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MAYOR OPENS
LOCKINGTON MEN’S SHED DON’T LET A DVD GET YOU INTO
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Local girl Clovelly Broad Guest Speaker Tuesday 26th January, 8.30 AM
Free Breakfast supplied by the Lockington Lions Club at
the Lions/ Guest Speaker, who is our local girl
Clovelly Broad who voluntarily spent two weeks working with
those less fortunate in instead
of partying at Schoolies week.
Come and join us at Milloo Hall the
Northern United Farm Forestry Group. Enquiries
Julie Chappel |
CAMPASPE
SHIRE MAYOR OPENS LOCKINGTON MEN’S SHED
Top Left: Paul Weller. Top Right: Cr. Peter
Williams, Des Pentreath, Cr. Greg Toll. Bottom Left: Rupe Adams, Bottom Right: Cr. Neil Pankhurst. The Mayor of Campaspe Peter Williams
officially opened the Lockington Men’s Shed on 17 December 2009 with a
small gathering of locals and councilors present,
the shire kindly supplied a light luncheon of sandwiches, wraps, and fruit
platter, for those present to enjoy after the official speeches. Councilor
Keith Baille started proceedings by congratulating
all involved in the job of refurbishing the tin shed to its present
condition, with praise heaped on Des Pentreath and Louise Ross, being the
main instigators of the tasks, after his short and to the point oration he
introduced the Mayor Peter Williams. Peter informed those present of the
works that had been able to be carried out within the shire thanks to the
round of Federal Government stimulus hand outs for community support
projects, these included monies spent on Lockington Kinder, Recreation Reserve and of course the Men’s
Shed, in other areas this included Elmore and its driver education program.
Our Local State Parliamentary member Paul Weller was present in an unofficial
capacity, with Shire Councillors, Peter Williams (Mayor) Neil Pankhurst, Greg Toll, Frank Oliver, Kevin Simpson, and
CEO Keith Baillie. Locals to make an appearance included Des and Dorothy
Pentreath, Fenton and Robyn Phillips, Graeme and Fay
Haines, Jenny Keele, Barry Graham, Dave Collett,
Les Brereton, Steve Bond, and Rupe Adams (representing Power Country FM). (This report and photo collage has been
submitted by Steve Bond, thank you.)
Competition at Lockington Channel Free - Sponsored by
the Action Club Bring your own fishing rods Enquiries:
Michael McAsey |
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LOCKINGTON
& DISTRICT LIVING HERITAGE COMPLEX
Website: Heritage Complex Web Site Hello Everyone! Happy New Year! We hope that your
Christmas was a happy one, and we look forward to 2010 with high hopes of
good seasons and better times for all. In September last year, I shared with you
an editorial from the Express, published
on line
being constructed to link Elmore and Tomara. The editor was quite discouraging in his comments and went on
to say: - “In our leading article last week
we took occasion to comment upon the new Railway Bill of the Government, more
particularly as its provisions affected
this part of the colony. It is satisfactory to us to note that we are not singular in our adverse criticism of
the measure, as the following extract from a leader in Tuesday’s
‘Age’ will show: - “So far as the country lines are concerned, evidence is pouring in
that the Government has not selected those
which it is most expedient to construct. The fault of the Railway Bill is that it aims at placating hon.
members, or, looking over their heads, at placating their constituencies
without regard to the general
interests of the country. This is why we have so many railways proposed
which start from some insignificant place and end nowhere. There is an absence of national object
throughout the entire Bill.” Such is the opinion of a journal whose criticism
can scarcely be said to be biased by local interests or jealousies,
and we can easily fancy that one of the lines the writer had in his mind at
the time was that from Elmore to Tomara.” A letter to the editor, which appeared in
that same issue of the Express, also
addressed the issue of the proposed line, and presented some facts and figures to support the
case for an alternative proposal that seemed
to be more generally favoured. The letter read: - “Sir – I was glad to notice
your remarks re the projected railway in this district , in the Railway
Construction Bill now before the house, and my reason for trespassing on
your valuable space is to suggest that
a public meeting be held to discuss the question. The public and business men of once, as there is no time to lose, and
the construction of the line from Elmore to Tomara would be a great blow to
away
the trade of the western parishes to were made to conveniences,
the trade would be retained in the district. There are many arguments in favour of the route,
and there are no good ones against it. A glance at the map will show anyone that the district more in want of railway
communication than the Elmore one does.
