COLLIE RIVER VALLEY
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EDITION No. 73
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Paddy wins second cup Box for museum
THE Coalfields Museum last week received a box full of historic maps, photos and videos linked to Collie’s mining history. Page 3.
PADDY’S Shadow, trained by local Raquel Williams, won her second Bunbury Cup in a dead heat with True Attraction on Saturday. Story on Page 19
Yes to retiree units Access still to be resolved Reporter: NOLA GREEN APPROVAL was granted for the development of a retirement village at Riverview at Collie Shire Council’s meeting on Tuesday night, but the matter of access points is still under discussion. Objections to allowing entry to
the village off Burt Street led to the exclusion of a clause detailing this, and the inclusion of a direction that shire staff continue to negotiate with the Department of Education to allow access off Pendleton Street.
The Riverview management committee had planned for access off Pendleton Street, but ran into a road-block when it was pointed out that the street does not exist, in spite of having been used to access Riverview Residence for 50 years.
Director of development services Matt Young told Tuesday night’s meeting: “There used to be a road there many years ago, but the road was closed. “The existing area is a high school site, not a gazetted road, and the Department of Education has not agreed to allow access to the proposed development from the reserve.” The status of the “road” was first discovered when Riverview was built in 1971. The Riverview committee had to negotiate per-
mission for entry to the new facility to be from department land. With the department standing firm this time round, the proposed entry to the retirement village was relocated to the southern end of Burt Street, causing strong reaction from residents who claimed in submissions that the road was not adequate to carry extra traffic; the T-junction was poorly designed; and their children, who play on the road, would be put in danger. Continued page 2
MLA’s first year
COLLIE-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns will mark 12 months in State Government this Sunday Page 7.
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AMAROO Primary School students and staff celebrated their whole-school positive behaviour support last Friday. Page 17.
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Airstrip amenities sought
Students get job ready credentials
COLLIE Shire Council will act on a recommendation from its Bush Fire Advisory Committee to seek funding for seating and ablution facilities at the Collie airstrip. The amenities are to cater for volunteers who carry out the role of re-filling water bombing aircraft. Staff has been asked to investigate the availability of grants or other funding to provide the amenities.
COLLIE Senior High School has partnered with South Regional TAFE to provide students in years 11 and 12 with industry-standard qualifications upon graduation. The school is the first high school to offer these qualifications. School principal Dale Miller said the courses on offer will make students ready for work at the local mines and industry. Students are currently learning vital skills in automation through the CerELECTRONICS: Collie Senior High School year 11 tificate II in Autonomous student Charli Lee with the electronics project she Workplace Operations. is working on.
Continued from front page The residents were also concerned that the requirement to have two emergency access/egress routes to two different destinations in the case of evacuation due to fire would not be met with an entrance on
one side only. In discussion about the Education Department’s stance against the use of Pendleton Street, Cr Joe Italiano asked if people who already reside at Riverview would have to use Burt Street in future. Mr Young said there had been a pro-
The course provides valuable insights into the technology being used and they can pursue further training in the resources industry. Students learn how to use software to automate incident management in large and complex environments, such as mines. They have already learned valuable skills and continue to be supported in growing their knowledge of engineering trades and electro technology. TAFE lecturer Greg Thomson said the course would provide students with an understanding of emerg-
ing technologies across a wide range of industries, including the resources sector. “The aim of the course is to inspire students to develop an appreciation of the automation industry,” Mr Thomson said. Students have reaped the benefits of the $25 million TAFE training equipment refresh program at Collie TAFE campus, learning how to use new technology and equipment in the refurbished classrooms. The qualification is supported by Rio Tinto in a partnership with the State Government.
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posal for some time to change the access, and the application showed stage one access on the Southern side of Burt Street, but the current arrangements would remain in place. “There has been no suggestion at this time to sever the ex-
isting arrangements,” he said. Resident Phil Rabjones made a presentation to the meeting on behalf of his neighbours, emphasising they were not opposed to the development altogether, but they felt access should be from Pendleton Street. “Pendleton Street has been used for decades with no impact,” he said. He said there was a notorious blind spot in Burt Street, where young children were used to playing. “I know the report says children shouldn’t play on the roads, but the reality is that’s what happens,” he said. He raised concerns around the fire exits and whether the application would meet requirements from DFES of having two access points. Mr Rabjones said the council was being
negligent. “Five years ago we did get evacuated, so it does happen,” he said. Mr Rabjones cited a recent issue with a development in Yourdamung Road, which was knocked back by council due to the lack of fire escape routes. “It’s incumbent (on the shire) to maintain the same level of standards in residential areas,” he said. Riverview committee chairman Neil Martin said the Riverview board shared the residents’ concerns about access. “We are a not for profit organisation, wanting to produce quality retirement units for people aged 55 plus,” he said. “This is stage one of a $20 million development. “We are getting a lot of interest from the community in the units. “We have taken on the concerns about
access and we have tried to engage the Department of Education, we have tried to engage the local MLA.” Council resolved to work towards facilitating a gazetted and viable access through Pendleton Street after Cr John Kearney had pointed out that the use of this road would be in both Riverview and residents’ best interests. He said the proposed Burt and Venn streets access/egres points were “inadequate” and that maintaining Pendleton Street would alleviate this concern. Cr Kearney said the vehicle movements projected indicated that there would be little impact on traffic if Pendleton Street was used. Councillors were told the development would add three vehicles an hour during the peak period.
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timber history in new mural
A NEW mural by portrait specialist Jacob “Shakey” Butler will depict the history of Collie’s timber industry. The mural, to be located on a wall at the Miners’ Institute, will showcase timber workers through the artist’s charcoal etchings. “I like to recreate realistically how it was back in the day, and I believe charcoal is the best medium to do that as it is similar to a black and white photo,” said Mr Butler. Similar to the coal mining murals that Mr Butler created, the scene aims to show the toughness of the industry while invoking the want to trace the stories of the people represented. Mr Butler, who started work on the mural on Tuesday, hopes to have the work completed within a fortnight. “My hope is that I can get it to a really good standard in a week,” Mr Butler said. The mural will face the east end of Throssell Street and be visible from the road. It is one of three new Collie Mural Trail murals.
