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Deaths • BAILEY, Elsie R e s p e c te d l o n g -t i m e member and life member of Sale Bridge Club. Sympathy to all the family. From Sale Bridge Club.

Bereavement Thanks • MORGAN, John. Thank you to everyone who came together to celebrate John's 70 won derful years. Your love and support, along with the many cards, messag es, phone calls, food, candles, flowers and plants we received has been overwhelming and so comforting. It has also been humbling to know that John was special to many people, lighting up their lives somewhere along his own life journey. Huge thanks to Sale Palliative Care, Sana Feizi and David Monash for their care and compassion, along with Brad and staf at Letts Funeral Directors for also ensuring we were able to carry out John's final wishes. We shall hold tight and always treasure amazing memories of our husband, Dad and Poppie, especially his love and devotion to his family, his quick wit and genuine concern for others. With heartfelt thanks, Wendy, Jy, Bree and families.

Birthday Memoriam • ARTHUR, Charles William. 28/3/1927 - 28/3/2002. Always thinking of you and the good times we shared. Love you always. Your loving wife Bet and family. Anniversaries • 31/3/1962

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Phillip & Pam

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Love from all the family

CHESTER, Rupert Arthur In Loving Memory of Lofty 11.2.1934 - 26.3.2022 Passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Loved husband of Eileen. Father of Kevin (dec.), Brian (dec.), Gary (dec.), Gavin, and Jennifer. Father-in-law of Sharyn and Kerry. Pa to Kristie, Kane, Holly, Luke, Jake, Zac, Teagan, Kaylah, and Rainer. Great Pa to 11 beautiful great grandchildren. We'll listen for your yodel As we sit around the fire, Sharing jokes and stories, And strumming the guitar. No doubt at times You'll be swearing at us from above, But we'll remember fondly Your character and love.

BISHOP, John of Stratford Passed away peacefully Birthdays • at the Sale Hospital on Tuesday, 22nd March 2022 Aged 89 years Dearly loved husband of BIRTHDAY GREETINGS Gwen. Loved father Geoffrey Tony, of Greg, Garry and Gordon, and the At rest their extended partners, family. (size 1column x 6cm) HANLEY, Raymond John 28.2.35 - 25.3.22 Passed away suddenly at Wilson Lodge, aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of Pat (dec.). Loving father of Julie (dec.), Lindy and Dianne. Father-in-law to Peter and Phil. Adored grandfather of Daniel, Tegan, Emily, Sarah and Tom. Great grandfather and Poppy Ray to Jaxon, Leo, Emmerson, Indiana, Billy, Ava and Levi. Special friend to Amy, Brad, Kel and Skye. Forever in our hearts I have memories in my heart That time can never touch Y o u r l o v i n g c a r e throughout the years When I was growing up You touched my life, shared my days, We were so close in so many ways Your weary days are over Your troubled nights have passed and in my heart, I know you have found peace at last. Reunited with mum and Julie. I will miss you Ray. Your loving daughter Lindy Rest peacefully now Ray - Peter. God looked around his garden And found an empty space He then looked down upon the earth And found a tired face, He put his arms around you And lifted you to rest The garden must be beautiful Because he only takes the best. Until we meet again Your loving daughter Di and son-in-law Phil. Ray, Pop, Poppy Ray You watched me grow from a child to a man. You were not only my pop but one of my best mates. We are all going to miss those visits from you most afternoons. Calling in for a cuppa or a cold beer before it got too dark. Thanks for all the great memories. No more suffering Ray Love Daniel and Amy. We will miss you so much Poppy Ray Love Jax, Leo and Emmy. xxx A beautiful memory, dearer than gold, Of a Pop whose worth can never be told, There's a place in my heart no one can fill I miss you Pop and always will. Love Tegan and Brad. We will always miss you Poppy Ray Love Indiana and Billy xx There is a place in my heart that is yours alone A piece in my life no other can know The tears in my eyes I can wipe away But the memories of you will always stay. Love always Emily, Kelvin, Ava, and Levi. Words are few My feelings deep The memories of you pop I will always keep Love Sarah xx Pop, You are a very special part of all the beautiful memories I have in my heart. Love Tom and Skye. HANLEY, Raymond John Memories are like the stars that shine They last until the end of time You are so special Loved brother of Dawn, brother-in-law and best mate of Kevin (dec.) Loved and cherished Uncle Racky to Karen Now at peace. 28.2.35 - 25.3.22 (87 years) My much loved very special only brother. We have stuck together from start to the end. Seeing you nearly every day through good times and bad times. I will miss cooking all the good things you like. No more pain now as you had for over 2 years. Resting now with all your loving family. I will miss you my brother and will think of you every day. Your ever-loving sister Dawn. R.I.P. Racky Memories of your fiery spirit and good heart will remain with us. I was thinking, would anyone else now end a conversation with me with a shake of the head and the words "Rab, you are hopeless", I guess not. Always remembered and loved for who you were. Your niece Karen (Rab) and husband Blue. Uncle Rak I will always remember our days sitting out the front of Nan's having a cuppa. Beautiful memories Love Chelsea, Brett, Jessica and Bev (dec.). Ray, You were a great friend and sparring partner for so many years. Our lively chats and crosswords will be very sorely missed. Rest easy. My love and most sincere condolences to your beautiful family. Love Nancy, Scobe and family. KELLY, (nee Quigley) Elizabeth Mary (Betty) Died at Heyfield on 23rd March 2022. Aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of Jim (dec.). Loved mother of Annette and Bernard (dec.). Mother-in-law of Angela. G r a n d m a o f S a r a , Matthew and James. Great grandma of Archie, Ruby, Ned, Jack, Zoe and Harriet. Daughter of the late Tom and Harriet Quigley. Sister to John (dec.) and Pat. Rest in Peace

