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6th March, 2014

A community newspaper produced by Pyramid Hill College

Diary

March 6 U15 & U17 Netball Training starts 7 World Day of Prayer 8PM 17 Garden Club 1.30 Pyr Hill Fire Brigade Meeting 8 pm Ladies Golf meeting 7.30 pm 18 Footy Ladies AGM 7.30 26 CWA Interest Meeting PHC 7.30

April

4 End of term—schools break up 18 Good Friday 22 Schools Resume 25 Anzac Day 26 Community Garage Sale

Produced by

Pyramid Hill College

Kelly Street, Pyramid Hill, 3575 Tel: 5455 7377 Fax: 5455 7106 Email: press@pyramidhillc.vic.edu.au Website: www.pyramidhillc.vic.edu.au

Red Balloon Day We were all ‘seeing red’ last Friday when almost 100% of students and staff at Pyramid Hill College dressed in red for Red Balloon Day. The students blew up 120 red balloons and tied them to the front fence, as a gesture of support. Thank you to Geoff Burke, who drove the fire truck to the College for a photo shoot for the local paper.

Over $200 was raised from the gold coin donations and hot dog lunch, to support and thank the volunteer firefighters, both local and statewide. They have been very busy this summer with a high number of local fires to attend as well as other fires around the state. A donation will be made to the local CFA, who are seeking funds to build a new shed. It was great to see the local businesses and towns-people with red balloons on mail boxes and in windows, indicating their support.

Next Lions Market will be

Saturday, 12th April

Community Community Community Community

Garage SaleGarage SaleGarage SaleGarage Sale

Saturday, 26th April

9 am—2 pm $5 per site

Please phone to book, so maps can be prepared

Private homes, businesses, out of towners (can be arranged)

Tania Quinn - 0448 557 528

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R. A Gregory & Sons

Funeral Directors

John Gregory 5444 0697

Incorp with AG Adams & Sons

Kerang 5452 1111 No travel charge—northern area

Advertisement

Hon PETER WALSH MLA Your State Member of Parliament Representing Swan Hill Electorate

274 Campbell Street SWAN HILL 3585

Phone 5032 3154 Fax 5032 9483

Please feel free to contact my office if I can be of help with matters concerning the State Government or any of its departments.

Authorised by Peter Walsh, 274 Campbell Street, Swan Hill, 3585

MILLER’S AG. SUPPLIES (Members of the AIRR Buying Group)

1 Kelly Street, Pyramid Hill

Ph: 5455 7306 Fax: 5455 7488 Mob: 0427 181 461

Email: nifty@millerag.com.au

Locally operated by Nev & Michelle Miller,

Stephen, Emma, Joan & Roy

February Specials Minject 4 in 1, Box of 20 - $140 normally$150Eryvac Vaccine, available in 100ml or 250 ml

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Chemist Depot)

Call in and check out the great

range of shoes.

St. Patrick’s Primary School Pancake Tuesday On Tuesday the staff and students at were given their first opportunity for the year to support Caritas Australia through our involvement in Pancake Tuesday. Each student proudly wore their Caritas t-shirt or apron to acknowledge who we were fundraising for. Thank you to those families who supplied the toppings for our pancakes. There was quite a selection for our customers to choose from. A sincere thank you to Mark Lacey from IGA who prepared the BBQ for us and assisted to extinguish some energetic flames every now and then. Thank you to the generous Pyramid Hill community who enabled us to raise a grand total of $206.40 Caritas Australia continue to support the vulnerable and less fortunate in our world. Our fundraising efforts towards the end of 2013 were directed to the Philippines where the effects of Typhoon Haiyan continue to be felt. Our students have been learning about their community and have been involved in many varied activities to promote and support their learning. We are very grateful to many people in our community who have assisted our learning. The Junior class visited an important landmark in our community - the Police station. Thank you to Jason Brady for his tour of the Police station and the opportunity to take a seat in the back of the Police van. Jason answered many questions and set a few people straight on the finer details and differences between the role of a policeman in real life, and of that in the movies.

BJ RYAN PLUMBING Blaise Ryan 0412 364 263

Licensed in: Hot & Cold Water Sewer & Drainage Type A Gas Roofing Mini Excavation available Happy to service Torrumbarry, Patho, Leitchville, Pyramid Hill, Gunbower

We welcomed 'Iron Man Glen' (as students now refer to him) into our classroom last week to talk about the Iron Man event which was held in Pyramid Hill quite some time ago. Glen promoted an active lifestyle and healthy eating habits, all of which contributed to his success in the past. It was wonderful to see his memorabilia and his photos and to listen to his stories.

