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Email: molongex@bigpond.net.au www.molongexpress.com.au Before 2014 no one could remember a Grand Final at Molong's Dr Ross Memorial Recreation Ground - in any code.

Molong Magpies Rugby Union will play a second home Grand Final there on Saturday week, against the winner of the Blayney and Coonabaran preliminary final (this Saturday).

Magpies President Matt Steventon told the Express that "Peter Evans [Coach] has done an amazing job preparing this team for the finals series. This is the pointy end of the season. We have veterans and newcomers and to have everyone singing from the same song sheet is a credit to Evo. Club Captain Charlie Cooper has injected energy into this team and there is no doubt his fearless leadership on and off the field has driven the team to this home Grand Final Team Captain Isaac White who grew up playing Molong Wallas to Molong Seniors, Blowes Cup and Central West Rugby has a vast experience and knowledge when it comes to how the game should be played, this is invaluable especially in these high stakes games."

Magpies bring Grand Final home

(Left) The Dr Ross Memorial Recreation Ground may or may not have hosted many Grand Finals but the "Rec." has clearly been home to some significant events. In this 1894 photo of Hill St (Flour Mill lower left, Hospital top right) what seems to be a two storey "grandstand" overlooks the oval. Would come in handy Saturday week.

Match Report - More photos - page 8 Molong Bulls Youth Camp Oven King

Winner of the inaugural 2022 'Molong Top Pub Golden Camp Oven' Competition held at the Telegraph Hotel last Saturday is. Johnny Pringle.

Johnny and his camp oven, featuring a combination of pork, duck and vegies "plus secret ingredients" cooked over a perfect campfire aroused the taste buds of the 3 judges.

It was a wonderful new Molong event with some 17 entries - and the sharing of delicious tasting plates at the end of the judging.

(R) Johnny Pringle being awarded the Top Pub 22 first prize by Jeff Braebrook (creator of the awesome bush art trophy).

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Molong extends a helping hand to families from war-torn Ukraine

“Big Ma could help - give her a ring” said 13 year old, Year 7 student of James Sheahan, Jake Mulhall when the school students were discussing how families fleeing from war-torn Ukraine could be accommodated in Orange.

The grandson of Molong’s Mary Mulhall (and Mike), son of John and Stacie - Jake’s words set the ball rolling to ask if Molong residents would be willing to open their hearts and town to families who had fled their homeland in search of a safer, more peaceful life.

Ask a ‘super busy person’ - the saying goes when looking for someone who can take on a project and make it happen. This ‘super busy person’ is Mary Mulhall who never stops helping people in need and who willingly adds to her existing roles as organiser of St Vincent de Paul in Molong (including St. Vinnies Op. Shop); roles in the Catholic Diocese, staunch supporter and long time committee person of the Magpies Rugby Union Club, President and Licensee of the Molong RSL Club; and the list goes on .. and on .. and on.

“Molong will help” said Mary without any hesitation when Pip Waters of the James Sheahan team made contact. Mary instantly knew of an unused building in town that would be welcoming and could accommodate two or three families from the Ukraine. “These

families have left their own homes, families, friends, jobs, careers, schools behind when they were forced to flee their country under horrendous conditions.”

“The families will be housed in the old convent in Riddell Street which hasn’t been lived in for over four years. However, the building needs some tender loving care” said Mary.

“Already businesses and residents have come forward to offer help with the painting of the interior of the building - and with others donating some items of furniture etc.”

“I am asking the community to come together to sponsor rooms, provide furnishings and to decorate for the families. I would like to show ‘our’ families that there is a better place to live in the world with a community that cares and willing to help and accept the new residents.

That place is Molong. To quote the late Des Sullivan -Molong is the closest place to heaven on earth. True!”

“If you would like to help out and/or be involved in this heart warming Molong project please ring me, Mary Mulhall on 0497 080 483. Or donate via Go Fund Me page - Urgent Housing For Refugees in Orange NSW.” Editor’s Note: Come on Molong ... we can all help Mary, the committee and the families in one way or another. Let’s give Mary a call.

Photographed above left, Mary Mulhall (front right) with Sister Frances (front left) with (Back left) Peter Meares (Principal James Sheahan High School, Orange); (back centre) the organiser of the James Sheahan Orange/ Molong project - Pip Waters (Music Teacher); and David (Orange) after meeting and inspecting the Old Convent in Riddell Street.

(Left) Families like this one are reluctantly fleeing their Ukraine homeland (CNN photograph)

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The Central NSW Joint Organisation is excited to announce a renewable energy deal with Iberdrola Australia to supply electricity to its member councils.

The 8-year contract will see councils in the Central NSW region source 78% renewable energy for councils’ large sites and streetlighting from the Bodangora Wind Farm near Wellington NSW. The councils can change to the Flyers Creek Wind Farm near Blayney when it becomes operational.

Chair of CNSWJO, Cr Kevin Beatty, Mayor of Cabonne Council said, “this is a huge achievement for our region. We have been on the rollercoaster of short-term electricity contracts for so many years, and it was time to get serious about supporting renewable energy through a long-term arrangement. The price of electricity has gone through the roof in recent months and there doesn’t appear to be an end in sight. This deal means councils can have long-term price certainty while no longer being at the mercy of the electricity market on a 2-3 year cycle”.

