Hume Chronicles - Week 17

A weekly search through cyberspace for all of the latest news, comments and updates on the federal seat of Hume as we prepare for the next federal election. Week 17: May 18 - May 25.

Storified by · Sat, May 25 2013 06:19:21

With local legend Elsie Gelling at Yass setting up for Rae Burgess Firewood raffle. Tickets on sale all morning. pic.twitter.com/MvjIkrYyci · Michael Pilbrow

Fantastic morning at Wamboin produce markets talking to local people about issues for this election. #hume2013 pic.twitter.com/pDxVvEVl3G · Michael Pilbrow

At local markets again today - despite the blustery conditions! We will continue to cover every part of Hume, listening to the issues and selling the message that government doesn't need to be like this. · Angus Taylor, Liberal Candidate for Hume

Sounds good. You will find me at the Quilt Display in the Salvation Army Hall - Saturday & Sunday!

— Wanda Taylor · Sat, May 18 2013 01:33:51

Dates? Still the long weekend in June?

— Belinda Mort · Sat, May 18 2013 01:40:42

Wanda, Belinda - planning to get to all of these events. Look forward to seeing you there! Angus

— Angus Taylor, Liberal Candidate for Hume · Sat, May 18 2013 01:28:05

A great day at Wamboin Produce Markets, listening and talking to people in this fantastic area about the important issues at stake in this election. <br> Congratulations to Joan and the team, and all the stall-holders, who make this excellent event come alive each month. · Michael Pilbrow, Country Labor Candidate for Hume

DisabilityCare - a fantastic initiative to give better care and support to Australians with disability. · Michael Pilbrow, Country Labor Candidate for Hume

Great morning at Yass High for opening of new 5-bay shed. Congratulations to Rotary and school. Thanks to local businesses who donated.

— Michael Pilbrow · Sat, May 18 2013 22:34:37

Excellent time with Gundagai/Tumut/Jugiong ALP branch. Inspiring Labor true believers! Thanks for your fantastic support. #hume2013

— Michael Pilbrow · Sat, May 18 2013 22:41:59

@brucenicholson3 @vicausparty thought you were in Victoria, still the the applies. Let's make people aware of a credible alternative

— David Costabile · Sat, May 18 2013 18:45:00

@dc4264 @vicausparty been doing that since November last year David and havin' a ball :-)

— Bruce Nicholson KAP · Sun, May 19 2013 02:19:04

I'm a swinging voter- how could I not vote for #NDIS, #NBN and #Gonski education reform? #nobrainer

— Jann Alcorn · Sat, May 18 2013 18:05:09

@alcorn_jann @daveyk317 You can get that by voting KAP as well Jann

— Bruce Nicholson KAP · Sun, May 19 2013 02:34:08

Ok - a little bit of fun. Can you name the people in the photo, and the location? Taken at a function on Sunday in the Wingecarribee shire (big hint) <br> Bronze = person on left (easy start)<br> Silver = the two people next to me<br> Gold = all people AND the location (the honour boards might give some clues)<br> <br> Go on, have a go! · Angus Taylor, Liberal Candidate for Hume

John Faye

— Trish Cunningham Celebrant · Sun, May 19 2013 02:50:44

Okay, perhaps hilltop community centre?

— Peter Gangemi · Sun, May 19 2013 02:41:58

still nearby...

— Angus Taylor, Liberal Candidate for Hume · Sun, May 19 2013 02:44:13

John Fahey, shamus the Garden Gnome, and you :)

— Belinda Mort · Sun, May 19 2013 11:16:30

Even closer Peter - just the wrong town - a little further up the road

— Angus Taylor, Liberal Candidate for Hume · Sun, May 19 2013 13:19:58