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2018-19 Draft Annual Business Plan & Budget incorporating the annual review of the Long Term Financial Plan 2018 to 2029

As part of its annual business planning activities, Council is currently preparing its Annual Business Plan & Budget for 2018-19. The draft Plan illustrates Council’s proposed activities and projects and how they will be funded for the 2018-19 financial year. The high-level Long Term Financial Plan (incorporated within the Annual Business Plan & Budget document) expresses in financial terms, the activities that Council proposes to undertake over the medium to longer term to achieve its stated objectives, assessing the financial sustainability over the period of the plan. The draft full document is available to view on Council’s website www.coorong.sa.gov.au and at any of Council’s offices. Residents are encouraged to read the document and have their say. Feedback can be submitted online, via email (council@coorong.sa.gov.au), or in writing (PO Box 399, Tailem Bend SA 5260). People making a written submission should also indicate if they wish to make a verbal presentation to Council at the Coorong Civic Centre Chambers on Tuesday 5 June 2018 at 7pm. All submissions must be received 5:00pm on Friday 25 May 2018. Residents can also attend a community ‘drop in’ session, where Elected Members and senior Council staff will be available to answer questions about this year’s draft plan. Sessions will be held on 22 May 2018 at the Coorong Civic Centre, Tailem Bend (10 - 11:30am), and the Peake Football Club (1 - 2:30pm), and on 23 May 2018 at the Tintinara Council office (11am - 12:30pm) and the Meningie Council office (2 - 3:30pm). Please visit Council’s website for further information. Vincent Cammell CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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The Changing Face of Tailem Bend #75This month we get an introduction to the many harrowing experiences by migrants far from their home land, while starting a new life in Australia and eventually Tailem Bend,. This time it is the Tournoy family from Holland.

**Hi, my name is Mary Tournoy. My husband, John and two children, Monica and Richard and myself, arrived in Sydney on the 3rd of April, 1963. A taxi picked us up from the airport and gave us a tour of Sydney before arriving at the train station. From there we went to Bonegilla. We stayed in

was very hot. One day we decided to go for a short walk up to the dam, not realising how far it was. Everything seemed so far away and so open and big. By the time we arrived at the damn, I had blisters on my feet. On the way back, a car pulled over and asked us what we were doing in the middle of nowhere. They seemed surprised that we had to walk that distance, and then kindly offered us a lift back to the camp.

My feet were so sore, I was so happy that we didn’t have to walk back. They had been out shooting rabbits, all night and were kind enough to give us a rabbit for our supper. We stayed in army barracks, consisting of two bedrooms and that was all. Showering was a different thing altogether - the showers were lined up with partitions in between, but

somebody walked in the door, it would actually keep me out of sight.

Even though we were in the middle of nowhere, it was like a month of b e a u t i f u l h o l i d a y weather.

On the 2nd of May at 6am in the morning, we left the train station out of Bonegilla a n d travelled to Melbourne, a r r i v i n g at 12pm. There were also other f o r e i g n e r s waiting for the train as well. Because my husband John Tournoy spoke English, he was able to help them get on the right train.

While walking around in Melbourne, we had Italian people following us everywhere, as they were too afraid to leave our side because they weren’t sure how to get back to the station and where to go from there. But they knew we were on our way to Adelaide, so felt safer sticking with us. We had a walk around and something to eat before leaving Melbourne eight hours later to begin the journey to Adelaide.

didn’t understand that they had to switch trains to get to their destination, but my husband made sure they went in the right direction.

ABOVE & BELOW: Mary with two of her children, shortly after arriving in Australia.

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The Changing Face of Tailem Bend #75When we got to the border of South Australia, we had to surrender all of our fruit. But the Italian family was not willing to give up theirs - they had so many grapes with them. They tried to eat as much as possible and give the rest away, but it was just too much. Let’s face it, no one wants to get the runs on the train. When we arrived in Adelaide, I was amazed to see so many foreign women cleaning the trains.

Holland, I would have been able to buy a house already. As I looked around, I felt like I would have to work hard to be able to achieve this goal now - not that my husband would let me work while I still had two children at home. We were sent to a hostel in Glenelg. We were allowed to stay there for up to two years, so that we could save for a house. However, I found the conditions there quite disgusting. Toilets where only cleaned once a day, so by the end of the day you could imagine how dirty they were. The hostel housed over 200 people.

The meals were made at certain times, so that when my husband got home from work, there was no food available because the kitchens were closed. I ended up buying a little stove and making his food through the day so that I could heat it up at night when he got home. This sort of lifestyle was not for us. We survived in this situation for two weeks.

