BUNTIMES NOV, 2010.pub - Bungonia, NSW, Australia

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Volume 20
Issue 10
November, 2010
BUNGONIA MARKET DAY.
Unfortunately the weather and the many other Long-Week-End
events conspired against a large turn out of people to visit our
market day event. Nevertheless we did have a good day, with
Pauline and Margo running a successful Devonshire tea operation
from the remodelled kitchen. Bill, Mick, Robin and Bob satisfied
the hungry visitors with hot food from the BBQ. The quilter’s display brightened up the hall and I know they sold some of their
handy work, as your editor purchased one with cats on it for her
daughter’s birthday. We were thankful that the rain held off till the
afternoon when it was time to pack up. But some of us did get wet
packing our cars with what was left.
PLEASE NOTE LOST: Canon camera 1068 on Market Day some where near the Hall. Camera is in
a small red case IF FOUND PLEASE CONTACT GUS ON 0434 601 199.
WINE & CHEESE NIGHT
View of the small but happy group of revellers who braved the
very cold weather on the 16th. Sleet in Bungonia, and snow in
Goulburn during the day as well as wind and icy conditions that
night.
But that did not stop us from enjoying each others company, and
seeing friends that we only get a chance to see on these
occasions. The many interesting dishes brought along, were
consumed with gusto and the heaters were switched off around.
10.30 pm, and we started to pack up and make our way home.
Many thanks go to a small group of revellers who stayed behind
to clean up after most of us departed.
WATCH THIS SPACE FOR UPCOMING DATES
SATURDAY 6th & SUNDAY 7th NOVEMBER: Latham Family Re-union
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SATURDAY 13th NOVEMBER: ANTIQUES DISCOVERY DAY
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SATURDAY 20th NOVEMBER: “NATURAL SEQUENCE FARMING DAY
Woodward's and Bungonia Creek Walk: TSR management and erosion controls. Inviting Peter Andrews
to lead the information study More information on page 16
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SATURDAY NIGHT 4th DECEMBER 6.30pm START FOR:
BUNGONIA PARK SWINGS CANDLE LIGHT SUPPER.
BBQ supplied at small cost or BYO everything , picnic table, seats, blankets, food & drink
A night not to be missed with music ( vinyl 78’s & 33 1/3rd’s) from the new look fifties :
Ladies attire swinging skirts and tight pants for the blokes, a must for the evening
See page 3 for more details
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WEATHER FACTS
Up until 22 October - 30.2mm over 7 days
September - 36.8 over 8 days.
Year to date - 509.60 over 95 days.
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BUNGONIA PROGRESS ASSOCIATION.
Next Meeting: Monday , 8th. November, 2010, 7.30pm at the Hall
Ardmore Park Quarry: Material is being taken out of Ardmore Park. On Market Day a number of trucks
drove along King St. past the Hall. What has happened to Ardmore Park heavy vehicles having to use the
By-Pass? These matters will be raised at the next Consultative Committee Meeting. Despite CEAL giving
all sorts of promises about truck movements and that there wouldn’t be convoys, and some of the trucks are
travelling very close together. If the Proponent can’t control a few trucks, his statements about driver’s code
of conduct ring very hollow.
Kitchen: The Goulburn Mulwaree Health Inspector paid us a visit on Market Day and gave a tick to the
improvements in the Kitchen We will know in December if we were successful in obtaining a grant for Stage
3. This will finish the electrical upgrade, replace the supper room ceiling, and finish the walls in the kitchen
and painting
Market Day: The weather wasn’t particularly kind and competition from the Lilac Time and Nerriga
Celebrations took some of the crowd. However most of the Stalls made some money and the customers
enjoyed the chance to pick up great bargains & enjoy lunching on the hot food & refreshments.
Bike Ride: When the first group of cyclists rode past the Hall we got worried that all our preparations were to
be in vain but we needn’t have been concerned. These were the serious bike riders and soon we were handing
out snacks & drinks to the rest of the riders. Thanks to all who helped.
Antiques Discovery Day: 13th. November: All are encouraged to bring along items for evaluation by the
experts who will be assessing their value for a very reasonable fee. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to
discover the true worth of some of your treasures.
BUNGONIA PARK TRUST
Next meeting Wednesday 3rd. November 7pm, at the Hall.
“Bungonia Park Swings” Saturday 4th. December.
