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12th February, 2015

A community newspaper produced by Pyramid Hill College

Diary

February

13 Schools House Swimming Sports 14 Lions Market Valentine’s Day 19 VFF Meeting Vic Hotel 26 Swimming Pool & Tennis Club Family Night

March

18 RACV Fly the Flag Rally Morning Melodies 24 PHNC Catering Committee AGM 27 End of 1st Term

Produced by

Pyramid Hill College

Kelly Street, Pyramid Hill, 3575 Tel: 5455 7377 Fax: 5455 7106 Email: [email protected] Website: www.pyramidhillc.vic.edu.au

Pyramid Hill College

Indonesian Language Assistant

Lions Market This Saturday

14th February

9.00—1.00

Memorial Hall Come along and check out the

stalls and enjoy a cuppa and a chat (morning tea provided by

Men’s Shed for gold coin

donation)

Pyramid Hill College & St. Patrick’s School House Swimming Sports

Friday, 13th February

Beginning at 9.00 am at the Pyramid Hill

Swimming Pool - all welcome

Give Blood Help Save Lives - did you know that

three lives are saved from each

donation to Blood Bank— a group

travel to Bendigo every 3 months.

Next trip is Monday, 16th February. Please call 5455 1287 if you would

like to come along.

Pyramid Hill College has been fortunate

enough to receive funding to employ an

Indonesian Language Assistant. We are

pleased to welcome Tiara Maharani, who

is our new Assistant and she will be

living in our community for the rest of

the year.

Tiara’s role at the College will be to

work with students and teachers to

provide expertise and correct language

usage and contribute to the Indonesian

language program through other

activities. Tiara has written some

information about herself below.

My name is Tiara Cita Maharani, but people call me Tiara. I was born in

Ciamis, West Java on June 9, 1991. I live with my mother and my

brother in Majalengka, West Java. My mother is a teacher. She teaches

accounting in a vocational school. My brother is in college. He’s

studying Resort & Tourism Management in NHI, Bandung.

My hobbies are reading and dancing. I like reading detective novels or

everything. I like traditional dances, especially jaipongan. Besides, I also

like to cook.

I’m so happy to be an Indonesian Language Assistant to Pyramid Hill

College. The staff and students are so wonderful. Hopefully, I can be a

part of Pyramid Hill College and contribute to any events and celebra-

tions.

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For more

informa�on:

Gwen Searle

54559238

Robyn Spowart

54559278

Kids Rock

** Tuesday, 24th February

Church of Christ Hall

3:30 to 5:00

Open for children 5 years old

or Prep to Year 8 to enjoy

Games, Stories, Craft & Singing - $1

It would be great to see you

there

kidsROCK

Need a Caterer?? Pyramid Hill Pre-School

Committee is available for all your catering needs

Dinners, Weddings,

Birthdays, Funerals,

Afternoon Teas,

Clearing Sales

Reasonable rates

Contact: Rachel Cain

0428 557 231

R. A Gregory & Sons

Funeral Directors

John Gregory 5444 0697

Incorp with AG Adams & Sons

Kerang 5452 1111 No travel charge—northern area

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Seniors News Just a reminder that our Luncheon is on Friday, 13th February. Hope everyone is keeping cool and Happy Birthday to anyone having one. Just a reminder - we offer:

♦ Cards every Thursday at 7 pm

♦ Crib on the first Friday of each month at 1.30 pm

♦ Lunch every second Friday

♦ DVD and cuppa every third Friday

♦ Bingo every fourth Friday 1.30pm If there is a fifth Friday, then it is lunch at the Pub. Come along to any event and enjoy a nice

social occasion. Membership is $2 and open to all

over 55. There are several vacancies on the

committee, so don’t be shy, its not hard work. Just come along to the next

committee meeting on 17th February at 5pm and show your interest.

From our card reporter Peg - Thursday, 5th—six played 500—Ivor, Peg and

Jeanette won 4 games. Trevor, Wanda & Jess won 2. Early night after supper.

Friday—Crib was played—Terry & Peg versus June & Carol. Peg & Terry won first 4 games, June & Carol the last, so they went home while they were in

front!! Very sporting of Peg & Terry!

Another trip planned for cooler weather.

Stay well, Stay safe!

