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The Canowindra Phoenix
Issue 123 ISSN 1837-0136 Wednesday 8 September 2010
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DEALER FOR HOME HOSTING PROGRAM
The Age Of Fishes Museum is in the
Bookings for the Home Host program
will be allocated in order of property
process of developing a Home Hosting receipt unless a specific property or
program for periods when commercial location is requested. Bookings and
accommodation is unavailable. Once payments will be co-ordinated by the
MOWERS, TRACTORS, RTVS, established the Home Hosting program Age Of Fishes Museum.
will support small and large events in and The Canowindra Challenge is being held
STATIONARY ENGINES & GENERATORS around Canowindra. from 9-17 April in 2011. Many of the
& Through the home hosting program local pilots and crew have already booked
owners either rent their home, a home accommodation with commercial
located on a property or take in guests accommodation houses or with friends
HAY MOWERS, RAKES & BALERS on a bed and breakfast basis.
It is envisaged that Home Hosting will
and relatives. The Canowindra Challenge
is expecting up to 30 balloons to
COME IN AND SEE THE RANGE include the use of either a home, cottage participate in the National event. Each
or a bedroom in a private home with bed balloon has a pilot and a crew of three,
Mill Street CANOWINDRA linen and bath towels provided. other additional professionals are
Ph: 02 6344 1208 Fax: 6344 1845 Breakfast can be optional but would required to coordinate and run the event
Mobile: 0427 247 736 normally include a continental breakfast and of course there will be visitors to
or full cooked breakfast. Canowindra. The balloonists and their
Each interested home owner is asked to crews are expected be in the area for up
Snippets... register with the home hosting program to 10 days and require accommodation
Film: if you have noticed that through the Age Of Fishes Museum. The within 10km of the town. The accom-
Canowindra Preschool Kinder- home will then be inspected by one of modation can be in the form of
garten is holding a fundraising the staff or a committee member. This furnished cottage located on a farm
film night Julie & Julia and inspection process is based on the guide- within 10kms of town or a bedroom
thought, “Hey, I’d like to go to lines of a bed and breakfast situation but located in a private home either in
that!”...you had better get your not quite as stringent. Once accepted the Canowindra or a farm house.
skates on! Book your ticket before owners details and the facilities For registration forms and further
available, such as bedroom configuration, information please contact the Age Of
5pm Wednesday 8 September, as will be placed on a data base which will Fishes Museum on the corner of Gaskill
you may miss out. Payment is be maintained and updated by the Age & Ferguson Streets, or phone 6344 1008
required upon booking for the Of Fishes Museum staff. between 10am-4pm 7 days.
catering of the delicious
3 course meal.






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Tickets from the Preschool or
Bendy Street Emporium.
Contraptions: a diligent local

father and son will be designing
and building a rail worthy ‘vehicle’
every Thursday



over $16
in celebration of the Back to GOLD

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Canowindra Railway Centenary. If WINNER 02 6344 1009 56 Gaskill Street
you are keen to get involved in 2 OCTOBER AT 11.30AM
some good old fashioned fun and Everybody loves a parade and you are invited to
you love tinkering around with help make Canowindra’s next parade as success-
stuff, have a go. Aim to have your ful as those in the past. Individuals, businesses,
efforts finished and ready to go families, organisations are challenged to dress up
by Sunday 3 October. More in any style from the last 100 years, or decorate
details next week. your vehicles, wheelchair and bikes and meet us
Balloonatics: needed! Paul Gibb on the corner of Mill and Blatchford Streets.
(Vice President of the Australian Phone Warwick 02 6344 2025 for more info.
Balloon Federation and current
Australian Champion) is coming to
Fundraiser Film Night What’s new in town???
Canowindra this weekend to up-
grade his commercial pilot license.
Paul needs volunteers to be
passengers: at least 25 people
from Saturday 11 to Tuesday 14
for Canowindra Preschool
Kindergarten
we are...
(8 per day), who would like to
experience the joy of balloon
flights, and get in some early
“Julie & Julia”
practice for the Nationals next Friday 10 September
April. To volunteer, please contact
Luisa Simms on 0428 362 486 or
6:30pm in CWA Rooms
02 6344 2882 includes 3 course dinner
e: [email protected] BYO drinks
Bikes: Decoration Competition for tickets $35pp
the Railway Celebrations. Get from Bendy Street Emporium
some adult style in the street or the Preschool
parade, this competition is not just
for kids. So wheely let your hair Get tix early for catering!!!
down and go all out!
To the editor... tasteCanowindra Saturday 2 October 2010
8-11am Gourmet Breakfast at taste
I am writing in response to the *Snippet* 42 Ferguson Street Canowindra Canowindra. Ph 02 6344 2332.
