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Tractor convoy supports MND research
Don Edis with his tractor nicknamed ‘The Old Fella’. The convoy of old tractors that chugged their way through Goorambat, Murchison, Whroo, Rushworth, Moora, Colbinabbin, Elmore, Rochester, Echuca and Wunghnu in mid-March did more than catch the eye of locals and visitors. Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content The whole excursion, which began and finished at Yarrawonga, raised almost $150,000 to go towards the search for a cause and cure for motor neurone disease.
Tractor convoy supports MND research Original
Don Edis with his tractor nicknamed ‘The Old Fella’. The convoy of old tractors that chugged their way through Goorambat, Murchison, Whroo, Rushworth, Moora, Colbinabbin, Elmore, Rochester, Echuca and Wunghnu in mid-March did more than catch the eye of locals and visitors. Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content The whole excursion, which began and finished at Yarrawonga, raised almost $150,000 to go towards the search for a cause and cure for motor neurone disease.
Tractor convoy supports MND research Original
Don Edis with his tractor nicknamed ‘The Old Fella’. The convoy of old tractors that chugged their way through Goorambat, Murchison, Whroo, Rushworth, Moora, Colbinabbin, Elmore, Rochester, Echuca and Wunghnu in mid-March did more than catch the eye of locals and visitors. Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content The whole excursion, which began and finished at Yarrawonga, raised almost $150,000 to go towards the search for a cause and cure for motor neurone disease.
Escapes on district roads in late March 1976
Three youths left the scene of a car roll-over at the sweeping railway-crossing bend at Maggie Roberts’s Hill between Rushworth and Moora. Vehicle ownership was unclear. Graeme Harrison of Stanhope broke both legs and Peter Jeffery of Rushworth injured knees and suffered lacerations, in a vehicle collision 100 metres west of the railway crossing on the Midland Highway near Stanhope. After difficulty in extracting the men from their cars, both were taken to Mooroopna Hospital.
Vintage tractors to give a sight for the fight Original
When the convoy reaches Colbinabbin, they will be met by this homemade classic: A Grant tractor backend, powered by a Nissan two-stroke engine. Photo by Contributed Anyone interested in vintage tractors is in for a treat this coming week, with the opportunity to contribute to the relentless search for the cause and a cure for motor neurone disease.
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Heavy penalties dished out at Rushworth Court Early March of 1976 saw quite a queue lined up at Rushworth Court House. A fire without a permit in long dry grass at a property on the corner of Wigg and Nicholson Streets, set the owner back $200, Sergeant Durston on the case. A motorcyclist was clocked at 150 kph while holding a pillion passenger, but not actually holding a licence. Three weeks in gaol was one of the penalties, together with fines and disqualifications.
Tragedy on water and roads to start 1976
A Sunday afternoon cool change roared across the Basin, damaging yachts and campsites on the shore. Later in January, a Shepparton man was drowned at Greens Lake, Corop, after a squall capsized a 12-foot (3.5 metre) fibreglass boat. Three passengers in the boat struggled ashore to raise the alarm. No other boats were on the lake, so external assistance was needed. The tragic loss to two Melbourne men arose from a road smash about three kilometres south of Murchison on Weir Road.
School enrolments of great interest in February 1976
Rushworth Primary enrolments were up as the school year started, boosted by 23 new starters in Preps. Mrs Jeanette Murray was a new librarian two days per week. The largest local primary school was Stanhope with 168, reported by headmaster Bernie Dreher. New teachers included Alan Calder, Mrs Georgina Wallace, Mrs Kate Sellars and Mrs Margaret Hoelter. Continuing was Mrs Noela Barlow.
10 deaths in tragic weekend on district roads
There was a horror weekend on roads within a 60-kilometre radius of Rushworth. Peter Bray of Girgarre died after his motorcycle collided with a semi-trailer on the notorious intersection of Midland Highway and McEwen Road. Mrs Bonita Campbell of Elmore died after a collision with a sportscar, with a passenger in that second car also killed, and several teenagers injured. Other fatal smashes were near Wyuna and Nagambie, taking the total killed in the district that weekend to a truly shocking ten.
