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alcoa . . .� proud supporters of the drakesbrook despatch�

Drakesbrook�Despatch�A volunteer monthly newsletter for the residents of�

Waroona, Preston Beach, Lake Clifton, Hamel, Coolup & Yarloop.�SEPTEMBER 2014 www.drakesdespatch.com.au Issue 57�

Next issue�Friday October 3rd�

Deadline�Friday September 26th 2014�

For Advertising & Copy�9733 2183�

drakesdespatch@gmail.com�74 South West Highway�(PO Box 215, Waroona,�

6215)�Office open Fridays�

10:30 to 11:30�Or by appointment.�

SUNDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER 2014�The BIGGEST Vintage MACHINERY Rally�

In the South West�Brought to you by The Old Machinery Club of WA,�The Shire of Waroona and the Waroona Lions Club�

Waroona Showgrounds, Waroona WA�

Details inside�

Sunday August 31st�Waroona Lions Farmers Market�Memorial Hall from 8am till noon�

Sunday August 31st�Peel League Preliminary Finals�Waroona Football Oval�

September 7th�Waroona Vintage Machinery Day�Town Oval 9am until 4pm�

Thursday September 11th & 25th�FREE BUS TO MANDURAH�Concession card holders�

Saturday October 4th�Waroona Junior Basketball Skills &�Coaching Clinic - Details inside�

Saturday October 11th�Waroona Agricultural Show &�Fireworks Display from 8am -�Details Inside�

Saturday October 18th�Dancing Daffodils Fundraiser�Details inside�

Saturday October 25th�Battle of the Sausages�Details inside�

Coming Up In and Around Waroona�

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Nulsen Haven�2�nd� Wednesday - Seniors Hall�

– Jan Wood 9733 3701�

MANDURAH -�WAROONA BUS�

Thurs. Sept. 11th &�25th�at 9:00am from�the Waroona Hotel,�

South West Highway�Mandurah Bus Charters�

9581 6555�

EMERGENCY�NUMBERS�

(�Police 9733 7400�(�Fire Brigade 000�(�Ambulance 000�(�State Emergency Service 000�(�Waroona Taxi 9733 1481�(�Water Corp (faults) 13 13 75�(� W�estern Power (faults) 13 13 51�

ST MARK’S�ANGLICAN�CHURCH�

WAROONA�

Normal Services are held on�the 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sunday of�each month at 9:00am and�on the 4th Sun. at 10:30am.�

UNITING CHURCH�

Thatcher Street,�Waroona�

Worship Services�& Sunday School�

Each Sunday at 9:30am�A warm welcome is extended to all.�Elders: Rob & Charlotte Bruce�

Phone: 9733 1018�Minister Robbie Jetta�

0478 243 765�

Community Calendar for Meetings, Church Services& Events�

Agricultural Society�3rd Thurs—Alison Birch 9733 1092�

Central Districts Axemen’s�Association�.�

Linda Miller 9733 2098�

Community Car�Waroona Resource Centre -�

9733 2545�

Coolup Craft Group�Wednesdays CWA Room,�

Coolup 9530 3258�

Coolup CWA�2nd Monday each month�

Coolup LCDC (Landcare)�1�st� Monday of the month�Kim Wilson 9733 2628�

Coolup Progress Association�1st Thurs of month 10 am Coolup Hall�

Bev Alexander 0407 381 281�

First Waroona Girl Guides�Mondays 4pm Scout Guide Hall,�

Fouracre St.(Excluding public holidays.)�

Dam Spinners�Fortnightly CWA Rooms, Yarloop�

Joy Jackson 9733 1810�

FRAGYLE�Preston Beach Hall�3rd Sat. Monthly�

Hilary Wheater 9733 1219�

Lake Clifton Landcare�Contact: Nancy Fardin 9739 1154�

Lake Clifton/Herron Progress &�Sporting Association�

Meetings every 2nd month on the 3rd Monday�Contact: Jenny Rose 0428 343 028�

Preston Beach Progress Assoc.�Quarterly Meeting,�

phone 9739 2090 for details�

Really Really Free Markets�Every 3rd Saturday�

Memorial Hall - 1 to 3pm�

Senior Citizens Welfare�Last Wednesday - Jan Wood 9733 3701.�

Hall Hire: Shire Office 9733 7800�

South Mandurah Al-Anon Group�Evary Monday at 10am Uniting Church,�

2 Reees Place, Wannanup�

St John Ambulance�3rd Monday 7:30pm -�

Carol Racco 9733 2122�

Tai Chi�Pisconeri Hts Park�

Thursday, 10 am – Del Leahy�

THE SALVATION�ARMY�

Family Worship With�The Salvos�

Services every second Sunday,�September 14th and 28th@ 10am�Meeting at Waroona Community�

Resource Centre� 10 Henning Street, Waroona�

EVERYONE WELCOME� Contact: Shirley - 9733 1842�

WAROONA�CATHOLIC CHURCH�

Waroona/Yarloop�Mass Times�:�

Waroona�: Sundays at 9.00am�Yarloop�: Second and Fourth�Saturday of the Month at 6pm.�

Parish Priest: Father Jay Johnson� Ph: 9733 1225�

Email: warcathpar@amnet.net.au�

Wagerup Community�Consultative Network�

For information contact�Tom Busher at Alcoa on 9733 8768�

Waroona Arts and Crafts Centre�Bi monthly, 1st Monday Month�

11:30am - 9733 3086�

Waroona Hamel R&SL�1st Mon in Feb(AGM), May,�

Aug & Nov Frank Wood 9733 1371�

Waroona Historical Society�3rd Thurs 4:00pm�

Debra Tyler 041 7 70 5 966�

Waroona Lions� 2nd & 4th Monday—�

Grant Hewett 0417 919 777�

WAROONA�CHRISTIAN�

FELLOWSHIP -�AOG�

Services 10am Sundays�Senior Citizens Centre, Millar St.�

We are a local church in our community.�We have mid-week small groups, great�worship, children's ministry, Bible based�teaching and prayer for the sick. You are�welcome to attend.�Info: Ps Stephen Griffiths 9593 6717�

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Waroona Pensioner’s� Social Club�

1st Wed—Dot Hansen 9733 1892�

Sub Centre Opening Times�Tues & Thurs�

9:00am - 1:30pm�Phone: 9733 2122�EMERGENCY: 000�

www.waroonaambulance.com.au�

Waroona State�Emergency Service�

Training every Wed 9733 1477�

WELL OF LIVING�WATER�

Meetings at 7 Butler Retreat�Waroona�

7 pm every 2nd Friday�Needed, prayer Warriors for our�

Nation from 2 Chronicles 7v14�All welcome supper after.�

Waroona Playgroup�Playgroup is open Mon,�Tues and Thurs 9-11am,�

PH:� 9733 1979�

Community Car Lucky� Numbers Winners�

1�st� Prize Lynn D�2�nd� Price Coral C�Thanks to the following people for�items for sale and lovely gifts to�raffle, Tracey from the Visitor Centre,�Ann V. Ivy W, Jeanette H, Bert�Triplett for the awesome letter box.�Brian W for fixing box to post. I now�have a waterproof letter box and dry�mail.�Thank you and God Bless�

WDHS�CHAPLAINCY�BAROMETER�

$12,000�

Our total hasn’t�increased again this�month as there were no�fundraising activities�carried out.�

Our Term Deposit is�steady at $48,758.27.�

Coral’s Charity Knitters�August 21�st� was a�special day as we�said goodbye to�Mona who is�travelling back to�

New Zealand. She will be visiting us�again next year. We had a guest�speaker, Jane who gave a talk on�“Yarn Bombing” which, according to�Wikipedia is also known as guerrilla�knitting, kniffiti, urban knitting or�graffiti knitting is a type of graffiti or�street art that employs colourful�displays of knitted or crocheted yarn�or fibre rather than paint or chalk.�Jane gave many ideas for this form of�street art. We all brought a plate of�delicious treats to share for morning�tea. While Mona has been here she�

knitted 29 poppies for the Mandurah�CWA and for our group she knitted 5�squares towards a knee rug. We had�a lovely letter from Pat Thomas�House for the 24 rugs and 39 teddies.�Next week I will take to Peel Hospital�72 baby beanies and 4 baby rugs.�Thank you to the ladies who have left�items and wool at the library and�Community Centre. Our next group�that we are going to work for is the�Family Support Service and we have�a few items that already complete�such as rugs, beanies and scarves.�Our next dates in September are 4�th�,�18�th� then 2�nd� October. A precious�blessing is that of having and being a�friend.� Coral Culling.�

WAROONA PENSIONERS�SOCIAL CLUB�

Once again our AGM had to be�postponed as both the President and�Secretary had hospital appointments�that day. An ordinary meeting was�held with Eileen Doran taking the�chair. Options for an outing were�discussed but again the high cost of�bus hire, as always, is a deciding�factor and members have instead�opted to go out for a meal locally.�Details and date will be decided at the�next meeting. The Casino outing was�enjoyed by all. There were one or two�very good wins but on the whole most�people broke even or had small�losses. No one came home without�their shirt! The next Casino outing�isn’t until 6�th� October so you all have�time to save up ready to do it all over�again. Our AGM is, hopefully, going to�be held at our next meeting on�Wednesday 3�rd� everyone that all�positions will be declared vacant.�Please do come along if you can. It is�only by being there that you can have�a say on who runs your club.�

Waroona Netball�All results for the Senior�

and Junior Netball�seasons will be in the�

October edition�

NULSEN.�Hi everyone, Hope you are all happy�and well. We had our Nulsen Birthday�on 13th August, down at the Country�Cafe, it was great. Chad from the�Cafe and his girls did a wonderful job,�many thanks.�The CEO of Nulsen, Gordon Trewern,�came down with some of the�residents and their carers, and some�of the office staff. We had a�continuous raffle, all prizes were�gratefully received and everyone had�a great time. I must thank Connie�Twaddle, Connie donated two lovely�knitted rugs. These were sent to Perth�with Gordon to be given to the�residents. Many thanks Connie.�We are now on the trail of fundraising,�ready for next year,�Cheers for now - Jan Wood�(Secretary)�

Waroona�Lions�

Farmers�Market�

There will be a market�this Sunday, Aug. 31st,�but there will�NOT� be a�market in October, so�the next market is on�

Sunday Nov. 2nd�Bay prices are $10 and sellers�

can set up from 6.30am�For more information about�

the markets, or to book a stall,�please contact either:�

Pauline Boreham 0415 565 813�or Lisa Fry 0415 954 993�

As always the future of the�Market is in your hands. If you�

want it Support it.This is a�non-profit event by the Lions�

Club of Waroona and all�proceeds go back into the�

Community�

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Waroona Vintage Machinery Rally Committee�

The Waroona Vintage Machinery Rally Committee are�looking for new members to join its group�

The committee in involved in fostering, promoting and�managing the Vintage Machinery Rally Event held�

annually in Waroona.�

The committee:� Encourage community organisations to support the� event� Abide by the legal responsibilities of event� management� Promote the event in Western Australia� Provide an event that is inclusive and caters to a� wide section of the community.� Promotes and protects the interests of all members� and other participants of the event�

Please express your interest to:�Vintage Machinery Rally Management Committee�PO Box 20�WAROONA WA 6215�

Contact Community Development Officers:_ Naomi Purcell or Tori�Davis at the Shire of Waroona for more details. Ph: 08 9733 7800�

Waroona Historical Society�Two weeks ago we�held an “Object�Stories” Workshop�at the museum.�Ruslan Kulski from�ABC Open helped�

members to build a story about a�chosen object in their collection. The�stories and photographs taken on the�day were uploaded to the ABC Open�Stories website and are now available�for viewing. Look for “Betty is a�survivor”, “The Nestlé’s Milk Can” and�“The Model Whim” at� https://�open.abc.net.au/projects/object-�stories-29ff4ez/contributions/places/�WA�.� If you have an object that you�would like to tell a story about, contact�us and we can assist you to have your�objects story told. Last week the�Society held their Annual General�Meeting. We are pleased to announce�that all vacancies were filled and the�executive committee is as follows;�President – Debra Tyler,�Vice President – Glenece Walmsley,�Secretary/Treasurer – Maree Ellis,�

Assistant Secretary – Pat King.�We welcome Patricia (Pat) King, a new�member to our committee. Pat has�been living in Waroona for some time�now and wanted to get to know more�about her community and its members,�so what better way of learning about�the town and it’s history than by joining�our committee. Welcome Pat.�The Historical Society will have a�display in the Memorial Hall at the�Vintage Machinery Day, so come and�say hello and throw any historical�questions our way, we will have�access to online databases on the day,�so we may well be able to help you�with your enquiry on the spot. A�reminder that the museum is open�most Sundays from 10am until 12noon�subject to volunteer availability. If you�wish to contact us outside of these�hours, please call 041 770 5966. We�also have a facebook site -�www.facebook.com/�WaroonaHistoricalSociety� and a�website at� http://�waroonahistsoc.myclub.org.au�

DRIVE THRU BOTTLESHOP,�TAB, RESTAURANT,�ACCOMMODATION�

OPENING TIMES�Monday - Sunday 11am - Late�

Saturday 10am - Late�

Drive thru takeaway food, ring to place order -�drive thru to pick up all meals 7 days/week�

TRUE DRIVE THRU SERVICE�

DINING ROOM OPEN 7 DAYS�12 - 2.30PM 6 - 8.30PM�

,�$10 Take-Aways Everyday� Call for orders and options�

Mark the calender for: HALLOWEEN�@�‘The Old Pub’�and don’t forget�MELBOURNE CUP DAY and all the�

fun at the WAROONA HOTEL�SEE YOU SOON !!!!!!!�

Waroona�Football�

Club�

I�nvites all members�and supporters to scream for the�

Dynamic Demons� in the qualifying finals at �

Waroona Oval on�Sunday 31�st� August�

10.30 am  War. Colts V Baldivis.�12.30 pm War. Res. V Baldivis.�14.30 pm War. League V  Pinjarra.�

Join the boys and watch training�from 6.00pm on�

Friday 29th August�and a meal afterwoods.�

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97332299� 78 South West Highway Waroona�8 Meadowview Court�

PRESTON BEACH - $289,000�

Just look at this price�·� 3 x 1 hardiplank home on a 708m2 block�·� Elevated block in a queir cul-de-sac�·� Shed & carport�

20 Hill Street�WAROONA - $570,000�

Outstanding 4x3 Home on 1Acre�·� 4 x 3 open plan family home�·� 4134sqm block�·� 4.2 kilowhatt system of solar panels�

26 Jackson Street�WAROONA - $349,000�

Blue Chip Opportunity�·� 4 x 2 brick & iron home�·� 802sqm corner block�·� Enclosed backyard & a garden shed�

Annee Smith�0423 039 788�

Unit 21/115 Panorama Drive�PRESTON BEACH - $195,000 - $210,000�

Check out the price�·� 2 x 1 brick & iron unit�·� Elevated position with single carport�·� Enclosed back yard�

113 Hill Street�WAROONA - $643,000�

Even The Dogs Wear A Bow Tie�·� 4 x 2 home on an 800sqm block�·� 6m x 5m workshop plus an in ground pool�·� 12 solar panels, ducted rev cycle�

6 Butler Retreat�WAROONA - $495,000�

Grand Family Home In Top Location�·� 4 x 2 large brick & tile family home�·� 2042m2 block on a quiet cul-de-sac�·� Double garage / workshop�

Deb Clancy - Sales Rep.�0417 964 332�

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Mandurah Bus is now FREE�

The State Government has now included�all Mandurah buses in the metropolitan�

area, so from 9am until 3pm all transport�for concession card holders and�seniors is now free. So you can�

now enjoy a trip to Mandurah�every second Thursday.�(Pension Day). The bus�

leaves Waroona at 9am from�opposite the Chemists on the�

South West Highway�.�

“Where are they now?�

Many of you will remember the�Lindsay family who lived in Waroona�some years ago. Daryl and Robin�Lindsay with their daughter Grace,�son Jess and the twin boys Sean &�Ben were involved in all the usual�local activities.�As the children grew a�little older they moved to Perth to�continue their schooling, with Daryl�still working at the Wagerup Refinery�during the week and commuting back�to Perth on weekends. The circle of�life provides much joy, and recently it�was Grace (and husband Nick McNie)�delivering their own set of twins! Arty�& Hudson McNie were born (albeit a�little early!!) on June 11 and are now�doing well. Congratulations to Grace�& all the family (especially the proud�grandparents) from all of us here.”�

last 40 years the Anglican Op-Shop�has provided a wonderful service to�the community, providing cheap�goods or a friendly chat. Many thanks�to all who have been involved,�especially the ladies who volunteer�and give their time so generously.�Lyn and her volunteers�

New Anglican Op Shop�By the time this goes to print, we will have�enjoyed a morning tea with the Bishop of�Bunbury, the Rev. Allan Ewing, to�celebrate and give thanks on the�completion of our new OP-SHOP.Thanks�must go to the following:-CHARLES HULL�CONTRACTING for funding the cost of the�building. CAROLYN HULL designed the�plan and with her mother DIANNE, who�co-ordinated the project. LOUI CHIERA�spent many hours drafting the plans. RAY�VERGONE kindly gave his time for signing�plan and sand pad completion certificate.�BAGGETTA BUILDERS from Harvey were�chosen and Charlie has done a wonderful�job and most obliging at all times through�the construction. MATHEW MCCKAY for�doing the sand pad. JEFF KIRKHAM for�his expertise in finishing off with retaining�walls etc. An ALCOA sustainability fund�grant from the Waroona Shire has been�most welcome and is being used for fitting�out the building. Our thanks to IAN CURLY�and the Shire for their support. Over the�

Grace with the Twins�

Congratulations to the�following people with�

Birthdays in September�

Michael Rafferty�Graeme Rafferty�Grace Lay�John Lay�Maureen�Alexander�Sandra Twaddle�Natalie Bavaro�Rachel Bavaro�

·� Slaughter Stock�·� Store Stock�·� Breeding Stock�·� Saleyard Stock�

FOR ALL YOUR LIVESTOCK REQUIREMENTS:�

Contact your local agent KEN REYNOLDS�Mobile: 0417 180 874�

Prices can be obtained and�orders placed for season�

now available delivered to you�- a top quality product -�

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EC7770�

Unit 2/63 McLarty Street, Waroona�

OFFICE HOURS�..Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm..�(Closed for lunch between 12:00 & 12:30)..�

EFTPOS Available..�

3% Seniors Card Discount available on request...�

Phone 9733 1200�

Late September 2014 Date and time to be advised�Bandicoot Brook Bushland�

Meeting at the Old North Drakesbrook School Site 4.5 km North of Waroona�Discover local plants unique to the coastal plain. The Bandicoot Brook Bushland contains four threatened eco-�logical communities and over 400 local species. An expert botanist will help us identify the wonderful natural�

diversity of plants in this extraordinary piece of bushland.�Please call or email the Landcare Centre on 9733 2628�

colleen.archibald@peel-harvey.org.au�

This project is supported by the Peel-Harvey Catchment Council,�through funding from the Australian Government�

PLEASE REGISTER YOUR�INTEREST FOR�

A�WILDFLOWER�WALK�

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Dr Chad O’Connor will be�at the Waroona�

Community Resource�Centre each week.�

For appointment days and�times please phone Chad on�

0458 940 981�

OC CHIROPRACTIC�

TOY LIBRARY - OPEN WEDNESDAY�FORTNIGHTLY�10AM TO NOON�

Waroona Community Resource Centre�10 Henning Street, Waroona WA 6215�

Phone: 9733 3011�Email: wccsdo@westnet.com.au�

Webpage: www.waroonacrc.net.au�Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday 9am till 4pm�

Friday 9am till 3pm�

Family Support�Service�

Our Service is to support families�and individuals within the�community. We work to empower�families and individuals to enhance�their own abilities, so they can�acquire the skills, knowledge and�self-confidence to manage their own�day to day lives. We are committed�to providing a quality service to�those living in the areas of�Waroona, Harvey and Yarloop and�operates out of the Resource�Centres. Call 9733 2902 to make an�appointment or email:�waroonaafss@zoho.com�We are a confidential, free service.�Funded by the Department for Communities�

Mandurah Podiatry�Visit the Waroona Community�

Resource Centre once a month�

To make an appointment with the�Podiatrist please call their office�

on�9535 9143.�

TransWA�FOR TRAIN TIMES AND BOOKINGS�

1300 662 205�BOOK YOUR TICKET ONLINE�

OR VISIT�LOCAL AGENT AT THE COMMUNITY�

RESOURCE CENTRE�

www.transwa.wa.gov.au�

Harvey Medical�Group - Waroona�Open 8.30am till 5.00pm�Mon to Thurs, closed Fri�Female Doctor available�

on Thursdays.�PH: 9733 3007�or: 9729 1600�

For Appointments.�

FREE�LEGAL�ADVICE�

Peel Community Legal Service�is providing a FREE legal�advice service in Waroona.�

FREE 30 minute appointment�with one of our fully qualified�

solicitors, who can provide�

general legal advice on a�

range of matters.�

Please phone or email the office�for appointments.�

or� hello@peelcls.com.au�

Surgery Hours�Mon to Thurs 8.30am-4.30pm�

Friday 8.30 to 12 noon�Current Doctors are:�

Drs Alkaplan, Dr Pat Wallace,�and Dr Kattock�

For all after hours emergencies�contact Peel Health Campus�

on�9531 8000�

9733 1461�

FORREST MEDICAL�WAROONA SURGERY�

Waroona Community�Cuppa�

Next Cuppa time -10�th�

September�Wednesday fortnightly�

10am to 12 noon�

SHIRE OF WAROONA NOTICE OF� MEETINGS 2014�

The Council of the Shire of Waroona will hold its�Ordinary Council meetings on the following dates during 2014�,�

22 July, 26 August, 23 September,�28 October, 25 November, December (To be advised)�

Meetings will be held at the Waroona Shire Council Chambers,�rear of 52 Hesse Street, Waroona commencing at 4.00pm.�

Members of the public are welcome to attend.�IAN CURLEY� -�CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER�

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“�GROWN UP LOCAL,�LIVING LOCAL,�

SELLING LOCAL”�

CAROLYN FAULKNER� 0427 777 470�

“WHO ELSE WOULD YOU�TRUST TO SELL YOUR�

BIGGEST ASSET?”�SELL WITH ME:-�

PROPERTY OF THE MONTH�

STYLE & CLASS $350,000. �  �                 �

Quality 3x2 brick &tile home on 494 sqm .�Ducted heating & cooling ,�

double garage , quiet street.  Patio .�

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Waroona, a local family needs your support�DANCING DAFFODILS�

PRESENT WELL�KNOWN ITALIAN�

COMEDIAN�JOE AVATI�

18�TH�OCTOBER 2014�Contact Lil Magno�

0438 331 891�For details of this�

fundraiser for�Michael De Rosa�

Letter to the Editor�

Firstly I would like to thank the Wa-�roona Historical Society for taking the�trouble in writing their concerns re-�garding the article in the July issue of�“What's in a Street Name?” The main�target of that article was to convey the�dilemma of re-naming the Old Bun-�bury Road from the Forrest Highway�to the West. (Still unresolved), the�second part of the article became a�short history of the so called Old Bun-�bury Road, which started off as�'Bunbury Road'. Please accept my�apologies, for misleading the Society�and the readers of the Drakesbrook�Despatch, that the original track to�Bunbury followed today's Óld Bunbury�Road, as the article may have in-�ferred. This was unintentional, as in�1870's the Bunbury Road ran from�Perth to Armadale, Pinjarra, then fol-�lowed several tracks down to the�western side of where the new Forrest�Highway runs. The extension up the�hill had not been made. Drivers of the�day, navigated several tracks to arrive�at Peppermint Grove, the next staging�post, followed by Binningup, which�serviced the Harvey District. In 1866�

Re- Comments from the waroona Historical Society regarding�‘What’s In A Street Name’ - July 2014�

The Exchange Hotel Pinjarra, was�built and became the main staging�post for the new Royal Mail mail serv-�ice, Perth-Bunbury-Albany. This new�service took the quickest route South�down the Bunbury Road, which be-�came the Óld Bunbury Road' when�the Railway was established in the�1890's and the South Western High-�way followed that. In the early part of�this year I became involved in the pro-�duction of the Drakesbrook Dispatch.�The paper was looking for extra con-�tent as review and info articles, to�make the paper more interesting. I set�about the Street Name articles, as in�the 10 years I have been here, the�street names were just referred as�mostly pioneers and very little else. It�was my decision only to write informa-�tion articles not historical documents,�gleaned from the Internet, Books, Old�Newspapers and the State Library's.�All information is proof read and spell-�ing checked when possible. Old�newspapers are especially hard to�transcribe. If I am wrong or misguid-�ed, I will happily declare it. Bill Calcott�Aug 2014�

Bullseys ‘Dipstick’�Drummond�

Gone on�leave.�Returning�soon�

SENIOR CITIZENS�

We had our A.G.M on 30th July, this�was officiated by Ian Curley, many�thanks Ian. Congratulations to all of�the new office bearers, well done. We�are currently organising a trip to�Bunbury Dolphin Centre, around�about November, so , come on�Members get your running shoes on,�November is not that far off, ring Jan�Wood and get your name down. The�weather is turning, the wildflowers are�starting to come out, all along the�Forest Highway, it’s a flourish of�yellow and purple and little bit of pink,�bring on Spring. If you are new to�town, come along and join us, we�meet on the last Wednesday of every�month at the Seniors Hall of Millar�Street, opposite the Catholic Church,�the meeting starts at 1.30pm and�afternoon tea is supplied, come and�join us. Bye for now. Jan Wood�(Secretary) 97333701�

SEPTEMBER 2014 Page 11�Waroona Visitor Centre & Gallery News�

John Salerian, Nick Hyde, Valerie Salerian and Laurie Snell�

Artist Bert Buttery�with wife Maryon�

Calling All Local Artists & Artisans�The countdown is on with the official�opening of Sea to ART 2014 only�seven weeks away.  Entry forms are�available from Waroona Visitor Centre�& Gallery and the Shire offices.�Completed forms need to be returned�by 3pm Friday September 19. �Exhibition pieces do not need to be�ready until Tuesday October 21st, the�date they are required to be delivered�to the Visitor Centre. Artists and�artisans met recently to network and�learn more about this year's�exhibition.    "We have some�outstanding new talent to complement�the great depth and variety from our�regular exhibitors," said Event�Coordinator Tracy Goldsworthy. "This�

porcelain, newfound art, ceramic,�clay, Paverpol and plaster & gum. �The largest category, painting and�drawing, has seen an incredible array�of artworks in oils, pastels, acrylics,�watercolours, charcoal, acrylic &�resin, pencils and pen & ink.�Printmaking has included linocut�prints, drypoint etching and collograph�prints. Artworks in fibre and textiles�bring another layer of texture and�warmth to the displays and over the�years the pieces have been many and�varied - stumpwork and thread art,�and throws, rugs, purses and bags�incorporating beads, fine silk, merino�wool and nuno felt to name a few.�Mixed media caters from the beautiful�to the quirky and entries over the�years have included glass plates,�jewellery and mosaics, a painted�cross-cut saw, gourd and goatskin�banjos and bonsai in railway sleeper�planter boxes.  And in 2009, adding a�touch of humour, a pickling jar full of�'stocking' bottoms was a crowd�favourite and aptly entitled Pickled�Bum. Find your niche and be a part of�Sea to ART 2014! �Sea to ART is a Sea to Scarp�Summer Event sponsored by Shire of�Waroona and Alcoa Australia.� works�

combination sees Sea to�ART set to be a great�success yet again and it's�a wonderful platform for�the many artists and�artisans in our local�area." It is always�interesting to see art�expressed in so many�ways and over the last�seven years visitors to�the exhibition have been�treated to an impressive show of talent�in a wide range of media. Examples�include a working model ship's cannon,�handcrafted knives, furniture, intarsia,�sculpted bowls and a variety of timber�boxes entered in the fine wood and�metal work categories. Sculptures have�included the mediums of cold�

Example of the Variety of Works�

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Our next First Aid Courses are: �Provide First Aid� –�2 days being held on the 18th and 19th of�October 8.30am – 4.00pm at a cost of $175.00�per person.  Students, pensioners, unemployed�$135.00.�

P�rovide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation� held 23rd of�September, 8.30am – 1.00pm at a cost of $89.00�

Both courses being held at the St John Ambulance Sub�Centre Waroona�

'Help Support Little Youthy - The kids�at Little Youthy are always looking for�new activities to do. You can help�keep them busy by donating craft�supplies, sports equipment and board�games to the Waroona Youth Centre.�We welcome both new and used�items. Donations can be brought to�the Waroona CRC Mon-Fri 9am-�4pm.' �

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Written nominations to Secretary by 8th of September. � Nomination forms available from the office�

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“Valued Customers, due to a�change in circumstances, we�will continue trading in�Waroona every Saturday�1:30pm-6pm and we are now�back trading on Thursdays�from 10:30am - 5:30pm�- Steve & Tracy”�

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Alcoa offers free tours of our bauxite mines, alumina refineries and ports�

Alcoa at work: Visit Wagerup Alumina Refinery and Willowdale Bauxite Mine� Visit Pinjara Alumina Refinery and Huntly Bauxite Mine�

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T�he Shire of Waroona invites community groups to apply�for funding through the Community Development Grants�

Program 2014.�

These small grants up to a maximum of $800 are designed to assist community groups�with projects and activities that enhance services,�support young people, provide arts�

and cultural development,�and meet the principles of community development.�

Assistance may be provided for operational expenses to assist groups and�communities develop local projects, provide training and support or share skills and�

knowledge with others.�

Application forms are available from Wednesday 13�th� August 2014 at Council's Offices�at 52 Hesse Street, Waroona, on council’s websit�e�www.waroona.wa.gov.au� or by�

emailin�g�cdo@waroona.wa.gov.au� with a request.�Advice regarding the application is available by contacting Community Development�

Officers on 97337800.�

Applications should be forwarded in a sealed envelope addressed to the undersigned�and must be received by 4.30pm on Friday the 12�th� September 2014.�

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Community Development Grants 2014�

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This month we are focusing on the�Nurses and medical people who had�the unspeakably horrific task of caring�for our wounded diggers.�One nurse, Sister Alice Kitchen, from�Victoria recorded in her diary�that she sailed on the Benalla�on 3�rd� November 1914 from�Albany WA in a convoy�comprising 36 ships. This�convoy carried 29,185�Australian and New Zealand�officers and men, eight dozen�doctors and nurses, over�11,000 horses and quantities of�guns, ammunition, tents and�medical and surgical supplies.�They were convinced that they�would eventually be serving in�France and therefore had�clothing to suit the cold climate�they expected to encounter.�During the voyage the nurses�started programme of�inoculating the troops for�typhoid and paratyphoid. Some�of the troops didn’t want to be�inoculated but were soon�persuaded by threats of court�martial and return home. On�28�th� November they were told that�they would be stopping at Cairo and�not going on to Britain. It had been�decided that the AIF would be better�training in Egypt where it was warmer.�The heavy winter uniforms that the�nurses had to wear were totally�unsuited for the climate but they had�strict orders to wear this regulation�uniform.�Subsequent events – the landing on�the Gallipoli peninsula - led to the�need for hospital ships to be sent to�the area. Evacuation of the wounded�to the hospital ships was an�enormous problem. Over 1700�wounded men were placed on�minesweepers and barges and taken�out to two hospital ships. Setting up a�

Our Monthly Anzac Feature�

Heliopolis. Camp beds and rubber�mattresses overflowed into the�hallways, corridors and wherever�nurses and orderlies could find space�for them.�Alice experienced 10 – 12 hour shifts�but often they were called upon to�work right through and could be�woken to assist in cases of�emergency. The horrors of Gallipoli�and the bungling that cost the lives of�thousands had shattered Alice’s�illusions about the poetry of war…..�she wrote in her journal on 2�nd� May,�“There is no poetry here only pain,�misery and death.”�Following the example lain down by�Florence Nightingale during the�

hospital on the Gallipoli peninsula was�impossible. There were not enough�stretchers, supplies of drinking water,�morphine or surgical dressings. As a�result men were left in the blazing sun�injured and their wounds became�infected by sand, dirt and flies. This�was the sight that confronted the�nurses on the hospital ships when the�casualties were finally brought�aboard. The ships sailed for�Alexandria and on arrival the injured�were transferred to the hospital at�

ANZAC Nurses�

Crimean War, Alice did her best to�write letters of condolence to�families whose sons had died.�Her letters were filled with praise�for the dead men’s courage in�their last moments, even when this�was not entirely true. By now�Alice was aware that young�soldiers did not die happily. They�called for their mothers and cursed�the day they had joined up. What�she could not tell the grieving�mothers was that if only their sons�had received prompt treatment at�Anzac Cove their wounds might�not have become infected with�gangrene. Over the next few�months Alice received replies from�the boys’ mothers thanking her for�caring for their sons in their last�hours. Some of the letters were�so sad they made Alice bite back�her tears.�Many, many stories similar to the�above have been written about the�

Anzac Nurses. We cannot begin to�imagine what they saw and�experienced. Never before in their�lives would they have believed that�they would cope with the�indescribable horror that was nursing�in the war. After Gallipoli, Alice and�her colleagues moved into the�Western Front there to be faced with�similar sights all over again. What we�owe to these nurses can never, never�be repaid. We must honour each one�of them.�

Lest We Forget�The full story of Sister Alice Elizabeth�Kitchen is one included in a book by�Susanna De Vries entitled The�complete book of Heroic Australian�Women�

Nurses in Lemnos�

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Chooks, Chooks and More Chooks�Still receiving positive comments�regarding the chook articles and so far�have had only one adverse comment�which related to my good friend and�neighbour Robert re the chook shed�time schedule.�Housekeeping for the chooks is based�around whether Waroona Football�Club has either a Saturday or Sunday�fixture. Took a trip to Pinjarra last�Saturday to collect a new bale of�meadow hay and after the heavy rain�on Sunday night fresh hay was�required. Amazing  how some chooks�hop onto the top roost and all the�others gather around on the bed of�hay with the fat old girl sitting at the�front as boss Hen. Penny the celebrity�Wyndotte X D’Uccle generally places�herself second in line or if she is being�pecked she sneaks right under the�Top Shelf. Most mornings we let them�out into the yard at 7.00am and they�

Boots and Leo just wander about the�place and generally take no notice of�the chooks. Eggs form part of the�regular family protein diet and farm�fresh makes them taste even nicer.�Once the local and AFL Football�Finals are over the chooks can�demand more attention as they�become Nos 1 priority. It doesn’t take�long for the chookyard to become�muddy with any amount of rain and�then the used hay raking swings into�operation. Only seven weeks to go�before Waroona Show and couple of�weeks left for winter. We do a daily�egg count and the chook brigade�continue production with no room for�complacency. Fingers crossed they�remain healthy for spring and lay the “�Golden Blue Ribbon “ Eggs like last�year.Till next time.�Chookyard Farmer�

start scratching and digging in earnest.�When it rains they immediately seek�shelter under the house eaves, patio or�a new spot under the grapefruit tree�jumping up onto the lower limbs. When�the first winter easterly winds last week�blew at gale force velocity the gates�blew open twice and the chooks were�not keen on being rounded up almost�immediately to stop their free range�grazing. Egg production was a priority�and they have to pay their way. Still�spoil them with a mixture of poultry�supplies and they especially like Super�Poultry Mix which I acquire from Coolup.�Unfortunately they have scratched out�most of the lawn clippings on the�compost heap and now have started to�jump up on pots or planters where I�have planted some Herbs and Vegie�Seedlings. Still they can’t control their�natural instincts and love the freedom in�Wally’s Orchard. The two family cats�

Many people often ask me about�natural ways of caring for their poultry.�There are many claims out there of�natural products curing all sorts of�aliments, but there is very little�research or evidence that these�natural products work. My rule of�thumb is to use natural products as�preventatives, but consider medicated�products to treat infestations. As much�as it would be my dream to only ever�have to use natural products, I often�see cases were poultry are suffering,�as the so called natural cure isn’t�working. For instance I have seen�many chooks anaemic and very sick�from large worm burdens, owners�often telling me no it cant be worms I�have given them garlic, once I have�administered a chemical wormer 12�hours later we have faeces full of dead�worms. Garlic claims to repel and�prevent worms, but there is no proper�claims to say it kills worms therefore it�needs to be used as a preventive. Ok�what do I use that’s natural well here�are a few to start with:� Marigolds�:�contain the pigment� �xanthophyll� and�are routinely added to commercial�layer feed to artificially boost the colour�of egg yolks of the chickens eating the�feed. Igrow a big patch of marigolds�each summer for my chooks, but I also�grow marigolds, because they are�beneficial to your garden, acting as�

The Natural Way by Kellie Derosa�EARTH� (DE).  �DE is�an all-natural silica-based crushed�fossil that kills fleas, ticks, flies,�aphids, earwigs, silverfish, crickets,�millipedes, centipedes and digestive�worms while being completely safe for�chickens. I sprinkle it in the nesting�boxes and on the coop floor and it�helps control parasites, and sprinkled�around the feeder’s controls flies and�ants in the summer.  Only food-grade�DE should be used around the�chickens, because they will inevitably�end up eating some. I also add DE to�their daily feed at the recommended�ratio of 2% to help guard against�internal worms.   DE, according�increases shell weight and thickness,�increases egg production and�increases hen body weight. DE can�still be hard to source for this reason I�order bulk shipments in from over�east of the purest DE I can buy, you�can always contact me if you need or�want to try some DE or you want�further information, I can supply free�info sheets on DE and all its uses, my�website for contact is�www.wynochookspot.com. Please�note it must be food grade DE AND IT�MUST BE WHITE IN COLOUR. Do�not pay for grey coloured DE i Being�the ultimate prey animal and being�part of a pecking order that preys on�the weaker members of the flock,�chickens work very hard to hide signs�of any illness or injury, so often by the�time you see any symptoms, they are�in a really bad way.�

natural garden pesticides, repelling 'bad'�bugs and attracting the 'good' bugs,�such as butterflies and praying mantis. I�add dried, crushed marigold petals to�our chickens' feed, not only because I�love the vibrant orange yolks, but�because marigolds provide numerous�health benefits.�Be warned though when�ingested�Marigold leaves and stems can�cause mouth irritation, I harvest only the�petals. While I find our chooks/ducks/�guinea fowls will� �eat them fresh, I find�and that it works better to dry and crush�them and mix them into the layer feed. I�also use�Marigolds entire flower heads�in the nesting boxes as marigolds can�act as anti-fungals and antivirals and�assist the respiratory system while also�repelling flies, mosquitoes and other�insects. Any excess xanthophyll that�doesn't go into the production of the egg�yolk is stored in the feet and beak/bill’s�which gives my chooks and ducks super�bright orange legs and beaks which is a�winning trick for exhibition poultry. Ok so�what about Garlic claims? Garlic boosts�immune systems, increases respiratory�health and it is also thought that mites,�lice, ticks and other parasites are not as�attracted to the blood of animals that eat�a lot of garlic. Garlic reduces the smell�of chicken manure in flocks fed garlic�regularly. Garlic can be added to your�chickens' diet in a couple of different�ways.  You can float whole cloves in�your water (mashed up a bit), replacing�them every few days.  You can offer�crushed fresh cloves in a small dish�free-choice, or you can add garlic�powder to their feed. The 3�rd� product I�use regularly is DIATOMACEOUS�

SEPTEMBER 2014 Page 19�

The Drakesbrook Despatch is a not�for profit community Newsletter run by�a string of dedicated volunteers.�There is the usual committee�structure, supported by the Editor’s�role, volunteers who organise�distribution etc, and of course our�advertisers and Mr Taylor who has�generously let us use his building as�an office.�Mike Whitney is our Editor, Alice�Handley our Secretary & Christina�Benson is Treasurer.�Once the�deadline for submissions is reached,�Mike & Alice go through them all and�draft up the newsletter. It is then�proofed, sent to the printer, collected�from the printer, split up by the�distribution volunteers and delivered�about town. It is also made available�electronically on the internet!�(I know this all sounds so easy, but of�course can be very challenging at�times!).�Chris then raises the advertising�invoices and performs all other�accounting functions. It is a real team�effort, and something in which�Waroona can take pride.�

The Drakesbrook Despatch - An Overview�joining our team, we need back up�personnel for our deliverer’s,�someone as a back up for the�treasurer and many more people to�submit articles of local interest.�Contact us by email or drop in to the�office (near the Chemist) when it’s�open to put your name down.�As a community paper, it is vital that�stories from the community make up a�large part of our paper. That is what�keeps people reading it.�However, as we do not have�Reporters’ we need articles from the�community ( both groups and�individuals). So please if you can�contribute in that way, it is really�terrific!�Who knows, reading about your�group/activity in the newsletter may�well bring you new members! Or�perhaps you may have a suggestion�of what you would like to see included�that we could follow up…�Cheers�Janine Walmsley�( Chairperson)�

As all the labour is donated, any�“profit” made on advertising fees is�collected, and under charter of the�constitution, the committee reviews�the funds available and contributes to�identified local organisations to assist�with their projects. Our most recent�meeting saw four local groups�become the recipients of $1000 each�from the Despatch. These are the�Waroona Youth Group, Waroona�Bowling & Social Club, Waroona�District High School (Western Front�trip 2016) & the Waroona Men’s�Shed.�We hope that these donations will�make a difference to your efforts.�We thank sincerely all of the�newsletter supporters as without your�‘contribution’ (in whatever form it�takes), we would not be able to make�these donations.�If your wondering if�you can support the newsletter in any�way…there are certainly some�options. To ensure our longevity as�an organisation it is important that we�have new volunteers join us.�This can�be in many ways, either regular or�occasional. So if you are up for�

We will be�celebrating “Bring a�

Grandparent to Playgroup Week” from�Monday 8�th� September. Grandmas/�Grandpas are encouraged to attend�with their grandchild at any of our�regular sessions on Monday 8�th�,�Tuesday 9�th� or Thursday 10�th�

September from 9-11am at the�Playgroup building on Henning St.�Grandparents will be able to�participate in activities with their�grandchildren and share some�morning tea. Hope to see some new�faces! For more information about�Waroona Playgroup email us a�t�waroonaplaygroup@gmail.com�,�phone or drop in during session times�97331979 or visit our Facebook page�www.facebook.com\waroonaplay�.�New members�welcome.�

Waroona�Playgroup News�Waroona Licensing is Moving�

Please be aware that licensing will�be leaving the Waroona Police�Station and relocating to the�Waroona Shire Council Chambers.�To facilitate this move licensing�will cease operations at the Police�Station at close of business�Thursday 4�th� September 201 and�will recommence on the following�Thursday 11�th� September 2014.�During this period there will be no�Department of Transport services�provided, we apologise for any�inconvenience this may cause.�Council Chambers in located at 52�Hesse Street Waroona, with the�entrance being to the right of the�Library building. Please note that�the opening hours are 9am to 4pm�with their lunch break being from�12 noon to 12.30pm. The contact�number will remain the same 9733�3021.�Leaflets are available from the�shire office showing the exact�location of the Licensing office.�Please park on the right hand side�of the car park, NOT in front of the�Library.�

WAROONA�LICENSING�SERVICE�IS MOVING�

Telephone: 9733 3021�Fax: 9733 1883�

52 Hesse Street�Waroona WA 6215�

PO Box 20�Waroona WA 6215�

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How Long Does it Take to get a�Passport�This is a question we often get asked,�and the answer used to be 10 working�days until recently. The passport�office is now advising that they will�take up to 15 working days from now�on. If you have an urgent need for a�passport, there is a priority service�available at additional cost, and�usually involves collecting the�passport from the Perth office.�Lost/damaged your Passport?�If you lose your passport and want to�apply for another, its important to�recognize that the passport office will�charge a Lost fee of $108 in addition�to the cost of the replacement�passport. If you lose more than one�over a period of years, that fee�increases progressively.�What Do I do with my Old�Cancelled Passports?�Over time, you may find yourself with�a number of expired/cancelled�passports. What should you do with�them? Simply the answer is keep�them stored somewhere safely. They�are cancelled when you apply for a�new passport and returned to you, but�

Post Office Patter�you should not throw them out or�destroy them.�Mail Handling�We do meet the odd challenge in the�post office in getting your mail to you�sometimes. This can be for a number�of reasons some to do with us, some�to do with the address/name on the�envelope. We just want to assure you�that we do strive to get it right as often�as possible. Strictly we are required to�deliver mail as addressed.�Unfortunately, occasionally it may�delay you receiving you mail. We do�appreciate your patience and support�for our efforts.�Collecting other peoples mail for�them�Post Box holders if you want�someone else to collect your mail for�you while you are away, and you are�not giving them the key to access�your box, it is wise to come in and�sign an “authority to pick up mail ” in�our log book. Unless we have this�authority, we are not allowed hand�over your mail. An authority protects�you, us and saves any offence being�caused if mail is not handed over.�Fishing Licenses�

“ With the lovely weather a timely� reminder to all those enthusiastic� fishermen  and women and children.�Fishing Licenses are no longer�available from Australia Post outlets.�Contact the department of fisheries�for further information.�Do you have your post box key?�Our little post office has 455 post�boxes, which keep us quite busy filling�and emptying them. We do�understand that at times you come�without your key, but of late we have�noticed a significant increase in our�box holders coming inside requesting�us to clear their box regularly. While�winter months are generally quieter,�as spring approaches we will be�busier with counter services and may�have to ask those wanting us to clear�their box to wait while counter queues�are cleared. We appreciate your�support and understanding with this. If�you have misplaced your key and�would like a replacement, please let�us know and we will order one in for�you at a cost of $10. Happy Father’s�Day to all the Blokes for September�7�th�! From the Waroona Post Office�Team�

Waroona Agricultural Society News�The Waroona Agricultural Society�enjoyed a delicious dinner at the�Waroona Hotel on the 15�th� August to�welcome Katlin Hull as our Rural�Ambassador for the 2014 Waroona�Show. The Rural Ambassador�Competition is a National Competition�aimed at young Rural Adults who�have a passion for living and working�

in rural communities. The competition�aims to discover the next generation�of rural leaders who have the desire�to represent and promote their�community. Unfortunately Katlin was�not able to compete for the South�West Group as she was overseas at�the time of the judging. Ms Jessi�Holroyd, from the Bridgetown�

Agricultural Society went through�uncontested and will represent the�South West Region at the State Finals�in late August. Katlin has lived in�Waroona all her life. Her love of the�outdoors and horses has led her to�become a highly respected equestrian�dressage trainer, coach and breeder.�Her passion for horses and riding�encouraged her to start her own�business, KDH Equestrian, which�covers all aspects from breeding and�training horses and ponies to�coaching riders of all ages and�abilities. Katlin is an NCAS EA�accredited coach and her dedication,�commitment and training at national�and international level allow her to�pass on riding skills and enthusiasm�to her pupils. Katlin regularly travels to�Germany to enhance her skills and�knowledge. Katlin’s other interests are�netball, health and fitness and�baking—she has frequently won the�carrot cake section at the Waroona�Show, not to leave out her years of�competing in the Halter and Horses in�Action sections. The Committee and�Members of Waroona Agricultural�Society are very proud to welcome�Katlin as our Rural Ambassador and�look forward to her assistance and�involvement in this year’s show.�Waroona Agricultural Society President, Eric Walmsley and Colleen Archibald�

presenting Katlin with a Royal Agriculture Society certificate and trophy.�

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OLD COAST ROAD (Part One) 1842-�1926 In a letter dated 12 June 1842 in�the Colonial Secretary's Records, Mr�Clifton, Chief Commissioner for the�Western Australian Land Company,�wrote of the need for an improved�Perth-Fremantle-Bunbury road. On a�special trip he took in the previous�October, to look for a new route, two�surveyors gave their approval to the�proposed coastal route, with a ferry�across the estuary. Governor John�Hutt approved the idea of a road but�thought a ferry would be impractical,�at least during winter, and the lack of�public funds made it impossible.�Clifton continued to write letters�advocating the construction of a road.�During the winter of 1842, the existing�route became impassable, and Clifton�decided to undertake the creation of�the proposed coastal route. He sent�his company's men to clear the path�and make a road. The first report of�new road was on 19th October 1842,�praising the new route but deriding�the almost impassable obstacles�presented by the large rivers en-route.�The Australind-Mandurah route was�completed by 2�nd� November 1842 and�

the speed of the new route allowed�almost daily communication. It could be�travelled in 32 hours, with a ferry to�cross the estuary at Mandurah. The�ferry was operated and later owned by�a nearby resident Mrs. Lyttleton, as the�government was not interested at the�time in owning or leasing out the ferry,�until the government fully appropriated�the ferry in February 1843.�Standardised tolls were introduced for�passengers and livestock. Ten years�later, the ferry service became free of�charge, leaving passengers to work the�ferry themselves. The news was not�well received, with newspaper letters�complaining of the great inconvenience�to the users of the shorter coastal�route. As a result the government re-�appointed a caretaker in March 1869�and by 1894 the ferry became finally�abandoned in favour of a wooden�bridge, costing 1700 Pounds, still�standing today. In 1850, the original�Clifton inspired track was rebuilt by�convicts, but by that decade, the�importance of the coast road was�diminishing. For most of its length, the�road went through well-timbered sandy�limestone country of little value to�

What’s In a Street Name? by Bil Calcott�agriculture, and settlers in the vicinity�of the road were scarce. In contrast,�settlements had spread and�prospered in the foothills of the�Darling Scarp and July 1853, Colonial�Secretary announced a new proposal�for a Perth-Pinjarra-Bunbury route�along the foothills, with one chain�width (20m), mostly following the�alignment of previous tracks,�completing in 1876 with two parties of�convict labour. Following the�completion of the Perth-Bunbury�Railway in 1893, few people travelled�along the coast road. While land was�uninhabited, within the first few years�of the 20th century, the road became�known as "The Old Coast Road". In�1907 the road was described as being�seldom used, except by tramps,�runaway sailors and swagmen. With�very few settlers in the area, by 1918�it had become almost impassable. In�1921, the section Lake Clifton-�Mandurah was re-opened, suitable for�motor vehicles and the section�Bunbury to Lake Clifton was similarly�made suitable. Presented as an Info�Article. Extracts from Wikipedia & The�National Library of Australia.�

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Y�algorup National Park is a national�park in WA 105 km south of Perth,�and directly south of Mandurah. The�park is located on the western edge of�the Swan Coastal Plain and contains�a chain of about ten lakes, the name�rises from the two Noongar words:�Yalgor�meaning lake and up meaning�place.�The area is part of the Peel-�Yalgorup Wetland system which is�classified as a  Ramsar Wetland�Site. Some of the lakes that make up�the system include Boundary Lake,�Swan Pond, Lake Pollard, Lake Yal-�gorup and Newnham Lake. The wet-�lands of the park have been identified�by BirdLife International as the Yalgo-�rup Important Bird Area because of�their importance for water birds. Lake�Clifton and Lake Preston are both sit-�uated within the boundaries of the�park and are home to a large variety�of bird-life. Black Swans, kingfishers,�grebes, coots, waterfowl and a variety�of parrots and a variety of dotterals�can be found in and around the lake�habitat. Woodlands and Tuart forests�are also found within the park and�contain fauna including Western Grey�

Kangaroos, emus, brush wallabys,�brush-tailed possums, echidna and�bandicoots. The quokka was also�once found within the area but have�been wiped out by foxes. Lake Clifton�is named for Marshall Clifton (1787–�1861), who originally arrived in West-�ern Australia to manage the settle-�ment scheme at Australind, and was�later a member of the  Legislative�Council. Explorers Dr  Alexander�Collie and Lieutenant William Preston�RN first came across what are now�Lakes Preston and Clifton while ex-�ploring the coastline between Mandu-�rah and Bunbury in 1829. After the�introduction of convicts to the Swan�River Colony in the 1850s, the "Old�Coast Road" south of Mandurah was�rebuilt. For most of its length, the road�went through well-timbered, sandy�limestone country of little value to ag-�riculture. The area's first European�settler was John Fouracre, who built a�house in this area in 1852 and had�established a wayside inn and chang-�ing station at Wellington Location 205�in 1854.The townsite of Lake Clifton�was developed in 1920 as a result of�

Visit Yalgorup National Park and Have Lunch at the Lake Clifton Tavern�the W A Portland Cement Co. seeking�to mine a lime deposit there. A railway�to Waroona was built and the local�Progress Association sought the dec-�laration of a townsite for the Compa-�ny's employees. The town was initially�gazetted as Leschenault in 1921, but�this name was seen as too confusing�because of the name's connection�with Bunbury. It was then renamed�Garbanup, but the Railway Depart-�ment complained as this was too simi-�lar to Dardanup, so in 1923 it changed�again to Lake Clifton. For a short pe-�riod it was a busy company town, but�the mine closed at the end of 1923�and the railway was removed and�transported to Lake Grace, Western�Australia  for use in a railway�to Newdegate.�

The Board Walk and�Thrombolites at Lake Clifton�

Calling all Lake Cliftonites and former�Lake Cliftonites. We are seeking�memorabilia about the Lake Clifton�Tavern and the surrounding area. We�have lived in the Lake Clifton area for�25years and do recall that the Lake�Clifton Tavern always had a lot of�memorabilia on its walls and inside�the building. With the Tavern�changing hands several times since�then, most of the memorabilia seems�

Lake Clifton Tavern Seeking�to have disappeared. The Tavern has�historical significance in the area and�we want to restore it to its former�glory, so we are desperately seeking�photographs, art works and general�memorabilia, so that we can display�the history of the tavern and the area�around its walls. If you know of, or�have something of interest please�contact Juanita on� 0418 906 474�

Two views of Lake Clifton Tavern�

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The internationally recognised term�for ant species which are readily�transported, for instance via�commerce, and can easily become�established in a foreign environment�is tramp ants. A tramp ant species�can dominate a new habitat thanks to�traits such as aggression towards�other species, little or no aggression�towards members of its own species,�efficient recruitment, multiple�reproductive queens per colony and�large colony size.�Two of the main global tramp species�are red imported fire ants and electric�ants.�Neither is established in Western�Australia, but both are present in�Queensland. The risk of them�reaching WA is real, but vigilant�members of the public may help�detect any that arrive. Two tramp�species are already established in�WA: Argentine and coastal brown or�“big-headed” ants have significant�nuisance value. But by contrast the�pests described below are downright�dangerous.�Red imported fire ants�

One of the world’s most serious ant�pests, red imported fire ants or “RIFA”�(�Solenopsis invicta�) are particularly�aggressive around the nest and inflict�painful stings that can cause blisters�followed by pustules. They could�accidentally be imported into WA in�plants, soil, potting mix, hay or�shipping containers. RIFA also chew�electrical insulation and cause�

Guard Against Global Tramps�The practice is described as farming�because the ants are distributing�insects from which they obtain a food�source: they drink the honeydew�produced by aphids, scale and mealy�bugs. Tramp ants farm sap-suckers to�a much greater extent than other ant�species and so their presence leads�to higher numbers of Homoptera�which extract nutrients and make�plants susceptible to disease, causing�substantial yield losses. Crop growers�therefore have to increase insecticide�use.�Why samples matter�Many people collect ant samples from�their garden or farm and send them to�the Pest and Disease Information�Service (PaDIS) for identification. The�reason is that different ant species�respond to different baits, so if the�species is not identified by a�Department of Agriculture and Food�(DAFWA) entomologist then it is likely�that people are wasting their money�and time when they buy just any�product that promises to control ants.�For PaDIS, receiving ant samples is�welcome because it could well be the�means by which DAFWA�entomologists find out that RIFA or�electric ants have arrived in WA. If�detected early it would be more likely�that they could be eradicated or at�least prevented from spreading. Ring�PaDIS on Freecall 1800 084 881 or�email�info@agric.wa.gov.au�to find out�how easy it is to collect ants and post�them.�

extensive damage to electrical�motors, air conditioners, pumps,�transformers, telephone exchanges,�signal boxes and reticulation systems.�Electric ants�

According to some scientists who�have studied them, electric ants�(�Wasmannia auropunctata�) are the�most ecologically damaging insect in�the world. This species is declared a�“Key Threatening Process” under the�Environment Protection and�Biosecurity Conservation Act 1999�.�The other common name is little fire�ant, and their smaller size means they�could escape detection in, say, a�potted plant brought into WA. They�exist in much higher populations than�RIFA. With a powerful sting electric�ants can injure pets and livestock,�particularly those that are tied,�penned or caged and unable to�escape. Animals are commonly�blinded by the stings. These ants�collect seeds, leading to low crop�yields, and feed on germinating�seeds, seedlings, buds and�developing fruit. They have been�recorded directly damaging cultivated�plants and young citrus trees. There�may be between 100 and 400 electric�ant nests per hectare. At this density�they can deter workers from�harvesting fruit and vegetables and�render paddocks unfit for livestock.�Like RIFA, electric ants damage�electrical equipment.�Ants that farm�Many ant species carry homopteran�or sap-sucking insects from plant to�plant or to new parts of a host plant.�

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Small Landowner� Information Service�

Dept.of Agriculture & Food,�Western Australia�

With winter over and the sun starting�to shine, it’s time to stop hibernating�by the fire and start preparing your�property for the warmer months. If you�are looking to purchase livestock,�start checking your rural newspapers�for advertisements as the selling�season will start in late September. To�save yourself the expense of�purchasing tag applicators and�earmarking pliers, always make sure�that you purchase livestock already�earmarked or branded. If you are�looking to purchase cattle for the first�time, consider what facilities you have�for handling the cattle (e.g. marking,�vet treatments, loading, unloading,�etc.). You will need secure handling�yards but it may be possible to hire or�borrow a crush. For more information�see SLIS Noteworthy’s ‘�First-time�cattle ownership for the small�landholder�’ or ‘�Constructing cattle�yards for�small landholders�’ available�at�agric.wa.gov.au�. Ensure that sheep�and cattle vaccinations are up-to-date�before spring. Consult your vet for�more details. Also establish a blow fly�

Also take the time to map the weeds�that need to be treated next winter�(e.g. cape tulip, Paterson’s curse)�while still visible. Test all irrigation�systems to ensure they are�operational and ready to go when�required. Monitor soil moisture levels�and rainfall and commence irrigation�as soon as soil moisture levels reach�critical levels. Mediterranean fruit fly�will start to increase in activity and�numbers with the warming weather,�ensure all fallen or unwanted fruit is�removed and appropriately disposed�of. Ensure your management plans�are in place, including monitoring,�baiting/trapping and orchard hygiene�— start baiting programs early in high�risk situations. If you have any queries�please contact us on our Facebook�page at�facebook.com/�DAFWAsmalllandholders� or send us�an email at�small_landholder@agric.wa.gov.au�.�We would love to hear from you!�Until next time, Jodie.�

control plan which may involve�shearing, crutching, worm control and�jetting. If your livestock do need�shearing, check that your yards and�sheds are in a sound working�condition to prevent costly delays.�Book your contractor early to ensure�that your livestock are shorn before�summer. It is a great time to clean�water troughs to reduce the algae�growth which can become a serious�problem later in the season as�temperatures increase. If you are�planting sub-tropical grasses they�should be planted in the first two�weeks of September. More�information can be found in the�‘Establishment guide for sub-tropical�grasses’ on our website?. Prior to�planting you will need to have good�bug and weed control. Now is a good�time to determine the composition of�your pastures. Drive or walk through�to see which pastures have high weed�burdens and will need renovating next�year. If weed levels are high, spray�toping (topping?) might be an option�to reduce weed seeds for next year.�

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Find us online at www.waroonavet.com.au as well as:�

Due to the warm weather we have�been experiencing, snakes are out and�about and have been active since�early August.�Be aware of the signs of snakebite�which can include:�* Agitation or collapse�

* Sudden Weakness - especially in the�hind legs�

* Sudden vomiting, urination or defaca-�tion�

* Seizures�

* Dilated pupils�

* Excessive salivation or frothing at the�mouth�

* Difficulty breathing and paralysis�

These signs may initially subside (your�pet looks like it is getting better) before�a rapid paralysis starting from the back�end of the animal develops, followed�quickly by death. If your pet is rapidly�becoming paralysed immediate veteri-�nary attention should be sought.�Call�your vet first� so they can inform you if�they can deal with your emergency or�direct you elsewhere.�

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With the spring weather we see the�usual rise in�seasonal allergies�. Pets�that are sensitive to pollens or certain�grasses may experience symptoms�from this month onwards. If your pet�starts to experience�itching or red-�ness� of the skin it may be a seasonal�allergy and a trip to your vet may be�warranted. Dogs with seasonal aller-�gies tend to become itchy (unlike hu-�mans, who develop runny eyes and�sneezing). There are many advances�in complementary treatments to help�manage the symptoms of allergy and�make the dog more impervious to al-�lergens. Talk to your vet for more in-�formation.�If your pet has previously had issues�with�Flea Allergy Dermatitis� (FAD)�ensure they are on a flea preventive.�We see an explosion in FAD cases in�spring as the warm weather is great�for the flea population and it can only�take one flea bite to set off some se-�verely affected dogs. Products such�as Comfortis provide excellent protec-�tion from fleas. By pre-emptively treat-�ing your pet you are protecting them�from a painful condition and it is much�cheaper than treatment after the fact!�

If your pet has definitely killed the�snake, bring it with you� because it�allows identification of the snake as a�

Tiger or�Dugite.�This is�impor-�tant be-�cause�animals�can re-�cover�differ-�ently�depend-�ing on�what�snake it�was and�

it allows vets to use the most cost ef-�fective antivenin for your animal. Han-�dle the dead snake by the tail with�extreme caution (avoid the head) and�do not allow children to handle the�snake under any circumstances. Due�to the costs of antivenin and support-�ive treatment, not all owners can af-�ford to get their pet treated.�Consider�pet insurance� now as it can be the�difference between life and death for�your pet. S�pring Allergies�

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Waroona�Football Club�continues to set�the benchmark�both on and off�the field in the�Alcoa Peel�Football�League for�season 2014.�Waroona�Demons are set�to play a major�

role in all three grades of the�competition being certain to play finals�with Round 18 to determine final�positions. Heading into the finals all�three grades have been extremely�close. Waroona League squad has�only lost one game since round 3 after�a slow start and percentage will�determine who finishes in top spot�and has a week off. If the Demons�make up percentage or third placed�Pinjarra defeat Centrals it is of no�benefit because the oval has been�booked out for four days for another�community event. Waroona is better�off from a financial view point finishing�second and hosting the Qualifying�Final in the first week of the finals.�Imagine the public outcry if Waroona�Showground was booked out for�another event in preference to�Waroona Show? This has been the�case for the past six years and with�cooperative forward planning both�events should be able to take place�with a minimum of three weeks to�Waroona Show Day to allow public�purses to recover. President, Deb�Clancy who is in her third year as�President is passionate and extremely�proud of the achievements of the�smallest rural club on a population�basis. The other seven members of�the Peel Football League are�endeavouring to reach the heights of�

Factor of Colts Player Jayden Caratti�whose explosive pace gives the�midfield the rating equal to the best in�the League. The Ruck lost “Mrs�Consistent” Steele Court with a�serious knee injury in the first minute�of play in the Derby versus Pinjarra�last weekend and we wish Steelo a�healthy recovery in the long�rehabilitation process. Waroona�Reserves led by recently appointed�playing Coach Lindsay Wilson has a�wealth of experience and should have�a real impact on the finals. The�midfield has plenty of grunt and Luke�Stoeckel has been a revelation in the�Ruck and the twin towers combination�of Steve “Sav” Shjoj and Adam�Clancy gives their forward zone real�marking and goal kicking power. A�few more numbers on the training�track will assist that cause. Ben�Howell has returned from overseas�and the “Bearded Wonder” ensures�the backline together with Luke�Hamson gives away no easy kicks.�Captain Kurt Brown can play�anywhere and Ruck Rover Damien�Angi is the most improved player in�the competition. Waroona Colts, if�they defeat Mandurah in a tough�encounter can jump up the ladder�from fifth to third to earn the double�chance. If numbers on the training�Track and enthusiasm are a guide this�young skilled team can climb the�mountain even though Baldvis and�Rockingham will take some�stopping.See you at the footy and�scream for the Dynamic Demons. The�small Club in the Alcoa Peel Football�League is sure to have an impact in�all three grades to again set the�benchmark for a successful season�both on and off the field. Thankyou�Waroona Community for your�continued support. Forward Pocket.�

Waroona. Waroona is the leading�contender for the “Champion Club”�Award for only the second time in�three years. There had been an�enormous improvement in the Colts�squad led by Mentor/coach/club�legend as being a major contributor.�They have won five straight games�prior to the last qualifying round.�Willow was has the League Fairest�and Best five teams and he is�teaching his football skills to a young�team who are keen to learn and now�believe in themselves. Waroona�continues to receive invaluable�sponsorship from the local community�and it could not remain financially�viable without that support. They�continue to have the largest supporter�base and all other clubs would love to�have such a large vocal supporter�base. Waroona Shire works team�have been busy completing�improvement re flooding damage�around the Clubrooms and the club is�appreciative of that help as when it�has rained at times this year it has�been extremely heavy. Thank you�Murray and staff. Waroona League�Squad has only engaged new recruit�Steve Cameron from Mt Barker and�his large frame has helped the�Demons cause and the brains trust of�Dean Taylor and John Mason have�blooded eight colts players this�season which augers well for the�future. Alan “Foxy” Wilson as Goal�sneak is in the best form of his career�and the versatility of Utility players like�Rhett Mason, Aaron Payrits, Mitch�Dawson, Matt Atcheson and former�AFL Veteran Craig Callaghan is the�little general which often causes�matchup to be impossible for the�opposition. Captain Ben Wright,�Centreman Maxie Gardiner and last�years’ fairest and best winner�Courtney Lakay together with the X�

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Waroona Bowling and Social Club Inc.�had birthdays on the same day and�following social bowls that day people�in attendance enjoyed a drink as the�boys shouted the bar a couple of�times.�Sponsorship�Over the coming days, members will�notice the increased sponsor’s signs�being placed on the fence at the�western end of ‘B’ green. Our thanks�to the new and existing sponsors for�the support, you have given to the�Waroona Bowling & Social Club Inc.�The committee would like to�encourage all members to support the�sponsors where possible, as without�their support our Club would struggle�to have such great facilities.�Wanting to try your hand at Lawn�Bowls�Our Club has many sets of lawn�bowls that are available for�community members to come along�and try their hand at lawn bowls.�Each Thursday afternoon at 2.00pm�we meet for a social game of bowls.�If you are interested in having a go�please feel free to drop into the Club�and the members will make you�welcome, kit you out with a set of�lawn balls from the locker room and�provide coaching. It is a great�afternoon with both male and females�enjoying a game. This is a great way�to get to know people in the Waroona�Community.�

Fund raising�for Installation�of a Second�Synthetic�Bowling�Green�As mentioned�in the last�

edition of the Drakesbrook Despatch,�the Club has commenced fund raising�to enable the Club to replace the ‘A’�grass green with a synthetic green.�This will enable the Club to increase the�number of teams competing in the�Community Bowls competition and also�enable the Club to hold major bowling�tournaments that currently we have not�been able to cater for due to the lack of�two first class greens. On behalf of the�Club committee and members I would�like to say a very big�thank you�to the�Drakesbrook Despatch� for kindly�donating $1,000.00 towards this project.�To date we have been fortunate to have�now raised just over $12,000 towards�this project. The project is now starting�to get some momentum and the�steering committee to make this a�reality is currently meeting with shire�and government representatives to�seek information to enable applications�for funding grants, meeting with various�synthetic bowling green suppliers to�enable scopes of works and costings to�be provided. Our Club President Ted�Russell and committee man Kevin�

MacDonald are busy making contact�with people in the community seeking�Sponsor ship / donations to enable�this plan to become a reality. If any�person in the community would like to�make a donation please feel free to�contact the Club President and he will�explain the Clubs plan for the�replacement of the green.�Membership�The annual membership renewal�notices have been sent out to�members of the Waroona Bowling &�Social Club, it is encouraging to see�membership renewals coming in. As�the member’s payments are received�our Club Secretary Dennis is updating�the data base and placing the�members name into the barrel to�enable that person to have a chance�to collect the membership draw which�jackpots if the member is not present�at the Club on Friday evenings when�the draw happens. Recently the draw�got to $300 before it was won by�claimed by the member who was at�the Club enjoying a meal and�socialising with friends. An initiate that�the Club committee has implemented�this year is the ‘Birthday Wish’. If you�are a current financial member, have�your date of birth recorded on the�Club data base, and then you will�receive a ‘Birthday Wish’ which invites�you to have one free meal on a Friday�night Recently two of our members�

Nominations came in very quickly and filled up our quota of 14 teams. We have now�

decided to prepare the grass green for Community Bowls and have already accepted 2�

more teams. If you are interested contact Mike ASAP. There are four new teams, which�

is great, unfortunately some regulars missed out. That is more reason to fund raise for�

the new synthetic green, so we can have more teams for Community Bowls.�

Don’t be late on the 17th.�

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