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Volume 8 Issue 2 FEBURARY 2011<br />
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<strong>Morgan</strong> <strong>Scenic</strong> <strong>Cruises</strong><br />
Experience the beauty of the<br />
Mighty Murray at its peak<br />
Courtesy of Dean and Anna Beard, <strong>Australia</strong> Day visitors could cruise our magnificent<br />
Murray River aboard their (new enterprise “THE HAMA ‘ a converted oyster boat, set up<br />
for group cruises or charters) Dean undertook strenuous study to qualify to Captain his<br />
boat and Anna and Dean have ensured it is comfortable cruising. They generously<br />
donated profit to the <strong>Morgan</strong> Riverfront fund. Beautiful views, friends, sun, cooling<br />
breezes and great entertainment. Take this opportunity to see the high water from the<br />
river in a very relaxed setting with Anna as your hostess, you are guaranteed a pleasant<br />
trip for only $10 per head. Groups of ten preferred. Who would not want to celebrate<br />
<strong>Australia</strong> Day?, Especially in <strong>Morgan</strong>, a town whom cares for each other. YAK
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TERMINUS HOTEL<br />
ala carte menu children's menu<br />
$5.50 pints of Carlton Dry<br />
and go into draw to win a ski biscuit ............<br />
Slushie's<br />
alcoholic and non alcoholic available ...<br />
Walk-in Bottleshop<br />
Phone 8540 2006<br />
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Editors Ramblings<br />
How are your Giant Pumpkin Seeds going?<br />
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I would love some photos (will not disclose location) of how your pumpkins are progressing for next<br />
months issue. If you haven't planted yet, grab your entry and FREE Giant Pumpkin Seeds and plant<br />
now, for Cadell Harvest Festival at Easter which in 2011 is not till end of April. So you still have time to<br />
plant and win trip to USA thanks to MGA insurance brokers.<br />
Apology<br />
Through an error in communications between volunteers, last month I omitted putting the notice on the passing<br />
of Kyle (Barney to most) Schafer. Barney will be sadly missed by the community, in particular his work behind<br />
the scenes building and setting up displays at <strong>Morgan</strong> Museum. His energy and knowledge of all things<br />
mechanical was an inspiration to all. Not only that, a happier and friendly person, you could ever meet.<br />
To Pam, - Sue and I give you our heartfelt sympathy, and any help you may need, we will be there.<br />
<strong>Morgan</strong> <strong>Scenic</strong> <strong>Cruises</strong><br />
Thanks to Marg Zerner for organizing a trip on our new <strong>Morgan</strong> tourism venture <strong>Morgan</strong> <strong>Scenic</strong> <strong>Cruises</strong> to<br />
sample its delights and check out the water levels along the river.<br />
An early start as Peter and Tracy, The new owners of Mt Mary Hotel could travel with us, so they could be back<br />
in Mt Mary in time for Sunday opening at 11am. (great food I am told by Marg and Phil).<br />
Great smooth ride with excellent viewing of our current water levels. On our return tourists were queuing up to<br />
get on the next trip. And introductory only $10 per person, What value. Thanks Anna and Dean.<br />
Phone Dean on 0429 402 243 for bookings.<br />
Cadell Entrance Signs<br />
The new tiled Entrance signs are finished and are being unveiled Feb 1st 1pm<br />
Still NO Full water allocation for our growers!<br />
Drought water policy unsuited to flooding<br />
I must be silly but with all the water going past, surely our SA fruit bowl growers should be able to use their FULL<br />
water allocation, not just 67% of what they have paid good money for and own.<br />
Even the The Murray-Darling Association thinks state powers to restrict water used by irrigators should be able<br />
to be overruled by the Basin Authority. Association general secretary Ray Najar has appeared at a Federal<br />
Parliamentary inquiry at Murray Bridge into future water use in the Basin.<br />
"There shouldn't be any restrictions on water use for food production, there's just absolutely no need for it," he<br />
said. "The small amount of water that we require for growers in <strong>South</strong> <strong>Australia</strong> to have full allocations, for<br />
example, is [equivalent of] about two days' flow out of the Murray mouth.<br />
"So it's ridiculous for the government to maintain a policy that was written for drought and use it in a flood<br />
situation."<br />
Mosquitoes<br />
Take precautions against mosquitoes as numbers of the pests have exploded with higher river flows and warm,<br />
humid weather. Mosquitoes carry diseases such as Ross River and Barmah Forrest virus and the number of<br />
reported cases of both is on the rise.<br />
The high river flows entering <strong>South</strong> <strong>Australia</strong> from the River Murray are providing a boon for fauna and flora on<br />
the extensive floodplain, but the extra water is also creating ideal conditions for mosquitoes.<br />
What you can do to help control them.<br />
Mosquitoes breed in stagnant water so if there are pot plants, drip trays, old tyres that gather water, these are<br />
ideal breeding places plus the use of personnel protection spray.<br />
Also wearing loose fitting, light coloured clothing and applying insect repellent with DEET or Picaridan can also<br />
reduce the risk of mosquito bites<br />
Congratulations to Dan van Holst Pellekaan<br />
Our local state member Dan van Holst Pellekaan has rated well by independent Adelaide Now Political Reporter<br />
Daniel Wills when rating the performance of all of our states politicians.<br />
“Liberal backbenchers Steven Marshall, Dan van Holst Pellekaan and John Gardner have impressed since<br />
entering Parliament in March and appear on the fast track to the shadow ministry.”<br />
<strong>Morgan</strong> Matter articles closing Dates:<br />
Please have all articles in by 24th of each month, any article after this date may be put aside to next issue.<br />
Please email if possible all articles, photos and advertising to matters@morgan.org.au.<br />
Or drop in to MIRC Articles as a Word document in Aerial font size 11 are appreciated.<br />
If you have something coming that you want included but may be late give me a call on 0407911356.<br />
Kevin Pedder<br />
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DIGITAL TELEVISION IN MORGAN<br />
WIN SA CHANNEL 44 ABC CHANNEL 42 SBS CHANNEL 41<br />
WIN Television’s investment in a digital translator site within the township of <strong>Morgan</strong> has significantly improved<br />
television services to the region.<br />
The digital switchover has delivered better picture and sound quality and will eventually give <strong>Morgan</strong> residents<br />
access to a greater number of channels.<br />
Viewers in <strong>Morgan</strong> are reminded that they may need to re-scan their set top boxes or run an automatic channel<br />
scan to view the WIN Television digital service.<br />
WIN SA can be found on Channel 44.<br />
WIN regional SA and Ch9 Adelaide General Manager, Graeme Gilbertson thanked viewers for their patience and<br />
persistence during the switch-off. “WIN Television is committed to regional <strong>Australia</strong> and making sure all of our<br />
viewers receive the best possible signal available. A quick rescan of their set-top box or in-built tuner will give<br />
