January 2010

Issue 345
January 2010
Community
Newsletter
District Council of Robe, Royal Circus (PO Box 1) Robe SA 5276
Phone: 08 8768 2003 Fax: 08 8768 2432
Email: [email protected] Website: www.council.robe.sa.gov.au
THE SONG OF THE SURF
Australia Day 2010
White steeds of ocean, that leap with a hollow and wearisome roar. On the bar of ironstone steep, not a
fathom’s length from the shore, Is there never a seer
nor sophist can interpret your wild refrain, When
speech the harshest and roughest is seldom studied in
vain? My ears are constantly smitten by that dreary
monotone, In a hieroglyphic ‘tis written—’its spoken in a
tongue unknown; Gathering, growing, and swelling, and
surging, and shivering, say! What is the tale you are
telling? What is the drift of your lay? You come, and
your crests are hoary with the foam of your countless
years; You break, with a rainbow of glory, through the
spray of your glittering tears. Is your song a song of
gladness? A paean of joyous might?
Or a wail of discordant sadness for the wrongs you
never can right? For the empty seat by the ingle? For
children reft of their sire? For the bride, sitting sad, and
single, and pale, by the flickering fire? For your ravenous pools of suction? For your shattering billow swell?
For you ceaseless work of destruction ? For your hunger insatiable? Not far from this very place, on the sand
and the shingle dry, He lay, with his batter’d face upturned to the frowning sky.
When your waters wash’d and swill’d high over his
drowning head, When his nostrils and lungs were filled,
when his feet and hands were as lead, When against
the rock he was hurl’d, and suck’d again to the sea, On
the shores of another world, on the brink of eternity, On
the verge of annihilation, did it come to that swimmer
strong, The sudden interpretation of your mystical weird
-like song? Mortal! That which thou askest, ask not thou
of the waves; Fool! Thou foolishly taskest us—we are
only slaves; Might, more mighty, impels us—we must
our lot fulfill, He who gathers and swells us curbs us,
too, at His will. Think’st thou the wave that shatters
questioneth His decree? Little to us it matters, and
naught it matters to thee. Not thus, murmuring idly, we
from our duty would swerve, Over the world spread
widely ever we labour and serve.’
You are invited to the 2010 Australia Day Ceremony
Tuesday 26th January 2010
on the Robe Foreshore
Cooked breakfast from 8.00 am
By the Robe and District Lions club
Official ceremony to commence at 9.00 am
All members of the public are invited to join
the biggest day of
celebration in the country.
Come together as a nation and a township and
help celebrate what’s great about Australia and
being Australian.
It’s the day to reflect on what we have achieved and
what we can be proud of in our great nation.
It’s the day for us to re-commit to making Australia
an even better place for the future.
Look out for posters around the town with further details
leading up to the event.
See you all there!
Adam Lindsay Gordon
Council News
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Light Up Robe &
Mayoral Christmas
Parade Report
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Attention: Long beach residents
Long beach recycling run will be done on
Thursday 31/12/2009 instead of
Friday 1/1/2010
If you have any enquires then please contact
Trevor Hondow on 0429 646 076
or the Council Office 8768 2003
Robetown Summer
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Council will submit an application for the 2010/2011 State Bicycle Fund for $30,000 to complete the Robe
Street Shared Use Path.
Council have granted permission to the Robe Branch of the National Trust to place sandwich boards advertising the Customs House opening times, at the Customs House and at the Visitor Information Centre.
Council has given Mr. Andrew Goldsworthy permission to continue to extract stock and irrigation water from
existing wedge holes on the unused Council Road Reserve adjoining his property until the road reserve is required by Council.
Council adopted a Training and Development Policy for Elected Members.
Council will restrict the entrance and exits to the carpark at the corner of Victoria Street and Robe Streets to
be via Robe Street only, and that this area be designated parking only.
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Reminders about CCOWS operating times during the Christmas season and school holidays.
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CCOWS (that’s Robyn, Shan, Alana, Stefan, Sue, Wendy, Cristy, Cheryl, Tracy A., Natalie, Eleanor, Barb and Bec),
extend best wishes for a safe and happy Christmas and holiday break. Thank you to all those individuals and organizations within the Community who continually support and assist us to operate efficiently, so that we can nurture and
care for the children in Robe and the surrounding districts.
Robyn says an extra thank you to her wonderful CCOWS staff and the “angels” in the Robe Council office and
wishes them the delight they deserve during the Christmas season.
ROBE, will operate as normal , with the exception of closures on Public Holidays and on Tuesday Dec29.
BEACHPORT, will operate as normal, with the exception of a closure on Dec30,2009 and Jan6 2010.
KANGAROO INN ,is closed through summer(fire danger considerations) and will reopen on Jan 21, 2010.
Robyn and the CCOWS team
Household Refuse Collection
Residents are reminded that when they put their bins out on the nature strip for collection, bins need to be
located so that they open facing the road, bins are separated by at least 0.5 metres, are not positioned close
to poles or fences and where possible not placed behind parked cars. Rubbish placed beside bins will not be
picked up. Adherence to the above will ensure efficient collection and Council thanks you for your support.
Beach Safety
The District Council of Robe hopes you enjoy your stay in
Robe. To ensure that you have a trouble free holiday,
Council asks to keep in mind the following when on the
beach: -
 Pick up your rubbish and put it in the bin
 Fill in any dug sand holes or spread out any sand
castles
 Stick to the speed limit 25 km/h
 Be aware of and adhere to the dog zone areas
 Adhere to fire regulations & restrictions (remember
to contact 000 for any fire incidents or breakouts)
DOGS IN ROBE
Prohibited dog areas: Main Beach, from Post office to
Sea-Vu Caravan Park; Long Beach, between First ramp
& the rocks and; Karatta Beach
Off Leash dog areas: Wrights Bay; Lipson Park; West
Beach; Hoopers Beach and; Long Beach, except between 2nd & 3rd ramp, between 10 am and 8 pm during
daylight savings, excluding Guichen Bay Conservation
Park
On Leash dog areas: All other parks and beaches, dogs
must be under effective control by means of physical
restraint
Lost your Dog? Found a Dog?
