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Issue Number 200— May 2009 Cost $ 1.20 incl. GST

To My Readers,

The Postcard Poll has been extended till the end of next month!! Thankyou to the people that got back to me on

their thoughts! I plan to get out & around the town in June to take some more snaps, I am adamant I am going to

catch one of those magnificent pink coloured sunset skys on camera one of these days!! Please feel free to email

photos that you think deserve to be a Postcard for our town!!

Thanks again

Loz

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Hi Readers,

Well, here you have the May Issue!!

Where have the months gone!! I apologize

if there are a few spelling mistakes etc in

this issue! I have rushed it a tad hoping

that I would get it out in time to remind

everyone about the 50th Anniversary for

Meekatharra School Of The Air on

Sunday!!

Well I hope everyone enjoys their long

weekend and it doesn’t get too chilly!!

Thanks,

Loz

QUOTE OF THE MONTH

You have to stay in shape. My grandmother, she started walking five miles a day when

she was 60. She's 97 today and we don't know where the hell she is. El-

len DeGeners

CO-ORDINATOR

“The Meekatharra Dust”

PO BOX 315

Meekatharra WA 6642

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Disclaimer: The Meekatharra Dust is a publication of the Shire of Meekatharra. The Shire of Meekatharra, staff and councillors, take no responsibility for accuracy of or omissions in any material published. Information contained within the Meekatharra Dust does not necessarily reflect the views of The Shire of Meekatharra or its employees or councillors.

Calling for Submissions If you have any articles with information, about events, or photos

you have taken that you would like included in the Meekatharra

Dust, please drop them into Loz at the Shire before the closing date

shown on the back page.

EVENTS NOT TO MISS

THIS MONTH MSOTA 50th Anniversary Celebra ons ‐ Sunday 31st May

Farmer Jacks Golf Ambrose ‐ Saturday 6th June

Meekatharra Golf Open ‐ Sunday 7th June

Responsible Service of Alcohol Course ‐ Monday 8th June

Telecentre Commi ee Mee ng ‐ Tuesday 9th June

Blue Light Movie Night ‐ Friday 12th June

Trivia Night ‐ Saturday 13th June

Meekatharra Race Club Busy Bee ‐ Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th June

Ordinary Council Mee ng ‐ Saturday 20th June ‐ 9.30AM

Fes val Commi ee Mee ng ‐ Tuesday 23rd June

Meekatharra Race Club Commi ee Mee ng ‐ Thursday 25th June


Meekatharra Gymkhana

Meekatharra hosted the biggest morning tea on Wednesday 27th May, facilitated by Shire Recreation Officer, Elaine King. This year it was held on the lawn outside the pool. About 50 people attended and donated money to this worthy cause, including our community members from the Meekatharra Hostel. People were very generous with their donations and support with helping out. The morning tea made $438.00.

About the event : Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea is one of Cancer Council’s leading fundraising events and the largest, most

successful event of its kind in Australia. Over $60 million has been raised since it first began in 1994

How your money helps Our continued progress depends on the money we receive from individuals like you. Every cup counts.

1 in 2 Australians will be diagnosed with cancer before the age of 85. Last year Australia’s Biggest Morning

Tea raised a mind-boggling $10 million! One dollar at a time you are making a difference helping to fund

Cancer Council’s research, prevention, education and support services.

$10 can contribute to running the Cancer Council Helpline (13 11 20).

$20 can help us train a Cancer Connect volunteer. These volunteers are cancer survivors who provide one

-to-one support for people diagnosed with a similar cancer to themselves.

$50 can help us fund clinical trials, which test new and better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer.

$100 can help arrange practical support for our volunteers to make life easier for carers.

$500 can go towards the cost of funding ground-breaking research into the causes of cancer and into new and improved treatments. $49 million was granted to cancer research and research scholarships in 2008 alone.


Karalundi Unveils Honour Board

Karalundi Aboriginal Education Centre

(KAEC) recently unveiled an Honour Board

listing the names of its Chairpersons and

Principals since 1986. This is the first in the

series of events slated this year, being termed

the Year of Recognition, when the school

gives distinction to individuals who have

made significant input in the development of

Karalundi since the early 80’s.

The Honour Board, built through the

volunteer work of former Karalundi principal

Athol Grosse, was unveiled in a simple cer-

emony held on May 10 2009 by four of its

founding members : Ken and Jorna Farmer,

Gladys Ashwin and Joanie Farmer in the

presence of Executive Committee members,

parents and other supporters “Karalundi has

been operating now for 23 years and we’d

like to give due recognition to the founding

members and other key contributors of the

new Karalundi for their support in its

reestablishment,” KAEC CEO David Cowled

said as he recalls the moving tale of

commitment, optimism and determination,

that in the face of the overwhelming odds,

Karalundi has ascended from the ruins of the

old mission and embarked on a better future

for the Indigenous people of the Western

Desert and beyond.

