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Milang Community News - 2 - May 2018

Editorial

Recently the film-maker JethroHeller described Milang as “a greatexample of community resilience,and reinventing a community.”

He was right of course. There aresome wonderful things happeningin our community, and it would begreat if these could be included in asequel to his recently released film,“We Are Here”.

There are the businesses whichprovide valued services—Garage,Post Office, Bakery, Take-Away,Mini-Mart, Caravan Park as well asHotel and Motel.

There are the volunteer serviceswhich make a big difference to ourlife-style—Recycling Centre, Men’sShed, Craft Shop, Red Cross CheerUp Hut and all the programs whichare promoted by the Milang andDistrict Community Associaition.

There are also the volunteer groupswhich are responsible for eventsand exhibits which attract visitors toour town—Regatta Club, BowlingClub, Snipe Sanctuary, RailwayMuseum, Historical Society, Yester-day’s Power Rally and Anzac Dayand Remembrance Day observ-ances.

I am one of those who chose tocome to Milang to settle after havinglived in about a dozen other placesin three different states. I amdelighted that the people of Milanghave allowed me to share in the lifeof such a wonderful place. Alex.

MilangCommunity NewsThe Milang Community News is pro-duced on behalf of the Committee ofthe Milang and District CommunityAssociation Incorporated.News and information about Clubs,Associations or Groups is welcome,as well as any items of local interest.Articles and advertisements for publi-cation may be left at the Milang PostOffice, mailed, faxed or emailed.Copy should reach the Editor by the23rd of the month and must includethe name of the person submitting itand a contact telephone number.Milang Community News reserves theright to accept or reject advertise-ments and other submissions and toedit the material if thought necessary.The Committee of the Associationaccepts no responsibility for damageof any form which may occur as aresult of using information appearingin this publication.The opinions expressed herein are notnecessarily those of the Committee,except where indicated.ClassifiedsDo you have an item to sell, buy,exchange or give away? Would youlike to send someone a special Birth-day or Anniversary message? You cando this for just $2 per 20 words. Sendyour advertisement to the Editor, withyour $2—and that’s it.New Advertising RatesStandard size display advertisements:

Month YearQuarter Page $12.00 $132.00Half Page $24.00 $264.00Full Page $48.00 $524.004 cm x 18 cm $99.00 per year.Articles & ReportsContributions from your Organizationare always welcome, especially ifaccompanied by a suitable picture.The EditorAlex Stone eagerly looks forward toreceiving your contributions and wel-comes your suggestions for storiesand pictures.Tel: 08 8537 0630 Fax: 08 8537 0583Mail: PO Box 118, Milang SA 5256Email: [email protected]

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This Month’s Cover

Sarina and Jeremy were recentlymarried in Milang at the home ofthe bride’s parents and theirphotographer from Jennings Mediaof Murray Bridge made good useof some of Milang’s scenic viewsfor the settings of the pictures intheir wedding album.

There is more information andanother picture on page 9.


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Federal Member for Mayo RebekhaSharkie is calling on the Murray-Dar-ling Basin Authority (MDBA) to havea permanent presence in the LowerLakes and Coorong Region, ideally atGoolwa.

The MP has written to the MDBAChair, Mr Neil Andrew, asking him toextend the Authority’s successful trialof Regional Engagement Officers toher region which encompasses theLower Lakes and the Murray Mouth,two critical sections of the Murray-Darling system.

“While I welcome the recent openingof an MDBA office in Adelaide and theplacement of an MDBA RegionalEngagement Officer at Murray Bridge,the environment and the communitiesat the very end of the river face verydifferent challenges and issues andthey need their own representative,”Rebekha said.

“What’s more, given the deep concernin these communities about what ishappening upstream with the imple-mentation of the Murray-Darling BasinPlan, having our own RegionalEngagement Officer in our own areawould go some way towards restoringconfidence in the authority and itsmanagement of the river.”

Rebekha has recommended Goolwaas a logical location to base aRegional Engagement Officer or setup another MDBA office.

“Goolwa is right on the river, close tothe barrages and the Murray Mouthand it is located within theGoolwa/Victor Harbor region,”Rebekha said.

“This region has a population of morethan 25,000 residents, making it thethird biggest significant urban area in

South Australia and the secondbiggest outside Adelaide.”

The MDBA is scheduled to beginadvertising for eight Regional Engage-ment Officers after recently complet-ing a 12-month pilot program of theofficer positions across the Basin.

The original six officers were hostedby partner organisations, such as localcouncils, and were based in rivercommunities in Shepparton, north-east Victoria, Sunraysia, WesternRiverina and Murray Bridge.

The MDBA is expected to extend thetrial with more officers in the northernend of the Murray-Darling Basin.

In March 2017 the MDBA announcedit would be expanding beyond itsCanberra base to open offices inAdelaide in SA, Toowoomba inQueensland and Albury-Wodonga onthe NSW and Victorian border as partof its ongoing commitment to increas-ing its regional presence.

“The feedback I am hearing about theRegional Engagement Officersprogram is that the trial has vastlyimproved the communication and rela-tions between the MDBA and the riverregions by enabling a two-wayexchange of information,” Rebekhasaid.

“MDBA policy staff hear directly fromthe regions which better informs theirwork.

“This can only be good news for theMurray-Darling Basin Plan and thecommunities who rely on the river, andit’s something we really need at thevery end of the system – at the LowerLakes and Coorong.

“I have called on MDBA Chair NeilAndrew to consider our region as apriority location for an office or officerplacement, and I will be raising theissue directly with the WaterResources Minister David Littleproud.”

Genevieve Cooper

MP CALLS FOR BASIN AUTHORITYPRESENCE NEAR LOWER LAKES


Milang & DistrictHistorical Society

Open DayCelebrating the formation of a

Firefighting AssociationSeventy Years ago at Milang.

SUNDAY 27th MAY11.00 am - 4.00 pm

Milang OvalThe Milang and District HistoricalSociety with the South AustralianFirefighting Vehicles and EquipmentMuseum, situated at the MilangMuseum, is commemorating the for-mation of an organised firefightingassociation at Milang before it becamethe Milang Emergency Fire Service.

The original portable firefighting pumpwill be displayed.

Bookings required for groups only

CONTACT: Allan Mclnnes,

O437 800 811 OR 8537 0017

Adult $5, Concession $3,Children free

The Milang Volunteer Fire Fighters Association was formed in 1948 after a fireoccurred during harvesting operations near Milang in December. Shown hereare (L to R) A. Schubert, E.H. Burgess, D. Pearson, H. Burgess, S. Overall(President), H. Stewart, W. Ness, J. McInnes, L. Parker and E.E. Newell.

Hi Fellow Gardeners

On the 11th April we were due totravel to the Adelaide Hills visitingvarious nurseries in and around Mylorand the Blackwood area.

