The Tarago Times is a non-profit community service, published monthly by the Tarago Sporting Association Inc by a team of volunteers. It has a circulation of 500 copies distributed throughout Tarago, Lake Bathurst, Mayfield, Boro, Taylors Creek and the surrounding district. View online at http://www.tarago.org.au/tarago_community_times.php FLYBALL COMES TO TARAGO! August 2016 Local dogs and their owners gathered at the Rec area on Sunday 17th July for the first Flyball training. Our experienced trainer, Paul, put this collection of canines through the elementary stages and, together with all the socializing, they seemed to love it. We certainly did! Veolia is a proud sponsor of The Tarago Times Photos and Text Maggie Corby Woodlawn Bioreactor Community Feedback Line: 1800 241 750 Page 1

5 Days with Helen Cottle Early in July I was very lucky to be able to attend the Art Scenes Mitchell School of Arts School in Bathurst, along with three other members of the Goulburn and District Art Society. It was a five-day workshop, held at the Mitchell University. I felt very privileged to snare a position in the acrylics class of the very talented professional artist, Helen Cottle. Helen is a self-taught, self-educated artist who paints in all mediums in a realist/impressionist style. Helen s artistic life began in early childhood when she would spend many hours drawing from life, always seeking new subject matter. Helen is currently working as a professional Artist/Art educator in the Macedon ranges north-west of Melbourne. She is a very popular and sort after tutor, conducting classes and workshops in various regions, teaching drawing and painting in watercolour, acrylic and mixed media. During my five days with Helen, I learnt new skills that enabled me to produce the five works featured in this article. On returning home, the hardest thing for me, is to try and find the time, which often is not easy, to practice and reinforce these new found skills. Art Scene conducts two workshops a year in Bathurst, one in January, the other in July, which they refer to as their Summer and Winter Art Schools. These schools, which employ very well-known professional artists to tutor, prove to be very popular with artists from all around the country and from all walks of life. Many of these people return year after year as it s a very worthwhile and enjoyable time. Since being a member of the Goulburn and District Art Society, I have met some wonderfully talented local artists who have shown me tremendous support, encouragement and friendship. I also get to attend local weekend workshops where I am experiencing and learning a lot of different art forms and techniques, whether I get to practice them is another thing, but at least it s great fun giving them all a try. Article and Photos Sue Maas Page 2

TARAGO ART COMPETITION - Entry Date EXTENDED TADPAI has funding to create a public art piece for the village which includes locally created designs capturing the history and interesting features of the Tarago region. There will be prize money for winning entries and artwork will potentially be included on the proposed piece of public art. Style: Silhouette art suitable for laser cutting Junior sections 1) Under 12: Theme Railways and agriculture 2) 12 17 years: Theme Bushrangers Open section 1) Theme Mining history 2) Theme Early explorers, convicts and settlers 3) Theme Local industry and the future of Tarago $50.00 prize money for winners of each category and $20.00 for highly commended work. Entries close Friday 16th September 2016 and can be left at Tarago Real Estate. Entry forms are available from Tarago Real Estate. For more information contact Cid on 0408 496767 http://www.tarago.org.au/tarago_community_times.php Solar Power Off Grid On Grid Hybrid Clean Energy Council Accredited Licensed Electrical Contractors (241654C) Phone Martin on 4849 4225 Or 0421 196 021 www.cjsolar.com.au Installing Solar since 2004 Page 3

The Show Society Annual General Meeting was held on Monday 4 July 2016 at the Loaded Dog. I am pleased to say that all positions were filled with the new committee more or less a duplicate of the old plus a few new faces. The newly elected committee is: a) President: K. Hunter. b) Vice president: G. Burns. c) Secretary: L. Alaimo. d) Assistant Secretary: C. Burns. e) Treasurer: K. Wells. f) Public Officer: L. Alaimo. g) Safety Officer: D. Gock. h) Publicity Officer: M. Ronayne. i) Committee Members: V. Bowes, P. Micallef, D. Gock, J. Cole, T. Dunn, Leanne Harmer, Josh Gazzard, Kami Boerma and Jo Cormie. I would like to thank the committee for their sterling efforts over the past 12 months. The Show Society is in good shape thanks to their input and the work of our many volunteers. I am pleased to write that all of our old committee stood again and I strongly believe that with this group we will continue to improve both the Show and the Showground but we also continue to need your help and input. Welcome to our new Show Committee members Leanne Harmer, Josh Gazzard and Kami Boerma. The main challenge we are facing for 2017 is that Goulburn A.P & H Society have programmed their Show for the 4th and 5th of March. This is the same weekend as Boorowa (Sat 4th March), Braidwood (Sat 4th March), Tumut (Sat 4th March) and Tarago (Sun 5th March). Goulburn of course claimed that they could not conduct their show on any other date despite protests from other show societies. Whether or not these events can coexist has yet to be determined but please ensure that you continue to support your local Show. The good news is that we have started taking bookings for next year s show and we have secured a MECHANICAL BULL for 2017 thanks to Vicki Bowes. The cost of rides will be minimal, perhaps a gold coin donation!! The next Show Society meeting is at the Dog at 7:00pm on Monday 1 August 2016 and as always, it is open to the public. Don t forget we are always keen to get advice from the public, young and old, so don t hesitate to contact myself or any of the committee if you have any recommendations for improving the Show or grounds. I can assure you that suggestions received by the committee are discussed at our meetings and implemented where appropriate and affordable. http://www.tarago.org.au/tarago_community_times.php Keith Hunter President 48494256 Email: krhunter@harboursat.com.au Good News Story My husband and I bought our property back in 2008 with the knowledge that only one of the two dams held water. We love living in the bush but as the years rolled by I really missed being able to sit outside and look at the water so I asked my husband to build me a mini lake. Working on the theory of happy wife happy life he arranged for Divalls to give him a quote on creating my mini lake and in the conversation they ended up discussing our large dam that has never held water. Divalls advised my husband that there was a new product on the market that can plug dams and make them viable again. Encouraged by this statement I proceeded to do my research and the found Polymer Innovations website. The product needs to be applied when the dam is full or at least deeper than where the leak is, so we quickly ordered a 20kg bucket (approx. $400 delivered) online and eagerly awaited its arrival. As we had recently had significant rainfall and the dam was relatively full we methodically applied it to the surface of the dam, marking the water level when we were finished. Daily my husband would check and remark the water level that was increasing at a fast rate as we were still receiving run-off into the dam. The water level is now to the point that it is full and ready to overflow. Whilst I still want my mini lake we now have access to at least another 4megalitres+ of water so a big thank you to Divalls and Polymer Innovations for an inexpensive solution. Please note that I have no connections to Divalls or Polymer Innovations I am simply a satisfied customer wanting to share knowledge. GOULBURN CENTRELINK / MEDICARE OFFICE RELOCATED Megan Boro Following the fire last month in the Centrelink/ Medicare building in Auburn Street Goulburn people needing to use the services these outlets provide can go to the Service NSW office (opposite Farmer Felds) and access the facilities required. Customers can use the range of digital service options available, such as the Express Plus Mobile Apps and online and phone self-service, to do their routine business with the department. The Department of Human Services can be contacted on 132 468 or via the link: https://www. humanservices.gov.au/customer/contact-us/phone-us Page 4