Advertisement

Hon PETER WALSH MLA Your State Member of Parliament Representing Murray Plains Electorate

496 High Street, ECHUCA 3564

Phone 5482 2039 Email: [email protected]

Please feel free to contact my office if I can be of help with matters concerning

the State Government or any of its departments.

Authorised by Peter Walsh, 496 High Street, Echuca, 3564

For Sale From Senior Citz

One Pool Table

Size: 8’ x 4’ Immaculate condition Very solid, very heavy

$1500

Contact Zelma - 0428 111 852

or any committee member

Mologa &

District

Landcare Group

A general meeting of the Mologa & District

Landcare group will be held

on 24th February, at 8 pm at the Boyd residence.

All members & non members welcome.

Items for discussion:

The Centennial Anzac Day Service and any other

matter concerning Landcare.

Enquiries to Bill

5436 5275

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VICTORIA HOTEL

Phone: 5455 7391 Cold Beer

Wines & Spirits

Lunch and Dinner

Wednesday to Saturday

Accommodation

Catering for functions

Bottle Shop

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

Kitchen open

Wednesday-Saturday lunch and dinner

Chinese & Australian meals available

Lunch Specials Choose from 10 different

$10 meals

Wednesday

Steak Night - $20 Scotch or T-Bone

with a free house drink

Thursdays—Parma Night Classic parma $17 8 different parmas to choose from—$18 Plus free house drink

Fridays

Joker Poker Fridays Free ticket with every drink

bought between 6-8pm. Must be there to win.

$5 Dry Schooners 6-8pm

Follow us on facebook for all our news, updates, specials

and events.

Victoria Hotel supplies

Kwik Gas swap bottles - all

types of bottles accepted.

Available 7 days per week

PYRAMID HILL AND DISTRICT

COMMUNITY TELEPHONE DIRECTORY 2015

The Pyramid Hill Neighbourhood House is updating the Community Telephone Directory. The only way to keep the information accurate is to gather alterations

and additions directly from telephone subscribers.

If you have any changes to the Pyramid Hill & District Community Telephone Book, please fill in the following details and return to the Pyramid Hill

Neighbourhood House no later than 27th February 2015.

Choose from two different listing formats:

Family name followed by Initials Only

OR

Family name followed by Given Names (see examples below)

Family Name…………………………………………………….........................................

Ini�als (if preferred) ………………………………………..............(eg G&M or GS&MH)

OR

Given Names (if preferred)…………………………...................……………………….

(eg George & Margaret)

Street.........................................………………………………………………………………..

Town/Locality…………….......................................................……………………

Telephone……………………....................................................…………

Mobile Telephone Number …………............................................……………

Email................................................................................................................

Fax Number………………………………............................................

Pyramid Hill Neighbourhood House

Rural Transac,on Centre

22 Kelly Street (PO Box 86)

Pyramid Hill 3575

Phone: 03 5455 7129 Email: [email protected] Fax: 03 5455 7122

Do you have an over supply of vegies or fruit or other

home grown, home made produce? SWAP IT !!

At Pyramid Hill Neighbourhood House

Every Thursday Apples for oranges?? Eggs for biscuits?? Cabbage for marmalade??

SWAP or DONATE!! You can donate your excess produce or make a donation for some nice fresh

produce if you have nothing to swap. “No dairy or meat”

Further Information: Phone: 5455 7129 Email: [email protected]

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Pyramid Hill Store 2 Kelly St, Pyramid Hill

Phone: 5455 7322 Fax: 5455 7241

Great range of Groceries

Fresh Fruit & Vegetables

Deli Items Meat & Bread

Bottle Shop Rural Supplies

Elgas Bottles

Everything you need!

FREE Home Delivery Telstra Phone Re-Charge

Citylink Passes

Fishing Licences

Elgas Agents

ATM

Bendigo Bank On-Line

Agency

Bank Hours 10am-4pm

Monday - Friday

Trading Hours Saturday 9 am-1.30 pm

Sunday 10 am-1.30 pm

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

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

Tuesday- 1:30-4.00 Thursday- 1:30-4.00 Bulk billing will only be done if you are a current holder of a Health Care, DVA or Pension card, are under 17 years, or if you are having a Care Plan procedure, getting results. If you require out of hours medical care Emergency = Ring 000

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

Alternatively you can ring the After Hours GP Helpline T: 1800 022 222, Your call is answered by a registered nurse who triages your call and if determined that you would benefit from talking to a GP, your call is then transferred. If it is determined that the call is a “Emergency’ they will call 000 for you and stay on the line with you until help arrives.

