March 2014 - Augusta Community Resource Centre

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The
Pelican Post
Augusta - Alexandra Bridge - East Augusta - Deepdene - Flinders Bay
Hamelin Bay - Karridale - Kudardup - Nillup - Scott River - Warner Glen
Published & Printed by the Augusta Community Resource Centre
Vol: 12 Issue 10 March 2014
Distributed Free to the Community
LOCAL GROUPS BENEFIT FROM
IGA COMMUNITY CHEST
Augusta IGA has boosted the funding of two community
groups recently. The first presentation is to Belinda
Robinson from the Augusta Family and Community Hub
by Greg Povah and Scott Dillon.
Belinda was thrilled to receive the cheque and would like
to thank the local community for shopping locally and
supporting the local store who in turn can support local
projects. Belinda said the money would help fund the
playground site plans which are currently being drawn up.
The second presentation is to Merv Barrett from the Augusta
Mens Shed by Scott Dillon and Deb Matthews. Merv thanked
Augusta IGA for the donation and said that the shed has been
operating for just over 12 months and new members are
joining on a regular basis.
The donation will help the group purchase additional
equipment and utensils for the cooking classes being held at
the shed by a former navy chef. These classes have been well
attended by the men.
Steve Fisher Photography
Exhibition Wows Attendees
Local fine art photographer took advantage of the CRC Art
Gallery recently to display a selection of his work to the public.
The exhibition captured many of ‘the beautiful moments in
time’ that Steve and his wife Sue have spent living in East
Augusta and travelling around the South West regions.
The opening night was held on Friday, 7 February with a
wonderful attendance of patrons to enjoy complimentary wine
and cheese and to be the first to view Steve’s photographic art.
Belinda Robinson Greg Povah Scott Dillon
The variety of works included magnificent moments in time
of local jetties, Augusta Lighthouse, Stirling Ranges, town
sites of Gwalia, Karralee, Kookynie and the vineyards of
Chalice Bridge and Pemberton, amongst others.
One patron described the Picardy vineyard in Pemberton
as having “a French setting, with beautiful symmetry of
line of vines and deciduous trees and then the evergreen
eucalypts in the background which suddenly brings
it back to Australia – the juxtaposition of countries is
amazing”. This piece has subsequently been purchased.
Another piece, Morning Mist, shows a jetty with a
surrounding mist with the sun just rising behind the
background and beautiful clear reflections on the water.
It is a magnificent photograph and would bring peace and
tranquillity to any place in the home or business.
Scott Dillon Deb Matthews Merv Barrett
Cont. page 8
Colour edition of The Pelican Post available online at www.augusta.crc.net.au
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4G MOBILE COMES TO TOWN
The Member for the South West Region, Hon Barry House
MLC was pleased to open the new Telstra 4G Tower located
at the telephone exchange in Augusta.
The new Tower will increase mobile capacity and data
speeds for customers using Telstra’s 3G and 4G networks
in Augusta, and will improve depth of coverage in the town.
“With the huge worldwide take-up of modern electronic
technology, mobile and internet coverage and speeds here
become a major issue,” said Mr House. “It is terrific to see
Telstra upgrading its service in this area to meet the demand.
“Mobile technology has certainly moved quickly in recent
years and we are seeing people increasingly using their
phones to gain information and entertainment from the
internet. It is important that Augusta residents and visitors
have the opportunity to enjoy 4G coverage, given the growth
of this area as both a residential and tourist attraction.”
“Furthermore this mobile infrastructure supports the local
businesses and people who are increasingly ‘doing business’
on the move. It will also enhance the service times of
emergency situations in the area.”
“Whilst this exchange officially opened today I understand
the service and the new mobile base destination was
completed in time for Christmas, which is pleasing given
the demand during the peak holiday season.”
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Ph 9758 0948 or 0407 373 833
Ashley Clements (SWDC), Boyd Brown (Telstra), Barry
House and Cr Lyn Serventy (Deputy AMR Shire President).
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Fax 9758 0944
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ST JOHN AMBULANCE
AUGUSTA SUB-CENTRE
Another holiday period has passed
and for the ambulance service it was
a relatively quiet break with our usual
attendance at incidents.
We are now entering a period where
we envisage fairly exciting times ahead
and we need more people within our
sub-centre to be part of this.
A third ambulance has been ordered
and paid for, with expected delivery
in August. The third ambulance was
deemed necessary in order to cover our
increase in sporting and other events
coverage, and to enhance our transfer
capabilities while still leaving a full
ambulance capability in the town.
An upgrade to our Ambulance Centre
is under way, with the planning stages
well advanced. This upgrade will
house the new ambulance, and improve
office, kitchen and toilet facilities.
As with other volunteer organisations,
we are getting to a critical stage with
our volunteer numbers. If we wish to
maintain full ambulance services in
Augusta, we must have new people
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to volunteer and
become involved;
otherwise,
the
means of providing
this desirable level
of service will
soon be seriously
depleted.
Earlyand semi-retirees
or those with some
time to spare and a
desire to serve the
community are most welcome.
We currently require a minimum of
two drivers and two officers to meet
expected needs. Those who are able
to assist in a non-field role, such as
secretary, treasurer or stores are also
most welcome.
You, too, can be part of a very rewarding
community service, and part of a very
dedicated group of people.
AUGUSTA: YOUR AMBULANCE
SERVICE NEEDS YOU NOW!
SHEOAK
CHALETS
Contacts: Steve Stone 0438 254 804
Leonie Stone 0408 905 144
Leisa Prangnell 0417 287 440
Self Contained Accommodation
Outstanding Views
Phone 0419 555 072
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Mandala Workshop
Join Cathie Lambert for a 3 hour workshop and an artistic
journey within. Participants will be provided with all the
materials and instruction required to create their very own
mandala – a Sanskrit word for circle which has spiritual and
ritual significance in most religious traditions.
The mandala is considered a sacred symbol of the spiritual
journey and they can be found all around us in nature,
architecture and art. The process of mandala creation can
help to bring wholeness and healing to a person’s life.
Local workshop facilitator Cathie Lambert highlighted that
people do not have to be artistically talented to participate in
the workshop.
“You may not walk away with a piece to put in a gallery,
but hopefully you will have enjoyed some time going deeper
within yourself. Most people who have engaged in mandala
workshops have been surprised by the experience. Many
report a sense of peace and increased clarity in their life. The
mandala you create will have significance for you at that
time, and that is what is important.”
This introductory workshop will take place at Augusta
Uniting Church, 68 Blackwood Ave, on Saturday 8th March
from 9.30 -12.30. The cost of the workshop is $25 which
includes all materials and morning tea.
Please register with Cathie Lambert phone 0448 730 355 or
email Cathie at [email protected] as places are
limited.
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It’s a good time now to start thinking of
the winter garden. Broccoli, cabbage,
cauliflower and others of the brassica
family can be planted in pots if you
haven’t room in the vegie garden. They
will then have a good start for when the
cooler weather sets in.
Augusta Primary
School P&C
2014 Footy Tipping
February has arrived and once again
the Augusta Primary School P&C
is calling on the town to join in the
fun of their annual Footy Tipping
Competition.
The start of the season is
coming up very soon with
the first round starting
Friday 14th March.
Books are available now. If you are
interested in purchasing a book please
contact Pat at the school office on
9758 1525 mobile 0429 182 208 or
Suzie Clarke on 0458 948 006.
This year there is an exciting new
option, you can enter your own tips
directly onto the net. For those without
access to the internet, the book option
is still available. You are also able to
enter your tips as per last year, email,
fax, drop the tips in directly to the
school or newsagent.
There was a good attendance at our first
meeting for the year and we were very
pleased to welcome new members to
the club.
Office bearers nominated were
Treasurer - Chris Clarke, Secretary
- Wendy Shearwood and President Margaret Martin.
Also, you could start to think of winter
and spring colour in the flower garden.
Spring bulb catalogues are out now and
the Garden Club has quite a collection
of them to look through.
HAPPY GARDENING!
Margaret Martin
Guest speaker, Bill Ipsen, gave an
interesting talk about his and other
families who had settled in the
Manjimup area. I would recommend
Bill’s Camp Fire Stories which are held
regularly over the summer at the Men’s
Shed. Thank you Bill.
Our next meeting will be 17th March
at the Ambulance Hall. Afterwards, we
will car pool to Leanne Gail’s garden at
Kudardup. Afternoon tea will be hosted
by Leanne and Rose. It was decided
that as the April meeting falls on Easter
Monday, we will bring the meeting
forward a week to 14th April. More on
that next month.
The season will cost each tipper $50
for your book or net
password and that gives you a chance
to win the weekly prize of $100. Net
tippers can be supplied with a fixture
sheet if they wish.
