Global Pandemic Causes Eudunda 150th To Pause

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The COVID-19 Virus, Global Pandemic has affected the World in such a massive way, not seen for 100 years (back then it was the 1918 Spanish Flu Pandemic, which killed an estimated 50 Million people).

With shutdown’s around the World and specifically in Australia, to stave off the pandemic, Australia has so far been very lucky, with low numbers affected by the virus, but still sadly deaths have occurred. The shutdown has caused much loss of jobs, income, anxiety and there is still an uncertain nature about what will happen, even as Australia starts to cautiously get back some normal activities.

Under the circumstances, the Eudunda 150th Committee had to vote by email, and the feeling was that it was not wise to plan to have such a big event in the ‘unknown’. We felt it was not fair on our supporters to be asking for support when they were struggling, and our volunteers who may be at risk, and our visitors likewise.

The Eudunda 150th Committee is not completely giving the idea away, of having some celebrations this November, but it is not of the grand scale it was hoping for, and may need to be in a different format. All going well, we hope to be able to ‘regroup’ in July and assess what the risks might be and what might be safe and possible. Currently we have been considering postponing most items until  2021.

So please stay tuned to this channel and hopefully help us to celebrate.

We would like to wish everyone to Stay Safe and Be Happy,
We are indeed in a Lucky Country!

 

Last Chance To Register Mega Garage Sale – Eudunda – 7th March 2020

Mega Garage Sale - Eudunda - 7th Mar 2020

Registrations Close 4:45pm Wed 4th March
for
Whole of Town Garage Sale
60+ sites registered so far!!!!

A fundraiser for the Eudunda 150
Celebrations to be held in November 2020
7th March 2020
8am to 4pm

Registration is $10 per stall
at the Eudunda Post Office

Maps & More available on the Morning
CENTRAL

from outside the Post Office
as will a BBQ Breakfast to get you started.
NORTH SIDE
Eudunda Community Hub & Shed – Worlds End Hwy
SOUTH SIDE
The Eudunda Preschool (Kindy site) – Thiele Hwy

Calling all Eudunda Households…
Want to make yourself some extra cash in time for Easter?
Then here is your chance!!
(Register for the MEGA GARAGE SALE now!!!)

How do I REGISTER?…
Do so at the Eudunda Post Office
9 Gunn Street, Eudunda,
08 8581 1149
PLEASE REGISTER EARLY!!!
Registrations Close 4:45pm on 4th March
So we can get you on the SALE MAP!!!

What will it cost?…
$10 per house, site, market stall or car boot…

Want to be with others in a more market style site
then check out this article

REGISTER, START SORTING AND SPREAD THE WORD!!!
A GREAT TIME TO DE-CLUTTER YOUR LIFE
AND MAKE SOME CASH!

 

Country Garage Sales Can Join Eudunda Mega Garage Sale

Town Wide Mega Garage Sale - 7th March 2020 - a fundraiser for Eudunda 150

Are you living in the Eudunda Area – just outside the town, or even a bit further and really keen to get rid of some of your treasures or junk.

There are several unique ways you might be able to join in.

  • HOLD YOUR SITE OUT OF TOWN – We have had a few people about 5km out who don’t feel they could bring all thier goods in – so they will be included on the map for you to find (register at the Eudunda Post Office).
  • JOIN A GROUP AREA – You might have a car boot or trailer or truck full – if so consider joining in on one of the group areas.
    • Eudunda Community Hub & Shed (You register with the Hub for $10 as one of thier stalls – they are listed as a stop)
    • Light Hotel Car Park (register at the Eudunda Post Office) – people will find you at the Car Park marked on the map)
  • DONATE IT TO A WORTHY CAUSE – You might find it too hard or only have a few items – why not consider donating them to the Eudunda Community Preschool Centre for them to raise money. Check out thier advert below and talk to them about what might be suitable donations.
    Their site will be at the Kindy Carkpark
Eudunda Communty Preschool Centre - Mega Garage Sale stop 7th March 2020
Eudunda Community Preschool Centre – Mega Garage Sale stop 7th March 2020

Mega Garage Sale Fundraiser for Eudunda – 7th March 2020

Mega Garage Sale - Eudunda - 7th Mar 2020

Whole of Town Garage Sale

A fundraiser for the Eudunda 150
Celebrations to be held in November 2020
7th March 2020

Registration is $10 per stall
at the Eudunda Post Office

Maps & More available on the Morning
from outside the Post Office
as will a BBQ Breakfast to get you started.

Calling all Eudunda Households…
Want to make yourself some extra cash in time for Easter?
Then here is your chance!!
(Register for the MEGA GARAGE SALE now!!!)

How do I REGISTER?…
Do so at the Eudunda Post Office
9 Gunn Street, Eudunda,
08 8581 1149
PLEASE REGISTER EARLY!!!
So we can get you on the SALE MAP!!!

