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Mechanics Institute celebrates turning 150 in style with a ball The Nagambie Mechanics Institute (NMI) turned 150 this month and to celebrate it the NHI formed a Ball committee to organise a ReCreation Ball that would feature music from the late 1800’s to now.
music gave the whole Ball a great atmosphere and guests showed their enthusiasm and appreciation by dancing the night away.
The Mechanics hall was brightly decorated with fairy light strands around the walls, with subdued lighting projecting from some lovely old fashioned lamps and ornate lanterns filled with candles on the tables.
At a public meeting on 16th May 1873, attended by 21 citizens, it was revealed that the building would cost about 900 pounds – and 420 shares at 2/6d a share in the form of debentures was suggested. A building committee was formed; Purbrick and Orgle were selected to build the hall for 817pounds: 11,300 bricks were purchased and carted to the site on 5th September 1873.
President of the Institute Hugh Lawrence welcomed everyone to the grand affair and was impressed with how many had dressed up for the special anniversary ball. The stage was set up for the entertainer, well known local Trevor Dennis, who kept the 80 odd guests foot tapping to his easy to listen songs and dancing to many of them. Old time as well as modern. His
Short history of Mechanics Institute Peter Branagan of the NMI gave a short history of Nagambie Mechanics Institute which also tells the history of the Nagambie district. The hall has shared in most happenings and events since it was built in time for Christmas 1873.
Prior to the building of the Mechanics Hall, entertainments, meetings and concerts had been held in a room at the Valley Hotel. The new hall became a busy centre for every occasion. Short History of the NMI Hall
At a meeting on the 19th June 1930, the tender of C.J. Jones for 1873 pounds was accepted. At the August, September, October and November meetings, the building and picture committees decided on new chairs for the large hall, new pictures, also a new curtain for the stage and a sub committee was formed to make arrangements to have a dance to open the new hall. Prices were 7/6d. Per double; extra lady 2/6d. On the 19th February 1931, another meeting was held to arrange for completion of building the hall. Honour Board Mr Branagan said “My project in this 150th year was to research the history of the office bearers over those years and put them together on an honour board. As you will see I was reasonably successful with the help of Robert “Bobo: President of the Nagambie and District Historical Society and his wife, Bruce and Gladys Parris, Judy McDonald, Vonnie Deering and Elaine Lodding.” Robert McMaster and Elaine Lodding helped unveil the Mechanics Institute Honour Board took place during the evening.
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guests for their tables.
Peter went onto explain to the guests that a large group photo had been taken in the newly built larger hall in 1930. He said “This wonderful photo, taken on that night will be re-created tonight with your cooperation and the camera skills of Di Grant.”
The Charleston and twist dances showed off some pretty fancy steps by most the female dancers. Lois McMaster won the Twist and 5 ladies the Charleston honours.
So to make it a set, I took the large group photo of the 80 guests just before supper was served.
Hugh Lawrence thanked the guests for coming, his 150th committee, and sponsors for the prizes, the Opportunity Shop ladies and volunteers, Trevor Dennis, and Peter Branagan for the work for the Honour Board.
If any of the guests would like copy of this large group photo, they may order it from Jill Branagan, and funds raised from this will support the NMI’s fundraising efforts. Tel. 0419 567 580. Fun prizes The NMI held a lucky spot competition for the dancers, and a major raffle with a good selection of prizes donated by local businesses. The hot supper was provided by the 150th committee, Opportunity Shop ladies and volunteers and early nibblies by the
He invited guests to ass the word for locals to show interest in utilising the Mechanics hall more, and it they would like a regular dance to let the NMI group know about it. Congratulations to the Mechanics Institute folk on a grand evening. Article written by Diane Grant
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Draft Avenel 2030 Township Strategy released for public comment Following on from an extensive engagement process with the Avenel community, the Draft Avenel 2030 Township Strategy is now open for feedback. The strategy is the key document that will be used to guide land use and development for Avenel. It provides a long-term strategic planning framework that seeks to ensure Avenel’s community needs are meet by guiding social and physical infrastructure delivery, managing growth and enhancing Avenel to be an attractive place to live and visit. Strathbogie Shire Council Mayor Cr Laura Binks encouraged community members to review the updated draft document following on from consultation. “Avenel is rapidly growing, becoming a desirable township offering a rural lifestyle within a couple of hour’s drive from the Melbourne CBD,” Cr Binks said. “As a result, the strategy must ensure it meets the needs of the growing community. “The strategy identifies and assess future land uses to meet growth and demand for housing, jobs, and services to insure coordinated growth into the future. “We’ve heard about important matters affecting Avenel residents and their future throughout the engagement process and need to balance residential growth while protecting the township’s unique historical character.” Visit https://share.strathbogie.vic.gov.au/updatingavenel-2030-strategy where you can provide your support for the strategy or put in a submission to the document. Feedback closes at 5pm on January 27, 2024.
Donations to Queen Elizabeth Rose Garden The Queen Elizabeth 11 memorial Rose Garden was dedicated on 8th September and Blessed on 11th November by Rev. Richard Pennington and members of the community attended both services. The roses are looking beautiful with their colourful blooms and their scents wafting across the nature strip where they are growing well thanks to the manual watering by Kelvin Grove Village volunteer Phil Hageman. The Shire Council parks and gardens staff will very soon provide a better sprinkler system that can water the roses regularly from a main water supply. Phil Hageman and his wife Glenis have been regularly maintaining the garden along with rose garden co-ordinator Diane Grant and husband John. Phil and Glenis were asked by Diane if they would like to donate a rose in honour of the Queen seeing they had adopted the garden like the Grants have done since it conception. They readily agreed and planted a pastel pink and white rose in early November there. Then at the Blessing on 11 November, members of the Nagambie Connect Faith Community and Nagambie Friends of the Pool group decided they would like to donate one too. So On Thursday, 23 November, some of their representatives planted a Queen Elizabeth rose. So thanks to all individual donors and community donor groups 18 roses look very happy in the Memorial rose garden.
Affordable Public Fertility care now available in Shepparton Women and families across Shepparton can now realise their dream of starting or growing their family - with the Allan Labor Government’s nation-leading public IVF service now available at Goulburn Valley Health. Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes today officially opened the new satellite location, which will deliver support and treatment for locals wanting to access fertility care – alleviating additional stress by cutting unnecessary travel time and slashing costs – saving Victorians up to $10,000. Offering eligible patients a range of services including specialist consultations, diagnostic tests and ultrasounds - it is the fifth service to open in regional Victoria following the launch of satellites in Mildura, Geelong, Bendigo and Warrnambool.