HORTICULTURAL ADVICE & GARDENING TIPS Compiled by Wanda Egan August 16 Wow! How long did that summer heat last? I m glad to say at least the heat has finished. I d like to make an amendment to something I said regarding the control of Queensland Fruit Fly from last month s article. I mentioned the use of Eco-oil in orchards but I meant to say Eco-lure is now used in orchards. Eco-lure is a product which you can either paint on the truck of your fruit trees or paint on boards (1mx1m) placed in your orchard. I m sorry if I caused any confusion. Be sure to get your gardens mulched this autumn to help store soil moisture and also the heat from the sun. It s a good way to get into the garden and get your garden beds weeded, watered and fertilised. Just perfect timing. Collect fallen and diseased fruit and give to the chooks or put in a garbage bag in the sun for a few days then into the rubbish bin. Start to prune you grey plants such as Buddleja, lavender and lamb s ear of the old flower heads. I also trim my lemon verbena now once it has finished flowering and still has time to grow new shoots that will harden in time for winter. Cut back your Aster daisy and Shasta daisy low to the ground once they have finished flowering. Apply some fertiliser and give them a good water to kick start them growing again. Fertilise your bulbs as they start to emerge from the ground. Divide Strawberries now by cutting off the new little plants and potting up or transplanting the new plants growing on the end of the runners. Mulch your strawberries with pine needles. In your Vege patch - plant leeks, onions, garlic and turnips. Be sure to put down some snail bait to give them a fighting chance. Asian greens and lettuce can still get you through the winter months. Spinach and silver beet also grow through winter. Broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage, beans and broad beans too. If you wish to rest beds it s a great idea to cover with mulch (I prefer Lucene mulch) or sow a winter green manure crop. Either way it will improve and feed your soil microbes through the winter and keep weeds at bay. Horticultural Advice & Garden Maintenance Service Rose and Fruit Tree Pruning WANDA EGAN 20 years experience Fully Insured 0403 335 389 oldleyory@clearmail.com.au Nirvalley Homestead Nursery 4849 4481 OPEN 7 DAYS M 0438 621194 E nirvalley@optusnet.com.au 629 Cullulla Rd, Tarago GROWERS AND SUPPLIERS OF Natives, shrubs, fruit trees, tubestock Hedging, Windbreak, Conifers Paddock, Feature & advanced trees Special orders Free local delivery FRUIT TREES & ORNAMENTALS have arrived Over 80 varieties of fruit trees including some heritage varieties. Cherries Pomegranate Apples Boysenberry Apricots Gooseberry Pears Jostaberry Nectarines Loganberry Peaches Raspberry Plums Black currant Quinces Red currant Hazelnuts Blueberry Almonds Kiwiberry Walnut Grapes Chestnuts Pine Nut Loquats Medlar Kiwi Fruit Sugar Maple Figs Crab Apple Mulberries Olives Persimmons FULL LIST AVAILABLE Talk to us about LANDSCAPING Garden Design & Maintenance IRRIGATION SYSTEMS Installation & Repairs Page 5

Page 6 Tarago Sporting Association Inc Sport Bringing our Community Together Tarago it s time for you to say what you want! TENNIS COURTS UPGRADE PROJECT I start my column with a call to action for residents for Tarago and surrounding district. TSAI lodged an application with the Veolia Mulwaree Trust (VMT) to re- surface the Tennis Courts, and turn the area into an all-purpose court, with facilities for Tennis, Netball, Basketball and Futsal. The response from Veolia was that the decision has been deferred pending consultation with the broader community on its future infrastructure objectives. The VMT did acknowledge in their letter that the Tennis Courts precinct was a proposal that is likely to be supported in the future, that they appreciate our patience and will be in contact with us regarding this process in the near future. I have written to the VMT replying to their letter and asking for a more definite timeframe for this consultation than the near future. Meanwhile please consider what infrastructure projects and/or improvements you would like to see in Tarago so you can be prepared when the consultation starts, or make your thoughts known to the Tarago and District Progress Association Inc (TADPAI) either by attending a meeting, or email to tadpaisecretary@gmail.com. TSAI DONATES TO THE TARAGO MENS SHED PROJECT The money raised from the Friday night raffle on 15 th July will be donated to the Tarago Men s Shed and many thanks to Keith Hunter and Geoff Burns for conducting this raffle. They raised $317 all of which will go to project. TARAGO TIMES SPONSORSHIP A big thank you to Veolia as we have received their annual sponsorship of $3500 which allows us to produce the Tarago Times each month. Last year we made an operating profit of $450 and as our commitment to the community as a not for profit publication this will be donated to the TADPAI Tarago Park upgrade project, to go towards the purchase of a piece of play equipment or seats. FLYBALL COMES TO TARAGO We are very fortunate to have a Flyball trainer volunteering his time and expertise visiting Tarago to train our local dogs in this amazing sport. They meet at the Tarago Rec Area on Sunday at 10.00am. There have been a lot of locals in attendance and there is talk of forming a Tarago Team. Even if you don t have a dog come on down it is a great spectator sport. Our next meeting is on Wednesday 10 th August at 7.30pm at the Loaded Dog Hotel and all are welcome to attend. If you have any questions about the TSAI please contact me on gill.shepherd@bigpond.com or phone 4849 4221. Gill Shepherd Secretary Open 5 days a week Monday - Friday Children 18 months - 6 years Standard Rate - $35/day Casual and Half days available Subsidised rates on application We follow the curriculum set out by the Early Years Learning Framework Preschools NSW - Education for Life Ph. 4849 4427 tarago.preschool@gmail.com Our staff are Diploma & Cert III qualified or Studying the Cert III in childcare

