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8th March, 2018

A community newspaper produced by Pyramid Hill College

Diary

March 12 Fire Brigade Meeting 16 School Assembly 17 Get Ya Gear Out 18 Golf Working Bee 19 CERT Info Evening 24 Bowls Social Evening 25 Golf Working Bee SALT Info—Footy Club 27 Morning Melodies Golf Working Bee 29 Schools Break Up 30 Good Friday April 15 Golf Club Opening Day 16 Schools resume

Produced by Pyramid Hill College Kelly Street, Pyramid Hill, 3575 Tel: 5455 7377 No fax machine Email: press@pyramidhillc.vic.edu.au Website: www.pyramidhillc.vic.edu.au

All My Love Uncovered! The secret romance of two of Australia’s most famous faces.

For decades, Australians have fleetingly looked at the face of two literary giants when handing over a ten dollar note… never realising that Henry Lawson and Mary Gilmore, “the faces on the money” had shared a love that was kept hidden from the public.

Details of the romance did not come to light until writer, Anne Brooksbank, while researching a biography of Dame Mary Gilmore, uncovered actual letters between the two which revealed for the first time, the extraordinary relationship and the dramatic betrayal that emerged.

All My Love is a play that uses actual excerpts from the surviving letter s and so the audience discovers this story, in the actual words, from two of the greatest names in Australian literature.

Respected actor, Dion Mills, who featured in the Foxtel series Conspiracy 365 and the film Killer Elite, brings Henry Lawson to the stage. Kim Denman, from Neighbours, Blue Heelers and Romper Stomper, plays Mary Gilmore. Kim said: “Mary was a trail blazer, an important literary and political figure who dedicated her life to fighting against injustice and inequality.”

From Dion: “Lawson was such a famous and complex man. Funny, brilliant, a larrikin but very troubled. It is a rare privilege to be able to speak his actual words when telling this true story. While many of us grew up reading his works like “The Loaded Dog” and his other incredible stories of the bush, few have seen the romantic side of this Aussie bloke.”

Producer Christine Harris has been touring high profile shows across Victoria for over two decades, says this production brings to life a famous yet forgotten woman. Christine said: “I guarantee, after seeing All My Love, you will never look at a ten dollar note the same way again!” “Mary is a celebrated writer and led campaigns for women’s right to vote, establishing pensions and for aboriginal rights.”

Already Denman and Mills have received rave reviews for their performance in this

production. Don’t miss it - Pyramid Hill Memorial Hall - Wednesday, 21st March at 8 pm.

Book now - gotix.com.au or 5434 6100.

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VICTORIA HOTEL

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

Australian meals available Sorry No Chinese Meals

Lunch Specials Choose from 10 different

$12 meals

Wednesday Steak Night - $22

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

$1,200

Free ticket with every drink bought between 6-8pm. Must be there to win.

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

and events. www.facebook.com/victoriahotelpyramidhill

Victoria Hotel supplies

Kwik Gas swap bottles - all

types of bottles accepted.

Available 7 days per week

Cold Beer

Wines & Spirits

Lunch and Dinner

Wednesday to Saturday

Accommodation

Catering for functions

Bottle Shop

Rob MansonRob MansonRob MansonRob Manson

Phone Phone Phone Phone

0407 509 0110407 509 0110407 509 0110407 509 011

Grader Hire

Channelling &

Drainage Works

Road Forming 50 Barber Street,

Pyramid Hill, 3575

R. A Gregory & Sons

Funeral Directors John Gregory

5444 0697 Incorp with AG Adams & Sons

Kerang 5452 1111 No travel charge—northern area

FOR APPOINTMENTS

PH: 5451 5220

2 COUTTS ST, BOORT VIC

3537

ST ANTHONY’S FAMILY

MEDICAL PRACTICE

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CONSULTING TIMES

MON TO FRI - 9:00AM TO

5:00PM

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

DIAL 000

Blast From the PastBlast From the PastBlast From the PastBlast From the Past

Pyramid Hill Advertiser

November 4, 1931

Air News

Miss Joyce Glass had the unique experience of journeying from Pyramid to the Kerang show last Wednesday by aeroplane. When above the showground the air pilot signalised their arrival by looping the loop, which provided an added thrill for the fearless young passenger.

