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Issue 25Thursday August 17

2017

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WHAT’S NEWS? Cassilis Student of the

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Sandy Hollow competes at PSSA Touch Football Knockout

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Highlighting Your EventA PRELUDE TO SPRING

LAST WEEK TO BUY TICKETS!

We are PUMPED and ready to rumble, if you are going to join us, please buy your ticket so you don’t miss out!

We have some fabulous auction items including:

• Mega Cheese Platter, 2 x bottles wine, tea, coffee and fudge - Donated by Chesworth family (Hunter Belle)

• ½ day Pasture appraisal (and appropriate soil tests) with Maisie Morrow (2017 The Land Sydney Royal Showgirl) Donated by Landmark Townsend

• 2 x Moet NV Champagne Donated by Tivoli Angus

• Tour of Ellerston Donated by Ellerston

• Garden Design consultation Donated by Gay Stanton

• Use of Palm Beach beach house for 4 nights (date conditions apply) Donated by Gay, Richard Stanton and

Angela, Jonny Armitage

• Garden art designed and made by Ed Shannon Donated by Ed and Carina Shannon

• Three men for five hours labour (conditions apply) Donated by Merriwa Cricket Club

Plus more items in both live and silent auctions.

Please join us for a night of fun, charity, music and community!

To buy tickets, our banking details are as follows (if you would prefer to pay cash, please let us know and we can arrange this with you). Tickets are $60.00 and include delicious food and one welcome drink and guaranteed fun! Cash bar available on the night.

Please purchase by Friday August 18 and see you there!

BSB: 923-100Number: 382 163 26

Amanda Kemp

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Merriwa Central School

Principal’s ReportPOSITIVE EDUCATION

We are very grateful to Where There’s a Will for their ongoing support in relation to positive education across the Upper Hunter. Through their generosity we have had the opportunity to have four of our staff begin their studies for the Professional Certificate in Education (Positive Education) delivered by the University of Melbourne.

The course centres around the science of positive psychology and positive education. Our staff will learn about different theories of wellbeing and flourishing, examine core positive psychology constructs relevant to education, and explore positive interventions that can be used in classrooms and across schools to build wellbeing and resilience in students and staff. In addition to this our staff will also be learning how to build Positive Education Communities.

Exciting times ahead for these staff, our students and our school community as a whole!

CLASS VISITS

It has been my great pleasure to be invited into a number of classrooms in the last week to see first hand the engaging creativity and learning taking place in our English, Visual Art and Technology classrooms. Thank you to Miss Hopkins, Miss Golden and Ms Stokes for allowing me to share in the experience of your students and thank you to the students who shared their learning with me. Over the coming weeks I will be visiting classrooms on both the primary and secondary campus. We are fortunate to have a school with wonderful teachers who provide rich learning opportunities every day. Adam Johnston

Relieving Principal

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Primary ReportSCHOOL ASSEMBLY

Our primary assembly for Term 3 will be held this Friday, August 18, at 2.15pm. Year one will be entertaining us with a fabulous performance!

LITTLE SPROUTS

Little Sprouts, our annual community reading day is coming up on Friday August 25! The book week theme this year is: Escape to Everywhere – Books that take you on an adventure! Students will be dressed as their favourite book characters from adventure books, and will be moving through our community participating in a raft of activities and being read some fabulous adventure stories!

ZONE ATHLETICS CARNIVAL

23 students and a trusty cohort of parents and supporters attended the zone athletics carnival in Singleton on Friday. Students competed in a range of running and field events and represented themselves and the school commendably. Excellent sportspersonship was shown with a select few students going onto to compete at regional level. A special thank you to Ms Karina McLaughlan for running in school training sessions that made a big help to our students’ confidence. Well done everyone and good luck to those students going to compete at regionals.

STUDENTS OF THE WEEK

Students of the Week

Year 6: Shaydene SaundersYear 5: Elisha DruryYear 4: Brooke SampsonYear 1: Darcy ClarkeKindergarten: Ruby O’Brien

Samantha HoldenRelieving Assistant Principal

VISUAL ARTS REPORT

This term has seen a few exciting ventures in our Visual Arts and Photography and Digital Media classes. We had our annual Variety Night exhibition in Week Three, showcasing artworks from students in Kindergarten to Year 10. It was a successful night and I’d like to thank Miss Holden for all of her organisation and the Primary teachers for helping to create this excellent exhibition opportunity!

Secondary Report

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WHY I WANT TO BE IN ROAR To help me become a better personI HAVE BEEN IN ROAR SINCE: 2015FAVOURITE SUBJECT: PE and MathsFAVOURITE SPORT: Rugby LeagueFAVOURITE TEAM: Canberra RaidersBEST PERSONAL SPORTING ACHIEVEMENT: Getting the Best Club Back award for the Merriwa Magpies

ADVICE TO YOUNG PLAYERS: Try your hardest in everything you do and never give up

WHO INSPIRES YOU AND WHY: My parents because they never give upFAVOURITE QUOTE: “The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today”

2017 ROAR ProfileGordon Bradley

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FAVOURITE SUBJECT AND WHY: PE and Ag

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: ROAR, school football team, regional athletics and participation in all the school carnivals

FAVOURITE SCHOOL ACTIVITY SO FAR: imploding can prac demonstrating the expansion and contraction of gasses

CAREER ASPIRATIONS: Tradie in building

YEAR ADVISOR COMMENT: Charles has started high school with an exemplary outlook to his education. The basic skills do not come easily for him but applying himself to work at his ability does. This has seen Charles achieve in class, in extra-curricular activities and socially. I my eyes the strength of Charles that has seen him earn student of the week is his confidence that if he doesn’t achieve what he set his mind to by himself that through asking for help and with the support of teachers he certainly can.

Russell White - Year Adviser Student of the Week Charles Brazier

Year 7

In our Year 9/10 Photography and Digital Media class, students have been working on a Self Portrait task utilising Photoshop techniques. In these examples, we can see Shanay Turner’s experimentations with photo editing, and Chloe English’s screenshot of her Photoshop task. Well done girls.

Rebecca HopkinsClass Teacher

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quality pre-apprenticeship training courses across multiple trades. These courses will give students the opportunity to undertake invaluable pre-apprenticeship training and work experience, familiarise themselves with vocational choices and requirements of the workplace within their chosen trade area, and receive support and advice from industry professionals as to whether a particular type of apprenticeship is suitable for them, prior to making a full commitment to apprenticeship employment.

Mechanical – to commence in September

Multi-Trade (electrical, mechanical & construction) – to commence in October

To apply to MIGAS complete the online application form, attach a copy of your resume and a cover letter identifying the course you are interested in and outlining your suitability for an apprenticeship in that field. To enquire about this role or other currently advertised positions, please phone our recruitment team on 1300 464 427. https://www.migas.com.au/vacancies/new-south-wales/view/514

NSW Police Force Exam Dates and Locations: The NSW Police Entrance exams are coordinated every 6-8 weeks in locations across Sydney and Regional NSW. ACER will open registrations for up to two (2) exam sessions at a time. Exam dates currently available for registration are as follows:

August 26 - Liverpool, Granville, Padstow, Newcastle, Wagga Wagga, Coffs Harbour and Dubbo

October 14 - Alexandria, Liverpool, Granville and Newcastle

Further 2017 dates:

December 2 - Alexandria, Liverpool, Granville, Newcastle, Wagga Wagga, Coffs Harbour and Dubbo https://nswpolice.acer.edu.au/register/exam-dates-and-locations

Register here: https://nswpolice.acer.edu.au/register.

If you have any further career enquiries please contact me at school.

