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Budget 2009/2010
Issue 340 August 2009
Community
Newsletter
District Council of Robe, Royal Circus (PO Box 1) Robe SA 5276
Phone: 08 8768 2003 Fax: 08 8768 2432
Email: council@robe.sa.gov.au Website: www.council.robe.sa.gov.au
Council is acutely aware of the financial situation that is faces, including the need to ensure that debt is kept
within prudent levels.
Project priorities
Council is progressing its Infrastructure and Asset Management Plan which will detail ongoing infrastructure
capital works priorities. The 2009-10 Capital Budget priorities are the Robe Street playground, CWMS upgrade
and upgrade of Nora Creina Road as well as Elizabeth Street and Boatswains Point.
Infrastructure and Asset Management Plan
Council is working towards developing and adopting and Infrastructure and Asset Management Plan that will
relate to the maintenance, replacement and development of infrastructure and major assets by Council for a
period of at least 10 years. The District Council of Robe is the custodian of infrastructure and assets with a
value in excess of $52 million.
Financial Plan
Council’s long-term financial sustainability is dependent on ensuring that, on average over time, its expenses
are less than its revenue. Council is committed to working strategically to ensure it develops an in-depth
knowledge and grater understanding of the likely changes needed to be made in services delivery and rating
effort to ensure financial sustainability in the long term. In addition, capital expenditure levels on existing infrastructure
and other assets are intended to be optimized (in accordance with the Council’s Infrastructure and
Asset Management plan—when completed) so as to minimise whole-of life cycle costs of assets.
Financial Position
The Budget for 2009-10 shows as increase of $1,074,000 in the level of net debt for the year mainly attributable
to financing requirement associated with construction of the CWMS Water reuse project. The level of net
financial liabilities remains unacceptably high and is likely to necessitate the targeting of operating surpluses
over the years ahead to ensure the sustainability of the Council’s financial position.
The Council appreciated that many ratepayers are concerned with the Council’s debt levels, inappropriate past
practices of incurring annual operating deficits and the need to address any infrastructure backlogs and ratepayers
expect these issues to be addressed in a responsible manner. The Council also believes that all ratepayers
are interested in the stability and predictability of current and future rate imposts. Therefore, the Council
is committed to ensuring that planned service levels and infrastructure standards are prioritized through
community engagement and consultation.
Funding for 2009-10
Council plans to maintain an appropriate level of both statutory and discretionary services, whilst pursuing
Council’s long-term goal of being financially sustainable. The budget for 2009-10 represents a very significant
step in restoring the financial credibility of the Council’s financial performance and position. In delivering its
services and programs in 2009-10, Council plans to achieve an Operating Surplus of $79,000, as a result of
budgeted operating Revenues of $5,312,000 and budgeted operating Expenses of $5,232,000. Apart from rate
revenue 9budgeted to be $2,703,000) operating revenues are generated by Statutory Charges (development
and building fees and dog registrations), User Charges (Hall hire, Robe Marina & Landfill fees), Investment income
and State and Commonwealth Government operating grants. Council also sources revenue in the form of
grants for specific capital purposes from State and commonwealth Governments.
July Council
Meeting News
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SALA Robe &
Beachport
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Robe Ponderer...
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Mayor’s Message
Undergrounding power lines
As part of the agreement to privatise ETSA the new owners of the lease are obliged to underground power
lines in the state on a progressive basis. The scheme is called PLEC and Councils are required to fund 1/3
of the cost. Council is in discussions with the regulator about getting some of Robe’s power lines placed
underground. There is a 2.5-3 year time lag.
Road issues
Council had a workshop in July with the department of transport regarding issues with State Roads in the
Council area. It was most productive and revolved around many issues raised by the Robe Road Safety
Group and also the Residents and Ratepayers group. It is an ongoing dialogue with the department and if
you have any issues please contact either of those groups or Council.
The department is implementing a local recommendation to extend the 80km zone out to the airport and
the 60km zone out to past the junction. We hope this will improve the safety in these areas.
For the record the Department owns the main roads plus the main street to Royal Circus.
Great house to live in
Robe resident, Mick Byrne, has built a house in Thompson Road that is not only a great place to live, it is
great for the environment and extremely cheap to run. I think we can learn a lot from Mick and so I asked
him to describe his house, the principles and the benefits. He readily agreed.
Mick said that looking after the environment and sustainable living are the same thing. His main tips for a
great house include:
��Build a house that suits your needs, not your wants
��Make sure your house faces north to collect winter sun through north facing windows,
��Make sure the walls and ceiling have good insulation because if you are not losing heat you don’t have
to reheat air inside.
��Have openable windows on the north side for light and other openable windows to allow cross ventilation.
��He says the last three will save 20% per year on heating and cooling costs
��Install large rain water tanks. He says it is easier to add them while building. He still keeps connected to
town water in case the tanks run low
��Install solar hot water next. He recommends doing this after installing the rain water tanks because rain
water is much better than town water for the panels and hot water service.
��Next he recommends installing solar power. Mick used 10 Sharp panels which are inverter and he has a
reverse electricity meter which pays him for surplus electricity he puts back into the electricity grid. Mick
hasn’t had a power bill for the past two years!! He has even generated enough power to cover the cost
of supply and also the gst.
��Mick also recommends growing your own food with raised garden beds. He uses town water however he
regularly flushes the salt out of the garden soil with rain water when he has plenty in his tanks. He recommends
only growing what you use most and also to make a couple of compost heaps to create good
soil.
In summary he says a well designed house and garden:
�� Is easier to clean and maintain
�� Is cooler in summer and warmer in winter
�� Has very low water bills (He has only changed over to town water for the house once in seven years
when his pump broke down)
�� Has no power bills at all with solar power and solar hot water
Supplies vegetables from the garden, and, compost to improve the soil with the added benefit of working
outside in the sun!
Thank you to Mick for your time in sharing your experience with us. There are others in town such as
Gary Thomas and Peter Riseley who are interested in sustainable living and if they or anyone else would
like to write more on this subject we would be most grateful.
Suggestion forms
Just a reminder that if you have a suggestion, complaint, idea, or a compliment, with anything related to
Council please fill in a suggestion form. They are available from the front office at Council.
Wm Peden
Dog Registrations 2009/2010
Please note that dog registrations for 2009/2010 are now due. It is the responsibility of all dog owners to register
their dogs once they reach 3 months of age. This can be done at the council office prior to the 31st August 2010. If
your dog is desexed, microchipped or if you are a pensioner discounted fees are available upon proof of details.
Fines will be applied should you not register your dog by the due date. Please contact the District Council of Robe
should you require further information.
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CEO’s Message
Legal Action
Legal proceedings have recently been issued against Council and the Mayor by Grant King, CEO
of the Limestone Coast Regional Development Board.
Council is currently seeking advice on this matter from Councils legal insurers, the Local Government
Association Mutual Liability Scheme.
Rates Hardship Policy
Council has drafted a Rates Hardship Policy which is now available for public comment. To obtain
a copy of this draft policy, please contact staff at the Council office.
Anyone who is having difficulty in paying their rates is encouraged to contact me as soon as possible
so some alternative arrangements can be discussed. Council is very sympathetic to those
who are experiencing financial difficulty and we are happy to discuss other payment options.
