www.robe.sa.gov.au

SEPTEMBER

2006 No. 305 Mayor: Peter Darr CEO: Rob Kay In this issue: • Robe Library & VIC

News • Garage Sale • Out and About at St

Peters • Robe Football Club

coming events • Light-Up Robe and

Mayoral Christmas Parade Committee

• WizzKids Crazy Winter Sale

• RTTA News • Dentist Dates • Robe Police Charity

Day News • Robe Village Fair News • Meals on wheels

DISTRICT COUNCIL OF

ROBE ROYAL CIRCUS ROBE SA 5276

PO BOX 1 TELEPHONE 08 8768 2003

FACSIMILE 08 8768 2432

council@robe.sa.gov.au

Acting Mayors Report

I have the privilege of doing the Mayors Report while Peter Darr is away.

In all the travelling that I have done, it is a pleasure to return to Robe and see how the town is developing, yet still retaining a harmonious balance between the historic charm and the new buildings. It is nice to see the door complete on the Customs House and special thanks are due to Ian Bruce for his efforts.

With respond to the Marina, ratepayers seem not to be aware that a working plan of the Marina is on the window of the Robe Marina Office at Lake Butler. Moreover Peter Duffy is very willing to answer questions when he has the office open. Equally informative is the newsletter about the Marina Corporation activities that Malcolm Kentish will be shortly distributing to all ratepayers.

Peter Wilkin Council Elections Councils are part of the democratic framework of Australia. The community elects their Council Members every four years. The next Council Elections will be held in November 2006.

KEY DATES - 2006 Council Elections

Friday 11 August 2006 - Voters Roll Closes Tuesday 5 September 2006 - Nominations to stand as a candidate OPEN Tuesday 19 September 2006 (12 noon) - Nominations CLOSE Monday 23 - Friday 27 October 2006 - Ballot Packs sent to enrolled voters Friday 10 November 2006 (5.00pm) - Voting closes (completed ballot forms must be lodged and received by Electoral Officers)

Sporting and Community Assistance Program The District Council of Robe has established the Sporting and Community Assistance Program to provide financial assistance to sporting, recreation and community organisations within the Council area. It is anticipated that the funds sought will exceed the funds available, and therefore applications will be assessed against the following criteria.

• Ability of the organisation to achieve the objectives of the assistance program. • The projects ability to improve the existing sporting facilities. • The contributions offered by the organisation towards the project. • The overall effect of the project in relation to the town with respect to the provision of sporting facilities to locals and tourists. • The need to ensure financial stability of the organisation. • The degree to which the proposed project will assist the organisation. • The positive impact the project will have on the youth of the area.

Applications will be received on the Application Form up to 5pm Friday 29th September 2006 and to be assessed at the October Council Meeting. Advice to successful organisations will be forwarded after the Council meeting.

For Application Forms and further information contact the Chief Executive Officer, Rob Kay on 87682003.

Robe Beachport Recycle 10 Flint Street

Under New Management Heidi Gribble

0409 671 326

Friday 9.00am - 12 noon Sunday 9.00am - 12 noon Monday 9.00am - 12 noon

PLEASE REMOVE ALL CAPS FROM BOTTLES

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) There are bins at the front gates of the Robe Recycling Bottle Yard for dumping all your Recy-clables, non-refundable glass bottles & plas-tics. Prevent dump fill—recycle and use these after hour facilities!!! NO NEWSPAPERS or RUB-BISH PLEASE!!!

Milk Bottles Heidi is willing to accept clear NO DEPOSIT plastic milk & orange containers for

recycling ONLY if they are CRUSHED!!

NO OIL CONTAINERS & NO POLYSTYRENE

DUMP YOUR GLASS HERE!DUMP YOUR GLASS HERE!DUMP YOUR GLASS HERE!

Kev’s HandymanKev’s Handyman For all your handyman needs around the

home

No job too small-Reasonable Rates

ABN 240 6175 0385 BLD 171739

Call Kev on 8768 6120 or 0407 710 778

Robe Visitor Information Centre News

Phone: 08 8768 2465

Who said “computers rule the world” Recently I found an article which said “How to make your computer as easy to use as your telephone….” and “How come it’s so easy for Grandma?”……. Well you just had to read on with an opening like that…..didn’t you? Here’s why….It begins with the assumption that you know nothing about computers. Every step is explained in plain English….there’s no confus-ing computer jargon. You’ll learn how to go anywhere in the world! In-stantly!”the world wide web” at your finger tips. You’ll learn how to acquire software FREE. How to create and send messages to people around the world. Learn financial planning…workable budget…send family photos FREE. Learn a secret way to get FREE stereo sta-

tions from around the world…..on line! Create files, short cuts, ad-dress books, create posters and greeting cards! Talk to anyone anywhere in the world FREE for up to 15 minutes……and in small print “you’re welcome to try the course in your own home. No conditions, 100% money back guarantee. Computer Book