PICTURED ABOVE - Near Unley Oval, we ended up renting half a house, sharing it with an Italian family, who also had two children. I had no furniture and was told if I went to the shop and made a deposit I could get furniture. They told me I couldn’t take everything at once, so I thought, “well, I’m not leaving without it!.” I couldn’t understand what they were saying, I knew I had to put a deposit down and that, I had already done! I was told that if I did not leave, they would call the police. I was not budging, I was determined to get my furniture. Finally a lady came in and explained that I had to put a deposit on each item. When the manager found out how much I had already put down, I had paid for half of everything I wanted!

He shook his head and laughed, “had you told me that you had so much money, I would have let you take it all straight away!” These were some of the hard barriers to cross when

into our house and I was happy to be in the country. Things were looking up. After living here in Australia for a year we realised how much we did miss our family. But I suppose when you travel to a different country these things happen, we slowly adjusted and after a while felt at home here. We have had many happy and bad times and troubled times through our life, but have, in the long run, always survived. I suppose it doesn’t matter what part of the world you come from, everybody has a longing for their Homeland or family - that doesn’t change in any culture. I have two sons and a daughter (with their children and grandchildren) living in Australia and two daughters living in Belgium, (with their children and grandchildren of their own), as well as other family members – HOWEVER, Australia is home to me now and I still reside in Tailem Bend.

Mary can often be seen travelling around the town on her Gopher or she will be at home on face book, keeping in touch with family members still in Holland.

Thank you for your contribution to Tailem Topics, Mary.

Next month we go back in time with Howard ‘Barney’ Hattam with a diary full of memories of Tailem Bend. I also have a story on the life and times of the undisputed Mayor of Cooke Plains, Norm Paterson and his wife Margaret.

See you then, Peter Connolly.

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QUOTE OF THE MONTH

*HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY*

Tailem Info Station Visitors

16/04/18ABOVE: Grandma Liz Connolly of Tailem Bend, visiting her Uncle Peter Connolly at the Tailem Info Station with her Grandchildren, Luke and Jade Bayly of Coromandel Valley.Image Glenn Power.

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Membership If you are interested in providing community service or just want fun &

fellowship opportunities, you are welcome at any time. For more information, contact any current member, President Tracy Piltz 0438 326 956, our website www.tailembendrotaryclub.com or our Facebook page.

Hands on ProjectSally & Sara have headed over to Sri Lanka this

amputees. We wish them well.

Music HallA n o t h e r s u c c e s s f u l

has been held, getting 2018 underway with great pizazz. If you would like to be involved, come to Tailem Bend Town Hall, Tuesdays at 7pm – last registrations will be 8th May. All welcome.

MAIN IMAGE:BBQ Squad,L-R: Sara, Robert, Des, hungry customer Sam Shahin and Tracy.BELOW: A race car participating in one of the recent events held at The Bend, during April, 2018.

Club ProjectsWe have recently been supporting the Motorsport Park by catering for some of their functions. These are great opportunities for extra fundraising which in turn will be put back into our local communities. If you would like to assist at any time, please contact Tracy Piltz 0438 326 956. Image below.

Our Club also assists with a Breakfast Club at Tailem Bend Primary School on Wednesday mornings. Many children come to school without having had breakfast, essential for a day of successful learning. If you can assist on this roster 8.30 – 9.30 (approx) Wednesdays, please contact John McEntee 0408 808 971. Your help will be greatly appreciated.

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Meningie was made just over 150 years ago in 1866, but the land has always been here, it just didn’t have a name, or did it? A history/art exhibition ‘The Making of Meningie - Winmun Meinanggun’ has been many months in planning and

Neville Bonney, South Australian native plant expert, ethno botanist and published author, opened the exhibition Sunday, April 29, 2018 and visitors are welcome to view the exhibition during business hours, with groups asked

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The display tells the story of the making of Meningie which began long before 1866, with art works by George French Angas in the mid-1840’s and works by local artists depicting the area before and after white settlement. It takes visitors on a journey through the decades showing the buildings, education, religion, agriculture, sport and other aspects of the community and district, developing and evolving in time, through photographs, historic artefacts and works of art by local artists, some of which will be available to purchase.

to Meningie, Narrung, Raukkan, Salt Creek and Ashville. Marianne added that the display contains a fraction of the number of items of historic interest that exist, but hopes that it gives a broad insight into the districts’ uniqueness.