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Cookery Corner http://www.tarago.org.au/tarago_community_times.php GLUTEN-FREE CUSTARD TART Sink your knife into this beautiful dessert, complete with a smooth creamy custard filling and a golden, crumbly crust. Ingredients: 90g butter, softened ¼ cup (55g) caster sugar 1 egg 1 ¼ cups (170g) gluten-free plain flour ¼ cup (35g) gluten-free self-raising flour 1 egg white 1 tbsp pure icing sugar Vanilla custard 3 eggs 1 tbsp vanilla extract 2 tbsp caster sugar 2 cups (500ml) hot milk Method: Using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar in small bowl, until combined. Add egg; beat until combined. Stir in sifted flours, in two batches. Turn pastry onto floured surface, knead lightly until smooth. Cover; refrigerate 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 180 C (160 C fan-forced). Grease 20cm pie dish. Roll pastry between two sheets of baking paper, until large enough to line dish. Ease pastry into dish; press into base and side. Trim edge. Brush base and sides of pastry with egg white; place pie dish on oven tray. To make custard: whisk eggs, extract and sugar in medium bowl; gradually whisk in milk. Strain egg mixture through fine sieve into large heatproof jug. Pour vanilla custard into pastry. Bake about 50 minutes, or until browned lightly. Cool. To serve, dust tart with sifted icing sugar. Tips - use a pie dish 20cm wide at the base for this recipe. Do not overcook as the custard will become firm as it cools. The custard tart is best eaten at room temperature. Toyota Land Cruiser Club of Australia The TLCC is a Registered Training Organisation that offers Nationally accredited 4WD Driver Training and many other 4WD related training courses. The TLCC also offers 4WD Trips and Events Access to Club Land at Tarago and Koolandilly on the Wollondilly River Club Shops - Member s Discounts Social Outings Quality Bi-Monthly Magazine Most Makes of 4WD Welcome Join Now 02 9990 2800 www.tlcc.com.au e: membership@tlcc.com.au Page 8

estimate put the cost of deer in grazing pressure alone at $20,000 per year. TLG s NEXT FORMAL MEETING Saturday 6 August 2016 Members and supporters are invited to the Tarago Hall for a meeting at 9.30 am. All are welcome to bring a plate for morning tea. Activities TLG holds between formal meetings are offered to members via email. TUSSOCK TIME Landcarers are reminded that August is an ideal time to start spraying the highly invasive weed Serrated Tussock as it begins its spring growth. For safety it s important to carefully follow the instructions on the mixing and use of spray chemicals. WILD DEER AT TARAGO A number of landholders in the Tarago district are losing grazing fodder for their stock, their gardens, and having fences damaged by wild deer. The problem is also increasing elsewhere in the state but as described below in the extract of a 2015 article published in The Land newspaper various interests are vying to influence the government s policy on the issue. FERAL DEER POLICY GAPS A FERAL problem looms for producers across the State but a policy gap in deer control leaves loopholes in the efforts to address the growing problem. The Federal Government describes deer as an expanding pest problem that causes major impacts to agriculture and noted that new control methods may be needed as deer numbers grow. However, NSW Government policy does not reflect the Commonwealth s dim view, listing the animal as a game species. NSW lags behind Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia in declaring deer a feral pest, which means no official control measures are in place outside of National Parks management measures. Deer can significantly impact agriculture operations by competing with stock for pasture, fouling waterholes, eroding soil, spreading weeds and transmitting pests and diseases according to the Commonwealth. In its 2014 report Australia s Biosecurity Future, the CSIRO said a lack of control measures could lead to wild deer numbers growing, ramping up the risk of foot and mouth and bluetongue outbreaks. A southern NSW beef producer running 400 head of cattle, who declined to be named due to fear of repercussions from recreational hunters, said at least 100 deer were regularly on their property. They said a conservative The CSIRO estimated there were 200,000 feral deer in Australia. Invasive Species Council chief executive Andrew Cox warned the problem was likely even larger, and CSIRO s estimate was very conservative. That figure was drawn from a 2002 survey and even for that time we think it was an underestimate, he said. The deer population will keep growing under the current approach, Mr Cox said. Control measures can t get much worse. We think it s even easier to shoot a wallaby or a wombat than a deer now. We need a State-wide containment policy to prevent deer spreading more rapidly into new areas. In 2012, under pressure from the Shooters and Fishers Party, the NSW government passed special regulations related to deer hunting which deliberately hampered feral deer control and eradication efforts at the expense of agriculture and the environment. These changes included the imposition of bag limits, a deer season, the prohibition of hunting at night and bans on shooting from a vehicle or with a spotlight. The accompanying image is of a Fallow Deer buck the type living most commonly in the Tarago district courtesy of The Land. TLG welcomes new members with ideas and energy to share. For information about Tarago Landcare Group Inc. please contact the President Jeanette Payne on 02 4849 4225, or taragolandcare@gmail.com or the Secretary Chris Elford on 0428 249 416, or elf.of.oz@gmail.com PRONIC AGRI Mathew Nicholls Tel. 02 4844 5857 Mob. 0417 998 938 Email. pronicagri@yahoo.com ABN. 28 228 073 983 Air Con Lic No. L058811 Do you have broken machinery on your property? Is it just too hard to get things fixed? Will you be cool in time for Summer? Is your working equipment in good working order? CALL ME Mobile, experienced and reliable - I come to you! Based locally - servicing Goulburn and surrounds No expensive floating your machinery - no call out charge - you only pay door to door With over 25 years experience there is no job that I won t tackle - I will come to you and discuss your requirements. With an honest and reliable work ethic - for all your rural living mechanical repairs. Page 9

