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A Community Newspaper for Binnaway! Issue No. 35 May 2011

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ANZAC Day is a day to remember the people who risked their lives to protect the world
and fly in jets and in battle tanks and helicopters and cars. By Josh and Logan
ANZAC Day is about the people that died in the war. We go to the ANZAC service to
remember them. By Amarni and Maigan
ANZAC means remembering the wars and the soldiers who fought in war and the
soldiers that died. It is a remembrance day. We have to remember the people who lost
their lives trying to save our country for everyone. ANZAC is a peaceful day and for
some people it is sad because their Dad or another family member did not make it back
home from war. That is what ANZAC means to us. By Robert and Tom
ANZAC Day means a time of pride in what people have done for Australia to keep
Australia safe and a happy place to live. ANZAC Day is a day when a ceremony is held
for all the soldiers that have died and all those we fought to keep Australia safe and that
is what ANZAC Day means to me. By Lilly
I found this poem and this is what ANZAC Day means to me
The Anzac Day march was over – The old digger had done his best.
His body arched from marching – It is time to sit and rest.
He made his way to a park bench and sat with lowered head.
A young boy passing saw him- approached and politely said.
“Please sir do you mind if I ask you what the medals you wear are for?”
“Did you get them for being a hero when you were fighting in the war?”
Because the ANZACZ fought for our country and for freedom we get
to vote and get to go to school. It also means I get to choose what
I do as a career. By Dan

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Vilma’s Cooking Corner

Coonabarabran Physiotherapy
Cheesecake Slice Matthew Rouse - Physiotherapist B.App.Sc
For base:
68 Cassilis Street Coonabarabran NSW 2357
Lightly grease a lamington pan. Line base with paper extending
over sides. You need 250g
Golliwog biscuits or if you like
Ph/Fax: (02) 6842 2881
use plain chocolate biscuits finely
crushed. Add 60g of melted butter
to biscuit crumbs, mix well in
bowl.
Press evenly over base of prepared
pan. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or Treating.....
until firm.
You now need: ! joint strains and sprains
Two 250g packets cream cheese
softened
! rehabilitation post surgery
! cup caster sugar
! cup sour cream
! sports injuries
2 teaspoons gelatine
1 tablespoon water
! headaches
Two 45g Violet Crumble bars, ! back and neck pain
broken into small pieces
Beat cream cheese, sugar and sour cream in a small bowl with ! arthritis
electric mixer until light and fluffy.
Sprinkle gelatine over water in a cup; stand it in a small pan of and more!
simmering water until dissolved, cool slightly.
With motor operating, pour gelatine mixture into cream cheese
mixture. Fold in Violet Crumble bars, pour in mixture over crumb Pensioner Discounts Apply
crust.
Refrigerate until set. Cut into squares, decorate with strawberries

NEV MERCER
Old Photos Wanted
To coincide with the 150 year celebrations I would like to try and
get a collection of photographs together which depict Binnaway’s !"#$%&$'((!"!#$%&#'"(#)*$%'#$)%
past. I am looking for photos which show buildings which now no
longer exist, sporting teams (hopefully with names), events of
significance eg opening of the new school, climatic events eg "&#+(!#,---.((('/*((0-,1(23-.(,3.
floods particularly if they are of the town itself and droughts,
occupations and the work they performed. If you have any of these Serving Binnaway and District
type of photo or something that you think might be suitable I
would be most grateful if I could arrange to get a scanned copy of - Reasonable Rates
the photo. All original photos will be returned to their owner.
Over time these photos might be used in a book, displayed for the
150 year celebrations and hopefully used in the end as part of a
- Prompt Reliable Service
muesem. If you are able to help with this request can you arrange
to see Doc Halliday at Binnaway Rural Supplies. - Free Quotes a Pleasure
PS Thank you to all those people who have dropped in the see if - 40 years Experience in the
what they have would be suitable. Please don’t stop as I am still
looking for as many photos as possible.
Electrical Trades
Thanks Notice 456789:;<=84(#>?;8@@(AB(
Sincere thank you to everyone for their cards and messages of
sympathy in our recent sad loss of Lurlene. A special thank you to /CDD6E6>
the Binnaway ladies for all their lovely cooking and help on the day
with our cuppa. Ph 6844 1988
Stan & the Barnes family Mob: 0412 117 216

A big thank you to Rose Scott for organising the ANZAC Day
Celebration at Len Guy Park. Many thanks to all the students
involved especially to the Master of Ceremony, Stan Guy’s great-
grandkids, the speaker Tony Brain, the Boxing Club for setting up
and removing the chairs and everyone who helped out. It was
another well attended ANZAC Day Celebration in Binnaway.
Vera
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To celebrate youth week Binnaway Central Schools’ SRC decided to hold a
Mini Olympics on the last day of Term1. All students were placed in a
particular county.
These were Australia, France, Spain, Jamaica, Canada, Japan, England and
Brazil. Various sporting challenges were undertaken by the teams who were
dressed in their countries colours. Points were awarded for participation,
cheering, sportsmanship and successes.
The challenges included an obstacle course, sack races, table tennis, basketball
hoops, three legged races, Kee’an and egg & spoon races. The last event was a
popular tug of war.
At the end of the day the
winners were presented with
medals, accompanied by
countries national anthem.
England received the gold
medal, France received the
silver medal and Jamaica
received the bronze.
The day was extremely
enjoyable with much fun being
had by all. Many thanks to the
SRC and Ms Lumber for
planning and organising such a
great day.

