Press 12th February, 2015

A community newspaper produced by Pyramid Hill College
12th February, 2015
Diary
February
13
Schools House Swimming Sports
14
Lions Market
Valentine’s Day
19
VFF Meeting Vic Hotel
26
Swimming Pool & Tennis Club
Family Night
March
18
RACV Fly the Flag Rally
Morning Melodies
24
PHNC Catering Committee AGM
27
End of 1st Term
Give Blood
Help Save Lives - did you know that
three lives are saved from each
donation to Blood Bank— a group
travel to Bendigo every 3 months.
Next trip is Monday, 16th February.
Please call 5455 1287 if you would
like to come along.
Lions Market
This Saturday
14th February
9.00—1.00
Memorial Hall
Come along and check out the
stalls and enjoy a cuppa and a
chat (morning tea provided by
Men’s Shed for gold coin
donation)
Produced by
Pyramid Hill College
Kelly Street,
Pyramid Hill, 3575
Tel: 5455 7377 Fax: 5455 7106
Email: [email protected]
Website:
www.pyramidhillc.vic.edu.au
Pyramid Hill College
Indonesian Language Assistant
Pyramid Hill College has been fortunate
enough to receive funding to employ an
Indonesian Language Assistant. We are
pleased to welcome Tiara Maharani, who
is our new Assistant and she will be
living in our community for the rest of
the year.
Tiara’s role at the College will be to
work with students and teachers to
provide expertise and correct language
usage and contribute to the Indonesian
language
program through
other
activities.
Tiara has written some
information about herself below.
My name is Tiara Cita Maharani, but people call me Tiara. I was born in
Ciamis, West Java on June 9, 1991. I live with my mother and my
brother in Majalengka, West Java. My mother is a teacher. She teaches
accounting in a vocational school. My brother is in college. He’s
studying Resort & Tourism Management in NHI, Bandung.
My hobbies are reading and dancing. I like reading detective novels or
everything. I like traditional dances, especially jaipongan. Besides, I also
like to cook.
I’m so happy to be an Indonesian Language Assistant to Pyramid Hill
College. The staff and students are so wonderful. Hopefully, I can be a
part of Pyramid Hill College and contribute to any events and celebrations.
Pyramid Hill College & St. Patrick’s School
House Swimming Sports
Friday, 13th February
Beginning at 9.00 am at the Pyramid Hill
Swimming Pool - all welcome 1
Mologa &
District
Landcare Group
A general meeting of the
Mologa & District
Landcare group will
be held
on 24th February, at 8 pm
at the Boyd residence.
All members & non
members welcome.
Items for discussion:
The Centennial Anzac Day
Service and any other
matter concerning
Landcare.
Enquiries to Bill
5436 5275
Need a Caterer??
Pyramid Hill Pre-School
Committee is available for all
your catering needs
Dinners, Weddings,
Birthdays, Funerals,
Afternoon Teas,
Clearing Sales
Seniors News
Just a reminder that our Luncheon is on
Friday, 13th February.
For Sale
From Senior Citz
One Pool Table
Hope everyone is keeping cool and
Happy Birthday to anyone having one.
Just a reminder - we offer:
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Cards every Thursday at 7 pm
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Crib on the first Friday of each
month at 1.30 pm
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Lunch every second Friday
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DVD and cuppa every third Friday
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Bingo every fourth Friday 1.30pm
If there is a fifth Friday, then it is lunch at
the Pub.
Come along to any event and enjoy a nice
social occasion.
Membership is $2 and open to all
over 55.
There are several vacancies on the
committee, so don’t be shy, its not hard
work. Just come along to the next
committee meeting on 17th February at
5pm and show your interest.
From our card reporter Peg - Thursday,
5th—six played 500—Ivor, Peg and
Jeanette won 4 games. Trevor, Wanda &
Jess won 2. Early night after supper.
Friday—Crib was played—Terry & Peg
versus June & Carol. Peg & Terry won
first 4 games, June & Carol the last, so
they went home while they were in
front!! Very sporting of Peg & Terry!
Size: 8’ x 4’
Immaculate condition
Very solid, very heavy
$1500
Contact Zelma - 0428 111 852
or any committee member
kidsROCK
Kids Rock
** Tuesday, 24th February
Church of Christ Hall
3:30 to 5:00
Open for children 5 years old
or Prep to Year 8 to enjoy
Games, Stories,
Craft & Singing - $1
It would be great to see you
there
For more
informaon:
Gwen Searle
54559238
Robyn Spowart
54559278
Reasonable rates
Another trip planned for cooler weather.
