2019 August

Girgarre Gazette August 2019 Page 1

Girgarre Gazette August 2019 Page 2 

COTTAGE COORDINATOR’S CATCH UP 

I hope this finds you happy and healthy! What a 

busy month July turned out to be. Once again, we 

had over 200 people through our doors, multiple 

car trips, food relief packages, seniors days, training 

days, school holidays and much, much more making 

July quite hectic. 

Two of our wonderful volunteers Debra and 

Wendy excelled themselves with our Christmas in 

July lunch and we had 26 people attend. The food 

was glorious and the company fantastic! They 

received beautiful bunches of flowers from the 

Seniors who wanted to show their appreciation. 

We have been quite successful on the grant front, 

winning a large grant from Transport Victoria to 

revamp our car booking systems, expand our 

program, recruit more drivers (yippee we now have 

20 on our books) and move into the electronic age. 

As part of this, we held a driver training session 

that 14 attended. Some pics from our day. 

We are always looking for new committee members 

and if you are interested, please drop by The 

Cottage to collect a nomination form. Management 

Committee members play a vital role in serving 

their communities and bring passion, commitment, 

skills and experience to the Neighbourhood House 

that they lead. If you are new to committees, there 

is no need to worry. You will be provided with all of 

the information you need; role descriptions, induction 

packages, as well as ongoing support and 

advice from The Cottage team. 

Looking forward to seeing you, the heaters are on! 

Take care and bye for now 

Kezia 

Finally, our AGM is on Monday the 16 th of 

September at 7pm. To be held at The Cottage in 

the utility room (at the back) it will be well lit, warm 

and inviting. Tea, coffee and a light supper will be 

provided. 

The Girgarre Gazette a Community Cottage Publication 

LOCAL PHONE BOOK - there are 150 local 

phone books to distribute. Call into the Cottage 

if you would like one. They are not available 

from the Post Office.


SGR GIANTS VISIT THE HANGER 

On Thursday July 4 the SGR Giants ventured to Melbourne to visit The Hangar, the home of the Essendon Football 

Club. 

Reports filtering back are very positive with the children having a great time. For many of the Giants this may be a 

once in a lifetime opportunity. 

Players would like to thank Ian Harris for driving the bus and assisting, along with Rick Miller, Mick McLeod, Ian 

Simpson and Rob Donovan for supervising the day and thank you to the SGR Giants for providing this opportunity. 

The players also had a training session on the ovals 

that they have. One being a replica of the MCG and 

one a replica of Marvel Stadium. 

Players from the under 12's and under 14's were 

given the opportunity to explore the inner sanctum 

of The Hangar, taking a look around the gym, the 

recovery pools and the rehab areas. 

Article and photos by Tammy and Rob Donovan. 

Girgarre Football Netball Club 2019 Fixtures 

Rnd 15 August 3—Home 

V Rushworth 

Rnd 16 August 10—Home 

V Merrigum 

Rnd 17 August 17— BYE 

Rnd 18 August 24—Away 

V Rushworth 

GF September 2.


YE’ OLD WINTER FEAST— 

Bernie Ryan 

Jenny and Ian Wadelton 

The 6th of July was the date of the second old Winter Feast in the 

Girgarre Memorial Hall. Huge servings of succulent pig, chicken, beef 

and roast vegetables were followed by dessert, cheeses and fruits – 

this made for an evening of magnificent food and pageantry. 

Fiona Cordingly and her wonderful team partnered with Bernie Ryan 

and Friends of the Gardens for yet another unforgettable evening in 

Girgarre. 

Maree Gadzinski and George Weeks 

Di Blythman & Jenny Bassett 

Merrilyn Cardwell 

Wayne Hansford 

Fiona Cordingly 

Girgarre Memorial Hall AGM will be held on Tues 27th August at 6:45 pm at the RSL, 

everyone welcome. Community members and regular user groups are invited to attend in order to support the 

Committee which administers this vital community asset.


GARDENING NOTES 

Understanding Plant Dormancy: Nearly all plants go dormant in winter— 

whether they’re growing indoors or out in the garden. This period of rest is 

crucial to their survival in order to regrow each year. While plant dormancy 

during cold conditions is important, it may be equally important during 

times of stress. For instance, during periods of extreme heat or drought, 

many plants (especially trees) will go into a dormancy-like state, shedding 

their leaves early in order to conserve what little moisture may be available 

to ensure their survival. 

Read more at Gardening Know How: Understanding Plant Dormancy: 

GREEN THUMBS NURSERY 

Opening Hours are 

Monday and Wednesday 

10am until 1 pm or by appointment. 

