 Want to learn how to propagate seedlings?
 What are the best times to plant?
 When is the best time to prune?
Joan will go through handy tips and hints to
make your garden flourish, followed by a
question and answer session. Bring in a plant
you’d like to learn how to propagate!
Held at the Southern Cross CRC
Wednesday 12 October 2016 at 5.30pm
Volume 17 Issue 20 6 October 2016
Local Weather Update
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Average rainfall to Sep
274.8mm
73.7 days
Total for 2016
287.8mm
76 days
Total to this day 2015
293.0mm
51 days
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Jul 9
Lowest temperature
-2.9°C
Jul 23
Highest temperature
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Feb 11
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Pioneers of Yilgarn
Parish Priest Contacts
SX Presbytery
9049 1049 (Friday to Monday)
Kalgoorlie Parish: 9021 2100 (Tuesday to Thursday)
Email: [email protected]
Fr Andrew Bowron
Stage 1.
Citizens who built this district between
years 1887 and 1914
Goodin, Arthur: A carpenter by trade, came to
Southern Cross during the late 1890’s to work as
a builder on Frasers South Extended. Afterwards
he took over Snook’s carpentry and undertaker’s
business, where he remained until handing over
to his son Arthur jnr in 1930’s and retiring to
Perth. Among his achievement was building the
rifle range butts in 1904 and the picture theatre
known as ‘Goodin’s hall’ in 1928. Other works
still standing is the butcher’s shop on lot 16, and
two houses on lot 43. Goodin was a keen
sportsman and good cricketer. He also dabbled
in mining, owning the Cricket mine at Edwards
Find. Arthur Goodin junior carried on the
business for some years before handing over to
son Jim during the 1950’s.
Greaves, Richard: Was one of the three-man
party to find the first gold in Yilgarn during
September 1887, leading to the development of
the Eastern Goldfields. He became ill due drinking contaminated water. Although holding off
until the expedition finished, he spent a year in
hospital and never fully recovered. His main
claim to fame is writing a book on the party’s
exploits, which has become invaluable for
historians. It was men like Greaves who built this
State in the early years.
©Lance Stevens
Weekday Masses
Monday (School Mass)
All welcome to attend
Weekend
Saturday
Sunday
9.00am
6.00pm
8.30am
Service Dates Saturdays at 11am
8th October
12th November
10th December
Enquiries: Leonie Gethin
Southern Cross 9049 1222
Shire of Yilgarn
Emergency Information Hotline
9487 8777
For information relating to
Bushfire Issues including
vehicle movement & harvesting bans, Road
closures, flood or other
local emergency matters.
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Senior Citizen’s Centre Activities Calendar & Noticeboard
EVERY THURSDAY
EVERY TUESDAY
Movers & Groovers
Fancy Feet
Balance & Weights Exercises
9:30am Start!
$2.00
Exercising to Music
from the 50s & 60s
9:30am Start!
$2.00
These sessions are open to all
members of the community.
For more information contact
the CRC on 9049 1688
If you wish to use the Senior Citizen Centre for a senior’s activity please contact the Manager
Community Services, Jenny Gemund, who will be happy to discuss your requirements on 9049 1688
or 9049 1001.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
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FANCY FEET
HACC
Activities
Movers &
Groovers
9:30am
Scrapbooking
10am—3pm
Carpet Bowls
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FANCY FEET
HACC
Activities
Movers &
Groovers
9:30am
Scrapbooking
10am—3pm
Carpet Bowls
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FANCY FEET
HACC
Activities
Movers &
Groovers
9:30am
Scrapbooking
10am—3pm
Carpet Bowls
1 Nov
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3
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FANCY FEET
HACC
Activities
Movers &
Groovers
9:30am
Scrapbooking
10am—3pm
Carpet Bowls
Exercises 9:30am
ART GROUP
11:00am
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Exercises 9:30am
ART GROUP
11:00am
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Exercises 9:30am
ART GROUP
11:00am
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Exercises 9:30am
ART GROUP
11:00am
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Message from
the CEO
Over recent weeks we have seen the transition from winter sports to summer sports with the football,
golf and netball seasons all coming to an end and the start of new bowls and tennis seasons.
