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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

 

KOOL KIDS HELP OUT

 

AUSTRALIA DAY AT MILLOO

 

AUSTRALIA DAY AT LOCKINGTON

 

HERITAGE COMPLEX

 

SHIRE OF CAMPASPE NEWS

 

GWEN RECOGNISED BY RSL

THANK YOU

MILLOO CWA

ELMORE LADIES TENNIS

BLU CRICKET CLUB’S C GRADE

TIES ON LAST BALL

 

Weekly Activities

 

WHAT’S ON AHEAD

 

News typing dates for 2010

 

 

 

LOCKY SCHOOL ACHIEVE ENERGY BREAKTHROUGH

 

Alan Hits the Airways

 

 

CHURCH TIMES

 

MEALS ON WHEELS

 

ORDINATION

 

CHRISTMAS IN LOCKY ENJOYED

 

BUSH NURSING CENTRE

50th BIRTHDAY SNAPSHOTS

 

LDBNC 50TH BIRTHDAY

CELEBRATIONS

 

LOCKINGTON BOWLS

 

Daily Activities

 

 

MERRY CHRISTMAS

From all at Lockington Community News

 

 

KOOL KIDS HELP OUT

 

Fr Simon Robinson and Central Victorian Riders President Steve Bond pass Donated Toys to a St Vincent De-pauls Volunteer in Bendigo

 

Lockington's Kool Club were part of a big adventure on Saturday December 5th when they participated with the motorcycling community of Bendigo to distribute Christmas cheer to the needy members of the Central Victorian Community

Fr. Simon Robinson, of St Mary’s Anglican Church Lockington, being the only member of the clergy participating, was called on to give the Christmas message.

Approximately 180 motorcyclists from the Combined Motorbike Clubs of Bendigo raised almost $4000 and were followed by a St Vincent de Paul truck to collect toys donated by local residents.

Money raised will be used to purchase IGA food vouchers for distribution by St Vincent's De Paul Society.

 

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AUSTRALIA DAY AT MILLOO

Tuesday 26 January 2010

Come and join us at Milloo Hall

7pm for 7.30 tea followed by

guest speaker from the Northern

United Farm Forestry Group.

Enquiries Julie Chappel

 

AUSTRALIA DAY AT LOCKINGTON

Tuesday 26th January, 2010 Free

Breakfast supplied by the

Lockington Lions Club 8.30 AM

at the Lions/Apex Park followed

by the Flag Raising Ceremony and

Guest Speaker. chairs will be provided.

All welcome.

 

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LOCKY SCHOOL ACHIEVE ENERGY BREAKTHROUGH

 

 

Congratulations to our school - pupils, teachers and supporting parents - on

their great achievement at Maryborough with the RACV Energy Breakthrough

defying the adverse conditions of heat, wind, rain and mechanical issues. The

Locky Lemurs Team won the Design and Construction component and the

Overall Champions Trophy for which they received a $500 gift voucher, plus

medallions, a perpetual shield, framed certificate and trophy.

All their hard efforts were well rewarded.

 

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Alan Hits the Airways

 

Alan Luscombe Playing live at Power County

88 FM (photo submitted)

 

 

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May we take this opportunity to wish

our readers a Happy and Holy Christmas

and a safe and prosperous New Year

 


 


 

LOCKINGTON & DISTRICT LIVING HERITAGE COMPLEX

Website: Heritage Complex Web Site

Hello Everyone!

It’s hard to believe that we’ve almost reached the end of another year. The

Heritage Complex Committee’s Christmas celebration on 23

November went really well. About twenty-five members and family and

friends travelled by bus to Stanhope with Secretary, Bob Watts at the

wheel (Thanks Bob!). They then sat down to a delicious “bring and share”

tea (Our members are the greatest in the food department – Thanks to all

who provided the meal!)  before spending an interesting evening checking out the memorabilia at Stanhope’s privately owned and run museum.

The extent and range of items on display is amazing.

The owner is an experienced collector, attending clearing sales and the like right across the region for many years now. His collection includes a range of household items, general tools, shop fittings, and more besides. If it’s something you remember from school, at the post office or in

grandpa’s garden, there is a good chance you will find a very similar

object on exhibition right there. It might even be the same one! Our

committee visited the museum several years ago and it was well

worth the second trip.