Pool meeting next Thursday
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COVID-19 space requirements to be met
COLLIE Shire Council has responded to the petition from ratepayers to reconsider the provision of an indoor heated swimming pool by calling a public meeting to be held next Thursday, March 17, at 6pm.
The venue is Roche Park so that COVID19 space requirements can be met. Those attending will also need to wear masks. Acting shire president Cr Ian Miffling will chair the meeting, and chief executive officer Stuart Devenish will give an update on council’s actions. There will also be an opportunity for the petitioners to present their case and for those attending to ask questions. The petitioners called on council to reverse its decision not to proceed with the indoor heated
pool which was to be built at the outdoor swimming pool site. In the petition, signed by just under 900 people, council was asked not to return the State Government’s funding and to use it to build an indoor heated pool. A feasibility study and business case was carried out, leaving a balance of $1.8million for the project. Council made its decision not to proceed with the project based on the funds available being insufficient to meet the cost of building the pool, and the
high ongoing running cost. A survey carried out by council asked respondents whether they would be prepared to pay increased rates to cover these costs. The overwhelming response was no, people did not want to pay higher rates. The council has also been advised that the electricity supply to the area is not capable of servicing a new heated pool and would need to be upgraded, at the cost of council. This would mean that council would have to find an addition-
al $300,000 to $400,000 for the provision of a new substation. Former Collie MLA Mick Murray obtained a State Government grant of $2 million to fund a pool. Mr Murray has been critical of the council in not pursuing the project and has attended council meetings in the past year to urge councillors to reconsider the proposal. He has asked council to look at other funding options, including approaching the Federal Government to gauge its position on the project.
BOX ITEMS: Committee members Alan Wade and Edward Paxton with some of the maps and videos left in a box at the Coalfields Museum.
Museum’s box of goodies poser
THE Coalfields Museum last week received a box full of historic maps, photos and videos linked to Collie’s mining history. The items were left in a box on the steps of the museum. Museum committee members were delighted to receive the donation but are now in need of information related to the various items in the box. Committee chairman Joe Italiano said it was vitally important the donor of the goods be found. “We are very pleased to receive the various
items but we need to understand the story behind them,” said Mr Italiano. He said this information was required for cataloguing of items and would provide the provenance needed to include them in the museum’s coal mining collection. “We’re appealing to the person who generously donated the items to come forward,”said Mr Italiano. He urged the donor to make contact with museum co-ordinator Tom Reardon at the museum or by ringing 9734 1852 between 9am and 3pm.
Meadows wins award for podcast NEROLI Meadows has won the Sport Australia Media Award for best sport coverage for the Orderneroli Speaking podcast. Through the podcast, Ms Meadows, who grew up and was educated in Collie, celebrates resilience in sport by sharing the human behind the athlete. Recently, as part of the podcast she interviewed Collingwood Football Club player Dayne Beams about his drug addiction and the impact it had on his young family. Ms Meadows said she cried and could not stop shaking when she heard of her award win. “I can’t quite explain what this means to me,” Ms Meadows said. “Orderneroli Speaking is my little passion project and for it to be recognised at the Sport Australia Awards just means the world to me.” Ms Meadows thanked athletes who had shared their stories through the podcast and strangers who took the time to let her know how each episode had impacted them.
“I’ll never be able to express how much it means,” Ms Meadows said. Ms Meadows is currently in Pakistan for the Benaud-Qadir Trophy cricket series.
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Heritage building paint matched THE heritage-listed Collie Goods Shed has had its paint colours matched for the first stage of a Heritage Skills Association WA pilot skills training project. The first stage will focus on investigating the paint colours, ensuring the right paint and colours are used for the age of the building. The colour will be matched by Dulux and consulting architect in conservation Dr Ingrid van Breman, before being stored by the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage. It will then be used to maintain the building well into the future, by graduates of the training.
Dulux commercial manager Graham Richards said the matched colour will be a standard British colour that was imported and adapted over time. “We are on hand to provide the information regarding the protection of the paint, ensuring the right paint and colours are used,” said Mr Richards. “We want to ensure the paint continues to hold up over time as paint can only do so much. “Technology can improve and lengthen the life of the old buildings, which is what we are providing, the ability to improve and lengthen the life of the goods shed.”
CARERS’ needs will be on the agenda when the state’s peak body CarersWA brings its public engagement van, “Priscilla”, to Collie. CarersWA will be in Collie this Tuesday to talk to local carers looking after a friend or family member with additional needs. “Priscilla” will be parked outside the PCYC from 10am to 3pm.
PAINT MATCH: Rail heritage historian Keith Robinson helped consulting architect Dr Ingrid van Breman, Dulux specification manager Rana Schuller, Heritage Skills Association WA chief executive officer Yolanda Cool and Dulux commercial manager Graham Richards match the goods shed’s original colours.
MLA’s raffle to support local small business operators MELISSA Headley has won the first of Collie-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns small business raffles. Her prize is a $50 voucher to be spent at Collie Shoeland. Each month, a small business in the Collie-Preston electorate will be chosen and Mrs Hanns will make a $50 voucher avail-
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able to be spent at the business. Ms Hanns said her aim is to support the small “mum and dad businesses”. “The small business sector is the largest employer and contributor to our economy, a fact that is even more significant in regional Western Australia.”
“Small businesses employ local people and support local community groups and sporting clubs through sponsorships and donations. “We all realise that small businesses haven’t had an easy time over the last two years with impacts from COVID, so this is my
way of encouraging people to get out and support local small businesses.” Ms Hanns was raised in a family who owned their own small business. Details of the monthly small business raffle are posted on Mrs Hanns’ social media pages.
“Most carers don’t recognise that they are carers and as such miss out on free government-funded services as a result,” project support officer Tom Reynolds said. “This can include respite, counselling and peer support.” The organisation works with families to achieve an improved quality of life for them. This will be CarersWA’s first visit to Collie and it hopes to speak with as many community members as possible.
