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Lockington School News @ 30 October. Echuca College Scholarship - Congratulations to Col Pearse who was successful in gaining a sporting scholarship to Echuca College. He certainly deserves this for his hard work and determination with his swimming. We are very proud of Col and his achievements. School Sports Victoria Athletics - Well done to Mitchell Collins who competed in the 800 meter run at the School Sports Victoria Track & Field Championships on Monday. The event was held at Albert Park in Melbourne. Mitchell was very excited and a little nervous about competing in Melbourne. Mitchell finished in 10th place and should be

very proud of his achievements. Thank you to Mitchell’s parents for getting him to his events. Infant Excursion and Grade 2 Sleepover - Last Friday our infant department headed off to Echuca for the day. A great day was had by everyone as you can tell from the recounts the

students have written. Thanks to Aldi for donating the fruit drinks for the kids and Rhonda Hann from Hann Made sweets for baking chocolate muffins for everyone. Last Friday the Preps and 1/2’s went on an excursion. We went on a bus. I sat next to Hannah and we played I spy. When we got there we had a play at the playground then we had some lunch. After lunch we got to have a little play. Then Mr Wilkinson showed us some things in the Port. Then we got on the paddle steamer, it was fun. We went to the play-

ground. I went down the big red slides. Mr Gray was pushing me on the swings. Jenny told us it was time for us to go to the Sporties. I had nuggets and chips. Olivia S (Continued on page 7)

Deanne McNair was rec-ognised and presented

with the flowers and voucher from Pentreath’s as a contribution for all her hard work and com-mitment through the LBY season with the LBU won the lightening premiership winners at the end of the

season.

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Eulogy

Vera Elizabeth Dickie (Nicholson)

14.5.1919 – 16.10.2014 Aged 95 years

Vera Elizabeth Nicholson was born in Echuca on the 14th of

May, 1919, over 95 year ago. She was the second child of Angus John Nicholson and Ivy Irene Mary Nicholson (Hipwell). Vera had a sister Connie who was 18 months older and two brothers, Ken and Donald who were 8 and 12 years younger. The family lived on a farm called ‘Oralea’ at Kotta, 12 miles from Echuca. The farm was highly productive due to the hard work of all family members. They raised pigs, sheep, cattle, horses, poultry – ducks, chickens, guinea fowl, geese, and milked cows by hand, separating the cream. There was always a lot of work to be done and everyone had their jobs. Vera’s father, Angus, had a team of twelve Clydesdale horses and was often away building roads. Vera attended Torrumbarry South Primary School, gaining her Merit Certificate at the age of 12, the equivalent to Year 8 today. She had the same teacher for her entire school life, Miss Ag Flemming, who Vera respected for the way she was able to meet the needs of all 25- 30 children. We all remember the various school stories that Vera shared over the years. Mary Oliver (Dargan), life long friend for over 90 years, was always Vera’s partner in the Siamese Race at the school picnic, where one of Vera’s legs was tied to Mary’s leg. They always won these races at these annual events. One day, Mary and Vera were asked to clean the top outside windows of the school. They used a school desktop as a ladder and thinking it made a good stage, the two commenced a concert, dancing and singing ‘Ask Your Mother for Sixpence’, when suddenly Mary slipped and smashed the windowpane. It took some time to pay off the damages. They were often caught with their desk lids up both hiding behind them giggling. Another time, Connie and Vera were on their ponies on their way home from school. Their neighbours, The ‘Grey boys’, who had a reputation of being a little wild, stopped them at Bronco Pearce’s corner and teasing them, would not let them pass. Mother Ivy was bringing cows up further along the road, and was waving to them to hurry home to help. The girls had a basket of grapes each on the back of their ponies,

that they had just picked from Anderson’s Vineyard. The boys cracked a whip and they both fell to the ground – grapes and all. Vera told us in 2011, that actually, “they really were nice boys!” Over the years, Vera received various awards at school. She and Connie received a small black china dog each, on display today, for attending school for 3 years without missing a single day. In 1932, Vera was awarded Dux of the school gaining the highest aggregate of marks for her final Merit year. The book that was awarded to recognize this achievement is also displayed today. With no opportunity for further education, Vera and her beloved sister Connie, commenced full time work on the farm supporting their parents. Vera had a love of numbers and figures and always wished she had been able to pursue a career using these skills. Sadly, the ‘Great depression’ of the 1930’s led her to work on the family farm instead of taking up book keeping or accounting as a career. Vera and Connie grew up together enjoying many adventures on their farm, ‘Oralea’. They each had a little black pony that they adored. Vera had Tiny and Connie had Trixie, both black Shetlands. Vera always told us that her Tiny was a very fast ‘racy’ little horse and she loved her so much. Together they spent many hours with their horses on the farm. They would ride 3 miles, 3 times a week to collect the mail. We often heard the story of the two girls lying down on the back of their ponies and staring out the sun! Vera was always grateful that her sight was as good as it was as a result. Vera and Connie had piano lessons, initially at home and later in Echuca. The teacher would travel from Echuca and sometimes stay overnight at the Nicholson home. Vera and Connie would peak through the keyhole – strangely, a chair would appear over the key hole stopping their view. Vera loved playing netball, which was then called basketball, and also tennis. The Nicholson family would gather around the piano for a sing along every Sunday night, with friends from the district joining them. Ivy, Connie and Vera all played the piano beautifully. Every Saturday morning, Vera and Connie, at the age of 16, would drive their horse and gig to Echuca for Elocution lessons and also, Piano lessons. They would leave their horse and gig at a hotel yard where there was a groom in attendance. If he helped them yoke or unyoke their horse, they would give him sixpence. (continued next page)


(from previous page) If he did not help, Connie would say we “won’t pay the old ‘so and so’ today.” When the local Torrumbarry South School looked like closing, Vera’s mother Ivy offered to ‘board’ the school teachers to help keep the school open. Wonderful friendships were made between the teachers and the Nicholson girls who at this stage were a similar age. The school continued and had up to 30 students who all arrived on horse back or by horse and gig with the occasional bike rider. Vera was an accomplished pianist. She gained her ‘Diploma of Music’ from the London College of Music in 1936. The girls remember the thick black chunks of musical notes on her manuscripts and later learned to appreciate the complexity of the music she played so beautifully. She was justifiably proud of this academic achievement. Vera was always very proud of her Scottish heritage, the Nicholson Clan coming from the Isle of Skye in Scotland. Vera loved to dance - she learned Highland dancing, tap dancing and was an accomplished old time ballroom dancer, enjoying the Saturday night dances in the Kotta hall. In her late teens, Vera met her husband ‘to be’, Jim, at the Kotta dance. They became engaged just prior to Jim’s departure for overseas war service in the Australian Army. Jim spent 18 months in the Middle East in which time they were able to communicate by letter. Soon after the Japanese entered the war, Jim was reported ‘missing in action’. Troops left the Middle East by boat, on their way to try to stop the fall of Singapore. In 1942, Jim was reported “Missing in Action”. After many months came the news that Jim was a ‘Prisoner of War’. The only communication received during this time was a ‘tick box’ postcard issued by the Japanese every 6 months. One of these post cards is on display. While a prisoner, Jim worked on the ‘Burma Railroad’ for 3 year enduring hardship beyond our comprehension. He saw many of his friends perish and experienced untold cruelty at the hands of his captors. Vera waited at home for Jim for 5 long years. Those in their circle of friends at home, married and moved on with their lives. She longed for Jim’s return and wondered if it would ever happen. After three and a half years as a ‘Prisoner of War’, the war ended and a miracle occurred - Jim came home. Jim and Vera were soon married. On his return, Jim was allocated a Soldier Settlement farm at Lockington - “Glenora”, which they worked hard to pay for, as it became the family home and farm. Kaye was born in July 1953 and Roslyn, almost 4 years later in March 1957. Vera was a loving and compassionate mother and was totally committed to ensuring her girls had the best upbringing and education possible. A great teacher and role model, she encouraged them to always do their best and have compassion for others. She supported them to choose a career and undertake tertiary education. She taught them the value of money and how to manage finances. Having lived through the depression she never wasted a thing. Vera was a researcher and loved to seek out medical and health promoting information. She would cook the girls’ steak for breakfast on exam days to help them think clearly, knowing that protein was food for the brain. We often joked about Vera’s ‘study of medicine’ and the many natural remedies that she shared. Eucalyptus cures everything!! Potato peel, heeled skin conditions and fresh orange juice daily provided much needed Vitamin C. After each of the girls were born, Vera experienced poor health and was wrongly diagnosed. On reading an article in ‘The Sun” newspaper, she later self diagnosed that her problems were due to an overactive thyroid and when treated, her health returned to normal. Vera had a spinal

