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5th December, 2013
A community newspaper produced by Pyramid Hill College
Diary
December
11 Men’s Shed BBQ 13 Bowls Christmas Party 14 Lions Market 15 Community Carols Mem Hall 7 pm 16 Pyramid College Presentation Night 18 9 Readings and Carols Kerang choir 20 Schools Break Up 20 Church of Christ Christmas Tree
24 No Doctor in Pyramid Hill
25 Christmas Day 26 No Doctor in Pyramid Hill 31 No Doctor in Pyramid Hill
Produced by
Pyramid Hill College
Kelly Street, Pyramid Hill, 3575 Tel: 5455 7377 Fax: 5455 7106 Email: [email protected] Website: www.pyramidhillc.vic.edu.au
Farewell to Uniting Church at Yarrawalla
On Sunday 3rd November at 11am, the Yarrawalla Uniting Church
held their last service. Over the years numbers attending church have
been dwindling, and the congregation decided it was time to close the
church.
Around 160 people attended on the day, with the service conducted by
a lay team, involving congregation members. The message was
delivered by Lyndsay Falls and communion led by Ron Peacock.
Hymns chosen came from the inauguration service, the centenary
service and the service celebrating the 125 year anniversary, as well as
some contemporary hymns. Judi Miles said, “The congregation chose
this type of service as this is how we have been having church for a
long time, and it didn’t feel right to have a conventional service after
all this time.” The service concluded with a decommissioning by Judy
Berridge from the Presbytery.
Lunch was provided by the Bears Lagoon Anglican Church in the hall
afterwards, where a number of former ministers and parishioners were
interviewed about their memories. The day concluded around 3pm
and was a true celebration of the church and its role in the community
since 1875.
Early photo of the Church - see inside for some Church history
Lions Market
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R. A Gregory & Sons
Funeral Directors
John Gregory 5444 0697
Incorp with AG Adams & Sons
Kerang 5452 1111 No travel charge—northern area
Advertisement
Hon PETER WALSH MLA Your State Member of Parliament Representing Swan Hill Electorate
274 Campbell Street SWAN HILL 3585
Phone 5032 3154 Fax 5032 9483 Please feel free to contact my office if I can be of help with
matters concerning the State Government or any of its departments.
Authorised by Peter Walsh, 274 Campbell Street, Swan Hill, 3585
MILLER’S AG. SUPPLIES (Members of the AIRR Buying Group)
1 Kelly Street, Pyramid Hill
Ph: 5455 7306 Fax: 5455 7488 Mob: 0427 181 461
Email: [email protected]
Locally operated by Nev & Michelle Miller,
Stephen, Emma, Joan & Roy
December Specials Hurricane barbed wire, handyman pack - 1.6 x 30m $11 John Deere Tractor Toys - a great Christmas present
Cobber Lazy Aussie Dog Food 20 kg 2 for $46
Come in and check out our range of Christmas gifts, there’s
something for the whole family.
Looking for a good quality summer forage option?
Millett & Herbs mix is a great option - in stock now.
Like us on facebook at - www.facebook.com/MillersAgSupplies
Monday Night
Netball Congratulations to the Purple team who were provided with their first win for the season! A closely contested game with only one goal the difference. The ladder has not changed despite the victory. Final scores: Purple 26 def Pink 25 Red 37 def Blue 22 Ladder: Team Percentage Points Red 227 28 Blue 91 12 Pink 90 12 Purple 47 4 On Monday night (9th December) to kick off the Finals series, the following matches will be played: 7pm: Red v Blue (Winner progressing through to the Grand final on a day and time suitable for both teams) 8pm: Pink v Purple (defeated team will be eliminated). It would be wonderful to have teams in their allocated coloured bibs during the Finals.
Funding Available for
Trip to Bendigo
Eleven ladies made use of funding available to have a lovely day out going to
the Bendigo Cinema. There are still funds available to any group that may
want to use the Community Bus or any other public transport.
Give Cindy a call at the Neighbourhood House on 5455 7129
to find out all the details.
To all our valued customers
All the staff at Miller’s Agricultural Supplies Would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year for 2014.
Christmas Trading Hours
24th December - 8.00—12 noon 25th –26th December - CLOSED
27th December - Open Sat 28th December - CLOSED 30th - 31st December - Open
1st January - CLOSED
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Farrar’s Garage
Elgas G Mechanical Repairs
Servicing Spare Parts
VACC Senior Mechanic
Gladfield Rd, Pyramid Hill
B.H. 5455 7057
A.H 5455 7278
Concrete & Quarry Products
Phone: 5455 7304
VICTORIA HOTEL
Phone: 5455 7391
Cold Beer
Wines & Spirits
Lunch and Dinner
Wednesday to Saturday
Accommodation
Catering for functions
Bottleshop
Victoria Hotel supplies
Kwik Gas swap bottles- all
types of bottles accepted.
