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Milang Community News
A journal of the Milang & District Community Association
Servicing the communities of Milang, Clayton Bay, Finniss, Strathalbyn and Langhorne Creek
January 2020 | Cost $2.00
Page 1 Milang Community News January 2020
FROM THE EDITOR Contributions to the ON THE COVER
Milang Community News Santa is exhausted. RP
Welcome to January’s edition
and a new decade. Where did The Editor eagerly looks forward to ADVERTISING RATES
the last ten years go? receiving articles and welcomes
Ad strip $15.00
I mentioned in last month’s suggestions from community
newsletter that I hoped the members for stories and photographs. Eighth page $16.00
weather would be kind. Well not Email sales@milang.org.au Quarter page $24.00
to be. Catastrophic weather Half page $52.00
instead. It breaks my heart to Email production@milang.org.au
see the devastation that has Full page $95.00
Email: editor@milang.org.au
occurred in South Australia and Art Work $35.00
Mail: PO Box 434 MILANG SA 5256
other States. Homes and many
For all advertising contact
possessions can be replaced, but Copy should reach the editor by the John Whyte
lives, both human and animal 21st of each month and must include Email: production@milang.org.au
cannot. I won’t weigh in on the the contributor’s name, address and 0431 601 850
climate change debate but I have contact details. Articles of fewer than
never experienced a day like 500 words are encouraged.
Friday 19 December 2019. It was Milang Community News reserves the DISCLAIMER
a harrowing drive home to right to refuse advertisements and
Milang from my workplace and The Milang Community News is
other submissions. The editor reserves produced on behalf of the Milang and
the temperature read 48 degrees the right to change content for District Community Association Inc
in my car! All I could think of is (MADCA).
accuracy or where space is limited.
how are the Emergency Services The committee of the Association
going to control this fire? If you would like the Milang accepts no responsibility for damage of
Somehow they have managed to Community News photographer to any form which may occur as a result of
get it to Watch and Act. Our attend an event to photograph the contents of this publication.
subjects of local interest, please The opinions expressed in the Milang
Emergency Services both paid
Community News are not necessarily
and volunteers are incredible. contact Richard Prusa:
those of MADCA.
Thank you! Phone: 0468 498 311
There is lots happening in and Email: otava53@hotmail.com Milang Community News
around our little Community in is an associate member
January. See page 34 for more Where to buy the Milang of the Community Newspaper
Association of Victoria (CNAV)
details. Community News
Also my apologies to the Oasis CNAV is a network of community-
Milang Community News is available owned newspapers whose vision is
Function Centre—somehow I on the first day of every month for that ‘community newspapers are
managed to make their $2.00 at: the voice of the community.’
December ad disappear! Can’t
blame it on drop box this time. https://cnav.org.au/
So sorry to Oasis, who are great Good Food Co. Strathalbyn
Milang MOSH Centre
supporters of this Newsletter.
Milang Post Office
Milang Mini Mart
Port Milang Café
Milang Caravan Park
Jo Van Eunen Milang Bakery
Email: editor@milang.org.au Pier Hotel Milang
Strathalbyn Information Centre
Ph 0431 601 850
Milang Community News is online
Download a pdf version at http://milang.org.au/community-news/
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MILANG COMMUNITY GARDEN
Did you know?
Water the garden well, preferably at dusk to avoid
In Greek, coriander -Coriandrum sativum means
evaporation loss, but do not wet the foliage.
“bug sown as a crop.” The name Coriandrum was
Check vegies for white fly and apple trees for codling
chosen because botanists thought the plant had an
moth. Hot dry weather can increase the incidence of
insect-like odour and sativum (meaning “sown as a
red spider mite; look for grey or curling leaves on
crop”), indicated that the plant had been
plants.
domesticated and grown commercially.
If your fruit trees suffer from water stress over the next
couple of months, it will affect next years crop.
Gardening Tip:
Always face an empty wheelbarrow in the direction of
travel BEFORE you fill it up. It is much easier to move a
heavy object forward, than trying to manoeuvre its
direction once loaded.
News
Gill Guest is in the process of compiling a quarterly
newsletter containing recipes for use with
Community Garden produce. The first issue should
be available from the Community Garden this
month. The volunteers worked tirelessly, watering
the garden during the four day heat wave just
before Christmas. Next time you come in to the
garden, compliment them on a great job.
Word of the month
Eremology – the study of deserts (not desserts,
For the home gardener
although I like to study those too)
Planting guide for January: sow seed and plant
It is interesting that the plant genus Eremophila,
seedlings of, basil, beans-French, beetroot, Brussels
contains many species of plants from desert-like areas.
sprout, cabbage, capsicum, carrot, celery, chicory,
chilli, Chinese cabbage, cucumber, endive, kale,
Christine Elliott
leek, lettuce (sow when temp is under 26°C),
parsley, parsnip, potatoes, pumpkin, radish, silver Volunteers are always welcome
beet, spring onion, sweet corn, tomatoes, and
Come and enjoy
zucchini.