In acknowledging Karalundi’s founding

members, Darren Farmer, former Karalundi

student and Chairperson, underscores the

“…vision and passion they (the founders)

had for wanting to restart Karalundi. Their

dream for a Christian-focused, Aboriginal

governed, education-based community has

been realized.”

Cowled revealed that the Year of Recognition culminates in a proposed Special Recognition Ceremony on the 12th of December 2009, with plans still in the conceptual stage.

L-R: Gladys Ashwin, Joanie Farmer, and Jorna and Ken Farmer during the unveiling ceremony of the Karalundi Honour Board


The town Swimming Pool season is now closed for the Winter months.

Could all A er Hours Key Holders please return your keys to the Shire Office as

soon as possible to collect your key deposit.

If you have any queries, please dont hesitate to contact us at the Shire Office.

Key Deposits Need To Be Claimed Now!!

THIS MONTHS SPECIAL

major service from $240.00 * conditions apply – 5%

discount for cash


Update

Meekatharra Festival Meeting

Dates Have Been Decided For The Following Events

Saturday 13th June - Trivia Night

Saturday 25th July - Fancy Dress Ball

Theme: Favourite Screen Character

TAFE responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate (SITHFAB009A)

Date: Monday 8th June

Venue: St John’s Ambulance centre.

Provisional time: 3.00pm to 9.00 pm

Cost: $28.30 per person

Please contact Lauren or Stella on 9981 1002 to book your place.

This ticket is necessary for any sale or service of alcohol. The cost is very minimal and it will be much more fun than doing it online.

Responsible Service of Alcohol Cer ficate (RSA)

Anyone interested in doing catering for the

Festival, please contact the Shire and complete an

application form before June the 19th

The Next Festival Meeting Will Be Held On:

Tuesday 23rd June

Time: 5.00pm

Venue: Council Chambers


Library We know our library is of the small scale, but we hope we have most of what you need. We get an exchange every month. The number of items we receive is much smaller though. If there is anything specific that any reader would like we can order it from another library for you. (Sometimes this can take time for them to be sent to us) Please note that you must be an existing member of the library to order in books.

The Library is open: Monday to Friday

from 8 am to 4.30 pm.

Library Info.

Welcome back to another year of great reading, listening and

watching. We look forward to seeing you at the library during 2009.

Reminder: We have a number of library books and DVDs

that have not been returned and are overdue. Please could

you check that you have returned all overdue library items.

Thank you

Jay


Better Beginnings &

Story Time

Meekatharra Shire is seeking interest in early literacy programs for children aged between

0-3 (Better beginnings) and 3-8 (story time).

These sessions will take place once a month at the library .

Please express your interest.

Phone: 99 811 002

Email: [email protected]


On Friday the 8th of May another Meekathar-ra Blue Light Disco was held at the Youth Centre.

This Blue Light was unlike most others with a very special surprise organized for the local kids.

The children of the Blue Light were treated to a magnificent show from two Fire Twirlers, which had come from Carnarvon on the request of the Blue Light Disco committee.

The Fire Twirlers spent the first hour playing with the children showing how to use some of their equipment and teaching the children different tricks.

As the Blue Light Disco got under way the Fire Twirlers left to prepare for the highlight of the night.

At 8:30pm the disco came to and end, the lights were turned off and the children were brought outside to the basketball court.

The children gathered in a circle around the two Fire Twirlers and with a huge flash the show got under way.

The show was amazing with Ooo’s and

Aaah’s coming from every child, it consisted of some daring and dangerous fiery moves, which needed to be seen to be believed.

Unfortunately, there was a very low attendance on the night and a lot of children missed out on what could be the highlight of the year.

On Friday the 12th of June, Blue Light will be holding a ‘Movie Night’ at the local picture gardens. The Movie shown shall be “Journey to the Center of the Earth’ starring Brendan Frasier, only recently been released.

Doors open at 6.45pm and movie is to start at 7pm. Entry fee is $2.00, soft drinks and lollies shall be on sale.

Jess (Fire Twirler), Emma & Amy Redcliffe &

Kadisen King


The Blue Light Disco Committee will be hosting

“Journey To The Center Of The Earth”

When: Friday 12th June

Where: Outdoor Cinema, Main Street

Time: 7.00PM

Entry Fee: $2.00

Canteen Will Be Available

NO DRUGS

&

NO ALCOHOL

EVENT NO DRUGS & NO ALCOHOL EVENT


Hotel/Motel

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UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

The Royal Mail is recently under new management. You will see all new staff in the Mail ready to be of

assistance to you with great friendly service.

