Macar thur Advancement & Development Association Inc. Issue Nº 203 DECEMBER 2015

MACARTHUR NEWS

The next General Meeting of the Macarthur Advancement & Development Association Inc.

Wednesday 9th December 7.30pm at the Farmers Inn

Nativity Play Cancellation

With regret we announce that the Nativity

re-enactment planned for Saturday 5th December will not proceed.

This is due to circumstances beyond our

control and we will endeavour to put on this production in 2016.

Christmas Greetings from MADA

The members of Macarthur Advancement &

Development Association Inc would like to wish all

of you a very happy and safe Christmas. As

Christmas looms on the horizon and we all begin the

task of planning Christmas meals and shopping for

Christmas gifts, let us pause for a moment and

remember the people who have lost their lives in

senseless acts of terrorism in many parts of the world,

take time to think of their loved ones who will be

facing a bleak Christmas without them and also the

people who live in constant fear and danger.

As we watch our children and grandchildren unwrap

carefully chosen gifts, given with love, let us reflect

on the true message of Christmas, a message that for

now is being drowned out by the acts of terror and

barbarism that are reported almost daily.

“Peace on earth and goodwill to all men”

There will be no Macarthur News in January but we will return in February 2016. Articles for the February edition should be submitted by the 20th January.

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Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day 2015 was marked by a

special ceremony this year. In this, the 100th

Anniversary year of the landing at Gallipoli, a

plaque was unveiled in memory of those men and

women from the Macarthur district who have

served their country in time of war. The plaque

memorialises those who fought and died on the

battlefield, those who have passed away in the

days since, those still with us today and the men

and women who will, in the future, serve this

nation.

Rev. Will Pickett participated in the service and

conducted the blessing of the roses and dedication

of plaques to honour Ted Nunn, Merv Sparrow and

Bill Luke.

Councillor Ralph Leutton unveiled the Memorial

Plaque and following the service it was taken to the

cemetery and installed at the base of the Aleppo

Pine that was provided by Council prior to Anzac

Day and is descended from the original Lone Pine

at Gallipoli. If you visit the cemetery to have a

closer look at the plaque, wander around and have

a look at the graves marked with a red poppy.

These are some of the men and women honoured

by the Memorial Plaque. The presence of the

Primary School pupils at the service is always

special as is the participation of the Head Prefects.

Following the service light refreshments were

served at the RSL Hall and this provided a chance

for people to chat and reminisce. Thank you to the

many people who made an effort to be part of a

special moment in time when we pause to remem-

ber with pride those who sacrificed so much.

Councillor Ralph Leutton unveiling the

Memorial plaque

Nancy Sparrow and family at the blessing of the roses.

Below:- Macarthur Primary School children

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Macarthur Swimming Pool

The pool will be opening on Saturday 5 Dec at 1:00pm

AGM Wed 9 Dec 7:30pm Venue: Hall

Come support our pool to help its survival

YMCA runs the pool

We improve the pool

And need more help!

As a committee we are continually seeking ways to improve our facility. Some examples of

what we’ve done are the purchase of deck chairs and refurbishment of water slide.

We also liaise with the shire and YMCA with maintenance issues and projects such as the

garden beds and solar heating.

All queries to Brendan 0429334522

Buy a season ticket by Christmas Eve to be in the draw to win your money back!

We are planning a ‘Back to school’ pool party early Feb.

MACARTHUR ANGLICAN CHURCH

CHRISTMAS SERVICE IS TO BE ON

SUNDAY 20TH DECEMBER @ 11AM

ALL WELCOME TO ATTEND

BYO FINGER FOOD TO SHARE AFTER THE SERVICE

BOWLS NEWS

Macarthur Bowls Club Corporate Cup is

being held on Wednesdays 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th of

February, starting at 6:00 pm and followed by a sau-

sage sizzle. Teams of three non-experienced bowlers

compete with other like teams. Teams may be of any

gender and any age group. Family teams, Sports Club

teams, Association teams, Workplace teams. Costing

only $6 per player per night, the remaining available

places are filling fast. Phone John Bragg on 5570 5001

or Mary Millard on 5578 7264 with your entry today.

If you can't get a team together, just enter yourself and

we will include you in a team with some friends you

may not have yet met.

Our Alexandra House Sports Club Open Fours

Tournament will be played on Sunday Jan 17th. Last

year’s event was won by a team from the Mt Gambier

RSL Bowls Club skippered by ex Macarthur-ite Fred

Gould.