July Council Meeting News
Bill Hender
�� Biddie—Lee Teitz from Limestone Coast Tourism presented an overview of the progress of the Limestone Coast
Tourism in the last eighteen months to Council and an insight into the future plans that Limestone Coast Tour
ism has for Robe.
�� Council’s new By Laws were given the okay and will now go through the public consultation process.
�� Liz Harfull, the author of The Blue Ribbon Cookbook, will be in Robe late on this year to research for a new
book she is writing.
�� Council will be a major sponsor of the 2009 Southern Ocean Art Prize, giving $1000.00 towards the 3 Dimen
sional Award.
�� Cr Dell’Antonio has become a proxy member of the Section 41 Robe Marina Committee and will attend meet
ings in the absence of Crs Wright and Riseley.
�� Council has authorised an amendment to the name of the Robe Institute Committee. It will now be the Robe
Institute Management Committee.
�� Council has endorsed the policy for Rates Hardship, this will now go through the public consultation process.
�� Mayor William Peden will become the Robe member on the Limestone Coast Tourism Committee Working
Group, an initiative of Limestone Coast Tourism.
�� A special thank you was given to the Robe Road Safety Group for their efforts on the Speed Zone Review.
Tender T02/2009:Sale of Surplus Plant and Equipment
TENDERS are invited to be submitted for the purchase of the
following plant and equipment surplus to Council requirements:
-Polesaw Power Pruner model PPT-2400
-Dolmar Hedge Trimmer model HT-2256D
-Komatsu Zenoah Wiper Sniper
-STIHL Wiper Sniper model FS 80
-Honda Mower self propelled commercial model HRC 216
-Honda 5.5 HP Motor & Pump model 6x160
The surplus plant and equipment can be inspected by arrangement
with Council’s Works Supervisor, Trevor Hondow by
phoning 0429 646 076.
Should you wish to submit a tender for one or more of these
items, relevant documentation outlining the terms and conditions
of the tender and prescribed tender forms must be obtained
from the District Council of Robe office.
Tenders must be enclosed in a sealed and clearly marked
envelope ‘Tender T02/2009 Sale of Surplus Plant and Equipment.’
Tenders must be received by Council no later than 5.00 pm on
Thursday 13 th August 2009.The District Council of Robe shall
not be bound to accept the lowest, highest or any tender.
Bill Hender
Chief Executive Officer
Rates 2009/2010
Rates and Service Charges Policy
Rate revenue is generated by the broad application of
fundamental principles of taxation (fairness and equity,
simplicity, ability to pay and efficiency) with a
view to achieving an equitable rate burden amongst
ratepayers.
Method used to value land
All land within the Council area, except for land specifically
exempt (eg. Crown land), is rateable. The District
Council of Robe has previously resolved to use
capital value as the basis for valuing land within the
Council area. Council considers that this method of
valuing land provides the fairest method of distributing
the rate burden across all ratepayers. The Valuer
General has determined the overall valuation for the
district is circa $868 million. Council will adopt valuations
made by the State Valuation Office for 2009-10
for rating purposes. Any ratepayer dissatisfied with a
property valuation may object to the Valuer-general in
writing within 60 days of receiving notice of the valuation.
The address of the Valuer-General is: Office of
the Valuer-General, GPO Box 1354, Adelaide SA 5001,
email lsg.objections@saugov.sa.gov.au, telephone
1300 653 345.
The Council has no role in this process. It is important
to note that the lodgment of an objection does not
change the due date for payment of rates.
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General Rates and Minimum Rate
The District council of Robe has declared a general rate of .3065 in the dollar on the assessed capital value of all rateable
property in the Council area for 2009-10, which is 0.0028 less than 2008-09. The minimum rate is 4535.00 and will apply
to 27.7% of properties.
Community Wastewater Management Service Charge (CWMS)
� Occupied with desludging $426.00 ��Occupied without desludging $384.00 � Unoccupied $341.00
Included in the service charge on the residential properties is the desludging of septic tanks over a 5 year cycle.
Waste Management and Recycling Service Charge
The charge for the 2009-10 financial year has been set at $225.00 per service unit applicable to each property, whether or
not the property is rateable.
Natural Resources Management (NRM) Separate Rate
Council is required by law to collect a NRM levy on behalf of the South East NRM Board. Following advice from the Board a
rate of $35.20 applies to all non contiguous properties within the Council area.
Robe Marina
The charge for the 2009-10 financial year has been set at $300.00 per Berth Holder.
Pensioner Concessions
Eligible pensioners may be entitled to a remission on their rates. Application forms (including information on the concessions)
are available from the Council’s Administration Centre. It is important to note that seeking a remission does not
change the due date for payment of rates.
State Senior Card Ratepayers (Self Funded Retiree)
Self funded retiree’s who hold a State Seniors Card may be eligible for a concession towards Council rates. Please contact
the Council or Revenue SA on 1300 366 150 for an application form or eligibility information.
Single Farming Enterprise
A Single Farm enterprise is a reference to two or more pieces of rateable land, which are farm land; and are farmed as a
single enterprise; and are occupied by the same person or persons. Only one fixed charge may apply to a single farm enterprise.
If you operate a Single Farming Enterprise and believe you qualify for an exemption, please contact the Council
Office for more information.
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The CCOWS service has a two-week break at this time of the year. This enables: the 3 sites to have springcleaning
if needed, and the vehicles and trailer to be serviced, and the hard-working staff have 2 weeks of
annual leave. So we view this as refreshment time.
It does not interrupt the ongoing projects that are on our agenda.
CCOWS is negotiating further space, for expansion of the child care service in Robe. Staff are continually updating
qualifications and accommodating the new Commonwealth Education and Child care Reforms. New
resources to assist in the facilitation of effective programs are being reviewed and purchased.
It gives us breathing space and a bit of objectivity to be away from the workplace. We are able to appreciate
the understanding we ask for, expect and receive from the organizations whose 3 sites we use. Thank you
Robe RSL Kindergarten, Beachport Primary School and Kangaroo Inn Area School.
I used part of my Annual Leave to participate in an intensive World Forum in Belfast, Ireland. As a Director, I
was amazed at the commonality of challenges faced by world child care bodies. I found many similarities of
concern with governments, compliance, regulations and risk assessment. And I found the plight of children
who are orphaned, in poverty, homeless and suffering from displacement from their countries and families to
be overwhelming. This year is the 20 th Anniversary of the UN Convention for the Rights of Children. We celebrate
what has been achieved, but know there is far to go. It serves us well to remember that “ children are
the future”.
Do you see yourself as a Visitor Information Centre volunteer?
Do you see yourself as a Robe Public Library volunteer?
Robyn and the CCOWS team
The Robe Public Library & Visitor Information Centre is calling for volunteers from the Robe community to
assist in the running & maintenance of the centre and the development of tourism & library projects.
Volunteers can donate their time whenever they choose during normal opening hours and whenever they are
available during the calendar year.
The Robe Library & Visitor Information Centre offers both general duties and an opportunity to assist in library
& tourism projects. The Centre will have a Duty Board with several “jobs” on the lists and “projects”
available. Tourism volunteers will be provided with on the job training to handle general customer enquiries,
and be responsible for the restocking of tourism & community brochures and the general tidiness of the
centre. There will be opportunities to go on Limestone Coast Tours and gain experience and knowledge of
local attractions. Library volunteers will be provided with on the job training to assist with reshelving &
maintenance of the library, and with the development of library projects for the community.
