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25.01.2022 ATTENTION BUSINESSES for Crier Front Page Christmas promotion. We would love to promote our lovely little town and try to help in a small way to SHOP LOCAL for Christmas. Can we please ask for a jpeg pic and a small text (around 100 words) promoting YOUR business. Please email your photo and text to [email protected], not as a reply to this post. Many thanks Editor

24.01.2022 The Crier is always keen for extra proofreaders! Message or email us if you’re interested

24.01.2022 To: Wellington Business Traders/Tourism Associations I hope you are all well and adjusting to what is a very new way of life.... This week I prepared a special edition of our Business Newsletter which focuses on the business support available from Commonwealth and State Governments including the latest Job Keeper initiative. It provides links into each of their websites. Government support for businesses constantly changes and I intend to send out any updates via this Newsletter Can I ask that you forward the link below to all your members and encourage them to subscribe if they have not already done so. Business Newsletter Special COVID19 Edition https://mailchi.mp/22c51aacf5a9/covid-19-secial-edition

24.01.2022 SHey Stratford....to commemorate Anzac Day 2020 on Saturday........please download this free app to play at 5.55am on Saturday, 25 April 2020 ....stand at the end of your driveway and listen to the app....

23.01.2022 Here is our electronic link of the Stratford Town Crier: https://issuu.com/stratfordtowncrier/docs/november_2020

21.01.2022 The Next Neighbourhood Watch meeting is on Tuesday, 11 February 2020 at 7.30 pm at the Senior Citizens Room, Dixon St, Next to the Playgroup and Kindergarten buildings - all welcome - come meet your Local coppa

21.01.2022 Our latest issue of the Stratford Town Crier - electronic link is: https://issuu.com/stratfordtowncrier/docs/august_2020

21.01.2022 Ok so heres an update on whats been happening with the future of The Stratford Courthouse A small team worked on the business case and it was sent to council staff on Monday this week. Basically the business case asked for support from council for $30,000/annum over two years to support The Stratford Courthouse proposed a model of operation which includes a community committee of management, a partnership with Regional Arts Victoria, money to cover the lease of the court...house and the employment of a part time artistic director/venue manager. The aim being in two years the venue would become self-sufficient and no funding would be needed from Wellington Shire Council to continue operating the space. The business case had to include budgets, a plan of action, support letters and other support materials. It was a comprehensive document with lots of work put into the submission from the community committee. The committee have asked for your support on Tuesday and if youre able to attend the open council meeting on TOMORROW NIGHT: Tuesday, 17th December, 6.00pm at Port of Sale/Gippsland Art Gallery & Library STRATFORD WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!! The Shire has to be shown that we care about the future of the Stratford Courthouse Theatre. This is your last chance to keep the venue open in the short term so once again I would encourage all of you and your friends to attend the council meeting on Tuesday and make sure your voice is heard.

20.01.2022 Just wanted to share the latest issue of the Stratford Town Crier electronic link: https://issuu.com/stratfordtowncrier/docs/may_2020

20.01.2022 Do you need to promote your business? Social media advertising has a place, but doesnt reach everyone and can be soon forgotten. Consider our own local Stratford Town Crier. 2,000 hard copies distributed including to every Stratford household, plus an online version. Not everyone you want to reach is on social media! Support the local free and not for profit paper that supports this community. Advertising rates are on page 10 each month or email [email protected].

20.01.2022 The Stratford Town Crier will be in your letterboxes and usual distribution points as normal this week. The Crier is a monthly publication so it hasnt focused on the evolving virus, as that situation is changing daily - scratch that - hourly! And it is hoped that the Crier will give welcome relief from 24/7 virus news. Having said that, weve uninvited our usual volunteers who kindly help sort and distribute and just the tiny committee will do that this month and for however long this situation lasts. We will continue to produce hard copies and digital versions as normal, just as long as we all stay well, as we hope you all do too.

19.01.2022 Some light relief in these serious days

19.01.2022 Here is our electronic link for our March issue of the Stratford Town Crier....https://issuu.com/stratfordtowncrier/docs/march_2020

18.01.2022 The deadline for the next issue of the Stratford Town Crier is Wednesday, 18 March 2020 by 5pm. Please send all emails to: [email protected]. We love getting: stories, articles, celebrations, poems, photos - anything Stratford for us to promote.

