May 2014 Edition 70
Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea
Wednesday 28th May - see page 20 for more information
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Council News
May 2014
Hello Readers,
Some welcome rain in the past few weeks which has seen the country respond well for those
fortunate enough to receive the rain. We received Weather Warnings and big rainfall predictions
last week which unfortunately didn’t eventuate throughout the Gascoyne Region. The Shire has
an obligation to provide this information to residents of the Shire, irrespective of what our personal
thoughts on the weather might be. It’s really a situation which if nothing eventuates we are
criticized for sending out the email and if something does eventuate and we don’t sent out the
email we are criticized also. Based on this when we receive warnings from Department of Fire
and Emergency Services (DFES) we will continue to send them out in the future as we are
obligated to do so.
Due to the wet weather the kerbing crew due to commence work on 3rd May have been delayed a
week and will instead be arriving on 11th May. They will be carrying out kerbing of the new
Caravan Park as well as various other kerbing around town to further improve the look of our
facilities. Landscaping will commence on 11 May also with the intention to have the majority of
works completed by the Official opening date now set as 14th June 2014. With regards to the
Official Opening, we have the problem where we have significantly more people wanting to attend
than the building is licensed to cater for and whilst we can do some things to increase capacity
from a physical as well as a health perspective (removing furniture etc.) the difference still
remains significant. For this reason the day will be split over two events, the formal opening of the
facility will take place between 10am and 12 noon at the Tavern, this is a controlled and invitation
only event or private function and whilst we have done our best to accommodate as many people
as possible it just physically is not possible and some of you will unfortunately miss out on this
formal event.
However to cater for everyone who wants to attend the Opening of the Tourism Precinct we will
have an Open Community event at the Pavilion to celebrate this which will include a Band,
Licensed Bar, Activities for the Children and Great food. Camping will be available on the oval if
required. Whilst the Tavern will be open, once the maximum building capacity is reached patrons
will only be permitted to enter when someone exits and this will be controlled by security staff on
the day / night. Patrons will be encouraged to walk between the Tavern and the Pavilion on the
day to take in the new Facility as well as the entertainment and food provided at the Pavilion.
Invitations and Flyers regarding this event will be posted by 19th May, should you have any
queries regarding the event please call Rachael on 9943 0988.
On the Staffing front, our Two German backpackers working at the Tourism Precinct have moved
on to see Australia prior to returning home in late June. Casual Plant Operator, Noel Lucas has
returned to Geraldton and Plant Operator and Administration Manager, Health and Rachael
Funnell respectively, have taken on the job to manage Weedarrah Station within the Shire of
Upper Gascoyne. I would like to thank all staff for the efforts whilst employed by the Shire and
wish them all the best for the future. We are currently advertising a Plant Operator job and
Administration Manager job and I am hoping to carry out interviews for these two positions within
the next few weeks and appointments sometime soon afterwards.
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Council News
Recently the Roadhouse ATM was installed and is being well utilised on a daily basis which is
pleasing. The Shire was recently successful in obtaining our License to sell Tobacco products
and sales of Cigarettes will commence very soon also. To all the Smokers we thank you for your
patience with regards to this matter.
We have recently commenced work on the 2014/2015 Budget and Budget submissions for
Council consideration will be called this year. If you have a Budget submission you would like to
make for the upcoming year please ensure this submission is made in writing and delivered to the
Shire by 5.00pm on Friday 23rd May, email submissions are preferable and should be emailed to
[email protected] with “Budget Submission” in the Subject line.
The Shire of Upper Gascoyne is one of very few Local Governments in Western Australia to not
have a Town Planning Scheme (TPS). The Department of Planning and the Department of Local
Government have requested the Shire develop a plan and have provided the necessary funding
of one hundred thousand dollars to allow us to do so. Consultancy firm, GHD have been
appointed by the Shire to Develop the Scheme and will be visiting Gascoyne Junction on
27th – 29th May to see the town and meet with residents of Town with regards to the Development
of the Scheme and the changes this will bring to town which prior to the development of this
scheme was effectively an uncontrolled environment from a Town Planning perspective. Please
see the flyer on page 4 of this Gassy Gossip for additional information and if you live in Gascoyne
Junction I encourage you to take the time to meet with GHD Staff members when they are in town
gathering information for the Development of our new scheme.
Dirk Sellenger
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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What’s DPaW doing in the Shire
As mentioned in the previous issue of the Gassy Gossip we were working on the installation of
two new long drops at Temple Gorge campground in the Kennedy Range.
Shiney excavated the holes allowing two four thousand litre tanks to be installed. Concrete pads
were poured by staff and then the buildings were erected with the assistance of Andy Crook,
Campground Host. This should alleviate the issues of the lack of facilities here.
Campground hosts are once again set up in both Kennedy Range and Mt Augustus National
Parks.
Jens and Janine Guenther, (regular hosts), have just finished a month’s stint at Mt Augustus and
been relieved by Ken and Pam Bradley for their first time at hosting.
Across in Kennedy Range Andy and Debbie Crook have returned from last year for a 6 week
placement.
We thank all our volunteer hosts for their valuable assistance throughout the tourist season.