Throughout the holiday period, the Complex will continue to be open

each Sunday from 1 pm to 4 pm. There are no scheduled opening

times during the week but, if you do happen to have visitors who would

like to see over the Complex on a week day, it may be worth ringing one

of the committee members to see if something can be arranged.

Please remember that our committee members are all volunteers who have their own family and other commitments, but we do like to help

out if and when we can.

In the local history department this fortnight, I thought I would look for

something Christmas-related, but I evidently didn’t have this theme in

mind when I did the original research.

I found only a very small snippet that happened to be on the same page as some irrigation material. It comes from the Rochester Express, 24

December, 1889, and it’s headed “Pickings – by the old Possum”. It is

incomplete but it reads, in part: - “These jolly Christmas holidays throw

one completely out of gear. Here am I trying to write two days before the

usual time, and actually nothing to write about, except it be the savagery

of drunks, or the pluck of our policemen. The Sergeant had a high

old time of it the other evening, with a fellow for whom he wanted to provide a … (This part is missing – Perhaps it was ‘a night’s accommodation’?) …

He says it was the hardest hour’s work he had since leaving the ‘ould

dart’. It is estimated that fourteen tons of main strength, and a bucketful

of perspiration were expended in safely housing the man, who

apparently did not appreciate the kind attention of the gentleman in blue.

But he got there just the same …” Hopefully, I’ll find something much

more uplifting before next Christmas!

We at the Heritage Complex wish you

a very happy Christmas and New Year.

‘Bye until next time, Marg O’Brien.

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SHIRE OF CAMPASPE NEWS

 

On behalf of my fellow Councillors, management group and hard-working

staff of the Shire of Campaspe, I would like to wish all residents a

wonderful and safe Christmas and we look forward to working with you in

2010 to make our community even better.

 

Council’s Customer Service Centres will close at 12 noon on Thursday, 24

December and re-open on Monday, 4 January 2010.

In an emergency,

please contact 1300 666 535.

 

Cr Peter Williams, Mayor

 

CHRISTMAS WASTE & RECYCLING COLLECTIONS

 

Household waste and recycling collections over the Christmas New

Year period will continue as normal with the exception of green waste

collections.

Transfer stations and landfills will be closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day

and New Years Day.

 

IMMUNISATION SESSIONS

 

Available for adults, children and

infants as follows:

 

Thursday, 17 December

Lockington Bush Nursing Centre

10 - 10.30am

Swine flu vaccination now available at

a cost of $15.

Health Care Card holders are free.

Bookings required.

 

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GWEN RECOGNISED BY RSL

Gwen Fiedler on Thursday December 3 received a certificate of

appreciation from RSL Headquarters of the Victorian Branch and

Rochester RSL for her services on ANZAC and Remembrance Days for many years.

 

(Ed. Without Gwen's prompting and of course her work with her late

husband Bill, I'm sure these days in Lockington would not have been

revered in the way it has.)

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THANK YOU

A big thank you to Helen Kilsby who for many years has been part of the

team who counts and distributes the Locky News to depots throughout

the town. Helen has had to relinquish this job and Fay Haines has kindly offered to take it on.

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MILLOO CWA

The office Bearers for 2009 – 2010 are, President - Joy Weller; Secretary

- Val Read; Treasurer – Margaret Fiedler; Craft Leader - Elaine Mitchell;

International Officer - Ivy Douglas. The Echuca group president Val Allen

congratulated the incoming office bearers and wished the branch all the

best for the ensuring 12 months, Val then awarded the aggregate prizes for

the competition over the last 12 months.

 

A flower from your Garden - 1st Val Read, 2nd Julie Chappel.

 

Craft - 1st Val Read, 2nd Elaine Mitchell.

 

Cookery - 1st Val Read, 2nd Julie Chappel.

 

Horticulture - 1st Ivy Douglas, 2nd Joy Weller & Julie Chappel

 

Miscellaneous - 1st Agnes Cant, 2 Margaret Fiedler & Val Read

 

Best use of the market stall - Val Read

 

Best Member - Agnes Cant.

 

The 40 Birthday was a great day when past members returned and other

local branches were represented. President Joy Weller welcomed all

present and reflected on the first meeting when 30 local ladies gathered

at the Milloo Hall on the 8 December 1969. Echuca group of C.W.A.

