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Murray Community
Newspaper 14 James Street Pinjarra WA 6208 Ph.: 08 9531 2298 Fax: 08 9531 2541 Email: [email protected]
WHAT’S HAPPENING
May Edition
Historical Society 5
Murray Arts & Crafts 6
Positive Thoughts 8
Pinjarra CRC Information 10
Murray Library 12
Health & Wellbeing 15
RSL 17
Pinjarra Pacing 19
Yunderup Sport & Recreation Club 20
Hotham Valley Railway 22
K9 Rescue Group 24
Buy, Sell, Swap 25
Gardening 26
IMPORTANT DATES:
Pinjarra Harness Racing Club
May Meetings: 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th
Pinjarra Park Racing
May 2017 ISSUE NUMBER: 248 (for free digital copies please contact [email protected])
www.mercerharries.com.au
Mercer Harries First National 5th in the state!
Mercer Harries First National Real Estate were recognised
for their outstanding achievements at the recent Annual
General Excellence Awards. Mercer Harries came 5th
in WA
for Sales Office of the year, Brad Mercer received Platinum,
Rural agent of the year and 5th
top sales agent with Joe Bry-
ant receiving Silver and 10th
top sales agent.
13 George Street Pinjarra
9531 1155
www.mercerharries.com.au
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Pinjarra Services
Taxi: 13 10 08
RAC Service: 13 11 11
Pinjarra Police: 13 14 44
Mandurah Crime
Prevention: 0418 948 809
Murray Hospital: 9531 7222
Shire of Murray: 9531 7777
Public Library: 9531 7712
Recreation Centre: 9531 2000
Churches
Murray Bible Baptist: 9537 7248
Pinjarra Alliance: 9531 3173
St Augustine Catholic: 9531 1227
Anglican Church: 9531 1248
Bridge Christian
Fellowship: 9531 3034
Uniting Church: 9531 2296 Freemason:
The Peel District Day Lodge
Meets on the first Thursday of the month at
9:15am. Enquires to the Secretary;
Kevin St Jack Tel. 9582 5194
Lions Club—Pinjarra
Lions Club of Pinjarra [Inc.] meet on the first and
third Tuesday of each month. 6.00pm for 6.30pm
Enquiries: Les Hill– 9586 1749
Visitors & New Members welcome
BBQ trailer for Hire
Contact—Pinjarra Lions Club
Frank Swiderski—9531 2350
Rotary Club Pinjarra
Meets each Thursday at 6:15pm at the Pinjarra
Golf Club
Pinjarra Red Cross
Meets 3rd Wednesday each month.
VOLUNTEERS WANTED
Contact Even: 9531 3416 or 0419 957
689
Pinjarra RSL Sub Branch
President: Mick O’Donnell
0417 984 948
Secretary: Sue O’Donnell
9537 8559
CWA Coolup Branch
Meets 2nd Monday of each month at
1pm
CWA Rooms Coolup
Contact Fay on 9530 3268
AROUND TOWN
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS—Every Mon-
day 7.30pm Health Clinic, Pinjarra Hospital
Ph: Les 9531 1760
MURRAY HEALTH GROUP
Tuesday 1pm. Community Health Centre,
Pinjarra Ph: Rae 9581 2040
MURRAY DISTRICTS PLAYGROUP
0-5 Year Olds. Monday—Friday—9.30am to
11.30am. Forrest Street Pinjarra. Phone
9531 1187 or 9537 7889
MURRAY TOY LIBRARY
Open Saturday—9.30am to 11.30am. First
Wednesday of the month 9am to 10.30am.
Phone: Meredith 9531 1849
COOLUP CRAFT SOCIAL GROUP
Wednesdays—9.30am CWA Rooms
Ph: 9530 3258
MURRAY DISTRICTS CWA
Meets the 2nd Monday of the Month at 45
Culeenup Road, North Yunderup, at 9.30am
Ph: 9586 1645
PINJARRA BOWLS CLUB
Dixon Avenue, Pinjarra Ph: 9531 1840
PINJARRA TENNIS CLUB INC
Matt Kirkham (Pres) - 0427 722 310
Grant Taylor (Vice) - 9531 3245
DWELLINGUP VISITOR CENTRE
Marrinup Street, Dwellingup.
Ph: 9538 1108
OPEN 7 DAYS 9AM—3.30PM
COOLUP PROGRESS ASSOCIATION
We meet on the 1st Thursday of each month
at 10 am in the Coolup Hall.
Contact: Bev Alexander 0407 381 281
FRIENDS OF MURRAY DISTRICT HOSPI-
TAL
Meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month in
the Murray District Hospital Board Room at
2pm.
Ph: Dallas 9531 0131
PINJARRA HORSE & PONY CLUB
Rallies 1st Sunday each month
Lovegrove St, Pinjarra
www.pinjarrahpc.net for enrolment details
Find us on Facebook
WERE YOU A NASHO?
National Servicemen’s Association Mandu-
rah/Murray Sub-Branch Members and eligi-
ble persons meet 3rd Thursdays at Mandu-
rah RSL Third Avenue, 1000hrs to 1300 hrs.
Contact Secretary 9534 9977 for details.
ROGER MAY MACHINERY MUSEUM
Men interested in becoming a part of this group of
valued Volunteers can phone Trevor
9582 9648
PINJARRA SWIMMING CLUB
Interested persons can contact
Or visit www.pinjarraswimmingclub.com.au
MURRAY DISTRICT ARTS & CRAFTS
SOCIETY
Edenvale Complex, Pinjarra
Weekly classes & groups. Workshops
Craft shop open 7 days per week
Contact Lyn Fleming on 9586 2281 or Gwen Atkin-
son on 0418 928 235
Email: [email protected]
MURRAY DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Committee meets monthly on the 3rd Wednesday
of the month.
Community Meetings are held bi-monthly on an
arranged date.
Home of the Local History Library
Penny Hoffman
[email protected] Ph: 9537 6526
MURRAY HOUSE RESOURCE CENTRE
Registered Training Organisation
Training and Safety Specialists
Ph: 9531 2298
Email: [email protected]
PINJARRA COMMUNITY RESOURCE
CENTRE
Ph: 9531 2298
Email: [email protected]
14 James Street, Pinjarra.
Bus Service
Route 600 Mandurah—Pinjarra
Via Pinjarra Rd
604 Mandurah—South Yunderup
Via North Yunderup
Timetables can be collected throughout Pinjarra
including, Pinjarra News Agency, Shire of Murray
and the Pinjarra Community Resource Centre.
NORTH PINJARRA PROGRESS
ASSOCIATION
Meeting every second Tuesday of the
month at 7pm. North Pinjarra Hall.
PINJARRA NETBALL ASSOCIATION
Elaine Reid (President) - 0428146461
Kyle Buck (Vice President) - 0409372768
Email: [email protected]
New Members Needed and Welcome
COMBINED PROBUS OF
MURRAY DISTRICTS
Meetings—2nd Tuesday of the
month
Ravenswood Hotel—9.00-11.30am
Contact—Secretary:
Call 0407426513 for information
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Disclaimer
Advertisements, Advertorial and Community Editorial copy in the Murray Community Newspaper are the responsibility of the Author/Advisor. The
views expressed are not those of the Murray Community Newspaper. While the Murray Community Newspaper makes every reasonable effort to en-
sure that no misleading claims or statements are made, responsibility is not accepted for failure of any product or service to give satisfaction.
OLD BLYTHEWOOD
Built in the 1860’s overlooking the Murray
River, South West Highway, Pinjarra.
Open for viewing. Small entry fee applies.
Phone: 9531 1485.
Saturday 10.30am to 3.30pm
PINJARRA VOLUNTEER WALK
GROUP
WALKING OUR WAY TO HEALTH AND HAPPINESS
START TIMES FOR WALKS
OF 1HR DURATION
MONDAY
SUMMER 8AM FIRST WEEK OF DECEMBER
WINTER 9AM FIRST WEEK OF APRIL
TUESDAY
SUMMER 6PM FIRST WEEK OF DECEMBER
WINTER 4.30PM FIRST WEEK OF APRIL
THURSDAY
SUMMER 6PM FIRST WEEK OF DECEMBER
WINTER 4.30PM FIRST WEEK OF APRIL
WE MEET AT THE DOME FOR ALL WALKS NO FEES ARE TO BE PAID
ALL WALKERS MUST TAKE RESPONSIBIL-ITY FOR THEMSELVES AND SHOULD MAKE
SURE THEY ARE FIT AND WELL BEFORE UNDERTAKING THESE WALKS
For Enquiries please phone Anna
on 9531 1149
“Your Local Connection” LOCAL MARKETS
DWELLINGUP MARKETS
Located at RSL Hall and grounds.
3rd Sunday of the month.
9am – 1pm
Great variety of stalls
For more information call Bev 9538 1151 or Colleen 0438 916 719
RAILWAY MARKETS
2nd Sunday of the month at Lions Park—
Pinjarra/Williams Road, Pinjarra. Phone
Ross: 0417 171 967.