At the end of the season the major
prize is $2,000 for the person with
most tips entered correctly, with
prizes for 2nd 3rd and 4th as well as a
last prize (as long as you have entered
your tips each week!).
A HUGE thank you to all our
sponsors. They are named in the book
and each week one will be named on
the net competition. Without their
generous donation this competition
could not be held.
Thank you all and good luck for 2014!
Augusta P&C
(Pat Nairn and Suzi Clarke)
(Formerly Calabrese Earthmoving)
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Community Notices
IAN HARRISON
(The Walking Man)
recently celebrated:
5 years at 59 Allnutt Terrace
on 1st March 2013
20 years in Augusta (various
locations) on 1st April 2013
40 years in Australia (various
locations) on 26th July 2013
Soon he will celebrate 75 years
on Planet Earth – drop in at:
The Augusta Hotel
Thursday 13th March
2014 (7pm onwards)
and join in the celebrations!
Register your interest by lodging
your name and contact details at
The Augusta Newsagency
this will help in organising the
catering arrangements.
Cold selections will be provided
– just pay for your drinks.
For Sale
For Sale 8HP outboard motor
Just been serviced, $550.
Phone: 0419 555 072
Gopher for sale. Excellent condition,
new charger, shopping baskets and
canopy. $3200 Ph: Stan - 9758 0334
2 Office Chairs. Fully adjustable
gas operated. Excellent condition.
$50.00 each. Ring Don 9758 0203
For general freight and
small parcel handling
Perth - Augusta
Augusta - Perth
Phone Bandit
Pick-up & Delivery
0422 897 027
COURIER SERVICE
Agent for:
For Rent
For Rent, a Fully Self Contained Flat
Suit mature couple from Mid March
on. Free Wi-Fi, clean and comfy.
Call Steve on 0419 555 072
Lost / Found
LOST: Small Opticon left ear hearing
aid. (Silver) Sommewhere in Augusta
19/2/14. Call Glenis 0413 772 579
BE THERE OR BE SQUARE!
Help Wanted
Yoga For All Levels
Augusta Centennial Hall
Wednesdays 6.15pm - 7.45pm
For more details please phone
Peta: 0458 118 222 or
Annette: 0448 891 034
First Responder
Locations
Augusta Police-mobile vehicle
Jewel Cave
Leeuwin Lighthouse
Augusta IGA
Molloy Island Caravan Park
Turner Caravan Park
Flinders Caravan Park
Hamelin Bay Caravan Park
Augusta Golf Club
Karridale Tavern/Roadhouse
Augusta CRC
The deadline for
submissions to
the Pelican Post
is the 25th of
each month. Late
submissions will
not be accepted.
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Help Wanted
The Augusta Home and Community
Care (HACC) is desperately looking
for volunteers who can assist with
delivering Meals and Wheels to
members of the community.
If you have 1-2 hours free (depends
on delivery run) our current rostered
drivers would greatly appreciate
some support. Drivers are rostered
on a monthly cycle though you can
put your name down for more if you
wish!
Augusta HACC is committed to the
provision of client support from
within a wellness framework. This
strength based approach is goal
focused and assists HACC clients
to remain living independently and
autonomously within the community.
T h a n k Yo u
Thank you 2oceansFM
2oceansFM is a huge success. Well
done to all the people involved, who
have helped make it so.
Augusta should be proud of all the
local volunteers who participate and
give their time to bring this great asset
to our community.
A small minority may not agree, but
they are in the class of people “very
hard to please” at any time.
Support your local talent and the
community radio station.
Jean Smith
Contact Georgina Thiele HACC
Coordinator to register your support
on 97583222
March 2014
What is Dementia?
by John Bell
We often hear the term dementia used, but many of may not actually understand what it really refers
to as all too often it is used as a generic term to describe any mental illness in an older person.
According to Alzheimer’s Australia, dementia describes a collection of symptoms that are caused
by disorders affecting the brain. It is not one specific disease. Dementia affects thinking, behaviour
and the ability to perform everyday tasks. Brain function is affected enough to interfere with the
person’s normal social or working life.
The majority of people who suffer dementia are older, but it is important to remember that not all
older people get dementia. It is not a normal part of ageing. Dementia can happen to anybody, but
it is more common after the age of 65 years. People in their 40s and 50s can also have dementia.
There are many different forms of dementia and each has its own causes. The most common
types of dementia are; Alzheimer’s disease, Vascular dementia, Parkinson’s disease, Dementia
with Lewy bodies, Fronto Temporal Lobar Degeneration (FTLD), Huntington’s disease, Alcohol
related dementia (Korsakoff’s syndrome) and Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease.
However, where confusion over the use of the term may arise is that there are a number of
conditions that produce symptoms similar to dementia. These include some vitamin and hormone
deficiencies, depression, medication clashes or overmedication, infections and brain tumours.
It is essential that a medical diagnosis is obtained at an early stage when symptoms first appear
to ensure that a person who has a treatable condition is diagnosed and treated correctly. If
the symptoms are caused by dementia, an early diagnosis will mean early access to support,
information, and medication should it be available.
The early signs of dementia are very subtle and vague and may not be immediately obvious. Some
common symptoms may include progressive and frequent memory loss, confusion, personality
change, apathy and withdrawal, and loss of ability to perform everyday tasks.
Dementia not only manifests itself in cognitive areas. People suffering from dementia may also
be affected by incontinence, constipation and even problems with their teeth and gums. The
Continence Foundation and the National Continence Helpline (1800 330 066) can offer support.
It is also important that there is an awareness of the risk factors associated with the onset of
dementia. A person’s age and their family history as well as genetic factors are regarded as being
pointers to risk factors.
Other possible identified risk factors include head injuries, high blood pressure, uncontrolled
diabetes and smoking. Sleep disorders, depression and low blood levels of vitamin B12 or folic
acid.
At present there is no prevention or cure for most forms of dementia. However, some medications
have been found to reduce some symptoms. Support is vital for people with dementia and the help
of families, friends and carers can make a positive difference to managing the condition.
Alzheimer’s Australia (www.fightdementia.org.au) has dementia help sheets in 30 languages
to provide assistance to sufferers and carers. These help sheets contain the most up-to-date
information with regard to the risk factors, the symptoms and the management strategies. Help for
Alzheimer’s Families (www.helpforalzheimersfamilies.com) is also another support source.
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Steve Fisher Photography Exhibition Wows Attendees
Continued from page 1
Whilst moving through the exhibition and observing the pictures, all
works bring something of the observers’ past to them. The viewer is
also taken into the art of the photograph, as being involved in some way,
perhaps an integral element of Steve’s perception of the scene captured.
Steve is very pleased with the success of the exhibition with patrons attending
from the local area and also many visitors to Augusta. A number of pieces were
bought on the opening night and the days following. There were many warm and
expressive comments on the skills exhibited by Steve and his ability to capture
beautiful moments of time in his works.
COMMUNITY CINEMA
FUNDRAISER AT THE
CRC
Steve believes that ‘A Fine Art Photograph is an image that is both artistically
inspired and technically correct’ and with his exhibition there can be no doubt that
the display presented to us met the criteria. Steve is a very competent and talented
artist and his works reflect a high degree of skill, patience and the understanding
of colour.
Last month’s movie night “Best
in Show” was a great success
and fundraiser for FAWNA with
74 people in attendance raising
$239.15! Thanks to all who attended.
Steve Fisher exhibited his Photographic Art at the Augusta Community Resource
Centre, during the period 7th to 16th February 2014.
According to the FAWNA website
if you have found an injured or
orphaned native animal here's what
to do:
1. Keep the animal safe and warm
in a quiet environment. (For
more info see their home page:
http://www.fawna.com.au/)
2. Phone your closest FAWNA
Emergency Care Centre (Depot)
which for Augusta is Karridale
Robyn (08) 9758 5556
or ring 0438 526 660
3. Take the animal to your nearest
vet where they will provide the
treatment it needs. Make contact
with FAWNA to collect it once it has
received First Aid.
Suzanne and Trevor Fellows
Steve Fisher, Trevor Fellows opening the Exhibition. Betty Hindle,
Felicity Bradshaw, Don Bradshaw, John Hindle, Kerry and ColinPage
and Heather Nettlebeck
DECs Wildcare Helpline:
9474 9055 (24 hrs)
Donate To FAWNA
All cash donations are gratefully
received and go towards assisting our
carers in undertaking the important
work they do by providing:
• rescue and rehabilitation equipment
• native animal food supplies
• medical supplies and by covering
vet bills, and
• training opportunities.
