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Loddon HERALD Vol 1 No 22 THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 2021

CONNECT ‘FOR TOWN FUTURE’

RESIDENTS fear for Newbridge’s future unless the town is connected to water and sewerage.

Members of a sub-committee formed by the town’s recreation reserve committee have now met with Ripon MP Louise Staley advocating for the scheme first mooted in 2006. Ken O’Shea says there are 139 quarter-acre blocks in a town plan from more than a century ago ready for building.. “We’re not talking sub-divisions, the blocks are there now. But owners really can’t do anything with them until services are connected,” he said, “We need the services as an incentive for people, young families, to come and live here.” He said installation of water and sewerage services had been estimated at $5.5 million in 2018. “We could potentially have another 500 or 600 people living here on the blocks that are already on the town plan,” he said. “That would bring benefits for business, for the sporting clubs and for the nearby Tarnagulla Primary School, ensuring its future enrolments. “The project would bring benefits for the district. It ticks all the boxes for what Coliban is there to provide and development would not impose on rural

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ground or need a sub-division.” Mr O’Shea said the local group’s efforts had received encouragement from Ms Staley and Loddon Shire’s Tarnagulla Ward councillor Linda Jungwirth. He said a survey of residents had identified strong support for the town’s connection to water and sewerage, particularly on the west side of the Loddon River. “And Ms Staley has stated her support of our efforts and we have discussed options for the presentation of our plans.” Mr O’Shea said: “It should be obvious that the project would be of benefit to the district.” Council said this week an updated 2019 business case identified that proposed investment in a public sewerage scheme would generate a suite of benefits including environmental outcomes, public health outcomes and socio-economic benefits. “Future funding opportunities would most likely be sought from the State Government, as federal funding is not generally available for water infrastructure,” council said. “The business case has been developed to assist council with its future advocacy on behalf of the community of Newbridge for funding opportunities” Coliban Water was contacted for comment.

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Boort’s Naomi Malone has been recognised for her outstanding contributions as a rural allied health professional in the 2021 Victorian Rural Health Awards. STORY - PAGE 5

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HESE days, the offering on television on those rare occasions when there’s a spare 30 minutes to sit and watch, is full of American canned laughter stuff or those reality style shows that frankly are a bit of a turn off. At least the internet allows you to curate viewing to your own tastes and for some that means going back to those good old British TV comedies.

HERE were just 12 episodes ever made of Fawlty Towers, but boy did they leaves us with some memorable lines and encounters. Reckon the one where Mrs Richards tried to hustle Basil for a lower price is the absolute classic - Mrs Richards: And another thing. I asked for a room with a view. Basil : Uh, this is the view as far as I can remember, madam. Yes. Yes, this is it. Mrs Richards: When I pay for a view, I expect something more interesting than that. Basil: Well, that is Torquay, ma’am. Mrs Richards: Well, it’s not good enough. Basil: Well, may I ask what you were expecting to see out of a Torquay hotel bedroom window? Sydney Opera House, perhaps? The Hanging Gardens of Babylon? Herds of wild beasts swinging majestically... Mrs Richards: Don’t be silly. I expect to be able to see the sea. Basil: You can see the sea. It’s over there, between the land and the sky. Mrs Richards: I’d need a telescope to see that! Basil: Well, may I suggest that you move to a hotel closer to the sea ...

AD’S Army also offers up a few classics like when Sgt Wilson comes into a title. On being asked where he had been at lunchtime, Captain Mainwaring is furious to hear Wilson has been invited to join the golf club, even though he doesn’t play golf. Mainwaring has been “trying to get in for years” and Wilson replies: “I believe they are awfully particular”. Wilson compounds Mainwaring’s rage by announcing that they found him some smoked salmon for lunch, whereas Mainwaring had a “snoek fishcake

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at the British Restaurant”. Or what about the episode where Mainwaring finds out Wilson has been promoted to manager of another branch, then has a phone call saying he will become an officer, and then ... the Vicar calls and Mainwaring says: “What are you going to tell me about Wilson, that he’s been made Archbishop of Canterbury?”

HEME music plays a big part in how TV shows connect with the viewer. A few years ago, a survey found the themes for Australian news bulletins were at the top of the list (did you know the traditional ABC news theme is called the Majestic Fanfare? Shame we lost the 7.45 bulletin in the mornings) while others of popularity were from Prisoner, The Sullivans and Division Four. Says something about the TV shows of years ago. Is it that music also makes the heart grow fonder?

HE bloke who wrote The Sullivan’s theme was Geoff Harvey, music guru on daytime television back in the 1980s. He also once ventured into central Victoria and judged a gum leaf playing championship. Share your stories with Over the Fence email loddonherald@gmail.com

TRACEY Wilson last Friday worked her final day as chief executive officer with Inglewood and Districts Health Service. Confirming her departure to the Loddon Herald yesterday, Tracey thanked “the incredible team at IDHS” for their achievements with the health service and in the community. “Particularly during the past year or so keeping our residents, staff and community safe ... they just did it. They really stepped up to the plate,” she said. Tracey relocated to the Loddon in 2017 to take up the CEO position and has been active in local community organisations. “My passion is to add value to communities,” Tracey said. “I will miss the Inglewood and Wedderburn communities. “I’ll take a week or two to catch the breath ... it’s time to go back to family.” Board chair Michael Oerlemans later said in a statement to the Loddon Herald said: “The health service and board would like to acknowledge Tracey’s many achievements during her tenure at IDHS. “These have included the establishment of strong partnerships to secure the future sustainability for IDHS; successful accreditation; significant improvement in IDHS financial position; improvements in the culture of IDHS and re-engagement of the community to name a few. “Tracey intends to return to Ballarat to be closer to family

Tracey Wilson ... health CEO since 2017. and to take up the next opportunity. The board wishes her well,” he said. Mr Oerlemans said Dallas Coghill was in the position of acting CEO and “is doing a great job”. “We will be seeking the support of Department of Health to provide an interim CEO to ensure we are able to continue to deliver a high quality service to the communities of the Loddon shire, as we go through a recruitment process in the coming months. In yesterday’s statement, Mr Oerlemans said: “Mrs. Tracey Wilson has tendered her resignation from Inglewood and Districts Health Service today, effective last Friday.”

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Give child care providers incentives - peak body TALKS have started with the Federal and Victorian Governments to provide incentives for quality child care in rural areas. Family Day Care Australia has told the Loddon Herald “the provision of nurturing, high quality and responsive child care in rural communities is a must and both levels of government have a role to play in facilitating this”, CEO Andrew Paterson said: there should be incentives to address gaps in rural areas. “This is a priority for FDCA and we are currently engaged in discussions with the Australian Government, and the states and territories, regarding what additional measures could be undertaken in this space to assist in

promoting growth in family day care, particularly in regional areas. “It’s apparent that many rural and remote communities, like those in Loddon Shire, are missing out on vital access to early childhood education. “This is problematic for both children and parents, as research shows that the benefits for children’s learning and developmental outcomes are significant, and there is considerable potential for this service type to assist in increasing workforce participation, particularly for women. “However, if there are no government incentives provided to increase levels of educator numbers in regional and remote

Want tables and boxes? Yes, Tim can HANDYMAN Tim Bray put together more than 50 tables and 100 planter boxes when Loddon Shire Council helped local hospitality businesses create outdoor dining spaces. The COVID-recovery initiative meant long days over several months for Tim and wife Deb and now they are getting around to making outdoor furniture for their Eddington cafe. “We weren’t eligible for any government support. We would have been in a pickle without being tasked with making outdoor dining furniture for Loddon businesses,” he said. “I’ve worked as a juggler, erecting festival and event structures and using lots of gaffa tape and cable ties. This time the structures had to be more permanent and we had lots of timber arriving. Deb has an arts background and she’s done all the spray painting.” Tim said the tables had taken a traditional design and in discussions with council, we was glad they liked the idea of a cargo crate look for planter boxers. “A lot of the work was done

communities, and support for approved services to recruit and support new educators in new regional areas, then parents will simply not be able to access adequate levels of care.” Mr Paterson said Loddon was one of many rural communities crying out for high quality early childhood education and care. “As the national peak body for family day care, Family Day Care Australia is committed to advocating across all levels of government for vital funding and policy measures for family day care, especially given its unique ability to respond to the education and care needs of rural communities,” he said. Mr Paterson said the emer-

gence of the COVID-19 pandemic saw a number of significant changes to the workforce. “Family day care has been an important part of our nation’s recovery efforts due to its responsiveness. “It’s clear that the increase in the trend of working from home has had mixed effects on demand for early education and care; however, what’s certain is that there is an unmet demand in regional areas generally despite this shift. “We anticipate demand for early childhood education and care will continue to grow, particularly in rural and regional areas, which makes the need for government support more urgent than ever.“

Furniture makers Tim and Deb at work making tables and planter boxes for their cafe. LH PHOTOS

IN BRIEF Visitors come to see sculptures BUSLOADS of tourists are continuing to visit Boort’s Spanner Man Sculpture Gardens. Sonia Piccoli said it had been a pleasure to again welcome visitors to the gardens. Her husband John created the garden and was still working on new art when he passed away in April. Sonia said: “People are travelling here still, many just wanting a road trip after lockdown.” The gardens would be open throughout July, she said.

