Festival Celebrates a Memorable 30 Years

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Mar
2015
Festival Celebrates a Memorable 30 Years
The Boyup Brook Country Music Festival turned 30 years old with a great celebration
over five days in February. It has come along way since the humble beginnings in
1986, where on the town’s footy oval the stage was set on the back of two trucks.
The Festival now calls the Music Park home on the banks of the Blackwood River.
Many other venues in town are also used for performances and workshops by
musicians and Bush Poets, with a large art exhibition in the Town Hall.
The festivities began with a Wednesday night fundraising concert performed by ‘The
Band of Mates’ at the Hockey Ground. The opening of the Art Awards was also
conducted. A full report of the Art Awards is on page 9.
Bush Poetry was served for breakfast at the Tennis Club on Thursday and the evening
concert drew a good crowd.
Friday saw the morning show at Harvey Dickson’s as the town centre came alive with
market stalls and people gathering on the lawn of the Visitor Centre for a day of
entertaining poetry and music. Workshops were also conducted during the day.
The finals of Western Australian Country Music Awards were held and presented on
the Friday evening providing talented performers from across the State a valuable
opportunity to gain experience, mixed with the greats of Country Music and to launch
their careers. Award winners can be viewed on www.countrymusicwa.com.au.
The Saturday morning street carnival drew people from everywhere and extended the Above: Award Winner Courtney Conway
length and breadth of the town centre. With buskers, street performers, stalls and the
crowd favourite, the ute and truck muster (this year including tractors and floats) it was an enjoyable experience for all.
From midday, the Music Park was alive with music and featured a great line-up of talent with headline acts Troy Cassar-Daley, Tania
and Ray Kernaghan and many other performers entertaining the crowd. Peter Della Coste and Steve Hill were on stage at the first
Festival in 1986 and returned to celebrate the 30th Anniversary event.
The largest Bush Poets’ Breakfast in Australia was once again
popular on the Sunday morning with a great number of the
audience staying until the finale at 4pm.
Country Music Festival
Community Debrief & Sundowner
When: 6.00pm, Wednesday 4th March 2015
Where: Music Park, Boyup Brook
Who: Volunteers, community members, community camping
groups, businesses and Shire representatives.
Above: Headline Acts Troy Cassar-Daley, Tania and Ray Kernaghan
For Catering purposes please RSVP to
[email protected] or ring 9765 1657
The Country Music Club values your support, input and feedback.
If possible please write down your points, to simplify proceedings.
INSIDE THIS MONTH
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Pg 11
My Inbox / Calendar
New Buildings for Museum
Shire Matters
Business Spotlight - BB Co-op
About Town
Art Awards
Fox Shoot
Women’s Day
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Pg 15
Pg 16-17
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Student Achievements
Regional Tourism Strategy
Positive Start to School Year
Cowhorse Club
Pumpkin Festival
Volunteer Coordinator
CRC Newsletter
Bush Poets Delight Crowds
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Pg 21
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Chowerup Hall Turns 90
Healthy Children Resource
Girl Guides
Heated Pool Update
Book Stall
Garden Club
Rally in the Valley
UBAS Update
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Playgroup Pitter Patter
SBCWB Changes Guard
Asplin Bridge
Visitor Centre News
Be Still / Church Notices
Meals on Wheels
Poems by Chick
Sport
The Boyup Gazette
March 2015 pg 2
My Inbox….
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Wow. Can you believe it’s March already? February has
zoomed on past and here we are in the third month of the year.
March
1st Boyup Brook Open Tennis Tournament
1st Mayanup Camp draft
2nd Public Holiday
3rd Regional Tourism Strategy meeting - 2pm - 5pm
4th CMF Community Debrief and Sundowner - 6pm
4th Fetter Chiropractor @ CRC 9am - 1pm
5th Playgroup - Mum’s n Bubs Open Day
5th Junior Football registrations for 2015
5th Women’s Hockey training @ Pool 5:30pm
6th World Day Prayer @ United Church 10am
6th The Barber of Seville Simulcast @ CRC 8pm
8th Tennis - Social tennis and junior event 2pm
10th Garden Club meeting - Elinor and Tony Doust’s garden
12th Playgroup - Bubble and Water Fun
13th Dinninup Sundowner @ Showgrounds - 5pm
14th Storm In A Teacup @ Rylington Park 9:30am - 3:00 pm
14th Wilga Endurance Ride
15th Tennis - Handicap Doubles 1pm
18th Fetter Chiropractor @ CRC 9am - 1pm
18th UBAS AGM meeting @ Dinninup Hall 7:30pm
19th Playgroup - Fancy Dress Up’s
19th Junior Hockey registration day
19th Shire Council meeting - 5pm
20th Gazette Deadline
21st Junior Football commences
22nd Tennis - Loving Cup 2pm
24th Junior Tennis wind-up
25th ABC Open ‘Unsung’ Project - 12:30pm-2:30pm CRC
26th Rural in Reach– The Dangers of Asbestos in the Home
@ CRC 1pm - 2:30pm
26th Playgroup - Let’s Make Rock Critters
28th Lion’s Pumpkin Festival @ BBDHS 9am - 3pm
29th Tennis - Singles Championship / Plate event 1pm
30th St John Ambulance “Provide First Aid “ course - 8:30am
Congratulations to the Country Music Club for a successful 30th
Festival and of course, to the hundreds of volunteers who gave
their time to ensure it all ran smoothly. If you would like to
contribute to the community debrief, please head to the Music
Park on March 4th, or email your feedback to the Country Music
Club. It all goes towards continuous improvement of the event.
March is looking to be as busy as February with the Women’s
Day, Pumpkin Festival, a number of workshops and various
other events. It is also a time when winter sports are winding up
and summer sports are winding down. For a cultural
experience, why not head to the CRC on Friday March 6 for a
simulcast of The Barber of Seville - Opera in the Park.
Just think, the next time I write this column, we will be
embarking on Easter and the School Holidays!
Until then, have a great month...
Jodi
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March 2015 pg 3
Museum Unveils New Buildings
It was a proud moment for Boyup Brook District Pioneer
Museum Foundation Member, Arnold Bode, when he officially
opened the new machinery and wash house buildings on
February 19. Approximately seventy people gathered for the
occasion.
After much work by some dedicated Friends of the Museum,
these two buildings have become a reality. Jan Corker initiated
the idea of the wash house as it would be fitting to have one in
the Museum to house the many items connected to it. The
Wash House was an essential part of life back then.
With the help from the Shire, a Lotterywest grant was received
and with additional funds from the Museum, both buildings were
financed, with local expertise used to construct them.
Both buildings are filled with interesting articles from the past
and have relieved the congestion in the main building.
Henderson’s property which had been transported to 9
Blechynden Street. Another wall came from the property of
Richard and Raema Chudziak at 2 Treloar Street which was
once owned by the Yates family. Two original windows have
been donated from the lounge and kitchen of Vicki and Chris
Robert’s home, Oakland at Noggerup. They also donated the
door from Chris’s grandfather’s property at Elgin. Thus keeping
the building in its own era.
The Museum continues to grow and is a wealth of past
treasures. Friends of the Museum are always pleased to
welcome visitors.
The Museum is open on Wednesdays and Thursday from
10.00am to 3.00pm and Fridays from 10.00am to 5.00pm. Entry
is $5.00 for adults, $10.00 a family and $2.00 for Children.
A team of volunteers organised the Machinery Shed. Of note in
the shed is a Chevrolet truck and Mr Albert Nix’s tractor – the
first tractor to come to Boyup Brook.
The wash house is a home for numerous stove heated irons,
wringers, washing boards and washing machines and has an
interesting mix of heritage. It is lined from the weatherboards,
donated by Sue and Dick White, which came from the 1925 fruit
packing shed owned by Mr Hopkins, on their property at 6
Purse Terrace. One wall has been donated by Nicky Bowers.
These weatherboards were originally from the garage off Mr
Above: Member for O’Connor Rick Wilson MP with Arnold Bode
Boyup Brook Farm Supplies
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Agronomy Service Available
BBFS Ryegrass Mix – shown fantastic
results in trials in Boyup brook.
Clovers – Bindoon RLEM Label claim
Rye Corn – Brilliant early feed
Other varieties available on request
Order early – guarantee supply
Various packages to suit your agronomic
needs from Pasture – Crop or both.
Please contact the shop for further
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Agronomists: Paul Omodei, Ben Creek
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Order early to guarantee supply
A full range of all Herbicides,
Insecticides & Surfactants
Pre-lambing Vaccination for Ewes
Pre-lambing Drench: Bionic Capsule
Worm Egg Counts
Wednesday/Thursday/Friday
Same day results – Why wait?
Anne loves to be up to her elbows in
Strongyloids Haemanchus Intestinal
Trichostrongylus
Ingersol Rand
Air compressors
Air Operated Impact Drivers
Battery operated Impact Drivers
& Drills
Boyup Brook Farm Supplies
welcomes Ben Creek to our
Agronomy team. Ben will be
calling around to see you in the
near future. Please make him
welcome. We are very excited to
have Ben on board.
Paul Omodei will still be heading
our Agronomy team
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Agents for Star Track Express
Keep an eye on your gear
while you are away
Enquire within store
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Equipment.
The Boyup Gazette
March 2015 pg 4
Your Boyup Brook Shire Council Matters
Welcome to the latest Council news items and information on ‘
what’s going on at your shire’!
Council Minutes
Please see the minutes at the front counter or on the web
site from the Council Meetings held in 2015.
GENERAL BUSINESS
That the following meeting dates and times apply for the
2015 year:
19 March 2015
20 August 2015
16 April 2015
17 September 2015
21 May 2015
15 October 2015
18 June 2015
19 November 2015
16 July 2015
17 December 2015
Held at 5.00pm in the Boyup Brook Chambers
Residents are welcome to attend the meetings and raise any
issues with Council.
Public Notice
Shire of Boyup Brook
Proposed Development of an Independent Aged
Accommodation Facility
Submissions Invited
Section 3.59 of the Local Government Act 1995 requires the
Shire to give state-wide and local public notice of the major
land transaction under consideration inviting public
submissions for a minimum period of six weeks.
A Major Land Transaction Business Plan has been prepared,
in accordance with the Local Government Act 1995, it is
available to view at www.boyupbrook.wa.gov.au and
available for inspection at the Shire’s Administration Centre.
country choice
The project entails developing an aged accommodation
facility on Shire Managed land at the corner of Bridge Street
and Hospital Road (near the Citizens Lodge). The value of
the development is expected to exceed the amount
prescribed to trigger the need for this process.
