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Tarago Times May 2018

The Tarago Times is a non-profit community service, published monthly by the Tarago Sporting Association Inc by a team of volunteers. It has a circulation of 525 copies distributed throughout Tarago, Lake Bathurst, Mayfield, Boro, Taylors Creek and the surrounding district. View online at http://www.tarago.org.au/tarago_community_times.php

May 2018

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Crowds Gather to Remember

Pictured Above: Corporal Callan Stacey a member of the Defence Force since 2006 who has served on 3 operational deployments delivered the oration.

Pictured Above: Wreaths laid by the community organisations, residents and visitors at the Tarago War Memorial.

More Photos by Megan Alcock and article on Page 2


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Around 200 people attended this year’s Dawn Service on Anzac Day at the Tarago War memorial. MC Commander Dave Hargan, RAN welcomed those in attendance and the Acknowledgement of Country was given by Rob Brown from Taungurung Country who is a former inspector, Australian Federal Police. This year’s service featured the 100th anniversary of the Australians who fought at the battle of Villers-Bretonneux which was a pivotal turning point in World War 1, being described by a British observer, Brigadier General George Grogan VC as “perhaps the greatest individual feat of the war”. Special Guests Corporal Callan Stacey delivered the oration and Gary Watson played thepiper’s lament while the wreaths were laid.

After the service everyone was invited to attend the Gunfire Breakfast at the Tarago Hall where sausages, bacon, eggs, tomatoes, baked beans and vegan fare plus hot drinks were on offer. 135 plates of food were cooked, served and washed up by an army of volunteers from various Tarago organisations, members of our community and visitors and I thank them all on behalf of the organisers of this year’s service and congratulate the organising committee for this year’s outstanding service.

Lest we ForgetStory by Gill Shepherd, Photos by Megan Alcock

Anzac Day 2018

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Tarago School P&CTarago P&C are looking for expressions of interest from everyone in the community (past and present) who wishes to participate in the project of engraved bricks at Tarago Public School.

Our aim is to use these bricks to capture Tarago’s history of the residents who have once attended the school or resided in the town.

We wish to lay them on either side of the footpath as you walk in as a feature, the P&C will be purchasing 9 bricks with the school logo engraved to place up near the office.

Prices for Name Pavers are $25.00 each or for a Hand Drawn Image it will be $30.00 each.

The company we will be using are Signature Engraving.

Pictured Right are examples of each brick available.

Over the next month we will be collecting orders so if you have any enquiries or wish to order a brick please contact either:

Megan Alcock (Secretary) 0458 603 234

Robyn Evans (President) 0424 546 982



Tarago and District Progress Association

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• Property clean-up and levelling• Rural & commercial slashing/mowing

• Old concrete removal • Post holes drilled• Rural weed spraying • All excavation work

• General Handyman • Livestock burial• Sleeper retaining walls

• Shed/Tank pads, Trenching & Landscaping

Phone: Tony 0466 875 589

TADPAI held its 2018 Annual General Meeting on Monday, 9th April in the Tarago Town Hall. A new committee has been elected as follows:

President: Wayne BaynhamVice President: Judy AlcockTreasurer: Kathryn O’MalleySecretary: Adrian EllsonPublic Officer: Cid RileyCommittee Members: Jenni Cole, Cid Riley, Keith Roach

The new Committee and TADPAI members in general thank the outgoing Committee for all the hard work thatthey have individually and collectively put in to the wellbeing of Tarago and District over the past and previousyears.

The new Committee will continue to support and progress those initiatives started by the previous; however, for some of us, like myself, there is still much to learn. Feel free to email me of any issues of concern or ideas for a better Tarago and District that you might have. This is important because there appears to be a shortening of response time between Government grant announcements and submission dates for grant applications. Accordingly, we need to be better prepared in terms of knowing what our preferred projects are and their associated costs; so that when grant announcements are made, our preparation and submission of grant applications can be completed quickly, giving us the best chances of securing grant money for local community projects.

STEWART STREET PARKWe continue to wait with anticipation for the commencement of works. We are still being promised some new works in the near future.

VEOLIA AND HERON CCC MEETINGSThe next meeting of the CCCs will be 16th May 2018. If you have any issues that you would like to raise at these meetings please email me at [email protected] and I will pass on the comments to the TADPAI representatives, Gill Shepherd, Neil Shepherd and Judy Alcock.

TARAGO VILLAGE PLANElton Consulting has advised following the last round of review and feedback that: “the Tarago Village Plan website has had 671 individual users visit the page, 1,064 views and the most recent version of the Plan has been downloaded 124 times. From this, we [Elton Consulting] received 10 written submissions from individuals and a number of local organisations”. Elton Consulting has advised that it will be looking to make some key changes to the Plan to reflect the feedback provided.

The next TADPAI meeting will be a regular meeting on 14th May 2018 at the Loaded Dog Hotel from 7pm.

All residents of Tarago and District are encouraged to engage with TADPAI as a member or indirectly through participation with one of our various community groups that individually and collectively contribute to the wellbeing of Tarago and District.

On a final and personal note, I would like to thank Neil Shepherd, for his past and ongoing contributions to Tarago and District. I only hope that I can step into and up to this new role of mine.

Adrian EllsonSecretary

Phone 0456497575Email [email protected]

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TARAGO BUSHFIRE BRIGADE (est 1946)

To report all fires DIAL 000

Hello all, remember our AGM, to be held Tuesday 15th May, 7:00pm at the Hall. Agenda items to me by Sunday 13th May 2018, please.

JUNIOR MEMBER NEWSOur Junior Brigade Members have been demonstrating their skills to our Deputy Group Captain and training officers. The Juniors run through a series of modules which form part of their Bushfire Fighting Course in preparation for moving into the adult section of the Brigade. Juniors also engage in community events and support work. They train the last Sunday of the month at 9:00am. If you have a member of your household who is 12 years of age or over, who is interested in joining the Junior Brigade please contact the coordinator, Julia Wynn, on 0428 594 210.

BURNING OFFAlthough permits are no longer required for burning, the normal obligations apply. If you need to burn, you are required to give your details and day(s) of burning to Yass Firecom, before 3pm weekdays, 6226 3100. If you need to change the date given to Firecom, you do need to contact them afresh. Please also notify the Brigade Captain 0419 665 393 and your neighbours, seeing smoke can be very distressing. You need to have a reasonably cleared area, with water at hand. Please be mindful of weather conditions and fire danger ratings. You cannot burn during a total fire ban and you should not burn during windy conditions or periods of high fire danger. There are more details on the RFS web site, http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

CALL OUTSThe brigade had to attend a serious motor vehicle accident in April. One driver was injured and airlifted tohospital and several cattle were killed or destroyed. Thank you to those who attended and carried on the goodwork of the Brigade.

TRAININGTraining is held on two days, the second Saturday (12th May) of the month from 9:00am and from 11:00am on the last Sunday (27th May) of each month. There are also equipment check evenings, held the Thursday preceding training at 19:00pm. It is good to see the number of people attending at training and remember, if you haven’t been to training for a while, see if you can make it and take the opportunity to brush-up your skills, you will be most welcome.

Chris BurnsSecretary4849 4330

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May the Fourth be with you!Prepare your lightsabers and get ready to feel the force at Pictures and Popcorn – May the Fourth. The second instalment of Goulburn’s favourite event for 2018 will take over Veolia Arena on Friday 4th May with all things Star Wars.

The chosen one - Star Wars: The Force Awakens - will be the feature of the night. Displayed across the giant movie screen which can be enjoyed in comfort – indoors at Veolia Arena.

