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2 Heritage 3 Notices 4 School News 5 Neighbourhood House 6 Locky’s Greatest Shave, Coliban Water 7 Update from a Traveller 8 & 9 Annual Adverts 10 & 11 Casual Adverts 12 & 13 Annual Adverts 14 Locky’s Annual Tractor Rally 15 Lockington Country Music Festival 16 Ag Vic Media 17 Ag Vic Media, Shire News 18 LBUFNC 19 Locky Bowls 20 Calendar

Next Typing Date MONDAY, April 15 Entries by 10am

(Earlier if possible please) See page 2 for details

This week’s Locky News

was prepared by… Alison, Marilyn and Rhain

Sleep in Sunday

Don’t forget to turn

your clocks back 1 hour

Sunday April 7

Change…You Can Bank On It

Customers of Lockington’s branch of Elmore/Lockington/Rochester Community Bank called in on Wednesday morning, March 27, to say thank you and farewell to Tracie Kyne who has been at the helm for more than 9 years. Tracie has accepted the challenge of promotion and she was wished the very best in her new role. Lockington and district are grateful for her hard work in supporting our organisations, plus her friendliness and smile to all she met.

In farewelling Tracie we welcomed her replacement, Alex Rosaia, who is looking forward to getting to know and working with us. He didn’t seem to be scared off when he was told by Jennie Keele, with her tongue in cheek, that he’d be responsible for making the Scarecrow for the Bank! Welcome Alex and our very best wishes to you.

Left to Right: Tracie Kyne, Kerri McPhee, Alex Rosaia, Wendy Wright

Local Initiative Recognised

March 21 saw Cricket Victoria toast this year’s winners of the “A Sport For All Awards – Victoria” at the CitiPower Centre. The awards were created in recent years to highlight and celebrate community cricket and recognise the achievements of our community clubs, associations, indoor centres, community organisations, administrators and volunteers.

Many of these volunteers go above and beyond expectations to make cricket a sport for all Victorians. Cricket Victoria CEO Andrew Ingleton said the awards were an important opportunity to recognise the major contributors to grassroots cricket. “It’s a fantastic night and one of the most rewarding parts of it is seeing the looks on the faces of the award winners. These people give so much of their time to cricket or they lead clubs, associations and other organisations in growing the game and it’s our opportunity to reward and thank them” “The volunteer workforce in Victorian, indeed Australian cricket, is critically important to our sport. We continually look at ways we can acknowledge and support the efforts of everyone involved in community cricket across Victoria”, Ingleton said. The awards ceremony coincided with Harmony Day, which celebrates cultural diversity. The awards ceremony was hosted by Belinda Duarte and each winner was presented with a beautiful Wathaurong Glass Award along with a certificate of appreciation. Bamawm local, Paul Colbert of Goulburn Murray Cricket, was awarded the Community Cricket Initiative of the Year, by Cricket Victoria. Congratulations to Paul Colbert for a well deserved award on a fantastic year for Goulburn Murray Cricket.

Details used from www.cricketvictoria.com.au/cricket-victoria-celebrates-sport-awards-winners/

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Lockington Community News Inc. Contact and Publishing Details

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Lockington & District Living Heritage Complex Complex: 5486 2515 - Open Sunday’s 1pm to 4pm or by appointment

President: Joe Chappel 5486 2226 - Secretary: Beryl Marshall 5486 2353 Website: http//www.lockingtonvic.com.au

Hello again, Everyone,

While Australians at home waited for news of their family members and friends who were engaged in the fighting overseas during World War One, many sought ways to honour those who fought on their behalf. This was particularly so where lives had been lost. Communities in nearly every Australian city and town erected rolls of honour, listing those who served and died, to be displayed in schools, halls, churches and in places of employment. This occurred in the small communities across our district, too. The first to be noted in the local press was Ballendella where, as early as September, 1915, a fund had been established as was reported by the Bendigonian on 9 September that year. A function had been held to farewell six local young men on their final visit home before embarking for overseas service and “During the evening donations were received towards a fund being formed to place a roll of honour in the Ballendella Hall on which the names of the local lads who have fought and fallen for freedom's cause will be engraved. The appeal was liberally responded to.”

However, the next Honour Roll reported in the local press was that to be erected by the Rochester Brass Band. At their meeting held on 11 July, 1916, as recounted in the Bendigonian on 13 July, the members “decided to provide an honour roll containing the names of the gallant bandsmen who have gone to the front. Mr. J. Armstrong (president) there-upon promised to provide the honour roll free of cost, amidst applause.”

It was not until Tuesday, 6 February, 1917, that the Echuca and Moama Advertiser and Farmers' Gazette reported that the Ballendella community had successfully completed its project: - “Honour Roll Unveiled. — The unveiling of the honour roll of the settlement took place in the Public Hall, Ballendella, on Friday night. Mr. H. Cleak presided, and Lieut. H. T. Downe unveiled the honour roll, which is of oak, and contains 33 names, nearly every family in the settlement having sent a son or bread-winner. Excellent speeches were delivered by Lieut. Downe, Messrs. H. Cleak, T. Bunbury and Williams. A nice programme of musical items was rendered by local and Rochester artists. The singing of the National Anthem concluded a pleasant gathering. During the evening Lieut. Downe said he wanted another name to make the number complete, and said he would get it before the proceedings terminated. Later, when Mr. Wesley Foster, a local settler,

who has two brothers (Corporal-Farrier Rupert Foster and Gunner Harry Foster) at the front, stepped forward in answer to Lieut. Downe's invitation there was vociferous applause.” Names listed on the Ballendella Honour Roll, as recorded in the Rochester Express on 6 February, 1917, were: - W J C Williams, H H Williams, G R Green, R F Foster, Wm Frankland, F Murrell, J Taylor, J Fletcher, J Webster, T Lowe, J Sweetman, A A Yuill, E Reddie, J Booth, A Wilson, J E Kellet, W J Ward, Geo Aitken, C J T Bunbury, H G Foster, Geo Leppard, M D Aitken, C R Hansen, R H Ponsford, T Burton, J Brunton, T Brunton, A M Gains, H J Willoughby, T M Holland, W A J Whaley, H Waterman, W J Stirling.

Just three weeks after that unveiling was reported, on 27 February, 1917, Private W J Stirling was killed in action in France. On Friday, 13 April, 1917, the Rochester Express published a description of the service held in the Ballendella Hall on 5 April, to honour his memory: - The Rev. G. Tregear undertook and arranged the proceedings, and the Rev. Slade Mallen, the Presbyterian Minister in charge of Rochester, and Mr Wheeler, of the Church of England Bamawm District, also officiated. Mrs Robert Low, of Ballendella, presided at the organ, and Mr H. Reddie accompanied on the cornet. The congregation, numbering over 80, were deeply impressed by the solemn prayers and addresses, and touching references to the dead hero, his parents, his fiancee, and her people. The music throughout was beautifully rendered, and The Last Post, by Mr Reddie on his cornet, was most impressive, the whole service being a fitting tribute of respect from the district to one who had been an esteemed resident in it, and the first from Ballendella to give his life for his King and country. Reference was made to “the very handsome and costly roll of honour bearing the names of 34 Ballendella volunteers who have already gone to the war, [which] was artistically draped in purple and white by Mrs Aitken. The board of blackwood is set in a large frame made by Mr Aitken, and rests on a dark green background, which shows off the beautiful wood and workmanship. It only arrived that week from the makers, Messrs Grundy and Co., of Brunswick, upon whom it reflected great credit. Amongst the very representative gathering present at the ceremony, it may be mentioned that Mr John Roy attended on behalf of the Water Commission, and kindly motored the Revs. Tregear and Slade Mallen to and from Ballendella.”