Fossickers network THE region’s food producer network is coming to Bridgewater this Sunday. Food Fossickers will hold a networking event at the town’s hotel. Food Fossickers aims to bring together food producers, the food industry and food lovers from all around Central Victoria, and to promote local culture.

Track work THE STATE Government will complete a two-week program of essential maintenance and renewal works on the Swan Hill rail line over the July school holidays. Coaches will replace all trains for the entire journey until July 11.

Budget adoption

over summer, in the warmer months, and we set up an area in the backyard to spray the pieces of furniture. We had to make sure that was timed when there was shade,” he said. “From being asked to make the furniture, we had a week to set up our production line. Good thing I was once a juggler. “It’s taken a while, but we’re finally making the furniture for our cafe. It’ll have a few subtle differences.”

LODDON Shire Council will hold its June meeting this afternoon where officers have recommended adoption of the 2020-2021 budget that has a rate rise within the State Government cap of 1.5 per cent.

New date set THE CAMPBELLS Forest fundraiser for the McGrath Foundation will now be held next Thursday. The event had been postponed due to COVID restrictions.

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Magnificent seven call out

SPECIAL REPORT

Volunteers need more willing hands THE CALL is out for more Loddon residents to join the Wedderburn State Emergency Service Unit. With just seven active members and now covering a long stretch of the Calder Highway almost to Wycheproof, and part of the Dunolly area, unit deputy controller Reg Holt wants to see membership at least double. And local members also want to see the return of a local controller. The Wedderburn unit currently shares a controller based with the Marong unit. “The range of tasks we perform is varied and there are roles within the unit for everyone,” he said. “We treat everyone with respect. We know our members very well and make sure we don’t give them something to do that would give them grief. “We’re well set up with equipment and vehicles and have a great local headquarters.” In the past fortnight, Wedderburn SES volunteers have assisted with clearing fallen trees after storms and spent 2½ searching for a child lost on Mount Korong who was found safe.. “Within eight minutes of receiving a call, we are responding to provide assistance,” Reg said. “With just seven of us and a large

The Polkinghorne family ... gratitude for volunteers. LH PHOTO

Survivor’s tribute on crash anniversary MONDAY is the fifth anniversary of Tim Polkinghorne being rescued by local SES volunteers. Tim had been returning home on a gravel road from the family farm when his ute hit a tree. For 2½ hours Tim was trapped in the cabin, bones broken and unable to move. The SES used jaws of life to free him. Tim still remembers seeing the jaws of life on a school excursion after his father and others in the community had donated money to purchase the life-saving equipment. “The SES volunteers are unsung heroes but these guys need more support,” Tim said last weekend when visiting the unit

SES volunteers training for car rescues (above) and Reg Holt. LH PHOTOS area to cover, we do need more members to come on board.” Improvements are about to be made at the unit’s Nardoo Court headquarters. A concrete apron extension costing $100,000 will increase training space and vehicle access.

headquarters with wife Karina and daughters Matilda, Emily and Chloe. “If you’re in a position to help, it would be a massive benefit to the communities around the region. The SES is there whether it’s a car accident or a person lost or storm damage ... all volunteers, all helping someone else’s family.” Tim said he once questioned why SES volunteers who “down tools” and attend an accident scene or help in an emergency, “I don’t now. They are very selfless people. So the next time you see an SES member, smile, shake their hands and hope you never need them.”

Thanks ahead of retirement As you may have already heard (or read in local media), Council’s Chief Executive Officer Phil Pinyon will be retiring on 3 July 2021. At a Special Council Meeting on 8 June, Council appointed Jude Holt as interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Continuing to raise awareness of mental health within the Loddon community; the Loddon Healthy Minds Art Competition is on again in 2021 with sections for primary students, secondary students and open. There’s also a literary section for upper secondary and open categories. All entries are to be completed and delivered to the Loddon Shire office at Wedderburn or Serpentine by 2 August 2021. Contact Council’s Community Wellbeing Officer on (03) 5494 1230.

Mayor Cr Neil Beattie Boort Ward 0427 552 468

Cr Wendy Murphy Inglewood Ward 0436 457 170

Ms Holt will commence with Council on 5 July 2021, and will be with Loddon Shire Council until a new CEO is appointed. Jude has been a local government professional for 25 years, holding senior management and executive positions for 20 years at the Loddon Shire Council. Since leaving Loddon Shire, she has worked in the water sector and a catchment management authority before returning to local government. Her particular areas of expertise are in finance, risk management, asset management, compliance and governance.

Cr Linda Jungwirth Tarnagulla Ward 0428 259 082

Cr Dan Straub Terrick Ward 0429 236 399

Cr Gavan Holt Wedderburn Ward 0408 943 008

Although Phil is with us a little while longer yet, the Mayor Cr Neil Beattie, on behalf of councillors, has take the opportunity to thank Phil for his service to Council for the past five years. During his tenure, Phil has overseen the development and completion of numerous projects, strategic documents, advocacy efforts, and has formed successful partnerships.

All information sessions are postponed Due to the current Coronavirus restrictions, the planned 2022 Kindergarten Information Sessions have been postponed. If you would like more information on our kindergarten programs please contact Council’s Early Years Team on 03 5494 1201.

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Naomi’s award puts focus on rural trust and integrity NAOMI Malone has set about earning the trust of rural communities since beginning her psychology practice in the region six years ago. “You have to earn that trust in the community,” said the Boort-based allied health professional who has just been named one of eight annual award recipients by Rural Workforce Agency Victoria. Naomi’s recognition for outstanding contribution by a rural allied health professional is an honour. But more importantly, Naomi says it puts the focus on mental health “and as a practice, underpins the integrity of what we do”. “We are working really hard here so that people know they can rely on us to be professional and give quality care,” she said. “RWAV is about creating greater professional networks between GPs and other allied health professionals. “It’s all about how many people we can support ... the more people we have the honour of helping.” Naomi started private practice renting a room in Kerang one day a week before shifting to Boort in 2017 and now employing a team of 13. “Perceptions around mental health, mental wellbeing, has started to shift and we can reach out to more and help sooner,” she said. “COVID has certainly rattled people and there is a collective trauma that we have all been through. People are burnt out by constant changes and the anxiety around it. “We are seeing more change at the individual level and also starting to see a shift in the community. But there must always be that sense of privacy - it’s all about trust.” Naomi’s practice is now providing service across the Loddon and adjoining areas. And her team includes staff training under supervision for the final stages of placement to achieve full registration. She says there are currently three interns - one originally from Brisbane, one from Adelaide and a New Zealander. “They are early career professionals who come here for the country lifestyle. It’s awesome to be working in a rural area,” Naomi said. She says the Boort-based practice also

By CHRIS EARL provided early professional work training not available in larger communities. “Our practice assists right across a broad range of areas that include NDIS, victim assistance, children, the elderly family and couple,” she said. “We have clients basically anywhere north of Bendigo and provide outreach services in Wedderburn, Charlton, Cohuna and Swan Hill. “Providing mental health services is

essential for every community - from helping people deal with grief and loss to depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.” “The RWAV award is a team effort and shows the integrity of the professional people in our local region.” Naomi has worked in rural practice for almost two decades. The award citation said: “Dr Malone’s reputation for providing quality clinical supervision has also led to her being a highly sought-after clinical supervisor for experienced psychologists Australia wide.”

Independence Day celebrated online PHILIPPINES Independence Day celebrations for the Pyramid Hill community have been held online. Planned activities were adjusted because of COVID restrictions and the online version included games and trivia on the Queen’s Birthday weekend. The town’s United Filipino Organisation received a State Government grant under the Multicultural Festivals and Events Program to present the celebrations. Earlier, the town’s St Patrick’s School had a visit from Myla Ceballos for its Philippines Independence Day celebrations. She prepared the Filipino dish Pancit for lunch.

