Molong Express 22 August 2019

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Rising through the ranks - the 2019 Molong Bulls Youth League team

(Back l to r) Coach Mark Thomas, Jake Williams, Jacob Kent, Harry Richardson, Ellis Johnson, Jack Hunter, Jordan Wilson, Steven Crossley, Matt Oscuro, Damo Johnston (Trainer).

(Front l to r) Liam Frazer, Jacob Duncan, Liam Milne, Jake Amberge, Brodie Johnston, Luke Miller, Harvey Wilson, Scott Twiss (1st Grade Player who helps the team).

Jett Frazer, Cody Whiting, Cameron Geddes, Calen Dickson, Jamie Adams, Jack Thomas.

Note: Some of the team members missing due to injury.

The 2019 Molong Bulls Youth League team have had a great season of footy with a number of team members rising through the ranks from junior footy - (the Cabonne Junior Roos and other clubs and sports) bringing strength to the future of Rugby League in this area. These young men have come together as a fine team under the coaching of Mark Thomas and manager, Damien Johnstone.

Coach, Mark Thomas could not speak highly enough to the Express about the team's commitment to the game, to each other as team members, and to the Bulls.

Long-time Molong resident, Bruce Stewart is disillusioned with the response of the Cabonne Council tender decision-makers for the 2019/20 Molong Swimming Pool management contract.

"I applied for management of the local pool earlier this year" said Bruce, who ran the facility for Cabonne Council for 6 years (two contacts). "I still have residents coming up to me today asking when I'm coming back" said Bruce who ran the pool during the day as well as evenings when the summer nights permitted. "Local families and youth enjoyed our movie and pizza nights at the pool. It gave the kids something to do on summer nights and a place to be. Just like in the days of past in Molong where local and district kids could swim all day and again in the heat of the night at their local baths."

So why is Bruce Stewart disillusioned? I attended a Cabonne Council tender briefing session at the pool. I was the only one there. I was advised by letter (6 August 2019) from Cabonne Council that my tender was unsuccessful.

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"They've been an unbelievable team all through the season" said the proud coach.

"Some have been playing their Youth League games and then running onto the field after to play with the Bulls 1st Grade side when needed. The team have also had the responsibility of packing up the Rec. grounds after home games. Whilst the team have finished their season they can look forward to the 2020 season and be very proud of their 2019 efforts, according to Mark and President of the Molong Rugby League, Jenny Barrow (see P.6).

Feeling locked Out! Ltd - who I understand is city based - won the tender. The letter also advised that the successful tenderer would be providing the services at $89,621."

"That amount really surprised me given that my tender was for the amount of $55,500. Their's being $34,121.00 above mine.

It's a sizeable price difference from mine - given we were answering to the same tender requirements as set by Cabonne Council for services/operations/ management required."

"I'm local. Live in this area. And, I would have been employing local people to work the kiosk - collect entrance fees, provide lifeguard services, swimming lessons and the maintenance of the grounds etc."

Bruce (above) has asked for a briefing from Cabonne Council as to the reasons why his tender application was unsuccessful.

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Boots in the Backside (once again!) to the owners of barking dogs. Those that bark at ureasonable hours for unreasonable lengths of time that is. All dogs will let go a bark sometime.

Every week (without fail) we have sleep deprived residents coming into the Express to ask if we can please publicise barking dogs in their neighbourhoods. Generally from elderly residents, those who suffer (serious) illness, those where dogs barking in the night have disturbed their sleep - and then another lot of dogs starting up when the sun rises.

With Molong gaining the "place of many barking dogs" reputation - the situation is now serious.

We have also had residents come in and talk about dogs escaping their home fences and bailing up neighbours in their own yards and on pedestrian footpaths.

Concerns centre, currently, around the neighbourhood areas of Wellington and Lee Streets, Edward and Riddell; Wellington and Gidley and the Marsden Street area. Most are saying they have reported the problem to Council - but it seems that for Cabonne Council to fully understand the extent of the problem the Ranger would have to be employed from midnight until 8 a.m. in the morning - for the problem to be addressed effectively.