9.30am Cowra unveiling of interpretive
in last weeks Phoenix concerning the be-
havior of the younger guests at the Show gourmet breakfast sign Lachlan Street Overpass rail bridge
by Cowra Council.
Ball. Please may I make it clear to eve-
ryone this did not apply to my showgirl
weekends from 8am 8am-2pm Markets in Memorial Park. To
book a stall phone 6344 2025.
10am-4pm Age of Fishes Museum
entrants. It was an incident that appar-
ently happened after the ball had fin-
we are now fully licensed Fabrics in the Fossils, ride-on model train.
wine by the glass & beer Phone 02 6344 1008.
ished. My showgirl entrants (both Senior 10am-4pm Perennialle Plants Nursery
and Junior) presented themselves just now available with meals and Gardens rare, drought resistant &
beautifully all night and enjoyed the ball frost tolerant plants, all locally grown.
immensely. We were very proud of you seats still available this Sat 142 Gaskill Street, phone 0427 077 798
see website or call for menus 11.30am Street parade departing Mill
all. Thank You Girls. Street then into Blatchford, Ryall and
Penny Nash, Cranbury
02 6344 2332 Gaskill streets finishing at Railway Station.
Floats, vintage vehicles, marchers, bush-
www.tastecanowindra.com.au rangers, entries in best decorated bicycle
Congratulations! competition, Gooloogong trail riders,
clowns and all the fun of a parade.
Kirby Lawrence and James Wythes Phil’s Digger & 12.30pm after the arrival of the parade.
Judging of best decorated bicycle,
on the birth of their daughter Lydia Trenching Services children’s activities.
Jane, born on Sunday 29 August. Lunchtime: Lions Club barbeque, stalls in
Memorial Park, bakery, deli, cafes,
Both mother and daughter are
doing well. They are currently in
200,300,450,600 Augers counter lunches at the pubs, bring your
own picnic, or dine at the Clubs and
Sydney but will be in Orange Trencher 150ml x 900 restaurants.
when a bed becomes available. 4 in 1 bucket 2pm Happy 100th Birthday to the
Grader blade Railway Cottage. Unveiling of the
interpretive sign. Unveiling of the
Cement mixer Canowindra station sign.
IN MEMORIAM
Levelling bar 12.30-4pm Model railway, presentation
Frederick Grosvenor Keith Craven Turf cutter and slide show on history of Cowra-
Canowindra railway, displays of historical
On the 25th August 2010 Grove memorabilia.
Craven passed away, long time farmer 2.30-4pm CWA Hall Afternoon tea,
and grazier, late of Edgecombe Icely coffee and delectable country cooking.
5pm WOMINDRA world music and folk
Street Canowindra. On the Edgecombe at taste Canowindra. Tickets $45 and light
property, Grove along with his late meals are also available but not included
brother Clarrie had farmed lucerne & in the ticket price. Phone 02 6344 2332.
cattle on the Belabula flats for some 65 Sunday 3 October 2010
years. Grove had been involved in Commemorative church services.
8-11am Gourmet breakfast at taste
many town activities including 10am-4pm Age of Fishes Museum
swimming ,tennis golf, photography & Fabrics in the Fossils
fishing. He had been involved in the 10am-4pm Canowindra Open Gardens
inauguration of several clubs, 200, 300, 450 & 900 buckets and Morris Park Memorial Rose Garden.
particularly the swimming club, the now 10am-4pm Model trains, presentation
and slide show on history of Cowra-
defunct camera club, & fishing club. In Great for: Canowindra railway, displays of historical
the swimming club he took on the role of Cable laying, yard levelling, fence railway memorabilia.
“starter” for a number of years & he post holes, storm water & sewer 10am-4pm Perennialle Plants Nursery
was particularly active in setting up pipes, foundations, general yard and Gardens.
“learn to swim” & was one of it’s first maintenance 11am Canowindra@home brunch see
Save the Date... for more details
instructors. His skill in photography saw 12.30-2.30pm Lions Club barbeque in
him photograph many of the town‘s Excavator and Kanga Available NOW Memorial Park for lunch, BYO or enjoy
brides and he won a number of Some Minimum Rates apply some of the local cuisine.
National & International awards for his 1.30pm CWA Wedding Gowns Fashion
nature photography and had a number Phone Phil Gersbach on Parade: A Celebration of Canowindra’s
Women.
of his fishing & hunting photos
appearing on front covers of sporting 0429 234 996 4-6pm Folk@Canowindra at taste.
magazines. Grove had resided for
some 89 years at “Egecombe” Icely St
and had only moved into Moyne some
JUNCTION HOTEL
8 months before his sudden but CANOWINDRA's OLDEST HOTEL Ph: 02 6344 1365
peaceful passing.