Contact: Rachel Cain
Stay well, Stay safe!
0428 557 231
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Further Information: Phone: 5455 7129 Email: [email protected]
Phone: 5455 7391
Pyramid Hill Neighbourhood House
Rural Transac,on Centre
22 Kelly Street (PO Box 86)
Pyramid Hill 3575
Cold Beer
Wines & Spirits
Lunch and Dinner
Wednesday to Saturday
Accommodation
Catering for functions
Bottle Shop
What’s On at the Pub
Phone: 03 5455 7129 Email: [email protected] Fax: 03 5455 7122
PYRAMID HILL AND DISTRICT
COMMUNITY TELEPHONE DIRECTORY 2015
Kitchen open
Wednesday-Saturday
lunch and dinner
Chinese & Australian meals
available
Lunch Specials
The Pyramid Hill Neighbourhood House is updating the Community Telephone
Directory. The only way to keep the information accurate is to gather alterations
and additions directly from telephone subscribers.
Choose from 10 different
$10 meals
If you have any changes to the Pyramid Hill & District Community Telephone
Book, please fill in the following details and return to the Pyramid Hill
Neighbourhood House no later than 27th February 2015.
Wednesday
Steak Night - $20
Scotch or T-Bone
with a free house drink
Choose from two different listing formats:
Family name followed by Initials Only
OR
Family name followed by Given Names (see examples below)
Family Name…………………………………………………….........................................
Inials (if preferred) ………………………………………..............(eg G&M or GS&MH)
OR
Given Names (if preferred)…………………………...................……………………….
(eg George & Margaret)
Thursdays—Parma Night
Classic parma $17
8 different parmas to
choose from—$18
Plus free house drink
Fridays
Joker Poker Fridays
Free ticket with every drink
bought between 6-8pm.
Must be there to win.
$5 Dry Schooners 6-8pm
Street.........................................………………………………………………………………..
Town/Locality…………….......................................................……………………
Telephone……………………....................................................…………
Mobile Telephone Number …………............................................……………
Email................................................................................................................
Fax Number………………………………............................................
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our news, updates, specials
and events.
Victoria Hotel supplies
Kwik Gas swap bottles - all
types of bottles accepted.
Available 7 days per week
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Pyramid Hill Store
2 Kelly St, Pyramid Hill
Phone: 5455 7322
Fax: 5455 7241
Great range of Groceries
Fresh Fruit & Vegetables
Deli Items Meat & Bread
Bottle Shop Rural Supplies
Elgas Bottles
Everything you need!
FREE Home Delivery
Telstra Phone Re-Charge
Citylink Passes
Fishing Licences
Elgas Agents
ATM
Bendigo Bank On-Line
Agency
Bank Hours 10am-4pm
Monday - Friday
Pyramid Hill, Mitiamo
Raywood, VFF Meeting
Pyramid Hill Bakery
Café
Thursday, February 19th
At 6.30 pm for tea or
7.30 pm for the meeting
Mon—Fri 7am to 8.30pm
Sat-Sun - 8 am—8.30pm
Stop cooking at 8 pm
At the Victoria Hotel.
The meeting is to discuss a
proposed bus trip with the
Wedderburn VFF group
Open 7 Days
Large range of
Cakes & Slices
Freshly baked Pies, Pasties
Full Bainmarie at lunch
All members and non members
welcome
Lunch time meals Mon—
Mon—Fri
Freshly made Rolls
Fish & Chips & Ice Creams
Pizzas - Thurs—
Thurs—Sun
Fresh Flowers
in Bouquets and
arrangements
Eat in or take away
Cold drinks Slushies & Smoothies
and lots lots more
Now available
Trading Hours
Saturday 9 am-1.30 pm
Sunday 10 am-1.30 pm
Phone:
5455 7137
Phone: 5455 7035
Pyramid Butchery
Paul Walters
Orders now being taken for
Valentines Day
February 14th
Phone:
5455 7115
Smallgoods
Poultry Products
Ham & Bacon
Cut up and pack
private stock
Spit hire
Member of Petals & Teleflora
Send flowers gifts and
hampers world wide.
