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OMEO REGION
NEWS SHEET
Omeoshire Lions Club News Sheet Page 1
AN OMEOSHIRE LIONS CLUB PROJECT
5th November 2014
SERVING ENSAY, SWIFTS CREEK, OMEO. BENAMBRA, DINNER PLAIN.
NEWSHEET ENQUIRIES:
Email: newsheet@omeo.org.au
Phone : 5159 1515 ….. www.omeo.org.au
Post: P.O. Box 182 Omeo 3898
Medical Services for Omeo Region
Please note if you need an ambulance ring 000
Doctor Lynne Davies will be at the Medical Centre
until Friday the 7thof November 2014
Omeo Medical Centre session times :
Monday
9.00am – 12.00pm 2.00pm – 5.30pm
Wednesday 9.00am – 12.00pm 2.00pm – 5.30pm
Thursday
9.00am – 12.00pm
Friday
9.00am – 12.00pm
Appointments can be made through Omeo Medical Centre
on 5159 0140 for Omeo Clinic. There will be AFTER HOURS
CLINICS held regularly most weekends on Sunday afternoons/
evenings, entry is via ODH Outpatients. For appointments and
specific time of clinics please call the Omeo Medical Centre on
51590140 before 12 noon Friday, otherwise Omeo District Health
on 51590100. All outreach service appointments can continue to
be made through Swifts Creek Bush Nursing Centre on 5159 4210
and Ensay Community Health Centre on
5157 3215. Session times as follows:Ensay CHC
Tuesday
10.00am– 12.00pm
Swifts Creek
Tuesday
1.00pm – 4.30pm
Thursday
2.00pm – 4.00pm
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400 printed
OMEO GOLF CLUB LUCKY NUMBER
1. Charmaine Clark … Les Bourke
2. Barb Fitzpatrick … Leanne McCormack
SNAPDRAGON’S JOKE
In Brisbane is a take-away strip with MacDonald's and
Hungry Jack's restaurants close together. MacDonalds
recently employed a young girl with a Burqa as a play for
the multicultural patronage. It was a disaster with custom
falling off dramatically. It only took three weeks and she
was let go. A week later it was noticed that she was
working at Hungry jacks, in her Burqa still, but this time
their sales were going through the roof. It was a bit of a
mystery and the word got around in Brisbane.
ABC's religious programme, Compass, did an investigation
into it and the only reason they could find for the situation
was that the Burqas were better at Hungry Jacks.
District Diary
Wednesday 5th
Omeo to Bright Bus Service depart ..8.30am ..arrive 11.00am
Bright to Omeo Bus Service depart..1.20pm . arrive 3.30pm
Gym Class Swifts Creek Hall ................... 5.00pm – 6.00pm
Omeo High Country Men’s Shed open ................... 10.00am
Omeo Golf Club ‘Twilight Golf’
start ......... 4.30pm
6th
Thursday
Swifts Creek & Ensay Playgroup .............. 10.30 to 12.00pm
Omeo Opportunity Shop .............................. 12.30 to 3.30pm
Karate Class Swifts Creek Hall ............................... 5.00pm
Friday
7th
Omeo to Bright Bus Service depart ..8.30am ..arrive 11.00am
Bright to Omeo Bus Service depart..1.20pm . arrive 3.30pm
Joker Poker Benambra Hotel Jackpot ................... $1030.00
LifeBall Netball Courts Swifts Creek ..................... 11.00am
Rhyme Time at the Shire Offices ............. 10.30am-11.00am
Joker Poker Golden Age Jackpot ............................. $688.00
Saturday 8th
AA. meeting 1st Saturday of month, CFA rooms....... 2.00pm
Catholic Church Mass Swifts Creek ......................... 6.30pm
Sunday
9th
Catholic Church Mass Omeo ................................... 9.00am
Catholic Church Mass Benambra ......................... .11.00am
Uniting Church Service of Release Swifts Creek ... 11.00am
Farewell Lunch for Alison McCrae Albion Hotel . 12.30pm
Anglican Church at Uniting Church
Monday 10th
Omeo to Bright Bus Service depart ..8.30am ..arrive 11.00am
Bright to Omeo Bus Service depart..1.20pm . arrive 3.30pm
Tony Ward Solicitor Octagon Bookshop
Tuesday 11th
Gym Class Swifts Creek Hall ...................... 9.30-10.30am
Seniors Movie The Grand Budapest Hotel Library .. 2.00pm
NB The probability of being watched is directly
proportional to the stupidity of your act.