Messrs Geoff Manley (Mincha) and Reg Hodges (Pyramid) are well on the way to securing a air pilot's license. Their exercises in the air during the past three weeks (under Capt. Roberts' tuition) have given township residents a good deal of interesting, exciting, and gratuitous, entertainment.

November 25 1931

Local Airmen

After intensive tuition under the capable guidance of Captain Roberts, two well-known local young men, Messrs. Geoff Manley and Reg Hodges, appeared before an official examiner, and gained the airman's license with "flying colours." We heartily congratulate them on their success.

December 2 1931

Pyramid's First Airman

Reg Hodges claims the distinction of being Pyramid's first airman, and also being the first resident to acquire an aeroplane. He arrived here early on Monday morning with his air machine, a sports model Spartan Moth, and made a graceful landing. He is the recipient of numerous congratulations.

Pyramid Hill

Prescription Depot &

Cohuna Amcal

Pharmacy Expert advice from our pharmacist any time.

5455 7016

Pyramid Hill Fire Pyramid Hill Fire Pyramid Hill Fire Pyramid Hill Fire Brigade Brigade Brigade Brigade

General MeetingGeneral MeetingGeneral MeetingGeneral Meeting Monday March 12Monday March 12Monday March 12Monday March 12

8pm8pm8pm8pm

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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 - $110 delivered Everything you need! FREE Home Delivery

Telstra Phone Re-Charge

Citylink Passes

Fishing Licences

Elgas Agents

ATM

Trading Hours Mon—Fri - 8.30—5.30

Saturday 9 am-1.30 pm

Sunday 10 am-1.30 pm

Pyramid Bakery Café

Phone 5455 7035

to order

Mon—Fri 7am to 8.30pm Sat-Sun - 8 am—8.30pm

Cooking till 8 pm

Come try our winter menu

Fresh Salad Rolls/Wraps with home roasted Chicken and home cooked Silverside, also ham.

Caesar Wraps - hot or cold

Pizza - Thursday - Sunday from 5 pm

Pies - flavoured or plain

Sausage Rolls - - cheesy /plain Try our lovely Pasties

Hamburgers, Fish ‘n Chips, large selection cold drinks

Come in and sit down or

takeaway

Cappuccino, Latte or Flat White Coffee

Large range of cakes and slices

Pandasal fresh on

Saturdays & Homemade bread and rolls

Birthday Cakes, small

medium, large

Phone: 5455 7035

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 557 342

Pyramid Hill

Butchery Phone: 5455 7115

Smallgoods

Poultry Products Deli Goods

Cut up & pack private stock Range of fresh fruit and

vegetables.

This week’s specials:

Rump Steak $22.99 kg

Legs of Lamb $10.99 kg

Iceberg Lettuce $2 each

Loddon Valley

Tennis Results - Round 18

Calivil Nth 121 (5) def Lake Meran 40 (0) Dingee 104 (4.5) def Sylvaterre 79 (0.5) Yarrawalla 118 (5) def Calivil 67 (0) Raywood 103 (5) def Bears Lagoon 78(0)

Seniors Points %

Calivil North 69.5 218 Lake Meran 50.5 103.5 Yarrawalla 48.5 120 Dingee 47.5 117 Mincha West 41 97.5 Calivil 33 93 Raywood 27 79 Sylvaterre 22 74 Bears Lagoon 17 60

Junior Results Lake Meran 24 def Calivil North 10 Sylvaterre forfeited to Dingee Calivil forfeited to Yarrawalla Raywood & Bears Lagoon joint forfeit

Juniors Points %

Lake Meran 52 118 Dingee 50 325 Yarrawalla 46 180 Calivil North 38 61 Mincha West 34 46 Sylvaterre 26 51 Bears Lagoon 18 0 Calivil 14 0 Raywood 8 50

Wanted

Junior Auskick/Football

Coach - F-2 kids

Starting Term 2 for the football season.