Through my career in local government I have been fortunate to work in a number of regions in
Western Australia and have visited most towns and their recreation facilities. Southern Cross is very
fortunate to have such a high standard of recreation facilities for its residents to enjoy and this reflects
positively on the previous Council’s and our community.
While the Southern Cross Golf Club, Southern Cross Tennis / Bowls Club and the Moorine Rock and Mt
Hampton Tennis Club facilities are owned by the Shire, these clubs are in the main self-sufficient as
they manage their own facilities independent of the Shire. As the Shire’s recreation centre and oval in
Southern Cross are used by numerous clubs and groups for many different activities these facilities are
managed and maintained by the Shire, at a cost of approximately $120,000 per annum.
It has been great to see the Shire’s recreation centre being used for a number of important events for
our community in recent times including a football final, the annual Agricultural Show and the Car &
Bike Show. These events are all opportunities to attract visitors and showcase our beautiful town which
helps our local businesses. They don’t just happen, they all involve many hours of volunteer work and
we are certainly very grateful for all of our community volunteers.
The Shire of Yilgarn is embarking on a number of projects to assist in the promotion of the Yilgarn and
to improve the experience of visitors to our region and these are highlighted overleaf.
One exception to the high standard of our recreation facilities is the Southern Cross Swimming Pool.
Council has been aware of the need to refurbish the Pool for a number of years, including demolishing
and replacing the changeroom / office buildings and resurfacing the pool bowls.
Council has recently agreed to appoint an aquatic centre working group to explore the options most
suitable for the future of our community and has allocated $300,000 in the current budget to be put
aside for the future redevelopment. Unfortunately the process to plan and seek funding and to arrange
contracts for any refurbishment will take approximately 2 years so we will need to accept the current
pool facilities as they are for the next 2 seasons at least.
The Shire welcomes Gary Stewart as our new Swimming Pool manager and the Pool is scheduled to
open for the start of the new season on Tuesday 1 November 2016.
Brian Jones
Chief Executive Officer
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Tourism Strategy
In February 2016 the Yilgarn Shire Council adopted a new Tourism Strategy which included acknowledging
that it is vital that visitor information is provided taking advantage of information technology and signage.
This would allow for the information to be available at all times, recognising that most, if not all, visitors to
our region have a smart phone and most likely an iPad or other electronic devices. The Council was mindful
of the NBN being available in 2017 and is keen to take full advantage of the opportunities this will present.
In progressing the Yilgarn Shire Council’s Tourism Strategy the Shire is currently developing the following
projects:
Caravan Park renewal
The Yilgarn Shire Council owns and operates the Southern Cross Caravan Park which incorporates the
Sandalwood Motor Lodge. Council has agreed to refurbish and renew the infrastructure at the Caravan Park.
This will be achieved through a staged approach by allocating funds in each year’s Budget.
The first stage was completed in 2015/16 and included the complete refurbishment of one of the caravan
park ablution blocks and one of the Sandalwood Motel Units, plus the provision of 6 new sites to cater for
the larger fifth wheeler caravans and upgrades to the caravan bay sullage pits.
In 2016/17 Council has set aside funds in the Budget to refurbish one unit of the Sandalwood Motor Lodge
and upgrade the BBQ and campers kitchen facilities. The Shire will also be upgrading the signage within the
facility.
New Shire Website
Council has agreed to design a new Shire web site. This will improve ease of access to visitor information and
provide a platform for promoting community events.
The internet is "surfed" by millions of people daily and a more modern website will, over time, replace the
traditional paper based tourist information brochures, allow Council to better communicate with our
residents and allow for more services to be provided on line.
Free Public Wi-Fi
Free public Wi-Fi will improve the visitor experience, make bookings easier and provide valuable data for
future marketing. Local businesses will be able to promote their business and services. Visitors will be more
likely to stop over in Southern Cross and check their emails, Facebook and other on line communication
tools which will increase the likelihood of them visiting local shops and spending money in town.
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WEROC App
The Yilgarn Shire Council are working with the Wheatbelt East Regional Organisation of Councils (Bruce
Rock, Kellerberrin, Merredin, Westonia & Yilgarn) to prepare an App to provide easy access to information
for visitors to our region.
The benefits of an App include; improving the visitors’ experience; provide an opportunity to promote local
products and services; provide information about places of interest and services available; offer online
booking services; and offer the chance for the Shire to learn more about our visitors and market.