Jane HegartyCareers Advisor

CAREER NEWS

Canberra Institute of Technology Studio 17: 24 August, CIT Creative Industries open house where students can meet our professional staff, use CIT’s first class industry standard facilities and find out what it’s like to be a CIT student for a day. https://cit.edu.au/courses/creative/studio17

Sports People - Employment in Sport: Established in 1996, Sportspeople was the first agency in Australia to offer a specialised sport recruitment service. Today Sportspeople remains a highly specialised agency offering a range of recruitment services to the broader sport, fitness and aquatics sector throughout Australia and New Zealand. http://www.sportspeople.com.au

EA Ski and Snowboard Training: Positions for 2017 November and December for intermediate to advanced skiers and snow boarders. Training provided with employment opportunities. http://courses.easkiandsnowboard.com/skiing-instructor-courses/

Indigenous Australian Engineering Summer School: Closes 6 October, 14-20 January 2018. For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students entering Years 10, 11 and 12, the six-day live-in summer school gives these students a taste of engineering as a university course and career. It involves hands-on and challenging activities within the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies as well as site visits to engineering companies. Studying engineering helps you develop excellent problem-solving, design and research skills that will allow you to drive and lead innovation that will help shape our future. If you are good at maths and science, like working with machinery or practical tools and enjoy tackling challenging problems, then engineering is a must. http://sydney.edu.au/engineering/iaess/

Want to be an archaeologist? Check this out! http://www.sciencemag.org/category/archaeology

Meat and Livestock Careers: The meat and livestock industry plays a huge role in Australia’s wealth creation. Be part of it. Use this site to find more information on different jobs and opportunities. http://www.mintrac.net.au/car-ove.asp

MIGAS Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program Apprenticeship Training - Migas have partnered with Hunter Valley Training Company to provide

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Community Reading Day Friday 25th August

Contact Merriwa Central School for more information. Little Sprouts is a community literacy initiative of Merriwa Central School.

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Little Sprouts Day

A fun day of reading, singing,dancing and lots of FUN!

Community Reading Day

Litlle Sprouts Reading Day is whenschools, businesses and community members

come together to celebrate andshare in the love of reading, singing and

talking to their children.

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Little Sprouts Day

A fun day of reading, singing,dancing and lots of FUN!

Merriwa School of ArtsStarting at 9.15am

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WELCOME TO OUR COLOURFUL KINDERS!

Our transition to school program for 2018 has begun. It was fantastic opportunity to show our ‘Colourful Kinders’ what school is like and for them to spend time in the classroom plus meeting their own special buddies. We have been providing this style of transition for many years and have reaped the benefits of very settled, comfortable and happy students and parents. We look forward to many more visits and for them to be part of our up coming school play with a special song about feelings. If you have any questions or are interested in finding out more please contact the school.

record the mass of objects. For example how many marbles are needed to balance a tennis ball.

Last Thursday we had another Choose Maths visit. The day was spent with two specialist mathematic educators working with teachers in the classroom to enhance and further develop mathematical concepts and promoting the importance of maths in everyday situations. It is interesting to stop and think about in any given day how much maths is used (including estimating). From the cereal in the morning and working out if there is enough milk to have cereal and a cup of tea. To reading the fuel gauge to work out if we have enough fuel to get to Muswellbrook and back. Maths is everywhere and is vital for us in all that we do.

We have also been exploring the mass of objects during Maths which has given as an opportunity for lots of hands on activities. Kinder have discussed heavy and light, Year 1 have been using the pan balance to demonstrate lighter and heavier and Year 2 have also be using the pan balance but have been using materials to

We are all inspired by the recent Aspire production and are working very hard to produce our own little Aspire right here in Merriwa. It is wonderful to watch the students’ confidence grow as we learn how to work with others,

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who is Australia’s only Saint. The students have been challenged this week to identify people who are acting like Mary MacKillop. Some actions that people saw were thinking of others, including others in their play, sharing things and helping people to feel better when they were upset. The most important message from Mary MacKillop was ‘Never see a need without doing something about it’.

AWARDS

Congratulations to the following award winners.

Kindergarten - Samuel Williams – for his enthusiasm and perseverance in spelling

Stage 1 - Zain Jasem – for developing a mature approach to all his learning

Arlia Parker – for her knowledge and understanding about different forms of prayer

Stage 2 - Sanita Turner - for her enthusiasm and positive attitude towards learning in all subject areas

William Collins – for his helpful input and enthusiasm during play rehearsals

Stage 3 - Darcy Taaffe - for her enthusiastic participation in cooking classes

Paddy Wong - for working hard in his handwriting book

Principal’s Awards - Claudia Patterson - for her commitment to learning and her responsible approach to school life.

Aidan Hunt - for his willingness and effort to make the most of each school day.

Playground Champion - Isam - for always being a loyal and sensible friend

Mary MacKillop Moments Award - Lilly Towell - for being aware of how she could make another classmate feel better and doing it.

Cooper Smith - for being aware of how he could make another classmate feel better and doing it.

Sanita Turner - for including another classmate in their game when she saw they were on their own.

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project our voice and be aware of our bodies and facial expressions. We are looking forward to our upcoming visits from Anna and Lauren who will assist us to create a dazzling dance to accompany our story line. Without giving too much away, this year the whole school will work together to entertain the audience with a story which links one of our major focuses for the year - ‘Wellbeing’. We look forward to performing for you all. Our performance night is Wednesday September 6 at the School of Arts commencing at ……. TBC

During Geography, the Infants’ classroom is discovering that the world is a much bigger place than Merriwa. Last week we enjoyed the challenge of placing the continents together to form a world map. We have also discussed that the world isn’t flat but rather the same shape as a sphere.

Kindergarten continue to work on visual literacy and how pictures and images can give so much information especially when we spend time looking closely at details used. Year One and Two are exploring the aspects which make up an information report. They are in the process of writing their own information report ensuring that they have a title, opening statement, descriptions and a concluding statement.

All students are continuing to enjoy our cooking lessons and trying new things. Many students are enjoying taking home the recipes and trying them out with the rest of their families.

During Religion the students have been discussing the way that we and others pray. There are two main ways that we pray: either together with others called Communal Prayer or individually called Personal Prayer. Both forms are for different purposes and occasions but each are both similar in that theyallow us to talk to God.

Last week was the feast day of Mary MacKillop,

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TOUCH FOOTBALL

Congratulations to our primary students who won the first round of the PSSA Touch Football Knockout against Martindale. Mrs Parker was very pleased with their efforts, behaviour and sportsmanship skills. Well done, everyone. This win means we now head to Sydney on September 21 for the finals. The school and P and C are in the process of organising a bus and accommodation. Further information will be sent home shortly.

ZONE ATHLETICS CARNIVAL

Congratulations to our five students – Reagan, Dustynn, Andrew, Kane and Ayden, who participated in the Zone Athletics Carnival in Singleton on Friday. They conducted themselves well and proudly represented the school. Andrew placed first in discus, so he will now progress to region level. We are all very proud of everyone’s efforts. Well done!

LMBR

It is all systems go with LMBR training. Now that we have worked through our first fortnight, we have made some changes to our processes at school to ensure we keep on track. I’d like to thank everyone for their patience as we get use to new processes.

ZUMBA

Zumba lessons conducted by Christine Scott started this week. Lessons will run every Tuesday afternoon for the rest of the term. There is no cost for this activity, as the school will cover 100% of the cost.

ONLINE NAPLAN READINESS TEST

Over the next two weeks, our students in Year 3 and 5 will be participating in online NAPLAN readiness tests. This is a pilot program designed to test the system and see if it is feasible to conduct NAPLAN online. As a result of this, students will not have their responses marked and will not be issued with any results.

DIRECTOR’S VISIT

Mr Mark Young, Director of School for the Wollemi Network visited on Tuesday. During his visit, we

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discussed the school plan, WHS Management Plan and school budget. We also reviewed Professional Development Plans.

YOU CAN DO IT!

We have moved onto a new focus – PERSISTENCE

WEEKLY AWARDS

• Dustynn Turner - excellent development of reading skills

• Riley Borradaile - YCDI - displaying persistence in problem solving

• Reagan Turner - persistence in reading activities

• Mya Haataja - excellent work writing compound sentences

• Charlie Hartup - working very well on his reading skills

• Attalica Nichols - YCDI - growing in confidence when solving unknown words

WORKERS OF THE WEEK

Kindergarten/Year 1/2 - Jobee McCandless

Year 3/4/5/6 - Andrew Harris

STUDENT OF THE WEEKJeremiah Raines – producing fantastic work in every area

SPORTSPERSON OF THE WEEK

Ayden Marsh – wonderful effort in touch football training.

Jenny Rose

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worked extra hard on her writing to improve the quality and quantity of her sentences. She worked well in Volume and Capacity lessons in Mathematics on Wednesday and her estimates were close.