Contact Council Office on 8768 2003
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Mayor’s Message
Council Budget
Council’s finances are looking much better thanks to Bill Hender’s good management via cost cutting and
watching expenses carefully. Some selected asset sales and lower interest rates have also helped. Council
is now able to do some long overdue works and improvements. We would like to thank Bill and the team
and the patience of ratepayers and residents.
Thompson Road and Elizabeth Streets
It is great that these streets are being upgraded before summer.
Stairs to beach at second and third ramps
Thanks to government funding we now have steps to the beach at both ramps.
Lapwing Gallery reopens
The west room gallery at the institute has been fully restored and is an excellent place for local artists to
display their works. If you haven’t seen the restored room and local art, please drop in. The restoration is
thanks to a generous donation from the CWA ladies, the many hours of Ian Bruce and his volunteers, and,
an enthusiastic art group. If you are an artist and would like more information please contact Chris Davidson.
Regional Development Australia (RDA)
This proposed new body is going to make recommendations to the Federal and State Governments as to
which private businesses receive taxpayer money. The councils of the South East (SELGA) as a funding
partner have insisted that the governance of the new body be equivalent to governance for local government including having registers of interest for board members and senior staff, open meetings, publicly
available minutes etc. SELGA Councils have made this crystal clear yet we are now presented with a draft
constitution that doesn’t include all of our requests. This is taxpayer money we are talking about and four
of the seven councils including DC Robe have passed resolutions saying we will not be participating until
these governance requirements are included. We have also been asked to approve the starting of the new
RDA yet we haven’t even had the opportunity to look at the draft resource agreement for councils partially
fund it. As Mayor Ken Grundy of Naracoorte Lucindale says, this is like asking us to sign a blank cheque.
We really need an independent inquiry to find out why our requests haven’t been included and why we are
being treated this way. We could then show the public how this process has been frustrated. We’ll keep
you posted.
Parliamentary Economic and Finance Committee hearing
In April 2009 the then acting ombudsman said unkind things about me before this committee. As the comments were before the committee, parliamentary privilege applied so there is no way I can force him to
retract or correct his statements. I wrote to the committee asking for the opportunity to respond and gave
the reasons. They allowed this opportunity and in December Bill Hender and I attended before this committee. Not only did they allow us to respond, which we gather is not normally the case, they allowed us to
place the questions we had for the former acting ombudsman on the public record. We are grateful to the
committee for this opportunity and their time. A transcript is available to anyone interested.
Festive Season
On behalf of all Councillors we wish everyone a happy and safe festive season and 2010.
Wm Peden
ROBE RESIDENT AND RATEPAYERS ASSOCIATION
The President and Committee extend their good wishes to all members of this Association and trust that 2010
will be a good year for them and their families in so many ways.
Attendances at the 2009 association meetings have been consistently good, even during the cold and wet
winter months, when it would have been easy to stay at home by the fire.
Matters raised at the meetings, for the benefit of Robe Community, have ranged from Street lighting, footpaths, pedestrian crossing, marine parks, rates, after hours street security plus many others. The District
Council of Robe has been made aware of these discussions through the Association’s Council Representative, Councillor David Loxton, who at nigh - and for him to attend - is a 100Klm round trip from his farm.
Distant Ratepayers who are unable to attend meetings are encouraged to write to the Association secretary
via P.O. Box 241, Robe on any subject they feel needs attention. Potential members are cordially invited to
attend our meetings, dates and times of which are advertised in advance around the town.
Finally, greetings to all for 2010!
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Robe Public Library—NEW BOOKS
Light Up Robe Committee
Adult Non-Fiction
Just Doing My Job (Cops, Firies & Ambos –
James Knight
Help Please! (A book about depression and its
lighter moments) Heather Ey
Servants Depots – Marie Steiner
Now or Never, A Sustainable Future for Australia? – Tim Flannery
The life you can save now, Acting now to end
world poverty – Peter Singer
One Magic Square – Grow your own food on
one square metre – Lolo Houbein
Stones into Schools – Greg Mortenson with
Mike Bryan
Adult Fiction
Western Skies – Nora Roberts
Rainwater – Sandra Brown
Midnight Fugue – Reginald Hill
The Boat – Nam Le
Black Friday – Alex Kava
The Butcher Bird – Geoffery Cousins
The Return journey – Maeve Binchy
Complicit – Nicci French
Eye of the Needle – Ken Follett
The Window Seat and other stories – Archie
Weller
A History of the Beanbag and other stories –
Susan Midalia
The Collaborator – Gerald Seymour
Ice – Linda Howard
Little White Slips – Karen Hitchcock
Childrens’ Non Fiction
Completely Revolting Recipes & other tasty
treats! – Roald Dahl
The Cooking Book – Jane Bull
Living Alongside the Animals – Anangu Way
The Usborne 2nd Book of KnowHow
The Megatastic Kids Joke Book
The Dragon who couldn’t do sporty things –
Anni Axworthy
Merry Christmas Blue Kangaroo-Emma Chichester Clark
I really ABSOLUTELY must have glasses
Where’s the Gold? – Pamela Allen
4 Dogs in a Truck – Wendy Straw
Children’s Fiction
I Love Christmas – Anna Walker
Time for Bed – Mem Fox and Jane Dyer
Wombat Divine – Mem Fox
Where’s Waldo? – The Incredible Paper chase
Eragon’s Guide to Alagaesia – Christopher
Paolini
Australia at the Beach – Max Flatchen & Tom
Jellett
My Cat likes to hide in boxes – Eve Sutton
To The Top End – Our Trip Across Australia –
Roland Harvey
Imagine – Alison Lester
Zac Power – Foul Play
River Rampage – Zac Power
Teenage Fiction
Almost Alice – Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
DVD’s – Adults and childrens
Honey, I shrunk the kids, Honey, I Blew Up the
Kids & Honey, We shrunk Ourselves
Thomas & Friends – Hero of the Rails
Ben Ten Alien Force
We tried twice to have an Official Lighting Up of the Town Christmas Tree
but unfortunately due to circumstances beyond our control it just didn’t
happen. By the time you have read this newsletter you will have seen them
and hopefully be pleased with our efforts in raising the money to be able to
purchase NEW LIGHTS for the Tree. We have purchased 320 metres of
lights, 1 flood light, a galvanized frame with a 2 metre star on the top for
the cost of approximately $12,000. We would like to thank Richard Wintle
for making the frame work and getting it galvanized. Thank you to the District Council of Robe for their support in organizing Trevor & Todd Lehmann with the crane. Thank you Dennis & Heath Boundy for making & positioning the flood light. Thank you to Robe Hardware for additional purchases. Also to the Commodore on the Park in Mount Gambier and to Matt
Kompo. A really big thank you must go to Anthony Moore—what an exceptional member of the Robe Community. For over twelve months Anthony
has researched the Lights and then came up with a plan. We only paid for
the Lights—Anothony donated numerous hours of time & labour to help
make our vision for the Tree to be a reality. Thank you Anthony, you are
one in a million and we are very pleased with the end result. Also thank
you to the Robe Community for their support in our fundraising efforts for
the new lights.