injury that required ongoing treatment. She received great results from Chiropractic treatment over the years and appreciated learning about this natural approach that contributed to good health. Many happy times were experienced on the farm. On the girl’s birthdays, Vera would pack up a picnic lunch and they’d drive to the Mitiamo forest to celebrate. This tradition continued with Vera’s grandchildren. In the school holidays, Vera, Jim, the girls and the children would picnic in the Whipstick Forest. Vera would take the girls to the local channel. In winter they’d fish and in the summer they’d swim. Vera was a strong golfer and enjoyed playing at Tennyson and Lockington. Vera loved clothes and loved to see her girls dressed nicely. She would take them to Bendigo and Melbourne at the start of each season to purchase a new outfit. Fancy dress com-petitions were a popular community event and one year, Vera designed a costume for the girls – Kaye wore a ‘Violet Crumble’ bar dress and Roslyn wore a ‘Nestle Chocolate’ dress. Each dress was a covered in the authen-tic wrapper’s which Vera had obtained from the confection-ary companies. Vera taught the girls to love reading. There were always many books to read and Vera read to the girl’s daily. The girls and Vera all knew the books off by heart – “Ride on Roy Rodgers’! In later years, Encyclopedia Britannica became the families point of reference. Vera always had a healthy afternoon tea ready waiting for the girls when they arrived home from school on their bikes. Quite often it would be cold bonox, cut up fruit, sometimes a scrambled egg, fruitcake and homemade biscuits. In the winter, Vera and the family would huddle around the open fire, with cold backs and burnt faces, and Vera would get out the toasting fork and they’d toast chunks of Kraft cheddar cheese until it bubbled and burnt. Mushrooming and yabbying were fun pastimes with Vera. The girls just loved these happy times on the farm. There were always new kittens to find, worms to dig for fishing, bags to fill with sheep manure from under the shearing shed for the garden, gates to paint with silver frost, cows to milk by hand, cream to separate, snails to find in the agapanthas, eggs to collect and lost baby lambs to bring in from the cold to bottle feed. Vera loved children and was always concerned for their welfare. She taught the girls to look out for the underdog at school and to be kind to who ever needed friendship. On finishing secondary school, Kaye and Roslyn both moved to Bendigo and studied to become teachers. The farm was sold in 1978 and Vera and Jim moved to Elmore to their new home, which Vera had designed – the builder was very im-pressed by the accuracy and detail in her plan. Vera and Jim enjoyed family caravanning holidays and after retirement, enjoyed trips to different parts of Australia. After 8 years, and in1986, Jim and Vera moved to Bendigo to live in Williamson Street, where they enjoyed life in the city. Vera had a great love for gardening - she had natural talent in this area. Her farm garden, the Elmore garden and the new garden in Bendigo, were full of colour and a great variety of different flowering plants. She particularly liked growing bright red geraniums, the original stock coming from her mother garden at ‘Oralea’. Her garden always looked fantastic and she enjoyed many happy hours creating and maintaining them. Vera continued to live in Willliamson Street after Jim’s death in 2002. In 2007, she broke her shoulder. She was deter-mined to remain at home and managed to do so with the support of 3 companions who slept at Vera’s home at night for the next 5 years. Vera continued to organize her grocer-ies, pay her bills and maintain her home until she was 93. (continued next page)


(from previous page) Jeanette, one of these companions, became Vera’s very dear friend. Jeanette worked with Vera over the years and compiled a comprehensive book of Vera’s memoirs, had them printed and gave each member of the family a copy. What a treasured this is! A copy is on the front table today. We’ll always remember the love and support Jeanette gave to Vera and our family and we are grateful that she has been able to officiate in today’s proceedings. Vera remained at home until she broke her hip in 2012 and then had to move to Victoria Heights where she lived for 2 and half years. She received loving care from the devoted staff and soon became part of their lives – loved and respected. Vera’s genuine interest in, and concern for others’, allowed her to form relationships with staff and helped her settle into this new environment. Despite the hardship she endured at this stage of her life, she always had time to listen to others, share knowledge and show compassion. As was the theme throughout her life – ‘to know her, was to love her’. Many of Vera’s friends stood by her and continued to visit her regularly at Victoria Heights, some visited several times a week, helping to keep Vera up to date with news from the outside world. We thank them for their loyalty and support. Vera was strong and a feminist ahead of her time, believing in equality for women and lived by these principles. Vera was a very clever woman, but was unaware of the breadth of skill and capabilities. She could: Knit, Sew, Cook, Teach, Garden, Entertain, Play the piano and the banjo, Dance, Recite poetry, Make friends in an instance, Provide counsel and support to those in need. She was good at mental arithmetic and was a great financial manager and accountant. She managed her money very cleverly and established strong relationships with senior banking personnel in Bendigo. She did not miss a beat when it came

to interest rates and deadlines. Vera’s love for fashion and clothes, meant she had her own very unique personal style - simple, smart and refined. She was creative and loved to keep her home attractive and well presented. Her home was always neat, tidy and a pleasant place to be. She was a good listener, intelligent, wise, humble, non-judgmental, she had a great sense of humor, she was a great communicator. And most importantly of all, she was compassionate, kind, caring and understanding. Vera was totally devoted to her family who she loved dearly. She worshipped her 3 grandchildren and as a mother-in-law, Vera was simply the best. We shared many, many, happy times and never a cross word. I was incredibly lucky to have such a wonderful mother-in-law, someone who loved me as much as I loved her. Vera was a huge part of my life and I will miss her so much. My beautiful. Rest peacefully beautiful Vera.

Written by Vera’s daughters – Kaye Purdey and Roslyn Bradbury

Presented by Vera’s Son-in-law – John Bradbury (Last paragraph written by John)

LOCKINGTON COMMUNITY CENTRE - PRESIDENT’S REPORT - 2015

It is with great pleasure I present my annual report on the many activities held in our wonderful Community Centre. Our year got off to a good start with 95 locals attending the casserole luncheon. A great day with wonderful fellowship and food enjoyed by all. This year, to help with our finances, it was decided to hold a country music night. The night was a huge success, with over 150 attending, and being thoroughly entertained by Anthony Tenace and local girl, Annalea Mitchell. Anthony was so impressed by our facilities, he asked to have another country music night with Tasmanian entertainers Rino and Jade. People came from all over Victoria, and even from Sydney to see them, and we were able to raise a substantial sum of money both times. We are hoping this will be a yearly event due to the popularity of these artists. The Anzac Day Service was well-attended, with over 200 people listening to Lorraine Trewick reading excerpts from the diary of her uncle Pte. Horace Winfield, followed by Lt. Col. Rod Webster RFD who spoke of the " loyalty, devotion. audacity and larrikinism" shown by the diggers, and how we should celebrate it. The school children contributed to the service with poems and a slide-show they had produced listing those who had died as a result of the conflict. A stirring way to celebrate the 100th anniversary. The theme for Deb Ball was "Vintage" and the 10 beautiful debs and their handsome partners looked stunning, their special night a huge success, watched by the proud families and friends. The School production " Locky through Time" was another successful event, with every schoolchild taking part. The singing, dancing and costuming was excellent, with many proud parents, grandparents and friends attending the two performances. How lucky we are to

have such dedicated teachers, and that we are able to pro-vide such a great venue to present their sterling efforts. There were many other activities held in the Centre this year, including martial arts classes , 80th and 90th birthdays, Smith/Rechter reunion, Rock'n’Roll dance classes, CWA group exhibition, Jelly Bean Nite Cabaret as a fund raiser for the school, Shire of Campaspe Community Meeting, DPI meetings, State Elections, Senior Citizens meeting, birthday and carpet bowls and Halloween Night. A sadder occasion was the funeral of our former committee member Shane O'Brien. These many varied events show how important our Community Centre is in the daily happenings of the Lockington District. ln conclusion, I would like to thank secretary Judy for all her hard-work, treasurer Bev. B for looking after the finances so efficiently, and all the other committee members for their support and help throughout the year. We have had to do a fair bit of catering with the dances this year, but all the members and their spouses have stepped up and provided great food and help in the running of these events. Thank you to Ray and Sandra for the wonderful job they do in keeping the Centre in such fine condition, and for helping Bev. P with the bookings. Congratulations to everyone for a job well done and best wishes for the coming season. Pauline Humbert, President.

