GLG March 2014 - District Council of Orroroo Carrieton

Newsletter No. 227
Serving Orroroo & Carrieton Region
Carrieton Rodeo
Sandi McMenamin and her band of 'Merry Men'.
(Photo courtesy of Mark Thompson, Institute of Back Yard Studies, Blackwood).
Read more about the Carrieton Rodeo on page 6
In This Issue
Bowls News
Looking Back
District Council of
Orroroo Carrieton
launches My Local
Services App
Carrieton Rodeo
Out and About
Thursday 27th February 2014
Read more about the My Local App
on page 13
Orroroo
Half Marathon
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Thursday 6th March 2014
Next Council Meeting
The next Ordinary Council Meeting will be held on March 11th 2014,
commencing at 9.30am in the Council Chambers in the Orroroo Memorial Hall.
Contents
CEO Update
Road Maintenance Program
Youth News Page 2
NRM Media Page 3
Release
Carrieton
Rodeo
Page 4
Clearing
Sale
Page 6
Goodbye
Page 6
Looking
Back
The last eight months has been a busy period
for the Council with the completion of 617 km
of the much needed patrol grading program in
the district, and 288.5 km of fire track and
buffer zones that was required to reduce the
risk of fires in the fire season.
The scheduled patrol grading program has now
been completed
and at this month’s
Engineering Committee Meeting we have
recommended that an additional 200km of
patrol grading was added to this year’s works
program, to make sure that our road network is
maintained in good order and continues to
improve. This will bring the total approved
patrol grading program up to 817kms this year.
This represents approximately 70% of all
unsealed roads in the district.
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Flood Damage Maintenance
Out and
About
Page 10
Bowls News Page 12
Starclub
Page 15
Community
News
Page 16
Community
Gym
Page 17
Gazette
Going-ons
Page 19
Community
Calendar
Page 20
The Engineering teams are busy with the flood
damage repair program through the district this
month, with many creek crossing and gutters in
need of minor repairs and maintenance. In
addition to this work, the committee
recommended that an additional budget
amount of $33,000 was spent on major flood
damage repairs to 600 metres on Crocker Hill
Road, 200 metres on McCallum Road, Barratta
Road, Boolcunda Road, Pamatta Road, Belton
Road. This work is scheduled as a high priority.
Road Construction – Re-sheeting Program.
The Engineering Team are currently finishing
the Minburra Road re-sheeting Project (due to
be completed by 21 March), and this concludes
the re-sheeting program that was established
for this year. The following re-sheeting projects
(roads) have been finished this year.
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Bullyacre Road
2
Hogshead Road
3
Pekina Black Rock Road
4
Blue Gum Road
5
Tarcowie Road
6
Bertha Brown Road
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Coomooroo Road
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Amyton Road
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Minburra Road
10 Belton Road
The Engineering committee has recommended
that the 2014/2015 road construction program is
accelerated and next year’s projects are started
as soon as possible. This may result in additional
re-sheeting of the road network before July.
OTHER WORKS
Next month the Council will also continue work
on sport and recreation facilities and is planning
to install additional equipment at the oval and
complete the BMX track with the youth project
team.
GREEN SLIPS (MAINTENANCE REQUEST)
The community are encouraged to lodge a
“Green Slip” for any work that is needed to
community facilities. The engineering team use
these green slips to prioritise works around the
community. Please call or use the online works
request form to lodge a maintenance request.
MY LOCAL SERVICES APP
For those with smart phones
and devices, please check out
the new MY LOCAL SERVICES
APP (free). This application is
available from the app store.
This app allows you to report
issues and send requests to Council and to receive important information about changes to
Council Services and community events.
Iian Wilson
CEO
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Northern and Yorke Natural Resources
Management Board News Release
The Lower North NRM Group is planning two mid-march
Silverleaf Nightshade workshops for members of the public
which includes information from Dr. John Heap of NRM
BioSecurity. Dates will be advertised in the near future.
It’s not too late to take action on Silverleaf Nightshade. Land
managers are reminded that it is not too late to guard against
Silverleaf Nightshade, (solanum elaeagnifolium) the virulent
South Australian summer weed.
For further advice with plant identification and management,
contact Natural Resources Northern and Yorke.
First identified in the northern agricultural districts in the
MEDIA CONTACT
1940s, Silverleaf Nightshade has spread far and wide, infesting
Louise McIntosh Communications and
thousands of hectares across the rich agricultural area of the
Engagement Coordinator Natural Resources Northern and
Northern and Yorke region.
Yorke Department of Environment, Water and Natural
Recent dry conditions are assisting farmers control a suite of
Resources
traditional summer weeds which do not appear to be present
Phone (08) 8841 3446 Mobile 0419 299 423 Email
in some areas, however, Natural Resources Northern and
[email protected]
Yorke Landscape Team Leader, Grant Roberts said that it is
www.environment.sa.gov.au
important for landholders to remain vigilant and take action
on any infestation sightings.
www.naturalresources.sa.gov.au/northernandyorke/
“Silverlieaf Nightshade is a deep-rooted perennial plant and
NEWS RELEASE 11/02/14
can greatly affect winter crop yield through water and nutrient
Contact
uptake,” Mr Roberts said.
Grant Roberts, Landscapes Team Leader Lower North District.
“Once it becomes established, a land manager’s control
0428 842 492
strategy may quickly move from an effort of eradication to the
less effective approach of managing established plants and
Kevin Teague, Landscapes Team Leader Upper North District.
trying to minimise their impact.”
0428 990 675
The movement of Silverleaf Nightshade from one property to
another occurs mainly through seed movement by stock, soil
and fodder. Within a property, cultivation of root fragments
and their subsequent growth is the main method of spread.