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Locals urged to alert ranger to stray dogs
Canteen manager’s 25 years at St Brigid’s
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ST BRIGID’S Primary School canteen manager Kerry Higgins last week clocked up 25 years in the role. Kerry applied for the position when her daughter attended pre-primary at the school, in 1997. Her family were new to town and she saw the role as a chance to meet people. During her time in the canteen, Kerry has experienced many changes at the school, including the big move from the convent at the corner of Medic and Prinsep streets to the school’s current location further North in Prinsep Street. “I now see a lot of the children, of the children I used to feed when I started, coming through the school,” said Kerry. “The school is now a much better facility, with more kitchen space.” Kerry is known throughout the school community as a champion of sustainability. She has inspired such changes as children eating from proper plates rather than disposable ones, and opting for healthy and homemade meals over processed and manufactured food products. A dishwasher has been obtained for the canteen to encourage sustainability throughout the school and the parents and citizens’ committee funded new eco-friendly kitchen appliances.
COLLIE Senior High School students involved with the Shooting Stars program celebrated International Women’s Day (IWD) on Tuesday with a morning tea and lots more. Shooting Stars south west regional manager Resa Foai said although celebrated only once per year, IWD is an everyday event for her. “I celebrate it daily as my job is to empower young Aboriginal women to be strong and independent,” Ms Foai said. “Through the program, we show the women and girls the way forward and that it is possible to reach the same heights as their role models, such as Jessica Mauboy.” Staff and students celebrated the day with a self-care, pampering session – including nail care and art – as well as morning tea.
pense, and get it to working condition,” Mr Pipe said. Synergy general manager generation Dion Paunich said continuing to support local groups was an important part of the company’s commitment to the community. Applications for grants close at 9am on March 31.
New arrival
SINDY and Martin Allen were overjoyed to welcome Emersyn June Allen into the world on February 1, 2022. She was born at Collie hospital weighing 3,540g, or 7.8 pounds Emersyn is a beautiful little sister for Reegan, pictured.
Case funds for Wellington desal plant
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THE potential construction of a new 20-gigalitre-capacity desalination plant at Wellington Dam will be investigated through a business case funded by the Federal Government. The study will also look at expanding the existing Binningup desalination plant and establishing a new irrigation scheme to help deliver agricultural producers and industries quality, reliable water. The Federal Government has funded the $800,000 needed for the business case. The case will also explore other options including the use of drainage water, re-
placing open-channel systems with pipeline to recover 15 gigalitres of water, extending existing water networks, establishing managed aquifer recharge and better use of existing storages. If built, the plant would include supplying water to the proposed Myalup Primary Industries Reserve, including a proposed 500-hectare horticultural zone, and could support around 450 jobs. Federal Member for O’Connor Rick Wilson said delivering infrastructure for local communities had been a hallmark of the current Federal Government.
“This business case is yet another example of the Commonwealth backing the infrastructure needs of WA’s South West,” Mr Wilson said. “Of particular interest to Collie, one of the major projects the business case will investigate is construction of a new desalination plant at Wellington Dam,” he confirmed. “Having a really good look at this proposal is critical for the South West because, if found to be feasible, it could help secure water supplies for farmers and producers and create jobs during the construction phase.”
A NEW confidential helpline intended to support people struggling with drugs, alcohol and mental health issue is now live and available to Collie residents. The helpline is staffed by
qualified councillors ready to aid people currently struggling, and their families. In addition to providing emotion support, counsillors can help explore coping and relapse prevention strategies,
and discuss options and offer information on local services. The helpline is manned from 7am to 10pm every day, and can be reached by phoning ‘Here For You’ on 1800 here4u (1800 437 348).
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ONE YEAR ON: Collie-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns, with golden labrador Redgie, marks 12 months in office this week.
Hanns’ first year in review COLLIE-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns will mark 12 months in State Government this Sunday, citing her biggest achievement as the handling of the Ogden Street units. “To be part of a solution for our local people in our local community I think is probably one of the biggest achievements for me personally,” Mrs Hanns said. Mrs Hanns said she raised the idea of the units being a possible solution for the local housing shortage with Minister for Housing John Carey. As a result, Mrs Hanns secured funding and a refurbishment project began in an effort to turn the old government employee units into social housing. Her other achievements include helping local organisations and clubs to function by providing funding to cover, for example, air conditioning for Collie Bowling Club, GPS tracking equipment for the Scouts and support to the Anglicare Community Garden. Mrs Hanns is keen to continue working with the community to ensure local businesses are able to transition to the next phase for Collie, which she says is renewable and technological savvy industries and tourism. “It is absolutely (about) finding that employer, or employers, who will create jobs for a large
number of employees, whether that be in trades, mining and power generation, and being able to support those people to move into those roles as a result of the funding from Collie Futures Economic Advisory Group.” Mrs Hanns said the biggest challenge in the last 12 months has been COVID-19, but embraces the opportunity to be part of the team currently dealing with the pandemic. “It really has not been an easy job. It is not something I am familiar with, other than managing COVID in a school as a Deputy Principal,” Mrs Hanns said. “But in this role I am now helping people and helping to manage COVID in a way that deals with businesses that have been impacted or families who have been separated or are really concerned because they’re immunocompromised.” With it being International Women’s Day last Tuesday (March 8), Mrs Hanns highlighted how far politics has come. “Edith Cowan was the first woman to be elected in government and it took a hundred years for the hundredth woman to be elected,” Mrs Hanns said. “Additionally, a record number of women were elected at the last election. I was number 97 in the history of parliament.”