Light Up Robe & Mayoral Christmas Parade Committee
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“Judi Dench – with a crack in her voice”
by John Miller
Judi Dench, born York England 1934. With no fear of contradiction she can be called an actor, a star, maybe even a “diva.”
These terms have become tossed around with such reckless
abandon they have become valueless. Most of the females to
whom the name star is attached are vacuous chemical blondes
with a stock standard willowy or anorexic figure with much owing to their dentists and the photographer’s airbrush. They say
very little worth listening to and look as though they have
emerged from a sausage machine which churns them out by the
dozen. The title diva, which once needed to be earned is now
applied to such as Amy Winehouse, Brittany Spears and Lindsay
Lohan. Judi Dench short, not willowy, has her own teeth and
nowadays shows a few wrinkles but has more talent in her little
finger than the aforementioned. During her career, which spans
fifty years, she has played a huge range of roles, including
firstly the Virgin Mary in the York Mystery plays through a wide
spectrum of Shakespearian roles with the Old Vic, then the
Royal Shakespeare Company, the National Theatre Company,
and various regional theatre companies. She has “done” the
Russian Plays, Irish Plays, Shaw, Wilde…she even played Fieldmouse, Stoat, and Mother Rabbit in “Toad of Toad Hall” at Stratford. She has sung in musicals, “A Little Night Music”, “Cats”
and “Cabaret” and has had much experience as a director. The
list of actors with whom she has worked reads like a Who’s Who
of the stage, screen and television.
Her first TV appearance was in “Z-Cars!” and once again the
range of roles is remarkable. As if she hadn’t enough to do, she
has also made several films, including playing the role of the
ubiquitous “M” in a couple of Bond films. This book is not a Hollywood expose but rather an interesting account of a life of a
woman at work. It barely touches upon her private life. She reluctantly consented to this biography by John Miller who had already written notable biographies of John Gielgud and Ralph
Richardson, two greats of the British theatre. Anybody who admires Judi Dench, her superb craftsmanship, her energy and renowned sense of humour will gain great pleasure from this
book.
Marg Whibley
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MEALS ON WHEELS ROSTER—JANUARY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
WK 1
RESERVES
FRIDAY
Margie McKay
8768 2164
1st January
Jan Wheal
Richard Fairweather
WK 2
4th January
Sally LeCornu
Pam Robinson
5thJanuary
Margie McKay
Di Nolan
6th January
Margot Hinge
Babilly Bruce
7th January
Jan Fisk
Helen Lynch
8th January
Jenny Stevenson
Natalie Ling
WK 3
11th January
Peter Duly
Suzanne Duly
12th January
Patsy Grummett
Nev Grummett
13th January
Chris Davidson
Jeanette Seaton
14th January
Sharon Petrovic
Heidi Tonkin
15th January
Marion Dawson
WK 4
18th January
19th January
20th January
21st January
22nd January
Charmaine
Regnier
Irene Johns
Mary McInerney
Alan Lawson
Rosemary
Williams
Jo Woodward
25th January
26th January
27th January
28th January
29th January
Tessa Levinge
Joan Wintle
Marg Gibbons
Jenny Mathews
Fay Hartwig
Irene Stratford
Harvey Stratford
Jim smith
Judy Smith
WK 5
Irene Stratford
8768 1824
Jan Wheal
0408 832 334
For alterations or
additions
to meals
please contact
Kingston
Hospital
8767 0222
If your roster day is not convenient please arrange a replacement.
Thank you Jenny Mathews Roster co-ordinator 8768 2616
Need a lift?
Robe Uniting Church
Robe Community Bus
The bus driver for January will be Tessa Levinge phone
8768 2116.
If you wish to go to Mt Gambier on January 22nd please ring Tessa on
the above phone number. The bus will pick you up at 8.00am and return
to Robe at 5.30pm. The return fare is $17.00.
The bus also runs every Thursday morning for local shopping, bank, post
office, library etc. You will be picked up at approximately 10.30am and
returned to your home at between 12.15 and 12.30pm.
Please ring the bus driver on the above phone number so they know who
and where to pick up.
Robe Uniting Church is now meeting in the new chapel and
will be having the official opening on February 7th 2010. The
Robe congregation would like to thank everyone who has
helped to make this possible with special thanks to Karen &
Ian Parker. Kathryn Lisk and Peter Lawrie. Keep an eye on
the next newsletter for details as we would like to invite you
to attend. We wish everyone a Blessed Christmas and may
2010 be full of peace and joy.