BODDINGTON MARKETS
1st Sunday of the month, 8am-11am, Bod-
dington Old School Oval. Phone: 9883
8246
HOTHAM VALLEY TOURIST RAILWAY
TRAIN RIDES - Dwellingup:
HVTR train rides 10.30am and 2pm every
Sat & Sun
Dinner Train every Sat 7.45pm
6278 1111 to book
The trains run 10.30am and 2pm every weekend,
all year and in the winter (May to October) the
Sunday service is replaced with the steam
train. There is also the wonderful dinner train
every Saturday 7.45pm. All of this is done by
volunteers. CASH ONLY if purchasing tickets at
Dwellingup.
Rural issues will be brought to the forefront of
Council’s agenda with the formation of a new
Rural Land Holders Reference Group
(RLHRG).
Members appointed to the group include Tor-
ben Sorensen, John Macaulay, Chris Birming-
ham, John Dawkins, John Birch and Doug
McLarty.
The RLHRG resulted from the abolishment of
the Rural Land Holders Advisory Committee
(RLHAC) which was found to be restrictive as
the group was required to function under
Council’s formal Meeting Procedures Local
Law.
If there are other local rural landowners who
would like to be considered for membership on
the RLHRG, expressions of interest can be
sent to Chief Executive Officer, Shire of Mur-
ray, PO Box 21, Pinjarra WA 6208 or to mail-
Rural Landholders
Reference Group
PINJARRA RED CROSS
Meets 3rd Wednesday of each month at
the hospital.
Volunteer Members Required
Contact: (08) 9 531 3416 (evenings)
FRIENDS OF EDENVALE
Meet at Edenvale. Cnr Henry & George Sts,
Pinjarra.
For times and more information please
email :[email protected]
**VOLUNTEERS NEEDED**
BEDINGFELD LADIES
AUXILARY
The Auxiliary meets at the Bedingfeld
Aged Care Facility every 3rd Tuesday
of the Month.
Phone: Joy (President) 9531 1867
Joan (Secretary) 9531 1349
Pinjarra Family Church
Friendship Restoration Empowering
Equipping
289 Wilson Road
Service time: Sunday 10-11.30am
Followed by free morning tea
All warmly welcome
Daily Bread R Us Community Care: Mon 9-
12pm
Office hours: Mon & Wed 9-3pm
Youth group, Ladies & Men’s groups
For more information: Ps Sheryl Gangell
Senior Minister 0424239367
MURRAY DISTRICTS CARRIAGE
DRIVING CLUB
NEW MEMBERS WELCOME
EMAIL: [email protected]
Contact Secretary Christine Ph 9537 6543
Also look at our website
www.u3amandurah.org.au where
Public Meeting every 2nd. Tuesday of
Feb, April, June, Aug, Oct, Dec.
7.30 @ Yunderup Sports Club.
All Residents welcome to attend.
Ravenswood Community Group Inc.
Chairperson: Don Repacholi: 439931146
Secretary: Ian Cooke: [email protected]
Committee meet every 2nd Tues 7pm at Vi-
etnam Vets Building across river from Ravens-
wood Pub. Members meet alternate months
beginning 11th April 2017 at 7pm
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—Stan Chegwidden
ANZAC DAY 2017 PINJARRA We were again blessed with great weather for our Anzac Day ceremonies this year. Your reporter, perhaps because of his increasing years was not able to get up for the 6AM Memorial and Gunfire breakfast but was told on good authority there was a large attendance and the service very well led by Allan McKenzie, an ex Navy Officer and Chaplain. At Coolup on Monday at 5 PM a service was also very well attended by about 120 people and led by Fr. Gayen Thamel. I was able to attend the 9.00 AM service at Bedingfeld and
over 40 people were at this, again led by Fr. Gayen and attended by RSL leaders Mick O’Donnell and Chris Hartney as MC. The service was not long but was followed by a morning tea. A large crowd turned out for the Pinjarra March and 11 AM service. The March from Henry
Street was led by Scots Perth Highland Pipers and a Jeep carrying disabled veterans. Others to march included Vietnam Veterans, Murray district descendants of WWI veterans, Navy represented from HMAS Stirling, Fire Brigade and ambulance officers and children groups along with a large contingent of our local veterans. Pinjarra RSL President, Mick O’Donnell welcomed everyone and then handed over to Mike Humphries as MC. Our MC asked Fr. Gayen to say the opening prayer and then introduced the Honourable Andrew Hastie MP Federal Member for Canning as the Guest Speaker. Andrew reminded us that over 59,000 Australian Casualties resulted from WWI and from that we lost a generation of people who would have been our doctors, lawyers, politicians, and other prominent citizens in our country towns and cities. These people were really irreplaceable to a young nation. He said that war seems very distant and even recent wars seem a long time back but this is not the true picture. He reminded us that 54 Fairbridge kids were lost as servicemen in the wars. We
must remember the past and not forget those of us yet to be born. I felt that the Pinjarra High student who next spoke was a highlight of the proceedings. She spoke with confidence and intelligence beyond her years. Emily Broadwood commented on the valour of the young men who fought in WWI under such terrible conditions and setting the traditions for those that followed them in later wars. The modern emblems of endurance, courage and sacrifice carried on to the present time and is remembered on
Anzac Day. She reminded us that not only soldiers suffered greatly and died at war, but also those they left at home, wives and families, suffered great loss also. The comment after this speech by MC Mike was that Emily showed us what our young students can achieve, give us great hope for future Australia.
There were many Wreaths laid at the memorial and then the Last Post played with the customary minute of silence before the National Anthem sang, as usual beautifully by Courtney Loffler. Fr. Gayan then said the closing prayer, remembering those from the wars with Pride, Gratitude and Sympathy; the servicemen, doctors, nurses, Red Cross, volunteers and chaplains. We had the Uniting Church Choir supply music and singing of the hymns.
Are your feet hurting you?
Podiatry Wise is a developing clinic in Pinjarra with a strong foundation and experi-
ence within the delivery of health care.
Have you ever had one of those injuries that just never gets better?
It may be feet, ankles, knees, hips or recurring back pain.
How can Podiatry help you?
The truth is your body has an amazing capacity to fix itself. Our job is simply to
facilitate that process. Podiatry has come a long way in recent years. With indi-
vidual attention and advanced treatment techniques, we offer a wide range of
treatment options for patients of all ages.
For appointments please call 95311007
8 George Street, Pinjarra
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Pinjarra
Dental
Dr Chris Bucktin
Dr Thomas Graydon
Ph: 9531 1660
29 MURRAY STREET
PINJARRA
PO BOX 99 PINJARRA 6208
James Street, Pinjarra – the early years
(In celebration of Australian Heritage Month April 18 to May 21, 2017)
Wednesday, 3 May 2017 @ Murray Shire Library - Penny Hoffman and Vince Taylor (Murray Districts Historical Society) share their knowledge of James Street, circa 1890 to mid 1900s.
Flanked by fledgling businesses and a growing number of homes, there was no shortage of colourful characters along, what was at the time, a major thoroughfare into Pinjarra, all contributing to the rich history of our town.
Browse the James Street exhibition on display at Murray Library from April 27 to May 5, 2017.
(Courtesy of Murray Districts Historical Society)
EDENVALE HOMESTEAD - DISPLAY coming soon!
The Historical Society, in cooperation with the Shire and the Friends of Edenvale, is working with Helena Cohen Robertson from ‘Know Your Nation’ to create a special display at the Edenvale Homestead. The room housing the display will reference life in Pinjarra during the period that the McLarty farm was flourishing at Edenvale.
To do this we need your help!
We are looking for objects and individual or family photographic portraits that are from Pinjarra (Murray Districts) during the period (in particular) 1890 – 1940. The objects can be anything from a utensil to an invitation or a diary and may be on loan or a donation, preferably with a story about the object and / or its owner.
Topics may include education, religion, commerce, agriculture, services (e.g. railway, police, fire, medical) or leisure activities
Items will be displayed with captions in secure glass cabinets and photos (with stories) will be displayed on wall panels.
If you (or someone you know) have something to share, please contact Helena on 0468 558 288 or [email protected] or Penny on 0407 422 771 or [email protected]
HERITAGE BUILDINGS OF PINJARRA - a new photographic display
From early May you will be able to view a new photographic display at the Old Schoolmaster’s House. Enjoy the history of Pinjarra through stories, photos and the evolution of its many historic buildings. We look forward to
seeing you there.
3 & 4 June 2017 - PINJARRA FESTIVAL @ Edenvale
As advised by the Shire of Murray, this is Murray’s largest community event!
The Pinjarra Festival showcases the vibrant and culturally rich elements of the Shire of Murray. It further celebrates Murray’s distinctive rural history and lifestyle, parading local arts, crafts, produce and recreational activities significant to the region.
The festival will boast an entertainment line-up of headlining acts that will entice all ages, as well as an array of musicians, market stalls, amusement rides and free children’s activities.
Remember when the Festival is on, please also call in to the Old Schoolmaster’s House for a variety of displays and memorabilia of Pinjarra during the settlement years to the present day.
PINJARRA POSTCARDS – For Sale – drawn by local artists Erica and Don Mummery
There is a variety of Pinjarra Postcards for sale at several locations
- postcards are available at:
The Old Schoolmaster’s House Murray Arts and Crafts Jarrah Infusion
KEEP IN TOUCH …for more events during 2017
In the meantime, look at our Website http://www.murrayhistory.org.au/home and Like us on Facebook
Do you have an interest in the history of Pinjarra and the Murray Districts?
We are always looking for more volunteers to assist with the opening hours on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 3pm and with our various projects.
