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Murray Community
Newspaper 14 James Street Pinjarra WA 6208 Ph.: 08 9531 2298 Fax: 08 9531 2541 Email: [email protected]
October 2018 ISSUE NUMBER: 264 (for free digital copies please contact [email protected])
WHAT’S HAPPENING
October Edition
Pinjarra Horse & Pony Club 5
Backyard Buddies 6
Peel Harvey Biosecurity Group 7
Murray Arts and Crafts 9
Positive Thoughts 10
Murray Districts Historical Society 11
Pinjarra CRC Information 13
Health & Wellbeing 17
Hotham Valley Railway 18
K9 Rescue Group 21
Peel Harvey Catchment Council 23
Gardening 26
IMPORTANT DATES:
Pinjarra Harness Racing Club
Racing Mondays
Pinjarra Racing Club
TABTOUCH Pinjarra Cup
100 Club Race days
Volunteer Awarded for Championing Firefighting Youth
A Dwellingup resident’s dedication to the future of fire-fighting was celebrated recently at an awards ceremony held by the Department of Fire and Emergency Ser-vices.
Dwellingup Bush Fire Brigade’s Bradley Warr received the Murray Lang Bush Fire Service of WA Award at the Fire and Emergency Services Awards Ceremony in early September, recognising his work with the Dwellingup Bushfire Cadets.
According to Shire President Cr. David Bolt, Murray’s local emergency service volunteers are an ever im-portant asset, particularly throughout the bushfire and storm seasons.
“Bradley’s selfless contribution to emergency services is indicative of the calibre of Murray volunteers, whose dedication is vital in strengthening and protecting our community.
“Instrumental in championing the emergency services responders of tomorrow, Bradley is commended for the support and leadership he offers firefighting youth.
“The Murray Lang Bush Fire Service of WA Award recognises individuals who have excelled in their service to the community, an award befitting of Bradley’s accomplishments.
“The Shire of Murray will continue to contribute towards and support the district’s Bushfire Brigade Cadets, realising positive benefits for the local community,” said Cr. Bolt.
Hon. Fran Logan, Murray Lang, Bradley Warr, Darren Klemm
(Commissioner DFES)
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Pinjarra Services
Taxi: 13 10 08
RAC Service: 13 11 11
Pinjarra Police: 13 14 44
Mandurah Crime Prevention: 0418 948 809
Murray Hospital: 9531 7222
Shire of Murray: 9531 7777
Public Library: 9531 7712
Recreation Centre: 9531 2000
Churches
Murray Bible Baptist: 9537 7248
Pinjarra Alliance: 9531 3173
St Augustine Catholic: 9531 1227
Anglican Church: 9531 1248
Bridge Christian
Fellowship: 9531 3034
Uniting Church: 9531 2296
Freemason:
The Peel District Day Lodge
Meets on the first Thursday of the month at
9:15am. Enquires to the Secretary;
Kevin St Jack Tel. 9582 5194
Lions Club—Pinjarra
Lions Club of Pinjarra [Inc.] meet on the first and
third Tuesday of each month.
6.00pm for 6.30pm
Enquiries: Les Hill– 9586 1749
Visitors & New Members welcome
BBQ trailer for Hire
Contact—Pinjarra Lions Club
Frank Swiderski—9531 2350
Rotary Club Pinjarra
Meets each Thursday at 6:15pm at
the Pinjarra Golf Club
Pinjarra Red Cross
MEMBERS WANTED & VOLUN-
TEERS NEEDED FOR TROLLEY
SERVICE AT HOSPITAL
Contact Evenings: 9531 3416 or 0419
957 689
Pinjarra RSL Sub Branch
President: Mike Humphtry
0417 185 362
Secretary: Sue O’Donnell
0478636732
CWA Coolup Branch
Meets 2nd Monday of each month at 1pm
CWA Rooms Coolup
Contact Fay on 9530 3268
WERE YOU A NASHO?
National Servicemen’s Association Mandurah/
Murray Sub-Branch Members and eligible per-
sons . Contact Secretary 9534 9977 for details.
AROUND TOWN
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS—Every
Monday 7.30pm Health Clinic, Pinjarra
Hospital Ph: Les 9531 1760
MURRAY HEALTH GROUP
Tuesday 1pm. Community Health Centre,
Pinjarra Ph: Rae 9581 2040
MURRAY DISTRICTS PLAYGROUP
0-5 Year Olds. Monday—Friday—9.30am
to 11.30am. Forrest Street Pinjarra.
Phone 9531 1187 or 9537 7889
MURRAY TOY LIBRARY
Open Saturday—9.30am to 11.30am.
First Wednesday of the month 9am to
10.30am. Phone: Meredith 9531 1849
COOLUP CRAFT SOCIAL GROUP
Wednesdays—9.30am CWA Rooms
Ph: 9530 3258
MURRAY DISTRICTS CWA
Meets the 2nd Monday of the Month at 45
Culeenup Road, North Yunderup, at
9.30am
Ph: 9586 1645
PINJARRA BOWLS CLUB
Dixon Avenue, Pinjarra Ph: 9531 1840
PINJARRA TENNIS CLUB INC
Matt Kirkham (Pres) - 0427 722 310
Grant Taylor (Vice) - 9531 3245
DWELLINGUP VISITOR CENTRE
Marrinup Street, Dwellingup.
Ph: 9538 1108
OPEN 7 DAYS 9AM—3.30PM
COOLUP PROGRESS ASSOCIATION
We meet on the 1st Thursday of each
month at 10 am in the Coolup Hall.
Contact: Bev Alexander 0407 381 281
FRIENDS OF MURRAY DISTRICT HOS-
PITAL
Meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month
in the Murray District Hospital Board
Room at 2pm.
Ph: Dallas Edmondson 0409 648 972
PINJARRA HORSE & PONY CLUB
Rallies each month Equestrian Centre,
Coolup. New Members Welcome
www.pinjarrahpc.net for enrolment de-
tails
Find us on Facebook
PINJARRA PATCHWORK & QUILTERS
CLUB
Old School House Edenvale
Phone: 95311026
Open 10am—3pm Daily
Group days 2nd Sat monthly 10am
4th Sat monthly hexagons & piecing
Great display of hand made items for sale
New Members Welcome
ROGER MAY MACHINERY MUSEUM
Men interested in becoming a part of this group of
valued Volunteers can phone 95317777
PINJARRA SWIMMING CLUB
Interested persons can contact
Or visit www.pinjarraswimmingclub.com.au
MURRAY DISTRICT ARTS & CRAFTS
SOCIETY
Edenvale Complex, Pinjarra
Weekly classes & groups. Workshops
Craft shop open 7 days per week
Contact Lyn Fleming on 9586 2281 or Gwen Atkin-
son on 0418 928 235
Email: [email protected]
MURRAY DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Committee meets monthly on the 3rd Wednesday
of the month.
Community Meetings are held bi-monthly on an
arranged date.
Home of the Local History Library
Dawn Hodgkinson - Secretary
email: [email protected] 0438 979 200
MURRAY HOUSE RESOURCE CENTRE
Registered Training Organisation
Training and Safety Specialists
Ph: 9531 2298
Email: [email protected]
PINJARRA COMMUNITY RESOURCE
CENTRE
Ph: 9531 2298
Email: [email protected]
14 James Street, Pinjarra.
Bus Service
Route 600 Mandurah—Pinjarra
Via Pinjarra Rd
604 Mandurah—South Yunderup
Via North Yunderup
Timetables available at: Pinjarra News Agency,
Shire of Murray and the Pinjarra Community
Resource Centre.
NORTH PINJARRA PROGRESS
ASSOCIATION
Meeting every second Tuesday of the month
at 7pm. North Pinjarra Hall.