Pyramid Hill Family Clinic - Gladfield Rd Jaeschke Silos

Geoff Burke your local agent for

Jaeschke Silos

Selling Field Bins

(Grain & Super)

and Silos

Phone 5455 7339 a.h. Mobile 0428 557 389

fax 5455 7205

Pyramid Hill Bakery

Café Open 7 Days

Mon—Fri 7am to 8.30pm

Sat-Sun - 8 am—8.30pm

Stop cooking at 8 pm

Large range of Large range of Large range of Large range of

Cakes & SlicesCakes & SlicesCakes & SlicesCakes & Slices

Freshly baked Pies, Pasties Freshly baked Pies, Pasties Freshly baked Pies, Pasties Freshly baked Pies, Pasties

Full Bainmarie at lunchFull Bainmarie at lunchFull Bainmarie at lunchFull Bainmarie at lunch

Lunch time meals MonLunch time meals MonLunch time meals MonLunch time meals Mon————FriFriFriFri

Freshly made RollsFreshly made RollsFreshly made RollsFreshly made Rolls

Fish & Chips & Ice CreamsFish & Chips & Ice CreamsFish & Chips & Ice CreamsFish & Chips & Ice Creams

Pizzas Pizzas Pizzas Pizzas ---- ThursThursThursThurs————SunSunSunSun

Eat in or take awayEat in or take awayEat in or take awayEat in or take away

Cold drinks Cold drinks Cold drinks Cold drinks ----

Slushies & Smoothies Slushies & Smoothies Slushies & Smoothies Slushies & Smoothies

and lots lots moreand lots lots moreand lots lots moreand lots lots more

Phone: 5455 7035

Pyramid Butchery

Paul Walters Phone:

5455 7115 Smallgoods

Poultry Products Ham & Bacon

Cut up and pack private stock Spit hire

Pyramid Hill, Mitiamo Pyramid Hill, Mitiamo Pyramid Hill, Mitiamo Pyramid Hill, Mitiamo Raywood, VFF MeetingRaywood, VFF MeetingRaywood, VFF MeetingRaywood, VFF Meeting

Thursday, February 19th

At 6.30 pm for tea or

7.30 pm for the meeting At the Victoria Hotel.

The meeting is to discuss a

proposed bus trip with the

Wedderburn VFF group

All members and non members

welcome

Fresh Flowers Fresh Flowers Fresh Flowers Fresh Flowers

in Bouquets and in Bouquets and in Bouquets and in Bouquets and

arrangementsarrangementsarrangementsarrangements Now available Now available Now available Now available

Phone:Phone:Phone:Phone:

5455 71375455 71375455 71375455 7137

Orders now being taken for

Valentines Day

February 14th

Member of Petals & Teleflora

Send flowers gifts and

hampers world wide.

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Building

Contractor

Home Renovations

Vinyl Siding

Concrete Works

Laurie Smith Mobile:

0427 844 064 BPB-DB-L1458

Boort Dental Clinic

For all your family dental needs

Private and Concession Card

Holder appointments Available

Phone: 5451 5230

GDB ELECTRICAL PTY LTD

(Glen Bartels) REC No 1811 ♦ General Electrical Work

♦ Supply & wiring of new Hot Water Units

♦ TV antenna installations

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

Call Glen on 0427 557342

Thinking of trading water?

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

Pyramid Newsagency/ Post Office Monday – Friday

6.00 am – 5.00pm

Saturday

8.00 am – 12 noon

Sunday - Newsagency

8 am—11 am

Post Office Closed

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

and stationeryand stationeryand stationeryand stationery Book V/Line Tickets Book V/Line Tickets Book V/Line Tickets Book V/Line Tickets and much moreand much moreand much moreand much more

Phone: 5455 7036

Fax: 5455 7150

Bettina’s

Hair Beauty &

Body Therapy

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

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

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

body spray tanningbody spray tanningbody spray tanningbody spray tanning

Vibrosaun TreatmentsVibrosaun TreatmentsVibrosaun TreatmentsVibrosaun Treatments

Sheer relaxationSheer relaxationSheer relaxationSheer relaxation

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

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

for detoxing for detoxing for detoxing for detoxing

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

Telephone

5455 7174

Quinlans Water

Deliveries Small or Large Load -

Will deliver anywhere for

Domes,c, Stock,

Swimming Pools etc.

