March/April 2014 Edition 69
Strong
Burringurrah Town - Winner
1st Prize —Carnarvon
Helping
Gascoyne Junction—Winner
3rd Prize - Carnarvon
Carnarvon Town - Winner
Active
Shark Bay Town - Winner
Gascoyne ‘Thanks Dad’ Photo Competition Winners
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Council News
March/April 2014
Hello Readers,
This cooler weather in the past few weeks has been a welcome change as it starts to look like Summer is finally
behind us for another year. I have a number of things to mention in this month’s edition of the Gassy Gossip but will
start with a very non-Shire related topic of the missing Malaysian Airlines plane MH 370. It is hard to believe that in
2014 and the electronic age we live in that is it possible to simply lose a Boeing 777 aircraft after someone simply
turns off the transponder. These aircraft are not small fry, MH370 has a replacement value of over $400 million
Australian dollars, is it appropriate that one individual can flick a switch and make this aircraft disappear? It should
not happen and no doubt some changes will be implemented to prevent a similar incident occurring in the future.
Each of Councils Caterpillar machines, including the Graders, Truck and Loader, have built in tracking devices. I
can sit at my computer in my office and know in almost real time where the machine is in the world at any given
time as well as key operating information including engine hours, engine temp, fuel remaining and asset utilisation.
This facility also automatically sends an email if a serious fault occurs on the machine or if the machine leaves a
pre designated area (which we set to the entire Shire of Upper Gascoyne) this tracking information cannot be easily
turned off as one would expect and if this information is available as standard equipment on various heavy plant
items its time airlines were forced to use this technology which is already fitted to each aircraft but as a cost saving
many decided not to use it (our very own QANTAS is one airline that elects to use this tracking information but it is
not compulsory for them to do so). For the families of MH 370 passengers and crew, I hope they are able to find
the plane to give the families some closure however given the vast area of the search, sadly I do not believe the
plane or any answers will be found anytime soon.
OK, now onto Shire business,
SPECIAL SERIES REGISTRATION PLATES
Council will be creating and having an auction for special series numberplates, these will include the following
numbers.
1 GU, 2 GU, 3 GU, 4 GU, 5 GU, 6 GU, 7 GU, 8 GU, 9 GU, 10 GU, 11 GU, 12 GU, 13 GU, 14 GU, 15 GU.
01 GU, 02 GU, 03 GU, 04 GU, 05 GU, 06 GU, 07 GU, 08 GU, 09 GU.
Plates will cost a minimum of $200 each and any funds in excess of the base amount will be kept for future
community events and will also include a donation to the RFDS. This Auction will likely be held in June or July 2014
and will be advertised accordingly.
DRESS CODE – GASCOYNE JUNCTION TAVERN
Council considered a dress standard for the new Tavern and the Dress Code Policy is as follows:
THE JUNCTION PUB DRESS CODE
Management reserves the right to refuse admission or service to any person or persons failing to
comply with the following dress requirements:
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Neat casual dress is to be worn at all times after 6.30pm.
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Footwear is to be worn at all times.
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Jackets or any other clothing or accessory, or any visible body markings bearing patches or
insignia of any Outlaw Motor Cycle Gangs are not permitted to be worn or to be visible on
these premises at any time:
Management reserves the right to ask any individual or group to leave the premises if Management
believe any item of clothing or footwear worn at any time detracts from the family friendly
environment we aim to encourage in Gascoyne Junction.
Dirk Sellenger
LICENSEE
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TOURISM PRECINCT
The Tourism Precinct is going from strength with a large number of the teething problems behind us. The task of
setting up a brand new retail facility is well outside the ordinary day to day tasks of small Local Governments. To
be able to walk into the facility and purchase a burger for lunch or a nice meal and a cold beer in the evening is
very satisfying and it is very pleasing to see the facility being used by so many locals as well as Tourists and a
large number of bookings have been taken for later in the week at the commencement of the School Holidays. I
would like to thank the Tourism Precinct Manager, Leanne Warren for all her hard work to get the facility up and
operating and also to Rachael Funnell whom at the same time as carrying out her daily tasks of Administration
Manager has been instrumental in getting the facility off the ground and operating efficiently and accurately.
Remember this is a Council owned and operated facility and all funds are Government owned and must be dealt
with accordingly. Well done Ladies.
TOBACCO SALES – ROADHOUSE / TAVERN
Council resolved to apply for a License to sell Tobacco products. The license application was recently completed
and we are hoping to have Tobacco Products available for sale by early May 2014 so please be patient.
As you are all aware, there are restrictions relating to smoking in areas of food service so please be aware of
designated smoking areas at the Tourism Precinct as these will be enforced.
