October 2014 - Walwa Bush Nursing Centre
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October 2014 - Walwa Bush Nursing Centre
WALWA WORLD Free - Donations Greatly Accepted a free monthly Walwa-Jingellic community newsletter covering the Upper Murray from Tintaldra to Burrowye and from Ournie to Talmalmo October 2014 WALWA PRIMARY SCHOOL STORIES FROM OUR VISIT TO THE CFA Yesterday the awesome looking CFA truck came to our school. The little kids went first before lunch and we went after lunch. When we walked into the truck the room was massive. On the ceiling there were awesome green lights. First thing we did was talk about the fire danger ratings. Then we talked about the days; Ash Wednesday, Black Friday and Black Saturday. After the whole thing we got a picture of the whole school the teachers and the fire people. –Ethan Parry Yesterday a CFA (Country Fire Authority) Mobile Learning Coach came to school to teach us about the dangers of fires. First we watched a video about Australia’s three worst fires in history, 1939, 1986 and 2009. The 1939 fire killed 71 people and is known as Black Friday. The 1986 bushfire killed around 100 people and destroyed thousands of home and animals like koalas (we saw a dried out and burnt koala) were killed. In 2009, dust from the north blew through Melbourne and then the fire came. I thought it was the worst fire I’d seen. This fire killed 176 Victorians and millions of wildlife were killed. We also looked at a Fire Danger Rating- LowModerate, High and Very High are a good time to prepare to leave. Severe, Extreme and Code Red are when bushfires are likely to happen. –Jaiden Detering on. The video was about Ash Wednesday, Black Friday and Black Saturday. Lots of houses, people, animals and lots of other things were burnt. We also learnt about the Fire Rating Scale. Right now it is low-moderate and high. It was very interesting and fun. –Julia Hoffmann On Thursday, 9/10/14 we had the CFA visit. There were two people from the CFA and their names were Todd and Jim. They brought the CFA bus with them and they had like a classroom On Thursday, Todd and Jim from the CFA came to school. Todd that folded out of the bus. They had a sort of computer but it was and Jim showed us the three major fires that were called Black a TV. On the TV they had a video clip about fires. It said about Saturday, Black Friday and Ash Wednesday. Todd and Jim fires and how many people died, how many houses were burned, showed us the fire rating scale and they came out and took a how many animals died and all that. They also had a poster thing picture with us. –Jack Hamilton and we had to spot things that people were doing for fire safety. We listened to them speaking about the fire danger rating and the On Thursday a fire safety bus came to school. They taught us fire burn. They also talked about Black Friday, Black Saturday about fire safety. It was really fun looking at the chart and they and Ash Wednesday. –Amy Greenhill told us about Ash Wednesday, Black Friday and Black Saturday. On Thursday two of the CFA members came. One’s name was –Jock Spiden Todd and the other one was Jim. They showed us how to keep safe in summer. The bus was 12.9 metres long and 3.95 metres On Thursday 9th October, a big bus came to school. The CFA had high. It is very, very posh. It’s got three TV’s, a glowing roof come to school. Outside it looked like a plain old bus, but inside which is really cool, a fold out classroom, a fire danger rating and it was pure luxury. There were a few pods, three TV’s and a few a driver’s seat (of course). –Emily Greenhill big posters. We learnt about Black Friday, Black Saturday and Ash Wednesday. Black Friday was on my birthday- January 13! Yesterday we hung out with the CFA in their massive bus. We The men were Jim and Todd. We looked at a fire rating board watched a video clip. It had the Black Friday, Ash Wednesday and talked about smoke alarms. We looked at a board. The roof and as we all know the Black Saturday fires. After the film we had small lights on it. We also watched a video that was about told about what certain signs mean and if the information on them Ash Wednesday, Black Saturday and Black Friday. –Jadzia is bad. After that we picked out things that you should do to Beagley prepare yourself for a bushfire, like mow the lawns around the house, keep the grass green so that it can’t burn. After that we On Thursday, Todd and Jim from the CFA came to school. They got to ask questions and then we had a photo. I would like to taught us about fire safety. They gave us a ruler, a sticker, and a thank the CFA for getting us ready for a real bushfire. –Tom certificate. In the bus they had a TV and they put a little video Spiden Cont’d page 7 Walwa World October 2014 walwa.com.au or walwabushnursing.com Editor: Irene Palmer Publisher: Kerrie Thompson PO Box 46 Walwa VIC 3709 Ph: 02 6037 1220 Fax: 02 6037 1207 Email: [email protected] and cc to [email protected] Copies in colour are available on the website at www.walwa.com DEADLINE for articles for next edition 5pm TUESDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2014 NO articles will be accepted after this deadline Corryong Branch Christmas BBQ The Corryong Branch of the Victorian Farmers Federation will be holding a Christmas BBQ on Wednesday, 3 December from 12.30-2.00pm at the Youth Club Hall, Donaldson Street, Corryong. VFF President, Peter Tuohey will give an overview of the work the VFF has been doing and is also keen hear from producers about local issues. 