A customer service background and good local knowledge is definitely an advantage, but not a requirement.
Age is no barrier. All our volunteers have different talents and enjoy doing different jobs in the centre. If you
are not a front counter personality or not Robe’s born and bred it does not matter. You have skills that the
community can surely use.
Please contact Wendy White or Leonie Peel at the Robe Visitor Information Centre for further information and
registration of interest. Phone 08 8768 2465 or email robetourism@plain.sa.gov.au.
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Need a lift?
ROBE PUBLIC LIBRARY - NEW BOOKS
Adult Non-Fiction
Jack Davenport – Beaufighter Leader
Patio Produce
Charles Kingsford Smith and those magnificent men – Peter Fitzsimons
Adult Fiction
Italian Shoes-Henning Mankell
Astropolis Book 3-The Grand Conjunction – Sean Williams
The Case of the Imaginary Detective – Karen Joy Fowler(Large Print)
Up Close & Personal – Fern Michaels
The Dream Catcher – Maria Barrett
The True Story of Butterfish(Big Book Club Selection)- Nick Earls
First Family – David Baldacci
Missing Girl – Tess Gerritsen
Alice Hartley’s Happiness – Phillippa Gregory
Measuring the World – Daniel Kehlmann
A Mercy – Toni Morrison
Astropolis Book 3: The Grand Conjunction-Sean Williams
Matters of the Heart – Danielle Steel
I Thee Wed – Amanda Quick ( Large Print)
People of the Book – Geraldine Brooks (Large Print)
One Bad Seed – Sheila Connolly (Large Print)
Nora – Diana Palmer (Large Print)
Fault Line – Barry Eisler (Large Print)
Chasing Harry Winston – Lauren Weisberger(Large Print)
Black Hills – Nora Roberts
Roadside Crosses – Jeffery Deaver
Testimony – Anita Shreve
Children’s Fiction
The Go Girl Difference – Complete Collection
The Sorceress – The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel – Michael
Scott
The Dragonfly Pool – Eva Ibbotson
Say cheese – and die screaming – R.L. Stine
Zac Power – Close Shave – H.I. Larry
Teenage Fiction
Kissed by an Angel – an unforgettable trilogy of romance and suspense
– Elizabeth Chandler
James Bond By Royal Command-Charlie Higson
The Fury in the Fire – Henning Mankell
Eagle Day (Henerson’s Boy’s) – Robert Muchamore
Girls – Tucker Shaw
Go Girl Besties – Beach Break – Meredith Badger
DVD’s – Adults and childrens
Sharpe’s Peril; Every Friday – The complete collection; Pam Ayres
Unsupported – Live on Stage; H2o (just add water) – Series 2; Roary
the Racing Car – Roary Takes Off; Roary the Racing Car – Roary’s
First Day; Madagascar – Escape 2 Africa; Care Bears – Adventure in
Care-a-lot – the tell-tale Tummy; Asterix at the Olympic Games
Robe Community Bus
The bus driver for August will be
Rita Baker phone 8768 2524.
If you wish to go to Mt Gambier on Friday 28 August please ring Rita 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 Thursday morning for local shopping, bank, post
office, library etc. You will be picked up at approximately 10.30am and
returned to your home at between 12.15 and 12.30pm.
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
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“Slumdog Millionaire” by Vikas Swarup.
In the age old Indian tradition of storytelling this is indeed
a fable in which 18 year old Ram takes part in the
quiz show “Who Will Become a Millionaire” – a rather
dodgy version of “Who Wants to be a Millionaire.” As
Ram progresses slowly through the twelve questions, he
travelled through India and meets with many exotic adventures.
Against the great seething, steaming, colourful, noisy,
smelly, spiritual hotchpotch that is India – Ram encounters
corruption, science, the Taj Mahal, a hopefully fictitious Australian
diplomat, an unforgettable Salim, love in the form of
Nita……and that is just a small sample.
Like India itself the book pulsates with life, energy, humour,
sadness, and although perhaps at times it stretches credibility,
it is after all, a fable. Ram is a mixture in himself. With a
name like Ram Mohammed Thomas (Hindu, Muslim, Christian)
despite all his adventures, remains endearingly honest
and naïve – qualities not encouraged by his underprivileged
position in society.
Bonus at the end of the book includes a Q&A interview with
the writer, a list of questions from the quiz, a book list for
further reading, and a list of websites of interest. I have not
seen the Oscar-winning film of this book. I found Slumdog
Millionaire to be as vivid and evocative as any movie. I am
concerned that the film will not be able to live up to the book
(as so often happens). I heartily recommend Slumdog as a
stunning good read.
Marg Whibley
Robe Sea Change Group
Program for August 2009
Meetings held in RSL Hall 1.00-3.00 pm unless otherwise specified
12th August 2009
This will be a home day with board games and a hot
cuppa
26th August 2009
Lunch in Kingston, pick up time will be at noon. Lunch
at the Crown Hotel then a look around Kingston SE.
Any queries ring Cindy 8767 2248 after 7.00 pm
The Golden Oldies Social Group
Meetings held in RSL Hall
1.00-3.00 pm unless otherwise specified
5th August
Meet at the RSL Hall at 1.30 pm
Visit Lakeside House for a tour of the house and Garden
19th August
Bingo and games day, and time for coffee and a chat
2nd September
Meet at RSL Hall at 11.00 am
Bus trip to visit Jenny at Naracoorte; time for shopping
or visit the Sheeps Back Museum
16th September
Meet at the RSL hall at 1.00 pm. Visit to Robe School
and local shop for coffee.
If you have any queries please ring Liz on 8762 4389.
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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
WK 1 3rd August 4th August 5th August 6th August 7th August
Sally LeCornu
Pam Robinson
Margie McKay
Di Nolan
Margot Hinge
Babilly Bruce
Jan Fisk
Helen Lynch
Jan Wheal
Richard Fairweather
WK 2 10th August 11th August 12th August 13th August 14th August
Peter Duly
Suzanne Duly
Patsy Grummett
Nev Grummett
Chris Davidson
Jeanette Seaton
Sharon Petrovic
Heidi Tonkin
Jenny Stevenson
Natalie Ling
WK 3 17th August 18th August 19th August 20th August 21st August
Charmaine
Regnier
WK 5 31st August
Anne Thorpe
Don Thorpe
Irene Johns
Mary McInerney
Alan Lawson Rosemary Williams
Marion Dawson
WK 4 24th August 25th August 26th August 27th August 28th August
Tessa Levinge Joan Wintle
Marg Gibbons
Robe Combined Probus
Club
The next Probus Club meeting
will be 10.00 am 18th August
2009 at the Robe Bowling Club.
Guest Speaker
Leonie Peel
Enquiries:
Jan Fisk 8768 2139
Robe CFS Group AGM
The Robe CFS Group will be
holding its AGM, on
Wednesday, 12th August, at
19:45, at the Robe Fire Station.
As this is a voting year, all
Group positions are vacant
and all members are encouraged
to attend.
Any members of the Robe
and District community are
cordially invited to attend this
meeting.
Enquires to either Brian Kirkland
or Neil Bevan.
MEALS ON WHEELS ROSTER—AUGUST
Jenny Mathews
Fay Hartwig
Irene Stratford
Harvey Stratford
Jo Woodward
If your roster day is not convenient please arrange a replacement.