The Kids Zone will have a huge line up of all FREE activities. You can run around at lightspeed in a free game of Laser Tag. Those aged 10 years and over can train to be the next Jedi Warrior with the Son’s of Obiwan Saber Academy or battle it out with the latest Star Wars video games in the Mobile Gaming Van. The Star Wars: The Force Awakens themed Jumping Castle will keep the little rebels busy.

Live music from the Goulburn Concert Band will feature an assortment of Star Wars themed tunes. Guest appearances from popular Star Wars characters are sure to entertain. Come dressed as your favourite character and enter into the best dressed competition or be transformed with free face painting.

‘May the forks be with you’ on Pictures and Popcorn Eat Street. With enough food to feed a family of Wookiee’s, including a range of cuisines from Indian, Russian, Asian, pizza and gozleme to burgers, chips on a stick, coffee and sweet treats and so much more, you may even find some Yoda Soda.

It wouldn’t be Pictures and Popcorn without the Popcorn! And the Pictures and Popcorn Candy Bar has got you covered with loads of Popcorn, drinks and sweet treats to keep you from turning to the dark side.

To keep up to date with everything happening at Pictures and Popcorn - May the Fourth visit the Goulburn Australia Facebook Page www.facebook.com/VisitGoulburn.

ABOUTWhen: Friday 4th May 2018, from 4pmWhere: Veolia Arena, 47 Braidwood Road, GoulburnAdmission: FREE

Animal Health and Biosecurity WorkshopSaturday 5th May 2018 10.00am - 3.30pm, Murrumbateman

Managing stock and keeping them healthy is one of the challenges of owning a farm. If you have one or one hundred animals, or are thinking of buying a few for your small farm, this workshop will give you ideas and practical skills for managing your farm biosecurity to minimise disease. Our presenters, Dr Natasha Lees (Scibus Pty Ltd), Dr Kate Sawford (District Veterinarian from South East Local Land Services) and Peter and Penny Dagg will lead a disease recognition session, practical yard work with sheep and a paddock walk.

For more details and to book see:Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/animal-heath-and-biosecurity-workshop-tickets-44581180511

F a c e b o o k : h t t p s : / / w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m /events/168323123979966/

Website Link: https://smallfarmscapital.org/events-workshops

A little bit of action this month on the Show front. We have the Loaded Dog Bikers rally on Mother’s Day weekend 13th/14th May. 100 or so bikers are expected to brave the mild weather and stay overnight downing a few amber ales. We will need to prepare the grounds during the week before and then cater for the event from 11:00am on the Saturday and breakfast Sunday morning.

Our next event will be the Winter Woolies Horse Show some time later in winter so keep an eye on our Facebook site for details.

Show membership needs to be renewed by 31st July 2018 and will not be accepted after that date. Your membership gets you free entry into the Show and gives you the satisfaction of belonging to and supporting one of your community organizations. Membership fees are $8 per adult and $16 per family. To pay simply contact one of the Committee members or put your membership fees and details in an envelope addressed to Tarago Show Society and leave it at the ‘Dog’.

The next Show meeting will be at the ‘Dog’ at 7:00pm on Monday 7th May 2018, and as always, it is open to the public. We will probably be having the AGM in June. I would like to thank the Committee and all of our wonderful volunteers for their efforts over the past twelve months and I hope that they will stand again for the new committee.

If you would like to become part of the team please contact me or one of the committee members or just come along to the AGM.

Keith HunterPresident

4849 4256, Email: [email protected]

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From The Tarago Times ArchivesFrom Feb 2009

Healthy by Choice your Health your decisionA monthly column by Julie Arbalis

Hi again! Julie here. So, are all the children back at school? I hear a collective sigh of relief even at the thought. Seriously though, I think even the kids arerelieved to be back in the classroom. They seem to have lost the art of self entertainment that most of us 40+’s remember, it’s all been replaced by the i-pod, ps3, and a host of other mind numbing pastimes.

I was going to continue with the ‘F’ herbs, but decided to open a couple of new books acquired recently for kids’ lunches. These are all reasonably easy and could be made of an afternoon under supervision for tomorrow’s lunches. So, here goes.

Cheesy Celery Sticks – Young celery sticks (they are milder in taste) and cottage or cream cheese. Cut celery into 10cm lengths, fill with cheese and wrap in Glad Wrap. These can also be made with peanut butter (not for school), dip or paté if the children like.

Tooth Pick Kebabs – Thread tomatoes, cubed cheese, devon, chicken pieces, ham, pineapple, baby champignons, cucumber or carrot rings onto a tooth pick and serve with pita bread or a bread roll.

Mini Quiches – Take a slice of short crust pastry and cut it into circles on a patty cate tin. Press into the shape. Beat 2 or 3 eggs with a little cream, finely dice up some ham or devon, get some grated mozzarella and some champignon stems and pieces. Place ham and mozzarella cheese and stems and pieces into each case, pour in a little egg mixture and top with a slice of tomato. Bake in a med oven at 160C for 10 – 12mins. These could also be made with tuna or salmon in place of ham and cheese.

Chicken Roll Ups – Take a pitta bread, spread with cream cheese, add shredded lettuce, sliced tomato, grated carrot and some chicken (skinned and diced). Roll up and secure with a wrap of aluminium foil.

Chipolata Sausage Wraps - Same set up but use skinned cooked chipolata sausages instead of chicken.

Prawn Wraps – again substitute prawn salad for meat.

Cheese Popkees – Assemble 2-3 tablespoons of cottage cheese, 1 tablespoon of grated Australian fetta, 1-2 tablespoons of plain flour and 1 beaten egg. Combine all ingredients, shape into patties, dip in flour and fry for 2-3 mins or until golden brown.

Healthy Chips - Kids clamouring for chips when you get them home but won’t eat any other veggies? Try cutting chips out of pumpkin (butternut is best) and carrots. Cook as normal, just don’t tell the kids. Serve with dipping sauce.

And for Dessert Melon Balls - Let the kids make melon ball dessert. Get watermelon, honey dew and rock melon and a ball spoon. Put the ingredients where mess won’t

matter and let the kids at it, making balls. Let them make up the combinations, serve with ice cream or yoghurt.

Of course these recipes can be used for parties as well and I know the fun they have making something different each day.

Cheers until next month, Julie

Every third Tuesday, the Mobile library visits Tarago. We park on Braidwood Road in front of the CWA rooms from 1.30pm to 3.00pm. If you haven’t visited us yet, we would be happy to have a chat about the resources and services we have to offer you. There are always a lot of new books, events and activities at the library and the mobile (aka the Big Read bus) is a great way for you to connect with these resources.

In the coming months the library is holding a number of activities which include a talk with Commonwealth Games champion Jana Pittman (April 27th). On May 12th, Author Debra Oswald (two-time winner of the NSW Premiers Literary award) will be giving a talk and don’t forget our book sale from Saturday the 19th May to Sunday 27th May.

If you’d like to try our E Resources but not sure how to go about it, bring your mobile device to the library on Tuesday the 26th of June from 12.00pm to 1.00pm and learn how to access these resources

Check out Librarians Choice display as these are books recommended by librarians from all over Australia, they are an electic mix but they all have in common the fact that they were loved by the reader who recommended them. Remember, you can always put a reserve on a library item and the Mobile library can bring it with us on our next scheduled visit to Tarago.

Hope we see you at our next visit to Tarago on the 8th of May.

