March 2012 - Robe - SA.Gov.au

Issue 371 March 2012
Community
Newsletter
District Council of Robe, Royal Circus (PO Box 1) Robe SA 5276
Phone l 08 8768 2003 Fax l 08 8768 2432
Email l council@robe.sa.gov.au Website l www.council.robe.sa.gov.au
Mayors Report
CEO POSITION
CEO Mr Bill Hender has advised council he has decided not to renew
his contract. Bill has brought Robe through a very difficult and somewhat
problematic period of its history. His diplomacy has mediated and
nurtured a pathway through the many alternate viewpoints on contentious
issues. He was certainly the right man for the moment. For the
councillors and myself, Bill has been a tremendous help and mentor.
After nearly five years at Robe Bill has made the decision to spend
dedicated time with his family.
Bill, on behalf of all the Robe Community thank you for your commitment
and dedication during your time here at Robe. To yourself,
Rhonda and family we all wish you well for the future.
Council held a Special meeting to commence the process for recruitment
of a replacement CEO. The process will involve the use of a
suitably qualified Human Resource recruitment agency.
CCOWS
Recently I had the pleasure of addressing the dedicated CCOWS staff
at their start of year training day. Robe as a community is fortunate to
have this service, as it provides a vital need with many families having
both parents involved in employment positions. For single parents it
provides a much needed service; some who do not have the luxury of
extended family or support network in the town.
The staffs at CCOWS are dedicated to self-improvement and quality of
service delivery in their role as carers and educators of these young
children.
Robyn Patterson’s dedication and leadership is exemplary not only to
the staff whom she mentor’s and nurtures but also nationally to all in
mobile services and childcare.
KELLIE JORDAN
Kellie will be leaving the administration team in March and moving
north to join her family at Cairns. Kellie has been a very enthusiastic
and energetic member of the admin team and will be missed.
Thank you Kellie for your considerable efforts we wish you happiness
and success for your future endeavors.
LGA VISIT
Mayor Kym McHugh and CEO Wendy Campana recently met with
Council during their regional visit. Council had the opportunity to raise
a diverse range of issues including the disparity of allocation resulting
from grants formulae funding, associated costs for small councils with
complying with all the regulatory reporting requirements, recycling and
waste management costs and shared service arrangements. The other
item of note was the recent fire, the vulnerability of Robe and the urgent
need to establish the alternate access road.
Mayor Peter Riseley
Farewell
Mayor Peter Riseley together with
the Elected Members and staff
would like to extend an invitation to
all community members
to farewell Bill Hender
at the Council Chambers
on Thursday 8 March 2012
From 5—7 pm
RSVP’s to Council Office 87682003 or
email: council@robe.sa.gov.au
by Friday 2nd March 2012
CHANGE TO GARBAGE COLLECTION
Good Friday 6 April Recycling & Commercial collection
will be collected on Thursday 5 April 2012
Thursday pickup may take longer than normal so
please be patient and leave your bin out.
Recycling—we are considering and looking at the
possibility of offering this service to Commercial
and Rural ratepayers, for rural ratepayers we require
numbers, so if you are interested in receiving
this service please contact us on 87624719 or
email: envirotecse@bigpond.com.
Thank you
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Red Shield Appeal
Pg 5
Clean Up Australia
Day
Pg 7
Beach Energy

COUNCIL NEWS
Council Meeting News from February
Agreed that further discussion take place in regards to the current amenities at Greenways and that Council undertakes
consultation with the residents of Greenways
Moved that having considered all submissions made to council as part of the public consultation process, that Council
reaffirm its proposal to the Minister seeking approval to revoke the classification of the following pieces of land, as Community
Land:
Lot 101 D10181, 13-17 Kingston Road, Robe
Part Lot 241 F205587, Backler Street, Robe
Lot 25 D10413, 2-4 Apex Lane, Robe
SELGA to be advised that Cr Polomka is Council’s representative on the SELGA Roads and Transport Working Group
Council to hold a workshop to discuss boat launching at beaches and related matters
Council request SELGA to consider developing a tourism trail through the Limestone Coast
The next Council Meeting will be at 6.00 pm Tuesday 13 March 2012. Everyone is welcome to attend meetings and listen
in the Gallery. Time is also allocated at the beginning of the meeting for members of the public wishing to address Council.
All Council Agendas and Minutes are available to view at www.council.robe.sa.gov.au.
CCOWS NEWS
The Salvation Army has continued over the last 12 months
to have a large call upon its services, assisting people in
need.
In 2010/2011 we raised $736,851.22 through our Red Shield
Neighbourhood Appeal (Doorknock) in South Australia for
which we are very thankful to all South Australians.
The Salvation Army would like to advise that we will be conducting
this Appeal over the month of May 2012, with the
main Doorknock being the weekend of the 19 th and 20 th May
2012.
This appeal will benefit many in our local community through
various programs conducted by local Salvation Army initiatives.
Again, we thank you for your generous support of The Salvation
Army’s Neighbourhood Appeal.
Friends of the Robe Library
The Friends of the Robe Library AGM was held mid February with Di
Nolan re-elected as Secretary / Treasurer and Leonie Peel re-elected as
Chairperson.
The 2012 Annual Book Sale raised over $4100 and the Friends members
decided that the funds (in discussion with library staff) would be allocated
to 2 DVD spinners, a picture book display cabinet, $1000 to children’s nonfiction,
$500 to adult hear-a-books and $1500 to adult fiction/non-fiction.
The adult fiction/non-fiction will be purchased locally through The Whistling
Fish Book Shoppe.
