Coobowie-Edithburgh Community Published by Edithburgh & Coobowie Progress Committees

email: edithburgh.progress@internode.on.net

www.edithburgh.org.au

COO-EE AUGUST 2019

Cabaret in the Edithburgh Institute

Last month, 29th June, over 150 people filled the hall to hear Michael Griffiths perform some of his favourite songs, and tell a few stories about his experiences in musical theatre. The audience was

enthusiastic, and we look forward to a similar event next year. Mike is currently in London in the Royal Albert Hall (the small venue!) telling and singing the life of Cole Porter.

Happy birthday Edithburgh...150 years old this year!

Filmed interviews with our elder residents are well underway, capturing their precious memories of a bygone time in Edithburgh.

Laughter and surprised reactions from the film crew show just how much life has changed. Snippets from the interviews will be edited into a montage to be shown, accompanied by talks from other residents, at an afternoon tea in the Troubridge Hotel on Saturday 16th November. Save this date !

Do you know how important the primary and secondary industries in Edithburgh were to all of Australia and further afield?

Earlier in the afternoon of that Saturday free guided walks can be taken around the main streets of the town, remembering the buildings and industry that made this a bustling town in its heyday.

We have a fairly comprehensive list of people to interview, we won’t be able to film all this year, but plan to continue until everyone has shared their stories. If you, or know of someone, who should be included, please contact one of the people below.

We have filmed ten and still have a list of fifty who can remember the town in better days. We would not like to exclude anyone, hopefully this might prompt anyone else with memories. All interviews completed this year will be included in a montage to be shown at the 150 birthday celebration.

Keryn Dawes 0419 030 041

Kate Martin 0402 133 044

Di Griffiths 0407 799 547

Not only does Klaus grow the biggest Rock melon in the world! Look at this 60cm King George Whiting!

On Saturday 6th July Beloved Conference for girls aged 11-18 was held at Light Church.

Girls from all over the peninsula and beyond gathered for the annual event. Guest speaker this year was Holly Martin from Murray Bridge. Darren Braund

Pastor Light Church 13 Yorketown Road (PO Box 120) Edithburgh SA 5583

Light Church Annual Beloved Conference 2019

Edithburgh Progress/What’s Happening!

Caravan Park • Jumping Pillow Approved – watch for installation to happen soon!

• We have asked 4 Annuals/Residential patrons to relocate to a different site in the park to

assist with future development within the Park. This will occur over the next 12 months

and the Caravan Park Working Party are happy to meet with any of the interested parties

to work toward this goal.

• Office Upgrade has been completed and lots of positive comments have been received.

Thanks Jo & Phill for a great job at the Park.

• Site works along the foreshore have been completed and finish off this area nicely.

• Development Approval underway to upgrade the Northern Amenities and Soakage System

– major project.

What’s been happening in the town?

• Stage 1 of Street Greening Project completed with tubs and trees installed. Stage 2 will

continue towards the Caravan Park down Blanche Street. We are waiting on footpaths to

be paved by Council and have been advised this is happening soon.

• Noticeboard at Post Office upgraded.

• Constitution Review completed and Public meeting held 17/7/19.

• Replacement of the information board is underway for the Entrance at the Dev Patterson

Flora/Fauna Park Board.

• BBQs at Swimming Pool about to be replaced.

• 150 Year Birthday celebrations are well underway, with planning by a volunteer group of

community and Progress members. New historical signage for buildings around

Edithburgh also being developed.

• Progress contributed $5,000 towards the Edithburgh Football & Sporting Club water bill

which was just over $17,000 in 12 months.

• Day at the Burgh plans going ahead - looking forward to November and another successful

day promoting Edithburgh which has got a few new activities this year to keep the

weekend different. Thanks to this volunteer group for the work you do.

• Museum Committee and helpers are seeking history information and are busy restoring

items.

• Institute Committee – well done on the recent Michael Griffiths Cabaret – what a success!