7 DAYS A WEEK.

John & Julie Quinlan

Phone 03 5456 7408

Mobile - 0428 567 408

Pyramid Hill Pyramid Hill Pyramid Hill Pyramid Hill

Football Netball Football Netball Football Netball Football Netball

Club Club Club Club

CelebrationsCelebrationsCelebrationsCelebrations

18181818----19 April 201519 April 201519 April 201519 April 2015 The Pyramid Hill Football &

Netball Club are celebrating 125

years - 1890—2015 of Football

and Netball.

Further information from

David James - 0488 557 092

Pyramid Hill Tennis

Ladder after Round 15

Seniors

Calivil North 46 Greens 44 Sylvaterre 41.5 Yarrawalla 41 Mincha West 38 Lake Meran 32 Lake Charm 20.5 Kerang 15.5 Lake Meran finally put their Round four card in? Not too many Mars Bars at

Yarrawalla this week? Sylvaterre knocked off their perch? Are Greens making

their run!

Juniors

Greens 32 Lake Meran 28 Kerang 24 Yarrawalla 8 Mincha West 8 Lake Charm 0

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Reid Plumbing

RT40 Ditchwitch Trencher

latest technology in trenching,

fast, efficient, reliable

with compe��ve prices

Office - 5456 2574

24 hour service

Contact:

Paul Reid

0428 562 577

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

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

Gifts Seedlings-Flowering/Vegies

Citrus Trees Garden Ornaments

& Statues Osmocote, Potting Mixes

& Fertilisers Cow Manure, Chook Manure

& Blood & Bone Shrubs, Palms Natives &

Ground Cover

Holiday Hours Open Monday 22—

Wednesday 24

Closed Christmas Day

Open 26-31

Closed New Year’s Day

From 2 Jan—normal

hours Presbyterian Tyndale Church, Victoria Street

All Services - 3.30 pm

Contact Mr Ern Miller Phone 5455 7362

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Church of Christ Kelly Street

11 am Worship Service

All Welcome

_________________________________

Pyramid Hill

Uniting Church Tyndale Church, Victoria Street

Worship Services at 9 am

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Catholic Services Victoria Street

St Patrick's Pyramid Hill - Saturday

6.30pm (Eposition and confession 6pm)

Church Services

Pyramid Hill

Prescription Depot &

Cohuna Amcal

Pharmacy

Check out our monthly

catalogue specials

Expert advice from our

pharmacist any time.

St. Thomas’ Anglican Church

Sunday February 15th

9.00am Morning Prayer UCA to join us

Sunday February 22nd

10.30am Parish Service at St. Thomas’

followed by AGM and lunch

Further enquiries please phone Rector: Bishop Ron Stone

Ph: 0400 558 570

Photos WantedPhotos WantedPhotos WantedPhotos Wanted

Mologa & District Landcare Group are

seeking photos of WW1 solders on

the Mologa War Memorial .

We are producing a booklet called the

"WW1 Memorial at Mologa

Victoria" and have not been able to

obtain photos of the following

soldiers, preferably in uniform.

Name Service No.

Daniel O' Sullivan

(real name - Christopher Cooney) 5747

Patrick Joseph Ryan 2784

John Francis Ryan 890

Wilson David Townsend 2498

Charles Leonard Fyffe 5380

David Gordon Fyffe 3820

We would be very thankful if you

could help us in this matter.

Please contact.

Bill Boyd 03 5436 5275 or

[email protected]

Guido Assmann 03 5436 5282 or

[email protected]

Help NeededHelp NeededHelp NeededHelp Needed

On Wednesday, March 18th, The RACV Fly the Flag Rally will

be coming to Pyramid Hill between 1.00—2.00 pm for

afternoon tea. Approx 350 people are

expected.

The Historical Society are coordinating the food and would like as much help as possible with suitable food for a light afternoon tea.

Some people may remember

when this Rally visited our town after the floods.

Any donations received will be put towards powder-coating the historic gates to Mitchell Park.

