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Volume 8 Issue 2 FEBURARY 2011<br />

$1.50<br />

<strong>Morgan</strong> <strong>Scenic</strong> <strong>Cruises</strong><br />

Experience the beauty of the<br />

Mighty Murray at its peak<br />

Courtesy of Dean and Anna Beard, <strong>Australia</strong> Day visitors could cruise our magnificent<br />

Murray River aboard their (new enterprise “THE HAMA ‘ a converted oyster boat, set up<br />

for group cruises or charters) Dean undertook strenuous study to qualify to Captain his<br />

boat and Anna and Dean have ensured it is comfortable cruising. They generously<br />

donated profit to the <strong>Morgan</strong> Riverfront fund. Beautiful views, friends, sun, cooling<br />

breezes and great entertainment. Take this opportunity to see the high water from the<br />

river in a very relaxed setting with Anna as your hostess, you are guaranteed a pleasant<br />

trip for only $10 per head. Groups of ten preferred. Who would not want to celebrate<br />

<strong>Australia</strong> Day?, Especially in <strong>Morgan</strong>, a town whom cares for each other. YAK


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TERMINUS HOTEL<br />

ala carte menu children's menu<br />

$5.50 pints of Carlton Dry<br />

and go into draw to win a ski biscuit ............<br />

Slushie's<br />

alcoholic and non alcoholic available ...<br />

Walk-in Bottleshop<br />

Phone 8540 2006<br />

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Editors Ramblings<br />

How are your Giant Pumpkin Seeds going?<br />

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I would love some photos (will not disclose location) of how your pumpkins are progressing for next<br />

months issue. If you haven't planted yet, grab your entry and FREE Giant Pumpkin Seeds and plant<br />

now, for Cadell Harvest Festival at Easter which in 2011 is not till end of April. So you still have time to<br />

plant and win trip to USA thanks to MGA insurance brokers.<br />

Apology<br />

Through an error in communications between volunteers, last month I omitted putting the notice on the passing<br />

of Kyle (Barney to most) Schafer. Barney will be sadly missed by the community, in particular his work behind<br />

the scenes building and setting up displays at <strong>Morgan</strong> Museum. His energy and knowledge of all things<br />

mechanical was an inspiration to all. Not only that, a happier and friendly person, you could ever meet.<br />

To Pam, - Sue and I give you our heartfelt sympathy, and any help you may need, we will be there.<br />

<strong>Morgan</strong> <strong>Scenic</strong> <strong>Cruises</strong><br />

Thanks to Marg Zerner for organizing a trip on our new <strong>Morgan</strong> tourism venture <strong>Morgan</strong> <strong>Scenic</strong> <strong>Cruises</strong> to<br />

sample its delights and check out the water levels along the river.<br />

An early start as Peter and Tracy, The new owners of Mt Mary Hotel could travel with us, so they could be back<br />

in Mt Mary in time for Sunday opening at 11am. (great food I am told by Marg and Phil).<br />

Great smooth ride with excellent viewing of our current water levels. On our return tourists were queuing up to<br />

get on the next trip. And introductory only $10 per person, What value. Thanks Anna and Dean.<br />

Phone Dean on 0429 402 243 for bookings.<br />

Cadell Entrance Signs<br />

The new tiled Entrance signs are finished and are being unveiled Feb 1st 1pm<br />

Still NO Full water allocation for our growers!<br />

Drought water policy unsuited to flooding<br />

I must be silly but with all the water going past, surely our SA fruit bowl growers should be able to use their FULL<br />

water allocation, not just 67% of what they have paid good money for and own.<br />

Even the The Murray-Darling Association thinks state powers to restrict water used by irrigators should be able<br />

to be overruled by the Basin Authority. Association general secretary Ray Najar has appeared at a Federal<br />

Parliamentary inquiry at Murray Bridge into future water use in the Basin.<br />

"There shouldn't be any restrictions on water use for food production, there's just absolutely no need for it," he<br />

said. "The small amount of water that we require for growers in <strong>South</strong> <strong>Australia</strong> to have full allocations, for<br />

example, is [equivalent of] about two days' flow out of the Murray mouth.<br />

"So it's ridiculous for the government to maintain a policy that was written for drought and use it in a flood<br />

situation."<br />

Mosquitoes<br />

Take precautions against mosquitoes as numbers of the pests have exploded with higher river flows and warm,<br />

humid weather. Mosquitoes carry diseases such as Ross River and Barmah Forrest virus and the number of<br />

reported cases of both is on the rise.<br />

The high river flows entering <strong>South</strong> <strong>Australia</strong> from the River Murray are providing a boon for fauna and flora on<br />

the extensive floodplain, but the extra water is also creating ideal conditions for mosquitoes.<br />

What you can do to help control them.<br />

Mosquitoes breed in stagnant water so if there are pot plants, drip trays, old tyres that gather water, these are<br />

ideal breeding places plus the use of personnel protection spray.<br />

Also wearing loose fitting, light coloured clothing and applying insect repellent with DEET or Picaridan can also<br />

reduce the risk of mosquito bites<br />

Congratulations to Dan van Holst Pellekaan<br />

Our local state member Dan van Holst Pellekaan has rated well by independent Adelaide Now Political Reporter<br />

Daniel Wills when rating the performance of all of our states politicians.<br />

“Liberal backbenchers Steven Marshall, Dan van Holst Pellekaan and John Gardner have impressed since<br />

entering Parliament in March and appear on the fast track to the shadow ministry.”<br />

<strong>Morgan</strong> Matter articles closing Dates:<br />

Please have all articles in by 24th of each month, any article after this date may be put aside to next issue.<br />

Please email if possible all articles, photos and advertising to matters@morgan.org.au.<br />

Or drop in to MIRC Articles as a Word document in Aerial font size 11 are appreciated.<br />

If you have something coming that you want included but may be late give me a call on 0407911356.<br />

Kevin Pedder<br />

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DIGITAL TELEVISION IN MORGAN<br />

WIN SA CHANNEL 44 ABC CHANNEL 42 SBS CHANNEL 41<br />

WIN Television’s investment in a digital translator site within the township of <strong>Morgan</strong> has significantly improved<br />

television services to the region.<br />

The digital switchover has delivered better picture and sound quality and will eventually give <strong>Morgan</strong> residents<br />

access to a greater number of channels.<br />

Viewers in <strong>Morgan</strong> are reminded that they may need to re-scan their set top boxes or run an automatic channel<br />

scan to view the WIN Television digital service.<br />

WIN SA can be found on Channel 44.<br />

WIN regional SA and Ch9 Adelaide General Manager, Graeme Gilbertson thanked viewers for their patience and<br />

persistence during the switch-off. “WIN Television is committed to regional <strong>Australia</strong> and making sure all of our<br />

viewers receive the best possible signal available. A quick rescan of their set-top box or in-built tuner will give<br />

viewers access to their favourite programmes,” Mr Gilbertson said.<br />

The new digital translator site within<br />

the township of <strong>Morgan</strong> was<br />

announced in September 2010 with<br />

the approval and support of the Mid<br />

Murray Council. Construction of the<br />

site was completed in November.<br />

The translator has delivered <strong>Morgan</strong><br />

residents a local digital TV signal<br />

rather than relying on the signals from<br />

the Ramco Heights transmitter.<br />

Having Trouble Receiving WIN SA?<br />

You may need to rescan your digital<br />

receiver using your remote<br />

control.<br />

Simply follow these instructions and<br />

wait a few minutes.<br />

Ensure that the TV is ON when<br />

proceeding with table at right.<br />

STILL HAVING PROBLEMS?<br />

Contact Clive and staff at<br />

WAIKERIE ELECTRICAL<br />

See them for the best range<br />

and price on Digital TV<br />

Set Top Boxes<br />

and advice<br />

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Brand General Instructions (using remote control)<br />