viewers access to their favourite programmes,” Mr Gilbertson said.<br />
The new digital translator site within<br />
the township of <strong>Morgan</strong> was<br />
announced in September 2010 with<br />
the approval and support of the Mid<br />
Murray Council. Construction of the<br />
site was completed in November.<br />
The translator has delivered <strong>Morgan</strong><br />
residents a local digital TV signal<br />
rather than relying on the signals from<br />
the Ramco Heights transmitter.<br />
Having Trouble Receiving WIN SA?<br />
You may need to rescan your digital<br />
receiver using your remote<br />
control.<br />
Simply follow these instructions and<br />
wait a few minutes.<br />
Ensure that the TV is ON when<br />
proceeding with table at right.<br />
STILL HAVING PROBLEMS?<br />
Contact Clive and staff at<br />
WAIKERIE ELECTRICAL<br />
See them for the best range<br />
and price on Digital TV<br />
Set Top Boxes<br />
and advice<br />
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Brand General Instructions (using remote control)<br />
LCD -Menu (OK) > Set Up (OK) > Tuning Menu (OK) > Auto Tuning<br />
(OK) > all channels will be erased > OK<br />
PANASONIC<br />
Plasma - Menu (OK) > Set Up (OK) > Tuning Menu (OK) > Auto<br />
Tuning (OK) > Access (OK) > all channels will be erased > OK<br />
SAMSUNG<br />
SHARP<br />
SONY<br />
D.Menu > Auto Store (picture icon left hand side) > digital tune><br />
Auto Store > start<br />
Menu (enter) > Program Set up (enter) > Auto Installation (enter) ><br />
HOME > Settings (toolbox icon) > Digital Set Up > Digital Tuning ><br />
PIONEER Function Menu > Others > Set Up > Auto Tuning > OK<br />
Turn TV off from main on the wall & turn on again.<br />
NEC<br />
LG<br />
If this still doesn’t work, please follow these steps:<br />
Menu > Auto arrow across to System (all) > arrow down to<br />
Scan/Search/ with arrows pointing right > select right arrow or OK<br />
button to activate scan<br />
If older than a year – need Firmware update to fix issues.<br />
Tuning Menu or High Booster Menu > Boost Signal<br />
OLIN or<br />
HALIO<br />
Brand> Set up > Auto Tune > (OK)<br />
Call store of purchase or manufacturer technical support for firmware<br />
upgrade<br />
TCL Menu > Install > Auto Install<br />
MYSTAR Menu > Set Up > Decoder > Scan<br />
DAEWOO Menu > Install > ATS Broadcast > Digital > Scan<br />
DSE Menu > Search Option > Auto Install > Set<br />
COBALT Select Install Menu to tune<br />
GRUNDIG Please call help number 1800 509 394<br />
STRONG<br />
Scan > Auto Tune<br />
Call manufacturer for assistance if this still doesn’t work<br />
BUSH<br />
Call store of purchase or manufacturer technical support for firm-<br />
HI SENSE Auto Install<br />
TOPFIELD Menu > Installation > Channel Scan > Search – Start<br />
Auto Tune<br />
TEAC Call store of purchase or manufacturer technical support for firmware<br />
upgrade<br />
Set Top Box Menu > Installation > Auto Tune<br />
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St John Auxiliary <strong>Morgan</strong><br />
Auxiliary ladies had Christmas luncheon in the hall<br />
on 29 th of November.<br />
We welcomed back Colleen Kelly and a new member<br />
Debra<br />
It was an opportunity to thank Colleen for 21 years of<br />
dedicated service.<br />
A wonderful lunch and afternoon of socialising was<br />
enjoyed.<br />
The auxiliary would like to pass on our thanks to<br />
everyone for their support and for donated goods.<br />
The Aux A.G.M. will be held on 7 th of February at<br />
1.30 pm at St John’s Hall, <strong>Morgan</strong><br />
New members most welcome<br />
Murray River and Mallee Coffee Table Book<br />
$69.95<br />
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Available<br />
at<br />
Information<br />
Centre
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MENTAL AS ANYTHING<br />
In and<br />
around<br />
Mannum<br />
The Murray River Choir<br />
Celebrity Kerry Yates Recreational Ride<br />
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MURRAY RIVER<br />
CHOIR HIGHLIGHT<br />
AT MANNUM’S<br />
TAKE A RIVER TOUR<br />
FESTIVAL<br />
The Murray River Choir sang three inspiring songs at Mannum’s Take a River Tour Festival brought to you by<br />
Mannum Waters and the Mid Murray Council last Wednesday in the lead up to group sprint finish of the IG<br />
Markets Stage 2 of the Santos Tour Down Under.<br />
Sixty two members sang to spectators under the Santos Tour Down Under arch on Mannum’s main street.<br />
Spectators were spellbound with the presentation and a few tears were seen with the final performance. All in the<br />
official event t-shirt, the choir inspired the crowd with river themed songs Proud Mary and Rivers of Babylon<br />
concluded with the grand finale of I still call <strong>Australia</strong> home concluding with all singers waving their <strong>Australia</strong>n<br />
flags with pride.<br />
Under the excellent music direction of Tracy Schache and accompanied by pianist Paul Hilton, the choir’s<br />
magnificent sound emanated throughout Mannum’s main street with the spectacular Santos Tour Down Under<br />
finish arch as their backdrop.<br />
The celebrity sprint featured Member for Schubert Ivan Venning, Mid Murray Councillors, Kerry Yeates and<br />
Mardi Jennings, Mannum Waters Directors, Mayor Neil Martinson of Renmark Paringa Council, Andrew<br />
Rushworth and John Weber, Sarah Demicoli and Steve Murphy, Power FM’s Stupid O’Clock Announcers, Zoe<br />
Tomkinson from Brown Havelberg Partners Real Estate, Holly Shires from River Estates First National, Dylan<br />
Hogarth and Angel Budarick from the Murray Valley Standard and local residents Dean Mobbs and Dave<br />
Schache.<br />
Mayor Dave Burgess waved off both heats with riders issued with neutral bikes from Bike SA creating no<br />
advantage ensuring skill, speed and fitness to be the ultimate weapon in the up hill celebrity challenge.<br />
The final was won by Mannum Waters Director, Andrew Rushworth after two exciting heats featuring Mid Murray<br />
Council’s Shaun (Chicken) Barlettt with his motorized bike ‘Stig’ (Top Gear) mannequin to add some fun and a<br />
few laughs during some friendly competition. Dylan Hogarth and Angel Budarick came second and third<br />
respectively representing the Murray Valley Standard.<br />
Perfect weather conditions were experienced by over 110 riders who participated in the Younghusband to Mannum<br />
Recreational Ride ending in a victory ride up Mannum’s main street through the Santos Tour Down Under<br />
arch. Spirits were very high as participants left the Mannum Ferry to their final destination of Arnold Park. All<br />
riders aged 16 and over were entered into a raffle for a Giant Road Bike worth $2200 donated by the Aldgate Bike<br />
Shop which was won by Sophie Van De Ven of Adelaide and the junior prize was won by Sophie Bruhn of Bow<br />
Hill who will receive a signed jersey by the overall Santos Tour Down Under winner.<br />
An exciting bunch sprint finish was enjoyed by approx 7000 - 8000 + crowd in Mannum and the winner from Great<br />
Britain, Ben Swift from Sky Procycling enjoyed split second victory and the excitement was heralded by cycling<br />
enthusiasts, visitors and locals. Second was Robbie McEwen from Radio Shack and third was Graeme Brown<br />
from Rabobank.<br />
Ngangaruku custodian Isobelle Campbell and Mayor Dave Burgess presented the IG Markets Stage 2 winner with<br />
a traditional Murraylands gift, a fossilized sea urchin necklace handcrafted by Isobelle and the official Santos Tour<br />
