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The Wahgunyah Men’s Shed conducted a “garage” sale at their premises at the Wahgunyah Community Centre last Saturday. Members were very pleased with the level of interest shown and were able to raise funds for their work by selling some equipment they no longer use and by cooking delicious sausages and onions for attendees.
The Girl in the Painting – unique book launch at museum
Author Dee White has written a charming children's book titled - "The Girl in the Painting" which is a story about Susie Bourne - the Tar Girl in Tom Robert's iconic painting - Shearing the Rams.
The book will be launched at the Corowa Federation Museum in June.
The Girl in the Painting is based on the true story of Corowa born, Susie Bourne, and her role in the painting of Tom Roberts’ iconic masterpiece, Shearing the Rams (1890) painted at Brocklesby Station in Corowa.
The painting is now on display at the National Gallery of Victoria.
Dee White is the award-winning, international author of more than 25 books for children and young adults. She has a passion for history and uncovering stories from the past like The Girl in the Painting, which she discovered on a family holiday seven years ago.
Ms White is cofounder of Author Pen Pals and a strong advocate for literary and young writers and has presented author talks and writing workshops throughout Australia and overseas, including the SCBWI Europolitan Conference in Amsterdam and the Sharjah International Book Fair.
The book launch will be held at the Corowa Federation Museum on Saturday, June 7 2025 at 11am.
CWA Oaklands Women’s Dinner
CWA Oaklands Women’s Dinner’s guest speaker will be Ms Robin Haberecht, CEO of Yarrawonga Health. Lucky door prize and raffles. Any questions Anna Stienstra 0423 483 612 or Heather Kerr 0447 335 201 Date: Wednesday, March 5th, 2025. Time: 7.00pm for 7.30pm start. Two-course meal + treats Oaklands RSL Bowling Club, Buller Street Entry $50.00. All tickets are pre-paid please (last day 5.00pm Friday, February 28) Via link: https://www.trybooking.com/CYIBJ
Anne Wescott will be the guest speaker at Corowa District Inner Wheel Club’s International Women’s Day event.
Corowa District Inner Wheel Club - save the date
The Corowa District Inner Wheel Club will once again be hosting International Women’s Day. The event will be held on Friday, March 7 from 11.30am for 12noon at the Civic Bowls Club, Corowa. Tickets are $38 each for a 3-course lunch catered for by Bluegum Catering, drinks are available at bar prices. All profits will go towards Inner Wheel District A54’s project – Walk My Way, which supports refugee children in East Africa and Myanmar to access education and help a refugee child go to school. This year’s guest speaker is Anne Wescott from Corowa, Anne is very involved in our community as President of Corowa CWA, Chair of Local Health Advisory Committee of Corowa, Vice President of Corowa Lions, and many other organizations. To purchase your tickets go to Try Booking https://www.trybooking.com/CYPJP or contact Roseann Prentice Event Coordinator by emailing iiiw.au.corowadistrict.IWD@gmail.com There are limited tickets so get in quick, so you are not disappointed.
Corowa Sing Australia
Corowa Sing Australia recommence on Thursday 6th February 2025. Singers meet at the Oddfellows Hall, Sanger Street, 6:30pm – 8:30pm Thursday nights. All welcome to have fun singing, meeting new friends, and connecting to our community. No auditions required. Please ring Belinda- 0439368460 or Robyn- 0408991708 for more information.
The Corowa Annual Vintage Tractor Pull & Vintage Rally will be held on March 1 and 2, 2025, at 241 Redlands Rd, Corowa. Entry is by gold coin donation on both days. Join us for a weekend celebrating vintage tractors and machinery with plenty of activities for enthusiasts and families alike. On the Saturday, enjoy the tractor road run and vintage machinery display at 10am and mid-afternoon. Don’t miss the Australian Chamberlain Championship at 10:30am, showcasing impressive vintage tractors in action. In the evening, a complimentary BBQ dinner will be held at 6:00pm for members and exhibitors. A BBQ lunch will also be available during the day. On Sunday, the excitement continues with the vintage tractor pull and display of vintage machinery, offering a wonderful chance to experience these historic machines up close. EFT is available for your convenience. For more information, contact Bill Petzke on 0427 856 529 or Matt McQualter on 0428 458 213.
Letter to the editor
Turf club potential
Maybe it’s time Racing NSW paid more attention to the Albury region for training facilities to be improved.
The Corowa Turf Club has a great track surface and the need to improve training facilities should be the aim to attract trainers to the track.
The Corowa Turf Club needs to be a bigger part of the region's tourism and have a feature race day for place of Federation. Australia Day should be a date allocated by Racing NSW to create a significant race day that fits with the town and region's festivities!
Many race clubs throughout the state have themed race days to match a town's history and Corowa should be creating the same. This should be a task for some entrepreneur-style councillors!
Stuart Davie
Corowa
Quote of the Week
“‘If you have to choose between being right or being kind, choose being kind and then you will always be right.” Anonymous.
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