Hall and District 2012 News Archive

December 2012

ACT Centenary Trail - The Centenary Trail is an approximately 150 kilometre self-guided, non-motorised trail for walkers and touring cyclists that loops around the ACT. The Canberra Centenary Trail is one of many projects that will commemorate Canberra's centenary...
Rural Fringe - December edition online - The December edition of the Rural Fringe is now available online.  Bob Richardson  Rural Fringe Coordinator  0407 071 245

November 2012

Life Membership for Shaun O'Connor - Shaun O'Connor was the only 2012 Hall Bushrangers Life member recipient. Shaun has been with Hall Rugby for 20 of its 21 years as a player, Committee Member, President & Sponsor. These Life Membership awards are a fitting tribute to recognise...
Scoreboard proposal - have your say - The Hall Bushrangers Rugby Union Club are seeking the approval of the Hall Community to install a secure electronic score board with the following dimensions - 3100mm long x 1500mm high x 110mm deep. The scoreboard would be located on the northern...
Village farewell tribute - After twenty-five years in our village Greg and Julie Welsh are following their lifetime plans and dreams and moving to Tura Beach. On Saturday 17 November about fifty Hall residents and friends gathered at the community Cottage for an afternoon...
Any old china?! - Friends of the Hall School Museum are seeking donations of old cups, saucers and plates similar to those pictured, for use when serving Devonshire Teas to groups of visitors. Perhaps you have some at the back of your cupboard that no longer...
Presidential passing-out parade - Alastair Crombie was thanked by former committee members for 'services rendered', at an informal gathering at The Cottage on Sunday. Tony Morris expressed thanks for the work that Alastair has done as President over the last five years, noting...
'Uncle Clyde' remembered with a song - Those who gathered at the Hall Memorial Grove for the annual Remembrance Day ceremony heard a special tribute to Clyde Hollingsworth, who was killed in action at Bullecourt, France in 1917. He was one of two men from Hall who enlisted in the...
Remembrance Day at Hall - A lone piper, the setting sun, the rustle of leaves in the trees above, the chatter of friends and neighbours waiting for the ceremony to begin. Remembrance Day at Hall. The ceremony, ably conducted by Dennis Greenwood and Bill Pearson, was...
New Hall 'Precinct Code' - The ACT Government has written recently to the Progress Association about the introduction of a new 'Precinct Code' for the village, part of a wider revision of the Territory Plan. These proposals are open for public comment until 19th November....

October 2012

Local rockers go Country - This year the Canberra Country Music Festival is in Hall, and local lads West Texas Crude will be playing main stage on Saturday 17th November at 11.45am and Sunday 18th November at 10.00am. Further details of the Festival can be found in...
Alpaca therapy - Nils and Andronicus are sitting on the grass in a quiet, sunny , corner of Hall. Five year old Andronicus has a crook foot - ulcerated, and causing some grief - and had just paid a visit to Hall Vet Jan Spate. Andronicus is one of three alpacas...
Local Hero - Local elder, wit, shearer and gentleman Greg Rule was amongst those included in the recognition and thanks by Hartley Lifecare of community members who have helped support the Hall markets over the years. As reported in the October 'Rural Fringe'...
Wallaroo Brigade seeking recruits - With the Bush Fire Danger period now into it's third week, Wallaroo Bush Fire Brigade President Rod Roberts is appealing for more locals to 'sign up'. Despite a growing population in the district, very few active volunteers currently live in...
Yoga classes come to Hall - Yoga has just been added to the extraordinary range of activities that are readily available to the Hall and District community members. Classes have just begun in the Pavilion on Monday evenings 6.30 - 7.45 pm and newcomers will be very welcome....
Kinlyside clan comes to town - George Kendall Kinlyside was a prominent citizen of Hall in the early 1900's. Yesterday a group of his descendants came out to the School Museum, bringing with them invaluable family records - photographic, written, and family stories. George...
Rural Fringe - October edition online - The October edition of the Rural Fringe is now available as a downloadable pdf file on the Documents page.   Bob Richardson  Rural Fringe Coordinator  0407 071 245

September 2012

More Sad News - Over the last two weeks Hall has suffered the loss of two people long associated with the Village. Former Hall resident Hans Klefisch passed away 2 weeks ago. Hans migrated from Germany in 1961. He built a house and settled in Alexandra...
Thank You from Elaine's Family - A big warm thankyou to the Hall Community and friends who helped with refreshments after Elaine's Service. Elaine's family was very greatful for the wonderful lunch that was provided. Again our Community came together at this very sad time....

August 2012

Elaine Leckey - It is with great sadness that we report the sudden passing of a long time resident of Hall, Elaine Leckey. Elaine passed away on Tuesday night 28 August after suffering a stroke. Her funeral will take place on Tuesday 4 September at 10.30am...