Down Under trophy. Later Isobelle presented the day two overall winner Robbie McEwen with a basket of<br />
Murraylands produce.<br />
‘Mannum and our region came alive on Wednesday with the Santos Tour Down Under and associated festivities<br />
presented. I commend Tungkillo and Palmer for embracing the event and presenting their towns with creative<br />
sculptures and colour”, said Mayor Dave Burgess.<br />
‘The volunteer support for Mannum’s event was outstanding and I sincerely thank everyone involved on behalf of<br />
the Mid Murray Council’<br />
‘The businesses in Mannum dressed their windows with unique ideas which presented a warm welcome to the<br />
international riders’.<br />
Visitors and locals meandered through the many craft and food stalls on offer at Mary Ann Reserve where the live<br />
entertainment continued throughout the afternoon with the Unley Concert Band, Baker’s Digest and Greedy Frank<br />
culminating in a star performance by ‘Mental As Anything’ and a spectacular fireworks display started on the last<br />
note of the Mental’s final song creating a magnificent ending to an exciting day for Mannum.<br />
The Mannum Dock Museum won the Stage 2 and overall State award for the best presentation in the Innovation<br />
and Effort Category for their display entered in the Santos Best Dressed Town Competition which featured the<br />
superb presentation of artwork in the ‘Cycling on the Murray’ exhibition and an amazing presentation of creative<br />
bikes by Mannum’s own cycling superhero Trevor Frahn and murals by the Mannum Community College.<br />
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ERIC’S 80 TH<br />
Eric Barber turned 80 in January. His daughter Leanne and family, wanted to give him a big party. They chose<br />
the <strong>Morgan</strong> RSL to host the event where Eric is a popular member.<br />
Around 65 people attended - Eric’s family and friends, plus RSL members. It was a great night. Dougie ran the<br />
bar with the assistance of Ernie and Bruce. The most delicious meats, salads and desserts were served for<br />
supper, mainly organized by Leanne while the RSL ladies helped with some salads and desserts.<br />
There was lots of good music, laughter and jokes. Family members gave various speeches during the night.<br />
As Eric is the best dishwasher at the RSL, he was presented with his own apron, scourers and rubber gloves,<br />
plus a $60 voucher to spend at the <strong>Morgan</strong> Thrifty Link store. Eric was also presented with his own ÖBE and<br />
certificate.<br />
Towards the end of the night out came the Birthday cake. We all had to have a piece – not that we needed it with<br />
all we had eaten!<br />
It was truly a great evening, Eric grinning all night, surrounded by the people he loves and who love him.<br />
To a Great Gent!! M. Irvine.<br />
Never Underestimate a old man<br />
An elderly farmer in the Northern Territory had owned a large property for several years.<br />
He had a dam in one of the lower paddocks where he had planted mango and avocado trees.<br />
The dam had been fixed up for swimming when it was built and he also had some picnic tables placed there in<br />
the shade of the fruit trees.<br />
One evening the old farmer decided to go down to the dam to look it over, as he hadn't been there for a while.<br />
He grabbed a ten litre bucket to bring back some fruit.<br />
As he neared the dam, he heard voices shouting and laughing with glee.<br />
As he came closer he saw it was a bunch of young women skinny-dipping in his dam.<br />
He made the women aware of his presence and they all went to the deep end.<br />
One of the women shouted to him, 'We're not coming out until you leave!'<br />
The old man 'I didn't come down here to watch you ladies swim naked or make you get out of the dam naked.'<br />
Holding the bucket up he said, 'I'm here to feed the crocodile.'<br />
Moral: Old men may walk slow, but they can still think fast<br />
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MORGAN RSL SUB BRANCH<br />
Last Reminder : The 2011 AGM will be held on Sunday February 6 th at 10.30am. As there are<br />
currently more nominees than positions available, it is imperative that all members attend to vote at<br />
this crucial meeting. There have also been some motions put forward for discussion and, by<br />
attending, you have a chance to air your thoughts. The Agenda has been placed on the RSL notice boards, outside<br />
and inside. Please take some time to become acquainted with the issues. Your input is essential and welcome.<br />
Eric’s 80 th birthday party was a terrific night with lots of laughs and superbly cooked roasts. The members<br />
excelled themselves with a huge selection of salads and sweets.<br />
We are always looking for new members – if you believe you could be eligible to join and have the RSL at heart,<br />
please contact a committee member to verify your eligibility.<br />
Coming Events<br />
Thurs 3 rd February 6pm Social night Sunday 6 th February AGM 10.30am<br />
12noon Family BBQ<br />
Thurs 10 th February 6pm Social night Thurs 17 th February 6pm Social night<br />
Thurs 24 th February 6pm Social night Sunday 28 th February 11am Committee Meeting<br />
12noon Family BBQ<br />
Annual General Meeting Commercial Hotel Staff & Patron’s Social Club<br />
All members are invited to attend the AGM to be held on Sunday 20 th February 2011 in the Hotel Beer Garden,<br />
4.30 pm for 5.00 pm meeting start. Refreshments and nibbles will be supplied for present members from<br />
4.30 pm till 6.00 pm. The AGM will be followed by Sunday Night Social Club Draw starting at 6.00pm.<br />
“Magnificent Murray Divas” <strong>Morgan</strong> Redhat Ladies.<br />
February 2011 marks the group’s 2 nd Birthday. Grab a red hat because you are invited to an “<strong>Australia</strong>na” theme<br />
& 2 nd Birthday lunch on Tuesday 22 nd February from 11.30 am at Maurs and Jock’s at Pelican Point. “Queens for<br />
the Day” are Maurs & Marg. We have some American friends joining us for the day, hence the “Aussie” lunch.<br />
Please bring your own drinks and chair, and a plate of finger food to share. All Welcome, Fun Competitions,<br />
Games, Prizes. Please RSVP to Maurs Irvine 85404110, Marg Pobke 85402183, or Julie D.D. 85403314.<br />
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Modern well equipped workshop 24 Hour vehicle and accident towing<br />
Laser wheel alignment specialists<br />
Silvan Agents<br />
Agents for All power Garden Machinery<br />
Echo Chainsaws<br />
McKay's Auto & Ag Centre 08 8541 2288<br />
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Contractor
Increased Flows to <strong>South</strong> <strong>Australia</strong>—Lets NOT Panic.<br />
Due to the unprecedented amounts of water and rainfall in<br />
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Queensland and NSW and Victoria the information regarding flood<br />
warnings and flows has been grossly<br />
expanded whereby some residents in the Riverland and surrounding<br />
districts are fearful of a 1956 flood scenario.<br />
Flow to <strong>South</strong> <strong>Australia</strong> over the next week is expected to be within<br />
the range of 70,000 ML/day to 80,000 ML/day as the higher flow<br />
arrives at the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Australia</strong>n border. As flow conditions upstream<br />
change, further flow updates will be provided.<br />
Flow over Lock 1 at Blanchetown is currently 50,000 ML/day and will<br />
