BENDIGO BANK HELPS LOCAL BROTHERS ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS
is in Year 10 at Yanco and has previously received a Rural Scholarship from Bendigo Bank Nagambie. The bank’s Board of Directors were so impressed with Darby’s commitment to his studies that they have decided to award him with a further Scholarship of $500.
Darby has also been able to work locally during his school holidays to further assist his learning.
Mrs Johnson said “We’re very proud to be able to provide Scholarships like this to the local community and we thank our customers who enable this. It comes down to the fact that the more people we have banking with us at our Nagambie branch, the more funds we have to return to the community. It really is as simple as that.”
Brothers Darby and Bryce McClaren are on their way to achieving their dream careers in the Nagambie.BendigolittleindustryAgriculturewithahelpfromBank
“I am very grateful to Bendigo Bank in supporting me to fulfill my dreams and study Agriculture at Yanco Agricultural High School. It is hard going to school so far from home and the support from Bendigo Bank provides through the Rural Scholarship really helps.” Darby said.
as part of our agriculture class. I enjoy being a part of the Cattle Showstock team preparing cattle for shows and sales. The school has great facilities, nice teachers and it is really interesting meeting students from all over NSW and hearing about their various farming operations, including citrus growers, cropping farms and very large sheep properties in outback NSW. It has been a big adjustment going to boarding school, but there is always something to do and it has definitely made me appreciate home more.” he Darbysaid.
“Our Rural Scholarship was launched in 2019 in recognition of the district’s significant farming community. After running annual Farmers’ events for the last few years from our Heathcote branch, our Board of Directors recognised that there was a real need for this type of Scholarship” Mrs Johnson said.
This is Bryce’s first year at Yanco and he has received $2,500 towards his studies from the local bank, which he has put towards school fees and “Assupplies.youwould expect, the uniform requirements for an Agricultural High School are a bit different to a regular secondary school. We have three uniforms; Formal, which includes a blazer, tie and akubra hat, Travel, which includes a polo shirt, blue jeans and school jacket and our agriculture practical uniform which is long sleeved work shirt, jumper, long khaki work pants with leather boots and a hat to meet the OH&S requirements of working outside on the farm with stock.” Bryce Brycesaid.
“When I am home during holidays, I work parttime with Tyson Bush at Nutrien Ag Solutions and Ben Minogue at DLS. I work as a yard hand, so I go to Shepparton Saleyards every Tuesday and help out at the sale. On non-sale days I help Tyson and Ben in supporting their clients in preparing stock for the markets. I am very grateful to Tyson and Ben for the opportunity to work with them and learn more about the role of a stock agent.” Darby said.
The boys have both been awarded the 2022 Bendigo Bank Nagambie Rural Scholarship which they have put towards the cost of their studies at Yanco Agricultural High School in “We’reNSW. thrilled to be able to offer this Scholarship to both Darby and Bryce.” said Nagambie Branch Manager Teri Johnson.
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“So far I have worked with dairy calves and pigs
For more information on Bendigo Bank Nagambie’s grant programs visit their website www.heathcotenagambie.community
is enjoying his classes and practical agricultural work.
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Strathbogie Shire Mayor Cr Laura Binks said the input from the panel was invaluable. “The panel has received advice from heritage and engineering experts who also provided input into the tender documentation,” she said.
Darren Lyons said the panel continued to engage as widely as possible throughout the community and with other key stakeholders to ensure the right outcome for the bridge.
to improve our way of life. I will be a genuine representative for our communities, your voice to parliament. I will represent the people of the communities of the Euroa electorate: from Kilmore to Benalla, Heathcote to Broadford, and all the wonderful towns between. I’m so excited to have this opportunity. If you see me out and about please come and say hi - I’m always ready to listen to your issues or ideas.
I have lived in the country nearly all my life and understand what it’s like to work and live on the land. I have lived in the area for 14 years. I love this region. After running a family-owned farm at Ancona, my family moved to our own slice of heaven in Strathbogie, just out of Euroa, 5 years ago. We have been incredibly fortunate to raise our two beautiful children on our property here in the beautiful Strathbogie hills. We love being part of the community that has embraced us so warmly. It is the best decision we have made for our family. We wouldn’t trade living in this beautiful region for anything! I have been a secondary school teacher for 20 years, working the last 12 years at Euroa Secondary College.
aims to get more young people involved with sport by providing free sports equipment and or uniforms. The application process is now open.
Kirwan’s Bridge, will begin soon, weather permitting, which will provide a suitable alternative route for heavy vehicles.
Council allocated $100,000 in the 2022/23 Budget for the investigation which will seek to understand of the bridge’s condition and enable Council to make the right considerations for the bridge’s Councilfuture.
open for clubs with members under 20 years of age and close Friday October 7, 2022.
For more information or to apply visit Active Kids Grants - Australian Sports Foundation
Regional Victorians can trust Labor – not to take them for granted, not to treat the electorate like it is ours by right, and not to leave people behind. As your Labor member I will represent you whether you are a farmer, business owner, worker or someone who needs a hand up. Should I be lucky enough to represent Euroa, I will put country people first, and always keep the responsibility regional voters place in my mind, always working
“We know this is an important project that is close to the community’s heart and that is why Council has undertaken a comprehensive engagement process which draws on the panel member’s local knowledge and expertise.”
Despite what my opponents would have you believe - Labor is the party for regional Victoria. Labor always takes the responsibility regional Victorians give us when they entrust us with their vote very seriously. We understand that trust, representation and cooperation are essential.
“New uniforms and equipment will also help limit expenses for parents while giving clubs the tools they need to help attract more youngsters onto the field, pitch, or court,” he said.
has worked alongside residents who make up the Kirwans Bridge Community Panel for the past year. The panel provides considerable input into options regarding the future of the bridge.
The Australian Sports Foundation wants to ensure club volunteers can apply for the funding with ease and have set up an easy-to-use tool kit to help with the application process.
Understanding the condition of Kirwans Bridge
“Getting children off screens and playing sport helps improve youngsters physical and mental wellbeing,” Mr Birrell said.