If you would like to become one of our volunteers, please advise
Jill on 0408 846 567 or by email [email protected]
For information about the Murray Districts Historical Society, its membership and its activities, please visit us at Edenvale during opening hours or contact Penny Hoffman,
Secretary on 0407 422 771 or by email [email protected]
The Old Schoolmaster’s
House Pinjarra Post Office Edenvale Homestead St John’s Anglican Church
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What is Happening at Murray District Arts & Crafts Society..
Keeping You Up-To-Date with the
PINJARRA GARDEN DAY – Sunday 15th
October 2017
Edenvale Homestead, Pinjarra 10am – 3pm
After each meeting, something new and fabulous is created to add to our already jam packed event!
We have decided to have a HANGING BASKET COMPETITION – how it will work:
We have a limited number of baskets and liners to give away (only to those who are going to enter the competition of course). All you need do is supply the potting mix and fill it with plants to look fabulous on the day and bring along on the day for judging. All baskets can be taken home at the conclusion of the event. BASKET SIZE IS LIMITED TO 12”.
Please contact Lyn on 9586 22 81 or 0409 686 015 to organise to collect your basket.
Chooks – thank you to John Bodycoat, who will bring along some chickens on the day and answer all your queries on raising & taking care of these fluffy little creatures to produce scrumptious ‘home grown’ eggs and give you loads of enjoyment as family pets.
Keep in mind all the other things that will be going on: (this is just a taster)
The gorgeous fairies from the Fairy Dell will be face painting, playing games, story reading and generally flitting around spreading their magical fairy dust
Our best dressed funky fairy, groovy gnome and cute garden bug competition – fabulous prizes and all entrants will be treated to a mini high tea
‘Potting Shed’ for children to decorate a pot, plant and learn to take care of their chosen seedling
Outdoor chess for young and old – experienced chess players will be there to help
Steve Lee Lewis who will entertain us with country music
Not forgetting our special guest for the day – Deryn Thorpe who will give talks on ‘Companion Planting with Roses’ and endeavour to answer all your gardening questions
We are still looking for:
Someone who has experience with Hydroponics. Willing to set up a display and have a question & answer session
Donations old wooden chairs, round Weber barbecues, metal wheelbarrows. These items will be revamped with colour and plants and sold at the Garden Day to aid improvements to the gardens of Edenvale
Donations of unwanted bird cages suitable to hang
Stall holder applications - With space being limited, do not miss out!! – we are pleased to advise that stall costs will remain the same 3 x3 size $30 – hobbyist; $50 - commercial; Free - not-for-profit. Closing date is Friday 1
st September 2017
We welcome handmade/hand created products and commercial garden related products.
MELANOMA WA – will be welcomed to the event this year to raise awareness of the importance of checking and help prevention of this potentially deadly type of skin cancer.
Sit back with a cuppa and catch up with the great new things happening at MAACS this month. Hurry – Robyn Lowery’s fabulous ‘Bold & Beautiful’ exhibition is drawing to a close– finishing on 10th May. If you have not seen it yet, well you are missing out on something special. May Exhibition – We are pleased to welcome for the first time to Liveringa, our guest artist group– Alfred Cove Art Society. Celebrating their 40th anniversary this year, this exhibition will also be something special. The Official Opening will be on Sunday 14th May at 10am. All welcome to attend. Yes, we know this is Mother’s Day, but I can’t think of a nicer way than to treat an art loving mum to this see this exhibition and then perhaps a scrumptious morning tea or lunch at the Heritage Tearooms, located in Edenvale Homestead. The lovely ladies will be sure to spoil you with their home cooking
Liveringa Gallery is open 7 days 10am – 3pm
JUNE WORKSHOP – Polymer Clay with Perth artist – Irene Alberts Sat 24th June 9.30am – 1.30pm. Cost: $45 (includes all materials). Take home a fabulous unique necklace. Irene is a very friendly & experienced teacher. Book now – there are only 10 places available Contact Chris on 0417 612 678 for registration & further information CHILDREN’S WORKSHOPS – we are working on hosting a series of children’s workshops for the July school holidays so tune in next month for all the details. Drawing, Acrylics, Sewing, Decorate Your Own Bag, Knitting & Crochet are just a taste of what will be happening NEW Resin Art/Slumped Glass Classes will commence very soon with Eileen Macpherson. Classes will be held twice monthly on Wednesday afternoon. All students will need to complete an information session with Eileen before commencing classes. Eileen can be contact on 0408 096 488 for all details and costs relating to this class
Call into our beautiful craft shop & Liveringa Gallery open 7 days 10am – 3pm for all information on our classes/workshops/membership options. For any enquiries, please contact Jen on 0427 076 027 or email [email protected] . Our website www.murrayartsandcrafts.org will keep you up-to-date with all that is happening at MAACS too
Until next time….take care and be good. If you can’t be good, be crafty! Lyn
DO YOU LOVE KNITTING, CROCHETING OR SEW-ING? We are asking individuals/groups to ‘ Create for Melanoma’. A great way to use up those scraps and knit/crochet/sew brightly coloured garden bugs, flow-ers, fruit, dolls – in fact anything that is related to the garden and donate to a very worthy cause.
All proceeds raised from this stall will go directly to Melanoma WA. Please support.. See Lyn’s contact details below to find out more.
Stay tuned for more activities next month. Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday 17th May 10am in Terry’s Room at Eden-vale. We welcome public participation and ideas.
For all information, stall applications & enquiries, contact Lyn on
9586 2281 or 0409 686 015 or email [email protected]
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Peel Community Care May Social Program Enquiries Call: 9531 2076
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
1st of May -Casino -Service fee: $10 -Lunch included
2nd of May -BBQ Day + activities -Total cost $15 -BBQ Meal + Lemon Meringue
3rd o May -Army Museum of W.A + Day in Fremantle -Service fee: $10 -Plus Lunch cost
4th of May -Social Club: $15 -Bingo or trip to the fore-shore -Honey chicken + Mixed berry pudding
5th of May Knitting Club Floejoe’s as normal
8th of May - Parkville Tavern - Service fee: $10 - Plus Lunch Cost
9th of May - Social Club: $15 Hairdresser - Cut and Trim BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL - Lunch at The Centre - Roast Beef + Pineap-ple Crisp
10th of May - Pink Duck Rockingham - Service Fee: $5 - Plus Cost of Lunch
11th of May - Social Club: $15 - Bingo or Trip to the li-brary - Irish Stew + Butterscotch Banana
12th of May Floejoe's as Normal
15th of May - Mandurah Movie Day Movie to be advised - Total Cost: $22 - Braised Steak + Or-ange Cake
16th of May - Nail Spa Day BOOKINGS ESSEN-TIAL - Social Club Fee: $15 - Butter Chicken + Mango Tapioca
17th of May - Mundijong Markets + Lunch at Golden Ponds - Service Fee: $5 - Plus Lunch Cost
18th of May - Social Club: $15 - Bingo or Trip to the Spud Shed - Satay Chicken + Straw-berry Savoiardi
19th of May Floejoe's as Normal
22nd of May - Kings Park Restau-rant + Time to explore - Service Cost: $10 -Plus Lunch Cost
23rd of May - Diabetic Information Day + Free check up - Total Cost: $15 - Lasagne + Poached Pear & Ice Cream
24th of May - Silver Sands Pub - Service Cost: $5 - Plus Lunch Cost
25th of May - Social Club: $15 - Bingo or Darts - Sausage and Mash + Bread & Butter Pudding
26th of May - Day Out Shopping - Halls Head - Service Fee: $5 - Plus Lunch Cost - Floejoe's as Normal
29th of May - Trip To Emprise Mobil-ity Warehouse - Service Fee: $10 - Plus Lunch Cost
30th of May - Product Demo - Tupperware Party - Total Cost: $15 - Lamb Rissoles + Lemon Crepes
31st of May - Warung Ade Indo-nesian Restaurant - Service Fee: $5 - Plus Cost of Lunch
We have been in and around Pinjarra for 29 years servicing our clients with Domestic Assistance, Lawn Mowing & Edging, Home Mainte-nance, Personal Care, Social Support, In-Home Respite and Centre Respite. We are an approved NDIS provider and have applied for My Aged Care Packages.
We now share a building, Pinjarra Multipurpose Community Centre situat-ed in Lovegrove Street, across from Belswan. It is suitable to bring some form of services/entertainment to the over/under 65years of age.
Events include:
a hairdresser once a month for cuts or trims
chair exercises
a Bingo Morning
Tupperware/Crystal/Avon parties etc.
Monday Outings’ Fremantle & Beyond
Wednesday Outings’ in and around Mandurah & Pinjarra
Movie Days
special days during the year with entertainment
BBQ Lunches as well as home cooked on the premises lunches
information days i.e. Diabetes Info: Mandurah Mobility: Neighbourhood Watch:
a lady who comes in and does Manicure with Shellac Polish We are trying to organise a Golden Zumba Morning, if anyone knows of a facilitator for this exercise please contact us on 9531 2076
The special day this month is Tuesday 23rd May 2017, we are having a lady come down to our centre and speak about Type 2 Diabetes. She will also be bringing Glucometers to measure your sugar content.
We have all heard a great deal about Type 2 Diabetes from the media, now we will be able to hear about it from an expert.