Funds raised will go towards renovation works at the Institute.

• Good luck to the Southern Eagles for the season – well placed on the ladder!!

• Bowls Club has been busy replacing shedding in preparation for another season.

• BINGO – fantastic job to all those involved in getting this going again- brilliant! Every

Thursday in the Golf Club at 7.00pm

• The ‘Food Handling Safety Training’ conducted at the SYP Community Hub (9 July)

was extremely successful and well patronised by keen conscientious individuals

looking to update their ‘food handling’ skills/knowledge base.

Edithburgh Progress Association Annual General Meeting

Is being held on

Tuesday 13 August, 2019 at 7:30PM

At the Edithburgh Institute.

All interested persons are invited to attend.

Committee Nomination Forms are available at:

The Edithburgh Deli & Newsagency The Edithburgh Post Office

Please post completed forms, including a photo, by

COB Wednesday 7th August, 2019 to:

Administration Officer

Edithburgh Progress Association

PO Box 62 Edithburgh SA 5583

Or online – edithburgh.progress@internode.on.net

Late nominations will not be accepted.

SAVE THIS DATE

SATURDAY AUGUST 10th

Dinner at the Edithburgh Golf Club.

Bar open from 5pm, Dinner starting from 6pm

$20 per person.

EDITHBURGH

POST OFFICE & GIFT SHOP

Bill Pay, Banking, Phone Credit,

Giftware, Stationery and more!

Open Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm Saturday 9am - 12 noon

Ph: 8852 6295

Every Thursday

Edithburgh Golf Club

7:00pm (Eyes Down 7:30pm)

All Proceeds to Edithburgh Community & Sporting Clubs

Open 11am to 4pm Saturdays & Sundays or by appointment

Please ring 8852 6273

BERNHARDT’S

ALL HOURS 7 DAYS

Edithburgh: 0408 818 088

Ardrossan: 0408 811 334

* * * * * MUSEUM CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT July 16th 2019

Welcome to everyone and thank you for your attendance tonight. We have had another solid year of progress and development at the Edithburgh Museum and many of you can take credit for our current position.

A big thankyou to all office bearers; John Giles as Vice-chair, Jan Geytenbeek as Secretary and Fund-raising Co-ordinator and Pat Russell as Treasurer.

Kath Drury thank you for your time and efforts. Also to Norma McGuire who has helped as our auditor.

As always a big thank you to all members and volunteers involved, whether it is working on the roster at the desk, volunteering in restoration efforts, participating in our working bees.

Some notable achievements/ events for the year include

1. Hospital Bay in the New shed. A huge effort Malcolm and Marie

2. Buick buckboard restoration. An enormous commitment from Darryl and crew.

3. The Kapunda Charity Car Cruise visit. A big commitment from many and a big thank you to “Sea

Rescue” for their assistance and use of their facilities.

4. Maritime registrar recordings. Another time-consuming task in the hands of Malcolm, Marie, Pat, Alan and Kath.

5. Maritime Museum travelling exhibit “Submerged”. Our third exhibit.

6. People’s Choice Raffle. A reliable fundraiser.

We are privileged to receive donations from members of the community and government departments regularly and hope this continues.

We applied for several grants last year and were successful with

1. Edithburgh Progress Assn $1500 lifter, display cabinet, Buick tyres 2. Y P Council $910 LED lighting 3. Edithburgh Post Office $500 Buick restoration

We still await the outcome of our request to Mr Rowan Ramsey (Federal member for Grey) for a grant for solar panels. A big thank you to these benefactors.

Our financial status is sound as Pat has reported. A balance of nearly $16,000.

Edithburgh’s 150th will be celebrated as part of the “Day at the Burgh” weekend. On Saturday 16th November we have several activities planned with the 150 committee. I hope to see you all involved.

Keryn Dawes (Chairperson) 16/7/2019

Edithburgh Museum AGM 2019.

