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BLACK & WHITE RAG
Edition 110 December 2010
Seasons’ Greetings ….and Find Brinkworth on the web at brinkworthsa.com
a Happy New Year to all!
The History Group has just completed re-
KARAOKE BEACH PARTY: working and
The Gambler won on the night! printing the town
History Walk,
Family and friends of the students and staff of a 4.2 km walk/drive around
Brinkworth Primary had lots of fun - and the town with 54 History
raised some money -at the recent karaoke Group number plates
beach party. indicating points of
historical interest. The walk
Members of the school community prepared and starts at the General Store,
cooked a delicious tropical themed barbecue. They where guide booklets are
also transformed the northern undercover area - available.
Hawaiian shirts and straw skirts were the order of the Karen Wundke and Barbara
Groom are seen here giving
night and the soft sand was great for castles and
Centenary Park (East
entertaining the littlies! Terrace) its No. 44 History
Those a bit bigger had a great time singing and Group Number Plate.
moving to their favourite tunes. (“The Gambler” was
so popular we hardly needed the words later in the A REQUEST FROM BRINKWORTH
night !) PROGRESS ASSOCIATION
People requiring their yard to be cut must
Kids and adults alike really got into the swing of it,
ensure that it is clear of rubbish and that
letting their hair down and burning off the calories
weed growth is no more than 60 cm (2 feet)
from the magnificent, and seemingly endless, supply
tall.
of mouth watering slices for dessert.
Cost will depend on size and difficulty of the
It was an entertaining family evening which saluted
job. Enquiries to Leo Krieg 8846 2173
the community spirit of those involved, who worked
together so effectively, and it provided an opportunity We reserve the right to decline
for everyone to have a great time. –Judy Goss jobs that are too difficult and we
may not be able to help until
harvest is finished.
Thank you for understanding ☺ BPA
INSIDE…
Editorial & contact details; Birthdays etc; Caltrop alert; 2
VacSwim
Progress Notes; Competition Results 3
Above: Adelaide & Jordyn Hentschke,
Darcy Meyer, Ethan, Iesha & Belinda ‘No strings’ ad; RSL report & photos, Adopt a Town Awarded 4
Napier & Stephen Klemm
Snowtown surgery- changes in 2011; clover straw for sale 5
Prize winners were:
Agriculture Report; Cartoon; General Store NEW LINES. 6
Best Male Singer—Liam Wilkins
Best Female Singer– Jacky Hoskin Cartoon; Sunday School & Pub notices; Uniting Church note. 7
Worst Male singer– Andrew Burford
Worst Female Singer-Jabba King Red Cross morning tea report; Police Notes; 8
Best dressed Female-Jody Klemm Wildlife Corner 9
Best dressed Male– Stephen Klemm Railway signs & Linear Park background information; Greg 10
Judd cartoon; Thanks from Marlene Martin
News from the Library; Photos from Nov 11 11
“The Last Word…” ; Health Service Fees Policy 12
Christmas Eve Service flier and Something for the young & 13
the young at heart. 1
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What’s On and Cinema program 14
From the Editor: HAP PY BIRTHDAY
G’day all. (dates omitted from on-line version)
I do hope the weather will clear up soon and
allow a problem-free harvest! On the bright side—its Please contact the editor for
great for our gardens.. additions/deletions.
As I write, most people are busy with Christmas DECEMBER
preparations. May you all enjoy the festive season and Jared Verran,
have a great 2011! Susan Heinjus,
Tyler Cole,
-Cheers, Anne
Lorraine Mills,
Darrell Cole,
Tyler Willis,
Bob Green,
SWIMMING POOL NOTES Allan Elliss,
VAC SWIM 2011 Zac Byrne
Dates are: January 5th to 13th.
Phil Pese,
Enrolment will be the usual place, under the pergola
at the School on Leah Krieg,
Sat 11th December 2010 & Meg Weckert,
Sun 2nd January 2011 Gary Pearse,
Cameron Christian
Lorna Pese,
Lachlan Heinjus,
KILL ON SIGHT! Annette Elliss,
These horrible Nathan Greenwood
prickles, detested Tunya King,
by people and pets JANUARY
alike, are Barbara Hahn,
Luke Smith,
developing now, on
Tayler Symons,
innocent-looking, Raelene Green,
ferny seedlings on
waste ground and, probably, on your block! CONGRATULATIONS
They are CALTROP, a noxious weed.
The good news is that the plants are easily Cameron Christian on your 10th
scraped or pulled out—but it’s essential to get Birthday!
them as soon as the first little, yellow, flowers Murray & Shirley Burnley on
appear (or sooner) because the prickles mature
and drop off incredibly quickly. 60 years of marriage
on Dec. 6th
Remember, in the War on Weeds,
“one year’s seeds means seven years
weeds”
GOOD LUCK!
