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PEER SUPPORT GROUPS There have been some very yummy activities. The children have made banana kebabs, cup cakes and daisy biscuits. Many children have had some new taste experiences. The leaders have been learning a lot and are finding that the activities are becoming easier.

SPECIAL SWIMMING SCHEME The children in Years 2 – 6 have been participating in the Special Swimming Scheme. They have been travelling into Goulburn each day for two weeks for swimming lessons. It is great to see the improvement all the children have been making with increased confidence in the water and in their strokes. The Goulburn Mulwaree Council has assisted with a grant to subsidise the cost for the children to attend the lessons.

COMBINED SMALL SCHOOLS ATHLETICS CARNIVAL All the children will be participating in the Athletics Carnival to be held at Tarago on Thursday 27th March. There will be races, high jump, long jump, shot put and relays. The younger students will also participate in tabloid activities. We have been training with the help of some parents. EXCURSION TO TARONGA ZOO At the end of this term we will be going on an excursion to Taraonga Zoo. Everyone is really looking forward to this excursion. Pictures in the next edition of the News. P & C AGM Thank you to Kelly for her work as President for the past 2 years. Congratulations to the new committee. Work has already begun on organising the Fireworks and Auction to be held on Saturday 7th June. ENROLMENTS FOR 2008 in K - 6 Please enquire for information and a package if you are interested in enrolling your child at our wonderful small school. Make an appointment for a visit.

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WINDELLAMA PROGRESS ASSOC. HALL Inc.

Report from the Progress Association We had a very successful working bee earlier this month. We have planted almost one hundred native seedlings to provide shade and shelter on the northern side of the oval and appear to be doing well. Given a good winter and spring, they should be well established before this year’s Field Day.

Necessary pruning was carried out in overgrown areas and a large amount of rubbish was carted away. We shall be scheduling further days, particularly to carry out necessary maintenance on the hall building.

We have been asked to cater for the runners at a Rogain competition to be held on “Timberlight” and adjacent properties on Sunday 6th April. Preparation will be done at Windellama Hall on Sunday morning and we shall be cooking and serving food from 2.30 p.m. in the paddock opposite Roberts Road, off Oallen Ford Road. If you are able to offer any assistance, or would like to come to look, please contact Cathy Meehan – 4844 5554 or Frances Knights – 4844 5157. We would like to thank the Windellama Garden Group for their very generous donation towards our improvements at the Hall.

The Mulwaree Trust has offered to fund a plaque to be erected to commemorate the construction of the kitchen extension. This has been ordered and will be unveiled at a date to be announced.

The next meeting of the Association will be held on Tuesday 15th April at 7.30 p.m. All welcome.

Frances Knights – Secretary.

Dried Apricot Jam

2 cups dried apricots 1.5kg sugar 2 litres of water

• Wash apricots • Cover with water & allow to soak

overnight or until soft • Bring to the boil; cook gently until tender • Add heated sugar • Stir carefully until the sugar is dissolved • Cook quickly until the mixture jells when

tested • Pour into heated jars • Seal & label

Blackberry Jam* 500g blackberries 1 & 1/2 cups sugar

• Remove stalks from berries & place in saucepan

• Cover with sugar & allow to stand about 1 hour

• Place over heat, stir occasionally until sugar is dissolved

• Boil until the jam will jell when tested • Bottle in warm jars & seal * Strawberries or raspberries can also be used


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WINDELLAMA VOLUNTEER RURAL FIRE BRIGADE

Report all Fires 000 Brigade enquiries 4844 5359 Yass - 6226 3100

FIRE SEASON EXTENDED UNTIL 30th April Contact Lynton Roberts 4844 5118 for ALL permit requirements

NO PERMITS BEING ISSUED (Because of current conditions)

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REMEMBER, fire restrictions for our area have been extended until 30th April. Permits are not being issued so no burning-off, if you have any enquiries phone Lynton Roberts 4844 5118 or the Brigade on 4844 5359.

Brigade Auction April 19th

Come along and enjoy the day, visit the many craft stalls, enjoy the fantastic food or just call at the Brigade enquiry table. The Auction Day is on Saturday 19th of April at the Windellama Hall and Grounds. The Auction is being conducted by Elders of Goulburn who are again supporting the Brigade with their services. The day starts at 7.00am. Auction items are to be booked in by 9.00am, with the auction commencing at 10.00am. If you have any large articles to sell but have difficulty getting them there, contact either Rex Hockey 4844 5147 or Lynton Roberts 4844 5118. There will be craft stalls selling all sorts of home made goods, so if you have a craft or hobby and would like to sell those items which you make, stall sites are available by contacting Cathy Meehan on 4844 5554.

