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Donnybrook & Balingup Community News
On-line at www.donnybrook.crc.net.au/pp
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LOCAL WAR HEROES TO BE REMEMBERED
AT MEMORIAL RE-DEDICATION
On Saturday, 2nd May 2015, the Donnybrook War Memorial will be re-dedicated to the
memory of the fallen at a ceremony to be held at the memorial commencing at 11:00am in
the presence of The Hon. Graham Edwards AM, WA RSL President; other local RSL Branch
Presidents, RSL members, Donnybrook-Balingup Shire Councillors and local dignitaries.
The re-dedication service will be administered by Rev. Mavis Tyler, Anglican Minister-atlarge in the region, and is open to all who choose to attend.
Notable among the many locals who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in two World Wars
and the many more restricted engagements since, in which members of our committed
Defence Forces have participated are:
Albert George Clifford
one of seven children of
Thomas and Emma Clifford,
who was born in Nhill,
Victoria in 1890. The family
originally worked around
Northwest Victoria and
about the South Australian
and Victorian borders before
travelling to Kalgoorlie,
Perth and ultimately to
Brookhampton, then known
as Thomson’s Brook, where
we know they lived in 1896.
Family lore has it that Bert
was a good runner who also
played cricket. He is included
in a Premiership photograph
of the Donnybrook Football Club dated 1912.
He enlisted at Helena Vale, near Blackboy Hill Camp,
on 3 September 1914, a fateful day for Bert, for he
was to die two years later on that same date.
He sailed from Albany on his Majesty’s Australian
Troopship “Ascanius” on 2 November 1914 to Egypt
where they trained and is included in the famous photo
“The Warriors” on the Pyramids at Cheops Egypt. From
there he sailed to the Dardanelles and was one of the
first ashore at Gallipoli.
Such was the rate of attrition that in Bert’s two years of
service, having started as a Private on 15/9/1914, he
became a Corporal on 10/10/1914, Sergeant the very
next day, Company Sergeant Major on 17/10/1915,
2nd Lieutenant on 12/3/1916, and finally Lieutenant
on 18/8/1916, before dying in action on 3/9/1916.
He was subsequently posthumously awarded the Military Cross by King George V for the “gallantry and
devotion to duty in the field” which led to his death.
John Merrifield Hearman
was born in England in
November
1910
and
migrated to Australia with
his parents and sister Joan
in 1913, settling in Donnybrook on their arrival. He
served with the 2/16th
Infantry Battalion during
the Second World War,
initially in Syria where he
displayed great courage
and initiative, despite being
wounded. He was later at
Kokoda. In 1943 John,
who was now a major, was
mentioned in Despatches.
After the war he returned
to the family farm in Donnybrook before entering
State politics in 1950. He eventually rose to the post
of Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, a position he
held for nine years and which earned him the honour
of being appointed a Commander of the Order of St.
Michael and St. George (CMG). John and his wife Jean
had four children, two sons, Bruce and Peter, who still
live in the area, and two daughters, Anne and Janet.
More information about the ceremony is available
from the local RSL Branch President, Ric Evans or the
Hon. Secretary, Geoff Box.
See RSL flyer inserted in this edition.
Supported by:
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INSIDE:
pp 4-5: Music, drama and writing
p 6: Fire and Rescue open day
p 25: Equipment for sporting clubs
p 9: Principal, Peter Sell, retires
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MEETING ROOM HIRE
The Donnybrook CRC has a meeting room that can be
hired out at $15/ hr or $40/day. Community groups that
become CRC members can get an even better rate.
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Cyber safety expert Alastair MacGibbon has been
appointed to the new role of Children’s e-Safety
Commissioner to help combat cyberbullying in the South
West, Member for Forrest Nola Marino said today.
“Over the past four years, much of my time has
been spent providing cybersafety and cyberbullying
sessions for schools—from preschool through to year
12” Mrs Marino said. “In my experience during this
time, the majority of young people and their parents
are not aware of online risks, particularly those on
social media sites.”
“The Coalition went to the 2013 election with a
commitment to establish a Children’s e-Safety Commissioner and to establish an effective complaints system,
backed by legislation, to get harmful material down
fast from large social media sites.“
Mr MacGibbon has over 15 years’ experience in the
field of online safety and security. He worked for 15
years as an Agent with the Australian Federal Police,
including an appointment as founding Director of the
Australian High Tech Crime Centre.
“Research has found that over a 12 month period, one
in five Australian children aged eight to seventeen
are exposed to cyberbullying, and the overwhelming
message from the Australian public is that we must do
more to protect Australian kids online – it will be the
mission of this office to do just that,” he said.
Roads to Recovery funding
COUNCILS in the South West have received their latest
share of Australian Government $2.1 billion Roads to
Recovery program to assist with local road construction
and maintenance.
Federal Member for Forrest Nola Marino said today
that councils in the region would receive nearly $1.5
million in March to spend on locally identified road
projects.
Councils in the Forrest electorate receiving Roads to
Recovery payments in this round include:
Shire of Donnybrook Balingup: $102,762
The Australian Government supports local governments
to provide vital infrastructure and services through
Financial Assistance Grants, Bridges Renewal, Black
Spot and Roads to Recovery Programmes.
More information on these programs is available online
at www.infrastructure.gov.au.
BASIC COMPUTER HELP FOR BEGINNERS.
Do you want basic help using computers and internet?
Volunteer staff member Alice will be available at the
Donnybrook Resource Centre on Monday and Friday
between 10am and 4pm to answer questions and
assist with computer and internet use such as Word,
email, Google, Facebook, Skype and so on.
This help is free, but as the demand for the service is
unknown, a half hour is the limit if others are waiting.
Please call 9731 2177 to make an appointment.
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Black Diggers Westlink telecast
Residents in regional Western Australia will have the
opportunity to see a telecast of Black Diggers, one of
the theatrical highlights from this year’s Perth International Arts Festival.
Through a series of vignettes, the cast of male actors
tell of the hundreds of dispossessed Aboriginal soldiers
who heard the call to arms and stepped up to fight for
Australia on the battlefields of Europe.
Drawing from interviews with the families of these
soldiers, as well as conversations with veterans, historians and academics, the production tells a story of
honour and sacrifice, with a lightness of touch and an
Aussie-larrikin attitude.
By turns witty, moving and enlightening, it is an important
part of the 2015 Anzac Centenary commemorations.
Black Diggers is a co-production between the Queensland Theatre company and the Sydney Festival, and was
written by Tim Wright and Directed by Wesley Enoch.
Black Diggers will be telecast via Westlink on Friday
24 April and 7.30pm. Call 9731 2177 to book a seat
at the Donnybrook CRC.
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April 2015
Released 10 March 2015
Department of Finance
Community Services
Intelligence - CSI
NGALA - Conversations about
Sleep-Complete Session
covering ages 0 - Day Care
Rules Are Cool
Westlink Community TV
Initiative
Replay of all sessions followed by Question & Answer Replay
Apr 1 & 2 9am, 1pm, 6pm & 9pm
Developmental information and helpful hints to help you and your child
get better sleep.
Apr 1, 2, 3, 6 to 10, 13 to 17, 20 to 24, 27, 28 and 29 - 8:00am and
5:00pm
Will Larfalot from The Constitutional Centre of Western Australia along
with his friends from the town of Parkesville come up with a set of rules
– a constitution for their town
Apr 20 to 24 – 1.30pm
6:00:00 PM Charlies Kitchen - everyday people are invited to cook their delicious home-style
meals
6:30:00 PM Bringing Communities with You - Dr. Erica Smyth
6:41:41 PM Contemporary Old Salts
6:54:54 PM Loving Life in the Country - Dalwallinu
6:59:49 PM Beyond the Farm Gate – Highlighting some challenges of farming and identifies some
practical ways that farmers maintain positive mental health
7:17:08 PM Ord Redevelopment Project
7:32:27 PM Oz Innovation – A look at the future in technology created by West Australians with
Russell Goodrick
8:32:27 PM Sweet & Sour – Community orientated panel talk show now available on Westlink
Apr 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25 and 29 - 6:00pm;
Apr 2, 9, 16 and 23 - 10:30am;
Apr 3, 10, 17 and 24 - 2:30pm;
Apr 5, 12, 19 and 26 - 12:00pm
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The 2015 Dardanup Art Spectacular Exhibition
and Art trail will be held 15 - 17 May
with a prize pool of $4000.
Entry forms and info available from website:
www.dardanupartspectacular.com.au
Contact us by email on
info@dardanupartspectacular.com.au
or call 97216087
Entries close on 28 April.
Documentary Launch Honours Great War Hero
A documentary highlighting the bravery of Victoria
Cross winner Irishman Martin O’Meara was launched
at Waters Edge Cafe in Bunbury last week.