Bookings are essential for this day. Please ring 9531 2076 to ensure your
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POSITIVE THOUGHTS
Pastor John Coman
Pinjarra Alliance Church
0402033285 www.pinjarracma.org.au
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LEST WE FORGET
In Australia we value the fact that our opinion counts. That is a freedom that is not always allowed in other
parts of the world. However, that freedom has come at a cost, and we have just celebrated Anzac Day, where we remember the cost
borne by many as they defended our freedom in various wars.
While pastoring in Werribee, Victoria, I met Allan Clark, a man who was part of the 8th Australian Division taken captive in Singapore
in February 1942. Allan spent 31/2 years as a prisoner at Changi prison in Singapore and was involved in the construction of the first
Changi Airfield, the same area as today’s Changi International Airport in Singapore.
Allan was finally freed in August 1945, and arrived home in October of that year. When he was taken prisoner he weighed 65 ki los,
and when he arrived home his weight was only 43 kilos. However, he survived, and he puts his survival down to two things. Firstly, he
learned to rely upon others and to allow them to rely upon him. That interdependence was essential to living and surviving in such a
hostile environment, often on starvation rations. The second factor was Allan’s optimism, always looking on the bright side, and
expectant of freedom that would eventually come. We could probably learn a lesson from both of these attributes of Allan ’s survival.
Many people did not return from Changi, or from other areas of the war, giving the ultimate sacrifice of their lives in defending the
freedom of our country. War is not something that any of us want, and our freedom has often been paid for with a very high price. For
those like Allan, we’d like thank you and ask you to accept our gratitude for the freedoms which we possess today.
LEST WE FORGET !
Pinjarra Community Kitchen
In partnership with Peel Community Kitchen
EVERY TUESDAY from 11am-1pm Free lunch provided to anyone in need
Located at the rear car park of the
Alliance Church
Corner of George and Peel Street
Run by: Pinjarra Family Church, Uniting Church, Alliance
Church, Anglican Church, & St Vincent De Paul
For more details please call : PS Sheryl on
0424 239 367
PINJARRA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL,PINJARRA,
DWELLINGUP, NORTH DANDALUP & CARCOOLA
PRIMARY CHAPLAINCY
Funds raised by local Churches and others help
support the provision of pastoral care for the chil-
dren of Pinjarra.
UNITING CHURCH FETE 2017 —Stan Chegwidden
A successful fete was held again this year by the people at Uniting
Church to support the Pinjarra Chaplaincy group. I attended for a
short time and felt it was a disappointing turn up compared to last
year. Possibly it was because of another function being held near-by
or I was there at the wrong time as the net proceeds exceeded last
year, at about $3600. Certainly the effort was there for a success
with plenty of plants, cakes craft,
etc., and much clothing, trinkets
and furniture plus a sausage
sizzle. So well done to Aladina
Foster and Trevor Beer and their
willing helpers. We are sure the
Chaplaincy servicing our schools
will be pleased with the extra
funds to carry on their important
role in tending to the problems
our children bring to them in this troubled world. Thank you Ella for
bringing us up to date on the results.
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OP SHOP
ANGLICAN PARISH
CENTRE
Murray Street, Pinjarra
(Opposite Edenvale)
*OPEN*
Monday to Friday
9am – 2.30pm
Saturday 9am – 12 noon
Service at Anglican Parish Centre, Pinjarra
8.30am Every Sunday
Sunday Mass :
10:00am every Sunday
Children's Liturgy of the Word is celebrated
at every Sunday Mass, except January
Weekday Services:
Wednesday: 9:10am Rosary
9:30am Mass, followed by morning tea &
Scripture Reflection
Friday: 9:30am Mass
Baptisms & Weddings
by appointment
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
Telephone: 9531 1227
Email: [email protected]
www.pinjarracatholic.org.au
St Augustine’s Catholic Church George Street, Pinjarra
Dwellingup Mass 5pm 3rd Saturday
of every month
A BIG DAY – A NEW BUILDING!
Saturday 22nd April was a big day in the life of the Pinjarra Alliance Church.
Over the past 43 years, the Alliance Church has been a visible part of the Pinjarra Community and its facilities have been used by
many organisations, such as the recent use by Pinjarra Community Gardens, the Mandurah/Pinjarra Aboriginal Evangelical Church,
and the weekly work at the church by the Pinjarra Combined Churches Community Kitchen..
Over the years the church has met in many locations, including the CWA Hall, the Pinjarra Senior High School, the Murray Recrea-
tion Centre and, of course, for much of that time in their own buildings on the corner of George & Peel Street (opposite the Pinjarra
Bakery).
However, in recent years the main Meeting House on that property has been a cramped space and the need for a bigger facility
became obvious. With this in mind the congregation decided to build a new Chapel, capable of seating a lot more people in comfort.
The building is now complete, and it was with great pleasure that the Pinjarra Alliance Church dedicated their new Chapel on Satur-
day 22nd April with much laughter, a few speeches, and a wonderful afternoon tea!
Thanks must go out to Pinjarra Bakery for their generous gift of cakes for the event, to MLA Robyn Clarke (Murray-Wellington’s new
Member) for her cheerful presence, and to the dedicated team of volunteers at the church for the amazing work that went into rais-
ing this wonderful facility.
When Rev John Coman, the Pastor of the church, was asked about the new building, he said “Our Dedication plaque says it all real-
ly. ‘This building is dedicated to the Glory of God and to honouring Jesus Christ through faithful Spirit empowered service to our
community and beyond’”
We congratulate the Pinjarra Alliance Church on the addition of a new facility that will be used to serve our community.
Robyn Clarke, Rev. John Coman and C&MA Australia President Rev. Ken Graham
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The Deadline for the June 2017 Edition of the
Murray Community Newspaper is Wednesday,
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Come in to us today and we will book any travel for you in relation to the
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Bookings for Australind and Prospector, and all points Coaches.
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The funds raised will go straight to the cancer
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University of the Third Age (over 50s) are
pleased to be giving talks every third Friday
of each month at Murray House in Pinjarra
starting at 10am
The next presentation is on
Friday 19th MAY from 10.00am – 11.00 am
DIAMOND MINING IN NAMIBIA—presented
by Rory O’Brien
It’s FREE! Come along and bring a friend!
Phone 9531 2298 to book your seat.
Gold coin donation for refreshments.
TELEVISED (on TV) WESTLINK BROADCASTS
AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT
Cover to Cover May 24 & 27 - 8pm; May 25 - 12:30pm; May 26 -
4:30pm; May 28 - 2pm
In our encore program, Nicole Sinclair discusses her
novel ‘Bloodlines’ May 3, 6, 17 & 20 - 8pm; May 4 &
18 - 12:30pm; May 5 & 19 - 4:30pm; May 7 & 21 -
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Destination WA Travel, Lifestyle, entertainment and events,
you will find it all in Destination WA. May 10
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Garden Gurus
Autumn 2016 Series
May 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27 &
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May 7, 14, 21 & 28 - 1:30pm
Innovation Awards
Launch LIVE
Live to air and streaming to
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May 2 – 8am
Inside Curtin New
2017 Series
May 10, 13, 24 & 27 - 6pm; May 11 & 25 - 10:30am;
May 12 & 26 - 2:30pm;
May 14 & 28 - 12pm
Kununurra District High
School Showcase
May 3, 6, 17 & 20 - 6pm; May 4 & 18 - 10:30am;
May 5 & 19 - 2:30pm;
May 7 & 21 - 12pm
Sweet & Sour 2017 (Rated “M”)
May 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24 & 27 - 8:30pm
Top of Down Under Nimbi Nimbi Sink Hole - May 3 & 6 - 6:30pm; May 4 -
11am; May 5 - 3pm; May 7 - 12:30pm Pine Creek - May
10 & 13 - 6:30pm; May 11 - 11am; May 12 - 3pm; May
14 - 12:30pm North Island - May 17 & 20 - 6:30pm; May
18 - 11am; May 19 - 3pm; May 21 - 12:30pm King Ash
Bay & West Lost City - May 24 & 27 - 6:30pm; May 25 -
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Woodworking Masterclass 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24 & 27 - 7pm;
May 4, 11, 18 & 25 - 11:30am; May
5, 12, 19 & 26 - 3:30pm; May 7, 14,
21 & 28 - 1pm
NEW TRAINEE—MEET JOSIE-LEE SALTER
My name is Josie-Lee I am the new-est trainee member of Pinjarra Com-munity Resource Centre. I am born and bred from Pin-jarra. I graduated from Pinjarra Sen-ior High school in 2016. I then went on to working at Alcoa Peel Office. My contract ended at Alcoa and I was very fortunate that the opportunity had
arisen at Pinjarra Community Re-
source Centre for a new trainee. To be able to com-plete this training locally is a bonus for me and my fam-ily. I will be undertaking a Certificate III in Business.
I am currently learning how to publish a community
newspaper (I never knew printers could be so challeng-
ing) and am putting together my first event with a Mo-
bile Biggest Morning Tea for the Cancer Foundation. I
have designed the product display, order sheets, cost-
ings and a budget. I am also responsible for the mar-
keting and organisation of the event. I believe this train-
eeship will enable me to develop my interest, gain con-
fidence in my abilities and further my future job pro-
spects.
I look forward to seeing you all in the Pinjarra Commu-nity Resource Centre.