A lot of new things are underway for the Mail including some of the following:

A Delicious Lunch Menu Will Be Available From The 2nd April;

Karaoke or Live Music Will Be Happening At Least Every 2nd Saturday Night;

The Blues Man - Ivan Zar will be returning in June for another show;

The Beer Garden will be open all the time from now on, with landscaping being done in the next week or

so; and

A “Meekatharra Idol Search” will be underway from the 8th of April, every Wednesday Night for the next

10 weeks!

If that’s not enough for you the Mail will still be doing:

Chase The Ace every Friday Night;

Delicious Dinner Meals with Daily Specials;

Airport Pick-Up & Drop Off;

Sunday BBQ’s in the Beer Garden; and

Catering also available for any functions!

The Royal Mail

PO Box 62 Meekatharra WA 6642 Ph: (08) 99 811 148 Fax: (08) 99 801 113


KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN FOR DETAILS ON THE GRAND

OPENING NIGHT OF THE MAIL’S ART GALLERY, WHICH WILL

INCLUDE LOCAL ARTISTS WORK.


MURCHISON VISITING CLINICAL SERVICES VISITING TIMES IN MEEKATHARRA

Physiotherapist - Brian Poller For appointments: 9981 0600

June 8-9

Podiatrist - Gerrard June 9

Speech Pathologist, Occupational Therapist: Referrals to Cue Primary Health on: 9963 1539

RFDS Doctors...In Meekatharra RFDS medical services are prioritised according to urgency. Outpatients

opening times: Mon - Fri 9 am-12 noon (except Thursday - 10am - 12noon) and 2pm-4pm. (Note: In order to

provide the highest quality emergency medical services in remote WA RFDS doctors may be unavailable at the

time noted above).

Psychiatrist…..Mental Health team: 9981 0625

Other visiting specialists include Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist, Physician & Paediatric Physiotherapist.

DENTAL VISITS TO MEEKATHARRA (Correct as at 21/1/09 and subject to change)

Ophthalmologist - Dr Gordon Bougher

Dates to be announced

As all dates are subject to change - please reconfirm appointments the day before.

(Appointment availability is usually determined by prioritising according to health needs.)

Phone contact during above periods only:

Meekatharra Dental Clinic 9981 0640

For more information: Dental Health Services

(Perth) 9313 0555

DATES

29th June - 3rd July

20th - 24th July

19th - 23rd October

16th - 20th November

30th November - 11th December


Café Club

Meeka FM Cafe Club Eve-

ry Sunday 10.00am

Meeka FM, Hill Street Meekatharra

Come and join us for fresh coffee, music

and much more


The Birthday Boy…. Rohan, Kerry & Pete

Pete & Sandy

Roy & Nikki

Jai, Kerry & Pete

Rohan Salmon celebrated his 26th with family & friends

at his Mum's house on the 8th

May. Lots of laughs were had

(as usual) and everyone was lov‐

ing the toas e fire!!We hope

The Meekatharra Gymkhana Club would

like to extend a belated thankyou to the

volunteers from St Johns Ambulance for

their work at the Gymkhana. This event

could not happen without you!!

Thankyou to Jo, Dottie, Moose & Kerry for

your contribution of photos for this

months edition of The Dust.

It’s a great help!

Loz


On Tuesday the 21st of April, Eileen Gracie celebrated her 80th Birthday with

family & friends at the Commercial Hotel. Eileen's sons Alan ,Bill and Louie,

daughter, Denise, daughter inlaws Kay and Jeanette, son inlaw Allan and grand

children Troy ,Braden ,Caitlin and Rebecca joined her for this special occasion .

Previous Meekatharra residents, Gavin Baker and his wife Mel also travelled from

Perth for it . Clarrie & Dottie Lauritsen joined the Gracie family for Eileen's Birth

day & a lovely meal was had at the Commie and fun was had by all.

The Gracie Family:

From L—R: Alan,

Denise, Eileen, Bill &

Louie

Mel & Caitlin Louie &

Jeanette

Braden &

Rebecca Mel & Gavin


MEEKATHARRA

SCHOOL OF THE AIR

TURNS 50!

To: Meekatharra School of the Air 50th birthday celebrations

Where: Meekatharra Oval and complex

When: Sunday May 31st from 10am to 4pm

RSVP: We would love to know that you have heard/are coming.

Any questions or offers of help or memorabilia please phone Tracie on 99812935 or email [email protected].

At the Family Fun Day we will be viewing displays and selling some souvenirs of this important occasion as well as playing lots of novelty games, judging beautiful home made cakes and preserves and catching up with old friends.

We are hoping to have a fancy dress footy game, tug of war, toss the welly, pie eating contest (and perhaps party pie eating for the juniors). We would love to hear from some interested cake/preserve entrants... or participants to our games.

Your Invited…..

A BIG Congratulations must go to Sarah Tyler, a previous resident of Meekatharra for her graduation

from Murdoch University with a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts with psychology.