Delivered as part of a $120 million investment by the Labor Government public fertility care will support up to 5,000 people every year - providing up to 3,375 treatment cycles – easing the financial pressure for thousands of Victorians during what is already a challenging experience for many. Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas said, “We’re rolling out public fertility care at partner health services right across Victoria because your ability to start a family shouldn’t be limited by where you live.” “These partner clinics are all about bringing fertility care to the heart of communities, meaning it’s more accessible and more affordable than ever for those wanting to start a family.” Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes said, “Victorians in the northeast of the state wanting to start a family now have fertility care closer to their home and with the support of their loved ones.” This latest service follows the launch of Australia’s
first public egg and sperm bank in July 2023 at the Royal Women’s Hospital which is currently accepting egg, sperm and embryo donations from the community. It also marks one year since the roll out of public fertility care services in Victoria – the landmark service is already making it easier and more affordable for prospective parents to access vital services on their IVF journey. Since launching in October last year, more than 1,100 Victorians have already commenced their treatment journey. Access to public fertility care is available through a GP or specialist referral which is sent to the Royal Women’s Hospital who then organise eligible patients to receive treatment at their closest health service. More information is available at betterhealth.vic. gov.au/public-fertility-care-services.
From public art to playgrounds tiny towns fund bringing big benefits to Northern Victoria From next week the tiny towns and communities of Northern Victoria can apply for grants to create more projects and stronger local connections through the Victorian Government’s Tiny Towns Fund.
Eligible applicants include community and nonprofit groups and councils in towns with under 5,000 people across regional Victoria and outer metro-Melbourne.
Member for Northern Victoria today called on local community groups to submit their ideas and apply for a Tiny Towns grant, with applications open from Monday 27 November.
With more people than ever before choosing lifestyles away from major cities, new initiatives like Tiny Towns will help ensure regional and outer suburban communities continue to flourish.
From barbecues at the park to community centres, these projects will make a difference to those who need them in towns like Broadford, Mount Beauty, Euroa or Sea Lake. Many of our towns across Northern Victoria are Tiny Towns.
Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes said, “Our tiny towns have so much to offer and we’re helping them unlock new reasons for people to visit, explore, work and live in them.”
The fund will offer grants between $5,000 and $50,000 to deliver infrastructure projects, such as hiking trails, splash parks, playgrounds, community hall and library upgrades, public art and more.
The Government’s record $41 billion investment in rural and regional Victoria over the past decade means small communities are already growing from projects that have helped them become even better places to live and visit.
Minister for Regional Development Gayle Tierney said, “Whether it's renovations to a community centre or new barbecues at the local park, our investments in Victoria’s tiniest towns will support local businesses and jobs, and help attract more visitors.”
Round 1 for the Tiny Towns Fund will open on Monday, 27 November. Further rounds will be available from 2024. To find out more about the fund, visit rdv.vic.gov. au/tiny-towns-fund
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Shop, eat, dance... What's not to like about it? All this in Avenel on one evening in December. Jubilee Park will again be the place to be in the early evening of Saturday 9th December. The Avenel Twilight market is on and bigger and better than last year. A great assortment of food vans, and a wide range of market stalls. Event organiser Wendy Willingham is encouraging everyone to come along for a night of local shopping and live music entertainment provided by Avenel Primary School children and local band “The Skerricks”. “Avenel Market highlights local artesian wares as everything is handmade, homemade or home grown. We are true to our motto of Make It Bake It Grow It. The market has all the usual goodies to tempt
any discerning shopper. Local cheeses, chocolate, fudge and cookies all from our great regular stallholders. Also an array of goods to add to your Christmas list. “The dining options are numerous in our food court area with food vans serving up delicious options. Potato twisters, dumplings, specialised juices, pulled pork rolls or a gozleme, the choice is yours. Then follow up with a mouth watering dessert which includes icecream and dutch pancakes.
Someone will be the lucky recipient of a hamper packed full of goodies supplied by all our talented and productive stallholders. And don’t forget the face painter who will be there to paint those faces, whether it be young or old. All this under the majestic trees of Jubilee Park. Santa will be joining in the festivities as well. Come along and enjoy the ambiance of this special country market.
Bring a blanket, relax on the lawn listening to live music while enjoying a tasty treat.
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“We have locally brewed beers and local winemakers who will be selling their product, along with the added treat of a Gin distiller”.
Avenel Twilight Market Jubilee Park, Avenel Saturday 9 December 2023 4 – 8.15pm
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Join Strathbogie Shire Council for #16DaysofActivism
Change the Story Friday, December 8 Nagambie Mechanics Institute 12:30pm - Light lunch, tea and coffee provided. FREE EVENT Bookings are essential: Scan the QR Code or visit:
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Engage in a conversation with Kym Valentine and representatives from Safe and Equal, Victoria's peak body for family violence services.
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St Joseph’s Successful Spring Market Sunday 12th November saw the sun shining and the crowds gathering at St Joseph’s Spring Market for what was a great community event. With a mixture of school and local stall holders there was something for everyone. The cake stall was a busy space early in the day with many people grabbing some home cooked treats before venturing around the grounds to visit other stalls. Children waited patiently to have their face painted and hair braided before visiting Hannah’s Homestead Mobile Farm and feeding some of the friendly animals. Popcorn, fairy floss, snow cones, lolly bags were just some of the favourite stalls for the young ones while parents wandered around the grounds with just as many things to see and do. Local stall holders provided a range of shopping opportunities for
everyone from candles, art work, fresh bread and pastries, honey, homemade cakes and biscuits, bric and brac, beanies, socks, health food, plants and wooden gifts. After wandering around the school and stalls, the opportunity to sit and enjoy food and refreshments from coffee and cakes, Devonshire tea and scones, bbq, jam donuts and paella was welcomed by everyone. The atmosphere was relaxed with many people taking the opportunity to sit and catch up with friends while children played on the playgrounds and also buy a ticket or two in the very popular and old time favourite spinning wheel. Prizes were all generously donated from local businesses and families. Louise Roberts the St Joseph’s Parents and Friends President and one of the many organisers of the event said a day like today could not happen without the wonderful support of local businesses, the parents and staff and the wider community who have come out to support the school.
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Show your support for Kirwans Bridge Strathbogie Shire Council is urging people from near and far to show their support for Kirwans Bridge by uploading a video, picture, or written message to a digital wall of supporters. Launched this week at www.share.strathbogie.vic.gov.au the platform allows people to explain why Kirwans Bridge is important to them.
Since we established the platform (a couple of years ago) we have engaged on 77 projects, attracted more than 58,000 views and gathered almost 10,000 contributions from more than 5400 people, so there’s always lots happening!
Promote your event Do you know you can promote your event on Council’s website? It’s really simple just head to www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au, click on events under things to do in the navigation bar and click on the promote my event button.
Council has been working with the Kirwans Bridge Community Panel to determine the best option for the bridge’s long-term future. The panel endorsed two options, these being:
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Senior Engineer – Design & Delivery. Full time, ongoing role. Band 8 - $100,505 annually + 11% super. Applications close 9am, 6 December 2023
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Seasonal Employment at Council Pools. Belgravia Leisure currently have opportunities to work across the summer at Council pools in Euroa, Violet Town, Nagambie and Avenel. Season runs from 1 December to mid-March.
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Option 2.1: maintains the existing single lane bridge by undertaking a full renovation including replacing the decking with timber planks and steel girders. It has a 25-year lifespan as is estimated to cost about $5.5 million. Option 2.2: also maintains the existing single lane bridge by undertaking a full renovation and including replacing the timber decking with concrete deck slab. It has a 50-year lifespan and is estimated to cost about $6.5 million.