Donations can be sent to FAWNA at:
FAWNA Secretary
PO Box 551, Busselton WA 6280
Or directly deposited into:
Account Name: FAWNA Inc
BSB: 016580 (ANZ Bank)
Account No: 1862 06292
Steve Fisher and Trevor Fellows opening the Exhibition
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a potential lifeline when she meets
Dwight, a diplomat who is quickly
smitten by her beauty, sophistication
and style.”
Blue Jasmine
The next screening by ACC will be the
award winning film – Blue Jasmine
(2013) on Tuesday 18th March.
Starring Cate Blanchett and Alec
Baldwin, the movie was written and
directed by Woody Allen.
“After everything in her life falls
to pieces, including her marriage to
wealthy businessman Hal (Baldwin),
elegant New York socialite Jasmine
(Blanchett) moves into her sister
Ginger’s modest apartment in San
Francisco to try to pull herself together
again.
In a fragile mental state, emotionally
precarious and lacking any practical
ability to support herself, Jasmine sees
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Jasmine, the troubled heroine of the
film, is portrayed by an extraordinary
and regal Blanchett (who has won the
Best Actress in the British Film Awards
and is tipped to win an Oscar this
year for the performance). She stars
alongside an incredible supporting cast
in this emotionally powerful drama
that is wise, tender and funny in equal
measure.
“Mesmerising – breaks telling new
ground” – Sydney Morning Herald.
ABC TV’s At the Movies; David
Stratton - 4.5 stars, Margaret Pomeranz
- 3.5 stars (out of 5).
Rated M – running time of 94 minutes.
Doors open at 7.00pm for a screening
time of 7.30pm.
Augusta Community Resource Centre.
Entry by donation to a local charitable
cause.
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Computer Classes Return to
the Augusta Resource Centre
Do you want to stay in touch with friends
or family? Share your latest photos or talk
to the family face to face? This can be easy.
Enrolments have opened for the basic
computing class to be held weekly at
the Centre. We are negotiating the times
dependant on the class requirements and
availability of the computer room.. Get in
early to influence our time slot.
A PRIVATE ART COLLECTION ON DISPLAY, BUT
NOT ON SALE.
What do you do after retirement especially when the weather is no good for
fishing, and physical activity is limited ?
Try painting..... Not painting your house or fence, but painting something,....or
anything, on paper (or wood), or canvas, or on whatever tickles your fancy.
John Williams found time to indulge a whim that he should be able to draw or
paint whatever he could see, and thought that his artistic mother would have been
pleased that he tried.
He started with a few local scenes some ten years ago, but his family critics were
not impressed. A turning point came when he saw Pat Negus's paintings of fish,
beautifully and meticulously portrayed in vivid colours, and he was inspired to
'have a go' at painting the fishes he caught...The first few were very 'Grandma
Moses' style, and not worthy of display, but gradually his portrayals became
more recognisable, and he began to hang them in his garage and on the outside
verandah.
Some critics were brutally frank with their criticism, some just laughed, but a few
loyal friends offered encouragement and by last year, some family and friends
even requested a specimen to hang in their own garages.
About a year ago John thought he could paint fish well enough for the species to he
recognisable, and was later inspired to try a human face that might be recognisable.
The face that he knew best, the one that had inspired him throughout his life was
that of his beloved father; a rugged but finely chiselled face that had helped "Dr
Bill'' to endear himself to thousands of his patients during his 50 years as surgeon,
physician, obsetrician, paediatrician, radiologist, psychiatrist and compassionate
consultant to those who sought his expertise and friendship.
As the paint began to display the wrinkles, and the eyes displayed the twinkles,
the artist could recall the shared love and the deep respect that he had always fell
for his father, and regretted that he had never expressed those intimate feelings
directly to him. Being able to sense those feelings again now, some 30 years later,
was uncanny, a warm and fuzzy sensation, perhaps like a personal confession, but
very satisfying.
Dr John goes on to say;
“To me my mother was the epitome of love, beauty and compassion. I probably
gave her more grief than she ever deserved, but she constantly gave me (and my
brother) unreserved love.
I had initially resisted an attempt to portray her, as I felt that I could never do her
The course covers the basics of files, justice, but the time came recently when I decided to ‘grasp the nettle’ and attempt
folders, internet, Skype and of course a portrait of which both she (and I) would be proud.
emailing. Also expressions of interest I lovingly sand-papered the wood until it was as smooth as her skin, and then
wanted for a separate class in iPad and with a blur of brushing, and constant assessment, her angelic face lept into life.
iPhone usage.
Within a few hours it was done to my satisfaction, and I felt emotionally drained,
Enrolments to be held on 11th March at
the Augusta CRC. Give the centre a call
on 9758 0002 or contact Kerrie directly
(Lecturer) on 0404 130 858
but happy with the final result.
I have tried to express these emotions to you dear reader, in the hope that
you might be inspired to ‘have a go’. You too may find an outlet for your emotions
and a deep sense of satisfaction at what you can achieve. Just try it!
If you wish to attend a more advanced
course please speak to the Lecturer Kerrie Dr John Williams’ work will be on display during business hours at the CRC
on 0404 130 858
Gallery until 20th March.
See photos Page13
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HORSES COMING HOME
By Frank Smith
In 1915, a small boy at Bakers Hill saw soldiers and horses
going by train to Albany, Western Australia. The convoy
took 10,000 horses to the First World War. Only one
returned. Due to quarantine regulations they were either
put down or left behind.
Poem:
I had a dream the other night, was plain as plain could be
I saw a thousand horsemen riding home across the sea.
Those riders when the war was won shed tears and said
good bye to leave a faithful horse behind made many a
strong man cry.
But we'll be back to take you home, though Hell should bar
the way and as ghost riders we will live, to ride another day.
So never fear four legged friends when our earth days are
through a thousand suntanned horsemen will be coming
back for you.
Wave on wave of phantom riders, coming across the sea to
meet their cobbers on Mount Clarence, what a wonderful
sight to see.
And now the Last Post's sounded men and horses home to
stay and lots of green, green pasture for ever and a day.
And now the scene I saw last night, as plain as plain could
be, a thousand 10th Light Horsemen, bringing horses home
across the sea.
Submitted by Jill Perkins
Australia: The First
Six Years
Part 1 Where to go?
'Maggie, there's no future for us here,
we have to move,' so said my husband
of three years who was not given to
making rash statements or decisions.
Move I thought, to where? Recently
finished his apprenticeship, interrupted
by the war, he was now a fully-fledged
carpenter. Had our Scottish highland
town become too small for a man who
had seen the world while serving in the
Royal Marines?
I asked where he was thinking of going.
His reply was he could fit in and work
anywhere, so the choice would be mine.
Moi?- who had only ever travelled
once: sixty miles from our small town.
So letters were sent to various
Immigration Offices. Seems Bogotá
was looking for soccer players.
Bogotá? This wasn't UK, this was
abroad. Did the fact that he was captain
of the local soccer team qualify him
for a Sth. American club? Yes, but of
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what did I know about Sth. America
apart from big rivers full of crocodiles
and huge snakes that dropped on top of
you from overhead trees (thanks to our
local cinema.)
Well, he had two uncles in Canada,
what did I think? Canada:- huge farms
with winters much worse than ours. I
had met these two uncles when they
came back to Scotland-the first time in
thirty years. They had never married
and I swear they were wearing the
same clothes they left in! They had two
small suitcases, one with a change of
clothes I assumed, and the other was
full of banknotes.
Their conversation was of huge
machines and farms that stretched for
miles. Their stay wasn't long, one got
'flu and died, the other took both cases
and hightailed it back to Canada never
to be heard of again. Canada was a
better choice than Sth. America but not
much – at least the uncles hadn't talked
about grizzly bears being commonly
seen.
It seemed these options came courtesy
of the weekend papers which were
perused at great length.
How did I feel about Africa? Again
not much- this conjured up visions
of man eating lions and rampaging
elephants- thanks again to the cinema.
They were looking for tradesmen to
teach the locals how to build bridges,
not exciting work but it could lead to
something better.
Was that it then, were they my options?
Well no, there was Australia to be
considered. Oh no, the other side of the
world, our cinema didn't run films about
the colonies but kangaroos weren't
man-eaters and there was nothing
dangerous as far as I knew (little did
I know) so if I had to go somewhere,
Australia it was.
We were accepted and had an interview
in the worst snow storm ever. The
Australian man said, “This will be the
last snow you will see and said he was
sure we'd be happy in Australia. So the
die was cast, we paid £20 plus £2 to be
collected on arrival and then waited for
further instructions.
