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Rokewood And District Newsletter
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Committee Office Holders:
President: Heather Buttler
Secretary: Noelene Cahill
Treasurer: Jack Janssen 53461301
Editors: Sue Kirby 53461270
Sallie Inwood 53461554
Reporters: Sallie Inwood 53461554
Jo Sibbison 53461301
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A Note From The Editors
Happy New Year to all our readers and residents and a warm wel-
come to all new commers in the district.
Don’t forget to send us any items of interest as we are always
looking out for news.
The photo on the front cover this month is the reservoir near the
Rokewood cemetery.
We also need your feedback so let us know if there is anything
you’d like to see in the Newsletter.
Keep safe and be always “fire aware”
The winner of the quilt was a lady from Dunkeld and the raffle
raised $90 for Rokewood Fire Brigade. Thanks to all .
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CFA
Rokewood CFA……………………………………………………………. 000
Peter Clifton……………………………………………… Ph. 53461 203
Dereel CFA………………………………………………………………….. 000
Captain R Hill………………………………….……… Ph 0451532531
Rokewood Junction CFA
R Hadler…………………………………………………. Ph. 0408 422 357
POLICE
Rokewood Police Station…………………......... Ph. 53461 342
POLICE……………………………………………….……………………….. 000
Crime Stoppers……………………………………………. 1800 333 000
C.E.R.T
Emergencies Only……………………………..………………………… 000
INFORMATION
Kids Help line…………………………………….…....Ph. 1800 551 800
Nurse On Call………………………………….……....Ph. 1300 606 024
Life Line……………………………………………………….... Ph. 13 11 14
Men’s Line………………………………………….….. Ph. 1300 789 978
Beyond Blue………………………………………..... Ph. 1300 224 636
Relationships Australia…………………….…….. Ph. 1300 364 277
Drug & Alcohol counselling…………………..…Ph. 1800 888 236
SES emergency………………………………………..….... Ph. 13 25 00
Poisons Information……………………………………..…Ph. 13 11 26
Power Failure……………………………………………..…. Ph. 13 24 12
Shire A.H. Emergency…………………………….. Ph. 0408 508 635
Ranger……………………………… Ph. 52207 111 or 0409 830 223
Library Van……………………………………………..….. Ph. 52726 010
Reading Hotline……………………………………… Ph. 1300 655 506
Cemetery Trust……………………………..……………. Ph. 53461 260
Rokewood/ Corindhap Community Coordinators
Check with council……………………………………Ph. 1300 363 036
Dereel Community Coordinators
Check with Council…………………………………. Ph. 1300 363 036
Cape Clear Community Coordinators
…Check with council……………………………………………………………. Ph.
1300 363 036
Golden Plains Shire
Email (shire): [email protected]
Web (GPS): www.goldenplains.vic.gov.au
2 Pope St. Bannockburn…………………………. Ph. 1300 363 036
………………………………………………………..…………. Ph. 52207 111
……………………………………………………………….…. Fax: 52207 100
Roads & Works…………………………………………… Ph. 52207 111
Susses St Linton……………………………………..…… Ph. 53446 444
LOCAL COUNCILLOR
Helena Kirby (Rokewood)………………………BH/Ph. 53461 233
……………………………………………………………..AH/Ph. 53461 317
Email: [email protected]
LOCAL HALLS
Dereel Bookings
Golden Plains Shire……………………………………. Ph. 53207 111
Dereel Hall (When in use) .……………………….. Ph. 53461
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Corindhap Hall
Joanne Griffith……………………………… …………… Ph. 53461 259
Rokewood Hall
Nic Griffith…………………………………………………. Ph. 53461 355
Illabrook Hall
G. McKenzie………………………………………………. Ph. 53422 265
CHURCHES
Rokewood Uniting
J. Carr………………………………………………….……… Ph. 53461 252
Rokewood Catholic
Noelene Cahill……………………………………………. Ph. 53461 220
CEMETERY
H. Buttler……………………………………………………. Ph. 53461 260
HEALTH & WELLBEING
Rokewood Health Services (Hesse)
………………………………………… Ph. 52671 280 or 0429 182 209
Hesse Health Centre
………………………………………………………………….. Ph. 52671 280
………………………………………………………….……… Fax: 53461 510
Email: [email protected]
District Nurse Mobile…………………………… Ph. 0429
182 209