His family would like to thank the staff BANGAROO BISTRO OPEN 7 DAYS
at Moyne, The SM Hospital, Community LUNCH 12 noon to 2.30pm DINNER 6.00pm to 8.30pm
Health, Canowindra Pharmacy, &
Dr O’Ryan for their assistance over the
closing period of Grove’s life. DJ Ratta Saturday 11 Sept 8pm-late
 FRIENDS OF FOSSILS
ARE INVITED TO
THE OPENING OF
FABRIC IN THE FOSSILS
on the
This week’s specials 29 September 2010
 Snow peas $8 kg at 6pm
 Jap pumpkins $1 kg
 Celery $3 bunch A PATCHWORK AND
 Tomatoes 1kg bag $2.50 QUILTING EXHIBITION
Phone orders: 6344 1011 IN THE
BEWARE: THE RETURN OF CAPTAIN LYCRA
NEWCREST GALLERY
Chunky Tomato, Celery & Bean Soup Yes, it’s that time of year again! AT THE
2 tbs olive oil Sunday 7 November is the MS Sydney to
the Gong Bike Ride, in support of people
AGE OF FISHES MUSEUM
1 large onion, finely chopped living with MS. Each rider entered is drinks and nibbles provided
2 celery stalks, finely chopped dedicated and committed to fundraising a $5 donation
1 tbs chopped fresh rosemary leaves minimum of $250. The fundraising efforts
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped in the MS Sydney to the Gong Bike Ride RSVP essential
2 x 400g cans cannellini beans, are vital to MS Australia and the people please phone 6344 1008
and families living with MS. Last year over
rinsed, drained $3.1 million was directly fundraised by Exhibition open from 30 September
2 cups chicken or vegetable stock riders on the Gong Ride. 10am-4pm until 5 October
5 tomatoes, chopped This year Holmesey’s fundraising goal is Museum admission applies
2 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley $2,500, and his team, Figures and Fur,
4 wholegrain bread rolls, to serve representing Mark Byrnes & Co and
Orange Veterinary Hospital’s goal is
Heat oil in a large pan over medium $50,000. Due to the kindness and
heat. Add onion, celery, rosemary generosity of family and friends last year,
Holmesey exceeded his fundraising goal, The Canowindra
and garlic and stir for 5 minutes until and would like to do so again this year.
vegetables soften. Add beans, stock
and tomatoes. Season with salt and
The Gong Ride is more than just an
important date on Sydney’s sporting
Food Basket
pepper, bring to the boil over high calendar – it is also Australia’s biggest
fundraiser helping MS Australia to care for
New ongoing
heat, then reduce heat to low, cover
and gently simmer for 15 minutes or
people living with MS and fund research
into a cure for the disease. MS Australia
opening hours
until thickened. Stir in parsley, then
spoon soup into bowls. Drizzle with
provides programs and choices to people
with MS including a range of residential Fridays
facilities, social support programs,
extra oil and serve with bread rolls. accommodation support services, 9:30am-12:30pm at
attendant care in private homes, involve-
To the editor... ment with regional centres and country Uniting Church Hall
link programs. These services are vital to
A special thank you. maintain the independence and dignity of Blatchford Street
Don’t ever loose your faith! The people with MS.
words of my mother ring in my ears.
Dig deep and donate online at: Please bring your own
register.gongride.org.au/MS-Sydney-to-
When times in our lives “turn tough” the-Gong-Bike-Ride/AndrewHolmes carry bags
try and hang onto something bright.
Well my wonderful young family are
going through those tough times right
now and we look like facing tough MELISSA BARBER
times in our future. This week my faith ‘Les Derniers Coquelicots’
has been restored due to the Featuring the last works in the POPPIES SERIES
wonderful gesture of someone or
somebody (trust me, they have Opening Saturday 18 September at 6.30pm
(All welcome)
touched my heart). To the makers of
Jayes Cafe open for dinner
my “peace maker hug quilt” I say Bookings essential tel 6366 8810
thank you. The love and kindness that
was wrapped into that anonymously September 18 - October 10, 2010
delivered parcel will stay with me
always. I don’t know whom to thank,
so please take this as my personal
31-33 Gidley Street
thanks. I will not sign a name to this MOLONG NSW
note, just know that your kindness is MELISSA BARBER details from “Les Derniers Coquelicots II” P 02 6366 9093
gallery @ jayes.com.au
much appreciated.
Anonymous
(name and address withheld upon request)
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FLOWERS AND YARNS
April/May 2010 drop Poll Dorset Lambs The Canowindra Show offers many
CENTRAL MOTORS
Inspection @ 12pm wonderful sections throughout the
Cobley Pavilion.
Wednesday 22 September 2010 Section S: Needlework has a Class to
2pm Skilled service technicians suit anyone who enjoys sewing, knitting
or crocheting, to name but a few. Take a
“LOCKWOOD PARK” Cudal Road Canowindra NRMA Insurance: look at the Show Schedule and see what
Business & Personal might interest you.
