CHARLES (Charlie) Jones was a Herefordshire lad, born in 1819. He died aged just 56 in 1875, but fitted a big life into his short years. Charlie was the eldest of five boys born to Rueben Jones and Christian Holbon. Charlie arrived in Melbourne and married Elizabeth Teakle at St James Church in Melbourne in […]
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Cold weather for ladies winter tennis rounds
THE first day of June brought a significant drop in temperature, showing that winter is approaching. All teams across the Euroa District Ladies Winter Tennis Association (EDLWTA) rugged up and played without a drop of rain falling from the sky. Not sure whether anyone actually broke into a sweat but tennis and afternoon tea was […]
Prideaux Cup to Greg at Yea Golf Club
LAST Saturday saw preferred lies in operation due to the recent rain, with 25 men contesting the second and final round of the Prideaux Cup at Royal Yea Golf Club. Although conditions were overcast, the rain stayed away and players enjoyed a pleasant day on the course.
Alexandra community set to rally for FightMND Round
THE Alexandra Football Netball Club is calling on the community to get behind a special FightMND Round next Saturday when Alexandra hosts Pakenham in what promises to be a day of fundraising, fun and community spirit. The event has been organised by local community member Scott Ferrier, whose dedication to the FightMND cause has helped […]
Yea Saleyards: Lighter cattle sell better at June store sale
LOWER weighted cattle sold better last Friday at the June Combined Agents Store Sale at the Yea Saleyards. Around 1400 head of cattle were yarded across the four livestock vendors in Yea, down from the bigger numbers of the numerous May sales. Elders Livestock Agent Andrew Hill provided details on the June sale.
Thank a First Responder Day showcase
TODAY is Thank a First Responder Day 2026, designed to encourage the community to give thanks for the incredible work first responders do and the families that support them. Thank a First Responder Day was established in 2020 as a way to publicly express gratitude to the hundreds of thousands of first responders who are […]
A great crowd at the truck show
THE 29th annual Alexandra Truck, Ute and Rod Show was held on Sunday, June 7 in perfect conditions, surprising given the recent rain. It was estimated that over 15,000 people attended the event, with trucks coming from as far afield as Coffs Harbour, as well as from Western Australia, South Australia, New South Wales and […]
Yea Bowls Club hosts initial round of national BPL Cup
YEA Bowls Club took on the task of hosting an initial role of the BPL Cup last Saturday, May 30. Thirty-six players, 12 teams, competed for the honours to go through to the next round. The national final will be played in Brisbane in November.
Annual UFO Meeting at Highlands Hall for Yea Yakkers
LAST weekend saw the Yea Yakker’s annual UnFinished Objects (UFO) Meeting at the Highlands Hall. Running across both Saturday and Sunday, the event is in its 20th year and gives people the opportunity to work in a group setting on unfinished projects, including quilting, cross stitch, embroidery, etcetera.
Pat Jane speaks about her life in Alexandra and beyond
NINETY-five year old Pat Jane was the youngest of eight children, but sadly the twins passed away. Pat said, “I had a very lovely mum (Lucy) and dad (Jim Walker) and siblings. I was told I was quite spoiled, but I didn’t protest about that.”
