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WEEK Christmas 2022 - Peace & Goodwill

The people of Molong are heading towards Christmas 2022 with a new sense of peace and goodwill - and a renewed sense of pride and belief in their town and community that has noticeably emerged from the November flood.

This coming festive season is arriving as this wonderful town and community rebuilds to a new future.

One that nature has signalled will require significant 'change' and new ideas for the lower reaches of town. Where early Molong's settlement needs and future growth was dedicated to the coming of the railways and in turn, quick access to water - the Molong Creek.

Clever communities like Molong have been built on both progress and when disaster strikes - the new opportunities.

The need for 'change' is right in front of us as a community. Access to technology of all kinds has never been greater. Inadequate and antiquated infrastructure

remains throughout the town - under the ground and above. There is much that has to be done. Can be done. Must be done.

The foundations of Molong's Bank Street buildings have been suffering for decades. Shaky to the bone, cracks appearing and staying. Largely ignored.

Floorplans that no longer suit today's retailers and business owners.

As this generation of caretakers of the Molong story - it is up to us - each one of us - to make sure that we handover a town of charm, history, memories, peace and goodwill to the happy smiling faces of our children like those on this page.

Smiling faces and hope that the current generation will now focus on changing weather patterns and head to town and neighbourhood planning boards, and with technological advancements available to each one of us - work together to not only find the solutions to the problems of today - but to be prepared for tomorrw.

Let's welcome 2023 as the year of new opportunities.

"We love Christmas Trees, pretty lights, singing Christmas Carols, Santa ... and the story about baby Jesus.

Santa visits the Express

“Santa’s been” said a delighted Paul Mullins when walking past the Molong Express office. Rozzi was equally as happy to see that Molong’s Santa (aka Hopper) had placed his magic to brighten Molong’s Christmas (and ours). A massive thank you to Hopper and Lynn. Love you!

What a wonderful surprise! After the flood - the amazing people of Molong and District - and visitors - sent Paul and I away and took over the cleaning out of our former Express office/ bookshop/plant shop - and nearby home.

Kate Strahorn and local families placed a decorated christmas tree and decorations in our front window. Wandering downtown on Sunday to join in the fun of the latest celebrations Harriet and Dakota rushed out of their ‘Sippin Nutrition’ shop next door selling delicious teas from their flood damaged shop. “Take a look at your windows” said Harriet. WOW! Santa has already to brightenChristmas 2022.

Later on we wandered up to the ‘Top Pub’ where we thought our Santa might be. Yep! There he was - good friend Hopper and his

delightful partner, Lynn. The pair own MidWest signs in Orange (they live in Molong) and their work is sensational. Thank you to Hopper and Lynn and their team for brightening up the Express window - and the Freemasons Hotel windows - you have made our Christmas and local residents and visitors to Molong very happy to see the clever Santa collection on our windows.

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Donato does DIY

State Member for Orange Philip Donato MP today, Monday 12th December 2022, announced his resignation from the NSW Shooters Fishers and Farmers Party.

Donato, the firstever Shooters Fishers & Farmers Party candidate to be elected into any lower house seat in Australia, drew a line in the sand with party leader Robert Borsak, following Mr Borsak’s unrepentant misogynistic comments aimed at former party colleague Helen Dalton MP. “Today I’m announcing my resignation from the Shooters Fishers and Farmers Party, and will continue to represent the good people of the Orange electorate as a true independent – allegiant to our country communities,” Mr Donato said.

Mr Donato was first elected under the Shooters’ flag in the 2016 state by-election with a margin of just 55 votes. Working tremendously hard, Donato’s robust political style was extremely effective in motivating the Government to deliver close to half a billion dollars in relief to the drought-stricken communities across the entire state. His unique brand of politicking, which harnessed prosecutorial skills from his former police profession, in holding government to account, resulted in Donato converting a 55 vote win in 2016 to a nearly 15,000 vote win at the 2019 election.

Donato’s representation appealed more broadly and likely contributed to the successful election of SFF colleagues Roy Butler and Helen Dalton at the 2019 State election.

In March this year Mrs Dalton resigned from the Shooters Party to go as an independent MP just three years into her first term, for reasons which are believed include the way she was treated by the leader of the Shooters Party.

Shooters Party leader Robert Borsak made headlines in September when he made an unsavoury, misogynistic and physically threatening comment in parliament regarding former SFF colleague and Member for Murray Helen Dalton, saying “he (LC presiding President) should have got up and clocked her (Mrs Dalton).” The issue percolated among his colleagues long after the ink had dried on the newspaper reports, resulting in Mr Donato and his colleague Roy Butler laying down an ultimatum to the almost 70-year-old party leader, to step down or they would go independent.

“For 22 years as a police officer I stood up to protect women from threats of violence, intimidation and mistreatment,” Mr Donato said.

“I’m a man of integrity; I will never compromise my principles.

I’ll always call out wrong-doing, and stand up for what is right – no matter who it involves.

“Mr Borsak was completely unrepentant about his statement, and when he failed to adequately

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Nathan welcomes travellers address the issue, Roy Butler and I laid down the ultimatum – step down from his position or we leave the party to go as independent MPs. “Mr Borsak refused to step down, so the issue rested with the outcome of the party’s AGM, held at Singleton last Saturday.

“The party chose to circle its wagons around the leader, and when I raised the issue with Mr Borsak’s hand-picked executive team at the AGM, I asked them regarding Mr Borsak’s threatening comment in parliament – do you find Mr Borsak’s comment acceptable behaviour? Following a lengthy pause, a committee member replied that the issue had not been discussed amongst the committee and therefore they had no comment about it.

“The party executive did not address the issue with Mr Borsak, nor did Mr Borsak provide any excuse or apology for his remarks, which, I believe, have brought the party into disrepute; It’s clear that not all Shooters are of the same calibre.

“The Shooters Fishers and Farmers Party response to this serious issue was grossly inadequate, and failed to hold Mr Borsak accountable for his inexcusable comments towards a woman and fellow MP, rendering my continued association with a party which promotes prehistoric behaviour completely untenable.