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Casserole Luncheon

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Nov 9 - Catholic Ladies Nov 16 - Bamawm CWA Nov 23 - Bush Nursing Centre Nov 30 - Bamawm Uniting Church Dec 7 - LBU Football Club Dec 14 - St James Eve Fellowship


ST CANICE’S CATHOLIC CHURCH

Every Sunday

Lockington - 9.00am Rochester - 10.30am

ANGLICAN PARISH OF LOCKINGTON

Holy Trinity Rochester November 8 - 9 am Lords Supper November 15 - 9 am Lords Supper

St. Mary's Lockington November 8 - 5pm Lords Supper November 15 - 5pm Lords Supper *Please note change of service time at St Mary’s as of 1st November!

St. David’s Milloo Wednesday Nov 18 - 7:30 pm Home Church at Phil Collins

ST JAMES COMMUNITY CHURCH

Every Sunday - 10.00 am

Contacts: Bill Cochrane 5486 5474 or Edwin Keele 5484 3117

UNITING CHURCH BAMAWM

November 8 - 5.00pm at St. Mary’s

November 15 - 11.00 am

Contacts: Ray Wakefield 5486 2592 Graeme Haines 5486 2284

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Psalm 91 v 5 & 6 Do not be afraid of the terrors of the night, nor fear the dangers of the day, Nor dread the plague that stalks in darkness, nor the disaster that strikes at midday.

DEATHS Deepest sympathy to Pam and Bill Roberts and family on the recent death of Pam’s mother.

Poskitt, Noela - 14.10.2015 Loved partner of Geoff Shawcross, and friend to his family.

BIRTHS Gronow Ryan and Kerry Gronow became proud parents on September 7 when Hunter James Jeffery was born, weighing 8lb, at Wodonga Hospital. Hunter is the first grand-child for Jeff and Vicki, and the seventh great-grandchild for Don and June Smith.

McIntosh (McAsey) Andrew and Tiffany are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their

baby boy, Louie Micah. Born at Bendigo Health on October 20,

weighing 3212g (7lb 2oz). Another little brother for Angel Jonah to

watch over and Oscar to grow up with. Grandson for Michael McAsey

and Wendy McAsey, Nephew for

Amy and Anthony, Phoebey, Jonathan and Ellie.

THANK YOU Phyllis and Geordie Chapman would like to thank everyone who assisted them at the time of their accident.

Russell, Shirley Lois, and Jenny (‘Spud’) would like to thank the Lockington friends who looked after and supported their parents, Phyllis and Geordie Chapman, after their unfortunate accident on Tuesday, October 20.

Thank You to the Lockington Town Club for their generous donation of $50.00 to the Locky News.

JUST MARRIED Congratulations and best wishes to Shannyn (Stone) and Brook Nichol were married on October 17, 2015

at their Ballendella property.

MILLOO C.W.A. At our October meeting our Christmas meeting was discussed, with Bendigo Pottery decided upon. Suggestions for a speaker for Australia Day were made. Entries for Rochester Show – It was decided to enter in two of the sections. International Officer: Norma again gave us interesting information on Cameroon, our country of study. Agricultural productivity is central to Cameroon’s exports, 70% of the popula-tion in agriculture, with the E.U. being the largest receiver of Cameroon’s Agricultural products. Imports in Cameroon include machinery, fuel, food and electrical equipment. Craft; The Echuca group will once again be held in Lockington on 23rd and 24th April, 2016. They will hold a stall at the Rochester Market on November 28th, 9am – 1pm. The Group will also take part in the Elmore Christmas market on December 5th. It was decided that the theme for the craft entries at the August 2016 conference, to be held at Milloo, would be “Flora & Fauna.” Competition Results Bloom – Three equal 1st. Joy Weller, Elaine Mitchell and Lorrie Mitchell. Craft - A scented sachet, 1st Lorrie Mitchell, 2nd Joy Weller. Cookery – Four Savoury muffins, 1st Val Read, 2nd. Margaret Fiedler. Horticulture – Arrangement of Spring Flowers, 1st Julie Chappel, 2nd. Elaine Mitchell

MILLOO C.W.A BRANCH - Annual General Meeting Thursday November 12th 11 AM. At Milloo Hall - All Welcome

LOCALS WIN AWARDS Congratulations to Nichol Trading

who were named the 2015 GMCU Allianz Campaspe Murray Business

Award business of the year in mid October, which is a huge honour.

Kyle Nichol was highly commended in the young entrepreneur of the

year, and Nichol’s employee, Peter Connally, won employee of the year.

How proud is that business? Then ex-locals also featured with Roger

and Kylie McMinn of Conquest

Pools Echuca winning the Home based business of the year. Some

of our locals are involved in some way with Echuca Community Living

and Respite Services, this disabled service provider won the profes-

sional service – community award, for leadership and new initiatives.


CHANGES TO LOCKY NEWS

The Annual General Meeting of the Lockington Commu-nity News was held on October 20, with a small number of volunteers supporting the meeting. The Office Bear-ers elected areS

• Editor/President - Alison Stewart

• Assistant Editor/Vice President - Beryl Marshall

• Secretary/Assistant Treasurer - Lorraine Appleby

• Treasurer - Kim Head All other volunteers such as the typists, folders, distribu-tors etc. were thanked for their contribution to the issue of the paper.

Unfortunately, the 2014/15 financials left us faced with a problem we haven't had for some time, a deficit of -$2123 for the year. This was mainly due to the in-creased cost of printing over the last few years. We oper-ate as a not-for-profit organisation and we cannot afford to absorb a deficit like this.

At our general meeting, held immediately after our AGM, we had some lengthy discussions about how we might improve our financial situation. The outcomes are as fol-lows...

• There hasn’t been an increase in the Annual Advertise-ments since 2009 and the casual advertisements since 2011

• Casual advertising charges will be raised by 10% as of our first edition for 2016.

• Annual advertising charges will be raised by 10% with the next renewals to be sent out in March 2016. Sub-scriptions will be raised to $35 to cover extra postage costs, and will commence with the next yearly subscrip-tion for each individual. Subscribers may also choose to download or view the paper online instead of paying a subscription.

The website is: www.lockingtonvic.com.au

• Letters will be sent out to regular contributors, such as sporting and community groups, requesting an annual donation to go towards the costs associated with the publicity they receive from the articles in the paper (the printing cost alone is a nominal $38 per page)

• Over the next few editions, we will monitor the number of left over papers at each of our outlets, and reduce the number of papers printed if we consider this a vi-able option.

We have tried to spread the cost cutting and income rais-ing initiatives across the board, so not one group of our supporters bears the brunt of the changes.

We sincerely thank all of our advertisers and contributors for their support, and hope that you will continue to sup-port The Locky News into the future.

LOCKY NEWS - EDITOR’S REPORT

Wow, how fast 12 months has gone, and how much has happened during that timeS I have small feet and Beryl left very large boots to fill, at first I felt like I was flip flop-ping about in size 12 boots, but I hope it didn’t take me long to get comfortable in my new role with the paper.

I sincerely thank our team of helpers who assist with publishing our newspaperS

• Beryl, Assistant Editor, and steering hand

• Lorraine, Treasurer/Typist

• Typist/Compilers – Marilyn, Brittoni, Emma and Car-mel

• Gwen and Phyllis, local knowledge of hatch/match/dispatch whilst Beryl was away

• Emma (KVM) thank you for your regular phone calls at first, getting me to fix things

An especially big thankyou to Beryl for assisting me get some new ideas for a facelift for the paper off the ground, and for our helpers for their patience with the changes we made.

