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Mannum District Hospital Centenary
A s the new Presiding Member of MannumDistrict Hospital’sHealth
Advisory Council Inc. (H.A.C.), I would like to thank Peter
Newton, the former Presiding Member, for his many years of service to
the Hospital, Medical Practice and Community.
Peter has carried out significant research on the history of our
Hospital and has found we will celebrate its Centenary in 2021. A
TROVE newspaper article, dated 15th May 1923, referred to the
opening of the new Nurses Quarters and Kitchen Block.
It states the Hospital was opened to receive patients in August 1921.
The official opening was performed by Lady Weigal, wife of the State’s
Issue Number 157 FREE
Governor, in October 1921. The article refers to Captain J.G. Arnold
as Chairman of the Board of Management and Doctor M.W. Sprod.
The H.A.C. will undertake further research via the State Library
archives, Hospital records, Mid Murray Council and the Community.
We would like to celebrate the occasion at a Centenary Celebration
late in 2021. Suggestionsinclude acommemorative event, a memorial
feature on Hospital grounds, a publication and a time-line of the
Hospital’s history in a time capsule.
We propose forming a Committee comprising representation from
Mannum H.A.C., Mannum District Hospital, Mannum Medical
Centre, Mid Murray Council, Mannum History Group and any
interested Community Groups, to plan and organise the event.
Community donations will also be sought to complete the project.
If any community members are interested in participating, or have
relevant information, photographs or historical documentsrelatingto
the establishment and subsequent operation of our Hospital, please do
contact me:
Jenni London (Presiding Member)
Mannum District Hospital Health Advisory Council Inc.
Parker Street, Mannum SA 5238, Phone: 0428 390 736

Playgrounds and Skate Park Reopen

L ocal playgrounds and the Mannum Skate Park have reopened as the Mid
Murray Council takes its first steps towards recovery from the impacts of
the COVID-19 pandemic.
Acting on advice from SA’s Chief Public Health Officer Professor Nicola
Spurrier, the Council began reopening play spaces on Monday 4th May.
Council will prioritise the reopening of playgrounds which are not linked
to other facilities still closed or restricted by State or Federal Government
COVID-19 measures. A cleaning program for the reopened playgrounds will
be established to maximise public health and safety. Some sites may not be able
to be cleaned (due to the types of construction materials), so Council
encourages all users to observe good hygiene practices such as regular hand
washing before and after use.
The Mannum Skate Park will be reopened and Council will begin opening
public toilets alongside playgrounds.
Mid Murray Mayor Dave Burgess said the move was an early step towards
easing restrictions in the district, but urged the community to be patient and
continue to follow social distancing, good personal hygiene and the size limits
on gatherings.
“Reopening our playgrounds will offer children and
families an important outlet for physical activity and fun,” Mayor Burgess
said.
“While I’m sure many families will embrace the return to our play spaces,
it’s so important that we continue to do the right thing by limiting gatherings
to no more than 10 people, staying 1.5 metres away from others, washing
hands regularly and not visiting public places if they’re unwell or have been
in contact with someone who is ill.
“We also encourage our community to be patient – it may take us a few days
to reopen these sites, and some may not be suitable for reopening just yet. If
you see a closed sign in place at any of our facilities, please respect it and be
patient. We will reopen our suitable facilities as quickly as we can.”
Council’s COVID-19 Working Group will continue to follow the directions
and advice of the State and Federal Governments, SA Health, the World
Health Organisation and other relevant agencies.
For more information, or to stay up to date on the changing COVID-19
measures and their impact in the Mid Murray district, visit the website:
www.mid-murray.sa.gov.au

Status of Meetings, Services and Events

A ny meetings, services or events listed in this issue may be cancelled at any time. Follow the personal contact guidelines given by the State and
Federal Governments. If in doubt, check the status of the meeting, service or event using the contact details listed or those you already have.

Calendars & Dates 36 Classifieds 35 Mid Murray Support Services Out of this World 8
Church Services 3 Mid Murray Council Update 23 31 Pause A While 3
Musical Miscellany 19

Letters to the Editor
Deadline 24th June for publication in the July issue
ANZAC Day
This year’s ANZAC DAY was
certainly different!
All over Australia, because of the
corona virus, people were
encouraged to ‘LIGHT UP THE
DAWN’… And hundreds of
thousands went to the front of their
driveway, lit a candle, observed a
minute’s silence, and, where
possible, turned up their radio and
heard THE LAST POST.
It was very heartening to hear
down my street the sound of the
bugles, maybe out of sync, but
knowing later that so many Mannum
people responded as advertised. I
personally believe that for many, it
was the first time of many future
ANZAC DAY commitments/ dawn
services.
The Mannum Sub branch of the
RSL held a small service at the
Monument at 8am, where we were
forced by law, to encourage members
to not attend. Two wreaths were laid
on behalf of our Sub branch and Mid
Murray Council. Others laid wreaths
‘in isolation’ at different times of the
day.
In 2021, I look forward to an
increase in the 700 we had in 2019 to
1000… or, say, 1/3 of the
population of Mannum. Thank you
for your understanding.
LEST WE FORGET
Denis Jericho, President,
Mannum RSL Sub branch
Having watched the earlier
services, I settled down for the day.
Later, the dog started to bark in
the front yard.
I went to see what the trouble was.
There was the president of the Swan
Reach RSL, of which I am a member,
Search for History
Mannum Soccer Club
though I live in Mannum, he was in
uniform, his medals shining in the
sun.
Together, with his partner they
were carrying two items, he had a
big white box and his partner a tray
of mixed fruit.
Standing six feet apart they put the
box and tray on a seat on the
veranda. He said, “Thank you for
past services rendered,” and added,
“Have a good day,” then left.
When I opened the white box it
was filled with beer, wine, bread,
Weetbix, nuts, hand wash, t-rolls
and chocolate. All of this was
donated by the Swan Reach Hotel,
Swan Reach General Store, Swan
Reach CFS and the Swan Reach RSL
Sub Branch.
Thank you all at Swan Reach. Oh,
I nearly forgot, Rosie, the biscuits
were lovely.
Thank you all for making my
ANZAC Day a memorable one, for
ever.
Hope to see Swan Reach on
Remembrance Day.
Ramon H Leahy
CovidSafe App
The past few months have been
incredibly difficult on everyone. As a
nation we are doing a great job. By
working together, we are saving
lives and livelihoods in Australia. A
month ago, new cases of coronavirus
were growing at a rate of more than
20 percent a day. More recently, the
rate has fallen to below one percent.
In South Australia in particular, we
have made incredible progress.
However, we can’t afford to get
complacent. While we plan the road
to recovery we must remain vigilant.
The speed of this recovery will
depend very much on our ability to
conduct comprehensive contact
tracing and that is why the
Australian Government has
launched the new voluntary
coronavirus app, COVIDSafe.
The more people who download
this important public health app, the
safer they and their family will be,
the safer our community will be and
the sooner we can safely lift
restrictions and get back to doing
the things we love.
I encourage everyone to download
the app and help stop the spread.
For more information about the
app and how it works go to
www.covidsafe.gov.au This is also
where you can read more about how
we are ensuring your privacy is
protected.
Thank you to the more than 3
million Australians who have
already downloaded CovidSafe.
Together we can help stop the
spread and get back life as we love it
in Barker.
Tony Pasin MP
Member for Barker
Dogs Doo Randell Street
I’ve been a shop owner in
Mannum for 12 years now and I’m
just disgusted over the amount of
dog crap on our main street. From
one end to the other, there is dog
crap. It makes me sick because at all
the seats you’re looking at dog crap.
This isn’t the first time, every week
it happens. There are cameras that
show the street quite clearly. The
dog owners should be identified and
fined, heavily.
It is a terrible, dirty look for our
visitors, let alone the locals.
Michele Satchell
Mannum Dental
Surgery
Public Notice
Mannum Dental Now Open
G reat news! Many of the
COVID-19 restrictions for
dentaltreatment have been lifted and
we are back to Level 1. This means
we can proceed with all routine
treatment.
However,under level1 restrictions
certain protocols and preventive
measures still remain, and these must
be followed:
• When you arrive for an appointment,
and enter the waiting room, you must
use the hand sanitizer provided.
• Social distancing rules still apply.
This means that seating in the
waiting room will be limited, and only
two people will be permitted in the
reception/waiting area at any time. If
necessary please wait outside in your
car and we will call you when we are
ready for you.
• Newspapers, magazines and toys
have been removed to reduce the
risk of cross infection from touching
contaminated surfaces and objects.
Patients will be contacted a day
before their appointment, and
triaged over the phone to confirm
that they are feeling well and do not
have any symptoms such as a runny
nose, sore throat, fever, cough or
any signs of COVID-19 infection.
All patients whose existing
appointments were cancelled due to
the coronavirus pandemic will be
contacted in the coming days to
reschedule their appointment(s).
Please be assured you will not be
forgotten. It is a time-consuming
process, but our staff is working
through appointments
systematically.
Thank you for your
understanding.
Please phone 8569 8175 for
emergency help.
Mannum Dental

I am writing a history of Soccer in the

Lower Murraylands and would like
some information about the Mannum
Soccer Club.
In particular, I am searching for a set
of soccer shirts that were used by the
Mannum Soccer club in the late 1950s
and early 1960s. I know someone in
Mannum has them but I have not been
able to locate them. I would like a
photograph of one of the shirts to put in
a book.
Any other bits of information about
Vale Dawn Paech
the history of Mannum Soccer Club
would also be appreciated.
T he family of Dawn Paech would like to thank everyone for
their sincere sympathy given to us for the passing of our
dear mum and nanna. Your kindness and heartfelt thoughts are
I can be contacted by phone: 0438 876 truly appreciated.
435, e-mail: margdave@baonline.com.au We would also like to thank the Aminya staff for the care
or postal address: Box 1333, Murray given to mum in the last four years.
Bridge, SA 5253. Robyn Muirhead
David Trenam

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 Community Grants Recipients
T he Council’s latest round of
Community Grants will aid 17
groups ranging from sports clubs,
to a men’s shed, progress
associations and a local history
group. They will fund a mix of
initiatives.
Mid Murray Mayor Dave Burgess
said the grants are a valuable way
for Council to support the
community to deliver a range of
projects, events and initiatives.
“Community and sporting groups
are the backbone of our district,
giving so much of their time to
make our towns the vibrant,
well-connected places we know and
love,” Mayor Burgess said.
“These groups are volunteer
armies who often work tirelessly to
provide services, programs, sports
and events that all in our district
can enjoy.
“Though they regularly put in
their own hard work, dedication
and fundraising, sometimes these
clubs and associations need some
extra help and that’s where Council
can assist with our Community
Grants program.
“Each of these organisationsplays
a vital role in their local area and
we are proud to partner with them
and provide support for their
projects in this way.”
The Council is revising the
delivery of its Community Grants
program for 2020/21 to a single
round only. It will have $50,000
available for applications in the
Small, Community Event,
Individual Sport and Cultural and
Community Project categories,”
Mayor Burgess said.
For community groups who may
be looking for funding for their
initiatives in 2020/21, applications
for the next funding round will close
on 15th September 2020.
Co u n c i l w ill
provide more information on the
application process for the 2020/21
Community Grants program in
coming months.
Community Grants Round 2
Recipients
Small Community Grants
• Angas Valley Recreation Hall and
Tennis Club - $1000 for Stage 3
Court Lighting Installation.
• Mannum Men’s Shed - $575 for a
safety ladder.
• Mid Murray Landcare SA - $550 to
buy a rainwater tank for Meldanda.
• Mannum Golf Club - $1000 for a
new computer.
• Mannum Paddle Steamers Dragon
Boat Club - $1000 to buy a new
computer.
• Purnong, Caurnamont and Districts
Progress Association - $1000 for
four signs for the Caurnamont Boat
Ramp.
• Caloote Landing Progress
Association - $548.09 to build a roof
over the former rubbish compound.
• Sedan Hall - $500 for a new public
address system.
• Mid Murraylands Local History
Group - $1000 for the extension to
the Swan Reach Museum.
Community Event Grant
• Purnong, Caurnamont and Districts
Progress Association - $650 for a
community sports game.
Community Project Grants
• Keyneton Progress Association -
$1335 for the installation of a
defibrillator.
• Walker Flat and Districts Progress
Association - $5000 for the
revegetation of local reserves and
roadsides in Wongulla.
• Sedan Recreation Park and Sports
Club - $5000 for a concrete base
under the verandah entrance.
• Morgan Bowling Club - $5000 for
fencing around the bowling green.
• Swan Reach Progress Association -
$3420 for a new kitchen fit out.
• Walker Flat and Districts Community
Hall - $2492.95 for a defibrillator and
training sessions.
• Mannum Cricket Club - $5000 for
the redevelopment of the Mannum
cricket nets facility.
Pause A While
with Mannum Interchurch Council
Stanzin’s Lesson for Us introduced Australian school
H e was desperately poor, living children to the positive and
in the foothills of the optimistic approach to life of his
Himalayas in northern India. Yet, Indian friends. The Project has been
Stanzin always seemed happy and adopted in over 500 schools, and
was always smiling. He was happy has already impacted over 100,000
with his shoes which had holes cut school children across Australia. It
into the uppers to allow room for has also been taken up by
his growing feet. He was happy for professional sporting clubs in the
each mouthful of the bowl of rice he NRL and AFL, as a way to improve
received for lunch at school. He their players’ mental health.
cared about others; if he saw a In our modern world of
fellow-student standing alone COVID-19 virus, enforced
during a school break, he would go isolation, anxiety, potential
over and ask if they were OK. He financial difficulties, devastating
would look for ways to do bushfires, domestic violence, the
something helpful for someone else. threat of suicide, etc., we need to
And always, that big smile! learn the secret of Stanzin’s
Melbourne teacher, Hugh van resilience. Van Cuylenburg has
Cuylenburg, who was doing a stint described one way of appropriating
of volunteer teaching in remote that, but as Christians we have
India, wondered how Stanzin could access to equally-powerful
maintain his positive and happy principles of resilience, namely, the
attitude in the face of the poverty of love of God. Our whole society
his life as one of the poorest of the needs that positive attitude of
poor in India. By observing Stanzin resilience now as much as we ever
and his community,vanCuylenburg have.
worked out that the people of that POSTSCRIPT: the death has
village had developed a special recently been reported of Dr
attitude to life. This was based on Catherin Hamlin. Her story was
three principles: featured in Pause a While in June
1. gratitude (the ability to focus on 2018. Hers was a life well lived.
what one has instead of Thank God for Catherin Hamlin!
worrying about what one *see The Resilience
doesn’t have); Project-Finding Happiness
2. empathy (the ability to feel what Through Gratitude, Empathy and
another person Is feeling), and Mindfulness, by Hugh van
3. mindfulness (the ability to focus Cuylenburg (Ebury, 2019). Also see
on the present moment). the extract How Good is Dis! In
When he returned to Melbourne, Weekend Australian Magazine,
van Cuylenburg studied what he November 23-24 2019 (pp. 28-31).
had learnt in India and developed
Dr Carl Gross
The Resilience Project*, in which he
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Church Services in Mannum

ANGLICAN 4 Adelaide Road. Sundays 10:30 am
MANNUM COMMUNITY CHURCH (BAPTIST) William St. Enquiries:
Rev. Colin Nieass 0432 141 637
1st Sundays 5:00 pm followed by a meal. Others 10:30 am, 3rd
Sundays at Uniting Church, followed by lunch.
CATHOLIC Mau Street. Ph: 8531 1699
Mass: 1st and 3rd Sundays 9:30 am, 2nd, 4th and 5th at 8:30 am
LUTHERAN 80 Cliff Street. Ph: 8569 2863, www.midmurraylp.org.au
rd
3 Sundays 11:00 am Family Service, all other Sundays at 9:00
am. Everyone welcome.
RIVER WORD CHRISTIAN CENTRE Greening Street. Ph: 8569 1333
Sundays 10:00 am
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST 17 King George St. Ph: 0433 734 037
Saturdays 9:30 am; Sabbath School 11:00 am
UNITING Corner of Greening Street & Walker Avenue
Enquiries: to one of the Elders
G Gobbett: Ph: 8569 1083, email: ggmannum@bigpond.com or
G McInerney: Ph: 8569 2076
Sunday 9:30 am, except 3rd Sundays 10:30 am followed by
lunch.

