ContentsAngie’s Cooking Tips 23Ageing In The Murraylands 4

Calendars & Dates 28Chippy Chatter 26Choristers Corner 7

Church Services 3Classifieds 27Letters 2

Memories of Mannum 24MMCSS & CHIPS Coordinator 5Out of this World 8

Police & Neighbourhood Watch 18Puzzle 3Under the Toadstool 10

December 2009 Mannum, South Australia 5238 Issue number 42

White Ribbon Day

November 25th is the United Nations International Day for the Eliminationof Violence Against Women.

The Mannum Football Club support the White Ribbon day and are stronglyopposed to violence against women.

The Football Club from the top to the bottom, members, officials, players andsupporters are opposed to violence against woman and the club will not tolerateviolence against any woman.

Players of all grades will be educated in the effort to eliminate violenceagainst woman. This club does not want the infamy of AFL clubs who have hadhigh profile players spotlighted with a large number of violence offences againstwoman make the media. The club is fostering itself as a Family Friendly Cluband will lead the way in the fight

The Club is working to develop a culture of respect where attitudes andbehaviours that support the use of violence are no longer tolerated.

Mick Towie, President Mannum Football ClubBrett Wallace, Mick Towie and Phil Dunkley

Adele Christian

Joan Mitchell

Phillis Edwards

Ruth Bartsch

Aminya Village Melbourne Cup Day

Aminya Vil lage onMelbourne Cup day was a

time of food, fun, colour andentertainment.

The clients, staff, volunteersand guests were treated to asmorgasbord lunch ofnumerous finger foods, sweetsand beverages. The organisers,Diversional Therap is tsVictoria Fimeri and RuthSchwertfeger with assistancefrom management, staff,volunteers and clients haddecorated the dining roomwith streamers , horsecaricatures, whips, saddles,wooden horses and other “raceday” items. Some thirty hatswere made and embellishedwith flowers and feathers forthe lady clients.

Best dressed at the “fashionson the field” parade was wonby Mrs Ruth Bartsch(runner-ups Mrs ZelmaFalkenberg and PhillisEdwards); with best hat goingto Mrs Joan Mitchell(runner-ups Mrs Nita Kloseand Adele Christian).

Continued page 3

Gizella’s DanceGroup Reunion

Gizella would like to thankall those who attended her

special day of celebrations onSunday October 25th. Wemanaged to contact many of herpast dance students who thenat tended the luncheon.Afterwards, we enjoyedwatching videos and aslide-show of the girls dancingin days gone by.

Gizella is Hungarian, and stillstruggles a bit with English asher second language. Each yearshe invites her friends fromAdelaide’s Hungarian Club tocome up to dance and sing intheir own language, and this yearshe organized for it all to happenon the same day, so everyonewas entertained with music andsinging.

Being a very public spiritedwoman, Gizella had also invitedthe Friends of Aminya to serve aDevonshire Afternoon Tea for agold coin donation in the opengarden setting of her home. I amhappy to report that in excess of$300 was raised for Aminyaduring the afternoon.

Carol Groth, on behalf of Gizella

To accommodate a wide range of comments, short letters have more chance of publication.Longer letters addressing important matters will not necessarily be excluded. In general, aimfor about 100 to 150 words, or less.

10th Annual Mannum Christmas

Pageant

and Fireworks Display

Saturday 5th December 20096:00pm – 10:00pm

Fireworks at 9:00pm

New bands, the Unley Marching Band and Holdfast Bay BandNew and free entertainment

New Father Christmas bags for the kidsAs usual the fireworks will be spectacular

Please observe the “No Parking” restriction along the Post Officeside of Randell Street during the pageant.

More information from Mannum Progress Association, Irene Lovell 8569 2541

A Christmas Carol

To help you get into the Christmas spirit, try to work out whichwell known Christmas carol this is? (See page 27.)

Gut - pe - la - nait, ho - o - li - nait, Luk - im nau, Bik - p’la lait.Raun - im nu - pela Pi - ki - ni - ni, Em i Ki - ing bi - lo - ong glo - ri,Luk - im, e - em - i sli - ip, Lu - uk - im e - em i slip.

Gut -pe - la nait, ho - o - li nait, Was - man, nau luk - im laitI stap kos - tu long Be - et - le - hem En - sel li - it - im - a - ap - im - memB’long Ji - sas, nau i ka - am, B’long Ji - sas, nau i kam.

Gut - pe - la nait, ho - o - li nait, God i no moa stap hait.Kam - ap - kli - ia long Pi - ki - ni - ni, Em i bri - ing - im ma - ri - ma - ri,Kraist, Bik - pe - la i ka - am, Kraist, Bik - pe - la i kam.

The viewpoints and opinions of the Authors and Artists that appear in Mannum Mag do notnecessarily reflect the viewpoints of the Mannum Mag Editors, staff and/or affiliates. MannumMag assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions in the content of this publication.

Seeking Council Ruleson Sustainable Housing

Dear Editor,My letter to you in June 2009

produced some news from ourlocal Council. How welcome!Here’s hoping we’ll get more,especially on their currentprojects.

Other locals, like me, arecurious to know officially whatis happening with the shoppingmall project on Adelaide Road,as one example.

Driving around new housesin town, we wonder what ourcouncil’s Planning Departmentrules have to say about ecodesign. We notice that newhouses in our area often followthe time-honoured practice offacing the street, with scantregard to orientation, with wetareas lined up on the northside, etc.

The Alternative TechnologyAssociation recently posted onits website (www.ata.org.au) anarticle on building a new homeor renovating an existing oneto achieve energy efficiency.One sentence caught myattention.

“Go inside on a brightwinter’s day and if theorientation and windows areoptimised for passive solargain and insulation is adequate,the internal temperature shouldbe comfortable without any

a r t i f i c i a l h e a t i n g . ”(www.shmeco.com/shmeco-story/465/Id-like-a-sustainable-

home-but-where-do-I-start)And local houses built along

these principles are savingmoney and stress in theseheatwave conditions, too.

Would the CEO kindlyarrange an article in MannumMag which summarizes MidMurray Council’s relevantrules on sustainable housing?What is the Council doingproactively to encourageresponsible building?

Your news-starved ratepayeragain

(Name supplied)

A Do It Yourself Puzzle

Dear Editor,Last month’s Mag was a bit

of a letdown for me. I wrote toyou before about how I reallylike it, especially the puzzle.Why did it get left out thistime? I know things sometimeshappen that you don’t expect,but the clues were in andnothing else. I’m notcomplaining, because therewere some really good thingsthat made me think. I was justa bit disappointed.

Yours sincerely,Myra Caleder

[Actually, the scores were there but theclues were missing. Sorry. Editor]

Mid Murray Council

Public Consultation

Regional Skate Park, Mannum

Council is seeking public comment on a proposal toconstruct a Regional Skate Park on land at thenorthern end of Mary Ann Reserve, Mannumbetween the existing playground and the LionsShelter.

Written submissions will be received until 5:00 pm,18 December 2009 and should be forwarded to the

Chief Executive Officer,PO Box 28,Mannum 5238

or emailed to postbox@mid-murray.sa.gov.au

A copy of the concept plan is available for viewingat the Council office at Mannum or on the Councilwebsite www.mid-murray.sa.gov.au

Further information can be obtained from theMannum Office, telephone 8569 0100.

Dean GollanChief Executive Officer

Letters to the EditorDeadline 29 January 2010 for publication in the February issue

Mt Bryan Expedition 170th AnniversaryCommemoration Fair

Lion’s Riverfront Park, Morgan10:00 am Saturday 12th December

Live entertainment from 12 noon featuring the SA Detachment of the RoyalAustralian Navy Band, and local bands Rusty Boys and Riverland Band.

Narrative of the Disappearance of Henry Bryan at 2:30 pmFeaturing the South Australian Sea Scouts and Morgan community players,in the presence of His Excellency Rear Admiral Governor of South AustraliaKevin Scarce AC CSC RANR.

Morgan Christmas Pageant at 6:00 pmLed by the Navy Band. Food stalls, amusements, wine and craft stalls. Don’tmiss this great day out on the banks of the Murray River at Morgan.

Admission is free so bring along the familyContact Heather Pinnington 0419 853534 or visit: www.morgan.org.au

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PUZZLE

How many words of 4 or more letterscan you make with these 9 letters?

• Each word must include the letter in theshaded box

• One word includes all 9 lettersScore: 9 Good, 13 Very good, 17 Excellent

S E T

R V I

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Aminya Village Melbourne Cup DayFrom page 1

Entertainment was providedby a variety of artists, rangingfrom country and westernsongs by Deanna Sellick andGlen, to Wendy Frahn onaccordion, comedy duo BrianAlbino and Ellen Holmes,rounded off with songs fromThe Wizard of Oz by 11 yearold Tamika Goldleman, whoalso sang the National Anthemprior to the cup.

We thank these peoplewholeheartedly for donatingtheir time and talent to thesuccess of this day.

Nine sweeps were conductedon the “Cup” ranging from 50cents to $5.00, and a multitudeof winners were happy.

Leonie Gibbons, the newDirector of Care, and theresidents congratulated andthanked the staff andvolunteers for their efforts inmaking this a memorableoccasion.

Victoria and Ruth would liketo thank Leonie for her supportand response to our needs andrequests on this project and tothank everybody involved fortheir hard work and dedicationto Aminya’s Cup Day.

Victoria Fimeri

Deanna Sellick Tomika Goldlemann

Victoria Femeri and Ruth Schwertferger

DISTRICT CHURCH SERVICESFor Mannum congregations

ANGLICAN 6 Adelaide Road. Ph: 8569 2385Mannum, Sundays 10.30 am

BAPTIST William Street. Ph: 8278 3992Mannum, Sundays 10.30 am

CATHOLIC Mau Street. Ph: 8531 1699Mannum, Mass: 1st Sunday 9.30 am, all others 8.30 am

LUTHERAN 79 Cliff Street. Ph: 8569 2863Mannum, Sundays 9.00 am, Sunday School 9.45 am duringschool terms. Everyone welcome.

RIVER WORD CHRISTIAN CENTRE Greening Street. Ph: 8569 1333Mannum, Sundays 10.00 am

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST 17 King George St. Ph: 0419 855 941Mannum, Saturdays 9.30 am, Sabbath School 11.00 am

UNITING Corner of Greening Street & Walker AvenueEnquiries: Phone one of the Elders.G Gobbett: 8569 1083, M Thomas: 8569 1005R Marshall: 8569 1737, G McInerney: 8569 2076

Mannum, 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays 11 am, 2nd & 4th Sundays 9 am

Mannum MagChairperson: Geoff Skein 8569 2385Editor: Keith Baldwin 8569 7304

editor.mannummag@baonline.com.auContributing Editor:

Elfrieda Wallent 8569 2295

Calendar: Jo Kader 8569 1879Photographer:

Jessica Clark 0488 153 491Secretary: Carol Greening 8569 1609Accounts: Denise Davis 8569 8112

Mannum School Community LibrarySchool Term Times School Holidays

Mon, Thur, Fri: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Mon, Tue, Wed (am), Thur, Fri:Tue: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm 10:00 am - 2:00 pmWed: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Wed (pm): 04:00 pm - 8:00 pmSat: 9:30 am - 12 noon Sat: 10:00 am - 12 noon

Closed Sunday and Public Holidays. Further information: 8569 2005

Mannum TeenChallenge

End of Year Celebration

Come to a Family fun night.Mannum Teen Challenge

‘ T A G T e a m s ’ a n d‘Convertible Cafe’s’ end ofyear celebration ‘EFFEKT’with an opening performancefrom local band TNT and agreat line up of awesome actsincluding the TAG Dancersand special guests ExtremeImpact with Big Scottyfronting a team of strong men.