“I will continue to vigorously advocate for the communities of the Orange electorate, always representing them and their best interests. Being independent of a political party now provides me increased political agility and uninhibited negotiating power.

“I will now recontest the 2023 State election as a true independent candidate for the seat of Orange.

“I’ll continue to stand for rural and regional NSW, farmers, fishers and law-abiding firearms owners – just as I’ve always done,” Mr Donato said.

MOLONG EXPRESS, Thursday 15 December 2022

Molong’s Nathan Lee (far Left) was happy to welcome the ‘Travelling Gold Class Fun Over 50’s’ tour bus to town when they parked in Bank Street as street stalls were being set up for the Molong Christmas Shopping Night Street Party. The happy travellers were enjoying a fun filled tour from their homes in Brisbane and other parts of Queensland. The bus pulled into Bank Street on the way from Dubbo (toured the Zoo etc) to Cowra (Japanese Gardens) before heading up the highway to be back home by Christmas.

Stallholders welcomed the lovely travellers who after finding out what had happened in Molong (floods) and the reason for the special

Wildflower Cafe Molong, featured two talented artists last Saturday for locals to take time out, catch up with friends over some good tunes and food at the Cafe.

Live & Kicking, a program of Arts OutWest bought Central West singers Josie Laver & Chloe Swannell to town.

night ... bought gifts to take home and raffle tickets to help fundraising efforts.

“Where can we get an ice-cream?” the travellersasked. with most looking for an icecream. Well, we did have Molong Gelato at one time - today Lime & Stone have delicious icecreams - cold drinks at the pub. Some of the ladies wandered into IGA to purchase packs of ice-creams to share. “We’ll be back in January for the Elvis Festival” said the tour guide. “Can you call in again at Molong please?” “Sure can ... see you then”. “Hey, can you pick us up in Molong and take us touring through Queensland?” “Sure can!” Our bags are packed!

Council establishes flood Recovery Committee

Earlier this week Cabonne Council General Manager, Brad Byrnes, advised the Express that a package is being prepared to give communities a better understanding of the varying impacts and also what Council has done or is doing to manage and hopefully mitigate going forwards.

In the meantime Cabonne Council, at its meeting on Tuesday established a Local Recovery Committee (LRC) for Cabonne [and a specific Committe for Eugowra's special needs].

The Committee has been established under the framework provided by the State Government (specifically Resilience NSW ) to demonstrate commitment as a Community and Council working together to gain best outcomes. Mr Byrnes said that it was important to understand how Council is expected to approach the situation by the State. This is important as the gaining of Federal or State Government funding for flood mitigation projects or initiatives will easier, if not only, come via this route.

From the paper presented to Council on Tuesday: "Council will establish a Local Recovery Committee (LRC) [and a specific Committe for Eugowra] which is the strategic decision-making body for local recovery. It provides visible leadership and plays a key role in restoring confidence to the community by assessing the consequences of the emergency and coordination activities to rebuild, restore and rehabilitate the social, built economic and nature environments of the affected.

The LRC will include local representatives from participating agencies (government and non-government) as well as representatives

of affected communities. This committee is established to represent the Cabonne community, guide decisions about local priorities, resource allocation and management.

Council will be seeking a nominated representative from the communities of Molong, Cudal and Canowindra Whilst there was significant impacts to other parts of the shire including communities, farmers and other business members, at this point the formalised structure provided in the framework still enables stakeholder input from other affected areas other than those specifically represented.

Council will of course work with the entire community of Cabonne to both minimize, where possible, the ongoing impacts of the disaster and to work with other stakeholders to increase the resilience of our communities in future The Resilience NSW guidelines provides a flexible structure for the establishment of an LRC. There is an ability to have the committee chaired by a Recovery Coordinator provided

by Resilience NSW, however it is considered optimum as a council lead response to have the Mayor, or delegate, chair the Cabonne LRC in the structure proposed. In addition to the community representatives, council is making representation to key services to provide local representation on the committee such as Transport for NSW, Western NSW Local Health District, Department of Education, Local Lands Services, Regional Development NSW." It is understood that the first meeting of the committee will be on 15 (today).

More to come next week.

Local mums raise money to restore sporting facilities

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We could not have put it any better than the ABC News reported: "Kate Strahorn, Emily Eckhard, Kate Greenwood, Helen Whittle and Cass Sullivan were cleaning mud and debris from the local pool when they decided to start their Rebuild Molong campaign.

Taking to social media and creating a GoFundMe page, the women have used their individual skills to bring the town's effort to the attention of Australians.

Ms Strahorn said raising money for local sports was a way to bring some joy back to the community.

"We felt if we could restore some of our sporting facilities it would bring some normality back to life for everyone who has been affected," she said.

"It's about giving kids something to look forward to and families something to look forward to, to come back and see their kids playing sport again," Ms Strahorn said.

Ms Strahorn said getting sport back up and running was also about supporting the mental

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health of the young people in the community.

"We don't have beaches or oceans for our kids to go swim in," she said.

"So when you lose your town pool or you lose your facilities down at the recreational field or sport is cancelled, we've really got to find somewhere for our kids to congregate again."

Ms Strahorn said the community response in and around Molong since the flood had been phenomenal.

The group's goal was to raise $100,000, however the GoFundMe, combined with auctions on Friday, has raised $237,750.

Ms Strahorn said at this stage, the group was focused on the fundraising itself, but she and the other women were looking forward to being able to distribute the funds and get local kids back to sport.

"As soon as we've got a clear picture that we can move forward, we will say sport is back on," she said."