Thank you Jenny Mathews Roster co-ordinator 8768 2616
Out and About at St Peters
Anglican Church
Our first service in our freshly
painted church was to celebrate St
Peter’s Day on the 5t July we were
pleased to welcome Father David
home from his holidays to take the
service. Whilst St Peters was being
painted we held our weekly
services in the Kirk which was welcoming
with the open fire in this
cold weather. Keep this date in
your diary, Saturday 12th of September
for the official opening of
the extensions to the Op Shop in
Kingston.
Weekly Services at St Peters
11.00 am Sunday
Holy Communion
Give us patience when Things disturb,
So we can somehow gently
curb, Hasty words in anger spoken,
Leaving hearts sad and broken.
Helen Steiner Rice
Marion Fennell
Robe Uniting Church
Services
Robe RSL Hall 11.00 am
1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th
Sunday’s in month
RESERVES
Margie McKay
8768 2164
Irene Stratford
8768 1824
Jan Wheal
0408 832 334
For alterations
or additions
to meals
please contact
Kingston
Hospital
8767 0222
COME ALONG TO PLAYGROUP AT ROBE
KINDERGARTEN
Every Wed between 10:00—11:30 am
Playgroup runs during kindergarten session times
so the activities and equipment are all set up for
you. It is a great way to meet new people, make
new friends, have fun and to acquaint your child
with the kindergarten. There is a small cost for
insurance, which is paid directly to the Playgroup
Association. Please bring along a piece of fruit for
your child. We display our playgroup program
each term on noticeboards around the town.
Playgroup runs during school terms only.
For more info please call Sally Smith
87682306 (Wed/Thurs)
The Friends of the Institute Hall Inc
Notice is hereby given that the sixth Annual General
Meeting of members of the Friends of the
Robe Institute Hall Inc will be held at the Robe
Institute Hall on Wednesday 30 September 2009
at 7.30 pm.
Nominations are called for the following:
*Officers comprising: President, Vice president,
Hon. Secretary and Hon. Treasurer.
*Ordinary Members of the Committee: Minimum 3
and maximum 5 (incl. the Robe Council appointee).
Nominations for all positions must be made in writing
and signed by the Candidate and two other
members of the Association and delivered to the
president or Secretary at least one (1) clear day
prior to the Annual General Meeting.
Ian Bruce, Secretary (Box 484 Robe SA 5276)
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The Lions Club of Robe would like to
thank the following sponsors for their generous
contribution towards the recently
held charter dinner at the Robe Golf Club.
David and Sue Savage (District Governor), Ross
Parkinson Region chairman, Ivan Mahoney Club extension
co ordinator, Ern Foster Lucindale Lions
Beachport Lions Club, Kingston Lions Club, Millicent
Lions Club, Naracoorte Lions Club, Mt Gambier Lions
Club, Elise Lehman - Kneady therapies, Ross Kilner
- Robe Joyflights, Cape Jaffa Wines (Derek Hardy),
John Enright– Olive Oil Robe, Quinlan Watsons, Cellarbrations,
Robe Golf Club, David Gillespie – Karatta
Wines
Meetings are held on the first Thursday of every
month at the RSL at 7pm, all welcome.
JoJo Spook, Media Liaison Officer
SALA FESTIVAL GOES TO BEACHPORT
The South Australian living artist’s festival (SALA) is a two
week festival and is about showcasing South Australia’s visual
artists, their talent, diversity and creativity. The Sala festival
is when we celebrate the unique contribution our artists
bring to the community and our identity. It’s an occasion to
venture out and discover just who our local art makers are,
view works that are beautiful, thought provoking and inspiring.
Last year over 400 artists displayed a diverse range of art
works across the state of South Australia including the active
involvement of other regions like the Limestone Coast.
For the first time Bompas Bar and Restaurant at Beachport,
and The Blu Pod in collaboration with artist/teacher/
community arts worker JoJo Spook will together take part in
the SALA festival for 2009 for the month of August. Abi Spehr
founder of “The Blu Pod” , will host artists “The Sole Sisters”.
Beachport and surrounding districts popular arts community
and culture will come alive for the month with an art exhibition,
creative art workshops, performance art, school art displays,
a fashion parade an art auction and much more!!!
The festival is currently in its 15
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th year and every year the festival
takes a new spin in Contemporary visual art. JoJo became
interested in SALA several years ago when living in
Melbourne. JoJo liked the format and uniting the artists while
celebrating South Australia Living Artists of today. JoJo has
coordinated several festivals here and in Melbourne basing
and gaining inspiration from past SALA events.
JoJo started on a search for artists to be involved in this years
SALA last year and with great interest the event has steadily
progressed uniting over 35 artists from across the state exhibiting
works in a variety of artistic mediums.
Opening night will commence on Friday the 7 th August. This
event will be opened by Stan Thomson from the ABC radio.
This event is sponsored by The Lions Club, Karatta Wines,
Tigermoth Joyflights @ Robe, Blingtopia Gifts and Mahalia
Coffee.
During the event “Creative art workshops” will be held on Saturday
the 8 th August , “Limestone Carving 1-4pm, and 9 th August,
“Wacky Wire Sculpting” 1-4pm. Bookings essential.
These workshops are sponsored by Mt Gambier Limestone
and Robe Hardware. This event will wind up on the 29 th Entries open: 2009 Robe Southern Ocean Art Prize
Robe plays host to its second Southern Ocean Art
Prize to be held from 30 October – 3 November 2009 in
the historic Robe Institute. This year the Robe Southern
Ocean Art Prize offers five award categories:
�2-Dimensional - $1000 cash sponsored by The Coastal
Leader
�3-Dimensional - $1000 cash sponsored by the District
Council of Robe
�Creative Photography - $1000 cash sponsored by various
businesses
�People’s Choice - $500 cash sponsored by the Robe
Professional Fisherman’s Association.
�Children’s Art – sponsored by Ned’s Mount Gambier
The Robe Southern Ocean Art Prize is presented by the
Robe & District Development Association Inc. Entries
close on 30 September 2009. Entry forms can be obtained
by visiting the website:
www.robesouthernoceanartprize.com.au or by contacting
Art Prize Coordinator - Alex Graham
alex@smalltownproductons.com.au / 0421 388 080
Invitation
You, your family and friends are invited to attend the following
Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) Events
Presentation: “Home Services”
Information will be provided by DVA and local community
staff in the region on services available to people living in
their own homes. This will include domestic assistance,
aids & equipment, transport options and carer support.
Date: Tuesday 4th August 2009
Time: 10.00 am
Venue: Robe RSL Hall, 29 Victoria Street, ROBE
Morning Tea provided
Individual Booked Appointments
(from 1.30 pm onwards)
DVA staff will also be available for pre-booked individual
appointments to assist with any questions you may have
on DVA entitlements including Income Support, Compensation
and Health Care. Staff are also able to update information
on your financial situation.
Bookings for the Presentation and Individual Appointments
are essential. Please phone Margie Gutteridge or Cathy
Key on 1800 555 254.
August
with a “Blu Pod” creative Artists Fashion parade,
“Garbage Design” catwalk display By Kangaroo Inn Area
School Design Students, a special performance by Euan
Doidge and an Art Auction. Meet for drinks at 6pm at Bompas.