Barking dog owners might like to do more themselves to help the problem in a safe, effective way.

Below is one example of the huge range of products now available on the market to retrain dogs. Simply google 'barking dogs' and see what is available ... and please consider what you can do.

Note: For local dog owners, Cabonne Council, the local Vet. clinic, families, local Police - - let's hope that individual dog owners will address Parkes Parkes Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters are their barking dog problem - so that sleep deprived residents, or their families/friends - are thrilled with the commencement of ground work on which to not forced to the traditional methods of stopping build their new state-of-the-art fire station.

Duty Commander, Inspector Stephen Knight said it's a very barking dogs. It happens! exciting time.

"The contractors are on site and civil work has commenced on providing a fantastic new premises for the firefighters of Parkes," he said.

"The new station will be of great benefit, not only to our dedicated and hardworking crew members, but also the community of Parkes and surrounding areas with new and improved facilities.

"It's part of FRNSW policy of improving facilities for firefighters across the state."

The purchase of the land for the new station was announced in March last year by the then Minister for Police and the Minister for Emergency Services, Troy Grant.

The new premises, facing Hill Street, is located directly behind the existing and outdated 95-year-old fire station in Court Street.

The new station will include a double motor bay, gym, changerooms, mess room, better storage and improved equipment.

It will also have more space for the fire-fighting crew of 18 to train and for more than one truck to fit inside.

Inspector Knight said building work on the new state-ofthe-art station is expected to start by the end of the year.

received, the president has said.

The Eisteddfod finished on August 15 with the vocal and instrumental section.

Adjudicator, international performer and former Wellington resident, Damien Whiteley put on a show for those in attendance singing 'Old Man River', which Eisteddfod president Bob Collier said was a surprise for everyone.

"Overall the Eisteddfod went very well. It was very well received from people out of town. We had about 7000 people go through the doors, including the entrants," he said.

More than 500 volunteers gave their time over the three weeks that the Eisteddfod ran and Mr Collier said without them the event wouldn't happen.

Families came far and wide to attend the 43rd annual event, with some travelling as far as Queensland.

More than 2800 creative youngsters from Wellington, Sydney, Bathurst, Cowra, Gilgandra, Dubbo, Orange, Narromine and Geurie entered this year.

While entrant numbers did drop slightly for 2019, the Wellington Eisteddfod president said overall it was comparable to Dubbo and Orange.

He congratulated and thanked the committee and volunteers that helped, adding that the Eisteddfod "really is a community effort."

Mr Collier gave a special mention to Colin Rouse, manager of the Wellington Civic Centre, saying he went above and beyond his normal duties and was a great assistance to the committee.

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The very best of the Cowra and Canowindra wine region is set to be showcased with the annual Cowra Wine and Forage Tours to kick off next month.

Media and friends of Cowra Tourism got a sneak peak of this year's lineup last weekend, wining and dining at Antonio's Wines, Rosnay Organic Wines and Wallington Wines.

The Cowra Wine and Forage Tours will be throughout spring, with the first one to be held on Saturday, September 14.

Wellington

It may have been plagued by some unreasonably bad weather that forced some performers to miss out on the glory of receiving their awards directly, but the Wellington Eisteddfod was still very well

Dubbo

Barnaby Joyce has reportedly launched a robo-call campaign phoning people outside of his federal electorate urging them to contact their state MPs and voice their displeasure with the bill seeking to decriminalise abortion.

Dubbo resident Veronica Hudson told the Leader she received an automated call from Mr Joyce at about 8pm on Monday night.

Ms Hudson said she was taken aback by the call.

"I'm not in his electorate," she said.

"And what if I'm not displeased with the bill?"

She said it was a women's rights issues and asked what right Mr Joyce had to launch a robo-call campaign such as this outside of his electorate.

