25th february 2021 a step back in time with the historical
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25th February 2021
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A Step Back In Time
With The Historical Society
Was It A Meteor? June 22nd 1948
The unusual noise which was heard over a fifty-mile area between Dingee and Cohuna soon after midday on June 3 has to date eluded any positive explanation, and there has been no further information from residents which, in particular, would support the theory that the explosion was caused by a meteor. However, the 'Pyramid Hill Advertiser" furnished a report to the Melbourne Weather Bureau, and a reply has been received from the Acting-Director, Mr. E. W. Timcke, who kindly enclosed an extract from a Meteorological Glossary as follows, regarding the characteristics of meteors, their nature, luminous trail, tracks, detonation sound and break up, etc.
A meteor or shooting star is a fragment of solid material entering the upper regions of the atmosphere from outer space and visible by its own luminosity The luminosity is attributed to incandescence due to the compression of the air in front of the meteor. A large meteor may have a luminous trail that persists for half an hour or longer.
The majority of meteors are exceedingly small, comparable with grains of sand, but large bodies — meteorites, aerolites siderites — fall to the ground occasionally. There is no generally accepted theory of the origin in meteors. Accurate determinations of the track of the meteor by reference to the constellations by observers in different parts of the country may enable the height of the tract to be determined.
Usually a meteor becomes luminous between 150 and 100 Kilometers above ground and disappears at about 80 Km. It is remarkable that very few disappear at heights between 70 and 50 Km most of those which get below 70 Km get below 50 Km.
According to the theory of meteors worked out by Lindeman and Dobson the density of the air and therefore its temperature could be estimated from the records of the velocity of meteors, their brilliance and their points of appearance and disappearance. The theory indicates that at 60 Km and perhaps lower the atmosphere is at a high temperature, at least as high as that near the ground (this is set out more fully under a glossary heading. 'Audibility Ozone.).
The appearance of a large meteor is followed occasionally by sound usually known as detonations. The sounds are probably due to the waves created by the meteor making its way through the air not to the explosive breaking up of a meteor. The sounds can be heard occasionally at a distance of 50 miles from any part of the visible part of the meteor.
In some cases a zone of silence and an outer zone of audibility have been found. "To explain the breaking up of a meteor, it has been suggested that the air pressure acting on a surface which is probably quite irregular causes the meteor to spin.
The meteor is not strong enough to withstand the centrifugal force generated by a very rapid rotation and therefore breaks into fragments." Commenting on the phenomenon reported from this district, Mr Timcke said it was of considerable interest.
The Meteorological Bureau is, of course, not concerned in its work with the astronomical side of the atmosphere, but with atmospherically data closer to earth. Any residents who believe they can supply interesting information concerning the occurrence of 3rd. June should forward it to the Commonwealth Astronomer Mt Strom, Canberra
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Sports Focus is excited to announce that it has partnered with Tackle Your Feelings to help upskill local level coaches’ understanding of mental health. Tackle Your Feelings is a mental health training initiative designed for community football clubs that strives to improve the abilities and awareness of mental health by building skills to foster an environment where athletes are supported to effectively manage their emotions. The initiative will result in community coaches from the Loddon Campaspe region participating in a mental health training session delivered by local psychologists, before undertaking further online learning. Tackle Your Feelings ambassador and current AFL senior coach, Leon Cameron, who, along with the GWS Giants staff and players, has been through the program, said it’s vital coaches at all levels have the basics to manage what is a complex issue facing many Australians. “The program gives local footy coaches access to mental health support tools inspired by those used at the professional level,” he said. “The main thing is to be able to understand mental health because so many people go in and out of mental health issues. “Coaches shouldn’t be scared to ask someone how they’re going. With the different age groups we all coach you might have to ask in a different way but don’t be scared.” Sports Focus Project Coordinator, Lauren Fawcett said “During the height of the COVID-19 restrictions Sports Focus undertook over 250 conversations with clubs across our region. The number one concern for community sporting clubs was the mental well-being of their members and communities.” “The key for clubs in being able to provide a supportive environment though, is having the skills and