Library Hours:

Monday to Friday: 10:00am - 6:00pm Saturday: 10:00am - 1:00pm

Sunday: 2:00pm - 5:00pmOur website can be found at:

https://www.gmlibrary.com.au Closed Public Holidays Phone: 02 4823 4435



Albert SydneyMcCONNELL

Regimental Number: 2068POB: Lake Bathurst, NSWReligion: Roman CatholicOccupation: Railway signallerAddress: Francis Street, Goulburn, New South WalesMarital status: SingleAge at embarkation: 23Next of Kin: Mother, Mrs Lydia mcConnell, Francis Street, Goulburn, New South WalesEnlistment Date: 1st November 1915Rank on Enlistment: PrivateUnit Name: 7th Light Horse Regiment, 14th ReinforcementAWM Embarkation Roll number: 10/12/4Embarkation details: Unit embarked from Sydney, NSW, on board HMAT A57 Malakuta on 16th March 1916Rank from Nominal Roll: PrivateUnit from Nominal Roll: 14th Field Artillery BrigadeFate: Returned to Australia 22nd May 1919

Thank you to all who have contributed to the Tarago Village Plan.

We appreciate the time and effort the community has taken to review the Plan and all of your efforts to date. We are currently reviewing all of the feedback we have received. The comments received through the previous consultation will be summarised and responded to in the coming weeks. A summary of comments will also be available to the community to see what was said about the Plan and how these matters have been addressed.

The interest in the Plan has been appreciated. For your information the Tarago Village Plan website has had 671 individual users visit the page, 1,064 views and the most recent version of the Plan has been downloaded 124 times. From this, we received 10 written submissions from individuals and a number of local organisations.

We will be looking to make some key changes to the Plan to reflect what we have heard. As mentioned previously the Plan is a living document and will be used to guide the conversation and development of detailed ideas. The amendments to the Plan signal the completion of this first phase of the Plan. The Plan is not ‘complete’ or ‘final‘ but will now begin a more rigorous and intensive process to make the ideas and proposals a reality.

Veolia now intend to assist the community in selection, investigation and studies, design and implementation of a project or projects in the Plan which are feasible and provide the greatest benefits to the community. This process will be in close and ongoing collaboration with the community and will see the ideas gathered through consultation developed in further detail. As throughout, this process is about understanding and assisting the community to realise their vision for the Tarago district.

If anyone you know has not had a chance to review or comment on the Plan please advise them they can always reach out to us via email to [email protected] or call Phillip on 02 6274 3300 to discuss directly or online at http://taragovillageplan.com.au/.

We are at the very beginning of an exciting process and look forward to working with you all. We thank you for your ongoing support.

Save the DateSeniorsfest is back in 2018

Friday June 15th.

More details to come in the June edtion of the Tarago Times

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The Second Battle of Villers-BretonneuxOn 24th April 1918 the Germans had taken Villers-Bretonneux and were pushing out west of the town in the direction of Amiens. As soon as this grave news was relayed to British headquarters ‘orders showered down’, in Charles Bean’s words, to retake this vital position from whose commanding heights north of the town the spires of Amiens Cathedral were clearly visible. Along with some British battalions, the job of retaking Villers-Bretonneux was assigned to two Australian brigades of the 4th and 5th Divisions—the 13th, commanded by Brigadier-General William Glasgow, and the 15th, commanded by Brigadier-General Harold ‘Pompey’ Elliott.

Both men were legends in the AIF. Bean described Glasgow as: … transparent as his own Queensland sky, but rugged as the Queensland hills, he was slow and even shy in giving his opinion, but, when he spoke, his good sense, force of will, and honesty of purpose carried their way in councils of war.

Glasgow was certainly capable of standing up to senior commanders. When instructed by the British general in charge of operations at Villers-Bretonneux to attack in daylight, Glasgow retorted: If it was God Almighty who gave the order, we couldn’t do it in daylight. Here is all your artillery out of action and the enemy with all his guns in position.

Bean described Elliott as: … an outstandingly strong, capable, and sympathetic leader; and in his directness and simplicity, and in a baffling streak of humility that shot through his seemingly absorbing vanity, there were elements of real greatness.

The plan to recapture Villers-Bretonneux was relatively simple, but difficult and dangerous. The Germans had been able to place a significant number of men and machine guns in the town and along the railway embankment to the south and west. Strong enemy elements had also established themselves in the woods to the west of the town. The Australian plan was for a surprise night attack, with no preliminary artillery bombardment. Two battalions (the 51st and 52nd Battalions, about 1,500 men) of the 13th Brigade, 4th Division, would attack to the south of Villers-Bretonneux towards the east. Three battalions (the 57th, 59th and 60th Battalions, about 2,400 men) of the 15th Brigade, 5th Division, would similarly attack from the north of the town towards the east and then swing south-east to the old Roman road heading out of Villers-Bretonneux. Thus would the Germans be encircled and trapped.

The southern attack began at 10pm. Captain Robert Forsyth, medical officer of the 52nd Battalion, recalled:… an officer shouted ‘Still’. I could see a long single line of men standing motionless as far as I could see in either direction, and, as the light faded, the darkness in front started to tap, tap, tap, and bullets whistled round and the line shuffled forward with rifles at the ready like men strolling into fern after rabbits. The whistle of bullets became a swish and patter, and boys fell all round me, generally without a sound.

Much of this ‘swish and patter’ was from enemy machine guns in the Bois d’Aquenne (Aquenne Wood) to their left. This obstacle was overcome in a most dramatic manner by Sergeant Charlie Stokes, and Lieutenant Clifford Sadlier, both of Subiaco, Western Australia, and the 51st Battalion, who realised that further advance meant annihilation for their unit unless the machine gunners were silenced. Together they assaulted the Germans with grenades and, although Sadlier was badly wounded, he and his men destroyed the enemy guns. Despite taking heavy casualties the two battalions swept on towards their objectives. One German officer later wrote: ‘They were magnificent. Nothing seemed to stop them. When our fire was heaviest, they just disappeared in shell holes and came up as soon as it slackened. When we used Verey lights they stood still and were hard to see.

For his bravery sergeant Stokes was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal and Lieutenant Sadlier the Victoria Cross. By dawn on 25th April, the 51st and 52nd Battalions had not quite achieved their objectives but they had broken through the German positions to the south of Villers-Brettoneux and established a fairly secure line.

The northern attack battalions formed up in the dark along the Fouilloy-Cachy road to the west across the fields from the entrance to the Villers-Brettoneux Military Cemetery and the Australian National Memorial and did not begin their advance until an hour after the appointed time. The battalions then moved up out of the valley, and over the ground on which the cemetery and memorial now stand, through to the Villers-Bretonneux–Le Hamel road not far beyond the back of the memorial. Then the attack began in earnest. Sergeant Andrew Fynch, 59th Battalion, of Fitzroy, Victoria, recalled: With a cheer we ‘hopped the bags’ began the attack … here the enemy got wind of us coming, and the night was turned to day by his numerous flares, and he opened a terrific machine gun barrage.

This was a vital, ferocious, do-or-die attack, and as long as the night advance lasted, no quarter was shown. Another Australian remembered: These three men the first German machine gun crew were either bayoneted or shot. Here and there a Fritz would leap out of the trench or shell hole only to fall riddled with bullets and then to be bayoneted by the boys as they came up.

And so, by the morning of 25th April 1918 the men of the AIF, with some assistance by British units, had virtually surrounded Villers-Bretonneux. It took the rest of that day and into 26 April to completely secure the town and to establish a new front line east of it. This, the Second Battle of Villers-Bretonneux, had been a remarkable achievement and a clear-cut success for the AIF. It marked the end of the great German offensive on the Somme which had begun so successfully on 21st March 1918 and, as the historian of the 5th Division concluded, ‘Thereafter, no German ever set foot in Villers-Bretonneux save as a prisoner of war.’

