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Left image: A service was held at the Church of England by the Rev. W. Clisch for Thomas Butcher. Butcher's coffin was shrouded in the Australian flag and his military equipment. Right image: Butcher was buried in the Horsham Cemetery on October 21, 1936.

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Veterans Voices: Military funeral honored local serviceman

Showgirl winners are pictured: Marita Taylor (Hopetoun Showgirl), Maryanne Landrigan, Moya Poulton (Lady of the Day), Tamika Burdett, Brittany Poulton, Laura Poulton (Miss Tiny Tot), and Keaton Poulton (Master Tiny Tot).

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FLASHBACK: October 17 1996

Visitors were attracted from far and wide to attend Mrs Decker's talk on the mural on Sunday, October 11.

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Mural brings back memories

The Keith Fischer Memorial Sand Drags will be a highlight for spectators at the ARYA Pulses: Weekend in the Dirt, as for the first time in Australia, tractor pulling and sand drags will take place on the same weekend. Photo: Kerry M Photography

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New dates confirmed for motorsport weekend

Bronte crafted a flower bouquet as part of the intergenerational program with Corrong Village.

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Intergenerational connection with Corrong Village

Eddie holds a crocodile during the Wildlife Exposure visit.

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Wildlife Exposure visits kinder

Councillors from across the Wimmera are pushing for early investment in infrastructure and services as the region prepares for growth in renewable energy, mining and agriculture. From left: Yarriambiack Shire Council mayor Andrew McLean, Cr Rosie Barker, Yarriambiack Shire Council deputy mayor Corinne Heintze, David Davis MP, Bev McArthur MP, Horsham Rural City Council CEO Gail Gatt, Hindmarsh Shire Council CEO Monica Revell, West Wimmera Shire Council CEO David Bezuidenhout, Hindmarsh Shire Council mayor Ron Ismay, West Wimmera Shire Council deputy mayor Helen Hobbs, Yarriambiack Shire Council CEO Tammy Smith, West Wimmera Shire Council mayor Tim Meyer, and Horsham Rural City Council mayor Brian Klowss.

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Councils united push for investment

The Buloke and Northern Grampians shire councils have formally withdrawn from the VNI West Environment Effects Statement Technical Reference Group.

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Councils withdraw from VNI West reference group

Hopetoun students and staff, including Brianna, Miss Cook, and Mrs Hallam, are spreading the message of peace through Kaye's collection with a special mobile display.

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Students grow message for peace

Left image: A platoon of the 13th Battalion formed on a steep path waiting for Captain Joseph Lee to address them. The men are in full battle order and it is probably prior to thier advance on Sari Bair. Captain Lee is standing in front of the tent. Sphinx Gully, Gallipoli, August 7, 1915. Right image: Brigadier Joseph Edward Lee DSO MC MiD.

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Veteran's Voices: Birchip Brigadier Joseph Edward Lee

Elaine enjoyed cuddling and patting the miniature goats.

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Goats, pirates, and plenty of fun at Yarriambiack Libraries

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Woomelang Flower Show bursts into bloom

Veterans Voices: Military funeral honored local serviceman

FLASHBACK: October 17 1996

Mural brings back memories

New dates confirmed for motorsport weekend

Intergenerational connection with Corrong Village

Wildlife Exposure visits kinder

Councils united push for investment

Councils withdraw from VNI West reference group

Students grow message for peace

Veteran's Voices: Birchip Brigadier Joseph Edward Lee

Goats, pirates, and plenty of fun at Yarriambiack Libraries

Students grow message for peace

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