BREWARRINA NEWS · 9/8/2000 · 33, was born and raised in Melbourne and has been Shearing for the past 15 yrs. Steve is qualified in Shearing and Wool Handling and was previously

Brewarrina News 8 September 2000

BREWARRINA

NEWS

8 September 2000

Proudly Supported by the Brewarrina Chamber of Commerce PO Box 109 Brewarrina NSW 2839 Ph: 0268392009 Fax 0268392022

FATAL HOUSE FIRE

At 11.39pm on Thursday 1st September 2000 the NSW

Fire Brigades were notified that there was a house fire

in Naveena Street, Brewarrina. The Fire Brigades com-

munications centre then activated the Brewarrina Fire

reporting system. The local fire brigade arrived on the

scene at 11.47pm and found a house completely in-

volved in fire.

The fire brigade prepared hoses and commenced extin-

guishing the fire. On lookers notified brigade members

that there was one child unaccounted for. Although the

building was suffering structural collapse, two brigade

members donned breathing apparatus, and entered the

building to extinguish the fire and to conduct a search.

At 12.13am the Brewarrina Fire Brigade reported to the

NSW Fire Brigades Communications Centre that the

house fire was under control, and that the search was

continuing. At 12.18am the Brewarrina brigade report-

ed that the fire was extinguished and that a child was

still unaccounted for.

At 1:07am the Fire Brigade reported that they had

found the remains of what appeared to be a child’s

body.

Detectives from Darling River LAC and Forensic Po-

lice examined the scene. The house was completely de-

stroyed by fire.

Price

$1.10

BODY DISCOVERED The body of a man suspected of

being involved in a siege situation

with police 2 weeks ago in

Brewarrina was located on the

outskirts of town . The body was

located by a member of the public

who was horse riding near the

Carinda Road turnoff. The body

appeared to have been at the

location for several days with a

rifle being located nearby. An

extensive brief of evidence is being

complied for the state coroner by

specialists police from Dubbo.

There are no suspicious

circumstances surrounding the

death.

TRAGIC WEEK IN BRE.


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BREWARRINA 2839

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Dear Ethel I saw a few locals traveled to Dubbo for the Gary Allan concert. What a great night! It was full of excitement the atmosphere was fantastic between the smoke and the singing. How are the ear drums Bob? and what was that girl wanting (a pig or a pick.?) Who was the local Shire Worker who went to sleep in front of the heater and melted his shoes, then got up and walked on his car-pet "how does that melted black rubber stain look ?" and will it come out ? happy scrubbing! David Coleman had a great surprise on fathers day when his Son Mitchell and Partner Delena arrived. Also Happy Birthday David for Wednesday the 5th. Congratulations to all the Fathers out there for Fa-thers Day. Happy Birthday to Mark Felton for the 6/9/2000 - the big 30. Never mind Mark they say you are only as old as you feel. Get well to Les & Ferna Grange who were not feel-ing so hot last week. Great to see the Footy team make it to the Grand Final. It’s a shame they didn’t win but it must be a good feeling to have a large number of locals supporting the team. Talking about football, I am sure Ab Seaton is walking around with a big smile on his face "maybe its time to take down the flag Ab". That time is creeping up on us do you have the be-ginnings of a raft up and ready to go? How about those floats? There are a lot of great idea's out there, I sure hope we can put them all together on the day. The Hospital ball should be a fantastic night. Although I am not sure on the theme as of yet, I am pretty positive home made ties are ok. If in doubt on what's happening give Kerryanne or Heather a ring and they will set you all on the right path. Margaret at the Café tells me that the Café will be doing something special for the Out Back Surfboat Classic. Doesn’t it make the imagination work over time. Oh we'll, just have to wait and see. Welcome home to all the kids from boarding school I am sure you will all be busy over the holidays. I heard on the grapevine that Kevo has his daughter


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SOUTH BRE BUTCHERY

Chris & Debbie Dowell

Tel: 6839 2034

FOR ALL YOUR MEAT - FRESH FRUIT & VEG

ICE CREAMS - CAKES - CONFECTIONARY

ST PATRICKS SCHOOL NEWS

We were all very excited with the success of competitors who

represented our school at the Diocesan Athletics Carni-

val.Results are as follows:

Lauren Gilligan 100 mtrs 9yr Girls

Amy Hunt 100 mtrs 10 yr Girls

Rohan Orcher 100 mtrs 12 yr Boys

200 mtrs Senior Boy

Senior Boys Long Jump

Kate Pearce 200 mtrs 11 yr Girls

Samantha O'Connor High Jump 11 yr Girls

Rachelle Payton Senior Girls High Jump & Discus

Patricia Mannix Senior Girls Shot Put

Congratulations to these people we wish you success when

you compete at Diocesan State Level in Cambelltown on

October the 6th .

