Annual Christmas Party The Annual Children's Christmas Party was held on Saturday 12th December. After a small pageant and singing carols Surfing Santa Arrived and presented over 70 ch ildren with gifts and sweets. A delic ious meal was then served and enjoyed by all . A great tradition kept alive in the village. Thanks to all who helped in any way.

Thanks to Lado Ruzicka for compiling the Rainfall Chart

Local Happenings Some residents do not receive mail at the Mail Agency and therefore don't receive letter drops etc advising of goings on in the village. A suggestion that a box at their front gate would alleviate this problem. We could then identify these residents. and deliver flyers etc. Our new website has a calendar of events and is updated daily.

Our website is www.majorscreek.org.au

Majors Creek Community Newsletter No 91 December 2009 Welcome to the Summer edition of the Majors Creek Community Newsletter. We do hope that you continue to enjoy the Newsletter throughout the year. We wish you a very Happy Christmas and may the New Year bring health and happiness to all.

CWA The Majors Creek Branch of the CWA held their final meeting for 2009 and Christmas Luncheon at the home of Randall and Marjorie Lemin on Wednesday 2nd December . The Southern Tablelands Group held their 84th Annual Conference at Tarago on Tues-day 20th October. Majors Creek Branch won the best secretary’s report. Congratula-tions Majors Creek and the secretary Marjorie Lemin.

Members and their spouses enjoy the luncheon

NEW YEARS DAY PICNIC The Annual New Years Day Picnic will be held on 1st January 2010.

This annual event was revamped last year and was very successful. A fantastic day was had by all. Volunteers are needed on the day and donations of prizes will be greatly appreciated. Come along ,

great country hospitality and a fun sports day for the kids and the not so young. The organising committee have met to make arrangements for the day. A donation from Group One has allowed the purchase of a Stereo CD System. microphone and walkabout loud speaker for use on picnic

days and other events. For information contact Donna or Jackie 48461145

What’s Happening in the Village Thursday 31st December New Years Eve Barbecue 7-00pm at Hotel Friday 1st January New Years Day Picnic Saturday 2nd January Fancy Dress and Band (Rockin all Over) 7-30pm at Hotel

St Stephens Church Services are held on the first Sunday of each month at 11-00am. All welcome. Funeral, Marriages and Baptisms can be arranged by phon-ing the Rector Revd. Geoff Hoad 48422423 If the Rector is not availab le, p lease contact his Warden Brian McDonald 48461157.

You are welcome to attend our monthly services.

A service of Holy Communion will be held on Christmas morning at 7-30am All Welcome to attend.

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Work is continuing on improvements to the hall as time permits. New guttering, facia etc has been purchased, weatherboards are being primed and erected, toilets, tank and front and sides of the hall has been painted and new guttering on the toilets.

Bees decided to make their home in a tree on the recreation reserve and be-came qu ite active during the prepara-tions for the Music Festival. Greg Ison obliged to deal with the bees and remove them to a good home. Thank You Greg.

Os and Ivy Stuart’s band played at Majors Creek and throughout the district for many years. These signs which were d isplayed by the band have been preserved and framed by Mr Guy Hayes and are now placed permanently on the end wall of the Majors Creek Hall. Little is known of the reason Stewarts was spelt that way, only that it may have been the original spelling.

MELBOURNE CUP AT THE HOTEL A great day was had by all who attended . Best dressed was Dennis and Denise Griggs from Araluen. The ladies looked swell in their great array of hats. Well done everyone.

ABBA An Abba night was held at the local hall on Saturday 31st October.

Greatly en joyed by all , yummy food, great dancing, prizes and give aways.

Proceeds of the night went to the hall funds. Thanks to all.

TENNIS COURTS After some months obtaining grants and funding for a new tennis court and arranging the construction it is now a reality. The courts have now been completed and were officially opened by the member for Monaro Mr Steve Whan on Saturday 12th December Many thanks to the com-mittee for their work and to all who contributed in some way, without the support and help of the community these projects don't happen. Funding came from

Mullwarre Trust, Cortona Mines, State and Federal Governments, Bendigo Bank and the Community of Majors Creek.

Mr Steve Whan officially opens the new Tennis Courts. l-r Murray Harrex, Steve Whan, Mrs Kylie Coe, Mr Paul Stephenson and Mr John Reynolds.

Mr Steve Whan and Mrs Yvonne Day (Stuart) on the new court

Happy Christmas to all.

Watching the official opening Congratulations to Michael and Jade Franz on the birth of their new daughter.

Welcome to our new Majors Creek Web-site (see opposite) The site will include latest news in and around the Creek, Calendar of Event, Majors Creek Phone Directory, our latest Newsletter can be read and much more. Our grateful thanks to Gordon Waters for his work in setting up this website.

Jonathon Coe (son of Craig and Kylie) busks at the Music Festival.

Old Photos I am presently compiling a record of o ld Majors Creek photos. I have many from my own collection but feel there is more around. If you have any photos of Majors Creek ,old families, identities etc. I would appreciate if I could have a copy for inclusion in this collection, when maybe it can be published in a book form. If you can oblige copies can either be forwarded to me at PO Box 21 Majors Creek NSW 2622 or emailed to macdon7@bigpond.com. Thanks to those who have sent photos. Brian McDonald 48461157

Barbecue at the Music Festival The Majors Creek Progress Ass Inc again ran the barbecue other the weekend of the festival. A very substantial profit was made which will benefit pro jects

in the village. Many thanks to those who organised and purchased the food for the barbecue and to those many people who gave their time to help over the

week end. A great effort and thank you all.

Christmas Hamper. A Christmas Hamper in aid of the Hall and Progress Association will be drawn at the Hotel on Christmas Eve. Tickets $2-00 are available at the hotel.

Raffle Cortona Mines have donated 3 Gold Nuggets from a West Australian Mine to raffle for the Majors Creek Progress Ass Inc. The nuggets have been made into drop stud earrings and pendant. Tickets are available at the hotel and selected business house in Braidwood. Will be drawn at Braidwood Race Day February 2010. Thanks to Cortona.