Thompson
Beach Waders
Clarice Aldhouse celebrated her birthday on 4-11-08 at the Dublin
Seniors Melbourne Cup luncheon at the Parham Club. Lionel surprised
his wife with a lovely large bunch of flowers on his arrival at the
club’
Sue Sabby celebrated her half century with a lively party of sixty
family and friends at their beach home in early December.
John Walker hosted the Christmas party at his home for fifty members
of the Progress Ass.
Kelly Pascoe was forced to return to hospital only weeks after the
birth of her third child, Elise. Unfortunately Kelly now has to wait
a total of twelve weeks before she is able to drive her car—six
weeks after Elise’s birth and a further six weeks after her
operation. Understandably Kelly is not happy at being confined to
Thompson Beach and reliant on family and friends to take her out.
Kelly normally is a very independent lady.
The annual Progress Ass. New Year Festivities was held this year at
the Walker residence. The first Dublin Sausage Sizzle for 2009, the
waders turn, all their meat had run out by 1-15pm .A good start for
the year!
To date, there are now 115 houses at Thompson Beach, with approximately
100 of their occupants being permanent residents. There are a number
of really up market homes been erected at this beach settlement over
the past twelve months or so, especially in the area known as stage
two.
Mallala
Museum
The members of the Mallala Museum Committee are enjoying a short but
well-earned break over Christmas, with the museum closed on the two
Sundays after Christmas. The committee has had another busy year,
with regular Sunday openings, as well as the ongoing tasks of cataloguing,
cleaning and maintaining the displays.
The month of October saw the museum opening every day, as we welcomed
a daily Endeavour Tours mini-bus/ the passengers spent an hour touring
the museum before enjoying a guided tour of the town, followed by
a fine lunch at the Mallala Hotel.
As we headed into November, the work of eighteen months came to a
conclusion, as displays were finalised and panels hung in preparation
for the opening of the "Times of Conflict" exhibition. This
exhibition highlights the service of the townspeople who served in
the Boer War, World War I and World War II, Malaysia and Vietnam.
It features many medals, documents, uniforms and the honour boards
from the local institutes and local schools, together with numerous
interpretive and pictorial displays that tell the story of those who
served from the community, or at the no 6 Service Flying Training
School. A large crowd attended the official launch, including Council's
then Mayor, Steve Kennedy, and Council CEO Damien Moloney. The exhibition
was opened by Kate Walsh, Manager of the Community History Unit at
the History Trust of SA. Also present was Peter Templeton, who was
the designer for the exhibition. Peter used the information and photographs
provided to him by the Mallala Museum committee to develop the interpretive
panels that accompany the many artefacts, photographs and items of
uniform donated to the Museum by the public.
No sooner was the exhibition opened, and it was it was all hands on
deck for the annual Remembrance Day Service, which was again organised
by Mallala and District Historical committee and held at the Mallala
Monument in the centre of the town. Nine personnel from the No 1 Air
Defence Squadron, RAAF Base Edinburgh, attended the service and some
formed a catafalque party. The service was conducted by Uniting church
minister, Rev Geoff Graetz, from Gawler, with two school students.
Kimberley Craddock read The Ode and Jarrad Rattray managed the sound
system. The children had made wreaths in class and representatives
from each class laid a wreath on the monument in remembrance. There
was great activity leading up to the service as 182 children marched
from Mallala Primary School to the monument in an orderly fashion,
escorted by 11 members of staff. Dylan and Bec Stodart from the Mallala
Hotel graciously opened their new pergola area in front of the hotel,
providing older visitors with a comfortable seat in the shade. Following
the service a delicious barbecue lunch was held on the lawns of East
Reserve in front of the museum. Mallala and District RSL kindly provided
the meat and member Ray Coleman and helpers expertly cooked the barbecue.
As we enter the new year, the committee is pleased to learn it has
been acknowledged by the Council as a recipient of the Australia Day
award for event of the year. We are also pleased to have been successful
in receiving a grant for $3000 from the Department of Veteran affairs,
to cover the cost of a cabinet to house our World War One service
dossiers, and expand our collections of records to be housed within
the cabinet. Others projects to start in the new year include the
installation of a new Public Address sound system to improve risk
management. The committee is also participating in a Pilot Program
through the 'Collections Council of Australia' to facilitate better
access to its collections, and this will involve the development of
an interactive web site, over the course of the first few months of
the year.