Phone Loraine 5854 6236 

Below: Carol Ohlin & Loraine Warde 

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/plantdormancy.htm 

10 July 

Well the excitement for last week was the power went out. 

Not a huge problem but the temperature plummeted meaning 

we were huddled around trying to keep warm. Debra had 

the foresight to utilise the gas and boil the water for a cuppa, 

just what we needed. After an hour the power returned and 

we had a lovely lunch of soup and bread and butter pudding. 

Didn’t play games or do puzzles, we just chatted quite happily. 

After lunch we all departed quite early as we had things to do. 

17 July 

Last week we went to the Shepparton RSL for some lively 

entertainment with Mick Tenace. The place was packed to 

the rafters with four more tables squished in, maybe the cold 

weather is driving everyone inside. When Debra was taking 

orders everyone was picking the roast, even Buff much to 

Debra’s surprise as Buff always orders the fish. Well, when it 

came to the meal delivery with one roast left to collect, no 

one was claiming it and Buff didn’t have meal. When Debra 

said Buff you ordered the roast, he was quite shocked, so fish 

for Buff from now on. We think he just got caught up in the 

roast ordering frenzy. On the way home we noticed that the 

river was up and saw the damage done to the trees from the 

storm on the weekend. Our volunteers excelled themselves 

with door to door service, dropping the seniors off at their 

homes. 

24 July 

The Girgarre Community Cottage Seniors had their Christmas 

in July lunch last week and what a turn out we had. 26 people 

joined us for a traditional roast lunch of pork & lamb with all 

of the trimmings. This was followed by plum puddings, custard 

and cheesecake, thanks Joy. There was a slight debacle 

over a packet of liquorice all-sorts, but it was all sorted… pardon 

the pun! Debra saved the day (and the lollies) so there 

are some for our next trip. away, 

31 July 

SENIORS NOTES 

What a wonderful trip we had to Seymour , even though it 

was a tad grey and cold. The Vietnam wall was well worth the 

trip, very interesting and the habitat display really enhances 

the visit. We wandered around for about an hour and then 

the cold beat us, back to the bus we went. We drove around 

Seymour, taking in the sights as one of our regulars had never 

been to Seymour before. We settled on lunch at one of the 

pubs, the Railway Hotel and the food was delicious. House 

made snitzels and a very yummy lambs fry, bacon and mash. 

Hearty and warming after being out in the cold. After lunch 

we went and had a look at the Seymour Railway station which 

is beautifully historic. On the way home, we came through 

Mooroopna as some had never been on that road for a bit of 

a look see.


Development Group General Meeting - Tuesday 30th July 2019 

The vision: To build a sustainable vibrant community and create 

opportunities to celebrate the achievements of the town 

Resolutions Ian Bertram reported that meetings are 

planned with investors re the biodigester in a fortnight 

and that there is a lot of outside interest in what he is 

proposing. 

Micro Solar Farm Greg Fitzpatrick reported that security 

fencing had been installed and that frames are being 

laid out across the paddocks. 

Solar Farm Peter Leeson reported that they are waiting 

on the final report for confirmation of the undertaken 

studies from AEMO (Australian Energy Operator). These 

studies make sure the systems can be maintained. Peter 

expects to attend the August Development Group 

meeting with good news re commencement of solar 

farm. 

Fairly Leadership Program Fairly Leadership will return 

to Girgarre for their Small Town gathering in 2020. Euroa 

has stepped up to hold this year’s event. 

Signage It was decided that signage at the rear of hall be 

updated and appropriate signage re the Revival Project 

be completed. One sign will be for coming events and all 

community groups are welcome to advertise their 

events. 

Market It was noted how the July market was the most 

miserable, cold market that many could remember. 

Amazingly some stall holders reported average takings 

while some even had good sales. Have commenced 

work on a new logo for our market. The newly appointed 

market committee has met once to discuss the 

appointment of a coordinator who will manage the day 

to day running of the market (please see add in this 

Gazette page 19). 

Graeme Leak Graeme Leak has very happily accepted a 

short two week contract with Girgarre in January. 

Graeme is hoping to involve two creative artists from 

Melbourne for one of the planning days. Both artists are 

leaders in their craft and would be a great contribution 

to the thinking in the next stage of the Sound Walk. It is 

envisaged that perhaps as many as 6 new installations 

will be designed and delivered. Wallace has already great 

plans for a Dethridge wheel. 

Junkestra Players are planning to gather together in 

August to plan out the next stages for the orchestra 

which will include a performance at the Moosic Muster 

in January. 