Balaclava Mine at Whroo.
Officials from the Mines Department, the Lands Department and the Shire of Waranga met to seek common ground to achieve the preservation of the Balaclava Mine at Whroo. Mr Les Garraway from Echuca, on behalf of the Tourism Department, addressed the meeting enthusiastically about preservation, in stark contrast to a report a few years earlier from the Mines Department which had declared “the mine should be blown up”.
Colbinabbin’s store prepares for bright future
In 2020, the small town of Colbinabbin was faced with the closure of its general store. Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content The lively community, midway between Shepparton and Bendigo, had been encouraged by the renovation of its pub, but the potential loss of the store was a major blow to the population of 285 and others living on nearby farms.
Colbinabbin’s store prepares for bright future Original
In 2020, the small town of Colbinabbin was faced with the closure of its general store. Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content The lively community, midway between Shepparton and Bendigo, had been encouraged by the renovation of its pub, but the potential loss of the store was a major blow to the population of 285 and others living on nearby farms.
Big occasion for Toolleen in October 1975
Cr. Ron Hickson opened the new Toolleen Sporting Centre, which had been a big achievement for a small district. The multi-purpose pavilion was to become the hub for local sporting clubs, community groups and for public meetings. A series of grants and ratepayer contributions had combined to enable erection of a brick building of 28 squares, at a cost of just on $62,000.
Lively football discussion continued in October 1975
Lively football discussion continued in October 1975 The well-attended Annual General Meeting of Rushworth Football Club at the former fire station (next to the Presbyterian church) came to a unanimous decision, rare in most footy clubs. Unless the Heathcote District League confirmed eight clubs for season 1976, the Tigers would seek to join another league. Re-elected as President for 1976, Don Perry had Ray Cheatley and Doug Poulson as vice-presidents, Matt Kennedy as secretary-treasurer.
Police news prominent in early October 1975
50 Years Ago Replacing the retired Senior Constable Ray Gavin at Stanhope was Senior Constable Harry Hoskin, transferring from Newstead near Castlemaine. An early assignment was getting down to business in the local pennant bowls team as a new recruit. At Rushworth the little old timber police station was removed by truck to allow work to commence on the new station and residence. The plan was to re-position the old building at the Rushworth Park.
Heavy penalties decided at Rushworth Court House
Magistrate Curtain explained to a defendant that it was bad enough to be driving without a licence, but to be swaying all over the road and testing positive to alcohol when Sergeant Durston pulled him over, was completely unacceptable. The defendant’s solicitor applied for an adjournment of the case. The magistrate was not in the mood to adjourn, sending the defendant to gaol for a month.
Colbinabbin 1975 footy flag its first for 25 years
Amid high excitement among supporters and former players, Colbinabbin defeated Rushworth at Toolleen to win the club’s first premiership since 1950, the cup accepted by captain-coach Jeff McCubbery and club president Mick Morgan. The score showed a comfortable win 17-15 to 10-13, after leading by 41 points at the final change. Wayne Egan with six goals for Colbo, Horne with five for the Tigers were familiar figures throughout the season.
Pirates on Waranga Basin in August 1975!
A boat belonging to licenced professional fisherman Mr Irvine Lloyd was removed from its mooring in the Basin on two occasions, Mr Sam Cleary retrieving it first from Sapling Point, Mr Lloyd finding it under a bridge the second time. Rushworth police were on the case (which might still be on-going). Postmaster Bruce Carrotte and Australia Post fought a legal battle concerning payment of rent on Australia Post premises.
Crime and punishment in late July 1975
It was standing room only in Rushworth Court House as Magistrate Curtain dealt with multiple alleged traffic offences. A Rushworth man was fined $140 after conviction on five charges involving speed and control of a vehicle. He was fortunate to have a charge of dangerous driving on Weir Road near Murchison withdrawn. A Euroa man was fined $50 for speeding in Stanhope Road, telling the court that the speedo was not working on his motorcycle.