Community Health Mobile………………….. Ph. 0429 381
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Immunisation Clinic
Held on the 1st Tuesday of each month
9:30am to 10.00am
Maternal & Child Health Nurse………………… Ph. 52671
280
Dereel Health Promotion………………………….. Ph. 53461 521
Dereel’s Men’s Shed
Gordon Smith…………………………………….Ph.0448843426
Rokewood Men’s Shed
C/o HESSE Health……………………..……………….. Ph. 52671 280
COMMUNITY
Community Bus Hire
Transport Hire……………………………………………. Ph. 52207 144
Golden Plains Shire…………………………… Ph. 1300 363 036
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CLUBS
Rokewood Golf Club
Viv Bath………………….…………………………………… Ph. 53461 315
Rokewood Tennis Club
Gwen Mills
Rokewood Karate
Peter Dunstan………………………………………… Ph. 0409 850 419
AusKick
Adam Walton……………………………………………… Ph. 53461 118
Rokewood Corindhap Football Netball Club
M. Stephens…………………………………………... Ph. 0407 841 924
Rokewood Cricket Club
P. Wells………………………………………………..… Ph. 0417 668 676
Rokewood Junior Cricket
P. Wells………………………………………………….. Ph. 0417 668 676
Cressy Lawn Bowls
…………………………………………………………………… Ph. 52388 334
BUSINESSESS
Rokewood Takeaway
Helena Kirby………………………………………………. Ph. 53461 233
Rokewood Post Office
H. Kirby………………………………………………….…… Ph. 53461 542
Cape Clear Store
Joanne………………………………………………….…….. Ph. 53422 200
Western Plains Motors
Anton Parrot`…………………………………..…………. Ph. 53461 223
Rokewood Hotel
Wendy & Brett…..……………..……………………….. Ph. 53461 242
Little Hard Hills Hotel
Sharon & Fred…………………………………………….. Ph. 53420 617
Cape Clear Hotel
……..……………………………………………………………. Ph. 53422 210
Golden Plains Miner...………Ph. 53424 796 or 0408 317 617
SCHOOLS
Rokewood Primary School
Ben Cook...…………………………………………………. Ph. 53461 394
Rokewood Kindergarten
Megan Young……………………………………………… Ph. 53461 276
Rokewood Occasional Care
Gina Gandolfo…………………………………………….. Ph. 53461 276
Rokewood Playgroup
Josie.………………………………………………………….. Ph. 52671 200
Napoleons Primary School
……..……………………………………………………………. Ph. 53420 414
Cape Clear Primary School
……..……………………………………………………………. Ph. 53422 252
COMMUNITY GROUPS
Rokewood Land Care
J. Carr……….……………………………………………… Ph. 53461 252
Woady Yaloak Catchment Group
…………………………………..…….Ph. 53388 549 or 0407 331 720
Rokewood Recreation Reserve
Nic Griffith…………………………………………………. Ph. 53461 335
Rokewood R.S.L
Brian Dingley………………………………………………. Ph. 53461 472
Leigh Senior Citizens
Gwen Mills…………………………………………………. Ph. 53461 450
Rokewood Lagoon
Jay Griffith………………………..…………………… Ph. 0407 651 768
Rokewood & District Newsletter
Sue Kirby 53461270 ……Sallie Inwood…. Ph. 53461554
Email: [email protected]
Woady Yaloak Historical Society...………. Ph. 53428 754
Cape Clear Historical Society
Elizabeth Donavan……………………………………. Ph. 53422 23
Elder Park……………………..……..………………. Ph. 1300 363 036
Corindhap Recreation Reserve
Neil Wells……………………………………………….….. Ph. 53461 334
Scrapbooking & Craft Group
Heather Buttler………………..………………………… Ph. 53461 260
Rokewood Walking Group
Gwen Mills………………………………….…………….. Ph. 53416 450
Dereel Community Centre……..…………………. Ph. 53461 521
Art in Dereel Lisa Ph 0414895020
Glynis Ph 0438150256
Dereel Walking Group………………..…………….. Ph. 53461 521
Dereel Community Garden
Kim Stanley……….……………………………… Ph. 0438461133
Dereel History & Heritage
Julie Donaghy………………………………………….…. Ph. 53461 544
Golden Plains Library……………..……………. Ph. 0407050844
Planned Activity Group & Sunset Club
(older Members of the Community & Older Men’s club)
………………………………….……………..…………… Ph. 1300 363 036
……………………………………………………….…………. Ph. 52207 111
Rokewood Tip
Sunday 9am—12pm
Closed Total Fire Ban Days
COMMUNITY PAGES
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Nurse - On - Call
1300 60 60 24
After Hours GP Helpline
1800 022 222
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ROKEWOOD MEN’S SHED
Rokewood Men’s Shed meet weekly on Tuesday’s from
10am – 4pm.