Dr. Nii Darko, Medical Practitioner
Jaeschke Silos
Geoff Burke
your local agent for
Jaeschke Silos
Selling Field Bins
(Grain & Super)
and Silos
Phone 5455 7339 a.h.
Mobile 0428 557 389
fax 5455 7205
Pyramid Hill Family Clinic
- Gladfield Rd
Phone: 5452 1601 Mobile 0415 224 958
Appointments available:
Tuesday- 1:30-4.00
Thursday- 1:30-4.00
Bulk billing will only be done if you are a current holder of a Health Care, DVA
or Pension card, are under 17 years, or if you are having a Care Plan procedure,
getting results. If you require out of hours medical care Emergency = Ring 000
Urgent = Go to Kerang Hospital as there is a doctor on call 24/7
Alternatively you can ring the After Hours GP Helpline T: 1800 022 222,
Your call is answered by a registered nurse who triages your call and if
determined that you would benefit from talking to a GP, your call is then
transferred.
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If it is determined that the call is a “Emergency’ they will call 000 for you and
stay on the line with you until help arrives.
Bettina’s
Hair Beauty &
Body Therapy
For all the latest style in
colours, perms and sets
Body waxing &
body spray tanning
Vibrosaun Treatments
Sheer relaxation
Skin & muscle toning
Natural Sea body wraps
for detoxing
& skin balance
Telephone
5455 7174
Pyramid Hill
Building
Contractor
Football Netball
Club
Home Renovations
Vinyl Siding
Concrete Works
Celebrations
1818-19 April 2015
The Pyramid Hill Football &
Netball Club are celebrating 125
years - 1890—2015 of Football
and Netball.
Further information from
David James - 0488 557 092
Monday – Friday
6.00 am – 5.00pm
Saturday
8.00 am – 12 noon
Sunday - Newsagency
8 am—11 am
Post Office Closed
Friendly service
Great range of cards
and stationery
Book V/Line Tickets
and much more
Pyramid Hill Tennis
Phone: 5455 7036
GDB ELECTRICAL PTY LTD
(Glen Bartels) REC No 1811
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Domes,c, Stock,
Swimming Pools etc.
7 DAYS A WEEK.
John & Julie Quinlan
Phone 03 5456 7408
Mobile - 0428 567 408
Lake Meran finally put their Round four
card in? Not too many Mars Bars at
Yarrawalla this week? Sylvaterre knocked
off their perch? Are Greens making
their run!
Fax: 5455 7150
General Electrical Work
Supply & wiring of new Hot Water Units
TV antenna installations
Selling & Servicing DAVEY PUMPS
with a large range of spare parts always in stock
Call Glen on 0427 557342
BPB-DB-L1458
Small or Large Load Will deliver anywhere for
Seniors
Calivil North 46
Greens 44
Sylvaterre 41.5
Yarrawalla 41
Mincha West 38
Lake Meran 32
Lake Charm 20.5
Kerang 15.5
Juniors
Greens 32
Lake Meran 28
Kerang 24
Yarrawalla 8
Mincha West 8
Lake Charm 0
Mobile:
0427 844 064
Quinlans Water
Deliveries
Ladder after Round 15
Pyramid
Newsagency/
Post Office
Laurie Smith
Boort Dental Clinic
For all your family
dental needs
Private and Concession Card
Holder appointments
Available
Phone: 5451 5230
Thinking of trading water?
Want superior advice and service
Call us
You won’t be disappointed
1800 657 367
5
Tony’s Bazaar
Photos Wanted
Church Services
7 Kelly Street, Pyramid Hill
Phone: 5455 7153
Gifts
Seedlings-Flowering/Vegies
Citrus Trees
Garden Ornaments
& Statues
Osmocote, Potting Mixes
& Fertilisers
Cow Manure, Chook Manure
& Blood & Bone
Shrubs, Palms Natives &
Ground Cover
Holiday Hours
Open Monday 22—
Wednesday 24
Closed Christmas Day
Open 26-31
Closed New Year’s Day
From 2 Jan—normal
hours
Mologa & District Landcare Group are
seeking photos of WW1 solders on
the Mologa War Memorial .
We are producing a booklet called the
"WW1 Memorial at Mologa
Victoria" and have not been able to
obtain photos of the following
soldiers, preferably in uniform.