As you know that Wednesday it wasforecast to be 36° with extreme firedanger. The only sensible thing to dowas cancel the trip which was a disap-pointment as we had two newmembers ready to join us. Better lucknext time.

The next trip is on the 9th May, justready for Mother's Day. We are going

to Virginia Nursery, you know the onewhich is not just a nursery, in factthere is a very nice place to have

lunch there. or we can leave it until weget to Gawler, which also has a cafe.

Please ring 8537 0453 to book yourseat. Good gardening.

Anne Feast

Cottage Garden Club

Virginia Nursery


CUTTING COLOURING PERMING

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Milang RainfallApril Rainfall Readings2018 7.0 mm (24th)2017 63.6 mm2016 10.8 mm2015 84.4 mm2014 16.8 mm2013 38.2 mm2012 32.4 mm2011 20.8 mm2010 62.6 mm2009 34.6 mm2008 43.2 mm2007 54.4 mm2006 70.2 mm2005 7.6 mm2004 8.4 mm2003 16.8 mmMean 33.5 mmLowest 0.0 mm (1923)Highest 133.6 mm (1889)The highest daily rainfall thismonth was 1.8 mm on the 14th.The highest ever in April was61.0 mm on the 2nd in 1889.

Total for the Year:2018 32.6 mm (24th)2017 142.8 mm2016 72.9 mm2015 166.0 mm2014 81.2 mm2013 70.0 mm2012 102.8 mm2011 133.6 mm2010 120.8 mm2009 52.2 mm2008 n/.a2007 111.4 mm2006 127.0 mm2005 64.4 mm2004 44.0 mm2003 86.6 mmMean 89.4 mm

Committee ofMilang & District

CommunityAssociation Inc.

PresidentKatherine Stanley-Murray

0414 485 548

Vice PresidentPeter MacGregor

0427 008 328

SecretaryBarbara MacGregor

0427 008 328

TreasurerJulieanne Kerrison

Committee MembersJune Dolling8537 0056

[email protected]

Glen Ian McKenzie

Elaine Bell0400 139 240

Pamela Francis

Gerry Suisted

Katie Whittam

Chief Executive OfficerFiona Pitcairn

[email protected] 0687

Centre ManagerStuart Jones8537 0687

Finance OfficerShannon Granger

[email protected]

MayBirthdaysMany Happy

Returns 1 Kiana Falzon 3 Darryl McLean 6 Patrick Jones 7 Stuart Jones 8 Dianne Hopgood Robert Rodgers11 Julie Schmoock Ros Fergusen

Cheyanne Dolling13 Carmel O’Driscoll16 Phillip Rodgers

Kate Smith Arthur Jones

19 Eliza Fergusen30 Ruth Holt31 Troy Blackwell


APRILANNIVERSARIES

Congratulationsto all those who arecelebrating Wedding

Anniversaries1

Asha & Stuart Jones4

Christine & Phil Smith11

Barbara & Peter MacGregor16

Karyn & John Bradford21

Carmel & Leon O’Driscoll31

Jani & Bob Webb

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PARTY ORDERS WELCOME — Telephone (08) 8537 0086

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MILANG & DISTRICTCOMMUNITYASSOCIATION

ContactThe Secretary,

Mrs Barbara MacGregorP. 8537 0215 M. 0427 008 328

or check at theMOSHCC,

cnr Daranda Tce & Rivers St,Milang

for informationabout meetings & programs.

We would love to receive and publishyour poetic musings on Milang and thedistrict.

The poems should be no more thanthirty lines and include somethingabout Milang or nearby places, peopleor creatures.

Poets are welcome to send two poemsper month; all poetic forms are encour-aged, including free verse, rhymedpoetry, haiku, etc.

Poets do not have to live in Milang.There is no payment, but a free copyof the Milang Community News con-taining your poem, will be posted toyou if your poem is published.

Please email your poems [email protected] or post toPO Box 251, Milang 5256, by the 20thof each month.

If posting, please include a stamped,self-addressed envelope.

Member of theAustralian Men’sShed Association

We are looking for Men in theCommunity who would like to

join the Men’s Shed.

Membership is $20 per yearand includes the use of all theavailable tools and equipment.

Daryl Pederson 0408 319 692 Allan McInnes 8537 0017

0437 800 811Chris Reed 0412 821 905

Milang Community Newsis an associatemember of the“ C o m m u n i t yN e w s p a p e rAssociation ofVictoria”.

CNAV is a network of seventycommunity owned

newspapers whose Vision isthat “Community

newspapers are the voice ofthe community”.


We miss the majesty of travel.We move along so fast.

We don’t hear the magpies singingor the Kookaburra’s laugh.

We see the trees whirl past us:the dotted line on road

but forget the whispering windor the croaking of the toad.

We might look at the sheep all scatteredor point to the crops in head.

but to beauty that surrounds us,in truth, we’re almost dead.

If we could slow down just a littleas once our elders did

we might value things all differentknow peace not worry instead.

So give up the rushing pressure,the tension that is caused.

For peace and joy surrounds us –retrain our eyes and head.

Value things all silent:the whisper of the grass,

the bobbing rabbit’s head,the chewing cud of cattle,

the beastly bray of bull,the symphony of music,

in valley and on hill.

The canvass all around us,framed by earth and sky,is purposed by the potter

and value to the eye.

Whether beauty for the listeningor sounds to the eye so clear

it’s worth the while to slow downenjoy what’s far and near.

Don’t accelerate the problem.It’s not wise or safe or sound.

The trees wont last forever.The birds will fall to ground.

Might be the traffic of the hurriedis all we’ve ever found.


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On Saturday 7th April a group of localartists took part in the state-wide“Drawing On Country” event organ-ized by Country Arts SA which invitesyou to interpret your local landscape.

People of all ages and abilities wereinvited to bring pencils, paint, cameraor tablet and delve into the artist’sconnection to place.

We met at with Gaynor Hartvigsen atthe Langhorne Creek Community Hubwho then guided our activities at pic-turesque Gollan’s Waterhole on Mos-quito Creek—just a few minutes awaybeside the road to Wellington.

After being reminded of the impor-tance of this place prior to Europeansettlement and the way in which it hasbeen preserved in more recent timesthrough the efforts of the local commu-nity it was time for some art.

Art materials were available for trial onthe day and Gaynor discussed tech-niques and demonstrated variousways to interpret the landscape.

It was a beautiful day and after lunchback in Langhorne Creek we sharedwhat we had been doing with theothers before staying for anothersession or deciding to call it a day.

Participants took home the works thatwere started on the day and whenthey are finished to their satisfactionwill then submit the finished artwork toform an exhibition at a local venueduring SALA in August 2018.

Other “Drawing on Country” days wereheld in Burra, Whyalla, Streaky Bay,Barossa, Riverland, Victor Harbor,Yankalilla, Mt Gambier, Coorong,Raukkan, Clayton Bay, Goolwa, PortAugusta & Kangaroo Island.