Amicus.
Omeoshire Lions Club News Sheet Page 2
Packer’s
High Country Horse Riding
See some of Victoria’s remote high
country on horseback, from a few hours
to several days out on the High Plains.
Based at Anglers Rest, there are horses
and tracks to suit all standards of riders.
Bookings essential
www.horsetreks.com
hdpacker@bigpond.com
Phone : 5159 7241
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Len & Anne Bishoff
Len’s Carpet Care
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Steam Cleaning
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Carpets, Upholstery etc.
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Free Quotes
Servicing the Omeo District and
Gippsland Area for over 22 years.
Phone : 51 472 657 M. 0418 591 684
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FoodWorks Omeo
Ph: 51591210
Fax: 51591448
Trading Hours
6.30am to 7.00pm Monday to Friday
6.30am to 6.00pm Saturday
8.00am to 6.00pm Sunday
* Extended Trading Hours During
Holiday Seasons.
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Gluten Free products available
Special orders welcome
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Cabinet Maker
HARGWIN WOODCRAFT
Hardy Saunus, Bindi Rd, Swifts Creek.
Ph 51594405 mob 0418389637
email: bindi315@wideband.net.au
Private & Architectural design cabinet making
since 1969. Very high standard work, Glass
splashbacks, Tiling, European made
appliances from leading Melbourne suppliers.
All types of cabinets made to order
Kitchen Specialist
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SWAN REACH LIME
Tim Lancaster
0427 046 956
AH/Fax 03 5157 1625
Email: sandytim@bigpond.com
BENAMBRA GENERAL STORE
and POST OFFICE
Family Owned and Operated Ph:51599209 Fax:51599261
Trading Hours
7:30am to 6:00pm Monday to Friday
8:00am to 4:00pm Saturday
9:00am to 4:00pm Sunday
Public Holidays as per Sunday hours
SELLING: Fuel (ULP/Diesel Winter Mix)– LPG –
Newspapers – Maps – Ice – Post Cards-Fishing Tackle –
Scrubbies – Slushies – Snacks/Drinks DVD Hire –
Machine Embroidery
Now agents for Elders Farm Supplies
Omeoshire Lions Club News Sheet Page 3
Trees,
LANCASTERS EARTH PTY LTD
Gardens & Firewood.
Posi -Track
TONY : 51 599 350.. . 0423 512 426
WORKS WERE OTHERS CAN’T
AGRICULTURE & EARTHMOVING
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Hay Baling
Power Harrowing
Tip Truck
Chain Trenching
Augers
Slasher / Brushcutter
6 in 1 Angle tilt blade
CONTACT Brett Lancaster
0427 571 572
M.J.S.
OMEO EARTHWORKS
PTY LTD.
We're happy to have
Rohan Smith back with us.
Give Marty, Neil or Rohan a call to
discuss your earthmoving needs.
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TRUCK & TRAILER
EXCAVATOR
BACKHOE
BULLDOZER
BOBCAT
WATER CART
FLOAT
Phone : 03 5159 1343
Mob : 0428 514 254
0427 593 898
admin@mjsomeo.com.au
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Insured, Licenced, ABN.
Qualified Reliable & Trustworthy
All Garden Maintenance :
From Trees to Weeds. Qualified
Tree Lopper / Climber.
Firewood. Cut to size & stacked
Yard Cleanups Rubbish Removal
Shed Cleanouts.
Gutter Cleaning
Holiday Garden & Pet Care
Xtra pair of hands
* If it isn’t written here *
just ask.
NO JOB TOO SMALL
Groups and Pension discounts.
Yes we will travel anywhere.
Quotes & Inquiries are Free.
Hairmoda
Located: Cuckoo Clock Shop,
Business Hours
Tuesday - Friday
9.00am - 5.00pm
Alternate Saturday
9.00am - 1.00pm
SPECIALS on hair care products.