Sarah was born in Meekatharra in 1986. Sarah & her family, parents, Frank (Bill) & Vicki & her sister &

brother, Shannon & Zach moved down to Denmark where she started school. The family returned

back to Meekatharra a few years later where Sarah completed most of her Primary schooling at the

Meekatharra District High School. From here

they moved to Geraldton, where Sarah

completed her high school studies at Nagle Cath‐

olic College before heading off to Murdoch Uni‐

versity in 2004.

So Congratulations Sarah, all your hard work has

paid off...Your family are extremely proud of you.

Well Done!!

Contributed by Ruby Tyler (grandmother)


On Sunday 26th April we said Farewell to one of our valued members of the community & the

Meekatharra Golf Club, David Win. He was our captain & manager of Coates Hire for 6 years. He

only took up golf three years ago, practicing six days a week brought his handicap down to 17. I

will miss him badly as I visited the yard every day mainly to have a yarn & boil the billy for a cuppa.

David has gone to Derby to be with his lovely wife. We all wish him well & hope he gets a job soon. To say goodbye he gave Meacho $50 to buy everyone a

drink!

Rusty

On the 2nd of May, Tony & Doris Norman

held a small gathering out at the breakaways

with close friends & work colleagues to say

goodbye. About 30 RFDS crew came from all

areas of the State for the occasion.

Tony & Doris were presented with a beautiful

photo album with all their magic times they

had in Meeka. They have moved to

Melbourne to join their family.

The people of Meekatharra will miss them

greatly but we wish them all the best!


If you have any birthdays you would like placed in the

Meekatharra Dust please call Loz on 9981 1002

June Birthdays

Clarrie Shay 1st

Adrian Baumgarten 2nd

Brady Binsiar 5th Elisha Dann 7th

Bill Atyeo 7th

Britt Hoare 8th

Zaine Narrier 15th Tamika Hoare 16th

Cheyenne Monaghan 16th

Patricia Robinson 16th

Aaron Wingo 16th Rebecca Gilbert 17th

Gus Johns 18th

Guy Bell 20th

Helena Lane 22nd Rharvi Walsh 27th

Jayden Mongoo 28th

Eden-Marie Tressider 28th

Marcus Walsh 30th Kenneth Allison 30th


Newman Vet

Meekatharra Dr. Rick Fenny

Located at Paddy’s Flat For appointments phone: 9175 1309 or 0408 936 061

EMERGENCY ADVICE : 9175 1309

or Dalkeith Veterinary Clinic on 9386 6277

This well presented 3x1 house on a double block,

with back lane access has a low maintenance fully

reticulated garden. There is a garden shed & a large

shed with 2 roller doors, a lovely patio area &

security guards on all windows & doors.

There are 3 bedrooms with built in robes, open plan

living area, dining room, large lounge room, large

kitchen with walk in pantry, large bathroom & 2

WC’s.

A slow combustion wood stove for heating. Large

reverse‐cycle split system & a water tank. Plenty of

room for units or dongas on back block.

CUE MIDWEST W.A.

HEART OF THE GOLD

COUNTRY

For More Details

Please Contact

Maggie on

(08) 99 631 120

All This Comes With Furniture, Queen size ensemble

bed, 2 x bedside tables with lamps, dressing table, 1

large & 1 small lounge, 1 x 69cm TV plus large Hi‐Fi

DVD player with cabinet. 1 large & 2 small glass top

tables, full length wall unit, extendable dining & 6

chairs. 1 automatic washing machine. For more

photos go to:

www.hotproperties.com.au ID: 12764 $245,000


25/04/09

ANZAC Sheild Stablefort

Winners: Rusty & Clarrie Lauritsen

Runner Up: Bill Nichols

Gross: Clarrie Lauritsen

L/D No. 18: Bill Nichols

Ferrett No. 10: Bill Nichols

N.A.G.A: Marinus Kleinjan

26/04/09

1st Round 72 Hole Comp - Jenky’s Day

Winner: Dave Win

Runner Up: Greg Byrne

Best Gross: Dave Win

N/P No. 2: Dave Win

N/P No. 16: Clarrie Lauritsen

L/D No. 15: Dave Win

N.A.G.A: Rusty

03/05/09

Stablefort

Winner: Bill Nichols

Runner Up: Clarrie Lauritsen


N/P No. 16: Bill Nichols

Gross: Clarrie Lauritsen

L/D No. 12: Ashley Page

N.A.G.A: Rusty

10/05/09

Sherwood Day Stablefort

Winner: Roy McClymont

Runner Up: Clarrie Lauritsen

Best Gross: Clarrie Lauritsen


L/D No. 15: Ashley Page

N/P No. 16: Roy McClymont

N.A.G.A:

Rusty

17/05/09

2nd Round 72 Hole - Month-

ly Mug Putting Comp

Winner: Clarrie Lauritsen & Ashley Page (Tie)

Best Gross: Clarrie Lauritsen

Best Putter: Ashley Page

N/P No. 2: Peter Clare


N/P No. 16: Bill Nichols


All Welcome—Form a Group & Enjoy Some Fun

Choose own Group of 4 Players - Ladies/Mens

Funny Shorts or Pants & Silly Hat Day At The Sponsors Request

Come & Have A Laugh & Smack A Ball About…

Check In From 11.15am Tee Off From 12noon

Sandwiches, Pies & Pasties etc on Sale for Lunch

Presentation & BBQ in the evening, enjoy a cold beer & mix with our visiting players.