The exhibition is housed in Tailem Bend, as the result of an offer made by the Coorong District Council for such an event to be held in the Coorong Gallery. Marianne said she could not refuse such a great opportunity to display Meningie and its history and hopes that people throughout the Coorong District Council area and further

Sponsors of the exhibition include Coorong District Council, The Lakelander, Chowilla Wines and Coorong Wild Seafood. Submitted by Marianne Cunneen

The Making of Meningie

Transport - Transport from Tailem Bend & Meningie will be available subject to demand, please book your seat when you RSVP.

to contact Emily Arbon on 1300 785 277.

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FUNCTIONS Did you know the RSL Hall is available to Hire?We can host meetings, social gatherings and a whole range of functions, either catered or not catered, with full bar facilities. 8 Ball Table & Dart Boards Available.Contact us for more information, menu ideas and bookings: 0417 899 285.

TAKE AWAY MEALS We provide take away meals on Friday nights if we have surplus food. Takeaway packs are only $5 each with the purchase of a full priced Meal and are a delicious, convenient meal to save you cooking the next day!

BOOKINGS: 8572 4550 or Cathie: 0417 899 285 - or our new Facebook Page. w w w . f a c e b o o k . c o m / T a i l e m B e n d R S L

OUR PHONEAs the Club is not always manned, please leave a message on 8572 4550 and we will return your call, or you can phone the President: 0417 869 096.

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Karaoke - 2nd Friday of the month - next session Friday, May 11, 2018.

Just $15 for two courses, plus tea/coffee!!

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Friday May 4 Fish N Chips & Salad Banana Caramel Pie

Friday May 11 Beef Schnitzel & Veg Fruit Crumble

Sunday May 13 NO ROAST ON MOTHERS DAY CHANGED TO 20 MAY

Friday May 18 Chicken Schnitzel & Salad Fruit Salad & Ice Cream

SUNDAY ROAST Roast Pork and vegetables MAY 20 Pavlova

Friday May 25 Salt & Pepper Squid & Salad Sticky Date Pudding

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Golf Club Report

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Hi Everybody,

We had 24 starters for the Easter Cup. Saturday win-ner was Paul Baxter and runner up was Bob Neil.

14 starters showed up for Sunday’s round. Winner was Bob Neil with 45 points and Paul Baxter run-ner-up with 43 Points.

Monday’s round had 23 players. Winner on a count-back was Shorty Humphrys from Paul Baxter with 40 points.

Overall winner of the Easter cup (best two out of three rounds) was Bob Neil with 84 points. Paul Baxter run-ner-up with 83 points. (Paul had a birdie putt on the last to tie but unfortunately missed).

The second monthly mug was played on 7th April.

A Grade: Winner Trevor Coombe nett 66, Runner-up Paul Baxter 68 nett.

B Grade: Winner Steven Baker nett 68, Runner-up Mick Parker nett 70.

C Grade: Winner Monty Jaensch nett 72, Runner-up Max Bockman nett 73.

Overall winner was Trevor Coombe.

It is good to see that we are having good numbers for Tuesday golf, considering the hot weather that has been landing on golf days.

Come and enjoy good golf and good fellowship.

Captain - Terry Haydon

The popular South Australia Living Artists (SALA) Festival is coming to the Coorong for

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SALA will shine the spotlight on some of the district’s incredible local visual artists across three regional venues – Tintinara, Meningie and Tailem Bend – and will highlight the work of feature solo artist Colleen Cavanagh at Tintinara, PICTURED OPPOSITE PAGE, WITH SOME OF HER WORK.

Coorong District Council aims to promote and celebrate the many talented artists in the region, and encourages emerging and established local artists to become involved in this exhibition.

Further details on Coorong’s SALA program and how to register, contact www.coorong.sa.gov.au/cooronggallery or pick up a hard copy from

Submitted by Ashlee CrossmanExecutive Assistant - Coorong District Council

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Property MattersCemetery Working Bee -MARCH 2018 - Enjoying morning tea at the working bee in the Tailem Bend Cemetery recently, are: Paul Bartlett, Anne Howell, Neville Merritt, Sam Druysch, Pauline Merritt, Rusty Phitzner and Kaye Bartlett, photographer.

We would be very happy to have more help, so If you

please phone Kaye on 8572 6601 or Pauline on 8572 3802, or just rock up with shovel and rake.

Submitted by Pauline Merritt.Image Kaye Bartlett.

BELOW: Margie Jaensch is pictured with Evan Byles (Fast Ev) of SA Motorcylces, Princes Highway, Tailem Bend, at the recent ‘Meet and Greet’ BBQ, held on the premises, April 20, 2018.