STARTING TIME 6.30pm
You now can purchase from the master BBQ chefs in attendance or bring your own special cuisine
You still need to bring your chairs, table, blankets, salads and drinks.
Please note all monies made from the master BBQ chefs go to the Progress Assoc.
The organizers are selecting lots of music from the 1950’s when Frank Sinatra, Johnny Ray,
Doris Day, Ethel Merman, Louis Armstrong, Hogy Carmichael were some of the great stars and we danced
to “Golden Wedding”, “Goodnight Sweetheart” “Smokey Mokes” & “Black & White Rag”etc. There were
some wonderful musicals such as “Annie Get Your Gun,” “Oklahoma” Carousel” & “South Pacific”. .The
radio stations ran hit parades, the Herald had a “Spot the Cricket Ball” competition with big prize money,
Sydney Uni students had an annual street parade. The police tried to stop some of the floats and lots of people offended by other floats wrote to the papers. In Sydney the Eastern suburbs railway was under discussion, Farmers, Anthony Horderns, Grace Brothers, Mark Foys, Hordern Brothers and David Jones were the
places to shop, the trams were still running,, Joan Sutherland made her debut at Covent Garden, Edna Everage made her stage debut and Slim Dusty wrote “The Pub With No Beer”
So come along and enjoy celebrating the 1950’s.
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War Casts a Long Shadow
At 11am. on the 11th. November, 1918 the Great War guns fell silent and it was “All Quiet on
the Western Front”. The war to end all wars was over. Six men from Bungonia had been killed, others shell
shocked and/or gassed or wounded.. Please stop for 2 minutes on the 11th. November and remember
these men and women who sacrificed their lives and their health.
A grim reminder of the long time effects of wars occurred this year when a giant World War 11 mine
washed up on a beach on the island of Islay, the southernmost island of the Inner Hebrides. Despite being in
the water for 70 years the mine was still very much alive and was blown up by the Royal Navy.
A Royal Navy spokesman warned
“ Mines from both World Wars still wash up on our shores (U.K) …”War Casts a Long Shadow
BE PREPARED THE BUSHFIRE SEASON IS COMING.
NSW residents are being encouraged to take action now to prepare for the bushfire season in a major public
awareness campaign announced recently by Emergency Services Minister Steve Whan.
Mr. Whan launched the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) Prepare Act Survive campaign for 2010/2011
bushfire season on Monday September 6.
Always have up-to-date Bushfire Survival Plan
“One of the most valuable assets during
•
Review and rehearse you Bushfire Survival Plan regularly.
bush fire season each year is a well-prepared
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Involve the whole family so everyone knows what to do.
and well informed community,” Mr. Whan said. •
Have a contingency plan and know the location of your
“We have all seen in recent times how
local Neighbourhood Safer Place.
Always know the current Fire Danger Rating in your area.
destructive bushfires can be and that’s why it is •
Always maintain a defendable space around your home by:
so important that people take the steps now to
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Mowing your grass regularly
Prepare Act Survive.”
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Remove excess ground fuels and other combustible
Mr, Whan said the $1 million campaign
material.
would appear in newspapers and on radio,
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Cleaning leaves from gutters, roofs and downpipes regularly
television and billboards across NSW.
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Trimming low branches 2 metres from the ground
surrounding your home.
“ The campaign is aimed at people living
You should also:
or travelling though bushfire prone areas,
Enclose open areas under your decks and floors.
encouraging them to take appropriate action to •
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Install fine steel wire mesh screens on all windows, doors,
properly prepare their homes, properties and
vents and weepholes
themselves for bushfire before they threaten.”
•
Relocate flammable items away from your home including
“The campaign will continue to help
woodpiles, papers, boxes, crates etc.
educate people about the Fire Danger Ratings
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Seal all gaps in external roof and wall cladding.
Ensure
you have prepared and have ready access to Your:
introduced before the start of the last bushfire
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Personal
protective clothing
season, which includes the new levels of Se•
Bushfire Survival Kit.
vere, Extreme and Catastrophic. These fire dan•
Relocation Kit.
ger ratings, issued before a fire starts give people clear triggers on what action they should be
taking.”
Remember, in an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) Visit www.nsw.gov.au/bushfire
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your copy of B.T. due to the increased volume of traffic using our inadequate road system.
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So our records can be updated.
The Editor
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Bungonia Progress Association Inc.
