THURSDAY 25 APRIL
HILLTOPS TO COMMEMORATE ANZAC DAY
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The Hilltops region will observe Anzac Day on Thursday with a number of commemorative services.
BOOROWA The Dawn Service will be held at 6:00am. The Anzac Day March will begin at 10.15am, from Marsden Street to the War Memorial. Participants are asked to assemble from 10:00am at the Boorowa Post Office. The Boorowa Ex-Services Club RSL Luncheon will commence from 12.30pm. RSVP to Phil Armitage on 0416 292 767. Two-up will be held at the ExServices Club from 2:00pm – 4:00pm. BENDICK MURRELL Bendick Murrell Hall will be holding memorial services from 9:00am. BRIBBAREE The Bribbaree Anzac Day March will begin at 4pm, followed by the Memorial Service. Participants in the March are asked to assemble adjacent to the Bribbaree Bowling Club in Weedallion Street. The March will head west for wreath laying at the Cenotaph in Anzac Park before arriving at the Bribbaree Memorial Hall for the Memorial Service. GALONG The Galong Anzac Day Dawn Service will be held at 5.30am. Breakfast will follow. HARDEN-MURRUMBURRAH The Harden-Murrumburrah Anzac Day Dawn Service will begin at Newson Park at 6.00am. Harden’s Anzac Day March will commence at 10:45am, with participants being asked to meet at the Harden Mechanics Institute at 10:15am. The March will head to Newson Park for a Memorial Service which will conclude around 12pm. In Murrumburrah, the Light Horse Memorial will host a service at 12pm.
JUGIONG The Jugiong Anzac Day March will commence at the Police Station at 3.30pm and will conclude on Riverside Drive at the Memorial Park. A Memorial Service will be conducted following the March. MONTEAGLE Monteagle Hall will host an Anzac Day Memorial Service at 2:00pm. MURRINGO The Murringo Anzac Day Service will be held at 8.30am in the Murringo Memorial Hall. Participants are asked to assemble adjacent to Murringo Public School on Murringo Gap Road, where the March will head South to the Murringo Memorial Hall. RUGBY Rugby will hold an Anzac Day Dawn Service at 6:30am. WIRRIMAH-KOORAWATHA A Dawn Service will be held at the Memorial Gates in Koorawatha by the WirrimahKoorawatha RSL Sub-branch from 6am. Following the service, a breakfast with gold coin donation will be held in the Hall. All are welcome to attend. Wirrimah will hold a service at 8.15am in the Wirrimah Memorial Hall. The Bendick Murrell Memorial Hall will hold a service with morning tea provided at 9am. A service will be held at the Crowther Memorial at 10.15am. The main Anzac Day Service will be held at 10.45am at Koorawatha. All descendants wearing medals are welcome to join in, with participants being asked to assemble 10 minutes prior to the March commencing. WOMBAT A service with 6 riders from the Harden Light Horse group providing a formation at the ceremony site (Corner Rose & Young Street) will commence from dawn. Presentations of
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prayers and hymns, the laying of wreaths and the sounding of the Bugle will follow. Breakfast at the Wombat Hotel will be held at the completion. YOUNG An Anzac Day Dawn Service will be held by the Young RSL at 6.00am. Participants are asked to assemble adjacent to the Young Town Hall Memorial Tower in Boorowa Street at 5:45am. Following the service, a complimentary breakfast will be served. An Anzac Day March will be held at 10.45am with participants being asked to assemble at 10:30am adjacent to the Young Town Hall Memorial Tower in Boorowa Street. The March will head East along Boorowa Street, then north along Lynch Street and west along Lovell Street to Anderson Park Memorial. A Memorial Service will commence at 11:00am.
