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ANZAC Day : Do we remember?

Where will you be on ANZAC Day? Australian families lived in fear of invasion. This Aussie family checking Wherever you intend to be out their family built air raid shelter in please stop at 11.00 a.m. and the backyard. offer one minute's silence as our nation remembers the young men and women who signed up to serve King, Queen and Country in wartime battles. The families and communities of this region said many goodbyes at railway stations and public hall farewells to brave local men and women who saw the need to protect not only the Australian coastlines and airspace also other countries suffering at the hands of invaders.

Some of ours returned, some did not, some returned forever with limbs missing, bullet injuries, post traumatic stress disorder, after witnessing scenes of horror that brought about a lifetime of sleepless nights and days, alcoholism, family breakdowns, and individual disabilities in facing life, as it was, again.

Some returned encased in a body and mind that so that we, you, your family continue to respect had no relevance to the 'home' they remembered. the brave hearts who never gave up on us nor Let's come together as a community, your their community. community to stand together in prayer and silence Please participate on Sun. 25 April @ 11 a.m. at to remember, to never forget - the sacrifices made the Molong Cenotaph and at the same time in your town or village at the local cenotaph to stand

Aussie's contributed $$$'s as loans to Govt for the WW2 war effort - paid back after the

war had ended.

in prayer and meaningful silence to remember all of Australia's wartime efforts - and those who served.

"They left our shores for adventure, a sense of involvement, of contributing to the safety and freedom that we enjoy in Australia today."

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Rubbish dumpers put future of Molong recylcing bins in jeopardy The future of the recycling point on Betts Street Molong could be in jeopardy if residents and business owners continue to dump rubbish in the area.

The service is under review following the dumping of a large amount of rubbish in the area in recent months.

The bank of approximately 20 yellow-lid recycling bins are provided by council as a service to Molong’s rural ratepayers to give these residents access to a recycling point without having to drive to one of the Council’s waste management facilities.

It has been noted that often the material deposited at the recycling bin site has been generated by local business premises. However, the intent of the service is to assist rural residents who are seeking the opportunity to contribute to recycling.

The bins are serviced weekly by contractor J.R. Richards, however Council staff have been forced to clean up the site repeatedly after rubbish has been left beside the bins.

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Today Australia is recognised as ‘the lucky country’.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.

Location ANZAC Cove, 17900 Çanakkale Province Eceabat, Turkey. There are 391 Commonwealth servicemen of WWI buried or commemorated in the cemetery, including 295 Australians. Special memorials commemorate 11 casualties believed to be buried among them and 22 of the burials are unidentified.

Situated at Hell Spit, south of Ari Burnu, the Beach Cemetery (also known as Hell Spit Cemetery) was used from the 25 April 1915 until near the end of the campaign (evacuation).

The cemetery was very dangerous as it was within range of the Turkish gun called “Beachy Bill”. This gun was credited with causing over a thousand casualties on the beach at Hell Spit.. All the crosses and headstones at Beach Cemetery had been riddled with bullets, and some were completely destroyed by shell fire. One of the more famous members of the Australian Imperial Force – Private John Simpson Kirkpatrick (“the man with the donkey”) 3rd Field Ambulance.

He is buried in plot I, row F, grave 1 in Beach Cemetery. He served under the name John Simpson and was one of the soldiers at Gallipoli who used donkeys and mules to assist men with leg wounds to reach medical assistance.

(Left) Aussie Prisoners-of-War, Singapore. Changi destroyed man, body, soul, health, spirit.

But what was Australia really like when the first ANZACS sailed to war?

Feature “Rising to an occasion and loyalty to a ‘mate”

“Qualities of independence, originality, the faculty of rising to an occasion and loyalty to a 'mate'" this was how renowned historian Charles Bean described the Australian national character three years after the end of World War I. For Bean, the idolised spirit of the Anzacs born at Gallipoli and on the Western Front had become ingrained in the character of the whole nation.

But what was Australia really like when the first Anzacs sailed to war?

Population

Australia's 1911 Census recorded the population as 4,455,005 with the median age of 24 years old.

Just over 4 per cent of the population was aged over 65, in a category named "old age".

Men between 15 and 64 made up almost two-thirds of the population.

Sydney was the biggest city, Hobart the smallest.

The Immigration Act of 1901 restricted migration to people primarily from Europe, meaning the country was largely Caucasian.

Indigenous population

In 1914 there were no accurate figures about the size of Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. Indigenous Australians were excluded from the Census, denied civil rights under the Constitution, and disenfranchised from voting.

The Defence Act also prohibited Aboriginal people from serving in the military. Despite that, more than 400 Indigenous men went to war. They were given equal pay during the course of the conflict.

Education

Australia enjoyed a high level of literacy, with 96 per cent of the recorded population older than five able to read.

Many children from working class families had to leave school before the age of 12 to do a trade.

The states had different education systems. In New South Wales, children between 6 and 14 were required at school for at least 140 days a year.

In 1912, Queensland started to set up free high schools for some students. General, commercial and domestic science courses were offered.

Economy

Agriculture and manufacturing were driving a prosperous Australian economy in 1914. The pastoral industry was at the centre of economic activity and exports were increasing as slower sailing ships were replaced by coal-burning steam ships. The basic wage for Australians was 8 shillings a day.

That's about $20 a day in today’s money.

In some cities, the rent for a threebedroom house with a kitchen was 12 shillings ($30.00 today) a week, and general expenses (not including food and rent) were about 14 shillings ($35.00 today) per week.

Descendants and historians According to the New South are calling for recognition for Wales Industrial Court, the "living thousands of Australian nurses wage" for a family of four was 48 who served overseas in World shillings ($120.00) a week.

War I but were not part of the Shopping official nursing deployment.

In 1914, Melbourne was the seat About 5,000 Australian of the federal government and nurses are thought to have taken also the nation's de facto shopping themselves to war, even though capital. "Melbourne was a rich and the official number is just over sumptuous city, not that distant 2,000. from Paris or London in its facilities Professor Melanie and demeanour," historian Michael Oppenheimer from Flinders McKernan said. The first Coles University says there were two variety store opened in 1914, selling distinct groups of Australian hardware, haberdashery, stationery nurses in WWI - members of the and kitchenware, with nothing Australian Army Nursing Service costing more than one shilling.

(AANS) who left "officially" and Mark Foy's was a popular Sydney- the rest. based department store. Its 1914 The AANS nurses - as part of winter catalogue showcased 108 the Australian Imperial Force pages of fashion, including corsets (AIF) - were initially sent to and hats.

Egypt, then moved on to France and Belgium.

But others were already in London and made Stories and photos on their own way to the theatres of war. this page courtesy of the A group of 20 Australian nurses known as Australian War Memorial the Bluebirds is one example of those who fell collection. outside the official group.

The Australian ‘Bluebirds’

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They were also called the "gifts for France" - a country reeling after losing hundreds of thousands of men at the Battle of Verdun.

The Bluebirds were organised by the Australian Red Cross and financed by the Australian Jockey Club. They were known as such because of their distinctive blue uniforms.

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News

Changes to waste facility days in Cumnock and Yeoval

Following earlier consultation with the community, Council has altered the schedule for public access to the Cumnock and Yeoval Waste Facilities.

It was identified that to improve the overall operation of council’s waste management sites that efficiencies and improved WHS standards could be gained by adjusting the days that the Cumnock and Yeoval sites are open to the public.