Expressions of Interest—

text or call Kelly Gould

0438 198 588

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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

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

V/LINE FROM MELBOURNE Monday – Friday Train dep Melb 7.41am & 6.25 pm Departs Bendigo 9.56 am & 8.34 pm Arrives Pyramid 11.07 am & 9.45 pm

Tuesday and Thursday

(Need to book on Thursdays) Train dep Melb 1.20 pm Coach dep Bendigo 3.06 pm Arrive Pyramid 4.44 pm

Friday Only

Train dep Melb 7.02pm Bendigo 8.51 Coach departs Bendigo 9.05 pm Arrives Pyramid 10.20 pm

Saturday & Sunday only

Train dep Melb 8.00 am & 6.35 pm Arrives Bendigo 10.05am & 8.38pm Arrives Pyramid 11.16 am & 9.49 pm

TO MELBOURNE

Monday – Friday

Train dep Pyramid 8.10am & 2.06pm Arrives Bendigo 9.20 am & 3.16pm Arrives Melb 11.34 am & 5.25 pm

Tuesday and Thursday

Coach dep Pyramid 10.45 am Train dep Bendigo 12.05 pm Arrive Melbourne 2.23 pm

Friday only

Coach dep Pyramid 5.15 pm Arrives Bendigo 6.30 pm Train Arrives Melb 8.43 pm

Saturday only

Train dep Pyramid 8.03 am & 2.26pm Arrives Bendigo 9.16 am & 3.39 pm Arrives Melb 11.23 am & 5.44 pm

Sunday only Train dep Pyramid 8.03 am & 5.25pm Arrives Bendigo 9.16 am & 6.38 pm Arrives Melb 11.23 am & 8.44pm

KAZZ’S KAZZ’S KAZZ’S KAZZ’S

HEELSHEELSHEELSHEELS

Pyramid HillPyramid HillPyramid HillPyramid Hill

Chemist Depot

Call in and check out

the styles and colours

At the Chemist Depot

Royal Children’s Royal Children’s Royal Children’s Royal Children’s Hospital AppealHospital AppealHospital AppealHospital Appeal

Still 3 Fridays to go for the Still 3 Fridays to go for the Still 3 Fridays to go for the Still 3 Fridays to go for the Spinning WheelSpinning WheelSpinning WheelSpinning Wheel

Vic Hotel will be running a spinning wheel to raise money for the Children’s Hospital Appeal, up until Good Friday on

Friday 9th, 23rd and 30th March. No spinning wheel on Friday, 16th March as Robyn Fidler will be shaving her hair

for Cancer Support. Please support these functions to raise funds for very worthwhile causes.

Pyramid Hill College & St. Pat’s

House Swimming Sports

Our swimming sports were held in magnificent weather conditions and the level of enthusiasm and participation by competitors was particularly impressive. Whilst records tumbled and students gave their all in the pool, the sportsmanship displayed was also a highlight of the day. House Captains Ed Caburnay, Ethan Ellis, Mikayla Gibson and Olivia Hampson demonstrated great leadership as they motivated their troops and had them entering as many events as possible to gather points for their team.

Competition in the pool was tough all day, with Loddon house coming home with the win.

The parent v teacher v school captain v sports captain relay was once again the highlight of the day. This time the school captain team was awarded first place after the staff team was disqualified for using an illegal swimming aid to enhance their performance.

It was also great to have such parent enthusiasm with the Junior events. The much anticipated race, that junior students describe as the fun race, when parents drag them through the water, was once again hotly contested. Parents demonstrated their prowess in the water as they had their eyes focused on the finish line. Pleased to say that all children in tow, also completed the race safely.

Thank you to Miss Closter and Mr McCann and all staff for the organisation and orchestration of a very successful day. A special thank you to Sarah and the St Patrick’s staff for their organisation of the Junior events.

Finally, thank you to the large, support-ive crowd of parents, grandparents and friends of the college who came along to help us celebrate the day.

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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

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

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

5455 7174 For A New You!

Quinlans Water Deliveries

Small or Large Load Will deliver anywhere

for

Domes4c, Stock,

Swimming Pools etc. 7 DAYS A WEEK.

John & Julie Quinlan

Phone 03 5456 7408

Mobile - 0428 567 408

Concrete & Quarry

Products

Phone: 5455 7304

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

By AppointmentBy AppointmentBy AppointmentBy Appointment Mobile Consultations at Home/Farm/Business/Workplace

Mark Ryan Legal GP

Phone/Fax: 5483 7425 0429 580 035

Email: legalgp@bigpond.com Web: www.legalgp.com.au

OBLIGATION FREE

Initial phone consultation/advice

PYRAMID HILL CERT [Community Emergency Response Team]

Invites you to a

Recruitment & Training Information Evening

Monday, 19th March @ 7.30pm

CERT Hall [next to swimming pool]