The Event Operational Team Is made up of all the 

volunteers who work tirelessly in setting up for all the 

events we hold in Girgarre – they toil away to ensure 

that our events are well managed and safe for all and will 

be undertaking additional training in Traffic management 

and OH & S in October. Recently this team undertook 

the renumbering of the sites for both the Craft and 

Produce Markets. 

Jigarre Jammin Another excellent day of the re vamped 

winter program with 50 musicians participating in a day 

filled with upbeat music and song – this month featured 

everything Rock and Roll – Jigarre Jammin’ is held on the 

4th Saturday of every month and everybody is welcome 

to come along to listen, to play and to sing. 

RSL Rob Axen reported that the Girgarre RSL is still in 

the planning stage of Going for Gold program as well as 

the planning for the 100-year celebration in 2020. 

Gargarro Botanical Garden Doc reported on a very 

positive meeting with Regional Development Victoria re 

the Detail Design funding. He also reported that a steering 

committee for the delivery of the Detailed Design 

of Stage 1 of the Gardens will be made up of the board 

members of Gargarro, Bernie Ryan from Friends of the 

Gardens, Jill Burness a BEGANZ representative, Claire 

Wood, a RDV rep and Jim Begly from the CMA. Discussions 

were also held re next steps with the establishment 

of the nursery at the gardens. It was also resolved that 

the Development Group would purchase a portable 

toilet for use at the gardens and nursery as well as being 

able to be used at events held in Girgarre. 

Friends of the Garden Bernie Ryan reported on a very 

successful Ye’ Old Winter Feast at the Girgarre Memorial 

Hall with many attendees already booking their places 

for next year. 

Recreation Reserve Greg Fitzpatrick reported on 

another very successful chook auction with 400 lots sold. 

Next chook auction is in September. 

CFA George Dibattista reported that the CFA has had a 

walkover for both the ACM milk factory as well as 

Fonterra. 

Girgarre Web site Sally Canny, who is an administrator 

of the Girgarre Web Site is requesting each group associated 

with Girgarre’s website to check their pages and 

update her with information and images to keep it 

current and interesting. sallycox4@hotmail.com 

Muster Planning is well underway for the 2020 Muster. 

A $3000 grant for Community Events from Campaspe 

Shire has been obtained. The Gypsy’s have put up their 

hands to return to as well as the Jazz Band, the James 

Gang and Green Fieldz who will feature in the Saturday 

night concert. Friday nights concert has some old friends 

returning as well as a couple of new surprises. The RSL 

will again be in charge of the kitchen 

Activation of our Sound Shell Planning is underway to 

form a committee to oversee and manage the musical 

events held in Girgarre and particularly the activation of 

the Sound Shell. 

GO TO PAGE 15 FOR THE LOCAL EVENTS AT A GLANCE. AGM’S for Tennis, Hall, Rec Reserve and Cottage.


COMING EVENT 

BUSH DANCE 

6:30pm 31 August 2019 

Girgarre Memorial Hall 

A Heart Warming Dinner and Dancing. 

Music by the Billabong Bushies 

Can’t dance? No drama. 

There’s always a caller to tell you how. 

Popular and great fun. 

BYO drinks and nibbles 

$20 adult. $10 under 12 yrs. Free under 5 yrs. 

Booking: Jenny Bassett Ph: 5852 2816 

Rushworth & District Community Bank- Partnering with Girgarre 

CUSTOMERS AND COMMUNITIES FIRST 

Ever since the Royal Commission into the banking industry, 

the culture of banking in Australia has become a hot topic. 

The attitude of the big four banks, along with other financial 

industry groups towards their customers was intensely 

scrutinised, creating a great deal of ongoing interest in the 

media. 

The Bendigo Bank, via its Community Bank franchises is very 

proud of its success and culture. They do not however, ‘rest 

on their laurels’, but continue to build the good reputation 

they have earned over many years of service to the local community. 

The focus of the recent Regional Community Bank Conference 

in Marysville had this approach at its heart. Strategies to 

strengthen Community Banking's vision of being the Bank of 

Choice for small rural Communities was a central theme of the 

conference. The aim is to continue to develop a friendly and 

professional approach to customers; one that that always 

puts the customer first alongside the community networks the 

bank and customers alike support. 

Strategies included were designed to reduce any complexity 

when dealing with customers; by investing in talented and 

diverse staff and by providing them with training and a workplace 

where they are comfortable and valued. This continuing 

focus on customer service has been a very successful component 

of the Community Banking program now so widespread 

across Victoria. 