confidence to identify when someone is not travelling so well, have a conversation with them and support them to get help if needed. Tackle Your Feelings is about upskilling our local community coaches and other key club personnel to do just that. We are really excited to be able to bring this program to regional Victoria.” Tackle Your Feelings is a joint venture between the AFL Coaches Association, AFL Players’ Association and the Zurich Foundation, with the learning based on the mental health training program delivered by the AFLPA to players, coaches and staff in the AFL industry. The program is a six-year project, which launched in 2019 with 238 coaches from five states across the country taking part, impacting more than 1800 local players. AFLCA CEO Mark Brayshaw said it was important for coaches at the grassroots level to understand mental health and become better equipped to support their playing group. “From a mental health perspective, there is no difference between the player-coach relationships at the elite level than there is at grassroots level,” he said. “The Tackle Your Feelings program will help grassroots AFL coaches by equipping them with an understanding of mental health so they can look after their players if and when they need it.” If you’re interested in finding out more please contact Lauren Fawcett at Sports Focus on 5442 3101 or email [email protected] Need Support? If you know someone who requires urgent assistance or support, please contact:
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Boort Cups Day This Sunday The Boort Cups Day will be on this Sunday 28 February, celebrating 130 years of the Boort Trotting Club, the oldest continuous trotting club in Australia. Sponsored by Loddon Shire Council, the Cups Day includes the $14,500 Boort Pacing Cup. It is an honour for the Neil Beattie Family to support the Cup. There’s also the $14,500 Boort Trotters Cup (sponsored by the Hon. Peter Walsh MP) and the $12,000 Rob Coutts Tribute Trotters Handicap (sponsored by the Boort Lakes Holiday Park). Additionally, there will be the $12,000 Bill Foley Memorial Pace (sponsored by Nutrien Ag Solutions, Boort) and the $10,000 Alabar Vicbred Platinum Maiden Pace. The day will include the celebration of the Hall of Fame Champion Trotter and Grand Voyage’s Centenary Cup win – with the sulky from this win on display. There will also be Fashions on the Field including Hazel Whitmore’s Lady of the Day ($500), Sue Hellsten’s Boort Local Lady of the Day ($100), Milliner of the Day and Gent of the Day. Other highlights include vocalist Susan Foley, yabby racing, sports bar, kiosk, coffee van and ice-cream van. The Boort Cups Day supports the Boort Amity Club who will kick off their Good Friday Appeal for The Royal Children’s Hospital. It also raises funding and awareness towards ovarian cancer research. Duncan McPherson, who raises money and awareness for this research, will speak at the event. Duncan also established Team Teal – who we’ll be barracking for on the day. Team Teal sees the women racing on the day wear teal driving pants, to raise awareness and funding for ovarian cancer research. Last year, Team Teal won five out of nine races.
Gates for the Boort Cups Day open at 12 noon. Admittance is free (along with free race books).
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This Week’s Happenings At Pyramid Hill College...
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Congratulations to the Pyramid Hill College swimming team who competed in cool conditions at St Arnaud on Monday. All students were great ambassadors for PHC showing real determination and a willingness to do their personal best. Many students also competed in events above their age group.
Best Results: Mia Far rar : 2nd place 14 years Breastroke
Charli Moon: 3rd place 13 years Breastroke
Girls 16 years Freestyle relay (Kaitlin Broad, Erin Farrar, Isabelle Caspani & Mia Farrar.
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The BOMBING OF DARWIN FEBRUARY 19th 1942 Australia’s greatest national disaster
Without warning, 243 Japanese aircraft dropped 114,620 tonnes of bombs on Darwin. Eight of the 45 ships in the harbour were sunk and many others damaged, 23 aircraft and many buildings were destroyed, hundreds killed or injured. The Mayor of Darwin, Jack Burton, estimated the number killed as 900, army and intelligence estimated about 1100. The army used trucks to pick up the dead bodies and take them to mass graves on Mindil Beach, and a good number were buried at sea. Minister for the Air told the media 15 were killed and 24 were hurt in the Darwin attack. The media had no access to government documents, they were stamped ‘Not to be released until 1995’. Army personnel were for-bidden to tell their families about it. The lack of arms and ammunition and the stupidity of the Defence Chiefs at that time is another story. Successive governments have shown little regard to Australian History. We have two generations of Australians who have been taught no Australian History, all they know is Anzac Day. The greatest battle ever fought on Australian soil was the first attacks on Darwin, and February 19, 1942, should be commemorated nation-wide as the battle for Australia Day.
LEST WE FORGET Rex Ruwoldt
Secretary Darwin Defenders 1942-45 Inc.