LCD -Menu (OK) > Set Up (OK) > Tuning Menu (OK) > Auto Tuning<br />

(OK) > all channels will be erased > OK<br />

PANASONIC<br />

Plasma - Menu (OK) > Set Up (OK) > Tuning Menu (OK) > Auto<br />

Tuning (OK) > Access (OK) > all channels will be erased > OK<br />

SAMSUNG<br />

SHARP<br />

SONY<br />

D.Menu > Auto Store (picture icon left hand side) > digital tune><br />

Auto Store > start<br />

Menu (enter) > Program Set up (enter) > Auto Installation (enter) ><br />

HOME > Settings (toolbox icon) > Digital Set Up > Digital Tuning ><br />

PIONEER Function Menu > Others > Set Up > Auto Tuning > OK<br />

Turn TV off from main on the wall & turn on again.<br />

NEC<br />

LG<br />

If this still doesn’t work, please follow these steps:<br />

Menu > Auto arrow across to System (all) > arrow down to<br />

Scan/Search/ with arrows pointing right > select right arrow or OK<br />

button to activate scan<br />

If older than a year – need Firmware update to fix issues.<br />

Tuning Menu or High Booster Menu > Boost Signal<br />

OLIN or<br />

HALIO<br />

Brand> Set up > Auto Tune > (OK)<br />

Call store of purchase or manufacturer technical support for firmware<br />

upgrade<br />

TCL Menu > Install > Auto Install<br />

MYSTAR Menu > Set Up > Decoder > Scan<br />

DAEWOO Menu > Install > ATS Broadcast > Digital > Scan<br />

DSE Menu > Search Option > Auto Install > Set<br />

COBALT Select Install Menu to tune<br />

GRUNDIG Please call help number 1800 509 394<br />

STRONG<br />

Scan > Auto Tune<br />

Call manufacturer for assistance if this still doesn’t work<br />

BUSH<br />

Call store of purchase or manufacturer technical support for firm-<br />

HI SENSE Auto Install<br />

TOPFIELD Menu > Installation > Channel Scan > Search – Start<br />

Auto Tune<br />

TEAC Call store of purchase or manufacturer technical support for firmware<br />

upgrade<br />

Set Top Box Menu > Installation > Auto Tune<br />

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St John Auxiliary <strong>Morgan</strong><br />

Auxiliary ladies had Christmas luncheon in the hall<br />

on 29 th of November.<br />

We welcomed back Colleen Kelly and a new member<br />

Debra<br />

It was an opportunity to thank Colleen for 21 years of<br />

dedicated service.<br />

A wonderful lunch and afternoon of socialising was<br />

enjoyed.<br />

The auxiliary would like to pass on our thanks to<br />

everyone for their support and for donated goods.<br />

The Aux A.G.M. will be held on 7 th of February at<br />

1.30 pm at St John’s Hall, <strong>Morgan</strong><br />

New members most welcome<br />

Murray River and Mallee Coffee Table Book<br />

$69.95<br />

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Available<br />

at<br />

Information<br />

Centre


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MENTAL AS ANYTHING<br />

In and<br />

around<br />

Mannum<br />

The Murray River Choir<br />

Celebrity Kerry Yates Recreational Ride<br />

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MURRAY RIVER<br />

CHOIR HIGHLIGHT<br />

AT MANNUM’S<br />

TAKE A RIVER TOUR<br />

FESTIVAL<br />

The Murray River Choir sang three inspiring songs at Mannum’s Take a River Tour Festival brought to you by<br />

Mannum Waters and the Mid Murray Council last Wednesday in the lead up to group sprint finish of the IG<br />

Markets Stage 2 of the Santos Tour Down Under.<br />

Sixty two members sang to spectators under the Santos Tour Down Under arch on Mannum’s main street.<br />

Spectators were spellbound with the presentation and a few tears were seen with the final performance. All in the<br />

official event t-shirt, the choir inspired the crowd with river themed songs Proud Mary and Rivers of Babylon<br />

concluded with the grand finale of I still call <strong>Australia</strong> home concluding with all singers waving their <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />

flags with pride.<br />

Under the excellent music direction of Tracy Schache and accompanied by pianist Paul Hilton, the choir’s<br />

magnificent sound emanated throughout Mannum’s main street with the spectacular Santos Tour Down Under<br />

finish arch as their backdrop.<br />

The celebrity sprint featured Member for Schubert Ivan Venning, Mid Murray Councillors, Kerry Yeates and<br />

Mardi Jennings, Mannum Waters Directors, Mayor Neil Martinson of Renmark Paringa Council, Andrew<br />

Rushworth and John Weber, Sarah Demicoli and Steve Murphy, Power FM’s Stupid O’Clock Announcers, Zoe<br />

Tomkinson from Brown Havelberg Partners Real Estate, Holly Shires from River Estates First National, Dylan<br />

Hogarth and Angel Budarick from the Murray Valley Standard and local residents Dean Mobbs and Dave<br />

Schache.<br />

Mayor Dave Burgess waved off both heats with riders issued with neutral bikes from Bike SA creating no<br />

advantage ensuring skill, speed and fitness to be the ultimate weapon in the up hill celebrity challenge.<br />

The final was won by Mannum Waters Director, Andrew Rushworth after two exciting heats featuring Mid Murray<br />

Council’s Shaun (Chicken) Barlettt with his motorized bike ‘Stig’ (Top Gear) mannequin to add some fun and a<br />

few laughs during some friendly competition. Dylan Hogarth and Angel Budarick came second and third<br />

respectively representing the Murray Valley Standard.<br />

Perfect weather conditions were experienced by over 110 riders who participated in the Younghusband to Mannum<br />

Recreational Ride ending in a victory ride up Mannum’s main street through the Santos Tour Down Under<br />

arch. Spirits were very high as participants left the Mannum Ferry to their final destination of Arnold Park. All<br />

riders aged 16 and over were entered into a raffle for a Giant Road Bike worth $2200 donated by the Aldgate Bike<br />

Shop which was won by Sophie Van De Ven of Adelaide and the junior prize was won by Sophie Bruhn of Bow<br />

Hill who will receive a signed jersey by the overall Santos Tour Down Under winner.<br />

An exciting bunch sprint finish was enjoyed by approx 7000 - 8000 + crowd in Mannum and the winner from Great<br />

Britain, Ben Swift from Sky Procycling enjoyed split second victory and the excitement was heralded by cycling<br />

enthusiasts, visitors and locals. Second was Robbie McEwen from Radio Shack and third was Graeme Brown<br />

from Rabobank.<br />

Ngangaruku custodian Isobelle Campbell and Mayor Dave Burgess presented the IG Markets Stage 2 winner with<br />

a traditional Murraylands gift, a fossilized sea urchin necklace handcrafted by Isobelle and the official Santos Tour<br />

Down Under trophy. Later Isobelle presented the day two overall winner Robbie McEwen with a basket of<br />

Murraylands produce.<br />

‘Mannum and our region came alive on Wednesday with the Santos Tour Down Under and associated festivities<br />

presented. I commend Tungkillo and Palmer for embracing the event and presenting their towns with creative<br />

sculptures and colour”, said Mayor Dave Burgess.<br />

‘The volunteer support for Mannum’s event was outstanding and I sincerely thank everyone involved on behalf of<br />

the Mid Murray Council’<br />

‘The businesses in Mannum dressed their windows with unique ideas which presented a warm welcome to the<br />

international riders’.<br />

Visitors and locals meandered through the many craft and food stalls on offer at Mary Ann Reserve where the live<br />

entertainment continued throughout the afternoon with the Unley Concert Band, Baker’s Digest and Greedy Frank<br />

culminating in a star performance by ‘Mental As Anything’ and a spectacular fireworks display started on the last<br />

note of the Mental’s final song creating a magnificent ending to an exciting day for Mannum.<br />