Three of the Rushworth and District Community Bank Directors 

and myself attended the Regional Community Bank 

Conference. Events such as these keep us informed of developments 

and issues faced by Community Banks in the changing 

world of banking. We especially enjoyed networking with 

other directors from Community Banks throughout Victoria 

and Tasmania. Volunteer Directors are at the heart of 

Community banking and we found it a very useful event to 

attend. 

During the conference it was also pleasing to see the Rushworth 

P-12 Breakfast Program included in the video of the 

‘Making the Change’ advertising campaign in the media. Until 

next time, Christine Borger. Chair. 

Rushworth & District Community Bank.


JUNIOR PUBLIC SPEAKING FINALS 

The Stanhope Lions Club held the Junior Public Speaking 

Finals between Girgarre and Stanhope Primary Schools 

at the Girgarre Hall on Sunday the 14th July 2019 

Grade 5 & 6 winner was Remi McQueen and runner up 

was William Hipwell Grade 3 & 4 winner was Will 

Harrison and runner up was Brooke Currie 

Many thanks to our Judges; Josie Watson, Rob Axen and 

Niki Cardello for their hard work in making the decision 

of winners. Also thanks to the Lions for an excellent 

afternoon tea which was enjoyed by all who attended 

Contestants will now go on to contest in the Zone final 

also to be held at the Girgarre Hall on Sunday the 4th 

August 2019 at 1pm start. We wish them well in the 

competition. 

In other News; Six Lion’s and partners attended The 

Rushworth Lion's Changeover dinner, great night last 

Thursday evening 

Grades 5 and 6. William Hipwell, Remi McQueen, Avis Weller, 

Lilyanna Cardamone and Wyatt Seabrook. 

ACCOMMODATION WANTED. 

Hi Folks, we have a gentleman who lives in Lockington 

but works in Stanhope. He is looking for some 

accommodation for four nights a week. He travels with 

his own kitchen and food and is just looking for a room 

as the weather cools. If you can assist, please contact 

The Cottage on 5854 6482 and we will share details. 

Thanks. Kezia 

GIRGARRE TENNIS CLUB AGM 

Girgarre Tennis Club will hold its 

Annual General Meeting on the 

21st of August, 2019, starting at 

6:30pm at the Tennis Club 

Rooms. 

Any adults interested in playing senior tennis or 

parents with children interesting in playing 

junior tennis in the coming season are encouraged 

to attend. 

Nominations for President, Secretary and 

Treasurer will be open. 

We are also looking for expressions of interest 

from anyone wanting to play in the upcoming 

2019/20 junior and senior competitions, as well 

as Hot Shots for children below competition 

age. Please advise of interest at the AGM or by 

contacting the Club contacts listed below. 

For further details or to lodge apologies, please 

contact Club President, Duncan Rodrick on 

0427391706, or Secretary, Fiona Smith on 

0408502274. 

Grades 3 and 4. Brooke Currie, Will Harrison, Avis Weller, Lily 

Ponton and Xavier Pangrazio. 

Volunteer of the Month 

Ron Barkla. 

A huge welcome to one of our newest volunteers. 

Ron we are so pleased to have you on board. Your 

easy going nature, willingness to give everything a 

go and chip in when needed, is magic. 

Thanks Ron and welcome.


GIRGARRE KINDERGARTEN 

Where has the year gone? The months seem to be going by so 

fast, yet upon reflection we have certainly managed to achieve 

a lot in that time. 

Term Two highlights were the Mother’s Day Afternoon, Flying Bookwork Excursion into Kyabram, Uncle Rick’s Aboriginal Smoking 

Ceremony, St Augustine School Visit and a Teddy Bear Picnic. Term Three is looking just as exciting with library borrowing 

commencing, Bravehearts Incursion and Father’s Day Afternoon. 

Earn & Learn Stickers 

For all those who collected Woolworth Earn and Learn stickers, we sincerely thank 

you for your support. We had hundreds handed in to kinder, dropped in the boxes 

at Kyabram and even some mailed to us from family and friends in other towns and 

cities! In total we filled 111 sheets of stickers! For a kindergarten with eight families 

this was a phenomenal effort. The frightening part of this tally is that each sheet 

reflects $600 worth of groceries – that’s a total of $66,600! The outcome of this program 

is so positive for our kinder children. Robyn (lead educator) has been able to 

purchase an amazing array of resources for our kindergarten that includes sand pit 

buckets, kinder scissors, yoga cards, mortar and pestle, measuring volume cylinders. 

