Molong Express 15 February 2024

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THURSDAY 15 February 2024

Molong is (definitely) OPEN

Kay and Philip welcome Chinese New Year 2024 - the year of the Wood Dragon - with delicious banquets of endless foods.

Book in and support our two wonderful residents P.2

100 Not Out

Not even the Molong CBD beautification program can stop the progress being made in your town.

Four weeks in front of the deadline - the contractor and their teams are on the ball. (Page 2) Meanwhile the CBD traders are working positively towards the reopening of Molong's central 'meeting place'.

Loved by generations of residents - the return of the Bank Street 'buzz' dressed up in it's new style - will 'boom' Molong to a new future. A great one at that!

Molong is definitely OPEN.

$2.00 inc gst

Poetry Brawlers back in town Saturday 17 February

Organiser, Jude Taylor congratulating last year's Under 18 Poetry Comp. winner, Isla. Who will be the winners this year @ the Freemasons sensational Banjo night? STOP PRESS A Conversation with Granny @ the Yarn Market's stables on Friday 23 February. By popular demand!

February What's On School's Back - Drive Slow Molong Shops/Cafes & Pubs Open in Bank & Gidley Streets, Watson & Hill Street 14 Valentine's Day Love, live, believe 17 Banjo Paterson's Molong Poetry Brawl Banjo's Sunday Roast @ Freemason's Hotel (every sunday) Get behind Calare's 'gutsy' Independent Federal Member who courageously stands in Parliament, walks the corridors, knocks on doors, and is fighting hard for this electorate.

Affordable housing, behaviour of insurance industry towards flood victims ... and more.

Get behind this bloke - read his column P 6

23 Banjo Paterson Molong - Conversation with granny second night planned 25 Banjo Paterson Molong Museum's Woolshed afternoon tea and entertainment at Boree Cabonne's historic woolshed P.14

Next Week:

Happy 100th birthday to the lovely Gladys Hubbard of Molong (formerly of Euchareena) who celebrated her '100 not out' special birthday on Sunday. Next Week: Gladys story ... and," I am so lucky to live here".

Molong Caravan Park Reopening Easter Markets in Molong Main Street Update/There's going to be a party Steph's Gardening Column

Cabonne Rides

Your local, dependable and friendly passenger booking service

Ph: 042 322 0443

Meet (some) of the CBD Team

or email bookings@cabonnerides.com.au Registered passenger booking service provider

Operating from Molong and beyond between 7am and 5pm most weekdays and Saturdays

Ideal for short trips in Molong to do shopping, drop off kids, attend medical appointments, visiting folks or longer trips to the airport, medical services, and shopping to/from towns like Orange, Sydney, Millthorpe, Blayney, Bathurst, Wellington, Forbes, Parkes, Cowra, Canowindra and Grenfell.

- $10 in Molong (within 3km from Bank Street) - $10 plus $2 per km further than 3km from Bank Street, BUT only charged one way per trip, e.g. Orange one way/return from Molong $70; Orange airport one way/ return from Molong $110; Wellington one way/return from Molong $150 - waiting fare $0.50 per minute Rare cleaning fee may be charged up to $100, if necessary booster seats are available for young children; restraints for children up to 12 months to be provided by the carer; a fold-up walker, fold-up wheelchair and assistance. Animals are welcome; unfortunately we do not offer fixed wheelchair services at this time.

Will quote to transport small parcels.

Payment can be made by cash, eftpos, Master or Visa card, Apple Pay, and digital wallets.

Ph. or text 0423220443 or email bookings@cabonnerides.com.au with your: first name, phone number, preferred pick-up date and time, pickup location, destination, number of passengers, and age of any children under 16.

The Express came across Jed handing out frozen ice-blocks to the Lime & Stone team and other traders in Bank Street. “I’ve noticed Jed a few times handing out thoughtful treats to the traders” said Rozzi. It’s good to see this gentle giant demonstrating positive and genuine community spirit. Well done Jed.

With their happy smiling faces, and friendly ‘g’day’ the team of Mid-West Traffic Management are making a (well, ‘a happy’) difference in the Molong CBD. Meet (above) Jed (middle) and Kasey (right) with concrete contractor, Shane Bridges (left).

Both Jed and Kasey like their jobs, and working in the Molong community. People here are friendly and happy. “Molong has a good spirit” said Kasey.

Thank you to the Jed, Kasey, the wonderful tradies and contractors who are now very much part of the Molong community. They care about us!

Next Week: We talk to contractor, Dusty of Molong and Max of Mid-West Traffic Management.

Note: The Express took this photo well away from the designated works/safety area during the lunch break. Therefore no hard hats.

Happy Chinese New Year 2024

HISTORY: Remember Frankie Hang Sing?

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(Above) Frank Hang-Sing with a full load of vegetables on his truck in Orange, NSW, circa 1952.The photo was taken from outside Frank's shop, behind which his "quite large market garden" ran alongside the railway and down to Byng Street. He had another greengrocer's store in Summer Street, and an orchard out on the Ophir Road, before branching out into the restaurant trade.

The fondly-remembered 'Frankie' eventually had three restaurants in the Central West: La Mer in Orange, and the eponymous Hang Sing's in Blayney and Molong. Only the one in Blayney survives. The Molong premises provided the opportunity for Kay & Phillip and their family to set up their Wing Hang restaurant in Bank Street some 45 years

Chinese Restaurants grew in popularity in this area through the entrepreneurial efforts of Frank Hang Sing who started from humble beginnings, growing his own fresh foods in and around Orange.

During the 1960’s the jovial hard worker, and obvious believer in fresh foods - set up restaurants in Orange (Summer Street), Blayney (main street) and in Molong in Bank Street - in the premises Kay and Phillip have now occupied for some 30 years.

Each provided customers and foodies with a taste sensation like no other. Quality, fresh, mainly homegrown vegies with meats, chicken, seafood - eat in or take-away. Read on ...

ago.

At the time, Chinese foods cooked to tradition joined Molong’s Greek born Poulos family who then brought the Cassimaty families to Molong back in the 1950’s to further establish the Pantheon Cafe in Bank Street (now occupied by Cabonne Carpets).

Like Frankie Hang Sing and the Betros family and others - we give heartfelt thanks to these residents from other countries who brought the tastes of their culture to diversify local residents traditional English-centrec foods - meat and three veg!

SALE

SALE

Large Block in a Private Location 29 Whitton Street, Manildra NSW Welcome to 29 Whitton Street, Manildra - a charming residence that seamlessly blends comfort with spacious living on a sprawling 2023sqm property.

This 4-bedroom, 1-bathroom home is an embodiment of tranquility, offering a perfect haven for those seeking a retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

As you approach the property, you'll be captivated by the lush greenery that surrounds this enchanting home, providing a sense of privacy and serenity.