Locals Visit Raukkan Nursery

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Travelling in the air conditioned luxury of the Tailem Bend Community Centre bus, members of the recently

Wellington Pangarinda alliance were treated to a hot (36 degree) and windy tour of the Raukkan Nursery, east of Narrung, Monday April 9, 2018.

BELOW: Wanda Shaw of the Raukkan Nursery, busily propagating Kunzea ambigua (Commonly known as White Kunzea, Poverty or Tick Bush, PICTURED RIGHT). Wanda really enjoys her community Nursery work.

ENJOYING THEIR GUIDED TOUR OF RAUKKAN NURSERY ARE:

ABOVE RIGHT, L-R: Paul and Kaye Bartlett and Margaret Walters, all of Wellington East.

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BACK, L-R: Rob Hughes, Jack Hunt, Don Green, Bill Jaensch, Paul Bartlett, Keith Walters,

CENTRE, L-R: Pam Green and Margie Jaensch, of Tailem Bend, Margaret Walters and Peter Warbout of Wellington East.

FRONT, L-R: Raukkan Nursery Manager, Kevin Kropinyeri of Raukkan and Kaye Bartlett of Wellington East.

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ABOVE: Molly Maddaford and Matilda Hughes representing Unity College, Murray Bridge, prepare to lay a wreath at the Soldier’s Memorial in Tailem Bend, Anzac Day, 2018. Image Doug Stilgoe.

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HAVE YOUR SAY ….. the Budget Draft is out and surprise! surprise! Rates are going up.

Rates are going up again, the differential is going up 3% + 1% growth

Introduction of a fairer, transparent user pays

at Wellington East and Peake. There will be a connection

connected to the scheme and 0.60c/kl for those consuming water from the scheme

Hopefully the Council will adopt a fairer, transparent user pays system for the CWMS as well and not charge the same for Vacant Land, with nothing, as the

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Motoring News

March 2018 - Dropping into Tailem Bend on their way to the Citroen National Rally in Dalby Queensland - Marie Senn of Hove, Adelaide, RIGHT, takes the chance to clean her glass-es at the boot of her classic vehicle, while Loui Burke of Glenelg BELOW: throws a quick wave in between polishing his classic black Citroen. BELOW RIGHT: Peter Senn, husband of Marie, gives us a quick wave as he takes orders for Meat Pies - “We always stop for pies at the Tailem Bend Bakery.” Another great classic car pit stop - all en-

Bend ‘Wave for Wellbeing’.

No need to have tickets to The Bend Motorsport Park to meet and rub shoulders with world class motorcycle racers - Evan and Cath Byles of Tailem Bend, entertained Asian Road Racing Champions, Australian Super Bike and BC Performance Team Kawasaki riders at their free to the public, Meet & Greet BBQ at SA Motorcycles, Tailem Bend, on Friday April 20, 2018.

*We love our sport, we just wanted to make it possible for any bike enthusiast, young or old, to meet some of the legends of motorcycle racing,” Cath said. “As a young rider, having a signed poster of your favourite racer on your wall really keeps you on the boil.”

LEFT: Margie Jaensch of Tailem Bend, made the most of a photo opportunity with Team Kawasaki, at the recent “Meet and Greet’ BBQ held at SA Motorcycles, Princes Highway, Tailem Bend.

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ANGLICAN CHURCH OF AUSTRALIA47-49 Station DriveTailem BendServices: Sundays at 11.15am.All enquiries, Ray Bolt: 0407 755 574 orEvonne Whibley: 0405 970 804.

APOSTOLIC CHURCH OF AUSTRALIA(REHOBOTH CHURCH)181 Railway Tce, Tailem Bend10:30am every Sunday—everyone welcome.Pastor Gary Paynter: 0428 815 560Joanna Paynter: 0428 855 696 Phone: 8572 3875

CATHOLICCatholic Church mass times:1st and 3rd Sundays 10.30 a.m. Mass2nd and 4th Sundays 10.00 a.m. LWC5th Sunday 10.00 a.m. LWCFather John Herd, Murray BridgePhone: 8531 1699, or Catholic Office at Tailem Bend, Fridays 10am – 4pm.