It is a great opportunity to meet and chat over a “cuppa” and/or to work
on projects in the company of other men. Work can vary from the con-
struction of items such as small toys, garden pot hangers, coat hangers to
larger items such as small tables, raised garden beds, sandpit and commu-
nity notice board.
Assisting in the Community Health Veggie Garden is another aspect of
Men’s Shed work.
The shed is facilitated by Hesse Rural Health Service and is located at the
back of the Rokewood Community Health Centre in Rokewood. Hesse Rural
Health Service is a community based, non-profit organisation and have
made the shed available and accessible to all men in Rokewood and sur-
rounding communities.
The primary focus of the shed is the provision of a safe, friendly, inclusive
environment where men can meet, talk and work on projects at their own
pace and in the company of other men, as well as contributing to the wider
community.
For further information contact: Jen McLean (Health Promotion Of-
ficer) – 0437 085 496
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Rokewood Craft Group has started again and welcomes new members.
We meet on Mondays at the Community Centre from 11 am till 3pm. Come
along and join in the activities, bring your own UFO or just come for a chat.
Phone Heather Buttler on 53461260 for more information.
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LEIGH SENIORS STARTS UP ON WEDNESDAY 5TH FEBRUARY AND ALSO
WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS. THEIR MEETINGS ARE HELD AT THE ROKEWOOD
GOLF CLUB AND START AT 1.30PM TILL 3PM. PHONE GWEN MILLS ON
53461450 FOR MORE INFORMATION.
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Rokewood Walking Group has also started up for 2020 and welcomes new-
comers. Meet at the Community Centre in Ferrars Sttreet at 9 am. If you
would like to join in.
A couple of jokes from Christmas Bon bons:
Q: What did the sea say to Santa?
A: Nothing! It just waved!
Q: Who is Santa’s favourite singer?
A: Elf is Presley
Q:` What’s worse than Rudolph with a runny nose?
A: Frosty the snowman with a hot flush!
Q: Why did Santa’s helper see the doctor?
A: Because he had low “elf” esteem!
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ROKEWOOD - (The Old Hometown)
On the fringe of a wide and fertile plain,
At the foot of the hills that come sweeping down,
On steep winding banks of the Kuruc-a-ruc
There nestles a neat little back-country town.
Old Rokewood, the scene once of bustle and life
When thousands were seeking the rich gold and ore;
Now peaceful ‘midst relics of gravel, and clay,
As silent reminders of boom days of yore.
When livelihood gone, families drifted away
To other locations, for fortune, or fame.
While others remaining so steadfast and true
Stood by the old township, preserving its name.
A lofty church spire standing out ‘gainst the blue –
A landmark for many a mile o’er the plain,
Now seems to be beckoning to those who have gone
To come, and reside, in the old place again.
Amongst the tall pines on the brow of a hill
Some dearly loved kinfolk were laid down to rest
Their earthly term over, eternal peace found
Their names ever cherished, their deeds ever blest.
Fond memories of childhood, of home, and the folk,
Will always be with us while this life shall last
Could we but recall them, and live them again –
Those youthful, and carefree, joy days of the past.
Percy C. Bullock Old ScholarRokewood State School (1899 – 1907)
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NEW START by Frank Gartlan
Lucy Harding winced as she started her ailing washing machine. It coughed, spluttered and launched into a rhythm like an out of tune piano. Her washing day always started like this. It saddened her to listen to the agonising jangle of the machine, reminding her of how far her life had deteriorated in the five years since her husband Jim had died. Money was tight, and replacing household goods had a very low profile in her life. Now in her fifties, a time when she’d imagined she would have been settling into a fairly comfortable life, she was struggling.
The rented house she lived in was in need of a lot of maintenance and her landlord collected the rent but did little else.
As well as a part time cleaning job she had in an office building in town she baked freshly made biscuits for three local teashops. This made for her a busy life. In spite of her own problems she also did volunteer work at the Salvo’s group in town. This part of her life gave her a great deal of pleasure as her cooking skills made her a valuable asset to this group.
Her job was organising meals for homeless people. She had struck up a friendship with Charlie Reed, a widower who had recently joined the group as a general maintenance man. He was recovering from a heart at-tack that had left him wearing a pacemaker, and his confidence was growing each day.
With the laundry finished she was just putting the kettle on when she heard a knock at the door. Answering it, she found Charlie on the door-step. “Hi Lucy,” he said, a big smile on his face. “I just popped round to tell you that someone has left a fairly large bequest to our group and they’ve arranged a meeting this evening to discuss it. I hope you don’t mind me coming round.”