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The ladies of the Tarago evening CWA are excited to start a new chapter. During April we met for the second time and already we have some great ideas for fund raising. With Mother’s Day just around the corner we have a fabulous raffle, with lots of lovely things you need to spoil or pamper that very special mother in your life. Tickets can be purchased by contacting Joanne 0405 838 481 or Dee 0408 437 547. Tickets will also be available through Vicki at the pub.

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CWA NEWS - Tarago Branch of the Country Women’s Association

2018 STUDY TOPICS - Country: Republic of POLANDFauna: OWLS

Flora: ORCHIDS (Orchidaceae) Feral Foe: FERAL DEER Foe (weed): ALLIGATOR WEED (Alternanthera Philoxeroides) Primary Product: POMEGRANATE (Punica granatum)

The CWA’s Tarago (Day) Branch held its April Meeting on Wednesday 11th, with 15 members and surprise special visitors, former members Michelle Robinson and Ivy Bahr.

Next month our special visitor will be Pauline Dunk, President of the Southern Tablelands Group of the NSWCWA. A shared lunch will be held afterwards.

We received a lovely Thank You card from Kristen Lowefrom Southern Tablelands WIRES, she is their Possum Coordinator.

Pictured Left is a little one snuggled up, in possibly one of thepouches our Branch made last year for WIRES.

Held over from last month is the Handicraft and

Land Cookery articles, with results and photos appearing on page 13.

The inaugural Book Club meeting was held at the CWA rooms on Easter Sunday. Members agreed on the readingtheme for the month and will meet monthly at the rooms.

ANZAC DAY is always an important day for the Branch. Anumber of our members gathered leaves and made wreaths for local organisations. Many members participated in the Dawn Service, with our President, Maryann, laying a wreath on our behalf. Our singers led the singing of the National Anthems of Australia and New Zealand, with special assistance from Pinky and Karena Briggs, who sang the Maori words of the New Zealand National Anthem. As always it was a beautiful and stirring ceremony. Afterwards members helped out with the Gunfire Breakfast at the Town Hall.

President, Maryann Brooke and Treasurer, Jenny Hajek asdelegates, are currently at the NSW State Conference inArmidale. Last Year the Conference was held at Tumbi Umbi.

COFFEE WITH A COP – From 1–3pm on 8th May, coincidentalwith the arrival of the Big Read Bus, CWA members will host Coffee with a Cop at the CWA Rooms. Come along for

a cuppa and a good yarn with a representative from our local police force.

Tarago SENIORS DAY will be held Friday 15th JUNE at theTarago Town Hall - more information will be available soon.

MISSING - BUNTING - a section of mainly Yellow and Redbunting is missing , last photographed at the November Market In Tarago. Please contact Jenni Cole 0429 200 456to arrange return if found.

Upcoming talks, Native Orchids in August and Lyme Disease date to be advised.

The June winter Market In Tarago will have the CWA in the Tarago Country Kitchen with a sausage sizzle and soups (with truffle addition), slices, cakes, sausage rolls etc

EVENT DIARYSome of these events have Booking Sheets at the CWArooms in the purple Event Folder.• 29th April - 4th May - CWA State Conference, Armidale• 7th May - Latch Hook lesson, BYO kit and hook• 8th May - Coffee with a Cop an Big Read Bus• 29th May - Big Read Bus• 15th June - Tarago Seniors Day *• 19th June - Big Read Bus• 30th June - CWA catering for Market In Tarago *• 8th August - Native Orchid talk after meeting

We need your help for some of the above events markedthus *, please contact 4849 4681 or [email protected], for further information.

MAY - Happy Birthday to Ruth Fergus - 26th.

Next Meeting, Wednesday 9th May 2018 at the CWA Rooms, 10am.

Please Note: A shared lunch will be held afterwards.

Jenni Cole Publicity Officer

0429 200 456

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May Services Anglican (A), Catholic (C), Holy Communion (HC)

Sunday 13th, St Andrew’s, Tarago 9am, (A,HC)

Sunday 20th, St Josephs, Tarago 8am, (C, Mass)

Sunday 27th St Matthias, Currawang 9am (A,HC)

Information regarding Church Services contact:

Mulwaree Anglican Services 0417 468 304 or email [email protected]

Tarago Catholic Service 4821 1022.

Pictured left: St Andrews, Tarago

CHURCH TIMES

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We are also working on a Christmas in July Brain Buster night on Saturday 14th July, further information to follow. This will be a great night of entertainment, quizzes, games. There will be lucky door prizes and a few surprises throughout the night. This will be a perfect chance to come out of hibernation and enjoy a night out with friends. For more information checkout the June edition.

If you are seeking friendship, fun and an ability to make a positive change in our community then look no further than the CWA. If you have other commitments throughout the day (working or looking after kids) the Tarago evening group meet the 3rd Thursday of the month (next meeting 17th May). Alternatively the ladies of the Tarago day branch meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Ladies and girls are welcome.

Vicki BowesPublicity Officer

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Winter and Extreme Weather advice to help wildlife

While most native animals are well adapted to changes in climatic conditions they can still suffer hypothermia. Animals can cope with extremes in temperatures they are used to, but if these extremes are unusual for a particular area the animals there will struggle. If they have a health issue, or are very young or old, it will be harder for them to cope - just like in people.

The increasing loss of suitable habitat including the loss of leafy vegetation and older growth trees with hollows for shelter means more animals are at risk in the cold. Tree hollows are particularly essential for our native parrots and many of our marsupials. As less and less hollows are available for shelter it means more creatures may sufferfrom exposure and more animals may seek refuge in unusual places e.g. garages, sheds or houses.

Please keep an eye out for animals exposed to the elements. If the animal is nocturnal, but seen out in thedaytime, there is a problem. Very young, injured or sick animals will succumb to hypothermia quickly if left unprotected so if you think that an animal is in distress please act quickly by calling WIRES 1300 094 737.

During winter many native animals do come closer to the road to feed, so be aware of animals crossing roads especially near water sources like creeks or gully’s where thick fog may occur. Please drive to the conditions to help avoid collisions with wildlife. Also consider downloading the WIRES rescue app so that you can report a rescue from your phone and read detailed emergency care advice for different species or find the nearest vet. Thisfree app is available on www.wires.org.au

Please check pouches where it is safe to do so as any young animals will not survive long in these conditions. Keep any distressed animals warm (ideally wrapped in a natural, breathable material like wool) and quiet until you can get help. Warm, dark and quiet means: around a constant 25 degrees, in a cage or box, lined and covered in a blanket or towel and away from children, television and pets. Do not handle and do not attempt to feed.

If you can’t get onto WIRES or are unsure of what to do, take the animal to the closest vet. They will have numbers for wildlife carers in the area and can take care of animals appropriately in the meantime. If you download the free WIRES rescue app mentioned above to your phone you will be able to find your nearest vet quickly.

MICROBATS AND FLYING-FOXES.Insectivorous microbats enter torpor (a short form of hibernation lasting from hours to several days) or sometimes full hibernation when their insect food is scarce due to low winter temperatures. If they are

disturbed during torpor, waking up uses fat reserves that they cannot replace when there is little food around. So, if you accidentally disturb a microbat in torpor (in a wood pile, a shed or similar) please call WIRES on 1300 094737 so that it can be taken into care and provided with food and the right conditions through winter, ready for release when the weather warms up in spring.