18.01.2022 Just wanted to give you a reminder that the deadline for the Stratford Town Crier is WEDNESDAY 19 AUGUST 2020 BY 5PM please email: [email protected] Many thanks Leanne Dugan... Editor Stratford Town Crier See more

17.01.2022 If you have a child at either of the schools in Stratford or you have a child who will be at school in 2021 wed like to hear from you if you are interested in before and after school care. If the program runs it would be organised through Kilmany Family Care and there would be a cost of $10.90 per school aged child. Subsidies do apply. If you would like to express your interest please call either school and leave your name and contact details along with the days you would be... interested in using the program. Expressing an interest does not guarantee that the program will go ahead or that you will have a place but we need to get an idea if a program is viable. The wheels turn quite slowly so expressions of interest are asked for by the end of this week, Friday 26 June. Please call either school if you need any further information. See more

16.01.2022 We are in desparate need of articles for the Stratford Town Crier. Is there any news you would like to share about what is happening with you and your associated clubs????? The Stratford Town Crier is a record of happenings and history of our Town. Can you please help us create an interesting and informative paper. Please email [email protected] Kind Regards

15.01.2022 Just a reminder that the Next deadline for the Stratford Town Crier is Wednesday, 19 February 2020 by 5pm please email: [email protected]

15.01.2022 Here is our latest link for the Stratford Town Crier: https://issuu.com/stratfordtowncrier/docs/september_2020

15.01.2022 Just wanted to remind you that the next deadline for the Stratford town Crier is Wednesday, 21 October by 5pm......please email all stories and articles to [email protected]

14.01.2022 The next deadline for the Stratford Town Crier is Wednesday, 22 April 2020 by 5pm. With the uncertainty of so many things we normally would have stories/articles for we are not sure if there will be enough itmes for our next paper. So Stratford I have a challenge for you. Our community newspaper is our way of communicating history. WE would LOVE it if you could send us some stories/articles. We would LOVE to hear from the Children of Stratford (how has these lifestyle changes affected you). Please email: [email protected].... Photos would be awesome too. Lets try and record this unpreceeded time in history for our town.

14.01.2022 We would like some help (if you can)....we would like to have a front page sharing the impact of Remote Learning for the students of Stratford schools. So if you have a child or are associated with a student from St Patricks, Stratford Primary or Airly Primary school we would love to hear from you. Recording the challenges or benefits of remote school learning (a photo would also be fantastic). Please email to [email protected] before Wednesday, 22 July if possible.

13.01.2022 Here is our electronic link of the Stratford Town Crier for February 2020......enjoy......https://issuu.com/stratfordtowncrier/docs/february_2020

12.01.2022 The next Stratford Town Criers deadline is Wednesday, 22 January 2020 by 5pm thanks. Would love to hear from you: EMAIL: [email protected]

12.01.2022 The next deadline for the Stratford Town Crier is Wednesday, 24 June 2020 by 5pm please. We would LOVE to hear achievements, stories, articles, photos or anything else you would like to share. Please email to [email protected] thanks

11.01.2022 Good Evening Just a reminder that the deadline for the next Stratford Town Crier is WEDNESDAY, 20 May 2020 by 5pm please. Please email to [email protected] ...thanks Leanne Dugan

11.01.2022 Our latest electronic link of the Stratford Town Crier: https://issuu.com/stratfordtowncrier/docs/april_2020

10.01.2022 Free, Fab, Family Friendly, Fact Finding, Fun day this Saturday 8 February 10am to 1.00pm at Apex Park, Stratford!!! Please share this opportunity with other interested friends and family.

09.01.2022 The Stratford Town Crier is totally reliant on obtaining advertising to be able to produce, print and deliver 2000 copies each month. We deliver (free) to every home in town and reach out to many points in Maffra, Briagolong and Sale for distribution. If you have a business in and/or around Stratford please consider advertising in our local Newspaper. Our rates are very low and we can have a graphic designer make up an ad for you for a low (once off) cost. Please contact us by email: [email protected].....

09.01.2022 Heres our electronic link for the June issue of the Stratford Town Crier 2020 https://issuu.com/stratfordtowncrier/docs/june_2020

08.01.2022 Artwork by Shakira Dugan

08.01.2022 Hey Stratford people we are finishing up the 2020 year for the Stratford Town Crier on Wednesday, 18 November 2020. We would love to see some smiling photos (with Christmas hats and greetings) to put in our paper. Please send us [email protected]... a family or kids photo to make our community newspaper get into the spirit of Christmas after this 'UNPRECEDENTED" year. PS......still waiting to see business pics for the front page!!!!!!!!!!

