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Judi said it was a proud moment for the family watching television coverage of the Queen’s funeral procession and seeing her daughter.
The Parrys moved to Bendigo from their family farm at Bears Lagoon 11 years ago. Hannah studied nursing and spent part of her graduate year at Boort District Health before enlisting in the Army four years ago.
Her mother Judi said that during rehearsals in Lon don, Hannah had met the new Princess of Wales dur ing a visit to the Australian contingent by Catherine and husband Prince William.
Captain Hannah Perry (second right) slow marches with sword reversed down The Mall in London during Monday’s funeral procession. INSET: Captain Perry (second left, second row) with the Australian Army contingent.
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nurse Hannah Perry flew back into Australia yesterday after participating in the 40-strong Australian Defence Force contingent at the funeral procession for Queen Elizabeth through the streets of London.
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Today is a public holiday for Australia’s National Day of Mourning for the Queen who died aged 96.
The now-Captain Perry spent a week in rehearsals
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Members of Australia’s contingent were drawn from Royal Australian Engineers, the Royal Australian Infan try, the Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps and the Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps, Royal Australian Navy and Royal Australian Air Force.
with British and Commonwealth defence personnel for the funeral on Monday night (Australian time).
The former East Loddon P12 College student and Bears Lagoon Serpentine netballer and tennis player left her Army School of Health base at Latchford Bar racks, near Wodonga, with ADF personnel in the hours following the passing of the Queen on September 8.
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LOCAL PASTOR Michelle Heather (centre) was commissioned the pastor for Tarnagulla in a special service by Victory Church at the town’s community centre on Sunday. Her commissioning as pastor for Church@Tarna follows the return of regular worship services in the town last year.
W HAT’S A new quiz master just a contender the crown coveted by The Oracle Will? One reader’s very good friend Tess spent Sunday afternoon inside paw-ring over the Loddon Herald taking time to ponder our weekly 20-question quiz, avoiding the wind and rain whirling around outside. Or perhaps she was attracted to the Ken Arnold story about dog legs on the opposite page.
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URTING’S Geoff Wilson is back from Perth a national bowling champion again. He tells us the Victorian contingent had its own WAGS for the trip. Important he said, okay words embellished by OTF, to make sure the bloke’s didn’t lose their bags nor imbibe too much at night.
HE start of summer sport is just around the monthly corner. Boort bowlers got their show on the road on Sunday with a spread to cherish and we hear traditional mixing of teams for afternoon tea will be back this season in at least one association. OTF looks forward to sharing and remember our favourite is scones, jam and cream!
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A PART from a pocket dial, we haven’t heard a lot from The Oracle over the past week. There was his mention in a special story last Thursday about his mem ories of seeing the Queen on her 1970 visit to Swan Hill. Turns out, we are reliably told, he made a special pilgrimage with Cockerell to Swan Hill racecourse in the days after Her Majesty’s passing - placed flowers on the track ... flowers freshly picked trackside by ... you guessed it, The Oracle himself.
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one square foot of land on an estate in the Scottish highlands.
“The information it provides will also support the develop ment of 2024-28 pricing submis sion, which we submit to the Es sential Services Commission in September 2023.”
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A market research agency has been appointed by GMW to con duct 800 phone surveys and 400 online surveys this month.
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A Regional Affordable Hous ing Summit is cold comfort to people struggling to find a place to live and businesses unable to recruit new staff in regional areas, according to Murray Plains MP Peter Walsh. “This is not a problem that appeared overnight. It’s the result of poor planning from the Andrews Labor Government, and new par cels of land getting tied up in Labor’s red tape. In 2021 we saw house prices rise by 21 per cent and only now La bor is speaking about ways to deliver affordable housing through a Regional Afford able Housing Summit. This is typical from a Government that is more focused on spin than addressing the real is sues affecting regional Vic toria.
That had grown to more than 500 guests and a community celebration when Alister and Denise were married in Boort Memorial Hall on Saturday.Andwhile rain may have scuppered Nolen’s Park as the venue, still people from Pyramid Hill and Boort joined family and friends from across Australia for the wedding, guests ar
GENEVIEVE Trice is swap ping head for heart in making her AFL grand final predic tion. Genevieve took out this year’s tipping competition at Victoria Hotel Pyramid Hill. But while she said home and away tips were based on form, she’s swapping to heart in wanting Geelong to beat Sydney on Saturday. “They’re Victorian so I have to tip the Cats,” she said.
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LODDON SHIRE Kerbside collections will take place as normal today and tomorrow. However, all waste facili ties across the shire will be closed for the National Day of Mourning and AFL Grand Final Eve public holidays. Loddon Visitor Information Centre will be closed today and re-open from 10am to morrow.
Serpentine’s Leading Senior Constable Grant Polglase has praised the actions of residents after road guide posts were ripped from the Bridgewater-Ser pentine road and strewn across theAndroad.afarmer reporting a suspi cious vehicle at Calivil has seen a 37-year-old Rochester man ar rested and expected to be charged onSeniorsummons.Constable Polglase said
vestigating the theft of a gun safe at SeniorMologa.Constable Polglase said the safe had been ripped from the wall of a locked shed.
The guests even worked out their own roster to make sure the range of food was wide and wellFormerspread.Pyramid Hill Presbyterian Church minister Bruce Riding conducted the service with Denise attended by daughter Jacquelyn Dunstan and Alister by brother Ian.
QUICK-THINKING Loddon resi dents have helped police re spond to potentially dangerous incidents in the past week.
Denise and Alister said the large guest list was also a way to thank people in local com munities for their support when loss had been experienced in their lives.
JUST a few friends was the first thought for Denise Leed and Alister McDougal when plan ning their wedding.
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Yarrayne is one of 20 Loddon River sites now available for camping on the State Govern ment website listing Crown river frontage camp areas.
“We are so thankful for the community em bracing the day,” said the new couple, both
KOOYOORA Women’s Net work has reported to police the theft of sleeper offcuts from its community garden being developed at the old Bridgewater Railway Sta tion. Secretary Jenny Hosk ing said a padlocked gate was cut open on Monday and offcuts from material used to make vegetable beds tak en. The incident comes just months after the original batch of sleepers was alleg edly stolen.
active in community life. “We are overwhelmed that people wanted to be involved,” they said.
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Sections of the BridgewaterSerpentine road have been flood ed several times by rains over the pastSeniormonth.Constable Polglase said last Wednesday’s incident at Calivil also involved police from Inglewood, Wedderburn and Dunolly and followed the alleged theft of a truck and trailer from Rochester.AndLoddon police are also in
The youths were in a group of 14 camping on the river on Sep tember 10 and 11. “They were given an official caution due to their age and admission,” he said.
“The guest list just kept growing ... the hall was just the right size after we looked at the forecast a few days out, making the call to move the ceremony and reception from No len’s Park to across the road,” Alister said.
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prompt contact had been key to police responding to the indci dents.Hesaid six 16-year-olds from Bendigo, Axedale and Gisborne had admitted their role in remov ing 18 guide posts, four speed signs and a flood warning sign between Serpentine Roadhouse and the Yarrayne Tourist and Camping Reserve on the Loddon River, 4km away.
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He said chemicals worth more than $20,000 and a computer were not taken. “There have been 20 firearm thefts reported across the police western region in the past 14 days, most from rural properties,” Senior Constable Pol glaseUndersaid.new laws introduced in Victoria last month, firearms must be stored in a purpose-built steel storage receptacle.
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The Yeungroon War Memorial, an Italian granite monument, lists the names of over 100 district men and women who served in the Boer War, World Wars One and Two and in Korea and Vietnam.
She said that after a few postponements, the Yeungroon reunion “will be a huge day for Yeungroon’s current and past resi dents, descendants, families and friends”.
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And while technically in the Buloke Shire, Carolyn said the district had strong family connections with Wedderburn.
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Cindy said residents had used various mediums such as sculpture, water paint, acrylics and pencil.
THE tight-knit community of Yeungroon is juggling time and dodging rain to pre pare for a triple celebration.
“The Yeungroon History Project involves a new Colourbond shed, a replica of the hall, which houses 13 large interpretive panels telling the story of Yeungroon from
RESIDENTS at Inglewood and Districts Health Service have put the finishing touches to art works ready for their exhi bition next month.
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The exhibition opening October 14 will feature more than 100 paintings by resi dents, some also for sale as greeting cards, and other works by district artists and schoolConsumer,children.community and volunteer engagement officer Cindy Gould said: “During the Covid-19 restrictions, IDHS residents and staff were creative, finding meaningful experiences and connections through new activities.
“The local football club only lasted a few years and the players mostly went to Woo sang,” she said.
“Yeungroon Fire Brigade was first formed in 1920 and over the last 100 years the brigade has proudly served its commu nity, responding to fires both locally and elsewhere. To mark the occasion, a story board detailing the Brigade’s history will be unveiled at the Yeungroon fire station,” Carolyn said.
Local historian Carolyn Olive said the district had strong connections with the larger communities to its north and south.
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“They participated in collaborative art, painted landscapes and captured local iconic buildings and community projects such as making Easter bunny masks for lo cal kindergarten children,” she said.