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Farrar’s Garage

Elgas G Mechanical Repairs

Servicing Spare Parts

VACC Senior Mechanic

Gladfield Rd, Pyramid Hill

B.H. 5455 7057

A.H 5455 7278

Concrete & Quarry Products

Phone: 5455 7304

VICTORIA HOTEL

Phone: 5455 7391

Cold Beer

Wines & Spirits

Lunch and Dinner

Wednesday to Saturday

Accommodation

Catering for functions

Bottleshop

Victoria Hotel supplies

Kwik Gas swap bottles- all

types of bottles accepted.

Available 7 days per week

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What’s On at the PubWhat’s On at the PubWhat’s On at the PubWhat’s On at the Pub

Lunch Specials Choice of ten @ $10 each

Wednesday—Saturday

Chinese MenuChinese MenuChinese MenuChinese Menu

Wednesday to SaturdayWednesday to SaturdayWednesday to SaturdayWednesday to Saturday

Wednesday

Steak Night

Choice T/Bone or Scotch And Free Pot of Beer, Wine or

Soft drink

Thursday

Seniors Lunch

With 10% off full price meal for Seniors Card holders

Thursday Night

Chinese or Pot & Parma Night Choice of Chinese Main &

Rice $20 - All meals one size Dine in or Take Away Pot & Parma - $16

Happy Hour

Friday 6—7 pm

Pyramid

Butchery

Paul Walters Phone:

5455 7115

Smallgoods Poultry Products Ham & Bacon

Cut up and pack private stock Spit hire

Plumber General

plumbing services, roof, gas and drainage

Ring Rex

0419 553 025

New Minister For Presbyterians

The Pyramid Hill Presbyterian Church has

warmly welcomed the appointment of the Rev

Miles Fagan to the Charge of North-West Lakes

which takes in Pyramid Hill, Kerang and Swan

Hill. He has already commenced duties in each

of these places.

Rev. Fagan, together with his wife Robyn and

teenage children Rebecca and Joel, recently

moved from Noorat in south-western Victoria

to live in Kerang.

Rev Fagan grew up in Aspendale, a beachside

suburb of Melbourne and started work as a fitter

and turner at Williamstown Naval Dockyard—

later to be known as Tenix. He worked there in

various fields finishing in 2004 in a Projects

Controls role.

His desire to serve the Lord, led him and his

family to be committed to full time study at the

Presbyterian Theological College at Box Hill.

His first parish was at Noorat from he has come

to North-West Lakes.

Rev Fagan has a strong background in

Chaplaincy and related roles, principally with

sports chaplaincy and the Country Fire

Authority, and he heads the denomination’s

Chaplaincy Committee. He is a Naval Reserve

Chaplain and will be away from time to time,

serving in the Navy.

Rev Fagan will be holding services in the

Tyndale Church, Victoria Street, Pyramid Hill

each Sunday at 2.30 pm and all are welcome.

Photo: Centre—Rev Miles Fagan with his wife,

Mrs Robyn Fagan and the Moderator of the

Presbyterian Church of Victoria, Rev David

Palmer

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Pyramid Hill Store 2 Kelly St, Pyramid Hill

Phone: 5455 7322 Fax: 5455 7241

Great range of Grocery

Items

Fresh Fruit & Vegetables

Deli Items

Meat & Bread

Bottle Shop

Rural Supplies

Elgas Bottles

Everything you need!

FREE Home Delivery Telstra Phone Re-Charge

Citylink Passes

Fishing Licences

Elgas Agents

ATM

Bendigo Bank On-Line

Agency

Bank Hours 10am-4pm

Monday - Friday

Dr. Nii Darko, Medical Practitioner Dr. Nii Darko, Medical Practitioner Dr. Nii Darko, Medical Practitioner Dr. Nii Darko, Medical Practitioner

Phone: 5452 1601 Mobile 0415 224 958 Phone: 5452 1601 Mobile 0415 224 958 Phone: 5452 1601 Mobile 0415 224 958 Phone: 5452 1601 Mobile 0415 224 958

Appointments available:

Tuesday- 1:30-4.00 Thursday- 1:30-4.00

Bulk billing will only be done if you are a current holder of a Health Care, DVA or Pension card, are under 17 years, or if you are having a Care Plan procedure, getting results. If you require out of hours medical care Emergency = Ring 000

Urgent = Go to Kerang Hospital as there is a doctor on call 24/7

Pyramid Hill Family Clinic - Gladfield Rd Jaeschke Silos

Geoff Burke your local agent for

Jaeschke Silos

Selling Field Bins

(Grain & Super)

and Silos

Phone 5455 7339 a.h. Mobile 0428 557 389

fax 5455 7205

Pyramid Hill Bakery

Café Open 7am to 8.30pm Mon to Fri

8am to 8.30pm Sat & Sun

Open for Breakfast:

Bacon & Eggs (straight) w toast or tomato, Ham & Cheese Toasties

Lunch:

Fresh Salad Rolls Home cooked meal - Mon to Fri - $8

Check our menu board out the front

Bain Marie - Fish & Chips, Hamburgers, Steak Sandwiches,

Chicken Schnitzel burgers, Chicken Pattie Burgers,

Pizza Pizza Pizza Pizza - Thurs., Fri, Sat & Sun nights

Sit down or take away

Also large range of cakes & slices.