Community Consultation will take place along the way. The
initial phase of detailed site evaluation, assessing utility
requirements (then availability and costs), addressing land
tenure matters, and the like will dictate what is possible and
practical in terms of design options. This phase may take
some time and so the next opportunity to comment may not
be for some months.
Submissions are to be made in writing to the Chief
Executive Officer and received no later than 4:00 pm, 6th
April, 2015.
Submissions are to be addressed to:
Chief Executive Officer
Shire of Boyup Brook
PO Box 2
BOYUP BROOK WA 6244
Call for Donation Requests
Applications are invited from groups/organizations seeking
donations/grants/sponsorship from Council funds for the
2015/16 financial year.
Application forms are available at the administration office
by contacting our Customer Service Officer. Forms can also
be downloaded from the Shire website.
Applications close at 4.30pm on 30 April 2015.
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Shire Council Matters are printed as received and no changes are made or edited. Only formatting has occurred to fit the space.
Shire of Boyup Brook Council Chambers, Abel Street, PO Box 2, Boyup Brook WA 6244
Telephone: 08 9765 1200 Fax: 08 9765 1485
Web site www.boyupbrook.wa.gov.au [email protected]
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March 2015 pg 5
An advertorial feature to profile Boyup Brook’s local businesses.
To include your business, please contact 9765 1169 or [email protected].
Boyup Brook Co-op
Founded in 1919 as the Muradup Co-op, the Boyup Brook Coop is more than just ‘locally owned’, it is collectively owned by
the locals.
In the last twelve years, the Co-op has given back to
the loyal customer shareholders over $2,500,000 in
the form of a Trading Rebate.
The Co-op provides the community with a local alternative for
everyday needs as a hardware and rural supplies retail store
(through Makit and Landmark), agent for WFI insurance,
Kleenheat gas and CSBP fertilisers and can source a wide
range of home goods, building products and garden supplies.
The Co-op also provides an Agronomy service through
Farmanco, can perform Worm Egg counts for sheep and if you
have ordered any bulky goods, home delivery can be arranged.
On top of this, in the 2013-14 financial year, over $18,000 was
set aside for the sponsorship of many local organisations such
as the local hospital and schools, sporting clubs, Dinninup
Show and other entertainment events.
In nearly 100 years of operation, numerous changes have taken
place. In 2002, the current building was constructed, replacing
the old Co-op building which stood where the car park is
currently located. Ten years later, in 2012, the old CWA hall
block was acquired with the rear yard being developed into a
bulk storage area. This has allowed the Co-op to carry more
seasonal stock and also hold a wider range of construction
goods.
One thing that has not changed is the two-way relationship
between the Co-op and the loyal Boyup Brook community.
The Co-op employs eight local staff, led by Manager Travis
Reid who says, “They all share in my passion for delivering a
high quality of service.”
Recently, the business was nominated as a finalist for
Landmark’s National ‘Member Store of the Year’ Award which is
a true indication of how hard the staff are prepared to work and
also the support received by the community.
Travis said, “A business like ours cannot just be based solely
on price of the goods that we sell, but for the overall
contribution that we make to our town and community.”
Mention you are a proud member
during March to receive a special gift
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Above: The Boyup Brook Co-op team: Darren Guazzelli, Phil Corker,
May Klopper, Will Fairbrass, Travis Reid, Ty Bancroft, Sally Giles and
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The Boyup Gazette
March 2015 pg 6
ANNOUNCEMENTS
THANK YOU
BEATTY: It is with great pleasure that we announce the arrival
of our first grandchild Willow Grace (04-07-2014),daughter of
Dan and Kate, the marriage in January at Malimup Beach of
Clare to Marty Sebire of Pemberton, and more recently the
engagement of Matt to Kelly Railton. We wish them all very
much joy and happiness.
Thank you kindly for those that nominated and subsequently
voted for me to receive "Citizen of the Year for Boyup Brook
2015. The response from the community has been extremely
overwhelming. I am very grateful for all the congratulations I
received. The award is a reflection on our generous and
helpful community.
Codge and Meri Beatty
CONNOR: Kevin and Susanne proud to announce the arrival
of Anthony and Jen Connor baby (Grace Beatrice) on the
21/1/2015 in Narracoorte, SA.
WINDSOR: Adam and Leah Windsor are happy to announce
the safe arrival of their little girl Cheyanne Joy. Much loved
sister of Jesse and Indianna. All are well.
CARMICHAEL / COOTE: Nicolas Coote and Amy Carmichael
are thrilled to announce their engagement as of 27th December
2014.
DULEX / WEIR: Family and friends of Sara Dulex and Scott
Weir are very excited to announce that after 8.5 years they will
be tying the knot and getting married at their new property in
Dinninup. Congratulations and happiness for the years to come.
Congratulations to the Boyup Brook District Pioneer Museum
on the successful opening of your new Machinery Shed and
Wash House. I am sorry that circumstances did not allow me to
be there.
Jan Corker
FOUND
Watch found on the grass outside the Visitor Centre on Tuesday
20.1.15.
Please call Helen O’Connell – 9765 3145
POSITION VACANT
The Upper Blackwood Agricultural Society is seeking
expressions of interest for the position of Secretary for the
monthly meetings.
Contact T. Oversby 0447 673 012 or A. Ritson 9765 3053 for
further details.
The Boyup Brook Football Club is seeking a Trainer for the
2015 season. Please contact David Inglis on 0418 651 088 for
more information.
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Lisa Martin
The Coote family wishes to thank the Shire President, Michael
Giles, for dedicating the President’s Award to Lynda Coote. It is
very much appreciated that her contribution has been
recognised in this manner.
In addition, we would like to thank the community of Boyup
Brook for allowing Lynda to do what she loved doing: putting
something back into the community. We value the support
offered in achieving these goals and it is a great solace to know
that such wonderful people have been a part of Lynda’s life.
The Country Music Club of Boyup Brook would like to extend
our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Boyup Brook
community for the tremendous support shown for the Festival.
You have helped to make the 30th year of celebrations a huge
success. We had a band of amazing volunteers, and incredible
community spirit shown. We would like to thank all of the
individuals, businesses, sponsors and community organisations
who shared their time, expertise and contributions to support
the Festival.
BLECHYNDEN: Simon
Tim and Diana Blechynden together with Pui and Anita, Lara
and Charley, Georgina and Nicola, Mathew, Wendy and Monti,
wish to thank all those who gave us such wonderful support
following the sudden death of Simon. The cards, flowers,
messages and presence at his funeral service were a huge
comfort to us all and very greatly and sincerely appreciated.
Thank you.
DOUST: Grace Lillian
Fred and family wish to express our heartfelt thanks for all the
sympathy and condolences offered at the recent sad loss of our
loved Wife and Partner, Mother and Granny. Please except
this as a personal thank you to the wonderful community if
Boyup Brook and our wonderful friends from our town.
Thank you people of Boyup Brook for your support and help
after Jo (Josephine Niven–Clark) passed away on the 9th
January. Thank God her two daughters were able to come from
Queensland to spend her last few days with her and I can’t
thank them enough, especially Kim for organising her funeral.
Jye from Archer & Sons did a very professional arrangement
and Pat Stieg is a very professional Celebrant and is highly
recommended. I must mention Elaine O’Reilly and Jenny
Cheney for all the help they have given me to sort out all of Jo’s
belongings and help me to organise a sale to pass on the
proceeds to her daughters as part of their inheritance of her
Estate.
John Rich
The Boyup Gazette
March 2015 pg 7
COMMUNITY NOTICES
COMMUNITY NOTICES
St John Ambulance First Aid Kits
Liberal Party Boyup Brook Branch
30% discount off our range for Boyup Brook Residents. We
have a variety of leisure, home, work place and vehicle kits.
Drop in to the Sub Centre on Thursdays to have a look
at our range OR phone 9765 2155 / email:
[email protected]
Price lists / kit descriptions can be posted out.
Preliminary Announcement
Hospital Traffic
It has been noted that the hospital has been used as a shortcut
by community vehicles. Please note that the hospital is for
emergency and hospital vehicles ONLY.
PathWest
is open for business at the Boyup Brook Hospital
every week day morning
The Hon Ken Baston MLC, Minister for Agriculture
will be visiting Boyup Brook
On April 9th and 10th
For Farm Visits and Special Forums
This will be an opportunity for those of all ages, to catch up
with the Minister, to find out about future policy, and to air any
concerns you may have.
Full Itinerary to be published at a later date.
Enquiries: Richard Creek 97617506
Norm Blackburn 97651034
New times: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 11:00am
Red Cross Senior Housing Aid
Boyup Brook Medical Services
Are you a Senior and having difficulty maintaining your
tenancy? Are you unsure of what community services may be
able to assist you to stay independent I your community?
To all Mums and Dads:
Boyup Brook Medical Services provides childhood
immunisations (no cervical cancer).
All patients under 16 years of age are bulk billed.
St John Ambulance Boyup Brook
1 Day “PROVIDE FIRST AID” Course
This course provides a good grounding in first aid and will
qualify you to perform life support skills. It satisfies training
requirements across many industries and attainment of this
qualification will enable you to progress on to further
courses. It is a general course that will benefit all those at
work, home or leisure.
Cost: $175 per person
Students, Pensioners, Unemployed: $135
Duration: 1 Day - Monday 30th March
Time: 8.30am – 4.30pm
Please email: [email protected]
or phone: 9765 2155 to book your place.
The Australian Red Cross’ Assistance with Care and Housing
for the Aged (AHCA) program can provide practical support and
information to help with your concerns.
Please contact us to discuss, or if you would like more
information on Red Cross’ work with isolated older people go to
www.redcross.org.au/olderpeople or call Michelle or Amanda on
9726 6700 or 0478 321 222.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice of Annual General Meeting
The A.G.M. of the Upper Blackwood Agricultural Society will be
held at the Dinninup Hall on Wednesday 18th March beginning
at 7.30pm.