All Welcome to attend
PINJARRA NETBALL ASSOCIATION
Elaine Reid (President) - 0428146461
Kyle Buck (Vice President) - 0409372768
Email: [email protected]
New Members Needed and Welcome
COMBINED PROBUS OF MUR-
RAY DISTRICTS
Meetings—2nd Tuesday of the month
Ravenswood Hotel—9.00-11.30am
Contact—Secretary:
Call 0407426513 for information
NORTH YUNDERUP CWA
Meets 2nd Monday of each month at 10am
Contact Linda 9537 6518
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Disclaimer
Advertisements, Advertorial and Community Editorial copy in the Murray Community Newspaper are the responsibility of the Author/Advisor. The
views expressed are not those of the Murray Community Newspaper. While the Murray Community Newspaper makes every reasonable effort to en-
sure that no misleading claims or statements are made, responsibility is not accepted for failure of any product or service to give satisfaction.
OLD BLYTHEWOOD
Built in the 1860’s overlooking the Murray
River, South West Highway, Pinjarra.
Open for viewing. Small entry fee applies.
Phone: 9531 1485.
Saturday 10.30am to 3.30pm
Sunday 12.30 to 3.30pm
PINJARRA VOLUNTEER WALK
GROUP
WALKING GROUP WILL TAKE A BREAK
FROM 21 DECEMBER & RESUME
22 JANUARY 2018
MONDAY
SUMMER 8AM FIRST WEEK OF DECEMBER
WINTER 9AM FIRST WEEK OF APRIL
TUESDAY
SUMMER 6PM FIRST WEEK OF DECEMBER
WINTER 4.30PM FIRST WEEK OF APRIL
THURSDAY
SUMMER 6PM FIRST WEEK OF DECEMBER
WINTER 4.30PM FIRST WEEK OF APRIL
WE MEET AT THE DOME FOR ALL WALKS NO FEES ARE TO BE PAID
ALL WALKERS MUST TAKE RESPONSIBIL-ITY FOR THEMSELVES AND SHOULD MAKE
SURE THEY ARE FIT AND WELL BEFORE UNDERTAKING THESE WALKS
For Enquiries please phone Anna
on 9531 1149
HOTHAM VALLEY TOURIST RAILWAY
TRAIN RIDES - Dwellingup:
HVTR train rides 10.30am and 2pm every Sat
& Sun
Dinner Train every Sat 7.45pm
6278 1111 to book
The trains run 10.30am and 2pm every weekend,
all year and in the winter (May to October) the
Sunday service is replaced with the steam
train. There is also the wonderful dinner train
every Saturday 7.45pm. All of this is done by
volunteers. CASH ONLY if purchasing tickets at
Dwellingup.
“Your Local Connection” LOCAL MARKETS
DWELLINGUP MARKETS
Located at RSL Hall and grounds.
3rd Sunday of the month.
9am – 1pm
Great variety of stalls
For more information call Bev 9538 1151 or Colleen 0438 916 719
RAILWAY MARKETS
2nd Sunday of the month at Edenvale
Homestead, Pinjarra. Phone Ross: 0417
171 967.
BODDINGTON MARKETS
1st Sunday of the month, 8am-11am, Bod-
dington Old School Oval. Phone: 9883
8246
Rural issues will be brought to the forefront of
Council’s agenda with the formation of a new
Rural Land Holders Reference Group
(RLHRG).
Members appointed to the group include Tor-
ben Sorensen, John Macaulay, Chris Birming-
ham, John Dawkins, John Birch and Doug
McLarty.
The RLHRG resulted from the abolishment of
the Rural Land Holders Advisory Committee
(RLHAC) which was found to be restrictive as
the group was required to function under
Council’s formal Meeting Procedures Local
Law.
If there are other local rural landowners who
would like to be considered for membership on
the RLHRG, expressions of interest can be
sent to Chief Executive Officer, Shire of Mur-
ray, PO Box 21, Pinjarra WA 6208 or to mail-
Rural Landholders
Reference Group
FRIENDS OF EDENVALE
Meet at Edenvale. Cnr Henry & George Sts,
Pinjarra.
For times and more information please
email :[email protected]
**VOLUNTEERS NEEDED**
BEDINGFELD LADIES
AUXILARY
The Auxiliary meets at the Bedingfeld
Aged Care Facility every 3rd Tuesday
of the Month.
Phone: Joy (President) 9531 1867
Joan (Secretary) 9531 1349
Pinjarra Family Church
Friendship Restoration Empowering
Equipping
289 Wilson Road
Service time: Sunday 10-11.30am
Followed by free morning tea
All warmly welcome
Daily Bread R Us Community Care: Mon 9-
12pm
Office hours: Mon & Wed 9-3pm
Youth group, Ladies & Men’s groups
For more information: Ps Sheryl Gangell
Senior Minister 0424239367
MURRAY DISTRICTS CARRIAGE
DRIVING CLUB
NEW MEMBERS WELCOME
EMAIL: [email protected]
Contact Secretary Christine Ph 9537 6543
Also look at our website
www.u3amandurah.org.au where
Public Meeting every 2nd. Tuesday of
Feb, April, June, Aug, Oct, Dec.
7.30 @ Yunderup Sports Club.
All Residents welcome to attend.
Email [email protected]
Secretary Diane Eldridge - 0411 041 553
Pinjarra Craft Group
Tuesday 10am—1pm
Anglican Parish Hall
Phone Jennifer 9531 1928
Pinjarra Community Garden Inc.
President: Peter Luck 0411742899
Vice President: Alex Aiglehoux 0420464465
Open Fri and Sat 9 - 12.
You can find us at Lot 362 Pinjarra/Williams Road, Pinjarra. (same carpark as Hotham Valley Railways)
Chairperson: John Mitchell 0418 420 880
Secretary: Ian Cooke: [email protected]
Committee meet every 2nd Tues 7pm at Eden-
vale Meeting Room, Edenvale Homestead in
Pinjarra. Members meet every 4 months in Feb-
ruary, June and October at 7pm. Information:
www.ravenswoodcommunitygroup.org.au
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A Presentation by Murray Arts & Crafts Society
On the 4
th May this year Liveringa Gallery was delighted to
present a painting by the highly acclaimed Aboriginal art-ist, Shane Pickett to his cousin Barbara Bynder, formally Deputy Director of the Berndt Museum of Anthropology at the University of WA in Perth. Barbara, pictured here receiving the work from recently retired president of MAACS, Gwen Atkinson, enjoyed a significant connection to the society in past years as coor-dinator and teacher at Liveringa Gallery which she found-ed in 2001.
During her time there she arranged with Shane to hold a workshop where he demonstrated this art piece which he later donated to the gallery and was subsequently framed for display.
Sadly, Shane passed away in 2010 at the relatively young age of 52 after a career of more than thirty years creating vibrant works of art. He spent much of his youth at Quairading, a wheatbelt town in Western Australia where he was born. From a family of artists, he performed as an actor and dancer, but it is in the visual arts that he ex-celled. He graduated from the Claremont Art School in 1983, though he had begun exhibiting in 1976 when only nineteen.
Today Shane is regarded as one of the foremost Nyoon-gar artists who worked in Australia. He has exhibited in every state and territory throughout the land as well as in the United States, Europe, Africa and Asia and his paint-ings are held in major private and public collections throughout Australia and internationally. His talent has been recognised in numerous art awards and exhibitions.
People who met Shane, whose aboriginal name in his na-tive tongue, Balladong Nyoongar, means ‘shiny moon’, warmed to a gentle man who was unusually generous to other artists in showing them his techniques and how he worked. He was a man of great spirituality who chose not to adopt traditional styles or motifs yet drew deeply on his indigenous heritage in other ways. He described his inspi-ration differently from others. He once told his father Fred that his painting hand was directed by unseen spirits. “Dad, I hold the brush,” he said. “I don’t do the painting. It’s the spiritual thing that is doing it for me.” In fact it occurred to Barbara Bynder that the flash shining in the picture was Shane making his spiritual presence
known. Who could argue with that?
Barbara will be returning to her old stomping grounds at Edenvale in October later this year with the Kookaburra club, a ladies group which was founded by her mother Dorothy Bynder and friend Myrtle Mullally some thirty five years ago. The club was formed to provide Aboriginal women a safe environment to discuss their issues, partici-pate in craft activities and, more importantly, socialise with like-minded women.
Barbara spends a fair amount of time doing workshops with her ladies helping them to participate in various arts and crafts activities, such as the Yarn Bombing of the car park in front of the Berndt Museum. We are sure that was as entertaining as the ladies themselves. Barbara states that the Kookaburra Club members, just like their namesake, laugh a lot. We look forward to having a good laugh with them.