Produced by editor of Irish Scene magazine Fred
Rea and filmed and edited by local documentary
maker Kim Redman, the 40min documentary follows
O’Meara’s journey from County Tipperary Ireland to
Australia in 1912.
O’Meara worked as a sleeper cutter in the jarrah forest
around Collie before enlisting in the Australian Allied
Forces in the Great War. It was at Pozieres in France
where O’Meara on August 9 1916 earned his VC for
saving the lives of more than 20 of his wounded Digger
mates stranded in no-man’s land while under a barrage
of heavy artillery and without regard for his own safety.
Sadly on his return to Australia, O’Meara was diagnosed with ‘shell shock’ (later termed as Post Traumatic
Stress Disorder) and confined to a mental institute at
Claremont where he died in December 1935 without
never appreciating the peace he had helped fight for.
Copies of the documentary will be available for
purchase on Anzac Day at the Waters Edge Cafe
where the play ‘Under Any Old Gum Tree’ based
on O’Meara’s war experiences will be hosted by the
John Boyle O’Reilly Association with support of the
City of Bunbury as part of Anzac 100th Anniversary
Commemorations.
Contact Tom Dillon on 0417 986 298 or 97 214 533
or email bdillon1@bigpond.com
Donnybrook Arts and Craft Group
Come and see our creative handiwork at the Apple
Festival on Saturday 4 April. We are in our own Arts
and Craft Interactive Marquee where there will be a
variety of arts and craft on display, demonstrations
and opportunities to have a go yourself. We’re hoping
to showcase spinning, rug hooking, pottery, mosaics,
glass copper foiling and much more. We look forward
to seeing you there.
There are more workshops in the Guide Hall this month.
Robin is running a Rag Rug Hooking Workshop on
Monday, 13 April. Places are limited so let her know if
you are interested before 7 April (Robin - 9731 2874).
Jacky is running fortnightly sessions in Mixed Media
Journal Making on Monday mornings 11 and 27 April
(Jacky – 0418920009).
If you are interested in practising, learning or teaching
arts and craft then do come along and see us in the
Guide Hall on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays,
between 10.00am and 2.00pm. We love sharing what
we do and meeting new faces.
Robin Inkpen, President
9731 2874
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Local Arts Scene
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MEMOIR: MINE THOSE MEMORIES TO FEED THE MUSE
On 17 April, writing tutor and author Sarah Evans will be
holding a memoir writing workshop for the Donnybrook
Writers’ Group in the Donnybrook Library from 2-4pm.
According to Sarah, memories are a writer’s unique
resource. Whether you are writing fact or fiction, these
gems can enrich your writing, adding colour, depth and
emotion to an otherwise pedestrian piece of work. She
will discuss basic writing techniques and offer tips on
how to tackle memoir writing without getting bogged
in the details.
Sarah invites you to come along
with a notepad and pen and enjoy
some short, fun exercises to flex your
memory muscle. You don’t have to be a
member of the writers’ group but there
is a small charge of $5.00 for non
members. Please phone Jo on 9731
0483 or email johamlet@bigpond.
com to book your place.
DRAMA, MUSIC AND HISTORIC WALK
John Boyle O’Reilly Association (not-for-profit), with
support of the City of Bunbury, present the award winning
play ‘Under Any Old Gum Tree’ at the Waters Edge
Cafe, Cobblestone Drive Bunbury on Anzac Day Sat 25
April at 7pm, followed by the Celtic rhythms of Sparrow.
Sun 26 April, join us on a free guided tour on the John Boyle
O’Reilly Heritage Trail, Buffalo Rd, Australind at 10am.
For booking inquiries contact Tom Dillon on 0417 986
298 or 97 214 202 or bdillon1@bigpond.com.
ART AND AUCTION TO SUPPORT VAL LISHMAN FOUNDATION
Bunbury will be hosting a Resin Art Exhibition along
with a silent auction fundraising event on Friday 17
April from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. Talented local artists
“Adamanda Art” have created the stunning Resin Art
work being displayed. Funds raised from this event will
be used to support the Val Lishman Health Research
Foundation's work in our local community. View the
website at http://www.vlfoundation.com.au
We're in the process of collecting merchandise for the
event, and we request your assistance in making the
Art exhibition and silent auction event a success. By
donating an item (no item is too small, we can package
smaller items together), you'll be making a tax-deductible contribution that will help the South West based,
“Val Lishman Foundation” continue to improve health
and wellbeing in regional areas.
Won’t you consider donating an item to support the
continued work of the Val Lishman Health Research
Foundation? You may reach Natalie at 0438216788
or natalie@kukafurniture.com.au, or call by the shop
at 181 Blair St Bunbury, to find out how you can participate in the Art Exhibition and silent auction.
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Yabberup Hall presents
Sparrow
Supported by our local Bluegrass Band ‘Short Grass’
Ticket Price: $30 ($25 for YCA
members) includes a sausage sizzle
as we’ll continue the party after
we have worn Sparrow out. BYO
alcohol; tea and coffee provided.
Only 80 tickets available.
Book your tickets: email
christinewessling@westnet.
com.au and pay your funds to
Yabberup Community Association
BSB:
633-000
Account Number:
140783101
Reference: Your Surname and Phone
Number; tickets will then be emailed to you, or call Chris Wessling
97321258 for alternative arrangements.
Non-discounted tickets are also available at Donnybrook Newsagency.
Sparrow is a progressive acoustic Celtic quartet, playing thrilling
shows of original and familiar songs.
They truly are an exceptional band with musical roots spanning
the globe. With the drive of Celtic fiddling, spontaneity of jazz,
soul of the blues and intricacies of chamber music, Sparrow does
a remarkable job of merging the diverse stylistic aspects in a way
which captivates and energizes audiences.
Would like to invite you to our Annual
Supper, Dinner and Matinee Show at the
Big Apple Theatre, 186 Grist Rd, Donnybrook
NORMA LEIGH NURSING HOME
A Comedy written by Jo Hamlet
Directed by Sandra Scaffidi
Friday 22 May: Dinner (3 course meal) $55 per head
Doors Open 6pm. Dinner starts 6.30 pm. B.Y.O
Saturday 23 May: Dinner (3 course meal) $55 per head
Doors Open 6pm. Dinner starts 6.30 pm. B.Y.O
Sunday 26 April 2015, 4pm.
Pinning a genre or label to this
band is a difficult task as it is very
new musical style. In the face of this
dilemma they are currently going
with “WA based progressive acoustic
Celtic quartet, with an innovative mix
of contemporary traditional folk and
ballads fused with elements of bluegrass
and jazz”... a bit of a mouthful, but
they’re working on it.
This year, alongside local gigs, they
are looking forward to performing
at the Fairbridge Folk Festival as
featured guest artists, the National Celtic Festival and the 2016
Tamworth Country Music Festival. They are also very excited to be
recording an album of original works which they will be launching
later on in the year.
Featuring the combined talents of Fiona Rea (guitar/mandolin/
vocals & percussion), Jane Morris (guitar/vocals/flute & whistles), Jon
Edwards (guitar/ vocals/ mandolin/ banjo & bazouki) and Charlie
McCarthy (fiddle), Sparrow is attracting a lot of attention...As with
Perch Creek and Daniel Champagne, you will soon be able to say,
“Sure, I knew them before they were famous!”
Check them out: https://soundcloud.com/sparrow-perth
“NORMA” REHEARSALS REV UP
We would like to welcome to the cast two new members
who have never acted before. This is proving to be
quite hilarious in rehearsals and we are having a bit
of fun with it.
As the Dinner shows are so popular we are doing
three this time. The tickets will be in the Newsagents
on 13 April. As we only seat 40 per show get in early.
We are looking for a makeup artist or maybe a face
painter who can adapt. If you know of someone please
give me a ring. The cast is all working hard to get the
show into shape.
Sandra Scaffidi—for The Donnybrook Theatre.
Photo: L-R Wendell Mann, Geoff Gibbs, Pam Slaney,
Jackie Cavill and Deborah Henley-Clark.
Friday 29 May: Supper $27 per head
Doors Open 7.30pm. Show starts 8.00pm. B.Y.O
Saturday 30 May: Dinner (3 course meal) $55 per head
Doors Open 6pm. Dinner starts 6.30 pm. B.Y.O
Sunday 31 May: Matinee (Afternoon Tea) $23 per head.
Doors Open 1.30pm. Show starts 2.00pm.
Tickets from Donnybrook Newsagency
97311059 EFTPOS available
(no door sales)
We are a not-for-profit Troupe. Sorry no concessions.
Enquiries please phone 9731 1236.
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Fire Fun for All!
