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Pelican Post
Augusta - Alexandra Bridge - East Augusta - Deepdene - Flinders Bay
Hamelin Bay - Karridale - Kudardup - Nillup - Scott River - Warner Glen
Published & Printed by the Augusta Community Resource Centre
Vol: 13
Issue No. 9
February 2015
Distributed Free to the Community
Australia Day 2015
A large crowd of approximately 130 attended the 2015
Australia Day Celebrations at the Augusta Community
Resource Centre.
The celebrations were highlighted by the naturalisation of a
local couple, Chris and Alison Clarke. It was a real family
affair, three generations of Clarkes; with grandson Oliver,
head boy at Augusta Primary School raising the Australian
flag at the conclusion of the ceremony.
The keynote speaker was Darren Lomman, founder of
Dreamfit Foundation and WA Young Australian of the
Year 2007. Darren spoke of his passion for helping people
with disabilities maintain an active involvement in their
communities. His projects have included, but not been
limited to, constructing a motorcycle for a paraplegic boy
taking three years to complete, a hockey stick and a crutch
which took only 30 minutes.
Entertainment was provided by the Augusta Singers, piper
Gary Enderes, pianist Elsie Howie and 2oceansFM.
At the conclusion of the official ceremony a light lunch was
served in the Augusta Community Resource Centre.
Darren Lomman, WA Young Australian of the Year 2007,
addresses the gathering
The Australia Day cake
Paul Sofalis, Darren Lomman and Oliver Clarke
more pics on pages 13,14
Colour edition of The Pelican Post available online at www.augusta.crc.net.au
February 2015
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REMEMBERING OUR NURSES
On Saturday 7th February at 10am we will pause to
remember the nurses who lost their lives in World War II
following the sinking of the SS Vynor Brooke in February
1942.
Sixty-five nurses, civilian women and children were
evacuated on the ship following the fall of Singapore.
Twelve nurses lost their lives when the ship was sunk
and 21 were executed on Banka Island. The remaining
32 became prisoners of war. The nurses hoped that their
non combative role would protect them but it did not .They
were prisoners for three and a half years under appalling
conditions and eight died in captivity.
Following their release to Australia via Singapore those
who had uniforms put them on. This was the day that they
had been kept for. "We tried not to remember that we'd
worn them to our cobber's funerals," said Sister Veronica
Clancy.
A commemorative service will be held at the Augusta
Nurses Memorial opposite the War Memorial in York
Street on Saturday 7th February at 10am. All are welcome
to attend.
If you require any further information please call Jill
Perkins on 9758 0210.
Augusta & Districts
Glass & Glazing
Unit 3, Lot 616
Brindley Street,
Augusta LIA.
“You break it - we’ll fix it”
RECOMMENDED INSURANCE REPAIRER
* Glass * Repairs * Mirrors
* Splashbacks * Shower Screens * Boats
After three and a half years as prisoners of war (POW’s)
of the Japanese they have arrived at the airfield by RAAF
plane from Sumatra for repatriation. They wear their
original uniforms, incomplete and oil-stained.
Augusta Town Markets
Dates for 2015
Contact Derek or Debbie Price
15th February
1st March
29th March
Easter Sunday
Fax 9758 0944
www.augustacci.org.au
Ph 9758 0948 or 0407 373 833
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(above) Singapore, 1945-09. Nurses from 2/10th and
2/13th Australian General Hospital and one survivor
(Sister Mavis Hannah) from the 4th Casualty Clearing
Station, aboard the Vyner Brooke when it sank.
February 2015
COUNTDOWN TO 2015 AUGUSTA RIVER FESTIVAL
Keeping mentally healthy through creativity is promoted
by the ACT-BELONG-COMMIT Augusta River Festival
which showcases many ideas for you to act upon.
worthy vessel made with drink cans
and duct tape, provided generously by
the Augusta Georgiana Hotel Motel.
Contact Sue 0419 042 038 to register
and receive free tape before 1st March.
ACT: Dance to the music, race in the drink can regatta, shop
at the great variety of stalls, chat with friends.
BELONG: To a band or an art/craft/dance group or Red
Hatters, the Men’s Shed or Spinners and Weavers.
COMMIT: To the volunteer groups such as St. John
Ambulance, Sea Search and Rescue, Leeuwin Lions or the
River Festival Committee.
Also register for the Hole–in–One
competition at the Augusta Mini
Golf, Trampolines and Amusements
Centre; children at 11am, adults at
2pm. Small cost, prizes and good fun. Register at the venue,
Albany Tce, A.S.A.P.
IT’S COUNTDOWN !
At Centennial Hall on Saturday 28th is Children’s day with
many fabulous workshops. To guarantee your child will
participate, book now at [email protected] or
phone Jacqui 9758 1148, for Arty Brellas Treasure Cases,
Origami, and Kiteman’s mini butterfly kites.
Thank you to all contributors and supporters for our most
successful raffle held outside IGA and at the Lions Auction
on 17th February.
The committee of volunteers has planned a fun filled day,
complemented by non-stop local music, along with the
east coast popular band, Declan Kelly and the Rising Sun,
culminating in the fireworks over the river at 8pm.
Kiteman will be flying his kites at the Leeuwin Lighthouse
Saturday am, all day and into the night on Sunday at the
river. Decorated bikes will parade on Saturday at 3pm with
prizes for girl/boy under 8 and prizes for 8 and over, judged
and donated by Augusta Bikes.
A kid’s disco will follow at the Augusta Mini Golf,
Trampolines and Amusements Centre.
Programmes are now available for download at
www.augustariverfestival.com
Like us on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/augustariverfestival
or email us at [email protected].
Sunday, 1st March is the family day on the banks of the
beautiful Blackwood, beginning with local school children
racing their model boats, constructed with recycled materials.
At 1pm, the hilarious Blackwood Regatta, manned by
enthusiastic boaties (you!) who collect and connect a river
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HACC MOVIE
MADE IN DAGENHAM
The next screening by ACC will be
on Tuesday 17th February.
The film, directed by Nigel Cole,
who also brought us Calender Girls,
is a broad, good humoured comedy
made in 2010. This sweet natured
film about a strike for equal pay
is based on the Ford women car
workers dispute which took place in
1968. This commanded headlines,
galvanised the political debate and
indirectly lead to the equal pay act of
1970. The women win inspirational
self-respect whilst battling not only
their bosses but the duplicitous unionists – the smug chaps’ club in general. Made
in Dagenham is a feel-good film featuring top notch British actors Sally Hawkins,
Miranda Richardson and Bob Hoskins, who give sparkling performances, a dash
of wit and a lot of heart.
Entry by donation, the screening is a fundraiser for the Augusta CWA.
Doors open at 7.00pm for a screening time of 7.30 pm.
Comedy / Drama with a running time of 113 minutes
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17th February “The Notebook”
A romantic drama based on the novel
of the same name by Nicholas Sparks.
The film stars Ryan Gosling and
Rachel McAdams as a young couple
who fall in love during 1940. Their
story is narrated from the present day
by an elderly man (James Garner)
telling the tale to a fellow nursing
home resident (Gena Rowlands).
February 2015
The Art Club
Membership
wishes
to
thank
the
locals and
visitors who
came to the
Exhibition, and gave lovely feedback
and compliments which are much
appreciated.
BICYCLE
USERS
GROUP
AUGUSTA
The
next
ride will be a
gentle ramble
around
the
rivers edge, coastline and hinterland
around Augusta.
The winning tickets in the raffle were
as follows:
1st Prize (Painting by Laura Easton)
won by Orange ticket D 100.
2nd Prize (Glass Pendant by Ven
Tinley) won by Red ticket D 58.
Actual route will be determined ‘on
the day’ to take into account the wind
direction and heat factor. Ride distance
of approx 18 kms with a social aspect
and a relaxed pace.
Congratulations to the winners, and
thanks to everyone who supported
the raffle. A donation from the raffle
proceeds has been sent to the Royal
Flying Doctor Services.