Tarago & District Progress Association Inc (TADPAI) The July TADPAI meeting was held at the Loaded Dog Hotel on 11th July. VISIT FROM COUNCILLOR ANDREW BANFIELD Councillor Andrew Banfield attended the TADPAI meeting to talk to us about an item from the Goulburn Mulwaree Council Traffic Committee meeting in February, when the committee voted against allowing B-Double trucks to use Lumley and Cullulla Rds. We asked Councillor Banfield to tell us who initiated the request, and what issues had contributed to the decision being to reject the request. Councillor Banfield advised that his recollection was that the request came from stock carriers, and that the request was rejected because the road was considered too narrow, and that it is used by the school bus. It was mentioned by Councillor Banfield that later RMS have advised that the roads are wide enough for B-Double trucks. Secretaries Note: This may explain why the road centre lines have been added to areas of Lumley Road (the narrow bridge near the Transfer station) that were not marked previously when council advised that the road was too narrow in places for a centre line. Some residents believe that B-Double trucks are using the roads currently. If you see one, please take note of the date and time of the incident, the company operating the truck, and licence plate, then report it to Council. We would like to thank Councillor Denzil Sturgiss for highlighting the B-Double Traffic Committee issue to TADPAI. Without local representation in Council, we may not become aware of these issues until after decisions adversely affecting us are implemented. Thank you to Councillor Banfield for his constrictive suggestions on progressing our young driver training proposal. WOODLAWN BIOREACTOR MODIFICATIONS TADPAI responded to the Veolia Development Application stating that it agrees to Veolia removing treated leachate from, the mine void. This is on the basis that untreated leachate in the void is the main source of odour, so allowing Veolia to treat and move it should help reduce ongoing odour issues. We have asked for conditions to be added to the modification application to provide more transparency in the odour reporting and resolution process. TADPAI have nominated the following people to participate in the Veolia Liaison Committee: Judy Allcock, Denzil Sturgiss, Tom Frame, Paul Beilieter, Gill Shepherd and me. Our plan is to have 3 representatives at each committee meeting, with others acting as alternate representatives. JUPITER WINDFARM DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL The main item of interest from the Jupiter Windfarm CCC meeting on 6th July was that the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is due to be lodged with the Page 10 Department of Planning around the end of July, or mid August.The Department of Planning will then review the document and if they consider that it is acceptable, will put it on public exhibition. Once on public exhibition, we (the community) will have a period set by the Department of Planning to lodge submissions in response. My understanding from the CCC meeting is that the Department of Planning are likely to hold a public meeting at Tarago during the exhibition period. TARAGO VILLAGE MARKETS The second Tarago Market will have been held by the time this newsletter reaches you. Jenni Cole has done a great job in organising the markets. Thank you once again Jenni it is great that we have markets after many years of discussion. MENS SHED Keith Hunter has been progressing the development of a Men s Shed for Tarago, looking at other towns to identify the best option for the running of the Men s Shed. Veolia and Lipman have donated slightly over $1000 from the raffle held at the Tarago Show towards the Mens Shed. Thank you to Veolia and Lipman for your support of this important community Project. Pam Hawke and Therese Hunter have organised Bingo at the Loaded Dog Hotel on the first Wednesday of each month to raise funds for the Man s Shed. Thank you to Pam, Therese, Keith, Robert Howarth, and Geoff Burns for their work in getting this project going, and to Mark and Nicole from the Loaded Dog Hotel for hosting the Bingo. Our next meeting will be on 8 th August 2016 at the Loaded Dog Hotel from 7pm. Have a great month, and hopefully we will see some of you at the next TADPAI meeting TARAGO MEN S SHED Neil Shepherd Secretary Men of Tarago and surrounding areas. There has been quite a bit of interest shown to start a Men s Shed in Tarago. It doesn t matter if you are skilled or unskilled as long as you are willing to come along and join in. This program is in its infancy and we are looking for expressions of interest from local men to join the Shed and help make it a success. If you would like to join and help, please contact Geoff Burns on the following: 0427 435 314, 02 4849 4330 or fred43368@gmail.com Or Keith Hunter 4849 4256 or krhunter@harboursat.com.au

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TARAGO BUSHFIRE BRIGADE (est 1946) To report all fires DIAL 000 24th September is the date to reserve on your calendar. The dinner dance is going to be a foot tapping experience. We have received generous support from business and industry in the area, so ticket prices are reasonable. See the detailed advertisement in this month s times. Well we are having our share of the rain and cold but take heart, we are gradually seeing more daylight. It looks like this spring will see plenty of lush growth, so it is a good time to clean up in preparation for the warmer months. Cleaning gutters, cleaning out rubbish, cleaning up timber stacks and doing a general tidy around the place will help you be prepared for summer. Remember the Tarago Transfer Station can take a variety of recyclables, metal, timber and green waste, so you may not need to burn at all. If you do intend to burn, the normal obligations apply. You need to give your details and day(s) of burning to Yass Fire Com, before 3 pm weekdays, 6226 3100. Please also notify the Brigade Captain 0419 665 393 (an SMS with the day and address is really helpful) and your neighbours, seeing smoke can be very distressing. You need to have a reasonably cleared area, with water at hand. Please be mindful of weather conditions and fire danger ratings. You cannot burn during a total fire ban and you should not burn during windy conditions or periods of high fire danger. There are more details on the RFS web site, http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au If you have neighbours or friends in the area, who do not get the Times, please pass this information on to them. Training Training is held twice monthly, 9:00 am on the second Saturday of the month (13 th August) and from 11:00 am on the last Sunday of each month (28 th August). If you haven t been to training for a while, see if you can make it and take the opportunity to brush-up your skills. Chris Burns Secretary 4849 4330 chrisbee531@gmail.com Tarago Bush Fire Brigade Dinner Dance Tarago Hall Saturday 24th September 6:30 pm for 7:00 pm Pre-dinner nibbles and 2 course meal Dress: After 5 Theme: Red and Gold Live Music by The Craw Tickets $38.00 per head BYO (some wine provided with meal) Payment required at time of booking, limited to 100 tickets, so book early Contact Chris Burns 0428 685 774 or email to: chrisbee531@gmail.com for bookings and any dietary requirements Page 13

