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Calendar of Drought Related Events in the Loddon Mallee Region

Loddon Mallee Region

Buloke - Campaspe - Central Goldfields - Gannawarra - Greater Bendigo - Loddon - Mildura - Mount Alexander - Swan Hill

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September 2009
15Loddon Bendigo Rural Women's Network
The Loddon Bendigo Rural Women's Network will be officially launched.
Guest speakers on the day.
The Loddon Bendigo Rural Women's Network is an exciting new opportunity for rural women in the Loddon Shire and the City of Greater Bendigo to share learning experiences, promote leadership development, have some fun and connect with others outside of their own community.
Bendigo Town Hall, Lyttleton Tce
10:00am Tea/Coffee
10:15 start
Contact: Jenny Pendlebury
City of Greater Bendigo
Ph: 03 5434 6479
Email: j.pendlebury@bendigo.vic.gov.au
Breanna Boyd (Shire of Loddon)
03 5494 1229
Email: bboyd@loddon.vic.gov.au
19Kingower Bush Dance
Come along and join the fun - Kingower Rangers Band
8:00pm
BYO Drinks
Light Supper Provided
Contact: Roger Burns
Email: roger.burns@clearmail.com.au
October 2009
2-3Swan Hill Agricultural Show
Features include:
Fireworks Fridyay night, Slam Factory Wrestling, Laser Skirmish, Yard Dogs, Horses, Animal Nursery, Snakehandlers, Vintage Tractor Display, Pet Parade
Swan Hill Showgrounds
Cnr Pritchard St & Stradbroke Avenue
Swan Hill
Contact: Secretary
03 5032 4314
Email: swanhillshow@bigpond.com
4-5Kerang & District Agricultural ShowKerang Showgrounds
Park Road
Kerang
Contact: Secretary

03
6Carbon Information Session
Confused about Carbon Trading and Climate Change??
Find out the latest at this FREE information Session.
Guest Speakers are Zoe McNair - DPI
Karlie Tucker - RMCG Senior Consultant
Ginny Forest - DPI Horsham
Serpentine Hall
6:00pm - 8:30pm
RSVP by 1st October (for catering purposes) to:
Loddon Shire Council
03 5494 1200
6-8Elmore Field Days
Elmore has gained recognition as one of Australia's premier agricultural Field Days. The 42nd annual Elmore Field Days held 4-6 Oct 2008 attracted a three day attendance figure of 48,000, up more than 9% on the previous year.
Features: Climate Change, Agricultural Farm Machinery, Demonstrations in Paddock, Shearing Shed Display and General Interest displays.
Elmore Field Days Site
East of Elmore on the Midland Hwy
8:30am - 5:00pm
Cost: Adult $15
Secondary Student $8.00
U/12 FREE
Contact: Christine Brown
Secretary
Ph: (03) 5432 9250
Email: secretary.edfcc@hotmail.com
10Boort A&P Society Agricultural Show
A show reflecting country life. Featuring Equestrian events, animals, cooking and crafts, speed shearing, dog trials, talent quest, Bachelor of the Year Competition
Malone St
Boort
15-17Mildura District Show
Feature Attraction: Toyota V6 Hilux Heroes
Other attractions include: Fireworks Display on Sat night, Showgirl competition, Animal Nursery, Sideshow Alley, Racing Pigs, Trade Stands
9:00am - 10:00pm DailyContact: Secretary David McMillan
03 5023 4453
Email: mdashow@bigpond.net.au
Website: www.mildurashow.org.au
17Charlton Agricultural Show

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