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Walwa World October 2014 2 walwa.com.au or walwabushnursing.com Walwa World October 2014 3 walwa.com.au or walwabushnursing.com William and Nano. Ellis’s mother, May had immigrated to Australia from Ireland at the age 16 along with her 14 year old sister Josephine. Ellis’s early years at Merino were spent on the family property “Springdale”. His father was born at Springdale in 1892 and farmed merino sheep and Hereford cattle until the property was sold. The family moved to Roxburgh Park, formerly agricultural land, much of which is now a suburb within the greater city of Melbourne. The Move from Springvale to Roxburgh Park occurred when Ellis was aged 4. He was educated at the local primary school at Greenvale and then moved to St Bernard’s College, Essendon. He spent four years at St Bernard’s, honing his racing knowledge in the company of a good mate-Peter Lynch. Peter later came to be known as ‘Honest Pete, the Housewives Friend’, operating a butchers shop on Burk Road, Kew; in inner Melbourne. After completing his schooling, Ellis attended a local technical college training as a Fitter and Turner, learning mechanical and My last conversation with Wal Silvester; my uncle, was around a maintenance skills that he was able to utilise on the farm through his life. month ago. A call had gone out that the old wool shed at “Carboona” needed In 1951 the family moved from Roxburgh Park to the Gippsland region, purchasing a property at Berwick, now a township on the clearing out. Wal’s siblings including my mother, Nano and Bill together with south-east fringe of Melbourne. The property known as “Woodlands” was a beef cattle farm that was located near another a number of my siblings and relations turned up on Saturday, being the last weekend in August , ready for work. The job brief property, “Elrington”, the home of Richard Casey, the first was simple: remove and place the items from the wool shed into Australian-born Governor – General of Australia. Ellis changed three separate piles-one for the scrap metal merchant, another for the farming mix at Woodlands to a dairy farm to complement the better rainfall in the district. A ready supply of hops for the cost the bonfire and the rest for burying on site. for a local brewery caused the family to remark that they were Wal turned up at Carboona on the Sunday. His long-time often better fed than them. companion Daphne Butler from Tumbarumba was there. At the The next move in t1960 was to go north to God’s won countrytime, Wal’s lungs were in pretty bad shape and he had recently the Upper Murray. Settling at “Carboona” , on the Jingellicmoved to a nursing residency in Holbrook. Tumbarumba Road, this became Ellis’s final home, farming cattle Wal poked around, picking up items that had found their way to the different piles. What meant little to us meant something more and sheep along with his father and brother, Bill. His father to him. He had a personal attachment to many items representing passed away in 1963 and Ellis and Bill continued to farm at Carboona. There were good years and tough years. The tough a lifetime of farming at Carboona. years were no so great when times of severe drought meant One item that caught my eye during the clean-out was, for all appearances, a geologist’s pick. Wal explained that this item was droving sheep on the Khancoban Road for several months on end; and then there were the good years, springs bubbling forth, full used to set rabbit traps-a notch in the flat blade enabled the safe dams, and everything seemed idyllic. setting of a rabbit trap. There were a dozen or so rabbit traps Ellis had varied interests. He played football for Walwa in his hanging and rusting away in the old wool shed. Unlike my first memory of Carboona in my younger years when younger days. He was a great supporter of Richmond Football Club through good years and bad-he would have enjoyed their the district was teeming with rabbits, there doesn’t seem to be come back in 2014 from the bottom of the AFL ladder at the half much use for rabbit traps anymore so they were added to the way mark of the season to ascend to the finals berth in early scrap metal pile. September. Successive and successful viruses have depleted the rabbit He loved to tinker about with mechanical and electrical repairspopulation on Carboona and thereabouts making way for leaving many a skeleton radio in his wake! He would read a wombats to move in. newspaper front to back and then back to front again, enjoying There were a few surprises too in the clean-up. In an old trunk current affairs and everything in-between. He also enjoyed a was a primary school textbook belonging to my mother dating back to the early 40’s and many copies of ‘The Pastoral Review’ fishing trip with Bruce Fleming, whenever there was an opportunity. He never missed a Henty Field Day- attending all from the 20’s and 30-‘s with advertising of wool studs that three days whenever he had the time. referred to my grandfather (on my father’s side) who was a Ellis also gave of himself to the community. In many ways he highly regarded stud classer in the Merino breeding industry. Wal with the family and Daphne enjoyed a pleasant lunch on the was an unassuming man. He took Jack Bramley out for his weekly Saturday morning shop for many years. He gave forty verandah at Carboona homestead looking across to the hilly years’ service to the Jingellic Rural Fires Service. Fifty years terrain of Clear Springs, the neighbouring property. This was at service to the Jingellic Show Committee, including being the the end of August. gatekeeper for many years. Ellis was also a founding member of On Monday of this week, Wal passed away peacefully in his the Tumbarumba Men’s Shed, a place providing valuable sleep at the Holbrook Hospital succumbing to pneumonia. Thomas Ellis Silvester, known as Wal to family and friends, was companionship. I take the opportunity to acknowledged specific family members the son of Thomas Ellis Silvester and Mary Margaret Cagney, known as May. Born at Merino, a town in the Western District of and friends; To Daphne, a long term special friend – a companion and Victoria on 13 November 1933, he was the first son and fourth confidante. A relationship that was sustained to the very child in a family of six children, his siblings-Josephine Patricia end. A debt of gratitude for the care and time she gave (who died at 2 years of age), Margaret (my mother), Elizabeth, EULOGY TO THOMAS ELLIS SILVESTER (DATE OF DEATH; 29/09/14) Walwa World October 2014 4 walwa.com.au or walwabushnursing.com Ellis particularly in his later months prior to his admission to the Holbrook Hostel. To Bill, you supported Ellis for so many years running the family farm together. Season after season, you were at each other’s side, supporting each other. Across a lifetime, the relationship between Bill and Ellis came to know