Cr Beatty said, “the 11 councils in the Central NSW region have partnered with 5 councils from the Eastern Riverina region, increasing the buying power to a total combined annual electricity consumption of 36GWh per year”.

“In 2021 the CNSWJO Board agreed to work collaboratively to accelerate the transition towards net zero carbon for our councils and their communities. The councils want to take control of their energy security and destiny, and investing in renewable is a big step towards this. Our region will be doing our bit to help the environment by reducing greenhouse emissions by over 20,000 tonnes of CO2e annually through this deal,” said Cr Beatty.

“Electricity is only one component of councils’ emissions though, so there is still a long way to go to achieve our net zero aspirations and this includes working strategically to tackle

emissions through fleet and landfill waste, which is no easy feat,” said Cr Beatty.

CNSWJO Executive Officer, Jenny Bennett said, “we are so excited to work with Iberdrola in the coming years. Their vision aligns closely with ours and hopefully together we can do amazing things”.

Iberdrola Australia Managing Director and CEO, Ross Rolfe AO said: “We are delighted to be partnering with Councils in the Central NSW and Eastern Riverina Regions, enabling them to access reliable and affordable clean energy backed by our wind farms and flexible, fast-start assets. We have worked with the Councils and communities in these regions for many years and we are very pleased to be deepening our partnership with them. These councils have supported not only our strategy but also the Australian economy’s green energy transition. Looking ahead, we see many further opportunities to collaborate with our partners to create shared value for our stakeholders in regional NSW”.

“So many people have worked tirelessly on this project for the past 12 months, and we couldn’t have achieved this without each and every one of them. This project has been made possible with funding from the NSW Government and councils”, said Cr Beatty.

Director of Sustainability and Circular Economy Partnerships at the NSW Office of Energy and Climate Change, Anne-Marie Poirrier said, "This is an exciting demonstration of how regional councils can collaborate to drive down emissions and switch to renewable energy.

The councils in Central NSW and the Eastern Riverina area have made an inspiring start to their transition to Net Zero".

“We are just thrilled that we can support renewable energy projects within our patch. This has been a dream of ours for so many years and it has finally come to fruition”, said Jenny Bennett.

Molong Bulls Youth League are Minor Premiers

Jac. & Steve's Special Day

(Back Row) Joey Urban, George Betts, Jake Palmer, Seth Beltic, Charles Bohringer, Brock Donner, Bailey Peschka, Will Thomas, Shane Sibley, Mark Thomas (Coach) (Front Row) Jonte Handebo, Bailey Webb, Riley Johnson, Lachlan Elphick, Byron Wakefield, Jake Duncan, (Absent) Carter Kirby, Flin Cummings, Tom Middleton, Tim Rapley, Ryan Bridge.

Molong Bulls are the 2022 Woodbridge Cup youth league minor premiers following a 40-8 win over Eugowra on Sunday.

Jenny Barrow reports Congratulations to our young guns and coach Mark Thomas on this fantastic achievement.

It is hard to put into words how proud we are of these young men, as without their commitment the Bulls would not have survived the season.

Without a First-Grade side, you cannot play in the competition, so this is when our young men stepped up, each week often backing up for First Grade, against opponents twice their size.

Their maturity, sense of mateship and commitment to help keep our club running is something we will never forget.

Mark Thomas is a dedicated club man in every sense of the word, he is passionate about keeping the Bulls alive and I'm sure this rubbed off on the

boys. He coached them with calm and respect and taught them the true values that every club desires, win or lose.

I would also like to mention our ladies League Tag side. Again we would not survive without their valuable contributions to our club.

Congratulations on making the finals. Coming off a great win against Eugowra last weekend, they will now play-off against Oberon at Wade Park Orange this Saturday at 1.40pm.

Ged Fulwood has our ladies running hot and they have proven they can match it with the top teams. Well done girls.

We wish all of our players the best for the finals, and regardless of the outcome, you are already winners in the eyes of everyone at the Bulls.

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The Golden Camp Oven Congratulations to “Boppa” and all his assistants on the marvelous Camp Oven cooking competition at the Telegraph Hotel last Saturday.

Some 17 entrants cooked on-site and later shared the delicious results with the steady stream of hungry people. Here are some shots of the day.

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View from the Hill

Michelle Grattan

Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra

Government win on climate legislation leaves opposition looking like a stranded asset Perhaps not since the marriage equality vote has the passage of a bill in the House of Representatives carried such a combination of substantive and symbolic import as the Albanese government’s climate legislation.

While not actually necessary for the implementation of Labor’s policy, Thursday’s vote on the 2030 43% emissions reduction target sent multiple signals.

It marked a hingepoint in Australia’s climate policy, although it would be naïve to see it as the end of our “climate wars”, or to underestimate the challenges of turning the policy into reality.

It sent a crucial message to investors.

Without the legislation – which will go through the Senate in September – the encouragement to shyer investors would be that bit weaker.