What is happening at Murray Arts & Crafts Society
NEW POTTERY TEACHER
Phil Douglas is a highly experienced Potter who is
returning to teaching
He will be in the Barn at MAACS…. Tuesday 10.30am to
1.30pm…Phil will teach general wheel work
and all aspects of hand building. Come and have a chat and let him know what you want to learn. Enquiries to Phil 0439 307158 or Murray Arts and Crafts Shop…9531 359
For further information please enquire at…[email protected] or www.murrayartsandcrafts.org.au
Our next Christmas club is going strong…Cost $20 per
day +kit. Morning tea will be provided.
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PHPC has joined the other Equestrian groups at the Murray Regional Equestrian Centre. We welcome New Members
and visiting riders.
Find us on Facebook or visit our website: www.pinjarrahpc.net
We would love to see you and your horse or pony this year. Adult riders welcome. Don’t have a pony?
We also welcome members without ponies who learn how to look after ponies-grooming, saddling, and general care.
WORKSHOPS
A Wish List for both teachers and learners…If you have a
particular craft you would be interested in teaching at
Murray Arts and Crafts or if you would like to learn certain
crafts, we will be most pleased to organise workshops for
you. The details for the member to contact, Chris Lamey,
are shown below.
Rebecca Ware will be conducting a workshop on Coil
Basket making. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn this
most satisfying craft. You will be amazed at what you can
achieve.
Coming soon will be a workshop on Photography.
Learn all the skills you will need to produce perfect photo-
graphs. Watch this space in our monthly publication in
Murray Community News for details.
After last month’s hugely successful Pyrography work-
shops, Dallas Pegrum will be back again to pass
on her skills and expertise. I you would like to learn this
most interesting art form contact Chris…details below.
For all workshop queries and registrations contact
Chris on 0417 612 678 or [email protected]
Scrapbooking…Alison is still welcoming students to
join her each Monday. Please note change of time to
1pm –5pm. Cost $15 per class (includes kit). Tools
will be supplied for the 1st couple of lessons. Contact Ali-
son on [email protected] or phone 0407 180 286
Art classes are going well and continuing with talented
local artist Lorraine Bawden, Fridays 1pm – 3pm. Class
Fee $10 +$3 amenity fee each lesson. This is a great op-
portunity to learn all aspects of art. Contact Lorraine on
0400 884 543 or email [email protected] for
details.
Lorraine’s Krayzee Kraftees meet Tuesdays 2.30pm –
4.30pm. $10 per session. One week art, one week
craft alternatively. Tea and Coffee provide. Classes to
be held in Terry’s room at Edenvale Homestead Pin-
jarra. Contact Lorraine for details (as above)………..
Come and have a great time.
Liveringa Gallery Exhibition
An October exhibition, ‘Garden Day Florals’ will coincide
with Edenvale’s Garden Day.
Make a day to visit us soon. Our craft outlet is brimming
with hand-created gifts, as is our Liveringa Gallery, filled
with art work and craft pieces. You can also visit Pinjarra
Patchwork and Quilters, Roger May Machinery Museum
and Murray Districts Historical Society precinct …all easi-
ly accessible. Enjoy a delicious morning/afternoon tea or
light lunch at Edenvale Homestead Tearooms.
Coming soon…New area in Craft Outlet with all man-
ner of souvenirs of Pinjarra. Our website…
murrayartsandcrafts.org…will keep you up to date with
all our activities too.
Mike James, Public Relations.
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The Chief Executive Officer of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development and the State of Western Australia
accept no liability whatsoever by reason of negligence or otherwise arising from the use or release of this information or any part of
it.
© Western Australian Agriculture Authority (Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development), 2018
These tiny, 3 mm long, black or brown insects seen
flying around drains, sewers, septic tanks and
sludgy soil are often the aptly named ‘drain fly’ or
‘sewer fly’ (Family Psychodidae). Due to their pres-
ence in the kitchen they are often mistaken for fruit
flies and ferment flies, but to understand another of
their common names, ‘moth fly’, you will have to get
up close to see their distinctive fluffy moth-like bod-
ies. Better yet, under the microscope, you can mar-
vel at the unique and beautiful patterns of their wing
veins, and they are pretty darn cute!
In the home, these flies need drains to breed and
feed, and lay their eggs (10-200 of them) in the or-
ganic matter build-up (grease, hair, miscellaneous
sludge). The eggs hatch within a few days and for
the next two weeks or so, the larvae live in and
happily eat the organic matter before pupating into
adults. Adults live for another couple of weeks and
repeat the life cycle. They are most active in the
evening and rest during the day on walls or other
flat surfaces.
Control
Drain flies are not dangerous to humans or pets but can be annoying when they build up in numbers, especially in the bathroom and kitchen. Squish or swat the adults and ensure you have clean drains, sewers, tanks and free draining, sewerage-free soil, so there’s no place to breed. Regularly cleaning these breeding sites with commercial products or
home-made remedies such as boiling water with vinegar, baking soda and salt will do the trick.
Moth fly on shower wall
Drain or moth fly, Telmatoscopus species (Diptera: Psychodidae)
Citrus gall wasp gall formation
Oct 2018
Pesky but pretty
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Citrus gall wasp gall formation
Well-known weed experts will present on weed I.D. and control at the upcoming Peel
Harvey Biosecurity Group Workshop.
With attendance costs covered by the Group, the free workshop is planned for the last week of October and is estimat-
ed to run for three hours.
The experts hosting the workshop bring forward decades of field experience in both bushland and pasture weed control.
Principle Research Scientist at the Department of Parks and Wildlife and co-author of Western Weeds: A guide to the
weeds of Western Australia , Greg Keighery, and Consultant
Quarantine Botanist and Rangeland Ecologist, Andrew Mitchell, will be on hand to answer even the most difficult of
questions.
The workshop is aimed at LGA officers, environmental professionals, and interested members of the public and repre-
sents an opportunity to get expert advice and support, not only for the declared weeds in your area but any stubborn
long-term problems or new incursions.
The workshop will include tips and hints on correct weed identification and highlight available resources for use out in
the field.
Weed identification is often the first step in effective management and can help when choosing the most effective con-
trol option, saving time and money.
Practical, effective, and interactive, this workshop will touch on current weed issues and will focus on local specimens
provided by attendees.
“It’s the type of workshop that can be attended by learned professionals or those that consider themselves inexperi-
enced when it comes to weed control.” Teele Hooper-Worrell,
Weed Officer for the Group, says “It’s not every day you get the opportunity to pick the brains of such experienced pro-
fessionals about local weed issues.”
The venue is TBC with Pinjarra the preferred location being central to the Peel Harvey region.
Interested parties have the opportunity to record their preferred times and days between Monday the 29th October to
Friday 2nd November when registering.
Interested participants can register by following the link on the Peel Harvey Biosecurity Group Facebook page or email-
ing [email protected].
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Safety Workshops
Supervisors, Managers, Small Business, Clubs and
Associations
CALL us for quotes and details.
WE tailor to your requirements
Murray Community News Distributors:
Caravan Park
Western Greenery
Alligator Store Nth Yunderup
North Yunderup Caltex Ser-vice Station
Hair & Beauty Sandy Cove
Tatham’s Sth Yunderup
Pelicans Cafe
Settlers Village
Pharmacy Ravenswood
Peel Zoo
Pinjarra Physio
Gemini Doctors
Murray Library
Dentist
Pinjarra Doctors
Terry White Chemmart
Dwellingup IGA
Dwellingup Visitor Centre
Murray Shire Office
Fairbridge Village
North Pinjarra Handy Mart
North Dandalup Post Office
Pinjarra Butcher
Newsagent Pinjarra
Elite Eyewear
Post Office Pinjarra
Edenvale Cafe
Greenhouse Real estate
Placid Ark
Landmark Waroona
Puma Petrol Station Waroona
Coolup Store
Kim Bakery
Leisure Centre (Pool)
Bedingfeld
Medical Group
Pinjarra Stock feeds
Pinjarra Saddlery
Mrs Jones Boutique
Murray Hair Salon
Fish and Chips
Headshed
Barber
Belswan Village
Coles Pinjarra
Pinjarra Barbers
Josephine’s
Liquorland
Jarrah Infusion
Bendigo Bank
Pinjarra Hairdresser
Dome
James Street Travel
Murray Arts & Crafts
Roger May
First National Mercer Harries
FREE SKIN CANCER SCREENING
Lions Club of Pinjarra
As a joint project with
The Lions Cancer Institute Inc.