CONTACT THE MILANG COMMUNITY GARDEN
Harvest flowers from English lavender to use in Call: (08) 8537 0687
cooking. Email: reception@moshcc.com.au
Oregano is in flower so harvest now and dry for The Milang Community Garden is on Facebook
later use. Use in stuffing and rissoles.
Page 4 Milang Community News January 2020
JANUARY BIRTHDAYS
3 Kelly McLean TRIVIA
8 John Toshach 9
9 Lois Eatts by National Australia Day Council
13 Annie Whyte
1. How many countries are larger than Australia?
16 Joan Williams
18 Adrian Ross 2. In what state/territory was the highest recorded
19 Robert Neale temperature, of 53oC, recorded?
Hayley Evans
3. Australia has the world’s largest sand island. What is its
22 Gloria Jones
name?
23 Ernie Holt
27 Judith Digance 4. In what year was Advance Australia Fair proclaimed as
Brian Griffin the national anthem by the Governor-General?
30 Kath Berry
5. Do all states/territories have the same blood alcohol limit
Ann Robertson
for non-probationary drivers?
6. What animal is on the Western Australia flag?
JANUARY ANNIVERSARIES
7. In what city did the Commonwealth Parliament first sit?
12 June and Frank Bond
13 Annie & John Whyte 8. What animal featured on the 2 cent coin?
26 Rosemary and Trevor Evans
9. Who is the only person to have been awarded both the
Australian of the Year and Young Australian of the Year
titles?
10. Who is on the front of the current issue $100 note?
Answers on Page 12
MILANG BOWLING CLUB
NEW TIMES FOR FRIDAY MEALS
WE WILL ONLY BE OPEN FOR MEALS ON THE FIRST AND THIRD FRIDAYS OF EACH MONTH
WITH RED CROSS STILL DOING ANY FIFTH FRIDAYS
FOR BOOKINGS OR QUERIES
PLEASE RING PAM ON 0418 844 775 OR LEE ON 0433 636 081
Julie’s Hair About Town
Hair care for all the family
By appointment only
Cutting | Colouring | Perming
Ph 0413 318 663
Page 5 Milang Community News January 2020
Page 6 Milang Community News January 2020
Lakes Home Care Strathalbyn
Lakes Home Care is managed by the Milang & District Community Association, RSL
INC. to provide commonwealth Home Support Program and Home Care invites you to
packages to our local residents. FRIDAY
Commonwealth Home Support (CHSP)
Milang and District Community Association Inc. offer the commonwealth Home
Support Program being offered by My Aged Care. There is a significant need
to provide continuity of care to our older residents who have increased levels
of home care. We ensure you have the support services in place to assist and
encourage you to remain independent at home for as long as you are able.
Our trained and professional staff are committed and caring locals who are
willing to go the extra mile to ensure our service is second to none. LUNCH
Home Care Packages (HCP)
DATE 1 st Friday of
MADCA offer Home care packages being offered by My Aged Care. There is a every month
significant need to provide continuity of care to our older residents, who have TIME 12 Noon
increased levels of care. If you require further assistance understanding the PLACE Strathalbyn
new system or how to access Home Care Packages, please telephone Sonya at Football Clubrooms
the Milang Old School House Community Centre on 85370687 to have a Ashbourne Road
confidential conversation about how we can help. COST $15.00
Our Aim drinks available for
purchase from bar
We aim to increase your capacity for independent living in your home. We
strive to support our ageing population and their carers, to remain active and EVERYONE
valued members of our community. We can provide referral and advocacy to WELCOME
other programs and organisations when necessary and can link you into
RSVP Wednesday
community activities and outings. before (2 days
Each program has eligibility criteria and an assessment process to determine before)
your needs and eligibility. 0421 630 759
www.myagedcare.gov.au
Phone 85370687 Email lakeshomecare@moshcc.com.au
UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT
Page 7 Milang Community News January 2020
Milang Lakes Motel
Enjoy a delightful stay in a
lakeside setting, Milang is a
beautiful, friendly and historic
town with nearby wineries and
towns to explore.
5 Daranda Terrace, Milang SA
08 8537 0090
www.milanglakesmotel.com.au
Stratton Earth Movers & Drainage
Jon Stratton
0417 801 138
PO Box 340
Milang SA 5256
jstratton68@gmail.com
Very busy on the Lake! RP
Page 8 Milang Community News January 2020
Bewildered by memories
K9 Homily #2 coupled with leaving –
David Cookson I scribble over staves
If you would like to contribute to Poets Corner, please email jude_poet@yahoo.com.au
of unanswered questions
I am four legs, hairy spots and tail docked
Poised expectant sung quiet
looking always to cock my leg to claim territory;
uncertain like slow moving
peeing on posts, power poles, hubcaps
chord progressions
the odd ankle, despite so-called master’s
growls, gasps and whistles
absorbed soon swaddled
all meaningless as he pulls me away
marked dripping above
to resume what he calls a walk, I call patrol
and there when I meet other quadrupeds
leftover droplets on
(four is more stable than two but I digress)
sycamore trees –
instinct dictates I sniff their bums
and they sniff mine, so we all know the score; imperfect cadences seem
maybe humans could try a sniff or two
unending
it might save a war or two
or at least, sort out the hairy bits.