Brinkworth Progress Association and the Editor do not take
responsibility for the content of articles supplied by other people HAVING A FUNCTION?
or for products advertised in this newsletter.
Please remember the Black and White Rag, a Progress The Memorial Hall and associated
Association project, is a voluntary effort from ALL concerned. equipment is available for hire.
Thank you to the community members who take the time to Either the whole complex or individual
supply information.
sections.
If you have any suggestions, requests or information, please
contact Exceptionally reasonable rates
Anne Green: ph 8846 2260 email ragreen@westnet.com.au Contact Caretaker: Nick Hart, 87, Main St.
PO Box 2, Brinkworth 5464; or at 12, Clare Rd (Cnr. Oval Ave) Home Ph 88463047 Mobile 0411208041
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PROGRESS ASSOCIATION NOVEMBER COMPETITION RESULTS
NOTES Congratulations to the winners and
thanks to the sponsors &
Meetings are usually on 1st Monday of
all who entered.
the month, 7 pm. Visitors welcome.
Contact Anne Green (Sec) ph 8846 2260 Without you there would have been no
(ragreen@westnet.com.au) competition!
BPA Beautiful Brinkworth Garden Competition
or any member known to you, for more
Sponsored by Wakefield RC, Geoff Brock,
information.
Brinkworth Progress Assoc.
Thank you Business and Community
for keeping the community noticeboard up to · 1st Country Lodge Bed and Breakfast (Main St)
date and tidy. · 2nd Linear Park- Pepper Tree Trail
Congratulations · 3rd RSL
to everyone who Private Landscape
helped make Nov · 1st Landers Garden (Main Street)
11th a memorable · 2nd Iris Quick (East Terrace)
day in Brinkworth. · 3rd Agro Sitters (Main Street)
It’s good to see Private Traditional
KESAB has placed · 1st Vonnie Adams (Clare Street)
a photo of our · 2nd Jaymi and George (Main Street)
Stockyard Reserve · 3rd Lorna Pese (Main Street)
shelter as the Garden Featuring Native Plants
“head” of the · 1st Perce and Angie (East Terrace)
people pyramid, · 2nd Chris Bolvig (Main Street)
on the “Community · 3rd Annette Ellis (Main Street)
Involvement
(Heritage)” award Youth Art Competition Sponsored by:
that we received (above). Peter Searle, The Coffee Cup, F & B Groom, R &
A Green.
Remember
♦ Town CHRISTMAS celebrations 10-13 years: 1st Art Supplies Hamper Nathan
Greenwood, 2nd $10 Adam Burford, 3rd $5
Sun Dec 19
Brodie Pengilly, Angus Hahn (commendation for
♦ Australia Day Breakfast Jan 26 design), Damien Welke (commendation for
♦ Next Progress meeting: 7.30 pm draftsmanship)
Tues Jan 4th at Junction Hotel. 8-9 years: 1st $25 Thomas Marheine, 2nd $10
Bonnie Smith, 3rd $5 Josh Heinjus
5-7 years: 1st $25, George Cook, 2nd $10 Harry
Heinjus, 3rd $5 Ryan Marheine
Brinkworth Management
Committee Incorporated CWA International Day School Poster
Competition Sponsored by Brinkworth CWA
Yr 6-7: Dylan Goss, Nathan Greenwood,
NEXT MEETING Damien Welke
Year 5: Adam Burford, Naomi Wilkins
Monday December 13 Year 4: Bonnie Goss, Brodie Pengilly, Georgia
8 pm, Supper Room of the Memorial hall. Meyer
Enquiries: Year 3: Tiffany Landers, Mitchell Symons,
Chris Bolvig on 8846 2285 or email Thomas Marheine
chrisb@westnet.com.au Year 2: Lucy Myer, Harry Heinjus, Emma Goss
Everyone is welcome and encouraged to Year 1: Tryfan Evans, Ellie Goss, Mathew
attend Burford
We still need to elect a new Reception: Jordyn Hentschke, Ethan Napier,
chairperson! Alex Marheine
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RSL
REMEMBRANCE DAY
You are invited...
to a "no strings” cuppa and chat
Remembrance Day was observed on
LEST WE session, usually on the first & third Mondays of
the 11th of November commencing FORGET the month, at the Uniting Church Hall from
at 11 am.
10.00 am to 11.00 am.
This year there were 19 adults (5 of whom were Coming up: Dec 1st and 15th
veterans) and 33 school children in attendance.