Main Rd (Great Eastern Hwy)
The Shire of Yilgarn is working with Main Roads WA to upgrade that section of Great Eastern Highway that
traverses the Southern Cross townsite. In particular Council is keen to redesign and upgrade the townscape
of the intersection of Antares Street and Great Eastern Highway to encourage motorists travelling from the
west to turn into our central business district.
Dog Park
The Shire is planning to develop the area adjacent to the north end of the fire running track on Sirius Street
as a dedicated Dog park with relevant facilities including shade, bins, poo bags, signage, shelter etc. As the
area is next to the RV Dump point and has plenty of room for parking it will be a great facility for both locals
and visitors.
It is now recognised that the vast majority of caravaners travel with their dogs and by providing a dedicated
Dog Park that can be promoted to visitors it will increase the likelihood of them stopping in Southern Cross.
Upgrade Signage
The Shire will be improving the signage on Great Eastern Highway, when the relevant abovementioned
projects have been completed, to promote what Southern Cross has to offer to those travelling to or
through Southern Cross.
The Shire will be able to advise and encourage visitors to ensure they stop in Southern Cross to take
advantage of our free Wi-Fi, RV Dump Point and Dog Park and to stay at our Caravan Park. The signage will
also alert visitors to our App and website for further information about what we have to offer in the Yilgarn.
If you would like any further information on any of these projects please contact Brian Jones at the Shire
Office.
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Shire of Yilgarn
Bushfires Act 1954
Pursuant to the powers contained in Section 33(1) of the Bush Fires Act you are hereby required to plough, cultivate,
scarify, burn or other­ wise clear firebreaks on all land owned or occupied by you by 1 November 2016 and thereafter to
keep these firebreaks clear of all flammable material until 31 March 2017. Firebreaks are required in locations and to the
specifications detailed below.
Stored fuel, oil and flammable materials shall be protected from fire as prescribed in the Explosives and
Dangerous Goods Act 1961and the Flammable Liquids Regulations 1967.
RURAL LAND
GENERAL
RESTRICTED AND PROHIBITED BURNING TIMES
By order of the Council
Brian Jones
Chief Executive Officer
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Rates Incentive Competition Winners
2016
Congratulations to the following people that won prizes in the 2016
Shire of Yilgarn Rates Incentive Competition:
1st Prize, $500 gift voucher to spend at the Esplanade Hotel - Fremantle
Ian Della Bosca
2nd Prize, $250 Westfield Shopping Card
Stuart McEwan
3rd Prize, $200 gift voucher to spend at any local shop in the Yilgarn
Trevor Ward
4th Prize, $50 gift voucher to spend at any restaurant in the Yilgarn
John Jealous
Thank you to all the Shire of Yilgarn rate payers that took advantage of the discount period and paid
their rates in full by the due date.
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TRAINEE CUSTOMER SERVICE OFFICER
(Certificate III in Business)
The Shire of Yilgarn – Community Resource Centre invites applications for the position of
Trainee Customer Service Officer.
The primary responsibilities of the position are:

point of contact to the public

respond to phone enquiries
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receiving and receipting monies
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providing secretarial and word processing services

assisting Library Officer with library duties
The Traineeship will be a 12-month contract commencing Thursday 1 December 2016.
Students who have completed Year 10 and above are encouraged to apply. The
successful applicant will undertake Certificate III in Business through on-the-job training
and TAFE.
Further information relating to this position can be obtained by contacting Jenny
Gemund Manager Community Services on 04 91 21 71 56.
Interested candidates are requested to obtain an application pack from:
website
www.yilgarn.wa.gov.au
email
[email protected]
telephone
08 9049 1688
office
CRC, Canopus Street, Southern Cross
Applications must be received by 4.00pm on Monday 31 October 2016 and should be
marked “Confidential Application – CRC Trainee Customer Service Officer”.
PLEASE NOTE: Canvassing of Councillors will disqualify. The successful applicant is
required to obtain relevant police checks, and to provide evidence of all claimed
qualifications prior to commencing employment. This position is subject to a
Pre-Employment Medical and Police clearance.