Share your Nagambie Foreshore Walk photos with us! After it was recently opened to the public, we're calling on the community to share images and videos while enjoying the new Nagambie Foreshore Walk. Council would like to see the stunning views captured from the walk which recently opened to the public.
We’re looking for talented people to join our team:
Visit www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au for further details and instructions on how to apply.
Upload your videos or images by visiting https://share.strathbogie.vic.gov.au/ nagambie-foreshore-walk
Tenders now open
Join us for a special 16 Days of Activism event in the Nagambie Mechanics Hall
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Euroa Civic Centre Toilets Upgrade (contract number 23/24-35). Tenders close 4pm, December 6.
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Landfill disposal Strathbogie and Mansfield Shires (contract number 25/26-02). Tenders close 4pm December 12.
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Euroa branding strategy (contract number 23/24-31). Tender submissions are sought from suitably experienced branding experts to provide a welldefined and cohesive brand for Euroa. This is a community driven project, with a project team representing groups across the township. Tenders received until 4pm, Monday December 13, 2023.
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Nagambie-Locksley Road Bridge and Road Reconstruction at Charles Creek Locksley Stage 1 (contract number 23/24 – 38). Tender submissions are sought for a suitably experienced Contractor to undertake the Nagambie-Locksley Road Bridge and Road Reconstruction at Charles Creek Locksley - Stage 1. Tenderers are referred to the specification document for full Project Scope requirements. Tenders received until 4pm, Monday 18 December, 2023.
Strathbogie Shire Council is proud to participate in this year’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign in Victoria. This year’s campaign encourages all Victorians to work together to prevent violence against women.
The following tenders are now open at Strathbogie Shire Council:
Council’s campaign will include an ARTBOX exhibition in Nagambie featuring the orange cut out people with our key 16 days of Activism messaging as well as an event in Nagambie. The Nagambie event – Change the Story – will feature a powerful talk from someone with lived experience of gender-based violence – former Neighbours actress Kym Valentine who will share her passion for raising awareness and challenging stereotypes about those who experience family violence. The event will be held on December 8 from 12.30pm at the Nagambie Mechanics Institute with a light luncheon and tea and coffee provided. Bookings for this event are required on https://events.humanitix.com/change-thestory
Have your say Council’s engagement hub www.share. strathbogie.vic.gov.au is the place to go to have our say on important projects and plans.
Tenders may only be viewed and lodged online through the Tendersearch portal accessible via our website www.strathbogie. vic.gov.au. Please note Strathbogie Shire no longer accepts hardcopy tenders or RFQs and will not accept tenders by fax or email.
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Twilight Christmas in Nagambie SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES 01 December / Start 4pm / Nagambie Late night Christmas Shopping Hilda May, The Botanic House, Harvest Moon Home, Mes Amours Boutique
Behind the Barn Door SALE - The Corner Nook Amanda Lou’s Sweets & Treats Meet Santa at Wacky Splash and Play Inflatable Water Park open late Get ready to meet Santa at Wacky Splash and Play for their Christmas Special! From 4pm to 7pm, you can enjoy all the wacky fun for just $10 per person per session. Don't miss out on this festive extravaganza! Santa will visit the park from 6.30pm - 7.00pm. Please come on down and say hello! Tickets on sale now. https://wackysplashplay.com.au/tickets/
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Church News CHURCH NEWS: ECUMENICAL EVENTS Friday 1, December, the Advent study folk will combine with the 12 noon St John’s Anglican Church P.O.U.R Service. Combining the two events as we did last year. Bring a plate to share for lunch. Advent study. Thursday 7, December and December 15, from 11.15am St Malachy’s Church. Details and books available from Wendy Keenan 0459 595 908
ANGLICAN: Thursday, November 30, Central Goulburn Annual MU Meeting. 1.30pm. Seymour. Wednesday, December 13, Annual MU Advent Lessons and Carol Service: 11am. At St Paul’s, Avenel. Followed by Christmas Lunch. Venue to be advised.
CATHOLIC: Nagambie St Malachy’s. Mondays 10.30am & Wednesday noon Rosary. 1st and 3rd Sundays 9.00am Mass. 2nd, 4th & 5th Sundays 9am. Word & Communion. W.Keenan. 0459 595 908. Avenel St Mary’s. Sundays 10.30am Rosary. 1st & 3rd Sundays 11am Mass 2nd & 4th & 5th Sundays 11.00am Word and Communion. G.Kenworthy. 0405 125 963.
UNITING: Seymour & Avenel Uniting Church. Combined service at 10am Avenel. POC Rev. J. Payne. 0408 176 754.
PRESBYTERIAN: St Andrew’s Nagambie Church services. Sundays 11am. B.Georges POC on 0423 886 692 or W.Day. 0429 933 116.
NAGAMBIE CONNECT FAITH COMMUNITY NEWS: (Uniting Church) 2nd & 4th Sundays, 9.30am, Nagambie Senior Citizens' Clubrooms. R.Close. 0402 286 277
150th celebration a great success for St Malachy's in Nagambie It is written in the history of Nagambie that in 1868 the Nagambie Township was government gazetted. Farm selections began in the 1860’s and within ten years Nagambie had a school, a Catholic church, a Mechanics Institute and two flour mills. There were 76 buildings in the township in 1877. Two of those historic buildings in Nagambie are celebrated their 150th anniversaries this month. The first was St Malachy’s Catholic Church on 19th November, and the second the Nagambie Mechanics Institute on 25th November with Re-Creation Ball. St Malachy’s parishioners Rhonda Robinson and Mel Arnold compiled and wrote a beautifully presented small history booklet on “The Story of St Malachy’s Parish 1875-2023.” The story encompasses the religious history of St. Malachy’s Church, Presbytery and schools and the surrounding faith communities of St. Mary’s Avenel, St.Patrick’s Moorilim and St. Patrick’s Wahring. A testament and appreciation to the dedication and hard work of the settlers of the area. The book was on sale at the school after the Mass. On a beautiful warm sunny day St Malachy’s Catholic Church celebrated its 150 years of faithful service to the Nagambie and district community on Sunday, 19 November 2023 with a celebration mass led by the Most Reverend Bishop Shane Mackinlay, DD, of the Catholic Diocese of Sandhurst. For some weeks a large 150 sign and smaller words stating the St Malachy’s celebrations were coming hung on the east wall of the church. A string of fairy lights were mounted above them for lighting up the signs at night. Bishop Mackinlay arrived at St Malachy’s on the beautiful spring Sunday morning and was assisted on the day by seven fellow clergy.