The Mannum Dock Museum won the Stage 2 and overall State award for the best presentation in the Innovation<br />

and Effort Category for their display entered in the Santos Best Dressed Town Competition which featured the<br />

superb presentation of artwork in the ‘Cycling on the Murray’ exhibition and an amazing presentation of creative<br />

bikes by Mannum’s own cycling superhero Trevor Frahn and murals by the Mannum Community College.<br />

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ERIC’S 80 TH<br />

Eric Barber turned 80 in January. His daughter Leanne and family, wanted to give him a big party. They chose<br />

the <strong>Morgan</strong> RSL to host the event where Eric is a popular member.<br />

Around 65 people attended - Eric’s family and friends, plus RSL members. It was a great night. Dougie ran the<br />

bar with the assistance of Ernie and Bruce. The most delicious meats, salads and desserts were served for<br />

supper, mainly organized by Leanne while the RSL ladies helped with some salads and desserts.<br />

There was lots of good music, laughter and jokes. Family members gave various speeches during the night.<br />

As Eric is the best dishwasher at the RSL, he was presented with his own apron, scourers and rubber gloves,<br />

plus a $60 voucher to spend at the <strong>Morgan</strong> Thrifty Link store. Eric was also presented with his own ÖBE and<br />

certificate.<br />

Towards the end of the night out came the Birthday cake. We all had to have a piece – not that we needed it with<br />

all we had eaten!<br />

It was truly a great evening, Eric grinning all night, surrounded by the people he loves and who love him.<br />

To a Great Gent!! M. Irvine.<br />

Never Underestimate a old man<br />

An elderly farmer in the Northern Territory had owned a large property for several years.<br />

He had a dam in one of the lower paddocks where he had planted mango and avocado trees.<br />

The dam had been fixed up for swimming when it was built and he also had some picnic tables placed there in<br />

the shade of the fruit trees.<br />

One evening the old farmer decided to go down to the dam to look it over, as he hadn't been there for a while.<br />

He grabbed a ten litre bucket to bring back some fruit.<br />

As he neared the dam, he heard voices shouting and laughing with glee.<br />

As he came closer he saw it was a bunch of young women skinny-dipping in his dam.<br />

He made the women aware of his presence and they all went to the deep end.<br />

One of the women shouted to him, 'We're not coming out until you leave!'<br />

The old man 'I didn't come down here to watch you ladies swim naked or make you get out of the dam naked.'<br />

Holding the bucket up he said, 'I'm here to feed the crocodile.'<br />

Moral: Old men may walk slow, but they can still think fast<br />

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MORGAN RSL SUB BRANCH<br />

Last Reminder : The 2011 AGM will be held on Sunday February 6 th at 10.30am. As there are<br />

currently more nominees than positions available, it is imperative that all members attend to vote at<br />

this crucial meeting. There have also been some motions put forward for discussion and, by<br />

attending, you have a chance to air your thoughts. The Agenda has been placed on the RSL notice boards, outside<br />

and inside. Please take some time to become acquainted with the issues. Your input is essential and welcome.<br />

Eric’s 80 th birthday party was a terrific night with lots of laughs and superbly cooked roasts. The members<br />

excelled themselves with a huge selection of salads and sweets.<br />

We are always looking for new members – if you believe you could be eligible to join and have the RSL at heart,<br />

please contact a committee member to verify your eligibility.<br />

Coming Events<br />

Thurs 3 rd February 6pm Social night Sunday 6 th February AGM 10.30am<br />

12noon Family BBQ<br />

Thurs 10 th February 6pm Social night Thurs 17 th February 6pm Social night<br />

Thurs 24 th February 6pm Social night Sunday 28 th February 11am Committee Meeting<br />

12noon Family BBQ<br />

Annual General Meeting Commercial Hotel Staff & Patron’s Social Club<br />

All members are invited to attend the AGM to be held on Sunday 20 th February 2011 in the Hotel Beer Garden,<br />

4.30 pm for 5.00 pm meeting start. Refreshments and nibbles will be supplied for present members from<br />

4.30 pm till 6.00 pm. The AGM will be followed by Sunday Night Social Club Draw starting at 6.00pm.<br />

“Magnificent Murray Divas” <strong>Morgan</strong> Redhat Ladies.<br />

February 2011 marks the group’s 2 nd Birthday. Grab a red hat because you are invited to an “<strong>Australia</strong>na” theme<br />

& 2 nd Birthday lunch on Tuesday 22 nd February from 11.30 am at Maurs and Jock’s at Pelican Point. “Queens for<br />

the Day” are Maurs & Marg. We have some American friends joining us for the day, hence the “Aussie” lunch.<br />

Please bring your own drinks and chair, and a plate of finger food to share. All Welcome, Fun Competitions,<br />

Games, Prizes. Please RSVP to Maurs Irvine 85404110, Marg Pobke 85402183, or Julie D.D. 85403314.<br />

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Laser wheel alignment specialists<br />

Silvan Agents<br />

Agents for All power Garden Machinery<br />

Echo Chainsaws<br />

McKay's Auto & Ag Centre 08 8541 2288<br />

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Increased Flows to <strong>South</strong> <strong>Australia</strong>—Lets NOT Panic.<br />

Due to the unprecedented amounts of water and rainfall in<br />

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Queensland and NSW and Victoria the information regarding flood<br />

warnings and flows has been grossly<br />

expanded whereby some residents in the Riverland and surrounding<br />

districts are fearful of a 1956 flood scenario.<br />

Flow to <strong>South</strong> <strong>Australia</strong> over the next week is expected to be within<br />

the range of 70,000 ML/day to 80,000 ML/day as the higher flow<br />

arrives at the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Australia</strong>n border. As flow conditions upstream<br />

change, further flow updates will be provided.<br />

Flow over Lock 1 at Blanchetown is currently 50,000 ML/day and will<br />

continue to slowly increase over the next week. A flow of around<br />

80,000 ML/day is expected around late January 2011. Recent rainfall<br />

and inflow upstream of <strong>South</strong> <strong>Australia</strong> may cause further temporary rises in flow and changed river operations<br />

upstream of <strong>South</strong> <strong>Australia</strong>.<br />

Flow to <strong>South</strong> <strong>Australia</strong> is likely to increase above 80,000 ML/day in late January to early February 2011 and<br />

may approach 90,000 ML/day at the border of <strong>South</strong> <strong>Australia</strong> in early to mid February 2011. A flow of 90,000<br />

ML/day is not a threat to towns and levee banks; however, some shack sites, roads, campsites and<br />

causeways located on floodplains may be inundated. This flow is well within the normal historical flow range<br />

for the River Murray in <strong>South</strong> <strong>Australia</strong>. No populated areas will be at risk of flooding from the predicted flow but<br />

the extent of inundation of low-lying areas of the floodplain, creeks and flood runners will increase. Flood flows<br />

from the widespread rains across much of northern New <strong>South</strong> Wales in November and December 2010 are<br />

making their way along the Barwon-Darling River system and into Menindee Lakes, with the peak expected to<br />

arrive in Menindee Lakes in the coming weeks. In anticipation of this peak flow, the New <strong>South</strong> Wales Office of<br />

Water released a flow advice for the Lower Darling River on 18 January 2011, which stated that releases from<br />

Menindee Lakes (Weir 32) will be increased over the next week up to 35,000 ML/day by 26 January 2011 and<br />

the possibility of further increases up to 40,000 ML/day by the end of the January 2011. Widespread rainfall<br />

occurred across the north central catchment area in Victoria on 13 January 2011, including the Goulburn,<br />

Campaspe, Loddon, Avoca and Wimmera catchments. Some locations along the River Murray upstream of<br />