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 Safer Mid Murray Roads

M id Murray roads located in sections of the

district which were hit by the Cudlee Creek
Bushfire will be upgraded to improve access for
local residents.
An area in the Mid Murray Council’s south-west
was burnt during the Cudlee Creek bushfire in late
December, impacting farms and properties in the
area.
Council received a $225,000 grant from the
Federal Government in February to assist with
local bushfire recovery efforts – but expenditure of
the grant was deferred until Council could consult
directly with affected residents and landowners.
People impacted told Council that:
• Local roads in the area have been affected due to
access from large water trucks,
• Road surfaces were a key risk factor in residents
evacuating during the bushfire, and
• Tree removal and clean-up is required along the
road corridor.
In response to residents’ feedback, Council has
agreed to allocate $40,000 of the grant to tree
removal and clean up along the affected roads.
The remaining $185,000 will be spent on road
sheeting works in the impacted area including
Harrogate, Gladigau,Herrmannsand Pym Roads.
Extra upgrades will be undertaken on sections of
Harrogate and Herrmanns Roads outside the fire
affected area, at a cost of $97,500 from Council’s
Road Renewal Funds totalling all works to the
value of a $322,500 investment.
Mid Murray Mayor Dave Burgess said the road
works and tree removal were practical ways the
Council could improve safety in the area.
“Since December, Council staff have been
working closely with those who live in the bushfire
impacted part of our district to provide ongoing
support,” Mayor Burgess said.
“Upgrading the roads in their area will improve
accessibility as they recover and rebuild, and give
them peace of mind and increased safety heading
into the next fire danger season.
“While our region was not as badly impacted as
some of our neighbours, it’s important to
recognise that some of our residents were affected
and are still recovering from this
disaster. Council is committed to continuing to do
what it can to support them through that process.
“The clean up of fallen and fire-affected trees
from roadsides, and improving road surfaces, will
go some way to assisting them in this challenging
time.”
The Cudlee Creek bushfire affected an estimated
18 properties in the Mid Murray Council district.
During and immediately after the bushfire crisis,
Council’s Infrastructure and Field Services staff
provided 256 hours of on-ground assistance
including providing fire breaks, tree removal,
road clearance and carting water for both the CFS
and affected residents.
In the months following, Council staff have
continued to meet with and assist residents and
landowners, including helping them to access
financial assistance programs and other support
services.

Prepare for Visitors

I have attended a webinar with the South

Australian Tourism Commission (SATC)
Marketing Director Brent Hill and my regional
tourism counterparts across the State, and want to
update operators on where things are at in terms
of the tourism recovery roadmap.
Positively, on day one of restrictions easing, the
SATC consumer website has seen a significant
increase in traffic, providing us with confidence
that people are ready and keen to travel again.
This is reiterated locally, because only three days
after announcing an easing of COVID-19
restrictions, I’ve heard from many operators that
there has been a marked increase in their demand
(with some reporting their “phones have been
ringing off the hook”).
While this is mostly positive for the restart of
tourism in our region, I want to implore all
operators out there to ENSURE you’re prepared.
The challenge for us is to balance the needs of our
community to feel safe; and ensure visitors feel
welcome in our regions. This is where we can all
play a part.
I would urge you all to not only be prepared for
social-distancing rules, improved hygiene for staff
and customers, increased cleaning rosters and
more; BUT also having systems in place to manage
bookings, payments and servicing.
Many of you have stood-down staff, shut down
booking subscription or POS software or other
measures. These individuals and items, especially
where they manage booking numbers or cash-less
payments, will need to be ready to go as soon as
customers arrive.
I know everyone is keen to open those tourism
doors again, and bring some much-needed visitor
money back into our towns, BUT the last thing we
want is to see a backwards step. So let’s all step up
and make sure we comply
with the rules coming out of the SA Government.
The SATC is doing a great job at mobilising for
the recovery campaign, with a lot on the go right
now, and they’ve foreshadowed more campaigns to
come. In the meantime, operators should keep
across what the SATC is doing by regularly
checking in on their COVID-19 website and
following the South Australia Facebook,YouTube
and Instagram feeds.
Importantly, please remember to always refer to
SA Health (www.sahealth.sa.gov.au) and State
G ove r nm e nt COVID Roadm ap page
(www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/recovery) for the most
recent updates on COVID-19 compliance. But if
you have any concerns or issues, please don’t
hesitate to contact me: jbates@rdamr.com.au
Julie Bates, MRLC
Tourism Development Manager

Morgan Boat Ramp

W ork will resume on the upgrading of the popular Morgan Boat Ramp in improve access for river users.
May to improve safety and access for boat users. “The Morgan Boat Ramp is a popular facility for a growing number of
Contractors will install piles into the riverbed at the site, and gangways and recreational boaters and fishers and the installation of pontoons will make it
single pontoons will be added on either side of the ramp as part of the safer and easier for them to launch and retrieve their boats,” Mayor Burgess
long-awaited upgrade. said.
The Mid Murray Council project will enhance access to and improve the “This project will deliver an improved facility with extensive access and
safety of the Murray River facility for locals and the increasing number of on-river pontoons.
visitors who use the popular ramp for recreational boating and fishing. This “We are grateful to the Morgan community for their patience during this
project also follows other Council projects to improve other boat ramps across project – which has had its challenges and delays and taken longer than we
the district in recent years. had initially hoped.
Contractors will be onsite to deliver equipment this weekend, ahead of work “We are confident that once the new improvements are in place next month,
expected to begin on 4th May. Morgan river users will have an even better experience at this facility.”
During construction, the ramp will be closed during weekdays for about The cost of the Morgan Boat Ramp upgrade is being shared between the
two weeks (weather permitting). The contractors will endeavour to have the Council and the South Australian Boating Facilities Advisory Committee
ramp open for weekend use where possible. The works are expected to be (SABFAC), which granted $190,000 towards the initiative.
completed by the end of May.
Mid Murray Mayor Dave Burgess said the works would significantly
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 Thank You,
Mannum Community!
T he Mannum Country Fire
Service would like to use this
opportunity to thank all of the
wonderful community members
and groups that have supported us
overthe2019-2020 fire season. We
truly appreciate your ongoing
support.
A special thank you needs to be
made to Debbie Alexander and the
Sounds by the River team for
giving us the opportunity to
collect donations at the Sounds by
the River concert in January.
Another thank you to community
member Lyn Knoblet and the
Aminya Plant sale. All the
community support from that
fundraising event raised $2,500,
which we are using to purchase
much needed equipment. Thank
you also to the Mannum
Ambulance team for their ongoing
support and collaboration, as well
as the recent donation they made
to our brigade.
Thank you to all the other
groups, organisations and
individuals that have donated
money to the Country Fire Service
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recently. Your support and
generosity is greatly appreciated.
Recruitment
We are always looking for fit,
enthus i astic and reliable
community members to join our
brigade. To be a Firefighter you
need to be at least 18 years old. If
you are interested, please come
along to training on Wednesdays,
at the Mannum CFS Station on
Walker Avenue, at 7pm.
We are also recruiting people
aged between 13 and 16 years old
to join our cadet program. Cadet
training is held on Monday nights
at 6:30pm at the Mannum CFS
Station. Please come along if you
are interested.
(Due to the current
circumstances, training is
suspended. Keep up to date with
our F a ceb o o k p a g e f or
information regarding training
recommencement.)
Once again thank you for your
ongoing support,
Mannum Country Fire Service,
and Jeremy Strauss, Captain
Mannum Mag
Annual Business Plan and Budget
S
upportingcommunity recovery,
stimulating the local economy
and working towards long-term
sustainability are the focus of the
Mid Murray Council’s plans for
2020/21.
In releasing its draft Annual
Business Plan and Budget
2020/21, Council recognises the
challenging times faced by the Mid
Murray community and local
business sector during the past
year, which have been impacted
not only by the COVID-19 crisis,
but also by the long-running
drought and recent Cudlee Creek
Bushfire.
Mid Murray Mayor Dave
Burgess says the draft plan and
budget – endorsed by Council for
community consultation –
recognise that the coming year will
be one of rebuilding for both
Council and the Mid Murray
community.
“Our region has certainly felt the
economicimpact of these crises and
it’s unclear how long this
uncertainty will carry on,” Mayor
Burgess said.
“This has been at the front of our
minds in developing the Draft
Annual Business Plan and Budget.
We know our community and
business sector are facing
challenges. Council too has been
impacted.
“We are confident that we have
balanced our need to continue to
work towards the long-term
sustainability of Council with the
unique needs of our community at
this extraordinary time.
“We are focused on finding
efficiencies and reducing costs, as
many in our business sector have
been forced to do. However, we
also recognise the critical
importance of maintaining a
program of infrastructure and
project spending to ensure the
continued delivery of essential
community facilities, as well as
stimulation to the local economy
by providing work and income for
our local businesses.
“We will also be pursuing grant
funding opportunities with the
State andFederal Governments for
projects that may further benefit
our district.”
A m o n g
Council’s top initiatives and
projects for 2020/21 are:
• Finalising the development of
Council’s new Strategic Plan.
• Murray Coorong Trail – Construction
of sections from Mannum to Kia
Marina and Swan Reach to Nildottie.
• $1 million of drought funding projects.
• Progression of the River Murray
International Dark Sky Reserve.
• Delivery of Stage 1 of the Swan
Reach Master Plan.
• Road sheeting improvements in the
Cudlee Creek Bushfire affected zone
including Gladigau, Hermans,
Harrogate and Pym roads.
• Stage 4 of the Murraylands Road
upgrade and Truro Road renewal.
• Rating and representation reviews
• Mid Murray Our Town 10-year Mental
Health Plan.
In response to the economic
challenges facing the community,
Council has balanced the need to
continue working towards
financial sustainability with its
ratepayers’ ability to pay.
A modest 3.4% average rate rise
has been budgeted for, which
equates to less than $40 per
household a year on average.
Council will also continue to
offer its hardship measures for
ratepayers who havebeenimpacted
by the COVID-19 crisis or other
challenges. This includes deferring
rates payments without imposing
fees, offering payment plans and
other flexible repayment options.
“We know that for some of our
ratepayers there is a high degree of
financial uncertainty at this time,”
Mayor Burgess said.
“That’s why we have minimised
the proposed rate increase to
ensure Council can continue to
remain sustainable, but we’re also
looking at ways we can reduce our
own expenses and deliver savings
and efficiencies for ourcommunity.
“We will also continue to offer
support for those who are
genuinely struggling in the months
to come and I strongly encourage
anyone who needs that extra
assistance to get in touch. There
are ways we can help you and we’re
all in this together.”
Public consultation on the
2020/21 Draft Annual Business
Plan and Budget has begun. For
more information visit:
www.mid-murray.sa.gov.au
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 Mannum Men’s Shed
t’s been a long wait for the members to
I get back into the
shed.
Mannum Men’s
The fellas had to leave many of their
projects when the instruction to close
th
the shed on 19 March was received.
We have all probably caught up with many jobs
around home and are ready to get back to some form
of normal, share our experiences/concerns. etc and
have a chat with the other members.
There has been much action behind the scenes
(whilst observing all the regulations) and discussions
held between the Shed Management Committee
Executive, Mid Murray Council and our local
tradesmen and businesses, that all support us in what
we are trying to provide.
There have also been many donations to the Shed
from the Community during this time off, for which
we are most grateful.
We are still closed to normal operations, but are
working with the authorities and observing the “Steps
To Recovery” requirements. When we reopen it will
be vastly different, but one thing will not change, I
believe. The Mannum Men’s shed Members will
continue to support and help each other and members
of our community.
Thank you everyone for your support and
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encouragement during the past many weeks. We hope to
see many men return to the Mannum Men’s Shed in good
health, both physically and mentally, to carry on their
good work.
Mike McDowell, Chairman
The Road Scholar (part one)
Out the back of Bourke and yonder, where the station cattle wander
cutting mindlessly on withered stems between sporadic rains
lived a whipstock elder brother with his siblings and his mother
who’d an ‘intellectual problem’ that was not from lack of brains.
Now his dad, a roving worker - the essential back o’ Bourker
was a rare and welcome visitor who handled all their bills
poking branding irons in fires, stringing fences up with pliers
cut ‘n drafting, crutch ‘n muelsing in a saddlebag of skills.
It befell his mum to teach them, sometimes threaten or beseech them
for their lessons drew out painfully as children dreamt of play
but with opened book for learning, vacant thoughts would keep returning
so the lad got into wandering for most of every day.
Cinching tight his favoured hacker, he’d become a lonely tracker
follow signs of stock to water, where he’d grease the windmill’s gland
and destructive ferals rooting often blessed his sights for shooting
there was bacon on their table hung and butchered by his hand.
All the bushland birds, he knew ‘em, songs and habits he’d accrue ‘em
filed in matter laying latent under wavy locks and hat.
He could read the changing weather, fashion whips from green hide leather
muster breakaways by moonlight out of gully, scrub and flat.
(poem continued next month)
Max Merckenschlager
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 Mannum Golf Club
his time of social distancing has
T made us all realise how much we
miss the simple pleasures of being able to
exercise appropriately, enjoy the open air,
the surroundings, and what we all enjoy
most, living in the country and
particularly in Mannum.
Golf has been cleared as a recognised
responsible sporting activity available to
groups of up to initially 2 and now up to
4 players (providing they use separate
buggies etc., where indicated).
I have now seen more players on our
course, both local members, as well as
visiting green fees players. The course is
a credit to the greens keeping staff – we
have received many compliments from
visitors, rating our course as one of the
best nine hole country courses they have
experienced.
What we now realise is how many
non-golfers use the course for outside
recreation by walking, jogging, and
particularly exercising their dogs on our
course. In this sense many people
appreciate using our course as a public
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park experience. Back
This experience is open to all Mannum A Premier Steven
residents and their friends, providing the
opportunity to enjoy the carefully
S Marshall and
Professor Nicola Spurrier
maintained course, noting that these signed off on letters to our
activities have been recognised as a very regions’ mayors, Council
real positive mental health experience CEOs and tourism leaders
especially during this difficult pandemic (including myself) on
period. Friday, encouraging them
My message to all Mannum residents is all to welcome back
to come and enjoy the experience of this visitors to SA’s regions.
accessible public parkland; encourage Sustained low case
your friends to join you. numbers, plus continued
If you want to start playing golf, please hygiene and social
have a go. If you need any help with distancing measures, mean
buggies, golf clubs, or any other we can now put up the
equipment, please contact the Club on ‘open for business’ sign
8569 2066. We are happy to offer any again.
help needed by new players. Julie Bates, MRLC
Tourism Development Manager
I would also like to thank all our
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esults of the 5th Prize:
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2020.
Palmer Hotel Voucher. Anne are Scorpius and Sagittarius, which mark the centre of our Milky
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Brinkley The Committeewould like to
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Woolworths Hamper. Lauren thank all those who sold or charging bull of Taurus, in the neighbouring constellation. The
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 Volunteer Day 2020
his year’s annual SA
T Volunteer Thank You
event is being postponed due
to current restrictions on
public gatherings during the
COVID-19 pandemic.
The Acting Chief Executive
of the Department of Human
Services Lois Boswell said
Volunteers Day in South
Australia is recognised on the
Queen’s Birthday Public
Holiday each year and
usually celebrated with a free
event and performances for
thousands of dedicated of
volunteers.
“This year will be different
– we will be thanking our
volunteers and presenting the
SA Volunteer Awards online
on Monday 8th June 2020,”
Ms Boswell said.
“We will still celebrate
Volunteers Day and
recognise the significant
contribution made by
volunteers across the state
and the many ways they
dedicate their time to help
others.
“Keep an eye on the DHS
Facebook page for the latest
updates on how you can join
our Volunteers Day
celebration.”
South Australia is fortunate
to have more than 900,000
volunteers who regularly give
up their time to help others
and give back to the
community.
“When the COVID-19
pandemic began and the
devastating bushfires
occurred earlier this year in
parts of our state, almost
2,500 South Australians
registered to volunteer to
support those most affected,”
Ms Boswell said.
“This highlights the caring
nature of South Australians
and the fact that so many
people are willing to roll up
their sleeves and volunteer
when they can.
“Some of these volunteer
roles have included
t r a n s p o r ta tion,
administration, delivering
supplies, conducting
wellbeing checks and
providing call centre
support.”
Anyone who would like to
volunteer to assist in the
state’s COVID-19 response
can do so by registering with
Volunteering SAandNT at:
www.volunteeringsa-nt.org.au
or download the free WeDo App.
The week 18th – 24th May
marked National Volunteering
Week, for which Volunteering
SAandNT launched the
#ColourYourCommunityRed
campaign to highlight the
amazing work of volunteers.
“Now, more than ever, it is
important that we recognise the
vital role all volunteers play in
our community,” Ms Boswell
said.
“I am so proud of the care and
compassion shown by so many
South Australians who are willing
to give their time to volunteer.”
Speak Up, Stop Elder Abuse
fter being separated by
A COVID-19 restrictions,
now more than ever South
Australians are being urged
to help spot the signs of elder
abuse and speak up.
Office for Ageing Well
Director, Cassie Mason, said
this year’s Stop Elder Abuse
campaign aims to educate the
community on the signs of
elder abuse and what they
can do to help.
“Distracted by restrictions
on our movements and
activities, and separated by
social distancing
requirements, it is easy to
retreat into our own worlds
and our immediate home
circle, as we seek to stay safe
and wait out the COVID-19
pandemic,” Ms Mason said.
“But now more than ever is
the time to be alert for signs
of elder abuse – that all is not
right with those around you –
loved ones, neighbours,
friends, and patients.
“One in 20 older people in
our community is
experiencing some form of
elder abuse from someone
they know and trust, often a
member of their own family.
“In South Australia, 50 per
cent of cases of elder abuse
are financial, often coupled
with emotional abuse. Older
women are more likely to be
experiencing abuse, most
commonly from an adult son
or daughter.”
In the first six
m o n t h s o f
the Adult Safeguarding Unit,
there have been 474 calls to
the SA Elder Abuse
Prevention Phone Line.
“With many older people
likely to be more vulnerable
at this time without their
usual supports in place, it’s
vital they and those around
them continue to call the SA
Elder Abuse Prevention
Phone Line if they suspect
any abuse is occurring,” Ms
Mason said.
“Signs of elder
abuse can be fear,
sadness, and neglect, and
forms of abuse include
physical, psychological,
financial and chemical, such
as over or under medication.
“Everyone can help protect
the rights of older South
Australians by becoming
familiar with where to get
help and information about
signs of elder abuse, risk
factors and prevention
measures.”
The Stop Elder Abuse
campaign runs from 3rd May
to 15th June, 2020. If you
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own situation or someone
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 Palmer Project - Art and Ecology
Palmer Sculpture Biennial
want to personally thank all of the
I sculptors, Bill Clifford,
environmentalists, sponsors, the
musicians and the Palmer
community, whose contribution
made the 9th Palmer Sculpture
Biennial another quality and
memorable event. The event was
unfortunately cut in half by the
COVID-19 pandemic; we acted
responsibly and shut it down with
attendance numbers already
equalling the 2018 Biennial numbers.
In spring we will launch the Round
House/Roundspace with hopefully an
interesting guest speaker. The first
residency there, John Hayward, will
also commence. John is both an artist
and archaeologist who will explore
the property on both levels. Exciting!
We encourage other artists,
musicians, writers, historians,
scientists, environmentalists,
anthropologists, archaeologists,
philosophers and explorers in general
who are interested in a residency to
come forward!
There is no fee but we would ask
the residents make a physical
contribution in relation to the
maintenance of the property (assist
with fencing for a few hours for
example) and to replace consumables
used (eg. gas). As is well known,
holistic paradigms are a major
interest of mine and I believe the way
forward, but this is not a required
approach for residencies at Palmer.
We also want to launch a
Back when it was safe to do so, I
visited a dinosaur museum.
I spent the whole day looking up at
the giant sculptures and I discovered
a new species.
Myneckisaur.
Dr Graham Parry
Mannum Golf Club
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Sponsor: Mannum Slipways & Moorings
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R Whittenbury 36 B Silcock 33
K Franklin 33 J Applebee 33
P Turvey 33 M Bottroff 32
J Bailey 29 B Officer 26
D Buck 25 T Johnson 25
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programme of multi-disciplinary
guest speakers who are working on
the leading edge of contemporary
ideas to come forward to speak on
amazing insights. These stimulating
sessions will include a group walk
around the property.
Thanks again to all who give so
much to the event!
Even though the 2020 Palmer
Biennial had to close down early
because of COVID-19, it was
nonetheless able to stay open for
more than two weeks, during which
time it received a record number of
visitors. We believe that the Palmer
Project is on the rise and rise, and
that growth in the experience of the
creative arts and the environment
will be much more important in the
lives of all concerned than economic
or industrial growth.
The next biennial will be the
occasion to put this belief to the test.
It will be the 10th Sculpture Biennial
at Palmer and we are hatching plans
to make it a very special occasion.
We are waiting to hear from the SA
Museum about the prospect of their
involvement in a retrospective of the
whole Palmer Project, and other
plans will be revealed in this
newsletter over the coming eighteen
months.
In the meantime, Greg is designing
another structure opposite the round
space to make life more enjoyable
for people undertaking residencies in
the landscape. Its design features will
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harmonize with the round space and
it will incorporate a tall corrugated
iron shower facility with a new
rainwater tank to supply the water.
When completed it will be possible
to enjoy a shower while viewing the
day or night sky though a large open
aperture at the top.
Bonfire Night
We refuse to let the wretched virus
cancel our customary solstice bonfire
night, but we may have to delay it for
a bit. As soon as South Australia’s
future restrictions on gatherings have
been made plain, we will set a date
and let you know the details.
SALA
We are expecting to hold a South
Australian Living Artists event at the
Palmer Landscape on Sunday the 16th
August. Now is the time to put the
date in your electronic organiser (or
perhaps diary) and we will give you
all the details well beforehand. The
protocols of the COVID – 19
pandemic will shape the event this
year.
Greg Johns
Contact details
The Palmer Project
palmersculpturebiennial@gmail.com
(monitored by Bill Clifford)
Greg Johns
email gjoh4899@bigpond.net.au
phone (08) 8278 3273
Bill Clifford
email jandbclifford@internode.on.net
phone (08) 8398 0868
You may also visit our website:
https://palmersculpturebiennial.org/
[Extracts from Newsletter No 48, May 2020]
Dr Judd Sher
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 Volunteering at Aminya
In what is, hopefully, the last few weeks of close confinement in Would you like to make a meaningful
isolation, you might be moved to singing a hymn. contribution to your community?
Here are some suggestions, selected to meet the needs of some
occupations. The first entry ensures that there is one for everyone.
Can you spare a few hours
occasionally or regularly?
The Shopper’s Hymn The Waiter’s Hymn
Sweet By and By Fill My Cup, Lord
Roles a volunteer could assist include:
The Realtor’s Hymn The Gardener’s Hymn  Musically minded people for fortnightly/monthly singalongs
I’ve Got A Mansion Just Lo, How A Rose E’er  Activities and games
Over the Hilltop Blooming
 Reading (newspapers, mail, stories)
 Shopping, cooking, walks and other activities.
The Gossip’s Hymn The Baker’s Hymn
Pass It On When the Roll Is Called Up All volunteers require a National Police Check
The Paramedic’s Hymn Yonder which is free of charge for volunteers.
Revive Us Again The Librarian’s Hymn To find out more, please phone 8569 1749
The Postal Worker’s Hymn Whispering Hope Aminya is a community-based, non-profit, incorporated Association
So Send I You providing quality residential aged-care services to the people in
Mannum and surrounding areas.