(Also on alternate Mondays, in Brinkworth
Pastor Finn Klien
General Store.)
conducted a short
service and on the All welcome - please feel free to bring your
conclusion of this knitting or craft along if you wish.
everyone retired to the
club house for light
refreshments. Once SA Advantage Award to Adopt a Town
again Di Ann out did
Hi to you all,
herself with the food and everyone just loved the
fresh strawberries that she had picked earlier that I thought I would let you know that the Adopt a
morning. I think the schoolchildren also thought Town project received an Innovative Award at
that this was OK. the SA Advantage Regional Awards last month
in Wallaroo.
The veterans in attendance were Murray Burnley,
Margaret Manuel and myself went along and it was so
Squid Adams, Pedro Fenwick, Keith Lawry and
good to see so many small (and some large) Mid North
myself. and Yorke Peninsula community groups, businesses etc.,
I would like to thank everyone who made the being awarded for the work they do and the difference
effort to attend this service as I believe it is a they make in regional South Australia.
important day in Australia's history. Thank you to all of you for the support and interest you
have had in the last 20 months. Everyone has done a
small bit, and it has all added up to culminate in a
significant contribution to helping our fellow Australians in
Callignee.
I have just received an email from Melanie Evans who is
working with the Precious Gems girls group (50 girls from
yr 4-7) in Balaklava, and they have made bookmarks for
each child who attends Traralgon South Primary School.
The bookmarks will be sent to arrive before school breaks
up for Christmas. That to me emphasises the spirit in
which Adopt a Town has operated. Thanks Melanie and
girls.
The people of the Adelaide Plains are to be congratulated
for their concern, compassion and looking outside their
own backyard and lending a helping hand to others
On behalf of myself and Di Ann and all the across our border. Thanks to you all,
members of the RSL I would also like to offer Yours in Adopting, Joy Woodroofe
our Congratulations to Murray and Shirley
Burnley who will celebrate their 60th Wedding Hart Field Site
Anniversary on the 9th of December. Many
Congratulations from us all. ANNUAL EVENTS
Our next main event for this year will be the • Autumn: Getting the Crop In
Christmas Party which we are holding on the • Winter: Winter Walk
9th of December. For information on this or if • Spring: Hart Field Day
you wish to attend please phone either myself • Spring: Spring Walk
on 88463047 or Murray on 88462121.
Proudly sponsoring
Thank You the Black & White Rag
Nick Hart (President)
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Snowtown Surgery Changes
Friday 31st December 2010 will be Dr Michael Gregg's The 2011 consulting times will be
last consulting day in Snowtown. There will be an open Monday 10.15 am to 4.30 pm
afternoon for the community to come and spend some Tuesday will be closed all day
time with Dr Gregg and share some afternoon tea with
him. (A plate of afternoon tea would be very much Wednesday 10.15 am - 4.30 pm
appreciated). Thursday will be closed all day
This will take place at the LAG Centre at the Snowtown Friday - morning session only - times to
Hospital from 1pm on the 31st December. There will be a be confirmed.
couple of small presentations made and a book for people Michelle Dohnt (the practice nurse) will be working on
to sign if they wish. Monday and Wednesday's, therefore blood test will be
January 2011 will see a small change in the consulting done on those days only along with other nursing
times at the Snowtown Medical Centre. There is be not procedure. Leanne Keech will be working Friday mornings.
consulting on a Tuesday afternoon but that session will Monday and Wednesdays will also have a small fast
transfer to Wednesday Morning instead, therefore a Dr will track clinic each afternoon. These clinics are 5 minute
be in town all day on a Wednesday instead of just the appointment set aside for script renewals and for referral
afternoon. Monday and Friday will remain as they are. renewals. These consults will be bulk billed to all patients.
5 Doctors form the Clare Medical centre will be visiting Please let the staff know if you require a fast track
Snowtown. appointment when booking. It is important to be open with
Doctor Andrew Pols will visit every other Monday and the your communication to the reception staff when making an
occasional Friday morning. appointment so we can make the best use of the
Doctor Michael Nugent will visit every 4th Monday and appointments available.
the occasional Friday morning
Please do not hesitate to contact either Michelle Dohnt or
Doctor James McLennan will visit every 4th Monday and Danny Haydon if you have any concerns with the changes.
the occasional Friday morning
Doctor Tod Owen will visit on the occasional Friday Michelle Dohnt CMC - Snowtown Site
Enrolled Nurse/Receptionist
morning Phone: 8865 2222 Fax: 8865 2443
Doctor Lisa Koo will visit every Wednesday for the full day mdohnt@claremedical.com.au
and will cover the very rare Friday morning.
