The Girl in the Painting – unique book launch at museum
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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 Roberts 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
Robin Haberecht, CEO of Yarrawonga Health will be CWA Oaklands Women’s Dinner’s guest speaker on March 5.
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
Corowa District Inner Wheel Club - save the date
Anne Wescott will be the guest speaker at Corowa District Inner Wheel Club’s International Women’s Day event.
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.
The Corowa Annual Vintage Tractor Pull & Vintage Rally will be held on March 1st and 2nd, 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. EFT is available for your convenience. For more information, contact Bill Petzke on 0427 856 529 or Matt McQualter on 0428 458 213.
Corowa Indoors Bowls Club social games
The Corowa Indoor Bowls Club is looking for new members to join our friendly and social games. We play on 30ft x 6ft mats, with bowls supplied by the club. Games are held every Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday afternoon from 12:30pm in the Community Room at Club Corowa. The cost is $5 per person per session, which includes a team first prize, a raffle, and tea and coffee. Come along and enjoy a great afternoon of indoor bowls! For more information, contact the secretary at 0429 922 474 or secretarycorowaindoorbowls@gmail.com, or enquire at Club Corowa reception.
Rutherglen and District Garden Club
The next general meeting for the Rutherglen and District Garden Club will be held on Monday, February 24 at 7.30pm in the Rutherglen Senior Citizens Hall. The guest speaker for the night will be from the Alpine Perennial Nursery. They will talk on perennials for this area and surrounds and will bring plants for sale. Members are encouraged to bring a friend as this evening will be very interesting. Everyone is welcome. $2 entry. Competition table for the night: A cut of Perennial plant, any other cut or bloom, fruit/veg and the floral arrangement to be: A floral arrangement using crystal. There will be a trading table, bring along any items of interest, the night will conclude with supper!
Quote of the Week
“‘Don’t condemn others, and God won`t condemn you. God will be as hard on you as you are on others! He will treat you exactly as you treat them.’’ Jesus of Nazareth.
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