Colour and cut with Dana
- 20% off full price
Gift Vouchers Available
For appointments
Phone Julie on
: 5159 1667
Omeoshire Lions Club News Sheet Page 4
Maureen’s
Alison McRae will be farewelled at a
community luncheon on Sunday 9th of
November at the Albion Hotel, Swifts Creek.
You are invited to attend the
luncheon from 12.30pm and/or Alison's
final church service at the Swifts Creek Uniting
Church prior to the luncheon at 11am.
Marlis Glasl 51594365 or
Rosemary Fitzgerald 51591217
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Mobile Massage
Qualified Masseur - Sports & Relaxation
Available, in Omeo or Mobile
Sundays Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays
Afternoons & Evenings
By Appointment
Please Phone Maureen : 0488 088 267
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Omeo Soldiers
Memorial Hall COM Inc.
Go Hard or Go Home
Boot Camp Swifts Creek
Registrations now closed.
The class has reached capacity so we are
no longer able to take any further registrations. Thank you for your interest.
Apologies for any inconvenience.
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AIR CONDITIONING
AND REFRIGERATION SERVICES
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Residential - Commercial - Automotive
MARK BROCKER
Installation, maintenance and repairs on:
home and business refrigerators
home and business air conditioners
car/truck/tractor air conditioners.
Servicing The Great Alpine Road area 24/7.
Contact Mark for an obligation free quote.
Ph: 0428 295 062
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Annual General Meeting will be held
Tuesday 18th November 2014
Commencing at 5.05 pm at Shire Office
followed by a General meeting
Everyone is invited to attend. We do need
members but you will not be asked to take
an executive position. For further details
Contact Cate Spencer 5159 1443 or
Maureen Webb 5159 1363
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TV, Phone and Computer
Installations and Repairs
Ashley Laurens
0407 755 252 or 5159 1470
Based in Omeo. My specialties include:
Internet Connections, Satellite TV Systems,
Misbehaving Computers, Wired and
Wireless Networks, Moving Phone Sockets,
and much more
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Contract Fencer
Omeo Region
Own design and self manufactured Gal
Steel Strainer and Stay Assemblies that Stay
two ways. No Dropping gates. Many fence
designs available to suit you needs using all
steel materials or a cheaper version with poly
droppers, all with or without electricity.
Contract prices available.
Contact Tim 5157 3355
Tony Ward will be in attendance at Omeo
on Monday the 10th of November 2014
The Omeo office is located at the
Octagon Book Shop, Day Avenue, Omeo
Please telephone the Bairnsdale Office
on: 5152 1677. for appointments
Omeoshire Lions Club News Sheet Page 5
SWIFTS CREEK FOOTBALL NETBALL
CLUB INC
Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Thursday 13th November 2014, 7.30pm
Swifts Creek FNC Club House
Finger Food Provided. All Welcome.
Vacancies requiring nominations
(All positions will be made vacant)
President- Vice President- Secretary- Treasurer
General Committee Members including 2xODFNL Delegates
Nominations should be delivered to the Secretary (Annie
Richardson) no later than Thursday 6th November.
Executive positions will be elected at the AGM.
Committee Members Resigning/Retiring
Tony Prendergast- Vice President
Annie Richardson- Secretary
Karin Harvey- Treasurer
The AGM will include a discussion regarding amending the
SCFNC constitution to reflect the following in accordance
with liquor licensing: ‘Any player, official, or umpire affiliated with the ODFNL will be an honorary member of the
SCFNC on the day of competition’.
A General Committee Meeting will follow the AGM.
CONTACT: Annie Richardson, Secretary
Mobile: 0408523498, Email: tve@net-tech.com.au
THE
PRESSING SHED
CAFÉ
OPEN FOR THE SEASON
Enjoy coffee and cake, or a delicious
lunch served on the deck overlooking the
olive groves and the beautiful
Tambo Valley at Tongio.
