Cemetery’s grave discovery

Elmore cemetery trust members got a big surprise when they went searching for unmarked graves at the cemetery grounds so installation of further grave plots could be made.

Using radar equipment the search blew out well above expectations and lasted 18 months with 89 unmarked graves detected.

They were mainly in the south east corner of the cemetery, which has been operating since 1868, on the Elmore-Raywood Rd.

Now the trust plans to build a garden in the area and install a plaque to commemorate those who are buried there without any recognition.

Elmore Cemetery Trust chairman Ken Wills said there were no records of the unmarked graves discovered with many cemetery records believed to be lost in a house fire.

Mr Wills pointed out it cost one pound to dig a grave without cemetery fees in the early days which was a few weeks wages in those times.

So when families not well off financially lost a love one they buried them without a number.

Grab your copy

Co-author of the publication Kyabram Doctors of Endurance Eileen Sullivan reports sales of the book are going along nicely, but there are some books still available.

Eileen can be contacted on 0423 504 328 or at the Kyabram Historical Library in trading hours.

Something ‘big’

With Shepparton contemplating erecting a giant pear as a recognisable monument to its fruit industry, a Traps reader has asked the question ‘‘why not something large and unforgettable to promote Kyabram’’.

“We have an official zoo now which is great for the town with its ability to draw tourists,’’ they said.

‘‘So a large distinctive statue of an animal or bird at the entrance to the zoo would be a talking point and great publicity for the zoo and the town.’’

Traps has heard of worse ideas.

Small falls

Up to Monday Kyabram had received 3.4mm of rain for July.

The most was recorded Sunday to Monday with 3mm.

Rain has been predicted for this week, but nothing substantial.

Minimum temperatures have risen over the past week with 0.6°C last Friday the coldest reading for July up to Monday.

Work mates

Kyabram’s Pat Parsons found himself on the front page of the Shepparton News last week with his border collie pooch Pippa.

Reporter Sherene Baldo was a doing a story on the increase of pets in the workplace with their calming presence found to reduce stress, boost wellbeing and strengthen workplace connection.

Pat, who runs the Shepparton business GV Batteries, believes there is a place for pets in the workplace if the business can accommodate the needs of both the pets and the customers.

All motorists read this

From July 1, Victorian drivers must slow down to 40km/h when passing any incident response vehicles displaying flashing lights regardless of what colour those lights may be.

The old law only applied to emergency vehicles with red or blue flashing lights.

Here’s the bottom line: Motorists who don’t abide by the updated rule can be hit with a $961 fine.

Health support

Two local councils are now backing a call for the NSW Government to invest in a new hospital at Deniliquin.

Edward River and Murray River councils are now throwing their support behind lobbying attempts to

New chief needed

Berrigan Shire Council is looking for a new chief executive after the resignation of Katrina Ewer.

Mrs Ewer has resigned due to family reasons and was into the last 12 months of a five-year contract with the shire.

The shire is now recruiting a temporary replacement and a permanent CEO.

Square dinkum

I phoned the local gym and asked if they could teach me how to do the splits.

The bloke replied, ‘’Well, we could, but how flexible are you?’’

I said, ‘‘I can’t make Tuesdays or Thursdays.’’

Hooroo!!!

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