Step inside, and you'll discover a thoughtfully designed interior that exudes warmth and character.

The heart of the home is the well-appointed kitchen, complete with modern appliances and plenty of counter space for culinary adventures.

The adjoining dining area provides a cozy setting for family meals, while the spacious living room is an inviting space for relaxation and entertainment.

Lifestyle Property!

Sale Contact Agent Open

By Appointment Only James Taylor 0457 792 800 Ray White Townsend Real Estate raywhitetre.com

87 Marsden Street, Molong NSW Presenting for sale for the first time in 60 years. This property still has access to all the town and council services.

With the ability to subdivide the land, this property presents as an investment opportunity.

Sitting on 5 acres (approx.) the original homestead boasts a rich history of character and charm.

Featuring 3 good sized bedrooms, original kitchen, open living area and a second toilet outside for your convenience.

Whether you look to renovate or remove the homestead, there is no limit to what you can achieve with this property.

The tranquil ambiance of the area provides the perfect backdrop for a serene and harmonious lifestyle.

Original wood frame shed and fully fenced.

Sale Contact Agent Open

By Appointment Only Wade Clarke 0427 668 800 Ray White Molong Real Estate raywhitetre.com

Rural

SALE Opportunity for First Home Buyers 8 Cardington Street, Yeoval NSW The opportunities are endless with this 4-bedroom home situated in the heart of Yeoval. From first home buyers, investors looking to expand their portfolio or the growing family looking for extra room, this home is a must.

Entering the home, you are met with two bedrooms at the front of the house and an open living area featuring a wood fire to keep you warm on those cooler winter nights.

With a good-sized kitchen with breakfast bar, large bathroom with toilet and shower and even a second toilet in the sunroom for your convenience.

Stepping out the back, you are greeted with a secure, fully fenced backyard with rear lane access. From creating your own backyard oasis, to becoming selfsufficient with your own veggie garden, take advantage of the open space.

Sale Contact Agent Open

By Appointment Only Wade Clarke 0427 668 800 Ray White Molong Real Estate raywhitetre.com

Picturesque Views on 18 acres of Land 1864 Euchareena Road, Molong NSW This newly constructed home sits on a picturesque 18acre (approx) site overlooking the Tamburlaine Wines Vineyard.

110,000-liter rainwater tank Excellent fencing Water deed 84 sqm concrete pad, electrical and drainage ready 280 sqm under roof Small Dam 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom newly built home

Sale $850,000 - $900,000 Open

By Appointment Only Kurt Adams 0428 747 050 Wade Clarke 0427 668 800 Ray White Townsend Real Estate raywhitetre.com

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Rural

Rural

Rare Building Opportunity!

Nestled in a Prime Location just outside of Manildra

3972 Mitchell Highway, Molong NSW 9.5 HA - 23 acres 4km north of Molong, direct access to the Mitchell Highway Rich, alluvial flats with natural pastures Bell River frontage, 41 mg licence Excellent fencing Potential for an additional 10 acre crown leased parcel of land This property would be well suited to those looking for more room to run livestock or a rural lifestyle enthusiast looking to build a dream home.

Sale $585,000 Open

By Appointment Only Kurt Adams 0428 747 050 Wade Clarke 0427 668 800 Ray White Townsend Real Estate raywhitetre.com

An exceptionally well maintained property located just a short 15km drive from the town of Manildra and 6.5km down Bocobra Road.

Sitting on just over 121 acres of land this property features 2 dams, a bore, multi-purpose livestock yards as well as 2 large sheds with 4 garage spaces.

The primary residence is a beautiful 1984 double brick home overlooking the sprawling views of the land with a wrap-around verandah, large outdoor patio, undercover secondary kitchen/barbeque area and meticulously kept green lawns.

52km East from Parkes

Sale Price Guide $820,000 - $850,000 Open

By Appointment Only Kurt Adams 0428 747 050 Wade Clarke 0427 668 800 Ray White Townsend Real Estate raywhitetre.com

Rural

Rural

The Location is Hard to Beat, the Lifestyle is Yours to Enjoy

Scale only 40minutes West of Orange

“Mandagery Views” 852 Kurrajong Road, Manildra NSW 88 acres - 36 Ha -18 acres of highly productive Lucerne flats.

3 bedrooms with an office space that can be converted into a fourth bedroom as well as 2 bathrooms creates a contemporary home highlighted in the idyllic country setting.

The home has a bright modern open plan living and dining with cathedral ceilings, an impressive kitchen and bathrooms, as well as large bedrooms and a spectacular undercover alfresco area to enjoy the views.

Excellent water security with 32 megalitre irrigation licence, solar equipped bore.

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655 Bocobra Road, Manildra NSW

Sale Price Guide $1,850,000 $1,950,000 Open

By Appointment Only Kurt Adams 0428 747 050 Ray White Townsend Real Estate raywhitetre.com

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“Araluen” 273 McLachlans Road, Manildra NSW "Araluen" is a remarkable central west property spanning approximately 2,125* acres and located in a beautiful valley only 10 minutes from Manildra and 40 minutes from the town of Orange The property has been well maintained and features a 30x8m Machinery Shed, 4 silos, a 4 stand woolshed with a 8kva generator on site.

"Araluen" is currently running 800 Aussie white ewes and 500 merino ewes as well as 75 cows and calves.

The topography of "Araluen" is undulating to steep in places with Box Ironbark, Stringy Bark and Pine timber scattered throughout the property.

Sale $3,250,000 - $3,500,000 Open

By Appointment Only Kurt Adams 0428 747 050 Ray White Townsend Real Estate raywhitetre.com

View from The Hill: How does David Littleproud handle the latest Barnaby Joyce embarrassment?

What to do about Barnaby? That’s the question facing Nationals leader David Littleproud after the former deputy prime minister was videoed sprawled on a Canberra street following too many drinks at a couple of Parliament House functions last week.

Barnaby Joyce had fallen off a planter box. The footage showed him still talking on his phone. He was speaking to his wife Vikki Campion. In colourful language, as he lay prone, he was berating himself for his situation.

Joyce said later he was “embarrassed”. The explanation being given is that the alcohol didn’t mix with medication he is on. (Apparently the functions, incidentally, were run by the hoteliers and the wine producers.)

On Sunday Joyce said he didn’t want to say anything more.

Campion and some Coalition colleagues have criticised the fact the person shot a video rather than giving Joyce some help. It’s a fair point, but Littleproud would know it is not the real point. Especially in these times, when there has been a great deal of scrutiny on the conduct of MPs and staffers, this sort of behaviour just reinforces the negative image of politicians.

It is not as though this is a one-off instance of Joyce being in trouble. He has a litany of scandals and scrapes behind him.

Joyce is the opposition spokesman for veterans affairs.

We don’t hear a lot from him on that subject. But he has high visibility.