All positions vacant – all interested welcome
The Boyup Gazette
March 2015 pg 8
WANTED
Old Honda 125 parts or wrecks - to assist in restoration
Any B.S.A. Bantam parts - in any condition
Contact John : 9765 3103
Boyup Brook’s Weekly Events
Monday
Association Croquet - 9am
Craft Hut - 10am
Boyup Brook Vet Clinic
Swim Club
Tuesday
Golf Croquet - 9am
Games at the Citizens’ Lodge (1-3pm)
Junior Tennis - 3:45pm
Choristers @ Lodge - 3rd week
Pistol Club
Senior Football training
Wednesday
Social Badminton - 9am
Museum Open - 10am-3pm
Computer Club @ CRC - 12noon-2pm
Swim Club
Thursday
Town Rubbish Collection
Golf Croquet - 9am
Playgroup - 10am-12noon (during term)
Craft Hut - 10am
Museum Open – 10am-3pm
Ladies Bowls
St John Ambulance Sub Centre Open
Junior & Senior football training
Women’s Hockey training & ‘hockey-have a go’
Men’s Association Meet - 5:30pm - 1st BBQ Free
Friday
Association Croquet - 9am
Senior’s Discount Day at IGA
Museum Open - 10am-5pm
Kids Club @ Baptist Church - 3:30pm-5pm
Boyup Brook Club Members’ Night
Saturday
Church Services
Sunday
Church Services
Social Bowls - 1pm
Tennis - 2pm
Expressions of Interest
Expressions of Interest are sought for Fundraising Opportunities
at the Antique and Collectables Fair planned for May 2015 in
Boyup Brook.
Community and Sporting groups interested in manning the door
or catering for the event are asked to contact Helen O’Connell
at the Visitor Centre [email protected]
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it difficult to gain employment, because they are branded as
‘blind’. In many cases, however, all it would take is one pair of
glasses to turn their life around.
If you have glasses you no longer need, please drop them in the
donation box at either the Blackwood Basin Group or the Boyup
Brook Visitor Centre and they will be forwarded to
PersonalEYES, where they will be distributed accordingly.
Batteries
Have you got old batteries cluttering up your workshop, or on
your rubbish dump? Here is a way to assist the environment
and help our young girls. The Girl Guides are collecting old
batteries to raise funds for Centenary camps and are seeking
your help. If you have any batteries you would like to get rid of,
they can be left at the Guide Hall in Inglis Street and Anne
Ritson will deliver to the depot in Bunbury.
URGENT - Stubble Cruncher
For one day for BBG's Fish Emulsion 3 year trial.
After crop has been harvested the trial involves spraying a liquid
fish emulsion out and a stubble cruncher used to flatten and
break open the Barley and Canola stubble.
Needed only for a small 1ha site at Rylington Park.
Do you have or know anyone that has anything like it?!!!
See below for photos of an example one.
A small hire fee is available for helping out your local landcare
organisation that is trialling possible new ways to reduce
stubble trash without burning!
Please contact Sara Dulex ASAP on 9765 1555 or
[email protected] or ask more at the office at 19 Bridge
Street, Boyup Brook.
For a more detailed calendar of monthly events, see page 2.
To add your weekly event to the list, email [email protected]
Thank You Notices ~ Anniversaries ~
Births ~ Engagements ~ Birthdays
ALL INCLUDED FREE OF CHARGE
We’d love to help you share your news.
Email [email protected] or
drop in to the CRC.
WA No Interest Loans Scheme
For more information, or to apply, contact Jodi at the
Community Resource Centre on 9765 1169.
The Boyup Gazette
March 2015 pg 9
Art Awards Draw Crowds
Fox Shoot 2015
The Boyup Brook Town Hall became an art gallery as the
artworks for the sixth Boyup Brook Country Music Art Awards
went on display. Thomas Moir, on piano, filled the hall with
music as guests strolled around the artworks on Opening Night
on Wednesday 12 February 2015.
Who would have thought it was
possible to get more foxes than last
year? We sure didn’t. Well, we did.
We got 316 foxes, compared to last
year’s 237 and 2013’s 147.
One hundred and seventy three artworks were presented for
viewing from 63 artists from Perth, Southwest and Great
Southern regions, a mixture of past and new artists entered
from school students through to 70+ years.
What an excellent effort from all.
Rabbits are up as well – 127 were shot compared to last year’s
18 and 2013’s 46. Only six cats were shot this year and one
feral pig.
The organisers, Carolyn Harvey and Jacquie Broockmann along
with judge, Lori Pensini, were all pleased at the high standard of
work.
Thank you very much to everyone who participated in the
annual Boyup Brook fox shoot. Thank you very much to the
sponsors of the day – the Boyup Brook Pistol Club, Boyup
Brook Co-Op, Farm Supplies, Greenline, Blackwood Shooting,
Peter Bradford, Insight Gunsmithing, Claremont Firearms,
Southwest Firearms, Roy Alexander and Sons, Beaton
Firearms and Rylington Park.
Carolyn said, “Every year we are pleased with the high standard
of work and have never been disappointed.”
Works on Canvas
1st Prize
‘Sucker Dreaming’ By Robert Stanley, Nannup
2nd Prize
‘A Shady Invitation’ By Carmen McFaull,
Dunsborough
Works on Paper
1st Prize
‘Behind the Pub,
By Carolyn Griffin, Kulin
Lake Grace
2nd Prize
‘Scorched’
By Denise Gillies, Bridgetown
H Com
‘Lucy’
By Zoe Watts
Mixed Media
1st Prize
‘Made in Japan’
By Robert Stanley, Nannup
2nd Prize
‘Wild’
By Carolyn Harvey, BB
Textiles
1st Prize
‘Mother’s Little
By Louise Barnes (formerly
Helper’
Boyup)/Perth
2nd Prize
‘Onya Bike’
By Helen O’Connell, BB
3D Sculptures
1st Prize
‘Connect’
By Lianne Jay, Bridgetown
2nd Prize
‘Goanna’
By Mick Latimer, North
Greenbushes
Indigenous Award
‘Still Searching’
By Christine Latham, Bridgetown
Open Prize $1000
‘Sister Act’
By Carmen McFaull, Dunsborough
Packer’s Prize
‘Made in Japan’
By Robert Stanley, Nannup
Above: Mick Latimer from North Greenbushes with ‘Goanna’
A special thanks to Dave Bates and his team at the pistol club
for putting on breakfast every year – it is much appreciated.
Thank you also to the farmers who were willing to take out
some Perth shooters, who accounted for a good number of
foxes and rabbits.
This is a great way to get city and country folk together and
there are many more responsible shooters in the city who would
jump at the opportunity to take part. Happy shooting and see
you again next year same time same place.
The Boyup Gazette
March 2015 pg 10
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The Boyup Gazette
March 2015 pg 11
Embracing the Seasons of Life
Former Student Achievements
Things are getting ready for the fourth “Storm in a Teacup” on
Saturday, 14 March 2015. Rylington Park and the Boyup Brook
Co-Op would like to invite all ladies to come and enjoy the day
in the shearing shed.
Congratulations to the following former Boyup Brook District
High School students who have achieved their goals or have
been recognised for excellence.
The day will start at 9:30am with morning tea which will follow
with the first speaker, Brendan Barrows – a farmer from
Gnowangerup and prostate cancer survivor.
Rhonda Parker, the CEO of Alzheimer's WA, along with
Professor Ralph Martins from Alzheimer's Disease Research
will together guide us through the Alzheimer's journey.
Finally, one of Australia’s leading female rural literature authors,
Fleur McDonald will take the stage. Attendees will have the
privilege to see her yet-to-be-released book “Emerald Springs”.
To bring balance to all the seasons of life, seventeen year old
Lilly Barklay, from Bridgetown, will sing during the day.
Rhonda Parker (the Boyup Brook one) will be the event’s MC
and a lovely lunch will be prepared by Kate Cumming and her
team, topped off with a glass of local Beulah wine.
Jacquie Broockmann is kindly donating another painting which
will be auctioned with proceeds going towards Alzheimer’s WA.
Tickets are now available from the Boyup Brook Co-Op, Boyup
Brook CRC, or by phoning Erlanda on 9765 3012 or 0429 375
609 or email [email protected]. Tickets cost $45 and
include morning tea, lunch with a glass of wine, the speakers
and stalls.
Caitlin Atherton - Year 9 Class 0f 2014 - Top Year 9 student in
Italian at School of Isolated and Distance Education.
Isabel Gibbs - Year 10 Class of 2012 - Dux of VET studies at
Kearnan College, Certificate IV in Nursing, Certificate in
Pharmacy and Manjimup Shire Vet studies Dux.
Caitlin Reilly - Year 10 Class of 2012 - All Rounder AwardBunbury Cathedral Grammar School
Luke Reilly - Year 10 Class of 2014 - who after his Work
Experience placement received the following comments from
Barrister and Solicitor, Graeme Allen:
“I am writing this letter to advise you of how impressive
Luke was both personally, in aptitude and in applying
himself to his work. …. His development is clearly a
testament to his family, his education and school and to
the Boyup Brook community in general. There must be
something very good in the water down there.’”
As Graeme says as a community, we can be proud of each of
these student’s personal successes and know that, as a
community, we have supported their achievements.
Boyup Brook DHS also knows that there are many more exstudents out there who are being very successful and would like
to hear of these achievements.
The Boyup Gazette
March 2015 pg 12
Regional Tourism Strategy
Public consultation which will guide the creation of a regional tourism strategy for the Bunbury-Wellington area, including Boyup
Brook, is about to get underway.
People will soon be able to share their ideas for strengthening the sub-region’s tourism sector at workshops being held throughout the
district. In Collie, Boyup Brook, Donnybrook, Peppermint Grove Beach, Eaton, Harvey and Bunbury, people will have a chance to put
forward their thoughts on growing the industry.
Information obtained through the public consultation sessions will be used by consultants to develop a strategy and action plan on
behalf of a group comprising local governments, tourism organisations, Regional Development Australia – South West and the South
West Development Commission.
SWDC Chief Executive Officer Don Punch encouraged people to get involved in identifying options and priorities for developing and
managing tourism in the district.
“The overall objective is to create a regional tourism development strategy which will lead to increased opportunities for the region’s
tourism sector,” he said.
“This involves investigating a way forward in a number of areas, including regional tourism management, product, visual presentation,
packaging and marketing.
“We’ll also be looking at how we can connect existing tourism product and encourage the development of new experiences.
“Community input is valuable in pinpointing a way forward and we encourage business owners, tourism operators and local residents
to have your say about growing tourism in your area.”
The strategy will complement SWDC’s Tourism Futures South West strategy, as well as the draft South West Regional Blueprint
created by SWDC and RDA-SW.
The Boyup Brook workshop location is: Tuesday, March 3; 2pm – 5pm; Shire of Boyup Brook Administration Building (Abel St).