These changes will come into

effect on Monday 19 April 2021, with the Cumnock and Yeoval facilities to operate on the following days: Cumnock Tuesday and Saturday – 10am1pm and 2pm-5pm Yeoval Saturday only – 10am-1pm and 2pm-5pm These alterations will enable a more reliable roster system to be maintained, allowing consistency of operation of the sites.

Cash injection for agricultural shows, field days

More Australian Government support for COVID-hit agricultural shows and field days is on its way for 110 events around the country to help them recover.

Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management David Littleproud said $710,818 in supplementary expense claims has been approved under the Supporting Agricultural Shows and Field Days program.

“Almost $34 million has already gone out to the 378 shows and field days approved for funding for costs paid from 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020,” Minister Littleproud said.

“With the help of the Australian Government, our agricultural shows and field days are bouncing back from the pandemic.This is a tribute to the hard work of their volunteers and support from local communities.

“These events are at the heart of our rural and regional communities and help farmers stay competitive by sharing innovation and new

ways of doing business.

The supplementary funding will be delivered to grantees in AprilJune 2021.

The Supporting Agricultural Shows and Field Days program reimburses eligible costs for shows and field days which had to cancel in 2020 because of COVID-19.

There are 580 agricultural shows nationwide, that contribute $1 billion to the economy, attract six million visitors and are serviced by 50,000 volunteers.

Local Show grants include: Canowindra Show : 15,000.00 Cudal Show : 13,321.85 Cumnock Show : 9,746.38 Molong Show: 8,264.31 Manildra Show : 1,431.85 Orange Show : 15,000.00 Yeoval Show : 10,000.00

Molong RSL Club Sunday 25 April 2021 6.00 am Dawn Service: “Light up the dawn” RSL Club will be having a “Light up the

dawn” in front of the Club

Egg, Bacon and Sausage Club will be opening for anyone who would like a drink and breakfast after you Light up the dawn (Service Personnel FREE) Bar open 6.15 - 9am.

Anzac Service (Cenotaph Village Green)

7.00 am

11.00 am

12-2 pm

1- 6 pm 6-10 pm 6.30 -9.30

Breakfast at RSL Club ($5 per person,

(NO March) Lunch - Two course luncheon.

All Ex-Service & serving personnel FREE. General Public $25 p.p.

Children 4-12 $7.00 p.p. Under 4 Free.

Two up (in Beer Garden) Music (in Beer Garden)

Dice (in lounge area) Proceeds to Molong Legacy B.B.Q OPEN from 12 pm to 2 pm Bistro open from 5 pm Club Closes 10.30 pm.

‘LEST WE FORGET’ All times are approximate For information of Members & Guests Ph: 6366 8105

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Sally Gavin RAS Rural Achiever Award Finalist

The Cumnock Progress Review reports that the Royal Agricultural Society Rural Achiever Award was announced in Sydney on Sunday night the 11th April, in which Sally Gavin was one of eight finalists. Dione Howard, a Wagga Wagga veterinarian, was the winner of the award.

The Cumnock community congratulates Sally for becoming a finalist and representing our town in this prestigious rural event. Sally has followed an amazing career path, from her Bachelor of Animal Science, to work in agriculture sales, on to livestock handling with cattle and horses and working at the sale yards and now to livestock nutrition. Sally also works with Australian Stock Horses as a breeder, competitor, instructor, and judge.

The RAS Rural Achiever Award is a statewide leadership program run by the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW to recognise future

young leaders who are working hard to make a significant contribution to their local community and to rural Australia. The Award aims to acknowledge the achievements of young people (20 – 29 years of age) in primary industry and rural communities.

Field Days to go ahead

The Australian National Field Days has a 70-year tradition of innovation and 2021 is no exception after last year’s cancellation due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This year, the three-day format will take in Thursday 21, Friday 22 and Saturday 23 October at the picturesque Borenore location where agricultural event has been held since 1966.

In keeping with the longstanding focus on providing much more than just a sales event, the ANFD staff and committee have put together a timetable of exciting educational events, demonstrations, and hands-on activities.

The release of the ANFD new online booking system provides an opportunity for potential exhibitors to consider the advantages of attending in 2021. The value of meeting customers and clients face-to-face and demonstrating products in a flexible space is what keeps many exhibitors coming back year after year, as well as attracting new businesses. Statistics from the 2019 ANFD visitor survey showed that 81% of visitors did not attend any other field days, while 69% attended to purchase or enquire about purchasing a product or service. Nearly three-quarters of respondents in attendance last year owned their own property.

“Working as a not for profit co-operative, ANFD Committee and Staff strive to provide our exhibitors and visitors with a field day experience second to none. The ANFD business structure

enables us to re-invest in our biggest assets, our site and our field day resources”.

The ANFD will provide you with an opportunity to showcase your goods and/or services along with other quality exhibitors, working with us to fulfill our commitment of Advancing Australian Agriculture Manager Jayne West said.

“After a challenging year it is exciting to be back and planning the event in a COVID-safe way” The ANFD provides excellent opportunities for exhibitors by making sure visitors have a great day out and will operate under NSW Health guidance with contactless systems for purchasing tickets, scanning QR code on entrance for contract tracing, hand sanitiser stations and social distancing.

The Australian National Field Days will be held from 21-23 October 2021 at Borenore.

Visit www.anfd.com.au for booking link.

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Here's this weeks interesting crop..

Unfortunately the mighty $$ have got in the way of training in the hospitality industry.

You can see this by the amount of venues who can’t keep their venues clean and ship-shape, empty glasses all over tables or empty plates stacked everywhere. Venue managers are told to cut costs. I’m sorry to say service suffers.

X publican, Orange I know exactly how issues of youth crime and aberrant social behaviour within our community could be overcome. However, like the hundreds of others who also know how these matters could be effectively resolved, I am prevented from speaking up. Realistic response is not welcomed. We are not allowed to un-mute.

Puppet, Molong Shield Cricket Final, AFL, NRL n Super Rugby along with bike and V8 racing all on the same day in Oz Land. Never happened before or has it?.

The sportman, Molong Where's the rain gone ? Has the La Nina event finally finished and now the lead up to the next killer drought begins.

Farmer Joe, Cumnock When is Molong going to start the JAB, I can’t wait - NOT. WG, Molong Is it just me or has anyone else in Molong noticed how many strange faces are around Molong of late. Maybe this is what our little country towns need post covid.

Marc, Molong Seen and watched the Funeral of a Great Man in Prince Philip. Is this the start of the collapse of the Royals as they most certainly don't make them like him or the Queen anymore, the Royals and Australian Parliament got a lot in common !

Future Republican, Molong Christine Holgate did an excellent job getting Australia Post up and running and making a reasonable profit made by the bottom line.

Giving 4 executive people is quite reasonable to reward them for excellent work.

Jack, Orange Has being “politically correct” overcome the use of ”common sense” to the point of people not being responsible for their own actions?

FE, Molong

View from the Hill

Michelle Grattan

Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra

Christine Holgate gets her own bully pulpit – and uses it to effect Q u e e n s l a n d Nationals Senator Matt Canavan, juggling a couple of committee engagements, hadn’t planned to attend Tuesday’s hearing at which former Australia Post CEO Christine Holgate appeared.

But party elder Ron Boswell was insistent, telling Canavan he must be there, in the room, fighting for Australia Post’s small business licensees.

