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THE KOO WEE RUP

BLACKFISH JUNE 2016

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KOOWEERUP REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICE LADIES AUXILIARY TURNS 60 The Kooweerup Regional Health Service Ladies Auxiliary will celebrate 60 years of service in July with high tea at

Harewood House. The Auxiliary was formed at a meeting held on Thursday, 28 July 1955. The foundation committee comprised President Mrs L

Cochrane, Vice Presidents Mrs W Dick, Mrs Broadbent and Mrs Fechner and Secretary/Treasurer Mrs AB Hewitt. Other committee members were Mesdames Coleman, Swain, Robertson, Burhop and Saurer. Many of the names are familiar with roads and parks named after these local families and with descendants still living in the area. More about the Auxiliary and their work on Page 5. The Auxiliary would like to thank these organisations

for their support: ‐ Tooradin Tractor Pull Association ‐ Lang Lang PH&A Association ‐ Yannathan Union Church Guild

Pictured: Still going strong after 60 years, last month KRHS Ladies Auxiliary President, Margaret Gregson, presented a check for $5,028.45 to Fran Harrison, Killara Hostel Supervisor flanked by Auxiliary members Doreen Green, Marlene Weston, May Ridgway and Jan Fox. The money is for Killara Hostel to purchase 5 attendant propelled shower commodes (like the one pictured) and one heavy duty shower commode. These commodes allow staff to transfer mobility impaired patients from bed to toilet to shower with minimal lifting.

THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES (Edited Extracts) The Township held its monthly meeting on Wednesday, 4 May. Township Meetings are open to anyone who would like

to attend. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, 1 June at 7:30 pm at the Community Centre. David McPherson reported that a 'No Through Road' sign had been placed at the end of Icke Road. In response to the committee's letter to council last month about the sealing of Icke Road, a standard letter about

special charge schemes was sent. Cr Graeme Moore has taken a copy of this letter back to council to find out why it had been sent when it does not apply to Icke Road where the only landholders are Council and the State Government. No response has yet been received to the committee's letter asking for the disabled toilet in Cochrane Park to be left

unlocked. Cr Graeme Moore reported on the following council matters:

The contract to build the access path connecting the rail trail to Moody Street has been signed. The project should be completed by mid June. Ray Brown asked Cr Moore to confirm that the path would be concrete and would have no steps. Cr Moore undertook to email details of the project. [Note: Cr Moore followed up promptly with project details. The access path will be concrete with no steps and will be fully fenced.]

Activity at Council will begin to slow down as they approach 'caretaker mode' which begins in August leading up to the Council elections in October.

Lou Bucello advised that work on Manks Road had commenced and then come to a stop. He wondered if Cr Moore was aware of what the holdup was. Cr Moore undertook to follow up. Continued on Page 4

THE KOO WEE RUP BLACKFISH June 2016


KOO WEE RUP RSL SUB BRANCH REPORT Hello to everybody. The weather is certainly warning us that winter is upon us, please keep warm. Last month we did say that we had some great news for you regarding our proposed museum. Well we certainly have.

We have been given a couple of years use of the old PMP printing building in Station St, opposite the newsagency. We have already commenced adapting the building and surrounds to suit a museum and meeting rooms for our sub branch. The idea is to set up our museum in a way that will make it easy to relocate to a permanent museum in 2 or 3 years time. The excitement for our sub branch is that finally we can publically display all of our memorabilia and district's military

history. This was always the intent, rather than having it in storage. Once we have it displayed, we can then go about researching the many pieces of information we need to complete our district's service men and women's service histories. If you see us working at the museum, call in and say Good Day and have a look at what we are doing. We are hoping to have an 'Opening Day' first couple of weeks in August. We will let you know as we get closer.

Finally, some of our members enjoyed a fabulous day out at Sale. We travelled down by bus, lunched at the Sporting

Legends Club, fantastic meal and venue, then a ride on a 40 seater electric boat down 3 rivers, the Thompson, the Latrobe and the Ovens, under the Swinging Bridge with the electric motor the whole journey was fantastic: koalas, birds, fish jumping, just a great day with great company.