Rachel was an enthusiastic member of the Relay Team, working hard during all practice sessions and stepping up well on the day. She was appreciative of opportunities provided to her and enjoyed being a part of the team.

Rachel continued to be respectful of all staff and peers and actively joined in on a range of playground games including soccer and basketball during play times throughout the week.

Congratulations, Rachel and keep up the fabulous work!

THIRD PLACE AT ZONE RELAY!

STUDENT OF THE WEEK – RACHEL BIBBY

Rachel has earned the title of Student of the Week this week for increased involvement and effort in all areas of learning.

Last week, Rachel participated in all classroom discussions with enthusiasm and

Congratulations to Rachel, Angus, Jack and Dylan from our Small Schools Relay Team who travelled all the way to Alroy Park in Singleton on Friday to participate in the Small Schools Relay.

The nerves started sinking in as they watched the junior and senior relay finals but they didn’t let nerves get the better of them, coming 3rd place overall on the day, just one place away from Regionals.

You should all be very proud of your efforts and the way they represented the school on the day!

SPORTING SCHOOLS TOUCH FOOTBALL

Cassilis School continue to be lucky enough to participate in the Sporting School’s Program which provides the school with resources and coaches to run our sporting programs three terms a year.

This term we are running Touch Football for sport and Roger Lang from Mudgee Touch Football Association will be coaching our students for 6 sessions on a Tuesday afternoon this term. Here are some photos from our first session with Roger last week;

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MRS AUSTIN GOES BACK TO SCHOOL!

The University of Melbourne is coming to the Upper Hunter to deliver a Professional Certificate of Education (Positive Education) to 33 teachers in the Upper Hunter district, including our very own Mrs Austin. This amazing opportunity has been funded by ‘Where there’s a Will’, a not for profit charity established in the Upper Hunter in 2016 to address significant mental health issues facing the community.

Through the foundation’s fundraising efforts, they have been able to cover the hefty $6000.00 cost of the course for each participant. This is a wonderful opportunity for Mrs Austin and all the other participating teachers in the region.

It will provide her with additional skills and knowledge to lead school wellbeing programs to support all students. Congratulations Mrs Austin. We wish you all the best in your studies and greatly appreciate the Where there’s a Will Foundation for providing school’s in our area with such brilliant opportunities.

Katrina HodgsonRelieving Principal

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Congratulations to Papanui Open Range eggs for winning the gold Medal at the Delicious Produce Awards 2017.

NEW IN STORE THIS WEEKTHE AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S WEEKLY

• The real Tracy Grimshaw - on finally finding peace and why she won’t give up on love

• Royal Tour – Princess Charlotte charms Europe• Naomi Watts – Starting over as a single mum

A USTRALIAN HOME BEAUTIFUL

• 50 beautiful rooms – from boho chic to modern luxe, the year’s best homes revealed

• Dreamy decorating – embrace evocative spring fabrics and glowing colour

• Ground control – the lowdown on timber flooring

COSMOPOLITAN – Comes with free Mark. 3D plumping lipstick!

• Social stars take over - on making bank, silencing haters and staying on top

• 32 new looks for likes• Wonder Woman: the hero we never knew

we needed?

COUNTRY STYLE

• A place in the sun – Nature’s beauty at home• How a SA couple breathed life into an old

stone factory• Garden of Eden – NSW’s coastal gem.

A HALLMARK MOMENT

To believe, to reach, to strive is to keep a dream alive.

BEANIE BOOS

Darla - They say I’m bold, fun and pink. I love to do puzzles, they make me think.

PHONECARDS; all cards are now available including Telstra, Optus and Vodaphone. Cash or Eftpos only.

Leanne Hook

THE AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S WEEKLY- THE BEST OF JUST 4 INGREDIENTS

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Tradition with a twist

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Saturday 16September

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PLUS Friday 15 September • Australian Stock Horse Challenge• Interschool Challenge kicks off• 5.30pm Dog Agility

Saturday 16 September• FEATURING!!! EPIC DARREN hilarious &

thoroughly entertaining motorcycle comedian!

• NEW!!! LAWN MOWER RACES!!• 7.30am Saturday Farm Dog Challenge• 8.00am District Riding Showjumping• 8.30am Stud Cattle & Young Farmer• 9.00am Poultry, Prime Sheep & Heavy Horses• 9.30am Merino Sheep• 10.00am Fence Post Splitting• 11.00am Ladies Pavilion Presentation• 12.00pm Prime Cattle & Wool Presentation• 1.00pm Epic Darren Motorcycle Comedy• 1.30pm Dog High Jump• 2.00pm Fence Post Splitting Heats• 2.45pm Lawn Mower Races• 3.15pm SHOW OPENING• 3.30pm Epic Darren Motorcycle Comedy• 4.00pm Fence Post Splitting Teams Final• 4.15pm Kids Lolly Scatter• 4.30pm Lawn Mower Races• 4.45pm Bushwackers Challenge• 5.30pm Lawn Mower Races• 6.00pm Whip Cracking • 6.30pm Epic Darren Motorcycle Comedy• 7.00pm Fireworks• 7.30pm Final Lawn Mower Races• 8pm Live music & so much more!

PLUS Sunday 17 September• Open Horse Ring Events

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DATE FOR YOUR DIARYWomen’s Guild Meeting - First Thursday MonthlyMessy Church - Parish Hall - Last Friday Monthly: 3.30pm Men’s Breakfast - Parish Hall - Third Saturday: 7.30amREFLECTION: PENTECOST 4 Matthew 15:21-28From the evidence of the Gospels it is clear that Jesus worked primarily within the land of Palestine and saw himself involved in a mission to the people of Israel. He rarely ventured beyond Israel to the Gentiles. In this episode Jesus clearly states this understanding of his mission….. But a woman, a Gentile, challenges him to go further. In response to her witty reply, Jesus does as she wishes – in effect he changes his understanding of his mission – it can include Gentiles!

At the time when the Gospels are being written, this story would have been very important, for some disciples were taking the Gospel to the Gentiles, while others thought of the mission primarily within Judaism. This episode would have helped the community to reach out beyond the narrow confines of Judaism as Jesus did on this occasion.

Jesus’ words to the woman are harsh, as he uses a derogatory idiom of his time, ‘Gentile dogs’, to rebuke her: ‘It’s not fair to take what is meant for the children of Israel and throw it to the Gentile dogs’. The woman very cleverly takes up his image and asks for the scraps that fall from the table. You may recall that Jesus has in fact fed the children of Israel in the story of the Multiplication of Loaves and Fishes, and there were basket-loads of scraps left over. Jesus commends her great faith and cures her daughter.

This woman is a strong character, prepared to argue with Jesus as Abraham, Moses and Job once argued with God. She provides me with a good model of vigorous prayer.

(From “Sundays under the Southern Cross” by Mary Coloe PBVM)

Our grateful thanks to those who supported our first Sausage Sizzle last Saturday.

Don’t forget the Guild is holding a Casserole Lunch in the hall on August 27 at 12 midday. Dr

WHERE THERE’S A WILL

Much effort has been made by members of our club to assist the launch of this important cause in its establishment in Merriwa. Our thanks to the Ringer for giving us the excellent coverage that the launch has been given.

We are also grateful to ABC Upper Hunter for allowing is to get the message through to a wider audience across the Upper Hunter.

This report is being written prior to the gathering at the RSL club....so that the publication deadline can be met. We shall report later on the outcome of the meeting.

A BREAKFAST TO DREAM ABOUT!

This coming Saturday will be the Monthly Merriwa Markets day. At the request of the organisers, our club will be there very early doing bacon and egg rolls. This will be the second of two market days which we undertook to cater for.

Make this the day when you ease off on the Kellogg’s and the Uncle Toby’s and indulge in a breakfast to remember.

The profits which we make go back into helping our many community causes.

Finger lickin’ good ?..... no, its better than that!

Mark Smith

Emad Jasem is Guest Speaker at the Casserole Lunch. There is also a Deb Ball on October 28 with Rev’d Pam Fraser receiving the debs.

Anglican Women of Australia are holding their Spring Celebrations in Merriwa at Holy Trinity on Wednesday September 6. Guest Speaker is Brian Holmes from Anglican Overseas Aid. All are very welcome.