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 The Miracle Survivor

A bout two days after disembarking from the cruise ship, the
Ruby Princess, on March 19 and flying back to Adelaide, I
became ill and apparently the doctors didn’t know whether I
would survive.
I was taken to the Royal Adelaide Hospital by my wife Robyn
and tests were made to confirm I had COVID-19. I became so ill
that after a few days I was transferred to the ICU and put into an
induced coma and on a ventilator for about four weeks.
For much of the time Robyn and my two adult children, Adam
and Stacey, were not permitted to visit me because of the severity
of my condition. Eventually they were able to see me, but I was
not responsive to them.
Robyn was kept informed daily about my state, but it seemed
very grim as I started to suffer multiple organ failure. The
doctors were unable to say what my future would be if I survived,
even suggesting that I may have brain damage and be
permanently disabled.
When it was decided to take me out of the coma, I was
transferred to the general ward where I currently am. I have no
memory of it all, leading up to my awakening. I just assumed
that I had only just been admitted and I felt reasonably normal,
except that I was hooked up to various life support equipment.
I have been out of a coma for approximately two weeks and I
don’t have any permanent damage or side-effects. My memory is
as good as before I got sick and I remember everything from
before and after my coma. The only challenge left is to walk
normally again which should, I feel, happen in the near future
due to my physiotherapy program.
I remember that, after awakening from my coma, virtually
every doctor and nurse consistently telling me that my recovery
was a miracle. I thought they were saying it just to give me
encouragement. Since I came out of the coma I have a more
completeunderstanding of my miraculous journey and realise the
medical staff literally consider me to be a miracle survivor.
Whilst I was in the ICU, my wife Robyn got to know the nurses
and doctors very well and she cannot praise them highly enough.
She has told me they are very caring and dedicated professionals.
She was particularly grateful for the help and understanding
received from Dr Abbie. Even though I don’t remember any of
the time that I spent in the ICU, I very much appreciate the
caring treatment I received and would like to thank them from
the bottom of my heart.
In the 6G ward in which I have been since I left the ICU, I have
got to know the nursing staff and doctors very well and they are
all caring and dedicated in their jobs, and I believe that they are
a major factor in my rapid recovery.
Another group I would like to thank very much is the
physiotherapy and occupational professionals. There are too
many staff to name individually, but I would like them to know
how much I appreciate them. One individual that I will name is
Karen, the nursing manager. She has been very personable and
friendly to myself and my family, and we appreciate all the
courtesy and help she has given us.
I don’t particularly enjoy being in hospital for such a long
time, but the experience of being looked after by the wonderful
staff has made it far better.
Finally I would like to say how fortunate I feel to live in
Adelaide and to be cared for at the RAH. The staff and facilities
are excellent and I can’t imagine that there are many places in the
world that could match this standard. I will never be able to
repay all of the dedicated medical staff, but I give you my heart
felt thank you.
[The Faraguna family thanks the media and community for their support
and has requested privacy as Paul continues his recovery.]
Paul Faraguna

Still the River Flows

The world is in turmoil.
We shake our heads in disbelief.
This is not the year we chose
but through it all, nature flourishes
and the river flows
Fear spreads as quickly
as the threat, keeping us guessing
when it will end. No-one knows,
and yet, like a reassuring friend
the river flows
I seek the solace of its gentleness The sun still shines
at a secret place where no-one else goes the breeze still blows
It tells me to breathe, trust. communities bond, solidarity shows…
The world still turns and every day faithfully, tirelessly
and the river still flows the river flows
Colleen Moyne

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 ANZAC Day at Aminya
J eanette Stevenson and Iwent to Aminya
to take photographs of the poppies she
had placed around there for our veterans
and the other residents.
After we talked to the staff, they
brought out our WW2 and other service
personnel for a photograph with the
poppies. We decided to have an
impromptu service, so we called Steve
Stevenson and John Hunter to help.
Oneof the new residents, John Wiseman,
wrote a poem and Steve read the poem
out. This was followed by John reciting
the ode and we all sang the National
Anthem.
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Of course, Beryl had her service WW2
hat and Erica Temme, also WW2, had her
medals on.
After the service we had a wonderful
time, they told us stories of the Burma
railway, Japanese war camp and playing
the last post at night and reveille in the
morning, except on one night when Erica
played Reveille to put everyone to sleep.
We all had a great laugh. It was an
amazing experience we will never forget.
Sue Hunter
Lest we forget.
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 Aminya
Mid Murray Homes for the Aged

W e have had some interesting

times at Aminya with the
Covid-19 situation.
Our residents agreed to a
precautionary lockdown at the end
of March to keep everyone safe. We
had visitors visiting outside the
fence, keeping with the 1.5m social
distancing rules and even an Anzac
Day ceremony run by the RSL
outside the fence, which we were so
grateful to be included in. We were
fortunate enough to have some
iPhones donated from the public,
which residents have been using to
stay in touch with Facetime and
phone calls.
In the first week of May, when
Covid-19 numbers had been 0 for
13 days, residents agreed to start
allowing visits in resident rooms.
Due to State Government laws
enforcing all visitors, contractors,
and staff to have evidence of flu
vaccination, as well as other
regulations upon entry, visiting
hours are being imposed for the
time being to ensure we have
administration staff to enforce all
of the new regulations as we don’t
believe it is fair for care and
nursing staff to do this while
trying to complete their role.
Everyone has been so supportive
and generous lately. We received a
very substantial bequest from a
community member that will
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Murray Princess cruises were
cancelled. We used what we could
and staff were able to purchase
some for a fundraiser for a new
doctors’ chair (for which the
Mannum Hospital Auxiliary has
kindly donated a large sum).
Mannum Takeaway, with the help
of a generous donor, donated
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and some staff even make
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Without the generosity of these
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NZAC Day started with a
A difference this year. We each
had the last post and candles outside
of our own homes. Then at 8am we
had a small service at the Memorial.
Our President, Denis Jericho, and
ANZAC Day 2020
nzac Day in 2020 was entirely
A different; in fact the whole
world was different. Because of the
corona virus, like all Sub Branches
of RSL SA/NT, the Mannum RSL
was directed by Head Office and the
State and Federal Governments that
we were not permitted to conduct a
commemorative service on Anzac
Day. Obviously, this was
disappointing for the Sub Branch
and its members, but orders are
orders and it was in the best
interests of the community at large.
There were large numbers of
people who conducted services in
their driveways and at the National
Monument, which was televised. At
the very last minute we were given
a reprise to conduct a modified
service with a minimum of members
and strict conditions on limitations
in community participation and
social distancing. With all these
requirements in mind, we held a
service at 8:00am to honour those
Issue Number 157
ANZAC Day at the Monument
Vice President, John Hunter, laid
wreaths on behalf of the Mannum
RSL and Mid Murray Council.
Denis recited the ode, accompanied
by our wonderful Trinity student,
Alecia Bormann, who turned up to
play the last post for us.
Mannum RSL
who served and those who paid the
ultimate sacrifice.
Lest We Forget.
Victory in the Pacific, (VP) Day
75th Aniversary, 15th August 2020
On VP Day we remember Australia’s
war effort from 1942 to 1945 in the
Pacific Region, including Singapore,
Borneo, Malaya, Papua New Guinea, and
New Britain. It was a time when people
worked hard and cooperated to defend the
nation.
Victory in the Pacific Day or VP Day is
commemorated across Australia and the
world as the Anniversary of the Day
WWII ended. It’s a day that we will never
forget. On the 15th of August 1945, Prime
Minister Ben Chifley announced that the
war was over, that Japan had accepted the
Allied Nations’ terms of surrender. We
commemorate those who served in the
war. Some 40,000 Australians did not
return home to their families. Over
17,000 of them lost their lives while
fighting in the war against Japan, some
8,000 of whom died in Japanese captivity.
Lest We Forget.
Mannum Mag
There was a prayer followed by the
National Anthem. Before and after
the service people came to the
Monument with their children to lay
wreaths and flowers which they had
made. Someone placed a letter there.
Sue Hunter
Lest we forget.
The Mannum RSL Sub
Branch has 6 members who
served in WW II.
Mannum RSL is intending to hold a
Commemorative Service on Saturday 15th
August, subject to restrictions being lifted
and we would like the community at large
to attend. If you have a relative who
served in WW II we would like to hear
from you by phone 0407 604 694 or email
mannumrsl@gmail.com
As we draw closer to the day we will
keep you informed.
Commemorative Calendar
June 2020
th
4 Bomber Command Commemorative
Day
6th Battle of Binh Ba, Vietnam (1969)
6th Normandy Landings (1944)
10th Shah Wali Kot Offensive, Afghanistan
(2010)
The Badge
The price of freedom is eternal vigilance
Lest We Forget
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 Great Leaps Forward
F rom the 1933 Great Depression to a Man on the
Moon in 1965 in 32 Years.
We can make huge leaps forward when we have the
vision and drive to do it.
From the 2020 devastating bushfires and Covid-19
to ZERO Carbon emissions in 2050?
Not impossible, we already have the technologies to
do it! Not impossible – we have demonstrated that we
can, as a nation, make huge changes when leaders
listen to the experts and the public receives reliable
information. We have been shocked out of expecting
to do things in the ‘same old’ way. Now, more than
ever, we must go forward with new ways of kick-
starting the economy.
We cannot rely on the old methods which view our
environment as a resource, ignoring the potential
harm to our planet. At least 470 of our plant species
and 200 animal species are on the point of extinction
as a result of this summer’s bush fires, and yet the
Liberal Government appears to be willing to loosen
our Environmental Laws in favour of big developers
(particularly in coal and gas), no doubt arguing that
the economy will need a kick start which big business
can facilitate. But the fact is that most businesses
realise that without a decarbonised economy there
will be more dangerous bushfires, greater extreme
weather events, far worse droughts, and greater
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Mental Musings
We can get to zero carbon by 2050, and keep global
warming down to 1.5 degrees, and create new jobs to
boost our economy using off-the-shelf technologies.
H ave a go even if you don’t
usually muse much. Here are
some muses to get you started:
Building sustainability into our energy, transport, Don’t let yesterday take up too
construction and agricultural industries can also much of today.
create many more jobs. Lithium batteries are now People are about as happy as
80% cheaper, Beyond Meat production has increased they decide to be.
by 700%, new engineering has proven that Happiness is not a state to arrive
multi-storey, timber buildings are both strong and at, but a manner of travelling and
environmentally friendly, electric cars are taking off as we travel the road of life, don’t
in Europe and all we need here is a nation-wide worry about the potholes, just
network of charging points. In agriculture a vaccine celebrate the journey.
has been proven which can halve methane production Problems are just opportunities
by cattle and carbon capture within soils is the new with thorns on them.
farming frontier. When doors slam shut, get
Covid-19 has temporarily shut down fossil fuelled creative and make a window.
transport and industry throughout the world, with The best helping hands are at
astounding results. Ordinary citizens are filming the end of your arms.
native animals venturing into towns and cities, snow Tolerate imperfect friends,
capped mountains are visible across the rooftops of perfect friends don’t exist.
Indian cities previously drowning in smog and rivers Never look down on anybody
have flushed out pollution scum. Children, who have unless you are helping them up!
never viewed a star-filled sky, are amazed at the Until next month ...
wonders of our universe. My sister, who lives in the Your Community Correspondent
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sentence containing the words
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 Caring Connected Communities Choir
o you find social
D isolation and issues
relating COVID 19
stressful?
Social connection and
community involvement
after the restrictions have
been eased will be
extremely important in
assisting communities to
recover.
Community choirs have
been found to make a
valuable contribution to
ease anxiety and facilitate
the movement back to a
healthy vibrant
community.
Hear how some choirs
have overcome social
distancing, and listen to a
cheerful and uplifting
experience.
www.canberratimes.com.au/stor
y/6719453/listen-to-the-couch-cho
ir-pay-tribute-to-our-covid-19-hero
es/
www.youtube.com/user/phoenix
chamberchoir
www.adelaidenow.com.au/news
/national/ndlovu-youth-choir-follo
ws-up-viral-covid19-song-with-ha
ndwashing-tune/video/ac9ea753a
71851caced157135be2ed11
For fun, witness some of
the difficulties of working
online in a choir.
https://watch.thewest.com.au/sh
ow/231379
Include the benefits of
community singing and
cheer in your life by
joining our choir. Register
now on the contact details
outlined on the Caring
Communities Choir poster
and join the fun when the
restrictions are lifted.
Irene Bugeja,
Mid-Murray Suicide
Prevention Network