By the time you receive this newsletter DPAW staff should have completed a cleanup project at
Pimbee, rain allowing. This involves condensing and burying the remains of three small rubbish
tips located on Pimbee. At the same time some weed and wild dog control will be carried out.
While the rain can be a nuisance with affecting works programs I am sure no one is complaining.
More winter rain will put us in a good position for a spectacular wildflower season.
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Carbonara Pasta Bake
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Department of Transport in your CRC
In partnership with Department of Transport and the Shire of Upper
Gascoyne your local CRC can now complete Online transactions for all
licensing renewals etc. For every transaction completed the CRC receives a
commission. These funds can then be utilised to provide more services to
our community.
Those of you that live on stations and have been paying by internet, next
time consider sending us your licensing and providing your CRC with more
funding. We can accept payment via Credit card or electronic transfer.
JQ SATELLITE& ANTENNA SERVICES
Are available for all types of antenna and satellite work etc. We specialize in Free to
Air Satellite and VAST systems, Digital TV, Two Way Radio and HAM installations
and Antenna building. For the past 7 years our time has been taken up doing the
NBN, ABG and SOTA Satellite Internet but due to the current reduction in this type
of work we are now able to commence work in other areas. For friendly and
competitive service, please give Jesse a call 0437 789 246.
We are located in Geraldton but do travel to regional and remote area and will
combine any travel costs with other local work.
Please phone the number above or email [email protected] and we are also on
Face book www.facebook.com/JQSat
ABN: 54 143 797 083
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There will be a busy bee at the Race Course on May 17th and 18th.
Rachael Funnell
Secretary
Email [email protected]
MOSAICS
On the 17th and 18th May we have a guest tutor who will be teaching Mosaic and we have
the opportunity to mosaic a bird bath – there will be some costs involved in the purchase of
the birdbath and tiles.
Please give me a call or email if you plan on attending this workshop. I will need to know by
the 4th May at the latest to ensure we have enough supplies for everyone.
Alys McKeough
Secretary
P 08 9943 0924
E [email protected]
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Wednesday 28 May
10am at the Gascoyne Junction CRC
$10 for first Bingo card includes Morning Tea.
$ 5 per Bingo card after that.
Prizes to the value of $20
Bring your spare change and have some fun, all
for a great cause.
All money raised goes to Cancel Council.
Please bring a plate of morning tea to share.
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Nurse Visit
Time: 9.30am - 12.00pm
Tuesdays at the CRC
For further information, please contact
Nola on 99 412499
If you are a AMS patient and need medication,
please ring Nola a day before she is due to come out
and she will bring it
to Gascoyne Junction for you.
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Gascoyne Junction CRC
are seeking people to help
out in various areas of the CRC
If you have any time to spare from
half an hour to half a day (or more)
we would love to hear from you
Library
Customer Service
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ANZAC Day Service
An ANZAC Service was held this year at the Memorial under the
sheltered area in the Shire Office and CRC complex. Locals braved
the wet weather conditions on the day to attend. Following the
Service we all went to the pub and had a light lunch.
Thank you to Alys McKeough for coordinating the event and to the
CRC for providing the lunch.
Plug-It-In Communications
Satellite TV (VAST) Supply & Installation
Additional Set Top Boxes and outlets
Computer Data networks including Wireless
Radio communications and antennae repair, supply and install
Special Offer: Complete VAST System including Decoder, 85cm
dish and installation $575
Will be in the Gascoyne Junction area between 30th May and 2nd
June
Please call Maarten on 0478 600 839 or email
[email protected]
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Wanted
May
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Digby Robinson
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Deb Betham
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Kevan Brand (Pronto)
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Mia De Pledge
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Betty Fletcher
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Barney McTaggart
June
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Rachael Funnell
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Kristie de Pledge
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Shirley Fox
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Bob and Alex McKenzie
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Dirk Sellenger
Got a Birthday coming up? Contact the Gassy
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[email protected]
Old X ray plastic film.
Please call Diane on 99430519
FOR SALE
Day bed/Divan. $350.00
Attractively carved pine timber, in medium-honey
shade.
Three foot wide mattress, never used, with cover.
Divan can be dismantled for removal.
Phone: 99430851
For Sale
Gascoyne Junction Community Remote
School
Has a Kangaroo Jack and a cargo
barrier for sale. Both in good condition.
Open to any Offers
Phone 9943 0515
Happy Mother’s Day to all of the mums out there!
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Brain Teasers
Q: I’m tall when I’m young and I’m short when I’m old. What am I?
Q: In a one-story pink house, there was a pink person, a pink cat, a
pink fish, a pink computer, a pink chair, a pink table, a pink
telephone, a pink shower– everything was pink! What colour were
the stairs?
Q: What has hands but can not clap?
Q: A house has 4 walls. All of the walls are facing south, and a bear
is circling the house. What colour is the bear?
Q: What is at the end of a rainbow?
Q: What starts with the letter “t”, is filled with “t” and ends in “t”?
Q: A girl is sitting in a house at night that has no lights on at all.
There is no lamp, no candle, nothing. Yet she is reading. How?