Rain
Vivien Wade
Under the Sycamore Trees Rain
forecast
Darrell Coggins for today
farm land thirsty
hoping forecast right
to satisfy parched earth
Ten years since you parted – when crops can return to green
so farmers will be able to reap
arriving alone at shadowless then bread will once again be
kneaded
noon
and all will be giving thanks for the
rain.
the farmer hopes for other good
withdrawn and pensive seasons
I edge towards ungraded for the farm to gain profit not loss
cattle and horses will be fed
paths where you had been storing hay in a hay stack
sheep contented grazing
the farm flourishing
cupped in my hand with summer days
but also
torn out pages clasped needing
tight rain.
A double etheree poem
Page 9 Milang Community News January 2020
Milang Environmental Centre
Serving our community
The Milang Environmental Centre is a volunteer run organi-
sation and an asset to the residents of Milang. The centre
provides a great service, helping
keep the town rubbish-free and re-
ducing landfill and carbon foot-
prints.
Recycled goods are for sale in the op
shop and the staff are friendly and
professional. New volunteers are
welcome. If you enjoy camaraderie
and working in a happy team, please contact Don 0423 105
261
Services:
Recycling depot for paper, glass, plastics, oil, metal
and garden organics.
Bottles and cans deposit paid.
Recycled items for sale.
Electronics, household and garden wastes incur a
fee.
Bringing bottles back –read below Wine bottles and glass are separately re-cycled as
are non-deposit plastics.
Milang Environmental Centre requirements
Some plastics the MEC cannot recycle as the volume
Help our volunteers when cashing in your bottles and
and cost of collection is of such quantity that they
cans.
are unable to handle.
Items not displaying the SA 10c deposit ID may be
These items should be deposited in the yellow top
refused,
council bins.
Items should be pre-sorted and cleaned.
The MEC accepts green waste, scrap steel, and flat
Cans, plastic bottles and beer cans should be stack cardboard.
separately sorted as they go to a different processor.
Builders waste and contaminants most go
Items presented dirty, contaminated with ants, elsewhere. Charges apply for most items where an
spiders, frogs, cigarette butts plus other foreign out-going or processing cost is incurred.
material will not be accepted. The same goes for
The MEC is a volunteer organisation for the Milang,
items such as broken bottles and damaged cans.
Clayton Bay, and Langhorne Creek areas. It is
Dented or partially compressed cans are acceptable independently run by volunteers for the local
as long as they can still be identified. community.
Plastic containers need to have lids removed which For further information please call Don on:
can be handed in separately. Milk containers should
0423 105 261.
be cleaned.
Page 10 Milang Community News January 2020MILANG RAINFALL
THE STICKY BEAKS
For December 2019
2019 8.0 (as at 27th)
On the 17th of December the Stickys headed off for the last outing of the year, the
Christmas lunch. 2018 29.8
In a vote held at the last trip ,it was decided to go to the Wellington Hotel. The weather 2017 33.0
being very hot the decision to stick to air conditioned bus, car and venues had some appeal
2016 55.8
and thanks to George for taking his car.
2015 9.4
The morning tea break was had at Sturt Reserve Murray Bridge, a table to ourselves under
the shelter shed and gums by the river before the temp climbed too high. Thanks to Trevor 2014 14.2
for a great fruit cake.