The distance from Elmore to the nearest station on the Swan Hill line is only 22 miles, so the people west
of Elmore have not far to go to a railway, whereas to the north and to be travelled is in many cases over 30
miles, and though the Elmore line joins the main one 10 miles nearer on the and to when the line is carried through to Corop
and Heathcote the distance by 159 miles – 31 miles in favour of
the advantage
of joining the intend to construct 60 miles of railway
to accommodate Corop and Tomara, and that without connecting any existing
lines, when by choosing a route from Heathcote to Tomara the be tapped and the farming districts much
better served by the construction of 64 miles, and both the
Corop and Tomara people en route can be supplied by the construction of 34
miles, viz., from Corop to Tomara via
Corop, Diggora, Bamawm, Pannoobamawm,
Pannoo, milloo, Torrumbarry, Wanurp,
etc., etc., would act with them, and if a good effort was made and the matter laid
fairly before the Government the itself
to them. I must apologise for trespassing to such an extent, and hope
that the matter will be taken up warmly at once. – Yours etc., VIGILANT. “ With interest in the proposed
line running high, a public meeting was to be held at Bill, and the necessity which exists for
an inclusion in the Bill of the Heathcote to Argus the following
day. I’ll share it with you another
time. ‘Bye for now, Marg O’Brien. Kathryn Van den Bosch, for many Community News issues, was our “third”
typist who typed Handwritten notes for other typists to
insert into the pages. This at times is a stressful job as some
hand writing, Especially people’s names, have not
been printed, and is
difficult to translate. When doing this job we like to get it
right and please everyone. Thanks again Kathryn. The new Campaspe News journalist, Kristen
Brehaut, has chosen Lockington as her home, so we welcome Kristen and look forward to getting to know her.
In our last issue we incorrectly named Bec Steele as Bec Cole.
Sorry Bec Results of Tuesday Tennis at Elmore Section
1 Lorikeets 3 sets 27 games defeated
Jabirus 3 sets 25 games Kookaburras 4 sets 31 games defeated
Doves 2 sets 22 games Penguins 4 sets 31 defeated Herons 2 sets
27 games Peacocks 3 sets 30 defeated Rosellas 3
sets 28 games Section
2 Emus 5 sets 33 games defeated Pelicans 1
set 16 games Robins 3 sets 30 games defeated Finches 3
sets 27 games Toucans 3 sets 29 games defeated Jays 3
sets 25 games Section
3 Bellbirds 4 sets 32 games defeated Eagles
2 sets 27 games Canaries 3 sets 27 games defeated Brolgas
3 sets 22 games Kingfishers 6 sets 37 games defeated
Flamingos 0 sets 13 games A fine selection of food was eaten at
completion of play and everyone was wished a Safe and Merry
Christmas with play to Resume
on REPORT The club staged another successful annual
tournament on the weekend. Due to the predicted hot weather and
small numbers the Sunday Triples event was cancelled. In the Moama Bowling
Club supported Fours on Saturday 136 bowlers
from Elmore, Mooroolbark, assisted
with presentations. There was only one four game winner and ten three game
winners to compete for the prize-money. The outright winning composite
team comprised Sam Lyon, Jarrad Tinning, John
Dinsdale and Steve Cunnington (s) from City of Bertram 84, Max Kosch
83, Des Sehestedt 82, Norm Hodge 82, Ian Johnson 81
and Ralph Nichol 78. The special competition winner was Brian Watts. Last Tuesday the women enjoyed a fine day
of bowls in mild conditions. Kath Palmer skipped the team of Joy Weller, Phylis McFarlane and Marie Malone to a solid victory. Lois Chugg
collected the voucher. During the past week Colleen Holman, Kath
Palmer and Rhonda Gallagher (s) contested the CVDLBA Triples at Rich River
and come home with
the runners up trophy. The final of the womens’
club championship was held on Monday between Lady President Bev Brereton and
current champion Rhonda Gallagher. Brereton earned the right to contest the
final after defeating Joan Ryan in a real cliffhanger while
Gallagher seeking her fourth title in a row outlasted Pauline Humbert in a
high standard game. In the final both players displayed some excellent draw
bowling with clustered heads. Gallagher grabbed the early initiative to draw
out to lead 12-7 on
12 ends. The score remained in a similar pattern after 15 ends with Gallagher
leading 15-12 However on the 18th end
Brereton trailed the kitty to pick up four shots to take the lead 17-16 and
looked a likely winner. The pair traded shots over the
following ends while Gallagher had reclaimed the lead 22-20 before closing
out the game with a three on the 24th end
to claim her fourth championship title in a row and her fifth overall.