The Shire’s Honour Roll was still coming, and there will be more about that next time. ‘Bye,

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Meals on Wheels

To be collected 11.30 am

April 8 - St James Eve Fellowship April 15 - Action Group April 22 - St Mary’s April 29 - St James Lockington May 6 - Lions Club May 13 - Catholic Ladies

Anglican Parish of Rochester & Lockington

St James Community Church

Every Sunday - 10.00 am

Contacts:

Pastor Bill Cochrane 0427 865474

Uniting Church

Bamawm

April 7 - 9:00am

April 14 - 11:15am (St Mary’s with us)

Contacts: Ray Wakefield 5486 2592 Graeme Haines 5486 2284

Catholic Church

St Canice's, Lockington

1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays - 8:00am Mass

St Joseph's, Rochester Every Sunday - 10:00am Mass

Sacred Heart, Elmore Every Saturday - Vigil 6.30 pm

Every Sunday - 12 noon Latin Mass

Psalm 119 v 24 Your testimonies are my delight .And my councellors.

St.Mary’s Lockington

Sun 7th - 11:15am Sun 14th - 11:15am

Holy Trinity Rochester

Wed 3rd - 10:00am April 7 - 9am April 14 - 9am

Enquiries: ph 0487 402 703

Rev. Anthony Stones Ph 0437 696 561

Deaths

Vogele, Margaret Jean Peacefully surrounded by her loving daughters at St. John of God Hospital, Ballarat on March 15, 2019. Aged 69 years Beloved mother of Joanne and Tania, mother-in-law of Tony. Adoring Grandma of Alexander, Madeleine, Gabriella (dec.), Joel and Charles. Loved sister of Adel and Michael. In God's Care.

Vogele, Margaret [Formerly of Bamawm Extension and Lockington] Is remembered with love and will be missed by her Lockington Consolidated School Friends. 65 Years of Friendship.

Read (McKenzie), Heather 11/12/1924 - 17/03/2019 Daughter of the late Ida and Alexander McKenzie of Goornong. Loved wife of the Tom Read of Goornong. Loved mother Les (dec.) Doug, Lois, Ron, Bill and Lynn. Much loved mother of Ron, and mother-in-law of Val. grandmother of Heather, Alec, Colin, Robert, Tom, Glen and their families. Beloved grandmother of 25 grandchildren, 60 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. Loved and remembered always. Rest in peace Mum.

Easter Sunday Dawn Service 6.30am start on 21st April 2019

In the Lockington Lions/Apex Park Followed by a FREE breakfast

Hosted by St Mary’s Anglican Church Part of the Anglican Parish Partnership of

Rochester-Lockington and Elmore

Wedding

On Saturday 23rd March Sharni Collins and Andrew Cochrane were married at St Canice's Catholic Church, Lockington.

Sharni was attended by her cousin, maid of honour Tameka Pentreath, friends Samantha Oliver and Felicity Davidson. Imogen and Violet Livsey were the Flowergirls.

Andrew's Best man was Kahl Oliver and the Groomsmen were Tim Livsey and Chad Jones.

Following the ceremony, guests enjoyed a night on the river at Perricoota Station.

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School News

Junior Dept Over the past 3 weeks our junior students have been exploring our wonderful town, and finding out what a wonderful community we live in. Each week the students set off on foot to go exploring. Some of the places they visited were; Giddings Co Supermarket, the Heritage Complex, the Post Office, Helens takeaway, the CFA, the Business Centre, Ciurleo’s Ice Creamery and the Community Garden. The students had a fantastic time, and we really appreciate the time members of our community took to show them around. Ride to School Day Last Friday we took part in “Ride to School Day” The day is all about encouraging people to get out and get active. We must thank members of the Lockington Community Church who came to school and provided a delicious breakfast for the students. The Community Church does this annually and we value their support, so thanks again.

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Lockington Neighbourhood House

0499 170 329 nhldbc@gmail.com Terri Hateley, Coordinator

Resumes

Are you looking for work? Your resume is only as good as

the information you provide. Now is the time to update it!

If you need assistance with a resume or just need to update

your current one, call in and we can help

Lockington Men’s Shed

Tea, Talk and Tools Social Days

Open Tuesdays 10.00 am – 3.00 pm

or any day If you are wanting to use

motorised saws, please call to organise a 2nd person for safety

New members most welcome Come and see the

changes in the Men’s Shed!

Lockington Community

Edible Garden Wednesday at 9.00 am

WE ARE LOOKING FOR MORE

VOLUNTEERS Please contact Jennie Keele at Lockington District Business

Centre if you are interested in helping out!

Lockington YAGers

Every Wednesday 4.00 – 6.00 pm

High school age, would like have

some fun and be part of the Lockington community?

Come and see what we do.

Must have a signed registration form to attend

Lockington Library

Open Tuesday 10am – 2pm Wednesday 10am –

5.00 pm Thursday 10am – 2pm

TOWN GARAGE SALE

Saturday 27th April from 9.00am

$5 to be listed on the map Entry Forms at Locky Fuel

Lockington Playgroup

Enquiries to Tammy 0411 056 765

Every Tuesday

9.30 – 11.30 am

St James Church Hall

During school terms

Scarecrow Workshop

Wednesday 3rd April

Get your entry forms at Lockington District Business Centre

Judging at the Tractor Rally

Sunday 28th April

Muriel’s Wedding The Musical

Tickets on sale now $105 Includes Bus, morning tea and

ticket to show. Pay at Locky Fuel. Wednesday 24th April

TICKETS SELLING

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COLIBAN WATER FIRST WATER UTILITY IN VICTORIA TO ADOPT SMART WATER STATIONS

Joint Media Release - Coliban Water and City of Greater Bendigo

Coliban Water has partnered with the City of Greater Bendigo to install a ‘next generation’ public water bottle refill unit and drinking fountain unlike anything Bendigo, or the region, have seen before.

Coliban Water Acting Executive General Manager Insight and Innovation Amanda Finnis said the ‘MeetPat’ style unit which provides free drinking water to the community has been installed at the Tom Flood Sports Centre in central Bendigo.

“This new unit is so much more than just a water refill unit – it is truly a ‘next generation’ piece of smart technology that is fitted with an online metering system.

“This means it can provide a live usage report at any given time which is publically-available online. Since being switched on in mid-February, the new unit has reported 698 litres of water used by 1,249 people,” Ms Finnis said.

“It’s also told us that this equates to 885 disposable plastic bottles which have been saved from landfill, 74 kilograms of sugar that people have avoided consuming because they’ve chosen to drink water and 88 kilograms of Carbon Dioxide emissions that have been reduced.

“It’s a fantastic piece of equipment and this is a tangible way to track progress with our ongoing ChooseTap campaign, which encourages community members to drink tap water as part of a healthy lifestyle and as a positive alternative to bottled water.

“The water station is also helping Bendigo on its journey to becoming a smart city’,” Ms Finnis said.

City of Greater Bendigo Active and Healthy Lifestyles Coordinator Matthew Kerlin said council is always looking for ways to innovate and become smarter about providing services to the community.