Name
Service No.
Daniel O' Sullivan
(real name - Christopher Cooney)
Patrick Joseph Ryan
John Francis Ryan
Wilson David Townsend
Charles Leonard Fyffe
David Gordon Fyffe
5747
2784
890
2498
5380
3820
We would be very thankful if you
could help us in this matter.
Please contact.
Bill Boyd 03 5436 5275 or
[email protected]
Guido Assmann 03 5436 5282 or
[email protected]
St. Thomas’ Anglican Church
Sunday February 15th
9.00am Morning Prayer
UCA to join us
Sunday February 22nd
10.30am Parish Service
at St. Thomas’
followed by AGM and lunch
Further enquiries please phone
Rector: Bishop Ron Stone
Ph: 0400 558 570
Presbyterian
Tyndale Church, Victoria Street
Reid Plumbing
All Services - 3.30 pm
RT40 Ditchwitch
Trencher
Contact Mr Ern Miller
Phone 5455 7362
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latest technology in trenching,
fast, efficient, reliable
with compeve prices
Office - 5456 2574
24 hour service
Contact:
Paul Reid
0428 562 577
Pyramid Hill
Prescription Depot &
Cohuna Amcal
Pharmacy
Check out our monthly
catalogue specials
Expert advice from our
pharmacist any time.
Help Needed
On Wednesday, March 18th,
The RACV Fly the Flag Rally will
be coming to Pyramid Hill
between 1.00—2.00 pm for
afternoon tea.
Approx 350 people are
expected.
The Historical Society are
coordinating the food and
would like as much help as
possible with suitable food
for a light afternoon tea.
Some people may remember
when this Rally visited our town
after the floods.
Any donations received will be
put towards powder-coating the
historic gates to Mitchell Park.
Any enquiries to
Margaret Williamson
5455 7192
Church of Christ
Kelly Street
11 am Worship Service
All Welcome
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Pyramid Hill
Uniting Church
Tyndale Church, Victoria Street
Worship Services at 9 am
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Catholic Services
Victoria Street
St Patrick's Pyramid Hill - Saturday
6.30pm
(Eposition and confession 6pm)
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MILLER’S AG. SUPPLIES
Bowls
Notes
(Members of the AIRR Buying Group)
60+ Lads
The lads, Alan, Allan, Andy and
Ernie, travelled to Boort this week
and let the chook off the hook in their
first game. However, they made a
good come back and joined the chook
hunt winning their other two games.
Here’s something to cheer you up,
guys…Q: Did you hear about the
chicken who could only lay eggs in
the winter? A: She was no spring
chicken.
Saturday Pennant
Division 1 played Cohuna Golf 2 and
were pipped at the post, going down
67-71. Sadly, it was one of those
matches we should have won!!
Unfortunately,
the
opposition
probably saw it differently. The
empire was building nicely until it
came crashing down in the final
stages of a nail-biting finish. Our
players should take heart, however, as
a four shot loss is more
‘disappointing’ than ‘disasterous’!
Lionel, Laurie., Jean & Andy had a
great team win 31-20.
Beau, Ian, Kate & Graham also
recorded a sound victory 24-17, with
Ian getting the accolades for the day.
Glen, Fred, Jeanette & Helen had a
battle all day, but found the going too
tough, losing 12-34.
Division 3 played Kerang and,
regrettably, were not able to produce
the form of the previous week. The
final score of 62-78 was a good effort
against very strong opposition, but
still a disappointing loss given that a
spot in the finals was beckoning.
Charlie, Neil, Alan J., Andrew lost 20
– 33
Nola, Terry, John & Peter lost 14- 29
Brian, Allan F., Ernie & Bill put in
their ever-consistent effort to win 2816. All reports declared that Brian
was on fire (a cut above the rest) and,
as Skip, played some amazing, wellcalculated wicks.
1 Kelly Street, Pyramid Hill
Ph: 5455 7306 Fax: 5455 7488 Mob: 0427 181 461
Email: [email protected]
Locally operated by Nev & Michelle Miller,
Stephen, Emma, Cody, Joan & Roy
February Specials
Glanvac 6 - 100 ml - was $49.90 NOW $47
Heiniger Sheep Marker green - was $8.80 NOW $7
Dogpro Biscuits 20 kg - was $29.70 NOW $25
Purrfect Choice Cat Food 12 x 400 - $15.60!!!