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Spreading the News
T T
he press may have fallen silent,
but news doesn’t stop – and nor
has the Murraylands’ own print
journalist.
Peri Strathearn has taken it upon
himself to keep the public informed
about goings-on in Murray Bridge
and surrounding areas since The
MurrayValley Standard temporarily
suspended publication of its print
editions on 20th April.
He launched his own website,
Murray Bridge News – “it does what
it says on the box” – just three days
later and has hardly looked back.
After a month, almost 700 people
have signed up to receive a weekly
email newsletter with the latest top
stories, while about 150 have chosen
to become paying subscribers in
exchange for access to certain
premium articles – and the warm
fuzzy feeling that comes with
backing a local.
His endeavour has even attracted
buzz from ABC Adelaide and 1125
5MU, both of whom ran stories
about it.
While he is not sure yet how
closely he will be able to follow
events in the Mid Murray district, at
the risk of spreading himself too thin
as he builds his business and saves
some time for his young family, he is
– as ever – open to suggestions from
anyone with an issue that needs
airing or a story that deserves to be
told; and besides, he knows the
Mannum Mag does a fine job of
keeping locals informed.
The end of The Standard’s
shutdown on 29th June looms, but
one way or another, Peri will find a
way to keep doing his job for the
people of the Murraylands.
Visit the Murray Bridge News
website at:
murraybridgenews.substack.com
Find Murray Bridge News on
Facebook or email:
murraybridgenews@gmail.com
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National Volunteers
Week
T
th
he Week of 18 May 2020 was
National Volunteers Week. It’sa
week to highlight the importance of
volunteering and acknowledge and
thank those that give their time to
volunteer for the benefit of others.
The impact volunteers have on
local communities, both socially and
economically, can never be
underestimated.
Around 8.7 million Australians
regularly volunteer their skills,
services and time to improve the lives
of those around them. Not only is
volunteering a great community
service, it also has enormous
financial value, estimated to be
around $290 billion per annum.
Volunteering is a key part of the
bigger picture in our society, one
that increases the strength, resilience
and wellbeing of our community. It
comes in all shapes and sizes – from
a casual, “Yes, I’ll help”, through to
a regular gig with one of the many
community organisations who work
tirelessly to help those in need.
This summer, on the back of a
prolonged drought, our nation
battled bushfires, the equivalent of
any experienced in our lifetimes.
While the extent of these natural
disasters was catastrophic, one thing
remained unwavering; the role of
our volunteers, who were there in
the line of duty.
That is why Volunteer Week 2020
was so important. We had so much
to thank our volunteers for.
The COVID-19 crisis has left many
organisations struggling for
volunteers because of greater need
and the fact that many volunteers
needed to isolate themselves, but
others stood up to fill the breach.
To all volunteers past and present.
We thank you.
Tony Pasin MP,
Federal Member for Barker
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Coronavirus Updates
hese notes are extracts from a
series of updates received on the
dates indicated.
Wednesday 13th May 2020
There have been no new cases of
COVID-19 notified in South
Australia. The total number of cases
notified at 439. There is just one
active case in SA, and 434 people
have been cleared of COVID-19. One
person remains in hospital
recovering from the effects of
COVID-19.
There have been four reported
deaths in SA from COVID-19. SA
Pathology has undertaken more than
72,000 tests for COVID-19 so far.
Thursday 14th May 2020
The statistics for South Australia
have not changed. The total number
of cases notified remains at 439.
SA Pathology has undertaken
more than 74,000 tests for
COVID-19 so far.
Saturday 16th May 2020
The statistics for South Australia
have not changed. The total number
of cases notified remains at 439.
SA Pathology has undertaken
more than 77,000 tests for
COVID-19 so far.
Sunday 17th May 2020
The statistics for South Australia
have not changed. The total number
of cases notified remains at 439.
Monday 18th May 2020
The statistics for South Australia
have not changed. The total number
of cases notified remains at 439.
SA Pathology has undertaken
more than 80,000 tests for
COVID-19 so far.
Tuesday 19th May 2020
The statistics for South Australia
have not changed. The total number
of cases notified remains at 439.
SA Pathology has undertaken
more than 81,000 tests for
COVID-19 so far.
Wednesday 20th May 2020
The statistics for South Australia
have not changed. The total number
of cases notified remains at 439.
SA Pathology has undertaken
more than 83,000 tests for
COVID-19 so far.
From Friday 22nd May, all cafes
and restaurants will be permitted to
seat up to a total of 20 patrons (10
inside and 10 outside) as well as sell
alcohol to diners.
Thursday 21st May 2020
The statistics for South Australia
have not changed. The total number
of cases notified remains at 439.
SA Pathology has undertaken
more than 85,000 tests for
COVID-19 so far.
Everyone must continue to follow
measures that will help stop the
spread. Practice good hygiene, keep
1.5 metres distance from others and
stay at home if you are unwell.
People experiencing any of the
following should be tested for
COVID-19:
• Fever or chills (in the absence of an
alternative illness that explains these
symptoms)
• An acute respiratory infection e.g.
symptoms of cough, sore throat,
runny nose, or shortness of breath
• Loss of smell or the alteration in the
sense of taste
Step 1 of the SA roadmap for
easing COVID-19 restrictions is
u n d e r w a y. Vi s i t :
www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/recovery to
view the roadmap and Frequently Asked
Questions. For more information the
generalpublic should call SA COVID-19
Information Line on 1800 253 787 or
go to:
www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVID2019
Keep up the good work SA and
let’s not undo all the good.
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 Musical Miscellany
A Musical Virus
T his virus isn’t contagious but is hard to resist. The music of our
youth revisits us in many ways. It often reminds us of places and
events of times past. I do miss going into Scrooges and listening to all
those mid fifty and early sixties artists that entertain while we look for
hidden treasure we really can’t afford or don’t want but still have to
have.
Just up the street at the Butter Factory the nostalgia can continue.
Not directly musical although there are sometimes old 78's there and
always piano rolls if you have a Pianola. I have found old song books
with the words of songs, some long forgotten. How about Chickery
Chick whose first line is
“Chickery chick cha-la, cha-la, check-ala romey in abananika …”
Now if you can understand that you can probably even understand
rap music.
The virus prompted me to go through a box of DVDs bound for an
Op Shop. There were a number of musical discs amongst them so we
pulled them out and settled down to renew acquaintances.
The first one we watched was of Bing Cosby with Frank Sinatra, Bob
Hope, Louis Armstrong and Rosemary Clooney. Rosemary Clooney
was a long-time friend who starred with Bing in “White Christmas”.
Songs performed included Jazz, Birth of the Blues and True Love. The
program was sponsored by Ford who was promoting the Edsel which
was one of the great lemons of automotive history. Interestingly, there
is an Edsel that appears on our streets from time to time on weekends.
After that I found a disc titled “Benny Goodman - Adventures in the
Kingdom of Swing”. It was produced by Legacy, a label owned by
Sony. It was formed by Sony to handle the archives of Columbia and
Epic records after Sony had acquired those labels.
Issue Number 157 Mannum Mag
My introduction to Benny Goodman was via a 12 inch 78 of Sing,
Sing, Sing from the legendary 1938 Goodman Carnegie Hall concert.
We were supposed to be studying at the time. My fellow students were
musicians, one a drummer and the other a clarinettist.
Benny was a true great of music, any form of music. He captured the
hearts and minds of a generation when there was little fun to be had as
the world was gripped by the Great Economic Depression. Listening
to BG evaporated the cares and worries, at least while he performed,
even if the cares and worries returned when he stopped.
Benny was a musician, not some political crusader. So, when he heard
anAfricanAmerican pianist named Teddy Wilson, Benny formed a trio
to play at intermission with Teddy Wilson on the ivories, Gene Krupa
on the skins and Benny on the liquorice stick. The trio became a
quartet when vibist Lionel Hampton joined the group. Incidentally
Benny broke the unwritten colour bar of black and white playing
together in public. By the time of Carnegie Hall Count Basie and other
gentlemen of colour were performing openly with Benny.
The wonderful surprise we had from this album was that we had
never watched it. Somehow it had been put away, then with
downsizing it was earmarked to be given away.
Apart from some wonderful music, yes Sing, Sing, Sing, together
with Let’s Dance, Don’t be That Way, Tiger Rag, Do Right and
others, there were also interviews with former band members such as
Jess Stacey and Martha Tilton. It made me hunt for my CD of the 1938
concert and spend some enjoyable time with memories and fine music.
I hope you have found some good music for these times.
Peter Weir
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 Mannum Garden Group
T he calender dates for Mannum
Garden Group for June are
suspended, due to corona virus
restrictions on group gatherings.
Someone asked me why the
Mannum Garden Group was
suspended and not cancelled.
Cancelled seems to me to be final,
ended, finished; what a sad thought.
Suspended is not final. One can be
suspended from school for a short
period of time and once things
(behaviour) has settled or improved
you can return. That’s what will
happen with the Garden Group,
when the virus is under control, we
will return.
Some of our group went to school
at Pompoota. They remember a
teacher who used the cane
excessively. The cane often
disappeared to reappear as ash in the
fire, or journeyed far, far away,
ne v e r t o b e s e e n again.
Unfortunately, another cane always
took its place.
Every small rural town had a siren
used for emergencies. Mannum’s was
Water-based Recreation
Management Plan
A Draft Water-Based Recreation
Management Plan to help guide
the future development,
conservation, and activities on the
river is now open for consultation.
Rural City of Murray Bridge
riverfront reserves from Toora
Reserve to Swanport Reserve as well
as Woodlane Reserve received a
detailed assessment of existing
characteristics and future potential
in development of the Plan. The
document contains findings and
detailed analysis for each location.
Key recommendations include
establishing new water-based
recreation hubs at the north end
(Toora Reserve) and the south end of
the project scope (Swanport Reserve
or closer to Long Island),
progressive development of Sturt
Reserve and an unpowered water
activity hub in the region.
The Plan also points to the
development of riverfront reserves,
establishing a Personal Watercraft
Activity Zone, improved facility and
activity communications, and in
principle support for other private
water-based recreation ventures.
General Manager Community
Development Kristen Manson said
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used to summons fire fighters from
all over the district to leave their
farm or place of work to fight fires.
It sounded during World War 2 for
air raid practise. A group member
who attended the Mannum school
can remember having to grab a bag
containing a gas mask, cotton wool
and a cork and running down the
back of the school and hiding in a
trench. She is not sure what the
cotton wool and cork were for.
During the 1956 flood many shops
and houses were sandbagged to try
to stop the river entering. The levy
was patrolled. The siren sounded if a
breach in the levy occurred. Able
bodies left their beds at night to try
to stop the levy overflow.
Whilst at home being safe we can
all reminisce and dream of the
future. Members of the Mannum
Garden Group are busy looking
after our gardens and are happy to
show off our bloomers, but only
from a social distance.
Bev Connell, 0401 261 390
community feedback was
instrumental in providing direction
for the future of water-based
activities on the river.
“The recommendations are based
on community input and will
provide Council with direction for
potential waterfront investment.
Several projects supporting
water-based recreation are already
underway and these will complement
the Plan nicely,” she said.
“Some of the recommendations
will require further research to
establish ultimate viability –
including feedback from the
community about whether this fits
with what they would like to see
happen along this stretch of the
Murray.”
The community feedback collected
over summer was considered when
creating the Plan. The resulting
draft Plan is now out for public
consultation until 5pm Monday 1st
June 2020.
For more information and to
provide feedback visit:
letstalk.sa.gov.au
#ruralcityofmurraybridge
#makeityours #letstalk #consultation
#murrayriver #recreation #sacouncils
#partofyoureveryday #murraybridge
Mannum Mag
Mannum History Group
Mannum Post Office
Y
ou will notice
G POST OFFICE R
on the façade of the current
postoffice, built when George
Fifth was king. The GR is the
significant detail on this building.
Since 1913, not a lot has changed,
only Postmasters over the years.
Mannum’s first Postmaster
was Thomas Randell. He
ran the service from his
first store, an annexe to the
wool shed built in 1854 by
his brother William. In
1870, to escape the
floodwaters, he moved the
store to his house which
was on higher land. Postal
records say that the first
Post Office in Mannum
opened on the 1st of
January, 1865. [Pioneering
Ways by Rod Williams page 95].
A New Post Office: Five
tenders have been sent in
for consideration of a new
post office at Mannum. The
old structure has served its
time. It is recognised that it
is quite out of date and
inadequate for the
requir e ments of the
extending town, and will be
discarded. The “price
submitted by Mr. W. J.
Farrant, of East Adelaide,
was the lowest. The
building will cost” between
two to three thousand
pounds, and will include
offices and private
quarters. [Observer (Adelaide, SA:
1905-1931), Saturday 4 May 1912,
page 34.]
On the Move: The business
of the post office was
transferred yesterday from
the old to the new office at
Mannum, and at a function
held to celebrate the
opening of the new post
o f f i c e c ong r a t u l a t or y
messages by telephone
were sent by Mr F. J.
T-Pflaum, JLP., Dr. Sprodd,
and Mr B. E. W. Hay to the
Deputy Postmaster-General
(Mr. E. W. Bramble) on the
greatly improved conditions
by erection of an up-to-date
and suitable building for
the postal requirements.
The new building, which is
two storeys high, is in the
main street, facing the
river, and is in a more
central position than the
building just vacated. The
Deputy Postmaster-General
reciprocated the
congratulations, and said
he was glad that the
progress and prosperity of
the district were such as to
justify the erection of a
modern up-to-date
convenience of the public
at Mannum, and he trusted
that the improved facilities
provided would meet with
the requirements for some
time to come. He also
expressed regret that prior
engagements prevented his
attendance at the function,
but he hoped at some
future date to visit
Mannum. [Daily Herald (Adelaide,
SA: 1910-1924), Tuesday 18
November 1913, page 4.]
The Mannum Post Office is one
of many heritage buildings still
serving the community of
Mannum. Anyone with any
anecdotal memories, photos or
facts, please feel free to upload to
the Mannum History Group on
Facebook. We would love to see
some past history.
Christine Denman
Photograph: Christine Denman
Issue Number 157
 Water Efficiency
Program
W ith harvest and vintage 2020
drawing to a close,
irrigators planning to undertake
on-farm water efficiency
imp r o ve me n t s ar e b e in g
encouraged to contact the South
Australian Murray-Darling Basin
Natural Resources Management
(SAMDB NRM) Board to discuss
the potential opportunities
available through the Water
Efficiency Program.
The Water Efficiency Program
was re-launched by the Australian
Government in July 2019 with all
water saving projects now
required to demonstrate a positive
or neutral socio-economic impact.
Any water access entitlement
offered for return through the
Water Efficiency Program must
have been owned by the applicant
for a minimum of three years.
Natural Resources SAMDB
Principal Project Officer Michael
Cutting said while there are
current challenges posed by
COVID-19, development of new
proposals through the Water
Efficiency Program will be able to
continue as usual.
“Fortunately much of what we
do when developing new funding
proposals for the Water Efficiency
Program is already undertaken
remotely so we can work within
the Federal and State COVID-19
guidelines without impact to our
customers or staff,” Mr Cutting
said.
“We appreciate the upcoming
post-harvest/vintage period is the
best window for completing
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on-farm irrigation works, so we
will ensure that any irrigator
interested in undertaking a
project will be supported.”
Mr Cutting acknowledged that
very high levels of water efficiency
had already been achieved in SA,
but irrigators were continuing to
look outside the square when it
comes to water efficiency
improvements.
“Many irrigators have already
enquired about adopting
alternative water sources and the
optimisation of irrigation and
production when using renewable
energy sources such as solar,” he
said.
The scope of the Water
Efficiency Program extends
beyond on-farm activities to
include off-farm, urban,industrial
and water metering projects and
the SAMDB NRM Board is able
to support the development and
implementation of these types of
projects too.
In the SA Murray-Darling Basin
region, the Water Efficiency
Program is open to River Murray
irrigators and surface and
watercourse water users in the
Eastern Mount Lofty Ranges and
Marne-Saunders water resource
areas.
Any irrigator interested in
finding out more about the Water
Efficiency Program is encouraged
to contact Michael Cutting.
Phone: 8536 5619 or visit:
www.naturalresources.sa.gov.au/sa
murraydarlingbasin/get-involved/fundi
ng-opportunities/wep-program
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Agricultural Knowledge
Small Grants
T he South Australia
M u r r ay-Darling Bas in
Natural Resources Management
(SAMDB NRM) Board NRM
Agricultural Knowledge Small
Grants are now open.
Natural Resources SAMDB
Regional Agriculture Landcare
Facilitator Zoe Starkey said the
NRM Agricultural Knowledge
Small Grants provide support to
regional groups to undertake
agricultural training, build skills
and knowledge so they can
increase production and improve
natural resources management
outcomes.
“Previously groups have
conducted activities such as
managing soil acidification,
reducing the risk of soil and
nutrient loss from wind erosion,
looking at opportunities for
increasing soil organic carbon, or
reducing the risk of soil and
nutrient loss from hillslope
(water) erosion,” Mrs Starkey
said.
The Grants are open to eligible,
existing formal and informal
groups within the SAMDB region
including:
• agriculture bureaus,
• farming system groups,
• field day committees,
• Landcare and Local Action
Planning groups,
• consultant facilitated farmer groups,
• non-government and not-for-profit
organisations working to improve
agriculture and native vegetation
management.
Mrs Starkey said the Small
Grants might focus on activities
such as accessing a keynote or
guest speaker/s to present to a
group, organising a field day or
hosting a workshop, webinar,
forum or information session, in
line with the current state and
federal government COVID-19
guidelines.
“The projects must be
conducted within the SAMDB
region, build knowledge and skills
of the group and facilitate
improved management of natural
resources,” Mrs Starkey said.
Applications must be submitted
by 5pm ACST Monday 15th June
2020.
Grant guidelines and
application form are available
from the Natural Resources
SAMDB website at:
www.naturalresources.sa.gov
.au/samurraydarlingbasin/ag-kn
owledge-grants-2020
For assistance or more
information, please contact the
Natural Resource SAMDB
Regional Agriculture Landcare
facilitator Zoe Starkey on 0408
416 684.
The NRM Agricultural
Knowledge Small Grants
2020-2021 are supported by the
SA Murray-Darling Basin Natural
Resources Management Board
through funding from the
A u s t r alian Go ve r n me n t ’s
National Landcare Program and
the NRM Levies.
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Mannum Community Church
During COVID-19
L ike others in the community,
Mannum Community Church
has been impacted by the recent
restrictions on people gathering
together. We needed to close our
Bible Discussion group and Craft
group, and needed to find a way to
continue Sunday worship while
people were in their own homes.
We chose the simplified format of
a voice recording of prayers,
Scripture reading and the Sunday
message. The recording is available
via email to anyone who would like
to listen. Our list of listeners has
grown much larger than our regular
congregation. Of course not
everyone has email available so we
do also make printed copies
available.
Normally we love to sing, but
hymns and singing are not included
on our recording. For people who
wish to include music in their
worship, there are many quality
options available on line or on TV.
In Australia, we can be thankful
that our Governments at federal,
state and local levels have acted
quickly and decisively in response to
COVID-19, resulting in our
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community being much lessimpacted
than many other parts of the world.
We are also grateful to the whole
community who have followed the
guidelines, making us all safer.
Now that restrictions have started
to be lifted we look forward to
moving towards the new normal.
From Wednesday 27th May, Bible
Discussion will recommence at 10am
in the Tea Rooms (34 William
Street) and then in the afternoon
from 1pm the Craft Group meet. We
are looking forward to when we can
gather together for Sunday worship
but that is still some time off, so we
will continue to use the voice
recording for now.
This has been a challenging time,
but also a time to review how and
why we do things. Even when we are
worshipping together on Sundays, it
will be good to still have the voice
message available. It is also a time
for personal reflection as we realise
that doctors and nurses may be more
important than entertainers, and
seeing our parents, kids or grandkids
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 Works, Services and Projects
Update from Mid Murray Council
B rief notes on selected topics from the Tuesday
21st April and Tuesday 12th May Council
meetings.
• Council has adopted alterations to its Code of
Practice for Access to Meetings and Documents
to facilitate participation by Council members
in Council meetings by electronic means.
Council also adopted the Protocols for Council
and Committee Meetings by Electronic Means.
• From 21st April 2020, meetings of the Council
will take place by electronic means using the
audio and video system of Zoom Webinar as the
electronic location, and in accordance with the
Protocols for Council and Committee Meetings
by Electronic Means.
• The Mid Murray Council is offering assistance
options for people who have been affected by the
current COVID-19 pandemic through its new
Rates Hardship Policy and COVID-19
Extraordinary Hardship Relief Plan. For more
information and to apply for relief go to:
www.mid-murray.sa.gov.au/council/latest-news/r
elief-for-mid-murray-ratepayers-and-businesses
• Reconstruction of Milendella Road has
commenced.
• Dutton Bridge structure is complete and bridge
barriers installed, pedestrian fencing designed.
• Works under the National Stronger Regions
fund for Hermanns Landing at Nildottie are
now complete.
• In March 2020 Council introduced electronic
payment facilities (Eftpos) for Waste Transfer
Stations and Cambrai landfill facility.
• Mannum Institute: Stormwater and retaining
wall works (subject to adjoining property
agreements) will be priorities in budgetary
consideration for 2020/21.
• In February 2020 Council was notified by the
Federal Government that a sum of $225,000
had been issued to the Council to support the
recovery efforts from the “Black Summer
Bushfire Season Funding’. $185,000 of this
funding has been allocated to re-sheet damaged
roads in the bushfire affected areas of Council –
Harrogate Road, Gladigau Road, Herrmann’s
Road and minor treatment to Pym Road.
Procurement and Contractor
Information Session
Mid Murray Council – Leisure Centre
51 Adelaide Road, Mannum SA
Thursday, 16th July 2020, 11:00am to 1:00pm
Mid Murray Council would like Suppliers to come along to this 2 hour
Procurement and Contractor Information Session to keep Suppliers
up to date with providing goods, works and services to Council.
The Information session, presented by Council staff, will include:
• Procurement process; • Industrial regulations;
• WHS and risk management requirements.
Please register for this FREE EVENT by COB Friday, 1st July 2020
via email: contractor@mid-murray.sa.gov.au
Note: The Procurement and Contractor Information Session scheduled for 16 th July
2020 will be subject to the SA Government Covid-19 restrictions recovery strategy. A
confirmation email will be sent to all registered attendees on the 8 th July 2020 to confirm
that the Procurement and Contractor Information Session will be going ahead or is to be
rescheduled.
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Council has also endorsed in principle the
allocation of $97,500 in the draft 2020/21
budget for re-sheeting of Harrogate Road and
Herrmanns Road as part of Council’s Road
Renewal Funding.
• Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in line with
directions from the State and Federal
Governments, the CEO’s delegations and
powers under the Public Health Act and WHS
responsibilities, some facilities remain closed.
As restrictions are eased, the status of the
following facilities will change.
 Cambrai and Mannum swimming pools
 Mannum Leisure Centre
 Libraries
 Mannum Dock Museum, Landseer Museum and
Morgan Craft Shop
 Morgan Activity Centre
 Morgan Visitor Information office and Mannum
Visitor Information Centre
 Campgrounds, playgrounds, BBQ and skate
parks
 Buildings, halls
 PS Marion and PW Mayflower
 Public water fountains
 Public toilets
• In addition, all of Council’s volunteer programs
have been suspended indefinitely in order to
protect the volunteers from the risk of exposure
to the disease; and all Council and community
events have been cancelled until further notice.
• The amended Community Land Management
Plans for the Wall Flat Hall and the Mannum
Oval Complex and Showgrounds were adopted.
• Council endorsed the Draft 2020/21 Annual
Business Plan (ABP) and Budget for public
consultation. The ABP and Budget includes a
proposed average increase of 3.4% for existing
properties and an additional 0.5% will be raised
from growth (development of new housing etc.)
The Draft Annual Business Plan and Budget can
be viewed on Council’s website. Public
consultation submissions close at 5pm on 3rd
June 2020.
• Council endorsed the Draft Long Term
Financial Plan 2020/21 to 2029/30 and 3 Asset
Management Plans for public consultation.
These plans guide the future direction of
Council in a financially sustainable manner and
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express, in financial terms,
the activities that Council proposes to take over
the next 10 years. Public consultation
submissions close at 5pm on 3rd June 2020.
• A report detailing the estimated financial costs
and redirection of internal resources from
normal duties due to the COVID-19 pandemic
was received.
• Major reconstruction works of Milendella Road
complete.
• Installation of the Morgan Boat Ramp Piles
Pontoons has commenced.
• An update report on the progress of the Dark
Sky Reserve and proposed future actions was
received.
• The final version of Council’s Animal
Management Plan 2020-2025 will be submitted
to the Dog and Cat Management Board for
endorsement.
• The latest round of Council’s Community
Grants has been awarded to 17 Community
Groups ranging from sports clubs, men’s shed,
progress associations and a local history group.
The 2020/21 Community Grants program will
now consist of one round only with $50,000
available for applications in the Small,
Community Event, Individual Sport and
Cultural and Community Project categories.
• A report on the Ngaut Ngaut Conservation
Park Co-Management Agreement was received
and the Chief Executive Officer has been
authorised to continue discussions with
representatives of the Department for
Environment and Water (DEW) and Mannum
Aboriginal Community Association Inc
(MACAI), to progress the co-management
agreement for the Ngaut Ngaut Conservation
Park. Once the first draft of the co-management
agreement and funding agreement has been
developed and received, a report is to be
prepared for further consideration by Council.
• A report on the proposed process and updated
timelines to finalise the new Mid Murray
Council Strategic Management Plan was
endorsed.
Ben Scales, CEO, Mid Murray Council
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 Combined Probus Club of Mannum
here have been no meetings since the
T AGM on 2nd March, in the Mannum
Community Club, when 50 members
elected the new committee.
President: Dr. Philip Wilksch
Vice President: Mrs. Lois Newton
Secretary: Geoff Gobbett
Assistant Secretary: Geoff Skein
Treasurer: Mick Harbour
Assistant Treasurer: Leonore Nuske
Committee: Lorraine Carragher (I.P.P.), Trevor
Frahn, Warren Starick, Carol Greening, Kay
Falkenberg and Kevin Falkenberg.
After the AGM, Mr Phil Alexander,
Breastscreen SA Services Resume
reastScreen SA has resumed its
B services and South Australian
women will have access to the latest
technology in mammographic screening.
BreastScreen SA General Manager,
Niamh Wade, said services have resumed
after temporarily being closed in response
to COVID-19.
“The easing of restrictions means we
can resume the service using strict health
protocols and can continue to provide this
important screening service to South
Australian women aged 50-74,” Ms
Wade said.
“During the temporary closure, we
began introducing new x-ray machines at
our Hyde Park, Adelaide Central Plaza
(David Jones Rose) and Arndale breast
screening clinics and in our three mobile
screening units. Due to these changes, the
reopening of these clinics will commence
in the coming weeks.
Dental Service Restrictions Eased
outh Australians will be able to access
S all dental treatments through SA
Dental Service with restrictions now
eased in response to National and State
advice.
SA Dental Service Acting Executive
Director, Anne Pak-Poy, said the move to
Level 1 will follow a slow and staged
approach to ensure staff and patient
safety.
“Level 2 service restrictions have only
been in place for our clinics since 4th
May, with limited dental services and
emergency dental care for children and
adults,” Ms Pak-Poy said.
“We have slowly introduced a limited
number of procedures as part of the Level
2 service restrictions including the
introduction of examinations, simple
fillings and extractions, and tooth
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representing The Proud Mary, presented
an insight into the operation of the tourist
boat. He offered members special deals
on some of the up-coming cruises.
Judging from the line up at the table, lots
of members were keenly interested. There
were 10 visitors from the Information
Centre gaining first hand information on
the service Proud Mary has to offer.
Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19,
the Proud Mary and the Murray Princess
have been tied up at the Mary Anne
“Our further four metropolitan
screening clinics will begin screening
from Thursday, with mobile screening
units scheduled to return to Murray
Bridge in mid-May, Millicent in early
June and Berri in mid-June.
“Clients who were due for their regular
screening mammogram during the
COVID-19 suspension period will be
contacted via phone and offered a priority
booking.”
BreastScreen SA Clinical Director and
radiologist, Dr Michelle Reintals,
reassures women who would have been
due to screen during the temporary
closure, that it is now safe to return to the
program.
“The health and safety of our clients
and staff are our highest priority, so
appointment times will be longer than
usual to allow for social distancing and
additional hygiene measures to be carried
cleaning with hand instruments.”
The introduction of Level 1 service
restrictions means clinics will be able to
extend services to all other dental
treatments including those involving
high-speed and surgical handpieces.
Clients will continue to be screened for
risk, and triaged according to their dental
needs. Appointment times are being
adjusted to ensure safety measures such
as social distancing can be followed.
SA Dental is contacting clients and
rescheduling appointments for those who
had their treatment deferred due to the
COVID-19 measures, including people
with urgent treatment needs.
“It is important that our clients
understand that we aren’t yet returning to
business as usual, but we are heading in
the right direction,” Ms Pak-Poy said.
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Reserve. The Princess has
moved, but the Proud Mary is
still berthed.
Who knows when our next meeting will
be, but with some restrictions being lifted
we hope we will soon be able to resume
some form of normality. We have
circulated news letters keeping members
informed of what is happening behind the
scenes.
Geoff Gobbett, Secretary
Mob: 04 4783 5997, Ph: 8569 1083,
ggmannum@bigpond.com
out,” Dr Reintals said.
“The installation of our new
equipment will also offer the women of
South Australia the latest in
mammographic imaging technology and
client comfort, with improved design
features and image quality.
“While the short delay in screening
services is unlikely to have had a
significant impact on overall health
outcomes, I encourage all clients who are
now due for a breast screen to make that
appointment when we contact you to give
you the best chance of finding breast
cancer at an early stage.”
For more information, including a full
list of locations for the mobile screening
units, go to: www.breastscreensa.sa.gov.au
“We would like to thank our
clients for their continued patience and
understanding during this unprecedented
time.
“It is also important for our community
to maintain good oral hygiene practices at
home to protect their teeth, by brushing
teeth and gums morning and night with
fluoride toothpaste, spitting out
toothpaste, rather than rinsing, eating less
sugar and drinking plain tap water.”
SA Dental Service announced the
re-opening of about 20 smaller dental
clinics on 27th April, consistent with the
National and private dental sector
approach.
For more information, including a list of
open clinics, go to:
www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/sadental
Issue Number 157
 Teen Challenge
ne of the greatest gifts that you can
O give someone is time – your time. We
value time for various reasons but mainly
because while time has been and continues
to be; life is finite – it has a starting point
and, like it or not, will end. How we spend
our time is therefore important to us. In
fact, for most adults we spend it where we
are remunerated for it and we raise our
kids to learn skills they can spend time
using and being remunerated for.
Therefore, when we get the opportunity to
slow down, we spend that time with people
we value such as on a holiday with family
and close friends.
However, in the busyness of life and
knowing how precious time is, we can be
so caught up in ‘making a living’ that we
forget to live. While it is important to work
to put food on the table, afford shelter and
other necessities of life, let us not forget to
stop and enjoy/appreciate the gift of time
we have in the form of life … because that
is all life is – time on earth. When all is
said and done, what will matter is how you
spent your time. What is bound to add
value to your life is that time spent in what
is truly meaningful for you, your family
and the community you are blessed to be a
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beyond the communities you live in.
And how do you determine what is
meaningful? Identify your purpose. No one
knows the purpose of an item, object or
thing more than its maker, inventor or
creator. If you do not know the purpose for
which something is made, you will either
discard it because you do not understand it,
or you will misuse it and miss out on its
potential benefits. When you have no idea
what your purpose is in life, you will spend
your time and energy on things that keep
you busy but do not bring fulfilment nor
contentment. You will strive to achieve
things that bring temporary satisfaction,
which only leads you to seek something
else – a never ending cycle that someone
called ‘chasing after the wind’.
King David said of God in Psalm 139 vs
13, “for you created my inmost being; you
knit me together in my mother’s womb”.
And God told the prophet Jeremiah ‘for I
know the plans I have for you …’
(Jeremiah 29 vs 11). Take a moment to get
connected with Him and see where His
plans lead you. Enjoy the fulfilment that
comes with knowing and spending time
outworking your purpose.
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hile restrictions are still in place
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Although we have had to cancel our
2020 SALA exhibition, the festival
will still go ahead online, providing
virtual tours and exhibitions.
Registration is free this year for artists
who would like to be involved. Our
own local artist, Steve Oatway, will
present a virtual exhibition entitled
‘Whitehouse Arthouse.’ More details
and registration information can be
found at salafestival.com.
In the meantime, we are still open to
new members, so if you have an
interest in supporting local arts,
whether you are an artist, or would just
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 Hope
I t was over. She was at peace at last. His hell would go on for some
time to come. At least it hadn’t been long and drawn out like other
friends they had known. Only just over eight weeks since they had first
found out. Not long in a life time together. He shook his head as
though to rid his mind of images. The skin on his cheeks seemed to
stretch a little reminding him of the tears he had shed that had dried,
unheeded, on his cheeks.
The hospital corridors were quiet. The occasional squeak of soft
rubber shoes on much polished linoleum was heard as some nurse or
other staff member hurried to someone else in need.
He walked, almost shuffled down the lonely corridors towards the
main entrance. A change from prison like walls and hushed whispers
was what he needed. Near the entrance was a cafeteria. It wouldn’t be
open at this hour of course, however the was a hot drink dispenser
there. All the hot drinks tasted the same. Fumbling in a pocket, he
produced a coin. It must have been sufficiently big in value for the
machine began to whirr, splutter and gurgle after he had pressed a
button for something with extra sugar.
Drink in hand, he found a vacant table, they were all vacant.
Reaching into his coat pocket, he found his mobile phone. There were
the children to ring and the dear friends who had been so supportive in
those last weeks. Peering towards the glass doors of the airlock and
exit he saw it was still dark and his watch confirmed that. Well it
wouldn’t make any difference to her now and waking everyone up just
to share his misery would have been very selfish, thoughtless she would
have said. So, he sat and let his coffee grow cold while he remembered
parts of their life together.
They had met while she was on holidays from interstate. It was in a
winery of course. He worked quickly, took her out to dinner that
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night.Onreflection and later conversations, she claimed to have helped
to make up his mind about dinner. That was probably quite true since
he was not the fastest worker in the world.
For several years there were regular trips interstate where he met her
parents, obviously disapproving of him and a long-distance
relationship. Finally, there was the engagement and none of the
parents appeared surprised or even disapproving anymore. After
marriage they settled where he worked. Over time the children came,
grew up left home, married and then there were grand-children. He
mustn’t forget to let them know. They were both overseas. In New
Zealand and South Africa.
Retirement gave them the time and the funds to explore other parts
of the country and, on occasion, parts of the world. They had planned
other adventures together, they weren’t going to happen now. On his
own, he wasn’t really interested in travelling. Seeing things through
her eyes was what made it worthwhile.
Somewhere the sound of a polisher was heard. There were sounds
coming from behind the screens of the cafeteria as the early shift
arrived to open up. The thought of breakfast at a Greasy Joes turned
his stomach. He left his now cold, coffee with extra sugar and moved
unsteadily towards the air lock and the doors to outside. It was then he
noticed the beginning of the day, the fiery red of dawn in the east,
coming through the gum trees beside the river. The birth of a new day,
a better day, moving toward a time when we can all live in peace,
together. That was what she would want. Faintly a new born baby
could be heard to cry. Much love and peace for you he thought as he
walked toward the sun.
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Issue Number 157