“The Yeungroon Hall, which is celebrat ing its 130th anniversary, has had a facelift with some major repairs and a fresh coat of paint,” Carolyn said.
“This little hall which has been the loca tion of numerous celebrations and other community activities over the years, re mains a sentimental landmark for the Yeungroon community.
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The rural district between Wedderburn and Charlton is readying for the October 2 reunion, 130th hall anniversary and a be lated toast to the fire brigade that notched up the century two years ago.
The district’s hall gets a facelift ahead of the triple celebration.
“The art workshops introduced then have continued on, through the kind do nations from the Wedderburn Craft Group and our resident’s family members.”
“As part of this program, some residents chose to sit as models and had their form painted. The resident’s art, has since fea tured in the form of greeting card are available for sale at reception to help fund raise for future leisure and lifestyle activi ties,” Cindy said.
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Tiny town breathes life into hall ready for triple party
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Caorlyn said the Yeungroon War Me morial and a history project would be un veiled during the reuniuon.
settlement to today. It covers topics such as agriculture, Yeungroon landmarks, life on the land, industry and stories of some Yeungroon men and women who have served in the armed forces.
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THE promised upgrade of play ground and play spaces at Bridgewater Primary School may drag into a fourth year.
When the department com mited to a September start on works, school council president Leah Bailey said: “We are look ing forward to breaking soil. We have lots of plans for its use.”
The Andrews Labor Government has announced a once-in-a-generation reform to Victoria’s kinder and childcare system to save local families money, get more parents back into work and give every Victorian child the best start in life.
LOOKING as fresh as it did more than 120 years ago, a his toric Wedderburn shop takes on new life from Monday.
But he is unsure of the shop’s original use. “In the early days the businesses in town didn’t put their building number in their adverts - they simply stated High Street so although we know of all of the early businesses in town, we don’t know their exact location.”
Volunteers Christine Nash and Barbara Petrie have been relocating clothes from the shop’s community house base.
The Education Department early last month said work would start this month on the $499,000 project and be com pleted this
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Town’s community house will move its op-shop into the High Street premises featur ing pressed metal ceilings and stained glass windows.
Co-ordinator Margaret Van Veen said she hoped the new location would add to activ ity in High Street and prove popular with visitors, being mid-way between two of the town’s acclaimed bird murals.
“People have just been amaz ing with their help ... the com munity has been stepping up.”
Local historian Alan Mul raney said the shop has previ ously been used as a gift shop and Tattslotto agency.
Christine Nash and Barbara Petrie prepare to hang clothes on racks in the freshly-painted historic shop that becomes the town’s op-shop from Monday. The shop building (left) has stood on the corner of High and Chapel streets for more than 120 years.
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However,year.the Victorian School Building Authority website now has the project being finished in the first quarter of 2023, after being changed from this month, and no construction date listed.
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WEDDERBURN College is in talks about iexistring buildings to be retained in the $12.9 million up grade announced in May’s State Budget.Principal Danny Forrest said: “We are currently in discussions with the department about what buildings the school can retain or may be demolished.
“There has been a lot of com munity support with working bees to have the shop ready for opening day,” she said.
“At the same time we are also looking at what facilities can be upgraded such as the majority of learning spaces in the far wing including art, food technology and general classrooms,” he said.
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“The funding will assist Loddon Shire with a range of activities along their rural roadsides, including treating and preventing ‘regionally controlled’ and ‘restricted’ weeds, managing rabbit populations and community consultation,” she said.
Cr Straub said the hotel would again be a vital social hub for the community where people could gather.Consortium owners and man ager Elesha Guidice are also hop ing to entice new patrons from Bendigo using the daily trains.
“We are grateful for the funding as this allows coun cil to do some work in this area,” Mr Phillips said.
Ron Lourie and Jackson Falls. LH PHOTO
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If you have a proposal for outdoor activation that will bring more people to your business or help them stay for longer, please submit an expression of interest with information such as type of equipment or installation, location, cost estimates, and even product suppliers. The more information you can provide, the easier it will be to assess your idea’s suitability for funding. We may not be able to deliver all
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With funding assistance from the Victorian Government, Loddon Shire is looking for proposals for small-scale improvements to help businesses operate in more outdoor settings in a COVIDSafe way, and support ongoing community safety by encouraging outdoor activation of business precincts within the Shire. These improvements should be deliverable before the end of 2022. Improvements could include adding more street furniture to comfortably seat customers outside, or extending/upgrading an outdoor dining or business space with barriers, blinds or furniture.
Mr Phillips said Loddon Shire had received $75,000 annually for 10 years.
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also saw the delivery of outdoor tness equipment and supporting programs as well as new water fountains across the region, including Loddon Shire. Planning is currently underway for the implementation of Stage 2 of the Healthy Loddon Campaspe initiative and new projects will be announced in early 2023.
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WITH s symbolic ribbon cutting at lunchtime Friday, the Din gee community began a day and night of celebrating the re-open ing of its Loddonhotel.Mayor Dan Straub per formed the symbolic opening before also pouring a beer from the hotel now under community ownership.CrStraub and community consortium leader Matt Bowles praised the spirit that had given new life to the historic Railway Hotel, closed since late last year.
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AN ANNUAL State Govern ment allocation of $75,000 was allowing Loddon Shire to do limited roadside weed and pest control, said operations director Steven Phillips.
It may be extra signage to safely direct pedestrians to outdoor gathering places or other outdoor attractions that encourage people to stop and stay longer in a business area.
Healthy Heart of Victoria has o cially changed its name to Healthy Loddon Campaspe with the launch of Stage 2 of the initiative. The initiative will continue to work within the Campaspe, Central Gold elds, Loddon, Macedon Ranges and Mount Alexander Shires and the City of Greater Bendigo over the next four years. This will include continuation of projects to help encourage healthy eating and getting more people, more active, more Achievementsoften. during Stage 1 include the development and roll out of the rst regional Active Living Census which received over 24,500 responses. The initiative
Mr Bowles is among 20 mem bers of the consortium and thanked the community for their efforts to have the hotel ready for re-opening day.
His comments came after the Government on Monday announced this year’s funds.
MP Jaala Pulford said The Government had allocated $11.5 million over four years under the program
The Government claims it is supporting communities to reduce the spread of weeds on rural roadsides,
“Without the funding council would need to reallocate funds to its roadside weed and pest control pro gram.“The current funding al lows for a narrow control plan. Significant funds would be required if the scope was toWesternexpand.” Victoria Region
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“We have wet years and we have dry years. What we’re expe riencing at the moment is simi lar to some years in the 1970s
“We’ve been running the festival for 13 years and it’s the first time there has been rain,” said convenor Rob Scholes after Sat urday’s tours were replaced with sessions in the Rheola hall.
“There’s an inch of water across the paddocks. From our place, we can see the Loddon River and for now the water is staying within the banks,” he said “A lot will depend on how much rain we get in the next few weeks.”However, the next fortnight will be crucial for crop farmers
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Darren Wright, Annette Robertson, Elaine Williams and Ken Beasley at the festival’s native plant stall.
Julie Radford and Rob Scholes LH PHOTO
Goulburn Murray Water says it continues to monitor the spill at Laanecoorie Reservoir where on Tuesday water was peaking at 3.22 metres, above the moderate flood level of three metres.
The tours were part of the group’s spring festival and visited Kingower State Forest and the Wehla Block.
“A lot will depend on how quick the rain falls, how much there is and how close each weather event turns out to be. It’s Mother nature at work.
and 1980s. In ‘73 and ‘74 we had 35 inches (889mm) of rain both years.”Brian said he had moved stock to higher ground during minor and moderate flood warnings over the past fortnight.
The forecast for the next week has rain and showers most days.
Minor flooding on Loddon roads continues with police warning motorists to drive with additional care.
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“When there are such heavy in takes, that’s when we experience problems,” he said.
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INGLEWOOD and Districts Health Service has limited visitors to its aged care fa cility.Only essential visitors have been allowed since Sunday after an outbreak of COVID-19.IDHSsays all infection control measures are being undertaken.Thelatest weekly data for Loddon Shire shows eight active cases. There have been a total of 1865 since March 2020. Almost 76 per cent of Loddon residents have received a third dose of the vaccination,
facing the prospect of increas ingly water-logged paddocks.
er said increased flows from Tul laroop and Cairn Curran plus the Bet Bet Creek could see the Lod don’s level stay above 3.5 metres for several weeks.
FRIENDS of Kooyoora made the most of a break in the weather on Sunday for field trips exploring native fauna around Rheola.
tion or we will lose them and their genetics from the Michaelregion.”Barkla did a presentation on In sects with Julie also talking on local flies.
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“This has been a journey of community for 20 years. There are a lot of species in the Kooyoora ranges and regionally that are quite rare,” she said. “They need protec
Speakers included Julie Radford who has worked for the last 12 years propagating rare native orchids in the area to help bring them back from extinction.
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A MODERATE flood warning was in place for parts of the Loddon River on Tuesday with farmers anxious about spills from two reservoirs in the next fortnight.