Available 7 days per week
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What’s On at the PubWhat’s On at the PubWhat’s On at the PubWhat’s On at the Pub
Lunch Specials Choice of ten @ $10 each Wednesday—Saturday
Chinese MenuChinese MenuChinese MenuChinese Menu
Wednesday to SaturdayWednesday to SaturdayWednesday to SaturdayWednesday to Saturday
Wednesday
Steak Night
Choice T/Bone or Scotch And Free Pot of Beer, Wine or
Soft drink
Thursday
Seniors Lunch
With 10% off full price meal for Seniors Card holders
Thursday Night
Chinese or Pot & Parma Night Choice of Chinese Main &
Rice $20 - All meals one size Dine in or Take Away Pot & Parma - $16
Happy Hour
Friday 6—7 pm
Pyramid
Butchery
Paul Walters Phone:
5455 7115
Smallgoods Poultry Products Ham & Bacon
Cut up and pack private stock Spit hire
Victoria HotelVictoria HotelVictoria HotelVictoria Hotel Christmas Trading HoursChristmas Trading HoursChristmas Trading HoursChristmas Trading Hours
Tuesday, 24th Dec
Christmas Eve
Wednesday 25th
Christmas Day
Thursday, 26th
Boxing Day
Tuesday, 31st
New Year’s Eve
Wednesday,
1st January
New Year’s Day
David, Deb and Staff would like to wish our David, Deb and Staff would like to wish our David, Deb and Staff would like to wish our David, Deb and Staff would like to wish our
valued patrons a very Merry Christmas and valued patrons a very Merry Christmas and valued patrons a very Merry Christmas and valued patrons a very Merry Christmas and
a safe and prosperous New Yeara safe and prosperous New Yeara safe and prosperous New Yeara safe and prosperous New Year
Plumber General
plumbing services, roof, gas and drainage
Ring Rex 0419 553 025
Evening meals available 6—9 pm Trading hours 11 am—12 pm No meals available Bar open 12—1 pm No meals available Bar open 12—8 pm Evening meals available 6—9 pm Trading hours 11 am—1 am No meals available Bar open 12—8 pm
Pyramid Bakery
Café
Will be closed Xmas
Day
Open 12 noon
Boxing Day
For Rent
4 Bedroom House in
Pyramid Hill
Ph: 0427 557 419
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Pyramid Hill Store 2 Kelly St, Pyramid Hill Phone: 5455 7322 Fax: 5455 7241
Great range of Grocery
Items
Fresh Fruit & Vegetables
Deli Items
Meat & Bread
Bottle Shop
Rural Supplies
Elgas Bottles
Everything you need!
FREE Home Delivery Telstra Phone Re-Charge
Citylink Passes
Fishing Licences
Elgas Agents
ATM
Bendigo Bank On-Line
Agency
Bank Hours 10am-4pm
Monday - Friday
Dr. Nii Darko, Medical Practitioner Dr. Nii Darko, Medical Practitioner Dr. Nii Darko, Medical Practitioner Dr. Nii Darko, Medical Practitioner
Phone: 5452 1601 Mobile 0415 224 958 Phone: 5452 1601 Mobile 0415 224 958 Phone: 5452 1601 Mobile 0415 224 958 Phone: 5452 1601 Mobile 0415 224 958
We urge patients not to leave making an appointment for script repeats until the day required, as we cannot guarantee an appointment. If you require out of
hours medical care Emergency = Ring 000
Urgent = Go to Kerang Hospital as there is a doctor on call 24/7
Pyramid Hill Family Clinic - Gladfield Rd
Appointments available: Tuesday- 1:30-4.00 Thursday- 1:30-4.00
Scrips WILL NOT be given without a consultation
Jaeschke Silos
Geoff Burke your local agent for
Jaeschke Silos
Selling Field Bins
(Grain & Super)
and Silos
Phone 5455 7339 a.h. Mobile 0428 557 389 fax 5455 7205
Pyramid Hill Bakery
Café Open 7 am to 8.30 Mon to Fri
8 am to 8.30 Sat & Sun
Open for Breakfast:
Bacon & Eggs (straight) or on toast or with tomato, Ham
& Cheese Toastys
Lunch:
Fresh Salad Rolls Home cooked meal -
Mon to Fri - $8 Check our menu board out the front
Bain Marie - Fish & Chips, Hamburgers, Steak Sandwiches,
Chicken Schnitzel burgers, Chicken Pattie Burgers,
Pizza Pizza Pizza Pizza - Thurs., Friday, Saturday & Sunday
nights
Come in and sit down or take
away
Also large range of cakes & slices. Sponges on sale
Phone: 5455 7035
Slushies are Back!!
The Purple Rain The Purple Rain The Purple Rain The Purple Rain CollectionCollectionCollectionCollection 36 Victoria Street 36 Victoria Street 36 Victoria Street 36 Victoria Street
Pyramid HilPyramid HilPyramid HilPyramid Hilllll
Alternative Giftware Open Wednesday morning Thursday and Friday all day
Lots of new stock
Oxfam Trailwalker 2013 The Pelly Woodsides
Polly Woodside is a Belfast-built, three masted, iron-hulled barque,
preserved in Melbourne and forming the central feature of tht South Wharf precinct. The ship was originally built in Belfast by William J.
Woodside and was launched in 1885. “Polly Woodside” is typical of
thousands of smaller iron barques, built in the last days of sail, intended for deep water trade around the world
and designed to be operated as economically as possible (from
Wikipedia)
Pelly Woodside is a well-built, four women team, strongly focussed,
preserved in North Central Victoria. The idea of the team was originally born in Pyramid Hill and was first
launched in 2012. Pelly Woodside is typical of hundreds of other teams
participating in Oxfam 2014, although this team completes the course as one, with the aim to do so in less than a day. Built over the period of the mid 1960’2—70’s, these ladies too, are designed to be operated as economi-
cally as possible.