HANLEY, Ray. In loving memory of my brother Ray. Rest in Peace Fay and Tony. HANLEY, Ray. "Racky" Much loved uncle of Lee-Anne and Tracey and families. Rest in Peace Condolences to Lindy and Dianne.

Nadene Louise. Passed away unexpectedly on March 16, 2022. Aged 48 years. Loved mother of Baydn and Ruby. Loved daughter of Sandra May Hatfield (dec.) and Geoff Hatfield. Sister of David and partner Chris. Loved partner of Merric.

Nadene Louise. Passed away suddenly on March 16, 2022. Aged 48 years. Loved daughter of Sandra May (dec.) and Geoffrey. Loved mother of Baydn and Ruby. Sister to David. At Peace

HATFIELD, Nadene. Our heartfelt sympathy to Geoff, David, Baydn and Ruby. In loving memory of such a special person gone too soon. MARSHALL, Barry Remembered, since the old Wandocka milk stand 1962. Old Wandocka through and through. Gratefully remembered as 'No sincererer companion should the chips be down'. Lloyd Anderson (Andre). MAWHINNEY, Barry John Passed on Monday 17th March. Cherished husband of Freda. Loving father of Setchen, Beverley and Baddley. Much loved brother of Jennifer (dec.), Doug and Nina. Adored grandfather of Georgina and CJ. Aged 80 years. Funerals •

The funeral of Mr John Bishop is appointed to leave the Stratford Mechanics Hall, Hobson St, Stratford after a service commencing at 2 pm NEXT FRIDAY (8th April, 2022) for the Stratford Lawn Cemetery. No flowers by request.

CHESTER, Rupert Arthur For funeral arrangements for Mr Rupert Arthur 'Lofty' Chester, please check our website or phone:

The funeral service for Mr Raymond John Hanley will be held at Delbridge Funeral Chapel, Marley Street Sale at 1pm on FRIDAY (April 1, 2022), followed by burial at the Sale Lawn Cemetery.

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The funeral service for Ms Nadene Louise Hatfield will be held at Our Chapel, 5 Queen St Maffra on FRIDAY (April 1, 2022) commencing at 12 noon. A Private Cremation will follow. KELLY (nee Quigley) Funeral Prayers for Mrs Elizabeth Mary (Betty) Kelly will be offered at St M i c h a e l ' s C a t h o l i c Church, George St Heyfield TODAY (March 29th, 2022) commencing at 1pm. At the conclusion of Prayers the cortege will leave the Church for the Heyfield Lawn Cemetery.