Dean Fennell has again agreed to allow this community group the use of
shed space to store books for next year’s book sale, which will be held on
the 3 & 4 January 2013. If you have any unwanted books, videos, DVDs,
puzzles & jigsaws, magazines etc – you may now start dropping them off
again at the library. Every book counts towards our fundraising efforts!
The Very Informal Book Club is still going strong, and everyone who enjoys
books is more than welcome. Each Book Clubber brings a book they
have read to speed review. It has been a successful format and many go
home with new books to read or new ideas on what to read.
Membership of the Friends of the Robe Library and The Very Informal
Book Club is free, and the meetings are very relaxed and casual.
We are convinced that our collaborative
partnership with families is part of what can
be a successful combined effort in encouraging
early brain development. We already
know that children learn and develop best
when they are not stressed, (that’s the
same for all of us!) CCOWS staff want children and their
families to feel welcome and relaxed, as an important
part of that best environment for progress. Of course at
this age the children are not going to be showing the
skills we normally associate with academic prowess
(solving maths problems and literacy etc). They are going
to be immersed in the values and techniques that
will assist them in life- long learning:
1. The feeling that they matter, that what they think is
appreciated (what we call their self-esteem).
2. The knowledge that they can affect what happens to
them (self-empowerment, ability to say when they
are not comfortable).
3. The confidence, courage and satisfaction of learning
(curiosity, finding out how things are, making plans,
making conclusions…following things through)
All of these important learning and living skills are valuable
through their lifetime. And they are encouraged to
develop them by the way we engage children in conversation,
the activities and programs that we put in place,
the respect with which we listen. It is most important
that children in our care learn to feel good about themselves,
and that this is balanced with respect for others
and the environment.
Staff meetings and training have been focussed on how
we can make this happen.
The staff take their responsibility seriously.
Robyn and the CCOWS team.
Friends of the Library Meeting & Book Club!
When: Thursday 22 March 2012 at the Robe Library
Friends of the Library General Meeting: 10.00am
Book Club: 10.30am
Everyone is welcome to The Very Informal Book Club!
Just bring a new or favourite book you have
read & do a “speed review.”
Contacts: Lonny 0427 682 778 or Di Nolan 8768 1943
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LIBRARY/VIC NEWS
NEW BOOKS
ADULT FICTION:
Death Benefit – Robin Cook
Prince of Ravenscar – Catherine Coulter (Large Print)
The Drop – Michael Connelly (Large Print)
Making Spirits Bright – Fern Michaels (Large Print)
As Easy Murder – Quintin Jardine
Believing the Lie – Elizabeth George
D.C. Dead – Stuart Wood
Beyond a Misty Shore – Lyn Andrews
Nightmare – Stephen Leather
Still Riding on the Storm – Robert G. Barrett
Taken – Robert Crais
Phantom – Jo Nesbo
The Affair – Lee Childs
The Underside of Joy – Sere Prince Halverson
Battlefield 3…The Russian – Andy McNab
Stella Makes Good – Lisa Heidke
The Captain’s Daughter – Leah Fleming
The Lewis Man – Peter May
Liar Bird – Lisa Walker
Under Southern Skies – Anne McCullagh Rennie
Hard Target – Chris Ryan
After the Darkness – Honey Brown
Bride by Mistake – Anne Gracie
Legacy of Blood – Alex Connor
The Truth Will Out – Anna McPartlin
The One I Love – Anna McPartlin
A Crown Imperilled – Ryamond E. Feist
Catch Me – Lisa Gardner
ADULT NON FICTION:
iPad2 for Dummies
Carrick Hill – A Portrait
The Hafey Years…Reliving a Golden Era at Tigerland
May Gibbs…More than a Fairy Tale…An Artistic Live –
Robert Holden & Jane Brummitt
Clean & Lean Diet Cookbook – James Duigan
Sicily, It’s Not Quite Tuscany – Shamus Siller
The Gift of Acceptance – Janine Shepherd
CHILDREN’S FICTION:
The Smurf’s and the Howlibird – Peyo & Gos (Graphic
Novel)
The Smurf’s and the Egg – Peyo(Graphic Novel
The Big Waves – Raewyn Caisley
10 Bush Babies – Susan Hill
Hey Jack!...The Scary Solo, The Crazy Cousins, The Robot
Blues &
The Winning Goal – Sally Rippin
Bush Bash – Sally Morgan & Ambelin Kwaymullina
The Smallest Bilby and the Easter Tale – Nette Hilton &
Bruce Whatley
Aussie Bites… Save Our Sharks – David Metzenthen
Dinosaur VS. The Library – Bob Shea
All Monkeys Love Bananas – Sean E Avery
CHILDREN’S NON FICTION:
My first cupcake Decorating Book
Stop the bullying!
Discover the Extreme World
ADULT DVD’S:
Wild Boys starring Michael Dorman & Daniel MacPherson
CHILDREN’S DVD’S:
Back to School
BOOK REVIEW
Bligh Master Mariner by Rob Mundle
For some time I have read bits and pieces about the fact that William Bligh
of the Bounty has been unfairly maligned especially by films which distort
truths in order to make a good yarn. In particular, the 1938 film “Bligh of the
Bounty” enabled Charles Laughton to strut his stuff as a cruel curmudgeon
posturing menacingly around the ship, doing awful things to Fletcher Christian,
[a young and very good looking Clark Gable, playing the “goodie” role.]