continue to slowly increase over the next week. A flow of around<br />
80,000 ML/day is expected around late January 2011. Recent rainfall<br />
and inflow upstream of <strong>South</strong> <strong>Australia</strong> may cause further temporary rises in flow and changed river operations<br />
upstream of <strong>South</strong> <strong>Australia</strong>.<br />
Flow to <strong>South</strong> <strong>Australia</strong> is likely to increase above 80,000 ML/day in late January to early February 2011 and<br />
may approach 90,000 ML/day at the border of <strong>South</strong> <strong>Australia</strong> in early to mid February 2011. A flow of 90,000<br />
ML/day is not a threat to towns and levee banks; however, some shack sites, roads, campsites and<br />
causeways located on floodplains may be inundated. This flow is well within the normal historical flow range<br />
for the River Murray in <strong>South</strong> <strong>Australia</strong>. No populated areas will be at risk of flooding from the predicted flow but<br />
the extent of inundation of low-lying areas of the floodplain, creeks and flood runners will increase. Flood flows<br />
from the widespread rains across much of northern New <strong>South</strong> Wales in November and December 2010 are<br />
making their way along the Barwon-Darling River system and into Menindee Lakes, with the peak expected to<br />
arrive in Menindee Lakes in the coming weeks. In anticipation of this peak flow, the New <strong>South</strong> Wales Office of<br />
Water released a flow advice for the Lower Darling River on 18 January 2011, which stated that releases from<br />
Menindee Lakes (Weir 32) will be increased over the next week up to 35,000 ML/day by 26 January 2011 and<br />
the possibility of further increases up to 40,000 ML/day by the end of the January 2011. Widespread rainfall<br />
occurred across the north central catchment area in Victoria on 13 January 2011, including the Goulburn,<br />
Campaspe, Loddon, Avoca and Wimmera catchments. Some locations along the River Murray upstream of<br />
<strong>South</strong> <strong>Australia</strong> received more than 100mm last week.<br />
Although the Bureau of Meteorology has issued flood warnings in some of these catchments there will be<br />
relatively minor inflows into the River Murray system and these will not result in a high flood in the River Murray<br />
system as some of the inflows, particularly from the Campaspe River will be<br />
attenuated through the Koondrook Forest, which is the second largest River Red Gum forest on the River<br />
Murray system. Inflows from these rivers are not likely to create a higher peak flow to <strong>South</strong> <strong>Australia</strong> but will<br />
extend the duration of higher flow along the River Murray. Regularly updated daily water level information can<br />
be found at the following websites. Note that projected water levels do not take into account local wind<br />
conditions.<br />
Recently there has been speculation about the potential for this high flow to develop into a flood event similar to<br />
the 1956 flood. The peak flow to <strong>South</strong> <strong>Australia</strong> in 1956 was around 350,000<br />
ML/day, which is more than four times higher than the current forecast peak<br />
flow of 80,000 ML/day or 90,000 ML/day. Given the forecast weather and river<br />
conditions, a repeat of the 1956 flood event is highly unlikely.<br />
There has also been speculation of a repeat of the 1974 flood peak, which<br />
was 180,000 ML/day, still well above current and projected levels. This flow is<br />
also highly unlikely based on current forecasts.<br />
In 2000-01, flow peaked in mid-December 2000 at 64,000 ML/day and in mid-<br />
December 1992 flows peaked at 93,000 ML/day.<br />
SA Water www.sawater.com.au/SAWater/Environment/TheRiverMurray/River+Murray+Levels.htm<br />
Department for Water http://www.waterconnect.sa.gov.au/RMWD/Pages/default.aspx<br />
Information is also available from SA Water Hotline on 08 8595 2299<br />
www.waterforggod.com.au<br />
Get well to our dear friend and colleague Essy O’Reilly, who is currently in the Royal<br />
Adelaide hospital. Our thoughts and prayers are with Rex and family at the moment.<br />
Please Essy make a speedy recovery. Love and best wishes from all of us at the MIRC.<br />
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“Recollections of <strong>Morgan</strong> Institute”<br />
by Julie Dawson Daniels<br />
(from my speech presented at Centennial Deb Ball 10/12/10<br />
1910 From my position on 9 th Street I glimpse a timber loaded Barge on the River Murray, headed for<br />
bustling Port of <strong>Morgan</strong> Wharf. A horse clip-clops along a dirt road leading to the School, 3 children<br />
astride its broad back. Down the hill the 2 Hotels cater for a lively crowd. <strong>Morgan</strong> Township, founded in<br />
1878, is growing steadily, and I am proud to be their newest addition, <strong>Morgan</strong> Institute. On Easter<br />
Monday, 1910, an official opening Ball was held, and I was much admired.<br />
1925 The train steams from the river port along <strong>Morgan</strong> railway, carrying vital goods for the State. The<br />
train brought our Servicemen home from the War. At <strong>Morgan</strong> Hospital, opened in 1921, corridor lamps<br />
never dim. I have a grand view of the busy town now, for an upstairs room was added in 1924, along<br />
with 2 front rooms, and 2 portions added to the building front to create a Returned Soldiers Memorial.<br />
Many enjoyable celebrations followed: Cabarets, Supper Concerts, Deb Balls, Men’s Deb Balls and Old<br />
Time Dances. I watch couples waltzing to glorious sounds of the marvellous “Steinway” piano, played<br />
by the magical hands of Belinda McFarlane. I recall lively conversation when a laughing crowd spilled<br />
onto the street to witness an amazing event, - 5 street lamps! What cheers as Electric Light came to<br />
<strong>Morgan</strong> in 1924! The town is moving fast, tho’ Motor Car Drivers are advised to slow down on Railway<br />
Terrace, - to 8 miles an hour.<br />
1978 <strong>Morgan</strong>’s Centenary was celebrated in style. Crowds flocked to the Institute Dinner given by<br />
Churches of the town. Over 500 people attended, a queue stretched out to the street, but all were fed<br />
well. A gala Centenary Parade followed and Community pride & spirit remain features of our town. The<br />
Institute had become Council property in 1974, - (thanks to devoted Trustees & citizens no debts were<br />
owing), - transferred into the helpful care of people like: Chairman Harry Boord, Councillor Eddie<br />
Zerner, and District Clerk Alistair Martin. <strong>Morgan</strong> District Council continue today to help, care and work<br />
tirelessly for all.<br />
2010 My years are rich with memories: Masonic Balls, School Council/Welfare Dinner Dances, Community<br />
events, Mayor’s Reception, Local Government Meetings, Public Library, Lions Concerts, Weddings,<br />
Birthday Parties, Plays, a Fairytale Ball, - even Boxing, using the stage as the ring. In the days<br />
before television Mr and Mrs Dearden conducted picture shows at the Institute, patrons would race to<br />
Mrs Smith’s corner shop for sweets & cool drinks during Interval. Main Hall came alive with Bands, music<br />
from: Dave Marshall’s accordion, Cliff Samson’s drums and Bill Bowey’s saxophone. The Hospital<br />
closed in 1942, and the last train left <strong>Morgan</strong> in 1969. Today, on Post Office Row, “Carmine’s Antiques”<br />