Laanecoorie has been spilling into the river for most of the past fortnight.Butwith water Tullaroop Res ervoir, near Maryborough, now churning over the spillway and Cairn Curran tipped to go over the gates within days, farmers fear that will add to flows from Laanecoorie into the Loddon River.Laanecoorie grazier Brian Bak
The Loddon River downstream of Loddon Weir was at 3.87 me tres and rising.
Water spill watch
“This includes $55,000 to address high priority maintenance tasks identified in the school’s Rolling Facilities Evaluation, including ceiling repair, door repair, ex
ternal surface repainting, external surface revarnishing, floor revarnishing, handrail repair, landscape repainting, roof repair, shade structure repainting, shade struc ture repair, stair repair, wall repainting, wall repair and wall replacement.
Current members of East Loddon Lions.
Loddon Mayor and club member Cr Dan Straub joined Mr Stewart in unveiling the garden stone and the adjacent metal leaf sculpture. Cr Straub crafted the sculpture.
EAST Loddon Lions Club had given out standing support to district communities, district governor Neil Stewart said at the club’s 40th anniversary celebrations on Sunday.MrStewart said the memorial garden being developed by the club was the latest example of service by members.
Artwork by East Loddon P12 College students was also on display.
MP Mark Gepp said the college had been allocated $130,000 under the planned maintenance program.
“And $75,000 will be used for high pri ority maintenance tasks identified in the school’s specialist assessment to address the roofing and structural issues,” he said.
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ficial unveiling of the Lions Den mu ral. Joining the club’s current members Cr Straub, president Alan Guthrie, Jo Guthrie, Helen O’Donohue, Emma Leach and Sharyl McCallum were guests with connections to the club over four decades.
Sundays celebrations also saw the of
District governor praises club on 40th birthday
They included Rosalie McCarthy whose late husband Kevin was an early president and Susan Rudkins whose father Tom was a driving force in the club’s foundation and its charter secretary.
THE State Government says there will be a maintenance blitz at Pyramid Hill Col lege in term three.
Neil Stewart and Dan Straub unveil the memorial garden during Sunday’s 40th anniversary of East Loddon Lions. LH PHOTOS
Rosalie McCarthy and Susan Rogers view memorabilia.
Matilda Smith, a Year 7 student, with her art work on display,
College promised a paint job
On behalf of Council, I encourage all our Loddon Seniors to get involved in this year’s
For more information about this year’s Loddon Victorian Seniors Festival, please call Loddon Shire Council on 5494 1201 or visit Thewww.loddon.vic.gov.auSeniorsFestivalisdelivered in conjunction with the Victorian Government, through the O ce for Senior Victorians in the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing.
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Enjoy good food with good friends while ‘Takin’ it Easy’
Gala Day - Wednesday 5th October
Contact for Details (see below)
Contact Number: 0428 368 208
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festival including attending the Gala Day and other activities available across the Shire during this time.
Contact Number: 0409 557 888
Railway Hotel Boort 03 5455 2025 Wedderburn Hotel 03 5494 3008
Bridgewater Hotel 03 5437 3576
Location: 119 – 121 Godfrey Street Boort VIC 3537
Court House Re-Enactment
Location: 6 McKay Street Pyramid Hill VIC 3575
It is fantastic to see the return of the Loddon Victorian Seniors Festival in 2022, and a great honour to welcome all our participants.
Free. Teams will have a ball competing in a range of crazy tasks using IT devices. Each team will have a combination of IT legends and learners. Catered lunch included. Bookings via website or phone call.
Tania is joined on stage by long time friend and talented musician, Anthony Tenace. Together, they take audiences on an entertaining, musical journey down memory lane, bringing smiles to faces and joy to hearts.
To be held at the Boort Memorial Hall on Wednesday 5 October, this year’s Gala Day will feature award-winning country singer Tania Kernaghan. Light refreshments will be
The 2022 Seniors Festival will also see the welcome return of one of the most anticipated annual events in the calendar –the Seniors’ Gala Day.
Free light refreshments and entertainment
Participating Venues (Please call to Book)
Museum Open Day Tuesday 4 October 12 noon until 4pm
Virtual Treasure Hunt Tuesday 18 October at 10:30am
This year’s festival will be celebrated across Loddon Shire from 29 September to 14 October and will see aspects of the festival embody the theme Takin’ it Easy.
Contact number: 03 5494 3489
computer skills classes, light refreshments and nger food will be provided. Bookings essential, book before Friday 14 October 2022.
Yoga for Seniors Tuesday 11 October from 10am to 11:30am
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Contact Email: elhs@bigpond.com
Meal Voucher is valid between 29th September and 14th October 2022
Events in your local communities
Contact Email: info@icnh.org.au
Community Lunch Tuesday 4 October at Midday - Call to secure a free place, limited numbers available. Otherwise own cost of $10. Re-connect and enjoy a lunch of chicken patties, scalloped potatoes and green salad with a quiz and prizes. Bookings required.
Join Tania Kernaghan for a very special ‘up close and personal’ performance as she shares with you the stories behind her hit songs which have been instrumental in shaping her stellar Audience’scareer. love hearing her songs and the stories behind them
Register for a $20.00 meal voucher, call Loddon Shire on (03) 5494 1201
Free for Seniors. Relax, boost your tness and have fun with FREE yoga for seniors. Bookings essential as numbers limited.
Free. Come and see our museum display. Bring along and share your own
CelebrateCouncil in the Loddon Shire 29 September to 14 October For more information, visit: www.loddon.vic.gov.au or www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au Recognising highly valued contribution of our seniors
Additionally, this year’s festival provides a range of opportunities for reconnection among attendees and local service providers. This is particularly important for our seniors who may be unable to obtain the everyday information they need due to lack of access to technology or con dence navigating the digital space.
East Loddon Historical Society
Inglewood Community Hub
Mitiamo Store 03 5436 5209
Victoria Hotel 03 5455 7391
Pyramid Hill Historic Society
Location: 24 Wilson Street Wedderburn
Contact Email: pyramidhill.hist.soc@gmail.com
Introduction to Local Historic Items - Light Refreshments Provided
celebrates ageing positively and recognises the important contribution older people make to our community. As we know, seniors are an integral part of Loddon Shire’s story – this includes their highly valuable contribution to our community via a range of volunteering roles.
- Up Close and Personal
Boort Memorial Hall 1:30PM to 3:30PM
Tuesday 18 October, Wednesday 19 October, Thursday 20 October 10am to Free1:30pm.basic
Be entertained for free by a courthouse re-enactment, followed by a community lunch bu et that will be available at your own cost.
Tania Kernaghan in Concert
Basic Computer Skills Sessions
Loddon Victorian Seniors Festival
- The Verandah, Where The Murray Meets The Darling, Nine Mile Run and Boys In Boots, along with a couple of old favourites Tania handpicks to perform at Seniors Festival concerts.
Empire State Hotel 03 5438 3050
Contact Email: Wedderburnbric.boort@bigpond.comCommunityHouse
Bookings are essential - call 5494 1201
Scully’s Korong Vale Hotel 03 4416 1018
Contact Number: 03 5438 3562
Location:memorabilia.20Haig Street Mitiamo VIC 3573
Website: https://wedderburnch.org.au/ Contact email: admin@wedderburnch.org.au
Boort BRIC
Tuesday 11 October 2022
Competition from the regular buying group intensified as the wet weather and sale cancellations later this week due to public holidays meant some processors were short of numbers. Heavy young lamb lambs firm to $5 to $10 dearer while some of the neatest trades lifted by up to $20/ head.
Plenty of weight in the sheep offering and export competition was subdued with not all buyers operating. Big crossbred ewes lost up to $17/head selling from $140 to $165. Heavy Merino ewes in higher val
Extra heavy new season lambs sold to a top of $270 for crossbreds that had been weaned onto grain and estimated at 34kg cwt. Demand was strongest on the more nicely weighted 20-28kg cwt processing lambs which consistently sold between 800c to 850c/kg cwt, with peaks as high as 890c on some trade pens in the 20-22kg weight range.
CROSSBRED EWES
Bidding did fluctuate, however, and not all pens recorded such strong price rises with buyers still selective on breed type and finish at times. Old season lambs were very mixed as tail-end drafts are sold and prices did perform around quality, the best pens firm to slightly dearer but secondary types often cheaper.
Abadean Tennyson (81) $233, Thomas Unit Trust Ivanhoe (55) $210, O’Shannessy Bros Donald (12) $210, RJ Lamph Roslynmead (4) $205, G & L McGurk Charlton (15) $189, Pitson Fam Trust Bagshot (16) $188.
MW & DA Kelly Pental Island (60) $165, Bentley Past Group Warracknabeal (128) $165, Brassy Downs Pyra mid Hill (36) $165, Auldist Ag Hay (49) $160, Kellalac Past Newbridge (24) $160, Thomas Unit Trust Ivanhoe (53) $153, WJ Whatley Goornong (7) $150, Kevin Quinn Echuca (16) $150, Chartwell Farms Romsey (32) $150, Barry James Nullawil (11) $148.
ue skins sold between $154 to $185/head. General run of medium sheep $120 to $148, and the few light lots down to $86/head. Most mutton sales tracked between 400c to 520c/kg cwt.