Sponges on sale

New to Café Hot or Cold Whole Roast Chickens

$10 Roast Chicken Maryland $5 or

$8 with chips Satay Chicken Pizza

Small - $8.70 Large - $14.50 Salt & Pepper Squid

Pluto Pops

Phone: 5455 7035

The Purple Rain The Purple Rain The Purple Rain The Purple Rain CollectionCollectionCollectionCollection

14 Victoria Street 14 Victoria Street 14 Victoria Street 14 Victoria Street Pyramid HilPyramid HilPyramid HilPyramid Hilllll

NOW OPEN

Call in & check out

Seniors Notes

Seniors Birthdays We will include

the birthdays each month several times in order that none slip by the memory radar. For March they begin on the 6th when we will greet Lorraine Fawcett and Lorna Forster. Then on the 22nd it will be Jeanette Carroll who will expect breakfast in bed and we hope someone looks after Roscoe on the 23rd. Lastly, we wish “All the Best” to Jessie Amos who can look forward to something special and we hope she has a great day on the 30th. Thank you Peg and others who give me some notes to build the Seniors Notes around. The usual members played 500 on Tuesday 25th - one side won 3 games and so partners were changed and finished 2 to 1. On Thursday 27th all played for themselves and Trevor won 2480 with Jess 1740, Dave 1220 and Jeanette 1150. The Secret Score (not the lowest), although this time it was very close, was won by Peg At Bingo played on Friday 28th Ernie won 5 games, Rhonda, Ian Mac and Peg won 3 each and the even ended with afternoon tea.

Visit to Prairie Park Homestead,

Mitiamo.

A trip to John Forbes’s homestead at Mitiamo has been organised for Monday 24th March. The cost for the day is $10 which covers bus and morning tea. Please phone Carol (5455 7401) or June (5455 7078) if you would like to go.

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Quinlans Water

Deliveries Small or Large Load -

Will deliver anywhere for

Domes+c, Stock,

Swimming Pools etc.

7 DAYS A WEEK.

John & Julie Quinlan

Phone 03 5456 7408

Mobile - 0428 567 408

Building

Contractor

Home Renovations

Vinyl Siding

Concrete Works

Laurie Smith Mobile:

0427 844 064 BPB-DB-L1458

Boort Dental Clinic

For all your family dental needs

Private and Concession Card

Holder appointments Available

Phone: 5451 5230

GDB ELECTRICAL PTY LTD

(Glen Bartels) REC No 1811 ♦ General Electrical Work

♦ Supply & wiring of new Hot Water Units

♦ TV antenna installations

♦ Selling & Servicing DAVEY PUMPS with a large range of spare parts always in stock

Call Glen on 0427 557342

Thinking of trading water?

Want superior advice and service Call us You won’t be disappointed 1800 657 367

Pyramid Newsagency/ Post Office Monday – Friday

6.00 am – 5.00pm

Saturday

8.00 am – 12 noon

Sunday - Newsagency

8 am—11 am

Post Office Closed

Friendly serviceFriendly serviceFriendly serviceFriendly service Great range of cards Great range of cards Great range of cards Great range of cards

and stationeryand stationeryand stationeryand stationery Book V/Line Tickets Book V/Line Tickets Book V/Line Tickets Book V/Line Tickets

and much moreand much moreand much moreand much more

Phone: 5455 7036

Fax: 5455 7150

Bettina’s

Hair Beauty &

Body Therapy

For all the latest style in For all the latest style in For all the latest style in For all the latest style in

colours, perms and setscolours, perms and setscolours, perms and setscolours, perms and sets

Body waxing &Body waxing &Body waxing &Body waxing &

body spray tanningbody spray tanningbody spray tanningbody spray tanning

Vibrosaun TreatmentsVibrosaun TreatmentsVibrosaun TreatmentsVibrosaun Treatments

Sheer relaxationSheer relaxationSheer relaxationSheer relaxation

Skin & muscle toningSkin & muscle toningSkin & muscle toningSkin & muscle toning

Natural Sea body wrapsNatural Sea body wrapsNatural Sea body wrapsNatural Sea body wraps

for detoxing for detoxing for detoxing for detoxing

& skin balance& skin balance& skin balance& skin balance

Telephone

5455 7174

Past Cricket TrophiesPast Cricket TrophiesPast Cricket TrophiesPast Cricket Trophies To all those past cricket players we would like to announce that these trophies have arrived at the Museum. To those who wondered where they were, they were safe but the floods of

2011 flushed them out. Thank You

This is the R A Gregory Memorial shield

played for the Junior Cricketers.