This year, the Pelly Woodsides - Donna Wood, Colleen Hampson, Josie Hunter and Cathy Wood have pledged to raise $3,000 for Oxfam. You can help us reach this target by ordering a Christmas cake from
Colleen, or purchasing Donna’s home made Christmas cards from the
Coffee Bank. You can also log on to our webspace https://trailwalker.oxfam.org.au/team/home16147 and make a donation, or just keep an eye on our progress.
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Quinlans Water
Deliveries Small or Large Load -
Will deliver anywhere for
Domes+c, Stock,
Swimming Pools etc.
7 DAYS A WEEK.
John & Julie Quinlan
Phone 03 5456 7408
Mobile - 0428 567 408
Building
Contractor
Home Renovations
Vinyl Siding
Concrete Works
Laurie Smith Mobile:
0427 844 064 BPB-DB-L1458
Boort Dental Clinic
For all your family dental needs
Private and Concession Card
Holder appointments Available
Phone: 5451 5230
GDB ELECTRICAL PTY LTD
(Glen Bartels) REC No 1811 ♦ General Electrical Work
♦ Supply & wiring of new Hot Water Units
♦ TV antenna installations
♦ Selling & Servicing DAVEY PUMPS with a large range of spare parts always in stock
Call Glen on 0427 557342
Thinking of trading water?
Want superior advice and service Call us You won’t be disappointed 1800 657 367
DJ AMOS Great sound and lighting. Laser, strobe, UV, LED effects,
colour strobes and fog machine.
All types of music available. Top40, Club, Classics, 70’s, 80’s,
Electro, chill and more. Your own playlist available. For all occasions: 16th, 18th, 21st,
30th, 40th and all other private occasions.
Will Travel.
Email, text or ring for a quote or to discuss event.
0400 339 392
Furniture Collection: Lions still have requests for used furniture and items will be collected if Lion Bill Quinn is contacted on the above phone number. Lions will also arrange the collection of old motor batteries no longer of any use. Christmas Cakes: These are available at the usual points of Business or on request to any Lion. It will not be long until Christmas so don’t miss out on securing your cake.
District Governor’s Visit
On the evening of 27th November, District Governor, Lynn Fredericks, accompanied by his lady Pam, were welcomed at the Victoria Hotel when the Lions celebrated their Christmas Dinner at a tastefully decorated by Lion Tania. A special part of this meeting was the Lions welcome of new Lion member Colleen Fidler, who was inducted by the District Governor, who with all members wished her a long and happy association with the Lions Club. Following the introduction by Zone Chairman, Norm Walkington, an inspiring address was presented by D. G. Lynn, who spoke of local and world-wide works undertaken by the Lions Movement for the betterment of people and communities, when help is needed. Sometimes this need is following natural disasters and others are for sight, hearing or other ailments or accidents affecting people both local and in wider areas. The D.G. also presented 45-Year Membership Certificates to Lion, Graham Moon and Graeme Stevens, who was absent.
Lions News
Lions Market: We look forward to the December Christmas market on the Saturday 14th from 9am until 1pm . It is on good advice we learn that Santa is expected to make an appearance along with some Christmas music. There will be a handout of literature from the Spanner in The Works program distributed from the Cuppa and cakes Stall conducted by the men from Men’s Shed. There will also be the beautiful Calendar produced at Neighbourhood House. These Calendars, loaded with local flora and fauna photos, would make excellent Christmas presents or an all-purpose one in the home. There will also be a BBQ Recipe Book from Bendigo Community Health.