President Mrs Edna Stewart from Deniliquin chaired the meeting that

day when Mrs Joy Weller was elected president of the newly formed Milloo branch and Mrs Annice Jensen filled the position of secretary, both were present at our 40th Birthday. The beautiful cake was cut by two of the foundation members, Mrs Doris Rankin and Mrs Annice Jensen. Entertainment was supplied by Miss Florrie Bickley and Mrs Joyce

Griffin of Campaspe branch C.W.A. The Reciting of the C.W.A. Motto

brought a memorable day to a close.

 

Milloo CWA wishes all readers a Happy Christmas and New Year. (Report submitted by Julie Chappel.)

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ELMORE LADIES TENNIS

Just a reminder to all players hit up is 9.30 for 9.45 start -

Please try and arrive and start on time to allow duty team

to complete their duties in a timely manner.

Tuesday 24 November’s memorable moment this week

was Jenny G arriving to play with a racquet with no strings

and only realising when she couldn't catch the ball.

Section 1 Results

Jabirus 4 sets 33 games def Kookaburras 2 sets 25

games

Penguins 4 sets 29 games def Doves 2 sets 25 games

Rosellas 3 sets 33 games def Lorikeets 3 sets 31 games

Peacocks 4 sets 34 games def Herons 2 sets 23 games

Section 2

Jays 4 sets 30 games def Emus 2 sets 21 games

Finches 4 sets 30 games def Wrens 2 sets 20 games

Pelicans 4 sets 32 games def Robins 2 sets 29 games

Section 3

Bellbirds 5 sets 33 games def Brolgas 1 set 21 games

Canaries 4 sets 32 games def Flamingos 2 sets 27

December 1. Tennis was played in perfect conditions.

Section 1

Herons 3 sets 28 games def Lorikeets 3 sets 26 games

Kookaburras 3 sets 28 games def Penguins 3 sets 25

games

Rosellas 4 sets 28 games def Doves 2 sets 23 games

Jabirus 5 sets 35 games def Peacocks 1 set 25 games

Section 2

Finches 3 sets 28 games def Jays 3 sets 24 games

Robins 3 sets 28 games def Wrens 3 sets 25 games

Pelicans 4 sets 33 games def Toucans 2 sets 27 games

Section 3

Great to see Ellie Hayes on the court, and watch her

serve, its vicious.

Bellbirds 3 sets 33 games def Flamingos 3 sets 26 games

Kingfishers 5 sets 33 games def Canaries 1 set 17 games

Eagles 4 sets 31 games def Brolgas 2 sets 22 games

Kingfishers 5 sets 34 games def Eagles 1 set 17 games.

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BLU CRICKET CLUB’S C GRADE

TIES ON LAST BALL

 

A Grade played Rochy United at Rochester. Greg lost the toss

so we were sent in to bat on a wicket the seaming around.

Once again we were off to a bad start with us being 2 for 6

and Greg going out for a duck. Ryan McMinn and Paddy

Gardiner steadied the ship for a while before we lost 2 more

quick wickets to find our selves at 4 for 39. We continued to

lose wickets at short intervals until Jason Turner & Lachi Collins came to the crease getting us to 7 for 114 off 40 over’s.

 

Lachi top scored with 23 not out and Jason 21 not out.

 

The score was defendable if we were able to take wickets. We got off to a good start when we had United 2 for 13, and then at 5 for 55 we where right in the game with our bowlers bowling good line and length. We fought all the way to the end where they finished up at 8 for 116. We bowled and fielded well but just needed to have a few more runs on the board. The best of the bowlers were Greg with 2 for 15, Jake Gardiner 2 for 18

and Jason Turner 2 for 26.

 

B Grade loss the toss and United elected to bat. They posted a score 9-191 off 40 over’s. The best of bowlers Pete Gardiner 2 for 17, Trav Mancer 2 for 20 and Ben Docking 2 for 53 but with such a big score it was going to be hard for our boys to chase down.

We lost wickets consistently, ending up being bowled out for 93 with the best of the batsmen being Ben Docking with 21.

 

Hopefully the boys can improve for the next game.

 

C Grade started the 20/20 game with us played Rochy Tigers. We won the toss and elected to bat, and posted 8 for 115 off our 20 over’s with W Pitson top scoring with 23, Andrew Cochrane 22 not out.

Which is a good score.

Tigers got off to a good start at 2 for 50 then they lost wickets at regular intervals. Coming into the last over they need 9 runs to win.

Chad Jones was bowling, they got 2 singles early in the over leaving 6 to tie on the last ball of the game. Well they hit a 6 off the last ball of the day to leave the game tied! It will be interesting when these 2 teams meet again this year.