Forbes

The Forbes Town and District Tennis Club's charity fun day resulted in a big win for Forbes District Hospital with the day raising $3750.

The charity day was hosted on Sunday, August 4 to celebrate three newly resurfaced tennis courts.

Along with the $3750 raised by the Town and District Tennis Club's charity fun day, the Forbes Hockey Club donated $100 to the hospital.

Local coach Peter Clifton said the day was bigger than they thought it was going to be and they wanted to thank Evolution Mining for helping to cover the costs of running the day.

101 WATSON ST, MOLONG

$398,000

87A GIDLEY ST, MOLONG

Sensational Setting • This tranquil setting is so good for the soul • In town, yet ohhh so private with a lovely rural outlook • Three bedrooms, the main with ensuite complete with bath • Chef’s kitchen, plenty of storage and bench space, two s/s ovens for the entertainer • Freshly painted with new floorcoverings throughout • Extensive landscaping to enhance the slope of the block and luscious trees that attract birds

66 RIDDELL ST, MOLONG

$449,000

Amazing Value $$$$ • Well below replacement value, vacant and ready to move in!

• First floor comprises 5 extra large bedrooms, main with ensuite and walk in robe, main bathroom and separate wc.

• Your welcomed on the lower level with large entrance hall, flowing to 3 separate living areas; media room, lounge room, family room.

• Large well equipped kitchen opening to the dining area.

• Large windows to allow lots of natural light, ducted & zoned r/c air

34 BUCKLAND ST, MOLONG

$579,000

A Peaceful & Tranquil Setting • Exceptionally large 4 bedroom home with wrap around verandahs • The home is set on 1 acres with established yards, just minutes to town • Already leasing the 5 acres of Crown Land to add to your privacy • Timber kitchen with lovely outlook, family room • Lounge room also has access to a private outdoor area • Ducted reverse cycle air cond.; excellent water; 5kw solar; sheds and much more

46 PARK ST, MOLONG

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Work From Home • This property offers plenty of living space for a large family with a separate office & entrance, if you need to work from home • 4 good size bedrooms all with built-ins, master with ensuite • Separate rumpus or media room, formal lounge room • Stream line kitchen with plenty of cupboard and bench space • Discretely tucked away with side access offering privacy • In summer you will enjoy weekends around the pool

373 SOUTH BOWAN PARK RD, CUDAL

$659,000

Bonza Home On Small Acreage • Looking for small acreage within 30 minutes of Orange?

• Require an established home that doesn’t require work?

• 4 generous bedrooms, main with walk-in robe & ensuite • Great floor plan with 2 separate living areas • Plenty of storage, wood heating & reverse cycle • Wrap around verandahs, establishes trees & lawns • 8.5 acres of lifestyle , sheds, bore and chook yards

26 EURIMBLA RD, CUMNOCK

$60,000

Affordable Building Block • This block is located within the town boundaries, but feels like you’re almost out of town.

• With a rural outlook, zoned RU5 Village and approx. 2719sqm, just over half an acre.

• Colorbond fencing down the eastern boundary, the western boundary needs realigning.

• Water and power to the boundary.

• If you are looking for a slower pace, this is your place.

$325,000 LOT 16 & 18 RODDA DRIVE, CUDAL $250,000 • Elevated building pad, to show the view, is already in place • A total of 2 allotments gives you versatility and privacy; room for a pony or 2.

• Just 25 minutes to Orange • With the size and shape of the block, it will allow a solar passive home with a northerly aspect.

• Full fenced, power to boundary.

• Vendor Finance available on application.

• 5 acres close to town is hard to find.

• Buying Your First Home?

• What a great place to start!

• Set on the high side of the street with sunny north aspect • Featuring 3 bedrooms, separate lounge & dining, with the Spanline multi-purpose room providing additional living space.

