Australia Day Celebrations

Residents Newsletter - West Tamar Council
Australia Day Celebrations
200 community members were welcomed
to the Tailrace Centre by the West Tamar
Municipal Band.
The celebrations began with the National
Anthem led by Di Briffa and John De Jong.
During the morning we welcomed 6 new
citizens and honoured our Citizens of the
Year. Penny and Bill Cromarty spoke about the
success of the Flying 11 Nationals at the Tamar
Yacht Club, Beauty Point, Ali Copping shared
her findings from her research thesis on the
trauma experienced by refugees and how it
helps them to adapt to their new countries.
Joan Webb delighted us with her poetry and
the Sudanese Women’s Association had our
feet tapping to the infectious beat of their
cultural performance.
Council would like to congratulate the following
people on their nominations for 2010:
1 nomination was received for Young Citizen of
the Year: Tegan Lumsden
6 Nominations were received for Citizen of the
Year: Geoff Lyons, Kath Currie, Peter North,
Irene Bingham, Corrie Dell ‘Anno and
Norton Harvey
2 nominations were received for Community
Group / Event of the Year: West Tamar
Municipal Band and the Exeter Show Society
Community Grants
Now Open
see page 6 for details
The following were winners in their category:
Young Citizen of the Year
Tegan Lumsden, although the only nominee is
a worthy winner of the award. Tegan has been
actively involved in the community through a
number of activities including the anti-bullying
taskforce, City Mission, raising awareness of
poverty in third world countries by gaining a
position on the Make Poverty History Road
Trip, Youth Advisory Council, the Youth &
Employment Showcase and mentoring others
at the Lead, Inspire, Grow camp.
Community Group / Event of the Year
The West Tamar Municipal Band originally
formed in 1880 as the Beaconsfield Brass
Band. They encourage a love of music in
the community, demonstrating team work,
commitment and service. The current band
line up consists of 36 members performing
regularly at community events such as Australia
Day, Exeter Show, ANZAC Day, 3 Peaks Festival
and various carols services.
Citizen of the Year
Our winning recipient is Geoff Lyons for his
participation and achievements in many areas
of the community including President, Chief
Instructor, Secretary and Patrol Officer for the
Launceston Surf Life Saving Club, Northern
Tasmania Football Association, Northern Saints
State League Netball Club, Football North,
Australian Amateur Football Council and AFL
Tasmania. Geoff has also provided outstanding
volunteer support to Aged Care through his
work as Treasurer of Masonic Peace Haven.
John De Jong and Di Briffa
MARCH 2010
www.wtc.tas.gov.au
Good Friday 2 April, from 10am at Inspection
Head Wharf, Beauty Point
The West Tamar 3 Peaks Festival is an unbeatable
day for the family, both on and off the water.
The festival, organised by the Lions Club of West
Tamar in partnership with the West Tamar Council
showcases Tasmania’s finest food and wine,
live entertainment, street performers, music and
children’s rides. Boat owners have the opportunity
to join the festivities in the water. The race will
commence with cannon fire at 2pm making quite
a spectacle from the water of the wharf. Yachting
enthusiast or not, it is a great day to be had by all.
For more information on the West Tamar 3 Peaks
Festival contact Brett Alexander, Chairman, West
Tamar 3 Peaks Festival Committee, 0488 773 666
In this issue...
Beaconsfield Primary School ...........3
Weed Watch .....................................5
West Tamar SES Unit........................7
From the Mayor.................................2
Batman Bridge Festival.....................3
Boom Gates - Crown Land Leased .6
Calendar of Events ...........................8
Who's Des Tonight Launch...............2
Beaconsfield District Health Service.4
Community Grants Now Open...........6
Council Meeting Dates .....................8
From the General Manager...............3
CORES West Tamar................ page 4
Girl Guides Australia 100 Years........7
ANZAC Day 2010 .............................8
Council Chambers
West Street Beaconsfield TAS 7270
Phone 6383 6350 (8am-5pm Mon-Fri)
Council Offices
Eden Street Riverside TAS 7250
Phone 6323 9300 (8am-5pm Mon-Fri)
Postal Address
PO Box 59
Beaconsfield TAS 7270

From the
Mayor
Happy New Year and may 2010 be an exciting
and productive one for all of us.