The Karate Kids by

Robert Adams
On Monday the 28th of March
Rachel Andrews and Robert Adams
went for their yellow tips in the
karate at the dojo (Youth Club) at
Coonabarabran. Instead of yellow
tips they skipped a grade to yellow
belt they were very excited. This is
what happened.
Well first we started off doing our
usual bow then we warmed up by
jogging around the mat. Then we
started for real. We went in the ring
and we practised the Kata. Then
they tested us. We were nervous.
After we got tested they gave out
the awards and of course the belts. I
was sure I would get yellow tips.
This is a picture of the kids getting
a photo taken with their awards and
their belt on.

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Pies of Binnaway by Len Guy
The writer of this column could be accused of gender bias,
when recording the history of our town and the people who
contributed to it. I hasten to assure readers, that although early
Binnaway history goes back perilously close to the time when
women chained themselves to public buildings and burned their
underwear to win sexual equality, courageous, resourceful and
dedicated women have over the years, contributed much to
Binnaway society.
Lillian Carlyle is typical of the women
that gave up the comforts and conveniences
of city life, to build a life and a home in
the bush.
To pick up the threads of this story, one
needs to wind back the time machine a
hundred and so years.
This takes us back to the period when the
Naseby and the McWhirter families arrived and
built the Binnaway Inn on the bank of the
Castlereagh. When the ambitious John McWhirter
decided to advance his commercial interests and built
the Exchange Hotel in what is now Myall Street, it became
the focal point around which the town started to take shape. By
the time World War 1 ended, a viable community was in place.
Starting from the river or the Western end of the street, the
stock-yards stretched back to the present Yeulba property. Then
there was Arthur Greenhalgh's butcher shop, the Exchange
Hotel, Charles Ah Nim's General Store and Wessell and
Vowles black-smith shop.
On the opposite side of the street was the Mechanic's
Institute. It served as community centre, concert hall, dance
hall, picture theatre, church and court-house.
The public school was delayed because of opposition to it
being sited "Too close to a public house, but was eventually
built on it's present location.
When the river crossing at "Riverdale" was made trafficable,
the Coonabarabran Road was diverted to run along the East
bank of the river, when it got to Binnaway, it took a left turn at
the School Principal's residence to run thru the town's business
centre and then on to Coolah.
The road converged with Myall Street at a very acute angle -
bad town planning or the complete lack of it, that gave us the
strange configuration of streets, we now refer to as the Five
Ways.
The town continue to expand in this direction and by the
1920's, there was Harry Doran's barber shop and billiard saloon,
Archie Magick's bakery, Clarrie Botfield's wool and skin store,
Binnaway's first motor mechanic - Carl Spies, The ABC bank
(later to become the Bank of NSW, and eventually Westpac
Banking Corporation).
Next to the bank was Frank Law - general store, produce
merchant and Post-master. Jack Starr operated out of a modest
little building and the last place you could buy a bag of lollies
before taking on the bone-jarring journey to Coolah was Allan
and Lillian Carlyle's "refreshment room", come cake shop,
come lollie shop, cum newsagency.
The accidental burning down of the Mechanics' Institute
was a sad blow for town, but a significant turning point in the
lives of the Carlyle family. Allan was an amateur projectionist
and seized the opportunity of going into the cinema business.
Being light on in finance, he settled for an open-air theatre
with the intention of up-grading at a later date. Opening night
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was set down for a night in the middle of June, with the
temperature around freezing point and with frost hanging in the
air.
The extreme conditions did not deter the local film fanatics
and the premiere played to a standing room only audience.
The picture theatre business proved to be a money spinner
for the Carlyle family for a number of years, but Allan Carlyle
was not a robust man and his health started to fail. To
the extent that much of the work in running the
business fell to his diminutive wife. She
was about 5 foot 3 and tipped the scales
around 8 stone (about 50 kilos).
Her duties included long hours in the
shop, in the kitchen, in the office and
eventually to the manual operation
of the film projector.
Allan eventually became an invalid,
and when Gilbert McWhirter arrived on
the scene, he sold the theatre license to
Gilbert and the cafe business to Gilbert's son
Robert.
The Carlyle family retired to a house in Railway Street, but
the family - 3 boys - Allan, Neville and Raymond were all in
their school years and in need of parental assistance for their up-
bringing and to complete their education.
By that time the railway had reached Binnaway, and Lillian
successfully applied for a license to run the railway refreshment
room. The facility provided by the railway was very basic, and
Lillian had to do most of her cooking at home.
A normal routine for her was to prepare the evening meal,
tend to her invalid husband and sick son Raymond, and after
seeing that the family was bedded down for the night, retire to
the kitchen to cook the cakes and pies for the following day's
trading. It was well into the early hours of the morning before
she rested herself. Her pleasant manner and helpful service
assured the success of the refreshment room venture, but it was
the excellence of her meat pie that earned her a state wide
reputation.
Binnaway became synonymous with Mrs Carlyle's pies.
When Binnaway was mentioned in conversation people would
say "that's where you get those lovely pies". An elderly matron
from one of the North Shore suburbs , who visited Binnaway
frequently was heard to say, "the long train journey knocked the
stuffing out of me, but I always look forward to arriving at
Binnaway and munching into a couple of Mrs Carlyle's
delicious pies, they are utterly divine!" Unusual for people to
use such celestial language to describe a humble meat pie, but
such was the popularity of this 100% Binnaway product. It was
suggested that she commercialise her meat pie recipe, but she
dismissed then proposition out of hand and said she was quite
happy as she was.
She loved living in Binnaway, she loved running the
refreshment room, and her only ambition was to see that "her
boys" got off to a good start in life and turned out to be good,
useful citizens. Her simple wish was fulfilled. Allan built up a
very successful business in Wingham and was elected as the
town's mayor. Neville, who worked as a grocer in Guy's store,
went to Sydney and entered the boat-building industry. He built
himself a sea-going yacht. It's sleek, racy lines turned heads on
the Sydney water-front, as did the big bold brass name-plate
that said - BINNAWAY.
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Binnaway Rail Heritage News