*Q & A session regarding Recruitment and Training as an Ambulance Victoria First Responder

*Ambulance Victoria Representatives from Loddon Mallee Region

* Pyramid Hill CERT members Ambulance Victoria and Pyramid Hill CERT are offering the opportunity for individuals to apply for

Volunteer positions as a First Responder. * Pyramid Hill CERT is a Volunteer group

responding to Ambulance Triple Zero Emergencies within Pyramid Hill and designated boundaries of surrounding communities, delivering Emergency First Aid and assisting Ambulance Paramedics. Pyramid Hill CERT is an Incorporated Group of Ambulance Victoria and operates within Ambulance

Victoria Clinical Practice Guidelines and Business Rules.

Become a volunteer—be part of it *All Welcome*All Welcome*All Welcome*All Welcome*

Mologa & District

Landcare Meeting

Mologa & District Landcare general meeting will be held on

Tuesday, 20th March 2018 at 8pm at the Boyd residence.

All welcome to attend with

ideas for the Anzac Day service, and any other items of agenda.

Bill Boyd President

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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

Presbyterian Tyndale Church, Victoria Street

All Services 2.30 pm

Contact Mr Ern Miller Phone 5455 7362

___________________________

Church of Christ Kelly Street

11 am Worship Service

______________________________

Pyramid Hill

Uniting Church Tyndale Church, Victoria Street

Worship Services at 9 am ___________________

Catholic Services Victoria Street

St Patrick's Pyramid Hill

Saturday 6.30 pm

(Exposition and confession 6 pm)

Church Services

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

All Trades

Home

Maintenance

For DeckingFor DeckingFor DeckingFor Decking Wall & Floor Tiling, Wall & Floor Tiling, Wall & Floor Tiling, Wall & Floor Tiling, Fences, Sheds & all Fences, Sheds & all Fences, Sheds & all Fences, Sheds & all

House RepairsHouse RepairsHouse RepairsHouse Repairs

Rob Alexander

0428 366 235

Pyramid Hill

Recycle Centre & Tip

Opening Hours

Sunday - 8 - 12 noon

Tuesday - 1 - 5 pm

St. Thomas’ Anglican Church

Sunday March 11th

9.00am Eucharist

Sunday March 18th

9.00am Morning Prayer UCA to join us

Further enquiries please phone

Minister: Rev’d Pam Lawry Ph: 0428 368 338

Seniors Notes

Seniors played Card Bingo on Friday, 11 players taking part. Best wins: Marj Smith 7, Bill Sheppard 6, everyone getting one choc. Well done to 500 and players at Cohuna – Kate Wood winning with 3,900 scored and receiving a trophy as well.

New curtains at the Seniors rooms have been admired by all. Cup of tea finished a good day.

Lunch on Friday, 16th March – St. Patrick’s Day theme – wear something green. Names to be down at the Club.

Lost Cat

Missing from new home in O’Tooles Road area

Ginger long haired desexed Male Cat

Named Jinie

Phone: 0401 023 599

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Bowls NewsBowls NewsBowls NewsBowls News

Saturday Pennant : Last Saturday saw the completion of the first and second rounds of the finals matches with no representation from Pyramid Hill. Both P H Divisions 1 & 3 finished neatly at the bottom of the ladder. Matches were played at Kerang with the following results: Division 1 - Cohuna Golf defeated Kerang 84-54. Barham Services lost to Leitchville 63-64. What a nail-biter!! Division 2- Cohuna Golf lost to Barham Services 55-70. Cohuna defeated Cohuna Golf 72-63. Division 3 – Kerang Blue defeated Barham Services Gold 84- 55, Wakool defeated Cohuna Golf 83-71. A great effort by Cohuna Golf and Barham Services to be represented in all Divisions. Next week’s Preliminary finals will be held at Barham Services with Kerang playing Leitchville in Division 1, Cohuna Golf White playing Cohuna in Division 2 and Barham Services Gold playing Wakool in Division 3. It all augurs well for some more great bowling. It’s much more relaxing on the sidelines!

Tournaments: This Wednesday we hosted an Any Combination Fours Star Tournament sponsored by Moama Bowling Club and Riverina Bowls. A full report will be in next week’s Press. Thanks to everyone who contributed to the success of the day. What a treat for those who attended and enjoyed Kate’s catering cuisine! MKR eat your heat out!

