March 2021
IN THIS ISSUE
Shire Notes, Community Land Care News, Community Activities,
Notices, Birthdays and Upcoming Events All supplies and materials are kindly donated by the Shire of Woodanilling.
Photo courtesy from Jane Taylor– Woodanilling sunset
Shire Notes NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION.
Council wishes to advise that a Development
Application has been received for Lot 5, 18495 Albany Highway. The proposal is for the
use of the existing building at the site for the
defined land use under the Scheme as a ‘Tavern.’
Specifically relating to this application is the development of a bottleshop to sell
packaged liquor goods.
Details of the proposal are available for inspection at the Shire office. Comments on the
proposal may be submitted in writing on or before the 2nd April 2021.
Shire Notes STATE ELECTION
Western Australian State Election
Saturday 13th March 2021.
You can vote at the Woodanilling Town Hall
3316 Robinson road, Woodanilling
Doors will open at 8.00am and close at 6.00pm.
Woodanilling Primary School P & C will be holding a cake stall on Election day at the front of the Shire
Office
OFFICE & DEPOT CLOSED OVER APRIL
EASTER BREAK
Office
Closed Friday 2nd April 2021 & Re-opening
Tuesday 6th April 2021
Depot
Closed Friday 2nd April 2021 & Re-opening
Wednesday 7th April 2021
Emergency Contacts
CEO 0428 032 089
Ranger Enquiries 0424 704 812
Scott 0404 492 471
SCHOOL HOLIDAY ROAD SAFETY
Students and teachers are looking forward to
the School Holidays that will start on Friday
2nd April 2021.
This means for the first 2 weeks of April there
will be more children, walking, riding and
scooting around local streets as well as more
people travelling long distances for their
holidays and therefore the Shire of
Woodanilling is asking all drivers to take extra
care during this period.
In addition given the likelihood of wet
weather during the holidays drivers are also
reminded to help keep everyone safe. They
should drive with their lights on at all times,
slow down, drive to the conditions and leave
extra distance between themselves and the
vehicle in front.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT
When registering an unlicensed or new vehicle, clients must present an Invoice or Receipt for
proof of ownership.
The document must be in the name of the person or company that the vehicle is to be registered to.
This will enable the shire to process your registration in a timely manner.
Email: [email protected] │ Phone: 9861 2222 │ Mob: 0428 231 506
Seeking fauna survey locations
Do you have any areas of remnant vegetation? Is there places on your
property where you think you may have wildlife? Would like to check
out the benefits of revegetation programs?
We are looking for locations where we can conduct fauna surveys. The
purpose of this is simply to determine if we have more in our
landscape that we actively see. Many of our creatures are small and
nocturnal so are often missed.
This information would be helpful to understand how healthy our
mostly cleared landscape still is.
A survey would be done over a number of days and is a one off
activity. The results would be available to you in a report if you wish
and would not impact the status of your land in any way.
For more information or to register your interest, contact Gen now.
Email: [email protected] │ Phone: 9861 2222 │ Mob: 0428 231 506
The Sheep’s Back
Are you a sheep farmer? If you are, it is worthwhile subscribing to the email
bulletein ‘The Sheeps Back’.
This regular newsletter provides in depth information on sheep management
relevant to our region, topics such as containment feeding to bridge a feed gap
and feeding sheep with more efficiency.
Check out the website at www.sheepsback.com.au
Personal mosquito management
Now that we have had some rain, be sure to check out your own back yard to
see what may be harbouring mosquito larvae.
If you have ponds, perhaps add a larvicide (non harmful to other aquatic
species), empty containers that aren’t necessary, tend your garden to
encourage frogs to help control the wrigglers, invest in a mosquito trap which
we have promoted before. Purchase some mozzie deterrent products so you
can still enjoy your back yard.
The she-oak which our fantastic phascogale loves, unfortunately is something
that also is loved by mosquitoes as it forms a great wind break for them during
the day giving them safe harbour, as such, we are always going to be battling
them in our area.
We are continuing to monitor and treat areas of larger water, and encourage
you guys to do the same in your patch!
CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY
On Friday 5th March, our school participated in Clean Up Australia Day. The students walked across to the local park to see what they could find. They thoroughly searched the area, collecting a few cans and lolly wrappers, however, there was not a lot to find. We should take pride as a community as to how clean we keep our town. Great job guys! MARCH MUNCH
Munch March is well and truly underway, with the students recording their intake of fruit and vegetables on a whole class graph. Thank you for supporting your children in this endeavour to increase the intake of fresh/raw fruit and vegetables into their daily diet. Part of the background to the “Crunch” is that the act of chewing in hard, raw vegetables and fruit aids in digestion as well as strengthening the jaw and muscles. The students are very much looking forward to enjoying their shared morning tea on the 31st March to celebrate March Munch's final day. CBH REGISTERED CHARITY
Woodanilling PS P&C is now a CBH registered charity. This means, when farmers are processing their grain on
LoadNet, they are now able to nominate the P&C via our Grower Number:40550436 to receive a grain donation. If you are unsure or require any assistance, please call the Grower Service Centre on 1800 199 083. Please spread the word! CONTAINERS FOR CHANGE The P&C is now registered for the Containers for Change program. Containers for Change is a recycling program which rewards the collection of eligible containers with a refund of 10c per item. Items can be collected and delivered to a refund point in Katanning or Wagin, at which you can nominate the P&C as your donation recipient using our Scheme ID: C10326397
P & C News
Important Dates
School Development Day 15th March
Last Day of Term
1st April
First Day Term 2 19th April
ANZAC Day
26th April
P&C Meeting 29th April @ 3:30pm
Woody Men’s Shed.
March 2021
The Woody Men’s Shed next meeting, Will be on Tuesday the 13th April 2021
New members welcome. Starting at 5:45pm with a BBQ—Meeting starts at 6:30pm
The year has got off to a slow start with only one decent job to do apart from our members own private projects. The Shire found just enough old railway sleepers in the back of the depot to make up the six garden beds that the Town Enhance Committee requested.. Because of the Weight and size of the finished garden beds, it took a while to make them up. (about two per week) but they are finished and delivered to the Shire depot.
Please ring Keith or Rod if you are planning to come and see us on a Tuesday or Wednesday morning to let us know that you are coming. — Because —
If we are quiet with little to do, Then we just might go home early.
President: Keith Schurmann 0488231589 - Vice President: Shane DeSouza 0412062064 Secretary/Treasurer: Rod Marshall 0437014941 Catering Officer: Robert Hyndman
WOODANILLING CWA
Wagin Woolorama presented our first community catering event. Four of us, as well as members of other local CWA branches, assisted to make sandwiches, assembled cake plates and poured cups of tea on both Friday and Saturday. It's a great event which provides a link to other women in our region therefore a chance for some networking.
The next meeting will be held on Monday March 15th at 2.00 p.m. at the cottage. Our next project to organise will be Anzac Day providing the COVID health issue remains at bay. Come along and join us for an afternoon cuppa.
Recipe of the Month- Marg's Easy Scones
500ml carton of sour cream
Equal amount of flour ( 500g)
Simply mix the 2 ingredients together. If a little dry, adjust with a bit of milk, then place spoonfuls on a baking sheet. Bake 15 min in a moderate oven. Serve with jam and cream. (Hint - You can place spoonfuls into a silicon muffin tray for an even easier/less messy result.) Enjoy!!
EASTER BAKING IDEAS WITH THE FAMILY
Easter fridge slice
Easter bunny cupcakes
Chocolate nests
Bunny cottontails
Easter Egg marshmallow slice
Chocolate Crackle Eggs
Easter bark
Cracked egg cupcakes
Easter chick cupcakes
These and many more Easter recipes can be found at www.taste.com.au
WOODY RANGERS HOCKEY CLUB
AGM
When– Thursday 18th March 2021
Where– Woodanilling Tavern
Time– 7pm
Call for nominations for all positions, including executive members and com-
mittee members, be sent to the secretary prior to the meeting.
All positions are open.
As of the 2021 season the Woodanilling Rangers Hockey Club (WRHC) will be competing in the Upper Great Southern Hockey Association (UGSHA).
This decision has not been made lightly and has come after a number of in-depth discussions were held with club members to decide on the best possible option for the future of our club.
There are a number of reasons which have contributed to the outcome of this decision.
Currently the WRHC constitution states that one of the objectives of our club is to develop hockey in the Shire of Woodanilling. We feel the UGSHA can help us achieve this as they offer a larger, more vibrant competition which allows their Juniors to play in grades closer to their own age giving them the opportunity to have more of a go and play to their full potential. They also offer their Juniors more established pathways with skill development programs, higher level aspirations, umpire training and more turf exposure.
The UGSHA Seniors also have the opportunity to compete against a greater number of teams, turf games and an umpire development pathway. The UGSHA men’s B Grade and women’s B grade competitions skill level are a close match to a large portion of our member’s skill levels. Those players aspiring to a higher level of hockey will also have the opportunity to play for an A grade side, if they so wish.
We believe that a shift to the UGSHA is in the best interest of our club to fulfil our objective to encourage and foster hockey moving forward.