Valma Jennings on behalf of the Robe Congregation.
Robe Uniting Church
Nathalie Ling, Hon Secretary Phone: 0419 183 444
Tooroki Campsite
Concerned about Osteoporosis?
The Royal Hospital Mobile Bone Densitometry
Caravan
will be visiting Kingston from 1/2/10-19/2/10
Contact your local community health centre or
hospital to make a booking on (08) 8767 0238,
and ensure you have a referral from your doctor,
who will coordinate your follow up.
Further details at www.rah.sa.gov/nucmed.
Robe Art Gallery
11.00 am
1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th
Sunday’s in a month
Robe Boat Ramp Passes
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
6 Monthly
Financial Year
$5.50
$15.00
$30.00
$60.00 (1/7 to 31/12 or 1/1 to 30/6)
$110.00
Open daily from 10am to 5pm in the Lapwing Gallery on
the southern side of the Robe Institute. Paintings by
local artists for sale. All welcome to browse or buy….
Free Admission!!!
If gallery not open contact:
Bernice Green 8768 2114
Chris Davidson 8768 2594
Boat Ramp Passes can be purchased from the Council office Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm or from
the Library/Visitor Information Centre Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, Saturday & Sunday 10.00 am
to 4.00 pm, Public Holidays 10.00 am to 1.00 pm.
Please make sure you supply your boat trailer registration number.
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Seared salmon with sesame and
green mango salad
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E zest and juice of 2 limes
1 tablespoon brown sugar
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1 tablespoon peanut oil
T 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
H 1 or 2 green papaya or green mango
E 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
75g bean sprouts
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N olive oil spray
T 4 x 200g salmon fillets
H steamed bok choy or tat soi, to serve.
METHOD
Put lime zest and juice, sugar, vinegar, oil and
soy into a small bowl and whisk until combined.
Remove skin from papaya (or mango) and discard. Cut flesh into thin slices then stack 3 slices
and cut into matchstick-sized pieces and place in
a bowl.
LIGHT UP ROBE &
MAYORAL CHRISTMAS PARADE COMMITTEE
WOW – Well done Robe, the Christmas Parade on the 20th December was amazing. The comments we have received are outstanding once again and it’s thanks to the people of Robe who
have taken the time and effort to be a part of Annual Christmas
Parade that makes it such an outstanding success.
Our major sponsors this year were the District Council of Robe,
Robe Community Bank, BankSA, Discovery Parks Robe, Lakeside Tourist Park, SeaVu Caravan Park, along with numerous
donations of cash and vouchers from Robe Businesses and Individual people. Your amazing support is always ongoing and we
do appreciate your wonderful generosity.
A special thank you to Anne Peden, Bill Hender and Rhonda Kellock for judging our entrants in the Christmas Parade, their task
certainly wouldn’t have been easy with the high standard of this
year’s entry.
Our judges for the Light Up Robe this year were Jessica Sturzaker from the SeaVu Caravan Park, Tamara Jess and Robin
Maloney from Lakeside Tourist Park and Linne Street from Discovery Parks Robe. Thank you to the community of Robe who
took the time to LIGHT UP, it would be great if more people would
take part in this annual Event.
Once again congratulations to our Committee for a job well done
and as always a special thank you to Nesla for being our inspiring
leader. Thank you also to Dennis Boundy for being our odd job
man.
Thank you to the District Council of Robe for arranging road closures etc., and thank you Fred. Also thank you to the Robe Primary School for allowing us to use their School Oval as the starting point of our Parade.
Add 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds, bean sprouts
and coriander to mango and toss with half of
dressing.
Raffle Winners:
1st Irene Johns, 2nd Tara Bryant, 3rd Courtney McGlashan, 4th
Spray a non-stick frying pan with olive oil spray
Damian Liddell, 5th Shirley Snook and 6th Adam Brooks.
and heat pan over a medium heat. Cook salmon
Christmas Parade Winners:
for 2-3 minutes on both sides until salmon is alClub Entry: 1st Robe Golf Club 2nd Robe Netball Club – B Grade
Premiers
most cooked through to centre but still pink.
Best Adult : 1st Marcia Dening-Wasson, 2nd Jan and Viv
Best Childrens: 1st McMartains – White Knights 2nd CarterPlace some steamed bok choy or tat soi onto
Tomlinson – Santa’s Helpers
each serving plate. Remove salmon from pan and
Best Decorate Bike: 1st Sophie & Lauren Sutherland, 2nd Hudson
place on top of greens. Place a mould of mango
& Clayton Peel
salad on top of salmon, sprinkle with remaining
Best Business: 1st Grape Growers Association, 2nd Wild Mulberry
& Images @ Robe
sesame seeds and spoon extra dressing over
Best Community Group: 1st Robe Players, 2nd Robe CFS
each. Sprinkle with sea salt flakes and cracked
Best Decorate Vehicle: 1st Alsop & Matthews, 2nd Jamie & Rob
black pepper to serve.
Hall
GOLDEN OLDIES SOCIAL GROUP
Meetings held in RSL Hall
6th January 2010: Happy New Year! Meet at
10.00am for bus trip to Penola for lunch at Café
on the park and a visit to Toffee and Treats of
Penola
20th January 2010: Meet at the RSL hall at
1.00pm to make iced tea or home made lemonade
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3 February 2010: Meet at the RSL hall at
11.00am. Bus trip to Karatta Winery and a picnic
lunch
If you have any queries please
ring Kelli on 8762 4389
Best Over All Entry: “Tigers Troubles” – Robe Golf Club
Light UP Robe Winners:
Private: 1st Jo Woodward, 2nd Trish & John Nunan, 3rd Anne &
Chris McLay and 4th Mardie & Brendon Brooks.