The Nagambie Farmers Market at Tahbilk Winery will not take place in December. The next market at Tahbilk Winery will be held on January 28th 2024
One being Father Tony Hill who was the parish priest for 16 years of St Malachy’s in Nagambie and St Mary’s at Avenel as well as Euroa, Violet Town and Longwood church centres. From mid November now he has a lighter role, as Priest in charge of Euroa, Longwood and Violet Town parish. Rogationist Parish Priest of Nagambie (and Shepparton South), Fr. Rene Ramirez, RCJ, is now
the new priest at St Malachy’s and he was installed as parish priest recently at St Mel’s in Shepparton. He is looking forward to meeting parishioners, St Joseph’s school and the wider members of the community. The procession into the church was led by young Mikaela Robinson- Crucifer, two twin girls Janelle and Jazelle Etuale- acolytes and Loretta Semi-Legalo- altar server, for the celebration service. A Mass 150th service booklet was handed out to the congregation to follow the service and the church was full with guest and former priests, past and present parishioners and families and members of the sister churches in Euroa, Avenel, Longwood and Violet Town centres who attended and blended in with members of other church denomination representatives and community folk from the district who have been associated with St Malachy’s over the years. Behind the altar the clergy took their seats and Bishop Mackinlay led the Mass that began with a hymn of praise, the greeting and segments of the sung Eucharist led by the parish singers, and the music played by Sally Fyfield. Parishioner Margaret St Leone gave a reading from the Book of Proverbs and led the Responsorial Psalm. Tim Gleeson read the New Testament reading from the First letter of St Paul to the Thessalonians. New parish priest Fr Rene Ramirez, RCJ, read the Holy Gospel according to St Matthew. The Bishop’s sermon linked the Gospel reading and to the delivery of the first foundation stone for St Malachy’s which was brought up cart and horses and laid and dedicated by The Right Reverend Dr. J. Goold, Bishop of Melbourne on the 1st of December 1872, assisted by Fr Michael Farrelly from Kilmore who was Pastor of the District. Prayers of thanksgiving for their faithful service to God and the community by those at St Malachy’s, the local town and district folk and for the world’s needs were read alternatively by the Bishop and Tim Gleeson. During the Liturgy and Eucharist the congregation responded with enthusiasm and reverence and gave thanks for their many blessings. Bishop Mackinlay and Fr Rene Ramirez distributed the Holy Communion and the service ended with the
concluding rites and the singing of the Recessional hymn and the Blessing for the people to go into the future with hope and faith. The congregation stood outside the church for the dedication of a 150th commemoration plaque that had been mounted on the east wall of the church, and Bishop Mackinlay blessed it and the people in honour of the 150th celebrations. The Bishop and clergy then led the congregation to the Old Catholic presbytery nearby which is over 140 years old. The Presbytery had been renovated by the Presbytery Restoration committee over many years and was officially named The Kearns Centre by the Bishop in honour of the first priest Fr Patrick Kearns. The Bishop blessed the commemorative plaque and cut the commemorative green ribbon placed there to celebrate the faithful service to God and the community by Fr Patrick Kearns. Fr Kearns and other Catholic priests lived there for 123 years and served at St Malachy’s, the convent, and the local school and the wider community. Rhonda Robinson spoke on behalf of St Malachy’s and the Presbytery Restoration committee during the celebrations and escorted interested guests through the old Presbytery building which is now used by the Nagambie Lakes Community House and its many groups. A delicious lunch was served in St Joseph’s school room during which three senior parishioners Eileen McDonald, Julie Baldwin and Jenny Finnigan had the honour of cutting the 150th celebration cake. The cake had been made by Maree Gleeson and Janet O’Donnell. A large cardboard cake was also on display and had been made by retired school teachers Loretta Duncan and Liz Mazurek. Monsignor Frank Marriott, former priest of the St Malachy’s and St Mary’s Avenel parish in the 1980’s thanked everyone involved in the 150th celebration and congratulated those involved in the planning and bringing to fruition the celebration on behalf of all present. The parishioners of St Malachy’s thanked and acknowledged all those who contributed to their 150th celebrations that made it memorable for all of the parish folk.
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Improving the Hughes Creek at Avenel More invasive trees will be removed along the banks of the Hughes Creek in Avenel in December and replaced with native species next year. The works, along a 350-metre section of Hughes Creek are part of the Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority (GB CMA) Urban Waterway Works project, in partnership with Avenel Active and the Stewart Park Committee of Management. Goulburn Broken CMA River Health Officer, Christine Glassford, said this was the second stage of the project that will remove more woody weeds along the creek. “Invasive trees will be mechanically removed and chipped on site as was done last time, but this stage will concentrate on the right bank frontage, adjoining properties to Shelton Street,” Ms Glassford said. “Periwinkle, blackberry, bindweed and ivy will be targeted along the creek frontage as well as Desert ash, black willow and robinia. The less invasive weeping willows will be kept at the request of the community.” The works are planned to take place in early December 2023. Avenel Active will coordinate community planting of 200 seedlings in partnership with the Stewart Park committee in 2024. For more information email avenelactiveinc@gmail. com Avenel Active secretary Helen Gwilliam said it was great to work with the Stewart Park Committee, GB CMA and community volunteers towards improving the long-term health of Hughes Creek.
Nagambie Cup Night - a success at Nagambie Bowls Club
This project is funded by the GB CMA Connecting People and Place project, part of the Victorian Government’s $248 million investment over four years (2020-2024) to improve catchment and waterway health across regional Victoria.
Ladies in fine ensembles and fascinator hats shone at the Nagambie Cup evening held by the Nagambie Bowls Club on November 11 at the Clubrooms.
A clever Form Guide with a wide variety of fascinating horse names enticed the guests to bid high at the auction of each horse for six races.
To find out more about the Goulburn Broken CMA and its programs visit gbcma.vic.gov.au or phone 03 5822 7700.
The race goers partook of a delicious two course dinner provided by the Bowls Club catering team.
The first past the post won. The six races lucky winners went into the final Nagambie Cup race, with the Magnificent Seven (Table 7) coming out winners of the Nagambie Cup prize.
Syndicate teams were organised by various punters on the tables around the race theme decorated clubrooms.
Friends of Nagambie Pool LIFEGUARDS, still a key focus for my article this week. Belgravia, the contractor running the pool, have been advertising for guards, and we are wanting to again appeal to anyone who feels they can offer support to get our pool open and operating with a consistent number of guards available. The main reason the pool has a reputation of not being open, is due to the lack of guards, and the season is due to open on 1st December, so we are hoping this is not a factor this season. The work has been progressing to have the pool cleaned and ready to go by the opening date. We have been promised some bushes by the Shire that will be planted along the fence line to aid in the landscaping appeal. Happy to have input with suggestions of how else we can improve this entry area. Please email me on friendsofnagambiepool@gmail.com or give me, Jill 0419567580 if you are interested in being a Friend of the pool or even “dip your toe in the water” as a life guard or just want to be on the email list to find out what is happening around the pool. See also the poster for Lifeguards in previous issues of CV or view details at: belgravialeisure.com.au/become-alifeguard/ Also our Friends of Nagambie Pool Facebook page.
Team members threw a large dice to see how many paces their horse would go on the race table.