While stocks last
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Working Bee: Thanks to those willing
workers who attended the Working Bee
last Friday when the front green was
given a haircut and manicure. Brian’s
knowledge and expertise in matters
relating to the green keeping is
invaluable. Brian, Andy, Allan F.,
Lionel, Bruce, Nola and Marie N. toiled
through the heat in an effort to improve
the playing surface and the surrounds.
I’m sure all who benefit from your
work will thank you. Thanks, also to
Ernie who has been repairing the seats
yet again. It’s a shame you weren’t
around to enjoy the feast that was
provided to the Working Bee crew,
Ernie.
Coming Events:
Saturday Pennant: Division 1 host
Leitchville. Division 3 host Kerang
Golf. Players, please check whether you
are the nominated Duty Rink and carry
out your list of jobs as described on a
sheet pinned on the Office door.
Board Meeting: The next Board
Meeting is set for this coming Tuesday
night 17th February at 8:00pm.
Elders A/C Pairs Tournament:
Wednesday 11th March 1pm
Tournaments: With the end of the
Pennant season looming, there is a
myriad of tournaments being held
around the District. If you are interested in participating in any events,
please check the Notice Board in the
Clubhouse and let Lionel or Jan
know of your wishes.
Pyramid Hill
Night Netball
Competition
Anyone interested in playing
in the new season of Night
Netball is asked to contact:
Colleen Hampson
0427 506 375
Or Donna Wood
Star Day Fours Tournament:
Wednesday 25th Feb 10am. Catering
assistance will be required.
Pyramid Tyre & Auto Service
Proprietor - Paul Ballis
Phone: 5455 7214
* Tyres
* Batteries
* Windscreens
* 24 Hour Towing
* Air Conditioning
* Castrol Oils
* Fuchs Oils
* All Mechanical Repairs
* Front Wheel Alignment
* TWM Pumps & Small Engines
KAZZ’S
HEELS
Pyramid Hill
(In the Pyramid Hill
Chemist Depot)
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Call in and check out the
great range of shoes.
Mick’s Rural
Fencing
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Tennis Coaching
Tennis coaching will commence on
Post & Rail
Ca<le & Sheep Yards
Colourbond
All types of fencing
Servicing all areas
Tuesday the 17th of February
Mick or Tracey
Phone: 0428 990 701
5457 1329
Existing and new participants welcome
(prep-adult)
Must have insurance through a tennis
club ($20 payable if not registered)
Lessons are $5 per child or
$10 per family
Tip Truck Hire
Soil, Gravel, Grain
& Silage carted
Contact
Peter Reynolds
Phone 03 5455 7580
Mobile 0427 874 386
Victoria Street
Welding
Trailer Repairs
Golf buggy trailers,
Crates
For all welding needs and
small fabrication.
Rob Alexander
Ring 0428 366 235
Beginners 4:30
Intermediate 5:00
Prof's 5:45
Any enquiries to
Meg - 0429 366 470
Lions Market
Saturday, 14th February
9.00—1.00
The market is back for another
year. So come on down to the
Memorial Hall in Kelly Street
and have a look around.
Maybe buy some sweet treats,
crafty crafts, grab a BBQ
breakfast, have a cuppa & some
cake, homemade soaps, scented
candles, second-hand tools &
Much more.
Hope to see you there!
Ken Talbot
Tate Tuition
Cleaning
VCE English & EAL
IELTS, ISLPR, OET
Preparation
Face to Face or Online Tuition
Available
Reasonable Rates
Call Ken for all your
carpet and upholstery
cleaning needs
Free quotes!