Boswell, himself a former senator, retains one of the best political “noses” in the business.

He’d spoken to Canavan soon after the Holgate affair blew up last October, warning the issue was trouble and needed to be fixed.

Canavan was initially sceptical, thinking people would react Seriously, when will we wake up. Climate against the Cartier watches change? Sure. But almost all problems we face she’d given four executives as on this planet from food to garbage are a direct a reward for a deal with banks result of over population. When will we discuss to shore up Post’s licensee the need to reduce family size? The elephant network. doesn’t go away even IF we solve the climate But he’s come round to problem.

Boswell’s thinking.

Rob, NSW The government has been somewhat dismissive of the With shows like MAFS, the Bachelor, campaign the licensees have Bachelorette is it any wonder as to what is appropriate or acceptable behaviour between waged in support of Holgate.

But Canavan judges the many males and females. I’d be ashamed if any of my small post office businesses in family behaved like these people. regional areas could pack quite MJ, Molong a punch in next year’s election I think it’s fascinating how political leaders campaign if they chose. And in know nothing about scandals in their parties, until these areas in Queensland the the media ask them about it. Sargent Shultz was Nationals are competing with One Nation. a great role model for these leaders.

Dave, Orange At Tuesday’s hearing,

Canavan wasn’t backward. It was he who put to Post’s chairman Lucio Di Bartolomeo the pointed question: “Given that, as you say, Miss Holgate has a lot of support amongst your employees and important clients and suppliers, and given that Miss Holgate this morning has called for your resignation, would it not be better for Australia Post if you were to leave now, as well?” It was a reasonable proposition, but the chairman said he wasn’t going anywhere.

What has been notable, as Holgate lashed out at Prime Minister Scott Morrison for “bullying” her with his parliamentary tirade and Di Bartolomeo for not backing her, is the breadth of her constituency of support. It includes business figures and respected financial journalists, as well as the licensees.

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MOLONG EXPRESS, Thursday 22 April 2021

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W.G.R. Dowling of Manildra Feature A special story written by our Dad, the late Bill Dowling, provided by his daughter Kate (Doyle) of Molong.

“The following is a letter sent to me by my father, W.G.R. Dowling, after a request by me for some information on his war service. I had decided to write a depth study for history on his war service and this letter became the basis of my assignment.

I have typed it as it was written, with Dad' s economy of words and his wonderful insight into the futility of war.

I have made a copy for each of my siblings (Neil Dowling, Mary Bath, Paddy Steele and their families) so that we may each share in his thoughts and memories.

Even after 30 years, I don't tire of reading his words and marvel at his understatements!

I have also typed it so that it can actually be read! His handwriting is very difficult to read, so this typed copy should help successive generations of our family to keep Dad’s story alive and as an important story of our family history.

The letter had no date on it, but the envelope is postmarked 14th July, 1975. “I am pleased to share this story as an important one of Australia’s war history. Enjoy!”

Kate Doyle

"Jacabindi" Manildra NSW for the invasion of the Celebes Sunday (?13th July, 1975) and East Indies and went ashore Dear Kate, at Balikpapan on D - Day 7th Raining again and Mum has June , 1945_ By this time, we had reminded me of your letter re. complete air superiority and so the "study in depth"! Ha! Not once more, there was nothing to much blooming depth about my do. Home in November 1945 and war service, but the outline is discharged before Christmas. something like this.

Well, that’s it, Kate. Summing A lot of us joined the local up you could say a good unit volunteers, militia, it was called, completely wasted for the whole when it became obvious that a period, but then war is 99% war was a probability - that was waste. For us it was a marvellous in early 1939. In any case the experience I would not have local unit was a troop of Light missed , but almost completely Horse based at Toogong. Light frustrating. We followed the Horse was a carry over from war for its whole duration and World War 1 and the North never quite caught up with the African and Palestine campaigns action. (Just as well, maybe!) A of that time. Really mounted case of always being bridesmaid. infantry - we were just thinking When we were needed we had no about mechanisation, while the equipment, afterwards when we Germans were fully mechanised had it, nobody needed us. with lorries, tanks, weapon Generally the army, or what carriers, motor cycles etc .

I saw of it and I suppose as One of the troops of the much as most, consists of a Mechanised Squadron of the huge number of men who have 6th Light Horse Regiment came The daughters of William Dowling of Manildra, Kate Doyle and Paddy Steele standing with the portrait of nothing to do for most of the from Sydney, contained Uncle their Dad and Toogong troop Light Horse volunteers, (l-r) John Connie, Bill Dowling, Henry Webb. Douglas time, so they must be drilled and Squizz among all people, and Miller, Kevin Williams, Bob Evans, Bob Dowling. Painted by Annie Ingham, Molong RSL Portrait Gallery trained and marched etc etc to be were equipped with· hired utility kept occupied. Mixed with short Meanwhile the balance of the Regiment knots), we made it to Fremantle and then trucks! The rest of us provided our own were becoming very restive still at Adelaide at long last. The rest of the mob bursts of furious activity- moving camp, horses.

Ingleburn. The 8th Division had gone, thought we’d been sunk. The Battle of the travelling and digging! Yes, digging. I Anyway, we did some training here and the originals - the 6th Division - were Java Sea in which 5 American ships were wish I had a dollar for every hole I dug in there. War broke out in September and fighting the Italians in North Africa and sunk and the cruiser HMAS Perth took those 5 1/2 years. in January we did three months camp doing something and we were still sitting. place while all this was in progress.

My gun was the 40 mm Bofors - a good at Walgrove while the A.I.F. was being (See cutting with casualties on the back Landed Adelaide at the end of March weapon. I had a crew of 11 and we moved recruited. (Militia was home service only). of it). We were shipped home and after and breakneck overland to Darwin position every few weeks. This was to After the camp, a lot of us left the militia making a considerable fuss (see cutting), which was being done over in fine style confuse the enemy reconnaissance (it also and began joining up the A.I.F. Germany the authorities shut us up by sending every other day following the big raid on confused us!). Each move we dug a gun was over-running France and everybody us to Palestine via the Queen Mary and February 19. They had no low level NA pit - 17’ X 17’ and 2’ deep - loose soil for felt a desperate urgency to do something. Queen Elizabeth in June. Landed in (us!). Arrived there after about a week. breastworks and then camouflaged. Each I enlisted on 4 June, 1940, after the crop Palestine, still drilling and marching and The highway was being built and of the time you also built an alternative pit, in was sown and youthfully and foolishly still not belonging to anybody. Some of 900 miles from Alice Springs, about 300 case you were chased out of the first one believed I'd be home again in a year or so. us went to Syria and quartered with the were detours in dust 6 inches deep. Only -same dimensions and also camouflaged.

In practice it was five and a half years.

Poms - trained on their guns, some went shot fired in anger was next morning. A Each time you built a dummy pit The 2/A A (anti aircraft) Regiment of to Alexandria, some drivers on loan to the P40 ‘Kittyhawk’ (American) chased a Jap same size, not so deep and not so well 1200 men was formed about that time. 9th Division in the Libyan desert. · ‘ Zero” across the RAAF aerodrome - one hidden. Deceives the enemy, you see! As At this period, over 2000 men a day were The bombing of Pearl Harbour and gun let fly and hit the bloody Yank! Ah well, each time we dug a slit trench for enlisting in Sydney alone - there was no over-running of Malaya by the Japs well, you can’t win ‘em all! After that we two men 6’ long, 18” wide, 2’ deep, for equipment, no uniforms, no any damn brought a reaction. They hoofed us off to were left severely alone by friend and foe emergencies. Add latrine pits, garbage thing as you can imagine. disposal, machine gun pit to protect our Suez at breakneck speed, issued us with alike, particularly by friend!

