NEWS v District
Brock urges school bus inquiry A motion to investigate and report on the cost and effectiveness of the Department of Education and Children’s Services (DECS) school bus service was made in the House of Assembly last Wednesday. Independent Frome MP, Geoff Brock, moved the motion and said he wanted to explore the current transporting arrangements of regional and remote students. The motion received support
from opposition members and also Independent members, Bob Such and Don Pegler. Mr Brock said he was now calling on the government to consider its position to also support the motion. The State government will spend $114 million over the next four years to improve school bus services across the state. Work includes equipping the departmental bus fleet with seatbelts and
air-conditioning and $90.7 million for private operators to provide new buses and further improve safety standards. According to Mr Brock, the department has started its procurement process for this work. “This request is made purely on the grounds of me wanting taxpayers and the government to get the best value for money, and parents and care givers getting peace of mind in that children are transported safely to and
from their schools,” Mr Brock said. “I believe the tendering process could be included in the work of the select committee to analyse and ensure the most equitable system is undertaken,” he said. “I have asked the House of Assembly to explore the best practice of other states and use the knowledge we have in our own state and department to ensure our system is cost-effective, Frome MP, Geoff Brock sustainable and safe.”
128 km/h in Balaklava! Car impounded after Railway terrace offence BALAKLAVA
A 22-year-old Balaklava man was arrested and had his car impounded after he was detected allegedly driving at 128 km/h in a 50 km/h zone along Railway terrace in Balaklava last Friday. The man was arrested after he failed to comply with police. He faces numerous other alleged driving offences, including multiple defects to his car. His vehicle was impounded for seven days and police say he is currently assisting them regarding recent reports of burnouts made in the town. He was released on bail to attend court at a later date. • A 21-year-old Balaklava man was reported for allegedly carrying an offensive weapon in Humphrey street, Balaklava on Thursday, September 30. Police were alerted to the man after he was riding a bicycle without a helmet. He is due to appear in court at a later date.
PT WAKEFIELD
• Port Wakefield police reported a 60-yearold Beaufort man for driving disqualified on Friday, October 1.
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RIVERTON
• Riverton Police reported a 66-year-old Finnis Point man for drink driving related offences on Friday, October 1. It was alleged the breath anaylsis reading was 0.087. He was issued with a six month instant loss of licence and will be summonsed to appear in court at a later date.
CLARE
• Police were impressed with the good behaviour shown at Marrabel Rodeo over the weekend. Two people were reported for the misuse of a motor vehicle and one driver was reported for PCA for a reading of 0.185. • Mid North Ag Services was broken into overnight in between Monday, October 4 and 5. A swag, an electric fence powered unit, pruning tools and two portable generators were
among some of the items stolen. It is estimated about $2,500 worth of items were stolen. Anyone with information is asked to call Clare Police on 8842 2711. • Twenty-six sheep were killed after a vehicle struck a flock of sheep on Old Jamestown road on Thursday, September 30. Police are continuing their investigations. • Police attended a vehicle roll-over at the intersection of Main North road and Mintaro road after a failed righthand turn on Saturday, October 2. A young Kensington woman attempted to make a right hand turn but the vehicle rolled. She was conveyed by helicopter to hospital with suspected spinal injuries. The man, who was the passenger in the vehicle, was uninjured. In a separate incident the following day, a 44-year-old Georgetown woman was reported for indecent behaviour at the same intersection.
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The Animal Welfare League (AWL) is holding the first “animal reunion” in Adelaide, to bring together AWL dog and cat lovers in an effort to break the Guinness world record for the largest reunion of adopted shelter animals. The record attempt is only for animals adopted from the AWL – but it’s a free community event for all pet owners, to be held on Sunday, October 10, from 9am at Bonython Park. More details from AWL on 8348 1300.
LOCAL police officers (from left) Phillip Walsh (Balaklava) Charmaine Barlow (Port Wakefield and Eddie Dilena (Hamley Bridge) fit a wheel lock to the car at Balaklava police station.
Man subdued with spray
A 29-year-old Balaklava man was arrested and capsicum sprayed to subdue him after he threatened a police officer with a screwdriver on Friday, October 1. Police initially received a phone call from a woman who complained of the man (who is known to the woman) refusing to leave her house, after he jumped the back fence and tried breaking into the residence.
Balaklava police say they then tried talking with the allegedly drunk man who was sitting in a back shed. The man then tallegedly threatened the officer with a screwdriver. Police from Kadina, Port Wakefield and CIB were called after the man again jumped the fence and ran off. A Kadina police officer gave chase and the offender was
captured near the old Balaklava railway and silos, where the man was handcuffed and sprayed. The man was bailed and will be summonsed to appear in court at a later date. As a result of the home incident on the outskirts of Balaklava, cannabis and paraphernalia was found by police. A 19-year-old man was issued with an expiation notice in relation to the drug offences.
Sold on Sunday – Balaklava Lions club members will go to any
lengths to snare items for their “monster” auction to be held from 10am at Balaklava showgrounds this Sunday! President Warren Durdin (left) and member Kevin Bubner came to the Plains Producer office to tell us of the auction and promptly nabbed our prized antique typewriter (for young readers, used before computers). We managed to regain ownership with the promise of publicity for the big day. So here it is! Proceeds benefit various Balaklava community groups.
Plains Producer, Thursday October 7, 2010