Following the obtaining of a grant from the Community Building Partnership Program earlier this year, work has commenced on the caretakers flat
which is being built in part of the gang shed. The flat will be a one bedroom dwelling with a combined bathroom and laundry and open plan lounge,
dining, kitchen area.
A number of members of the group catered for the recent Billy Blooms Open Day providing morning and afternoon teas well as sandwiches for those
who wanted them at lunch time. Thanks must go to the small group who worked out there,those responsible for setting up and taking down the marquee
and those who cooked for and served the morning and afternoon teas.
Anyone who is interested in supporting the Rail Heritage Group is welcome to come along to a meeting and join. Some younger, more able bodied
members would be very welcome to help on days such as the Billy Blooms Open Day and at working bees held to maintain the buildings and
surrounding lawn and gardens.

Bush fire danger period ends

Tuesday, 29 March 2011

The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) has ended the statutory Bush Fire Danger Period in Castlereagh Zone.

From 1 April 2011 fire permits will no longer be required for the Gilgandra and Warrumbungle Local
Government Areas.

“Although fire permits are no longer required, property owners must still exercise caution and follow
guidelines regarding the use of fire,” said Inspector Steve O’Callaghan Community Safety Officer.

“Residents must notify neighbouring land owners and their local fire authority at least 24 hours before
burning, as well as taking appropriate action to ensure containment and control of fire so it doesn’t escape
and cause damage.

“Penalties still apply for failing to notify neighbours that you are lighting a fire and for allowing fires to
escape.

“Even though the weather is cooling down, there is still the potential for fires to threaten life, property and
the environment.”

If residents do wish to conduct burning activities, they should ask the RFS for advice and for environmental
approvals where required if burning Native Vegetation and:

•Give the RFS and neighbours 24 hours notice.

•Check weather conditions/Total Fire Bans can still be called.
•Delay the burn if concerning winds are forecast.
•Create proper fire breaks.
•Have adequate water resources and fire fighting equipment on hand.
•Supervise the fire at all times.
•Call Triple Zero (000) immediately if fire escapes.

“We encourage people to seek advice from their local RFS Fire Control Centre on how to safely conduct
hazard reduction activities such as slashing and burning, and how to prepare their homes for the next bush
fire season,” said inspector O’Callaghan

For more information phone Gilgandra 6847 1298 or Coonabarabran 6842 2645 Fire Control Centres
or visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

RING “000” FIRST

In all Fire Emergencies

Prepare.Act.Survive
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BINNAWAY RAILWAY
BARRACKS
George St Binnaway
OXTRANS
GENERAL CARRIERS
DAILY SERVICE

Budget Accommodation $30.00 per

Person per night Twin Share $15.00
Children under13 years Comfortable beds
with air conditioned rooms Light
Breakfast Modern Kitchen and Dining

CALL JOHN FISHER

Room Enquiries and Bookings
Pat (02) 6844 1593
Cheryll (02) 6844 1706
0428 328 579

BINNAWAY NEWSAGENCY
• NSW Lotteries • Lotto
• Stationery • Cards
• Giftware • Sheet Sets & Towels
• Toys • Movie Hire

Rural Transaction Centre

• Medicare Claiming • Photocopying
• Faxing • Laminating
• Internet

Brad and Natasha Noakes ph 6844 1489

fax 6844 1176

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17 Questions with a Binnaway Personality