<strong>South</strong> <strong>Australia</strong> received more than 100mm last week.<br />

Although the Bureau of Meteorology has issued flood warnings in some of these catchments there will be<br />

relatively minor inflows into the River Murray system and these will not result in a high flood in the River Murray<br />

system as some of the inflows, particularly from the Campaspe River will be<br />

attenuated through the Koondrook Forest, which is the second largest River Red Gum forest on the River<br />

Murray system. Inflows from these rivers are not likely to create a higher peak flow to <strong>South</strong> <strong>Australia</strong> but will<br />

extend the duration of higher flow along the River Murray. Regularly updated daily water level information can<br />

be found at the following websites. Note that projected water levels do not take into account local wind<br />

conditions.<br />

Recently there has been speculation about the potential for this high flow to develop into a flood event similar to<br />

the 1956 flood. The peak flow to <strong>South</strong> <strong>Australia</strong> in 1956 was around 350,000<br />

ML/day, which is more than four times higher than the current forecast peak<br />

flow of 80,000 ML/day or 90,000 ML/day. Given the forecast weather and river<br />

conditions, a repeat of the 1956 flood event is highly unlikely.<br />

There has also been speculation of a repeat of the 1974 flood peak, which<br />

was 180,000 ML/day, still well above current and projected levels. This flow is<br />

also highly unlikely based on current forecasts.<br />

In 2000-01, flow peaked in mid-December 2000 at 64,000 ML/day and in mid-<br />

December 1992 flows peaked at 93,000 ML/day.<br />

SA Water www.sawater.com.au/SAWater/Environment/TheRiverMurray/River+Murray+Levels.htm<br />

Department for Water http://www.waterconnect.sa.gov.au/RMWD/Pages/default.aspx<br />

Information is also available from SA Water Hotline on 08 8595 2299<br />

www.waterforggod.com.au<br />

Get well to our dear friend and colleague Essy O’Reilly, who is currently in the Royal<br />

Adelaide hospital. Our thoughts and prayers are with Rex and family at the moment.<br />

Please Essy make a speedy recovery. Love and best wishes from all of us at the MIRC.<br />

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“Recollections of <strong>Morgan</strong> Institute”<br />

by Julie Dawson Daniels<br />

(from my speech presented at Centennial Deb Ball 10/12/10<br />

1910 From my position on 9 th Street I glimpse a timber loaded Barge on the River Murray, headed for<br />

bustling Port of <strong>Morgan</strong> Wharf. A horse clip-clops along a dirt road leading to the School, 3 children<br />

astride its broad back. Down the hill the 2 Hotels cater for a lively crowd. <strong>Morgan</strong> Township, founded in<br />

1878, is growing steadily, and I am proud to be their newest addition, <strong>Morgan</strong> Institute. On Easter<br />

Monday, 1910, an official opening Ball was held, and I was much admired.<br />

1925 The train steams from the river port along <strong>Morgan</strong> railway, carrying vital goods for the State. The<br />

train brought our Servicemen home from the War. At <strong>Morgan</strong> Hospital, opened in 1921, corridor lamps<br />

never dim. I have a grand view of the busy town now, for an upstairs room was added in 1924, along<br />

with 2 front rooms, and 2 portions added to the building front to create a Returned Soldiers Memorial.<br />

Many enjoyable celebrations followed: Cabarets, Supper Concerts, Deb Balls, Men’s Deb Balls and Old<br />

Time Dances. I watch couples waltzing to glorious sounds of the marvellous “Steinway” piano, played<br />

by the magical hands of Belinda McFarlane. I recall lively conversation when a laughing crowd spilled<br />

onto the street to witness an amazing event, - 5 street lamps! What cheers as Electric Light came to<br />

<strong>Morgan</strong> in 1924! The town is moving fast, tho’ Motor Car Drivers are advised to slow down on Railway<br />

Terrace, - to 8 miles an hour.<br />

1978 <strong>Morgan</strong>’s Centenary was celebrated in style. Crowds flocked to the Institute Dinner given by<br />

Churches of the town. Over 500 people attended, a queue stretched out to the street, but all were fed<br />

well. A gala Centenary Parade followed and Community pride & spirit remain features of our town. The<br />

Institute had become Council property in 1974, - (thanks to devoted Trustees & citizens no debts were<br />

owing), - transferred into the helpful care of people like: Chairman Harry Boord, Councillor Eddie<br />

Zerner, and District Clerk Alistair Martin. <strong>Morgan</strong> District Council continue today to help, care and work<br />

tirelessly for all.<br />

2010 My years are rich with memories: Masonic Balls, School Council/Welfare Dinner Dances, Community<br />

events, Mayor’s Reception, Local Government Meetings, Public Library, Lions Concerts, Weddings,<br />

Birthday Parties, Plays, a Fairytale Ball, - even Boxing, using the stage as the ring. In the days<br />

before television Mr and Mrs Dearden conducted picture shows at the Institute, patrons would race to<br />

Mrs Smith’s corner shop for sweets & cool drinks during Interval. Main Hall came alive with Bands, music<br />

from: Dave Marshall’s accordion, Cliff Samson’s drums and Bill Bowey’s saxophone. The Hospital<br />

closed in 1942, and the last train left <strong>Morgan</strong> in 1969. Today, on Post Office Row, “Carmine’s Antiques”<br />

bring the past to life. Landseer Warehouse, once largest trading & shipping company on the Murray, is<br />

a fine Museum, rich in History. The old wharf is silent, the ferry a constant life-line, and the beautiful<br />

river-front dreams on, patiently. And I am still here, on 9 th Street, proudly waiting, for the next 100<br />

years.<br />

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<strong>Morgan</strong> Institute after its<br />

recent<br />

facelift in<br />

December 2010


New Magazines at <strong>Morgan</strong> Library each month<br />

Come in, Browse around,<br />

you will be amazed at our range<br />

Available to You!<br />

If you want something you<br />

can’t find just ask,<br />

we can order books in on request<br />

8540 0090<br />

OPENING TIMES<br />

Monday 2pm - 5pm<br />

Wednesday 1pm -5pm<br />

Friday 9 am - 12 noon<br />

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Hot February Specials Outdoor and BBQ Clearance<br />

Horizon 4 Burner BBQ - 1 ONLY $129<br />

Getaway 2 burner portable BBQ -<br />

1 ONLY $129<br />

Bondi 2 burner BBQ with hood -<br />

1 ONLY $129<br />

Lorne 4 burner BBQ with hood -<br />

1 ONLY $ 189<br />

Charcoal BBQ kettle - 3 ONLY $ 69<br />

Moon Chairs - 6 ONLY - $39-95<br />

Market Umbrellas<br />

2.5 metre $29-99 3.0 metre $49-99<br />

Gazebo with nets 3 Metre x 3 Metre -<br />

5 ONLY $ 79<br />

7 piece Odin Sling Setting -<br />

1 ONLY $279<br />

Blue / white retro chair 6 ONLY $16-95<br />

While stocks last<br />

PHONE 8540 2342 Sixth and High St. MORGAN<br />

Monday - Friday 8-30 am - 5-30pm Saturday 8-30am - 1pm<br />

Sunday 9-30am - 1pm Public Holidays 8-30am - 2 pm


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Community<br />

Market<br />

February 19th 2011<br />

Plants, Jewellery, Clothing,<br />

Home made goodies and<br />

lots more. Please come<br />

along and support our very<br />

own markets<br />

Start 9am to 12 Noon<br />

Please call 8540 2643<br />

for Stall bookings.<br />

$$ Cash For Scrap $$<br />

Why waste time and money<br />

going to the dump when you<br />

can have someone come and<br />

pick up your unwanted items<br />

and turn them into cash $$$<br />

All types of scrap metal<br />

bought including whitegoods<br />

car bodies, copper, brass and<br />

aluminium<br />

Don’t Dump, Turn Them In<br />

to Cash $$<br />

Phone Graham 0413541025<br />

Helen 08 8562 6289<br />

Never miss out on<br />

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Phone 8540 2643<br />

Email: mirc@morgan.org.au<br />

Wyld<br />

Computers<br />

Repairs, upgrades, new<br />

computers and printers<br />

Software<br />

installation and problems.<br />

8541 2368<br />

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Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in<br />

