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25.01.2022 MITTA VALLEY CARP CLASSIC 2021 [Mitta Ambulance Fundraiser] Saturday 27th March 2021
25.01.2022 Record crowds at Mitta over Christmas, visitors enjoying the mild weather and the popular Mitta Pub. This swimming spot on Snowy Creek behind the pub is great and safe for families.
23.01.2022 The construction site to house the many workers to build the Dartmouth Dam (1973). Now the site for the Township of Dartmouth. The old village of Dartmouth at the junction of the Mitta and Dart Rivers was subsequently inundated. Did you know that the Dart River was originally called the Dark River ?
22.01.2022 75 Years On : Eskdale Crash The Eskdale hall was packed, it was picture show night and 20 minutes into 'Going My Way' staring Bing Crosby the roar of an aeroplane overhead sent the audience scurrying outside. Below a low cloud base and drizzle, an aircraft, its landing and navigation lights clearly visible, was dropping distress flares. Five minutes later a huge explosion towards Mt Tawonga was observed from both Eskdale and the Kiewa Valley. Residents left the hall in despai...r, anxious for news although those in the know were aware that a Beaufort Bomber was lost somewhere in north-east Victoria. The aircraft was conducting a navigation exercise from Mt Gambier to East Sale on a winter’s night, weeks before the Japanese surrendered in 1945. A mistake soon after takeoff resulted in the torpedo bomber with a crew of four lost, even though ground stations conveyed their correct location to the navigator. The experienced skipper flew low in mountainous terrain seeking a landing place in the dark even though there was enough fuel to go to anyone of numerous airfields with appropriate runway lighting. This fundamental mistake was to end in tragedy. The Beaufort ploughed into a granite outcrop, near Fleurty’s Creek killing all on board. At first light the RAAF organised an intensive aerial search but after three days withdrew, even after the approximate coordinates were given to them by locals. Distressed relatives of the crew begged the RAAF to continue the search to no avail. The relatives asked the local Eskdale Dads’ Army Volunteer Defence Corp to join them in a search. Headed up by Dick Hamilton and deputy Reg Larsen, the search party found the wreckage within a few hours. The Court of Inquiry did not address the ‘how’, ‘why’ and human factors involved in the crash as would routinely be dealt with today and seen on Air Crash Investigation. Life went on and the Eskdale community settled down to celebrate VP Day, some picnicking at the crash site to recover souvenirs. Fifty years later a memorial service was held and wreaths laid by relatives of the crew, RAAF and the local community. A sad event in the history of our Valley. [pic: a Beaufort Bomber]
19.01.2022 First guests for dinner at the Mitta Pub following COVID-19 closure
14.01.2022 Mitta is now open ! Stacks of day-trippers and visitors enjoying the weather and the Valley looking at its best with an excellent harvest this year. The Mitta Pub and Mitta Brewery are welcoming their happy customers back again to take in the Valley ambience.
12.01.2022 The Mitta CBD now quiet after a busy weekend with visitors enjoying the magnificent weather. Tourists are enjoying the school holiday break either day-tripping & enjoy a wonderful meal at the pub or camping along the rivers and streams. For things to do, check out https://www.mitta.com.au/whattodo.html #mittamittabrewingco #mittamittapub #mittavalley #mittavalleypub #victorianalpineregion #ilovemitta #victorianalpinecountry #ilovemittavalley #mittaCFA #Dartmouth #dartpub
12.01.2022 Some good rain (and storms) overnight at Mitta. A good timely 94mm. Little damage but Snowy Creek is up
11.01.2022 Mitta is very quiet, preparing for a big influx of visitors once the virus restrictions have eased. Mr Magpie has the Mitta Airport on his own at the moment.
07.01.2022 Respiratory clinic for COVID-19 testing in Wodonga lands Federal Government funding Details at https://www.abc.net.au//respiratory-clinic-for-co/12227132
06.01.2022 As expected, Mitta is packed this long weekend with visitors camping along the River. The Mitta Pub has been booked out for meals and day-trippers have been enjoying the magnificent scenery. The Brewery is open for take-aways as is the general store at Eskdale.
05.01.2022 We are asking tourists to please not come to the Mitta Valley during the pandemic. It's in your personal interest to stay at home and our Valley community will be wanting to protect our very limited resources and infrastructure. Our health, SES and fire volunteers will not be able to cope with any flood of visitors and our regional health facilities are limited. Please do not put our lovely community at risk. Of course we will welcome everyone back to this paradise when it's safe and we are over this debilitating virus.
03.01.2022 Mitta is starting to wake - next week the Mitta Pub will be operational (you will need to book for a meal). The hamlet is at its winter best and the Valley is looking great. #mittamittabrewingco #mittamittapub #mittavalley #mittavalleypub #victorianalpineregion #ilovemitta #victorianalpinecountry #ilovemittavalley #mittaCFA #Dartmouth #dartpub
03.01.2022 A lot of enquiries regarding fuel availability in the Mitta Valley: ESKDALE: A new 24/7 swipe card service Diesel $1.37/l; Unleaded $1.36/l . Verified calibration.... DARTMOUTH: No fuel available MITTA: (Expensive!) Diesel $1.75/l; Premium Unleaded $1.76/l; Unleaded $1.65/l NEAREST FUEL: Omeo (110km), Tallangatta (85km)
02.01.2022 A forlorn Mitta, the autumn leaves just finishing. But good times are not far ahead! Are we there yet? Maybe not but the Mitta Pub and Mitta Brewery are getting ready for an onslaught of anxious visitors keen to enjoy the Mitta experience.
01.01.2022 Driest month in the Mitta Valley for 16 years. Characterised by high pressure systems, foggy mornings and warm, sunny days. Max Temp 18C. [pic Eskdale peaking thru the morning fog]