RSVP: Daly Winter – 9765 1200, [email protected].
The Boyup Gazette
March 2015 pg 13
Positive Start to School Year
On Friday, February 20th the Boyup Brook District High School
held its annual Welcome BBQ. Students and parents arrived
with smiling faces eager to join in the many fun activities on
offer.
Students of all ages wasted no time jumping on the new and
improved water slide. Smiling faces and squeals of joy could be
seen coming from anyone venturing down the “best slide in the
west”. A big thank you goes out to Mr Knapp for organising and
setting up the slide, Mrs Klaassen and Mr and Mrs Godwin for
keeping the slide topped up with bubbles and fun!!!
Beautiful and crazy faces emerged from the face painting tent
manned by many keen Middle School students, while children
also bounced the evening away on the new Spiderman bouncy
castle.
Families could be seen enjoying their sausage sizzle and drink
provided by the teachers, while relaxing and mingling with staff,
new and familiar friends and family. “Frosty and The Iceblocks”
kept feet tapping and spirits high and Mrs Knapp even spied a
few staff members singing along to familiar tunes.
Families were able to have photos taken with the talented Miss
Mac and our ever-talented Mrs “Art” Beatty had some of her
students’ incredible art work on display for all to see.
The night concluded with our first ever “Annual Tug of War”. It
was a tight competition with a lot of enthusiastic competitors.
Students began the match competing for the right to challenge
the parents and teachers. They showed their strength early on
keeping the adults waiting. The winning student team then took
on the challenge of the staff members. Competition was high
with the teachers narrowly earning a win against the student
team.
Then came the match of the night: PARENTS vs TEACHERS.
The stage was set. Both teams were determined to come out
victors. The battle began. Teams pulled with all their might.
The teachers were desperate for a win - they would not give up.
But strength and agility was not on their side that night. The
parents pulled together, cheering each other on to make the
final effort and come out the winners. They earned themselves
the first “Tug of War” trophy to be displayed in the office for all
to see.
A fantastic night was had by all who attended. I was, in
particular, so pleased to see everyone enjoying a relaxed and
fun night together. It reminded me what a pleasure it is to live
and teach in such a wonderful small town.
Thank you to all who helped prior to the night, on the night and
with packing up after. This includes staff, our awesome
gardeners, parents and volunteers. The dedication and
enthusiasm shown by all demonstrates the passion everyone
has for our school and students.
Renee Knapp
Gazette Deadline
Please ensure you send in your articles and photos
by the 20th of each month to the CRC
or email [email protected]
2015 Primary School House Captains
Congratulations to the following students who have been
elected as House Captains for the 2015 school year.
Blechynden: Georgia Wallace & Lochlan Willcox (Senior)
Charley Miller & Aysha Williams (Junior)
Forrest:
Roreigh Curran-Jones & Samson Roughley
(Senior) Zac Knapp & Kody Harper (Junior)
Lee-Steere: Tayla Forbes & Archie Inglis (Senior)
Dakota Maeva & Georgie Purse (Junior)
2015 Middle School House Captains and Vice Captains
Blechynden: Logan Thomas & Kiah Everett-Hopkins (Captains)
James Charteris & Mackenzie Simons (Vice)
Forrest:
Dylan Biluta & Samantha Parker (Captains)
Corey Wagland & Bronte Cowan (Vice)
Lee-Steere: Braden Smith & Taleah Della Vedova (Captains)
Nathaniel Wintour & Nell Chambers (Vice)
2015 Middle School Student Council
Congratulations also to the following students on their
appointment to the School Council.
Head Boy: Dylan Biluta
Head Girl: Taleah Della Vedova
Student Council Representatives
Samantha Parker (Year 10), James Charteris (Year 9),
Patrick Reilly (Year 8), Madeline Goerling (Year 7)
We wish them all the best in their leadership roles.
Above: School Chaplain, Naomi Cooper, Principal Anne Klaassen,
Janelle Haydn-Smith, Talia Tweedie, Cheree Shields and Alicia Clark
at the Welcome Barbecue
The Boyup Gazette
March 2015 pg 14
Blackwood Cowhorse Club
On Sunday February 22, the Blackwood Cowhorse Club hosted
Monique and Irwin Van Vliet from Western Ranch, south of
Manjimup, for a one day Western Riding Clinic.
Fourteen Riders and Horses enjoyed a very relaxed and
informative clinic where everyone learnt about the finer details
of training horses. Everyone was treated to a magnificent
Reining demonstration by Irwin on his Stallion Giles, complete
with some big spins and sliding stops to show what can be
achieved with dedication and training.
Irwin is the undefeated Open Western Australian Reining
Champion and Monique is a Trainee Reining Australia Judge.
Both have an enormous amount of knowledge and the
Blackwood Cowhorse Club were very honoured and grateful to
them for coming to Harvey Dickson's Arena to train everyone
who attended.
The Club will be hosting another clinic with them in the near
future. Coming up, the Blackwood Cowhorse Club has a Club
Day late March where members are working on the new Ranch
Pleasure Class and Ranch Sorting with Cattle in the afternoon.
On April 18-19 there is a Cutting Clinic with Wei Peace and
over May 12-14, the world renowned Horseman Ian Francis will
run a three day clinic. This is a wonderful event for Boyup
Brook and the Blackwood region, to having such a famous
person visit! Places are still left for all three events coming up,
contact the club on Facebook or phone Cassi on 0459 596 447.
Above: Clinician Irwin Van Vliet riding Quarter Horse Stallion 'Readies
Lil Whizzel'
Pumpkin Festival Time
The Lion’s Pumpkin Festival is happening again on Saturday
March 28 at the Boyup Brook District High School oval, off
Beatty Street, Boyup Brook from 9.00am to 3.00pm.
With Ian Guppy’s Smash Repairs donating $500 for the
heaviest giant pumpkin, there is still time to get those pumpkins
to giant size.
It is a fun day with lots of stalls to browse and contests in
pumpkin seed spitting, gumboot throwing and pumpkin rolling.
For more information please call Mick Burgess on 9765 2252.
The Boyup Gazette
March 2015 pg 15
Volunteer Coordinator Extraordinaire
For the past two years I have had the pleasure of working as a
volunteer at the Boyup Brook Country Music Festival. During
that time, I have witnessed Kathy Langley’s overwhelming
commitment to the Festival under her title of Volunteer
Coordinator.
Kathy, a quiet spoken, modest woman who has lived in Boyup
Brook for ten years and has volunteered at the Country Music
Festival ever since. She was on the committee and a member
for a while and three years ago ‘volunteered’ (volunteer means
unpaid worker) to become the Volunteer Coordinator for the
Festival which requires six months of each year.
Kathy’s work started in October, when she attended monthly
meetings and regularly checked for completed volunteer forms,
processed the data onto spreadsheets, noting their skills and
availability and categorising them into the various sections.
Sounds simple on paper. Imagine the bar at the park needs ‘X’
amount of skilled volunteers to work two to three hour shifts
throughout the five days of the festival. Kathy has to match the
volunteers’ abilities, days and times available, then allocate
enough volunteers to keep the bar running smoothly. Multiply
that by each section needing volunteers, and that adds up to a
lot of hours.
Kathy’s work stepped up at the beginning of February when,
especially this year, having only fifty volunteers registered by
the end of January, Kathy had to procure more volunteers, by
email, phone, local adverts and word of mouth.
Southern Districts
Estate Agency
She also had to order the T-shirts and identification badges for
all the volunteers, with people of all shapes and sizes it must
have been a nightmare for her, documenting and working out
the order.
The week before the Festival Kathy’s workload increased, whilst
holding down a receptionist job at the Boyup Brook Hospital,
she met with the catering staff, placed the orders required for
foodstuffs, plus finalise her “staff” positions.
On Thursday February 12, she spent the day in her cabin
outside the Music Park, signing in and delegating all her
volunteers, which thankfully grew to 120, plus organising a meet
and greet sausage sizzle for them.
Kathy worked tirelessly. She was there for any crisis which
occurred. To say she worked twelve hour days is an
understatement. She was up to greet the early starters, making
sure they had everything required to do their work, and was still
there at the end of each day. With her carefully calculated
planning the whole weekend gave the impression of a smooth
running organisation.
In my opinion, Kathy, like all unsung heroes, deserves to be
recognised and acknowledged. She is a quiet achiever who
asks for little in return. Throughout the Festival she always
wore a smile, remained composed and got on with the job in
hand.
She doesn’t have any plans to quit anytime soon either, and is
working on a procedure package to pass onto the next
Volunteer Coordinator when she feels ready to hand over the
position.
Wendy Wheatley
Office: (08) 9734 2144
Fax: (08) 9734 3133
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The steel framed home is well insulated with wool batts in the
ceiling and also insulation under the colour bond roof.
The main bedroom has a walk in robe and the other two have
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Above: Kathy Langley sits front and centre of a group of volunteers.
For your comfort there is a wood heater in the main living area
and also a split reverse cycle air conditioner.
Don’t Panic, call Kanik!
Outside the hot mix driveway leads all the way to a 6m x 6m
colour bond garage/workshop with concrete floor and power
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There is also a shade house that could be used to park a caravan
or place plants in. The lawn and gardens are fully reticulated.
Other features include a garden shed, chook pen and small wool
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If you are looking for a property that is very easy to maintain and
in a lovely area of Boyup Brook then don’t let this one slip by.
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We can also arrange for your
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Phone Kane Jones
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The Boyup Gazette
March 2015 pg 16
Vol 21 Issue 3
March 2015
CRC
Opening hours
Mon—Fri
8.30am—4.00pm
Westpac
Mon—Fri
10.30am-3.00pm
Services
Information, Education & Training for our community
Community Garden
CRC Computer Club
The Boyup Brook Community Garden has fresh
produce available and at the moment we are picking
cherry tomatoes on a daily basis. All we ask for is a
donation to re-invest into the garden
Cheap computer usage rates for 2 hours
with support available to answer your queries
Available for all community members on
Wednesday afternoons from 12noon - 2pm
Keep an eye on the CRC’s
Facebook page for updates on the
State Government
latest harvest, or drop into the CRC
Information
during business hours to see what
is available, whilst supporting your
Nationally Accredited local community.
Training—RTO
Lifestyle courses
Westpac Instore
Centrelink Access
Digital Snap Lab
Health Services
Government Services
The CRC has a display rack full of information
brochures and publications from a number State
Government departments and agencies including:
 Agriculture Department brochures
 WA Seniors Card Application forms & Discount
Directories
 Prepare. Act. Survive. Bushfire information packs
The CRC also has a designated computer to
access Government websites for FREE.