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Barnaby back at the helm FEDERAL National MPs on Monday dumped leader and deputy prime minister Michael McCormack and returned Barnaby Joyce to the top job. Mallee MP Anne Wesbter said after Monday’s partyroom vote: “The National Party is the most democratic party in the country, from grass roots members to the federal party room. A vote is never suppressed, nor branches stacked. We are not a party of factions, but of individuals. “I am on the record as supporting Michael McCormack, and I did support him as the leader. Barnaby won today’s party room ballot and I will offer him the same loyalty that I gave Michael. “My ultimate focus is on representing the best interests of the people of Mallee. Every day I fight for our communities, our infrastructure, our access to water, our access to health care, and our access to the workforce we need. I will approach my duties with the same relentless vigour under Barnaby’s leadership “Just last week, the Nationals delivered an agriculture visa. I have been fighting for this and the Nationals have delivered. “The National party delivers for Mallee and we deliver for the regions.”

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PIE OF THE MONTH: Sweet Chilli and Cheese Mick enjoys preparing the Sweet Chilli and Cheese Pies ready for baking. “The sweet chillis mix so well,” he says. “I think the sweet chilli is so underrated as an ingredient.” And Mick says his Sweet Chilli Pies are a great winter warmer meal. “They put a little bit of fire in the belly and the body.”

... AND FOR A SWEET TREAT The wonderful Jelly Slice is Mick and Dee’s sweet treat for July. The ideal way to cool the palate and have you ready to get on with the day!

MAKING A WINTER MEAL Pick up a Pyramid Hill pie on the way home from work and you’re half way to making a quick and hearty evening meal. We love to have a slice of family pie served with potatoes and other vegetables - it might be peas, beans, carrots - for a healthy and nutritious meal. A great menu, quick and easy for cold winter’s nights.

PIE OF THE MONTH: Chunky Pepper Steak Slow cooked chunky pieces of steak covered in a nice peppery gravy which is what’s needed to warm up your insides on a cold winter’s day. An absolute favourite!

... AND FOR A SWEET TREAT Now this will have you coming back for more - our Jam and Cream Donut. A long-style yeast raised donut filled with fresh whipped cream and a line of raspberry jam. Our Jam and Cream Donut is also known as the ‘Long John’ and on occasion can also be filled with yummy custard.

PIES AND POETS Our staff enjoy it when a local poet visits and leaves handwritten poems on serviettes referencing the bakery, the river and the local area. Makes the work day all the more enjoyable and entertaining.

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Local first drive for business

THE drive to keep supporting Loddon businesses is back for second year with the shire council launching Go Local First. Marketing material is being distributed to local businesses and council plans to feature case studies on a Go Local First map. CEO Phil Pinyon said the map would be a great opportunity for local businesses to help get the word out on a state-wide and national platform on what makes them special. “Council is pleased to work with local businesses on the Go Local First campaign for 2021, following the success of last year’s campaign,” he said. “At this early stage in the current campaign, council is providing businesses with collateral to display in their businesses to encourage community members to Go Local First, including posters and stickers. “Council is also encouraging locals to support local businesses, employers and workers through a social media campaign.” The Go Local First campaign began as part of the response to the impacts of COVID-19 on the small business sector. The campaign urges communities to back small businesses by buying goods or services from them and encourages small business owners to use other small businesses as suppliers.

IN BRIEF Freight routes AN ESTIMATED 3000km of road have been added to the pre-approved High Productivity Freight Vehicle network, reducing costs and saving farmers and businesses time by eliminating the need for individual route assessments. The new networks will be published online by VicRoads and include key freight routes along the Wimmera Highway, Bass Highway, Murray Valley Highway, and Ballarat-Maryborough Road.

Later launch SUNDAY’S planned launch of the Pyramid Hill Pipe Band history book has been postponed. Historical society secretary Helen Stevens said the launch would now be held in spring because of COVID restrictions.

Checks continue LODDON Shire Council says the investigation into removal of vegetation near Korong Vale in April is continuing.

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Archie delivers ‘Rosey news’

There’s a special delivery every Thursday afternoon for Inglewood’s Rose House. Neighbour Archie Lamprell, 11, collects the latest edition of the Loddon Herald on his way home from school and has been since the newspaper started. When Rose was away, she left strict instructions for Archie to keep copies for her return. Well done Archie! LH PHOTO

Minister for Regional Development Mary-Anne Thomas last week launched the Loddon Campaspe Health Sector and Skills Pathway Road Map to help manage future demands on the region’s health workforce.

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National advocacy helps calls from community “FAMILY day care is particularly responsive to the needs of rural and remote communities given that the model is not centralised in one location.” These are the words of Family Day Care Australia chief executive officer Andrew Paterson when contacted by the Loddon Herald about the shortage, or really near absence, of family care in the Loddon. He backs the comments up by saying family care offers flexible hours of care provided within the homes of passionate and qualified community members, and is regulated under the National Quality Framework. The peak body also says family day care educators provide young children with the benefits of a small group setting and a nurturing, natural home environment

PERSPECTIVE tailored to each child’s needs and interests. Options and opportunities are key to addressing the Loddon’s child care crisis highlighted in stories from local communities for almost two months. And it has struck me since the first story back in mid-May that while governments have been out promoting subsidies and assistance for Australian families to access care, there has been little acknowledgement that many rural communities are excluded from the support because there are no local care options available. Assistance yes ... but not if you live in a rural community. And Family Day Care Australia says the Loddon is not alone among rural areas where young fami-

lies are unable to access care. What’s the point of having subsidies and assistance if it can only be accessed by residents of capital cities and bigger regional areas? Local campaigners for child care solutions in the Loddon will be heartened by Mr Paterson’s comments that both levels of government - federal and state - should play a role with funding and policy measures “especially given its unique ability to respond to the education and care needs of rural communities.” That a peak national body is taking an interest in rural communities is a sign that country towns are being heard. Advocacy within Loddon communities to date has been articulate and considered. Another strength in rural towns!

ing them to suffer. Duck populations are in long-term decline. Even in good conditions, the waterbird ‘rebound’ is weaker than in previous decades. Orchardists use nets instead of shooting birds. We need to co-exist with wildlife. When it’s gone, it’s gone forever. Sam Williams Red Hill

It says it all. That there’s a few who believe it is a person’s right to enjoy blasting small animals out of the sky, a large number to be left wounded and with their frail bones broken. If it were swans there’d be a huge outcry. This expression of machismo might appeal to some, but for many it’s a remnant from darker times. Surely there’s a less violent and cruel way to enjoy some recreation in nature. If people can only enjoy nature by killing it, it’s a sad reflection on those doing it, and the government that allows it. Merv Ford Donald

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

‘Sport’ on the skids Sir, If you want a balanced assessment of duck shooting, you should probably consult more widely than the president of the Victorian Duck Hunters’ Association (Season’s final haul, Loddon Herald June 17. Dan Straub seems to imply that our native ducks are pests, destroying grain crops. That new angle sounds like a desperate ploy from those who realise their “sport” is on the skids. Public opinion has turned against the duck shooters. Shotgun pellets do appalling damage but don’t necessarily kill the ducks, leav-

Thanks to Kevin Poyser, the Bridgewater football players in the 1945 photograph featured in last week’s Loddon Herald have all been identified. Back row: W. Wickham, G McAleice, K. Collins, S. Hamilton, H. Redwood, D Turpie, P. Brown, L. Rothacker, A. Gladman. Front row: J. Coghlan, J. Lucas, E. Rothacker, D. Hannan, H. Collins (c), D. Bissett, D. Rothacker, E. Gladman, F. Colllins.

Hear no more Sir, The short news story last week quoting the duck hunters’ association is hopefully the last we’ll hear from them (Loddon Herald June 17).