Not even a rainy day could put out the fire frenzy
created by Donnybrook Volunteer Fire and Rescue’s
open day on Saturday March 14. A crowd of many
children and adults joined the brigade in their celebration of 50 years of service. Children were able to
live a day in the life of a fire fighter through crawling into a smoke filled tunnel, putting out ‘flames’ in a
burning house and enjoying a well-deserved sausage
sizzle after all their hard work. Stephanie Green, the
DFES Community Engagement Officer, was also busy
throughout the day providing community members with
vital information to keep their homes safe during all
kinds of emergencies. The day was concluded with
a Vehicle Rescue demonstration where two volunteer
casualties were freed from a car using the Jaws of
Life and cared for by St John Ambulance Volunteers.
This demonstration was narrated by area manager
Pete Thomas who was able to explain the complex
process of road crash rescue and demonstrate the
workmanship between services required to provide
the best possible outcomes. In the evening Donnybrook
Fire and Rescue celebrated their 50 years of service
by inviting all past and present volunteers to share an
evening of memories. This night was accompanied by
some of the brigades most well respected past volunteers including foundation members John Campbell and
Colin Howlett as well as previous captain Mark Anderson. Deputy Commissioner Lloyd Bailey represented
DFES along with Superintendent John Tilman, District
Officer Phil Brandrett and Area Manager Pete Thomas.
Donnybrook Fire and Rescue would like to thank the
community for its support and look forward to the next
50 years. Photos: l-r, Keeping our houses safe with Fire-
fighter Brian Marsh,
Get Down Low and Go Go Go with
Firefighter Brad Howe, Fire Fighter Briohny giving a helping
hand, Past and Present Members of the Last 50 Years, Fire
Fire-fighters working alongside St John’s volunteers. EM
Anything but FROZEN!
We were blessed with a full moon and a stunning
autumn evening for the last film in Donnybrook-Balingup’s summer series of outdoor films.
Almost 600 locals and visitors to the region, many of
whom were aged 8 years and under . . . spilled into
Donnybrook’s Amphitheatre to watch the Disney classic,
Frozen!
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“Had we known, we could have registered a Guinness
Book of Records bid for the most ‘Disney heroines in
one place at one time’!” laughed Shire President Steve
Dilley. “It was a little like being at a mums & bubs session
at Bunbury cinema, where it’s more about getting out
with a bunch of friends than being engrossed in the
story line of the film,” he continued.
Pint sized Elsa’s and Anna’s were literally everywhere!
And like their on screen heroes they were brave, free
and loud . . . right through the screening of the film.
It was apparent that many had seen the film once or twice
before, while others were enjoying it for the first time.
And what’s not to enjoy because the laughs are real, the
animation and the soundtrack are simply superb. Ice has
never looked so good, except possibly in real life.
With financial assistance from Lotterywest, the Shire
was able to host four outdoor films this season!
Photos: above, -L-R-James, Finn, Charlie, Asher, Andy & Jamie
Turnbull.
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SERIOUS FUN AT THE REC
CENTRE OPEN DAY
Loads of fun was had by all who
attended Donnybrook Recreation
Centre’s Open Day on Friday 20
March, 2015.
The Centre was open from 7am for
lap swimmers and gym enthusiasts
to kick start their day with an early
morning work out!
Judy Bishop’s big group of Aqua
Rhythm participants got the water
churning in the pool, while the
Centre’s newest fitness instructor,
Steve Pendleton, had the circuit gym
participants huffing and puffing in
the stadium. Remarkably, there were
plenty of laughs despite the cries of
joyful pain.
Shire President, Steve Dilley, said “I’m
thrilled that so many local community
members took the opportunity to
come down and have a look around
the Centre. It’s a fabulous community
resource and there is always something new on offer for people of all
ages. We have some very talented
and enthusiastic instructors at the
Centre and the quality of the fitness
programs and swim classes are
second to none.”
The Three Plus Club was a hive of
activity in the Function Room as
Melinda worked her magic with the
local tiny tots.
Many people took up the opportunity
to have a look through the Gym and
have a chat to the staff on the day.
Gyms can be a little daunting at first
but the Centre’s instructors were keen
to point out that they can assist you
into a program that suits your level
of fitness.
The afternoon pool party gave kids
the opportunity to let off some steam
and start the weekend with plenty of
healthy fun. Unfortunately, the party
was cut short to make way for some
serious fun, as Sally Baker took over
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Shire Shorts
the reins and took the junior swim
club through its paces.
The main event of this year’s Donnybrook Recreation Centre Open Day
was the 20th Anniversary celebrations of the popular roller disco! The
theme of the night was super heroes
and there were plenty of pint sized
heroes on skates!
Centre Manager Jill McLean, was
there on the night 20 years ago when
the Centre hosted its first roller disco.
“There are mums and dads here
tonight with their youngsters, who
were here as primary school aged
roller disco participants way back in
the beginning,” said Jill delightedly.
“Many people have helped make this
event such a long term favourite, but
one person in particular is DJ Dave
Lovette. Dave has been a wonderful
supporter of the Centre. We were
both here when the roller discos
commenced, and for 20 years he
continues to arrive with a smile, ready
to make the night special for our local
kids,” explained Jill.
Of course if you missed the Open
Day last Friday you’re welcome to
drop into the Centre any day for a
look around and the staff will be
happy to chat to you!
Photos: top to bottom, Roller Disco L-R Imogen Smith, Amy Martindale as
Wonderwomen and Tara Gidgup.
Jasmine Chown with Carole as Catwoman.
Instructor Steve Pendleton showing Bernie
Moore how it’s done.
Gym Circuit Participants after their
workout - Instructor Steve Pendleton rear with mo.
Aqua Rhythm class with Judy Bishop
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“Rachel takes the same commuter train every morning. Every
day she rattles down the track, flashes past a stretch of cozy
suburban homes, and stops at the signal that allows her to daily
watch the same couple breakfasting on their deck. She’s even
started to feel like she knows them. Their life--as she sees it--is
perfect. Not unlike the life she recently lost. And then she sees
something shocking. It’’s only a minute until the train moves on,
but it’s enough. Now everything’s changed. Unable to keep it to
herself, Rachel offers what she knows to the police, and becomes
inextricably entwined in what happens next, as well as the lives of
everyone involved. Has she done more harm than good?”
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CLEARING THE CONFUSION AROUND CARBON
AND TREES
Ever wondered how much carbon is stored in trees and
whether you can get carbon credits for trees? Want
to know what the risks and opportunities are for farm
forestry? Then come along to the Catching Carbon with
Trees Field Day to be held in Bridgetown on April 22.
Wendy Wilkins, South West Catchments Council
Sustainable Agriculture Project Manager, said “There
has been a lot of uncertainty in relation to the carbon
market but that has now been cleared up, so it was
felt important to update landholders particularly in
relation to trees and carbon.”
Forestry consultant Dr Peter Ritson, who developed
the carbon methodology for farm forestry, will outline
what carbon opportunities there are from trees.
The free field day will be held from 10am to 3.30pm
on April 11 and includes lunch. Numbers are limited, so
to avoid disappointment register with Wendy Wilkins
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ACCOLADES FOR DONNYBROOK
HOME TIMBER AND HARDWARE
Farewell to Peter Sell
After eight years as Principal of St Mary's School
Donnybrook, Peter Sell is moving on to take up his
posting as Principal of St Anne's Harvey.
Mr Sell however has, due to the sudden death of the
previous Principal at St. Anne's, been relieving Principal at the school, so has come to know the teachers
and students in his time there during the last term of
2014 and the first term of 2015.
He will officially take over in Term Two. Mr Sell said
the number of students -169- is higher than Donnybrook which is around 135.
During his time in Donnybrook, St Mary's has grown
both in building size as well as students numbers which
when he came totalled 79. The number of students has
been steadily growing with a bit of a spike in the last
two years.
"The cooperation of parents at the school has been
great and they have been very supportive, as has the
P and F," said Mr Sell. " I'm sorry to be leaving Donnybrook and the great staff, the people and the children.
The School Board has been instrumental in the input,
administration and advice since I have been here."
Thank you, Peter, for eight years of dedication and
hard work for St Mary's Donnybrook.
At the time of going to print, a new Principal for
Donnybrook had not yet been appointed.
PH
Having previously won two WA State awards when
trading as Thrifty Link, Glen and Kim Miller have now
been named ‘2014 WA Store of the Year’ for their
Donnybrook Hardware and Garden store.
This is the first one for them in the Home Timber and
Hardware Group, and Glen and Kim had no idea they
were getting the award.
"We were encouraged to attend the Home Timber
and Hardware Group's National Trade Conference
Awards in the Gold Coast on 5 March as there would
be a special announcement made. We wondered what
the announcement would be and on the second day
of the conference the awards were presented," said
Glen,"After naming all the other States they named the
three finalists of WA businesses. Margaret River, Two
Dog, Merredin and us. It was a complete surprise, and
we were speechless when they announced our names
especially as Margaret River had won it for the previous three years."