Last week we saw him on the ABC’s Nemesis series, launching into Malcolm Turnbull for the former prime minister’s public attack on Joyce’s affair with Campion, who had worked in his office. Turnbull as a result famously announced the so-called “bonk ban”, prohibiting ministers having sex with their staff. Joyce, also caught up in other controversy at the time, ended up quitting the Nationals leadership and the deputy prime ministership.

Also last week, he was prominent at a demonstration against renewables.

Anthony Albanese is applying some pressure over the videoed incident. “People will certainly make their own judgments on that. People will see that footage, they will look for an explanation that […] has some credibility, and they’ll look for leadership from the leader of the Liberal Party and the leader of the National Party about this.

“I think people will also think to themselves, what would the response be if that was a minister in my government being seen to be behaving in that way?”

Opposition leader Peter Dutton plans to speak with Joyce. But as a National, Joyce is squarely Littleproud’s problem. However, as they say, it’s complicated.

If Littleproud disciplined Joyce – for example by removing him from the frontbench – he potentially could make trouble for himself.

Most obviously, he would lose a frontbench position which he couldn’t hang onto because the Nationals are

over their quota within the Coalition. (Some say that could be a positive, because the Nationals are likely to lose a position in the next reshuffle anyway.)

More seriously, Joyce has his tribal supporters, in a divided party. They would defend him to the hilt, claiming this sort of unfortunate thing could happen to anyone (the counter argument is that it always seems to happen to Barnaby).

Among some Nationals, there’s the feeling Joyce is stalking the leader. Not that that is new either.

On the other hand, what will people think in Nationals heartland about the standards the party promotes? Or will they simply dismiss the matter, saying “that’s just Barnaby”? (theconversation)

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Andrew GEE MP

Your Country Your Voice

INDEPENDENT FEDERAL MEMBER FOR CALARE

ANDREW INTRODUCES BILL TO PARLIAMENT WHICH WOULD GIVE MORE AUSSIES A SHOT AT THE GREAT AUSTRALIAN DREAM

RUNS ON THE BOARD FOR CABONNE √ $50 million for storm and flood recovery in the Central West

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√ Secured the Parliamentary Inquiry into the Disaster Response of Insurers

Under the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Foreign Entities Bill 2024, only Australian citizens and permanent residents would be allowed to buy property in Australia for two years.

√ $2 billion for Great Western highway upgrade √ $40 million for Mitchell Highway upgrades bet0ween 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 √ 47 mobile phone towers and base stations for Calare

recently introduced my very first Private Member’s Bill to Parliament.

Independents can do that!

This Bill is about helping Australian home buyers, and especially first home buyers, to finally get a foot on the property ladder and their shot at the Great Aussie Dream.

The Great Australian Dream of home ownership was once the birthright of every Australian.

But in recent times, hardworking Aussies, no matter how hard they strive and no matter how much they save, have been

locked out of the market. The Great Australian Dream is slipping away before our eyes. It’s clear; immediate action is needed to ease demand and crack this housing crisis.

Boosting housing supply is going to take decades. A ban on cashed-up foreign buyers purchasing Aussie homes would take pressure off the market straight away. It would make thousands more homes available to Australians over the next two years, helping to ease the housing affordability crisis.

In the year to June 2022, there were 4,228 homes bagged by foreign buyers. That’s scarce housing stock that could have gone to more than 4000 Aussies, desperate for a home to call their own and who are being crowded out of the market.

More than 75% of these properties sold for less than $1 million. That really is a shocker for young families and firsthome buyers trying to get their start.

In these difficult economic times, we need to be putting the interests of Australians ahead of wealthy foreign property speculators.

Andrew with fellow independents who are supporting his bill banning foreign residential property purchases.

Importantly, this is a measure that can make a real difference quickly – it’s much faster to implement this Bill than build 4,228 new homes to make up for those

bought by foreign investors.

Other Commonwealth countries that have introduced similar measures include Canada, New Zealand and Singapore.

STORM AND FLOOD INSURANCE INQUIRY KICKS OFF

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he parliamentary inquiry into the storm and flood event of November 2022 is underway.

I fiercely advocated for the establishment of the probe, asking the Prime Minister in Question Time in May 2023 whether he would support an inquiry.

experiences for all the world to see for you to take action and move and progress on that claim? Why does it have to be so hard?” Mr Johnston answered: “I’m embarrassed.”

During the hearings so far, some damning evidence has been heard about the unscrupulous behaviour of insurance companies.

I also pressed the Insurance Council of Australia’s CEO, Andrew Hall, on the appalling way policyholders were treated in the wake of the 2022 floods. I said: “It’s embarrassing, isn’t it?”

Vicki Stay from Financial Counselling Australia spoke of policy holders being “coerced, gaslit and ghosted” by insurance companies.

Mr Hall replied: “It’s not a good look for the industry.”

I pressed again: “It’s shameful, isn’t it? Why can’t you say it? Why can’t you say it?”

Laura Powell from Anglicare said of insurers, “I will say they do lie.”

Finally, Mr Hall admitted: “It is shameful. Well, if it makes you happy, I’ll say we are not proud of it, and those stories don’t bring great glory to our industry”.

The evidence from Financial Counselling Victoria was of “very vindictive behaviour” by insurers, including threats.

I questioned Suncorp Chief Executive Steve Johnston about the case of a couple in Eugowra who were forced to live in a caravan for months while they faced a litany of delays. I said: “They’re customers of yours… why did it have to take constituents making videos about their

When each of these insurers gave evidence, I put to them examples of our constituents who had been treated badly.

I presented the story of the business owner in Molong who was told by the insurer that laying off employees she regarded as family was a “business saving.”

I raised the case of an elderly resident of Eugowra who signed a legal document without being shown the terms, and the story of a couple from Molong who were living in a caravan and only had their claim progressed a year after the flood when we called their insurer out on a Facebook video.

And then there were hard working residents of Eugowra who wanted to challenge their claim knockbacks — but couldn’t afford to pay thousands of dollars for expert reports.

I anticipate that the inquiry will visit the Central West so that our residents can tell their stories.

If you have an insurance experience from the November 2022 floods that you would like to share, the submissions portal and the online survey remain open. To complete the survey, scan the QR code or head to: www.aph.gov.au/ floodinsurance

KERRS CREEK WINDFARM UPDATE

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have been spending a significant amount of time in recent weeks and months working with local residents on the issue of renewable energy projects in our area.

Like many things in life, this is one in which we need to find the right balance.

Unfortunately, when the National Party in the NSW Government created this renewable energy zone in our region, they did not introduce proper regulations to adequately deal with the issue of impacted residents and also the impacts on agricultural land. The result of this glaring failure to properly regulate is conflict and controversy - with others left to pick up the pieces. All of the major parties need to take responsibility for this ongoing failure.

Added to this is that we are often dealing with large multinationals with city-based staff who have no real idea about life in the country or how country people live and work.