this publication are not necessarily those of<br />

<strong>Morgan</strong> Community Development and Tourism<br />

Association.<br />

Monthly Meeting 2nd Tuesday 7.30pm<br />

All welcome


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COMMUNITY DIRECTORY<br />

POSTCODES<br />

Cadell 5321<br />

<strong>Morgan</strong> 5320<br />

Waikerie 5330<br />

Waste Disposal<br />

Township Pickup Thursday Morning<br />

<strong>Morgan</strong> Dump Wed 2 - 5pm Sun 9 - 12 noon<br />

Cadell Dump Wed11 - 1pm Sun 1pm - 3pm<br />

Aged & Disabled Care<br />

<strong>Morgan</strong> Day Care Activity Centre 8540 2299<br />

Animal Welfare (Native)<br />

Patricia Pattison 8540 2156<br />

Chemist<br />

Eudunda Temples 8581 1377<br />

<strong>Morgan</strong> Chemplus [Wednesdays] 8540 2605<br />

Waikerie Chemmart 8541 2366<br />

Churches<br />

Catholic High Street [Fr. Steve Ardill] 8584 7572<br />

Church of England Fourth Street<br />

Lutheran High Street<br />

Uniting Fourth Street [Rhonda Watson] 8540 2074<br />

Community Organisations<br />

Lions International <strong>Morgan</strong> 8540 2145<br />

Cricket Club<br />

Small Bore Rifle Club 8540 2145<br />

RSL Sub Branch 8540 4106<br />

Senior Citizens - Monthly 8540 2250<br />

Bowling Clubs - <strong>Morgan</strong> 8540 2183<br />

Cadell 8540 3276<br />

Meals on Wheels 8540 2274<br />

Go Kart Club 0427 568 910<br />

<strong>Morgan</strong> - Cadell Tigers Sports Club -<br />

Football and Netball 8540 2412<br />

<strong>Morgan</strong> CWA 8540 2540<br />

<strong>Morgan</strong> Motorcycle Club 0409 554 807<br />

<strong>Morgan</strong> Community Development and Tourism<br />

Association [MCDTA] 8540 2643<br />

St John Op Shop 8540 2037<br />

<strong>Morgan</strong> Golf Club Ken Olsen 8540 2558<br />

Cadell Pistol Club Steve Brindal 0429978349<br />

<strong>Morgan</strong> Museum 8540 2641<br />

Cadell Interpretive Centre 8540 3088<br />

Cadell CWA 8540 3200<br />

Cadell Community and Tourist Assoc 8540 3088<br />

Education<br />

Cadell Primary School 8540 3291<br />

<strong>Morgan</strong> Internet and Resource Centre 8540 2643<br />

<strong>Morgan</strong> Pre School Fourth Street 8540 2321<br />

<strong>Morgan</strong> Playgroup 8540 2321<br />

<strong>Morgan</strong> Primary School 8540 2102<br />

Waikerie High School 8541 2533<br />

Justices of the Peace<br />

Rudite Mc Waters - Council Office 8540 0060<br />

Bill Mc Waters - 5 Fourth Street 8540 2030<br />

John Lindner 8540 2281<br />

Sylvia Pohlner 0427 513 500<br />

Medical and Hospital<br />

8540 3112<br />

Custom Hearing Care 8562 3255<br />

Eudunda Hospital 8581 1404<br />

Eudunda Medical Practice 8581 1309<br />

<strong>Morgan</strong> Medical Centre 8540 2134<br />

Waikerie Hospital 8541 0555<br />

Waikerie Medical Practice 8541 3500<br />

Parliament<br />

Electoral Commission-Enrolments 19 131326<br />

Federal Govt – Barker – Patrick Secker 1300 301 648<br />

State Govt-Stuart - Dan Van Holst Pellekaan<br />

Port Augusta 8642 3633 Kapunda 8566 2099<br />

Radio Station Frequencies<br />

ABC Riverland AM 1062 ABC Adelaide 891<br />

5RM Riverland 801 5MU Murray Bridge 1125<br />

ABC National 1161 Radio National 1305<br />

Magic FM 93.1 Riverland Life FM 93.9<br />

Triple J FM 101.9 Flow FM 99.5<br />

Shack and Wetlands Associations<br />

Brenda Park Leaseholders 8261 4527<br />

Brenda Park Scott's Creek Rehabilitation 8540 2231<br />

Idyll Acres Leaseholders 8540 4131<br />

Pelican Point Association 8258 8192<br />

Scotts Creek Inc 8540 2625<br />

Utilities and Government Agencies<br />

Centre link Access, Council Office 8540 0060<br />

Dial Before You Dig 1100<br />

Ferry - Cadell 8540 3203<br />

<strong>Morgan</strong> 8540 2197<br />

<strong>Morgan</strong> Dockyard 8540 2316<br />

Power Failures 13 13 66<br />

Streets Light Faults 1800 676043<br />

SA Murray Darling Basin NRMB 8532 1432<br />

SA Water 1300 880 337<br />

Veterinarians<br />

Kapunda Clinic 8566 2301<br />

Pager Mobile [Kapunda] 0417 816 811<br />

Waikerie Clinic 8541 3485<br />

After Hours 8582 1222<br />

Halls, Meeting Venues and Ovals<br />

Cadell Institute, Cadell 8540 3394<br />

Cadell Oval 8540 3026<br />

<strong>Morgan</strong> Institute, Ninth Street 8540 0060<br />

Emergency and Community Services<br />

Police / Fire / Ambulance 000<br />

<strong>Morgan</strong> Police Station Third Street 8540 2105<br />

CFS Hotline – Total Fire Ban Information 1300 362361<br />

<strong>Morgan</strong> RSL High Street 8540 4106<br />

<strong>Morgan</strong> Sporting Complex 8540 0060<br />

Mt. Mary Hall 8581 0581<br />

Mid Murray Council<br />

<strong>Morgan</strong> 8540 0060<br />

Fax 8540 2179<br />

Cambrai 8564 6020<br />

Mannum 8569 0100<br />

Council After Hours Emergency 0407 683 087<br />

Library New Council Building 8540 0090<br />

Funeral Notice.<br />

Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the family<br />

and friends of Arthur Barnett. Arthur passed<br />

away peacefully at the Waikerie Hospital<br />

surrounded by his Family. His funeral will be<br />

held on Tuesday 1st February at Waikerie 10.30<br />

am at the Lutheran Church and afterwards at the<br />

RSL in Thompson Street. He will be buried at the<br />

Cadell cemetery at 2pm.