 

Round 1 off the 20/20 comp was washed out and rescheduled to be played Tuesday 8th of Dec .

Round 2 was against Rochy United at Bamawm. We won the toss and elected to bat where we got off to a good start with Brodie Collins & Josh Cairns, with Josh hitting them all over the park. When Brodie went out it bought a guest appearance for Brent McMinn who is playing at North

Melbourne. Brent did not last to long before we collapsed to be all

out for just over 100. After doing so well early on it was what we needed. Our bowlers bowled well but we did not have enough runs to defend with United running away winners. It was good to see quite a few spectators come and have a look.

Coming Events:

12th December: Day 2 against Bunnaloo B Grade @ Bamawm

Recreation (Bunnloo 2 for 13 chasing 229)

 

19th December: 1 Day Game against Echuca South B Grade @

Bamawm Recreation Reserve.

 

19th December: Christmas Party @ Bamawm Rec. Reserve.

 

Christmas Break.

 

9th January: 1 Day Game against Moama A Grade @ Bamawm Recreation Reserve.

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Weekly Activities

 

MONDAYS - Strength & Balance Class - 9.00 am - Lockington Bush Nursing Centre.

MONDAYS - Lockington & District T.O.W.N Club - 7.00 pm - Lockington Bush Nursing Centre.

TUESDAYS - Ladies Social Badminton - 10.00 am - Bamawm Sports Centre.

TUESDAYS - Senior Citizens Social Bowls - 1.30 pm - Lockington Community Centre.

TUESDAYS - Dr. Inoke Buadromo - 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm Bush Nursing Centre. Phone 5486 2544.

TUESDAYS - “GROW” (Mental Health Recovery Group) - 7.00 pm - 28 Boothman Street, Echuca.

WEDNESDAYS - Strength & Balance Class - 9.00 am - Lockington Bush Nursing Centre.

WEDNESDAYS - Fitness for Adults - 9.30 am - Lockington Community Centre.

WEDNESDAYS - Lockington Playgroup - 10.30 to 12.30pm - Lockington PreSchool. Phone 5486

THURSDAYS - Bamawm Golf Club 9 Hole Competition - Hit off 9.00 am to 9.30 am.

THURSDAYS - Dr. Inoke Buadromo - 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm Bush Nursing Centre. Phone 5486 2544.

FRIDAYS - Senior Citizens Social Day - 1.30 pm - Seniors Room, Community Centre.

 

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Bank Trading Hours:

Mondays & Wednesdays - 10.00 am - 2.00 pm

Thursdays - 9.00 am to 4.00 pm. (Closed for lunch 12.00 to 12.30 pm)

Fridays - 10.00 am to 4.00 pm (Closed for lunch 12.00 to 12.30 pm)

 

 

 

St. Mary’s Op Shop

Mondays & Wednesdays:

10.00 - 2.00

Thursdays:

10.00 - 2.30

Fridays:

10.00 - 2.30

Saturdays:

10.00 - 12.00

 

 

 

WHAT’S ON AHEAD

 

2010

 

FEBRUARY Tuesday 9 - Well Women’s Clinic

 

FEBRUARY Wednesday 24th Lockington Patchwork Group 11am - 2.30pm

 

MARCH Sunday 14 - Visit of Traditional Welsh Male Voice Choir - Lockington and District Community Centre.

 

MAY LBU FNC Deb Ball 2010

 

 

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News typing dates for 2010

Here are Lockington Community News typing dates for 2010.

Please have items in prior to noon on those dates.

We cannot be held responsible if articles are not published due to lack of space.

Community advertisements are free of charge.

 

11 January

1 February

15 February

1 March

15 March

29 March

12 April

26 April

10 May

24 May

7 June

21 June

5 July

19 July

2 August

16 August

30 August

13 September

27 September

11 October

25 October

8 November

22 November

6 December

 

Thank you for your interest in our paper and our community.