Murray to Moyne RaffleMurray to Moyne RaffleMurray to Moyne RaffleMurray to Moyne Raffle

Tickets available from Millers AgTickets available from Millers AgTickets available from Millers AgTickets available from Millers Ag 1st Prize 1st Prize 1st Prize 1st Prize ---- $500 Cash with $500 Cash with $500 Cash with $500 Cash with other prizes other prizes other prizes other prizes ---- call in and call in and call in and call in and support this worthy cause.support this worthy cause.support this worthy cause.support this worthy cause.

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Presbyterian Tyndale Church, Victoria Street

All Services - 2.30 pm

Contact Mr Ern Miller Phone 5455 7362

_____________________________

Church of Christ Kelly Street

11 am Worship Service

**Bible Study Fortnightly

Contact—5455 7055

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Pyramid Hill

Uniting Church Tyndale Church, Victoria Street

Worship Services at 9 am ________________________

Catholic Services Victoria Street

St Patrick's Pyramid Hill - Saturday

6.30pm (Eposition and confession 6pm)

Church Services

Reid Plumbing

RT40 Ditchwitch Trencher

latest technology in trenching,

fast, efficient, reliable

with compe++ve prices

a.h. 5456 3364

24 hour service

Contact:

Garry Barnes - 5456 2574 or

Tony Free - 5456 3301

Rhys & Rhondda

Hall Visit

Pyramid Hill

Rhys & Rhondda Hall returned to Pyramid Hill last week and gave a

most informative presentation of their work with Across Ministries in

South Sudan. Across Ministries is an interdenomina-

tional, international Christian organization focused on South Sudan

and works to build communities, improve education and livelihoods,

strengthen Churches and teach about health.

Rhys directs the radio project by the use of solar powered digital audio

players and together with Rhondda, they strive to give the people of South

Sudan a hope for the future by rehabilitating refugees and groups of

displaced people. A pleasant afternoon was enjoyed by

all who attended, many of whom remembered Rhondda from the time her father, Rev Rhys Price, was the Presbyterian Minister in this area.

Photo: L to R - Rev Miles Fagan, Rhys & Rhondda Hall & Val Mills

World Day of

Prayer Church of Christ,

Kelly Street

Friday, 7th March 8 pm

Speaker: Dr. Ashraf Takla

Light Supper to follow

All Welcome

Tony’s BazaarTony’s BazaarTony’s BazaarTony’s Bazaar 7 Kelly Street, Pyramid Hill

Phone: 5455 7153Phone: 5455 7153Phone: 5455 7153Phone: 5455 7153

Gifts Autumn seedlings— to recommence soon

Flowering/Vegies Citrus Trees

Garden Ornaments & Statues Osmocote

Potting Mixes & Fertilisers Cow Manure

Chook Manure & Blood & Bone

Shrubs, Palms Natives and Ground Cover

Opening Hours Monday—Friday

9.30—5.30 Saturday

9.30 am —2 pm

Call in and see what Call in and see what Call in and see what Call in and see what is availableis availableis availableis available

Lost Dog

Brindle Staffy Cross with

white chest

Went missing Wednesday,

5th March

Last seen in Pyramid Hill

Mobile: 0429 321 555

St. Thomas’ Anglican Church

Sunday March 9th

9.00am Eucharist

Sunday March 16th

9.00am Join with UCA at Tyndale Church

Further enquiries please phone Rector: Bishop Ron Stone

Ph: 0400 558 570

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Pyramid Tyre & Auto Service Proprietor - Paul Ballis

Phone: 5455 7214 A.H. 5455 7113

* Tyres * Batteries * Windscreens * 24 Hour Towing * Air Conditioning * All Mechanical Repairs * Front Wheel Alignment * Castrol Oils * Fuchs Oils * TWM Pumps & Small Engines

Northern District

Community Health

Service

12 Victoria Street Pyramid Hill

9.00 am—4.00 pm Monday—Friday

Nurse can be seen here between 9—10 am

Phone: 5455 7065

***In An Emergency ring 000 for an Ambulance***

CERT will then be activated.

If a non-emergency then contact the office, or leave

a message.

All other services by

appointment only. Enquiries to 5451 0200

Poppies Galore

Pyramid Hill College Advance group of Year 9/10

students, together with visiting students from Berwick Second-ary College spent a morning this week making poppies ready to

help celebrate the Anzac Centenary next year.

More poppies are welcome—please contact the College or find your own pattern—any

materials. Check out how colourful they look

online

The Loddon Campaspe Commu-nity Legal Centre are coming to the Neighbourhood House on

Friday 7th March from 10 am to 11am.

There are issues that affect older people and people who care or, will be caring for older people: - Planning Ahead including Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney (Financial, Medical and Guardianship) - - - What is Elder Abuse? - Advance Directives - Granny Flat Arrangements - Family Agreements - Reverse Mortgages

This is a must for young and older

people. It will help you plan your future as you get older and give you some good

tips and advice if you are an older person.

Need a Caterer??