Accommodation: Hotels / Motels<br />

Bank of Adelaide – B and B 8540 2211<br />

Bessie’s Bed and Breakfast 8541 9096<br />

Cadell Club 8540 3286<br />

Commercial Hotel 8540 2107<br />

<strong>Morgan</strong> Colonial Motel 8540 2277<br />

<strong>Morgan</strong> Riverside Caravan Park 8540 2207<br />

Mt Mary Hotel 8581 0581<br />

Terminus Hotel 8540 2006<br />

Air Conditioning<br />

River Breeze<br />

Antiques<br />

Carmines Antiques 8540 2211<br />

Automotive: Fuel, Repairs<br />

Caltex Highway Service Station 8540 2477<br />

Mobil <strong>Morgan</strong> Roadhouse 8540 2206<br />

Earthmoving: Backhoe, Loader<br />

IM and R McWaters 0427609 203 8540 2283<br />

Bakery<br />

Marrs Bakery 8540 2005<br />

Banking<br />

<strong>Morgan</strong> Licensed Post Office 8540 2050<br />

Caltex Highway service station 8540 2477<br />

Cafes<br />

Mallyon’s on the Murray (licensed) 8543 2263<br />

Riverview Café and Takeaway 8540 2103<br />

Mobil <strong>Morgan</strong> Roadhouse 8540 2206<br />

Computer Services<br />

Jims Computer Service 131546<br />

<strong>Morgan</strong> Internet & Resource Centre 8540 2643<br />

Steve Wylde Computing 0429 414 604<br />

Fishing, Camping and Ski Gear<br />

<strong>Morgan</strong> Thrifty Link Hardware 8540 2342<br />

<strong>Morgan</strong> Friendly Grocer 8540 2025<br />

Caltex Highway Service Station 8540 2477<br />

Fruit and Veg<br />

<strong>Morgan</strong> Friendly Grocer 8540 2025<br />

Galleries<br />

Carmines Antiques 8540 2211<br />

Mallyon’s on the Murray 8543 2263<br />

Garden and Tree Services<br />

Docteur Johns Lawn Care 0428 103283<br />

Kwik Kerb 0407 792 756<br />

Giftware<br />

<strong>Morgan</strong> Licensed Post Office 8540 2050<br />

Groceries<br />

<strong>Morgan</strong> Friendly Grocer 8540 2025<br />

Hairdresser<br />

Carol Leaney 0427 809 351 8540 2132<br />

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY<br />

Hardware, Building, and Garden<br />

<strong>Morgan</strong> Friendly Supermarket 8540 2025<br />

<strong>Morgan</strong> Thrifty Link Hardware 8540 2342<br />

Houseboat Hire, Moorings<br />

<strong>Morgan</strong> Waterfront Marina 8540 2257<br />

Fox Tale Houseboats 85402378<br />

Insurance<br />

MIS Insurance Brokers 85412 407<br />

Internet, Photocopying, Printing<br />

<strong>Morgan</strong> Internet and Resource Centre 8540 2643<br />

Mobile Phones and Phone Cards<br />

<strong>Morgan</strong> Licensed Post Office 8540 2050<br />

<strong>Morgan</strong> Internet and Resource Centre 8540 2643<br />

Newsagency<br />

<strong>Morgan</strong> Friendly Grocer 8540 2025<br />

Organic Produce<br />

Mallyon’s on the Murray 8543 2263<br />

Post Office<br />

<strong>Morgan</strong> Licensed Post Office 8540 2050<br />

Pharmaceuticals<br />

<strong>Morgan</strong> Friendly Grocer 85402025<br />

Plumbers and Gas fitters<br />

Peckson Plumbing 0408853923 or 85626295<br />

Real Estate<br />

Marschall’s First National 8541 2777<br />

Schools<br />

Prince Alfred College 8540 2231<br />

Shack Rentals and Shack Care<br />

Shack Care Alan or Kate 0419271358<br />

Septic Pumping/Drain Cleaning<br />

<strong>Morgan</strong> Waste Disposal 0427 809 351<br />

Solar/Systems Pumping Support<br />

Alternative Energy Engineering 8540 3301<br />

Stationery<br />

<strong>Morgan</strong> Licensed Post Office 8540 2050<br />

Toilet Hire - Portable<br />

Docteur Johns Hire 0428 103283<br />

Takeaway Foods<br />

Mobil <strong>Morgan</strong> Roadhouse 8540 2206<br />

<strong>Morgan</strong> Store 8540 2007<br />

Riverview Café and Takeaway 8540 2103<br />

Video / DVD Hire<br />

Caltex Highway Service Station 8540 2477<br />

Wineries<br />

Spook Hill Wines 0428 403 235<br />

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WAIKERIE ELECTRICAL<br />

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Phone: 8541 3884<br />

NEW TV SERIES on the Murray River<br />

from Source to Sea available on DVD<br />

Join Greg Grainger as he experiences the soul of <strong>Australia</strong>...our mighty<br />

Murray River. The 2520 km journey begins at the river’s source and river<br />

border between Victoria and New <strong>South</strong> Wales at Cowombat Flat and<br />

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27 Mc Coy Street Waikerie 21<br />

See us for the best range<br />

and price on Digital TV<br />

and Set Top Boxes<br />

$29.95<br />

Available on line<br />

http://www.murrayriver.com.au/dvd/order/<br />

<strong>Morgan</strong> Information and Internet Centre<br />

INSTANT LAWN<br />

“The real thing”<br />

DROUGHT TOLERANT EASY CARE<br />

Just Roll out on prepared ground<br />

Sub surface Drip irrigation works well<br />

Grown Local Pick up Waikerie or Delivered<br />

TURF SUPPLIES<br />

Call MAX 0421 915 723


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FLOOD FREE ECO-FRIENDLY<br />

RIVERFRONT PROPERTY! 22<br />

Beautiful walks through adjacent riverfront Reserve to<br />

enjoy the bush, wildlife and birds.<br />

Environmentally designed 2+ bedroom home with<br />

panoramic views of the river on 2.5 acres of freehold<br />

land.<br />

This 10 year old property is only 10 minutes east of<br />

<strong>Morgan</strong> & offers a real lifestyle change with easy<br />

access for fishing and boating on a quiet and<br />

untouched river bend. Contact owners, 0428136621.<br />

Your own piece of paradise for only $395,000<br />

Do you want a FREE local email address?<br />

yourname@cadell.org.au<br />

yourname@morgan.org.au<br />

samples mcdta@morgan.org.au<br />

thecommercial@morgan.org.au<br />

matters@morgan.org.au danny@cadell.org.au<br />

contact: Kevin Pedder 0407911356 matters@morgan.org.au<br />

or Lin at mirc@morgan.org.au 8540 2643<br />

<strong>Morgan</strong> Highway Service Station<br />

CALTEX<br />

Open every day 6 am to 6 pm<br />

SALTBUSH LAMB<br />

VALUE PACKS<br />

INDIVIDUAL<br />

BBQ PACK<br />

$9.90<br />

BBQ PACK<br />

$39.95<br />

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PACK<br />

$69.95<br />

8540 2477


What’s Happening<br />

<strong>Morgan</strong> Day Activity Centre<br />

Programme February 2011<br />

Tuesday 1 st 10am craft 1pm cards<br />

Wednesday 2cd 10am craft 1pm cards<br />

Thursday 3 rd Volunteers meeting<br />

9am 10am Tea and Coffee social morning<br />

Friday 4 th closed administration<br />

Monday 7 th 10am craft<br />

Tuesday 8 th 10am craft<br />

Wednesday 9 th craft<br />

Thursday 10 th 10am craft<br />

Friday 11 th closed Administration<br />

Monday 14 th 10am craft<br />

Tuesday 15 th 10am craft Valentines Day lunch<br />

Wednesday 16 th 10am craft<br />

Thursday 17 th 10am craft<br />

Friday 18 th closed Administration<br />

Monday 21 st 10am craft<br />

Tuesday 22cd 10am craft<br />

Wednesday 23 rd 10am craft<br />

Thursday 24 th movies Gawler cinema “Second Hand Wedding”<br />

Cost $12.50 leave at 8.30am<br />

Friday 25 th closed Administration<br />

Monday 26 th 10am craft<br />

<strong>Morgan</strong> Art Group Gallery on the River front.<br />

Every Monday 10am to 2pm. Local and visitors are welcome to join in and art materials can be provided<br />

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<strong>Morgan</strong> Motor Cycle Club<br />