Enquiries for all events and workshops call JoJo Spook -
0410566198 or jspook@bigpond.com
Artwork by Lauren Minge
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Collide-A-Scope presents
The Next Episode Exhibition
As each year passes, we collect a series of episodes that
grow our identity. “ The Next Episode” Exhibition is just
that, an installment in the lives of fifteen local artists from
the Robe district. Working collectively they celebrate the
arts in their community; while supporting the artists of tomorrow
through the Collide-A-Scope Youth Encouragement
Program.
Featuring: Guy Aitken, Narelle Probert , Sarah Lloyd, Steff
Kennett, Kat Lloyd, Robyn Russell, Neil Welsh, Chris Davidson,
Loise Wells, Naomi Backler, Lisa Baker, William Peden
and the Collide-A-Scope Youth Encouragement Program
recipients are: Cassie Slaughter, Katie Kendrick from Kingston
Community School and Jane Grellett from Kangaroo
Inn Area School.
Robes Collide-A-Scope Artists are set to once again celebrate
The SALA Festival, with an exhibition showcasing the
town ’ s diverse artists. The South Australian Living Artists
( S ALA ) Festival is a State wide Festival, held annually to
celebrate South Australian Arts. Collide-A-Scopes exhibition
is just one of hundreds of exhibitions held simultaneously
across the state for these two weeks in August and is one of
the more prominent of the exhibitions held in the South East
throughout this festival.
Along with a larger exhibition featuring some of Robes most
creative artists, Collide-A-Scope have also launched the Collide-A-Scope
Youth Encouragement Program; giving three
Year 11 and 12 students from Kingston Community School
and Kangaroo inn Area School the opportunity to exhibit
alongside the regions more established artists and to participate
in the SALA Festival for the first time. The group spent
much of May/June completing the selection process, where
a number of students from both schools applied. Originally
the program was only allowing for two positions, however,
three students stood out equally, so all three to be selected.
This initiative has been sponsored by Phillip and Steff Kennett
and aims to encourage local students to continue art
past their schooling.
To date Collide-A-Scope and participating artists have fully
funded their SALA exhibitions with the added support of
Wangolina Station and The Providore, with a focus of promoting
local art and creating a strong arts culture in the
South East. This year ’ s Robe SALA festival celebrations
have moved to a larger venue to allow for a larger and more
diverse group of artists. For Two Weeks in August “ T he
Church ” behind the Gallerie restaurant will house 15 local
artists for public viewing and sale. The exhibition will be
opened Sunday 9 th August at 2pm, by prominent Robe
Sculptor, Patricia Mosley and will run until the 23 rd Aug.
www.collide-a-scoperobe.spaces.live.com
Sunday 9th August — Sunday 23rd August
OPENING: Sunday 9th August 2009 at 2pm
The Church, Davenport St, Robe
Open: Mon—Thurs 10-4pm, Fri—Sun 10-4pm
The Exhibition will be opened by Patricia Mosley
All Welcome
For more information call 0422995663
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As a member of the Kingston—Robe Women’s Health Advisory
Group (WHAG) I had the opportunity to apply for
and was successful with a scholarship to attend the 5th
Biennial SA Country Primary Health Care Conference in
Renmark 2-4th June 2009. Conference theme was:
“We’re in this together—Building stronger Communities”
I found it to be a well coordinated conference with all very
interesting and informative speakers, presenters and workshops.
I am passing information on to relevant health
groups.
Key Themes
The importance of young people in our communities
Young people should be active in community leadership—
youth are our community of today not just the future. In
general communities “knock” young people and don’t listen
to them. Do we accept youth choices? Mostly No. The majority
of young people do want to work and succeed. Boredom
brings about alcohol and drug abuse in most situations.
The fact that sporting clubs (particularly football) rely
on alcohol sales for their finance is a sad situation when
we encourage sport as a way to be healthy.
Looking at ourselves
Interesting quote :If there is something that we wish to change
in the child, we should first examine it and see whether it is
something that could be better changed in ourselves.”
Building Stronger Communities
Communities need to think positive; We can do it; We are in
this together; Focus on the future; The wisdom of the community
always exceeds the knowledge of the experts.
Suggestions for community involvement: Adopt a grandparent
programme, have a welcome committee, community garden,
community café. The most valuable tool is conversation. Look
at ability NOT disability.
The Future
I took a part in a simulation of “What could Primary Health
care in a rural community look like in 2020?” I was part of a
“Patient Centred Health Care” (PCHC) team who visited a patient
(and his wife) at home. This team is a mobile service that
provides all facets of health care at home. This man had had
surgery for Cancer with not a good prognosis. A medical practitioner,
nurse, dietician and social worker (me) all visited together
and after all taking part in discussion and giving advice
etc. we then linked up for a Teleconference with the specialist
(who had a student with him). The other people in the group
watched on the screen in another room. Then we all had a
very interesting discussion afterwards with majority feeling that
a team of 4 was too many for the patient and wife to cope with
at one time. However this could well be the way of rural health
in the future!
Have your say and be involved
Forums for feedback are held on a regular basis. Scholarships
are also available. I would encourage any one to become involved.
I would like to thank Jacquie Halliday (WHN) for introducing
me to this opportunity and supporting my application.
Val Aylesbury
THE FRIENDS OF THE ROBE INSTITUTE HALL
ENTERTAINMENT SUB COMMITTEE
2009 CO‐OPERA PROGRAM
SATURDAY 19 TH SEPTEMBER
Highlights from Bizet’s “Carmen”
SATURDAY 5 TH DECEMBER
Highlights from Rossini’s “Barber of Seville”
BYO drinks & nibbles. Tickets $30 available from Irene
87681824 or Jenny 87682616
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Marbles anyone??
In the fifties and sixties (20 th Century), before IPods that you would risk your life to retrieve on a railroad track, a lot of kids in
Aussie schoolyards, played marbles.
Every recess and lunch, a “fat “ would be drawn in the dirt, each player would “invest” a few foot soldiers (small glass balls)
into the circle, and then each player would then use his “doogs, tom bowlers” to remove as many of the sacrificial invested
marbles as possible. What you knocked out of the fat would be “keepers”. Kids that were good at marbles ended up with a
big bag of keepers. Lesser players would have to find more “doogs” so that they could keep on playing and investing, hoping
that they could have some luck and end up with more keepers than losers. It promoted greed and winning.
It could be a very complicated game. There were rules. In some marble playing groups there were lots of rules. Usually the
dominant kid, with the best imagination came up with the rules or varied them. Usually he was one of the small percentage of
players who usually walked away with all the marbles. And the winners were the minority. Two or three kids in every group
who had huge bags of keepers.
It was a game that you could become engrossed in. Especially if you hungered to be a winner. And everyone hungered to be
a winner. You wanted as big a bag of marbles as the winner. Desperately you would chuck your last marbles into the fat, and
try and get as many out to make up for your previous losses. Rain hail or sun , or the bell to mark the end of recess, would
be ignored as you focused on getting some of your own back, or increasing the size of you winnings. And the booty was important.
You couldn’t eat marbles, and they weren’t much good for anything else (apart from sling shot ammunition), but they
were a tangible indication of your prowess at the “fat”. You were it and a bit in the marbles fraternity, if you could barely carry
around your bag of booty.
You were a winner, and hadn’t lost all your marbles. You didn’t really need a huge bag of marbles to play marbles. You
probably only needed a couple of spare doogs, a tombowler or two for” high drops”, and a shooter or two, and you could play
social games of marbles all day. Social games that were “Non Keepers” of course. But you would only have four or five marbles
in you pocket, and no indication of your marbles ability to flaunt. Games involving keepers were always the most popular.