Be motivated by these guys.Come see them rip telephonebooks with their bare handsand break besser bricks withtheir elbows. what will they dowith a frypan or an inch and ahalf of steel?

Come for a family night offun. BBQ tea supplied at 6pm.Drug and alcohol free zone.This is a Christian Eventsponsored by MannumInter-Church Council andMid-Murray Council. All ageswelcome.

Friday 4th December 7:00pmat Mannum Leisure Centre.

Entry is free, howeverdonations would be greatlyappreciated.

Call Joy Marks at MannumC o m m u n i t y C o l l e g e8569 1503 for moreinformation.

Joy Marks

Issue Number 42 Mannum Mag Page 3

Ageing in the Murraylandswith Millie

“When trials buffet you,learn then to laugh.

Laughter is good for the soul.”

Way back in the 7th Century, StHilda recommended laughter

as an antidote to life’s problems.I think of one devoted elderly

husband who often spoke of needingthis medicine as he cared for hiswife. Alzheimers took first her mindand eventually her body. Anotherman, half his age, has developed areputation for keeping careworkersguessing whether he’s serious ornot. As he says, “if you don’t laugh,you’d cry”, and that attitude keeps afamily sane in heartbreakingcircumstances.

Totally different kinds of humour,one “in your face” and easy foranyone to laugh along; the other, achallenge to get to know this bloke

better and how his mind works,before you laugh or respond. Somepeople (how I envy them) canrecount jokes effor t lessly,punch-line and all. Others use subtleplays on words, or they twistmeanings. Some, men as well aswomen, just laugh at the mostunexpected times.

Laughter is infectious, gigglingfeels like a body-cleanser, jokeshelp a listener concentrate.

“Put one hand on your tummy anddo some deep “Ho, ho, hos” untilyour tummy wobbles and yourlaughter takes over”, is one recipefor days when nothing is funny atall, at all. And there’s RadioNational at 5:30am on weekdays.

Christmas is coming. Let’spackage up some good cheer.

A joke, lightening up on our andthe world’s problems, copyingyoung children enjoying the simplethings, just carrying on like a porkchop and not apologising for it,maybe something radical likesinging at the top of your voice,regularly. That might be all it takesto get those around you collapsingin fits of laughter.

Peace, joy and laughter for thisseason of hope!

Millie

Sillie Millie says: Never, underany circumstances, take a sleepingpill and a laxative on the samenight.

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From the Coordinator’s Desk

Firstly, I would like towelcome all the members

of the Board of Management,Brian Taylor, Cheryl Keatley,Angela Roesler, Brett Wallace,John McDiarmid, BrianLowreyand Bob Johnston whohave signed on for anotheryear and especially our 2 newmembers, Joan Kreiser andEvelyn Machin. I look forwardto working with you as wecontinue to expand MMCSS toserve the community ofMannum and surrounds.

As this will be our lastmessage through the MannumMag until February 2010, Iwish everyone a Happy andSafe Christmas and the verybest wishes for the New Year.

The office, includingCentrelink services, will beclosed on all public holidays.Christmas Eve office hourswill be 10:00am to 12:30pm,but it will be business as usualfor the rest of the holiday

period. There will not be aMen’s Breakfast in January;the next Men’s Breakfast willbe on February 2nd 2010 andthen every 1st Tuesday of themonth thereafter.

Although some staff willtake some annual leave duringthis period, most of us will bearound, so please drop in andhave a coffee and chat wealways love to see you.

Courses and classes willcontinue in 2010, and are asalways, open to all members ofour community. Commencingin 2010, Getting the Most outof your Computer, WednesdayNight Class 6pm - 9pmstarting on February 3rd, andthe basic course 6pm - 9pmTuesday 2nd February. Get inq u i c k l y t o a v o i ddisappointment.

The Art Classes are aspopular as ever and it’s greatto see new faces and we

welcome more. The last ArtClass for 2009 will be onMonday 21st December, andclasses will continue in 2010beginning on Monday 11th

January. By general consensusof the Art Class, on days withthe forecast temperature of30C or more an alternativecooler venue will be used. TheRiver Bar at the MannumCommunity Club has beenmost generously donated forour use. Thank you to themanager John Wallace. I knowthe ‘class’ is grateful to have acomfortable venue when thehot weather unleashes.

If you require informationregarding courses on offer, oreven a suggestion of what mayinterest you, please contact ourfriendly staff on 8569 2129,alternatively you are alwayswelcome to pay us a visit at 39Randell Street, Mannum.

Marion Wilson, Coordinator

Issue Number 42 Mannum Mag Page 5

The American Songbook – Part 1

The American Songbook canprobably be considered to

have begun with composerssuch as Stephen Foster writingminstrel songs in the midnineteenth century. The adventof ragtime and dances such asthe cakewalk that becamep o p u l a r w i t h A f r i c a nAmericans made for anadvancement in what was tobecome recognisable ascharacteristic American popularmusic.

There were many writers ofrags. The one most rememberedis Scott Joplin largely becauseof the work of Joshua Rifkin inreviving Joplin’s music. It isstill possible to hear Joplinplaying his own rags today.Although he did not makerecords he did cut piano rollsand these have been translatedto recordings. Joplin’s bestknown music was featured inthe film ‘The Sting’. He alsowrote an opera called“Treemonisha”. This becamehis life focus and it was afailure at the time. Joplin diedin a mental hospital. The SAO p e r a p e r f o r m e d“Treemonisha” several yearsago.

James P Johnson who wrote“The Char l e s ton” and“Carolina Shout” also aspiredto more classical music. He toowas not successful.

Thomas ‘Fats’ Waller had nosuch pretensions. He wrotesuch little gems as “Ain’tMisbehavin”. Legend has it thathe sold the song for fifty dollarsso that he could pay alimony toone of his three wives.

Eubie Blake with NobleSissle wrote the pioneering allblack musical “Shuffle Along”in 1927. However long beforethat American popular musicbegan to emerge.

It might seem strange todaybut it can be said that at the endof the nineteenth and beginningof the twentieth century,musically, America had acultural cringe. Largely themusical theatre was based ont h e E u r o p e a n m o d e lparticularly that popular inGermany, Austria, France and

England. Two outstandinginfluences were Gilbert andSullivan, and Strauss. Showswere imported from Europe,often pirated.

At the beginning of thetwentieth century popularmusic was published as sheetmusic. The piano dominatedthe entertainment centre of eachhousehold in much the sameway as a large screen televisiondoes today. For those whocouldn’t play there was thepianola. Music was played byusing a roll of punched paper,rather like early computercards. Popular performers ofthe day cut pianola rolls.

The publishing of sheet musicwas bigbusiness. Popular songscould sell as many as a millioncopies of the music. Over timethis business centred in Tin PanAlley in New York. The Alleywas located on Twenty EighthStreet. Many early Songbookcomposers began their careerthere writing songs andplugging them for possiblebuyers. Some who workedthere were Irving Berlin,George Gershwin, Harold Arlenand Fred Ahlert.

M a n y o f t h e e a r l ycontributors to the songbookwere either emigrants orchildren of emigrants, mostoften from Russia and veryoften Jewish. Irving Berlin, theGershwins, Harold Arlen,Vernon Duke all fall into thiscategory. Thus the earlyinfluence of African Americansand the Jewish related emigrantpopulation cannot be overestimated.

Probably the breakthroughcame with a composition byIsrael Balin who renamedhimself Irving Berlin after atyping error changed Balin toBerlin. The composition wasAlexander’s Rag Time Band. Itwasn’t even a rag. Americanstyle was beginning to emergealthough it would taketechnological advancementsbefore it truly impacted on aworld stage.

Peter Weir, Jazz PresenterBorassa Community Radio

MannumCommunity Club

66 Randell Street, MannumPhone: 8569 1010 – Fax 8569 2700

Email: admin@mannumclub.auWebsite: www.mannumclub.com.au

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† Choristers Corner †The Christmas Market Busker

Fremantle Markets were bustlingwith locals and tourists; all

embroiled in that summer-holidaypre-Christmas shopping frenzy. Ineeded some fresh green cardamompods and besides, I just loved theSpice Stall there.

In the laneway that leads in to themain entrance, a young woman stoodsinging with a battery-operated CDplayer and an open cigar box on acard table beside her. She wore asimple long cream coloureddress, andwith her brown hair tied behind herhead, she smiled her way through herrepertoire of charmingly chosenChristmas songs. Her powerful clearyoung voice had been trained, and shesang with warmth and confidence.The heat clearly did not bother her,and she seemed equally unperturbedby queries for directions and requestsfor songs, as she found each disc toaccompany the song.

I joined the cluster of peoplearound the singer; all of us charmedby her presence, and temporarilywilling to discard the urgency of allour errands. We clapped as shefinished What Child is this? to thetune of Greensleeves, and coinstinkled into the cigar box.

A passer-by stepped towards her.“Excuse me do you know where …is?” He asked. She nodded whilepressing the CD start button, and aninstrumental arrangement of a carolstarted to play.

Who is He in yonder stall, shebegan to sing.

“Around the next corner and just tothe right you will see a sign that says…” she told him.

At whose feet the shepherds fall?She sang, demonstrating her effortlessbreath control.

“Thanks a lot,” he said, walkingoff.

Tis the Lord, oh wondrous story,She waved and nodded.

Tis the Lord, the King of glory. Atoddler suddenly tripped towards thesinger, who reached out just in timeto catch and steady the child.

At His feet then let us fall. Themother, the singer and everybodylaughed.

And adore Him Lord of all. Shefinished the first verse of the oldchildren’s carol, while coinscontinued to tinkle and notesfluttered into the cigar box.

“Excuse me, will you sing One FineDay, from Madame Butterfly, for meplease?” The request came from astooped elderly man, carrying a whitecane. The singer’s face lit up. “Howdid you know that I am training to bean Opera singer? Yes, I’d love to singthat for you, as I studied MadameButterfly at Uni this last term, andit’s lucky I have the music with me.”She began searching her CDs for thesong, then placed the disc in theplayer. As she was finding the track,a young boy in front of me called out“After that, could you thing Rudolfthe Red-nothed Reindeer for me?” Awoman next to him quickly added“ P l e a s e . ” S q u i r m i n g w i t hembarrassment, he whispered“Pleathe.” The singer smiled andnodded “Of course I will!” And shedid.

Mannum Town Choir is rehearsingfor five end of year performances, andhave recently welcomed two newchoristers, Tracey Schache and BarryBeaumont. Welcome back DavidFeibig after your major surgery. Sue,Rena and the Choir wish you all avery happy and peaceful Christmas.Tel. 85692295.

