Walwa World October 2011
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Walwa World October 2011
FREE Donations Welcome WALWA WORLD a free monthly Walwa-Jingellic community newsletter covering the Upper Murray from Tintaldra to Burrowye and from Ournie to Talmalmo October 2011 In this issue 80th Birthday celebrations Tom Quilty Cup WBNC AGM Report Meg Wade’s story - In Her Own Words Local Bushwalk Cheesemaking WOW Flier & Art Photography Flier Remembrance Day 80TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS On Wednesday 21st September 24 PAG members attended a birthday celebration luncheon at the Bridge Hotel Jingellic. This special occasion was for those members who celebrated their 80th birthday this year. Don Cook, Elayne Moore, Elma Van de Hoef, Elsbeth Greenhill, Bernie Buchhorn and Joan Caithness, who unfortunately was unable to share this day but joined the group on a bus trip to Holbrook for a chinese meal 4 weeks prior. The happy group joined in with a sing-a-long to the musical entertainment provided by Murray and Joan Reeves. We shared a few appropriate 80th funny stories. A very enjoyable and fun day had by all. Rosemary (Cont’d page 2) Treating Snake Bites Jingellic Show Open Gymkhana Results CERT AGM 6:30pm 25 October 2011 at WBNC Do you have any dates you would like to put in our calendar? Editor: Irene Palmer Publisher: Kerrie Thompson PO Box 46 Walwa VIC 3709 Ph: 02 6037 1220 Fax: 02 6037 1207 E: [email protected] an cc [email protected] Copies on the Web at www.walwa.com Next deadline: 5pm Friday 18 November 2011 Walwa World October 2011 Don Cook, Elayne Moore, Elma Van de Hoef, Elsbeth Greenhill,Bernie Buchhorn celebrating their 80th birthdays 1 PAG EIGHTY NOT OUT: Six of our Planned Activity Group were born in 1931 and have turned 80 this year. 80 x 6 = 480 years of history in the making: Elsbeth Greenhill: “CHOOKY” lives in Walwa with husband Donald. Birthday 14th August 1931. When Chooky left school she worked at the Geelong Chicken farm “chicken sexing,” then home to Porpunkah where she lived most of her life, riding horses and working on the family farm. During the Second World War, Elsbeth was at school in Melbourne. The airforce took over the ground, there was an air raid, the windows of the school were blackened and all students were evacuated to Marysville. They couldn’t return until all the trenches were fixed. Sport and gardening have been Chooky’s favorite pastimes. In 1954 Chooky won the Victorian Intermediate Slalom and Downhill skiing championship. In 1953 she was in the Victorian team competing against NSW in downhill skiing. She also represented Australia against New Zealand in New Zealand. Horse riding and snow skiing were amongst her greatest achievements. Elsbeth loved Boarding School and sport and of course Donald. Donald James Cook lives on the edge of Walwa born on 17th March 1931. Don left school and milked cows on a dairy farm. He lived most of his 80 years in Walwa and farming was his main game. Tennis and dancing were his favorite pastimes. The most exciting thing that happened in his life was ‘meeting my Anne”. Walking to the top of Mount Kosciusko was Dons highest achievement. Family is the most important thing in Don’s life. Elma Van De Hoef lives in Jingellic and moved there in April 1959 from Newcastle on the Mid North coast of NSW. Elma was born on 14th October 1931. Elma worked in a cake shop in Newcastle, then moved to Sydney and worked as a telephonist at the Sydney GPO. Hank and Elma were married 52 years ago in Stroud, NSW, which is one hour’s drive from Newcastle. Elma ran the Jingellic Post office for 32 years. Elma loves spending time with family and friends. Having children, grandchildren and travelling are Elma’s most exciting adventures. Happiness and being happy are what Elma thinks is most important in life. Joan Caithness now lives in Parkdale, Melbourne, born 10th January 1931. Most of her life was lived in Mount Waverly, Victoria where Joan and Ian raised their children. Joan completed her Nursing Training at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. After raising the children Joan worked at Cabrini hospital as a stomal therapist before coming to work at The Walwa Bush Nursing Centre and then later worked as receptionist at the Walwa Medical Practice. The most exciting things that Joan has done has been extensively travelling, even hitch hiking around Europe! She considers being happy as the most important thing in life. Elayne Moore lives in Walwa. She was born on 21st June 1931. When she left school, she worked in her Uncle’s clothing show rooms. She lived most of her life in Northcote, Melbourne and her main occupation in life has been caring for sick people. Elayne considers the birth of her two sons as the most exciting thing in her life and reaching 80 as her greatest achievement. (She was also a great ice skater I hear) Good health is the most important thing for Elayne. Bernie Buchhorn lives in Walwa and was born on 6th August 1931. he left school to do farmwork and has lived most of his life in Walwa, although the first 15 years he lived in Lavington, Albury. Farming has been Bernie’s main occupation in life (and he is a great farmer.) Playing tennis and football have been Bernie’s favorite pastimes. The most exciting thing that Bernie has done was travelling overseas to Europe on holiday. The most important thing in life according to Bernie is DEFINITELY –HEALTH!!! TOM QUILTY GOLD CUP from 3 attempts The Tom Quilty Gold Cup is our National Championships for Endurance Racing, 160km or 100miles in 1 day. Castlebar Endurance Stables have won this event 5 times Linda and Krisite are hoping to qualify for the World Endurance Championships in Euston Park, England in August 2012. Fingers crossed. Both Meg & Kristie have represented Australia for the World Equestrian Games on numerous occasions. 