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FEDERAL MEMBER FOR CALARE RUNS ON THE BOARD FOR CABONNE √ $2 billion for Great Western highway upgrade √ $40 million for Mitchell Highway upgrades between Orange and Molong √ $2.1 million for streetscape improvements in Molong and Canowindra √ $15 million for a new Molong Multipurpose Service √ $492,410 for construction of the Eugowra Community Centre √ 24 hour rescue helicopter √ $408,000 for childcare/early learning services in Molong √ $700,000 for Bangaroo Bridge Replacement √ $117,396 for resurfacing and new lighting at the East Molong Tennis Club √ $60,000 for the Molong water tank artwork √ $390,210 for new lighting and nets at Molong Rec Ground √ $308,175 for an education and info centre at the Australian National Field Days site at Borenore √ $2.5 million for an ambulance station in Molong √ $2.59 million for new overtaking lanes on the Cargo Road √ $185,764 for a new amenities block and support for the Molong Showground and Society √ 44 mobile phone towers and base stations for Calare

ACTION NOT WORDS NEEDED ON BACK HOME GRANTS It’s hard to believe that after all the press conferences, helicopter arrivals, street walks and concern at the scenes of devastation across the Cabonne Shire, our communities are still waiting for these $20,000 Back Home grants to be delivered.

They could make a real difference to our residents rebuilding their lives and homes, yet almost a month after this tragedy, there is nothing but buck passing and finger pointing between the state and federal governments.

Either one of them could deliver these grants and it would be a drop in the bucket to their budgets.

Is it any wonder that people get cynical?

I’ve written to the Premier and Prime Minister and asked them to get this moving.

HOW CAN YOU HELP? Molong donations www.gofundme.com/f/help-rebuild-molong Eugowra donations https://fundraise.givit.org.au/fundraisers/EPPA/eugowra-flood-appeal Canowindra donations https://chuffed.org/project/canowindra-flood-assistance Cudal donations https://fundraise.givit.org.au/fundraisers/Cudalbowlingclub/cudalcommunity-flood-fundraising-appeal Follow my Facebook page for the most up-to-date assistance

It’s utterly unacceptable and our communities deserve better.

CONGRATULATIONS HSC STUDENTS! After 13 years of schooling - that’s about 2,500 days behind a school desk! – the Class of 2022 have received their ATAR scores.

A lot of fingernails were no doubt nibbled down as year 12 students logged in on Thursday morning to see their HSC results – it’s a nerve-wracking moment, to be sure!

Since I was at school, blackboards have become smartboards and notepads have been swapped for laptops, but there’s one thing that hasn’t changed, and never will.

It’s the knowledge that, no matter the number achieved on your HSC, what counts more is the courage you have to pursue your dreams, and the hard work you’re willing to put into achieving them.

Your score is not the be-all and end-all, and there are plenty of paths available to get to where you want to go.

During some of their most important schooling years, the Class of 2022 battled lockdowns and persevered through many many months of online learning. They should be so proud of their efforts and achievements as they enter this new chapter of their lives!

Congratulations, Class of 2022! Remember, it ain’t what you do, it’s the way that you do it.

For graduates thinking of continuing studies away from home, I am pleased to advise there are a number of scholarships and payments that can help our country students reach for the stars!

• If relocating more than 90 minutes from home to study a Cert IV (or higher) at TAFE, or to attend University, make sure to apply for the Tertiary Access Payment (TAP) of $3,000 or $5,000. Students may also be eligible for a Relocation Scholarship that can support them throughout their studies. www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/tertiary-access-payment www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/relocation-scholarship • Applications are now open for our Rural and Regional Enterprise Scholarships Scheme. It offers up to $18,000 for a four-year degree. www.qtac.edu.au/rres-program • I also recommend contacting the Country Education Foundation to access other opportunities.

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YOU SHOULD BE SO PROUD! I was honoured to attend the Molong Central School Presentation Ceremony evening, and present awards including the Respect and Responsibility awards, one of which went to Archie Chrystall (who is a foot taller every time I see him!) Congratulations to all the graduates and very deserving award winners.

Parents and grandparents joined the students for the end of

year celebration on a beautiful summer's evening.

It was great to also meet and congratulate the newly elected 2023 school leaders - 2023 captains Mia Fitzsimmons and Will Thomas. Best of luck to these outstanding young leaders as they take over the reins!

After a disrupted couple of years it was wonderful to see the school come together to recognise their achievements!

Archie Chrystall (recipient of the K-Yr6 Respct and Responsibility award) with Andrew

Andrew and the incoming school captains, Mia Fitzsimmons and Will Thomas

RAIL BRIDGE UPDATE The cleanup and rebuilding in Molong continues. When I was in Molong recently I stopped by the bowling club and saw the full extent of the damage to this wonderful community facility.

With three storm and flood events this year we can't expect residents and businesses to keep going through this. It's too much.

The NSW Governments needs to urgently fix the rail bridge over the creek (plus the road bridge) and modify them to get the water flowing and stop them backing up in big rain. We can’t stop major storms but we can minimise the impacts.

Enough is enough. We can't keep doing this.

Fixing the rail bridge will greatly lessesn the impacts of storms/ flooding.

I’ve raised this directly with the Premier requesting urgent action be taken, to prevent this happening again!

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Another “party” to cheer us up - thanks to our Motorcycle rider friends

Molong has long been a favourite drop-in spot for motorcyclists. Remember the “Meet U in Molong” events years ago that brought bought riders to town from all over the State. And then there are our plentiful local riders.

Well last Sunday they returned, along with many other locals and visitors, to put on a Car, Truck and Bike display at the Molong Railway Station and the Freemasons Hotel.

Organised (if that’s the word) by Shane “Guru” Harvey, fellow Fishing Club mates and many others a wonderful morning was had at the Paris end of Bank Street in a party atmoshere.

(R) Dave Stojanov, mine host at the Freemasons, didn’t let his washed out kitchen get in the way of him preparing fish and chips for the hundreds of visitors who turned up.

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Christmas Fun - Lunches, wreath making ... local gatherings, people being together (R) Pauline and Lynda of Summerhouse (Gidley Street next to Wildflower Cafe) held a fun-filled day for Christmas Wreath making.

Participants (photographed right) travelled from Forbes, Bathurst, Orange, Cumnock to join local creatives.

Thank you to the lovely Pauline and Lynda for holding such a lovely event - for the delicious lunch and showing us 'how to'.

Keep an eye out in 2023 ... Summerhouse will be holding a chalk painting workshop. Pauline is an expert in the wonderful style. Get your chair ready to do a makeover!

The Molong RSL Sub-Branch held a Christmas luncheon and gathering of members and their families at the club's Bistro last Sunday.