Open 10am – 4pm
Saturday and Sunday
October to Easter
Functions catered for all year
290 Bindi Road, Tongio
Just 3km off the Great Alpine Road
Between Swift’s Creek and Omeo
For bookings tel. 5159 4455
On behalf of the Hinnomunjie Campdraft Association,
I would like to thank all our musterers and workers in
the backyard ( Bluey Commins, Andrew ,Julie and
Travis Sutton, Stuart Stagg, Matt, Sophie and Jade
Clark, Bernard Flannagan, and Ron Connley and their
dogs), who did a great job both days in keeping
everything running smoothly.
Thank you to Alan Quirke for the use of his
machinery to do the ground and Brett Lancaster for
driving it. Thank you to Charles Connley for setting
up and running the PA system. Thank you also to BJ
Thorburn and Jackie Hughes for doing the first aid
over the two days. The Benambra CFA did a fabulous
job in the canteen, with breakfast, lunches and food
all day. The coffee ladies were very popular and the
Omeo Angling Club provided lovely teas both Friday
and Saturday night.
The fish and chips were very popular.
A special thank you to Bruce Commins and his family
for the great run of cattle, without which we could not
have our draft. Many people commented on how good
the cattle were and they certainly appreciated Bruce
allowing us to use them.
There were many comments about how well our draft
ran, the weather was kind to us and there were no
injuries, so it was a good start to the
GCA 2014-15 season.
Brenda Flannagan secretary.
SIMON’S ELEVATION
& TIPPER HIRE
0431 115 774
Tow behind 12m reach cherry picker hire
5 tonne payload tipper truck hire
Tow behind mulching machine hire
Specialising in :
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Tree lopping & pruning
Mulching up to 5 inch branches
All elevation handy man work ie.
Painting
Gutter cleaning
Sign cleaning
Window cleaning … and also
Domestic & Rural Fencing
Tipper hire … Rubbish removal
All cartage work
All work insured
Call 0431 115 774
7.00am –7.00pm 7 Days.
Omeoshire Lions Club News Sheet Page 6
Expressions of Interest
Permanent Part Time
REGISTERED NURSES DIV 1 & MEDICATION ENDORSED ENROLLED NURSES
Located in the foothills of Mt Hotham and Dinner Plain alpine resorts, the Omeo region offers a true high country
adventure for outdoor enthusiasts. We are currently seeking a motivated and multi skilled individuals to join our
Nursing Team. An exciting vacancy currently exists for a Division 1& Medication Endorsed Enrolled nurses
with:
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Excellent organisational skills.
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High order written, verbal, communication & assessment skills.
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Excellent clinical skills.
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Flexibility/adaptability to work as key contributing member in the multidisciplinary
team, to deliver patient centered care in a small organisation
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Aged and Acute care experience
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Knowledge of the aged care funding instrument
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Polished time management ability
For Position descriptions or for any further enquiries, please contact BJ Thorburn on 5159 0100
or e-mail:
finance-odh@omeohs.com.au
Applications, including the names of three professional referees, should be forwarded to:
Chief Executive Officer
Omeo District Health PO Box 42 Omeo Vic. 3898
or email to finance-odh@omeohs.com.au
by close of business Wednesday 12th November 2014
Previous applicants are not required to re-apply
.Stolen from Omeo Rec Reserve
Seeking information for the whereabouts of
Semi-commercial stainless steel exhaust canopy
Stolen from the Rec Reserve shearing shed.
Canopy was out of old kitchen before
renovations, This is a community asset and not
for anyone’s taking. If you have information on
the whereabouts or know of information,
please call Simon Lawlor (Pres) 0427591469
David Hill (Sec) 0417538220
or Tracey Ah Sam (Tres) 0428591456
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Annual General Meeting
Omeo Recreation Reserve
Committee of Management
AGM Wednesday the12th
of November 7.00pm
at the
Omeo Recreation Reserve.
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Could the person who borrowed
the ramps from the hospital trailer
please return them ASAP.
Or phone: 51590100…
Regards Glenn
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Seniors Movie
“The Grand Budapest Hotel”
Tuesday 11thof November 2014
2.00pm at the Shire Library
Please phone 5159 1455 to book.
Hope to see you there.