Lucy grinned. “Aw come off it Charlie, you know you’re welcome any time. Come in, I’ve just put the kettle on. Or perhaps you’d prefer a nice cold beer.”
“A beer would be fine Lucy.”
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They settled themselves at the kitchen table, Charlie with his beer and Lucy with a pot of tea. “I’m not holding you up, am I?”
“No, you’re right Charlie. It’s my washing day today and when I’ve fin-ished I usually sit here for a while and think about things. Being on your own you do that a lot.”
“Yeah I know what you mean. When Kathy died six years ago I went through a bit of a rough time. I’m over the worst of it now. Matter of fact joining the Salvo’s was the start of me getting backing the saddle again.’
“I went through a period like that when my Jim died, moping around feeling sorry for myself. Then I gave myself a good talking to and re-joined the world.”
“What’s that noise?” said Charlie.
“Oh that’s my dog, he always scratches at the door when he wants to come in. He’s been romping around the garden while I hung the washing out. Have you got a dog? I love dogs.”
“What sort is he?”
“A Pomeranian, Bobby is his name. He’s a lovely little dog. I’ll let him in.”
She went to the door and Charlie followed her. When she opened it, there was Bobby with a huge dead rat which he dropped at Lucy’s feet.
“He’s brought me a present. Thank you,” she said.
Charlie, behind her, burst out laughing. “That would be tasty between two slices of bread.”
That little scene was the start of a beautiful friendship.
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February 2020
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1
Farmers Market
Bannockburn
8:30am-12.30
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Rokewood
Uniting Church Service 9am
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Rokewood
Craft Group
11am-3pm
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- Rokewood
Walking Group 9am
- Dereel Morning Tea 9:30am
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Rokewood
Seniors Meeting
Golf Club
1:30pm
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Rokewood
Craft Group
11am-3pm
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Rokewood
Walking Group 9am
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Valentine’s
Day
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Rokewood Catholic Church Mass 10.30am
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Rokewood
Craft Group
11am-3pm
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Rokewood
Walking Group 9am
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Rokewood
Seniors Group
TBA
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7am
Brekky Club
Rokewood
Com Health
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Shelford Duck Race
11am-4pm
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Rokewood
Craft Group
11am-3pm
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Rokewood
Walking Group 9am
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Leap Year
Extra day!!
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The Dereel Men’s Shed
[Ladies welcome]
Open 10am-3pm Wednesdays and saturdays 10am-12
At 14 Swamp Road, Dereel
We invite you to see what we’ve got, see what we do and see what tool
mysteries we can unravel for you.
Don’t know how to change a spark plug, put new blades on a mower,
change a washer or a leaky tap, use an electric drill or saw, clean a
paint roller easily etc. then come and see what you can learn, make or
practice in our great shed.
Or, if you have any other tool or how to do it challenges we will endeav-
or to find someone who can help you. Please call Gordon Smith Phone
0448 843 426 or Dereel Men’s Shed 9021 9307 if you have something
specific. Or just come visit us for a cuppa and a chat.
CHI BALL
MONDAY NIGHTS
ROKEWOOD GOLF CLUB
6PM –7PM
$4.00
Contact Sallie Inwood
0411152673
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Coffee
Newspapers
Groceries
Fuel
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DATES TO REMEMBER FOR 2020
March 9th Labour Day
March 27th Term 1 finishes
April 10th Good Friday
April 11th Easter Saturday
April 12th Easter Sunday
April13th Easter Monday
April 25th Anzac Day
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Services We Offer:
Money Orders,
Post bill paying services,
Car registrations,
Water bills,
Phone bills,
Rates,
Taxation,
Load and Go,
Tab accounts,
Pre Paid Phone and internet credit,
Gift Cards,
Photo Copying and Fax facilities
Banking Services:
Deposits,
withdrawals,
Account enquiries,
Cheque deposits.
Extensive range of
postage packaging, including :
Parcel Post, Express Post, Boxes, Envelopes
etc.
Merchandise For Sale:
Giftware,
Magazines
Newspapers,
Greeting Cards,
Wrapping Paper,
A huge range of stationary,
Flash drives (USB Sticks),
External Hard Drives,
Pre Paid Mobile Phones,
Digital Cameras,
Toys
and many other nick nacKs.
57A FERRARS ST ROKEWOOD 333O
PH: 03 5346 1542 FAX: 03 5346 1542
Open MONDAY- FRIDAY 9.00AM TO 5.00PM, SATURDAY 8.00AM TO 10.00AM
ROKEWOOD POST OFFICE AND
LAZY PAWSE
BOARDING KENNELS AND CATTERY
Call Natalie for all enquiries
64 McKays Lane Corindhap
Phone 0407 317 297
Fully insulated brick kennels with shaded
individual runs and grassland exercise ar-
eas in a safe and secure environment. Secure and com-
fortable indoor cat enclosures.