I’m looking forward to the next 12 months being not quite so hectic, at least where the paper is concerned

Alison Stewart 20/10/15

CAMPASPE SHIRE

TOY RUN NOVEMBER 28TH, 2015

9.30AM The Ulysses Club Echuca Branch in conjunction with St. Vincent De Paul are having their “Toy Run”. Covering the Campaspe Shire for children 0-16 years. Gift donations would be greatly appreciated and can be depos-ited in the box at the Lockington District Business Centre

prior to the collection time. Rick 0409 544 650or Paul 0427 108 143

LOCKINGTON DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Annual General Meeting Tuesday, 24th November

7.30pm At ‘Treasure Chest’, 2 Elizabeth Street,

Lockington.

LOCKINGTON KINDER RECEIVES FUNDING BOOST

19 October 2015

Member for Murray Plains Peter Walsh has congratulated the Lockington Kindergarten on their successful application for funding under the 2015-16 Minor Infrastructure - IT Grants Pro-gram.

“The grant of $1,438 to upgrade IT equipment is great news for kindergarten families in Lockington,” Mr Walsh said.

Mr Walsh said the value of early childhood education and the opportunities it provides for children to learn, develop and have fun cannot be underestimated.

“It is well recognized that the early years of life are the most important for learning and that’s when the founda-tions for the future are laid,” he said.

“This successful application by the Lockington kinder community reflects the high quality early childhood education services the community strives to provide with skilled and dedicated educators supported by hard working volunteer committees” he said.

SCHOOL NEWS (Continued from page 1.)

Friday was the best! All the grade twos had a sleepover. We got back from our excursion and that is when the grade twos had a sleepover. Firstly we set our beds up. The girls slept in Mrs Stockman’s class and the boys slept in Mr Gray’s class. We played around and then at about nine o’clock we watched a movie called Hop. In the middle of the movie we had supper which was a

Milo. Some people watched the rest of the movie but Cooper H, Chase, Tye and I didn’t. We asked Mr Gray if we could make shadow puppets and he said “yes”. So we made shadow pup-pets until the movie finished. We used Cooper H’s torch. Everybody went to bed at eleven

o’clock. In the morning all the boys woke up at around six o’clock. We went for a walk at six thirty until about seven o’clock. All the girls were awake when we got back from the walk. We packed up our things, had breakfast and went home. I had a lot of fun. Charlie B

Grade 5/6 Camp “Are we there yet?” we all yell as the bus driver drives on. We realize that we were only halfway and we all sigh. Finally, we get to stretch our legs, our tum-mies growl at us as we get off again the bus to have a bite to eat. As we get back on the bus, we get comfy for the long journey ahead of us. We finally got to the

Roses Gap campsite. We hurry off the bus, collect our bags and sit down, ready to listen to Tyrone and Drew tell us about the camp. After they had finished their lecture about the camp rules, we got settled into our cabins. There were so many activities that we had to spread them out so much it covered all 4 days. The activities were giant swing, flying fox, rock climbing, low ropes, abseiling, vertical playpen, canoeing, Beehive Falls walk and archery. The low ropes were all about teamwork. The most exciting activity, which was nearly every-one’s favourite, was the giant swing. At camp we had fantastic food and the terrific staff that worked at the camp were really helpful. It was a magnificent camp. Roses Gap was the best camp we have ever been on yet. Chelsea and Milly

Pop Into Preps Our ‘Pop Into Prep’ transition program has commenced with our 2016 Preps enjoying spending time with Jenny in the Prep room. Our new preppies have so far partici-pated in developmental play as well as enjoying some music and literacy activities. In the coming weeks they will be introduced to their grade 5/6 bud-dies. They are an awesome bunch of kids.

Book Fair We recently held a book fair at school. Students were given the opportunity to come and browse a fantastic range of books. It was a very successful fair and we managed to sell lots of books. A percentage of the profits is donated back to the school for the purchase of new books for our school library and reading schemes.

VOLUNTEER GRANTS PROGRAM The Federal Government's ever-popular Volunteer Grants program has reopened after two-and-a-half years in hiatus. Small community organisations can apply for grants of up to $5000 to purchase small equipment to assist their volunteers, reim-burse fuel and transport costs for volunteers, and contribute towards the cost of training courses and background screening checks for volunteers. Applications are open until 2pm on Wednesday, December 9, 2015, with grants expected to be paid by 30 June 2016.

Please Note: Applicants are not required to submit a Registration Form for this funding round. The Australian Government is inviting organisations to apply for Volunteer Grants through an open process under the Strengthening Communities – Volunteering sub-activity. Funding is expected to be offered to around 5,700 organisa-tions as a result of this process, with grants to be paid by 30 June 2016. Please email your enquiries for this funding round to: [email protected] (link sends e-mail) or call the VG Hotline 1800 183 374.


ACTION CLUB OF LOCKINGTON

MONTHLY MEETINGS: 1st Wednesday - Dinner at Clubrooms

3rd Wednesday - Activity

President: Warren Jones: 0419 009 268

Secretary: Craig Ross: 0428 862 551

Cricket Nets & Sports Ovals. Indoor Netball, Basketball, Badminton & Tennis

BAMAWM RECREATION RESERVE with Indoor Stadium

available for hire day and night Rate $8 per hour plus $2 light coin meter Meeting & Social Rooms for Private Hire

Ph: Leo Tonini 54865320 0402788583

LIONS CLUB OF LOCKINGTON

DISTRICT SERVICE CLUB

Serving Our Community Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesdays

Lockington Hotel

President Lion: John Van Den Bosch

5486 2480

Secretary Lion: Neil Haines 5486 8220

Weller and Barlow

Pharmacy Nish St Echuca

For Deliveries of

Medicines & Prescriptions

Phone 5480 6011 or

Fax 5480 2486 Week days only

ECHUCA CHEMIST

OPEN Monday to Friday Saturday 9am - 4pm Sunday 9am - 4pm

Beauty Products - Vitamins - Prescriptions - Fragrances

192 HARE STREET

Phone: 5482 6666

LOCKINGTON COMMUNITY CENTRE

BOOKINGS CALL RAY 5486 2572

Or if you cannot contact Ray phone Bev 5486 2467

LOCKINGTON

RECREATION RESERVE

Bookings now made with

Donna Tink:

54862697 or 0458 101 660

If you cannot contact Donna,

phone Wendy Sims 0427868307

or 54868307 and leave message.

Sales of Honda & Suzuki motor-cycles, Cox, Cub Cadet, Yardman

and MTD mowers, Makocraft boats. Service of all makes and Models. 116 Northern Highway Echuca

Phone 54823329

Highside Motorcycles,

Mowers and Marine

Salon hours: Monday closed

Tuesday 9.00am - 8.00pm Wednesday 9.00am - 3.00pm Thursday 9.00am - 8.00pm

Friday 9.00 - 5.30pm Saturday closed

•SPRAY TANS •WAXING •FACIALS •HAIR EXTENSIONS •ALL HAIR SERVICES Using all ammonia free products

Ph: (03) 5486 2275Ph: (03) 5486 2275Ph: (03) 5486 2275Ph: (03) 5486 2275

LOCKINGTON & DISTRICT BUSH NURSING CENTRE INC.

Registered Number: A11551

Caring for the Lockington Community

HOURS: 8.30am to 4.30pm Mon-Fri

Pathology Collection Daily, Nursing Care Doctors Tues &Thurs 9.30am-4.30pm

Podiatrist Every Monday Massage Therapist Weekly

Appointments Phone: 54862544

COMMUNITY HEALTH RETAIL

YOGA & MEDITATION Mondays 7.00 - 8.15 pm

during school terms BER room, Lockington School

Cost: $13 per session (10% discount if paying full term upfront)

Dates: 13 April ~ 22 June (not June 8th) 13 July ~ 14 September 5 Oct. ~ 7 Dec. (not Nov. 2nd)

Bookings essential to

Leanne Holmberg 0429 978 310


Our financial solutions include:

• Insurance Protection

• Superannuation Solutions

• Investment Strategy

• Retirement Planning

• Centrelink Benefits to Offset Your Retirement Savings

486 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo. Phone: 5443 4388

Stephen White Financial Services P/L is a Corporate Authorised Representative (ARN

236541) of NEO Financial Solutions P/L AFSL 385845

0428 826 743

Andrew Colvin (Formally Eade Transport)

Servicing the local district.

