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ALDINGA BAY RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION
Dear Reader, Index
Mayor's Environment Forum ABRA News / editorial 3
On Monday the 12th February I attended the Environment Art News -
Forum at the council office. There were about 50 people Auto Section 24 - 26
there. Because of my involvement in the community I knew
CFS Corner 32
about 20 of them. They represented some of the many
environment organizations in the community. Church Notices, News 19, 23, 33
Jenny McGlennon gave an insight into what the council is Classifieds 10
doing and how big the task is. Community Centres -
Catherine McMahon then told us about the Port Adelaide Community News 29 - 32
Forum and how that worked.
Community Radio 10
Peter Laffan from the Aldinga Washpool put forward how
he sees a forum working in Onkaparinga. Emergency Numbers 34
We then broke into three smaller groups to see if a forum Environmental 8
would work and what it would look like. Given the size and Finance tips 23
diversity of our council area more work will need to be
Health Section 18 - 21
done before a forum is a reality here.
Bob Evans - President History 22
Letters 10, 11
Can you help? Library 28
Are you a long time resident? Have relatives that are? Markets 5, 30, 32
We have been approached re a local history question that no
one has answered for us yet. Check p 22 and see if you can Real Estate 6, 27
help us out. School News 35
Youth Activities 35
I hope you enjoy the issue Watch SA report 32
Kevin Hutton - Editor
We apologise to those who missed out on getting a copy of
the tourist-oriented January reprint of December’s issue this ARE YOU A MEMBER OF ABRA?
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Turkey The entire male population of Samsun is * Unless temperature exceeds 35oC
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Turkey British troops oust the Turks on the river Protecting Willunga’s heritage for 50 years
Euphratres Wanted: an organised person!
Russia Moscow is declared the new Russian capitol to If you are an organised person and can volunteer some time
replace Petrograd each week, we need your help in the Real Lives: Stories from
Russia The Bolsheviks change their name to the Seniors oral history project. If you can manage electronic and
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Russian Communist Party.
service organisations and enjoy working with a great group of
London Rationing of Coal, Gas, Electricity, 10pm people, please contact Marie on 0408 501 407.
closing of Restaurants, Theatres
US Dame Nellie Melba tours American troops. Star of Greece shipwreck anniversary
The Star of Greece was wrecked at Port Willunga in 1888,
which was a tragedy that is still remembered. The Star of
50 yrs ago
Greece Working Party has been convened, which is comprised
Australia TAA pilots on strike for 3 pilots on the DC9 of members from various local and state organisations. This
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Australia The Methodist church allowed women to be We would like also to create a register of artefacts from the
trained for the ordained ministry Star of Greece, including those held in the community. If you
Melbourne Duke of Edinburrgh attends a conference then have an item from the Star of Greece shipwreck, could you
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NSW OTC opens its first earth station linking with photograph and record your item. Confidentiality will be
Canada, USA, Japan. granted on request. We would also like to know if your
NSW An American firm starts a first Pecan Nut ancestor witnessed the wreck or was involved in the aftermath.
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Russia Yuri Gagarin - first man in space - dies in a ABRA Business Member.
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Victoria 2 killed as helicopter crashes on gas platform local community.
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