$24.90”……guess what, we have a great computer book for borrowing which addresses many of these computer thrills or better still please come into the Library and register your interest in participating in a computer course which we would like to plan for Adult Learners Week. Your expres-sion of interest is invited now. August has been children’s month with lots of interesting science theme things to enjoy with Professor Rob Morrison visiting Robe Primary School, Kingston Community School and Kangaroo Inn Area school. Professor Rob Morrison OAM, The President of Royal Zoological Society, writer of many science text books and the Curiosity Show Man…a total fascinating experience to meet and talk with him and his wife Penny, a textile de-signer and quilter. I was disappointed I did not get a chance to see his show but the children’s reports are as fol-lows: - “We learnt how to blow a raspberry”……how inter-esting! With a little more prompting…. “I learnt that there are different ways you need to “make a raspberry” to play wind instruments on different length and size pipes.” “We learnt how to make musical instruments too.” August was also Children’s Book Week and the Robe Pri-mary school has the privilege of having the books and the resource ideas for a month. It will be interesting to see what book reports filter back from the different year levels. Books and more books were the focus ….my daughter and husband have just returned from Samoa where they taught in a village school with little resources. The Robe Primary

Robe Community Bus

The bus driver for September will be Peter Mathews, phone 8768 2616. If you wish to go to Mt Gambier on Friday 22nd September please ring Peter 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 $15.00. 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 be-tween 12.15 and 12.30pm. Please ring the bus driver on the above phone number so he knows who and where to pick up.

Nathalie Ling, Hon Secretary Phone: 0408 308 559

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.

Telephone: 08 8768 2865 Mobile: 0429 670437

MICHAEL GOLDING

Specialising in all plasterboard /cornice & insulating requirements… Ph: 0419 800 362 Fax: 8768 2979 abn: 994 697 765 80 Bld: 167 271

school has kindly donated all their old readers and boxed them up with letters and greetings from Robe. These boxes are on their way to Samoa to the children at the school to enjoy. Won’t it be good to receive their response and hear all about Samoa. Robert Ronald the Roving Bear from Robe should be on his journey back home to Robe and that will be an even greater thrill to share his adventures at his home coming Teddy Bears Picnic (still in the planning stages). So keep posted for this special holiday event. Some interesting evenings entertainment coming up for us to enjoy…… Classics in Robe …..”The Fleurieu Ensemble” performing on Saturday 30th Sept. 7.30pm Robe Institute. Tickets are available from the Robe Library and VIC $18.00 with proceeds for the refurbishment of the Customs House. How about some laughs on be-half of the Kingston Soldiers Memorial Hospital Auxiliary….presenting a fun show called “PRICKS” (by a needle that is!) The Health System is a job! Audience in stitches with non-stop laughs, Saturday October 7th, 7.30pm Kingston Town Hall. Bookings can be made Ph: 8767 3305. “The Power of the Word” Monday 4th September 1pm-4pm at Kingston Community School keynote presentation by Robyn Moore “Australia’s most in-demand female speaker” with afternoon tea provided. Supported by SE Regional Health Service Ph: 0408 838580, registration forms available from Val Aylesbury, Robe 87682658. Thursday 7th September 10am-3.30pm Old Soldiers’ Me-morial Hall Coonawarra – 10 years of recovery “Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo. Birds Australia invites you to attend a one day forum highlighting key findings in relation to these birds and their habitat over the last 10 years. With a number of guest speakers to address this forum about the implications for this flagship species it plans to be a good day. Lunch and refreshments are included at a minimal cost of $15.00 with bookings essential on 1800 262 062 or email: mulga@icisp.net.au. Royal Adelaide Show time again…..just where has the year gone. 1st-9th September and if you are quick enough the Robe VIC has a few 2006 quick guides available with what’s on and where. Don’t forget your FREE copy of “The Senior” paper. A small booklet “Rural news” spring 2006 and many other community information handouts for your perusal are avail-able in the private community area, including the new TAFE and UNI 2007 guides. Until we next meet….take care, staff of the Library and VIC.

Come along to Playgroup at

Robe Kindergarten

Robe Playgroup is held every Wednesday between 9.30 and 11.00am. Playgroup runs during kindergarten session times so the activi-ties and equipment are all set up for you. It is a great way to meet new people, make new friends 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. Playgroup runs during school terms.

Youth Notice Board

The Robe YAC, Robe Li-ons Club and the District Council of Robe have worked in partnership to have a notice board dedi-cated for exclusive adver-tising of youth issues, events, 4 sales, opportu-nities, work, sport and any other relevant gen-eral information.

The notice board is located near the entrance to the Public Library. Information posted on this board must be either by youth or directly re-lated to youth issues.

It is preferred that notices be of A5 size or smaller and include details of person posting notice and date posted.

The board will be managed by Nik Wasson on behalf of the local youth and further info can be obtained from her on 8768 2659.

Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd September at 2 Elizabeth Street

9.00am - 4.00pm

CHEAP: Everything must go

Out and About at St Peters We would be delighted if you and your friends would join us at the Robe Hotel for a chicken or beef Hot Luncheon at 12.30 and view the Silent Auction on Thursday 7 September you may wish to join in the card day which starts at 10.30am.

The Annual Robe Card Day for the Anglican Church.

Donation $15.00 Lunch Only $10.00

Bookings 8768 2382

Coming to the Robe Cinema on October 22 Sunday lunch and the film WAH-WAH a genu-inely beautiful piece of work classification (M) Rated 41/2 star

Peter & Sue Duly

Limestone Coast

Tank Cleaning

Vacuum system Minimal water loss Remove impurities Taste the difference

Ph: Lil Martin 0404 083 695

Real Estate Agents

Specialising in residential allotments and houses, industrial land and rural holdings.

Obligation Free appraisals.

Rental Management for holiday and permanent properties.

25 Victoria Street, Robe.

Phone: 08 8768 2028 A/h’s: 08 8768 2557 Mobile: 0407 059 020

Immunization ClinicImmunization Clinic

Wednesday 13 September 2006

If unable to make clinic on 16 August call Anne at Medical centre to make another appointment on

any other Wednesday.

2.30-4.00pm

Please bring Medicare card & child’s health record (Blue Book)

For appointment ph: 8768 2012 Robe Medical Centre

VHS Tapes-DVD VHS Tapes over time deteriorate and can be chewed up losing your video footage. By transferring the tapes to DVD the footage can be kept safe and watched over and over without deteriorating. If you have any VHS tapes that you would like transferred to DVD please call Fiona on (08) 8768 2561 after 4.30pm weeknights.

ROBE ART GALLERY Open daily from 10am to 5pm in the Lapwing Gallery on the southern side of the Robe Institute.

Paintings by local artists for sale. All welcome to browse or buy…

Free Admission!!! If gallery not open contact Alison Bowyer 8768 2482

Roblift Crane HireRoblift Crane Hire Ph: 0428 504 953 Ah: 8768 2450Ph: 0428 504 953 Ah: 8768 2450

66 Robe Street

41 ton Crane 4 ton 4WD Forklift/multi handler 9 metre Scissorlift Contact David

for appraisal of your next lifting requirement...

Robe Football Club Coming Events

Senior Presentation Night 8 September 2006 6pm for a 6.30pm start

$25 per head includes sit-down meal

Junior Presentation Night 22 September 2006

6pm start

Congratulations to the Junior and Senior Colts and the Under 13 Netballers on reaching the Finals. Best of luck in your efforts to win the big one.

Grand Final Day

16 September 2006

Hosted by Robe Football and Netball Clubs 3

Non-members welcome to attend all events

GYPROCK/PLASTERBOARDGYPROCK/PLASTERBOARD “30 Years Experience”

• Fixing, flushing & cornice • Specialising in ornamental &

decorative fibrous plaster • No job too small… • FREE No obligation quotes

Contact: John or Marian Phone: 8768 2223 Mobile: 0412304310 / 0407791579

BLD 178939

every

detail by

design

Building Contractors Licence No BLD176922

And now there is more… Naomi has expanded to in-clude all interior design, decoration, project manage-ment and colour selection.

still designing, manufacturing & installing all your cabinets & joinery

Brian, Naomi & Mark

Ph 8768 1831 Mob 0407 606 870

Light-Up Robe and Mayoral Christmas Parade Committee

We would like to thank the District Council of Robe, Robe Tourism and Traders and the Women in Black for helping to sponsor the making of a Chinese Dragon, which will be making it’s debut at the Christmas Parade on the 17th December 2006.

The workshops have been a great success and eve-ryone involved can be very proud of their contri-bution and involvement in creating the Dragon.

A big thank you to Kurt Florimond for his assis-tance in getting the project off the ground. Kurt’s artistic and creative knowledge during the making of the dragon was much appreciated.

We would like to thank everyone involved in help-ing to apply for the grant and to the 23 people who gave up their time to participate in the con-struction of the dragon - thank you.

Light Up Robe We know it’s early days but please start thinking about your Christmas Light display, there are great prizes to be won so get into the Christmas Spirit and LIGHT UP ROBE.

Mayoral Christmas Parade Continue the Christmas Spirit by having an entry in the Christmas Parade to be held on the 17th December. Please contact a member of our committee if you would like to support the parade or make a dona-tion towards the Christmas Stocking Raffle. President: Nesla Boundy 8768 2503 Secretary/ Treasurer: Wendy White 8768 2039

ROBE PLUMBING

New Homes Septic Tanks

Hot Water Services Electric Drain Cleaning

All Plumbing Maintenance

Phone Adrian Johns 0419 821 892 Licence No.7237

Mt Benson Angling Club

Drop a line when the weathers fine To catch a fish to snag a prize

We can all try

Anytime from 12th August 2006 to 3rd June 2007

Cape Jaffa to Beachport

Whiting, Garfish, Flathead, Snapper Heaviest each Category

Must be Gilled, Gutted and Scaled

Registration/Weigh in

Robe Butcher Shop - Union Street

Presentation: Annual Dinner July 2007. All members will be notified. All Junior and Senior awards will be presented

Conditions: Must be a member of the club Membership entitles members to complete in this event. Also the club Annual shore based program Fish caught in this event play no part in the Clubs An-nual Competitions

Disclaimer: Note all participants take part in club events at their own risk.