LivestockLivestock CarriersCarriers

LOCKY MEATS

• QUALITY MEATS • CHICKEN • PRIVATE BUTCHERING

Phone Orders Welcome

Phone 5486 2393

7.00am - 5.30pm Tuesday - Friday 7.00am - 12.30pm Saturday

LOCKINGTON ROAD, LOCKINGTON

Phone/Fax 5486 2419 Open 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday

Closed Saturdays

LOCKINGTON POST OFFICE

- BANK@POST BANKING

- (Incl. CBA, NAB, Bendigo)

- ELECTRONIC BILLPAY

- Citylink Passes & Fax Service

- Stationery & $1 Cards

- Prepaid mobile & internet recharge

Your Local

Dairy Cattle Specialist

• Dairy Herds • Export Heifers • Cull Cows • Lines of Heifers

LEE HAMILTON 0418 352 366 Rochester

PENTREATH’S ABN 98004817243

Supermarket - Hardware

Newsagency - Liquor

Bakery - Catering

Elgas

Davey Pumps Sales & Repairs

Open 7 Days

Phone 54862200

fax 54862405

Lockington Rd. Lockington

The Carriages Vineyard 549 Kotta Road,

Echuca

Ph 5483 7767

or 0427 837767 [Cellar door by appointment

or wine available from

Pentreath’s Supermarket]

Moran's Water

Deliveries

Servicing - Rochester, Elmore,

Lockington, Echuca & Districts

0418558578

1 - 3 Archibald Street

Lockington

5486 2256 0408 586 460

Lunches Tuesday - Sunday Dinners Tuesday - Saturday

Meals all other days by arrangement.

All meals available as take-away

Daryl is servicing the Echuca, Lockington, Bamawm and

Rochester Area Specialising in Fat and Store

Cattle, Dairy and Export Heifer Sales

Contact Daryl Collins on 0427 882 227

RETAIL RETAIL RETAIL

RURAL

Peter Bongiovanni E L OCKINGTON NGINEERING

Mechanical repairs to trucks, cars,

tractors, machinery &

Cummins Diesel Engines

Spare Parts - Castrol Lubricants

Phone: 5486 2215

Mobile: 0408 511 829

27 Pannoo Road Lockington 3563

Email:[email protected]

Ian: 0428 505 053 Neil: 0427 505 053 Andrew: 0448 180 281

Luke McMahon: 0409 454 208 Shepparton Lindsay: 0419 520 743

Tuesday morning Live Weight Scales & calf pick up. Selling at Echuca Prime Sale fortnightly & store sale

monthly. Shepparton Prime Sale Weekly. Export Cattle & Water Trading

www.maddisonlivestock.com.au

Lockington Tel: 54862347

ISSUE #780 - October 9, 2015

Automated Livestock

Feed Systems

Sales, Service and Spares

Grant Humbert

0428 106 132

MARIA’S 13 Hopetoun St, Lockington

PH: 5486 2292

* Breakfast * Lunch

OPEN: Wednesday to Sunday

8.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.

Brilliant coffee, scrumptious desserts (made by ‘Hann Made

Sweets’), and the best feed in town!!


LOCKINGTONLOCKINGTONLOCKINGTONLOCKINGTON B&B B&B B&B B&B

AT THE

“Old Bakery” yummy cooked breakfast

phone 5486 2392

1 McColl Street, Lockington

ROCHY GLASS Glass/Glazing/Mirrors

Supply and fit timber & aluminium

• Windows • Security Doors

• Flyscreens • Shower Screens

• Sliding Wardrobe Doors

• Flyscreens

Residential Locksmithing

Phone 0421 839 206

Email: [email protected]

THE WELL

WOMEN’S CLINIC

will visit

Lockington next on

Tuesday, November 10th

Phone 5486 2544 for appointments.

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

Shire of Campaspe Immunisation

Session at Bush Nursing Centre

For adults, children and infants Thursday November 19th

10 to 10:30 am

Flu immunizations available Cost $23

NEW AND USED

VEHICLES,

SERVICE &

PARTS

At Echuca Toyota our Service Department only use genuine Toyota

parts and accessories all technicians are factory trained for your peace of mind. So come visit the friendly professional

team at Echuca Toyota.

101 NORTHERN HIGHWAY ECHUCA PH 5482 3377

www.echucatoyota.com.au

NEW DEALERSHIP IN ECHUCA

SERVICE, PARTS, NEW VEHICLES, FINANCE

New facility complete range of Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge and Subaru vehicles. Warm personalised service, so come

visit our team or call to book your vehicle in for a service. 76 Northern Hwy., Echuca

(opposite Toyota) 5480 3611 www.echucajeep.com.au

www.echucasubaru.com.au

Trading

hours of

Lockington

Branch

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 10.00am - 2.00pm Thursday & Friday 9.00am - 12 Noon, 12.45pm - 4.00pm

For more information

please contact

Lockington branch on

5486 2304

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE

We volunteer our time in the community to witness documents. A phone call to arrange a convenient

time for this service would be appreciated.

Gwen Fiedler 5486 2465

Wendy Sims 0427 868 307

For all your general insurance needs

Business, Farm, Trade, Professional, Vehicle, Home Contact Terry Stanley

and Mary O’Brien t. 03 5447 2550 m. 0422 002 733

e. [email protected] www.lockbourneinsurance.com.au

CASUAL ADVERTS ISSUE #782 - November 6, 2015

Mark Ryan Legal GP

Australian Legal Practitioner Member Law Institute of Victoria

183 Wharparilla Road Wharparilla, 3564

PO Box 2235 Echuca, 3564 Tel: 03 5483 7425 / 0429 580 035

Email: [email protected] ABN: 19 397 519 695

FUND RAISING MOVIE TO SUPPORT CHAPLAINCY IN ECHUCA

“WAR ROOM” Echuca Paramount - Thursday, November 12 Starts 7.00pm. Tickets $20 supper provided.

Tickets can be purchased from Mary 5480 0091 or Jess 5480 1856.

A compelling drama with humour and heart that explores the power that prayer can have on marriages, parenting, careers, friendships,

and every other area of our lives.

INDEPENDENTINDEPENDENTINDEPENDENTINDEPENDENT

DISTRIBUTORDISTRIBUTORDISTRIBUTORDISTRIBUTOR

and Emu Oil Emu Oil Emu Oil Emu Oil Health and beauty products known to

be beneficial in treating many ailments. Has anti-inflammatory properties Available in Lockington, phone Rae on 5486 2468

or 0407 315 955

MOLOGA & DISTRICT LANDCARE GROUP will be holding a

REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE at the War Memorial

on 11th November, 2015, at 11.00am followed with a BBQ lunch.

All welcome, bring own meat & chair. Inquiries Bill Boyd 5436 5275.

LOCKINGTON & DISTRICT BUSINESS CENTRE

Annual General Meeting Monday, 9th November

7:30pm at the Business Centre

All welcome

COMMUNITY NOTICES ISSUE #782 - November 6, 2015

LOCKINGTON BOWLS CLUB

Phone/Fax 5486 2374

SOCIAL BOWLS TUESDAY NIGHTS

Everyone welcome: New and experienced bowlers, families.

6pm – 6.45pm Learn to bowl or practice.

Names in by 6.45pm. Come along for a night of fun and

laughs,

WEAR FLAT SOLED SHOES or BAREFEET.

Contact: Leanne McInnes 0409 861 930

Email: [email protected]

World Day of Prayer Planning Meeting

Wednesday, November 18 at 2.00pm,

St. James Community Church All district churches are requested to have representatives at this meeting. Contact: Beryl Marshall 5486 2353 / 0428 862 353.

LOCKINGTON LIONS CLUB

Presents

The Hoffmans Appearing at

Lockington Community Centre

Friday, November 13 7.30pm for 8.00pm start.

