Almost all the views expressed were restrained and constructive and there wasn't a coffin or horse's head to be seen.

Sikhs all over the world, including Griffith, are celebrating the 550th birthday of Guru Nanak - the founder the Sikh religion.

Guru Nanak was born in Nankana Sahib (now in Pakistan), Guru Nanak preached to work, divide the earnings and repeat name of God.

Guru Nanak said that all religions are the same provided you follow the truth.

The writings of Guru Nanak are there in Guru Granth Sahib - the holy book of the Sikhs.

When government agencies need to force a change in the culture and attitudes of their workforce, the most cost-effective and practical way is to relocate the office.

Right now the bureaucrats of the Murray Darling Basin Authority, state government water agencies, and the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder are out of touch to the needs of regional Australia.

The culture and attitudes of the bureaucrats needs to change.

As well as offering drought stimulus to irrigation communities, isn't it time to force the relocation of all bureaucrats involved in water decision making to live in the Riverina?

Can't we have one big multi-government water 'office' based in this region, where every decision the bureaucrats make affects their house values, medical services and community?

Bigger than was promised at the election.

You have heard of 'the Big Merino' and 'the Big Banana',

But have you heard of 'Gunbar's Big Cemetery'?

Although covering 15 acres, it might not be the world's biggest

But with Gunbar's average population of five over 140 years it has to be.

People ask why the cemetery is so far from the church,

Initially the town began just east of the cemetery where surveyed,

But lack of water and fresh underground water just two miles south,

So everything was moved there and a new town was made.

The church in one piece was dragged there by horses,

Being hard to move a cemetery, leave it here was the easy fix,

It is obvious the locals are not rushing to be here,

As there has only been just over 100 interments since the first in 1886.

Now under the control of the Carrathool Shire burials can still be had,

Second and third generations of pioneering families are interred in it,

It would be beautiful quite place to end up 'rest in peace',

And a very interesting cemetery to just pay a visit.

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