No doubt this new year will be just as busy as the last, and we welcome
anyone who would like to volunteer, to join us. The running of the
museum involves a myriad of different skills and activities, so whatever
your abilities, there is sure to a job for you.
As always, the museum is opened every Sunday, and at any other time
by prior arrangement. If you have not yet seen the new exhibits, make
sure you place a visit to the museum into your diary, perhaps following
a fabulous Sunday lunch at the Mallala Hotel.
Windsor
Whisperings
The Dublin CFS maned the Sausage Sizzle at the Windsor Market again
this year. The aroma that wafted into the hall ensured that everyone
was going to enjoy a delicious lunch.
Christmas lights this year really made Windsor a prominent settlement
for all those using the Highway that would not normally realise that
there are really residents living still in the main street. The Kennedy
Family, Carol and Jim Lindner, Steve & Bernie and Mandy Chapman
all successfully gave Windsor’s Christmas message to every passer
by. Congratulations the street looked great.
Barbara Kennedy opened the library on December 28th , just in case
someone wanted to change their books.
But as it turned out, no one wished to take advantage of Barb’s
thoughtfulness.
The Ailmore family will be literary living out of suitcases for about
the next three months. The reason!
Basically all the furniture has had to be moved in preparation for
the salt damp experts to work on the walls of the house from the 5th
January. Then, when the rendering has dried out, the painters will
be in, then the floor coverings can be laid and finally the furniture
can be returned to their correct positions.
What a way to spend Christmas. But ever more interesting will be when
someone wants something, and nobody can remember where it was safely
put? Just keep telling yourselves, it will be great when all the restoration
work is completed and every item is returned to it’s rightful
place.!!!
Windsor
Guild Second Reunion Luncheon at the Dublin Hotel on
November 18th
It was a most enjoyable luncheon, catching up with old friends that
we used to see on a regular basis at the Windsor Institute meetings.
There was a decision made, that next year’s luncheon will be
held on July 25th when there are not as many dinners etc for everyone
to attend.
Gwen Secomb
Parham’s
Chit Chat
The 2008 New Years Eve celebrations at the club were an outstanding
success. —-The club was packed
( I mean packed) until mid night, then gradually the members and friends
began to head for home. But of course there were those who continued
to welcome in 2009, until the wee small hours of the morning.
There was a great change to Parham’s New Years Day traditional
celebrations however.
The committee decided to transfer the Beach Girl Competition to the
Australia Day Celebrations.
The reason being, that the New Years Eve festivities is a lot of work
for the volunteers who both prepare the food during the day, then
continue to work at night. Thus moving the competition to three weeks
later means that there is no where the stress of catering for two
functions straight on top of one another, there for every one can
really enjoy both functions.
Nick
Champion MP Federal Member for Wakefield
NEW TRANSPORT
CONCESSIONS FOR SENIORS TRAVELLING INTERSTATE
South Australian Seniors can now access new transport concessions
when they travel interstate from 1 January as a new national scheme
begins to roll out.
Seniors visiting South Australia can also get concession fares on
South Australian public transport providing more incentives for grey
nomads to spend their tourist dollars in South Australia.
The Australian Government has offered more than $1.4 million over
four years to the South Australian Government so that it can provide
concessions to Seniors Card holders who are using public transport
services outside their home state.
Until now, South Australian Seniors Cards have only entitled the holder
to public transport concessions in South Australia.
The new arrangements mean that seniors travelling interstate can now
access cheaper fares on local transport in their destination city.
For example a South Australian Seniors Card holder travelling to Sydney
can access seniors’ fares on the Sydney Harbour ferry services.
Or if travelling to Melbourne they receive cheaper fares and enjoy
the unique experience of seeing the inner city and suburbs on Melbourne
trams.
South Australian seniors now also get concession fares on bus and
train travel in other states and territories through the scheme. Likewise,
seniors visiting South Australia will get concession fares on SA public
transport.
A uniform system across Australia will help seniors travel interstate
to see family and friends. Making it more affordable for seniors to
travel within Australia will also help communities and businesses
that are dependent on tourism.
