| To Merbein High Class of '62, from Lindsay C. |
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| Posted: Monday, 17 August 2009, 5:32 PM |
| Since Friday have seen Joy, Maryanne, Robyn, Elaine, 2 Diannes. Believe Denise & Faye may be in district? Anyone else? Could we all meet? Wednesday & Thursday evenings no good for me. |
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| GP's of Merbein in the 50's and 60's |
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| Posted: Monday, 17 August 2009, 10:02 AM |
In the 1950's and 60's Merbein was serviced by 2 doctors. Dr Spargo in Box St who had delivered my mother in 1923 and Dr Walker in Commercial St.
Our family attended Dr Walker, officially Dr Malcolm Curwen Walker but known to all fondly as Dr Walker.
Dr Walker was the family GP but the title GP encompassed much more than a modern GP.
Dr Walker practiced in his home in Commercial St. Appointments were made with Mrs Walker. The waiting room was on the verandah of the family home. On arrival you would be greeted by the family dog Rusty. In the waiting room Dr Walker had a leather chaise lounge and several chairs. Rarely was there another person waiting.
Dr Walker would open the door to the surgery and greet you. Time was no object and a general chat was had regarding the family activities. The examination would follow. Dr Walker would then lean back in his chair and consider the necessary medication or treatment.
GP does not adequately cover the services rendered by Dr Walker. He was the emergency department. When my brother John was over at Choppsy Worthingtons one day they were digging a hole in the back yard and as the hole was not making sufficient progress Choppsy grabbed the axe to hasten the process. John stuck his head in the hole to inspect the process and was hit on the head with the axe. He was dutifully taken around to Dr Walkers and had his head stitched up.
Home visits were also performed by Dr Walker in his Wolsley. One time my mother a nurse suspected I had Scarlet Fever. Dr Walker was called to confirm this.He was also the pathologist. As kidney damage could result from this Dr Walker wanted specimens to be taken to him daily.
He was also a surgeon extracting my brothers and I's tonsils and adenoids.
Fees were minimal and it was known that if a person could not afford the fee Dr Walker would perform the service gratis.
In later years I learnt that apart from being a GP in Merbein he had also seen service in World War 2.
When Dr Walker closed his practice it was the end of an era of the true family GP.Diane Cameron |
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| merbein the good old days |
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| Posted: Monday, 17 August 2009, 9:25 AM |
| hello from graham congress,it was great to catch up with some of my old friends on sunday ,russell punton charlie sedgmen,fletcher,the mans ,col oriely,etc. the good old days, |
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| 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
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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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