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we all have different priorities.

This publication has been a rush job. I wanted to get the hard copy out on Thursday's mail run. Forgive the errors in it, my proof reader forgot to check for mistakes and I didn't notice until I had published.

The things I've forgotten in these 5 years is amazing. It will improve, I hope. The biggest challenge has been creating this blog. I hope you can all access it as it will mean I can keep you all up-to-date with news and events as they happen. If you have a problem with it, please ring (now that's silly - if you have a problem how will you know to ring me?)

Kiara Fire Brigade Crisis.

The Kiara fire brigade has had a chequered career. After the success of the earlier cricket tournament against Pentland in 2003 the group closed because of lack of expertise and energy.

Resurrected last year, the brigade has staggered along with the help of the few willing workers. Now suddenly, the secretary, Mr. Ian Hanaghan, has resigned. A meeting of Kiara brigade executives was held at The Exchange Hotel on May 21st to discuss the ramifications of his resignation. It was decided to reinstate Mr. Hanaghan, at his request, at least until the election later this year..

Mr. Hanaghan is overseas for several weeks and unavailable for comment.

Town Clean Up.

The growl of mowers, tractors and whipper-snippers has been a regular sound around the streets lately as members of the fire brigade work to improve the aspects of the town. Already there is a marked difference to the main road and other areas about town.

The members worked incognito with no vests to advertise the brigade was involved with the work. To the uninformed they appeared to be private workers. A communication break-down limited the number of men available. An organized roster would utilize all members, thus share the work-load.

This is a planned fund raiser for the brigade, and the Flinders Shire Council is preparing a contract for the brigade to take over the maintenance of the town public areas, including the removal of rubbish from the Burra Range wayside stop.

Later, when the public toilets are constructed, the brigade will also be responsible for their maintenance.

cleaning up the back blocks