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RRRRR with Nola Green Art Gallery The new exhibition at the Art Gallery – Tithuyil, Moving with the Rhythm of the Stars – features work by Brian Robinson who won the first Collie Art Prize. The exhibition features prints in black and white with depictions of elements of space and space journeys. The art gallery is open from Thursday to Monday each week, from 10am to 4pm. Church open All Saints Church is open for viewing from 11am to 2pm on this Saturday, March 12. The inside of this church is well worth a look, with its Philip Goatcher mural, stained-glass windows and its extensive use of native timbers including jarrah and black boy. Riff Raff dancing Riff Raff dancing is on at the PCYC on Monday nights at 7.30pm. If you are interested in learning ballroom dancing this is the perfect opportunity to do so. Come at 7pm and you will be helped to brush up your moves. Ring Wendy on 0427 343 828 for more information. CWA lunches An early heads-up to let you all know that CWA soup and sandwich lunches will start in April, with proceeds from the first one going to the appeal for flood victims in Queensland and NSW. A donation tin will be there for anyone who wishes to make an extra donation. Visitor Centre The Visitor Centre has a wide range of local souvenirs and crafts, with woodwork a feature. If you have not been in recently, pop in and have a browse. Bingo Collie Eagles’ bingo is held each Thursday at the clubrooms. Doors open at 6.30pm, with eyes down at 7.30pm. All welcome, but masks
must be worn when entering the clubrooms. Board games The Collie Public Library holds a board game night on the third Friday of each month at 6.30pm. The library supplies a selection of games each month, but you are welcome to bring in your favourite and share with other gamers. Police rangers Police rangers’ nights have returned to the PCYC on Mondays, 4.30pm to 6.30pm for 11 years old and up. This is a cost-free activity and enquiries are welcome. Signing centre If you have documents which need witnessing, Collie Justices of the Peace offer a signing centre at the Collie courthouse Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays from 9.30am to 12 noon, and on Thursdays from 1.30pm to 3pm. Op shops The Anglican Op Shop at Noyes Hall is open from Tuesday to Friday each week from 9am to 3pm. Vinnies operates out of the former Bargain Barn building (with entrance by the side lane) and is open Mondays to Fridays, 9am to 1pm. Parkrun Collie River Trail parkrun is held every Saturday at 8am at Soldiers’ Park. You can run, walk, stroll, bring your kids, your dog on a leash, or push a pram. This is for fun and exercise, not a competition. Send it in This column offers free publication of events for not-for-profit clubs and organisations or for items of social news. If you would like to have details of your events or organisation published in this column, send copy to nola.crvbulletin@gmail.com by 5pm on Fridays, or pop a note in her letterbox at 87 Jones Street.
JODIE HANNS, Member for Collie-Preston, reports ...
WA’s hard border
A WEEK ago, WA’s hard border controls came to an end. It was a date that many people had waited for, indeed, contacted my office pleading for the border to come down. Just as many people contacted my office asking for the border to remain in place. Either way, it has been a challenging time but the border arrangements did what they were designed to do – keep our community safe. As always, our Premier followed the expert health advice and took a cautious approach. He made these comments when the borders were eased last week, and I want to share them with you: “At various points over the last two years Western Australia leveraged its geographical isolation to keep a once in a century pandemic at bay. When it was safe, we allowed unrestricted travel with jurisdictions that were free from COVID-19. “When things got bad in other parts of the country, it meant travel was limited to only the most exceptional and essential reasons. “Just as the Commonwealth shut Australia’s international borders, WA became the island within an island. And it worked. We avoided long, debilitating lockdowns, and we achieved some of the best health and economic results in the world. We avoided needless deaths. Western Australians lived lives that would have been unimaginable anywhere else in the world, free from fear of COVID-19, especially the elderly and the immunocompromised. But we do recognise the border’s overwhelming success was not without cost. “It affected people whose lives spanned state lines, and those with family around the country. And for that, I’m so thankful to those Western Australians for their sacrifice to help keep our whole State safe. Our hard border has now served its purpose. WA avoided the worst of the pandemic. No matter what your opinion is of WA’s border controls – you should know that your sacrifices saved lives, and every Western Australian is thankful. “It had been over a hundred years since Western Australia last had a hard border to keep out the Spanish Flu. So, with the end of the hard border, can I just say: Thank you.”
AH, THE heady days of retirement where every day is Sunday and the week stretches ahead of you with the promise of so many glorious opportunities for doing exactly what you want. No nine to five grind, no deadlines to meet, no meetings to attend, no boss to appease, no rushing hither and thither trying to cram your social life into the weekend. No, you’ve reached that golden time of your life where the kids are off your hands and the world is beckoning. But wait, the ink has barely dried on your farewell card from work and you’re still hitting your straps for this new way of life when a global pandemic hits. The world as you know it turns on its head and next thing two years have passed. Look, I’m thrilled that we in Western Australia have come through this relatively unscathed, but it does rather dent one’s confidence in travelling further afield. And where to start with all that endless time waiting to be filled? Rather like the transition from high school to university, you suddenly have to take responsibility for yourself. You can choose whether to participate in lectures, or your life, or not. Choose wisely because you can be sure that poor choices are going to rise up and bite you on the proverbial eventually. Unstructured days have a bad habit of slipping by way too fast. How is it March already? So you start filling your calendar with fun things to do like trips to the movies, a show or two, finding quirky little cafes for lunch, catching up with old friends for coffee. But underlying all this is the nagging thought that you can’t shrug off - your bank account is now a one way street. Whatever funds come out are not being replenished. This is it folks, spend too much now and in the future you could end up having to rely on handouts from your children. Oo - er! Ha! You thought your kids were off your hands? They may have physically left home but their stuff hasn’t. Should they acquire bulky camping gear or musical equipment that doesn’t fit in their one bedroom flat, never fear, there’s tons of room at mum and dad’s. Not to mention those kindergarten drawings and other school related masterpieces that you can’t bear to part with. But wait again. Unlike in other parts of the world, or even other parts of the country, we have a roof over our heads, fresh water on tap and food is plentiful. We can enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the bush and it doesn’t cost us anything. The sound of the birds, the wind rustling in the trees and clear blue skies are priceless. Now, is anyone in need of a swag?
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Campfires You would think people would be aware of the fire risk this summer, given the serious fires which have occurred. Local people spending time around the backwaters of the weir and the river were disturbed to see campfires burning during a prohibited burning period. However, one bright spark commented on social media that as there was nothing about this on the Emergency WA page, it was ok to light fires. He claimed to never have heard of a prohibited burning period. Worsley residents had water bombers operating near their homes on Monday when two fires were alight in the area. COVID capers Having lived pretty much mask free for the last couple of years, some of us are still coming to terms with the measures designed to keep us safe. One former local who drove from Mandurah on the weekend for a catch-up with his old classmates was dismayed to find that while he had his SafeWA, he didn’t have his driver’s licence on him, and wasn’t allowed into the venue. Another local was on his way into another venue and suddenly realised he had left his mask in the car, parked on the other side of the busy main street. Not a problem, he quickly emptied his Coke bottle, squashed it flat and held it in front of his face. This of course did not meet the guidelines, but the venue had some spare masks and he was given one to wear.