However,country.
Member for Nicholls, Sam Birrell is calling on volunteer run community clubs and organisations across Nicholls to apply for the 2022 Australian Sports Foundation Active Kids
“After two years of covid, volunteer community groups have done it tough and this is a chance for clubs to refresh their supplies without breaking the budget”.
There are five categories of grants on offer up to the value of Applications$10,000.arenow
A tender is currently open for specialised professional engineers to complete a structural investigation of Kirwans Bridge.
“Council is grateful for the panel’s commitment to help us find the right solution so that we can ensure this historical bridge, which is highly valued by the local community and further afield, stays operational into the future.
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Kirwans Bridge Community Panel Chairperson
“Issuing the tender is another key step forward for this project and it will be important to engage the right specialist engineer,” he said.
there is always more to do and I
understand what our communities need to stay strong and resilient. The National party has taken the people of Euroa Electorate for granted for far too long. It’s time our member for parliament reflected the energy and ‘can do’ attitude of the people in this electorate.
I stand for Labor as I passionately believe in the Labor values of social justice, fairness, and equality. I live these values everyday working with our children, educating the next generation, and working in the community. I will bring these values to everything I do should I be lucky enough to represent Euroa in the Victorian Parliament. I will work tirelessly to continue improving our schools and build on the good work already delivered by the Andrews Labor Government in the electorate with the upgrades to our primary and secondary schools. This is what Labor does, every day, we live our values, always put people first and invest in our communities because we believe in Victorians and Victoria. I will work hard day in and day out to support our heroic health and community workers to continue to do the important work of caring for our communities and always advocate for the very best outcomes for our electorate. I will represent all of the varied interests in our electorate to the best of my ability. I will be out in the community listening, learning and finding out how I can best serve the diverse and vibrant communities in the Euroa electorate.
Angela Tough - Your Labor Candidate for Euroa
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Mr Birrell said the grants funded through the Australian Sports Foundation in partnership with the Dickinson Foundation are a fantastic opportunity to help get more youngsters participating in sport and developing lifelong physical and social skills.
Our regional communities are thriving! We have unique natural environments with some of the most beautiful landscapes and rich farming land in Victoria. Our bustling main streets are busy and lively, and everywhere I look, I see innovative people leading their communities to face the challenges posed by today’s world. Regional and rural communities are leading the way. We are resilient and we are strong. I see this while volunteering, in my neighbours, in the small business owners, every day in my community. We have a lot to offer, not just our state, but our
My name is Angela Tough and I am proud to be running as the Labor candidate in the seat of Euroa in the 2022 state election.
Tender applications for the structural investigation of the bridge close in six weeks.
Due to the current three tonne limit set on the bridge, reconstruction works to Weir Rd,
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The Community Voice caught up with Jubilee Park Committee member Anne Douglas to see what was happening inside the doors of the former Police TheResidence.original
slate roof was in desperate need of repair and the Nagambie branch of the Bendigo Bank were calling for applications from community groups for grant funding. $18,500 was sought and the committee were successful in gaining a challenge grant of $10,000 with the community fundraising the remaining amount.
Background
In 1875 a four roomed Georgian cottage with back and front skillions was built with a variety of families living there. A timber kitchen and bathroom was added at a later date.
work inside has been largely donated with volunteers and community members giving their time.
“The committee is very grateful for GV library in kindly sourcing funding to fit out a static library with shelving, books, self check-in station, and furnishings for both rooms which include heating/ cooling and blinds.
"Avenel Run" Pastoral Holding consisting of 60,000 acres was taken up by Henry Kent Hughes in 1838 and named after his former property "Avenel" in England. Hughes also gave his name to the creek running through the property.
The former Police Residence, now Avenel Community Hub
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“The Committee and the community are very grateful to the Heathcote-Nagambie Community Bank, Avenel Active Inc and all stakeholders for providing us with a base to continue restoring Restorationinside.
In 2021 the lease on the Police Residence came to an end and the Avenel Jubilee Park Committee of management under the umbrella of DWELP, who own the land, took on the lease with the vision to continue the restoration of this great heritage building for the whole community to use.
The Jubilee Park Committee is trying to source further funding through the various avenues to upgrade the toilets and kitchen area to include all mobility access for the ever growing community.
During the late 1960’s and early 1970’s the building was decommissioned. Youth groups were formed in the late 1970's and used the Courthouse and Old Police Residence as their hub. When the youth group activities ceased, the buildings began to deteriorate further. Play groups met in the Courthouse but this also ceased in the 1990’s.
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The Police residence remained abandoned for almost two decades with much of the interior of the building being ‘stripped’ of its features during this Atime.public meeting was held in the 1980’s to discuss demolition but luckily this was narrowly opposed. However, from this period until 1995 floor boards were ripped up and burnt within the building and mantelpieces torn from the walls.
GV Library along with Avenel Jubilee Park Committee are currently preparing to open a static library and reading/meeting room in two of the completed rooms of the former Police Residence.
“Cracks within the walls, some electrical works, preparation of walls and much more were either donated or completed at a reduced cost allowing painting to commence in the front two rooms. Funding was obtained from Inland rail to prepare and paint these two rooms which are now complete.
Avenel Jubilee Park Committee are working on restoring both these buildings to their former glory, providing much needed community spaces as the population of Avenel continues to grow.
“This historic building is being brought back to life with much love from so many. The committee is truly grateful for the support given but we have much to do to raise funding to complete the restoration works,” ended Anne.
In 1995 the Neighbourhood House applied to use the Police residence as a permanent base and that was accepted. The Neighbourhood House worked tirelessly applying for grants, working towards getting the building to lock up stage with a shell of an added rear extension built. In the year 2000 the Neighbourhood House took over the leasehold for a period of 21 years and further granting opportunities were applied for.
“The community is asking when they can utilise the spaces for book clubs and support group get togethers. The list is growing as the need for more meeting spaces is occurring. The two back rooms are now being painted along with the back timber room however money is quickly disappearing.
