A great crowd turned up for the Anzac Day service last Tuesday.
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The ceremony in the hall was led by MC Matthew Whelan and Jebidah Meyervale.
First speaker was Graeme Pyle, who told the story of his father Max Pyle who served in World War II.
Allie Harvey was the second speaker.
Allie is currently serving in the Army as a medical technician. Her story was amazing.
Her commitment and passion in serving her country was was admired by all who were in the hall.
Berrigan Public School Captains Jordan Swann, Sophie Baxter, Nicholas Arnold and Jay Divinagracia told of the history of Anzac Day, and Ray Macartney performed his song Lest We Forget, which was very moving.
Thank you to the RSL Sub-branch for putting on another successful Anzac Day ceremony, and to the Berrigan Heritage Committee for providing a great morning tea for all to enjoy.
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The monthly Tidy Towns and Conservation working bee will be this Sunday, May 7 from 9am to 11am.
The meeting point will be at Hayes Park.
Please bring gloves, water bottle and comfortable shoes, as well as a friend and a smile.
The main tasks for the morning will be sucker removal from the olive grove, and roadside litter removal.
This is a great outdoor activity to contribute to making it ‘Better in Berrigan’.
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The Berrigan branch of the United Hospitals Auxiliary held its monthly meeting Monday last week.
The group is holding a street stall this Friday, and all donations will be gratefully received.
The committee was very fortunate to receive a bequest from Mr Ian Murray for the wonderful care received for his wife and himself.
This will be very much appreciated by the hospital.
Members will be helping out with the quilt exhibition coming up on June 10 and 11. This will be held at the Berrigan War Memorial Hall, and will open at 10am.
Morning tea and lunch will be available, raffles and door prizes will be drawn on Sunday.
To enter quilts or book a stand, call Linda on 0408 215 784.
All proceeds will be going to Amaroo and Berrigan Hospital.
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The month of May is Brain Cancer and Brain Tumor Awareness month.
This Sunday, a Brain Cancer Awareness Fundraiser will be held in Finley and everyone is the district is invited to attend.
The fundraiser is a mystery cruise within the local district of 130km. Registration for the event is at 8.30am at the Finley Log Cabin and Museum.
Upon the completion of the cruise, back at the museum, there will be a barbecue lunch.
There will be raffles and a silent auction, as well as boxes for donations towards research into this disease.
Community members not cruising can also come along to the lunch.
The cost $15 a head for adults, and $5 a head for children under 16.
For more information, or to RSVP for catering purposes, contact organiser Robert Baker on 0418 353 084.
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This Saturday night Berrigan Football Club will be holding its annual Footballer's Ball.
Tickets can be purchased from Kim Arnold. They are $50 if purchased by the end of today, or $60 afterwards.
All current and past players, supporters, volunteers, friends and families of the club are all invited to come and enjoy the over 18s night.
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