Our Ladies Ern Polack Electrical Invitation Fours

Tournament will be played on Thurs 21st January.

Last year's event was won by a team from Casterton.

Bowls Club social memberships are still available. At only $15 for the season, these represent good value.

Come along and give Lawn Bowls a try.

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Congratulations to Michelle Badenhorst from Suffoir Winery

Michelle is one of 13 farmers in Victoria

recently selected to participate in the Young

Farmer Scholarship program and is the lucky

recipient of a Young Farmer Scholarship. She

will be undertaking more training in Viticulture

to help grow their cellar door.

Part of her training will include studying

Viticulture, gaining practical experience in beer

brewing and testing the soil of the vineyard,

should they decide expand in the future.

Michelle plans to use this training to broaden

her knowledge in Viticulture, wine products,

craft beer, branching out into weddings, tailored

events and offering unique experiences such as

Chocolate and Wine pairings and picnics in the

vines. Well done Michelle!

Rams For Sale

South Down &

South Down Composite.

14-15 Months.

Contact: Sam Savin

0439 205 312

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SANTA CLAUS IS COMING! (again)

Saturday 12th December 2015

6pm BBQ – 8pm Santa

BYO food/drinks and BBQ supplied

50c per person

Families a plate of supper to share.

WHOLE COMMUNITY WELCOME

For more information: Leonie – 0438 586 762

Broadwater Community Reserve Inc.

Hamilton/Port Fairy Road,

Broadwater (old school)

MACARTHUR PUB

Pot &Parma on Thursday

A Macarthur Cricket Club

membership entitles you to a

$15 Parma and $5 kids meal at

pub.

Must show your membership.

Now taking bookings for Xmas

parties, includes bus pick up, trip

to Suffoir Winery a meal at the

hotel and bus drop off.

DAMS, ROADS,

DEEP RIPPING,

DRAINAGE,

STONE CLEARING

ROLLING, SAND, SOIL

or GRAVEL.

COWLAND EARTH MOVING

Brian Cowland

5576 1074

0407 528 608

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Macarthur RSL News

Members are advised of our next meeting

to be held in the club rooms

on Tuesday 8th December 2015 @ 8 pm

Traditional Tea Rooms

The Farmers Inn 37 High Street

Macarthur Serving

Coffee/ tea and cake all day In historic surroundings

Open

Thursday, Friday & Saturday

10.30am – 4.30pm Sunday 2pm – 5pm

Come in and inspect our range of gifts and homewares

Fresh fruit & vegies available Friday mornings in front of the Macarthur

Courthouse

Playgroup is now on: FRIDAYS : 10am - 12noon

(NOTE: change of day) Everybody Welcome

Come along for a cuppa and a chat

$2 per family- cuppa supplied and Bring eats/drinks

for children

At Broadwater Community Reserve (old school)

35km north of Port Fairy on the Port Fairy/Hamilton

Road.

Enquiries: Nicole(Secretary/Treasurer) 55764202

Leonie (President) 55764251

Broadwater Playgroup

Port Fairy/Hamilton Road

Broadwater Vic 3286

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MACARTHUR NEWS

Editor: Merilyn Cook.

Layout: Carole Dunn

Printing: Moyne Shire Council

Published by MADA

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Septic tank cleaning

Portable toilet hire

Grease Trap Cleaning

Excavator 8Tonne with 300, 450 and

600mm Augers

Septic tank installation,

Septic treatment system installation

and effluent drain replacement

Servicing all areas

Parfrey Plumbing

0355761102

Fox & Lillie Rural would like to advise that

the Macarthur store will be open Fridays only.

Trading Hours will be from 9.00 am to

4.30pm or by appointment.

For any wool buying, receivals and general

inquiries please contact

Colin Petersen 0427 528 126

Macarthur store 55 761394

Hamilton Store 55 724445

Main office and store will be situated at 86-94

Lodge Road Hamilton. Colin, David, Mat,

Graham & Mark will be able to help you with

any inquiries in regards to receivals of clip lots

and oddments.

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Lions Club news.

On November 6th, 7th and 8th Port Fairy/Belfast Lions

Club hosted the Annual V2 District convention where

472 guests were in attendance. V2 extends from Dart-

moor to Deer Park and from Horsham, Dimboola and

Nhill areas in the north to the coast – in all 71 clubs.