These awards don't come easy, but recognise the high
calibre of trade expertise across the National Hardware Group, all the while acknowledging the franchise
group's top performers at a State and National level
during the past 12 months.
Described as one of the hard working quiet achievers,
Donnybrook Hardware and Garden continually strives
to provide exceptional customer service and best practice retail services to their customers.
"This amazing award is a testament to the tremendous
team that we have here, and we always ensure that we
provide our customers with excellent service. The great
culture we have in our store plays a huge role in the
success of our business," Glen said.
There are close to 300 Home Timber and Hardware
stores nationally so to take out the State award is
reason for the Millers to smile.
Glen said he would like to thank their dedicated staff
for assisting them in achieving the award and the icing
on the cake was outdoing Margaret River.
Congratulations to Glen and Kim and all their staff
for a job well done, and for providing such a choice
service to our community and surrounding areas. PH
Photo: l-r, Elizabeth, Glen and Kim Miller with their award.
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WATER DAMAGE FORCES
CAFE CLOSURE
Popular Nonecup Cafe didn’t do well
from the early autumn break in the
weather. Owner, Carolyn Hayes was
greeted on Wednesday morning
with 5cm of water on the floor, a
ceiling cave-in and water damage to
floor-coverings, benches, equipment
and food storage. Wiring was torn
away with the collapsed ceiling and
was shorting onto the wet surfaces.
Water was pouring from the light
fittings and rust was forming on grilltops.
Carolyn has been told that her business could be out of action for two
months, while the internal and external repairs and replacements take
place. Meanwhile she and her nine
staff are looking for other ways to
make ends meet.
The morning after the flood all her
staff came in, unbidden, to help
with the clean-up, for which she is
very grateful. Carolyn remarked
how helpful the Shire has been
when advising her how to deal
with this situation. The building
owners’ insurance assessor advised
Carolyn that the damage was
caused by holes in the guttering.
Unfortunately, this set-back has
come at the busiest and potentially most profitable time of year.
Nonecup Cafe will not be open
when the busy Easter period brings
a lot of business to Donnybrook,
but Carolyn is hoping to be able
to put together a pop-up kitchen
in the interim, so those customers
who love the fish and chip nights
will not be disappointed. CA
GHOSTS IN BALINGUP?
No! There couldn’t be ghosts in Balingup! Well, 36
people equipped with torches recently set out on a
night exploratory tour of Balingup to prove or dispel
this rumour on a cool Saturday night. And what a night
it was. Organised by the Balingup Historical Society,
the tour ran for around 90 minutes and covered a
large portion of the town.
The first ghost that we saw was a barber with blood
streaming down from above his hairline. Because he
was from the 1800’s, he was also the local dentist.
After he offered to shear an already bald person,
he extracted a tooth from a distraught tour guide. No
blood though?
Just up the road we encountered a beautiful old lady
who ran a boarding house in pre-World War 1 days.
After explaining what she had to do daily, she courteously invited us in to have a bowl of soup when we
next passed by.
Next we met the 1914 Station Master at the site of
the old railway station. He had his signal light going
and related what was happening at that time with
the railways. Unfortunately, he had to leave quickly
because the Porter had delivered his call-up papers
for the War. The Porter then trekked us to the Post
Office where we found a young girl in a tree. From
that vantage point she threw missiles at passers by
while telling us why she did that and what kids got up
to in those days.
After struggling up a small hill, and moving into the
bush a little way, the then local Range Master narrated
some stories about the local rifle range in the early
1900’s. Strangely enough, this man was operating a
laptop as we arrived!! What a ghost!!
A hike downhill through some bush brought us to a
Chinese lady who was in distress. She couldn’t find her
son! Unfortunately, nor could we, given the differences
in our time spans and despite her pleas for help as she
disappeared into the night.
Then came the blacksmith from around 1900. He quickly
explained what his job entailed and how that profession
was an essential part of the town way back then.
Last, but not least, we were treated to some stories by the
only one, of eighteen people who enlisted from Balingup,
to return from WW1. You can imagine the impact that
catastrophe had on the small town at that time.
Returning to our starting point after much laughter and
many insights into old Balingup, we were treated to
a light supper, the highlight of which was cup cakes
adorned with miniature ghosts.
Congratulations are offered to the organisers and the
ghosts for an absolutely fabulous evening that blew
the minds of most of the tourers. The organisation could
not be faulted and the information provided by the
ghosts and tour guides provided a huge insight into
how Balingup was over 100 years ago.
Were the ghosts real? Why not take the tour and find
out? J & R Lynch
Next tour: Saturday 7 November.
Photo: Wendy Trow submitted to the removal of a troublesome tooth by the bloodied dentist/barber.
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Community Diary
Arts & Crafts: At the Blue Guide Hall, Cnr Marmion
& Ramsay St. TUES: Visitors welcome to learn a new
craft or get back into craft work. Casual membership
$3.00 per visit. Spinning, Weaving, Pottery, Knitting
& Crocheting. WED: All welcome to learn and enjoy
the traditional craft of rug hooking. THURS: Mosaic
Madness. Summer craft day times are 9am – 1pm, BYO
lunch with tea, coffee & biscuits available. Pre-school
children are welcome if they are well supervised by
a parent. Contact: Robin 9731 2874, Yvonne 9732
1235 or Claire Connolly 9731 2927.
Argyle/Irishtown Bush Fire Brigade: Training 2nd
Sunday of the month - 9.00am at the Fire Shed in
Knights Rd, Argyle. Meetings bi-monthly on the 2nd
Sunday of the month at 11am at the Fire Shed, Knights
Rd, Argyle, in October, December, February and April.
Badminton Kirup: (Mixed) Thursdays, 7.30pm at Kirup
Hall. Call Anja 97641321.
Balingup Lions Club: meets every second Thursday of
the month at 7.00pm at the Community Centre, Balingup.
Balingup Patchwork and Craft Group, every Thursday in the Balingup Recreation Centre from 10am to
3pm. New members are most welcome. Tea and coffee
provided; BYO lunch. For further information contact
Pam 9764 1285 or Wendy Holmes 9764 1038.
Balingup Playgroup, Tuesdays 9.15 - 11.00 am at
Balingup Primary School. Please bring a piece of fruit
to share. Phone Rosie 97641781 for details.
Balingup Progress Association: Meetings 1st Wednesday of the month 7pm at the Community Centre opp
Balingup Tavern.
Balingup Valley Voices: We sing a wide range of
songs with an accomplished pianist. Join us on Tuesday
from 4-5pm at the Balingup Recreation Centre. $1/
week. Contact 9764 1080, Michael 9764 1242 or
Marjorie 9764 1331.
Balingup Writers meet between 9am and noon every
second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Interested?
Contact Jenny 9756 2085 or Tanya 9764 1274
Begonia Society of Donnybrook: meets 1.30 for 2pm
start on the 4th Saturday each month at the CWA Hall.
9731 1926 or 9731 0256. Bindi Yoga: runs during the school term Tues & Fri
mornings from 9:30-11am at the CWA opp the Shire
and Mon nights from 6-7:30pm at the Donnybrook
Library in the Seniors’ Room. Practising Dru Yoga, suitable for beginners, $10 per session. Contact Claire
Connolly on 9731 2927 / 0415 670 139 or email:
bindigreeneyes@hotmail.com
Blackwood Community Circus: Saturdays 10am
Balingup Recreation Centre. Adrian: 0458 056 306
Boot-scooting: at Donnybrook Masonic Hall. Mondays
10am and Thursdays 1pm. Beginners Wednesdays
7.30pm. Phone 9731 1018 for details.
Boyanup Farmers Market: Every 4th Sunday, of the
month except for Dec, 3rd Sunday. Phone: 0448 806 833.
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Child Health Clinic: D’brook, Monday & Thursday:
8.30am–3.30pm (by appointment only).Tuesday:
9am-3.30pm, Boyanup, Ph: 9731 5481 Group Sessions:
Postnatal, Positive Parenting, Parenting Toddlers, Sleep
Programme, Bedwetting advice. Immunisation Clinic: 3rd
Thursday of the month (by appointment) at the Donnybrook Child Health Clinic, 10 Allnutt Street, Donnybrook.
Contact Therese or Stephanie on 9731 0341.
Donnybrook Apple Festival Committee: Meetings
held every two weeks (usually on a Thursday – pending
committee work commitments) E: info@donnybrookapplefestival.com W: www.donnybrookapplefestival.
com P: 0400 224 158 (John Hayes)
Donnybrook Classic Auto Club. New members
welcome. Meetings 3rd Sunday of month 10am, Community Centre, Allnutt Street Donnybrook. 9731 0669.