We went to Ingleburn - the 8th Division guns, trucks, tractors and what all and two We dug holes around Darwin, a few backs and you begin to understand why subsequently lost in Malaya at the same days later, main body on a troopship, high level raids out of range, and put the Australian soldier is called a “Digger”! time. We were Corps troops - as such two guns and crews each to a cargo ship, up with this for some months gradually In the Pacific theatre, the Americans could be attached to any division anytime we were off to Singapore. looked at us with complete astonishment, working our way down the road guarding and often were shunted around. Thank but with their magnificent generosity Quite funny really because as usual, the new airstrip being built for Americans, Heavens we didn’t go with the 8th. and our cadging natures, it was not long nobody knew anything, least of all the top Australians, Dutch and finally ‘Spitfires’ So we marched around Liverpool for boys. Anyway we sailed into Colombo and arrived but didn’t fire another shot. before we had our holes dug with their months and gradually got a full uniform Trincomalee (Ceylon), a couple of ports Here there about a year, then home for bulldozers! Meanwhile, our well known - broomsticks to simulate rifles etc etc - in India and from there to Singapore. It leave and then to Atherton Tablelands in ‘con-men’ would be waiting for the next and muggins, who had joined the blasted fell - convoy back to Colombo and off to Queensland where the 9th Division were shipload of American troops to come in. outfit because it was supposed to be Batavia. It fell, back again. We were still assembling after their return from the As they came off the ships they’d sell ‘ em mechanised and I’m allergic to walking plodding but the troops on the ‘Orcades’ Middle East to go into New Guinea. Based coconuts at 1 pound each. .. the beach was like the infantry! actually made it to ‘Jakarta’ as it is now. at Finchshaven for 6 months. Our . heavy 2’ deep with them, but they didn’t know Anyway, about November, 2 battery - Took on some soldiers’ dependants, put battery brought down a couple at night that! Old soldiers never die, they just con part of the regiment, went to Darwin by off the 3rd Machine guns with a rifle and but no low level attack. the new ones! ship, taking 2 X 3” NA guns - about the 5 rounds per man (they were captured Love Farv Meanwhile the Americans were arriving only ones in Australia and not what we within a week) and got the hell out of in force and in the closing stages of the Visit the Molong RSL Portrait Gallery were supposed to have, but still. Fooled there. Full speed through the Sunda push up the New Guinea coast our daily on ANZAC Day to view the 100+ portraits around there for 6 months- showing the Straits and black as pitch at 30 knots and log of aircraft sightings reached 200-300 of Molong Ex-Servicemen and Exflag to the local population who considered 3000 troops wetting their pants.

Servicewomen painted by Annie Ingham Liberators (bombers) and escorts. themselves exposed, and they were!

- Individual stories by Helen Haynes So slowly, (our old bucket only made 12 Left there for Moratai, a staging point

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Molong families storming through the Gold Coast’s theme parks were the DeGabriel’s, the Lapins’, the Miller’s, the Gobourg’s, and the Nancarrow’s.

Express journalist, Emily Gobourg, with her son, Cooper, family members the Nancarrow’s and extended Molong family members, the DeGabriel’s, Lapins, and Millers headed to the exciting, fun-filled Gold Coast theme parks for a well earned holiday.

We hear that a fabulous time was had

by ALL. Including Emily who loved the thrills of mountainous rides on all kinds of breath-taking (chunderous?) rides the seals and sharks of Sea World, MovieWorld, penguins, clowns, Superman, and a swim or two.

Thanks Emily for sharing your holiday snaps of Molong families enjoying the Gold Coast.

Now back on dry (even wintery/frosty) land Paul is thrilled to see Em. back behind her keyboard, camera - with her favourite coffee in hand).

So is Rozzi who has filled in at the Express during Em’s holiday.

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RDA Central West celebrates Producer Directory launch

This week Regional Development Australia Central West (RDA Central West) celebrated the official launch of the Farm to Organisation Producer Directory.

Launched during Orange’s iconic F.O.O.D Week, more than 40 people gathered at the CWA Hall in Robertson Park to meet local producers, sample their products and learn more about their business in a live Q&A discussion.

RDA Central West CEO, Sam Harma said the launch was a great success.

“This is a big milestone for the Farm to Organisation project,” said Mr Harma.

“Farm to Org. is all about creating new pathways for producers and farmers to market directly to local businesses, organisations and institutions such as schools, restaurants and health facilities.

“The directory simplifies this process and features over 60 local producers and manufacturers from our region.

“The Central West is renowned for its fine food and the directory will play a big part in ensuring more organisations, businesses, institutions and communities can access the wonderful

produce that is grown right here in our own backyard.”

Seven local producers attended the launch including Chocolate on Purpose, MSM Milling, Tablelands Premier Meats, Small Acres Cyder, The Orange Fermentary, Greentrees Gourmet Preserves and Mr Fig. “During the panel it was wonderful to hear the producers discuss the increased awareness and greater appreciation for local produce from consumers,” added Mr Harma.

“They shared the same optimism that there is a growing demand for local produce and we hope that through the Farm to Org Producer Directory, this encourages more organisations and businesses to source local and buy more local produce.”

The Farm to Org venture is supported

by Newcrest’s Cadia Valley Operations, Charles Sturt University and Orange F.O.O.D Week.

Visit the ‘Farm to Organisation’ website at https://farmto.org.au/ or contact RDA Central West for a copy of the Producer Directory.

Christine Weston (former Chair of RDA Central West), daughter Skye and Jane Arnott (representing Orange 360 and Orange apple growers) who came together to gift delicious local apples to visitors staying in Orange, Cabonne, Blayney accommodation outlets during this year’s very successful F.O.O.D. Week

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FEDERAL MEMBER FOR CALARE RUNS ON THE BOARD FOR CABONNE √ $15,000,000 for a new Molong MPS √ $10,900,000 for Manildra Solar Farm √ $250,200 for repairs to bridges in Yeoval

MOLONG BANK CLOSURE The announced closure of the Commonwealth Bank branches at Molong and Blayney is shocking.

It is particularly galling for older community members, many of whom have banked with the Commonwealth their entire lives.

The bank advertises what a great friend it is to local communities but has not backed up its words with deeds.

This week I organised a video meeting between the CEO of the bank, Matt Comyn and his senior executives, with the mayors of Cabonne and Blayney (Kevin Beatty and Scott Ferguson).

We let them know of the intense community anger around these closures.

√ $700,000 for Bangaroo Bridge Replacement √ $170,000 for new toilets and shower facilities at Molong Showground √ $1,293,770 for local road an upgrades across Cabonne LGA √ $82,500 for repairs to bridges in Cumnock

OVER $9 MILLION IN ROAD FUNDING FOR ORANGE AND THE CENTRAL WEST The Central West will benefit from more than $9 million in Australian Government and NSW Government funding to improve local roads, making them smoother, safer and more reliable.