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Presbyterian Tyndale Church, Victoria Street
All Services - 2.30 pm
Contact Mr Ern Miller Phone 5455 7362
_____________________________
Church of Christ Kelly Street
11 am Worship Service
**Bible Study Fortnightly
Contact—5455 7055
**Christmas Tree
Friday, 20th December
________________________________
Pyramid Hill
Uniting Church Tyndale Church, Victoria Street
Worship Services at 9 am ________________________
Catholic Services Victoria Street
St Patrick's Pyramid Hill - Saturday
6.30pm (Eposition and confession 6pm)
Church Services
Bettina’s
Hair Beauty &
Body Therapy
For all the latest style in For all the latest style in For all the latest style in For all the latest style in
colours, perms and setscolours, perms and setscolours, perms and setscolours, perms and sets
Body waxing &Body waxing &Body waxing &Body waxing &
body spray tanningbody spray tanningbody spray tanningbody spray tanning
Vibrosaun TreatmentsVibrosaun TreatmentsVibrosaun TreatmentsVibrosaun Treatments
Sheer relaxationSheer relaxationSheer relaxationSheer relaxation
Skin & muscle toningSkin & muscle toningSkin & muscle toningSkin & muscle toning
Natural Sea body wrapsNatural Sea body wrapsNatural Sea body wrapsNatural Sea body wraps
for detoxing for detoxing for detoxing for detoxing
& skin balance& skin balance& skin balance& skin balance
Telephone
5455 7174
Reid Plumbing
RT40 Ditchwitch Trencher
latest technology in trenching,
fast, efficient, reliable
with compe++ve prices
a.h. 5456 3364
24 hour service
Contact:
Garry Barnes - 5456 2574 or
Tony Free - 5456 3301
Pyramid Hill
Prescription Depot
Christmas Party
Wednesday,
11th December
6.30 pm at the Depot
Come along for a tipple and a
nibble and check out our
fabulous range of giftware
for those ‘last minute’ gifts
20% off handbags and
jewellery (on the night only)
Lucky Door Prizes
Names to Denise please
Community Carols
Sunday, 15th December
Pyramid Hill Memorial Hall
7.00 pm
Organised Pyramid Hill Church of Christ
Christmas ServicesChristmas ServicesChristmas ServicesChristmas Services
Christmas Eve St. Thomas’ Anglican Church
Cnr. Durham Ox Road
9.30 pm
Christmas Day Tyndale Church
Victoria Street
10.00 am
St. Thomas’ Anglican Church
Sunday December 8th
9.00am Eucharist
Sunday December 15th
9.00am Morning Prayer UCA to join us
Further enquiries please phone Rector: Bishop Ron Stone
Ph: 0400 558 570
Church of Christ Christmas Tree
Friday, 20th December 7.00 at the Church Hall
Kelly Street
All welcome
For SaleFor SaleFor SaleFor Sale 1997 Commodore Sedan
Good condition Aircon, Power string
As is - $2,000 Phone: 0438 902 807
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Pyramid Tyre & Auto Service Proprietor - Paul Ballis
Phone: 5455 7214 A.H. 5455 7113
* Tyres * Batteries * Windscreens * 24 Hour Towing * Air Conditioning * All Mechanical Repairs * Front Wheel Alignment * Castrol Oils * Fuchs Oils * TWM Pumps & Small Engines
Northern District
Community Health
Service
12 Victoria Street Pyramid Hill
9.00 am—4.00 pm Monday—Friday Nurse can be seen here between 9—10 am
Phone: 5455 7065
***In An Emergency ring 000 for an Ambulance***
CERT will then be activated.
If a non-emergency then contact the office, or leave
a message.
All other services by
appointment only. Enquiries to 5451 0200
36 Kelly Street, Pyramid Hill
Monday - Friday
7.30 am – 4.30 pm
Home made Christmas Cakes Puddings & Local Produce
Hampers
Phone: 5455 7006
We would like to wish all our We would like to wish all our We would like to wish all our We would like to wish all our customers a safe and happy customers a safe and happy customers a safe and happy customers a safe and happy
festive seasonfestive seasonfestive seasonfestive season
The Coffee Bank will be closed The Coffee Bank will be closed The Coffee Bank will be closed The Coffee Bank will be closed fromfromfromfrom
Christmas Day until Monday, Christmas Day until Monday, Christmas Day until Monday, Christmas Day until Monday, 6th January, 2014.6th January, 2014.6th January, 2014.6th January, 2014.
Pyramid Hill College Presentation Night Monday, 16th December
In the Stadium 7.30 pm
Items from students
Presentation of Awards
All welcome
Death Notice
KIDMAN
Lindsay Gail
Suddenly on December 1, 2013.
Aged 17 years
Loved daughter of Phil,
Step-daughter of Kristen.
Sister of Olivia, Sarah and
Heather; step-sister of Johno,
Luke, Nash and Jema.
Now at Rest
Staff and students of Pyramid Hill College extend sincere sympathy to Phil and Kristen and their
families - our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Fond memories of our former student, Lindsay.
Water AerobicsWater AerobicsWater AerobicsWater Aerobics
Wednesdays 6—7 pm
Pyramid Hill Pool
Adults - $9 Kids - $5
Catering for all ages and
fitness levels.
Will be not be held over the Christmas/New Year period
Watch for details
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Mick’s Rural
Fencing
∗ Post & Rail
∗ Ca7le & Sheep Yards
∗ Colourbond
∗ All types of fencing
∗ Servicing all areas
Mick or Tracey
Phone: 0428 990 701
5457 1329
Tip Truck HireTip Truck HireTip Truck HireTip Truck Hire
Soil, Gravel, Grain & Silage carted
Contact
Peter Reynolds
Phone 03 5455 7580Phone 03 5455 7580Phone 03 5455 7580Phone 03 5455 7580 Mobile 0427 874 386Mobile 0427 874 386Mobile 0427 874 386Mobile 0427 874 386
Ken Talbot
Cleaning Call Ken for all your carpet and upholstery
cleaning needs Free quotes!