Donnybrook Community Choir: Sings Wed
7-9pm
at Donnybrook Tennis Club. All welcome. Ph 9731 1605
Donnybrook Community Workshop (Men’s Shed
Aust): Tuesday night 6pm onwards BBQ & Projects.
Variety of projects to help with or do your own. Run by
Men’s Shed Australia as the Dbk Community W’shop
for Metal Working Projects. Old Shire Depot, Victory
Lane. Ph: 9731 1034.
Donnybrook CWA: Meets every second Thursday
10am to 12pm and alternate Tuesday evenings
7.30pm-9.30pm. Come along and meet other local
ladies and make new friends, learn a new skill, get
involved in the community and have some fun. New
members welcome. CWA Hall - 2 Bentley St Donnybrook. Contacts: Carolyn 0411 66 55 77/chayes@
lowdenridge.com.au, Karen 0427 211 008 karenmello@hotmail.com, Kathryn 0427 427 705 knollcando@westnet.com.au
Donnybrook Dance Academy: Jazz, Tap, Classical
and Acrobatic classes: Tue and Thur afternoons at
Memorial hall (from 3 1/2 years upwards). Contact:
Alison Delbridge 9731 2404
Donnybrook District High School P&C Meetings: 2nd Thursday of the month 7.30pm at the
Dbk Community Library (except school holidays).
Contact Gwendoline Nidd (president) 9731
0396 or Box 152 Donnybrook 6239. Secretary,
donnybrookdhs.p.c@gmail.com
Donnybrook Football and Sporting Club:
Training Wednesday & Friday for Seniors,
Juniors: Tuesday & Thursday, V C Mitchell Park,
Marmion Street, Donnybrook Phone: 9731 1219
Club open Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
Donnybrook Historical Society: meets every third
Thursday of the month. Currently meeting 1.30pm on the
2nd Sunday of each month, at the museum. New members
welcome. Contact John Thomson on 9731 8264.
Donnybrook Horseman’s Club Trail Ride every 3rd
Sunday of month. New members welcome. Contact: Meg
9731 8208 or Sandy 9731 1961.
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Donnybrook Hospital Auxiliary: meets the last Friday
of the month in the library at the Dbk Hospital at
2pm. New members are most welcome. Contact:
Suzanne Priestly (President) 9731 1395 or Dawn
Simmons (Secretary) 9731 1313.
Donnybrook Ladies Bowls: Donnybrook Bowls: New
players welcome. Ladies play Thursdays 9.30am to
1pm. Contact: Ladies Captain Margaret Welsh on
97311245. Mixed scroungers Friday 4.00pm Contact
President Joe Betti on 97311630.
Donnybrook Ladies’ Golf 18 and 9-hole competitions, Wednesday each week. Names are to be in by
9.45am. All enquiries are welcome.
Donnybrook Masonic Lodge - meets 3rd Tues of each
month at 7.30 pm, Masonic Hall SW Hwy, Donnybrook,
except September (installation/changeover) 3rd Sat,
and June in recess.
Donnybrook Orchard Improvement Group (D.O.I.G.)
meets third Monday evening of each month at the Kirup
Tavern. New members welcome, further details contact
President Anthony Fullham 9761 1769 or afullham@
wn.com.au
Donnybrook Regional Tourism Association: If you
wish to join, contact Donnybrook Visitor Centre, 10am
to 4pm, Monday - Friday 9731 1720.
Donnybrook Station Market: Every 3rd Saturday of
the month in front of the Donnybrook Visitors Centre
from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm. Phone Dave: 9731 1720
Donnybrook Tennis Club: Tuesday ladies tennis from
9am – call Dianne Da Re 97311206. Prof Jr coaching,
Sat am on hard courts from 8.30am, play is Saturday
afternoons,1.30pm start. Contact the Secretary - Felicity Graham 0427310230.
Donnybrook Theatre Troupe: is currently looking for
actors, directors, stage crew and anyone interested in
joining a theatre group. Please ring Sandy on 9731 1236.
Fruit West: 9368 3125
Gardening Club: meets at 2pm on the 2nd Thursday of
every month. Gardeners welcome. Specific information
contact the President, Helen Tuia on 9731 1773.
Gentle Gym: Tuesdays 9am, Dbk Library.
Go-Kan-Ryu Karate: Class time Tuesdays 5.30-7pm
at the Soldiers Memorial Hall. Contact Sensei Stuart
Atkinson on 9731 0519 or 0412 638 465.
Hard Court Hockey: Thursdays – Juniors 6.00pm,
Seniors 7.30 pm.
Kirup Playgroup: Friday morning 9.00 to 11.00 at
Kirup Primary School. $2/family, bring fruit to share.
Tea/coffee provided, Tammy Vitali 9731 6119
Lions Club of Donnybrook: 2nd and 4th Monday of
each month starting at 7.30pm at the Lions Den, Allnutt
St. President Clive Reid 0427 315 334. Secretary Tess
Leedham 9731 5334. New members welcome.
Mah Jong: Thursdays 7pm at the activity centre,
Preston Village, Sharp St. New members welcome.
Contact Vinna 9731 2453.
Meditation: Donnybrook. Weekly introductory meditation classes available, with ongoing support. No fees
charged. Call Loraine 9731 2571.
Origins Centre: Jayes Road, Balingup, Phone 9764
1109. Weekly practice sessions of Classical Mindfulness in the rotunda Mon-Thurs and 2nd weekend of
each month. Puja at 9am followed by potluck lunch at
12.30pm Wed.
Playgroup: Tues 9.00am-11.00am during school term
at Allnutt Community Centre (Child Health Nurse building). Contact Bronwyn Hodgson (Secretary) 0407 083
787
RSL: 1st Monday of the month, except June, which will
be the 2nd Monday. 7.00pm upstairs at Memorial
Hall, all welcome. Contact 9731 2757.
Scouts: 1st Donnybrook Scout Group. Open to boys
and girls, Cubs age 7-10 are now on Mondays 5-630
and Scouts are now Thursday 630-830. Contact
Debbie 97 312152.
Seniors Club (Donnybrook): Seniors Room, Dbk
Community Library. 1.30pm Tuesdays & Thursday
Carpet Bowls. 1.30pm Fridays Bingo & Quiz. Meeting:
2nd Friday of month. People over 50 welcome. 9731
0396.
SES: Donnybrook State Emergency Service trains
every second Monday, 7pm at the SES headquarters,
Bentley St. Volunteers and visitors welcome. Tel: 9731
6116 Mob: 0419 926 689.
Sisters of Ishtar Belly Dance: meets every Monday
at the CWA Hall, 6.30 – 7.30pm. $10 non-members.
Beginners Belly Dance: Check out our Facebook page
or call Nat 0422 323 040 or Nina 0423 298 771
South West Fruit Growers Ass’n: 2nd Tuesday Aug,
Oct, Dec, Feb, April, June. CWA Hall.
St John Ambulance: 2nd Tuesday 7.30pm at Ambulance Rooms, Bentley Street.
Story Time: Thursday and Friday 10.15am at the
library, during school terms. Ph 9731 0432.
Wellington Districts Pony Club holds its rallies one
Sunday a month at the Donnybrook Horseman’s Club
grounds in Frontino Rd, Donnybrook. Sec: 0466 494 690.
Writers Group: Fortnightly Fridays 2-4pm at Dbk
Community Library. New and established writers
welcome. Contact Jo on 9731 0483.
Yabberup Craft Group: meets Wednesdays of school
term, 10am-2pm at Yabberup Hall. Bring along craftwork. Contact Bev Giudice 9732 2062.
Are you a member of one of these groups? Please
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anything needs to be changed.
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Show of Support for Cockatoos
Over 140 people turned out to celebrate black cockatoos last Friday, 13 March, across two events organised by the South West Catchments Council, City of
Busselton, WALGA and BirdLife Australia WA.
Although considered an unlucky day in Western superstition, Friday 13 was used to celebrate the three
species of black cockatoos in the South West: Carnaby’s Cockatoo, Forest Red-tailed Black Cockatoo and
Baudin’s Cockatoo.
Ron Johnstone from the WA Museum was brilliant and
engaging as he shared his knowledge gained from 45
years as an ornithologist. He inspired many attendees
to get involved in cockatoo conservation by signing up
to the Great Cocky Count.
“Until recently, almost nothing was known about the
breeding biology of these birds in southern forests,”
Mr Johnston said.
“Current research projects, public awareness and
community education and involvement is at last providing hope for the future conservation of these birds.”
Community involvement in conservation efforts is critical to the survival of black cockatoos. Over 26 per
cent of remnant vegetation in the South West is on
private land therefore actively engaging landholders
in conservation can make a big difference.
Urban residents and landholders can get involved in
the annual Great Cocky Count by monitoring cockatoos at night-time roosting sites. Volunteers can sign
up online at www.birdlife.org.au/projects/carnabys-black-cockatoo-recovery/great-cocky-count or by
calling BirdLife on 9287 2251.