2000 - Meg Wade riding Cystal Flyer 2001 - Equal 1st: Meg Wade riding Kelkette Park Fyre & Kristie Taprell (nee McGaffin) riding Provactive WINNERS of the team event (team of 4 with the 3 fastest times added together) 2003 - Equal 1st: Meg riding Castlebar Macleod in 10hrs 42min & Kristie riding Rowallan Miss Lily 1st Junior - Jody Knowles riding Kurrajong Desert Wind Saphire WINNERS of the team event 2008 - 1st Meg riding China Doll in 10hrs 56min 2011 - 1st Kristie riding Kurrajong Concorde in 10hrs 10min This year our stable also competed at The Quilty Wendy Dower riding Castlebar Topaz & Linda Tanian riding Christmas Angel = 7th in 11hrs 58min Corey Nix riding Castlebar Nova completed the course Annabelle Jacka failed to complete the course Starters were 193 with 120 completions this year. The course was challenging with mud, slippery, cold with heavy rain and winds the week prior and during the event. Meg has 11 buckles (what you receive once completed a Quilty) for 4 wins! Kristie has 12 Quilty buckles from 14 attempts with 3 wins, Wendy has 2 buckles from 2 attempts, Linda has 1 buckle Walwa World October 2011 2 Meg Wade and Chris Gates are the owners. They breed for the national and international endurance markets and compete throughout the year from 40km-160km races with numerous horses. The stand 7 stallions and breed approximately 30 mares annually. Kristie Taprell, winner of 2011 ride. CORRYONG NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE For information on what is happening through the Corryong Neighbourhood House make contact with one of the people below. 41 DONALDSON ST, CORRYONG 3707 Phone: 02 6076 1179 FAX 60761100 Website: nhouse.dyndns.org Kelly Miller (coordinator) co_ord@nhouse. dyndns.org Sharon Roberts (administration) admin@nhouse. dyndns.org OPEN Tue, Wed, Thu 9am – 5pm Now also open Friday 9.30am – 4.30pm Interesting telephone message: "Hi, we aren't in at the moment, if you are trying to sell us something please start speaking now and hang up at the beep, everyone else start speaking at the beep and hang up when you've finished." PRINCESS HOUSE Crystal & Linen is holding a FUNDRAISER for the WALWA MEMORIAL HALL on SUNDAY 30TH OCTOBER AT 1PM In the SUPPER ROOM of the WALWA MEMORIAL HALL LUCKY DOOR PRIZE GREAT SPECIALS Call Ian & Harley Beith 60376244 to confirm number for afternoon tea. THERE WILL BE NO YOGA ON 26 OCTOBER Arts and Crafts Studio Opening Soon in Walwa A Number of local artists are setting up an Art and Craft Studio in Walwa. They have decided to call it Studio C546 which is the highway number of the River Road. This group invites any artists or craft persons to be part of the community group opening this shop in the Main Street of Walwa; a showcase for their work and selling to the public. Paintings, Knitting, Ceramics, All Crafts/You Name It Proposed Opening Hours: Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays 10am until 4:30pm Enquiries: Call Matt Smith: 0408444795 or Alchemy of Colour, Main St Walwa Studio C546 is sponsored by Bridge the River Arts. We are a ‘not for profit’ community group. More Info: Gayl 0260376230 Walwa World October 2011 3 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2011 WALWA BUSH NURSING CENTRE The WBNC AGM was held on Thursday, evening 13 October, 2011. There was a really good roll up of attendees, many of whom came specifically to listen to the presentation from the guest speaker, Meg Wade. Andrew Urquhart welcomed the attendees, making special mention of Graham Hill, President of UMH&CS Board, Maxine Brockfield CEO of UMH&CS and of course, Meg Wade, guest speaker. President and Pennie MacLeod as Treasurer. A late nomination was received for a position on the board and the board discussed the issue of varying the standing orders to accommodate a thirteenth board member. The board adopted the variation and Rob Thompson was also elected to the board. Hayden Drummond was elected to the position of auditor for the next financial year. Next it was time for our guest speaker’s presentation: Sandi Grieve introduced Meg Wade to the audience as an incredibly successful competitor and trainer of endurance horses on a national and international level. She said we are very lucky to have Meg with us both from the perspective of being privileged to hear her presentation but to have her at all since she was the victim of a life threatening accident. She fought for her life and to regain her lifestyle with the same determination she has battled to win rides. Meg’s presentation was inspiring, illustrated with some amazing photos detailing her career and her struggles. She delivered some pertinent insights into her pathway to recovery and rehabilitation methodologies. In particular she sited Bobath therapy, (Google it! – it is very interesting!) acupuncture, healthy lifestyle, omega 3 and other supplements, positive outlook and supportive friends and family as being the keystones for recovery from a brain injury. The President of the WBNC Board, Andrew Urquhart, CEO, Sandi Grieve and Auditor, Hayden Drummond, (from ASB & Associates) presented their annual reports, which described and detailed the highs and lows of the organisation throughout the past financial year and applauded staff, board and volunteers for their efforts. These reports are published in the annual report, a copy of which is available in the WBNC for interested community members who were unable to attend the AGM to review. Andrew Urquhart announced his retirement from his role as President of the WBNC B o ar d o f M an ag emen t, although he will still continue in his role as a board member. Andrew has had a very long term of office as President of the Board and has met the challenge of managing the