SHEEP
Rural living has been central for the brothers, fourth generation young farm ers on the family’s propety that runs 700 Merino crossbred ewes and a cropping op eration.Aidan said: “I put my name down for the shearing school to get more farm skills.
“We’ve grown up on farm, including be ing home-schooled and I love the work,” AidanSchoolsaid.instructor Stewart Neal said this year’s school had the highest enrolment of district students for several years want ing to be trained in shearing, classing and
A,L,B & R McIntosh Wanalta (57) $255, WJ Whatley Goornong (54) $252, AL & GJ Lloyd Stuart Mill (28) $251, BJ Batters Sutherland (91) $251, DJ & SL Lloyd Stuart Mill (26) $248, AR & FJ Gorman Sea Lake (59) $248, JC Hepworth Donald (94) $240, Verge Past Co P/L Euroa (59) $239, DJ Fatt & JA Gallagher Raywood (65) $238, RE & SL Pedersen Kamarooka (66) $237, Gredgwin Ridge Boort (21) $237, AR & FJ Gorman Sea Lake (95) $237, Linton McGrath Lake Marmal (66) $230, RH & TL Smith Rainbow (88) $230, Bolangum Hills Farms Gre Gre (41) $227, Jacki Brown Colbinabbin (30) $226, B & E Kerlin Corop (645) $224, Bentley Past Group Warracknabeal (97) $220, DC & RW Poxon Echuca (21) $218, ST & JA Cain Moama (50) $215, G & C McKinnon Pyramid Hill (97) $210, WR Wishart Macorna (56) $210, R & K Mul lane Nanneella (47) $208, Mooraview P/L Rushworth (56) $206, Kevin Cain Moama (50) $206.
A & R Hiscock Ivanhoe (220) $185, WA & VJ Barlow Wanalta (55) $173, BJ & TA Phillips Mitiamo (135) $170, RH & TL Smith Rainbow (128) $170, Thomas Unit Trust Ivanhoe (141) $168, PJ & FM Robertson Mellool (145) $166, AH Bear & Sons Loddon Vale (72) $165, DL & TM Jensen Diggora West (27) $154, Gredgwin Ridge Boort (95) $150.
Clip and tips for young shearers
MERINO EWES
Bridgewater’s Jackson and Shania Smyth (left) and Robbie Last. LH PHOTOS
10 | Loddon HERALD Thursday September 22, 2022 “FOTHERINGHAMS” MURPHYS CREEK Dunolly–Orville Road 178.47 Hectares - 441 Acres – in 7 Titles 5 Paddocks with water from 2 Dams & seasonal creek along with access to a single water point from WM Pipeline. Grey loam soil with good loam gullies, established tree plantations, (fully fenced). 75% arable areas with good external fencing. Suited to all facets of the agricultural industry. Excellent views back towards the Kingower Ranges Terms - Expression Of Interest: Commences 7th September 2022 and closes 29th September 2022 @ 4pm Terms: 10% deposit on successful negotiation & signing of contracts. Full Particulars & applications from: 92 Brooke Street, Inglewood Office: 03 5438 3041 Luke Nevins: 0418 510 166 James Nevins: 0407 302 900 www.fpnevins.com.au FP NEVINS DOES NOT WARRANT THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED ABOVE FOR SALE EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST DERBY DOWNS Poll Dorset Stud Annual on Property Ram Sale The Ultimate Prime Lamb Sire Inspection from 11:00am Sale Commences at (OffMarong,Glover1:00pmLane,VicCalderAlt.Highway)OvineBrucellosisFreeFlockOJDVaccinatedOffering. Approx. 100 Paul Brown 0418 516 374 Don McKinnon 0408 507 655 Selling Agents Elders Bendigo Wade Broadstock 0427 337 231 2022 Hamilton Sheepvention Supreme Poll Dorset April Lamb 2022 2022 Lamb Photo taken 2 Aug 22
In dollar per head terms the heavy young lambs 26-30kg cwt, mostly $219 to $244, the 24-26kg $205 to $222, the 22-24kg $187 to $215 and the fresh 20-22kg $172 to $196/head. Very few store lambs were available, some sales showing a dearer trend at $130 to $161 to the paddock but on limited numbers. Old season lambs sold to a top of $235/head and there was a wide carcass price spread based around quality, finish, and number in a pen.
BROTHERS Aidan and Robbie Last were among students at Wedderburn’s 20th shearing school last week.
woolhandling. “This year, just everyone is a local and that’s good ... we’re helping train people to take skills back to local properties,” Stewart said.
Stewart said having nine participants was also an increase on last year.
Aidan Last
LESS numbers came forward at Bendigo on Monday following further rain.
CROSSBRED LAMBS
MERINO WETHERS WL & PJ Johnson Myola East (112) $165.
The Powlett Plains duo joined other skill-seeking students from across the Loddon and adjoining areas.
MERINO TWO-TOOTH McKay Farms Drummartin (151) $186.
SUCKERS
“We went over last year to South Australia to see what was happening in a part of the world where we have been selling rams on a commercial and stud basis,” Simon“Lastsaid.year was putting our foot in the door. This year the door really opened up for us.”
said.VFF United Dairyfarmers of Victoria president Mark Bill ing: “Farmers helped provide invaluable information that was used to design these new regu lations. “We believe this move will streamline compliance and remove the need for a licence.”
Clearing Sale commences at 9am sharp and includes: 2 X “Honda” firefighter pumps, “Crosley” wool scales, “Ajax” wool press, pressure washer, garden table/ chairs and ornaments, 2 X TV’s, 3-piece lounge suite, “Colonial” kitchen furniture set, 3 fridges, freezer, washing machine & dryer, tables & chairs, lawn mower & bird netting.
particulars/Inspections: 92 Brooke Street, Inglewood Office: 03 5438 3041 James Nevins: 0409 302 900 FP NEVINS DOES NOT WARRANT THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED ABOVE KINGOWER CLEARING SALE & PROPERTY AUCTION 1118 Inglewood Rheola Road Saturday 15th October @ 9am sharp EXTENSIVE IRRIGATION FARMING OPERATION OFFERING AS A WHOLE “YAMBACOONA” 1353 Gunbower Pyramid Hill Road ■ 10km frontage to the Bendigo Creek ■ 1975.5 Hectares equalling 4881.6 Acres ■ 1700 Acres equalling 687.98 Hectares lasered ■ 1630.4 mega litre water right Comprising 2 family homes & 1 cottage in good repair. Excellent shedding including: ■ 4 stand shearing shed with 45 X 24M roof cover over steel sheep yards with 3 deck loading ramp ■ 4 hay sheds (new & old) ■ 2 sets of cattle yards ■ Grain shed & 3 silos ■ Machinery shed with cement floor ■ Established excellent pasture base. Laneway set up excluding one block ■ Subdivided into 30 paddocks, fencing excellent to good. Troughs in every paddock ■ Fertile red & grey loam with some black mix to crab hole soil ■ Clean farm with excellent earning potential A unique opportunity to acquire an outstanding established farming enterprise. Terms: Expressions of Interest closes 6th October 2022 @ 3pm sharp First expression of interest to contain first offer. Further particulars/Inspections: 92 Brooke Street, Inglewood Office: 03 5438 3041 Chris Nevins: 0408 510 626 James Nevins: 0409 302 900 www.fpnevins.com.au FP NEVINS DOES NOT WARRANT THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED ABOVE GUNBOWER - FOR SALE BY EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
“A lot of people are searching for animals on the database.
FARMERS will no longer need EPA licences when using 5000 or more tyres to weigh down si lage.Victorian Farmers’ Federation announced on Tuesday that a compromise had been reached that will see licences replaced with a registration shystem.
The Old Bridge Hotel Circa 1910 - 12pm sharp!
“It was an absolute headache for farmers to obtain a license or face eye-watering fines. The move to compromise and intro duce a registration system is a workable solution,” Ms Germano
Simon Coutts (front) with the stud’s top selling ram at Classings Classic
Terms: Numbers System Operating. I.D Required.
Stud’s classy move
“After more than than two years of consultation between Dairy Australia, the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Environment, the EPA and the VFF, the move will see the need for EPA licenses scrapped in favour of a registration sys tem,” said president Emma Ger mano.She said the compromise “is a step in the right direction to wards simplifying the process for farmers and avoiding costly and time-consuming red-tape.”
SERPENTINE’S Willera Merino Stud has topped the averages at the invitational Classings Classic in Murray Bridge.
Further
After “testing the waters” last year, stud manager Simon Coutts said Willera took three rams to this month’s sale where 23 studs wereAndrepresented.allthreesold, including the classic’s top price of $24,000 and the third best result. Will era’s average was $16,833.
Simon said he believed the stud’s increasing presence in South Australia had helped drive auction prices higher.
Property 1: 1118 Inglewood Rheola Road KINGOWER VIC 3517
Payment: Cash &/or Cheque on the day. EFTPOS Available.
“We have confidence in the physical structure, the wool of our rams but they also stack up with carcass strengths of eye, muscle and fat that have become
Photos: www.fpnevins.com.au
rino traits that people are now looking for.