INSPECTIONS WELCOME
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I.SCOTT & SONS
WATER CARTAGE
DOMESTIC
ROAD WATERING
SWIMMING POOLS
GARDEN TANKS
ROB : 0417 587 064
MOBILE: 0408 095 905
LOCAL PLASTERER
DF PLASTER *Located in Dereel
*Free Quotes
*Local Prices
*Small patches to complete houses
*All renovation work
*We can supply and/or hang and/or stop
(finish)
*Wet and Dry areas
*No job too big or small
*Over 20 years’ experience
*Residential and commercial work
*Will travel to ALL areas ABN: 66 978 330 968
CALL DAN :0438 899 992 *We have very little mobile reception at home/afterhours Email: [email protected]
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HERBIE’S
HANDYMAN SERVICE
NO JOB TOO SMALL
CALL HERBIE ON
0447874475
Tai Chi
Classes Commence
Wednesday 29th Jan—March 25th
Time 2.00pm - 3.00pm
Cape Clear Recreation Reserve Hall
For enrollment or information phone
John Halliday 53422266
Tai Chi is an ancient and gentle Chinese exercise form that is practiced around the world. It involves slow, controlled movements to improve flexibility, muscle strength, balance and fitness. Practicing Tai Chi may help relieve symptoms of arthritis, improve memory, concentration and your general health. Tia Chi classes made possible with funding from Community Committee in Cooperation with the Cape Clear Recreation Reserve Committee of Management Inc:
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The Rokewood Walking Group
Tuesday mornings at 9am
Come and walk around the town and then
share a cuppa and morning tea and lots of
friendly chatter.
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SINGING GROUP
We have four people interested now but need a musical
leader for our group. Contact Sue Kirby on 53461270 or
Sallie Inwood on 53461554 or leave a message in the jar at
the Rokewood Takeaway
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Canleigh Contracting Service
SPRAYING– Gorse, blackberries, spineyrush, etc
FENCING– Rural and domestic
SLASHING– blocks etc
HAY– small squares and round
No job too big or small
Quotes:
Phone: Geoff m. 0458 217 459 h. 5346
1259
Jo m. 0429 461 259
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Rokewood Catholic
Church
Mass Times
10.30am on the
3rd Sunday of each month.
Uniting Church Worship Services
Rokewood Uniting Church
First Sunday Of The Month 9.00 am
Rokewood Jim de Jong
Further enquires John Carr 53461252
Uniting Church in Australia
Presbytery of Barwon
WESTERN RURAL REGION
Beeac, Birregurra/Forrest,
Cressy, Rokewood, Warrion
Everyone is welcome.
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178 Years of Service
1839 – 2017
Area Sales Manager Sean Simpson 0418 320 335
Livestock Manager Graeme Nicholson 0419 303 141
Livestock Sales Marty Gleeson 0417 568 809
District Wool Manager Elliot Lindley 0409 504 709
Real Estate – Rural Bram Gunn 0400 683 222
Insurance Stephen Crane 0408 137 229
Merchandise Manager Matt Crosier 0419 039 683
Agronomist Mick Walsh 0408 980 433
Diana George 0437 747 098
District Banking Manager Craig Cleary 0427 857 302
District Banking Manager Matt Soul 0408 744 738
DEREEL HALL FOR HIRE
The newly refurbished Soldiers Memorial Hall, Kitchen, Meeting
Room and Community
Centre are available for hire from Integratedliving Australia.
(previously BDNH Group)
The facilities are available for community groups and new groups
and events are very welcome. The space is also ideal for private
functions such as parties, weddings and dances.
For further information please contact:
Dereel community centre : 5346 1521
Integratedliving Australia 1300 782896
Email: [email protected]
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ROKEWOOD
CRAFT GROUP
Come along each Monday
Between 11am and 3pm.
We do
scrapbooking,
Knitting and any other craft.
Or just drop in for a chat and cuppa
at Rokewood
Community Health
Centre
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COMPUTER PROBLEMS
Call Tim Marsh 0414 674 035
Able to sort out your computer problems
and set up to your personal
satisfaction
LOCAL RENOVATIONS AND
REPAIRS
Bathroom repairs
Home renovations
No job too small
Competitive prices
Corindhap and surrounds
Call Paul 0409 406 327
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CHILDREN’S COLOURING