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Willow Glen Gardeners Meeting August 2016 Unfortunately heavy rain on top of cold winds prevented our annual combined Willowglen and Windellama Garden Clubs working bee and general tidy up at St Bartholomew s Churchyard. Willowglen Gardeners are now rescheduled for next month, August and we are certainly hoping for better weather. we return to St Bart s bearing our gardening equipment again. As it will be a beautiful sunny day we hope to see many more helping out. Liz-Ann The few hardy Willowglen gardeners who did turn up went back to Jude and Wazza s home, where we enjoyed our meeting over morning tea (and Irene s unusual beetroot, treacle and ginger muffins) in the warmth of the log fire. We do need a garden to visit for our September meeting any offers? We hope Caroline will be feeling much better soon, after her painful illness. Also, we send our heartfelt commiserations to Marjorie on the passing of her daughter Louise in Cairns and welcome Marjorie s granddaughter Isobel into our community. A few hours later we ventured out into the rain to look around the gardens. The mandarin tree was loaded with very sweet fruit this is the only citrus tree that has ever survived. Judy and Irene both have broadbeans growing (also peas for Irene). A huge bush of Artemisia (wormwood) with seeds beckoned, but Irene said don t put it into the compost it kills worms. Warren took Irene under the huge old mulberry to show her the split all the way down the trunk heartbreaking. Irene suggested a fungicide down the split. What fun we had feeding hay to the goats, alpacas, sheep and lambs this must be one of the best parts of country living, even in the rain. Our next meeting is Tuesday 2nd August when Friday, August 5 to Sunday, August 21 Goulburn Mulwaree Council Your elected representatives are: Mayor, Geoff Kettle - 0457 833 387 geoff.kettle@goulburn.nsw.gov.au Deputy Mayor, Bob Kirk - 0418 217 520 bob.kirk@goulburn.nsw.gov.au Cr Sam Rowlands sam.rowland@goulburn.nsw.gov.au Cr Alfie Walker alfie.walker@goulburn.nsw.gov.au Cr Margaret O Neill - 02 4821 4629 chalfnd@tpg.com.au Cr Andrew Banfield - 0418 483 767 Andrew.banfield@goulburn.nsw.gov.au Cr Carol James - 0409 483 766 carol.james@goulburn.nsw.gov.au Cr Denzil Sturgiss - 0434 216 342 denzil.sturgiss@goulburn.nsw.gov.au Page 15

Page 16 CWA NEWS - Tarago Branch of the Country Women s Association 2016 STUDY TOPICS - Country: Mongolia Fauna: Regent Honey Eater Flora: Red Cedar Primary Product: Blueberries Foe: Rhus Tree The Tarago Branch of the NSW CWA met on Wednesday, 13 July 2016. Gill Shepherd chaired the meeting in Joy s absence and welcomed a new member, Donna Huggins, to the Branch. Gill reported on the excellent results from the Election Day cake stall and thanked everyone who baked cakes and biscuits to sell and particularly those who braved the freezing weather to man the stall on the shady side of the street! We had a wonderful array of cooking and it was welcomed by the voters who lost no time in purchasing the tastiest items. We made $412.60 on the day. These funds will be used to keep the Branch functioning. The meeting considered a request from Pru Goward, Member for Goulburn, to identify a rural woman who is working as a volunteer for the 2016 Hidden Treasures Honour Roll. Hidden Treasures is an annual initiative of the Department of Primary Industries Rural Women s Network to recognise the outstanding efforts of rural women volunteers in NSW and to promote the valuable role of volunteering to the community. This important tribute captures inspirational stories, documenting and celebrating the unpaid work of rural women who are ensuring the viability of many important and crucial community groups and charities. The meeting was unanimous in acknowledging the contribution of our Vice President, Gill Shepherd, and will be putting her name forward for inclusion in the 2016 Honour Roll. Everyone who knows Gill and the tireless work she does for the community will, I am sure, applaud our decision and join with us in thanking Gill for the contributions she makes in so many different ways to our community of Tarago. Lin Robinson reported on the recent Group Council meeting, noting that Group is looking for another Patron. The Branch has been asked to consider who it might wish to put forward at the next Group meeting in Yass. The Group will be celebrating its 90 th birthday in Goulburn on 11 October 2016. Group International Day is on 13 September 2016. Pam Hawke reported on cultural activities over the past month including preparations for Group Cultural Day in Goulburn on 19 July 2016. This year we are presenting a poem The Train Still Stops at Tarago, a Barbara Streisand duet by two of our Tarago singers, and a special CWA song by all our singers. A copy of the poem is reproduced here for your enjoyment. Next month we hope to bring you a few photographs of our performers bringing the poem to life. By the time you read this article we will know whether any of our offerings has been selected for performance at the Inter Group Cultural Day in Cooma on 22 August 2016. Following Cultural Day we will be preparing for the International Day Luncheon on 28 July 2016. This year we have been learning all about Mongolia so the day is sure to be an interesting one. Celebrating birthdays in July were Vicki McMahon, Donna Huggins, Clarice Beileiter and Willi Sneyers. Ruth Corrigan and Helen Jordan will celebrate their birthdays in August. Maryann Brooke Publicity Officer The Train Still Stops at Tarago The train still stops at Tarago It comes from near and far To take us north to Sydney Town And south to Canberra. Sometimes someone will step aboard And sometimes one gets off And hurries down the platform Where all the doors are locked. Once a Station Master strutted And a porter scurried forward To load the bags and parcels Before the cry of All Aboard. Goods trains there were a plenty Taking north the sheep and wool Young Howard helped to load them And earned a shilling skipping school. There used to be a post office And a General Store A Boarding House where Brian stayed So to school he went for sure. Now the goods trains pass the station by They stop further down the line Where machines unload containers Of Sydney trash for Woodlawn Mine. The Loaded Dog is where we meet And yarn into the night The fish and chips are second to none And the beer is still alright The wind still whistles down the platform And shakes the doors and locks The traveller still waits alone And shivers in his socks. But the train still stops at Tarago, It comes from near and far To take us north to Sydney Town Or south to Canberra.

GOULBURN PRODUCE AND RURAL SUPPLIES PHONE: (02) 4821 3655 FAX: (02) 4822 2253 info@goulburnproduce.com.au www.goulburnproduce.com.au Agronomy Fertiliser Stock Feeds Fencing Chemicals Seed Animal Health 149-159 Sloane St,Goulburn, NSW 2580 Your one stop Rural, Building & Hardware Store Trading hours: Mon - Fri: 7am - 5pm Sat: 8am - 4pm Gilmour Station Pty Ltd T/A A.C.N 001792 632 ABN 37 440 572 739 Hardware Roofing Building Timber Paint Hand Tools Power Tools Are You Looking For Funding For Your Community Group? Are you from one of the following? o Sporting Groups o Rural Fire Brigades o Service Clubs o Schools o Preschools o Progress Associations o Community Health Services o Churches o Charities o Any other non-for-profit organisation which complies with the Veolia Mulwaree Trust guidelines? Are you located in one of these local government areas? o Goulburn Mulwaree o Palerang o Shoalhaven o Oberon o Wingecarribee o Upper Lachlan o Wollondilly Grant and Donation Funding The Veolia Mulwaree Trust has provided over $8 million in funding since 2005 to support projects for the benefit of the local community and for charitable purposes. Guidelines and on-line application forms for the 2016 Community Grant and Donation Program are available at www.mulwareetrust.org.au The next funding round will open on 20 July and close on 31 August 2016. G) Veolia Mulwaree Trust Page 17