Social games were pretty lame, and usually only played by groups of” nerds”,who weren’t very good marbles players, whose
careers in “keepers” would have only lasted a few minutes – the time it took to knock all of their meager stock of “soldiers” out
of the fat. If they were’nt social players, they would just be the spectators at the “gladiatorial “ games of keepers, looking on
in awe at the champions with the big bags of marbles.
We have never really stopped playing “marbles”. Instead of the school yard, our fats our now in the middle of a super highway
of commerce. 6 Billion of us now crowd around the “fat” and try and collect more baubles. Although we only need a few
to stay “in the game”, we desperately try and emulate the small percentage of players who have the biggest “dilly bags.” Although
we don’t need three cars, two houses a yacht, and a huge pile of” marbles “ to lend to the big players to invest on our
behalf and make us more marbles, we have to do it - because we want to be one of the few with the big bag of marbles.
Those of us who don’t really want to play the game, are coerced by the others, so that we can provide them with a steady supply
of “soldiers” to maintain their winnings. Some of the spectators have begun to doubt the meaning of the game, and
have looked up. They have looked beyond and uphill along the” road”, and have “noticed” something beyond the “game”.
There is a shadow being cast and it is dimming the light over the playground. There is a noise, and it is getting louder. It is
drowning out the “end of recess” alarm bell. The shadow and noise comes from a “road roller”. A massive thing, but only its
long shadow is reaching the arena. But it is driverless. It is rolling forward, downhill, with increasing speed, towards the
arena. It is big enough and heavy enough to flatten everyone at the game. It will equally pulverize the big players, the losers,
and the spectators, into the tarmac. It’ll cream the lot of us.
At last (with the emphasis on “last” – something that doesn’t discriminate.) No matter how big your bag of marbles, or whether
you’ve got any marbles at all – you will become the fodder of future archeologists.(Providing the archeologists aren’t playing or
watching marbles at the same game!).
Some spectators have looked up, and there are murmurings in the crowd.
Some can foresee the horrible consequences, and are feeling a bit uneasy, not enough to run away, because no one else is
moving, and others are saying don’t worry, someone will jump on board and stop it, or it will miss us, or it will hit an obstruction
and stop. Some are saying it will never happen, because there has never been a” marbles tournament” wiped out in the past
by a runaway roller. Some of the losers at the game have had “it” bought to their attention, but believe that it is still a long way
off, (its only casting a shadow at this stage) ,and they could have time to win a game or two before it gets any where near dangerous.
The winners have seen it, but are busy convincing all the other players that they can buy their way out of it. They
have told the losers that the only way to stop it , is to keep playing, then with plenty of marbles in their bag, they can give
some marbles to someone else, to find a driver, or slow down the “roller”, or divert it so that it only wipes out a few spectators
on the fringe, and misses the few with the big bags of marbles. Others on the fringe are not so sure. Really brave souls have
started to dash uphill, clutching small stones that they will put in front of the roller to stop it. Some losers are being distracted
from the game by these attempts, and are thinking about helping to slow down the looming roller. The winners are desparately
pulling out all stops to keep the losers concentrating on the “main game”. They are digging deep into their “dilly” bags,
dragging out their best and most colourful doogs and putting them into the fat, making the potential winnings much more appealing,
and dragging the drooling losers back into the game.
Those archeologists, (probably from another galaxy that didn’t have problems with “run away road rollers”) will have their work
cut out. Trying to work out what happened to the entire population, now only millimeters thick and imprinted into the “tarmac”.
They will uncover the rusted hulk of the road roller, map out the striations it caused on the road, find the “microfilmed” carcasses,
and the deeply imprinted bags of marbles. One of the archeologists will have a “mathematical” bent, and he will calculate,
to everyones amazement, that if all the winners, (those found near the middle of the arena,) had put their full bags of
marbles into the path of the Road Roller, it would have been bought to a stop before it wiped everyone out. This finding will
create the big never to be answered question. What could be so important about a bag of marbles to risk an entire population?
Don’t know. Big or small, that question is a toughie. Why would someone risk their life and jump in front of a moving
train to retrieve a $100 plastic ipod that had been dropped onto a railroad track.
Ponder while you can. Ponderer Robe
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KINGSTON TAFE LEARNING CENTRE NEWS
New Office Computing class starts in Term 3
Office Computing spaces are available for next term.
This class is self-paced.
Course cost and length depend on the competency being
studied. Course is held on Monday nights, 6.30pm to
9.30pm.
New Office Computing class for Semester 2
Office Computing spaces are available for this term.
This class is self-paced. Course cost and length depend on
the competency being studied. Course is held on Monday
nights, 6.30pm to 9.30pm.
Operate a Bar Course
Gain qualifications for bar work including Responsible Service
of Alcohol, Liquor Licensing Laws, Operate a Bar, Follow
Workplace Hygiene and Clean & Tidy Bar areas. Suitable
for those hoping to gain employment in a hotel or a
licensed venue. To be held Mon Nov 30 th to Fri Dec 4 th 9am
to 4pm, at the Kingston Football Clubrooms. Register for
interest.
For more details on this or any TAFE course,
please contact Julie Phillips at Kingston TAFE Learning
Centre. Office Hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs-
day, 12.00 to 4.30pm Phone 87672475 Fax 87672069
Email Julie.Phillips@tafesa.edu.au
The Whistling Fish Bookshop
in Robe!
Nestled in the garden at
Grey masts
38 Smillie Street Robe
08 8768 1911
Enjoy an award—winning locally
roasted Mahalia Coffee while
browsing through a huge selection
of new & second—hand books. If
there is something you want that we
don’t have, we can order it in for
you. It’s that simple! Relax,
unwind and enjoy Robe’s finest
blend in the peace and tranquility
of Grey masts garden or warm your
cockles inside by the log fire in
the cooler months.
BOOKWORM SPECIAL
Spend $50 or more during
June—Nov and receive
a free coffee
or tea and
homemade biscuit
on the house!
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Come and enjoy the new Show Room at Mahalia Coffee.
Browse our range of coffees, teas and related
homewares. Sit down in our store or sunny courtyard for
a coffee and a Sticky Bun or home made biscuits or try
Take away. Ask our friendly staff all your coffee and tea
questions and try some free tastings. We look forward to
looking after you.
Open 9am- 5pm Monday –Saturday
2 Flint Street. Robe. Ph 8768 2778 fax 8768 2143
mahaliacoffee.com.au
Robe Golf Club Members News
The drought breaking rains that have fallen in the last month
have been great for the farmers, gardeners and environmentalists
but have created havoc with the golfers. Our long
awaited match with Beachport for the Milton Hall Shield had
to be postponed until later in the year because the 8 holes
on “The Flats” were unplayable, that is unless you played in
wellingtons and a snorkel! However we did manage some
play before too much rain fell. The Bruce Hinge Memorial
Men's Handicap Foursomes was won by Graeme Neill and
Ben Tucker with a Nett 109 1/2 for 27 holes. They narrowly
defeated Peter Delaine and Wayne Peters who had a Nett
110. We thank Margo Hinge for her generous sponsorship of
this event. Ben Tucker won the Naracoorte Seeds Stableford
with 38 points from Keith Couzner. Ryan Dew won the Neil
Ottoson/Keith Couzner Monthly Medal Round with a Nett 68
from Sam Inglis. Sam was the winner of the Bendigo Bank
Progressive NTP for June. We hope that the course dries out
somewhat so we can continue with our winter season. The
next major event is the Men's Handicap Championship with
the qualifying rounds occurring during August.
