Around Narrandera
Rozanne Gilbert
NARRANDERA Show, Saturday, September 5, is shaping up to be a good one due to the significant efforts of the small, hard-working committee who have been working tirelessly since November last year for the town’s pleasure in 2015.
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Headliner is the Showtime FMX Freestyle Moto X Team.
They will have you gaping and gasping at their world class daredevil stunts.
In addition, exhibitors in the many sections will provide something for everyone throughout the day.
The night will finish with the traditional big bang – spectacular fireworks.
Fingers are crossed for clement weather next week but, in any event, it is SHOWTIME.
Gates open at 11am and fireworks will be at 7pm.
Go to facebook.com/narranderashow for all relevant details.
CWA focus on domestic violence
THE Country Women’s Association of NSW’s 400 state branches, in partnership with Rape & Domestic Violence Services Australia, has launched its annual Awareness Week campaign.
Throughout September 5 to 12, the focus will be on victims of domestic violence in regional and rural communities.
Narrandera Evening Branch President Beryl Brain saidt 19 out of the top 20 Local Government Areas for domestic violence are in rural and regional NSW.
This is supported in a quote attributed to the Executive Officer, Rape & Domestic Violence Services Karen Willis in her plea for around the clock services.
“We fielded some 55,000 calls last year from individuals experiencing domestic violence and sexual assault, however a further 18,000 went unanswered due to lack of funding and support.”
Damning, isn’t it.
Wirat welcomed
Narrandera welcomes its newest citizen Wirat Chapen, who pledged allegiance this week.
Wirat’s family attended the Council Chambers for her citizenship ceremony with mayor Jenny Clarke.
Wirat arrived in Australia from Thailand in 2005 and has led an interesting life travelling around NSW, working in shearing sheds with her shearer husband.
The husband and wife team have two children.