It showed, in the government’s prior negotiations with the Greens, that Labor would resist pressure from the minor party. The government rejected their demand for a ban on new coal and gas projects.

However on Thursday the Environment minister, Tanya Plibersek, did reject one new venture, announcing she proposed to block a Queensland coal mining project, backed by Clive Palmer, which would have “unacceptable impacts” on the Great Barrier Reef.

Given it was such a signature Labor policy, the climate vote put a stamp of action and delivery on the new government.

And it reinforced the point to the opposition that it has a massive task ahead in renovating its climate policy into something halfway saleable for the next election.

Indeed, the debate over the legislation has highlighted and exacerbated the bad place the Coalition is in.

Peter Dutton made a captain’s call in declaring it would vote against the legislation. While most of his colleagues were so inclined, it was a poor precedent for the new leader to preempt this week’s party room discussion.

In fact, it would have been better for the opposition to refrain from a stand, and just wave through the legislation.

The government had a clear mandate for this policy, which had been spelled out in detail well before the election.

The Coalition’s opposition has exposed the unhappy position of the muchdiminished Liberal moderates.

Tasmanian Liberal Bridget Archer crossed the floor to vote with Labor.

Opposition Senate leader Simon Birmingham said if the 43% target had required legislation, then “I would have wanted to vote for it in a heartbeat.

However, it doesn’t require legislation.”

This reasoning made no sense.

The opposition has been left looking like a stranded asset on the climate issue, adrift from a pragmatic business community that wants to promote confidence. Anthony Albanese relished quoting what he described as “an alphabet soup” of business groups supporting “a vote for certainty”. He hit where it hurt when he taunted the opposition about “what the business community are saying about them in private”.

The government, with a majority in the House of Representatives, did not need any crossbenchers to get its bill through.

But, in a gesture, it accepted modest amendments from some of them. It was a sign of the government’s desire where possible to be inclusive towards the teals (“good manners” as well as “good government”, Climate Change Minister Bowen called it). The teals, incidentally, had met together to discuss their

was a well-known policy plank. It was more surprising, however, that Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke acted so quickly to draw the ABCC’S teeth by regulation, well ahead of legislation being introduced later in the year.

Even more unexpected – and highly questionable – has been the government’s intention to wind back the more detailed disclosure requirements the Morrison government introduced for superannuation funds. This can only be seen as a sop to industry funds, with no good argument that it is in the interests of fund members.

While the victory on the climate bill was the fortnight’s parliamentary showstopper, Albanese’s most ambitious play Lukas Coch/AAP was made outside parliament, amendments. when he attended the Garma The climate vote was the culmination festival in Arnhem Land last weekend. of what was, in legislative terms, a flying There he announced draft wording for his start for the government in its first proposed constitutional amendment for parliamentary fortnight. an Indigenous “Voice” to parliament.

Albanese, anxious to reinforce the Albanese has a deep commitment to perception of momentum (that he had achieving the Voice, commencing his first generated on his overseas trips), election night victory speech with a piled the maximum number of bills into pledge to “the Uluru Statement from the the parliament.

Heart in full”, and talking about it often Among them were his aged care since. One influence is his chief of staff reforms, that passed both houses. Also Tim Gartrell, who a decade ago went to on the agenda, as a private member’s work for the Recognise campaign, under bill but facilitated by the government, the auspices of Reconciliation Australia. was the removal of the ban on the ACT Recognise aimed to raise awareness and Northern Territory legislating for about constitutional reform, without voluntary assisted dying. This passed the committing to a specific model. lower house overwhelmingly, with both Later this term, legislation will come sides giving a conscience vote. It is set to before parliament for the referendum. go through the Senate in September.

It will easily pass both houses. But While it’s been a happy fortnight for the unlike the climate legislation, on which government on the legislative front, it was the Coalition’s stance ultimately didn’t punctuated by a darker moment, when matter, except to its own credibility, on the treasurer Jim Chalmers delivered his referendum bill its position will be crucial. sombre economic update to the house last Not to whether the bill gets through – but week. Followed by Tuesday’s interest rate to the prospects for the referendum doing rise, the government can’t escape that the so. months ahead will become increasingly If the referendum passed without tough as cost of living increases bite bipartisan support, it would be defying deeply. history. This exercise needs a united stand The Albanese government’s early days across the political spectrum. have sent some signals about who has Yet it is already clear the opposition influence on it. Its determination to stare is divided on the Voice. Finding its way down the Greens was firm. On the other to a common position on the Voice hand, we’ve seen its willingness to give referendum will be even more difficult for concessions to the unions. the Coalition than forging a new climate Labor’s policy to scrap the construction policy. industry “watchdog”, the Australian Building and Construction Commission, (theconversation.com)

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RUGBY UNION

Molong Magpies win against Blayney to earn Grand Final spot It wasn’t just another Saturday of rugby, last weekends game for the Molong Magpies at Blayney was a decider to the host of the Grand Final on 20 August.

The Blayney Rams undefeated status should have put them as a sure favourite. However with the Molong Magpies tapering form it was sure to be a cracker of a day.

The sun poked through the threatening overcast clouds with both sides fielding 23 players for the day. The coin was flipped and Blayney kicked off to the ready and waiting Magpies who would run north with the wind in the first half.