(Next issue: Part 2 Second thoughts
and leaving for Australia)
Peg Sampson
March 2014
AUGUSTA ART CLUB NEWS
The Annual General Meeting was held on
Wednesday 12th February followed by a delicious
shared lunch where members enjoyed catching up
with each other.
A PRIVATE ART COLLECTION ON
DISPLAY, BUT NOT ON SALE.
.....from page 10
The 2014 committee are as follows:PRESIDENTBev Schroder
VICE PRESIDENT- Owen Fletcher
SECRETARYCarol Lyons
COMMITTEEJan Byers, Helen Davis, Morven Hansen, Mary
Palmer, Wendy Strucelj and Ven Tinley
Bev is planning several workshops for the coming months which will teach
new techniques to the newer members and hone the skills of the more
experienced painters. It is always good to be challenged and presented
with new perspectives in art so the workshops are sure to be popular. These
sessions will take place on Fridays and visitors are welcome to drop by to see
our progress.
We have had several visitors (locals and on- holiday retirees) who have talked
about taking up art as a hobby. Drawing and painting are lots of fun to do for
all ages and a visual diary of drawings done while ‘on the road’ adds to the
memories of road trips. You don’t need a lot of supplies, a 3 or 4B pencil and
a sketchpad are very portable. If you want to paint, almost every colour you
will ever need can be mixed from blue, red and yellow (plus white). Check
the internet for ideas on mini art kits or art club members are happy to offer
suggestions. The club is situated at the Centennial Hall on the corner of Ellis
St and Allnut Tce, we are open Tuesdays (china painters), Wednesdays and
Fridays from 10am- 3pm.
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The Country Women’s Association of Western Australia celebrates it’s 90th
Birthday this year, and to help us celebrate we invite your paper & the
community to look back on those 90 years & the thousands of women who have
served our communities, and through their combined efforts have improved life
for women & children throughout Western Australia.
The 1st Branch formed in Western Australia was at Nungarin on the 7th of July,
1924, at a time when rural expansion into areas, now known as the West
Australian Wheatbelt, was at its height — a family, a man, his wife & children
inhabited every 1000 acres — the need for companionship, schools, baby clinics,
sporting clubs, was immediate and the CWA brought women together to fight for
facilities in their new communities.
We invite you to look back with us and celebrate.
Our schools competition will help children & their parents to do this. We
encourage schools to participate, to interview some local Country Women and
find out just what they have done to make your community a better place to live.
The State President of the Country Women’s Association — Sara Kenny of
Badgingarra, will launch the Schools Competition at the Badgingarra Primary
School, on 24th February 2014 @ 1:30pm
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Archaeological Update:
An enthusiastic audience packed into
the Historical Society Hall recently
to hear senior lecturer Dr Shane
Burke from Notre Dame University
tell us about Augusta’s potential for
archaeological research from early
settlement days.
As the third settlement in the State,
there should be plenty of evidence here
of colonial history from 184 years ago.
Shane was accompanied by ten of his
students who have been working on the
Peel/Clarence archaeological site south
of Fremantle.
This was an area for 500 new settlers
awaiting granted land in 1829, and
3 million artefacts have been logged
between 1998-2012. He showed us
photographs of fire hearths, limestone
floors and examples of ceramics,
surprisingly only a few inches beneath
the surface.
Shane explained that artefacts in
themselves are not of great importance,
but rather the exact place they have
been found; this then gives a complete
story.
Questions can be answered about
how these early settlers adjusted to
life 12,000 miles from home.... the
materials they were used to, and what
they had to adapt to.... how they
adjusted to the summer heat and bushfire hazard. And a lot can be told about
different nationalities from how far the
rubbish tip is from the house!
Other areas around Fremantle are not
accessible because of development,
and this is where Augusta is such a rich
research area. Many of the sites from
early pioneer days here are still virgin
territory with no development on top to
hamper archaeological work.
The sites around Augusta that are
likely to produce good results can be
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identified in a field book and on a very
accurate map from 1834 created by the
surveyor Hillman (accessible through
the State Library digital archives).
The experience gained on the Peel/
Clarence site will be extremely useful
for archaeological research in Augusta,
the most obvious site being that of
Turner’s Cellar.
General Meeting:
Ray Hart sustained the euphoria at the
monthly meeting by reporting how
thrilled Shane Burke and his students
had been at the keen reception in
Augusta.
Unfortunately, John Wilson was not
able to attend as guest speaker. Ray
Repacholi kindly stepped in and
recounted
his
experience with a
salvage operation
on Bunbury north
shore of two bay
whalers in the early
1960’s. “Samuel
Wright”
and
“North America”
had sunk in the
1840’s and since
then had been
buried
amongst
sands deposits.
9758 0300
MARGARET RIVER
AUGUSTA
hoses to scour out the hulls.... certainly
not proper maritime archaeological
methods, but this was before the
Maritime Museum had been formed
and seemed to work quite satisfactorily!
Ray gave us another “maritime” story
- a summary of an interview with Ian
McEwan, a larger-than-life Bunbury
character who’d done several threequarter circumnavigation sea journeys
in the 1940’s beginning naval life as a
deck hand.
The next General Meeting is on
Thursday 20 March at 7.30pm.
Mary Whittall
Hon Secretary
Assisting Bunbury
Council, the Apex
Club used water
pumps and fire
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The holiday period has passed us by
and we have settled into our routine of
regular events.
Ray Pond is back conducting man’s
cooking classes and it is proving very
popular. We are all learning lots as
well as enjoying the friendship and
fellowship of a hands-on workshop
where we get to sit down at the end and
eat what we have cooked.
I won’t say who started it, but at the last
couple of classes someone produced a
bottle of wine to enjoy with the meal!
Each Wednesday between
9.00 and 10.30 there is a small
but growing group of men
working in the shed making
small items for sale and to
fill orders for drink coasters,
cheese knives, bottle openers
and small wooden clocks etc.
If there are any men out there
that can spare an hour and
a half we need your help to
make these items.
No experience is needed as
we have men available that
are happy to pass on their
expertise.
(left and above) Keen
shedders displaying and
sharing craftsmanship and
valuable skills
During the month, with lots
of help and advice I painted
my old grey ute a bright blue.
We had a lot of fun and learnt
such a lot in the process. I
had as many as 20 guys call
in at various times over the
weekend when I was spray
painting to help, offer advice
and make me a coffee.
With all the experience
around town and with the gear
we are accumulating there is
not much we can’t tackle.
(left)
mixing
paint
(below - left) The reborn ute
in bright blue.
Our fund raising remains a high priority as we raise funds
to cover our operating costs including insurance, machine
maintenance and electricity charges.
The local IGA Supermarket has provided $800 from their
Community Chest promotion during the year and that
money has been earmarked to improve our ability to run
cooking classes at the shed.
We urge you to support those businesses in town that so
generously support us.
Merv Barrett President Augusta Men’s Shed Inc
email: [email protected]
Phone: 9758 4023
Mobile: 0413 052 802
16 Pelican Post
March 2014
AUGUSTA TRUE VALUE HARDWARE NEWSLETTER MARCH 2014
Rural & Camping
Supplies
If you need a one stop shop for
your property maintenance come
in and see us for all your rural poly
and fittings, PVC pipe and fittings,
cement, concrete, wheelbarrows,
tyres and tubes, rope, fencing
staples, electric fences, work boots
and so much more.
Holly’s Tails
We have new
‘Comforis’
chewable
tablets for
finishing off
feisty fleas
starting from
$84.25 (6mth
supply), take as directed with
a large meal (crayfish or roast
pork will do).
Holly’s Easter Report
I have been inspecting local
rabbit holes for the Easter
Bunny, no sign as yet.
Strange rabbit and egg
shaped objects have been
entering the house disguised
in IGA shopping bags, but no
Easter Bunny.
Bob & Jodie have been talking
about the up coming Easter
Catalogue but no mention if
they know where he is. I know
he’s getting close, sleep safe
Augusta you will be alerted at
first sight – Holly xxx
March 2014
We are having lovely sunny days
and the views from the store could
not be better, why not fire up the
Weber 100 ($268.00) and enjoy the
outdoors, we also have butane gas
cartridges $9.99 , torches, tarps,
out door settings, gazebos, BBQ
grill liners and everything to turn
camping into ‘glamping’
Marine
Maneuver down our Marine aisle
and discover a great range of
stainless steel accessories, flares,
GPS, fire extinguishers, life jackets
anchors, winches, chandlery and
much more. While you’re in have a
look at Bob’s latest fishing photos.
Garden & Pest Control
If creepy crawlies are crowding
your castle come in and see our
range of pest control for plants,
insects and rodents.