Tarago clinic offered twice a month - book early Therapeutic or relaxation massage is a modality that promotes wellbeing, can improve your sleep, treat anxiety and tension, and enhance a range of systemic body functions such as circulation. With treatments starting at only $65.00 per hour, why not treat yourself and see what a difference this can make to your overall health, mindset and general wellbeing. I specialise in Seniors Massage. This can be offered on the massage table or seated depending on the mobility or agility of the client. It involves the use of hands to manipulate soft tissues of the body to improve blood circulation, relieve pain and increase range of motion. Treatments start from $30.00 for half an hour. I use and promote a health and wellness nutritional program that can assist with weight loss, energy and performance and healthy ageing. Information sessions can be presented on request. CWA Rooms August Saturday 13th August Wednesday 24th August September Saturday 10th September Wednesday 28th September October Saturday 15th October Wednesday 26th October Bookings essential Available by appointment Mondays and Tuesdays at Bungendore Wellbeing Centre - 6238 0033 Page 18

Thomas Peter http://www.tarago.org.au/tarago_community_times.php CLARK Regimental Number: 4906 POB: Tarago, NSW Religion: Church of England Occupation: Insurance inspector Address: J W Clarke, Ferngrove, Boro, New South Wales Marital status: Single Age at embarkation: 23 Next of kin: Father, J W Clarke, Ferngrove, Boro, New South Wales Enlistment date: 2 March 1915 Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll: 2 March 1915 Rank on enlistment: Gunner Unit name: Field Artillery Brigade 3, Reinforcement 8 AWM Embarkation Roll number: 13/31/2 Embarkation details: Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board SS Makarini on 15 September 1915 Rank from Nominal Roll: Lieutenant Unit from Nominal Roll: 11th Field Artillery Brigade Recommendations (Medals and Awards): Military Cross Recommendation date: 8 April 1918 Fate: Returned to Australia 12 July 1919 Medals: Military Cross For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the heavy hostile shelling of all batteries in a position at the commencement of an attack. When all the officers with one battalion had become casualties he was ordered to take over the command, and notwithstanding the continuous heavy shell fire on this battery he immediately ran to it, took control, reorganized the detachments, and by his splendid courage and example restored and maintained its fire until the close of the action. Source: Commonwealth Gazette No. 185 Date: 27 November 1918 Other details: Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Page 19

WHEN IS A SNAKE NOT A SNAKE? Q. When is a snake not a snake? A. When it s a legless lizard! My husband Dallas was digging over the veggie garden some time back when this handsome fellow (gal?) came up along with a spadeful of earth. He deposited it in a bucket and brought it up to the house for me to see, knowing I would want to photograph it! It was around 30cm long from snout to tip of tail, and at first we thought it might be a Myall Snake as we have found one here before. However, closer examination showed no black head, so that was out. We then thought very young brown snake, but really had no idea at all! So I sent a pic to a very knowledgeable WIRES snake handler, and hey presto we discovered it wasn t a snake at all, but a legless lizard! A Common Delma (Delma inornata) to be precise. We now know the difference between snakes and legless lizards, the main one being legless lizards have ears (you can see the ear opening in the accompanying photo a narrow slit opening well back from the eye), whereas snakes don t. Also legless lizards don t have the long, flickering type thin tongue of a snake, but a much shorter and fleshy one. Our lizard obligingly put its tongue out once, that s how we later knew it wasn t a snake, however I couldn t catch it on camera - much too quick for me! After taking a couple of pics we relocated it safely over the road in our bush. Legless lizards are non-venomous (as are all our Aussie lizards), but obviously should be treated with respect and caution unless you are an experienced snake handler/ herpetologist, just in case of a mistaken ID! Definitely better safe than sorry! Just goes to show, we can learn something new every day! Talking about learning something new here are some interesting reptile facts that may interest you. There are more than 8,000 species of reptiles on the planet, and they live on every continent except Antarctica (where it is too cold). Cold-blooded is not the best way to describe reptiles. Their blood is not necessarily cold by itself. But they are ectothermic, which means they get their body heat from external sources. Reptiles cannot regulate their body temperature internally as humans do. Most of the world s snakes (nearly two-thirds) are non-venomous. Only about 500 snake species are venomous, and of those only 30-40 are considered harmful to humans. In other words, less than 2 percent of all snakes are considered harmful to humans. However, the opposite is true in Australia. There are actually more venomous snakes in Australia than non-venomous snakes. Australia is the only continent where venomous snakes outnumber non-venomous snakes. (Lucky us not!) Snakes and lizards flick their tongues in the air to capture scent particles. They don t smell through their noses like you and I. Instead, they use their tongues to collect scent particles and then pass the particles over something called a Jacobson s organ to decipher the air around them. This is partly how reptiles hunt for food. The skulls of snakes are made up of many small bones that are interconnected in a flexible fashion. This is entirely different from a human skull, which is one solid piece. This allows snakes to expand their jaws and heads in order to eat prey items larger than their heads. Many people think that reptiles are slimy. But the fact is that reptiles do not have sweat glands like you and I have, so their skin is usually cool and dry. The scales of all snakes (and many lizard species) are made of keratin, which is the same substance that makes up the hair and fingernails of humans. Snakes shed their skin in relation to their growth rate. A young snake will shed more often because they typically grow fastest during the first two years of their lives. An older snake will shed less often as its rate of growth slows down. Most snake species lay eggs. But about one-fifth of all snakes bear live young instead. Our Common Delma legless lizard lays eggs - two per clutch. Should you need advice or help with injured or distressed wildlife (reptile or otherwise!) please ring our Branch Rescue Number 4822 3888. Our volunteers will be only too happy to assist. Until next time, take care all Kay Muddiman Media Officer Pictured Above: Our Legless lizard a Common Delma Page 20