Until next month, yours in service, Ron Ingram, President KWR RSL Sub Branch, 03 5997 1665

FINAL LINK COMPLETED After years of representation by the Township Committee to Cardinia Shire to construct a footpath path alongside

Woolworths linking Station St to the walking trail has finally been realised. It will mean that schools will now be able to take this direct route to the swimming pool during the summer months

instead of having to walk all the way down Station St to Rossiter Rd then along Rossiter Rd to the pool. It also opens up Cochrane Park to other users and provides a safe

avenue for pedestrians, scooters and mothers with prams. The Township Committee would like to thank Wayne Spencer the

owner of the Mini Brewery development site for his generosity in donating the slice of land from his title to the Shire so that this pathway could be established. Wayne was brought up in Kooweerup and is still considered a local

lad and the Town Committee had no hesitation in approaching him with the proposal to which he readily agreed. This is another project that would have not have been realised

without the Town Committee lobbying the Council to act. Ray Brown, Township Committee President

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TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES (Edited Extracts) (from Page 1) David McPherson asked whether any progress had been made in fixing the footpath in Moody Street near the fire

station. Cr Moore undertook to investigate. George Fittock will raise another merit. Caroline Roff asked whether the developers of the Shelton Park Estate had been required by Council to put a

connecting footpath from Charles Street to Catani Way. Cr Moore was uncertain but didn't seem to hold out much hope that the council planning department would have required it. The committee will write to council to ask for a connecting footpath to be constructed on the eastern side of Rossiter Road from Charles Street to Catani Way. Ray Brown advised that the Community Centre committee had made a representation to Council to have an airlock

door installed at the front of the Community Centre with automatic sliding doors. The door would provide enhanced security and would improve access for disabled patrons. Council has costed the project at around $40,000. Council will put in an application to the Federal Governments Stronger Communities Program. If they are successful, the program will pay half the cost, the community centre will put up $5,000 and Council will cover the rest of the cost. George Fittock advised that this month the Men's Shed had been

involved with Anzac Day. They have been building a friendship seat for Bayles RPS which is due to be installed on Tuesday, 10 May. George congratulated a member of the shed who will have paintings on display at this month's Yakkerboo Art Show. Gavin Brock advised that he is in the process of purchasing a chain

to secure the boom on the dragline. As soon as this has been organised there are people in place to lift and secure the boom and to place a fence. Rob Muré has been looking at the cost of signage. Gavin and Rob will work together to develop a suitable sign. David McPherson wondered whether we could lobby the Herald

Sun Tour to ride through Koo Wee Rup in 2028 to celebrate the centenary of the first Australian team in the Tour de France which included local Percy Osborn in 1928. Frank Worcester asked when gas would be put through the pipes

currently being installed in town. Frank Crameri will follow this up.

POLICE REPORT TO TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE The following report was received via email from LSC Brendan Dickson, Koo Wee Rup Uniform: Here are a list of offences reported for the month of April in the Koo Wee Rup area. Note: These do not include family

violence related incidents.

Criminal Damage. Vehicle left overnight in the car park of the Royal Hotel, Koo Wee Rup. Windows to vehicle smashed by unknown person/s.

Burglary. Unlocked shed at the rear of the victim's premises entered. Tools stolen.

Theft from motor vehicle. Vehicle had broken down in 7 Mile Rd, Koo Wee Rup. Unknown offender/s jacked vehicle up and removed all four wheels/tyres.

Burglary. Unlocked shed on rural property. Offender entered shed and stole a chainsaw and brush cutter.

Theft of Motor Vehicle. Vehicle left for 2 days broken down on Koo Wee Rup By‐Pass. Vehicle stolen and later recovered in Harkaway.

Drive in a Manner Dangerous. Driving offences due to a collision on Koo Wee Rup ‐ Pakenham Road.

Attempted Theft from Motor Vehicle. Rural property ‐ unused vehicle. Offender entered vehicle, however nothing was stolen.

Operation Tribute. Over the Anzac Day long weekend 'Operation Tribute' was conducted by Victoria Police. This was a state wide traffic operation aimed at drink/drug driving detection as well as speed detection. In our local area 25 Infringement Notices were issued for speed related offences with 5 drivers losing their licences for 'excessive' speeds. One driver has been interviewed for drug impaired driving as the result of a serious collision involving alleged speeds of 200 km/h. A reminder for residents to lock vehicles and sheds. Quite often offenders will move on to another 'target' if a vehicle,

shed or house is locked. Also, remove expensive or commonly stolen items from vehicles. Don't leave wallets, phones, etc in vehicles. They are easy prey for offenders.

Changes at Black Fish Clinic Extended opening hours: Sat 9am to 4pm,

Sunday 10am to 4pm

New female GP Kristina Jonaityte working every Friday from 3rd June.

Skin checks, bulk billed, every Friday pm with Dr Ferghal.

Psychologist Dr Donna increases her days, Mon, Tues & Wed.

Dorevitch Pathology Dorevitch Pathology at KRHS will now open Sat mornings, 9am to 12 midday from Sat 4th

June.