Phone - 5455 7404
0437 479 738
V/LINE
FROM MELBOURNE Monday – Friday
Train dep Melb 7.42 am & 6.20 pm Departs Bendigo 9.59 am & 8.39 pm Arrives Pyramid 11.00 am & 9.42 pm
Tuesday and Thursday
(Need to book on Thursdays) Train dep Melb 1.15 pm Coach dep Bendigo 3.30 pm Arrive Pyramid 4.54 pm
Friday Only
Train dep Melb 7.20 pm Bendigo 9.20 Coach departs Bendigo 9.20 pm Arrives Pyramid 10.40 pm
Saturday only
Train dep Melb 8.36 am & 6.36 pm Arrives Pyramid 11.46 am & 9.46 pm
Sunday only
Train dep Melb 8.36 am & 6.36 pm Arrives Pyramid 11.46 am & 9.46 pm
TO MELBOURNE Monday – Friday
Train dep Pyramid 8.18 am & 1.57 pm Arrives Bendigo 9.21 am & 3.01 pm Arrives Melb 11.34 am & 5.11 pm Tuesday and Thursday
Coach dep Pyramid 10.55 am Train dep Bendigo 12.30 pm Arrive Melbourne 2.28 pm Friday only
Coach dep Pyramid 5.05 pm Arrives Bendigo 6.20 pm Train Arrives Melb 8.49 pm
Saturday only
Train dep Pyramid 8.17 am & 2.37 pm Arrives Bendigo 9.20 am & 3.41 pm Arrives Melb 11.31 am & 5.43 pm
Sunday only
Train dep Pyramid 8.17 am & 5.34 pm Arrives Bendigo 9.20 am & 6.37 pm Arrives Melb 11.31 am & 8.45 pm
Victoria Street
Welding Trailer Repairs
Golf buggy trailers, Crates
For all welding needs and small fabrication.
Ring 0428 366 235
Swimming PoolSwimming PoolSwimming PoolSwimming Pool Family NightFamily NightFamily NightFamily Night
Due to the unpredictable
weather and temperatures
being not as warm as we
would like for a Family Fun
night at the Pool, it has
been decided to postpone
the event until 2014
Watch for Date!
Pyramid Fire Pyramid Fire Pyramid Fire Pyramid Fire BrigadeBrigadeBrigadeBrigade
Christmas Eve in Christmas Eve in Christmas Eve in Christmas Eve in Kelly StreetKelly StreetKelly StreetKelly Street
Spinning WheelSpinning WheelSpinning WheelSpinning Wheel Lucky EnvelopesLucky EnvelopesLucky EnvelopesLucky Envelopes Santa ClausSanta ClausSanta ClausSanta Claus
Pyramid Hill Fire
Brigade
General Meeting
Monday, December
9th
8.00 pm
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Fertiliser
Bulk
Bulka bags
Bags
Spreading
Fertiliser & Seed
Gypsum & AgLime
Organics & Manure
Quality Pasture Seeds
Ryegrass
Clover
Lucerne
Pasture blends
Thompsons Bridge Rd, Gunbower
Phone Stuart 5487 1269
0428 871 269
www.richriverseeds.com.au
Rob MansonRob MansonRob MansonRob Manson
Phone Phone Phone Phone
0407 509 0110407 509 0110407 509 0110407 509 011 UHF Channel 25
Grader Hire
Channelling &
Drainage Works
Road Forming 50 Barber Street,
Pyramid Hill, 3575
Ern’s Book on the history of
the district is available for
$10 at Pyramid News &
Post or Pyramid Hill
College.
Proceeds to the College SRC
More District History Part 2 - By Ern Ferris
Geelong Advertiser March 6 1869. The Flood of 1870: - Some of those early settlers were disappointed in what they found. Although the district had been flooded in 1870 they found a dry, arid country. Some even expressed open anger at Major Mitchell who had crossed this country in a good season, for his reports. Some had left better grassed and watered land to select in the Mincha area. Michael Buckley was born in Tipperary, Ireland in 1837 and came to Australia in 1849 to spend some years on the goldfields and farming before coming to Pyramid Hill. His wife Elizabeth was also born in Ireland, her father being Timothy McCarthy who brought his family to Australia during1840. They were married in 1857 and in 1859 they went to Modewarre, near Geelong with their first child. During their residence there, seven more children were born. Their trip to Pyramid Hill occupied 14 days and with them they brought a wagon, chaise cart, 40 cattle, pigs etc. Christmas Day was spent at the Steele’s homestead near Raywood and they arrived at Pyramid Hill two days later. There was a flood in the district at the time and Hartney, Larkins and Laceys, whom had already selected, heard of the Buckleys’ approach and went to meet them and guide them from Mologa. Although 1875 was a good year, other years were harsh. Cattle had to be driven to Bullock Creek for water, and in worse years when the Piccaninny and Rowan waterholes dried up and there was insufficient water in the other creeks, Barr Creek and Loddon River were the nearest water. Some of the settlers found life too tough and were forced to quit.
Terrick Terrick State School No
1721 From the Kerang Times and Swan Hill Gazette The attendance for six months to March was so small owing to the drought and epithalamia this being severe infectious conjunctivitis. The services of the sewing mistress, Mrs R. Bell were dispensed with for six months from July.
Drought of 1882. Copied from the Lockington Community News. Tuesday March 7 1882. Echuca – Accounts of hardship following the wake of the water famine continue to come from the westward. Farmers in the Parishes of Terrick Terrick East, Terrick Terrick West, Wharparilla, Patho, Torrumbarry and right through Loddon and Pyramid Hill are in sore straits for want of water. All the water in the district has now given out with the exception of a few wells and one hole in the Piccaninny Creek near the Prairie Station. The drain on this hole is tremendous, hundreds of cattle and sheep being always there, besides human beings. Several selectors have left their land and settled down on the margin of the creek. This source of supply will probably give out in a few days, and then the selectors will probably migrate to the Murray. The selectors are now carting water 15 to 20 miles from the Murray, Goulburn, Loddon and Campaspe. The Kow Swamp is only a few inches in depth for several miles and the deepest part is not more than 3 feet of water. Affairs are rapidly approaching a crisis in this district in the matter of water supply. At the meeting of the Echuca Shire Council yesterday all the business-es of a meeting that lasted till 9 pm were connected to water supply. The Council agreed to pay owners of wells for water supplied to farmers and gave instruction for the expenditure of several thousand pounds in forming and deepening tanks and providing wells. The boring auger at Timmering was described as a partial failure, it taking over 2 months to bore a depth of 146 feet, when only a small supply of indifferent water was met. The Echuca Shire extends beyond the Broken Creek in the east to the Picaninny Creek in the west, a distance of about 17 miles in breadth. The 15 councillors who represent the various ridings were unanimous in their descriptions of the hardships and extreme destitution caused through the absence of water.