We know that if you are a country resident, you are far more likely to be seriously injured or killed in a road accident than you are if you’re

Borenore Road takes a lot of traffic, particularly during the Australian National Field Days, as it’s the main access to the site.

These improvements include widening and straightening, which will make it much safer for locals and visitors alike. Cabonne Council will be doing the work and I know they’re very keen to get it cracking.

√ $2.5 million for an ambulance station in Molong

Round 2 of the Fixing Local Roads Program will fund more than 100 new road upgrades across NSW, creating more than 1000 jobs. All successful projects will be completed within two years to ensure local communities see the benefits as quickly as possible.

√ $2 million for a biomass-fuelled boiler at MSM Milling

√ $644,950 for St Germain’s Bridge Replacement √ $492,410 for Eugowra Multi-Purpose Community Centre √ $460,000 for an upgrade of The Escort Way near Eugowra

The trauma from country road accidents is devastating not only for victims but also for police and emergency services personnel who have to attend the accidents.

In the Cabonne Council LGA, Borenore Road from Bradleys Road intersection to Akhurst Rd in the Cabonne Council LGA will receive $1.4 million for an upgrade.

√ $308,175 for an education and info centre at the Australian National Field Days site at Borenore

√ $2 million for projects across Cabonne under the Drought Communities Program

from the city. The cold hard truth is that the road toll is higher in the bush than metropolitan areas.

One of the silver linings of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the turbo-charging of key investments in country roads. Not only will these projects help save lives, but they will give country communities a big economic shot in the arm by making possible roadworks that would have otherwise been sitting on council waiting lists.

√ $80,000 for an upgrade to Molong Rec Ground cricket nets

√ $395,500 for new overtaking lanes on the Cargo Road

It became quite clear during the discussions that both Blayney and Molong are still areas of profit for the bank and that they are merely closing branches to cut costs and make more profit for their shareholders.

It is a very shabby and disrespectful way to treat loyal country customers.

Mr Comyn said he would have another look at the figures and come back to us with any other options.

Having dealt with previous closures by big banks in the past, I’m not holding my breath, but at least we took it right to the top and they heard first-hand how we feel. I’ll keep the community posted on the progress.

REMEMBERING THOMAS COHEN Thomas Cohen was a fitter who lived at Mookerawa near Stuart Town.

In 1908 he married Mary, and in 1916 they had a daughter, Lilian. That year Thomas enlisted, and was assigned to the 2nd Infantry Battalion to serve on the Western Front. He never saw his family or his hometown again, as he was tragically killed in action in France in 1918, aged 37.

Incredibly, last year, over 100 years after he fell, Thomas was identified in a grave for unknown soldiers in a British war cemetery in France.

On Saturday Thomas’s family, and the Stuart Town community, held a service for him at Stuart Town’s Memorial Gates to remember his service and sacrifice.

The attendance of the French Ambassador to Australia, Jean-Pierre Thebault, was greatly appreciated.

Thank you to everyone who played a role in locating and identifying Thomas and organising Saturday’s service, including Fallen Diggers; The Australian Army; Commonwealth War Graves Commission; Dubbo Regional Council and the Stuart Town Anzac Committee.

It says a lot about our nation that over one hundred years since the First World War, we are still working to identify our fallen and help bring peace and closure to their families.

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Christine Holgate gets her own bully pulpit – and uses it to effect (From page 5 With her claim gender was a factor in how she was treated, and the suffragette-white attire, she has now astutely tapped into the new women’s movement that’s arisen off the back of the Brittany Higgins issue. In doing this, she’s hit Morrison where he’s particularly vulnerable.

Politically, her advocates stretch from Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young to One Nation’s Pauline Hanson, who was the moving force behind the Senate inquiry.

The bedfellows might be somewhat uncomfortable with each other, but it’s a big bed.

The week left Morrison and the government on the ropes over Holgate’s treatment. References to “luxury watches” have lost much of their shock value.

The government can only hope the issue will simply fade with time, as issues do. Except that those small business operators mightn’t forget.

There’s an interesting contrast in how Morrison is currently dealing with Higgins, who alleges she was raped by a colleague in a minister’s office, and with Holgate.

The PM has reaffirmed he plans to meet Higgins. She’s indicated she’s not keen on reentering Parliament House, so he’s willing to arrange another venue. He says he’s looking forward to hearing what she has to say.

Holgate, who wants an apology from Morrison, this week asked him to call her.

But he rejected that as unnecessary.

Outstanding issues are between her and the Post board, he said. That may be true. By the same token, not to make the gesture is discourteous, at the least.

Remember, this was an executive who performed extremely well at Australia Post and who came out of the inquiry into the watches affair with only minor points against her.

Neither Morrison nor the two Australia Post shareholder ministers (Communications Minister Paul Fletcher and then Finance Minister Mathias Cormann) spoke directly to Holgate on October 22, the day Morrison excoriated her in Parliament.

Again, they would say that was a matter for the chairman, and again, they would be technically right. But given the stakes, wouldn’t one have thought Fletcher, in particular, might have

… Written in the stars Astrology by Alise

It’s Aries season baby, the season of adventure and excitement,

sought to make direct contact? (and also my season). This April will be filled with love and Holgate’s appearance at the Senate inquiry not only gave a detailed insight into the behind- passion, all thanks to it’s fiery ruling sign, Aries-- just make sure the-scenes events of that October day, but also you can handle the heat. revealed some of the arguments that had been going on about the future of Australia Post.

She produced part of a review by consultants Aries (March 21st- April 19th)- Foster your BCG the government had commissioned, goals this month, Aries. Stay confident in your that canvassed cost-cutting measures and relationships and personal goals, and this should the possible sale of Post’s parcel section. She pay off! Good fortune in terms of finance are and the management team had pushed back headed your way. against cutting services and jobs, and opposed divestiture.

Taurus- (April 20th- May 20th)- This month will So before the watches affair, the government mark a major turning point in your relationships, was already – to a greater or lesser extent – Taurus, whether these are friendships, familial irritated by the forceful head of this government or romantic. Make decisive action to clear your business enterprise that some Liberals would subconscious of any afflictions. like to see part or even fully privatised.

As speculation grew after her evidence about the BCG report, Fletcher on Wednesday said the government had no plans to sell off the parcels Gemini- (May 21st- June 20th)- Don’t dismiss service – which performed strongly over the any new relationships, there is potential for these pandemic. to blossom into something substantial. Take Anyway, probably any attempt to do so would action on any potential plans, success will be run into vigorous resistance from the Nationals. yours if you work for it.

The government hasn’t released the BCG report. Obviously it canvasses important issues about the business and should be in the public Cancer- (June 21st- July 22nd)- A significant domain. opportunity in your working or professional life will But who is surprised? It is of a piece with present itself- take advantage of this. This month this government’s penchant for secrecy, if it could also lead to a positive turning point in your can get away with it (not that it’s alone among romantic relationships. governments here).

It even tried to hold back the report into Holgate and the watches, until public pressure Leo- (July 23rd- August 22nd)- There will made that untenable. be opportunities for professional and business Further afield, among the advantages, from connections to flourish this April, Leo. A deeper the government’s point of view, of the national connection could develop between you and one cabinet is that much more can be kept “in of your friends. confidence” than in the old Council of Australian Governments days.