2013 35.6
After our break we headed up to the Murray Bridge Regional Gallery to soak up some
2012 9.8
culture, the exhibition was titled Mallee Routes. Mallee Routes is an ongoing, collective
project that explores the South Australian and Victorian Mallee landscapes. Five photo- 2011 30.4
based artists look at the ways in which photography offers insights into the ways that we
2010 83.0
perceive and understand the Mallee’s history and culture. An often stark look at some of
SA's oldest Mallee towns which have seen better days, a slice of history stood still in the 2009 26.6
dust. We decided to cross the river past where the historic Bridgeport hotel once proudly
Mean 21.2
stood guarding the gateway to the west side of the river. Now a gaping hole in the ground
awaiting the $45M redevelopment expected to be completed in the first half of 2021. Lowest 0.0 (1897 & 1904)
The development will feature a modern six storey Hotel building with contemporary Highest 105.6 (1992)
exterior, complimented by an inspired organic interior. The development’s centre piece will
be 100 high quality suite rooms drawing guests from around the globe. Guest facilities
The highest daily rainfall ever in Decem-
include an outdoor pool and bar, gymnasium and dedicated undercover carparking. The
ber was 59.0 on the 1st in 1987
Hotel’s ground floor will feature a sports bar, lounge bar, two dining/function areas, gaming
lounge, indoor and outdoor children’s play areas, alfresco bar and seating areas. The first
floor will house a dedicated conference room designed to cater for large scale events and TOTAL RAINFALL FOR THE YEAR AT END
functions. As a modern building it will never replace the historic charm of the century old OF DECEMBER
original. Travelling on the old Princess Highway we pulled in at East Side Second-hand, to 2019 266.6 (as at 27th)
check for bargains, none. Down to Tailem Bend then across the river to the Wellington
Hotel. We were able to choose our meal from the great value seniors menu or the regular 2018 281.5
one. Good food and a chat about the year gone, we headed back to Murray Bridge through
2017 455.1
Jervios for cherries and an ice cream. George, Gerry and Quinny made a detour to the
Green Temple. We arrived home in good time for others to attend still more Christmas 2016 572.4
parties. And so it has been a good year for the Sticky's, the highlight probably the overnight
2015 428.0
trip to the Paskerville Field Days, they were all good times out. Something different every
outing. 2014 337.7
Next year will start with a planning meeting on January 21st at 10am at MOSH. with a new 2013 484.5
co-ordinator, I am retiring from the job, but it has been an honour and a privilege to have
2012 479.9
had so many memorable times and adventures with the Blokes, I still hope to go on the odd
trip but for now Merry, Happy and Safe Christmas to all the Sticky's and their families. 2011 410.0
Cheers JB. 2010 582.8
Groceries Hamburgers Tourist Information
Fresh Meat Hot Dogs Telco recharge
Fruit & Veg Espresso Coffee iTunes vouchers
Take-A-Way Cakes & Pastries Friendly Staff
Ph 8537 0801 Shop 9, 10-17 Daranda Terrace
Milang Mini Mart
Page 11 Milang Community News January 2020Milang Lakeside Alcoholics Anonymous
Caravan Park Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and
women who share their experience, strength and hope
with each other that they may solve their common
problem and help others to recover from alcoholism
Meetings every Sunday at 5pm
Reg Sissons Day Care Centre High St Strathalbyn
National Tourism Industry
Accredited Park Contact 24 hours (08) 8221 6999
PARK FACILITIES
Pet friendly
Boom gate TRIVIA ANSWERS
Kiosk
BBQ undercover area 1. Five (Australia is the sixth largest country: Russia,
Ensuite cabins Canada, China, USA, Brazil)
Standard cabins
2. Queensland
On-site vans
Powered sites with sullage 3. Fraser Island
Unpowered sites 4. 1984
Van storage
5. Yes
Dump point
Full tourist information 6. Black swan
Happy friendly service 7. Melbourne
Owners—Bob & Betty 8. Frilled neck lizard
08 8537 0282 9. Cathy Freeman
1 Woodrow Drive, Milang SA 5256 10. Dame Nellie Melba
Email milangpark@bigpond.com
https://www.milangcaravanpark.com.au
‘Life is Good at the Lake’
Page 12 Milang Community News January 2020Page 13 Milang Community News January 2020
• Banking Agents
• International Currency
• Cash, Passports, Master Cards
• Interflora Agent
• Western Union Agent
Milang Post Office • Full Range of Stationary & Gifts
18 Luard St, • Parcel Service
Milang SA 5256
Ph (08) 8537 0061
Does anyone know
the history of this
“dunny”?
Would be great to
publish an article on
its history.
Any information
editor@milang.org.au
Thanks in advance!
CAKES & FLOWERS
By Nana Kin
Specialty Cakes, Cupcakes and Cake Pops, for all
occasions including: Weddings, Birthdays, Christenings and Christ-
mas.
Please Contact Lyn on 0402 121 469
Make an appointment to have a look at photos of cakes and flowers
we have made.
Page 14 Milang Community News January 2020Tri Energy
Are you sick of your power bills?