Our thanks go to Gaynor Hartvigsenfor arranging such a wonderful dayand providing inspiration and encour-agement to the participants.

Local Artists Meet at Gollan’s Waterhole


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In December 2016 Sarina Stretton andJeremy Veliz from Sydney visitedSarina’s parents who had chosen toretire in tranquil Milang.

Sarina and Jeremy were so taken withthe rural beauty of our picturesquelakeside town that they decided tohave their wedding and reception inthe garden at home and use localviews for their photographs.

Sarina was an exquisite bride in anantique lace dress and was attendedby friends Leah Frazer from Geelongand Jazmin Osborne of Goulburn.

Jeremy was attended by his three bestfriends from the Central Coast NSW.Special attendants were the couple’sborder collies Flexi (ring bearer) andFlicka (flower girl)—see Cover picture.

Forty guests gathered for the weddingon a blustery hot day with threateningrain and dust storms.

Despite the conditions the ceremonywent off without a hitch in an under-cover pergola and the reception wastotally protected in the large carportand shed verandah.

Guests who travelled from Sydney,Kangaroo Island and around SA. wereall taken with the beauty of Milang andits history as well as its charmingbuildings and the railway.

Most of the interstate guests stayedlocally and enjoyed the historic townand surrounds for several days.

Sarina and Jeremy chose all localproduce and wines from the region for

their wedding. Catering was doneonsite by the wonderful AppleseedCafe in Strathalbyn.

The Milang Institute supplied thebeautiful chairs and the trestle tablesfor the reception. Even the weddingcake was seven tiers of local dough-nuts and most of the native floralarrangements came from a generouslocal resident.

Jennings Media of Murray Bridgecaptured the wedding and an unfor-gettable day in lovely Milang.

Sarina & Jeremy Wed in Milang


In the The Southern Argus publishedon Thursday 20 April 1922 reportedthat on the previous Thursday anaeroplane had visited Strathalbyn andMilang and there had been no lack ofpassengers who had a quarter of anhour’s flight with pioneer aviator,Horrie Miller.

Joan Williams recently gave me thesetwo photographs which record thathistoric event and remembered havinga similar flight many years later.

The aeroplane with call number G-AUCF was an Armstrong WhitworthF.K.8 had seen service in the FirstWorld War before being bought in theU.K. and operated by the CommercialAviation Company owned by two ex-WW1 pilots Horrie Miller and ArthurKennedy.

Actually the twentieth aircraft regis-tered in Australia, this ex-militarygeneral purpose aircraft was sold byMiller in September 1922 to theQueensland and Northern TerritoryAerial Services Ltd—it was one of thefirst two planes QANTAS owned (pic-tured on the right).

However it was not to have a longassociation with QANTAS as itcrashed at Jericho, Queensland onthe 25th February 1923, and wastaken out of service.

Horrie Miller (shown at the controlsabove) went on to found MacRobert-son Miller Airlines in late 1927, withthe backing of chocolate millionaire SirMacpherson Robertson (rememberOld Gold chocolate!).

The airline's initial services werebetween Adelaide and Broken Hill.

The airline then grew rapidly and in1934 transferred its main base toPerth, after winning a CommonwealthGovernment contract for air servicesto the north-west of Western Australiaand the Northern Territory.

In 1955, MacRobertson-Miller AviationCo. Pty. Ltd. & Airlines (W.A.) Ltd.were merged, to form MacRobertsonMiller Airlines Ltd., and provided aservice over a network of more than32,000 km, from Esperance in W. A.to Darwin in the Northern Territory.

On 1 June 1963, MacRobertson MillerAirlines. was renamed MacRobertsonMiller Airline Services & became adivision of Ansett Transport Industries.

In 1993 the division was absorbed byAnsett, and any connection with itsWestern Australian heritage vanished.

In 1938 Horrie Miller married theauthor Mary Durack whose book,“Kings in Grass Castles” tells the storyof her the pioneer family in the Kim-berley region of Western Australia.They had two sons and four daughters.

A Link With Aviation History


On the 8th May the Senate is sched-uled to vote on a Greens’ motion thatmay shape the future of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.

Relevant debate will revolve aroundtwo concepts that have attractedclumsy labels: “downwater” and“upwater”.

DownwaterFrom an initial target of 2,750 gigali-tres (Gl)/year—the minimum judgednecessary for the river system to berestored to a healthy condition—theMurray-Darling Basin Authority haspurchased approximately 2,100 giga-litres from irrigators.

In accordance with the Plan, Stategovernments have nominated 37projects that, if implemented, wouldallow 605 Gl/year to remain with irri-gators while achieving a correspond-ing environmental benefit.

Typically, an offset project might con-struct a levee or pipeline to improvewetland inundation or reduce evapo-ration. Federal government policy isto accept these projects.

This is downwater: 605 Gl/year to bededucted from the original target of2,750.

UpwaterThe Plan also included provision forpurchase of an additional 450 Gl/year,from water use efficiencies that wouldnot cause economic harm to irrigationcommunities.

Readers will recall SA politiciansclaiming that the Basin Plan agree-ment, when fully implemented by2024, would provide 3,200 Gl/year(2,750+450) to the environment.

This is upwater: additional 450 Gl/yearpotentially returned to environmentalflows without causing social or eco-nomic harm.

In effect, the Greens’ disallowancemotion is a vote of no-confidence inhow the Basin Plan is being imple-mented.

It presents a serious threat to irrigationcommunities; it promises river healthsafeguards to environmentalists.

At the time of writing it is unclear if themotion will attract necessary ALP andcrossbench support.

Here we are: about two-thirds of waterrecovered (2,100 Gl), two-thirds offunding spent ($8 billion), and a pos-sible Mexican standoff in Parliament.Any bets on a lavish lawyers’ picnic?

Chris Bagley,

CLLMM Community Advisory Panel

Uppers and Downers

River wetland, image courtesy of Russell Chaplin

Wed 2nd may1.00 - 3.00 pmshop open

afternoon teaawards

guest speakersall welcome


Church of ChristCnr Watson & Coxe Streets, MilangEnquiries 0407 607 638

Sunday Services 9.30 am

Prayer Breakfast - Church HallSaturdays 8.00 am

SCHOOL TERM ONLYFriendship & Craft - Church HallWeds 10.00 am - 12.00 noon

Bible Studies - as arranged

Milang Church ServicesTrivia Uniting ChurchCnr McDonald & Orana Streets,Milang8536 2080 (o)

Sunday Services 11.15 am followed by Morning Tea

Ladies‘ Fellowship4th Wednesday - 2.00 pm

Anglican ChurchSt Mary‘sCnr Luard & Maroo Streets, MilangRev Alex Stone8537 0630Sunday ServicesMilang,1st Sunday 8.15 am3rd Sunday 8.15 amLanghorne Ck, 4th Sund. 8.15 amStrathalbyn, every Sund. 10.00 amChurch open for prayer & meditationon request.