The summer holiday weather was certainly
the best we have experienced for many
years, however the fire between Yorktown
and Beaconsfield brought home to us just
how vulnerable we are to the outbreak of fire,
particularly when the build up of forest litter
after a good season starts to dry off.
I wrote to the Tasmanian Fire Service (TFS)
after this fire was controlled and passed on
the appreciation of the whole West Tamar
community for the work carried out by their
permanent and volunteer members. I believe
that the professional approach to their strategic
planning and on the ground work had a very
positive result.
During the months leading up to the summer
fire season the TFS were consistently making
us aware of the need for all of us to have our
own fire plans in place. There is no doubt that
their awareness program was well heeded but
I believe that it is not until we are personally
confronted with a fire in our immediate area
that we really start thinking seriously as to
whether or not the plans we have in mind are in
fact adequate.
At councils January meeting it was agreed that
we should request assistance from the TFS
in identifying areas within the West Tamar that
are susceptible to fire and, in partnership with
the local communities, develop measures that
will contribute to a safer neighbourhood that
is better able to respond and withstand the
effects of a fire. In addition, council requested
its Emergency Management Committee to
conduct a review at the end of the fire season
to identify any long term issues that need to be
addressed by council and in conjunction with
the TFS and Red Cross to consider running
Emergency Preparedness Forums for the West
Tamar community.
Barry Easther OAM, MAYOR
We had a particularly nasty fire this season
and we were fortunate that the emergency
services “saved the day”. There are lessons to
be learned, we may not be so fortunate next
time. It is therefore essential that we are all well
informed and well prepared and so I encourage
all residents to take advantage of information
forums that will be offered prior to the next
fire season.
Barry Easther OAM
Mayor
Who’s Des Tonight? Launch
The West Tamar Community Road Safety
Partnership launched the “Who’s Des
Tonight?” designated driver program on
Friday 29 January. Barry Easther OAM, Mayor
and Heather Butler MP launched the program
at the Exeter Hotel with a group of invited
guests and Friday night regulars.
The “Who’s Des Tonight?” program focuses on
people planning ahead if they intend to drink.
It also promotes mates looking after mates
while enjoying a night out. A Designated Driver,
or DES for short, is a person who agrees
not to drink any alcoholic beverages and to
transport home safely those who are under the
influence of alcohol. The nominated DES must
transport at least one person who intends to
drink alcohol to and from an official “Who’s DES
Tonight?” venue. Official DES venues can be
hotels, motels, pubs, sporting clubs, events,
restaurants etc. The DES registers at the venue
to receive free soft drink during their stay at the
venue. There will also be a number of draws for
prizes for registered DES participants.
In launching the program, Mayor Barry Easther
thanked Ian Billings, licensee of the Exeter
Hotel, for the valuable support and input into
the program and Drinkwise Australia, who
has provided funding for the project. Heather
Butler MP, representing the state government,
congratulated the West Tamar Community
Road Safety Partnership on developing a
local road safety project to help eliminate
risky driving behaviour in the region and
acknowledged the importance of local road
safety projects to participating communities.
Any venue who would like to support
this road safety initiative and become a
registered “Who’s Des Tonight?“ venue
can contact Kerry McCormick, Community
Development Officer, West Tamar Council
on 6383 6365 or David McIntee, Road
Safety Consultant, DIER on 6336 2115.
Barry Easther OAM, Mayor places the 'Who’s
Des Tonight?' Wrist band on Councillor Christina
Holmdahl
Councillors
Cr Barry Easther OAM, Mayor Cr Rick Shegog, Deputy Mayor
Cr Christina Holmdahl Cr Joy Allen
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From the
General
Manager
It's That Time of Year Again
HAVE YOUR SAY - 2010 RESIDENTS OPINION SURVEY
A survey form is included in this edition of
the Beacon which will enable all residents to
participate in the survey should they wish to
do so. The survey form can also be completed
online at www.wtc.tas.gov.au
Council would like as many residents as
possible to participate (in 2009 we received 804
responses) as this gives important feedback
on areas of satisfaction as well as areas of
concern. Analysis of the results assists council
in directing its resources for the coming years
as well as reinforcing the important issues out
in the community.