President’s Report 2009/2010
Winter
Spring
Summer
Autumn
These are the Seasons which Bungonia Progress Hall can now be used in comfort, due to the completion of
the hall ceiling and other works.
Most of the work done inside and outside is not visible to the naked eye.
You can see the ceiling, the ceiling lights, the fans, the heaters, the picture rails, the fresh hall paint, the
kitchen lino, the stainless steel benches, New stainless steel wash basin, new gas stove, instant hot water unit,
new electrical switch board, and the caravan electrical plug outside the hall.
What you do not see is the new foundations to the kitchen floor, new cross beams, new floor panels, edge
moulds, the plastered holes in the walls, the wall panels, and the hidden work in the hall includes, blocking in
the roof ceiling edge to seal the roof space, the electricians’ walk-way built into the ceiling, full ceiling insulation, electrical cabling for all the upgraded services, structural supports missing from under the stage have
been built in, underfloor plumbing to move water from one side of the hall to the other, and to provide water
to the different places in the kitchen. All this is hidden work.
My thanks go to Mick Hepplestone who made up the Market day shade covers; and worked on posts made
up to support the shades and got permanent sleeves concreted in place, which gave the Market day an attractive look and another asset to the community. His skilled and steady work on the Kitchen flooring and lino is
also much appreciated.
Thanks go to Ian Beveridge who completed the plumbing works especially moving the Water Heater and the
Gas bottle from the north side to the south side of the hall. Then running the hot water from the heater back
to the north side showers etc.
A thanks also to Julia Mckay for the extended loan of her ladder, to Anne Williams for the loan of the scaffolding, Frank and Moira McGinity for the loan of their tractor and to the trades men who did such a
magnificent job.
To be sure our present and future needs also stay on the Council agenda Diane Powell, Anne Williams and
Moira McGinity surveyed the community, collated, wrote up results and presented the first Bungonia Village
Plan to Council. Thank you.
A special thanks goes to Margo Crossley for chairing the meetings. And also to Diana Moran for her long
service as secretary to Progress, the many Meeting Minutes, and for letters I asked her to write ; she looked
forward to them all.
And special thanks to Moira McGinity for her long service to Progress Association in many roles but especially for the great job she has done in keeping the Financial statements and book accounts and payments as
an example of ‘how it should be done’.
My thanks go again to the many people, both named and un-named who have given their time, expertise and
equipment over this busy year to achieve the results which the Community can now start to enjoy through all
of the 4 seasons.
John Wiggan
President Bungonia Progress Association
2009—2010
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Bungonia Heights
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Brown Snakes
A brown came within 1 – 2 metres of myself and my 3 year old son today. Luckily we were watering the garden and the cold water diverted the snake from it’s intended direction – towards us. This is a timely reminder
to us all.
COMMON or EASTERN BROWN SNAKE:
(Psuedonja textilis)
The Brown Snake has a narrow head in appearance, with a slender body. The colour may range from beige to
silver, cream, brown, light tan to orange, dark brown and some times even black.
This reptile is "Oviparous" (egg laying), producing from 10-30 eggs. The eggs hatch from January through
to April. The hatchling snakes are approximately 22cm (8 1/2") in length, uniform brown in colour and are
distinguished by a dark brown to black head and neck, with a redish/orange/brown band, about 5mm wide.
Due to colour banding this snake is sometimes referred to as a "Diamond headed snake". The hatchlings can
sometimes also emerge from the egg with dark brown bands running across the body; with having a few or
multiple cross bands. The black head markings & banding fade as the snake grows, becoming all one colour
by the time the snake reaches 60cms.
The Common/Eastern Brown Snake grows to an average length of around 1.4 metres but has been found at
2.4 metres. This snake is found throughout most of the eastern half of Australia. The venom that the Brown
Snake carries is said to be the second (2nd) most toxic venom of all land snakes world wide, the first being
the Australian Inland Tiapan. The brown snake is considered Dangerous to man. Bites from this species of
snake have caused death within minutes, rather than hours or days, with even a juvenile (new born) potentially delivering enough venom in a single bite - to kill 20 adults. Today, brown snakes are responsible for
most of the fatalities from snakebite - per year. Even a slight scratch which has broken the top layer of skin
can be the cause of a fatality - it doesn't have to be a full on bite to cause envenomation. As snakes have other
teeth both top & bottom as well as front fangs, a bite may appear as light scratches to multiple puncture marks
- not just two fang marks.
