Trundle
Charles Hawkins
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Our beloved Dad and Pop was our world and light of our life. Charles Reginald Hawkins was the last surviving member of nine children, three brothers and five sisters, of William and Mary Hawkins.
Beloved husband of Loraine Hawkins, dear father and father in-law of Jane and Andrew, Nigel and Robyn. Adored grandfather of Joe, Michael, Keegan, Sam, Riley, Isabelle and Bradley. Precious great-grandfather of Chayse and Maddi.
Pop was born on May 22, 1929 at Trundle Hospital. He lived in Long Street, Trundle and started school at the age of seven. In 1940 Pop moved to Gillanbine and attended correspondence school, finishing his school days at 13 years old.
Pop stayed on the farm at Ballanbine until it was sold after the war. Hw worked a number of properties over the year saving for his own. He finally achieved his goal in 1960 and purchased Wahgungay.
Nan came into Pop's life when he employed her as a live in carer for his elderly mother. They fell in love, married and had two children Jane and Nigel.
Pop was also a keen shooter and joined the gun club winning many trophies. Pop grew crops and had livestock such as pigs and cattle but mainly sheep.
He also ran a Poll Dorset Stud. With his Poll Dorset sheep, Pop used to win a lot of ribbons showing they around the district.
He was very proud of his and Nan's efforts.
Pop and Nan also had a go at the rabbit business. They had a shed full of rabbits and once they were big enough they would send them off to market.
Pop was a keen gardener and grew most of our veggies for us all to enjoy.
He also loved fruited trees and grew quite a lot of grape vines. He had one poor olive tree that he watered profusely.
When it finally geared fruit, he was so excited to tried them but was disappointed by the bitter taste. The tree was never watered again.
Pop was a hero to us all, claiming trees to rescue pets and also rescue children from horse stranded in the middle of the dam as well as spending half the night looking for lost pet rabbits.
Pop was admired for his love and commitment to his wife and for being a kind and loving father.
Visitors
Robin Blunden was pleased to see Kelli Blunden, Charlie and Ryder from Gunnedah, and Brett Blunden, Evette, Maverick and Xander from Yarramundi for the weekend.
Bill Capell from Melbourne visited his mother Betty Capell last weekend.
Visitors for Pat Bryden at Yarrabandai for the long weekend were Jason, Katie, Millie and Lachlan.
Amanda, Daniel, Mickalea and Braxonall from Wentworthfalls and Blackheath, and Allan LeBreeze from Leura.
Tullamore
Todd Porter is home from London visiting with family and friends for three weeks before flying back to finish his two year visa.
School news
Sporting Stars We have had a number of students and teams representing our school throughout the past week. Congratulations to all students who participated in the soccer gala day last week in Trangie on a freezing day!
On Monday our combined netball team played against Parkes and by all accounts played a fantastic game. Next Wednesday we have our superstar soccer team travelling to Bathurst with Mrs Hinchley to compete.
We wish them all the best and hope they find some sunshine in Bathurst on the day.
Rural Aid Last week we were lucky to have a visit from Rural Aid to deliver some music instruments, an IPAD, and books for our library among other things. We are extremely grateful for their support of our students and school.
Community news
Flu vaccinations now available. Phone Tullamore Surgery 6892 5285.
Tullamore Surgery will be open Monday and Thursday for scripts and pharmacy only. Doctor will be unavailable from July 1-7.
Saturday, July 13 at Tullamore Bowling Club a camp oven fundraiser. All funds raised go to Brain Cancer and Stroke Foundations in memory of Geoff Williams and Geof Horsburgh.
From 12.30pm with a meal at 2.3m. $10 per person. During the afternoon there will be a launch of a book written by Tullamore's own Dr Newton
The book describes the many near disasters that have come the way of a city boy that tries his hand at rural life. The book has been illustrated by Helen Gray.
All money from the sale of the book will be shared between the foundations. RSPV by July 10.
BOGAN GATE
CWA news
Parkes, Forbes and Condobolin held their Annual Bridge Day at Bogan Gate on April 7 it is hard to believe this one was the twelfth and we have catered for all of them, a thoroughly enjoyable day for all including players from West Wyalong.
Our President Marion McIntyre laid a wreath on behalf of CWA at our local Anzac Day Dawn Service. There were ten members present at our recent May meeting. The thought was given by Ros Edwards 'Getting what you want is not nearly as important as giving what you have.'
Our International officer Heather Veal gave us some interesting information on our country of study this year, Papua New Guinea's Independence Day in 1975.
Some of our members have started writing their Life stories after attending a workshop recently at the Parkes Library. Marea Buchanan spoke on her recent trip to France with lots of interesting photos.
As this drought is still with us, we have decided to help our local Bogan Gate and Gunningbland farmers and their families by hosting a free BBQ night at the Railway Hotel in Bogan Gate on June 29 at 6.30pm.
We hope many will come to this night as it is very important in these times for us to mix with our friends and all help each other.
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