Thanks also to everyone who
submitted their Popular Vote slips,
results below.
Popular Vote Painting No 81 ‘Wave
After Wave’ by Lynne Orriss.
Popular Vote China No 323 ‘Large
Oval Vase’ by Marianne Shanks.
Congratulations to these very talented
ladies.
The Club also thanks the Shire
of Augusta- Margaret River for
contributing to our photocopying
costs.
Members are reminded (again!)
that the A.G.M. will take place on
Wednesday 11th February at 10 am
sharp.
Meet up at the Augusta Community
Centre car park at 7.45 am for a ride
start of 8 am. Sunday 22nd February.
Suitable for MTB, Hybrid or most road
bikes.
Any enquiries contact – Paul Sofilas
0419 940 066.
First Responder
Locations
Augusta Police-mobile vehicle
Jewel Cave
Leeuwin Lighthouse
Augusta IGA
Molloy Island Caravan Park
Turner Caravan Park
Flinders Caravan Park
Hamelin Bay Caravan Park
Augusta Golf Club
Karridale Tavern/Roadhouse
Augusta CRC
NOMINATIONS OPEN
FOR HERITAGE
AWARDS
Nominations are now open for the
Western Australian Heritage Awards.
The awards recognise the outstanding
contribution of owners, volunteers,
professionals and organisations who
work hard to promote and conserve
cultural heritage.
Nationals Member for the South West,
Colin Holt MLC, said that the awards
showcase the excellent work being
done to revitalise, conserve and adapt
State Registered heritage places.
The awards also recognise the passion
and commitment of individuals and
organisations, with categories open
for owners, volunteers and groups
as well as local government and
professionals.
“These awards are a great way to
recognise the many volunteers,
professionals and organisations
whose work ensures WA’s heritage.
There are passionate people involved
in heritage projects across the South
West Region so I encourage you to
nominate a candidate or project as a
heritage champion.” Mr Holt said.
Nominations close on February 20th.
For further information please see
www.stateheritage.wa.gov.au
Visitors are always welcome to the
Painting and China Painting DaysTuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays
between 10 am and 2 pm.
February 2015
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Community Notices
MY BREAST
FRIEND & CO
COFFEE CLUB
(Cancer Support)
We met twice in
January with a small
show of people turning up.
Our next coffee clubs for February
will be on FEBRUARY 8th and 22nd
(Sunday afternoons @ 2pm) and
everyone is welcome to come along
for a cuppa and a chat.
See you at the CWA rooms. More
info call Tania Tebbutt 0400 085 590
Community Notices
Perth - Augusta
Augusta - Perth
Phone Bandit
Pick-up & Delivery
AUGUSTA PRIMARY
SCHOOL P&C
Tuesday 17th February 2015 @ 9:00am
Contact Tammy 0418 934 297
Do you enjoy a game of golf or
stuffing up a pleasant walk? Join
the Par Three Golf Club on Allnutt
Terrace, located next to the Shire
Office/Recreation Centre.
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN.........
• Being creative about recyling?
• Joining with like minded people
to share ideas?
• Learning more through
workshops?
• Having a base to experiment and
explore ideas?
• Helping to reduce waste and care
for our environment here in the
South West in creative ways?
Adult: $50 per annum
Junior: $25 per annum (under 18 years)
Membership covers all your green
fees for the year.
Please contact Patti
on 9758 0881
or 0400 730 066
for more details
AUGUSTA PAR 3 GOLF CLUB
Join now and go in the draw for the
chance to win a share of $600 worth
of sports gear from the X-treme
Sports Augusta.
1st Prize $350
2nd Prize $150
3rd Prize $100
Your membership number is your
raffle ticket which is payable at
the Shire office, Allnutt Terrace,
Augusta, during working hours.
Drawn on Easter Sunday 5th April 2015
at X-treme Sports Augusta at 12 noon.
Golf clubs are available for hire at
X-treme Sports.
RESULTS OF AUGUSTA MEN’S
SHED RAFFLE
Conducted 29th and 30th December
2014. Drawn by Greg Povah of IGA
Augusta
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•
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lst Prize - Coffee Table - Ticket
Purple No. E24 Winner Bec
Kevill
2nd Prize - Garden Box - Ticket
Green No. B68 Winner Kathy
Brown
3rd Prize - Weather Station Ticket Green No. B21 Winner
Karen
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For general freight and
small parcel handling
T h a n k Yo u
Many thanks for the support of the
Lyme Disease Crabs and Wine
raffle on 19th January outside IGA.
We raised $340 on the raffle and an
extra $200 in donations on the day
and from tins around the town.
All monies were sent to the Karl
McManus Foundation which is
researching the causes of Lyme
Disease in Australia and educating
health professionals.
0422 897 027
COURIER SERVICE
Agent for:
debilitating symptoms, depending on
which systems in the body are affected,
as the bacteria releases toxins.
Thanks to the IGA for allowing our
fundraising stall, 2oceansFM for letting
people know, and all the generous
people of Augusta!
Leonie McFaull
0422 888 343
(below) Leonie raising funds and
awareness outside Augusta IGA
Lyme disease is a tick borne bacterial
infection that can affect many
systems in the body causing pain
in joints and muscles, meningitic
headaches and sore neck, muscle
spasms, suppressed immunity and
neurological conditions, including
sleep
disturbances,
depression/
anxiety and chronic fatigue.
Only 30-50% of those infected show
the identifying bullseye rash at the
site of the tick bite. Antibiotics and
other supportive supplements are the
main treatment.
Caught early it can be cleared from the
body, but left undiagnosed it can cause
Public Notices continued page 8
February 2015
MEDICINES & DRIVING
During the silly season most people will consider their alcohol consumption and how it may affect their driving.
However, many people don’t realise that medicines can also affect driving.
We all know alcohol can slow our reflexes, but many medicines can do this too. If your driving skills are compromised
by medicine side effects, you may cause an accident and risk death or injury to yourself or others. Other risks
include fines, property damage, and loss of licence, or even time in jail.
Traffic accidents are a major cause of death and disability in Australia, particularly at this time of year. In 2013
there were 1,192 road deaths in Australia. Traffic accidents account for nearly two-thirds of all serious injury. The
annual economic cost of traffic accidents in Australia is estimated at $27 billion. Traffic accidents are devastating
not only for victims, but society as a whole.
One study conducted in 2009 by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and funded by
the National Institute on Drug Abuse found that 18% of fatally injured drivers tested positive for at least one illicit,
prescription, or over-the-counter medicine. This had increased from 13% in 2005.
Many over-the-counter (OTC) medicines including antihistamines for allergy, and prescription medicines such
as opioid pain relievers and benzodiazepines (for anxiety or sleep disorders) come with warnings against the
operation of machinery – including motor vehicles – for a specified period of time after use. This is because these
medicines can impair driving and make traffic accidents much more likely.
Drowsiness is just one side effect that can affect our driving skills. Some medicines can make us dizzy, lightheaded or faint. They can cause us to be angry or aggressive (mood changes), or to feel sick or shaky. They may
cause blurred or double vision and slow our reaction times.
Your local pharmacy is your health destination. Your pharmacist can provide advice on which medicines may
affect your driving. When starting any new prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicine always check with
your pharmacist about the possible side effects. If the side effects of your medicine do affect driving, ask your
pharmacist if there is an alternative. For example, there are now antihistamines for allergy that are less sedating.
The New South Wales Centre for Road Safety makes the following suggestions:
•
Look for and follow instructions on medicine warning labels.
•
Ask your pharmacist or doctor to explain anything you do not understand about your medicine/s.
•
Read the consumer medicines information (CMI) leaflet available for most prescription medicines.
•
Arrange another form of transport – call a cab, ask a friend or relative for help, or use public transport.
For your own safety:
•
Don’t drive unless you are fit to do so.