This Snake is found extremely widespread throughout the Goulburn, NSW, area. As our suburbs have grown
and overtaken land that wildlife once occupied, some species of wildlife has adapted and learnt to live with
us, whilst some have perished. With humans allowing mice and rats to breed around our homes, in the roof or
in the unturned compost heap, the brown snake has learnt to live off of & with us with populations expanding
more each year!
In suburbia, the diet of a brown snake would consist of mice, small rats, lizards - even sizable blue tongue lizards, birds nestling in low lying areas and if extremely hungry - frogs. Brown snakes have also been known to
be cannibalistic.
Why would a snake want to live in harsh & lean conditions in the bush when humans supply an endless
oasis & paradise for them to live - around our homes?
To help make your premises more snake unfriendly, especially around the home, you can,
1/ Stack firewood, timber, iron etc; at least 15 > 20cms; up off the ground, removing the secure places that
snakes like to hide in & rodents love to breed in. In sheds, garages carports etc; use shelving in stead of having things laying around on the ground.
2/ Keep lawns, weeds and other long grasses cut to a minimum level. Prune shrubs and low lying branches up
off the ground. Keep ground covers to a minimum, especially around moss rocks.
3/ Turn compost heaps regularly to help prevent rodents breeding in them. Store dog/cat biscuits, bird seed
etc; in sealed containers, instead of supplying a regular food source for rodents.
4/ Prevent rodents from breeding in, out or around your property, including in the roof space. Use rodent baits
placed where children and pets can't reach. Change the bait on a regular basis to keep it fresh.
5/ Use a torch to light the pathway if needed, when walking around the home on a warm evening or night.
Last year I saw a red belly black slithering across Jaqua Rd at midnight.
6/ Don't put your hands where you can't see, use good leather gloves especially when gardening.
When feeling threatened the brown snake can move with lightening speed, sometimes striking multiple times.
This snake must be considered dangerous to man at all times.
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FIRST-AID & MANAGEMENT OF SNAKE-BITES.
Any suspected snake bite must be treated with immediate First Aid, (pressure bandage and immobilization
technique) and transported to hospital - urgently!
1. Check that the snake is no longer around threatening the safety of all concerned, do not try to catch or kill a
snake!
Keep the victim quiet and reassure them, get them to lay down. If possible call for assistance. Use a mobile
phone and call emergency (000 landline and mobile phone, alternatively 112 for mobile phone).
If possible remove any jewelry (watch) and clothing (Cut off) from bitten limb.
2. Apply a wide (< 100mm/4inch >) elastic crepe bandage over the bite site then continue this bandage
evenly over the entire limb to the armpit or groin (It should be as tight as one would bandage a freshly
sprained wrist or ankle) then any left over bandage should be continued down the limb. A 2nd, 3rd; and possibly 4th bandage should be applied over the first (pending whether bite is on arm or leg) starting over the
fingers or toes.
3. Immobilize the bitten limb with a splint, stick, or rolled up newspaper or cardboard, bandaged or tied to the
limb, or use a St. John's sling or air splint applied to limb. All joints of bitten limb need to be totally immobilized.
If bandaging is not available, tear towels, sheets, clothes, petticoats, etc; into strips, even pantihose may be
used.
Keep victim and bitten limb as still as possible especially if bite is on the body or face.
4. Where possible bring transport to the victim, preferably an ambulance and transport immediately to a major hospital.
Always remember your DR ABC
D = Danger to self, others and the casualty.
R = Response from victim, shake them, yell to them, tap them, - if nil responses then turn casualty onto their
side.
A = Airways, is it open and clear from obstructions, is the casualty breathing?
B = Breathing, - feel for, allow up to 10 seconds, if Yes - turn victim to stable side position & manage shock,
bleeding then any other injuries! If NO - check airway is clear - no foreign material present.
If Not breathing - turn victim on back, Tilt head back and slightly downward and start EAR - 5 full
breaths in 10 seconds.
C = Circulation - check for pulse, if Yes - continue with EAR @ 15 breaths per minute & check for pulse and
breathing again after 1 minute.
If possible, get someone to call for an ambulance 000 or on a mobile phone 112.