Ben's delicious roast beef and baked vegies dish was well received ... and loved.

The Express enjoyed seeing this lovely group of people again - there was Betty Watcham, Faye Clark, Normie and Norma Carpenter, Michael & Kathryn Frew, Cark and family, Mary and Mick Mulhall, David and Irene Bloomfield, Tony, guests and new family in town, Kate and her returned services man (wearing a fabulous guns and roses shirt).

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Silk

the

a

years,

she

trusted

together

the introduce for

and not Council. welcome to

expressed would

the continue

all

the

hope to

give

service.

lie\ was said not sq in years, but young in. ex young in perience an alderman's job.

I 'If can't do for the anything good of Molong, then I'll get out,'

he

'There

,

is

no

need

for

bitterness,

the aldermen hope all will co operate with each Aid. Silk other,' concluded.

IN LEARN FIRST SIX MONTHS C. Barter Aid. said the main he expected thing to do in the first I

six

months to learn.

of

his

term

of

office

He

£60.

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for

calls

on

day.

move

to

Christmas

given

ployees.

it

off

of

AND

a

of

in

interest

the

-iF-*:-e

rural

jinxious

next

to

to 12

work

and

fruition.

Monday, ing

was then

tions

after

the

A

meeting

V. to

at its Cumnock

Council, in

of the approved application: Cantrill,

and

Black

addi

Mr,

H.

to

Coun

approved.

*

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will

in

pleasure

be 72 Horses

competing

OUT

THIS

?

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?

?

Christmas

Holiday Arrangements

From

tomorrow,

cember will

the

at

cember

5.25

18

29.

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p.m.

the

to

leaves,

previous

SYDNEY

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at

from

a.m.,

Sunday,

De

December

Sydney

at

p.m.; a,nd

on'

28,

8.30

night.

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Sunday,

this

train

December will

^

Plenty

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*

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next

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sure

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1,

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.

cream

of

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be

spending

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the

good

will

in

C.W-.A

the

hoped

is

attendance

meeting

the

be

for

and

Molong

It

After

a

Mr.

held

tonight.

Mr.

joined as

made

the

and to

party

night.

TOWN HALL WILL BE CLOSED FOR HOLIDAYS Hall

December

will

be 25

last to

that

to

night

ef

fect from the Town Mr. E. Clerk, H: Scott. also Mi:.

Scott recomended to Coun cil the next that ordinary meeting of the Council be held on Tuesday niglit December next, instead of 23, Decem ber

to

30,

deal 'with the recommendation

estimates. was

also

AMAROO SHIRE'S OFFER TO CO-OPERATE Education

Champions, Kittalurgy, Time, Gold Lorchatall,

Celebrations

Amaroo Shire Council has its fered full in co-operation organisation of celebrations the

!

Town

from

January 1 to the public.

Council Molong Municipal adopted a recommendation

competing.

A PICNIC DAY! .

has

'Express'

meeting. arrangements rooms decorated

adopted.

THERE WILL BE A LARGE GATHERING OF COUNTRY VISITORS LET'S SEE YOU THERE .

the

of

son

Bloomfield,

will

home duties for

Bloomfield,

this

etc.

IT

,

Syd

in-

returned

meeting

at dis

his

Saturday,

will

of

home

commenced

the

,

That

a.m.

Molong has had the

the

annual

Molong

*

bloodstock

in

come

MAKE

1

Tracy

the

Satur

on

is Burgess her parents, of Burgess,

Set Younger C.W.A. Rooqis

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.

from

Miss Dulcie holidays with Mrs. Harold

closed

'

Refreshments.

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of

re

trains: SYDNEY:

Excellent

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Betting

*

trains

yesterday timetable

following

additional

Molong.

TO

station

the

FROM

the

on

Moipng

leased

Thursday, passenger Western

extra

18,

operate

Strong

Mr.

/

OUR RACECOURSE *

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of

there

with

is

time

some

journalist.

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on

Young.

..

at

EXTRA TRAINS FROM TOMORROW

Mrs.

morrow

SATURDAY, DECEMBER20

OUT

Orange

Aiicoclc

Norman

Street.

left

had been L. Betts,

Burgess arrived having received, the Army,

staff

final the

announcing

for

at Mallick's on Christmas period.

for

who Mrs.

and

Goffie

ivy

that

,

Has

AND

Young, left

Friday.

Mr.

daughter. at

holidays Street

Creek,

iviiss

cadet

&

*

on

and

Cumnock,

Riddell

from charge After spending Miss ney, Phyllis

the

cottage.

annual

in

weekend,

on

follow

The Building Inspector, recommended Prciulergast, cil that the be application

em

De

the

liis

Mr.

of

.

snr.

Allan

day.

Mr.

?

Shire

building

Mrs.

a

Mr.

it

see

family Neville,

and

Wellington Street, spend holidays

to

ex

Boomey.

They Orange Sydney and

at

of

guest Norah

plan

the

on

months

MOLONG JOCKEY CLUB

Aid.

his

J

scheme.

the

on

is

Nettleton

Reg

Saturday Spending

re

the

car

of

Starr,

college

Mrs.

main

the

E.

Frances,

Bore his

by

of

Mrs.

respectively.

many

R.

Sydney

for

Jack

attend

sum.

THE

whole.

BATHS

by

Cr.

of leave

to

and

elec

all

STAFF:

HEALTH,

cover

contested

keen

?

the

the to

he

rural

larger his

speaking said president,

why

cember

last

was

that

of a

to

supported

Amaroo

work

of

it

and

moved

liim

COUNCIL APPROVES OF BUILDING APPLICATION

the

some

felt

suggestion,

his

was

shopping.

aldermen

be

off

do

matter

warranted

as

reason

last

by

officers

chance

the

an

to increase increased es time,

em

decided

hours

the

election

Tuesdaiy

suggested Tilbrook,

few

a

a

Other

formally

A.

j.

give

minute

Council

were

president's

for

figure in this.

moved an

McCarron,

Cr.

«ome

next

of

de

allow

the

will

Barrett, Sydney, home on to pected Saturday spend his three weeks with father, holiday Mr. Bank of Street.