The survey asks for a satisfaction rating as well
as an importance rating. From this council is
able to ascertain the most important issues
to the community and how well council is
satisfying that issue.
So have your say, fill in the survey form and
return it to council by Friday 9th April 2010.
Your opinion is important.
Results of the survey will be reported in the
next edition of the Beacon as well as on
council’s website.
Ian Pearce
General Manager
Ian Pearce, GENERAL MANAGER
Beaconsfield Primary School
- Construction Progress Report
Whilst Beaconsfield Primary School children
have been enjoying a beautiful summer
break, construction work at the school has
moved into top gear.
Pride in Our Schools Federal funding has
allowed for the demolition and reconstruction
of a new senior toilet block which is now well
and truly underway. The demolition of the old
boys toilet block will allow for better integration
with the new buildings going up in the front
of the school and will link the new with the
existing school via a covered walkway.
Final building approval and a variation of
the existing construction firms tender has
enabled the construction of the long awaited
Beaconsfield Child and Family Centre (BCFC)
to begin. The dismantling and removal of the
school’s old music room, which has been
donated to a local church group, has seen
the site and foundation preparations for the
BCFC underway. Slab polishing and steel
truss placement shows good progress on the
new school and community library and early
childhood block; comprising the
Kinder & k2 under construction
multi-purpose facility made possible by
Building the Education Revolution funding.
Any temporary inconvenience in accessing
school facilities will be well and truly
compensated for when construction of the
marvellous new facilities is completed.
Peter Fraser
Acting principal
Beaconsfield Primary School
Batman
Bridge
Festival
23 May 2010
Come along and enjoy a community biennial
event under the Batman Bridge.
The Rotary Clubs of West Tamar and George
Town present a community festival and guided
Batman Bridge tours. This years event will also
recognise the 50th Anniversary of the West
Tamar Rotary Club.
The biennial event will be held in the park on
the eastern shore of the Tamar River, under
the Batman Bridge. The festival will showcase
some of the best wines, food and entertainment
the Tamar Valley has to offer centred on the
region’s most prominent scenic landmark,
the Batman Bridge. The local Rotary Clubs
will again conduct guided walks over the
bridges maintenance catwalks, which provide
spectacular views from high above the river.
As the event organisers, Rotary are seeking
expressions of interest from stall holders and
family-styled entertainment and helicopter
adventure providers to achieve as wide a range
of additional activities, food and beverages as
possible, on the day. We do not seek a fee from
providers but will accept donations as they
consider appropriate.
For more information contact Geoffrey
Frost, Club president and Chair of
Organising Committee, Rotary Club of West
Tamar, PO Box 222, Beaconsfield,
Email: wbwam@hotmail.com,
Phone: 6394 3919 or 0448 712 778
Cr Karl Stevens Cr Viv Tyson Cr Trevor Roach, AM Cr Peter Kearney Cr John Watson
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Beaconsfield District Health Service
Exeter Show
The Beaconsfield District Health Service’s
lovely blue marquee was up and BDHS staff
were present to give out information and
show bags at the Exeter Show on Saturday
the 27th February, 2010.
Staff dressed in costume as a celery, walnut,
strawberry or carrot to assist to give a healthy
message focussing on Healthy Eating.
The emphasis of the healthy message was
about the amount of sugar / fat / salt that
we consume.
Quizzes were available for patrons to fill out
and were well received.
BDHServices were also promoted by a
large display and digital photo frame
where different services and activities were
highlighted. A laptop ran continuously
highlighting the program that encourages
people to reduce their weight and waistline.
The show bags were very successful and were
filled with lots of health promoting goodies,
brochures etc. The BDHS balloons were
also popular.
Carrot, Celery and Strawberry
costumes from Eat Well Tas
‘GET ACTIVE’ Program
Do you need to be more active after your
Christmas Break?