1.Name: Verena Ender Burri
2.Date of birth: 27 December 1958
3.Birth place: Muri, Switzerland
4.Parents names: Fridolin & Verena
5.Siblings: Brother Freddy & Sister Johanna
6.Places you have lived: Muri, Fribourg and Aristau in Switzerland, Kibbutz Or Haner in Israel
since September 1998 in Binnaway
7.Jobs you have done: Apprenticeship as a shop assistant, waitress,
bookkeeper, secretary, CEO assistant
8.Favourite food: Everything yummy
9.Favourite movie: Silkwood, David Attenborough’s documentaries, Desperate Housewives
10.Favourite music: A bit of everything: Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, Eric Clapton, Robbie
Williams
Didgeridoo, Country and Relaxing Music
11.Favourite holiday destination: Greek islands, Northern Territory and Western Australia
12.Favourite reading material: Australian outback stories, Women’s life stories, Sunday paper
13.A life highlight: Migrating to Australia and finding a new home in Binnaway
Naturalisation in Binnaway, Citizen of the Year 2009 Award
14. Hobbies: Bushwalks, photograph, Tai Chi, writing to friends and relatives, volunteer work
15. The person who would like you most to meet: Sir David Attenborough
16. Best thing about Binnaway: I feel home here and I have made lots of friends
people look after each other and help out each other
17. Words of wisdom: Live your own life and make the best out of it every day

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Binnaway Amateur Boxing Gym

The Binnaway Amateur Boxing Gym Inc had its second AGM 13th
SOUTHERN CROSS BRAFORDS
April. A lot of progress has occurred since the first AGM 12 months Breeding good doing cattle, with length & muscle
ago. The Gym is now extremely well equipped and has had strong
numbers. We would like to thank all participates, volunteers and the
previous committee for the time and effort they have made to build this
facility. Congratulations to the new committee.
The new committee are:
President/Child Protection Committee Members:
Officer/Public Officer: Rhonda Tom Cruise
Holden
Merv Medley
Vice President: Nathan Hawkless
Trevour Medley
Secretary: Michelle Milliner
Ross Haldeman
Treasurer: Clinton Andrews

Southern Cross Quarrion mature weight1300+kg

BINNAWAY AMATEUR BOXING
GYM INC

Boxing Class
Timetable

Mon - Thurs
4pm - Primary Southern Cross Bellbird
5pm - High Bowen P/S contact 6844 6237
School/Men
6pm - Ladies Fitness
Membership $20 p.a.

Fully Insured, Equiped WANTED

and Qualified
House Cleaner
Any enquiries 4-6 hrs per week
please call Clinton sometimes more
on 02 68441509
Ph Denise 6844 6293

Social Tennis
Every Wednesday Night Social Tennis 7pm All
Welcome

$2 Members $5 Non-Members

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Binnaway Rural Supplies

Your Local Bloke in Binnaway
Agents for
Hi fert Fertilizer, Elgas and Team Poly tanks
Distributors of pasture seed, poly pipe, fencing materials,
General rural merchandise and testing and tagging
Glenn (Doc) and Julie Halliday
22 Renshaw Street Binnaway NSW 2395. Phone (02) 68441711 Fax (02) 68441714
Email : binnawa@bigpond.net.au

Big Morning Tea

It’s that time of year again when our Big Morning Tea is held to raise money for Cancer
Research. This year our morning tea will be held out the front of the shop on Saturday
28th MAY starting around 10am. Please come along and support this worthy cause.
Any donations of cakes or slices would be most appreciated.

TIGUVON SPECIAL DEAL FOR APRIL & MAY

Buy – 10 Litres of Tiguvon and get 2.5 Litres FREE –
Conditions apply, and only while stocks last. Contact us for further details

CTP Green Slip Insurance

We are now able to offer Green Slip insurance on all your vehicles
through Zurich Insurance.
What can you expect from Zurich?
• competitive premiums
• electronic transfer of CTP policy to RTA.
• Zurich CTP automatically includes 'At-Fault Driver' cover which will pay you for injury
suffered as a result of a motor accident which was caused solely and directly by you as the
driver at fault.
CTP Green slips are required by law on all vehicles prior to registration and Zurich offer
competitive premiums on all vehicles including Heavy vehicles and those used for
Primary Production. Next time you have to organize a Green Slip drop
in and talk to Doc.

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EXCHANGE HOTEL
BISTRO &
TAKEAWAY
Lunch: Wed - Sun 12 - 2
Dinner: Fri & Sat 5:30 - 8:30

FRIDAYS
Happy Hour 6 - 7pm
Raffles & Joker Draw 6 - 7pm
Hot Bar Snacks
SATURDAYS
Mega Meat Raffle 4 - 5pm
Pool Comp 5pm - $5 entry
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North West Equestrian EXPO Inc

ABN 61 718 613 232
PO Box 112, COONABARABRAN NSW 2357
SECRETARY TREASURER PRESIDENT
Rebecca Moxham Abbey Blackburn Kevin Sharp
rebecca.moxham2@det.nsw.edu.au (02) 6842 1099