Well done Marie S. Some of our players have been getting in some more practice at coming second – this time at local tournaments. However, Marie S. went one better when she and two other players from the Northern District won at Regional level and will now compete in State finals in Bendigo later in April. Well done Marie.

Social Night The days are flying past so quickly.

Before you can turn around it will

be March 24th when we are

celebrating the fifties. Our Club

Rooms are fast approaching the

fifty year anniversary since their

opening. That momentous occasion

gave us incentive to stage a Fifties

Night. Of course, for those who can

remember, the fifties was a great

decade of energetic dancing - a time

when dancing became quite radical

with the introduction of the jitter-

bug and rock and roll which

involved quick movements and

fancy footwork. We would like to

share this anniversary with others

and extend the invitation to all to

come along and listen to some great

songs from the past presented by

“Justuss” who are a singing duo

from Cohuna. All who have

witnessed these ladies perform

praise them very highly – they come

with very strong recommendations.

Cost of the night is only $20 which

includes a very yummy supper.

Drinks are available at Club bar

prices. There will be prizes and

spinning wheels so a night of good

fun and entertainment is assured.

You are not required to dance

although some may get into the

groove. Some may wish to dress in

fifties attire. But dressing up and

dancing are not requirements for a

great night. Be there, or be square.

Contact Marie S. (0429 703 816),

Lionel (0477 960 826) or Marie N

(0428 506 691) for tickets.

Congratulations M M

on attaining your

80th Birthday—from all in

Pyramid Hill -

Pictured with his mother Mary

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

496 High Street, ECHUCA 3564

Phone 5482 2039 Email: peter.walsh@parliament.vic.gov.au

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

MILLER’S AG. SUPPLIES

For all your agricultural and hardware needs (Members of the AIRR Buying Group) 1 Kelly Street, Pyramid Hill

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

Email: nifty@millerag.com.au

Locally operated by Nev & Michelle Miller, Stephen, Emma, Graham, Penny & Roy

March Specials - A variety of folding chairs have been reduced in price

Irrigation plugs, all your poly fittings, poly pipe

15% off all Kincrome Tools

15% off all John Deere toys

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All enquiries 1300 769 489

Email: info@sunrcs.com.au

Independent, confidential and cost free support and business analysis for eligible farmers; fishing enterprises; forest growers and harvester; and small, farm related businesses in North West Victoria.

Supported by the Australian and Victorian Governments www.sunrcs.com.au

Concerned about your farm finances?

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Kingy’s Mobile Mechanical Repairs

Log Book servicing to major repairs and full engine rebuilds.

All mechanical repairs, no job too big or too small, from cars to caravans,

mowers, trailers, boats and more. All 4x4 Accessories, bullbars, snorkels, lift kits, dual battery systems and diesel

performance chips. Full exhaust systems

12v wiring and fault finding Bond battery agent - Free testing &

free installation in Pyramid Hill Windscreens & spare parts

Tyres—fitted and balanced—all brands and all sizes also puncture repairs

Service you can count on—competitive rates

Call Mick King on

0407 760 763

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

36 Kelly Street, Pyramid Hill

Monday - Friday

6.30 am – 4.30 pm

Local Produce & Hampers Range of Inspirational Wall Hangings Gift ideas or “spoil yourself”!! Come in and have a browse

Phone: 5455 7006

Homemade:Homemade:Homemade:Homemade:

Pies, Pasties, Sausage Rolls, Pies, Pasties, Sausage Rolls, Pies, Pasties, Sausage Rolls, Pies, Pasties, Sausage Rolls, Cakes & Slices, Lasagne, FrittataCakes & Slices, Lasagne, FrittataCakes & Slices, Lasagne, FrittataCakes & Slices, Lasagne, Frittata

All Day Breakfast MenuAll Day Breakfast MenuAll Day Breakfast MenuAll Day Breakfast Menu

Hamburgers, Steak Sandwiches, Hamburgers, Steak Sandwiches, Hamburgers, Steak Sandwiches, Hamburgers, Steak Sandwiches,

Souvlaki, Burrito, Paninis, Focaccias, Souvlaki, Burrito, Paninis, Focaccias, Souvlaki, Burrito, Paninis, Focaccias, Souvlaki, Burrito, Paninis, Focaccias, Sweet Chilli, BBQ or Salt & Vinegar Sweet Chilli, BBQ or Salt & Vinegar Sweet Chilli, BBQ or Salt & Vinegar Sweet Chilli, BBQ or Salt & Vinegar

