Molong Express 21 May 2020

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H Hardware Competition

Your ideas wanted $100 voucher on offer

What should go in one of the most famous windows in Molong?

As part of their committment to Molong and their hardware store on the corner of Bank Street - H Hardware are asking for community input into how to decorate the prominent art deco style window following a complete repaint of the building's exterior.

Ideas are sought for the window on the right (above) over the next month.

Nothing is ruled out of the question said Steve McMillan, Manager of H Hardware Molong.

"Historic (or new) photos, art or objects or just an idea we can follow through on are all welcome."

H Hardware will manage the fitting out they are just looking for a good idea from the community.

A $100 store voucher is on offer for the idea chosen.

So get your thinking caps on. The window is a prominent feature of the town and is passed by thousands of visitors.

If you have a photo or photos to contribute Steve will scan and return them while you wait.

Drop in or send your ideas to: sales@ molonghh.com.au

$2.00 inc gst

Covid-19 Clinic opens in Orange

A GP-led respiratory clinic established as part of the Australian Government’s $2.4 billion health package response to COVID-19 opened on Wednesday May 20.

The clinic will assess patients with mild to moderate COVID19-like symptoms, reducing pressure on our hospital emergency departments and other local general practices.

MP for Calare and Minister for Decentralisation and Regional Education Andrew Gee, said the local clinic is best placed to support people with fever, cough, sore throat, and other respiratory symptoms, while avoiding the risk of infection to other members of the community.

“I encourage anyone in the local community experiencing these symptoms to call the clinic or go online to book an appointment,” Mr Gee said.

“The community has done a great job in keeping local cases low throughout this pandemic, and we want to keep it that way.

“This respiratory clinic is another great example of the Central West being on the front foot to keep our communities safe by identifying cases quickly.

Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) CEO Andrew Harvey says “This respiratory clinic provides additional capacity to support early detection and reinforce services,

and I’m very grateful for the support of Bloomfield Medical Centre in helping to set up this important addition to our COVID-19 infrastructure,” Mr Harvey said.

• Location: Bloomfield Medical Centre carpark, 1530 Forest Road Orange, opposite the Orange Health Service.

• People with mild to moderate respiratory symptoms can make a booking by phoning Bloomfield Medical Group on 02 5335 6666 or by going online at www.hotdoc.com. au (search for Orange Respiratory Clinic).

(Above) Andrew Gee (far right) with Andrew Harvey - CEO of the Western NSW Primary Health Network Dr Gabriel Shannon - Clinical Leader, Orange Respiratory Clinic Jo Marjoram - Lead Nurse, Orange Respiratory Clinic, Tabitha Jones - COVID-19 Response Coordinator, Western NSW Primary Health Network Ann Carter - Practice Manager of the Orange Respiratory Clinic.

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News with Snr Constable Tim Bugeia

Driver charged twice in 2 hours: Driver charged with drink driving twice in 2 hours – Manildra/Orange About 10:15pm on Friday 24 April 2020, police stopped a vehicle on the Henry Parkes Way, Manildra and submitted the driver to a roadside breath test which returned a positive result. The driver, a 30-year-old man from Dubbo, was arrested and taken to Molong Police Station where a secondary test was conducted which allegedly returned a reading of 0.072 grams of alcohol in 210 litres of breath. The driver, who possessed a provisional driver’s licence, was issued with a Field Court Attendance Notice to attend Orange Local Court charged with the offence of drive with a low-range prescribed concentration of alcohol.

Hours later, at about 12:15am on Saturday 25 April 2020, the driver was again arrested after he returned a second positive roadside breath test when stopped by police on Bathurst road, Orange. The driver was taken to Orange Police Station where he was submitted to a secondary test which allegedly returned a reading of 0.054 grams of alcohol in 210 litres of breath. The driver was issued with a Field Court Attendance Notice for the offence of drive with a low-range prescribed concentration of alcohol, his

licence was suspended and confiscated along with the key to his vehicle.

Please cover your load: Reminder to cover your load whilst travelling to waste management facilities within Cabonne Shire It is being increasingly noticed that refuse is littering roadways surrounding both the Manildra and Cumnock waste management facilities, in particularly Yellowbox Road, Manildra and Baldry Road, Cumnock. Under the Road Rules 2014, it is an offence to drive or tow a vehicle with an unsecured load. Offences committed under this Act could carry penalties which include a $457 fine and three demerit points.

Suspicious occurrences – Molong

About 10:00 pm on Sunday 17 May 2020, police received report of two males looking in the front yard of an address on Gidley Street, Molong. Another report was received about a suspicious vehicle in the area about the same time, the vehicle only described as a black utility. Police are urging the community to be vigilant and

report suspicious occurrences to Molong Police Station 63668500 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Caught driving with a disqualified licence:

A 47-year-old Orange man will face court in August with a driving offence.

About 1:00 pm on Friday 15 May 2020, the man was detected by police driving on Hill Street, Molong and stopped for a random breath test. Checks revealed that the man’s licence was allegedly disqualified, and he was subsequently issued with a Field Court Attendance Notice for the offence of drive licence disqualified (second offence).

(Below) Local residents, Marie and Betty, are pleased to be able to catch up again over a pleasant cup of coffee in Bank Street.

Naomi (far left) of the Barnsey’s team is also pleased to see customers returning again after the recent easing of the Corona-19 restrictions.

The Molong Bakery, Sweetness Cafe, Ben at Hunky Chunky Pies/Coffee Cafe are all pleased to be welcoming back their regular customers - and after 1 June travellers, tourists to this area after further easing of restrictions.

HELIUM BALLOONS We are now taking orders Available in store for pick up between 9.30-4pm Weekdays.

Ordering also available online We have Foil Balloons ranging from Happy Birthdays, Numbers, Celebrations & Novelty.

And A huge range of coloured latex balloons to add to your celebration bouquet.

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68 GIDLEY ST, MOLONG

$387,000

Versatile • Solid cement rendered home with so much to offer • Large 1857m2 block, fully fenced with side access and large enough for dual occupancy development (Council approval required) • Plenty of living space and a yard to match, sheds for all those boys toys • 3 bedrooms and character filled with 9ft ornate ceilings, wide halls, formal lounge & dining, bright and sunny family room • Established trees and gardens, immaculate inside and out

29 PARK STREET, MOLONG Spread Your Wings • Elevated with distant view, double block of approx.

1580m2 • This large family home is built over 2 levels, offering plenty of space for the family to spread their wings.