ADSL2 Internet
Book Exchange
Videoconferencing
Photocopying (colour)
The Westlink Satellite Network (VAST 602) has a
range of programs showing during February.
Community members are welcome to view any of
these programs (subject to room availability).
Mail outs / Flyers
Project Management
The Boyup Brook
CRC is located at 86
Abel Street, Boyup
Brook WA 6244
School Holiday Activity
Planning is underway for a ‘CUPCAKE DAY’ for
Thursday, April 9th. Stay tuned for details!
Health Services
Rural in Reach
Rural in Reach is a private and confidential health
service available for individuals or groups via
videoconferencing, covering a range of health topics
from parenting to stress management and more.
Please call 9765 1169 to arrange an appointment
The Dangers of Asbestos in the Home
Thursday 26th March
1.00pm - 2.30pm
Are you thinking about renovating?
Other Office Services
Resumes
If you have specific queries, please phone
9765 1169 to confirm staff availability
presented by Melissa Ledger, Cancer Smart Manager,
Cancer Council WA
Binding
Websites
Non-members: $4-00
Westlink
Laminating
Meeting room hire
Members: $2-50
Boyup Brook CRC
$10 per person
Book early as seats are limited
PHONE: 9765 1169
Immerse yourself in the outrageous antics of one of
opera’s favourite characters, Figaro, as he devises one
intrigue after another to help Count Almaviva win
the heart of the beautiful Rosina.
Then do it safely and reduce the risk to yourself and your
family. This talk covers asbestos related diseases,
identifying and locating asbestos in your home, handling
asbestos, safe disposal
and regulations.
Suitable for Community Members
FREE Seminar via video conference
@ Boyup Brook CRC
Please register by phoning 9765 1169
or email [email protected]
West Australian Opera Chorus and West Australian Symphony Orchestra
Sung in Italian with English subtitles
Phone: (08) 9765 1169 Fax: (08)9765 1340 Email: [email protected]
Visit our website: www.boyupbrook.crc.net.au
The Boyup Gazette
March 2015 pg 17
Page 17 Community Resource Centre Newsletter March 2015
We thank our
Sponsors &
Partners
Coming Up...
Trainee Position Vacant
The following activities are coming up at the CRC
during February:
 Fetter Chiropractic
Wednesday, March 4
9am-1pm
 The Barber of Seville Simulcast
Friday, March 6
8pm-10:30pm
 Fetter Chiropractic
Wednesday, March 18
9am-1pm
 ABC Open Unsung Workshop
Wednesday, March 25
12:30-2:30pm
 Rural in Reach - Asbestos in the Home
Thursday, March 26
1pm-2:30pm
 Computer Basics
Monday, March 30
10am-12noon
The Boyup Brook Community Resource Centre has a
Trainee Administration Officer position available for a
2013 or 2014 Year 12 School Leaver, commencing April
2015.
The applicant must be a highly motivated person who is
well presented and keen to commit themselves to a
traineeship for a period of 12 months, during which time
they will receive both on and off the job training in a wide
range of administration activities associated with the
Boyup Brook Community Resource Centre.
Interested persons can obtain a Statement of Recruitment
Matters by contacting CRC Manager, Jodi Nield on 9765
1169 or by emailing [email protected].
Written applications addressing the selection criteria must
be submitted by 4:00pm Friday, March 6, 2015.
For all bookings contact the CRC 9765 1169
Basic Computer Course
Monday, March 30 10am-12noon
Perfect for those who have very limited knowledge
of how to operate a computer.
CRC Members $20, Non-members $25
Phone 9765 1169 to register
Register Your Interest
Wed, March 25 & April 1 - 12:30pm - 2:30pm
This is your chance to share the story of a local hero.
Bring your camera to the workshop to learn how to share
your story. We will cover the who, why and how of taking
great environmental portraits and writing a great story.

Safe Food Handling
- important information for those catering for
groups and fundraising activities

Aussie Host
- full day workshop designed to upgrade the
service and hospitality provided to a customer
Farm Office Efficiencies (Partners in Grain)
- full day workshop to teach practical ways to
set up and manage your farm office and
more….

Please phone 9765 1169 to register.
Business Partnerships
SMALL BUSINESS CENTRE - Warren Blackwood
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The Boyup Gazette
March 2015 pg 18
Bush Poets Delight Crowds
As always, Bush Poets were a major feature at the 30th annual
Country Music Festival, attracting good crowds to all four
events we held.
John Best was extremely popular, as were Melanie Hall and
Susan Carcary (pictured below right) fresh from their six month
trip to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, UK and Europe. Also
visiting were Carol Reffold and Jan Lewis from Corryong,
Victoria, where they are involved with the Man From Snowy
River Festival.
These poets were supported by a quality line-up of established
WA poets and a couple of new faces who showed considerable
potential.
About thirty people attended the writing and performance
workshops held in the Bowling Club on Thursday. Mel, Susie
and John gave very interesting and informative presentations
which prompted extensive discussions among the participants.
Of special interest were their tips on learning and remembering
poems.
The Poet’s One Minute Cup or Poet’s Brawl was again held at
the Bowling Club on Saturday morning. Irene Conner won this
gaining the most acclamation from the capacity crowd. Mel and
Susie did a magnificent performance of “Why Doherty Died”
with the help of Sid who volunteered from the audience.
In addition to the poetry events, poets contributed to the
running of the music festival acting as MC on the main stage
and at Harvey Dickson’s on the Friday morning. They
conducted a session for students at St Mary’s, which was well
received, by students and staff alike. Other poets travelled to
Bridgetown to entertain at a Senior Citizens’ Luncheon.
The written competition was again run and thanks are due to
Irene Conner for organizing and to Terry Piggott for judging this
event. Winner of the established section was Tom McIlveen
with his poem “Eugene”. Freda Harvey’s “The Doctor’s Surgery”
was the winning emerging poet.
Special thanks to the sponsors who make it possible to bring
some of the best professional poets from the East. Their
contribution to our Festival over the last eight years has helped
raise the standard of Bush Poetry here at Boyup Brook and
throughout Western Australia. Foundation for Rural and
Regional Renewal (www.frrr.org.au) are a new sponsor this
year and join Boyup Brook Farm Supplies, CSBP, Primaries
Wool, John Rich Real Estate and the Boyup Brook Country
Music Club to bring patrons the biggest Bush Poets Breakfast
in Australia.
Bill Gordon
Bush Poetry Coordinator
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The Boyup Gazette
March 2015 pg 19
Chowerup Hall Turns 90
The Chowerup Hall has stood the test of time. It is 90 years
since the Chowerup Hall was opened on 11 March 1925.
Forty acres of land was donated by Mr Sidney Flint for a sports
ground, hall and cemetery and this area was officially made into
a Reserve. With timber from the Reserve and milled at Flint’s
Mill, the hall was built with voluntary labour under the direction
of Mr William Spencer. Workers included members of the
Ladham, Jennings, Newman, Connor, Tuckett Bros, Flint and
Javen families.
Discussions on building the hall first took place on July 4, 1924
at a dance held in the Flint’s chaff shed. It obviously was some
dance and discussion as Mr Spencer noted in his diary that
they never got home until 7.30am.
Over the months from July to March there were many working
busy bees, cleaning up the area, cutting and milling timber,
picking up iron from Boyup Brook or windows from Kulikup,
building the chimney, laying the dance floor and painting.
A celebration is planned in May to commemorate the 90th
Anniversary of the Hall. More details of this event and the
history of the hall will be featured in the April edition of the
Gazette.
If you have something to share, please contact Betty Knapp on
9767 3075.
Top: Chowerup Hall 1925
Bottom: Chowerup Hall 2015
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The Boyup Gazette
Boyup Brook Girl Guides
The year has started with an outing already.
As part of the Centenary of Guiding in W.A. our annual Thinking
Day ceremony took place at the Graham Bricknell Park in
Bunbury on Saturday 21st February in conjunction with Scouts.
March 2015 pg 20
Heated Pool Update
Lots of residents ask what is happening with the pool now that
we have finished our fund raising.
So here is a bit of an update – as gleaned from the Council
Annual General meeting on February 19:
Thinking Day is celebrates the joint birthdays – 22nd February –
of Lord Robert Baden Powell and his wife Lady Olave, founders
of Scouts and Guides.
 Expressions of Interest have been received, and some of
It also is a time to remember Guides in other countries,
especially those less fortunate than ourselves, and money is
raised to further Guiding in those countries.
 We still await news of the funding application put forward to
The overall theme this year is “Peace” and the Guide
Movement, with a membership of more than 10 million, liaises
with the United Nations to work towards peace. Being an
international organisation, the opportunity to effect change is
significant.
The Guides sang several traditional Thinking Day songs and
demonstrated the international aspect of Guiding through song
and the use of flags.
A candle lighting ceremony was also conducted in recognition
of past Leaders and a moving presentation made for those
Leaders who have left us during the past twelve months.
Refresher – Succession
planning workshop
These workshops have been designed to deliver a
half-day Refresher workshop, for those who have
previously completed the Plan, Prepare Prosper
workshops, with succession planning or marketing
the other key focus of the day.
Farm businesses who have not previously completed
the Plan Prepare and Prosper workshops can register to attend the free half-day session which specifically focuses on succession planning.
The Succession Planning workshop explores approaches that farm businesses can take to get a
planning process underway, and ultimately set actions to make it happen.
these are being further investigated with result to hand in
time for the March meeting.
Department of Sport and Recreation. It appears that the
Department is still settling the newly appointed Minister, Mia
Davies, into the running of her new portfolio.
From the point of view of the local Committee – a visit to the
bank found that we could not place the funds ($3,879.88) in the
cheque account into a Term Deposit until July as we need to
have $5,000. However our $112,000 already in a Term Deposit
is earning interest, and when we can combine the two amounts
we will have over $116,000 continuing to grow until such time as
it is needed for the upgrade.
In the meantime we continue to enjoy the pool that we have
especially the early morning swims from 6 am to 8 am on
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Come and join in – the
water is a lovely temperature at that hour.