Crossbench senator Rex Patrick has a “test case” in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal for Virgo- (August 23rd- September 22nd)- Positive the release of minutes from the national cabinet, financial prospects should be at the forefront of which has been crucial in the pandemic decisionyour mind this April, Virgo. You might just get making process. Patrick says he “wants to expose everything you want- and more! Ensure you the government’s secrecy overreach and to open foster deep emotional connections to maintain the document vault for others to look in and see”. their strength.

Morrison this week talked about how Australia Post must be accountable. But his government Libra- (September 23rd- October 22nd)- There likes to minimise is endless romantic potential this April, Libra. the extent of its Keep yourself open to any growth that may occur! own accountability, Don’t be afraid to take a risk regarding your especially when professional life or finances- it will pay off. awkward issues surface.

It is worth Scorpio- (October 23rd- November 21st)- This remembering that month will be full of personal and professional if we didn’t have success. Your romantic life could take a jarring Senate inquiries like turn- focus on enhancing your communication the Holgate one we skills in relationships. would get even less information.

Question time, at least in the House of Sagittarius- (November 22nd- December Representatives, has 21st)- Try to stay on top of your finances this become almost useless month, Sagittarius! You may face some financial as a means of holding hardship, but remember, this is temporary. April is the government to a great month to focus on your romantic life. Love account. There is a should be your top priority. report imminent from a House committee Capricorn- (December 22nd- January 19th)about how to improve Enjoy spending time at home and with family it, but you’d have to this month, Capricorn. Romantic energies and be an optimist to see a chemistry will be building this month, use this to prospect of qualitative your advantage to solidify any relationships. change.

But the Senate committee on COVID, Aquarius- (January 20th- February 18th)the inquiry into the Giving and receiving love will come to you Holgate affair, and effortlessly this month, Aquarius. Focus on any regular estimates personal and professional assignments, your hearings on a range hard work will pay off. of issues, have forced some transparency and accountability.

Pisces- (February 19th- March 20th)- Your finances are set to make a significantly positive boost this month, Pisces. Focus on romance and enjoy more quality time with your partner.

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QUICK CROSSWORD

REG’S BENCH I was in a public toilet and had just sat down, when I heard a voice from the next cubicle, he said "Hi!, how are you?"

Embarrassed, I said, "I'm doing fine".

The voice said "So what are you up to?".

I said, "Just doing the same as you, sitting here!".

He said, "Can I come over?".

Annoyed, I said, "rather busy right now".

The voice said, "Listen, I will have to call you back, there's an idiot next door answering all my questions."

A man goes to the doctor, who after examining him says “You have some problems with your heart, but if you take these tablets, I think it will be okay.

“So the doctor gives the man the tablets and the patient asks, “Do I have to take them every day?”

No,” replies the doctor, “take one on the Monday, skip the Tuesday, take one on the Wednesday, skip the Thursday and go on like that.

“Two weeks later the doctor is walking down the street, and he sees the patient’s wife.“Hello Mrs Murphy,” he says, “how’s your husband?”

“Oh he died of a heart attack,” says Mrs Murphy.

“I’m very sorry to hear that,” says the doctor, “I thought if he took those tablets he would be all right.”

“Oh the tablets were fine,” says Mrs Murphy, “It was all the bloody skipping that killed him!”

A man in Scotland calls his son in London the day before Christmas Eve and says,“I hate to ruin your day but I have to tell you that your mother and I

It says, "Windows repaired 10 bucks"

are divorcing; forty-five years of misery is enough.”

‘Dad, what are you talking about?’ the son screams.

“We can’t stand the sight of each other any longer” the father says.

“We’re sick of each other and I’m sick of talking about this, so you call your sister in Leeds and tell her.” Franticly, the son calls his sister, who explodes on the phone.

“Like hell they’re getting divorced!”

She shouts, “I’ll take care of this!” She calls Scotland immediately, and screams at her father “You are NOT getting divorced.

Don’t do a single thing until I get there.

I’m calling my brother back, and we’ll both be there tomorrow.Until then, don’t do a thing, DO YOU HEAR ME?” and hangs up.

The old man hangs up his phone and turns to his wife. ‘Sorted! They’re coming for Christmas – and they’re paying their own way.’

Small Town Justice A police officer in a small town stopped a motorist who was speeding down Main Street. ''But officer,'' the man said, ''I can explain.'' ''Just be quiet!!!'' snapped the officer. ''Or I'm going to let you cool off in jail until the chief gets back.'' ''But officer, I just wanted to say...'' ''And I said KEEP QUIET! Now you're going to jail!''

A few hours later, the officer checked up on his prisoner and said, ''Lucky for you the chief is at his daughter's wedding. He'll be in a great mood when he gets here.'' ''Don't count on it,'' said the prisoner. ''I'm the groom.''

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ACROSS 1 Silent (4) 3 Upper arm joint (8) 9 Countryside walker (7) 10 Stop (5) 11 Progeny (5) 12 Hole for a lace or cord (6) 14 Rodent often kept as a pet (6,7) 17 Embellishes (6) 19 Take eagerly (5) 22 Edible bulb (5) 23 Eminent (7) 24 Cooked egg dish (8) 25 Military force (4) DOWN

1 Matrimony (8) 2 Books (5) 4 Tree producing conkers (5,8) 5 Male relative (5) 6 Local variety of language (7) 7 Regretted (4) 8 Sheep's coat of wool

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CRYPTIC CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Where Marco Polo went abroad in a yacht (6) 4 Shock-absorber containing more moisture (6) 8 Don't touch and go (5) 9 Rotters breaking glass vessels in the lab (7) 10 King captured in revolutionary month is shown to be innocent (7) 11 Synthetic material - or any material? (5) 12 Paul McCartney song that was a big hit not long ago (9) 17 Quite near a pub (5) 19 Eastern ruler's wife coming in to consult an attorney (7) 21 Frightened by man carrying weapon? (7) 22 Steal a small amount (5) 23 The author of "Tristram Shandy" enters with a flourish (6) 24 Editorial chief (6) DOWN 1 Material I found in 17 parts (6) 2 Attempt to take in old

drama? (7) 3 Sounding like a simple Moslem leader (5) 5 Ted and Rita go out to get dressed (7) 6 Be nosy about the queen providing drink (5) 7 Uphill revolt? (6) 9 Compensated - with new clothes? (9)

13 Biblical king on his own one day? (7) 14 Longed for time to end badly? (7) 15 Conceals 150 trees (6) 16 Laundress used to be a woman (6) 18 A bird that's used for lifting? (5) 20 Scandinavians heard in the fall? (5)

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• Insurance & Private Work • All vehicle makes & models • Custom work and paint

• Hotrods/Restoration/Vintage vehicles • Motor bikes/boats and all marine vessels

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CLASSIFIEDS

that work !

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

POSITIONS VACANT

PUBLIC NOTICES

DEATH & FUNERAL Robert Leo Vaughan “Bob”

SHORT TERM WORK AVAILABLE

Suit person with ute. Cutting burrs and rolling up wire.

Ph: 0457 601 997

Molong RSL Sub Branch

PUBLIC NOTICES

Will be holding an Anzac Day Service at the Cenotaph on the Village Green in Molong at 11.00am Sunday 25 April 2021.

The public are welcome, please bring a chair and maintain social distancing. Covid registering does apply.

Due to COVID19 restrictions there is NO march this year, and NO dawn service at the Cenotaph.

We suggest you “Light up the Dawn” with candles at your front gate.