07.01.2022 Just a reminder that the deadline for the Stratford Town Crier is WEDNESDAY, 22 April 2020 by 5pm please. Please email to: [email protected] Email to: [email protected]

07.01.2022 Here is the electronic link of the Stratford Town Crier for July.....enjoy.... https://issuu.com/stratfordtowncrier/docs/july_2020

05.01.2022 Our apologies but we omitted a special article that needs promoting.............. From the STRATFORD R S L SUB BRANCH INC. This has certainly been a different year to any other for the local RSL Sub Branch. Having to go into lockdown in late March meant we knew ANZAC Day was immediately in jeopardy as far as being the usual community commemorative event weve had in past years was concerned. However we were able to honour the day and those fallen with our street candle, and ...one minutes Silence event . Thank you to all who participated, and for those of you who rang and asked for ideas. Sadly , we have lost two valued members in this last six months, David Bretel and Stan Kerr, both of whom were very valued members of our small veteran community. They both struggled with very debilitating illnesses and their courage and determination shone through until the end. Vale boys. The Stratford Cemetery Trusts Commemorative Day, now due to be held in October may at his rate be held off once more if the virus cannot be subdued. Our members have not been able to hold meetings and have tried to keep their social distancing protocol going in daily life. On August 15th you may hear a piper playing at the Cenotaph in Memorial Park. Pipe Bands Australia, the national governing body of Pipe and Drums Bands in Australia has called on its members to attend local cenotaphs and War Memorials on August 15th at 0930 hrs to play the Lament, V. P. 75 Lest We Forget. It signifies 75 years since the signing of the peace for the war in the Pacific. It will be a very small commemoration with the President of the Sub Branch laying a wreath. Shortly after , piper John Hanlon who regularly plays at our Dawn service, will go out to the Stratford Cemetery to honour the more than 150 veteran members from WW2 buried here in Stratford with the playing of the Lament. Later that morning some members will attend a combined service in Sale for the Lament and also the commemoration of Vietnam Veterans day which falls on the 18th August each year. Stay safe everybody, Michael Hutchison. See more

04.01.2022 This child has a career all mapped out it seems!

03.01.2022 Artwork by Shakira Dugan 1 hr As a resident of Gippsland it has been so sad to see the flow of packed cars go through our town as they are evacuated from their homes because of the fires. My family and Town is safe but I have friends who have been affected. So weird to see and hear the world talking about the communities and the country you love and live in and what is happening to it. I know so many have donated so much of their time, money and strength in helping battle ...the fires and keep everyone safe so until I can do more I want to do what I can now with what I have now. I know the bigger known charities are going strong with donations but can people tag some lesser known ones around the skirts of West East Gippsland that give sanctuary or aid to wildlife? Im currently generating some prints of the koalas and kookaburras and would like to sell and donate! Please tag places or people that need help #australianwildlife #koalas #kookaburra #art #drawing #fineart #eastgippsland #bushfiresaustralia #endangered #donate

03.01.2022 Sharing the post........Hello everyone- if you didnt know we own the caravan park here in Stratford. We are fully booked tomorrow with evacuees & cannot cope with anymore. There are plenty of sites available at the Sale Show Grounds for those with their own vans and they are pet friendly. We are finding people are still looking for pet friendly accommodation. If anyone is able to offer a room & would accept animals as part of the package we would be happy to take details to ...pass on. You can message me or we are open from 7.30 tomorrow morning if you want to drop in & see us. Louise & Shaun See more

03.01.2022 Victoria police are always looking for ways to improve our service delivery. Below is a link to a survey about policing in the Wellington police service area: https://engage.vic.gov.au/victor/victoria-police-wellington

01.01.2022 Segue Community Hub and Arts Caf Stratfords Neighbourhood House Manager Part time Stratfords Neighbourhood House is looking for a dynamic community development worker to lead a small team in developing and managing the Caf, Gallery and the growing community Hub. Classification: Neighbourhood House Employees (SCHCADS Award), and Neighbourhood Houses and Adult Community Education Centres Agreement 2018. Pay point depends on qualifications and experience.... . Hours: Permanent Part Time 25 hrs per week. This challenging but rewarding role provides an opportunity to develop and strengthen our small but vital community organisation based in rural Victoria. The Manager is responsible to the Committee of Governance for the operation, management and development of the Neighbourhood House and for ensuring that the organisation operates in accordance with the Committees strategic decisions, the service agreements with funding bodies and applicable legislation. Experience in managing a community organisation and a command of community development principles and skills are central to the role. Applications close: 4 pm on Wednesday 08/01.2020. For a position description and application details please email [email protected] or for enquiries call Linda Brodribb President Committee of Governance Segue Community Hub and Arts Caf Stratfords Neighbourhood House. 0427040037 See more

01.01.2022 Local Stratford Girl, Shakira Dugan in a NOT quite an Opera piece...enjoy....share....https://www.youtube.com/watch