Any enquiries to

Margaret Williamson 5455 7192

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Pyramid Tyre & Auto Service Proprietor - Paul Ballis

Phone: 5455 7214 * Tyres * Batteries * Windscreens * 24 Hour Towing * Air Conditioning * Castrol Oils * Fuchs Oils * All Mechanical Repairs * Front Wheel Alignment * TWM Pumps & Small Engines

KAZZ’S KAZZ’S KAZZ’S KAZZ’S HEELSHEELSHEELSHEELS

Pyramid Hill (In the Pyramid Hill Chemist Depot)

Call in and check out the

great range of shoes.

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

1 Kelly Street, Pyramid Hill

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

Email: [email protected]

Locally operated by Nev & Michelle Miller,

Stephen, Emma, Cody, Joan & Roy

February Specials Glanvac 6 - 100 ml - was $49.90 NOW $47

Heiniger Sheep Marker green - was $8.80 NOW $7 Dogpro Biscuits 20 kg - was $29.70 NOW $25 Purrfect Choice Cat Food 12 x 400 - $15.60!!!

While stocks last Likeusonfacebookat-www.facebook.comMillersAgSupplies

Bowls

Notes 60+ Lads

The lads, Alan, Allan, Andy and Ernie, travelled to Boort this week and let the chook off the hook in their first game. However, they made a good come back and joined the chook hunt winning their other two games. Here’s something to cheer you up, guys…Q: Did you hear about the chicken who could only lay eggs in the winter? A: She was no spring chicken.

Saturday Pennant

Division 1 played Cohuna Golf 2 and were pipped at the post, going down 67-71. Sadly, it was one of those matches we should have won!! Unfortunately, the opposition probably saw it differently. The empire was building nicely until it came crashing down in the final stages of a nail-biting finish. Our players should take heart, however, as a four shot loss is more ‘disappointing’ than ‘disasterous’! Lionel, Laurie., Jean & Andy had a great team win 31-20. Beau, Ian, Kate & Graham also recorded a sound victory 24-17, with Ian getting the accolades for the day.

Glen, Fred, Jeanette & Helen had a

battle all day, but found the going too

tough, losing 12-34.

Division 3 played Kerang and, regrettably, were not able to produce the form of the previous week. The final score of 62-78 was a good effort against very strong opposition, but still a disappointing loss given that a spot in the finals was beckoning. Charlie, Neil, Alan J., Andrew lost 20 – 33 Nola, Terry, John & Peter lost 14- 29 Brian, Allan F., Ernie & Bill put in their ever-consistent effort to win 28-16. All reports declared that Brian was on fire (a cut above the rest) and, as Skip, played some amazing, well-calculated wicks.

Working Bee: Thanks to those willing workers who attended the Working Bee last Friday when the front green was given a haircut and manicure. Brian’s knowledge and expertise in matters relating to the green keeping is invaluable. Brian, Andy, Allan F., Lionel, Bruce, Nola and Marie N. toiled through the heat in an effort to improve the playing surface and the surrounds. I’m sure all who benefit from your work will thank you. Thanks, also to Ernie who has been repairing the seats yet again. It’s a shame you weren’t around to enjoy the feast that was provided to the Working Bee crew, Ernie.

Coming Events:

Saturday Pennant: Division 1 host Leitchville. Division 3 host Kerang Golf. Players, please check whether you are the nominated Duty Rink and carry out your list of jobs as described on a sheet pinned on the Office door.

Board Meeting: The next Board Meeting is set for this coming Tuesday night 17th February at 8:00pm.

Star Day Fours Tournament: Wednesday 25th Feb 10am. Catering assistance will be required.

Pyramid Hill

Night Netball

Competition Anyone interested in playing

in the new season of Night

Netball is asked to contact:

Colleen Hampson

0427 506 375

Or Donna Wood

Elders A/C Pairs Tournament: Wednesday 11th March 1pm

Tournaments: With the end of the

Pennant season looming, there is a

myriad of tournaments being held

around the District. If you are inter-

ested in participating in any events,

please check the Notice Board in the

Clubhouse and let Lionel or Jan

know of your wishes.

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Mick’s Rural

Fencing

∗ Post & Rail

∗ Ca<le & Sheep Yards

∗ Colourbond

∗ All types of fencing

∗ Servicing all areas

Mick or Tracey

Phone: 0428 990 701

5457 1329

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

Contact

Peter Reynolds

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

Ken Talbot

Cleaning Call Ken for all your carpet and upholstery

cleaning needs Free quotes!