Antiques: Oval dining table & 4 chairs, sideboards, bookcase, chest & drawers, fire surround & fireboxes, demi johns & earthen crocks, dressers & wardrobes, metal bed heads, quality China vases, ceramic statues, corning ware, cheese dish, milk jug, serving plates, soda syphons, bottles, scales, wash stand pitchers & dishes, camp oven & pots, kerosine lamps & irons, metal meat safe, meat grinders, statuettes, pendulum clock, baby bassinet, crockery, mirror, anvil, rabbit traps, lux wood stove, grinding wheel, concrete trough, large tricycle. Mobility Aids: Walkers, scooter, chairs, lift lounge chair. Plus a host of sundries too numerous to particularise.
“And Classings Classic has re ally opened up (the scene) for more stud breeders and also for commercial operations,” Simon said.
Used as a private residence, this solid brick home offers great tranquillity and solitude. Nested in the gold mining haven of Kingower, this old pub offers 4 bedrooms, kitchen/ dining, large formal lounge with solid fuel heating. Front to rear passageway with access to the front bar/lounge area with window servery & full sized cellar, bathroom. The interior of the home has 12’ ceilings, extensive verandah on the east side, external laundry and toilet, rainwater connected and pipeline water available. A great allotment of land with lovely native aspects. Mail delivery and school bus to front door.
more of a focus for breeders,” Si mon“Andsaid.we’re benchmarking our sheep on the national genet ics database that means buyers can come from anywhere in the country.“Asapackage, our (stud) data is right up there for modern Me
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The sale average was $3921, up $1100 on last year, reflecting the trend of Loddon Valley stud sales this year.
Simon said involvement in the multi-vendor sale put together by classer Bill Walker had also driven prices and interest at the stud’s annual on-property ram auction.Lastmonth’s auction saw an increased offering of 138 rams (up 30 on 2021) with only one notThesold.top price was $8000 paid by Cherlwood Farming from South Australia’s Clare Valley.
I WANTED to start this month by talking about the importance of you the commu nity in our role as police officers. Commu nication is a fundamental part of commu nity policing.
1. Which mammal is known to have the most powerful bite in the world?
And it starts early. I challenge you for one week to really listen to your own comments, to those around you and to the media. Start to listen and identify genderbased language.
12 | Loddon HERALD Thursday September 22, 2022
11. Which animal’s stripes are on their skin as well as their fur?
charge*InspectorMitchellistheofficerinoftheGoldfieldspolicearea,in cludingLoddonShire
PERSPECTIVE Include
An impressive figure it may well sound, until context is provided. The amount al located to the shire has stayed the same for 10 years ... one whole decade when la bour and operating costs have increased and councils across the Victorian coun
On a completely different note, with spring upon us and summer coming up, it is highly likely there will be an increase in motorcycle collisions resulting in death or seriousAgain,injury.these incidents are avoidable. Some common contributors are older people with spare income after COVID purchasing a motorcycle and riding with minimal experience, impaired riders (il licit drugs or alcohol). Motorcycle riders are vulnerable road users. If you know a motorcycle rider, ask them to take care for your sake.
tryside are faced with staying on top of a weed problem that, in some cases, contin ues to increase.
Services need more than government cash crumbs
Thepartners.LocalSafety Committee has been established to combat the challenge of the ‘one-way’ conversation (police to the com munity). There are representatives from community groups and others who rep resent the community on the Committee. Some of the issues we are focussing are safety when using mobility devices, safe ty for new drivers, reviewing the need to maintain a firearms licence when moving into care and addressing the root cause of family violence in Central Goldfields. The Committee is open to consider any com munity safety issues you feel is important.
6. A dog sweats through which part of its body?
9. Which animal is known to spend 90 per cent of its day, sleeping?
We have spoken before about targethardening. This means locking doors, windows, cars, garages; and ensuring good lighting and CCTV cameras that are working.
19. In the song Botany Bay, the convict hops with a log where?
7. What is the size of a newborn kanga
13. Under their white fur, what color is a polar bear’s skin?
By INSP. DONNA MITCHELL
12. Which animal’s poop is known to take the shape of cubes?
On a personal level, this means calling out violent behaviour, telling someone about any form of violence you may be experiencing; and supporting those who disclose violence in the home.
The Crime Statistics Agency has just released their latest figures. Violence in the home features in Central Goldfields, criminal damage in Mount Alexander and theft in Loddon.
address and telephone number for verification
8.roo?How far away can a wolf smell its prey?
15. How long does it take a sloth to digest a 16.meal?What famous character is known for saying, “I’ll be back”?
ONE must wonder if higher tiers of gov ernment take rural councils seriously, based on meagre or no increase in funds made available for local government to perform key services.
Councilsamount.are well placed to run libraries and get rid of weeds - doing the Govern ment’s business if you like because they are on the ground. But they need realistic funding, not crumbs left under the table.
10. What color is the tongue of a giraffe?
This week’s Loddon Herald carries the story about Loddon Shire receiving $75,000 from the State Government for roadside weed control.
5. Why are flamingos pink?
2. What object does a male penguin often gift to a female penguin to win her over?
3. How long is an elephant pregnant be fore it gives birth?
18. What is Batman’s city?
17. What is Forrest Gump’s IQ?
1.Hippopotamus.2.Pebble. 3.22months.4.Theanteaterandthe duck-billedplatypus.5.Becauseof theirdietofalgae,shrimpsandcrusta ceans.6.Paws.7.2.5cm.8.Abouttwo miles.9.Koalas.10.Purple.11.Tiger. 12.Wombat.13.Black.14.Four.15. Twoweeks.16.TheTerminator.17.75. 18.GothamCity.19.Onhistoes.20. Lantern. ANSWERS FEATURES | OPINION & QUIZ
Interestingly three different crime themes appear across the three local gov ernment areas.
I understand it may feel uncomfortable, but nothing will change until bystanders and witnesses call it out.
14. How many compartments are in a cow’s stomach?
On a local level this year’s theme is Pre venting Violence Against Women is Eve rybody’s Business: Let’s Call it Out Every where Loddon Mallee.
An example is taken from Jane Gil mour’s book, Fixed It, where she com pares two headlines describing the same incident: “Woman flirty and very friend ly in the hours before she was allegedly raped” could read “Man accused of rape says alleged victim chatted to people at party”. Both referring to the same inci dent, but by using different language the author changes the focus.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - Send your letters to loddonherald@gmail.com Letters should be 300 words or less and may be edited for space or legal reasons.
Everyone has a responsibility to notice gender inequality, sexism, harassment, and abuse and call it out.
EDITORIAL
Without a substantial injection of funds, there will be greater challenges and risks for biosecurity with the spread of weeds and pest from roadside to farm land, from public land to productive rural properties.
Research has shown that, for some peo ple, there is a psychological barrier when it comes to communicating with police and that the communication is often oneway – from police to the community. For the police, the community holds a great source of information and intelligence that can assist in keeping everyone safe. Albeit the police have a major role in com munity safety, often the problems raised are owned or co-owned by other commu nity
What is shared, however, is that most crimes happen in the home or around the house. As residents you have some choice and control about the security levels you maintain in and around your house.
Combating challenges of communications
To have kept council at the same fund ing level for a decade is a sad indictment on government administration and a growing disaster in tackling weeds.
4. What are the only two mammals are the only ones known to lay eggs?
And it’s not just weeds. It was announced last week that Loddon Shire had received its annual slice of the library funding pie. Again, great, but the increase is just 1.47 per cent. Everyone knows that wages and utilities are rising more than such a minis cule
20. In the Seeker’s song Morningtown Ride, what does the sandman swing?
tre, The Orange Door, MDHS, Zonta and Rotary to put together this year’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender- Based Vio lence. The 16 Days campaign runs globally from November 25 to December 10.
The Committee is working in collabo ration with Council, Centre for Non-Vi olence, Women’s Health Loddon Mallee, Loddon Campaspe Community Legal Cen
z David Munro, erection of turntable at Boort, part of £1258/5/3, June 20, 1883;
The water tank at Korong Vale had n sooner been filled before it burst in Jan uary 1883, whilst the drainage at both Charlton and Boort stations was described asThedisgraceful.waterwas dammed back by em bankments much of the water being stag nant and Thievingstinking.ofgoods from the station was an every day occurrence in July 1883.
Andrew Webster Christie, a native of Scotland, who had been over 20 years in the colony, a well known resident of the Mysia area was found dead on railway property about two miles towards Borung on November 4, 1883.
THE Korong Vale to Boort section of the Robinvale line was opened by Mr. Lan gridge, Commissioner of Customs, on June 29,There1883.
z Trant and Kennedy, erection of en gine shed at Boort, £733/18/3, September 5, 1883;
z Hart and Fry, erection of goods plat form at Borung, £128/11/3, October 10, 1883;
The morning train struck a bullock, the train and two trucks passed over it before the corridor carriage was derailed. Dam
The line next passes through Cannie, Lalbert, Meatian, Ultima, completed in 1900, Gowanford, Waitchie, Chillingollah, completed 1909, Chinkapook, Cocamba, Manangatang, completed 1914, Bolton, Ko imbo, Annuello, completed 1921, onto Ban nerton finally reaching Robinvale in 1924.