Organise A Skipper….Don’t Drink & Drive!!

Enquiries to Clarrie Lauritsen: Mb: 0428 699 685 or Wk: 99 800 162

Nomination Costs: $60.00 Tee Off From 8am

Must Be A Member Of A Golf Club With An Official Handicap To Compete For

Nett & Gross Prizes

Nominations Close: Wednesday 3rd June

Players without the above are welcome to play on a provisional handicap &

compete for novelty prizes.

Meals will be provided on Sunday, which include: Breakfast, Morning Tea,

Lunch & Evening Meal - Bar Facilities Available

Enquiries to Clarrie Lauritsen: Mb: 0428 699 685 or Wk: 99 800 162

Sinosteel Midwest Corporation Meekatharra Golf Open 2009

Sunday 7th June

27 Holes Stableford

Farmer Jacks

4 Man Ambrose Golf Day

Saturday 6th June Saturday 6th June Saturday 6th June


Council’s News Flash


Expressions Of Interest for Catering

The Meekatharra Race Club is seeking Expressions of Interest in regards to doing the

catering for the 2 Day Race Weekend on the 26th & 28th of September 2009.

The Catering would involve supplying Lunches, Afternoon Teas, Night Time Snacks, Cooldrink, Tea, Coffee

, Icecream, Lollies etc.

Most cooking facilities are available out at the track or your own equipment can be brought in.

For more information please contact Noeleen Mongoo on 0418 900 015

Contact the Meekatharra

Money Business Team

Tel: (08) 99 801 901

We can Help With The

Following:

Budgeting

Saving

Debt

Credit Cards

Managing Bills

Loans

Buying Power Need Help With Your Money??


FREE PROMOTIONS

Any non profit organisations or activities which are purely for the benefit of the Meekatharra and

surrounding communities can promote themselves free on Meeka FM in many ways.

We can create a promo and have it played at specific times on air

We can promote your service/activity while we are on air

We can get you into the studio to record a promo

We can do phone interviews to promote your services

So if you’re wondering how you can get your message out to the community with very little effort,

please contact Meeka FM 98.3


PH/FAX: 08 9981 1358

Anita’s mobile: 0400761747

MEEKATHARRA

CARAVAN

PARK OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

CHEAP FUEL MINI DELI

GAS BOTTLE REFILLS ICE

GOLDEN FRIED CHICKEN


The Meekatharra Race Club would like to thank Peter Moses & his Family for the

running of the Races. Peter has been involved in many a role but most of all for

being the Club’s President for over 20 years. As everyone knows it takes a lot to

organize a meeting of any sort, but Peter has run this event for many years and we would all have memorable ones. The Club would like to wish Peter and his family all

the best for the future. Once again Peter, Thank You.

The Meekatharra Race Club’s officer bearers for 2009 are:

President: Jo Burgemeister

Treasurer: Lauren Howden

Trainee Secretary/

Vice President: Lorrae Hill Secretary: Noleen Mongoo

If anyone has any old Meekatharra School photos or

other memorabilia from

1959 onwards, please contact

Elaine King on: 0439 909 738


Return To Meekatharra

Society Update

On Sunday the 5th of April a crowd of

approximately 60 people attended the “Return

To Meekatharra Reunion”. The day was held at

the Pioneer Park in Gosnells, which had the

perfect bush setting for the day. The day was a

great success with more people attending than

originally anticipated.

There were raffles galore on the day with the

main attraction being a beautiful crocheted rug

made by Daphne Hodges which was won by Betty

Gale. Lyn Boladaris (originally from Yandal/

Barwidgie Stations) donated an exquisite

painting of Nullagine which was auctioned off to

the highest secret bidder. This was won by one of the visitors for the day.

The past “Return to Meekatharra” committee

members sat back and enjoyed themselves on the day after doing the organizing for 21 years. The present committee would like to thank

them for all their hard work & input. It was def-

initely another “day to remember”. The crowd

were also entertained by a Murchison identity,

Keith Leithbridge who recited Bush Poetry

throughout the day.

The Committee had an interesting time

renewing friendships, passing on telephone

contacts to many who have moved away, re

-married or just lost details of their ac-

quaintances.