Our garden centre is looking
cheery once again with some
great summer blooms, remember
Benara Nurseries deliver to us on
Thursdays so if you’re looking for
something new and exciting for
your garden, come in and see
Jodie. Our pots, bird baths and
bird feeders are always a great
gift or can be used to fill up that
bare space in your yard.
As always our pallets are full
of manures, composts potting
mixes and fertilizers.
Home Wares /Manchester
Our shelves are full of Manchester
ready for your Easter guests. We
also have an assorted range of
electrical appliances and home
wares, everything you need to
make your house a home.
Product of the Month!
Our Weber 100’s ($268.00)
and 200’s ($359.00) are again
our product of the month, they
are a customer favourite, easy
to set up and pack away, light
weight and have a great range
of accessories.
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We’re all about service.
Are you?
people
Customer Service Ofﬁcer
An opportunity to help people in a positive environment
Part time and Casual position located in Augusta, WA
Bendigo Bank branches are all about people working together to build stronger communities.
To be successful as a Customer Service Officer you’ll be committed to putting customers’
needs first, you’ll be a great communicator with customer service, computer experience and
ideally cash handling – and you’ll enjoy being part of the local community.
You’ll be the face of Augusta & Districts Community Bank®Branch and will be given the
support you need to do what you do best – listening to customers and helping them achieve
their financial goals.
In return you’ll become a key part of a diverse team in a rewarding work environment where
you will have the opportunity to learn and advance your career.
So if you think you’ve got what it takes to be part of the Bendigo team, we want to hear from
you.
Visit careers.bendigobank.com.au to find out more or to submit your application, quoting
reference number WAU902758. Or write to Nigel Jenkins, Branch Manager of Augusta
Community Bank®Branch, PO Box 84, Augusta WA 6290. Applications close on Friday, 14
March 2014.
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March 2014
BUTTERFLIES, BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLIES
Early in February I joined my friend
Morven Hansen and Ollie, her dog, on
their weekly visit to Leeuwin Lodge.
It was most enjoyable to meet and
mingle with some of the residents.
Together with the staff and other
visitors, it was a lively interesting
morning tea.
On this occasion, Ollie (Canis lupis
famiaris) shared the attention usually
focussed on him with other, equally
charming animals-Monarch Butterflies
(Danaus plexippus)
That morning Leisa, the Community
Nurse, had brought several pupae
to the lodge giving everybody the
opportunity of seeing a butterfly
emerge from its chrysalis, something
rarely observed in nature.
Butterflies have a complex life cycle.
The adult butterfly, which feeds on
nectar, lays its eggs on plants called
‘food plants’ which the larvae eat.
In the case of the Monarch this is
one or more species of Milkweed
(Gomphocarpus), the same plant to
which the chrysalis containing the
pupa is attached.
Leisa had collected a number of stems
of Milkweed each with attached
chrysalises and put them on a cake
plate with a mesh cover. This allowed
easy observation of the emergence
of the butterflies and the expansion
and hardening of their wings. Lifting
the cover allowed them to fly free, a
beautiful sight.
2014
Augusta
Community
y
Directory
The 2014 Augusta Community
Directory available free from the
following locations:
Augusta Post Office,
Augusta Community Bank®,
Augusta CRC
& The Lions Bookshop
March 2014
The Monarch Butterfly is relatively
large and has striking colours of red
and orange; with many white spots
on the black borders and veins of the
wings and on the black
ack body. Its flight
pattern is also eye-catching
ye-catching being
relatively fast, high
h and seeming to
float and drift.
Thank
you
Leisa
for
your
thoughtfulness and the time you spent
in preparing such a beautiful and
uplifting display for all of us having a
cuppa at the Lodge
that morning.
Jan Gathe
It is native to North and Central
America with migration
ation of huge
numbers of
butterflies from the
cold winters of Canada
ada
and the United States
es to
the warmer south, especially
specially
Mexico.
The Monarch Butterfl
rfly was first
recorded in Australia
ia in 1870 and
by 1970 was fairly common around
Perth. Today it is widely
idely distributed
in the wet parts of our country.
Hon Terry
Redman MLA
Member for Warren-Blackwood
Your local representative in the Parliament of
Western Australia. Please contact me if I can
assist you, your family or community group.
PO Box 327 Denmark WA 6333
Ph: 08 9848 3171 Fax: 08 9848 1595
Freecall: 1800 644 811
E: [email protected]
www.terryredman.com.au
Authorised by T Redman, 5/78 Strickland St
Denmark WA 6333
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March 2014
WELCOME BACK!
Welcome back everyone to what
promises to be another exciting year at
Augusta Primary School.
A special Augusta welcome is extended
to our new students and their families,
who have joined us this year. In
addition to our 10 new Kindergarten
students, we have had two new students
join us so far this year; Aamos Peltonen
(Year 2) and Scooter Liew (Year 5).
Our 2014 Kindergarten students. Yes, they’re all cute
We also have 10 new students beginning their educational life in 2014.
They are: Courtney Cox, Willow Davis, Ruby Dudding,
Ashley Heidenreich-Tritton, Isabelle Hughes, Felicity James, Lyla Muir,
Oscar Pratt, Joe Reape and Charlie Vidler.
A very big welcome to our 2014 Kindergarten students.
2013 WACKY WINNER GRAND PRIZE
At the 2013 End of Year Concert, P&C President, Louise
Buckland, drew the Wacky Winner Grand Prize, which was
a Kayak and accessories, kindly donated by Bernice Gillam
from Augusta X-treme Outdoor Sports. The lucky student was
Logan Payne (Pre-primary, 2013). Congratulations, Logan!
2013 AWARDS
At the End of Year Concert, held on Tuesday 17 December at
the Centennial Hall, the following students were recognised for
their effort and achievement in 2013:
IGA
COMMUNITY
CHEST
We are pleased
to announce that
New students: Scooter (left) and Aamos.
both Augusta Primary School and
The
Augusta
Primary
School Karridale Primary School have been
community also welcomes back our selected again as this year’s Augusta
teachers:
IGA Community Chest beneficiaries.
Ms Claudia Kirschbaum, Mrs Mary
Rees, Ms Robyn Glasson, Miss Katherine Money is raised when a product with
Roberts, Mrs Dianne Littlewood, Mrs the IGA Community Chest logo
Karen Haslau and Miss Sonya Lees. printed on the label is purchased,
along with selected store specials
Over the last few years, all of these from the IGA weekly catalogue. A
teachers have proven to be a rich percentage of profit from the sale
asset to our school and have become of these products is automatically
an integral part of the Augusta credited to the IGA Community
Primary School teaching team. Chest fund and, in turn, then passed
onto the recipients (ie, the two
It goes without saying, the staff,
primary schools) towards the end of
students and parents will benefit
the year.
from their valuable contribution to
the educational program at Augusta The more products purchased, the
greater the benefit to our schools!
Primary School.
........Continued page 30
March 2014
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family building activity and helping
local children to learn to paint and
draw.
LIONS DISTRICT
GOVERNOR VISITS
LEEUWIN
The students all sincerely thanked
Margaret River Rotary and local
Lions clubs for the opportunity to
travel overseas and take part in such
a character building program. Asked
if they would do it all again they all
answered with a resounding Yes!
As with other Lions activities, all
income received is distributed back to
the community.
Annual visit: Lions District Governor
Alan Hawkins and his wife Beverley
with Leeuwin Lions President Doug
Thompson (centre)
During the past 12 months the club had
distributed almost $100,000 to a long
list of community groups headed up
by the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
This year the club was already on
the way to repeating that outstanding
performance.
The Year 12 students who took part in
the East Timor alternative schoolies’
week program gave graphic summaries
of their activity. They told of helping
to improve basic water supply for some
East Timorese children, assisting in
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Indeed, the success of this enterprise
can be largely attributed to the
enthusiasm of the bookshop’s band of
volunteers and in appreciation of this
support a special Thank You party was
held recently.
“It has been a great joy to us that so
many people have offered to volunteer
time at the bookshop,” said Frances.
“Recently arrived residents to Augusta
have found it a wonderful way of
meeting people and for book-lovers
looking to get out into the community
as well.”
District Governor Hawkins delivered
a detailed summary of major Lions
projects around the world including
the drive to eliminate measles in third
world areas and the on-going need to
assist the victims of natural disasters
including earthquakes, floods and
bushfires.
He said that the Leeuwin club should
be proud of its capacity to raise funds
through regular shed sales, recycling,
the Augusta Adventure Centre and
sales of pre-loved toys and books.
“All books have been donated and
unless they are first editions or special
in some other way, they are pretty much
in top notch condition - and of course,
the price is right,” said Sue.
“There are plans to further enhance
the ambience of the bookshop with
members of a local book club holding
the occasional meeting and games of
Scrabble are also being considered.”