Pies & Slices 

Our Term Two Fundraiser was a great success. We managed to sell over $700 worth of pies and slices from 

Kyabram Bakery – that’s over 35 pies and 15 slices! Combined with our KPMC kindergartens in Kyabram over 

$1000 was raised for our three kindergartens! Thank you! 

ARB Car Fridge Raffle 

Our Term Three Fundraiser is a Father’s Day Raffle. The major prize is a 60L ARB Car 

Fridge valued at $1,700. Tickets are only $5 and will be sold up until the 30 th August 

2019. If you are interested please contact our PAC Fundraising contact Sally on 

0419 481 825 or drop into the kinder and see Robyn. 

Plastic Bottle Top Collection 

The Girgarre Cottage is currently collecting plastic lids 

from milk, juice, water and soft drink bottles for 

Envision, to be converted into prosthetic hands for 

kids. Girgarre Kindergarten has offered to support 

The Cottage by having another drop off point for collection 

around town. Please feel free to drop off any 

cleaned lids you may have to the kinder (as well as 

The Cottage) where an upcycled Earn and Learn Woolworth box is located in our foyer area. 

For more information https://envision.au/envision-hands/ 

Enrolments 2020 

It is never too late to join in the fun at Girgarre Kindergarten! 

We are under the umbrella of KPMC (Kyabram Preschool Management Committee) which have formally closed enrolments for 

2020 but there are still places at Girgarre. Families are welcome any time during opening hours to drop in and view the daily 

events and enrol. The Lead educator, Robyn Swan is happy to assist in any way. Our hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 

9am to 2pm. 

FENNEL—aniseed flavour. 

Eat raw, roasted, in soups and salads. 

Rich source of Vitamin C 

One cup of fennel bulb contains almost 20 percent of the daily requirement of vitamin C, 

making it quite a rich source of this beneficial vitamin of our diet. Vitamin C improves general 

immune system health, produces and repairs skin tissues, helps form collagen, and protects the 

blood vessel walls as an antioxidant against the harmful effects of free radicals that can frequently 

lead to heart diseases. 

https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/herbs-and-spices/health-benefits-of-fennel.html


Junkestra 

Video of Theatre performance 

If you would like to see the official version of the Junkestra performance at the Deakin Edge Theatre Melbourne, 

then please go to www.graemeleak.com and follow the links. There are also videos of the launch of Piano 

Piano and The Fire Bells, along with a video of Graeme’s last workshop with the Jigarre Jammers. The videos have 

come up well and are worth a look.


THE FOUR PILLARS OF GIRGARRE 

WHO WE ARE 

The Girgarre 

Development Group 

Celebrating the Achievements 

of our town. 

Building a Sustainable and 

Vibrant Community. 

Education 

The Girgarre Primary School 

Preparing a Path to the Future 

The Girgarre Community Kindergarten 

We aim to achieve an environment where everyone belongs, 

feels welcomed, valued and respected, while providing 

learning opportunities for children 

through exploration and play. 

The Community Cottage 

The Community Centre exists to help, 

support and encourage people of this rural 

area to enrich their lives by developing 

friendships and new learning skills. 

Sport 

The Girgarre Recreation Reserve 

The Girgarre Football Netball Club 

The Girgarre Tennis Club 

The Girgarre Cricket Club 

Our active and vibrant community, working together 

CONTACT THE COTTAGE 

Girgarre Community Group Inc. 

(The Cottage) 

A1601 ABN: 66 944 230 131. 

27 Olympic St. (P.O. Box 35), Girgarre, 3624 

Phone: (03) 5854 6482 Fax: (03) 5854 6484 

http://girgarre.com.au/girgarre-community-cottage 

E-mail: girgarrenh@bigpond.com 

Coordinator: Kezia Talbot 

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GOOD YARN—A woman had just returned to her home 

from an evening of church services when she was startled by 

an intruder. 

She caught the man in the act of robbing her home of its 

valuables and yelled: 

"Stop !! Acts 2:38 !!" (Repent and be Baptised, in the name 

of Jesus Christ, so that your sins may be forgiven.) 

The burglar stopped in his tracks. The woman calmly called 

the Police and explained what she had done. 

As the Officer cuffed the man to take him in, he asked the 

burglar: 

"Why did you just stand there ? All the old lady did was yell a 

scripture to you." 

"Scripture ?" replied the burglar, "I thought she said she had 

an Axe and Two 38s !!" 

Tongala & District Memorial 

Aged Care Service Inc. 

