The sausage sizzles that are held the third Saturday
morning of each month continue to be very worthwhile. Braving the
early mornings this time of the year is a bit hard, but lately, by
10am the sun has made it’s
appearance and we are all able to thaw out.
DUBLIN LINE DANCERS REUNION LUNCHEON
A number of (ex) Dublin Line Dancers met up for a reunion lunch at
the Empire Cafe at Two Wells on the 8th of June. The food was beautifully
presented, VERY generous in portions, and really delicious.
The conversation was equally satisfying, lively and exuberant, as
is our habit, as we caught up on the happenings in each others lives.
Despite there being various trials and tribulations that invariably
crop up as we live our lives, we all parted feeling better in our
bellies, and better in ourselves, for having spent a few pleasant
hours sharing the companionship of friends gained through our dancing.
A special thanks to Jenny Mahoney for organising our little gathering
Long Plains Talk
We have commenced negotiations with the Mallala District Council to
have a ashes wall installed at the Shannon Cemetery.. There are five
residents who have ashes waiting to be put to rest, one lady has had
her husband’s for five years, and wants them to be at Shannon
where other members of the family have their last resting place.
Dublin had their wall erected at the beginning of 2004 and Mallala
and Two Wells followed.
Mallala only has one plaque, as does Dublin ,and that was only put
there recently. We do not require as large a wall as the other cemeteries,
thirty squares would be plenty.
It is hoped that council will approve our request. Excepting for the
upgrading of our roads we rarely ask for anything. This project is
very important to us
Val Danial is expected home from her surprise open
heart surgery, in Adelaide ,on June 28th. Val spent a week convalescing
in Adelaide before being allowed home. Val realises she will have
to take things very slowly in the beginning ,but give her time to
get back to her old self once again and Val will have her leg operated
on, as was intended in the first place
Margaret Jenkin
WINDSOR WISPERINGS
Sammy Scott winning best junior handler, at the local encouragement
show earlier this year. Sammy celebrated her 13th birthday in style
with a all girls sleep over with nine girls not so long ago, Louise
and Colin did survive the weekend the best thing I hear was Louise’s
MCLOU'S FOR BREAKFAST.
The library is full of books there is some great winter reading there
for all ages and it is a Free Community Service, so please come and
visit Barbara on a
Sunday morning between 10-11.30 am.
We would also like to wish Barbara a fast recovery with being able
to walk with out a walking stick once again now that the pins in her
ankle were removed on June 25th.
Windsor Institute had another great birthday party in June for Nicole
Northey. Happy 18th Nicole we hear it was a great night.
PLEASE LET ME KNOW OF BIRTHDAYS ETC SO WE CAN INCLUDE
THEM
OR ANY FAMILY OR LOCAL NEWS
Shortie Ailmore
EDITORIAL
As a child, my mother taught me many old proverbs.
One in particular, appreciate what you have today as you may not have
it tomorrow, never had more significance to me than it did on the
27th of May. I was sitting in the supper room listening to Steven
Griffiths MP, speaking on the importance of preserving our heritage
and history for future generations, particularly while the older generation
of residents are still able to pass on their knowledge. It hit me
that in the hall there was only seven of the twenty plus senior residents
who had been so supportive and helpful when the History Group was
first formed in July1997.
All the other wonderful people, who in normal circumstances would
never have missed such a special Dublin historical occasion, are either
no longer with us, or are not enjoying the best of health at present.
The memories that these people were able to relate is astounding,
especially to someone like myself, whose memory at times is not worth
a brass razoo. I personally always referred to these helpful people
as my living encyclopaedias, for one of them has always been able
to either correct a piece of misinformation or answer any History
Group query correctly.
The realization that our oldies have diminished so dramatically over
the past few years is quite frightening. Due to their stubborn insistence
in preserving the area’s history in early 1998, especially Blyth
Porter, there would not be a History Group today, a War Veteran’s
Memorial and Residents Path, the historic cairns, let alone the publication
of the two Dublin history books. Their support of sharing memories,
donating memorabilia and photographs that had been treasured for so
many years, not to mention their monetary donations, have been greatly
appreciated by both the Group’s membership and the wider community.
Collectively, all these valuable contributions, no matter how small
or large, together with the elder’s early enthusiasm, cemented
the strong foundation that the historical collection and organization
have been built on, and will continue to build on in the future.