The District Governor of Lions District
201W2 Lion Alan Hawkins and his
wife Beverley were the guests of
Leeuwin Lions Club at the Augusta
Bowling Club dinner meeting on
Monday January 27.
They were officially welcomed by
the club president Doug Thompson
together with other guests including
five Year 12 students who last year
visited East Timor on a goodwill
mission, sponsored by Margaret River
Rotary Club and the Lions Clubs of
Cowaramup, Margaret River and
Leeuwin.
Given the strong encouragement of
the Lions club, the bookshop has
been nurtured by a couple of local
bookworms, Frances Barnes and Sue
Juniper.
Schoolies overseas: Team members
who visited East Timor, pictured with
team manager Richard Vos and Doug
Thompson (right).
The Leeuwin Lions Bookshop is
adjacent to the Augusta Deli and
Cafe on Blackwood Avenue and the
bookshop opening hours are Mon-Sat
9am-3pm; Sun 9am-12noon.
LIONS AUGUSTA
BOOKSHOP POPULAR
(below) Book browsing: Holidaymaker
Winston Neville of Mandurah enjoys
browsing at the Lions Bookshop.
The
Leeuwin
Lions
Bookshop in the Blackwood
Avenue CBD continues to
grow in popularity as a book
buying venue and a meeting
place.
With quiet reading spaces
and excellent river views the
premises is fast becoming a
focal point for town visitors
and locals alike.
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With Jodie Bowling, Development
Officer, Small Landholder Information
Service
Welcome to the very first small
landholder column for anyone who
owns, manages or otherwise dreams
of owning a small property. Did you
know that you are one of more than
60,000 small landholders in the state?
The Small Landholder Information
Service can provide you with free
information and advice on any aspect
of sustainably managing your land or
livestock.
With the New Year well and truly out
of the way, now is a great time to take
stock of your small property and do all
those odd jobs. It is also the perfect
time to develop a property plan to
help you identify opportunities and
challenges associated with your small
property and to plan actions that will
make the most of all features.
March 2014
The Small Landholder Information
Service has a range of factsheets to
help you do this as well as a property
planning manual that can guide you
step by step.
During this time of year it is essential
that you monitor your pasture paddocks
which are being grazed, to ensure that
groundcover levels do not drop below
80%.
If paddocks are starting to look bare,
consider feeding stock in a small area
in a “feedlot” type of arrangement to
minimise damage to the remainder of
the farm.
Also if you are a livestock owner,
whether you have one animal or many,
make sure you are registered as an
owner and that your stock are correctly
identified. For more information
contact the Department of Agriculture
and Food's Brands Office on 9780
6207.
If you manage an orchard, ensure you
maintain a baiting and monitoring
program for Mediterranean fruit fly
and remove and/or destroy any fallen
or unmarketable fruit so as to reduce
pest and disease pressure.
Keeping on top of these issues will
ensure your property is well prepared
for the coming month.
You can find more information on the
Small Landholder Information Service
on the Department of Agriculture and
Food’s new website agric.wa.gov.au
under the 'tools and services' tab. We
have information on our events, links
to our seasonal calendar and a range of
updated Noteworthys.
You can also sign up to our free
e-newsletter by registering you interest
at [email protected].
au. We will be out and about this year
at many events, so do drop by and see
us or contact the Small Landholder
Information
Service
anytime on
9733 7777.
Until next
time,
Jodie.
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Augusta Community Radio – Making Waves Around Augusta
Weekly Programme Guide
Studio SMS: 0438 967 970
web: www.2oceansfm.com.au email: [email protected]
Day & Time
Mondays
7am – 10am
3pm – 4pm
5pm – 6pm
7pm – 8pm
Tuesdays
7am – 9am
Show
Breakfast and Beyond
Pixie’s Playlist
Seisiún
Sports Show
4pm – 5pm
Prefer Others
5pm – 6pm
DoubleJ
7pm – 8pm
Hodge Podge
5pm – 6pm
6pm – 7pm
Thursdays
11am – 12noon
Programme Info
Sue Juniper
Chantelle Carey
Russell Simpson
Alan Rummer with
Greg Povah & Scott Dillon
Music, trivia & stacks more
Indie Tracks
Irish music, humour, themes
AFL, comments, opinions by
local “experts”
10.15am and 3.15pm – Community Announcements – Erin Kingston
Alternate Brecky Show
Repeat of the Sports Show
10am – 11am
Presenters
12noon - 1pm
Wednesdays
Phones: 9758 000/9758 0002
Mark Lockyer
Alan Rummer with
Greg Povah & Scott Dillon
J-Tek
Jean Smith and
Jarrod Brindley
Evie Brown
Breakfast show on alternate
Tuesdays
AFL, comments, opinions by
local “experts”
Just something different
Old and New Music from
different generations
Indie & modern tunes
to groove to
Talespin
Blues Interlude
Bomber Brown Show
Ann Jorgenson and
Wendy Shearwood
Russell Simpson
Mark Browne
Music, poetry, book reading
plus much more
Blues from Planet Earth
Music and humour
Repeat of Cadillac Records
Nicola Rees
3pm - 4pm
Open Microphone/Trainee
Hour
Presenters in training
Open session
4pm – 6pm
Donza & Bexta Show
Donna Adams and
Rebecca Lonnie
6pm – 7pm
A New World
Stevia Goldworthy
Motown, soul music
Trainees going solo!
Potential presenters having
a go!
Music, requests, quizzes,
weather and much more
New Australian and
international music
Fridays
7am – 9pm
11am – 12noon
Friday Breakfast
Russell Simpson
Mid-Morning Music Show
Lorraine MacArthur
4:00pm – 6pm
Repeat of Panvision
Soul Free Music
Youth Hour
6pm – 7pm
Mother & Son
2pm - 3pm
7pm – 8pm
Saturdays
12noon – 1pm
2pm – 3pm
3pm – 4pm
7pm – 8pm
8pm – 11pm
Sundays
Top 20
Anita Emanuelson
Jarrod Brindley
Georgina Thiele &
Jarrod Brindley
Georgina Thiele
Music, local news,
interviews and other stuff!
Songs and tunes
World music – to make you
want to move!
Top 40’s
Music mix and lively banter
Top 20’s from the past
Repeat of Blues Interlude
Saturday Afternoon Show
Top of the Pops
Russell Simpson
Blues from Planet Earth
Various presenters
Live concerts, shows, etc.
Kim Robson from the BBC Popular music show playing a
in the UK
the current hits in the UK
Repeat of Hodge Podge
Evie Brown
Club House
J-Tek
Indie & modern tunes
to groove to.
Electronic dance music
12noon – 1pm
Biblica
Sue Juniper
2pm - 4pm
4pm – 5pm
5pm – 6pm
Jazz Cafe
Anything Goes
Youth Hour
Russell Simpson
Georgina Thiele
Jarrod Brindley
8pm - 9pm
Panvision – Soul Free Music
Anita Emanuelson
9pm – 10pm
Mind Your Way Sunday
Mark Lockyer
Sacred songs and bits from
the Bible
Jazz from all eras
Anything goes…!
Top 40’s
World music – to make you
want to move!
De stress and relax
Every Thursday at 3pm, it’s “Open Mic”
Bring in your own music and have a test broadcast with an experienced announcer.
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Over 50s training
Our Living longer Living Stronger program is a fully-supervised
program specifically designed for the over 50s.
Our professional staff tailor the programs to suit individual needs
and help you to Live longer and Stronger.
Sessions run Tuesdays 1pm—2pm and
Thursdays 8.30am—9.30am.
Hydrotherapy Pool
Small group rehabilitation sessions run for half an hour on
Tuesdays at 9.50am, 10.30am, 11.10am and 11.50am and
Thursdays at 9.50am, 10.30am and 11.10am.
Bookings are essential!
Personal Training
Now available on Thursdays. Book in to see one of our staff to
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AUGUSTA COMMUNITY SPORTS CALENDAR
GROUP
DATE
TIME
EVENT
VENUE
Augusta Bowling Club
Wednesdays
12:30 for 1:00pm
Scroungers
(Mufti)
Augusta Bowling Club
Augusta Croquet Club
Wed/Sat
Monday
Saturday
Thursday Under Lights
Assoc. Croquet
Golf Croquet
Golf Croquet
Croquet Club at Augusta
Sporting Complex
Allnutt Terrace
Augusta Golf Club
Tuesday
Wednesday
Friday
9:15am-12.30pm
1.00pm – 4.00pm
1.30pm – 4.00pm
6:30pm onward
October - April
12:30pm
9:30am
9:30am
12.30pm
12:30pm
12:30pm
2:00pm
12:00 noon on.