The scheme commenced on 1 January in New South Wales, Victoria, South
Australia, Tasmania, the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern
Territory.
Discussions with the Western Australian and Queensland governments
are continuing. In the meantime, from 1 January 2009 Queensland began
offering concessions on its urban public transport to interstate concession
holders.
Long
Plains Red Cross Report
The members met at the Dublin Hotel on the 10th December for their
Christmas luncheon. Members exchanged gifts and wished everyone a
very Happy Christmas season and everything of the best for the New
Year.
It was a busy day for members as they also catered for afternoon for
those who attended John Stevenson’s funeral at the Dublin Institute.
Some members who are part of the Windsor Uniting Church worship team
went to the Butler’s View Hostel that afternoon to lead the
Church service and enjoy a time of fellowship over the afternoon tea.
Congratulations
Sara & Michael
On the 1st November 2008 Sara Kenny and Michael Trussell were married
at Chateau Yaldara in the Barossa Valley followed by a reception for
158 family and friends at the Gomersal Winery.
Sara is the daughter of Elaine and Michael Kenny of Roseworthy while
Michael is the son of Catherine and Richard Trussell , both formally
of Dublin
Sara’s attendants were: Maid of Honour— Kate Kenny : Bridesmaids—Ruth
East, Angela Kenny, Angela Jenkin and Rhiannan Lloyd : Flower girls
—Brenna D’Brass and Jasmine Gibson daughter of Angela
Gibson.
Michael’s
attendants were Best Man—Jamie Baker : Groomsman —Jason
Baker, Todd Daniel, Simon Schultz and Travis Opitz: Page boy Toby
Baker son of Jamie
The wedding
cake was a delicious two-tier banana and carrot cake made by Wendy
Schultz of Wild Horse Plains (Wendy’s Café N Cakes, Edith
Terrace, Balaklava). Sara and Michael spent their unforgettable honeymoon
in Penang, Malaysia and have made their home in the house Michael
grew up in here in Dublin.
Dublin
History Group Report
The preparation for our stall at the Paddy’s Market was very
time consuming, but we were able to present a Christmas well stocked
stall last November. The quantity of our large padded stockings and
baby floor rugs would never have been possible without the help of
Sue Pearce who stayed at PT’s for a week, from the South East.
It was all worth it, by the time the 24th of December arrived there
was only one large stocking, two small ones and two baby rugs remaining.
We
were delighted to receive word (just before Christmas )from the SA
History Trust that the $400.00 that we had applied for to finance
a large number of photographs to be scanned, had been granted.. Thankyou
a great Christmas present.
The Tiller / Field families combined their deferred Christmas family
lunch and
Margaret’s special birthday celebration to December 28th ( Marg’s
birthday).
The family hired the Mallala Institute that really looks lovely when
it is decorated.
It was a truly memorable day for everyone—especially Margaret.
Everyone can now look forward to the next special family birthday
(that has a zero in it), to celebrate all together once again.
A belated Happy Birthday Margaret from us all. May there be many more.
The bingo will resume on February 5th at 7.15pm followed by the first
Thursday of each month there after. The special Christmas Bingo was
enjoyed by everyone. Pat McCann and Dot Leak were our callers for
the night. It was unfortunate that Jim and Val Cody and Ron Smith
(our other Senior Cits callers) were unable to attend. The History
Group are indebted to the Seniors for their commitment to call for
us, no matter what the weather is, two of these four callers at least
always attend the community event. If it was not for them, there would
be no bingo for us to enjoy. Thankyou all very much.
We are
most appreciative for all the hours that Helen Smith’s father,
Desmond spends making wooden baskets in variable seizings for us.
This year his latest design, the wishing well, of which he made 27
in total were used for the table decorations for the 2008 year seven
graduates presentation at the Mallala Primary School.
Joe and Julie Ward volunteered to burn the markings onto them, and
then finally they were decorated and filled with sweets by us. The
completed wells looked great, it was a combined effort that was appreciated
by both students and teachers alike.
The wooden baskets were individually painted by Beverly Jones and
Barbara
Kennedy, four of the bears were donated, Peter Smyth donated six kilos
of
Christmas mixture to fill them,
Keryn Laikve, Anne Marie Paach , Christine Hunter and the committee
donated or the History Group financed the sweets for the 100 odd Christmas
trees made ,and were all sold. Thankyou all so very much for all your
combined support.
