Community News
May 2017
NEWS FROM THE CHAMBERS
The April meeting of Council was meeting was held in Bolgart and was attended by over 15
members of the public which was wonderful to see.
There were a number of questions and comments raised during Public Question Time which
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Access the rubbish tip and the possibility of contractors operating the sites.
Progress of (previously proposed) works and signage to be performed in the public area to
the North of the Bolgart townsite
Vehicles speeding through townsites
Water supply used for the fire fighting equipment and its high salt content
Blocked drains at the Football club and the need for culverts to be cleaned
The need for the fire station to have a key for the Bolgart tip in the event of an emergency
Mr Ben Clarke addressing Council to support the Community budget submission made by
the Bolgart P & C to assist with the costs associated with the annual school camp to
Canberra
Training needs for the local Bush Fire Brigade volunteers
A request for the costings associated with the process for the recent ward/boundary review
Progress of the proposed Aged Care units in Bolgart
With regards to the Aged Care Units, plans have yet to be finalised and put out to tender. Due to
the project being spread across a number of Shires, finalisation of plans is taking longer than
anticipated. We will update the community as soon as we receive more news.
Shire Depot
Arrangements have been made to ensure that the Depot is manned 5 days per week with the works
crew being split into two groups. One group takes a Friday as an RDO and the other a Monday as
an RDO ensuring coverage 5 days per week at the Depot.
Shire of Victoria Plains Policies
Following on from a recent review of the Policy Manual, four new Shire policies were adopted. The
Policy Manual can be accessed on the Shires website or a copy can be obtained from the Shire
offices.
New Policies:
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Delegation to CEO to appoint Authorised Officers – Stage 3 implementation Public Health
Act 2016 Policy
Staff Conference, Seminar and Training Policy
Audio Recording of Council Meetings Policy
Fuel Card Policy
A proposed Shire policy on the responsible serving and consumption of alcohol on Shire premises
was held over to the next meeting following lengthy discussions.
ALGA Conference – Canberra
Cr Kelly advised that he would like to see himself go to the ALGA National General Assembly in
Canberra from 18-21 June 2017.
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ALGA Conference – Canberra
Cr Kelly advised that he would like to see himself go to the ALGA National General Assembly
in Canberra from 18-21 June 2017.
Cr Smith and Cr Lovelock also expressed their interest in attending. Council voted on who
should attend with the outcome of this vote being all 3 Councillors attend the General
Assembly in Canberra.
Upcoming Local Government Elections – October 2017
Action was requested by Cr Penn and Cr Smith for Council to consider the spill of all
Councillors for the October election. Cr Penn requested the spill to ensure transparency.
The President advised that this action was not required (as confirmed by the Department of
Local Government and Communities) and that the October 2017 election would be conducted
in line with resolutions previously carried.
If you would like to receive a copy of the Council meeting minutes – please contact the Shire
offices on 9628 7004. There is a charge of $55 per year for this service. The Minutes are
also available on the Shire of Victoria Plains website – www.shireofvictoriaplains.wa.gov.au
Cr King was sworn in at the commencement of the April Council
meeting held in Bolgart,
In the presence of
Mr Brian McGill Justice of the Peace.
MAY COUNCIL MEETING
Will be HELD at Calingiri on
Wednesday 17th May 2017
Commencing @ 2.00pm
Thank you
The Shire of Victoria Plains ANZAC Day Commemorative Committee wishes to thank
all who participated in and contributed to the 2017 Shire of Victoria Plains ANZAC
Day commemorative event.
The committee will shortly commence planning for the 2018 ANZAC day event, being
the 100th anniversary of the ending of WW1.
Gary McGill
Chairperson
Shire of Victoria Plains ANZAC Day Commemorative Committee
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SHIRE OF VICTORIA PLAINS - LANDFILL SITE HOURS AND ACCESS OUTSIDE OF HOURS
Please note that as per the Policy recently adopted by Council, the current arrangements apply
for the Shire landfill site hours and access outside of hours:Hours of operation (site is manned and open for public access):Calingiri Landfill
Wednesday: 9:00am to 11:30am
Saturday: 12:30pm to 4:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am to 3:00pm
Bolgart Landfill
Wednesday: 12:30pm to 4:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am to 11:30am
Mogumber Landfill
All residents wishing to dump waste at the Mogumber Landfill Site must request a key to access the
site. A refundable deposit as per current Fees & Charges must be paid before the restricted key will
be issued.
1. Access to landfill sites during hours of operation.
Shire ratepayers and residents with current tip passes can access the Calingiri and Bolgart landfill
sites at any time during the hours of operation.