Crazy Winter Sale

10% to 50% off all clothing Clearing out all sizes 8 - 16 to make way for our new range of toys for

“Christmas”

Sizes 8-16 50% off.

WOW! Backpacks 50% off

Joggers 50% off

Don’t miss out on some crazy specials

Only for a limited time

Sale excludes school wear

Invite the Robe Community to a

FAREWELL NIGHT

For

PETER & LESLEY WILKIN

When: Monday 11 September, 2006 Where: Cottage Restaurant Guichen Bay Motel Time: 6.30pm Cost: $20.00 per head Buffet Dinner including local wine Bookings: Guichen Bay Motel

Phone: 8768 2001 before 04 September, 2006

ALL WELCOME

Robe Tourism & Traders Association

NEWS

Spring is Here! At Robe Tourism & Traders, we love the arrival of Spring. For Spring &September heralds the beginning of a new year as such for the Robe Tourism & Traders Associa-tion - on September 7 the association will hold it’s AGM, it’s a time of reflection and celebration of the successes over the past 12 months, and the plan-ning of the next 12 months and beyond. As you would all be aware from your own holiday-ing experiences - there are some very exciting tourism destinations right throughout Australia to be discovered. - Destinations that are vying for our visitors, and our visitors $$$$.

Planning Ahead: As an association we are very aware of this and planning ahead is vital if we are to stay ahead for the other destinations. With this in mind the Association has put together a Busi-ness & Marketing Plan that will provide a working document to guide the association through the next 12 months and into 2008.

Marketing: The Association has just finalized a joint advertising campaign with the local Caravan Parks to promote Robe throughout Australia in the Caravanning Australia guide, and we are currently discussing more joint television coverage with Limestone Coast Tourism in Western Victoria.

Robe Village Fair & the Discover Robe month are not far away, and as always the hard working committees of both these events have put together a fantastic variety of activities to excite all ages.

Chinese Dragon workshops: held in the Robe Institute in August were extremely well attended, and a big THANK YOU to the hardworking volun-teers of the Robe community who have brought life to the dragon and our Chinese heritage.

A Sad Farewell: On September 11 we farewell Peter & Lesley Wilkin, who have contributed so much to the Robe Tourism & Traders Association, and promoting Robe as a holiday destination. I know that the township of Robe will miss them both in so many ways, and I would like to thank Peter & Lesley for their unconditional commitment to Robe over the many years.

Jenni Ling

Robe Tourism & Traders Association inc

AGM

Thursday 7 September 2006 7.30pm

Upstairs – Caledonian Inn

Victoria Street, Robe

ALL WELCOME

Please Note Due to limitations of pages, there is no calendar this month. Sorry if this causes any inconvenience.

Editor

Need Storage?Need Storage? Robe Storage has available 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: $165 Non members $ 80 Members

Bond: $150 per booking FOR ENQUIRIES AND BOOKINGS PLEASE CONTACT:

RAINE AND HORNE TELEPHONE: 08 8768 20 25 VICTORIA STREET FAX: 08 8768 2566 ROBE SA 5276 EMAIL: ROBE@RH.COM.AU

Robe Sea Change Recreation Group 6 September 2006 Meet at the RSL Hall 1.00pm. Bring your knitting, needle-work and we’ll have a cuppa and a sing-along with Nola Peel playing the piano, maybe fit in a game or two even a little gossip!!! 20 September 2006 We’ll travel to Kingston to have lunch with the folk there. Pick up with the bus will commence at 10am. No charge.

At any time any queries please ring Mary on 8768 6296

DENTIST

Dr R Milner BDS Robe Community Health Centre

1 Smillie Street Robe

Telephone: 8768 2012

Consulting Dates: September

Thursday 7, Friday 8, Thursday 28, Friday 29

October Thursday 19 and Friday 20

You non-conformists are all alike

ADULT LEARNERS’ WEEK Come and browse the showcase of photos, adult learning opportunities and more. As part of Adult Learners’ Week, TAFE are hosting a display on Thurs. Sept. 7th in the Kingston Com-munity Library from 10:30am to 1:30pm. The pho-tographic display shows use of digital photogra-phy and possibilities of photo manipulation. Come and have a coffee, cookie and chat about TAFE courses including photography workshops.

USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA Learn to make the most of your digital camera. Then discover how to change, improve and repair your photos from a camera or scanner using a computer program. Course is to be held Mon Aug 28th and Sept 4th, from 6.30- 9.30pm. Cost is $90

FIREARMS If you require a firearms licence as part of primary production, hunting etc you will require satisfac-tory completion of this course. Need to have a po-lice letter to enrol. Course is to be held on Sun. Sept. 24th 8:30am to 4pm. Cost is $170 (A&B)

OPERATE A BAR COURSE Gain qualifications for bar work including Respon-sible Service of Alcohol, Liquor Licensing Laws, Op-erate a Bar, Follow Workplace Hygiene and Clean & Tidy Bar areas. Course is to be held Mon Dec 4th to Fri. Dec 8th. Cost is $304.20 ($275.20 conc). RSA and LLL only, $165.

OFFICE COMPUTING Want to improve your computing skills? It offers a self paced class with a choice of compe-tencies including Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Database, Email, Internet, Publisher and Power Point Presentations. There are simple and com-plex levels of these programs depending on your skill level. The course runs on Monday nights from 6.30pm to 9.30pm in the School Business Studies room. Course cost and length depend on the compe-tency being studied.

For more details, contact Julie Phillips at Kingston TAFE Learning Centre. Office Hours are Tuesday and Thursday, 8.30am to 4.00pm Phone: 87672475 Fax: 87672069 Email: Julie.Phillips@tafesa.edu.au

ELITE HOUSE & GARDEN CO

“Award Winning”

We specialize in: • Landscape Design • Construction • Irrigation (Lic. Technicians) • Paving • Fences and Screens • Fully Qualified

Gardens to inspire & admire...

Peter & Rose Maczkowiack PO Box 355, ROBE SA 5276

Mobile: 0407 605 460

Bld Lic No 173764

Scott-Young Financial Planning

Jamie and Sophie Scott-Young will be in Robe to discuss your needs. You will not be charged for your initial discussions, so call us to make a confidential

and obligation free appointment.

Saturdays 9th and 23rd September

(other times by arrangement)

Time: 9.00am – 11.00am

Where: 25 Victoria Street Robe How: Call us on 08 87624884

Scott-Young Financial Planning Pty Ltd is a Corporate Authorised

Representative of Securitor Financial Group Ltd

ABN 48 009 189 495 AFSL 240687

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Specializing in:

• Body and Paint Repairs

• Welding

• Rust Proofing

• Windscreens No Obligation Quotes, Responsible Rates, Private & Insurance Works

Agents for Carlin & Gazzard

EFTPOS

available

Upcoming Mt Benson Fishing Comps...

9th - 10th September 2006 Most varieties

14th October Bream

16th November Twighlight

18th - 19th November Heaviest Bag

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.

Bowen Therapist

ROBE POLICE CHARITY GOLF DAY

On Sunday 30th July 2006, one hundred (100) friends, relatives and visitors attended the ROBE Golf Club, to support the Police Day.

After breakfast (Crumpets) sponsored by Mark Muir from TIP TOP Bakery Naracoorte, eighty – six (86) golfers commenced the two (2) ball Ambrose competition. New Indian Opening Batman Sec Dean ‘Woody’ Woodward was warming up and praying for a better day. Hmmmmmmmm, Hmmmmmmmm. Many swings, duff hits, laughs and the magi-cal words were heard from the 10th & 3rd tees as many golfers had not pulled out the drivers for many years or never had a hit. A noted drive off the 10th Tee was by sponsor Michael Loiterton from FSP who in fact is a committee member at Blackwood G.C. (H/C 17) hit his drive 15 meters, crossing the roadway straight into a planter box. Lucky for Mr. Magoo alias Nippy, he just moved his Rolls Royce from his great parking position, (in front of the 1st & 10th Tee).

The day was mard by inclement weather. One would say that there were more than female & male cracks of thunder, lighten-ing and torrential rain. The AIS track & field team would have been proud of the PBs as golfers turned into track stars.

Sponsor Robe Hardware/Club President Graham Clements was a welcome relief driving his Magna sedan hastily from the Club house along the 2nd fairway towards Sponsor Terry Mulraney from SA Police Credit Union whom put up a $250.00 Hole – In - One for the 16th hole calling the competition off due to the in-clement conditions and not that the hole-in-one was still safe. At this time most golfers had used the Over-length Drivers, The Beer Googles and the Bicycle Handle Putter and was well into having or should I say had a great time????? Sponsor Batman (Graham & Cheryl Pollard) from Pelican Houseboats Berri had the little golf cart servicing the golfers with tea, coffee and Home made fruit cake from Balmoral mayoress Toby Salter. Talk about Robbery at High Noon, (It’s more like robbery at the 14th hole) by Dicky Salter and Wozza Tucker. You will see wanted posters on lamp posts near you soon. Fantastic job, Robin Hood would be proud.

Panic stations surfaced when No sandwiches had been arranged but thanks to Cyclone Tracey, Sponsor Marilyn & Michael Loi-terton, Cheryl Pollard, Postie Claire Delaine, Audrey Laurie, Balmoral Mayoress Toby Salter & butter fingers Batman this task was completed.