F. Barrett, the school with vacation Spending at his is Kevin parents Copper Hill Stanislaus' a student at St. Philpott, Bathurst.

College, home for Also the vacation are Janet Misses who and Gwen Starr, with are Mr staying their parents^

the

was

him

Brown

plans Friday.

Mr.

de

Alma

and

Molong, Noonan,

will

(North

afternoon

next, Wassell, daughter of Mrs. E. Wassell, be to married Mr. Lloyd Wassell Mrs. Sydney..

Miss

Mr,

of

interest

local

Narramburn

Saturday

on

when

re

of at

place

Sydney)

amend

year's

F.

take

3.

for

that

there

it

electricity He was

was

was

Aid.

said

Council

good

it

with and voted

for

elected

favor

the

liam.

TO

later

last surmortfid

said

being engagements.

This was

?

have

A. in

pecially

nejvs

that

noon

Municipal off,

w6uld

four

MOLONG: MOLONG EXPRESS, ThursdayDecember 15 December 2022 24 and 22, 31, 9.33

was

12

amendment

votes

moved at

R.

are

hour

late

be

Seale

Cr

5

the.

on

to

1

said.

and

10

B.

The

Mayor,

went

to

will

night.

Wilson Aid. (vice-chairman).

Grace and Connelly.

ELECTRICITY:' Black Aid (vice Barter and Silk. chairman), GAS: Cole Aid, (vice-chairman) Parker and Barter, Grace, and SALE WORKS, BUILDING YARDS: Aid, Black (vice-chairman), Cole, Grace and Silk.

new

that

and

?

afternoon

for

M«yor

as

(vice-chairman),

PARKS:

a

hope

we

Molong.'

Council

The

WATER,

—

would like to en Connelly: Aid. Wilson's and remarks, like to welcome all the aldermen to the Council.

'I am commencing my third term! in one year,' Aid. said.

Connelly to

Cole.

an

PAST been

Molong ployees

Cole, 3. chair

chairman

is

I-IALL

'

be

?

noon

votes

remain

elected

An at £40. raised to £60 to votes three.

five

Windus

Cr, £,40

on

HAVE HALF-DAY OFF ON TUESDAY

:

TOWN

argu not

five

Mayor

(the

Parker

Deputy

will

published Closing

it

by

tricity,

be

afternoon. advertisements

items

was:

the

that

ance

(Decem

issue

will

Tuesday for

earlier

H.

allowance

fixed

was

feated

Aid. Connelly. at the elected meeting

from

FINANCE:

bitterness,'

said.

I

Aid. dorse would

here

has

of

have

by

day

a

Wednesday's paper

'Express'

the

press

24).

The

re

ballot

Aid.

Mayor.

of

position Black

committees)

will

we

the

vacated

new

ballot

a

were

prob

All

THE

there

past, amount

Aid.

hope

Molong

's

a

that to

the

was

president. presidential

The

year ment

contributors

for and

by

Balcomb

puty

Some

COUNCIL EMPLOYEES

received of

votes;

then

Committees

re

concluded. and

left

in

6

Cole

Aid.

to

the

all

way. inside

a'

ments

'III. certain

I

The

he

cooperate

overcome

Tilbrook Wilson:

B.

and

for

Tilbrook,

result

go

next ber

MAYOR

were

the

and

Aid. Aid.

face

to

who

get

we

the

OF

nominations

Mayor,

got-d

a

welcome have been

like

aldermen

other

to

they problems,'

future

Two

Bar '

will

said.

ELECTION

fix

Grace,

shown

sure

the

tn

will

of pository public complaints.' full the aldermen to make urged of the would which use Council staff, be at too to assist any only pleased time.

On the motion of Aid. Tilbrook and the allowance was Mayoral Wilson, as last at £40 the fixed same year's.

al

said.

become

and

reminded

new

Don't

Cr:

arrisen.

meeting.

at

McCarron

was

ballot

a

Cr.

Advertisers

He

ex

likp.

the

to will

of

full

offered

staff,

firms.

has

sult

ap well

as

business this

on

this

!

a

the

of

possible.

as

well

Cole

newcomers,...

as

electors and I

unique

would

to

Silk

the

Aid,

'

'

'I

welcome

a

and

Council.

the

Molong,

say,

very

in

that

out

nominations

Cvs.

McCarron

Cr.

wedding

A

carried

Balcomb.

J.

Stores,

WE GO TO PRESS NEXT TUESDAY

saia.

honored

was

Council.

'You inun be probably with dated. personal applications letters and personal ap by phone, he said.

'I would sug proach,' avoid them as far you gest that

well.'

has

Tilbrook:

behalf

cooperation

engage

worked

the

Parker of being

B.

coming that you

the

sure

Robards

was

'Aid. perience Aid.

feel

the

The

TO I to

plenty, in

attention

your year,

team

again; and

Connelly

aldermen

be

G.

Aid, Council

ATTEND

TO

its

the

of

see

and

new

for

on

the

Tilbrook hands.'

I

Aid. to the Council

such

see

the

and

Barter

he

have

to

part

a

'I

off

experience have to do all aldermen.

to gratifying young people

back 'old

tend ter

new

pleasing

Aid.

also

the

quite

are

Aid.

the opportunity progressive policy future of Molong. is a think Molong good town, aldermen will all work hope he said. future progress,' welcome a R. Black extended new and hoped the aldermen, a would work as together for the benefit. town's Town Mr. E, H. Scott, Clerk,

play

for

some

will

affairs

help

to

can

alder

strengthening

a

had

have

all

for

(Western

of

pre for

months.

two

were

those

.

..

Cano

of

re-elected Shire Council

Avas

monthly

There

.

Council

McCarron,

been

election

Monday's

Monday,

on

establishment

other

to

The

-

post,'

27.

re-open

their

doubt

four.

proud

and

Cole.

welcome

to

to

in for, myself ting Grace said J. Aid,

an

former

to

Council. and

this

young

,

like

N.

changes

avfew

in

B. A. said:

the

by

H. Connelly

Aid.

votes

under

lasted

opened

was

Mayor,

we

which

meeting,

defeated five

December

announce

to

De-

December

Friday,

29.