The water station connects to LoraWAN networks, which stands for Long Range Wide Area Network. These networks connect low-power, low-cost, battery-operated sensors over long distances.

Council and La Trobe University Bendigo have installed the infrastructure to enable the LoraWAN network to operate in Bendigo.

“It’s fantastic to see an innovative organisation like La Trobe University partnering with Coliban Water to use the free, community network in this way,” Mr Kerlin said.

“The collection of data via the network will help Coliban Water and the City of Greater Bendigo understand how and when the water station is used so we can track the positive health benefits for community members who choose water over sugary drinks.

“This is a great example of what it means to be a smart city by helping us to understand what is happening across our city and by improving the experience of our city for residents and visitors alike,” Mr Kerlin said.

Dr Simon Egerton, who heads the Technology Innovation Lab at La Trobe University Bendigo said he is very happy to see the first organic use of the network.

“This is exactly what we were hoping for and we are looking forward to seeing more initiatives like this in the future.”

The data being collected does not include personally-identifying information and is currently available online at www.meetpat.com.au with a view to it remaining publically available in future via Coliban Water and the City of Greater Bendigo.

Further smart water stations are being considered for installation across the Greater Bendigo and Coliban Water region.

More information on LoraWAN technology can be found at https://www.meetpat.com.au/smart-cities-and-remote-monitoring/

Similar temporary water stations were set up at Lockington Reserve for the Lockington Family Wellbeing Day.

Technology Innovation Lab Head at La Trobe University Bendigo Dr Simon Egerton, Coliban Water Acting Executive General Manager Insight and Innovation Amanda Finnis, “Tap” the

ChooseTap Mascot, and City of Greater Bendigo Food Systems Officer Rebecca Huddy, with the newly installed smart water station

at the Tom Flood Sports Centre in Bendigo.

Locky’s Greatest Shave

Local identity, Judy Sims organised a Social Night at the Pine Grove Fire Shed on 27th March to raise money for the Leukaemia Foundation. The night included a sausage sizzle and a raffle with prizes donated by Betty Andreson’s

crafts, candles and wine from Judy’s daughters Jackie and Breanna, and Nutrimetics products from Judy herself. Kids and adults alike also had the opportunity to colour their hair for the occasion. Family and friends lined up to take turns at shaving Judy’s head down to a #2, then as a spur of the moment idea, Judy’s husband Neville offered to shave his head and moustache to a #0 if a minimum of $200 was offered for it. That didn’t take long...Grandson Archie offered up $50 from his own pocket to get a chance to shave Pop’s head! So far a total of $3,611.76 has been raised, and donations can still be received up until the end of June. If you would like to donate to this worthy cause, please contact Judy herself, or donate online at https://worldsgreatestshave.com/

More photos at the bottom of page 18

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Update from

an International Traveller Do you remember me? The Belgian woman who was on a mission and drove into Lockington in "the mystery van" aka "the scooby doo van" last year?

Well, I remember the community of Lockington very well as everybody has welcomed me with such an open heart. And I just wanted to give you and all the residents of Lockington a little update about me, now, one year later. I did achieve my target last year, I collected 1354 euro for Aiobheanns Pink Tie Charity. And at the place I'm working as an administration and public relations manager, we've taken a step further in supporting people batteling cancer. We've opened up a walking in house which not only facilitates complimentary therapies such as mindfulness and relaxation techniques but also gives advice, information, a shoulder to lean on and a listening ear to the caregivers, families and friends.

Beside that not a day passes by without me thinking of Australia so I can officially say that the Australian virus has caught me big time.

Last year I've crossed the world for the good cause with several challenges. This year I'm bringing the world a bit closer to Belgium with my second mission, the Crazy Crochet project.

The good cause I'm supporting now is vzw Villa Max, they donate free holiday weeks to incurably ill children and their families with all kinds of fun, connecting activities while giving the support and care that every single member of the families deserve. The organisation doesn't receive grants for this magnificent work. They organise everything with donations and selling things on Christmas markets and volunteering work. So that's why I wanted to do something for vzw Villa Max. But just like last year I wanted to do someting a little more special....

I am involved as a volunteer in the organisation and I arrange everything from reservations to the co-ordination of the special care before and during the holiday weeks. While I was crocheting a blanket for a new born baby I remembered the feedback of some parents of the ill children, they often tell me that a Villa Max week feels like a warm, caring blanket around their shoulders. So I decided I wanted to use that in my fundraising idea.

I thought to myself "if there is a record largest crocheted blanket then I will break that record". Thinking big, aiming high I guess.

And there is a record, even a world record largest crocheted blanket! When I saw the measurements of that blanket (120,001 ft² 72 in² or 11.148,50 m²) I knew I could never do it alone but at the same time I saw major possibilities of bringing people together, companies, schools, eldery homes,... , possibilities to create a sort of community, a caring community like the Lockington community.....you have no idea what the trip to Australia has given me!

I've set up a facebook page one month ago and shared it with friends and family with a call to join in and support Crazy Crochet. They shared it with their friends and families and so on and on (stille going on).....and at this very

moment 70 townships of the Dutch part of Belgium, 5 schools, 10 eldery homes, 2 psychiatric hospitals, 3 wool shops and a lot of private individuals already are crocheting blankets to create one large blanket together in an attempt to break the world record. Isn't that fantastic! On December 21th our large blanket will be presented to an offical member of the Guiness Book of World Record and will be laid on a military airport.

I will save you the details about the practical support and the one millions things I have to think about. Once the record is confirmed the blanket will be taken apart. One part of the individual blankets will be given to those in need through charities, the other part will be sold in favor of vzw Villa Max.

Crazy Crochet is like a new way of caring...

Probably I'm coming over to Australia in September/ October, of course I'll make a stop in Lockington then, I hope you appreciate this update.

Sending you all the best!

Kind regards,

Kathy

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ACTION CLUB OF LOCKINGTON

MONTHLY MEETINGS: 1st Wednesday - Dinner at Clubrooms

3rd Wednesday - Activity

President: Julian Pearce: 0428 844 489

Secretary: John Wright: 0409 259 723

Cricket Nets & Sports Ovals. Indoor Netball, Basketball, Badminton & Tennis

BAMAWM RECREATION RESERVE

with Indoor Stadium

available for hire day and night Rate $10 per hour plus $2 light coin meter Meeting & Social Rooms for Private Hire

Ph: Leo Tonini 54865320 0402788583

DISTRICT SERVICE CLUB

Serving Our Community

Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesdays Lockington Heritage Complex

President Lion: Marg Dowie 0427 795 576

Secretary Lion: Neil Haines 5486 8220

Coburn & Reid Pharmacy

177 Annesley Street, Echuca

For Deliveries of Medicines & Prescriptions

Phone 5480 6011 or Fax 5480 2486

Week days only

LOCKINGTON COMMUNITY

CENTRE

Bookings Call Bev Brereton 5486 2331

Or 0447 553 303

LOCKINGTON RECREATION

RESERVE

Bookings now made with Brendan Pentreath:

0428 862 200 If you cannot contact Brendan,

phone Louise Murray ph 5486 5338 or 04 2886 5338

LOCKINGTON & DISTRICT BUSH NURSING CENTRE INC.

Registered Number: A11551

Caring for the Lockington Community

HOURS: 8.30am to 4.30pm Mon-Fri

Nursing Care & Pathology Doctors Tuesday 9.30am-4.30pm

Allied Health by appointment

Phone 5486 2544

NEW AND USED VEHICLES,

SERVICE & PARTS

At Echuca Toyota our Service Department only use genuine Toyota

parts and accessories all technicians are factory trained for your peace of mind. So come visit the friendly professional

team at Echuca Toyota.