$20-00 p.p. BYO nibbles & drinks. Supper provided.

Table bookings: John Van Den Bosch 5486 2480,

Ian Palmer 5486 2314 Lions Major Raffle

MILLOO C.W.A BRANCH Annual General Meeting Thursday, November 12th

11 AM. at Milloo Hall All Welcome

LIONS CHRISTMAS CAKES and PUDDINGS

Are available from Joe Chappel 5486 2226 or

any member of Locking-ton Lions Club.

Cakes: 1.5kg $16, 1kg $12, Pudddings 0.9kg $12.

Lions Christmas Cakes are a major fund raising project of Lions Clubs in Australia. Funds raised are donated to projects that benefit the community

locally, nationally or internationally.

Maria’s Café will be opening

for DINNER SERVICE on Saturday 14th November

6.30pm onwards BYO Alcohol

Bookings are essential Please Ph: 54862292 or 0458 560 789

LOCKINGTON DEB BALL 2016 Expressions of interest are now sought for girls who would like to

participate in the May 2016 Lockington Deb Ball.

If insufficient numbers of girls are interested it is possible that the ball

may become biannual, so any interested girls in years 10 and 11 are asked to contact the numbers below by 14th November 2015, if they are

interested in participating. Phone Rachel Baker (0428 368 231)

or Louise Murray (0428 865 338)

LBUFNC AGM Tuesday,

1 December 2015 7.30pm Clubrooms

Apologies to Jo Holloway 0400 950 046

Or Anita Livsey 0407 865 474 All members welcome

Bamawm Recreation Reserve

Annual General Meeting.

Wednesday, November 18th, 2015 at 7.30 pm,

at the meeting rooms at the Bamawm Recreation Reserve.

The main item of business will be to elect Office bearers for the coming

year. This will be followed by a General Meeting.

All welcome. Any enquiries please contact

Leo Tonini, 0402 788 583, Sec.

UNITING CHURCH PARISH FAIR Friday 6th

November 2015 ELMORE

MEMORIAL HALL Stalls: Begins selling at 6.15pm

Cake and Produce $2 Lucky Envelopes

Plant Stall Dinner: 7.00pm

Cost: $12.00 Adults $12.00 Secondary School

Students $6.00 Primary School

Students Also Christmas Competitions We Look Forward to Seeing

You There

GARAGE SALE 8.00am Saturday 14th November 410 Pannoo Road LOCKINGTON

GARAGE SALE

Saturday 7th November & Sunday 8th November.

8.00am – 4.00pm Bamawm Hall Road, Bamawm (Between Middleton and Whinfield

Roads) All sorts of garage & household goods including portable generator, camping equipment, tools, welder, coffee machine, sewing supplies, CM Albums etc., books, furniture etc. etc.

Australian Actress, Author

and screenwriter Judy Nunn will talk about her new book

“Spirits of the Ghan”

at Echuca Library, 310 Hare Street Echuca today 6th November

at 1.00pm, Free event, but bookings essential on 54812400

Collins Booksellers Echuca will be selling her books on the day.

OVENS

GRAINS

LOCKINGTON BUYERS & SELLERS OF

WHEAT - TRITICALE - BARLEY - OATS Auger Supplied

Eddie & Janis Ovens

Mobile: 0427 300609

Lockington

Norm & Dot Moon Phone: 5486 5355

Specialising in supply of fill and carting of- • Filling for Cow Lanes • Feed Pads • Gravel and Sand • Loam, Packing Sand and Scoria

RESTDOWN ROAD, BAMAWM

GJ & MA Gardiner P/L

836 Middleton Road Bamawm

call Greg or Maree

Phone 5486 5230

Crushed Rock and Sand for cowlanes and driveways etc.

Hay Contracting and Sales Cartage of Rolls and Big Squares

Machinery Transport

� 1st & 2nd Grade Pipes

� Headwalls � Water Troughs � Concrete Post & Rail Fencing

507 Diggora Rd, Rochester Vic

Phone: 5484 1799 Fax: 5484 2077 Mobile: 0417107263 www.pipe.net.au

� Feed Troughs � Bay Outlets

“Think Pipe, Think Pipeworks”

Richy’s Spraying 0419 598 240

Phone: 5484 1094

For all your fertiliser needs including gypsum, lime & seed.

Mixing Plant for individual blends

BREAD MAKING FLOUR

PHOENIX PARK ANGUS

‘BUILT LIKE BRICKS’ Specialising in:

Calving ease – Kilograms – Quietness

Quality bloodlines sourced from round Australia

Bulls available from $1500 - $3000 Contact Christian Hickey 0428511628

or [email protected]

HUMBERT

LANDFORMING Phone: 0428 106 132

For all your

earthmoving needs

Contact Greg Smith:

Phone: 0428 865 277

G&T LASERING

STONE’S DAIRY SERVICES

Pty. Ltd. 10 Lockington Road

Manager: Brett Stone

Shop: 5486 2229 Fax: 5486 2249 Mobile: 0428 862 655

* AMMTA Accredited Technician * Vats * Dairy Plant Installations * Machine Tests * Plant & Pump Services * Dairy Supplies

Fri: 9.15am - 5pm (closed 12 - 12.30pm)

S & J CONTRACTING Bamawm

• Direct Drilling - Roller Seeder • Hay Baling (Net) • Silage Baling & • Wrapping • Power Harrowing • Multi Discing

HAY CONTRACTING & PASTURE RENOVATION

Ph. 5483 2387 Mob. 0417 840 327

WAYNE KEMPTON BORE PUMPS

Now working in your area 15 years experience

Repairing old & supplying new Turbine & Submersible pumps

No Job TOO BIG or small M:0429 151 633

E:[email protected]

IRRIGATION SURVEY & DESIGN

• Whole Farm Plans • Community Drains • Reuse Systems • NVIRP Assistance & Advice • GPS Surveys • Irrigation Development Costing

All Irrigation & Drainage

Development Inquiries

Phone James Schroen 5486 2262

RURAL RURAL RURAL

EXCAVATOR HIRE Jeff & Clare Wickham Phone (03) 5486 5371 Mobile 0428 505963

Bamawm 3561

• Excavator Hire • Laser • Laser Bucket • Smudging • Truck and Trailer Hire for all your:- Rock, Sand, Soil & Fill.


WRIGHT’S Haulage Contractors Haulage Contractors Haulage Contractors Haulage Contractors

& Grain Traders& Grain Traders& Grain Traders& Grain Traders

For all your feed grain requirements Bulk & General freight, fertiliser & Gypsum needs.

DAVID WRIGHT Tel: 5486 8343

Mob: 0428 505 609

Gardening & Mowing

Farm work & Painting

Odd jobs When you need a hand ring

Eric Bish 0429 770 858.

DORMAN’S ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS P/L

382 HIGH STREET, ECHUCA

∗ ALL TYPES OF

ELECTRICAL WORK

phone: 5482 4353

mobile: 0428 505 301

Reg. Vic 1607, NSW 35190

RC & HA KILSBY

Master Builder

Housing, Renovations & Additions

Phone: 5486 2578 Mobile: 0428 505 702

MBAV 5488, RBP DB-U-9157 ACN: 007 405 978

PRIGGS PLUMBING PTY LTD 78 - 80 MACKAY STREET

ROCHESTER 3561

Telephone: 5484 1042

[email protected]

Contact Priggs for all your plumbing and gas

requirements

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR &

SOLAR GRID CONNECT

INSTALLERS

Industrial – Rural – Commercial

Underground – Pump & Motors

• Electrical Contractor with over 10

years experience.

• Your local solar expert using only the

best quality products available.

Call us today for a no obligation free Call us today for a no obligation free Call us today for a no obligation free Call us today for a no obligation free

quote & inspectionquote & inspectionquote & inspectionquote & inspection P: 03 5486 5402 M: 0427 649 363

E: [email protected]

W: www.norlecsolar.com.au

Rec : 15607 (Vic) 161867C (NSW)

ABLAZE

ELECTRICAL

JOEL RANDALL

0438 00 78 78

Servicing Echuca &

surrounds

Split System Air

Conditioning.

