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DEBRIEF WINTER 10 EDITION
Vietnam Veterans’ South West NSW
and Wagga Inc
Murraguldrie Vietnam Veterans Retreat
www.southwestnsw.tripod.com
The retreat is in the Murraguldrie State Forest.
(55km South East of Wagga Wagga
45 km North West of Tumbarumba
7 km off the Hume Highway.)
It is set in a past forestry nursery area so it is surrounded
by beautiful trees that provide good shade
during visits.
A shed provides shelter and contains a kitchen area
with tables and chairs. An outlet on the container allows
visitors to connect their own generator to power
the facilities.
Tank water is available and we ask visitors to be mindful
in its usage.
An amenities facility is available with toilets and
showers. Hot water will shortly be available via a
‘Donkey’ system operating on the pinecones readily
available on site.
Fire rings are available for use during the cooler
months.
The retreat is available to veterans and their families. It
offers good bush camping with basic facilities. Both
caravans and tents can be accommodated.
Please sign the visitor’s book, read the standing orders
and make a donation to help keep the running costs
down.
After staying we ask you to take your rubbish
home, replace firewood used, clean up the kitchen
and the toilet/shower facilities you may have used
before you leave.
Enjoy the peace and tranquillity offered by our retreat.
If you decide to visit please contact:
Les White 042822 6097
Manager 02 6922 6097
Stuart Innes 041865 1564
Hon. Sec. 02 6926 5881
Gordon Irvin 042838 1292
Committee 02 6971 2488
The Traditional Owners and Management of
Elsey Station welcome Australia's veterans to
ROPER RETREAT
Open 1-31 August annually
Vets are invited to rest by 60 km of the magnificent
Roper River.
Camping is free, there is fresh water in the river, with
lots of peace for regeneration.
Protocol: The same as for Pandanus Park ie take only
photos, leave only footprints, you are totally responsible
for yourself and there is absolutely no liability for
Elsey Station or its residents. Ensure that you have
medical clearance, and that you bring everything you
might need.
Phone 07 5445 0280 with your names, dates and numbers.
Where is it? 31km east along the Roper Highway,
Northern Territory. Turn north at the Elsey Station
sign. 3km later you will pass the Manager's house, and
just 5km later you reach the Roper.
How much dirt getting in? Only eight km. Yep, you
read it right. You don't even need a fourby.
How's the fishing? There are plenty of barra, seratoga
and black bream - all great eating - and even catfish,
if that's your fancy.
Nearest facilities:
3km to the community clinic
35km to Mataranka for groceries, fuel, doctor and hospital
140km to Katherine for the dentist
ttp://www.southaustralianhistory.com.au/
elseystation.htm
Gold Coast War Museum
42 John Rogers Rd (off the Springbrook Rd.)
Mudgeeraba 4213
Open 7 days a Week
9am to 4 pm
Phone (07) 55305222
Adults $10
Children/Pensioners $5
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