WBNC through some turbulent times in an exemplary manner. Paul Jeffries took the opportunity to thank Andrew Urquhart on behalf of the community and congratulate him for his leadership and efforts over his term of office. Nominations were accepted from members of the community for three vacant positions on the board and the three candidates were duly elected to the board, namely Sue Martin, Bronwyn Smithwick and Maree Gregg. The five board members whose three year term of office was completed, (Andrew Urquhart, Simon Staughton, Terry O’Keefe, Bob Mountford and Meredith Haugen) all renominated and were also elected to the board. The executive of the board all stood down and members of the board voted for a new executive. We welcome Paul Jeffries as President, Margi Fury as Vice Walwa World October 2011 4 She is determined to ride competitively again and has already completed a 5km encouragement ride. She even expects to once again pilot a helicopter. Her focus and drive was an inspiration to all. Please read a transcript of Meg’s presentation in this edition of Walwa World. MEG WADE’S STORY, IN HER OWN WORDS I have lived in Burrowye with my husband, Chris for about 20 years. I clearly remember the first day I drove into Dingley Maze, months before we were able to purchase it, I fell in love with it immediately! It was the perfect place for us, good water, good country and as a bonus, backing on to a State Park for the training of horses. Since our arrival I have gone on to win four National Championships, the Tom Quilty Gold Cup, represented Australia at four World Championships – all with my own horses trained at Dingley Maze. I have also competed in numerous other overseas competitions. My best placing in a World Championship was in 2002 in Spain where I achieved an individual 4th with Castlebar Treaty. I now see a physiotherapist in Albury once every couple of weeks to make sure we are on track with my rehabilitation. Every couple of months I also attend a Bobath therapist near Melbourne, There are five qualified Bobath therapists in Australia and I am lucky that Epworth were able to obtain a placing for me with this therapist. Bobath is an holistic method of treating brain injury conditions. I also receive acupuncture and myotherapy in Albury as I believe these are beneficial to my recovery. My closest neighbour, the Mitchells have been very supportive. Bernice has been available to drive me to appointments when Chris was not able. My driving licence, which was temporarily suspended, was reinstated at the end of January this year after I had completed several lessons with an instructor and passed an on-road assessment by an OT Driving Examine, proving I was safe to be back on the road. I still do not drive a lot but am getting back into it! Everything takes time! In 2003 I commenced my helicopter training and gained my PPLH in 2004 (pilot’s licence). Flying was very different from horse riding and a good release for me. On 12 April, 2009 at the Tumbarumba Endurance ride, I fell from a horse near the end of the 100km race and suffered a diffuse brain injury. Apart from a fractured skull over the cerebellum, I had no other fractures. I was airlifted by helicopter to Canberra Hospital where I stayed for about 6 weeks. I was moved to the Epworth Hospital in Melbourne for more therapy. Since I was not a TAC patient (Traffic Accident) it was difficult to find a rehabilitation facility that would accept me. My entire time in hospital, 6 weeks in Canberra, 255 days at the Epworth and my time in Albury rehab has all been privately funded and my ongoing requirements are still privately funded. I am inelligable for any assistance as they are subject to an asset test and although we may be rich in land, that doesn’t make us wealthy! WALWA BUSH DANCE WALWA BUSH DANCE A bush dance was held on Friday 23 September to raise funds for the Walwa Hall. Unfortunately it had to compete with the football so the turnout was disappointing. However those who attended had a great time dancing to the music of the local group Narangatook. Walwa World October 2011 5 LOCAL BUSHWALK TO WILLSBURN RIDGE OVERLOOKING WALWA Col, Patrea, Irene, Ivan and OMO (photo by John Palmer) Walwa from Willsburn Ridge (photo by Patrea) Four brave walkers, Ivan, Irene, Patrea and Colin completed a local bushwalk on Saturday 8th October enjoying the beautiful walk we have on our doorstep. Weather was perfect and although storm clouds were threatening, it didn’t rain. We certainly cleaned out any cobwebs!! We walked up the Redbank fire trail, a fairly steep and challenging climb, (1-11/2hrs) but rewarded by wonderful views, then onto the Willsburn Ridge which overlooks Walwa, another 1/2 hour easy walk and wonderful view. We followed the Redbank western boundary fence overlooking the Shelley Road and Valley/Mt Burrowye/Pine Mountain, had lunch with John Palmer then sauntered down the track to the Redbank front gate (1hour easy walk, descending, mostly). From here we followed the ridge descending from near the front gate down towards the track at the back of the resort, finishing where we started at Snake Gully. I had forgotten about the few hills that kept appearing. Great views, great potential for avid photographers, 17km walk a little challenging and as good as a walk in any National Park. Irene Palmer Walwa World October 2011 6 Ivan, Irene & Col on Willsburn Ridge overlooking Walwa (photo by Patrea) Irene’s 17km walk on Saturday 8 October up the Redbank fire trail was everything she said it was – steep and challenging but the views from Willsburn ridge and the Redbank boundary fence were fantastic. When Irene, Omo (Irene’s dog), Ivan, Colin and I left Snake gully at 8.30 am it was cool and foggy but by the time we reached Willsburn Ridge we were hot and had a clear