Brian Jones
Chief Executive Officer
Shire of Yilgarn
PO Box 86
Southern Cross WA 6426
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Tuesday 1st November 2016
Senior Citizen’s Centre
11.30 am
Everyone welcome
Entry fee to be confirmed.
Register your interest at the CRC on 90491688.
WA Seniors Week 2016 Community Grants Program
The Shire of Yilgarn / CRC has successfully applied for the WA Seniors
Week 2016 Community Grants Program and received funds of $900,
which will enable 23 seniors and one volunteer bus driver to attend
dinner and show “Always Patsy Cline” at the Cummins Theatre, on
Sat 12 Nov 2016.
Road Safety Community Grants Program
The Shire of Yilgarn has successfully applied on behalf of the Yilgarn Motoring Enthusiasts for funding
through the Road Safety Community Grants Program and they received $1000 towards the cost of the
2016 Yilgarn Car & Bike show.
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Yilgarn Bowling Club
Sunday bowls names in by 1pm for a 1.30pm
start.
Tuesday bowls names in by 8.45am for a 9am
start.
All welcome.
THANK YOU
A Big thank you to The Southern Cross Football
Club for running the Bar for us at the Show the
committee really appreciated you help.
Sorry the thank you was omitted from the Show
report in the last Crosswords
My sincere apologies
Lyn Price
Happy 87th Birthday
William Robert Cuffe
Dear Dad & Pop,
A very HAPPY 87th BIRTHDAY on Thursday 6th
October 2016. We hope you have a very wonderful
day and may all your dreams come true.
All our love from Ursula, Colin & Kayla
SXFC Club Inc.
Extraordinary Meeting
Wednesday 12 October 2016
7.00pm
Due to vacancy on the SXFC Inc. committee the
club has called for an extraordinary meeting.
The following positions are needing to be filled;
President
Secretary
Assistant Secretary
EDFL Delegate
Happy 23rd Birthday
Kayla Ellen Cuffe
Dear Kayla,
We wish you a very HAPPY 23rd BIRTHDAY on
Monday 10th October 2016. We hope you have a
wonderful day and may all your dreams come true.
All our love from Mum & Colin.
AGM NOTICE
Yilgarn Motoring Enthusiasts
Sunday 23 October 2016
11.00am at the Railway Tavern Beer Garden
Southern Cross Golf Club
On September 11 the club played for the J & L
Symes Trophy
The winners
Men
Winner
Scott Della Bosca
R Up
Michael Della Bosca
Ladies
Winner
Lyn Price
R. Up
Cheryl Auld
The Golf Club thank Laurita and John for their
support every year.
THANK YOU
The Yilgarn History Museum Management
Committee take this opportunity to thank the
Shire of Yilgarn with assistance from
Lotterywest for the recent repairs carried out
to the Courthouse ceiling and walls. Without
the Shire’s ongoing support and our handful of
Volunteers the Yilgarn’s importance to the
early days of Western Australia’s inland would
be lost.
Birthday Greetings
William Robert Cuffe
87 years 06/10/16
To my dear husband William
Wishing you a very happy birthday for Thursday 6th
October. We are simply amazed how old we are and
how long we are married for. We still wish to go on a
bit longer for our Children’s sakes though our life is
uncertain with health probs. Anyway a very Happy
Birthday and all my love, your loving wife Ellen.
Birthday Wishes
Kayla Ellen Cuffe
23 years/10/10/16
To our beautiful granddaughter Kayla, we wish you a
wonderful day for 10th October and wish to tell you
how much we love you, and are so proud of you.
Taking place in this town, learning first aid and being a
voluntary ambo and having a good job at our local
chemist. We are so lucky to have a gorgeous
granddaughter like you. All our love, Nanny & Pop.
AGM
Our Lady of Montserrat Parish Council Meeting
Sunday Oct 16
Following 8.30am Mass (approx 9.30am)
Please attend as a discussion about the future of
the Parish Council will be on the Agenda
All Welcome
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Goode – Cyril Harry Everard (1907 – 1983) - Continuation
His moods also showed in the diary entries, swinging between hope and despair, depending on the
state of the crops. Either elated confidence, or else claiming that everyone is a plaything of fate. He
was a complex man mixing his dreams of writing with the reality of a life on the farm.