(copied from letters to the Editor, Bendigo Advertiser, 13/09/2004)
Submitted By Helen Stevens
What word looks the same backward and upside down? Swims
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Where do ghosts like to go swimming? Lake Eerie! What kind of stroke can you use on toast? BUTTER-fly!
Whispers From The Green
Bowls Notes A perfect mix of Covid and heat certainly had an impact on our end of season matches. Some of the outcomes were favourable – others not so much.
Wednesday Pennant: No matches played due to the Covid-19 shutdown. The positive out of this is that we only have to tackle second-placed team Kerang once instead of twice to finish off the Sectional Pennant matches. It still remains a balancing act to retain our position in the final four as we teeter on the fourth rung by just 3 points. It will all come down to a final round of who wins and who doesn’t.
Saturday Pennant:
Division 2: The week of Covid-19 enforced rest did us no great service as our opponents, Cohuna Golf Blue, came out in full force. The heat had returned so, with the implementation of the Heat Rule, an early start was the code of the day. The cloud cover and the early hours made the conditions more pleasant for play, but our opponents proved to be a thorn in our sides. A great match up on the rink Skippered by F. Schmidt, with M. Scott, M.Noelker and T. Carmody saw a nail biting finish which tipped the wrong way on the final end. They lost by 1 shot (19-20). Another close match took place on the rink Skippered by I. Bartels, with J. Leed, K. Wood and B.Boyd. They also tipped the scales to the left as they lost by 2 shots (20-22). The third rink had a day of the miseries as they just couldn’t take a trick and their opponents were right on target. Their loss by 30 shots (7-37) had a familiar ring and left no doubt about who would be the overall winners on the day (46-79). The most comforting scenario that can be mustered is that each of the three rinks in Division 2 have now suffered a very similar belting this season. Let’s hope that experience is now done and dusted. Fortunately, we didn’t sacrifice our third placed standing and will now get to engage in a first round final’s match against Barham Green on Saturday. This will be an interesting encounter as the two Sectional matches scheduled during the season were cancelled either due to heat or Covid, thus leaving us with uncertainty as to how we will match up. Hopefully the unknown factor will work to our advantage.
Division 3 finished off their Season with a tough game against Wakool. The home ground advantage was soon whittled away with only the rink Skippered by C. Hocking getting close to a win. C. Hocking, R. Harris, M. Mahoney and J. Cauchi lost by 2 shots (18-20) which was a mighty effort. L. Dingwall, P. Reynolds, N. Newstead and C. Cauchi lost (14-26). T.Bennett (Skip), R. Fidler, T. Stobaus and G. Godward brought up the rear with a 21 shot loss (9-30). The overall tally (41 – 76) was a tad disappointing for Division 3 considering that they had been in such great form the last few weeks and had presented their opponents with many challenges. Division 3 can now hang up their Pennant boots, but there will be plenty of bowls in the form of tournaments to keep their enthusiasm going.
Items Of Importance
Wednesday 24th Feb matches: Division 1 - Pyramid Hill travel to Kerang. Division 2- Pyramid Hill travel to Cohuna to
play Cohuna Blue.
Next Saturday 27th Feb First Final match: Division 2 play Barham Green. *** Please Note – Starting time for Saturday
Pennant during finals are Division 2 and 3 roll up 12.30 start at 12.45. Division 1 roll up 1.15 start at 1.30 NO EARLIER, as per rule 27 in NDBD Conditions of Play. All games to be 21 ends, played straight though, unless the rink requires a 10 min break. Please ensure your bowls are ready for inspection with stickers in good order.
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March 31st
Tournament : Any Combination Fours. What a treat it was to see two greens covered with bowlers engaging in
contested play and banter! At last, we were able to hold a tournament! The day was pretty warm but we all survived thanks to the refreshments served through the bar and the catering team. Living up to our well-earned reputation of serving up a cracking afternoon tea, the players were delighted to get in out of the burning sun and partake of the goodies on offer. Only one three game winner saw the team from Barham, with G. Archard as Skip, take home the first prize winnings. Runners-Up were our good friends and former team mates from Marong: G Fawcett the Skip and L. Fawcett in the team. Special thanks to everyone who pitched in to make the day such a success. The sponsorship from Loddon Shire and Graeme Hayes, Real Estate, provided plenty of incentive for players to strive for the winnings. The day was topped off with some sharing of treats donated for the raffle – thanks to all donors for your contributions. There were many workers behind the scenes but special mention must be given to the green keepers and the grounds workers who had the place looking in tip-top form. And, of course, thanks to the Barman for keeping up with the need for refreshments and the catering Committee for upholding our reputation. Well done to the Match Committee who pulled the day together with great organization and management. We will do it all over again on March 31st when we stage our second tournament for the season.