The historic Avenel Bridge over the Hughes Creek, with its 6 sandstone arches is a reminder of the architecture of a different era. Hughes Creek in Avenel, for many years, was a popular overnight stop for drovers. The bridge was built in 1859 by contractor Hugh Dalrymple for the Board of Lands and Works in Victoria.
Positioned perfectly in the town centre, two historical buildings stand in Avenel Jubilee Park along Queens street which have weathered time mainly due to the support of the local community.
The historic Avenel Courthouse and the former Police Residence stand alongside each other on Queens street, capturing the interest of all that pass
“An extremely successful fundraiser supported by Carrillo and Ziyin Gantner with Eddie Perfect performing in the Avenel Memorial Hall along with amazing community donations raised the money and the roof is now repaired and waterproof. Success at its greatest,” said Anne.
“That is why we are installing an Electric Vehicle Charging Station in Nagambie,” Cr Binks Said.
Aside from significant tourism and economic benefits, the EV Charging Station will also contribute to an enormous number of environmental benefits.
“Theincrease.stations will be able to service over 90 per cent of the EV market with CCS2 and Chademo charging ports.
Vote on a preferred location for the Nagambie Electric Vehicle Charging Station
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Strathbogie Shire Council is seeking community input on three possible locations for an Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station in Nagambie.
“As more and more people switch to electric vehicles, we know it is important for both residents and visitors to the area alike.
At the Nagambie Lakes Community House, 363 High Street, Nagambie
The locations have all been determined as suitable options and Council would like the community’s input to make the final decision.
Artwork by Wendy Cook
Strathbogie Shire Council Mayor Cr Laura Binks said our communities were passionate about reducing the risks of climate change and caring for our natural environment.
“Three location options have been determined for the charging station and one will be selected as the final location. We are calling on the Nagambie community to share their thoughts on their preferred location.”
“The stations are powered by 100 per cent renewable energy meaning they will be sustainable into the future as the cost of living and petrol prices
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“Business operators are set to benefit from the new charging station as there will be more electrical vehicle commuters coming to the area.”
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Location: Nagambie Community House 363 High Street
Date: Friday 16 September
The project comes after car charging station company Evie Networks put in an application, supported by Council, for Destination Charging Across Victoria (DCAV) Program to place one 50kw EV charger in Nagambie.
Nagambie Lakes Community House
“It will mean the Nagambie community is contributing to achieving Net Zero Emissions,” Cr Binks said.
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21st of September, 1.30pm
Annual General Meeting
Tender opportunities
Have your say: Drop-in Day in Nagambie
The next meeting of Strathbogie Shire Council will be held on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, starting at 6pm at the Euroa Community Conference Centre, 1b Bury Street, Euroa. The gallery will be open to the public. The meeting will also be livestreamed at www. strathbogie.vic.gov.au and we encourage community members to watch the meeting via this option.
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Scan the QR code to visit the meetings and minutes page on our website.
Have your say: Draft Tree Management Plan
We’re hosting a series of workshops to assist community groups in building their skills in September. The Community Capacity Building Workshops will be held online covering two topics – Valuing our Volunteers and Fundraising 101 - across four workshops.
Council officers will be at Jacobson’s Lookout on Thursday (September 15) from 11am to 3pm to chat to you about the Draft Nagambie Streetscape Plans and the options for electric vehicles charging stations in town.
To learn more about the activities head orstrathbogie.vic.gov.autoscantheQRcode.
If you can’t make it –remember you can have your say at any time, by orshare.strathbogie.vic.go.auvisitingscantheQRcode.
Council adopted its Climate Change Action Plan at its August meeting. The plan lays out how we will support climate action – that’s mitigation, adaption and resilience efforts – for our community in the coming years. It was endorsed after a robust community engagement program that ensured we understand our community’s priorities and represented them in our action plan.
The agenda will be available on Council's website by close of business the Friday prior to the meeting. Hard copies of the agenda will no longer be available, however, a limited number of iPads with the agenda uploaded will be on hand for public use at the meeting.
Free workshops to assist community groups
With the school holidays almost upon us – we have a host of fun activities planned. There’s everything from free movies at the Euroa Community Cinema to skateboard workshops and cooking classes.
We’re inviting expressions of interest for the following projects:
Council Meeting
To view the draft plan and have your say scan the QR code or go share.strathbogie.vic.gov.auto
Don’t forget we’re asking you to share your thoughts, feedback and advice on our Draft Tree Management Plan. The plan provides the framework for the maintenance, renewal and risk management of all tree assets growing on Council owned and managed land. This includes trees within designated roads and other reserves in Strathbogie Shire.
School holiday fun
Climate Change Action
Scan the QR code to read the plan or go strathbogie.vic.gov.auto
• Strathbogie Memorial Hall Roof Upgrade (contract number 22/23-12). Tenders will be received until 4pm on 14 September 2022.
Event and booking details can be found by scanning the QR code or strathbogie.vic.gov.auvisiting
CATHOLIC:
On Sunday 11th September, St John’s Anglican Church in Nagambie held a commemoration service for Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth 11, to acknowledge her 70 years of sovereignty, duty, faithfulness to God and all her people in the United Kingdom, as Queen of Australia and of her realms, and the Commonwealth of Nations.
My soldier husband swore allegiance to her when he joined the Australian Army in June 1966 and proudly carried out that oath for 20 years. So I have loved and respected this amazing woman since I first watched her pass by in St Kilda Road, Melbourne, when she made her first visit to Australia in 1954 as the newly crowned monarch.
In my life time she was not only a (Princess) daughter to King George V1 and the Queen Mother, a sister to Princess Margaret, a wife to Prince Philip, then a mother to two children before she was crowned Queen of the United Kingdom, Queen of Australia and the Commonwealth, then a mother again to two more sons. Later on we saw how she enjoyed becoming a grandmother, and great grandmother and I have admired how she made time for all her family as well as keep her role as MyQueen.life
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ANGLICAN-PARISH OF CENTRAL GOULBURN:
The death of Queen Elizabeth II, after a long reign marked by extraordinary constancy, fidelity, courage and service, will bring great sadness to many people in Australia, including members of the Catholic Ascommunity.theQueen enters into the great mystery of eternal life with the Lord, we will pray for the repose of her soul and for the support and comfort of her family, her nation and the wider community of the QueenCommonwealth.Elizabeth was never reticent about acknowledging her Christian faith. Her annual Christmas message invariably focused on Jesus Christ as a model of humble and generous service. It was a model she strived to emulate throughout her long life. May she rest in peace.