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BRINKWORTH AGRICULTURE REPORT
written exclusively for the Black & White Rag
Harvest is getting well on the way with wet weather holding up progress, but
one hopes that it will take up soon so crop damage can be minimal.
The hay harvest is almost completed, some being spoiled with rain, the odd one
getting it done with little damage. Barley crops are coming off well with good grain size,
little screenings, but being stained from the rain and a little black tipping. This hasn’t affected the
feed quality. I haven’t heard a lot about yields but seems to be in the 20 – 30 bag acre yield range.
Wheat crops are almost ready for the headers and look
‘Clean but not Green’ for Lentils good. Canola crops have been windrowed and/or are
about to be harvested. Some pea crops have been
Yorke Peninsula farmer Kyle Holman has warned lentil
harvested but I haven’t heard a lot about samples and
growers to expect long delays at silos this year as testers will
be vigilant in looking for green kernel in samples. yields.
Mr Holman was a speaker at the Hart Field Day on September Crop prices have eased back a little but this seems to
21 happen every season as harvest gets under way.
“Lentils go almost from the header to the table, they are bought Farmers, please take care during the season as
on appearance so exporters expect a very clean product from accidents happen when people panic.
growers,” he said.
“Harvest timing is critical. If your barley gets downgraded you Transport carriers are getting busy with the harvest as
could lose $15-$20 a tonne but if your lentils are downgraded they play an important part in shifting grain.
we’re talking losing up to $500/t.
Stock prices are still holding their own with wool
being on the up side for a change.
Spray drift is the talk on the radio with spraying
being reviewed by the government. Lets hope it is
worked out sensibly and all farmers use common sense
with chemicals.
Doug & Louise
Hope all goes well to complete the season.
Wishing the
BRINKWORTH GENERAL STORE community a
Trading 7 days a week Happy
Christmas and
Phone /Fax (08) 88462155 a good New
We will be Year.
CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY Regards,
& BOXING DAY Dry Boots
And on December 12 the kitchen will be
closed for renovation www.gregjuddart.com
NEW!
The Black & White Rag is proudly sponsored by
New Lines:
Fresh fish delivered Tuesdays and MILLS FREIGHTLINES PTY. LTD.
Thursdays. Order by 10 am the day
before.
Proprietors of
Salad tubs: garden, potato, pasta or coleslaw. (Please S.A. Agri & Everard Gypsum
order if possible, to avoid disappointment.) Super, Lime & Gypsum Contractors
Takeaways: Grain & livestock
Garden Salads, salad rolls, sandwiches & baguettes
Ph: Paul and Jayne 8846 2053 or
Beer-battered or crumbed whiting and flathead, grilled
hake (¾ inch thick fillet pieces) A/h 8846 2010 Fax: 8846 2161
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SUNDAY SCHOOL THE JUNCTION HOTEL
Is a proud sponsor of the Black & White Rag
Sunday School in the Lutheran Church
Call in on Dave and Carolyn for an icy cold beer
Hall will follow the 10.30 am Combined and a tasty evening meal
Family Service, each month. *MEALS: THURS, FRI, SAT EVENINGS*
(Also take-away)
ALL CHILDREN of primary school age CLOSED SUNDAY
are welcome. Friday Night Social Club Meat Raffle -drawn when sold
Enquiries Craig Krieg 8846 2014 Having a function? Call the Junction!
Meals and accommodation bookings: 8846 2152
Magpie Junction Social Club
Christmas lunch:
December 12
Watch the pub blackboard for details of
the Junction Hotel …
NEW YEAR’S EVE
CELEBRATIONS
BRINKWORTH UNITING CHURCH
We were thrilled to have former residents,
Juleen and Rod Villis share with us.
www.gregjuddart.com
Juleen is now a Deacon at Mt Barker Uniting
Church. She told us of her work there and
delivered a message of hope for our future and
PIANO LESSONS our community.
All levels and ages welcome.
Morning tea afterwards was also a great time
Jamestown or Yacka
of catching up with the past 20 years!
Jill Fulton -Judy Goss
D.S.C.M, L.Mus.A, B.Mus(Hons), Dip.Ed, MIMT.
please phone 8846 4143
The following Brinkworth
Management Committee (BMC
Inc) community
representatives can be
BRINKWORTH PLAYGROUP contacted to present items to
AT THE PRESCHOOL
the Management Committee:
FRIDAY MORNING
9.30–11.30AM
Lorraine Mills
(DURING SCHOOL TERM ) PO Box 41 19 Main Street
GREAT FUN FOR BABIES, TODDLERS AND BRINKWORTH SA 5464 ph 8846 2056
PRESCHOOLERS
$2 PER SESSION, BRING FRUIT TO SHARE,
Chris Bolvig
COFFEE SUPPLIED FOR MUM PO Box 82 67 Main Street
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL ALEX, 88462288
BRINKWORTH SA 5464 ph 8846 2285
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Police Notes Brinkworth
Brevet Sergeant Dave Evans
Brinkworth
Red Cross
Thankfully suspicious incidents seem Office Bearers for this year are
top have decreased dramatically this month. Coordinator: Raelene Green
Residents are reminded to continue being Treasurer: Leah Weckert
vigilant and ensure that all property is properly The Brinkworth Branch is looking for new members.
secured. You can contact Raelene Green for more information.