bring the past to life. Landseer Warehouse, once largest trading & shipping company on the Murray, is<br />
a fine Museum, rich in History. The old wharf is silent, the ferry a constant life-line, and the beautiful<br />
river-front dreams on, patiently. And I am still here, on 9 th Street, proudly waiting, for the next 100<br />
years.<br />
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<strong>Morgan</strong> Institute after its<br />
recent<br />
facelift in<br />
December 2010
New Magazines at <strong>Morgan</strong> Library each month<br />
Come in, Browse around,<br />
you will be amazed at our range<br />
Available to You!<br />
If you want something you<br />
can’t find just ask,<br />
we can order books in on request<br />
8540 0090<br />
OPENING TIMES<br />
Monday 2pm - 5pm<br />
Wednesday 1pm -5pm<br />
Friday 9 am - 12 noon<br />
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Hot February Specials Outdoor and BBQ Clearance<br />
Horizon 4 Burner BBQ - 1 ONLY $129<br />
Getaway 2 burner portable BBQ -<br />
1 ONLY $129<br />
Bondi 2 burner BBQ with hood -<br />
1 ONLY $129<br />
Lorne 4 burner BBQ with hood -<br />
1 ONLY $ 189<br />
Charcoal BBQ kettle - 3 ONLY $ 69<br />
Moon Chairs - 6 ONLY - $39-95<br />
Market Umbrellas<br />
2.5 metre $29-99 3.0 metre $49-99<br />
Gazebo with nets 3 Metre x 3 Metre -<br />
5 ONLY $ 79<br />
7 piece Odin Sling Setting -<br />
1 ONLY $279<br />
Blue / white retro chair 6 ONLY $16-95<br />
While stocks last<br />
PHONE 8540 2342 Sixth and High St. MORGAN<br />
Monday - Friday 8-30 am - 5-30pm Saturday 8-30am - 1pm<br />
Sunday 9-30am - 1pm Public Holidays 8-30am - 2 pm
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Community<br />
Market<br />
February 19th 2011<br />
Plants, Jewellery, Clothing,<br />
Home made goodies and<br />
lots more. Please come<br />
along and support our very<br />
own markets<br />
Start 9am to 12 Noon<br />
Please call 8540 2643<br />
for Stall bookings.<br />
$$ Cash For Scrap $$<br />
Why waste time and money<br />
going to the dump when you<br />
can have someone come and<br />
pick up your unwanted items<br />
and turn them into cash $$$<br />
All types of scrap metal<br />
bought including whitegoods<br />
car bodies, copper, brass and<br />
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Don’t Dump, Turn Them In<br />
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Helen 08 8562 6289<br />
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Association.<br />
Monthly Meeting 2nd Tuesday 7.30pm<br />
All welcome
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COMMUNITY DIRECTORY<br />
POSTCODES<br />
Cadell 5321<br />
<strong>Morgan</strong> 5320<br />
Waikerie 5330<br />
Waste Disposal<br />
Township Pickup Thursday Morning<br />
<strong>Morgan</strong> Dump Wed 2 - 5pm Sun 9 - 12 noon<br />
Cadell Dump Wed11 - 1pm Sun 1pm - 3pm<br />
Aged & Disabled Care<br />
<strong>Morgan</strong> Day Care Activity Centre 8540 2299<br />
Animal Welfare (Native)<br />
Patricia Pattison 8540 2156<br />
Chemist<br />
Eudunda Temples 8581 1377<br />
<strong>Morgan</strong> Chemplus [Wednesdays] 8540 2605<br />
Waikerie Chemmart 8541 2366<br />
Churches<br />
Catholic High Street [Fr. Steve Ardill] 8584 7572<br />
Church of England Fourth Street<br />
Lutheran High Street<br />
Uniting Fourth Street [Rhonda Watson] 8540 2074<br />
Community Organisations<br />
Lions International <strong>Morgan</strong> 8540 2145<br />
Cricket Club<br />
Small Bore Rifle Club 8540 2145<br />
RSL Sub Branch 8540 4106<br />
Senior Citizens - Monthly 8540 2250<br />
Bowling Clubs - <strong>Morgan</strong> 8540 2183<br />
Cadell 8540 3276<br />
Meals on Wheels 8540 2274<br />
Go Kart Club 0427 568 910<br />
<strong>Morgan</strong> - Cadell Tigers Sports Club -<br />
Football and Netball 8540 2412<br />
<strong>Morgan</strong> CWA 8540 2540<br />
<strong>Morgan</strong> Motorcycle Club 0409 554 807<br />
<strong>Morgan</strong> Community Development and Tourism<br />
Association [MCDTA] 8540 2643<br />
St John Op Shop 8540 2037<br />
<strong>Morgan</strong> Golf Club Ken Olsen 8540 2558<br />
Cadell Pistol Club Steve Brindal 0429978349<br />
<strong>Morgan</strong> Museum 8540 2641<br />
Cadell Interpretive Centre 8540 3088<br />
Cadell CWA 8540 3200<br />
Cadell Community and Tourist Assoc 8540 3088<br />
Education<br />
Cadell Primary School 8540 3291<br />
<strong>Morgan</strong> Internet and Resource Centre 8540 2643<br />
<strong>Morgan</strong> Pre School Fourth Street 8540 2321<br />
<strong>Morgan</strong> Playgroup 8540 2321<br />
<strong>Morgan</strong> Primary School 8540 2102<br />
Waikerie High School 8541 2533<br />
Justices of the Peace<br />
Rudite Mc Waters - Council Office 8540 0060<br />
Bill Mc Waters - 5 Fourth Street 8540 2030<br />
John Lindner 8540 2281<br />
Sylvia Pohlner 0427 513 500<br />
Medical and Hospital<br />
8540 3112<br />
Custom Hearing Care 8562 3255<br />
Eudunda Hospital 8581 1404<br />
Eudunda Medical Practice 8581 1309<br />
<strong>Morgan</strong> Medical Centre 8540 2134<br />
Waikerie Hospital 8541 0555<br />
Waikerie Medical Practice 8541 3500<br />
Parliament<br />
Electoral Commission-Enrolments 19 131326<br />
Federal Govt – Barker – Patrick Secker 1300 301 648<br />
State Govt-Stuart - Dan Van Holst Pellekaan<br />
Port Augusta 8642 3633 Kapunda 8566 2099<br />
Radio Station Frequencies<br />
ABC Riverland AM 1062 ABC Adelaide 891<br />
5RM Riverland 801 5MU Murray Bridge 1125<br />
ABC National 1161 Radio National 1305<br />
Magic FM 93.1 Riverland Life FM 93.9<br />
Triple J FM 101.9 Flow FM 99.5<br />
Shack and Wetlands Associations<br />
Brenda Park Leaseholders 8261 4527<br />
Brenda Park Scott's Creek Rehabilitation 8540 2231<br />
Idyll Acres Leaseholders 8540 4131<br />
Pelican Point Association 8258 8192<br />
Scotts Creek Inc 8540 2625<br />
Utilities and Government Agencies<br />
Centre link Access, Council Office 8540 0060<br />
Dial Before You Dig 1100<br />
Ferry - Cadell 8540 3203<br />
<strong>Morgan</strong> 8540 2197<br />
<strong>Morgan</strong> Dockyard 8540 2316<br />
Power Failures 13 13 66<br />
Streets Light Faults 1800 676043<br />
SA Murray Darling Basin NRMB 8532 1432<br />
SA Water 1300 880 337<br />
Veterinarians<br />
Kapunda Clinic 8566 2301<br />
Pager Mobile [Kapunda] 0417 816 811<br />
Waikerie Clinic 8541 3485<br />
After Hours 8582 1222<br />
Halls, Meeting Venues and Ovals<br />
Cadell Institute, Cadell 8540 3394<br />
Cadell Oval 8540 3026<br />
<strong>Morgan</strong> Institute, Ninth Street 8540 0060<br />
Emergency and Community Services<br />
Police / Fire / Ambulance 000<br />
<strong>Morgan</strong> Police Station Third Street 8540 2105<br />
CFS Hotline – Total Fire Ban Information 1300 362361<br />
<strong>Morgan</strong> RSL High Street 8540 4106<br />
<strong>Morgan</strong> Sporting Complex 8540 0060<br />
Mt. Mary Hall 8581 0581<br />
Mid Murray Council<br />
<strong>Morgan</strong> 8540 0060<br />
Fax 8540 2179<br />
Cambrai 8564 6020<br />
Mannum 8569 0100<br />
Council After Hours Emergency 0407 683 087<br />
Library New Council Building 8540 0090<br />
Funeral Notice.<br />
Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the family<br />
and friends of Arthur Barnett. Arthur passed<br />
away peacefully at the Waikerie Hospital<br />
surrounded by his Family. His funeral will be<br />
held on Tuesday 1st February at Waikerie 10.30<br />
am at the Lutheran Church and afterwards at the<br />
RSL in Thompson Street. He will be buried at the<br />
Cadell cemetery at 2pm.