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Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II By Diane Grant
During her reign she conducted herself with so much dignity, integrity and gave unending duty and service nearly every day of her life in one way or another. I admired that she was above party politicking.
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I want to express once again, the deep thankfulness for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11 for being our monarch so dutifully and regally and for being such a good human being and caring for so many people around the world on behalf of myself and Nagambie. I am taking the book to the schools and pre-school and then from Wednesday, 14 September will leave it at the Information centre if I am allowed too for locals to sign it, or representatives from our many groups. I will send it on to Buckingham palace at the end of the month.
Messages of condolences for Her Majesty The Queen
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I have watched with interest all through her years on the throne since her Coronation and how she has lived her Christian faith and now many will give thanks for her loyalty dedication, and faithfulness to her God and subjects all around the world.
God bless Queen Elizabeth 11 and may she Rest In Peace now with her beloved Philip.
September 9, 2022
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I visited Buckingham Palace in 1998 and sat down in the throne room. I also have been to Westminster Abbey a few times. John and I watched the Changing of the Guard outside Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle in 2000 on our honeymoon. Her majesty was away in Balmoral then on holiday. We also visited Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace in Scotland and Ireland and again in 2012.
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The Catholic Churches across our district have ensured prayers for Queen Elizabeth 11’s soul have been made and prayers for her family, countries she was head of and for King Charles 111’s reign.
Like many I saw over the past week when we watched the news and tributes from England and around the world, the deep bonds that were shown by not only her subjects but world leaders and famous people, and the memories that they had with her and many of us along with them will feel a great sense of loss.
Strathbogie Shire residents can leave their messages of condolences for Her Majesty The Queen at Council Offices at 109a Binney Street, Euroa or 293 High Street, Nagambie. Condolences will then be sent to Buckingham Palace and archived by the Commonwealth and may be displayed at its national institutions, forming part of the lasting record of Australia’s close relationship with The Queen over many decades. There is also a platform to leave a message of condolence online via https://www.pmc. gov.au/her-majesty-the-queen
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The world will mourn her passing and she will be remembered for her lifetime of service and dedication and love not only to her people but her family. May she Rest in Peace.
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In May 2021 I sent a Nagambie Condolence book to Buckingham Palace last year to her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth 11 and her family from the people of Nagambie that I compiled at the passing away of her beloved husband Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh and a personal sympathy letter.
May King Charles 111 now be blessed and supported with his responsibility as King and be guided by his faith also as he serves after his beloved mother.
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has been enriched by her being our monarch and even if the non Monarchists, non royalists, or Republican Movement expect to push for Australia to become one they too, will mourn the loss of our beloved Queen Elizabeth 11 acknowledging her service and dedication in such a remarkable life. .
Queen Elizabeth has been reigning over Britain and the Commonwealth of nations nearly all my life. My mother and father were married the same week as her and Prince Philip in 1947 and Prince Charles was born 5 months after I was.
Nagambie St Malachy’s. POC Wendy Keenan. 0459 595
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I received a reply for each from Her Majesty’s Lady in Waiting stating how pleased her Majesty was to receive the condolences from so far away. I included many photographs and signatures that I had collected in a month.
This time, I have compiled a Condolence Book to send to His Majesty, King Charles 111, and his family, their people in the United Kingdom, the Realms and Commonwealth countries and the people that she reigned over for 70 years.
Her Majesty always showed her love of her family and that this always went side by side to her royal role. How she must have juggled her private and public life to do that.
A reminder that a Condolence book for King Charles 111 and his family and nation is at the Nagambie Information centre from Wednesday 14th September, on behalf of Nagambie and if anyone would like to sign it as a representative of their church, group, or individually, then please do so. It will be sent to Buckingham Palace at the end of September. Details. Di Grant 5794 1720;
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If you haven’t had a look, do so, it’s worth the detour. For our Avenel friends, I did drop the hint on a number of occasions about your unsatisfactory effort, between the station and the Harvest Home Hotel. It was on the list for the Regional Rail Revival guys on the way back to the office. Here’s
bread, proving very popular. What could go wrong when the ice cream van turned up at 10 am, nothing apparently, with plenty saying it was ‘ice cream time’ somewhere in the world, as they lined up to sample the Councillorwares.
Pictured above: Ari Logus enjoyed a snag from the Nagambie Lakes Men’s shed guys.
The Nagambie Mens’ Shed were equally engaged, with their sausages and hamburgers with onions in
Reg Dickinson was in attendance for the official side of things and managed to put a ‘choc-top’ away between speeches. I must say I was very impressed with the Rail representatives, who were polite, enthusiastic and very knowledgeable re the Upgrade Project and the 3rd stage to come. Ben Henshall, Delivery Director for Regional Rail Revival, was very keen to show us around. Platform extension (not having to race to the middle carriage to actually get off now), new lighting, asphalted car park - fantastic, looks and is very inviting now.
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The official opening of the Stage 2 improvements at Nagambie Railway Station, was hosted by the Regional Rail Revival and V/line. It felt like the Royal Show, with marques, show bags, water bottles, souvenir biscuits, model trains and pens. Catering was part of the ‘gratis’ package, with coffee van, Oliver’s Lane, pumping out great coffees and hot chocolates galore.
Pictured above: Our every ready CFA team at the station celebration.
Well, if you missed the Gala Event on Friday morning, the 2nd of September, 2022, then you missed a beauty!
trains to use the line. They are apparently very safe, comfortable and can cruise at up to 130 mph. We had a local on site too, Jonathan McKeown, who is Executive Director of Network Development for V/line. He has also been integral in delivery of our ‘new’ station and has kept an eye on its progress.