Stay tuned for more information on when the 2021 season will commence.
Any further questions or queries please contact
President: Rick Wise 0458231534
Junior Coordinator: Penny Shackley 0428228065
Woodanilling Playgroup
Playgroup meetings are held every Thursday at the Woodanilling Pavilion 9:30am. We currently have a Facebook messenger group for existing members to stay connected and a WHATS App Group. If you would like to enquire or join please contact Kahlia 0439 754 391 or Brooke 0437 313 060.
Alternatively visit the public Facebook page called Woodanilling Playgroup.
Woodanilling Community Church
It breaks my heart to see so many unhappy people in the world nowadays.
I want to tell you that there is a God and I’m willing to share my amazing
experiences with you.
Please join me and others, every second Sunday of each month, starting at
10am, as I am willing to share my stories with you all.
Marion Taylor– 0422 447 857
SHORT MAT BOWLS
COME AND GIVE IT A GO
WE PLAY ON MONDAYS AT 6.30PM AND CHARGE $2 PER NIGHT WHICH INCLUDES TEA AND BISCUITS
WE DO 3 X 10 WEEKS WITH A WINNER EACH TIME, WITH 2 WEEKS BREAK IN BETWEEN EACH SET.
THEN THE WINNERS PLAY OFF FOR THE GRAND CHAMPION FOR THE YEAR.
YOU WILL BE MADE MOST WELCOME.
FOR MORE DETAILS CONTACT MARION TAYLOR ON 9823 1354 OR 0422 447 857
MIKE JONES 0487 113 096
Pioneer Heritage Hunt
Pioneer Heritage Challenge
Managed by
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER – FEBRUARY 2021
Albany Via
Route 120
THE FEBRUARY WINNER is… The February winner is the Rophi team from Perth. They
drove down Route 120 finding their Pioneers and chasing
clues in the towns of York, Pingelly and Brookton. This is
their second-time-lucky team, having already hunted
Pioneers in Tenterden, Mt Barker and Albany in July.
WHAT’S HAPPENING ON ROUTE 120 When you are on the Pioneer Challenge, coming up to Easter.
YORK
The York Antiques and
Collectables Fair - Easter w/e
York Racing Easter Cup
York Motorcycle Rally
Sun 11th April
PINGELLY
Pingelly Astrofest
Sat 20th Mar 4.30-9pm
WAGIN
The Wagin Historical Village
10am-4pm 7 days
Woolorama 5th-6th March
KATANNING
Katanning Harmony Festival
Fri, 12 Mar, 5:00 pm – Sat,
13 Mar, 7:00 pm
Opera in Katanning Sat, 27
Sheep sales – Tues, Wed
MT BARKER
Grape Escape Day Tour
Fri 19 Mar and 26 Mar
Porongurup at Karribank
Sculptures 2-10 April
GET A TEAM READY FOR EASTER What teams loved in the towns – by Rophi, Travellers Three,
Bonne Journee and others – A highway packed with interest.
YORK. “The architecture, old houses, straw sculptures trail,
pressed tin ceiling in the Town Hall, wandering around the
streets and poking into shops - especially the 2nd-hand
bookshop. Accommodation at Greenhills was fabulous.”
Pingelly. “The warm welcome from Singh
and Family at our accommodation at the
fabulously old Pingelly Hotel, the meal
from Sukh in the impressive dining room,
the delicious smoked Christmas ham from
the prize-winning Pingelly butcher, chats
with happy locals.”
Brookton. “The lovely garden around the beautiful railway
station - under restoration - the architecture of the Squat
Bedford Arms. The well-tended but dusty cemetery seems a
fitting heroic resting place for the Brookton pioneers.”
Woodanilling. “Must be something in the water in
Woodanilling. We were taken by the number of people
reaching their 70s and 80s in this cemetery.“
Tenterden. “The friendly locals who stopped and asked, ‘you
alright love?’ then gave directions to the elusive cemetery
and the dear little mud slab hut just over the railway line
someone’s love home. Metters stove outside.”
Mt Barker. “The 7-mural trail around town is a bright and
cheery way to wander around Mt Barker. The beautiful old
railway station now VC still has the evocative smell of coal
smoke clinging to the rafters, and the displays are full of
historical interest.”
York. “Love York with its history and beautiful old buildings
and churches Every time we go to York, we say we must
come back here and spend more time exploring and learning
more We stayed at the Imperial Homestead and it was
wonderful. We will be back.”
Beverley. “is a surprise on the main road from York to
Brookton. Many old buildings in the town are well restored,
and the tourist office is new with great interactive displays on
the history of the town Love the hidden murals by James
Gidday.”