Borung
were 18 gatekeepers along the route. To celebrate the occasion the chil dren from the surrounding area schools were conveyed to Korong Vale where they boarded the special train to Boort.
to extend the line from Ul tima to Mildura and onto Yelta was formed in April 1899.
A lift span bridge was built over the Mur ray river so that the line could be extended to Koorakee and then onto Lette railway however the latter section was never opened.TheRobinvale to Koorakee line closed in 1943. The last diesel electric rail motor ran from Bendigo to Robinvale on June 3, 1978. Since then the service has been re placed by a bus.
He had been a correspondent for the Inglewood Advertiser, Bendigo Independ ent, Kerman Times, Charlton Tribune, the Argus and the Australasian newspapers.. Death was caused by excessive drinking.
The residents of Borung and Mysia met with the rail officials requesting sheep and cattleyards be built at their stations whilst a platform for a crane and better accom modation for passengers\were requested considering it was the terminus of the line in November 1884.
z Uren and Alt, erection of sheep and cattle yards at Boort, £314/2/4, August 21, 1883;
z Pritchard and Blackwood, erection of goods shed and platform at Boort, £713/9/10, September 26, 1883;
z W Blackwood, erect goods shed and platform at Borung, £297/10/0, October 16, 1884;
z Quayle and Williams, erection of gate keepers’ cottage, Borung to Boort line, £2449/7/0, June 13, 1883;
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stations were not open to passenger traf fic. There are but few references to an area known as or a railway station at Wonga which was between Mysia and Boort. May be it was an early name for the railway sid ing generally known as South Boort.
z R. Galbraith, erect station master’s res
This line passes over the Boort-\Wed derburn (and Kinypaniel Central road on into Borung then over the CharltonBorung and Wright’s road, over the Wa ranga Western channel on into Mysia and then over the Mysia West, Verleys, Ryans and Brown roads into the Boort South siding followed by Woolshed Lake road, Woolshed East road, Frys road, Barclay and Godfrey streets to the Boort station.
idence at Mysia, £703/7/11, June 13, 1888;
All aboard the special
This week, Ken Arnold takes by rail from Korong Vale to Boort ...
Boort station in 1886
station
D Leslie & Co. had been awarded the ren der for construction of Borung to Boort section, £30,000/12/1 in May 1882.
z George Rattray, telegraph lines Ko rong Vale to Wycheproof and Korong Vale to Boort, £169/11/6, May 5, 1883;
z William Blackwood, erect goods sheds and platform at Mysia, £319/17/11, Novem ber 26, 1884;
z W. Bennett, erect station master’s house at Boort, £669/11/7, July 31, 1888; and
It was proposed to construct a line from Boort to Lake Boga in April 1888.
The extension for Boort to Quambatook passes through Barraport, Gredgwin and Oakvale it being completed in May 1894, much of the ballast being got from Borung.
A fete and sports day was held at the Boort showgrounds, all profits to go to In glewoodPassengershospital.from Melbourne to Boort could purchase a ticket for a guinea (£1/1/0) return. Local tickets were 12s. 6d. or £1/0/0 with a lady return.
Boort station
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During November 1898 a train left Boort 6.35am on Tuesday, Thursday and Satur day whilst you catch a mixed train back at 2.55pm.Adeputation
The Manangatang to Robinvale section was closed on January 18, 2008. Today grain is hauled from Manangatang, Quam batook and Boort whilst containers come down from Ultima.
age was done to about a chain of the track on March 7, 1896.
The residents of Mysia and Wonga ex pressed their disappointment that their
z Hart and Fry, erection of goods plat form at Mysia, £128/11/3, October 10, 1883;
z Sutcliffe and Hartley, erect goods plat form at Boort, £152/9/9, August 8, 1888.
During December 1891 there was one train from Korong Vale to Boort at 8.40am it returning at 6.50am the following day but by June 1892 the train set off to Boort at On2.30pm.February 24, 1893 the cost of a fare from Melbourne to Boort 14s. 4d. This trip took nine hours.
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Dinner at 6pm
~ Rest peacefully ~
Expression of Interest Land purchase for biosolids drying facility
Band 4 - $32.67 per hour plus employer
Dearly beloved wife of Fred (dec).
Loving Mum, Nan, Great Nan and Great Great Nan.
The Funeral Service to celebrate Geoff’s life will be held in the Rheola Hall, Inglewood-Rheola Road, Rheola, on WEDNESDAY (28th September) at 1:00pm.
Permanent, full-time position
Spring is here ... summer is around the corner ... and we’re looking for Waiting and Kitchen staff to join our teams providing friendly service and quality meals to our loyal clientele and visitors to our region a vital and Pyramid Hill, phone
0417 111 297 THE RAILWAY HOTEL VICTORIA-HOTELAT PYRAMID HILL
Where: LPLN Goods Shed, 28 Station St Inglewood, 3517, Victoria
CATTO Geoffrey (Geoff) 26.7.1936 – 18.9.2022
Applications for the positions above will be assessed as they are received.
A Thanksgiving Service will be held for Marle in St Andrew’s Anglican Church, Lakeview Street, Boort on Tuesday September 27th at 1.30pm.
FLETCHER - Joan Mavis
Further details, including an Information Pack can be found at com.au/biosolids-airdrying-facilitywww.connect. or by contacting us on 1300 363 200. Alternatively, if you plan to visit the Elmore Field Days, visit our Coliban Water stall and speak with one of our team.
Marie Kathleen Worland (Marle - nee Weaver) Aged 95
“Mum and Dad Together again”
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A Thanksgiving Service for the life of Mrs. Joan Mavis Fletcher will be held at St. Augustine’s Anglican Church, 67 Sullivan Street, Inglewood, on TUESDAY (September 27) at 11:00am.
Adored Pop of Nicole, Mitchell, Charli and James.
14 | Loddon HERALD Thursday September 22, 2022 LODDON CLASSIFIEDSHERALDCONNECT Loddon HERALD CLASSIFIEDS Deadline - Tuesdays 4pm - Phone 0419 549 743 email loddonherald@gmail.comEMPLOYMENTDEATH NOTICES Loddon HERALD FREE EVERY THURSDAY Circulating throughout communities in the Loddon Shire Email loddonherald@gmail.com Phone 0419549743 The Loddon Herald is published by Muso’s Media Pty Ltd, PO Box 1188, Kangaroo Flat, 3555, and printed for the publishers by Newsprinters Pty Ltd McKoy Street, West Wodonga, VIC 3690. Responsibility for election comment is accepted by the editor Chris Earl of 8 Holland Court Kangaroo Flat 3555
Biolsolids are the by-product of the wastewater treatment process and once dried in accordance with EPA Victoria guidelines can be reused as an excellent nutrient rich fertiliser that can increase yields, reduce water use and boost carbon levels in the soil.
A Private Cremation will follow
Loved wife of Ted (dec.).
A Livestream of the service will be available to view at www.napierpark.com.au
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Much loved Nana to Emily & Fraser. The family are so grateful for the tender loving care offered to Marle by the staff at Boort District Health.
Aged 91 years
For further information, including a detailed position description and details on how to apply, please visit Council’s website www.loddon.vic. gov.au or contact Council’s Organisational Development Unit on (03) 5494 1202.
Loved Father to Jane, Leesa and Matthew. Loved Father-in-law of Karen.
Applicationssuperannuationfortheposition above will close Monday 26 September 2022 at 5pm.
Loving mother of Mark (dec).
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team member at Boort
The opportunity for landowners to use the biosolids on adjacent land is an option, but not a requirement of the process.
Loddon Shire Council is seeking applications for the following positions from highly motivated, enthusiastic, energetic and outcome focused individuals who want to make a di erence and help shape our future.
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Passed away peacefully at the Bendigo Hospice on September 16, 2022.
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For further information and to discuss becoming
Sadly missed, forever in our hearts.
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At the conclusion of the service the cortege will leave for the Rheola Cemetery.
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Adored aunt of Ross, Brett, Craig, Adam, Louise, Jane, Rachael & Bronwyn.
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Passed away on Thursday evening, 15th September 2022.
To watch the service via livestream or leave a personal message please visit Marle’s tribute page on the website of Mount Alexander Funerals.
EMPLOYMENT
We invite expressions of interest from local landowners, ideally within a 50km radius of Bendigo, interested in selling a parcel of land of approximately 40 hectares for use as a drying and storage facility for biosolids.
If you would like to watch the service live, go www.williamfarmer.com.au/tribute-centreto:
Special Guest speakers including Paul Foreman from Biolinks Alliance and Landcare Victoria. Learn about the Landcare activities in your local area.
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Marle lead a wonderful life of service; lovingly & selflessly touching the lives of so many.