The Annual General Meeting of the Museum was held on Tuesday 16th July 2019. Elections were held and as a result Keryn Dawes was re-elected Chairperson, John Giles is Vice-chairperson, Jan Geytenbeek remains Secretary, Pat Russell is Treasurer and Committee Members are Marie Stanton, Malcolm Stanton, Andrew Searle, Allan Russell, Ken Newbold, Kay Collins and Jin Douglas.

The Committee will be supported by an intrepid band of about 15 volunteers.

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White-browed Scrubwren

I feel very privileged because the White-browed Scrubwrens have chosen to breed nearby. They are using our birdbath for their morning ablutions, but unlike the honeyeaters and sparrows, they only seem to come in the mornings. In the weeks before Christmas, adults and juveniles have been coming. The Scrubwrens will respond to a call and come to chase away the intruder and they can look very angry as they try to see off the intruder.

The White-browed Scrubwren is one of our smaller birds and only weighs about 10grams and is about 12 cm from tip of beak to end of its tail.

It is a reminder to keep water available for the birds during the summer. They make great use of it. After we have been away from Edithburgh, the dry bath gets filled and within half an hour it is being used by several species.

Adult male White-browed Scrubwren with more pronounced black and white markings than the juvenile

A juvenile Scrubwren shaking off water

Should I go again?

Birds of the Heel Jeffrey Robinson

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7.30pm WEDNESDAY, 21ST AUGUST, 2019

IN THE EDITHBURGH INSTITUTE

AGENDA : MINUTES

CORRESPONDENCE

FINANCIAL REPORT

PRESIDENT'S REPORT

ELECTIONS

GENERAL BUSINESS

ALL WELCOME...........THIS IS YOUR TOWN HALL

EDITHBURGH INSTITUTE COMMITTEE INC

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

CALAMARI BALLS

This is a favourite of mine, the recipe is from a very good friend of mine, I’m sure you all remember Betty Boo, who incidentally has moved back to Australia, but is residing in Elizabeth, Adelaide with her family. Anyway this is a bastardised version of hers.

INGREDIENTS:-

2 medium sized squid, 1 chopped finely brown onion, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp minced ginger, 2 egg yolks, 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chilli if you like, sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, 1 tbsp onion powder, a crumbing station consisting of plain flour, the egg whites and a tad of milk mixed together, and breadcrumbs, oil to cook in.

METHOD:-

Clean the squid, keep the wings and tentacles, but remove the big claspers, (terrific whiting bait), put all the

squid thru a hand mincer, or blender, add the rest of the ingredients, and blitz till combined, if too sloppy add a tad cornflour.

Pop this into the fridge for 2hrs, may as well grab a brewski, after 2hrs, bring out the squid mix, and with clean hands, make up the squid balls about the size of a golf ball, roll in flour, then eggy mix and then roll in breadcrumbs. Pop back in the fridge for another 2hrs and grab another brewski.

Heat some oil in a pot to 180º and gently lower balls in and cook till golden brown, don’t overcrowd the pot, drain on paper towelling, keep going till all done. These are delicious but even better with friends and family, and serve with small cos lettuce leaves and mayo mixed with sweet chilli sauce, an esky of cold beer, it doesn’t get much better guys, these freeze beautifully uncooked, and deep fry at 175º from frozen till they float. Hope you enjoy these.

"NUGGETTS NOSH"

HAPPY NOSHING FOLKS

Brain Teaser

There are 5 boys and they are all busy in a room. Sam is reading a book, Alex is cooking, Max is playing chess, John is doing the laundry.

What is the 5th boy doing? Answer on page 12

Edithburgh Motors ABN 20627496806

55 Blanch Street

Edithburgh 5583

Peter & Carmen Proprietors

Tyres, batteries, fishing gear, bait, dive cylinder refills, groceries

and much more.

Friendly service with a smile.