Pioneer Heritage Hunt
Pioneer Heritage Challenge
Managed by
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER – FEBRUARY 2021
Albany Via
Route 120
SOME PIONEER DETAILS THAT WERE FOUND
Policemen, stowaways, builders whose work still stand in the
towns, rabbit fumigators, convicts and farmers. Some colourful
lives discovered by teams on the Pioneer Challenge.
Patrick Hackett (York) Patrick was a police constable when at the
young age of 28 yrs he was murdered by two “Kelly” wannabe
miscreants in Beverley leaving a young wife with a one-week-old
baby.
Charles Gordon (Pingelly) Stowed away on ship in Scotland,
jumped ship at Albany. Worked on the Beverley-Albany railway
and took up virgin land East of Pingelly which he cleared while
living in a tent and working on the railway. Died at 58 yrs
following complications from surgery.
John Gilchrist (Pingelly) owned an agricultural manufacturing
business in Pingelly for 27 years inventing a stock feeder, wheat
pickler, bag rammer, rabbit fumigator, all of which sold widely
both around the State and Nationally. As farmers we benefited
from most of his inventions
Mary Conners (Katanning) Mary was transported to Van Diemen's
Land on the 4th of January 1849 on the vessel the Australasia.
She was 16.5 years of age. It looks like she was transported with
her sister Bridget, who was 18 years old at the time. Mary's
convict number was 863.
William Atkins (Narrogin) (Alias Hawkins)
Convict number 7916. He built St Patrick's church, Atkins Cottage,
also known as Mourambine Cottage, and several other buildings
in the area. He was born in Bures Hamlet, Essex in 1835 and
married Mary Ann Goodenough, daughter of James Goodenough
12 Aug 1873, the first marriage in St Patrick's. William died in the
Narrogin Hospital on
13 Sep 1926 and is
buried in the cemetery
there. Mary Ann and
her youngest daughter
are buried in St
Patrick's graveyard.
THE CHALLENGE
Pioneer Challenge is a fun heritage
hunt with the aim of discovering the
pioneers on Route 120 in WA. The
game is a hybrid of a clue finding
treasure hunt and a car rally that
encourages people to explore our
regional country towns and raise
money for charity. The game is run by
an innovative Rotary group from Perth
who has been looking to beat Covid-
19 and assist in the recovery of
Western Australia’s tourism industry.
HOW TO PLAY
Once registered, players are assigned three Pioneer towns and
nine Pioneers to investigate along a chosen segment of Route
120, (Southern Highway). Within these towns, players begin by
finding and photographing the graves of these Pioneers at the
local cemetery. Search for historical clues around town, answer
questions online and upload pictorial records of your trip. The
game is played on mobile devices and the Pioneer Challenge
website. Learn about the town, enjoy the local fare and flavours
and bring to life the amazing Pioneers of our state! Explore unique
and charming towns along the Great Southern Highway (Route
120). pioneerchallenge.com.au
SPRING INTO ACTION
“The best part was doing something totally
different together, exploring, discovering
people and places we never knew existed.” It
is easy to incorporate the Pioneer Challenge
in a fun day trip or as breaks in a longer
journey.
“It supports a charity too.”
Thank you for your support. Please forward this newsletter to
friends and colleagues and encourage them to participate!
Register a team at pioneerchallenge.com.au and plan your unique
experience.
The March Bushfire Preparedness Topic is: Bushfire Warning Systems
If you live in a bushfire risk area, you need to understand the Bushfire Warning
System and what each alert level means before a fire threatens your home. The
alerts give information on how severe a bushfire is once it’s started. Alerts have four
warning levels indicating the increasing risk to your life or property, and the
decreasing amount of time you have until the fire arrives.
The following tools and resources can help you to understand the four levels of
warnings:
DFES’ Bushfire Warning System Factsheet
DFES’ Alerts and Warnings Youtube Video
When a bushfire threatens, you can monitor official warnings at
www.emergency.wa.gov.au
By calling DFES’ Information Line on 13DFES (13 3337)
Local ABC radio
Remember: Your surroundings could be your best information source. Stay
alert to what is happening around you. If you believe you may be in danger, act
immediately to stay safe.
For further bushfire information please visit dfes.wa.gov.au
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Colouring In Competition- Submit your entry to the Shire Office or email [email protected]
Best entries will be published in the next Wongi
Please submit your name, age & contact details with your entry
When you buy from a small business an actual person does a little happy dance.
Be the cause of someone’s happy dance today.
As your local Area Manager, Chloe Turner is
keen to assist you with all of your fertilizer
decisions this season.