Media Release
NW Equestrian Expo is on track for a winning event
___________________________________________
Entries are pouring in from all over NSW from schools
keen to compete in a prestigious horse riding event held in
Coonabarabran.
Organisers say that plans are well under way for the 2011 North West Equestrian
Expo to be held at the local showgrounds from 3 to 7 June.
Competitor numbers are on track with the record entries received last year and
there is strong enquiry from many schools that have not attended the event
before.
For the first time two schools from Canberra will be represented at the event.
The sponsorship committee has been overwhelmed with the support received
from local business. Even those who do not directly benefit from the influx of
competitors to the town recognise the enormous economic benefits to the
community.
“Every business that we have approached has been very positive in supporting
the event”, said Brenda Grant, sponsorship representative on the Expo
Committee. “We have 58 rug sponsors, 8 event sponsors and 2 major sponsors
already confirmed.
“This reflects the confidence the whole community has in the event.”
The North West Equestrian Expo is recognised as a leader in school based
equestrian sports in Australia, explained committee chairman, Kevin Sharp.
“We have a committee of 12 who work throughout the year on planning and
administration to ensure the event is a quality opportunity for school students to
compete,” stated Mr. Sharp.
“We have Sydney Olympics course designer, John Vallance, bringing his wealth
of experience to the showjumping course.
“Daryl Burgess, assistant Technical Delegate for the World Equestrian Games in
Kentucky, has assisted in various capacities with the Expo cross country course.”
2011 sees the introduction of Team Penning, which has been added to the
extensive list of events on offer at Expo.
Eventing, combined training, polocrosse, dressage and show jumping are just a
few of the great action events spectators can expect to see when youngsters
saddle up to compete in the largest schools riding event of its kind in the nation.

Contact for comment; Rebecca Moxham Ph; 02 68441609

! Binnaway Bush Telegraph! Page 13! May 2011
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Binnaway Central School

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Marketing YOUR livestock to YOUR advantage

! Now selling in Binnaway Saleyards FORTNIGHTLY
! MONTHLY Store Sheep Sale at Narromine
! Selling TWICE WEEKLY at Dubbo Regional Stock Market
! Premium Feeder Steer Buying Orders Available
! Genuine Enquiries for Properties of all sizes

FOR SALE
BINNAWAY/MENDOORAN
2465 Acres 998.3Ha FREEHOLD TITLE

* 925 Acres arable 470 Acres open grazing

* Balance timber suitable wethers or exotics
* Alluvial creek flats gently rising to heavy red and loam soils
* Subdivided 15 paddocks, fencing good with 5klms new
* Watered by 3.5klms frontage to semi permanent creek
2 equipped bores and 11 dams.
* Large 2 stand steel shearing shed (80’ X 30’) equipped with
Diesel powered 8kva generator shedding 600 sheep
* Steel sheep yards 1000 head capacity
* Steel cattle yards 100 head capacity
* Building entitlement, mobile phone service
* 425 Acres sown to subtropical grasses: digit, rhodes, consul,
bahia with serradella, arrowleaf & northam clovers.
* Est. carrying capacity 200 cows & followers.

$695,000
With our SERVICE you GROW
Contact Larry or Pam
Office Hours Ph: (02) 6844 1605
Mob: 0427 441 605 Fax: (02) 6844 1409
After Hours Ph:(02) 68441888 Pam’s Mob: 0429441792
P.O. Box 15, Binnaway NSW 2395
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DON'T FORGET MOTHER'S DAY ON SUNDAY 8 MAY!!!!!

All mothers are special, so often we take them for granted, whatever happens in our lives, whether it be good or bad, our mothers always
seem to have the ability to make everything better. So... I encourage every reader to sit down and read the following, you'll then realise
why our mums are so perfect for us.
'WHEN GOD CREATED MOTHERS' by Angus Buchan - Faith Like Potatoes
When the Lord was creating mothers, an angel appeared and said "What are you doing?"
The Lord said, "Have you not read the specifications?
A Mother has to be completely washable, but not plastic, have one hundred and eighty moveable parts, all replaceable, run on black coffee and leftovers,
have a kiss that can cure anything from a broken leg to a disappointed love affair and six pairs of hands. Three pairs of eyes - one pair that will see
through closed doors, another pair in the back of her head, and of course, the other pair in the front, so that she can look at a child when he messes up and
say, 'I understand and I love you.'
I'm so close to creating something close to this myself - I already have one who heals herself when she's sick, can feed a family of six on half a kilo of
mince, and can get a nine year old to stand under the shower."
"It's too soft," said the angel.
"But tough," said the Lord. "You cannot imagine what this mother can do or endure."
Finally, the angel bent over and ran its finger across the cheek.
"There's a leak," the angel pronounced.
"It's not a leak," said the Lord, "its a
tear."
"What's it for? asked the angel.
"It's for joy, sadness,
disappointment, pain, loneliness and
pride."

The Olive Branch volunteers

would like to wish all the mothers
a

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY; and

would like you to make yourself a
cup of tea and put your feet up.

ENJOY !

Black Opal / Mimosa Limousins & Speckle Park

Champion Junior Steer Grand Champion Steer

Brisbane Royal Show 2010 National Steer Show Dubbo 2009
Quality Black, Apricot Stud and
Commercial Bulls
Lim –Speck (Limousin & Speckle Park)
Bulls Available soon
WARREN & CARLENE SCIFLEET
PH 6842 7864
“Popagundi” Binnaway 2395

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SHORT AND TO THE POINT THIS MONTH……
The ‘STOP’ signs in and
around town, in particular
the signs at the railway
crossings upon the Coolah
Road (Warrumbungle Way),
and Ropers Road. These
signs are in place for good
reason. If you have not
thought about it!!! Train
versus car, normally results
in the train winning. The last thing that I want to be
doing is going to an accident and picking up pieces of
car and people (It’s not a nice thing to do). I have
received some complaints in the past weeks in relation
to these ‘STOP’ signs and motorists driving straight
through them. Over the coming months you may see me
or the highway patrol police sitting at these signs.
Please come to a complete stop. Or you may be the
recipient of a $258 fine and the loss of 3 demerit point
from your licence. I don’t want to sound to harsh,
however it has become a serious issue of concern.
Thanks in advance for your compliance.