SOUTHERN BROWN BANDICOOT REMAINS ON ENDANGERED LIST The survival of our local bandicoot is uncertain. The former Koo Wee Rup

Swamp is a special area for the bandicoot with its reeds, tea‐trees and waterways. Although over recent years there has been publicity and habitat vegetation planted, numbers may still be declining. The biggest threats are fox and cat predation along with habitat loss by land clearing. The Hon. Greg Hunt MP, Minister for the Environment, announced at a

Biodiversity Forum organised by the Western Port Biosphere, on Friday 6 May 2016, that the Southern Brown Bandicoot has been re‐assessed by the Threatened Species Committee as endangered and “will remain on the endangered list” of the EPBC Act. Greg added that Australia has lost 31 mammals since European settlement. The Government is currently calling for a range of projects to help

save our species. From Susan Davies, Westernport Swamp Landcare Group

KOO WEE RUP REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICE LADIES AUXILIARY The Kooweerup Hospital opened in 1921 as a bush nursing hospital. When the 'new' hospital was first built in 1955, it

contained the bare essentials. Much of the equipment, already well used, was transferred from the old Hospital in Station Street. A group of dedicated women came together to form the Westernport Memorial Hospital Ladies Auxiliary and undertook the mammoth task of providing new equipment and the comforts required to make the Hospital a pleasant environment for both patients and staff. Although those women are no longer with us, their work is carried on by other generations until this present day. The list of amenities supplied by the Auxiliary is long and varied; as the Hospital underwent change, so did its

requirements. EARLY PURCHASES Linen ‐ Post‐war linen was not only scarce but expensive. Those who could afford it were asked to donate clean white

sheets. Furniture, Beds ‐ The old cast iron beds from 1921 were replaced many times over the years. Auto Trays‐ Early members kept these stocked with supplies of books, toiletries, magazines and sweets which they

took around to patients. Often they were the only visitors some patients had. Electric Radios and Bedside Lights, Vases, Doilies, Fruit Bowls for bedside tables. A Refrigerator for the Nurses Home and furniture for two rooms in the Nursing Home. Sliding Doors for the Board Room. Soft Furnishings ‐ Yards of fabric were purchased and sewn by the ?Auxiliary to make curtains, quilts, pillow cases,

cushions and bath capes. Balls of wool were knitted or crocheted into knee rugs. Bassinets, Baths, Blankets, Cot Quilts ‐ many of which

members made. Crockery, Cutlery, Pots, Pans, Meat Press, Vacola Jars, 24 Hour

Urn. Essential Items for the Operating Theatre, Labour Ward,

Nursery, Maternity and Surgical Wards. Unusual Items ‐ Whiskey Bottles, 2 dozen Sherry Glasses,

Blackboard, Anatomy Chart, 2 dozen Oven Cloths, Tea Cosies, old clean sheets, Nursing Text Books, books on travel for the staff. TODAY Although the buildings and the name have changed and

modern nursing techniques have adapted to the new millennium, the principles of the Auxiliary are the same. With the help of the wider community, the Auxiliary works to provide patients and staff with those amenities the government budget does not cover, but are necessary to the health and wellbeing of all.

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COMMUNITY CENTRE NEWS Community Centre Bookings Bookings have now been taken over by the Committee of Management for the Kooweerup Community Centre. Bookings up to now had been performed by the Office staff at the Kooweerup Regional health services, Sharyn and

staff did a wonderful job and their efforts were much appreciated by the Committee. To make a booking or enquiry please ring the Centre on

5997 2001, leave a message including contact details and you will be contacted within 24 hours by our booking officer. The Committee of Management after long deliberation

and comparisons with like facilities in Cardinia have set a new scale of hire charges for the Centre. All new hirings will be subject to the new rates which

are available on request. Recent and Planned Improvements at the Community Centre

A new Micro wave oven as well as a new hot water urn have been purchased.

The lighting has undergone a much needed upgrade with more to come and the sound system has been upgraded.

The planned construction of a storage facility behind the centre will allow the meeting room currently storing furniture to be available for hire.

The Shire has been approached to construct an airlock at the entrance to the Centre with automatic doors, it is understood that a grant has been applied for, so hopefully this should become a reality.