• Lower level: 2 bedrooms, ensuite, bathroom, lounge, kitchen, family & office, entertainment area • Upper level: 2 oversized bedrooms, sitting room and bathroom, balcony • Inspections are available with strict guidelines

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4 WELLINGTON ST, MOLONG

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$285,000 Affordable First Home • Affordable entry to the property market • Elevated 3 bedroom home on large 1353m2 block • Handy rear lane access • Sunny north facing living areas • New bathroom, new carpet and freshly painted • Great entertainment deck with peaceful outlook

11 SHANNON ST, MOLONG

$279,000

Affordable Investment – A1 Tenants • Elevated with rural view • 3 bedrooms, all with built-in • Ensuite, good size bathroom & extra loo on laundry • Separate lounge; combined dining & kitchen • Living areas open to east face deck • A1 tenant who wants to stay on • Upgrade the deck and enjoy the vista

14 RAILWAY PDE, CUMNOCK

$120,000

• Country style cottage in quiet location • Features 2 large bedrooms; the main with bay window; and the veranda has been enclosed for additional rooms • Separate spacious north facing lounge has bi-fold doors opening to the large dining • High ornate ceilings, picture rails and fire place are typical of this era, built around 1937.

• Single lock up garage, close to school

8 MCARDLE ST, MOLONG

$89,000 67 PARK ST, MOLONG

Elevated Building Site • Building blocks are few and this little beauty allows you the opportunity to create something different, getting away from the standard cement slab construction.

• The elevation allows you to build over different levels.

• Take advantage of the visita and build a deck to be the envy of your friends, alfresco dining at its best!

• The block is approx. 780m2 with a frontage of approx. 15m; depth of 42m & back boundary 22mtr.

$155,000

Superb Building Block • Lot 69 has already sold, so don’t miss your opportunity • Appprox 975m2, fully fenced, all services • Elevated with north to rear aspect • Close to Molong Central K-12 School • Quiet street with great neighbours • Handy rear access and garage already on the block • You won’t get a block this size for the price in Orange

MOLONG REAL ESTATE 42 Bank Street, Molong

Phone: 6366 8800

REAL ESTATE SALES: Kerry Hicks – 0427 668 800 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: Andrew Hicks - 0488 668 953 and Julie Kent WEB: www@molongre.com.au Email: office@molongre.com.au

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Short & Sweet NSW schools coronavirus shutdown is ending next week NSW schools will see students back in the classrooms next week, but its not going to be business as usual for children and teachers amid remaining coronavirus restrictions.

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian previously said she wanted kids back in the classroom from Term 3, beginning July 21, but has since brought forward the date by about nine weeks.

“The health advice is very clear: a return to full-time face-to-face teaching is safe,” Ms Berejiklian said.

Under the new guidelines, students will be able to use the school library, continue with apprenticeships, attend after-school care and mingle in the schoolyard.

However, school excursions including camps, as well as work experience, debating and sport with other school communities will not be permitted.

Catholic and private schools are under no obligation to follow suit.

NSW Catholic Schools said it aimed to have all 250,000 students back by the end of May, though no exact date has been provided yet.

Orange Council to test return of ‘bulky waste’ collection Orange residents will be asked what they think about the re-introduction of a city-wide bulky waste collection.

The latest Orange City Council meeting decided to put the draft annual budget on display for community comment.

The draft budget includes the re-introduction of a city-wide bulky waste collection, paid for by an extra waste charge on rate-payers.

Under the proposal every rate-payer would be charged an extra annual waste fee of $11.35 for annual bulky-waste collection, whether they use the service or not.

Orange Mayor Reg Kidd believes there will be support for a bulky-waste collection.

Regional holidays reopen Premier Gladys Berejiklian has encouraged people interstate to book a holiday in NSW, after announcing coronavirus travel restrictions would be scrapped from June 1.

Ms Berejiklian said removing the non-essential travel ban was “great news” and that NSW was “always open to welcome people from other states”.

The NRMA has welcomed the Government’s announcement saying the removal of the nonessential travel ban means families can enjoy holidays within NSW again giving a much needed boost to regional tourism.

The NRMA is one of the largest owners and operators of holiday parks in Australia with 50 across the country including 22 in NSW.

Don’t stop seeking medical care during COVID-19!

MP for Calare and Minister for Decentralisation and Regional Education Andrew Gee, is urging locals to continue to seek medical care throughout the coronavirus pandemic, and not to shy away due to possible anxiety to attend appointments in medical settings.

The Government’s expanded Medicaresubsidised telehealth services have increased remote access to essential primary health care, including for regular health check-ups, via telephone or through video conferencing services. This also extends to subsidising home delivery services for Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medications.

“It’s vitally important that local residents’ dayto-day health doesn’t suffer because of anxiety to attend a health service provider, or uncertainty on how to access telehealth services that may be available,” said Mr Gee. “It’s estimated that roughly 7000 cancers could go undiagnosed throughout the coronavirus pandemic as one in ten people are putting off going to the doctor for various reasons.

“It’s essential that you continue with any regular health services such as blood tests and screenings for chronic conditions, such as cancer, as these are leading causes of illness, disability and death in Australia,” said Mr Gee.

Australian National Field days monitoring government advice The Australian National Field Days is scheduled to be held on the 22nd, 23rd and 24th October 2020.

The Australian National Field Days Committee are constantly monitoring the advice of Health and Government departments in relation to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. As the situation is changing rapidly, we are carefully monitoring the impact on our event and will keep you up to date.

“At this stage we are planning to run the Australian National Field Days event and still are still 5 months out” said Sam Connell ANFD Chairman.

Thank you to those 150+ exhibitors who have already booked for 2020. We are taking bookings and deposits only at this stage and are still planning all other aspects of the event. All other processes involved with applications will commence once we have confirmed we are able to go proceed.

The Salvo’s advise “We can’t knock on doors this Red Shield Appeal, but our services are in greater need than ever before. Join us for the Digital Doorknock and raise funds for those in need - it only takes a few clicks!

80% of the money raised from the Red Shield Appeal Digital Doorknock in the region will stay in the region to help fund local initiatives that support those who are experiencing homelessness, addiction, financial hardship, domestic violence and difficulties arising from COVID-19. The remaining 20% supports the addiction recovery centres, crisis and short-term accommodation and refuges across Australia.

These centres have supported and will continue to support people from our own community.

Go to digitaldoorknock.salvationarmy.org. au/ orange-salvos If you do not wish to donate online call the local Salvation Army branch on 0429 668 803 and they will organise a pick-up.

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Steady river flows sustain Orange’s water storage

Consistently high flows in the Macquarie River have kept the Macquarie to Orange pipeline pumps flowing, gradually building Orange’s water storage levels.