Elfrieda Wallent

Whistle TootNews from the Mannum Dock Museum

Since the last edition, the PSMarion has had a quiet time

moored to its ferry as the daysrapidly pass to Christmas. Therehave been plenty of visitorslooking over the boat as part oftheir trips to Mannum.

The Training Day and theVolunteers’ Picnic held over thelast weekend in November is thelast event for the year. The nextcruises for the general publicwill run over the Australia Dayweekend in January 2010.

The museum committeerecently went on a fact findingvisit to the Ngaut NgautLanding, and the Swan ReachMuseum. Both places are veryinteresting and well worth avisit. Both are an excellentexample of what committedvolunteers can achieve. Themuseum committee will not bemeeting again until February2010

On December 14th to 18th MarkStaniforth and Britt Burton fromFlinders University will beconducting some tests on thestructure of the Dry Dock. The

Save Our DryDock committee is anxious todiscover what ails the dry dockand plan for its preservation. Itis a unique structure, andbelieved to the only one of itskind still in existence.

Currently at the Museum ArtGallery, there is an exhibition ofa selection of photos from theArnold collection. SeveralArnold descendants attended theopening on November 5th.

One of the long standingvolunteers on the PS Marion isFaith Connolly. Faith is happy todo any job large or small withgreat enthusiasm and goodhumour. She crews, helps in thegalley, is Purser from time totime, cleans, puts flowers in theengine room, and helps withcabin preparation. Good on you,Faith!

Remember! If you areinterested in volunteering dogive Jenny Callender at theMuseum a call on 8569 2383.

Jenny Callander

Mannum Ice WorksServing the Mid Murray

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Mobile Coolroom Hire

Cubby Houses Lay-Buy Welcome

Dog Kennels Made to Measure

Agent for Kleen Heat GasBushman TanksPh/Fax: Bus 8569 1813Ph/Fax: A/h 8569 2040

www.mannumiceworks.websyte.com.auProps Brian & Jayne Bormann

81 Adelaide Road, Mannum SA 5238

Mannum MagAnnual General Meeting7:30 pm Thursday 11th February 2010

Schache Hall, Mannum Showground

As an incorporated, non-profit organisation, we are requiredto have public meetings. The main event for 2010 is the

AGM.• Presentation of the annual report and financial statement.• The election of the Executive Committee. The committee

includes the Public Officer/Chairperson, Editor, Secretary,Treasurer and others.

• Appointment of an auditor.• Other business.

Issue Number 42 Mannum Mag Page 7

Out Of This WorldAstronomer’s Corner

Looking across the Milky Way Galaxy, aswe can do on most summer nights in the next

few months, the thought of the sky as many layers rolled intoone came to mind. Light from many layers separated bydistance (try a minimum of 50 million km) makes its way toour eyes, which have limits in absorbing the colour comingtowards them. The universe has great depth in everydirection, making it even harder to separate fine detail.

Many parts of the background have to be separated out tostudy any object which may appear quite close when viewedby the naked eye.

We could think of our solar system as being in front of theother stars of our galaxy which are in front of the local superclusters of Hercules, Perseus and Indus. All of these are quiteseparate expanses of astronomical objects, separated bymassive distances but appearing at times as one overlay in ournight sky.

It is an interesting task to find them in a star atlas and thenlocate them in the sky at night to gain a better perspective ofwhere we are. Much work has been done to make locatingthem simpler by drawing up parameters such as a coordinatesystem having equatorial, ecliptic, horizontal and galacticpoints of references. They may appear confusing at first butare well worth the enquiring effort.

Amateur astronomy allows observers to progress in theirunderstanding at their own rate, following their own interests,with objects such as the moon and comets and asteroidshaving great public interest.

In the next month Venus is too close to the sun for easyobservation. Mars is a morning object in Cancer. Jupiter is anevening object in Capricorn (to the west), well worth a lookfor this planet and constellation. Saturn rises as a morningobject in Virgo.

Dave Allen

Moon PhasesLast 1/4 New First 1/4 Full

9 December 16 December 25 December 1 January

Panda Tickets Selling Fast

The Adelaide Zoo is encouragingvisitors to go online and

pre-book their tickets to see the GiantPandas. The December viewing timesare booking out fast.

For a period of 2-3 months,according to demand, visitors to theAdelaide Zoo will be required topre-purchase admission tickets in aneffort to reduce overcrowding intowhat is Australia’s smallest city zoo.

Visitors need to book a time-slotsession to view the Giant Pandas inaddition to pre-purchasing theirAdelaide Zoo admission ticketsthrough the Adelaide Zoo websitewww.adelaidezoo.com.au.

South Australian ticketingcompany, The Event Shop, willmanage the sales of the tickets knownas “ZooTix” and “PandaTix”.

Zoos SA CEO Dr Chris West saidthis scheduling system would helpvisitors flow smoothly through theZoo during the first busy months ofWang Wang and Funi’s 10-year stay.

“We are very happy that a localcompany could help the Zoo in itsspecial responsibility of caring for theonly Giant Pandas in the SouthernHemisphere, which has extended tot h e i r s p o n s o r s h i p o f t h eBamboo-mobile” he said.

This specialised vehicle will be usedto transport fresh bamboo for thePandas to eat.

Managing Director of The EventShop Gareth Lott said The EventShop is excited to help SouthAustralians and visitors book in toenjoy the new Giant Panda exhibit,and to play an important role inpositioning the exhibit as SouthAustralia’s largest and highest profiletourism attraction.

“We provide ticketing solutions tomajor events here and around thecountry, and we’re proud to provide

a South Australiandesigned and built software solutionfor ticketing and other services whichwill help future-proof Zoos SAoperations.

“We’re also proud to be the MajorSponsor of the Bamboo-mobile, avital component of the Pandaproject,” Mr Lott said.

• Everybody who visits the Zoobetween December 14 and January31 will have to pre-book their ticketand nominate a time slot to viewthe Pandas.

• Visitors will only have to pay thenormal entry fee to the AdelaideZoo; there is no extra charge to seethe Giant Pandas.

• Visitors can pre-book via phone orinternet. Phone bookings incur a $4booking fee (a free service tomembers) and can be made bycalling 1300 399 849. Internetbooking is free, and can beaccessed by logging onto:www.adelaidezoo.com.au

• Patrons may enter the Zoo at anytime after 9:30am on the day oftheir scheduled visit, but they willnot be able to enter the GiantPandas exhibit (the “BambooForest”) until their allotted time slot.

• Viewing time slots are staggeredinto one-hour blocks, but visitorsmust be prepared to move on whenguided by Zoo staff. The timeperiod for visitors will differaccording to demand and Zooguides will determine the timespent in the exhibit.

• Members also have to pre-booktheir visit. They can book intospecial viewing times between8:15am–9:15am prior to the entryof the general public.

From December 26 to January31 the zoo’s extended openinghours are 9:30am–7:00pm.

Emily Rice

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Sounds By The RiverJimmy Barnes At Mannum

Jimmy Barnes will headlinethe next Sounds by the

River concert at thepicturesque Mary AnnReserve at Mannum onSaturday 9th January 2010 onthe banks of the MurrayRiver.

Sounds by the River atMannum will be JimmyB a r n e s ’ o n l y S o u t hAustralian date during his‘Red Hot Summer Tour’ inJanuary.

The ‘Red Hot SummerTour’ will feature three ofA u s t r a l i a ’ s g r e a t e s tentertainers on the one bill.Barnes will be accompaniedby singer - songwriterShannon Noll, and currentDancing with the Starschampion and countryfavourite Adam Brand.

This will be the first timeall three artists haveperformed on the one bill,and promises to be a once ina lifetime experience for allwho attend.

The Jimmy Barnes liveexperience is like no other.Fans are treated to a showfeaturing all the hits from thedays of Cold Chisel, as wellas his highly acclaimed solocareer. The raw energy hasfans in a frenzy from start tofinish.

Shannon Noll is the firstartist, male or female,domestic or international, to

h a v e 1 0consecutiveTop 10 singles on the ARIAcharts.

Shannon is taking time outfrom his busy song writingschedule to join Jimmy andAdam in a series of shows hewasn’t going to miss!

Adam Brand is the 2009winner of Dancing with theStars, the current CMAAMale Artist of the Year andCMC Oz Artist of the Year.He is a multi platinum sellingrecording artist, who deliversa highly acclaimed liveperformance.

Tickets are on sale now atthe MannumNewsagency for$69.90. Children under 12are free and all under 18smust be accompanied by aparent or guardian.

Gates open 3:00 p.m.Entertainment commences at4:00 p.m.

No BYO Liquor, soft drinksor Eskies.

The first 200 ticketspurchased at the MannumNewsagency will receiveJimmy Barnes’ new single‘Red Hot’ on CD.

Enjoy the best of Australianmusic on the banks of theMurray River.

For more details visit:www.soundsbytheriver.com.au

Deb Alexander, 180 DegreesMarketing & Management

Jimmy Barnes

Shannon Noll

Mannum RSL

Our AGM was held onThursday 19th November

2009. The current bearersare:

President Mark DavisVice President Bob WilliamsTreasurer Bob LewisSecretary Bob JohnsonThe next meeting will be

held at the club on the 21st ofJanuary 2010 at 1100hrs.

The Members’ Christmasparty will be held onThursday 18th December inthe dining room of theMannum Community Club at1200hrs. Cost is $20 perperson which includes foodand beverage.

May I wish you all a veryMerry Christmas and aHappy New Year.

Mark Davis, President

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Under The ToadstoolA Christmas Miracle

Nineteen forty-six was almostover and Berlin seemed

colder than ever that winter.Christmas was only weeks away,but food was scarce, coffeenon-existent, and prospects for ahappy festive season in thiswar-torn city, as in much ofGermany, were bleak indeed.

Morale was especially low inthe refugee camp run by Peterand Elfrieda Dycks, who weremembers of the AmericanC a n a d i a n M e n n o n i t eCommunity assisting withEuropean post-war resettlement.

One thousand one hundreddisplaced dispirited war wearyRussian Mennonites were intheir care. The couple knew thatthey needed to raise the moraleof these people, but how?

Although churches in Americahad sent them bags of flour,without ovens all that could bemade were dumplings andnoodles. How would it bepossible for them to maybemake some special festive food,such as the tiny specialChristmas spice cookies called

peppernuts? Then Peter had theidea to offer some of theirdonated flour to a local baker inexchange for the use of his oven.Amazingly the baker agreed.

Elfrieda, a Canadian registerednurse, and also a childhoodrefugee from Russia, asked afew of the despondent campwomen to help her make someof the favourite RussianChristmas spice cookies thatthey all loved so much. Theword spread rapidly through thecamp that they had use of thebaker’s oven, and all the womenenthusiastically volunteered.Spirits were high and happyaccounts of Christmas festivitieswere shared and relived, astogether they assembled whatmeagre ingredients they had.

The oven was available frommidnight till 4 am, and recipeswere useless, as love and flourwere the only things in plentifulsupply. However, when mixedwith a little lard, sugar, driedegg and small quantities ofcarefully guarded spices thetransformation began. The

d o u g h w a senergetically rolled,formed into shape and thenbaked in the local baker’sborrowed oven. Big old canewashing baskets were filled withfragrant little spice cookies,while small cloth bags werecarefully sewn, and a list of allcamp residents was obtained.