Full-time xed term (12 months), entry level positions
Casual positions at all kindergartens
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Loddon Shire’s community wellbeing director Wendy Gladman said: “Due to the re cent wet weather, the on the ground works for the project have been delayed. Council is continuing to work with the contractor to manage these delays, however updated completion dates including for Lions Park are yet to be fi nalised while the wet weath er continues.”
z Organising a group of 30 or more to visit, which would in clude schools, without a permit (up to a $1849 fine)
WET weather has stalled work on Pyramid Hill’s $1.4 million streetscape revitali sation
Kellyproject.Parkand Lions Park have been out of bounds since work started last month. But rains in recent weeks have temporarily delayed works.
“Unlike Labor, the Matt Guy Liberals and Nationals care
The current regulations expire in March 2023.
“We certainly don’t support Labor’s extremism, where a rock will have more rights than you do.”“Daniel Andrews needs to stop imposing rules that limit our way of life and start focusing on the real problems, like the health crisis, the 000 crisis and fixing out neglected roads.”
New park fine plan branded anti-country power grab
about bush users, including pros pectors, hikers, horse riders, and four-wheel drivers.
z Engaging in sport or recrea tional activity without a permit (up to a $1849 fine)
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These new rules would apply to 50 areas across Victoria.
z Deviating from a defined path track (up to a $924 fine)
“Outdoor recreation is a big part of life in regional Victoria, and we don’t believe the Gov ernment should stand in the way of that,” Ms Staley said.
“Daniel Andrews loves to tell Victorians what to do, and once again, he is imposing more re strictions on what we can do and where we can go, “Ms Staley said.
Rains springtakeoutofstreet
z Collecting firewood for per sonal home use (up to a $3698 fine)
z Interfering with a rock (up to a $3698 fine)
PROPOSED new rules on people using parks have been described as draconian by Ripon MP Louise Staley.TheState Government has re leased proposed metropolitan and regional parks regulations which would impose signifi cant fines for breaking what Ms Staley says are “ridiculous new rules.”“The same Labor Government that is in the process of limit ing recreational access to state parks is now proposing draco nian regulations that will make life even more difficult for bush users.” Ms Staley said.
z Filling a chainsaw with oil or petrol on grass (up to $1840 fine)
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“This is just another power grab from a government that doesn’t understand bush users and doesn’t care about country Victorians.”
z Swimming without a permit (up to a $1849 fine)
Some of the proposed new rules include:
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CLASSIC SHOTS - THE NETBALL FINALS
Award-winning newspaper photographer ANDREW PERRYMAN selects some of his favourite Loddon Herald photographs from the North Central netball finals featuring Wedderburn and Boort
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Winners of the special 4BBB were Heather Hogan and Beryl Feitz 42 Winnerspoints.ofclosing day Sandra Steel and Glenda Bird also fin ished with 42.
Organiser Glenda Bird said generous sponsors had enabled to club to raise the high figure.
WEDDERBURN’S Sandra Steel and Glenda Bird were winners of Kara Kara ladies’ golf closing day lastTheweek.event hosted by Charlton was contested by 12 pairs.
Better 9 out: Sue Noonan and Maureen Trollope 22. Better 9 in: Debbie Burton and Mandy Male 20 on a countback from Brenda Proctor and Lyn Freeman.
funds for the district healh ser vice.Wedderburn’s day will support the Friedreich Ataxia Research Association in a decade-long partnership.Theclubhas raised more than $77,000 since 2012.
GOLF was played at Tarnagulla on Saturday morning. Winner: Sharon Coghill. Runner-up: Jen ny Honeyman. Men: Phil Beattie, Runner-up: Dave Shay. Longest drive: Andrew Beattie. Nearest the pin: Dave Shay. An ambrose pairs will be contested on Octo ber 28. Social golf continues on Wednesdays ands Sundays.
Bird, Steel take closing day honours
Nearest the pins: 2nd Heather Hogan, 7th Maureen Trollope and 14th Debbie Burton Player of the Year presented by Chris McGurk was won by Heather Hogan Charity days CHARITY golf days will be played at Inglewood and Wedderburn tomorrow.TheInglewood event will raise
“We’re a small club but FARA has been a charity that everyone is happy to support,” she said. “People continue to be so gener ous.”
Tarnagulla
Sandra Steel and Glenda Bird win Kara Kara’s closing day event.
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Thelma Moresi and Shayne Morris open the Boort season. LH PHOTOS
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Final rounds earn Wendels top junior Newbridgeawardnamesseason’sbest
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Under his leadership, the Pies broke a 1044-day winning drought when they de feated Donald last season.
C Reserve Leesa Zytek Memorial: Beth Cahill. Runner-up: Morgan Bibby. C Grade : Zoe Ferns. Runner-up: Mya Alexander.
Cameron had his first senior coaching appointment with Bridgewater for three
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help president John Nelson cut the ribbon to open Boort’s new synthetic bowling green. Watching on are Murray Plains MP Peter Walsh and Loddon Shire councillor Neil Beattie. LH PHOTO
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Murray Plains MP Peter Walsh described the project as an example of partnerships in country communities.
season’s kitty being rolled by reigning la dies’ club champion Thelma Moresi and the first bowl by men’s titleholder Shayne Morris.Morris used a wooden bowl more than 100 years old, originally owned by Charles Andrews and now with Ivan Streader.
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Mr Nelson was given the honour of of ficially opening the new green, assisted by Gillian Tweddle and Margaret Nelson, cut ting a section of ribbon from Australia’s successful world netball championship starring Sharelle McMahon.
Nevins was unavailable with a hand in jury in the lead-up to the finals. Wendels finished with 113 votes and Nevins on 88,
live at Railway Hotel Saturday 1 October FOOTBALL LATEST Cameron heads back to Pies Symbol of co-operation
After an encouraging start in 2022, the Pies were hit with injuries but still man aged to lift themselves up the ladder with some close battlers to end the season with five wins.
both outstanding under 18 players this sea son and also regular seniors.
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“It’s a credit to the bowling club and has been a big job,” Cr Beattie said.
FORMER North Central league represent ative Dale Cameron is heading back to Boort.Magpies’ president Kane Arnold this week confirmed Cameron had been ap pointed senior coach for next season.
THE opening of Boort Bowling Club’s syn thetic turf green on Sunday was hailed as the result of co-operation by club veteran Laurie Maxted.
President’s award: Jackson Luckman. Football - Brian ‘Nipper’ Dowling Medal: Jaspa Wendels. Runner-up: Gabe Nevins. Most disciplined: Kyle McClellan. Most im proved: Cooper Hackett. Coach’s award: Tyler Murphy. Goalkicking: Gabe Nevins and Lachlan Harris (13 goals). Ronald Bell
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The club has yet to make a decision on holding twilight bowls this season.
He said co-operation of club members, the community and Loddon Shire had seen the $300,000 project completed with president John Nelson the driving force.The shire’s Boort Ward councillor Neil Beattie said the new green was part of stage one of the Little Lake Boort precinct recreation project.
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Peter Reeves performing
He spent two years with Strathfieldsaye in the Bendigo League as reserves coach, snaring the 2017 flag.
He will replace Andrew Hawker who was appointed as the Magpies’ top coach at the end of the 2019 season.
13 and under - best and fairest: Lucy Rol linson. Runner-up: Addison Keats. Coach’s award: Addison Keats. Nanny Marj AAA Award: Brooke Anderson.
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Cameron played junior and senior foot ball with the Pies and was selected in un der age and senior North Central sides during his local career.
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NEWBRIDGE held its football and netball best and fairest last Friday.
Gillian Tweddle (left) and Margaret Nelson
Memorial most dedicated clubman: Seth Hoskin. Best in finals: Mitch Jeffrey.
B Grade: Leah Oxford. Runner-up: Kym Childs. A Grade: Georgia Hyett. Runnerup: Sarah ReservesMcCluskey.football- Hugh McGillivray. Runner-up: Tom Hobson, Seniors - Caleb Sanders. Runner-up: Caleb Argus. Most determined: Tyler McLeod.
Netball - under 17 best and fairest: Abbi Wells. Runner-up: Mikeeley Hufer.
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z Weekend rain hampered opening day plans with events cancelled at Inglewood and Bridgewater. Bridgewater captains Jenny Hosking and Brian Oughtred are selecting pennant teams.
INGLEWOOD defender Jaspa Wendels has won the club’s junior football best and fair est.Wendels was in a tight tussle with league best and fairest Gabe Nevins but pulled away in trhe fial rounds.
seasons - missing the finals on percentage in 2019 and coaching the Mean Machine to a 10-2 record in the aborted 2021 sea son - before stepping down.
Netball - 15 and under best and fairest: Sienna Ward. Runner-up: Evie Pay. Coach’s award: Sienna Ward.
And the symbolism continued with the
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Arnold v Kingower Wedderburn v Bridgewater Boort Yando bye
Marong association has set Oc tober 22 as its starting date.
Boort Yando v Kingower Arnold v WedderburnBridgewaterbye
FEBRUARY 25
Calivil North v Mincha West Dingee v Raywood Yarrawalla v Lake Meran Serpentine v Calivil
But in a major change, team sizes have been reduced to six
JANUARY 21
Boort Yando v Bridgewater Arnold v KingowerWedderburnbye
MARCH 18 Semi-finals
Bendigo playing area bowls
Dingee v Calivil North Lake Meran v Raywood Calivil v Yarrawalla Serpentine v Mincha West
DECEMBER 17
“We want to solidify the team numbers we have and build up the association,” Lock said.