Business: 1st Images @ Robe, 2nd Robe Haven Motel
WE WISH EVERYONE A HAPPY & HEALTHY 2010
Annual Book Sale Tuesday 5th January Wednesday 6th January From 10.00 am—Robe Institute 6
Robe Netball Club
Season 2010
Junior and Senior Coaching Positions
FARMERS’ MARKET
*Sunday 3rd January 2010
10am to 1pm
Robe Institute - by the seaside
If you are interested in coaching next season please
put your application in writing to;
Marian Dawson
PO Box 465
Robe 5276.
Listing any other information, past experience, history
or qualifications, which may be relevant.
*Sunday 24th January 2010
10am to 1pm
Apex Park—Kingston
WELL DONE !!
Choose from a delicious selection of farm
fresh locally grown and made produce:
Veg, fruit, meat, fish, honey, cakes, jams,
preserves, oils and olives, nuts, herbs and
spices, chocolate, lavender products,
smallgoods, and more!
Supporting local Producers
Presented by the Limestone Coast Food Group
Inc. Ph: 87373663
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The Robe Mo Group raised $851.60
which is a fantastic effort and goes to
a great cause
Thankyou to Kristina for shaving off the mo’s,
Kim for the photos, Luke @ Robe Hotel, Robe
Bakery, Michael @ Robe Butchers and Francine
& Greg @ Foodland.
See you all for registration next November ….
Sharon Pettit
Bowls notes
On Wednesday 25th November “All ages” attended the twilight bowls event sponsored by Robe Community Bendigo
Bank. A foursome of younger players skippered by Jordan Dawson, ably assisted by C Budarick, D Budarick & H Kurray
won with 30 points plus 8 shots up. Closely followed by T Grummet, B Mac & E Zammit & J Golding with a score of 28 +
9 shots up. Hot on their heels were Libby Jauncey & Andrew Nevins with 28 + 8 shots up in third place. All who attended
were able to enjoy chocolate cake made by Tracy Grummett—a generous gesture, from a regular bowler at Twilight
bowls. Thanks! Catherine Crafter won the meat tray, which was kindly donated by Starkies Butchers. At RBC we appreciate the support we receive from the Bendigo Bank and Starkies Butchers.
On Thursday 26th we were all a buzz as the Match committee—Doreen, Carmel & Toby—arranged the morning bowls,
which was mixed pairs 2 and walk. Winners were Toby Salter & Margie McKay with 26 pts. Runner up teams were
Marilyn Perkins and Alan Edgar who won on count back from Rosemary Williams and Margie Edgar who all scored 26
points. Thursday arvo proves to be popular each week. With 2 games up their sleeve Vic Dawson, David Fisk & Syd
Kirkland won the day—cool chickens were much appreciated by the boys. The Mat’s Plumbing Event commenced late
November. Sections will be played on a monthly basis. Unbeknown to me Mark Denton of Robe painters gave the ladies
of Robe Bowls club complete all day support for all major trophies on our pairs and fours day on 17th November, we do
thank you Mark! Your generosity is greatly appreciated. At our greens on 2nd December we were happy to see the
younger players are displaying good bowling skills, to win Bendigo Bank vouchers at Twilight bowls. Winners were P
Regnier, E Regnier, J Regnier & G Leggett with 30 + 19 pts. Runner up team were J Golding, E Zammitt, B Mac & A
Dening with 30 + 15 pts. A BBQ was enjoyed by all participants. December 3rd saw Toby Salter win with 46 pts. Thursday Triples saw team B Nankivell, D Fisk, & P Bishop win, with D Salter, L Ward & P Dening runner ups. The Mat’s
Plumbing Mixed 100 up Competition had the following results: R Bermingham def S Kennett, E Jennings def J Bermingham, B Sneath def S Duly, D Robinson def B Nankivell. *Games are set to monthly play. Please check boards for where
you are at. Thank you Mat & Associates.. Saturday 5th December both pennant teams played at home against Lucindale in 3rd division. Our mixed gender team in Division 4 scored very well against Frances—a top team. Much jubilation
for them. We all shared fine food with great company for our Christmas tea. The aggregate score for morning bowls was
won by Brian Gilkes 184, Marilyn Perkins 181, Marnie Bishop 171, Rosemary Williams 156, Margy McKay 138. Many
other participants also scored well. The late afternoon of December 9, bowls was once again held. The late Mary Regnier a former top bowler at our Robe Club coulc well be delighted to know how well her descendants have adapted to
this game of bowls. Paul Regnier with Sons also assisted by Sam Denton were indeed the best bowlers. Results: Winners Mark Denton & Bet Allsop who received a cool chicken after a play off against Vic Dawson & Gordon Allsop. ON
Saturday 3rd Division Pennant team def Naracoorte: V Dawson, R Salter, M Giles, M Denton won 34-25; D Burgoyne, G
Allsop, M Golding, S Kennett won 28-23; B Sneath, D Hardy, D Robinson, E Jennings won 26-22. Our 4th division team
lost all games at Naracoorte on excellent greens so now Div 4 quietly nestles at the bottom of that ladder for a time.
January 2010: Saturday 2nd Mens Club Championship Fours, Saturday 9th Mens Club Championship Triples, Saturday
16th Mens club Championship Pairs, Sunday 17th Robe Open Mixed Pairs, Saturday 23rd Mens Club Championship
Singles, Thursday 28th Ladies Championship Fours.
Draw & Drive
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Robetown Summer Markets
RSL Hall, Victoria Street, Robe SA
Summer Market Dates
January 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
February 6th, 13th, 20th
Market times 9am – 4pm
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The Robetown summer markets are a platform for local small producers (independent small business and craft people,
artists), community groups, and performers, to showcase their product during the summer months when the tourist
trade is at its peak. The aim of the market is to allow small industry, hobbyists and community groups the opportunity to
grow their business, to address the lack of a permanent local produce market and the lack of shop space within the
town and to create a local attraction to help encourage the tourist market.