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PINJARRA LIONS ROAR
Easter is over once again and I hope you all had an enjoyable and safe weekend. Pinjarra Lions members have been kept very busy
during March and April with Sausage Sizzles and volunteering at different events. Our Easter Saturday had members helping at the
Dwellingup Pumpkin Festival. I must admit that in my 50 years as a Peel resident it was my first visit to Dwellingup for this festival. It
was amazing! So many people and volunteers were run off their feet. Congratulations to Dwellingup Primary School and their P&C for
a job well done. Due to the efforts of the organisers everything ran smoothly.
Easter Saturday also had members volunteer at our monthly meat voucher raffle. April winner was Amy Gallagher, congratulations
Amy. Next meat voucher raffle will be held on Saturday May 20 at Pinjarra Junction Shopping Centre.
Members are now gearing up for the Pinjarra Festival to be held Saturday and Sunday June 3rd and 4th. Look for our blue marquee
and come along and purchase one of our special bacon and egg burgers.
Newspaper recycling and spectacle recycling are still active projects of the club. You can drop your used spectacles into the box at
Spud Shed Barragup.
We have now taken on behind the ear hearing aid collection. Drop off boxes are situated at Hearing Biz on Pinjarra Road Mandurah
and Bowra & O'Dea Leslie Street Mandurah. Thank you all for your continued support of these projects.
Pinjarra Lions are about to enter their 44th year and are always on the lookout for new members. If interested in joining our busy little
club then call Les Hill on 9586 1749 for more information.
Cheers, Sue Hill PR
The Sound of Music
Hard on the heels of their record breaking attendances of “Shrek the Musical
Jnr”, the Primadonna youth are tackling yet another well loved, although
slightly older musical, “The Sound of Music.” A special arrangement de-
signed for school aged children, this slightly abbreviated version contains
almost all of the well-known songs, and the familiar storyline is unchanged.
Maria’s journey from the Abbey, to becoming a nervous governess and even-
tually a beloved wife, comes complete with folk dancing, an acapella Latin
chant by the nuns and a lively ensemble routine of The Lonely Goatherd, as
well as touching on the the Nazi occupation of Austria.
A turnover of older pupils moving on after Shrek, means that five of the
troupe are performing in their first show. One of the newcomers Anna Marias
has taken on the role of Sister Berthe and another Flynn Creelman is playing
Herr Zeller.
The show will be performed at the Pinjarra Civic Centre on Friday June 30th
at 7-30pm and again on Saturday July 1st, with a 2pm showing and a 7-30pm show. Tickets are $9 each and are available from Music
Force which is situated next door to the Greenfields Vet. (Cash sales only.) Advances sales are expected to be strong, so for the best
seats patrons are advised to get in early.
Later this year Primadonna Productions will be auditioning for Once Upon A Mattress (ages 15+) to be staged at MPAC in January. Currently you can see this humourous show (performed by a youth cast through Laughing Horse Productions) at Koorliny. Tickets on special for a couple of days at $15. I really enjoyed the performance, and if you can get along to see it over Easter or the following weekend it's a great chance to support local theatre and emergent youth talent, as well as sussing out the fabulous array of roles that will be on offer for a Mandurah adult cast later in the year. Check it out! And keep your eye on the Primadonna FB page for audition details later in the year......
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Asthma is a chronic lung disease that causes inflammation
and narrowing of the bronchial tubes, the airways that allow
air to enter and leaves the lung. The inflammation makes
the airways swollen and very sensitive. The airways tend to
react strongly to certain triggers. When the airways react,
the muscles around them tighten. This narrows the airways,
causing less air to flow into the lungs. Cells in the airways
might make more mucus than usual, Mucus is usually
sticky, and this can further narrow the airways
Asthma is the most widespread chronic health problem in
Australia. About one in ten adults and one in nine children
have Asthma in Australia. And asthma is one of the most
common reasons for admission to hospital for children.
Symptoms of asthma
A person’s asthma symptoms can vary over time.
Sometimes they will have no symptoms, especially when
their asthma is well-controlled. Symptoms often vary from
person to person, but the most common symptoms are:
Breathlessness
Wheezing
Tight feeling in the chest
Continuous cough
Symptoms are often worse at night, early in the morning or
just after activity.
Causes of asthma
The triggers for asthma symptoms vary for different people.
Some of the more common triggers are:
Allergy triggers such as pollen, pets and moulds
Infection- for example colds and flu
Cigarette smoke
Changes in weather or cold air
Workplace triggers such as chemicals and wood dust
some medications
Treatment of asthma
Asthma cannot be cured, however with good management;
people with asthma can lead a normal and active life.
Asthma can be well controlled with appropriate medication.
The main types of medication are:
Relievers that are used during an asthma attack. This
class of medication acts quickly to relax the
muscles around the airways.
Preventers that are used daily to help keep you well.
This class of medication slowly make the airways
less sensitive to triggers and also helps to reduce
inflammation inside the airways.
Combination therapies that are preventers that contain
two different medicines.
It is important to ask your doctor for a personal written
asthma action plan. The action plan gives guidance on
taking your medicine properly, avoiding known asthma
triggers, tracking your level of asthma control, responding to
worsening symptoms and seeking emergency help when
needed.
Managing your asthma can be more complicated than
you think
To help asthma sufferers manage their condition, Pinjarra
Chemmart is offering free-in-store asthma checks. Our
asthma checks are quick, convenient and our pharmacists
will assess your asthma management and inhaler
technique.
At Pinjarra Chemmart we love our locals! And we are happy to announce our first Community Chest recipient! Pinjarra RSL Club have recieved $131.50 just in time for their ANZAC day preparations!
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Pest and Disease Information Service (PaDIS). [email protected]. 1800 084 881 Department of Agriculture and
Food, WA. 3 Baron-Hay Court, South Perth WA 6151.
Creepy crawlies here to stay
Rain and warm weather stimulates Portuguese millipede activity as they es-
cape the wet, water-soaked soil in search of a mate and drier ground. It’s this
search, their attraction to light, and their extraordinary numbers that make them
a nuisance to householders and businesses alike. The ultimate uninvited
house-guest.
Native to southwest Europe, Portuguese millipedes (Ommatoiulus moreletii )
arrived in South Australia (SA) in 1953 and despite eradication attempts and
extensive research; there remains no practical solution for their total control or
eradication from the environment.
When first discovered in Roleystone, Western Australia (WA) in 1986, they were already well established. Now, they’re a
widespread and common nuisance pest throughout south-west WA and are present in the ACT, NSW, VIC, TAS and
SA.
Typically, the outbreaks we encounter are short-lived and associated with autumn and spring rains, and are much less
frequently encountered in the cold of winter or the heat of summer.
Most prolific in the first few years after their introduction to a new area, the population will peak in the first few years be-
fore declining with time. This is likely due to a parasitic nematode, naturally present in native nematode populations,
providing biological control.
Management
When millipede populations are high, employ two or more control methods (cultural, physical, chemical or biological) to
reduce their impact and entry into buildings.
Turning off unnecessary outdoor lighting and setting millipede light traps away from the building can reduce their attrac-
tion to your home. Placing door seals/dust strips can help prevent their entry. Insecticide barrier sprays around the home
and base of walls will also help reduce their numbers and their movement up walls and drain pipes.
More information
See our website: agric.wa.gov.au (search for Portuguese millipedes). Please note: The department does not provide
control services for this pest and their advice is limited to that displayed on the website. If you do not have internet ac-
cess, request a copy by calling 1800 084 884.
Report unfamiliar pests
The Pest and Disease Information Service (PaDIS) screens enquiries for new weeds,
pests and plant diseases, which could negatively impact the success of WA’s local horti-
culture and agricultural industries and the ability to grow home produce.
To maintain surveillance for new and damaging pests to WA, please take photos, note
the location and any damage seen and report via the options below:
Use our free MyPestGuideTM
Reporter app or MyPestGuide website:
mypestguide.agric.wa.gov.au
Email photos and details to [email protected] or Call 1800 084 881.
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Moths - the Good, the Bad and the Ugly (Part 1)
Most people are familiar with moths - those night flying insects attracted to lights. Some moths are plain, some are beautiful. However it
isn’t the adult moths which give these creatures of the night a bad name, it’s the damage done by their offspring. Their larvae
(caterpillars) can chomp their way through a decent amount of plant foliage in their drive to reach maturity, unless they find themselves
as dinner for a bird or squashed by a gardener. Below are a some native stunners (the good), a few common problem moths (the bad)
and, in Part 2 next month, some exotic species (the ugly) we don’t want to see in Western Australia.
The (mostly) good
Anthelid moths are funky looking caterpillars with tufted hairs. They nibble on various Eucalyptus and Corymbia species and
seek out well-protected places like under bark, amongst firewood and under fence capping to pupate. Adults are drab coloured large
moths which are clumsy flyers and are attracted to light.
Photo caption: Anthela canescens, Source: mypestguide.agric.wa.gov.au
Southern old lady moths are brown and orange with a large blue/black eye spot on each fore-
wing. The brown caterpillars have orange heads and legs and two black spots on the back. They feed
exclusively on Acacias.
Tiger moths are medium sized, white with variable black or brown markings and a black and
scarlet abdomen. Older caterpillars are brown and very hairy with yellow spots on their back and sides.
They provide good control of weedy herbaceous plants.