Pictured above: Nagambie 3 year old kindergarten children at the station celebration.
Pictured above: Raring to go on the next train were locals John and Merrilyn McDougall. They were welcomed by the Delivery Director Regional Rail Ben Henshall on the new extended platform.
on Friday September 2.
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from Rail Projects, coordinated the event and did a great job. Michael Boon, Project Manager, said he had been working on the station makeover for over 3 years. Michael said the Stage 3 work would include all new concrete sleepers and rails, which would allow the new Velocity
Hard to remember the previous situation, but I am looking forward to my next train trip.
I reckon there were at least 80 locals out for a look and taking part in proceedings. We had a good turn up from the children from St Joseph’s Primary School and also Nagambie Kinder Group. They looked like they enjoyed the day and went away with various train-related ‘stuff’ for their efforts.
Pictured above: St Joseph’s Primary School children at the station upgrade celebration
Pictured above: Nagambie locals who attended the Station upgrade celebration. standing Margaret Page and Therese Crick and Di Drayton.seated l-r; Suzanne Sinclair, Lois Mc Master, Kaye Sharley, Joyce Muller and her great grandson ,Theo Cubbin.
Little Athletics Club will be offering Under 6 and Under 7 athletics an on track program each week.
PSDezign studio owner Patricia Sporle has added her creativity to the cause in designing the logo and artwork for the club singlets capturing the town and athletics program perfectly.
Pictured: Puppa and Gaehl - Sinead Hughes (Club Secretary) and Bonnie Gaehl
Pictured: Strathbogie Shire - Sebastian Garrett, Morgan Coll, Hunter Roberts, Ruby Garrett, Harley Harding-McDonald, Delilah Shiels, Chanel Frappell, Walter Pedder, Louise Roberts (Vice Pres) Teddy, Dave Andrews and Reg Dickinson
Little Athletics will have registration open within the next couple of weeks so from then, families can register their child to participate for this coming season. We will post on our Facebook page the link when registration opens.
In what has been a whirlwind ride, Little Athletics Nagambie will be starting the 2022/23 season on Saturday November 5th at St Joseph’s School “WeNagambie.planthat
“We thank Maree Findlay, Principal at St Joseph’s Primary School, for purchasing a shipping container for us to store all our equipment in and for her ongoing support.
“We are officially affiliated as a club!!! Little Athletics Victoria made us official late last month and we have been given club number - 163,” said Louise Roberts, Little Athletics Nagambie Committee member.
It has been a community effort and the club is forever “Darrengrateful.from2D
“If you are trained in any athletics sport and or a student looking for some volunteer work during November through to March, we welcome you to our club. We will be asking all parents that register their child to be involved each week so it runs
St Joseph’s School continues to assist with getting the oval race day ready.
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“Massive shout out to the talented Patrica Sporle who has done all our graphic design work for our tops and logos. We are so excited to see our kids ‘sport’ the singlets every week and for those who go on and compete regionally.
For more updates on Little Athletics Nagambie, visit their Facebook page.
Pictured: Yulong - Clare Garrett (Club Pres) and Harris
“This will teach children the fundamental movements for developing sport-specific athletics skills in a fun and highly engaging way and to complement their participation in regular Little Athletics competition. We will provide training to run this program in Nagambie but require dedicated volunteers.
“It means so much to us to have the town supporting a great initiative for our local kids, the generosity of some local community members contributing towards the club is amazing.
Construction has donated their time and expertise to create a new triple jump and long jump pit at St Joseph’s oval for the Little Athletics Club to use. Chris Anderson from Anderson's Garden Supplies donated the sand for the pits.
Pictured: St Hilliers - Louise Roberts and Nick Leggat
There is still much to do before the season starts and plenty of volunteers will be needed each Saturday to help run the events so if you are interested in helping out, the Nagambie Little Athletics Club wants to hear from you.
“We are on our way to reach our goal but we are still looking for sponsors if anyone is still interested. We would love to give a shout out to our major sponsors – Nagambie Rowers, Yulong Stud, St Hilliers and Puppa and Gaehl Real Estate.
Pictured: Nagambie Rowers - Clare Garrett (Pres) Catrina Hutton (Treasurer) Sue Andrew (Nagambie Rowers Regatta Secretary
Club 163 were successful in obtaining a grant from Strathbogie Shire and are grateful to the many sponsors for their generous contribution, including Sanderson’s Machinery, Richardson’s Coolroom Construction, Seymour & District Septic Cleaners, Rebecca Baker Pharmacy, Whroovale Estate and Nagambie Outdoors.
With a robust fundraising effort and sponsorship drive the newly formed club is on the way to reaching their goal of being able to cover setup costs for the club.
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smoothly and helps everyone out.
163 is the club number for our newest club to the region, Little Athletics Nagambie.
If you are interested in completing a training course the committee will cover the costs for any volunteers who would like to attend a Little Athletics Training Day held during September and October. These courses, called ‘Introduction to Training Little Athletics’ will teach you the techniques and skills to teach and mentor the little athletics. Dates and locations of upcoming courses nearest to Nagambie are Bendigo on Sunday 18th September and Mansfield on Sunday 16th
The historic building is managed by the Jubilee Park Committee of Management who have been renovating the old building with volunteer labour and money raised through local fundraising and an assortment of government grants.
A variety of food stalls on-site catered for all tastes, with pancakes and local vendor, Oliver’s Lane Coffee, to top it all off. Surprise, surprise, wine tastings were also in order, with Tahbilk’s fine range on display and another local winery, Boxgrove vineyard, offering tastings and sales. I was curious and asked Sarah Gough of Boxgrove, about Tahbilk letting the ‘opposition’ in? Sarah was very positive about the mature working relationship amongst the local wineries and how the ultimate goal was to promote the whole region, as a premium wine area.
“We know how much-loved the Minions are, first appearing on our screens more than 10 year’s ago in the film Despicable Me,” Cr Binks
The Euroa Community Cinema will host two school holiday screenings with half-priced ticketing and a free youth movie.