The Robetown Summer Markets is a volunteer run market, run under the banner of Collide-A-Scope artists collective
and is organised by its members as a community initiative. The market will run every Saturdays over January and February (excluding Feb 27th). Further dates will be announced in February.
For each market day we aim to offer a local community group a site to run a food/drink stall giving them a fund raising
opportunity while attracting more people to the market. We also aim to secure live music/entertainment for each market
day to give a lively atmosphere to the market environment. So far groups such as the Robe CFS, the Southern Ocean
Art Prize and Quilters By The Sea- Pink Ribbon Breakfast have taken up this opportunity to aid their fundraising efforts.
Any Interested groups/individuals can contact the organisers as dates are still available.
The first Robetown summer market was run on the October long weekend with 6 stall holders, as a trial to test the viability of a local market. This market day saw a substantial increase in stall holders and the event has grown from
strength to strength since. Since this first date, a market day has been held monthly, with dates landing on busy weekends falling in line with other local events. Over summer the market will expand to include stalls in the front yard of the
R.S.L and stalls inside the Hall. The organisers would like to thank the Robe R.S.L. and in particular Natalie Ling for
their support and for allowing us to hire the hall for this community event
For stall information contact Steff Kennett on 87682152 or email: [email protected]
Robe Sea Change Group
Program for January/ February 2010
Meetings held in the RSL hall,
1-3pm unless otherwise specified
13th January 2010
We are off to Cape Jaffa to see the anchorage and
will be stopping to check out a local Cellar Door or
two. Pick up time will be at one. Bring along some
money in case you would like a wine.
27th January 2010
This will be a home day, we will have a cuppa and a
chat about what you did on Australia Day.
10th February 2010
We will be going to Kingston Day Care for afternoon
tea. Pick up time is at one.
24th February 2010
This will be a home day. We will be playing games.
Chatting and having a cuppa.
Any queries please don’t hesitate to ring Cindy
on 8767 2248 after 7pm!
All outings are subject to weather conditions.
Kingston/Robe Women’s Health Advisory Group
Wish to sincerely thank the Robe council, Kingston Care,
Kingston Lions and Kingston Council for their generous
donations for the SAVED child first aid and awareness
course conducted in November.
This course was a great success with all participants rating it EXCELLENT.
Thank you also to Robe council for providing the Robe
venue for this.
And a special Thank You to the Robe council workmen/
man who delivered the white board for us at extremely
short notice !!!
The trainer was very impressed with the Robe Institute.
WHAG are currently organising a special day in the Kingston Hall, March 13th 2010, to celebrate the Centenary of
International Women’s Day. More details later.
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Robe Football Club
SUMMER TEAS
JANUARY 2010
1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd &
23rd
Family Friendly Atmosphere
Family Friendly Prices
Robe Beachport Recycle Yard
st
Summer Hours
(1 Dec – End of March)
Opening Times:
Sunday/Monday/Wednesday/
Thursday/Friday
8.00-12pm
Please Contact
Heidi Gribble on
0409 671 326
Bar opens at 5pm
Meals 6pm - 8pm
Fire Information 2009/2010
1.
2.
A FIRE FOR COOKING OR PERSONAL COMFORT MAY
BE LIGHTED OR MAINTAINED PROVIDED THAT—
a. The fire is contained in a properly constructed fire
place, a portable cooking appliance or a trench at least
30 cm deep;
b. The space immediately around and above the fire is
cleared of all flammable materials to a distance of at l
east four metres;
c. The fire does not occupy an area in excess of one
square metre;
d. A person who is able to control the fire is present at
the site of the fire from the time that it is lighted to the
time it is completely extinguished; and
e. An appropriate agent adequate to extinguish the fire
is at hand.
A FIRE FOR THE BURNING OF REFUSE MAY BE
LIGHTED OR MAINTAINED PROVIDED THAT—
a. The fire is contained within a properly constructed
incinerator;
b. The space immediately around and above the fire is
cleared of all flammable material to a distance of at
least four metres;
c. A supply of water adequate to extinguish the fire is
at hand;
d. A person who is able to control the fire is present at
the site of the fire from the time that it is lighted to the
time it is completely extinguished;
e. Permitted only between 10am—3pm, Monday to Sat
urday, within the town limits.
On a Total Fire ban day, only gas and electric appliances will
be allowed within 15 metres of domestic premises or on a
foreshore, subject to the conditions of 1(b), (d), (e).
Come and enjoy the new
Show Room
at Mahalia Coffee.
Browse our range of coffees,
teas and related homewares.
Sit down in our store or sunny courtyard for a coffee
and a Sticky Bun or home made biscuits or try Take
away. Ask our friendly staff all your coffee and tea
questions and try some free tastings. We look forward
to looking after you.
Open 9am- 5pm Monday –Saturday
2 Flint Street. Robe. Ph 8768 2778 fax 8768 2143
mahaliacoffee.com.au Bodywork to feel better naturally Q2 detoxifying footbath Distributor for many natural products Miessence certified organic products www.bodytune.mionegroup.com Lifewave patches for pain relief, energy, sleep issues and detoxifying the body 4Life research immune system support Tri‐nature environmentally friendly Call Heather for details: 8768 2537 9
Yoga in Robe
Organic yoga lessons by a qualified Hatha yoga
teacher. Renew body, mind & spirit through gentle
movement & breath work.
Robe studio—Robe Institute, Smillie Street
Tuesday: Chakra dance
Yoga
Yoga
9.00 am—9.25 am
9.30 am—10.30 am
7.00 pm—8.00 pm
Thursday: Chakra dance
Yoga
9.00 am—9.25 am
9.30 am—10.30 am
Chakra dance $5 (or $3 if staying on for yoga)
Yoga $12 per class.