Juvenile flying-foxes may also turn up in odd places during very cold weather and should also come into care.Please remember that all bats, whether mega or micro, may carry the Lyssavirus which can be fatal to humans. The virus is transmitted by a bite or scratch, and whilst less than 1% of bats are estimated to actually carry thevirus, it is essential that (unless you have been vaccinated against the virus) you do not touch any bat - the possible consequences of being bitten or scratched by a lyssavirus affected bat are too great. If you come across a bat needing help, please call WIRES so that one of our vaccinated rescuers/carers can attend.

Of course as always, should you need advice or help with any injured or distressed wildlife, please ring the WIRESRescue Number 1300 094737. Your call will be logged and directed to our branch electronically, so that we can respond accordingly - our volunteers will be only too happy to assist. Until next time - take care all,

Photo and Article by Kay Muddiman Media Officer

Pictured Below: White-plumed honeyeater foraging for nectar amongst snow covered Grevillea lanigera.

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CWA Group Handicraft and Land Cookery Day 2018

The HandicraftThe CWA Southern Tablelands Group Handicraft and Cookery day was held in Tarago on the 20th March. The Handicraft creations by all nine branches who competed were absolutely stunning. Tarago branch came in with an average of 92.8. Our high point scorers in section 1 were:• Irene Kirkwood - 98 Silk evening dress and hat• Jackie Crace - 97 Patchwork quilt• Clarice Beileiter - 97 Crochet knee rug(pink/green)• Irene Kirkwood - 96 Beige woven beret• Clarice Beileiter- 95 Felted black/red hat

O v e r a l l we won 3rd place in this s e c t i o n and our t r o p h y is sitting p r o u d l y on the mantle in the CWA rooms.

In section A, over 80’s c a t e g o r y , Virginia Boyd came in 3rd with her knitted pink woollen child’s jumper.

This year we had quite a few entries in “The Land” section with a place won by:-Willy Sneyers - 1st in section 2, with her yellow woollen basket weave rug.

Clarice Beileiter - 3rd in section 6, blue knitted mohair beret 5 ply.Julie Watzinger - 2nd in section 14, 2pc baby jumpsuit and hat.

A few of our items were chosen to go onto state level, these are:Beige woven beret by Irene, yellow knitted rug by Willy and in the craft made by a male relative to a CWA member less than 30x 30cm was won by Keith Hunter with his bird house.

Wishing all good luck at the next level.

Finally, to encourage members participation at branch level, 4 members’ were to create Christmas decorations with an Australian theme using Australian flora and fauna.

We came in 2nd place to Collector, with Braidwood 3rd, with creations made by Pam Hawke, June Campbell, Jenni Cole and Lin Robinson. Congratulations to all.

Our next workshop will be on the 7th May 11am at the CWA rooms, on Latch hook rug making. Please bring your own kits and latch hook.

Happy crafting Photos and article by Irene Kirkwood

The CookeryThe Land Cookery judging was held at the CWA rooms, while the Handicraft was held at the Tarago Hall. Tarago CWA did well in the Land Cookery, with the main results being.

GLUTEN FREE LAMINGTON FINGERS• 1st - Teresa HunterMONTE CARLOS• 1st - Lin RobinsonRHUBARB CAKE• 1st - Jenni ColeCOFFEE CAKE• 2nd - Ruth CorriganCHOCOLATE SPONGE• 2nd Clarice BeileiterDONNA LATTER CAKE• 2nd - Virginia BoydPICKLES• 2nd - Vicki Bowes

The first prize winners now get to make these again and send to the State judging at the Conference in Armidale at the end of April.

Enter next year for a fun day, one never knows the r e s u l t s , until the cake is cut and judged!!

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Willow Glen Gardeners Meeting April 2018

It was a grey old day and only a small turn out this month at Shirley’s place in Windellama. Our president Warren was also unable to join us as he was gallivanting off around the globe, so he passed the duty of meeting chair to Irene for the day. Unfortunately, Irene didn’t have Warren’s bell handy to keep the meeting in order and of course while Warren’s away the Garden Clubbers will play, or rather chat incessantly! Lloyd was feeling a tad outnumbered this month as the only man in attendance, so he had a snooze on the couch while we had a good natter over a delightful array of cheeses and dips about almost everything except Gardens.

We did eventually get our heads to the topic at hand and found out what was happening in everyone’s gardens. Anna told us how she had been planting out a new raised vegetable bed and was having success with garlic, leek and parsnip all grown from seed! Anna said she believed some of her success was thanks to her use of “Curly’s Compost” which is made from an array of excrements and worm castings. Irene reminded us that it is ideal to check your soil PH levels to get an idea of which compost may best suit your soil and to remember that PH levels can vary greatly from garden bed to garden bed, so it is important to test them all individually.

Katie’s butternut pumpkins have done almost as well as the weeds despite being planted fairly late in the season and her tomatoes have gone rogue due to problems with ‘bottom rot’ on all but the cherry tomatoes. Irene advised her to try and locate them in a different bed next season to avoid a reoccurrence of the condition.

Irene and Lloyd have zucchinis coming out of their ears at the moment, Irene rotates what she plants in her vegetable beds regularly and again, use of quality compost and having a securely fenced area has been very helpful in consistently giving them abundance of vegetables – their greatest pest in fact being Lloyd himself who has a penchant for beans and is known to eat more off the vine than he brings inside.

Joy continues to fight the battle of the weeds in the mulched gardens around her dry creek bed and has been busy drawing up plans for a new shed. Anne is delighted to have her first lemon on the “lemon tree” she bought years back that turned out to be grafted and has only ever produced limes. Anne has also been busy with the back-breaking task of splitting and transplanting agapanthus plants. Margaret has been enjoying golden beans and has been busy planting her sweet peas ready for winter and potted up an array of succulents in her green house.

After the formalities we set off for a tour around Shirley’s garden. As we headed out along the back verandah we were impressed by the gorgeous potted gardens in which Shirley has planted a variety of beautiful flowering succulents into large individual pots, undercover and safely away from the hungry wildlife; the effect is wonderful! We headed up the back of the house yard and all immediately turned green with envy at the sight of

Shirley’s impressive and very well kitted out shed. After daydreaming what we could do if we each had spaces like that we headed back outside and wandered around the tiered garden pathways and admired the size and beauty of some of her succulents, eagerly snapping up the offer to take some of their rogue babies home with us.

Shirley has always struggled with harsh soil conditions as well as persistent Kangaroos eating and damaging plants, but she has learned over time that the Roo’s don’t particularly like the taste of Iris’s, Geraniums, Lavender or Rosemary and has found that these, along with a range of succulents and cacti to be the most ideal plants for her heavy clay and rocky soil type.

Our next meeting will be held at the Wetlands in Eastgrove, Goulburn. It is appropriately located on May Street as the meeting will be held at 10am on Tuesday May 1st (which is also Joy D’s birthday!) Please arrive on time as we will be taken on a tour which will leave at 10:30am sharp. Also note that there are no toilet facilities at the Wetlands so we will have our morning tea and meeting elsewhere after the tour.

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TLG’s next formal meeting – Saturday 1st June 2018.

Members and supporters are invited to the Tarago Hall for a meeting at 9.30am. All are welcome to bring a plate for morning tea. ‘The Tarago Landcare Group’ are currently involved in a local tree planting project and establishinganother link to our local wildlife corridors.

Therefore, it is only fitting that we shine a light on theseCorridors and the role they play in our local area. Habitat loss and fragmentation are the two main contributors to continuing biodiversity decline across the landscape. A holistic approach is required across both public and private lands to protect and manage natural ecosystems and ensure connectivity between remaining habitats.