The Euroa Community Cinema will host two school holiday screenings with half-priced ticketing and a free youth movie.
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can still enjoy these hilarious little yellow CrCharacters.”Binkssaid Best Birthday Ever [G] followed the story of Kalle's long-awaited birthday which doesn't turn out at all as he had planned.
“The committee has been busy renovating the building and we have used the Living Libraries funding to set up a small library in the front rooms of the building. The library will have a small collection of books, DVD’s and magazines, a self service kiosk to check out and return items, two PC’s to access the internet and a printer for public use and free WiFi. One of the rooms will have reading chairs and a TV and will be available for meetings, community and library events, such as Rhyme and Storytime or Craft and Coffee.”
“His little sister is ill, and no one has time to celebrate him. He flees to his grandmother's house in protest, but to get there he must walk through the woods,” Cr Binks said.
Strathbogie Shire Council Mayor Cr Laura Binks said the program featured the hilarious animation Minions: The Rise of Gru [PG] and new-release animation Best Birthday Ever [G].
the Jubilee Park Committee of Management, Ms Anne Douglas said, “This is huge for Avenel. We are a growing community and we are delighted that we will get a new physical library to support the Mobile Library.
The professional team from the Nagambie CFA was on-hand to park us in an orderly fashion and also had a fire truck and equipment displayed. Brigade Captain Alan Treble was well supported by Fiona in the field, with Jamie manning the truck and answering numerous, fire-related questions. Being the ‘inaugural year’, and the weather a little ‘dodgy’, numbers were not overwhelming, however there was a steady stream of people throughout the day. No doubt as word spreads about the great concept of the event and many activities and stalls available, numbers will
a Python necklace or the latest in ‘snake’ bangles. When the crocodile made an appearance, a queue of kids appeared from nowhere. I was looking for the tape around its jaws, but couldn't see any… What could go wrong! Local musicians entertained throughout the day with some great music. The kids activity village was a hit too, with giant Jenga, soccer nets, cricket and craft.
• Bookings: https://www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au/
The $5 school holiday movie screenings will feature family-friendly films and include special sensory screenings where the lights are kept on and the volume is turned down.
Avenel to get new self serve Library
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Instead of two hours a week we should be able to open this library to the public several days a week ! The committee will ask volunteers to open and close the building which will essentially be a self service library
Well, the inaugural TabilkTabilk Community Festival was held on Saturday the 10th of September, on-site at Tahbilk winery. Now before you point out my ‘bad’ spelling, I believe the local indigenous people, of the Taunurung nation, named this area tabilk tabilk, meaning “place of many water holes”. This gave the property its name, but at some early point, the ‘h’ was introduced, as a marketing ploy, in a hope of improving business in Europe.
Details for the free youth movie include:
children attending the Euroa Community Cinema aged 13 years and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.”
“We received a grant through the Living Libraries Infrastructure Fund to provide a self service option to help support the Mobile Library service and quickly found that the community wanted a bit more than a self service vending machine. The Jubilee Park Committee approached us to see if a better solution could be to locate a small self service library in the Old Police Residence, previously used as the neighborhood house.”
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Event details for the School Holiday Movie Program include:
“We encourage anyone who wishes to take up the special sensory screening sessions to do so –these are great for people with sensory issues or even families with very young Children.
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Discounted and free movies on offer these school holidays
The theme of the day was all things environmental and sustainable. What they have done at Tahbilk in this regard, is admirable, and puts them ahead of the environmental curve. I spoke with Lachie Thomas, Environment and Vineyard Research Analyst, who holds a degree in Ecology. The aim of the business is to be Carbon-neutral and in fact be Carbon-positive. Capturing more carbon than you emit, is the ultimate goal. Lachie’s main role is to manage and audit the winery's carbon-neutral status. An independent carbon count is conducted each year and an emissions number issued. The revegetation program at Tahbilk is now offsetting their carbon outputs to a point where they look like being carbon-positive at the next audit later this year, a fantastic result.
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• Minions: The Rise of Gru [PG] | September 21, 11am (sensory screening) & 3pm
the Avenel Library will be open to the public in September.
“There is a photosensitive warning for this movie and bookings can only be made online for the film which features Chris Hemsworth as the God of Thunder, Thor,” Cr Binks said.
Now, I believe being Carbon-Neutral relates to off-setting the ‘carbon’ the manufacturing side of the business produces. This can be done by purchasing carbon-offsets or revegetating via planting trees and grasses, to ‘capture’ carbon from the atmosphere. This eventually returns to the soil and is used in the growth of other plants.
“The Mobile Library will continue to visit the school fortnightly. The Mobile Library Librarian will be at the new library every Wednesday afternoon for customer service and to maintain the Library and the Presidentcollection.”of
Tahbilk is also building a partnership with the TL&WC, Taungurung Land and Water Council, which allows the indigenous peoples to get back to country. History walks will also be part of the arrangement, where elders will guide and explain to groups, the significance of the lands. Taungurung will also advise Tahbilk regarding strategic burning-off, to minimise bushfire impact and promote regeneration.
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Goulburn Valley Libraries CEO, Mr Kevin Preece said, “Avenel is one of the busiest stops for our Mobile Library, but only gets a visit once a week for a couple of hours at a time. “
Aunty Jo Honeysett and Uncle Shane Monk were on-hand at the TL&WC tent, to answer queries and pass on some stories. They provided a Smoking Ceremony and Welcome to Country, as well as a Cultural Workshop. The stall was well attended, with interest high from attendees.
Valley Libraries is setting up a mini self service Library at the “Old Police Residence” at 23 Queen Street.