Another effort, in 1962 starred Trevor Howard as a villainous Bligh with Marlon
Brando, who mumbled at the best of times, having trouble with the English
accent of Fletcher Christian. Those films were, in large part, responsible
for establishing Bligh’s villainous reputation. This book has been written by
Rob Mundle in order to try and put things right for Bligh. Mundle is a man of
much sailing experience both in ocean racing and sailing around many of
the routes used by many Pacific Explorers. He is a renowned yachtsman
having sailed in three Sydney-Hobarts and countless other ocean racing
events. He is also a yachting journalist and has covered all the major international
sailing events including the Sydney-Hobarts, the around-the-world
events, and several Olympic Games. He took it upon himself to carry out a
great deal of research in order to try to restore the rightful reputation of William
Bligh, and from my point of view at least, he has succeeded.
It would be foolish to try to depict Bligh as an angel. His was remarkable as
a superb seaman, navigator, hydrologist and cartographer His remarkable
ability to safely sail the little open boat with he and his fellow ‘mutineers’
back to Indonesia after they has been cast adrift with only sextant and compass…no
charts…must surely attest to this fact. He was a rigid perfectionist
and would not tolerate sloppiness or insubordination from any of the officers
or crew. He meted out some pretty horrific punishment, but always within the
bounds of naval law at that time. He was much commended by Captain
Cook, from whom he learnt his undoubted skills and with whom he sailed on
several occasions. His interests were also served by the patronage of Sir
Joseph Banks. He married his beloved Betsy who produced four daughters,
for whom she provided most of the upbringing during his long absences at
sea. There is ample evidence in his letters of the great love he had for his
wife and daughters. He took great interest, as far as was possible, in the
well-being of his ship’s company, forever trying to improve their awful diet
wherever possible…there are so many indicators to the fact that he was a
conscientious man who cared about the welfare of those in his charge. It
should not be overlooked that he was a lifelong sufferer of what seems to be
migraine headaches, and if this is so, perhaps some of his episodes of bad
temper and harsh discipline can be easily explained, and perhaps even
forgiven. Such explanations would not have been available to Fletcher
Christian [or available as evidence in subsequent court proceedings].
Although all the subsequent kerfuffle affected Bligh’s health, on the recommendation
of Sir Joseph Banks, Bligh was persuaded to go out to the New
Colony of New South Wales as Governor, succeeding Phillip, Hunter and
King, all of whom were considered too lenient. Bligh hoped that he would be
able to persuade Betsy and their girls to accompany him but Betsy could not
contemplate such a voyage due to the fact that she suffered from a life-long
phobia for the sea. In the end only Mary, the eldest daughter accompanied
him and supported him well.
Thus, our doughty Governor William Bligh took up the cudgels in a difficult
job and of course, met with considerable obstacles, one in particular in the
form of one John Macarthur. It could be said of Macarthur that he was the
exact opposite of Bligh in that his reputation has been rather glamorized in
history. This part of Bligh’s life has not been covered in detail but just adds
to the findings of research by Mundle. There is plenty of evidence that Bligh
has been unfairly judged, and this is a worthy move to repair the damage. It
is a fascinating read and my only complaint is that the maps of the voyages
concerned are barely distinguishable as to which dotted line is which, even
with a magnifying glass.
Of interest is the fact that Anna Bligh, whose performance as Premier of
Queensland in the terrible adversity of last years tragic events, was applauded
by people of all political persuasions…just happens to be the greatgreat-great-great
granddaughter of William and Betsy Bligh, so perhaps she
inherited some of their grit.
Marg Whibley
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COMMUNITY NEWS
POST CARD FROM THE PAST
First Blessing of The Fleet
St Peter’s Robe
Services are held on the 1st and
3rd Sunday of each month at 10am
Robe Uniting Church
Tarooki Camp Site
Main Road, Robe
1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Sunday’s 11.00 am
1st Sunday 3pm prayer service
Robe Art Gallery
Open daily from 10am to 4pm in the
Lapwing Gallery on the southern side of
the Robe Institute.
Paintings by local artists for sale.
All welcome to browse or buy….
Free Admission!!!
If gallery not open contact:
Bernice Green 8768 2114
or Chris Davidson 8768 2594
ROBE CALENDAR OF EVENTS
2012
16 & 17 March - Lucindale Field Days
6 April - Annual Robe Primary School Fete
6 & 7 April – Annual Robe Easter Surfing Classic
13 – 15 April – Health Harmony & Happiness Week end
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Need a lift? Robe Community Bus
The bus driver for March will be Marian
Dawson, phone 8768 2427. If you wish to go
to Mt Gambier on Friday March 23, please ring Marian
on the above phone number. The bus will pick you up at
8.00am and return to Robe at 5.30pm. The return fare is
$17.00.
The bus also runs every Tuesday afternoon for local
shopping, bank, post office, library etc. You will be
picked up at approximately 3.00pm and returned to your
home at between 4.15pm and 4.30pm.
Please ring the bus driver on the above phone number
so they know who and where to pick up.
Nathalie Ling- Hon Secretary Phone: 0419 183 444
ROBE PROBUS CLUB
AGM meeting Tuesday 20 March, at
Robe Bowling Club starting 10.00am
Enquiries: Rosemary Williams 8768 2388
Jan Fisk 8768 2139
All Welcome
Robe Golden Oldies and Sea Change
Social Group
Meetings held in Robe RSL Hall
Program for March 2012
Monday 5 March 2012
Home day with Margie, movie and popcorn
RSL Hall 1pm-3pm
Monday 12 March 2012
Trip to Drabsch Collections with Julie—pick up time will be
9am, bring money for lunch and maybe a bit of shopping
Monday 19 March 2012
Millicent Windfarm tourist drive, wood carving gallery,
lunch and shopping with Margie pick up start at 9am
Monday 26 March 2012
Home day, hot cuppa, birthday cake for all of February,
games and music with Jess & Fay - RSL Hall 1pm-3pm
with Julie
If you have any queries please ring:
Lyn Howe: Resthaven Millicent – 8733 3311
(Tues-Thurs office hours)
Odette Martin – Kingston Comm. Health 8767 0237
(Mon & Fri 8am - 1 pm, Tues & Thurs 8am - 4pm)
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Beach commits to exploration program
Joint venture partners Beach Energy Limited and Somerton Energy Limited
are about to undertake oil and gas exploration near Robe.