Rev’d Pat Kirkby

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LADIES AUXILIARYSECTION K – ART

SUB-COMMITTEE: Mrs A Kraefft (Captain), Mrs D Bishop, Mrs T Hegarty, Mr B Hegarty, Mrs J Hardy, Mrs R Higgs, Mrs M Munro, Mrs C Shannon, Mrs G Stanton, Mrs S Thompson, Mr N Thompson, Mrs C Whitelaw

ENTRY FEE: Open Classes $0.50 per entry. Children 16 and under no entry fee.

PRIZES: First $3.00, Second $2.00. Award cards for First and Second

ENTRIES: Will be accepted in the Fairfax Pavilion on Thursday September 14 from 2.00pm to 5.00pm ONLY. (No entries will be accepted Friday morning) All entries to be clearly labelled on the back with name, address, phone number and class number. Entries can be left, clearly labelled and accompanied by the entry fee at Di’s Clothing Patch, Bettington Street, Merriwa, until 1.30pm on Thursday September 14. Any entries not collected between 4.00pm and 5.00pm on Saturday September 16 will become the property of the committee.

Entries must be collected between 4.00pm and 5.00pm Saturday September 16.

PRESENTATIONS: 11.00am on Saturday in the Rodgers Pavilion

SPECIAL PRIZES

PRIZE for Best Entry Open Classes 1-4 donated by Mrs E Molyneux (Shannon)

PRIZE for Best Local Entry, Classes 1-4 donated by Mrs M Munro (Restricted to artists living within Upper Hunter Shire)

PRIZE for Best Entry, Senior Citizen, Class 5 donated by Mrs H Hunt, Good Looks Nail and Beauty

PRIZE for Best Entry, Classes 6-8 donated by Mrs A Kraefft

PRIZE for Best Entry, Classes 9-11 donated by Mrs J Spellson (Shannon)

PRIZE for Best Entry, Classes 12-14 donated by Ingrid Kraefft

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

1. All care and no responsibility will be accepted for the loss or damage of exhibits. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to collect their exhibits at the end of the show. Organisers

take no responsibility for uncollected items

2. Entries are open to all artists and must be the original work of the artist, not previously exhibited at Merriwa Show

3. All entries in the Open classes are to be framed and wired ready for hanging and clearly labelled on the back with the artist’s name, address, phone number and class for entry

4. Organisers have the right to photograph any exhibit to promote the show

5. Organisers reserve the right to withhold a prize if, in the opinion of the judge, a suitable standard has not been submitted

6. Coloured class entry slip must be completed and attached to all art work.

OPEN CLASSES

1. DRAWING2. TRADITIONAL PAINTING3. CONTEMPORARY/MIXED MEDIA ART4. WATER COLOUR PAINTING

SENIOR CITIZENS5. ANY MEDIUM, exhibited by Senior Citizen,

over 65 yearsCHILDRENS CLASSES

PLEASE NOTE: ALL CHILDREN’S ART IS ENCOURAGED TO BE NO LARGER THAN ART PAPER Children’s entries are to be marked with their name/age/school (This is for sorting purposes at the completion of the show).

16 YEARS AND UNDER 6. DRAWING7. PAINTING 8. CONTEMPORARY / MIXED MEDIA ART PRIMARY (YEARS 3-6)9. DRAWING10. PAINTING11. CONTEMPORARY / MIXED MEDIA ART

INFANTS (YEARS K-2)12. DRAWING13. PAINTING PRESCHOOL CLASS – CHILD NOT YET AT SCHOOL14. ANY ART IN ANY MEDIA.

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SECTION L – PHOTOGRAPHY

SUB-COMMITTEE: Mrs A Hogan (Captain), Mrs M Moore, Mrs D Morrow, Mrs L Nixon, Mrs D Peebles, Mrs K Ryan, Mrs T Taaffe

ENTRY FEE: Open Classes $0.50 per entry. Children 16 and under no entry fee.

PRIZES: First $3.00, Second $2.00. Award cards for First and Second.

ENTRIES: will be accepted in the Fairfax Pavilion on Thursday September 14 from 2.00pm to 4.00pm ONLY.

You may choose to leave your entries clearly labeled and accompanied by the entry fee at Di’s Clothing Patch, Bettington Street, Merriwa, until 12 noon on Thursday September 14. PLEASE NOTE Any entries not collected between 4.00pm and 5.00pm on Saturday September 16 will become the property of the committee.

Entries must be collected between 4.00pm and 5.00pm Saturday September 16.

PRESENTATIONS: 11.00am on Saturday in the Rodgers Pavilion

SPECIAL PRIZES

PRIZE for Best Entry Open Classes 1-7 donated by Merriwa Pharmacy

PRIZE for Best Entry, Classes 8-14 donated by Tash Holden Communications

PRIZE for Best Entry, Classes 15-21 donated by Tash Holden Communications

PRIZE for Best Entry, Classes 22-30 donated by Mrs D Peebles

PRIZE for Best Entry, Classes 5, 12, 19, 25 & 29 donated by Hebuterne Pastoral

PRIZE for Best Entry, Classes 4, 11, 18 donated by Mrs A Hogan

PRIZE for Most Outstanding Single Exhibit donated by Mrs P Kemp

AWARDS – Five encouragement, Classes 1-30 donated by Meriden Pastoral Co

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

1. All care and no responsibility will be accepted for the loss or damage of exhibits. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to collect their exhibits at the end of the show. Organisers take no responsibility for uncollected items

2. All classes are open to amateurs only

3. Entries must be photographed by the Exhibitor and not previously exhibited in the Merriwa PAH and I Assoc Show

4. Processing and enlargement may be done commercially

5. All prints must be mounted on cardboard or heavy paper with a border of 25mm to 30 mm around the photo on all sides. Only one photograph per mount. This is to allow for the photographs to be pinned up and numbered. Please ensure that the photo is securely fastened to the cardboard so that they do not fall off whilst being displayed. Any entries presented in mounting board should also be affixed to firm cardboard to prevent the need for tacks to be inserted through the mounting board

6. Any framed entries will not be hung but displayed flat on a shelf

7. Entry size – maximum 300mm x 600mm

8. Entries MUST be clearly labeled on the back with the Exhibitors name, class it is to be entered in, address, contact phone number

9. Entries incorrectly classified may be reallocated to the correct Class at the committee’s discretion

10. Each entry can only be entered in one section and one class

11. For entries in the DIGITALLY MANIPULATED classes the submitted entry must retain obvious evidence of one or more photographic images that have been taken by the entrant

12. The committee reserves the right not to hang any entry deemed unsuitable for the display and competition

13. The organisers have the right to photograph any exhibits to be used in promoting the show

14. The organisers reserve the right to withhold awarding of a prize if, in the opinion of the judge, no work of a suitable standard has been submitted

15. Digital or film format accepted.

OPEN CLASSES

1. PEOPLE AND CULTURE - Consider people and events, sports, customs, arts, festivals, celebrations, history.

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2. THE PHYSICAL WORLD - EXPLORING LANDSCAPE – URBAN OR COUNTRY

3. LIVING CREATURES IN THEIR ENVIRONMENT

4. CHALLENGE CLASS - CAPTURE THE ACTION!

5. THE SPIRIT of RURAL LIFE – RURAL SUBJECT – The image that best captures the spirit of rural life.

6. DIGITALLY MANIPULATED, “ALTERED REALITY”

7. Images in BLACK and WHITE

18 YEARS and UNDER

8. PEOPLE AND CULTURE - Consider people and events, sports, customs, arts, festivals, celebrations, history




12. THE SPIRIT of RURAL LIFE – RURAL SUBJECT – The image that best captures the spirit of rural life



CHILDREN’S CLASSES16 YEARS AND UNDER

15. PEOPLE AND CULTURE - Consider people and events, sports, customs, arts, festivals, celebrations, history







12 YEARS and UNDERCOLOUR OR BLACK AND WHITE

22. AMAZING ANIMALS

23. AMAZING PLANTS

24. EXPLORING SHAPES AND COLOURS IN MY WORLD


8 YEARS AND UNDERCOLOUR OR BLACK AND WHITE

26. AMAZING ANIMALS

27. AMAZING PLANTS

28. EXPLORING SHAPES AND COLOURS IN MY WORLD

29. THE SPIRIT of RURAL LIFE – RURAL SUBJECT – The image that best captures the spirit of rural life.

5 YEARS AND UNDER

30. ANY SUBJECT, COLOUR or BLACK and WHITE.

Sharli Mulligan

SECTION C – MERINO SHEEP

All sheep to be penned by 9.30am on Saturday and not removed before 4.00pm that day.