Phone:

0437 479 738

V/LINE

FROM MELBOURNE Monday – Friday

Train dep Melb 7.42 am & 6.23 pm

Departs Bendigo 9.59 am & 8.39 pm

Arrives Pyramid 11.00 am & 9.42 pm

Tuesday and Thursday

(Need to book on Thursdays)

Train dep Melb 1.15 pm

Coach dep Bendigo 3.30 pm

Arrive Pyramid 4.54 pm

Friday Only

Train dep Melb 7.20 pm Bendigo 9.20

Coach departs Bendigo 9.20 pm

Arrives Pyramid 10.40 pm

Saturday only



Sunday only



TO MELBOURNE Monday – Friday

Train dep Pyramid 8.18 am & 1.57 pm

Arrives Bendigo 9.21 am & 3.01 pm

Arrives Melb 11.36 am & 5.11 pm

Tuesday and Thursday

Coach dep Pyramid 10.55 am

Train dep Bendigo 12.30 pm

Arrive Melbourne 2.28 pm

Friday only

Coach dep Pyramid 5.05 pm

Arrives Bendigo 6.20 pm

Train Arrives Melb 8.49 pm

Saturday only




Sunday only




Victoria Street

Welding Trailer Repairs

Golf buggy trailers, Crates

For all welding needs and small fabrication.

Rob Alexander

Ring 0428 366 235

Tate TuitionTate TuitionTate TuitionTate Tuition VCE English & EAL

IELTS, ISLPR, OET

Preparation Face to Face or Online Tuition

Available

Reasonable Rates

Contact: Susan Tate

[email protected]

0449 239 102 www.facebook.com/

www.tuitionongoldfields

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Lions Market Saturday, 14th February

9.00—1.00

The market is back for another year. So come on down to the Memorial Hall in Kelly Street

and have a look around. Maybe buy some sweet treats,

crafty crafts, grab a BBQ breakfast, have a cuppa & some cake, homemade soaps, scented

candles, second-hand tools & Much more.

Hope to see you there!

Tennis Coaching

Tennis coaching will commence on

Tuesday the 17th of February

Beginners 4:30

Intermediate 5:00

Prof's 5:45

Existing and new participants welcome

(prep-adult)

Must have insurance through a tennis

club ($20 payable if not registered)

Lessons are $5 per child or

$10 per family

Any enquiries to

Meg - 0429 366 470

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Fertiliser

Bulk

Bulka bags

Bags

Spreading

Fertiliser & Seed

Gypsum & AgLime

Organics & Manure

Quality Pasture Seeds

Ryegrass

Clover

Lucerne

Pasture blends

Thompsons Bridge Rd, Gunbower

Phone Stuart 5487 1269

0428 871 269

www.richriverseeds.com.au

Rob MansonRob MansonRob MansonRob Manson

Phone Phone Phone Phone

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

Grader Hire

Channelling &

Drainage Works

Road Forming 50 Barber Street,

Pyramid Hill, 3575

All Trades Home

Maintenance For DeckingFor DeckingFor DeckingFor Decking

Wall & Floor TilingWall & Floor TilingWall & Floor TilingWall & Floor Tiling Fences, Sheds Fences, Sheds Fences, Sheds Fences, Sheds

& all House Repairs& all House Repairs& all House Repairs& all House Repairs

Rob Alexander

Phone: 0428 366 235

BJ RYAN PLUMBING Blaise Ryan 0412 364 263

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

Hair to ChatHair to ChatHair to ChatHair to Chat 19 Barber Street, Pyramid Hill

5455 7505 5455 7505 5455 7505 5455 7505 for all hairdressing needs

Open: Tuesdays Thursdays en: Tuesdays Thursdays en: Tuesdays Thursdays en: Tuesdays Thursdays

FridaysFridaysFridaysFridays

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Thursday 26Thursday 26Thursday 26Thursday 26thththth FebruaryFebruaryFebruaryFebruary

5.00pm 5.00pm 5.00pm 5.00pm –––– 8.00pm8.00pm8.00pm8.00pm

FREE ENTRY!

♦ Games & BBQ commencing at 5.00pm

♦ (Hamburger $2.50; Kebab $2.00;

Sausage $1.00; Coleslaw FREE)

♦ Gates open between tennis courts and swimming pool with

tennis racquets and balls available for use;

♦ Unveiling of Murals at pool;

♦ BYO old thongs to decorate and attach to the bollards in Pool

grounds (decorations and writing implements supplied).