The Beaconsfield District Health Service
Community Nurses are planning a 'Get Active'
program in March / April 2010.
Starts on Tues March 16th, in the afternoon,
time to be arranged.
The program is 2 hours a week over a 6 week
period, where you can:
• Enjoy being active in a friendly, supportive
environment
• Learn how to set yourself goals and
achieve them
• Address barriers that inhibit participation in
physical activity
• Gain confidence and learn self-management
skills that assist you to participate in
physical activity
• Take the opportunity to do something
for yourself
• Have fun
'GET ACTIVE' Increasing participation in
active Recreation and Sport
Phone Beaconsfield District Health Service
on 6383 6200 for further details and
to register
Health & well-being
program at
Beaconsfield House
The 2010 program includes more exercise
opportunities for our community. Regular
classes include.
Bootcamp
Mon, Wed
and Fri
6.30 - 7.30pm
Cardio Class Tuesday 1 - 2 pm
Pilates style Wednesday 9.30 - 10.30am
Fit and Sit or
Tai Chi
Wednesday
11- 12 noon
Yoga Thursday 10 - 11.30am
Belly
Dancing
Thursday
1.30 - 2.30pm
Circuit class Friday 10 - 11am
All classes are run at a high standard, with a
low cost. Classes are friendly and are designed
to suit all levels of fitness, health and ages.
Beaconsfield House is a nonprofit organisation
that runs a wide range of classes and
educational workshops. Child care is available
upon request and a small fee.
CORES West Tamar
The Community Response to Eliminating
Suicide (CORES) program has been running
in the West Tamar for just over 1 year and has
seen more than 50 people participate in the
one day training course.
The One Day CORES Course empowers
individual community members to watch
out for each other. Increasingly, people
are coming under pressure which may be
emotional, financial, work related or caused by
a personally devastating event. What happens
if people can’t cope. The One Day CORES
Course provides participants with skills and
strategies to understand and assist a person
considering suicide. The One Day CORES
Course offers comprehensive mentoring and
support through a simple but effective model
of intervention.
On the good news front, Kentish Regional
Clinic is establishing three new Community
Response to Eliminating Suicide (CORES)
programmes.
If you are interested in participating in the
One Day CORES Course, contact Kerry
McCormick, Community Development
Officer, West Tamar Council on 6383 6365
or Email: kerry.mccormick@wtc.tas.gov.au
For more information on classes and
workshops contact Beaconsfield
Neighbourhood House Phone: 6383 1110 or
Email: beacy.h@bigpond.net.au
Pilates style at Beaconsfield House
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West Tamar
School
Holiday
Program
Approximately 70 young West Tamar
residents were recently involved The West
Tamar School Holiday program which offered
a diverse range of activities, including:
boot camp and trips to Launceston Aquatic
Centre, Putt It Mini Golf at Grindelwald, and
Devonport’s C-Max Cinema and Imaginarium
Science Centre.
The program provides activities for young West
Tamar residents aged 10-17 over the holiday
period. Activities are offered for free or are
heavily subsidised by council. The program
aims to deliver a wide range of activities each
school holiday period and the June program
promises to be action packed with activities
including: laser skirmish, cinemas and a trip to
Tasmania Zoo.
The schedule for the June program will be
released in May and will be made available via
the youth website at http://youth.wtc.tas.gov.
au. For further information please contact Youth
Development Officer, Stewart Bell on 6383 6378
or stewart.bell@wtc.tas.gov.au
Weed Watch
Pampus Grass
(Cortaderia species)
Pampus Grass
Pampus grass is a prevalent weed in the
West Tamar Municipal Area. It has become
a priority weed listed for eradication
throughout the Tamar region supported by
DPIW, Tamar NRM and West Tamar Council.
An established Pampus Grass when in flower
can stand at a height of up to 6 metres and
the roots of the plant can be as deep as 3.5
metres. Individual plants have the ability to
produce vast quantities of wind borne seed
– up to 100,000 per flower head – which
can infest areas within a 25 km radius. More
information can be found at www.dpiw.tas.gov.
au and follow the links to the weeds index.