Congratulations to both bowlers on a wonderful exhibition of bowls. The final of the CVDLBA champion of champions will be held at Moama on Wednesday. Best of luck to our club champion Rhonda Gallagher. The first game after the Xmas break saw
A-Grade take on Moama at home, who won
the toss and elected to bat. Moama was off to a slow start with the top four
batsmen only making 40 runs between them, then Jade
Bennett nearly doubled the score by making a very handy 71 before Greg Pearse
bowled him. The visitors
went on to finish 9 for 189. The best of the bowlers was Greg with 6-1-2-12
while Justin Cantwell & Lachie Collins all
picked up 2 wickets each. BLU were off to a bad start losing Josh Cairns for
3, this brought Ryan McMinn to the
crease with Trav Mancer who made 20. Greg was next in and has been the run
machine for us this year, but he could only manage 45 runs before being
bowled which started another collapse where we saw Ryan go in the next over for
30 and we where 4 for 104 in the 22nd over.
We lost 2 more quick wickets to stumble to 6 for 110 before Brodie Collins
batted out the remaining overs for an unbeaten 26 and we finished up with 9
for 147 off our 40 overs. B-grade played at Moama. They won the
toss and elected to bat. Picking up two early wickets we where off to a good
start. Then we did not take another wicket until they took our 3rd
wicket when the score was 76. By this time Moama was setting themselves up for a big score. Greg Watt was out for 142
and Moama was 5 for 197 and went on to make 8 for 211 off 40
overs. The best of the bowlers where Shannon Bish with 8-2-3- 24 and Tas Richards
8-0-3-55. When batting we lost an early wicket off Luke Bish for 1 and Paddy
Gardiner for 6 so not off to a good start. For the rest of the innings we
continued to lose wickets to finish at 6 for 138. Hayden Chappel made 32 not
out and Geoff Arnott make 29 and Eric Bish 27. 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 - SATURDAYS - Lockington Bowls Club Social
Bowls - Bank Trading Hours: Mondays & Wednesdays - 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 MARCH Sunday 14 -
Visit of Traditional Welsh Male Voice Choir - Lockington and District
Community Centre. MAY LBU FNC Deb
Ball 2010 NOVEMBER
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ANGLICAN
PARISH OF LOCKINGTON St Mary’s Lockington Jan 17 - 11am
Holy Communion with UCA Bamawm – 10.30am for cuppa Jan 24 - 11am
Holy Communion St. David’s Milloo Jan Jan 24 - 9am
Holy Communion St. Luke’s Dingee Jan 17, 24 - 7pm
Holy Communion – at Lawry’s January 31 Parish Service, St Luke’s Dingee, light lunch UNITING
CHURCH PARISH Jan. 17 - Bamawm
at St Mary’s Lockington -
Tennyson 9.30 am Jan 24 - Bamawm
11.00 am #* Tennyson 9.30 am Jan 31 - Bamawm 11.00 am # - Tennyson 9.30 am #
Children’s activity kits available.