Beach says a 3D seismic survey will be conducted in March and April
and will cover an area over 70 square kilometres within the PEL 186
exploration permit (see map). Depending on the results of the seismic
survey, an exploration well may be drilled next year.
The seismic survey will investigate the hydrocarbon potential around the
Nunga Mia-1 well. Nunga Mia-1 was drilled in 1996 to a depth of 2,644
metres, with indications of oil being present at 2,404 metres. The seismic
survey may identify structures in the rock layers suitable for trapping
hydrocarbons, which would provide opportunities for new wells to be
drilled. Any new wells would be targeting oil and gas at a similar depth to
the oil indications at Nunga Mia-1. The types of rock that oil or gas may
be found in (called reservoirs) around the Nunga Mia-1 area can be referred
to as ‘conventional’.
The current production in the Otway Basin is all classed as conventional,
and mostly comprises gas from the Katnook area near Penola. The sort
of equipment you will see is therefore mostly the same as you see now,
including processing facilities, tanks and pipelines.
In the case of an oil discovery, this would include a pump jack, separator,
and oil load out facility
Beach Energy and Somerton Energy have also recognised the potential
of the Otway Basin to contain shale formations which may be suitable
for a shale gas or shale liquids system. However, exploration and assessment
of the shale is at a very early stage and more data needs to
be collected before this potential can be confirmed.
Shale gas/liquids are also referred to as ‘unconventional’. This term
applies not to the methods used to find or recover the hydrocarbons,
but to the type of rock and geological structures the hydrocarbons are
found in. Shale gas is also different to Coal Seam Gas (CSG). CSG
occurs at shallow depths while shale gas occurs much deeper, and in
the case of the Otway region, the shale lies at deeper levels than the
‘conventional’ hydrocarbons already being produced .
As with all oil and gas operations in South Australia, exploration and
operations are controlled by the Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Act
2000 and regulations, which ensure management of health, safety and
environmental issues.
Beach says that if the new work is successful it will extend the life of its
operations in the Otway Basin.
Updates will be available at www.beachenergy.com.au and
www.somertonenergy.com.au
GOLF CLUB TEAS
By popular demand, our teas will be extended
and we will be open from 6pm on
the following Sundays;
11, 18 25 March, and 1 April 2012
Thank you for everyone that has supported
our teas and we hope to see you
again soon.
Pasta Salad with Roasted Garlic Pesto and Prawns
Ingredients (serves 4)
400g penne
1/2 cup (125ml) olive oil, plus extra to drizzle
6 garlic cloves, skin on
100g rocket leaves, plus extra to serve
Zest and juice of 2 large lemons, plus lemon wedges to
serve
1 cup (100g) grated parmesan
500g cooked, peeled prawns
Cook the penne according to packet instructions. Drain,
toss in a little olive oil and refrigerate.
1. Preheat the oven to 170°C.
2. Place garlic on a sheet of foil, drizzle with a little oil,
wrap in foil and roast for 20 minutes. Cool slightly and
squeeze cloves out of skins into the bowl of a food
processor. Add rocket, the 1/2 cup oil and lemon juice,
and process to combine. Transfer to a bowl, stir in parmesan
and season with salt and pepper.
Place the pasta in a large bowl with 4 tablespoons pesto
(remaining pesto can be kept in the fridge for 2 days) and
zest. Toss to combine and pile onto plates. Top with
prawns and extra rocket and serve with lemon wedges. If
desired, top salad with some remaining pesto, combined
with good-quality mayonnaise.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
MEALS ON WHEELS ROSTER — MARCH 2012
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY RESERVES
WK 1 1March 2 March Irene Stratford
8768 1824
Jan Fisk
Helen Lynch
Margaret Edgar
Alan Edgar
WK 2 5 March 6 March 7 March 8 March 9 March
Margie McKay
8768 2164
Sally LeCornu
Pam Robinson
Margie McKay
Diana Nolan
Margot Hinge
Babilly Bruce
Sharon Petrovic
Heidi Tonkin
Jenny Stevenson
Natalie Ling
WK 3 12 March 13 March 14 March 15 March 16 March
Diana Hooper
Chrys Corbin
Judy Wills
Chris Davidson
Jeanette Lea
Patsy Grummett
Nev Grummett
Rosemary Williams
Marion Dawson
Rose Perkins
WK 4 19 March 20 March 21 March 22 March 23 March For alterations
or
Pat Pex Irene Johns
Mary McInerney
Ruth Dening
Cathy Carter
Irene Stratford
Harvey Stratford
Met Riseley Additions to
meals
WK 5 26 March 27 March 28 March 29 March 30 March Please contact
Kingston
Hospital
Tessa Levinge
Mary Peters
Cathy Thompson
Jenny Mathews
Fay Hartwig
Jan Cooke
Jenny Mathews
Judy Smith
Jim Smith
8767 0222
If your roster day is not convenient please arrange a replacement. Thank you Jenny Mathews Roster Co-ordinator 8768 2616
SPORTS NEWS
ROBE BOWLS
Thursday, Australia Day, was a great day at the club, with members going to the Australia Day breakfast to see Jake presented with his Junior Citizen
Award and then going back to the club for a hotdog & pie floater lunch before playing bowls in the afternoon. It was great to see both Award winners
and family at the club and so many Lion’s club members in the club relaxing after their hard work providing breakfast. The afternoon was sponsored
by the Monday bowlers and was a fun day with the lucky winners on 99pts being Nola Peel, Valma Jennings & David Fisk(s) from Jenni Golding, Deb
Lang, Michael Golding & Jake Golding(s) on 94pts. Robe ladies travelled to Millicent for pennant on a very hot Friday to play the top team and one
team had a loss and one a good away win. Bronwyn, Nesla, Valma & Pearl(s) were defeated 16-38 and Necia, Judy, Carmel & Helen(s) won 28-19.