Yarrawalla v Calivil North Mincha West v Dingee Calivil v Raywood Serpentine v Lake Meran
Calivil North v Lake Meran Yarrawalla v Raywood Mincha West v Calivil Serpentine v Dingee
Lock succeeds Robert Senior as president with Christine Gilmore the new secretary.
Reigning premiers Arnold will host Bridgewater in the fiveteam competition.
starts for Division 1 clubs, includ ing Inglewood, on October 8 with other divisions rolling their first bowls a fortnight later. Midweek pennant starts on October 10.
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The Redbacks received a $10,000 grant from the Loddon Shire to assist with the connec tion to the GWM pipeline and the installation of an in-ground wa tering system and storage tank.
North Central playing area in volving Wedderburn, Boort and Korong Vale starts weekend pen nant on October 1 and midweek on October 4.
MARCH 25 Grand final
Kingower v Arnold Bridgewater v Wedderburn Boort Yando bye
Bridgewater v Boort Yando Wedderburn v Arnold Kingower bye
FEBRUARY 4
LODDON VALLEY TENNIS DRAW
A year after laying a new syn thetic wicket last season, a wa tering system has been installed at the Arnold oval.
Kingower v Boort Yando Bridgewater v WedderburnArnoldbye
Arnold v Boort Yando Wedderburn v BridgewaterKingowerbye
UPPER LODDON SENIOR CRICKET OCTOBER 15 Calivil North v Dingee Raywood v Lake Meran Yarrawalla v Calivil Mincha West v Serpentine OCTOBER 22 Calivil v Calivil North Lake Meran v Dingee Yarrawalla v Mincha West Serpentine v Raywood OCTOBER 29 Calivil North v Lake Meran Raywood v Yarrawalla Mincha West v Calivil Dingee v Serpentine NOVEMBER 5 Yarrawalla v Dingee Mincha West v Raywood Calivil v Lake Meran Serpentine v Calivil North NOVEMBER 12 Calivil North v Yarrawalla Dingee v Mincha West Raywood v Calivil Lake Meran v Serpentine NOVEMBER 19 Mincha West v Calivil
Raywood v Calivil North Calivil v Dingee Lake Meran v Mincha West Serpentine v Yarrawalla
New Inglewood president Aaron Lock said the competition would again include five teams from Inglewood, Wedderburn and Korong Vale.
FEBRUARY 11
Midweek pennant starts in the northern district playing area, in cluding Pyramid Hill, on October 5 with weekend pennant from the following Saturday.
Arnold v Kingower Wedderburn v Bridgewater Boort Yando bye
OCTOBER 15
FEBRUARY 4
Rose was re-elected secretary at last week’s annual meeting with Wendy Murphy returned as president.
Calivil North v Raywood Dingee v Calivil Mincha West v Lake Meran Yarrawalla v Serpentine
FEBRUARY 11
MARCH 11 Semi-finals
Boort Yando v Wedderburn Kingower v ArnoldBridgewaterbye
FEBRUARY 25
Calivil v Calivil North Lake Meran v Dingee Yarrawalla v Mincha West Serpentine v Raywood
DECEMBER 10
Calivil North v Yarrawalla Dingee v Mincha West Raywood v Calivil Lake Meran v Serpentine
OCTOBER 8
Boort Yando v Arnold Kingower v BridgewaterWedderburnbye
DECEMBER 3
JANUARY 28
MARCH 18 Grand (Reservefinalday - March 19 or 25) North Raywood v Dingee Lake Meran v Yarrawalla
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OCTOBER 22
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Kingower v Boort Yando Bridgewater v WedderburnArnoldbye
Wedderburn v Boort Yando Bridgewater v Kingower Arnold bye
Calivil v Serpentine
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NOVEMBER 26
Lake Meran v Calivil North Yarrawalla v Raywood Calivil v Mincha West Serpentine v Dingee
Boort Yando v Wedderburn Kingower v ArnoldBridgewaterbye
Dingee v Calivil North Raywood v Lake Meran Calivil v Yarrawalla Mincha West v Serpentine
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Inglewood and Loddon Valley Tennis Associations will start their seasons on October 15.
NOVEMBER 5
Dates named to fire up summer
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DECEMBER 10
men and six women, down from eight, making Inglewood’s struc ture the same as Loddon Valley and Marong associations.
Calivil North v Calivil Dingee v Lake Meran Mincha West v Yarrawalla Raywood v Serpentine
Boort Yando v Kingower Arnold v WedderburnBridgewaterbye
The oval has been trenched in recent weeks, pipes layed and water connection apoproved, The project will see 70 pop up sprinklers and 14 control stations installed.Upper Loddon junior cricket will start on October 8. Secre tasry Michael Rose said the draw would be released shortly and in clude a mixture of one and twoday fixtures.
FEBRUARY 18
NOVEMBER 12
DECEMBER 3 Boort Yando v Bridgewater Arnold v KingowerWedderburnbye
JANUARY 28
Bridgewater v Boort Yando Wedderburn v Arnold Kingower bye
Dingee v Yarrawalla Raywood v Mincha West Lake Meran v Calivil Calivil North v Serpentine
NOVEMBER 19 Arnold v Boort Yando Wedderburn v BridgewaterKingowerbye
MARCH 4
Kingower v Arnold Bridgewater v Wedderburn Boort Yando bye
FEBRUARY 18
Inglewood and Marong draws will be released shortly.
STARTING dates have been an nounced for summer sport across theUpperLoddon.Loddon senior cricket will be first to kick off the 20222023 season with the opening round on October 1.
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Michael Rose
Boort Yando v Arnold Kingower v BridgewaterWedderburnbye
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The team was captained by Damien Riches and included eight new faces from the 2019 line-up.
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“Every Saturday at 8am thousands of people all over the country participate in a timed 5km walk, run, jog or stroll at their own pace in open areas for their own health and enjoyment.”
INGLEWOOD’S Geoff Wil son has cemented his spot among Australia’s top arm lawn bowlers.
Geoff back with second national title
Local organisers have spent three years preparing for the first weekly Saturday morn ing time trial run.
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For Wilson, it was his second national title. picking up his first gold medal in 2019 before COV ID restrictions cancelled the ti tles for two years.
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Local fitness fanatics and visitors will tackle the 5km course on paths around No len’s Park and Little Lake Boort.Parkrun event directors Sherryn O’Flaherty and Sharlene Stringer have been working with Parkrun head quarters and Loddon Shire to bring the recreational run movement born in London in 2004 to the Loddon.
“We were ahead on the table going into the last day of com petition and after see-sawing fortunes, won on the last bowl of the day.”
“The first few years were just three states (Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland) but now all states compete at the cham pionships.
“It’s a full national event and I was privileged to be in the team again.”Wilson said arm bowling was strongest in Victoria with an estimated 24,000 players while across Australia there were more than 50,000.
The former club and region al champion was part of the 17-member Victorian side that claimed the Australian champi onship in Perth this month.
Victoria finished with 991 shots and 115 points and 10-point clear aggregate over Queens land. Host Western Australia was third. Wilson alternated as skip and lead in the triples and
“With new path’s being cre ated to meet regulations and COVID lockdowns halting progress, it is fantastic to see it finally being launched in Boort,” said Sherryn.
pairs combinations in afternoon play with singles and fours in the mornings.Wilsonsaid New South Wales had also been a strong competi tor in the “Victoriachampionships.hasnotlostanation al title in eight years,” he said.
“Boort has the most won derful scenery for Parkrun with fantastic pathways and the scenic lake to enjoy a morning run or walk.
“Even though the name is Parkrun, you do not have to run! Parkrun is a positive, welcoming and inclusive ex perience where there is no time limit and no one finishes last. Everyone is welcome to come along, whether you walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate.”Sherryn said Boort Parkrun would be the among more than 450 weekly fitness and health runs across Australia.
National champion Geoff Wilson with his gold medal won in Perth. LH PHOTO
Wilson said it was also a slow start to competition for Victo ria, losing to Queensland in the opening round before account ing for other states.
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Wilson said the Victorian team had to adjust to faster greens in Perth.“They were running at be tween 19.8 and 23 seconds on sand-filled synthetic greens. Normally around here, our greens run around 14 or 15 sec onds,” Wilson said.
Wilson and McClymont earlier this year won the Victorian pairs title in arm bowling and earned the right to try out for state se lection.Also in the team were Peter Brain (Castlemaine), Phil Godkin (Eaglehawk) and Neville Bolan (Golden Square).
Fellow Inglewood bowler Bruce McClymont had been se lected for his first national ap pearance but had to withdraw due to ill health.
THE Loddon will join the world-wide Parkrun move ment next month.
“Faster greens mean a slower rhythm for our play - a slower step, shorter arm and swing through. The games also took longer to complete.”
The Boort launch on Oc tober 1 will include a Boort Yando Cricket Club barbe cue , Boort District Health’s smoothie bike and a small gift from Audrey’s.
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