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Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times


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Kaniva Show success!!

Emily Gladdis, Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times
Agriculture
The 2025 Kaniva Show was heralded as a success by young and old on Saturday. Kim Dodson and her dog Banjo opened the show. Kim and Banjo also entertained the crowd with a working dog demonstration, and Kim's puppies were on show for families to meet.

Grow Local, Eat Local serves up a winner!

Emily Gladdis, Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times
Community
On Saturday, the health promotion team at West Wimmera Health Service hosted the fourth Grow Local, Eat Local cooking competition. Three home cooks from across the Wimmera—Warracknabeal, Horsham and Natimuk—each prepared a plant-based dish for the crowd, with television cook Tim Bone judging the entries and choosing the winner.

When the “Battle of Britain” came to Nhill

Emily Gladdis, Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times
History & heritage
John Williams. During the Battle of Britain Luftwaffe pilot Heinz Grabow was shot down on 5 September 1940, making a good forced landing near Wichling, Kent ... Grabow’s damaged Messerschmitt 109 (Yellow7) was to become a story in itself, transported to Australia as a "prize" to be put on show at various locations including Nhill where it was exhibited on the 4th of August 1941 in the Williams Garage next to the theatre.

140 years of Freemasonry

Emily Gladdis, Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times
Community
On Saturday 20 September 2025 a special event occurred. To celebrate 140 years of Freemasonry in Nhill, The Lowan Lodge 107 reenacted the consecration of the cornerstone of the Nhill Post Office. The program followed the 29 October 1887 event with a march to the Post Office by all local Freemasons.

Nhill Uniting Church centenary celebrations

Emily Gladdis, Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times
Community
100 years of worship in the Nhill Uniting Church was celebrated in style ... People travelled from across the State, and interstate, to enjoy a morning of music, messages and memorabilia.

Prime lamb game set to pay dividends this spring

Emily Gladdis, Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times
Agriculture
If there was ever a year to "step into good sheep," this is it, says Grant Hausler of Janmac Studs. "The team of rams you buy this year will hopefully take you into a good season and good prices, and what you purchase now is going to sire 150 lambs or more, that's a pretty good investment," he said.

A coup for the Nhill Book Fair

The next Nhill Book Fair will be held on September 7, from 10-2 at 44 Victoria St (next to Lowana), in conjunction with the second birthday celebrations at LOL next door. At this book fair there will be a large selection of Walkabout magazines available.

Council calls for drought recognition

Emily Gladdis, Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times
Agriculture
West Wimmera Shire Council has called on the State Government to expand the drought declaration area to cover the entire shire ... The program helps farmers affected by drought to meet their general rates and municipal charges ... Council also resolved to lobby the state government to expand the drought declaration area to cover the entire shire.

“Don’t Get Your Vicars in a Twist” is another hit for Piggery Lane Players

Emily Gladdis, Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times
Arts
Three appreciative audiences have enjoyed the latest Piggery Lane Players production, 'Don't Get Your Vicars in a Twist'. The show, which ran this past weekend, featured a mix of much-loved PLP veterans and talented newcomers, all of whom delivered a high-energy performance that left audiences thoroughly entertained.

Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times is run by Gladdis Enterprises and covers issues and events in the townships of Nhill and Kaniva.

Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times  
27 Victoria Street, Nhill Vic 3418
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Editor: Emily Gladdis
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Publisher: Daniel Gladdis
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