HILLTOPS COUNCIL
2019 Hilltops Council Ordinary Meeting Dates and Times Ordinary Council Meetings will take place, on every fourth Wednesday of the month, with the exception of December which is the third Wednesday of the month, commencing at 5.30pm, unless otherwise advertised. Scheduled Meeting Place and Dates 2018 8th May, 2019, Extra-Ordinary Young Chambers, 189 Boorowa St, Young 22nd May, 2019 Boorowa Chambers, 6-8 Market St, Boorowa 26th June, 2019 Harden Chambers, 3 East St, Harden 24th July, 2019 Young Chambers, 189 Boorowa St, Young 28th August, 2019 Boorowa Chambers, 6-8 Market St, Boorowa 25th September, 2019 Harden Chambers, 3 East St, Harden Information can also be found on Hilltops Council Website at: www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au BOOROWA LEVEL 2 WATER RESTRICTIONS Following prolonged hot weather and few rain events, in accordance with the Boorowa Drought Management Plan, Hilltops Council have implemented Level 2 water restrictions in Boorowa. These restrictions are necessary to manage continuity of water supply. Definitions for Restriction Level and permitted activities can be found on the Council website. A summary of level 2 water restrictions is as follows: Activity
Level 2
Watering of gardens
6am-9am and 6pm-9pm every second day Up to one week after laying Not permitted
Irrigation of new turf Washing down walls or paved surfaces Topping up private swimming pools/ spas Washing cars
Use of evaporative air conditioners
7am-9am and 6pm-8pm, provided pool covers are used Allowed with bucket and rinsed with trigger hose on lawn between 9am and 12 noon As needed
TENDER 456 OF 2019
SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF BITUMINOUS MATERIALS Hilltops Council is seeking to appoint a panel of capable suppliers for the supply and delivery of Bituminous Materials to Council’s Murrumburrah Depot; Bathurst Street, Murrumburrah NSW 2587. Interested parties are required to register via the E-tendering Portal http://www.tenderlink.com/hilltops to download documents. If you experience difficulties accessing the above website please call the Tenderlink helpdesk on 1800 233 533. Contact: Linda Woods, enquiries to be directed through the Tenderlink Forum Closing date: 12 noon, Tuesday 30 April 2019. CONTACT HILLTOPS
We have a new contact number for all Hilltops Council Offices (Boorowa, Harden & Young) 1300HILLTOPS / 1300 445 586 HILLTOPS ECONOMIC GROWTH AND LAND USE STRATEGY Hilltops Council are seeking comments on the recently completed Hilltops Economic Growth and Land Use Strategy. The Hilltops Economic Growth and Land Use Strategy is one of a series of studies being undertaken to inform the review of land use planning strategies and requirements in Hilltops. This strategy has analysed trends in our region and identified growth industries and employers. The Strategy is available to view on Council’s website. Hard copies are available to view at Hilltops Council Offices and Libraries. Submissions are to be received in writing or via email to submissions@hilltops.nsw.gov.au with ‘Hilltops Economic Growth and Land Use Strategy’ in the subject line. Submissions must be received by 6 May 2019.
PESTICIDE & HERBICIDE USE NOTIFICATION Planned pesticide and herbicide use by Council works crews until week ending Thursday 2 May 2019 will include the use of Round Up, Wipeout 450, Glyphosate 450, Brush Off, Starane, Amitrol, Weedmaster, Dicamba, Grazon, Basta, Primo, MCPA, Ken-Met, Taskforce, Para-Trooper, Spraytop, Devour, Verdict, Pyrethrum, Broadstrike and Fusilade; Confidor for aphids and Access for wild fruit tree control; various wetters to enhance the effectiveness of chemicals on: All roads in Hilltops Council - Young, Boorowa and Harden areas. Shire parks, ovals, laneways and some town areas. All villages, rest areas, rural tips and reserves. Rural and regional road shoulders. Naturalure Fruit Fly Bait will be used in the above areas to target the control of fruit fly. In accordance with Hilltops Pesticide Notification Plan, signs and flashing lights will be provided on vehicles applying pesticides, signs placed to inform the public where required and escort warning vehicles will be used for the 2018-2019 road shoulder program. Drivers should exercise extreme caution when passing these vehicles. In accordance with Council’s Pesticide Use Notification Plan, signs will be provided on the vehicle applying the pesticide and signs will remain on-site to inform the public for 24 hours after spraying. The planned pesticide use is subject to change due to Council resources and weather conditions. PLEASE DIRECT ANY ENQUIRIES TO CUSTOMER SERVICES ON 1300 445 586. THE BOOROWA COMMUNITY GARDEN AGM The Boorowa Community Garden AGM will be held on 7th May at 3pm at the Community Garden at the Boorowa showgrounds. Contact David Evans on 63851109.