Serving the Community since 1925 

• R.M McHale Hostel, Koraleigh Nursing Home 

for planned & emergency respite care & permanent 

residential aged care 

• Deakin Village – retirement rental units 

• Memorial Drive Retirement Village 

For further information contact: 

Sarah Tee, 18 Purdey St, Tongala Vic. 3621 

Phone: 03 5859 800 

Email: admin@tongalaagedcare.com.au 

“Care in a Friendly Town”


CLASSIFIEDS & SERVICES


Group Name Details Contact name Contact number 

The Girgarre Community Group Inc. President Duncan Rodrick 0429 391 706 

The Girgarre Community Cottage 

3rd Monday 7pm 

Coordinator Kezia Talbot 5854 6482 

Girgarre Seniors 

Girgarre Cottage 

Words on Wheels 


Tuesdays 10:45am Debra Stelzer 5854 6482 

Discuss chosen books 

3rd Tuesdays 6pm 

Carol Ohlin 5854 6371 

Girgarre Green Thumbs Nursery Nursery Sales Carol/Loraine W Carol 5854 6371 

Girgarre Open Garden Committee Open Garden Festival Loraine Warde 58546236/0438 546 237 

Girgarre Playgroup 0-5 years 

Monday 10-12pm, 

Jigarre Ukulele (J-Ukes) 

1st & 3rd Wed (5th) 1:30pm 

Girgarre Patchwork Quilters 

Fridays 9:30am 

Girgarre Line Dancers 

Thursdays 2pm $7 

Carpet Bowls-Thursdays 7:15pm 

April to August 

Girgarre Kindergarten 

Begins 2nd week of terms. 

Play/learn with others 


Quilters and sewing group 

Memorial Hall 

Sharon Pell 5854 6482 

Lyn Cosham 5859 0297 

Nola Marke 5854 8226 

Memorial Hall Gloria Atkins 0400 539 778 

All ages. 

Memorial Hall 

Theo George 

Rob Varcoe 

0428 740 976 

0409 975 997 

Girgarre Community Kindergarten Lead Educator Robyn Swan 5854 6368 

Girgarre Primary School Principal Peter Caldow 5854 6275 

Girgarre Returned Services League 

1st Tuesdays 7pm. Feb-Nov 

President 

RSL Club Room 

Laurie Young 5854 6303 

Girgarre Country Fire Authority 

1st Monday 7:30pm 

Stanhope/Girgarre Lions Club 

2nd Wednesday 7pm 

Captain 

CFA Meeting Room 

President 

Stanhope Hotel 

Maree Gadzinski 5854 6264 

Avis Weller 5854 6383 

Girgarre Community Church 

Sundays 9:30am 

Stanhope and District Men’s Shed 

Mon, Wed, Fri. 9am-12 

Christian Church Ron Gregory 5854 6382 

Have fun and create. 

3 Tivey Rd. Stanhope 

Des Crichton 0457 300 321 

Girgarre Memorial Hall Committee Memorial Hall Sandra McDonald 5854 6324 

Girgarre Development Group (DGD) 

Last Tuesday, Jan-Nov 7:30pm 

Girgarre Improvements 

Memorial Hall 

Jan Smith 5854 6283 

Gargarro Project Gargarro Botanic Gardens Athol McDonald 5854 6324 

Friends of Gargarro Garden Chairperson Bernie Ryan 5857 2407 

Girgarre Craft Market 

2nd Sundays. 8:30-12 

Bookings/enquiries Carol Ohlin 5854 6371 

Girgarre Farmer’s Market Bookings/enquiries Jan Smith 5854 6283 

Jigarre Jammers. Feb to Nov 

4th Saturday 10:30-4pm $2 

Acoustic Music Irene Labbett 0429 149 246 

Girgarre Living History 

Book title “Girgarre” 

Record of local history 

Athol McDonald 

Jenny Wadelton 

5854 6324 

5852 2301 

Girgarre Recreational Reserve President Darren Butler 0427 546 332 

Girgarre Football/Netball Club President Brendon Nicholson 0413 022 398 

Girgarre Cricket Club President Mick Coyne 0488 296 566 

Girgarre Tennis Club 

President 

Secretary 

Duncan Rodrick 

Fiona Smith 

0427 391 706 

0408 502 274


ANOTHER MILESTONE CENTENARY GIRGARRE - RSL Turns 100 next year. 

Girgarre R.S.L will turn over a century of service to 

the Girgarre and District community in 2020. What a 

remarkable milestone for the men and women of the 

district who have faithfully served our nation in peace 

and in war. 

Early planning has begun with a proposed date for the 

celebrations of 3 October 2020, (the first Saturday in October), 

so please factor this in your long-range plans. 