T he most important thing in life is our
health.
COVID-19 is a wonderful example of how
everything else is secondary to our health.
When our health is compromised, everything
else is compromised. It is a domino effect. Life
takes on a different meaning. We can’t do many
of the things we enjoy doing. Our values
change. Our priorities change. Our lifestyle
changes. And I am not just referring to the
coronavirus. That is just a current example, I
am referring to health in general. All health
problems are disruptive and unwelcome. The
impact is the same and compromise follows,
regardless of the nature of the disease or illness.
Staying healthy is top priority across the board.
It raises the question, “What can we do to
avoid the unwanted changes that arise whenever
our health is compromised?”
The answer is “early detection and
prevention.”
The sooner a problem is diagnosed, the better.
Regular medical and dental checkups allow
early detection and more effective management
of a problem.
It is assumed that you go to the dentist to get
your teeth checked. Right? Only partly right.
Dentists also play an active role in many other
areas of health. It’s not only about the teeth.
The dentist can often be the first person to
detect other health problems.
The mouth is regarded as a mirror of overall
health and disease – it reflects what is
happening elsewhere in your body. And so,
dentists are not just trained to fix your teeth but
to look at the bigger picture. As well as
identifying any tooth decay and gum disease,
dentists are also on the look-out for early signs
of oral cancer, high blood pressure, diabetes,
sleep apnoea, and far more. For instance, recent
studies haveshown that older people with severe
gum infections are more likely to develop
Alzheimer’s disease. It is an example of the value
of early diagnosis and treatment of gum disease.
It highlights how a dental check-up can often
lead to the prevention of other potential health
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The Dentist and the Tarot Card
issues.
As well as the usual visual assessment, by
using other tests like sound and smell tests,
dentists can be alerted to other problems.
Mouth odours and bad breath can be indicators
of other health issues. Certain odours can mean
specific things. One odour could indicate
diabetes, another could be related to a stomach
ulcer, another could be due to a gum infection
and some are the result of certain foods that we
eat.
Dentists are in a prime position to detect
other possible health problems and to advise the
patient to raise the issue with their medical
practitioner.
Many dentists have established long-term
relationships with their patients through
regular check-ups over many years and this
allows the dentist to detect subtle changes in a
patient’s health status or behaviour before it is
evident to the patient or to the close-knit
family. For example, a slight change in the tone
of the voice could indicate a lump on the vocal
cords. A croaky throat could be the result of a
throat cancer. An occasional slurring of a word
or two could be the result of dry mouth
syndrome, or a disease in the salivary glands, or
poor diet, or Sjogren’s syndrome, or the
over-indulgence in alcohol. There are also
medications that can cause a dry mouth, swollen
gums and loss of taste sensation, and this can
add to the complexity of the problem. A dry
mouth is common and the cause is not always
clear. Successful management can often require
input from both the doctor and the dentist.
Proposed dental procedures are often
governedor limited by other health problems or
by the patient’s medications. For example,
patients with cardiovascular disease are
frequently onbloodthinningmedications which
will increase the risk of haemorrhage after a
dental extraction. This is why patients are
regularly asked by the dentist to update their
health status and their current medications, and
why it is necessary to repeat this process
frequently, because circumstances can change
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between visits.
Ulcers on the lips, or face, or on the tongue or
in the cheeks which fail to heal, could in fact be
cancers. Jaw pain and facial pain can often be
connected to clenching and grinding of the
teeth, which is the result of anxiety, depression,
nervous tension and stress. Jaw pain can also be
an early warning sign of an impending heart
attack. If we wish to stay on top of health issues,
we need to be vigilant and alert to the warning
signs and adopt a preventive approach, and
dentists play an important part in this process.
While dentists can spot early warning signs of
wider health issues, patients should always
contact their medical practitioner promptly if
there are any health concerns. It is much better
to get them checked out sooner rather than
later. Successful outcomes are much more
frequent when there is an early diagnosis.
The best way to avoid the compromises which
arise when our health suffers and lifestyle
changes are forced upon us is to maintain good
health.
It is reassuring that through the current
vigilance and commitment of our leaders and
the cooperation of the broader community, the
disruption caused by COVID-19 is waning. Any
form of disruption to our health on a large scale
(as in COVID-19) or on a much smaller
personal and an individual level is best avoided
if we wish to enjoy the benefits which life offers.
As dentists we are here to do all we can to
help. We do more than just check teeth. But we
do not have Tarot Cards and we do not have
access to the supernatural or some “sixth sense”
regarding a patient’s current or future health
status. However, we are constantly on the alert
for any health warning signs where further
action is required. It is part of our duty of care.
It is enshrined in our desire to help everybody
live longer, heathier, and happier lives.
Dr Graham Parry, Mannum Dental
Acknowledgements: -
1. Your Life Choices (13 May 2020)
2. Dr Neil Banton, Clinical Head of Bupa UK
3. Dr Nigel Carter, CEO of Oral Health Foundation
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 Tomorrow, Mum
It’s not time. I’d give you answers
that categorize me.
Slip on sneakers and escape to somewhere.
This sea breeze ruffles sails
confronts my hooded thoughts.
Here I’m under-conspicuous.
One more-or-less vacant teen
kicking Coke and scoring
from ghostly goalposts. Ronaldo?
Nah, my gathered gulls keen and wheel:
reject yesterday’s heroes
reject poverty and justice
reject super saturated wealth and power
political plays, shifting balance
and world warming.
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Their time comes, as shall mine.
Meanwhile, lick and pencil me “kid”
an empty head that embraces
and spills the stirring sea breeze
the present silent beach,
revels in empty ignorant undercurrents.
I’ll leave my hollow cocoon
mature, create, change...
tomorrow, Mum.
Sculpture: The Lonely
Teen, by Ralph Jiao.
Photograph: Empty
Head, by Jan Jurewicz
Max Merckenschlager
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he Mannum Writers are
T no w p a r t o f t he
Mid-Murray Writers
Collective, an online
community for writers in the
area. While we are still
unable to meet face-to-face,
we are continuing with our
individual writing projects
and shared challenges.
Commencing on 2nd June,
I will be conducting a free
online course in Creative
Writing via Zoom, email and
phone follow-up (see page
22). It will consist of 2 live
sessions a week and will
introduce participants to the
basics of story structure,
character development,
language use and even
publishing opportunities.
If you are not familiar with
Zoom or would like to know
more, please give me a call
on 0400 286 083.
Colleen Moyne
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 Libraries, Campgrounds, Visitor Centres Reopen