ANZAC DAY ROUTES AND TIMES Boorowa Area routes and times are as follows; BOOROWA TOWNSHIP Dawn Service 5:45am - 6:30am: 6:00am Service Marsden Street adjacent to Memorial, followed by ‘Gunfire Breakfast’ in War memorial grounds March and Memorial Service 9:30am – 12:00pm: 10:30am Procession Queen Street (Adjacent to post Office) Marsden Street (Queen Street to War Memorial) RUGBY VILLAGE Dawn Service 6:30am – 7:30am: 6:30am Procession Rugby Hall, followed by breakfast at Rugby Hall Harden Area routes and details are as follows; HARDEN TOWNSHIP Dawn Service 6:00am Newson Park March and Memorial Service 9:30am – 12:00pm: 10:45am Procession March from the main street to Newson Park Light Horse Memorial 12:00pm JUGIONG VILLAGE March and Memorial Service 3:00pm – 5:00pm: 3:30pm Procession Riverside Drive to Memorial Park WOMBAT VILLAGE March and Memorial Service 5:15am – 6:30am Wagenbah Oval to Rose Street Memorial Site GALONG VILLAGE Dawn Service 5:30am Young Area routes and times are as follows: YOUNG TOWNSHIP Dawn Service 5:45am – 7:00am: 6:30am Service Boorowa Street adjacent to Town Hall March and Memorial Service 9:30am – 12:00pm: 11:00am Service Boorowa Street (Young Shire Memorial Tower to Lynch Street) Lynch Street (Boorowa Street to Lovell Street) Lovell Street (Lynch Street to Anderson Park Memorial) BENDICK MURRELL VILLAGE Memorial Service 9:00am Bendick Murrell Hall Memorial BRIBBAREE VILLAGE March and Memorial Service 3:30pm - 5:00pm: 4:00pm Procession Weedallion Street adjacent to Bribbaree Bowling Club. Assemble at Bribbaree Bowling Club march to Cenotaph at Anzac Park for wreath laying, march to Bribbaree Memorial Hall for Memorial Service. CROWTHER MEMORIAL Memorial Service 10:00am Crowther Memorial Park KOORAWATHA VILLAGE Dawn Service 5:30am - 6:00am Boorowa Street adjacent to War Memorial Park at Memorial gates. March and Memorial Service 10:45am - 12noon: 10:30am Procession Boorowa Street adjacent to Koorawatha Regional Rooms. Boorowa Street march east to intersection turn south then west and march back to Memorial gates for Memorial Service. MONTEAGLE VILLAGE Memorial Service 2:30pm Monteagle Hall MURRINGO VILLAGE March and Memorial Service 7:30am - 11:00am: 8:30am Procession Murringo Public School. Murringo Gap Road (Murringo Public School to Memorial Hall). WIRRIMAH MEMORIAL Memorial Service 8:30am Wirrimah Memorial Park POSITIONS VACANT For current positions vacant, please visit Council’s website. www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au RFT 462 OF 2019 ROBERTS PARK AND HARDEN POOL LIGHTING UPGRADE Council is seeking suitably qualified contractors to undertake high voltage upgrade works and lighting upgrades at Roberts Park and the Public Pool in Harden NSW. Interested parties are required to register via the E-tendering Portal http://www.tenderlink.com/hilltops to download documents. If you experience difficulties accessing the above website please call the Tenderlink helpdesk on 1800 233 533. Contact: Matthew Batley, enquiries to be directed through the Tenderlink Forum Closing date: 12 noon, Tuesday 23 April 2019.
VILLAGE WORKSHOP RUGBY Where: Rugby Hall When: Wednesday 15 May 2019 BBQ 6PM, Workshop 6.30pm This is an opportunity for residents to meet with Hilltops Councillors and staff to voice their ideas, questions and concerns about Council related matters
PLANNED ROADWORKS FOR FORTNIGHT STARTING THURSDAY 25/04/19 TO THURSDAY 02/05/19 The following planned works are underway in the Hilltops Council area: MAINTENANCE GRADING Western: Storm damage repairs to Allandale Road, Braemar Lane, Dawes Lane, Geegullalong Road, Jacksons Road, McMahons Road, Maloneys Road, Milo Road, Murringo Flats Road, Narellan Road, Nine Mile Gap Road, Rockdale Road and Waihemo Road. Eastern: Roaring Rock Road, Dirt Hole Creek Road, Lagoon Creek Road, Hillview Road, Wargeila Road, Whealgrace Road, Cocomingla Lane, Rockall Road, Riverside Road, Little Plains Road, Rossi Road, Clonalton Road, Tarrents Gap Road and Mount Darling Road. Southern: Chinamans Creek Road, Gladstone Road and Woodlands Road. Flood maintenance and repairs on Hartfield Road, Wombat Creek Road, Redbridge Road and Colorado Road. Storm damage repairs to roads which have been affected during recent storm events. GRAVEL RESHEETING Western: Some storm damage repairs to Murringo Flats Road, Narellan Road, Milo Road, Maloneys Road and Geegullalong Road. Storm damage repairs to roads which have been affected during storm events. Eastern: No resheeting activity. Southern: Chinamans Creek Road. Storm damage repairs to roads which have been affected during the recent storm events. SEALED ROAD REPAIRS Western: Reseals on Milvale Road, Murringo Road, Tubbul Road, Wirrimah Road, Horseferry Road and Bribbaree Road. Storm damage repairs to shoulders on Henry Lawson Way, Bendick Murrell Road, Chews Lane, Chillingworks Road, Iandra Road, Murringo Gap Road, Pitstone Road, Scenic Road and Telegraph Road. Hand patching works on various roads. Roadside slashing on various roads. Eastern: Storm damage (shoulder repair and culvert cleaning) on Lachlan Valley Way. Sealed road pothole patching and minor sign replacements. Weed spraying of road shoulders and spot spraying of noxious weeds. Signage repairs and replacements on local and regional roads. Pavement repairs on town streets and local roads. Frogmore Road shoulder grading on Hovells Creek/ Frogmore area. Roadside slashing on Lachlan Valley Way and Rye Park Road. Southern: Programmed reseals on Gladstone Road, Simmonds Road and Race Creek Road. Minor pavement defect hand patching on various roads. Weed spraying of road shoulders and spot spraying of noxious weeds. Road shoulder vegetation control (slashing) – weather permitting. Signage repairs and