Contact: Susan Tate
[email protected]
Phone:
0437 479 738
www.facebook.com/
www.tuitionongoldfields
0449 239 102
V/LINE
FROM MELBOURNE
Monday – Friday
Train dep Melb 7.42 am & 6.23 pm
Departs Bendigo 9.59 am & 8.39 pm
Arrives Pyramid 11.00 am & 9.42 pm
Tuesday and Thursday
(Need to book on Thursdays)
Train dep Melb 1.15 pm
Coach dep Bendigo 3.30 pm
Arrive Pyramid 4.54 pm
Friday Only
Train dep Melb 7.20 pm Bendigo 9.20
Coach departs Bendigo 9.20 pm
Arrives Pyramid 10.40 pm
Saturday only
Train dep Melb 8.36 am & 6.36 pm
Arrives Pyramid 11.46 am & 9.46 pm
Sunday only
Train dep Melb 8.36 am & 6.36 pm
Arrives Pyramid 11.46 am & 9.46 pm
TO MELBOURNE
Monday – Friday
Train dep Pyramid 8.18 am & 1.57 pm
Arrives Bendigo 9.21 am & 3.01 pm
Arrives Melb 11.36 am & 5.11 pm
Tuesday and Thursday
Coach dep Pyramid 10.55 am
Train dep Bendigo 12.30 pm
Arrive Melbourne 2.28 pm
Friday only
Coach dep Pyramid 5.05 pm
Arrives Bendigo 6.20 pm
Train Arrives Melb 8.49 pm
Saturday only
Train dep Pyramid 8.17 am & 2.37 pm
Arrives Bendigo 9.20 am & 3.41 pm
Arrives Melb 11.32 am & 5.43 pm
Sunday only
Train dep Pyramid 8.17 am & 5.34 pm
Arrives Bendigo 9.20 am & 6.37 pm
Arrives Melb 11.31 am & 8.48 pm
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Thursday 26th February
Fertiliser
5.00pm – 8.00pm
Bulk
Bulka bags
FREE ENTRY!
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Games & BBQ commencing at 5.00pm
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(Hamburger $2.50; Kebab $2.00;
Bags
Spreading
Sausage $1.00; Coleslaw FREE)
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Fertiliser & Seed
Gates open between tennis courts and swimming pool with
tennis racquets and balls available for use;
♦
Unveiling of Murals at pool;
♦
BYO old thongs to decorate and attach to the bollards in Pool
Gypsum & AgLime
Organics & Manure
Quality Pasture Seeds
grounds (decorations and writing implements supplied).
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Competitions with prizes on the night: Canoe races; diving
Clover
competitions; Best bomb.
Early night due to school the following day!
(Happy parents/happy teachers)
Let’s hope the warm weather
is consistent to allow for the
Pool Family Night to actually
happen, after last year when
all attempts were thwarted
by cold and/or wet weather.
BJ RYAN PLUMBING
Blaise Ryan
0412 364 263
Licensed in:
Hot & Cold Water
Sewer & Drainage
Type A Gas
Roofing
Mini Excavation available
Happy to service Torrumbarry, Patho,
Leitchville, Pyramid Hill, Gunbower
Ryegrass
Hair to Chat
Lucerne
Pasture blends
Thompsons Bridge Rd, Gunbower
Phone Stuart 5487 1269
0428 871 269
www.richriverseeds.com.au
Rob Manson
Phone
0407 509 011
UHF Channel 25
19 Barber Street, Pyramid Hill
5455 7505
for all hairdressing needs
Open:
en: Tuesdays Thursdays
Fridays
Grader Hire
Channelling &
Drainage Works
Road Forming
50 Barber Street,
Pyramid Hill, 3575
All Trades Home
Maintenance
For Decking
Wall & Floor Tiling
Fences, Sheds
& all House Repairs
Rob Alexander
Phone: 0428 3669 235
BLJ BUILDING
Brendan James
New homes, renovations,
extensions,
contracting
DBU-38901
Email:
[email protected]
Website: www.bljbuilding.com.au
Mobile: 0429 179 939
Home: 5447 4620
BK TALBOT
Transport
Livestock Grain Gypsum
Gravel Hay
Contact Byron
Mobile: 0428 557 404
Ross James
ELECTRICAL
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Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Mobile: 0447 161 892
[email protected]
Visiting S0licitor
Pyramid Hill & District
Mobile Consultations
at Home/Farm/
Business/Workplace
By appointment
Mark Ryan Legal GP
Phone: 5483 7425 0429 580
035
Email: [email protected]
Initial phone consultation/
advice
Silverleaf
Nightshade
Management
Northern District
Community Health
Service
12 Victoria Street
Pyramid Hill
FREE Field Days
9.00 am—4.00 pm
Monday—Friday
Landholders who are interested in
learning quality management techniques for tackling the weed Silverleaf
Nightshade (also known as Whitehorse
Nettle), are encouraged to register for
one of two free field days being run in
the Loddon Shire on the 25th & 26th
February 2015.