Lunch was a mixture of lamb on the spit donated by Andrew Goldsworthy bangers, & cube roll professionally prepared by Chef Whisker Giles, Hunter and Gatherer Rooter Ludwig , Sun-tanned Surfie Warren Ludwig and overseer Phil Tanner & Mr Magoo.

All meats were married up with salads the Robe Golf Club ladies prepared, thanks to Wendy Leopold and Helen Lynch for coor-dinating the lunch spread. A special thanks to all who assisted in the kitchen, all golfers appreciate your efforts. Xxxx

Saturday afternoon saw the visit of Sponsor Bill & Bill (Jr) from Morris Bakery, Naracoorte with the afternoon tea which caused the mud flaps of there vehicle to drag on the bitumen. VICpol members Sea Hunt ‘Chuck’ Keating, Peter ‘Kerrie Webb’ Mailes & Geoff ‘Popeye’ Barcham, survived Kangaroo alley Penola/Casterton Rd, wiped the sleep from there eyes, carried on like last week at Bal-moral Police Charity Golf Day.

For tent, tables, chairs and BBQ hire Please contact:

Michael Golding: 0419 800 362

Trevor Hondow: 8768 2389(a/h)

EYEBUS

Stephen Scott-Hoy Optometrist

will be next visiting Robe:

Monday 11 September 2006 Thursday 26 October 2006

1.45 to 2.30pm

Phone Post Office: 8768 2020

Robe Uniting ChurchRobe Uniting Church

Services are held in the Uniting Church at 11am each Sunday except the 4th Sunday when they will be at 9 am. The 2nd & 4th Sundays are a combined service with the Lutheran congregation. The 1st & 2nd Sunday is a communion service.

Limestone Coast Antennas

Television Reception System

Ph: 0400 068 682

Installation/Upgrade/Repair

I would also like to thank the following Sponsors/Donors:-

Marian & Tony DAWSON Paul & Heather HERD Police Club – Adelaide Carlton & United Coopers Ltd David MURCH – Caledonian Hotel Phil CARSON - Robe Hotel Jenny & Paul LING – Baudin Rock Wines Derek HOOPER – Cape Jaffa Wines Bill Quinlan-Watson – Governor Robe Wines Andrew MURDUP – Murdup Wines Greg SNEATH – Celebrations Robe Ben SNEATH – (ESTA J.) Steve ‘Dogzie’GIBBONS – (MAREE LISA) Andrew LAWRIE – Sky Sea foods Michael CLOUGH – On Course National Golf Shop Rayna HOOPER – Life Styles Accommodation. Graham & Di NEILL – Robe Transport Services (Robe Golf Club Captains) Robbie & Sue SCOTT – Robe ICE. Captain BIGGLES – Tiger Moth Flight Richie WINTLE – Robe Engineering Murray PITT – GUICHEN BAY MOTEL COASTAL LEADER- Kingston SE TIMES - Millicent ROBE GOLF CLUB Binge RIVAZ (VC) Peter DELAINE Brenton (Bunger) HOLE (House/Bar) ROB(e) Patrick LYNCH Ian BRUCE Keith COUZNER Results were: LADIES. 1st Sponsored by Anne LEGOE (LOAVES & FISHES) Jo LUDWIG & Toby SALTER 2nd Tracey Cyclone CLARKE & Marilyn LOITERTON 3rd Jenny GRANT & Mary HARRIS 4th Heather TUCKER & Binge RIVAZ 5th Audrey LAURIE & Merle CLEMENTS MEN 1ST Sponsored by Graham CLEMENTS (ROBE HARDWARE SUPPLIES) Michael GOLDING & Greg SNEATH 2ND Adrian JOHNS & Jason HAYES 3rd Robert LAURIE & Graham CLEMENTS 4th Rodney McMARTIN & Ben SNEATH POLICE 1st Sponsored by Tim & Jan MORT (FIRST NATIONAL REAL ESTATE) Jason CRANWELL & Peter MILES (Balmoral Police Sta tion Victoria) 2nd Jason HORDER & Bianca SCOTT (Star Force & Port

Would like to buy or borrow (with a promise to return) pattern books for Singer Home Knitting Machine any and all plies required.