Lutheran ChurchCnr Commercial Road& North Parade, StrathalbynPastor Wayne Kerber8536 3322

Sunday Services1st & 2nd Sundays HC 9.00 am3rd & 4th Sundays HC 11.00 am

Catholic ChurchGood ShepherdEast Terrace, StrathalbynFr Richard Morris8391 1053

Mass times:Every Sunday 10.45 am

Prayer Groupmeets Strathalbyn, Wed 9.30 amAll welcome.

8. Which two countries joined theU.S. in a strike on Syria’s chem-ical weapons facilities?

9. Unscramble these letters to findthe name of an Adelaide suburb.VTRRSOORE

10. Queen Elizabeth II is now in hernineties. What was the numberof her birthday in April?

11. In which Australian state is thecoastal town of Bicheno?

12. The popular “Lara’s Theme”comes from which film?

1. Who carried the flag at the headof the Australian team at theOpening Ceremony of the GoldCoast Commonwealth Games?

2. What is the date of Prince Harry’swedding?

3. Who was the author of the classicnovel “Room with a View”?

4. What is the name of the new WarMuseum at Villers-Bretonneux inFrance, commemorating theexploits of Australian soldiers inWorld War 1?

5. The world’s oldest personrecently died in Japan. How oldwas she: 116, 117 or 118?

6. Who was recently appointed asthe 31st Governor of W.A.?

7. What large dairy processor wassold in April to a Canadian com-pany?


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I recently salvaged a pile of old recipebooks which were destined for therubbish bin and I have selected acouple of recipes for readers to try.

They come from a Urania MethodistGuild Cookery Book published in1965.

Good cooking.

Pauline Perry.

Savoury Sausage PieCook 1 lb thin sausages and cut intosmall pieces, then dry fry 4 or 5rashers of bacon until crisp.

Place chopped sausages in greasedcasserole or pie dish with the bacon,then add ½ cup cooked carrot, ½ cupcooked peas and ½ cup diced pre-served pineapple.

Pour over ½ tin tomato soup or similaramount of tomato puree made fromfresh tomatoes.

Top this with 1½ cups mashed potatoto which has been added 1 dspn finelychopped onion, 1 tbsp chopped pars-ley, dob of butter and enough milk tomake a good consistency.

Bake in a hot oven until brown.

Baked Honey Pudding.Mix together 1 cup S R Flour, 1 cupsugar, 1 cup sultanas and ½ cup milk.

Place in a greased pie dish.

Mix 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp butter and 2cups boiling water.

Pour this sauce over the stiff batterand bake in a moderate oven for ½hour.

Urania is not far from Maitland andthe Methodist Church there wasopened in 1904.


AlcoholicsAnonymous

Meets every Sundayat 5.00 pm

Reg Sissons Daycare CentreHigh Street, Strathalbyn

Contact:Shirley, 8537 0052

Lakeside Men’s Shed at Milang

Free BBQThursdays,

12.00 noon to 2.00 pm

Come and experience our re-laxed atmosphere and shareyarns with other like-mindedpeople.

Take the opportunity to checkout the Men’s Shed facilitiesand current projects.

The Lakeside Men’s Shed isworking with SA HealthShoulder to Shoulder tosupport the local community.

All Welcome

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Both are approx. 50 sq metres.Rent negotiable.

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FleurieuFuture Leader’s

ProgramThe 2018 Bendigo Bank CommunityFleurieu Future Leader’s Program iscalling for applications.

This is a not for profit, community-ledinitiative all about supporting emergingregional leaders to ensure that theFleurieu Peninsula remains a vibrant,resilient and sustainable region.

This is a personal development coursewhich will incorporate leadership andmanagement teachings, empowercandidates to pursue their dreams,assist with confidence building, breakdown barriers to success, provideknowledge regarding the financial andlegal implications of doing business,

teach about the importance of teamcollaboration and develop a fantasticnetwork of people.

This program will engage our commu-nity in creating key thinkers and doers,ensuring we have a continuous streamof enthusiastic, knowledgeable andinspiring leaders.

This is the second year of the programand with support by Bendigo Bank andthe course facilitators, Face the World,this personal or corporate growthopportunity is very affordable.

Open to anyone aged from 18 to 100.

Applications close on 15th May 2018.

Go to www.fleurieuleaders.com.au formore information and applicationdetails.

John Rodgers Joan and Family would like to thankeveryone for their messages ofsympathy, cards, flowers andvisits on the sad passing ofJohn.


James “Jim” Daniels worked at the factory for many yearsand had a boiler operators certificate.

Jim and his wife Zill lived in a stone house on the cornerof Chapel and Stirling St and had two children, Arthur andStella.

Arthur was quite a tennis player and later moved toAdelaide. Stella married a Victorian and moved there whenmarried.

Jim used to tell me about the rabbit drives they used tooperate at Stella's property. They used two very long netswith people holding them in a funnel shape and moving therabbits into the small end and yard for catching. I under-stand they captured hundreds in this way for variousfundraisers.

Jim was a very big powerful man and used to be called onto start the large engines used in the factory operations byswinging over large “fly wheels”. The engines were possible“Blackstones” or “Olds”.

Jim was quite a good sportsman and played both cricketand football for the Milang Clubs.

On one occasion at the factory he was caught in someoverhead machineryand taken quite highup on belting andstripped entirely ofhis clothes, but notinjured at all.

Alvyn Hopgood

JIM DANIELS: Butter Factory Biography


Tess & Paddy Welcome You to

Port Milang CaféShop 1, Daranda Terrace, Milang — Phone orders welcome: 8537 0146

Mon - Wed 8.00 am - 7.00 pm; Thur - Sat 8.00 am - 7.30 pmSun 9.00 am - 6.00 pm; Public Holidays 9.00 am - 6.00 pm

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Sydney Walter Overall was born in1895 in Milang, and died on the 22ndSeptember 1976 in Milang.

Syd Overall was a general contractordoing work for the District Council, i.e.road farming, rolling, stone crackingand maintenance.

In his early years he rolled scrub withhis horse team and worked at mostfarming jobs, e.g. ploughing, scarify-ing, seeding, harrowing, cutting hay,stooking hay, and reaping cerealcrops.

On one occasion he left Milang andtravelled to Georgetown (over 250kms) to sow several hundred acres ofwheat with two teams of horses acombine and wagon with enough chaffetc. for the duration. Owing to adrought he never went back to reaphis crop.

Syd volunteered for WW1 and spenttime in England with the medicalcorps. On his return he was a strongsupporter of the local RSL of which hewas secretary for some time.