KOO WEE RUP SECONDARY COLLEGE NEWS Yakkerboo 35 students and 4 staff turned up to march

in Pakenham. We looked and sounded terrific and a wonderful advertisement for the College. Thanks to Claudia Barker and staff for organising this. Opera Scholars Koo Wee Rup Secondary College was very

fortunate to have the AUSTRALIAN Opera Scholars attend our school for a whole day workshop. We were joined by two other Secondary Colleges. All students involved, gained an invaluable experience and were witness to some amazing singing. The final performance was conducted for our Year 8 students, who were spellbound for the entire performance. A big thank you to Claudia Barker for organising this amazing event. Anzac Day Koo Wee Rup Secondary College was very well represented by our College Captains and Vice Captains, staff, students

and parents at the Dawn Service at Koo Wee Rup, the Anzac Day March in Melbourne and the mid‐morning ceremony at Tooradin. A big thank you to all involved and a special mention to the Koo Wee Rup Marching Band, who once again did the College and local community proud. We are still receiving letters of thanks and praise from a variety of sources. Two of these letters are reproduced below.

On Behalf of the Members of the South African Military Veterans of Australasia – Victoria Region, I would personally like to congratulate your School and especially the Koo Wee Rup Secondary College Marching Band on the marvelous musical performance at the Shrine on ANZAC Day. We had the privilege to have your band provide the

music for our contingent during the march yesterday. It was great to have a good steady beat and pleasing

music throughout the march. All our Members enjoyed the Day tremendously and all

commented on the bands’ high standard. Please convey our Congratulations to all your Band

Members and hope we can again march with your band in 2017! Kind regards, Karl Veteran Karl Brown JCD Regional Chairman Victoria: South African Military

Veterans Organisation of Australasia (SAMVOA)

Headmaster I would like to congratulate the staff and students on

their performance for the Anzac Day parade. I have no musical expertise but we felt your school

performance was outstanding. They were the equal of any of the nonprofessional bands. I was escorting an 89 yo veteran of the Middle East and

PNG . The only representative of his regiment . He was very moved by the bands performance . They should be very proud of themselves Dr Glen Bates

Deb Ball The college ran two successful Deb Balls, with maximum attendance by

parents, students and staff. They were very classy evenings. A very big thank you to Claire Notman and Shona Perrin for organising the two events. Music Festival Congratulations to Sturt House for winning the Music Festival. What an

amazing event. I felt very privileged to be invited. A huge thank you to David Campbell and Ben Rizzuto, who produced the show. There were many other people involved who also ned to be thanked. Leonie McGinley, Ken Jones, Maney Beasley, Heather McMillan, Alice Vis, Judy Orr, Debbie Hobson, Joanna Huffer, Lleyton Morris, Jack Biasci, Ally Gray, Billie Hare, Courtney Verhagen, Patrick Blanchfield, James Ball, Darcy Burgess, Tyler Turfboer and Connor Evans.

Felix Patton, Acting Principal, Koo Wee Rup Secondary College

Pictured at left: Band members taking a break at Fed Square on Anzac Day


ST JOHN THE BAPTIST PRIMARY SCHOOL, KOO WEE RUP

Cross Country training and competitions have been a big

focus for many of our Yr3 to 6 students over the past month. Fifty‐two students represented our school in the District Cross Country event on May 6th. Congratulations to Christopher for coming first in his age group. Four children went on to compete in the Division Cross Country. Amelia placed 16th, Christopher 20th, Tyler 24th and Riley 25th. An excellent effort was made by all students. Many St Johns mothers enjoyed a special lunch in

celebration of Mothers' Day at Chandelier Café on 4th May. This event, organised by the Parents and Friends Committee, is held every year and not only provides our mums with a great day out but also raises funds for the school. In addition to the lunch, a Mothers' Day stall was held for students to be able to purchase a gift for their mum. We appreciate the amazing effort our P&F Committee go to in helping make St Johns such a vibrant and supportive community.

On Tuesday 24th May, our Grade Six students went to Columba Catholic Primary School in Bunyip to participate in a Confirmation Reflection Day. The day was organized and run by a group Marist Sion Yr 10 students. It was a wonderful experience for all our students and especially for those making their Confirmation in June. We are having our Foundation/Prep Open Morning for

all prospective students and their parents. We invite you to come along on Wednesday 15th June from 11:30 – 1:00 to see what an excellent education we provide for the children of Koo Wee Rup and the surrounding local community.

If you are interested in enrolling your child/ren at St Johns, guided tours are available with our Principal, Mr Justin Greenwood. Please contact us on (03) 5997 1653 to arrange an appointment.