Round 1 Sunday 6th March<br />

Volunteers Needed at the <strong>Morgan</strong> Day<br />

Activity centre to assist with cooking and<br />

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craft activities.<br />

If you have a spare day please contact Jean.<br />

Phone 85402299<br />

MORGAN DIRT KART CLUB<br />

27/2/2011 Sunday - Education/Practice Day<br />

5/3/2011 Saturday - All Class Trophy Day<br />

Wheelin’ into Waikerie<br />

March 11, 12, 13<br />

Historical Commercial<br />

Vehicles Club<br />

Enjoy steering your historic vehicle along the<br />

Murray river with stops at historic and<br />

interesting places along the way.<br />

Waikerie is the starting point,<br />

Saturday travelling to <strong>Morgan</strong> for lunch, the<br />

stopping at Nor West Bend station on way back<br />

Sunday a visit to Overland Corner and then on<br />

to Cobdogla Irrigation museum for lunch.<br />

Contact Mrs Judy Craig 08 8522 1055<br />

WHERE”S YAK<br />

Our YAK is Not vertically challenged, but the rising river saw her and hubby Trev, wading chest high though<br />

water to board their house boat.<br />

A short stay at the Pobkes, ensured they were able to attend all the Pre Xmas Functions. They have currently<br />

swapped their Riverview for a Seaview at their daughter's cooling off in the pool.<br />

YAK misses <strong>Morgan</strong> and hopes to return after the school holidays.<br />

MEALS ON WHEELS<br />

Clients and Volunteers attended a Christmas Social Afternoon held at The Day Activity Centre on Friday<br />

November 26 th .<br />

All enjoyed a wonderful afternoon of fun and friendship.<br />

During the afternoon a fun Mystery Auction was held raising $150 for our branch.<br />

A special visit was made by Rosie The Christmas Elf, who gave Xmas Goodie Bags to the clients.<br />

Many Thanks to those who gave items for the bags.<br />

Congratulations to members who received Awards - Anne Seton - 12years sevice<br />

June and Trevor Brown - 7 years service<br />

Margaret Pobke and Ernie Asplin- 3 years service<br />

Not all recipients were present on the afternoon to receive their rewards.<br />

Thankyou all for your continued support.<br />

The branch will celebrate 30 years of service to the community on February 23rd 2011<br />

HAPPY 30 th MORGAN MEALS ON WHEELS


LION LOCAL NEWS by your roaring reporter<br />

LION OF THE MONTH<br />

This month LION is TREVOR DIXON. He is an active member for the past 9 years and has<br />

been lion tamer for those years. He is always there to lend a hand in either setting up for a<br />

function or helping with a B.B.Q.<br />

Trevor has been to many of LIONS conventions and has dressed up as a sugar plum fairy (lion fundraising )<br />

I have also been told he is pretty good on the dance floor, women seem to swoon around him especially a lady<br />

named Corrine. His hobbies are gardening and helps out at the activity centre when he can. We would like to<br />

thank Trevor for his participation in our club and hope he will be with us for many more years to come.<br />

BIRTHDAYS<br />

Deb Smith 9 th Joan Hobbs 17 th Rosie Mackereth 26 th<br />

LION DINNER MEETING<br />

Lions shared last months dinner meeting with Waikerie Lion club at the Cadell Club. Everyone had a great<br />

time with lots of laughs and great food. Thankyou to Jo and staff at the Cadell Club for a great meal and excellent<br />

service. We have had many a meal (made by volunteers) at this club and the service and meals are always<br />

great. It was good to be able to share some time with the Waikerie club and their president Henry Mortimer was<br />

a great MC. he kept everyone laughing and entertained all evening.<br />

Up coming events<br />

Easter Auction on Saturday 23 rd April and B.B.Q on the river front<br />

River Murray Boat Owners 90—100 people on the 30 th April for an evening meal on the river front.<br />

RAFFLE TICKETS<br />

Lion Easter raffle tickets will be available for sale before and on the day of the auction. (contact any lion member)<br />

Business Support<br />

<strong>Morgan</strong> Friendly Grocer Lyell and Roma Sutherland Eggs<br />

Nippys Orange Juice <strong>Morgan</strong> Cricket Club (special thankyou Laura)<br />

Merry <strong>Morgan</strong> does it again!<br />

What a great day was had by all at the <strong>Morgan</strong> Christmas Fair & Pageant!<br />

From early morning Classic Hits 5RM broadcast live from <strong>Morgan</strong> aboard one of Foxtale Houseboat’s luxury<br />

boats, interviewing many of our local business identities and advertising <strong>Morgan</strong>’s special day. The Rusty Boys,<br />

once again entertained us from early afternoon with their special brand of rock & roll music. There was a variety<br />

of craft, food and amusement stalls on site along with the very popular rock climbing wall supplied and manned<br />

by Scouts SA. Many climbed aboard The Navy Special Events Group‘s inflatable craft and the Navy tattoos<br />

were highly sort after.<br />

And then there was the <strong>Morgan</strong> Christmas Pageant announced with great gusto by the resplendent Town Crier,<br />

Geoff Mattschoss. The magnificent SA Detachment of the Royal Navy Band dressed in their whites led the way<br />

and it was great to see the fantastic spectacle put on by members of the <strong>Morgan</strong> Community and friends from<br />

surrounding districts. Hayley Campbell, our Pageant Princess, did us all proud and we thank all those involved<br />

in the 43 colourful floats, walkers, bikes etc for their extraordinary contributions.<br />

And it was great to have Wack back to make sure we had every little detail covered & have the floats ready to<br />

roll. Santa gave all the children goody bags prepared earlier by a contingent of wonderful <strong>Morgan</strong> ladies and we<br />

thank them and everyone who donated so generously for the kids. Thanks to volunteers from <strong>Morgan</strong> & Cadell<br />

CFS, Mid Murray Council, SA Ambulance, Waikerie St Johns, Uniting Church Choir and SAPOL,<br />

This event would not be a success without the support of our special sponsors, local businesses and individuals<br />

and we thank them on behalf of the <strong>Morgan</strong> Community.<br />

WIN TV Riverland Weekly DanVanHolstPellikaanMP<br />

Mid Murray Council Scott Hawley Leigh Hausler<br />

SA Water Twitch Hausler Rosie & Ron Mackereth<br />

Classic Hits 5RM The River News Geoff Battersby<br />

Freightmaster Semi Trailers Spearsy Kay Burr<br />

Halliday Builders John Vandeleur Cordola<br />

Ezyfit Hydrolics Phil Reed Tezza<br />

Foxtale Houseboats Overland Corner Vineyard Callum<br />

Lochert Bros Transport Julie Sutherland Darryl Weinert<br />

Quality Houseboats Geoff Mattschoss John O’Dea<br />

<strong>Morgan</strong> Friendly Grocer The Rusty Boys Lucy Fry<br />

Apollo Lighting <strong>Morgan</strong> Thrifty Link Roadwork Audio<br />

Terminus Hotel Motel Marrs Bakery Debbie Moxham<br />

<strong>Morgan</strong> Waste Disposal Sneaky Sam Robbo<br />

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Wack & Nola Ward<br />

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Have you planted your pumpkin seeds yet!! It’s that time again as the Cadell Harvest Festival, held on<br />

the Easter Saturday from 1.30pm, is drawing closer. The harvest Festival is a unique Family Day held<br />

at the Cadell oval and has a variety of fun events for all the Family. The hotly contested Cockroach<br />

races will once again feature with Carp throwing and the much publicised Tug ‘o’ war. This is a fun<br />

filled day and it has gone from strength to strength each year. The Giant Pumpkin competition was a<br />

huge success last year with over seventy entries and this year the prize is a trip to America for the<br />

winner. Keep your eyes peeled for the amazing scarecrow display leading up to this event.!!<br />

Prizes galore for the kids and great Day Out….<br />

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“Mum, I know you have a lot of questions, and I want us to be<br />