Nurse can be seen here
between 9—10 am
The days will feature up to date
research and advice on management of
this common summer growing weed, as
well as information on how to
participate in on farm trials for control
of the weed.
NSW DPI researcher Dr Hanwen Wu
and Murrumbidgee Landcare project
officer Phil Bowden will present
detailed information on Silverleaf
Nightshade and answer questions from
participants about the best control
options for the local area. Field days
include:
Rothacker’s Property
384 Mysia East Road, Mysia
25th February 9am – 12pm
Welsh’s Property
48 Woods Road, Calivil
26th February 9am – 12pm
To register your interest please contact
Anthony Gallacher on (03) 5446 9249
or [email protected] by Monday 23rd
February. Please include any dietary
requirements for catering as lunch will
be provided.
These events are funded by the Meat
and Livestock Association through the
New South Wales Department of
Primary Industries, Murrumbidgee
Landcare and the Graham Centre for
Agricultural Innovation and hosted by
the Loddon Plains Landcare Network.
Phone: 5455 7065
***In An Emergency
ring 000 for an
Ambulance***
CERT will then be activated.
If a non-emergency then
contact the office, or leave
a message.
All other services by
appointment only.
Enquiries to 5451 0200
GL&CM
Thomas Transport
Proudly Providing
Quality Service
B Double, Single Trailers for
Livestock, Wool, Tipper,
General & Container Freight
Clean, Reliable, Friendly
Phone: 5437 5264
Graeme: 0428 481 100
TI-nspire
Calculators
Please contact Pyramid
Hill College if you have
one at home for sale
5455 7377
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Ern Ferris passed away on 27th
January 2015, a few weeks short of
his 92nd birthday. He was born in the
Pyramid Hill hospital and lived in
the area all of his life, from the
family farm at the Terricks to the
Pyramid town. He had, at various
times, worked as shearer, transport
operator, share farmer, cleaner,
groundsman, all to supplement the
income while operating the family
farm.
Ern met his wife Mavis when, as a
newly appointed school teacher to
Bald Rock, she attended a function
at the Pyramid Hall. They were
married in June 1947 and moved to
Mincha West. As the family of four
children arrived over the next eight
years they moved to Macorna,
Mincha and back to the family farm
in 1961.
Ern and Mavis semi-retired in the
late seventies, to a block on Bullock
Creek near the Hill then into their
house in Barber St around 1985.
He has been involved at management
level in many organisations over the
years, including Swimming Pool committee, Macorna and Pyramid football
clubs, Historical Society, the Lions
Club where he was awarded the Melvin
Jones Award, Lions International’s
highest award for dedicated humanitarian service, and more recently was
pleased to be on the committee of the
Neighbourhood House.
Through
knowledge gained from years in these
positions, he became the “go-to guy”
for advice on club administration,
council issues, and on life itself.
In earlier life, Ern had doubts about his
literacy but with assistance from Mavis
initially, he became a prolific author
and wrote a five volume set of memoirs
and assisted many other people with
producing publications recording local
history.
Ern is survived by sisters Dorothy and
Hazel, and sons Alan and Graeme.
Daughter Jenny passed away in 2004
and Neil in 2014.
Iconic Design - Mandy Bishop
Business Cards and
Invitations - standard or personal form
For samples and further information, please check my website
www.iconicdesign.yolasite.com
Homemade:
Pies, Pasties, Sausage Rolls,
Cakes & Slices, Lasagne, Frittata
All Day Breakfast Menu
36 Kelly Street, Pyramid Hill
Monday - Friday
7.30 am – 4.30 pm
Local Produce & Hampers
Range of Inspirational Wall
Hangings
Gift ideas or “spoil yourself”!!
Come in and have a browse
Phone: 5455 7006
Hamburgers, Steak Sandwiches,
Souvlaki, Burrito, Paninis,
Focaccias, Sweet Chilli, BBQ or
Salt & Vinegar Wraps, Salad
Rolls, Wraps & Bowls
Birthday Cakes & Catering
Coffee Bank Bucket Hats
The family wishes to extend sincere
thanks to the people of Pyramid and
district
for
supporting
Ern’s
involvement in community activities
and family and friends who drove
him to functions and doctor’s
appointments in later years.
In particular we thank the Cert Team
members Cheryl, Cathy and Tania
who in the words of one of them,
“gave it their best shot” in Ern’s time
of need.