Safe hands off the kick off delivered the ball to Will Oldham who immediately made his mark spiralling a kick to establish field position.

The front foot was planted for the Molong boys to commence their March.

The first 10 minutes was a tense battle, both sides testing each others resolve. It was Blayney who were first to crack infringing in front of their goal posts. For the Magpie number 10 it was an easy 3 points to open the scoring.

From the reset the Molong Magpies were hungry for more. The march continued north towards the tryline where again another iinfringment cost Blayney another 3 points after Will Oldham slotted another 3 pointer.

In the 20th minute Blayney put the hammer down and pressed Molongs line choosing to run the ball off a penalty righ in front of the Magpie posts proved costly as the result was turnover of ball to the steely Magpie defence.

Molongs defence was unforgiving Tommy DeGreenlaw & Wilson Deans challenge at the breakdown frustrated the Rams and caused a flustered response from the attacking side resulting in scrappy Blayney play.

Second Rowers Sam Hohne and Jordan Packham along with number 8 Charl Cooper met the attacking side with a wall of defence forcing errors which ultimately led to a scrum in front of the posts 5m out from the Magpies tryline.

A composed forward pack heaved the scrum towards the line with Charlie Cooper controlling the ball for a pick and drive off the back of the scrum to deliver a magnificent try.

Will Oldham followed with a swift conversion to make the

half time score 13 – 0 Molong.

The Second Half was not going to be easy, it never is, but particularly against a team as experienced as the Rams.

Molong’s pace and urgency was a clear sign they wanted the momentum to continue.

20 minutes of attack and defence from both teams showcased hardened resolve from both teams.

Blayney stormed to the North Eastern Corner and off set play Ben Mitchell put points on the board for Blayney giving them a sniff of hope.

The conversion successful the score was 12-7. Off the reset the Blayney forwards kick for field position put them in a marginally better position, however the Molong lineouts saw Scotty Nicholls & Riley White strong at retaining the ball.

Attacking the line again It was not long before Max Pearce, Molong’s trusty number 9, delivered great ball a strong torpedo sent to Will Oldham down the blind side allowed him to dart between and through defenders the strong run from 32m was rewarded with a try and a jubilant team celebration.

Will Oldham was great on the boot and with a conversion to match, the score was bought to 20-7.

Blayney reset to deliver the ball to Molong and it was to be the try of the day.

Charlie Cooper received the ball as it was knocked back from a Riley White leg deflection, charged forward snd busted through two defenders to the western line.

With Jordan Packham steaming ahead in close support the Molong crowd went wild as Cooper offloaded the ball to Packham who ripped down the sideline with defenders in chase. Hitting the 22 line he highballed over the tackling defender to find Riley White in support to go over for another fantastic try.

The score was 25-7 and the Pies were feeling good.

It wasn’t long before Will Oldham capitalised yet again from a penalty close to the posts to bring the score to 285.

With only minutes left on the clock Blayney attacked the line again and scored a try from a backline move to add 5 more points to the tally.

It was all over though the Mighty Molong Magpies prevailed with a tremendous win against their nemesis.

A huge thankyou to all of the Molong supporters who travelled to Blayney.

Mervin Magpie

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Jordan Packham showing the determination of the Magpies

There was no stopping Will Oldham after Max Pearce delivered a great ball

Cooper, then Packham, White... Riley White went over the line with the biggest smile of the day.

History Uncovered

More of Molong's heritage building's history has been uncovered in what is now the Molong Historical Museum building on the corner of Riddell and Gidley Streets. Originally built as the Golden Fleece Inn somewhere around 1856 the museum team and volunteers, and the work of tradesmen - are rebuilding the timber and iron lace verandah that has surrounded the building for much of its history.

(R) Allen, Jimmy and Chris of the Molong Men's Shed collecting the timbers for their projects

(L) Volunteers at work

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Jim showing the Express the huge rock slabs that were cut, transported and placed - maybe as entrance steps into the Inn - before the verandah was built. Without machinery or motorised vehicles - one has to give some thought to the back breaking/human work of the times. Molong today is so fortunate to have inherited both the buildings and the amazing workmanship.

JUNIOR SOCCER

The wet weather did not stop soccer on Saturday with all games being played away. The kids had a great time playing in the muddy fields.

U5 Condors had an amazing game against Cyms. Cyms started off strong and looked like they were going to be tough opponents, but the Condors slowly took over and dominated most of the game. Henry Welsh played a great game and was so close to getting his first goal. Rexy Bunting scored two goals and was awarded the player of the week.

U6 Powerful Owls only had four players but played a strong game against OAGS, we came away with a loss of 3 - 2. The player of the week went to Matilda Robinson for best and Fairest.

U5 Condors

U7 Cockatoos had a tight win, helped by the return of striker Sinclair Dowling.

We spent most of the game in front of our goal but thanks to there being no rules against two goalies, and a determined team effort Barnies united were kept scoreless.

U10 Falcons - This was a well fought out game, which saw both teams with just their 9 players, so everyone had to put in the hard yards. With a strong opening half, Molong created some early chances but wasn't able to finish it off.