1. What is Victoria’s floral emblem 2. What is the nickname of NSW rugby union team? 3. Who won the second VFL premiership? 4. Who won the second Melbourne Cup? 5. When did the Southern Aurora train first run? 6. What year did the railway arrive in Dingee? 7. Where does the Wimmera Highway start and finish? 8. What was TV Skippy’s park? 9. Who was the first Australian to win an Oscar? 10. And what was the film he directed? 11. Who wrote A Town Like Alice? 12. What is the capital of Switzerland? 13. How many lines are there on the London Underground? 14. Which country has the longest coastline in the world? 15. Fort Knox is located in which US state? 16. How many countries are there in the world? 17. What is the longest river in the world? 18. Which Central American country has a name which translates to English as “The Saviour”? 19. What is the name of the final book in the Harry Potter series? 20. How many ghosts appear to Scrooge in A Christmas Carol? ANSWERS 1. Pink heath. 2. Waratahs. 3. Fitzroy. 4. Archer. 5. 1962. 6. 1883. 7. Narracoorte and Marong. 8. Waratah National Park. 9. Ken G. Hall. 10. Kokoda Front Line. 11. Neville Chute. 12. Bern. 13. 11. 14. Canada. 15. Kentucky. 16. 195. 17. Nile. 18. El Salvador. 19, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. 20. 4 - Jacob Marley, the Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Present, and the Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come

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Brewery’s cheesy whey By KEN ARNOLD WHEN a brewery sat idle more than a century ago, the local residents took the opportunity to give the building a new and productive use. The residents of Newbridge decided to purchase the vacant Newbridge Brewery building in Burke street in readiness to open a cheese factory. According to a report in the Tarnagulla & Llanelly Courier on August 18, 1900, the factory was opened by Richard Robert Brooks, who, whilst employed at Burkes cheese factory at Woodstock, won a gold medal at Melbourne International Exhibition and seven gold medals at Sandhurst for his cheese in 1880. Nevertheless the Newbridge Cheese Factory Company Limited was registered on June 27, 1881, Hugh Pearson, Lancaster Bridge and John Shields Simpson, honourary secretary, being the provisional directors, there being six shareholders, the capital being forty shares of 25/0/0 each. Sixteen shares were still unallocated in April 1883. The company had leased the former stone Newbridge Brewery building which measured 90 x 50 feet with thick walls, shingle roof, pine floor loft and a good cellar where the cheese could be stored, for two years with an option to purchase. There was a managers house at rear and an eight stall brick stable to the east along with a steam chaff and corn crushing mill. Production commenced on August 16, 1881 at which time 600 pounds of cheese could be made a day whilst the whey was to be sold back to the farmers. Thomas Comrie of Messrs Thompson & Comrie, merchants at Tarnagulla, visisted the factory on September 23, 1881. He was so impressed with the cheese that he purchased one ton. A sampling took place at the Victoria Hotel, Commercial Road, Tarnagulla the following day. At that time it was reported that the factory had al-

Newbridge Cheese Factory, circa 1880s. ready manufactured five tons of cheese, two tons of cheese was sent to Melbourne in January 1882. The Newbridge Cheese Factory Company (Limited) applied to have lots 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, section 3A, at Newbridge, parish of Tarnagulla, country of Gladstone, to be brought under the operation of the Statue, this being six quarter acre lots of the land on which the factory sat, Simpson at that time being the chairman. The Newbridge Cheese factory was soon winning first prize for their cheese, some of these being at Sandhurst 1882-83, Baringhup & Maldon 1883-85, Inglewood and Echuca September 1884, Grand National, Talbot 1885, Kerang 1884-87, Castlemaine 1885-86, and Dunolly 1886. They were still winning prizes at the Bendigo Grand National in October 1892, Inglewood and Wedderburn in 1893.

Meanwhile on May 20, 1884 the Bendigo Advertiser newspaper reported there were four flour mills and six cheese factories in the area around Laanecoorie. Some of the reporting in newspapers tended to be exaggerated as were the applications for a school where distances from another existing school seemed to be doubled or was it an out and back distance? One farmer was paid 300/0/0 for his milk from just 30 cows in 1884. Brooks offered the Borough of Tarnagulla 1/0/0 per annum to lease the vacant land between the factory and the bridge over the Loddon river on May 5, 1885. Roberts was an agent for West Brothers of Mooroopna, for early amber cane. Roberts had solicited orders totalling 400 lbs however owing to the wet season in 1887 the West Brothers could not supply. As a result Roberts

sued for 100/0/0 to which he was awarded 40/0/0 in December 1887. Comrie was the chairman of the company when the area was drought striken. He reported that although the company had purchased 30,990 gallons of milk at a cost of 523/0/0 there was an overall loss of 64/0/0 for the previous six months, although the assets over the liabilities was 235/0/0 on September 25, 1897. The sequestration of Richard Benjamin Brooks, of Newbridge, cheese manufacturer, at the Inglewood court on November 15, 1897 did little for the business. On August 5, 1898 it was advertised that the first and final dividend of Richard Henry Brooks, of Newbridge, cheese manufacturer, would be paid on August 15, 1898. Considering that Brooks had gained 14 years’ experience at Cheddar, England and later on

Woodstock on Loddon along with having won six gold medals at the Sandhurst Agricultural and Horticultural shows, three gold medals at the North West Society shows held at Inglewood and one gold medal at the International Exhibition held in Melbourne, his services seem to have be retained. William Hawkins offered two fully paid up shares in the cheese factory for sale on March 20, 1901. Another drought in 1902-03 saw the loss of many dairy cows hence the production of cheese was at an all-time low. It would appear that this drought may have crippled the business as a prospectus was released by The Newbridge Cheese Factory Company, Limited, on August 25, 1906, the promoters being R.B. Brooks, of Newbridge, F.M. Cox and Thomas Page, both of Tarnagulla, there to be a capital of 375/0/0 this being made up of 1500 five shillings shares, 1000 of these being offered to the public. This prospectus stated that the factory had been in operation 18 years. It is doubtful if production recommenced as Jemima Brooks, nee Bell, died on October 9,1906, after 25 years in the area, whilst Richard Brooks died on May 4, 1907, survived by four sons. George Brooks offered his horse, a Coffey Bros., Richmond, double seated buggy and furniture for auction on March 18, 1909 prior to the trustees of the Newbridge Cheese Factory Company holding an auction to dispose of the property on September 20, 1909. The Tarnagulla & Llanelly Courier reported that the whole of the cheese factory had been sold at auction at satisfactory prices, the purchasers being happy. Cheese factories were established at Irishtown (now Murphys Creek,) Eddington, Bridgewater, Pyramid Hill, Tragowel, Appin, Boort and Elmore whilst there were butter factories at Mologa, Mincha, Macorna and Wycheproof.

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Season price offers ‘good for industry’

INCREASED milk price competition was putting the industry in a healthier position, according to Calivil’s Jade Clymo. Since processors started making their 2021-2022 offers under the national Dairy Code of Conduct, at least one has made upward revised offers. “The competition for milk is improving at the moment,” Jade said. “And it seems to be happening nice and early. “It’s not like the old days where farmers would be making deliveries and not knowing the price. The industry is not being taken for granted. “This is a much healthier situation and farmers will know what they are working with. “Nothing is ever perfect but it’s certainly in a healthier state.” The Clymos will not be affected by the current price offering, being one year into a three-year contract with Freedom Foods. “But, naturally, I am always taking an interest in prices,” Jade said. He said expansion of the farm late last year, including

Jade Clymo the new Entegra barn, had contributed to increased milking production of up to 23 per cent for the 1650 Fresians. “Production keeps picking up- ... it’s the cow comfort. Instead of cows out in heat, mud and dust they are on soft and comfortable sand and only a few steps to the dairy,” he said. Bulla was the first processor to reveal its opening price in mid-April at $6.40/kg-$6.90kg milk solids. It then revised that figure in May to $6.50/ kg-$7.00/kg milk solids before a second revision last week at $6.70/kg-$7.20/kg milk solids

SHEEP AND CATTLE AROUND 14,000 lambs were penned at Bendigo on Monday after the public holiday which cancelled last week’s sale.

Not as much weight or finish was evident in the lamb run in a true winter market made up of mixed quality and a lot of smaller pens.

All the regular buyers attended, but again, support from key exporters and some domestic companies was sporadic. The best results were for shorn or short-skinned lambs, with buyers wary of carcase finish under very long-woolled stock. Prices ranged from a few dollars dearer to a few dollars cheaper depending on lamb weight and quality, however on a carcase price basis, there wasn’t a big change to the trends of a fortnight ago. Light lambs to processors were dearer, with the better framed types with some fat cover making from $115 to $157/head. Heavy Merino lambs sold to a top of $235, with most trade weight pens making from $175 to $205/head, averaging from 750c to 780c/kg cwt. The strongest section of the auction was neat trade lambs weighing 20 to 24kg which sold from $178 to $208/head, to average from 800c to 840c/kg cwt. Pens of plainer and woolly trade lambs remained under 800c/kg cwt. Heavy 26 to 30kg crossbred lambs made from $215 to $250/ head to average from 740c to 780c/kg cwt. Heavy export lambs sold from $240 to a top of $264/head over a mixed run which didn’t have the super-sized lambs of recent weeks.

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food processing industry. The sector is especially important to regional Victoria and directly employs about 145,000 people. It also supports many more jobs, including in logistics, transport and advisory services. The Government last week launched The Future of Agriculture Training in Victoria Review to ensure local TAFE

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The sheep market was significantly dearer pushed along by two dominant export orders with a lot of other processors just watching. Price gains of $20 to $30/head and more were recorded as good lines of mutton surged back over 660c and feature lines of Merino wethers made over 700c/kg cwt. Big crossbred ewes made to $259, while a lot of heavy trade sheep sold from $175 to $220/head.