Motorists are reminded that the shared zone Brinkworth Red Cross held a morning tea at the
across the Peppertree Trail has a reduced
Brinkworth Kindergarten. The Kindy children
speed limit and care should be taken as the
surface is loose and provides lower levels of
entertain invited guests, grandparents and Red
traction should the need for an emergency stop Cross members with songs. Morning tea was
arise. enjoyed follow by singing Happy Birthday to
Darcy Meyer. Gift s were hand out which Red
Disturbingly a number of cigarette lighters
Cross members had donated. The Kindy
were discovered on school grounds with the
children had made gifts as well.
fuel canisters removed. Thankfully arson does
not appear to have been the motive and it is Red Cross Coordinator Raelene Green gave a
suspected that those concerned may have been book to the Kindy to say thank you for allowing
sniffing the fuel. This is an extremely dangerous us to come. We also said farewell to Director
practice which can result in brain damage, Sarah and Mrs Klemm who are leaving the
unconsciousness and even death. Parents if you Kindy.
are missing lighters this could be your child. -Raelene Green Coordinator
The spate of thefts from Brinkworth Primary
is ongoing. This is extremely disappointing as
precious school resources are being taken away Consult JIM YATES
from our local children. If anyone has any
information please contact the Brinkworth police. For all your maintenance and carpen-
try needs.
Following complaints from residents regarding
speeding along Main Street, police have No job is too big or too small
loaned speed detection equipment to conduct Carports—Verandahs—Pergolas—Built in robes
random speed checks. Kitchens—Painting—to name a few
-Dave Evans He has over 40 years experience, delivering fast
reliable service and top quality work
at competitive rates
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Wildlife Corner
This is the last Wildlife Corner segment for this year…. And also for the future.
The Christmas season is upon us – and I haven’t got over last year’s yet! Sammy and
I owe so many people so much and truly those who have lovingly helped our wildlife.
This last 12 months has been extremely difficult, especially since our “money tree” no longer bears
fruit. Our vet bills have been humungus even though discounts for wildlife were more than generous.
We can no longer afford the petrol to travel to pick up little critters in need. Thus, the only ones we
can now help are those brought to our door – but even then we are being forced to euthanase many
that could be saved if finances allowed.
We have tried desperately to raise some financing from corporate businesses, the government and
too many other sources to mention. The bottom line is that animals don’t have a voice and can’t vote.
So many local people have really put themselves out to help in many different ways and we are so
grateful for their efforts. However, the cost of everything goes up hundreds of dollars while the
pension only goes up a few cents. I am sure there are many people are finding the same problem.
We have done the best we can with so little, for as long as we can; so many wonderful, caring people
have been so generous and Sammy and I are so grateful, but we have reached the end of our
capabilities. Can’t begin to tell you how we feel. The frustration and stress hasn’t done my health any
favours of late either. However, if people can get animals in need to our door, I have been lucky
enough to find a couple of fantastic carers to help me out, who are dedicated enough to travel here
to pick them up. I hate the way things have turned out – wish I could win Lotto! We will have to
concentrate on just looking after our family of wonderful, adorable critters that live here with us.
But this is meant to be the festive season – a time for families to be together and share love and joy
with each other. So, we here at Wildlife Rescue wish everyone everything fabulous for Christmas
and the New Year. Thank you to everyone who has helped us in the past. Any help is so welcome that
words just can’t express our gratitude, but we are no longer able to function as we have in the past.
Thanks to Anne for always finding space for my articles.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.
Sammy and Lorraine.
PS We have two pedigree Chihuahua puppies for sale, ready 2nd week of
December.
Please phone 8846 2024 if you are interested.
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Lorraine Samuels
Available to kids everywhere from 6 to 26 years old.