It was Armani who opened the scoring with an excellent finish to a great lead

up play to make it one nil. Armani then played a hand in the second to set Tiana up to make two nil. Second half saw more dominance from Molong with some outstanding structured football.

Aurther went close with a great shot hitting the post, but would be rewarded shortly after to make it 3 nil. Our defence was out standing with Archer and Henry at the Back. Late in the half we even saw Mason clear one off the line as he followed back to help out. Mitch scored our fourth goal when Lyalia produced some outstanding persistence when she got the ball through to Mitch who finished it off nicely. Kinross scored a late goal to trouble the scores last time. Great game by all, and Archer took out our player of the week with his brick wall like defence.

Falcons 4 - Kinross 1 U11 Magpies had a great game against Orange Ex Service. Everyone played really well considering the very wet fields. Carrying an injury Tate Bunting backed up playing goalie and kept any attempt at the goal by the other team out. This week best and fairest went to Braxton May. We play at home this weekend, with Molong Eagles playing at Cudal, please check the ODFA website for any game changes.

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Molong Disc Golfers Take Part in One of the World’s Largest Disc Golf Events

The Women’s Global Disc Golf Event is an annual Disc Golf tournament held on hundreds of courses around the world over the same weekend. While this event is designed as a celebration and acknowledgement of women in Disc Golf it was an event open to both Males and Females, as well as Professional and Amateur players and Junior and Senior players.

This year’s event took place last weekend, with 7 different courses around Australia hosting events concurrently. Our regional event was held in Dubbo with a strong crew of Central West Disc Golf members from Molong making the trip to compete on the challenging 18 hole Dubbo course.

Two rounds were completed over Sunday with Molong-based players performing well and taking out a number of the divisions.

Molong’s Lauren Warner took out the Novice Female Division with a solid score of +28 while rising local star Lydia Philpott cleaned up in the Junior Female Division on +45.

In the amateur Men’s divisions Anthony Wharton took out Novice Men’s division with a score of +29, Kyle Warner claimed the Recreational Men’s Division with an impressive -3 and Chris Loog took out the Men’s Intermediate Division with a solid final score of -6.

In the Professional Division CWDG President Kevin Costa took out the Mens Pro40 Division and overall event champion with a final score of -12.

The great results of our local players further showcases the strength of Disc Golf here in Molong and we look forward to more big events coming up in the near future, including hosting the NSW State Championships in October.

Some of the local women competing in the Women's Global event in Dubbo

Lily-Nicholson Love and Lydia Philpott of Central West Disc Golf at the Women's Global Event

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$160 Million to help make the Central West stronger The NSW Government is investing $160 million to upgrade local infrastructure in regional towns through the latest round of the Stronger Country Communities Fund.

NSW Nationals Upper House MP Sam Farraway said the program has seen $500 million invested over the past four rounds delivering more than 2,000 local projects across regional NSW. “The NSW Government is securing a brighter future for families across the Central West.

We are achieving this by investing in our communities and building what matters to make daily life easier,” Mr Farraway said.

“Applications for Round Five will open from next week and I strongly encourage eligible organisations to apply.

“If you are a local sporting club in need of new change rooms or a youth group running holiday programs this is your chance to secure support to deliver projects that will make a real difference in your community.

“We’ve seen the benefits of the Stronger Country Communities Fund in beautifying local towns through projects such as the $100,000 uplift to the Peak Hill Community Garden.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said the latest round of the Stronger Country Communities Fund builds on the previous rounds and continues to provide important infrastructure and programs for regional towns.

“Everywhere I go, people tell me about the positive difference that Stronger Country Communities Fund projects make to their everyday life, whether it’s a new skate park that kids of all ages love, new lighting for sports grounds or programs that support and inspire young people living in the bush,” Mr Toole said.

“The NSW Government is investing record amounts to deliver the big picture infrastructure needed to stimulate regional economies, but we’re also backing community projects that make a big positive difference to everyday life.”

The $660 million Stronger Country Communities Fund is part of the NSW Government’s $3.3 billion Regional Growth Fund, which is being invested in local projects that improve the lives of people living in regional NSW. Applications for Round Five of the Stronger Country Communities Fund open 5 August 2022.

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A blonde walks into the police department looking for a job. The captain says they can't just turn her away, and orders to desk officer to ask her a few questions as if doing an interview.

Not having any idea what to ask her to disqualify her application, the officer asks, "What's 2+2?"

"Ummm... 4!" the blonde says.

Dang, the officer thinks, so tries a harder one: "What's the square root of 100?"

"Ummm... 10!" the blonde says.

"Good!" the officer says, deciding to switch from math to history.

WORD SEARCH

Solutions page 14

QUICK CROSSWORD Across "OK, who killed Abraham Lincoln?"

"Ummm... I don't know," she admits.

"Well, you can go home and think about it," he says, "and come back later and tell me what you've figured out." He figures that's the last he'll see of her.

The blonde goes home and calls up one of her friends, who asks her if she got the job.

"Not only did I get the job," the blonde says, "but I've already been assigned to a murder case!...

I called the Drug information line the other day. I got a recorded message which said; if you want information about cannabis press the hash key.