Through the various history events over the past ten years, many former
residents have been able to rekindle school day friendships. this
has been a wonderful outcome, one that never was anticipated when
the group first formed.
Many other friendships have also been formed with both present and
former residents. These friendships will be remembered for ever. Along
with my fellow History Group members I treasure our seniors and value
their experiences and
wisdom. I hope you do to.
Pat T.
HISTORICAL HAPPENINGS
14th August1993 Dublin Community Club sponsored a Disco in
the Institute from 8pm-1am. Admission $6-
19th August 1995 Line Dancing evening Dublin Institute from
7-30pm basket supper and licensed bar
15th August 1996 The Dublin Line Dancer’s commenced
dancing classes in the Dublin Institute from 7-9pm each Thursday evening
at a cost of $5-00 per person.
24th August 1996 Forty plus people attended the Fire Fighters
Ball that was held in the Dublin Institute, in aid of the Dublin and
Districts C.F.S. The Old Sparks with Brian Wilson on the piano was
the band, there was a pooled supper with $6-00 admission
BIRTHDAYS
Pat Mc Cann David Virgin Mel Virgin Enid Thompson Trevor Schiller
Leanne Starr Len Webb
LOCAL HAPPENINGS
In early May Jason Munzer was so very lucky that he only slightly
hurt his back when he fell off the roof of the Dublin General Store
when cleaning the gutters of the complex.
Then late in May Eric Seed, the licensee of the Dublin Hotel was helping
to erect one of the light poles in the new car park when his thumb
was jammed when the pole fell on his left hand
The Dimasi family, owners of the Dublin Fruit and Veg shop are having
a very large building erected, next door to the present shop in Old
Pt. Wakefield Road, that Jim has occupied since 1982. On the 13th
June the steel frame was erected, followed by the colour bond cladding
being fixed, the insulation and the windows and door being installed
from 20th to the 23rd of June. The new store appears to be more than
twice the size of the present one. It will be great when it is completed.
The roses on the Old Pt. Wakefield Road verge at Dublin
Mobil, have been looking very pretty over the past weeks. Now that
they have grown a little larger. and we have had some rain
In May the free Government sponsored volunteer courses
commenced in the Mallala Football rooms. If there was not sufficient
residents to conduct the schools they travelled to other towns. For
instance the food preparation school at Clare, the first aid course
was conducted in Mallala
The 30th May David Cook installed the first plaque
on the ashes wall in the Dublin Cemetery. The wall, made from Northern
Territory granite was erected in February 2004.
A former Dublin resident ,Raymond (Marsh) Starr passed away in Perth
on 16/9/2 006
Because of the extreme cold weather the bingo, that
is conducted the first Thursday of each month in the Dublin Institute
has moved from the hall into the supper room. Why it was never thought
of before no one knows, but with all the doors closed it is so much
warmer
Rain rain glorious rain .Yes we have had some, and yes, the brown
paddocks have turned a lovely shade of Kelly Green ,but to enable
the various crops to mature ,to ensure a good crop this season we
need more, much more—now.
Jason Munzer. Eric Seed, Phyllis Barkla Andrew Goss and Pat Thompson
from Dublin and Peter Wyatt of Thompson Beach attended the public
consultation for the proposed 2007/08 Council Budget at the Two Wells
Community Centre on June 26th. These residents attended to both speak
and support the financing of stage one of Dublin’s Streetscape
remaining in the budget. It was very disappointing that besides Margaret
and Don Tiller ,Colin Dunlop and Ian O Lone from Mallala. there were
no other residents from the council area present. Not including the
six councillors and five Council Staff present. It just proves ,basically
residents just do not care enough to attend such meetings.
DUBLIN HISTORY GROUP REPORT
In excess of one hundred residents and visitors enjoyed Dublin’s
contribution to South Australia’s History Trust Week celebrations
on May 27th, Dublin Marks Time
A very big thankyou to everyone who helped either with the hall preparation,
donating and preparing the delicious afternoon tea, to the residents
who manned the kitchen on the day, to Bill and Christine for recording
the day, collectively your continued support was, and is, greatly
appreciated.
To the proprietors of the Dublin Fruit & Veg., Dublin General
Store and Gerry’s Dublin Meats for your generous donations of
food.
Our very tasty tenth birthday wine was provided by Warwick and Jenny
Prime. The red wine especially has been very popular. Some sample
of comments a bloody good drop—opened the bottle when I got
home on the 27th it was all gone two hours later, want another four—
very tasty ,no wonder it sells for $100 00 American in the States.