•
Don’t stop taking your prescribed medicine if your driving is affected – cease driving and talk to your doctor
or pharmacist about an alternative.
•
Don’t take more or less of the prescribed dose unless recommended by your doctor.
•
Don’t take another person’s medicine.
•
Don’t consume alcohol with any medicine.
•
Don’t drive if you have missed a dose of medicine that controls symptoms which affect your driving.
For more detail, you can get an informative Fact Card titled Medicines and Driving from the Augusta Pharmacy.
February 2015
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Wanted
Looking for 2nd hand blue plastic
industrial drums
to create raised
vegie beds for
our residents at
Leeuwin Lodge.
If you can help,
please contact
Shirley Ph. 9758 0690
For Sale
Wardrobe jarrah veneer 3 sec. $700
Single bed king size $120
Home bar $100
Lawnmower $60
Student computer desk $40
2 x Chairs wooden kitchen $20
4 x Folding chairs $20
Tables set of 3 $20
Front load washer $275
Ph. 9758 1524
IGA XMAS PRIZE DRAW
The draw was held on Sunday 21st
December. There was a big crowd
of hopefuls out the front of the store
with all fingers crossed. The lovely
Sue Beilkin from Augusta Newsagents
drew the winners out.
The winners were:
First Prize - Kayak and Paddle, PFD,
Fishing Rod, Beach Chairs, Beach
Towels, Surfboard, Hat, Esky and
Soft Drinks Winner - Lyn Kenworthy
(the lovely better half of our local
postmaster Dennis)
P.P.’s to the Lions Bookshop
and the Lions Toyshop for
their decorative, thoughtful
and always pertinent window
displays.
P.P.’s To the fun school
holiday swimming lessons and
everyone involved.
Second Prize - Hamper
Winner - Michelle Keppel
Third Prize - Dorsogna Ham
Winner - Caroline Hart
Fourth Prize - Christmas Hamper
Winner - Irene Latch
Fifth Prize - IGA Voucher
Winner - Tania Tebbutt
Thanks to everyone who entered the
draw, and shopped local.
P.P.’s to the
friendly,
happy staff
at the new
BP Servo. Great
eat
service with a big
cheery smile :-)
At the IGA Xmas prize draw - left to right - Scott Dillon,
Sue Beilkin, Lyn Kenworthy and Greg Povah
2015 Augusta Community
Directory
The 2015 Augusta Community Directory
available free from the following
locations:
Augusta Post Office,
Augusta Community Bank®
Augusta CRC
& The Lions Bookshop
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Hatters who attended. The usual
shenanigans prevailed and the
cacophony of sound was at its absolute
best!
AUGUSTA CWA BRANCH
A big thank-you to everyone who
helped to make our Bingo afternoon
such a success. It was a lot of fun and,
judging by the comments, was enjoyed
by everyone.
Our branch is very small and over the
year you will have seen CWA ladies
selling raffle tickets, cake and jam
stalls etc. Our fundraising contributes
to the maintenance of the Hall, which
is a popular venue for group meetings.
The rates for the CWA Hall are very
low and we boast a good modern
kitchen. Please contact Sarah on 9758
0507 if you are interested in hiring the
Hall.
Our meetings are on the first
Wednesday afternoon of each month
and we always welcome new members.
If you have two hours to spare, come
and join us with some new ideas.
The Country Women’s Association
was started to bring country ladies
together for friendship over a cup of
tea and a piece of cake, the latter for
which CWA ladies are well known.
We continue to help feed people during
an emergency but don’t be put off if
you don’t cook. Many other talents are
needed. Do come and check us out.
Hon Terry
Our thanks go to the very friendly
staff at the Tavern for making us so
welcome, yet again. Their efforts with
decorating the tables with all things
Christmas was much appreciated by
all. The dining room looked lovely
Now that the 'silly' season has long
gone, it's time for we Hatters to begin
the 2015 get togethers on FRIDAY
Special thanks to our fellow Hatter
20th FEBRUARY.
Sister Dame Raine for organising
Join your Hatter sisters "Mid Summer" with her fellow Hatters very special
meander through the majestic Karri gifts for us, Maggie the Red and
trees along Caves Rd to the Boranup Lady Helen of Alicante, we were
thrilled. Thank you all so much. We
Cafe for lunch at 12.30pm.
have lots of fun doing what we do.
This is a perfect venue for a relaxing Hatty Hugs until next we meet.
and enjoying a delicious meal
surrounded by the forest and with Maggie the Red
the company of cheeky Blue Wrens and Lady Helen of Alicante.
popping in to greet us. The food is
always beautiful and the menu is sure
to satisfy all tastes. BYO tipple of your
choice but be sure to appoint a skipper.
What's not to enjoy in such wonderful
surrounds and being looked after by
very friendly staff.
Take a wander through the amazing
Gallery next door before heading back
to our beautiful Augusta.
RSVP by Tuesday 17th FEBRUARY to
allow confirmation of table booking to:
Maggie the Red 9758 0430
or Lady Helen of Alicante 9758 0631
Christmas lunch at Karridale Tavern
was much fun and enjoyed by all
Redman MLA
Member for Warren-Blackwood
Your local representative in the Parliament of
Western Australia. Please contact me if I can
assist you, your family or community group.
PO Box 327 Denmark WA 6333
Ph: 08 9848 3171 Fax: 08 9848 1595
Freecall: 1800 644 811
E: [email protected]
www.terryredman.com.au
Authorised by T Redman, 5/78 Strickland St
Denmark WA 6333
10 Pelican Post
Happy New Year to everyone and
we hope this year will be great for
gardens.
Club meetings for 2015 will start
on Monday 16th February at the
Ambulance Hall @ 1.30pm. This
meeting will be our AGM so please
come and we promise that you won’t
be given a job unless you really want
one.
However, we do need ideas for the
coming year, not only for gardens to
visit but also for guest speakers to our
Club. We would love to see new faces
and ideas. You don’t have to join; just
come anyway - we’d love to see you.
We are a very friendly and happy lot
of garden gnomes.
Happy Gardening!
Margaret Martin.
February 2015
DUMPED TYRES ADD
TO LIONS COSTS
A few people in Augusta are still treating the Lions shed as
a rubbish dump.
In recent weeks about 20 old worn out motor tyres have
been secretly dumped at the Hillview Road premises.
These tyres will cost the club a minimum disposal fee of
$10 each at the Shire’s Waste Transfer Station in Kudardup.
That’s $200 wasted which could have gone to a genuine
community cause.
The same unthinking (or uncaring) individuals use the
Lions shed to discard their soiled mattresses, broken chairs,
unwanted TVs and computers - all of which should go to
the Poole Road Transfer Station.
No Thanks: Useless old tyres
dumped at the Lions shed recently
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LEEUWIN LIONS AUCTION DAY TOPS $10,000
Lion Kevin West, all smiles with his new boat.
The Leeuwin Lions auction of 230 items
on 17th January raised over $6,500 and
together with stall and shop income the
total topped $10,000.
In two hours local and visiting bargain
hunters snapped up 95 per cent of the
lots offered while stalls were busy
selling potplants, clothing, household
bric-a-brac and furniture.
A vintage set of brass and copper kitchen
scales was sold for $250, several giant
slabs of sawn jarrah went for $560, an
antique lamp stand sold for $100 and
an immaculate double mattress raised
$200.
Auctioneer Ray Chuck said that as a
club sponsored community event the
success of the auction was a tribute to
the hard work of fellow Lions, their
partners and a team of volunteer helpers.
“The Lions thank everyone involved,
especially the Augusta Primary School
P and C who provided the morning
teas, the Community Hub who did the
sausage sizzle and the River Festival
committee who sold raffle tickets.
Together with all the regular auction
and stall workers these community
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Auction action: Ray Chuck (left)
sells a painting held by Lion Trevor Earl.
groups helped to ensure the success of brand new aluminium dinghy complete
the event,” he said.
with 15hp outboard motor, on registered
“We believe that future auctions could trailer complete with all necessary safety
be even more successful, given more equipment.
community involvement.”