Pyramid Hill Pre-School Committee is available for all

your catering needs Dinners, Weddings,

Birthdays, Funerals,

Afternoon Teas,

Clearing Sales

Reasonable rates

Contact: Lauren Gould

0407 500 983

Pyramid Hill Fire

Brigade

General Meeting

Monday, March 17

8.00 pm

Happy 40th Birthday Happy 40th Birthday Happy 40th Birthday Happy 40th Birthday TaraTaraTaraTara

From your loving mother

Mologa & District Landcare Inc.

A general meeting of the Mologa & District Landcare Group will be held

on March 11th 2014 at 8pm at the Boyd residence. All members and new

members welcome. Item for discussion, Centenary Anzac Day

Pyramid Hill Golf Ladies

General meeting to be held at the Golf Club on Monday 17 March at

7.30pm.

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Mick’s Rural

Fencing

∗ Post & Rail

∗ Ca5le & Sheep Yards

∗ Colourbond

∗ All types of fencing

∗ Servicing all areas

Mick or Tracey

Phone: 0428 990 701

5457 1329

Tip Truck HireTip Truck HireTip Truck HireTip Truck Hire Soil, Gravel, Grain & Silage carted

Contact

Peter Reynolds

Phone 03 5455 7580Phone 03 5455 7580Phone 03 5455 7580Phone 03 5455 7580 Mobile 0427 874 386Mobile 0427 874 386Mobile 0427 874 386Mobile 0427 874 386

Ken Talbot

Cleaning Call Ken for all your carpet and upholstery

cleaning needs Free quotes!

Phone - 5455 7404

0437 479 738

V/LINE

FROM MELBOURNE Monday – Friday

Train dep Melb 7.42 am & 6.20 pm Departs Bendigo 9.59 am & 8.39 pm Arrives Pyramid 11.00 am & 9.42 pm

Tuesday and Thursday

(Need to book on Thursdays) Train dep Melb 1.15 pm

Coach dep Bendigo 3.30 pm Arrive Pyramid 4.54 pm

Friday Only

Train dep Melb 7.20 pm Bendigo 9.20 Coach departs Bendigo 9.20 pm Arrives Pyramid 10.40 pm

Saturday only

Train dep Melb 8.36 am & 6.36 pm Arrives Pyramid 11.46 am & 9.46 pm

Sunday only

Train dep Melb 8.36 am & 6.36 pm Arrives Pyramid 11.46 am & 9.46 pm

TO MELBOURNE Monday – Friday

Train dep Pyramid 8.18 am & 1.57 pm

Arrives Bendigo 9.21 am & 3.01 pm Arrives Melb 11.34 am & 5.11 pm Tuesday and Thursday

Coach dep Pyramid 10.55 am Train dep Bendigo 12.30 pm Arrive Melbourne 2.28 pm

Friday only

Coach dep Pyramid 5.05 pm Arrives Bendigo 6.20 pm Train Arrives Melb 8.49 pm

Saturday only

Train dep Pyramid 8.17 am & 2.37 pm

Arrives Bendigo 9.20 am & 3.41 pm Arrives Melb 11.31 am & 5.43 pm

Sunday only

Train dep Pyramid 8.17 am & 5.34 pm Arrives Bendigo 9.20 am & 6.37 pm Arrives Melb 11.31 am & 8.45 pm

Victoria Street

Welding Trailer Repairs

Golf buggy trailers, Crates

For all welding needs and small fabrication.

Rob Alexander

Ring 0428 366 235

Monday Night Netball Welcome to the new season for 2014 and particularly to our new players! The first game for the season was not a tightly contested one with the Blue team finding their form early taking the game early to finish 39 - 8. Once Rosie makes an appearance things are sure to look up for the Red team. Ash's injuries should be healed up in a couple of weeks, and after a well rested honeymoon he should be fighting fit to enhance the Red team’s prospects as well. The 8 o'clock game was a close one in the early stages, although Green slipped away from the Purple team finishing 27 - 19. Hopefully Abbey's injury is only a minor one requiring a rest. With her father offering great support and reassurance on the side line she is sure to be up and about in no time. Great to see our newest umpire Katrina wearing her umpiring vest on the night. Regardless of new or old to the scene, all umpires are to be respected and obeyed. Great to have you back Zoe. The ladder after Round 1: Team Percentage Points Blue 487 4 Green 142 4 Purple 70 0 Red 21 0

Pyramid Footy Ladies Pyramid Footy Ladies Pyramid Footy Ladies Pyramid Footy Ladies

AGMAGMAGMAGM

Tuesday, 18th MarchTuesday, 18th MarchTuesday, 18th MarchTuesday, 18th March

7.30 pm7.30 pm7.30 pm7.30 pm

New members welcome (male or female)

Any questions please contact Meg Stewart - 5436 6466

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Fertiliser

Bulk

Bulka bags

Bags

Spreading

Fertiliser & Seed

Gypsum & AgLime

Organics & Manure

Quality Pasture Seeds

Ryegrass

Clover

Lucerne

Pasture blends

Thompsons Bridge Rd, Gunbower

Phone Stuart 5487 1269

0428 871 269

www.richriverseeds.com.au

Rob MansonRob MansonRob MansonRob Manson

Phone Phone Phone Phone

0407 509 0110407 509 0110407 509 0110407 509 011 UHF Channel 25

Grader Hire

Channelling &

Drainage Works

Road Forming 50 Barber Street,

Pyramid Hill, 3575

Ern’s Book on the history of

the district is available for

$10 at Pyramid News &

Post or Pyramid Hill

College.