SELLINGAGENTS: THE TRAVES: Section T: Cut Flowers offers you an
RTA inspections & mechanical
ALLAN GRAY & CO P/L Office 02 6364 0245 o ppo rtunit y to display yo ur
repairs
Cowra 02 6342 2377 Graham 02 6364 0319 flowers. The rain has brought about
AH 02 6342 1134 John 02 6364 0234 fabulous growth and if your garden has
Outside Agents - 3% Barry 02 6344 1029 02 6344 1075 survived the winds the displays will be
Roger 02 6344 1553 wonderful this year. Last year the cut
91 Gaskill Street flowers section had a lower number of
Canowindra entries due to the hot dust storms. So
let’s rebalance the equation with lots of
entries including irises, roses, natives,
AH 0429 441 075 and various bulbs.
Take a look in the Library window to see
Save the date… the generous sponsorship that offers
prizes in various sections of the Cobley
Sep 10: Film Night: Julie & Julia Preschool fundraiser at CWA Rooms @ 6:30pm Pavilion.
3 course dinner included $35pp tickets at Preschool or Bendy St Emporium Many thanks to the sponsors, your
Sep 11: The Guardian Pharmacy Ball for Kow Rah Kids 6pm at The Mill Cowra. support helps greatly to keep our
$88pp incl degustation meal & local wines. Bookings 02 6341 2188 Community Show successful.
Sep 15: Canowindra Business Chamber meeting 6:30pm venue TBA For further information, please
contact Canowindra Show Ladies
Sep 15-22: Cano Little Athletics Registration 10-5 each day at Leanne’s Flowers Auxiliary Secretary Deb Rutter on
63 Gaskill Street, 0438 499 069 02 6344 2490.
Sep 16: “Tenalba” Border Leicester Stud Ram Sale 11am Moola Road Canowindra
Sep 18: International Talk Like A Pirate Day yarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!
Sep 18: TALLS 2010 12x24 People’s Choice Exhibition Opening 6:30pm @ River CLASSIFIEDS
Bank Gallery. FREE to all. Proudly sponsored by Midstate Electrical Contracting Cowra PEST CONTROL termite inspections and
02 6342 3647 treatment Canowindra area. Licensed &
Sep 22: “Woodlock” Poll Dorset Stud Ram Sale 2pm Cudal Road Canowindra insured Stuart 0458 000 643
Sep 23: Canowindra Little Athletics Inc AGM 6pm @ Golf Club. [email protected]
Sep 24-25: Canowindra Show!!! fireworks on Friday night when dark. LAWN MOWING: experienced contractor,
Sep 25: Perennialle Plants Nursery & Gardens 10am-4pm. 142 Gaskill Street Cano cheap senior rates available, Contact
0427 077 798 for more info Phil’s Mini Diggers on 0429 234 996
Sep 29: Fabrics in the Fossils 6pm official opening of Quilting and Patchwork Exhibition @ Age FOR SALE: Caravan 14’ Olympic 4 berth w
of Fishes Museum. $5 drinks & nibbles. RSVP phone 6344 1008. Exhibition on until 5 October. annex, dual fridge, stove, ample storage,
Sep 30: History in the Pub dinner & presentation 6pm @ Royal Hotel $25pp. older unit in VG clean cond $1,750.
Bookings essential with Jan on 02 6364 0258 Ph 0427 144 1189
Oct 2-3: Canowindra Railway Centenary See article in this Issue for events calendar FOR HIRE: 3t Tipper, we clean yards,
Oct 3: CWA Wedding Gown Fashion Parade: A Celebration of Canowindra’s sheds, take away your rubbish, unwanted
Women 1:30pm All Saints Anglican Church, Canowindra $10 (inc afternoon tea) from cars, machinery etc. Very competitive
the Ages of Fishes Museum, the Canowindra Post Office, the Shearing Shed & door rates, prompt service. Ph 0427 441 189
Oct 3: Canowindra@home Brunch @ Age of Fishes Museum 11am $35pp features GARAGE SALE: 11 Sept 9am-2pm. Fridge,
local ingredients, a glass of local sparkling wine & Museum entry. Limited tickets, freezer & lots more. Britty’s Shed behind
prepaid. Phone Marg on 02 6344 7153. Junction Hotel.
Oct 4: Canowindra Bowling Club Mufti Day 1pm sausage sizzle 02 6344 1605 RSA / RCG TRAINING*: weekend course
Oct 23: Canowindra@home Twilight Markets @ Memorial Park 5-8pm. at Cano High School, 18/19 September,
A celebration of local produce, food & wine. $80 per module. Book on 0419 427 155
UVO Training. *OLGR approved
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