C ampgrounds, visitor information hubs,

libraries and community halls across the
Mid Murray district will reopen as the State’s
COVID-19 restriction measures ease.
The Mid Murray Council has begun
working towards reopening some services, in
line with the SA Government’s Roadmap to
Recovery Stage 1 measures, which came into
effect on 11th May.
While Council has been keen to restore local
services, a little extra time was needed to
ensure facilities could reopen safety to the
public without any risks to community health
and wellbeing.
The facilities and services reopened during
May include:
• All libraries reopening from 18th May, with the
exception of the Swan Reach
School/Community Library, which remains
closed.
• The Mannum Visitor Information Centre and
Morgan Visitor Information Office open for
in-person inquiries from Monday, 18th May.
• Community halls and buildings open from
Wednesday, 13th May (conditions on use
apply).
• Council campgrounds open from Friday, 15th
May (National Parks and Crown land
campgrounds are already open). Bolto
Reserve will reopen from Saturday, 16th May.
Haythorpe Reserve remains closed at this
stage. The Towitta Campground pavilion also
remains closed, but the campgrounds and
toilets will be open.
Mid Murray Mayor Dave Burgess said the
changes were a positive step towards the
region’s initial recovery from the COVID-19
crisis.
“The last two months have been a
challenging time for our community and
we’re excited to be able to begin to offer some
return to normality for our residents,” Mayor
Burgess said.
“This crisis, combined with the recent
long-running drought and Cudlee Creek
Bushfire, has impacted our economy, so the
opportunity to welcome visitors back to our
district is fantastic. Easter and the school
holidays are traditionally a very busy time for
tourism in our region, and now we’re
encouraging South Australians who had to
postpone their Mid Murray holiday to come
back to us for a weekend, or even a longer
stay.
“One of the great things about out district
is the variety of activities we offer outdoors –
camping, fishing, boating, hiking, cycling
and stargazing with Australia’s best night sky
view inside the River Murray International
Dark Sky Reserve. You can do all this – plus
enjoy fantastic local food with
our pubs and cafes offering takeaway options
– while staying safe and avoiding contact
with other people.”
In line with the State and Federal
Government restrictions that remain in place,
some community facilities and programs are
still closed until further notice including:
• Most of Council’s volunteer programs.
• The Morgan Activity Centre, Mannum Dock
Museum, and Lanseer Museum, Morgan.
• The Mannum Leisure Centre.
“We thank our community for the
incredible work they’ve done to adhere to the
restrictions over the past two months,”
Mayor Burgess said.
“This has played a huge role in minimising
the spread of this virus in our district and puts
us in this position so we can begin our
recovery. We encourage everyone not to
become complacent during these early
recovery stages and continue to look out for
each other. Observe the remaining
restrictions, keep applying social distancing
and good personal hygiene and stay positive.”
For more information on the Council’s
response to COVID-19 and updates on the
reopening of services and facilities, visit:
www.mid-murray.sa.gov.au