In agricultural and other developed landscapes, natural habitat is often only available in small, isolated patches. These landscapes are unable to support their full complement of native plants and wildlife, and those that have survived may be in difficulty. To restore landscape connectivity, many revegetation projects in recent decades have aimed not only to increase the area of habitat but to also re-link isolated natural areas with corridors.

If new corridors are to be established, three strategies for optimising their effect for both wildlife and property management are:• Joining or reducing gaps in stepping stone corridors• Connecting large, isolated patches of vegetation• Linking two or more corridors of regional significance.

Something to consider when planning your next tree planting Project. For further information, Catchment management authorities and local councils are a good source of advice about corridor planning.

TLG welcomes new members with ideas and energy to share. For information about Tarago Landcare Group Inc.please email [email protected].

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Spray peaches and nectarines with a fungal spray or a copper based spray at leaf fall to reduce the occurrence of Leaf Curl. Purchase as ‘Leaf curl spray’ product. If your plants are badly affected, you will need to spray twice in one year; at bud swell and leaf fall.

I’ve noticed Two-spotted mite on some Viburnum tinus plants. It’s the common evergreen Viburnum. There are a few ways to combat this pest. Cut off and burn affected parts of the plant, buy predatory bugs to fight the battlefor you (these can be posted to you via stockists, e.g. www.bugsforbugs.com.au), spray with Natrasoap, Rose Shield or Maverick. You must ensure that the undersides of the leaves are sprayed as well. This pest actually attacks many plants in the garden. Azaleas, Camellias, Roses, even beans. Try not to spray too often as these sprays will kill the ‘good bugs’ too. But more than 1 application will be needed.

Now is the time to start placing orders for bare-rooted Roses, Fruit trees and spring bulbs. Either call into your local nursery or go on-line to order bare- rooted stock. It’s the cheapest way to get the plants to your door. Start to prepare your ground now by adding well composted animal manure.

Move pots of frost tender plants onto verandas. Make sure your indoor plants are not touching glass windows during winter. Start to reduce watering times.

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Hello everyone, I hope you all had a great Easter, I know I may have had 1 too many Chocolate Eggs but it was fun spending time with family and friends.

As usual our little town was very busy over the Easter break with large volumes of traffic making their way towards the coast, and in general most drivers behaved themselves on what was a busy time to be on the roads.

In saying that we did manage to conduct a total of 280 Random Breath Tests in Tarago, with only one driver giving a positive reading. The driver was placed under arrest and conveyed to Goulburn Police Station where further tests were conducted. The driver was then charged with Mid-Range PCA and will have their day in Court.

A Sydney man received a Traffic Infringement for speeding through the Tarago Public School 40km zone on Thursday of the Easter Long Weekend. When I stopped and spoke to him he stated he wasn’t paying attention and honestly forgot to slow down. It was a costly mistake as double demerit points were in place.

Some of you may have seen the Highway Patrol Motorcyclist over the Easter Weekend doing speed checks in and around our town. He handed out a number of speeding tickets on the Easter Monday with most of the offending drivers coming from the ACT, with 2 receiving a hefty fine of over $800 and 8 points for speeding 30km over the posted speed limit.

There have been a few reports of strange vehicles seen in our area lately, please be vigilant and remember to always lock your house and sheds if you are going away. You can also send me an email I’ll make sure I do regular patrols around your location while you’re away. Remember, if you see any suspicious activity please contact me at Tarago Police on 02 4849 4411, Goulburn Police: 02 4824 0799 or email me on [email protected].

Don’t forget the “Coffee with a Cop” on Tuesday 8th May between 1-3pm at the Tarago CWA. If you have a few minutes to spare please come on down and say G’day, enjoy a cuppa and some afternoon tea. This is a state-wide initiative that received some great community support in 2017 for its first year, and now we’ve been given the green light to do the same. Hope to see lots of familiar faces and hopefully some new ones too.

And finally, it was great to see the Dragons beat the Sharks again! Poor Vicky at the pub was very quiet (two in a row Vic, give it to her Kerri) and also a special mention to the Tarago Mayor who was missing after the Dragons smashed his bunnies!

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Heron welcomes visitors to site as construction continuesIt’s been another busy period for Heron Resources and the team in Tarago as they welcomed a number of interested parties, from local school students to the company’s investment community, to the Woodlawn Project to tour the operations.

As part of Heron’s commitment to community engagement, Heron alongside its site neighbour Veolia, welcomed year 9 students from Radford College in Bruce and students from Canberra Girls Grammar in Deacon both in the ACT to learn more about the companies and their respectiveoperations.

Heron also conducted a site tour for its investor audience, hosting a busload of more than 30 investors and brokers to tour the Woodlawn site and receive an update on the company’s progress to date, including future works program.

Heron Resources Managing Director Wayne Taylor said he was encouraged by the strong turnout and level of interest at the recent site visits.

“Heron is a part of the local community in Tarago and as such we welcome interested parties or individuals eager to learn more about our operations to get in contact with us,” said Mr Taylor.

“As construction continues to ramp up supported by more personnel on site, we expect significant flow on benefits for Tarago and the surrounding communities.”

A range of significant works continue on site, including the construction of the tails storage facility and the box cut to access the underground mine site. Site earthworks are now approximately 70 per cent complete with the tailings storage facility at 40 per cent and box cut at 84 per cent.

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Congratulations to Keith Roach and the Anzac Commemorative sub-committee of TADPAI for the 2018 Anzac Day Dawn service which was well attended by around 200 people. The Gunfire Breakfast which followed was also well attended and I would like to say a HUGE THANK YOU to all the people who helped – there were so many I couldn’t name you all. Many hands do indeed make light work and everyone was well fed and watered by the army of volunteers. It is events such as these that make me proud and grateful that Gill and I chose Tarago as a place to live.

We lodged our application for the memorial garden to the Veolia Mulwaree Trust again in this the first round of 2018 and are awaiting advice as to whether we have been successful or not. Meanwhile the remaining park bench has had to be removed as it has been damaged beyond repair. We have contacted the families who have provided plaques for the benches to assure them that the plaques are safe and we will keep them updated on the project.

Our replacement Lone Pine tree has been planted in the Rec Area carpark and will be fenced off shortly for it’s protection. We have researched some sign designs to display the certificate of authenticity and the commemorative plaque will be placed on the rock at some stage in the near future.

Please come along to the raffles on 4th May 2018 and support the Southern Tablelands Athletics Club who are raising funds for equipment for the upcoming season. The proceeds of the Easter Seafood Raffle raised $300 for the Tarago and District Men’s Shed.

I would like to say a fond farewell to David and Angela Palmer long term residents of the areas and supporters of the TSAI, thank them for all their assistance and friendship and wish them well in their future endeavours.