MAWHINNEY, Barry John A graveside service to celebrate the life of Barry will be held in the Wagga Wagga Lawn Cemetery, Brunskill Rd. Lake Albert on THURSDAY (31st M a r c h , 2 0 2 2 ) , commencing at 2:00 pm. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend or view the service via the livestream link below. https://funeralsofwaggaw agga.com.au/services

A memorial service for Ms Maree Mogridge will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Cathedral, Pearson Street Sale at 11am on TUESDAY (April 5, 2022).

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MAFFRA Under 18 Boys went through the Country Victoria Country Championships held in Ballarat undefeated to come away with the Division 3 title. On day one the Eagles played Melton for a close 36-29 win followed by a 65-34 win over Myrtleford qualifying them for Division 3. Sunday meant knock-out finals beginning with the quarter-final versus Bacchus Marsh where Maffra won 67-37. In the semi-final, a slow start against Yarrawonga meant the boys had to pick up their game in the second half and ran away with a 46-37 win. The grand final was against fellow Gippsland side Korumburra. The match was close all game, but the Eagles proved to strong in the end and ran out 54-40 winners. Top scorers in the grand final were Ryan Beale (15), Jett Killoran (12) and Will Ross (10). The Under 16 Girls also played over the weekend and had a good first day of competition winning two from four games over Terang and Moe with a close loss to Surfcoast meaning they went into Division 4. In the quarter-final on Sunday, the girls went down to Wallan 31-20 in a game that was close until the final few minutes.

ONE of the regions most beloved public sporting events is just a few days away and promises to be bigger and even more fun this year. The Rotary Race the Rubeena, which takes place on Sunday, April 3, pits runners against the 110-year-old Rubeena with runners making their way to the Port of Sale on the canal path, while the boat does its best to keep up on the water. “We’re excited by what this year might bring in terms of numbers,” race director Gerard Callinan said. “This is our fourth running of the event with each year seeing a larger number than the previous one, so, who knows, maybe we can crack the 400 this year. “We actually have two events, a 10-kilometre run starting at 7.30 at the Port of Sale, and the Rotary Race the Rubeena 5km, starting at 9.00am at the Longford Swing Bridge. All entrants for the 5km are bussed to the Swing Bridge from Race HQ at the Port of Sale. Once at the bridge and assembled, Wellington Shire Mayor Ian Bye will drop the flag for the race to start. “It attracts all sorts of people, from the family that use it as a stroll with the kids to the serious speedster who is out to claim a personal best and bragging rights over a mate,” Callinan said. The day will also see a community festival, starting at 10am at the Port of Sale celebrating the

Rubeena’s 110th Birthday. The event, run by the Rotary Club of Sale, has raised money for various causes over its life, ranging from the Intensive Care Unit at Sale Hospital to this year’s project, which is the Sale Wetlands Trail, which is about to commence. The project will see sheeting, boardwalks and improvement to the eastern side of the Sale Common allowing easier access for walkers, runners and cyclists. Registrations to the Rotary Race the Rubeena can be made at racetherubeena.com.au

BOISDALE chaser Dot’s Delight landed the biggest success of her young career with a dominant victory in the McKenzie Cleaning and Maintenance Maiden Final (440m) at the Sale Greyhounds on Sunday. The talented daughter of Aston Dee Bee turned the final into a one-act affair as she jumped straight to the front from box seven and never looked back. Dot’s Delight ($3.20fav) strolled home by a commanding 4 ½ length margin in a good time of 25.04 seconds. The win was the second from five starts for the Dawn Johnston-trained chaser. Three heats of the GRV Vic Bred Series for restricted win greyhounds were run and won. A rare dead heat in the third heat proved the talking point. Shake and Treble ($2.10fav) and Dr Dean ($14.30) could not be split by the judge after each running 25.25 seconds, with the top two purses shared between respective trainers Andrew Paraskevas and Kimberley McMahon. The previous two heats were won by the favourites. Stromboli ($1.60fav) led all the way in the opening heat for Avalon trainer Jordan McQuillen, stopping the clock in 25.04 seconds. Those who steamed into the $1.30 on offer for High End needed a stiff drink after he staved off plucky Darriman chaser Dr Boone by a halflength in the second heat. It proved the quickest of the three heats as High End, trained by Peter Presutto at Devon Meadows, stopped the clock in 24.92 seconds. Elmo Rose won the 10th race of his career for Rosedale trainer Jeff Chignell in the Kasmic Cupcakes Mixed 3/4 (440m). Other winners on the program were as follows: Roman Hook (Charlie Galea), Indiana Phones (Ben Joske), Thylacine (Maria Barber), Lakeview Lola (Monique Whelan), Rip Off Roslyn (Elaine Johansen), Bernadette (William McMahon) and Extreme Harriet (Jodie Selleck, Tooradin).