SEALING AND KERBING
The Bitumen sealing of the Caravan Park was recently completed and the area looks good. Kerbing works will
commence on 3rd May followed by line marking and Landscaping soon afterwards. The Single units currently
situated in Hatch street will be relocated to the Western End of the Caravan Park and offered as alternative selfcontained accommodation to the existing four cabins available.
VISITING PHOTOGRAPHER
Amateur photographer, Lawrence Hillary, recently visited town and took a large number of photos of the Tourism
Precinct and around town. These photos will be used on the soon to be completed Tourism Precinct Webpage
and for area promotion generally. A photo taken by Lawrence of the pool can be found below:
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Council News
GAS BOTTLE REFILLS
The Shire is able to refill gas bottles now at the Tourism Precinct, these refills include your standard 5kg and 9kg
bottles or any other bottle able to be ordinarily refilled (not 45kg).
GASCOYNE JUNCTION AIRSTRIP REBUILD
Engineering design for the airstrip was recently commenced and works are expected to commence in mid to late
May 2014. Whilst works are carried out on the Gascoyne Junction Airstrip the Race Course airstrip situated
approximately 10kms to the west of town will become the main town airstrip whilst these works are completed.
OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE TAVERN
We are still awaiting on the Minister for Regional Development to let us know when he will be available to open
our new facility. At this stage we are looking at a date in either June or July. The type of opening is also yet to be
determined and we are currently working on this. More information will be available when it comes to hand.
ANZAC DAY SERVICE
Unfortunately I will be away this Anzac Day however ANZAC day items are available from the Shire Office for
anyone wanting to run the service on the day. Whilst this has historically been a Shire delivered program anyone
is welcome to deliver this and we look forward to hearing from you with regards to details.
FACEBOOK
Our Facebook page now has over 750 followers and is becoming a more and more popular way for providing
information quickly and efficiently, if you are a new user to Facebook or want to learn more about it please discuss
this with the CRC staff who would be very happy to help get you started. If you are already using Facebook
please like our ‘Upper Gascoyne News and Events’ page to stay in touch.
Dirk Sellenger
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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What’s DPaW doing in the Shire.
The Department has a couple of projects to occur over the next few months in the Shire.
Firstly there will be the installation of two new long drop toilets at Kennedy Range with the
existing one not able to meet the demands of increasing tourist numbers.
Secondly is the installation of two new information shelters at Mount Augustus. Other work will
include upgrading of some totem posts from timber to steel, let’s see the termites eat these ones.
With luck these will be completed early in the tourist season.
The type of information shelter to be installed at Mt Augustus
The roads into and around Kennedy Range National Park were badly damaged in the recent rains
and thanks go to the Shire and crews for the work on repairing these recently.
On a positive note, the rains have greened up the park and it is looking good at the moment, let’s
hope for some winter rains to keep it going.
Another project starting to be put together is the installation of well covers to address visitor risk
issues on some of the ex pastoral leases. These will be along the same lines as what was
installed at Old Cobra Homestead to allow access to the wells in the future if needed.
Staff wish Kevin Hagan a speedy recovery from illness and have been keeping in touch with him
during his stay in hospital. Thanks go to Laura Russ (Burringurrah Police) and Don Hammarquist
for keeping an eye on things while he is away.
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The Junction Race Club held their AGM in February and the following office bearers were
elected:
President—Brett Smith
Vice President—Ross John Collins
Secretary—Rachael Funnell
Co-Treasurers—Hamish and Jodie McTaggart
Bar Manager—John Kearney
Assistant Bar Manager—Phil Kearney
Racing Manager—Paul Kearney
Gymkhana Manager—Joanne Symonds
There will be a busy bee at the Race Course on May 3rd and 4th.
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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Upper Gascoyne LCDC AGM and Field day
As advised earlier, the LCDC annual meeting and field day will be held at Mt
Augustus on 15 April 2014.
If you plan to attend you need to advise the LCDC catering purposes. Please
email Jason Hastie ([email protected]) with your numbers attending.
The day will be fully catered, including dinner and breakfast on the 14 April
and 16 April for those planning on arriving the evening before and/or
departing the day after.
Accommodation is BYO swag. If you wish to stay in the tourist facilities you
will have to arrange this independently with Mt Augustus.
Start time for the day is 8:00am. Actual timings for presentations, and some
presentations, are to be confirmed. Broadly the day will cover:
Rangelands NRM presentation and Landscape function/ESRM. Bill Currans
LCDC Erosion control project.
Rangelands NRM Project, Rangeland Self Shepherding. Bruce
Maynard
(Rangelands NRM has been granted more than $900,000.00 for this project.
It is hoped that some of these funds can be spent supporting work in the
Upper Gascoyne.)
OHS systems.
Alys McKeogh
(An OHS plan will be required for all future Rangeland NRM funded projects.)
MLA More Beef from Pastures project. Alan Peggs (MLA flyer is attached)
Inspection of on-ground works.