Congratulations to M. Scott who teamed up with R. Opie on Sunday
to take out the State Pairs at Regional level. Another great achievement!
Practice Tuesday nights from 4:30pm. – It’s not too late to get in some
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At Pyramid Hill Neighbourhood House you can access Centrelink, Medicare and other government programs and services. We’re an Australian Government Agency of Services Australia Access Point. Using our computers, you can log in to your myGov account and do your business on the spot. There are phones for you to access phone self service or speak to a department service officer. If you’d rather use your mobile phone or tablet, we’ve got free Wi-Fi available 24/7. You don’t need a password so you can get online straight away. You can also use the Wi-Fi to download and install the Express Plus mobile apps. Our staff will even certify your identity documents for you. So next time you need to do some government business, drop in and see us.
What did the ocean say to the beach? Nothing. It just waved.
Why did the swimmer go back in time? Because he was doing the backstroke!
What is the best exercise for swimmers? Pool-ups!
kidsROCK Church of Christ Hall
3:30pm to 5:00pm
24th March 14th April
Open for children 5 years old or Prep -Year 8 to enjoy
Games, Stories, Craft & Singing $1
Call Gwen Searle
Ph. 0427 713 618
St. Thomas’
Anglican Church
Sunday February 28th
9.00am Eucharist
Sunday March 14th
9.00am Eucharist
Enquiries please phone
Minister: Rev’d Pam Lawry
Ph: 0428 368 338
Presbyterian Tyndale Church, Victoria Street
All Services 2.30 pm
Contact Mr Ern Miller Phone 5455 7362
Church of Christ Kelly Street
11 am Worship Service Sunday
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Uniting Church
Tyndale Church, Victoria Street
Worship Services
1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday 9am
2nd Sunday 9am at St. Thomas
4th Sunday 11am at St. Thomas
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Catholic Services St. Patrick’s Catholic Parish, Victoria St.
Mass Time: Saturday at 6:30pm Masses now are open for all. Please wear mask inside the church, use the hand sanitiser & register your name & number when entering. For enquiries please contact: Rev Fr Novelito Lim, Parish Priest: Mob 0450185021 Email- [email protected]
POSTPONED UNTIL
FURTHER NOTICE
POSTPONED UNTIL
FURTHER NOTICE
Loddon Healthy Minds Committee – Community
Representatives
Council is seeking expressions of interest from residents across the Loddon Shire Council area to represent the community on the Loddon Healthy Minds Network.
The Loddon Healthy Minds Network promotes and advocates for improved wellbeing and access to appropriate services for people in Loddon Shire affected by mental health issues.
If you have an interest in improving mental health and wellbeing in the wider Loddon Shire community we would be interested in hearing from you.
A copy of the Expression of Interest form and the Network’s Terms of Reference can be downloaded from the Loddon Healthy Minds Network:
https://www.loddonhealthyminds.com.au/news/item/113-loddon-healthy-minds-network-seeking-new-community-representatives
For further information or to request a copy of an Expression of Interest form and the Network’s Terms of Reference please contact Vicki Andrew via email: [email protected] or phone: 5494 1230.
Applications close at 5pm on Friday 5 March 2021.
Where do zombies like to go swimming? The Dead Sea
Where do fish keep their money? In river-banks!
What stroke do sheep enjoy doing? The baaaackstroke!
What did Cinderella wear on her feet when she went swimming? Glass Flippers.
What do you call a swim team made up of girls named Jennifer? Hydrogens!
In what direction does a chicken swim? Cluck-wise!
Reid Plumbing
RT40 Ditchwitch Trencher
Latest technology in trenching, fast, efficient and reliable with
competitive prices.
Office: 5456 2574 24 hour service
Contact: Paul Reid Mobile: 0428 562 573
Email: [email protected]
BENDIGO BANK & FILIPINO FOOD
STORE
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
10am - 12pm & 1pm - 4pm
(Filipino Food Store also open Tues 4-6pm)
Bank Closed Tuesdays
- Large range of Filipino groceries
- LBC Boxes
- 45 kg household gas bottles
-Assorted LED light bars for cars, trucks & tractors
- Camping & trailer lights.