Seventeen Macarthur Lions, (including partners) attended

at various times over the weekend and all were present to

provide the Sunday lunch for all who had booked in.

Much business was attended to, along with excellent

guest speakers over a great weekend of fun and fellow-

ship enjoyed in perfect weather.

Lions Christmas cakes are now available at various

outlets around town. Only a limited number are available

so get in early to avoid disappointment.

Santa has sent a message asking all children who

would like to write to him again this year to make sure

their letters are posted early so he can reply before

Christmas. Letters written to him C/- Macarthur PO,

with a name and address on the back of the envelope, will

be replied to.

Australia Day, 2016, is fast approaching and again a free function will be provided at the Macarthur Recrea-tion Reserve (see notice elsewhere in newsletter). Come along and help celebrate what is good about living in Australia. Newcomers to the area are especially invited to participate.

Macarthur and District

Lions Club members

Present the annual

AUSTRALIA DAY

CELEBRATIONS Tuesday January 26th, 2016.

6.30pm onwards

Free BBQ, sausages, salads,

icy poles.

BYO drinks.

MACARTHUR

RECREATION RESERVE

Guest Speaker

Musical entertainment:

Phillip Shaw

Accordionist from

Mt Gambier.

Free train rides for children.

Supported by

Shed members are advised of our next general

meeting to held at ‘The Shed’ on Thursday

10th Dec following 12 noon BBQ.

NEW MEMBERS WELCOME

Electrical ‘Test & Tagging’ is available at

‘The Shed’ during operating hours, Tue &

Thur 10-12 or we can visit your home. Our

rates are reasonable so don’t put it off.

Always ‘Be Safe’ where electricity is concerned

ROUND BALING

& SILAGE

WRAPPING

Glenn (Cotton)

Baker

Rolling — Mowing

Raking & Teddering

Spraying — Sowing

Phone: (03) 55784246

0419 836 784

Eumeralla Property Services

Home handyman, small

renovations,

property maintenance, gardening

services.

Licensed Pest Control Technician.

Labour hire (High risk licence)

0419389022 55775220.

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Macarthur Community Gym

Membership only $50:00 per year.

All new members will have a free induction to the equipment with our

local fitness instructor Jodie Nicholls to get you started. You can then

choose to participate in Jodie’s twice weekly circuit classes which are

only $5:00 per class, and/or secure a key from the health centre so you

can go whenever you like.

Membership forms are available from Macarthur Community

Health, Enquiries 55522000

McLeod Transport

Livestock & General 45’ 2 x 1 Stock Crate Trailer 45’ Drop Deck Trailer

David McLeod

1127 Condah Road, Macarthur 3286

03 5578 4200 0428 527 264

Keating’s Caremore Pharmacy

Spilios Kolliou & Partners

2 Market St, Macarthur Vic 3286 Open Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 11am to 5pm

Ph: 55761001 Wed open till 5.30pm

Scripts, Drycleaning, Coral Colours, Natio

Christmas! Kris Kringle

Sox & Lox 3 pairs for $12 (stocking fillers)

New Gifts arriving for Christmas

Free Gift Wrapping

Spend $30 over Nov Dec to go in draw for gift hamper!

Call and see Helen or Bev.

Land Plane

Raking

Disc Ploughing

Track

Formation

Field Span

Draining.

Hay Baling

Air Seeder

Mouldboard Ploughing

Power Harrow

Mowing

Offset Disc Ploughing

LACHLAN & WALLACE HILL

AGRICULTURAL CONTRACTORS

Lachlan: 0418 761113 Wallace: 0419 591971

:

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G. HILL CONTRACTING

AGRICULTURAL SOLUTIONS

3 X 3 & 4 X 3 Square Baling. Disc & Mouldboard Ploughing.

Power Harrowing. V & Rotary Raking.

Self Propelled Mower. Conditioner & Windrower.

Silage Wrapping. Hay Cartage & Stacking. Harvesting.

Rotary Hoeing. Crop Rolling. General Cultivation.

Air Seeding of Cereals.

Direct Sowing of Small Seeds. Grouper Available.

Hay, Straw & grain Sales.

Phone George: 0427 053 488 Gary: 0427 761

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Parfrey Plumbing Macarthur

Your local Elgas dealer

Please contact us about the Elgas Seniors

Discount Promotion for existing

Elgas customers.

Phone: 0355761102

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