101 NORTHERN HIGHWAY ECHUCA PH 5482 3377

www.echucatoyota.com.au

COMMUNITY COMMUNITY RETAIL

ECHUCA CHEMIST

Beauty Products - Vitamins - Prescriptions - Fragrances

192 HARE STREET

Phone: 5482 6666

DARBYTAX 58 Lowry Street, Rochester

Accounting / Tax / Audits

Contact : Alan Darbyshire

0419 584 060 Email :

darbytax@bigpond.com

Lockington District Family

Landcare Group

President John Wright 0409 259 723

Secretary Wendy Sims 0427 868 307

Meetings…7:30 pm at the Bush Nursing Centre

on the first Thursday of even months

(Feb, April, June, Aug, Oct, Dec)

HEALTH

Trading hours of Lockington Branch Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 10.00am - 2.00pm Thursday & Friday 9.30am - 12 Noon, 12.45pm - 4.00pm

For more information please contact

Lockington branch on 5486 2304

3-5 Lockington Road, Lockington

Open Tuesday-Sunday 10am-6pm

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Ph 5483 7767 or 0427 837767

Sales of Honda & Suzuki motor-cycles, Cox, Cub Cadet, Yardman

and MTD mowers, Makocraft boats.

Service of all makes and Models. 116 Northern Highway Echuca

Phone 54823329

Highside Motorcycles, Mowers and Marine

Servicing - Rochester, Elmore,

Lockington, Echuca & Districts 0418558578

RETAIL RETAIL RETAIL

Our financial solutions include:

Insurance Protection

Superannuation Solutions

Investment Strategy

Retirement Planning

Centrelink Benefits to Offset

Your Retirement Savings

486 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo. Phone: 5443 4388

Stephen White Financial Services P/L is a Corporate Authorised Representative

(ARN 236541) of NEO Financial Solutions P/L AFSL 385845

Complete range of Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge and Subaru vehicles.

Warm personalised service, so come visit our team or call to book your vehi-

cle in for a service. 76 Northern Hwy., Echuca

(opposite Toyota) 5480 3611 www.echucajeep.com.au

www.echucasubaru.com.au

DEALERSHIP

SERVICE PARTS

NEW VEHICLES FINANCE

Lockington District Business Centre Inc.

Ph 5486 2683

Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm

Saturday 8am to 12:30pm

Helen’s Takeaway

11 Hopetoun Street, Lockington

Ph 4408 7610

Open 7 days 6:30am to 9:00pm

(Winter hours Mon-Fri 6:30am to 7:30pm)

Post Office Phone/Fax 5486 2419

Open 9am - 6pm Mon to Fri 9am to midday Saturdays

1300 837 699 www.siriustanks.com.au

(Lockington based business)

We supply Domestic Water Tanks

of all sizes, shapes, materials and colours.

Open 7 Days Monday to Thursday 7:30am to 6:30pm

Friday 7:30am to 8:00pm Sat 7:30am to 1:00pm and 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Sun 8:00am to 1:00pm

Phone 54862200 fax 54862405

Lockington Rd. Lockington

Nampara Spit Roast & Catering.

We work You Party We use china crockery & stainless

steel cutlery

Contact Steve – 0499 348 260 Email

namparaspitroast@ozemail.com.au To discuss your next event

Lockington Hotel 1-3 Archibald Street

Lockington

Ph 0490 219 728 Mine Host : Allen Macdermid

Monday & Tuesday - CLOSED Wednesday 2 - 8 pm Thursday 2 - 9 pm

Friday & Saturday 2 - late Sunday 2 - 7

Meals (6-9pm) Friday & Saturday only

MARIA’S CAFE

13 Hopetoun St, Lockington Ph: 5486 2292 Tuesday to Friday

8.30 am to 3.00 pm

Friday night dinners 5:30 pm to 9 pm (bookings)

Saturday 8.30am to 2.00pm

Catering, cakes, and private functions available

Pensioner Discounts

Every Tuesday

(Conditions apply)

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Paint and Sip

at Lockington Heritage Complex

Using Mixed Media, enjoy a pleasant evening of art

making,,tutored by Susan McMinn from the Arnold Street Gallery, Bendigo

Mixed Media Adult’s Session

Friday 3rd May

7:30pm to 9:30pm

Adults $65

$60 for early bird tickets by 19th April. Seniors discount $60.

Includes tuition, all art materials,

Wine, and nibbles.

Keep an eye out for our next Kids Art Bash

Contact: Susan McMinn ph 0439 571 054

Or Kathy Connors ph 0427 377 380

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

Lions Club of Lockington Inc.

SWAP MEET & MARKET SHOW AND SHINE HISTORIC CARS

Sunday May 19th, 2019 at Lockington Park

Commencing 7.00am ‘til 1.00pm Site fee: $10.00 (includes one adult entry)

Entry fee: Adults $5.00 Children free ENQUIRIES:

Marg Dowie Phone: (03) 54 837 559 Mobile: 0427 795 576

Email: margdowie628@gmail.com

Promoted by LIONS CLUB OF LOCKINGTON Booked sites must be taken up by 8.00am. If unable to attend, please contact Margaret Dowie on the morning of the meet. Send entries to: Lions Club of Lockington c/o Margaret Dowie P.O. Box 608 ECHUCA 3564 ………………………………………………………………… Name: …………………………... Phone: ………………... Address: ……………………………………………………. Type of goods for sale: ………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………

KOTTA HALL Kotta/Lockington Roads, Kotta

BUSH DANCE & BBQ From 5:30pm

Saturday 13th April 2019 Admission: $10 Adults, $5 (Aged 5-15)

Under 5 years free

Come and join us for a fun night

Featuring the

Billabong Bushies

Hosted by the Kotta Hall Committee

Contact: Annette on 04 4827 5239

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“300 WORDS” CHALLENGE We are happy to continue with our 300 Words Challenge into 2019. Please send us your articles and photos for inclusion in the paper, and receive a $10 Locky Dollars Voucher.

How to enter your article in the Challenge? Write an article 250 to 300 words in length, including the headline, email it to lockynews@bigpond.com with “300 Word Challenge” in the Subject line and attach at least one photo. (preference will be given to articles submitted in Word file format) Your article could be about something fun you’ve done, something funny you’ve seen, or a memory you’d like to share. We just ask that any articles are relevant to our local community, and that they are fair and not controversial. (our normal conditions of publication apply) Alternately, we are keen to include some interview style articles about some of our community volunteers. We would like to encourage readers to interview volunteers so we all get to know a bit more about who volunteers for which community groups, and some information about what they do, how long they’ve done it, and why they do it. We would like to keep all interviews to a standard format so we request everyone use the standard questionnaire which can be found on the lockingtonvic.com.au website, under the Locky News banner. All articles must show the author’s full name and contact details (address and phone number) although only your name will be published. Kids under 15 years of age must include their age.

Easter Biscuit Bake 2019

LOCKINGTON

B&B

AT THE

“Old Bakery”

yummy cooked breakfast

phone 5486 2392

1 McColl Street, Lockington

Campaspe Shire Council Immunisation Session

At Bush Nursing Centre

For adults, children and infants

Will visit

Lockington next on

Tues. April 9

Phone 5486 2544 for appointments.