January
HISTORICAL HAPPENINGS
January 19 1982 Ian and Christine Featherstone purchased Lot 74—-the
Former Dublin Roadhouse
January 1989 Geraldine Schutt was awarded the Australia Day Citizen
of the year for the area North of the River Light. The ceremony was
held in the Dublin Institute and the presentation was made by Mr Bill
Forby the Mallala District Council’s Chairman
January 24th 1990 The Dublin and Districts Senior Citizens’
Club received $120 establishment grant and was offered a photocopying
service. This followed an approach for financial assistance by the
club.
January 1991 Following a visit by a State Heritage Branch representative,
the Dublin Community Club asked council, which owns the building,
to consider the list of proposed repairs.
A motion that the repairs be considered in the 1991/2 budget was lost
,and it was moved that the matter be
considered at the next council meeting.
Subject to funds being available, council agreed to supply and pay
for the installation of two exit lights for the community hall.
BIRTHDAYS`
Ron Ferme Raymond Thompson Emily Munzer
TODAYS
HAPPENINGS
On the 25th. October the late Dean Frick’s property was actioned
by Brian
Manual of Mallala.
Scooby, Eric Sutton’s little dog was so pleased to show off
his great trophy—a dead three foot brown snake—when Eric
returned home from a days outing in mid December. So many of our pets
are killed by snakes ,it was good to hear of one surviving an attack
Keryn and John Pepe are well prepared for this years summer. They
had a pool delivered in November which will have plenty of use on
hot days by all the family and I guess a friend or two at times .
The Adelaide Irish Band called into the New Dublin Hotel again this
year on their way home from the Pt. Pirie Christmas Parade ,where
they have marched for many years.
It is great that they stop here. .They play for twenty minutes or
so, and the music is
thoroughly enjoyed by the licensee, staff and patrons alike.
If you missed them on the first Saturday of December last year, they
will be back on the same weekend this year at around 4-15 pm.
There is a very nice home being erected on the corner of Seventh Street
and North Terrace. With this addition, there are now four dwellings
on the Seventh Street extension and North Terrace. It will not be
too long before council will have to widen the narrow, one way track
that is the only access to all the properties.
Maurice Woodley is spending his school holidays being Phillip Brow’s
right hand helper. It is difficult for students to obtain some work
experience during their school holidays in this day and age, and especially
when the boss lives in the town It is, by all accounts, working very
well. Phillip has an offsider and Maurice is learning just how much
work is entailed in looking after wooden floors. .
Ross Mc Lean has commenced erecting a new fence around their Seventh
Street property. Besides getting everything, as they would like it
inside, Ross has already laid some concrete across the rear of the
house
February
HISTORICAL HAPPENINGS
February 21 1990 $80,000.00 damage was caused when a unoccupied weatherboard
house in Seventh Street was guttered just before 6.30am. Both the
Dublin & Mallala CFS attended and extinguished the fire within
20 minutes.
Senior Constable Tom Nyenhuis of Mallala stated there were suspicious
circumstances surrounding the cause of the fire. The house and contents
were guttered, only the shell of the house remained standing and that
was expected to be demolished within a week or so. NB In reality it
was several years before they were knocked down.
February 10th 1991The Port Parham Club has started the year with lots
of enthusiasm. Fifty eight people attended the AGM
President Russell Munzer: vice president Pat Mc Cann : secretary Fay
Eatts : ass. secretary Beverly Jones : treas.
Sid Starkey together with twelve committee members. Subs were both
set and due. $15.00 double and $7.50 single.
February 23 1991 The Dublin Ratepayers Ass. combined with the CFS
to stage a Carnival for Coats. This
fundraising event was to enable the brigade to purchase CFS turn-out
coats for it’s members.
During the evening the Dublin appliance was commissioned and handed
over to the brigade.
It was a real country family event with a pig on the spit and numerous
stalls
February 1995 Iain and Lorna Cameron sold their Dublin Motors property
together with all its machinery and tools by auction. Lee Lin Hui
was the successful bidder for the property only, comprising of Lots
26 & 27.