If No - Start CPR @ a rate of 30 chest compressions to 2 breaths per minute, checking for pulse and
breathing after 1 minute. (Make sure the chest rises with each breath). ADULT/CHILD: give compressions
using two hands with fingers interlocked. INFANT, give compressions using two fingers.
STOP CPR IF Victim shows signs of life OR qualified help arrives, OR you are physically unable to continue.
If victim shows signs of life then turn into stable side/recovery position and manage any other injuries whilst
Information from Snake-away-services – Adelaide, S.A.
http://www.snake-away-services.websyte.com.au
If you wish to see just how fast these snakes are – watch the YouTube video of
Rob Bredl – The barefooted bushman.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01hxqbs1vl0
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DO'S and DON'TS when dealing with Snake-bite!
Do not try to catch or kill a snake. Statistics show that 95% of people that end up in hospital from snakebite
are those that have tried to kill or interfere with the snake. Remember on a warm day a snake can strike high
off the ground, springing off it's tail!
Do not wash the bite site. A doctor can use a sample from the bite site to help identify the venom by using a
Venom Detection Kit test, aiding in the administering of the correct antivenene.
Do not give food or drink - especially alcohol, small sips of water are acceptable if there is a great delay in
the victim being transported to hospital.
Do not cut or suck the bite. (By sucking the bite site the first aider may become envenomated & cutting it
may cause other unwanted medical problems).
Do not apply or use a tourniquet. (A tourniquet will cause compression injuries to nerves, tendons, ligaments,
arteries, veins etc:
Always apply first aid and seek urgent medical assistance upon any suspected snakebite.
Venomous snakebites are not always painful and may not be visible to the naked or untrained eye. There may
or may not be puncture or scratch marks, let alone two puncture marks as most commonly seen in the movies.
Venomous snakes have more than just two fangs in their mouth, they have other teeth both top & bottom as
we do, consequently multiple scratch or puncture marks may be seen.
A venomous snake only needs to break the top layer of skin & leave a tiny sample of venom (invisible to the
eye) and this could be responsible for a fatality.
Dead snakes can still inflict a fatal bite & there have been many documented incidents. Don't bury a dead
snake in the garden bed, someone may scratch themselves on it, digging around at a later date. Don't throw
the body of a dead snake into the paddock, someone may tread on or scratch themselves on the skeleton
which may contain crystalized venom, still being lethal! Sometimes the nerves of a dead snake, severed in
pieces can still be responsible for a potentially fatal bite.
Always wear good protective footwear/boots etc; and loose fitting long pants/slacks/jeans when bushwalking.
Use a long stick and make noise in front of where you are walking in long grass. Stamp your feet and make
plenty of noise around where you are.
Information from Snake-away-services – Adelaide, S.A.
http://www.snake-away-services.websyte.com.au
Gardening in November.
Spend time in the garden deadheading and removing spindly growth from spring flowering shrubs and
annuals. Top up mulch to keep the moisture in during the warmer weather.\
Plant pots of petunias and impatiens for Christmas colour. Prune mock orange and remove flowering stems
for new growth next season. Clip evergreen box and rosemary hedges.
Native plants such as grevilleas and hakeas also need a feed of low or no phosphorus.
Watch for signs of silver mottling on azalea foliage indicating lace bug or thrips are active again, spray with
Confidor or Maxguard for long lasting protection. Apply a little citrus fertiliser around the base of your
lemon and other citrus trees. Set fruit fly bait traps and renew contents each week. Spray apple trees for codling moth and stone fruit with a fungicide to prevent brown rot.
Plant summer vegetables now, beans ,broccoli, cabbage, carrot, celery, leek lettuce, pumpkin, tomato and
zucchini.
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DO YOU HAVE A FORTUNE LYING AROUND
YOUR HOUSE?
Find out at the Bungonia Progress Association's
ANTIQUES DISCOVERY DAY
Saturday 13th November 2010
10:30am to 3:30pm
Bungonia Community Hall
Bring along items for appraisal by Bill and Barbara Newman
of Pastimes Antiques, Camperdown Mews
together with Sascha Laurenson and Brett Webb of Old School Vintage,
Goulburn
JUST A GET-TO-GETHER
OF OLD AND NEW RESIDENTS OF
INVERARY ROAD
Most of Inverary Road residents got- to-gether on the evening
of Saturday 25th September.
We brought along chairs, tables, food and drink.
The BBQ was well used to cook our meats or chicken, served
with a number of salads.