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open with each other. So, I think it’s time you learned where<br />

blogs and tweets come from.”<br />

Mum, it’s gonna be a long ride to Grandma’s, and while<br />

we have some time alone together, I think it’d be good for<br />

us to talk about some things. I’m getting older, and I’m<br />

not always gonna be around the house to explain stuff to<br />

you. I know you have a lot of questions, and I want us to<br />

be open with each other. So, I think it’s time you learned<br />

where blogs and tweets come from.<br />

I don’t know what kind of stories you’ve heard from your<br />

friends or the ladies in your book club.<br />

Sometimes, old people will spread around what<br />

they’ve heard from other old people.<br />

This can make things even more confusing and scary.<br />

That’s why it’s important you get the straight facts from<br />

me.<br />

The internet is a very beautiful thing if used properly.<br />

When a person loves a funny video very much, he or she may want to share it with someone special to them.<br />

This is called linking and if done properly, it can bring people together in a very special union of love: usually the<br />

love of sneezing animals, or bed intruders, or someone doing something stupid. But it’s important to be sparing<br />

when you send your links. You don’t want to become the neighbourhood outbox, constantly forwarding yourself<br />

around. Nobody wants that kind of reputation. Trust me, you do not want to be known as a “spammer”.<br />

Now when someone has a lot of things they want to say, they may want to try blogging. Blogging is a kind of<br />

social intercourse, and should only be tried after years of experience with the internet. Think of a blog as a<br />

newspaper that people actually read. It’s a very personal thing, and you need healthy boundaries. For example,<br />

you can’t go around blogging about the time I peed my pants when we went to see Ice Age like you told that<br />

woman in line at Woolworths yesterday. You need to be cautious before you move on to something more<br />

serious, like a tweet.<br />

A tweet is a powerful yet brief experience that you share with thousands of people, sometimes even famous<br />

ones. Don’t feel bad if you don’t tweet! A lot people never tweet, and they live perfectly happy lives. Yes, you’ll<br />

read a lot of bad tweets before you find the right ones. But once you do find that perfect feed, you’ll spend the<br />

whole day wanting to refresh on it. And whatever you do, don’t follow @aplusk.<br />

You should try Facebook, though. Everyone tries Facebook at least once in their life. It usually starts in school.<br />

It may seem like harmless fun at first, but I know a lot of people who once they started Facebooking, couldn’t<br />

stop. They’d waste their whole day updating their status, commenting on friends vacation photos, and, tragically,<br />

poking almost complete strangers. It can become very unhealthy, so I want you to be careful. And listen; I don’t<br />

want you ever writing on my Wall; even if it’s my birthday. That’s just not appropriate for a mother and daughter.<br />

I hope this wasn’t too embarrassing for you. We’ll talk about what a meme is when we get to Grandma’s.<br />

I don’t want to have to explain it twice.<br />

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57. Impolite look<br />

60. Acquit<br />

63. Back tooth<br />

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68. Zingy taste<br />

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10. Happen<br />

11. Lack of difficulty<br />

12. At the peak of<br />

13. Gave temporarily<br />

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36. Repeat<br />

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The hundred of Lindley<br />

The hundred of Lindley is north of <strong>Morgan</strong> where<br />

several areas were opened up in the 1880’s for<br />

dry land farming.<br />

Rudolph Haupt became one of the founders of<br />

the Lindley Lutheran Church when on the 24 th of<br />

March 1886, he, Carl Winter, Carl Promnitz, Fritz<br />

Blutcher and Ernest Heinrich paid 2 pounds 3<br />

shillings and six pence for one and a half acres of<br />

land – section 29c Hundred of Lindley which<br />

became the site of the Lindley School, church, and<br />

cemetery.<br />

Farming proved to be difficult in the Lindey area<br />

and many families moved in the 1920’s.<br />

The school closed in 1920’s.<br />

Many families researching family history visit the<br />

cemetery.<br />

With this in mind, Daryl Jackman from Mc Laren<br />

Flat, with the help of his <strong>Morgan</strong> cousin's, clean the<br />

cemetery grounds twice a year .<br />

Some families living in the Hundred of Lindley were;<br />

Bartel, Escott, Berndt, Haupt, Briese, McIntyre,<br />

Dolan, Kakoschke, Promnitz, Traeger, Watson,<br />

Wohling, Bruhn and Jachmann.<br />

Many descendants names still live in the area.<br />

Gottlieb Wilhelm Haupt<br />

Ernst Gustav Haupt<br />

Lindley School 1895 students<br />

Paul and Matilda<br />

Jachmann nee Haupt 1896<br />

School children at the former Lindley school<br />

around 1920's<br />

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OF MEASUREMENT<br />

Quart: Not enough milk.<br />

Gallon: Too much milk.<br />

Teaspoon: An unsatisfying bite of ice cream.<br />

Tablespoon: Brain freeze.<br />

Pint:<br />

The amount of ice cream eaten in one sitting that<br />

guarantees shame.<br />

Pound: 1/10th of the reason you have an unused gym<br />

membership.<br />

Mile:<br />

The maximum distance gym teachers can force out of<br />

shape teenagers to run without being charged with<br />

reckless endangerment.<br />

Meter:<br />

About a yard.<br />

Yard:<br />

About a meter.<br />

100 yards:<br />

The distance a footballer thinks he can throw a Nerf<br />

football.<br />

Acre:<br />

The area in front of a barn.<br />

Foot:<br />

The average length by which you miss an elevator.<br />

Inch:<br />

Three smart phones stacked on top of each other.<br />

Centimeter:<br />

The smallest measurement visible to the human eye.<br />

Millimeter:<br />

The width of an atom.<br />

Minute:<br />

The amount of time you must listen to your cell phone<br />

ring before it goes to voicemail if you don't want the<br />

caller to know you're avoiding their call.<br />

Hour:<br />

The length of time you incorrectly believe it will take to<br />

run a few errands while using metered parking.<br />

Day:<br />

The time it takes to prepare before doing something<br />

you don't want to.<br />

Month:<br />

The time it takes to become tired of a popular song.<br />

Year:<br />

The time it takes radio to become tired of a popular<br />

song.<br />

Decade:<br />

The time it takes for the popular song to become an<br />

ironic reference.<br />

Light year:<br />

The time it takes light to travel a year.<br />

Dollar:<br />

The gratitude you're expected to show a bartender for<br />

opening a beer bottle.<br />

Hour of work:<br />

1/7th the worth of having a beer opened for you.<br />

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The power dissipated when your brain attempts to<br />

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AUSTRALIA DAY 2011<br />

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On the banks of the river Murray at<br />

<strong>Morgan</strong>. A cool start to the day, but<br />

beautiful Aussie weather followed.<br />

Tables, chairs, eskies were set out. Aussie<br />

icons and flags adorned the riverfront. With<br />

pride we got into the spirit of the day, with<br />

red, white and blue clothing, flags, hats,<br />

thongs, sunnies, sunscreen, face paint,<br />

tattoos and good true blue music blared in<br />

the background. . Thanks to the Lions we<br />

queued for delicious bacon and egg<br />

toasties, orange juice, tea and coffee.<br />

( quite a few people were observed going<br />

back for seconds) Spruker, Georgie, let no<br />

one miss out on a delicious<br />

lamington, But where were the vegemite<br />

sandwiches!<br />

Our Debutantes, their partners and the<br />

Pageant Queen were awarded <strong>Australia</strong><br />

Day Junior Achievement Awards what<br />

poised and mature young people they are.<br />

They are our future citizens and we wish<br />

them health, happiness and a great<br />

future. Other activities on the day was a<br />

fun cricket match, not good scoring, a tug<br />

of war and marbles. What a great Aussie<br />

day out!! Thanks to Pat Mitchell and her<br />

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