So it was, that in that BerlinCamp on that cold ChristmasEve, rekindled hope shone in theeyes of those Russian refugees.

Not only did each hold, thentake to their bosom, a smallcloth bag filled with lovinglymade peppernuts, but each bagbore his or her OWN name.Miraculously, each person hadagain become somebody. Each,with personal memories, wasable to dream of a future home,being dignified by a name, andNOT identified merely as aNumber.

Elf

Cooking Dilemmas

Dilemma: When I make astir fry dish with meat, moreoften than not the meat endsup being dry and overcooked,what am I doing wrong?

Solution: Try a technique Icall velveting; it can be usedfor all meat and seafoodincluded in a stir fry. Onceyou use this technique anddiscover the results, it will behard to make a stir frywithout doing this step. Trustme, accolades are about tocome your way!

To approximately 500g ofmeat or seafood add 1 eggwhite and mix using yourclean hands in a ‘squishing’motion (sorry for getting sotechnical) until an evenfrothy consistency isachieved, then add cornfloura little at a time, e.g. 2 tbsp,mixing again in the same wayuntil a very sticky batter iscoating all the meat orseafood.

To avoid a batter coveredcornflour container orpackage, use only one handto mix and have the cornflourat the ready in a cup to easilyspoon into the frothy mix. Iftoo much cornflour has beenadded the batter will appeardry and feel very chalky, ifthis occurs add just a fewdrops of water at a time untilthe desired consistency isreached.

This step can be doneahead of cooking time andstored, covered in the fridgeuntil needed. Check theconsistency before cooking,it may need a little water.

Add the velveted meat asyour recipe indicates.

Cheers and happy cooking,Angie.

Send your cookingdilemmas to Angie, 39Randell, St Mannum, SA5238 or Email:

mmcss.angroesler@internode.on.netAngie Roesler

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Hall Happenings

Well, it’s been full steam aheadhere at the Hall heading into

the Christmas season! There has beena big difference this year with ourceiling and airconditioner making thetemperature inside the Hall muchmore user friendly! Thanks to thosewho supported us in getting thesethings happening.

As well as a huge amount of end ofyear activity we have been constantlymaking some gorgeous items for saleat the Christmas Tree Festival. Theideas have been flowing easily and our

table will be very colourful and full ofbargains too!

Our bus has been out and about allover the place, including trips to MtLofty Botanical Gardens, andChristmas shopping trips to IKEAand Tea Tree Plaza. We managed tosurvive without our fearless leadersthe Udys while they travelled toTasmania for their Son’s wedding,but it was great to see everyone pulltogether in this time to keep thingsrunning smoothly.

We have a great bunch ofvolunteers. If you’d like to check outbecoming a volunteer or just come into escape the worst of the heat, we areopen Mondays, Wednesdays andFridays 10am - 3pm. We’d love to see

you soon so come in and enjoy theatmosphere too.

Jessica Clark

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Murray Darlings - Victor Harbor Retreat 2009Wow! What A Weekend!!

Well, our retreat in South Australia is over foranother year, and already we are planning

and dreaming about the next one! Queen Bee withan Attitude (Maureen) once again pulled offanother perfect retreat at Victor Harbor, the lastweekend in October. With nearly 60 red hatters inattendance representing several different chapters,including Maureen’s chapter, the ElizabethanWomen, Wine and Roses (Elizabeth), the CousinJennies (Yorke Peninsula) and of course the MurrayDarlings (Mannum) we all had such a wonderfultime, and made lots of new friends.

We arrived at the Salvation Army EncountersConference Centre, Victor Harbor on Fridayafternoon, (fitting in a bit of compulsory shoppingon the way in Strathalbyn). Our first task was tofind our dormitories and set up, and then it wastime to dress up in our glam and bling for dinner atthe Crown Hotel. What a spectacle to see all the redhatters there looking so elegant and beautiful. Weenjoyed our meals and last drinks (the conventioncentre is alcohol free) then headed back to camp fora meet and greet, and the chance to catch up withold acquaintances from last year’s retreat (or tomeet new friends for those who were there for thefirst time).

First thing after breakfast on Saturday we dressedup in our Halloween costumes, as we had ajournalist and photographer from the local papercome and check us out. Some of us stayed incostume, and roamed the shops of Victor Harbor,trick or treating! We all headed for the shops, andcame back to share our newly found treasures. TheOp shops in particular are always a real treat.

Back to camp for our lunch, which as always wasdelicious. Then the afternoon was ours to do with aswe pleased, some of us headed back to the shops, orplayed bocce, or went for a lovely long walk alongthe Esplanade. Some of us headed for the nearestwater hole! I have to confess, the Murray Darlingswere among the guilty ones; after a short rest I wentlooking for them and found a small group of themon their 3rd bottle of wine! Needless to say I joinedin – well, why not! We had a lovely relaxingafternoon, with lots of giggles.

Dinner Saturday night was in full Halloweenstyle, with witches, devils, and hobgoblins all out tohave a good time. We held our traditional‘untalent’ show after dinner, and what a show itwas. We were welcomed by her royal highness,Queen Liz, who gave her own version of an officialopening. This was followed by 18 other skits, jokes,songs and general frivolity. A couple of favouritesof mine were the story of “Rindacella (who livedwith her Sticked Wepmother) and her two Suglyisters” brilliantly performed by Heather (SparklingShiraz) and the stories that Jean shared with us(Jean is our oldest SA member, now well into her80's, an inspiration to us all).

We all retired to bed that night feeling very tiredand happy, with aching faces from laughing andsmiling so much! Sunday morning arrived, and timefor our pyjama breakfast. What fun to see everyonedressed in their PJ’s. Maureen had a special surprisefrom a couple of her chapter members, Susan andFiona, who presented her with a beautiful bouquetof red and purple native flowers. Then the truthcame out, they had got up early, and pinched the

flowers from around theneighbourhood, living up to the “Warning” poem– “I shall pick flowers from other people’s gardens”They were received with much hilarity and delight!

All too soon it was time to start packing up, withonly lunch and our final entertainment left to enjoy.The Rainbow singers from Mt Compass joined usafter lunch for an hour’s worth of beautiful singing(Lady Barber style). Then with much sadness it wastime to go home, with plans to see each other againnext year.

We had The Hall bus with us, and the trailer, andwhat a hoot trying to get all our gear stashed to gohome, especially after quite a few of us had morethan we started with (shopping is of course a‘national sport’ for red hatters!). At one stage, wehad bags and suitcases going in one side of thetrailer and others falling out the other side! Onceagain, thank you to The Hall for the opportunityfor our group to hire the bus, it is just such funtravelling together.

We are all very grateful to Queen Bee Maureenfor putting on this incredible retreat every year forus, she epitomises what red hatting is all about, andbrings us all so much joy. We can truly say that theVictor Harbor retreat is a weekend full of “FUN,FRIENDSHIP, FREEDOM andFULFILLMENT”

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Breakfast in our PJs Fun on the beach

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Caring For Country

Amid the tent town tears,the heartfelt hugs, the fearsas smoke hung, hiding the blackened hills,a cameraman asked apologetically,“Will you return?”“Oh yes,” she said, tiltingher head to gaze once moretoward the tragic hills,“We have a special feeling for that town.It is a beautiful place to live.We will return, we will return.We will rebuild, replant and remember.”

Upon a sandy rise above the vast expanseof Coorong, now almost dry, a silver threadbetween the coastal dunes and samphire flats,a cameraman asked apologetically,“Will you still live here?”“Oh yes,” he said, shading his eyesto gaze in sorrow along the thread.“We have a special feel for country.It is more than where we live.It is a part of us, our ancestors, our future.We are a part of it.We must care for country,or it cannot care for us.”

Jacqui Merckenschlager

Early November’s heat-waveis a reminder to prepare our

homes and properties for fire. Ifyou haven’t already cleaned uparound your house, why not do itnow? All flammable materialsuch as grasses and woodyweeds should be removed andlower branches of trees nearyour house trimmed. Do youhave a fire plan?

It’s not as dangerous here inour dry mallee as it is in theheavily timbered areas of theVictorian ranges, but I’vealways feared fire. No way couldI become a CFS volunteer.People who take on that task areranked above all others for me.They deserve our support in firepre-planning. I’d hate to putsome firefighter’s life in dangerdefending my unprotected homeand me. And the thought offleeing at the first whiff ofsmoke makes me feel ashamed.I figure that being well-preparedI can do my bit.

We’ve recently tested ourf i re -f ighting pump andunder-verandah sprinklersystem. Tanks are full, gutterscleaned and downpipe stoppersare within easy reach if we haveto use them to fill our gutterswith water. We buried a fewvaluable documents and USBmemory sticks with computerrecords in a sealed box in a safearea during “winter”. Beingrealistic about our determinationto stand and fight any fire, we’vealso rehearsed an evacuationoption. CFS hotline 1300 3623 6 1 . W e b s i t ewww.cfs.sa.gov.au

Water is another concern.We’re told that our watersituation is less critical thissummer. Let’s not get toorelaxed about water, though.We’re still taking more waterthan the system can replenish.Do the maths!

Jacqui Merckenschlager

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Mannum Uniting Church Dance GroupA Memorable Performance

On Saturday 14th November, I followed the crowd to the Annualconcert of Mannum Uniting Church Dance School.

More than seventy youngsters invited their audience to Follow theYellow Brick Road from Oz to Neverlands.

A variety of dance routines and clever costuming contributed to theenjoyable performance lessened onlyby the announcement that danceinstructors Marie Michopolous and Natacha Kolak will no longer be

conducting classes in Mannum.As their final tribute, the mother and daughter duo thrilled the

crowd with their energetic cameo routine.Thank you ladies, for giving our children the opportunity to

experience the joy of dancing, and thereby giving our community thepleasure of live local entertainment!

Heather Godleman

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We had a wonderful concert onSaturday night the 14th

November where the boys and girlsof the region put on a wonderfulperformance and, I hope, amemorable one for many who camefrom all areas to see it.

I need to apologise for notthanking all the people who madethis night happen as I was veryemotional and if I spoke I don’tthink many would have understoodwhat I was saying in between thetears, as this was our lastperformance.

AchSo, I would like to thankChris Pfitzner for coming to therescue and fixing the speakers so wecould have everyone hearing what

the girls were dancing to. Also,thanks to Jenny for getting the girlsice blocks to keep them cool on oneof the hottest days ever; HennyWyman for printing the ticketsevery year, dressing the girls at theback and this year at the door;Wayne for compering for the fifthyear now; Nan for all the programsand certificates for the last 5 years;my mums Deb Clark, Roselie Story,Leanne Waterhouse, HeatherHarris, Helen Cliffe, NikkiGraziano, Raylene Dabinett, DebAmos, Janet Grabowski and dadTerry Schutz for putting a screen infront of the stage so it looked nicer.

Thanks are also due to the mumsand dads who put the chairs out for

each performance,put them back atthe end of the nightand then swept andv a c u u m e d t h ewhole centre beforewe could all gohome.

It was worthevery bit of sweatand tears to see theexcitement and joyon the children’sfaces, or when theywould stop in themiddle of theirroutine to see ifthey could find a

mum, dad or grandparent in theaudience.