Ken Rudd, Landscapes Team Leader Yorke
District. 0427 280 820
“In this on-going battle against Silverleaf Nightshade,
prevention needs to focus on stopping weeds entering and
becoming established on agricultural properties,” Mr Roberts
said.
“High priority must be given to even the smallest infestation of
Silverleaf Nightshade, which can be spot-sprayed and treated
as part of an ongoing control and monitoring plan.”
Where colonies of Silverleaf Nightshade merge to become
major infestations, treatment should be done with a view to
reduce seed set and therefore the risk of seed movement
posed by grazing stock.
The Natural Resources Northern and Yorke roadside control
program has commenced and landholders who wish to do
their own control work on half road widths that adjoin their
property, may do so but are advised to contact an authorised
officer prior to commencing such activities.
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Carrieton Rodeo
Just when you thought that the 61st Carrieton Rodeo was role of Miss Carrieton Rodeo from Mel Francis of Riverton,
done and dusted …
will represent the Carrieton club at rodeos all over Australia.
Miss Rodeo Australia.
The lead-up to the 2013 rodeo saw Miss Rodeo Australia,
Mallory Doyle, along with several local rodeo
representatives, and associated visitors visit the Orroroo
District Hospital on Friday 27 December. The residents, family
and friends, and some of the staff gathered under the shade
of the verandah as Mallory and her entourage rode their
horses into the hospital grounds and up to the rails. Rodeo
club president Wayne Williams gave a short speech, and
introduced the riders to those present. Mallory, from
Ballarat, spoke about her role as Miss Rodeo Australia 2014,
and her recent visit to Canada and the United States, where
she attended the rodeo finals in both countries. Legendary
1950s rodeo competitor Dick White, from Globe Derby also
addressed the group. Hospital activities coordinator, Leanne
Fieg thanked all those who participated for taking the time to
visit and involve the hospital residents in this iconic event.
This was followed by an impressive afternoon tea and
refreshments, when Mallory mingled with the residents and
staff, and signed Miss Rodeo photographs.
Those present were even given an impromptu performance
of the first verse of the National Anthem by some members
of the Carrieton Mens Rodeo Club Choir.
From the hospital, the riders, including rodeo club secretary
Glyn Shackleford, rode down to the Main Street for a photo
shoot in front of the Town Hall. The mounted group created a
lot of interest, attracting tourists and locals, and upping the
publicity for the rodeo. Mallory visited several local sponsors,
signing more photos for her fans.
Rodeos rely on volunteers and sponsors, and this year, as
last, Oz Minerals was a major supporter of the Carrieton
Rodeo, and Geoff Deans from Oz Minerals community
relations department, officially opened the rodeo with some
cheerful words. This was followed by a medley of songs by
Adelaide-based singer/songwriter/cabaret entertainer and
choir director, Sandi McMenamin. Sandi was then joined by
the infamous Carrieton Rodeo Men’s Choir, who
accompanied her, singing the chorus of her song, “Adelaide
you’re a lady”. Then it was “hats off gents” as the choir made
their one, and possibly only public performance of Sandi’s
arrangement of the Australian National Anthem, “Advance
Australia Fair” and “We are Australian”. This was warmly
received by the crowd, who donated generously towards the
cause, Beyond Blue awareness, throughout the night.
Competing cowboys entered the arena and were introduced
to the crowd, estimated to be around 2,500. During the
performance, several time-event riders, carrying varying flags
of significance - now a formal part of opening the rodeo –
rode into the arena.
As a mark of respect for two late rodeo veterans, Patrick
Smith from Belton and Vivian Heath from Roseworthy, both
who passed away in the year since the last rodeo, Mick
Batchelor, a pick-up rider from Grong Grong (and father of
Miss Carrieton Rodeo 2014), also rode into the arena leading
a saddled but rider-less horse, with boots reversed in the
stirrups.
Results and reflections.
Beginning with the first round of Team Roping, the events
Meanwhile, up at Carrieton, volunteer workers were busy were off with a bang. Many riders participated, but there can
finalising the venue and facilities in readiness for the big day. only be one winner; the Kym Michaelis (header) and Daniel
Pearson (heeler) team with a time of 7.75 seconds. As the
On Friday evening, the Orroroo and Pekina-Carrieton cricket
events rolled on, it came time for Carrieton’s first stockman’s
teams, usually bitter rivals, banded together at the clubrooms
ride in an Australian stock saddle, “just like they used to do”.
to provide a fantastic barbeque tea for locals and the many
This was a popular event with the crowd, many who would
visitors present for the rodeo. During the evening a
have never seen cowboys riding in a stock saddle before. But
presentation was made to the Carrieton Rodeo Mens Choir
alas, for the young rough-riders, the horses, or perhaps the
director, Sandi McMenamin, for her support in the months
saddles with their high cantle and knee-pads, proved far too
leading up to the rodeo.
good, as none of the riders were able to score in this event.
The ever-popular barrel racing proved to be quite
entertaining with 18 ladies competing. Angaston cowgirl,
Amanda Teilen took out the grand prize with a total time of
The 2013 rodeo saw three young women, Claudia Hunter
18.144 seconds, earlier this year Amanda took part in her
from Helen Springs, N.T., Jody Batchelor from Grong Grong,
first national finals series.
N.S.W. and Bec Keogh from nearby Hawker, enter this event.
