In 2005 the Loddon Shire Council made a grant to the Families and Friends of Waanyarra to carry out maintenance to the fences surrounding the Historic Cemetery . The previous work carried out by FAFOW is a fine example to other communities of what can be done to enable descendants to preserve a heritage site and to identify individual graves.
The front gates and picket fence were repaired and painted and the post and rail fence stained and treated with preservative.
However, the post and wire fences on the remaining boundaries still require renovation (replacement being beyond our resources at this time). Funds are still in hand to carry out this maintenance and if there are volunteers in the Waanyarra district with fencing expertise, George Swinburne would be pleased to hear from you with a view to organising a "workparty" over one or two days to carry out this work.
Initially if someone could attend at the Cemetery and provide a short written assessment of the extent of the work required, what material is considered necessary and an estimate of the cost, this would greatly expedite the process.

There were a number of people whose contribution to the 2005 Reunion helped make it another successful day.
Central Goldfields Concert Band who provided an enjoyable musical program and a donation was made to the Band of funds collected from those who attended.
Ian Morse of Waanyarra Nugget Jewellery who donated a gold nugget pendant which was the first prize in the Raffle held to defray the costs of the day. Other prizes were wine donated by Marong Vineyard (who had a marquee and sold wine at the Reunion), John Booth (who also assisted with transport of equipment for the Reunion) and George Swinburne.
Department of Sustainability and Environment who provided a Forestry Display and personnel to oversee the day and answer queries.
John & Jo Nairn, Maureen Swinburne, Robyn Booth, Goldie Pennefather and Rob Hawthorne who assisted in selling raffle tickets.
A number who attended who were able to provide memorabilia for display. This is of great interest to attendees, so save up anything of interest and bring it to the 2008 Reunion.
Ken Morton for his continued facilitation of the Waanyarra website

Ken Morton put together the fantastic web site which has proved to be an invaluable source for genealogists and amateurs tracing their ancestors who at some time had a connection with Waanyarra. Ken maintains his interest and association with Waanyarra by continuing to facilitate provision of the website.
There have been numerous enquiries over the past two years for information on our pioneer families and their descendants and hopefully with over a years advance notice many of those who have to travel long distances will be able to plan to attend the 2008 reunion. The following weekend to our reunion is Easter Sunday and you might plan a trip to include the Bendigo Easter Fair.
David Gordon who maintains indexes of names of individuals and families in the district that have appeared in newspapers that have circulated in Central Victoria and Peter Mattews who also has an extensive database on families, have both given invaluable help to those tracing relatives. It is pleasing to have been able to assist in this regard.
If you have interesting stories on your Waanyarra Pioneer Family along the lines of those that already appear on the website, they can be submitted to George Swinburne for approval.