Repairs to Historic Mannum Institute

E fforts to give the historic Mannum Institute a new lease on life will
be further boosted with a 10-year repair and maintenance plan to
protect the 138-year-old building from further deterioration and
restore it to its former glory.
Critical stormwater and retaining wall works have been earmarked
for the next stage of improvements to the Institute, with the Mid
Murray Council to consider allocating $90,000 for the project as a
priority in its 2020/21 budget. The works will fix issues at the rear of
the building where the Institute is built into the cliff face to stop
further deterioration to the historic structure.
The works are the first stage in a new 10-year, $434,000 building
maintenance plan to restore the Institute to an appropriate condition
for a community facility.
They follow restoration works funded by a Federal Government
grant in 2019 to remove termites, update wiring and electrical fittings
in part of the building, demolish a failing internal wall, install a new
kitchen, treat salt damp and repair the roof.
However, the building’s age and complicated structural
configuration (including being built into a cliff-face) present a number
of challenges for its ongoing restoration which Council needs to plan
for so it can preserve the Institute for the future.
Mayor Dave Burgess said the new works were essential to the
long-term restoration and usability of the Institute and would allow
it to return to its former place as a hub for the Mannum community.
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“For generations, the Institute has beenanimportant
centre of activity in Mannum,” Mayor Burgess said.
“The community recognised its importance when it supported
Council to buy the building in 2018.
“However, in its current condition, the Institute still can’t be
accessed as widely by our community as we’d like, and as with many
historic buildings, it has serious problems that need to be fixed to
ensure its longevity.
“If we don’t go ahead with these works, there is a real risk that the
condition of the Institute will deteriorate further – costing far more to
fix in the long run, or running the risk that the building won’t be able
to be used in all of the ways our community would like.”
The 10-year plan also includes works to treat salt damp in the
remaining parts of the building, stone and brick render repairs,
internal maintenance, external painting, asbestos removal and repairs
to cracking.
In addition to the 10-year building maintenance plan, extra works,
estimated at $300,000–$400,000, are also expected to be needed to
ensure the Institute meets current building and accessibility standards.
These include plumbing and electrical upgrades, installing a disabled-
accessible toilet, disability access to the front entrance via a first floor
lift and fire safety upgrades.
Council will seek external funding opportunities to assist in meeting
the cost of the extra works required.
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 Mannum Rowing Club
Women
T he first recognized women’s
championships occurred in 1920
when the Interstate Women’s Four
Championship was conducted in
conjunction with the Interstate Men’s
Championships. The Australian Women’s
Rowing Council was also established at
these Championships.
The Mannum Rowing Club’s Women’s
four won the right to represent South
Australia at this regatta in Queensland.
The 1920 Interstate Women’s Four
Championship was won by South
Australia represented by a Mannum
Rowing Club Crew stroked by Dorothy
Arnold.
1920 South Australian Women’s Four
Bow: M. Fields, Two: G. Reed, Three: E.
Arnold, Stroke: Dorothy Arnold, Cox: J.
Twigg.
Rowed over a distance of ¾ of a mile the
Mannum crew won the race by one boat
length, thus claiming the inaugural
women’s four-oared title and trophy. The
unique silver trophy was crafted by a
London Silversmith to depict Dorothy
Arnold, the petite girl from Mannum who
stroked the winning crew. She is holding
her oar and dressed in the rowing garb of
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her time, namely a floppy hat, sailor top
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Dorothy Ekins (nee Arnold) on the 50th anniversary
of the first race, holding the trophy and
congratulatory telegrams received in 1920
Men
The Murray Cod documentary,televised
recently, related to a Murray Bridge Crew
who represented Australia at the 1924
Paris Olympics but that crew had also
won the Australian Championship known
as the Kings Cup in 1922 and ’23, then
had to row a test race against Western
Australia in 1924 before being selected for
Australia. But, did you know, the
Mannum Rowing Club represented South
Australia in 1924 at the Australian
Championship, King’s Cup Regatta?
They also have the distinction from this
race of being in the closest finish in a 3-
mile race in the history of the King’s Cup
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Regatta. Three crews crossed
the line within half a boat length; 5 feet
between winner Queensland and NSW
with Mannum (South Australia) 10 feet
back in third place, after leading with half
a mile to the finish line. Interestingly, the
fourth crew from Western Australia was
the same crew the Cods had to race to
qualify for the Olympics. Some past
well-known Mannum names were
represented in the crew.
Bow: C.F. Kretschmer, Two: T. Tabe,
Three: A. Kretschmer, Four: A. Elix, Five: A.
Tabe, Six: Jack A. Ledo, Seven: A.A.
Loxton, Stroke: A. Hoffman, Cox: Ian A.
Hamilton, Coach: A.E. Schuetze, Manager:
C.A.M. West.
One Minute Ergo
While rowing has been put on hold,
along with all sports due to the corona
virus, world rowing took up the
opportunity to initiate various time trials
on an ergo (a fitness rowing machine)
over various distances. Not only was it a
competition between rowers/athletes in
South Australia, but also South Australia
versus the other states. Participants in age
categories rowed on the ergo as hard as
they could go for whatever distance they
chose. They then had to verify the time
and distance with a photo of the monitor
and send it to the officials. Well, Madison
Cook Palm could not resist the
temptation of competing in this, so she
chose the one minute time. Going flat out
for one minute, Madi recorded 310 metres
which, in Australia, ranked her 29th
quickest female, from all age categories.
Dean Mobbs, Club Captain
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 Murray Bridge Regional Rowing Centre
S turt Reserve will boast a $2.5 million purpose built regional
rowing centre, the first of its kind in the State, honouring
Murray Bridge’s proud rowing history on the River Murray.
The Murray Bridge Regional Rowing Centre is a joint project
between The Rural City of Murray Bridge, Murray Bridge
Rowing Club (MBRC), Commonwealth and State Government.
Chief Executive Officer Michael Sedgman said the project
would activate the riverfront and provide a contemporary space
to showcase the sporting potential of the region.
“This is a fantastic example of three levels of government,
working together with the community to achieve a significant
outcome for South Australia,” he said.
“Our unique location on the magnificent Murray River and our
proud rowing legacy make this project an ideal centrepiece for
Murray Bridge and the future of Sturt Reserve.
“We hope to honour a passion for rowing passed down for
generations in our community by supporting athletes and
Olympians of the future with the facilities they deserve.
“It’s a great way to pay tribute to the Murray Cods who first
brought Murray Bridge fame and glory on the world stage over
100 years ago and the rowing club that produced talented three
time Olympian and two-time Olympic medallist James McRae
and continues to support athletes of the future.”
The Centre will provide a new home for the Murray Bridge
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Rowing Club, next to the Murray Bridge
Community Club and include five rowing sheds, a race control
box, multi-purpose function area including kitchen and gym,
and a new public toilet.
Murray BridgeRowing Club President Craig Christian said the
project would have significant economic benefit for local
businesses.
“Murray Bridge has arguably the best river rowing course in
Australia and it is fitting that the first regional rowing centre in
South Australia is planned for our town,” he said.
“The proposed Regional Rowing Centre will provide facilities
not only for our local rowers but also for visiting crews from
Adelaide.”
A new rowing landing will be built to support the facility,
along with public art to commemorate the Murray Cods.
Schiavello Construction SA is expected to begin on site in May
and be completed in November 2020.
The $2.5 million joint project will be funded by a $1.6M
contribution from The Rural City of Murray Bridge, $496,900
from the Commonwealth Government’s Building Better Regions
Fund, $360,000 from the State Government’s Office of
Recreation, Sport and Racing and strong support from Adelaide
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 Norma’s Story
In January this year, 77 year old Norma Faulkner from Angus Valley was
diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. For the past three months, she
has been having chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatment at Royal
Adelaide Hospital and staying at Flinders Lodge on Dequetteville Terrace.
Coronavirus, such as the kitchen and recreation room closing and
personal contact being limited, never once did I feel like I was shut in.
When I wasn’t at appointments, I did crocheting in my room and watched
tele. When I didn’t feel like cooking, I got meals delivered to my room. I

I was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma at the beginning of this

year. I’d been having a bit of pain my arm for a while, which my doctor
originally thought was a pulled muscle. However it kept getting worse
and during a trip to Portland to visit my husband I noticed a lump under
my right arm the size of a mandarin.
When I got back I went to Woodside Country Practice to see what was
wrong. The Doctor there referred me to Royal Adelaide Hospital to have
samples taken immediately.
Shortly after that was told the news – I had aggressive non-Hodgkin’s
Lymphoma and needed treatment pretty quickly. I was lucky, as the lump
was still relatively small, however three rounds of chemotherapy were still
recommended.
When you’ve never really had dealings with cancer, or close friends who
have been through it, you don’t really know where to turn. I’m a tough
old chook and was keen to take care of things myself, however I knew that
I would have to travel to Adelaide for treatment. My ex-husband
recommended Flinders Lodge to me, and I’m so glad that he did.
I underwent three rounds of chemotherapy treatment, 21 days apart,
with my husband Kevin driving me to and from Adelaide for my treatment
at the RAH.
Kevin had to go back to work, so I underwent the last three weeks of
radiology without him there. I hate driving around Adelaide. So, to have
a place to stay, that took me to and from appointments, was a godsend.
I left my dog at a friend’s place at Norton Summit and then toddled off
down the hill to Flinders Lodge where I spent the last three weeks.
Even though there have been some changes at Flinders Lodge due to the
always felt very supported.
The staff at the lodges are just wonderful. From the friendly bloke at
reception and the volunteers who do the driving, to the social workers Jo
and Michelle – each one made me feel so supported.
Jo was my main contact, she’s such a bubbly lady and explained things
in a way that was really helpful to me. She also organised support from
organisations to help us pay a couple of our bills, which was just fantastic.
Being away from home and having treatment, especially during this time,
is a scary thing, and the support I got from every single person at Flinders
Lodge made a huge difference.
At the end of my last round of treatment last week I received some
wonderful news—the chemotherapy had worked, and my cancer could no
longer be detected. I returned home last weekend after 25 days at Flinders
Lodge.
I’m incredibly grateful to be home, but also incredibly grateful to
Cancer Council SA for their support this year, and particularly during the
last month. I can’t fault it. In my eyes, it’s the best thing since sliced
bread.
Last year, Cancer Council’s Lodges provided more than 32,800 nights
of accommodation to regional South Australians. Throughout the
coronavirus pandemic, the Cancer Council Lodges have remained
operational, providing supportive accommodation to regional South
Australians travelling to Adelaide for cancer treatment.
To find out more about the Cancer Council SA Lodges and how we can
support regional South Australians impacted by cancer contact our
Cancer Nurses on 13 11 20.