The quest, judged by Bill and Barb Willoughby from Bareback riding saw the old campaigner from over the hill at
Wepowie, is based not only on equine skills (theory and Wilmington, Scott Fraser, the only rider to score in this event,
practice), but also local, national and international show why he is still one of the best riders in the world, with
knowledge, was taken out by Jody Batchelor. Jody is a barrel 74 point on the horse, ‘Flying High’.
racer and competed soon after being crowned and sashed by
Whilst Dick White’s grandson Daniel Pearson from Kapunda
current Miss Rodeo Australia 2014, Mallory Doyle. This was
picked up the cheque for the 2nd Div. Bronc ride, only four
Mallory’s first official rodeo event in Australia since winning
points separated the top three in round one of the Open
the title in late October 2013. Jody, who now takes over the
Saddle Bronc. The 2011 Saddle Bronc champ, and this year’s
Miss Carrieton Rodeo Quest.
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runner-up, Glen Kent combined with ‘Hard Landing’ to claim
top money. This is not the first time this horse has carried him
to victory. Last year’s winner Leslie Stacey had to be content
with second place, while Hay, N.S.W. cowboy, James Maloney
and Clare cowboy, Brad Williams followed up.
The band Kopy Katz provided the evening’s entertainment.
During the evening a Beyond Blue fund-raising blanket appeal
– blankets were in short supply due to the welcome cool
change - was conducted by Shane Rowe and helpers, with
assistance of Miss Rodeo Australia Mallory Doyle.
Young Peterborough cowboy Beau Kerr rode to first in the Wayne Williams, Glyn Shackleford and the committee thank
Junior Bullride, but no 2nd Division Bull Riders could stay the all those who took part, attended, and contributed in any way,
distance.
to yet another successful day, especially those loyal
supporters who worked during the lead-up to the event. To
The last event, the Open Bull Ride, was heading the same way
the men involved in John Parnell’s unique choir - from all parts
until Chiltern, Vic. rider, Bryden Atkins worked the steel on
of this great land - we thank you, for “We are one, but we are
187RW ‘Arait Juice Box’ for top points of 83. This is Bryden’s
many, and from all the lands on earth we come”.
second win here, having achieved greatness back in 2011
when he took ‘Kaos’ across the line, before leaving for
Stevenville, Texas, U.S.A., where he now resides. Brock
Rodeo, supporting the community – see you at the same place
Webber from Tassie, stayed with ‘Red Back’ for a credible 76.
in 2014.
Deputy Chairman of the Orroroo
Carrieton Council, Malcolm Byerlee with
Miss Rodeo Australia 2014 and
secretary of the Carrieton Rodeo club,
Glyn Shackleford.
The girls and the Grand Entry, Carrieton 2013. (Photo courtesy of
Mark Thompson, Institute of Back Yard Studies, Blackwood).
'Carrieton clubrooms' 27 December 2013. L-R: Choir
director, Sandi McMenamin with the pink Akubra hat that
the Carrieton Rodeo Club presented her with; club
publicist, Shane Rowe and club treasurer, John Parnell.
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Pick-up man, Mick Batchelor leads the riderless
horse, in memory of Pat Smith and Viv Heath
onto the arena.
Clearing Sale
Friday 4th April 11 am
‘Gumview’ Pekina
A/C GW & EM Byerlee
Part Dispersal of Farming Plant and Equipment
Registrations and Inspections from 9am
Vehicles:
Acco 1930 B Inter Truck 1979 Tip Truck (Recon. Motor),
Grain Division and Roll Top Tarp Rego S70-698.
International BC170 Tip Truck 1959 (Recon. Motor) Grain
Division and Roll Top Tarp
(Originally owned by B.M Lovegrove, Rudall)
Ford D Series Tip Truck 1965 with Sheep Hurdles and Grain
Bin
Ford F350 1985 Rego VFB-559 (Recon. Motor)
Mitsubishi Verada 1991 V6 Rego VER-191
Nissan Narava, (Recon. Motor)
2 x 10 Ltr Hornet Weedicide
Various Tractor, Header and Spray Unit Tyres
Mig Welder
Air Compressor
Rolls Galv Weldmesh
Steel Storage Cabinets
Steel Wool Table
5 x Lengths reinforcing Mesh
3m x 6m Garden Shed
Various Tyres and Rims
Motor Bike Tyres
Various Sundry Tools and Workshop Equipment
Plant and Machinery:
Case x4410 90ft Boom Spray Unit Auto Shut Off
New Holland TJ325 Tractor, Dual Wheel
Norrish Chasemore Chaser Bin 18 Tonne, 20” Hyd Auger
International 784 Front End Loader with Forks
Croplands Mister 200, 500 Ltr Tank with 5.5hp Honda
Grainline Auger 30ft 7” 18hp Motor
Vennings 8 Tonne Seed and Super Unit 8hp Honda
Horwood Bagshaw 60ft Leaf Harrow with Spare Harrows
Booleroo Engineering 73ft Trailing Boom
Booleroo Engineering 70ft Trailing Boom
Silvan 1,000Ltr Fire Unit with 6.5hp pump and hoses
60ft 2,000L Computerspray unit (Dismantled)
Cross Auger (Fits 36’ Front)
Nissan Fork Lift (Petrol)
Household and Furniture
Janome Overlocker
Wardrobes
Dressing Table
Lounge Bed
Deep Freeze
2 x Bread Makers
Quantity Children’s Toys, Material, Craft products and
Sewing
Electric Fry Pan
Chip Fryer
Various other household and Sundry Items
Terms: Strictly cash or Cheque on the day of sale. GST to
Apply. Numbers System to Apply. Bidders Must Register.
ID Required. No Credit Card Facility.