Orange Mayor Reg Kidd said he was delighted to see the latest analysis of Orange’s water outlook.

“The pipeline pumps were turned on in mid-February after some good widespread falls of rain,” Cr Reg Kidd said. “At the time we were hoping they would keep running for a week or two. Now, three months later in mid-May, I am over the moon that they are still running.”

“It all comes down to the NSW Water Minister making the decision to let us turn on the pumps at the lower trigger-point of 38 megalitres per day, instead of the previous 119.

“In those three months we’ve been able to pump every day with the flow in the river always above that point. In that same period there been 15 days when we’ve been below the old trigger point.

“We’ve pumped around 800 megalitres from the Macquarie into Suma Park, and that’s only taken a tiny fraction of the water as it made its way to Burrendong dam. In the same period there‘s only been 183 megalitres from natural run-off into the dam from Summer Hill Creek.

Since the start of May stormwater harvesting has added 42 megalitres to our storage.

After reviewing the latest analysis of storage levels and water consumption, Orange City Council’s water managers have further pushed back the date when Level 6 restrictions could begin.

“Based on the conservative assumption that there are no further flows from any source into Suma Park, we’re now in the position where we can push back the start of Level 6 water restrictions until

November 6,” Cr Reg Kidd said.

“That means pushing them back six months.”

“That’s such a turnaround from the start of the year. I remember standing on the foreshores of the dam in January. The prediction then was we’d be going into the harsh Level 6 water restrictions on the 1st of May. Since then, there’s been steady flows from the pipeline, the first natural inflows from Summer Hill Creek in fifteen months and a fantastic response from the people of Orange to reduce their water use.”

Data points to pipeline’s major impact Orange City Council Infrastructure Committee chair Cr Jeff Whitton said the latest analysis of Orange’s water outlook points to the significant impact of the Macquarie pipeline.

“Based on the actual figures, it’s clear now that without the flows from the pipeline, Orange would have gone into Level 6 water restrictions back in March this year,” Cr Jeff Whitton said.

“As it stands now, even if the dry weather of recent years continued, we’re looking realistically at the probability we won’t go into Level 6 anytime soon.”

“As a community we all need to realise that our water storage is still only at 25 per cent. We’ve got a long way to come back from this drought, and we all must continue to play our part in saving water.

“It’s encouraging though, to see data based on the impact of the pipeline and stormwater harvesting during a drought, that will see us climb out of this situation. Together with the other water infrastructure projects we’re working on, we’ll have the level of water security we need as a community to grow.”

Good business news Take a peep through the glass door at ‘Booful’ in Bank Street to see an exciting new business being set up by Wendy Henry who comes from an extensive professional career in retail, hospitality, training, marketing and promotion.

The sign on the windows states that the new business will be a mix of Lizzie Kelly’s (previous owner) Booful range and Donna Carlson’s Australian Woolshed range which operated from the premises next door. Adding Wendy’s much loved range to the mix will bring to Molong a unique new look business which is sure to bring customers from near and far.

Let’s welcome Wendy to Bank Street and thank her for helping Molong to re-emerge from the past few months to an exciting new future.

Cudal : Take another look

5 minutes with Kurt Adams of Ray White Emms Mooney

by Rozzi Smith

The Molong Express invites readers to take a weekend drive to the small rural village of Cudal - located in Cabonne Country - an easy 20 minute drive from Molong along good roads which make their way past picturesque paddocks brimming with agribiz initiatives and stunning rural landscapes.

I like this village for a number of reasons the historical buildings of architectural designs reminding visitors of how and when the township was built, and the reasons why.

The community park is a splendid spot for picnics and a safe haven for children to play - as well as the nearby Boree Creek where platypus are regularly sighted near the bridge.

The annual Cudal Show is not to be missed and will hopefully be held again in the Springtime.

Then there's the Cabonne Food, Wine and Cultural Centre - a community project that opens on weekends. Full of history, local art, crafts and foods to buy, delicious Devonshire Teas and good coffee to enjoy. The added bonus is the building which houses this centre - Corden's Store a fine example of a retail/commercial model of the late 1800's. I love having 'a dip' in the local swimming pool in the summer. Right now, I can hardly wait to visit the new Platypus Cafe (and accommodation) centre in the middle of town. Remember the motel in the main street?

Take another look ... there are new owners with vision and new residents seeking lifestyle and self-employment opportunities, willing to invest, willing to build onto ideas of the past to help take Cudal to a new future.

Cudals 'The Platypus Cafe and Accommodation Centre' now open for good food, coffee, accommodation ... and visitors. Stunning!

5 Main St Cudal, (02) 6364 2109

The grande lady of Cudal - the Corden's Store established during the 1800's operated as a busy centre where farm settlers bought everything from grocery items, clothing, stock supplies, down to boiled lollies for treats for children. Did a bushranger or two call into this store?

Probably, given the goldfields in the area ... the horse driven coaches loaded with gold from the diggings heading to the city. (R) History and Memories live on in the same building - now called the Cabonne Food, Wine and Cultural Centre.

(R) Kurt Adams joined Ben Redfern and the Bank Street team of Ray White Emms Mooney over two and a half years ago.

It's pleasing to know after talking to Kurt this week and Kerry Hicks of

Molong Real Estate last week that Molong and Cabonne Country are progressing positively.

(Note: Kurt is the grandson of the highly respected Gloria and the late Bruce Adams of Garra/Manildra.)

Specialising in rural properties, lifestyle acreage, residential, stock sales across central tablelands and Question 1: How are your 2020 sales for rural properties since January compared with the same period in 2019?

Kurt: It's just as good - if not better.

Q2: What kind of properties are buyers looking for?

Kurt: All kinds.

Commodity prices are up (e.g. wheat, cattle, sheep etc) so properties with mixed farming opportunities are popular.

Also, small rural acreage - with or without homes - 50 acres and under providing lifestyle opportunities are also popular.

Q3: Has COVID-19 affected enquiries/sales? How? Kurt: No, the pandemic hasn't affected enquiries. The social isolation/distancing rules caused a slow down of activity for a couple of weeks with Sydney buyers not being able to travel to inspect properties.

All returned to normal in no time.

Q4: Is Cabonne Country a popular destination for buyers?

Kurt: 100% perfect - Cabonne being just three and a half hours drive from Sydney makes this region popular for city buyers as well as for people working in Orange. There is a rise in the level of enquiry from city residents seeking lifestyle changes.