If you have any questions about or ideas or suggestions for improvement for the TSAI please contact me on 4849 4221 home or 0417 673 359 or email to [email protected]

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ExhibitionsBLUE AND GREEN SHOULD NEVER BE SEEN WITHOUT A COLOUR IN BETWEEN - THE UNEXPECTED...Sunday, 6th May 2:00pm - Sunday, 27th May 4:00pmGallery on Track’s ‘Artist of the Month’ for May is Jennifer Salter. Jennifer’s exhibition will include framed textile works and tactile hangings utilising mostly hand worked natural fibres and textures fused together with hand stitching and mixed media.Contact Details: Gallery on TrackBlackshaw Road, GoulburnTelephone: 4822 7889

ARLO MOUNTFORD DEEP REVOLTFriday, 11th May 9:17am - Saturday, 23rd June 1:17pmArlo Mountford’s practice brings large scale interactive installations paired with sound, video and animation to the gallery. His work assaults our individual and collective memories of all things art history through the lens of the contemporary. Amusing, strange and laden with references, his films engage the darker side of our political and social histories through the construct of the art institution and the seminal works held within. This survey exhibition brings together several video works stitching together a lesson in time, place and art history and shows a gradual distillation and culmination of his ideas to date. Mountford completed a major commission for the National Gallery of Victoria in 2013 and at the Australian War Memorial in 2012. Many of the works shown at Goulburn Regional Art Gallery will be exhibited in NSW for the first time. A Goulburn Regional Art Gallery exhibition toured by Museums and Galleries of NSW.Contact Details: Goulburn Regional Art Gallery184 Bourke Street GOULBURN NSW 2580Telephone: 02 48234494

PRINT CLUB 2018 - ART AGENT, BARBARA NELLSaturday, 12th MayWould you like to advance your artmaking skills this year?My workshop schedule is designed to help develop your ideas and techniques to create an ongoing exploration of your creative work. Some workshops are themed and cover the basic techniques of relief and mono printing while others will offer technical support for your ongoing personal projects.Upcoming Workshops:12th May - Working with Woodcuts9th June - Patterns and Stencils in Relief Printing23rd June - Reduction Lino Printing21st July - Continuing Reduction Lino Printing18th August - Own Projects15th September - Exploring Plant forms in Print20th October - Colouring Techniques in Relief Printing17th November - Christmas/Own Projects Printing1st December - Christmas/Own Projects PrintingAdvance payments will also allow you to access to a discount on art materials. For full information on payment options please refer to website.All workshops are held in the Crib Room at Gallery on Track from 10am - 3pm on a Saturday. For bookings and enquiries: [email protected]

Please note: Your own project can be undertaken in any workshop by prior negotiation.Contact Details: Gallery on Track4 Blackshaw Road, GoulburnTelephone: 0427 832 695

NSW BUNGONIA ARCHAEOLOGY – OUR STORIES IN STONESunday, 20th MayHear the context for this remarkable building set in the earliest proposed town south of Sydney. Walk through the past and feel the stones breathe their stories, pore over the artefacts, discover the lives and history of this building from 1830s and its survival until now. Presented in partnership with the Bungonia and District Historical Society Inc.9:45am: Entry and registration10.15am: John Jervis and Anne Wiggan: What was Bungonia like when these stones were first laid? Morning tea, artefact display, historical photos, pictures, and maps11:00am: Archaeological Artefacts Q&A 11:30am: Tour of ‘The Bakehouse’; by courtesy of the owners.Cost: $15 / person (cash only) children freeBookings Essential for catering purposesContact: Anne Wiggan: [email protected] encourage visitors to also tour the historic Bungonia National Park, and the Bungonia Cemetery (earliest burial 1836), and take a self-guided tour of the historic C19th Bungonia Village Plan. Wear sturdy shoes and bring drinking water and sunscreen. The Village Hall is on the main road opposite the cnr King and Goderich streets.Contact Details: Bungonia Community Hall and ‘The Bakehouse’42 King St Bungonia 2580Telephone: (02) 4844 4228 or 0408 666 196

Goulburn Mulwaree Council Your elected representatives are:

Bob Kirk - 0419 854 [email protected]

Cr Sam Rowlands - 0427 203 412 [email protected]

Cr Alfie Walker - 0419 805 [email protected]

Cr Margaret O’Neill - 0419 563 [email protected]

Cr Andrew Banfield - 0427 130 [email protected]

Cr Carol James - 0418 342 [email protected]

Cr Denzil Sturgiss - 0419 683 [email protected]

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Cr Leah Ferrara - 0427 483 435 [email protected]

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Cookery Corner

Leek and Pumpkin FrittataINGREDIENTS500g butternut pumpkin, peeled, seeded, cut into 1cm cubes2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 leeks, white part only, thinly sliced8 eggs1/2 cup (125ml) thin cream2 green witlof leaves, separated80g baby rocket leaves100g feta, crumbled1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

METHODStep 1Preheat oven to 180°C. Line an oven tray with baking paper. Place the pumpkin on the lined tray and drizzle with 2 teaspoons of the oil. Season with salt and pepper.Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until tender.

Step 2Heat 2 teaspoons of the remaining oil in a 20cm (base measurement) non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add the leek and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until leek softens. Add the pumpkin and stir to combine.

Step 3Meanwhile, preheat a grill on medium. Whisk the eggs and cream together in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the egg mixture over the pumpkin mixture. Reduce heat to low. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until frittata is set around the edges. Cook under preheated grill for a further 5 minutes or until golden brown and just set. Remove from grill.

Step 4Combine the witlof, rocket and feta in a large bowl. Drizzle with vinegar and remaining oil and gently toss to combine. Divide evenly among serving plates. Cut the frittata into wedges and serve immediately with the witlof salad.

Jason TolarM 0418 227 480

[email protected]

General PlumbingMaintenance & RoofingDrainageGas - LPGRenovation WorkTMV & Backflow Prevention

George HenryMORRISON

Wildcare TrainingBasic macropod course, covering rescue and caring.

Saturday 5th May, (9.00 for) 9.30am to 4.30pm, at the Wamboin Community Hall

112 Bingley Way, Wamboin. BYO lunch.

New recruits are very welcome. Contact Helen 0433 010 318,

or [email protected] for more information.



Community NewsClassifieds

FOR SALEDESK Heavy duty 3 piece Office Computer Corner. Very good condition $80 Ph. 0428 542816

LAWN MOWINGDo you need lawn mowing at your place in town. Call Aydan on 0472 650 836.

Happy Birthday Kiana McQuillan from April, Ruth Fergus, Vivica Clarke, Susanna Chung and Aileen Kingston.

A special birthday wish to Louis Shepherd with turns 80 this month.

FarewellFarewell to long term reisdents David and Angela Palmer who have left the area. Best wishes for your future endeavours.

WelcomeWelcome to the area Adrian and Sandra Ellson

Get WellWishing Albert Aeberhard a speedy recovery.

With SympathyMurray Travers passed away suddenly on 5th April 2018 deepest sympathy to partner Helena Hook and the families for your loss.

Louise Shiel passed away suddenly on 28th March 2018 deepest sympathy to John and Sarah and the family for your loss.

Tarago Dates for the Big Read Bus May - June 2018

May8th CWA Rooms, Braidwood Rd, Tarago 1.30pm - 3.00pm

29th CWA Rooms, Braidwood Rd, Tarago 1.30pm - 3.00pm

June19th CWA Rooms, Braidwood Rd, Tarago 1.30pm - 3.00pm

Free refreshments provided by the Tarago CWA, all welcome to come for a cuppa and a read and a chat.

Tarago AED (Defibrillator) Unitsare located at:• Tarago Shop and Service

Centre 2 Braidwood Rd• Tarago Hall 18 Wallace St.

In case of emergency Dial 000 for an ambulance before accessing AED unit and following instructions.

Taylors Creek and Currawang RFS AGM followed by Community BBQ

Sunday 13th May 2018

AGM – 2.00pm, Community BBQ – 4.00pm onwards

BYO Drinks and a plate to share; meat supplied by Brigade

Details (02) 4849 4240

SAVE THE DATESaturday 30th JUNE

Not just the End Of Financial Yearbut the also the

MARKET IN TARAGO

Tarago Town Hall9am - 2pm

Annual General MeetingThe Boro Mt Fairy Rural Fire Brigade AGM

Will be held on Sunday 3rd June 2018 at the Fire Station 419 Mt Fairy Road, Mt Fairy

commencing at 10:00am.

All welcome.

A sausage sizzle will be held following the meeting.