Proceeds to the College SRC

More District History Part 9 - By Ern Ferris

1895 December 6 : Our Bald Rock correspondent writes: Harvesting operations are in full swing here now, the hum of the Strippers being heard all around. The yield is a bit disappointing, oats, on an average, only about 9 bushels and wheat 6 bushels per acre. January31 The weather appears to be the principal topic of conversation, but with the thermometer at 112degrees in the shade, even the desultory conversa-tion is found to be hard to keep going and the name ‘perspiring Australia” is very applicable in our case. June 19 Stock are dying fast, many farmers having no cattle left. Crops are very backward but should the present favourable weather continue, they will be brought on materially. Without a copious rain soon, the season will be more disastrous than last as all the reserve feed is exhausted. Farmers are travelling miles to obtain feed.. Rabbits June 19 1896 A meeting of farmers was held at Mr J Sherlock’s house, Sylvaterre, to consult on the host action to be taken to clearing the neighbouring State Forest of rabbits. Mr W Johnson was in the Chair. After the question had been well discussed, Mr Fraser moved that the Government be requested to visit and inspect the forest. Mr Wales seconded the resolution which was carried. Another proposition was agreed to, viz, that copies of the resolutions carried be sent to Mr McColl to be laid before the minister of lands. Canary Island 1896 December 4. Rain appears to have been very partial, in fact confined to a narrow strip, the points registered being as follows :- Canary Island North 2 at Walker’s, Burrows 81, Gladfield 37. A few miles to the north there was none. In some cases the rain was accompanied by hail and heavy wind. Some of the standing crops are laid almost flat, stooks scattered and threshing, stripping and cutting at a standstill for a day or two. The oat crops stripped so far have yielded about 6 bags per acre. While the rain has done a considerable amount of good. The Amber-cane and other fodder crops were very backward owing to the baked state of the surface, and this rain has brought most of young plants through, From the unsettled state of the atmos-phere a further downpour of thunder showers may be looked for.

Calivil Rainfall 1897 January 4. The rainfall for the year 1896 was 10.32 inches. The harvest this year has been much better than last year, though some of the returns have not been up to expectations. The early crops were the best. The threshing is almost over in this district. It has been very hot but looks like a change.

BALD Rock 1897 January 15. The average yields for this district are , wheat 9 bushels per acre, oats 15 bushels, Cape barley 7 bushels. These returns certainly do not look too glowing, but when it is taken into consideration that there was no rain for two months before they were harvested the yield is deemed satisfactory.

Heatwave 1897 30th December: The phenomenally enduring heat of last week is found to have caused a large number of deaths in the colonies, and unprecedented record, probably having been made in Victoria. Already over forty have occurred inn the colony which are directly attributed to the heat, others who are laid up from the same cause will it is feared succumb also. The regrettable death of Mr Lawrence O’Dwyer, proprietor of the Pyramid Hotel, has aroused sympathy on all sides for the bereaved family The latter part of 1890’s were dry years, culminating in the disastrous drought of 1901-02.

Rabbits Sent overseas 1897 December

10. The exports which left Melbourne by the Royal Mail and other steamers were 310 tons of butter, 3000 carcases of mutton and a quantity of rabbits

Bait Users

Course

1080 Bait Users Course

Friday, 21st of March.

There is a cost of $200 and a current Chemical Users Course certificate is needed to do this

course.

For more information, please contact Crystal at Murray Mallee

Training on

5033 1216

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BLJ BUILDING

Brendan James New homes, renovations, extensions, contracting Email: bljbuilding@hotmail.com

Mobile: 0429 179 939 Home: 5447 4620

DBU-38901

Hercotts Naturally “Your natural building & “Your natural building & “Your natural building & “Your natural building & maintenance solutions.”maintenance solutions.”maintenance solutions.”maintenance solutions.”