replacements on local and regional roads. Storm damage works including drainage and pavement repairs to urban and rural roads. Pavement repairs on sealed roads where bleeding has occurred. CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS Western: Old Forbes Road shoulder widening construction. Spring Creek Road Bridge bypass construction. Burrangong Creek Bridge sediment control. Nasmyth Street Lane and Edwards Street Lane kerb, gutter and sealing construction works. McHenrys Creek Bridge approaches construction. During the construction process, single lane traffic control may be present overnight at McHenrys Creek Bridge approaches. Eastern: Boorowa Waste Transfer Station. Southern: Mechanic Institute – capital upgrades to building including gutter replacement, painting, flooring, kitchen and amenities works. Murrumburrah landfill fencing. North Street linking concrete cycleway – Stage 2. Wombat Hall disabled toilets construction. PARKS AND GARDENS Western: Monitor and review all lines and sprinklers. Routine maintenance of turf on sporting fields and ovals. Linemarking for school sports and athletics carnivals. Linemarking for Winter sports. Routine maintenance and mowing of recreational grounds, sporting ovals and reserves. Check lights. Street tree pruning – as needed. General maintenance of CBD. Eastern: Mowing of cemeteries. Watering of new trees. Spot spraying, weeding and pruning Marsden Street. Street tree pruning – as needed. General maintenance on sporting fields. Southern: Neill Street garden and streetscape maintenance. Cemetery mowing and general maintenance. Turf maintenance on sporting ovals. Linemarking for schools, Touch Football and Athletics Club. Park maintenance and mowing. Monitor and review all lines and sprinklers for Winter watering program. WATER SUPPLY AND SEWERAGE WORKS: All Areas: Water meter replacement program – ongoing. Routine operations and maintenance – ongoing. Routine water quality testing and monitoring – ongoing. Hydrant maintenance throughout town – ongoing. Speed restrictions will be in place and minor delays may be experienced. The planned works are subject to change due to Council resources and weather conditions. Motorists are advised that Roadwork Speed Limits are enforceable by the NSW Police. Speed should be reduced and caution exercised when travelling through roadwork sites.
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A HERO IN OUR MIDST By the side of the road at the Bribbaree turn off on Henry Lawson Way, there is a small white cross with Rosemary planted at its base. It marks the place where a man named Joe Madeley died in a car accident in 2016.
Joe, 96, was in town to visit the wife of a WW2 comrade who had passed. Joe was one of the famous “Rats of Tobruk”, the Anzac’s that stopped Germany’s Afrika Korps in their tracks as they swept across North Africa during WW2. Joe served in North Africa in the siege of Tobruk and at the battle of El Alamein as well as in Australia and in Papua New Guinea in his five year service. Born on a farm near Albury, his father was a WW1 veteran and had secured a soldier settlement property near Weethalle where the family moved when Joe was four. He went to primary school at Weethalle and high school at Yanco Ag. Joe had been working on the farm from an early age. By 9 years of age, Joe could drive a team of horses and at age 14, he left school to work for his father. When WW2 broke out, his father was against him signing up, saying the war would be over by Christmas but Joe’s desire to see more than just the farm and the adventure that the war brought was too much and Joe enlisted in 1940. Joe began training in Wagga, then in Tamworth, before sailing to Palestine. Here he had some more training, joining the war with the 2/13th Battalion pushing the Italians west across Libya to Benghazi to relieve the 6th Division and take the front line. Germany however had sent troops to bolster the Italians and the Afrika Korps under General Rommel pushed the British back east. The 2/13th covered the retreat back to Tobruk. This was the first time that a complete Australian unit had fought against German troops in WW2.
The 2/13th, also known as “the devil’s own”, then spent the next eight months with the 9th Division, defending against all odds the Libyan port city and were to become the only Australian battalion to see out the entire siege. Joe and the 2/13th then performed garrison duties in Syria and enjoyed some brief leave before being sent to Alamein in July 1942. They held the northern sector for almost 4 months before reaching the British defences and fighting in the battle that lasted until November. Joe was wounded by an enemy shell and was “patched up” in hospital by an “angel” from Melbourne. “When I woke, I smelled a beautiful perfume and I thought I was in heaven. I opened my eyes and there was a beautiful nurse leaning over me. There was silence, the noise that had lasted for so long had stopped. She said ‘wakey soldier’. I looked and I was in clean sheets and I had pyjamas on.” Joe would by chance meet his ‘angel’ again 70 years later. After a victory parade and farewell attended by General Alexander on an airstrip in Gaza, the 2/13th left Egypt in January 1943. The Battalion sailed for Sydney Harbour to defend Australia against a Japanese invasion. After jungle training in Queensland, the Battalion performed the first amphibious landing since Gallipoli at Milne Bay in Papua New Guinea. They encountered heavy fighting across multiple locations helping to drive back the Japanese before returning to Australia in March 1944. After 12 months of training and close to Anzac Day in 1945, the 2/13th then sailed
THERE WAS SILENCE, THE NOISE THAT HAD LASTED FOR SO LONG HAD STOPPED.