Lack of proper consultation is a huge issue across the region.

On the Kerrs Creek windfarm project, I have now

had two site meetings with impacted residents. I’ve also met with proponent RES twice (the last meeting occurred with residents present).

I made it very clear to RES that they need to be meaningfully consulting with impacted residents and actually working to meet their concerns. I highlighted that there seemed to be a disconnect between corporate and community in their approach and that this needed to change.

After initially saying that they were not flexible on turbine numbers or substantial reductions in turbine height, they then said that these issues are back on the table and that a new plan will be released very soon.

I’m giving them until the end of the month.

While I indicated that I wasn’t confident that they fully understood community concerns or that they would make the changes needed to put those concerns to rest, we will now wait and see what they come back with. They need to be held to account on the commitments that they have made. We live in hope.

I have also invited Dubbo Regional Council to meet with residents to explain where the $10 to $15 million they stand to gain from this development will be spent.

Frankly speaking, providing impacted neighbouring council areas like Cabonne with some of this funding is something that the National Party should have regulated when they were in power and creating these renewable energy zones.

I will keep the community posted on the progress.

ORANGE ELECTORATE OFFICE 1/179A Anson Street PO Box 673 Orange NSW 2800

(02) 6361 7138 @ andrew.gee.mp@aph.gov.au www.andrewgeemp.com.au Authorised by Andrew Gee, Suite 1/179A Anson Street Orange, NSW 2800.

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Housing shortage: Orange district residents asked to rent a room

Homeowners in Orange and district are being asked to consider renting out a spare room in their house to help tackle a housing shortage for new workers looking for a place to live.

Research by the NSW Department of Planning shows that 64,000 additional workers will be needed across the Central West and Orana regions over the next five years. The Central NSW Joint Organisation (JO) is looking for ways to unlock potential sources of accommodation in the area.

The Central NSW JO has launched the ‘Spare Capacity in Housing Project’ with funding support from the Department of Regional NSW. In conjunction with Orange360, social enterprise workforce program agency Work+Stay has started researching the potential for unlocking the region’s unused bedrooms. Orange Mayor Jason Hamling is looking forward to seeing the results of the research.

“Orange City Council is really pleased to be part of this project to discover the potential of using existing spare rooms,” Cr Hamling said.

“There are number of international examples where this has worked so we’re keen to find out how it could work in regional NSW.” In the United States, a scheme to

connect homeowners with nurses who are travelling and looking for accommodation to start a new job has proved successful. In the UK, the British Government lets homeowners earn up to 7500 pounds a year tax free from renting out a furnished room in their house.

Over the next few weeks staff from Work+Stay will be asking shoppers in Orange, Bathurst and Parkes to complete a quick survey about the number of spare rooms in their house and what might encourage them to rent them out. They began surveying people outside the Post Office in Summer Street last week.

“There are many houses with one or two spare rooms and this project is a step towards finding out how homeowners could be encouraged to let them out as short-term rentals,” Cr Hamling said. The consultants are planning to complete the survey stage of the project by the end of February and will compile a report for the Central NSW JO. More info: Contact Orange City Council, 6393 8000

Rozzi Smith

It’s Banjo, Banjo ... and Banjo over the ext couple of weeks. The poet, author, war correspondent born 160 years ago - still lives on with Cabonne towns now holding key events (with Orange) and I must say - creating a truly wonderful experience.

Banjo P. gave us Waltzing Matilda, the Bush Colt, Mulga Bill’s Bicycle, the Bush Christening and more ... and wrote two original novels and many short stories, as well as seven volumes of poetry. His brilliance continues today and in Cabonne Country (during February) with some 6 events on the Orange360 Program of Events. Well done Cabonne Country and Cabonne Council, MAG (Molong Advancement Group) for hopping in and supporting this wonderful initiative. See P.14 for events and inside pages. Please join in the fun of this fast growing and popular festival. Visitors are travelling to Cabonne/Orange from all over the state.

‘Talk of the Town’ continues with the works program in Bank Street. We hear these works are now 4 weeks ahead of time - that’s good news and we say well done to the contractors.

Easter provides Molong with a ‘pause of the works’ to help local business, locals and visitors/tourists to town. And, just in time for the crowds to head to Molong for the MAG/ Cabonne Easter Markets and then downtown to support Bank/Gidley Street shops. Then the contractors will be back to commence the second part of the new streetscape to Gidley Street.

The Express is pleased to hear that Cabonne Council has heard our call for help and looking at better signage on the highway to direct travellers/tourists to the Bank Street/ Gidley Street shops and businesses. And, Cabonne Council are looking at organising a street party sometime in July when the works are completed. Let’s go for a weird and whacky event - filled with fun and ‘Welcome Back’ to our CBD. In the meantime, let’s hope that traders affected by the works program take a look at their own individual marketing/promotion -

planning - and turn the negative into positives for their individual business success and future. There is, indeed, much learning to be achieved by small business owners/operators during such down times. Apart from the small business ‘Don’t ever give up’ motto - the other saying is that some people can be dropped off in the middle of a desert - or mountain range with nothing except the clothes they stand in.

And manage to build an enterprise!! Like the saying “unless you’re the lead dog the horizon never changes”. Meaning, in an Alaskan Dog Sled team - the dog that sees the new horizon first - sets the leadership pace. What do the following dogs see? The tails of the dog in front. Better to be the lead dog, one would think?

Food Vans? That’s also a ‘talk of the town’ subject. The Express is referring to the young local family who have set up a wood fired pizza oven food van in Watson Street on a privately owned block of land. There is nothing Cabonne Council can do about this because the mobile food van has been set up on privately owned land. Whilst it is understandable that there may be concerns for some traders in and around town - we’re sure all will settle down.

Fair/Unfair?

Competition and entrepreneurship will decide - together with one’s own opportunity to skill build to keep ‘in front’.

There is absolutely no truth in the rumour that the Molong RSL Club is setting up a Pizzeria and Bar within the Riddell Street building. What is true is that two pizza choices will be included in the menu at the ‘Razzle’ - a good idea for family groups who are regulars at the club bistro and can’t afford individual family meals.

Let’s hope that President Mary Mulhall, Directors of the Board, and staff can not have their lives filled with the ongoing ‘abuse’ about what is purely ‘gossip’ - and comments made that are totally ‘not fair’.

Come on Molong - we can do better than acting on ‘idle gossip’. Let’s stay above it ... and keep on building this mighty town we call ‘home’ - where opportunities still abound.

Sam Farraway on resigning ministry

Today, (Feb 9) I informed NSW National Party Leader Dugald Saunders that I've made the decision to step down as the Shadow Minister for Regional Transport and Roads to dedicate my energy, experience and passion to the Central West.