bothy affection and exasperation but their differences and similarities were managed each having their own interests but remaining connected. A thank you to Nano who provided a family link to Ellis and spent many hours helping him organise his admission to Holbrook Hostel. A special thank you to Leonie and staff of Holbrook Hostel who cared for Ellis considerately until the end. He was highly complementary about the wonderful home-cooked meals at the Hostel. He enjoyed the company of the other residents, especially Ron Emerson who had been a friend of Ellis since coming to the district. Ron helped Ellis ease into the life at the hostel making the transition more comfortable for him. The family also wish to acknowledge the support of Holbrook Hospital and Father Terence Mahadey, who gave Ellis special care at the end of his life. Lastly, and especially, to those who have travelled from afar, I know Ellis would want to thank you for the trouble you have taken to be here, to pay your respects to him. So, go in peace Wal. We will fondly remember the good conversation, your rich throaty laugh, the affinity you had with your working dogs. I retain a special image of my uncle Wal-a ‘rollie’ hanging from the side of his mouth. Your memory will remain with all of us. Delivered by William McCarty. where Steve had brought the dunny and of course this was a drink break where Toohey was passing a bottle of wine around for takers to try a refreshing drink called “Counting Sheep” . Well I thought it was so funny but I tried it and it was delightful. So thank you to Toohey for his kindness and Steve for his efforts too. Now back on We had such a beautiful day after a very cold night again but it the downer towards Walwa we walked our horses on and landed in was worth getting up early for our annual Jingellic Show Trail Ride. There were a few travellers who turned up Friday for a bite the township in front of the pub. Now Chris came out to see if anyone wanted a drink so I think there were a few but the time was of hamburgers and cake. It was good to greet everyone with a running out to we had to push on towards the river again and warm drink and sit by the fire, catching up with some old mates across some private land, where Jimmy on Jimmy decided to go from before and some new riders, ones who I had met from the for a gallop and try Jimmy out to see how fast he can run and pull Tumbarumba Charity Trail Ride in April. They were all asking up. So we had some sight seeing and entertainment, then up again where are we going tomorrow and I couldn’t say but turn up and find out. Saturday came and we ended up with 30 riders and horses into the hills to parkland and down into the Upper Murray Resort, where we stopped to say Hi to Robyn and Brian. Brian took some all very excited to start our mystery trail ride. It was so lovely along the river with different scenery and then we ventured up into pictures of us all on our horses and then we pressed on back towards the crossing of the bridge and back into the show grounds. the hills and around Walwa. This was a very different way from before and could see the beautiful hills over and beyond. We went It was getting a bit late so we had taken a bit longer than anticipated but had a fantastic ride. Thank you so much to our through some rugged bush with beautiful lovely purple wild Trail Boss Robbie McKimmie as he did such a great job to flowers, across some lovely land and eventually coming down organise all this for us to enjoy. Thank you to all the owners of onto a lovely sandy creek for our break for lunch. different farms we went through, Allan and Mary Hunt to have We had a beautiful bar-be-que lunch with cakes, slices, fruit and lunch on their property by the creek. Thanks to all our committee billy tea. What a feast on a fantastic day. Our horses enjoyed the break as we found some shady trees to rest them while we rest and helpers for the day, Cecilia, Dave, Jo, Simon, Merv, Toohey, Merilee and Steve. Without these people we wouldn’t have been enjoy lunch. Most of the crew came out too to share the day and fed or refreshed. I do hope all our riders enjoyed themselves and enjoy our encounters so far of the ride. After lunch we set out hope to see you next year at our Annual Jingellic Show Trail Ride. again on a different route which I had never been before and saw some strange land and country, I never knew existed around here. Thank You again on behalf of our committee. There was quite a movement by the water hole as Liz and I were Liz McLellan, yacking away and as we came closer, Kayleen on her horse went Secretary, Jingellic Show Society down as he thought it looked refreshing for a swim. Well she jumped off and got him up again but she had a wet bottom for the rest of the ride. 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Your local Credit Union located at the Walwa Bush Nursing Centre Open Tuesdays and Thursdays 2pm-5pm Walwa World October 2014 6 walwa.com.au or walwabushnursing.com Walwa Primary School Cont’d from page 1 On Thursday 9th October, CFA people came and told us about fire safety. The name of the people were Jim and Todd. We watched an 8 minute long movie. It was about bushfires. There were scenes of dead animals like sheep and koalas. The three main bushfires were Black Saturday, Black Friday and Ash Wednesday. We looked at a fire rating chart. We should be preparing for bushfire season now.- Elsie Drummond On Thursday, the CFA came and taught us about fire safety. There was Black Saturday, Ash Wednesday and Black Friday. The CFA gave us a floppy ruler and a get down low and go, go go sticker and a certificate. The school got board games and a picture from the CFA. –Talisha Detering Yesterday Todd and Jim came to teach us fire safety. They taught us about fire rating and then they said to change your smoke alarm battery. They also told us to make a fire plan. They had a chart of people and animals that were getting ready for a fire. They told us about Black Saturday and Black Friday and Ash Wednesday. I really liked it. They had a really cool bus. We had a photo at the end. –Ada Drummond Yesterday we went to the CFA bus and learnt some stuff like how the fire moves along and gets fuel. The fire moves faster when it is going uphill. It gets fuel from dead leaves, sticks, logs and dead trees. It also gets fuel form the air. All of the major bushfires were in Victoria, like the Black Saturday, Black Friday and Ash Wednesday fires. With the fire danger ratings, low means that it is unlikely to happen. –Blake Lee-McKie Todd and Jim came. We watched a clip about fires. There was Black Saturday, Ash Wednesday and Black Friday. The worst was Black Saturday. We looked at a chart. The bus is long and it folds out. They asked us about fire plans and if we have one. They told us to check our smoke alarm batteries.