The team will conduct a Free Skin Cancer Screening at
Pinjarra Garden Day
On Sunday 21st October 2018
At Edenvale Carpark, near Murray Arts & Craft.
If you are 20 years or older and can answer
‘YES’ to three (3) of the following you may be at risk.
A family member who has had a malignant melano-ma. (Mother, Brother, Sister or Grandparents)
Five or more moles (not freckles) on your forearms.
Previously had moles removed that were not can-cers
Previously had skin cancer.
A mole or freckle, which is changing, size, colour or shape
Fair skin that always burns rather than tans
Had blistering sunburn as a child enough to stay off school
Any inflamed skin sores that do not heal
Please telephone 0417990059 for an appoint-
ment.
Contact: Lion Steve Lee
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B M &Y Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors
Specialising in Small-Medium Business Enterprises
Mandurah
32 Sholl Street, Mandurah
Phone 9583 1800 Fax 9583 1801
Subiaco
230 Rokeby Road, Subiaco
Phone 9346 9100 Fax 9346 9101
Registered Company Auditors
Registered Tax Agents
Strategic Planning
Business Planning
Email: [email protected] Website: www.bmy.com.au
This space is available for adver-
tising @ only $25. Please contact
9531 2298 or email:
[email protected] for prices and
sizes. Your advertisement sup-
ports the Murray Community
Newspaper.
AtWork Australia Sausage Sizzle
AtWork Australia held a Sausage Sizzle on Wednesday 26th September. The Sau-
sage Sizzle was held for the community to come and meet their local AtWork Dis-
ability Employment Services Consultant and team! The snaggers were a HUGE
success with everyone receiving a showbag of goodies including water bottles,
lollies and pens. It highlighted exactly what AtWork is about and their commitment
to the wider community as well as showcasing Murray House (where they are
housed once a week)! AtWork Australia offers services from over 175 locations
across Australia and provide a dedicated Job Coach, Health and Wellbeing
Coaching, Access to employers looking for you, Access to in-house allied health
professional and ongoing support once you are happy and in employment. Jaime
and the local team at AtWork are sure to give you plenty of laughs while maintain-
ing a professional, supportive and compassionate approach to all your employ-
ment requirements.
A copy of this publication is available to download from our Facebook page now.
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POSITIVE THOUGHTS
Pastor John Coman
Pinjarra Alliance Church
0402033285 www.pinjarracma.org.au
Find us on Facebook
Transplant Games
By the time you read this I will be on the Gold Coast taking part in the Australian Transplant
Games as part of the WA Team. This is my 2nd
Transplant Games and I will compete in a 5km race, a 5km walk, a min-
triathlon and 5 events in the swimming pool. For an ‘old fella’ in his 60s, I am very happy to be fit enough to take part in
this way, but it has been quite a journey.
In March 2014 a liver specialist at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital told me that without a liver transplant I would be dead in
3 months. Thankfully, four weeks later I received a new liver as a gift from a family who had just lost a loved one. Their
decision was really a gift of life to me. Going to my second Australian Transplant Games is one way of celebrating their
generosity while they were grieving the loss of a family member.
Another type of generosity has been shown to me this year as people in our community have helped me to get to the
Gold Coast Transplant Games. Pinjarra Rotary has been generous with financial help, as has the Murray Shire. Joe at
Sportspower Pinjarra surprised me with a pair of quality running shoes for my competition. I have been training hard
leading up to the Games and I have been so grateful to Caitlin Nesbitt at Pinjarra Physiotherapy for keeping my legs in
good shape with her amazing massage work. I am very thankful for this support and encouragement. However, my
greatest thanks must still go out to that unknown family who gave me the ability to still be here celebrating life!
Organ donation is a vital to the lives of many people, and unfortunately some do not make it as far as getting a
transplant. Australia has some of the best facilities and staff in the world for transplants. In WA we have the Liver &
Kidney transplant units at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, and the Heart & Lung Transplant units at Fiona Stanley
Hospital. However, the best facilities and medical staff mean nothing if the donor rate is low, something that is the case
in Australia when compared to some other countries.
I encourage you to be part of the National Organ & Tissue Donation Register. Please go to the
Donate Life Website (www.donatelife.gov.au) and register online. It will only take a couple of
minutes and you may save more than 1 life!
Pinjarra Community Kitchen
In partnership with Peel Community Kitchen
EVERY TUESDAY from 11am-1pm Free lunch provided to anyone in need
Located at the rear car park of the
Alliance Church
Corner of George and Peel Street
Run by: Pinjarra Family Church, Uniting Church, Alliance
Church, Anglican Church, & St Vincent De Paul
For more details please call : PS Sheryl on
0424 239 367
PINJARRA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL,PINJARRA,
DWELLINGUP, NORTH DANDALUP & CARCOOLA
PRIMARY CHAPLAINCY
Funds raised by local Churches and others help sup-
port the provision of pastoral care for the children of
Pinjarra.
PINJARRA UNITING CHURCH
37 George St. Pinjarra
Worship 9.00 am each Sunday
Sunday School 9.00 am each Sunday of school Term
ALL WELCOME
Contact: phone 08 9531 2296 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.wa.uca.org.au/pinjarra
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OP SHOP
ANGLICAN PARISH
CENTRE
Murray Street, Pinjarra
(Opposite Edenvale)
*OPEN*
Monday to Friday
9am – 2.30pm
Saturday 9am – 12 noon
Service at Anglican Parish Centre, Pinjarra
8.30am Every Sunday
Sunday Mass :
10:00am every Sunday
Children's Liturgy of the Word is celebrated
at every Sunday Mass, except January
Weekday Services:
Wednesday: 9:10am Rosary
9:30am Mass, followed by morning tea &
Scripture Reflection
Friday: 9:30am Mass
Baptisms & Weddings
by appointment
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
Telephone: 9531 1227
Email: [email protected]
www.pinjarracatholic.org.au
St Augustine’s Catholic Church George Street, Pinjarra
Dwellingup Mass 5pm 3rd Saturday
of every month
Located at the Old Schoolmaster's House, Edenvale
Heritage Precinct, Pinjarra. Opening hours from 11am to 3pm on Fridays, Satur-days and Sundays.
7th
to 9th
September 2018 – at Cervantes - Royal West-
ern Australian Historical Society
RWAHS 54th Annual State History Conference of Affili-ated Societies was held at Cervantes and hosted by Cervantes Historical Society.
Six members of the Murray District Historical Society drove to Cervantes for the weekend conference and were met by many others who also attended and thoroughly enjoyed the programme along with catching up with old friends and new friends with a common interest.
DIARY NOTES:
for All interested persons and All Members
A most interesting programme of coming events in-cludes:
OCTOBER
Wednesday 24thOctober - 7pm—9pm
@ Murray Library
General Meeting Guest Speaker: Pamela Statham Drew
‘WA Convicts: their lives and influence on the Colo-ny’
If you are interested in the history of Western Australia and would like to come along and listen to this presentation, please contact Dawn on mobile 0438 979 200 or email [email protected]
Supper will be served at the conclusion of the meeting.
Cost: Members, $2 Non-members, $5
NOVEMBER
Saturday 3rd November - 10am
@ Mandurah Community Museum
Peel Chapter (MGAWA) Meeting and Refreshments
In the meantime, look at our Website http://www.murrayhistory.org.au/home and Like us on Face-book
Do you have an interest in the history of Pinjarra and the Murray Districts?
We are always looking for more volunteers to assist with the opening hours on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 3pm and with our various projects.