Serving as the Minister for Regional Transport & Roads in the former Coalition Government was an honour and a privilege. Despite stepping down, I remain dedicated to holding the Minns Labor government accountable through my role as an upper house MP in portfolio committees, inquiries and the Budget Estimates process.

The Central West has huge potential. It’s the best place to live, run a business and raise a family but we have our fair share of challenges.

This decision isn't about stepping away; it's about stepping closer – closer to the issues that impact our community, closer to the very reason of why I entered politics.

The Central West is not just where I work; it is my home, my heart and my purpose. By stepping down from my shadow portfolio, I can fully focus on the pressing issues facing our communities, such as water security, flood recovery, infrastructure improvements (like upgrading the Great Western Highway), support for small businesses and housing solutions.

I want to express my sincere gratitude to my parliamentary colleagues, the NSW Nationals leadership team and all those who have supported me in my role as Shadow Minister.

I look forward to working alongside all our Central West communities to build a stronger, more prosperous region for us all.

Photo of Sam Farraway helping out at the Molong Christmas Shopping Night.

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MOLONG EXPRESS, Thursday 15 February 2024

1

Remembering

Robert ("Bob") Philpott of Molong

by Allen Barnes and Bob's Family

Remembering Stewart Lee a good friend of Fairbridge Farm Molong and MCS (Below) Stewart Tancy Lee with his brothers (back l to r) Graham, Stewart, (Front l to r) Sydney (Syd) and Ian.

(Above) A Fairbridge Reunion with Jimmy Walker of Molong, Stewart's brothers and mates.

Long-time Molong and former Fairbridge Farm residents will remember Stewart Lee who passed away on 21 December 2023 at 73 years of age.

A gentle giant - quiet and modest - Stewart will be remembered as a high school student at the Molong Central School.

Arriving in Australia and Fairbridge Farm in March 1955 at barely 4 years of age, Stew. joined his older brothers Syd (11 years of age), Graham (9 years of age) and Ian (8 years of age).

Stewart travelled on the ship 'Strathnaver' - a huge but exciting adventure for the young lad.

Although with some apprehension on leaving his mother and family and friends in the UK. A keen facebook contributor, Stewart kept in touch with Rozzi of the Molong Express and local former Fairbridgian, Jimmy Walker and Molong resident Margaret Allcorn.

"I remember Stew. as a gentle giant - just a nice 'kid'" said Rozzi.

"I hope his life worked out well for him. It seemed to with a family of his own, friends and extended family".

Stewart was farewelled in Orange at the Penhall Memorial Chapel on Wednesday 17 January 2024 where his special songs were played.

Including 'Amazing Grace' on Bagpipes; the 'Indian Love Call' by Roy Orbison, and the 'Only Way is Up' by Yezz.

Now resting in eternal peace after a long journey in life that started in the UK - and then to Australia and Molong.

Bob was born in Wellington on the 14th August 1939 to Harold and Maud Philpott. He was a brother to Betty, Marie, Patty, Geoffrey and Michael.

The family moved to Molong when Bob was a child and lived in Park Street. He went to school at St. Joseph's until year 9. He was an Alter Boy and kept his faith to the very end.

He had a lot of involvement in the Church as his faith was very important to him and the family would like to thank Sister Frances for her ministrations every Tuesday.

As he grew up he helped his Dad to do farm work. Like other farm 'kids' Bob was driving for years all kinds of vehicles before the police told him to go to the station and pick up his license!

At 16 years of age Bob worked as a Junior Porter at Molong Railway Station for 3 months before taking a job with Tom McGrath at 'A. T. McGrath International' dealership in Molong for 12 months.

On the 16th of April 1956 he started an automotive engineering apprenticeship with Molong Shire Council. A loyal and dedicated employee, at 23 years of age Bob was promoted to Plant Foreman. In 1977 again he was promoted to Plant Superintendent until he retired on the 16th of July 2004 - spanning a career with Council of 48 years. A career that started just as horse drawn graders were being phased out to the big earthmovers of today.

Contributing positively to the career development of young people - Bob was proud to train and assist in the development of some 14 apprentices through their mechanical trade.

He was known for his patience and dedication in bringing out 'the best' in the various teams he worked with and to the greater good of his employer, and the wider community. When staff members asked for mechanical direction Bob gave very clear and concise instructions.

The men that worked with 'the boss' knew exactly what Bob meant - and what was required of them individually and as a team member.

On the 1st of June 1963 he married the girl next door, Caroline Whiting, a marriage that lasted 60 years and 7 months. In 1966 the couple's first child Jodie was born. In 1971 Damien was born followed by Katri in 1977. Bob and Caroline were gifted with 9 grandchildren, Codie and Caleb born to Jodie and Spide, Rikki, Zac and Sharni born to Damien and Suzie, and Macaulee, Coopah, Dewk, Mardi born to Katri and Darrell. One great grandchild, Millie has now joined the Phipott Queensland branch of the family.

A keen sportsman, Bob played and coached Rugby Union in his younger years as well as enjoying basketball, tennis and squash. He became President and Senior Instructor of the Molong Pony Club through his family's interests in all things horses. For 20 years Bob with Caroline by his side supported the Molong Pony Club - with both honoured with Life Membership.

In 1963 Bob started the Molong Bushfire unit with his brother Geoff as his assistant.

In 1985 Molong Bushfire Brigade was formed and Bob was elected first Captain for 5 years.

He held 32 years service and life membership was awarded in August 2021.

The following is an Extract taken from Bob's SES service written by Chief Inspector Craig Ronan ESM, NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES).

“Bob joined the New South Wales State Emergency Service as a volunteer with the Molong Unit on the 24th of October 1993.

Bob was a very dedicated and committed volunteer who provided outstanding service to the Molong community as a member of the NSW State Emergency Service for 28 years and 2 months.In 2017 Bob was made

a life member of the NSW State Emergency Service.”

In 1970 Bob and 6 other Cabonne Council workers decided the banks weren't giving the Council workers a fair go - so they decided to form their own bank which was known as the Calare Credit Union - later becoming First Choice Credit Union. Bob was one of the original founders and directors. In 1996 he was elected Chairman of the Audit Committee and in 1997 Vice-Chairman of the Board and then Chairman of the Board. He was honoured with 25 years service as a director on the 16th of September 1995.

Bob received the 2008 Molong Australia Day Citizen of the Year Award - another significant recognition of his enormous contributions to the well-being and safety of Molong residents, the township and district - and the high regard he was held in during his lifetime.

Bob was involved in the establishment of the Molong Men's Shed in 2007 and enjoyed his time there mixing with the men, making things together, sharing skills - and no doubt joining in talking and storytelling over a cuppa. He was awarded Life Membership in 2021.

Then came the formation of the Molong Probus Club. Again, Bob formed friendship with new and old friends over a cuppa.

A proud St. George supporter - Bob was the only one in Molong with St George sheep when he, Geoff and Mick finished shearing.