A small reminder that enrolments are now being taken at the

school for 2001.

P& F News

Winner of the raffle was Tim Mannix.

Congratulations Tim you can pick the table up from

Rhonda Brooke.

Jump Rope for heart is on Friday afternoon at the

School. Congratulations to all those children who got

in and raised money for this worthy cause. Please

keep in mind the Fete it is on the 4th November so

start sorting for the white elephant stall, sew and glue

some bits and pieces for the craft stall and get all

your recipes ready for the cake stall. A special thank

you to Mrs Donna Jefferies for taking on the Treas-

urer's Position. This is very much appreciated. All

children interested in the Bourke Pony Club Camp -

it is on the last week of the School Holidays. Mrs Tan-

ya Gilligan has all the forms. Children organise your

costumes for the parade in October with the Out

Back Surf Boat Classic.

For more information ring Jody 68392-375.


BREWARRINA BAKERY

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Fax: 6839 2486

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Brewarrina NSW

Polynesian Hawaiian Massage

COURT NEWS

23/08/2000

A 24 year old male appeared at court after hav-

ing warrants issued for his arrest when he failed to

appear for Assault and Assault of Occasioning Actu-

al Bodily Harm. He was convicted and ordered to

perform a total of 100 hours community service.

A 24 year old Brewarrina female was convicted

of Assault. The offence was proven without proceed-

ings to conviction and dismissed.

A 37 year old male was convicted of High

Range PCA/Resist Police/Driving an unregistered

vehicle and driving whilst disqualified. He was dis-

qualified from driving for 3 years, ordered to per-

form 100 hours community service, fined $200 and

placed on a bond for 6 months.

A 36 year old Brewarrina female was ordered to

perform 20 hours community service and disquali-

fied for driving for 12 months, after being convicted

of driving whilst her licence was cancelled.

On Monday 4th September at 11.05pm, the Brewarri-

na Fire Brigade was called to a residence at Barwon

Four. Upon arrival (11.16am), a shed at the rear of

the property was alight and the occupant was en-

deavouring to contain the fire using a garden hose.

The occupant refused the assistance of the Fire Bri-

gade. The Fire Brigade then returned to the station

leaving the matter to the police who were on the sce-

ne.

On Tuesday 5th September at 10.40pm, the Fire Bri-

gade was notified of a Fire in Memorial Park. At

10.44pm the Brigade arrived on the scene and found

a plastic component of the playground equipment on

fire. The fire was promptly extinguished.


Do you have an old photo that may be of interest? Please send it in with a short description to the Brewarrina News,

care of the Post Office. All photos will be returned.

Gallery ...Of Days gone by

BREWARRINA GLASS & HARDWARE

Phone: 6839 2091

Drop in on Trish, Ian & Staff

For all your spring garden requirements now is

the time to get into the spring swing of things

TRIPLE PACK ESKY’S, TOOL BOXES, PAINTS, HAMMERS, BBQ, BENCHES


Steven Jardine AREA CO-ORDINATOR BREWARRINA

CONTRACT SHEARING AND CRUTCHING

WE CAN SUPPLY:

3 TO 5 STAND PORTABLE CRUTCHING TRAILER

5 STAND PORTABLE SHEARING SHED WOOL PRESS HIRE

NO JOB TO BIG OR TO SMALL

20 CHURCH ST TEL: 6839 2010 BREWARRINA 2839 FAX: 6839 2010

LTD PTY

NATIONAL GRAZING SERVICES

NEW MANAGER FOR NATIONAL GRAZING SERVICES

Steven Jardine of Hay is the new Manager of the Brewarrina Branch of National

Grazing Services, having taken over from local boy Mark Brown. Steve has relocated

to Brewarrina with Partner Kim and three children Zoe, Jock and Howard. Steve is

33, was born and raised in Melbourne and has been Shearing for the past 15 yrs.

Steve is qualified in Shearing and

Wool Handling and was previously

employed by Wool Industry Training

and National Grazing Services. He

has participated in Shearing Exhibi-

tions and Speed Shearing competi-

tions and has sheared in most states in

Australia.