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BLJ BUILDING
Brendan James New homes, renovations, extensions, contracting Email: [email protected]
Mobile: 0429 179 939 Home: 5447 4620
DBU-38901
Hercotts Naturally “Your natural building & “Your natural building & “Your natural building & “Your natural building & maintenance solutions.”maintenance solutions.”maintenance solutions.”maintenance solutions.”
♦ Building & maintenance ♦ Concreting ♦ Fencing ♦ Welding & Metal fabrication
For a free quote call
Paul Hercott
0409 551 307
Ross James
ELECTRICAL
ec22424
♦ Residential
♦ Commercial
♦ Industrial
Mobile: 0447 161 892 [email protected]
BK TALBOT
Transport Livestock Grain Gypsum
Gravel Hay
Contact Byron
Mobile: 0428 557 404
Pyramid Hill Lawn Mowing
Lawns mowed, edges trimmed and clippings removed
Call for a quote
Minimum charge $22.50
Discounts for prompt payment and repeat bookings
Contact: Andrew or SarahAndrew or SarahAndrew or SarahAndrew or Sarah 5455 70495455 70495455 70495455 7049
Also servicing Kerang, Boort,
Cohuna, Mitiamo
RG Broad & CJ RG Broad & CJ RG Broad & CJ RG Broad & CJ ChallisChallisChallisChallis----BroadBroadBroadBroad
Hay Baling 8 x 4 x 3 Mower
Conditioning 16 ft Cut
Contact Rowan on 5455 1254 or
0408 251 228
Homemade Homemade Homemade Homemade
Christmas CakesChristmas CakesChristmas CakesChristmas Cakes
(approx 3.4kg)
Oxfam fundraiser Made to order
$50 ($30 donated to Oxfam; $20 for ingredients)
Orders taken by contacting
Colleen Hampson
5455 1263.
Where Have All the Grannies Gone?
Where have all the grannies gone, long
time ago, They’ve gone to the Bowling Club, and we the Grandchildren have a tale of woe Once Granny would visit us twice a
week, But now it seems, she’s too busy on the phone to speak,
She is a Selector, and must always be there, otherwise the members would
think she didn’t care. Granny’s a skipper of some renown, She has even won the singles crown My Granny wears the whitest clothes, Without frills and without a lot of tissy
bows. Her dress is long, her shoes look big,
But I’m told it is the correct rig. Sometimes her pockets bulge with chalk
duster and a measure, You’d think they were in fact her most
precious treasure. Her hat sits firmly on her head,
To be without it, she’d rather be dead. The bowls are big and very heavy too,
If they dropped on my toe, it would soon be blue.
I miss my Gran telling tales and playing games,
It seems I must wait and hope and pray it rains, then she will come and visit us. Perhaps we’ll even go for a ride on a
bus, Maybe to the films, the theatre or
football we’ll go. I feel quite embarrassed when Gran
shouts “Have a go” It’s winter time at last and Gran will call, Her cheery voice can be heard all down
the hall. She always brings something special,
like sweets or biscuits, All wrapped in odd shapes, and sizes just
to trick us. She often stays overnight at this time, But ask her in the summer and it’s
considered a crime, I guess I just have to put up with Gran
on the run, Suppose she’s like me, entitled to have
what she calls fun.
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Margaret Woods
Hostel
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Loddon Valley
Tennis
Round 8
This week saw Mincha West head out to Yarrawalla to battle it out for the day. Mincha West men lead by Scott Mann came out 5 games on top of Yarrawalla, while the Yarrawalla ladies were too strong for Mincha West. The mixed was a close tussle and Yarrawalla ended up winning the day by 30 games. In the juniors both teams tried their hardest showing off their skills with Yarrawalla winning the day by 22 games. Despite the abundance of flies, a good day was had by all. A few kilometres down the road, Calivil North continued their dominance of the competition, defeating Sylvaterre by heaps! No report from Calivil North – so enough said! Lake Charm notched up their second win of the season with some Juniors playing Seniors and stepping up to the challenge. Charm had wins in each section with the men winning all their sets. Best for Charm were Nathan and Jordan. Best for Kerang were Ryan and Sue. A great day of tennis was enjoyed by all, with the courts playing very well. Lake Charm 111 defeated Kerang 83
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PYRAMID HILL BUTCHERY CHRISTMAS
TRADING HOURS
Tuesday, 24th Dec 8:00-12:00 Christmas Eve 1:00-5:00
Wednesday, 25th Dec CLOSED
Christmas Day
Thursday, 26th Dec CLOSED
Boxing Day
Friday, 27th Dec 8:00-12:00 1:00—5:00
Saturday, 28th Dec 9:00-12:00
Paul and staff would like to thank all of our valued
customers for their patronage during 2013 and wish
everyone a happy and safe Christmas and New Year.