♦ Competitions with prizes on the night: Canoe races; diving

competitions; Best bomb.

Early night due to school the following day!Early night due to school the following day!Early night due to school the following day!Early night due to school the following day!

(Happy parents/happy teachers)

Let’s hope the warm weather

is consistent to allow for the

Pool Family Night to actually

happen, after last year when all attempts were thwarted

by cold and/or wet weather.

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TI-nspire

Calculators Please contact Pyramid

Hill College if you have

one at home for sale

5455 7377

BLJ BUILDING

Brendan James New homes, renovations, extensions, contracting Email: [email protected] Website: www.bljbuilding.com.au

Mobile: 0429 179 939 Home: 5447 4620

DBU-38901

Ross James

ELECTRICAL

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♦ Residential

♦ Commercial

♦ Industrial

Mobile: 0447 161 892 [email protected]

BK TALBOT

Transport Livestock Grain Gypsum

Gravel Hay

Contact Byron

Mobile: 0428 557 404

Visiting S0licitor Pyramid Hill & DistrictPyramid Hill & DistrictPyramid Hill & DistrictPyramid Hill & District

Mobile Consultations Mobile Consultations Mobile Consultations Mobile Consultations at Home/Farm/at Home/Farm/at Home/Farm/at Home/Farm/

Business/WorkplaceBusiness/WorkplaceBusiness/WorkplaceBusiness/Workplace By appointment

Mark Ryan Legal GP Phone: 5483 7425 0429 580

035 Email: [email protected] Initial phone consultation/

advice

G L & C M Thomas Transport

Proudly Providing

Quality Service

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Community Health

Service

12 Victoria Street Pyramid Hill

9.00 am—4.00 pm Monday—Friday

Nurse can be seen here between 9—10 am

Phone: 5455 7065

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

CERT will then be activated. If a non-emergency then contact the office, or leave

a message.

All other services by

appointment only.

Enquiries to 5451 0200

Silverleaf

Nightshade

Management

FREE Field Days

Landholders who are interested in learning quality management tech-niques for tackling the weed Silverleaf Nightshade (also known as Whitehorse Nettle), are encouraged to register for one of two free field days being run in the Loddon Shire on the 25th & 26th February 2015. The days will feature up to date research and advice on management of this common summer growing weed, as well as information on how to participate in on farm trials for control of the weed. NSW DPI researcher Dr Hanwen Wu and Murrumbidgee Landcare project officer Phil Bowden will present detailed information on Silverleaf Nightshade and answer questions from participants about the best control options for the local area. Field days include:

Rothacker’s Property

384 Mysia East Road, Mysia

25th February 9am – 12pm

Welsh’s Property

48 Woods Road, Calivil

26th February 9am – 12pm To register your interest please contact Anthony Gallacher on (03) 5446 9249 or [email protected] by Monday 23rd February. Please include any dietary requirements for catering as lunch will be provided.

These events are funded by the Meat

and Livestock Association through the

New South Wales Department of

Primary Industries, Murrumbidgee

Landcare and the Graham Centre for

Agricultural Innovation and hosted by

the Loddon Plains Landcare Network.

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Ern Ferris passed away on 27th January 2015, a few weeks short of his 92nd birthday. He was born in the Pyramid Hill hospital and lived in the area all of his life, from the family farm at the Terricks to the Pyramid town. He had, at various times, worked as shearer, transport operator, share farmer, cleaner, groundsman, all to supplement the income while operating the family farm. Ern met his wife Mavis when, as a newly appointed school teacher to Bald Rock, she attended a function at the Pyramid Hall. They were married in June 1947 and moved to Mincha West. As the family of four children arrived over the next eight years they moved to Macorna, Mincha and back to the family farm in 1961. Ern and Mavis semi-retired in the late seventies, to a block on Bullock Creek near the Hill then into their house in Barber St around 1985.

He has been involved at management level in many organisations over the years, including Swimming Pool com-mittee, Macorna and Pyramid football clubs, Historical Society, the Lions Club where he was awarded the Melvin Jones Award, Lions International’s highest award for dedicated humanitar-ian service, and more recently was pleased to be on the committee of the Neighbourhood House. Through knowledge gained from years in these positions, he became the “go-to guy” for advice on club administration, council issues, and on life itself.