His partner Kim is involved in the

Brewarrina Pony Club.

Steve says he is thoroughly enjoying

Brewarrina and hopes to stay a while.


BREWARRINA

DENTAL SURGERY

AT THE MEDICAL CENTRE Sandon Street, Brewarrina

EVERY THURSDAY

OPENING HOURS

9:00am - 4:30pm

Tel: 6872 2488

CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT

TODAY!!!

BREWARRINA MEDICAL CENTRE

WITH DR MICHAEL SINCLAIR

IN ATTENDANCE

Phone: 6839 2294

BUSINESS HOURS:

MONDAY TUESDAY & THURSDAY APPOINTMENTS 10AM T0 12PM

& 2PM TO 5PM

WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY APPOINTMENTS 10AM TO 1PM

Other points to note:

The office opens at 9:30am Monday to Friday.

The office can occasionally be closed at short notice - a sign will

then be placed on the gate.

The surgery will be CLOSED on the FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH.

COMING EVENTS

CHILD PROTECTION WEEK

3-9 SEPTEMBER

Weilmoringle Legacy

Tennis Day 10th September

BREWARRINA SHOW SOCIETY Meeting

16th September 2000

Commencing at 1pm at RSL Club

To discuss arena construction

FIRE BRIGADE DRILLS

7pm Monday 18 September

7pm Monday 2 October

LIONS CLUB DINNER MEETING

7pm 13 September at the RSL

OUTBACK SURF BOAT CLASSIC

6th 7th 8th OCTOBER

MELBOURNE CUP DAY

7th November

SAINT PATRICKS

SCHOOL FETE

4th NOVEMBER

HOSPITAL BALL

7/10/2000

HOSPITAL FETE

25/11/2000


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IAN & TRISH LIGHT

ALL WOOL AND GENERAL CARRYING TO AND FROM DUBBO

OUR TRUCK IS IN DUBBO ON MONDAYS AND THURSDAYS

53 Bourke Street Tel: 8392091 Brewarrina 2839 Mobile: 0418 475 579

BREWARRINA FURNITURE ONE

Graham & Kelly Randall

FURNITURE - MATS LIGHTING - BEDDING

PO Box 233 Tel: 6839 2362 77 Bathurst St Fax: 6839 2362 Brewarrina 2839 Bourke: 6872 2351

DEATH NOTICE

WORTHINGTON, RICHARD JOHN (JACK)

AGED 87 YEARS. PASSED AWAY ON 23 AUGUST

2000.

FORMERLY OF BOURKE, AND BREWARRINA,

LATELY OF WOLLSTONECRAFT.

LOVED HUSBAND OF MARY,

LOVED AND DEVOTED FATHER AND FATHER IN

LAW OF JOHN AND PRUE, ROSEMARY AND GAR-

RY, AND GRANT AND SUSAN,

LOVING AND LOVED GRANDFATHER OF

LAURA, EMILY AND INDIA.

COOKING CORNER

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1 LOAF OF BREAD

6 EGGS

1 CUP OF MILK

SALT & PEPPER TO TASTE

PLACE BREAD IN EGG MIXTURE

GREASE FRYING PAN WITH OIL

PLACE BREAD IN FRYING PAN

FRY TILL BROWN, TURNING ONTO BOTH

SIDES

PLACE ON GREASE PROOF PAPER,

THEN ON TO PLATE

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NEW TOURIST OFFICER FOR

BREWARRINA

GRETCHEN HOOD

BORN: 17/05/73

TOURISM & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

OFFICER, GRAPHIC DESIGNER EXPERIENCED

IN TRAVEL, WRITING AND PHOTO

JOURNALISM. GRETCHEN HAS TRAVELED

AUSTRALIA 5YRS. LIVED AND WORKED IN

REMOTE AREAS ALL OVER AUSTRALIA

INCLUDING CAPE YORK - RANGER

NATIONAL PARK, CANNING STOCK ROUTE-

WA BUILDING HOUSES, WORKED IN

ABORIGINAL COMMUNITIES - TOURISM

COORDINATOR

BORN AND RAISED WEST COAST SOUTH

ISLAND NEW ZEALAND SPENT MOST OF THE

TEENAGE YEARS AT COPA CABAÑA NSW

CENTRAL COAST.