Smartly dressed Fiona Smith and Fintan Butler were the Best Dressed couple and Angel Manneken, Kaye
Tennant, Jenny Jones and Noel Luff the ones chosen as the Best Hat winners. The funds raised will help support the Nagambie Bowls Club with their fundraising efforts for the year. The Club are conducting a huge raffle which will be drawn in March. They thank all the prize donors for their support for the Cup night and the raffle. For details on Club games and activities contact Fiona Smith on. 0418 942 446.
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Mother's Union show support for gender based & domestic violence raffle In November 2022 the Anglican Diocese of Wangaratta Mother’s Union had their annual meeting at which the Bishop of Wangaratta, Clarence bester requested that the MU support the 2023 Gender Based and Domestic Violence mission. That day I joined a committee of women to plan a conference and workshops about this problem not only within the church folk but in the wider community. As I had experienced the abuse and violence and coercive control during my life and knew that I could show support, advice and empathy to others in their hour of need. I wanted to support many women who had undergone domestic violence and relationship problems like I had with my own father, stepfather and my first husband. It was a tough 9 years on my own for me and my children. But we survived with support from church folk within this district and my family and new friends I made and training to get a better permanent job. When I needed a refuge place there was none around here. I needed financial support but none was available as my children were over 16. The problem was often swept under the carpet or not spoken about then. But now, I know it is still around, and women and some men need support in many ways. They should be able to reach out, talk about and ask for aid, and we in the community should do our best to help or advise them of where they can get help. The MU held that Wangaratta conference in March 2023 with many guest speakers and facilitators of the workshops. Rev. Mel Clarke from Mansfield parish went to Sydney for the National Gender Based and Domestic Violence conference representing our Diocese. Now last week, on November 20, the MU held their annual meeting again and it incorporated a presentation by Guest speaker Rev. Mel Clarke on the Conference she had attended in Sydney on Gender based and Domestic Violence and 16 Days of Activism 25 November – 10 December and what our Diocese and MU branches can do to help people in such situations. She especially talked about the types of control and abuse and violence that are occurring every day in Australia. She explained that domestic violence takes many forms and how it is about power over another person, which is the exact opposite of what Jesus tells us that God wants for humanity.
Veteran vehicles visit our museum There was an air of expectancy at the top end of town as a glint of brass and a silhouette of a small vehicle appeared from the north. Fluttering scarves and goggles were the order of the day for the drivers and passengers in these vehicles which were over 100 years old. As the steady stream increased, so did the interest of those gathered and they watched a wonderful cavalcade of some 50 vehicles turning to park on the corner of Young Street. It was the Veteran Car Club of Australia (Victoria) annual rally. Based at Euroa from the Friday night they then set off to find their way to Murchison, then Nagambie, using the few sealed roads. Not an easy task when wheels are small and top speed can be 40kph. A couple did not make it, but that leaves good stories for them to tell for years to come, about being stuck out on the plains, miles from anywhere. The reason we had the privilege of seeing these magnificent machines, was that Scott Emmerson, the club’s event coordinator, asked the Nagambie
Historical Society if they would be able to cater for lunch for up to 80. The car club likes to leave some money with smaller institutions in country towns. The question was put to the committee, “can we?”. “Yes we can” they said and planning started under the expert organisational skills of Carolyn Fox and the long standing Society food guru, Patty Moroney. Well the numbers grew to 126 and the catering team swelled with magnificent people prepared to clean, cook, move furniture, paint and glamourise toilets and a hundred other things. It took days. Our powerhouse had been cleared out for new flooring, so the team turned it from a somewhat gloomy 100 year old interior to a pretty café with lace curtains, pictures on walls and flowers on tables. A cool room was kindly lent to us and as the travellers ventured inside bounteous platters of sandwiches, slices and cakes appeared. A real country lunch. The travellers were very enthusiastic and happy with their Nagambie lunch, sending us a congratulatory email on the food, the lovely caterers in their aprons and frilly hats and the background music of Russell Turner. There is not enough space to name all who helped the committee, but you know and we know who you are and we can’t thank you enough for creating such a successful event. Judy Macdonald
Are you ready for the Fire Danger Period? The Fire Danger Period for Strathbogie Shire begins on Monday 27 November 2023. This means fire restrictions will be in force and people cannot light fires in the open air unless they comply with certain requirements or have a permit. Check the Country Fire Authority (CFA) website for more information. Strathbogie Shire Council Mayor Cr Laura Binks said our community was very switched on when it came to fire prevention and reduction and most people had already begun cutting, mowing and clearing. “Being ready for the worst is about good preparation and having a plan – so if you haven’t started, now is definitely the time to get your property ready and have an emergency plan for
you, your family and animals,” she said. “If you see a property in need of attention or you just can’t do it yourself, please contact the Council as soon as possible – nobody wants to be responsible for a devastating fire.”
developed through extensive engagement and collaboration with our Communities.
Council officers will be inspecting again from Monday and anybody who fails to meet basic fuel reduction standards for their property after the second inspection will receive a fire prevention notice requiring immediate attention to reduce fire risk at the property.
rank and their plan is available on the Council website,” she said
Failure to act after a fire prevention notice leads to an infringement notice and a fine of $1923.10. In addition, Council will engage contractors to do the work and landowners or occupiers will need to pay the cost.
For more information about the LEAP plans or to get involved visit Council’s online engagement platform Share Strathbogie
Mayor Binks said it was also timely to mention the Local Emergency Action Plans (LEAP) being
regarding the fire season.
“The community response has been fantastic so far. Violet Town was first cab off the
Euroa and Avenel are expected to release their plans in December 2023 and Strathbogie and Nagambie will follow in the first half of next year.
Always check the CFA website www.cfa.vic.gov.au for the most up-to-date information
Rev Mel took questions about the issues concerning many people in our Anglican churches in need and replied with good knowledge and advice on how parishes can help. She provided pamphlets on help groups who can assist the women in need and the Anglican Church of Australia 10 Commitments for Prevention and Response to Domestic and Family Violence in the Anglican Church of Australia. Which all parishes should have to follow.
16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM FOR GENDER BASED VIOLENCE 25 Nov – Dec 10. In our shire, Kym Valentine, a guest speaker (actress on Neighbours) is appearing at the Nagambie, Mechanics Hall on December 8. 12.30pm to talk on this world wide social problem. If you are interested or someone you know might benefit from this session. Then book now. Bookings https://events.humantix. com/change-the-story. Or ring shire offices on 5795 000 and register. Article written by Diane Grant
Nagambie senior citizens We attended the St Joesph’s Fair & Avenel Primary School Market over the last two weekends. Our busy knitters have been working overtime (adding that they don’t incur penalty rates!!) Thanks again to them for their dedication and effort to set up, run the stall and the pack that is required on the day. Please remember, they are available for sale at any time from the hall. Reminder that our Christmas Luncheon is on 11th December where we have been fortunate enough to have booked in the very talented Phil Close and Tika. You may have seen them at their Piano Bar performances at Zephyrz restaurant, always a great show. And of course, a great meal thanks to JBL catering. There are a few seats left, and a reminder to those who have not paid, this is due the week before the event. The next newsletter will be out early December, we will have the dates of the last sessions and the
expected reopening dates listed, so keep a look out for that edition. Be aware that sometimes the emails go to Junk Mail, due to the volume of addresses sent in one email, so please check regularly in case they are going there and allow it on your browser. We have 207 members that receive the email now, so it is great to see the increase in electronic distribution. Of course, there are still hard copies available at the Post Office, Info centre and NLCH. Line Dancing is still our most popular activity, held on Wednesday and Friday from 9.30am. Beginners are welcome at both sessions, but have a dedicated time on Friday from 9.30 Both days have dances suitable for all levels. Come along and try if you have not been before, you will be made most welcome. Only $3 for members, and membership is only $5 for the year. Movie Day is the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 1pm. But we had to cancel the 28th November expected screening due to the St Joesph’s use of the hall for their production, “The Bee Musical”. It has been great to be able to offer them the use of the hall over the last few weeks for rehearsal and the actual production on 28th.