 

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CHURCH TIMES

 

 

ANGLICAN PARISH OF

LOCKINGTON

 

St Mary’s Lockington

Dec. 13-11am Holy Communion

 

Dec. 20-11am Holy Communion

 

Dec. 24-10.30 pm Drinks and

Christmas Cake followed by

Midnight Mass starting 11pm

 

Dec. 27 - 11am Morning Prayer

 

Jan. 3 - 11am Holy Communion

 

Jan. 10 - 11am Holy Communion

 

St. David’s Milloo

Dec. 13 - 9am Holy Communion

 

Dec. 25 - 9.30am Holy Communion

 

Dec. 27 - 9am Morning Prayer

 

Jan. 3 - 9am Morning Prayer

 

Jan. 10 - 9am Morning Prayer

 

St. Luke’s Dingee

Dec.13 - 7pm Holy Communion at

O’Hara’s Place, Prairie

 

Dec. 20 - meets with St Paul’s at

Withington’s, Mologa for

Christmas BBQ and Holy

Communion

Ph Fr Simon for details

 

Dec. 27 - 7pm evening prayer

 

Jan. 3 - 7pm Holy Communion – Ph

Fr Simon for venue

 

Jan. 10 - 7pm Holy Communion –

Ph Fr Simon for venue

 

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UNITING CHURCH PARISH

 

Dec. 13 - Bamawm 11.00 am

Frontier Service #*

 

Tennyson to Bamawm

Dec. 20 - Bamawm 11.00 am #*

 

Tennyson 9.30 am

 

Dec. 25- Christmas Day -

Bamawm 9.00 am

 

Dec. 27- Bamawm 11.00am

Tennyson to St. David's,

Milloo 9.00am

 

Jan. 3 - Bamawm 11.00 am #*

 

Tennyson 9.30 am

 

Jan 10 - Bamawm 11.00 am #*

 

Tennyson 9.30 am

 

# Children’s activity kits available.

  • Crèche facilities.

 

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ST. JAMES

COMMUNITY CHURCH

 

Every Sunday - 10.00 am

 

2nd Wednesday monthly -

Prayer for the Community - 7.30 pm

 

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

LUKE c2.v 11

" For there is born to you this day in

the city of David a saviour who is

Christ the Lord"

 

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ST. CANICE‘S

CATHOLIC CHURCH

 

Every Sunday - 9.00 am

Rochester 10.30 am each Sunday

 

 

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MEALS ON WHEELS

 

To be collected 11.45 am From Bush Nursing Centre

 

Dec 14 - Bamawm CWA

Dec 21 - Bamawm Uniting Church

Dec. 28 - Bush Nursing Centre

Jan. 4 - Action Group

Jan 11 - LBU Football Club

Jan 18 - St James Evening

Fellowship

 

 

 

MEALS WILL BE DELIVERED ON MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS ONLY

Please contact June Clifford 1300 666 535 or 0408 379 647, the day before

your duty, of you cannot deliver the meals or for any assistance.

 

 

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ORDINATION

 

Left to right:The Rev. Sue Allen, Neil Allen,

The Rev. Kath Tointon, Fr. Simon Robinson

 

Sue Allen is the chaplain of East- Loddon P-12 School; Kath Tointon,

formerly of Bamawm UCA, is now CEO of Bendigo Uniting Care. Both

were ordained deacon in the Anglican Church at St Andrew’s Uniting Church, Bendigo, on St Andrew’s Day by Bishop Andrew Curnow!

 [you may have seen it on the front page of the Bendigo Addy].

He appointed them as pioneer ministers – people tasked with taking the church in new and innovative directions. This brings the total to five, the number of women who have

been ordained in the Anglican Church out of this area in the last ten years! All but one have come from other denominations. It is clear that this place has produced five women

of character; five women who are true spiritual leaders. The broader Church has recognised this by ordaining them.

What are you blokes doing…Cheers! Fr Simon Robinson

 

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CHRISTMAS IN LOCKY ENJOYED

 

16 vehicles from the Murray Goldfields Chapter of the Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia Inc. visited Lockington on the weekend of Dec. 4-6, to celebrate our

Christmas break-up. We were taken on a town walk to see grocers, butchers (we all purchased some prize winning sausages), op-shop then over to a marvelous building, the

Heritage Centre. During our “happy hour” Des told us about the town and its fantastic volunteers, including our own members Grace & Dan, who have achieved so much

over the years. A lot of towns could copy this town! Our Christmas Dinner, provided by the Heritage Centre, on Saturday night was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Sunday,

after our morning A G M , w e wandered down to the 50th anniversary

celebrations of the Bush Nursing Centre for barbeque, music & magic. We will

be back for our 2010 Christmas break-up weekend.

Thank you for a greatweekend.

(This report has been compiled from 2 great reports sent to Locky News.)

 

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BUSH NURSING CENTRE

50th BIRTHDAY SNAPSHOTS

 

Narelle and Brad surprised former nurse of 25 years, Marg (McEwan)

Knight and Bob.