Molong,

Municipal

as

Aid.

Day,

December

Council.

hour,

?Boxing

Saturday, will Shops

three

to

be

Day,

25.

windra, of Boree sident 12 the ensuing has

holi

Christmas

following days: Thursday,

the

on

Charles

Cr.

will

houses

the

Christmas

of

Mayor

business over

days

OR

Tilbrook

Boree Shire

HOLIDAY

ARRANGEMENTS

ALD. R. BUCK BEAT ALD. H. CONNELLY FOR DEP. MAYOR

Town Talk

McCARRON PRESIDENT

CR. C.

RE-ELECTED

centenary

tion A

in

letter

Monday's The

to

inas

from

Mr.

cation, said

New

E.

educa public Wales. the Minister for Edu J. Heffron before was of

0f

the

Clerk, Mr. it thought would do something only after school holidays. he

for

South

meeting

Shire

of the

Council R. Pilous, be possible the Christ

.

Reg is back, OK, with some of his flood jokes.

remember him proclaiming that 'by hell or high water, I am going to mow that lawn!'"

My wife and I had a huge argument because our kitchen was flooded.

But we've sorted it now. It's all water under the fridge.

What does the Pope say when the creek starts to flash flood?

God, dam it.

A flood sweeps through the town.

Everybody runs except for a priest who continues to pray in the church.

A man with a car sees him and tells him to hop on. The priest replies "no thanks,God will save me."

Time passes and the priest is knee deep in water. A guy in a boat sees him and also tells him to hop on.But the priest again declined and said that God will save him.

Time passes again and the whole church gets filled with water. So the priest climbs on the roof. Once on the roof a helicopter aproaches him.The pilot gives him a ladder and tells him to climb in the helicopter.But just like before the priest declines and says that God will save him.

Time passes again the water reaches the roof and the preist drowns. After he dies the priest reaches heaven and asks God why didn't he save him.

God replies:"Oh so the car, the boat and the helicopter weren't enough for you?"

The neighborhood was flooded... ...so much to the point that the rooftops were the only dry place. Vince and Frank were seated on one roof, waiting for rescue, when suddenly, out of one of the houses, they observe a floating hat.

It drifts over to a shed nearby and then drifts back to the front of the house.

Bubbles started bursting near the hat, and then it then moved in a circular pattern where the circles got smaller and smaller (like a spiral) until it hit the center of what would be the lawn in front of the house.

The bubbles stopped and the hat then drifted on back to the shed. The hat then disappeared back into the house.

Vince turns to Frank and says, "What do you think that was about?".

Frank answers, "Oh that's just Robert. I remember talking to him yesterday and I

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REG’S BENCH

A painter is employed to whitewash the local convent. But he makes the mistake of thinning the paint down too much, so that it all washes away the first time it rains.

The Minister rings the painter to complain. "What do you want me to do about it?" says the painter.

"Repaint," says the minister, "And thin no more."

A man is driving the night of the flood.

And then the car suddenly stop working.

The man starts to get nervous, and then he sees something getting out of the woods in the roadside.

Then he hears a knock in the window.

There is a dog, a german shepherd.

"Open the hood", says the dog. The man freezes and do nothing.

"Open the hood", repeats the dog. The man opens it.

The dog starts to work on the engine, and then says "start the car". The man tries but nothing happens.

The dog works on the engine again, and then asks the man to start the car, which turns on right away.

The dog just got out and entered the woods on the roadside.

Baffled, the man starts driving and stops on a gas station a few miles away, and says to the gas station attendant: "Man, you're not going to believe me, but I have to say it to you".

"I was driving and my car stopped working, and a giant german shepherd came and fixed my car".

The attendant makes a very scary face and says: "Man, you have no idea how lucky you are."

"Why?", says the man.

"That dog is a tire repairman, not a car mechanic."

Across 7 Star-gazers (11) 8 Finally (2,4) 9 Shrink in horror (6) 10 Rouse (6) 12 Set aflame (6) 13 Vase (3) 14 Comfortable (2,4) 16 Ten years (6) 18 Removal of abuses (6) 20 Select (6) 22 Campanologists (4-7) Down 1 Shed, throw off (4) 2 Assault (6) 3 Carry on (8) 4 Needy (4) 5 Warning light (6) 6 Helped (8) 11 Yorkshire racecourse (8) 12 Unseemly (8) 15 Handsome Greek god (6) 17 Nearer (6) 19 German currency (4) 21 Neither good nor bad

(2-2)

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD Across 1 Fish I put in position (6) 4 They hold a hundred lights (6) 8 Vessel seen in Victoria or Tasmania (5) 9 This flower may be a big one (7) 10 Stretchy material that may come from Castile (7) 11 Turner is delayed outside hospital (5) 12 Towers may be recreated in book (3,6) 17 Fuss with the navy on deck (5) 19 A decent revolutionary made law (7) 21 Providing accommodation abroad - at full speed (4,3) 22 Country, say (5) 23 Don't go along with errant sister (6) 24 Rook in Englishman's home? (6) Down 1 Second thoughts about former dishes (6) 2 Bet and Sara may be side by side (7) 3 Get along without power at the seaside (5)

5 Support colleague in accordance with the law (7) 6 Artist turning up two hours before noon (5) 7 Rose adores crackers (6) 9 Caught animal entering bankrupt capital (9) 13 A fellow leaves fruit (7) 14 Take back religious education pamphlet (7) 15 Boss putting blunder

right (6) 16 Stick notice on present (6) 18 Friend covered with very large gems (5) 20 Astray on the ocean (2,3)

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0409 041 659 email: srdwelding@bigpond.com

6366 5220

Sam & Jacqui Duncan

(m)0468 962 162

14 Enterprise Place Molong NSW 2866

CABLE/ PIPE LOCATIONS TREES LOPPED / REMOVED TRENCHING / YARDS CLEANED PHONES / CABLES REPAIRED PHONE / TV EXTENSIONS ANY TIME ANY WHERE

NOW CLEANING CHIMNEYS Avoid a fire !