Wraps, Salad Rolls, Wraps & BowWraps, Salad Rolls, Wraps & BowWraps, Salad Rolls, Wraps & BowWraps, Salad Rolls, Wraps & Bowlslslsls

Proudly Providing Quality Service

B Double, Single Trailers for Livestock, Wool, Tipper, General

& Container Freight

Clean, Reliable, Friendly

Phone: 5437 5264 Graeme: 0428 481 100

For Sale

Electric Blanket

Single Bed

Brand New

$90

June Ballis—5455 7078

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Ross James

ELECTRICAL ec22424

♦ Residential

♦ Commercial

♦ Industrial

Mobile:

0447 161 892 rossjameselectrical@live.com.au

Northern District

Community Health

Service 12 Victoria Street

Pyramid Hill

9.00 am—4.00 pm Monday—Friday

Nurse available

between 9—10 am

Phone: 5455 7065 Enquiries to 5451 0200

Pyramid Tyre & Auto Service 42 Victoria Street Pyramid Hill

Call and see Paul,

Andrew, Lachie & Cathy

Phone:

5455 7214

* Full range of Tyres for : Tractor, Truck, 4x4, Car & ATV

* All Truck Repairs Inc Servicing

* Log Book Servicing by Qualified Mechanics

* AC Delco, Delkor & Bond Battery Agents

* Tri- Tech Oils & Lubricants * 24 Hr fuel : Card operated

* Landmark Merchandise Depot * Elite Diesel Cleans Available

* Windscreens fitted

Want to mark your place in history? Want to come and help celebrate agriculture in our district? Then get your gear out and join us at the Hill for a great day of fun, food and a

great big community photo!!! Being a piece of equipment that you farm with (from a shovel to an air seeder—more the better) and joint us for the biggest aerial photo of our great farming community!!

Stick around for some fun and a free BBQ. Everybody welcome.

Contact: Chris Leed 0428 131 154

Drew Chislett 0401 186 155

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Pyramid Hill Shed Ladies (Quilters) Present a

Quilt Display & Afternoon TeaQuilt Display & Afternoon TeaQuilt Display & Afternoon TeaQuilt Display & Afternoon Tea at Cheryl and Bucks Bartels’ Garden 42 Lacey’s Lane, Pyramid Hill

Sunday, 29Sunday, 29Sunday, 29Sunday, 29thththth AprilAprilAprilApril 1 pm until 4pm1 pm until 4pm1 pm until 4pm1 pm until 4pm

Featuring Quilts designed by Victoria Street Quilts

Jennifer Peacock & Penelope Caspani

Entry $10 Numerous items, including quilts,

available for purchase Cash only, no EFTPOS

Proceeds raised for Multiple Sclerosis

Inviting all 0-5 year olds and carers to come along and join in the fun

On the third Friday of each month

Come and explore Easter In AustraliaEaster In AustraliaEaster In AustraliaEaster In Australia

On Friday 16th March On Friday 16th March On Friday 16th March On Friday 16th March @ @ @ @ Pyramid Hill College

from 10:00am –11:30am

A snack and drink will be provided.

This is a Pyramid Hill College Community Program

Coming Dates For your diary

Friday 20th April—Let’s Explore

Friday 18th May —My place in space

Friday 15th June

Friday 20th July

Early Learners’ Early Learners’ Early Learners’ Early Learners’

Program @ PHCProgram @ PHCProgram @ PHCProgram @ PHC

Harry’s Epic Burke & Wills Journey Mr Harry Vidal, in his home-made wagon, with his trusty Clydesdale horses, George and Henry, and loyal Dalmatian-Border Collie-cross Akeesha, has left Royal Park, where Robert O’Hara Burke and William John Wills began their ill-fated trip in 1860. The 3250km trek, titled Harry’s Epic Journey, will take Mr Vidal through some of Australia’s harshest terrain towards his destination at Normanton and a fundraising goal of $50,000 for beyondblue.

“I’m fundraising for beyondblue because the organisation does so much to help people in rural areas, such as Australia’s farmers, who are doing it tough,” he said. “The suicide rate in rural and remote areas is almost double the rate of major cities.