 

Ladies Auxiliary President, Betty Mustey, and original

Committee Member, Roy Hann, cut the birthday cake

 

Federal MP, Dr. Sharman Stone with some of the Lockington & District Bush Nursing Centre ladies auxiliary members at the 50th birthday.

L-R: Betty Mustey, Gwen Fiedler, Sharman Stone, Jean Trimby & Betty Cunnington.

 

Face painter, ‘Bec Cole and son Ethan with

great facial artwork at our 50th birthday.

 

 

Our Politicians, Paul Weller and Dr.Sharman Stone.

 

The children had a wonderful time in the Jumping Castle.

 

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BUSH NURSING

CENTRE

 

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL

The Staff and Board of Management at the

Lockington and District Bush Nursing Centre

wish the whole Community a very Merry Christmas

and look forward to seeing you all in 2010.

We thank you all for your support

throughout the year.

 

LDBNC 50TH BIRTHDAY

CELEBRATIONS

 

The Staff and Board of Management at the Lockington & District Bush Nursing Centre would like to extend our appreciation to the Lockington and

District Community for their attendance at our 50th Birthday Celebrations.

A wonderful day was had by all.

 

A special thanks to:

The Lions Club,

The Heritage Complex,

Lockington Bush Nursing Ladies Auxilliary,

Lockington Consolidated School Children for the wonderful posters.

 

 

Dr. Inoke will be on leave from the

1st January - 11th January 2010.

There will not be a replacement doctor in this time.

 

OSTEOPATH

Dr. Melanie Medley’s last visit before Christmas

will be Tuesday 22nd December.

Melanie will return Tuesday 5th January 2010.

Appointments can be made by contacting the

centre on 54862544.

 

PODIATRIST

Nicole Hocking’s last visit before Christmas

will be 17th December. Nicole will return

Thursday 14th January 2010.

 

STRENGTH & BALANCE TRAINING

The last class for 2009 will be Wednesday 9th

December and classes will resume Monday

11th January 2010.

For more information or to register to be part of

the classes, please phone Linda Riding at the

Shire of Campaspe Tel: 1300 666 535

 

 

CENTRE HOURS OF OPERATION: Emergency Phone 0428 862 544

Monday to Friday—8.30am to 9am for fasting pathology

(please make an appointment)

Office Hours 9am4.30pm Open Clinic 2.30pm4.30pm

 

 

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LOCKINGTON BOWLS REPORT

 

The Lockington Bowls Club women held a successful Invitation Fours tournament on Wednesday attracting some twenty teams representing several local district clubs. At the

completion of the days play the composite team of Merle Smith, Nellie

McAsey, Pam Allen and Alice Mc Minn (s) were declared the winners

ahead of second placed Ky Valley View team skipped by Margaret George.

 

On Tuesday the women played social bowls. Kathryn Van den Bosch,

Annette Brereton and Pauline Humbert (s) won the major trophies.

The social winners the previous week were Joy Weller, Anette Brereton,

Joyce Leighton and Colleen Holman (s).

 

The club championship is well underway with Bev Brereton defeating

Mary Dullard, Joan Ryan d. Kath Palmer, Pauline Humbert d. Joyce

Leighton, Colleen Holman d. Julie Chappel, Annette Brereton d. Lois

Chugg and current champion Rhonda Gallagher d. Lesla Maslen.

On the pennant scene the club enjoyed some success with four out of

the five divisions winning their matches.

 

The women division one team struggled against Moama while Division three retained their unbeaten run after defeating Moama and keep top position. In the CVBA Pennant the

club registered fine victories in all three divisions.

Division two scored a thrilling two shot win over Deniliquin RSL although winning just the one rink by Roy Perks.

 Division three had all rinks up in their demolition of Deniliquin while Division five had two

shots to spare against Deniliquin RSL.

Several members traveled with the CVBA Goodwill tour group to Ballarat

last week.

Tom Davis was in rare form to be among the more promising bowlers in the group.

Entries are being accepted for the annual two-day tournament in January.

Contact Gordon Haines for details.

 

(Report @ 7 December, 2009)

The Lockington Bowls Club women enjoyed their annual Christmas get together

with the Rich River women on Tuesday 1st December.

There was plenty of fun and laughter on and off the green mixed with several skits in

the members lounge following play.

Kath Palmer and Gwen Haines featured in the field of better bowlers on the day.