MURRAY BRIDGE UNITING CHURCHNarooma Boulevard, Murray BridgeSunday’s: 9.30 amRev Darren Lovell: 0466 411 784Rev Frances BartlettChurch Office: 8532 5150

MURRAY BRIDGE CHURCH OF CHRIST32 Seventh Street, Murray Bridge, 5253Sunday Service Time - 10amPastor Grant SpangenbergChurch Office: 8532 2883Mobile: 0419 848 336

TAILEM BEND CHRISTIAN CENTREMeeting at corner of Pontt and Jacob St(opp Bowling Club) Every Sunday 10am.Pastor Harry Kromwyk or Pastor Kathleen KromwykPhone: 8572 4741 Mobile: 0428 233 100

TRINITY LUTHERAN10 Seymour Street, Tailem BendMonthly 1st & 3rd Sunday at 11am.2nd, 4th, 5th Sunday at 9am.Phone: 8572 3957

PEAKE BAPTIST CHURCH1st and 3rd Sunday at Peake - 10am2nd and 4th Sunday at Sherlock - 10am5th Sunday TBAPastor Geoff LohmeyerPhone: 8574 3134Mobile: 0429 811 515

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SATURDAYS

JERVOIS DANCE; Every 5th Saturday, 8pm till late. Phone: Russell Nuske on 8572 3568, or Wayne Cheeseman on 8572 3242.

SUNDAYS

TAILEM BEND RSL SUB BRANCH; ROAST every second Sunday of each month at 12.30pm. Cost $15 Adults, mains, dessert, tea/coffee - $7 children’s menu. Members of the public most welcome.

TAILEM BEND BOWLING CLUB; Sunday Lunches: 12.30pm. Last Sunday of the month. 2 Course meal, Tea/Coffee - $15 per person, with Door Prize!!!! All Welcome. Please Book by phoning Thelma: 8572 4469.

ARCHERY; Meets every Sunday 11am - 1pm.

Beginners to Advanced. Tuition available, some equipment available. For bookings and information, contact: Len: 0417 821 720. ALL WELCOME.

ROWING CLUB: *Come and Try* every Sunday morning from 9am - phone Anna 0400 880 578.

MONDAYS

PLAYGROUP; 9am - 11am. Cost $2 per family. During school terms at Tailem Bend Kindergarten, Trevena Rd. Phone 8572 3348.

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH SA; Meets 2nd Monday of the month, 7.30pm at the Community Centre

PROBUS CLUB; Monthly Meetings held on the 3rd Monday of each month at the Community Centre. Contact: Secretary, Robert Shurville 8572 3868 or

Email: robertess@bigpond.com

ROTARY CLUB OF TAILEM BEND; Meets every Monday night (except public holidays) at the Riverside Hotel 6.30pm. Contact Sue Piggott: 0439 723 998.

TUESDAYS

SOCIAL TENNIS; Every Tuesday 9.30am- 12.30pm. $2.00. All welcome. Phone Anne Howell: 8572 4023.

JERVOIS BRANCH CWA; Meet 1st Tuesday of each month at the Jervois Hall @ 10.30am. Contact Gloria Afford: 8572 6070.

TAILEM BEND LIONS CLUB; meets 2nd Tuesday each month at Riverside Hotel 6.30pm for a meal and on 4th Tuesday each month at Lions Den, corner Trevena Rd & Seymour St. for General meeting. Contact Doug Holmes 8532 4372 or Ian Eckermann 8572 3850.

ACTIVITY AND LEISURE GROUP; 10am - 2pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, at the Day Care Community Services Building. Transport is available, Phone Betty on 8572 5861.

TAILEM BEND AUTO CLUB; Meets 3rd Tuesday each month at TB Football Clubrooms, Trevena Road, 7pm.

WEDNESDAYSTAILEM BEND PROGRESS ASSOCIATION; Meets 2nd Wednesday quarterly: February/May/August/November 7.30pm at the Tailem Bend Community Centre.

TAILEM BEND ST JOHN CADETS; Meeting Wednesday evenings from 6pm to 8.30pm, Murray Bridge St John Centre. All enquiries to Lyn: 0448 551 007, during school terms.

ACTIVITY AND LEISURE GROUP; 10am - 2pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, at the Day Care Community Services Building. Transport is available, Phone Betty on 85725861.

THURSDAYSTAILEM BEND SINGERS; Thursday nights, Contact Bev Piggott: 8572 3807.

RIVERBEND LADIES INDOOR BOWLS; Thursdays until the end of October. Fun games 10.30am. Team games 2pm. Contact R. Ellis: 8572 3252 or L. Jaensch: 8572 4064.

PARENT CHILD MOTHER GOOSE/OUR TIME; 0-5

year olds and their families. 9.30am at the Community

Centre. FREE SESSION. Phone: 8572 3513.