Millicent Green 12pts-57shots def Robe 2-44. Both Div 2 & 5 men travelled to Naracoorte on an even hotter Saturday with both teams losing. Div 2
played the top team and managed only 1 point. Mark Giles, Wayne Peters, David Robinson & Stephen Kennett had a draw with Bob Kirkland’s team
with 22 shots each, Vic Dawson, Michael Golding, Dean Burgoyne & Mark Denton(s) lost 17-32 to Dean Williams(s) team and Sam Denton, Adrian
Bermingham, Jake Golding & Errol Jennings(s) had their biggest loss of the season 14-40 to Ian Hyslop’s team. Naracoorte Red 15-94 def Robe 1-
53. Div 5 Naracoorte 12-59 def Robe 2-50. Robe ladies played their Singles Championships last Tuesday & Wednesday and spectators saw some
great bowls especially the final which was a marathon. Nine players competed so there was only one game in the first round and Helen Dawson def
Valma Jennings 21-15. In the second round Helen defeated Chris Davidson, Judy Bermingham def Pearl Dening, Jan Fisk def Necia Hunt and Nesla
Boundy def Sue Duly in a very close game 21-20 after Nesla gave Sue a 16-3 start, they were 20 all and Nesla won the next end to win. In the semifinals
Helen Dawson def Jan Fisk 21-17 and Nesla Boundy def Judy Bermingham 21-12. The final on Wednesday played by Helen & Nesla was a
fantastic game with both ladies playing great bowls and they showed the spectators what it takes to win a championship, well done to both ladies.
After 3 hours and 28 ends Nesla def Helen 25-16, the reverse of last year’s final. The 2011-12 Robe Ladies Singles Champion is Nesla Boundy.
Robe Community Bank twilight bowls Wednesday 1 st was down in numbers with 28 players attending. The winners on 30pts were visitors C Dermott,
P Jenkins & R Jenkins(s) who proved far too strong for their opponents. Robe Butchers meat tray raffle was won by Mark Vearing. Thursday mixed
bowls was sponsored by Robe Seafood & Takeaway and we thank Steven, Nicole, Bill & Jodie for their sponsorship. The winners with 53 points were
Benice Green, Sue Duly & Vic Dawson(s) from runners-up R Lawrie, P Bishop & D Robinson on 52pts.
Friday 3 rd was the last home & away game of ladies pennant and they had to win against Pt MacDonnell to stay in the finals and what a good win it
was and celebrated accordingly. Robe 70shots 14 points to Pt MacDonnell 28-0. Jan Fisk, Judy Bermingham, Carmel Dawson & Helen Dawson(s)
lead early and kept the pressure up all day to win 38-14. Nesla Boundy, Necia Hunt, Valma Jennings & Pearl Dening(s) started slower and were just
in front at lunch time but came out determined and went on to win 32-14. In men’s pennant Div 2 played their last game for the year and had a win
against Mt Gambier. Robe 14pts-89shots def Mt Gambier 2-53. Vic Dawson, Michael Golding, Dean Burgoyne & Mark Denton(s) had a big win 43-9,
Sam Denton, Adrian Bermingham, Jake Golding and Errol Jennings won 27-20 after a slow start and Mark Giles, Ben Sneath, David Robinson &
Stephen Kennett(s) were defeated 19-24. Div 5 had a good win against Millicent to consolidate their position in the finals. Robe 14pts-59shots defeated
Millicent 0-47. Rob Lawrie, Gordon Allsop, Ian Bruce & Paul Fishlock(s) lead most of the day to win 30-22, while Simon Taylor, Brian Gilkes,
David Fisk & Brian Nankivell(s) were 15 down after 13 ends, level after 24 ends, finished with a four winning 29-25, it must have been Jenny’s cake at
afternoon-tea that did the trick.
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SPORTS NEWS
ROBE BOWLS
Thank you to Chris Davidson, Carmel Dawson & Jan Fisk for
making the sandwiches during pennant and to Jenny for her
cakes and all who helped in the kitchen and with the greens.
Twilight bowls Wed 8 th was played on a cool evening with
thirty four dedicated players taking to the greens. The winners
on 27+8 were Helen & Ray Fulbohm and Don & Bronwyn
Matthews(s). The winner of the Robe Butchers raffle was Bev
Maczkoviak. Thursday 9 th mixed bowls was sponsored by our
patron Vic Dawson and 2 x 10 ends of scroungers was played
and the winners on 115 shots were Bob Smith, Pearl Dening
& David Robinson, runners up on 111 shots were Bronwyn
Matthews, Gordon Allsop & Errol Jennings, thank you Vic for
your sponsorship. Robe lady bowlers bowed out of the pennant
finals on Friday 10 th with a loss to Millicent Red at Kingston.