The bad
An unwelcome visitor in eggplant, chili and tomato is the eggfruit caterpillar. The small yellowish brown
adult moth lays an egg on developing fruit, the white caterpillar hatches and bores its way inside the
fruit where it gradually turns pink as its feeding ruins the flesh.
Photo caption: Eggfruit caterpillars in cherry tomatoes
Anyone with a cape lilac tree will know the pain of the hairy black white cedar moth caterpillars
which consume an entire tree’s foliage before invading every nook and cranny available to pu-
pate. The medium sized grey brown adults also have black hairs covering their bodies.
The wiggly lines on the new foliage of citrus trees is the tunnelling work of the citrus leaf miner.
The pale green caterpillars stay on one leaf, their feeding causing leaves to twist and curl. Pupa-
tion occurs in the fold of a leaf edge.
In large numbers, cluster caterpillars can wreak havoc on a wide range of herbaceous plants in
the garden. The medium sized adults are brown with cream streaks crisscrossing the forewings.
The caterpillars change as they grow from green with red, yellow and green lines, to brown with
three yellow lines down the back, to very dark with four prominent triangles on the thorax.
Control
It is important to be aware of the moths which should be controlled and the ones worth leaving alone. Basic control of hungry caterpil-
lars is a combination of encouraging biological control agents such as birds and spiders, practicing good hygiene and vigilance, and if
numbers are high and it’s necessary to spray using dipel or spinosad products.
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Arthritis—necks, backs, hips, knees and thumbs
Bowen Therapy
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Headaches
Massage—Swedish, remedial, sports, myofascial
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Radial Shockwave therapy
Sports injuries
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Birthday Boy Wishing For Some Magic
Pinjarra horse man Gary Herbert celebrated a birthday on Thursday twentieth of April (We won’t mention which number birthday) and
on the following evening he will be wishing and hoping for a little magic to come his way at Gloucester Park, the home of harness
racing in Western Australia.
In February 2016, Gary and his wife Heather attended the annual Western Australia yearling sales of Belmont Park and purchased
two yearlings. One colt and one filly, for a total out lay of $14,000. On Friday twenty-first of April 2017 those two youngsters will be
running for the major end of the prizes in two $100,000 sales classic finals.
The Colt, now named OOSHTAA, finished strongly in his heat on the eleventh of April and looks to be better of the chances.
OOSHTAA is named after a mythical North American Red Indian Chief who had a reputation for being able to do some magical
things. Well this two year old colt is quite closely related to a former champion W.A racer DAVID HERCULES who won over $1.25
million, so Gary and Heather will be hoping he will do a Chiefs uniform one day. “He is quite a big horse” said Gary recently “So
would think he will improve quite a bit as a three and four year old”
The Filly named CENTREGIRL is by CAMS FOOL, a son of the champion sire CAMS CARD SHARK from an ART MAJOR more
named ZOE ROSE, so she has the breeding to develop into a nice race and then broodmare. Although they work as a husband and
wife team with Gary handling the driving duties, “Heather is the strength when it comes to the training duties” explained Gary, with a
touch of pride in his wife’s horse skills and hard work. To attend the sales and purchase just two yearlings and then qualify both of them
for GROUP ONE FINALS is a feather in their cap.
FOOTNOTE
Well the barrier draws weren’t kind to either of the Herbert horses… in fact they were about as bad as anyone could get so the
Birthday wish didn’t come true on Friday twenty-first of April.
Some Pinjarra Snippets
Coolup based trainer Michael (Mouse) Brennan is having an exhilarating run with a recent acquisition to his stable. This time with a four
year old trotter named HUDSON BAY. The gelding arrived from Victoria in early March and quickly strung together four impressive
victories at Bunbury, Gloucester Park and then Pinjarra Paceway on the third and tenth of April. He did blot the copybook on the Easter
Monday by breaking in the run, but many more wins will be on the cards throughout 2017.
Mouse, an Olympic gold medallist at Athens in 2004, is building up an impressive team of pacers (as well as this one trotter) at the
newly acquired Coolup property. Now speaking of trotters, Waroona
trainer Nigel Johns set something of a record at Pinjarra paceway on
Easter Monday when he geared up six runners for the perfect planks
trotters’ handicap.
One of those horses finished second last, but the other five crossed
the finishing line in first, second, third, fourth and fifth positions. A
truly remarkable training feat. Nigel actually drove the horse to finish
near the tail of the field and the winner was the mare KELL ROAD
KID, owned by Nigel’s partner Deborah Woodley and was driven
expertly by Deborah’s son Morgan Woodley.
Pinjarra reinsman Chris Voak continues to drive in a confidant fashion
with the winners still rolling in. Currently (twenty-fourth of April) he is
in sixth position on the Gloucester park premiership for the 2016/2017
season, just one win form the fifth position.
On Saturday eighth of April, he was in the gig behind the Coolup pacer VULTAN TIN and with aggressive drive was able to take home the 2017 Narrogin Cup for owner and trainer Phil Costello. This win took VULTAN TIN’S earnings to over $127,000.
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Men’s Club Singles Championship
There was a great field of 16 players that entered for the Men’s
Club Singles Championship this year. It was a great field by way
of quality and numbers, as we haven’t seen a field as big as that
in recent memory and maybe beyond. Interestingly, it was a field
that had at least 10 major chances that could win without any sur-
prise.
The draw was made on the Friday night before the final, under
supervision I might add. An interesting quirk in this year’s draw
was the fact that winners of the previous 6 seasons were all drawn
in the bottom half. This had the bookies twirling those numbers on
their odds boards, with a few previously unseen scenarios lurking.
It was always going to be fascinating to see who would progress
from the top half of the draw. We had two of the most highly rated
draw bowlers in Ray Oliver and Colin White, Greg Cross who was
on the back of his best season at the club, James Donald who
was last year’s Novice Singles winner, and Allan Haines all highly
favoured.
It was James Donald who demanded his spot in the Semi with
wins over Greg Cross and Colin White, setting up a showdown
with Carl Pizzino. Carl has been a great inclusion to the club this
year, and showed great form in comfortably defeating Allan
Haines and Keith Mullins.
Among the favourites to be put out of the bottom half early were
last year’s winner Clarrie Danswan, and one of the early favourites
John McCooke.
Steven Unsworth had an epic encounter with Peter Money, win-
ning his way into the Semi- finals by way of a 21 to 18 match that
could have gone either way.
Doug Ashfield showed dominant form to win his way to the semi’s
easily dispatching his opponents.
The bowlers for the semi’s had now been decided: Carl Pizzino
against James Donald, and Doug Ashfield vs Steven Unsworth.
Donald began well in his match, leading early 8 to 1, but Pizzino
focussed and picked up the next 5 shots to draw within 2. Donald
zoned back in, and found himself with a 18 to 8 lead after 13 ends
in this first to 21 match. It looked like the fat lady was warming up,
but Carl finally won the mat back on end 14. Perhaps drawing on
his greater experience, Pizzino took the mat out and shortened
the ends. He then put together 7 unanswered ends to draw within
1 shot. Carl’s run had piqued however, and Donald put the game
away to earn his place in the final.
The next semi was eagerly anticipated, but Doug unfortunately
had to withdraw.
In the final it was the crowd favourite, James Donald that took the
early ascendancy, leading 6 to 4 after 7 ends. He was focussed
and aggressive, almost dislocating several of his opponents
knuckles while claiming the mat at one stage. Unsworth was un-
der pressure, but claimed his needed 17 shots over the next 9
ends to prematurely end the match that was a lot closer than the
score line suggested.
100 up Men’s Singles.
The 100 Up singles is a game of consistency. It is played in a sim-
ilar format to the “Scroungers” game, but instead of having 3
bowls, each player gets to bowl 4 bowls each end. Another differ-
ence is that each match is a singles, rather than having 3 or 4
bowlers on each rink. The closest bowl is worth 4 points, the sec-
ond 3 points, then 2 and 1, disregarding who the bowl belongs to.
The closest bowl may be worth 4 points to the player, but if his
opponent has the next 3 closest, then his opponent would score 3,
2 and 1 for a total score of 6.
The match was decided by bowling in sections, with the highest
total scorer being declared the winner. Each player played 2
matches.
Ken Barker got away in the first game with a score of 100-68 for a
plus 32, but the early leader was Keith Mullins with 100 to 63, and
a plus 37 result. Keith could not reproduce his first game form
going down to eventual runner up Greg Cross.
Ken Barker had a great couple of games winning his next game
by 37 points to take the title with 2 wins and plus 69, with Greg
Cross runner-up, with 2 wins and plus 19.
It was a dominant display by Ken, enjoying his first season at the
club after joining from Yunderup, and we enjoy having him.
Continued page 25…...