The weather was very kind to us and just before dark the Bon
Fire was lit to keep us warm. All this was done under strict
supervision.
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POLICE BEAT
Monthly crime report
The month of October has seen rural offence become the focus of crime
Stock
It’s that time of year again when the lambs that were dropped around the April period have gained enough
weight to sell. Therefore making it desirable for the theft of stock.
On the 13th of October 22 lambs were stolen from a property on Mayfield Road Tarago. The theft appears to
have occurred sometime between the 3rd of October and the 13th of October. The lambs have been reported
stolen from Lake View Estate adjacent to Mayfield Road. If anyone can assist police with information please
contact the station on 4849 4411.
There have also been two reported incidents for dog attacks over the September and October periods. On the
14th of September sheep were attacked on Taylors Creek Road Tarago, which cost the owner a considerable
loss.
The second attack occurred on the 4th of September. On this occasion 24 lambs were attacked and killed by
dogs. It’s believed the dogs responsible for the attack were two large marino dogs. Again this was quite a financial loss to the owner.
If anyone sees any vehicle acting suspicious around your property or your neighbours, please contact police.
Most of the offenders involved in the theft of stock are linked to small numbers being stolen which makes it
easy for the stock to be transported by small vehicle’s like box trailers and horse floats.
Remember, if you are transporting stock you need to be in possession of a Travelling Stock Statement (TSS).
Police will be showing a high level of focus on stopping stock being transported over the coming months.
I encourage all property owners to protect their stock from these types of dog attacks. If you see dogs straying around your property you can contact the ranger through the Council and have them removed.
Traffic:
On the 20th of September a heavy vehicle accident was reported on the Bungendore Road. A heavy vehicle
loaded with about 40 tones of turkey manure had rolled over on Bungendore Road just south of Tarago which
blocked both south and north bound lanes for most of the day. As a result of the roll over, no one was injured
and the driver returned a negative roadside breath test to alcohol. Police don’t believe speed was a factor in
the cause of the accident.
Community Notice:
A reminder that a state wide firearms audit has commenced. So, please make sure your licence is current and
has not expired and your storage cabinet complies with the standards, because when I get your file I will be
contacting you to arrange a time and date to inspect your firearms and storage cabinet.
I thank those from the Bungonia area who have sent their forms in and encourage everyone in the area to do
the same.
I have started a register to record your movements when you’re away on leave. All this means is if your planning a holiday or just away for a length of time and your house is going to be vacant, then call me and I will
record your name, number, contact person in the case of an emergency and when your leaving and returning.
This will help me to patrol your area / house during your absence and hopefully prevent your place being broken into. There is still no guarantees, but I am always looking for ways to prevent break and enters and property theft especially relating to the weekenders in the area.
Regards
Brad Carey
Senior Constable
Tarago Police Station
48494411
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BUNGONIA CWA
OCTOBER REPORT
October saw the Branch holding its AGM. With only a small number of members not all
positions were able to be filled but the main positions were taken up and the Ladies will work
together to cover the remaining jobs. Our President is Judi Knott, Vice President Shirley
Smith, Secretary Leanne Lourigan, Treasurer Colleen Cooper and Handicraft Officer Kath
Hogg. Congratulations to all position holders.
A special thanks to Ray Dole for assisting us at the meeting by taking the chair during the
AGM.
But please Ray can you return our chair!!!
Bungonia CWA will be providing a supper for the Council Outreach meeting and three
members are attending the Group AGM at Queanbeyan this month. Our stall at the Bungonia
Markets was successful for our efforts.
Leanne-Publicity Bungonia CWA
BUNGONIA QUILTERS
EVERY MONDAY
PLEASE CONTACT:
Margaret Lehmann: 4844 5190
Sandy Williams:
or
4821 3121
Come along and say hello and check out various crafts
we create, there is no pressure and beginners are especially welcome.
Join in and enjoy our delicious morning tea.
RURAL WATCH
Next Meeting: Monday. 15th.November, 6.30pm at the Hall
Snr. Constable Jennifer Isedale is now in charge of the Marulan Police Station. If the Constable is not
available at the Marulan Police Station when you ring your call will be transferred to Goulburn Police Station.
Contact 4841 1516
Daryl Riches is the Rural Crime Investigator and deals with matters relating to stock theft or stolen equipment or chemicals. Report any theft no matter how small as it may build up a picture of a wider ring.