CROSSBRED LAMBS PN Brown Pompapiel (105) $264, M & M Ryan Pyalong (76) $261, J & V Jordan Moama (18) $260, BC & P Nihill Elmore (69) $255, JP & KM Hewitt Kerang (63) $253, DT Leahy Tallarook (31) $252, D & H McKinley Leichardt (47) $250, AR & FJ Gorman Wycheproof (8) $250, HA & ER Westblade Kerang (54) $247, G & I Watson Rochester (9) $246, AR Dickinson Finley (214) $243, A Hamilton Echuca (157) $239, Torrins Past Bridgewater (206) $238, A & K Twigg Pyramid Hill (39) $237, Nichol Family Rochester (45) $236, Hercus & Punton Eastville (71) $228, E & A Holland Neereman (51) $228, EK & SJ Stone Eastville (28) $222, B & F Moon Pyramid Hill (80) $213, O’Rourke Nominees Boort (56) $212, BS Cossar & Co, Charlton (60) $205, C & S Cox Farms P/L , Moama (40) $204.

MERINO LAMBS O’Shannessy Bros Wycheproof (39) $208, Botheras Wycheproof (196) $205, Robin Neilson Baringhup (42) $197, Jackson Ag Culgoa (93) $187, AJ Isaac , Borung (118) $179, Gourdie Farms Woodstock (21) $179.

MERINO WETHERS G & L McGurk Charlton (204) $224, G & R Dickinson Heathcote (70) $203, OST Elmore (119) $202.

CROSSBRED EWES Barragunda Past Mansfield (30) $259, Magdala Past Echuca (5) $228, Stewart Corp Advisory Sidonia (35) $226, WL,LG & RK Boyd Pyramid Hill (41) $220, NF & KL McNAulty Logan (11) $213, Aaron Mamo Kyneton (5) $210.

MERINO EWES Pickering Farms Marong (27) $236, M & N Hall Myers Flat (86) $235, T & L Fernandes Winjallok (43) $229, Broadbent Farms Yarraberb (110) $229, Magdala Past Echuca (38) $225, JJ &JE Elliot Barfold (44) $220, BW & JA Taylor Tandarra (46) $217, Brassy Downs Pyramid Hill (44) $213, P & J Safstorm Mt Camel (37) $210, BW,JR & RA Baker & Wall Sutton Grange (96) $207, Guinan the Springs Mathoura (42) $199.

CATTLE A small yarding this week with 100 coming forward. Quality and competition was good and held very firm across the yarding from the previous market . Bullocks made to a top of $3.60 per kilo, Vealers sold well reaching a top of $4.71 per kilo. Trade cattle ranged from $4.40 to $4.60 per kilo. Cows sold to a top of $3.36 per kilo. Steers: Lazenby Farms Lockwood $2274.75, M Stewart Newbridge $2159.58. Vealers: JGC P/L Rochester $2,245.80, Eagle Farm Limousins Marong $2060.65. Cows: Eagle Range Limousin Marong $2,661.75. Heifers: JGC P/L Rochester $2,274.60.

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WHEAT - H1: $290 (FOT). H2: $290 (FOT). APW1: $290 (FOT). ASW: $290 (FOT). BARLEY - PL1: $237 (FOT). S P 1 : $237 (FOT). BAR1: $238. OILS-PULSES: FABA1:$366 (FOT). FABA: $356 (FOT) NEW CROP: APW MG: $259 ASW. BAR1MG: $219.

Farm safety workshop VICTORIAN Farmers’ Federation Making Our Farms Safer team is encouraging locals to attend a farm safety briefing to learn about workplace safety later this month. The briefing for the region will be in Charlton on Tuesday. It will provide an overview of the safety requirements on farm, with specific advice tailored to farming commodities and a presentation from Energy Safe Victoria Commis-

sion chair Marnie Williams and work practice advisor Rob Oldfield. VFF President, Emma Germano, who will also be in attendance at the upcoming farm safety briefings, says farm deaths and injuries are preventable and the VFF will do everything with Victorian farmers to manage and mitigate those risks. “We must prioritise the safety of our employees, our families and ourselves”

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The red-brick building on the town’s main street, Commercial Road, is now for sale with owners Paul and Julie Davis preparing to call time on running the local post office after 27 years, The 1886 post office retains many original features including the telegraph station desk and safe. Mrs Annie Lewis, of adjoining Golden Age Hotel had the honour of laying the first brick when construction started the previous year after Victoria’s Minister for Works Alfred Deakin, who would later become Australia’s second prime minister, authorised the contract worth almost £1200. “On Monday, 7th September, 1885, in the presence of a good number of spectators, the ceremony of laying the first brick of the new Post Office was performed by Mrs Annie Lewis of the Golden Age Hotel. After which, those present were invited to the hotel where several corks were drawn to celebrate the event,” said reports of the grand occassion. By the following March, work was completed and ever since post office has continued to connect the Tarnagulla community with letter writers and institutions around Australia and the world. The building, one of the most elaborate goldfields post offices from the late 19th

century, has also been home to postmasters for almost 140 years and today there are four bedrooms ideal for the next post office owner’s family or even conversion into tourist accommodation (STCA). The current owners trade 5½ days each week offering the full range of postal and payment services and also sell other goods for locals and visitors. A full rear verandah overlooks the neat and sculptured gardens, terraced garden beds, additional storage and shedding with rear lane access. “Tarnagulla post office is both lovingly presented and architecturally significant,” said Greg Fathers of Property Plus. “It’s position on the main street is a shop front to locals and visitors who come to the Tarnagulla district to appreciate its history and even try their luck searching for gold. “The deep block can be your own link direct to the wonderful views of red gums along the old mining areas worked by miners a century ago. “With the building and business being offered for freehold sale, this can also potentially provide the new owner with a base for other business enterprises.” Greg said the well-cared for building offered charm and quality for potential buyers.

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SPORT AROUND THE LINKS BOORT A FIELD of nine braved the cold weather to play the first round of the ladies’ championships. Di Johnston finished the day with a handy lead of eleven strokes from Gaye Sim. In the competition of the day, Di ended up the winner with 85-9-76. Next was Gaye Sim with 96-1878, followed by Lorraine Linehan 99-19-80, with both ladies being ball competition winners for the day. Di definitely had a good day all round, winning nearest the pin prizes on the 9th and 15th, and also the closest 2nd shot on the 1st. Lorraine won the closest 2nd shot on the 8th. Then came the raffle where Di’s name was the first drawn out. She said to redraw and so Gill Tweddle ended up the winner. This week is the second round of the championship and

medal day. On Saturday, while calm sunny conditions greeted the 14 players, scoring still proved to be very challenging due to the slow, damp conditions from recent rain. Shayne Morris played well to finish with a 71 nett and take out the A-Grade competition of the day, while the persistence of newcomer, Graham Ball, finally paid off with a twostroke victory in B-Grade on nett 70. Clear ball winners were Jamie Sutton, Andrew Kane and Damien Lanyon, while Tim Lanyon won his ball by edging out Stuart Tweddle and Hamish Lanyon due to a countback. In nearest-the-pins, Shayne took home three, Andrew two, with the remaining two split between Di Johnston’s effort from Wednesday, and Jamie Sutton. After two rounds in the club

championships, Andrew is now 22 shots clear in A Grade, with Damien Lanyon 13 ahead in B Grade. If these two end up claiming the main stroke events, then the Weaver Cup could be Shayne Morris’s to win or lose as he sits eight shots clear of Tim and Jamie, with Alister and Kevin one shot further back. There will be a pizza night on Saturday to celebrate the conclusion of the championships.

WEDDERBURN OPENING rounds of the club championship were conducted over two days at the weekend. Owen Bailey leads the A Grade field after a strong second day, overtaking opening day leader Tony Holt. The final round will be played on Saturday. Glenda Bird leads the ladies’ championship.

Pointed results, pair cop bans TWO players have been suspended on striking charges after two tight finishes in Loddon Valley football. The tribunal sat on Tuesday night, handing Bridgewater rover Liam Jacques a four-week ban and Bears Lagoon Serpentine defender Joshua Walsh one week. Bridgewater held off Pyamid Hill for their one-point win at Mitchell Park. The Mean Machine dominated the opening quarter before the Bulldogs fired with eight goals in the second, taking a 22-point lead to the main break. With a comeback in the third where Jacques was reported for intentionally striking Bulldogs’ forward Bradley Driscoll, Bridgewater snatched a threepoint lead to set up an epic final term. Leading league goalkickers Dickens (Pyramid Hill) and Mar-

tyn (Bridgewater) both booted four for the match. Bears Lagoon Serpentine have cemented their place in fifth spot with a one-point victory over Maiden Gully. The Eagles had an edge for the first three quarters, extending their lead at each break. Walsh was reported in the second quarter for careless striking of Shaun Moyle. Serp kicked three goals to one in the final term for a come-from -behind win. The Eagles’ loss makes their chances of a finals appearance in September increasingly unlikely. The league last week decided scheduled round nine matches will be played this weekend and the fixture will then continue from round 12 on July 3 A decision on rounds 10 and 11 and the finals is expected to be made next month.