Chris Dortmans (Deputy Principal)

Division winner Christopher

Mothers' Day Stall

Grade Six Students at Confirmation Reflection

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KOO WEE RUP LIONS CLUB As mentioned in last month’s article, the Club continued its important involvement with ANZAC Day by again cooking

the Gunfire Breakfast for the Koo Wee Rup RSL. The morning started at 4am with the turning on of the BBQs on which the bacon and eggs were to be cooked. At this

point the Club would like to both acknowledge and thank Koo Wee Rup Secondary College for the loan of its trailer BBQ, without which we could not have cooked the 810 eggs and 42kg of bacon in the allotted time. We would also like to sincerely thank Woolworth Koo Wee Rup for the very generous donation of 20kg of the 42kg of bacon used on the day.

All of the bacon and eggs were cooked and in the Community Centre kitchen by 6.30am, where the RSL ladies and Lions Club members feverishly set about preparing bacon and egg rolls to feed the hungry mouths. We understand that this year the

numbers participating in the ANZAC Day march through the streets of Koo Wee Rup and along the Avenue of Honour exceeded all previous years and perhaps next year even more people will participate. Readers may be interested to hear

about the annual National Lions Convention, which this year was held in Echuca for five days in the middle of May. The Convention opening ceremony was held in the picturesque port precinct and was attended by over 1,000 conventioneers. Lions from all around Australia attended this event, which

provided a wonderful opportunity to catch up with old friends and forge new friendships. Matters of importance were discussed and decisions made that will influence the activities of Lions Clubs across Australia during the coming years. What may be of particular interest was the national final of the

Youth of the Year Competition, a competition with which the Koo Wee Rup Lions Club has been involved for many years. As with the Club final the competitors are interviewed by a panel of judges to gauge their sporting prowess, academic

abilities and community involvement leading up to the public speaking component of the competition, where each of the competitors was asked the same two impromptu questions, after which they gave a five minute prepared speech on a subject of their choice. The impromptu questions were ‘How do we encourage young Australians to spend more time doing voluntary work in

their communities?’ and ‘Does the new age of social media connect or disconnect?’ The five minute prepared speeches covered such topics as the problems with our education system; the need for

women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics; our need for superheroes; domestic violence; indigenous rights and extending a helping hand to those in trouble, thereby being a bridge over troubled water. The winner of the public speaking segment was a young man from Gregory Terrace in Queensland and the overall

winner was a Year 12 student from Christian Brothers College, Freemantle, which coincidentally provided the competition overall winner in last year’s national Youth of the Year final. The poise and maturity of all of these young men and women had to be seen to be believed. There is little wonder the

auditorium on the morning of this year’s Youth of the Year final, as in previous years, was packed. Finally, on 21st May the Club held a sausage sizzle outside Woolworth Koo Wee Rup as part of the nationwide Lions

Biggest BBQ campaign to raise funds for the Lions Australia Childhood Cancer Research Foundation. These funds help pay for the outstanding work the Foundation does in its efforts to find cures for the various forms of cancer that are most prevalent in young people. Although the amount raised on the day was not as much as we would have liked, there is no doubt that every little

helps. Many thanks to those who supported this initiative and bought a sausage.

Lions Club members hard at work making sure the Gunfire Breakfast is ready on time

Lions National Convention opening ceremony in Echuca’s port precinct.


KBA PRESIDENT'S REPORT To the community of, and visitors to, Koo wee rup, Bit of a quiet month for the business association. But, the

completion of a long winded project, yep, the new swamp tower sign has been installed. Seems a bit of an anti climax doesn't it! It looks great, many thanks to Imprint Marketing and Design and Signarama, both of Pakenham. The association is very (very) appreciative of their patience and assistance throughout the process. We are sure the sign, which I think looks fabulous, will be able to provide information to attract yet more people to our town. If you get a chance, pop out and have a look at it, let us know what you think. The Collective at St Georges church, as most of you are

probably aware, is up for sale. Hopefully someone will have the foresight to see the value of taking over this wonderful enterprise. If not, it has been a wonderful addition to the Koo wee rup retail landscape and will be sadly missed. And, two new businesses for Rossiter Rd.. I popped in to have a look and met the owner, Heather, at Gippsland

Cleaning and Packaging. After having a chat to her I have no doubt that, with her business knowledge and positive attitude, the business will definitely be an asset to Koo wee rup. Be sure to pop in for a browse next time you see it open. It's taken over the Get Stitched Up premises just across the walkway from Cantik hair dressers. Then I stuck my head in to Koo wee rup Mowers and Chainsaws, in the previous saddlery shop, and met Dale. Even

though it's my first glimpse of the business, it's definitely not the first I've heard about it. Lots of positive feedback on the street since he opened. So, if your gardening equipment is giving you grief, pop in and have a chat to him. David Young, Cardinia shire councillor, attended our May meeting and once again had the opportunity to update us on