This project is supported by the South West Catchments
Council (SWCC), through funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program and
Government of Western Australia.
Photo: Ron Johnstone WA Museum
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BE ROAD SAVVY THIS EASTER
Not everyone will be enjoying the full Easter break,
either spending their time relaxing at home or travelling away to fresh pastures.
As always the police will be on duty foregoing their
break, and will be out in full force keeping an eye on
motorists with the aim of making our roads safer and
keeping the road toll down. Police officers from the
South West District which includes our own local boys
in blue, will be present everywhere, so don't think that
they will not be watching, breath testing, and checking
all aspects of road safety.
Others they will be targeting are those who choose to
use their mobile phones while driving, and it appears
many aren't heeding the warnings. The penalty for this
is now a $400 fine plus three demerit points.
A penalty of $550 and loss of four demerit points is
the reward for not wearing seat belts.
Penalty for speeding over the speed limit:0 - 9 km/hr - $100 and no demerit points.
10-19 km/hr - $200 and two demerit points
20-29 km/hr - $400 and three demerit points
30-39 km/hr - $800 and six demerit points
40-45 km/hr - $1000 and seven demerit points
45 km/hr plus - Reckless Driving/Vehicle impounded.
Our children are precious cargo and must always
be buckled safely in the appropriate age car seat.
Unfastened, a child can go through the windscreen of
a car should there be an accident or sudden braking.
Any accident which the police and ambulance officers
have to attend is never nice, let alone when it involves
a child. So make sure they are securely fastened. The
penalty for not having a child strapped in is $500 and
four demerit points.
Double demerit points come into force from midnight
Thursday 2 April until midnight Tuesday 7 April.
Drink drivers. Too many lives are lost through having
just that one more drink with the attitude of "She'll be
right mate". The consequences of being the cause of
the death of others is not worth that extra drink. Think
of the families of those involved. Those back streets
which some people think they can use to escape the
police aren't always a safe choice. They are aware of
the devious tactics.
Police are asking motorists to drive safely, be courteous, be considerate to other drivers and be patient.
They want to see the roads accident free.
Is it better to reach the destination late rather than
ignore the Rules of the Road, or not arrive at all by
being booked and unable to drive further or worse still
being involved in an accident?
Think when getting behind the wheel of your car. PH
Staying safe and having fun in the school holidays
Holidays are fast approaching and so is the cooler
weather so these holidays will be the last of the sun
and surf. It is always important to remind ourselves to
supervise our children and always be aware of our
surroundings.
So, remember these holidays whether you are playing
in the park with the kids or splashing in the pool,
remind your children to always tell you were they are
going and always keep watch of what is going on
around you.
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2015 INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF LIGHT AND LIGHT-BASED TECHNOLOGIES
Ibn Al-Haytham
and the Legacy of
Arabic Optics
The year 2015 marks
the 1000th anniversary
since the appearance
of the remarkable seven
volume treatise on optics Kitab al-Manazir written
by the Arab scientist Ibn al-Haytham. Born around a
thousand years ago in present day Iraq, Al-Hasan Ibn
al-Haytham (known in the West by the Latinised form of
his first name, initially “Alhacen” and later “Alhazen”) was
a pioneering scientific thinker who made important contributions to the understanding of vision, optics and light.
His methodology of investigation, in particular using
experiment to verify theory, shows certain similarities
to what later became known as the modern scientific
method. Through his Book of Optics (Kitab al-Manazir) and its Latin translation (De Aspectibus), his ideas
influenced European scholars including those of the
European Renaissance. Today, many consider him a
pivotal figure in the history of optics and the “Father
of modern Optics”.
Ibn al-Haytham was born during a creative period
known as the golden age of Muslim civilisation that saw
many fascinating advances in science, technology and
medicine. In an area that spread from Spain to China,
inspirational men and women, of different faiths and
cultures, built upon knowledge of ancient civilisations,
making discoveries that had a huge and often underappreciated impact on our world.
UNESCO and the 2015 International Year of Light
have partnered with the UK based organisation ‘1001
Inventions’ to launch a high-profile international educational campaign celebrating Ibn al-Haytham called
'1001 Inventions and the World of Ibn al-Haytham'.
http://www.ibnalhaytham.com
Info courtesy of the 2015 International Year of Light website.
Theories Of Light And Sight
Different views about how the process of vision could
be explained had been in circulation for centuries
mainly among classical Greek thinkers. Some said rays
came out of the eyes, while others thought something
entered the eyes to represent an object. But it was the
11th-century scientist Ibn al-Haytham who undertook
a systematic critique of these ideas about vision in order
to demonstrate by both reason and experiment that light
was a crucial, and independent, part of the visual process.
He thus concluded that vision would only take place when
a light ray issued from a luminous source or was reflected
from such a source before it entered the eye.
From the earliest times, many philosophers considered
the question of light. Some argued it was a stream of
particles, while others were certain it was composed
of waves. Isaac Newton was one of the advocates of
the ‘corpuscular’ theory, and performed experiments
on light towards the end of the 17th century. Perhaps
the most famous was his experiment with sunlight and
prisms where he showed that white light is composed
of many colours, and that each individual colour could
not be used to re-create white light or be broken down
further. He also performed rather frightening experiments
on himself to study the perception of light by his eyes.
Alongside Newton’s ideas, the idea that light was a
wave had been proposed by people such as Christiaan Huyghens and Newton’s rival, Robert Hooke.
But it was not until a century later, in 1800, that the
experiments of Thomas Young showed that light can
exhibit interference (the crests and troughs of the
waves can add or subtract to
give bright and dark regions).
He also proposed that light of
different colours has different
wavelengths, and that we see
these colours with sets of three
detectors in our eyes for the
three primary colours.
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you do not use an oversized pot or pan
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Community Classifieds
Equipment grants open for sporting clubs
•
Sporting clubs can apply for $500 worth of
new equipment
•
New round of the Community Sporting Club
Equipment Subsidy open
•
More than 1,000 sporting clubs have been
recipients so far
•
State Government investment in clubs
Sporting clubs around Western Australia can apply to
upgrade their playing equipment as the latest round of
a $500 subsidy scheme opens today.
The Community Sporting Club Equipment Subsidy,
which started last year, gives sporting clubs State-wide
a one-off $500 to spend on increasing or upgrading
shared sporting equipment.
“The State Government acknowledges the important
role sporting clubs play in our community so this is a
chance to give them a little help,” Sport and Recreation
Minister Mia Davies said.
“So far clubs who have already received this subsidy
have done terrific things with their new equipment,
from starting new junior teams to replacing worn-out
gear including baseball gloves, bats, flippers and a
horse jump.”
To date, 605 regional clubs have received $302,500
and 474 metropolitan clubs have benefited from
$237,000 for new equipment.
Subsidies for regional clubs are provided through the
State Government’s Royalties for Regions program.
Regional Development Minister Terry Redman said
sporting clubs were often at the heart of country
communities and State Government investment in sport
and recreation opportunities for regional WA was an
important part of Royalties for Regions.
“The scheme provides regional clubs with direct assistance with equipment costs, complementing our existing
investment in regional sport,” Mr Redman said.
“It’s important to provide regional clubs with the financial boost to enable an increased participation from
local communities, creating active and sustainable
regions.”
Administered by the Department of Sport and Recreation, the four-year scheme will grant $1 million to
metropolitan clubs and $1 million to regional clubs.
Fact File
•
Applications close on 17 April, 2015
•
For more information, visit http://www.dsr.
wa.gov.au
•
The scheme is part of the Supporting Community Sport Initiative which also comprises the Athlete
Travel Subsidy Scheme
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KIRUP HALL
11 APRIL, 2015
7.30- 10pm
Community Dinner
BYO everything and a meal to share.
Gold coin donation. Tea and coffee
supplied. All welcome.
LAWN MOWER WANTED
Smallish lawn-mower in good condition.
Phone: 043 9905 863
‘Building Bridges’
Training in cross cultural
awareness and communication
Wednesday 29 April 2015
Bunbury Library ‘Community Activity Room’, Parkfield
Street, Bunbury
10am – 3pm
Please RSVP to: Shamara Williams, Volunteer South
West by Thursday, 23 April 2015
Email: admin.volunteer@bigpond.com
Phone: 97 913214
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MASSAGE & EMMETT THERAPIST
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BACK PAIN AT WORK
Back problems are responsible for one third of all
Australian workplace injuries. Many work tasks involve
sitting or standing for prolonged periods or heavy
lifting. These are not things our back is designed to
perform day in and day out. Apart from the common
cold and headaches, back pain is the third most
common reason for sick leave. Many Australians suffer
back pain at work from avoidable causes.