Please phone: 8768 2458

Adelaide) 3rd P. Whitehouse & Nick SMITH (Mt Gambier Police Station) 4th Michael LOITERTON & Dave CLARK (Robe) SAPol vs VICPol Sponsored by S.A. POLICE CLUB (Adelaide) Win to the good guys (SAPol) MIXED 1ST Sponsored by Tamsin GALLIOTT (ROBE PHAR MACY)/(SA.POLICE CLUB) Nola PEEL & Doug PEEL 2nd Claire DELAINE & Peter DELAINE 3rd Scratcher NEALE & Missy NEALE 4TH Marian DAWSON & Shark DAWSON LONG DRIVE Ladies Jo LUDWIG Men Jim CAM-ERON NTP 16 Ladies BINGE Men Willy HYSLOP NTP 9 Ladies Di NOLAN Men Graham ‘Chuck’ KEATING (Coleraine P/S Vic) NTP 4 Ladies Pam ROBINSON Men Adrian JOHNS NTP 14 Ladies Felicity CARTER Men Jim CAMERON. NAGA -- Ladies Tracey ‘Cyclone’ CLARK 2nd week running. Men Tony ‘Shark’ DAWSON Major Raffle winners:- Jim CAMERON Sapphire. Donated by Tony & Marian DAWSON Mrs BRUCE 3 Nights aboard Pelican Houseboat at Berri. Donated by Graham & Cheryl POL LARD Tracey CLARK Weekend at Rising Sun Hotel Auburn Donated by David MURCH & Rayna HOOPER

Total monies raised $3,261.60 CHARITY BENEFICIARIES Robe RSL Ladies Auxiliary& Robe Pre School/Kindy To all PATRONS & POLICE a warm & hearty BIG THANK-YOU for making Robe Police Charity Golf Day Special.

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Dog Registration It is required by law that all dogs are to be registered at the age of three months. Dog registrations expire on the 30th June each year and must be renewed by 31st August. Please renew or register your dog at the Council Office.

Mount Benson Angling Club Update

Obviously salmon knew that our first competition was for them. David Pritchard and Shaun Hill trav-eled from Adelaide after hearing reports of catches at the Gums. It was great to catch up with them

again. With schools staying well out behind the surf breaks at the Gums, baits disappeared and crabs seemed the most active. Although ten vehicles lined the beach on Saturday evening (some interstate and some club

members) catches were elusive. Two members fished Longbeach catching good salmon around 2.4kg, some fished Stinky Bay for salmon and mullet and others fished the Gums. Robert Pitt landed the heaviest salmon 2.8kg. Our out of competition saw Spanner producing a Salmon at 2.880kg only for Mick Tonkin out catching and weighing one at 3.171kg. One angler braved the very wet and thundery Sun-day a few weeks ago and persistence paid off by catching 8 bream one just over the 1kg mark.

Next competition in September is for most varieties.

See you on the beaches or at the BBQ.

Rob Pitt

Robe Golf Club News The feature event for this month

was the Police Charity Day. To say that the day had everything would be an understate-ment! The weather was unbelievable. At various stages we had it sunny, cloudy, windy, very windy, very very windy, drizzly and rainy. Then we were all able to enjoy be-ing pelted by hailstones. The final “coup de grace” was the arrival of thunder and lightning, bringing a premature ending to the golf. Spir-its undeterred everyone retired to the clubhouse to engage in much “hospitality”.

Congratulations to Dave Clarke and his help-ers for organising the day. Over $3000 was raised for charity which was fantastic, as was the large number of people who played. Not everyone was able to enjoy all of the novelty strokes around the course but they were well received - the placement of the hole in the slope in the 9th, the hole not on the green on the 5th, the broomstick driver on the 8th, the bike handle putter on the 14th, and who could forget the distorting goggles on the 15th!

Shot of the month goes to a certain greens-keeper who I shall call “Bob” to mask his identity. As we know putting is not his strength. However he showed his hidden tal-ent with an unbelievable putt at the 14th on Police Charity Day. Using the bike handle putter with aplomb he calmly sink a 5m putt across the slope, with the shot never in doubt.

The men winners for this month were Brenton Hole, Ryan Dew (monthly medal) and Bill Quinlan - Watson. I don't have the ladies re-sults on hand so I am unable to publish them this time.

That’s all for now

Teed Up

Monday 4 September 2006

1.00 - 4.00pm

One hour Keynote Presentation “The Power if the Word” and a one and a half hour Seminar

Kingston Community School/Gall Park Gymnasium Complex

Afternoon tea provided

Students and Pensioners $15 Adults $25

All members of the community are invited to attend RSVP: Denise Foreman, Kingston Community School

by the 1st September 2006

Supported by SE Regional Health Service

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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

Wanted

Craig and Carol are look-ing for some old photos of the Robe Bakery, if any-one can assist please call

8768 2018.

Closure Please note we will be closed for reno-vations from Satur-day 2nd to Friday 8th September 2006. We will reopen on Saturday 9th Sep-tember 2006.