"They were red and white all over" such is the friendly joking of the Philpott boys with each other.

Bob was also good at sitting in his lounge chair, mouth wide open, snoring and watching TV - the family would say with his teeth (not his eyes).

His family marvelled at Bob's ability to form his own style of driving. "He didn't seem to think he needed to use blinkers because he knew where he was going, didn't matter that other drivers didn't know where he was going" his family members would say. Adding "he (Bob) used to leave the paddock gate open sometimes when he drove out and the horses would get out. So that would be another drama to deal with because he could be anywhere in town". Another family memory "he would walk the paddock with his dog Kelp, chipping out catheads and burrs singing or whistling.

In fact, all Molong could hear him".

Most people would not know that Bob played the violin and guitar in his younger day, and could also sing. Apparently Bob would have a go at singing any style of music - particularly the older style of music. He even had a go at singing Opera - hitting the high notes - successfully!

Bob loved his town of Molong, spending all his life here. He was always doing something for someone which was his way. He was a loving husband, A fair but firm Dad. His extended family remember "we all had the best life with Dad (Bob). He was always there for us no matter what. Poppy Bob knew everything and if he didn't know - he made stuff up really fast. He will be sadly missed. Sleep peacefully Bob (Pop). Love you".

Bob Philpott will be remembered well by different areas of the Molong and District community. His care and devotion to the lives of others - his spiritual faith - his genuine and honest approaches to the various roles and positions he held in the workplace, and in volunteering roles made a difference to the lives of a huge number of people. His life was worthwhile ... Bob Philpott made a difference to all of our lives in Molong today, yesterday and future Molong.

He will be remembered. Now sleeping peacefully.

MOLONG EXPRESS, Thursday 8 February 2024

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One year he got me a dress that was two sizes too small and the note read 'Looking forward to seeing you in this' So the following year, tor his birthday, I bought him a coffin and put the same note in it!

This bartender is in a bar, when this really pretty lady walks up and says in a sexy seductive voice, "May I please speak to your manager?"

He says, "Not right now, is there anything I can help you with?" She replies, "I don't know if your the man to talk to...its kind of personal..."

Thinking he might get lucky, he goes, "I'm pretty sure I can handle your problem, miss." She then looks at him with a smile, and puts two of her fingers in his mouth...and he begins sucking them, thinking "I'm in!!!" She goes, "Can you give the manager something for me?" The bartender nods...yes. "Tell him there's no toilet paper in the ladies restroom."

My husband and I were dressed and ready to go out for a lovely evening of dinner and theatre.

Having been burgled in the past, we turned on a 'night light' and the answering machine, then put the cat in the backyard.

When our cab arrived, we walked out our front door and our rather tubby cat scooted between our legs inside, then ran up the stairs.

Because our cat likes to chase our budgie we really didn't want to leave them unchaperoned so my husband ran inside to retrieve her and put her in the back yard again.

Because I didn't want the taxi driver to know our house was going to be empty all evening, I explained to him that my husband would be out momentarily as he was just bidding goodnight to my mother.

A few minutes later he got into the cab all hot and bothered, and said (to my growing horror and amusement) as the cab pulled away.

"Sorry it took so long but the stupid thing was hiding under the bed and I had to poke her backside with a coat hanger to get her to come out! She tried to take off so I grabbed her by the neck and wrapped her in a blanket so she wouldn't scratch me like she did last time. But it worked! I hauled her bum down the stairs and threw her into the backyard.... she had better not poo in the vegetable garden again."

The silence in the taxi was deafening....

WORD SEARCH

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QUICK CROSSWORD

Paddy and Mick were driving along when they came up to a road junction.

Paddy said to Mick ''What's it like on your side?'' Mick said ''It's the same but without the steering wheel.''

The next time your wife or husband gets angry, drape a towel over her/his shoulders and say "Now you're super angry" Maybe they will laugh.

Maybe you'll die.

Annie, 6 years old, gets home from school.

She had her first family planning lesson at school.

Her mother, very interested, asks;" How did it go?"

"I died of shame!" She answers!

Why? Her Mother asked.

Annie said, "Kate from down the road, says that the stork brings babies.

Sally next door said you can buy babies at the orphanage.

Pete in my class says you can buy babies at the hospital."

Her mother answers laughingly, "But that's no reason to be ashamed?"

"No, but I can't tell them that we were so poor that you and daddy had to make me yourselves!"

Shortly after a British Airways flight had reached its cruising altitude, the Captain announced: 'Ladies and Gentlemen, this is your Captain.

Welcome to Flight 293, non-stop from London Heathrow to Toronto. The weather ahead is good, so we should have a smooth, uneventful flight. So sit back, relax and... OH, MY GOD !'

Silence followed!

Some moments later the Captain came back on the PA; 'Ladies and gentlemen, I'm sorry if I scared you. While I was talking to you, a flight attendant accidentally spilled a cup of hot coffee in my lap. You should see the front of my pants!'

One Newfie passenger yelled, 'lord tunderen begorrah, you should see the back of mine!

Across 1 Overindulge (6) 4 Tone of voice (6) 8 Nip (5) 9 Allude to (7) 10 Rearrangement of letters (7) 11 Exhilarate (5) 12 Type of carpet (9) 17 More aged (5) 19 Accepted as true without proof (7) 21 Unauthorised absence from school (7) 22 Abnormally high temperature (5) 23 Dejection (6) 24 Tools used for boring holes (6) Down 1 Tree of the willow family (6) 2 US state (7) 3 Old anaesthetic (5) 5 Satisfied (7)

6 Heather genus (5) 7 Underground passage (6) 9 Fleeting (9) 13 Sailor (7)

14 Taking away (7) 15 Type of drum (3-3) 16 Embellishes (6) 18 Narcotics (5) 20 More secure (5)

5 Playwright admits art involvement (9) 6 Stick with a fishy name? (5) 7 Paper money produced by musician (5) 8 Get to know a sort of small truck (4,2) 12 Lilacs Mae gathered or some other flowers (9) 16 Fast bowler going round front of

transatlantic ship (7) 17 Take in first two letters before brothers turn up (6) 18 Enclosure for fuel entered by Rolls-Royce (6) 19 Copper embargo for islander? (5) 20 Animal from eastern country (5) 23 A successful blow? (3)

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD Across 1 Set free or let out again? (8) 6 Be successful in swindle (3) 9 Publication for children? (5) 10 Titled Turk this month in opposition (7) 11 A bone can keep breaking! (7) 13 Gather in the morning on a steamship (5) 14 A hat for the country?

(6) 15 The rest of Spain? (6) 19 A basket an Indian has left behind (5) 21 Stable men let Ross get upset (7) 22 Bizarre form of heater (7) 23 A Greek poet's pigeon?