Millicent Red 41 shots-12pts defeated Robe 33 shots-
2pts. Nesla Boundy, Bronwyn Matthews, Valma Jennings &
Pearl Dening (s) had a close game, in front all day and hanging
on to win by 1 shot 18/17. Necia Hunt, Judy Bermingham,
Carmel Dawson & Helen Dawson down by 3 shots at lunch
couldn’t bridge the gap and went down by 9 shots 15/24. This
year each rink has won away from home, next year our aim is
to win away as a team, hopefully in a final, well done ladies.
The Veteran’s Championships were played Thursday 16 th
with club champion Vic Dawson withdrawing from the competition
still recovering from the previous weekend championships.
In the first round Brian Nankivell def Syd Kirkland,
Clarry Hunt def Ian Bruce in a high quality game, Vic Dawson
forfeited to Brian Gilkes. In the second round Nankivell def
Hunt and Fisk def Gilkes. In the final Brian Nankivell had a
comfortable win over David Fisk 21-9. Brian Nankivell is the
Robe 2011-12 Veteran’s Champion.
The regular mixed bowls completion on Thursday was sponsored
by Elders Insurance and visitors joined us from Clare &
Bordertown. The winners were Benice Green, Paul Bishop &
Rob Lawrie(s) from runners up Jan Arnold, Carmel Dawson &
Michael Golding(s). The Robe Butchers raffle was won by
visitor Jan Arnold. Matt’s Plumbing 100 up handicap competition
was started Friday 17 th with Rob Lawrie defeating Sam
Denton & Stephen Kennett def Paul Fishlock. The competition
continued Saturday with Jake Golding def Michael Golding
comfortably, Dean Burgoyne def last year’s winner Ryan
Dew, Vic Dawson showing his experience def Valma
Jennings when she only needed 2 point to win on the 22 end,
Brian Nankivell def Ross Dening, Errol Jennings def Adrian
Bermingham and Judy Bermingham def David Robinson. In
the 2 nd round matches played Baxter def Brian Nankivell and
E.J. def Judy. The remaining matches will be played during
the coming week.
Robe Community Bank Twilight Bowls had a big drop in numbers
Wednesday 15 th , perhaps due to the weather, so those
present had a fun match between them and the winners were
Wendy Leopold, Trev Hondow, Carmel Chapman, Wendy
White & Dennis Boundy. Remember twilight bowls & bbq
Wednesday nights, names in by 5pm for 6pm start, all welcome.
Div 5 men to play in the pennant finals and Champ of Champions
in men & women to be played in the coming weeks over
the South East so good bowling to all concerned.
The Robe Bowling Club was unsuccessful in obtaining a grant
for synthetic greens so members a special meeting will be
held Monday 5 th March 7pm at the club rooms to see how you
want to proceed, please watch for letter and attend meeting to
have your say.
See you on the greens Bias
Twilight Golf—Chicken Run
Friday nights
at the Robe Golf Club
9 hole Stableford
2pm to dark.
Encouraging new members and old members
to dust off your clubs and come and have a hit
Organise a group and hit off after work!
Bar will be open so relax afterwards under the
pergola and enjoy a drink!
Members $2 | Non Members $10
For more information please contact
Keith Couzner—87681945
Fabian Bigmore—87681864
LOOKING AT SAVING WATER?
Maintenance and installation
of domestic and rural
irrigation systems.
Sprinkler, drip or sub surface.
Call Mark on 0439 489 297
REQUIRING EXCAVATION
OR TRENCHING WORK?
For rural, building and
domestic excavation and
irrigation needs
Call Mark on 0439 489 297
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The continuing message of Harmony Day is
‘Everyone belongs’.
Managed by the Department of Immigration and
Citizenship, Harmony Day is celebrated around
Australia on 21 March. It is a day where all Australians
celebrate our cultural diversity and is also the
United Nation’s International Day for the Elimination
of Racial Discrimination.
It’s about community participation, inclusiveness
and respect—a time to reflect on where Australia
has come from, while also recognizing the traditional
owners of this land. It’s a day where activities
and celebrations help us learn and understand how
Australians of different backgrounds live together
and make our democratic nation a better place.
Since 1945, seven million people have migrated to
Australia. We identify with more than 270 ancestries
and today, around 45% of Australians are either
born overseas or have a parent who was.
Since 1999, more than 25 000 Harmony Day events
have been staged in childcare centres, schools,
community groups, churches, business, federal,
sate and local government agencies.
In 2012, we will celebrate the important role sport
plays in bringing Australians from all walks of Life
together to share in a common passion with the key
message ‘Play, engage, inspire’.
The aim of Harmony Day 2012 is to encourage everyone,
regardless of background to participate in a
sporting activity, increase understanding and to be
inspired or inspire others.
Australia is an active sporting nation. The sports
theme will be promoted for Harmony Day 2012, encouraging
cohesion and understanding through participation
in sporting activities.
For Harmony Day 2012, deliver the message—
Everyone belongs.
Article from: www.harmony.gov.au
Email:
harmonyday@immi.gov.au
Phone: 1800 331 100
Ovarian Cancer Awareness
Every woman needs to know the symptoms of ovarian cancer. Make
sure you do.
Symptoms may include: Abdominal bloating; Unexplained abdominal
or pelvic pain; Feeling full and/ or difficulty eating; Increased urinary
urgency or change in bowel habits. More information can be found at
www.ovariancancer.net.au
NOW OPEN
THE
HUNGRY GOAT
** not just fish ’n’ chips **
Thursday – Sunday
lunch: 11.30am – 2.00pm
dinner: 5.00pm - 8.30pm
Open 7 days
during Public/School Holidays
All enquiries
call George 0418 323 077
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Butlers
at
Robe Haven Motel
“Best Kept Secret in Robe”
Local Wines
2 or 3 Course set menu with
plenty of menu choices
Crayfish Available by Pre-order
Served Natural
Corner of Smillie and Hagen Street
Robe
Phone for Bookings :- 8768 2588
Bring this Voucher when dinning at Butlers.