RURAL TRADE TRADE

TRADE

BAMAWM FARM SERVICES

(Trading as PA & ML Stanford)

•Rural Fencing

•Mini Bobcat Hire - Rotovating;

Site Clearing; Post Hole Digging;

Leveling; Shed Cleaning (calves) etc.

"Your Second Hand"

Phone Phil Stanford

0429 865 424 / 5486 5424 A/H

All Concreting Services Dairy Yards * Silo Bases * Shed floors • Driveways • Verandahs & footpaths plain, coloured, exposed aggregate

Free Measure and Quote JAKE STEVENS P: 0439 003 290 E: [email protected]

G & K AUTOMOTIVE Workshop in the Bamawm Area

All new Equipment

FREE Pickup and Delivery

service in

the Rochester/Lockington

area.

Call Glen Viney today

0428 110 071 For a FREE no obligation quote.

Specialists in Commer-cial and Residential

Works including: Shower

Screens & repairs, Security Doors, Glass Splashbacks, Mirrors, Wardrobe Doors, Pergola Enclosures, Windows & Doors.

All glass repairs. Servicing Lockington/Bamawm

for over 10 years Phone: 5480 6694

Arctick Cert & REC - 25 Years Experience

• Industrial, Commercial, Rural, Domestic • A/C Services installations and Repairs for all Systems • All types of Electrical Works • Refrigeration Repairs & Servicing

Darryl Squires 0411 848 969 E: [email protected]

www.squiresacelec.com.au REC 13169 & ARC No. AU35957

ABN 24 758 558 318



LOCKINGTON BOWLS CLUB Oct. 26: The women had a good field to contest the Triples event on Tuesday at their weekly social bowls. The winning team on the day was Annette Brereton, Margaret Davis and Helen Pitts (s) with all round team effort. In the mid-week pennant the division one women travelled to Rich River to play the Green team. Two rinks went down while the Rhonda Gallagher rink played a tie in the 55-79 overall loss. The Saturday pennant round three was completed on the week end. For the second week running both divisions won their respective matches. Division two faced Ky Valley View and won 67-52 with two rinks up. (K Main, F Chugg, P Cunnington, R Shawcross (s) lost to N Depetta 11-24; I Johnson, T Davis, D Lupton, G Turner (s) d. J Keath 28-15; R Head, R Perks, A Kauffman, J Harris (s) d. C White 28-13). Division four had all rinks in front at the completion of the 75 ends winning the game 88-46 over Rochester. (K Gibbon, D Smith, P Collins, G Hyden (s) d. D Murray 36-11; K Cunnington, I Palmer, K Stout, L Brereton (s) d. R Stranger 26-16; C Stewart, N Bacon, A Haines, N Haines (s) d. M Harley 26-17). Ian Palmer returned to bowls and performed with a high standard game while on the next rink Chris Stewart was back in action after an 18 month spell of medical treatment (all ailments?) and delivered some brilliant bowls in his favoured lead position. The occasional vintage draw bowling was on display and with further practice will only get better. The Friday evening practice session and barbeque was well attended and the lucky members draw was the missing Helen Pitts. Alan Kauffman has dominated the members draw winning on two occasions. Nov. 2: The women played Pairs on Tuesday with fine weather and a good roll-up. The winning pair were the in-form Annie Haines and Marie Malone (s) in a near brilliant display of draw bowling by both bowlers. In the mid-week pennant on Friday the women faced off against the might of Moama. At the completion of the 75 ends Moama were victorious 79-55 and two rinks up and a tie. The CVBD Saturday pennant round four was completed. Our division two and division four squads had mixed results. Division two travelled to Mathoura to do battle. Unfortunately the results (58-74) did not favour the teams as two rinks were down while the Jim Harris skipped rink won by the one shot. It was great to see Russell Holman back on the green in the skippers role and just failed to win the game and lost by three shots

while Graham Turner and his team had an ordinary game to miss out by 14 shots. Division Two are in fifth position on the ladder. Division four scored a meritorious victory over City of Echuca 78-56 with all rinks up on the day. (K Cunnington, I Palmer, B Musgrove, L Brereton (s) d. J Hollowood 27-18; K Stout, N Bacon, A Haines, N Haines (s) won 25-17; K Gibbon, D Smith, P Collins, F Chugg (s) won 26-21). On Sunday Rhonda Gallagher represented the CVBD in the Norm Knopp Carnival played at the City of Echuca Bowls Club. In the rink comprising Jan Palmer (Moama), Ann Williams (Elmore) and Marilyn Stephenson (s) the team were undefeated on the day with three wins. In a titanic battle the CVBD were locked in a three way struggle with Bendigo District and Northern District going into the last game. CVBD was pitted against Bendigo while Northern was opposed to Goulburn Valley. Bendigo required all rinks to win and Northern was 2 points ahead of Bendigo. CVBD were leading the race on 10 points before the final match. A heavy storm passed through the area during the second round, but play resumed after twenty minutes huddled undercover. As the final round unfolded Northern was facing defeat by Goulburn Valley and Campaspe Valley was under the pump by Bendigo. With two rinks in dire straits the Stephenson skipped rink was locked in dramatically against the Jean Belt skipped Bendigo four. As the final end was to be played Campaspe had two rinks losing and Stephenson leading her rink 15-13. Bendigo finished strongly to be holding three shots before Gallagher playing three, stepped onto the mat. With her first bowl she played a well weighted bowl to disturb the head and her second bowl pushed the shot bowl on to the kitty which rolled gently next to one of Jan Palmers' lead bowl just behind the head to put Campaspe Valley in front. The opposition skipped failed to change the head and the jubilant CVBD players went wild with excitement. Over at the Calivil 2x4x2 Pairs two teams represented the club and nearly won the day. Alan Kauffman and Tom Davis won their first two games in convincing fashion but only managed a tie in the final game while Russell Shawcross and David Lupton enjoyed the day. Ron Trewick and Ken Ingram (Elmore) won the trophies. On Tuesday evening the club stages a Social night of bowls. Leanne McInnes is doing a tremendous job in organising the event. The club has bowls to suit all ages and will provide a night of fun and learning for all participating. The social bowls night will resume next week on Tuesday 10th November at 6.00pm.

LOCKINGTON SENIOR CITIZENS - CARPET BOWLS The results of the games played on October 26 was a resounding win to the Black team, lead by some good bowling by Don Smith and Norm Bacon, 51 to 29 over the Red team. Don is starting to adjust from lawn bowls to carpet bowls very well, and making it hard for the opposition

to keep in the game. In the second game, the Red team got away to a good start, but Les, Don and Norm pegged them back to go down by 2 shots, 41 to 39. Overall, the Black team won the day by 90 to 70 shots. We had a few players away, so we should have them back for the next week.

AUSTRALIA DAY NOMINATIONS - Do you know someone who makes a difference in their community? An outstanding achiever? Then why not give them the recognition they deserve by nominating them for a 2016 Campaspe Australia Day Award?