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An important notice for existing members is that the Club’s Annual General Meeting will be held at the Club on Sunday 28th May commencing at 10.00am. Bowls With the completion of the MDBL Pennant season the league championships are underway. The singles event was completed recently and Yunderup’s Adam Danes did particularly well to reach the semi-final. Although Adam performed well in his semi-final match he was outplayed by Mark Simpson of Dudley Park who, in turn, lost out to his club compatriot, Alan Cowie, in the final. The remaining League Championship events (Pairs, Triples and Fours) will be played throughout the merry month of May. The Ladies League Gala Day will also have been played by the end of April with the Yunderup Club being well represented. Open Events The Ladies’ annual Friendship Day was held on Thursday 6th April. This took the form of a fun morning of bowls followed by a light lunch and $400 was raised and donated to Bedingfeld Park Aged Care. Over 30 ladies (members and guests) attended and all enjoyed the day. By general agreement another such day is to be held on Thursday 4th May. The Club hosted the Men’s Open Triples on 19th April and a full house of 28 teams representing most of the clubs in the area enjoyed a great day of bowls in fine weather. The successful teams were: Winners: Ian Ward, Neil Richardson and George Van Koss (Composite) Runners-up: Graham Bishop, Leo Harwood and Harry Browne (Yunderup) Third: Geoff Hull, Jim Bostock and Kevin O’Çonnor (Yunderup). The final formal Open event to be staged at the Club for this summer season will be the Inter Retirement/Lifestyle Village Bowling Carnival on Wednesday 3rd May when, again, 28 teams representing 12 establishments will be competing for the Settlers perpetual trophy. Bowls Trophy Presentation Night This is the most prestigious event of the bowling calendar and will be held on the evening of Saturday 6th May. The cost is $30 per head (dinner and dancing etc.). Bookings are essential - contact Robyn on 9537 6587. Social Bowls Mixed Drawn Pairs will continue throughout the winter on Tuesday afternoons, Mixed Scroungers will continue each Friday afternoon and the winter Men’s Drawn Pairs will re-commence on the first Saturday of May The recently introduced Power Play competition is continuing to prove very popular and continues each Thursday evening starting at the earlier time of 4.00pm. The Ladies are organising social bowls on Thursday mornings and this will include coaching for new bowlers. This is a great opportunity for any lady in the area and who might be interested in “having-a-go” to come along or contact the club for further details.
Bowling Section Contacts: Club, or (Men) - Allan Grieves on 0402 812 930 and (Ladies) – Jackie Danes on 0409 439 534. Community Bowls Community Bowls sessions are continuing each Wednesday evening. This friendly competition continues to be most enjoyable, especially for the non-regular bowlers and attendances have been increasing. It is hoped more members of the local community will join in these very pleasant and fun evenings. Contact: Club or Sherry Taylor – 0429 886 460. Tennis Social tennis on Tuesday mornings is alive and well with four courts in use each week. These sessions provide fun games and a very convivial atmosphere for local residents participating. While the Tennis Group is flourishing there is still room for newcomers to join and anyone interested will be made very welcome. Contact: Club or Julie Larson - 0427 222 327. Dragon Boating Keen paddlers continue their regular Friday evening outings which usually lasts for about one hour. They enjoy the fitness
it creates and the warm-up before starting and exercise warm-down afterwards in order to avoid sore muscles. The Club has two boats and look forward to recruiting more members with the aim of having two boats each with sufficient paddlers to go out weekly. The preferred minimum number of paddlers per boat is ten plus the “sweep”. Each boat can accommodate up to 20 paddlers. Those paddling for the first time are instructed in paddling techniques. Particular promotion is towards family participation largely because this is to attract increasing numbers of residents in the South Yunderup area (including the developing Austin Lakes estates. We have had several new recruits from residents having recently moved into the area. Discussions have also commenced to include school aged groups to have their own outings with an experienced “sweep” and instructor. One of our boats can be fitted with a dragon head and tail with
YS&?RC members paddling the Yunderup canals in the Drag-
on Boat
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a drum included to provide a real “show-off” in the canals and river. After the outings we encourage participants to enjoy drinks and a meal in the club house which encourages an excellent comradeship both among our group and the rest of the club members. The latter are impressed by the Dragon Boat moving about the Murray Lakes and River. Why not come and have a go!! Contact: Club or Ken Gilbert - 0413 759 765 Basketball The Club’s Basketball Section caters for players of all ages from Junior to veterans. It has multiple teams competing in the Mandurah Basketball competitions. Anyone interested in this sport are invited to enquire of the contacts below. Contact: Club or Kerrie Rimmington on 0404 256 804. Indoor Recreational Classes Other sessions held on a weekly basis and which might be of interest to local residents are listed below. Karate: Karate classes are held each Wednesday evening at 6.00pm. Exercise Class: Every Monday and Friday morning at $8.00. Come along and work that chocolate off. Mahjong: Every Tuesday morning at 9.00am. Bingo: Monday evenings – 7.00 for 7.30.
Casino run: The Club also organises a monthly Casino Run. The next casino run is scheduled for 8th May. $10 will get you Bus transport to and from the Casino, buffet lunch and bonus vouchers. The bus leaves the Club at 8.15am sharp. Social Friday evening social nights are still going well. Meals are
available at a very reasonable price, bar facilities (at club
prices) are available and the usual raffles, chase-the-ace and
other forms of entertainment are included. Persons wishing to
avail themselves of a meal are encouraged to pre-book by
ringing the Club beforehand. Menus are publicised on the
Club’s website and non-members are very welcome.
There are many opportunities to come along and enjoy the facilities that the Club has to offer. Keep the venue in mind for private and other celebratory functions including a ‘Bare-Foot’ bowls event which can be organised for you. The Club offers a fine venue and can cater for birthday
celebrations, engagement parties, wedding receptions - in fact,
any celebratory function.
For booking enquires contact:
Robyn at the Club on 9537 6587 or
Susan Moore on 0439 473 671
The Club’s website is: www.yunderupsportclub,org.au; email
address: [email protected].
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include, checking the integrity of the track, final maintenance of the loco for safety certification and the cleaning of
carriages. In addition, there are things such as obtaining the necessary stock of various souvenir items and refreshments
for sale in the Cafe Car.
Roster clerks for Drivers and On Board staff have been assessing qualifications and training to ensure adequate
members are available to operate the trains. It is hoped that Steam Ranger service will commence operation early May,
but is largely dependent on weather conditions if this can be achieved. From early enquiries patrons are eager to once
again “smell the steam”. Once again a very small group of enthusiasts will provide hours of enjoyment for several
thousand people.
With Easter break and school holidays during April it has been a busy time for the Forest Train. Originally scheduling
only additional Wednesday services a decision to add Tuesday and Thursdays proved worthwhile with the gaining of
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PINJARRA GOLF CLUB - WA 2 BALL AMBROSE CHAMPION-SHIP EVENT The WA 2 Ball Ambrose Championship, sponsored by Geographe
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With a field of 236 players and perfect conditions, the scoring was
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with a two round total of -
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In the Mixed division father
daughter combination of
David and Eve Cohen got
the win and Pinjarra Ladies Maureen Cunningham and Chris Barry
won the Ladies division.
This was the 2nd year Pinjarra Golf Club has hosted this event
which keeps getting bigger and better every year. Make sure you
get your entries in quick for next year as this event fills up quickly.
Upcoming Events
Saturday 29th April 2017
2017 Pinjarra Cup
Sponsored by Mandurah Coastal Times.
Thursday 11th May 2017
2017 Pinjarra Ladies Open
Sponsored by Ian Mullett Green-house Realty.
Sasha Yates playing ap-
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Bruno Pelle (right) and Dean Rybarczyk on the 18th fairway.
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Community Bowls Grinners Country Road Couriers
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Men’s Veteran Singles.
The Veterans Final has also been “Run and Won”.
There was a small field here but the round robin format was keen-
ly contested. Clarrie Danswan, not dropping a game, took this
event out for the second year in a row. Runner up was Barry
White, losing only one game.
Men’s Open Triples On 12th April Pinjarra Bowling Club hosted
players from the League and beyond in a capacity field of 28 Tri-
ples teams. Sponsored by Lion Brewing, Lane Ford and Peel Ex-
haust and Towbars, on an enjoyable and perfect Autumn day win-
ners were Mandurah team K. Gould, B. Costello and B. Miller and
Runners Up were Dudley Park team K. Suba, G. Pepper and G.
von Koss. Lion Brewing, Lane Ford and Peel Exhaust and Tow-
bars gave valued sponsorship support.
Ladies League Successes
Pinjarra Ladies enjoyed ex-
traordinary success at the
League and Inter-Zone
Championships.
Anne Carter, after winning
the League Veteran Singles
Championship went on to
secure 3rd place in the Inter-
Zone Championships in Mar-
garet River.
Kay Macchetta likewise won
the League Novice Singles
and was runner up at Marga-
ret River. Well done ‘girls’!
Phyl Morrison and Margaret
Steel were runners up in
their section of the League
pairs.
The triples team of Marilyn Pollard, Barbara Windsor and Sue
Cudby tried valiantly but bowed out after defeating Waroona.
Pinjarra Ladies Gala Day on Friday 7th April, sponsored by WFI,
was a very successful day with a full complement of teams - 112
players competing. Waroona won the day with Meadow Springs,
runners up.
Day Trip To Byford
Our Ladies sent a couple of teams off to Byford to enjoy the hospi-
tality at the newly relocated club and greens. The day was quite
wintery to say the least, with an arctic wind blowing for most of the
day. At least the covered greens gave some shelter when the rain
came. Many bowlers chose the disadvantage of bowling with a
wrapped blanket around themselves, rather than battle the cold.
At one stage the number for the Salvation Army was sought for
more blanket supplies, but it did not quite get to that.
The day may have been cold, but our ladies were hot, taking the
quinella with Barbara, Barb, Helen and Catherine winning the day.