ACTIVITY AND LEISURE GROUP; 10am - 2pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at the Day Care Community Services Building. Transport is available, phone Betty: 8572 5861.

FRIDAYS

OUR GOLDIES LUNCHEON; Friday Monthly at the Tailem Bend Community Centre. $10 per person. Phone: 8572 3531 for more details.

TAILEM BEND RSL SUB BRANCH; Dining In - open every Friday night from 6.30pm. All meals $15, mains, dessert, tea/coffee - $7 children’s menu. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL - phone 0417 899 285.

TAILEM BEND RSL SUB-BRANCH; Monthly meetings held on the first Friday of each month at 4pm. Phone the Secretary: 0417 899 285.

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Community Library - New Book List New Books May 2018

Non FictionYour New Pregnancy BibleKieran Modra – The Way I See ItAll the Kings’ Men – A History of the Hindmarsh Cricket Club 1857-1897The Boy Who Knew Too MuchTragedy – the Sad Ballad of the Gibb BrothersA Long Way From HomeOdd Bits – How to Cook the Rest of the Animal

Adult FictionCALLEN Alissa – The Red Dirt Road (Aust Romance)CARNEVALE Vanessa – The Memories that Make Us (Romance)FLETCHER J.H. – Land of the Golden Wattle (Aust Historical Drama)FOLLETT Ken – The Modigliani Scandal (Suspense/Mystery)GEORGE Elizabeth – The Punishment She Deserves (Suspense)JONES Jennie – A Place With Heart –Book 2 Rangelands Series (Aust Romance)KELLERMAN Faye – Bone Box (Thriller)LEE Miranda – Heart of Secrets (Aust Romance)MANNING Sarra – The House of Secrets (Historical Romance)McARTHUR Fiona – The Baby Doctor (Aust Friendships)McCALLUM Fiona – Making Peace (Aust Friendships)McDONALD Fleur – Fool’s Gold – Bk 1 Detective Dave Burrows(Aust Suspense/ Romance)McLEOD Jenn J – A Place to Remember (Aust Romance/Family)McINTOSH Fiona – The Tea Gardens (Romance)MOSLEY Walter – Down the River Unto the Sea (Mystery)O’FLANAGAN Sheila – The Missing Wife (Family)PATTON Shirley – The Secrets We Keep (Aust Family/Friendships)PAUL Janette – Amber and Alice (Aust Romance)SMITH Wilbur – War Cry (Historical/Family)STRINGER Tricia – Come Rain or Shine (Aust Romance)TROLLOPE Joanna – An Unsuitable Match (Romance)WATT Peter – From the Stars Above (Family Saga)WILLIAMS Sarah – The Outback Governess (Aust Romance)

Large Print(Non Fiction)Great Australian Test Cricket Stories

Audio BooksThe Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie and the Gospel of WealthThe China Price – The True Cost of Chinese Competitive AdvantageMANKELL Henning – SidetrackedOZEKI Ruth – My Year of Meats

DVD AdultGoodnight Joseph Parker (MA)Drag Me to Hell (MA)Lemon Tree Passage (MA)Cheech & Chong – Get Out of my Room (M)The Kimberley Region (G)

We are on Face book. Like our page for lots of Tailem Bend History pics, and what is happening in our Library.

The Tailem Bend Primary School is looking for any historical photos of Tailem Bend. We will scan them and return them to you ASAP.

We also have an Electrical Home Audit Kit for your borrowing.

BOOK REVIEWS

The Secrets We Keep – Shirley Patton

For readers of Judy Nunn’s Spirits of the Ghan… When a newcomer blows into the mining town of Kalgoorlie she unwittingly uncovers a web of lies and a heartbreaking tie with her tumultuous past in this compelling family saga where the personal and political collide.

A mother’s secret, a father’s betrayal, a town on the edge…

When social worker Aimee arrives in the mining town of Kalgoorlie, she is ready for a fresh start. Her colleagues Lori and Paddy seem friendly, and she is also drawn to one of her cases: the Steele family, whose future looks particularly bleak. But Aimee has a dark secret and as the past reaches out towards her once more, she realises that somehow her secret is connected to this unfamiliar but harshly beautiful town and its inhabitants.

As she strengthens her ties with the local community – especially with the

earlier decisions. Can she reveal her secret, even if it is not hers alone to share?

A compelling novel of the transcendental love of children and the truth’s unwillingness to stay hidden.

-o-0-o-

From the Stars Above – Peter Watt

A century-old curse comes full circle...