Serrated Tussock
(Nassella trichotoma)
especially those who graze. Identifying Serrated
Tussock can be quite confusing as it looks
similar to many native grasses. Please see the
identification guide or further information can
be found at www.dpiw.tas.gov.au and click links
to weeds index.
Jamie Smith
Parks and Reserves Supervisor
Call DPIPWE on 1300 368 550 or West Tamar
Council on 6383 6350 for assistance with
identification or to report Serrated Tussock or
Pampus Grass
How to distinguish
serrated tussock
from similar native
grasses
Serrated tussock is very similar in appearance
to many native grasses, including tussock
grass (Poa labillardierei), snowgrass (Poa
sieberiana), spear grass (Austrostipa spp.)
and wallaby grass (Austrodanthonia spp.).
To determine whether or not you have serrated
tussock, the following diagram can be used.
Can you see
the hairs on
the leaf without
magnification?
YES
It’s probably an
Austrodanthonia,
(wallaby grass)
or Poa
NO
Are the leaf
bases purple?
YES
The plant is
an Austrostipa
(spear grass/
corkscrew)
Serrated Tussock
NO
Putt it at Grindelwald
Young people at the Imaginarium Devonport
Serrated Tussock has not been recorded in
the West Tamar Municipal Area, although
there are isolated outbreaks within Tasmania.
Tamar NRM, DPIW and West Tamar Council
are supporting the idea that the Tamar Valley
be a Serrated Tussock free zone.
Serrated Tussock is one of Australia’s worst
weeds due to its invasive properties and
potential to spread which has social, economic
and environmental impacts. It will quickly
invade pastures, native grasslands, grassy
woodlands, roadsides and urban areas. It is
dispersed by wind, easily spreading through
paddocks and property. It is unpalatable
to livestock and is of low and insufficient
nutritional value causing loss of condition and
eventual death. Control of the weed is complex
requiring long term management plans which
will have economic impacts on land owners,
Are the leaf
bases white?
YES
Is the ligule
white and
hairless?
YES
Leaves roll like a
needle between
fingers
NO
YES
Then it’s
Poa spp.
IT’S
SERRATED
TUSSOCK!
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West
Tamar
Community
Christmas
Lunch
West Tamar continues to be the place to
live! Community members once again
showed their generosity by providing
a Christmas Lunch for members of
our community who would have been
spending Christmas Day without others.
The function was organised by a
sub-committee of Tresca Community
House led by Mary Bates under the
auspices of Tresca and the Beaconsfield
Neighbourhood House, held at the
Beaconsfield Community Centre.
A full meal prepared, cooked and
served by a band of volunteers led by
Katrina Bulman.
Around 60 people sat down to Christmas
Lunch, with trimmings, in a happy and
friendly atmosphere and had a most
enjoyable time. Sister Frances McShane
said Grace, Kerry Finch MLC was the
MC and entertainment was provided by
Derry Nielsen.
Tresca, Beaconsfield Neighbourhood
House and the organising committee
wish to thank all of those people who
gave so generously of their time, the
large number of people who gave both
food and wine and the West Tamar
Council, Rotary Club of West Tamar and
the West Tamar Lions Club who helped to
make this a great day and without whose
help and generosity it could not have
taken place.
Boom Gates – Crown Land
Reserve Leased By WTC
VEHICLE ACCESS
CLOSED DUE
TO EXCESSIVE
DUMPING OF
HOUSEHOLD
RUBBISH
The Crown Land Reserve off Greens Beach
Road, also known as the "Tree Dump" or
Brandy Dam Reserve, has been increasingly
used by the public as an unofficial tip.
In order to control this illegal dumping of
rubbish, through negotiation with Crown Land
Services, boom gates have been installed on
the access roads off Greens Beach Rd and
Rifle Range Rd, as indicated by the shown
on the map. Each boom gate is installed
within sight of the public road, the one at Rifle
Range Rd being below the Tasmania Mine
processing plant.