MAFFRA and District Car Club will hold Round 2 of the 2022 racing season at the Boisdale Hillclimb Track this Sunday. Following on from a successful opening round of the Boisdale Hillclimb Series held in February, this event will also be a Short Track, day meeting. A large field of drivers and cars is expected to compete on the gravel surface, all racing against the clock to be the fastest on the day. Racing will commence at 10am. Located at 239 Boisdale/Newry Road, Boisdale, there will be free entry to all spectators and a kiosk will be open throughout the event. Further information about the Maffra And District Car Club and the Boisdale Hillclimb is available at www.madcc.com.au, or contact Adrian Britton on 0418 561 053.

SALE Netball Association representative teams played the Mountain Districts Netball Tournament on Sunday at the Knox Regional Netball Complex in Melbourne. Lisa Baker was courtside to take these photos.

RIVIERA Triathlon Club staged a successful 2022 edition of the Maffra Triathlon on March 20. A field of more than 170 participants were greeted with perfect weather conditions. The unique event had several options for everyone to have a try at triathlon. They were as follows: 1. Relay (Adult) - every team member did one leg of a triathlon (swim 100m, bike 7km and run 2km). 2. Team Triple (Adult) - every team member did a full triathlon (same distances as relay) then tagged the next person in the team. 3. Solo Triple (Adult) - one athlete competing by finishing three times full triathlon (three x 200m swim, three x 7km bike, three x 2km run). 4. Kids Micro Team (aged 5-7) - 20m swim, 250m run, 500m bike. 5. Kids Mid Team (aged 8-11) - 40m swim, 1.5km run, 600m bike. The club wishes to thank the 50 volunteers who made the triathlon possible along with the sponsors Riviera Triathlon Club, Wellington Shire Council, Maffra Community Sports Club and Maffra Tennis Club. Kids entertainment on the day was provided by Wacky Wombat Entertainment. The winners in each category were as follows: 5-7 boys - Boisdale Boys (Xavier Harper, Nathan Grey, Archie Noonan, Hamish Cairns). 5-7 girls - Little Chickens (Abigail Harper, Maddison White, Harriet McArthur, Elkie Ampfea). 5-7 mixed - Three Saints (Charlie Sammut, Willow Fairless, Cody Williams). 8-11 boys - Zoom Crew (Levi Vardy, Johnni Bramich,William Braden, Ocki Vardy). 8-11 girls - Golden Girls (Tayla Goode, Kendall Elliott, Indie-Rose Masters, Leah Huts, Indi Gieschen). 8-11 mixed - Mini Eagles (Summer Gieschen, Elke Horsford, Davey Miles, Nate Miles, Willow Matthews). Team Relay - Royles (Emily Boyle, Nathan Boyle, Ruth Hodge). Team Triple Male - SPS (Sparky Griebenow, Peter Miles, Simon Whitford). Team Triple Female - 10 Lives (Tracey Harper, Jenna White, Olivia McArthur). Team Triple Mixed - BBL (Bec Stobie, Lou Sullivan, Nick Cartledge). Solo Triple Male - Jason Havilah. Solo Triple Female - Alex Keith. Solo Triple Male (Under-18) - Arki Vardy. Solo Triple Female (Under-18) - Mia Whitford.

SALE basketballer Tayli Dimarco has been selected in the Victoria Country Under 16 women's team. After two missed championships in 2020 and 2021 the Victorian Under 16 teams are set to return. Four teams will head to Perth from Sunday, July 3 to Sunday, July 10 for the championships, returning to Warwick Stadium for the first time since 2017. Other Gippsland players in the squad are Indiana de Dios (Traralgon/Gippsland United), Grace Larkins (Southern Peninsula/ Gippsland United) and Sophie Taylor (Warragul/Dandenong). Traralgon's Mica Nightingale has been listed as an emergency.