Most of all I would like to thankmy daughter Natacha for being myrock helping every week, becausewithout her pulling me into lineand organising me, making sure Ididn’t forget anything (music,dance steps, drinks, food, etc.) withmy feather brain I wouldn’tsurvive.

Even my grandchildren deservesome praise. From the time theywere born, once a week for the pastfour years they have been shovedfrom one set of arms to another sowe could teach.

I must include my husband Peterand son in law Mark for putting upwith us being tired, movingfurniture around at weekends forroom to make up more routines,

going shopping for music ormaking them find it and makingthem tape music over and overagain. They did it all withoutcomplaining because they knewhow much we loved teaching thosebeautiful children who always makeyou laugh or cry, to see their littlefaces when they are so proud of allthey can do.

Thanks also to the uniting churchcommunity for being so welcoming,and opening up their doors to makethis happen.

Finally, I would like to thank youall, the people of Mannum andsurrounding areas, for giving us thetime to teach those beautifulchildren to dance and perform foryou. We feel blessed. Love always,

Marie Michopoulos

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Mid Murray CouncilEnd of Year Report

This past year has been a busy one for Council,including the CEO, staff, Mayor and

Councillors. A total of 23 committees areattended by them along with Senior staff ofCouncil, to address everyday issues and the like.

The Planning Policy Work Group has nowbecome a Section 41 Committee of Council, nowknown as the Strategic Planning andDevelopment Policy Committee. The Committeeis responsible for working with Council PlanningStaff and Consultants on planning policy anddevelopment Issues.

This Committee has been proactive with theforward planning of the Mannum Township PlanAmendment Report and several otherdevelopment plan amendments are currentlyunderway. The Mannum Township DPA looks tobe finalized early in the new year.

From January to October this year Council hasso far processed 423 development applicationsand is on track to reach 550 by the end of theyear.

The Audit Committee of Council has beenworking closely with external assistance alongwith Council’s accountant to address thecomplexity of reporting withbudget informationto members and ratepayers.

Council’s Reserves Committee has beenworking extensively on the management of themany reserves within our Council area and, fortheMannum community, has been looking closelyat Bolto and Haythorpe Reserves issues to better

manage them in the future.The Mannum Caravan Park Committee meet

bi-monthly along with representatives from theCommunity, and the Mannum Leisure CentreCommittee meets monthly to address and solveissues with the day to day running of theseestablishments.

Drought committees and a Ferries WorkingParty have been closely associated with Councilto address the issues on the current state of thearea and river.

In the recent budget review, Mannum fairedreasonably with some new projects beingapproved; these will be announced soon.

The past year also saw Council undertake someextra projects as a result of the FederalInfrastructure Grants from the FederalGovernment as most of the local projects havebeen finalized, these included the upgrade of theBolto Reserve Boat Ramp and the walking trailalong Purnong Road.

Council decided to purchase the old primaryschool building for the Mannum and surroundingcommunities future use. Council should takeownership of this building early in the New Year.

There have been some other interesting projectsfor Mannum.

• As previously budgeted in Council’s last term,the construction of the new Mannum office hasfinally been completed and has been welcomed bythe staff and community users. Thank you foryour patience whilst the building was under

construction. Council is currently looking ataddressing the disabled entranceway into theoffice and Leisure Centre buildings.

• A new entranceway into Mannum has beenproposed, and funding has been sought for such aproject.

• Unfortunately due to time restraints with theFederal Grant application, Council had to putthe Skate Park project on the backburner.

Another main issue was the suitability of theproposed site for the Park.

The current plan is to look at the Northern endof Mary Ann Reserve, next to the existingplayground.

Council has consulted with an Engineer todraw up a Concept Plan for the Park, and hasresolved to apply for $159,000 from the secondround of Federal Government Infrastructuregrants. Consultation on the proposal hascommenced and copies of the concept plan areavailable from the Mannum office or on Council’swebsite at:

www.mid-murray.sa.gov.au.Further information will be available on the

progress of this as it moves forward.The Mid Murray Council, CEO, Mayor,

Councillors and Staff would like to take thisopportunity to wish all of their Ratepayers a Safeand Happy Christmas and New Year! Ensuringall that 2010 will bring with it anotherdemanding but constructive time in Council!

Cr Kerry Yeates

From the Lions Den

The Mannum Lions AnnualAuction was heldon Saturday, 7th

November and it was a great success.Despite the hot weather there was a

huge turn-out of people at theshowgrounds and hundreds of itemswent under the hammer in a five hourmarathon.

Everything was there for the buyers

- a caravan, a car, a spa, wine, boats,antique and modern furniture, tools,sporting gear and even the kitchensink.

Despite the hot weather the numberof registered bidders was up by 70%on last year.

Donated goods alone broughtnearly $4000 and with the addition

of profits from commission items, asausage sizzle and the sale of colddrinks, the total earnings for the daywere over $6000.

The Lions president, BarryBurdett, said that he was delightedwith the amount of support the localcommunity gave to the Lions andthat the donation of so many valuable

items was greatlyappreciated.

The proceeds willenable the Lions to continue theirsupport of local, national and globalcauses.

David DowleyMannum Lions Publicity

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Carnivore Viewing PlatformOfficially Open At Monarto

Zoos South Australia ispleased to announce that the

Carnivore Viewing Platform,known as ‘Windana’ at MonartoZoo, is now open.

‘Windana’ meaning ‘to hunttogether’, describes the threecarnivore groups which visitorshave the opportunity to watchthroughout the day; AfricanPainted Dogs, Lions andHyenas.

During these new all-dayviewings, visitors can see thetwo six-month-old SpottedHyena cubs, Armani andMakhali, the latest additions toMonarto’s Hyena population.

The opening of the ‘WindanaViewing Platform’ completesthe third of five stages ofMonarto Zoo’s new animalviewing and interactive visitorexperience.

Visitors will now have theopportunity to see the Lion prideand the African Wild Dog packbeing fed during informative andentertaining keeper talks.

As a part of Zu-Loop, visitorscan also visit this awe-inspiringpart of the Zoo by either acommuter safari bus or by bushwalking track.

The new ‘Windana ViewingPlatform’ has been strategically

placed betweenthe Lion, Dog and Hyenaenclosures.

“The raised platform gives a‘bird’s eye’ view of naturalanimal behaviours, and walkingtrails link the platform to otheranimal enclosures in the Park,”Mrs Heather Caddick, Presidentof Zoos SA, said.

“If we are able to make anemotional connection betweenpeople and wildlife, we are moreable to inform them about theimportance of conservation, andways to help save animals fromextinction.”

Associate Director, Peter Clarksaid the new platform meantvisitors could now interact withthe Lions, Painted Dogs, andHyena, while highlighting theanimals’ conservation in thewild.

“This platform would not havebeen possible without thesupport from the Department ofInnovation Industry, Science andResearch, the State Governmentand Life Member of Zoos SASue Nudl,” Mr Clark said.

Emily Rice

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last for an hour. Cost will be gold coin donation on theday. Sessions will cater for different levels of ability butis suitable for people with joint, muscular/skeletal orarthritic conditions as well as more able bodied clients.Tai Chi will not be run during the school holidays.

FORTNIGHTLYThursday * Scrabble Day. (*Dates change so please ring to confirm

times.) Come and enjoy a relaxed game of scrabble.Cost $2 for the morning or $6 for a cooked lunch

MONTHLY2nd Monday 1:30pm Mannum Red Cross1st Wednesday 7:00pm Wellbeing Nucleus Discussion Group. Evolved from

Mediation, Pastoral Care, Enneagram, Art & Soul Groups.2nd & 4th Wed 11am-2pm Men’s Group. Socialisation and companionship. $6 for

centre based activities including a cooked lunch. Outingsare held on a regular basis. Costs may vary on these days.

3rd Wednesday 10:00am Women’s Health and Information Group.3rd Wednesday 1:30-3pm Card Afternoon. Bring your cards and participate in a

friendly relaxed game of 500, Canasta, Bridge, Whist (thechoice is yours!). Cost $2 (includes afternoon tea.)

4th Wed 6:30-9:30pm Men’s Discussion Group. Ralph on 8569 1264.

If you would like to attend any of the Day Centre programs but cannot drivehere, please contact me (8569 0219) and I will arrange transport for you.

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Mannum Golf Club

The hot weather inNovember has played a

major part in low playingnumbers during the month.This was especially evidentin the Golf Clubs’ annualHam and Turkey day held onSunday 8th November, where24 players braved the heat.Congratulations go to JeffApplebee who won the daywith an impressive 40 points,with second place going toHilary Miller on 39 points.

A special mention is due toone of the Clubs’ Ladymembers Sandra Applebeewho, while holidaying earlierin the year in Darwin,dec i d e d t o en t e r a

Drummond Golf Competitionwhere she won the day. Shethen had to go on and playedin Melbourne in late Octoberwhere she finished arespectable 5th in her division- well done!

Don’t forget about ourauction on Saturday 12th

December. If you have anyclean saleable items you nolonger need or use we canarrange to have them pickedup. All donations will begratefully accepted. For allenquiries contact the GolfClub on 8569 2066.

A reminder: the Golf Clubis always looking for newplayers. With school holidays

approaching you couldconsider taking the kids outfor a round of golf. Allschool students can play freeof charge, and golf clubs areavailable upon request, justcontact the Club (8569 2066)to make arrangements. WithChristmas also nearing whynot buy a membership forone of your family or friends.We have membershippackages to suit your needs.

T h e M a n a g e m e n tCommittee would like towish everyone a safe andhappy Christmas, with goodgolfing in 2010.

Neil Warhurst

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Mannum Police

Now that thewarmer weather

is here, there has been anincrease in unacceptable activityin the district.

A significant amount of crimeis occurring which should haveor would have been seen bysomeone. Community membersare urged to contact the Policewhenever they see or hearanything as it will assist in thedetection of offenders and thereduction in crime.

The list below may promptsome members of thecommunity about things theysaw but didn’t think matteredmuch. Small snippets ofinformation fromseveral sourcesgives us a large amount ofinformation to work with.

1/10/09 - 31/10/09Outboard motor stolen fromHouseboat at Noa No Landing.

13/10/09 - 22/10/09Sliding door broken on house atCowirra. $1000 of fishing tacklestolen.

23/10/09 - 24/10/09Convertible Café broken into andTV kitchen appliances andconfectionary and food stolen.

24/10/09Three 10 year old childrenentered a moored houseboat atMary Ann Reserve and stolealcohol and smallgoods. Youthswere confronted and returnedproperty to victim.

24/10/09 - 26/10/09A float was removed from a pipein the river which caused pipe tosink to bottom and take in sandwhich damaged the attachedpump.

29/10/09 - 5/11/09Offenders entered the office of abusiness in Walker Avenue andstole a computer containing thebusiness records of the victim.

30/10/09 - 1/11/09A property was entered onCowirra Swamp Road and aplasma TV was stolen.

31/10/09Offenders removed a magneticsign from the side of vehicle inDiercks Road. The signadvertised Power FM and Radio5MU.

3/11/09 - 4/11/09A display cabinet was smashedat a Randell Street business.

3/11/09 - 4/11/09Offender damaged a door andblinds at a property in BretagStreet. The offender wasarrested.