Silos and Field Bins
2 x 73 Tonne Sherwell Silos
4 x 71 Tonne Sherwell Silos
2 x Vennings 30 Tonne Chassis Paddock Bins
1 x 28 Tonne Sherwell Field Bin with Auger
1 x 26 Tonne Sherwell Field Bin With Auger
2 x 28 Tonne Sherwell Field Bins
1 x 30 Tonne Paddock Bin
4 x Vennings 10 Tonne Seed Silos
2 x 100 Bag Seed Silos
1 X 100 Bag Truck Bin
1 x 80 Bag Truck bin
Items can be viewed at www.farmclearingsales.com.au
and www.LandmarkHarcourts.com.au
Directions from RM Williams Way. Turn at Pekina/
Magnetic Hill Road to Bully Acre Road. Signs to be
erected.
Light Luncheon Available
Contact:
Landmark Oakley Peterborough/Orroroo
Jeff Oakley 0417 850 702
General and Sundry
1 x 600 Ltr Mobile Fuel Tank
1 x 800 Ltr Mobile Fuel Tank
3 x 2,000 Ltr Overhead Fuel Tank
Various New Seeding Points (Flexicoil & Alfarm)
8 x 20 Ltr Drums Turrent Fungicide
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John Sheehan 0427 581 339
Andrew Byerlee (Vendor) 0437 581 120
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people here. After leaving Orroroo I will be taking long
service leave in Adelaide and reflecting on future
Saying goodbye is sad. It is eight years this month since
directions. Yes, leaving is sad but I will not forget my
I first came from Port Hedland to Orroroo as Frontier
time here in Orroroo and further out. I wish to
Services Patrol
commend to you the new Patrol minister Pastor Paul
Minister for the Uniting Church. Now I am
and Robyn Glazbrook.
concluding my placement at the end of March and will
As you may have heard me say before, may God’s Spirit
be leaving Orroroo. For those who are unsure of what
of Hope and Peace and
my work has involved, it comes from that of Rev. John
Goodwill be yours to receive and to give in the year
Flynn who began the Australian Inland
and years ahead. All the very best and thank you.
Mission with travelling Patrol work and what is now
Jenny Swanbury
known as ‘The Flying Doctor.’ I have been living here in
the town as Patrol minister travelling to more isolated
areas visiting station people, truck stops, hotels, police
and others. In fact, wherever there are people living
and working in those
areas. Of course I have not managed to visit
Jenny Swanbury
everybody, but hopefully been an
at the
encouraging presence at times. I guess it is often about
Morchard
being there and being a
Cemetery Blessings.
listening ear. There have also been
weddings, baptisms and funerals as well as attending
and enjoying various community events including
gymkhanas and memorials. I am grateful for the
hospitality shown as I went about my
travels in the Barrier Highway areas and Gawler
Ranges.
Goodbye
I want to say thank you to Orroroo as I joined in the
community here during this time. I have appreciated
and enjoyed making my home in the town, being part
of different events and being touched by the lives of
ADVANCE WARNING – COLOUR STORM TO HIT ORROROO
Celebrate National Youth Week with a BBQ
followed by DJ
Wear white - create a colour storm with Hippie Powder
When: Friday 4th April
Time: BBQ 6pm-7pm, DJ 7-10pm
Cost: FREE
Venue: to be confirmed
Event is for young people aged 12-25yo – children under 12yo welcome but must be
supervised by an adult at all times
Coloured corn starch is non-toxic - participation is at own risk
For more information contact Lorinda Bayley on 0428 160 009 or via Facebook
A drug and alcohol-free event, funded by Office for Youth, supported by Rural Health Team
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Looking Back
Clark (Millswood Estate), J. Clark (Hallett), C. Clark
Looking back to 1864 when a fire raged through the Pekina
(Orroroo) — eleven grand children, and three great
area...
grandchildren.
South Australian Register, 26 January 1864
The Register, Wednesday 17 November 1926
Bush Fire. — A bush fire occurred on the Pekina run on
January 17th, which started at Maurice's Hill and burnt in the
From Orroroo; Mr. H. C. Harslett has written as follows to
direction of Bowda, about 60 square miles of country, some the Maughan Thiem Motor Company:— Under separate cover
huts, and fences. After devastating the country for about 20 I am sending you a photograph of my model 22 Ruggles truck.
hours the further ravages of the fire were stopped by
I am extremely pleased at the results I am receiving for the
a change of wind, and rain falling heavily soon extinguished
petrol mileage averages 12 to the gallon. Just recently I carted
the flames. No sheep were destroyed, and the immense
and towed a boring plant out of Horrock's Pass to Orroroo
exertions of the overseer and men alone prevented
Blocks, a distance of 40 miles, over bad roads. The weight was
Tarcowie head station from being burnt.
4 tons 10 cwt. 2 quarters. I consider it impossible to beat the
Ruggles for hard service.
South Australian Chronicle, Saturday 11 June 1892
ORROROO, June 10.
On Thursday sight a pleasant evening was spent at
Walloway Hotel on the occasion of a social to Mr. Knight,
who is leaving the township. Mr. Robertson presided, and
Mr. Mannion occupied the vice-chair. Various toasts were
duly honored, and the guest received the good wishes of all
present.
The Chronicle (Adelaide), Thursday 19 September 1940
Mr. F. Clark
By the death of Mr. Frederick Clark, of Orroroo, at the age
of 87 years, the north has lost one of us pioneers, who had
had a most interesting life. Born at the Burra in 1853, he was
married in 1879 at St. Mary's Church, Burra, and lived at
Yongala for the following three years. Owing to an accident
Mr. Clark was compelled to relinquish business; On his
recovery he worked for Mr. R. Hill, of Jamestown, going
from there to Blinman, residing there while the mines were
in full swing. Mr. Clark had recollections of hunting in the
Angorichina country, and varied experiences with the
blacks. From Blinman Mr. and Mrs. Clark went to Orroroo,
where Mr. Clark managed Mr. O'Connor's saddlery business
for two years when he started on his own. In 1903 he took
over the management of the Orroroo saddlery, and
ironmongery emporium of Parnell & Judell. The partnership
was dissolved and Mr. Parnell took over the business. Mr.