Adding interest on auction day was the
drawing of the Lions Club raffle for a
The raffle winner was popular club
member and former club secretary Kevin
West who was all smiles when his ticket
number was selected.
February 2015
LIGHTHOUSE HAS AN AMBASSADOR IN JAN MCKINLAY
The Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse has a
proud ambassador in Augusta resident
Jan McKinlay. Jan has been an Augusta
local for more than 10 years and has
picked up her Ambassador Card from
the Augusta Visitor Centre and thinks
it's 'a fantastic idea'.
Locals who live in the Augusta,
Kudardup, Hamelin Bay and Karridale
areas are eligible for an Ambassador
Card, which entitles card holders to free
entry to the grounds of the lighthouse,
when accompanying a paying visitor.
Entry to the grounds also includes a
state-of-the-art MP3 audio tour, which
is available in English, German and
Mandarin.
The card has been introduced to
formalise an existing, yet unofficial
arrangement and to thank locals for
their contribution to regional tourism
via the visiting friends and relatives
market.
Jan, who helped to initiate the card by
writing a letter to the Augusta Margaret
River Tourism Association, helped to
turn negative community feedback
about being charged for lighthouse
grounds entry into a positive.
"Augusta is 99% pensioners and
retirees, so I thought there must be a
way around this," Jan said.
"I wrote a letter, suggesting that locals
should get free entry if
they bring a paying friend
or relative with them,"
she said.
family will come to see them rather
than them going to Perth," Jan advised.
The AMRTA encourages anyone who
is a resident in the post code areas 6290
or 6288 to drop into the Augusta Visitor
Centre and pick up their Ambassador
Card.
"The Lighthouse has
a view to die for - my
visitors love it."
Jan advised that she hasn't
used her card yet because
her recently expected
visitors 'didn't turn up',
but that she certainly
intends to use it in the
near future.
"I get plenty of visitors
coming to stay - and so
do other locals; a lot of
people down here don't
drive so friends and
Jan McKinlay at Cape Leeuwin
Australia Day 2015
Alison (left) and Chris Clarke (right) with Shire President Mike Smart (middle)
Augusta’s newest Australian citizens.
February 2015
Pelican Post 13
Australia Day 2015
Augusta CRC President, Paul Sofalis kicking off the celebrations
The Augusta Singers entertain the gathering
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February 2015
Augusta
Primary
School
2015 STUDENT LEADERS
At the 2014 End of Year Concert the 2015 Student
Leaders were presented to the school community. The
following students were elected by their peers:
Blackwood Faction Captains
News
2014 AWARDS
At the End of Year Concert, held on Tuesday 16
December at the Centennial Hall, the following students
were recognised for their effort and achievement in
2014:
Award Category
Year 1/2
Academic Achievement Year 1
Academic Achievement Year 2
Virtues
Most Improved
Year 3/4/5
Academic Achievement Year 3
Academic Achievement Year 4
Academic Achievement Year 5
Virtues
Most Improved
Year 6 Graduation
Academic Achievement
Most Improved
Citizenship
Sportsmanship
The Arts
Languages - Japanese
Science - Female
Science -Male
Year 7 Graduation
Academic Achievement
Most Improved
Citizenship
Sportsmanship
The Arts
Languages - Japanese
Science - Female
Science -Male
Recipient
Oliver Clarke
Leeuwin Faction Captains
River Andrew &
Isabel Muir
Aamos Peltonen
Lily Field (1)
Madison Lonnie (1)
Damon Minchinton
Hayley Muller
Oliver Clarke
Erin Lockett (4)
Cate Williamson (4)
Maya Robinson
Max Adams
Sydney Payne
Holly Thom
Caitlin Galvin
Maya Robinson
Gypsy Davis
Max Adams
Hope Sortras
Anastasia Lockett
Kayla Andrew
Quinn Donaldson
Djarrly Robertson
Hope Sortras
Kayla Andrew
Charlie Hart
2014 WACKY WINNER GRAND PRIZE
At the 2014 End of Year Concert, P&C President,
Tammy Tritton, drew the Wacky Winner Grand Prize,
which was a Kayak and accessories, kindly donated by
Bernice Gillam from Augusta X-treme Outdoor
Sports. The lucky student was Jake Lonnie (Preprimary, 2014). Congratulations, Jake!
February 2015
Karis Thom
Hayley Muller
Joseph Payne
Student Councillors
Keisha Bassanelli
Campbell Muir
Head Girl
Head Boy
Abbey Galvin
Oliver Clarke
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Augusta Community Resource Centre
and 2oceansFM
News and InformaƟon
Ph: 9758 0002
Outside Broadcast Vehicle
A Fundraising Project for 2oceansFM
Over the coming months 2oceansFM will be
conducting a fundraising campaign to raise funds to
purchase a vehicle suitable for conversion to a mobile
outside broadcast studio.
Vehicles similar to a Toyota Hi-$ce, Ford Transit,
etc. would be ideal, as a requirement will be to park in
normal parking bays.
Currently, each time the station takes part in an
outside broadcast, we have to handle everything
several times, including the loading of heavy, fragile
and expensive equipment into several vehicles,
increasing the risk of damage every time.
Our total to date stands at $8804, thanks mainly to a
generous donation from the -ack and Lena Ryall Trust
via Kim and Karen Basford.
The target amount of $20000 is an arbitrary figure,
but should we raise that sum we would be the proud
owners of a very suitable OB vehicle.
Radiothons, raffles, donations, letters to the major car
dealers, etc. are some of the activities planned, with
no target date, but it is a major goal of 2oceansFM for
2015.
Once the OB vehicle is operational, theUHZLOOEHopportunities
to broadcast from a greater number of locations with
minimum effort. $OVRFRPPXQLW\JURXSVZLOOEHDEOHWR
EHFRPHPRUH involved inAugusta’s own community
radio station.
AugustaCommunityResourceCentre
66AllnuttTerrace,Augusta
DoorsOpenat7.30pm
Admission:$5
Includinglightrefreshments
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February 2015
AUGUSTA TRUE VALUE HARDWARE NEWSLETTER FEB. 2015
Holly’s Tails
Garden & Pest Control
Well Valentine’s
Day is upon us!
We have dog
shampoos, new
collars from $6.95, assorted
jumpers and t-shirts, brushes
and everything you need for
your next big date at the dog
beach! As for me I’m looking
for Border Collie, short hair,
tall, dark, handsome and
knows how to share a tennis
ball (not asking for much).
If irritating insects are itching
your last nerve come in and
see our range of products,
including wasp nest spray!
Huge range of Big Cheese
products including sonic pest
repellers, mouse and rat
traps. For the pests lawn side
we have product ranges for
all your weeds and prickles –
ouch.
Home Wares /Manchester
There is always something
new in our homewares and
Manchester departments.
Clocks, kettles from $25.95,
cookware, sheets, towels,
washing baskets, fans,
kitchenware. There is always
a great range of giftware
for that next birthday or
housewarming gift. You’ll be
surprised at how much is there!
Rural & Camping Supplies
The
plumbing
sections
is overflowing with great
products and prices. The
next time you need rural
pipe, sewer, storm water,
retic fittings, rural fittings
and sprinklers we have you
covered. Don’t forget we also
have bird netting, shade cloth
and timber for around your
property.
February 2015
With wowzer weather like this,
you’d be mad not to go out and
explore Augusta.
We have a great range of supplies
for your next camping trip, eskies
from $29.99, mosquito repellents,
insect head nets, fish smokers,
gas hoses and fittings, tent pegs
and so much more!
The Benara Nursery truck
delivers on THURSDAY. The
nursery has a great range
of seedlings, plants, pots,
fertilisers and manures and
everything to turn your garden
into your paradise. See Jodie
for details and special orders.
