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SHI R E S N IP P ET S
ISSUE 6
HAY SHIRE COUNCIL
27 MARCH 2015
Hay Shire Council Next Ordinary Meeting - 28th April 2015 at 1.00pm
Council appoints Honorary Town Crier
At its Ordinary meeting held 24th March, Council appointed Mr Bryn Hall as its honorary Town Crier. Bryn’s
first engagement in Hay is for Shear Outback promoting
the Shearer’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
In full regalia, Mr Hall provided Council with an exceptional example of his skills outside the Shire office and
certainly managed to grab the attention of everyone in
the CBD.
The Town Crier will add a unique touch to many of Hay’s
upcoming events and festivals and will provide visitors
with a memorable experience of Hay.
Council welcomes Bryn and his wife Karen who moved
to Hay five weeks ago to manage the Nicholas Royal
Motel.
Mr Hall advises he is happy to take bookings to give
talks on the history of town crying.
Photo right: Mr Hall crying on The Young Endeavour.
March
28 Junior Rugby League 2
Minute Grocery Grab
28 Bishop’s Lodge Soldiers,
Sweethearts and Sisters
28 International Women’s Day
29 Hay Family Fishing Day Soapworks Bend
April
3 Festival of the Blades
3 St Paul’s Anglican Church
Easter Service
3 Hay Gun Club Easter Shoot
Valuations
School Holiday Program
To lodge an objection to new land values you can call the NSW Value Generals Office
Autumn 2015
on 1800 110 038, or go to http://www.valuergeneral.nsw.gov.au/land_values/
Anzacs and Andersons
request_a_review, objection link at the bottom of the page.
To assist in objections the NSW VG has established their 'Globe' service http:// Baking those famous biscuits at Bishop’s
Lodge Historic House
www.valuergeneral.nsw.gov.au/land_values/land_values_on_the_nsw_globe to comWednesday 15 April
pare neighbouring properties.
10.00 am – 12.00 noon
Cow Park
The Hay War Memorial High School has begun its five year lease of Cow Park which is
located on the western side of the High School and will be utilising the land for an
extension of their Agricultural Plot.
Council has created an earth barrier with signage on the dirt road cut through to stop
vehicular access through Cow Park between Morgan and Cadell Streets. This is to
educate people that it is not a public road and prepare for fencing of the area which
will be erected after Easter.
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Open to all school age children.
Each activity costs $10 per student.
Bookings with payment are to be made
at the Hay Shire Council front counter.
Places are limited and are allocated
as payment is received.
BYO water bottle and snack.
Big Weekends
At a recent Business Advisory Panel Meeting it was decided to run a “big weekend”
three times a year, similar to the annual Paint the Town Red weekend. These are
the chosen long weekends, the themes and all the annual events that usually run
on that weekend:
 April/Easter (Sheep) – Festival of the Blades, Working Dog Trials, Easter Gun
Club Shoot & Booligal Sheep Races (following weekend)
 June (Mini) – Mini Nationals, BnS, Vanguards, Bowls Tournament
 November (Red) – Paint the Town Red (late night shopping), Hay Races
It is acknowledged there are other events not relating to these themes on the relevant weekends, but these themes were chosen as an easy start to the concept of
having a limited amount of “Big” Weekends in Hay and with the intention to provide
a great atmosphere in the town for shoppers and visitors. It is envisaged that these
weekends will be trialled in 2015, only to be continued if proven successful.
This Easter we are kicking off with a sheep themed weekend, where business houses can decorate their shop/window to the theme, with prizes for best window display and best shop atmosphere.
Council appreciates the support of businesses with this initiative which will ensure
visitors to the town have an experience they remember.
Costs: Dog Trials—Donation | Writers Forum—
Donation | Dinner Booking—$40 per head |
Museum Entry—As normal
Know Your Council:-
Mayor Cr Bill Sheaffe
Deputy Mayor Cr Michael Rutledge
Councillors: Jasen Crighton, Jenny Dwyer, Peter Dwyer, Robert Howard, Michael Ireson, Roger McGrath
Hay Shire Council, PO Box 141, Hay
Ph: 02 6990 1100
email: mail@hay.nsw.gov.au
SHIRE SNIPPETS
I n te r ea c h — Hu b Ha p pe n in gs
Hay Swimming Pool
The John Houston Memorial Swimming Pool will be open during
the normal hours over the Easter period.
If the cool weather continues it is anticipated the pool will close
for the season on Tuesday 7th April 2015 at 6.00pm, however,
this date may be extended if we get a burst of warm weather.