- Jack Daly LANKEYS CREEK HAPPY HOUR SO TRUE ... It’s almost a year since the members of the Lankeys Creek community started gathering for a casual get together on the first Friday of every month. There were a few reasons for starting these events, one being the bush fires earlier in the year. It was felt that there was a need for a space and platform for community to get together and discuss local issues such as use of the hall, the bush fire brigade and generally the wellbeing of our community members. The happy hour has proven to be a great success where even in the colder months we have had a regular attendance of up to 25 people. Generally we will have a food theme; for example we have had a couple of casserole nights, a soup night and a pie and sausage roll night. With the wood fire burning and some hot food, the cold hall can become a welcoming venue for a social evening. We have also incorporated a fire brigade meeting which has attracted more community input, a talk by David Hunter on the Boorolong Frog in Lankeys Creek and surrounds, and in general any topic can be discussed on the night. We hope to continue this gathering indefinitely and welcome all of the local community and those from further afield who would like to join in. Now that the warmer weather is on us we will be barbequing and enjoying the longer evenings. Next happy hour is on the 7th November at 6.30pm where we will discuss our Christmas gathering. All those who want to be involved in our community please come along. An old Doberman starts chasing rabbits and before long, discovers that he's lost. Wandering about, he notices a panther heading rapidly in his direction with the intention of having lunch. The old Doberman thinks, "Oh, oh! I'm in it now!" Noticing some bones on the ground close by, he immediately settles down to chew on the bones with his back to the approaching cat. Just as the panther is about to leap, the old Doberman exclaims loudly, "Boy, that was one delicious panther! I wonder, if there are any more around here?" Hearing this, the young panther halts his attack in mid-strike, a look of terror comes over him and he slinks away into the trees. "Whew!," says the panther, "That was close! That old Doberman nearly had me!" Meanwhile, a squirrel who had been watching the whole scene from a nearby tree, figures he can put this knowledge to good use and trade it for protection from the panther. So, off he goes. The squirrel soon catches up with the panther, spills the beans and strikes a deal for himself with the panther. The young panther is furious at being made a fool of and says, "Here, squirrel, hop on my back and see what's going to happen to that conniving canine!" Now, the old Doberman sees the panther coming with the squirrel on his back and thinks, "What am I going to do now?" But instead of running, the dog sits down with his back to his attackers, pretending he hasn't seen them yet, and just when they get close enough to hear, the old Doberman says ... "Where's that squirrel? I sent him off an hour ago to bring me another panther!" Moral of this story... Don't mess with the old dogs... Age and skill will always overcome youth and treachery! Bullshit and brilliance only come with age and experience. Some members of Lankeys Creek Bush Fire Brigade with the new generator received as part of the NSW RFSA Grant Scheme 2014 Walwa World October 2014 (Taken from the Tallangatta Rotary Newsletter) 7 walwa.com.au or walwabushnursing.com BURRA BOBCAT AND TIPPER SERVICES Will travel throughout the Upper Dam Cleaning Quarry pick up delivery Dry rock retaining walls Post hole digger ( 304 & 450mm ) Landscaping Excavation house cuts 10m tipper 5.7 tonne excavator and bobcat Lawn mowing ride on mower available Pallet forks also available 36 main Street Walwa Vic 3709 Open Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10:30am to 3:30pm We are always looking for donations of clothes fruit and vegies and bric a brac. We are also in need of more volunteers so if you have a couple of hours a month to spare and would be interested in helping out give us a call. Come in and check us out or just have a chat. Any queries contact Kerrie on 0408 696 384 3 Call Tony on 0413 018 416 or A/H 02 6236 3424 Walwa World October 2014 8 walwa.com.au or walwabushnursing.com Join the Friends of Murray Mountain Parks, in cooperation with Parks Victoria, for a weekend of nature walks, talks and activities - Shelley Forest Camp, November 1 & 2. During the Melbourne Cup long weekend the Mammal Survey Group of Victoria will be visiting the North East to study the distribution and occurrence of mammals in the Shelley area, and the Friends Group is inviting all members of the public to participate in a weekend of activities around their visit. The weekend will be based at Shelley Forest Camp (approx. halfway between Tallangatta and Corryong), and is hosted by the Friends of Murray Mountain Parks with support from the Victorian Government Country Action Scheme. Planned activities include presentations by the Mammal Survey Group and Parks Victoria; along with general information about the Friends Group, Shelley Forest Camp - local history and points of interest. where some 10 -12 surrounding mountain tops can be located and identified. Most activities are set for the Sunday, several options starting around 9.30am, to be followed by a BBQ lunch and afternoon tea; but members of the general public are invited to arrive and camp over Saturday and/or Sunday night. For a small (camp) charge people are welcome to set up camp anywhere about the extensive Forest Camp grounds, or book a