Margaret is a true pioneer of the Coleambally community.
She and husband Eric moved from Sydney to take up their allocation in 1963.
Margaret is still an active member of CWA and Uniting Church.
She also served as the first female Mayor of Murrumbidgee Shire Council.
She was delighted to receive birthday wishes from Queen Elizabeth II, the Governor General, Legacy, War Widows, Prime Minister, federal member, Governor, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Premier, state member and current council mayor.
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The Mobile Library is in town near the community hall today, from 2pm to 4pm.
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There has never been a better chance to get warm than by joining the Coleambally Men’s Shed.
It is open for any men interested in wood or metal work on a Monday, Wednesday or Friday from 10am til noon. It is located across the road from the Coly Club.
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Winter Church times update:
St Peter’s Catholic Church - First, third and fifth Sunday of the month from 10.30am; Second and fourth Sunday from 8am; Thursday at 8am.
St Mark’s Coleambally - First Sunday of the month at 9.30am; Second Sunday at 9.30am for Coleambally and Darlington Point, at Coleambally; Third Sunday at 11am; Fourth Sunday at 9.30am.
Coleambally Uniting Church - Every Sunday from 10.30am.
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The Coleambally Gardening Club recently spent a lovely afternoon catching up at the annual Narrandera Gardening Club’s Friendship luncheon.
A variety of hot soups was enjoyed whilst listening and learning how to grow and care for Camellias.
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Just a reminder from Coleambally Playgroup.
Due to Youth Hall upgrades, the playgroup will operate at the Fusion Hall on Wednesday from 10am to noon, weather permitting, for the duration of the renovations.
Contact Amanda on 0402 415 558 or email andymandy2611@gmail.com for more details.
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If you would like your organisation highlighted, send details to promoteyourcommunity@gmail.com for consideration. The deadline is 8pm each Sunday.
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