Waste Transfer Station
The Waste Transfer Station will closed on Thursday 2nd April from
1pm to allow waste removal works to take place, however, the
Station will be open all day Friday 3rd April. Other than these
dates mentioned the Waste Transfer Station will operate within its
usual times.
L i b ra r y Ne ws
Children’s Reading: On every Tuesday at 10.30am. Singing, stories and craft activities. All welcome.
Wednesday Knitting: The Library Knitting Group will be meeting at
10.00am on the 1st, 15th and 29th April. All welcome.
NEW—Scrabble: Come and play SCRABBLE at the library every
second Wednesday at 10.00am to 12.00noon. Next scrabble
sessions will be held 8th and 22nd April. All welcome.
Easter Colouring in Competition: The Easter colouring-in competition is now available at the Library.
Library Holiday Activities: 9th April at 10.30am PG Rated Popcorn
Party. 16th April at 10.30am Chips and Checkers and other Board
Games. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
Hay Social Housing Forum
Do you have questions regarding your tenancy? Do you have questions
regarding any repair and maintenance issues? Or just want to know
what your rights as a tenant are. If so join us for a chat and BBQ at the
Hay Hub on Thursday 2nd April 2015 between 11-1pm and it’s free!
Learn How To Play The Ukulele!
The Intereach Hay Community Hub is looking at running Ukulele lessons for beginners. If you would like to have learn something new and
have some fun while you are at, then contact Terri to register your interest! Phone: 02 6997 2500
Coming Soon to the Hub:May 2015
Families Week
1 s t M a y 2 0 1 5 Women’s Pampering Day
July 2015
Project Rockit—Tackling bullying
Penington Institute Community Forum – TBA. “Ice” and amphetamine
type stimulants—What is it? How to help? What is the impact on families and relationships and Where to Get Support?
Are you a Bush Poet?
Do you know someone who is a Bush Poet?
The Variety Bash is coming to Hay this May and they would LOVE a
Bush Poet to entertain them for an evening. If you would like to help
out or know someone who can - please contact the Hay Visitor Information Centre on 02 6993 4045. Check out the link below to find out
how Variety Bash helps sick, disadvantaged and kids with special
needs live, laugh and learn!
https://www.variety.org.au/NSW/How-we-help-/
Council Works in Progress
Construction works have commenced (or are ongoing) on:
Grading – Maintenance grading of Boxyards Road.
Kerb and Gutter - Replace a small section of kerb and gutter in Randall Street between Lachlan
and Pollard Street on north side.
Main Road 501 – Reconstruct and bitumen seal existing unsealed surface on MR 501 (Booligal/
Hillston Road) from chainage 6.10km to 8.60km under the 2014/15 REPAIR Program. (photo right)
Line marking – Repainting of the intersection lines commenced.
Kerb and Gutter – Replace small section of kerb and gutter in Leonard Street between Edward and
Piper Street on south side.
Aerodrome – Repainting the centre line and the end runway piano keys.
Sewer Treatment Plant – Install emergency sewer bypass at the Sewer Treatment Plant.
Footpaths – Replace a small section of path in Randall Street.
Potholes – Patching potholes in the town area.
Slashing – Slashing works will be carried out in the Maude and Booligal villages prior to Easter.
Matthews Bridge - Replacement of damaged running planks.
Budgee Creek Bridge - Improvements to bridge approaches.
Next Immunisation Clinic: 2.30pm-4pm 8 April 2015 at Community Health Centre
Meals on Wheels
30 Mar Jan Zambon & Brenda Fattore
31 Mar Eunice & Leanne Congdon
1 Apr Colleen Schiller & John Hanna
2 Apr Robyn Cattanach & Alice Henwood
3 Apr Libby Eason & Melissa Adams
6 Apr Zelda Rutledge & Kellie Rutledge
7 Apr Jackie O’Donnell & Partner
8 Apr Annette Smith & Jenny Rankin
9 Apr Rodwells Staff
10 Apr J Bunyan, H Rogers & G Griffiths
Meals to be picked up by 11.45am from
Riverina Hotel.
Jump’n’Putt Trip to Wagga
14th April 2015
Free Youth Week Trip for students
from Year 6 to 17 years of age.
Bus will depart from the Moppett
Street bus stop at 7.30am and
arrive back in Hay at approximately 7.00pm.
Further information is available
from Hay Shire Council office.
Permission notes to be returned to
Council no later than 8th April.
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