Matt Hammarquist
LCDC AGM
Enquiries to Jason Hastie, Tel: 9943 0586
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Nurse Visit
Time: 9.30am - 12.00pm
Tuesdays
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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GASCOYNE BIENNIAL ART SHOW 2014
Gascoyne Arts Council and Principal Partner the Shire of Carnarvon are
pleased to announce that registrations are now invited for
the Gascoyne Biennial Art Awards being showcased in Carnarvon from
31 May to 13 June 2014.
With over $19,000 in prize money, artists are encouraged to submit
their registrations early. The Best Overall in Show is an acquisitive prize
valued at $10,000.
For more information contact Awards coordinator Rosie Seager on
Mobile: 0417 823 940 or Email: [email protected]
Entry forms available from
www.horizonpower.com.au/
whats_on.html or the Gascoyne Junction CRC
The 2014 Awards are proudly supported by
Principal Partner - Shire of Carnarvon;
Supporting Partners - Horizon Power and Skippers;
Category Partners –
Rio Tinto, Regional Development Australia, Shire of Exmouth,
Hon Jacqui Boydell MLC, Vincent Catania MLA, Hon Ken Baston MLC,
Melissa Price MP and Mark Lewis MLC.
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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Smoko Corner
Find and circle all of the comedy movies that are hidden in the grid.
The remaining letters spell an additional comedy movie.
AIRPLANE
ANALYZE THIS
ANTZ
ARTHUR
BANANAS
BEST IN SHOW
BILLY MADISON
BLUES BROTHERS
BOWFINGER
BULWORTH
CADDYSHACK
DAVE
DUCK SOUP
EMMA
FARGO
GET SMART
GROUNDHOG DAY
HAPPY GILMORE
HOME ALONE
HORSE FEATHERS
ICE AGE
JUNO
KINGPIN
LIFE OF BRIAN
MASH
OFFICE SPACE
PARENTHOOD
PATCH ADAMS
POLICE ACADEMY
RAISING ARIZONA
RATATOUILLE
REAL GENIUS
ROXANNE
RUTHLESS PEOPLE
SABRINA
SPLASH
STIR CRAZY
STRIPES
THE JERK
THE PINK PANTHER
THE TRAMP
TOMMY BOY
TOOTSIE
WAYNES WORLD
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WORKING GIRL
Condolences
Deepest Sympathy to Ken &
Diane Kempton and Families on
your sad loss
Our thoughts are with you at this
time.
Wanted
Old X ray plastic film.
Please call Diane on 99430519
GIVE AWAY – FREE
Daikin Split system aircon, in going order, with
Remote.
It wasn’t reliable over this summer, although has
had a new motor (Clint Read) and a thorough
clean out (Norwest Refrigeration)
March
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Jane McTaggart
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Karen Coffin
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Genevieve Robinson
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Thomas Fletcher
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Lindsay Kealley
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Patrick Starr
If you are in the mood for tinkering with a
cantankerous Aircon over the cooler months, ring
Jennifer or John on 99430851.
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
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Rory de Pledge
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Riley McKeough
May
4
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
Got a Birthday coming up? Contact the Gassy Gossip
by email at [email protected]
Reagan & Elisha
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Porcupine Meat Balls
Ingredients
1 small onion
500g mince
2 tbs plain flour
1/4 cup raw rice
1.5 tsp salt
pinch pepper
1 egg
1 can tomato soup
1/2 cup water
Peel and grate the onion. Or very finely chop.
Mix mince, onion, flour, rice, salt and pepper well in a bowl.
Beat the egg and mix into the mince.
Make the mixture into balls a bit bigger than golf balls with floured
hands.
Put them in a greased casserole dish.
Mix water and soup together in a saucepan and heat until boiling.
Pour the soup over the meatballs and cook, covered in a moderate
oven for 1 hour.
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Golden syrup dumplings
Ingredients
2 cups hot water
2 tablespoons golden syrup
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups self raising flour
2 tablespoon margarine
milk as needed
Put first four ingredients into saucepan, bring to boil.
Rub margarine into flour, mix to a soft dough using as much milk
as needed, roll into balls and place in syrup simmer for about 20
mins
Serve hot with ice cream or cream
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APRIL 2014
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
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THURSDAY
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FRIDAY
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SATURDAY
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SUNDAY
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Craft
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Craft
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School
Holidays Start
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Good Friday
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ANZAC Day
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Easter
Monday
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School
Holidays End
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Council
Meeting
NOTES:
May
June
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Burringurrah
Festival of Fire
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2nd
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Gascoyne River
Music Festival
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17th & 18th
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Craft Workshop
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30th
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Council Meeting
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31st
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Mullewa Muster &
Rodeo
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7th
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9th & 10th
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WA Day Public
Holiday
25th
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Council Meeting
28th & 29th
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Craft (untutored)
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