| Merbein and South Merbein Cricketers Message from Gavin Hogg |
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| Posted: Monday, 17 August 2009, 7:16 AM |
| Post those details we can remember |
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| Merbein and South Merbein Cricketers |
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| Posted: Sunday, 16 August 2009, 11:20 PM |
| As well as the above named Clubs there were a host of others still active in the late 50's and early 60's, with St. Johns struggling on into the 80's. Merbein Methodists ( my 1st Club with the late Lindsay Adams being Captain), ANA and so on. Maybe there's some old stories and experiences to be shared by former Club members of these bygone years. |
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| Cogratulations to Centenary commitee from Don and Iris Wilson |
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| Posted: Sunday, 16 August 2009, 7:44 PM |
Don and Iris Wilson, from the Salvage Yard at Cabarita, would like to congratulate the Merbein Centenary Committee for the work they have done to put on such an event which we think will be the outstanding feature in Sunraysia for years to come.
We would like to say a big hello to all our customers and friends over the years, hope you all have a good time. We plan to drive our Amphibious jeep (little Army Duck) No.184 in the Parade on Friday which I think Richard has nicknamed the 'Honeymoon Vehicle'
Our Phone No is 03 5025 2871 or Don's Mobile 0428 500 675
We have put out a Centenary Brochure which we hope to sell for $3 |
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| Vicki Thompson |
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| Posted: Sunday, 16 August 2009, 7:31 PM |
| A big thankyou Denise for your comments on how it is going. I hope more people let those of us who cant be there know how they are enjoying it. You expressed it beautifully. You would remember me for sure. Also a big Hello to all the Herath family and I think Elsa would remember me as a little girl when she visited. I have so enjoyed Ralph Fletchers and Bill Dorrington and Dianne Camerons lengthy history comments, 'the pistol practice' was hilarious, as was the 'exchange', what wonderful memories you all have. Hello to everyone who knew my parents Jack and Lily, my brother John and myself. Merbein was a wonderful community to grow up in. I agree Denise the committee have put in an amazing effort!! I cant wait to see the Centenary Book. All newspaper reports are being sent to me as well. Nearly as good as being there. Best wishes to you all, Vicki. |
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| Merbein - congratulations on your centenary |
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| Posted: Sunday, 16 August 2009, 7:28 PM |
My father (Bill Horsfall 1912-1956) and his 7 siblings grew up in Merbein. Grandparents Kate and Joe Horsfall were early settlers there. Whilst I lived in Mildura until 1957, after my widowed mother remarried, I spent a short time living in Merbein with my Uncle Vin Horsfall and his wife Joy. Can still remember catching the bus from Merbein to Mildura to go to work at Beaurepaires before joining mum, my stepfather, Jack Hart (also a Merbeinite) my brother, step sister and step brother at Jack's block 39B in Robinvale. I worked in Robinvale at the Soldier Settlement Commission before transferring to head office in Melbourne in 1962. Married my husband Bob in 1965 and in 1968 and 1970 our sons arrived. Still have strong connections with Merbein with surviving aunts and uncle still living in the district including dozens of cousins. Would have loved to be there to celebrate with you all but had commitments with two grandsons birthdays falling on 16th and 17 August. Have fun and sorry I missed it all. Hi Kay and Leon Wagner. XX
Ruth Foxwell |
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| Posted: Sunday, 16 August 2009, 6:02 PM |
| Sunday evening, August 16. The weekend has been a howling success. Looking forward to the rest but must extend huge congratulations to committee and volunteers for wonderful work. The atmosphere should be bottled, to be enjoyed like a great wine! Denise (Tellefson) McCarthy. |
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| Elsa Longmore (nee Herath) |
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| Posted: Sunday, 16 August 2009, 11:34 AM |
| Elsa, now in her 80's is unable to attend from her home in Colac but wishes to be remembered to old friends. If you wish to acknowledge or make contact pls contact Alan Herath ph 0438983391 (her nephew) at the celebrations or leave a message here |
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| Joan Ely, Sandra Stevens and others of our year |
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| Posted: Sunday, 16 August 2009, 11:22 AM |
Great to hear from you!
I'll be at the Bowrings building (I can't even remember where that was! But I know it will all make sense on Friday!) during the parade.
Anyone else from our year?
Pam Cupper |
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| Hi Pam Cupper and Joan Ely |
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| Posted: Sunday, 16 August 2009, 9:28 AM |
| Would love to catch up at the parade. Will meet you at the old Bowrings building if that suits. Sandra Lansdell (Stevens) |
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| Tyers and McSwain families |
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| Posted: Saturday, 15 August 2009, 8:01 PM |
| My mum, Mauveen Roden, now aged 86, lived in Coomealla and boarded with the Tyers and McSwain families so that she could attend high school (in Mildura). I am wondereing if any of the families are still in the area. She remembers there were daughters named Daisy and Heather (Mc Swain) and that Beryl and 'Monty' Tyers had girls "about her age". Any info would be appreciated. |
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