Details
Tuesday 17th March
9.00am – 4.30pm
Boyup Brook CRC
86 Abel Street Boyup Brook.
Contact: Debbie Sanders
08 9777 0104
The Boyup Gazette
March 2015 pg 21
Book Stall Raises Funds
Garden Club Cuttings
The Combined Churches Book Stall at the Country Music
Festival 2015 Sincere thanks to all the people who donated
books to this event. One couple even brought a box of books
with them from Kalgoorlie to donate to the stall.
There was an enthusiastic gathering of Garden
Club Members and visitors at the garden of Tony
and Heather Domaney elevated Bridgetown garden
for our first Meeting for 2015.
As in the past the tables were set up in the peaceful shaded
grounds of the Anglican Church.
At the AGM Meeting Sue Wallace and Phyl Price were reelected as our garden coordinators for another year, subject to
a succession process for 2016.
A number of people were heard to comment the stall has
become one of the highlights of the Festival and one person
bought so many books they had to have them transported to
their car using a willing helper and the Church wheelbarrow.
Elinor Doust put her hand up for the Treasurer position, Liz
Blechynden to continue on as our 'correspondent' with Margaret
Giles as our 'caterer'. Thank you to all.
It was a great success with $1166 being raised. As usual the
proceeds go to various nominated missions and
humanitarian efforts both here and overseas.
My special thanks to all the people who attend so cheerfully
on a weekly basis for almost two months prior to the event to
sort and price the books and then even more who arrive on
the day to help set up and then sell.
Our Membership Fees are due now and remain $20.00 for
SINGLES and $30.00 for COUPLES.
Tony gave us a passionate talk about their colourful year round
garden that they have established with hard work in the past
two years.
Thank you also to the people who supported in any way,
which included morning tea and general encouragement.
Having lived and worked in Africa and Asia for many years,
Tony and Heather chose to plant succulents including cacti,
bromeliads, fuchsias, orchids and roses because our climate
appeared similar to parts of Africa where they thrive given
sufficient water.
Iain Parker
Two large rain water tanks provide reticulation for the extensive
range of plants and greenhouse.
Garden Club next meeting is on Tuesday March 10th. We will
be visiting Elinor and Tony Doust’s garden on Banks Road
Boyup Brook – we will meet at the Town Hall car park at
1.30pm. Bring a cup/chair cuttings, plants to swap and bring
your friends.
Contact:-
Sue Wallace 9765 3113
Phyllis Price 0422 107 200
“Save the World”
Leftover / Out of Date Medications
If you have left-over or out of date medications in your home,
please take them to the Boyup Brook Pharmacy for safe disposal.
They will be destroyed in an environmentally friendly manner, using
high-temperature incineration. This means of disposal avoids the
significant environmental health hazard posed by inappropriate
disposal through the sewerage system and landfill.
The Boyup Gazette
March 2015 pg 22
Boyup Brook Co-op
10 –12 Bridge Street
Email: [email protected]
Boyup Brook WA 6244 Website: www.boyupbrookco-op.com.au
Autumn
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Phone: (08) 9765 1001
Fax: (08) 9765 1168
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Welcome
We welcome Mark Lawrence who will
be working alongside
Chris Robinson for all
your Agronomy
requirements
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New In Store Stand
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New Display
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Call in &
have a look
“OUR TRADITION, YOUR BEST OPTION”
The Boyup Gazette
March 2015 pg 23
Rally In The Valley Wrap-Up
And the winner is: Greg Schmidt from Wheelers Hill, Victoria
2nd Chance Draw Winner (Drawn by Jim Kelly, Nannup Shire
CEO): Bernadette Taylor from Moora
Approximately 100 people explored the Blackwood Valley
Region as part of Rally in the Valley, from as far afield as
Wheelers Hill, Victoria, Esperance, Moora, and more locally
Mandurah, Manjimup, Leschenault and of course the
Blackwood River Valley towns.
The post event surveys indicated that all enjoyed the
experience and positive comments were made.
Comments included things like “Awesome! Great fun”, “Kept
the kids entertained with something different to do”.
The Blackwood River Valley Marketing Association, who hosted
this event, are looking forward to next year’s Rally in the Valley
and would like to thank the South West Development
Commission their support of this event.
It is acknowledgement of the BRVMA’s role In promoting the
Blackwood River Valley as a premium tourist destination.
We would also express our thanks to Australia’s South West,
Preston Press and Talison (Pat Scallan) for their assistance
with maps for the Rally.
UBAS Update
The Society met this month and even though the Show is not
until November, planning has already started.
Cattle will be the Feature and with some ‘new blood’ involved, it
is anticipated that more stock will be displayed.
A ‘sub-feature’ has been suggested based on the ANZAC
centenary celebrations and planning is underway to incorporate
this into all Sections of the Show.
Did you enjoy Captain Creek Bed last year? Or did you miss
out? No matter – he’s coming back!! Sue Sumner is just waiting
for confirmation on some of the other entertainment but it
sounds great.
Thanks to Pauline Caldwell and some of her workers, the front
door and window sills have been painted; a big improvement. It
is hoped that the external maintenance on the brick hall will be
completed this year. As a Heritage listed building, the Shire
and the Society are compelled to keep the building in good
condition. Old buildings have a habit of employing much time,
energy and money so to all who contribute to the Society in any
way, your efforts are much appreciated.
On a sad note, Liz Blechynden advised the meeting of her
retirement. Liz has been a member of the Committee for many,
many years and has contributed to the running of the Show in
several capacities – steward, secretary and more recently,
developed and managed the website: www.dinninupshow.com
Her commitment to the Society has been remarkable – well
done Liz.
Someone has already volunteered to run the website but the
Society is looking for a person willing to do the editorial
component of the show schedule - a job done in conjunction
with Lisa Martin who procures all the advertising.
The annual Sundowner will take place on FRIDAY 13th
MARCH. YES!! We are going with the Black Friday theme, so
come to Dinninup, 5.00pm onwards wearing some black and
expect the unexpected!
We will supply the meat and rolls but please bring a salad or
sweets to share and your choice of drinks.
Above: Greg and Anika Schmidt at Nannup.
We especially welcome newcomers to our district – this is a
wonderful way to meet everyone.
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The Boyup Gazette
March 2015 pg 24
Playgroup Pitter Patter
February was a great month at Playgroup. What a pleasure to
see familiar and new faces back in the centre.
The market stall at the Country Music Festival was a big hit,
with all the doughnuts and home made goodies sold out. Many
thanks for the support and help of the Playgroup members and
all those who came to buy at the stall. Now we are looking at
the new month ahead, with more fun to be had.
What we have planned for March:
5th of March - Mums n Bubs Open Day.
Playgroup would like to send out an additional, very warm
welcome to all those with young babies this morning. Playgroup
is there for all parents with children aged 0 to 5 .So even when
your baby is not socialising and playing as such yet, you can
drop in for a chat. Parents can be a good support network for
each other, with advice, tips and ideas . There have been quite
a few newborns in our little town over the past few months, and
we have seen the cutest little bundles roll into the centre!
Please come and join us for a lovely morning tea and check out
the baby resources we have on offer.
26th of March - Let’s make Rock Critters.
Just remember that casual membership at
Playgroup is just fine. You can join us at any time when it works
for yourself and your little people.
Looking forward to another fun month. See you then.
Changing of the Guard for SBCWB
With Business Advisor Paul Matenaar handing over the reins to
Stephanie De Vaney, the Small Business Centre Warren
Blackwood is once again open for business.
The Small Business Centre provides advice on how to start up a
business, how to expand an existing business, and how to
address business operating issues.
12th of March - Bubble and Water Fun.
Stephanie is a local business
owner with small business
management experience and is
keen to assist in growing and
developing businesses across
the region.
19th of March - Fancy Dress Ups. There will be heaps of crazy
dress ups for the little ones. Of course they can also rock up in
their own.
Stephanie can be contacted by
phoning 0401 448 811 or via
email [email protected].
The Boyup Gazette
March 2015 pg 25
Asplin Bridge
This article has been written from the memories and research of Derick Seeber
The Asplin family arrived at the Upper Blackwood area in 1891.
James, who was a teamster working the Broken Hill to Adelaide
track had brought his wife, Elizabeth and two young daughters,
Nell (2 years) and May (7 months) to this new area. Being in
the middle of winter, the trek from Albany had meant frequently
unloading and loading the wagon to extradite themselves from
boggy tracks.
“White Gum Vale” was the name given to their property situated
on the east bank of the Upper Blackwood River. James Asplin
used his wagon to cart in the district between Bunbury,
Bridgetown and the Lower Blackwood. This meant that he was
away for periods of up to several weeks at a time. The only
crossing in the river was a mole upstream and James used a
tree trunk hewed into a rough boat as a means of traversing the
river. He would park his wagon on the west side of the river and
cross the river at what became known as Asplin’s Ford.
The Government of Sir John Forrest, (the first Premier of WA
who was born at Bunbury) had indicated that a bridge would be
needed at the Upper Blackwood River. Due to lack of finances
it took some time and local effort to finally result in a bridge at
Asplin’s Ford. The united efforts of the local Roads Board, the
Boyup Brook Agricultural Society and the Dinninup settlers saw
the bridge opened to the public in July 1902. The bridge
contractor was Mr White and at the time the bridge was
considered the strongest and neatest in the district.
The opening ceremony was performed by local people. Emily
Asplin and Violet Blechynden held the ribbon whole James
Blechynden and a member of the Roads Board broke the ribbon
and declared the bridge formally open. James Asplin drove his
bullock wagon loaded with wool from W Gibbs to test the bridge
which was called Asplin Bridge. The celebration continued with
sports races for the children and was concluded with an
invitation to attend the Asplin residence for dancing, songs and
recitations.
A contract for the tightening of the bolts of the Asplin Bridge was
advertised by the Upper Blackwood Roads Board in The
Bunbury Herald on the 18th of March 1903.
On the 7th of September 1907 Messrs. Asplin, Blechynden and
Chambers wrote to the Upper Blackwood Roads Board
requesting that a deviation be made in a road passing over their
properties leading to Asplin Bridge.
The piles were rammed by a horse drawn piled river and all
holes in the large logs were driven by hand. Bill White, son of
the contractor was injured during the bridge construction when a
log he was preparing flipped him up in the air. He sustained a
head injury and was transferred by vehicle to the Boyup Brook
Hospital where he made a complete recovery.
Ted Harrison was the first to ride his horse over this bridge,
before it was completed. There were no guardrails and his
horse kept to the middle going over and returning safely. Unlike
the first bridge, there was no opening ceremony. For a short
time there were three bridges side by side. The bridge
contractor was required to demolish the original bridge. The
jarrah piles, when cut off, were found to be quite green having
been in water for some thirty years. The Harrisons were able to
purchase these logs and used them as fence strainer posts.
