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Millicent · MillicentOrganisers are focused on streamlining this year’s Millicent Cup Fashions on the Field (FOTF) event being held at the Glenburnie Racecourse on Sunday May 26. In an effort to minimise the work involved all categories will take to the stage at the same time. Helen Varcoe has been involved in the Millicent Cup’s FOTF event for around 15 years and continues to adapt the event and try new formats. “The committee members and the volunteers get spread …See the Story
Racegoers to put their best foot forward
Millicent · MillicentIt is assumed this photo has been taken at the Millicent North Primary School sometime in the ’80s. The two girls on the left are named in the photo as Jodie Coote and Meg Nowak, with the remaining three girls unknown. If you can help identify the remaining three girls or the reason for the photo please contact SEFHG researcher Colleen Hammat via the South East Family History Group. Phone on 8733 1100 during opening hours or leave a message, or …See the Story
Seeking names for students
Millicent · MillicentLast week’s Biggest Morning Tea event held at the Millicent Library has been hailed a success by organiser Wendy Thomson. “Our numbers on the ground were 60 but we did at least another 20 serves of scones for the council workers. “When word of mouth got around they were back in again,” she said. The Cancer Council fundraiser was organised by the library’s Tuesday history volunteers and followed on their inaugural Biggest Morning Tea event held …See the Story
Volunteers put the kettle on for fundraiser
Millicent · MillicentFor over three decades Helen Varcoe has thrown her hat in the ring and been a regular Fashions on the Field entrant in racing meets both locally and interstate. Ms Varcoe and her husband Andy recently attended the TAB May Racing Carnival at the Warrnambool Racing Club where she was announced the Contemporary Lady of the Day winner. The three day carnival is one of Australia’s hallmark country racing events. Ms Varcoe said although Andy had been …See the Story
Vintage style wins contemporary category
Millicent · MillicentIt has taken around 800 hours of work over the last 18 months to reach the final stage of upgrading the Millicent Hospital’s old nurses quarters. Opened in 1964, alongside the newly built hospital, it was originally known as the Matron’s House. The building eventually expanded for student accommodation and it currently offers a place to stay for trainee nurses during their six week placements at the hospital. Over the years the building and fitt…See the Story
Final touches for student accomodation
Millicent · MillicentFine weather ensured a steady stream of customers at the Millicent Showgrounds pre-Mothers Day market held on Saturday. 28 stalls were booked for the day’s trade which saw stallholders spill outside once the inside sites were booked. Mothers were celebrated during the day with live music by Jason and Christy Wallace, a Mother’s Day raffle and free coffee available for mums. Sally Fennell is the Millicent Show Society treasurer and alongside help…See the Story
Sun shines for mother's day out
Millicent · MillicentTwo years ago a laneway in Millicent’s Alexander Square was a bare and windy thoroughfare from the car park behind to the row of shops which includes Foster’s Foodland. In October 2022 local woman Moira Neagle approached the property owner, Dave Foster, and asked if he minded her adding a few plants to the space. After placing a few pot plants in the laneway Ms Neagle put the call out on social media encouraging others to add to the collection. …See the Story
Laneway project continues to grow
Millicent · MillicentThe fourth consecutive Rivoli Bay Jetties Junior Fishing Competition recently wrapped up with more than 150 people under the age of 17 participating. The competition, held during the April school holidays, began with a workshop at the Beachport Recreation Centre. Wattle Range Council’s Acting Manager Community and Development, Suzanne Judd was impressed with the record number of participants. “Over 110 young people attended to learn tips and tri…See the Story