TARAGO & DISTRICT MEN’S SHED

Open Wednesday and Saturday 10am to 3pmTarago Show Grounds, Braidwood Road

For more info contact Lou Alaimo, Secretary0428 328 686 [email protected]

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HANDY AND HELPFUL HINTS

The Tarago Times Team would like to draw to your attention that the contents of this column is reproduced here as entertainment value and that the information given here is not a reflection of the views of the Tarago Times. It is recommended that you seek professional assistance if you have any questions on any of the information listed here before attempting any action. Source: world wide web search.

Some Handy Hints using Aluminium Foil1. Protect a child’s mattressAs any parent of a potty-trained youngster knows, accidents happen. When they happen in bed, however, you can spare the mattress - even if you don’t have a plastic protector available. First, lay several sheets of aluminium foil across the width of the mattress. Then, cover them with a good-sized beach towel. Finally, attach the mattress pad and bottom sheet.

2. Polish your silverIs your silverware looking a bit dull these days? Try an ion exchange, a molecular reaction in which aluminium acts as a catalyst. All you have to do is line a pan with a sheet of aluminium foil, fill it with cold water, and add two teaspoons of salt. Drop your tarnished silverware into the solution, let it sit for two to three minutes, then rinse off and dry.

3. Preserve steel-wool padsIt’s maddening. You use a steel-wool pad once, put it in a dish by the sink, and the next day you find a rusty mess fit only for the trash. To prevent rust and get your money’s worth from a pad, wrap it in foil and toss it into the freezer. You can also lengthen the life of your steel-wool soap pads by crumpling up a sheet of foil and placing it under the steel wool in its dish or container. (Don’t forget to periodically drain off the water that collects at the bottom.)

4. Hide worn spots in mirrorsSometimes a worn spot adds to the charm of an old mirror; sometimes it’s a distraction. You can easily disguise small flaws on a mirror’s reflective surface by putting a piece of aluminium foil, shiny side facing out, on the back of the glass. To hold the foil in place, attach it to the backing behind the mirror or to the frame withmasking tape. Don’t tape it to the mirror itself.

5. Sharpen your scissorsWhat can you do with those clean pieces of leftover foil you have hanging around? Use them to sharpen up your dull scissors! Smooth them out if necessary, and then fold the strips into several layers and start cutting. Seven or

eight passes should do the trick. Pretty simple, huh?

6. Move furniture with easeTo slide big pieces of furniture over a smooth floor, place small pieces of aluminium foil under the legs. Put the dull side of the foil down — the dull side is actually more slippery than the shiny side.

7. Fix loose batteriesIs your flashlight, Walkman, or your kid’s toy working intermittently? Check the battery compartment. Those springs that hold the batteries in place can lose their tension after a while, letting the batteries loosen. Fold

a small piece of aluminium foil until you have a pad that’s thick enough to take up the slack. Place the pad between the battery and the spring.

8. Speed up your ironingWhen you iron clothing, a lot of the iron’s heat is sucked up by the board itself - requiring you to make several passes to remove wrinkles. To speed things up, put a piece of aluminium foil under your ironing board cover. The foil will reflect the heat back through the clothing, smoothing wrinkles quicker.

9. Re-attach a vinyl floor tileDon’t become unglued just because a vinyl floor tile does. Simply reposition the tile on the floor, lay a piece of aluminium foil over it, and run a hot clothes iron over it a few times until you can feel the glue melting underneath. Put a pile of books or bricks on top of the tile to weight it down while the glue resets. This technique also works well to smooth out bulges and straighten curled seams in sheet vinyl flooring.

Windellama PlaygroupEvery Thursday during school term

9:30am - 11-30amat Windellama Public School, Windellama Rd

Organised craft activities every second week

Tea & Coffee provided, please bring a plate.



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Fun & FitnessThe closing date for the next issue is the third Friday of the month The Tarago multi purpose courts for

tennis, basketball, netball and futsal are available to the public free of charge to use any time. Any enquiries contact the owners Goulburn

Mulwaree Council on 4823 4444. Please note that wheeled equipment and black soled shoes are NOT permitted to be used on the courts.

SOCIAL DARTSAt the Loaded Dog every secondWednesday from 7.30pm. Turn up with a team or make up a team of 4 for a fun night out.

PATCHWORK & CRAFTEvery MONDAY starting 9.30am enquiries to Irene Kirkwood on 0413 606 967.At CWA rooms, all are welcome, BYO lunch.

BUNGENDORE BRIDGE CLUBBRIDGE - Wednesday evenings at the Bungendore Community Centre, Turallo Terrace, from 7pm till 10pm. For more info contact Fred at: [email protected]

HATHA YOGA CLASSESWith qualified instructor are held in the Tarago Hall each Thursday, 9.45 for a 10.00am start. BYO yoga mat, cushion, blanket and a towel. Cost is $15 plus a gold coin donation to the Tarago Hall. Enquiries Vicki on 4849 4282.

CARDS AT CWAFourth Friday of each month we meet to play Canasta at 10.00am at the CWA rooms on Braidwood Road, Tarago. BYO lunch.

MEDITATIONSuitable for beginners led by Qualified Instructor at the Tarago Hall, Wednesdays at 6.30pm. Bring a blanket, cushion, journal and pen, food/nibbles to share. Cost is a gold coin donation to the Hall. For more information contact Kristin on 4849 4672.

BINGOCome along on the 1st Wednesday of every month at 11am for Bingo @ The Loaded Dog. All proceeds to the Tarago and District Mens Shed.

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Hoteliers: Nicole & Mark Ryan www.loadeddoghotel.com 02 4849 44991 Wallace Street TARAGO NSW 2580 | 02 4849 4499 | [email protected]

Tarago EST 1848

The Loaded Dog Hotel

LIVE MUSIC @ THE DOG

The Dog Bistro is open 7 days for lunch and dinner

Sunday to Wednesday 6pm - 8pmThursdays (Nicole’s Fish’n’chips) 6pm - 8pm

Friday and Saturday 6pm - 8:30pmLunches 7 days 12noon - 2pm

June 16th

Paul GriersonMay 19th

Chalkie White

Bingo @ The Dog11am on 1st Wednesday of each month.

Supporting the Tarago Mens Shed

Social DartsEvery Wednesday Fortnight

Come alone or bring a team.

Celebrate Mothers Day

Let us do the cooking and cleaning up for MumBook now for Lunch or Dinner



Tarago Times May 2018LocaL ServiceS Directory

Goulburn & Surrounding AreasFrameless | Semi Framed | Framed

Mirrors | Bevelled | Polished

Mick Greenwood p: 0448 494 220 f: 02 4849 4220 e: [email protected]

COUNTRYWIDE SHOWER SCREENS

FREE MEASURE & QUOTE

Off Grid

On Grid

Hybrid

Solar Power

www.cjsolar.com.au Licensed Electrical Contractors (241654C)

Phone

Martin:

4849 4225

Handyman ConcreterJohn Arbalis

phone 02 4849 4448 or 0409 330 914or 0428 164 572

201 Covan Creek Road, Lake Bathurst Lic. No.64844C ABN 43 419 374 203

BUYING or SELLING a HOUSE or LAND

JOHNSON & SENDALLIncorporating Mullens & Steven J LamondSOLICITORS - CONVEYANCERS

For advice on all your legal requirementsMorris Owen | Alison Howarth | Tim McGrath | Carl Henwood

www.johnsonandsendall.com.au

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p: 02 4821 1588 f: 02 4821 9850 e: [email protected]

Lill’s Country HairAll Aspects of Hairdressing

By Appointment Only

0437 928 181

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