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

Tongala & District Memorial Aged Care Service Inc

Serving the Community Since 1925

R. M. McHale Hostel & Koraleigh Nursing Home for planned &

emergency respite care & permanent residential aged care

Deakin Village – affordable rental Independent Living Units

Memorial Drive Retirement Village

For further information contact:

Sarah Tee, 18 Purdey Street

Tongala, Vic. 3621 Phone: 03 5859 0800

Email: tacs@tongalas.own.net.au

“Care in the friendly town”

Justice of the Peace

We volunteer our time in the community to witness documents

A phone call to arrange a convenient time for this service would be

appreciated.

Gwen Fiedler 5486 2465 &

Wendy Sims 0427 868 307 (Victoria)

Paul Harrison 0436 306 388 (N.S.W)

LOCKINGTON DEB BALL

Friday 24th May, 2019

Hosted by LOCKINGTON

CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL

Tennyson

CFA

AGM

Wednesday

April 10th 2019

6:30pm BBQ

for a 7:00pm Start

All apologies to either Captain John Douglas

54882 243 Or

Secretary Liz Harry 0429 882 332

Hope you can make it

It is more rewarding

to watch money

change the world

than to watch it accumulate

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Your Local Dairy Cattle Specialist

Dairy Herds

Export Heifers

Cull Cows

Lines of Heifers

LEE HAMILTON 0418 352 366 Rochester

Norm & Dot Moon Phone: 5486 5355

Specialising in supply of fill and carting of-

Filling for Cow Lanes Feed Pads Gravel and Sand Loam, Packing Sand and Scoria

RESTDOWN ROAD, BAMAWM

Phone: 5484 1094

For all your fertiliser needs including gypsum, lime & seed.

Mixing Plant for individual blends

BREAD MAKING FLOUR

RURAL RURAL RURAL

HUMBERT LANDFORMING

Phone: 0428 106 132

STONE’S DAIRY SERVICES

10 Lockington Road

Manager: Brett Stone

Shop: 5486 2229 Mobile: 0428 862 655

Email: brett.stone@alansds.com.au

* AMMTA Accredited Technician * Vats * Dairy Plant Installations * Machine Tests * Plant & Pump Services * Dairy Supplies

Fri: 10am - 5pm (closed 12 to 1pm)

Whole Farm Plans

Community Drains

Reuse Systems

NVIRP Assistance & Advice

GPS Surveys

Irrigation Development Costing

Phone James Schroen 5486 2262

WRIGHT’S Haulage Contractors

& Grain Traders

For all your feed grain requirements Bulk & General freight, fertiliser & Gypsum needs.

DAVID WRIGHT Tel: 5486 8343 Mob: 0428 505 609

EXCAVATOR HIRE

Bamawm 3561

Excavator Hire Laser Laser Bucket Smudging Truck and Trailer Hire

for all your:- Rock, Sand, Soil & Fill.

Daryl is servicing the Echuca, Lockington, Bamawm and

Rochester Area Specialising in Fat and Store

Cattle, Dairy and Export Heifer Sales

Contact Daryl Collins on 0427 882 227

Ian: 0428 505 053 Neil: 0427 505 053

Luke McMahon: 0409 454 208 Shepparton - Lindsay: 0419 520 743

Lockington Office: 5486 2347

www.maddisonlivestock.com.au office@maddisonlivestock.com.au

BAMAWM FARM SERVICES

(Trading as PA & ML Stanford)

Rural Fencing

Mini Bobcat Hire - Rotovating; Site Clearing; Post Hole Digging; Leveling; Shed Cleaning (calves)

"Your Second Hand" Phone Phil Stanford

0429 865 424 / 5486 5424 A/H

Automated Livestock Feed Systems

Sales, Service and Spares

Grant Humbert 0428 106 132

Peter Bongiovanni E OCKINGTON NGINEERING

Mechanical repairs to trucks, cars, tractors, machinery &

Cummins Diesel Engines

Spare Parts & Castrol Lubricants

Phone: 5486 2215 Mobile: 0408 511 829

27 Pannoo Road Lockington

Email:lockeng27@gmail.com

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DORMAN’S ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS P/L

382 HIGH STREET, ECHUCA

ALL TYPES OF

ELECTRICAL WORK

phone: 5482 4353 mobile: 0428 505 301

Reg. Vic 1607, NSW 35190

RC & HA KILSBY Master Builder

Housing, Renovations & Additions

Phone: 5486 2578 Mobile: 0428 505 702

MBAV 5488, RBP DB-U-9157

ACN: 007 405 978

TRADE TRADE TRADE

Specialists in Commercial and Residential Works

including: Shower Screens & repairs,

Security Doors, Glass Splashbacks,

Mirrors, Wardrobe Doors, Pergola Enclosures, Windows & Doors.

All glass repairs.

Servicing Lockington/Bamawm for over 10 years

Phone: 5480 6694 18 McKenzie Road, Echuca

Market Street Garage

GENERAL SERVICING AND REPAIRS TO ALL MAKES OF CARS

PHONE CON PEPPAS

0401 378 022

28 Market Street Lockington(300meters from

theHeritage Complex)

Mon - Fri: 9.00am - 4.00pm

Supply and fit timber & aluminium

• Windows • Security Doors

• Flyscreens • Shower Screens

• Sliding Wardrobe Doors

• Splash Backs

• Residential Locksmithing

Phone 0421 839 206 Email: rochyglass@gmail.com

ROCHY GLASS

Glass/Glazing/Mirrors

Arrowline Constructions

- Bathrooms and Kitchens - Decks and Pergolas

- Timber flooring - All aspects of carpentry

Matt Gould

0411 792 294

www.briansruralfencing.com.au

TV ANTENNAS, CCTV SECURITY ALARMS, EXTRA POINTS FOR

TV, PAY TV, INTERNET, WIFI ACCESS POINTS, SHED TO HOUSE INTERNET

Brendan 0437 342 255 12 Wills Street, Lockington

brendan@anydayantennas.com

ANYDAY ANTENNAS

G & K AUTOMOTIVE

Workshop in the Bamawm Area

All new Equipment FREE Pickup and Delivery

service in the Rochester/Lockington

area.

Call Glen Viney today 0428 110 071

For a FREE no obligation quote.

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Lockington Community Centre. Victoria (25 minutes S.W. of Echuca & 20 minutes N.W. of Rochester)

Friday 2nd, Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th August 2019

CRAIG GILES, KINTA, GRANT LUHRS, COL THOMSON, ANNETTE & KIM (NZ), KERRAN KEATS, RUPE ADAMS, RAY MACARTNEY, ERIC BALL, PAUL DUNBAR,

JAMES MOORE,MICK HOCKING, KENNY GARRETT, BRUCE MOORE, GRAHAM BAIRD, DALE JONES, COLIN OVENS, JOHN RIDDEL, The GOOD TIME BAND, and more TBA

for more information go to www.lockingtoncmf.com

Enjoy a weekend of All styles of Country Music and 50’s & 60’s Rock’n’Roll plus a good dash of laughs and fun. The Hall has an excellent Dance Floor. This is a Non

alcohol event. Meals, Snacks & beverages available at reasonable prices. Wheelchair access and disabled toilets.

Friday 7.00 pm – 10.00 pm Tickets $ 10 Saturday 11.00 am – 10.00 pm Tickets $ 26 Sunday 10.30 am – 5.00 pm Tickets $ 16

(Gospel 10.30am-11.30am) *Online Early-Bird Special, three day pass (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) $ 42

Get in early and save ! !