Q5: Smaller village enquiries?: Kurt: Cudal, over the past 6 months is receiving more enquiry given its location close to Orange, Molong etc. Also, because Cudal offers a day care centre for working families, a state primary school, a safe and clean environment, sporting facilities etc. The level

of enquiry is rising towards residential, lifestyle acreage with a good enquiry on larger building blocks.

Enquiries for Cargo are also on the increase - given the village's location to Orange, the size of the village, school, etc.

Both of these villages are attracting good interest from young families.

Q6: Has the long drought affected sales and enquiries for rural properties?

Kurt: Not at all.

Q7: In Molong and Cabonne Country - what kind of residential homes are young families and investors looking for: Kurt: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, garaging ... I find a lot of the younger generation look for two bathrooms.

Saleyards ..... sheep and cattle both selling well at the moment due to the high restocker interest - and due to the rain we have had.

Generally?: Kurt: I think we (Cabonne Country) are on the road to an even more positive future. Cabonne offers a country lifestyle with the benefit of larger centres within 30 minutes away (Orange) and a 3.5 hours drive from Sydney. It's a fantastic location here in Cabonne.

Cabonne on the move ... but is something missing?

by Rozzi Smith

Maybe Cabonne Council does not talk enough to their communities - or maybe local communities do not talk enough with Cabonne Council? Something is missing in encouraging participation, feedback, sharing thoughts and ideas together.

Seriously, if the majority of keen residents (particularly the silent majority) are to take an interest, and encouraged to participate in the planning and development of their villages and towns - there needs to be better and more positive 'talking with each other'. Maybe a whole training program is needed?

This will take a different kind of learning to what Cabonne Council has offered in the past. Whilst there have/are initiatives like the Small Towns (??) meetings - where are the achievements of this group in bringing Cabonne's towns and villages together - and working together?

Then again, if we are to look at "why do some towns/ villages grow - whilst others languish?" Some experts say that the towns/villages who grow are those where the people, the

wider community are enthusiastic, committed etc.

Well, whilst I have had a career in believing in this key aspect ... something I see in Cabonne Country, today, proves to me that this alone, is not the answer.

Cabonne Council needs to have 'the fortitude' to make a very important decision for Cabonne Country. Naming Molong and Canowindra as the major centres.

Promoting this long needed 'decision' will communicate to business (particularly in business/light industrial attraction/ agribiz) that Cabonne Country is not just a place of unplaced jigsaw pieces who can't find larger pieces to belong to. Give Molong and Canowindra a title - and see, in time, the positive effects flowing onto the smaller villages surrounding the two major towns.

This move alone, may well stop the stifling parochialism that still exists between the towns and villages in Cabonne Country - to create a positive working relationship for the benefit of all.

MOLONG EXPRESS, Thursday 21 May 2020

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Features The Dirt Doctor’s Diary

with Rick Colless

An Express feature for our farming/grazing readers and home-gardeners

The importance of carbon – Pt 2

In the last edition of the Dirt Doctor’s Diary, we discussed the role of carbon in the Cycle of Life and how important it is in the production of food for all living organisms on the planet, and that all plant residues, crop stubbles, leaf litter and animal manures all play an important role in the creation of humus in the soil. Humus is that organic fraction in the soil which gives soil its capacity to store and recycle plant nutrients and allow our (usually) scarce rainfall to infiltrate the soil effectively so growing crops, orchards, pastures and home gardens can maximise production from the rain that falls naturally.

This time we will explore how the farmer and the gardener can ensure the raw organic material they have at their disposal converts into humus and ultimately improves the overall humus level in the soil. We will also estimate the actual amount of carbon that is involved in this process, and how that relates to atmospheric carbon dioxide.

To convert raw organic matter into humus, we need to make sure the soil microbial population is properly fed so they can convert the raw organic matter into humus. The key nutrients the soil microbes need are calcium, nitrogen and sulphur. They will also need phosphorous, potassium, magnesium and some sodium to build the proteins they require for their well being.

You may recall in the first edition of the Diary, we discussed the need to have 68% calcium, 15% magnesium and 3% potassium on the cation exchange sites in the clay colloids.

These percentages are required to ensure the soil microbial population is properly supplied with calcium, magnesium and potassium, with calcium and magnesium the most common nutrients required to be applied if they are in short supply.

Although most agricultural soils are low in plant available phosphorous, many are more than adequately supplied with phosphorous that is not plant available but is available to the soil microbes. The soil microbes access this phosphorous for their own needs, and when they die off the phosphorous is released as plant available P – all part of the nutrient recycling process.

Nitrogen is required at the rate of at least 1% of the weight of carbon that is being put into

the soil, in order to provide the microbes with sufficient nitrogen for reproduction. As wheat straw is approximately 70% carbon and every kilogram of grain produces about 1.5 kg of straw, we can easily calculate how much nitrogen we should be adding to the soil when incorporating cereal straw in a farming program: Assumed crop grain yield: 2,000 kg/ha Estimated straw incorporated: 3,000 kg/ha Amount of carbon present (70%): 2,100 kg/ha Nitrogen required (1% of carbon): 21 kg/ha (equivalent to 100 kg of sulphate of ammonia) Sulphur is also required, and if the soil analysis indicates a sulphur deficiency, it would be appropriate in the example above, to add sulphate of ammonia (21% nitrogen and 24% sulphur) at the rate of 100 kg/ha to the stubble just prior to incorporation. If soil sulphur levels are adequate, urea (46% nitrogen) should be used to provide the microbes with 21 kg/ha of nitrogen.

The humification of 1,000 kg of straw will produce approximately 75 kg of humus, so in this example 3,000 kg of straw will be converted into 225 kg of humus in the soil.

The added nitrogen would be converted into humus (assuming appropriate levels of required nutrients as well as moisture and temperature) which will become plant available later on as the humus decomposes further. This decomposition proceeds at a rate of approximately 5% per year in a natural system, but can be greatly accelerated by constant tillage exposing humus to oxidation.

If excess nitrogen is applied, the reverse process will occur. Excess nitrogen over raw organic material will stimulate the soil microbes to hunt for extra carbon, and they locate it in the stored humus, destroying it at the rate of 100 kg for every kilogram of nitrogen in excess. It is by this process, of crop residue burning or removal, over cultivation and the application of high rates of urea or anhydrous ammonia just prior to sowing, that has lead to the reduction of soil organic matter and the subsequent destruction of soil structure in many Australian agricultural soils.

Humus typically contains 52 – 60% carbon and 32 – 38% oxygen, and as such is a significant carbon sink in the environment. The amount of humus a soil can sustain varies with soil type, climatic and geographic conditions, with most humus stored in high rainfall coastal and tablelands regions, and the least in low rainfall far western regions.