Warwick's registered label is Primes River Lane.
The History Group members consider it an honour that our celebration
wine was grown and made by a fourth generation descendent of Job Prime.
Thankyou .Warwick
Both the red and the white wines are still available from the Dublin
History Group and through the Dublin Hotel
Last but not least a big thankyou to the man who ensured the day ran
as smoothly as possible, our Master of Ceremonies David Virgin. Even
though David was suffering from a cold, he still fulfilled his promise.
to overseer the days proceedings for us.
By the way, we have already booked him to officiate at the official
opening of the History Community Centre—when ever that may be.
There was a great disappointment to the days celebrations unfortunately
the brass plaques that were to be placed on the cairns were stolen
en route to Balaklava from Adelaide. David Cook waited until the 25th
for them to turn up, then on the 26th David travelled from Pt. Wakefield
to Jamestown checking all the parcel depots. Costing $196-00 in petrol
the trip was a great disappointment. No plaques were found. Cr Marcus
Strudwicke and Bill Field came to the rescue by printing the plaque
wording onto paper then fixing them to the two cairns with florist
plasticine.
The unveilings by Allan White for the former Christ Church Anglican
Church and Rev Margaret Polkinghorne and Michael Porter for the former
Methodist Church took place as planned, but it would have been so
much better to have the ordered plaques in place. The internment of
the 1920 time capsule in it’s original position in the southern
wall of the former Methodist was performed by one of the owners Phillip
Brow, There were five Uniting Church Ministers present Reverend’s
Norman & Mrs Potter, Margaret Polkinghorne, Karen Sands, Rev Secomb
Brian & Mrs Polkinghorne .and Uniting Church Lay Preacher Don
Bubner Mr David Fawcett MP, Mr Steven Griffiths MP. Chairman of Mallala
Council Cr. Marcus Strudwicke, Cr. Yvonne Howard, & John Tillack
Manager Infrastructure.& Engineering Services The History Trust
of SA was represented by Jan Mudge accompanied by her husband Bill.
It was really great twenty four members of the Prime family were present
some looking on the day as a Prime Reunion. Other Pioneer families
represented were the Bubner, Thompson, Griffiths, Baker, Houston,
Porter, Jenkin, Harris, Taylor Mc Loughney and Clonan Thankyou Liam
for ensuring the lawns were mowed and the grounds clean and tidy throughout
the town.
Pat Thompson
WINDSOR UNITING CHURCH NEWS
Two weeks ago a new green carpet was laid in the front of the church,
with a green pattered runner the length of the isle. It is unbelievable,
that upgrading the carpet would make so much difference to the visual
appearance of the church
Wednesday 27th June there was a luncheon in the Mallala Uniting Church
Hall, Margaret Jenkin represented the Windsor Church
DUBLIN SENIOR CITIZENS UPDATE
How do you like the cold weather ? Personally I don’t.
On July we visited Bungaree Station by bus, it was warm travelling
to and from our destination. but it was bloody cold out of the bus.
Morning tea was enjoyed in the shearers quarters followed be a tour
of the shearing shed gift shop. The small Anglican Church on the property
only has a service every two months now. Clare was the destination
for lunch, the Taringa Hotel to be precise, that was enjoyed by everyone.
July there will be twenty five members going to Gawler for lunch and
then onto the pictures.
For the August outing we will be travelling to Woodside to visit a
members daughters business and a look around the surrounding area.
You are very welcome to join us, there are seats available for both
outings.
Don’t forget our Bingo at the Pt. Parham Club rooms every Tuesday
morning at 10am, at the Dublin Institute the first Thursday of each
month at 7-15pm for a 7-30 pm start .and the third Friday of each
month at the Pt. Parham Club rooms
HISTORICAL HAPPENINGS
July 1992 The Dublin Youth Group was forced to disband due to the
lack of support.
July 6th 1996 Fifty five line dancers braved the weather to enjoy
a night of line dancing in the Dublin Institute JJ the DJ provided
the music for a relaxed and casual evening of line dancing.
July 11th 1996 Thompson Beach Ratepayers handed over the toilet, shelter
sheds and the information board located at the Ruskin Road entrance
. These facilities were all erected by the local members,
July1996 Pt. Parham Progress Association members were successful in
being awarded $3,400-00 from Coast Care that financed protection for
the newly planted seedlings and creating walkways over the recently
established protective dunes.