*don’t miss out available now online at www.ticketebo.com.au/lockingtoncmf

or via the Lockington CMF website www.lockingtoncmf.com

ACCOMODATION & CAMPING at Lockington …

Powered & Unpowered sites at Travellers Rest phone Dorothy 0447 787 581 There are also areas for Free Camping for “ Fully self-contained units ” For a tour of the “Living Heritage Museum” phone Des 0427 862 334

More accommodation opportunities will be posted on the website as they come to hand .

ACCOMODATION & CAMPING WITHIN 25 minutes of Lockington … Rich River Tourist Park, Echuca 03 54800999 * Discount for Festival ticket holders. Rivergum Motel, 85 Northern Hwy, Echuca West. 03 54824244 All Rivers Motor Inn, 115 Northern Hwy, Echuca West 03 54825677 Sunriver Home Park, 2 Northern Hwy, Echuca West. 03 54825677 Rochester Motel 03 54841077 Rochester Wine Tavern & B&B 03 54843887

For further enquiries or flyers phone Roz 0408 597307 or email rozandcraig@bigpond.com

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Producers need to remain alert for blue-green algae The current seasonal conditions remain typical for blue-green algae to thrive in farm water supplies.

Victoria’s Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Charles Milne, said livestock owners need to remain alert – blue green algae poisoning is usually seen in late summer and early autumn, and can result in poisoning of livestock, including pets.

“As there is no specific treatment for blue-green algae poisoning, producers should check farm water supplies daily for blooms, as this remains the most effective way of preventing stock deaths.

“Blue-green algal blooms typically appear as surface scum that looks like a suspension of green paint or curdled green milk, often with an earthy smell. However, the colour may range from pale green to dark brown,” Dr Milne said.

Deaths can occur when stock drink toxins produced by the blue-green algae, often when it is concentrated on the down-wind side of a water supply and has formed a dense, surface scum.

Animals that have consumed blue-green algal toxin may appear ill very rapidly, develop a staggery gait, collapse, begin to convulse and die – typically within 24 hours – depending on the toxicity of the bloom and the concentration of the toxin.

Those that do not die immediately often suffer severe liver damage. This may lead to the development of jaundice (the yellows) or photosensitisation over the next few days.

Dr Milne said those that recover from these ailments often suffer from chronic ill-thrift.

If a suspicious bloom is noticed, stock should be removed as quickly as possible, and a safe alternate water supply provided.

“Where possible producers should identify an alternative water supply, prior to their primary source of livestock drinking water being affected by a bloom. There may not be time to identify an alternative water source once the primary water supply is affected”, said Dr Milne.

“We recommend laboratory testing of the water supply for the presence of blue-green algae, and a post-mortem examination of dead or sick animals by a veterinarian.”

Blue-green algae toxins may remain on dry pasture for a long-time following irrigation, often until there is a rain event or further irrigation with uncontaminated water.

Contaminated water should not be used to irrigate vegetables and fruit or come in contact with plants being grown for food, particularly fruit and vegetables that are mostly eaten raw such as apples, grapes, tomatoes, strawberries, cabbages and other salad greens. It is also recommended to keep stock off pasture that has been irrigated with blue-green algae contaminated water for at least seven days after irrigation.

Dr Milne said dogs are also prone to poisoning as they tend to swim in farm water supplies and should be kept away from suspect water sources.

Further information on blue-green contamination in your irrigation water source or livestock water supply is available on the Agriculture Victoria website at agriculture.vic.gov.au/agriculture/farm-management/blue-green-algae-issues.

Managing livestock during challenging times Farmers can access specialist advice on livestock management through drought and dry conditions without leaving home, thanks to a series of phone seminars/webinars being delivered by Agriculture Victoria.

Each of the four one-hour seminars will focus on a key area of livestock management and will provide practical information for livestock producers, based on the latest science and best practice.

Producers can join the evening session via their phone and/or computer, tablet or smartphone.

Agriculture Victoria’s Regional Manager Meat and Wool Services, Jo Cameron acknowledged it is often difficult for farmers to take time out of their busy work days to attend events in person, so the seminars were seen as a convenient way for them to engage.

“Delivered over four consecutive weeks, the sessions will cover four key areas of livestock management including establishing stock containment areas; managing stock water supply; livestock feeding and nutrition, and pasture recovery after rain,” she said.

“Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions and discuss issues with the presenters during each session.” The presenters, who are subject experts from Agriculture Victoria, include Ian Gamble (stock containment areas), Clem Sturmfels (farm and stock water supply), Garry Armstrong (livestock feeding and nutrition) and Fiona Baker (pastures). Seminars are free and will be held from 8pm to 9pm on the following dates: 25 March – establishing a Stock Containment Area 1 April – farm and stock water supply 8 April – livestock feeding and nutrition 15 April – pasture recovery after rain

For further information or to register please go to: https://bit.ly/2CdWVX2. If you are unable to register online please phone Jo Cameron on (03) 5355 0523 or 0419 832 704 or email: jo.cameron@ecodev.vic.gov.au

For more information on the support available to farmers managing dry conditions and drought please visit www.agriculture.vic.gov.au/dryseasons

Now open: Water rebate for Victorian farmers Victorian livestock farmers hit by drought can now claim up to a quarter of cost of putting in more efficient water infrastructure.

The Federal Government will invest $5 million in Victoria through the On-Farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate scheme, which will be run by the State.

It has been announced that eligible Victorian farmers would be able to claim up to $25,000.

This rebate will help Victorian livestock farmers to improve on-farm water infrastructure to better manage drought and dry conditions now and into the future.

As part of the $50 million On-Farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate scheme, the rebate applies to new purchases and installation of pipes, water storages and water pumps, distilling dams, and associated power supplies such as generators. It will provide a 25 per cent rebate up to $25,000 for eligible water infrastructure to enhance drought resilience for farmers.

Eligible farm businesses can apply for the rebate via Rural Finance by contacting them on 1800 260 425 or visiting www.ruralfinance.com.au/

For more information visit agriculture.gov.au/water/national/on-farm-infrastructure-rebate

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Farm Business Assistance The Farm Business Assistance program provides support payments for farm businesses that are experiencing significant financial pressure due to the prolonged dry conditions and industry downturn.

The program aims to provide immediate financial relief and alleviate some cost-of-living pressures.

The support payment is flexible and can be used to pay municipal rates, household spending, farm expenses or other business costs.

What it provides: One-off payment of $2,500 to eligible dairy farmers in Northern Victoria (if you are a dairy farmer below the age of 35 and/or a recipient of the Farm Household Allowance).

If you would like to register your interest, please email your contact details to drought.support@ecodev.vic.gov.au

The Farm Support Fund The Farm Support Fund provides discretionary support for eligible farm businesses that are experiencing significant financial pressure.

The program will provide immediate financial relief and alleviate some cost-of-living pressures for specific farm businesses not eligible for the Farm Business Assistance program.

This will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

This support payment will allow farm businesses to best

determine how to use the funding, for example – the payment of municipal rates, household spending, on on-farm improvements or business costs.

What it provides: Case by case discretionary support for eligible farm businesses not eligible for the Farm Business Assistance program.

On-Farm Drought Infrastructure Support Grants Program extended What it provides: the $5000 On-Farm Drought Infrastructure Support Grants Program helps with infrastructure improvements such as water and fence or stock containment areas.

