\ December, 2017 Issue Number 502 Phone/Fax: 5688 1051 14 Main Street, Welshpool, 3966 email: [email protected]www.welshpool.vic.au Disclaimer This newsletter is an independent self-funded publication produced by staff and volunteers of the RTC and it does not reflect the opinions of the Committee members, South Gippsland Shire, or the Department of Planning and Community Development. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and safe and Happy New Year On behalf of the committee, staff and volunteers of the Welshpool and District Advisory Group, we would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year.
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December, 2017
Issue Number 502
Phone/Fax: 5688 1051 14 Main Street, Welshpool, 3966
Disclaimer This newsletter is an independent self-funded publication produced by staff and volunteers of the RTC and it does not reflect the opinions of the
Committee members, South Gippsland Shire, or the Department of Planning and Community Development.
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and safe and Happy New Year
On behalf of the committee, staff and volunteers of the Welshpool and District Advisory Group, we would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year.
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Port Welshpool & District Maritime Museum
Port Welshpool & District Maritime Museum remembers Christmas………. As the days roll on and we get closer to Christmas, let’s take time to remember the good old days when Christmas was less commercialised. When we had a “real” Christmas tree and the pine tree was the smell we knew that went with Christmas, Santa, presents and holidays. It was the time of giving. “IF” you asked for a particular something you were told you would have to wait to see what Santa brought you, and didn’t that seem a world away, but wait we did. As children we looked forward to the Christmas School holidays that seemed to take so long to come around but when
they arrived seemed to last forever. All that fun in the sun and the memories of sunburn and the cures, tomato, vinegar
or cold tea just to mention a few. Don’t know how much curing they did but you know one thing, they came with pain!!
We all have memories.
The school year finished with a school concert held in the Port Welshpool Hall. We sang, we danced and we practiced
for months to get it all just right, with Mrs. Roberts at the piano directing our every step. “Red Sails in the Sunset”,
being one of our productions with the loan of a red sail from local fisherman Myles Thorburn. We were so proud as we
performed on stage looking down to our even prouder parents.
During the evening a presentation of a book was made by the head master, to congratulate each child on their
achievement during the year. How special we felt.
The mothers club served the supper. All made with the help of great cooks, being a mum or a grandparent, with their
special recipe. The Mothers Club being the mothers of the students and a very important part of the school. As it was
these dedicated mothers that raised money through cake stalls and raffles so these special days could be enjoyed.
The night was made more exciting when the big double doors at the end of the hall opened and Santa’s helper walked
through carrying a bag of small gifts. The largest Christmas tree that could be found, beautifully decorated with a star at
the top took pride of place in the corner of the stage. Santa’s helper seated under the tree, called your name, and you
shyly walked up to receive your gift.
With the school year finished we then had a short wait for Christmas day. We waited all year for that much wanted gift,
we hoped Santa had room in his sleigh. On the list could be a bike, special doll or toy car. The leading question always
seemed to be “had we been good all year?” of course we had, well, maybe just a little bit naughty, but Santa was very
forgiving.
We all know Santa has many helpers. One being a helper that was driven around on Christmas Eve to every house at
Port Welshpool, with children waiting eagerly to tell Santa’s helper they had been good and express their Christmas
wish. Santa’s helper would give them a bag of lollies each and tell them he would see what he could do, no promises
made. With the sound advice to go the bed early and their surprise would be under the tree in the morning.
For these wonderful childhood memories of Christmas Eve, thanks go to Alex Busk and Jim Gable.
The Committee and Members of the Port Welshpool & District Maritime Museum
would like to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas and Health and Happiness for 2018