Clark remained as manager, a position he retained until his
80th birthday. He took a great interest in Friendly Societies,
and was a member of the Oddfellows' Lodge for more than
60 years and a member of the institute committee for more
than 50 years. He and Mrs. Clark, who predeceased him on
March 9, 1939, had been members of St. Paul's Church,
Orroroo, since 1884. Last year on February 6 Mr. and Mrs.
Clark celebrated their diamond wedding. There were seven
children—
Mesdames Gale (Orroroo), F. A. Wilson (Kangaroo Island),
Miss Clark (Orroroo), Messrs. W. Clark (Hawthorn), Bert
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Looking Back
IDIOT SIGHTING 1:
I went through the McDonald's driveway window and I
gave the cashier a $5 note. Our total was $4.25, so I also
handed her 25c.
From Castle Hill, Sydney ........
IDIOT SIGHTING 5:
I was at the airport, checking in at the gate when an
airport employee asked, 'Has anyone put anything in your
baggage without your knowledge?'
She said, 'you gave me too much money.'
I said, 'Yes I know, but this way you can just give me a
dollar coin back.'
To which I replied, 'If it was without my knowledge, how
would I know?'
She sighed and went to get the manager who asked me to
repeat my request.
He smiled knowingly and nodded, 'That's why we ask.'
I did so, and he handed me back the 25c, and said 'We're
sorry but we don't do that kind of thing.'
This happened at Melbourne Airport
IDIOT SIGHTING 6:
The pedestrian light on the corner beeps when it's safe to
cross the street.
The cashier then proceeded to give me back 75 cents in
change.
Do not confuse the people at MacD's in Shepparton Vic.
I was crossing with an 'intellectually challenged'
co-worker of mine.
IDIOT SIGHTING 2:
We had to have the garage door repaired.
She asked if I knew what the beeper was for.
I explained that it signals blind people when the light is
red.
The repairman told us that one of our problems was that
we did not have a 'large' enough motor on the opener.
Appalled, she responded, 'What on earth are blind people
doing driving?!'
I thought for a minute, and said that we had the largest
one made at that time, a 1/2 horsepower.
She is a government employee in the Adelaide P.O. SA
He shook his head and said, 'You need a 1/4 horsepower.'
IDIOT SIGHTING 7:
When my wife and I arrived at a car dealership to pick up
our car after a service, we were told the keys had been
locked in it.
I responded that 1/2 was larger than 1/4 and he said,
'NOOO, it's not. Four is larger than two.'
We haven't used that repairman since.
Happened in Bankstown NSW.
We went to the service department and found a mechanic
working feverishly to unlock the driver's side door.
IDIOT SIGHTING 3:
I live in a semi rural area.
As I watched from the passenger side, I instinctively tried
the door handle and discovered that it was unlocked.
We recently had a new neighbour call the local council to
request the removal of the WOMBAT CROSSING sign on
our road.
'Hey,' I announced to the technician, 'its open!'
His reply, 'I know. I already did that side.'
The reason: 'Too many wombats are being hit by cars out
here! I don't think this is a good place for them to be
crossing anymore.'
Holden Dealership Townsville Qld
STAY ALERT!
They walk among us........
Story from Bauple Qld
IDIOT SIGHTING 4:
My daughter went to a Mexican takeaway and ordered a
taco.
As you get older three things happen.
The first is your memory goes, and I can't remember the
other two..
She asked the person behind the counter for 'minimal
lettuce.'
He said he was sorry, but they only had iceberg lettuce.
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Out and About
"Hi ho, it's off to work we go…" After Carrieton, it's off to
Strathalbyn Rodeo for L-R: Zac Johnson, Les Stacey and Glen
Kent, all from Strathalbyn, and Beau Kerr of Peterborough...
(John Mannion photo)
Rising Australian rodeo stars, Harrison Smith (left)
from Gawler and Jaike Coulthard from Quorn…
(John Mannion photo)
Downtown Orroroo on a hot 27 December,
2013. L-R: Miss Carrieton Rodeo 2013, Mel
Francis, Jody Batchelor, Miss Rodeo
Australia 2014, Mallory Doyle; 'Shack' and
pick-up man, Peter Allen
Left: Cowboys behind the chutes, Brock Weber
(left) from Dartmoor, Vic., with one of Australia's
most successful rough-riders, the veteran Scott
Fraser from Wilmington. (John Mannion photo)
Left: The 'Boys in Blue', the
Carrieton Mens Choir in
action, singing along with
Sandi McMenamin
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"Paddy's Bar" host Keith Nutt from Pekina caught
up with Mallory Doyle at the 2013 rodeo
Club president Wayne Williams (left), with
Victorian visitors, Kathy and Ian Galt.