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Game plan discipline seals Redback victory BOORT has been left to ponder lifting their game plan after going down to Wedderburn in football’s Loddon Derby on Saturday. The Pies were ultra-competitive in the first quarter and started with momentum in the second before the home side took control. It was not that the Pies weren’t in the game - often getting the first use of the ball - but they failed to back up and look for second and third opportunities. Brilliant play by Tom Campbell

up forward had kept the Redbacks in touch during the wellcontested first term. Campbell would continue to bob up all day, finish with three majors and be among the Redbacks’ best in a side with a good plan. The Pies were troubled by Jordan Rosegren and no matter the match up, could not curb his dominance around the ground, Both sides saw their defenders pushed and worked overtime in the second quarter although Pies’ coach Andrew Hawker told

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players they had become too reactive. With COVID restrictions in force, the Pies spent their halftime break on the ground. The momentum of the Redbacks kept building, kicking seven goals to two in the second half, including a final dollop on the cake from Campbell at the three-quarter time siren. The Redbacks also benefitted from several goals after free kicks near the sticks, The Pies, while not in command on the scoreboard, had glimpses of what may come.

DANNY BENAIM (Wedderburn): We knew they’d challenge us early but if we stuck to our game plan and kept the pressure on them then the game should open up. Our pressure helped cause turnovers that we were then able to score from. We were pretty good all over the ground which made picking the best players hard which is a good thing!

ANDREW HAWKER (Boort): I thought our first half was really competitive and we probably didn’t make the most of our opportunities, but our second half was

very poor. Our lack of unrewarded running and outside shape was exposed by a better squad. Positive: our best is very competitive. Negatives: we looked very slow because we didn’t have the ball in hand. Took from it: We will have a pretty clear focus on what we need to fix. I thought it was clearly our worst performance of the year, credit to Wedderburn. Last quarter positional changes: I was just releasing a couple of guys who always play back and allow them to enjoy a run up the ground.

LODDON VALLEY NETBALL A GRADE: Pyramid Hill 31 lost to Bridgewater 45, Inglewood 38 lost to Marong 44, Newbridge 29 lost to Calivil United 54. Mitiamo MGYCW Calivil United Bridgewater Pyramid Hill Marong Newbridge Inglewood

135.07 113.84 117.78 111.30 105.56 97.44 71.48 55.82

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B GRADE: Pyramid Hill 24 lost Bridgewater 30, BL Serpentine lost to MGYCW 51, Inglewood lost to Marong 45, Newbridge lost to Calivil United 39.

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Calivil United Bridgewater Marong Mitiamo Newbridge MGYCW Pyramid Hill Inglewood BL Serpentine

24 24 20 20 16 12 8 4 0

140.29 119.34 131.46 106.91 122.75 101.42 80.21 76.08 50.89

14 d Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers 8. Donald Boort St Arnaud Birchip Watchem Wedderburn Wycheproof N Sea Lake Nandaly Charlton

C GRADE: Pyramid Hill 17 lost to Bridgewater 29, BL Serpentine 23 lost to MGYCW 42, Inglewood 19 lost to Marong 79, Newbridge 39 d Calivil United 30. MGYCW Marong Newbridge Bridgewater Mitiamo Calivil United BL Serpentine Inglewood Pyramid Hill

149.08 156.64 138.16 125.00 101.01 90.12 83.17 44.41 64.00

26 24 22 20 16 8 8 4 0

C RESERVE: Pyramid Hill 20 lost to Bridgewater 39, BL Serpentine 18 lost to MGYCW 65, Inglewood 19 lost to Marong 55, Newbridge 35 d Calivil United 18. MGYCW Bridgewater Newbridge Marong Mitiamo Calivil United BL Serpentine Inglewood Pyramid Hill

252.74 152.88 127.55 113.95 92.88 74.60 79.47 73.23 36.68

28 24 20 16 16 12 8 4 0

17 UNDER MGYCW Bridgewater Calivil United Newbridge Marong Mitiamo Inglewood

356.76 177.14 165.63 94.09 64.02 51.20 26.60

32 28 24 20 16 12 8

15 UNDER MGYCW Newbridge Bridgewater Marong Calivil United BL Serpentine

184.12 166.49 173.74 119.92 107.77 58.72

32 28 20 20 20 12

220.59 214.93 201.92 148.72 129.33 97.40 22.40 6.49

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NORTH CENTRAL HOCKEY Men: Charlton 4 d Birchip Watchem 2, St Arnaud 3 d Donald 1, Wedderburn 0 lost to Boort 5, Wycheproof Narraport 7 d Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers 0.

Wedderburn’s Maddison Postle (above) and Boort’s Grace Hosking (inset) during the thrilling encounter between the two top teams. LH PHOTOS Pyramid Hill Mitiamo

81.82 23.20

8 4

13 UNDER Calivil United MGYCW Bridgewater Marong Inglewood BL Serpentine Mitiamo Pyramid Hill

241.18 277.59 167.12 104.35 55.74 57.69 50.34 63.16

32 28 24 18 14 12 12 4

NORTH CENTRAL NETBALL

St Arnaud Wycheproof N

46.82 64.00

4 0

16 under A: Birchip Watchem 49 d Charlton 29, St Arnaud 13 lost to Donald 44, Wycheproof Narraport 15 lost to Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers 28.

Donald Wedderburn Boort St Arnaud Charlton Birchip Watchem Sea Lake Nandaly Wycheproof N

Donald St Arnaud Boort Birchip Watchem Charlton Sea Lake Nandaly Wycheproof N

209.63 154.66 150.00 102.02 82.69 94.96 69.42 27.48

24 24 16 16 16 12 4 0

C GRADE: Birchip Watchem 28 lost to Charlton 32, St Arnaud 7 lost to Donald 63, Wedderburn 36 lost to Boort 38, Wycheproof Narraport 17 lost to Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers 53.

Wedderburn Boort Charlton Birchip Watchem Sea Lake Nandaly Donald

Donald Sea Lake Nandaly Boort Wedderburn Charlton Birchip Watchem

28 24 20 14 12 10

63.80 36.18

B GRADE: Birchip Watchem 30 lost to Charlton 41, St Arnaud 18 lost to Donald 61, Wedderburn 36 d Boort 33, Wycheproof Narraport 31 lost to Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers 45.

A GRADE: Birchip Watchem 40 lost to Charlton 44, St Arnaud 27 lost to Donald 58, Wedderburn 45 lost to Boort 42, Wycheproof Narraport 37 lost to Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers 47. 159.00 164.20 114.04 94.93 96.39 100.31

St Arnaud Wycheproof N

223.13 163.74 132.89 119.03 89.52 72.82

28 20 20 18 14 8

345.24 206.67 200.00 115.29 48.09 32.39 44.21

24 18 18 12 6 4 2

16 under B: St Arnaud 12 lost to Donald 33, Wedderburn 8 lost to Boort 44. Boort 359.26 Donald 154.55 Sea Lake Nandaly 86.40 St Arnaud 79.44 Birchip Watchem 48.85 Wedderburn 39.26

20 12 12 8 4 4

13 under: Birchip Watchem 30 d Charlton 3, St Arnaud 10 lost to Donald 15, Wedderburn 10 lost to Boort 22, Wycheproof Narraport

Boort St Arnaud Wycheproof Narraport Charlton Donald Sea Lake Nandaly Birchip Watchem Wedderburn

21 18 15 9 7 5 4 3

Women: Charlton 5 d Birchip Watchem 0, St Arnaud 12 d Donald 0, Wedderburn 2 lost to Boort 7, Wycheproof Narraport 0 lost to Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers 2. Charlton Birchip Watchem Boort Sea Lake Nandaly St Arnaud Wedderburn WycheproofNarraport Donald

19 15 14 13 11 6 3 0

Under 15: Charlton 3 lost to Birchip Watchem 2, St Arnaud 3 lost to Donald 8, Wedderburn 0 lost to Boort 5, Wycheproof Narraport 2 lost to Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers . Boort Donald Charlton Birchip Watchem St Arnaud Wycheproof Narraport Sea Lake Nandaly Wedderburn

19 14 13 12 10 6 6 0

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SPORT LODDON VALLEY SENIORS Bridgewater Pyramid Hill

4.3 1.1

5.5 9.3

10.8 10.5

13.8 (86) 13.7 (85)