Outdoor Entertaining
Its Barbie and boardies
weather, if you’re looking for
a beaut new Barbie come in
and see our range, we have 6
burners with hoods, charcoal
webers, and of course the
new range of Webers
Marine
Bob’s shelves are bursting with
the best buys in town, winches,
VHF radios $269.00, anchors, life
jackets, Chartplotter Fishfinder
Combo’s, fuel hoses,
bungs,
stainless
steel
accessories,
chandlery and so
much more.
Weber 1000 $269.00
Weber 2000 $369.00
As always in stock we have
a full range of all the weber
accessories inc Pizza stones,
trivets, convection trays from
$9.99 and much much more.
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Your
chance to
WIN !
Augusta & Districts Community Bank® Branch
WIN one of ten $10,000 prizes*.
Take out a new home and contents or landlord’s
insurance policy before 30 June for your chance to win.
At Bendigo Bank we’re about helping you purchase and protect your biggest
assets.
Drop into your nearest branch at 54 Blackwood Avenue, Augusta or phone
9758 0850 and talk to us about your insurance needs.
bendigobank.com.au/
getinsurance
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited ABN 11 068 049 178 AFSL/Australian Credit Licence 237879. Promotion applies to eligible Bendigo Bank Home
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getinsurance for T&Cs. Permit numbers: VIC 14/5764; ACT TP14/04080; NSW LTPS/14/09223; SA T14/2195. Insurance issued by CGU Insurance
Limited ABN 27 004 478 371 AFSL 238291. Bendigo Bank acts under its own AFSL and under an agreement CGU. You should consider the Product
Disclosure Statement before making a decision. Bendigo Bank does not guarantee any benefits payable under a policy or repayment of any premium
and will receive a commission from CGU for arranging insurance. S50398-5 (235350_v1) (8/01/2015)
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February 2015
2015 TIMETABLE
MONDAY
Centennial Hall
TUESDAY
Centennial Hall
WEDNESDAY
Centennial Hall
THURSDAY
Centennial Hall
Jnr Acro 5+ Years
3:45 to 4:45
Snr Acro 10+ Years
4:45 to 6:00
6 to 9 Years
3:30 to 4:15
Beginner Tap 6+ Years
4:15 to 5:00
10 to 13 Years
5:00 to 6:00
10+ Years Tech & Dev
6:00 to 7:30
Cowaramup Hall
2 to 4 Years
3:30 to 4:15
Mixed Jnr Hip Hop
4:15 to 5:00
14 Plus Years
5:00 to 6:00
Cowaramup Hall
Boys Only Hip Hop
3:15 to 3:45
5 to 7 Years
4:15 to 5:00
Mixed Snr Hip Hop
5:00 to 6:00
Snr Tap
6:00 to 7:00
Adult Dance
7:00 to 8:00
2 to 4 Years
3:00 to 3:30
6+ Years Mixed Acro
3:30 to 4:15
13 Plus Years
4:15 to 5:15
Beginner Tap
3:45 to 4:30
5 to 7 Years
4:30 to 5:15
8 to 12 Years
5:15 to 6:15
18 Plus Years/Adults
6:45 to 7:45
Margaret River
Rec centre Fitness
Room
Classes commence on 9th February
stockerpreston.com.au
Winners of duplicate bridge at the
Augusta Bridge Club Inc. for January
2015.
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January 5th
Lyn Leonard and Merione Wilson.
January 12th
Herb Whittall and Mal Johnson.
January 19th
Beth Johnson and Graham Shearwood.
The Augusta Bridge Club will
hold its Annual General Meeting
at the Augusta Historical Society
Club rooms at 11am, Monday, 16th
February 2015.
Peter Toy, President,
Augusta Bridge Club Inc.
February 2015
PROPERTY CONSULTANTS
Alf Fandry 0407 441 140
Gordon Junor 0427 552 017
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Peta Davis 08 9758 0300
Team Augusta
BUNBURY
DUNSBOROUGH
COWARAMUP
STOCKER PRESTON AUGUSTA
71 Blackwood Avenue, Augusta
P: 08 9758 0300 f: 08 9758 0188
[email protected]
MARGARET RIVER
AUGUSTA
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St John Ambulance- Augusta Sub
Centre
A Community is only as strong as its people
Vacancies are now open for volunteer ambulance officers for
both emergency response and hospital transfers.
We hope to attract new volunteers who would like to carry out ambulance attendance roles, but in the more controlled
environment of transferring relatively stable patients to other hospitals for tests or further care.
This will enable the provision of two crews in our community, ensuring that prompt quality care is more readily
available to those in need.
As a St. John ambulance volunteer, you'll enjoy benefits such as:
St. John Ambulance cover for you and your family
HLTAID003 -Provide First Aid qualification
Learn and practice vital skills...enhance your life at home and work!
Training- theory and practical skills each fortnight
Participation in multi-agency simulated exercises with local emergency services
Ensure a vital service is delivered to your community...Act, Belong, Commit
What do I need to become an ambulance volunteer?
Unrestricted Griver's licence and national police clearance Ability to respond to
emergency call outs within 10 mins Ability to respond to hospital transfer call
outs within 20 minXWHs. $t least 1 day or 1 night per fortnight to go on roster
Willingness to learn new skills, no previous medical experience necessary
Want to learn more about being a Volunteer Ambulance Officer?
Augusta Subcentre inviteV you to attend a special training evening on Monday16th Feb 2015 @
6.30pm.
Come and meet volunteers, tour the Subcentre and view training demonstrations. AfterZDUGV, join us for a BBQ.
Please RSVP to Claire Dyball 0458483799 (Chairperson) For further
information about joining St. John Ambulance Freecall 1800 069 393 or
visit www.stjohnambulance.com.aufor more information and to apply
First Aid Classes
Provide First Aid HLTAID003
Sat 14th Feb 2015- 1 day course
8.30am-4.30pm
Augusta Subcentre, Donovan Street
Cost: $175.00
Pre reading and questionnaire must be completed prior to attending
Provide First Aid HLTAID003 is a nationally recognised and accredited course. First Aid bookings
and enquiries, please contact the First Aid Trainer, Leisa Phone: 0417287440.
Email: [email protected]
St John Ambulance Volunteers meet for training on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month @
7.00pm at the Augusta Sub centre, Donovan Street.
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February 2015
DO YOU KNOW THIS
CHEEKY LITTLE BOY?
Now all grown up and still tinkering with woodwork,
you might have seen him up the Men's Shed...
Give yourself a pat on the back if you correctly answered
Mark Junor!
February 2015
Pelican Post 21
CALKARRI
CONUNDRUM CONTINUES
Does anyone know what has happened to this sign which mysteriously disappeared
several months ago?
Residents are mourning this cheery welcome to the forest subdivision off Greenhill
Road, as is evident by its temporary replacement over the Christmas period.
Please contact Mary Whittall on 9774 1100 with any news or clues.
RING THE
BELL
February and back
to
school
again.
Fifty years ago in
the old days of ‘chalk and talk’ the
small customers of the Education
Department were not nearly so eager
to go back to school but today’s
small customers are glad to get back
to all the interesting gadgetry, other
youngsters, things to do and helpful
teachers on hand to guide them.
Shakespeare’s
‘..boy
creeping
unwilling to school..’ was a far cry
from today’s starry eyed cherubs.
No matter. The outcomes are the
same. We are all learners. We must
learn to live successfully.
If we’re all learning to live
successfully where do we find a
helpful teacher? Look no further
than Jesus Christ. He came to
live on earth and show us how to
successfully live the life God has
given to humankind.
Free Carer
Wellbeing Workshop
Augusta
Are you caring for a family member or friend who
has a disability, mental illness, chronic condition,
terminal illness, an alcohol or other drug issue, or
who is frail aged? If yes, then this workshop is for
you!
‘Physical Wellbeing for Carers’
The caring role is often busy and stressful which can
make it easy to forget to look after yourself too! This
informative workshop will explore the services available
to support carers, injury prevention and ways carers can
physically take care of themselves.