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Tony focuses on Collie
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COLLIE has a camera man who has recorded many local events over the years, but most people would associate Tony Briggs with speedway before films come to mind. The name may ring a bell – and so it should, as this is another little-known passion of his, ringing the bells at All Saints’ Church, but more of that later. Tony got his start making films in 1981, when he acquired a 25 kilogram porta-pak video home system (vhs). “We were on holidays, and I carried that up Pagsanjkan Falls in Manila, in a dugout canoe,” he recalls. “Technology has moved on since then.” Tony said he has always been interested in filming, and first got his passion for taking pictures of his children at home on very basic equipment. When he got a Handycam, it made things a lot easier, and he started videoing weddings as a hobby. “Then I started doing football matches. I got three or four seasons of the Saints football team,” he said. “I did a bit of hockey, but I was too involved in playing to do much of that. “But I have historical stuff on camera, quite a few things such as float parades in front of the old railway station. “I have the 100-million tons of coal celebration with the train coming into the railway station from Bunbury. “The opening of the PCYC building, I have that. “And I filmed the last Griffin Gate-to-Gate (a foot race from one side of the Muja open-cut mine to the other) from the back of a ute. “Bob Greig got me to do that.” He recalls that two days before that race, heavy rains fell
ON AIR: Tony Briggs presenting an outside broadcast for Collie Community Radio. and flooded the bottom of the pit, which nearly caused the event to be cancelled. “It caused a lot of road damage that had to be repaired before the last gate-to-gate could be run.” With the Collie Repertory Club in full swing at that time, presenting plays, musicals and music halls, Tony offered to film productions. “I had two little pencil mikes set up on the front of the stage, and I filmed from the back of the hall,” he said. “The quality of the recording of some of the songs is amazing considering the primitive equipment.” Some of those songs have been loaded on to the data bank at Collie Community Radio, so local audiences can still hear the voices of the late Rob Simm, and the young husband and wife team, Ray and Rhonda McGill, singing songs from “Oklahoma” and the South Sea Islands music hall.
While he usually filmed the performance, with the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta, “HMS Pinafore” he covered the building of the sets and some of the rehearsals as well. Tony has transferred a lot of those Rep Club shows from VHS on to DVD, and donated them to the Coalfields Museum, although he said even this technology has been surpassed by using thumb drives instead of individual discs. “Now, I can get all those rep club shows onto one external drive,” he commented. He covered Collie Speedway meetings from the late 1980s, so he has some of that history. Lately, he has been streaming speedway meetings live so people at home can see the action. Another session of live streaming was connected to his bell ringing hobby, when the worldwide Ellacombe bell festival was held last year.
AT THE KEYBOARD: Tony Briggs playing the All Saints’ bells from the specially notated music scores.
For that occasion, the All Saints church bells were repaired. The bells are tubular, suspended from a frame, and operated in the tower of the church by pushing handles rather like those of a wheelbarrow, which cause the bells to be struck. “The bells are nearly 100 years old, and I have done a bit of maintenance over the years,” Tony said. The rope used to suspend the bells is a type of cotton rope and had become badly frayed, so tradesmen from South32 repaired them before the Ellacombe festival. Tony learned to play the bells through the church youth fellowship, which met on Wednesday nights when he was young. “Lots of the young guys had a go on them,” he said. “That was just one of our activities. “Until last year, I used to ring the bells every Christmas eve, and for weddings. “I had a lot of people say to me (after the Ellacombe event) that they had no idea the bells were there. “Some Ellacombe bells are just rung as chimes, but the All Saints ones have always also been played as tunes. “The internet is great, because you can now download music especially for the bells.” The bells all have key names on them, so instead of notes on the music sheet, there is a string of letters, so you don’t have to read music to play them, just know the alphabet. When he has spare time, Tony intends to get all his films loaded onto his computer, so that a lot of Collie’s social and sporting history is preserved forever.
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Collie Art Gallery co-ordinator Payam Parishanzadeh and president Trudi Curran with Dianne and Dan Mossenson of Mossenson Gallery in front of a print of Brian Robinson’s winning entry in the inaugural Collie Art Prize.
Rhythm of the stars at art gallery
THE winner of the inaugural Collie Art Prize, Brian Robinson, is the artist behind Tithuyil, Moving with the Rhythm of the Stars, the latest exhibition at the Collie Art Gallery. The exhibition was officially opened by Dan Mossenson, of Mossenson Galleries, who spoke about the artist and his inspiration. Guests at the opening were impressed with the collection of works, which can be seen at the gallery, Thursdays to Mondays, from 10am to 4pm.
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Contributer: KYM SAUNDERS From the Collie Mail, March 14, 2002
Coal deal turns up the heat Western Power “turned up the heat” in a stand-off with Collie’s coal mining companies over coal supplies - by becoming a coal supplier itself. The state power company completed a deal to supply Worsley Alumina’s Collie refinery with at least 300,000 tonnes of coal over three years. Coles bids for full Saturday trading Collie’s Coles supermarket asked the Collie Shire Council in 2002 to consider granting it permission to trade all day on Saturdays. Store Manager Michael Ackrell said that the Collie store was the only Coles supermarket in Western Australia not to remain open on Saturday afternoons. Works plan to boost Wellington access The State Government spent $600,000 on capital works in the expanded Wellington National Park. The works program included new facilities as well as upgrades to several key roads to provide better and safer access to a number of spots along the Collie River. Training report neglects the regions, say critics Training and further education in regional areas was neglected in a report that came out for a public comment in 2002, according to then Greens’ SouthWest MLC Christine Sharp. She claimed the report had very little in it about the difficulties of education and training in regional areas. Sport Saints sizzle in grand final Saints proved they were the strongest team in the cricket competition when they easily accounted for their nearest rival Bullfinch in the 2002 grand final.
