Wingello Village News April 2014

Wingello Village News for April 2014 is out.

Highlights for the month:

Wingello is Great
Easter Times
Store Upgrades
Friday Night Chef Special dinners
Fire Brigade News

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The survey for Town Water is now online

Do you want Town Water?

Do you want Town Water in Wingello or Penrose? Whatever your desire you have to have your say.
The surveys have started arriving in the mail and hopefully we willl have some to hand out at the store next week.

You can also complete the survey online here.

Don't dilly dally or your voice won't be heard.

Wingello Village News March 2014

Wingello Village News for March 2014 is out.

Highlights for the month:

The Council wants Town Water in Wingello. Do you?
Rainfall is great
Fire Brigade News

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Wingello Village News February 2014

Wingello Village News for February 2014 is out.

Highlights for the month:

The Mystery of the Abandoned Bicycle
New Wingello Signs
Locals in the News
Fire Brigade News


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The mystery of the Abandoned Bicycle

A Lure?

Months ago a blue bike appeared in the Village chained to a pole opposite the Bus shelters in front of the Casburn Park sign. Locals have discussed the peculiarity of someone who would chain their bike to a pole in the centre of a busy car parking area rather than either:

1. chained to the railway fence;
2. chatting with the shop and storing it there as many others have done; or
3. putting it anywhere safer.

However, there it sat untouched, undamaged, unmoved. From before the first train left each day and after the last train arrived it never moved.  We have many witnesses who have sen the bike in that same spot at all hours. The most common assumption was that someone had ridden to the station, went to town and died or was never able to return.

The message when the trap was sprung.

Then on the evening of Australia Day (Sunday 26 Jan) the bike was damaged and instantly a sign appeared on it with the message:

To the vile B*** that trashed my only transport to work I hope you get hit by a car along with the lazy worthless parents that bred you. Better yet I hope the town that nurtured you burns in a bushfire!!! 

This required a response. And a bit more investigation as this is no longer a curiosity but an assault on Wingello which must be resolved.  So I had a closer look at this sole form of transport to verify the claims in the note.
Here are some of the close-ups of this prized possession:

A well rusted back wheel and chain. All exposed metal was rusted.

This is the front brake.

This is another view of the front brake

This is the handle of the brake. All rivets well rusted. 

A very weather worn seat.

We do not believe this bicycle is a primary form of transport for anyone.  It hasn’t been ridden for a long time and I suspect has been out in the weather on similar operations in the past.  The rust is throughout the bike and the seat is well weather-worn.  It sat unmolested for months with no-one using it.  Then suddenly, on a public holiday it is damaged - possibly by one of the many visitors we get on public holiday weekends, or by the perpetrators of this operation, and a sign appears on the damaged bike. Amazing!  Instant response to an abandoned bike.  With damage caused on a quiet time on a public holiday weekend.
We believe this is a passive aggressive, unsigned note, by a writer upset that the targeted village did not do what was expected.
The current theory is that the bike was planted in a public spot hoping for a theft or vandalism.  When it didn’t happen, and university is about to begin, suddenly the hoped for damage happens.
The reason we suspect this is a study or sting by a university student is the language in the note. Why do I mention University?  Who uses the word "nurtured" in normal language?  Also, the timing of the start of the University semester is interesting.
The whole situation reeks of deception and a pre-decided antagonism against Wingello.
If you have anything else you can add to this mystery, please let us know at the store, or comment on this post or the Facebook page.  If this was an honest situation, it is highly probable we would have been informed at the store.  But this appears to be done by a non-local or someone who wishes to remain bravely anonymous writing little passive aggressive notes with smug self satisfaction.

Interested in a country lifestyle?

Time for a tree change?

We have transformed the Wingello Village Store and Licensed Post Office over the last five years.  It is now a viable business that can provide the owners with an income and lifestyle in a very pleasant village situated at the Southern entrance to the Southern Highlands.
The Wingello Village Store comprises many businesses including a full Licensed Post Office, restaurant, cafe, general store and more.
In transforming the store we have implemented a variety of great systems to make the management of the store straight forward and easy to follow.

Be the Postmaster or Postmistress of Wingello

As part of the sale we will be ensuring that you have all the information you require so that you know how the store runs.
So if you are looking at a change of pace and want to be part of the country lifestyle get in touch with us.
A brochure with more details is here: Wingello Village Store Sale Brochure.

Wingello Village News January 2014

Wingello Village News for January 2014 is out.

Highlights for the month:

Christmas in Wingello Review
Latest Rainfall stats
Southern Highlands Community Ride (Motorcycles)
Fire Brigade News and Santa's doings


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Wingello Village News December 2013

Wingello Village News for December 2013 is out.

Highlights for the month:

The Highland Fling has Flung
Free Wireless Internet at the store
Staff Changes
Book now for the Christmas Party Friday 20 December
Fire Brigade News

The Wingello Village Store is for sale.


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Wingello Village News November 2013

Wingello Village News for November 2013 is out.



Highlights:
Wingello Halloween Party very successful
Cicadas are still noisy
Book Christmas Dinner
Wingello Fire Brigade was very busy!

The Wingello Village Store is for sale.



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Wingello Village News for October 2013

Wingello Village News for October 2013 is out.

This issue was delayed to allow locals to enjoy the new Wingello Village Association newsletter first.

Highlights:
Hotter Days are here
Fire Preparedness
Locals in the news
Wingello Wargamers

The Wingello Village Store is for sale.



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