what going on in the shire. He and Andrea (Bendigo Bank) discussed financy stuff (way above my head) then on to matters of local roads and cultural centre events. The executive of the association attended the 'together we can' event at the Cardinia cultural centre. It was most

informative and I urge all, if possible, to visit the 'together we can' website. For any enquires regarding the association please contact: Vicki Charlton, used to be new, 0413 384 480 Andrea Vincent, Bendigo bank, 5997 2266 or Rob Mure, One Agency, 0417 553 324 So, till next month, take care. Vicki Charlton, President, Koo wee

rup business association

HEART FOUNDATION DOG WALKING

The K9 Heart Foundation Walking Group made the most of mild autumn weather, enjoying a few longer walks before winter set in. Don’t let the cooler weather put you off exercising and socialising your dog. At this time of year our walks are less than 30 minutes and our group smaller; a great time to dust off your coats and join us. We meet at the bus interchange carpark at 5pm every Monday including the Queen’s Birthday public holiday on 13th June. New members are most welcome, with or without a canine companion! Our next social event is the annual winter dinner on 20th June. Enquiries to Lyn on 0439 519 859.


NATIVE TREES A good selection of Native Trees can

be found at

Kooweerup Trees & Shrubs John & Maria Boekel

10 Bethunes Road, KooWeeRup Phone 5997 1839

Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays


KOO WEE RUP CRICKET CLUB Big things are happening down Denhams road at the KWRCC. From new executives to a new head

coach, facility upgrades and lots more, so far we are heading in the right direction for another successful cricket season.

First and foremost, we would like to congratulate everyone on a great 2015/16 season, with two of our senior sides and one junior side taking home premiership flags. We would also like to thank our highly valued sponsors and everyone in the community for their ongoing support. Also we would like to welcome our new Senior Coach, Mark Cooper to our club. Mark will bring a lot of experience,

success and some great cricket and coaching philosophies to our club which will be great in bringing out the best in every player. We are now on the lookout for new players that are interested in being a part of this great club. Any senior or junior players who are interested in joining and want further information feel free to contact: President ‐ Paul West 0400 652 859 OR Junior Co‐ordinator‐ Joe Giacco 0409 188 571

Koo Wee Rup Cricket Club is proudly sponsored by: Bendigo Bank KOO WEE RUP Casey Cabinets 28 station street 1300 522 225 Koo wee rup, 3981 [email protected] (03)5997 2266

KOO WEE RUP BOWLS CLUB NEWS Our Club recently conducted our Annual General meeting for 2016‐17 with the following members

being re‐elected Ray Brown (Pres.), Pat Carlin (Vice‐Pres), Bryan Walker (Vice‐Pres), Rex Alexander (Sec) & Mary Crynes (Treas). Pres. Ray spoke of what the Club achieved especially over the past 3‐4 years and he hopes that it will continue to grow both in numbers & stature. We have cleared John Thwaites to Lang Lang BC where he will be playing with his 2 sisters & their husbands. John was

a member of our Club for 11 years and served as Junior Vice‐President, Committee of Management member & Match Committee during that time. We will continue to cross paths with John at various competitions and wish him well at his new Club. We have gained the services of Sue Nixon from Berwick BC as she is purchasing a house at Blind Bight. Sue has only been playing for 12 months but is looking forward to playing in the Saturday Pennant competition. Welcome Sue we hope that you will enjoy your time with KWR BC. After playing in our Friday Triples competition for the past few years Nick Filius has decided to transfer from Pakenham BC and join us. With Nick already knowing many of our members his transistion from Pakenham BC will be made easier. We know that you will enjoy KWR BC Nick. A couple of our members, Rob Matthews & Wayne Stevens, after taking out dual membership last season, have decided to rejoin as full members. Welcome back Rob & Wayne we hope that you will continue to enjoy our Club. Great to see Tony Jolly playing again after not being able to play due to Gillian’s illness. Our Winter Friday Triples

competition commenced on 20th May with the following results – Best Last Game was David Blake, Dennis Patmore [Cardinia Waters] & Ashley Graham [Pakenham] with 19 pts. Runner Up rink with 36 pts & 17 shots up was Gunter Baumbach, Mick Knight & Ken Allan [Cardinia Waters]. Wi nning rink was Geoff Barbar, Jim Garnham [Loch] & Kevin Watson [Korumburra] with 36 pts & 21 shots up.


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BINGO EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT!!! Community Hall, Nar Nar Goon (opposite the primary school)

Books on sale from 7pm. EYES DOWN at 7.30pm for the 1st session,

1st Session ‐ $2 a book ‐ $20 games & $100 in the last

8.15pm for the 2nd session and 3rd session after that. 2 flyers on the night too.