To happen however, the support of those of you who 

have any photos or memorabilia you are willing to share 

would be appreciated. Stories from over the years would also 

be very welcome. We are more than happy to make sure all 

items are safely returned. 

If you have can help, we would love to hear 

from you. Contacts: 

President, Laurie Young 5854 6303, mob: 

0429009515 

Bill Perry 

Treasurer, Rob Axen 58546429 or 

Secretary, Bill Perry 0408 174 543. 

We will keep you informed of our progress as plans 

advance. Looking forward to hearing from you. 

William Perry - Secretary 

August 24 Jigarre Jammin’ Session. 

The winter program for August is something special. Some of our liveliest musicians have put together some 

Tunes for the Middle Jam. Nothing too strenuous, a mix of lively and pretty. This is an opportunity for melody 

players to come to the fore, whether you play by ear or read music, you will have an opportunity to focus on 

the melodies. The rest of us will strum or pick along. It will be wonderful hour of fabulous music, led by the 

Billabong Bushies and the Pure Drop band. Remember it's for everyone, no expertise needed. 

September Camp weekend sees us revert to our Summer Program until winter next year. 

September 26-29 Camp Month 

A fantastic weekend of camaraderie and musical Allsorts. We open up the Hall facilities and you are welcome to use them, 

including the BBQ. It always nice to get together and socialise over our meals in the Supper room. There's heaps of room for 

everyone and the amenities are good (hot showers). Wander over and introduce yourself to the other campers, maybe join in a 

Jam. There's nothing nicer than small groups, sometimes large ones, making music waft over the park or everyone sharing a 

drink and a nibble as the sun sets. Please remember this is a BYO weekend, you need to be self sufficient if camping, there's 

only a small Post Office cum store in Girgarre, it sells some basics and has plenty of ice cream on offer. Stanhope has a supermarket 

and cafe which is 6km away to the south. 

Contacts: 

Jan Smith 5854 6283/ E: garryandjan@bigpond.com for info re January’s Moosic Muster, Jigarre Jammin' or 

Gargarro Gardens Project. 

Di Burgmann 0408 011634/E: diburgmann@hotmail.com re workshops for the Muster, Jigarre Jammin', Volunteers roster. 

Irene 58521 995/0429 149 246/E: jigarrejammers@bigpond.com re this newsletter. 

Gwen 0456 223 184 /E: tekmedia@bigpond.net.au re publicity for the Muster/Jigarre Jammin' 

Lyn 5859 0297/E: kenlyn23@bigpond.com re the web page and the ‘Jukes’ Ukulele group. 

Facebook: Jigarre Jammin' concert venue Webpage: www.girgarre.com.au and follow the links 

LOCAL EVENTS AT A GLANCE 

11 August Girgarre Farmers and Craft Market 

24 August Jigarre Jammin’ (Memorial Hall) 

20 August Digital Lunch - Learning to Skype (The Cottage) 

21 August Tennis Club AGM 6:30pm (Tennis Club Rooms) 

27 August Girgarre Memorial Hall AGM. 6:45pm (RSL Hall) 

31 August Bush Dance (Memorial Hall) 

28 August Recreation Reserve AGM Meeting 

8 September Girgarre Farmers and Craft Market (Chook Auction) 

16 September The Community Cottage AGM 7pm (The Cottage Utility Room at rear) 

24 September Friends of the Garden (GM Hall) 

27,28, 29 September 

28 September 

Jigarre Jammin’ Camp Weekend (Memorial Hall) 

Jiggare Jammin’ Saturday night Concert 

13 October Girgarre Farmers and Craft Market (Chook Auction) 

26 October Jigarre Jammin’ (Memorial Hall) 

27 October Girgarre Open Gardens 

29 November Twilight Market at Gargarro Garden site


COTTAGE SERVICES AND LOCAL CLASSIFIEDS 

COTTAGE HOURS. The Cottage is 

open 10am to 3pm, Monday to 

Thursday at 27 Olympic Street, 

Girgarre. Coordinator: Kezia Talbot. 

Telephone: 5854 6482 for services 

listed below. 

COTTAGE SERVICES. 

FOOD BANK. Food parcel available 

for those in need. Confidentiality ensured. 

Available Monday to Thursday 

10am to 3pm. 

COMMUNITY CAR. Information and 

criteria for bookings. Contact The 

Cottage. 

SENIOR'S GROUP. Meet weekly for 

outings or social events. Meet Tuesdays 

10am at the Cottage. 