A man goes for a walk in the park.

On his walk, he sees two men sat on a park bench and looking very down.

“What’s wrong?” He asked them.

One of the men looks up at the man and lets out a long sigh: “Take a seat and I’ll tell you.”

Curious, he sits down next to the two men.

“The paint’s wet,” the man says.

As I stepped out of the shower I said to my wife ''Its too hot to wear clothes today, what do you suppose the neighbours will think if I mowed the lawn like this??"

She said ''probably that I married you for your money”

1 Helper (9) 6 Busy insect (3) 8 Friendly Islands (5) 9 Vanquish (7) 10 Spring flower (7) 11 Replete (5) 12 Arm joints (6) 14 Declared (6) 18 Depicted (5) 20 Bind tight with clothes (7) 22 Synthetic (3-4) 23 Bundle of hay or straw (5) 24 Secret agent (3) 25 Very famous performer (9) Down 1 Recital (anag) (7) 2 Tendon (5) 3 Fork-tailed bird (7) 4 Receive willingly (6) 5 North African capital (5) 6 Small garden bird (4,3) 7 Made a mistake (5) 13 Flattery, cajoling talk (7)

15 Farm vehicle (7) 16 Sideboard with open shelves (7) 17 Slumbering (6) 18 The Three Musketeers author (5)

19 Approaches (5) 21 Uncertainty (5)

with model (6) 5 Old fuel may make you miserable (7) 6 Conscious of a town in Herts (5) 7 Require sound massage (5) 8 American taking a long time in customs (6) 14 Football team always getting 100 (7) 16 Criminal getting in under house (7)

17 Pilots remain at sea (6) 18 Good accommodation for newlyweds? (6) 19 Greek poet's pigeon?

(5) 20 Small crew for engine driver (5) 22 A girl in distress — something sought by knights (5)

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD Across 1 After bad scare finish climb again (8) 6 Request time off from job (3) 9 Stop in booth (5) 10 Drink pints, drink repeatedly (4,3) 11 They fly although they are powerless to do so (7) 12 A devil from France, I conclude (5) 13 Vocalist making some records in Germany (6) 15 Girl with land in South America first off (6) 19 Rush in with a stethoscope (5) 21 Soldier in uniform (7) 23 Eminent performer in some art form! (7) 24 Stone and silver devoured (5) 25 Sheep to drive home (3) 26 Little bird sitting comfortably (8) Down 2 Joy has broken toenail (7) 3 Crack only found outside civic centre (5) 4 Unmask former partner

SODUKU Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9, with no number repeated.

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BUILDING / CARPENTRY

ACCOUNTANTS / SOLICITORS

• • • •

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In Attendance are:

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Ph: 6362 1922

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SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITY FOR OVER 40 YEARS

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PUBLIC NOTICES MOLONG HISTORICAL SOCIETY

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING SATURDAY 13 AUGUST 2022 @ 2PM AT THE RSL CLUB GIDLEY STREET, MOLONG ALL WELCOME 0400425015 The Historical Society was very sorry to lose one of the Foundation members recently.

Des Sullivan passed away in Bathurst aged 91. Des, along with Norm Bloomfield and Molong Apex Club organized the initial meeting to form the Society in 1964, following the 100th Show.

Des was very active, holding many positions over the years.

He was a goldmine of Molong History information and his stories will be missed by all.

We pass our condolences to Nea and the extended family.

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

Yarn Market Association Ltd

UNITING CHURCH

Have you seen the two pictures hanging on each side of the cabinet? See photo (right) It is some four or so years since we have seen them - the last hanging space was on either side of our fireplace in the Cobb & Co Coach House Any information would be greatly appreciated Please contact Barbara on 0427219611

Sunday 7 August

Lost

Molong 11 am: Rev Ross Godfrey Heather Woodhouse 63668218

Funeral - Des Sullivan Friday 12 August 2022

BUY, BUILD or INVEST in Cabonne

2 YEAR DISCOUNTED HOME LOAN RATE

$1000 CASH BACK

Nea and her family warmly invite local and district residents to Des’ Graveside Service at the Molong Cemetery @ 11 am Followed by a Celebraton of Des’ life at the Freemasons Hotel after 12 noon If unable to attend the Graveside Service Nea and family warmly welcome residents to attend the ‘wake’ at the Freemasons Hotel

Yarn Market Association Ltd 50th Annual General Meeting

Celebrating our 50th year, we will be Holding our Annual General Meeting In the Cobb & Co Coach House on Thursday 18 August, commencing at 10.30 am With a cuppa and cake at conclusion Please join us

Cumnock Markets

at the Crossroads Park (next to Playground, main street)

SATURDAY 20 AUGUST 9 a.m. to 12 noon

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The Molong Express Shop 5, 1 Bank St (PO Box 38) Molong NSW 2866. Ph: (02) 6366 8017. Email: molongex@bigpond.net. au. Published each Thursday by Molong Publishing Pty Ltd. Paul Mullins (Prop.) Rozzi Smith (Editor).

Letters to the Editor are encouraged and must include the writers name and address and daytime phone number. Some letters may need to be edited for space or legal reasons.