If there was ever an
example of the value of the Mecaps
personal alarm system this was it.
*******
Ern was a member of the Committee
of Management and also a volunteer
and a friend, mentor and confidant to
many in the community and
especially to those who frequented
the Neighbourhood House. He will
be missed greatly by all who
benefited from his kindness and
words of wisdom.
The Committee of Management,
Staff and Volunteers of the Pyramid
Hill Neighbourhood House would
like to say thank you Ern for your
commitment to our House.
Ern was a founding member of the
Pyramid Hill Men’s Shed and
regularly spent time happily working
on projects, learning new skills and
generally being involved with the
other members of the Shed. We
greatly appreciated Ern’s generous
donation of the lathe and will miss
seeing him at his station at the scroll
saw. Members and friends will
remember Ern for his support and
generosity and he will be greatly
missed.
The Purple Rain
Collection
“Alternative
Giftware”
Opening Hours:
Wednesdays, Thursdays
& Fridays
1.00 pm - 5.30 pm
14 Victoria Street
Pyramid Hill
0438 150 17911
Plumber
Queensland Fruit Fly
General
plumbing services,
roof, gas and drainage
Adult QFF are about 6 to 8 mm long and
**In Pyramid Hill 2nd
Wednesday each
month please call to
book a job **
Ring Rex
0419 553 025
are reddish-brown coloured with yellow
markings.
The above are two images of the QFF
which is beginning to infiltrate our area.
If we decide as a community to tackle this
threat now, we may have a chance of
stopping it in its tracks.
Obviously, as orchardists, we are deeply
concerned about the spread of this threat,
but if you enjoy growing your own fruit
and vegies, you too should be concerned,
as the QFF has the ability to completely
destroy almost any fruit or vegetable crop.
If you would like to see if you have this
pest, or would like to destroy it, there are a
few simple rules.
Buy some traps from a hardware shop
and install around your fruit trees
or vegie garden. (QFF prefer to
infest fruit that is still hanging on
the tree so put the trap inside a
tree).
Collect all fruit and vegies that fall to
the ground, as they could be
infested and the pupae have a
chance to hatch if they can move
into the ground. Put all fruit that
isn’t used into a sealed plastic
bag and either freeze and then put
in the rubbish, or put the sealed
bag in the sun for a few days to
cook.
Morning Melodies
We are on the road again,
Starting on Wednesday,
18th March.
Please let me know if you are
Interested in going.
June Ballis
Lifecycle
There are four stages in the life cycle of
QFF: egg, larva (maggot), pupa and adult.
Completion of the QFF life cycle is
dependent on temperature and moisture.
Each stage may take from a week to
several weeks and under favourable
conditions one generation takes about
four weeks. (Last winter, the QFF
managed to breed throughout winter in
northern Victoria.)
Small eggs are laid just under the skin of
the fruit where they develop into maggots.
Decay begins inside the fruit while the
outside of the fruit may appear intact.
These maggots become larvae, which
when matures leave the fruit and burrow
into the soil beneath the tree. Each larva
forms a hard, brown barrel-like shell from
its skin, inside which the pupa develops
into a fly
Female QFF are capable of laying several
hundred eggs during their lifetime, and
adults can live for many weeks. Female
flies usually mate once or twice but male
flies mate multiple times. There have
been sterile males developed to be
released into the environment to try and
stop the epidemic.
If you would like more information,
please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Sue Bennett and Brian Smith
Phone: 5455 1275
Farrar’s Garage
Elgas G
Mechanical Repairs
Servicing
Spare Parts
VACC Senior Mechanic
Gladfield Rd, Pyramid Hill
B.H. 5455 7057
A.H 5455 7278
Acacia Motor Inn,
Barham
16 large Units @ Budget
rates
Pool and BBQ Area
Group Booking Discounts
Discount for multiple nights
Buffet or Continental
Breakfast - served in
dining room.
Your hosts Bill & Shirley McKay
ay
Phone 5453 2955
New Name for Committee
Pyramid Hill Footy Ladies
Committee will now be known as
the Pyramid Hill Football/Netball
Clubs Catering Committee
The Annual General
Meeting will be held on
Tuesday, 24th March
Footy Sheds at 7.30 pm
New members encouraged— we
need some new members!
Concrete & Quarry
Products
Phone: 5455 7304
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