IMAGE: Joe Madeley cross.
for Borneo to fight the Japanese again until their surrender and the end of the war. Joe was discharged on the 5-12-1945 and went back to working on the farm. After five years of service, he had some trouble adjusting to normal life and became restless. He left the farm and moved to Sydney where he tried his hand at a number of jobs including tram conductor, vacuum salesman, cane cutter and mine worker before settling in Melbourne at a car assembly plant. “I had no idea how to assemble motor cars. I’d been on the farm my whole life and not really seen many but I stayed there for 12 years and they made me foreman. I was sent to Germany to visit the factories after we started a franchise assembling the Mercedes Benz.” After Joe’s father had become blind and sold the farm, he returned home and took a job assembling cars for ten more years back in NSW. He then got a job at RCA Records and worked for another ten years becoming production manager before he retired. In retirement, Joe became involved with the Rats of Tobruk Association (ROTA) and travelled overseas with his wife including two pilgrimages back to Tobruk, a trip to the Afrika Korps reunion in Germany and an invitation to Poland to launch a new medal as he was now the international president of the ROTA. Joe’s is only one of the countless stories that we reflect on this time of year, a snapshot of hard work, loyalty and determination that has helped define this great country. His story reminds us that Australia owes us nothing. It is only through our own hard work and sacrifice that we will be rewarded. Wealth for toil. Lest we forget.
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BOOROWA GUN CLUB COMPETITION NEWS
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oorowa Gun Club members often travel within Australia and overseas to compete in major national and international competitions. This year, a number of Club members travelled up to the National Championships held at Roma, Queensland. The National’s are Australia’s premier DTL (Down the Line) shotgun shooting competition. Australia’s top shots, not only compete for personal glory, but are also representing their home clubs and states. This year, Boorowa Gun Club had two members on the NSW state team. Justin Smith and his daughter Amy Smith both qualified at last year’s NSW State Carnival to represent NSW at this year’s National’s. Justin in the Open team and Amy in the Ladies team. Amy shone throughout the competition, winning the Ladies Single Barrel and as part of the victorious NSW Ladies team. Amy also qualified to represent Australia in next year’s World DTL Championships to be held in England. Boorowa Gun Club members were no strangers to the podium this year and a brief summary of the Club members achievements follows. Grady Evans part of the winning Glenn Cup team defeating New Zealand by one
point. NSW Open state team Justin Smith and the NSW Open team 3rd place. Tony and Wendy Barton 2nd place in the family Deauville doubles. Overall winners in the National Deauville Doubles Glenn Barton and Cooper Mooney (Goulburn). Glenn Barton 3rd AA grade National Double Barrel. Junior Single Barrel 3rd overall Amy Smith. Ladies Mackintosh team Amy Smith. Open Mackintosh team Aaron Jones and Grady Evans. Aaron and Grady also made the reserve list for the Open Australian World Championship team for 2020. Boorowa Gun Club’s next shoot will be held on Saturday 27th of April. It is a major day/ night shoot starting at 11.00am. The day event begins with a 25 target handicap, followed by the 75 target George Campbell Memorial. The night events start at approximately 6.00pm and consists of the NSW State Night Double Rise and the Commonwealth Night Deauville Doubles Championships. If you are interested in having a try at clay target shooting, the Boorowa Gun Club is open for practice for members and for beginners every Tuesday evening from 5.00 till 7.30pm. All ages and abilities 12 years and up. Photo ID is required
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How long have you lived in the Hilltops region? All my life. What is your favourite time of year in the Hilltops region and why? Summer, as there is more to do. What do you do for work and/or what are you currently studying? Elite Supplements. Name the best part of your job and/ or course? Helping people. If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be and why? Anywhere with a farm or beach. Name one thing that you want to achieve in 2019? Saving money. If you were asked to sing a duet and could pick anyone who would it be? P!nk What item can you not live without? Phone. What superpower would you choose if you could have any and why? Tell if someone was lying. Do you prefer books, magazines or online print and what do enjoy reading? Online/Facebook.
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NRMA CHARGING STATION IN YOUNG The electric vehicle fast charging station is proving to be a good drawcard for the town, with a Victorian family on their way to Dubbo staying the night in the town to use the station. The new station is located in Lovell Street. YOUNG HOSPITAL AUXILIARY MOTHER’S DAY STALL The Young Hospital Auxiliary will be holding their Mother’s Day Stall outside Westpac Bank, 8.30am-2.30pm on Friday the 10th of May. Delicious home-made cakes, slices, jams, handwork, hand-knitted blankets etc will all be available. There will also be a great selection of hardy plants and mini succulent gardens. All ideal Mother’s Day gifts. The Mother’s Day raffle has several lovely prizes. Donations of plants and goods will be gratefully received. Come along and support the Hospital Auxiliary so they can continue to purchase items for the care and comfort of patients. KEEPING KIDS IN MIND A course for parents experiencing conflict after separation.