If you would like to become one of our volunteers, please
advise Jill on 0408 846 567 or by email [email protected]
For information about the Murray Districts Historical Society, its membership and its activities,
please visit us at Edenvale during opening hours or contact our secretary Dawn Hodgkinson by email: [email protected]
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Level 1 Word & Excel
Level 2 Word & Excel
1 to 1 Tutoring By arrangement
For further information please phone
(08) 9531 2298
VIDEO CONFERENCING IS NOW AVAILABLE. CALL US
OR STOP BY AND TALK ABOUT YOUR DISTANCE IN-
TERVIEW OR ANY CONFERENCE YOU WOULD LIKE
TO SET UP.
Technology training may be arranged on a 1 to 1 basis.
Call us to discuss training for Tablets, Smart phones,
Laptops. We also teach, Word, Excel, Publisher, Out-
look, MYOB at a range of levels to suit your needs.
PHONE 9531 2298 TO MAKE YOUR BOOKING
MURRAY HOUSE RESOURCE CENTRE
October 16-17 & 23-25
WORKSAFE ACCREDITED Introductory Training
5 DAY HEALTH & SAFETY REPRESENTATIVES
PLACES AVAILABLE—BOOK NOW
95312298
SAFETY WORKSHOPS AVAILABLE
Sporting groups, small business, not-for-profits
our speciality.
The Deadline for the November 2018 Edition of
the Murray Community Newspaper is Tuesday
16th October
The Pinjarra Community Resource Centre is now a TRANSWA Agent
Come in to us today and we will book any travel for you in relation to the
TRANSWA Train and Road Coach Services.
Bookings for Australind and Prospector, and all points Coaches.
Bookings can be made at:
Murray House
14 James Street, Pinjarra
Enquires Only : 08 9531 2298
Government Online Access
Computer access for Online Inductions
Assistance Available
Scanning/Emailing (Fee for Service)
Online Passport Assistance ($10 Australian, $15
Overseas)
Printing, faxing, binding (Fee for Service)
14 James St, Pinjarra. Phone: 9531 2298
Did you know? These services also operate at Murray House: Clinical Hypnotherapy—Colleen Newman Psychologist—Sandy Bajkowski Peel Community Legal Service—Monthly Australian Hearing Ser-vices—Weekly
Walker Wayland AMD—Accountants—Weekly GP Downsouth—weekly Disability Employment Services: Scope At Work Matchworks
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Pets of Older People (POOPS) is all about reducing the stress on people over the age of 65, those receiving palliative care or people with disabilities while also improving the wellbeing of their pets.
When no alternative help is available Volunteers provide a free service by walking dogs, feeding pets or transporting them to boarding kennels or vets.
We have a growing number of people needing our services. If you have a little time available to help pet owners in your local area then please email or, for further information, [email protected] or go to www.poopswa.org.au.
Help us keep
People & their Pets Together
Get Smashed on Learning WA State
Conference 17th and 18th October
Peel Thunder Football Club
Tickets online at ticketebo.com.au $65
Visit www.U3mandurah.org.au for details
University of the Third Age (over 50s) are
pleased to be giving talks every third Friday of
each month at Murray House in Pinjarra The
next presentation is on
October 19th from 10.00am – 11.00 am
Gold coin donation for refreshments
Annual General Meeting
Murray House Resource Centre Inc.
(Pinjarra Community Resource Centre) will
hold its Annual General Meeting at 9 am on
Thursday, October 18th at 14 James Street
Pinjarra. New members, including any inter-
ested in serving on the committee, are wel-
come. Please RSVP before October 12th by
emailing [email protected] or phoning
9531 2298.
We would like to extend our thanks to the efforts of Robyn Clark, MLA and Colin Holt, MLC, in ensur-
ing that Community Resource Centres throughout the State continue to receive Government support
for the services they provide.
Without CRCs many people who need assistance in setting up and using technology such as phones
and tablets, using online services like applying for or renewing Passports, accident reports, MyGov,
and employment applications, would lose the support provided.
Robyn and Colin have demonstrated a genuine understanding of the needs of their constituents.
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Pinjarra
Dental
Dr Chris Bucktin
Dr Thomas Graydon
Ph: 9531 1660
29 MURRAY STREET
PINJARRA
PO BOX 99 PINJARRA 6208
Better Portion Control
If it was all so simple more than two thirds of the Australian
population wouldn’t be overweight today. Hypnosis not only helps
you eat less but, it can also help you better control your appetite
while raising your awareness of key body signals thus helping you
better determine when your stomach is full so that you can stop
eating.
“I noticed I couldn’t eat as much as before after my first session.”
Kerry M.
Organized eating schedules
When people lack organized eating schedules, it’s quite common
for them to snack on the wrong food. Skipping breakfast and lunch
only to binge on takeaway foods or late-night snacks is a recipe for
obesity. Hypnosis can ease you into a routine you can live with –
shopping and preparing meals for the days ahead. It turns a once
tedious task into a natural, healthier schedule.
Improved water intake
If regular intake of fresh, healthy water is a problem for you then
hypnosis might be the solution. Hypnosis builds an awareness of
the benefits of regular water intake during your weight loss journey
which in turn, improves your overall well-being. Hypnosis introduces
water as a regular, enjoyable part of your day which guarantees
constant hydration and added assistance when fighting unhealthy
cravings.
Elimination of unhealthy cravings
When you allow cravings to take control, not only do you jeopardize
your weight loss journey but you also guarantee that it will almost
always be in charge. Regardless of how hard you work out or how
clean your diet is, untamed cravings always erase any progress
being made. With the help of hypnosis, you can eliminate your
cravings and ensure that your regimen remains beneficial and
disciplined so you can get the best results possible.
Greater movement
Let’s face it … not everyone loves to exercise. It can be exhausting
both physically and mentally. Hypnosis can help you find creative
ways to not only move more but also enjoy it. It can restore
depleted energy and motivation levels while encouraging you to
focusing on things that you enjoy. For example, if you love taking
long walks on the beach, hypnosis will allow you to focus on that
instead of breaking your spirits while trying to accommodate a
routine you are simply not comfortable with.
Improved mental well-being
Excess weight retention is caused by multiple factors that include stress, sadness, low self-esteem, guilt or even boredom. Hypnosis can provide a clear perspective of your lifestyle Conclusion
We all want to be around for that next, special occasion. With the
help of hypnosis, you can make better life choices and manage
your diet and regimen accordingly so that you can lower your
chances of having a stroke, heart attack or developing chronic
obesity-related diseases.
Clinical Hypnotherapist, Colleen Newman – www.pinjarrahypnosis.com 0475 333 078 [email protected]
PINJARRA HYPNOSIS
PINJARRA HYPNOSIS
Your Success Is My Pleasure
Hypno-Healing - Weight Loss - Stop Smoking - Pain Relief –
Transform Stress
www.pinjarrahypnosis.com 0475-333-078
Located at Murray House, 14 James Street Pinjarra WA 6208
7 Ways Hypnosis Can Help with Weight Loss
What if you could develop a different image of food? Imagine having no guilt about leaving food on your plate ‘or’ the tri-umphant feeling of turning down offers for more food. You can accomplish all of that and so much more with the help of hypnosis. Here are the 7 benefits of using hypnosis to combat excess weight:
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Peel Community Care are Your ‘Local’ in-home care provider. We provide Commonwealth Home Support Program( CHSP) services and home care packages. Supports may include delivery of meals, home help, gardening and activities/social outings provided from our Pinjarra Multi-purpose Community Facility.
For more information on any of these services or for general enquiries regarding My Aged Care please call us on 9531 20976.We would love to hear from you!
The greatest
triumph is not in never failing, but in rising every time we
fall.
Cinnamon and Honey
Whoever thought?
Honey is the only food on the planet that will not spoil or rot. It will do what
some call turning to sugar. In reality honey is always honey. However, when
left in a cool dark place for a long time it will crystallise. (Jarrah honey does not
do this) If this happens I loosen the lid, boil some water, and sit the honey con-
tainer in the hot water, turn off the heat and let it liquefy. It is then as good as it
ever was. Never boil honey or put it in a microwave. To do so will kill the en-
zymes in the honey.
COLDS: Those suffering from common or severe colds should take one table-
spoon lukewarm honey with 1/4 spoon cinnamon powder daily for three days.