To follow that, Kay, Eva, Roma and Marjory taking 2nd place. On
top of that Helen won the money sheet, and Barb won the raffle!
Club Maintenance
Robbie Lundon, Dennis Blackmore , James Donald and John Mor-
rison among others have continued to upgrade the clubs facilities.
As well as the shelter structures, there have been the ongoing
improvements to comfort and safety in regards to the seats in
those shelter areas and fencing. Great stuff fellas, and thank you.
Pennant Recap
Men
Quite remarkably, all four Men’s team made the finals.
Saturday: 2nd Division slipped a spot from last season, but finished
comfortably in the 4 in 3rd position. There were big promises early
in the season, but form fell away towards seasons end, and lost
the first final, and given the rest of the weekend off.
4th Division struggled for most of the year, but finished the season
well, making 4th spot with a finals berth. We struggled at various
times through the year for numbers, and the result is a credit to
those players’ fighting spirit. We were rewarded with a semi-final
win, but just fell short in the preliminary.
Tuesday: Our 2nd
Division team dominated throughout the season
and finished on top spot, earning us a Division One spot next sea-
son. We won our way into the Grand Final, but just fell short of a
3rd straight Flag.
4th Division also made the finals action, but also fell short of a fi-
nals win.
Ladies
2nd Division finished in 4th position, and our 4th Division just missed
the finals in 6th spot.
It has been a great effort by all of our Pennant Players, congratu-
lations to all in the way we fought out every contest. Although we
didn’t win any “flags” this year, we do have one men’s team pro-
moting to first Division.
Good Luck to all next season!
Country Week was attended by 8 men. Steve Unsworth excelled
in the Singles, finishing equal third form a field of about 150, just
losing the semi-final on the last bowl of the last end. John
McCooke and Tom Glendinning bowled very well to reach the final
16 before being eliminated. Murray League was represented in all
the finals.
Bendigo Bank Community Bowls: The second six week con-
cluded, following two weeks postponed due to rain, on 28th March,
with presentations attended by the Bendigo Bank Chairman Ernie
Hiddleston. Overall 2016 -17 winners were Country Road Couriers
Grant Watson, Rob Want, Phil Ibbotson and Peta Want and Feb-
ruary – March session winners were Team Blinky Bill. An extra
week was played on 4th April, players bringing their own food and
enjoying the informal wind up. Thanks to our sponsors Bendigo
Bank and GreenHouse Realty for their great support.
Winter Meat Pack Triples commence on 3rd June and continue
every Saturday for 3 months over winter. It is open to full and rec-
reational bowlers from all clubs and particularly welcome will be
potential new bowlers and guests wishing to try their hand at lawn
bowls. Contact Keith Mullins 0412 002 647 or Margaret Steel 951
22217.
Bingo is in full swing at the Club on Wednesday evenings,
Eyes Down at 7pm. 70 -80 players have enjoyed our wonderful
facility and there is room for many more, so come and join in, try
your luck.
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May and autumn is such a great time to spend in your garden, pondering over how your vegetables and flowers are growing, especially those you
planted out in April, or how you hope the next intake of plants will look in the following weeks. The soil is still warm at the moment so look at your garden diary and see what you have planned for your garden in May and start planting out into your prepared soil and garden beds. April was a very dry month after summer and early autumn rains allowed us to prepare our gardens. Early weeds have appeared from March rains and these need to be controlled to minimise competition for flowers and vegetables. Late autumn is a great time to have all your bulbs in the ground including anemone, ranunculus and daffodils. Don’t forget to have your sweet peas in as soon as you can plant them out. Citrus trees like to planted in late autumn while the soil is moist. In fact April and May is the best time to plant out all your new fruit trees. What’s ready in the garden? Mandarins, oranges and most citrus will soon be picked, along with late varieties of pears and plums. This season has been great for back yard fruit growing enthusiasts. Guava fruit are ready, strawberry, lemon, Indian and Hawaiian
varieties are prolific this year. Mangoes have finished fruiting while pawpaw’s in our region have been great and tasty.
Berries Do you grow berries in your backyard? What berries can you grow? Well here are a few berries that I grow and soon will be growing in the Pinjarra Community Garden. Marion Berry. A Marion berries is a trailing vine with similar tastes to a blackberry. It grows well in the Peel and Murray regions. Young Berry. Young berry vines are very spiny and have a fruit similar to a dark coloured raspberry, and are quite delicious. Black berry. Black berries in the wild are a pest, however the fruit is delicious when picked and cooked in a pie. There are a few blackberry strains that can be purchased that are devoid of spines. These grow well in local regions and are not invasive like to wild blackberry. A variety called Waldo is great.
The Pinjarra Community Garden The new Community garden on the Williams Road site is starting to look great with huge development inside the garden. There are still garden beds available, so if you would like to be involved with the Community garden and hire a garden bed garden beds are available. The garden is open on Saturday mornings and we meet on the first Monday of the month.
May 2017 in the Garden—John Bodycoat
Brusels Sprouts Sow seedlings out into your well prepared garden soil now. It is too late to sow seeds.
Turnip. Purple tops Sow seeds directly into your soil.
Garlic Garlic should be in by end of April to be ready in mid November. So hurry and plant out bulbs now.
Carrot Sow seeds directly into a well prepared fine tilth soil. I do not like carrot seedlings as they never grow
true to type in the soil after transplanting.
Spinach Sow seedlings into well prepared garden soil.
Cabbages Sow cabbage seedlings direct into your soil. Also use blood and bone and N.P.K. Cabbages and broc-
coli like well rotted chicken manure and N.
Broccoli Seedlings directly into well prepared soil. Keep your garden weeds out so these do not compete with
weeds.
Parsnip Well this is quite a hard vegetable to grow, takes longer than most. So have your soil well prepared
and sow directly into good garden soil. Good luck.
Peas Sow directly into your garden soil. Sow peas where you grew cabbages last year as they will put nitro-
gen back into your soil. Feed peas well.
Snow peas As above.
Broad Beans As above. Sow no later than the end of May for best results.
Beetroot Seeds or seedlings into well prepared soil. If you can add born B into your soil it will help beetroot as
well.
Kohlrabi These plants love well prepared soil and sow as seeds.
English Spinach Sow now as seedlings.
Potato Potatoes love a rich garden soil. Sow seed potatoes only not spuds from the super market.
Celeriac Celeriac should be sown now and takes about 6 months to mature.
Kale Everyone is now growing Kale in their garden. Plant out as seedlings and hopefully you will be eating
this vegetable before the white cabbage moth takes over.
Strawberry Strawberries must go in now while there is some soil warmth. They should be fruiting in Mid to late
August. Caramosa is the best variety.
Bulbs Bulbs should be in by the end of May for an early spring colour in the garden.
Flowers to plant All your cottage garden plants should be in now. Plant these out as seedlings and watch your garden
turn into a beautiful colourful display.
What to Plant in my May Garden
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What’s happening in your garden?
Fungi: In your garden you will see quite a bit of white fungus spores appearing in your garden beds.
This is normally in your mulch. It is a natural harmless fungi so do not destroy this fungi, it is nature doing it ’s little bit. The fungi are a
sign of a healthy garden and comes about when it is damp and is part of good soil health.
Weeds: With the early break to the season there are many weeds appearing, remove these before they grow too big and take
out the nutrients in your soil and competition with your flowers and vegetables.
Insects: Check your garden now for the early caterpillars as they just love to attack young seedlings as they begin to grow.
Rose: There is a new rose variety out called the Gallipoli Centenary Rose, a beautiful red rose so order at your nursery now
and plant out for the 101st Centenary of the Gallipoli campaign.
What to do in the May garden
Blue berries Blue berries can be cut back slightly removing only the dead twigs and you can do this in May.
Stone Fruit Peaches and nectarines should be sprayed with a copper based spray to prevent leaf curl. This should be
done before bud burst so spray as soon as buds appear on your trees. I have already seen bud burst and
flowers forming on nectarine trees in the Pinjarra area, I know that’s early but the seasons do change and
when the flowers have appeared it is too late to spray.
Lawn Mow your lawns really hard to about 5mm as the May rains are about and the weather has cooled down.
Old tomato plants Remove from your garden and burn all stalks especially if you have had any disease during the growing
season.
Do the same with old melon and pumpkin vines.
Compost and soils Clean out the leaves in your gutters and use them in your compost heaps or bin. Add lawn clippings and
weeds, plus also straw to make a lasagne mix in your heap. Add dolomite to your compost heap and small
amount of chicken manure and blood and bone to set off the composting. If you like Molasses is also a
great activator in your heap.
For your garden soils buy in a load of local compost and incorporate this into your garden beds adding
dolomite and blood and bone. Mineral dust or blue metal dust is also great for your garden beds as it con-
tains over 100 minerals and elements.
Transplanting shock You can avoid transplanting shock when taking seedlings out of their punnets by spraying your plants with
a sea weed solution.
Flowers in the garden Sweet peas should be sown by the beginning of May for a magnificent display in August September.
Your cottage garden plants should be planted out now into your soil and bulbs should also be sown in
May.
Your garden
It is important that you have fun out in your garden as you prepare your vegetable and flower gardens in
May. Please turn off your irrigation equipment and timers, especially your lawns as you will not want to
water most gardens until October as most plants will survive on winter rainfall only.
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