This is a free 5 week course at the Young TAFE. Dates: 5.30-7.30pm on the 8th, 15th 22nd and 29th of May and 5th June. Child minding is available. Topics covered in the course include: Grief and loss after separation The hidden world of children Rebuilding resilience Bridging the gap Looking back and moving forward RSVP to the Hilltops Community Hub on 6382 6328 or in person by 24th April essential. MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS Murrumbidgee PHN (MPHN) has commissioned Beacon Strategies to hold a series of workshops across the region to help develop a region wide strategy supporting maternal and child health. Sessions for both consumers/families and stakeholders will be held. The sessions will be held at Deniliquin, Griffith, Wagga Wagga and Young. The Young session will be on the 2nd of May from 9am-12pm for stakeholders and 1-3pm for families at the Young Golf Club. To register, visit young_community.eventbrite.com.au
If you’re unable to attend but want to participate, you can fill out a short survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MPHN_ community Contact contact Toni Preuss, toni.preuss@ mphn.org.au or 02 6923 3108 if you have any questions. HILLTOPS UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE (U3E) CLASSES Hilltops U3E has added a new class to their popular Beginner’s French class. The class will start on the 2nd of May at the Young Library between 4-5pm. A tutor will be running a ‘Creative Weaving’ group on Tuesdays at the Young Library between 2.30-3.30pm. Please contact 6384 2440 or youngbrainsu3a@gmail.com if you are interested in attending. The Ukele group is so popular there is a waiting list to join. It is hoped the Introduction to Meditation and Crocheting/Needlework groups will be running again soon. The Annual General Meeting has been set for July 17th at the Young Bowling Club. New members to join the Committee are invited to come along.
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QUESTION of the week
HARDEN News..
IMAGE: Panky the Panda.
What is the best thing about Easter?
Easter milk chocolate – Melissa Plummer-Gallop
WALK WITH PANKY FOR JOAN’S WISH
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his Saturday the 27th of April, the charity Joan’s Wish will be holding a ‘Walk with Panky’ to raise awareness and collect donations towards pancreatic cancer, diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) and mental health. Panky the Panda is the mascot for Joan’s Wish and will be completing a 3km walk from Harden Tyres to the Light Horse Hotel. Residents of Albury Street are being asked to decorate their fences with the colour purple to show their support for the cause. Purple is the colour associated with pancreatic cancer awareness. Those participating are asked to assemble
at Harden Tyres at 9am where coffee will be provided. The walk will then begin at 9.30am and head towards the Light Horse Hotel. All donations received will be going to the Pancare Foundation, a not for profit organization fighting pancreatic cancers. Special guest at the Light Horse Hotel will be Heather from Fat Bob and the Blonde, who will be giving an inspirational talk on her solo motorbike and trailer journey around Australia. Lunch can be purchased at the Light Horse Hotel. Call Guy Turner on 0428 673 435 for more information or visit https://www.facebook. com/joanswish/
Chocolate and catching up with family – Monique Dorman
A chance to spend time with family and friends – Kimberly Kavanagh
From Hilltops Councillor GREG ARMSTRONG
ANZAC – A Time For Reflection
As we near the approach of ANZAC Day 2019, it is appropriate for all Australians to reflect on the immense sacrifice made by Australian and New Zealand military and civilian personnel to protect our freedoms, preserve our rights and uphold the values that we hold as a contemporary and tolerant society. While there is no doubt that war is an absolute abomination, it is a phenomenon that has repeated all too often, sadly taking thousands of young and innocent lives and forever impacting on those who are left. The loss of so many gallant lives along with the immense hardship endured by family,
friends and comrades can never be undone or made fade from our Australian history. Nor should it be made to fade, for it is entirely appropriate that a country appreciate what it is that makes it great, celebrate what events and actions made it great, recognise the cost of being great and be respectfully thankful for those that paid the ultimate price. ANZAC Day is cemented in our hearts, our history and our future as being both sacred and sad, proud and humble, appreciative and expectant. It is a time to understand that with sacrifice comes recognition and that in doing so, we do not glorify war but recognise those who have been glorified in war.
Throughout the Hilltops region this ANZAC Day, there will be public ceremonies at towns and villages and I urge all members of our communities to take some time out of their day to either attend a ceremony or visit a monument to pay their respects. Services will be held at Young, Boorowa, HardenMurrumburrah, Bribbaree, Bendick Murrell, Galong, Jugiong, Monteagle, Murringo, Rugby, Koorawatha, Wirrimah and Wombat. It will only take about an hour out of your day to acknowledge those who have given all they can give. Lest we forget. – Councillor Greg Armstrong
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FUN DAY OUT AT BRIBBAREE SHOW’N SHINE The place to be this weekend for all automotive enthusiasts will be Bribbaree, as the Bribbaree Show’n Shine is on this Saturday, 27th of April. For those who get their entries in early, there is an early entry prize. Entries are also taken on the day for the many categories of cars, trucks and bikes. Other features of the day include a vintage tractor pull, racing lawnmowers and vintage engine display. A new inclusion at this year’s Show’n Shine is the Horsepower Challenge, helping
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to shape this year’s event as bigger and better than previous years. Gates open at 8am. Entries are taken until 10am, with the judging to be completed by 1pm. The presentation will begin at 3pm. There is strictly no BYO as the Bribbaree Water and Progress Association will be providing the BBQ and bar. For those wanting to make a weekend of it, the Bribbaree Showground has camping facilities available.