In high rainfall areas with relatively high cation exchange Services Provided capacity soil, readily • Full soil analyses, interpretations and fertiliser oxidisable humus can recommendations for crops and pastures; be as high as 15 – 20%, • Plant tissue testing and analyses, interpretations and while in more arid recommendations; regions with a relatively • Farm, property and land planning including design, low cation exchange survey and construction supervision of soil and water capacity the humus conservation works, fencing and paddock design and level can be as low as 1 associated land management.

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View fron the Hill

Michelle Grattan

Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra

Bill Kelty’s five-point plan for coming out of COVID – if Scott Morrison is looking for ideas

Scott Morrison wants employers and employees to come out of the COVID crisis with a new level of co-operation that delivers for both sides as well as boosting the economy.

He’s set to outline his push for a compact with business and unions in an address on his economic agenda to the National Press Club next week.

Meanwhile he’s told The Australian: “Businesses have to have a competitive cost base. They have to be able to draw on the best of the skills base that match their needs and they have to be engaged in technology and they have to diversify into markets that will sustain them.

"Employees will be asking for a more flexible workplace … it works both ways, it’s a two-way street.

"There are things that have happened in workplaces in the past few months that may never have happened.

"There will be a new sense of urgency … with the economic devastation that has befallen us.”

Morrison wants to deal with “some sclerosis” he says has developed in the economy during the long stretch of good times.

Bill Kelty, former secretary of the ACTU, was a key figure in the “accord” between government and unions of the Hawke-Keating era.

It was a period of major reform that tackled a lot of “sclerosis” very successfully.

Kelty outlined to The Conversation a five-point plan he argues would suit today’s times.

1 Support a small real increase in the minimum wage, but phased in according to economic capacity, so workers “don’t bear the brunt of the COVID crisis as they did in the global financial crisis”.

2 Continue JobKeeper as necessary beyond its six-months September

Reg's Bench

end date, so the economy doesn’t fall off a second cliff. JobKeeper could be rejigged to pick up additional casual workers but with the benefit reduced for those now getting more than they were earning pre-COVID. he said.

3 Have a plan to fund from within Australia the government’s about $200 billion extra spending.

Kelty said this could be done by the government issuing “national recovery bonds”, to be bought by the Reserve Bank, which would then sell into the market, primarily to the superannuation funds. “These funds can be the main long-term source of investment in infrastructure and a significant source of capital to companies.”

4 Address a range of labour market issues. These should include improving training for jobs coming into greater demand such as in aged care and the environment, creating a more “positive” climate for enterprise bargaining, and phasing in better pay for occupations such as nursing and teaching.

5 Do not defer the already-legislated 2021 rise in the superannuation guarantee to 10% of wages (considerable opposition has been building including in the Liberal party to the legislated rises, which are due eventually to take the guarantee to 12%). This would ensure there was access to capital for businesses as well as consolidating the long-term retirement strategy, Kelty said.

Kelty maintained these measures would give workers confidence they wouldn’t lose out, and businesses greater certainty about costs, support for their operations, access to capital and a co-operative environment in which to make change.

(Continued page 15)

True Blue Aussie Recipes for the whole family The VEGEMITE brand has a history spanning over 90 years. Its story began in 1922 when the Fred Walker Company, which would later become Kraft Food Company, hired a young chemist to develop a spread from one of the richest known natural sources in the Vitamin B group – brewer’s yeast.

Whilst Vegemite is now owned by US company, Kraft Foods - it is still made in Port Melbourne.

A jar of Vegemite was the first product to be electronically scanned at an Australian supermarket in April, 1984. The one billionth jar of Vegemite was produced in 2008 and remains in production, in Australia today some 90 years later.

Vegemite Chicken Pasta is super easy to make and packed with flavour. Move over Vegemite Toast and Scrolls, there’s a new Vegemite recipe in town. Here it is ...

Equipment: Medium Saucepan, Medium Frying Pan Ingredients: 1 chicken breast diced 200 g spaghetti For the Marinade 2 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp mirin (What’s this? - See below) 2 tsp Vegemite 1 clove garlic chopped Place the garlic, soy sauce, Vegemite and mirin in a jar or small bowl and mix well. Pour over the chicken pieces and allow to marinate for 15 minutes. (The marinade is a stellar blend of two old favourites, honey and soy, with Japanese mirin (rice wine for cooking) to add a bit of sweetness and a dab of Vegemite for a savoury, ‘umami’ (Japanese word for ‘delicious, craving for more’) kick.

For the Sauce: 2 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp mirin 1 tbsp honey ½ tsp Vegemite 1 clove garlic chopped

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Note: The sugar in the honey and mirin help the sauce thicken quickly Method: Get a small bowl and mix the soy sauce, mirin, honey, garlic and Vegemite. Set aside.

Pasta: Bring a large pan of water to the boil. Add the pasta and cook according to packet directions.

Drain and set aside.

Marinated Chicken: Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium high heat. Pop in the marinated chicken with any remaining marinate and stir fry until the marinade thickens.

Pour in half the sauce and continue to cook until sauce reduces. Add in the remainder of the sauce and stir until it becomes sticky.

Place the spaghetti in a serving dish. Top with cooked Vegemite Chicken and drizzle with remaining sauce. Serve immediately.

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The first Aeroplane Jelly factory was located in Paddington, New South Wales, a suburb of Sydney, then manufactured in West Ryde for 33 years. In 2006, McCormick Foods Australia moved production of Aeroplane Jelly to Clayton, Victoria to centralise its manufacturing operations in Victoria, Aust. ingredients available at SPAR Molong - buy local, support your local supermarket, support jobs and town

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A popular and tasty slice the kids will love.

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INGREDIENTS 150 g plain sweet biscuits, crushed to resemble a fine crumb 100 g butter, melted 1 x 85 g packet Aeroplane Create a Jelly 1 x 395 g can sweetened condensed milk 1 x 85 g packet of your favorite Aeroplane Original Jelly Crystals METHOD Line a (25cm x 16cmx 3 cm) slice pan with baking paper. Place crushed biscuits in a medium bowl, add melted butter and stir to combine well. Spoon crumb mixture onto the base of prepared pan and using the back of a spoon press biscuit crumb evenly over base.

Refrigerate for 30 minutes or freeze for 10 minutes while making filling.

In a large bowl combine Aeroplane Create-aJelly Crystals and 1 cup (250mL) boiling water, stir well until dissolved. Add sweetened condensed milk stirring until smooth. Gently pour over the biscuit base and refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until set.