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There was a real family-friendly atmosphere, with numerous activities for young and old to enjoy. The ‘Snakebusters’ stall was not for the faint-hearted. If you were ‘game’ you could wear
The people of Avenel and district will soon be able to browse, borrow and return books, DVD’s and magazines at their very own
• Best Birthday Ever [G] | September 28, 11am (sensory screening) & 3pm
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What a fabulous day we had last week at the first Euroa District athletics carnival in three years. We had 42 very excited and proud Gr 3-6 students who represented our school so well at the synthetic track in Shepparton. Our District has six other
“The staff worked so hard to put this event on, with a special thanks to our art teacher, Mel Kecskes, for her wonderful organisation,” Ross said.
Avenel Primary School hosted its inaugural Art Show over the weekend. With over 500 pieces of artwork on display, the main building was turned into an amazing gallery space, showcasing the artistic talents of the Avenel students. It was standing room only on Friday evening with the official opening, as students, parents, family and community members packed out the school, enjoying the experience. Drinks and canapes were served to the guests adding to the atmosphere, while the school’s Singing Group provided musical entertainment on the night.
Father’s Day Breakfast
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“It was a truly spectacular event,” commented Avenel Primary School principal Ross Davis.
On Sunday 4th of September, Michaela, Chanel, Lewis, Nash & Archie received the sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation at St. Malachy’s Church. Communion allows students to receive the Eucharist or bread, for the first time & Confirmation is an admission to the church & a strengthening of their faith, established previously at baptism. The students were supported by families, friends & Confirmation sponsors for what was a lovely celebration.
schools from Nagambie, Murchison, Euroa, Longwood and Violet Town and as both a Principal and PE teacher it was great to see over 200 students being active, happy, enjoying each other’s company, being great sports and competing so well. We now have a record team of 35 students off to The Ranges Division athletics carnival at Epping early next term.
On Friday 2nd September, we had a lovely, sunny morning while hosting our annual Father’s Day breakfast.
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were able to complete some collaborative art, design their own “green” bag, write a shout out or purchase art work.
“To see all of our students’ work displayed in the one place really highlighted how much talent we have at our school”.
Nagambie Primary
& a yummy sausage sizzle for the children. It was a lovely morning of celebration, capped off by a fantastic video of the students speaking about why they love their Dad, why their Dad is funny & what their Dad’s favourite food & drink is. We hope all our Dads & special people in our lives, had a fantastic Father’s Day.
District Athletics in Shepparton
We had a fantastic day in Shepparton at the Euroa District Athletics Day on Monday, September 5th. The students competed in many events, including high jump, hurdles, long jump, triple jump & running races over various distances. All our competitors did their absolute best, encouraged each other and showed wonderful sportsmanship. We wish Riley, James & Ruby all the best as they compete in Divisional Athletics on Tuesday October 4th.
Miss Maree, Gen, Bell & the grade 6’s cooked up delicious bacon and egg rolls for the Dads
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A trial period of six months has been set up to have staff presence in Nagambie, at the Regatta Centre, five days a week. Should there be a demand, then Council will consider something more permanent for the future. Normal office hours will apply so if you need to speak to someone call for an appointment on 1800 065 993. The more interest that is shown the greater the chances for It'spermanency.greattosee
My shout out this time around goes to Judy McDonald who is a tireless and very knowledgeable volunteer at the Historical Society. A gold star for you Judy. That’s it for this issue. Until next time, stay safe.
If you would like to have a discussion on the future streetscape plans council officers will attend Jacobson’s Outlook on Thursday September 15, from 11am until 3pm. Alternatively you can call into the Visitor Information Centre to view the plans. Residents input is important for this major Strathbogieproject.councillors will be spending a few hours in Nagambie on September 27 to familiarise themselves with new and old projects and to meet with residents. We will be available from 11am until 2pm.
Little Athletics starting up in our town. There is an enthusiastic group of parents who will running this new venture at St. Joseph’s Primary School on Saturday mornings. Council have contributed $5000 to help get them on their feet.
Our updated railway station looks great. No more potholes! A longer platform to ensure readiness for the velocity trains which will be travelling at speeds up to 130kph.
Well done to our football and netball teams. Another successful season with so many teams making the finals and some very talented up and coming youngsters to ensure we remain a strong and inclusive club.
Reg
Volunteers are hard to come by these days. I recently attended the AGM for the Recreation Reserve, which has a large membership base and hosts several sports, including football, cricket, netball, petanque and junior sport. The overall attendance was poor and the work is left to a small number of dedicated individuals; hats off to them. The committee would love to hear from anyone who is prepared to put in some time to help.
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Best and Fairest Winner: Abbey Whittaker Best and Fairest Runner Up: Jasmine D’Andrea Coaches Award: Grace Aldridge
Val M. Sullivan, H. V. Wilson, L. Bracken, L. R. Sutton, R. E. Sullivan, W. Lodding, S. J. Campbell, T. Miller, S. McDonald, W. J. Day
recent AGM newly minted Life Member Steve Brook was elected as President, Michael Nolan Secretary and Ryan Matthews a welcome addition as Treasurer. Mark Nolan is the A Grade captain and James Brook is the Junior Coordinator. B and E grade captains and junior team managers are to be decided.
Most Improved: Layla Beer Coaches Award: Maggie Aldridge
Under 13 Football:
Firewood collection season now open
A. N. Hopkins - Foundation Secretary, Patrick McDonald, John Gordon, E. W. Hill, Laurence Caelli, F. W. Murdoch, Alexander Baxter, L. A. Gugger, J. E. A. Taylor, A. W. C. McDonald, H. B. Kays and C. J. Welch.
Nagambie Women’s Golf News - Wednesday 30th August
like to acknowledge on Thursday 8th September that our long standing Club Member, Ronda Richards received her Order of Australia award. Congratulations Ronda.
Residents in Strathbogie Shire can now access roadside firewood collection permits with the season open from September 1, 2022 to November 30, 2022.
In near perfect conditions, we had 12 players, play a round of Stableford.
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Congratulations to the award recipients today, and to all the kids for a fantastic year!
At almost 100 years old, this silver gong, used to call the meetings to order for the next 54 years, bears the inscribed names of the first host committee:
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The last day of winter gave us the true winter season and there was no golf competition.