Nominations are now open for the awards, which recognise and celebrate people, community organisations and events that contribute to making Campaspe such a wonderful place. Details and nomination forms for the awards are available from all customer service centres, any of the Austra-lia Day committees in Echuca, Rochester, Tongala, Kyabram and Rush-worth or from the Council’s website. Nominations close on Friday,

4 December and must be submitted to local Australia Day committees.

WHITE RIBBON EVENT - Campaspe Shire Council is making a stand on men’s violence against women by hosting its second White Ribbon community event to be held on Wednesday, 25 November at 11am. The event will include a community walk from Hopwood Gardens to Victoria Park (about 500m) to form a “human ribbon”, followed by a free Barbecue lunch. To register your participation in Cam-paspe’s White Ribbon event, please contact Bobbi Aitken on 5481 2206 or via email: [email protected]

LOCKINGTON BOWLS CLUB Nov. 2. The women played Pairs on Tuesday with fine weather and a good roll-up. The winning pair were the in-form Annie Haines and Marie Malone (s) in a near brilliant display of draw bowling by both bowlers. In the mid-week pennant on Friday the women faced off against the might of Moama. At the completion of the 75 ends Moama were victorious 89-49. (Lois Chugg lost to B Eddy by 6 shots; Kath Palmer lost to S.Connolly by 8 shots and Rhonda Gallagher lost to M. Stephenson by 26 shots. The CVBD Saturday pennant round four was completed. Our division two and division four squads had mixed results. Division two travelled to Mathoura to do battle. Unfortunately the results (58-74) did not favour the teams as two rinks were down while the Jim Harris skipped rink won by the one shot. It was great to see Russell Holman back on the green in the skippers role and just failed to win the game and lost by three shots while Graham Turner and his team had an ordinary game to miss out by 14 shots. Division Two are in fifth position on the ladder. Division four scored a meritorious victory over City of Echuca 78-56 with all rinks up on the day and retain sec-ond position on the premiership ladder just 8 points shy of top team Deniliquin. (K Cunnington, I Palmer, B Mus-grove, L Brereton (s) d. J Hollowood 27-15; K Stout, N Bacon, A Haines, N Haines (s) won 25-21; K Gibbon, D Smith, P Collins, F Chugg (s) won 26-20). On Sunday Rhonda Gallagher represented the CVBD in the Three Rivers Challenge played at the City of Echuca Bowls Club in conjunction with the annual Norm Knopp Carnival. In the rink comprising Jan Palmer (Moama), Ann Williams (Elmore) and Marilyn Stephenson (s) the

team were undefeated on the day with three wins. In a titanic battle the CVBD were locked in a three way strug-gle with Bendigo District and Northern District going into the last game. CVBD was pitted against Bendigo while Northern was opposed to Goulburn Valley. Bendigo re-quired all rinks to win and Northern was 2 points ahead of Bendigo. CVBD were leading the race on 10 points be-fore the final match. A heavy storm passed through the area during the second round, but play resumed after twenty minutes huddled undercover. As the final round unfolded Northern was facing defeat by Goulburn Valley and Campaspe Valley was under the pump by Bendigo. With two rinks in dire straits the Stephenson skipped rink was locked in dramatically against the Jean Belt skipped Bendigo four. As the final end was to be played Campaspe had two rinks losing and Stephenson leading her rink 15-13. Bendigo finished strongly to be holding three shots before Gallagher playing three, stepped onto the mat. With her first bowl she played a well weighted bowl to disturb the head to reduce the score to two down, then her second bowl pushed the shot bowl on to the kitty which rolled gently next to one of Jan Palmers' lead bowl just behind the head to put Campaspe Valley holding shot and game plus the Challenge. The opposition skipped failed to change the head and the jubilant CVBD players went wild with excitement. Over at the Calivil 2x4x2 Pairs two teams represented the club and nearly won the day. Alan Kauffman and Tom Davis won their first two games in convincing fashion but only managed a tie in the final game while Russell Shawcross and David Lupton enjoyed the day. Ron Trewick and Ken Ingram (Elmore) won the trophies. On Tuesday evening the club stages a Social night of bowls. Leanne McInnes is doing a tremendous job in organising the event. The club has bowls to suit all ages and will provide a night of fun and learning for all partici-pating. The social bowls night will resume after (Cup day) next week on Tuesday 10th November at 6.00pm.

Lockington Development Committee Inc. &

Helping Hands Mission presents:

Bus Trip to Melbourne Op

Shops

Tuesday 1st December $25 per person includes bus, morning tea, 3 course lunch

and Visit 2 large warehouse style Op Shops.

Be early to BOOK & PAY So you don’t miss out

LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE Tickets from Deb or John, Lockington Treasure Chest

(Wednesday to Saturday only) 5486 26698

Departs Lions/Apex Park Lockington 7.30am, return approx. 5.00pm.

Federal Member For Murray Dr Sharman Stone.

Working for the Murray electorate

If you have any Federal Government issues please contact my office.

[email protected] Ph: (03) 5821 5371 Web: www.sharmanstone.com


Bank Trading Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays - 10.00 am - 2.00 pm Thursdays & Fridays - 9.00 am to 12 noon, 12.45 pm to 4.00 pm

St. Mary’s Op Shop Mon & Wed 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Thu & Fri 10:00 am - 2:30 pm


MONDAYS

• Strength & Balance Class 9.00 am - Bush Nursing Centre

• Lockington & District T.O.W.N Club 6.30 pm - Bush Nursing Centre

(Activities Room)

• Senior Citizens Social Carpet Bowls I:00 pm - Lockington

Community Centre

TUESDAYS

• Men’s Shed 8.30 am - 3:00 pm Phone 5486 2683

• Dr. Patrick Nzegwu 9.30 am - 5.00 pm - Bush Nursing Centre. Phone: 5486 2544.

• Lockington Playgroup 10.00am - Noon - St. James Church Hall.

Enq: Tish Serpell 0400607174

• Ladies Social Badminton 10.00am - Bamawm Sports Centre. Enquiries: 5486 2272.

• Ladies Social Bowls 11.00am - BYO Lunch New bowlers welcome 6:00 pm - Practice

WEDNESDAYS

• Strength & Balance Class 9.00 am - Bush Nursing Centre.

THURSDAYS

• Dr. Samah Mansour 9.30 am - 12.30 pm - Bush Nursing Centre. Ph: 5486 2544

• Social Activity Day 10am - Bush Nursing Centre Ph: 5480 6701

• Men’s Shed 8.30 am - 3:00 pm Ph: 5486 2683

FRIDAY Senior Citizens Social Day 1:30 pm Community Centre

• Mens Social Bowls 4:00 pm BBQ tea to follow New Bowlers welcome

SATURDAYS

• Bingo 7:15 pm - St. Joseph’s Hall, Campaspe St, Rochester.

NOVEMBER Friday 6 Author/Actress Judy Nunn - 1.00pm - Echuca Library. “Violence Protection -It’s Every-body’s Business” road show - 1.30-4.30pm - Echuca Civic Centre.

Uniting Church Parish Fair Elmore Memorial Hall See advert.

Saturday 7 Cricket A Grade Rnd 7: BLU v Rochester United

Sunday 8 Heritage Complex Open: 1:00 - 4:00 pm On Duty: Fenton & Beryl

Monday 9 Meals on Wheels: Catholic Ladies

Lockington & District Business Centre Annual General Meeting 7:30 pm at the centre.

Heritage Complex Meeting 7:30 pm at the Complex.

Tuesday 10 Well Women’s Clinic Bush Nursing Centre Phone: 5486 2544 for appointments

Wednesday 11 Mologa & District Landcare Group Remembrance Day Service See advert. For details.

Lions Club Dinner Meeting 7:30 pm Lockington Hotel

Thursday 12 Milloo CWA AGM - 10:00 am Milloo Hall

“War Room”, Fund Raising Movie 7:00 pm Echuca Paramount.

Friday 13 “The Hoffmans” appearing at Lockington Community Centre 7:30 pm (see advert for details)

Social Indoor Bowls 7:30 pm Bamawm Extension Hall

Saturday 14 Expressions of Interest close for Lockington Deb Ball 2016 See advert. Saturday 14 Cricket A Grade Rnd 5: BLU v Rochester United

Sunday 15 Lockington Pony Club 10:00 an Scurrah Reserve.

Heritage Complex Open: 1:00 - 4:00 pm On Duty: Joe, Julie & Kevin

Monday 16 Meals on Wheels: Bamawm CWA

Tuesday 17 Lockington Golf Club AGM - 8.00pm - at Club rooms.

Wednesday 18 World Day of Prayer - Planning Meeting - 2:00 pm St. James Community Church

Action Club Activity Night at Club Rooms. Ph: 0419 009 268 or 0428 862 551

Bamawm Recreation Reserve AGM 7:30 pm at the Reserve. See advert.

Thursday 19 Immunisation Session - 10:00 to 10:30 am. Lockington Bush Nursing Centre

Friday 20 Senior Citizens Meeting 1:15 pm at Senior Citizens Rooms

Tuesday 24 Locky Development Committee AGM 7.30pm - ‘Treasure Chest’

Saturday 28 Ulysses Toy Run - 9.30am - Business Centre. See advert. December 1 LBU FNC AGM - 7.30pm - Club rooms

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