11 Third St., Snowtown For further information, contact local leader, Lee-anne
8865 2024 Whitehead, Brinkworth,
or email - lwhitehead@dodo.com.au or
Scouts Australia - SA Branch, phone: 1800 726 887
04072 03480 Email: dc.lones@sa.scouts.com.au
Sorry, no call-outs! Website: www.lones.sa.scouts.com.au
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..from Brinkworth History Group
At Brinkworth township’s 118th Birthday evening on November 11th 2010 at Stockyard Reserve, the
Brinkworth History Group gave the town eight interpretive signs erected along the Peppertree Trail.
John Evans of Tourism SA unveiled the signs
assisted by James Maitland, the Mayor for
Wakefield Regional Council. Apologies were
received from the Hon. Rowan Ramsay, Federal
Member for Grey and Geoff Brock, State Member
for Frome.
This project was devised about eight years ago by
the late Kevin Weckert, former member of the
Brinkworth History Group, when he conducted a
tour of the railway precinct and told of the history
of Brinkworth railway and its significance to the
town. He stressed that this history should not be
lost or forgotten. The Brinkworth History Group
researched the story of the Blyth to Gladstone
railway extension of 1892-94 and the
development of Magpie Creek Junction. The
station and township of Brinkworth became the
junction of the Blyth – Gladstone line with the
Snowtown Redhill and Moonta lines.
Brinkworth History Group acknowledges the
assistance of John Evans from Tourism SA, Mark
www.gregjuddart.com O’Malley from Inprotrans, the Port Dock
National Railway Museum, History SA and
previous employees of the local railways in this research. Group members and Allison
Russell of History SA and John Evans of Tourism SA revised the layout and text before final editing by Geoff Spiers.
The artwork “the magpie with attitude” which features on each sign is by local artist Greg Judd.
The final layout of the signage and the production was by Ian Minett of Photo Mechanical. His work enhanced the
visual concept of ‘railway’ in the design.
We acknowledge the financial involvement of the SA Government and History SA in the grants that funded this project,
together with donations from Brinkworth Management Committee and Friends of the Brinkworth Museum.
Following this celebration, on Sunday 14th Nov. Northern
History Groups and other interested people were invited to MARLENE MARTIN
join the Brinkworth History Group in walking the trail to Would like to say THANK YOU to everyone who made
share in our delight at the completion of this stage of an my birthday my best ever and I waited 70 years to get it.
ongoing project. We are erecting an information shelter at My Dad always told me ‘good things happen to those
the site of the railway station, using the original station signs who wait’ and guess what – it did.
and waiting room bench seat. “God Bless you all”.
Fred Groom, President, Brinkworth History Group.
BRINKWORTH COMMUNITY LIBRARY
MUSEUM OPENING TIMES
Opening Times Located at the Primary School
The museum is open 2-4 on the first Sunday of WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY
every month except for January and open by
appointment by contacting History Group members
4.30 pm — 5.30 pm
Or you can browse any time during school
Fred and Barbara Groom 8846 2023
hours
Helen Weckert 8846 6086
Heather Hancock 8846 2085 Librarians
Karen Wundke 8846 2025 Esma Krieg & Barbara Groom
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Everything old is new again..
Brinkworth’s
birthday
presents
unwrapped
Restored signs at the site of the original railway station, near Part of the crowd of eager locals waiting to see what is on one of
the crossing by the silos. the eight interpretive signs that Tourism SA’s John Evans unveiled.
News from the Library
by Barbara Groom
Two very different books interested me this month. Sometimes I feel Fred should review – I’ll
just say he particularly enjoyed Paul Torday’s novel and was amazed by the knowledge lost since the year 1000!
“The Year 1000” by Robert Lacey and Danny Danziger (published 1999) is very compact – only two hundred pages.
But it gives a very thorough look at life in England in the final years of the first millennium.
Using a ‘Work Calendar’ produced in the writing studio of Canterbury Cathedral around 1020 AD as a research
prompt, the authors have painted a surprising and vivid portrayal of life in Britain month by month at that time. This
was a world that already knew brain surgeons, property developers and even gossip columnists. Trade was
international with calculating and monetary impacts.
The shift from paganism to Christianity allowed increasing scepticism and led to a more scientific approach to
finding answers. Ultimately this led to the Renaissance.
This is a fascinating read, with a concluding paragraph worth discussing.
“Salmon Fishing in the Yemen” by Paul Torday can be judged as satirical as an episode of “Yes, Minister”. And, as
all the best satire, it makes you think.
A Yemeni sheikh wants to develop a sporting salmon fishery in a wadi in the mountains of his home country. A
British fisheries scientist from the Dept of the Environment is directed to manage the unlikely project of flying
10,000 salmon to a hot desert country and persuading them to swim there and ultimately to breed.
The sheikh has an unwavering belief that the impossible can be made possible – if God wills. By the final chapters he
has persuaded Fred the scientist that the unlikely scheme will work.
