Author of the Gunbower Harness Racing Club's centenary book Daryl Poxon (left) with club president Roger Brereton and Harness Racing Victoria chairman Dale Monteith.
Racing Club centenary
The Gunbower Harness Racing Club centenary race meet on Sunday has been declared a success by president Roger Brereton with a large crowd enjoying a big day of country hospitality, nostalgia and fine racing.
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The day kicked off with a special luncheon for invited guests, which amongst the large crowd, included chair of Harness Racing Victoria Dale Monteith and author of The Gunbower Harness Racing Club 1924-2024 centenary book Daryl Poxon.
Former Collingwood footballer Mick McGuane and RSN radio host was MC for the day.
Hard working committee member Carol Lloyd was honoured with a life membership to the club after 25 years of selling raffle tickets and taking on any committee job required.
Birthday girl Jean Williams (centre) with Tracey and Robert Green.
Jean turns 102
Family and friends gathered at the Finley Uniting Church Hall last Saturday to help Jean Williams celebrate her 102nd birthday.
Jean was particularly thrilled that several nieces and nephews travelled from Melbourne, Benalla and Wangaratta to be with her for this special occasion.
There were many happy memories and stories exchanged throughout the day.
Big Koonoomoo blaze
The Koonoomoo area was flooded with 32 CFA units, and some fire brigades on the NSW side of the river, after a grass and scrub fire started on February 13.
The fire, located on the Cobram Track near Koonoomoo, began at 7.43am.
Forest Fire Management Victoria was also in attendance, and helicopter water bombers were also deployed.
According to a CFA spokesperson, firefighters were faced with multiple fires burning when units arrived at the scene.
Victoria Police was notified of the incident, which was brought under control at 10.14am and deemed safe at 11.36am.
Campaspe wards to go
Campaspe Shire will change from its existing five-ward structure to an unsubdivided shire with all nine elected council members representing the whole municipality.
The Echuca, Western, Rochester, Kyabram-Deakin and Waranga wards will be disbanded at the next local government election in October.
The electoral changes were based on feedback provided by constituents to an independent electoral structure review panel appointed by Victorian Local Government Minister Melissa Horne.