BIRTHDAYS
Paul Griscti Raymond Thompson
TODAYS
HAPPENINGS
The Tuesday of the last week of school before the Christmas break
commenced Chris Jenkins filled in for Maxine Symes driving the Dublin
school bus .
Our Dublin business’s are very pleased with their December takings.
It is good that our small town has such a good reputation for quality
merchandise together with friendly, courteous
assistants behind the counters. People from near and far pre-order
their requirements then pack their prepared order in the esky on their
way home whether, it is down the peninsular or up north. Then there
are the Adelaide residents who travel every so often to purchase their
next few months supply of meat.
The butcher shop will soon be on the internet, which is a wonderful
service to it’s customers.
The annual Slug Out cricket match between the Dublin Cricket Club
members and the New Dublin Hotel patrons was a very successful event
at the Dublin Oval, once again this year. The day was well attended,
the weather was OK and the cricket club were the victors by two runs.
Helen and Gerry Gramarzio were really exhausted by the 24th December
that they were really looking forward to relaxing on the River Murray
boat that Helen had arranged for five days. Just the two of them and
a bag of books. The boys looked after the farm for their parents By
the way they are on the Internet now
Monday 15th December. The former Dublin Line Dance members enjoyed
a Christmas get together at the Dublin pub. Rita, Barbara, Beverly,
Pat., Loretta, Jenny and Dawn were all pleased see one another and
to catch up on all each others news as they do not see each other
every week or so as in the old Line Dancing days
The Laivki Family hosted an open house Christmas Day breakfast at
their home in Seventh Street and the Dyer family tea was at Audrey
and Jim Elliot’s home this year.
31st December by 5-30 pm the Dublin Hotel had 100 meals booked for
the nights New Year celebrations. The staff were flat strap all night.
Former Residents News
The Tran family has grown some what since they left Dublin Grandma
and Grandpa Tran have four granddaughters now Phu has the oldest,
Lila aged 5 : Mia aged 3, daughter of Phuong and Brenton Mc Innes
: and Phillip and Beck, Trinity aged 4 years and the latest arrival
Lillee Mai ,born on November 17th.
Just before Christmas PT received a phone call from Beryl Smith nee
Arnold from Queensland. Regrettably Beryl rang to cancel her copy
of the Dispatch, that she has looked forward to receiving for the
past four years.
Unfortunately Beryl is unable to read it any longer, she is going
blind, but she is going to endeavour to get her grand daughter to
type up some memories of her school days at the Windsor school in
the late 1920s to the early 1930s. Beryl has already sent two school
photos together with all the students’ names, a few years back.
On October 26th Michelle and Colin Jones celebrated their wedding
at Bethany Park,
Bethany, with family and friends.
The beautiful ceremony was followed by a delicious gourmet afternoon
tea. A lovely day was spent by every guest. Congratulations and we
all wish you every happiness for your future together.
On Friday December 12th Renee Wink, Ethel Shrubsole, Jack & Heather
Jenkin, Gwen Secomb together with Pinery friends Grace and Colin Blacket
and Margaret & Bill Johnson enjoyed lunch at the Dublin Hotel
with Alistair and Daphne. It was good to share photos and stories
of their New Zealand family and church life, and all the activities
of the Pinery and Windsor churches.
Barbara Kennedy was delighted to be able to catch up with her friend
and former Windsor neighbour Peggy
Young from Brisbane who is visiting her family in Gawler, for Christmas
/ New year.
Fiona Kennedy and Brad Frencham traveled to Sydney for New Year just
to see the fireworks display. They had an excellent position near
the Opera House—they should have to because they got there at
9am Wednesday morning. The previous year the pair went to Melbourne
to check their fire works display out.
Dublin
Institute Committee Update
Encouraging signs for hire ring the hall for 2009 look promising with
the first booking on January 3rd. In mid February/ early March the
upgrading of the supper room will commence. In their 2008/9 budget
the council allocated $2000.00 towards the floor being resurfaced
and the new floor covering, followed by a new refrigerator being installed
with part finance being granted by the Mallala Council’s Community
Partnership Programme in 2008. The committee have raised the remaining
finance required to complete the project. The committee’s intention
is to replace the bar as well in the coming months. The existing bar
has served the community well over many years, but it does need a
face lift. More than likely the frame work will remain, it will only
be the front cladding and the bar top replaced .The work will not
restrict the hall being used for bingo or a public display/ public
meeting etc. but the use of the hall for a private function will not
be possible for March through to possibly early April.