HOBBIES INCLUDE PHOTOGRAPHY,

DRAWING, HORSE RIDING, FERAL ANIMAL

HUNTING, COOKING.


ORANA

CARPET

CLEANING

RON

MCINTYRE 45 FAIRVIEW STREET DUBBO NSW 2830

0408 743 049 BH 02 6884 5958 AH

Regular trips to Brewarrina

LOCAL CONTACT : MARY LOCAL CONTACT : MARY

C.J. & A.R. REDMOND

“REDS TRANSPORT”

Livestock - Grain

General Haulage Contractor

16 Decks Sheep Float - 8 Decks Cattle

Road Train Services

Wool Cartage to Sydney and Back Load out of Sydney

PO Box 147

27 Culgoa Street Phone: 6839 2242

Brewarrina 2839 Mobile: 0418 634 564

DEAR EDITOR

On reflection of my last letter to you and the com-

munity of Brewarrina I believe I was being too gen-

tle in actively saying that the police and court sys-

tems hands are to a degree tied up, but I truly believe

that they could do more tan they are doing In other

words I believe they are tying their own hands up. In

my observations and in my own opinion (to which I

am entitled to the same as you are), there are only a

handful of fair dinkum coppers in this town and they

know who I mean. All the rest do is provide a taxi

service making time earning their stripes and moving

on. In my last letter I stated that I was classified as a

repeated victim, what I did not say was that I was

going to be visited by my local victim support officer

in the near future that letter is dated 18-3-1999 it is

now 18 months later, guess what? No person has

called on me. I also have a letter from the office of

the director of public prosecutions re an assault on

myself about the prosecution of the offender, that let-

ter is dated 29/10/98. You guessed it zilch this case

has to my knowledge not gone to court. I have not

received any feedback from the police on this matter

as I stated in my last letter to you the vast majority of

folk in this town have a very negative attitude.

WHY? I TELL YOU WHY. A total lack of confi-

dence in the Brewarrina Police Force, a lot of inci-

dents happen in this town and are not reported WHY

because of the lack of confidence in the police

(except for the handful of fair dinkum guys)

What is the MAYOR of our town doing about it In

my personal observations VERY LITTLE IF ANY-

THING. I was not born and bred in this town I have

only been here for 8 years in December but I call the

town of Brewarrina MY HOME I live here and I

shall die here I care very much for my town and the

community, their health, safety and general well be-

ing. SO LOOK OUT MICHAEL HAS HIS FINGER

BACK ON THE PULSE.

YOURS IN UNITY

THE BRITISH BULLDOG

MICHAEL STEPHENSON

1/09/2000


BREWARRINA CASH & CARRY

SPECIALS

STARTING

MONDAY

11/9/2000

BIRDS EYE FROZEN CHIPS 1kg

$2.25

INGHAM CHICKEN KIEV $4.65

FLORA MARGARINE 500g $1.85

BEGA CHEESE SLICES 250g $1.95

TARAX SOFT DRINKS 1.25ltr .85¢

MORESOFT FABRIC SOFTNER

2ltr $1.51

TOMATO FOUNTAIN SAUCE

300ML 95¢

COLD POWER LAUNDRY

POWDER 1kg $3.95

KLEENEX TISSUES 100s $1.75

KRAFT PEANUT BUTTER

SMOOTH & CRUNCHY 200g $1.75

COLGATE 12og & 140g $2.45

KELLOGS CORN FLAKES 550g

$2.65

COUNTRY LIFE SOAP 5 pk $1,12

SUNRISE POPPER SIX PACK $1.95

OBITUARY

LINDA ROSE McKENZIE

1917 - 11 AUGUST 2000

Linda was born in the old family home at 21 Young street

which is now demolished. She was the 5th of 7 children

born to Margaret and Walter McKenzie. Linda started

school at St Patrick's School, Brewarrina in 1923. Her first

teacher was Miss Irene Coleman, and it is ironic that Irene

was, and still is, a patient in the hospital where Linda died.

Her first working position on leaving school was as a te-

lephonist at the local Post Office, she well remembered a

wild storm which set the cables alight near the switch

board, it gave her a terrible fright.

After this she had quite a few positions in town, working

as a secretary at Parrott's garage, secretary to Tom

Schofield Jnr. At the Brewarrina Hospital in the mornings

and with Tom Schofield Snr at the Newsagent in the after-

noon, and at night she was the ticket collector at the local

Picture Theatre, a full day.