By this stage rabbits were becoming a problem, the district encircled by a chain of lakes where the
rabbits were thought to be breeding. Cyril joined the Turkey Hill Progress Association and took on the
job of President, where they discussed fencing off the lakes from the farming area. Eventually each
farmer fenced his own property against the rabbit invasion.
Later, Cyril named his farm Lake-Range, alluding to its position between Koolyanobbing Ranges in the
distance and the lakes of Turkey Hill.
Saturday was reserved for visits to Southern Cross, which Goode wrote was not nearly as busy, and all
talking about crop failure. His pessimistic nature was again on show, his one ray of hope being that
‘Campfire Reflections’ had been published in the local newspaper.
The poem had not gone un-noticed. In the following week’s edition his neighbour, F Jackson sent in his
reflections of Turkey Hill written in satire so popular with the Bulletin at the time.
To his credit, Cyril was not put off by Jackson’s ribbing, writing in his diary that the local barber was
most impressed with his poem. It made Cyril glad that he taken trouble with the composing.
Incidentally it was his first haircut in three years.
The local newspaper was even more impressed, appointing Goode correspondent for ‘Turkey Hill
Notes.’ In those days the new-land farms were divided into unofficial sub-districts and there was lively
rivalry between each correspondent. ‘Exchanges’ often took place via the newspaper columns. Cyril’s
poems and district news became a regular feature.
When Cyril felt down and lacking motivation, he threw himself into more clearing, marking out a
hundred acres a time, spreading out from his camp. This had the added benefit of earning extra
payments from the Agricultural Bank, so essential to new-land farmers who were paid to clear the land
and burn it. But Cyril’s depressive nature continued to get in the way. He studied books on psychoanalysis looking for a cure. He was a prolific reader. He was also 21 years old and lonely.
Cyril’s next poem was based on the Ghooli State Farm which had just opened. The farm experimented
with dry land conditions, and the poem captured the mood of local farmers who felt that science
would see them through.
The next to be published was ‘The Grower of Golden Grain’ in 1929. The poem was melancholy and
depicted a new land farmer who had laboured for years with little to show: uncertain about the future
viability of the district. Cyril then had second thoughts and published a sequel, redressing the
despondency of the original and praising the Bank Inspector who always gave good advice. Follow the
advice and you will prosper, it went.
For a while, farming appears to have taken a back seat with Cyril. Sheep and cattle were being
introduced despite the dingoes. Danger signs were also coming out of America where Wall Street had
collapsed. There was a general inkling that financial instability would follow, but no one guessed how
badly.
Cyril attempted to gee-up the farming community with his poetry, making light of falling prices, and
any farmer worth his salt will cope.
By 1931 the situation was no longer in dispute. The depression had arrived along with a drop in
commodity prices. The viability of farms in marginal areas like Yilgarn were doubtful at best
Cyril put on a brave face through his column ‘Turkey Hill Notes’ saying the crops are looking promising
and Turkey Hill farmers are determined to stay on their land. But this was Cyril’s last column as the
season did not end well. The price he got for his wheat did not cover costs and spelled the end for him.
1927 had been a wonderful harvest which brought the district into prominence, followed by two years
when the rain refused to fall. 1930 onwards were years of collapsed prices as the depression
deepened. Settlers everywhere were more or less waiting to be wound up.
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Cyril’s diary in March 1932 records the Bank was winding him up for his own good. Just 25-years-old.
He wrote that he knew he would be much better away from this awful existence. It will take some
time to get used to the idea and leave sun scorched Yilgarn, perhaps forever. The bank manager
commented that Yilgarn was too marginal and should never have been opened up. The sooner it reverted back to station country the better.
It was then time for Cyril to pack up his few precious belongings, and with them the hopes he had clung
to for nearly seven years. He wrote that he had spent half of his time chopping down, and the other
half burning off, two jobs he loathed. The diary recording his Turkey Hill days finishes with: Mailman
arrived and I gave him several cupboards to take to Perth. Taking books out of shelves. Straightening
up things. Thinking about the glow of ambition when I arrived, comparing it with my outgoing after all
these years. I feel utterly miserable.
For Cyril Goode and many of his neighbours the game was up. They were not alone. Over coming
years the number of farmers in Western Australia dropped from 23,000 to 14,000.