Solar Power and Battery Systems
Gives Endless Power All Year Round
Call Shaun Lawson
0411 702 742
Page 15 Milang Community News January 2020MAKE SURE YOU KNOW WHERE YOUR SAFER PLACE IS—THIS IS THE MILANG BUSHFIRE SAFER PLACE
Strathalbyn Amcal
High Street Pharmacy (Strathalbyn)
Milang Community Chemist
Milang is open Monday to Friday 2pm-5pm
Call 8537 0785 or 8536 2266 (Strathalbyn Amcal)
Expert advice on health issues
Page 16 Milang Community News January 2020Page 17 Milang Community News January 2020
Church Services - Milang and Surrounding Areas
Church Of Christ Anglican Church—St Marys Catholic Church—Good Shepherd
Cnr Watson & Coxe Streets Cnr Luard & Maroo Streets Milang East Terrace, Strathalbyn
Milang Enquiries 0407 607 638 Rev Alex Stone 8537 0630 Fr Richard Morris 8391 1053
Sunday Service 9:30am Sunday Service Milang Mass Times
Prayer Breakfast –Church Hall 1st Sunday 8:15am Every Sunday 10:45am
Saturday 8:00am 3rd Sunday 8:15am Ecumenical Prayer Group
School Terms Only Langhorne Ck 4th Sunday 8:15am Meets Strathalbyn Church Hall
Friendship & Craft Church Hall Wed 10:00am
Strathalbyn every Sunday 10am
Wed 10:00am—12:00 Noon All Welcome
Church open for prayer &
meditation on request
Uniting Church
Cnr McDonald & Orana Streets Lutheran Church
Rev. Marty Rosenberg Cnr Commercial Road & North
Parade, Strathalbyn Pastor Matthew
Milang 8536 2080 Edgecomb 8536 3322
Sunday Service 11:15am Sunday Service
Followed by Morning Tea 1st 2nd Sunday s HC 9:00am
Ladies Fellowship 3rd & 4th Sundays HC 11:00 am
4th Wednesday –2pm
Port Milang Café Monday -Wednesday 8am-7pm
Hot chicken
Fish & chips
Thursday to Saturday 8am-7:30pm
Burgers
Sunday and Public Holidays 9am 6pm
Phone orders welcome! Espresso coffee
8537 0146 Newspapers
Dine in and take away
Tess & Paddy are always there to
Range of drinks
welcome you
Milk
Shop Daranda Tce, MILANG
Page 18 Milang Community News January 2020MILANG RED CROSS
Happy New Year to all
Thank you to everyone who has supported us in 2019,
especially our volunteers who man the Cheer Up Hut
or those who help by baking for our fundraising events.
We look forward to your continued support in 2020.
Our last meeting was held at The Sails Restaurant at
Clayton Bay. Those who attended, enjoyed the
Christmas meal.
We sent ten boxes to Defense personnel overseas.
Those that sent them, may get correspondence from
the recipient. We raised $644.00 after costs, at the Bowling Club Dinner on 31st January 2020.
Model Railway Exhibition. $500.00 of this will go to
help a young family who has triplets. Thank you again,
to the community for their support. Car Boot Sale on Saturday 7th March 2020. More on
this in next month’s update.
Coming up so far this year:
Yesterday’s Power Rally on 18th and 19th January
2020, we will have a Trading Table with fresh produce
and cakes etc at The Cheer Up Hut.
Our next meeting will be held at the Cheer Up Hut at
the oval on Wednesday 15th January 2020 at 12.30pm.
Anyone interested in assisting the Red Cross, is
welcome to attend.
Page 19 Milang Community News January 2020by Bryce Clark (Rev.)
Tripping through the Western Plains of Ethiopia
Placing my predicaments in an Historical Context
Prior to my first three trips to Ethiopia, Sudan had been engulfed in a civil war for over twenty five years leaving millions of
people dead, injured and homeless. Kenya and Ethiopia had opened various refugee camps to accommodate the mass
influx of humanity across their borders. Each camp housing several thousand people. Some of these people ended up in
Australia and some even settled in the little congregation of St Paul’s Ferryden Park in the wester suburbs of Adelaide.
These new arrivals asked me to visit their families in the refugee camps, particularly Sherekole, Pignudu and Bonga in the
Western Plains of Ethiopia. The Ethopian government and the UNHCR officials had decided to open a new refugee camp in
the middle of Anyaak country. About three weeks before I arrived they appeared to inspect their preferred site. The
Anyaak were incensed because they had already lost a huge percentage of their country and, once again, they were not
consulted. About four days prior to my arrival, Anyaak militia killed six Ethiopian and UNHCR officials. The Government
retaliated with brutal force and in a two day onslaught, hundreds of duols or tookles (circular mud and thatch dwellings), an
estimated four hundred Anyaak civilians were slaughtered by helicopter gunships. Less than 48 hours later, I walked onto
the Bole (pronounced Bowl-ay) airport tarmac, completely ignorant of the country’s upheaval. The nation was on high alert,
with heavily armed security at every turn.
Adelaide to ADDIS
I departed from Adelaide and flew via Melbourne and Bangkok to arrive in Addis Ababa (the capital of Ethiopia) at about 2
am in the morning (Ethiopia works on a 12 hour clock system - the night time starts at our 6 pm so 7 pm becomes 1 o’clock
at night and 6am becomes 12 o'clock at night). So my 2am arrival in Ethiopia was 8 o’clock at night Ethiopian time.