2. Access to landfill sites after hours.
Shire ratepayers and residents with current tip passes can access the Calingiri and Bolgart landfill
sites after hours by arrangement with the Shire Works and Services Manager (or Chief Executive
Officer or Deputy CEO in their absence). A key is to be obtained from the Shire administration office
(bond payable), returned on the day and a Shire employee will supervise the depositing of waste
materials at the landfill site.
No landfill site keys will be issued to residents or ratepayers for Calingiri or Bolgart landfill sites on a
permanent basis.
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PLEASE NOTE that landfill site gate locks are being changed on Monday the 15th May for Calingiri
and Bolgart and Monday the 22nd May for Mogumber. Current keys must be returned to the
Shire Administration office for a bond refund (Calingiri and Bolgart) or exchange for a new key
(Mogumber).
3. Fees and bonds payable.
Fees and bonds payable will be as per the current Shire of Victoria Plains Schedule of Fees and
Charges.
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ANZAC ADDRESS 2017.
Returned and active service personal, ladies and gentlemen, girls and boys, we gather here today at the
Victoria Plains War memorial to honour and remember those brave young Australians and New Zealanders,
especially those of our Shire and families, who 100 years ago volunteered in the patriotic fervour of King and
Country and died in the service of our nations.
Over 400,000 Australians volunteered to go to the first world war, and over 60,000 paid the ultimate price with
another 130,000 wounded. They and all who served with them left us an incredible and precious gift – THE
SPIRIT OF THE ANZACS. They believed in duty above self, freedom above oppression, mateship above self
interest, courage above fear, and simply loved their country.
During 1917 ANZACS were deployed to the trench warfare of the western front in France and Belgium, and
others especially the light horsemen to Egypt, Sinai, and Palestine.
With so many men at the war fronts, women had to replace men to maintain the war effort. They took on
roles, not only as nurses, but as farmers, factory hands, and many different roles along the supply chain.
They were almost never paid the same as a man, even though doing the same job, but their indispensible
involvement marked a significant change in the expectation and recognition of women's roles in society.
The western front involved 2,500,000 allies in 1917, and suppling them with food, water, ammunition, medical
supplies, reinforcements etc proved more than trucks and horses could handle, great reliance was placed in
the existing railway networks as well as a new light 60cm narrow gauge, prefabricated portable track railway
with carriages pulled by small steam engines and later by quieter internal combustion powered engines. With
tracks to spread the load, these railways proved better capable of operating in the terrible wet and muddy
conditions along the western front, following the heaviest rainfalls in 30 years.
ANZACS were heavily involved during 1917 in two terrible , costly and relatively unsuccessful battles on the
front, Bullecourt and Passendaele – both along the heavily fortified Hydenberg line.
Two offensives at Bullecourt on the 11th April and 7th May, 1917. The first attack advanced about 1 ½ Km’s,
captured and held 2 German trench lines for a few hours, but had to fall back with a loss of 3,300 dead and
wounded, + 1170 prisoners of war, the highest number in any single battle of the war including Leon Bradleys
Grandfather. The first use of tanks was hoped to give troops an advantage, but were either quickly bogged or
destroyed by the enemy .
The 2nd battle was better planned, advanced and held. The battle lasted 2 weeks, before Germans stopped
counter attacks. Some 150,000 men from both sides were involved with over 31,000 killed or wounded. An
unimaginable cost of lives for little gain of territory, but some considered this a start for the eventual defeat and
armistice called by the Germans 1 ½ years later.
At the 100 year anniversary of these ill fated disastrous assaults, marked the first official archaeological dig of
an Anzac battle ground since of WW1, will begin to uncover the truth of the lost tanks of Bullecourt, which
were supposed to have been a key to the battle, but were of no significant value.
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Another area of Anzac involvement was around the village of Passchendaele in Belgium. Starting on the
18th July 1917 with 10 days of artillery bombardment with over 4,000,000 shells followed by an infantry
attack. The heaviest rain in 30 years fell, and turned the area into an enormous, horrid, putrid swamp, so
deep that men and horses drowned. In 3 ½ months fighting, and an advance of barely 9 kms, with losses of
36,000 Australians, and 3500 New Zealanders, and many more British and Canadian Troupes , the British
Commander in Chief, General Douglas Haig, halted the offensive claiming success.
With such a high cost he was severely criticised for continuing the offensive long after the operation had lot
any real strategic value.