Being on stations & long distances from each

other, the “catch-up times” are always few and far between so there was a lot of tired jaws on

the night!!

Next year the Reunion will be held back in Pinjarra with a new committee. Thelma Biggs

(Originally from Yeleerie Station) has offered to take on the role as Clive Daw is returning to the bush & Marilyn Siggers will be in Tasmania.

Betty & Kevin Kent

Marilyn Siggers, Clive Daw & Eric Roberts

Left: Daphne

Hodges (Don

Head’s Sister)

picking out a Raf-

fle Prize

Front to Back: Don

Bell, Father Started

Menswear Store at

Reedy’s in the

1930’s, ???, Dorothy

Kimble (nee Johns) &

Josie Johns


Return To Meekatharra

Society Update...Cont... Marilyn Siggers found the following Poem in a book

called “Kimberley Currency” by John Taylor from the 60’s & 70’s in an Op Shop and thought the “Meeka

Dust” readers would like a gander!

“Kurting: Ka” (Place where spirits are)

Don’t BBQ me down South in Karrakatta

Or bury me in cold clay ground

Be sure there ain’t a flutter

No diesel left flowing in me veins.

Get one of my old mates to check

If there’s any still hanging about

And if I do myself in

Don’t die from beer, whisky or rum

Or other causes known to man

Please make sure I’m done

Before poking me underground

Plant me up in the Gascoyne

Warm weather all year round

A place in the shade

Between stockyard and creek

Keeping good company

With Murray and young Tom—both stockmen

And Evan from over the waves

But for God’s sake

Make sure I’m properly gone.

Dates To Put In Your Calendars:

Geraldton Geraldton are having their “Return to Meeka-

tharra” re-union on the 11th October. For

More Information Please Call: Maureen on (08) 99 231 816

Perth

There is a whisper going around that there is to be a re-union for people that lived at the Big

Bell townsite to be held on the 29th August at

the Bayswater Hotel. Unfortunately this is all the information I have, possibly if you contact

the Hotel they may have an organizers contact

number for more information.

Note From The Editor:

I would like to thank Marilyn for sending me all this information (& more) on the Meekatharra Re

-Union. It is very much appreciated by myself &

I’m sure the “Meeka Dust” readers are ex-tremely grateful for some out of town news.

Thanks again Marilyn….

Loz

The crowd at “Pioneer Park”, Gosnells

Left: Visitors for the Day (Apologies, Names Unknown)


ANIMAL ANTICS Well another month has gone by. Update on the two cruelty cases, sadly the joey had to be put down because of its head injury. Bob the kitten was put down not because of his amputated tail but because of what someone had inserted into his rear end. The injuries were so bad that the kindest thing was to put him down. It was a sad journey back from Geraldton as we both had grown to care for him.

This is not the first time, the first one was a little joey that had the same thing happen to him. Sadly the injuries were the same and it also had to be put down.

Please report if you know or see this happening. Usually it progresses and the biggest fear is, it will then move onto younger children. Obviously this person or persons need help!

On a brighter note, thankyou to Clarrie Lauritsen for rescuing another joey. She beat a dog attack and then an eagle attack. If it hadn’t of been for Clarrie’s quick actions she wouldn’t of been here today. We called her “Docker” because she beat an eagle!

Also thankyou to Jim, Jo & Tom Lacy for rescuing a joey. They went to investigate what some emus where up to and found that they were trying kill a joey.

Last month we sent 8 joeys down to Geraldton. 7 of these have now gone on to a re‐release program. 1 didn’t get there because of his size and the family that had him had kept him too long that he thought his family was the dogs. He has now found permanent care on a farm though.

On a carer’s note, please, I can’t stress enough, don’t feed joey’s cows milk as they are allergic to it.

We also need to be mindful that there is a small number of children running roos into fences. This is happening up at the sport grounds. Please report this to the police if you see this happening.

Well that is all for this month, we are up to 29 joeys so far for this year that have gone on to Geraldton.

Jo Burgemeister

0428952791

Poor “Bob’s” Disgraceful Injuries

The Mighty “Docker”!!


MURCHISON AGE HOSTEL MEEKATHARRA NEWSLETTER April 2009

For Easter we did activities over the 1st and 8th of April. These included making Easter cards, making Easter chocolates, decorating foam eggs and making a Jubilee twist. Everyone enjoyed the activities especially the reward of eating some of them.

15th April, we played Bingo, so much fun was had by all and many prizes were won.

18th April we celebrated Harold’s Birthday, with cake for morning tea, this was followed by Bacchii and then quoits a great time with everyone laughing and enjoying themselves.

29th April sorry to say I was away in Geraldton but everyone had fun Playing Bingo with Anne our friendly Volunteer. Many thanks Anne.

