Government service, The Long Paddock, Ivanhoe reunion etc

Hello everyone,

We can definitely take this cool weather, anyone get more than 20 points of rain? No I didn’t think so.

First of all. A big congratulations to “The sunset Strip Progress Association”. They are the winners of the “Crown Lands Reserves Trust” corporate Managers Award, from 400 other entries. Well done guys, a credit to you.

Anyway,  most of the action is in Ivanhoe this week.

We have:

  • Australian Govt. Service Unit in the little town on Wednesday.
  • Free day Thursday, so duck down to Hay. (only 2 hrs.) They have the launch of the Book  “The Long Paddock” written by Tim Lee of “ Landline” fame. Well worth going to if you are near Hay.
  • Back to Ivanhoe for the School Reunion on Friday, and Friday night. What a day! (and night). “Do I know you”.
  • Saturday is a must for the ladies in Ivanhoe and from far and wide, The Gala Market Day, all day.

Back home in Wilcannia we have the launch of a book written by Patrick Ellis, past Principal of St. Thereses’ School, at the School on Friday 21st.

Moving into the next week, Monday 24th. here in Wilcannia, “Navigate your Life”. Principally for property owners and families. Sponsored by the RFDS, and repeated again at “Glen Hope Stn.” Near White Cliffs on Wednesday 26th.

If you are going through Ivanhoe, or maybe still there! Scott Smith is aiming to open “The Ivanhoe Pub” (the beer is flowing again) on Friday 28th. and I can guarantee it will be cold! (the beer that is)

Get down to Menindee then as the Xmas. Pageant is on Saturday 29th. They will turn  on a great day too.

It’s all happening. Now check out the new Website for “Tri-State Safari” in Broken Hill. Mick and Jo have some great tours lined up there, and good value.

No more rambling. And no news from the “inside country” unfortunately. I know things are winding up but if there’s anything from hell, west or crooked, please let me know. Have a great week while the cool weather lasts, look out for each other, cheers Bill Elliott.  WCTA.

 

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