He eventually purchased land on thewest side of the Milang township andbegan a small dairy. The small farm

adjoined the Milang Cemetery andwas flanked on one side by the railwayline and on the two sides of the FinnissRd consisting of approximately 200acres.

The block of land behind the factoryN/W side was owned by the Yelland'sand leased to the S.A.F.U. for thepurpose of disposing of its “whey”—aby-product of cheese making, usedsometimes for pigs.

When the block became saturated andcould become quite “smelly” SydOverall was contracted by theS.A.F.U. to plough the area with ahorse and single furrow ploughmaking quite large trenches goingfrom the factory end to Coxe Street.

Part of Sid’s Work Journal

This proved very successful as itremoved a possible source of com-plaint from the townsfolk.

There is part of a single furrow ploughhoused at the factory and I am reason-ably confident it is the one used bySyd Overall for the purpose of plough-ing up the “whey” paddock.

Later I believe the Yelland's donatedthe block in question to the educationDept for the school playground andOval.

Syd also gave great service to thelocal “Ag. Bureau” and held the posi-tion of secretary for a long time.

The Strathalbyn Hospital Board wasanother activity he was dedicated to;as well as being the local correspond-ent for the Southern Argus.

He served on the Strathalbyn DistrictCouncil for many years as wardmember for Milang.

For some time, he was the gravedigger at the Milang cemetery andalso curator.

Syd never played any sport but foundpleasure in playing his piano accor-dion at local functions.

In later life he had a very bad farmaccident which resulted from histractor and small cart passing over himbreaking his pelvis and inflicting otherinjuries, but he recovered to the extenthe lived for a quite a while after inten-sive rehab.

Syd never married. Syd was, as wasmost of his family, a devout Church ofChrist follower which he carried out tothe end.

Alvyn Hopgood

SYD OVERALL: Butter Factory Biography


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On Tuesday 17th April an intrepidbunch of Stickybeaks set off for theannual “Fearless Leader Mini GolfMemorial Challenge”.

We were heading to Victor Harbor butvery blustery conditions suggestedthat we head inland to keep the ballson the course.

Hahndorf‘s old Putt Putt course wasselected. On the way up the Hill toHahndorf we stopped at Laratingawetlands for morning tea and thanksto Hoppy we had a delicious selectionof Lyn’s lovely rock buns and biscuits.

A quick look around the wetlands,where some had never been before,suggested more exploration in thefuture.

Arriving at Hahndorf’s course we dis-covered that every school child in theSouthern Fleurieu was there, so wedecided to cruise down the freeway toAvoca Dell at Murray Bridge hopingfor a more relaxed game.

Arriving at Avoca Dell the course wasempty so there were smiles all round.

The Manager explained that thecourse was awaiting restoration butwe were most welcome to play.

It’s a lovely little spot, right next to theriver with BBQ and toilet facilities.Great spot to go with the family.

After splitting the group into threeteams to keep the play flowing weteed off. We were searching for anoverall champion, the first hole in oneand the NAGA Booby Prize.

Roger scored the first hole in one onthe third hole and was equalled byGeorge when he played the third.

The play off resulted in George secur-ing the “Hole in one” trophy. TheNAGA Prize was clearly won byTrevor. Nine holes in one were scoredover the competition.

The overall winner was JB (no gloatinggoing on here), one shot in front of lastyear’s champion Paul.

Peter came in third. As the driver wasthe winner there was some discussionabout a rigged competition.

Heading back through Murray Bridgewe partook of the obligatory soft serveat Macca’s and were planning to callin at the Brinkley Salvage and Savebut it was closed.

The next gathering is Kev’s Tractorsat Kingston on the 15th May. Pleasenote that this will be an 8.00 amstart. J.B.

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Coming EventsThere are two very special events atthe Oasis Gardens Function Centreduring May.

The first is the Mother's Day Lunch onSunday 13th May, from 11.30am witha special menu created by the Chef.

Mains will provide a choice fromCrispy skin Atlantic Salmon, RoastPork, Steak and Red Wine Pie, orProsciutto wrapped Chicken Breast

For Dessert you have to choose fromVanilla Bean Panacotta, or Home-made Sticky Date & Pecan Pudding.

The cost is $45.90pp and Bookingsare essential.

The second is an Entertainment Nighton Saturday 26th May featuring AndySeymour presenting Elvis.

Dinner is at 7.00 pm and the Showstarts at 8.00 pm.

The menu includes a choice of mains,Crispy Pork Belly or Prosciuttowrapped Chicken Breast and for Des-sert, Dark Chocolate Mousse orSteamed Orange & Cinnamon Pud-ding.

Cost is $65.90pp, including the threecourse meal.

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lt all started when Pauline Perry went to a CountryWomen’s conference at Echunga and noticed some of thelocal ladies handing around a magazine. Intrigued by thisshe investigated and found that it was the local communitynewspaper.

After making a 20c donation she was able to obtain a copywhich she brought home. As she read it she thought whata good idea it was and that maybe something similar couldbe done in Milang.

As a result she and her daughter Karyn Bradford producedthe very first issue of the Milang Community News in June1988 under the auspices of the Progress Association andwith the support of the School Principal who made theschool Gestetner duplicator available for their use.

From those earlier messy days of waxed stencils, purplecorrecting fluid and tubes of very black printer’s ink manymembers of the Milang community have ensured that thepublication has continued to the present day.

A number of them wrote of their experiences in the tenthanniversary edition of the Community News in July 1998:Bob Gilliland, and his wife Barbara took over the publicationafter the first twelve months with the help of Bob Franks asEditor.

The two Bobs had lively discussions about the relativeimportance of various news items but they were also ableto improve the production technology.

Others who have been involved with the production of theCommunity News include Betty Nulty, Laurie Lawson, DonSchmoock, Monty Smith, Nanette Simmons, Wendy Hol-land, Norma Anthony, Raelene Wakefield, Jean McLean,Sue Dassira and Beryl Holt.

Next month’s edition of the Community News will look backat some of the achievements of this little publication andwe would like to have some comments from our readersas well. Please let me have your comments as soon aspossible. Alex.

Milang Community News—30 Years


WEEKLY PLANNERActivities listed may be varied as a result of public holidays or for other reasons.If you would like your regular event included please send the details to theEditor.