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Olympic Sports Find A Word http://www.tarago.org.au/tarago_community_times.php Kids Page Gold Medal Cookies Ingredients 125g butter, softened 1/2 cup caster sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 egg, at room temperature 2 cups plain flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 tablespoon milk Method Preheat oven to 180 C. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper. Using an electric mixer, beat butter, sugar and vanilla in a small bowl until pale and creamy. Add egg and mix until well combined. Sift flour and baking powder over butter mixture. Add milk and stir until just combined. Make your cookie recipe and cut out circles. You can use a smaller cutter to make a mark inside which helps with decorating later. Punch a hole through with your straw to thread your ribbon through later. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, swapping trays over in oven after 10 minutes, or until light golden. Allow biscuits to cool on trays for 5 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely. Serve. Once your cookies have baked and cooled you can begin decorating. Once your decorations have set, thread through your ribbon and present to your winners. National Anthems and podiums are optional. Diving Fencing High Jump Water Polo Golf Archery Judo Javelin Long Jump Badminton Boxing Triathlon Cycling BMX Rowing Page 22

Exhibitions TAG Art Exhibition Friday, 15 July 2016 - Sunday, 25 September 2016 Celebrate the local talent of the Taralga Art Group at the Goulburn Club. Artists include Jan Elliott, Vicki Moloney, Jan Green, Bill Walsh, Esther Voorwinden, Bronwyn Sullivan, Dianna Bisset, Sam Cosgrove, Grahm Golding and Don Taylor Time: club opening hours (Thu. & Fri., 5pm till late, Sun. 1pm - 5pm) Venue: Goulburn Club Admission: free for members and guests Contact Details: Goulburn Club 19 Market Street, Goulburn NSW Telephone: (02) 4821 2043 Visit the Goulburn Club website Mark Tedeschi - Shooting Around Corners Saturday, 30 July 2016 - Saturday, 10 September 2016 A Maitland Regional Art Gallery Touring Exhibition. This exhibition of photographs by Mark Tedeschi represents his prolific and award winning photographic practice over the last twenty five years. His images are enigmatic, humorous, and deep with subtle meaning and the exhibition covers his many series which range from insightful portraits of prominent Australian artists; his compassionate view of the Aboriginal urban communities of Redfern in the 1980s, domestic interiors and everyday scenes from the streets of Italy, China and New York and Australian outback characters. Most intriguing are the images that capitalise on his unique position as both artist and Senior Crown Prosecutor for New South Wales, in which he reveals a rare insight into the cloistered world of the justice system and the personalities who work within it. Where: goulburn.art REGIONAL GALLERY Entry: free Gallery opening hours: Mon. - Fri. 10am - 5pm, Sat. 1pm - 4pm Contact Details: goulburn.art Regional Gallery Cnr Bourke and Church Streets, Goulburn Telephone: (02) 4823 4494 Dale Cox - Usurper Saturday, 30 July 2016 - Saturday, 10 September 2016 Dale Cox s exhibition Usurper continues the artist s exploration into environmental and anthropological themes; investigating man s impact on the ancient ecology of Australia and the fragility of our unique landscape. Usurper presents a dynamic series of paintings meticulously rendered in acrylics and gold enamel. Opening: Saturday, 30th July at 3pm Where: goulburn.art.regional Gallery Contact Details: goulburn.art REGIONAL ART GALLERY Cnr Church and Bourke Streets, Goulburn NSW 2580 Telephone: (02) 4823 4494 Ceramics Classes with Kate McKay Wednesday, 3 August 2016 This class will offer a relaxed environment in which you http://www.tarago.org.au/tarago_community_times.php are able to learn simple ceramics techniques or expand on your already existing experience. You will have the opportunity to work on your own project with the assistance of artist, Kate McKay. The class will be split over five weeks and it is imperative that you are available to attend each class. You will have 4 x 3 hour classes for creating your ceramics pieces and for painting and 1 x 1 hour class for glazing. Your work will be transported to Kate s residence in Collector for firing and returned to the Gallery for collection. When: each Wednesdays over five weeks 3 August, 10am-1pm :10 August, 10am-1pm: 17 August, 10am-1pm : 24 August, 10am- 1pm : 31 August, 10-11 am Cost: $150 for the 5 weeks. Materials included and please wear enclosed shoes Where: goulburn.art REGIONAL GALLERY Contact Details: goulburn.art REGIONAL ART GALLERY Cnr Church and Bourke Streets, Goulburn NSW 2580 Telephone: (02) 4823 4494 Art After Dark Life Drawing with Stavros Papantoniou Friday, 19 August 2016 Life drawing is an enjoyable opportunity for beginners to more advanced artists to fine-tune their drawing skills. Drawing is the fundamental skill for those working within any art discipline: painting, photography, sculpture even graphic design! The goulburn.art REGIONAL GALLERY will be offering an Art After Dark series on Life Drawing every Friday evening from the 19 August - 9 September with local artist Stavros Papantoniou. The workshop will give you the opportunity to network with other local artists, gain feedback on your practice as well as learn some new tricks. Where: goulburn.art REGIONAL GALLERY When: 19th Aug, 26th Aug, 2nd Sep, 9th Sep Time: 5.30pm - 7.30pm Cost: $35 per week or $120 for 4 weeks Contact Details: goulburn.art Regional Gallery Cnr Bourke and Church Streets, Goulburn Telephone: (02) 4823 4494 Older Beginnings - An introduction to appreciating art for Older Adults Tuesday, 9 August 2016 - Tuesday, 30 August 2016 Older Beginnings is a complete introduction into the world of art. Each class will include a morning tea, short walk and talk through the Gallery and an hour practical lesson in the Gallery workshop space. Older Beginnings has been designed to foster an appreciation for viewing and making art, offer opportunity for older adults to form networks and friendships and improve overall health and wellbeing. Where: goulburn.art REGIONAL GALLERY Time: Tuesdays 10.30am - 12pm from 9th August - 30th August. Cost: $20 per term (to cover the cost of morning tea). Carers are always welcome. Please notify the Gallery at the time of booking if a carer will be attending. **Limited Places. Bookings essential, contact: 4823 4442** Contact Details: goulburn.art REGIONAL GALLERY Cnr Church and Bourke Streets, Goulburn NSW 2580 Page 23