When:
Wednesday, 18th February 2015
Time:
10.00am - 2.00pm
Where:
Augusta Community Resource Centre
66 Allnutt Terrace, AUGUSTA
Cost:
FREE! Morning tea and light lunch provided
“We care
because you do”
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1300 CARERS (1300 227 377)
Maybe there is a need to admit an
outside guide for our brief residence
on Planet Earth. One such guide is
always available - Jesus Christ, Son
of God and Saviour of the world. He
has lived as a human being, known
death and overcome it to return to
his Heavenly Father. Only Jesus
may declare 'I am the Way, and the
Truth, and the Life. No one comes to
the Father except through me.' (John
14:6). Who else could be a better
guide?
If Jesus is the way, why not follow
him? If Jesus is the truth, why not
believe him? If Jesus is the life,
why not accept it? The life Jesus
offers us is ongoing, not a dead end.
For heaven's sake believe it and
complete your education for eternal
life, God's graduation gift to you.
Registrations are essential!
Please call 1300 CARERS (1300 227 377)
or email [email protected]
Please book early as places are limited.
[email protected]
Getting ready to live and have a
good life is very important but may
be it's just possible to miss the boat.
|
www.carerswa.asn.au
Signal Bell
February 2015
from his enquiring great-niece is that
it was “across the road from the river
and had its own jetty.” Contact: David
Wyber on 9758 0068.
The AGM was held on Thursday 15th
January with 21 members. Outgoing
president Ray Hart presented his report
outlining significant achievements and
guest speakers throughout the year.
Notably, the bi-cententary of Matthew
Flinders’ death was observed at the May
dinner through the keynote speaker
Dr Neville Marchant. The acquisition
of the Flinders maquette was another
significant homage to the great explorer
and to Augusta’s history.
Ray Hart read out the election of new
office bearers:
President: Ann Edwards
Immediate Past President: Ray Hart
Vice President: Peter Toy
2nd Vice President: Ray Repacholi
Treasurer: Bob Jeffery
Secretary: Mary Whittall
Librarian: Noeline Williams
Research Officer: David Wyber
Oral Recorder: Helen Carroll
Keeper of the Memorials: Ray Hart
Committee: Des Linto, Rosemary
Gerritsen,
Ivy
Meagher,
Carla
Blocksidge.
A QUESTION FOR THE
COMMUNITY:
Does anyone know the location of Frank
Taylor’s house from 1970-1980? A clue
Newly-elected President Ann Edwards
acknowledges that Ray Hart’s will
be a hard act to follow. As a relative
newcomer to Australia, and an even
newer one to Augusta, her knowledge
of its history is limited. But, with
the support of the dedicated group of
Committee members, she is excited and
optimistic by her appointment.
Ann is hoping to explore, with the
Historical Society, the history of Augusta
which goes beyond that of the early
settlers and pioneers. She suggests
that at monthly meetings, members
might discover something of Augusta’s
contemporary past by hearing members’
stories – the stories of the people who
live here.
These stories, which form part of
Augusta’s twentieth century history, can
be unravelled by focusing on a specific
subject at each meeting. For example:
hardships endured during war, our
schools, how we travelled, our first trips
overseas, having children etc.
At the meeting Ann will share her
research, ideas and conclusions. Then
members might divide into small groups
to share their knowledge, experiences,
and viewpoints and consider any
memorabilia they might have, before a
spokesperson summarises each group’s
discussion for the whole meeting. Each
month’s topic will be announced as part
of the Society’s monthly report.
Ann asked members what they thought
about meetings structured around
particular themes and discussions;
in a way, a mixture of the Antiques
Roadshow and ‘Show and Tell’.
Would this be something people might
turn out for on a cold, wet and windy
winter’s night?
Obviously Guest Speakers would still
be invited on occasions and of course
there are details to be ironed out, but
down the track we might be able to
use what we discover to inform and
engage with the wider community.
The tentative response was a positive
“give it a go”.
With Anzac Day approaching, and
as the Great War (particularly the
conflict at Gallipoli) seen by many as
the turning point at which Australia’s
National Identity was formed, it was
agreed to pursue this notion at the
February meeting.
Members were asked to consider,
through their stories and views,
who might be the Australian who
personifies the nation’s identity.
It may be a family member, a TV
personality, anybody. Ann’s money
is on Jack Lang whom she feels
personifies Australia, and she’ll tell
us why at the next General Meeting
on Thursday 19th February at
7.30pm.
Mary Whittall
Hon Secretary
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WINGED HITCH-HIKERS
Some alien bird pests can reach WA
via commercial transport in the form of
road or air freight and shipping. This
month we look at three which often
travel by these means and which, if
they became established, would greatly
harm our agriculture, native animals,
lifestyle and possibly even health.
Please report sightings of unfamiliar
birds to the Department of Agriculture
and Food (DAFWA). Ring the Pest and
Disease Information Service (PaDIS)
on Freecall 1800 084 881 or email the
team on [email protected].
If possible take a photograph to assist
PaDIS officers with identification. A
high resolution image is best, but a
quick shot by mobile phone is better
than nothing.
FREE PASSAGE
Last year an Indian house crow (Corvus
splendens) was spotted in Fremantle
but it disappeared before it could be
captured. These crows are highly
likely to arrive on ships docking in
WA because our state is close to ports
in southern Asia where the species is
established.
House crows damage crops including
vegetables, fruit, cereals and oilseeds.
They attack and can kill poultry, newborn calves and kid goats. They harass
and may injure adult livestock.
This species has the potential to be
a major environmental pest, taking
the eggs and chicks of native birds
and preying on small native animals.
In urban areas house crows scatter
garbage, damage wiring and block
drainpipes with their nests.
House crows are suspected of spreading
diseases to the human population and
they have been known to attack people,
to steal food and even jewellery.
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A risk assessment conducted by
DAFWA and endorsed by the national
Vertebrate Pests Committee has
indicated house crows pose an extreme
threat, the highest of four categories, to
Australia.
Although they are described as a
moderate pest in agriculture, damaging
mainly fruit and cereal crops, in some
countries mynas are also serious
environmental pests, behaving in
similar ways to Indian house crows.
SMALL STOWAWAYS
The presence of mynas can affect
the breeding success of native birds
and mammals that nest in hollows.
On islands they have been observed
stealing the eggs and young of ground
nesting birds such as terns.
European tree sparrows (Passer
montanus) and house sparrows (P.
domesticus) have become established in
all states except WA, where DAFWA’s
prevention measures continue to be
successful.
Sparrows are often found in traps
designed to catch starlings at the South
Australian border. It’s possible that
some sparrows travel in freight on
road-trains crossing the Nullarbor, but
it is more likely that these birds have
dispersed naturally from areas where
they are established in South Australia.
It is common for sparrows to come
in with shipping. On large vessels it
would be easy for such little birds to go
unnoticed.
Sparrows damage cereal and fruit
crops and block gutters and downpipes
with their nests. Also, as anyone who
has sat at an outdoor café table in a
sparrow occupied area will know, they
are cheeky birds that steal food from
plates and soil everything with their
droppings.
MAJOR MIGRANTS
Hailing from India the common myna
(Acridotheres tristis) has spread to
many countries across the globe. It is
established in eastern and south-eastern
Australia.
The
International
Union
for
Conservation and Nature has only three
birds on its list of the world’s 100 worst
invasive alien species, and this is one.
Mynas are in the same “extreme threat”
category as house crows.
Mynas are known to spread avian
malaria to other birds and their threat
to people is that they may carry and
transmit various parasites including
plasmodium that causes human
malaria. When mynas nest in houses,
mites from the nest can invade the
home. Susceptible people may then
develop dermatitis and allergies.
Two mynas were found on a plane at
Perth airport in September 2013.
WATCH OUT
Please be alert for unfamiliar birds when
near a port or interstate commercial
transport hub. One sharp pair of eyes
and a call to PaDIS could make all
the difference in preventing these pest
birds from establishing here.