July 31st 1996Representatives from the Dublin Senior Citizens Club
purchased the existing gas stove in the Dublin Institute kitchen from
SAGASCO.
BIRTHDAYS
Ray Dyer Frank Turpin Happy 60th Keith Davidson Jenna Baker Jamie
Baker
LOCAL HAPPENINGS
Mother Nature produced a delightful Autumn day for this years Mother’s
Day celebrations .making it possible for family get togethers to be
held outside. The Dublin Hotel had the Full Sign up for the delicious
two course luncheon that was served (the pav especially) Further up
the street Ann Marie gave each Mother that purchased an item in the
Thrift Shop a small gift delightfully packaged in an appropriately
decorated bag.
May 2nd The council’s gardener Liam Pratt and his offsider designed
and planted a small garden by the poles at the Dublin Cemetery’s
front gate. Thank you ,it will look great when the plants multiply.
Several of the visitors commented on the garden, and how well the
cemetery is being looked after.
Another comment made was how tidy the Dublin streets were on the 27th.
A number of residents mowed their verges, and yes the visitors are
right, the town did look good. It was very thoughtful and appreciated
.by the History Group members that you took the time to ensure your
house looked great. Thankyou
The patients of Dr Steven Salagaras of Two Wells. know his receptionists
will always greet them with a friendly smile and word, .no matter
how ill they feel.
Katie Lynn featured in the Advertiser a couple of weeks back. Evidently
her passion for the band Powderfinger led her to line up before 9am
at Muses in Rundle Mall, where the band members were due to appear
at 5-30pm to sign their new albums. Well Katie was on cloud nine,
and still is, because she got her wish. Chatting to all the band members,
having her CD signed and sitting in the front row at their concert.
After working at the surgery since she left school in 2002 ,Joanna
Pietris is leaving the surgery to work at the Adelaide Hospital. .Since
Joanna and Zac became engaged last April ,there has not been any talk
of her returning to New Zealand—much to her parents delight.
Joanna, we all wish you every success in the next chapter of your
book of life, and every happiness for the future with Zac. Joanna,
you will be missed.
John Reid (Hairy John as he is known to his friends
and fellow residents) because of ill health was forced to change his
address .almost two months ago . John is now a permanent resident
at the Balaklava Hospital. One resident who has visited him, Jim Lindner
reports John is quite happy in his new surroundings and enjoys talking
to old friends.
The Rose Society of South Australia Inc
(as voted by it’s members)
Most Popular Fragrant Roses
Exhibition Roses
April Hamer : Brigadoon : Crystalline : Gold Medal : Pink Silk :
New Kleopatra : Silver Lining : St. Patrick : Valencia
Garden Roses
Amorosa : Baronne E de Rothschild : Cherry Lady : Double Delight :
Eiffel Tower : Ekstase : Jardines de Bagatelle : Just Joey : Lady
Rose : Limelight : Queen Adelaide : Queen Elizabeth Spirit of Pearce
: Timeless
Cluster Flowered/ Floribunda Roses
Apricot Nectar : Blueberry Hill : Burgundy Iceberg : French Lace :
Iceberg : Madame President : Margaret Merri : Perfume Perfection :
Sweet Sonata
Climbing Roses
Clair Matin : High Hopes : Iceberg : Lamarque : Pierre de
Ronsard : Renae : Twilight Glow.
Modern Shrub Roses
Abraham Darby : Ballerina : Buff Beauty : Dapple Dawn : Devon
Golden Celebration : Lavender Lassie :Mary Rose : Molineux :
Sally Holmes : Sophy,s Rose
Heritage Roses
Cecile : Duchesse de Brahant : Francis Dubreuil : General Gallieni
Gruss an Aachen : Jean Ducher : Monsieur Tillier : Safrano
Australian Bred Roses
April Hamer : China Sunrise : Deane Ross : Howard Florey :
Kibreda Centenary: Lorraine Lee : Love’s Gift : Mawson : Megan
Louise : Mrs Mary Thompson : Myrna Courage : Philadelphia
Victoria Gold
Miniature Roses
Hula Girl : Mary Marshal : Party Girl : Rise “n” Shine
Sweet Chariot
Sourced The Australian Rose Annual 2007
COMMUNITY DEVLOPMENT BOARD
BUS TO ELIZABETH
The Community Bus travels to Elizabeth and returns every four weeks,
for a moderate cost of $8-50 per person. Children are free.