SUNDAYChurch Services — see page 12Alexandrina Crafts — 10.00 am - 4.00 pm — Railway StationRailway Museum: 12.00 noon - 4.00 pm — Daranda TerraceHistorical Society Museum — Last Sunday: 1.00 pm - 4.00 pm — The OvalAlcoholics Anonymous: 5.00 pm — Reg Sissons Daycare, High Street, Strathalbyn

MONDAYMOSH Community Centre (Photocopying & Internet available): 9.00 am - 5.00 pmFree Crèche — during School Term: 9.30 am - 12.30 am — book at the MOSHMilang Art Group: 1.00 pm - 4.00 pm — Church of Christ Hall, Watson StreetMDCA Committee: 3rd Monday — 4.00 pm — MOSHCC or InstituteLibrary (Photocopying & Internet available) — 3.00 pm - 5.00 pm — InstituteAlexandrina Council Meeting — 1st & 3rd Mondays: 5.00 pm — Goolwa

TUESDAYCommunity Garden — 9.00 am - 12.00 noonMOSH Community Centre (Photocopying & Internet available): 9.00 am - 5.00 pmPlay Group— during School Term: 9.30 am — Milang School CampusLakeside Men’s Shed: 9.30 am - 2.30 pmStepping On: 9.00 am — Milang Institute Supper RoomCards: 1.00 pm — MOSHCCYoga: 5.30 pm — MOSHCC ACE SpaceCFS Training: 7.30 pm - 9.00 pm — CFS Station

WEDNESDAYRed Cross Cheer Up Hut: 9.00 am — 12.00 noon — OvalMOSH Community Centre (Photocopying & Internet available): 9.00 am - 5.00 pmFree Crèche — during School Term: 9.30 am - 12.30 am — book at the MOSHLakeside Men’s Shed: 9.30 am - 2.30 pmCottage Garden Club — usually 2nd Wednesday — contact MOSHLibrary— If Public Holiday on Monday or Friday: 10.00 am - 12.00 noon — InstituteFriendship & Craft Club: 10.00 am - 12.00 noon — Church of Christ HallMEC Recycling: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm — Weeroona DriveRed Cross — First Wednesday: 12.00 noon — Red Cross RoomsTai Chi: 1.00 pm — InstituteMahjong: 1.30 pm — MOSHCCUniting Church Fellowship — Fourth Wednesday: 2.00 pm — Uniting Church

THURSDAYMOSH Community Centre (Photocopying & Internet available): 9.00 am - 5.00 pmLakeside Men’s Shed: 9.30 am - 2.30 pm (Includes Free BBQ from 12.00 noon)Keep Fit — 10.00 am - 11.00 am — Milang Institute Supper RoomSocial Table Tennis: 7.30 pm — Milang Institute

FRIDAYGarbage & Green Collection (fortnightly) — Recycling Collection (fortnightly)Cycle Ride: 7.00 am - 8.30 am — Meet at the MOSHCCMOSH Community Centre (Photocopying & Internet available): 9.00 am - 5.00 pmAlexandrina Crafts: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm — Railway StationFriday Feast:12.30 pm — MOSHCCLibrary (Photocopying & Internet available): 9.30 am -12.00 noon — InstituteLakeside Men’s Shed — 1.00 pm - 4.00 pm — Milang OvalHistorical Society — Last Friday: 4.00 pm — Old Scout Hall, The OvalBowling Club Social Evening — 5.00 pm - 9.00 pm — Light Meals, Activities

SATURDAYLakeside Men’s Shed: 9.30 am - 2.30 pmRed Cross Cheer Up Hut: 10.00 am — 3.00 pm — OvalAlexandrina Crafts: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm — Railway StationMEC Recycling: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm — Weeroona DriveMilang Lakeside Market — 2nd Saturday: 10.00 am - 3.00 pm — InstituteRailway Museum: 12.00 noon - 4.00 pm — Daranda Terrace

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John Edmund Rodgers passed awaypeacefully on the 1st April 2018, aged84 years. He was the dearly lovedhusband of Joan for 61 years, themuch loved and devoted father andfather-in-law of Ann and Chris, Tracyand Colin, Philip and Jayne, Robertand Carolyn, the loving Grandpa ofAlan, Ben; Mathew, Tom, Sara; Emily,Jake; Joshua, Kane, Alyssa and theirpartners, and Great-Gramps of Meg,Archer and Harry.

His funeral was held in the MilangUniting Church on Tuesday 10th Aprilfollowed by a Committal Service in theMilang Cemetery.

John was bom in Largs Bay on the 1stFebruary 1934. He was the eldest ofa family of boys, Doug, Ron, Terry,Noel and Michael (the youngest sonwho sadly passed away when only afew months old). He had a variedchildhood attending school at Ardros-san, Cranbrook, Pine Point, Port Juliaand finally Largs Bay.

During the war years John and hismother moved to Ardrossan whereshe worked operating the search lightsspotting aeroplanes that crossed theGulf. Dad lived in Ardrossan for abouttwelve months with his Mum, beforemoving to live at Pine Point with theMelvilles.

His mother moved back to Adelaideand John would board the ketch“Annie Watt" from Ardrossan to seeher during school holidays. Unfortu-nately he was prone to sea sickness.He was a skinny lad and CaptainHarvey would say “Not feeling toogood Splinter? How about some eggsand bacon for breakfast!"

During grade 6 he went back to livewith his family and finished his schoolyears at Largs Bay, leaving school atthe end of Grade 7 in 1947.

After watching lots of cowboy movies,at the age of only 14, he and a matedecided it would be an adventure togo North to work on a cattle station.Off they went to Bennett and Fischerto see if they had any jobs available.Yes there was one, on Tieyon Station,one of the northernmost homesteadsin South Australia, but they neededhis mother's consent to say it was OKand that they weren't running away.Mum gave the OK and within a weekthey had caught the Ghan and got offat Abminga Siding on the old Ghanline where Frank Smith met them.

After a year he decided he had hadenough of station life and needed toget back to civilisation—although heoften said if he had stayed a littlelonger he may never have come backto the big smoke—there was some-thing about the outback that drew youthere.

Back in Adelaide he had several jobsbefore his uncle, who was a butcher,said "you are going to get a trade”. Sohe started with Mathews Butchers,Port Adelaide and he learnt how tomake sausages, fritz, mince andcorned beef. Mathews meats hadseven shops and before he had fin-ished his apprenticeship he wasmanager of one of them. He com-pleted his apprenticeship and becamea qualified butcher in 1953.

On the long weekend in January 1953John was invited to Strathalbyn andthen decided to go on to Milang to adance, where he met Joan.

Every weekend after that, he bookeda taxi on the Friday night to theAdelaide Railway station from LargsBay, caught the train to Strathalbyn,and then to Milang, where danceswere frequently held around the dis-trict. By Sunday he would catch thetrain back and by the time he arrivedin Largs he was exhausted!

Not long after, he decided it was timeto ask Joan to marry him. She said“You have to ask Dad first". He fol-lowed Alan Findlater around all daybefore he had the courage to ask but,

of course, the answer was “Yes” andthey were married on the 2nd June1956.

After they were married they bought asmall herd of forty dairy cows whichthey milked at Long Valley RoadStrathalbyn. Going from butchering tomilking cows was a big step but withthe help of his in-laws he soon learnt.