Shire crisis and busy Court House in July 1975
50 Years Ago Waranga Shire Council learned that Shire vehicles needed replacement, plant was aging, and equipment was an issue. Running costs were up. Breakdowns were costly. Rising wages added to concerns, and staff positions were no longer fundable. Workers compensation insurance premiums had doubled. (The only thing not high would have been staff morale.) For the umpty-third time, Council discussed safety concerns at Whroo’s Balaclava mine.
High drama at the hospital in July 1975
The Committee of Management of Waranga Memorial Hospital (all members named) published a notice “to advise that the decisions made to terminate the tenancy of Dr. G. Tai were unanimous, after full discussions and after advice from the Hospitals and Charities Commission”. It had been considered that the doctor’s demands associated with his practice and hospital admissions were excessive. There was already optimism that a new doctor was interested to take up the appointment.
Long day at Rushworth Court House
The Chronicle continued to struggle in June 1975, with multiple errors to be found on most pages. A rude Colbinabbin man sent a letter addressed to The Chronic Office. Rushworth Magistrate’s Court hosted a Kyabram man to answer charges of vehicle theft from Kyabram and Murchison. Senior Constable Kevin Foley said the defendant was a little puzzled when asked to produce a driving licence.
Major printing mishap in early June 1975
One June edition of the Chronicle had a very large blank space where a photo was supposed to have been placed. The editor tried again the next week and there was Kerry Barlow of Rushworth – Colbinabbin Apex Club presenting a cheque for $450 to Norm Wright of the Colbinabbin Recreation Reserve committee. Shire of Waranga More successfully photographed welcoming State Member for Bendigo John Bourchier were Shire President Bill Jacobson, and Crs Gerard Tuohey, Ron Hickson and Bill Ayson.
Trouble brewing at Waranga Memorial Hospital
New doctor Dr Tai, Matron Cole and members of the committee were in disagreement as to which patients could be admitted to Waranga Memorial Hospital. At issue were public patients not covered by a medical benefits’ scheme and whether an honorary medical practitioner was available to treat them. It was developing into a very heated dispute, the doctor calling on the committee to sack the matron. Watch this space.
Eagles and electric car make news in May 1975!
The debate about eagles attacking ewes and their lambs was heating up, farmers pointing to recent serious loss of stock, and Phil Dalziel of the Forests Commission explaining that dry forest conditions and few rabbits had created unfortunate eagle activity on farmland.
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1 Introduction Bioelectronic interfaces mechanically and electrically bridge biology with electronics, required for medical implants, epidermal electronics, and neuroprosthetics.[1-4] Durable mechanical properties are essential to ensure conformal contact with biological organs for long-term integration.[5-7] Additionally, the materials should possess mixed transportation capability of ions and electrons, which are the information carriers for biology and electronics, respectively.[8-10]...
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Single-Molecule Stoichiometry of Supramolecular Complexes
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Single-Molecule Stoichiometry of Supramolecular Complexes
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Forest cemetery tells an old story
Professor Miles Lewis and his wife, Mary, were special guests of the Whroo Cemetery Trust, with the acclaimed architect, academic and historian unveiling the new feature at the Whroo Cemetery.
Forest cemetery tells an old story
Professor Miles Lewis and his wife, Mary, were special guests of the Whroo Cemetery Trust, with the acclaimed architect, academic and historian unveiling the new feature at the Whroo Cemetery.
New information board for Whroo forest visitors
Whroo, 6km south of Rushworth, is deserted. Once a thriving gold town, no original buildings are to be seen. It retains a lonely but beautiful old cemetery in a clearing in the forest. Visitors to Whroo are sometimes surprised to come across the old cemetery, as they explore the remnants of the local diggings.
New information board for Whroo forest visitors
Whroo, 6km south of Rushworth, is deserted. Once a thriving gold town, no original buildings are to be seen. It retains a lonely but beautiful old cemetery in a clearing in the forest. Visitors to Whroo are sometimes surprised to come across the old cemetery, as they explore the remnants of the local diggings.
New information board for Whroo forest visitors
Whroo, 6km south of Rushworth, is deserted. Once a thriving gold town, no original buildings are to be seen. It retains a lonely but beautiful old cemetery in a clearing in the forest. Visitors to Whroo are sometimes surprised to come across the old cemetery, as they explore the remnants of the local diggings.
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