January 2025 – Page 4 – Glen Innes News

Jan

09

2025

Council Works Program – Period Ending Friday 24th January 2025

Council, Local NewsCouncil Works Schedule, Emmaville, Glen Innes Airport, Glen Innes Severn Council

The following works are scheduled in the period ending Friday 24 January 2025 subject to weather conditions and unforeseen delays: Jetpatching in the Glen Innes Township, West Furracabad Road, Furracabad Road, Wellington Vale Road, Waterloo Road and Emmaville Road; General street sweeping around the Glen Innes Township; The Roads Construction Crew will be working with the Drainage Crew at Glen Innes Airport; Maintenance grading is scheduled for Nutrition Station Road, Smiths Road, Shannon Vale Road, Skeleton Creek Road, Browns Road, Bezzants Road, Coxs Road, Spirabo Road, Shaws Road and Ten Mile Road (Morven end); The Bridge Team are working on Coxs Road;…

Jan

09

2025

By Susie Snodgrass

Zone 13 Glen Innes Pony Camp 2024 – Done and Dusted

Local News, RuralPony Club

From 29th Dec 2024 to 4th January 2025, 61 equestrians from 2 to 25 years gathered at the magnificent Glen Innes Showground for a week of horsemanship and friendship. Sportsmanship and citizenship are core values of the Pony Club. ‘Retired' equestrians, including Grandparent, Parents and Volunteers are as much a part of this annual event as the riders. For nearly 70 years these loyal helpers help set up Judges’ tents, sound equipment, arenas, jumps, poles and barrels and then quickly dismantle them. Meals are provided by a band of dedicated people. All abilities join together from tiny tots to our…

Jan

08

2025

By Hannah Dunn

Prime Lamb and Sheep Sale – Market Report 07.01.25

Local News, RuralSheep Sales

A relatively strong start to the new year in our first Prime Lamb and Sheep sale. 1,376 head yarded at the Glen Innes saleyards with a large majority being new season sucker lambs. The usual major meat processor’s buyers attended with little re-stocker competition. Heavy and fat cross-bred suckers fetched between $205-$227, Not far behind was the medium weight, well conditioned suckers from $180-$204. The forward store conditioned suckers between the $120-$175 mark and the medium to light store suckers from $55-$110. Good conditioned Dorper suckers made up to $190. Heavy, prime conditioned, last seasoned XB lambs Fetched $180-$250. The…

Jan

08

2025

By Megan Redfern

TAFE Open Days 13th – 17th January

Local NewsDee Ross

Did you make a New Year’s resolution to go back to study in 2025? Or have you just plucked up the courage to try something new? The TAFE open days 13th-17th January from 9am – 3pm could offer you a chance to explore some viable options. Because they are provided virtually, hundreds of courses are on offer. There are short 1 day courses, 3 month courses held once a week, more intense ones and ones that build on previous study. These courses can lead to either certificates, diplomas or degrees. It would be advisable to check out the options prior…

Jan

06

2025

By Newsroom

Family Fun Day at Centennial Parklands

Local NewsCentacare, Centennial Parklands, Glen Innes Severn Council

Looking for a great day for you and the kids this school holidays? Centacare New England North West will be hosting a family friendly event at Centennial Parklands this Wednesday 10am to 1pm. Bring the gang to enjoy a great day out for the family. Lots of FREE activities including; Sausage sizzle, icy poles, cupcakes, fairy floss & drinks Tie dying with Glen Innes Youth Play space with Reachout Toy Library Glen Innes Obstacle course with Kings Gym & Fitness Facepainting and temporary tattoos Photobooth and photography with Honey Bee Photography Emergency services visiting Arts and Crafts with Centacare New…

Jan

04

2025

By Newsroom

Free Creative Workshops for Glen Innes Youth

Local NewsCooramah Cultural Centre, Deepwater, Glen Innes Pottery Club, Max Powell, NSW Government, Richard Moon, The Makers Shed

A series of free creative workshops is being offered to young people in Glen Innes aged 12 to 24 during the next few weeks of school holidays. Funded by the NSW Government through the Holiday Break Program, these workshops provide opportunities for participants to learn and practise creative skills. The workshops, part of the “Summer Create” initiative, cover various activities including pottery, painting, jewellery design, and weaving. Each session is led by experienced artists and creators. Workshop Schedule: Clay Sculpture with Max Powell 12–15 years: 7 January (10 am–1 pm) at Glen Innes Pottery Club 16–24 years: 10 January (10…

Jan

03

2025

By Newsroom

Glen Innes Masonic Lodge to Mark 150th Anniversary

Local NewsEmmaville, Glen Innes Masonic Lodge, Masonic Lodge

The Glen Innes Masonic Lodge No. 44 is preparing to celebrate a significant milestone on 25 January 2025, marking 150 years since its establishment in 1875. This sesquicentennial anniversary highlights the long-standing presence and contributions of the lodge within the local community. To commemorate the occasion, a book titled A Sesquicentennial History of the Glen Innes Masonic Lodge No. 44 has been written and published. The book details the intertwined history of the lodge, its members, and the growth of Glen Innes over the past century and a half. The lodge’s early members played key roles in the development of…

Jan

02

2025

By Eve Chappell

Our History – Dr Fred Buddee

Local NewsDr Fred Buddee, Glen Innes Lions Club, Our Local History

In 1934 Dr Fred Buddee who held a Bachelor of Medicine, Master of Surgery, and was a Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, bought Dr Gerard Gall’s medical practice. Fred and Margaret Buddee had six children Barbara, Wallis, Bill, (who followed his father into medicine), Margaret, Donald, and David. Their property, ‘Strawberry Hills’ of 500 acres was managed by Lloyd Rees. Dr Buddee took over Dalhousie Maternity Hospital in the late 1930s and added a three-bed ward in 1941 and from 1947 the hospital rented Dalhousie from him as their separate maternity unit. He was an alderman…