They lived at Long Valley Road for aabout three years and Ann was bomon the 2nd December 1957 whileliving there. However, Grandpa wasgetting older and was finding heneeded more help at Milang, so it wasdecided a new house would be builton Lake Road and the dairy sold.

They moved into the new housebefore their second child, Tracy wasborn on the 18th October 1959. Twoboys followed: Philip on the 16th May1962 and Robert on the 8th May 1966.

Life was good on the farm, lookingafter cropping, sheep and pigs. Week-ends were spent playing football andcricket—successfully playing in threefootball Grand Finals for Milang in1961, 1964 and 1965. He also playedin the 1963-64 cricket Grand Final,making 64 runs. John was Milangsingles bowls champion in 1996 and1997, and paired with Doc Eatts to winpairs and fours championships.

Other interests were fishing, mainly inthe river, and also for competitionswith the Strathalbyn Fishing Club;owning and leasing racehorses; Sat-urday poker nights; his garden; theMilang Agricultural Bureau (Presidentand life member); Milang Scouts(President) and he served on manycommittees—Milang Primary School,bowling club, football, cricket clubsand Lake Plains Hall committee. Hewas also a member and elder ofMilang Uniting Church, attendingchurch and adult fellowship on aregular basis.

John continued to work on the farmand never wanted to leave and liveanywhere else.

Unfortunately he became sick andover the years gradually becameworse until he required care in EstiaNursing home. John spent ninemonths in their care until he passedaway on Sunday 1st April.

John told Joan that when he couldn'tremember anymore to tell all his familyand friends that I have had a great lifeand love you all.

John Edmund Rodgers1 February 1934 - 1 April 2018

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Milang CFSSoon to be in

Hot WaterThe new ablution block arrived atMilang CFS Station on the 6th April. Itwill be greatly appreciated by CFSvolunteers who have never had theluxury of hot water at the Station.

This building replaces the old Besserblock single toilet that was built in the

1970s and was well overdue forreplacement. Plus, hot water can nowbe plumbed to the kitchen.

The new building has a toilet, shower,hand wash sink and a wash trough forcleaning breathing apparatus gear.

The ablution block was designed byMilang CFS in partnership withBianco, who did the build. It took 14months from start to finish.

There is still plenty of plumbing andconcreting to do, but completion dayis nearing and there is a flush ofexcitement.

The building was jointly funded byCFS Region 1 Headquarters and theMilang Brigade who used money fromfundraising drives and local donations.

Thank you to everyone who has sup-ported Milang CFS over the years, bydonating time and money, helping atworking bees, buying raffle tickets andattending our events.

If anyone feels they would like to bepart of our team please [email protected]

Jude Aquilina

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We are the Champions! Division 3 hadan outstanding result in the GrandFinal, defeating Port Eliot by 26 shots.

Matthew’s team won by 10, Adam’sdrew and Jane’s won by 16.

Gary Wagenknecht had a heart attacka few days previously but was able towatch his team win with Jane pro-moted to his skipper’s position.

Following the presentation of badgesand the shield, all players and somesupporters returned to Milang club-house for a celebration tea and lots of“bragging” conversations.

While Div 3 were at Strathalbyn fortheir game, Milang Club was alsohosting the Div 5 Grand Finals, cater-ing afternoon tea for players andspectators. Well done to the helpers,who received praise from the visitorsfor their hospitality.

We acknowledge the passing of a pastmember, John Rodgers. He and Joanboth played bowls for many years. Theclub room was filled to overflowing

following the funeral service. Theladies catered well for such a crowdof John’s family and friends.

The AGM on the 30th April will includevoting on over thirty notices of motionfrom the Association, with our resultsbeing taken to the Association AGMin May.

Friday Night Teas are continuing wellwith a good variety of menu choicesavailable at low prices. Meals areserved from 6.00 pm onwards. Visitorsare always welcome.

Heather Maddern

Milang Bowling Club Winners


Kids’ Page: Mother’s Day

5. Children make cards or giftsfor their mothers. They can writea thank you letter to theirmothers.

6. Children can do theirmother’s work today. Thenmothers can have a day to restand have fun.

1. Mother’s Day is the secondSunday in May.

2. On Mother’s Day we saythank you to our mothers.

3. On this day we think about allthe work that mothers do.

4. We think about the love thatour mothers give us.

Read about Mother’s Day. Colourin the pictures and then help thegirl to find her mother in the maze.


12th MAY 9th JUNE

MILANG RED CROSSTHE CHEER UP HUT

AT THE MILANG OVALAVAILABLE FOR SALE

CLOTHING. SHOES,JEWELLERY, BAGS, TOYS,

HOMEWARES,BOOKS, GAMES, LUCKY

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Trading times:WED 9.00 am-12.00 noon,

SAT 10.00 am-3.00 pmItems also available for sale inthe old ticket box at front gate.

Milang Red Cross thanksyou for your support.

On the 4th April Milang Red Crossheld their meeting with ten membersattending

On the 6th April our branch catered atthe Milang Bowling Club for the Fridaynight Dinner. Again it was well sup-ported by the community and $371was raised for the evening.

We thank all who came and trust theyhad a great night. I would also like to

thank the members for all their hardwork in making the night a success.

Next we have Anzac Day and RedCross is again supplying morning tea.We hope this will be a great day as theservice is growing every year. NormaVarcoe and Lyn Wilcox will be layingthe wreath this year.

On the 2nd May we have the grandopening of our rooms with all our

members are asked to attend thisspecial day.

Each member is to bring sweet andsavoury platters for catering and weare hoping to see around 100 peoplethere on the day.

Gazebos will be put up that morningand the historical society is letting ususe their kitchen to prepare afternoontea. It will start at 1.30 and we hope tosee everyone there.

A short meeting will be held after theopening on the 2nd of May

Beck Holt

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Did you know?Mandarins contain the antioxidantlutein, which can help prevent prema-ture macular degeneration. (AustralianHealthy Food Guide April 2011)

The Mandarin season will soon beupon us.

Renovation of the garden beds isongoing but will certainly be worth theeffort.

The last of the tomato plants havebeen removed, so you will need tosource tomatoes from elsewhere untilnext season.

The first planting of broccoli, Chinesecabbage and cauliflower wereseverely attacked by slaters. Theslaters have also eaten two plantingsof coriander.

However it is not all doom and gloom.Netting has been placed over some ofthe beds that have brassicas plantedin them and we will continue to covermore of the beds as the weeks go by

to prevent the cabbage white butterflyfrom laying eggs on the plants.

The zucchini plants are showing earlysigns of powdery mildew and mayhave to be removed in the comingweeks.

Parsley, onions, garlic, broad beans,swede, turnip, parsnip and beetroothave all been planted and we willcontinue to plant more of these duringthe month.

We are still harvesting silverbeet,chillies, carrots, feijoa, chives, egg-plant, capsicum, basil and herbs.Come in for a bargain; every Tuesdaybetween 9.00am and 12.00 noon.