Application for Appointment of Board Members

David Bloomfield.

President.

Buckinbah Creek (R87334) Reserve Land Manager

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.

220 ltr fridge freezer, immaculate $250 7 kg Fisher Paykel late model washer $280 32” CTV $100 Bar fridge, roughie, goes well $50 7.5 kg Simpson auto washer. Old style goes well $150 Mully 63645422 m: 0418 645 422

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

“Your memory will live in the hearts of those who love you”

Heather Woodhouse 63668218 Helen Houghton 63668020

Relatives & Friends are warmly invited to Bob’s funeral service to celebrate & give thanks for his life to be held at Church of our Lady, Yeoval on Friday 23rd April 2021, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by interment in the Yeoval Cemetery.

H Logue & Sons Funerals Wellington, NSW 02 6845 1946 Wellington’s most trusted, since 1962

GARAGE SALE (8am-4pm)

(8am-1pm)

129 King St Molong

(Directly opposite Molong Hospital) New and used ornate items, dolls, kitchen ware, camping gear, garden items, antiques and collectables, toys, books, CD’s, DVS’s, furniture & electrical, sewing & craft.

Something for everyone - Don’t miss out

Local Service Local Loans Local Care Supporting our

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.

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

The Buckinbah Creek (R87334) Reserve Land Manager manages the Reserve No. 87334 at Loombah notified on 15-Aug-1969 for Public Recreation. The term of appointment will be for a period not exceeding 5 years.

local communities with full service outlets in Molong, Manildra, Cudal and Canowindra

Application for membership can be made via portal.crownland.nsw.gov.au

BLZ_SB2320

All applications are required to be lodged by 21 May 2021.

For further information contact Jess Cox on (02) 6883 3323 or go to reservemanager.crownland.nsw.gov.au

Molong 11.00 am Rev Ross Godfrey

Sat 24 & Sun 25 April

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UNITING CHURCH

Late of Molong passed away peacefully on 16 April 2021 Dearly Loved husband of Eileen (Dec) Loving father, grandfather and brother to his family.

MEGA GARAGE SALE

Ever wondered who is responsible for keeping Crown reserves operating?

CHURCH NOTICES Sunday 25 April

Welcome MOLONG & DISTRICT BAPTIST CHURCH

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

Weekly Activities on livestream, to For linkAll toAge the Groups online Wayne Spencer (Pastor) Ph: 63669376 platform.

MOLONG COMMUNITY CHURCH YOU ARE NOT A MISTAKE

Sunday 10 am: Celebration & Sunday School (Ages 3 & up)

Wednesday Night 7 pm: Connect Group All Welcome

For more information contact Deon Stapelberg Ph: 0498 659 703 1 Edward St, Molong (opp Police Stn)

Claim the date – 2020 Send your 2021 dates to molongexpress@bigpond.net.au

May 3 Molong Show Meeting, Showground 7.30pm 6 Molong Men’s Shed meets 6 Molong Rotary Club RSL 6.30pm 11 Molong Probus 10am Bowling Club 12 Molong Museum 10am Elizabeth Griffin. Talk on history of Molong & District 13 Molong Advancement Group RSL 20 Molong Rotary Club RSL 6.30pm 22 Cumnock Markets 9 - 12 June 3 Molong Men’s Shed meets 3 Molong Rotary Club RSL 6.30pm 7 Molong Show Meeting, Showground 7.30pm 8 Molong Probus 10am Bowling Club 10 Molong Advancement Group RSL 10 Molong Museum 10am Jean Bennett ( a question and answer session) 14 Molong Village Markets Molong Rec Ground 17 Molong Rotary Club RSL 6.30pm 19 Cumnock Markets 9 - 12 July 1 Molong Men’s Shed meets 5 Molong Show Meeting, Showground 7.30pm 8 Molong Advancement Group RSL 13 Molong Probus 10am Bowling Club August 2 Molong Show Meeting, Showground 7.30pm 5 Molong Men’s Shed meets 10 Molong Probus 10am Bowling Club September 2 Molong Men’s Shed meets 6 Molong Show Meeting, Showground 7.30pm 14 Molong Probus 10am Bowling Club 19 157th Molong Annual Show, Showground 8am October 7 Molong Men’s Shed AGM 12 Molong Probus 10am Bowling Club November 1 Molong Show Wind-Up Meeting,

Sport

Rugby Union

Magpies win at Wellington

Molong Bowls Wednesday Social Bowls With the weather now cooling down we have stopped our evening bowls, which again was very successful.

Special thanks go to Sharon Newton for all the food prepared and supplied after the game.

Our Socials will now start back on Wednesdays at 1.30 pm with a cost of $10 per player including a small snack after the game to be supplied by Sharon.

For interested players we will be trying Sunday afternoon bowls starting at approx 2.00pm until 4.00 pm. Those interested can then stay and watch the NRL footy game. Green fee $5.

State Pennant Championships Congratulations to the Molong 5’s Pennant team who were unlucky to just miss out on heading to the Sate finals. They won 4 of their 5 games at the Zone play-offs going down to Dubbo City by 1 shot.

Well done Skips K Beatty, C Beatty, C Troth; 3rd’s P Shannon, M Lyons, I Gosper; 2nd’s F Miller, M Fife, H Foy and leads L Brown, R Wicks, J Brown.

Annabelles Kitchen

Come long and enjoy a delicious meal made by Annabelle and her team. 6pm Saturdays - take-away also available.

Molong Golf Ladies Last Wednesday we played the back 9 holes with Helen Balcomb and Ann Wood both on the same score.

Next Wednesday 28th we will play 9 holes followed by lunch at Be Tempted at 12.30.

A reminder also that we are hosting the Vets Day on Monday 26th and our Ladies Tournament on Thursday 29th, hope to see some new golfers there.

Sunday Mixed The Royal Molong Golf Course is looking magnificent at the moment thanks to a small group of volunteers who maintain the course.

Without them it would be an overgrown paddock and we are so lucky to have an eighteen hole course in Molong along with the disc golf course.

Most of the work is done by Scott and Kerry along with Dave, Stubba and Bell, Drew - and others who help out when they can such as Roger, Ged and Al. So a big thank you to all the volunteers and President Bro (who is home from hospital) and the committee.

Please put $5 for golf or $2 for disc golf in the honesty boxes located near the 1st and 10th golf tees. This all goes to keeping the course

Croquet

maintained and where can you get better value.

Don’t forget to buy tickets in the rnega meat tray at the Telegraph Hotel.

On Sunday we were treated with a beautiful morning for golf and thirteen players were there for a two person Ambrose with one group of three.

Stubba and Al were the winners with Cookie and the Ghost walker coming in second. It was good to see our treasurer John having a hit and also Dylan.

With Anzac Day on Sunday, Al was asked if he was called up for national service for the Vietnam war. I think he may have been insulted that he was thought to be that old.

There was a group ahead on the 18th green and the Ghost Walker asked Cookie what he should do. “You have two options” Cookie replied. “You can go ahead and skank it right now or wait for the green to clear and then top the ball halfway there. The Ghost Walker tricked him. He waited for the green to clear and then promptly skanked it into the rough. Cookie followed him in shortly after.

We are playing on Sunday (Anzac Day) with the usual 8.30 am for 9.00 am.