CHURCH NOTICES ALL SAINTS’ ANGLICAN CHURCH: 46 Venn Street. Church Services: Every Sunday at 9am. Morning tea after the service. Holy Communion: First and second Sundays of each month. Revd. Lynda Myres is on long service leave until August. Bible study: Noyes Hall, 4pm on Wednesday Op shop: Open Tuesday to Thursday 9am - 3pm Warden and op shop manager: Gwen Molnar. Phone 9734 4020 or mobile 0429 375 598. Email: collieanglican@gmail.com Website: www.allsaintschurchcollie.org BAPTIST CHURCH: Cnr Prinsep and Elouera Streets, North Collie. Church Enquiries: Pastor Timothy van Aarde 0450 880 775. Collie Hospital Chaplain: Timothy van Aarde. Sunday Service : 9.30am Visitors Welcome. Sunday School during Service. Ladies Bible Study Group: Tuesday 10am at the Church. Prayer Meeting: Monday 5pm-6pm at the Church. CHURCH OF CHRIST: 165 Prinsep Street. Minister: Dave Carr, 9734 1361; 0416 784 146. Elder: Evan Mandry 9734 1354. Sundays: 9.30am, Family Service and Kids Church. Thursdays: 9.30am, Craft & Friendship – Phone Heather 9734 4066 Saturdays: 7.30am, Periodically, Breakfast – Phone Evan 9734 1354. Weekly Bible studies on various days. All enquiries welcomed. Vision Radio (87.6FM) is a Ministry of our Church. Please direct enquiries or outages to Dave Carr. COALFIELDS BAPTIST CHURCH: An old fashioned, independent Baptist Church. You are warmly invited to join us for our worship service, Sunday, 2pm, CWA Hall Throssell Street. Enquiries Pastor Chris Manessis 9797 0056, 0439 970 059. pastorcbcaustralind.com FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH: 46 Johnston Street, Collie. All are welcome to join with us in fellowship. Friday: Food Ministry 10am-12noon, Prayer meeting 7pm Sunday: 10am morning service. Sunday School during service. For enquiries phone Pastor Garry Fisher on 9734 3796. ST BRIGID’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Parish Priest: Fr. Gerald Tan Secretary: Marie Hicks. 0414 755 054. Office: 9734 2183. Email: collieparish@westnet.com. au Weekend Masses: Collie: 6.00pm Saturday, 10.00am Sunday. Darkan: 8.00am, 1st and 3rd Sunday each month. Confession/Reconciliation and Baptisms by request. Vinnie’s shop: 9734 5664. Shopping hours: 9am to 1pm, Monday to Friday.
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Battler Joe and the Premier SALUTING THEIR SERVICE Contributor: GRAHAME OLD TWO knockabout larrikin boys from the bush were quick to enlist into the Second AIF when World World II broke out. One would go on to become WA’s longest serving Premier, the other would return home to work in his beloved town of Collie. David Brand (WX1030) was born in Dongara in 1912. He was working in Kalgoorlie when he enlisted into the AIF in November, 1939. Joseph Nettleton (WX7829) was born in Marrinup in 1919. He was working in Collie when he enlisted in the AIF in August, 1940. Both were allocated to WA’s 2/11th Battalion and went away to war in North Africa together. Military service leads to mates made for life, no matter what careers are pursued in later life. The following is a copy of an article about war time mates, written by Morrie Carr, one of WA’s top columnists. The article was supplied to the Collie Cardiff RSL Sub Branch by local identity Mr Ed Riley. It appeared in the Daily News under the heading of “War time mates”. At the Collie Workers Club a few days ago, they were talking politics and the late Sir David Brand, former Premier of the State, was mentioned. This encouraged somebody to recall another afternoon in the club, some years ago, when the Daily News was delivered and members read of Sir David’s death. Sir David was liked and respected by people of all political leanings and this was reflected as the club members discussed the sad news. A voice from a remote corner of the bar said: “You’re t-t-talkin’ about me old mate D-DDave.” It was Joe Nettleton, one of the town’s characters. Joe, who has since died, was wearing a singlet, work shorts and thongs. He had evidently been at the bar for a long time. Everybody looked around as Joe, who had a slight stammer, continued: “Good b-b-b-bloke Dave. I’m going to P-P-Perth for his funeral.” The others in the bar wondered when and how Joe would have met Sir David. But Joe carried on: “The last time I saw D-Dave was after I’d been on the scoot at the Federal
WX7829 Private Joseph Thomas Nettleton, 2/11th Battalion a patient at the Australian General Hospital in Aitape, New Guinea 1944. Hotel. I’d had a b-b-bloody good session and was walkin’ home. “Well, I’ve just got to the front of the council chambers when this b-b-bloody great big black car pulls up and a bloke in a monkey suit and a cap on ‘is ‘ead jumps out and opens the door. “B-b-blow me down if me old mate D-D-Dave doesn’t get out. “Ow ya goin’ D-D-Dave?” says I. “The b-b-bloke in the monkey suit says: ‘You can’t speak to the P-P-Premier like that.’ “An’ I says to ‘im p-p-pig’s b-bbum! “Then D-D-Dave gets out of the car, sticks out ‘is ‘and, and says: ‘Joe ‘ow wonderful to see you after so many years. Would you like a b-b-beer?’ “Too right, I says. “D-D-Dave and me leave the bloke in the monkey suit gapin’ an’ walk over to the C-C-Colliefields pub where we ‘ave a few beers before D-D-Dave goes off to ‘is meetin’. “Of course I stayed on till stumps with every bugger wantin’ to know ‘ow I know D-DDave B-B-Brand. “Well I gets to work (at the Muja Power Station) next mornin’, c-c-crook as a bloody dog. I didn’t think I’d last till mornin’ tea an’ I ‘ad me time cut out t-t-trying to make meself scarce from the boss. I’d been c-c-crook before, but this was b-b-bloody dreadful. “I looks down at the office b-bblock and who should be pullin’ up in the b-b-big b-b-black car, but me old mate D-D-Dave an’ the bloke in the monkey suit. “I yells out: ‘‘Ow ya goin’ D-DDave?’ “D-D-Dave walks over to me and says: ‘Allo Joe. ‘Ow did ya pull up after last night mate? “I says: B-B-Bloody crook,
D-D-Dave. I think me throat’s been cut. “D-D-Dave gives me a slap on the shoulder an’ says: ‘You’ll c-ccome good Joe,’ an’ then he leaves to meet the bosses.