For a hundred years they have never forgiven, never forgotten. Now, the war between the Duffy and Macintosh dynasties will be brought to its stunning conclusion.

Malaya as a child, and left orphaned when his mother died in Changi prison.

for the future.

Michael Macintosh is forging his own path to escape his mother’s obsessive control. Sailor, soldier and mercenary, he will soon face war again, in the brutal jungles of Vietnam.

Sarah Macintosh ruthlessly crushes anyone who gets in her way, and has vowed to destroy her sister-in-law, Jessica Duffy-Macintosh. Fixated on her own legacy, she has ignored her family’s inheritance - a century-old curse, to be paid in blood...

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NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCHTAILEM BEND AREA 484

Next meeting - Monday, May 14, 20187.30pm - Tailem Bend Community Centre

Guest speakers attend some meetings.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Road Safety Tip - Breakdown Safety Tips:In the event of breaking down when travelling on a highway, expressway or freeway: *Find a safe spot to pull over. *If you have to in your vehicle, keep your seatbelt on. *Park the vehicle as far left as possible. *Use hazard lights. *If possible, exit the vehicle from the left (passenger) side. *Be cautious when passing an accident or breakdown.

BLUE LIGHT DISCO CALENDAR - 2018

Term 2 - Wednesday, July 4 - TB Football Clubrooms. Theme: Student’s choice.Term 3 - Wednesday, September 26 - Tailem Bend Town Hall. Theme: Footy ColoursTerm 4 - Wednesday, December 5 - Tailem Bend Town Hall. Theme: Christmas.

All disco’s run from 5pm - 7 pm and are for Primary School aged children from 5 - 13 years of age.

Our committee want the discos to be a safe and pleasant experience for all the children and expect the children to be respectful of each other, as well as the Supervisors for the evening.

REMINDER : On arrival - All parents and carers are asked to please bring their child/children into the disco venue. On departure - All Parents and Carers must come into the venue and notify the volunteer on door duty of the child/children they are picking up. This is for your/their own safety and protection. “BLUE LIGHT IS A CHILD SAFE ENVIRONMENT”.

SAPOL DISCLAIMER

Disclaimer: This publication has been prepared as a public service initiative and while every care has been taken in its preparation no warranty is given nor representation, either express or implied,

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Date offence Location Offence Information Result

7/3/2018 TAILEM BEND Serious Criminal Trespass and Property damage

Property broken into and damaged.

Ongoing Investigation

11/03/2018 TAILEM BEND Assault Suspect assaulted victim. Suspect Arrested.

14/03/2018 Princes Hwy TAILEM BEND

Make Off Without Payment

Suspect attended at Coles Express and stole $41.51 of fuel.

Suspect Reported.

16/03/2018 Dukes Hwy TAILEM BEND

Make Off Without Payment

Suspect attended OTR Motorsport park and stole $30.00 of fuel

Ongoing Investigation

19/03/2018 TAILEM BEND Property Damage and Unlawfully on Premises.

Property damaged by a known suspect.

Ongoing Investigation

19/03/2018 TAILEM BEND Unlawfully on Premises.

Property entered and items removed but later returned.

Ongoing Investigation

21/03/2018 Railway Tce TAILEM BEND

Throw Missile Two youths arrested for throwing rocks and other assorted items at the police station.

Suspect Arrested.

22/03/2018 Dukes Hwy TAILEM BEND

Make Off Without Payment

Suspect attended OTR Motorsport park and stole $173.00 of fuel

Ongoing Investigation

06/04/2018 TAILEM BEND Aggravated Assault, Breach Intervention order and Hinder Police

Domestic Violence incident Suspect Arrested.

Prepared by SC1C Allan CLAUGHTON, Tailem Bend Police Station. 07/04/2018

READER CONTRIBUTION

Today, I went to my local Kaleidoscope club in Tailem Bend, looking forward to unusual and exciting

things we would be doing. After a relaxed morning tea served by Margaret and Brian, we were shown how to make paper poppies for Anzac Day by Linda and Tania.

Well, I have to admit, making paper poppies stressed me out too much, so I was given the easy task of sticking them together to complete beautiful wreaths. To all other poppy makers for your amazing achievement, congratulations and well done. Having enjoyed our usual tasty lunch, prepared for us by Friends of the Hospital ladies, we then had my favourite game of Bingo, with choccy treats for the winners.

If you’re looking for somewhere different to go and unusual things to learn, Kaleidoscope will always make you welcome. Why not come along and join in the fun. Just ring 8532 2255 and ask for Linda.

Submitted by Pauline Coombe.