view of Walwa. After a ‘smoko’ stop we wandered along the boundary fence and arrived at John Palmer’s at lunch time where were treated to a hot cuppa and comfortable seats. We left in haste when we heard there was a thunderstorm forecast but thank goodness it never eventuated and we enjoyed ideal weather. We walked down the ridge from the Redbank front gate to the back of the Upper Murray Resort and again the views were wonderful. We arrived back at the car around 4pm, weary, but with a great sense of achievement. Thank you, Irene. Patrea Cook Sun Mon CALENDAR OF EVENTS 23 Girls W’end 24 Balance Class 2pm Powerbar 5:30 Tues Weds Thurs Fri Sat 18 October Zumba 6:15 DVD 19 Powerbar 4:30 Yoga 5:30 20 21 Powerbar 5:30 WPS Opening 9am Girls W’end 22 Girl’s W’end 25 Zumba 6:15 DVD 26 Watercolour Workshop Powerbar 4:30 NO YOGA 27 Watercolour Workshop 28 Storytime Corryong LIb Powerbar 5:30 29 CERT AGM 6:30pm 30 31 * Balance Class 2pm * Powerbar 5:30 * Melb Cup Calcutta 7:30pm horse draw 2 November Zumba 6:15 DVD 2 BTRA 6:30pm WBNC Powerbar 4:30 Yoga 5:30 3 4 Powerbar 5:30 5 6 7 Balance Class 2pm Powerbar 5:30 8 Zumba 6:15 DVD 9 Powerbar 4:30 Yoga 5:30 10 11 Powerbar 5:30 12 13 14 Balance Class 2pm Powerbar 5:30 15 Zumba 6:15 DVD 16 Powerbar 4:30 Yoga 5:30 17 18 Powerbar 5:30 19 Walwa-Jingellic Lions Club Melbourne Cup Calcutta at Walwa Hotel 7:30pm for horse draw Come along for a fun night Podiatrist Anna Reeves is available for consultation at Wagga Wagga, Holbrook and Corryong Phone: 02 6921 1783 IN AID OF WALWA HALL LIONS ARE HAVING A BATTERY DRIVE. ANY OLD VEHICLE BATTERIES CAN BE JAN LEWIS INTERVIEW WITH BORDER MAIL If you missed the article on Jan Lewis in the Border Morning Mail you can go to this link http://www.bordermail.com.au/news/local/news/ general/video-the-gran-from-snowy-river/2317262.aspx and read about Jan and listen to her reading her poem “Gran from Snowy River”. DROPPED OFF AT JIM LACEY’S FARM SHELLEY ROAD WALWA. PHONE 6037 1256 GIRLS’ GETAWAY (aka WOMEN’S WEEKEND) COLLECTIONS CAN BE ARRANGED WANTED OLD GATE GUDGENS,RUSTY AND OF NO USE ANY OLD TOOLS, RUSTY, AND OF NO USE In my dotage I hope to become a collector of the above. Phone Pen at 60371250 Walwa World October 2011 7 When Friday, October 21 at 4:00pm to October 23 at 4:00pm Location Shelley Forest Camp, Avondale Road, off Murray Valley Highway, Koetong. (halfway b/t Corryong & Wodonga) Theme Gypsies/Carnivale Cost: $80/$70 conc Ring Corryong Neighborhood House for flyer 0260761179 CHEESE MAKING IN WALWA Making cheese in Walwa TUTOR: Marilyn Webster Marilyn started teaching cheese making in May 2010 and has taught 190 people in the Upper Murray Area since then from Tumut to Corryong. [email protected] PH: 0260727542 0458515191 Cost to participants: $80 WBNC (usually $100) Cheeses made: Haloumi, Fetta, Ricotta, Camembert Maximum per class: 10 We can organize more classes if people are interested, just let Irene know. It was a lot of fun. Your local Credit Union located at the Walwa Bush Nursing Centre Open Tuesdays and Thursdays 2pm-5pm Walwa World October 2011 8 Bridge Hotel, Jingellic Bridge Hotel Est. 1926 a historic pub in picturesque surroundings by the Murray River 3149 River Road, Jingellic. Ph: 02 60 371 290 Hosts: David and Janice Robertson Driving Distances (approximate): 514 km from Sydney 433 km from Melbourne 306 km from Canberra 106 km from Albury 45 km from Tumbarumba • Friendly Staff • Juke Box • Pool Table • Great Meals 12 noon to 2 pm & 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Thursday to Sundays • Beer Garden overlooking the Murray River • Three Cabins: • One cabin with queen bed and a bunk room with 4 beds (maximum 6 people), kitchen, air-con • Two motel style cabins, one with wheelchair access to bathroom (maximum 3 per cabin), bar fridge, air-con • House: Three-bedroom house, all cabins and house have reverse cycle air conditioner, TV. • Free Camping by the Murray River • Try your luck catching a legendary Murray Cod • Scenic Upper Murray vistas • Beautiful river and snow capped mountain views • Walwa Golf Club Acknowledgements: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jingellic,_New_South_Wales http://www.tumbashire.nsw.gov.au/ WALWA AND DISTRICTS COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT) COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 25 October 2011 6.30pm WBNC Community Centre All community members welcome -all position declared vacant - finger food on conclusion. The COM meets up to four times a year to provide support to the CERT with governance, grants and procurement. If you would like to volunteer for a position please call COM chair Julia McCourt on 6037 6255 or email [email protected] for a nomination form. Be a part of promoting the Upper Murray as a great place to live or to visit by advertising your business or group in The Upper Murray Business Directory. The deadline for adverts in the 2012 print directory is November 4. For more information and an application form type in www.uppermurraybusinessdirectory.com.au into the top of your web browser and go to the Advertise with Us tab at the bottom. Jennie Star can be contacted on 6077 4265 or by email at [email protected] Narelle Rouch Massage & Bowen Therapist THANK YOU AAMT 10274 A big thank you to Mary Connors, Elma van de Hoef, Neva Taylor and her granddaughter Taylor for helping with folding of Walwa World in September. Walwa World October 2011 Narelle is now conducting massage therapy sessions on Tuesdays at the Walwa Bush Nursing Centre. Please call 60374122 to make an appointment. 