After Gallipoli Australian & New Zealand Light Horse divisions had been reunited with their horses in Egypt,
to defend the Suez Cannal. Battles around Gaza and in Palestine continued with several light horse
brigades involved. Supply of feed and water for horses and men in the desert during the northern summer
1917 presented massive problems and water supplies were heavily defended by the Turks, and their
German allies. Usually the mounted Solders would use their horses to transport them to the battle line
where they would dismount and engage the Turks as infantry men. 1 notable and successful campaign
involved a mounted cavalry charge, probably the last such charge for all time, which resulted in the capture
of the strategic town of Beersheba, some 46 km’s inland from Gaza. The Troupes knew they were fighting
for the water supply and the swiftness of the charge, meant the Turks could not destroy the water and food
supplies in their withdrawal. Capture of this strategic town provided a launching point for allied advances
further into Palestine, with Jerusalem being liberated in December that year. The West Australian 10 th Light
horse being the first mounted unit to enter the city. The sacrifice and achievement of light horse brigades
(and their beloved horses, the Walers) have appropriately attained legendary status. Its an honour to
welcome the representatives of the 10th Light Horse honorary group in the full uniform and their lovely
horses.
Today, let us remember and acknowledge the sacrifice so many young men & women made in all those
terrible battles 100 years ago in a war so far from home.
LEST WE FORGET.
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BULK RECYLING BINS
Coming to the
Shire of Victoria Plains
In the very near future we will be trialling bulk recycling bins in Bolgart, Calingiri and
Yerecoin.
Micro-chipping Sterilisation
If you are interested in getting your cat or dog
Micro-chipped or sterilized please contact
Shire of Victoria Plains on 96287004 to make a
Booking.
HEAVY VEHICLES
The Shire would like to advise all land owners that they have an obligation to the Shire to abide by the law regarding the use of
gravel roads in wet weather. There is to be no access to gravel roads when it is visibly wet. Those who are found to breach these
laws, will be liable for prosecution by MRWA under the heavy vehicle regulations.
The costs associated with repairing damages roads are quite significant! If this practice continues, Council will need to consider
increasing rates to cover repair costs.
The Shire is also looking at having a text type system that will alert owners and contractors of closed roads within the Shire of
Victoria Plains.
If any one sees heavy vehicles on roads that they should not be on, please inform the Shire or Main Roads Heavy Division. All
reports will be kept confidential.
**Internet is available at the Calingiri Library, all community
members are welcome to use this service.
Monday—Friday
8.30am-4.30pm
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How would you like to assist the
volunteers of
St John Ambulance Victoria Plains?
The Committee are looking for volunteers to regularly wash the ambulances in
Calingiri and New Norcia.
If you think you can help out or would like more details, please contact:
President – John Young 0427962871
or Secretary – Petrina King 0408910580
It would be great to hear from you!!
CALINGIRI PROGRESS ASSOCIATION
Attention all parents of small children, please be aware that the recent relocation of the
peace mosaic slabs are yet to be secured properly at progress park, unfortunately there has
been vandalism occurring in the form of removing tiles & destroying the hard work done by
the Victoria Plains Primary Schools students in past years. These tiles were located at the
War Memorial site for the past 10 years with no problems of vandalism, they will now need
to be repaired by volunteers within the community.
Please be mindful of your children when visiting the Progress Park.
Western Australia Young Achiever Awards
School Drug Education and Road Aware Health and Wellbeing Award
CONGRATULATIONS: Cory Payne, 20 of NEW NORCIA was in a very serious car
accident when he was 17. He spent six months in hospital, learning to walk again. Just
two weeks after being discharged he walked and finished the 4km “Run for a Reason”
raising $19,000 for breast cancer research. To date, he has walked and run and raised
$35,000 for charities. Cory also speaks at schools and clubs to raise safe driver
awareness to young drivers.
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GUIDELINES
FOR RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERSHIP
(courtesy of the WA Dept of Local Government)
Responsible dog owners have to consider many things in caring for their animals. Here’s a basic
checklist:
Regular flea and worm treatments, health checks, heartworm tablets and vaccinations.
Regular baths and grooming.
Basic obedience training so it can “sit”, “stay”, “come” and “heel” on command.
Register the dog with local government.
Sterilized if not to be used for breeding (reduced registration fees apply).
Adequately confined and is not allowed to stray or wander.
Does not engage in nuisance barking.
Does not attack people or other animals.
Is properly exercised and involved in family activities.
An owner who is prepared to learn how to care for its health and understand its behavior.
If you have any concerns, seek help as soon as possible If you are concerned about your dog, don’t
delay in finding help from a veterinarian, Ranger, dog trainer or other pet care professional.
Dog owners responsibilities:
Who is responsible for a dog?