SUB-COMMITTEE: Peter Gallagher (Captain), A Medway, L Gant, I Gant, T Pike.

ENTRY FEES: $0.50 per class.

PRIZES: The Association’s Award Card and Ribbons.

ENTRIES: All studs must have either a Brucellosis-free accredited status, or rams must have two (2) clear tests 60 days before the Show. This regulation is not applicable to ewes. All entries must be accompanied by a Johne’s disease declaration. Sheep are to be shorn under NSWSB Association regulation shearing dates for March and August/September shearing. Entries from both dates will be judged together in their respective classes. Sheep will be divided into classes by visual selection at the discretion of the presiding judge.

CLASS

1. Superfine Wool Ewe, 2 tooth and under.

2. Superfine Wool Ewe, 4 tooth.

3. Superfine Wool Ewe, 6 tooth and over. Champion Superfine Wool Ewe

4. Fine Wool Ewe, 2 tooth and under

5. Fine Wool Ewe, 4 tooth.

6. Fine Wool Ewe, 6 tooth and over. Champion

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Fine Wool Ewe

7. Medium Wool Ewe, 2 tooth and under

8. Medium Wool Ewe, 4 tooth

9. Medium Wool Ewe, 6 tooth and over. Champion Medium Wool Ewe

10. Strong Wool Ewe, 2 tooth and under

11. Strong Wool Ewe, 4 tooth

12. Strong Wool Ewe, 6 tooth and over. Champion Strong Wool Ewe

13. Superfine Wool Ram, 2 tooth and under

14. Superfine Wool Ram, 4 tooth

15. Superfine Wool Ram, 6 tooth and over. Champion Superfine Wool Ram

16. Fine Wool Ram, 2 tooth and under

17. Fine Wool Ram, 4 tooth

18. Fine Wool Ram, 6 tooth and over. Champion Fine Wool Ram

19. Medium Wool Ram, 2 Tooth and Under

20. Medium Wool Ram, 4 Tooth

21. Medium Wool Ram, 6 Tooth and Over, Champion Medium Wool Ram

22. Strong Wool Ram, 2 Tooth and Under

23. Strong Wool Ram, 4 Tooth.

24. Strong Wool Ram, 6 Tooth and Over. Champion Strong Wool Ram

25. Pair, Ram and Ewe, August or March born, bred by exhibitor.

26. Group Prize for Best Exhibit of Three (3) Merino Sheep. To consist of a ram and two (2) ewes any age, bred by the exhibitor. The same format as Stonehaven Cup, to be selected from exhibits in general classes. To be judged with due regard to type and uniformity necessary in breeding. These three (3) sheep need not have the same strength wool.

27. Class Of Five (5) Any Sex Hoggets. The class will be judged on the commercial value of the sheep, based on wool and carcass values. (Note: wool values may be based on the judges’ subjective judgement if testing equipment is not available.) The sheep will need to be presented on the day with the following information:

i Owner’s name ii Property name iii Bloodline iv Date of last shearing v Weight (weighing to be carried out at the Show) vi Length of wool (measurement will be done on the day)

SECTION D – WOOL

Sponsored by Elders Wool

SUB-COMMITTEE: P.D. Hogan (Captain), T. Hogan (Vice Captain) and T. Pike

ENTRY FEE: $1.00 per entry

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY: Entries must be delivered to the Committee before 4.00pm Tuesday September 2 – NO EXCEPTIONS - District fleece entries may be collection for competition by adequate prioir arrangement with the Captain, phone 0447 016 008

JUDGING: 10.00am Wednesday September 13

PRIZES: First: $2.00, Second: $1.00 Association Ribbons and Award Cards awarded for placed and Champion Fleeces plus Trophies

PRESENTATION: All exhibitors are encouraged to attend the presentation in the Roach Pavilion at 12 noon Saturday September 16

REGULATIONS:

1. Each fleece should be clearly labeled with the name of the exhibitor and the section and class it is entered in

2. Any wool received after judging has commenced will be displayed but not judged

3. A point scorecard system will be used and displayed

4. All fleeces will be weighed and classified by the Judge

5. Ram fleeces may compete only in Ram Fleece classes

6. Hogget fleeces are to be previously unshorn i.e. still have lamb tips

7. Fleeces to consist of not more than 12 months’ growth

8. The district map is in this schedule.

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COLLECTION OF EXHIBITS:

Fleeces can be collected from the Roach Pavilion after 4.00pm on Saturday. But no exhibits can be removed from the Pavilion before 4.00 m on Saturday September 16.

MERINO HOGGET

1. Merino Hogget, any quality, to be skirted & to be previously unshorn

OPEN MERINO UNHOUSED

2. Superfine Fleece, skirted

3. Fine Fleece, skirted

4. Medium Fleece, skirted

5. Strong Fleece, skirted

OPEN MERINO HOUSED





OPEN MERINO RAM UNHOUSED

10. Rams Fleece, unskirted, any quality

OPEN MERINO RAM HOUSED

11. Rams Fleece, unskirted, any quality

DISTRICT MERINO UNHOUSED





DISTRICT COMMERCIAL VALUE

16. Merino Fleece, unskirted, with belly wool, ewe or wether, not more than 12 months’ growth

CHAMPION OPEN UNHOUSED

CHAMPION DISTRICT UNHOUSED

CROSSBRED AND COMEBACK

17. Comeback Fleece, skirted

18. Crossbred Fleece, skirted

19. Comeback or Crossbred Fleece, unskirted, with belly wool not more than 12 months’ growth, to be judged for commercial value.

20. Crossbred/Comeback Hogget, any quality, to be skirted and to be previously unshorn CHAMPION FLEECE Comeback & Crossbred Classes

SPECIAL PRIZES

• Special Trophy for Champion Fleece bred by local exhibitor Donated by Hebuterne Pastoral

• Special Trophy For Champion Unhoused Merino Fleece Donated by Angle Vale Merinos

• Special Trophy for Winner of Merino Commercial Value Class Donated by Elders Rural Services

• Special Trophy for Most Successful Exhibitor, District Merino Classes Donated by Hebuterne Pastoral

• Special Trophy for Champion Fleece in Crossbred and Comeback Classes Donated by Mr G.P. Costigan

• Special Trophy for Winner of Crossbred and Comeback Commercial Value Class Donated by Taminda Wool Trading

• Special Trophy for Winner of Open Merino Ram’s Fleece Donated by Elders Rural Services

• Special Trophy for Most Successful Exhibitor Donated by Elders Rural Services.

Megan Richards

Dr Emad JasemFor all your medical needs

Opening hoursMonday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8.30am

-6.00pmWednesday 8.30am -1.00pm

For bookings please call the surgery on 02 6548 2305.

As we have reached our capacity, new patients will need to fill out a registration form and go on a waiting list before we can see them. Please be aware that there can be some waiting time and we are sorry for this inconvenience.

Dr Emad Jasem

Merriwa Surgery

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SESSION

When: Sunday August 27What: Information session and test runTime: 3.00pm Cost: FreeWhere: Merriwa Show GroundDog Type: Working dog breed 12mths or over

After some discussion with committee members it has been decided that the need for proof of vaccination of dogs will not be necessary. We hope that this will allow for more entries into the event for this year.

Remember there is prize money at stake. It should be a fun event but entries are needed.

Tina Taylor

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

When: Tuesday August 29 Time: 6.30pmWhere: Cassilis Bowling Club.

All enquiries can be made throughVanessa Nash 0428 314 703.

Vanessa Nash

Cassilis Rodeo

When: Saturday August 19Time: 8.30am till 1.00pm

Come and have your morning coffee with us and even an egg and bacon roll. Hope to see you all there.

Mark on your calendar the future market dates: September 16, October 21, November 18 and December 16.

