Saturday, May 13 will see players and supporters from near and far get together to reminisce about two premierships the club has won in two different leagues.
The first was in the Echuca District League in 1973 while the second was in 1993, shortly after the club joined the Picola and District League.
Members and guests will be treated to food and refreshments as well as entry to the post match function and entertainment.
If you are a former player or supporter from these eras, or know someone who is, you are asked to RSVP as soon as possible.
Call Tim McCormick on 0439 822 565 or email macca23232@gmail.com.
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When news broke mid to late last year that former local woman Andrea Froon and her partner Clinton Walker were expecting triplets, there was great excitement in the district.
The babies were great Christmas presents for the couple, being born in Melbourne’s Royal Women’s Hospital on December 20.
To the delight of all, the babies - Hudson, Knox and Mollie - all arrived safe and well.
Now five months on, and settling in at home with Mum and Dad in the Swan Hill area, the triplets are ticking all the boxes health wise.
The recent school holidays enabled many of their cousins to catch up with the unique trio - after all not many of their friends have had three cousins arrive all at once.
There is no denying the joy they have brought when you see the smile on proud grandfather Tony Froon’s face.
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If you, like me, find that technology can sometimes give you grief, help is at hand.
Murray River Council is conducting sessions to help you find your way out of the darkness.
They cover email, smart phones and tablets, social media, online shopping, internet banking, cybersafety, using apps, sharing photos, online hobbies and researching local and family history.
The two-hour weekly sessions at the Mathoura Visitor Information Centre got underway Wednesday this week, but I’m sure the instructors will be happy to bring you up to speed if you would like to join in.
They are conducted from 9am and run for five weeks.
For more information, or to register, call 1300 087 004.
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Those who lost their lives in war will never be forgotten by the Mathoura community.
About 100 people attended Tuesday’s dawn service in the Soldiers’ Memorial Gardens before tucking into a Gunfire Breakfast of bacon, eggs and sausages.
Later, at 11am, a similar - but probably even larger - number attended the commemorative service in the Shire Hall.
Following a welcome by Mathoura RSL Sub-branch chairman John Petschaurer, Mathoura Public School students took on the role of MCs, capably introducing speakers and special guests.
They later joined their fellow students in singing We are Australian.
In her address, guest speaker Sue Wilson gave an insight into the women’s contribution to the war effort.
She shared the story of army nurse Vivian Bullwinkle, her nursing activities and her mistreatment by the Japanese.
A march, led by horses representing the Light Horse Brigade, followed the service, taking participants back to the memorial gardens for a wreath laying ceremony.
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Mathoura’s 2023 Biggest Morning Tea may be sold out, but organisers have a huge array of great auction and raffle items for the event.
If you would like to support the cancer fundraiser, contact Aleisha on 0447 176 199.
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