Cleaner’s Mop and Kalashnikoff
I had arrived at Addis Abba airport; a brand new international terminal stood before me but I felt as sick as a dog. I’m pretty
sure that I picked up a bug on a stop over in New Delhi - Delhi Belly I think they call it. As soon as I got of the plane I
desperately needed a loo. The problem was that I could not avoid the mandatory and deathly slow process of customs and
immigration.
I grunted and groaned buckled over and stiffened up - what ever it took to prevent a motion being passed in parliament (if
you get my meaning). However, It seemed that I wasn’t the only one concerned about the risk of dirty bombs and gas
warfare because at every bend in the pathway to the customs counter and around every corner in the airport complex,
there was a soldier with a Kalashnikoff rifle held across the chest and at an instance call.
I eventually cleared the customs queue and was desperate for the loo. Racing around looking at all the unfamiliar signs I
happened upon one that was in either Amharic or Tigrayin - I couldn’t tell - but I was sure it was the Men’s. I threw the door
open and was shocked by the demure and very attractive young woman standing between me and the 4 cubicles. It was the
miss-match of Kalahsnikoff rifle slung over her shoulder and the mop and mop bucket that she was moving haphazardly over
the floor. Stunned and confused I just stood there not knowing what to do. She looked at me ever so briefly and then
nodded towards the first cubicle. I took the hint. Relief at last I thought but then as soon as I was appropriately positioned
with my dignity down around my ankles the cubicle door - without the luxury of a lock I might add; was thrown open and in
came the well armed mop lady.
I couldn’t stand - I was in a mess, I couldn’t get out, she stood in the doorway, and anyway, she knocked my ankles with her
mop to get me to lift my feet. The dear lady threw more water on the cubicle floor than the Nile River could carry away
while I sat in the speaker’s chair trying to control a motion passed from the floor. In a few minutes we had both completed
our duties and I reached for the paper dispenser; oh hell, it was empty. I looked at the pretty little lady pleadingly and all she
did was shrug her shoulders and left me to my misery. I was frantic. A minute or two later she returned with a toilet brush
and very politely left it with me as she closed the door behind her. This was my introduction to Bole airport’s new terminal. I
stood up. Made myself respectable and pressed the flush button. Oh hell, the toilets blocked. I made a bee-line for fresh air
and the outdoors hoping that I would never see that poor lady again.
My next toilet stop was in the reeds down by the creek like most other people in poorer section of Addis Abba.
The second instalment in February 2020. Santino, Tedros and the morals of a Highland Motelier.
Page 20 Milang Community News January 2020Computing—10 Quick Questions
1. What is a CAPTCHA?
2. What is a CPU?
3. What is the best way to make a laptop PC go faster?
4. What is a computer cookie? Cleaning repairs &
5. What is Google Assistant?
6. What are the three main things a computer virus can Restretching
do?
7. I clicked a link in an email from my Aunt, was that bad?
8. What is a good rule to avoid getting computer viruses?
9. What is a Web Browser Home Page? Call Max
10. Who first invented email as well as the famous @
symbol? 0409 692 003
www.thecarpetdoctor.com.
Page 21 Milang Community News January 2020MILANG R-6 Campus
Students from Milang campus went down to the foreshore in
the last week of school to learn about the Latham Snipe, a
migratory bird that flies from Japan to Milang each year. To
celebrate the arrival of the
Snipe, an Art installation will be constructed overlooking the
wetlands. Each student decorated a wooden Snipe with their
own individual design and we look forward to seeing them in
the display.
Page 22 Milang Community News January 2020Lakeside Men’s
Shed
At the oval
Free BBQ every Thursday
12:00 noon to
2:00 pm
Come and experience
our relaxed
atmosphere and share
yarns with other like-
minded people.
Take the opportunity
to check out the Men's
Shed facilities and
current projects.
The Lakeside Men's
Shed is working to
assist in men’s metal
health issues and is
supported by SA Health
to and the local
community.
All welcome
More photos from the Milang R
-6 campus’ day out at the
Foreshore.
Milang Bakery
29 Luard Street Milang
Open Mon-Fri 6:30am-4:30pm Sat 6:30-3pm Sun 8:45am-3p
Pies, Pasties, Cakes, Bread, Rolls, Pastries
Party Orders Welcome
Ph 08 8537 0086
Page 23 Milang Community News January 2020The Wreck of PS Tarella* Mannum
Shaine Melrose
In the mud she lies
a skeletonized whale
lodged on the bank
of the Murray river
(Photo from Murray Valley Standard)
scattered around
her once stately hulk
lie the rusted remains *According to Murray Darling Paddleboats by
Peter Plowman 2005
of a glorious riverboat
“PS Tarella was built in 1897 by A.H. Landseer
and Co, at Milang, SA. Made from steel and
the deck-house redgum she was constructed for both
a bleak resident passengers and cargo”.
awaits restoration Since this poem was written, this rare surviving
before she slips river vessel has undergone some restoration
into the ribcage below
the powerful stern
an ancient river-gum’s offering
slowly decays
no trace lies
of that rolling paddlewheel
just a scar on the deck
boarded over with the will
of “one day”.