GOALS - Bridgewater: Joshua Martyn 4, Lloyd Needs 2, Jarrod Fitzpatrick 2, Nicholas Naughton 1, Jayden Donaldson, Harry Mckinley, Alexander Pollock, Alex Powell. Pyramid Hill: Braidy Dickens 4, Matthew Ladson 2, Matthew Klein-Breteler 2, Benjamin Dalton 2, Jacob Heavyside, Scott Mann, Bailey George. BEST - Bridgewater: Andrew Collins, Cameron Ross, Joseph Mayes, Harry Symons, Jack Symons, Boden Alexander. Pyramid Hill: Trent Barri, Matthew Klein-Breteler, Scott Mann, Benjamin Dalton, Matthew Ladson, Braidy Dickens

BL Serpentine Maiden Gully

2.1 2.4

5.5 6.6

8.8 10.8

11.11 (77) 11.10 (76)

GOALS - Bears Lagoon Serpentine: Darcy Poulter 2, Rhys Smith 2, James Bailey, James Rippingale, Tannar Cerrone, Nathan Twigg, Jesse Evans, Ryan Prendergast, Brodie Hawke. Maiden Gully YCW Eagles: Matthew Gray 6, Sean Moyle 2, Nathan Murley, Samuel Barnes, Cooper Hale. BEST - Bears Lagoon Serpentine: Nathan Twigg, Darcy Poulter, Andrew Gladman, Jesse Evans, Tannar Cerrone, Brodie Hawke. Maiden Gully YCW Eagles: Ryan Strauch, Nathan Murley, Matthew Gray, Jordan Crisp, Samuel Barnes, Joshua Worsley.

GOALS - Newbridge: Christopher Dixon 3, Joshua Connolly 2, Samuel Brynhildsen 2, Harry Whittle, Thomas Hobson, Jack Clark, James Oliver. Calivil United: Lachlan McAllister 2, Jayden Manderson, Jack Demeo, Blake Pickles, Cody Anderson, Brock Rogers.

BEST - Maiden Gully YCW Eagles: Kye Wicks, Haidyn Minnis, Corey Walsh, Kaylin Griffin, Matthew Cusack, Jayden Magnusson. Bears Lagoon Serpentine: Matthew Johnson, Mel Addlem, Dane Stone, Joshua Hutton, Nicholas Treseder, Kyle Blakely.

BEST - Newbridge: Logan Dixon, Thomas Hobson, Brandon Etherington, James Gadd, Dylan Lloyd, Harry Whittle. Calivil United: Jedd Thompson, Brady Childs, Jordan Lea, Samuel Green, Walter Miller, Tain Piercy

Marong Inglewood

Mitiamo Bridgewater Marong Pyramid Hill BL Serpentine Maiden Gully Newbridge Calivil United Inglewood

7 7 7 7 7 7 7 8 7

7 7 5 4 4 2 2 1 0

0 0 2 3 3 5 5 7 7

0 861 283 0 1002 374 0 843 377 0 777 381 0 574 569 0 513 596 0 367 607 0 319 1055 0 166 1180

304.24 267.91 223.61 203.94 100.88 86.07 60.46 30.24 14.07

28 28 20 16 16 8 8 4 0

RESERVES Pyramid Hill Bridgewater

2.5 1.2

6.8 1.2

8.9 4.2

13.11 (89) 4.2 (26)

13.13 22.20 36.24 (240) 0.2 0.2 0.4 (4)

GOALS - Pyramid Hill: Rowan Pollock 6, Mitchell Dingwall 2, Ashton Dye 2, Gregory Quinn, Luke Pollock, Pat Blood. Bridgewater: Benjamin Galea 2, Samuel Harrison, Tom Hernon.

GOALS - Marong: Brandyn (FP) Grenfell 10, Kain Robins 9, Adrian Pappin 6, Jack McCaig 2, Nathan Devanny 2, Patrick Gretgrix 2, Dylan Cuttriss 2, Kyle Manley, Carl Thiesz, Corey Gregg.

BEST - Pyramid Hill: Nathan Catherwood, Matthew Moon, Ashton Dye, Luke Pollock, Ross James, Pat Blood. Bridgewater: Xavier Henderson, Darcy Wood, Collin Mayes, Jake Higgins, Declan Maher.

BEST - Marong: Richard Tibbett, Kain Robins, Ben Gregg, Adrian Pappin, Brandyn (FP) Grenfell, Aron Morrish. Inglewood: Taj Rodwell, Joshua Taig, Cody Stobaus, Matthew Rowe, Cade Cohalan, Jaxon Billett.

Maiden Gully Bl Serpentine

Marong Inglewood

Newbridge Calivil United

4.9 0.1

2.3 3.3

5.6 5.5

8.9 6.8

11.15 (81) 7.8 (50)

1.3 2.0

4.6 3.1

11.12 3.1

12.17 (89) 4.1 (25)

GOALS - Maiden Gully YCW Eagles: Clinton Angove 3, Joseph Doolan 2, Cody Wright 2, Kaylin Griffin 2, Thomas Martin, Toby Hudson, Corey Walsh. Bears Lagoon Serpentine: Joshua Hutton, Joe Stuart, Kyale Paxton, Kyle Blakely.

5.1 0.1

13.3 1.1

18.4 21.17 (143) 2.1 2.1 (13)

GOALS - Marong: David Blume 9, Zachary Turnbull 4, Aaron Collins 2, Lachlan Frankel 2, Benjamin McKinley, Kane Newton, James Evenden, Rhian Hender. Inglewood: Not supplied. BEST - Marong: Kane Newton, Benjamin McKinley, David Blume, Aaron Collins, Brett Burdeu, Zachary Webb. Inglewood: Not supplied.

Newbridge Calivil United

1.2 1.1

7.3 1.2

11.4 1.2

13.5 (83) 2.3 (15)

GOALS - Newbridge: Luke Hoskin 6, Lachlan Mangan 2, Jack Murray, Jirah Dawkins, Fraser Gentry, Mackenzie Whittle, Bradley Wilson. Calivil United: Tyson Peautagitama 2 BEST - Newbridge: Luke Hoskin, Jack Teasdale, Mackenzie Whittle, Bradley Wilson, Lachlan Mangan, Thomas Wilson Calivil United: Tyson Peautagitama, Ryley Millikin, Taylor Watson, Luke Hall, Corey Henson, Brayden Karslake. Marong Mitiamo Maiden Gully Pyramid Hill Bridgewater BL Serpentine Newbridge Calivil United Inglewood

7 7 7 7 7 7 7 8 7

7 6 5 4 4 2 2 2 0

0 1 2 3 3 5 5 6 7

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

699 722 488 712 518 343 249 180 74

186 265 268 277 285 483 465 873 883

375.81 272.45 182.09 257.04 181.75 71.01 53.55 20.62 8.38

28 24 20 16 16 8 8 8 0

UNDER 18 NO DETAILS SUPPLIED

Wedderburn Redbacks’ Tom Campbell lunges for the ball in Saturday’s Loddon Derby against Boort at Donaldson Park. Ready to assist him are Jackson Guan (left) and Joe Lockhart. The trio was named among the Redbacks’ best in their 63-point victory with Campbell leading the goalkickers with three majors for the day. It was one of the best team performances for the season. LH PHOTO

GOALKICKING SENIORS Braidy Dickens (Pyramid Hill) 4 ...... 36 Kain Robins (Marong) 9 .................. 35 Joshua Martyn (Bridgewater) 4 ..... 32 Bailey George(Pyramid Hill) 1 ......... 25 Alex Powell (Bridgewater) 1............. 23 Tyrone Downie (Mitiamo) 0 ............. 21 Ryan Wellington (Mitiamo) 0 ........... 19 Timothy Brooks (Mitiamo) 0 ........... 16 Lloyd Needs (Bridgewater) 2 .......... 16 Jarrod Fitzpatrick (Bridgewater) 2 .. 14

RESERVES Rowan Pollock (Pyramid Hill) 6 ...... 29 David Blume (Marong) 9 .................. 18 Brayden Baines (Mitiamo) 0 ............ 17 Joseph Doolan (Maiden Gully) 2 .... 12 Cameron Berry (Marong) 0 ............. 12 Mitchell Dingwall (Pyramid Hill) 2 ... 11 Joshua Hutton (BL Serpentine) 1 ... 11 Alex Chapman (Mitiamo) 0 .......... 11 Kyle Pentreath (Mitiamo) 0 ............. 10 Nicholas Harris (Bridgewater) 0 ...... 10