Teed Up
Winter had interrupted our golf season with the weather and
the course not being kind to us on a few Wednesday’s. Our
sponsors for June 24th was Robe Hair Affair and we played a
Stroke & Monthly medal round. The winner was Binge Rivaz
Nett 76, runner up Heather Tucker Nett 78, third place Charmaine
Regnier Nett 80, Putts Binge Rivaz 30. Our nine hole
winner was Ann Peden with a Nett 44. On July 1st we held
our meeting but didn’t proceed to play golf. Monthly Medal/
3rd International Bowl round. Winner was Di Neill Nett 67,
Runner up Pam Robinson Nett 70, Third Robbie Maddern
Nett 70, Putts Robbie Maddern 27,. Our nine hole winner
was Jenny Grant 14 points, runner up Anne Peden 13 points.
July 15th was bad weather and no one ventured out to golf.
We have started our match play for the Laurel Wreath so
good luck to all playing in this event. Please check the board
inside for the dates your game has to be played by. Five ladies
ventured to Lucindale on July 16th and played in their
Open Day. It was an enjoyable day but we weren’t able to
score well enough to bring home any trophies. The overall
International Bowl winners for season 2009 were Di Neill
Nett 70, Pam Robinson Nett 70 and Audrey Lawrie Nett 71
for the bronze Division. Binge Rivaz was our winner for the…
Our sponsors for the next 4 weeks are Live Life Designs,
Bank SA, Robe Mobil & Robe Beauty.
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Bowls Notes
The AGM of the Robe bowling Club was held early
May. Committee members were elected and we
look forward to another great year at RBC. The
past year saw many achievements, which was enjoyable
for all.
*Ladies Attention please*
There will be a get together at our clubrooms, possibly
27th August at 10.00 am to discuss activities
within and around our club for 2009-2010 season.
Already in the pipeline are the nominations for the
newly formed Ladies Sub-committee which will
duly be elected on the above date or a date as
near as possible, so this newly formed committee
can then discuss any business arising for forthcoming
events, such as LSEWBA Opening Day 24th
September. Coaching times for any who wish to
have lessons from an accredited coach. Again beginners
starting time possibly mid September similar
to last year to continue 6 weeks. Also any other
business arising for 2009-2010. A cuppa and biscuits
to be provided at this meet.
WOMENS HEALTH
DR JANE THIEL (RFDS)
will be visiting the Robe Medical Centre
Thursday 6 August 2009
Thursday 10 September 2009
For appointments please contact the Medical
Centre on 8768 2012
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.
Hi All,
After a number of teething troubles we now have the www.robe.com.au website up and running. We are delighted
with the end product even though there are still some minor changes required. We have paid for a sponsored link to
Google to raise our ranking on this search engine which will bring us near the top of the page when people search for
Robe until such time as we are at the top of the page in our own right.
We do have an issue with some of the pricing being put on the website which is quite different to that registered with
the Visitor Information Centre and with what is advertised on sites such as Wotif. Each operator has an obligation
under the Trade Practices Act to be honest in advertising and bait advertising is an offence under this act. I would also
refer you to the RDDA Website Rules particularly Rule 4 which states 4 “Any lister trying to rort the system or found to
be bringing the website‘s integrity into disrepute will be removed from the website without refund. Actions falling into
this category include (but not limited to) listing fictitious property details or untruthful assertions”. May I suggest that
those of you who have changed their pricing to gain an advantage on the website be honest with their pricing or risk
being removed?
You can easily change your listing by logging in to http://robe.com.au/changes or for a new listing http://
robe.com.au/listing
For those businesses that have not listed on our website I urge you to list your business to reap the rewards that this
advertising will give you. As an example for the eating houses in Robe there are only two listings. The cost of listing is
only $50 payable to the RDDA which is a very reasonable price and would pay for itself with a couple of new custom‐
ers. As you are no doubt aware we have secured the National Kite Surfing championships in October this year. Spon‐
sors are still required and if you would like to be involved please contact Anthony Moore on 0419821409.
The AGM will be held on the 15 th September 2009 and further details will be sent to you in the near future.
We have been reprinting the blue town maps as we have not had responses from many of you to enable your prop‐
erty to be listed. However enough is enough and we will be proceeding with the new map in the near future so if we
do not have your business details unfortunately you will not be listed. Those of you who have listed on the website do
not have to worry as you will be automatically listed.
Should you have any queries or concerns please feel free to contact our secretary David Flannery on 0488483759 or
myself on 0417804797.
Martin Stanley
Chairman
Bet Allsop, Vice President
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Robe Wellbeing Retreat
7th-9th August &
25th-27th September
Nurture body, mind and spirit during this weekend
retreat.
�� Experience the calmness that can be
found during Yoga & Meditation
�� Enjoy daily walks in nature and creative
art workshops
�� Reconnect with your inner peace during
quiet times for reading and reflection
Set in a picturesque, tranquil space. Just five
kms from Robe’s Main Street. Robe Wellbeing
Retreat begins at 6.30 pm Friday and finished at
4.00 pm Sunday.
Bookings are essential.
All enquiries and bookings,
please call Pam Gibson
(hm.) 8768 2468
(mb.) 0402 730 785
DENTIST
DR R.M.MILNER BDS
ROBE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE
1 SMILLIE STREET ROBE
TELEPHONE: 8523 1716 \0407 608 570
Consulting Dates
AUGUST
Thursday 13th & Friday 14th
SEPTEMBER
Thursday 3rd & Friday 4th, Thursday 23rd & Friday 24th
I married my wife for her looks, but not the
ones she has been giving me lately.
In Robe— 4 August 2009
EYEBUS
Stephen Scott-Hoy (Optometrist)
will be next visiting Robe:
12 August 2009
1.45 to 2.30pm
Phone Post Office: 8768 2020
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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
VHS to DVD’s
Have your VHS tapes transferred to DVD’s. I can also transfer
footage to DVD’s direct from your video camera.
35mm Slides and Film Negatives to CD
Have your slides and Negatives saved to CD.
Basic Computer Operation
I am also able to provide assistance with basic
computer operations such as using Microsoft Word, Excel, Works
and various other programs.
Typing
If you have any documents such as resume’s, letters, notes etc. that
you would like typed up please contact me.
Please call Fiona on 08 8768 2561 or 0427 118 127
Westley digiorgio
Solicitors & conveyancers
Consulting at the office of Malseeds, Victoria
Street Robe by appointment only
Specialising in:
-SA & VIC Conveyancing
-Contract & Business Law
-Subdivisions
-Wills, Powers of Attorney & Guardianship
-Trusts, Future Estate & Business Planning
-Corporate & Tax Law
-Commercial & Rural Leases
-Liquor Licencing
-Deceased Estate Administration
To make an appointment please contact
our Naracoorte office on:
90 Ormerod Street
Naracoorte SA 5271
westley@rbm.com.au
Ph: 8762 3600
Fax: 8762 3200
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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 + ccrobe@bigpond.net.au
ABN 29 881 989 947
GARY DeBOO CARS
Looking to buy or sell a car?
Talk to us.