9 JINGELLIC WALWA The 2011 Weekend of Wonders Festival Friday 11 November - Sunday 13 November 2011 FRIDAY 11 NOVEMBER AT WALWA 7pm-9pm Walwa Hall: Great River Road Art & Photography Exhibition Launch Featuring William McInnes; Ian and Di Simpson live music 8pm -12am Walwa Hotel Acoustic Concert 8pm Backroaders 10pm White Line SATURDAY 12 NOVEMBER AT WALWA 10am-5pm 9am-5pm 3pm-7pm 3pm 5pm From 6pm 8pm 9pm Walwa Bloomin’ Lot Festival - Featuring William McInnes Street Market Day and Hall Exhibition: The Great River Road Walwa Hotel Acoustic Concert Narangatook Mini Bush Dance Feva Pitch Community Singing Show “Music in the Vines” at Upper Murray Estate $5 bus from Walwa Hotel: food and wines from 6pm, live music from 8pm til late My Friend and I Music in the Vines - live band SUNDAY 12 NOVEMBER AT JINGELLIC 9am-1pm Drummond Golf State of Origin & BBQ 1pm-8pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm Bridge hotel Concert, Jingellic Maria Forde My Friend and I Backroaders Pete Denahy Darren Colston White Line Things to see at your Leisure: Canoeing; hire from Upper Murray Resort; fishing; bushwalking; wine tasting at Upper Murray Estate SEE YOU THERE Walwa World October 2011 10 TREATING SNAKES BITES With the warmer months approaching snakes are appearing sunning themselves on the road. We have had good rains and next will be long grass and as we all know we need to be alert for snakes. Here is an article which you may want to put in your first aide kit or glove box or wherever. Good idea to read it first especially if you are an adventurous outdoor recreationalist. Maybe even practice putting on the pressure immobilization bandage with a friend so you feel confident. You may save your own or someone else’s life. No-one in Australia has ever died who has been bitten by a snake and had the pressure immobilization bandage applied correctly. Walwa Bush Nursing Centre has a snake venom detection kit for identifying the snake venom and also has snake antivenom on hand. For further information speak to one of the nurses at Walwa. In Australia there are about 3,000 cases of snake bite annually, of which 200 to 500 receive antivenom; on average one or two will prove fatal. About half the deaths are due to bites from Brown Snakes; the rest mostly from Tiger Snake, Taipan and Death Adder. Some deaths are sudden, but it is uncommon to die within four hours of a snake bite. In 1906, the untreated death rates were as high as 40% to 50% for death adder and tiger snake bites! Improved supportive treatment and the availability of effective antivenoms has reduced this considerably. Common or Eastern Brown Snake Pseudonaja textilis Australian snake bites. Regional lymphadenopathy (swollen painful lymph glands) may be marked, even with non-venomous snake bites, and is not by itself an indication for the administration of antivenom. Lymphadenopathy may contribute to abdominal pain in children. Often there will be no signs of envenomation. In these cases, individuals will not require antivenom because the snake has injected little or no venom. Signs and Symptoms of envenomation: Presentation is variable and signs and symptoms will fluctuate. The usual sequence of systemic symptom development is: Less than an hour after the bite: Headache (an important symptom), irritability, photophobia, (aversion to light) nausea, vomiting, sweating, diarrhea, decreased conscious state manifesting as confusion; coagulation abnormalities; occasionally sudden hypotension with loss of consciousness. 1–3 hours after bite: Cranial nerve paralysis, ptosis, (drooping eyelids,) diplopia, (double/blurred vision,) dysphagia, (difficulty swallowing) abdominal pain, voice changes, increasing confusion, dark urine due to haemoglobinuria (blood products in the urine), hypertension (high blood pressure), rapid heart rate, hemorrhage. More than three hours after bite: Limb and respiratory muscle paralysis leading to respiratory failure, peripheral circulatory failure/ shock with pallor and cyanosis, myoglobinuria, eventually death. Snake bite should always be considered in any case of unexpected confusion or loss of consciousness following outdoor activities in snake country. In Australia, snake venoms alone cause coagulopathy, so if present you can rule out other forms of envenomation. The Brown Snake is found all over Australia. It has extremely potent venom, and although the quantity of venom injected is usually small, this snake causes more snakebite deaths in Australia than any other. Sudden and relatively early deaths have been recorded. Its venom causes severe coagulation disturbances, neurotoxicity (nerve problems), and occasionally nephrotoxicity (kidney problems) by a direct action of the venom, but not rhabdomyolysis (release into bloodstream of myoglobin from damaged muscle fibres causing kidney damage/ failure.) Tiger Snake Notechis scutatus The Tiger Snake lives in the temperate southern areas of Australia. The characteristic stripes are not seen all year round, and there is a totally black variant found around the Flinders Ranges area of South Australia. As well as neurotoxicity and coagulopathy, rhabdomyolysis (due to Notexin in the venom) is very likely if treatment is delayed. Untreated mortality is about 45%. Redbellied Black Snake Pseudechis porphyriacus The Redbellied Black Snake is found in all eastern non-arid areas. While the venom has neurotoxic, coagulopthic (clotting issues) and myotoxic (muscular problems) actions, it is not as potent as most, and no deaths after a Redbellied Black Snake bite have yet been reported. Black or Tiger antivenom may be used. This snake can 'jump' in the air if disturbed or chased. Signs and Symptoms: The snake bite site is usually painless and may have classical paired fang marks, but this is not the most common picture. Often there are just a few lacerations or scratches, and sometimes these may be painless or go unnoticed. Bruising, bleeding, and local swelling may be present, but significant local tissue destruction is uncommon in Walwa