In a separate bowl, prepare your chosen Aeroplane Original Jelly Crystals according to packet instructions. Allow to cool completely (Note: if jelly is too warm when poured over filling it will melt the cream filling). Gently pour jelly over set filling and refrigerate for another 1-2 hours or until jelly is set.

To serve cut into 12 slices.

HINT: When adding jelly in step 3 pour the jelly over the back of a spoon to ensure it spreads evenly and gently over the cheesecake filling.

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Andrew GEE MP

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LATEST COVID-19 NEWS New Federally Funded Respiratory Clinic Opens in Orange A new GP-led respiratory clinic, established as part of the Australian Government’s $2.4 billion health package response to COVID-19, opened in Orange this week.

The clinic is open from Wednesday, 20th May and is service available free of charge to test anyone with flu-like symptoms.

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It’s the third respiratory clinic to open in the Central West, which is a fantastic achievement by our health workforce in protecting our communities from the risks ahead.

Andrew at the new Orange Respiratory Clinic with Andrew Harvey - CEO of the In the absence of a vaccine, testing is a key weapon in Western NSW PHN, Dr Gabriel Shannon - Clinical Leader, Orange Respiratory the fight against COVID-19. The faster we can test Overview Clinic, Jo Marjoram - Lead Nurse, Orange Respiratory Clinic, Tabitha Jones, and isolate cases, the more lives we can save COVID-19 Response Coordinator, Western NSW PHN, and Ann Carter of the clinic: and the fewer lock down restrictions we need.

Practice Manager.

Fast Facts The Orange community has done a great job in keeping local cases low throughout this • Location: Bloomfield Medical Don’t stop seeking medical care pandemic, and we want to keep it that way.

Centre car park, 1530 Forest Road during COVID-19!

The new Orange clinic is one of up to 100 Orange, opposite the Orange Health It’s estimated that roughly 7,000 cancers could dedicated respiratory clinics being set up Service. go undiagnosed throughout COVID-19 as one across Australia as part of the Australian in ten people are putting off seeing their health Government’s response to COVID-19.

• Opening: Wednesday, 20 May 2020. service provider for various reasons.

• Opening times: Mon. – Fri, 8am – 5pm.

The Government’s expanded Medicare• To book, phone Bloomfield Medical subsidised telehealth services have increased remote access to essential primary health Group on 02 5335 6666 or visit care, including for regular health check-ups, www.hotdoc.com.au (search for via telephone or through video conferencing Orange Respiratory Clinic). services. This also extends to subsidising home delivery services for Pharmaceutical Benefits • Only attend the clinic at the Scheme (PBS) medications. time of the booking so

social distancing can be maintained.

Andrew inspecting the facilities at the new Orange Respiratory Clinic, with lead nurse, Jo Marjoram

So please contact your GP, pharmacy or other regular health service professional to find out if you can receive the service you need without having to attend in person, or what your options might be in order to stay safe and healthy.

$1 MILLION IN ADDITIONAL FEDERAL DROUGHT COMMUNITIES FUNDING As I reported last week, the residents of Cabonne will benefit from a further $1 million under the latest round of the Australian Government’s Drought Communities Programme. Here is a list of the funded projects.

• Two more Central Tablelands/Cabonne water filling stations at Cargo & Cudal, $100,000 • Solar power & battery system for the sustainability of the Canowindra Golf Club, $50,000 • Fencing projects – Molong Recreation Ground Skatebowl, Cudal Memorial Park Playground, Fencing of playground at Jack Huxley Oval Manildra, and the Manildra Pool, $142,000 • Solid Shade Structures – Cargo playground, Mullion Creek playground, $165,000 • Molong Recreational Ground – new & upgraded cricket nets, $85,000

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(02) 6361 7138 @ andrew.gee.mp@aph.gov.au www.andrewgeemp.com.au

• Molong Pool – hot water system for showers, $20,000 • Dean Park, Cudal – stage 2 upgrade works including upgrade of kiosk, driveway, parking, $75,000 • Repairs & maintenance of community buildings – Yeoval Museum (repairs), Eugowra RTC (repairs and external painting), Gumble Hall (fencing), Baldry Hall (repairs & painting), Borenore CWA Hall (access ramp), $119,000 • A range of small footpath projects throughout Cabonne which have been identified in the recent community consultation process for the Cabonne Pedestrian Access Mobility Plan (PAMP), $240,000

For regular updates and news, follow me on Facebook and Instagram @andrewgeecalare

Authorised by Andrew Gee, MP, National Party of Australia, Suite 1/179A Anson Street, Orange NSW 2800. Produced and printed using parliamentary entitlements.

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Features Church Ladies With Typewriters

Ads from the past - not so appropriate thse days

Here are some bloopers from those wonderful Church Bulletins! Thank God for church ladies with typewriters.

The Fasting & Prayer Conference includes meals.

-------------------------The sermon this morning: 'Jesus Walks on the Water.' The sermon tonight: 'Searching for Jesus.'

-------------------------Ladies, don't forget the rummage sale. It's a chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the house. Bring your husbands.

-------------------------Remember in prayer the many who are sick of our community. Smile at someone who is hard to love. Say 'Hell' to someone who doesn't care much about you.

-------------------------Don't let worry kill you off - let the Church help.

-------------------------Miss Charlene Mason sang 'I will not pass this way again,' giving obvious pleasure to the congregation.

-------------------------For those of you who have children and don't know it, we have a nursery downstairs.

-------------------------Next Thursday there will be tryouts for the choir. They need all the help they can get.

-------------------------Irving Benson and Jessie Carter were married on October 24 in the church.

So ends a friendship that began in their school days.

-------------------------A bean supper will be held on Tuesday evening in the church hall. Music will follow.

-------------------------At the evening service tonight, the sermon topic will be 'What Is Hell?'

Come early and listen to our choir practice.

-------------------------Eight new choir robes are currently needed due to the addition of several new members and to the deterioration of some older ones.

-------------------------Scouts are saving aluminum cans, bottles and other items to be recycled.

Proceeds will be used to cripple children.

-------------------------Please place your donation in the envelope along with the deceased person you want remembered..

-------------------------Potluck supper Sunday at 5:00 PM - prayer and medication to follow.

-------------------------The ladies of the Church have cast off clothing of every kind. They may be seen in the basement on Friday afternoon.

-------------------------This evening at 7 PM there will be a hymn singing in the park across from the Church. Bring a blanket and come prepared to sin.

-------------------------Ladies Bible Study will be held Thursday morning at 10 AM . All ladies are invited to lunch in the Fellowship Hall after the B. S. Is done.