(5) 24 Fellow coming back to give silent assent (3) 25 Royalist going crazy on his own? (8) Down 2 Oriental festival on the first of November (7) 3 The day before a girl is found (3) 4 Rascal going to island for prawns (6)

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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CLASSIFIEDS

PHONE: 02 0448 231 180 • Email: molongex@bigpond.net.au

PUBLIC NOTICES MOLONG SHOW SOCIETY INC. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Annual General Meeting of the Molong Show Society Inc, When: Monday 4th March 2024.

Time: 6:30pm Location: Molong Showground, Euchareena Road, Molong.

All members are welcome to attend.

If you have any questions please contact Jillian Pennisi, Secretary, 0427 248 846.

MOLONG SHOW SOCIETY INC. SPECIAL RESOLUTION MEETING

PUBLIC NOTICES VOICE OF CABONNE

Will be holding a community briefing on the proposed Kerr’s Creek Wind Farm some of which is proposed to be located in Dubbo/Wellington Council areas and Cabonne Council.

19 February @ 6pm Molong RSL Club Hear what Federal Leader of the National Party, David Littleproud, thinks? And, Sam Farraway Former Shadow Minister for Regional Transport and Roads.

Local MP’s and Cabonne Council lors, RES (developer) and affected landholders have also been invited.

Discover The Molong/District Story @ the Molong Museum NOW OPEN Thursdays and Sundays 10 am - 2 pm (formerly the Golden Fleece Inn building) Cnr Gidley/Riddell Street Sue Milne 0400 425 015 The way we lived, worked, created, made a living, grew foods, made foods to share, entertained, learnt, cared, loved

CELEBRATE IN STYLE BANJO PATERSON’S 160TH BIRTHDAY

UNITING CHURCH

Theme for 2024: ‘The Two of Us’ Sponsored by Cabonne Women Writers Group AIM To encourage writers in rural Australia ENTRY DETAILS Entry form (overleaf) must be completed & submitted with your entry Both your completed entry form and submission to be emailed to cabonneww@ gmail.com COMPETITION GUIDELINES Entry is FREE – there is no entry fee Entrants must be 16 Years+ to enter the competition. There are two categories: POETRY and SHORT STORY. All entries judged collectively with only one prize being awarded – First Prize $300

Application for Appointment of Board Members Manildra Showground and Public Recreation Reserve Land Manager Ever wondered who is responsible for keeping Crown reserves operating?

Countless facilities like showgrounds, local halls and parks are run by Statutory Land Manager Boards, made up of people just like you. People who understand the need and have a desire to manage public land and assets for the benefit of the entire community.

CONTACT : cabonneww@gmail. com For an entry form and competition conditions.

Entries close on Thursday 29 February, 2024 at 5.00pm Winner announced Wednesday 20 March 2024

Your role as a Board Member is voluntary, but the rewards of giving something back to the community are priceless.

We are looking for a good mix of people with a variety of skills, however, sound business and financial management skills and objective decision-making expertise would be a distinct advantage.

CATEGORIES POETRY Entries to be no longer than 30 lines SHORT STORY 500 word limit PRIZES Entries from both categories will be judged collectively There will only be one prize awarded – First Prize $300 There may be two Highly Commended Certificates awarded at Judge’s discretion Winning entries will have opportunities to be published

Don’t let this opportunity to do something for yourself and your community pass you by – contact us today.

The Manildra Showground and Public Recreation Reserve Land Manager manages the Reserve No. 84207 at Manildra notified on 22 February 1963 for Public Recreation, Showground. The term of appointment will be for a period not exceeding 5 years.

Application for membership can be made via portal.crownland.nsw.gov.au All applications are required to be lodged by 8 March 2024.

For further information contact: Natalie Wilkinson on (02) 6391 3674 or go to reservemanager.crownland.nsw.gov.au

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MOLONG COMMUNITY CHURCH Australian Christian Churches Contact Ps Deon Stapelberg Ph 0498 659 703 For meeting details

Anglican Parish of Cudal-Molong St John’s Molong Every Sunday 10.00am

Communion with Kids Church - If available (Cnr of Edward & Bank Sts, Molong)

St James’ Cudal 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month 3.00pm

St Luke’s Manildra 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month 10.00am

Communion with Kids Chat (Packham Dr, Manildra opposite Old Orange Rd)

St Alban’s Toogong 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month 3.00pm CLAIM THE DATE for 2024!

February 15 Molong Museum Open 10am 17 February Banjo Paterson Molong Poetry Brawl, Freemasons Hotel 18 Banjo’s Sunday Roast Lunch Freemasons Hotel 18 Molong Museum Open 10am 19 Kerrs Creek WindFarm Special Meeting - Molong RSL @ 6 pm 22 Molong Museum Open 10am 25 Banjo’s Sunday Roast Lunch Freemasons Hotel 25 Bill & Bob’s Market Day @ Freemasons 2 p.m.

25 Banjo’s 160th Birthday celebration with afternoon tea and a rare opportunity to visit the historic woolshed @ Boree Cabonne (Cudal) Time 2.30 pm

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9.30 - 11.30

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FOR SALE

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1st Sunday of the month Molong 11am 3rd Sunday 9am Manildra 11am Molong 5th Sunday 10 am Molong

OPEN WRITING COMPETITION

SB1384

We, Molong Show Society, has resolved all Molong Show Members from 2023 are financial members for 2024 and eligible to vote, subject to constitution rule, at the Annual General Meeting.

For those who wish to become Molong Show Society Members, prior to the Annual General Meeting (4th March 2024), please complete the application, and submit for review/approval.

Application form can be found on our website: www.molongshow.com or contact Jillian Pennisi, Secretary, 0427 248 846 to obtain a copy.

Application form submission to be email molong.show@gmail.com by Friday 23rd February 2024 If you have any questions please contact Jillian Pennisi, Secretary, 0427 248 846.

CHURCH NOTICES

Country afternoon Tea Party in the recently refurbished historic Woolshed @ Boree Cabonne (Cudal) Sunday 25 February 2024, 2.30 p.m.

Poetry by the sensational Mel and Susie (past Australian Champions) Enjoy local performers Mark Oates reciting Banjo’s work Geoff Tonkin Bush Music $30 per person For more information and to book in phone Sue Milne 0400 425 015 or Elizabeth Griffin 0437 868 595

Date/Time: Monday 4th March 2024.

Location: Molong Showground, Euchareena Road, Molong.

Meeting Start: 7.00pm Special Resolution Motion: To confirm and endorse the amended Molong Show Society Constitution.

MOLONG SHOW SOCIETY INC. MEMBERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT

PUBLIC NOTICES

Communion with Kids Chat (Forbes Street, Toogong - top end)

The Molong Express 2 Euchareena Road, (PO Box 38) Molong NSW 2866. Ph: (02) 0448 231 180. 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

Molong Central School Term 1 Week 2 Sport Kindergarten their week went, they had only positive things to say:

Welcome to Kindergarten!