To receive a free dessert when you order 2 courses
Valid till;- 30/6/2012
”FOR ALL PEST PROBLEMS”
ALL—Bugs
PEST
CONTROL
COCKROACHES
BEES & WASPS
BLACK ANTS
SPIDERS
FLIES
TERMITES
36 Years Locally Owned & Operated
The Name You Can Trust
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY PRODUCTS
MOUNT GAMBIER
PH 87255515
Fax 8723 0555
ROBE & KINGSTON SE 87682655
NARACOORTE & LUCINDALE 87620566
MILLICENT & BEACHPORT 8733 2922
Head Office: 8 Badenoch Street, Mt Gambier
Licensed with the Health Commission
Bugman
DOMESTIC COMMERCIAL
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Robe Institute Hall
available to hire
For bookings and hire rates please
contact the Council office on 8768 2003 or
council@robe.sa.gov.au or
visit www.council.robe.sa.gov.au
-Remedial & Therapeutic Massage
-Myotherapy
-Craniosacral Therapy
-Foot Reflexology
-Herbal & Aromatic Medicine
-Emotional Counselling
Claimable with private health funds
Conditions which may benefit include muscle, back,
neck & shoulder pain, sciatica, skin conditions, headaches,
PMT, emotional stress, pregnancy.
Dr. Tamara Justus (BSc Hons. PhD. Dip RT Drp Arom.)
Phone: 8768 1932
Mobile: 0408 858 735
for appointments
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KNEADY
THERAPIES
Do you suffer from any of
the following ailments?
Sinus headaches
Back pain
Sore feet
Neck and shoulder pain
General aches and pains.
Take some time out to visit Elise Lehmann at
Kneady Therapies to help relieve your
ailments with—
Foot Reflexology
Sports massage
Anma, Japanese massage
Myofascial Release
Cranio-Sacral Therapy
Contact Elise on 0438 202 342
YOGA in ROBE
(Robe Institute—Smillie Street)
Bringing health and vitality to both body and mind.
Learn to access inner stillness.
Tuesday:
9.00 am—10.30 am
6.30 pm—8.00 pm
Thursday: 9.00 am—10.30 am
6.30 pm—8.00 pm
$15.00 per 1½ hour class
($12.00 for pension/ concession)
Plus gold coin donation towards hall hire
Extra class
Thursday
evenings
Beginners always welcome
Suitable for any age group and fitness level
**Private lessons now available**
Personal
Groups
Sports teams/workplace
All enquiries please call
Pam—Mobile 0402 730 785
Bowen Therapist
Naomi Hutchison 8768 2720
Gentle, Fast, Effective Treatment for Back pain, Neck,
Shoulder, Elbow, Knee, Hamstring and
other musculoskeletal problems.
No adjustment is used, only gentle moves on
muscles and connective tissue,
encouraging the body to heal itself.
Member of the Bowen Therapy Academy of Australia
Claimable with some major health funds on selected tables.
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VACANCIES EXIST FOR MORE
REGULAR GARDENING & LAWN
MOWING CLIENTS
Our prompt/reliable service includes:
Lawn Mowing
Edges Trimmed
Clippings Remove
Weeds Sprayed
Blow/Vac
Fertilising & Aerating
Same Day Quote
Call Mark 0409 019 888
M.R. HORTICULTURE
(Building Better Gardens)
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Web Design I Certified MYOB Consultant Bookkeeping
I Payroll Services
Cassie Bermingham
PO Box 486 Robe SA 5276
T 0417 854 636|E admin@coastalcomputingrobe.com
ABN 29 881 989 947
Mat’s Plumbing
PO Box 114, ROBE SA 5276
General Plumbing
Gas Fitting & Maintenance
Phone/Fax: 8768 2878
Mobile: 0427 682 878
abn 35 592 187 979 Lic/Reg No PGE 176769
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Lawn Mowing
Landscaping
Garden work
FREE QUOTES AVAILABLE
Daniel McKenny
Ph: 0417 381 783
Dingo’s Lawn and
Garden’s
ABN: 590 952 438 69
Need
Storage?
Robe Storage has
available for short or long term lease storage
in clean & secure area. Suitable for
small boats, cars, furniture & general use.
Competitive rates from $80 per month.
Contact Tim Mort on 0438 553 405
Robe Yacht Club Hire
Weddings & Functions: $350.00
Full day hire: $270.00
1 & 1/2 day hire: $300.00
Meeting: (3-4hrs) $82.50
All prices include GST
For enquires or bookings please contact:
Ph: 08 8768 2737 Fax: 08 8768 2738
Email: robe@salrealestate.com.au
- ACCOUNTANTS - FINANCIAL PLANNERS
- BUSINESS CONSULTANTS
Providing business people
with financial and business
advice they can understand,
delivered by
people they trust and relate
to.
Mark Edwards & Deane Nankivell
consult on the 1st & 3rd Friday of
each month respectively.