The Fighting Forces Comfort Fund Embroidery will be taken to Artlab
ASAP to be restored. Allan White has donated $1000 & the Veteran
Affairs $250-00 required for this work to be done.
The number
of people who attended the Christmas Paddy’s Market in November
was a little disappointing for the stall holders, but for those people
who did visit they left with their bags full.The winners of the raffle
were (1)R. Makings (2)Michael Schaffer (3) B. Miller. Thankyou to
those who purchased a ticket and donated the prizes .
Obituaries
John Stevenson
14-4-1938 to 4-12-2008
On Wednesday 10th December at 2pm we were at the Dublin Institute
attending John’s funeral, more fondly known as John the Pom.
He had fought a year long battle with cancer which he lost on the
4th December at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
His wife, Karen read a eulogy that she had written and re– written
so many times that she probably didn’t need to read it as much
as recite it. Those present were then asked if anyone would like to
say a few words. No one was brave enough to stand, though so many
of us would dearly love to have had enough courage to have spoken
of the amazing man who had touched and enriched so many of our lives.
He was born an Englishman and in the truest sense of the word, he
was a gentleman, yet he became a true blue Aussie through his spirit
and standards. Karin was so right when she said that sitting still
wasn’t something John was capable of ! John was fitter and a
harder worker than many men half his age or less, and was there to
help so many people, without expectation of payment or even a favour
in return.
Tears flowed freely, not only from his family but, from so many of
us in the community who realised that we had lost a true friend and
mate.
Beer and Barbies were his relaxation but only when the days work had
been done, and usually only when there was not enough daylight left
to still be working outside!
John’s strength of character, his ability to adapt to life’s
changes and overcome the hurdles placed in his way should offer inspiration
to us all, and for those of us lucky enough to have been referred
to as his friends, lets be grateful to have shared in his life, and
I am sure we will all treasure the memories we have of Pommie John.
Our hearts go out to his children, grandchildren, extended family,
and especially to Karen, Samantha, and John Boy
Stories of John’s kindness, spirit and good nature will echo
in pubs and around barbies for many years to come.
Chris
Mackay, Kym Pike and Family
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Violet
May Bull
31 August 1925— 12 November 2008
Our Mum was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
Grandma passed away peacefully at the Ira Parker Nursing Home at Balaklava
where she had lived for the past three years.
Mum loved living in North Terrace, Dublin for 26 years, where she
made many friends. Joining the Dublin Senior Citizens Club was great
for Mum; she enjoyed attending their meetings each Tuesday in the
Dublin Hall and joining them on their bus trips. It was so good that
we only lived around the corner from her, here in Dublin. We were
able to just call in on our way out shopping to ask if she needed
anything, Jason and Kelly saw so much more of her and their
Grandfather when he was alive.. They, like us would frequently just
pop around for a while when we had some spare time. And if Mum needed
us for ever what reason , we were there within a couple of minutes.
Mum was laid to rest at the Dublin Cemetery with her loving husband
Frank.
She will be missed greatly by us all.
Adrian, Jane and family
Nikolaos Manolaros
16 June 1939— 30 October 2008
17 October 2008 by the old calendar
Nikolaos
was born in Samos, Greece being one of four children.
He migrated to Australia (Sydney) at the age of nineteen years of
age in 1959
In 1960 he married Styliani Harpas . From this marriage there were
four children, Vicky, Angela, Alex and Father Nektarios (Peter the
painter) from this generation there are now nine grandchildren .
The family moved to Dublin in 2006, where he lived a peaceful and
joyful life with his wife, son, daughter in law and their three children,
Alexandra, Nikolaos and Styliani who all attend Mallala Primary School.
Coming to live in Dublin fulfilled a life long dream of living in
the country for Nikolaos., who passed away
suddenly but peacefully. He will be sadly missed by all his family
and friends.
Eternal Memory
“Into thy hands Lord I commend my soul and body
Bless me, have mercy on me. And grant me eternal life “ Amen
The Manolaros Family
Windsor Uniting Church News
Windsor
Uniting Church - 135 years old on 21stDecember.