Hope to see you there

The Magpies played in Wellington last Friday night under lights 7pm There was an early battle for territory with both teams pushing each end of the field with Jai Wilcox, Zac White and Joe Reid making good runs and gaining metres.

Wellington broke open the scoring though with a try in the 20th minute unsuccessful on the conversion.

Knox Bunting and Ross Cary made some good ground to set the platform allowing Molong to strike back with a strong barrage of attack allowing Dean Butler to score under lights at Wellingtons Rygate Oval to even up the score before half time.

Molong came out of the break firing with Zac White charging through the defence from set play in Wellingtons quarter. Jai Barrow converted the try to bring the score to 12-5. The Magpies winger Jack Gavin displayed great Ball security from relentless attempts by the

Redbacks to kick out of their 22 setting up play for the forwards to return the charge which resulted in a try by Jordan Packham bringing the ball in to the posts for an easier conversion which was executed by Kade Barrow with a score 19-5.

With Wello 1 man down due to a desperate attempt save a try resulting yellow card for a slap down Molong,s Isaac White scored his second for the night to bring the score to 24-5.

The Magpie defence could have been described as brutal at times with Molong’s forwards drawing reactions from the crowd as Charlie Cooper, Josh Raines, Blake Hutchinson, Riley White and Stuart Hobbs inflicted some stinging defence.

It was physical to the end with Wellington with Wellington scoring a late try to finish the game with a great win by the Magpies 24-10

Rugby League

In the Woodbridge Cup Round 2 Youth League Manildra 56 d.

Grenfell 28 and Canowindra 28 d.

Molong 22 We had eleven players last Saturday with some very close In League Tag Grenfell 54 d games being played. We will be there again at 3.00pm this Saturday24th at the Molong Bowling Club.

Manildra 10 and Molong 24 d.

Canowindra 22 In first grade Manildra 44 d.

Grenfell 6 and Molong went down to Canowindra 58-20.

Manildra Bowls & Footy

LANDMARK TABLELANDS LIVESTOCK

We offer Auction Plus assessments on both sheep and cattle.

Direct paddock sales, over the hook rates, Weekly stock sales in Carcoar (CTLX), Forbes, Dubbo & Wagga saleyards. Contact one of our Landmark Tablelands Livestock team.

Paul Glynn (Molong & surrounding districts) – 0428 168 638 CATTLE 20 APRIL 2021 It was another good quality yarding with good numbers of prime young cattle to suit the feeders and processors. There were limited numbers of grown steers yarded, and fair numbers of grown heifers. Cows were well supplied with over 550 penned, which were mostly in prime condition.

There were better numbers of young weaners yarded suitable for the restockers. A full field of buyers were in attendance and operating.

Young cattle to the trade were around firm with prime vealers selling from 468c to 501c/kg.

Prime steer yearlings sold from 382c to 477c, while the prime heifer yearlings sold from 385c to 474c/kg. Feeder cattle were 7c dearer, with the feeder steers selling from 370c to 487c/ kg. Feeder heifers sold from 390c to 452c/kg.

Young cattle to the restockers were 20c dearer, with the young steers selling from 466c to 640c, while the young restocker heifers sold to 582c/ kg. Steer yearlings to the backgrounders sold from 471c to 512c/kg.

Grown steers and heifers were 7c dearer with the prime grown steers selling from 335c to 390c/kg. Prime grown heifers sold from 318c to 409c/kg. Cows were firm with the 2 and 3

scores selling from 200c to 296c/kg. Prime heavy weight cows sold from 292c to 320c to average 310c/kg. PTIC Angus cows sold to the restockers from 314c and 321c/kg. Heavy bulls sold to 311c/kg.

SHEEP 14 April 2021 It was a top quality yarding with good numbers of outstanding heavy weight lambs along with only odd pens of ideal trade weights. There were also a few pens of Merino lambs and only very limited numbers of lightweights to suit the restockers. The usual field of buyers were in attendance along with the return of a major supermarket buyer.

Trade lambs were firm to $5 dearer selling from $148 to $210 to average between 840c and 870c/kg cwt. Heavy weight lambs up to 30kg were $3 to $5 cheaper while the extra heavy weights over 30kg were $5/head dearer.

24kg to 30kg lambs sold from $200 to $245 to average between 780c and 800c/kg cwt. Lambs over 30kg sold from $245 to $265 to average 785c/kg cwt. Merino lambs were firm with the trade weights selling from $155 to $191 while a pen of heavier weights sold for $207/head.

Lambs to the restockers were firm with the crossbreds selling from $115 to $193 while the merino lambs to the restockers sold from $125 to $134/head. Hoggets sold to $210/head.

It was a mostly good quality yarding of mutton where most grades sold at fully firm rates.

Merino ewes sold from $100 to $210 while crossbred ewes sold from $112 to $240/head Merino wethers sold from $118 to $168/head.

Carcass prices ranged from 615c to 675c/kg cwt. The restockers were active paying from $107 to $154 for Merino ewes and $211 and $260/head for first cross ewes.

What a weekend in sport.

Firstly the Rhinos gave Grenfell a touch-up at Jack Huxley Oval on Saturday beating the Goannas 446. The Luke Petrie coached Rhinos withstood raid after raid but their defence was great with the visitors scoring a solo try in the 78th minute.

Petrie bagged four tries in a game that thrilled the packed crowd.

Again I can’t pin-point the best as

by MULLY

it was a real team effort.

Manildra Bowlo, which has only a small contingent of players to choose, just missed on State playoffs when both sides were narrowly defeated on the bell at Nyngan and Orange City on the weekend. What a great effort to both local teams making the zone playoffs. Well done Manildra!

It’s your club!

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e:admin@molongrsl.com.au

BISTRO

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Rare Opportunity - Large Land Release!

Auction Friday 14th May Orange, “Kangaroo Vale”, “The Weir” & “Billy’s Gully”, Adair Drive 152 William St, Bathurst at One of the Orange regions only large land releases in recent times. Here is your chance to buy that vacant land you have dreamt of. 10:30am

These blocks all offer their own piece of paradise, be it breath taking views, fertile grazing land or just the space you desire.

Ben Redfern We offer 3 separate blocks, “Billy’s Gully”, “The Weir” & “Kangaroo Vale”. Ranging from 7ha to 101Ha, these blocks are sealed road 0457 770 062

frontage, power connected and building entitlement. All within an easy drive less than 10 mins from the city of Orange.

Auction

Michael Kennedy 0428 243 222

Sale

Productive Grazing Country!

Auction Wed 26th May Canowindra “Avlon” 27 Vaux Street “Avlon” has been operated as an equine and cattle Cowra at 10am

grazing property for many years, with ideal facilities for both. Alluvial creek flats are highly suited for lucerne hay View production, while the property offers highly fertile red By Appointment basalt grazing and part farming paddocks.

Josh Keefe • Approx. 110.7ha - 273acres* 0439 269 449

The Perfect Hobby Farm - 100 Acres!

Auction Friday 30 April Lidster “Palmerston” 152 William St ‘Palmerston’ homestead has four large bedrooms, open Bathurst at 10:30am

plan living, modern kitchen with excellent appliances, library/gym plus study, three bathrooms, wonderful outdoor entertaining areas and indoor heated pool.

“Palmerston” will run approximately 25 breeding cows or equivalent and has excellent infrastructure

Ray White Emms Mooney

View Sat 24th April 10 - 10:30am Peter Crampton 0409 132 269

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

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