By Norma Davis The Church was one of the first to be built in Naracoorte and is also listed with the National Trust. The original church was built in 1858 and later became the Sunday School Hall. The land was donated by Mr William McIntosh as was the church bell. The current church was erected in 1874 1875 at a cost of 3,000 pounds. The slate on the spire was replaced with aluminium in 1953 and again in 1990. Built in solid limestone structure of Gothic design, with memorial windows. In 1874 Mrs Robertson of Struan laid the foundation stone for the new church. In 1895 the manse was built on church grounds. The Church is still holding regular weekly services, being each Sunday at 10.00am, and can be contacted by phoning: Session Clerk: Stuart McLean on Mobile: 0400 418 247 Editor’s Note: With this Give Back donation of $500 […]

By Narelle Brooksby Keppoch is located 30km north of Naracoorte on the Riddoch Highway and is predominately a primary industry area.  Its local Hall, built in 1953, is the only public meeting facility in the local area and is used for family celebrations, meetings and other functions. To comply with legislation, the Hall Committee are currently arranging the installation of disabled toilet facilities.  They are very grateful for the Naracoorte News Give Back Program donation to assist with the cost of this project.  The Committee would also like to acknowledge NLDC for their Community Chest Grant. Recently, Leanne Dolling was spotted reading the golf results while Stan Brooksby and Ian Ward were raking leaves.  They are some of the committee members who work hard to keep tidy the hall and surrounding grounds. The Hall is fully equipped to cater for up to 80 people and is available for hire. Please […]

By Di Carberry The Apsley Golf Club is a small country Golf Club which is open for six months during late Autumn, Winter and early Spring. All upkeep and course maintenance is carried out by members on a voluntary basis. To support these workers we strive to have good reliable equipment for them to use, whether it is a lawn mower, chainsaw or a tractor all of which are used weekly and in many cases daily . This equipment often needs up grading, which is a huge expense for our club. The Apsley Golf Club are very humble to receive your” Give Back Donation” This donation will be spent wisely and all our members will benefit. Please contact our Club President Rob Carberry for further information. Editor’s Note: With this Give Back donation of $550 we have reached $72,762 donated to local service, arts and sports groups. Please register anytime […]