Contact number 4823 2010
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Well here we are again, another month gone by. Calving season is nearly finished and
breeding season is upon us. Wherever you look we are having a fantastic start to spring, even
in Central Australia.
With a spring like this comes good as well as bad. Worms will be more prolific and livestock will be chasing
the green pick. With this they will be expending a lot of energy for not much gain, so if you have fed
livestock through the winter, it is important that you keep feeding them for at least a couple more weeks.
I have heard people saying that they are losing cattle to grass tetany, which is caused by cattle eating green
feed that is low in magnesium and has no roughage, i.e. clovered grass. Cattle being fed on hay probably will
not eat it when new grass is coming through, causing the problem of grass tetany.
There are licks and bombs that can be administered for grass tetany but they should only be given if you
have evidence such as sick or dead cows. Some cattle will be seen having convulsions, weakness, and
disorientation and a vet’s opinion should be sought.
I believe that prevention is better than cure. Cattle should have access to good fresh oaten hay or first-cut
lucerne that is not too green. If your cattle do not want to eat this then I would study their eating habits. Cows
usually graze for about eight hours a day, regardless of how much feed there is. They then spend the rest of
the day resting and drinking.
Cattle usually graze early in the day before it gets too hot or late of an afternoon, so I lock the cattle
overnight in a small paddock that is eaten bare, making sure that there is a good water source in the paddock. Early in the morning when the cows start to stir they will be hungry. Feed them in a ratio of a small
bale of hay per four cows, spread out well so one cows doesn’t eat the lot and the weaker cows get a good
share. This will not be enough to sustain the cows, but they will have some dry food in their stomachs, which
will take the edge off their appetites.
When the hay has been eaten, let them out into a grassier paddock – about 10am is good, after the dew has
lifted from the grass. Follow this practice every day if possible, but every couple of days will also suffice.
It might seem like a lot of trouble but cows are very expensive at the present time and good breeders are
hard to replace, especially if they have a small calf at foot or are heavy in calf. It might be the only way to
make them eat hay, therefore preventing grass tetany.
Next month we will talk about bulls and preparation for joining. Remember that worms will be prolific at
the present time so drench your cattle, especially your young cows with calves and young heifers, at least a
month before joining. Healthy cows cycle better.
George Brewer runs Goulburn Cattle Co. and can be contacted on 0412 218 132
BUNGONIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Next meeting:
Saturday 13th. November 10.30am at the Hall.
This meeting co-incides with the Antiques Day but as it will be held in the Supper Room it shouldn’t interfere
with that function.
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ST. PATRICK’S MARULAN
Mass is to be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Marulan on the 2nd and 4th. Sundays of the month
Dates for November
Sunday 14th November
Sunday 28th. November
Mass times in Goulburn are:
Saturday vigil Mass: 6pm. at St. Peter & Paul’s.
Sunday:
8am. at Fatima, North Goulburn
Sunday:
10 am. at Sts. Peter & Paul’s.
Parish Priest: Fr. Dermid McDermot
Assist. Priest: Fr. Sunil Kadaparambil
Parish Office & Presbytery Phone 4821 1022
Secretary Sharon Hickey. Office hours 8.30am - 12.30pm.
St. Michael’s, Bungonia
The first Sunday Mass for approximately 25 years was celebrated at St.
Michael’s on Sunday 10th. October and was attended by a large congregation.
We are grateful to the Celebrant , Fr. Dermid McDermott, the organist, Ingrid, A VEIW OF ST. MCHAEL’S
BUNGONIA
Dennis who chose the hymns and with Anne led the singing, the readers,
Anne Williams & Ruth Vial, the “Hogan” girls who did the Offertory
Procession, William & Henry Akerboom who read the” Prayers of the Faithful”, the Dowd girls who rang
the bell and Pauline Dickson for the flowers. John Wiggan raised the idea of having Mass at St. Michael’s
with Fr. Dermid some time ago, so thanks also to John and, also thanks for erecting the sign After Mass we
all went to the Hall for a cup of tea.
A photo will be published in the December issue.
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WALK THE TALK
On Saturday, 20th November, Peter Andrews, famous for Natural Sequence Farming, Australian Story
and annoying the bureaucracy, is visiting Bungonia at the invitation of the Progress Association &
Park Trust.