Tennis CoachingTennis CoachingTennis CoachingTennis Coaching
Last Tuesday night coaching will be on 10th December
Coaching will resume January 21st
Any questions to Meg
0429 366 470
For Sale Excellent Christmas present
A pair Hi Fi
Ditton Celestion Speakers (25) Fully made of walnut timber
W340 x d300 x h800 Classical Music Lover would
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Only $100
Phone 5455 7142
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Flowering Spring stock
Spring seedlings
Flowering/Vegies
Citrus Trees
Garden Ornaments
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Potting Mixes & Fertilisers
Cow Manure Chook Manure & Blood & Bone
Opening Hours Monday—Friday
9.30—5.30 Saturday
9.30 am —2 pm
Pyramid Hill
Bowling Club
60 & Over: A tough draw for the boys this week! The team, made up of Les, Ernie, Andy and Allan, competed well but were unable to worry the score board. Better luck next week, chaps! Saturday Pennant: A day of misfortunes!! Division 2 played away visiting Cohuna on some very slippery greens which took some adjusting to. They were unfortunate to fall short by one shot after 75 ends of bowling (68-69). Bother!! Ian (Skip), Brian, Graham, & Peter went down 19 – 25 Lionel (Skip), Marie S., Andy & Terry lost 23 – 31 Beau, Glen, Helen & Allan were the strong-hold winners 26 – 13. Well done, team Beau! Overall, justice does not appear to have been done when you only score two points after coming so close. If only……???? Division 3 reversed the ledger winning by 2 shots (78 – 76). They fronted up to Gunbower and managed to win two rinks to produce a nail-biting, stunning victory. Kate ( Skip), John, Andrew & Gladys had a handy win which was enough to steer the team to the winning line 34 – 22 Les (Skip), Nola, Alan & Bill fell the right side of the ledger winning 25 – 24. Phew!! Ernie (Skip), Jan, Jean & Bev lost 19-30 Sweet is the taste of victory! So close, so good!!!
Sunday Triples Any Combination
Tournament: Congratulations to Jan & Lionel and their teams of workers in organizing this great tournament which was supported by 16 teams. Both Lionel and Jan do a lot of scouting around to recruit teams and engage sponsorship. The prizes were magnificent with Charlie Hocking donating succulent looking pork, and Moama Bowling Club and Bendigo Jack High offering cash sponsorship. Thanks to these people for their generosity! Winners on the day were our own local group – Glenys, Allan & Bill who managed two wins and a draw. Great stuff! Runner-up was the Cohuna Golf team skippered by Peter Bibby.
Players also had an opportunity to win some great raffle prizes generously donated by Bunnings, Murray Downs Golf & Country, Pyramid Hill Newsagency, Coffee Bank, Allan & Robyn Fidler, Jan and Charlie. The bbq which followed the day’s play was well supported and much appreciated. Thanks to all who provided salads and afternoon tea and thanks to the working teams who served the meals and assisted with other menial tasks throughout the day. A special mention to the green keepers for the preparation of the greens. Players were impressed with the surface and the surrounds. (Allan has his Christmas meats sorted since he was also a member of the successful Monday Night competition where he won a ham. Now all he needs is to win a chook in the 60+! Also celebrating the Christmas hams were Lionel, Andy & Neil. A very timely win just before Christmas!) Mid–week Pennant Division 1 travelled to Kerang Golf while Division 2 hosted Cohuna Golf at home. Both teams managed to score 5 Premiership points and performed really well placing some strategic bowls and thoroughly outdoing the opposition. Well… actually, the only strategically placed bowls happened as the bowls were loaded into the cars, and we only outdid the opposition by my mental processing. The rain fell and, because of the wonderful rules that must be adhered to, the matches could not be declared cancelled until the teams had arrived and by which time the green keepers could declare the greens closed and not fit for play. Somewhere there is common sense but it has not quite attached itself to the rules of bowls for Mid-week Pennant.
The next round of Mid-week Pennant
on Dec 11th is the last round before the
Christmas break. Division 1 will host
Barham Services and Division 2 will
travel to Barham Sports
Other News:
Ladies Cub Singles: Best wishes to both Jan and Kate who are the final two players left standing (sort of!) in our Ladies Club Singles Comp. The winner is due to contest at Association level on Monday here at our own Club. If you want to see some good bowling, come along and support our representa-tive.
Championship Pairs: Best wishes to Jan & Marie S., who are part way through the semi-final of the Association Pairs competition. They won their first encounter against Kerang Golf opponents and were having a tussle against Barham Sports folk when play was postponed due to the intense heat. They will endeavour to complete the match on Friday, weather permitting. By that time we should have been blessed with the rains, endured the cold snap and be heading back to finer weather. Christmas Dinner: Next Friday evening, 13th Dec is our Christmas function. Please indicate your intention to attend by recording your name at the Clubrooms. Santa will be attending so you are asked to bring a gift to the value of $10. For further details, see the next edition of this paper or check on the notice board at the Clubrooms. It is a 6:30 for 7:00 start. Communication: A copy of the agenda and recorded minutes of this week’s Board Meeting are available at the Clubrooms.