Sam Perfrement
Binnaway Police Station
68 441404

BINNAWAY LIBRARY Scott Haron

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DONATED STEER KICKS OFF FUNDRAISER

BINNAWAY LIONS CLUB ANNUAL CHARITY WALK/ RIDE
FOR CANCER WEEK-END A GREAT SUCCESS.
The Binnaway Lions club held their annual walk/ride for cancer charity ride on the 9th &
10th of April with the weekend being very successful once again despite the numbers
being down a little on previous years due to other events being on in the area which could
not be avoided. The event has grown over the years going from 5 horse riders to 70 and
several walkers and also some braved the track to ride their bikes. The ride commenced from
the Binnaway showground on the Saturday morning proceeding down the main street of
Binnaway out the Bourke & Halls road and having lunch on Donny & Margaret Halls property Killara with
lunch on the picturesque Greenbar creek swimming hole. Lions cooked a beautiful BBQ lunch with the sausages
donated by Tony & Lyn Fenton and the mince for the rissoles donated by Boysies Butchery Coonabarabran which
everyone enjoyed with a little rest before proceeding through Killara onto Mobla and back via Wingabutta road to
arrive back tat the showground to have time for everyone to feed and bed their horses down for the night and to have a
couple of hours of sitting around enjoying a drink and an odd story from the days events with some finding some
muscles that they didn’t know they had. The charity auction was very well supported with donations from Binnaway,
Coonabarabran, Coolah and Dubbo businesses.
The 3 auctioneers Larry Tolmie, Bill Tatt & David Grant kept the crowd entertained. Some of the stand out items was a
Painting donated by Peter Ryan, Marg Scifleets brother from Sydney made a grand total of $650 a Tooheys esky
donated by the Exchange hotel fetched $520 , Electric fence unit donated by Binnaway Rural supplies made $300, a
Tigers football gurnsey signed by the first grade players donated by Larry & Pam made $280 The auction grossed
$5100.00.
After the auction everone enjoyed a feast prepared and served by the Lions club volunteers with some help from some of
the Binnaway year 9 & 10 students who helped set up for the evening meal. Thankyou kids a job well done. Food
sponsors Black Stump Butchery Coolah, Coona Foods , Woolworeth Coona and Gecko Red Coonabarabran and
Krysties Meats Coonabarabran

Tim Dennis from Dubbo gave his time and equipment for free supplying the sound system for
the auction and music which was enjoyed by all unfortunately Tim had another event to attend
later on in the night so had to leave a little earlier than normal.

On Sunday morning the Lions volunteers rocked up again to supply us with a hearty breakfast
of bacon, eggs and sausages all supplied to us by Andrews Friendly store also thankyou to
Guy & Narelle Andrews for the use of their cool room without this facility it would be
impossible to keep all of the food cold. Frampton Farms Merriwa
After breakfast everyone saddled up ready for the second day of the walk& ride heading purchases str for $983 donated by
out the Coonabarabran road and then proceeding through “Headingley’ Swegn Smith & Hartley Grazing Co Mendooran
Sandra Taylor’s property for a very scenic ride along the Castlereagh river and then
coming back through Donlons property “Clonlohan”.
property back on the Coona road then through to Keith & Penny Hawkless property “Eastwood” where the Lions once
again excelled with a BBQ lunch by the dam. After lunch the clouds became very thick in the sky and it was not long
after we set for the home stretch through Ivan & Ellen Sternbecks property “Sherwood” the heavens opened up. Never
the less we just kept going on the final jouney through Kevin & Del Stuarts property before returning onto the Coona
road and back to the Binnaway showground where everybody packed up and headed for home after having a great
weekend. As we still are receiving donations we do not have a final figue as this goes to print but we will have a full
report next issue.

Binnaway Patchworkers
On the Saturday morning of the 2 April, more than a dozen ladies from the Binnaway District gathered at the
Technology Room of Binnaway Central School all eager to learn Patchwork for Beginners. Mentor, Colleen
Beer, from Coolah Country Patchwork showed the group just how easy and rewading patchworking can be.
Starting with a JellyRoll, some material and a piece of wadding, then utilising a sewing machine and an
iron, the ladies soon were working on their masterpieces with lots of laughter and encouragement. Some
ladies had never used a sewing machine before but the entire group completed their very own piece of
patchwork - ATable Placemat, in just a couple of hours. No two placemats were alike and the end products
all had a professional appearance. Colleen Beer retired from school teaching recently and with a friend,
Kathy Reinfleish opened the Coolah Country patchwork store in Coolah, to cater for those who love to sew
or had always wanted to learn how to Patchwork.
Comments at the end of the day wre: "Fantastic", "Amazing", "Fun", "Terrific teacher", and "Easier than
you think, even us non-sewers can do this!", and "WHEN'S THE NEXT LESSON?".
The group plans to do something similar in the near future, the tentative name for the group will be "The
Sewing Circle".
If you are interested in sewing type crafts this would be the group of you, if you're still unsure why not give
Barbara a call, 68441700, we really look forward to seeing you next time.
! Binnaway Bush Telegraph! Page 20! May 2011
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4 April 2011