Little Ducks Flyer ‐ $2 for a FULL sheet or $1 for ½ a sheet – You win $80 plus a rolling Jackpot

2nd Session ‐ $4 a book ‐$40 games & $100 in the last

Big Bucks Flyer ‐ $2 a ticket. In house prize around $300, plus the chance to win $2000, $10,000 or

$100,000 3rd Session ‐ $4 a book ‐ $40 games $1000

JACKPOT (if sufficient books sold) COOLED/HEATED VENUE!!! Hope to see you all there.

Any questions please call Gill on 0412553951


The Outlook Community Centre has a great selection of fitness sessions to keep you fit and healthy through Winter, right through to Spring and beyond. Casuals accepted in all classes, so come and try a session to see if it is for you, and then try

another! It doesn’t matter what your age or ability, the programmes are suitable for almost everyone. If you’re not sure, we would love to assist you to answer your questions. Bookings essential Phone Enquiries: 5940 4728 Email: [email protected] Address: 24 Toomuc Valley Road, Pakenham, 3810 Website: www.outlookvic.org.au

TAI CHI Gentle flowing movements to improve your health and wellbeing. A wonderful way to reduce stress whilst promoting harmony for the mind and body. Increase your energy and vitality levels. Suitable for all ages. Mondays Beginner: 6.00pm‐7.00pm OR Intermediate: 7.00pm‐8.00pm Cost: $11 per session

ZUMBA FITNESS Perfect for everybody and every body! We take the word ‘work’ out of workout by mixing low and high intensity moves for an interval style, calorie‐burning dance fitness party. Once the Latin and World rhythms take over, you’ll see why Zumba Fitness classes are often called exercise in disguise. Super effective. Super fun. A total workout, combining all elements of fitness; cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a serious dose of ‘awesome’ each time you leave the class. A serious, yet fun workout and a friendly atmosphere. Come along and see for yourself. Tuesdays 7.30pm ‐ 8.30pm Cost: $8 per session

EASY EXERCISE AND RELAXATION (DRU YOGA) Suitable for all abilities. Gentle free flowing movements give strength and mobility to the physical body. Relaxation to calm and clear the mind. Energise, revitalise and relax. Feel healthier and sleep better. Tuesdays 6.30pm ‐ 8.00pm Cost: $18 per session Wednesdays 10.00am ‐ 11.30am

OVER 50s PILATES/LOW IMPACT STRENGTH TRAINING Gentle exercises to enhance your life and regain the strength you once had. Builds strength and balance. Promotes better health. Suitable for all ages and levels of fitness. Thursdays 9.30am ‐ 10.30am Cost: $9 per session

FUNCTIONAL FITNESS Functional fitness exercises train the body to make it easier and safer to perform everyday activities. Improve balance, agility and muscle strength. This class is suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Tuesdays 9.15am ‐ 10.15am Cost: $4 per session

MARKETPLACE MARCHERS WALKING GROUP Don’t let the rain, wind or heat stop you from staying fit and healthy. This group walks in air conditioned comfort inside the shopping Centre. Join this safe and comfortable physical activity. Where: Pakenham Central Marketplace, 50 ‐ 54 John St, Pakenham Every Friday (Except Public Holidays) 8‐9am Cost: FREE

TOOMUC VALLEY WALKING GROUP Our Heart Foundation Walking Group caters for walkers of all levels. Enjoy a walk through parklands, enjoy the fresh air and come back invigorated. A great way to stay fit and healthy and meet other community members. Meet at Outlook Community Centre Reception Every Tuesday (Except Public Holidays) 9.30am ‐ 10.30am Cost: FREE

Do you prefer chair based exercises because of your age, injury or illness? Please call the centre for details as special subsidised rate applies. Help yourself to be healthier.


Koo Wee Rup Senior Citizens Club

Friday Lunch: 2 Course Meal and Refreshments Starts 12 Noon $5.00 for Members

Friday Hoy: Card Game with Prizes for Everyone $2.00 1.00pm to 3.00pm

Monday Carpet Bowls: Starts 1pm $2.00 All Welcome

Tuesday Night Bingo: Must Be Over 18 Eyes Down 7.30pm Sharp

New Members Welcomed For only $10.00 per year you can enjoy all activities and many trips

throughout the year

For New Membership ring Diane King 0408 663 655


LOCAL CEMETERIES By Heather Arnold, on behalf of the Koo‐Wee‐Rup Swamp Historical Society