“Five minutes later the b-bbloke in the monkey suit finds me. He gives me a b-b-big bottle of Johnny Walker, b-b-bloody black label, too, c-c-compliments of D-D-Dave. “Well, I gets this into me and didn’t fire a shot for the rest of the d-d-day. “Knock-off came an’ I’m ‘eadin’ for the main gate when a voice behind me says: ‘Hey Joe, c-c-can I see ya for a minute?’ It was Reg Smith, the big boss. “Reg wants to know ‘ow I know Sir David Brand and I tells ‘im: ‘Dave and I shared the same b-b-bloody tent for three years in the last war.’” Dave and Joe – the Premier and the Battler – were really the best of mates, and, as many will testify, Sir David wasn’t the sort of bloke to forget his mates. Footnote: The 2/11th Battalion initially trained at Northam in late 1939 before joining the 18th Brigade of the Sixth Australian Division in NSW for further training. In March 1940, the battalion returned to WA before deploying for overseas service on April 20, 1940. After further training in Palestine and Egypt the battalion went into action against the Italians in Libya. The battalion took part in the capture of Tobruk during January, 1941.
WX1030 Cpl David Brand, 2/11th Battalion (photo taken after the war.) When the Italians surrendered the battalion was deployed to assist in the defence of Greece against the German Army. When Greece was overrun, the battalion was evacuated to Crete, where it subsequently surrendered to the Germans with the majority of personnel taken prisoner. The battalion was then reinforced and re-organised in Palestine and took part in the defence of Libya. The battalion was returned to Australia in 1942 when the invasion of northern Australia by the Japanese was expected. The battalion later saw action against the Japanese during the Aitape-Wewak campaign in New Guinea before being disbanded in 1945.
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Amaroo’s big CARS Day AMAROO Primary School students and staff celebrated their whole-school positive behaviour support (PBS) last Friday. The school has adapted the overarching CARS philosophy, which stands for Care, Achieve, Respect and Safe.
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DEATHS BATTISTA (Vincenzo): Condolences to dear Zia Pasqualina, Josie and all the family. Remembering a kind and dear Uncle of Frank, Anne, and family. Rest in peace.
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DIRECTOR CORPORATE SERVICES CEO PERSONAL ASSISTANT RECORDS CO-ORDINATOR The Shire of Collie is seeking highly motivated individuals to join our staff. Details of all positions listed above, along with closing dates can be found on the Shire’s website www.collie.wa.gov.au/ council/employment/ Instructions for submitting your application can be found on our website or you can call into the Administration Office to collect a hard copy. Applicants should read the related job descriptions to decide if the position matches their skill set. Applications should be addressed to Human Resources Officer at hr@collie. wa.gov.au. Please include the job title of the position you are applying for in the email subject line. Alternatively, you can send your application in writing to: “Confidential – Human Resources Officer” Shire of Collie Locked Bag 6225 Collie WA 6225 Stuart Devenish Chief Executive Officer
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The Funeral Service for Helen Marie (Honey) Chitty of Collie will take place in St Brigid's Church, Collie at 11.00am on FRIDAY (18.3.2022), followed by a Burial in the COLLIE Cemetery at 12.00 Noon
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IN MEMORIAM RICHARDS (Lorrie): 1.7.33- 8.3.20. Two years Mum, forever in our hearts, loved and remembered every day. Michelle, Mick, Neil, Jennifer and families.
PUBLIC NOTICES COLLIE ROTARY CLUB: Drop your cans at Collie Mowers and More or cite the account number C10397872 at the Cash for Cans depot to help raise funds for community youth programs.
TENDERS Tender 01/2022 Recreation Ground Lighting Renewal, Collie Tenders are invited from suitably qualified and experienced contractors for the Collie Recreation Ground Lighting project. Tender documents available for download: Tenderlink: https:/www.tenderlink.com/collie/ Tenders must be submitted electronically via Tenderlink. Tenderlink Enquires: Asset Officer Christine Szostak 08 9734 9000. Technical Enquiries: Director Technical Services Rick Miller 08 9734 9000. Tender submissions close 2pm Tuesday 29 March 2022.
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The Funeral Service for Ryan James Lavell of Collie and Port Hedland will take place in the Crematorium Chapel, Belcher Street, Bunbury at 1.00pm on TUESDAY (15.03.2022). Due to current Covid-19 restrictions please register your attendance at Ryan's eTribute: barrettfunerals.com.au A webcast will be available on the eTribute for those unable to attend.
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Fourth division stays in top spot BOWLS COLLIE Bowling Club men’s Tuesday teams played Busselton last week. The first division played at home where Jeff Crowe, Terry Uren, Les McCamish and Ray Colgan won 24 to 15. Rob Ferris, Jamie Parker, Kevan McKenzie and Rod Garner won 28 to 18. Collie 4 points to Busselton nil. The fourth division travelled to Busselton and came home with all four points. Ian Bushell, Tom Gale, Barry Lowe and Neil Roberts won 19 to 18. Wayne Simmonds, Peter Kaurin, Jamie Godfrey and George Saggers won 23 to 17. With one game to play the fourth division team cannot be knocked off top spot and the finals which get underway on March 22 and 29 in Collie. THE ladies’ championship fours, sponsored by Heather Gibbs, continue today with the final round next Thursday, March 17, if required. Members not playing in the event will play social bowls or cards. THERE was a good turnout for last week’s Wednesday meat pack event. As usual there were two games played but with the same partners. The winning combination was Ray Colgan and Peter Kaurin with 4 plus 15. Second were Tom Edwards and Wayne Simmonds with 4 plus 12 and third Trevor Welsh and Rose Colgan. COOLER conditions prevailed for last week’s Wednesday night community bowls. Derby Road were the winners. This is their second win, having won in the third week of the six-week competition. SUNDAY scroungers attracted a good attendance for the Chris Sanford sponsored event. The rink winners going into the final, in winning order, were Jim McElroy, Ric Daniel, Ray Colgan. Krys Roberts and Jamie Godfrey. The highest scorer was Ric Daniel and the consolation winner was Jillian McKenzie. THE Collie men’s drawn championship triples, Sundays March 20 and 27. Must be available for both days. Nomination forms are on the notice board.
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Historic bikes hold their first meet at Motorplex
HORSE RACING PADDY’S Shadow, trained by local Raquel Williams, won the 2100-metre Bunbury Cup in a dead heat with True Attraction on Saturday. Utgard Loki placed third. Due to the unique ending of the race, the winnings for first and second place were divided between both connections. A second trophy is to be made and awarded to the second of the winning owners. Despite jockey Shaun O’Donnell going up a weight class to 57 kilograms, the added weight proved no problem for the seven-year-old thoroughbred Paddy’s Shadow. Williams said her horse will now take the next few months off. “She will come back for the Strickland Stakes in June,” Williams said. This was the mare’s second consecutive Cup win.
