Our September meeting was opened by our President, Margie, with 38 members present.

Police Inspector for Cowra, Tom Murdock, was our special guest speaker and introduced by our President.

Tom told us he started his career in Sydney in 2009 and was a Detective in Western Sydney and State Crime.

He, his wife and 2 children moved from Sydney to Cootamundra 4 years ago and then 18 months ago moved to Cowra. Having family in Carcoar he knows the area well.

Although Cowra is not a 24-hour station the station has a 24-hour capability.

There is a lock up sergeant who lives in a provided house and is available all the time unless he is busy with someone in custody.

The Cowra Police Station number is 6341 5099.

If for some reason it doesn’t answer it will automatically divert to Bathurst.

If at any time you wish to report an emergency phone 000.

To provide anonymous information regarding burnouts, drugs etc. contact Crimestoppers.

Compared to Parkes, Forbes and Young, Cowra’s crime rate is average and not out of control.

The Police don’t advertise their good work.

Sirens are used on Police cars for example when they are above the speed limit or breaking road rules.

If at any time you would like to speak about identity theft, different methods of fraud, also if you want to make a complaint go to the Website or ask to speak to the Inspector as he is available all the time.

Bev Newell thanked Tom for enlightening us on the wonderful information that is available to the residents of Cowra provided by our Police force.

Thursday, October, 9th at 10 a.m. Pam and Gary McKay have invited Ladies and Mens Probus Clubs to their garden for morning tea and a wander around their garden.

Ladies to bring a small plate and the men pay $2 to cover costs of disposable coffee cups, tea, coffee, milk etc. The open gardens weekend has been cancelled this year.

As October is Probus month the ladies have decided to have lunch at the Japanese Gardens on Thursday, 23rd October at 12 noon.

We have 6 choices for lunch. The list will be available at our next meeting, Friday, 10th October at 10.am. for you to make your choice and also pay for lunch.

Our guest speaker will be Lyn Walker, speaking on Christmas Child Boxes.

Members, please bring along an opal, a piece of bottlebrush or paper Daisy.

Hostesses next month are Kerry Bailey, Nerida Keay and Lee Tarrant.

Information is also available for Norfolk Island trip.

We have more than the minimum number required so this trip is definitely going ahead.

President Margie closed the meeting at 11.47am.