The number of keys issued for these locks
will be kept to a minimum and have only been
supplied to providers of emergency services
and 3 organisations that require access to
carry on their business. Keys are available for
legitimate public access from the Riverside,
Exeter and Beaconsfield Council offices and
will require the name and signature of the
person seeking to access the site on issue and
return of the key. Legitimate access includes
the fishing clubs who have a licence to access
the dams.
Any further enquiries can be directed to
Karen Loughborough – West Tamar Council,
Asset Risk Supervisor, Phone 6394 5386
Community Grants Now Open
West Tamar community groups are invited
to apply for council’s 2010/11 Community
Grants. These grants are available to assist
in undertaking projects that will facilitate or
develop community projects.
Applications must be from ‘not-for-profit’
organisations and projects should:
• Extend or advance knowledge,
understanding or participation in the
community;
• Address relevant community issues of
significance;
• Be initiated within the community and
actively involve local people;
• Encourage wider usage and/or improve
community facilities
Applications will not be considered for:
• Commercial enterprise projects
• Duplication of existing facilities or
programs;
• Retrospective funding;
• Paying of debts.
Applicants are expected to contribute to the
cost of the project either financially or in kind
and all applications must be discussed with
the appropriate officer prior to lodgment.
Closing date: Friday 19th March 2010
Jannie Turner
Community Services Manager
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Girl Guides Australia
Celebrate 100 Years
The Guides in the West Tamar Municipal Area
began celebrating 100 years of Guiding with
a big bang.
Guides travelled from Beaconsfield, Exeter,
Grindelwald, Legana and Riverside to Geelong
to attend ACE2010 Jamboree, making new
friends, sleeping in tents for 8 days with 2500
other guides.
2010 will be a busy one, participating in many
events to celebrate 100 years of guiding
including:
• Thinking Day – including water activities
• Australian and International Service
Challenge
• Clean up Australia Day
• ANZAC Day
• Centenary Guide Biscuit Selling
• 100 Down Under Gathering
• Simultaneous Campfires around the Nation
• World Environment Day
• National Tree Planting Day
• Flying the Flag
• Quambatook 2010 (camp)
The Tamar Valley Girl Guides welcomes any
memorabilia that you would like to share
or for further information on how to join the
celebrations or becoming a volunteer with girl
guides,
Contact Alison Filgate, Support and
Development Officer North Girl Guides
Tasmania
Phone: 6383 4866 Mobile: 0417 058 039 or
Email: sdonorth@girlguidestas.org.au
Guides meet at:
Beaconsfield: Tuesday's 3.15 - 5.00pm.
Catholic Hall, Weld Street, Beaconsfield
Exeter: Thursday's 6.15 - 8.00pm.
Tresca, Exeter
Legana: Thursday's 6.15 - 7.45pm.
Memorial Hall, Fulton Street, Legana
West Tamar SES Unit
West Tamar SES Road Accident Rescue unit provide a vital rescue
service to the West Tamar Community and surrounding areas.
The unit is based at Council Works Depot,
Biloo Street, Exeter and is run by a team of
committed volunteers with resources such
as 2 rescue vehicles and a support trailer.
All members receive national accredited
training in Rescue Skills, First Aid, Road
Accident Rescue and many other areas of
professional development with regular training
every second Monday from 7 - 9.30pm.
The West Tamar SES Unit can be called upon
24 hours a day to conduct patient extraction
from motor vehicle accidents, assist police with
traffic control,
remote area search
and rescue, respond
to storms, floods and other
natural disasters. If you would like to be a part
of this exciting and rewarding service please
contact Oliver Breeze, Regional Officer on
6336 3790 or 0418 121 845.
If you require assistance from the SES for
Storms or Floods please phone the national
hot line 132 500, for all other life threatening
emergencies call 000.
The Community and student teams post
match celebration
Community
Team retain the
COMMUNITY
CRICKET
CLASH trophy
On Wednesday 9th December 2009 Grade 10
leavers at Exeter High School battled against
the community team, consisting of teachers,
parents, locals and council employees,
in the annual 20/20 Community Cricket Clash.
This is the second year the event has been
held, which aims to provide some fun for grade
10 leavers and connect high school students
with members of the wider community.