This grant program has been extended to the northern and north west region within the Alpine, Benalla, Buloke, Campaspe, Gannawarra, Greater Bendigo, Greater Shepparton, Hindmarsh, Indigo, Loddon, Mildura, Moira, Strathbogie, Swan Hill, Towong, Wangaratta, Wellington, Wodonga or Yarriambiack local government areas.

Guidelines for the infrastructure support grants are available at: https://www.ruralfinance.com.au/uploads//grant_files/On-Farm-Drought-Infrastructure-Support-Grant-Guidelines.pdf

Resources:Dry seasons support webpage

www.agriculture.vic.gov.au/dryseasons

Campaspe Shire Council News

Tuesday, 21 May Council meeting, 5pm Echuca Civic Centre Information: Frank Crawley

Receive your rates notice via email Council now offers residents the option to receive their rates notice electronically via email. To make the change from paper mail to email, visit the ’your rates’ section on council’s website and complete the request to change form.

Online services expanded Council has expanded its online service where residents can now lodge a request for service, for waste, roads, rates, public toilets and more. Simply visit council’s website and click on the ‘lodge an online request’ tab on the home page. Payments can also be made online, through the “make a payment” tab.

Port Activity Grants Council is offering local groups, schools, businesses and individuals the opportunity to apply for a grant of up to $2,000 to conduct a free program or activity in Echuca's Port Precinct. Events must be held prior to 30 June, with applications closing 14 June, or when all funding has been allocated. For more information or to apply, visit the ‘Now open’ section on council’s website.

Business Workshops A number of business skills workshops are happening across the region in coming months. For more information, visit council’s website. IMMUNISATION SESSIONS

Appointments are available in Gunbower and Girgarre. Please call the Immunisation team on 1300 666 535 to book.

Monday, 27 May Lockington Bush Nursing Centre 11.30 – 12 noon

2019 Campaspe Small Business

Boot Camp

Join us for some interactive workshops delivered by industry experts and mentors. You will receive strategies, tools and case studies to apply to your Business.

Advanced marketing: How to make your

strategy work smarter Wednesday 15 May, 6 – 9:30pm

Rochester Wine Tavern & Bed and Breakfast 49 Moore Street, Rochester

Tickets $20

Business planning essentials: How to build a road map to success

Thursday 6 June, 7:30 – 9:30am Campaspe Shire Function Room (next to Law

Courts) 2 Heygarth Street, Echuca

Tickets $20

For more information or to book, please contact

Stacey Fraser 0439 698 947

s.fraser@campaspe.vic.gov.au

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LBUFNC Season 2019 Club News “Staying united on and off the field”

Welcome to the Season Welcome to the 2019 Season! So much has happened in the off season - we have picked up some great recruits, we've been training hard and we have been working together to improve our club spirit. No matter what the results are this year I feel like we have a real recipe for success. Will this be the year of the cat? I certainly hope so! Meet the President For those who are new to the club I'd like to introduce you to our President, Colin Bacon. Col is a hard worker, great club person and tells the very best dad jokes (which you will have no choice but to listen to! Sorry!). This is Col's third year in the top job but he's been a part of LBU for forever. So be sure to say hi and introduce yourself when you see him around the traps. We'll introduce the rest of the Executive Committee in following editions. Season Curtain Raiser - 6th April We will be opening the season with a curtain raiser match against White Hills for our first round. Our game times will be moved to later in the day for all grades. We will share those games times once they are confirmed. So put this date in your diary and be sure to get along for this exciting match to open the HDFNL season. Club Membership Fees Membership can now be paid online through our TeamApp (details in the next article) along with any club clothing or insurance for footballers. Our membership options this year are: Senior Single - $104 Family (2A + dependent children) - $208 Junior Single - $93.60 Past Member/Player - $30 With our Past Member/Player membership option you also receive one weekend free pass.

Team App For those who haven't downloaded or used TeamApp then you're missing out. It's a fantastic app that holds all our LBU news, events, fixtures, ladders and more. But most importantly you can order for and pay all your club clothing as well as your club membership all in the one spot. To download this app just go to the App Store on your smartphone or iPad. Sign up to TeamApp -you will be sent an email to confirm your registration. Log into the App and search for LBUFNC. Choose your applicable access group. If you don't have a smartphone or an iPad then you can access this program on your computer at www.lbufnc.teamapp.com It's that simple! The Apex Gift was held on March 1 Apex Echuca-Moama are giving local sporting clubs the opportunity to compete for their annual sponsorship funds. Runners representing LBU so far are: U18s Football - Tom Allitt & Oscar Reid U18s Netball - Milly Haines Seniors Football - Oscar Reid, Tyronne Sinclair & possibly Jarod Bacon Seniors Netball - Milly Haines & Jess Hill And with new categories to compete in this year we have the following LBU representatives: Longest kick - Zeik Johnstone and Tyler Phillips Goal shooting - Stacy Bacon Good luck to all our athletes! And anyone else wishing to participate can contact their coaches or Col.

More photos from page 6, World’s Greatest Shave

Friend and family lining up to shave Judy’s head, and Grandson Archie shaving Pop’s head

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Lockington Bowls Club

Report: March 19

The women played a game of Triples on Tuesday with a great deal of talent on display. The winning team comprised Mary Thomas, Anne Lowrie and Lois Chugg (s) with daylight second. In the CVBD Week-end Pennant Grand finals, our division four teams battled valiantly against the stronger Mathoura combinations before succumbing to a 57-87 defeat. Two rinks fell just short of victory while the remaining rink had a bad day at the office. (O McPhee, P Collins, P Cunnington, B Musgrove (s) lost to R Murphy 24-25; A Harris, D Thomas, J van den Bosch, N Haines (s) l.t. T Starkey 14-39; K Stout, B Kinnane, G Shawcross, S Peter (s) l.t. G McConchie 19-23). Congratulations to Mathoura who proved too good on the day. Players and members enjoyed a relaxing evening at the clubhouse to celebrate a successful season of bowls. In the club competitions the women are playing the 100 Up championship. First round winners are Annie Haines defeating Lorraine Appleby while Annette Brereton proved too consistent for Denise Gilmore. The men’s competitions are slowly being completed. In the 100 Up championship, Kalvin Stout defeated Don Isgro to make the semi-finals. Games to be completed are Andrew Harris versus Owen McPhee, Graeme Turner v. Phillip Cunnington and Ian Johnson v. Ray Hanson. These games must be finished as soon as possible. Likewise the remaining matches in the Presidents trophy 21 Up championship. Members have travelled far and wide to local tournaments. The women enjoyed the hospitality and greens at Elmore Triples and the Rich River Villawood Fours. The men have represented the club at Tongala, Lake Boga, Leitchville and Calivil. The final night of the Sports bowls was held on Tuesday evening with a smaller but a slightly higher standard field on show. The winning team of Jacob Haines, Doug Pearse, Tom Davis, Ian Haines (s) collected the spoils with two wins plus 5 shots ahead of Carolyn Eade, Annie Haines, Jeff Carnie, Phillip Cunnington (s) 1 win / 1 loss +5 shots. Organiser Chris Stewart thanked all the new talent for supporting the three night series and trusted that they enjoyed the opportunity to learn the art of bowling. The ladies were thanked for supplying the supper over the duration. The club will hold the annual "Toyota" Open Fours this Sunday starting at 9.30am. Entries are rolling in for this special tournament. Contact Chris Stewart 5486 2607 (urgently) to save disappointment. The weekly Friday practice and meal was generously attended with Phillip Cunnington winning the lucky members draw.