We apologise for

For those who don’t watch TV or read newspapers, the Robe Village Fair has launched! The Fair Kicks off on Friday 24th November with a huge open air Aussie rock concert featuring Mark Seymour (sponsored by Aussie Cider), followed by “The Legend” Jimmy Barnes (sponsored by Karatta Wine Co), with plenty of food, wine, ales and cider from the region. The superb taste of the Limestone Coast continues on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th with two massive days to indulge in everything that Robe has to offer. Early morning festivities start with breakfast at the Robe Golf Club at the start of their Cape Jaffa Classic weekend competition. Both inside and outside the Robe Village Fair, shop at the myriad of art and craft stalls decked out in a festive market atmosphere and view the classic car display. Sample the local delicacies – from crayfish and a variety of other seafood to Asian dishes, local chargrilled meats and fish, and all sorts of sweet de-lights! Chill out with a glass of wine from our local Vi-gnerons while you enjoy music from Shane Howard (sponsored by Lucas Earthmovers). Music continues throughout the day with a return performance from the sultry Kate Ceberano (sponsored by Coopers Brewery) and the massively successful singer Jon Stevens (sponsored by BankSA). To top off a perfect day, a spectacular fireworks display over Guichen Bay! On Sunday, another fun packed day for the whole fam-ily to enjoy with another performance from Shane How-ard (sponsored by Cape Jaffa Anchorage) continuing through the afternoon with yet another top band – The Whitlams (sponsored by Robe Tourism & Traders). Relax, have lunch looking out over the Bay and soak up the sun while listening to some of the best music around! No need to worry about the kids! All the children’s ac-tivities are free with unlimited rides to keep them amused on both Saturday & Sunday! Plenty to occupy them from the Professor Wallace Puppet Show, Sam the Clown, Naracoorte Caves Interactive Display, rock-climbing, go-carts, face painting, AFL Handball & Sand-castle building competitions etc. and lots more fun in the Village Square throughout the day. This is the best and biggest weekend event in the Limestone Coast – not to be missed…… Tickets avail-able from the Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre Box Office and selected BankSA branches. Limited Edition Week-end passes are available for only $80 per adult, $45 for 16 & 17 yr olds, and all children under 15 are free. This is a great saving on the single day gate tickets and is available until sold out. BankSA Robe branch will be happy to help you with the purchase of your tickets. For more information log onto www.robevillagefair.com.au

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Public Consultation Playground Equipment

Concept Drawings Proposed Location off Robe Street, Robe

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Dis-trict Council of Robe’s Public Consultation Policy inviting public comment on the Playground Equipment Concept Drawings & Proposed Loca-tion off Robe Street. Concept playground equipment drawings and proposed location can be viewed at the District Council of Robe Office, Royal Circus during Of-fice hours, and at the Robe Visitor Information Centre/Library. Enquires should be directed to the Manager, Works Mr. Glenn Sanford by contacting the Council Office on 8768 2003. Comments are to be submitted in writing in rela-tion to the Playground Equipment Concept Drawings & Proposed Location off Robe Street. Written submissions close 5.00pm Friday 29 September 2006, and directed to:

District Council of Robe CEO Mr. Rob Kay

PO Box 1 Robe SA 5276

R.J. Kay Chief Executive Officer

‘GOVERNOR ROBE ACQUISITIVE ART PRIZE’ We are looking for talented artists to enter the Governor Robe 2006 Acquisitive Art Prize. With a first prize of $2,500, this is definitely a competition worth entering!

The Art Prize is taking place at the Robe Institute on the October long weekend (Friday 29th Sept to Monday 2nd October). The Art Prize winner will be an-nounced on Friday 29th Sept at the opening of the exhibi-tion. Everyone is invited to come along and enjoy a glass of Governor Robe wine to congratulate the winner! Come and see the creativity that we have in our midst. Entries are welcomed from local, regional, state and interstate artists and paintings will be available for viewing and pur-chase.

General Exhibition: Open daily 10am to 4pm Sat 30th Sept, Sun 1st & Mon 2nd Oct (free entry)

Also there are two exciting Art workshops being held on that weekend:

Mark Making, Texture & Freedom to Explore with Pam-ela Kouwenhoven - Sat Sept 29

A Seafood Surprise Watercolour Textural Techniques with Margo Miles - Sun Oct 1st

‘CLASSICS IN ROBE’

On Saturday 1st October at 7.30 pm come and enjoy an evening with “The Fleurieu Ensemble”

This very popular string quartet from Adelaide will be en-tertaining us with light classical and an assortment of other musical delights in a full evening performance at the Robe Institute. Tickets are $18 and proceeds are in aid of the refurbishment of the Customs House. This wonderful mu-sical event is sponsored by the Robe Marina Corporation.

The Fleurieu Ensemble is also available for individual tui-tion on Saturday 1st Oct. Bookings & tickets for the per-formance and enquiries for tuition are available from the Robe Visitor Information Centre. Light refreshments will be available after the performance.

‘ARTISTS EN PLEIN AIR’

There will be an “En Plein Air” exhibition both inside and outside the Robe Institute on Sunday 1st October where all sorts of artists & photographers will be working, displaying their talent, and selling their work. Come down and inter-act with the artists and watch them create! Enjoy some gourmet fish and chips or a tempting BBQ out on the lawn, along with a glass of wine, and soak up the creative at-mosphere of Robe……….

Details of workshops & entry forms for the Art Prize and tickets for the ‘Classics in Robe’ concert are avail-able from: Robe Visitor Information Centre Ph: 08 8768-2465 Wine tasting from our sponsor Governor Robe will be available during the exhibition.