World October 2011 11 This sequence of events is highly variable. Brown Snake bites, even apparently trivial ones, have been associated with acute deterioration over a five minute period leading to death. This may occur as soon as 30 minutes to an hour after the original bite. Acute, severe cardiac depression may be the mechanism for sudden death. Paralysis, when it occurs, usually commences with cranial nerves (nerves in the head and face), then skeletal muscle, then the muscles of respiration. In small children or with highly venomous snake bites it may happen much more quickly. Major bleeding disturbances are rare with Australian snakes, although the development of coagulopathies are relatively common. Watch for blood in urine, sputum or vomit, low bowel haemmorrhage, vaginal bleed or haemoglobinuria, and remember that about 20% of persons who die after snake bite have cerebral haemmorrhages. Muscle destruction from myolytic toxins is not uncommon and may not be associated with muscle tenderness; it may lead to renal failure and should be specifically looked for, because early treatment with antivenom will reduce its severity. Prognosis depends on the type of snake and the quantity of venom injected. An angry snake and multiple bites is associated with greater venom volumes. First Aid for Snake Bites CALL 000 FOR AMBULANCE. Keep the victim calm and ask: What were they doing at the time of the bite? When did it happen? Did you see the snake? Do you feel any different? unwell? Do NOT wash the bite site: There may or may not be fang marks and/ or swelling at the bite site. The site may or may not be painful, there may be ooze from the site, pinpoint hemorrhages, bruising or redness or no local signs at all. It is extremely important to retain traces of venom for use with venom identification kits! The type of snake involved may be identified by the detection of venom on the skin. Snake venom detection kits will not work if you wash the site. Do NOT cut or excise the area or apply an arterial torniquet! Both these measures are ineffective and may make the situation worse. Arterial tourniquets, which cut off the circulation to the limb, are potentially dangerous, and are no longer recommended for any type of bite or sting in Australia. Apply pressure immobilization as quickly as possible; if you wait until symptoms become noticeable you will have missed the best time for treatment. Keep the victim still. This includes all the limbs. Stop lymphatic spread - bandage firmly, splint and immobilize (see detailed instructions below)! Don't allow the victim to walk or move a limb. Treating Snakebites (cont’d) been successfully used. Walking should be prevented. Research stresses the importance of keeping the patient still. The pressure-immobilization technique is currently recommended by the Australian Resuscitation Council, the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists. Immobility is best attained by application of a splint or sling, using a bandage or whatever is to hand to absolutely minimize all limb movement, reassurance and immobilization such as putting the patient on a stretcher is also valuable. Where possible, bring transportation to the patient (rather then vice versa). The pressure-immobilization approach is simple, safe and will not cause tissue damage. Bites to the head, neck, and back are a special problem - firm pressure should be applied locally if possible. Do not take clothing off as the movement of doing so will promote the movement of venom into the blood stream. Keep the patient (and the bitten or stung limb) still. Bandage upwards towards the heart from the lower portion of the bitten or stung limb, starting at the toes and fingers. Even though a little venom may be squeezed upwards, the bandage will be more comfortable, and therefore can be left in place for longer if required. The bandage should be as tight as you would apply to a sprained ankle. When applying the pressure bandage, take note of where the bite is beneath the bandage, and mark the position on the bandage. This allows health professionals to cut a small window in the bandage to test the site with the snake venom detection kit without removing the bandage and potentially allowing the venom to circulate. The lymphatic system is responsible for systemic spread of most venoms. This can be reduced by the application of a firm bandage over a folded pad placed over the bitten area. While firm, it should not be so tight that it stops blood flow to the limb or congests the veins. Start bandaging directly over the bitten area, ensuing that the pressure over the bite is firm and even, as firm as for a sprained ankle. If you have enough bandage you can extend towards more central parts of the body, to delay spread of any venom that has already started to move centrally. A pressure dressing should be applied even if the bite is on the victim’s trunk or torso. The pressure-immobilization first aid technique was developed in the 1970s by Professor Struan Sutherland to retard the movement of venom from the bite site into the circulation, thus "buying time" for the patient to reach medical care. Research with snake venom has shown that very little venom reaches the blood stream if firm pressure is applied over the bitten area and the limb is immobilized. Pressureimmobilization was initially developed to treat snakebite, but it is also applicable to bites and stings by some other venomous creatures. It is currently recommended for most life threatening venomous bites and stings in Australia. It is recommended for: all species of Australian snakes including sea snakes, funnel web spiders, bee, wasp and ant stings in allergic individuals, blue ringed octopus, cone shell stings. DO NOT use pressure-immobilisation first aid for: spider bites other