This process will relieve most chronic coughs, colds, and clear the sinuses.
UPSET STOMACH: Honey taken with cinnamon powder relieves stomach
ache and also stomach.
GAS: According to the studies done in India and Japan, it is revealed that if
Honey is taken with cinnamon powder the stomach is relieved of gas.
BAD BREATH: People of South America, first thing in the morning, gargle with
one teaspoon of honey and cinnamon powder mixed in hot water, so their
breath stays fresh throughout the day.
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Walker Wayland Amd
Chartered Accountants
We are proud to provide a friendly, efficient & professional service to the Peel region.
Our qualified experts can assist with:
Accounting & Business Services (large and small)
Maximise Tax Returns
Business Start Up and Ongoing Advice
SMSF Superannuation and Retirement Planning
Investments
Insurance
Farming and the Racing Industry
Tradespeople
Audit
To arrange an appointment in our Pinjarra or Mandurah office, please call
08 9584 6600.
Appointments available in Pinjarra on Thursdays please call.
Murray House, 14 James Street PINJARRA WA 6208
2/106 Pinjarra Road MANDURAH WA 6210
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Hypertension
Once again, TerryWhite Chemmart has teamed with the
Heart Foundation Australia this year. The heart founda-
tion is a fabulous not for profit organisation which fund
life saving heart research and work to improve heart
disease prevention and care for all Australians.
Right now, 1.4 million Australians are living with heart
disease, and each year more than 55,000 Australians
suffer a heart attack. Together we are out to change
that.
Even though free blood pressure checks are available in
our store all year around, to celebrate our partnership
we will be conducting a massive national screening
campaign. Screening is very important as hypertension
rarely has warning signs, for this reason it is commonly
known as the silent killer. Blood pressure will vary from
day to day and even within different times of the day. It
depends on the amount of fluid in your body, medica-
tions in your system and what you are doing when your
blood pressure is measured. It is also affected by your
body position, breathing, emotions, exercise and sleep.
Your blood pressure is usually lowest when you are
sleeping. It rises when you are excited, stressed or exer-
cising. Temporary rises are natural and your blood pres-
sure returns to normal with rest. These constant chang-
es make it difficult to get a true picture of your blood
pressure. To get a more accurate picture it is important
that it is monitored regularly. We make this easy by
providing these screening services in our private consult
room.
High blood pressure (hypertension) is a condition where
your blood pressure is consistently higher than normal.
This is a serious problem as it may lead to damage to
your blood vessels, heart , brain and other important
organs. If high blood pressure is not controlled, your
heart and arteries can be become overloaded. High
blood pressure can speed up the build up of plaque on
the artery walls (atherosclerosis), clogging blood flow to
the heart and other vital organs. This may lead to seri
ous health problems such as heart attack and stroke.
Many people will need to take medicines to control their
high blood pressure. These medicines do not cure high
blood pressure , but help to reduce it. It is likely once
commenced, you will be on these medications long term
and it is important they are taken regularly as per in-
structions. Unfortunately all medications can have side
effects, but their positive health benefits generally out-
weigh any negative effects. For tips on how best to man-
age your medication or any other queries, our pharma-
cists are always available and happy to help.
Lifestyle changes can also help in reducing high blood
pressure. Maintain a healthy body weight and be physi-
cally active. You should aim for at least 30 minutes of
moderate physical activity daily. Limit alcohol consump-
tion and of course no smoking at all! Have a healthy
balanced diet, decrease the amount of salt and fat in the
diet and increase fruit and vegetables.
For more information on maintaining a healthy blood
pressure level, please come instore and talk to our phar-
macists and we can provide a free blood pressure check
on the spot.
Helping you look after yourself better!
Rob Pearson, proprietor
TerryWhite Chemmart Pinjarra
27 Forrest St, Pinjarra
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HOTHAM VALLEY RAILWAY
Telephone: 6278 1111 Fax: 6278 3660 Email: [email protected]
Web: www.hothamvalleyrailway.com.au
October 2018 TIMETABLE
TRAINS DEPART FROM DWELLINGUP STATION
1 Marrinup St, Dwellingup
Forest Train Restaurant Train
#Please check with Booking Office 6278 1111 closer to date of service
to confirm which service will be operating (Forest or Steam Ranger)
Aerial Shot of Fes-
tival Day: Photo
Murray Rowe
Hon David Templeman
MLA meets Loco Crew
MENU
SOUP
Cream of Pumpkin
ENTRÉE
Pan Fried Fillet of Fish
MAIN
Roast Beef with Gravy
Potatoes, Pumpkin & Green Beans
DESSERT
Apple Crumble with Whipped Cream
AFTER
Cheese Plate
Tea & Coffee
W945 ready for the Festival
Steam Ranger
Day Date Service Departure Time
Saturday 29 Sept Forest Train 10.30am and 2pm
Saturday 29 Sept Restaurant Train 7.45pm
Sunday 30 Sept Steam Ranger 10.30am and 2pm
Wednesday 3 Oct Steam Ranger 10.30am and 2pm
Saturday 6 Oct Forest Train 10.30am and 2pm
Saturday 6 Oct Restaurant Train 7.45pm
Sunday 7 Oct Steam Ranger 10.30am and 2pm
Saturday 13 Oct Forest Train 10.30am and 2pm
Saturday 13 Oct Restaurant Train 7.45pm
Sunday 14 Oct Steam Ranger 10.30am and 2pm
Saturday 20 Oct Forest Train 10.30am and 2pm
Saturday 20 Oct Restaurant Train 7.45pm
Sunday 21 Oct Steam Ranger 10.30am and 2pm
Saturday 27 Oct Forest Train 10.30am and 2pm
Saturday 27 Oct Restaurant Train 7.45pm
Sunday 28 Oct Steam Ranger 10.30am and 2pm
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This month’s big event was our Anniversary Festival on 16 September. Despite the precinct area
being restricted by the construction work going on for the turntable installation patrons turned up in
the hundreds to enjoy the day. They were entertained with live music in the Gazebo whilst visiting
the Local Craft stalls where staff had joined in the atmosphere by dressing up for the occasion in
vintage clothing. Other displays included steam driven machinery, tractors and vintage cars.
Hotham Members were kept busy serving Devonshire Teas from the Restaurant Car. Patrons
took time to soak up the ambience of the dining car and contemplated making a booking for a
Saturday evening. Other members were occupied selling Railway Pies and Sausage Rolls from
the Mullewa car giving a glimpse of a bygone era to the younger generation.
With both morning and afternoon Steam Ranger services fully booked out before the day it
relieved Station staff with some of the pressure in issuing tickets. However, as the Forest Train was operating ‘walk ups’
created a full load also on both services. Consequently, the number of passenger carried on one day at Dwellingup was
a record for the Railway. From the comments posted on Facebook and received by members there was a high
acceptance that it was a fantastic day at Dwellingup to experience the activities.
During the month work has continued on the track work associated with the installation of the turntable. As can be seen
in the photo many metres are now in place ready for ballasting once the final leg has been completed.
Bookings for the Christmas Restaurant Train are now open.
Friday and Saturday nights in December
Full details of all our train services are on the website: www.hothamvalleyrailway.com.au
Follow us on Facebook
Powered by passion since 1974
Contact Vince Baker 0448 899 544 for details on how to assist the Railway as a volunteer.
Robyn Clarke MLA checking out W945 Track worker members in action
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Thunder Shirts needed
If anyone has either old or new thunder shirts for dogs that they no longer need/want we would love to have them donated to help our dogs in the kennel who suffer when we get storms. The coats really work to calm them so hopefully there are some out there for our dogs.
Holly Hunny
Kelpie x, female, date of birth 10.1.18 and she weighs 24kg
Hunny is an energetic and active girl and would be best in a home with a medi-
um/large yard. She can be a little nervous with strangers. Please call K9 for more
information on 9581 9005 Mon-Fri (closed Thursdays) 10-3pm or weekends 1-
5pm
Contact Graham Atkins on 0409 100 527 or 0408 099 842
G & S ATKINS CONTRACTING
Established Business for 20 years
Rural Property Improvements
6 WHEEL TIPPER
7.5 TONNE EXCAVATOR (9 buckets, rock breaker, grab & Ripper)
BOBCAT (Trencher, post hole digger and ripper)
DINGO (Forks, cement mixer, post hole digger)
TRACTOR (post rammer, disks, drags, etc.)