Plus gold coin donation towards hall hire
-All classes suitable for any age group & fitness level
-Beginners always welcome
Reconnect with the breath and
allow tranquility back into your life…
Pamela Gibson
Accredited member of YTAA—ABN 93139297460
Ph: 8768 2068
Mobile: 0402 730 785
DENTIST
DR R.M.MILNER BDS
ROBE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE
1 SMILLIE STREET ROBE
TELEPHONE: 8523 1716 \0407 608 570
In Robe— 4 January 2009
WOMENS HEALTH
DR JANE THIEL (RFDS)
will be visiting the Robe Medical Centre
28th January 2010
11th February 2010
11th March 2010
For appointments please contact the
Medical Centre on 8768 2012
-Remedial & Therapeutic Massage
-Myotherapy
-Craniosacral Therapy
-Foot Reflexology
-Herbal & Aromatic Medicine
-Emotional Counselling
Consulting Dates
Claimable with private health funds
FEBRUARY
Conditions which may benefit include muscle, back,
neck & shoulder pain, sciatica, skin conditions, headaches, PMT, emotional stress, pregnancy.
Thursday 6th & Friday 7th, Thursday 25th & Friday 26th
MARCH
Thursday 18th & Friday 19th
The democracy will cease to exist when you
take away from those who are willing to work
and give to those who would not.
Thomas Jefferson
Dr. Tamara Justus (BSc Hons. PhD. Dip RT Drp Arom.)
Phone: 8768 1932
Mobile: 0408 858 735
for appointments
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Dog’s Best
Friend
ARE YOU:
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Going on Holiday?
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Unwell or unable to walk your dog?
Phone Guy 0437 793 245
Feeding:
$7.50 per visit
Feeding and walking: $ 12.00 per day
Poultry, horse, cats, birds, snakes,
but no spiders please….
KNEADY
THERAPIES
Do you suffer from any of
the following ailments?
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Sinus headaches
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Back pain
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Sore feet
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Neck and shoulder pain
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General aches and pains.
Take some time out to visit Elise Lehmann at
Kneady Therapies to help relieve your
ailments with—
Foot Reflexology
Sports massage
Anma, Japanese massage
Myofascial Release
Cranio-Sacral Therapy
Bowen Therapist
Naomi Hutchison 8768 2720
Gentle, Fast, Effective Treatment for Back pain, Neck,
Shoulder, Elbow, Knee, Hamstring and
other musculoskeletal problems.
No adjustment is used, only gentle moves on
muscles and connective tissue,
encouraging the body to heal itself.
Member of the Bowen Therapy Academy of Australia
Claimable with some major health funds on selected tables.
Robe Institute Hall
available to hire
For bookings and hire rates please
contact the Council office on 8768 2003
Contact Elise on 0438 202 342
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Sharon Pettit now
troubleshooting for your:
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Computer
Home Administration
Website design or alterations
Internet and Connections
ALSO SUPPLYING
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Toshiba laptops and a range of
PC’s
Virus Protection Software
MYOB & Quicken Software
Printers and consumables
Modems, USB’s Mice, DVD’s, CD’s
STRONG Digital Set-top boxes
now available
Contact:
Sharon on 0448 682014
VHS to DVD’s
Have your VHS tapes transferred to DVD’s. I can also transfer
footage to DVD’s direct from your video camera.
35mm Slides and Film Negatives to CD
Have your slides and Negatives saved to CD.
Basic Computer Operation
I am also able to provide assistance with basic
computer operations such as using Microsoft Word, Excel, Works
and various other programs.
Typing
If you have any documents such as resume’s, letters, notes etc. that
you would like typed up please contact me.
Please call Fiona on 08 8768 2561 or 0427 118 127
GARY DeBOO CARS
Looking to buy or sell a car?
Talk to us.
We will endeavour to find the
right car for you
Phone:
Gary:0428 823 214 OR
Pam: 0412 039 891
LVD: 181120
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Web Design I Certified MYOB Consultant
Bookkeeping I Payroll Services
Cassie Bermingham
PO Box 486 Robe SA 5276
t + 0417 854 636 | e + [email protected]
ABN 29 881 989 947
M.R. HORTICULTURE
GARDEN RESTORATION
AND RENOVATION
Building better gardens
Contact Mark
Phone: 0409 019 888
Est. 1983 Lic. No 200017T
-Lawn mowing, tree and shrub lopping
-Small garden upgrades
-Repairs, maintenance and installation of
watering systems
-Odd jobs
Contact: Harry Keaveney
Ph: 08 8768 2393 Mobile: 0407 799 788
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Limestone Coast ANTENNAS
Ph 0400 068 682
ROACHY’S
COMPLETE GARDENS
ABN 71 686 810 981
Bld 183565
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Located @ Robe SA
TELEVISION Antenna (Technicians)
SIZZLING Summer Specials
Sonic SD Digital Receivers $99
Tsnumi 8 Port AV Selectors $79
HD Rec DIGITAL Only Antennas $79
Lawn Mowing
Garden Maintenance
Garden Landscaping
Small Irrigation
Turf Preparation/Laying
Contact Brad Roach
T: 0427 313 223
Need
Storage?
Robe Storage has
available for short or long term lease storage in clean & secure area. Suitable for
small boats, cars, furniture & general use.
Competitive rates...
Contact Janette Mort on 0408 854 527
Dingo’s Lawn and
Garden’s
ABN: 590 952 438 69
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Lawn Mowing
Landscaping
Garden work
FREE QUOTES AVAILABLE
Robe Yacht Club Hire
Cost per day: $220.00
Cost per meeting: (2-3hrs) $82.50
BBQ Hire: $16.50
Kitchen Hire: $22.00
All prices include GST
For enquires or bookings please contact:
Ph: 08 8768 2028 Fax: 08 8768 2566 Email: [email protected]
Daniel McKenny
Ph: 0417 381 783
TV Antenna Systems
-Wide Format Printing
-Labels & Stickers
-Vinyl Signs
-Digital Images
-Business Signage
Ross & Anna England
Ph: 08 8735 8600
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ROB’S CLEANING SERVICE
LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATING IN ROBE FOR OVER 10 YEARS
Carpets &
Upholstery: Cleaned, freshened & sanitized by the water
extraction method.