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Omeoshire Lions Club News Sheet Page 7
The Omeo Region Business & Tourism
Association Inc. will hold their
Annual General Meeting followed
by an Ordinary meeting at
Golden Age Hotel Day Ave
Omeo Tuesday
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25 November 2014
commencing at 7.00 pm
For further Information
contact Maureen Webb
secretary@omeoregion.com.au
The Omeo Library Van
is coming to the
Omeo Show
Why not come in for a browse of our
extensive collection
or join us for
Rhyme Time at 10:30am
and 12:30pm
(for children 0-4 years)
or
Story Time
at 11:00am
(for children 4 years and up)
ADVERTISEMENT
For Sale
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Cedar 8 pane obscure glass awning window
Wood awning windows with flyscreens
and winders—various sizes
Hume entrance door new 2040H & 820W
& 40MM thick
Fly screen door powder coated cream and lock
2 x internal door 4 panels
Car roof rack suite car with rails
4 x wooden bar stools
Solid wood double bunk
Double bed and base
Desk with 2 drawers
Timber grain dining table
Westinghouse 2 door fridge freezer water
and ice dispenser on door
Full size Westinghouse fridge only
Ride on Cox mower needs work.
Please call Colin on : 0429 936 184.
Peter Gardner - Independent
Candidate for Gippsland East
I have lived and worked in the Ensay and Swifts
Creek districts for 40 years and am now resident in
Bairnsdale. I have been concerned for some time that
the threat of climate change is real and may be far
worse than either the media or the politicians tell us.
Consequently I have been standing for office on a
‘Vote Climate Vote Solar’ ticket at all levels of
government. I have devoted my time and funds to this
process since 2008. I am standing again in Gippsland
East and have a range of policies to provide employment, improved emergency services and public
transport and the changeover to renewable sustainable
energy sources. In particular I also oppose any
unconventional gas or coal projects. More details can
be found on my website at www.petergardner.info
As this is a low budget campaign please spread the
word. I will not be allocating or directing preferences.
‘Vote Climate Vote Solar Vote 1 Gardner
in Gippsland East’
Authorised by H. Reddish
Mt Markey Winery Cassilis 3896
Omeoshire Lions Club News Sheet Page 8
Are you looking for that gift, that keeps
giving everyday, …… and makes life
so much easier!
A Thermomix is the BEST present to give your wife, husband, partner or child ….
And if you’re extra nice…..a friend!
A great gift for the person in your home that does the
cooking …and let’s face it, Mums are usually these people, who are busy
multi-tasking and doing heaps of other things,… cleaning up, bathing the kids,
getting tomorrows lunches organised, answering questions, homework etc. etc.
A Thermomix will help to free up some time for YOU! ……….It’s also great for
making baby food!
For your son or daughter that is moving out or heading
off to Uni next year. The Thermomix is portable, safe & easy to use. It has
BOOK A GROUP or ‘ONE
ON ONE’ DEMO TODAY!
To check it out... No obligation to buy!
Trudy Anderson Independent
Consultant | Thermomix
Mobile: 0428 599 250
trudy.thermomix@outlook.co
m www.thermomix.com.au
a passcode feature to stop new house mates using it! With the Multi-tiered cooking
system creating quick healthy meals couldn’t be easier. The Digital touch screen has
a cookbook at your fingertips. Removing the guess work….‘what shall I cook and
how’!? No burnt pots, thanks to the timer which stops the cooking process.
Fantastic Wedding present or for those who are starting
out. With 12 + features, including scales, no longer do we need a cupboard full of
appliances, the Thermomix pretty much does it all. Light, easy, and compact!
What do you get…. Thermomix All in One, THE BASIC
COOKBOOK & Recipe Chip, CUSTOMER CARE & after sales service
to help you on your journey, CONNECT with us on online
www.receipecommunity.com.au, COOKING classes, FACEBOOK COMMUNITY
for excellent tips, recipes and cost saving ideas, and NEWSLETTERS.
ASX PRESS RELEASE
30 October 2014
Stockman Project Proposal Passes Environmental Assessment
Independence Group NL (ASX: IGO) (“the Company) is pleased to advise that it has received notification from
the Victorian Minister for Planning that the proposed Stockman Copper-Zinc Project in East Gippsland can
proceed. This positive assessment marks an important milestone for the Project.
The Company is currently reviewing the Minister’s recommendations, which will be incorporated into the
Enhanced Feasibility Study. The Company expects to provide guidance on the outcomes from this study during
November 2014.