In earlier life, Ern had doubts about his

literacy but with assistance from Mavis

initially, he became a prolific author

and wrote a five volume set of memoirs

and assisted many other people with

producing publications recording local

history.

Ern is survived by sisters Dorothy and

Hazel, and sons Alan and Graeme.

Daughter Jenny passed away in 2004

and Neil in 2014.

The family wishes to extend sincere thanks to the people of Pyramid and district for supporting Ern’s involvement in community activities and family and friends who drove him to functions and doctor’s appointments in later years. In particular we thank the Cert Team members Cheryl, Cathy and Tania who in the words of one of them, “gave it their best shot” in Ern’s time of need. If there was ever an example of the value of the Mecaps

personal alarm system this was it.

******* Ern was a member of the Committee of Management and also a volunteer and a friend, mentor and confidant to

many in the community and especially to those who frequented the Neighbourhood House. He will

be missed greatly by all who benefited from his kindness and

words of wisdom.

The Committee of Management, Staff and Volunteers of the Pyramid Hill Neighbourhood House would like to say thank you Ern for your

commitment to our House.

Ern was a founding member of the Pyramid Hill Men’s Shed and

regularly spent time happily working on projects, learning new skills and generally being involved with the other members of the Shed. We

greatly appreciated Ern’s generous donation of the lathe and will miss seeing him at his station at the scroll saw. Members and friends will remember Ern for his support and generosity and he will be greatly

missed.

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Morning Melodies We are on the road again,

Starting on Wednesday,

18th March.

Please let me know if you are

Interested in going.

June Ballis

Lifecycle There are four stages in the life cycle of QFF: egg, larva (maggot), pupa and adult. Completion of the QFF life cycle is dependent on temperature and moisture. Each stage may take from a week to several weeks and under favourable conditions one generation takes about four weeks. (Last winter, the QFF managed to breed throughout winter in northern Victoria.) Small eggs are laid just under the skin of the fruit where they develop into maggots. Decay begins inside the fruit while the outside of the fruit may appear intact. These maggots become larvae, which when matures leave the fruit and burrow into the soil beneath the tree. Each larva forms a hard, brown barrel-like shell from its skin, inside which the pupa develops into a fly Female QFF are capable of laying several hundred eggs during their lifetime, and adults can live for many weeks. Female flies usually mate once or twice but male flies mate multiple times. There have been sterile males developed to be released into the environment to try and stop the epidemic. If you would like more information, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Sue Bennett and Brian Smith

Phone: 5455 1275

Queensland Fruit FlyQueensland Fruit FlyQueensland Fruit FlyQueensland Fruit Fly Adult QFF are about 6 to 8 mm long and

are reddish-brown coloured with yellow markings. The above are two images of the QFF which is beginning to infiltrate our area. If we decide as a community to tackle this threat now, we may have a chance of stopping it in its tracks. Obviously, as orchardists, we are deeply concerned about the spread of this threat, but if you enjoy growing your own fruit and vegies, you too should be concerned, as the QFF has the ability to completely destroy almost any fruit or vegetable crop. If you would like to see if you have this pest, or would like to destroy it, there are a few simple rules.

Buy some traps from a hardware shop and install around your fruit trees or vegie garden. (QFF prefer to infest fruit that is still hanging on the tree so put the trap inside a tree).

Collect all fruit and vegies that fall to the ground, as they could be infested and the pupae have a chance to hatch if they can move into the ground. Put all fruit that isn’t used into a sealed plastic bag and either freeze and then put in the rubbish, or put the sealed bag in the sun for a few days to cook.

Farrar’s Garage

Elgas G Mechanical Repairs

Servicing Spare Parts

VACC Senior Mechanic

Gladfield Rd, Pyramid Hill

B.H. 5455 7057

A.H 5455 7278

Concrete & Quarry Products

Phone: 5455 7304

Plumber General

plumbing services, roof, gas and drainage

**In Pyramid Hill 2nd Wednesday each

month please call to book a job **

Ring Rex 0419 553 025

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Group Booking Discounts

Discount for multiple nights

Buffet or Continental

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Your hosts -

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Phone 5453 2955

New Name for Committee Pyramid Hill Footy Ladies

Committee will now be known as

the Pyramid Hill Football/Netball Clubs Catering Committee

The Annual General

Meeting will be held on

Tuesday, 24th March

Footy Sheds at 7.30 pm

New members encouraged— we need some new members!

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