On the credit side, Cyril had accumulated enough poetry of Turkey Hill days to compile a small book
which he had printed in Melbourne, ‘The Grower of Golden Grain and other Inland Ballads.’
Yilgarn can be proud of Cyril Goode.
(Cyril went to Wiluna as an underground miner after leaving Southern Cross. Here he married Jessie
Morrison a nurse. He returned to Melbourne and during the war was man-powered to work in an
ordinance factory. Afterwards he worked at Spencer Street Power Station until retirement in 1972.
Goode continued to write but with little overall recognition, basing the stories and poems on his Turkey
Hill experiences, which was just 7 years out of 7 ½ decades of his life. These were his formative years
and Goode’s continual return to that era shows Yilgarn left its mark. Equally Goode left his mark on
Yilgarn as an author that we can call our own. Some of his writings are on display at the local museum.
Cyril Goode died in 1983. As for his farm – block 531 is now owned by Ron Burro, and block 532 farmed
by his father is now owned by Tony Dal Busco. Despite the Bank predicting the demise of Yilgarn
farming and fringe areas like Turkey Hill in particular, it has been proved wrong)
Written by Lance Stevens, Southern Cross Historical Society 2016
National Water Week : 16–22 October 2016
The theme for National Water Week this year is 'Water Life Growth'.
What’s the week all about?
National Water Week provides an opportunity to remind ourselves and teach others that water must
be used wisely if there is to be enough to meet the needs of our future generations. While the week is
dedicated to encouraging communities to take action to protect our vital water sources, it's also a
celebration of innovation and water achievements that have and will contribute to Australia's
sustainable future and economic prosperity.
Water Corporation would like you to share what you are
doing during National Water Week on their Facebook and
Twitter page;
Twitter = www.twitter.com/watercorpwa (@watercorpwa )
Facebook= www.facebook.com/watercorporation
(@watercorporation )
To download copies of the 2016 National Water Week
poster and logo visit:
https://www.watercorporation.com.au/nationalwaterweek
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Sporting clubs and community organisations,
please give us your regular meeting dates so that they can be
included in our meetings list.
Email: [email protected] or call 9049 1688
Council Meetings
Held third Thursday each month.
www.yilgarn.wa.gov.au
Looking to get involved?
There are many local groups you can join.
Local Emergency
Management Committee
Southern Cross Hospital Auxiliary
Playgroup
Scrapbooking
Country Women’s Association
Senior Citizen’s Centre activities
P & C Organisation
P & F Organisation
Art Group
Yilgarn Entertainers
Southern Cross Singers
Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade
Southern Cross Volunteer Fire & Rescue
Southern Cross St Johns Ambulance
Southern Cross Historical Society
Yilgarn Agricultural Society
Yilgarn Motoring Enthusiasts
Sporting groups including;
- Football
- Basketball
- Netball
- Tennis
- Darts
- Shooting
- Lawn Bowls
- Motorcycle Club
- Golf
Please see website for details
www.yilgarn.wa.gov.au
H.A.Y.
(Health Agencies of the Yilgarn)
Held first Tuesday alternate months.
Contact President, Di Della Bosca
0447 491 149
CWA Meetings
Held third Wednesday each Month.
Contact Judy Guerini 0427 904 912
Yilgarn Agricultural Society
First Thursday of each month
Southern Cross Complex
Contact Lyn Price 9049 1313
Does your group or club meet regularly and
would like to advertise meeting times?
Contact the CRC on 9049 1688 to add it to our
meetings list.
Join in and have some fun!
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Mental Health Week 2016
The statistics regarding mental health indicate that it is becoming more
prevalent in the workplace.
Indeed, at any given time, one in five
employees are likely to be experiencing a mental health condition.
People with a mental health condition often confront barriers as a direct
result of their illness. Cognitive and communication impairments may pose
challenges, while stigma and discriminatory attitudes can be worse than the illness itself.
Discrimination and stigma can create barriers to recovery for people with mental illness and affect
them in their employment. People often report that fear of stigma and discrimination is a key reason
for not seeking help early.
Changing perceptions about mental illness can go a long way towards breaking down some of the
barriers that stigma and discrimination creates.
This year, the Western Australian Association for Mental Health is again using the Act-Belong-Commit
message with a focus on suicide prevention as the official theme for Mental Health Week 2016.