Highlights of this year’s match included:
the commentary by a member of Exeter High
School’s teaching staff, the sledging
of teachers by the students, and the lack
of cricketing ability among council staff.
The community team got off to a strong start
and never looked back, eventually winning
the match by 3 wickets to retain the trophy.
Spectators at the match included students and
parents who cheered both teams on.
The event also included a sausage sizzle which
raised money to be donated towards junior
football in the West Tamar.
We look forward to continuing this event
next year!
Stewart Bell
Youth Development Officer
West Tamar Road Accident Rescue Unit in training
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Calendar of
Events
7 March
Clean Up Australia Day
14 March
Beauty Point Triathlon
17 March
St Patrick’s Day
21 March
Harmony Day
2 April
West Tamar 3 Peaks Festival
10-18 April
National Youth Week
17 April
Rosevears Speedboat Spectacular
25 April
ANZAC Day
27 April - 2 may
Targa Tasmania
10 - 16 May
National Volunteer Week
23 May
Batman Bridge Festival
20 - 26 June
Drug Action Week
1 August
National Tree Day
Curtains,
Lights, Action!
The Rowella Drama Club are looking
forward to a fabulous year.
Our 2010 production will commence in
October so we are looking for volunteers
to help with set design and construction,
costumes, lighting, sound, distribution
and catering.
If you would like to help in any way please
contact Jillian on 6394 7762 or Karen on
0418 139 826
Council
meeting dates
Council meetings for this quarter
are scheduled for 1.30pm as
follows:
16 March
Council Offices, Riverside
20 April
Council Chambers, Beaconsfield
18 May
Council Offices, Riverside
15 June
Council Chambers, Beaconsfield
Those in the community wishing to speak at a
council meeting may do so at 1.30pm during
ANZAC Day 2010
the Community Input and Public Question
time. 30 minutes is allocated with a maximum
of 15 minutes for community ideas input and
15 minutes for public questions.
Community input time limits any one speaker
to a maximum of 5 minutes and Public
Question time a maximum of 3 questions
on any specific subject. A question will
be answered if the information is known
otherwise it will be taken on notice and
followed up with a response in writing.
Where there are several persons wishing to
ask questions, a rotational basis will be used.
If you wish an issue to be raised at a council
meeting, you should first contact your local
councillors and discuss your issue with them.
The function of councillors is to facilitate
communications between the council and the
community.
The Australian & New Zealand forces landed on Gallipoli on 25th April,
a battle that lasted 8 months and saw both sides suffering heavy casualties.
The 25th of April was officially named ANZAC
Day in 1916, marked by a wide variety of
ceremonies and services in Australia, London
and the Australian camp in Egypt. Over 2,000
Australian and New Zealand troops marched
through the streets of London where they
were dubbed “Knights of Gallipoli”
During the 1920’s ANZAC Day was
established as a national day of
commemoration for the 60,000 Australians
who died during the war. In 1927 every state
observed some form of public holiday and by
the mid-30’s all the rituals we now associate
with the day – dawn vigils, marches, memorial
services, reunions, two-up games – were
firmly adopted as part of the ANZAC day
culture.
Beaconsfield
The Dawn service, fall in at the Cenotaph,
RSL Park Beaconsfield at 5.50am followed by
breakfast at The Club Hotel.
At 10.40am ex-service men and women
will join the march through Beaconsfield
to the cenotaph, followed by a light lunch
provided by the Beaconsfield Girl Guides in
the Function Room, Beaconsfield Community
Centre.
All families and visitors welcome. For more
information please contact Colin Smee on
6383 2073 or 0417 347 865
Exeter
The dawn service will commence with a
torchlight march to the cenotaph at 5.50am,
followed by the dawn service, cooked
breakfast, coffee, tea and gunfire.
The 11am service will take place at the
Cenotaph, Exeter RSL, followed by lunch
provided by the Ladies Auxiliary and
members of the Exeter RSL Club.
Visitors and families welcome. For further
information please contact Wendy, Exeter
RSL Manager on 6394 4235
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