Water trough installations
Gravel roads and driveways
Gravel supplies
Rural & Colourbond fencing
MURRAY HOUSE RESOURCE
CENTRE
WORKSAFE ACCREDITED
For all industries—Mining,
Construction, Local Government,
Aged Care, Hospitals
5 DAY HEALTH & SAFETY
REPRESENTATIVES
PLACES AVAILABLE—BOOK
NOW 95312298
SAFETY WORKSHOPS AVAILABLE
Sporting groups, small business,
not-for-profits our speciality.
Volunteers needed K9 Rescue survives on people in the community volunteering their time. People volunteer for many different reasons, but we all have one thing in common and that is a love and passion for saving dogs. If you would like to find out more on becoming a K9 Rescue Volunteer please contact our Office during opening hours on 9581 9005 or visit our website www.k9dogrescue.org.au.
By volunteering at K9 Rescue you are giving the most expensive and priceless gift anyone could give - kindness, love
and hope
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PINJARRA BOWLING & RECREATION CLUB
COMMUNITY LAWN BOWLS To be held under lights at the Pinjarra Bowling Club on Tuesday evenings for six weeks
13th November to 18th December 2018 inclusive.
These are social and fun evenings for casual and non-bowlers with bowls provided. Bar facilities available
and bowling is followed by a sausage sizzle.
Teams of four (nominated or to be made up at the Club) – any gender and no experience necessary. Casual
dress but smooth soled footwear (or bare feet!) essential.
Enquiries to
Keith Mullins 0412 002 647 or Margaret Steel 0476 057 773
Proudly sponsored by:
Bendigo Bank
Green House Realty Pinjarra
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The 5th
Annual
PINJARRA GARDEN DAY
SUNDAY 21ST OCTOBER 2018 10AM – 4PM
EDENVALE HOMESTEAD, PINJARRA
Come along enjoy a spectacular free entry family day
ENTERTAINMENT – SHAYDZE & VISION COUNTRY
MEET RENOWNED GARDEN DESIGNER & JOURNALIST – DERYN THORPE
PRESENTATION TIMES – 11AM & 1.30PM - Water-wise Gardens & Native plants
Questions & Answers to follow each session
BUSH POET - Cuppa & Yarns with Rob Gun at the Machinery Museum
COMPETITIONS TO WIN FABULOUS PRIZES -
Up-Cycled /Re- Cycled Style for your Garden - size limited to carried or wheeled
Create a Succulent Garden in an Unusual Container
Report to the information marquee by 9.30am Judging 10.30am
CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES GALORE
Mini Animal Farm – meet an array of farm animals to pet Pony Rides
Activity Marquee – Art & Craft Projects Rock Painting
Potting Shed – Decorate a Pot & Plant 10.30am – 3pm
Peel Zoo – Chat & Pat Session 11am – 1pm
Fairy Dell – Face Paining & Games with our beautiful Fairies
The ever popular dress up in your favourite fairy or garden bug competition – Great Prizes
Judging 12.30pm at the Fairy Dell Mini High Tea for all entrants
NEW TO OUR EVENT & FABULOUSLY POPULAR
FAMILY ART WORKSHOP with Perth Artist’S Ella & Friends
loads of fun to share together – everyone paints the same picture - no experience necessary
10.30AM – APPROX 12NOON
$40 for 1 adult & 1 child $15 for each additional child (limited to 2 children per family)
LIMITED PLACES PRE BOOKINGS ONLY Contact Lyn on 0409 686 015
CREATE A GARDEN MURAL 1.00pm – 3.00pm
free painting activity for children with Ella and friends
Mural will go on display in the Shire of Murray library
FOOD
Light Lunches & Morning & Afternoon Teas at the famous Anglican Parish Tea Shoppe, Heritage Tearooms, Taco & Na-cho’s, Sausage Sizzle, B & E Burgers, Waffle Van & Ice creams
STALLS GALORE
huge variety of plants, handcrafts, art, cupcakes & lamingtons and so much more
LION’S SCREENING BUS
OUTDOOR CHESS
GARDEN ART EXHIBITION AT LIVERINGA GALLERY
Open – Pinjarra Patchwork & Quilter’s, Murray District Arts & Craft Society,
Murray District Historical Society, Edenvale Homestead, Liveringa Art Gallery
Contact Lyn on 0409 686 015 or email [email protected]
Grateful thanks to our major sponsors Lotterywest, Shire of Murray, MZI Resources & MAYDAY
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Real Estate Settlements – Residential, Commercial, Vacant Land & Rural
Private Sales | Related Party Transfers including Court Orders & Transfers
Subdivisions | Deceased Estates | Change of Name
Landgate Information/ Title Searches
Why am I the easier way to settle?
I am a mobile service which means I can come to you and guide you through the document
signing as well as completing your Verification of Identity.
I can even come to see you on weekends!
I appreciate how stressful settling any kind of property can be and that is why I make it my job to ensure that
this part of your transaction is effortless.
Please call Dominique on 0408 924 581 to discuss your settlement requirements.
www.pinjarrasettlements.com.au
T 0408 924 581 | E [email protected]
My name is Dominique Morcombe and I am the owner of Pinjarra Settlements. I
have been in the settlement industry for over 12 years. I am a local resident of
North Dandalup and pleased to be of service to my local and surrounding commu-
nities as well as all of Western Australia. I have worked in the customer service
industry since I was a teenager and absolutely love helping people. I grew up in
Kalgoorlie Boulder where I gained a great sense of community and appreciation for
our small towns. This allowed me to grow and build my skills to be able to go above
and beyond for my clients. I understand that when we employ people to do a ser-
vice for us, that we just want it done properly and efficiently without any hassles
and that’s where I come into it! To get the job completed without the fuss.
Please feel free to contact me with any queries you may have, I would be delighted to assist you.
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PINJARRA LUNCH BAR & CAFÉ (OPPOSITE St Vinnies)
NEW OWNERS 9 GEORGE STREET, PINJARRA
95313971 OPEN FROM 5AM, 6 DAYS A WEEK
HOT/COLD DRINKS, LIGHT MEALS, BURGERS, TOASTIES, FRESH ROLLS & SANDWICHES
HOME MADE CAKES, SLICES AND QUICHE GOOD OLD FASHIONED FRIENDLY SERVICE
GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE POP IN AND SAY HI, AWAY FROM THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE
Murray Students Join in National Celebration of All things Books
Murray school students joined peers from across Australia, in the celebration of books, literacy as well as Australian authors and illustrators, as part of 2018 Book Week.
Murray’s Book Week program, facilitated by Murray Library, saw over 350 primary school students and over 50 high school students, meet respected Australian authors, for first-hand accounts of their literary journeys and cap-tivating characters and stories.
The Program commenced at Pinjarra Primary School, when Mark Greenwood visited the year four students and conducted creative writing sessions with year eight and nine students at Pinjarra High School.
On Thursday of Book Week, Pinjarra Primary School year three and five students were entertained by David Cad-dy, as were the group of home-schoolers who attended an event at Murray Library.
Tamara Moss concluded the Program on Thursday 20 September with a visit to North Dandalup and Dwellingup Primary Schools for a meet-and-greet with upper primary students and years four to six at Carcoola Primary School.
According to Shire President Cr. David Bolt, Book Week is a wonderful opportunity to connect with younger residents, to share in the celebration of Australian talent and reinforce the importance and enjoyment of reading and creative writing.
Book Week is run toward the end of August each year and is an initiative of The Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA), a not for profit, volun-teer run organisation, engaging the community with literature for young Australians.
Murray’s Book Week program is proudly supported by Department of Local Government, Sports and Cultural Industries, Lotterywest, Healthway promot-
ing the Go for 2&5 health message and the WA Children’s Book Council of Australia.