bunkroom, with up to 4 or more beds at your disposal. Full access to kitchen/cooking facilities and amenities are included. If planning to stay in the bunkhouse you will need to bring pillows and a sleeping bag or sheets and blankets. For more information or to register your interest in attending, please contact: Andrew Kingerlee on 0417 064 060 Or Tony/Gayl Sullivan (02) 6037 6230 Short walks will include a guided Nature Trail /Flora Identification Walk led by local authority Lyn Coulston; a talk and frog identification walk led by Charles Sturt, Adjunct Lecturer Alexandra Knight; and evening spotlight walks. Sunday activities will include guided visits to several local points of interest including Boggy Creek Trestle Bridge - Victoria‘s highest; Avondale Gardens (c1840) once surrounding a homestead, still thriving with many exotic trees and shrubs; and Lawrence Lookout from Hard times ahead ... It seems that every time I go to town, prices in the supermarket have gone up again! Not only does it seem to be costing me more to buy the groceries, but the cost of getting there has grown enormously over the past 2 years also. What’s a girl to do? This girl has sat back and had a long hard think about the state of the economy, both Australia’s, and mine, and here are a few money saving ideas I have tried and tested! Most of us around here have a lemon tree in the back yard. Recently there has be a spate of lemon home cleaning recipes on TV, in magazines, on the net, and I even found an entire book devoted to the subject. Maybe there’s something in this ... I have given a few of the ideas and recipes a bash, and not only am I saving some of my hard earned dosh, this stuff works. Thanks to a great website called www.simplesavings.com.au I have found an easy to follow chart that not only tells one what to mix, but how much you could potentially save in a year, by making your own household cleaners. The numbers will amaze you! You can sign up for a free e-mail loaded with tips and ideas to save you $$’s every month. To get you started, here’s a couple of easy to make recipes that I found work really, really well! P.S. They are also non-toxic, and you gotta love that! Ants – Lemons Leave cut lemons or squeeze out the juice along where they are coming in. For me, it is the along the edge of the door. Toilet – Bi-carb, white vinegar and eucalyptus oil I put about 2-3 tablespoons of Bi-carb in the bowl and about 1 cup of white vinegar. It fizzes and bubbles for a bit and then give it a scrub. I then put a cap full of eucalyptus oil in the cistern and flush. Kitchen sink and benches – Juice of one lemon, equal amount of white vinegar and fill the 250ml spray bottle with water, or if I’m not feeling that creative, hot white vinegar. Spray and wipe! Floors – Juice of one lemon or ½ cup white vinegar in ½ bucket of hot water Mops awwaayyyy ... Room Deodoriser – juice of ½ a lemon, 4 drops of lavender oil, warm water in a spray bottle. Shake well. Smells lovely. You can also use the lemon skins or orange skins and pour boiling water over them and steep for about 15 mins and then add the lavender oil to the scented water. With a little bit of creativity, a touch of elbow grease and a dab of forethought you can really save on household cleaners. Currents Showers, bathtub, hand basins, widows, mirrors – hot (white) stats say as much as $1200 per year and in some cases more. Next vinegar I’m going to try make my own laundry washing powder... Place a container or cup (not the whole 2 litres) of white vinegar in Cheers All! Shirley the microwave and nuke it until its toasty warm. 1 cup in my microwave takes 50 seconds. I put it in a spray bottle, and pretty much everything comes up trumps. Walwa World October 2014 9 walwa.com.au or walwabushnursing.com Jingellic Show Society Trail Rides - 21st September 2014 A lovely sunny day laid ahead as the 32 riders left the showgrounds, crossed the bridge with the help of Andrew Green, our new policeman, and then travelled through many paddocks for a couple of hours. Meanwhile Bob Olman, Davide and I went ahead and set up camp in the picturesque valley beside Walwa Creek, at Alan and Mary Hunt’s farm down Shelly Rd. Bob had brought his home-made BBQ and a gazebo which helped all the cakes, slices and nibbles from being ruined as it was getting quite warm. Steve McHarg and Merrilee bought all the cool drinks. Then Ace Coughlan's son, Joe and son in-law Simon Lewis arrived with the Lion's BBQ. Everyone quickly set up camp and got everything organised before the riders arrived. The horses enjoyed drinking the cool water and having a rest. All the riders were soon having a cool drink themselves and then tucking into hamburgers, sausages and cakes and then having a rest themselves. The portable toilet was a great success, many thanks to Robbie McKimmie. Everyone enjoyed the rest but it was time to head off again. They travelled thru Robert and Janice Newnham's, Coleman's, Rodney Wolter's yards, Richard Wright's, Dave Hanna's, into Roys Road and then Shelly Road into Walwa, stopping at the Walwa Hotel for a photo before heading down River Road towards the Murray River, then into Dave Hanna's, coming out at the second creek crossing, across River Road and back into Dave Hanna's, thru Snake Gully and into the Upper Murray Resort, back across the bridge and into the showgrounds. Arriving 6 pm. They spent a good 8 hours in the saddle, but everyone had a great time. Walwa World October 2014 10 walwa.com.au or walwabushnursing.com A Special thank you from The Jingellic Show Committee to all the Landholders for letting the riders through their farms. After Joe and Simon left Hunt's farm they headed back to the showgrounds and started to make a camp fire to heat all the 10 camp ovens meals that the committee members had made the previous day. All the horses were tended to and people were starting to relax around different camp fires to keep warm. I was sitting near the fire that was heating up our food, helping Joe and Simon when Peter Sutherland demonstrated the advantage of wearing all natural fibre clothing, as he tripped on a handle of one camp oven, tried to regain his balance, as he turned he curled up like a turtle and fell on his back into the hot fire still holding onto his beer and did not spill a drop. Many hands lifted him out of the fire, rolled him over to see what damage he might have received, but he jumped up with no injuries other than a couple of minor burn holes in his jeans. Thank you Joe and Simon, Steve and Merrilee, and all the ladies who made cakes and slices that everybody loved so much. Cheers Cecilia Thank you Bob and Dave. Thank you to our President, Ace Coughlan for all the hard work he does to make the day a success. Thank you Robbie for organising the trail ride again this year. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the ride and seeing a bit more of our A special thank you to Steve for following riders in the afternoon with drinks and the toilet Walwa World October 2014 11 walwa.com.au or walwabushnursing.com LOW BACK PAIN Low back pain affects most of us at some stage in our active adult lives and is one of the most common ailments afflicting mankind. It may be described as fibrositis, slipped disc, lumbago, arthritis in the back, rheumatism or when it causes pain extending into the leg, sciatica. Lower back pain often starts without warning and for no obvious reason, interfering with simple activities of living and affecting sleep. Once we recover from an acute episode of back pain, most of us quickly forget our lower back problems. Due to a lack of knowledge and understanding, we are often unable to deal with present symptoms ourselves and certainly have no way of preventing future lower back problems. According to Robin McKenzie, world renowned and author of “Treat your own Back”, the management of your back is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. You can call on doctors, physiotherapists and chiropractors for treatment, but in the end, ONLY YOU CAN REALLY HELP YOURSLF: POSTURE: In the standing position, there is an inward curve in the small of your back called THE LUMBAR LORDOSIS. This is lost whenever the back is rounded, usually when sitting or bending forward. If it is lost often and for long enough, then lower back problems may develop. MECHANICAL PAIN: If you understand this, you are more than halfway towards solving your problems. Pain of mechanical origin occurs whenever the joint between two bones is placed in a position that overstretches the surrounding soft tissues. E.g. Try bending one finger backwards until you feel a strain. You will feel mild discomfort initially, but if you held it for a prolonged time, pain will eventually develop. If you bend your finger back past the point of strain to pain, the pain is immediate. You have overstretched and your pain warning system is telling you that to continue movement in that direction will cause damage. If you ignore the warning and continue to overstretch, DAMAGE WILL OCCUR. Most lower back pain is caused by prolonged overstretching of ligaments and other surrounding soft tissues. Whenever we remain in a relaxed position, whether standing, sitting or lying, prolonged overstretching can easily occur. Allowing our posture to slouch is the real culprit. DAMAGE occurs with overstretching and with great forces, such as tackling in football, or lifting too heavy objects. When the ligament surrounding the disc is injured to such an extent that the disc loses its ability to absorb shock and its outer wall becomes weakened, this allows the soft inside of the vertebral disc to bulge outwards. In extreme cases, it bursts through the outer ligament. When the disc bulges far enough backwards, it may press painfully on the sciatic nerve causing pain, numbness and weakness as far down as the foot. When tissues heal, they form scar tissue, which is less elastic than normal tissue and tends to shorten. Movement stretches the scars and produces pain. Unless appropriates exercises to restore normal flexibility are performed, the healed tissue, the scarring, may become a constant source of pain and stiffness lasting for years. DEVELOP SOME GOOD HABITS: Maintain lumbar lordosis especially when sitting is important. Use a specialised back rest (RACV have them in Wodonga ) for use when driving. Regular interruption of prolonged sitting, getting up and moving about regularly is also important to prevent the onset of back pain. When working bent forward as in vacuuming or weeding, it is best to do this in the morning when muscles are fresh and strong and also interrupt working with standing upright and doing backbends to counteract the effects of stooping. Best to not stay on one position for more than 20 minutes. Keep Moving. LIFTING OBJECT: If your back is rounded when lifting, this raised the pressure in the discs to a much higher level than when body is upright and lordosis present. In order to minimize the risks of lifting, stand upright and bend backwards 5 -6 times immediately before and after lifting, especially with a single heavy lift. This ensures that there is no distortion already present in the joints of the lower back while you lift. This is especially important if you have been in a stooped position or sitting for a prolonged time immediately before the lift. CORRECT LIFTING TECHNIQUE: Stand close to the load with a wide stance, bend knees, keep back straight but accentuate the lordosis,, keep steady, no jerking, shift your feet to turn to avoid twisting. LADIES LUNCH AND GETTING CONNECTED.... sitting around a table... In speaking with attendees afterwards, not only did everyone enjoy the experience, but one lady commented that she had always thought that the women of On Monday 29 September, WBNC hosted a ladies lunch with Walwa were connected to each other and that they have a really guest speaker Emilia Barrow. good network, and that it was reassuring to have it Emilia has practiced for the past 12 years on a fortnightly basis as confirmed. Lunch was provided by our talented cook, Lydia, who continues to amaze with the quality of her meals, and the the attending mental health professional here at Walwa Bush Nursing Centre. Emilia is a registered clinical social worker who raspberry cheesecake was extraordinary. Since then, a couple of uses a variety of strength based techniques in her practice. Emilia women have asked more events like this. As a result, we are open