MEDIA RELEASE
HOW TO USE A “SEAGULL” INTERSECTION

Warrumbungle Shire Council’s Road Safety Officer Ken Smith said further concern has been raised
regarding driver error at the “seagull” intersection at the Warrumbungle Way and the Newell
Highway, 6km South of Coonabarabran.
The Warrumbungle Shire Council Traffic Committee has received information regarding incorrect use of this intersection and wish to increase local
knowledge of the intersection.
“Seagull” intersections get their name from the pattern that the two right turn
lanes make when looking down from the air. Seagull intersections allow one
direction of traffic to travel straight through without stopping. Drivers
turning right into the side road at the intersection simply merge into a
separate lane, which forms one 'wing' of the “seagull”. Here, they meet the
opposite carriageway and the side road. Traffic turning right from the side
road, simply cross the intersecting carriageway (south bound traffic) and
drive up the other 'wing' of the “seagull”, accelerate and merge with the main
flow of traffic.
The Warrumbungle Way and Newell Highway “seagull” intersection
provides crash protection for vehicles when a driver is making a right hand
turn towards Coonabarabran from Warrumbungle Way onto the Newell
Highway.
To take advantage of that protection, the driver of a vehicle turning right
from Warrumbungle Way must turn to the north bound right hand lane as
defined by the line markings. It is an offence to cross the unbroken lane line
and drive directly into the left hand lane and potentially into the path of a
fast moving truck or other vehicle.
The right hand lane allows the driver to accelerate and to safely merge with
faster moving traffic in the left hand lane. The ‘system’ allows for slow
accelerating vehicles like buses, trucks and vehicles towing caravans. Once
the unbroken lane line becomes broken the driver can merge to the left lane
when safe.
The left hand turn lane from Coonabarabran into Warrumbungle Way allows a safe exit from the Newell Highway. This allows the turning vehicle to
slow down safely in order to make the turn, while still allowing traffic on the Newell Highway to continue travelling relatively unobstructed.
Remember to turn on the left indicator early, perhaps just on the crest before the turn lane, to give as much notice as possible to following vehicles.
For further information please contact Councils' Road Safety Officer, Ken Smith, on (02) 6849 2000 or email rsowsc@hwy.com.au
Photos by Ken Smith
The photograph above shows two cars turning from Warrumbungle Way. The one in front is a P-plate driver and has turned to the correct position.
The unsafe driver behind has driven directly across the unbroken lane line to the incorrect lane and potentially into the path of a speeding truck and
placing both families at unnecessary risk.

A Gathering at the Royal Hotel

A small get together of locals and
past residents at the Royal Hotel
enjoying the Friday night meat
raffle and fine dinning. L to R
Andy Andrews, Kerry & Bernie
Simmons, Donny Hall, Toni
Conquest, Norm Kroehnert, Lenny
Guy, Brian & Jane Simmons, Pat
Kroehnert & Margaret Hall.

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! Binnaway Bush Telegraph! Page 22! May 2011

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FENTON'S BINNAWAY
BUTCHERY
TONY & LYN FENTON
Specialising in:

Freezer Packs, Bulk Meats, Smallgoods.

Check specials board for daily
specials

Lamb and Pork Cutting.

FREE HOME DELIVERY

PH 6844 1787! AH 6844 1615

DAILY PRESCRIPTION SERVICE TO

BINNAWAY - PLEASE SEE OUR
AGENTS CLINT or LOUISE AT
ANDREWS FRIENDLY STORE.

BINNAWAY BOWLING CLUB

Come and enjoy yourself at the Bowlo.....
Keno, pokies, raffles on Friday nights.
Open afternoons and evenings.
Friday night bistro ‒ large menu low prices
Entrees, juicy steaks, seafood, rissoles and
schnitzels.
Social bowls every Sunday starts at 1.30pm come
along
Have a bowl and meet some great people and staff.

See you at your local bowlo

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Classifieds
Contact Louise Andrews on 6842 1509 or drop into Andrew’s Friendly Store
Printing Jobs
The Binnaway Progress Association will make available the photocopier for printing jobs of a
minimum of 50 A4 pages. The cost will be 15cents/sheet. Bookings essential. 6844 1942.
No Sunday Paper: This is dedicated to all of us who
are seniors,
to all of you who know seniors, and to all of you who
will become seniors.
 
"WHERE is my SUNDAY paper?!"
The irate customer calling the newspaper office
loudly demanded to know where her Sunday
edition was.
"Madam", said the newspaper employee, "today is
Saturday. 
The Sunday paper is not delivered until tomorrow,
on SUNDAY".
There was quite and long pause on the other end of
the phone, followed by a ray of recognition.
She was heard to mutter, "Well,... that explains
why no one was at church today."