For the home gardener, it’s time todivide and replant strawberry plantsand spray stone fruit with Bordeauxafter the leaves have fallen.

Be on the lookout for cabbage whitebutterfly and their green caterpillaroffspring, aphids, black spot and splitcitrus fruit.

Sow some poppy seed and spendtime in the garden.

Christine Elliott

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The Milang Railway Museum Needs Volunteers.Optional activities include: Guide visitors on one weekend afternoon a month. Help restorethe station interior. Research the history of the railway at Milang. Help lay the new narrowgauge track. Drive our locomotives. Assist with catering for visiting tour groups.

Come and have a chat with the volunteers at the Museum on Tuesday or Fridaymornings or call Peter Lucas on 0414 232 060 or Allan McInnes on 0437 800 811.

Anzac Day in MilangAbout three hundred people attendedthe Milang Anzac Day Memorialservice hosted by the Milang Commu-nity Centre.

Guests included young members ofthe Langhorne Creek Football Clubrepresenting the younger members ofour community.

Concluding the service, wreath layingby representatives of local organisa-tions acknowledged the various con-flicts from the Boer War to the recentMiddle East crisis.

Stephen Bell gave a realistic insightinto what our young soldiers wentthrough in the trenches and how theyall relied on each other for theircourage and morale to carry out theirduties.

With the hundreds of thousands oflives lost he pointed out what so manyhave given for our freedom today.

Truly we all owe so much to theseyoung heroes who bravely fought sowe can enjoy the life we so love today.

The Red Cross ladies put on a fantas-tic morning tea, and the Men’s Shedprovided a BBQ which was well appre-ciated

Lest we never forget.

John Whyte

Photographs:John Whyte and Richard Prusa


The Milang Foreshore Habitat Resto-ration Project is complete, and thisimportant wetland has a new look!

A community celebration, organisedby the Milang and District CommunityAssociation, will celebrate both thecompletion of the project and WorldMigratory Bird Day.

The community is invited to join thefestivities on Tuesday 15th May from11.00 am at the Milang wetland siteon Daranda Terrace (adjacent to theMilang Railway Station).

In true celebratory style, it is an openevent with all welcome.

The Milang wetland, known colloqui-ally as the ‘snipe sanctuary’, is the siteof the Habitat Restoration Project.

Set on the edge of Lake Alexandrina,the wetland is an important site forLatham’s Snipe, a ‘rare’ wetlands birdlisted under the South AustralianNational Parks and Wildlife Act 1972.

This shy little bird, who weighs in atjust 200 grams, flies some 8,000 kms

from Russia and Japan to summer inparts of south-eastern Australia,including Milang, before starting thelong return journey in March.

The habitat restoration project hasfocused on infrastructure and ecolog-ical works in and around the wetlandto improve the snipe habitat, and topromote awareness of the environ-mental significance of this Ramsarwetland and its relationship to socialand cultural values of the area.

Revegetation works led by the Goolwato Wellington Local Action Planninggroup, resulted in Milang communitygroups planting 10,000 new plantsaround the wetland over the winterperiod.

Access and facilities around the sitehave also been improved, includingthe installation of pathways, seating,viewing nodes and a shelter.

The installation of ‘Ponde’, a wonder-fully creative sculpture from localartist, John Bradford adds a specialtouch.

A new bird hide has also been builtand interpretive signage erectedaround the site.

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The Milang Easter Fair was held on Saturday 31stMarch. The weather was fine, there were many differ-ent stalls and a very large crowd. The organizers fromthe Railway Museum are to be congratulated on theirachievement which brought such large numbers ofvisitors to our town.


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Each month I endeavour to includesome of the events which are on inMilang but please let me know whenthings are not right.

If you think that something should beincluded, let me know about that too!

Note that the calendar also includesthe phases of the Moon and sunriseand sunset each day as well as publicholidays. A.S.

Trivia Answers1. Sally Pearson

2. 19 May

3. E. M. Forster

4. The Sir John Monash Centre

5. 117

6. Kim Beazley

7. Murray Goulburn

8. France and Britain

9. Rostrevor

10. 92

11. Tasmania

12. Dr Zhivago


Early on Easter morningMilang was overflowing with visitorsIn the Shacks and Caravan ParkWhile others were taking stockIn preparation for the Easter MarketAnd just for a short time there were someWho gathered on the ForeshoreTo Celebrate the triumph of Life over DeathOn the first Easter morningTwo thousand years ago.

The Rev. Roger Bassham at the Sunrise Service.


In this IssueAdvertising Rates 2Anniversaries 6Anzac Day in Milang 26Artists at Gollan’s Waterhole 8Aviation History Link 10Birthdays 5Bowling Club Winners 22Church Services 12Community Bus 14Community Garden 25Community News 30 Years 18Cottage Garden Club 4Easter Fair Picture 28, 29Editorial 2Favourite Recipes 13Fleurieu Future Leaders 14History Festival 4Jim Daniels 15John Edmund Rodgers 20Justices of the Peace 19Kids’ Page: Mother’s Day 23MDCA Committee 5Milang CFS 21MP wants MDBA presence 3Oasis coming Events 17Phone Numbers 32Poets’ Corner 7Rainfall 5Red Cross 24Sarina & Jeremy Wed 9Snipe Sanctuary Launch 27Stickybeaks Golf Challenge 17Sunrise Service 31Syd Overall 16The Milang Calendar 28This Month’s Cover 2Trivia 12Trivia Answers 30Uppers and Downers 11Weekly Planner 19

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Men’s Shed 0408 319 692

Milang Association 8537 0687

Milang Auto Repairs 8537 0005

Milang Campus 8537 0223

Milang P.O. 8537 0061

Milang Pharmacy 8537 0785

Mini Mart 8537 0801

MOSH Com. Centre 8537 0687

Murray Heating 8532 2973

Natural Balance 0429 776 927

Oasis Meals 8536 4815

Paul Warner 0418 841 414

Peter & Sons 0411 237 248

Pier Hotel 8537 0006

Plumber & Gasfitter 0408 807 212

Police Emergency 000

Police (Strath.) 8536 2044

Police Attendance 13 14 44

Port Milang Café 8537 0146

Power Emergencies 13 13 66

Railway Museum 0414 232 060

Rastas Electronics0418 821 369

Ray White Mt Bkr 0413 195 926

SA Water Faults 1300 880 337

S.E.S. 13 25 00

Strath. Clinic 8536 2277

Strath. Hire 8536 4344

Strath. Pharmacy 8536 2266

Strath. Taxi 0466 1111 33

Street Lighting 1800 676 043

The Office Shop 8552 2177

Tri Energy 0411 702 742

Uniting Church 8536 2080

Vonnie Anderson 0427 166 663

Wenham Earthwrks 0417 540 410

Yesterday’s Power 8297 4715

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