Left: It's not only a boys
show at the Carrieton Rodeo
- Rebecca Van Holst
Pelekaan from Wilmington
took time out to fill in as
sponsor and rodeo box
announcer (John Mannion
photo)
Right: Behind the chutes Brad Williams packs up
after another Carrieton
Rodeo (John Mannion
photo)
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Young Peterborough cowboy, Beau Kerr
with mum, Carol Balog from
Peterborough… (John Mannion photo)
Out and About
Winner of the 2014 Peterborough Rodeo Ken Lloyd
Golden Spurs Saddle Bronc, veteran rodeo competitor
Scott Fraser from Wilmington (left) being presented
with the spurs by former rodeo rider, Tom Bruce from
Peterborough (right). Tom is a long-time friend of
former Peterborough shearing contractor and
rough-rider, Ken Lloyd who now resides at Greta West
in Victoria. Arena announcer Russell Green in
background. (John Mannion photo)
AROUND THE RINKS
WITH WRONG " BIAS "
Having missed over a month of competition bowls due to weather and fires within the region top division
Boucher have returned with good form winning the last three games against BHAS , Peterborough and Laura.
This will be a huge surprise to some who had visions of Boucher being relegated to second division. Well done
to all for a huge effort in responding into a great team effort. Second division O'Shaughnessy have struggled
this season through inconsistent availability of members for different reasons and look as though they will be
relegated to Mahood division but as in all sport there are winners and losers but regardless of the result in
many eyes just to compete and enjoy the game and company makes you all winners.
I think in today's society too much emphasis on the attitude to our young people of having to win at all cost is a
bad culture to teach. Win in a gratuitous manner but also except defeat and congratulate your conqueror in a
sincere way.
As of June this year the equal gender legislation will take effect for next years pennant season in both
competitions ladies and men. Over the last few years the game of lawn bowls has certainly seen some huge
changes in format and dress code, who would have thought that we would see coloured bowls and clothing
introduced into this once very regimented sport. The new legislation may not be accepted by all members of
the bowling fraternity but we are obliged to follow the ruling. The Orroroo Bowling Club has been to some
extent involved in the open gender ruling for some time, as with most smaller clubs both genders have to play
together to make the club a viable proposition. I am sure most people will see that the format can only
strengthen clubs and members will have to accept the fact that men and ladies will be participating on the
green at the same time and each will have to respect the other.
With only one pennant game remaining, the season is drawing to a close with finals starting on the 15th March
COMING EVENTS
March 7th Singles Championship Friday 3 pm
March 8th Melrose tea at Melrose
March 14th Fun night at the Orroroo Bowling Club March 18th. Cosmopolitan Tournament Tuesday Orroroo
March 21st Club trophy presentation night 6.30 pm
North Western Bowling Section
Pennant Table as at 19/2/2014
Division
Games
Played
Win
Draw
Betw
Rink Win
Rink Draw
Points
Shots
EAST DIVISION
1
BOOLEROO CENTRE
11
8
0
14
0
188
87
2
GLADSTONE
11
8
0
12
4
188
62
3
JAMESTOWN WHITE
11
8
0
10
1
181
59
4
PETERBOROUGH RED
11
7
1
14
1
179
78
5
JAMESTOWN BLACK
11
7
0
11
2
164
-11
6
MELROSE GREEN
11
5
1
10
1
131
-15
7
ORROROO
11
5
1
8
2
128
27
8
JAMESTOWN RED
11
4
1
9
1
109
-43
9
WIRRABARA
11
3
2
12
1
105
-21
10
MELROSE BLUE
11
3
2
8
3
99
-29
11
PETERBOROUGH
11
3
0
9
0
78
-74
12
CALTOWIE
11
1
0
7
0
34
-120
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North Western Bowling Section
Pennant Table as at
Division
Win
Draw
Betwe
22/02/2014
Rink Win
Rink Draw
Points
Shots
1
1 BOUCHER
JAMESTOWN
12
0
38
3
319
292
2
PORT PIRIE BLUE
10
1
34
3
281
243
3
CRYSTAL BROOK
9
0
32
0
244
168
4
BHAS
8
1
33
0
236
187
5
LAURA
8
0
30
2
222
92
6
PT GERMEIN
5
0
24
2
150
-151
7
5
0
22
3
147
-183
8
PORT PIRIE
WHITE
ORROROO
5
0
22
1
145
-181
9
MELROSE
5
0
21
1
143
-165
PETERBOROUGH
2
0
16
1
73
-302
10
2 O'SHAUGHNESSY
1
BHAS
12
0
34
4
312
209
2
11
0
38
2
298
314
3
BOOLEROO CENTRE
GLADSTONE
10
0
32
3
267
140
4
CRYSTAL BROOK
8
0
31
0
222
96
5
GEORGETOWN
8
0
29
2
220
96
6
CALTOWIE
6
0
26
1
173
-97
7
GULNARE
6
0
24
3
171
-96
8
JAMESTOWN
5
0
26
0
152
-53
9
WIRRABARA
3
0
19
0
98
-239
ORROROO
1
0
13
1
47
-370
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My Local Service App
The District Council of Orroroo Carrieton have implemented the My Local Services App which delivers local
information, kerbside waste collection reminders and provides a report it feature for citizens. The App can be
downloaded from www.lga.sa.gov.au/mylocal or your App Store.
A total of 22 Councils in South Australia have implemented the App as part
of the Local Government Association’s early adopter program.
Implementation of the My Local Services App is part of District Council of
Orroroo Carrieton improving its customer service delivery on a mobile
platform.
Residents of District Council of Orroroo Carrieton are encouraged to
download the App.
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Peterborough
Art & Cultural
Peterborough Art & Cultural Festival
In 2007, under the guidance of Mary Martin and a small
committee, Peterborough hosted the first Peterborough Art &
Cultural Festival to complement the very successful
Peterborough Art Prize. It was the perfect opportunity for
community groups to showcase their talents with beautiful quilts,
history displays, music, markets and open gardens. Since then,
some events have changed, but the Festival has grown.