Mental Health Week 2016 will be held between October 8 to 15, with World Mental Health Day taking
place on 10 October 2016.
The Shire of Gnowangerup is actively getting involved in Mental Health Week by holding the
Gnowangerup Shire Turn Blue For a Day Event. Staff and Councillors will be raising awareness about
the ways to improve individual mental health, and seek help and support for carers of people with
mental health issues.
Some other information about mental health is that:
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Untreated depression results in over 6 million working days lost each year; and
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Research by Price Waterhouse Coppers has concluded that $2.30 is the average return on
investment for every $1 invested in creating a mentally healthy workplace.
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That is a mounting body of evidence to suggest that all organisations should consider how they
approach mental health in the workplace.
Other resources for organisations considering how they approach mental health in the workplace are
available at the following links:
Western Australian Association for Mental Health ( http://mhw.waamh.org.au/ )
Mental Health Australia ( https://1010.org.au/ )
Heads Up ( https://www.headsup.org.au/ )
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Yilgarn History Museum
DID YOU KNOW?
The Yilgarn History Museum has a range of Local History books
and information, local brochures/tourist information, WA
Conservation information, Bush Books and Postcards for sale?
The Museum is also able to assist with historical enquiries.
CALL IN AND HAVE A CHAT TO US!
DO YOU HAVE A FUR BABY
THAT NEEDS CLIPPING??
PRICE IS SUBJECT TO SIZE OF DOG. PLEASE
CALL OR TEXT FOR MORE INFORMATION.
0427 169 487
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October 19th,
November 16th & December 21st
Wheatbelt Continence Clinic
No matter what age or gender you are.
Trouble toilet training children?
Night time bed wetting?
Child refusing to poo – then having an
accident?
Can’t make it to the toilet on time?
Leakage when you cough, sneeze or lift
something heavy?
There is financial assistance available up
to $1000 per person?
Need a prescription renewal?
Would like a home visit – catheter
change?
Located in York, but happy to travel!
Domestic and Commercial
~Pre-purchase Inspections
~Spiders
~Termite Control
~Ants
~Rodents
~Cockroaches
~Other Household Pests
LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED
SERVICING THE WHEATBELT
Phone Deon or Leah King
Phone/Fax: 9041 2018
Mobile: 0428 412 018
PO Box 313, MERREDIN WA 6415
PHD License No 311
Kim Allison: 0437 649 798
[email protected]
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camel, roo, beef, rabbit, roo tails
Also available as relief drivers and
casual farm workers
Fencing contractor available
Professional.
Police clearances available on request.
licensed and insured.
Phone Andrew or Tyler Now
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Southern Cross Library
WESTONIA MAGIC DIRT
Situated in the Southern Cross
Community Resource Centre
Turns your gutless sandy paddocks into
producers, A fully natural product with 13%
Magnesium and packed with trace
elements
Ca, Fe, K, Co, Mn, Zn, Cu, P.
Neutralises ph 9.4 and NV 30%. Ring and ask
me about trials and about the free trial
tonnes sample that I am offering & about
assays. Give it a try and you’ll understand
why it’s the best buy to make sandy soils fly
and you can only get it from the little guy!
It’s about Soil Fertility & It stays in the soil.
A real big thanks to the blokes who support
my little one horse gig! You know who you
are, Legends! Been here for 19 years and be
here for 19 more. Load out from WESSIE!
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday 8.30am to 12noon and
1pm to 4.30pm
Membership is free to join* and applications are available
from the Library
AVAILABLE FOR LOAN
Adult and junior fiction and lots of story books for little
ones, adult and junior non fiction
Videos and DVD’s, for adults and children, fiction and non
fiction
Talking Books - both cassettes and CD’s for adults
Large print books, biographies, sporting, reference,
cooking and craft
Information on health, education and government issues
are also available
New exchange from the State Library every month!
*Proof of residence in Southern Cross required, or $25.00
bond (returnable) is charged.
It’s Local, It’s Natural and it Works!