January-April
12:30pm
12.30pm
8:30am
Men’s Golf
Mixed Event
Scroungers
Augusta Tennis Club
Augusta Yacht Club
Saturday
Sunday
Wednesday/Saturday
Civic Park Golf Club
Most Sundays as per
programme
Thursdays
1st Thursday/Month
Sundays
Hash House Harriers
Mondays
Golf Croquet
Mens Scroungers
Ladies 18 Holes
Ladies Scroungers
Men’s Scroungers
Men’s 18 Holes
Mixed 18 Holes
All Welcome
Augusta Golf Club
Hillview Road
Tennis Club behind Civic
Park Allnutt Terrace
Augusta Yacht Club – For
Programme - 9758 0098
Civic Park Golf Club
Allnutt Terrace
Time TBA on
Weekly Walk
Venue TBA on notice
Notice Board
board near vet surgery
Leeuwin Karate Club
Monday/ Wednesdays 6:00pm – 7:30pm Karate Sessions
13181 Bussell Hwy
Over 55’s Exercise Group
Tuesdays
9:30am
Gentle Exercise
Civic Centre
If your Community Group would like to be included in the Community Calendar, please contact us on 9758 0002 or email
[email protected] – or come in to the Augusta CRC with your details.
March 2014
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SCHEDULE OF HIRE CHARGES
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Atrium
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Foyer And Bar
Local ballet, Zumba etc
(per session. / 1 hour)
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$60.00
$110.00
$85.00
$15.00
Number 2 room $15.00 for meeting up
to 3 hours, $5.00 per hour thereafter.
Augusta School for rehearsals etc free,
otherwise usual charges.
Bond for all functions $200.00. Bond
for function with alcohol $500.00.
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Date : Friday 28th March
Time: 9.45am for a 10am start gives
the Croquet Club girls time to form us
into teams of four.
Cost: $10 to be paid on the day.
After a wonderful February outing to
Busselton for lunch and the movies, it's
now time for the Annual Croquet Golf
Challenge, one the most popular outings
of the year.
It's always great fun and the ladies at
the Croquet Club provide a now famous
scrumptious spread for morning tea. We
play one game, have morning tea and then
hit the courts again for a second game.
Amazing how the competitive spirit is
alive and well amongst the gals of the Red
Herrings of Leeuwin! Way to go Hatters!
RSVP: Monday 24th March to give the
Club an idea of numbers for catering
purposes.
This is always a fun day and you don't
have to be an expert to have a go. If any
Hatters don't wish to play (as some do)
you are very welcome to come along,
get a giggle at the rest of us and enjoy
the morning tea.
We would love to see you there.
Hatty Hugs until then.
RSVP to Maggie the Red 9758 0430
or Lady Helen of Alicante 9758 0631
January 6th
Mal Johnson & Herbie Whittall
January 13th
Mal Johnson & Herbie Whittall
January 20th
Lyn Leonard & Merione Wilson
February 3rd
Anne Boekelaar & Val Fimister
February 10th
Anne Boekelaar & Graham Shearwood
February 17th
Pat Dennis & Mary Whittall
We wish our President Peter Toy a
continued speedy recovery and look
forward to seeing him back at the club
soon.
Graham Shearwood Vice-President
AUGUSTA COMMUNITY GROUPS CALENDAR
GROUP
DATE
TIME
EVENT
VENUE
Augusta Art Club
Augusta Bridge Club
Augusta Community
Development Association Inc.
Augusta Chamber of
Commerce
Augusta Community Nursery
Tue, Wed and Fridays
Mondays
1st Tuesday/Month
10:00am–2:00pm
12:15 for 12:30
7:30pm
Art Activities
Weekly Game
Monthly Meeting
1st Thursday/Month
7.00pm
Monthly Meeting
Mondays
8:30am-10:30am
Nursery Work
Augusta Garden Club
3rd Monday/Month
1.30pm
Monthly Meeting
Augusta Historical Society
3rd Thursday/Month
7.30pm
Monthly Meeting
Augusta Historical Museum
Open daily (closed
Christmas Day)
Mon, Wed and Fri
Saturdays
Every Friday during
school term
11.00am– 4.00pm
(Summer hours)
9:00am – 3:00pm
9:00am – 12:00
9:00am-12pm
Augusta Seniors Day Centre
Monday-Friday
Saturday
2nd Tuesday/Month
Mondays/Tuesdays
10:00am-3:00pm
9:00am-12:00pm
1:30pm
9:30am-2:00pm
Centennial Hall
Historical Society Rooms
Civic Park Lesser Hall
Allnutt Terrace
Augusta Community
Resource Centre
Front of Lions Shed
Hillview Road
Ambulance Hall
Donovan Street
Society Rooms
Blackwood Avenue
Augusta Museum
Blackwood Ave
Augusta Mens Shed
Hillview Rd Augusta
Augusta Primary School
K/P Room (Left of the
Admin Building)
Ellis St
CWA Hall Allnutt Terrace
Augusta Singers
Thursdays
7:20pm
Augusta Spinners & Weavers
Tuesday & Thursday
Tues 10:30am
Thurs 7:00pm
Textile Crafts
Centennial Hall
Allnutt Terrace
Cancer Council WA
Tuesday in Margaret
River
Ph. Yvonne
on 0427 990 134
Free complimentary
therapies
Family and friends are also
invited to participate
C.W.A.
Karridale Augusta R.S.L.
Sub Branch
Leeuwin Lions Club
Presbyterian Fellowship
Retirees Inc.
Volunteer Fire Brigade
1st Wednesday/Month
2nd Thursday/Month
1:30pm
6:30pm
Monthly Meeting
Monthly Meeting
2nd 4thMonday/Month
Sundays
2nd Monday/ Month
1st Tuesday/Month
7:30pm
4:00pm
2:00pm
7:00pm-8:00pm
F/nightly Dinner
Bible Studies
Monthly Meeting
Monthly Meeting
& Drill
Drill
Monthly Meeting
Augusta Mens Shed
Hillview Rd Augusta
Augusta Hotel
Augusta Fire Station
Allnutt Terrace
Augusta Men’s Shed Inc.
Augusta Playgroup
Augusta Red Cross
Members shed
activities
Playgroup for 0 to
5 year old kids
Red Cross Shop
Monthly Meeting
Morning Tea
Lunch
Choral Singing
Lesser Hall Civic Park
Every Other Tuesday
5:30pm
Volunteer Sea Search
2nd Thursday/Month
6:00pm
Old Rangers Residence
& Rescue
Leeuwin Road
If your Community Group would like to be included in the Community Calendar, please contact us on 9758 0002 or email
[email protected] – or come in to the Augusta CRC with your details.
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Oscar the detector dog hot on the
scent of illegal fresh produce.
FOOD IS IN THE AIR
When preparing to fly interstate, most
people find it hard enough to fit all
their clothes, shoes, toiletries and other
necessities into cargo luggage and
cabin bags.
It is incredible, therefore, that so many
air travellers find room to tuck in bulky
fresh fruit and vegetables and even
honey.
Western
Australia’s
quarantine
restrictions also apply to other plant
material such as cuttings, seeds and
nursery stock, and hive products such
as propolis and royal jelly.
Also, the same regulations apply to
people arriving by road and rail from
interstate, and to commercial carriers
and sea freight.
But in this month’s column
we focus mostly on
prohibited foodstuffs that
travellers bring into WA’s
domestic airports, with the
potential to import new
pests and diseases which
could harm agriculture, the
environment and our lifestyle.
A single day’s seizure at the airport.
The threat was demonstrated at a
fairly recent event which revealed the
dizzying amount of fresh produce that
air passengers carry into the arrivals
lounge.
DAILY SERVES OF FRUIT AND VEG
In December 2013 at the new Terminal
Two domestic airport, the Minister for
Agriculture and Food launched the
latest initiative to educate the public
and thus protect WA.
New amnesty bins have been installed
in Terminals Two and Three with an
eye-catching frontage, distinctively
branded with the simple message “Bin
it”.
On display at the launch were
approximately 40 kilos of fruit and
vegetables seized by Quarantine WA
(QWA) during two shifts between 8
am and 10 pm in a single day, with one
inspector and detector dog per shift.
The haul also included raw honey.
Fresh produce ranged from bananas,
oranges, mangoes, apples, pears, nashi,
nectarines and melon, to carrots and
potatoes. To illustrate just one risk,
the pome fruit could have contained
codling moth larvae.
SALAD ON THE SIDE
Possibly the strangest item was 200
grams of mixed leaves. As these are
so light, 200 grams equates to a very
big bag. Perhaps the passenger who
packed this much lettuce thought we in
the “wild west” have no greengrocers
or supermarkets!