For further information contact Peter Bradford
Tony Walsh
Managing Director
Company Secretary/ General Manager Corporate
Independence group N/L
Independence Group N/L
Telephone 08 9238 8300
Telephone 08 9238 8300
John Yeates
Corporate Affairs
Independence Group N/L Telephone 08 9238 8300
Omeoshire Lions Club News Sheet Page 9
Advertisement- East Gippsland Shire Council
East Gippsland Shire Grants Program Round Two 2014/2015
Round Two 2014/2015 Opens Wednesday 5 November and closes Wednesday 7 January at 4pm.
Something has changed with our grants program application process.
We are moving to an online grants management program called Smartygrants.
This funding round will see the Arts and Heritage Alliance and Regional and District Event Sponsorship
(RADES) move to the online application process (Smartygrants).
Arts and Heritage Alliance and RADES applications must all be completed using Smartygrants. Please
contact the Arts and Culture Coordinator or the Events and Business Facilitator for assistance with
completing an application form 5153 9500.
The Community Grant streams- Community Projects, Facilities, Festivals and Events and Environment
and Sustainability will remain using the previous format for this round only. We will be transitioning to
the online application format for Round One 2015/2016.
Smartygrants is going to make applying for a grant so much easier and we will be here to help support
any applicants through this transition.
We are holding a series of Smartygrants community assistance workshops in these locations, there are
limited places so please RSVP to Ruth Fitzclarence, Community Support Planner on 51539500.
Date
Venue
Morning session
Tuesday 18/11
Bairnsdale Library
10:00am-12:00pm
Wednesday 19/11
Lakes Entrance
Palmers Road
Orbost Library
Business Centre
Bairnsdale Library
Tuesday 25/11
Lakes Entrance
Palmers Road
Orbost Library
Business Centre
Evening session
6:00pm-7:30pm
10:00am-12:00pm
6:00pm- 7:30pm
10:00am-12:00pm
6:00pm- 7:30pm
Please visit the council website for more information:
Website:
www.eastgippsland.vic.gov.au under About Us-Council Grants
Hard copy Community Grant stream application forms are also available at
Shire libraries and service centres.
Completed applications for the Community Grant streams can be lodged by:
Email:
feedback@egipps.vic.gov.au
Post:
Grants Program
East Gippsland Shire Council
PO Box 1618
BAIRNSDALE VIC 3875
In Person: At the Shire’s libraries and service centres
Omeoshire Lions Club News Sheet Page 10
129th ANNUAL OMEO SHOW
15TH November 2014
All the usual events are on again this year:
 WOODCHOP & CHAINSAW COMPETITIONS
 SHOW PERSON /TALENT QUEST NB change to time in Show
book – now 12 noon
 COOKERY
JAMS & PRESERVES
 FLOWERS
PHOTOGRAPHY ART
 HANDCRAFTS & GARMENTS
 WOODCRAFT
FLEECE WOOL
 SHEARING & WOOL HANDLING COMPETITIONS
 WHIP CRACKING
YARD DOG TRIALS
 HORSE EVENTS
HARNESSED HORSE EVENTS
PLUS
 MORE SIDESHOWS & RIDES THAN EVER BEFORE
 MITTAGUNDI DISPLAY
 OMEO DISTRICT HEALTH GYM DISPLAY
 COLOURING COMPETITION &
CHILDREN’S TREASURE HUNT
 FARM ANIMAL NURSERY & PONY RIDES
 EMERGENCY SERVICES DISPLAY – AMBULANCE,
SES, CFA, DEPI
 BENAMBRA & DISTRICT HISTORICAL MACHINERY DISPLAY
BBQs, FOOD VENDORS, TRADE STALLS & LOTS MORE
EARLY BIRD LUCKY GATE PRIZE – come through the gate before 12
noon & be in the draw for $100 voucher from Dwyers Toyota – drawn
at 12.15pm & announced on the central PA. Keep your gate ticket.
THANKYOU TO ALL OF OUR SPONSORS & VOLUNTEERS FOR WITHOUT YOU THE OMEO SHOW WOULD NOT HAPPEN.