Her next position was with Turnbull's Garage, then onto

"Cathie & Co.", which later became AML&F. Linda held

this position for quite a few years. Dick Webb then ap-

proached her and asked if she would do his clerical work.

In August 1963 Linda started work as the Librarian with

the Brewarrina Shire Council working first at the old

School of Arts Hall, then moved into the new library in

1971. Linda stayed in this position for 19 yrs retiring at

the age of 66 in 1983. This position was only part time, on

her spare days she assisted Mrs Badge Stephens at her

office (Insurance and Pastures Protection Board and col-

lection spot for Housing Commission Homes).

In 1984 Linda went to live with her sister at "Baringa"

where she stayed until 1995. Although born in the country

Linda was not happy at being so far out of town. The last

5 yrs of her life were spent at the home of 119 Bathurst

street Brewarrina. In 1997 the family put on a party for

Linda for her 80th birthday, she said it was her first party

ever. It was one of the few times I was able to get some

personal stories of her life from her to include in a "This Is

Your Life " booklet.

In early 1999 the back gate at the home swung in the

breeze knocking her down and breaking her hip. Linda

never really recovered from this, but said little, never once

mentioning that she was feeling off color, even when we

visited her in March this year. Linda is survived by her

elder sister Mrs Jean Bell of Brewarrina, two nieces Pam

O'Toole of Kootingal and Norma Meadley of Narromine,

and two nephews Barry Hutchinson of Bonnells Bay, and

Peter Hutchinson of Brewarrina.


Please note that the deadline for contributions

for the Bre News is 12 midday on the Wednesday

prior to publication. Articles can be left at the

Post Office or with Rhonda Brooke on 68392065.

NOTICE BOARD

CHURCH NOTICE

BREWARRINA ANGLICAN CHURCH WILL HOLD

AN EXTENDED COMMUNION SERVICE

THIS SUNDAY (10th SEPTEMBER)

AND EVERY SECOND SUNDAY

COMMENCING AT 9AM.

THE PASTORAL ASSISTANT FROM BOURKE

WILL BE ATTENDING.

BREWARRINA AND DISTRICT RURAL

COUNSELLING SERVICE INC.

NOTICE

NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT THE ANNUAL GENERAL

MEETING OF THE BREWARRINA & DISTRICT

RURAL COUNSELLING SERVICE INC. WILL BE HELD

AT THE BREWARRINA COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON

TUESDAY 19th SEPTEMBER 2000

BEGINNING AT 5.30 PM

ALL ARE INVITED TO ATTEND


3-9 SEPTEMBER 2000

Child Protection Week is coordinated by NAPCAN and we invite you to participate

by organizing an event during this week e.g.: Display information within your organisation

Hold a picnic for parents and children in your local park

Organise a children's church service

Put a play on at your local community centre or library

Run a story competition

Create a flyer competition

Organise a seminar to help parents and children

Coordinate a team event with children and adults working together

And for the first time in NSW, help out on WHITE BALLOON DAY.

Tuesday the 5th September. WHITE BALLOON DAY raises funds specifically for prevention of

child sexual assault.

NAPCAN can help promote the activity by including it in our child protection week publicity calendar.

SHOW YOUR COMMITMENT TO THE PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE AND

NEGLECT AND HELP MAKE NSW A SAFER PLACE FOR CHILDREN.

For more information contact Althea at NAPCAN NSW suit 32, 8-24 Kippax street Surry

Hills 2010 or Phone 029211 0224 Fax 029211-5676.

APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR

NATIONAL YOUTH ROUND TABLE 2001

The National Youth Round Table was established by the Commonwealth Government to provide a

direct dialogue with young Australians and to ensure that their views are taken into consideration

in the Policy making process.

The young people selected for Roundtable 2001 will:

Be aged between 15-24 years

Have various educational and or employment experience

Come from diverse cultural backgrounds

Live in urban, regional and remote localities

Have demonstrated an interest in issues affecting young people

Participate in their local community

If you have any questions involving roundtable 2001 or the above request, please call our FREE

CALL number 1800624/309.

The National Roundtable is one of the many initiatives that the Commonwealth provides for

young people. For Further Local Information Please Call at your Local Shire Council.

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BREWARRINA NEWS · 9/8/2000 · 33, was born and raised in Melbourne and has been Shearing for the past 15 yrs. Steve is qualified in Shearing and Wool Handling and was previously