than from a funnel web spider, jelly fish stings, stonefish and other fish stings, bee, wasp and ant stings in non-allergic individuals, bites by scorpions, centipedes, beetles. Even if the bitten or stung person is ill when first seen, the application of pressure-immobilization first aid may prevent further absorption of venom from the bite or sting site during transport to hospital. If the bandages and splint have been applied correctly, they will be comfortable and may be left on for several hours. They should not be taken off until the patient has reached medical care. Removal of the bandage will be associated with rapid systemic spread. Hence ALWAYS wait until the patient is in a fully-equipped medical treatment area before bandage removal is attempted. The treating doctor will decide when to remove the bandages. If a significant amount of venom has been injected, it may move into the blood stream very quickly when the bandages are removed. They should be left in position until appropriate antivenom and resuscitation equipment has been assembled. Bandages may be quickly reapplied if clinical deterioration occurs, and left on until antivenom therapy has been effective. Bites to the lower limb Extend the bandage as high as possible up the limb. Apply a splint to the leg. Any rigid object may be used as a splint, eg spade, piece of wood or tree branch, rolled up newspapers etc. Bind it firmly to as much of the leg as possible. Keep the patient still. Lie the patient down to prevent walking or moving around. Bites to the hand or forearm: Bandage as much of the arm as possible, starting at the fingers. Use a splint to the elbow. Use a sling to immobilise the arm. Keep the patient still. Lie the patient down to prevent walking or moving around. Bites to the trunk: If possible apply firm pressure over the bitten or stung area. Do not restrict chest movement. Keep the patient still. Bites to the head or neck: No first aid for bitten or stung area. Keep the patient still. (Adapted with permission from the Australian Venom Research Unit Struan Sutherland/AVRU) (Images: Pressure-immobilisation, courtesy of the Australian Venom Research Unit) Apply a broad pressure bandage over the bite site as soon as possible. Crepe bandages are ideal, but any flexible material may be used. Clothing, towels etc may be torn into strips. Panty hose have Walwa World October 2011 12 (Suggestion: Cut this out and keep in your first aid kit and/or glove box for quick reference) REMEMBRANCE DAY - REVISITING HISTORY Remembrance Day (11th November) marks the anniversary of the armistice which ended the First World War (1914-18). It was originally called Armistice Day. At the end of World War 11, the British and Australian governments changed the name of the Remembrance Day as Armistice Day was no longer an appropriate name for a day which would commemorate all war dead. Remembrance Day has a particular significance to Australia as it was an Australian journalist working on Fleet Street, Edward Honey, who proposed two minutes silence at a commemorative service at the New Cenotaph in London on the first anniversary. On the second anniversary of the armistice in 1920 the commemoration was given added significance with the return of the remains of an unknown soldier from the battlefields of the Western Front. Unknown soldiers were interred with full military honours in Westminster Abbey in London and at the Arc de Triumph in Paris. In Australia on the 75th anniversary of the armistice in 1993 Remembrance Day ceremonies again took on a national focus. The remains of an unknown Australian soldier, exhumed from a First World War military cemetery in France, were ceremonially entombed in the Memorial’s Hall of Memory. In 1997 the Governor General issued a proclamation formally declaring 11th November Remembrance Day, and urged all Australians to observe one minutes silence at 11am on the 11th November each year to remember those who died or suffered for Australia in all wars and armed conflicts. 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Walwa World October 2011 13 BARRELS; 1ST Christina McLellan, 2nd Peter Jenkins, 3rd Corrina Galvin JINGELLIC SHOW OPEN GYMKHANA RESULTS 25TH SEPTEMBER, 2011 SHOWJUMPING; 45CM CLASS 1ST Christina McLellan on Wes, 2nd Peter Jenkins on Cardy, 3rd Hannah Jenkins on Renaldo, 4th Corrina Galvin on Sary, 5th Ace Coughlan on Noddy. 60CM CLASS; 1st Ace Coughlan on Noddy, 2nd Lucas Shore on Sharla, 3rd Christina McLellan on Wes, 4th Jacob Shore on Layla. 80CM CLASS; 1st Sophie Carneli on Billy, 2nd Brieanna Galvin on Bandit, Equal 3rd Lucas Shore on Sharla and Jacob Shore on Layla NOVELITIES; 6YRS & Under 10; BENDING; 1st Lily Murphy, BARRELS; 1st Lily Murphy, 2nd Taylah Butler, KEYHOLE; 1st Lily Murphy 2nd Taylar Butler, OLD ENGLISH PLATE; 1st Taylar Butler, FLAG; 1st Taylar Butler, 2nd Lily Murphy, BEN- BAR- AFT 1st Lily Murphy, 2nd Taylar Butler 10YRS & U15YRS; KEY HOLE;1st Brienna Galvin, 2nd Hannah Jenkins, 3rd Alisha Allen, OLD ENGLISH PLATE; 1st Lucas Shore, 2nd Hannah Jenkins, 3rd Brienna Galvin. FLAG RACE; 1st Andrew Jenkins, 2nd Emily Belling, 3rd Lucas Shore BEN-BAR-RAFT; 1st Brienna Galvin, 2nd Andrew Jenkins, 3rd Emily Belling BENDING; 1st Lucas Shore, 2nd Brienna Galvin, 3rd Andrew Jenkins. BARRELS; 1st Lucas Shore, 2nd Brienna Galvin, 3rd Hannah Jenkins. 