The Tai Chi and Get Moving exercise group is always a great way to get some exercise, all abilities are catered for, so come along and see what you are able to do. Move it or lose it!! Monday and Friday at 9.30 for Tai Chi and 10.00 for Get Moving. Just come for the music and the cuppa afterwards if you don’t want to exercise!! All Welcome. Table Tennis is also held on Wednesday evenings at 7pm, open to the public, catering for all ages and skill abilities. Small group size at present, but able to put up more tables if required. I am happy to email any interested people who would like to receive the newsletter monthly. We also have collection points around town, at the Post Office, the Info Centre, and NLCH. Pick up a copy or email nagambieseniors@gmail.com to go on the list. Or phone Jill on 0419 567 580 We also wish to thank Go Nagambie for including our Club details on their website, check it out. https://www.gonagambie.com.au/live/communitygroups-and-clubs/nagambie-seniors
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The General Strath Creek - A Place for Everything and Everyone Created to supply locals and welcome visitors, The Only a 45-minute drive from General Strath Creek is a place for everything and Nagambie, a new produce store everyone! and licensed café brimming with offerings from local producers has Find us at recently opened its doors and it’s 8 Glover Road, Strath Creek 3658, VIC definitely worth the scenic trip! hello@thegeneralstrathcreek.com.au The “General Strath Creek” is the passion project of community-minded local Prue Brown. Initially dishing pies out of the post office, Prue has hit a sweet spot with locals. These interactions have inspired a multi-functional concept store, which grew from the humble post office in Strath Creek. Over the last two years, Prue has left no stone unturned in lovingly restoring a barn situated in the centre of the picturesque town located in the Strath Valley surrounded by low-lying hills. Prue worked alongside noted Byron Bay designer Louella BoitelGill to bring her vision to life. The General Strath Creek thoughtfully revives the bygone feeling of the country general store with a considered curation of everyday items. With produce ranging from freshly-ground Allpress coffee, free range eggs, ethical honey, daily baked bread to fragrant bunches of locally-grown roses, the store conveys a sense of support and community. The offerings from the store reflect Prue’s strong commitment to regional provenance with food and wine sourced from local producers showcased amid a stunning setting of hand-made furniture milled and shaped by local timber artisan, Andrew Morris. Friday and Saturday nights focus on the Chef ’s single menu inspired by availability of seasonal offerings, including pastas, curries and specialty pizzas.
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Our junior students have been working on Information Reports. In small groups, they chose a type of bee. These included Queen bees, Bumble bees, Honey bees and Blue-banded bees. Each group then researched facts about their bee using a variety of resources such as books, the internet, songs and videos. They then presented their information on a poster and shared it with the class. This theme tied in nicely with our upcoming production of 'The Bee Musical'.
2/3
We have been learning about fractions in the Year 2/3 space this fortnight. Students had a go folding a piece of paper into equal parts. Some impressive findings were their
ability to make eights by folding in squares and triangles! We also used play dough to share equal parts of our object to help us associate a connection between sharing and fraction, such as sharing a pizza between friends and having a quarter each.
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We have been looking at angles and their properties over the last few weeks. We have focussed on acute, obtuse, straight, reflex and right angles, and have enjoyed finding examples of these around the classroom and school. Each student created a slideshow to demonstrate their understanding of each type of angle and have even used our bodies to create angles. We have now been learning to use protractors to measure all different sized angles.
Preps busy rehearsing for Nagambie Community Carols The Nagambie Primary School Prep class has a long history of performing the nativity play at the end of their first year at school. The past few years they have performed at the Nagambie Community Carols and are busy rehearsing for this year’s event.
Performing a play is a great way to put into action all of the literacy and personal development skills that are part of the Prep curriculum. The Nagambie Community Carols are on Sunday December 3rd from 6:00pm on the lake foreshore near the Information Centre. It is a wonderful community event, in a beautiful setting. The event organisers and our Prep students hope to see lots of people there.
QUEENS4QUEENS 2023 It’s that time of year again. Time to check the bathroom cupboards for unwanted goodies. The last few years have been interesting for us all in and it has been our awesome community spirit that has bound us together during these difficult times. Some in the community have however have done it tougher than others be though decreased physical or mental health or increased financial strain and in recognizing this the Queens this year are again donating directly to Salvo Care in Seymour who are in many instances the first port of call in providing assistance to those in crisis. The Salvation Army directly assists families via food and housing assistance and are excited to be the recipients of the Queens4Queens initiative in 2023 Queens4Queens is a community run campaign run out of Nagambie since 2016. It, as all good ideas do, started as idle conversation between a group of like-minded ladies who played social netball together. Inspired by the National “Share the Dignity” initiative they wanted to create something that would assist their local community directly. Originally each member in the team decided to donate a handbag full of toiletries and personal items but soon the idea took on a life of its own and Queens4Queens was born. To date Queens4Queens has donated well over 500 ‘Queen Bags’ full of
toiletries and personal items to men, women and children of the Strathbogie and Mitchell Shires. Queens4Queens is now onto its 8th campaign and again is looking for donations of toiletries and other personal items suitable for donation. Generally focusing on women and children we do of course also accept donations for men. An example of items can be found on the Queens4Queens Facebook page and could include soaps, shampoo, toothpaste, sanitary items etcetera. For the kiddie’s sunscreen, toothbrushes and kiddie friendly shampoo and toothpaste is a great start. Every donation does count and goes straight back to someone in need in our own community. The Queens bags are recyclable and made with love with the assistance of Boomerang Bags Nagambie. This year as well as toiletries the Queens bags will include disposable masks. If you would like to help or donate, we recommend starting at home and doing a check your bathroom cupboard for unused toiletry treasures or of course you can alternatively pop something extra into the trolley next time you are at the shops. We are more than happy for people to create your own ‘Queen Bag’ “or they can donate items to contribute and we will hold a ‘Pick n Pack’ working bee in late November to create the Queen and Kiddie bags. This year's Queens4Queens campaign concludes on December the 1st 2023. Drop off November points can be found at the Nagambie Lakes
Community House (Front Porch - 363 High street Nagambie) or Unit 4 9 Vale Street Nagambie. A full list of items suitable for donation can be found on the Facebook page Queens4Queens or you can contact 0488887426 for further details.