The British Prime Minister and his Director of Communications see the opportunity to have positive news from the
Middle East.
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Add the political unrest to the religious divide and racial
is supported by tensions and the book becomes so much richer and
WAKEFIELD REGIONAL COUNCIL deeper. And of course no book satisfies without the
Ph: 8862 0800 or 1300 762 500 personal development of its characters.
Fax: 8862 1115 Presented as a series of extracts from e-mails, letters,
E-mail admin@wakefieldrc.sa.gov.au journals, diaries, parliamentary questions and replies,
Website www.wakefieldrc.sa.gov.au the story progresses through different
voices and perspectives to satisfy and
CEO: Mr. Phil Barry engage the reader.
Mayor: Mr. James Maitland
Local Councillor (Northern Ward): Mr. Darryl Ottens Definitely one to read. -Barbara.
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....The last word
on the Railway Precinct development!
The structure down by the silos is to be a shelter shed and information bay with a
display of time-tables, lost and founds, train orders and ‘how did signals work?’ etc, all relating to the
Brinkworth station. The station signs used are the originals, (photo pg 11) and when the walls are
up, the seating will also be the original waiting-shed bench. This was a dream of Kevin Weckert’s – it
is so good to have realised it at last.
The group would like to have one further sign at the site of the former cottages by the
shed silo; this would tell of the constant movement of railwaymen’s families and the women’s lives.
There is also a need to indicate the coaling stage, fuel dump and ticket office etc with small photo
signs.
The Progress Association and History Group were thrilled to receive a generous
donation from Dr Crosbie’s family (Cherry Sinclair, Bill Crosbie and Jule Hudspith) towards the
work on the trail. We would be grateful for further donations to complete the project.
If you would like to help support this Brinkworth community project, please make
cheques payable to “Brinkworth Management Committee, Brinkworth History Group”, PO Box 89
Brinkworth 5464, or cash donations to any of the History Group members.
Continue to enjoy this Railway Heritage and the town walk and show visitors our latest
developments. Spread the word- history is alive in Brinkworth.
- Brinkworth History Group.
Fees Policy
Dear Patient,
The purpose of this notice is to inform patients that the Practice’s Fee Policy
will change from 1 January 2011.
In recent years the Practice policy has been to bulk bill all standard attendances for Commonwealth Concession Card
holders, Pensioners and Children. Unfortunately the Federal Government does not index Medicare rebates to match the
increasing cost of running a practice. For example, in November 2010 the Medicare fees were increased by 1.8%
compared with the Labour Price Index of 2.96 % and Consumer Price Index (CPI) of 2.92%. Every year practices are
faced with this issue and either absorb the difference, or increase their fees.
Due to this perpetual funding deficit, the practice cannot afford to continue with the current bulk billing policy. If we did so,
the viability of the business would suffer and our capacity to maintain the current medical services will be put at risk.
Dr Pesce, [AMA President] said. “Practice costs including employing practice staff, and operating expenses such as rent,
electricity, computers and professional insurance must all be met from the fee charged by the doctor.”
The AMA’s recommended fee for a standard GP consultation is $66. Clare Medical Centre’s fee for a standard service will
be $55.90 ($25 gap) for Private patients and $46.90 ($12 gap) for Concession patients.
Clare Medical Centre Fees Policy
1. CMC will charge a gap payment for all consultations including Commonwealth Concession Card holders and
Pensioners.
2. The following exceptions apply:
a. Children under 16 years will be bulk billed for standard consultations.
b. DVA and Aboriginal and Torres Straight Island patients will be bulk billed for all services.
c. Patients attending for preventative health care services related to chronic conditions.
d. Fastrack clinic appointments for repeat scripts or referrals.
e. Patients who are seen for subsequent/repeat/follow up visits may be bulk billed (This does not include
procedural items).
3. Outpatient services provided after hours at Clare Hospital will attract a higher fee.
4. Patients will be charged for missed appointments that are not cancelled at least 1 hour in advance.
To assist with payment of accounts, we will be using Medicare Easyclaim to enable patients to have their Medicare rebate
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paid directly into their own bank account within 24hrs.
We understand that patients who are affected will not be pleased by this news. This decision was not made by our
reception staff and we ask that patients refrain from any confrontation with them about this policy.
We do encourage patients to direct their concerns to your Nicola Roxon MP
local Federal Member of Parliament, or Nicola Roxon,
Minister for Health and Ageing. I am also happy to discuss Minister for Health & Ph: 9317 7077
your concerns directly in person. Ageing Fax: 9317 7477
Yours sincerely, Electorate Office email :
Danny Haydon 1 Thomas Holmes St nicola@nicolaroxonmp.com
Maribyrnong 3032
Executive Officer
Can you spot the 9 differences?