If you have a query or want to report
something unfamiliar, ring the Pest and
Disease Information Service (PaDIS)
on Freecall 1800 084 881 or email
[email protected]
If sending a specimen include your
contact details, where and when
you found the specimen and any
damage you observed. Post to PaDIS,
Department of Agriculture and Food,
3 Baron-Hay Court, South Perth WA
6151.
You are also welcome to bring in
specimens in person. For further
information visit www.agric.wa.gov.au
February 2015
What’shappeningatyour
localvisitorcentre?
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28February&1March2015
BlackwoodRiverForeshore,nearColourpatch
AugustaRiverFestivalKid'sDay
Saturday10amto4pm
CentennialHall
AugustaRiverFestival
Sunday9.30amto8.30pm
Just$2entry–ProgrammesatVisitorCentre
ThisisaSmokeFreeevent.Nodogs.NoBYO
VALENTINE’S DAY TREAT
Dinner on the Suspended Deck at Lake Cave
Under the Stars
Sensational three course menu from Gnarabar
restaurant, accompanied by a selection of
Margaret River's finest wines from Clairault
Musical performance by
Chas Veall – Spanish guitar /vocals
Bookings at the Visitor Centre or
margaretriver.com
Limited numbers
VisitusonthecornerofEllisSt&
BlackwoodAvePh:97580166
February 2015
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Augusta Community Radio – Making Waves Around Augusta
Weekly Programme Guide
web: www.2oceansfm.com.au email: [email protected] Phones: 9758 0000/9758 0002
text studio: 0438 967 970
Day&Time
Mondays
7am–10am
3pm–4pm
Show
Presenters
BreakfastandBeyond
Pixie’sPlaylist
4pm–6pm
Donza&BextaShow
7pm–8pm
SportsShow
Tuesdays
ProgrammeInfo
10.15amand3.15pm–CommunityAnnouncements–ErinKingston
SueJuniper
ChantelleCarey
Donna Adams and
RebeccaLonnie
Music,trivia&stacksmore
IndieTracks
Music,requests, quizzes,
weatherandmuchmore
AlanRummerwith
GregPovah&ScottDillon
AFL,comments,opinionsby
local“experts”
10.15amand3.15pm–CommunityAnnouncements–ErinKingston
Seisiún
AlanRummerwith
GregPovah&ScottDillon
RussellSimpson
AFL,comments,opinionsby
local“experts”
Irishmusic,humour,themes
HodgePodge
EvieBrown
Indie&modern tunes
togrooveto
12noonͲ1pm
RepeatoftheSportsShow
5pm–6pm
7pm–8pm
Wednesdays
9.15amand3.15pm–CommunityAnnouncements–ErinKingston
10am–11am
Talespin
5pm–6pm
6pm–7pm
Thursdays
11am–12noon
1pm–1.30pm
BluesInterlude
BomberBrownShow
AnnJorgensonand
WendyShearwood
RussellSimpson
MarkBrowne
10.15amand3.15pm–CommunityAnnouncements–ErinKingston
RepeatofCadillacRecords
TheBlackMuseum
NicolaRees
OrsonWells
3pmͲ4pm
OpenMicrophone/Trainee
Hour
Presentersintraining
Opensession
6pm–7pm
ANewWorld
SteviaGoldworthy
Music,poetry,bookreading
plusmuchmore
BluesfromPlanetEarth
Musicandhumour
Motown,soulmusic
StoriesfromScotland
Yard’scrimemuseum
Trainees going solo!
Potentialpresentershaving
ago!
NewAustralian and
internationalmusic
Fridays
10.15amand3.15pm–CommunityAnnouncements–ErinKingston
7am–9am
11am–12noon
FridayBreakfast
RussellSimpson
Lorraine@Eleven
LorraineMacArthur
4:00pm–6pm
RepeatofPanvision
SoulFreeMusic
YouthHour
6pm–7pm
Mother&Son
2pmͲ3pm
7pm–8pm
Saturdays
12noon–1pm
2pm–3pm
3pm–4pm
Top20
8pm–9pm
9pm–10pm
Sundays
JarrodBrindley
GeorginaThiele&
JarrodBrindley
Georgina Thiele
Musicmixandlivelybanter
Top20’sfrom the past
11.15amand4.15pm–CommunityAnnouncements–ErinKingston
RepeatofBluesInterlude
SaturdayAfternoonShow
TopofthePops
RussellSimpson
BluesfromPlanetEarth
Variouspresenters
Liveconcerts,shows,etc.
KimRobsonfromtheBBCinthe Popularmusicshowplayingall
UK
thecurrenthitsintheUK
RepeatofHodgePodge
EvieBrown
TheBassAgenda
SynthesizeorArtistSpotlight
JͲTek
JͲTek
Indie&modern tunes
togrooveto.
Electronicmusicaljourney
Rotationofshows
10.15amand3.15pm–CommunityAnnouncements–ErinKingston
12noon–1pm
Biblica&Beyond
SueJuniper
2pmͲ4pm
4pm–5pm
5pm–6pm
JazzCafe
AnythingGoes
YouthHour
RussellSimpson
GeorginaThiele
Jarrod Brindley
8pmͲ9pm
Panvision–SoulFreeMusic
AnitaEmanuelson
9pm–10pm
MindYourWay
MarkLockyer
28 Pelican Post
Worldmusic – to make you
wanttomove!
Top40’s
AnitaEmanuelson
7pm–8pm
Music,localnews,
interviewsandotherstuff!
Songsandtunes
Sacredsongsandbitsfrom
theBible
Jazzfromalleras
Anythinggoes…!
Top 40’s
Worldmusic – to make you
wanttomove!
Destressandrelax
February 2015
Summer is definitely here and so
is the New Year! Have you been
considering all the things that
need doing, or that you would
like to do, around your property?
Make a list and decide what is
achievable for 2015.
By making a list, and setting a deadline, you can start to
tick off the items you complete as you go. This can be great
motivation to keep the ball rolling and achieve what you set
out to at the beginning of the year.
Now is a good time to undertake any maintenance on your
earthworks (contour banks, dams, etc.) before the first winter
rains.
Monitor pasture quantity and quality if you have stock
grazing. Supplementary feeding may be required in many
areas.
It is important to monitor ground cover, if it falls below 50%
coverage then there is an increased risk of soil erosion by
wind and heavy rain. Options for reducing wind erosion
for this season are limited, stock should be moved out of
paddocks which have eroded areas to prevent the problem
from getting worse.
Sheep owners will need to make sure they have supplies of
CATCHING THE WIND
With the festive season gone for
another year the AYC sailing season
is back in full swing with racing
happening on every Sunday from now
until the season’s end in April.
During the Xmas break two of our
members competed in the State
Catamaran Championships in Albany
and brought home to AYC coveted
trophies in the open & veterans
divisions. Mark Heyink sailing
“Flying Unicorn” won the veteran boat
title and Mal Buzza sailing “Buzz
Box” was runner up in the open
division. The club congratulates both
these members on their outstanding
performances.
February 2015
sky blue ear tags for lambs born in 2015.
The dusty conditions, flies and bright sunlight that come
with the summer months and physical irritation can cause
pinkeye in sheep and cattle. Pinkeye is a bacterial infection
that can cause blindness. If you are concerned and think
your stock may have pinkeye contact your local vet.
For those irrigating crops, ensure irrigation is adequate to
reduce plant stress.
In the south-west, now is the time to pick figs, beans,
capsicums, cucumbers, eggplant, grapes, melons,
passionfruit, pumpkins, stone fruit, tomatoes and avocados.
Maturing crops of cucumbers, melons, pumpkins, squash and
zucchini may be affected by powdery mildew disease, which
is seen as a white deposit under the leaves. Preventative
sprays are available, contact your local rural supply store.