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Nagambie Mens Golf Results 27 November The annual President v Captain stableford challenge was played on a softened Nagambie track due to the 21mm of rain that fell late in the week, which in turn made the course more scorable with the greens being able to hit from afar. It was the Captain's team that narrowly came out on top with just a .8 of a point margin on average, this then meant President Jeff Lodding had to part with $100 at the clubhouse bar which was thoroughly enjoyed by all. The brilliant year of golfing results continued for Dave Fullager winning yet again with 39 stableford points the number of wins is now too many to remember but it must go down as potentially the most in a year. Runner up proving that preparation is a key element to his game was steady as a rock Des Phelan with 38 points, belting out SkyHooks classics at the presentation the night before is what he needs to perform his best, the third place went to Greg Whiteman also thriving from a late to bed early to rise program the less thinking the better the result for these two. The nearest the pin prizes went to the free swinging John Hurley on the 3rd, Terry Wallis with two dazzling strikes on both the 8th and 13th and Michael Roberts produced a sublime stroke into the 16th. Next week's golf will be a monthly medal stroke event with J.Ezard on office duty and M. Mensfeld in the bar. November 20 The Nagambie golfers a total of 34 made the trip across to the Heathcote golf club for the annual Nagambie Heathcote challenge sponsored by the Royal Mail Hotel Nagambie, 66 players from both clubs played a stableford round where the local Heathcote members were to good and once again won the challenge which now works out at 3 from 3 with Nagambie yet to win one. The best results from the Nagambie players on the day were Jeremy Ezard and Jim Doyle doing the club proud with 34 points, next best were Gary Bow on 33 and David Love on 31. Jane Bow was the best of the ladies with a very nice 32 points. The Nagambie members did not leave completely empty handed with Tim Baldwin claiming a nearest the pin on the 13th and Terry Lowis winning a nearest the pin on the 18th. Next week is a big week for the club with the annual presentation night happening on Saturday 25th of November starting at 6pm a two course meal will be served with the 'BIG O' the entertainment for the evening, please supply bookings to Ronda on 0408 349 505. Next week's golf is the Captain v President golf challenge the day's play will be stableford on office duty is D,Love with G. Whiteman in the bar.
Nagambie Womens Golf Results Wednesday 22nd November We had 11 players for the first round of the Vi Nolan 4BBB Par Competition. The winners of round 1 were Moz Fowler and Kylie Carmichael + 10. N /P on the 8th was Monica Hurley and on the 13th Carol Wallis. 18 hole balls down the line went to Moz and Kylie +10 and Irene Keogh and Karyn Thompson with +6. 9 hole balls down the line went to Irene and Karyn +6 and Mo. and Kylie +5. Wednesday 29th November is the 2nd round of the Vi Nolan. Results of the Thursday 23rd November 9 Hole Mixed Competition There were 25 players for a Par round. The winner with +3 was Michael Kleinig and R/U on a C/B +3 was Michael Le Deux. N/P achieved on the 8th only was Deidre Kleinig. Women’s Results Wednesday 15th November
We had 12 players for a Stableford round and a chance to win the first Monthly Medal for the 2023/24 Season. The winner of the Medal , A & B Grade and the Seymour Club Voucher was Monica Hurley with 35pts. The winner of C Grade was Jane Bow with 32pts. The 9 hole competition winner was Monica 16pts on a C/B from Bev Brown. N/P on both the 3rd and 16th was Moz Fowler. 18 hole balls down the line went to Monica 35pts, Kylie Carmichael 32pts and Carol Wallis 32pts on a C/B from Jane. 9 hole balls down the line went to Monica 16pts , Bev 16pts and Jane 15pts.
Avenel Bowls Club Midweek Pennant Division 6, Round 6 Avenel 14 - 57 defeated Nagambie 0 – 27. In a great team effort, Marg Harrison, Bill O’Connor, Ruth Underwood, Glen Bell (s) scored a six on the 6 th end which gave them the lead. Then a seven on the 14 th end consolidated a comprehensive win, 32 – 15. Winning six consecutive ends mid game set up a 13-shot convincing win, 25 – 12 for Moiann Papageorgiou, Nyoli Bell, Ron Harrison, Howard Geldard (s Avenel are fourth on the ladder and play top team Mooroopna White next week. Midweek Pennant Division 3, Round 6 Avenel 16 – 83 defeated Shepparton Park 2 - 65. Ruth King, Fay Hateley, Kate Donovan, Grace Kenworthy (s) had a six-shot lead at the break. Winning nine of the last eleven ends saw them romp home with a 33 – 14 win. Up by two shots on the 19 th end, Pam Pedder, Graham Lewis, Noel Slater, Geoff Hateley (s) dug deep to win five of the remaining six ends for a sevenshot win, 24 – 17. Up by one shot on the scorecard but down two at the head, skip Spud Furletti put down his last bowl with perfect precision to win the end and claim a narrow win 24 – 22 which keptAv his rink’s unbeaten record intact. Avenel are on top of the ladder and play third placed Alexandra away in Round 7. Weekend Pennant Division 3 Round a7 Avenel 1 – 79 defeated by Mooroopna Golf 17 – 102. Nyoli Bell, Noel Slater, Brett McDonald, Geoff Hateley (s) took a six-shot lead after a five on the 21 st end. However, Mooroopna Golf won the last four ends to draw the game, 21 apiece. Ruth King, Glen Bell, Kate Donovan, Grace Kenworthy (s) held a good lead until Mooroopna Golf came charging home winning the last seven ends and the game 26 – 23. Rusty Schwab, Ross Sinclair, Dennis McGregor, Spud Furletti (s) were 15 shots down at smoko. In the second half they won eight of the last ten ends in a gallant effort but fell four shots short, losing the game 21 – 25. Pam Pedder, Donna Rowley, James Wall, Jake Wall (s) as hard as they tried could not rein in an accurate Mooroopna Golf rink losing 14 – 30. Avenel are seventh on the ladder and play a home game against Rushworth next Saturday. Weekend Pennant Division 7 Round 7 Avenel 0 – 23 defeated by Mooroopna Golf 14 – 53. Losing eight consecutive ends mid game was always going to be difficult to chase down for Mark Morse, Kyle Pedder, Ruth Underwood, Graeme Toy (s) But they pulled the deficit back somewhat to lose by only four shots, 13 – 17. It just wasn’t their day as Marg Harrison, Norm Billingsley, Ron Harrison, Marion Gittus (s) had their colours lowered losing to Mooroopna Golf 10 – 36. Avenel’s next game is away against Nagambie. 22 November 2023 AVENEL BOWLS CLUB Midweek Pennant Division 6 Round 5 Avenel 12 - 47 defeated Rushworth 2 – 34. A win in the away game against Rushworth puts the Avenel Division 6 team fourth on the ladder. Norm Billingsley, Bill O’Connor, Ruth Underwood, Glen Bell (s) were up 12 -1 after the first six ends. They went from strength to strength winning fifteen of the