♦ Building & maintenance ♦ Concreting ♦ Fencing ♦ Welding & Metal fabrication

For a free quote call

Paul Hercott

0409 551 307

Pyramid Hill Playgroup Fridays - 10am—12

each week @ Pyramid Hill Preschool

65 Kelly Street

Children 0-5 years with a

parent or caregiver Cost is $1 a child per week or $30 per family for the year. Families are also required to join Playgroup a Victoria at a cost of $30 or $20 concession. http://www.playgroup.org.au

For more info call:

Kirsty Twigg:

0438 668 627

Find the Playgroup page on Facebook

Ross James

ELECTRICAL

ec22424

♦ Residential

♦ Commercial

♦ Industrial

Mobile: 0447 161 892 rossjameselectrical@live.com.au

BK TALBOT

Transport Livestock Grain Gypsum

Gravel Hay

Contact Byron

Mobile: 0428 557 404

Pyramid Hill Lawn Mowing

Lawns mowed, edges trimmed and clippings removed

Call for a quote

Minimum charge $22.50

Discounts for prompt payment and repeat

bookings Contact:

Andrew or SarahAndrew or SarahAndrew or SarahAndrew or Sarah 5455 70495455 70495455 70495455 7049

Also servicing Kerang, Boort,

Caritas Café

During the season of Lent the

Stephanie Kitchen at St. Patrick's

Primary School will be operating

as a 'Caritas Cafe'.

Each Friday (14th March, 21st

March and 4th April)

Diners are asked to donate money

to pay for their meal.

All money will be forwarded to

Caritas Australia.

A Project Compassion box will be

located just inside the Cafe door

for donations.

Reservations for a 1.00 p.m. seating

are necessary.

Contact 5455 7220 Contact 5455 7220 Contact 5455 7220 Contact 5455 7220

for reservations. for reservations. for reservations. for reservations.

For Sale

White Kings And Homing Pigeons

Phone:

5455 7507

Fire wood for sale

6x4 trailer $100

delivered ring

Joe on 5455 7336

or 0477 228 788

Can ring after

hours.

Pyramid Hill Pyramid Hill Pyramid Hill Pyramid Hill

Garden ClubGarden ClubGarden ClubGarden Club Guest Speaker: Jenny Spence

Dept of Environment & Primary Industries

Presentation on Native Plants & Shrubs suitable for our district

Monday, 17th March Men’s Shed

1.30

All welcome

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General & Container Freight

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Graeme: 0428 481 100

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Huge range of handbags and accessories

ALL Plush Toys

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What’s on at Amcal??

Flu-Vax Clinic

1st April

Get your flu shot here Are you aged 18-65 and want to get your FLU-vax in the pharmacy without a Dr’s appointment? Come in and book a time. Beauty VIP Night Tuesday, 2nd April - Register Now! Come in and be pampered, whilst learning about great new ranges available in store, including Colour Theory, Nude, Natio and Revlon.

• Bubbles & Nibbles

• Door Prizes

• Exclusive discounts & gifts with purchase

36 Kelly Street, Pyramid Hill

Monday - Friday

7.30 am – 4.30 pm

Monthly Specials—check board Local Produce & Hampers Range of Inspirational Wall

Hangings Gift ideas or “spoil yourself”!! Come in and have a browse

Phone: 5455 7006

Homemade:Homemade:Homemade:Homemade: Pies, Pasties, Sausage Rolls, Cakes & Pies, Pasties, Sausage Rolls, Cakes & Pies, Pasties, Sausage Rolls, Cakes & Pies, Pasties, Sausage Rolls, Cakes &

Slices, Lasagne, FrittataSlices, Lasagne, FrittataSlices, Lasagne, FrittataSlices, Lasagne, Frittata All Day Breakfast MenuAll Day Breakfast MenuAll Day Breakfast MenuAll Day Breakfast Menu

Hamburgers, Steak Sandwiches, Sou-Hamburgers, Steak Sandwiches, Sou-Hamburgers, Steak Sandwiches, Sou-Hamburgers, Steak Sandwiches, Sou-vlaki, Burrito, Paninis, Focaccias, Sweet vlaki, Burrito, Paninis, Focaccias, Sweet vlaki, Burrito, Paninis, Focaccias, Sweet vlaki, Burrito, Paninis, Focaccias, Sweet Chilli, BBQ or Salt & Vinegar Wraps, Chilli, BBQ or Salt & Vinegar Wraps, Chilli, BBQ or Salt & Vinegar Wraps, Chilli, BBQ or Salt & Vinegar Wraps,

Salad Rolls, Wraps & BowlsSalad Rolls, Wraps & BowlsSalad Rolls, Wraps & BowlsSalad Rolls, Wraps & Bowls

Birthday Cakes & CateringBirthday Cakes & CateringBirthday Cakes & CateringBirthday Cakes & Catering Coffee Bank Stubby Holders

March Special March Special March Special March Special ---- Mega BurgerMega BurgerMega BurgerMega Burger

+ 375ml can or small coffee+ 375ml can or small coffee+ 375ml can or small coffee+ 375ml can or small coffee———— $10$10$10$10

Book Launch The book -

“Remember, Respect, Rejoice” Will be launched on

Sunday, 4th May, 2014 by Warren Embury, who is a member of the Seales Family,

who owned the Pyramid Hill Advertiser 1889-1929

The book is written from letters and news items from soldiers east of the Loddon River, as found in the Pyramid Hill Advertiser.