April 24 – Author Talk with Andrew Holt An Author Talk with former local man Andrew Holt will take place at Hilltops Council Library, Young branch on April 24 at 10.30am. Andrew is passionate about educating children and offers tips and tools in his second book, A Wise Water World Inspires Me to help children grow in emotional intelligence. His latest book continues with empowering questions around the themes of emotions, water and going with the flow.Everyone is welcome to attend including parents, grandparents, carers, educators and child development professionals. April 25 – Anzac Day Anzac Day will be commemorated in towns and villages across the Hilltops region with services scheduled at dawn, mid-morning and afternoon. Services are planned at Wirrimah, Koorawatha, Crowther, Bendick Murrell, Boorowa, Rugby, Bribbaree, Monteagle, Murringo, Harden-Murrumburrah, Jugiong, Wombat, Galong and Young. April 26 – Take 5 on Fridays – Malcolm Dunbar Malcolm Dunbar is back for a Take Five concert at Young Library. Malcolm, who formerly taught at Young High School, is composer of the Take Five at the Library song, which he will perform at this concert, along with lots of amusing songs about villages and attractions in the Hilltops area. Malcolm brings a group of musicians with him on his trip to Young and will team up with a number of local musicians too. 12.30-1pm. Young Library. April 27 – Walk for Joan’s Wish Walking for Joan’s Wish to end pancreatic cancer and increase awareness about DIPG and mental health. This walk will also bring awareness about the things Joan’s Wish is doing this year on November 9 with the NSW Sand Drag Titles to be held at Coppabella Road, Galong. Panky the Panda will be joining this walk and urge everyone to come along, walk and help collect donations on the way to the Light Horse pub for lunch. 9-11.30am. Harden Tyre Service. April 27 – Bribbaree Show’n Shine Family fun day out. Awards for many categories including car, trucks, bikes and utes. Racing Lawnmowers demo and Vintage Engine Club demo. Entertainment, food, bar and camping facilities available! Strictly no bring your own. 8am-7pm. Bribbaree Showground. April 27 – Young Tennis Club Centenary Celebrations Former members welcome, lunch and memorabilia display. Contact David Robinson dlrobbo6@bigpond.com or phone 0408 441 070.Young Tennis Club April 27 – Boorowa Rotary Makers and Growers Markets You will find food, craft and products grown, made and prepared by local people. The Old Court House grounds in Marsden Street. April 28 – Elvis, Cash and Dino Country Tour Andrew Leonard (Lemvis) pays tribute to ‘The King of Cool’ Dean Martin, ‘The Man in Black’ Johnny Cash and ‘The King’ Elvis Presley in this very authentic, interactive, funny and high class show. They can be booked direct from the Club or call 0435 072 286. 2pm. Boorowa Ex-Services Club. April 28 – Bush Poetry The second of the Wombat Bush Poets 2019 events will be held on April 28 at the Young Hotel from 1.30pm to 4.30pm. These events are always held on the last Sunday of the month finishing the year at the National Cherry Festival Sunday morning, December 8. Come along and enjoy the fun. Unique Australian entertainment, tell yarns in traditional rhyme and rhythm or other poetry styles. Open mike. Juniors, instrumentalists and singers welcome. Gold coin donation optional. April 29 – Watercolour Painting at Boorowa Library Korean watercolour artist will return to present another excellent lesson involving watercolour painting. Cost $5.00 to cover materials. Contact Jenny at Boorowa Library for more details on 6384 2441. 2-4pm. Boorowa Library, Boorowa. April 30 – Grief Support Group This support group is available to all Hilltops community members over the age of 18 years. The group aims to bring people together in a safe space to share common life and loss experiences. For more information or to register please call the Hub on 6382 6328. 9.30-11.30am. 2c Campbell Street, Young. May – Al Anon Is a fellowship or relatives and friends of alcoholics who believe their lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. Held every Monday from 6.30pm to 8pm at the CWA Rooms, 9 Lovell Street, Young. Contact Patty on 0487 762 126 for more info. May – Wrap With Love Is a group of knitters who knit squares 10 inches by 10 inches and make them into wraps or just to have a chat. Also if you would like to donate 8 ply wool or synthetic would be much appreciated. 10am-12pm every Wednesday at the Services Club in Young. Contact Patty on 0487 762 126 for more info. May 1 – The Young Garden Club The Young Garden Club meeting will be held at the Catherine McCauley Centre commencing at 7:00 pm. Guest speaker will be Martin Sullivan from Golden Glance Nursery. Martin will be speaking on a variety of garden topics including pot gardening, soils etc as well as answering any queries put to him. Everyone welcome. Contacts are Helenie on 0427 710 777 or Moya on 0413 953 642.