We will endeavour to find the
right car for you
Phone:
Gary:0428 823 214 OR
Pam: 0412 039 891
Weekly, bimonthly,
onetime
cleaning & more!
· Windows
· General house keeping
· Laundry & ironing
· Much more!!!!
Robe, Beachport,
Kingston, and Rural.
LVD: 181120
Final Touch
Housekeeping
Do you work long hours ?
Do you have a special event
approaching?
Need help with time consuming
chores?
Make an appointment with
Cassie on 0409 699 084
Experienced, reliable, honest, excellent
Organization
references, & competitive rates.
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Ph 0400 068 682
Bld 183565
Located @ Robe SA
TELEVISION Antenna (Technicians)
Leap into SPRING Specials
8 Metre Pal Male to Male Fly Leads $11
Black or White Bullnose Outlets $17
LCD/Plasma Tilting Mount kits $99
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Lawn Mowing
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FREE QUOTES AVAILABLE
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Ph: 0417 381 783
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-Vinyl Signs
-Digital Images
-Business Signage
Ross & Anna England
Ph: 08 8735 8600
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for short or long term lease storage in
clean & secure area. Suitable for small
boats, cars, furniture & general use. Competitive
rates...
Contact Janette Mort on 0408 854 527
Robe Yacht Club Hire
Cost per day: $220.00
Cost per meeting: (2-3hrs) $82.50
BBQ Hire: $16.50
Kitchen Hire: $22.00
All prices include GST
�� Lawn Mowing
�� Garden Maintenance
�� Garden Landscaping
�� Small Irrigation
�� Turf Preparation/Laying
Contact Brad Roach
T: 0427 313 223
For enquires or bookings please contact:
Ph: 08 8768 2028 Fax: 08 8768 2566 Email: robe@malseeds.com.au
TV Antenna Systems
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Robe Painting and
Maintenance
For quality painting and
general maintenance phone
Tony or Jenny Stevenson
8768 2505 or
0407 180 647.
Licence number BLD203852
ROB’S SOUTHERN PORTS 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.
every
detail by
design
Brian, Naomi
& Mark
design, manufacture & installation
of all your cabinets & joinery
�� Kitchens
�� Robes
�� Bathrooms
�� Storage
Telephone: 08 8768 2865
Mobile: 0429 670437
�� Stairs
�� Shop fitting
�� Renovation
�� New
Ph 8768 1831
Email
bgrellet@bigpond.net.au
Building Contractors Licence No 176922
ROBE OBE
EARTH ARTHMOVERS OVERS
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
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Licenced Builders
BLD 106160
Carpentry, Additions & Alterations,
Concreting, Sub Contracting, Pergolas,
Tiling, Bathroom Renovations,
Shed Erection & New Homes.
Call Dean 0401 004 043
LIMESTONE COAST
CUSTOM FRAMING
ABN: 45032824229
Contact us for a quote on all your
photographic, art and
craft picture framing requirements.
Contact: Kylie
27 Powell Avenue
PO Box 1014, ROBE SA 5276
Ph: 0427 682 882
Email: cslattery3@bigpond.com
CARPETS -DRY CLEAN SYSTEM UPHOLSTERY
WINDOWS & SCREENS VACUUM SERVICE
MATTRESS SANITIZING CONCRETE & PAVERS
FLOOR TILES & GROUT TIMBER FLOOR BUFFING
24 hour towing
EFTPOS
available
Specializing in:
�� Body and Paint Repairs
�� Welding
�� Rust Proofing
�� Windscreens
Ph: 8768 2009 Fax: 8768 2517
Mob: 0432 580 157
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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Need a Plumber?
• Drain Cleaning
• Hot water services
• All maintenance work
• Bathroom renovations
• Septic systems
Ph: 0408 986 644
0417 810 847
Lic: PGE 24122
Clear as mud
��Window cleaning
�
��Gutter clearing
Guy 0437 793 245
Obligation free quote with
competitive prices
Robe Beachport Recycle—10 Flint Street
Heidi Gribble—0409 671 326
Friday, Sunday, Monday 9.00am - 12 noon
Please remove all caps before you recycle
�� All soft drink, beer bottles & cans receive full refund.
�� Glass jars & wine bottles accepted.
�� All plastic bottles (PET) must be cleaned, crushed & caps removed,
before entering the yard.
Bins at the front gates (for glass, cans & PETs)
Prevent dump fill—recycle and use these after hour facilities!!!
NO NEWSPAPERS or RUBBISH PLEASE!!!
Milk Bottles will be accepted clear no deposit plastic milk &
orange containers for recycling only if they are crushed
NO OIL CONTAINERS & NO POLYSTYRENE
Neil Bevan
Registered Tax Agent/
Qualified Accountant
(35 Years Experience)
Local Robe Business
My place or yours—SE area
Phone AH 8768 2539
Mobile 0411 858 115
TAX Electronic—14 Day refunds
All forms prepared & lodged
Partnerships
Companies
Superannuation Funds
Trusts
ACCOUNTING Accounts to balance sheet
Budgets
Profit & Loss
Analysis
Debtors
Creditors
BOOKEEPING Manual & Computer
Your Building Maintenance
Solutions
Carpentry~Gyprock~Tiling
Paving~Decking~Painting
General building repairs internal &
external…
And the small jobs in between.
Enquiries welcome anytime
Mark Facy 0428 844311
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August 2009
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
2 3 4
Robe Road Safety
Group Meeting 7.30pm
9
SALA Opening day—
Robe
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Council meeting 5.00 pm
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DAP Meeting 10.30 am
Probus Club Meeting
10.00 am
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Dog Registrations
overdue
1 September
Rates DUE
Newsletter out
5 6
Lions Club Meeting
12
Admella 150 Event Robe
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7
SALA Opening night—
Beachport
14 15
19 20 21
Newsletter ads DUE!
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2 3 4 5
General Waste—Robe Township (to Drain L Bridge) General Waste—Longbeach Area (East of Drain L Bridge)
Recycling- Robe Township (to Drain L Bridge) Recycling—Longbeach Area (East of Drain L Bridge)
Thought for the month…
Nothing is more difficult, and therefore more precious,
than to decide.
Napoleon Bonaparte
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Landfill 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
Landfill Fees
Boot Load $10.00
6’x4’ Trailer, Car Type Utes $15.00
8’x5’ Trailer or similar/Large Ute $27.00
Single Axle Truck $70.00
Tandem/Bogie Axle Truck $110.00
Semi Tipper Truck $160.00
Car Bodies $10.00
Robe landfill is closed on Christmas Day, Good Friday, Anzac Day and on
Total Fire Ban Days declared for the Lower South East of S.A.
Half price for pensioners for car boot load only on production of
pension card. opening of the landfill outside of normal operating hours
will incur a $220.00 fee.
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. Normal
Landfill Fees will apply to any Green Waste Product that requires
mulching.
Contaminate-free clean fill material (100 mm or less in size) will be
accepted at no charge.
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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 Kellie Jordan at the District
Council of Robe by the third Friday of each month. It is preferred that items are emailed to kellie@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.
Spring into some September sunshine
with the next edition of the Robe
Community newsletter, containing
updates on the revised By laws, Robe
Street Playground, Roosters Football
& Netball Finals, Robe Village Fair,
Light Up Robe & Mayoral Christmas
Parade, Australia Day 2010…
The list goes on!
Postage
Paid
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