11.30 am - Echuca Federal Brass Band will welcome the ‘soldiers

back’ and we will follow the band to the Memorial Hall

2 Course Sit Down Lunch provided by Lions Club Great entertainment and Afternoon Tea (Pre-school ladies)

Please RSVP by Friday, 25th April

Pyramid Hill & District Historical Society PO Box 83, Pyramid Hill, 3575

pyhhist@bigpond.com Please advise if you wish to buy a book.

Calling interested womenCalling interested womenCalling interested womenCalling interested women

To a Meeting - Wednesday, 26 March

7.30 at Pyramid Hill College

All women who would like to meet—with the aim of

forming an evening branch of the CWA

(Country Women’s Association)

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Iconic Design Iconic Design Iconic Design Iconic Design ---- Mandy BishopMandy BishopMandy BishopMandy Bishop

Business Cards and Invitations - standard or personal form

For samples and further information, please check my website

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Bowls Report 60 and Over: The Triple A guys, Alan J., Allan F., & Andy, played their sixty & over game at Leitchville last week. They had some good contests and managed a draw on one game. Obviously the spin bowler was sorely missed!

Saturday Pennant:

Both Division 2 & 3 travelled to Barham Sports to round off the season of the sectional matches. Despite giving it their all, Division 2 were not able to draw blood from the very strong Barham Sports team and consequently did not manage to force their way into a finals berth. Ian (Skip), Brian, Nola & Andrew played a draw – 22 all. Lionel (skip), Marie S., Andy & Terry lost 13 - 31 Beau, Glen, Helen & Graham lost 15 - 30 Missing a place in the final four was a disappointing finish to the season considering that marginal loses earlier in the season cost our side immensely. Division 3 fared a little better winning one rink but going down on the other two rinks. Charlie, John, Marie N., & Robyn were the strongholds winning 26 - 17 Les, Alan J., Guido & Gladys lost 27 - 18 Ernie, Allan F., Jean & Bill lost 21 - 24 The teams ventured home to celebrate the end of the season with a fine dinner at the local hotel. Now, we have tournament commitments to fulfil before we go into recess.

Geoff McGraw & the Melbourne

Boys Visit.

What a great social day was experi-enced by all as we showcased our town and our greens last Thursday when a group of fellows from Ballarat, Warrnambool, Melbourne, Gisborne, Kyneton & Bendigo toured to Pyramid Hill as part of their week long bowling trip in the Northern District. After providing them with a sumptuous meal, we split into teams and took them on in a couple of games of bowls. There was

There was much fun and laughter interspersed with some friendly banter. Penalties were imposed for a variety of offences and the fines which were paid unbegrudgingly accumulated to over $200. This money was to be forwarded to the Northern District Health Services. Semi Finals: The NDBA Management has granted the Semi-final Competi-tion for both Division 2 & 3 to be played this Saturday, March 8th at Pyramid Hill. To ensure that the place is looking immaculate and that we present our Club in the best way possible, we will be requiring everyone to do their bit. A working-bee was held on Wednesday morning; thanks to all who offered some time and energy. There will be plenty of catering to be done to accommodate the 96 players plus officials and spectators. If you are able to lend a hand in the kitchen please offer your assistance to Glenys & Nola. Barefoot Bowlers: Players of the Barefoot Bowling Competition please take note:

This note was included in last week’s

Press but from it there has been no

response. Please check carefully and

return any bowls that you have

borrowed. On the fifth night of play, a

duffle-style bowling bag containing

one bowl with a yellow bird emblem

went home to the wrong house. Could

you please check whether this bag,

which has initials in gold lettering on

the side, has mistakenly gone to your

place. The owner values it for

sentimental reasons and the bowl is

part of a set of four. If it is located

please return it to the Bowling Club

rooms or to Marie Noelker or Lionel

Mann. The Bowling Club would also

appreciate the return of any borrowed

bowls so that we can conduct an audit

of all Club equipment. Bowls may be

reissued for borrowing after the audit

is completed. Thank you.

Loddon Valley

Tennis In the last home and away round Sylvaterre made their way out the road to the picturesque cement ponds for the final game of the home and away season. The away team looked like they were in a little strife when young gun Al Miller rolled his ankle before tennis had even began, however he pulled through and showed how tough Terrick lads are by winning his three sets. Yarrawal-la young men’s side couldn't match Sylvaterre's experience, going down by 24 games. The ladies (plus Hugh) battled it out with Yarrawalla winning by a close 4 games. Heading into the mixed Yarrawalla had a few games to make up if they wanted to take the day out overall, after some close contests Sylvaterre showed their strength winning the mixed by 3 games and the day overall by 23 games. Good luck to both teams in their finals campaigns!

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