Phone: 5455 7305
Mobile: 0428 890 188
Fax: 5455 7276
OBLIGATION FREE LEGAL ADVICE
Pyramid Hill & District
Initial appointment by phone
Mobile Consultations: Home/Farm/Business/Work
Mark Ryan Legal GP
Echuca
www.legalgp.com.au
0429 580 035 [email protected]
Adam Ellerton Mobile
Seed Cleaning
Phone: 0447 303 063
122 Martins Rd, Goornong 3557
SAM ELLIS
SHEEP PREG SCANNING
0427 585 320 www.samellis.com.au
Loddon Valley Tennis Results
Round 14
Seniors Calivil North 5(120) d Lake Meran 0 (65) Mincha West 5 (126) d Calivil 0 (42) Yarrawalla 5(122) d Raywood 0(70) Dingee - Bye
Ladder Mincha West 53 181% Calivil North 42.5 132% Yarrawalla 40.5 99% Dingee 24 97% Calivil 19 75% Lake Meran 18 73% Raywood 13 76%
Juniors Mincha West 4 d Calivil (forfeit) Lake Meran 4(32) d Calivil North 0 (23) Raywood 4 (22) d Yarrawalla 0 (11)
Ladder Calivil North 44 151% Lake Meran 40 187% Yarrawalla 28 39% Mincha West 24 82% Raywood 24 61%
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Home: 5455 1263
Mobile: 0429 823 293
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Job Opportunities At Pyramid Hill
Neighbourhood House
Pyramid Press Administrator – part-time fixed term position, 8 hours a week, Tuesdays
Do you have a passion for what’s going on? Are you community minded, a creative thinker and want to be the administrator of a growing newspaper that proudly promotes local businesses, activities, community organisations, people and daily life around town? We are looking for a passionate individual who aligns with our organisation values to join our very small but dynamic team. If you have a positive can-do attitude, excellent time management skills, are a fast worker and are proficient with MS Office with accurate typing speed, then email us with your CV and cover letter to [email protected] detailing why you believe you are an excellent candidate for this role and our organisation. Full on the job training provided. Job description on our website.
Reception Administration Position – casual, various days and times, as required.
We are looking for highly motivated, community minded individuals with passion that shines through while engaging with community members and assisting them as they visit to use digital technology, library, Centrelink Access Point or simply to have a chat and connect. We are a small organisation, and we wear many hats. With a can-do attitude, you will also be provided with a variety of administration tasks to complete between attending to visitors. You are an excellent multi-tasker and know how to manage your time to get the job done. If you like a fast-paced work environment and new challenges and opportunities then this is the workplace for you! Email us with your CV and cover letter to [email protected] detailing why you’d love to work with us. Full training provided.
Any questions for either position? Contact Kylie on 03 5455 7129 or email [email protected]
Quinlans Water Deliveries
Loads Of Water Will Be Delivered Anywhere For Domestic, Stock,
Swimming Pools
7 DAYS A WEEK. John & Julie Quinlan
Phone - 03 5456 7408
Mobile - 0428 567 408
Glen Bartels Electrical Services
REC 28310
General Electrical Work
Selling & Servicing DAVEY
PUMPS with a large range of
spare parts always in stock
Call Glen on 0427 557 342
THE ANNUAL PYRAMID HILL
AND DISTRICTS REUNION
HAS BEEN
CANCELLED FOR 2021
DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS
WE ARE HOPING TO BE BACK FOR 2022
SUNDAY MARCH 6TH.