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LONGFORD Trailer Hire have achieved what no other team could in this season’s Touch competition – they defeated the highly fancied Drop Kicks 8-4. At half-time they led 4-2, with the same score repeated in the second half. The Drop Kicks would have gone into the game a likely winner as they have many fast and talented players, however as Longford were without Ren Crunden-Smith, Kyle Grummisch and Oscar Crunden-Smith resulting in several players stepping up to the plate and playing their best game of the season. Youngsters Brysen Nottle and Brodie Towers set the standard and were ably supported by Jack Neal, Mason Annear and Sammy Churches. The first score for the night came when the Drop Kicks Leigh Taiapa weaved his way through the pack to put the ball down. Longford’s Brodie Tower replied with Jack Neal and Brysen Nottle adding to the score line. Henry Ropeti then made a classy try just before the main break. Towers made the first try in the second half with Taiapa replying for The Drop Kicks. Jack Neal added one with Towers adding two more to take Longford’s tally to eight. The Drop Kicks’ Andrew Campbell scored one to take the score to four. James Manawatu played his first game for The Drop Kicks and with his skill base will be a valuable player for his team. Best players were Towers, Taiapa, Neal, Rhiannon Massey and Aysia Te Patu with Isla McCarthy winning the encouragement award. Corey Siebel’s Mustangs just got over the line when they defeated Porky’s 7-5. This was an even contest with seven players scoring on the night. In each half, the Mustangs has scored one more try than that of Porky’s giving them the win with seven tries to five. Ryan Rosenberger top scored with three tries. Antonia Keedle-Grandeza two with one each to Patrick Doherty and Seibel. Shannan O’Connor and Dai Rushdi each scored two for Porky’s, Alana Ogilvy made one. Best players were Ryan Rosenberger, Dai Rushdi, Keedle-Grandeza, O’Connor and Tara Smeaton with Nicola Rosenberger winning the encouragement award. The Pink Panthers and Phoenix played in what appeared to be a one-sided game, however the referee advised that this was not the case as Phoenix made the Panthers earn every try they made. At half-time the Pink Panthers led 4-3, however in the second half they added four more to Phoenix two for an 8-5 win. Simon Driessen top scored for the Panthers with three tries. Jason Edwards and Albert Van de Vyver each added two with Skute making one. Kyung Stewart was Phoenix top scorer with three and Kerry Shotter scored two. Shotter has played a brilliant attacking game for the past three games. His determination has enabled him to score in each game that he has played. Best players were Driessen, Stewart, Edwards, Kate Laskowski and Ursula Barnsley with Marinda Laskowski winning the encouragement award. The Drop Kicks remain on top of the ladder with 22 points and 215.6 per cent followed by Longford Trailer Hire 22 & 159.5, Pink Panthers 15 & 106.8, Mustangs 13 & 72.6, Poky’s 11 & 72.9 and Phoenix 10 and 61.3. Tomorrow night’s games at 6.30pm Phoenix play Porky’s [referee Mustangs] and The Drop Kicks play Pink Panthers [referee Longford]. At 7.20pm Mustangs plays Longford Trailer Hire [referee Phoenix].

SALE Junior Fire Brigade competed at the State Junior Championships in Mooroopna on March 19-20. Sale won the Under-14 years coupling for four competitors. They also won the U/14 two competitor marshall event and received a third place in the U/14 two competitor wet event. Sale finished third in the U/14 aggregate and fifth in the grand aggregate. The junior team consisted of Dana King, Riley Harbert, Daniel King, Izac Thexton, Ethan Monck, Ruth King and Jessica Monck. Last weekend, it was the Sale Fire Brigade senior members to contest the State Championships, which were also held at Mooroopna. Sale seniors competed in the A grade section. They received a second place in the A grade Y coupling for four competitors. Sale also finished fifth in the A section Hydrant and tanker event. Dana King competed in the female one competitor marshall, which she won and set the record.

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