Barry Abbott & Rene Wingo Ron & Joyce Huckle

Don Head & Ron & Joyce Huckle

Don, Harold, Carol, Joyce, Ron & Rhonda


Support Craig Goozee in his A2B4C ultra marathon - Donate today!

On May 29th 2009, Sydney father of four, Craig Goozee will set out on the journey of a lifetime. He’s not a famous athlete or a celebrity, yet Craig aims to complete a 12,500km marathon around Australia in an attempt to raise more than $1 million for Children’s Cancer Institute Australia for Medical Research (CCIA).

The journey will take Craig from A to B for C, Australia Square to Bennelong Point for Cancer…the long way round!

Inspired by the courage and determination of his daughter Jessica who lost her battle with cancer in 1999 at the age of nine, Craig will use a combination of running, cycling and ocean paddling to complete the ultra-marathon, which expected to take approximately 95 days

Craig is due to travel to Kumarina on the 15th July and Meekatharra Thursday 16th July so watch out for more news about how the Meekatharra Community can support this initiative to support important research into childhood cancer.


The Meekatharra Telecentre provides opportunity for individuals & businesses to

flourish by providing services like Banking, Video Conferencing, Photocopying, Inter‐

net Access etc. Moreover, there is no other business that provides these basic ser‐

vices.

The Telecentre is Community owned & managed. The Management Commi ee

would like to invite people to have a say in the decision making process at their next

Commi ee Mee ng.

Where: Meekatharra Telecentre `

Commi ee Mee ng

55 Main Street

Ph: (08) 99 801 811


FOR FURTHER DETAILS CONTACT ANT ON: 0438 993 013 OR ELAINE ON: 0439 909 738

THE YOUTH CENTRE IS OPEN WEEKDAY’S AFTER SCHOOL

MON - FRI: 3.00 - 5.00PM MON NIGHT: 6.00 - 8.00PM FRI NIGHT: 6.00—8.00PM


Soduku is the logic based number game, also know as number place.

The game is simple to play with the aim being to fill the empty cells

of the Soduku grid so that each column, row and 3x3 grid contain

the digits 1 to 9.


(Strong Indigenous Nyarlus Group)

The Crowd Walking Down Savage Street

Above: Theresa,

Wayne, Robina & Above: Helen,

Allistair & Clare

Tamika King, with Tahnee & Bernice Flannigan

and Della Roe went to Kalbarri in May to help form

a group that could meet regularly to discuss issues

including health, violence, housing and crime.

The trip was funded by ICC and about 50 attendees

from Three Springs to Carnarvon participated. It

was a three day work-shop, at the end of which a

committee was formed called SING (Strong

Indigenous Nyralus Group).

Members from each community went home with

ideas of how to address the issues that are of a

concern to them. The SING group will be meeting

regularly to update their progress and possibly do

more workshops.

Our first event here in Meekatharra, which was held

on Thursday 21st May, was a Silent March, starting

at the Youth Centre and walking to the Information

Bay on Main Street. This was a successful

initiative to send the message that violence is

unacceptable and was supported by community

members, service providers and agencies in Meeka-

tharra.

We would like to thank Wayne Abdullah, from

Mission Australia, for taking the organisation on

board and also for providing the community

barbeque after the March. If it wasn’t for Wayne

this event would not have been such a success.

Our next concern will be addressing issues

regarding youth. We will be working alongside

Kids After Dark, the Youth Centre and the School.

If anyone has any concerns or would like to be a

part of SING please contact Tamika King on

Mobile: 0437 894 406.


For Integrity Bookings Please Call (08) 95 746 707 or

call in & see Russell at the Meekatharra Post Office


Rev. Lesley deGrussa-Macaulay (08) 9981 1053.

Spirit for All There are several accounts of the giving of the Spirit in scripture. In Acts 2:1–21 we read how the gift of the Spirit at Pentecost transformed the disciples into a community of faith that was bold to witness publicly about what God was doing in their midst. We also are given Spirit’s gifts of life, empowerment, vision, and strength as we proclaim God’s message of love to all people. In Israel’s tradition, Pentecost was the celebra-tion of the Feast of Weeks, the spring barley har-vest. When the Jews were no longer an agricul-ture-based society, the rabbis gave the festival a new meaning – a commemoration of the giving of the Law to Moses on Mount Sinai. God shaped a new people through the establishing of a cove-nant. As the Church celebrates Pentecost on Sunday 31 May ’09, it is important to keep in mind that we are telling the story of a particular day. It is not that God’s Spirit had never been given before. Throughout scripture, we hear the story of how God has come near to humankind, strengthening and encouraging those who walk in God’s ways. But in this instance, the community has been em-powered in a new way. The Christian community begins with an event celebrating God’s Spirit, present with the people. This community is em-powered by the Spirit to move out into the world, doing God’s work and telling the good news to all. SPIRITUALITY: How would you describe your own spirituality? There are many different understandings of the term spirituality. Books have been written on Celtic spirituality, on women’s spirituality, on a spirituality of ecology and eco-justice. Today there is a revival of interest in matters of the spir-it as people try in various ways to be open to God’s Spirit, to deepen their relationship with God.