11th – 21st April 2014
A popular addition has been the Papier Mache/Wireworks
Exhibition. It all started when a theme was needed for the 2011
Festival. Committee member Margaret Ball suggested papier
mache figures. Everyone looked quizzical, with thoughts of
balloons and pigs. “No, no” Margaret said. “I mean lifesize
things, I’ve seen them in Burnie, Tasmania”. Margaret had seen
the remarkable work of Ruth Rees and Pam Thorne.
*Festival*
Theme for 2014 – Pumpkins
Exhibitions
Peterborough Art Prize
Unique Papier Mache/Wireworks
History
Quilts
Thanks to a grant from Country Arts SA, and local sponsors, Pam
and Ruth came to Peterborough and taught the basic skills of
making lifesize papier mache figures to a keen group of people.
Those first workshops have been the inspiration to continue with
papier mache and extend into ‘Wireworks’. Peterborough
Festival Inc. now holds regular workshops in the old Railway
Goods Shed, from where creations of all types emerge, ready to
be displayed at the Papier Mache/Wireworks Exhibition during
the annual Peterborough Art & Cultural Festival.
Come and see these wonderful figures, browse at the Markets,
visit the colourful Peterborough Art Prize, see ‘Music through the
Ages’ displayed at the History rooms, admire gorgeous quilts and
more, at the Peterborough Art & Cultural Festival 2014.
See advert this edition for more information.
plus
Festival Markets – Sat. 12th. & 19th. April
*Stallholders Wanted*
Cemetery Tour, RSL Open House,
Community Garden Open
www.peterboroughsa.com.au
Phone: 08 86512812, or 08 86512047
Barbara Parry (Publicity Officer, Peterborough Festival Inc.)
St Paul’s Anglican Church
World Day of Prayer
Services for March
“Streams in the desert”
March 2nd: 10am Morning Prayer Worship Team
March 9th: 11.30am Holy Communion, Locum District
Priest. Pooled lunch to follow
Prepared by WDP Committee Egypt
Friday 7th March 2014
March 16th: No Service
7:45pm
March 23rd: 11.30am Holy Communion Peterborough
Anglican Church; Local Priest. Pooled lunch to follow.
Orroroo Uniting Church
Op Shop
Everyone Welcome
Open 1-4pm on Friday afternoons
Thanks to all the people who continue to donate used
clothes for sale.
Sales continuing during March
Carolyn Nutt
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Committee Induction workshop (free)
Tuesday, 18 March 2014
Wilmington Complex @ 7pm
Course includes: Committee member roles and
responsibilities; Committee processes and legal obligations
clarified; Effective ways to run a meeting.
To register: MT Smith, Mid North STARCLUB Field Officer on
8633 8725 or 0488 101 783 or email [email protected]
Sports Medicine Accredited - Level 1 Sports Trainers Course
(cost involved)
Saturday, 29 March & Sunday, 30 March 2014
Laura Football Netball Clubrooms
Register your interest: Daniel Clark – Sports Medicine SA
[email protected] or Sue Keller 0429 678 859
Child Safe Officer (free)
Monday, 24 March 2014
Port Broughton Golf Club @ 6:30pm
Course covers: Role of the Child Safe Officer; Principles of
Good Practice; Criminal History Assessments & Screening
Processes; Mandated Reporting; Images of Children
Registration is essential: MT Smith, Mid North STARCLUB Field
Officer on 8633 8725 or 0488 101 783 or email
[email protected]
Child Safe Officer (free)
Tuesday, 25 March 2014
Booleroo Centre Bowling Club @ 6:30pm
Course covers: Role of the Child Safe Officer; Principles of
Good Practice; Criminal History Assessments & Screening
Processes; Mandated Reporting; Images of Children
Registration is essential: MT Smith, Mid North STARCLUB Field
Officer on 8633 8725 or 0488 101 783 or email
[email protected]
Apply First Aid (cost involved) (formerly Senior First Aid
certificate)
Sunday, 6 April 2014
Jamestown Football Clubrooms @ 9am
Course covers: Legal Aspects of First Aid; Respiration and
Circulation; Resuscitation; Victim Assessment; Shock, Fainting
and Anaphylaxis; Breathing Emergencies (including asthma,
choking, drowning, hyperventilation); Cardiac and Medical
Conditions; Traumatic Injury; Overexposure to Heat and Cold;
Poisoning, Venomous Bites and Stings; Workplace First Aid;
Resuscitation; Bandaging; Slings and splints; Micro session
scenarios
Registration is essential by Friday, 14 March 2014: MT Smith,
Mid North STARCLUB Field Officer on 8633 8725 or 0488 101
783 or email [email protected]
At the
Blacksmith’s Chatter
This year we are going to be having some great events.
Orroroo Markets
Movie Nights
March 23rd
Keep an eye out for………..
Writers days with Megs Book Shop
Open till 1:30
Music Concerts
And Much Much More
Check the events out on facebook.com/BlackJackGetAWay
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ORROROO COMMUNITY CHURCH
I am sure many of us were saddened to hear of the death of Charlotte
Dawson in Sydney the other week. Her death received a lot of media
attention because of her high profile. There are many others who die in a
similar way but their death is only remembered by family and close friends.
I came across an interesting article that told of a 16 year old girl who had
taken her own life in the Seine in Paris back in 1880. A Paris Pathologist
ordered a plaster death mask of her face. Ironically in 1958 this anonymous
girl’s features were used to model the First Aid mannequin Rescue Annie,
on which thousands of students have practiced CPR. Though the girl’s
identity remains a mystery, her face, it’s said has become the “most kissed
face of all time”.