Wild Mushroom Warning

S outh Australians heading outdoors as the

weather turns colder are reminded not to
pick and eat wild mushrooms.
The Department for Health and Wellbeing’s
Scientific Services Branch Director, Dr David
Simon, said while some wild mushrooms might
look like common varieties found on
supermarket shelves, ingesting them can cause
serious illness or even death. “Mushroom
poisoning causes violent stomach cramps,
abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and
diarrhoea,” Dr Simon said.
“It can take several hours for the symptoms to
appear and they can last for up to three days.
“This year’s mushroom season has coincided
with more people being at home and we have
noticed the seasonal increase in the number of
calls to our Poisons Information Hotline asking
for help after eating mushrooms, have begun
earlier this year.
“It’s especially important to keep an eye on
children and pets outside as mushrooms are
easily in reach and can look interesting and
attractive to eat.
“We need to look out for each other and keep
each other safe and out of hospital, particularly
right now in the middle of the COVID-19
pandemic and with flu season just around the
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corner.”
Around two-thirds of all calls to the hotline
about mushroom poisoning involvechildrenless
than five years-of-age, with 21 of the 30 calls
this year involving young children and five of
these being referred to hospital. Pets are also at
risk of dying after eating poisonous mushrooms
and owners should immediately seek veterinary
attention if they suspect their pets have eaten
wild mushrooms. Senior Botanist for the
Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium of South
Australia, Dr Teresa Lebel, said people should Death Cap, Amanta phalloides, mushroom
only eat mushrooms that have been purchased “People born overseas, particularly, from
from a reliable green-grocer or supermarket. Asian countries, should be aware that these
“There is no simple test that will tell you if a highly toxic mushrooms can look like edible
mushroom is safe to eat or not and even experts mushrooms.
can have difficulty identifying certain species,” “If you suspect you or someone you know has
Dr Lebel said. eaten a wild mushroom, do not wait for
“Poisonous mushrooms sprout across South symptoms to occur, contact the Poisons
Australia just after heavy rain, usually between Information Centre on 13 11 26 and they will
late summer to early winter when the earth is advise if it is necessary to seek medical
still warm. attention.
“A major problem is that species such as the In an emergency, always call triple zero (000).
Death Cap can be easily mistaken for the For more information visit:
Stubble Rosegill Volvopluteus gloiocephalus www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/mushroompoisoning
and with fatal results, since the latter species is
very similar to the Paddy Straw Mushroom
Volvariella volvacea, a delicacy inAsiancuisine.
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 From Your Local Federal Member
Tony Pasin MP, Federal Liberal Party Member for Barker
Community Support Package
As part of the part of its new Community
Support Package, the Government is providing an
immediate funding injection to charities and
community organisations to support local
residents in the wake of the coronavirus economic
downturn.
Local service organisations operating in Barker
will share in an additional $73 million in funding
assistance to help those in need.
Commonwealth funded providers operating in
Barker include:
• St Vincent de Paul • Salvation Army
• Anglican Community Care • Junction Australia
• Anglicare • Uniting Country SA
• Migrant Resource Centre of SA
• Centacare Catholic Country SA
• Aboriginal Family Support Service
I encourage local organisations to work with
these Commonwealth funded providers in their
area to ensure that those who need support are
able to get it, when and where they need it.
Additional funding of $35 million will also be
provided for Food Relief organisations such as
Foodbank, OzHarvest and Second Bite to rebuild
workforce capacity and source and transport
additional food for emergency relief providers.
Funding Lifeline for Zoos
Zoo’s across the country will receive a funding
lifeline from a $94.6 million support package to
help them get through the COVID-19 crisis.
This funding will assistZoos like Monarto Safari
Park with the fixed operational costs associated
with the caring of their animals, while also helping
to ensure they can remain viable and ready to
welcome visitors when restrictions are eased.
Eligible exhibiting zoos andaquariums will have
access to grants that contribute towards up to six
months of its animal welfare operating costs. This
includes animal feed, enclosure, health and other
specialised care expenses, and utilities directly
related to the housing and caring for animals.
GP-Led Rural Respiratory Clinics
GP-led rural respiratory clinics, established as
part of the Federal Government’s $2.4 billion
health package to respond to the COVID-19
outbreak, are beginning to open around the
country. In Barker clinics are being set up in
Murray Bridge, Naracoorte and Angaston.
While the pandemic is not widespread in
regional areas as yet, it’s important we have local
doctors leading the local response and preparation
for the community.
Local respiratory clinics will enable members of
the community with symptoms to receive the
appropriate medical advice and get tested if they
meet the eligibility criteria, without posing a risk
to other patients in the clinic who may be seeing
their GP for a non-COVID19 related reason.
Safe Residential Aged Care
Residential aged care providers in Barker will
benefit from a COVID-19 specific support package
totalling $205 million under targeted measures.
Senior Australians are highly vulnerable to
coronavirus and we are seeing the cost the
pandemic is having on facilities around the
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country.
The latest injection of funds is aimed at ensuring
aged care providers can offer reinforced levels of
safety and care for those who need it most.
All Commonwealth funded residential aged care
providers will receive the payment. Facilities
outside major metropolitan areas will receive a 50
per cent loading to cover the additional costs of
providing care in these areas.
Influenza Vaccination
With the 2020 flu season almost upon us, I
encourage residents in Barker to speak to their
GP, pharmacist or aged care provider to arrange
a flu vaccination.
Whilst flu vaccination does not protect against
COVID-19, a flu vaccination is critical to
protecting the general health of Australians from
influenza, which can take between 100 to 1,000
lives per year depending on the severity.
Expert medical advice is that everyone aged six
months and over should be vaccinated against
influenza this year, and every year, to protect
themselves and others in the community.
From 1st May 2020, all aged care workers and
visitors must have been vaccinated againstseasonal
influenza to enter an aged care facility.
The National Immunisation Program provides
free vaccines to those most at risk, including:
• Pregnant women at any stage of pregnancy;
• All Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged
six months and older;
• People aged 65 years and older;
• People aged six months and older with certain
medical risk factors; and
• For the first time, all children aged between six
months and five years.
Agricultural Shows Funding
Agricultural shows across Barker will receive
funding to renew and reinvigorate their show
grounds, under the Regional Agricultural Show
Development Grants program.
Many shows and field days were cancelled due to
the outbreak of COVID-19. These grants will help
our show societies refurbish their show grounds
and facilities, so that when their next event rolls
around they will have a great show on offer.
Successful applicantsinclude societies in Loxton,
Mount Pleasant and Callington.
Combatting Domestic Violence
The Federal Government is rolling out extra
measures to ensure people experiencing domestic,
family and sexual violence know where to get help
during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Help is Here campaign has two clear
messages: that help is here and tough times do not
excuse tougher times at home.
It’s fantastic that Australians have been heeding
the Government’s call to stay at home as much as
possible to control the spread of COVID-19.
Unfortunately, for many women and children,
home is not necessarily a safe place to be.
The new awareness campaign promoting the two
national helplines , 1800RESPECT and MensLine
Australia, is part of the $150 million Domestic
Violence Support Package to help support services
meet demand during these unprecedented times.
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The new campaign directs people to
1800RESPECT and MensLine, where they can
talk directly and confidentially with trained
counsellors via online chat or phone.
Since the Coronavirus pandemic began more
than 15 per cent of contacts for MensLine
Australia have been COVID-19 specific, while
1800RESPECT has seen an 11 per cent increase in
people accessing support when compared with the
same time last year.
If you or someone you know is experiencing or at
risk of domestic, family or sexual violence contact
1800RESPECT(1800737732) 1800respect.org.au
or MensLine Australia (1300 789978)
mensline.org.au Further information is available
at: www.australia.gov.au/dvsupport
Aerial Firefighting Support
Australia’s aerial firefighting capability has
received an $11 million boost to ensure additional
aircraft are available for the 2020-21 and future
bushfire seasons.
The additional funding brought the annual
Federal Government investment to $26 million,
increasing aerial firefighting capacity and helping
the States and Territories to prepare for summer.
Mobile Black Spot Program
The Federal Government has released a
discussion paper on design options for Round 5A,
to test a range of new approaches to the delivery of
the Mobile Black Spot Program to ensure it
continues to be fit-for-purpose.
The discussion paper is a great opportunity to
have your say on how the program can best deliver
the mobile coverage needed into the future.
The paper proposes three main objectives for
round 5A; to:
• Improve coverage in areas prone to natural
disasters including bushfires;
• Improve coverage along major regional and remote
transport corridors; and to
• Trial new technology solutions in areas where low
population densities have discouraged applications
in previous rounds.
To read the discussion paper and to have your
say, visit: https://bit.ly/2yUkJk4
The discussion paper is open for submissions
until 19th June 2020.
Cambrai and Greenock Drought Funding
Two projects in the Barker electorate will
receive Federal Government funding under the
Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal’s
Tackling Tough Times Together program.
Projects to be funded under this latest round of
grants include the Greenock Institute Kitchen
Renewal, which will receive $26,390 to upgrade
the kitchen to enhance community events and
functions with catering and $10,603 for the
Cambrai Sportsclub for flooring renewal.
Many projects funded in this round will help
reduce volunteer fatigue, enhance social
participation and boost the operations of local
not-for-profit organisations, which are all crucial
to drought-affected regional communities.
These projects in Cambrai and Greenock are
both very worthwhile projects that will benefit the
whole community.
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 8569 0200 $5 Classifieds can be up to thirty (30) words and must be PRE-PAID before your
advertisement will appear, unless by prior arrangement. Advertisements over thirty words
Audio Clinic: for appointments  1800 057 220. cost an extra 20 cents per extra word. Payments may be made by cheque or cash.
Child & Youth Health Services:  1300 733 606 for
appointment. Leadership
Community Nursing Service: Murray Mallee Development
Community Health Service  8535 6800.
Purchase of Crutches: visit the hospital or  8569 0200. Have you worked with a
Meals on Wheels: Needs based; through the hospital or Meals on Wheels. leadership development
Optometrist: For an appointment  8569 0200. professional remotely?
Physiotherapy (Private): Consulting Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays It saves a huge amount of
Appointments  8569 0200. time which can be spent
more productively.
Mannum Medical Centre –  8569 0222
Immunisation / * IMVS Collection Centre. Contact:
Merydith Willoughby
Lester Howie Clinic 0435 086 641 or
* Asthma Clinic / Cardiologist / Continence Clinic / Diabetic Clinic / info@merydithwilloughby.com
Dietitian / * Echocardiograms / Hypertension clinic / Podiatry /
Mental Health Clinician / Psychologists / * Physiotherapist (Public) /
Women’s Health Clinic Mannum Hospital Auxiliary
* Doctor’s referral required Craft Shop
Shearer Car Park, Randell Street Mannum

Art Classes 3 Greening St. Mannum Our shop is now closed indefinitely
Pouring and Fluid Art We are keeping our volunteers
and community safe from COVID-19
Please bring your lunch.
Time: 11 am – 1 pm We hope to reopen again soon
Ph. Lesley on 8569 1333 Wednesdays 11:00am Please follow us on facebook for updates
Thank you to our loyal customers

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Walker Flat Community Hall Bingo THE POWER OF HUMANITY
st rd
1 and 3 Sunday of Every Month at 2:00pm Main Street, Cambrai
Phone: 8564 5244
Games suspended until further notice
Cambrai familystore
$5.00 book 15 Games
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 10AM–4PM
BYO drinks & nibbles. Tea & coffee supplied.
Not your average game of bingo.
Lots of laughs. Come along and have some fun Mannum Leisure Centre
Classes
Enquiries: Tracy 0417 840 975 Mon: 10:15am Over 50s Fitness Class
6:30pm Hiit Fitness Class Supervised Opening Hours
Tues: 10:15am Over 50s Fitness Class
6:30pm Fitball, Stretching and Members 24/7 access to the gym.
Relaxation Class Morning: Tuesday: 7:30-10:30am
Bus: Mannum  Murray Bridge  Mt Barker  Adelaide and Return Wed, Thurs and Fri: 7:30-11:00am
Programs Afternoon:
Monday to Friday except public holidays. Mini Movers/Kinder Gym, National
Karate Academy, Sports Programs. Mon, Tues and Wed: 3:30-7:30pm
Mannum to Adelaide (Arrive 10:19am) Adelaide to Mannum (Arrive 4:20pm) Friday: 3:30-6:30pm
Mannum  Murray Bridge Adelaide  Mt Barker Staying Active Over 50s Class: Great
8:00am LinkSA: Leave Arnold Park 1:44pm Metro Bus T840: Leave Currie for aiding in strength, resistance,
Murray Bridge  Mt Barker St, Adelaide, Stop D1 mobility, flexibility, and coordination. Telephone: 8569 0185
8:47am LinkSA: Leave Murray Bridge, Mt Barker  Murray Bridge The class consists of a range of mannumleisure@mid-murray.sa.gov.au
Information Centre 2:35pm LinkSA: Leave Mt Barker bodyweight, functional movement, and Facebook: Mannum Leisure Centre
Mt Barker  Adelaide Dumas St Park & Ride resistance exercises.
9:31am Metro Bus T840: Leave Murray Bridge  Mannum
Dumas St Park & Ride to 3:40pm LinkSA: Leave Murray Bridge
Currie St, Adelaide, Stop W3 Info Centre to Mannum Mannum Men’s Discussion Group
Detailed timetables are readily available at the Mannum Information Centre. In the Mannum Hospital Day Care Centre, Parker Street
For more information, telephone LinkSA 8532 2633 during office hours. Last Wednesday of the month: 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Information: Mike McDowell: 0407 010 686, Bill McGhie 0432 591 448
Mannum School Community Library Mannum Men’s Shed Inc.
School Term Times School Holidays In the Old Primary School Grounds, Walker Avenue
Mon, Thur, Fri: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Mon, Tue, Wed (am), Thur, Fri: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Tue: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Information: Mike McDowell 0407 010 686 or 8569 2818
Wed: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Wed (pm): 04:00 pm - 8:00 pm Mannum Men’s Breakfast Group
Sat: 9:30 am - 12 noon Sat: 10:00 am - 12 noon River Bar below the Mannum Community Club
Story Time @ Your Library First Tuesday of the month February to December: 8:15 am
– every Thursday from 9:30am during school term times. Bacon, eggs, sausages, tomatoes, toast, tea, coffee and mateship. $5.00
Closed Sunday and Public Holidays. Further information: 8569 2005 Information: Bill McGhie: 0432 591 448 or 8569 1821
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Community Meetings Clash Calendar 2020 Community Calendar

Regular meetings only
A ny meetings, services or events listed anywhere in this issue may be
2nd and 4th Wednesday
(MCHMannumCommunityHub) 1:00-4:00pm, Sewing, Craft, Computing. cancelled at any time. Follow the advice given by State and Federal
MONTHLY Community Church, 34 William St. Helen
st 8569 2886, Colin 0432 141 637. Governments. If in doubt, check the status of the meeting, service or event
1 Sunday
9:00am-2:30pm MannumRiversideMarkets, Wednesday using the contact details listed or those you already have.
Arnold Park, Info Centre 8569 1303. Noon Mannum Mag Committee. Wednesday
1st Monday after deadline date, see top of page.
9:45am Combined Probus, Club. Showground. 8569 2385.
10:00am Murray Darlings Red Hatters, WEEKLY JUNE
Sunday Mannum Garden Group
Marion Wilson 0429 437 829.
1st Tuesday 8:00am, Learn to Row. Mannum Rowing Lion’s Den SA Truck & Ute Show
Men’s Breakfast River Bar, Mannum Club. Brian Bormann 8569 2040 or 0147 Meetings Suspended
803 707. CANCELLED
Community Club. Bill McGhie: 0432 591 448 Contact: Bev Connell
or 8569 1821 Monday and Thursday
nd
2 Tuesday 5:15pm, Mannum Paddle Steamers Dragon Phone: 0401 261 390
Palmer Card Day. Collier Park Hall, Palmer. Boat Club, Under the Mannum Club. Julie
8569 4184. Metcalfe 0409 040 333.
1st Wednesday Tue, Wed and Thur
7:00pm Mannum Paddle Steamers Dragon 9:00am-1:00pm Mannum Men’s Shed. AUGUST AUGUST
Boat Club, Mannum Club River Bar. Julie Walker Avenue. Bill McGhie: 0432 591 448
Metcalf 0409 040 333. or 8569 1821. Mannum Craft Fair SALA Exhibition
2nd Wednesday Tuesday and Friday
8:00am Walkie Talkies. Lions Den, CANCELLED The exhibition at the Arnold
9:00am Shared Stitches of Mannum Quilting
Group. Lions Den, Showground. 0412 291 Showground. Helen 8569 2275. Gallery has been postponed.
378. Tuesday However, here will be virtual
7:00pm MurraylandsGemand Minerals Club. 8:30-10:00am Mannum Weight Watchers.
Uniting Church Hall. Jane Kelly 8569 1799. SALA exhibitions and events
Clubroom, Collier Park Palmer. Kym Loechel
0427 054 336. 6:00-7:30pm Mannum Scout Group, Cubs from Saturday 1st to Monday
nd
2 Thursday and Joeys, Mannum Scout Hall, 5 Greening 31st. See page 14.
10:30am, Creative Communities Group, Street. Group Leader,Ingrid Castle 0448 113
175 For more details visit:
Mannum Motel.
3rd Tuesday Wednesday salafestival.com
7:30pm Mannum Agricultural Society. 10:00am Down to Earth, Community Garden
Showground. Group. MCH.
rd
3 Wednesday 10am Bible discussion. Community Church,
Times vary Mannum History Group. Contact 34 William St. Colin 0432 141 637.
Terry Murphy (President) 0427 319 004. 10:30am-3:00pm Janola Canasta Cards,
3rd Thursday Mannum Senior Citizens Club. Walker Ave.
10:30am-2:30pm Seniors Social Activity Drop in. Yvonne 8569 1870.
Days. St Andrews Anglican Church. 10:00-11:15am, Yoga. MCH. Fee $5.00.
8532 2255. 11:00am-1:00pm Art Classes. Riverword
11:00am Mannum RSL. Mannum Rowing Christian Centre. Greening St. 8569 1333.
Club/RSL. 1:45-3:45pm Prayer and Bible Study.
7:30pm Mannum Classic Vehicle Club, (Feb, Riverword Christian Centre. Greening St.
Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct), Mannum Community 8569 1333.
Club. Paul Marshall, 0421 495 330. 3:00pm Learn to Row, after school. Mannum
rd
3 Friday Rowing Club. Brian Bormann 8569 2040 or
10:00am Secateurs, Soup & Soapies. St 0417 803 707.
Andrews Church. All welcome. 4:00-5:00pm Mannum Community Singers.
3rd Saturday St Martin’s Lutheran Church, 82 Cliff St.
10:00am Gem Cutting W/shop. Murraylands Christine 8569 2373, Philip 0458 691 516.
Gem and Mineral Club, Collier Park, Palmer. Friday
Kym Loechel 0427 054 336. 1:30-3:00pm Friday Bingo or Games, Have Your Event Listed
4th Thursday Mannum Senior Citizens Club. Walker Ave.
7:30pm Progress Association. Meeting Drop in. Yvonne 8569 1870. This section of Mannum Mag is for brief notices about community events
Room Council Chambers. 6:30-8:30pm Mannum Scout Group, Scouts, for the current month and the following month.
1 and 3rd Sunday
st MannumScout Hall, 5 Greening Street. Group
Leader, Ingrid Castle 0448 113 175. In some months space is limited. For extra detail, write a short article for
9:30am Murray Mallee Field Archers. Long
Gully Rd, Mannum. Ian Baensch (after 6pm) Thursday publication inside Mannum Mag. This will also ensure that your event is
8569 1274. 9:30am Story Time @ Your Library, Mannum publicised if there is insufficient space to list your event here.
1 and 3rd Thursday
st Library during school term time. Your listing should include a location, date, time, cost and a contact
1:00pm Mannum Writers Group, Mannum VARIOUS number for enquiries.
Motel, Colleen Moyne 0400 286 083. Mannum and Districts Pistol and Shooting
Last Monday Club. Details, Facebook page or web: Remember: When possible, send the calendar entry for publication in the
1:30pm Hospital Auxiliary. Meeting Room, madpasc.org.au issue of the month before the event.
Esmeralda St. Secretary Kathy Speake. Alternate Fridays
Last Wednesday 1:30-3:00pm Bingo or Games alternating
6:30pm Mannum Mens Discussion Group. with Club Meeting, Mannum Senior Citizens Link SA: Mannum  Murray Bridge
Mike McDowell. 04107 010 686. Club. Walker Ave. All welcome. Yvonne 8569 Monday to Friday: Arnold Park, Mannum  Murray Bridge Information Centre #
Last Sunday 1870. Depart Depart
8:30am, onwards Cars and Coffee on the
River. All vehicles, bikes, etc welcome. Peter Arnold Park 8:00am and 4:20pm Murray Bridge 7:25am and 3:40pm
0427 818 030. # Service connects to the LinkSA Murray Bridge  Mt Barker  Adelaide Service
Contact LinkSA (8532 2633) for more details and other departure points

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