July 2012

Pavilion on the web - It just got a lot easier to find information about the Hall Pavilion, and makes a booking, with the launch of a new 'Pavilion hire' web page. The new page includes a detailed 'Pavilion Fact Sheet' setting out the size, capacity and main features...
Ex Hall Girl at the Olympics - Angela Robson, who grew up in Hall and attended Hall Primary School, is at the London Olympics. Angie is not a runner, swimmer, shooter or archer but is part of the London Olympics Organising Committee team as an Accommodation Co-ordinator....
Mining exploration licence - update - The Mt. Spring Association Inc. is continuing in its endeavours to make a stand against the current mining exploration application affecting our area. Some important and useful information about the matter is summarised here. An Australian...
Hall Ball 2012 success - This year the Hall Ball was held to help raise funds for two great Hall institutions, the Pre-school and the Hall Bushrangers. The night was a resounding success raising more than $2000 each for the Bushrangers and the pre-school. Added to this...
New business in Hall - Welcome to 'Pacific FM'. Not, as we first thought, a radio station, but a 'facilities management' business, now operating in Victoria Street. Local partner Justin Hyland, who lives in Nicholls with his wife Kate, has been associated with the...

June 2012

Mining exploration - Update - The Mt Spring Association Inc, held its AGM and a General Meeting at Poachers' Pantry on Wednesday 20 June. The meeting was well attended by over thirty-five residents and neighbours of the Mt Spring vicinity. The main topic of discussion...
Farewell Michael Brown - Hall and district community members have been very saddened to hear of the passing of Michael Brown, who died suddenly on Wednesday 20th June. Michael has been an active and committed contributor to a wide range of community organisations...
Discipline at School - The special exhibition on 'Discipline at School' which was launched on Saturday 2 June marked the culmination of six months or so work with the Hall School Museum by four CIT students. Bruce Do, Michael Wynd, Helen Tse and Rhiannon Baulch chose...

May 2012

Mining in the back yard? - Many local residents will have read the recent Canberra Times article about a mining exploration application in relation to the area just north of the ACT border. According to the Times: "A company called CGNM Resources has applied to the NSW...
Hall Iron Man fixes BBQ Shed - Hall builder, and iron man competitor, Mick Colquhoun has just contributed his time and skill to major repairs of the 'BBQ Shed' on the Showground. Together with a couple of his off-siders, Mick has replaced broken or missing hard-wood posts,...

April 2012

Theft of plaques from Hall Cemetery - In relation to the recent theft of bronze plaques from Hall Cemetery, Canberra Cemeteries would like to talk to any families that have monuments at Hall Cemetery which may have had bronze plaques attached. If you have not heard from us please...
Bush Schools a big hit - Big crowds came to the official opening, or came later on to view the exhibition on 'Bush schools of the Hall district' over the weekend of April 14th-15th. After an opening ceremony on Saturday morning marked by the ringing of the school bell,...
'Bush schools' exhibition - Discover the bush schools of the Hall district at a special Exhibition next weekend, April 14-15th, at Hall School. The School Museum will also be open. Jeir, Nanama, Elizabeth Fields, Weetangera, Gungahleen, Mugwill, Gooda Creek, Brooklands,...

March 2012

'A little twilight music' raises $1200! - The locals, and visitors, came out in big numbers to enjoy the fourth annual Twilight Concert by the Hall Village Brass Band. Under the inspiring baton of Band Master Viv Martin, the Band gave the audience a bit of everything - including previews...
Lost Crafts – using Alpaca Fleece - Glynda Bluhm of 'Alpaca Magic' tells us people often say that you can't spin (or felt) alpaca fibre. Not only can this be done, but it is a simple craft to master. Alpaca Magic runs alpaca fibre craft workshops for beginners, and more experienced...

February 2012

TAFE students choose Hall School Museum - A group of students enrolled in the CIT 'Museum Practice' program (Certificate IV) have chosen the Hall School Museum to undertake their practical assignment. The assignment requires them to prepare a small display. The group visited the Museum...
Journey into the past - Four former pupils gathered at the School Museum recently, with the aim of 'reconstructing' the layout of the school and its surroundings as it was 50 - 60 years ago. Liz Kilby, Bevis Brown, Kaye McCaskill and Anne Gunning shared their recollections...
Poachers rocks for Mens Shed - Around sixty gathered at Poachers Pantry on Saturday night (February 11th) to enjoy a fine three course meal and throb to the spunky sound of 'West Texas Crude'. This was the inaugural Poachers Pantry 'Summer Ball', organised as part of the...

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