Notice to Advertisers, Letter Writers & Readers. The publisher accepts no responsibility for any advertisement, notice or letter published . Any advertisement, notice or letter is published at the risk of the contributor who accepts liability for any intended publication. All such contributors, by forwarding advertisements, notices or letters, agree to indemnify the publisher and warrant that the material is accurate and is neither deceptive or misleading, in breach of copyright, defamatory or in breach of any other laws and regulations.

Responsibility for election comment is taken by Paul Mullins

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CHURCH NOTICES

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MOLONG COMMUNITY CHURCH We are back in our Building

Meeting Sunday mornings At the ‘REC’ Opp 1 Edward Street Time: From 10 am For more informationContact Deon 0498 659 703

Claim the date – 2022 Send your 2022 dates to molongexpress@bigpond.net.au

August

11 Molong Advancement Group 7pm RSL Club 12 GrowMolong Street Stall Friday 13 Cumnock from 8 amMarkets 16 Molong Hospital Auxiliary 4 pm

September

1 Molong Men’s Shed meets 5 Show Society General Meeting 7.00pm Molong Showground Home-made cakes, jams, chutneys, Honey, Plants & lots of local market treasures

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

8 Molong Advancement Group 7pm RSL Club 10 Cumnock Markets

13 Molong Probus 10am Bowling Club 18 Molong Annual Show QUICK CROSSWORD

Molong Golf

Molong Bowls Pennant Teams this weekend All games at Molong commencing 11 am.

Threes B. Brown B. Beatty, G. Seaton, C. Beatty, F.Miller, H. Foy. M. Lyons, K.Beatty, M. Wicks, M. Wright, L. Brown, C. Troth

Rugby League SPONSORS DAY & HOME GAME CANCELLED Sadly, due the recent heavy rain and subsequent flooding of Molong Recreation Ground, Cabonne Council has deemed the venue unplayable.

Our efforts to source the Cumnock ground was also ruled out by Cabonne Council, as being too wet.

Mother nature has not been kind to us this season, but obviously player and spectator safety is the number one priority to everyone.

Our sincere apologies to all our sponsors for the postponement of our Sponsor Appreciation Lunch, we were looking forward to thanking you in person for your generous contributions to our club. We will inform you of the new date for this as soon as a day has been confirmed.

As our Youth League and League Tag games are important heading into the finals, Canowindra

LANDMARK TABLELANDS LIVESTOCK

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Paul Glynn (Molong & surrounding districts) – 0428 168 638 CTLX CATTLE Tue 9 Aug It was a mixed yarding with odd lots of young cattle to suit the processors though the quality of the feeder steers was not to the standard of previous sales. There were a few pens of well finished grown steers and heifers and there were 190 cows yarded. Not all the usual buyers were operating though there was an extra feeder buyer present.

Young cattle to the trade were around firm with prime vealers selling to 536c/kg. Prime steer yearlings sold from 470c to 490c while the prime heifer yearlings sold to 510c/kg. Feeder steers were up to 12c cheaper while the feeder heifers were 30c dearer. Feeder steers sold from 430c to 535c while the feeder heifers sold from 390c to 531c/kg. Young cattle to the restockers were dearer with the young steers selling from 579c to 662c while the young restocker heifers sold to 578c/kg.

Grown steers and heifers were 15c dearer and more in places with the prime grown steers selling from 440c to 495c/kg. Prime grown

& Meat Raffle

NOW

5.45 pm

Euchareena Rd 0418 637 641

Sunday

We managed to play nine holes of golf at the Royal Molong golf course on Sunday before any sun showers appeared. Unfortunately there were only four players in attendance and a stableford event was played. Paul Glynn was the winner with the other three coming second all with the same number of points. We didn’t worry about who actually came graciously offered their top/upper field for these second on a countback. games to take place on Sunday, whilst they have Paul has just returned from a six their games on the main oval. Unfortunately, week tour of mostly Queensland both Molong and Eugowra First Grade decided where they played many a golf not to play their game. course and he said he lost only one Youth League - Molong 40 def Eugowra 8 golf ball out of all the courses they League Tag - Molong 16 def Eugowra 6 played. He loses more at Molong.

We would like to say a very big thank you to Andrew Pull and Canowindra Tigers for One of the young fellas around generously allowing us the use of your top field town had a couple of hours to spare on a day when you were already busy enough. before his afternoon shift at work You were very helpful and accommodating and so he decides to play a quick nine your hospitality was appreciated by our club. holes of golf at the Royal Molong Our Youth League & League Tag sides are in golf course. good positions to progress into the finals next As he’s about to tee off an older week! Stay tuned for more finals information. local gent approaches him and GO THE BULLS asks can he join him. Although the young fella thinks the older gent might slow him down he says yes.

To his surprise, the older gent

plays quickly. He doesn’t hit the ball all that far but he hits it straight and moves along without wasting time.

When they’re approaching the eighth green the young fella is a bit off course and facing a tough shot.

A huge tree is between his golf ball and the green. After several minutes pondering about how to play the shot, the older gent says “you know, when I was your age, I’d hit the ball right over that tree.”