Call Lenny Punch

M: 0481 119 039 T: 63 668 108

MARKS MOWING

& Home Repairs

Residential / Small Acreage

• Mowing & lawn care • Weed spraying • Mini excavation work, trenching • Post hole digging • Yard cleanups • Pressure cleaning • Handyman Services • Painting Locally owned & operated fully insured Pensioner Discounts Available

0467 604 470

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CLASSIFIEDS

that work !

PHONE: 02 6366 8017 • Email: molongex@bigpond.net.au

POSITIONS VACANT

PUBLIC NOTICES

DEATH & FUNERAL LIDSTER, Barry William

Traineeship – Office Administration

A full-time 12-month position based in Molong As a member of YBM’s Team you will provide support to our the YBM Partners, Accountants and Administration team ensuring the highest level of customer service always.

If you are an energetic and keen team player looking for a challenge for your gap year/s or have a passion to develop your career in administration and/or accounting, we would love for you to apply.

We are looking for a new team member – Administration Trainee – to join the admin team and develop a broad skill base across all our administration areas including “front of office” support to the wider team. This is a 12-month formal traineeship with immediate start, including the completion of a Cert III or Cert IV Administration through a supported traineeship program.

How you will engage with the role • This is a rewarding and fulfilling training role to provide you with a broad skillset across all areas of our Accounting Business • Use your bright and outgoing personality to engage and serve our clients • Use your “Yes I can” attitude to support the admin and accounting teams in their daily work • Be a resourceful and independent worker • Your time management & organisational skills will ensure accurate and timely completion of all administrative tasks.

Key Responsibilities • Reception - Answering incoming telephone enquiries • Distributing mail • Stationary orders and supplies • Scanning and filing • Invoicing • Taking and processing payments • Basic cleaning tasks • General administrative duties as required Key attributes for the position To be successful in this exciting and rewarding role you will have the following: • Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook,) • Basic data entry skills • Customer service experience • Positive and professional attitude • Self-starter/self-motivated • Takes ownership and initiative • Excellent communication skills - Verbal and Written • Well-spoken and articulate • Professional appearance/well presented • Flexibility/adaptability Benefits and Culture • YBM offers a rewarding role with career path opportunities and promotes a supportive team and work environment.

• We are committed to work/life balance and professional development opportunities.

About YBM YBM is one of the longest standing accounting firms in the Central West of NSW. We have a strong technical and dynamic accounting, super and financial planning team with offices in both Orange and Molong.

Still want more information Contact Cally Woodhouse or Karen Begnell on 02 6366 8049 for a confidential discussion.

How to Apply Please email your application to karen.begnell@ybm.com.au with a covering letter addressing what skills and attributes you would bring with you to this role and an up-todate resume.

YBM is an equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applications from culturally diverse backgrounds including Indigenous Australians.

Closing Date: 13th January 2023

PARTS COORDINATOR

We are seeking a Parts Coordinator to join our team in Molong. This role can be learnt on the job. It involves but is not limited to packing of parts, organising the freight for outward goods, helping troubleshoot with customers, and keeping the workshop in good order. Computer skills are required.

This is a full time position, 38 hour week and start times can be discussed.

Please refer to our website for position descriptions and to apply: davimacgroup. com.au Apply to hr@ davimac.com.au or call our office on 6366 8584.

Cumnock Markets SATURDAY

17 DECEMBER 9 a.m. to 12 noon

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UNITING CHURCH Sunday 18 December Manildra 9 am: Gaynor Gibson Molong 11 am: Glennys Cherry Denning Heather Woodhouse 63668218

Aged 70 years The family and friends of Barry are kindly invited to attend his Funeral Service to be held at St Lawrence O’Toole Catholic Church, Molong on Friday December 16, 2022 commencing at 10.30 am.

At the conclusion of the service the cortege will proceed to the Molong Cemetery. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made at the service to the National Heart Foundation of Australia.

NORMAN J. PENHALL FUNERALS, A.F.D.A. - F.D.A . NSW, 33 William Street, Orange Phone 6362 3751 Our family caring for your family

THANK YOU SYLVIA SAVILL

The family of the late Sylvia May Savill would like to acknowledge & offer thanks for the many expressions of sympathy, kindness & support during their time of bereavement.

Special thanks to Dr Williams & Health One Staff, Nurses & Staff at Molong Hospital/Yuranigh House, In-Home Carers, UPA & the many other Support Services who attended to Sylvias' needs with Compassion, Kindness, Dignity & Respect, The family also extends their appreciation to Molong Bowling Club, Rev. David Blackmore & the many other Friends, Neighbours & Community Members for their thoughts, prayers, offers of support, Floral Tributes, Donations for Yuranigh House & Kind Gestures, during this difficult time.

Please accept this as our personal thanks.

LEGACY MEMBERS

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all.

This year we are not having a Christmas Lunch, but will see you all at the Mothers’s Day Luncheon in May 2023

Mary Mulhall Secretary

WANTED A HILL’S HOIST

(just the top half above the winder) Gone with the flood. Contact the Express on 6366 8017

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

Home-made cakes, jams, chutneys, Honey, Plants & lots of local market treasures

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23.11.1952 – 06.12.2022 Passed away at Fassifern Aged Care.

Late of Boonah and formerly of Molong and Muswellbrook. Husband of Nerida Lidster. Much loved father of Elton, Donella, Scott and Jefferson. Father-in-law of Debra, Chris, Peter, Cass and Amanda.

Adored “Pop” of Emily, Jye, Chloe, Ethan, Molly, India, Summer, Sienna, Asha, Deegan, Daniel, Liam, Max and loved great grandfather of Eli, Ziah, Matilda, Kingsley and Macey.

CHURCH NOTICES

QUICK CROSSWORD

MOLONG COMMUNITY CHURCH Molong Assemblies of God Contact Ps Deon Stapelberg Ph 0498 659 703 For meeting details Please keep an eye out We are saddened by the removal of fence posts made of old railway line from the backyard of the Gatekeeper’s Cottage.

We are hopeful that whoever removed these will return them as they are an important part of the cottage’s history.

