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Two trombones play the tune

IT was a welcome home to a special band instrument on ANZAC Day at Euroa when Noel Tregaskis introduced Euroa Citizens Band members to a commemorative trombone. The trombone had been presented to Mr Tregaskis’ grandfather William “Shinner” Saxon on...

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03 May 2023

People and Lifestyle

Vale: Ronald ‘The Duke’ Press

RONALD Press was well known in the Mac’s Cove community, as well through the various gun and rifle clubs around the North East district including the Euroa Clay Target Club. A champion shooter in several aspects of the sport, Ron gained notoriety in...

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26 Apr 2023

Community

100 years on for honour boards

THIS Anzac Day marks the 100th anniversary of the unveiling of Euroa’s updated honour boards to soldiers who served and were lost in wars starting from the Boer War in the 1890s. The number of memorials and their original location illustrates the...

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19 Apr 2023

Community

Saxon trombone returns to Euroa

A LITTLE piece of Euroa’s history returned recently for a short visit. The item was a trombone which was presented to William Saxon on his return home from fighting in the 1914–1918 war. On William’s enlistment papers he was named as William...

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19 Apr 2023

Business

Interest rate pause having an impact

LAST week the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) made the decision to pause interest rates. This comes after the past few months of 10 interest rate rises hitting homebuyers, businesses, investors and renters dearly. After the sharpest interest rate...

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12 Apr 2023

Council

Flying flags for worthy celebrations

WHEN, where and who can fly flags within the Strathbogie Shire has been defined by council with the adoption of a new Flag Flying Policy. Presented to the March meeting of council, the 11–page document outlines when flags can be flown and who may...

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05 Apr 2023

Euroa Gazette Council

Go ahead with 268 lake lots

APPROVAL for a 48ha (268 lot) residential subdivision, abutting Lake Nagambie, has passed through Strathbogie Shire Council and will now be presented to the Minister for Planning for final approval. The subdivision has taken some three years to get...

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05 Apr 2023

Community

Primary schools respond to crossing supervisors exit

EUROA and St John’s primary schools’ councils have voiced grave concern about recent correspondence from Strathbogie Shire Council advising that as from July 10, they will no longer be providing crossing supervision due to lack of State Government...

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05 Apr 2023

People and Lifestyle

Praying for Women of Taiwan

THIS year’s World Day of Prayer focused on the plight of women in Taiwan – titled the ‘Hidden Women of Taiwan’.A service was held at the Euroa Baptist Church last Friday with about 20 people attending. Speaker for the service was Retired Baptist...

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08 Mar 2023

Events

Elders Merton Cup is back

NEW Year’s Day at Merton is always a big affair and this coming event being held on a Sunday, January 1, 2023 will be even bigger for the 158th running of the Merton Cup at this annual country picnic race meeting. Being a long weekend, and of course...

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21 Dec 2022