Classifieds FOR SALE: Firewood for sale. $150 per load. Ph 4849 4520 for delivery. FREE TO GOOD HOME: 2 1/2yo Maremma bitch, good guardian with chooks, relocating and I can t keep her. Phone 0401 241 646 Flyball Training - Sundays 10am at the Rec area. Bring your dog, treats (in small pieces) and a clicker. Thank You I hope our community realise how lucky they are to have such a wonderful police officer as Gary. His humanity and prowess shone through when he helped my grandson and myself. Thank you seems hardly enough. St Andrews Singing Group St Andrews Church in Tarago will be hosting Christmas Carols this year and we are seeking people who like to sing to join us for singing practice from August. So if you like to sing and would like to be part of the St Andrew s singing group please contact Gill Shepherd on 4849 4221 or email to gill.shepherd@bigpond.com VIEW Club Times Lake George Day VIEW Club 3rd Tuesday of month at 11.30 for 12 midday. Bungendore Evening VIEW Club 1st Monday of month at 6.45pm for 7.15pm. Goulburn Day VIEW Club 1st Thursday of month at 11.00am for 11.30am. Goulburn Evening VIEW Club 2nd Tuesday of month at 6.30pm for 7pm. Braidwood Evening VIEW Club 1st Thursday of the month. For contact details for these clubs, please call Sue Maas on 0418 275 402. Community News Happy Birthday Ruth Corrigan, Helen Jordan, Sarah McAndrew, Samantha Brown, Michael Maas and Maggie Corby Get Well Soon Wishing Jenny Hajek a speedy recovery. Tarago AED (Defibrillator) Units are located at: Tarago Shop and Service Centre 2 Braidwood Rd Tarago Hall 18 Wallace St. In case of emergency Dial 000 for an ambulance before accessing AED unit and following instructions. Lansdowne Bridge Closure Lansdowne Bridge on Bungonia Road will be closed to all road users from 9am, Friday 22 July 2016 to ensure the safety of motorists, cyclists and pedestrians after Roads and Maritime Services carried out a recent bridge inspection. Recent safety inspections revealed the deck conditions had deteriorated on the bridge, which crosses Mulwaree Ponds on Bungonia Road in Goulburn. The closure will enable a detailed structural assessment to be carried out and determine the structure s short and long term viability. This assessment will also inform the scope of repair work required to return the bridge to a safe operating condition. Roads and Maritime has carried out regular inspections of the bridge and last September reduced the gross vehicle mass load limit to 18 tonnes from 42.5 tonnes due to structural safety concerns. The community is advised the repairs may take up to six months to complete and the bridge will remain closed until such time as it s deemed safe to reopen. Do you have an article that you can write for the Tarago Times or comunity notice or a classified ad? The Tarago Times is interested in publishing articles of interest, hobbies or adventures. Please contact taragotimes@gmail.com Page 24

HANDY AND HELPFUL HINTS The Tarago Times Team would like to draw to your attention that the contents of this column is reproduced here as entertainment value and that the information given here is not a reflection of the views of the Tarago Times. It is recommended that you seek professional assistance if you have any questions on any of the information listed here before attempting any action. Source: world wide web search. BI CARB USES Deodorising carpets - sprinkle it over your carpets and vacuum up (the Bi carb absorbs bad odours and doesn t mask them with fragrances) Deodorising the fridge - put a small container unopened and it absorbs any odours Deodorising the walk in robe - put a small container unopened in robe. Clothes freshener - use a tablespoon in the clothes wash (put it in with the detergent) to freshen up clothes. Drain cleaner - a tablespoon in the sink holes and white vinegar poured over it (if fizzes) cleans and freshens the drains. Cleaning teeth - a small amount on a damp toothbrush is a great teeth cleaner and whitener. (Organic toothpaste all contain Bi carb and despite rumours isn t any more abrasive than normal toothpastes) Grout cleaner - a paste of bi carb and water is good for scrubbing grout on floors and bathrooms. Deodorising shoes - sprinkled in smelly shoes and left for a while will deodorise shoes but don t forget to empty it out. Deodorising the car - sprinkle on dry carpeted floor of the car and vacuum, also put in a small container, this will also absorb smells. Cleaning the oven - most chemical oven cleaners are highly poisonous and can cause skin burns as they are highly caustic or corrosive. Mix 1/3 cup of bicarb with water in a small bowl to make a thickish paste. -use an old cloth to paste it all over the oven walls, floor, and racks, turn on oven and cook on low (about 120 C) for 15 mins - let oven cool and remove racks and take to sink, scrub them down with a stainless steel scourer, regularly rinsing in warm water (no detergent) - scrape the greasefilled bicarb from the oven sides, door and base with a plastic or wooden spatula. Fill the bowl again with warm water and either a spot of detergent or vinegar, then use it with a rag to wipe away the remaining residue. If any white bicarb residue remains, don t worry, it s completely odourless and non-toxic, and now the grease will stick to it, instead of the oven and make it easier to clean next time. Bicarb plus white vinegar is a powerful stain remover, the bubbling reaction works well to get rid of rust, fats and mould (be careful on marble surfaces though and dilute the vinegar in 5 x water, as strong vinegar will dissolve lime and eat away at the marble). Other cleaning tips: - put lemon oil on a broom head or cloth when removing cobwebs or dusting ceiling fan and lights as the scent is a deterrent for spiders and bugs. For a natural timber polish, impregnate a cloth with one drop lavender oil, one drop lemon oil and one tablespoon of beeswax, melt in microwave for 10 seconds until beeswax melts into cloth and its ready to use then it can be kept for use next time by storing in a zip up glad bag. CHURCH TIMES June Services Anglican (A), Catholic (C), Holy Communion (HC) Sunday 14th, St Andrew s, Tarago 9am, (A,HC) Sunday 14th, All Saints, Collector 4pm, (A,HC) Sunday 21st, St Josephs, Tarago 8am, (C,Mass) Sunday 28th, St Johns, Lake Bathurst 9am, (A,HC) Information regarding Church Services contact: Mulwaree Anglican Services 0417 468 304 or email sap2621@hotmail.com Tarago Catholic Service 4821 1022. Pictured Above: St Joseph s, Tarago Page 25

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The Loaded Dog Hotel Tarago EST 1848 Hoteliers: Nicole & Mark Ryan www.loadeddoghotel.com 02 4849 4499 1 Wallace Street TARAGO NSW 2580 02 4849 4499 loadeddoghoteltarago@gmail.com LIVE MUSIC @ THE DOG August 20th Roo Arcus September 17th Aimee Hannan Social Darts 7.30pm every fortnight Come alone or bring a team All welcome Bingo @ The Dog 11am on 1st Wednesday of the month The Dog Bistro Nicole s Fish n chips Thursdays 6-8pm $7.50 Home made Pizza all day every day, eat in or take away Bistro Hours: Friday & Saturday 6pm - 8:30pm Sunday 6pm - 8:00pm Lunches 7 days 12-2pm Come in from the cold and enjoy a drink and a meal in front of the open log fire. Page 27

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