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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN AND AROUND BRINKWORTH DEC/JAN
1 Wed Library 4.3-5.30 pm
2 Thur RECYCLE BIN.
3 Fri Playgroup 9.30, CWA Christmas Lunch
4 Sat
5 Sun Lutheran Church 8.45 am Uniting Church 10 am
6 Mon No Strings coffee morning at UC hall, 10 am. All welcome
Progress 7.30 at pub
7 Tues CFS training.
8 Wed Library 4.30-5.30 pm, Bowling Club committee
Blyth Cinema Program
(*subject to possible change*)
9 Thur RSL Christmas Party Films & times in italics to be confirmed
Please check Northern Argus, Plains Producer or local
10 Fri Playgroup 9.30 Library 4.30-5.30 pm For those looking for something a bitare correct have
posters to ensure films different we
11 Sat Creation (PG)(a film telling some of the Charles Darwin
story) & Inception(M), a film that must be seen on the big
12 Sun Lutheran Church 10.30 am Uniting Church 10 am screen to enjoy the full CG effects (& starring Leonaro
Social Club Christmas Lunch at the pub diCaprio!).
Come & enjoy the surround sound & big screen
experience, & not forgetting we are fully air-conditioned, &
13 Mon “No Strings” Coffee & Chat 10-11 am at the shop with candy bar at deli prices.
14 Tues Fri 3rd Dec 8.00pm Knight & Day (M) Action/3 stars Tom
15 Wed Library 4.30-5.30 Cruise, Cameron Diaz
Sat Dec 4th 6.00pm Twilight (M) Sausage sizzle between
16 Thur RECYCLE BIN sessions
Sat Dec 4th 8.20pm Twilight: New Moon (M) Prices -all 3
17 Fri Playgroup Library 4.30-5.30 pm films-14 & over $20
18 Sat Two films $14: One film $7.50. Under 14 $5 per movie.
Sat Dec 4th 10.30pm Twilight: The Eclipse (M) 3.5 stars
19 Sun Lutheran Church 8.45 am Uniting Church 10 am Fri 10th Dec 2.00pm Young @ Heart (PG) 3.5 stars -
Peppertree Pageant & Community Christmas Uplifting over 50's film
Party at Stockyard Reserve Fri 10th Dec 8.00pm Twilight: The Eclipse (M)
Sat 11th Dec 6.00pm Shrek Forever After (PG) 3 stars
20 Mon No Strings coffee morning at UC hall, 10 am. Tickets $5
21 Tues Sat 11th Dec 8.00pm Creation (PG) 4 stars Paul Bettany,
Jennifer Connelly-Darwin
22 Wed Library 4.30-5.30 pm Wed 15th Dec 10.30am Shrek Forever After (PG) 3 stars-
Tickets $5
23 Thurs
Fri 17th Dec 8.00pm Creation (PG) 4 stars Paul Bettany,
24 Fri Library 4.30-5.30 pm Jennifer Connelly-Darwin
Christmas Eve - Combined Community Christian Sat 18th Dec 8.00pm Inception (M) 4 stars Leonardo
Service at the Brinkworth Town Hall 6.30 pm DiCaprio A big screen film!
Fri 24th Dec 10.30am The Search For Santa Paws(G)
25 Sat MERRY CHRISTMAS! Lutheran Church 8.45 am Tickets $5
Fri 31st Dec 8.00pm Inception (M) 4 stars Leonardo
26 Sun Lutheran No service DiCaprio A big screen film!
Uniting Church: no service at Brinkworth UC Sat 1st Jan 8.00pm Tomorrow When the War Began (M)
Service at the Yacka UC at 9.00 am 3.5 stars Australian-
Fri 7th Jan 8.00pm Tomorrow When the War Began (M)
27 Mon “No Strings” Coffee & Chat 10-11 am at the shop 3.5 stars Australian-
28 Tues Hall Committee Sat 8th Jan 6.15 pm Despicable Me (PG) 4 stars
Animated –Tickets $5
29 Thur RECYCLE BIN Sat 8th Jan 8.00pm Salt (MA15+) 4 stars Angelina Jolie
30 Fri Black & White Rag deadline. New Year’s Eve celebration at
Our programme can be subject to change, so if coming
Junction Hotel
some distance, please confirm film & time.
31 Sat Lutheran Church 7.30 pm Don't forget, if you would like a review of each week's film, I
send out weekly emails. Email me at medika@adam.com.
JANUARY au & I'll add your address
1 Sun HAPPY NEW YEAR! ! Lutheran Church 8.45 am
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