15YRS & U18YRS; BARRELS; 1st Jacob Shore, 2nd Jasmine Allen KEY HOLE; 1st Jasmine Allen; OLD ENGLISH PLATE; 1st Jacob Shore; FLAG RACE; 1st Jacob Shore, 2nd Jasmine Allen; BEN-BARRAFT; 1ST Jacob Shore, 2nd Jasmine Allen 18YRS & OVER; KEY HOLE; 1st James McLellan, 2nd Peter Jenkins, 3rd Corrina Galvin OLD ENGLISH PLATE; 1st Christina McLellan, 2nd Peter Jenkins, 3rd Corrina Galvin FLAG RACE; 1st Peter Jenkins, 2nd Christina McLellan BEN-BAR-RAFT; 1st Corrina Galvin, 2nd Christina McLellan, 3rd James McLellan BENDING; 1st Peter Jenkins, 2nd Corrina Galvin, 3rd Christina McLellan Walwa World October 2011 14 DOG EVENTS; MOST UNUSUAL; 1ST Ron with Toby, 2nd Lily with Mindy, Equal 3rd Lily with Mia & Peter with Franky PET MOST LIKE IT’S OWNER; 1st Lily with Mia, 2nd Ron with Toby, 3rd Peter with Franky PRETTIEST SMALL DOG; 1st Lily with Mindy, 2nd Ron with Toby FANCY DRESSED DOG; 1st Lily with Mindy. PRETTIEST LARGE DOG; 1st Lily with Mia, 2nd Peter with Franky MOST OBEDIENT DOG; 1st Peter with Franky, 2nd Lily with Mia, 3rd Lily with Mindy DOG WITH THE CURLIEST TAIL; 1st Lily with Mindy, 2nd Ron with Toby DOG WITH THE WAGGIEST TAIL; 1st Sharyn with Ebony, 2nd Corrie with Arnie, 3rd Lily with Mia DOG WITH THE MOST DOUBTFUL PARENTAGE; 1st Lily with Mindy DOG RACE; 1st Sharyn with Ebony, 2nd Corrie with Arnie, 3rd Lily with Mia After the dog events there was the Gum boot throwing of different classes with some extraordinary techniques. The Tug-a-war which tested a lot of strengths from both men and women was really great fun. LUCKY GATE PRIZE; won by Emily Belling from Tarcutta MAJOR SHOW RAFFLE; SPONSORED BY HARVEY NORMAN, ALBURY 1st prize; 43” Samsung HD Plasma TV was won by Di Mountford, Walwa 2nd Prize; Navig 8R 143 GPS was won by Russell McLean, Corryong. 3rd Prize; Canon Powershot A3100 IS Digital Camera was won by Penny Evans, Walwa CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SUCCESSFUL WINNERS AND THANK YOU TO ALL, WHO BOUGHT TICKETS TO SUPPORT OUR JINGELLIC SHOW SOCIETY RAFFLE. THANK YOU to Harvey Norman for sponsoring the prizes. Although the numbers were down for the Gymkhana, the people who did come or stayed on after the trail ride, really enjoyed themselves and with a beautiful sun shiny day. OUR TRAIL RIDE WAS VERY SUCCESSFUL WITH NUMBERS OF 35 RIDERS. THANKYOU TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED EITHER AS RIDERS AND GUESTS. A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL THE WORKERS AND SUPPORTERS WHO PUT IN NUMEROUS HOURS FOR A GREAT WEEKEND. Jingellic Show Society Trail Ride started the Friday Night with hamburgers for tea and meeting up with the riders from Tallangatta, Tarcutta, Tumbarumba, Albury, Thurgoona, Gerogery, Walwa and Jingellic district. Saturday morning we started out about 9am with a beautiful day. Our Trail boss in the head was Robbie McKimmie and Trail boss behind or on the end was Ace Coughlan, so no one was left behind. We had to cross the bridge which was interesting for some people. We had the safety committee holding the traffic while we crossed the bridge and supported us till we were able to get up to Snake Gully Road. Once off the main road a few people were more relaxed and really enjoyed the bush ride. There are amazing sites and we were so lucky to be on horse back as you get to see sights others wouldn’t. The view at the top was really worth the long ride up those hills. It was spectacular. We did take some photos which I hope to pass on when I can. At the top we took a break, taking photos and chatting. Then we moved onto Henry Lee’s property where we had lunch at a hut, cooked on a Barby and hot tea made with a billy by our crew. There were a couple of people who missed getting away with us earlier but were able to ride with us after lunch. The country was so lush with green grass, the horses were tempted to eat and not walk on but we gave in to them when we had a break. The back down trip was just a lovely although not as steep. Then we had our spectacular Saturday night Country Baked Oven Dinner. How lovely was that! We did get a few showers which dampened our tables and chairs but that didn’t stop people from turning up to eat. The fires and the delicious hot dinner soon warmed everyone up. Thanks to Lindsay and his crew for the great dinner. Everyone loved the ride so much, Robbie organised a short ride the next day for the ones who could stay on but not participating in the Gymkhana. I had so many good comments spoken to me about the organisation of our Jingellic ride which make me very proud to be part of our show committee. Thank you again to all who were part of our fantastic fun weekend. See you all again same time next year. Regards, Liz McLellan, Secretary Riding classes Boy or girl rider u10 yrs 1st Taylah Butler Champion rider u10yrs Taylah Butler Girl rider u13yrs 1st Lily Murphy Boy rider u13yrs 1st Andrew Jenkins Champion rider under 15yrs Andrew Jenkins Boy or girl rider 13 & u18yrs 1st Jacob Shore 2nd Hannah Jenkins 3rd Brieanna Galvin Champion rider u18yrs Hannah Jenkins Lady or gentleman rider 18yrs & over 1st Corrine Galvin 2nd Ace Coughlan 3rd Peter Jenkins Champion Rider 18yrs & over Corrine Galvin School Pony 1st “Will” ridden by Lucas Shore & Lily Murphy Bareback Rider u15yrs 1st Emily Belling 2nd Andrew Jenkins Bareback Rider u 21yrs 1st Christina McLellan 2nd Jacob Shore 3rd Jasmin Allen Pair of Riders u18yrs 1st Lily Murphy & Jacob Shore 2nd Jasmine Allen & Emily Belling Led handler classes Boy or Girl Handler 10 & u 15yrs 1st Lily Murphy 2nd Lucas Shore equal 3rd Elisha Allen & Emily Belling Boy or Girl Handler 15 & U18yrs 1st Jacob Shore 2nd Jasmine Allen Walwa World October 2011 15 Joyce outside Walwa Store Bridge the River Arts presents The Opening & Awards Night Of “ The Great River RoadArt & Photo Exhibition” At: Walwa Memorial Hall On: Friday 11th Nov 7pm –10pm Admission: $15 ( includes a glass of wine & savouries) Entertainment by Ian & Dianne Simpson. Special Guest: William Mc Innes Prizes thanks to; Sat: 12th Bush Market 10am –5pm Food Stalls Pub Music Sat : Exhibition Open 10am-5pm Sun: Exhibition Open 10am – 4pm Walwa World October 2011 16 W.A.W Upper Murray Resort Jasmine Cottage Honeysuckle Cottage Walwa Hotel Cremers Art Supplies Albury Photo Supplies