Mr Vidal, 61, will follow Burke and Wills’ route as closely as possible, stopping at several places where they set up camp, including the Dig Tree at Cooper Creek. Burke and Wills died on or about June 30, 1861.

Mr Vidal, from Rockleigh, South Australia, will travel no more than 20km a day, sometimes stopping for several days at a time to rest his horses and meet locals.

Donations for beyondblue can be made at bb.org.au/harrys-burkeandwills or given to Harry in person, at Mitiamo.

Harry will be at Mitiamo—opposite the

Mitiamo Store on Friday 23rd March from

5.00—5.30 pm

Come along and support and meet Harry

Free Sausage Sizzle (provided by Mitiamo Store)

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Food Handling Certificate: We have had significant interest in a food handling certificate ($50) and food handling supervisor course ($120) which will be running shortly. If you participate in fund raising for your organisation, this course is essential! It will be run over 2 evenings (cert, 6 hours) and 4 evenings (cert & supervisor, 12 hours) as blended learning. To register your interest, email or call us with your name, phone number and which certificate you would like to enrol in.

LIBRARY UPDATE:

Nintendo Wii – Goldfields library will be lending us a screen and game console this coming holidays! Arriving on Tuesday 3rd April for two weeks, we appreciate the opportunity to trial if having a gaming console is something you would like on a more ongoing basis. Magazines – this week our magazines were refreshed, with all old copies removed from the shelves to you can more easily find the current issues. Mystery & Crime Books – If you enjoy a mystery, you will no longer have to wait for new titles to grace the shelves. This is one of the most popular genres’ and titles are now being rotated each week to peak your interest. Talking Books – Prefer a good listen to a good read? Goldfields have been listening and are refreshing this section on a weekly basis now. Feature Table – The coffee table in the back room now features books that are historical and/or biographical.

PROGRAMMES UPDATE:

Rhyme Time! with Kirsty Orr: What a successful first week we had with 6 children attending! What a wonderful introduction for your babies and pre-school aged children to mu-sic. Using old and new songs, rhythms and instruments, they played musical games together and had lots of fun! There was very positive feedback from participants. During school terms: Fridays, 9:10am-9:30am. No charge. Before Storytime.

Storytime! with Joyce Young:

reading to children from a young age has significant benefits to not only their learning but also fosters a life-long enjoyment of books. Joyce makes reading educational and fun. She en-gages your child in a way that gets them excited about books. Fridays, 9:30-9:50am, after Rhyme Time.

Pyramid Hill

Neighbourhood House 5455 7129

Get Ready to Party

Where: Pyramid Hill Bowling Club

When: Saturday 24th March Time: 7:00pm Cost: $20 Theme: The Fifties—Rock’n Roll (tables of 8 preferred but not essential)

Enjoy a yummy supper, try your luck on the spinning

wheel & dance if you wish, to the music supplied by

JUSTUSS

Bookings: Lionel 0477 960 826Bookings: Lionel 0477 960 826Bookings: Lionel 0477 960 826Bookings: Lionel 0477 960 826 Marie S 0429 703 816Marie S 0429 703 816Marie S 0429 703 816Marie S 0429 703 816

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Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

10 am—12 1 pm—4 pm Closed Tuesdays

Large range of Filipino groceries over 350 different items.

LBC Boxes

- 45 kg household gas bottles - Assorted Led Lightbars for cars, trucks, tractors, camping & trailer lights