88526067 fatnav@ bigpond.com

Brain Teaser answer: Playing chess with Max.

Restaurant and Bar Meals

TAB, Keno. Pokies

10 Ensuite units

Cold Beer

Live Entertainment

Ph. 88526013

Troubridge Hotel / Motel Edithburgh

8852 6023

C. O. M. E.

Church Open Mondays Edithburgh

Would you like some ‘time out’, a quiet space to simply stop for a while? Then COME to Edithburgh Uniting Church on Mondays 2-3pm.

You are wel-COME to come in to the building at 12 Henry Street, rest for a while, pray, sit quietly or have a look.

A local will be present and available to chat if you wish. Feel free to pop in and enjoy the space!

Church contacts Kath 8852 6399 - Valmai 8852 6419 - Sandra 8852 6310

P.S. Happiness is not always getting what you want - but being content with what you have! I love you Mum

EDITHBURGH WOMEN’S FRIENDSHIP GROUP 2019

Meets in the Edithburgh Institute Supper Room commencing at 2.00pm on the first Wednesday of each month from February to December. New members are welcome. A $2.00 donation goes to room hire and expenses. Note: the doors will open at 1.30pm to allow 10 minutes or so for the committee to set up before members arrive at 2.00pm.

August 7th 39th Birthday meeting of the Friendship Club. In the Institute at 2 pm on Wednesday 7th August, charge $2 towards room hire, entertainment by Robert Tonkin, small plate of party food welcomed, please bring a friend or two along!!

Hostess: Valmai Crosby.

September 4th Dutch Auction (money raised for Angel Flight). Bring a wrapped parcel of value up to $5.00, with price marked discreetly for auctioneer.

Hostess: Pauline Sparnon

Edithburgh Community Garage Sale and

Markets.

Sunday August 11th

Blanche St

Come & support this growing initiative

Stalls available

Contact Deb 0427 056 580

Social tennis in Edithburgh every Tuesday and Thursday at 9am.

Players must have a knowledge of the game. Become a social member of the Edithburgh tennis club - that way no court costs.

We enjoy ourselves, keep fit, play mainly doubles, share a joke, plenty of banter and go for a coffee after-wards and grateful we can still be active. The players are all ages and play to their own pace and love it. We have 3 courts and usually go for 1 hour, no need to ring just rock up when you can and don’t forget to bring your own special sense of humour - you will need it.

Any articles, items or notices to be included in the Cooee please contact :

Peter Gripton by email at bgjmpp4@adam.com.au Terry Braund by email at terrybraund@internode.on.net Jennifer Robyn, by email at edithburghartisan@gmail.com

Any items should be sent in by the lthird Monday of any month so it/they can be included for printing in the next edition.

Advertising in the Coo-ee

Business card size

$20 - for 1 issue or $55 for 12 issues

Quarter page ad $50 for 1 issue

terrybraund@internode.on.net

Emergency; Police, Fire, Ambulance 000

Police Assistance: 131444 Edithburgh Station: 8852 6024

Yorketown Hospital 8852 1200

Yorketown Medical Practice (Doctor) 8852 1002

Health Direct 1800 022 222

Lakeside Dental Yorketown 8852 1172

United Chemists Yorketown 8852 1383

SES (Storm, flood) 132500

VMR Sea Rescue Edithburgh 0429 000 966

SYP Community Hub (was Telecentre) 8852 1820

RAA Service 131111 all areas

Edithburgh Post Office 8852 6295

Edithburgh Caravan Park 8852 6056

Useful telephone numbers

The EDITHBURGH DEPOT LIBRARY (Blanche St) is part of

SA’s ONE CARD System

This means that items borrowed from this library may be returned to your home library

or to any other in SA.

Opening times: Wednesday 1.30pm to 2.30pm

Saturday 9am to 10pm Outside opening times borrowed items may be left (in a plastic bag) at the Edithburgh

Deli & Newsagent.