Simple solutions you can implement are:
1. Get up from your desk every 30 minutes to 1 hour
2. Think about your posture and try to sit up straight
3. Following correct lifting guidelines
4. Stretch your shoulders and hands out
5. Set your desk up well and use ergonomic supports
where possible
Information courtesy of Donnybrook Chiropractic Clinic
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Gardening in Donnybrook
GARDEN CLUB NOTES
A most delightful afternoon was spent in the
garden of Lloyd and Lorna Thomas for our March
meeting. It is situated in the middle of the forest and
has many amazing features. Watching the numerous
birds Lloyd has attracted to his verandah as we sat
drinking our tea was an absolute joy. Thankyou for
your hospitality Lloyd.
This month we will be introduced to a
new variety of apple being grown on the
Kirup property of the Torrisi family. We
will meet at the post office car park at
1.30pm on Thursday April 9 to proceed
to 1730 Brookhampton Road by 2pm.
Please bring along your own cup or mug
and afternoon tea will be supplied. This is
a wonderful opportunity for some of our
newer members who may never have been
on an orchard.
We have an extra activity this month. On Wednesday
April 15 the Collie Club will be passing through Donnybrook on their way to Capel. They will be calling in to
23 Leschenaultia Circle for morning tea at 9.30 and
I would like as many Donnybrook members as possible to be there to greet them. Details of this visit will
be discussed at our meeting on the 9th but a plate of
goodies for morning tea would be appreciated. For
further details ring Helen Tuia on 97311773
Celebrating 25 years of the Balingup Small Farm
Field Day....
Saturday 18 April, 9am - 4.30pm, $10 entry
Since it began in 1991 the Balingup Small Farm Field
Day has showcased all aspects of small farming; caring
for the land and animals, growing trees
and food, cooking with fresh local ingredients and creating fashion and crafts
with natural products.
Talks from the Black Stump
Dr Per Christensen, Chair, Blackwood Basin Group on
creating critical wetland habitat in the Greenbushes
area for waterbirds, in particular, the endangered
species of Bitterns.
Chris Ferriera, author of Heavenly Hectares.
Dr Christine King, of Blue Sky Retreat on compost and
compost tea.
Tracy Lansdell, Co-ordinator of Greenbushes Community Garden on native bees and bee hotels
The Balingup Markets
are starting up for the year on 11 April and will
continue on as before, being every month on the
2nd and 4th Saturday, 9am-1pm.
balingupmarkets1@gmail.com
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April garden
GARDENING CORNER
On a rather hot and sticky afternoon at the beginning of March, a happy gathering of the Donnybrook
Garden Club travelled south past Kirup, to arrive at an
‘oasis in the bush’ …. to the home of Lloyd Thomas and
his wife. Here we explored the wonderful garden they
have created over many years, including the amazing
tree islands floating on a dam! – However, what was
perhaps our biggest surprise, and delight,
as we sat on the porch around the family
home, was the birds that arrived, seemingly unperturbed by so many humans. Lloyd
fed the wrens and finches with their daily
meal worms; the honey-eaters have a
continuous supply of Lloyd’s special ‘nectar’
drink (raw sugar + water); the parrots
were there of course, but accompanied by
the brightest of coloured rosellas …… we
saw in awe and rapture!
Gardens and birds are a neat pairing. They are very
easy for us to relate to, with their wonderful colours and
trilling songs. They come to our gardens, we can learn
and observe their natures and habits in our outdoor
work and play, in a park or at even sometimes the bus
stop. A term recently applied to them is that they are
‘user-friendly nature’!!
Birds need a reason to visit our garden. Food is certainly an encouragement; a good source of fresh water
with a pond or bird bath is another good attraction.
And by adding a few basic requirements in the form
of landscape plantings, we can attract and keep birds
of many species close to our homes. The list of plants
and shrubs that are encouraging to birds is extensive,
but mostly suitable for a climate as ours – grevillea
(most varieties); kangaroo paws; hakea; banksia;
callistemon; tea trees; wattles, and eucalyptus, to name
a few. Taller trees offer safety and protection to such
large birds as galahs, cockatoos and other parrots.
Small birds will not find safety and protection in a
garden that is exposed and offers little opportunity to
escape, preferring good cover in low shrubbery from
larger, predatory birds.
Gardens are our creation; birds are not ….. nature is
our wonder and delight ….. celebrate and enjoy!
Note: the March article stated that the expanse of
desert covering Australia was 1,371 square kilometres, correctly this should read 1,371,000 square
kilometres!!
CR
Photo: A male Rufous Whistler courtesy of R. McLean and
http://www.bushheritage.org.au
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Holiday travel and a hidden pest
Whether they are grown by commercial producers or
by home gardeners, many food plants are vulnerable to attack. A fruit fly from eastern Australia has
not become established here yet, although individual
specimens have been found several times. If family or
friends are visiting from interstate, please make them
aware that fruit and vegetables should be left at home
or dropped into the quarantine bins at the airport or
interstate check points.
Fruit and vegetable’s worst Enemy
With the exception of pineapple, every other kind of
fruit and many vegetables are hosts of Queensland
fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni), which has spread far
beyond its home state to invade New South Wales,
Victoria and some Pacific islands. If fruit is unprotected
the destruction can be 100%, so growers and gardeners in affected areas have to strive to control the flies
by using a combination of fruit bagging, spray baiting,
mass trapping and orchard hygiene.
How it spreads
Queensland fruit fly maggots are carried inside fruit
and vegetables. Quarantine Western Australia (QWA)
examines all consignments of fresh produce coming
from interstate, to
check for the presence of Queensland
fruit fly and other
pests. QWA also has
regulations to deter
private
travellers
carrying fruit and
vegetables when they
enter from interstate by road, rail or air. All fresh produce
must be binned upon arrival at State borders.
The Queensland fruit fly is slightly bigger than the
Mediterranean fruit fly (Medfly, Ceratitis capitata)
with which many of us are all too familiar. But a distinct
difference in colouring is the best means of identification. The thorax is reddish brown with two yellow
“shoulder patches”, the abdomen is dark brown and
the wings are clear, unlike Medfly which is light brown
in colour, with irregular patches of black and silver
and wings with brown bands. Most fruit fly activity and
damage occurs between November and May, although
they may be seen in cooler months.
Control
As mentioned in January’s edition of Backyard Buddies,
methods to combat Medfly can be found on our website
agric.wa.gov.au, search ‘Mediterranean fruit fly’. If
you suspect you’ve seen Qfly please contact the Pest
and Disease Information Service on 1800 084 881 or
email a photo to info@agric.wa.gov.au.
If you have a query or want to report something unfamiliar, ring the Pest and Disease Information Service
(PaDIS) on Freecall 1800 084 881 or email info@
agric.wa.gov.au
If sending a specimen include your contact details,
where and when you found the specimen and any
damage you observed. Post to PaDIS, Department of
Agriculture and Food, 3 Baron-Hay Court, South Perth
WA 6151. You are
also welcome to bring
in specimens in person.
For further information
visit www.agric.wa.gov.
au
Photo: L to R, Mediterranean Fruit Fly, Queensland
Fruit Fly and a fruit display
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Mowing, Edging, Pruning
Garden Maintenance,
General Clean Up
Terry and Coral Cobby
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Small Landholder News
With the long range weather forecast predicting average
to below average rainfall for most of Western Australia,
if you haven’t already done so now is a great time to
evaluate your water and feed resources for livestock.
Ensure animals have sufficient food to maintain them
until the season’s opening rains. April is also the month
to check if stock need vaccinations and monitor animals
for deficiencies and worm burden.
If you have rubbish in your paddocks that stock can
access, now is a good time to fence-off or remove.
If stock are hungry, they may consume rubbish and
become sick or die. Also cleaning up paddocks before
the rain comes can help prevent toxins from leaking into
the soil or contaminating waterways.
Prepare your property for the rains. If you haven’t
cleaned gutters, downpipes, tanks and roofs it is worth
spending the time now to prevent gutters and pipes
overflowing and causing damage. If you are collecting
water for household use or stock water, check tanks
for cleanliness and consider removing the downpipe to
prevent the first rain from entering tanks and carrying dirt and debris into your water supply. If you have
waterways flowing through your property check them
for debris that might have fallen in over the summer
and remove to prevent damage to fences or flooding
caused by blockages.
At the break of the season regenerating pastures are
very susceptible to grazing pressure. The germinating
pasture varieties are not locked into the ground and
can be pulled out by the act of grazing and traffic
of livestock over the paddock. This can also dislodge
many plants – affecting densities and the potential
production of that pasture for the rest of the season.
Autumn is a gardener’s delight! Prepare garden beds
for planting of beetroot, broccoli, cabbage, carrots,
coriander, celery, leeks, lettuce, parsley, parsnips, peas,
radish, silver-beet, spinach, spring onions, swedes and
turnips. As summer crops are coming to an end, pick
fruit and vegetables to prevent spoiling and process to
keep for later in the year.