Report: March 24 The women enjoyed ideal conditions for their weekly game of Social bowls. The name of the game was Triples with the winning team comprising Joy Weller, Anne Lowrie and Phyllis MacFarlane (s) in a defining game of bowls. On Sunday the club welcomed 64 bowlers to compete in the annual “Toyota” Open Fours. Clubs represented included Calivil, Bendigo, South Bendigo, Lake Boga, Rich River, Moama, City of Echuca, Mathoura, Stanhope, Tongala, Leitchville plus several members. Bowlers played on the recently renovated big green and the reports were very positive. Club President Russell Shawcross thanked the Green keeper Ian Johnson and Kevin Humbert for all their input during the huge task. After the completion of the scheduled four games of ten ends, there were three teams undefeated. Following a lengthy countback the winners were the South Bendigo rink of Jack Pell, Darren Hunter, Justin Millard, Tony Marsili (s) 65 points plus 21 shots ahead of the Leitchville team comprising Jasmine Aburrow, Jo Eagles, Tony Cantwell, Kevin Dehne (s) 62 pts +21 shots. The unlucky team was the composite rink of Russell Shawcross, David Lupton, Lal Whyte, John Dinsdale (s) 61 pts +14 shots to finish third. Special competition winners included Andy Harris, Jo Eagles (Leitchville) and Leo Swan (Lake Boga). Tournament Secretary Chris Stewart thanked the sponsors Echuca Toyota flor their ongoing support. The women were congratulated on another presentation of delightful meals on the day. Stewart also wished good bowling to Jasmine Aburrow in her quest for the upcoming BowlsVic Novice Singles to be played at the Mulgrave Country Club on Sunday 14

th April 2019.

During the week several bowlers converged on Bendigo for the Annual Country Week of bowls. Russell Shawcross and Ray Hanson competed in the Pairs and just failed to win their section while Tom Davis and Alan Kauffman won a couple of games. In the Fours played later in the week, Shawcross, Davis and Kauffman combined with Hank Jensen (White Hills) and Mick O’Connor (Bendigo East) to win four out of the five games after losing the final game by 12 shots. The team was leading the section on four wins plus 28 shots holding a 5 shot buffer and one win over their Ocean Grove opponents before the defeat. In the club competitions Andrew Harris defeated a gallant Owen McPhee in the final of the B grade championship. McPhee started the game in good form, but Harris chimed in with a brilliant display of draw bowling to power to an effortless 25-6 victory and take home the title that eluded him last year in the defeat at the hands of John van den Bosch. McPhee was far from disgraced and will improve as he gains from the experience. Games in the 100 Up championship and the Presidents Trophy 21 Up need to be completed as soon as possible. The women will hold the annual Medley Fours tournament

on Friday 12th April 2019 commencing

at 10.00am. Contact Annie Haines 5486 8220 for details. The Friday evening gathering enjoyed a fine meal and the elated Kevin Humbert won the lucky members draw.

Winners of the Toyota Fours Tournament last Sunday was South Bendigo, in which Justin Millard, a former Lockington player, was a member of the team.

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St. Mary’s Op Shop

Mon, Wed, 10am to 2pm

Thurs Fri, 10am to 2:30pm

MONDAYS

Strength & Balance Class 9.00 am - Bush Nursing Centre

Nicole Hocking Podiatrist 9.30 - 4.30. - Bush Nursing Centre. Phone: 5486 2544.

Lockington & District T.O.W.N Club 6.30 pm - Bush Nursing Centre (Activities Room) TUESDAYS

Men’s Shed 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Phone 0499 170 329

Dr. Patrick Nzegwu 9.30 am - 5.00 pm Bush Nursing Centre Phone: 5486 2544.

Lockington Playgroup 10.00am - 9:30 to 11:30am St. James Church Hall. Enquiries: Tammy Norman 0411 056 765

Ladies Social Bowls 10:00 am start. WEDNESDAYS

Strength & Balance Class 9.00 am - Bush Nursing Centre.

Massage with Anita. Phone 5486 2544 for appointment.

Tai Chi 5:30- 6:30 pm Bush Nursing Centre $8 per session, with Fay Sizeland THURSDAYS

Social Activity Day 10am - Bush Nursing Centre Phone: 5480 6701

Men’s Shed By appointment Phone: 0499 170 329

Ladies Social Badminton 9:30am - Bamawm Sports Centre. Enquiries: 0458 548 622 SATURDAYS

Bingo 7:15 pm - St. Joseph’s Hall Campaspe St, Rochester.

Bank Trading Hours Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays - 10.00 am - 2.00 pm Thursdays & Fridays - 9.30 am to 12 noon, 12.45 pm to 4.00 pm

APRIL Friday 5 Locky Bowls Men’s practice 4:30pm followed by family BBQ

Saturday 6 HDFNL - Curtain Raising Match: White Hills v LBU Sunday 7 Heritage Complex Open 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm On Duty: Colin & Cherrill Pine Grove Gun Club Simulated Field & Game Monday 8 Meals On Wheels: St. James Evening Fellowship Senior Citizens Carpet Bowls 10:00 am Heritage Complex Meeting 7:30pm At the Complex Tuesday 9 Well Women’s Clinic Bush Nursing Centre Ph: 5486-2544 for appointment. Wednesday 10 Lions Club Dinner Meeting 7:30pm Heritage Centre Tennyson CFA AGM 6:30pm for BBQ 7:00pm start Thursday 11 Milloo CWA 10:00 am Milloo Hall Friday 12 Locky Bowls Men’s practice 4:30pm followed by family BBQ Social Indoor Bowls 7:30pm Bamawm Extension Hall

Saturday 13 HDFNL Round 1: LBU v Heathcote Kotta Hall Bush Dance & BBQ 5:30pm at Kotta Hall

Sunday 14 Heritage Complex Open 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm On Duty: Dan & Grace

Monday 15 Meals On Wheels: Action Group LOCKY NEWS TYPING DAY Closing time for articles/adverts 10:00am (earlier if possible) Senior Citizens Carpet Bowls 10:00am Followed by meeting Wednesday 17 Action Club Activity Night at Club Rooms Ph: 0428 844 489 or 0409 259 723 for details Friday 19 HDFNL - Round 2 Colbinabbin v LBU Locky Bowls Men’s practice 4:30pm followed by family BBQ Sunday 21 Easter Sunday Dawn Service 6:30am at Lion’s Park

Lockington Pony Club Rally 10:00 am Scurrah Reserve (contact Sherrin Harbour 0418 112 292)

Heritage Complex Open 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm On Duty: Deds & Dorothy

Monday 22 Meals on Wheels: St. Mary’s

Bamawm CWA 10:00 am Bamawm Community Social Centre

Senior Citizens Carpet Bowls 10:00 am Heritage Complex Meeting 7:30pm At the Complex

Wednesday 24 Lockington Lions Club Business Meeting 7:30pm Heritage Centre

Saturday 27 HDFNL Round 3: LBU v Huntly

Sunday 28 Lockington Pony Club Rally 10:00am Scurrah Reserve (contact Sherrin Harbour 0418 112 292)

Lockington Library Hours:

Tuesday 10.00 am – 2.00 pm

Wednesday 10.00 am – 2.00 pm and 3 pm – 5 pm

Thursday 10.00 am – 2.00 pm