FEEL HEALTHIER NATURALLY
Louise Armitage qualified Bowen Therapist and Homeopath
Bowen Technique-genital bodywork for all muscle pain
Homoeopathy-for all common health conditions
Around 20 years experience; health fund rebates may apply
14 Albyn Tce Strathalbyn and also Milang
Ph (Bus)8536 8070 for more info www.lahomoeopathy.com.au
Page 24 Milang Community News January 2020Page 25 Milang Community News January 2020
Computing Answers
1. A CAPTCHA is Completely Automated Public Turing Test to Tell Computers & Humans Apart – In
other words it proves you are a human not a computer
2. Central Processing Unit or Chip or the Computer Brain
3. Add more RAM if possible
4. A small text file to help the website, eg, Amazon remember your shopping basket contents and
order.
5. Google Assistant is the same as Amazon Alexa, Apple Siri and Microsoft Cortana. Called a Digital
Voice Assistant
6. The three min things a computer virus can do are: Watch in the background to steal your
passwords, show ads and crash a computer.
7. Clicking a link in an email allegedly from your Aunt was a bad idea, as it is probably fake and not
from your Aunt at all—ring her to check
8. The best rule is “if you didn’t ask for it—don’t click it”
9. The first webpage shown when you first open the browser program like Safari, Firefox, Chrome
or Edge
10. Ray Tomlinson in 1971
Page 26 Milang Community News January 2020Page 27 Milang Community News January 2020
Classes Hours
Glass Bead Making, Rag Rugs, Thursday to Sunday 10 – 4
Ngarrindjeri Basket Weaving, Other times by appointment
Painting, Crafty Kids
Phone 0412 036 900
artisansatheart@bigpond.com
Shop 8,10 Daranda Tce Milang
For Details
www.artisansatheart.com.au
or call in for brochure
GALLERY…. PROVIDORE…. GLASS STUDIO….. ARTISANS’ KITCHEN….GIFTS….WORKSHOPS
Artisans at Heart are now offering healthy lunch specials with mouth-watering yummy meals. They
are always changing the menu depending on seasons and what is fresh, offering vegetarian, and gluten free
options. Karyn also carries a wide range of gourmet cheeses which can be turned into an exciting cheese platter
for your enjoyment.
Also available—Gift baskets specially made to your specifications ie artistic or gourmet food.
Karyn will strive to make it to your choice and price.
Also available—some very appetising desserts. Or just call in for a coffee, or tea and a cake!
Milang Community News
Have your say with a letter to the editor! Share a funny story, a great photo, a success you have had. We are
always looking for something new to add to our Newsletter. Come on, don’t be shy.
Email editor@milang.org.au
Or call 0431 601 850
BRAIN TEASERS
1. Can you translate the following? YYURYYUBICURYY4ME
2. Duncan was asked how many ducks he had. “Well” he said, “they
just walked down that path and I actually didn’t count them but I
remember one duck in front of two ducks, another duck behind
two ducks, and another duck between two ducks”. How many
ducks does Duncan have?
3. What five letter word becomes shorter when you add two letters
to it?
4. What is the closest relation that your father’s sister’s sister-in-law
could be to you?
5. What is at the beginning of eternity, the end of time, the
beginning of every end, and the end of every place?
Answers Page 33
Page 28 Milang Community News January 2020The Pier Hotel Milang
The Pier Hotel proudly announces the opening of the
“Paddle Steamer’s Beer Garden”
Bands playing throughout January are:
Saturday 4th—Puffing Billy at 8.00 pm
Sunday 12th—Cry Wolf at 2.30 pm
Friday 17th—EM 8 at 8.00 pm
Sunday 19th—Blue Katz at 2.00 pm
Friday 25th—Seven Biscuits at 8.00pm
18 Daranda Terrace MILANG
New Summer Menu
Wednesday night - SCHNITZEL NIGHT $15.95
Ph: 8537 0269
Friday Night Social Club Draw and Raffles The Pier Hotel - Milang
Sunday Roast $14.95
Happy Hour Friday 5:30pm
Ask for the Cocktail of the month
Page 29 Milang Community News January 2020RECIPES
by Pauline Perry
Add apple, banana and tomato and cook on medium
for a further 5 mins. Serve with rice if you wish.
This month I am sharing with readers a couple of
microwave recipes, so quick and handy in this busy time
of the year.
Wishing all readers a happy festive season and a healthy
and happy 2020. Pauline.
Vegetable Souffle
500g frozen vegetables,
3 rashers bacon,
1 potato, peeled and chopped,
1 egg,
250g cream,
Cheese.
Defrost vegetables slightly, add diced potato and
chopped bacon.