Prayer groups, retreats, meditation groups, and opportunities to share stories all provide opportunities to widen our experience. Here is a quotation that may stimulate you as you contemplate your own thoughts on spirituality: Sometimes people get the mistaken notion that spirituality is a separate department of life, the penthouse of our existence. But rightly under-stood, it is a vital awareness that pervades all realms of our being. Someone will say, “I come alive when I listen to music,” or “I come to life when I garden, “or “I come alive when I play golf.” Wherever we come alive, that is the area in which we are spiritual. And then we can say, “I know at least how one is spiritual in that area.” To be vital, awake, aware, in all areas of our lives, is the task that is never accomplished, but it re-mains the goal. From The Music of Silence by David Steindl-Rast and Sha-ron Lebell, copyright © 1995 HarperCollins Publishers, Inc. Blessings, Lesley


Weekly Church Services:

Meekatharra Community Church

Frontier Services 65-67 Darlot Street, Meekatharra.

Weekly Sunday Services: 9am Communion: 1st Sunday each month

Contact: Revd. Lesley deGrussa-Macaulay Phone (08) 9981 1053 or Mobile 0417 918 035

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Opening Hours: Opening Hours: Monday Monday -- Saturday Saturday

9am 9am -- 2pm & 4.30pm 2pm & 4.30pm -- 7pm7pm

Come in choose from a wide range of healthy, Come in choose from a wide range of healthy,

home cooked meals & snacks freshly made to home cooked meals & snacks freshly made to

order.order.

Dine In or TakeDine In or Take--AwayAway

Phone Orders Welcome & Catering Requirements Are AvailablePhone Orders Welcome & Catering Requirements Are Available

Ph: (08) 99 801 450 Fx: (08) 99 801 626


LO

Commercial Hotel

Meekatharra Ph No: 9981 1020 Fax No: 9981 1021

Enjoy a Drink in a relaxed

atmosphere.

Counter Meals available daily

Lunch 12 noon -2pm

Dinner 6pm- 8pm

Both En suite & Hotel Accommodation

available

For Functions,

Meetings or Conferences

we have the Facilities.


Meekatharra Agent for Limescale Australia is

Dennis “Splinter” Shaw J.P. PH: 9981 1223


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Creamy Mushroom & Bacon Soup

INGREDIENTS

60g bu er 1 large (300g) onion, chopped 4 rashers bacon, chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped finely 1/4 cup (35g) plain flour 1 litre (4 cups) salt‐reduced chicken stock 500g bu on mushrooms, sliced

METHOD Melt the bu er in a large saucepan; cook onion, bacon and garlic, s rring, for about 5 minutes or un l the onion is so and bacon has browned lightly. Add the flour; cook, s r‐ring, for about 2 minutes or un l the mixture is bubbling. Gradually s r in stock, then mushrooms; bring to the boil, then simmer, par ally covered, s rring occasionally, for about 30 minutes or un l the mushrooms are tender and soup has thickened slightly. Just before serving, s r in the cream and chopped tarragon and season to taste with salt and pepper. Simmer, uncovered, un l the soup is hot. Serve soup topped with extra tarragon, if desired. Suitable to freeze. Suitable to microwave.


Meekatharra’s Community Gym – OPEN

Located at the Indoor Cricket Centre on High Street

State of the art equipment is now set up including a treadmill,

rowing machine, a variety of weights and much more!

Gym agreements and keys are available from the

Shire office (a small fee applies for key holders)

Entry is permitted to key holders only

between 5am and 10pm daily

"Meeka FM is looking for new volunteers.

Training will be provided where needed and program times are very flexible.

Please call 99811358 or email:

[email protected]"


Closing Date: 22nd June

Publishing Date: 29th June

Events Calendar

June MSOTA 50th Anniversary Celebra ons ‐ Sunday 31st May

Farmer Jacks Golf Ambrose ‐ Saturday 6th June

Meekatharra Golf Open ‐ Sunday 7th June

Responsible Service of Alcohol Course ‐ Monday 8th June

Telecentre Commi ee Mee ng ‐ Tuesday 9th June

Blue Light Movie Night ‐ Friday 12th June

Trivia Night ‐ Saturday 13th June

Meekatharra Race Club Busy Bee ‐ Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th June

Ordinary Council Mee ng ‐ Saturday 20th June ‐ 9.00AM

Fes val Commi ee Mee ng ‐ Tuesday 23rd June

Meekatharra Race Club Commi ee Mee ng ‐ Thursday 25th June

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