One of the new quarantine bins.
March 2014
Many passengers may be unaware they
are breaking the law. Those that are
aware obviously do not realise how
diligent the QWA inspectors are and
how sharp is a detector dog’s sense of
smell.
The past 10 years have seen a 60
per cent increase in interstate air
passengers, with 2.6 million people
arriving on 17,599 flights last year.
Readers can assist QWA by stopping
the food at source: if family, friends or
business associates are about to fly to
WA, remind them of the regulations.
COFFEE BREAK
As mentioned earlier, goods transported
by commercial carriers are subject
to rigorous inspection. A couple of
months ago cartons of bananas from
Queensland were sent back after QWA
found they contained coffee bean
weevil.
If established in WA this insect would
be a serious pest of stored products such
as coffee, cocoa, nutmeg and ginger as
well as yams, maize, corn, groundnuts
and Brazil nuts.
In recent years, QWA’s vigilance has
prevented pests such as oriental fruit
moth and diseases such as banana
bunchy top from entering the state.
If you have a query or want to report
something unfamiliar, ring the Pest and
Disease Information Service (PaDIS)
on Freecall 1800 084 881 or email
[email protected]
If sending a specimen include your
contact details, where and when you
found the specimen and any damage you
observed. Post to PaDIS, Department
of Agriculture and Food, 3 Baron-Hay
Court, South Perth WA 6151. You are
also welcome to bring in specimens in
person. For further information visit
www.agric.wa.gov.au
Pest and Disease Information Service
(PaDIS)
Pelican Post 29
AUSTRALIA DAY AWARD TO HER
HONOUR MARY ANN YEATS AM
The club was thrilled to learn that one
of its members, Her Honour Mary Ann
Yeats, was awarded the Member of the
Order of Australia (AM) in the recent
Australia Day honours list.
Since retiring as a senior judge in the District Court of Western Australia, Mary
Ann and her husband Don are enjoying more time at their Karridale property and
have been regular attendees at the tennis club. Mary Ann is a keen player whose
infectious joy and skill on the court makes her a valued member.
Mary Ann’s citation
includes:
MEMBER (AM)
IN THE GENERAL
DIVISION OF
THE ORDER OF
AUSTRALIA
Her Honour Mary
Ann YEATS
For significant
service to the
law, particularly
Indigenous justice.
(left)
Her Honour Mary
Ann YEATS
SUMMER SEASON.
It has been a very successful summer season with strong participation, many visiting
players and some vibrant social activity. Members have greatly appreciated the
renovated clubhouse. Visitors and new members are very welcome to join in the
social mixed doubles tennis played every Saturday and Wednesday afternoons
from 2pm. The captains ensure that you will enjoy your afternoon on the court.
Teams event.
On the Australia Day Monday public holiday, Graeme initiated the club’s first
team’s competition. Mixed teams of 4 played a round robin series and the winning
foursome of Ladies Vice Captain Ann Jorgensen, Arthur Jefferey, Peter Austin
and Kaye Laughton have bragging rights for the next 12 months. Congratulations
on a great win. The day was capped off with an Aussie barbeque cooked by
experts with a sprinkle of some “Special Stuff”; (nudge, nudge, wink, wink, Phill
and Deb, you know what I mean).
It was great to have the social
members join in.
Continued from page 21
2014 STUDENT LEADERS
At the 2013 End of Year Concert the
2014 Student Leaders were presented to
the school community. The following
students were elected by their peers:
Blackwood Faction Captains
Ishara Scott and Ben Buckland
Leeuwin Faction Captains
Hope Sortras and Quinn Donaldson
Student Councillors
Kayla Andrew and Trent Buckland
Hope Sortras – Head Girl
Quinn Donaldson – Head Boy
AUGUSTA PLAYGROUP
The Augusta Playgroup is up and
running again in 2014. A group of very
energetic parents (and children) meet
every Friday from 9:30am onwards
in our Kindy/Pre-primary centre.
Playgroup operates in conjunction
with the school terms, that is, no
playgroup during school holidays. For
more details please contact the school
on 9758 1525.
COURT HIRE.
Keys to the court can be hired
from Augusta X-Treme Outdoor
Sports at a cost of $10 per hour.
The Club greatly appreciates
this community service provided
by the good people at X-Treme
Outdoor Sports.
GUESS WHO HAS TURNED
70?
Congratulations Bob Rowe. (right)
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March 2014
Already the New Year has settled down
and life has returned to ‘normal’. The
Club AGM took place in our clubrooms
at the beginning of February, and Mary
Palmer was returned as President
assisted by
Helen McKenzie as
Secretary.
Very soon Easter will be upon us and
Easter Saturday sees the Centennial
Hall become a showcase for our
year’s work. Raffle prizes have been
completed and lists are being compiled
~ JOBS TO DO! Exhibitions are a lot
of work but we do enjoy the results and
it’s great to share our passion for yarn
with others. Support from locals and
visitors is legendary and we do thank
everyone for this.
So, see you at the hall from 9am Easter
Saturday 19th April this year. It’s also
an excellent chance to meet with friends
over a cuppa and home baked cake.
We always remember Marge Payne
at this stage who was horrified once
when someone suggested they bring
something from the shop. “Never! This
is the country!” So yes Marge. We’ll be
cooking!
The Augusta River Festival will be
over when this report goes to print.
Our group always support this great
event, and members will be under their
favourite tree beside the river. We plan
to have our room open on the Saturday
so visitors can see us at work, and there
will also be a stall at the street markets
for those unable to get to the festival.
weeks later by our Spin In at the
Centennial Hall.So don’t be harsh
when visiting the home of a spinner.
There’s no time for housework!
For anyone new to town or someone
looking for a new activity, we meet
Tuesdays in our room adjacent to the
main hall Tuesdays from 10.30am and
Thursdays from 7pm. We’d love to
have new members, or just see you for
a chat.
Allie Neal
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Augusta
River
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With these events over we still can’t
rest on our laurels as there are the big
markets in June when whale watching
begins for the year, followed a few
The Pelican Post
The most consistent player for January was the evergreen
Frank Sheehy. His two wins gained him two bottles of
fine red for his sterling efforts. Murray Watts was a close
second, but could not get that extra point to tie at the end.
The fight to win the bottle of Scotch on offer for February
is too close to call with two rounds left, all the players still
have a chance.
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DEADLINE for all advertisements, stories and photos is
5pm on the 25th of each month at the Augusta CRC.
News items and articles included at the Editor’s discretion.
ADVERTISING RATES (Inc. GST)
Full Page: (19cm x 27cm)
The best round for January was a fine 31 net by Frank
Half Page:(9cm x 27cm) or 19cm x 13cm)
Sheehy over the back nine on Friday the 17th. Other Quarter Page: (9cm x 13cm)
winners were Murray Watts, Neil Omara, Ray Beier, Jack Eighth Page: (13cm x 4.5cm)
$165
$115
$70
$46
Rashley, Trevor Rogers, Peter Austin and Ken Wall.
TRADES & SERVICES (Three month cycle)
8.5cm x 4.5cm including header
$80
CLASSIFIED & PUBLIC NOTICES
$10 paid in advance for 1st five lines
$1 per line thereafter
Births, Marriages, Deaths, etc.
Free
NSERTS
$175
Players should ensure that any electronic device taken on DISCOUNT: One FREE advertisement if booked for12 months and paid
the course does not distract other players.
n advance
On the teeing ground, a player should not tee his ball until TRADES & SERVICES: Adverts accepted for a minimum of three
ssues.
it is his turn to play.
NVOICES are issued at the beginning of the month following
Players should not stand close to or directly behind the ball, publication of advertisements.
Etiquette - Consideration of other players:
No disturbance or Distraction - Players should always
show consideration for other players on the course and
should not disturb their play by moving talking or making
unnecessary noise.
or directly behind the hole when a player is about to play.
Extract “ R & A Rules of Golf”
March 2014
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NTERNET: All editions of the Pelican Post are available for viewing and download from
http://augusta.crc.net.au
DISCLAIMER: The Management Committee take no responsibility for the content of
ontributions and any views are those of the contributor.
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WHATS HAPPENING IN MARCH !!
Summer Cricket is now on come down
and watch it on the BIG screen
St Patrick’s Day
Monday 17th March 2014
“let the Guinness flow”
Nab Cup - support your team on one
of our big screens
Come down and try one of our gourmet Pizzas
Now open Friday and Saturday nights
Why not call in for a Coffee or Tea
with a great view
Got a function coming up???
- Birthday - Anniversary - Wedding - Seminar Why not call or email for a quote
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March 2014

March 2014 - Augusta Community Resource Centre

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