Apart from the owner of the dog, a responsible person includes the occupier of any premises where
the dog is ordinarily kept or permitted to live, or a person who for the time being has the dog in his or
her possession or control.
Dog control
If you own a dog, you have a legal responsibility to keep it under control, either within a fenced area
on your property or on a leash when in public.
As the owner, you can be given an on-the-spot fine of $100 for not having your dog on a leash, or for
allowing it to roam (except at designated dog exercise areas). If the matter goes to court, the penalty
could be as high as $1,000.
Dogs barking
You are also responsible for ensuring that your dog is not creating a public nuisance by barking
excessively. The on-the-spot fine for allowing your dog to bark persistently is $100. If taken to court,
the fine could be up to $2,000. Please consider the impact of your dog’s behavior on your neighbors.
Removal of dog droppings
Dog droppings are a source of annoyance to other users of footpaths and recreation areas. Most local
governments have local laws that require the person in charge of the dog in a public place to remove
their dog’s droppings and adequately dispose of it. There are penalties for not doing so.
Any plastic bag may be used to pick up dog droppings.
Dog droppings in the garden should also be removed daily to reduce fly and health related problems.
To answer your common queries the Department of Local Government provides a brochure,
Laws for Responsible Dog Owners. To obtain a design file of the brochure, please contact the Shire
administration office (or the Department of Local Government).
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Piawaning Busy Bee
The girls ripping out the old play equipment,
including kids playing in their new playground.
AUTHORS:
David Baldacci
Linda Fairstein
Michael Connelly
Collin Forbes
Lee Childs
Dean Koontz
Clive Cussler
John J. Nance
Andrew Cross
Richard North Patterson
Janet Evanovich
Plus others
Vince Flynn
Jonathan Kellerman
James Patterson
Ian Ranki
160 Books altogether
Please contact : Dave Keys : 37 Cavell St Calingiri—Ph: 9628 7187
The Smith Family would like to thank all those volunteers
who turned out
to assist in extinguishing the fire on Great Northern Hwy
Wannamal
which escaped from their property on Monday 3rd April.
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Calingiri Primary School
Rottnest Island School Camp Photos
Calingiri Golf
Golf - Season Opened, Saturday 22nd April. 2 Person Ambrose, Sponsored by Dunning’s Fuel Wongan Hills.
We had 15 players. Winners - Cameron Yates & Rebecca Hall Net 60
Runners-up - Clayton Smith, Des Toomey & Chas Edmonds Net 60.17
Third Net - Paul Spowart & Bradley Pietraszek Net 67.25
Novelties
Long Drive Ladies
Sophie Lee
Long Drive Men
Clayton Smith
Nearest Pin No1
Aubrey King
Nearest Pin No 12
Paul Spowart
Nearest Pin No 17
Brian (Barney) Westlake
Best 2nd Shot No 6
Paul Spowart
Best 3rd Shot No 7
Des Toomey
This Weeks play - The Fixtured Saturday 29th April has been changed to –
Sunday 30th April
May 6th
Club Trophy
RN King Memorial
May
13th
May
16th
Captains Trophy
May
20th
Fenwick Farm
May
27th
Landmark Harcourts
May
30th
Tues Ladies
Tues Ladies
1st
Pennant
2nd
Pennant
Stableford
Stableford
Stableford
@ Calingiri
Stroke
Stableford
@ Watheroo
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Calingiri Progress Association
CLEAN UP DAY
A Big Thank you goes out to all that attended our
Clean up Day, a total of 66 Bags of rubbish were
collected.
What a fantastic effort !
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Disruption to Power
Monday 8 May 2017
Please be advised that
Western Power will be performing network maintenance in Calingiri and Old Plains
on:
Monday 8 May 2017
8.00am to 5.00pm
POSTPONED
Due to unforseen circumstance our annual Camp Quality Street Stall has
been postponed until further notice.
Editing and Writing Services Available
Professional writer and editor looking for freelance work.
I have completed both a Bachelor of Arts in professional
and creative writing and its subsequent honours degree,
and have spent two years working as a technical editor at
Curtin University.
My contact details are:
James Penn
0467 300 194
[email protected]
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ALLARDYCE on 0417 934 938
Or the Northam office on 9622 6000
15 Peel Tce, Northam
REAL ESTATE NORTHAM
14 Yulgering Rd, CALINGIRI $110,000
Your Cosy Country Hideaway
This property is going to be sold with the furniture included. The fibro and iron home has 3
bedrooms, 1 bathroom with an open plan dining/lounge area with the kitchen close by. You have a
split system air conditioner in this part of the home.