UTILITIES ROOM FOR HIRE. Need a 

space to hold a meeting, do some training, 

hold an event or activity? The 

Cottage has a room for hire including 

tea & coffee. 

ITEMS TO HIRE Specialty items 

including shower chairs, walkers, porta 

cots, child's car seat, wheel chair, baby 

bath, high chair, walking sticks. 

VOLUNTEERS WANTED. Teach a class, 

join the committee or help out at the 

nursery. 

FREE PLAYGROUP Mondays 10am to 

12pm. Held at the Girgarre Kindergarten. 

BOOK SWAP Leave a book and take 

one. Free Service at the Cottage. 

DONATE CLEAN DENIM Ros makes it 

into quilts. Stains don't matter. 

DONATE ITEMS TO HELP OTHERS 

Spectacles , mobile phones, routers, 

bras, baby items, mastectomy items, 

cotton clothing suitable for Fijian 

climate www.upliftbras.org. 

Second hand suitcases for storing the 

above donated items would be appreciated. 

GIRGARRE (CAMPASPE) REGIONAL 

LIBRARY Borrow a book, DVDs, talking 

books - thousands of titles can be 

ordered online at 

www.campaspe.vic.gov.au/library 

and delivered to The Cottage. 

PRESCRIPTION SERVICE Leave your 

scripts for collection and return. Free 

service at the Cottage 

LOCAL CLASSIFIEDS 

GIRGARRE PRE-SCHOOL 

Enrolments welcome anytime 

www.kyabramkindergaten.com.au or 

phone 0428 738 147 

GIRGARRE HALL FOR HIRE Available for 

your next event. Phone Sandy Fletcher 

at the Girgarre Post Office T: 5854 6200 

STANHOPE MEN'S SHED Open Mon, 

Wed & Fri, 9am to Noon. Tea & coffee, 

chat, computers, wood and metal 

lathes. Phone Des 0457 300 321 

WORDS ON WHEELS Everyone 

welcome. Stimulating discussions on 

topical subjects. Third Tuesdays 6pm. 

Phone Carol Ohlin 5854 6371 

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK LUNCH AND DINNER 

MONDAY – FRIDAY $10.00 LUNCHES AVAILABLE 

Come in, relax and enjoy our fabulous modern facili- 

82 ALLAN STREET KYABRAM Ph: 5852 2431 

www.kyabramclub.com.au office@kyabramclub.com.au 

QUALITY BISTRO DINING, SUN SHADED PLAYGROUND, 

FOXTEL, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, OFF STREET PARKING, 

SPORTS BAR, LANDSCAPED COURTYARD WITH 

BARBEQUE FACILITIES, CONFERENCE ROOMS, TAB, 

KENO AND EFTPOS FACILITIES.


OPEN MIC SESSIONS 

Colbinabbin Country Hotel are hosting Open Mic sessions starting 18 August 

from 2-5pm. This will continue on the third Sunday of each month. 

Pizza available all arvo. Performers can win a fully paid gig. 

Contact Helen—0417775053 

Organisers are the “Rambling Siulers” pictured. 

From left is Ray Martin, Graeme Prowd, Helen Blomquist and Des Halberd. 

The “Rambling Siulers” will be performing at the Saturday evening Camp 

concert in Girgarre September 28. 

PAT’S CAR REMOVAL 

Phone: 0415 164 855 

Email: 

patsmobilemat@hotmail.com 

SHEPPARTON WORKWEAR & SAFETY 

189 – 197 High Street SHEPPARTON VIC 3630 

FOR ALL YOUR WORKWEAR CORPORATE 

WEAR AND EMBROIDERY 

Ph.: 5831 4838 

Fax: 5831 1696 

Email: sales@sheppartonworkwear.com.au 

Website: www.sheppartonworkwear.com.au



POSITION VACANT 

Girgarre Farmers Market Part-Time Manager 

required—if you love community and getting people 

together for fun, consider sharing the role of Girgarre 

Market Manager to co-ordinate and promote the 

monthly market. Approx. 10 hours a week. Fabulous 

support team to work with. 

For more information garryandjan@bigpond.com 

MARKET WET WEATHER POLICY 

Morgan St Closure...A permit has been obtained from the 

Shire of Campaspe enabling the closure of Morgan Crescent 

to traffic if inclement weather is affecting the parkland. 

Effective between the hours of 6.30am and 3.00pm for the 

following Market days. 11 August, 8 September, 

13 October, 10 November, 8 December 

"Watching your daughter being collected by her date 

feels like handing over a million dollar Stradivarius to 

a gorilla." 

---Jim Bishop

2019 August

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