What will it cost?…
$10 per house, site, market stall or car boot…

REGISTER, START SORTING AND SPREAD THE WORD!!!
A GREAT TIME TO DE-CLUTTER YOUR LIFE
AND MAKE SOME CASH!

 

Public Launch At The Eudunda Show

David Scholz Introduces the Eudunda 150th Celebrations at the Eudunda Show 2019

Launch in the Marque by David Scholz

Eudunda 150 Committee Member and Local History Buff, David Scholz
introduced the story behind the plans for the community to celebrate the 150th year since European Settlers first developed the township of Eudunda.

David’s speech was very informative and well spoken, thanks David for volunteering for the job.

Eudunda 150 Stand

The Eudunda Show Committee had also given us space in a prominent area of the Eudunda Show to have the new Eudunda 150 Banner on display, with some fliers to hand out. During the afternoon, after finishing her job as the Flower Convenor in the Pavilion, Julie Schulz stopped at the stand and helped hand out fliers and speak with people about the celebrations which will be from the 6th to 16th November 2020.

We don’t have a photo of Julie at the stand, but we do have one of Jenny Herriman checking it out. Jenny of course will be busy helping to promote and run one of the featured days of the celebrations, as she has always supported the stories of Colin Thiele and has always supported events in his honour.

Jenny Herriman reading Eudunda 150 Banner
Jenny Herriman reading Eudunda 150 Banner

Additionally fliers were handed out during the event.

Check out the Proposed Programme

Support Our Fundraiser

You can support the Eudunda 150 Committee to raise funds so that we can put on a great event for everyone, by coming and buying your food at our

BBQ Fundraiser at the Eudunda Christmas Party

on Friday evening of the 6th December 2019.

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

also

Check out more Eudunda Show Photos 2019 here

Remember – the Eudunda Show 2020 will be a feature event of the Eudunda 150th, so we hope you plan to attend.

 

 

Happy 99th, Colin!

Happy 99th Birthday Colin Thiele - 16th Nov 2019 - Image by Lyn Wood is from the book - Can I Call You Colin by Stephany Evans Steggal

#OnThisDay in 1920, Colin Milton Thiele, internationally-renowned children’s author, was born at Mutter Knaebe’s Nursing Home, Eudunda.

He was the author of more than 100 books that centred on rural #Australia, his most famous title being Storm Boy.

Happy 99th, Colin!

Image by Lyn Wood is from the book – Can I Call You Colin by Stephany Evans Steggal

#eudunda150 #colinthiele100

One Year To Eudunda Turning 150

Eudunda Will Be Turning 150 in a Years Time

On the 6th of November, 2020, #Eudunda will begin celebrating 150 years of #European settlement!

Journey with us in the lead-up to the exciting programme, and receive updates about the projects we will be doing.

We have some awesome things in store!

#eudunda150 #colinthiele100

Public Launch – Eudunda Show – 10th Nov 2019

Eudunda Show Logo

Come hear about the preparations for the
Eudunda 150th Celebrations
At the Eudunda Show this Year
in the Marquee
Just after the Opening of the Show

Eudunda 150th Committee Member
David Scholz will give a short presentation
about our plans and where they are at the moment.

Come to the Eudunda Show this year and have a great day
Eudunda Show Website
The Eudunda Show will be a great part of the 150th Celebrations in 2020.

Exec Committee Formed

Eudunda 150th Committee Formed - 21st August 2019

At the Eudunda 150th Sub Committee meeting on the 21st August 2019 the committee were able to elect an Executive Committee.

Chairman: Samuel Doering

Vice Chairman: Bob Dabrowski

Secretary: Peter Herriman – 0429 811 958

Treasurer: Anne Wilson (ECBAT Treasurer – as we are a sub-committee of ECBAT)

Committee: Coralee Hambour, Marcus Reseigh, Judy Partington, Margaret Doecke, Julie Schulz,  Delilah Balmer, Phillip Roocke, Dagmar Roocke, Trevor Matthews, Debbie Hibbert, Caroline Krause, Jake Alker, Andy Riemekasten, David Scholz.

We have a strong committee, representing many areas of the community and business

The up to date list of our Full Committee can be found on the Committee Page

First Eudunda 150 Planning Meeting

Inaugrual Meeting Planning Eudunda 150th

Thank you so much to these people – as seen in the photo – Margaret Doecke, Dagmar Roocke, Philip Roocke, Bob Dabrowski and Trevor Mathews and Samuel Doering (via Skype – that’s the computer you can see between Philip & Bob) for attending the first meeting to start planning for the Eudunda 150th Celebrations.

We came up with a fantastic number of ideas to celebrate.

Peter Herriman (who took the photo)