Edd 428467766 $15/t
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FOR SALE
HOUSE FOR RENT
54 ALTAIR STREET
SOUTHERN CROSS
* 4 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom
* Open Kitchen/Dining/Lounge Area
* Large Walk in Pantry, Dishwasher, Microwave
* Brand New Wall Oven & Hot Plate
* Large Self Cleaning Ducted Air-Con, Large Tile Fire with
Fan,
* Brand New Instantaneous Hot Water System, Pink Batts
* Outdoor Laundry with Toilet, Patio with Built in BBQ
Connected to House Gas
* Large Underground Salt Water Swimming Pool with Pool
Cover and new Kreepy Krawley
* Double Carport, Powered Workshop with Tile Fire, Rear
Lane Access
* Back Garden Shed, Wood Shed, Bird/Chook Cage, Cubby
House, Rain Water tank.
* Close to Shops and Schools, 1011msq Block. Currently
Rented.
For pictures, find it on gumtree! Price Negotiable
To Rent: $180 per week
111A Altair St 3 x 1 duplex.
Gas cooking and hot water.
 Evap A/C
 Woodfire heater
 Large back yard with garden
shed
 Large back patio and BBQ
 Carport
 Soon to be available.
Contact Chris Hanretty mb:
0424071760
[email protected]
SHANE 044 874 0527
HOUSE FOR RENT
HOUSE FOR RENT
Southern Cross
Small 3 bedroom a/c house
to rent
Prefer long term tenancy.
$180.00 p.w.
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4 bedroom house
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Available Monday 31 October
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Viewable by appointment
For more details or to organise a
viewing, please phone Sonia
Ph 0429 667 778
or email
[email protected]
0427 491 386
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0428 491 385
FAMILY COUNSELLING SERVICE
WHEATBELT AGCARE
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
SERVICES INC.
Shires Serviced:
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Kellerberrin
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Koorda
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Merredin
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Mount Marshall
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Mukinbudin
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Nungarin
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Tammin
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Trayning
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Westonia
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Wyalkatchem
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Yilgarn
FAMILY
COUNSELLOR
...helping rural people meet the
challenges of change
Contact: Leana Musulin
PO Box 101
Nungarin WA 6490
Phone: (08) 9046 5091
Fax:
(08) 9046 5063
Mobile: 0488 465 081
Email:[email protected]
For Complaints Resolution
Contact in writing
Chairman
Wheatbelt Agcare
PO Box 101
Nungarin WA 6490
Envelope marked Confidential
WHEATBELT AGCARE.
.. “providing free, independent and
confidential family counselling for the Wheatbelt.”
Supported by the Shire of Yilgarn
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RG & AP POWNALL
1/B Antares Street, Southern Cross WA
Auto and Diesel Mechanic,
Mechanical Repairs MRB2006,
Air Conditioning Repairs AU03115
Hydraulic Hose Specialist
Rob Pownall
The Southern Cross
Community Resource Centre offers a wide
range of secretarial services including: word
processing, printing,
laminating, binding & faxing
Mobile: 0428 491 447
Call us today
Fax: 9049 1469
9049 1688
Email: [email protected]
We specialise in All Types Of Pests
Deon & Leah King
0428 412 018
PO Box 313
Merredin WA 6415
Phone/Fax: 9041 2018
State Licence No. 4294
Registration No. 311
LIC. MRB1159
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12 Oct Wed
Tips & Hints with Joan @ CRC 5.30pm
12 Oct Wed
SXFC Extraordinary Meeting @ 7pm
14 Oct Fri
Quiz Night 6.30pm — St Joseph’s P&F & SX Fire & Rescue
16 Oct Sun
Our Lady of Montserrat Council Meeting
17 Oct Mon
Spring into Summer fitness sessions begin
19 Oct Wed
Eastern Districts Panel Beating in town
22 Oct Sat
Men’s Health Comedy Night @ Fire Station
23 Oct Sun
Yilgarn Motoring Enthusiasts AGM @ 11am
24 Oct Mon
Australian Hearing Bus in town
25 Oct Tue
Yilgarn Occasional Childcare Centre AGM 7:30pm
1 Nov Tue
Melbourne Cup Luncheon @ Senior Citizen’s Centre
Don’t forget!
Recycling Days
HACC activities are on Mondays & Wednesdays
Fancy Feet is on Tuesdays at 9.30am
Art Group is on Tuesday at 11.00am
Movers & Groovers is on Thursdays at 9.30am
Scrapbooking is on Thursdays 10am—3pm
October 14
October 28
November 11
November 25
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