Accommodation: Hotels / Motels<br />
Bank of Adelaide – B and B 8540 2211<br />
Bessie’s Bed and Breakfast 8541 9096<br />
Cadell Club 8540 3286<br />
Commercial Hotel 8540 2107<br />
<strong>Morgan</strong> Colonial Motel 8540 2277<br />
<strong>Morgan</strong> Riverside Caravan Park 8540 2207<br />
Mt Mary Hotel 8581 0581<br />
Terminus Hotel 8540 2006<br />
Air Conditioning<br />
River Breeze<br />
Antiques<br />
Carmines Antiques 8540 2211<br />
Automotive: Fuel, Repairs<br />
Caltex Highway Service Station 8540 2477<br />
Mobil <strong>Morgan</strong> Roadhouse 8540 2206<br />
Earthmoving: Backhoe, Loader<br />
IM and R McWaters 0427609 203 8540 2283<br />
Bakery<br />
Marrs Bakery 8540 2005<br />
Banking<br />
<strong>Morgan</strong> Licensed Post Office 8540 2050<br />
Caltex Highway service station 8540 2477<br />
Cafes<br />
Mallyon’s on the Murray (licensed) 8543 2263<br />
Riverview Café and Takeaway 8540 2103<br />
Mobil <strong>Morgan</strong> Roadhouse 8540 2206<br />
Computer Services<br />
Jims Computer Service 131546<br />
<strong>Morgan</strong> Internet & Resource Centre 8540 2643<br />
Steve Wylde Computing 0429 414 604<br />
Fishing, Camping and Ski Gear<br />
<strong>Morgan</strong> Thrifty Link Hardware 8540 2342<br />
<strong>Morgan</strong> Friendly Grocer 8540 2025<br />
Caltex Highway Service Station 8540 2477<br />
Fruit and Veg<br />
<strong>Morgan</strong> Friendly Grocer 8540 2025<br />
Galleries<br />
Carmines Antiques 8540 2211<br />
Mallyon’s on the Murray 8543 2263<br />
Garden and Tree Services<br />
Docteur Johns Lawn Care 0428 103283<br />
Kwik Kerb 0407 792 756<br />
Giftware<br />
<strong>Morgan</strong> Licensed Post Office 8540 2050<br />
Groceries<br />
<strong>Morgan</strong> Friendly Grocer 8540 2025<br />
Hairdresser<br />
Carol Leaney 0427 809 351 8540 2132<br />
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY<br />
Hardware, Building, and Garden<br />
<strong>Morgan</strong> Friendly Supermarket 8540 2025<br />
<strong>Morgan</strong> Thrifty Link Hardware 8540 2342<br />
Houseboat Hire, Moorings<br />
<strong>Morgan</strong> Waterfront Marina 8540 2257<br />
Fox Tale Houseboats 85402378<br />
Insurance<br />
MIS Insurance Brokers 85412 407<br />
Internet, Photocopying, Printing<br />
<strong>Morgan</strong> Internet and Resource Centre 8540 2643<br />
Mobile Phones and Phone Cards<br />
<strong>Morgan</strong> Licensed Post Office 8540 2050<br />
<strong>Morgan</strong> Internet and Resource Centre 8540 2643<br />
Newsagency<br />
<strong>Morgan</strong> Friendly Grocer 8540 2025<br />
Organic Produce<br />
Mallyon’s on the Murray 8543 2263<br />
Post Office<br />
<strong>Morgan</strong> Licensed Post Office 8540 2050<br />
Pharmaceuticals<br />
<strong>Morgan</strong> Friendly Grocer 85402025<br />
Plumbers and Gas fitters<br />
Peckson Plumbing 0408853923 or 85626295<br />
Real Estate<br />
Marschall’s First National 8541 2777<br />
Schools<br />
Prince Alfred College 8540 2231<br />
Shack Rentals and Shack Care<br />
Shack Care Alan or Kate 0419271358<br />
Septic Pumping/Drain Cleaning<br />
<strong>Morgan</strong> Waste Disposal 0427 809 351<br />
Solar/Systems Pumping Support<br />
Alternative Energy Engineering 8540 3301<br />
Stationery<br />
<strong>Morgan</strong> Licensed Post Office 8540 2050<br />
Toilet Hire - Portable<br />
Docteur Johns Hire 0428 103283<br />
Takeaway Foods<br />
Mobil <strong>Morgan</strong> Roadhouse 8540 2206<br />
<strong>Morgan</strong> Store 8540 2007<br />
Riverview Café and Takeaway 8540 2103<br />
Video / DVD Hire<br />
Caltex Highway Service Station 8540 2477<br />
Wineries<br />
Spook Hill Wines 0428 403 235<br />
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WAIKERIE ELECTRICAL<br />
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Phone: 8541 3884<br />
NEW TV SERIES on the Murray River<br />
from Source to Sea available on DVD<br />
Join Greg Grainger as he experiences the soul of <strong>Australia</strong>...our mighty<br />
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27 Mc Coy Street Waikerie 21<br />
See us for the best range<br />
and price on Digital TV<br />
and Set Top Boxes<br />
$29.95<br />
Available on line<br />
http://www.murrayriver.com.au/dvd/order/<br />
<strong>Morgan</strong> Information and Internet Centre<br />
INSTANT LAWN<br />
“The real thing”<br />
DROUGHT TOLERANT EASY CARE<br />
Just Roll out on prepared ground<br />
Sub surface Drip irrigation works well<br />
Grown Local Pick up Waikerie or Delivered<br />
TURF SUPPLIES<br />
Call MAX 0421 915 723
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FLOOD FREE ECO-FRIENDLY<br />
RIVERFRONT PROPERTY! 22<br />
Beautiful walks through adjacent riverfront Reserve to<br />
enjoy the bush, wildlife and birds.<br />
Environmentally designed 2+ bedroom home with<br />
panoramic views of the river on 2.5 acres of freehold<br />
land.<br />
This 10 year old property is only 10 minutes east of<br />
<strong>Morgan</strong> & offers a real lifestyle change with easy<br />
access for fishing and boating on a quiet and<br />
untouched river bend. Contact owners, 0428136621.<br />
Your own piece of paradise for only $395,000<br />
Do you want a FREE local email address?<br />
yourname@cadell.org.au<br />
yourname@morgan.org.au<br />
samples mcdta@morgan.org.au<br />
thecommercial@morgan.org.au<br />
matters@morgan.org.au danny@cadell.org.au<br />
contact: Kevin Pedder 0407911356 matters@morgan.org.au<br />
or Lin at mirc@morgan.org.au 8540 2643<br />
<strong>Morgan</strong> Highway Service Station<br />
CALTEX<br />
Open every day 6 am to 6 pm<br />
SALTBUSH LAMB<br />
VALUE PACKS<br />
INDIVIDUAL<br />
BBQ PACK<br />
$9.90<br />
BBQ PACK<br />
$39.95<br />
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$69.95<br />
8540 2477
What’s Happening<br />
<strong>Morgan</strong> Day Activity Centre<br />
Programme February 2011<br />
Tuesday 1 st 10am craft 1pm cards<br />
Wednesday 2cd 10am craft 1pm cards<br />
Thursday 3 rd Volunteers meeting<br />
9am 10am Tea and Coffee social morning<br />
Friday 4 th closed administration<br />
Monday 7 th 10am craft<br />
Tuesday 8 th 10am craft<br />
Wednesday 9 th craft<br />
Thursday 10 th 10am craft<br />
Friday 11 th closed Administration<br />
Monday 14 th 10am craft<br />
Tuesday 15 th 10am craft Valentines Day lunch<br />
Wednesday 16 th 10am craft<br />
Thursday 17 th 10am craft<br />
Friday 18 th closed Administration<br />
Monday 21 st 10am craft<br />
Tuesday 22cd 10am craft<br />
Wednesday 23 rd 10am craft<br />
Thursday 24 th movies Gawler cinema “Second Hand Wedding”<br />
Cost $12.50 leave at 8.30am<br />
Friday 25 th closed Administration<br />
Monday 26 th 10am craft<br />
<strong>Morgan</strong> Art Group Gallery on the River front.<br />
Every Monday 10am to 2pm. Local and visitors are welcome to join in and art materials can be provided<br />
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<strong>Morgan</strong> Motor Cycle Club<br />
Round 1 Sunday 6th March<br />
Volunteers Needed at the <strong>Morgan</strong> Day<br />
Activity centre to assist with cooking and<br />
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craft activities.<br />
If you have a spare day please contact Jean.<br />
Phone 85402299<br />
MORGAN DIRT KART CLUB<br />
27/2/2011 Sunday - Education/Practice Day<br />
5/3/2011 Saturday - All Class Trophy Day<br />
Wheelin’ into Waikerie<br />
March 11, 12, 13<br />
Historical Commercial<br />
Vehicles Club<br />
Enjoy steering your historic vehicle along the<br />
Murray river with stops at historic and<br />
interesting places along the way.<br />
Waikerie is the starting point,<br />
Saturday travelling to <strong>Morgan</strong> for lunch, the<br />
stopping at Nor West Bend station on way back<br />
Sunday a visit to Overland Corner and then on<br />