Now only the stumps are visible at low river levels on the north
side of the current bridge.
Ted and Tom Harrison secured the contract for tightening the
bolts on the second bridge for the price of seven and one half
pounds. This work was several months after the completion of
the second bridge and required long spanners (supplied by the
Boyup Brook Road Board) and a pulley system which lowered a
platform over the side of the bridge. The Harrison brothers
devised and made this equipment to suit the hob which took
about a week to complete. Ted describes how one bolt broke
as he tightened it and he fell backwards into the river.
Fortunately if was at a lower level and he came to no harm.
The bridge weathered many large floods, most notably 1926,
1954 and 1982. The 1926 flood more than covered the original
bridge and was level with the railway bridge. A marker shows
the peak height of the 1982 flood on the west bank. Local
residents describe the sheer volume of water as not even
rippling over the guard rails of the bridge.
References:
The Bunbury Herald Monday July 14 1902
The Bunbury Herald March 16 1903
The Blackwood Times Tuesday October 1907
Schorer A. History of the Upper Blackwood South West Printing & Publishing
Co. Ltd. Bunbury 1968
Local and former residents including EM Harrison (32 Alexandra Place,
Bentley), T Sprigg (Dinninup)
The railway to Kojonup was opened in May 1912. This line
gave access to the wheat areas of the Great Southern area.
The line from Bunbury required a bridge across the Upper
Blackwood River and this was built on the south side of Asplin
Bridge with Asplin siding about 500 metres north of the bridge.
This line closed in 1982 but the bridge still remains.
The railway bridge was about eight feet higher than the traffic
bridge which each year would be covered with floodwaters.
at the BOYUP BROOK CRC
A second bridge much higher than the original was built in 1934
by Mr White (possibly the same contractor who built the first
bridge), and Mr Barry, engineer. The construction was by horse
and manpower and took about six months to complete.
Every second Wednesday
9am - 1pm
86 Abel St
Dr. Michael Fetter BSc DC
Phone: 9765 1169 for an appointment
The Boyup Gazette
March 2015 pg 26
Up to date with the
Phone 9765 1444
Boyup Brook Visitor Centre
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.boyupbrooktourism.com.au
Boyup Brook Tourism Association Inc.
Proudly sponsored by the Shire of Boyup Brook
CENTRE ROSTER
Mar-15
10am - 1pm
1pm - 4 pm
Congratulations to the Country Music Club on another
successful Country Music Festival last month.
There were plenty of positive comments praising the beautiful
part of the South West we live in and how friendly the locals
are.
SUN
1
MON
2
S White
J Peaty
TUES
3
H O'Connell
H O'Connell
WED
4
W Samwell
THURS
5
D Chapman
FRI
6
D Winter
SAT
7
P Billett
Carnaby Collection of Beetles and Butterflies
Keith Carnaby (1910-1994) was an amateur entomologist who
was well known in international entomological circles for his
superb collection of jewel beetles.
SUN
8
MON
9
M Hester
It is claimed that the Carnaby collection of jewel beetles,
located at the Centre, is the best outside the British Museum of
Natural History.
TUES
10
H O'Connell
H O'Connell
WED
11
J Chambers
V Lee Steere
THURS
12
F Grounds
B Unstead
FRI
13
D Winter
D Winter
SAT
14
SUN
15
MON
16
S Towndrow
A Hales
TUES
17
J Hales-Pearce
V Regali
WED
18
C Round
B Knapp
THURS
19
N Parker
N Parker
FRI
20
D Winter
D Winter
SAT
21
E Moir
SUN
22
MON
23
B O'Hare
S White
TUES
24
J Bruce
V Atkins
WED
25
F Grounds
J Peaty
THURS
26
H O'Connell
H O'Connell
In Boyup Brook this month:
FRI
27
D Winter
D Winter
SAT
28
H O’Connell
SUN
29
Mayanup Campdraft:
Saturday 28th February - Sunday 1st March 2015
contact Jo Melville 9765 3081
MON
30
B O'Hare
TUES
31
H O'Connell
Apr-15
WED
1
W Samwell
THURS
2
F Grounds
FRI
3
GOOD FRIDAY
D Winter
H O’Connell
We had lots of visitors to the Centre, THANK YOU to the
volunteers that helped through-out the week .
Along with the jewel beetles, the collection also houses
butterflies and moths which Carnaby collected by exchanging
some of his beetle collection with museums around the world.
Call in to the Centre to see this magnificent collection.
Wilga Endurance Ride
Saturday 14th March
contact Jim or Lorraine 9766 1026
Women’s Field Day at Rylington Park
Saturday 14th March
contact Erlanda Deas 0429 375 609
The Boyup Gazette
March 2015 pg 27
Be Still and Know….. God
'He brought me ... into a large place.... because He delighted in me.' Psalm 18:19
Melody Beattie says: 'First you crawled; then you learned to
walk and the world grew bigger.
A sound mind restores your perspective and helps you see
things from God's viewpoint, where all things are possible.
Then you rode a bike ... drove a car ... bought a plane ticket.
Suddenly the horizons were limitless.
Today He wants to give you the courage to climb out of the box
and bring you 'into a large place', because He 'delights' in you.
Then doubts crept in: I can't (you fill in the blank) ... and your
world shrinks a little. I shouldn't take that trip ... I'll never find my
way around ... I've too many responsibilities.
Submitted by Sandie Blakiston. Taken from The Word for Today,
published by UCB Australia, written by Bob & Debby Gass. A free
introductory copy of this daily word may be obtained from UCB
Australia; freecall 1800 00 777, email [email protected]. Online
version: www.thewordfortoday.com.au
And it shrinks a little more ... (until) you're sitting in a little box
with the lid tightly affixed. No experiences, no lessons, no life.
Boxes can be comfortable ... but no matter how cosy you make
it, it's still a box. They come in all shapes and sizes. When we
let unrealistic fears hold us back we can be fairly certain we're
climbing inside another box ... and sooner or later we'll run into
the walls.
Find one small "I can't" in your life and take the lid off the box ...
try for a minor impossibility ... apply for that dream job ... start
pursuing your vision ... Poke the top off your box. Stick your
head out and look around. Find a fear and turn it into a ladder.
Get out of the box of doubt and insecurity and into the freedom
of courage and belief.
If you let it, fear will cause your imagination to run riot. But 'God
has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of
a sound mind.' (2 Timothy 1:7)
St Saviour’s Celebrate Festival
On Thursday February 12, a celebration and blessing service of
the Boyup Brook Country Music Festival was well attended with
the Church being virtually full.
We are very grateful to Vicki Lee and a number of performers
Vicki co-opted to lead the gospel/country music during the
service and the
congregation eagerly
joined in.
Revd Paul Cannon
gave a sermon with a
'country' theme.
THE BLACKWOOD FAMILY CHURCH
OF BOYUP BROOK
ST SAVIOUR’S ANGLICAN PARISH
We invite you and your family to worship
with us on Sundays at 9:30am.
Choir practice Tuesday 5.00pm
Contact Rev Paul Cannon 9761 1066
CITIZENS LODGE ECUMENICAL SERVICE
Each Thursday 11 am
in the Thompson Lounge
All Welcome
SDA CHURCH Boyup Brook
Meets on Sabbath (Saturday)
Sabbath School 9.30 am
Divine Service 11.00 am
All welcome Followed by lunch.
Contact 9765 1819 or 9765 1307
We invite you to join with us for our Sunday
Worship Services.
These are held at 10:00am each Sunday in
the Boyup Brook Primary School Hall.
Enquiries Pastor Glen Mader Ph: 97651101
BAPTIST CHURCH
We welcome you to meet with us
every: Sunday Worship 9.30am
Mid week Bible Study Wed 7.45pm
Ladies fellowship Thurs 1.15pm
First Friday monthly "Kids Club" Years 1-7
Enquiries 9765 1452
ST MARY’S CATHOLIC PARISH
Mass Times for Weekends:
1st weekend: 9.00am Sunday
2nd weekend: 6.00pm Saturday
3rd weekend: 9.000am Sunday
4th weekend: 6.00pm Saturday
(5th weekend: 9.00am Sunday)
Church is located within Catholic school grounds
Phone 9761 1241 for up to date information
Fr. Wally Kevis
UNITING CHURCH
Each Sunday 9.30am
Holy Communion 1st Sunday of the month
All most welcome
Richard 97651192 Jan 97653066
SDA CHURCH Kulikup
Meets on Sabbath (Saturday)
Sabbath School 10 am
Service
11.30 am
Followed by lunch.
Contact 9833 2241 or 0447 673 012
BRIDGETOWN CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER - DAY SAINTS
Meetings: Manjimup Rd. (op caravan park) - All welcome
Sun: Sacrament 9.00 am
Sun School: 10.10am
R/s & P/hood: 11.00am
Family History Centre
Tues: 10.00am - 12noon
March
2nd Public Holiday
3rd N. Jones
4th G. Eddy
5th B. Treloar
6th P. Caldwell
9th
10th
11th
12th
13th
J. Chambers
J. Johnstone
D. Mader
B. Treloar
B. Watters
16th
17th
18th
19th
20th
J. Fortune
N. Jones
P. Ritikis
A. Beadle
K. Huisman
23rd
24th
25th
26th
27th
J. Hilder
C. Creek
C. Kaltenrieder
B. Treloar
P. Ritikis
30th J. Johnston
31st N. Jones
The Boyup Gazette
March 2015 pg 28
Poems by Chick
“IT’S A DOGS LIFE”
‘THE GOOD TIMES’
I’m Toby the dog and where I’m at,
I live next door to a Persian cat.
She strolls along the fence, with great disdain,
I’ve planned to catch her, again and again.
She preens and smooths her pristine fur,
While I’m having thoughts of what I’ll to do her!
Then there appears her owner, a maiden.
When out comes my boss and gives her the eye
It’s enough to make this dog want to cry!
He hasn’t got the least bit of sense
To see she owns that cat on the fence!!
I’ll take a short break and then, what’s more
I’ll stretch out my carcass and snore
SNORE, SNORE!!!
Well we were surely in for a treat,
When the Band of Mates we all did meet.
They brought their instruments and song,
And urged us all to sing along.
They gave us all a lift and glow
We didn’t want to see them go!