With limited travel options in our council area, this service is essential
and can only continue with community support. Even if you drive, a
Trip on the bus will help to keep the bus going for those who are
unable to drive
Please help your community by supporting the bus.
We pick-up at Mallala, Pt. Parham, Dublin, Lower Light, Two Wells
and if required at Lewiston.
The next trips will be July13th, August10th, and September 7th
for bookings and timetable phone
Sandra Henderson on 8527 2211
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LONG PLAINS RED CROSS BRANCH
At the June's AGM, all the 2006/7 committee
positions were re elected un apposed for 2007/8.
The Red Cross zone conference will be held in Balaklava on Aug 1st.
The following is a recap on a very busy year.
Our fund raisers were a Fashion Parade, Melbourne Cup Luncheon,
Three trading tables, Linen Party, Portrait Day, catered for a funeral
and a clearing sale. At our May morning tea we were entertained by
the West Croydon Singers
Our expenditure money was presented to the Long Plains Memorial Hall
Committee to help finance the painting of the hall and curtains for
the kitchen and bar area
We thank Kate and Jamie Baker for allowing Elly to be our Red Cross
baby this year. All members of our branch wish our treasurer, Val
Daniel a speedy recovery. Val is missed by all of us.
Jenny Mc Ardle .
FORMER RESIDENTS NEWS
Audrey( nee Baker) and Tom Irish are just so very proud of their twenty
five year old grand son Toby. The eldest son of Peter and .Jenny.
Captain Toby Irish is now qualified to fly passenger planes, and has
returned to Pt. Moresby where he is based these days.
We were delighted to see Alison Lewis ( nee Prime)
and her daughter Tammy on the 27th as Alison has not been enjoying
the best of health over these past months..
Likewise neither has her aunt Jeanne Ezzy ( nee Prime) who was so
disappointed that she was unable to make the flight from Brisbane.
as she had planed, last year when she was in Dublin with sister Audrey
to catch up with old friends and family.
A former resident Alf Ferme, unfortunately spent Christmas
in a Melbourne hospital with a serious bout of pneumonia . It has
taken along time for Alf to recover , but he has achieved it, and
is looking forward to a holiday back in his home town later this year,
catching up with brother Ron and possibly some old friends with his
wife Lorna.
Another member of the Ferme family hoping to visit his home town around
September is nephew Grahame Jones and his wife from Oryenup Western
Australia.
Bob Roberts has also been on the sick list, suffering
a heart attack on Saturday 26th May which resulted in Bob having a
five bypass heart operation and being forced to spend three weeks
in a Melbourne Hospital .After a few days at a convalescent home Bob
was pleased to be home on June 25th.
At long last Bruce Bubner was able to play his first golf match for
twelve months on Saturday May 26th , and to Bruce’s relief his
back did not retaliate one little bit. Congratulations Bruce it has
been a long hard road this past year, but all the patience, exercise
and walking has paid off.
Maurice Ralph the late husband of Hazel ( nee Thompson
) past away in early June. Maurice, Hazel and their son Geoffrey have
never missed a History Group function. Hazel and Geoffrey enjoyed
a delicious lunch at the Dublin Hotel before attending the 27th celebrations.
Another former Dubliner Zena Hancock (nee Frost) husband
Lindsay past away on the 9th June. Aged 88 years. After marrying in
the Dublin Methodist Church in 1953 the newly weds moved to their
home five klms south of Pt. Wakefield ,where they lived all their
married life.
Claire Paterson White (nee Porter) the late devoted
wife of Allan, passed away peaceably and painlessly after a short
illness at Larges Bay on May 5th.just short of her eightieth birthday.
The History Group has lost one of its’ greatest supporters and
friend. Claire was regarded , not only by the History Group Members
but the whole Porter Family, as a most reliable and
knowledgeable lady when it came to the Porter family, Dublin Township
or it’s residents
histories.
END OF AN ERA
On June 25th Les Perry and Sons workman commenced the demolition 0f
the former Dublin Roadhouse on Old Pt. Wakefield Rd. Originally built
by George Bliss West
In 18903 the building has had various add ons and face lifts over
the years not to mention the numerous owners and lessees. Vandals
have striped the inside bare—the old wooden rafters the double
gates and much more has been stolen .