Lightly fertilise your orchards. Proper nutrition will
promote plant growth and pest resistance. Good
multi-purpose granular fertilisers should be used in
small quantities on a regular basis during the growing
season. Foliar sprays of liquid fertilisers such as seasol
or fish emulsion are also beneficial during early autumn.
We will be attending the Donnybrook Apple Festival,
Bunbury Show Horse and Country Event and the Balingup Small Farm Field Day in April. For more information
on other small landholder events, visit our SLIS Facebook page (facebook.com/DAFWAsmalllandholders)
or website (agric.wa.gov.au/slis)
Until next time, Jodie.
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
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There is plenty of excitement in store for the kids after
Easter with the Shire of Donnybrook Balingup’s April
School Holiday Program. Some old favourites return as
well as a host of new workshops.
The Shire has teamed up with the Regional Waste
Education Co-ordinator and they are piloting a fabulous new program called ‘Loose Parts Play’! Loose Parts
Play is an open ended and creative play activity which
is taking off all through WA.
The aim is to create an environment that encourages
children to experiment, problem solve, construct, and
engage in interesting and challenging play. The Loose
Parts Play sessions is open to all ages and involves a
huge crate of clean, recycled materials with no defined
use that can be moved, carried, adapted, changed,
manipulated, taken apart and put back together again
in multiple ways. Two sessions are on offer on Tuesday
7 April, one each in Balingup and in Donnybrook.
If you’re keen to get out into the bush, there are two
guided bush walks, one through the Golden Valley Tree
Park and the other on the Preston River. And, for those
who love to indulge in stories . . . there are also a
couple of storytelling and craft activities available for
all ages.
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teaching jazz, hip-hop and
contemporary dance on
Monday afternoons.
Ages 2 - 18
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PAINTING
•commercial •domestic •rural
•patios/sheds •lighting
10%disc for pensioners, charities, MM
Friendly, reliable service
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Small painting jobs,Clean worker
Philip Berry, 25 years experience
0451 963 159
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doTERRA Essential Oils CPTG
and Zyto Compass Scanner
Contact Mary-Anne 0428 312 243
at Donnybrook Station Markets on
May 16 and June 20.
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Country Club
Donnybrook Country Club News
DOCKER DELIGHTS DONNYBROOK FANS
Dockers’ player, Hayden Ballantyne, was a popular
visitor to Donnybrook when he recently visited the
Football Club to be on the Panel and meet Dockers
supporters. Donnybrook FC was grateful that Ballantyne could spare the time to travel down here before
his heavy schedule of playing.
With the Donnybrook Football club having tried without
success for three years to get a Dockers player down
to appear on the Panel, it was thanks to Gary and
Josie Dimasi of Paradise Beef that at long last there
was some success "We have known Hayden for about
two years through business dealings with him and when
he gets the chance during the football off season, he
makes a few visits to us and also goes to a sale-yard,"
said Josie "Since we have known him we have been
keen to get him down to Donnybrook. We often see
Eagles players come down but no Dockers, and as they
have been playing so well we thought it would give the
community a great opportunity to have an All Australian and current Dockers player here."
The popularity of this dynamic Dockers’ player was
evident with children eagerly lining up to have their
photo taken with their star. Of course the adults weren't
backward in coming forward to be snapped with
Ballantyne, shake his hand and have a brief chat with
him. Club President Rod Atherton said that considering
the many other events coinciding with Ballantyne’s visit,
they were satisfied with the attendance.
Hayden was surprised that he was the first Dockers’
player to visit but said that he was very pleased that
Gary and Josie had invited him and that he was looking
forward to meeting everyone and being on the Panel.
He hopes to return one day.
"Hayden was joined by Shane Atherton on the Panel
and questions from the audience showed Hayden's
knowledge of all things in the football world," said
Rod. "We were fortunate to obtain the presence of a
high profile AFL player the calibre of Hayden Ballantyne and we thank Gary and Josie and Paradise Beef
for sponsoring his visit."
Ballantyne was accompanied by his partner Alyssa
and their gorgeous 14 month old daughter Avery, who
is already showing signs of how to correctly handle a
football. As for the Dimasi household, Gary has quite
a bit of competition. He is an Eagles supporter, while
Josie follows the Dockers and their two young sons are
following their mum's good taste.
PH
Photo: Gary, Josie and Mitchell Dimasi with Hayden Ballantyne and Rod Atherton
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The Men’s Bowls has held its Singles Championships
and Rob Cross is the men’s singles champion for 2015.
Runner up was Gordon Clifford.
Donnybrook hosted the Singles, Veterans, Novice and
triples League Bowls Championships on 21/22nd
March. The league consists of Balingup, Bridgetown,
Manjimup, Pemberton, Boyup Brook and Donnybrook.
Rob Cross, Donnybrook, won the league singles, Max
Farley, Donnybrook, won the League Veterans and
Ken Proctor from Donnybrook won the League Novice.
‘Well done’ to Donnybrook.
The bowling season is drawing to an end in what has
been a successful and very busy season for the Donnybrook Men and Lady bowlers, with everyone looking
forward to a well-deserved break.
Summer golf is also winding up and the winter season
for the ladies commences on Wednesday 8 April. This
will be a 9 hole, 3 person Ambrose. Names to be in by
9.45am and tee off time will be 10am. At the completion of the game a luncheon will be held. Past members
are welcome to attend the luncheon and should arrive
at 12.15pm for a 12.30 start.
All members are asked to bring a plate of finger food
- savoury or sweet.
For catering purposes ring Angelina Heath on 0428
316225 to nominate what you are bringing.
The winter season for men’s golf commences on Saturday 11 April and the official opening of the winter
season is on Sunday 12 April. This is a mixed event and
members will be playing for the Bernie and Audrey
Clifford memorial trophy.
Meals are being served at the Donnybrook Country
Club on Friday nights between 6 and 8 pm. Visitors are
welcome to come along and enjoy a meal. Enquiries or
bookings can be made by calling 97311268.
For all Membership enquiries call 97311268.
Golf fixtures for 2015, as well as Bowls and Golf
results can be found on our web site:www.donnybrookcountryclub.myclub.org.au
Jan Kirkpatrick, Secretary, Donnybrook Country Club Inc
LAWN AND GARDEN CARE
pruning
gardening
yard clean-ups
lawn-mowing & edging
Call Shane on 0415 242 358
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“100 YEAR COMMEMORATION”
ANZAC DAY
SATURDAY 25 APRIL 2015
Dawn Service: 6am
Parade line-up: 9.15am
March to Cenotaph: 9.30am
from Ayers Garden
Everyone is welcome
“DONNYBROOK WAR MEMORIAL”
THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE
DONNYBROOK SUB-BRANCH RSL WISH TO THANK
MOST SINCERELY THE FOLLOWING DONORS:
Lotterywest
Bob Smithson – Cosmic Mining
Ross and Shane Smith – Donnybrook Civil
Bernie Dawson
Dug Cross
Russell Lyons – Jetlines
Colin and Maureen Allen
Bendigo Bank
Masonic Lodge
Donnybrook Shire
◊
DIGGERS’ DAY FOR LEGACY
Sunday 19 April, starting time: 9am
GOLF AND BOWLS
For men and women
$20 PER HEAD
Sausage sizzle lunch and afternoon tea.
Lots of prizes and lots of fun.
Registration forms are available on the Shire Website
http://donnybrook-balingup.wa.gov.au/
2015/16
COMMUNITY GRANTS SCHEME
& BUDGET REQUESTS
NOW OPEN!
Community groups & non-profit organisations operating within the Shire
of Donnybrook-Balingup are encouraged to apply for assistance
through the 2015/2016 Community Grants Scheme. Your
group/organisation may be eligible for funding under the following
categories:
 MINOR COMMUNITY GRANTS SCHEME
Up to $500 - no matching cash component required
 COMMUNITY GRANTS SCHEME
Between $501 & $5,000 - 50:50 matching cash contribution required
 YOUTH GRANTS
 DONNYBROOK AMPHITHEATRE EVENTS
 SUPPORT FOR THE ARTS (arts prizes)
 BUILDING MAINTENANCE (Shire owned facilities only)
Application forms can be downloaded from the Shire’s website
(www.donnybrook-balingup.wa.gov.au) or by phoning 9780 4200 or
collected from the Shire Office.
BUDGET REQUESTS
Council may also consider financial requests for projects that fall outside of the Community
Grants Scheme. These requests must be submitted in writing providing full details, including
other funding sources and the benefit of the project to the community.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE on 27th April, 2015
For further information, contact Helen Gamble on 9780 4220 or
Email: hgamble@donnybrook.wa.gov.au