ST. JAMES Every Sunday - 2nd Wednesday monthly - Prayer for the Community - ST.
CANICE‘S Every Sunday - Rochester 10.30 am each Sunday To be collected 11.45 am From Bush
Nursing Centre Jan 18 - St James Evening Fellowship Jan 25 - Red Cross Feb 1 - St. Mary’s Feb 8 - School
Parents Feb 15 - St. James Feb 22 - Lions Club 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. DON’T
LET A DVD GET YOU INTO TROUBLE – VOLUNTEERS The comforts of the 21st century like DVD
movies and air conditioning could be a hazard to Victorian families this fire season.
Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria’s Allan Monti says taking refuge from the heat with a movie and the
house sealed up is understandable, but it can
also cut you off
from the outside world. VFBV advises Victorians who plan to take refuge from the heat
with a movie to
go outside every hour, or check the radio news. Anyone using an internet connected
computer should check the CFA or DSE website now
and then.
“CFA volunteers have their pagers with them all the time - they are ready to be
aboard the fire truck in minutes, no matter where they
are, or when they
are called,” Mr Monti said. “Every member of the public needs to make sure they can
hear about it somehow
if there’s a fire in their area.” Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria’s
suggestions for your next hot day at home are; • Take a break every hour or so and
check local radio news, visit the CFA website
or just go outside and smell the air • Check your bag of essentials is
ready by the front door in case you decide to leave • Check that your wallet, keys and
any vital medication
are where you can find them. “The reality is that most
Victorians will not have to deal with a bushfire this year, but being
prepared will make a huge difference to how well things
go if you do,”
Mr Monti said. LOCKINGTON
& DISTRICT BUSH NURSING CENTRE
INC HAPPY NEW YEAR Issue No. 29 JANUARY
2010 HEATWAVE What is heatwave? A heatwave is a period of unusual and
uncomfortable hot weather that could impact on human health, community
infrastructure such as the power supply and public transport, and services. Heatwaves can affect anybody and cause
illnesses such as heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke which may be
fatal. Here are some things you can do to take
care of yourself and look out for your family, friends and neighbours who may
need help coping with the heat. Who is most at risk? Anyone can suffer from heat-related
illness, but those most at risk are: • People
over 65 years old, particularly those living alone without air conditioning • Pregnant
women. Breast feeding mothers and infants • The
overweight or obese • People with
a chronic or mental illness • People
with health conditions that impair sweating • People
with limited or poor mobility • People
taking medications that may interfere with the body’s ability to
regulate temperature Coping with the heat • Keep hydrated
by drinking extra water, even if not thirsty. (Note: if your doctor normally
limits your fluids, check how much to drink during hot weather) • Look
after yourself and check up on older, sick or frail friends, neighbours and
relatives. • Spend as
much time as possible in cool are-conditioned buildings. • Keep
yourself cool by using damp towels and taking cool showers in the day and
night • If you
must go out, stay in the shade and take plenty of water with you. Wear a hat
and light-coloured, loose fitting clothing. • Block
out the sun during the day by closing curtains and blinds and open up windows
and doors where there is a cool breeze. • Watch
out for news reports that provide more information during a heatwave. • Do not
leave children, adults or animals in parked vehicles. • Avoid
strenuous activity like sport, home improvements or gardening. Preparing for a heatwave • Have
your air-conditioner serviced • Look at
things you can do to make your home cooler such as installing awnings, shade
cloth or external
blinds on the sides of the house facing the sun. Preparing
for a power failure • Think
about what you would do if a heat wave caused loss of electricity or
disrupted public transport. • In the
event of a power outage, ensure you have a torch, fully-charged telephone or
mobile phone, battery operated radio
and sufficient batteries. HEAT
RELATED ILLNESSES Disorder Symptoms What to do Heat Cramps -
muscle pains - stop activity and sit quietly in a cool place - spasms in the abdomen arms or legs - increase
fluid intake - rest a few hours before returning to
activity - seek medical help if cramp persists Heat Exhaustion -
pale complexion & sweating - get the person to a cool area and lie them
down - rapid heart rate - remove outer
clothing - muscle cramps, weakness - wet skin with
cool water or wet cloths - dizziness, headache - seek medical
advice - nausea, vomiting - fainting Heat Stroke - same
symptoms as heat exhaustion - call an ambulance - dry skin with no sweating - get the
person to a cool area and lie them down - mental condition worsens, confusion -
remove clothing - seizure - wet skin with water, fanning continuously -
appear to have a stroke or collapse - position an unconscious person on their
side - unconsciousness and clear the airway IMPORTANT
CONTACT INFORMATION: For 24 hour health advice contact
Nurse-on-call 1300 60 60 24 For
life threatening emergencies telephone 000 DR. INOKE Dr. Inoke visits the centre every Tuesday & Thursday between Phone the centre for an appointment on 54862544. OSTEOPATH Dr. Melanie Medley visits the centre on Tuesdays fortnightly.