Meanwhile in Betts Street, a wood stove from the backyard of the historical cottage (destroyed by the flood) is now a virtual skeleton of its former self. Someone has removed important/ working parts and taken these from the site. Rendering the stove/historical piece of early Molong ‘no longer’.

Both owners will be very grateful for their return Flood damaged homes and business premises need to be protected - please keep an eye out. The only people in or taking anything from these properties are authorised and notably wearing identifiable clothing and using identifiable vehicles.

Thank you.

Rozzi and Paul (Gatekeeper’s Cottage) Kath Boyan (Betts Street Cottage) 0490734650

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

MOLONG MAGPIES RUGBY

The Senior Magpies were presented with their jerseys and 2022 Premiership Medals at a presentation last Saturday.

Molong Golf

Gerard

Molong Sunday Golf Notes Another disappointing roll up for golf at Royal Molong on Sunday with just eight players competing in a twelve hole individual stableford event.

I played in a group consisting of Al, Bro and Troy. Playing with these guys golf etiquette went out the window.

Sledging was prevalent amongst them and although I tried to maintain a degree of decorum and bite my tongue it did effect my golf game and I played poorly. There were accusations of throwing the flag stick, swearing and other unsavoury acts but as Buckingham Palace states in their dispute with Harry and Megs, recollections may be different depending on whom you are speaking to or who you believe.

Now surely I wouldn’t be the one telling porkies !!!! Anyway, playing golf with these guys is like playing chess with a pigeon, no matter how good you’re playing these blokes are going to crap on you and strut around like they’re winning anyway.

I should have told them that in order to insult me, I must first value their opinion. Nice try though.

LANDMARK TABLELANDS LIVESTOCK

We offer Auction Plus assessments on both sheep and cattle. Direct paddock sales, over the hook rates, Weekly stock sales in Carcoar (CTLX), Forbes, Dubbo & Wagga saleyards. Contact one of our Landmark Tablelands Livestock team.

Paul Glynn (Molong & surrounding districts) – 0428 168 638 CTLX CATTLE 13 December Carcoar numbers reduced slightly to 962 good quality cattle for the last sale of 2022.

It was a penning of good numbers of feeder steers particularly the heavy category and an offering of heavy cows. The regular buyers attended to a market of dearer trends. Limited numbers of light steers were available to restockers. Medium feeder steers sold to 505c/kg while the heavy drafts were 11c/kg better. Processor steers also sold to strong demand. Yearling heifers sold to dearer trends throughout. Light restockers were considerably dearer to feed and the medium weights were up to 10c/kg better. Heavy

grown steers sold to dearer trends as did the heifer portion. The cow market took to strong trends especially the heavy cows which were up to 15c/kg better. Heavy bulls sold to 300c/ kg and there was demand for numbers of yearling bulls to feed on.

CTLX SHEEP 7 December Carcoar penned an extra 3444 units to total 10345 sheep and lambs with approximately 9000 lambs incuding new season . Most buyers attended to a good quality offering although drafts of the older lambs had dried off in the skin. Local restockers stepped in to send lambs back to the paddock. Trade lambs sold to a firm trend while the heavy trade lambs took on a dearer trend. Heavy lambs sold strongly as did the extra heavies as buyers found a shortage of product. New season lambs sold $186 to $210/head and hoggets to $139/head. Grown sheep took on a dearer trend particularly for the heavier drafts. Again buyers were left wanting with a shortage of kill in the South mostly in Victorian abbatoirs. Medium weights saw firm trends with the heavy ewes selling to most gain.

Heavy crossbred ewes sold to $140/head.

Drafts of lighter ewes also sold to slightly dearer trends.

It turned out that Bro was the winner with twenty three points with Bell second with twenty points. Quinney who played with Scott, Stubba and Bell suggested there may have been some rorting going on when the players handicaps were being discussed, especially since he came fourth with sixteen points. He may have been right because Al lost two golf balls during his round including one in the dam and still came third.

The course is in great condition with the fairways having been mowed and the rough being reasonably short and many thanks to those who have been doing all the work.

Here’s a bit of useless but relevant trivia. Did you know “facetious “ is the only word in the English language that uses all of the vowels, in order.

This Sunday is the last Sunday before Christmas Day which also falls on a Sunday as does New Years Day. It would be great to see good numbers for our last organised golf event for the year, 8.30am for 9am.

22-24 RIDDELL ST MOLONG P:

It’s your club!

6366 8105

e:admin@molongrsl.com.au

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 MOLONG EXPRESS, Thursday 15 December 2022

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AUCTION

AUCTION

4 Spring Terrace Road, Spring Terrace

‘Locarno’ offers the ideal rural lifestyle for those seeking a productive 43Ha* parcel of land. A rare find, in a tightly held location, with an array of quality structural improvements, abundant of excellent quality water & a stunning outlook to Mount Canobolas.

Auction Friday 16th December, 10.30am Open By Appointment Kurt Adams 0428 747 050

SALE

12 Raylyn Road, Canobolas

Located in the prestigious Towac Valley with impressive views, offering a tranquil hideaway & also the bustling business of ‘Towac Valley Cabins’.

This exceptional property is hidden away on approx 3acres* & offers a large homestead & 3 additional selfsufficient cabin cottages with minimal maintenance.

Auction Forthcoming Auction Open By Appointment Kurt Adams 0428 747 050

SALE

760 Tallwood Road, Forest Reefs

60.06ha* (148ac*) just 10mins* Millthorpe, an ideal location known for its relaxed lifestyle, high rainfall & productive soils. 3 bedroom, 1 bath cottage plus building entitlement for your dream home.

• Excellent infrastructure including, 5x 2 bedroom fully equipped, contemporary cabins

Sale Contact Agent Open By Appointment Kurt Adams 0428 747 050

72 Cultowa Lane, Canowindra

With local produce grown in abundance on your doorstep, this property also lies amongst many local Organic Vineyards. “Everview Retreat” overlooks Windowrie Winery, it’s a 10-min drive to Rosnay & Antonios vineyard. It’s not every day you see a stone cottage & this property has two.

Sale $1,700,000 Open By Appointment Adam Gambrill 0417 533 453

Ray White Emms Mooney

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

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