In the club championship second round Rhonda Gallagher had a close win over Colleen Holman while Joan Ryan defeated Joy Weller to progress to the semi finals. Annette Brereton is to play Pauline Humbert and Bev Brereton will play Betty Mustey to

decide the other semi finalists.

 

4th Dec’ - In the local pennant Division one defeated Elmore 80-70 with two

rinks up. Division three suffered a rare defeat by two shots at the hands of

Deniliquin RSL 43-41 who displaced them from top position on the

premiership ladder. In CVBA Pennant Division two recorded a comprehensive victory over Moama Teal 116-79 to hold onto fourth place.

 

Division three lost to Rich River Green by 38 shots while Division five

scraped home by 5 shots to inflict the first defeat of Rich River Green 48-43.

During the past week members competed in the annual Bendigo & District Sportsman Bowls challenge at Bendigo East Bowling Club. Ian Holman and Tom Davis combined

with Jack Kirchhofer and John Dinsdale (s) in the local “B” team representing the Echuca Football League, to collect the best final game prize. The “A” team comprising

BruceMajor, Brian Jones, Daryl Hooper and Carl Davis enjoyed the experience.

 

Last Friday (4th December) evening the weekly practice – barbeque numbers swelled as the event was staged in conjunction with club Secretary Jim Harris’s sixtieth birthday

celebration with all in attendance enjoying the evening. Gwen Haines

was among the winners of the meat trays while Ray Hansen won the members draw.

 

The Cunnington Cup – Mixed Pairs will be held on Sunday 13th December

starting at 1.00pm. Entries are invited – contact Gordon Haines.

On Sunday 20th December the first two rounds of the club championship

will be played commencing at 9.30am.

The club extended condolences to the Harris family on their recent sad loss.

 

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Daily Activities

 

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Friday 11 - Social Indoor Bowls - 7.30 pm - Bamawm Extension Hall.

 

Saturday 12 - Dec 5 & 12 Campaspe Cricket Association A Grade Bunnaloo V BLU (BU)

Saturday 12 - Tennyson Rec. Reserve Christmas Get Together - 6.30 pm.

 

Sunday 13 - Heritage Complex Open 1:00pm - 4:00pm – On DUTY Bob and Liz Watts

Monday 14 - Heritage Complex Committee Meeting at the Complex – 8:00pm.

 

Wednesday 16 - Action Club Activity Night at Club Rooms. Ph. Grant or Adam for details.

 

Thursday 17 - Immunisation Session - 10 to 10.30 am - Lockington Bush Nursing Centre

 

Saturday 19 - Lockington CFA Community Social night - 6 pm- Lockington Rec reserve

 

Saturday 19 - Campaspe Cricket Association A Grade South v BLU (ES)

 

Sunday 20 - Leitchville Market 8am - 2 pm

 

Sunday 20 - Friends of Bamawm Uniting Church Christmas Party 12.30pm

 

Sunday 20 - Heritage Complex Open 1:00pm - 4:00pm – On duty – Fenton Phillips and Lorry & Les Forster.

 

Wednesday 23 - Routine Health Monitoring - 2.30 to 4.00 pm - Lockington Bush Nursing Centre

 

Friday 25 - Seasons Greetings - Merry Christmas

 

Sunday 27 - Heritage Complex Open 1:00pm - 4:00pm – On duty: Giles Cary and Lexi Koch

 

JANUARY 2010 - HAPPY NEW YEAR

 

Sunday 3 - Heritage Complex Open 1:00pm - 4:00pm – On duty Marg & Owen O’Brien.

 

Saturday 9 - Campaspe Cricket Association A Grade BLU v Moama (BA)

 

Sunday 10 - Heritage Complex Open 1:00pm - 4:00pm – On duty: Ken Gibbons and Joe & Julie Chappel

 

Monday 11 - Noon Closing Time for typing Community News, Phone/Fax/Email items or leave at Post Office or through Community News Office letter slot

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Monday 11 - Heritage Complex Committee Meeting at the Complex – 8:00pm.

 

Saturday 16 - 16th & 23rd January Campaspe Cricket Association A Grade BLU v Rochy Tigers (BA)

 

Sunday 17 - Heritage Complex Open 1:00pm - 4:00pm – On duty: Gordon & Joy Weller.

 

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                                                                                                 Lockington Community News Inc.

 

                                                                                                      Updated 11 December 2009

 

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