Murtoa was saddened last week to learn of the sudden death of a former resident for over sixty years, George Caris. George and his wife Ellinor came to the town in the 1950s, when he was appointed coach of the Murtoa Football Club. He had played league football with South Melbourne.As well as being...
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Cars blocked the access road all weekend Crazy Daniel hams it up in the Stick Shed Harpist Elsbeth Ampt plays to the crowd in the Stick Shed Well known Academic Marcia Langdon with Leigh Hammerton
The Murtoa Progress Association is calling for expressions of interest from people who wish to take up the Leadership Wimmera challenge in 2014. The Murtoa Progress Association is offering one scholarship to a member of the Murtoa community to participate in the Regional Leadership Skills program in 2014. Regional Leadership Skills program builds life skills...
The Murtoa stick Shed got its annual clean-up today in readiness for the opening during Murtoa’s BIG Weekend event on 4, 5 & 6th October. The Shire of Yarriambiack kindly donated the street sweeper to do the job and it is greatly appreciated by the organisers.. Resident pigeons also donate to the cause, but in a...
As part of Murtoa’s BIG Weekend on October 4, 5 & 6th, the Dunmunkle Sumpoiler’s Annual Rally will be run for 2 days, with their 4 famous BIG engines being run several times on both days. These massive Hornsby Engines are a sight to see as they slowly fire up and begin rotating their...
In similar fashion to the GrainCorp photo competition, the Big Weekend Committee will sponsor a Metal Art/ Sculpture competition at Murtoa Show. This will once again offer the chance for some new major prizes at the show this year.Locals are encouraged to enter the new competition. There will be both junior (up to 18...
Official Opening Friday evening of the BIG Weekend from 8pm at the Mechanics Hall, Murtoa, Victoria. Commencing at 8pm. Cost $10. Live piano played by Annabelle. Prizes awarded and the opening of the BIG Weekend event and Art Exhibition will be hosted by local personalities. Light refreshments including cash bar. You are invited to one...