So Terry, Evan and Ginger too
We want to give heart-felt thanks to you.
Goodbye, Good luck and with one refrain
Just hasten back and come again!
Chick Affleck 2015
Chick’s book of poems is available from the Boyup Brook CRC for $25
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March 2015 pg 29
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games roster or publish results.
Cricketers Face Change
The Boyup Brook Cricket Club has played their last game in the
Donnybrook Blackwood Cricket Association after the
competition folded at the end of this season. With the two
Donnybrook teams joining the Bunbury Association, it has left
Bridgetown and Boyup searching for a new competition.
Boyup joined this competition in the 1990/91 season and have
had some great success winning five premierships, with four of
them coming in the last ten years.
Early investigations of a competition for next season have
looked promising, with joining the Manjimup competition the
most likely outcome.
To complete the season Boyup managed wins against the two
Donnybrook sides.
Sporting Facility for Boyup Brook?
Steve Franklyn and Peter Mansfield are preparing a submission
to the State Government for the following proposal.
Written by Peter Mansfield:
Boyup Brook Town and Shire is possibly one of the only areas
in the state without an indoor sporting facility.
I had the privilege of coaching the Middle School Football Team
at the invitation of Steve. All students in various sports trained
Monday and Friday of each week for a 6 week period. In that
period it rained on about 6 occasions: this meant no training.
This is very frustrating for the coaches and students standing
around waiting to be picked up by buses or parents.
I have spoken to Terry Redman and told him of our idea of
using Royalties for Regions to create an indoor sporting
complex and he has suggested we put in a submission.
Our proposal would be as follows.
The netball court area is an ideal location for a new enclosed
multi-purpose sporting facility with wooden flooring.
Some of the existing outside courts would be retained and the
dangerous bitumen surface replaced with a more appropriate
surface. This multi – purpose complex would enable the
following sports to be played: Indoor Soccer, Volleyball,
Netball, Basketball, Hockey, Badminton, Cricket, Indoor
Football, Aerobics, Fitness Classes, Gym Equipment and many
other activities that can be played 52 weeks of the year.
This enclosed undercover sporting facility would be a valuable
asset to the community and would regularly used by both the
Middle School, Primary schools and other sporting clubs.
Schools from other areas could be invited to Boyup Brook for
lightning carnivals in the sports above. The complex would give
people of all ages a venue to keep fit, active and socialise.
Being close to the pool combined fitness activities could be
played.
We also believe this would attract and retain families with
younger children in our town.
Steve Franklyn and Peter Mansfield
Roos News
The football season is fast approaching and
lots of organisation is happening behind the
scenes to ensure a positive start to the year. In February we
had a successful fund raiser with the Country Music Weekend.
Thank-you to all those who assisted with the food stall at the
street parade, as well as selling chips down at the Music Park.
We could not have done it without such great support!
On Saturday May 9th, a legend of Australian sport will be a
guest speaker at a function hosted by the Roos. Ric
Charlesworth, who is a former Cricketer and two time Olympic
Gold Medallist Hockey Coach will be coming to Boyup Brook.
Details are currently being finalised so stay tuned for more
information. This is definitely a date to set!
This season we will be looking at purchasing a new set of
Reserves and Juniors jumpers. We are after a major sponsor
for the jumpers. If you are interested in sponsoring a set of
jumpers can you please contact Club President David Inglis on
0418 651 088. The Club is also seeking trainers for the 2015
season.
Our first Junior games begin on March 21st, with registration
taking place on March 5th. This year we will field a Year 4/5 and
6/7 side, as well as a combined side with Kojonup for Year 8/9.
This team will play under the Boyup name, and will provide a
great opportunity for our older juniors to play in a team with
sufficient numbers.
The Seniors start with a home game against Tigers on April
18th. Pre-season training has already begun with a good
number of players on the track. If you would like to play footy
this year, training is Tuesday and Thursday nights at 6pm.
Boyup Brook Netball History
If you have any old photos or stories from the past
and present years of the Boyup Brook Netball
Association, please contact Peta Meredith
or Deanna Meredith.
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The Boyup Gazette
March 2015 pg 30
On The Green
Hockey Corner
Ladies 2 Bowls Singles
This event is sponsored by Beryl Bowron and Coral Peterson
who also provided a nice afternoon tea for the players to enjoy.
The event was played over two Thursdays with the weather
being quite pleasant. The winner was Susanne Connor and
runner-up Margaret Nix.
Women
The Boyup Brook Women’s Hockey team will begin its defence
of the 2014 premiership in the A2 Women’s Division of the
Bunbury and Districts Hockey Association later this month with
the first fixture scheduled for the weekend of March 21.
Australia Day Twilight Bowls
January 26th turned out to be quite a warm day but as we had a
4pm start we missed most of the heat. A good field of players,
including some visitors, enjoyed two short games of bowls
followed by a meal. Steve Thompson and Todd Atherton
provided the lamb on a spit and members brought along a
salad. Being a warm and still evening, we were able to sit out
on the lawn area and enjoy our meal and fellowship and be
thankful for our great country.
Men’s Fours
The Men’s Fours was held on Sunday 1st February and is kindly
sponsored by Rex and Blue.
With some men being absent, a couple of ladies were called
upon to even up the numbers.
After some very competitive bowls on the day the winners were
the team of Norm Blackburn, Susanne Connor, Arnold Bode
and Rex Lee Steere and runners-up were Robin White, Wilfred
Lee Steere, Warren Bywaters and Duncan MacDonald.
Boyup Brook Mixed Gala Day
This was held on Friday 6th February with the Pemberton fires
causing some last minute headaches when players had to pull
out and the match committee had to alter arrangements.
Everything went smoothly on the day and the event was
enjoyed by everybody and again missed the extreme heat.
After one round of bowls lunch was enjoyed at the Boyup
Brook Club and our thanks go to the Staff for looking after us
all.
After lunch there were two more rounds of bowls before the
players retired to the function room for a good afternoon tea
and the presentations.
The winning team for the day was Allan Cook’s from
Pemberton, second place went to Anne Waters team from
Bridgetown and third place to Linda Prosser’s team from
Manjimup. The round winners for the day were the teams of
Orest Skraha, Robin White and Ken Ritson.
Sponsors for the day were Manjimup Toyota, Station Motors
Collie and Boyup Brook IGA.
Inter League Round Robin Pairs - Ladies
Held in Donnybrook on Wednesday 11th and Thursday
12th February in rather humid conditions.
Geraldine Pensini and Vivienne Lee Steere were among the 12
members of the Blackwood Bowling League which played off
against the other three Leagues in our Zone. Blackwood was
thrilled to take out the Pairs Trophy last won in 1989. Geraldine
and two ladies from Manjimup were then selected in the Zone
team to go onto the Inter Zone championship which will be held
in Kalgoorlie in March.
The Bandits are keen to recruit new players, so if you would like
to have a run, please contact Tara Reid on 0418 615 424.
Training will begin with a pool session on Thursday, March 5 at
5:30pm. Bring along your bathers and runners.
Juniors
The junior hockey season will commence in Term 2 with a
registration day on Thursday March 19 at 3:30pm at the hockey
shed.
The local competition is open to boys and girls aged 9 (this
year) up to Year 10, with minkey for those turning 6 this year
and older. Games are played locally on a Saturday morning.
On the weekend of March 7 and 8, five of the current Australian
Women’s Hockey team, the Hockeyroos, will be conducting
coaching clinics in Narrogin. The players are Georgie Parker,
Kellie White, Rachael Lynch, Kate Jenner and Georgia
Nanscawen. Juniors from Boyup Brook are invited to attend.
Please contact the Upper Great Southern Hockey Association’s
Development Officer, Rodney Johnston to register on 0409 625
428 or email [email protected].
Hockey - Have A Go
If anyone in the community would like to have a try at hockey,
seniors or juniors, you are welcome to come down to the
hockey oval on Thursday afternoons from 4pm (starting March
5) to see what it’s all about. Beginners are very welcome to
learn the basic skills. You don’t even need a stick as we have
some to borrow. Please contact Jodi Nield on 0427 095 533 for
more information.
Do you know of a former Boyup Brook
local who is achieving great things
in their chosen field?
We would love to hear about it, so would the
community! Please send your contributions to
[email protected]
The Boyup Gazette
March 2015 pg 31
Tennis Top Shots
It has been a busy time on and off the court for the Boyup Brook
Tennis Club during February which started with a busy bee to
complete a number of maintenance jobs prior to the Country
Music Festival.
The Bush Poets breakfast held on the Thursday morning of the
Festival was again popular with Tennis Club members
preparing breakfast for the visitors. The camp ground was full
this year and thanks to Vic Regali for his efforts in welcoming
the campers.
The Mixed Doubles Championship, sponsored by MacNeils,
was conducted on February 22nd with seven pairs participating.
The matches were close and very competitive.
Juniors
Tennis resumed for Term 1 on February 10 and we welcomed
several newcomers. The older players turned to match play in
preparation for the Open Tournament whilst the younger ones
continue to practice their skills in fun activities.
The junior season will come to an end on March 24th with the
end of year wind-up. Juniors and their families are also
welcome to head down to the Club on Sundays for social tennis.
The Bridgetown John Cartledge Tennis Tournament was played
on February 15 with Thomas Bergin winning the Under 13
Singles and Thomas and Jack Wilson the Runners Up in the
Under 15 Doubles event.
The final was played between Eric Biddle and Merridee Waters
and Craig and Jodi Nield, with the husband and wife team
taking out the title for the first time 6-2, 6-4.
March is full of events commencing with the annual Boyup
Brook Open Tennis Tournament was held over the long
weekend with over 80 participants from across the State.
A very big thank you to our Club volunteers and to our
sponsors: Bunbury Fibre Exports, Harcourts Bridgetown, Boyup
Brook Farm Supplies, Boyup Brook Co-Op, Tasman Shearing,
Boyup Brook IGA, Youanme, Lifesports Bridgetown, Boyup
Brook Pharmacy, Boyup Brook Tyre Service, Tulips with a
Difference, Northlands B&B and Beulah Wines.
Results are available on the Tennis Club’s Facebook page,
website www.boyupbrooktennis.myclub.org.au and a summary
of the event will be in the April edition of the Gazette.
See the community calendar on page 2 for dates of the other
events scheduled in March.
Above: Jack Wilson and Thomas Bergin
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Above: Sponsor Maureen Piper from MacNeils, Merridee Waters, Eric
Biddle with Craig and Jodi Nield
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