25 Victoria Street, Robe
WWW.MURRAYNANKIVELL.COM.AU
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Est. 1983 Lic. No 200017T
Lawn mowing, tree and shrub lopping
Small garden upgrades
Repairs, maintenance and installation of
watering systems
Odd jobs
Contact: Harry Keaveney: Mobile: 0407 799 788
Limestone Coast
Storage Sheds
For further information contact
P: 08-8768 2273
M: 0419 557 269
E: admin@seavucaravanpark.com.au
AVAILABLE NOW FOR RENT
ROBE
EARTHMOVERS
Welcome enquiries for:
Block clearing or filling
Trenching
Boring holes
Cleaning up building & domestic
debris
Rural work
Supply of rubble & top soil
General excavating
Phone Trevor on
0408 856273
or 87682186
every
detail by
design
Brian, Naomi
& Mark
design, manufacture & installation
of all your cabinets & joinery
Kitchens
Robes
Bathrooms
Storage
Ph 8768 1831
Email
bgrellet@bigpond.net.au
Stairs
Shop fitting
Renovation
New
Building Contractors Licence No 176922
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ROB’S CLEANING SERVICE
LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATING IN ROBE FOR OVER 10 YEARS
Carpets &
Upholstery: Cleaned, freshened & sanitized by the water
extraction method.
Windows: Improve your outlook on life – have us clean
your windows & screens.
Lawns: Servicing Robe and Long Beach areas.
Telephone: 08 8768 2865
Mobile: 0429 670437
Doorway Rock Storage Sheds
Available for rent now
From only $25.00 per week
Call in to 25 Victoria Street
Today for an application form
Ph: 08 8768 2737
Email: robe@salrealestate.com.au
CARPETS
UPHOLSTERY
WINDOWS & SCREENS VACUUM SERVICE
MATTRESS SANITIZING CONCRETE & PAVERS
FLOOR TILES & GROUT TIMBER FLOOR BUFFING
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COACH HIRE
ROBE TRANSPORT
SERVICES
37 SEATER AVAILABLE FOR CHARTER
WE DRIVE YOU RELAX & HAVE FUN
AIR CONDITIONED
TOURS OF WINE REGIONS
SPECIAL EVENTS
BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES
PHONE TREVOR
0408 856 273
24 hour towing
Specializing in:
Body and Paint Repairs
Welding
Rust Proofing
Windscreens
Ph: 8768 2009 Fax: 8768 2517
Mob: 0432 580 157
No Obligation Quotes, Private & Insurance Works
Wash the CAR, BOAT,
CAMPER, CARAVAN OR
MOTOR BIKE
DOG WASH = shampoo &
conditioner, flee & tick rinse, warm
water and warm blow dry
Use the HOT SOAPIE pressure gun
available—maybe clean the wheelie bin
Purchase tokens, receive an invoice
for taxation
OPEN - 7.00 am till 10.00 pm
more info call
0439 321 505 OR 0400 149 201
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Newsletter
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DAP Meeting
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General Waste—Robe Township (to Drain L Bridge)
Recycling- Robe Township (to Drain L Bridge)
General Waste—Longbeach Area (East of Drain L Bridge)
Recycling—Longbeach Area (East of Drain L Bridge)
Thought for the month…
" What others think of you
does not matter, what you
think of yourself does.
Think positive. Positive
thinking will equal in positive
results."
Temporary Waste Transfer Station
Operating Times
Mon
10.00—11.00am
Tues
10.00—11.00am
Wed
10.00—11.00am
Thurs
10.00—11.00am
Fri
10.00—11.00am
Sat
CLOSED
Sun
2.00 – 3.00pm
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Type
Fees
Boot Load $20.00
6’x4’ Trailer, Car Type Utes $30.00
8’x5’ Trailers or Similar, Large Utes $55.00
Small Trucks (Single Axle – maximum
$200.00
4 tonne)
Mattresses $25.00
Sofas/ Lounge Chairs
$15.00 each
Car Bodies $50.00
Opening outside of operating hours $220.00
No Putrescible Waste (household waste) is permitted. Half price
for pensioners for car boot load only on production of pensioner
card.
Green Waste Fee
Normal Landfill Fees will apply to any Green Waste Products
that requires mulching, however Green Waste products that are
segregated and do not require mulching eg. Lawn clippings,
leaves etc., can be dumped free of charge within the Landfill
area during the opening times.
E-waste Fees: $1.00/ kilogram
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Publication Details
The Community Newsletter is published, edited, designed, printed and delivered by the District Council of Robe.
Community groups and organisations wishing to submit items should forward their information to Maureen Parker at the District
Council of Robe by the third Friday of each month. It is preferred that items are emailed to maureen@robe.sa.gov.au however
handwritten items will be accepted and can be dropped into the Council office, posted to PO Box 1, Robe SA 5276, or
faxed on 08 8768 2432.
The views and opinions expressed in articles submitted to the District Council of Robe do not necessarily reflect the views of
the Council as a body, nor as individual members. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy in published articles
submitted by contributors other than Council, no responsibility is accepted for any errors that they may contain. Council
reserves the right to edit or not publish any editorial submission.
Postage
Paid
Australia
District Council of Robe
Royal Circus, Robe
PO Box 1, Robe SA 5276
T 08 8768 2003
F 08 8768 2432
Website
www.council.robe.sa.gov.au
Email
council@robe.sa.gov.au
Mayor
Mayor Peter Riseley
T 08 8768 1834
M 0429 799 528
E priseley@bigpond.net.au
Rural Ward
Cr Lawrence Polomka
M 0408 083 818
E whites104@bigpond.com
Cr John Enright
T 08 8768 2192
F 08 8768 2924
M 0409 001 614
E basil@internode.on.net
Town Ward
Cr Rino Dell’Antonio
T 08 8768 2907
F 08 8721 4650
M 0407 454 647
E rino.dell’antonio@kcc.com
Cr Jenny Mathews
F 08 8768 2616
M 0408 897 503
E homedale@internode.on.net
Cr Kristina Alexander
M 0417 815 797
E krissyalexander@bigpond.com.
Cr Harvey Nolan
(Deputy Mayor)
F 08 8768 1943
M 0429 180 954
E hgnolan@bigpond.com
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