The Koo‐Wee‐Rup Swamp doesn’t have a cemetery, I presume because it was too wet and swampy ‐ so residents of the Koo‐Wee‐Rup Swamp could be buried at Pakenham or Cranbourne or Lang Lang or Bunyip depending on what area of the Swamp they lived. The earliest cemetery was the Cranbourne Cemetery ‐ the site for the Cemetery was reserved on December 11, 1857

and the following Trustees were appointed at the same time ‐ Alexander Cameron, Patrick Thomson, James Smith Adams, William Sykes and Edward Malloy. William and Annabella Lyall are both buried at Cranbourne ‐ they were the owners of Harewood house on the South Gippsland Highway which they built starting in 1865. A report of the content of his will (it was once quite common for newspapers to report this type of information) says that William Lyall ‘directs that his body be buried in the allotment set apart on his property as a private burying ground and that as little expense as possible be gone to in connection with his funeral’. It doesn’t appear that his wishes were adhered to in the matter of the burial as he has a substantial grave at Cranbourne. William died in 1888 and Annabella in 1916. Also buried at Cranbourne is Charles Rossiter, the source of the name Rossiter Road. He lived at Hawksdale at Koo‐Wee‐Rup from around 1873 and was instrumental in having the first school in the area built on the corner of Bethunes Road and Bayles Road in 1884. The site for the Pakenham Cemetery was reserved on February 13, 1865 and the first trustees were appointed on May

8, 1865 and they were John Startup, Richard Fortune, Michael Bourke, Thomas Mulcahy and George Ritchie. It is believed that the first burials actually took place in the 1850s. The owner of the Royal Hotel at Koo‐Wee‐Rup, Denis McNamara, was buried at Pakenham after his death on July 27, 1925. Mr McNamara had started a business in Koo‐Wee‐Rup in 1891, then left the area and returned in 1904 when he purchased O’Riordans store and in 1915 built the Royal Hotel. His funeral was described as one of ‘the largest in the district, representative of every class and creed’. Charles Wadsley who died in 1944 at his home in Koo‐Wee‐Rup is also buried at Pakenham. Mr Wadsley was a Past Master of the Koo‐Wee‐Rup Masonic Lodge and ‘an expert on asparagus growing’ according to his obituary. The Bunyip Cemetery site was officially reserved on November 22, 1886 and on December 6, 1886 the first Trustees

were appointed ‐ Joseph Williams, George Birch and James Barnes. This cemetery was used by folk living on the eastern end of the Koo‐Wee‐Rup Swamp such as Cora Lynn and Iona. The first official burials did not take place until eight years after the Cemetery was officially gazetted with the first one in March 1894. Of the first 20 burials in the register, 19 were children. This was a result of the high infant mortality rate at the time before vaccinations and antibiotics came into widespread use. Here is a sample of this depressing and sad list: William Barnes aged 6 ‐ cause of death Diptheria; Ethel Wayneith, 9 months ‐ Marasmus (severe undernourishment); John Peart, 2 months ‐ Marasmus; David Fallon 9 weeks ‐ Maramus; Ann Benham 10 months ‐Pneumonia; Lily Norton 10 weeks ‐ Whooping cough; William Heuson 4 months ‐ Whooping cough; Denis McIvor 20 days ‐ Meningitis; Mary Anne Mulligan 3 years ‐ Diptheria. Lang Lang Cemetery site was reserved on December 5, 1887

and the first Trustees appointed December 10, 1889 were Thomas Poole, William Jones, Prosper Henry Victor Le Roux, Joseph Foster, William Norquay, Patrick McGrath, Edmund McGrath and Alexander McMillan. As a matter of interest the grandly named Prosper Henry Victor Le Roux is actually buried at Cranbourne. Christopher Moody – the source of Moody Street is buried at Lang Lang. He was a Cranbourne Shire Councillor. In 1890, Mr Moody owned the site of the Koo‐Wee‐Rup township and sub‐divided the land between Rossiter Road and the Main Drain and Denham’s Road and the Highway. Very little of the land was sold due to the 1890s depression. The sub‐division set out Moody, Gardner (called Koo‐Wee‐Rup Street by Moody), Henry (called Christopher Street by Moody) and Salmon Streets.

The Koo‐Wee‐Rup Swamp Historical Society meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm at Mallow house

in Rossiter Road, corner of Henry Street. New members welcome. The Museum is open the second and fourth Sundays

from 1.30pm until 4.30pm. Heather Arnold [email protected] 0407 521 637.

Lang Lang & District Historical Society

Welcome visitors to our Heritage Centre situated in

Kester Kitchin Park, Lang Lang

We open each Wednesday 10.30-3pm or by

appointment

Secretary Joy Adderley 5997 5489

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