Julie Russell

Merriwa Markets

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

To be held:

When: Friday September 1, 2017Where: At Royal Hotel CassilisTime: 6.30 pm

Everyone welcome.

RSVP Jane Hegarty on 0408 761 052.

Jane Hegarty

Merriwa District

Merriwa PAH and I

Education FoundationMerriwa View Club will meet on Thursday August 24.

Where: Chinese Restaurant at the Sports Club

Time: 7.00pm for 7.30pm dinner

RSVP: Jenny Johnson on 6548 2509 by Monday August 21

Our raffle prize for this month will be donated by Pam Amidy and the lucky door prize by Kay Burgess.

We are beginning to organise our beautiful local learning bags to present to the 2018 kindergarten classes. Any donation of rulers, pencils, rubbers would be greatly appreciated.

This month we will have Sheree Whitney as our special guest.

Looking forward to seeing you at our dinner. New members are most welcome.

Julie Smith

BARRY SCOTT MEMORIAL WORKING DOG AGILITY SHORT COURSE

WORKING DOG AGILITY INFORMATION

Merriwa Relay for Life

Merriwa Old BoysMerriwa Old Boys will be holding their next meeting on August 21 at the Merriwa RSL Club at 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start.

Matt Morgan

The Merriwa Community News is available to charity groups or non-funded, not for profit organisations and anyone wishing to advise of a special event (birthday/anniversary/etc). If you would like to make use of

this free service, please contact us before 12.00noon on Mondays.

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Hunter Medical PracticeMerriwa Multi-Purpose

ServiceCnr Brisbane and Mackenzie Street,

Merriwa, NSW, 2329Phone 6532 5013

Fax 6532 5006Denman Multi-Purpose

Services51-53 Ogilvie Street, Denman, NSW, 2328

Phone 6547 3955Fax 6547 1134

Dr Noman Jawaad

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DEFIB WORKSHOP

We will be hosting a Defib Review presentation for participants that includes the following:

• Why would a Sudden Cardiac Arrest occur at work and at other locations?

• How to recognise prior warning signs that someone is about to possibly have a Sudden Cardiac Arrest

• How to manage a Sudden Cardiac Arrest patient and scene

• How to work with the attending paramedics when they arrive

• Handy tips on calling for help at your workplace, home and other location

• How to use your Automated External Defib.• The presentation covers several other topics

too and answers all questions that anyone in the audience may have.

• The course goes for approximately 1 ½ hoursDATE: Monday August 28

VENUE: Merriwa Men’s Shed – plenty of parking behind Tourist Welcoming Centre

TIME: 4.30PM

Please contact me if you are wish to attend: Edith Shipway on 0428 487201 or via email: on [email protected].

Edith Shipway

Merriwa Tourist Welcoming Centre and Men’s Shed

The August meeting of the Merriwa District Progress Association will be on Wednesday August 23 at Merriwa RSL Club commencing at 6.00pm.

Everyone is invited to attend.

Contact Beron Arden-Wood on 02 6548 2245.

Beron Arden-Wood

Merriwa District Progress Association

LEGACY BADGE WEEK AND STREET

Legacy Badge week is from August 28 to September 1. We will be selling Badges and running a street stall on Friday September 1.

All donations of cakes, slice, biscuits and any saleable items would be greatly appreciated.

Please support Legacy by buying a Badge or some goodies.

Your support is much appreciated.

Sue Shearman and Maree Goodear

Merriwa Legacy

Anthea Wright Veterinary Services (Merriwa Vet Clinic) has been purchased by Coolah Vet Clinic. We would like to thank Julie, Megan, Dr Doug Edlington and Dr Leslie Ferguson for keeping the clinic going during the difficult times.

Thank you to everyone who has supported the practice. We ask that you continue your support under its new ownership.

Julie and Megan will still be at the clinic and Dr Leslie Ferguson will be attending on Thursdays.

Margaret and Arthur Wright

Merriwa Vet Clinic

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Shop 1/17 Bridge Street Muswellbrook NSW 2333 [email protected]

Ph: 6541 5331

Fax: 6541 0330

VIEW AT www.jtsrealty.com.au

FOR SALE BY EXPRESSIONS OF INTERESTGee’s Amalgamation Golden Highway Jerrys Plains

Offering Elsinore, Rosebank and Dalara/Selection as a whole or individually.901 Acres - Elsinore 273ac. Rosebank 40ac. Dalara/Selection 588ac.

873 Megs Hunter River General Security Water, 337 Megs Supplementary 50 Stand Automated Rotatory Dairy

7 Pivot Irrigators and Roller Line Irrigation4 Homes, Numerous Sheds plus more

High Quality River flats through to Quality grazing country fully set up and operational. Currently carrying over 430 milkers plus 250 additional cows and calves.

Call or email the agent for a full marketing information memorandum.

EOI Close Friday September 15 if not sold before.

Businesses

PRACTISE AREAS INCLUDE:

• Property Law/Subdivisions • Conveyancing • Compensation Matters • Wills & Estates • Powers of Attorney

• Criminal Law • Litigation & Court Appearances • Business Law & Leases • Family Law • General Legal Work

59 BROOK STREET

MUSWELLBROOK NSW 2333 Phone: 6543 2433

Fax: 6542 5297

Email: [email protected] Web: www.cgblaw.com.au

Proud to Have Serviced the People of the Upper Hunter Since 1890

100 BETTINGTON STREET

MERRIWA NSW 2329

BY APPOINTMENT

Phone: 6543 2433

CURTIS GANT BETTS SOLICITORS AND CONVEYANCERS

Merriwa Ringer

Te/Fax 6548 2653

MDHA Inc.

NON EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORT

Office hours are:9.30 to 2.30 weekdays

Bottle Museum building or leave a message on the answering service for

a call back.

SERVICEWe will get you to your

appointments on time with special care.

155 Bettington St MERRIWA NSW

Neville and Leanne Hook

65 482 031 [email protected] www.newsxpress.com.au Supports your local community.

Clothing and Footwear for all the familyMens and Ladies clothingChildren and Babywear

Shoes and joggersFashion Jewellery and Accessories

Handbags and LuggageBed Linen, Quilts and Towels

Hi Vis Work Wear, Boots and HatsDigitised Embroidery Service

Names and LogosFor clothing, Caps, Towels

School Items and Work Place Uniforms

Quality Clothing Friendly Service Affordable Prices

Di’s Clothing Patch

Phone: 6548 3023

HAY SALES & HAY CONTRACTING

Small square and Round Bales

All Rural contracting available

Ring Darryl on 0429 485 168or 6548 5168

HANCKEL RURAL

Merriwa IGA 104

Bettington Street

MerriwaUse your

Community Chest to

support your

6548 2315

plus Liquor

NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGRICULTURE & LIVESTOCK ADVICE

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

UPPER HUNTER offices Merriwa 6548 2175 (Mon & Tues 9 - 4pm, Wed 9 - 3pm) Scone 6540 2400 (Mon – Fri 8.30am - 4.30pm) Singleton 6572 2944 (Mon – Fri 10.00am - 3.00pm) Direct Local Contacts for: DISTRICT VET 0427 322311 BIOSECURITY - PEST ANIMALS 0429 722944 For more information on our range of services visit our website

hunter.lls.nsw.gov.au

ContractorsAir Conditioning - Home

Instillations Refrigeration - Electrical Accessories Service Dealers (Daikin, Teco, Fisher

Paykel, Electrolux) White Goods - Appliances

C.J & J.M VERO & SONSPhone: 6548 2303

Fax: 6548 2053 After Hours: 6548 2045 (Emergencies only)

ABN 65810 824 869 Lic 243746C Au 29030

Electrical M A M

ACCOUNTING

Email: [email protected] Skype: mamsydney

Website: www.mamandco.com.au

Professional Accounting Solutions

161 Bettington Street, Merriwa NSW 2329Merriwa: (02) 6548 2226 Toll free: 1800 252 972Sydney: (02) 9428 6000

Appointments only

Cloud ComputingAccounting & Taxation

Strategic PlanningEstate & Succession Planning

Computer Service & Repair

Friendly and Professional

Merriwa Local, Servicing the Hunter Valley

Call MATT on 0418667887

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TO SELL?Why not consider placing an advert

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SchoolsC

hurches

Catholic Parish Merriwa & Cassilis

WEEKEND MASSES St Anne’s Merriwa

1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday - Sat 6.00pm 2nd & 4th Sunday - Sun 8.30am

St Joseph’s Cassilis 2nd & 4th Sunday - 10.00am

Parish Priest - 6548 2086 St Vincent de Paul - 6548 3092

Merriwa Anglican Parish.