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EMERGENCY NUMBERS

COORONG CIVIC CENTRE & ART GALLERY (Coorong District Council)Open 8.30am - 5pm Monday-Friday95 - 101 Railway Terrace, Tailem Bend PO Box 399 Tailem Bend, SA, 5260 Phone: 1300 785 277 | Fax: 8572 3822 Email: council@coorong.sa.gov.au

Post Office109 Railway Terrace, Tailem BendPhone: 8572 3420Agents for Commonwealth Bank, Central Credit Union and One Spot Bill Pay.Mail closes at 5:00pm, Monday - Friday.

Community Library1 Murray Street, Tailem Bend Phone: 8572 3266 (On School Grounds)

Tailem Bend Community Centre141 Railway Terrace, Tailem Bend or PO Box 203, Tailem Bend, SA, 5260 Phone/Fax: 8572 3513

Tailem Bend Kindergarten49 Trevena Road, Tailem Bend Phone: 8572 3348

Tailem INFO STATION Railway Station, Tailem Bend Phone: 8572 4277 | Open 7 Days, 9am - 4pm

Tailem Bend District Hospital Princes Highway, Tailem Bend Phone: 8572 5800 Fax: 8572 5801

Medical Centre & Immunisations 70 Princes Highway, Tailem Bend Phone: 8572 5897 or A/H: 8572 5800

Murray Mallee Transport Scheme Railway Station, Tailem Bend Phone: 8572 4288

Tailem Bend RSL Sub-Branch 2 Seymour Street, Tailem Bend (corner of Seymour St & Trevena Rd) Phone: 8572 4550 Secretary: 0417 899 285

Bank SA - Tailem Bend Railway Terrace, Tailem Bend Phone: 8572 4850

St Vincent De PaulOpen: Mon, Wed, Fri: 10:00am - 4:00pm Saturday: 9:30am-12:00pmPhone: 8572 3544

Tailem Bend Primary School1 Murray Street, Tailem Bend Phone: 8572 3266 | Fax: 8572 3026Email: DL.0424.info@schools.sa.edu.au

LOCAL JUSTICE OF THE PEACERay Bolt.........................................0407 755 574Trevor Gordon....................................8572 4415Garry Hansen.....................................8573 3191Robert Hughes...................................8572 3523Leonie Hutson...............................0419 823 457Neville Jaensch..................................8572 3670Marc Maddaford.................................8572 4169Debbie McPherson.............................8572 4205Teresa Pickering............................0409 284 073Russell Nuske....................................8572 3568Robert Trezise....................................8572 3050Albert Wellman...................................8572 3667Helen Bowering..................................8572 4530

Police: Tailem Bend............................8572 4210Ambulance.....................................................000Fire & Rescue................................................000CFS: Tailem Bend..........................................000CFS: Jervois...................................................000Taiem Bend Medical Centre................8572 5897Poison Information.................................13 11 26Parent Helpline..............................1300 364 100RAA.....................................................8572 4044Hospital...............................................8572 5800

Community Services

BELOW:

Rodney McCullochThe Adventurer Plumber is BACK

For all your plumbing needs

Call Rodney today on:

0408 813 964

Heating | Rainwater | Sewer Drainage

General Maintenance | Backfl ow prevention

Residential Plumbing

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Servicing Televisions, CDs, DVD/BluRays, VCRs, Computers, Audio Equipment, Vacuum Cleaners, Small Appliances, and Microwaves.

Anthony Walker 041 882-1369, or rastas@rastaselectronics.com.au

147A Princes Highway, Tailem Bend. SA. 5260.

http://www.rastaselectronics.com.au

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First Visit includes examination and treatment

x-rays not compulsory

All major private insurance cards supported.

Same-day claims can be made onsite.

Find us - 93A Railway Terrace, Tailem Bend SA 5260Phone - 08 8234 1194 to book appointments.

No referral needed.

New & Used, Desktop or Laptop

Printers & Software

Repairs & Upgrades

Networking

Virus Removal

GREG BLACK COMPUTERS

Hardware & Software

Ph 08 8572 4939Fax 08 8582 4938Mob 0427 447 211

SACOM (ACT) Pty Ltd8726 Princes Hwy

Tailem Bend, SA

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83 Railway Tce, Tailem Bend SA Monday, Thursday, Friday - 9am - 5.30pm

RACE DAY MARKET - APRIL 21, 2018. BELOW: Hemi Middleton of Tailem Bend preparing his vehicle for the ‘Box Car’ race!

Image Emily Morgan.

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