to suggestions for future topics. spoke about what it is that makes up mental health, its degrees and mental illness, and in particular, STRESS. We participated in If you would like to see Emilia, please contact the Walwa a two mindfulness exercises aimed at helping us to recognise Medical Clinic for more details on 02 6037 1222. when we are feeling stressed and managing those times. It was really a peaceful scene watching everyone’s face relax as they Shirley Sprenger worked through the experience. Unfortunately, there was no camera in sight, but if you could just imagine 16 sleeping beauties th Walwa World October 2014 12 walwa.com.au or walwabushnursing.com CRT Agmate Rural Services Corryong will be servicing the Walwa area every Tuesday.. Please contact us for orders 02 6076 1166 YOGA Yoga with Irene Palmer is currently 5:30pm Wednesdays. If you are interested in coming to Yoga at a different time email Irene [email protected] or phone 0427 371 357 ALWA MEDICAL CLINIC Doctors in November Dr Barbara Hoare Dr Hoare’s special interest are nutritional and environmental medicine Dr Alison Walsh Dr Walsh’s special interest is food intolerance & allergy Appointments can be made with the following practitioners Counselling - Emilia Barrow on 5th & 22th November - Ph: 6037 1222 Physiotherapists – 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th November - Ph: 6076 3200 Maternal Health Nurse - Marie Kirk by appointment - Ph: 6076 3200 Walwa World October 2014 13 walwa.com.au or walwabushnursing.com at CERT - A REWARDING EXPERIENCE. I had the privilege of being a C.E.R.T member for some nine years. This was truly an enjoyable experience on at least three counts. Firstly I gained valuable training in rendering first aid to community members in need of medical assistance, whilst they awaited ambulance assistance and in many cases helping with transportation to the hospital facility. Secondly, I had the reward of assisting people who were traumatised in varying degrees and, in supporting and reassuring them. Finally I worked with a wonderful team of people from Walwa and Jingellic District. We were constantly supported by the Walwa Medical Nursing Centre staff and the highly professional and dedicated members of the New South Wales and Victorian ambulance services. I would encourage anyone in the District to become a member of CERT if able to do so. I am so grateful to have had this life experience which has so enhanced my confidence and provided so many positive outcomes and friendships. Rosemary Murray Albury WALWA AND DISTRICTS COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM CERT COMMITTE OF MANAGEMENT ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 11 November 2014 6.30pm Walwa Hotel All community members welcome-all positions declared vacant Meal provided The COM meets up to four times a year to provide support to the CERT with governance, grants and procurement. If you wish to volunteer for a position please call COM chair Caroline Staughton on 0427371371 Walwa World October 2014 14 walwa.com.au or walwabushnursing.com BRA HUNT COMPLETED 157 bras were collected from Walwa/Jingellic area. A big thank you to all those people who contributed. MEALS AVAILABLE WITH ACCOMMODATION Another recipe from Woolly Wombat cook book LAMB JINGELLIC Contributed by David Hunt Take a boned leg of lamb, stuff with mixture of Uncooked long grain white rice Crushed nuts Chopped apricots Prunes Chopped onion Fresh mint Garlic Black pepper Walwa World October 2014 Ground caraway seeds Allspice Put into a baking dish that can be well sealed. If necessary seal lid with dough of flour and water. Place baking dish in a larger dish containing some water. Cook in a slow oven 220 degrees F for 6 to 7 hours. -------------------------------------------------LAWN DRESSING Contributed by Nea Smithwick 3lbs sulphate ammonia 1lb superphosphate - mix well Use at the rate of 4 1/2 lbs per 1,000 square feet. Spread evenly. Water in well 15 walwa.com.au or walwabushnursing.com Act now to reduce fire hazards around your home As we move into the fire season, Towong Shire Council is urging every household to take action now to prepare their properties for a safe summer. Inspections of properties in township areas will soon take place to ensure that fire hazard risks are addressed as soon as possible. Cr David Wortmann, Councillor and member of the Towong Shire Municipal Fire Prevention Committee said that clearing up around the home is an essential part of being fire ready. “Some straightforward jobs such as cleaning out gutters, pruning overhanging branches and removing flammable items that are close to the house will help you to prepare your home for the fire season,” advised Cr Wortmann. As part of Council’s preparations for the fire season, Council inspects properties in township areas for fire hazards. If a property is overgrown or contains derelict cars, buildings or other rubbish, a Fire Prevention Notice can be issued. Property owners or occupiers must then remove the hazards within fourteen days or risk incurring a $1,476 fine plus the cost of Council removing the hazard. “We encourage all households to access the CFA’s Fire Ready information,” said Cr Wortmann. “The CFA has a number of tools designed to help you prepare for the fire season,” he said. Visit the Plan & Prepare section of the CFA’s website www.cfa.vic.gov.au or contact Council to obtain a hard copy of the Fire Ready Kit. For more information about Council’s fire preparation and prevention activities, contact Mr Craig Reid on 02 6071 5100. NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM Local community organisation, Walwa & District Community Support Group Inc., has been awarded $3,450 from Australia Post as part of its 2014 Our Neighbourhood Community Grants program. The program funds projects that improve local neighbourhoods and support those in need. Australia Post Managing Director and Group CEO, Ahmed Fahour, said the Our Neighbourhood Community Grants program was established to recognise and reward organisations that, like Australia Post, help people everywhere and every day so their communities work better and can prosper. Walwa & District Community Support Group Inc. was chosen for