The winner of A and B Grades was Bev Brown with The36pts.winner of C Grade was Jane Bow with 33pts. The 9 hole competition winner was also Bev with 1816pts.hole balls down the line went to Bev 36pts, Jane 33pts and Sue Verge 29pts. 9 hole balls down the line went to Bev 16pts, Jane 15pts and Irene Keogh also 15pts. There were no N/P winners.
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Most Improved: Ashton Morris
The start date for senior cricket is on Saturday October 8 with a combination of one and two day matches with the schedule pending. It is hoped to field a full range of junior teams; under 16, under 14, under
Chicken Run Results Thursday 8th September.
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Under 13 Netball:
Most Consistent: Billy Harrison Coaches Award: Oscar Gowers
With the cricket season fast approaching the early season emphasis is on junior involvement.
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have witnessed it. B grade was won by David Love putting together 3 clinical rounds were few mistakes were made to not allow the opposition any chance, Love finished with a total of 229 and looks set for a return to the A grade ranks next year. C grade had Rhys Shepherd and Michael Mensfeld level going into the last round with Mensfeld going to a two shot lead with three holes to play, this was eventually enough for him to walk away with the always thrilling C grade, congratulations 'Manga' and all our championship
Wednesday 7th September
Best and Fairest Winner: Lori Perry
In 1924, the same year that the Nagambie war memorial was completed, a group of local men formed a committee called The Rosemary Club of Nagambie.
Best and Fairest Winner: Ryan Ezard
Their aim was to host an annual dinner for returned local servicemen from World War I.
How quickly the weather conditions can change . We had 18 players play a game of Stableford on the back 9. The winner was Michael Nolan with 19 pts also Michael got N/P on the 13th. It was the day of the Michaels seeing Michael Mansfield taking out N/P on the 16th.
Those that joined the first committee as hosts on that day: F. S. Bazeley, A. Shaw, J. S. Park, B. Habel and A. Davies.
Leading Goal Scorer: Hunter Evans-Spencer.
12 and under 10 with a Cricket Blast program. For more information or to register interest in the junior program contact James Brook 0458802152.
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Thewinners.stroke event on the day was comprehensively won by visiting golfer James Murphy from the Hidden Valley golf club Murphy's 74-5-69 was the first time any golfer has managed to go under 70 since last summer and in the current conditions was a great result. Runner up playing himself into form with the Goulburn Cup just a fortnight away was John James eagling the 9th and carding his best round of the championship 85-13-72, third went to the jolly golfer the calm and controlled Shaun Bryant with an A grade winning 83-10-73.
Chicken Run Results Thursday 1st September.
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The 3rd and final round of the 2022 Nagambie golf club championships were run and won with Jeremy Ezard taking home his 10th title, luckily the sun shone and the wind and sunshine late in the week dried out the course enough for some quality golf to be played. Ezard had a six shot lead going into the last round and extended that to 10 by the end to make it decade long unbeaten run in the championship. The A grade net saw Shaun Bryant come from two shots back and win his second A grade and post the lowest three round net total of the championship 225, Bryant new found consistence and controlled play surprising all who
A come and try session is being held at the Nagambie Primary School oval on Tuesday September 27 from 10.30am to noon. Cricket Victoria is running the event for primary school aged children as part of the Woolworth Cricket Blast. It will provide a free fun introduction to cricket as well as learning new skills. All cricket gear will be provided, turn up and have a
It was a great turn out for Presentation Day. Thank you to all families for making the effort to come along and acknowledge the kids efforts and accomplishments.
Best and Fairest Runner Up: Xavier Bush
Council Mayor Cr Laura Binks said dead and fallen timber were an important habitat for our native flora and “Thisfauna.means that firewood collection for domestic use is only permitted on medium conservation roadsides throughout the municipality,” Cr Binks said.
“Our website features a handy mapping overlay which shows the roads where firewood is permitted to be collected or you can simply contact Council to determine which roadsides are suitable for collection.”
- Judy Macdonald
Under 11 netball:
Roadside Firewood Collection permits are available at Council Customer Service locations, 109A Binney Street, Euroa and 293 High Street, Nagambie and cost $18 per cubic Strathbogiemeter.Shire
The accompanying ledger contains signatures of dinner guests and of the hosts for that evening and all following.
The nearest the pins went to Michael Roberts whipping a slick iron onto the 3rd, not sure if our next golfer has ever been mentioned in this paragraph before Hugh Lawrence hitting the 8th, David Love punished one up to the 13th and the steady and stable Shaun Bryant banging it into the 16th. Next week's golf will be played on Saturday 10th September with a 9.00 to 9.30 hit off on office duty will be J. Ezard and in the bar S. Villenger.
Best and Fairest Runner Up: Iylah Morris
Finbar is one of just four cyclists chosen to represent Victoria in the under 17 time trial and road race. Finbar’s selection follows a highly successful season on the road competing in the Victorian Junior Road Series. This series runs from March until August and the top cyclists from across Australia compete in six three-stage tours across locations in Victoria, ranging from Mount Buffalo to Ararat. At the conclusion of the series, Finbar finished as the top-ranked time triallist in Victoria and the secondranked road cyclist, resulting in his selection for the state team.
Finbar races locally with the Seymour Broadford Cycling Club and is also a member of the Regional Academy of Cycling Excellence based in Bendigo. The local Seymour club is fortunate to have many highly decorated riders in the club and they have provided great mentoring for Finbar in his development over the last five years. A typical week of training for Finbar involves approximately 400km on the bike, with two races usually built into the Finbarmix.is
looking forward to the experience of competing at the road nationals and contributing to the objectives of the Victorian team. In January, he aims to build on his under 17 campaign by competing in the under 19 road nationals road race in Ballarat. Even though he is competing at the highest level and is very goal-focused, Finbar loves riding his bike through the beautiful countryside of the Strathbogie and Seymour areas and loves the freedom of “just riding his bike.”
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Finbar cycling for Victoria
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Avenel cyclist Finbar OSullivan has been selected to represent Victoria at the Junior Road Nationals Championship which takes places in Wollongong from September 13th to 15th.