to Cobdogla Irrigation museum for lunch.<br />
Contact Mrs Judy Craig 08 8522 1055<br />
WHERE”S YAK<br />
Our YAK is Not vertically challenged, but the rising river saw her and hubby Trev, wading chest high though<br />
water to board their house boat.<br />
A short stay at the Pobkes, ensured they were able to attend all the Pre Xmas Functions. They have currently<br />
swapped their Riverview for a Seaview at their daughter's cooling off in the pool.<br />
YAK misses <strong>Morgan</strong> and hopes to return after the school holidays.<br />
MEALS ON WHEELS<br />
Clients and Volunteers attended a Christmas Social Afternoon held at The Day Activity Centre on Friday<br />
November 26 th .<br />
All enjoyed a wonderful afternoon of fun and friendship.<br />
During the afternoon a fun Mystery Auction was held raising $150 for our branch.<br />
A special visit was made by Rosie The Christmas Elf, who gave Xmas Goodie Bags to the clients.<br />
Many Thanks to those who gave items for the bags.<br />
Congratulations to members who received Awards - Anne Seton - 12years sevice<br />
June and Trevor Brown - 7 years service<br />
Margaret Pobke and Ernie Asplin- 3 years service<br />
Not all recipients were present on the afternoon to receive their rewards.<br />
Thankyou all for your continued support.<br />
The branch will celebrate 30 years of service to the community on February 23rd 2011<br />
HAPPY 30 th MORGAN MEALS ON WHEELS
LION LOCAL NEWS by your roaring reporter<br />
LION OF THE MONTH<br />
This month LION is TREVOR DIXON. He is an active member for the past 9 years and has<br />
been lion tamer for those years. He is always there to lend a hand in either setting up for a<br />
function or helping with a B.B.Q.<br />
Trevor has been to many of LIONS conventions and has dressed up as a sugar plum fairy (lion fundraising )<br />
I have also been told he is pretty good on the dance floor, women seem to swoon around him especially a lady<br />
named Corrine. His hobbies are gardening and helps out at the activity centre when he can. We would like to<br />
thank Trevor for his participation in our club and hope he will be with us for many more years to come.<br />
BIRTHDAYS<br />
Deb Smith 9 th Joan Hobbs 17 th Rosie Mackereth 26 th<br />
LION DINNER MEETING<br />
Lions shared last months dinner meeting with Waikerie Lion club at the Cadell Club. Everyone had a great<br />
time with lots of laughs and great food. Thankyou to Jo and staff at the Cadell Club for a great meal and excellent<br />
service. We have had many a meal (made by volunteers) at this club and the service and meals are always<br />
great. It was good to be able to share some time with the Waikerie club and their president Henry Mortimer was<br />
a great MC. he kept everyone laughing and entertained all evening.<br />
Up coming events<br />
Easter Auction on Saturday 23 rd April and B.B.Q on the river front<br />
River Murray Boat Owners 90—100 people on the 30 th April for an evening meal on the river front.<br />
RAFFLE TICKETS<br />
Lion Easter raffle tickets will be available for sale before and on the day of the auction. (contact any lion member)<br />
Business Support<br />
<strong>Morgan</strong> Friendly Grocer Lyell and Roma Sutherland Eggs<br />
Nippys Orange Juice <strong>Morgan</strong> Cricket Club (special thankyou Laura)<br />
Merry <strong>Morgan</strong> does it again!<br />
What a great day was had by all at the <strong>Morgan</strong> Christmas Fair & Pageant!<br />
From early morning Classic Hits 5RM broadcast live from <strong>Morgan</strong> aboard one of Foxtale Houseboat’s luxury<br />
boats, interviewing many of our local business identities and advertising <strong>Morgan</strong>’s special day. The Rusty Boys,<br />
once again entertained us from early afternoon with their special brand of rock & roll music. There was a variety<br />
of craft, food and amusement stalls on site along with the very popular rock climbing wall supplied and manned<br />
by Scouts SA. Many climbed aboard The Navy Special Events Group‘s inflatable craft and the Navy tattoos<br />
were highly sort after.<br />
And then there was the <strong>Morgan</strong> Christmas Pageant announced with great gusto by the resplendent Town Crier,<br />
Geoff Mattschoss. The magnificent SA Detachment of the Royal Navy Band dressed in their whites led the way<br />
and it was great to see the fantastic spectacle put on by members of the <strong>Morgan</strong> Community and friends from<br />
surrounding districts. Hayley Campbell, our Pageant Princess, did us all proud and we thank all those involved<br />
in the 43 colourful floats, walkers, bikes etc for their extraordinary contributions.<br />
And it was great to have Wack back to make sure we had every little detail covered & have the floats ready to<br />
roll. Santa gave all the children goody bags prepared earlier by a contingent of wonderful <strong>Morgan</strong> ladies and we<br />
thank them and everyone who donated so generously for the kids. Thanks to volunteers from <strong>Morgan</strong> & Cadell<br />
CFS, Mid Murray Council, SA Ambulance, Waikerie St Johns, Uniting Church Choir and SAPOL,<br />
This event would not be a success without the support of our special sponsors, local businesses and individuals<br />
and we thank them on behalf of the <strong>Morgan</strong> Community.<br />
WIN TV Riverland Weekly DanVanHolstPellikaanMP<br />
Mid Murray Council Scott Hawley Leigh Hausler<br />
SA Water Twitch Hausler Rosie & Ron Mackereth<br />
Classic Hits 5RM The River News Geoff Battersby<br />
Freightmaster Semi Trailers Spearsy Kay Burr<br />
Halliday Builders John Vandeleur Cordola<br />
Ezyfit Hydrolics Phil Reed Tezza<br />
Foxtale Houseboats Overland Corner Vineyard Callum<br />
Lochert Bros Transport Julie Sutherland Darryl Weinert<br />
Quality Houseboats Geoff Mattschoss John O’Dea<br />
<strong>Morgan</strong> Friendly Grocer The Rusty Boys Lucy Fry<br />
Apollo Lighting <strong>Morgan</strong> Thrifty Link Roadwork Audio<br />
Terminus Hotel Motel Marrs Bakery Debbie Moxham<br />
<strong>Morgan</strong> Waste Disposal Sneaky Sam Robbo<br />
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Wack & Nola Ward<br />
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Have you planted your pumpkin seeds yet!! It’s that time again as the Cadell Harvest Festival, held on<br />
the Easter Saturday from 1.30pm, is drawing closer. The harvest Festival is a unique Family Day held<br />
at the Cadell oval and has a variety of fun events for all the Family. The hotly contested Cockroach<br />
races will once again feature with Carp throwing and the much publicised Tug ‘o’ war. This is a fun<br />
filled day and it has gone from strength to strength each year. The Giant Pumpkin competition was a<br />
huge success last year with over seventy entries and this year the prize is a trip to America for the<br />
winner. Keep your eyes peeled for the amazing scarecrow display leading up to this event.!!<br />
Prizes galore for the kids and great Day Out….<br />
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“Mum, I know you have a lot of questions, and I want us to be<br />
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open with each other. So, I think it’s time you learned where<br />
blogs and tweets come from.”<br />
Mum, it’s gonna be a long ride to Grandma’s, and while<br />
we have some time alone together, I think it’d be good for<br />
us to talk about some things. I’m getting older, and I’m<br />
not always gonna be around the house to explain stuff to<br />
you. I know you have a lot of questions, and I want us to<br />
be open with each other. So, I think it’s time you learned<br />
where blogs and tweets come from.<br />
I don’t know what kind of stories you’ve heard from your<br />