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SWAP IT !! Apples for oranges?? Eggs for biscuits??
Cabbage for marmalade??
SWAP or DONATE!! You can donate your excess produce or make a donation
for some nice fresh produce if you have nothing to swap.
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Further Information: Phone: 5455 7129
Pre-Christmas Barbeque
On Wednesday, December 11th, there will be a
Pre-Christmas BBQ at the Men’s Shed at 12-12.30. The Pre-school ladies will cater for salads and fruit platters.
A guest speaker will present the program “Spanner in the Works.” Everyone is welcome - men and women.
Please mark this date on your calendar and come along and enjoy the fellowship.
For Sale
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The scheme suffered a check when the building, being transported by sledge, was tipped into the nearby irrigation channel! However the wreck was dismantled and rebuilt on the church site. Meanwhile, the cause at Wood-lands declined and the church closed in 1914 when the congregation transferred to Yarrawalla. A third church building was erected at Yarrawalla in 1920 with the addition of a vestry in 1925, and this building later served as the Sunday School, which although still standing is now disused. The church was opened on March 7th, with special services and a Tea meeting and Concert on the following Wednes-day. The Tea meetings and Concerts were a highlight for the surrounding districts for many years, with the plan first making mention of them in 1911.The present church building was opened on 18th August 1957. At this time there still remained several Trustees of the land where Woodlands church had been. They decided to sell the land and the proceeds provided the unique memorial window in the porch at Yarrawalla, which commemorates those who worshipped in the Wood-lands Church. Many people have given devoted service in numerous ways over the years. The Lord has called several into full-time service, including Miss E Smith (1919) to Fiji; into ordained ministry Rev. G R Neilson (Woodlands) (1897), Rev. K Stephens (1954) , Rev. L Bradfield (1956), Rev. Neil Vincent (1969) and the Rev. Ron Peacock (1983). Pastor L C Miles was called to Home Missions in 1952 and Pastor Howard James was ordained in 1994. Over the years, many people have contributed to our local services, but accredited Local Preachers were Hedley Miles, Doug Miles, Rus Smith, Nettie James and Glen Miles. We give thanks for those who have been a witness to God’s love in the Yarrawalla and surrounding districts during the time of the Yarrawalla Methodist and Uniting Church and pray that God continues to direct and use us as witnesses to His name.
You are invited to an
Evening Service of
9 Readings & Carols9 Readings & Carols9 Readings & Carols9 Readings & Carols Wednesday,18th December
8.00 pm The Kerang Chorale will share their harmonies with us and
lead us in the singing. .
St. Patrick’s Church
Pyramid Hill
Everyone welcome
A cuppa and supper will be
shared in the Presbytery for
those who wish to stop and chat.
Senior Citz
Well, here it is - only a couple of
days before our Christmas lunch.
Friday 6th December.
The school students are ready for
their entertaining - very exciting.
It will be nice to see the young
interacting with (dare I say it?) the
old!! The big fundraiser will be
drawn - so good luck and a big
thank you to the donors (see below)
and ticket holders. All winners will
be notified.
Happy Birthday to all having a
birthday this month.
Stay safe, stay well
Many thanks to our local businesses
and organisations that have been
very generous.
Prizes donated by:
1st Men’s Shed
2nd Pyramid Tyre & Auto
3rd Glen Bartels
4th V & C Bartels
Vouchers:
Pyramid Bakery Café
Millers Ag
Pyramid IGA
Tony’s bazaar
Bettinas
Hair to Chat
Pyramid Butcher
Victoria Hotel
Coffee Bank
Pyramid Op Shop
Gifts:
Pyramid News & Post
Neighbourhood House
Amcal Pharmacy
Max Farrar
Ern Ferris
Peg Cameron
Many thanks to those who have
bought tickets. To Inge - thanks
for all the leg work to make this a
success.
More Than a Century of More Than a Century of More Than a Century of More Than a Century of
Christian Witness in YarrawallaChristian Witness in YarrawallaChristian Witness in YarrawallaChristian Witness in Yarrawalla
Methodism began in this area in 1875, when Home Missionary, Henry Clarkson was stationed at Durham Ox. The two churches from which Yarra-walla derives its spiritual ancestry then commenced. Yarrawalla’s first church building was erected at a cost of $250 in October 1875, and the 1879 records show 35 people including 12 members attending worship. Also in 1875, a church began at Woodlands - in the Central Mologa area, and the 1879 records show an attendance of 45 including 11 members. When in 1898, due to population movement, membership at Yarrawalla had declined to one, William Hercus Jr. transferred to Woodlands which was then the centre of active church life. Yarrawalla remained closed for seven years, and during this period, as no trustees remained locally, the superin-tendent minister sold the church building to Loddon Vale trustees for 1/-. It continued there as a place of worship for a number of years. In 1905, Yarrawalla recommenced church services. Mr T B Hercus had purchased a disused Bible Christian Church, intending to use it as a barn. Because of the population growth, due to re-settlement of the area, there was an urgent need for a school, and a district meeting decided that if a church was built it could also serve as a school. So Mr Hercus’s purchase eventually became the second church building at Yarrawalla.