Master bedroom has built in robes the remaining 2 bedrooms are a good size. The bathroom has a
bath separate shower and large vanity, with separate toilet. The laundry is under the main roof line.
You do have another room which could easily become an office or craft room depending on your
needs. The carport runs along the length of the home so you have direct access from the carport
into your home. The garden is a real treat, well established and maintained with plants that thrive in
the region. As the grounds of the property are large you have ample area to add a workshop/garage
if you choose. This home has been beautifully maintained and will appeal to fussy buyers.
Call MICHELLE ALLARDYCE on 0417
934 938
Or the Northam office on 9622 6000
15 Peel Tce, Northam
View all our listings on eldersnortham.com.au or reiwa.com.au
Or the Northam office on 9622 6000
15 Peel Tce, Northam
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We would both like to extend our sincere appreciation for the amazing work
done by Victoria Plains St John Ambulance Calingiri crew John Young and
Nicole McInnes. Last week they attended Torobrook Farm after a horse riding
accident. The endless hours that you both have spent training, and the professionalism that you have shown has impressed us immensely. Your diligence,
self-motivation as well as dedication have been a source of inspiration for everybody.
Thank you once again for all your effort. Gary and Narelle McGill
For Sale
Pork Sides (approx. 30 kg) home delivered.
These are home grown pigs processed at
Linley Valley
Fresh sides for the home butcher $6 / kg.
Order now for the next delivery.
Phone: David or Valerie on 96275248 (until 9pm and weekends).
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Telephone and Fax Directory
Residential Listing Form
Name: ................................................................................................................
Town: ................................................................................................................
Telephone Number: ...........................................................................................
Fax Number: .......................................................................................................
Mobile Number: ................................................................................................
Please return form to the Shire of Victoria Plains, 28 Cavell St, Calingiri or
Post: PO Box 21, Calingiri WA 6569
Fax: 08 9628 7008
Email: [email protected]
Community, Business & Residential Contact Information
It’s time to update the Victoria Plains Telephone Directory, as well as our club and community group, and
local business database.
Please fill in the following forms and return to the Shire:
Email: [email protected]
Fax: (08) 9628 7008
Post: PO Box 21, Calingiri WA 6569
In person: 28 Cavell Street, Calingiri
It has recently been asked if the Shire can regularly publish the contact details for all the clubs and
community groups in Victoria Plains in this newsletter, so residents old and new know not only where to go
for information, but also what groups meet in our area.
This information is available on the Shire website, but is not necessarily up to date, so we are particularly
asking if all clubs and community groups can please take the time to complete this form.
SHIRE OF VICTORIA PLAINS
Shire of Victoria Plains
PO Box 21, Calingiri WA 6569
Ph: (08) 9628 7004
Fax: (08) 9628 7008
email: [email protected]
Community Group Information Update Form
Organisation Name:
Contact Person:
Postal Address:
Telephone:
Fax:
Email:
Make available to public? Y / N
Website:
AGM Date:
Incorporated? Y / N
President:
Postal Address:
Telephone:
Email:
Vice President:
Postal Address:
Telephone:
Email:
Secretary:
Postal Address:
Telephone:
Email:
Treasurer:
Postal Address:
Telephone:
Other Relevant Information:
Email:
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Business Directory Information Form
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Name of Business: ..............................................................................................
Contact Person: ..................................................................................................
Business Address: ..............................................................................................
Postal Address: ..................................................................................................
Telephone Number: ............................ Fax Number: .........................................
Mobile Number: ................................................................................................
Email Address: ....................................................................................................
Website: ............................................................................................................
Please write a 50 word max description of your business for our website:
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Operating Hours: ................................................................................................
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Would you like to be placed on the VP Business Builders Mailing list?
You will receive invites to local business networking events and professional /business
development opportunities.
Yes
Yes
No
No
Unless otherwise stated this information will be used for the purpose of the Shire of Victoria P lains
Telephone Directory and website Business Directory only.
Please return form to the Shire of Victoria Plains, 28 Cavell St, Calingiri or
Post: PO Box 21, Calingiri WA 6569
Fax: 08 9628 7008
Email: [email protected]
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Ph: 9628 7004
Fax: 9628 7008
Email: [email protected]
www.victoriaplains.wa.gov.au
Community Calender
May 7th: Calingiri Cougars, Home game
May 17th: Council Meeting-Calingiri, commencing 2.00pm
May 27th: Cubbyhouse Open Day-Cake Store-Calingiri & Wongan Hills
Oct 14th: Calingiri Primary School 100 year Celebration
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