friends or the ladies in your book club.<br />
Sometimes, old people will spread around what<br />
they’ve heard from other old people.<br />
This can make things even more confusing and scary.<br />
That’s why it’s important you get the straight facts from<br />
me.<br />
The internet is a very beautiful thing if used properly.<br />
When a person loves a funny video very much, he or she may want to share it with someone special to them.<br />
This is called linking and if done properly, it can bring people together in a very special union of love: usually the<br />
love of sneezing animals, or bed intruders, or someone doing something stupid. But it’s important to be sparing<br />
when you send your links. You don’t want to become the neighbourhood outbox, constantly forwarding yourself<br />
around. Nobody wants that kind of reputation. Trust me, you do not want to be known as a “spammer”.<br />
Now when someone has a lot of things they want to say, they may want to try blogging. Blogging is a kind of<br />
social intercourse, and should only be tried after years of experience with the internet. Think of a blog as a<br />
newspaper that people actually read. It’s a very personal thing, and you need healthy boundaries. For example,<br />
you can’t go around blogging about the time I peed my pants when we went to see Ice Age like you told that<br />
woman in line at Woolworths yesterday. You need to be cautious before you move on to something more<br />
serious, like a tweet.<br />
A tweet is a powerful yet brief experience that you share with thousands of people, sometimes even famous<br />
ones. Don’t feel bad if you don’t tweet! A lot people never tweet, and they live perfectly happy lives. Yes, you’ll<br />
read a lot of bad tweets before you find the right ones. But once you do find that perfect feed, you’ll spend the<br />
whole day wanting to refresh on it. And whatever you do, don’t follow @aplusk.<br />
You should try Facebook, though. Everyone tries Facebook at least once in their life. It usually starts in school.<br />
It may seem like harmless fun at first, but I know a lot of people who once they started Facebooking, couldn’t<br />
stop. They’d waste their whole day updating their status, commenting on friends vacation photos, and, tragically,<br />
poking almost complete strangers. It can become very unhealthy, so I want you to be careful. And listen; I don’t<br />
want you ever writing on my Wall; even if it’s my birthday. That’s just not appropriate for a mother and daughter.<br />
I hope this wasn’t too embarrassing for you. We’ll talk about what a meme is when we get to Grandma’s.<br />
I don’t want to have to explain it twice.<br />
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The hundred of Lindley<br />
The hundred of Lindley is north of <strong>Morgan</strong> where<br />
several areas were opened up in the 1880’s for<br />
dry land farming.<br />
Rudolph Haupt became one of the founders of<br />
the Lindley Lutheran Church when on the 24 th of<br />
March 1886, he, Carl Winter, Carl Promnitz, Fritz<br />
Blutcher and Ernest Heinrich paid 2 pounds 3<br />
shillings and six pence for one and a half acres of<br />
land – section 29c Hundred of Lindley which<br />
became the site of the Lindley School, church, and<br />
cemetery.<br />
Farming proved to be difficult in the Lindey area<br />
and many families moved in the 1920’s.<br />
The school closed in 1920’s.<br />
Many families researching family history visit the<br />
cemetery.<br />
With this in mind, Daryl Jackman from Mc Laren<br />
Flat, with the help of his <strong>Morgan</strong> cousin's, clean the<br />
cemetery grounds twice a year .<br />
Some families living in the Hundred of Lindley were;<br />
Bartel, Escott, Berndt, Haupt, Briese, McIntyre,<br />
Dolan, Kakoschke, Promnitz, Traeger, Watson,<br />
Wohling, Bruhn and Jachmann.<br />
Many descendants names still live in the area.<br />
Gottlieb Wilhelm Haupt<br />
Ernst Gustav Haupt<br />
Lindley School 1895 students<br />
Paul and Matilda<br />
Jachmann nee Haupt 1896<br />
School children at the former Lindley school<br />
around 1920's<br />
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OF MEASUREMENT<br />
Quart: Not enough milk.<br />
Gallon: Too much milk.<br />
Teaspoon: An unsatisfying bite of ice cream.<br />
Tablespoon: Brain freeze.<br />
Pint:<br />
The amount of ice cream eaten in one sitting that<br />
guarantees shame.<br />
Pound: 1/10th of the reason you have an unused gym<br />
membership.<br />
Mile:<br />
The maximum distance gym teachers can force out of<br />
shape teenagers to run without being charged with<br />
reckless endangerment.<br />
Meter:<br />
About a yard.<br />
Yard:<br />
About a meter.<br />
100 yards:<br />
The distance a footballer thinks he can throw a Nerf<br />
football.<br />
Acre:<br />
The area in front of a barn.<br />
Foot:<br />
The average length by which you miss an elevator.<br />
Inch:<br />
Three smart phones stacked on top of each other.<br />
Centimeter:<br />
The smallest measurement visible to the human eye.<br />
Millimeter:<br />
The width of an atom.<br />
Minute:<br />
The amount of time you must listen to your cell phone<br />
ring before it goes to voicemail if you don't want the<br />
caller to know you're avoiding their call.<br />
Hour:<br />
The length of time you incorrectly believe it will take to<br />
run a few errands while using metered parking.<br />
Day:<br />
The time it takes to prepare before doing something<br />
you don't want to.<br />
Month:<br />
The time it takes to become tired of a popular song.<br />
Year:<br />
The time it takes radio to become tired of a popular<br />
song.<br />
Decade:<br />
The time it takes for the popular song to become an<br />
ironic reference.<br />
Light year:<br />
The time it takes light to travel a year.<br />
Dollar:<br />
The gratitude you're expected to show a bartender for<br />
opening a beer bottle.<br />
Hour of work:<br />
1/7th the worth of having a beer opened for you.<br />
Watt:<br />
The power dissipated when a current of 1 ampere<br />
flows across a difference in potential of 1 volt.<br />
Kilowatt:<br />
The power dissipated when your brain attempts to<br />
understand a watt.
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Hope you have a great birthday! Thank you for being a wonderful<br />
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AUSTRALIA DAY 2011<br />
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On the banks of the river Murray at<br />
<strong>Morgan</strong>. A cool start to the day, but<br />
beautiful Aussie weather followed.<br />
Tables, chairs, eskies were set out. Aussie<br />
icons and flags adorned the riverfront. With<br />
pride we got into the spirit of the day, with<br />
red, white and blue clothing, flags, hats,<br />
thongs, sunnies, sunscreen, face paint,<br />
tattoos and good true blue music blared in<br />
the background. . Thanks to the Lions we<br />
queued for delicious bacon and egg<br />
toasties, orange juice, tea and coffee.<br />
( quite a few people were observed going<br />
back for seconds) Spruker, Georgie, let no<br />
one miss out on a delicious<br />
lamington, But where were the vegemite<br />
sandwiches!<br />
Our Debutantes, their partners and the<br />
Pageant Queen were awarded <strong>Australia</strong><br />
Day Junior Achievement Awards what<br />
poised and mature young people they are.<br />
They are our future citizens and we wish<br />
them health, happiness and a great<br />
future. Other activities on the day was a<br />
fun cricket match, not good scoring, a tug<br />
of war and marbles. What a great Aussie<br />
day out!! Thanks to Pat Mitchell and her<br />
hard working team of Lions!!<br />
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