The first church services were conducted in the homes of Mr Francis
Diment and Mr George Baker. Then in 1873 the Church was built. Miss
Sarah Baker laid the foundation stone on 30th September that year,
and sadly the stone has been missing for several years. Was it removed
when the porch was added in 1910 or could it have been removed at
a much later date than that? Does anyone have any photos of the Church
that include the foundation stone or photos taken when the front porch
was added in 1910. or could it have been moved at a much later date
than that?
Does anyone have photos of the church that include the foundation
stone or when the porch was completed by Mr Cheney.
Christmas Carols Service at Windsor Uniting Church 17th December
Rev Geoff Graetz lead a very happy evening of carol singing and the
good news stories of Christmas, some in modern day language from the
Aussie Bible. Gabrielle Wink told us her story about why she enjoys
Christmas and most important a reminder to all of us about the REAL
reason for the Season. Gwen Secomb read a modern version of the Nativity
story called email Jesus@Bethlehem. Special thanks must go to Dot
Leak for her cheerful decorations in the Church and to Jill Pearson
for her beautiful hand stitched Christmas hanging for the Church.
Offerings for the evening will go to the Christmas Bowl appeal with
the many wonderful overseas aid projects and to the CWA Emergency
Appeal to assist South Australian families in need. Everyone enjoyed
a delicious supper after the service. Young people who attended were
given red & green balloons with Jesus is the Reason for the Season
written on them.
Peter Webb lead the service at Windsor on 21st Decemberwith the Christmas
story as his theme
Gwen Secomb
The World
Day of Prayer service will be held in the Mallala
Anglican church on Friday 6th March - time and speaker to be announced.
The program has been arranged by the Churches of Papua New Guinea.
Fathers
Christmas’s visit to Long Plains
On Monday
22nd December about 40 children and their parents joined in the Christmas
spirit by singing carols and then the children played games. As usual
Alan Parker played the piano for the carol singing and the children's
games. Everyone sang Jingle Bells to welcome Santa to the hall and
children sat quietly waiting for Santa to call their name and receive
a gift. Before Santa left he drew the four raffle prizes for the Long
Plains Red Cross.The lucky winners were 1st prize - large knitted
toy - Carissa Daniel, Goodie Basket - Tracey Starr, Christmas pudding
- Leah Tynan and Potted Poinsettia - Mrs Gav McArdle. Everyone enjoyed
a cold drink and an ice cream before heading home after a happy evening
Gwen Secomb
Mallala Play Group
Mallala
Playgroup entered Playgroup S A's Playgroup of the Year Competition.
There were two winners one for Metropolitan and one for regional,
which we won. Network Ten's Jane Reilly - a Playgroup SA Patron announced
the awards at Playgroup S A's Playgroup at the Zoo on Wednesday 22nd
Oct 2008 (held during National Children's Week) and we were presented
with a plaque by Minister for Early Childhood Development Jay Weatherill.
Our prize was a clam sandpit full of toys and resources for Mallala
CPC (Child Parent Centre) valued at $500.
Our
entry was a giant treasure map of all this year's fun activities all-leading
up to our end of year break-up party when we got a special visit from
Father Christmas. Each child put their handprint around the map to
make the border. This year we had 27 members with a total of 42 children.
About 30 children attend playgroup each Wednesday morning during the
school term from 9am - 11am at Mallala CPC (located on school grounds).
Mel Baker
Mallala
Playgroup is for children 0 - 5 years. Indoor/outdoor play, painting,
play dough, craft, activities, songs and lots more.
Commences Wednesday 28th January 2009.
Free Introductory Session.
Enquiries - phone Mallala Primary School (08) 8527 2240.
Council
Goss
To Anne
Marie Eaton and her husband Michael we are all delighted to hear the
news of your forth coming addition to your family in the middle of
this year.
Just before Christmas Bridget Sara ,the representative from the Yorke
Regional Development Board on several Mallala Council boards became
engaged to Stewart Johns Congratulations to you both.
Derrick Lawson is doing a wonderful job of restoring his home just
outside of Mallala.
Julie and her husband had the best Christmas present out, they had
moved into their new home.
Mallala Mayor Tony ,Flaherty spent a week in Sydney over the Christmas—
New year break.