You are invited to gather near the Village Hall at 10 a.m. with $30.00 per person. These funds will be used
to cover refreshments, Peter’s time and to raise money for Park beautification and Creek rehabilitation.
Peter will take us all for a guided tour of Woodwards & Bungonia Creeks from the cemetery, via the Park to
the “Soup Hole”. He will explain the natural hydrological function of Australian waterways, particularly the
“chain of ponds” systems once so prevalent in the Highlands and Tablelands.
A short Q & A will be held prior to lunch and everyone should get a chance to ask questions of one of
Australia’s living legends.
PLEASE CONTACT JULIA McKAY FOR CATERING PURPOSES PHONE: 4844 4475 OR
EMAIL:
[email protected]
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Automotive
Brian’s Autoscreens & Glass
Goulburn Automotive
4821 2633
4822 3788
Farm Services
Arthur Davey
Fife’s Stockfeed
Goulburn Produce & Rural
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Retail
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Taste our Home Cooking
Friendly Service
Old World Atmosphere
See the Antiques
Talk History
Special prices for group bookings & coach groups
PHONE: 4841 1336 or 0428 744 459
Shepherd’s Hill Nursery
Brian’s Autoscreens and
Glass
Business Requisites
4841 1404
4821 2633
4821 5109
Real Estate
Raine & Horne
4821 9088
Building Services
Acom Design
Crestwood Plant Hire
D&J Rigoli
Ron Wenban
4844 4321
4844 7149
4844 5393
0428 445 259
Professional
Johnson & Sendall Solicitors
4821 1588
Other
Goulburn Brewery
Wattle Glen Cottage
Bob Rudd Funerals
4821 6071
4841 1336
0432 253 057
HEALTH
Marulan Pharmacy
4841 1622
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COMMUNITY CONTACTS
EMERGENCY NUMBER
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GOULBURN BASE HOSPITAL
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE:
Tom Larkin 4844 7191
Trish Cunningham 4829 8335
Patricia Fennamore 4844 7271
FOR MOBILES
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Mobile
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0432 253 057
0411 145 603
(W) 4824 0300
BUNGONIA RURAL FIRE SERVICE
President: Andy Smith 4821 5009
Captain: Ian Tapper – 4844 4460
Ian Tapper Mobile:- 0400 776 162 Treasurer: Johneene Tapper – 4844 4460
Secretary: Eileen Smith — 48215009 FIRECOM: during business only 4822 2900
BUNGONIA BASE: 4821 5009
BUNGONIA PROGRESS ASSOCIATION
Vice President: Bill Dobbie - 4844 4272 Secretary: Margo Crossley –4844 4479
Treasurer: Judith Knott - 4844 4478
BUNGONIA & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
President: Moira McGinity – 48 444 266 Treasurer: Shirley Smith – 4841 1976
Secretary: Ann Williams—48 444 228
BUNGONIA PARK TRUST
President: Paul Bayliss – 4844 4357 Secretary: Anne Williams – 4844 4228
Treasurer: Margot Crossley – 4844 4479
COUNTRY WOMENS’ ASSOCIATION
President: Judith Knott—4844 4478 Vice President Shirley Smith—4844 4228
Secretary: Leanne Lourigan— 4844 5545
Treasurer: Colleen Cooper—4821 1856
BUNGONIA TIMES
Editor: Judith Knott— 4844 4478
Email: [email protected]
Treasurer: Robert Knott— 4844 4478 Email: [email protected]
Pauline Dickson: 4844 4202 Moira McGinity: 4844 4266
JACQUA CREEK LANDCARE GROUP
President: Annabel Scholes – 48 444 383 Vice-President: Pat Miller – 48 444 321
Secretary: Julia McKay – 48 444 457 Email: [email protected]
RURAL WATCH
President: Ray Dole—48 447 179 Secretary: Diana Moran—48 444 291
Contact: Marulan 48 41 1516 and Daryl Riches on 48 23 2010
BUNGONIA QUILTERS
Margaret Lehmann
4844 5190 Sandy Williams 4821 3121
BUNGONIA WEB SITE www.bungonia.net TO SEE BT IN FULL COLOUR
Quilters at the Hall
Latham Family reunion
Quilters at the Hall
Latham Family reunion
11am. WW I ended
Quilters at the Hall
10am at Hall. $30pp
Quilters at the Hall
Quilters at the Hall
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