THIS WEEK COME 5pm Saturday, there will be a clear favourite for the 2021 Loddon Valley flag race. The undefeated Mitiamo, coming off a bye and three weeks without a game, face Bridgewater. The Mean Machine is also undefeated but have played last week. These two teams have clearly shown they have the potential to go all the way. While the Superoos have won with scoreboard ease, the Mean Machine just snuck home against Pyramid Hill. Saturday’s clash at Bridgewater will be one of skill versus system. For the home side, the ultimate test on whether they can respond to real pressure. Pyramid Hill can be expected to rebound against Bears Lagoon Serpentine who have cemented a top five spot but may be a little off the top tier. Bridgewater v Mitiamo, Marong v Newbridge, Maiden Gully v Inglewood, Pyramid Hill v Bears Lagoon Serpentine

NORTH CENTRAL GOALKICKING SENIORS Billy McInnes (Sea Lake Nandaly) ... 25 Daniel Castellano (Birchip Watchem) . 22 Will Holt (Wedderburn ..................... 20 Cody Gunn (Boort) ......................... 17 Wade Donnan (Sea Lake Nandaly) .. 16

RESERVES Daniel Needs (St Arnaud ............... 30 Gerald Riley (Wedderburn) ............. 19 Nathan Wight (Sea Lake Nandaly) .. 18 Kristoffer Clifford (Charlton) ........... 16 Matthew Ryan (Birchip Watchem) .. 15

UNDER 17 Frasier Holland (Boort) .................... 20 Noah Berry (Donald) ....................... 19 Tom Potter (Boort) .......................... 14 Rory Bigmore (St Arnaud) ............... 13 Thomas Cox (Sea Lake Nandaly) .. 12

THIS WEEK Wedderburn v Charlton, Sea Lake Nandaly v Birchip-Watchem, Boort v Donald, Wycheproof Narraport v St Arnaud

SENIORS Wedderburn Boort

2.4 2.0

6.6 3.5

RESERVES

10.14 13.21 (99) 4.6 5.6 (36)

Wedderburn Boort

2.0 1.4

3.3 2.7

UNDER 16

3.8 6.7

7.10 (52) 7.8 (50)

GOALS - Wedderburn: Tom Campbell 3, Will Holt 3, Joseph Lockhart 2, Ryan Butters 2, Luke Holt, Danny Benaim, Jordan Rosengren. Boort: James Falconer 2, Levi RobertsMoss, Brodie Leonard-Shannon, Braeden Deary.

GOALS - Wedderburn: Gerald Riley 2, Cameron Lang, Jayden Leach, Sam Johnston, Christopher Hargreaves, Nathan Leist. Boort: Christopher O’Rourke 2, Samuel Griffiths, Conor Churchin, Patrick O’Rourke, Will Perryman, Rhys Brown.

BEST - Wedderburn: Luke Holt, Joseph Lockhart, Jordan Rosengren, Jackson Guan, Tom Campbell, Adam Postle. Boort: Levi Roberts-Moss, Darcy Hawker, Christopher Hatcher, Keiren Wilson, Patrick Murphy, Jesse Muscatello.

BEST - Wedderburn: Cameron Lang, Nathan Leist, Christopher Hargreaves, Matthew Lockhart, Francisco Fernandes, Liam Ritchie. Boort: Rhys Brown, Elias Lanyon, Jack Kerr, Lance Malone, Patrick O’Rourke, Matthew Kane.

Birchip W Charlton

11.8 (74) 4.8 (32)

Birchip W Charlton

3.2 1.1

10.5 1.2

14.5 3.4

Sea Lake N 5.3 Wycheproof N 1.0

11.8 16.11 24.15 (159) 3.1 4.1 4.2 (26)

St Arnaud Donald

2.6 0.2

3.7 1.6

7.10 11.12 (78) 1.6 1.7 (13)

Donald St Arnaud

2.10 1.5

Sea Lake N 4.5 Wycheproof N 0.0

Sea Lake N Wedderburn Birchip Watchem Charlton Boort Donald St Arnaud Wycheproof N

6.1 2.2

7.1 3.3

1.3 1.3 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7

7 5 5 3 3 2 1 1

0 1 2 4 4 4 6 6

0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0

9.5 3.4

6.13 1.7 896 517 620 362 379 387 305 314

226 377 291 542 582 468 622 672

9.14 (68) 3.9 (27) 396.46 137.14 213.06 66.79 65.12 82.69 49.04 46.73

28 22 20 12 12 10 4 4

Birchip Watchem St Arnaud Boort Wedderburn Sea Lake N Donald Wycheproof N Charlton

7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7

7 6 4 4 3 3 1 0

21.9 (135) 3.4 (22)

9.10 12.15 18.22 (130) 0.2 0.2 1.2 (8) 0 1 3 3 4 4 6 7

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

681 579 403 427 573 404 221 154

175 242 376 450 331 425 689 754

389.14 239.26 107.18 94.89 173.11 95.06 32.08 20.42

28 24 16 16 12 12 4 0

Boort Wedderburn

6.8 0.0

9.12 17.16 23.21 (159) 1.0 1.0 1.0 (6)

GOALS - Boort: Brodie Arnold 6, Tom Potter 3, Brodie Wagner 3, Kobie Streader 2, Frasier Holland 2, Beau Herrington 2, Alex Chamberlain, Max Beattie, Alex Cockerell, Zak MacIntosh, Brady Jack Whykes. Wedderburn: Zen Joyner. BEST - Boort: Tom Potter , Brodie Arnold, Samuel Barraclough, Zak MacIntosh. Wedderburn: Robert Whyman, Travis Lowe, Seth Pringle. Boort Sea Lake N Birchip Watchem St Arnaud Donald Charlton Wedderburn

6 6 6 6 6 6 6

6 5 3 3 2 2 0

0 1 3 3 4 4 6

0 0 0 0 0 0 0

583 450 283 342 362 260 146

104 198 354 428 240 313 789

560.58 227.27 79.94 79.91 150.83 83.07 18.50

28 24 16 16 12 12 4

UNDER 13 Boort Wedderburn

0.1 0.0

2.2 0.0

5.3 2.3

9.3 (57) 2.4 (16)

GOALS - Boort: Cooper Gooding 2, Deacon Hird 2, Mason Young 2, Archer Lee, Finlay Arnold. Wedderburn: Tyson Blair, Noah Winslett. BEST - Boort: Liam King, Mason Young, Joel Holland, Denver Dula, Chaise Hird, Cooper Gooding. Wedderburn: Deacon Tansley, Trai Clarke.

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TIGHT AT TOP

THRILLING END TO CLASH OF PREMIER SIDES

WEDDERBURN is on top of the North Central netball ladder after a blistering and electric encounter with Boort. The Redbacks were two goals up when the siren sounded in the A Grade match at Donaldson Park. Goalkeeper captain Courtney Gleeson and goal defence Maddi Postle were best for the home side in the one-versus-two contest. Little separated the league’s leading sides at quarter time but the Redbacks skipped away to a seven-goal lead at the main break. But the Pies kept coming in the second half where wing defence Grace Hosking and goal defence Kath Lanyon were to the fore turning over play. Redbacks’ coach Meg Lockhart: “We knew it was going to be a big game. “We were happy with our work in defence, getting turnovers and making the most of spoils,” she said. “We could have converted a few more but Boort is a good side. “It was good to have a great game where we had to keep pushing hard right to the end.” Meg said the Redbacks were pleased with their work in defence and attacked and would keep ironing out “the little things” in coming weeks. With coach Georgia Haw unavailable, Boort was steered by

COACHES IN ACTION: Meg Lockhart (left) sends Weddburn into attack during the tense and brisk clash with Boort on Saturday and (above) Boort’s Georgie Sheahan. LH PHOTOS

Georgia Sheehan who said the encounter perfectly reflected the ladder standings of the two teams. “We push each other all day and saw how well the girls can handle the pressure in an intense game between two strong sides,” Georgia Sheehan said. “We have a few players preg-

nant this season so it’s good to see some of our B Grade players coming up. “We were down by seven at half time and we weren’t quite ourselves. The intensity and fight in the third and fourth quarters was certainly promising.” The A Grade scoreline was

mirrored in other grades where in the two-versus-three B Grade clash Wedderburn won by three and in C Grade, third-versusfour, Boort won by two. The Redbacks and Pies meet again on July 31 when players unavailable at the weekend are expected back in the lineups. And on the weekend’s A Grade

form, are likely to be there in September for contesting the ultimate prize. Meanwhile in Loddon Valley netball, Calivil United had an emotional win over Newbridge 54-29. The match was a tribute to former Demon player and coach Katrina Gee who passed away last week after a battle with breast cancer. Players from both sides observed a silence before the match. The win has the Demons in third position on the A Grade ladder, percentage ahead of Bridgewater who take on the undefeated Mitiamo this Saturday. For the Superoos, it will be their first game in a month after COVID restrictions and the bye.

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