Domestic and Industrial

Installation and
Maintenance

Servicing of Household
Appliances

Supply & Servicing of
Water Pumps

Hot Water Service
Repairs

Installation of TV
Systems



Installation of 240v
Smoke Alarms
Air Conditioning
Phone Outlets
*Installation of all
types of Clipsal Safety
Switches (ELCB)
Electrical Contractor
Licence No. PGE143797
Austel Cabling Licence
No. 05140002416
In God’s sight everyone is of value and special to Him. No one has greater
value. Sadly there are many who see themselves as a nobody, of little
value to society. Let us make sure that we let those around us know that,
they are loved and cared for and be willing to ask the question R U OK?
God bless, John Cozens
THE PROBUS CLUB OF ORROROO
& DISTRICTS
®
Our February meeting was attended by 37 members with 20 apologies
received on the day.
We were entertained with a difference by Gaye Kuerschner who
demonstrated the cooking of five different nutritious meals at a cost of
$5 approximately per meal for each person. Gaye showed her expertise in
the use of many different ingredients to the norm and the presentation
of each dish was first class. All Members went home with a copy of the
recipes and no doubt will endeavor to put them into practice. Vote of
Thanks was given by Lorna Schmidt.
Wayne McCallum will be our
Speaker at the next meeting.
Builder’s Licence No:
BLD 17179
A CLASS
ELECTRICIAN
PHONE 8658 1245
Mobile 0427 614 228
32 Years Servicing
Orroroo Districts
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Following a review of our membership documentation
during the StarClub Accreditation process, we have
updated our membership application and renewal forms and
membership responsibilities in line with industry standards.
As from March 1st, you will be issued not only with a different
form to read and sign, but also a Orroroo
Community Gym Information Booklet which contains all the
information required by members of the Gym.
It is the responsibility of the Gym Management
Committee to ensure that gym users are aware of the safe and
proper use of the equipment and resources, and we are obliged
to offer a free induction to all new members from March
onwards.
Chris Hombsch will be conducting the inductions at the gym at a
time convenient for him and the new member. Please ring
mobile: 0427 680 139 to arrange an appointment.
New members will not be able to access their security tag for
entry into the gym until the induction session is signed off by
Chris.
This will bring the Orroroo Community Gym into line with many
of the professional gyms and safeguard the safety of gym users
and members.
If you are a lapsed member of the Community Gym,
and are still in procession of a security door tag and
probably will not be renewing your membership,
could you return your tag to the Orroroo Carrieton
District Council Office during business hours and
receive your $10 refund?
Security tags are deactivated at the end of the
month of membership expiry, so to reactivate the
tag, your membership will need to be renewed.
Wall mirrors have been installed in the group
exercise room / supper room. These make the gym
look much larger and the group participants more
numerous!
However, they are a serious contribution for
checking technique when exercising.
Thank you to the councillors and Hall committee for
allowing us to install this important piece of
equipment!
START / FINISH LINE
Registrations prior to the race to;
Second street Orroroo,
Di Barrie
in front of the Orroroo Town Hall
PO Box 73 Orroroo, SA 5431 OR
Starting Times:
Email: [email protected]
8am: 21 Km Walk 9am: 21Km run
OR Register on the day, no later than 30 minutes
prior to race start time.
9:15am: 10Km Run and Walk
Prize Presentation after the race.
9:30am: 5 Km Run and Walk
Lions Club BBQ, and
Registration Forms at gym, Council Office and
on the website: www.orroroo.com.au/
halfmarathon Electronic Timing for all competitors by Pt
local businesses open during the race.
St John First Aid Unit
CFS Bushfire information vehicle and
Augusta Rotary Club as a trial for the Pichi Richi Marathon.
Come and see how it works!
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Davis Septic Tank Cleaners
Elders Real Estate
Specialising in cleaning septic tanks, drains,
rainwater & stock tanks
Scheduled day to be in Orroroo this month
is Thursday 27th March 2014.
Please call or email to make your booking.
Also available for emergency callouts
(this will incur a travel charge)
Peterborough/Orroroo
Graeme Jones
servicing the
Orroroo District since
1997.
Selling both rural and
residential property.
For a free appraisal of your property and
competitive selling rates.
We also have 13 portable toilets for hire
Selling Real Estate since 1977
Trevor and Catharine Schulz
[email protected]
80 Cockburn Road, Jamestown
Contact me on 0428863243 or 86512021
Phone: 86640393 Fax: 86640394
RLA 628233
Mobile: 0429 653216
Email: [email protected]
You dump it, we’ll pump it
Yongala
Ball of the Year
Good Supper
Barn Dance
Fox Trot
Saturday March 22nd 8pm Military Two
Door Prize and Novelties
Good Music
*Madge Vanstone*
Annual Raffle
Program to suit all
Draw
And plenty
more
Friendly
Atmosphere
An occasion NOT to be missed
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Waltz
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Birthdays
18th Birthday
Return Thanks
Janette Schimleck
Elaine, Joylene, Richard and family
wish to thank friends and relatives
Happy 18th Birthday to
for cards and personal expressions
Nicholas Dawes
of sympathy at the sad passing of
who celebrates his 18th birthday on Janette. She will be
missed greatly.
4th March
Farewell
Farewell for Elaine and Gary
Byerlee to be held at the
Morchard Sporting Complex.
Sunday 6th April
2pm—5pm
Come and meet with neighbours
and friends to wish them both well
in their move from the district.
A plate of afternoon tea to share
please.
CONTACT COUNCIL
Public Notice
Uniting Church Orroroo
th
Sunday 30 March at 11am
Farewell to Rev Jenny Swanbury
and
Welcome to Pastor Paul and
Robyn Glazbrook
Frontier Services
Pooled lunch to
follow
All welcome
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