Appointments can be made by
contacting the centre on 54862544. PODIATRIST Nicole Hocking visits the centre on Thursdays fortnightly.
Appointments can be made by contacting the
centre on 54862544. STRENGTH & BALANCE TRAINING Come and join us every Monday and Wednesday morning from 9am in the community room at the centre. New participants are welcomed. 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 All Secretaries - There is a community diary situated on the counter at the Lockington District Business Centre for events to be recorded.
This is to help avoid clashing of events. Please record the activity, time and
place, and perhaps a
contact person. Also please advise the Lockington Community News for advertising purposes,
and recording
in the calendar. A further note to all Secretaries If you give us a copy of your syllabus
for 2010 we will put
your activities in the Community News calendar. Saturday
16 - 16th & 23rd January Campaspe Cricket Association A Grade BLU v Rochy
Tigers (BA) Sunday
17 - Lockington Pony Club Rally - 10.00 am - Scurrah Reserve, Cnr. Dullard
& Strathallan Roads. Sunday
17 - Heritage Complex Open Monday
18 - Information night for “Annie Get your Gun” Wednesday
20 - Action Club Activity Night at Club Rooms. Ph. Grant for details Thursday
21 - Immunisation Session - Saturday
23 - 16th & 23rd January Campaspe Cricket Association A Grade BLU v Rochy
Tigers (BA) Sunday
24 - Heritage Complex Open Monday
25 - Bamawm C.W.A. - 10.00 am - Bamawm Community Social Centre Monday
25 - Heritage Complex Committee Meeting at the Complex – Wednesday
27 - Routine Health Monitoring - Wednesday
27 - Bamawm Extension C.W.A. - Wednesday
27 - Lockington Lions Club Business Meeting - Saturday
30 - & Feb 6 Campaspe Cricket Association A Grade Echuca v BLU ) VP Sunday
31 -
Elmore Charity Ball Rural Scholarship applications close FEBRUARY Monday
1 - Noon Closing Time for typing Community
News, Phone/Fax/Email items or leave at -
Post Office or through Community News Office letter slot Monday
1 - Lockington Bush Nursing Centre Ladies Auxiliary Tuesday
2 - LBU FNC Ladies Committee Meeting - Wednesday
3 - Lockington Bush Nursing Centre Auxiliary meeting – Wednesday
3 - Action Club Dinner - Saturday
6 - Campaspe Cricket Association A Grade Echuca v BLU ) VP Sunday
7 - Pine Grove Gun Club Simulated Field & Game. Tuesday
9 - Well Women’s Clinic Lockington Bush Nursing Centre Phone 5485 5800
for appointments Thursday
11 - Lockington Golf Club Ladies General Meeting 12 Saturday
13 & 20 - Campaspe Cricket Association A Grade BLU v Rochy United (BA) Wednesday
24 - Lockington Patchwork Group 11am Lockington Bush Nursing Centre |
Lockington Community News Inc.
Updated 15 January 2010
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