ITEMS ALREADY LISTED • Articulated 4WD Front end loader • F350 horse truck registered • Pee Wee Yamaha motor bike • Rocky 4 X 4 1 tonner • Fire Pump • Brand NEW motor bike • Quantity of sawn Timber

If you have any items eg machinery, antiques, vehicles, building materials which can be advertised, contact Lynton Roberts 4844 5118 as soon as possible to assist in advertising. * STRICTLY NO ANIMALS sold at the Auction *

Training The next Brigade training will be held on 12th April at 9:00am, this training session will be on map reading and GPS, so come along. The Brigade will be running an accredited Basic Firefighting course in 24th & 25th May, all participants must be registered with Firezone before taking part in the course, be sure to put your name down early. For additional information or enquiries on any of the above courses and training contact the Captain Lynton Roberts on 4844 5118. General Meeting & Auction Meeting 12th April 2008 12:00noon Training – Map reading &GPS 12th April 2008 9:00am General Meeting 24th May 2008 12:00noon Training – BF course 24th & 25th May 2008 8:30am Till next time please drive carefully and take care, see you all at the next meeting. All welcome.


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Landcare Update Weather Watch 16th February to 15th March

Adrook, Oallen Ford Road, Windellama

35.75 ml / 7 days Timberlight, Oallen Ford Road, Oallen

* ml / * days Amaroo, Roberts Road, Windellama

44 ml / 5 days Gar-den, Oallen Ford Rd, Windellama

51 ml / 6 days Johnno’s Store, Oallen Ford Rd, Bungonia

35.5 ml / 3 days Tarkierelea, Fernleigh Close, Windellama

23 ml / 3 days

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AUSTRALIAN CASHMERE GOATS WHERE? Café in the House, Old Parliament House, Canberra

WHEN? 12:30 to 4:00 pm on Saturday 12 April 2008

A public workshop to learn about the versatile Cashmere goat which is recognised for: • fine luxurious fibre • docile temperament • excellent meat • encouraging pasture diversity by browsing • complementing other farm enterprises

$10.00 per head entry covers * goat meat lunch – taste the delights of goat cooked by the Ginger Room Restaurant * a series of displays, including cashmere fibre and clothing * information sessions by industry experts, ranging from cooking goat meat, goat genetics and nutrition to fibre, goat husbandry and handling.

For enquiries ring: Sandra or Tony Greville 4844 5047 or 0418 412 460

NEXT WORKING BEE – the next working bee will be held at the Darraghs’ place on

SATURDAY 29 MARCH

where we will be fencing off an area for revegetation. We’ll meet at 9.30 am (for a cuppa) for a 10.00 am start. Lunch will be provided. Please bring suitable tools for fencing.

Sandra Greville, Secretary

ORDER YOUR PINE TREES NOW

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taking orders for pine trees for delivery in July.

You can contact them on 4844 5101.


Main Road 92 Upgrade Nowra to Nerriga

March 2008 Update

Stage one construction The first stage of the $80 million upgrade of Main Road 92, comprising the 24 kilometre section from Hames Road westerly to Morton National Park, has been open to traffic since May 2007. Final bitumen sealing of this section was completed before Easter. Motorists are advised to drive with additional care on the new work until line marking is completed. Stage two construction A $22.5 million contract for the second stage of the upgrade, comprising the nine kilometre section from 44 kilometres west of Hames Road (near the Touga Road junction just east of the Bulee mountain area at Billy’s Hill) to the village of Nerriga, was awarded to Nace Civil Engineering Pty Ltd in July 2007. Construction commenced in November 2007, and is expected to be completed in the first half of 2009. This stage involves widening, realigning and sealing the existing gravel road and includes major improvements to the steep and narrow section from Bulee Gap to the Endrick River. Construction of earthworks and retaining walls throughout this stage is now progressing well. The foundations for the new 60 metre long, four span concrete bridge near Bulee Gap were completed in February and the columns are anticipated to be completed later this month. Clearing is largely complete and fencing is in progress in the western section between the Endrick River and Nerriga. Part of this work is through Morton National

Park. Remnants of the colonial heritage “Wool Road”, together with several Indigenous heritage sites and threatened flora species are being carefully preserved during construction. For all enquiries concerning operational matters relating to construction activities for this stage, please call the NACE Civil Engineering Pty Ltd site engineer, Clinton Woods on 0412 490 602, or the project supervisor, Bob Meins on 0412 464 866. Stage three - design & construction tendering Detailed design for widening, realigning and sealing the remaining 20 kilometre section from Morton National Park to Billy’s Hill is complete and documentation for this third stage construction contract is in progress. Tenders for the contract are currently scheduled to be invited later this year. Changes to road conditions Motorists are advised to drive carefully on the remaining sections of gravel road as the road conditions vary. Particular care should be taken in wet weather as unsealed sections of the road can become slippery and suitable only for 4WD vehicles. For current road condit ions visit www.rta.nsw.gov.au/trafficreports

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Piling at Bulee Bridge

Surveying for Stage 2 construction


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