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twenty-one ends including the last five ends to record a convincing win 30 – 10. With only a few shots separating the teams all game, Mark Morse, Moiann Papageorgiou, Graeme Toy, Marion Gittus (s) drew even on the 17th end. However, they could not stop the late surge from Rushworth who scored two fours over the last four ends. Avenel going down 24 – 17. The next game for Division six is away against Nagambie. Midweek Pennant Division 3 Round 5 Avenel 14 – 67 defeated Nagambie 2 - 65. A cliffhanger match that came down to the last end of the seventy-five ends played saw Avenel victorious to remain on top of the ladder. Rusty Schwab, James Wall, Dennis McGregor, Spud Furletti (s) have not lost a game all season and continued with their impeccable form for another win, 25 – 18. Noel Slater, Graham Lewis, Pam Pedder, Geoff Hateley ) s) were down twelve shots just before the break for lunch. They won nine of the remaining twelve ends including a five on the second last end to claim a hard-fought victory, 29 – 23. Ruth King, Fay Hateley, Kate Donovan, Grace Kenworthy (s) were in chase mode all game after losing the first six ends. Midway through the second half they fought back to be only down by one shot. However, Nagambie found its mojo again to pull away with a 24 – 13 win. The next game for Division 3 is at home against Shepparton Park. Weekend Pennant Division 3 Round 6 Avenel 4 – 84 were defeated by Seymour VRI 14 – 114. With many lead changes all game Howard Geldard, Noel Slater, Brett McDonald, Geoff Hateley (s) held onto a slender lead when it counted most, on the 25th end, winning the game 21 – 18. Pam Pedder, Donna Rowley, James Wall, Jake Wall (s) were behind all game until a five on the 19th end propelled them into the lead by four shots. But Seymour VRI chase them down for the scores to be even with one end to play. Skip Jake Wall put down the bowl of the match with his last bowl to win the end by one after being two shots down at the head. A gallant 27 – 26 rink win for Avenel. Despite winning twelve ends, Ruth King, Fay Hateley, Kate Donovan, Grace Kenworthy (s) found the going tough against an accurate and consistent Seymour VRI team losing the game 18 -32. Ross Sinclair, Graham Lewis, Dennis McGregor, Spud Furletti (s) were in struggle street all game. Down but not out, they rallied over the last few ends scoring eleven shots to five to reduce the deficit somewhat. Seymour VRI won 38 - 18. The next game for Avenel is away against Mooroopna Golf. The Division 7 team had a bye and play their next game at home against Mooroopna Golf.
Nagambie Petanque Club We have been actively trying to increase our membership, which is our key focus at the moment, and we are continuing to have more people attending our regular sessions. Also four new members joining up. Thanks to our members for spreading the word, and our efforts are showing success. It is such an easy sport to participate in and now the weather is improving, it is very pleasant in the shade down at our piste. We encourage and welcome visitors to have to have a try and hopefully enjoy this great game. A French game with a funny name, pronounced “petonk”. Able to played by all ages and abilities.
If you are unfamiliar with this game, it is similar to bocce, using steel boules and a jack ball that you are aiming to get close to for scoring points (like bowls as well). Check out some YouTube videos that give you a better idea. We have regular catch up playing days, Thursday’s at 3pm and Sunday’s at 3pm (or arranged to suit the majority.) This is a very causal catch up, we have days that no one can come, and days we have quite a few. We use a What’s App group to check who is coming. One of the best things about the club is the casual nature, you don’t commit to a team that relies on you being in attendance if you can’t make it. This casual relaxed atmosphere is what we promote. If you want to become an expert and compete at other club completions around the area, this is all available once you become a member of our club, the VPCI (Vic Petanque Clubs Inc.) covers you for this as well as our insurance etc. I hope I have inspired some of you to come along and have a try, all ages and abilities can play, and our piste (fancy name for playing area) is behind the Nagambie Pool at the Recreation Reserve. Or give me a call and we will welcome you at a time that suits you. Jill 0419 567580
Nagambie Cricket Club
} The highlight of the past fortnight was B Grade registering their first victory defeating Numurkah after several narrow losses. After scoring a competitive total of 171 the Lakers bundled out Numurkah for 110 with captain Will Ulrich snaring 6 for 34. They are poised for another win after bowling Tatura out for 80 with Darby O'Brien, James Brook and Ryan Ezard taking two wickets each. In reply Nagambie are 4 for 61 with Blake Ezard continuing his good form with 26 not out. The A Grade side had a comfortable victory versus Numurkah. Chasing 113 for the win, Nagambie were dismissed for 176 with Ben Tarran top scoring with 32 .In the current match against Tatura the Lakers are well placed at 5 for 264 with Luke Nolan 106 and Mitch WinterIrving 47 the major contributions. The E Grade suffered their first defeat versus Waaia in a low scoring match. Nagambie were dismissed for 80 with Tyson Bush 31 top scoring. Waaia lost six wickets in the run chase with Will Gladwin snaring four wickets. The following week the father and son combination of Tyson 83 and Flynn Bush 81 dominated the Nagambie total of 8 for 259. Will Gladwin, Trent Gladwin, Sam Villinger and Ryan Matthews took two wickets each as Mooroopna were dismissed for 199. With the win the E Grade side remain in top position. After defeating Cooma the Nagambie Women's team were in first place, a remarkable result in their first season. The Lakers total of 8 for 98 was highlighted by Kate Carracher 38 and Kelsey Abbott 16. Cooma were restricted to 8 for 69 with Kelsey Abbott, Sandy Ezard, Elli Maltman, Alicia Nichol and Shelley Houston taking a wicket apiece. A loss the following week against second placed Shepparton Youth Club was the team's best performance for the season. Youth Club scored 8 for 116 with Sharay Slivarich snaring four wickets and Sarah Villinger two. Batting out their 25 overs Nagambie were 9 for 85 with Kate Carracher 50 and Sandy Ezard 15 not out the best of the batters. After a loss to Northerners the Nagambie/Old Students under 16 side are in fourth place. Chasing the Northerners imposing total of 202 the combine was 7 for 146 at the close of play with Flynn O'Brien 21 and Flynn Bush 13 not out the best of the locals. The Nagambie/ Tatura under 14 side remain in top place after two recent victories. Billy Harrison 38 not out led the side to a total of 7 for 105 with Numurkah 7 for 70 in reply. Xavier Bush was the best of the trundlers with two wickets. In last week's match they defeated Karramomus by 135 runs after scoring 4 for 198. Flynn Bush 40, Henry Lloyd 36, Tom Shelton 23 and Cooper Boddington 17 all retired not out after facing their twenty ball limit. The under 12 side defeated Katandra by 91 runs after Jack Molyneaux 43, Cooper Boddington 36, Hudson Wurstorn 28 and Isaac Bush 25 dominated with the willow. Next week versus Karramomus is for top place.
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This stunning 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom house is now available for sale. Situated on a land area of 535 sqm, this property offers a comfortable and convenient lifestyle.
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Online Auction: February 7th 2024 Mark Boyer 0418 941 628 Nagambie, Vic