5/11/09 - 12/11/09Offenders have jemmied thedoor into a large shed at theMannum Waters site. Nil wasstolen.

6/11/09 - 8/11/09Offenders stole scaffolding fromthe 3 mile valve on the Adelaidepipeline.

9/11/09A house in Cliff Street wasentered and a wallet and mobilephone was stolen. The victimsaw a red Commodore with NSWplates with two males leavingthe premises as she returnedhome. Assistance in identifyingthe vehicle is sort.

10/11/09A male was caught shop stealingin a Randell Street business andwas reported.

13/11/09 - 14/11/0920 Multi coloured lights were

s to len f rom anaddress in ElizabethStreet.

14/11/09 - 15/11/09Solar garden lights were stolenfrom an address in SickerdickStreet.

15/11/09A window in the Mannum VisitorInformation Centre was shatteredin broad daylight. Someonemust have seen what happenedor who did it.

15/11/09 - 16/11/09A brand new trailer was stolenfrom Noa No landing.

16/11/09A car window was smashed atAngas Valley. The offenders areknown and will be reported.

A male adult was arrested foraggravated assault while using afirearm and possession of anunregistered firearm.

A male adult was reported forexceeding the prescribedconcentration of alcohol anddriving under disqualification.

An Adelaide man was arrestedfor returning to licensedpremises, disorderly behaviourand resisting arrest in RiverLane.

A male adult was reported fordriving while unlicensed.

The following offences werealso noted.10 Infringement Notices issued for

Speeding.8 Cautions issued for speeding.2 Reported for unlicensed1 No helmet.2 Environmental Nuisance (Loud

music).2 Fail to keep left.1 Seat belt.

Sergeant Mick Towie

Contacting Mannum Police

Urgent emergencyassistancecall 000. For police attendancecall 131 444.

If you need to contact us forother matters either visit thestation or call 8569 2211.

This may be answered by theMurray Bridge station. Theywill contact us by radio andthen we will contact you.

Your police are available 24hours a day.

Emergency 000Police attendance 131 444Mannum Station 8569 2211

Have Faith

Don’t give yourself a heart attackAnticipating loss or lack!Increase your faith, stay pure and true,Then shelter in God’s love for you!

Be confidant in what you say!God meets our needs in every way!Don’t ever doubt; and do not fear!God is in charge – all through the year!

Rita Gade

Mannum Golf ClubCompetition Results

Sponsor: Unforgettable HouseboatsCompetition: Stableford31/10/2009Winner of the Day

N Warhurst Score 37A Grade

M Bormann Score 37R Scriven Score 37R Porter Score 36D Wilson Score 33B Fisher Score 33

Nearest the Pin4 and 13 B Fisher6 and 15 N BottroffSponsor: Leith Kahl CabinetsCompetition: Stableford7/11/2009Winner of the day

N Bottroff Score 41A Grade

M Morrissey Score 41A Reichstein Score 39J Applebee Score 38N Warhurst Score 37

Nearest the Pin6 and 15 A Reichstein

Sponsor: Mid Murray StorageCompetition: Stableford14/11/2009Winner of the day

M Morrissey Score 42A Grade

S Mcglashan Score 37T Miller Score 37N Warhurst Score 34

Nearest the Pin4 and 13 M Morrissey6 and 15 N Dalton

Sponsor: Mannum IceCompetition: Stableford21/11/2009Winner of the day

R Scriven Score 47A Grade

J Applebee Score 44K Dohnt Score 41M Bormann Score 41N Warhurst Score 41

Nearest the Pin4 and 13 M Morrissey6 and 15 L Riordan

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Mannum Probus ClubMurraylands Regional Day of Friendship

Mannum Probus Club hostedthe Regional Friendship

and Fellowship Day recently.More than 150 Probus membersf r o m M u r r a y B r i d g e ,Strathalbyn, Tailem Bend,Meningie, Lameroo andMannum attended the day. Theevent was held in the MannumCommunity Club with tea,coffee and biscuits on arrival.

Prior to luncheon, Jacqy andCliff Stoddardt, who hail fromWistow in the Adelaide Hills,performed various items onguitar and ukelele with a goodold fashioned sing song. Theyare very good entertainers (TinCan Alley Band).

After a well presentedluncheon prepared by theCommunity Club, generalquizzes were held with eachProbus Club having a turn toanswer the questions. MurrayBridge won the quiz session by2 points. Mannum’s PresidentCynthia Harbour presented the

trophy to the Murray BridgePresident Dirk Stegmeyer.

Murray Bridge Probus Clubwill host the RegionalFriendship Day next year inOctober 2010.

A great day of fellowship andlaughter was had by all at ourNovember meeting. Guestspeakers for the day were Loisand Ray Quast from Punthari.Their presentation was based ona DVD of photographs of thedisastrous bushfires in Victoria.Ray and Lois travelled toVictoria in early May to helpwith the voluntary work infencing and the general clean upwork. They certainly gave us the“big picture” of how disastrousthe fires were.

The meeting on December 7th

will be the final event for theyear with our Christmas breakup luncheon in the MannumCommunity Club.

Trevor Frahn

Tirra Lirra Book GroupYear of Wonders: a novel of the PlagueAuthor: Geraldine BrooksFourth Estate, 2002

The author, Geraldine Brooks,was raised in Sydney and

after graduating from theUniversity of Sydney shebecame a reporter and later awar correspondent. This is thefirst of her three acclaimednovels. Her second novel“March” won the Pulitzer prizefor fiction.

Year of Wonders was inspiredby the true story of Eyam,Derbyshire, where the villagersagreed to quarantine themselveswhen plague reached the villagein 1675.

This fictionalized account istold through the eyes of Anna, ayoung housemaid. Widowedwith two young sons she isbefriended by the youngminister’s wife who, recognizingher intelligence, teaches her toread.

The plague comes to thevillage on an infected bolt ofcloth sent from London. Thecharismatic young minister

convinces the villages tov o l u n t a r i l y q u a r a n t i n ethemselves to stop the spread ofthe disease.

As the death toll rises some ofthe villagers, in their fear andignorance, turn from prayer andherbal cures to sorcery andwitch-hunting. Anna must copewith deaths in her own familybut she is a survivor and asplendid heroine. This is herstory as well as the moving storyof a community.

Don’t be put off by the title, inspite of the grim subject and themany tragic happenings, thiswasn’t a depressing read. All ofour members found it powerfuland unforgettable and were allappreciative of GeraldineBrooks’ superb descriptiveprose.

This is a highly recommendedbook and Mannum Library has itin stock.

Jo Kader

Mannum Express Freight

Pickup and Delivery

Freight delivered to and picked up from:

! Mannum and surrounding areas! Murray Bridge! Mt Barker! Littlehampton! Adelaide

Freight for areas outside our regular delivery areacan be collected from our depot in Mannum

Phone: 0433 961 023 or 8569 2695

Probus Club Presidents Ron Wibley, Tailem Bend; Kevin Byrne, Lameroo; DirkStegmeyer, Murray Bridge; Cynthia Harbour, Mannum; Ron Fiebig, Meningie; MickHarbour, Assistant Secretary and Rex Anderson, Strathalbyn.

Issue Number 42 Mannum Mag Page 19

2010 Courses

Courses and classes will continue in 2010, and are asalways open to all members of our community.

Commencing in 2010Getting the Most out of your Computer

Wednesday Night ClassStarting on February 3rd

6:00pm - 9:00pm, 10 weeksStarting Out on Your Computer

Tuesday 2nd February6:00pm - 9:00pm, 5 weeks

Art ClassesRecommence Monday 11th January

The Art Classes are as popular as ever and it’s great tosee new faces and we welcome more.

The last Art Class for 2009 will be on Monday 21st

December, and will continue in 2010 on Monday 11th

January.Get in quick. Registration is essential to avoid

disappointment.Call MMCSS 8569 2129 for more details.

A Family Christmas

Charlie was really enjoying Christmas this year.He hadn’t expected to. The family always

gathered at his parents’ farm, their traditional‘home place’ and it was a hectic round of familyvisiting: aunts, uncles, cousins and children of allages. Charlie looked around at his noisy, excitedfamily and wondered how such a chaotic scenecould generate so much peace in his heart.

Charlie had returned full of anger after a recentstint photographing environmental destructionfor a prestigious news magazine. He had fullyintended to make a quick exit from the annualfamily gathering and spend the rest of his holidayat his city flat with his sophisticated and worldweary colleagues. He needed to land anothercontract and networking was the way to go. UncleGerry’s funeral had changed all that.

Charlie’s uncle Gerry had been the familycelebrity. He and his brilliant wife Elaine hadtoured the world, sendingarticles on internationalconflicts, political scandals, human misery andmost recently environmental issues, to all theleading magazines. It was uncle Gerry who hadinspired Charlie to take up photographicjournalism and uncle Gerry’s reputation that hadgiven him a better than average chance at his firstcontract. After that, Charlie had managed quitewell. He had been looking forward to catching upwith his uncle and aunt in the new year but uncleGerry had had a stroke while travelling in theMiddle East and had been flown home inNovember. He hadn’t survived and Elaine hadarranged to have him buried in the family plot.She planned to fly home to her own family forChristmas after the service.

Naturally Charlie drove home for the funeral.All the celebrities filed out of the church andCharlie escaped from his relatives and followedElaine out a side door. She was walking slowly up

the hill to the grave and Charlie stood watchingher. She was a regal, prepossessing figure evennow. Tall, slender and immaculately groomed, shestill stood out in a crowd. It struck Charlie that hemight not have another chance to thank her for theinfluence she and Gerry had had on his life and hehurried after her.

When he reached her she was standing beside thegrave and staring quietly back at the chatteringfamily group moving towards the church hall. “Alot of them aren’t there?” muttered Charlie. Itnever failed to surprise him how the family hadgrown every time he returned. He was constantlypresented with nieces and nephews by his threeolder siblings. There were five now and more tocome he suspected. His uncle George and auntHarriet had also both married and added threemore to his generation and he had lost count oftheir progeny. “Yes,” smiled Elaine, “quite acrowd really.”

“They never heard of the population explosion,I guess. You and uncle Gerry made yourcontribution to society quite differently.” saidCharlie.

“We were of the cold war generation. We werevery concerned that someone would eventuallydrop ‘the bomb’ as we called it. It didn’t seem thekind of world to bring children in to. I would haveliked to, at first. But that bomb kept hanging overour heads. First Russia, then China and now theMiddle East. There were so many crises. It seemedthe world would never be at peace.”

“It still doesn’t.”“No,” Elaine replied and burst into tears. “But,

you know Charlie, I’m old and Gerry’s dead andwe never had a family. And they never droppedthat bomb.”

“I always thought you had something to do with

that,” said Charlie “and you do have a family.That’s what I wanted to tell you, that you anduncle Gerry showed me how I can to give to theworld. And I don’t think I’ll be the only one.”

“Thank you Charlie, I needed that,” smiledElaine as they turned to leave.

Charlie was very quiet on the walk back downthe hill. He had to struggle to raise a smile as hissister came running up to give him a hug - andpresent a drooling infant for his inspection. “Sis,do you ever worry about the populationexplosion?” Charlie blurted.

“I worry about lot of things Charlie,” shereplied. “I figure the world needs changing and weneed all the help we can get. I’m raising my kids tohelp, it’s the best I can do.”