Presented with the challenge, the young fella swings hard, connects with the ball, watches it fly into the branches, rattle around, and thud down, a foot from where he had hit it from.

“Of course,” says the older gent, “when I was your age, that tree was only three foot tall.”

An event to keep in mind is the Molong Open Golf Tournament on Sunday 28th August when we are hoping to attract a good number of competitors.

In the meantime, golf again on this Sunday, 8.30am for 9am where we are hoping for a few more participants. Everyone is welcome.

heifers sold from 439c to 499c/kg. Cows were 22c dearer with the 2 and 3 scores selling from 240c to 370c/kg. Prime heavy weight cows sold from 375c to 399c to average 387c/kg. The restockers paid 372c for a line of Angus and Angus cross cows in store condition. Heavy bulls were dearer selling to 353c/kg.

CTLX SHEEP 3 August It was only a fair quality yarding with a fair percentage of the lambs showing the effects of the winter. There was still a fair selection of heavy weight lambs though no extra heavy weights along with odd pens of trade weights and no Merino lambs yarded. Not all the regular buyers were operating with both trade and export processors absent.

Trade lambs were $21 to $26 dearer selling from $112 to $179 to average 715c/kg cwt.

Heavy weight lambs were $15 to $19 dearer with the lambs over 24kg selling from $162 to $195 to average between 650c and 670c/kg cwt. The restocker lambs were $13 dearer selling from $31 to $131 while the feeders paid $167 and $169/head for lambs in prime condition carrying weight. A pen of lightweight Merino lambs sold to the restockers for $68/head. Hoggets sold to $168/head.

Crossbred ewes made up the majority in a mixed yarding of mutton where light and medium weight sheep were up to $15 dearer and the heavy weight crossbreds were $4/head dearer. A couple of pens of well finished Merino ewes sold for $120 and $131 while crossbred ewes sold from $96 to $166/head to average between 465c and 525c/kg cwt. Two pens of Merino wethers sold for $75 and $115/head. Woolly Merino ewes sold to the restockers for $115/head.

Lydia was the Collies Player for their Monday night hockey game.

Backing up after two hard days of training Lyds is a very deserving recipient of the Collie (shown above with Lyds)

It’s your club!

Saturday Night

MOLONG BOWLING CLUB Saturday

Night Badge Draw

Fours B. Murray, R. Halep, P. Gosper, G. Russell J.Beatty, P. Mckenzie, I. Gosper, T. Lyons L. Neil, N. Blandford, J. Quinn, A. Bennett

Gerard

Happy hour prices 4.30 - 6pm

Now on Tap

Badge Draw

New Time: 5.45pm

Now $550

Meat tray raffles

WEDNESDAY SOCIAL BOWLS 2 pm every Week Everyone welcome MON: 4 pm close TUES: Closed WED: 1 pm to close THU: Closed

FRI: 4 pm to close SAT: 4 pm - close SUN: 4 pm - close (earlier open if scheduled bowls is on)

22-24 RIDDELL ST MOLONG

P: 6366 8105

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BISTRO

LUNCH : Wed 12 - 2 Sun 12 - 2.30 DINNER : Wed - Sat 5.30-8.30

Great specials and a menu to suit everyone.

BAR: Mon Tues 3.00 - 9.00 WED 11.30 - BISTRO Wed 12.30-2.00 9.00 THU 12.00 - 10.00 FRI 12.00 - 11.00 & 5.30-8.30 Thu, Fri, Sat 5.30-8.30 SUN 12-2.30 SAT 11.00 - 10.00 SUN 11.00 - 8.00

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AUCTION

57 Pilcher Road, Spring Terrace - Highly Productive, Idyllic Lifestyle “Eagle Farm” 172hectares* (425acres*) of idyllic lifestyle land, 20km* from Orange with sealed road access, a building entitlement and sites boasting views across Mt Canobolas. 12 paddocks, rich fertile, alluvial, open country with shade & shelter. Exceptional pasture. Excellent water with 8 dams, reliable rainfall, frontage to Flyers Creek & a bore site. Wooden & steel cattle yards with crush and loading ramp.

Open

Auction

By Appointment

Friday 23rd September, 10.30am The Auction Centre Bathurst

Agents

Kurt Adams 0428 747 050 Peter Crampton 0409 132 269

AUCTION

760 Tallwood Road, Forest Reefs - Productivity & Lifestyle

“Wilkens Estate” 60.06 hectares* (148acres*) just 10minutes* to Millthorpe, an ideal location known for its relaxed lifestyle, high rainfall & productive soils. 3 bedroom, 1 bath cottage w/ a wood fire & reverse A/C + building entitlement. Shed with workshop, hay shed, steel cattle yards with crush & loading ramp, utility shed with laundry. 6 paddocks with water supply, 2 equipped bores. 5x2 bedroom, fully equipped cabins.

Auction

Friday 9th September, 10.30am The Auction Centre Bathurst

Open

By Appointment

Ray White Emms Mooney

Agents

Kurt Adams 0428 747 050 Bed Redfern 0457 770 062

34 Bank Street Molong NSW raywhiteemc.com 02 6366 9606 16

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