Photo Credit: Josh Cowling
Fabulous New Event – ‘Into the Dark’
Esteemed artist’s Brigitte Heuser (voice) & Michael Brett (pianist) will entertain you with an intimate evening of light cabaret, jazz & opera
Join us in the dining/piano room at historic Edenvale Homestead, Pinjarra
The newly refurbished Pinjarra Room will be open for viewing too
SATURDAY 13TH OCTOBER 2018 FROM 6PM
TICKETS $30 – tea & supper provided/cash/bar
SEATS ARE LIMITED—Contact Gayle on 0439 903 470 for tickets
Tickets must be prepaid either through direct banking
BSB 633000 A/C 146895792 (Ref: ITD + name) or cash
Proceeds towards the preservation of Edenvale Homestead
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October 2018 in the Garden—John Bodycoat
Feel your Garden with your heart and soul. Wonder at its creation and at the inner beauty of its intricate structure.
September has been kind to us with a wet winter and a dryish September in our regions. Rainfall has been great up to now and this has given our gardens a great watering without turning on our taps from mains water. Roses in October are often plagued with fungal diseases such as black spot and powdery mildew. You can spray these bushes with a home brew of 9 litres of soapy water and 8 teaspoons of bicarbonate of soda, which will help control black spot. For powdery mildew mix 1 part milk with 5-10 parts of water reduces mildew. For black spot using a fungicide spray prune away the infected leaves and rake up fallen leaves under the plant. Spray with a copper based product and water in the mornings and avoid spraying the rose leaves. There are some rose varieties that are resistant to black spot. The fungus Diplocarpon can cause considerable damage to your roses if left unchecked. Eggplants or aubergines require more heat than tomatoes but like to have similar conditions to grow in. Being slow growing, they require a long hot growing season which we experience in the Peel, Harvey and Murray regions. They were originally from Asia but adopted by the Mediterranean people, they thrive in warm to hot semi humid weather. Egg plants will survive and grow for up to 4 years in frost free areas and still produce enough fruit for an average family. Corn should be planted now as this is the best time, so go grow your corn in September and October as either seedlings or seeds. But this year get out of your comfort zone and instead of planting in rows plant your corn in blocks of 20 -50 plants. This is mainly because as I have seen better results from corn planted in blocks than rows in my garden. By planting in a square gives the pollen from the male flowers more of a chance to pollinate the female flowers as pollination is done from the wind and pollen is trapped in these blocks. Common sense stuff eh. So good luck, and try this method this year.
Liquid feed your vegetables during the summer with kelp and fish fertiliser which encourages growth especially in lettuce. Lettuce should be planted out every 3-4 weeks, a punnet at a time. Protect these vegetables from snails and slugs. Another liquid fertiliser to use is a worm wee and this is great on strawberries so attempt this now to your strawberry patch. It’s now time to get mulch into your garden beds before the summer heat hits your plants, using your own compost or purchasing a good mulch from local nurseries. Apply about 50mm -75mm on your beds. Tropical fruit and avocado trees will require more. I like to add baa poo with this and if you are on sandy white soil apply a handful of dolomite. Animal Manures There are many benefits to use animal manures in your flower and vegetable beds in the home garden. Manures are very important for your soil as they add nutrients, phosphorous, nitrogen and potassium. NPK. Manures also improves the soils structure, its moisture holding capacity, the soil aeration and water infiltration. These things combined to help make your plants healthier and disease resistant. Manures increase the biological life in your soils as well as feeding the microbes in our soils. The NPK Content in animal manure varies from the different species of animals and animal manures are also biodegradable and renewable. ( much more on this subject in the November issue) Ever thought what the writing on the back of the packets of fertiliser you purchase from your Nursery mean. I do get many calls from gardeners asking not only about their failed lemon tree, but also what type of fertiliser do I put into my gardens. If you use chicken or cow manure, make sure it is well rotted. Our local soils are sandy so we have a low pH which means the soils require lime, so always use Dolomite as it contains Calcium or Ca and Magnesium or Mg. Lime contains Calcium only.
Organic Fertilisers are derived from an organic source, meaning from something that was once living. They have a variable composition. So this makes it hard to know exactly how much N, P and K is being supplied. Here are the organic fertilisers in N.P.K These do vary.
Nutrient Symbol Use by the Plant
Nitrogen N Promotes green leafy growth
Phosphorous P Provides energy and promotes root growth
Potassium K Improves flowers and fruit colour and quality
Iron Fe Makes chlorophyll
Organic Fertiliser N P K
Blood and Bone 4.5-5.0% 5 0
Cow manure 0.2-2.7 0.01-0.3 0.06-2.1
Hoof and Horn 11-13 0.3 0
Horse Manure 0.5-0.7 0.3 0.6
Mushroom Compost 0.5 0.12 0.4
Poultry Manure 4-8 1.2 0.8-1.6
Sheep 1.0-2.5 0.8-1.8 2.5-4.0
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What to do in your garden in October. Check all your irrigation equipment in the garden as the warm weather we will get in October will dry out our garden beds and watering is essential for our plants to survive fur-ther spring warm days. Feed your lawns now after you have mowed your lawns low to cut out your weed seed heads. Remember when using potting mix it is your responsibility to wear gloves and a mask to prevent inhaling dust and other nasties. Always water the potting mixes to reduce dust and spores especially Legionnaires disease infection. Legionnaires infection is a serious disease and can be seri-ous if not treated quickly by visiting your friendly doctor. Unlike other micro-organisms Legionnaires is not conta-gious. Plant out your citrus now. Fertilise and mulch all your fruit trees. Check your fruit trees for Med Fly and put in your fly baits. Cover early nectarine trees with netting to prevent birds feasting on them before you get to eat your fruit. Loquats are now ready so harvest these before birds and fruit fly attack them.
Environmental Tips for October Plant out now into your garden or property native shrubs and trees for wind protection, shade and to encourage birds, insects, animals into your garden and onto your prop-erty. It is never too late to do this if you have access to water. Pull out all weeds to stop these plant seeds from spreading and growing again next year. In Australia we have nearly 20 million wild cats, each cat eats about 3-4 birds, mammals or lizards a day so please do not drop your un wanted kittens or cats out in the bush to turn out to be wild cats. Take them to a vet or cat haven, or better still have your cat sterilised so she cannot have babies. This can save up to 60 million animals a day Australia wide. About half of these moggies are in Western Australia. Put out water for birds in your garden during the warm start to our spring days.
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Corn Plant corn by seed now in a well prepared soil with plenty of compost and animal manures. Corn should be planted in clumps of 20-50 plants for a better pollination.
Tomato Plant out your seedlings now so you can have your first fruit ready for Christmas day salads. I like to cut off the bottom row of leaves on your plants and bury the plant deeper into your well prepared soil. This enables your tomato plant to grow a lot more roots as they reach out for nutrients in the soil.
Egg Plant Plant out 4 egg plants into your garden. This will give your and all your neighbours mobs of fruit for the summer.
Cucumber Cucumbers like a well prepared soil with plenty of blood and bone. Try apple cucumbers.
Pumpkin Pumpkins should be sown now into a well prepared soil consisting of blood and bone and sheep or well rotted chicken manure. Try every ones favourite butternut, Queensland blue or even a trombone type pumpkin, The Dutch crooked neck.
Beans Plant out 40 plants into your garden then you will have a supply of beans throughout the summer. You can stagger 20 plants a month over 3 months for even more beans.
Melons, Water and Rock
Plant out 50water melon seedlings and 10 rock melon seedlings and this will give you a good supply over summer and autumn. These plants require plenty of water and fertiliser especially blood and bone.
Squash If you like this vegetable and you should as it is quite easy to grow plant out 10 seedlings now.
Herbs Most herbs including mint, parsley, are suitable to our spring weather and can be purchased from your local nursery.
Sturts Desert Pea
Plant your Sturt Peas into your garden for a different display this year.
Summer Bulb Collection
Ask at your local nursery for advice on planting these out. There are many varieties to choose from.
Cosmos Plant your cosmos into your garden.
Petunia Plant out your red and white petunia’s now for a beautiful Christmas floral display in your garden. Plant out as a garden border.
Lawn Replace your bare areas with new lawn from your local Turf specialists.
Plant out the following seedlings or seeds.
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