Windows: Improve your outlook on life – have us clean
your windows & screens.
Lawns:
Servicing Robe and Long Beach areas.
ROBE
EARTHMOVERS
Welcome enquiries for:
Telephone: 08 8768 2865
Mobile: 0429 670437
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Clear as mud
 Window cleaning
 Gutter clearing

Guy 0437 793 245
Obligation free quote with
competitive prices
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Block clearing or filling
Trenching
Boring holes
Cleaning up building & domestic
debris
Rural work
Supply of rubble & top soil
General excavating
Phone Trevor on
0408 856273
or 87682186
every
detail by
design
Brian, Naomi
& Mark
design, manufacture & installation
of all your cabinets & joinery
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Kitchens
Robes
Bathrooms
Storage
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Stairs
Shop fitting
Renovation
New
Ph
8768 1831
Email
[email protected]
Building Contractors Licence No 176922
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BroCart
Licenced Builders
BLD 106160
Carpentry, Additions & Alterations,
Concreting, Sub Contracting, Pergolas,
Tiling, Bathroom Renovations,
Shed Erection & New Homes.
Call Dean 0401 004 043
LIMESTONE COAST
CUSTOM FRAMING
ABN: 45032824229
Contact us for a quote on all your
photographic, art and
craft picture framing requirements.
Contact: Kylie
27 Powell Avenue
PO Box 1014, ROBE SA 5276
Ph: 0427 682 882
Email: [email protected]
24 h
our
tow
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PO
EFT lable
i
ava
Specializing in:
 Body and Paint Repairs
 Welding
 Rust Proofing
 Windscreens
Ph: 8768 2009 Fax: 8768 2517
Mob: 0432 580 157
Mat’s Plumbing
PO Box 114, ROBE SA 5276
General Plumbing
Gas Fitting & Maintenance
Phone/Fax: 8768 2878
Mobile: 0427 682 878
abn 35 592 187 979 Lic/Reg No PGE 176769
CARPETS -DRY CLEAN SYSTEM
UPHOLSTERY
WINDOWS & SCREENS
VACUUM SERVICE
MATTRESS SANITIZING
CONCRETE & PAVERS
FLOOR TILES & GROUT TIMBER FLOOR BUFFING
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Need a Plumber?
• Drain Cleaning
• Hot water services
• All maintenance work
• Bathroom renovations
• Septic systems
Ph: 0408 986 644
0417 810 847
Lic: PGE 24122
*TAX*
*RETURNS*
From $88
SPECIAL RATES FOR LOW
INCOME EARNERS
*GST*
*ACCOUNTING*
Ph 8768 2539
Neil Bevan
Registered Tax Agent/
Qualified Accountant
Your Building Maintenance
Solutions
Carpentry~Gyprock~Tiling
Paving~Decking~Painting
General building repairs internal &
external…
And the small jobs in between.
Enquiries welcome anytime
Mark Facy 0428 844311
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January 2010
Sun
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Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
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Robetown Summer
Markets
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Farmers Market
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Robetown Summer
Markets
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Cape Jaffa Sea & Wine
Festival
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Council Meeting 5pm
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Robetown Summer
Markets
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Wehl’s @ Mount Benson
Winery
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DAP Meeting 10.30 am
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23 Surf Fishing
Comp (Kingston)
Robetown Summer
Markets
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Surf Fishing Comp
(Kingston)
Robe Yacht Club—Race
around the Bay
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Australia Day
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Back to school
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Robetown Summer
Markets
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1 February
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Robetown Summer
Markets
General Waste—Robe Township (to Drain L Bridge)
General Waste—Longbeach Area (East of Drain L Bridge)
Recycling- Robe Township (to Drain L Bridge)
Recycling—Longbeach Area (East of Drain L Bridge)
I willingly forgive. I breath love into my vision,
and I see with compassion and understanding.
My clear insight is reflected in my outer sight.
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Holiday Times 10.00—11.00am 26 December—31 January 10.00—11.00am
Monday to Friday 10.00—11.00am
10.00 am—11.00 am 10.00—11.00am
CLOSED
Saturday & Sunday 2.00 – 3.00pm
2.00 pm—3.00 pm Landfill Fees
$10.00
$15.00
$27.00
$70.00
$110.00
$160.00
$10.00
Robe landfill is closed on Christmas Day, Good Friday, Anzac Day and on
Total Fire Ban Days declared for the Lower South East of S.A.
Half price for pensioners for car boot load only on production of
pension card. opening of the landfill outside of normal operating hours
will incur a $220.00 fee.
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Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat
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Boot Load
6’x4’ Trailer, Car Type Utes
8’x5’ Trailer or similar/Large Ute
Single Axle Truck
Tandem/Bogie Axle Truck
Semi Tipper Truck
Car Bodies
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Thought for the month…
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Green Waste products that are segregated and do not require
mulching eg. Lawn clippings, leaves etc., can be dumped free of
charge within the Landfill area during the opening times. Normal
Landfill Fees will apply to any Green Waste Product that requires
mulching.
Contaminate-free clean fill material (100 mm or less in size) will be
accepted at no charge.
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For the Kids—Colouring In
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Publication Details
The Community Newsletter is published, edited, designed, printed and delivered by the District Council of Robe.
Community groups and organisations wishing to submit items should forward their information to Kellie Jordan at the District
Council of Robe by the third Friday of each month. It is preferred that items are emailed to [email protected] however
handwritten items will be accepted and can be dropped into the Council office, posted to PO Box 1, Robe SA 5276, or faxed on
08 8768 2432.
The views and opinions expressed in articles submitted to the District Council of Robe do not necessarily reflect the views of
the Council as a body, nor as individual members. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy in published articles
submitted by contributors other than Council, no responsibility is accepted for any errors that they may contain. Council
reserves the right to edit or not publish any editorial submission.
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