MOTORCYCLE RACING HISTORIC Competition Motorcycle Club of WA (HCMCWA) had their first race meeting of the year at Collie Motorplex last weekend. The club caters for bikes from pre-war to modern day and sidecars from all eras. There is also a junior development program for ages 11 to 16 year-olds run by club coach Rob Clarke from Clarke Coaching. On Saturday, riders tested their bikes for the first time this year and all riders were happy to be back at the track. On Sunday, 120 entries and 85 riders began the day at 9am, with qualifying then racing. In total, there were 24 races throughout the day with five laps each. HCMCWA president David Gapes said there was some good, close racing all day with a few recoveries but no injuries. This was pleasing considering it has been three months since many of the riders had been on the track. “The highlight of the
FIRST MEET: Historic Competition Motorcycle Club of WA members Sam Watson and Eamon Hegarty during the sidecars historic race at Collie Motorplex last weekend. day was eight juniors on the starting grid, with Lenny Cowley finishing first for the day, followed by Calvin Moylan in second and Jack Dowling third. “Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 regulations and directives, spectators were unable to attend. “The HCMCWA apologises but it was out of their control and they hope by their next meeting, spectators will be
able to attend,” Mr Gapes said. The next meeting is Easter weekend, April 16 and 17, at Collie Motorplex. Results: Period three: First, John Pitcher; second, Suellyn Luckett; third, Andrew Orford. P4 350: First, Tony Logan; second, Bob Hull; third, Stephen Lloyd-Cox. 125GP: First, Hayden Tre-
versh; second, Richard Beatry; third, Ian Hughes. Moderns: First, Michael King; second, Kris Vance; third, Samuel Lloyd-Cox. P6 750: First, Paul Smith; second, Glen Ottley; third, Mark Ackermans. Sidecars historic: First, Andrew Davies and Joshua Mathers; second, Richard Williams and Gabrielle Watson; third, Mark Ackermans and Samuel Lloyd-Cox.
Giblett and Crowe prevail in Saturday stableford GOLF COLIN Giblett and Doug Crowe each amassed 41 stableford points to head the great mixed field of 76 players in last Saturday’s 18 hole stableford event, sponsored by Trevor Graham and Bruce Miller, at Collie Golf Club. Giblett took first place honours on a countback, finishing with the terrific gross score of one over par 73. Crowe was relegated to the runner up position with his best round in a while. Brett Smith finished third with his good score of 39. In fourth position, with 37 was Alan Kent, followed by Ste-
phen Miller, Bill Hammond and Michelle Tate, each on 36. Ron Annandale, Jay Robinson and Dot Lawrence on 35 were next, then came Kevin Ireland and Gary Old with 34. Visitor Trent Smith received a sleeve of golf balls for his round of 39. Highlights on the day were eagles to Michelle Tate, on the par five third hole, and Terry Reeves, on the par five first hole. As well as the normal Saturday novelties, extra novelties were provided by the sponsors to cover all 18 holes, a gesture welcomed by the respective winners. LAST Thursday’s nine-hole
scroungers resulted in a runaway win to Rick Shea with the great score of 23 stableford points. Runner up, on 20, was Troy Sheppard, making his presence felt after a lengthy break. Greg White and Ray McGill were next on 19 followed by Joe Italiano, on 18, then came Shanks Shannon, Gary Old and Chris Shannon with 17. Novelty winners were Ross Davidson (No. 1), Troy Sheppard (4), Ray Cooper (6) and Ron Annandale (9). SUE Earnshaw won last week’s Wednesday’s nine-hole ladies’ competition on a countback from Krystyna Scoffern,
with each lady scoring 17 points. In a further countback, Bev Moyses took out third place from Angela Ireland on 16. Nancy Lynn, with 15, and Rhonda Annandale, with 14, each received a golf ball for their respective great scores. Novelties went to Vicki Graham (No. 4) and Annette Atherton (9). ROB Cavanagh blitzed last week’s Tuesday’s leisure day field with the great score of 43 stableford points. Runner up, on 39, was Shanks Shannon, followed by Eric Annandale on 37. Vicki Graham and Graham Williams were next on 35 followed by Gary Old and Charlie
Buemi on 34. Terry Ellery was the day’s best vet with 36. Novelties were won by Danny Cheng (Nos 4 and 18), Shanks Shannon (7), Charlie Buemi (9) and Jay Robinson (14). THIS week’s events – Today (Thursday, nine-hole scroungers; Saturday, 18-hole par, sponsored by the life members; Tuesday, leisure day; Wednesday, ladies’day. The Riverside Open weekend gets underway on Friday, March 18, with the Henderson Hardware four-ball-best-ball stableford, followed by the Bendigo Bank/Coverley family Riverside Open stableford on Saturday and Sunday.
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Eagles brace for new regs ALL THE GOOD SPORTS ARE IN THE BULLETIN
THE Collie Eagles Football Club is preparing for the full force of the new COVID-19 regulations, which limit crowds at outdoor venues to 500 people. Club president Brett Hansen said every aspect of the club’s operations will be impacted. “We get our revenue from gate sales and canteen, so without those being able to operate, it will affect us financially,” Mr Hansen said. “We could potentially lose sponsorship or players because of it.” Junior players are currently bussed to away games, which the club is anticipating will have to stop, with parents being called on to drive their children to games instead. Senior players already attend away games via private transport.
Mr Hansen said if the juniors cannot get themselves to away games, there is a chance the club will lose players. “It is hard to predict what will happen as the news is constantly changing,” Mr Hansen said. “We are dictated to by the State Government with what we can do, but when you see elite sport at Optus Stadium only being capped at 50 percent, and grassroots football crowds being capped at 500, it is a little hard to take.” The club begins its season on March 26, but that could change in the next few weeks. Mr Hansen said he is working with South West Football League, keeping on top of the situation, and ensuring all involved with the club are informed.
IMPACT: Collie Eagles Football Club president Brett Hansen is concerned about what the COVID regulations will mean for the club.