plugging people into a digital media education program, which reflects the Our Neighbourhood aspiration of helping build healthier, more vibrant and inclusive communities across Australia. “Staying in contact, accessing services and remaining connected to each other in our small, isolated rural community is difficult due to distance, poor roads, and an older population with limited understanding of digital technology,” said Margy Fury, secretary of the Walwa Community Shop Committee. “This grant will give us the capacity to improve communication and con-nectivity by providing education for our older population to assist them to use Facebook, email, Twitter and the internet generally,” she explained. “Since launching Our Neighbourhood Community Grants in 2013 we’ve had an overwhelmingly positive response from thousands of All unsuccessful grant applicants will receive a complimentary strategic grants webinar to provide feedback and advice on how to organisations doing some really important work in their local communities,” he said. develop grant-ready project plans to improve their chances for future grant application success. “We are delighted to award funding to this year’s successful organisations and congratulate all of them on their dedication and commitment to their respective causes.” Walwa World October 2014 16 walwa.com.au or walwabushnursing.com MONTHLY COMMUNITY CALENDAR WALWA-JINGELLIC 1ST WEEK MONDAY 10:30am - 3:30pm 2ND WEEK 3RD WEEK 4TH WEEK Community Shop Kerrie Community Shop Community Shop Community Shop 2-3pm Balance Class WBNC Yvette Balance Class WBNC Balance Class WBNC Balance Class WBNC 5:30 - 6:30pm Power Bar WBNC Yvette Powerbar WBNC Powerbar WBNC Powerbar WBNC TUESDAY 5:30-6:30pm Powerbar WBNC Yvette RUM meeting @ studio 5:30 - 6:30 pm WEDNESDAY 10:30 - 3pm Community Shop Kerrie Community Shop Community Shop Community Shop 11:45am - 3:30pm Planned Activity Group WBNC Kylie Planned Activity Group WBNC Planned Activity Group WBNC Planned Activity Group WBNC 5:30 - 6:30pm Yoga WBNC Irene Yoga WBNC Yoga WBNC Yoga WBNC 8pm Music Group Music Group Music Group Music Group Jingellic Show Society meeting @ Walwa Hotel THURSDAY 9-10am 9-9:30am Catholic Church Exposition Catholic Church Exposition Catholic Church Exposition Catholic Church Exposition Ladies Golf Caroline Walwa Golf Club Ladies Golf Walwa Golf Club Ladies Golf Walwa Golf Club Ladies Golf Walwa Golf Club Tangled Threads Old Jingellic School Kerrie 10am Bookclub D 11am 2:30pm Bridge Group Penny Walwa Golf Club Bridge Group Walwa Golf Club Bridge Group Walwa Golf Club Bridge Group Walwa Golf Club 5:30-6:30pm Powerbar WBNC Yvette Powerbar WBNC Powerbar WBNC Powerbar WBNC 6:30pm Ladies Night Cecilia Community Shop Community Shop LIONS Walwa Hotel Vyner 7pm FRIDAY 10:30 - 3:30pm Community Shop Kerrie SATURDAY SUNDAY 9 am Catholic Church Service 11:30am Uniting Church Service Community Shop Walwa V Federals at home Walwa V Cudgewa at home Catholic Church Service Catholic Church Service Catholic Church Service If you would like your group or activity listed in the calendar please contact Irene at [email protected] Contact Phone Numbers: WBNC 02 6037 1220 Penny 02 6037 1275 Caroline 02 6037 1271 Kerrie 0408 696 384 Walwa World October 2014 17 walwa.com.au or walwabushnursing.com WALWA HOTEL 39 Main Street, Walwa Vic 3709. ICE COLD BEER ON TAP TAKE AWAY BEVERAGES LARGE SELECTION OF WINES & SPIRITS MEALS, PIZZA &TAKEAWAY FOOD DAILY Specials Board - changes regularly Tuesday Night Parmi & Pot Thursday Night Fish & Chip Lunch: Monday - Sunday Dinner: Monday - Saturday 12.00 - 2.00pm 6.00 - 8.00pm Accommodation, Ice, Large Shaded Beer Garden Friendly staff Your Hosts: Alan & Chris Phone/Fax: 02 60371310 THANK YOU BOOK CHOOKS A big thank you to Neva Taylor, Mary Connors, Betty Hallinan and Elma van de Hoef for helping with the folding of Our October Bookclub was held at Marie's home. The month's book for discussion was titled "Dark Victory" by David Marr and Marion Wilkinson. This subject of this book dealt with the political situation pertaining to the Tampa Crisis and the babies overboard. September Walwa World Those that read this (a few of us felt the topic a bit heavy so chose other books to read for the month!!) gained a lot of insight into this strange political time. Many lies being told and much political spin. Hopefully, our next month's book will appeal to more members. "Revolutionary Road" by Richard Yates” is the story of Frank and April Wheeler, a bright young couple, who are bored by the banalities of suburban life and long to be extraordinary'. Tennessee Williams described the book as a "masterpiece!!". It sounds promising. Cheers Bron. Radio Upper Murray house will be auctioned on site Saturday 8 November 2014 Walwa World October 2014 18 walwa.com.au or walwabushnursing.com ARCHITECT ARTIST ASTRONAUT AUTHOR BAKER, BUILDER BUTCHER CARPENTER DENTIST DRIVER FARMER FIREFIGHTER LAWYER NURSE PHOTOGRAPHER PILOT PLUMBER SAILOR SCIENTIST SOLDIER TAILOR, TEACHER OARS TRUE ZERO 5 letter words CHAIR ORDER RADIO READY 8 letter words ADVANCED FOOTBALL Walwa World October 2014 T H E K I D S Look at the clues below and fill all the numbers you can into the grid. Then start again and use your answers to help solve the other Can you fit all the words correctly into the grid? Two letters have already been entered. 3 letter words DOG DRY EEL EGG EYE OFF 4 letter words ACRE CRAB EVEN F O R Across 2. Ninety-one doubled 4. Half of sixty-eight 5. 7 across plus 14 down 7. Sixty-six divided by three 8. 3421 reversed 10. Fifty-two divided by four 12. Number of hours in a day 13. Half of 3536 15. Three times seven 16. Five times thirteen 17. Forty-eight doubled 18. Eight times sixty-four 19 Down 1. Fifty-four divided by three 2. Number of days in a fortnight 3. Half of 5842 4. 17 across divided by three 6. Four times 15 across 7. 9 down minus ninety 9. 123 reversed 11. Five times 1131 14. Half of 152 15. 10 across doubled 17. Four times twenty-three 19. Seventy-five divided walwa.com.au or walwabushnursing.com Walwa General Store & Newsagency Friendly Service guaranteed Summer Trading Hours: 8am to 6pm. Winter Trading Hours: Sat. 8am to 5pm. 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