A little boy, at a wedding looks at his mom and says,

"Mommy, why does the girl wear white?"
His mom replies, "The bride is in white because shes happy and this is the happiest day of
her life."
The boy thinks about this, and then says, "Well then, why is the boy wearing black?"

Specialises in
Digital TV Cables

SUPER MANContract Fertiliser Spreading

Super – Lime – Gypsum – Urea & Manures
4 x 4 Truck Mounted Spreader
Also Contract Fencing

ROB ADAMS
6844 1678 or 0427 441 678
154 Ropers Rd, Binnaway
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COOLAH AUTO
SMASH
& MECHANICAL
Also known as
Valley Motors
Coolah
Quality Guaranteed Service
SMASH REPAIRS - FUSS FREE with Fully Qualified Tradesman you
can trust
Latest Technology and Equipment
Plastic Welding
Windscreen Installation.
Diagnostic services
On Line Quoting System - Quality Products
Number 1 Choice In Smash Repairs
Over 30 years experience in the industry
18 years in Coolah area
Ph: 02 6377119229 Binnia St, Coolah - Opposite the Top Pub

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Meyers Motors Binnaway Small Bore Rifle Club

Inc
BINNAWAY Shooting days Wednesdays
PH/FAX: 6844 1607
and Sundays 9:30 am
Authorised Inspection Station
Mechanical Repairs Firearm Safety Training
Fuel & Oil Courses
General Spares & Supplies
Available for New Licence
Batteries & Tyres
Applicants
All Steel requirements
New Members Welcome
Agents for:
Enquiries Fred Magann
QBE Green Slips
Elgas Swap & Refills
Phone 6844 1707

Bare Co. Products

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RAY LEWIS
PLUMBING, NEV MERCER
DRAINING & ELECTRICAL
EARTHMOVING CONTRACTOR
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1,100 towns across Australia, every day! PH 6886 3517 PH 6844 1988
Phone: 1300 Greyhound, 1300 473 946
Visit: Greyhound Terminal, 2-6 John FAX 6886 3544 MOB 0412 117 216
Street, Coonabarabran
Website: www.greyhound.com.au MOB 0427460376
Email: info@greyhound.com.au

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Stock, Station & Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers Renshaw St

Binnaway
Phone: 6844 1775
Fax 6844 1776
Operating in Binnaway Saleyards Fortnightly
John Stuart: 0428 639 080
Angus Stuart: 0427 751 009
Jamie Stuart: 0427 467 322
Nick Ray: 0428 216 150
eMail: Office@millingstuart.com.au

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Calendar of Events for the Month

Please contact BBT to add a date to our Calendar binnawaybushtelegraph@yahoo.com
Date Time Event Contact name Number

You know, just

Saturday 7th May All Day Mothers Day Your Mum
ring her

Wed 11th May 7.00pm Town 150 year Meeting, at the Binnaway Hall Doc Halliday 6844 1711

Sat 14th May All Day Binnaway Bush Bash John Mercer 0488 008 857

Thursday 27th May 10.00am Biggest Cuppa Tea, at the Health Centre

Do other clubs have events, meetings etc happening they would like to place in this calendar? Itʼs easy. Just email the
date to the paper or place a note at Andrews store by the deadline date.

Boxing at the Tennis Courts

Mon to Thurs 4pm - 7pm Clinton Andrews 6844 1509
See advertisement on page 9

Tai chi at the Binnaway Health Centre. Free Binnaway Health

Every Tuesday 1.30pm- 2.30pm 6844 1401
and everyone welcome! Centre

Wednesday
7pm Wednesday night Tennis Louise Andrews 6844 1509
Nights

Wednesday
6.30pm-7pm Junior Tennis Coaching from 4yrs Louise Andrews 6844 1509
Evenings

Every Friday 1.30pm Binnaway Belly Busters at the Health Centre Lyn Steele 6844 1401

Binnaway Library Dr Salim Church services Please advertise your group or

Thursday & Friday Every Friday at Binnaway Catholic every Sunday 8am club dates in the community
3pm to 5pm Health Centre Anglican every Sunday 11.30 am calendar, so everyone knows
what is happening around town!
Phone 6842 3366

Editor’s Editor’s Comment May 2011 have ever done and yet finish the sentence with‘ BUT
Comment THE BEST’! I think this quote sums it up –
Short and With Mothers Day coming up its got me
sweet thinking about how much life changes “‘We never totally understand the love of a Mother until
when you become a Mother. we become one”
Most Mums will tell you that Motherhood I hope all the Mums in Binnaway get spoilt on Sunday –
is the most exhausting, challenging and at you deserve it!
times the most nerve racking thing they

Deadline for next issue: 12 noon, Saturday 28th May

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acceptance of any article or advertisement for publication, and further, to edit any submission prior to publication. Every effort will be
made to ensure that any such editing does not change the context of the article or advertisement. The Binnaway Progress Association
accepts no responsibility for the veracity of articles and advertisements in this paper. The Binnaway Bush Telegraph is a publication of a
not-for-profit voluntary organisation and apologises for any errors and omissions.
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