-------------------------Low Self Esteem Support Group will meet Thursday at 7 PM . Please use the back door.

-------------------------The eighth-graders will be presenting Shakespeare's Hamlet in the Church basement Friday at 7 PM . The congregation is invited to attend this tragedy.

------------------------Weight Watchers will meet at 7 PM at the First Presbyterian Church Please use large double door at the side entrance.

-------------------------The Associate Minister unveiled the church's new campaign slogan last Sunday: I Upped My Pledge - Up Yours.

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The Australian firm of Nicholas produced Vincent’s powders. They were originally marketed as “Vincent’s APC ” (aspirin, phenacetin and caffeine). Once phenacetin was found to be associated with renal failure, the composition was changed.

Talk about “sexist”

More common presentation of BEX was as a powder in paper sachets. It was extremely popular. It was taken by shearers each day as a stimulant and by process workers before each shift. It became an Australian icon and was publicised by the sentence from Philip Street Revue “A cup of tea, a BEX and a good lie down”. A much increased incidence of renal disease and failure was noticed by Dr. Kincaid-Smith of Melbourne in areas where BEX was popular and the cause attributed to the phenacetin contained in BEX This resulted in the removal of phenacetin from routine use by 1970,

A Page for Kids

What has AlizÉ been learning to do?

‘Colour me and win a fantastic prize’ said Daroo the playful Platypus

Alizé has been ‘social isolating’ with her mum, dad and baby sister Jamison (and Cash her little dog).

“Mum, can we make Cannelloni together” asked Alizé. See the result below. Yum! Hey kids ... what do you like cooking with your Mum, Dad, Sister, Nan, Pop or special friend?

Please send in your photo to the Molong Express and we’ll print it in this space.

Learn how to draw Daroo the platypus

“Alizé asked me to help her make Canneloni” said her mum, Kim who is a very good cook. “She was pretty proud of her efforts” said Kim who took this photo of young Alize ready to tuck into one of her favourite dishes. Hey kids ... send us a photo of your favourite dish that your mum, dad, nan or special friend helped you to make.

The platypus went into a cafe.

He bought two ice-creams. "That will be $5 please” said the cafe owner. "Just put it on my bill" said the platypus.

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Had a good day despite COVID-19 restrictions.

We played an 18 hole flag event. Jack had some trouble hooking the ball causing George Betts to ask if I would like a loan of his recovery stick!

Good to see Alan and Roger on the course. Winners were the Phantom Walker and Roger Wood. Next Week we might hold a 13 Stableford event. Hope to

see you there. Jack.

(Express Note): See next week’s issue of the Express with a story about the Molong Golf Club.

Can someone please provide me with words about the history of the club, or phone me for a chat? Photos of the history of the club, past members, media news ... will be helpful. Rozzi 0490734650 or email (see front page)

we will have 75 tonnes per hectare of The Dirt Doctor’s Diary humus containing 45 tonnes per hectare with Rick Colless of carbon.

There is approximately 400 million hectares of agricultural land in Australia.

An Express feature for our farming/grazing readers and If the humus level is increased by just home-gardeners one percent across that land, that would (Continued from p 6) store an additional 15 tonnes of humus These levels can be quickly reduced in containing 9 tonnes per hectare of carbon. any soil type and situation by excessive Over 400 million hectares, that equates tillage and excessive application of high to 3.6 billion tonnes of extra carbon to be analysis nitrogen fertilisers, and in many stored in the soil. cases where this has occurred the humus Australia’s carbon emissions for the levels are less than one percent. Studies year to September 2019 (according to the in virgin soil in these areas have shown report from the National Greenhouse Gas that background humus levels in the Inventory published in February 2020) Central West on red brown earths can were 530.8 million tonnes of carbon be as high as 5 – 7% with areas that have dioxide equivalent (CO2-e). When each been consistently farmed can be as low as tonne of pure carbon oxidises it produces 1.5 – 3.5%.

3.67 tonnes of carbon dioxide, so each It is desirable in most agricultural soils one percent of soil humus is equivalent to to keep the humus level over 5% to ensure 33.03 tonnes of CO2-e. proper mineral and nutrient recycling Simple mathematics then tell us if we and improved moisture infiltration and increase the humus level by one percent retention – an achievable objective by across all Australian agricultural soil, we improved soil and fertiliser management will store, in the ground, 3.6 million tonnes in any enterprise situation. of carbon, equivalent to 13.2 billion tonnes So how much carbon are we dealing of carbon dioxide. This would account for with in these processes? nearly 25 years of Australia’s total carbon In the top 150 mm of soil there is emissions at 2019 levels. approximately 1,500 tonnes of soil per It is Australia’s farmers, horticulturists, hectare. If the humus level is 1.5% by graziers, foresters, gardeners and all weight, that is approximately 22.5 tonnes primary producers, that hold in their of humus per hectare. Humus contains hands the ability and the potential to as much as 60% carbon, so 22.5 tonnes manage our atmospheric carbon dioxide of humus can hold up to 13.5 tonnes per levels by better managing our soils to hectare of carbon. increase soil organic matter.

Let’s assume changing soil management practices increases the humus level to 5% The Dirt Doctor’s Diary - Q&A for (this may take 4-5 years to achieve) then Express readers coming soon View fron the Hill

Michelle Grattan

He said Australia is much better placed to come out of the economic downturn successfully compared with the US because it has a “better framework”, including a superior social safety net, more extensive access to superannuation and a more constructive approach to change.

Australia’s economic exit “is going to be better than most countries’ – because we acted earlier than most, more decisively and effectively”.

His qualification was that initially the government did things in the wrong order by giving stimulus first – that is, the initial incentives for business to invest – before imposing the shutdown.

The order should have been isolation, stimulus, and recovery and reconstruction, he said.

Kelty welcomed Morrison’s attempt to bring employers and workers together.

We live in a pluralistic democracy and what was needed now was a mature, nonpartisan policy approach, he said.

But Morrison’s idea of a compact is likely to be very challenging to achieve.

Replying to Morrison’s Australian interview, ACTU secretary Sally McManus said on Monday: “The government’s response to this crisis has been strengthened by its engagement with the union movement. Unions have also worked with employers in industries

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across the economy to keep people safe and to save jobs.

"Tired old union bashing has got our country nowhere. We have always been a better country when the voice of working people is listened to and when people are prepared to work together to achieve common goals”.

When Hawke, Keating, Kelty and others were forging reforms, there had been a recession in the early 1980s though it was not like the traumatic circumstances of today, with the mix of a health crisis and an economic one.