If you have declared weeds on your property now is a good
time to plan for controlling winter growing weeds. One
method of being able to monitor the success of your weed
control is to map infested areas or take regular photographs.
Until next time, keep yourselves, livestock and crops cool in
the summer heat!
Jodie
facebook.com/DAFWAsmalllandholders
[email protected].
Racing
over
the
past month has seen
three heats of the
Club
Championship
completed with Peter Vandertang
(Dragon Fly) and Mal Buzza (Buzz
Box) in the Multihulls and Brenton Air
(Big Red Dwarf ) Monohulls being the
the front runners. In general the racing
has been of a highly competitive nature
resulting in some keen tussles between
competitors. Ian Ladyman’s “Fig
Jam” having been re-rigged since last
season is slowly showing improved
performances as is “The Pirate” sailed
by Herman Gerritsen .
The after race BBQ’s have been well
attended by all members and friends
which is providing an active and
vibrant atmosphere around the club.
It also gave members the forum to resail the day’s racing with tall tales of
their yachting prowess (some good
& some bad). The club is going from
strength to strength and we look
forward to seeing an ever increasing
number of new faces at our Sunday
afternoon events.
Up coming events include the
Matthew Flinders Cup on the River
Festival weekend and the Blackwood
Challenge Series, both in March. Also
the Easter Regatta in April. We hope to
have a number of visiting yachts from
metropolitan and country yacht clubs
to these events.
“May the winds be fair & the seas
calm”
Commodore Pete.
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AUGUSTA COMMUNITY SPORTS CALENDAR
GROUP
DATE
TIME
EVENT
VENUE
AugustaBowlingClub
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Fridays
Wed/Sat
Monday
Saturday
ThursdayUnderLights
12:30pm
9:30am
12:30pm
9:15amͲ12.30pm
1.00pm–4.00pm
1.30pm–4.00pm
6:30pmonward
OctoberͲApril
12:30pm
9:30am
9:30am
12.30pm
12:30pm
12:30pm
2:00pm
MensDrawnBowls
LadiesBowls
CashPairsMixed
Assoc.Croquet
GolfCroquet
GolfCroquet
GolfCroquet
MensScroungers
Ladies18Holes
LadiesScroungers
Men’sScroungers
Men’s18Holes
Mixed18Holes
AllWelcome
AugustaBowlingClub
12:00noonon.
JanuaryͲApril
12:30pm
12.30pm
8:30am
Men’sGolf
MixedEvent
Scroungers
AugustaCroquetClub
AugustaGolfClub
AugustaTennisClub
AugustaYachtClub
Tuesday
Wednesday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Wednesday/Saturday
CivicParkGolfClub
MostSundaysasper
programme
Thursdays
1stThursday/Month
Sundays
HashHouseHarriers
Mondays
CroquetClubatAugusta
SportingComplex
AllnuttTerrace
AugustaGolfClub
HillviewRoad
TennisClubbehindCivic
ParkAllnuttTerrace
AugustaYachtClub–For
ProgrammeͲ97580098
CivicParkGolfClub
AllnuttTerrace
TimeTBAon
WeeklyWalk
VenueTBAonnotice
NoticeBoard
boardnearvetsurgery
LeeuwinKarateClub
Monday/Wednesdays 6:00pm–7:30pm KarateSessions
13181BussellHwy
Over55’sExerciseGroup
Tuesdays
9:30am
GentleExercise
CivicCentre
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AUGUSTA COMMUNITY GROUPS CALENDAR
GROUP
DATE
TIME
EVENT
VENUE
AugustaArtClub
AugustaBridgeClub
AugustaCommunity
DevelopmentAssociationInc.
AugustaChamberof
Commerce
AugustaCommunityNursery
Tue,WedandFridays
Mondays
1stTuesday/Month
10:00am–2:00pm
12:15for12:30
7:30pm
ArtActivities
WeeklyGame
MonthlyMeeting
1stThursday/Month
7.30am
Mondays
8:30amͲ10:30am
MonthlyBreakfast
Meeting
NurseryWork
AugustaDruYogaGroup
WedandSat
AugustaGardenClub
3rdMonday/Month
Wed:Ͳ5:30pm
Sat:Ͳ7:30am
1.30pm
MonthlyMeeting
AugustaHistoricalSociety
3rdThursday/Month
7.30pm
MonthlyMeeting
AugustaHistoricalMuseum
OpenDaily
1pm–4.00pm
AugustaMen’sShedInc.
Mon,WedandFri
Saturdays
EveryFridayduring
schoolterm
9:00am–3:00pm
9:00am–12:00
9:00amͲ12pm
ClosedChristmas
Day/BoxingDay
Membersshed
activities
Playgroupfor0to
5yearoldkids
10:00amͲ3:00pm
9:00amͲ12:00pm
6:00pm
RedCrossShop
AugustaRiverFestivalInc
MondayͲFriday
Saturday
2ndTuesday/Month
CentennialHall
HistoricalSocietyRooms
CivicParkLesserHall
AllnuttTerrace
Variouslocationsaround
town
FrontofLionsShed
HillviewRoad
AugustaCRC
AllnuttTerrace
AmbulanceHall
DonovanStreet
SocietyRooms
BlackwoodAvenue
AugustaMuseum
BlackwoodAve
AugustaMensShed
HillviewRdAugusta
AugustaPrimarySchool
K/PRoom(Leftofthe
AdminBuilding)
EllisSt
MonthlyMeeting
CWAHall,AllnuttTerrace
AugustaSeniorsDayCentre
Mondays/Tuesdays
9:30amͲ2:00pm
MorningTeaLunch
LesserHallCivicPark
AugustaSingers
Thursdays
7:20pm
ChoralSinging
CWAHallAllnuttTerrace
AugustaSpinners&Weavers
Tuesday&Thursday
Tues10:30am
Thurs7:00pm
TextileCrafts
CentennialHall
AllnuttTerrace
Cancer Council WA
Tuesday in Margaret
River
Ph. Yvonne
on 0427 990 134
Free complimentary
therapies
Family and friends are also
invited to participate
C.W.A.
KarridaleAugustaR.S.L.
SubBranch
KudardupPlaygroup
1stWednesday/Month
2ndThursday/Month
1:30pm
6:30pm
MonthlyMeeting
MonthlyMeeting
AugustaPlaygroup
AugustaRedCross
DruYoga
CWAHallAllnuttTerrace
AugustaMensShed
HillviewRdAugusta
TuesdayandThursday 9:30am12noon
Playgroupfor0to
Duringschoolterms
5yearolds
KudardupRoad,Kudardup
1st&3rdThursday
5.30pm
Training
KudardupFireShed,
KudardupBushFireBrigade
eachmonth
KudardupRoad
LeeuwinLionsClub
2nd4thMonday/Month 7:30pm
F/nightlyDinner
AugustaHotel
PresbyterianFellowship
Sundays
4:00pm
BibleStudies
CWAHallAllnuttTerrace
RetireesInc.
2ndMonday/Month
2:00pm
MonthlyMeeting
CWAHallAllnuttTerrace
7:00pmͲ8:00pm
MonthlyMeeting AugustaFireStation
VolunteerFireBrigade
1stTuesday/Month
AllnuttTerrace
&Drill
Drill
5:30pm
EveryOtherTuesday
VolunteerSeaSearch
2ndThursday/Month
6:00pm
MonthlyMeeting
OldRangersResidence
&Rescue
LeeuwinRoad
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AUGUSTA HOTEL
WHATS HAPPENING IN FEBRUARY !!!
Outdoor Concert
Saturday 7 February 2015
Free outdoor concert on lawn 2-4pm
x
Performed by Royal Australian Naval Band
Wonderful rendition of traditional and modern
Tunes by extremely talented musicians & singers
x
x
Cricket
World Cup
Starts
14th February
What’s on the
big Screens
NAB
CUP
Starts
26th February
Why not treat your
loved ones to a
Valentines Day
Lunch or Dinner
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