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Lions Club of Young Inc Mini Lotto Results Our Mini Lotto was drawn on the 18th April 2019 at Young Bowling Club The Winning Numbers were: 20-14-4-7-11-13 There were no winners of 6 numbers. And there were no winners of 5 numbers. Next week the lotto Jackpot for winning 6 numbers will be $10,000. And the Lotto Jackpot for winning 5 numbers will be $186 Next Draw is Thursday 2nd May 2019 and will be drawn at the Young Bowling Club. Mini Lotto Quick Pix tickets are sold at various outlets including the S&C Club, IGA, Woolworths, South West Slopes Credit Union and some hotels by Lions Members with the distinctive yellow box. The Lions Club of Young Inc. will continue their planned ‘USED BATTERY DRIVE’ for the weeks of Monday 11th March 2019 to 26th April 2019 Delivery point for USED battery donations is Property of President Dennis Foster 15 Briggs Street, Young NSW Contact information available for Lions Members: President Dennis Foster: 0412 902 647 or Geoff Freudenstein: 0432 233 983 Destin-e-Post Gift Shop Boorowa. Now stocking superb quilting fabrics, more coming. Classes available starting 30th April, Tuesday 1-4. Bookings essential. Phone Cheryl on 0419481319 Young Amateur Swimming Club AGM Thursday 9th May 2019, 6.30pm Young Services Club in the Auditorium
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HARDEN GOLF NEWS TIPPERARY Elliott Streets the Field Last weekend, players vied for the GutterVac Trophy proudly supplied by Damian Shea who continues to ply his trade in the wider Hilltops region and continues his valuable support of Harden Golf. The event played was an individual Stableford and with the course starting to green and demonstrate its brilliance, the run is starting to disappear and the greens are becoming very responsive. Everyone has been waiting for that moment that past Club Champion Peter Elliott’s game clicked again and on Saturday it did just that. Peter has brought a tidy little 5 over par home for a whopping 45 Stableford points. This was enough to whomp the field by 6 whole points with runner up Brian Wales back on 39 points. When congratulated after the round, Peter in his usual laid back style has been heard to say “I got lucky”. I think a few of us would like to get this lucky, regularly. Balls went back to 38 points and were awarded to Brian Wales (39), Ron Page (38), Matt Peisley (38) and Darrell Cassidy. The Bendigo Bank Hole in One continues to get threatened each week and last Saturday was no different with the April superstar Bernie Parker dropping his pill in to 1.6m. Bernie got a ball for his effort.
Steinke Claims Midweek Peter Steinke has been threatening for the last 4 weeks and finally broke through again, making it back to back weeks with the lollies. Not happy with first and third last week, he came out and blitzed again this week. Peter has had a round of 27 points on the par 24 point, 12 hole layout, beating his handicap by 3 shots. Those 3 shots have been thrown to the wind and are long gone with his new deductor being a mere 3.5 for duties this week. Serial podium finisher Ron Kerr was 2nd and 3rd this week with 2 very consistent sub-par rounds of 26 points, setting himself up lovely for next week by his handicap still rising. 4th was Garth Webb who is shooting at, or about his handicap on a regular basis and was strong again at 23 points. This Week The gents will be playing for a popular team-based event being a 4 Ball Worst Ball, where the lower score per hole in each team is recorded and the highest team result is the winner. The sponsors of this game style and very successful at scoring in these events are Graeme Williams and Ben Glover. The ladies will be playing an Individual Stableford for the Maryanne Fitzgerald Trophy. See you there – Alby
GOLF NEWS
Thursday’s eighteen hole stroke winner was Nora Styles. Runner up Jake Searle. Birdies – Barry Hazelgrove and Jake 1 each. Barry had 1 gobble. Sunday was a Stableford event. 1st Brad Noordhuis 63/55 37 points. 2nd Barry Hazelgrove 33 points. Card Draw – Barry Hazelgrove. Birdies – Brad and Barry had 1 each. Gobbles – Brad and Barry 2 each and Jake Searle 1. Next week’s sponsor is Glen Jasprizza. Get well wishes to Bill Foreman on the sick list. A free come and try day to be held at Tipperary course on this Sunday 28th. Morning tea 10am. Lunch 12 noon. Everyone welcome to come and have a try.
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‘We will remember them’
Lest We Forget From The Loft Fashion House
In honour of our national heroes We will remember them
Lest We Forget From The Ladies At Boutique 99 Young
From The Team At Blooms Chemist Young
From Blown Away Balloons & party shop
Lest We Forget From Donges IGA
From Tester Porter Services
From The Team At The Boorowa Pharmacy
From the team At Native Botanical, Young.
from Patterson Brothers Funerals
From the teams at Harden Geelan Holden and Young Mistubishi
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