Holy TrinityMerriwa

9.00am Sundays10.00am Fridays

Short Bible Study

7.30am Mon, Wed, Fri

Morning Prayer

St ColumbiaCassilis

11.00am every 2nd and 4th

Sunday

Contact: 0429 996 769

Rev’d Pat Kirkby - Local Priest

Services

141 BETTINGTON ST MERRIWA NSW 2329

PHONE:65482078 FAX: 65482063

CAN-AM *HUSQVARNA OUTDOOR PRODUCTS

*COOPER TYRES *MICKEY THOMPSON

*BRIDGESTONE *GOODYEAR/DUNLOP

*TOYO TYRES *MAXXIS TYRES FULL MECHANICAL WORKSHOP

Hunt MWA Pty LTd Licence No:41446

Merriwa Pharmacy

Opening Hours

Monday 9.00am - 5.30pmTuesday 9.00am - 5.30pm

Wednesday 9.00am - 5.30pmThursday 9.00am - 5.30pm

Friday 9.00am - 5.30pmSaturday 9.00am - 12.00pm

Phone 6548 22136548 2042

MORE THAN JUST A POST OFFICE One-stop for paying (nearly) all your bills

Business banking and personal banking Stationary and greeting cards -

inexpensive, full rangeComputer and technology items Mobile

phones, starter kits and recharge vouchers

Open Monday - Friday 9.00am-5.00pm Closed for lunch 2-2.30pm

Merriwa PO, 82 Bettington Street

Meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7.00pm at Merriwa RSL

Club

Merriwa Central SchoolP and C Association

President: Tory SimmonsSecretary: Anna Whaley and Sandy WallingsTreasurer: Anna Whaley

MERRIWA SURGERY

OPENING HOURSMonday to Friday 8.30am to

6.00pmSaturday by arrangement.

DR EMAD JASEMFor all your medical needs.

For appointments please call the surgery on

6548 2305

St Davids

Service Times1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays at

11.00am3rd Sunday at 6.00pm

Rev David Kim - 6545 1396Pastor Richard Moors - 6543 1168

Peter Campbell - 6548 5126

Uniting

Vennacher Street Merriwa

Church

A rich learning environment in a friendly Christian atmosphere

All enquiries welcome

Principal - Helen Whale Ph 6548 2035

P&F President - Dermot Shannon Ph 6548 2996


Merriwa

A rich learning environment in a friendly Christian atmosphere

All enquiries welcome

Principal - Helen Whale Ph 6548 2035

P&F President - Dermot Shannon Ph 6548 2996


Merriwa

SANDY HOLLOWPUBLIC SCHOOL

Telephone02 6547 4521

Fax02 6547 4450

Email: [email protected].

[email protected] www.cassilis-p.school.nsw.edu.au

Cassilis Public School

Principal:

Coolah RoadCassilis NSW 2329

Ph: 63761009Fax: 63761005

Mrs Katie Burgess

[email protected] www.merriwa-c.schools.nsw.edu.au

Merriwa Central School

Primary Campus:6548 2101

Secondary Campus6548 2119

Group

s

at 10.00am in the CWA Rooms, 159 Bettington Street

Visitors and new members are always welcome.

Enquiries to: President: Barbara Campbell

Phone: 6548 5131 Email: [email protected]

Secretary: Robyn McAlister Phone: 6548 3274

Email: [email protected]

CWA Meets 2nd

Monday of the month

MERRIWA TOURIST WELCOMING CENTRE &

MEN’S SHEDArts, Crafts, Farm Produce!

Clean toilets!CENTRE:

Open every day9.30am-2.30pmMEN’S SHED:

Every Thursday10.00am onwards

President: E ShipwayTelephone: 6548 3201

.

Merriwa Pre-School and Activity Centre 0265 482 083

[email protected]

Merriwa Pre-School For children 2 – 5 years

Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday: 8am to 3.30pm

Activity Centre For children attending Kindergarten to Year 6

Hours of Operation: After School Care

Monday-Friday: 3pm – 6pm Vacation Care

Monday – Friday: 9am – 5pm

Specialising in Agricultural, Earthmoving & Mining

FABRICATIONS, SALES & ON FARM SERVICES

Local expertise with a professional service

Ph: 6548 2500 – Fax: 6548 3049 Mob: 0427 901 397

29 Blaxland Street, Merriwa 2329Email sales: [email protected] accounts: accounts@welderup.

com.au

Mark WhaleContractingWork Wanted!1-2 days a weekStock work and

fencingPhone: 0429 482 389

or 6548 2389

0488 727 032 6548 2323

Merriwa Ringer

For appointments please phone6532 5013

Hunter Medical Practice

Merriwa and DenmanMonday – Friday 8.00am –

6.00pmMerriwa

Cnr Brisbane and MacKenzie Streets

Denman51 – 53 Ogilvie Street

www.merriwashow.com.au Pat Ryan - President

Megan Richards - Secretary

Tel: 0498 378 500

Established1908

15 to 17th September!ccc

2017 Merriwa

Springtime Show

Sporting

/Club

s

MERRIWA

President - Clint WalkerSecretary - Elaine Sparrow Treasurer - John Sparrow

Contact: Ph: 6548 8560

JUNIOR LEAGUE

AND NETBALL

CLUB


MERRIWA TENNIS ASSOCIATION

President: Robert Smith 6548 2213Secretary: Emily HallTreasurer: Krichelle Khan

Day - Night Competitions

Junior CompetitonsCourt Hire

Vice President: Hannah Walmsley

Merriwa Rugby League Football Club

President – Seth MorganSnr Vice President – Gaynor

BlackadderJnr Vice President – Kayla

BarrySecretary – Anthony Kelly

Treasurer/Publicity Officer – Jessyca Morgan

R.S.L Club LtdBistro/Snack Bar Take Away

Lunch & Dinner 7 days Parties & Weddings a specialty ATM, SKY CHANNEL CLUB TAB, CLUB KENO DARTS, SNOOKER, POOL BBQ area and Kids Play area Friday Raffles and 3 Members Badge Draws Sunday Raffles Members Badge Draw between 11.30am & 1.30pm

Club: 6548 2157 Bistro: 6548 2295 For the information of members and their guests.

& DISTRICTLITTLE ATHLETICS CENTRE

2017/18 starts Sept 11! Tots (3 & 4 yrs) to u/17 yrs

Mondays 5.30 to 7.00pm at Merriwa No. 2 Oval

(season ends 26 February)

New Members Welcomeph: Tash Taaffe 0458 574 015e: [email protected]

MERRIWA BUSHMAN’S CAMPDRAFT EST. 1947

President: Jamie Edmonds 0428 308 010 Secretary: Megan Richards 0427 437 743

Treasurer: Jake McIntyre 0408 112 709

October Long weekend 2017

[email protected]

Est. 1946

Rally days every 2nd Sunday of month from February to October

Clare Martin President 6548 2201

De Patterson Secretary 0416 194 501

Christine Riley Treasurer 0427 412 128

Meets each Tuesday at the Merriwa Sports

Club

7.00pm for 7.30pm

Rotary Club of Merriwa Inc

4 x 4m Marquee for Hire

6548 2025

MERRIWA SSAA & APA

Range facilities and Fire arm testing available

President: Nathan TelferSecretary: Phil MartynContact 6547 6031 for

information

Shooting weekends 2nd and 4th weekend of the

month

MERRIWA RACES

Race Club President - David Alker

Contact - 0427 482 095

Vice Presidents - Peter Bishop and Paul Frampton

Race Day for 2017 is

April 22

Merriwa District Progress Association Inc

SUPPORT THE ORGANISATION

WHICH SUPPORTS YOUR COMMUNITY

Meets every 4th Wednesday at Merriwa RSL at 6:00 pm Phone Kim on 6548 3060 Or Beron on 6548 2245

Merriwa Cricket Club

President: Jon Osmond 0428 714 648

Vice President: Mark Fieldsend

Secretary: James Armstrong

0412 926 525Treasurer: Mick Curteis

- 0475 980 254

RUSSELL’S Earthmoving

Pty Limited Earthmoving and

Construction

02 6548 2246 0417 506 769

6 Gooch Street Merriwa 2329

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Merriwa Sports ClubClubs

New

sThe Sports Club provides a wide range of benefits for members and guests.Mondays - Happy Two Hours - 4.00pm to 6.00pm

Tuesdays - Rotary meets - 7.00pm for 7.30pm

Thursdays - 6.00pm Bingo - prizes of club and meat vouchers. Raffle and Super 39 special prize

Fridays - Happy Two Hours - 5.00pm to 7.00pm, free raffle.