Charlie spent the next three days helping hisparents prepare for the family gathering onChristmas. Charlie awoke on the day to laughterand delicious smells drifting from the kitchen.

“I’ll be right back, Mum. I need to talk to Dad,”said Charlie later, as he headed for the shed wherehis Dad could usually be found on days like this.Sure enough Dad was there, putting the finishingtouches on some Christmas toys and enjoying a bitof peace and quiet.

“Dad,” asked Charlie, “Will there ever bepeace?”

“Is now, if you know where to look. Peace is likea lot of things; you have to take it where you findit. Main thing is to appreciate it when you have itand to share it when you can. Might not be in yourMum’s kitchen if we’re late for dinner though.”

They hurried back to the house together, to findthe house filling up rapidly as chattering relativesspilled down the drive. Charlie smiled. For now,life was very, very good.

Vivian Garner

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Teeth for life

An Australian AdventureVivian Garner

(The house is sold - but whatwill they do with the shoes?)

April 8th, 1974 - Monday

Neighbours gave usprawns - Regan ate one. Sheknew by his face he didn’t likeit. Trying to be diplomatic, hesaid, “It must have been the wayI ate it.”

April 14th, 1974 - SundayWent to Quipolly Dam this

Easter Sunday but everyone’saway. No church. Saw 50 blackswans and ducks, etc. I wasdelegated to open stock gates tocross the railway track. Thecreek had concrete fords, notbridges.

April 21st, 1974 - SundayRain

April 22nd, 1974 - MondayWent into Tamworth, priced

cameras to record the trip home,

saw Bev again. More rain.

April 23rd, 1974 - TuesdayWashed; hope it doesn’t rain

I’m out of diapers.Letter from Mom. Dad’s

birthday cards arrived 2 weekslate. The mail was messed up bystrikes at the Sydney mailexchange.

May 1st, 1974 - WednesdayI went to ladies tennis day; am

I stiff? It was cold in thoseskimpy costumes. Lots of kids.Tea and biscuits after. Estherwas good. Back home for lunch.

I Bought a camera on theweekend - $250. ECG wouldnever let me spend that alone. Ishould take him shopping withme all the time.

It’s detail time again; insurecamera, sell house, cancelinsurance, get travel insuranceand find accommodation for

June, July, etc., etc., etc.Sold the house - I hope.

Looking forward to going homebut …

Pat Harris to the rescue. Hefound us a house at BurleighHeads that the owner rents forsummer. It’s called ‘Afton’ -only $25 a week.

I Spent afternoon learning theropes of family travel ‘Aussiestyle’. Pat laughed when I toldher about scandalous motelrates. He said most families stayat ‘caravan parks’ and useon-site vans. Breakfast in thevan, frozen drinks in the coolerwith sandwiches for lunch. Cook‘tea’ in the van - remember tofreeze tomorrow’s drinks and‘Bob’s your uncle.’

Kids camp was cancelled dueto floods. Oh well, I signed themfor tennis coaching in the 2nd

week of the May holidays.

Just realised Terra Lea wasbrown and energetic andkeeping up with the rest.

May 2nd, 1974 - ThursdayPup got the worst of a

disagreement with a big yellowlab and has a cut leg.

He also a collection of oddshoes: 1 blue mule, 1 blueslipper, 1 white sand shoe and 1gold shoe - most embarrassing.

May 4th, 1974 - SaturdayWent to Quirindi to the

lookout - took pictures andbroke the film - must be morecareful towards the end.

May 6th, 1974 - MondayWent into Tamworth with Pat,

Ray and kids. We shopped andhad lunch in the park, then wentto the lookout for more pictures.Lovely day - warm, sunny.

To be continued

Two hikers walking through the woods attract the attention of a vicious-looking bear. The bear notices them, and starts to walk toward them.The first hiker immediately opens his backpack, pulls out a pair of gym shoes, and starts taking his boots off. The second hiker looks at him and says,

“You're crazy! You’ll never be able to outrun that bear!”“Oh, I know that. Bears are much faster than humans. I have no hope of ever being able to outrun a bear.”“If you know that, why are you changing boots?”“Well, the way I figure it,” the first hiker replied, “I don’t have to outrun the bear. I only have to outrun you.”

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170th Anniversary of the Mt Bryan ExpeditionMorgan community to re-enact arrival of 1839 Murray River Expedition

When you have crossedB ryan Creek nea r

Morgan, have you everwondered how the creek foundits name?

For many years, a writer,filmmaker and historian GraemeMcVitty made it his lifelongpassion and perhaps evenobsession to find out how HenryBryan disappeared some 170years ago during the Mt BryanExpedition from Currency Creekto the Great Bend in Morgan.

The expedition was led byGovernor Gawler in 1839 andaccompanied by Captain Sturt,three women and othersincluding 18 year old HenryBryan.

In the early 1950's whentravelling from Morgan toLoxton by bus, the bus driver’scommentary intrigued Graemeas to how a person coulddisappear in such low lying bushterrain. This started an amazing60 year journey of research andpassionate dedication to thememory of Henry Bryan.

Graeme made it his mission inlife to one day track down theroute that Henry Bryan andGovernor Gawler had taken andto go out and find the physicalremains of Bryan. This led to theidentification of the route thefive riders had taken.

After leaving Adelaide on the22nd November 1839, theexpedition set sail on the 26th

November from Currency Creekand travelled the length of the

Murray River until arriving atthe Great Bend at Morgan on the10th December.

Based on Graeme’s research,on the 11th December, whilst themain party remained at theBend, Gawler, Sturt, Inman,Craig and Bryan rode outnorthwards to explore thecountry. At about 12 noon, on asmall hill to the NE of thecampsite, Gawler named a hill inthe distance ‘Mt Bryan’ (nearHallett, north of Burra) afterHenry Bryan.

On Friday 13th December, atthe base of Mt Bryan, the party’swater supplies were depleted.Gawler and Bryan set off fromthe group to ride back to campto find a rescue party. Sturt,Inman and Craig followed alittle time later but travelled in adifferent direction towards thesouth to search for water.

About 8am on the 14th

December, with the temperaturewell into the century, Gawlerand his horse could not proceed.Bryan handed over his horse inorder that Gawler could ride the14 or so miles to camp. Henryfollowed on foot with Gawler’shorse in lead. An hour later, ahot wind in the Burra Creekflood plain whipped up a duststorm causing Gawler tocollapse and Bryan to veer offcourse.

According to the trackers,Bryan continued for about 6miles “southward” where heremoved the saddle from the

horse he was leading. TheTrackers found Bryan had ataken a few steps towards theSSE and then all signs vanished.

Bryan was never seen again tothis day and surprisingly has noteven been declared missing,presume dead or a deathcertificate issued! In 2004, fourof the descendants of the 5riders gathered near Morgan onthe 14th December and held thefirst ever Memorial Service forthe Soul of Henry Bryan. A hugestone monument stands onSamson Well Road about 700metres north of the GoyderHighway (Morgan-Burrahighway).

The mystery and intrigue thatsurrounds this disappearance islegendary and is a story that willbe reflected in a re-enactmentand narration to acknowledgethe 170th anniversary of thishistoric event at the MorganCommemoration Fair onSaturday December 12th at theLion’s Riverfront Park atMorgan by the MorganCommunity Development andTourism Association.

Thirty members of the SouthAustralian scouts will row fromScotts Creek (south of Morgan)to Morgan to depict the arrivalof the party along with characterroles played by members of theMorgan Community.

“I applaud the tenacity andpassion that Graeme McVittyhas devoted to this project and

wish all participants well in there enactment. An important partof history could be lost if it werenot for commemorative projectssuch as this”, Mayor Ian Mannsaid.

The 170th Anniversary of theM t B r y a n E x p e d i t i o nCommemoration Fair will beheld at the Lion’s RiverfrontPark at Morgan on Saturday 12th

December commencing at 10:00a.m

Live entertainment willcommence at 12 noon until lateand the feature entertainmentwill showcase the amazingtalents of the SA Detachment ofthe Royal Australian Navy Bandinto the evening supported bylocal bands the Rusty Boys andthe Riverland Band.

The award winning MorganChristmas Pageant will be heldat 6:00 p.m. led by the NavyBand and will feature manyunique and creative floats by thecommunity of Morgan.

Food stalls, amusements, wineand craft stalls will be availableand admission is free so bringalong the family and don’t missthis great day out on the banksof the Murray River at Morgan.

For further details on the eventcontact Heather Pinnington ofthe Morgan CommunityDevelopment and TourismAssociation Special EventsCommittee on 0419 853534 orvisit:

www.morgan.org.au

Gawler’s camp at Morgan

Mannum History Group

The group held its A.G.M. on the 12th ofNovember and made increasing

membership one of its main aims for thecoming year.

We are pleased to announce that theplinths for the Cemetery have been madeand only the hot weather has preventedinstallation at the time of writing. Thankyou to our donors for their generosity andtheir patience.

The next stage will be to commission asign for the Information Booth displaying amap to help people locate the graves theywish to visit.

We wish everyone a happy Christmas andNew Year.

Kay Stevenson

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As we about enter the BBQ season, it is important to refresh your memory on theetiquette of this outdoor cooking activity.

When a man volunteers to do the BBQ the following chain of events occurs.The woman buys the food, makes the salad, prepares the vegetables, and makes

dessert. The woman prepares the meat for cooking, places it on a tray along withthe necessary cooking utensils and sauces, and takes it to the man who is loungingbeside the grill - beer in hand. The woman remains outside the compulsory threemetre exclusion zone where the exuberance of testosterone and other manlybonding activities can take place without the interference of the woman.

Here comes the important part: THE MAN PLACES THE MEAT ON THE GRILL.The woman then goes inside to organize the plates and cutlery, comes out to tell

the man that the meat is looking great. He thanks her and asks if she will bringanother beer while he flips the meat.

Important again: THE MAN TAKES THE MEAT OFF THE GRILL AND HANDS IT TOTHE WOMAN.

The woman then prepares the plates, salad, bread, utensils, napkins, sauces, andbrings them to the table. After eating, the woman clears the table and does thedishes.

And most important of all: Everyone PRAISES the MAN and THANKS HIM for hiscooking efforts.

The man asks the woman how she enjoyed “her night off.” And, upon seeing herannoyed reaction, concludes that there’s just no pleasing some women...

Angie’s Cooking Tips

The Christmas party season isapproaching faster than

Santa can do his laps. So I havea couple of recipes for you thatare quick, easy, healthy and canwork extremely well together orin the case of the Carrot andYoghurt Dip, can be used at aBarbeque as an accompanimentor even a base for a tasty wrapon a hot day.

Wishing you all a greatChristmas and New Year. I lookforward to continuing tocontribute articles in 2010.

Carrot and Yoghurt Dip4 carrots, grated2 tbsp cumin seed

1 tbsp mustard seed1 tbsp olive oil2 cloves garlic crushed¾ to 1 cup yoghurt

Salt and pepper to taste

MethodHeat a frying pan to

medium-hot, add oil, cuminseeds, wait 20 seconds then addmustard seeds, when the seedsstart popping, turn heat down tomedium, add garlic and stir justto combine. Then add the gratedcarrot, stirring to mix and onceor twice until the carrot is justcooked to ‘al dente’, cool. Whencool add yoghurt, salt andpepper to taste.