Q: You walk into a room with a match, a kerosene lamp, a candle,
and a fireplace. Which do you light first?
Q: What gets wetter and wetter the more it dries?
Q: You draw a line. Without touching it, how do you make the line
longer?
Q: Which weighs more, a pound of feathers or a pound of bricks?
Q: How many months have 28 days?
Q: Name four days of the week that start with the letter "t"?
Q: What goes around and around the wood but never goes into the
wood?
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Q: Two mothers and two daughters went out to eat, everyone ate
one burger, yet only three burgers were eaten in all. How is this
possible?
Q: A man was outside taking a walk, when it started to rain. The
man didn't have an umbrella and he wasn't wearing a hat. His
clothes got soaked, yet not a single hair on his head got wet. How
could this happen?
Q: A cowboy rides into town on Friday, stays for three days, then
leaves on Friday. How did he do it?
Q: You walk across a bridge and you see a boat full of people yet
there isn't a single person on board. How is that possible?
Q: A boy was rushed to the hospital emergency room. The ER doctor
saw the boy and said, "I cannot operate on this boy. He is my son."
But the doctor was not the boy's father. How could that be?
Q: What can run but can't walk?
Q: How far can a dog run into the woods?
Q: If there are 3 apples and you take away 2, how many do you
have?
Q: Beth’s mother has three daughters. One is called Lara, the other
one is Sara. What is the name of the third daughter?
Q: What's full of holes but still holds water?
Q: If an electric train is going east at 60 miles an hour and there is a
strong westerly wind, which way does the smoke from the train
drift?
Answers
1.) Candle 2.) There weren’t any stairs it was a one story house. 3.) A Clock 4.) The house is on the North pole,
so the bear is white 5.) The letter W. 6.) A teapot 7.)The woman is blind and is reading Braille. 8.) The match.
9.) a Towel. 10.) you draw a shorter line next to it, becomes the longer line. 11.) Neither they both weigh one
pound.12.) All 12 months. 13.) Tuesday, Thursday ,today & Tomorrow. 14.) the bark on a tree.15.)there was a
grand mother, mother & daughter 16.)the man was bald.17.) his horse’s name was Friday. 18.)all the people on
the boat are married. 19.) the doctor was his mom. 20.) A drop off water. 21. ) The dog can run into the woods
only to the half of the wood - than it would run out of the woods.22.) if you take two apples, then you have of
two course 2. 23.) Beth. 24.)A sponge. 25.)There is no smoke coming from a electric train.
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HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHOM TO MARRY?
*You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like, if you
like sports, she should like it that you like sports, and she should
keep the chips and dip coming.
- Alan, age 10
*No person really decides before they grow up who they're going
to marry. God decides it all way before, and you get to find out
later who you're stuck with.
- Kristen, age 10
2. WHAT IS THE RIGHT AGE TO GET MARRIED?
Twenty-three is the best age because you know the person FOREVER by then.
-- Camille, age 10
3. HOW CAN A STRANGER TELL IF TWO PEOPLE ARE MARRIED?
You might have to guess, based on whether they seem to be yelling at the same kids.
-- Derrick, age 8
4. WHAT DO YOU THINK YOUR MOM AND DAD HAVE IN
COMMON?
Both don't want any more kids.
-- Lori, age 8
5. WHAT DO MOST PEOPLE DO ON A DATE?
-Dates are for having fun, and people should use them to get to know each other. Even boys
have something to say if you listen long enough.
-- Lynnette, age 8 (isn't she a treasure?)
- On the first date, they just tell each other lies and that usually gets them interested enough
to go for a second date.
-- Martin, age 10
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6. WHEN IS IT OKAY TO KISS SOMEONE?
- When they're rich.
-- Pam, age 7 (Love her)
- The law says you have to be eighteen, so I wouldn't want to mess with that.
- Curt, age 7
- The rule goes like this: If you kiss them, then you should marry them and have kids with
them. It's the right thing to do.
- The rule goes like this: If you kiss them, then you should marry them and have kids with
them. It's the right thing to do.
- Howard, age 8
7. IS IT BETTER TO BE SINGLE OR MARRIED?
It's better for girls to be single but not for boys. Boys need someone to clean up after them.
- Anita, age 9 (BLESS YOU CHILD)
8. HOW WOULD THE WORLD BE DIFFERENT IF PEOPLE DIDN'T GET
MARRIED?
There sure would be a lot of kids to explain, wouldn't there?
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Kelvin, age 8
And the #1 Favourite is...
9. HOW WOULD YOU MAKE A MARRIAGE WORK?
Tell your wife that she looks pretty, even if she looks like a dump truck.
-- Ricky, age 10
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MAY 2014
MONDAY
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TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
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THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
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Burringurrah
Festival of
Fire
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Mothers
Day
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Craft Mosaic Workshop
Carnarvon TropiCOOL Festival
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Council
Meeting
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Mullewa
Muster &
Rodeo
Biggest
Morning Tea
NOTES:
June
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2nd
July
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WA Day Public
Holiday
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Tourism
Precinct—Official
Opening and
Community Event
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14th
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25th
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Council Meeting
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28th & 29th
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Craft (untutored)
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30th
Council Meeting
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