Saturdays - Monster Raffle. Tickets on sale at 6.45pm drawn 7.30pm, winners jackpot, dinner draw and Saturday Badge Draw.

Sundays - Members badge draw plus three raffles choice of $25.00 meat or fuel vouchers.

Last Sunday each month (except December) - Smorgasbord all you can eat Chinese entree, mains and desserts.

Casual bowls and golf also available. Donations in honesty box.

Chinese/Australian Restaurant open for lunch Wednesday to Sunday, 12 noon to 2.00pm. Dinner Tuesday to Sunday 5.00pm to 8.30pm. Closed Mondays, reopen 5.00pm Tuesday.

For bookings and take away - telephone 6548 3228. PLEASE NOTE: CHINESE SMORGASBORD SUNDAY

AUGUST 27WEEKEND RESULTS

Saturday Raffle August 12Saturday members draw, no 157, was won – next week $120.00.

Winners jackpot was not won – next week $440.00

Dinner: Jeff Cronin Bowls Raffle: Olivia GearFree Tickets: Jill Whitby

Sunday Raffle August 13Members draw, no 138 was won – next week $350.00.

Please note: Saturday raffles commence at 7.30pm.

Every Saturday we have social bowls on. 1.00pm start on the green.

Libby Gear

The 7.00pm draw for $180.00 was not won, the number was 512 this week it jackpots to $200.00.

The 9.00pm draw for $180.00 was not won the number was 635, this week it jackpots to $200.00.

The Thursday badge draw for $740.00 was not won the number was 188, this week it jackpots to $760.00 and will be drawn between 6.00–7.00pm. LTPS/16/04092.

The Sunday morning badge draw for $700.00 was not won last week the number was 82, this week it jackpots to $750.00 and will be drawn between 11.30am and 1.30pm and you must be present to win the money. LTPS/16/04092.

Membership renewal is now due.

Friday Night Bistro Special – ½ price kid’s meal with every main meal ordered.

Birthday vouchers each month are also available at the bar at the beginning of the month.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTIONS 2017

Voting will be conducted during Club operational hours commencing Friday August 25 and close at 6.00pm Sunday September 3.

The Annual General Meeting will be held on Sunday September 10 at 11.30am.

‘T-BONE TUESDAY’Every Tuesday you can now order a T-Bone, chips and salad or veg for just $15.00.

Also every Thursday we have a chicken schnitzel, chips and salad or veg for just $12.50.

Gourmet Burger Bargain’s – Saturday lunch Wagyu, lamb or pork burgers with chips $10.00 only.

HAPPY HOUR Thursday 6.00pm-7.00pm Friday 6.00pm-7.00pmNEW Saturday 3.00pm to 5.00pm – Pre-mix cans from $6.50 Sunday 11.00am-12.00noonMembers prices are $3.50 schooners and $2.50 middies and $5.00 for Corona’s.

BISTRO HOURS – lunch 12.00noon – 2.00pm,

Merriwa RSL Club

evening 6.00pm to 8.30pm. Matthew Morgan

The Members Lucky Badge for $1000.00 was not won on Friday at 8.30pm the number was 519, this week it jackpots to $1050.00.

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WOMENS BOWLS

Mixed Friendship Day Wednesday, August 23 at Merriwa at 9.30am for morning tea to start play at 10.00am. Cost for the day is $10.00 (includes lunch).

There will be a raffle, spider, coin and nearest to the ditch. Casual dress, flat sole shoes.

Names to Loretta (Hon secretary) on 6548 2679 or 0428 482 679 or leave your name on sheet on the board at Merriwa Sports Club by Friday August 18.

COMING EVENTS

• Murrurundi Charity Day - August 30

Please leave names with Loretta on 0428 482 679.

Loretta Cooper

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Friday night joker draw was not won, it’s currently at $3210.00, tickets are $1.00 each, giving you a chance to win one of two meat trays valued at $50.00 each and remember to retain your tickets for a chance at the joker draw. Tickets on sale from 5.00pm and drawn between 7.00-7.30pm, you have to be there to win.

HAPPY HOURMonday - Friday 5.00pm - 6.00pm

BISTROOpened: Wednesday - Saturday for dinner and lunch and Sunday lunch only.

With a $12.00 lunch specials menu available weekdays only and a bar menu available. For the juniors we have five things to pick from, all $10.00ea. All kids meals come with ice cream and topping.

Come down; enjoy a meal and cold beverage.

To book a table please call 6548 2235.

Merriwa Royal Hotel

WE HAVE EXPANDED WITH A NEW OFFICE IN MUSWELLBROOK

PLANNING . SURVEYING . PROJECT MANAGEMENT

ENGINEERING DESIGN . GIS & MAPPING

Industrial & commercial surveying / Land development servicesRural & residenial subdivision / Development applications / UAV & drones

Laser scanning / Detail & contour surveys / Building & road set-out

Contact. Ross Peasley. P. 6541 1509 M. 0478 180 175 A. 73A Bridge Street, Muswellbrook

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Merriwa Rugby League Football Club

Last weekend was ‘Where there’s a Will’ round, with ladies wearing

coloured socks and reserve grade had the jerseys with ‘Where there’s a Will’ logo, which will be auctioned off at the football presentation.

Ladies League tag kicked off at 11.00am after a photo was taken of both teams with their WTAW socks.

We started fairly slow, only getting two tries in the first half. Thankfully after the break we came back a little stronger, scoring 6 more tries, giving us a final score of 42-0.

Players Player: Madison Swan

Good work ladies.

Remember to get to training on Tuesday and Thursday nights at 6.30pm.

What a good way to end the 2017 season for Reserve Grade with a win.

The boys started the game with the first try, right

Pool table and jukebox available with lots of great tunes for everyone to enjoy.

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Jessyca Morgan

under the post. A few calls could have went our way which would have helped our score be a bit higher but anyway.

The running by most players was great with them running straight and hard.

Reece Hancock and Seth Morgan both a shot at goal and both converting. Ending the game with a score of 26-12.

They even had a little brawl break out in the last 3 minutes of the game.

Players Player (who received the WTAW pewter mug): N icho las Mcloughlin

Good work, Reserve Grade.

Thank you Ben Robins for coaching the Reserve Grade team this year and we all hope you enjoyed it. Well done.

FINALS

Merriwa Magpies league tag play against Murrurundi at Muswellbrook on Saturday August 19 at 10.45am. Come along and support the ladies.

Presentation night is on Saturday October 14, remember we will be auctioning of the WTAW jerseys.

Jessyca Morgan

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AUGUST

Saturday 19 • Merriwa Markets - 8.00am to 1.00pm

Friday 25 • Little Sprouts - Merriwa School of Arts - 9.15am

Saturday 26 • A Prelude to Spring - Merriwa Springtime Show - School of Arts - 7.00pm

Sunday 27 • Working Dog Agility information day - Merriwa Showground - 3.00pm

Tuesday 29 • Cassilis Rodeo Annual General Meeting - Cassilis Bowling Club - 6.00pm

SEPTEMBER

Friday 15 • Merriwa PAH and I Spring Time Show

Saturday 16 • Merriwa PAH and I Spring Time Show

Sunday 17 • Merriwa PAH and I Spring Time Show

Saturday 30 • Merriwa Campdraft

OCTOBER

Sunday 1 • Merriwa Campdraft

Monday 2 • Merriwa Campdraft

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