If further information is required contact
Glenda Morrison 0427-301464
or
Therese Herrick 0412-559193
NDCH Farmers Health Clinics Kick Off
After a delay caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Northern District Community Health (NDCH) are starting a new free farmers health service in the Gannawarra Shire. The AgriSafe™ Farmer Health Clinics are a preventative health program in affiliation with The National Centre for Farmer Health. The program is open to any person over 18 working within the Agricultural Industry. The 90 minute appointments for farming people are run by an accredited AgriSafe™ Clinician to:
Prevent and identify risk factors for non-communicable diseases
Support early intervention for any physical and mental health risk factors
Increase community awareness of the importance of farmer & rural health, and
Promote available support & referral pathways to make ongoing access easier NDCH received funding through the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal, Small and Vital Grants as well as through the Gannawarra Shire Council’s Drought Communities Programme – Extension. The funding helped set up the program with essential equipment. “The goal of the program is to improve health, wellbeing and safety for our farmers, their employees and families,” NDCH CEO Mandy Hutchinson said. The Farmer Health Clinics are part of the Victorian Government’s Smarter Safer Farms Program, which is a $10 million 4-year initiative focused on farming safety and wellbeing. “Across Australia 27% of all workplace fatalities occur in the agriculture, forestry and fisheries industries,” NDCH Community Health Nurse and AgriSafe™ Accredited Clinician Rosi Bear said. “Yet those industries make up less than 3% of the total workforce.” Mrs. Bear said that research and hospital data shows that farming populations have higher rates of preventable conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, some cancers, and mental illness. She added that agricultural workers experience hearing loss 15 years earlier than that of the general population. Anyone working in farming across the Gannawarra Shire interested in the clinics can contact NDCH on 54510200. The Clinics will be held at Cohuna and Kerang NDCH sites.
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V/LINE FROM MELBOURNE Monday – Friday Train dep Melbourne 7.41am & 6.25 pm Departs Bendigo 9.56 am & 8.34 pm Arrives Pyramid 11.07 am & 9.45 pm Tuesday and Thursday (Need to book on Thursdays) Train dep Melbourne 1.20 pm Coach dep Bendigo 3.06 pm Arrive Pyramid 4.44 pm Friday Only Train dep Melbourne 7.02pm Bendigo 8.51 Coach departs Bendigo 9.05 pm Arrives Pyramid 10.20 pm Saturday & Sunday only Train dep Melbourne 8.00 am & 6.35 pm Arrives Bendigo 10.05am & 8.38pm Arrives Pyramid 11.16 am & 9.49 pm TO MELBOURNE Monday – Friday Train dep Pyramid 8.10am & 2.06pm Arrives Bendigo 9.20 am & 3.16pm Arrives Melbourne 11.34 am & 5.25 pm Tuesday and Thursday Coach dep Pyramid 10.45 am Train dep Bendigo 12.05 pm Arrive Melbourne 2.23 pm Friday only Coach dep Pyramid 5.15 pm Arrives Bendigo 6.30 pm Train Arrives Melbourne 8.43 pm Saturday only Train dep Pyramid 8.03 am & 2.26pm Arrives Bendigo 9.16 am & 3.39 pm Arrives Melbourne 11.23 am & 5.44 pm Sunday only Train dep Pyramid 8.03 am & 5.25pm Arrives Bendigo 9.16 am & 6.38 pm Arrives Melbourne 11.23 am & 8.44pm
Pyramid Hill
Bakery Café
Phone 5455 7035
Mon-Fri 8am - 8:30pm Sat-Sun 8am - 8:30pm
Summer Menu
Fresh Salad Rolls/Wraps with fresh roasted chicken,
home cooked silverside or ham.
Caesar Wraps hot or cold
Pizzas and Chicken Parmas with toppings from the Pizza Menu Thursday - Sunday
from 5pm
Pasties, Pies - plain or flavoured Sausage rolls -
plain or cheesy
Hamburgers, Fish ‘n’ Chips and a large selection
of cold drinks.
Large variety of Meal Deals to choose from.
Eat in or Takeaway
Roast Chickens and Salads by order for that
quick meal on a summers night.
Cappuccino, Latte, Flat White, Hot Chocolate
and Tea
Large range home baked cakes and slices.
WANTED Community updates and/or photos for the Pyramid Press. We'd love you to send in bits and pieces of life in and around Pyramid Hill. You don't have to write a long article. Just a few words and a photo sent through to [email protected] so that we can share it with the community.
- enjoyed a birthday/anniversary celebration at the park? Tell us about it! - found an interesting flower growing at the Hill? Send us a photo! - captured a photo of a kangaroo mid-jump? We'd love to see it! - done something creative? painting, poem, re-purposed some old furniture? Tell us about it! - had a good experience with one of our local businesses? Send us a review and share it with the community! It's your community newspaper, and it takes the community to keep it fun, interesting and relevant to the people of Pyramid Hill http://www.pyramidhillhouse.com/pyramid-press.html
Why did the girl have problems swimming? She didn’t have boy-ancy!
What race is never run? A swimming race.
What do you call a fish who raps? Swim Shady.
Friday 26th Rhyme Time Will
Be Held At Pyramid Hill
College At The Usual Time