Life on the rocks has its rewards
Surf lifesaving clubs are raised on selflessness, but the crew at Chiton Rocks also see the bigger waves of success. Saturday, October 10 is an open day for every club across the state, but rather than trying to promote just their own campaign they sought awareness for the cause throughout, especially neighbouring clubs Port Elliot and Goolwa. For 10 years the Chiton … [Read more...] about Life on the rocks has its rewards
When you’re never late for school
Bert Brittain and Joe Barton played marbles in the Port Elliot Primary School grounds when they were little kids, and now nearly a century later they’re grateful they haven’t lost them. In a remarkable tale of mateship, they went right through school together, served their country at war in Darwin, and returned to live in Port Elliot where they are now residents at … [Read more...] about When you’re never late for school
September 2015
Thick as a brick
The driver says: “Each year the council runs a competition asking new tourists if they can guess correctly how many bricks it took to finish paving the footpaths on Ocean Street.” The tourist says: “I might enter this... do you know the answer?” Feeling sorry for her, the tour bus driver answers: “Yes... one.” … [Read more...] about Thick as a brick