So whether it’s soil testing, nutritional
advice, fuel gauges, or simply an on-farm
appointment to discuss your requirements,
give Chloe a call today.
Mobile: 0447 469 245 Email–[email protected]
Support our local Woodanilling businesses.
Woodanilling General Store opening and closing hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 7.30am to 3pm
Wednesday 7.30am to 12.00pm
We will open Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday for group bookings only
Thursday & Friday– 4pm to late Saturday & Sunday– 12pm to late
Remember to always book due to restrictions- 9823 1508 or 0427 479 423.
FOR ALL YOUR MECHANICAL
REPAIRS AND SERVICING
CALL YOUR LOCAL
MECHANIC
BOB HYNDMAN PH: 0438 441 390
FIREWOOD
Spilt Jarrah/Yate/White Gum
Call 0429 985 129
WANTED– FREE
If anyone has plastic pots that you no longer need.
Please call Caz Pascoe on 0409 410 812.
Boxes of Organic Food Delivered Weekly to
your Door.
Organic food deliveries every Tuesday to
Woodanilling and all towns on the Great Southern
Highway.
Place orders via www.thelittlebigstore.com.au
Register your interest by email:
[email protected] or more
information– Josie Speight on 0409 667 783 or Chris
on 0428 214 089
Member for Roe
Peter Rundle MLA
Esperance Office
Dempster St 107 Esperance WA 6450
Ph 08 9071 6555 Fax 08 9071 6788
[email protected] www.peterrundle.com.au @PeterRundleMLA facebook.com/PeterRundleRoe
Narrogin Office
PO Box 378 Narrogin WA 6312
Ph 08 9881 1225 Fax 08 9881 3082
Phone : Tim Brown
0418 470 920 or
98231 115
Woodanilling Spreading
Service
Spreading service for
Woodanilling &
surrounding areas.
Load Cells & GPS, Loader
Lime, Super, Urea
Pick up from CSBP Wagin
available.
FOR ALL YOUR
MECHANICAL REPAIRS
AND SERVICING
CALL YOUR LOCAL
MECHANIC
BOB HYNDMAN PH: 0438 441 390
WAGIN WINDOW AND CARPET
CLEANING
WINDOWS CARPETS
TILES & GROUT CLEANING
RESIDENTIAL OR COMMERCIAL
CONTACT STEVE TAYLOR
9861 1571 0405 244423
collanillingpatrol@westnet .com.au
ARMS & CARTRIDGE SUPPLIES
DL 9993449
Rifles
Shotguns
Ammunition
Reloading
A wide range of centrefire and
rimfire rifles, shotguns, ammunition,
reloading equipment and
components plus accessories, spotlights,
cleaning kits
and firearm parts.
Give Chris Pollock a call
0427 177 729
KRP BOOKKEEPING
Specialising in Agrimaster
Data Entry & Reports. BAS Ready
Farm Accounting & Management Experience
Tutoring in Agrimaster. Will travel to you.
Phone Kevin Powell on 9822 7030 or mob 0427 103 822Email: [email protected]
Please note the Containers for
Change Wagin Depot is open
on Monday, Tuesday &
Wednesday to drop off your
containers.
Processing days are Thursday,
Friday & Saturday
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MARCH CALENDAR
1st Labour Day Public Holiday
13th WA State Election– Woodanilling Town Hall
23rd Council Meeting– 4pm
March
Birthdays 3rd Max Townsend-Crisp 13th Madeline Stephens
5th Sandra Shackley 19th Chantelle Mader
5th Richard Bessell-Browne 19th Hamish Murray
6th Kristen Prest 20th Garry Mader
7th Scott Mader 21st Sally Crossley
8th Sharna Shackley-Becker 22nd Judy Nixon
10th Kerry Wilhelm 26th Julian Brown
11th Pippa Hall 28th Clinton Wise
13th Jason Gaythwaite 31st Kylie Severin
APRIL CALENDAR
2nd Good Friday
5th Easter Monday
20th Council Meeting– 4pm
25th Anzac Day
WONGI CONTRIBUTORS
All contributions are to be sent to the new Wongi email or to the volunteers listed below; or
may be left at the Woodanilling Store in a box provided or handed into the Shire office. Any
queries, comments or complaints are to be directed to the Wongi Volunteer.
DISCLAIMER
Due to the Trade Practices Act 1974, this publication accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or reliability of the contributors or
advertisers. The publisher reserves the right to refuse matter considered unsuitable.
The opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the Shire of Woodanilling or the Wongi volunteers.
Brooke Dellacqua
3316 Robinson Rd
WOODANILLING WA 6316
Ph– 9823 1506
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NEXT WONGI Friday 16th April 2021
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