Molong Golf The Ghostwalker

Unfortunately there was again only a small turnout for twilight golf on Friday. This time there were only six players so we played holes ten, eleven and twelve twice.

Scott Weekes teamed up with his wife Jane, Matt and Harry Philpott and Mark Oates and myself. After we played the six holes all scores were even so we left it at that.

Three of us managed to lose a golf ball each on the eleventh hole and Harry managed to snap the head off his driver on the tenth.

Sunday morning saw eighteen players for a two person ambrose event. After handicaps were adjusted it was again Stubba who won on the day. I tell ya, Stubba can partner with the worst player on the course, which he did on Sunday, and still win. He hit some great shots and if our putting was a bit better it would have been a better score.

There was no such thing as golf etiquette as far as Troy Warner was concerned on Sunday.

He continually sledged me the whole game and even had the temerity to roll another golf ball in front of Stubba when he was about to putt. Revenge will be sweet.

Former resident John Earle was visiting his son Matt and had a game with us. Doug Watson came back for more punishment, Beau had a hit and Mark “Bro” Oates wasn’t happy with his game but was strong on golf etiquette.

It can happen to the better golfers and Scott Weekes who is in the good golfer category managed to “shank” one off the second tee on Sunday but apparently those mis-hits were few and far between.

You never know what can eventuate from a conversation in the pub on Saturday night but apparently Ged and Adrian O’Brien enjoyed a few beverages and next thing Adrian’s at golf on Sunday morning.

There was no sign of Ged but he managed to join us by the second hole.

We are so excited to welcome our 2024 Kindergarten students to the Molong Central School family! Here are some snap shots from their first day at big school.

High School

Year 7 A huge welcome to the Year 7 class of 2024! They officially began at Molong Central School on Thursday 1st February and have had a very positive start. They should be congratulated on their outstanding behaviour and engagement in all their subjects. When asked how

Quotes Thomas Gavin “It was a good first week, different to Primary but better” Charlotte Lowder “I really liked the variety of subjects we have in secondary” Hayden Thompson-Blanch “It was good, I loved PE” Piper Chase “I really enjoyed getting to hang out with my friends” Brodie Robinson “I liked playing handball with my friends” Blaze Cromie “I like getting to know new people” Scarlette Brooks “I liked meeting new and interesting people”

Jack comes into a lot of money and being a keen golfer he decides to play some of the remote golf courses around Australia. So since he’s got so much money he hires a BMW motor vehicle to travel around in. He’s travelling from a remote golf course to the next one when he stops in this one horse town for petrol. As he’s filling the tank the attendant comes out and as Jack bends forward to check the fuel nozzle two golf tees fall out of his shirt pocket.

Not knowing the first thing about golf the attendant asks, “What are those for,” pointing at the tees.

Jack replies “They’re for resting my balls on when I’m driving.”

“Fair flamin dinkum,” the attendant says “BMW sure do think of everything.”

Twilight golf is on again on Friday. We are not actually playing an event but a few of us will be out having a hit, 5.30pm for 6pm and again on Sunday morning 8.30am for 9am.

Everyone is of course welcome to come and have a hit with us.

This Week’s Royal Molong Golf Club ‘say what you think’ quiz. Best entry judged by Sunday golfers will be rewarded with a golf ball.

“Two golfers were playing the 2nd hole at the Royal Molong Golf course when the first long drive accidentally hit another golfer.

Lying on the ground in complete agony, holding his private parts, one of the (unamed golfers) ran to the bloke now in a foetal position and says ...”

Quiz: What did the golfer say to the bloke?

Let’s print the answers in the Molong

AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS COMING TO MOLONG NOVEMBER/ DECEMBER 2024 December.

More details coming soon

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‘Blue Hills’ 1544 Forest Reefs Rd, Orange I A Mix of Country & Lifestyle Escape to the serene beauty of ‘Blue Hills’, a 38.35 Ha (94 Ac) haven located 3.5 hrs from Sydney CBD & 15 mins from Orange.

• 3 bed homestead, beautifully kept gdns + lawn tennis ct • Wood fire htg + r/c in the games rm & extra living area • 3 spacious living areas all flooded with natural light • Large ent. area with spectacular views over the gardens • 2 stand shearing shed, complete with power connected • Fencing is steel post and hinge joint, and all presents in good to new stock-proof condition

SOLD PRIOR TO

3 A 1 B 2 C ‘Part Sunnyview’ Forest Reefs Road, Orange I A Hidden Gem

Auction Friday 22nd March, 10:30am Venue 152 William Street, Bathurst Ben Redfern 0457 770 062 Katie Christopherson 0400 637 559 eldersem.com.au * Approx.

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Auction Friday 8th March, 10:30am Venue 152 William Street, Bathurst Ben Redfern 0457 770 062 Katie Christopherson 0400 637 559 eldersem.com.au * Approx.

AUCTION

271 Yuranigh Road, NSW I Modern Living and a Terrific Location Conveniently located only 20* mins from Orange or 5* mins back to Molong. Sitting on a very productive 5 hectares, this property is more than suitable to run a few livestock to help supplement an income.

• Modern 4 bed, 2 bath, steel frame, brick home • Large o/plan living w/ option for a 2nd living space • Kitchen with double oven and large island bench • Wood fire + r/c split systems for year round comfort • Situated on 5 hectares with established trees/gdn • 15x6m 2 dr, 5 bay sealed shed w/pwr & concrete flrs • Four fenced paddocks, 3 with water troughs

Escape to the landscapes of ‘Part Sunnyview’, a hidden gem nestled on the southern boundary of ‘Sunnyview.’ This 33* acre block is bordered by the convenience of sealed roads, including Forest Road, Waldergrave Rd & Reynolds Lane, providing easy access.

• Formerly subdivided into three paddocks, the grounds now merge into one, creating a blank canvas for your agricultural endeavors • Boundary fencing is sound for cattle and sheep • This place has a small dam fit for stock • A large bore producing 7,200ltrs per hour

Auction Friday 8th March, 10:30am Venue 152 William Street, Bathurst Ben Redfern 0457 770 062 Katie Christopherson 0400 637 559 eldersem.com.au * Approx.

MOLONG EXPRESS, Thursday 15 February 2024

‘Willunga’ 548 Emu Swamp Road, Orange I Location, Production and Tranquility The property ‘Willunga’ spans over 107.5 hectares.

• Architecturally designed solar passive home with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a study, and modern amenities • Energy-efficient with double-glazed windows, underfloor heating in bathrooms & laundry, and wood fire and split-system heating and cooling • Water from two 7500 gallon rainwater tanks • Steel cattle yards with a loading ramp, crush, and holding/working yards

For Sale Contact Agent Ben Redfern 0457 770 062 Kurt Waterford 0439 642 390 eldersem.com.au * Approx.