5455 7305

Fax: 5455 7276 Mobile: 0428 890 188

Mark.Lacey@bendigoadelaide.com.au

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kidsROCK

Tuesday, 13th March

Church of Christ Hall 3:30 to 5:00

Open for children 5 years old or Prep -Year 8 to enjoy

Games, Stories, Craft & Singing - $1

It would be great to see you

For more information Gwen Searle 5410 7474

Barefoot BowlsBarefoot BowlsBarefoot BowlsBarefoot Bowls

The Barefooter Season culminated with players experiencing the full gamut of weather conditions. Over the five week period we have gone from the freezing cold to the steaming hot, to the sublime and finally to the windy. Mother Nature certainly made sure that the full range was included. For the final night play was commenced with players divided into three groups and a roll to the coloured disc. Winners were Joe, who won on a measure, Kim and Jorja (mother & daughter prowess) and they were each presented with delicately engraved coffee mugs. A trophy that they will no doubt treasure for life! Play then resumed for the prestigious awards with several teams vying for the major titles. Finally after a couple of hours play, the music ground to a halt and the bowls were all returned to the store room. Before the presentations began President Marie thanked the Club members for their contributions toward making the nights so successful. Thanks went to Kim for the provision of the slaw, Wayne for cooking the Bbq, Jean and Nola for help in the kitchen, Robyn for assisting with the bar and all manner of things, Allan for having the greens ready and Lionel for his overall management of the project. Without the tireless work of these people the Barefoot Bowls sessions would not have run so smoothly. Thanks also to the players themselves who assisted with returning the bowls to storage, tidying around the greens and helping in the kitchen – especially Kellie on the last night. Also prior to the presentations, wardrobe fines were imposed on those folk who left garments of clothing lying around the place following last week’s game. Their 50cent fines went straight to the red-pig. Of recent times we have been bombarded with TV coverage of the Oscars, The Logies and the BAFTA Awards but they pale into insignifi-cance when compared to the B’Foot Awards presented to the players. Winners of the best Power-play for the series were George, Pom and Geoff with a high score of 14 shots. They were presented with fine glass drinking vessels. Other B’Foot Awards were as follows: 12th and last place were Ally, Sammi and Keeley. They were recipients of the different sized wooden spoons allocated according to height and complete with a sweetener in case they had been left with a bit of a sour taste.

11th Ash, Roy & Therese who were presented with sharpeners to help them sharpen their skills. 10th Lions’ Club accepted by Liz, Rebecca & Emily as the Lions’ Club representatives fizzled out. They may or may not share the bag of Fizz Buttons with the original players. 9th Ash G., Adam & David were reminded that playing bowls is also about building friendships. Their packets of Fisherman’s Friends were a subtle reminder of this point or they could take their prize and go fishing. 8th Tanya, Kim & Kellie were presented with a pack of cards each. If they consider playing bowls a bit slow or tiring they were encouraged to take up cards and see if they could ace anything. 7th Olivia, Jorja & Jordann were compensated with little Malteser chocolate bunnies because we can all attest to times when bowls makes us feel like a bit of a bunny. 6th Carmen, Colleen & Des. They were deemed the most likely candidates to eventually take up 60 and over bowls given their ages and the direction that 60 and over will probably take by the time they reach the age requirement. Surely by that stage their eggs will have hatched into the hens which are so zealously pursued as dead chooks. 5th Grant, Geoff & George were presented with chocolate bars in appreciation of their weekly raising of the bar – or at least soundly raising the bar profits. They generously declined a major prize as a gesture of encour-agement to others. Thanks, guys. 4th Coffee Bank – Deb, Hayley & Leigh who crashed out of the final three contention on the last night. They must have been spitting chips for letting a great opportunity slip through their hands so they received a packet of chips. 3rd Donnie, Teagan & Kelvin showed great potential but were encouraged to take up skittles before returning to competition. Their packets of Skittles should serve as a reminder. They were also presented with a meal voucher generously donated by the Vic Hotel providing them with something to chew over. 2nd Byron, Teagan/Cody, Pete were given packets of Extra to provide them with a bit of extra power, precision and providence. Their major prize was donated by Miller’s Ag. Get with the power!

1st place and Champions were Max, Pete & Joe. They were presented with notebooks in which to make important recordings such as when Pennant Season starts and Member-ships fees etc. They were issued with a warning that unless they become Club Members next season they will be hit with a handicap next time they front up for Barefoot Bowls. The Coffee Bank generously donated their major prize. Congratulations to all winners. Thanks for your involvement and support to our Club. We hope to see you return next year for another round of fun and friendship. And a very big round of applause for all generous sponsors. Best wishes to Byron and Teagan for a wonderful wedding day and many years of happiness. Another match made in heaven on the bowling greens.

Chairs for

FREE

The Memorial Hall is giving away surplus chairs that are

beyond use for public functions.

The chairs would be suitable for shearing sheds or a

workshop.

Anyone interested please phone

Allan Mann on 5455 7048 or Allan Mann on 5455 7048 or Allan Mann on 5455 7048 or Allan Mann on 5455 7048 or Jean Mann on 0427 030 002Jean Mann on 0427 030 002Jean Mann on 0427 030 002Jean Mann on 0427 030 002

to organise collection.