There were big differences between then and now. The Labor government had not just a formal, elaborate “accord” with the union movement (which covered more than 40% of the workforce compared to 14% in 2018) – it also had the movement’s political sympathy.

The unions have been co-operative in the COVID crisis. But there will be increasing divergences of interests between employers and workers (unionised and non-unionised) as the economy tries to navigate its way out.

Kelty has a core piece of advice for the government. “Don’t try to do 20 things”.

Morrison probably doesn’t need to be reminded of over-reach, at least when it comes to industrial relations. He was elected in 2007, at the poll John Howard lost in large part on WorkChoices. (from theconversation.com)

Welcome

AUSTIN, John Robert

11.07.1939 - 08.05.2020 Passed away suddenly at home. Much loved brother and brother­in law of Audrey (deceased), Trish and Keith Burrell (Orange), Don Austin (Cumnock), Shirley Noble (Molong), Lou Austin (Griffith), Clive Austin (Moss Vale), Barbara and Mike Humphreys (Townsville), Judy Treacy (Molong), David and Jo Austin (England), Helen and Noel Donges (Young). Very loved uncle to all of his nieces and nephews. John will be sadly missed by all of his family and friends.

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CHANDLER, Ronald Dudley

(Dusty) 15.6.1934 - 13.5.2020 Passed away peacefully and with dignity at Prunus Lodge, Molong. Formerly of Bruce Street, Cumnock. Dearly beloved husband of Bessie (deceased). Much loved father and father-in-law of Allan and Robyn (Cumnock), Scott and Christine (Bunbury, W.A.), Leah and Brian Hutchinson (Molong), Gordon and Debra (both deceased). Adored and devoted Pop/Pop Dusty to his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Loved brother and brother-in-Law of Geoff and Fay (Bathurst), Reg and Megan (Canberra).

Loved brother-in-law to the Austin Family and loved uncle to his nieces and nephews and their families.

“Mum and Dad Reunited” A private funeral will be held.

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Rozzi and Paul of the Molong Express, on behalf of our readers and advertisers wish to extend our sympathies and thoughts to the families of Dusty Chandler and John Austin both popular residents of Cumnock and Molong.

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Rural Lady Looking For Love!

A country beauty who has a farming background. She loves horses, working on the land, meals out with friends and family and weekends away travelling. Slim petite build with brown hair and hazel eyes.

To meet please Call: 1800 261 848 or 0488 200 554 quote code 53 www.countrycompanionship.com.au

MOLONG & DISTRICT BAPTIST CHURCH

Sunday Now streaming am services Worship Sunday Service &10Sunday School 10 am Visit www.mdbc.org.au - click online.

Weekly Activities AlltoAge on livestream, to For link theGroups online Wayne Spencer (Pastor) Ph: 63669376 platform.

MOLONG COMMUNITY CHURCH ARE NOT Aon MISTAKE We YOU will be meeting Sundays at Sunday 10 am: 10AM online using ZOOM Celebration School The meeting ID&isSunday 543-149-1107 All (Ages 3 & up) are welcome Night 7 please pm: If Wednesday you have any questions, Connect feel free to Group contact All Welcome Pastor Deon on 049 865 9703 For more information between 4PM and contact 7PM

LANDMARK TABLELANDS LIVESTOCK

Direct paddock sales, over the hook rates, Weekly stock sales in Carcoar (CTLX), Forbes or Dubbo saleyards.

Contact one of our Landmark Tablelands Livestock team. Paul Glynn (Molong & surrounding districts) – 0428 168 638

CTLX Cattle 19 May 2020

It was a pretty good quality yarding with a good selection of both trade cattle and ideal feeders. There was a good supply of cows and grown heifers and only limited numbers of grown steers. There was a couple of additional feeder orders along with the return of some restockers and the usual processor orders were all present.

Young cattle to the trade were firm with steer vealers selling to 410c while prime yearlings sold to 400c/kg. Feeder steers and heifers were up to 10c dearer with the feeder steers selling from 365c to 420c, while the feeder heifers sold from 366c to 396c/kg. Young cattle to the restockers were 20c dearer with the young steers selling to 515c, while the young restocker heifers sold to 449c/kg.

Prime grown steers and heifers were 6c dearer with the steers selling from 302c to 350c, while the prime grown heifers sold from 327c to 350c/kg. Cows to the processors were firm to 4c/kg cheaper while the restocker cows were dearer. 2 and 3 score cows sold from 220c to 295c to the processors and 327c/kg to the restockers. Prime heavy weight cows sold from 283c to 316c to average 302c/kg.

Bulls sold to 325c/kg.

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Your Dreams of Being Self-Sufficient Await Manildra ‘Nangar’ 5148 Henry Parkes Way

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16.99ha (41.76ac) Secure water from Mandagery Creek 3-bedroom homestead, all with built-ins Main bedroom with ensuite 7 x 12m lockable shed with a 6 x 12m awning Shearing shed and steel sheep & cattle yards

Make this your Dream Home

Sale $699,000 View Saturday 23rd May 11am - 11.30am

Cudal 68 Main Street

Sale $289,000

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Kurt Adams 0428 747 050

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2.49ha (6 acres)

Kurt Adams 0428 747 050

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Perfect for Your Dream Home

Cargo Lots 74-76 Loftus Street

1300 square meter block 3 bedrooms, all with built-ins Reverse cycle air conditioning, ceiling fans plus slow combustion wood fire Above ground pool Close to all town amenities

“Brand New, Beautifully Appointed Home” Sale $300,000

Cargo 4 Brooks Street

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1500 square metre block 4 bedrooms, all with built-ins, main with ensuite Large open plan kitchen, lounge and dining area Large, undercover alfresco area opening from the open plan living area Beautifully finished with quality fixtures & fittings

Sale $419,000 View

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A Thriving Business In the Heart of a Thriving Town

A Rare Opportunity to Own A Unique Property

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Molong 25 Bank Street

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A wide range of merchandise includes clothing, stationery, toys, gifts, school & art supplies Well presented, neat & tidy premises Clientele includes locals & visitors alike This is an opportunity not to be missed

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By Appointment Kurt Adams 0428 747 050

Molong ‘Puddington’

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Permanent water - Gumble Creek, 3000L/hr bore & 16 dams Fully operational intensive sheep operation with 1000 head feedlot and 45 paddocks Rich alluvial creek flats, red basalt soils and contoured grazing country

Ray White Emms Mooney

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By Appointment Ben Redfern 0457 770 062

34 Bank Street Molong | 02 6366 9606 | raywhiteemc.com

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