Turkish Bread ‘Crackers’Turkish breadOlive oil

MethodPre-heat oven to slow, 120C.

Slice bread as thinly as possible,½cm is good. Place in a largebowl, drizzle or spray with oliveoil, toss to coat.

Position sliced bread onto abaking tray in a single layer(cramming close together isOK). Cook until crisp and dry,approximately 20 minutesdepending on thickness. Oncecool these economical ‘gourmet’crackers will store in an airtightcontainer for up to a month, if

they last that long!Switch UpReplace the carrot with fresh

beetroot, and add 1 tbsp fennelseed along with the cumin seed.I promise you once you havemade this you will want to makeit again and again.

Send your article suggestionsto Angie, 39 Randell, StMannum, SA 5238or Email:

mmcss.angroesler@internode.on.net

Angie Roesler

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Memories of MannumMemories of a Mannum Milkman: Geoff Gobbett

Geoff at 75, busies himself with church duties as an elder of the local UnitingChurch parish, travelling with his wife Beryl by car and caravan, as well astinkering in his shed with his motorbike.

Since the Rev. Rod Mann left Mannum some time ago, the parish has beenwithout a minister, and this has meant that the church elders have had agreater role in maintaining church services in the district.

We lived in River Lane next to adairy with 30 or 40 cows when

I was growing up. I delivered milkwith a horse and cart for 6 months in1955, the year I married Beryl, thedaughter of the dairy farmer nextdoor. We moved into theirdownstairs flat, and today it is thepremises of Vagabond Houseboats.

Just before the flood of ’56 we werepicking up milk from four dairies;Syd Schulz, Ted Haythorpe, AlanRathjen, and Ray Rathjen. Duringthe flood, I drove over to Charlestonin my Vanguard Ute at 3 am tocollect the five or six 10 gallon cansof milk for the delivery round.

Of course we had to move housebecause we were flooded out, and wewent to a little railway cottage atAppamurra. That’s where we wereliving when our first daughter wasborn in1956.

While the river was flooded, Idelivered milk to up to twelvecustomers along Purnong Road inmy motorised rowing boat on thelagoon, and finished somewherebetween 8:30 and 9am.

I worked for my father-in-law,Andy Bisset, until we bought thebusiness in1975. It was a lot of work;eighty hours a week, even though weonly delivered on six days, it wasalmost 7 days work with all thecleaning and sterilizing. And wedelivered to Palmer on three days aweek, too.

There were big frosts in 1977 thatmany people might remember,because many of Mannum’s fruittrees died (frosted) that year. Manymornings that winter the money wasfrozen to the bottom of the jugs,saucepans or billy cans, and it was ahard year for dairy-farmers.

We used to sell 5 pound blocks ofFarmers Union mild, medium andmatured cheese as we had a coolroom for storage, and all sorts ofyoghurts and frozen dairy productscame in from 1986 to1987. We soldout in 1989 when bottled milkstarted to come in.

My delivery days really startedback when I was 12. I deliveredbread in Mannum with a horse andcart in the school holidays, and thenfor 12 months after I left schoolbefore I started my apprenticeship asa master baker in 1949 when Iwas15. I finished in 1954, but wasnever to be a baker. In those days,the Swan Reach Mailman would pickup 10 or 12 flour bags of bread fromthe bakery three times a week, andthrow them on the back of his ute forthe folk up the river. You couldn’tdo that now!

After 1989, I was involved as aFirst Aid Officer for St. JohnA m b u l a n c e , a n d b e c a m eSuperintendent in 1992. I held thispost for ten years, and finished in2002.

Geoff Gobbett

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An “Exciting” AnnualGeneral Meeting

The Hall has recently held anexciting Annual General

Meeting!! Exciting? How can anAGM be exciting? It was because20 interested, funny peopleattended, asked the questionslaughed together and 14 stood forelection to the managementcommittee. The Hall has acommittee with an age range from25 years to 80 years, which bringsa wide range of views and wisdom.

The reports from the past yearemphasised the support The Hallreceives from the community aswell as the hard work applying forgrants and donations.

A thank you goes to the MannumUniting Church Dance Club for agenerous donation presented toThe Hall at the Dance Group endof year performance. Theperformance was well presentedand appreciated and the donationat the end was a surprise. The newmanagement committee hasalready earmarked the money foran exciting addition for The Hall.

The weather has been hot, but wein The Hall have been sitting nearo u r n e wl y i n s t a l l e d a i rconditioner. Thanks go to Mr DonPeacock for his generosity ingiving us a great machine and toPeter Temme for installing itbefore the very hot weather.

Even in the heat, our bus tripshave been happening. Severalintrepid souls visited IKEA for aday out this month, while music,computer and cooking lessons havebeen happening and woodworkingbegan this week.

By now the Christmas tree fetehas been held. The Hall folk havebeen busy making, baking andfaking things to sell and giveaway. Hope you went and had afun time supporting the clubs thatput this on each year.

December is shaping up as a busymonth too. We have planned tripsto the Lobethal Lights, aChristmas Pizza Picnic, a Mysterybus trip with lunch as well as ourregular drop-in activities.

Terry Udy, Coordinator

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Well it’s that time of the year again and asthere will be no Mannum Mag published

until February 2010 I take this opportunity to wish everyone a Happyand Safe Christmas and New Year.

It is important to note that during this period it will be business asusual at CHIPS and the office will only be closed on Public Holidays.If you require assistance during this time please be sure to make yourarrangements well in advance as we do have staff taking annual leaveetc.

This is also a great time to thank all of the volunteers that deliverclients’ services and give so much of their own time to support Chipsand the community. Thank you, without our volunteers there wouldbe no “Chips”.

Another special mention to Males Meats for their support through2009 they have assisted us to assist many members of ourcommunity. Along with Mannum Lions Club and the many donationswe receive from church groups, community members and throughAnti-Poverty Week we have continued to meet this growing need.

Thank you to all members of the Board of Management. With yoursupport, I look forward to facing the challenges that will arise in2010.

Marion Wilson, Co-ordinator

Mannum Red Cross

The Mannum Red Cross Branchheld their final Card Luncheon

for the year on October 22nd, at theUniting Church Hall. The tradingtable and raffles raised $670.

A two course meal was provided,after which 500 cards and Bugs wereplayed. The afternoonconcluded withafternoon tea, coffee and biscuits.

The winner of 500 was GretchenCourtney from Murray Bridge, withan encouragement awardpresented to

Rhonda Kahl from Mannum.Emma Schubert from Woodside

was the winner of Bugs with thespecial prize won by Lois Parker fromMannum.

At the last Monthly Meetingarrangements were made to have astall at the Christmas Tree Fair, to beheld at St Martins Lutheren Hall onNovember 27th.

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2009 Community Calendar

DECEMBER

Mannum Christmas PageantCelebrating its 10th yearSaturday 5th, 6:00pm – 10:00pm,Fireworks at 9:00pm

Market/Trash ’n TreasureMannum ShowgroundsSunday 6th, 9:00am – 2:00pm, FreeAdmissionContact: Irene Lovell 8569 2541

Sites Available

Mannum Golf Club AuctionGolf ClubSaturday 12th, 10:00amContact: Golf Club 8569 2066

Mt Bryan Commemoration FairLion’s Riverfront Park, MorganSaturday 12th, from 10:00am. Freeadmission.Narrative of the Disappearance ofHenry Bryan at 2:30 pm; MorganChristmas Pageant at 6:00 pm

Mannum RSL Members’Christmas Party

Mannum Community ClubThursday 18th December, 12 noon$20 per person, including food andbeverage.

Carols by the RiverSunday 20th, 7:00pm-9:00pmMannum Town Choir, MannumCommunity College Choir, MurrayBridge Community Concert Band, ASouth African Choir, BalaklavaDance Group and others. Comperedby Neil Kerley.

Christmas DayCombined Service

Baptist, Uniting & River Word atRiver Word (AOG) Church, 3Greening Street.Friday 25th, 9:00am

JANUARY 2010

Sounds by the RiverMary Ann ReserveSaturday 9th, gates open 3:00pmStarring Jimmy Barnes, ShannonNoll , Adam Br a nd & theMamboobies.Tickets $69.90, under 12 free. On saleat Mannum Newsagency.

PS Marion Short CruisesAustralia Day Weekend23rd, 24th and 26th, 11:00am, 1:00pm,3:00pm. Adult $15, Child $7.50

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March 26 April Issue 45

Email: editor.mannummag@baonline.com.auTelephone: 8569 2295 (Elf), 8569 1879 (Jo)Drop in to: 39 Randell Street, Mannum SA 5238

(a mailbox kindly provided by MMCSS/CHIPS)

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Mannum Leisure CentreSquash courts, gym, and cardio

room are available.Tai chi, karate, basketball, netball,

squash, carpet bowls, fitness classes,pilates, card games, and others areheld throughout the week.

Opening HoursMorningsMon, Wed, Fri: 8:00 am - 12 noonTue, Thur: 6:00 am - 12 noonSat: 9:00 am - 11:00 am

AfternoonsReopening at 3:00 pm, closing at theend of the sporting program oractivity.

Stadium and Clubroom areavailable for hire for functions onweekends.

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December to Monday 4th January.

Further information: 8569 0185Pam Cutjar, Centre Manager

Community Meetings Clash Calendar

Leave the details of regular meetingsat the CHIPS Office or e-mail to:editor.mannummag@baonline.com.au

MONTHLY

1st Monday9:45am Combined Probus,Mannum Club10:00am Murray Darlings RedHatters, Mannum Motel Café. Ph.8569 1438Time? Mannum Health AdvisoryCouncil, Ph. 8569 1239

1st Tuesday7:30pm Agricultural Society,Showground

2nd Wednesday9:00am Shared Stitches ofMannum Quilting Group. Ph.8569 1035

3rd Monday7:30pm Mid Murray MalleePermaculture Group, The Hall.Tamara Griffiths 0407 457 707

3rd Tuesdaypm Palmer Card Day, LutheranHall Palmer. Ph. 8532 22557:30pm Neighbourhood Watch,various locations. Coordinator0428 856 911

3rd Thursday11: 00a m R S L , M a n n umCommunity Club

4th Tuesday7 : 3 0 p m M a n n u m S h o wCommittee, Shwground

4th Thursday7:30pm Progress Association,Mannum Community College Staffroom.

Last Monday1:30pm Hospital Auxiliary,Meeting Room, Esmerelda Street

Last WednesdayMidday Mannum Mag Committee,Showground. Ph. 8569 2385

WEEKLY

Mon, Wed & Fri10:00–3:00 The Hall, 5 GreeningStreet, Mannum. Ph. 8569 1643

Monday3:00pm Mannum Town Choir,Uniting Church hall.Ph. 8569 2295

Tuesday & Friday8:30am Walkie Talkies, LionsDen, Show Ground

OTHER

Alternate Fridays1:30pm Senior Citizens Club,Senior Cit. Rooms (Rear ofLeisure Centre). Ph. 85692795

2nd & 4th Tuesday10:00am Craft Group. UnitingChurch Cottage. Ph. 85691827.

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