Mix together cream and egg. Stir into vegetable
mix. Top with grated cheese and microwave on high
power for 20 minutes.
Hearty Beef Curry
500 bladebone steak
1 onion, chopped,
1 packet Continental Dutch Curry & Rice Soup
1 ½ cups water
1 apple, diced,
1 banana, sliced,
1 tomato, skinned and diced.
Combine steak, onion, soup mix and water in a
microwave casserole dish and cook on high for 5
minutes, then on medium power for 40 mins, stirring
occasionally.
Page 30 Milang Community News January 2020MILANG VINTAGE MACHINERY CLUB INC
Milang’s 24th Yesterday’s Power Rally will be here soon, it permitting.
will be held on the 18th and 19th January 2020 at the
We have nearly 100 Rally entrants this year who have entered
Milang Oval. The members and committee of the Milang
in time for judging. Everything from stationary engines,
Vintage Machinery Club have been working tirelessly to put
tractors, motor cycles and Vintage and Classic cars. One
together another interesting Rally. We try to have
Langhorne Creek enthusiast is bring 12 “Case” tractors to the
something new each year.
Rally. People do go to a lot of effort to help make our Rally
This year’s feature products are Case Tractors, Mack Trucks, successful.
Harley Davidson Motor Cycles, Chrysler Dodge group cars
We will have a variety of Trade Stalls with old books and toys,
and Fuller and Johnson Engines.
old tools etc. Other machinery clubs will have displays,
Our special attraction this year will be the Big HT14/350 promoting their Clubs.
Upton Tractor owned by David Bowden and designed by
Red Cross will have their “Cheer Up” Hut open for business
Carl Upton. The Upton HT14/350 is considered to be the
with a trading table with home made cakes and goodies.
largest factory built two wheel drive tractor in the world
and was the last tractor the business ever built. To Port Milang Railway Museum will have their delicious
enthusiasts the “Upton” is unique piece of Australian strawberries and ice cream. The Milang and District Historical
History. The “Upton” will take part in Tractor Pull Society will be catering in their clubrooms at the Oval. There
demonstration and the designer, Carl Upton will be our will also be a special area for children’s activities. Entry fee is
guest at the Rally. $8.00, children under 14, free.
Paddle steamer “Oscar W” will be visiting Milang for the Hope to see you there, it will be a great weekend!
weekend and doing short cruises from the jetty. The Dianne Potter
Community bus will be used to transport visitors from the
Milang Vintage Machinery Club Inc
Oval to the foreshore and return.
0438 843 367
We hope to have the tiger-moths doing fly-overs, weather
Page 31 Milang Community News January 2020MILANG CFS NEWS
Jude Aquilina
At 12:15 pm on the 20th of December, Milang 34 responded to the Cudlee Creek fire in a strike team from the
Strathalbyn Group. Our team was sent to the Lobethal oval for staging, but upon arrival, the fire had already
impacted the township and asset protection was undertaken on multiple homes.
Throughout the afternoon, our strike team was sent to Woodside, Claremont airbase and Harrogate, where
multiple livestock and homes
were saved, unfortunately
some houses could not be
saved.
Strathalbyn Group relief crews
took over at 9pm and Milang
34 returned 10am the
following morning. At one
stage around 1,200 firefighters
and more than 400 fire trucks
were in the field.
Page 32 Milang Community News January 2020BRAIN TEASERS ANSWERS
1. Too wise you are, too wise you be, I see you
are, too wise for me
2. Three, they were walking in single file
3. The word “short”
4. Your mother
5. The letter “e”
LOCAL MARKETS
Milang Lakeside Market
No Milang Markets in January
Email: markets@milangbutterfactory.org.au
Returning in 2020
Stay tuned for further details.
Goolwa Wharf Market
First and third Sunday 9.00am – 3.30pm
https://www.facebook.com/GoolwaWharfMarkets
Taken on 17th December—one of our 45 degree days! The
sun coming up was just spectacular—Ed
Page 33 Milang Community News January 2020LOCAL COMMUNITY EVENTS!
Page 34 Milang Community News January 2020Southern Districts Flying Club
Our flying club has ended 2019 in good health with 45 members and now looks forward to a successful new year
ahead; indeed 2020 will be the 46th year of continued operation for the Southern Districts Flying Club.
Based at the Strathalbyn Airfield (Angas Plains Road, Langhorne Creek) we undertake a number of flying and social
activities throughout the year. Regular local flying, aviation seminars, flyaway visits and social interaction with other
flying clubs.
Our members are drawn from general and recreational aviation and include a variety of unique and exciting aircraft
from little single seat powered hang gliders to four seat conventional aircraft, ultralights, microlights, helicopters
and gyroplanes.
Membership is open to anyone with an interest in aviation and if you like to be involved you can find more
information and membership details on our web site; www.roobyte.com.au/SDFC
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