• Room for 3 cars and the caravan or boat • Close proximity to Molong Central School

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8-10 MACKERAL ST, MUMBIL

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• Refurbished and well presented 3 bedroom home in Mumbil • Freshly painted throughout, new floor coverings • Modern bathroom and second shower & toilet in laundry • New kitchen with walk-in pantry • Separate lounge with wood heating and lots of natural light • Ducted evaporative air conditioning; reverse cycle in main bedroom & lounge • Large colorbond garage will cater to the motor home, caravan or boat; with additional carport

• Lots 1- 10, a total of approximately 3.85 acres • Selling as one allotment, this block would make an ideal lifestyle block with all services • Accessible to water, sewer and electricity • Fully fence and ready for you to build your dream home • With plenty of room for the pony and children to play • Great block with plenty of potential and well situated • Bonus, within town limits.

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110 Edward St, Molong - $330pw Brand new 3 bedroom home; close to school; lovely kitchen with electric appliances; r/c; enclosed rear yard, carport. No pets. Available Now.

Gowan Green Rd, Wellington - $330pw Comfortable 5 bedroom home on rural setting; the ambiance and setting of this home overlooking the Bell River will satisfy anyone desire for a slower lifestyle; All bedrooms with b/ins; main with ensuite; modern kitchen; timber rakes ceilings in the lounge with wood heating & r/c; separate family room with its own r/c; timber entertainment deck; double garage; 15 min to Wellington 30 min to Molong; 1 hr to Orange. No Pets.

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751 Stapleton’s Rd, Molong - $260 per week 3 bedroom cottage with enclosed sunroom, large lounge, wood heating, r/c air cond.; 2nd living or dining area; sheds, 15 minutes from Molong Available now.

18 Molong St, Molong - $230 per week 2 bedroom cottage within easy walking distance of schools and shops; All rooms generous in size; separate lounge; combined kitchen/dining; 2nd living area; enclosed yard.. Available now.

Lot 1 South St, Molong - $350pw Comfortable 3 br brick veneer on 7 acres, within town limits. Neat and tidy kitchen, gas cooking; wood heating & r/c; lounge plus separate family room; double garage; Available Now.

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Orange Council’s roads and Children’s Book Week footpaths forum 17 - 23 August 2019 sheds light on future plans Orange residents had questions answered at a public forum on Tuesday night about how, when and in what order the city’s road and footpath network will be upgraded.

Council staff took the opportunity to unveil the list of work expected to be completed this year as well as a draft plan for the next four years.

Orange Mayor Reg Kidd said the community asked a range of questions and gained an insight into how difficult decisions are made.

“Orange City Council manages 479 kilometres of road, 454 kilometres of kerb and gutter, 148 kilometres of paths and 41 bridges,” Cr Kidd said.

“We have to make tough decisions when it comes to allocating funding to upgrade sections of that vast network.

“Council makes those decisions based on a range of factors including engineering science, community expectations and cost.

“The treatment for every road is different depending on where it is, what it’s used for and what the long term plan for the road is.

“There are a few roads in the city which need significant work, however there’s no point in wasting money upgrading a road, only for it to be ripped up in a couple of years to make way for a major project.

Dairy Creek Road is a classic

Paula and her team at the Molong Bakery have joined in the fun of this week’s Book Week 2019 celebrations dressing up each day with story book characters.

On Monday they dressed as Superheros. Tuesdays it was Cowboys and Indians.

Wednesday they chose Nerds and Bookworms. Thursday they will be stepping straight out of the pages of Disneyland. Friday their favourite Nursery Rhyme characters.

Pop in, have a cup of coffee, enjoy one of Brendan’s home-made muffins. scones (with jam and cream) - a delicious sandwich, a breakfast meal or lunch - and enjoy book week compliments of Paula, Belle, Jess and ...? (Be surprised).

(Above) Minnehaha, Annie Get Your Gun and Hiawatha (in disguise) dressed for the lunch crowd at the Molong Bakery on Tuesday.

Costumes by the ‘wardrobes of Molong’ and Vinnies.

Meet the Author : Alison Lester

Magic Beach by Alison Lester was featured recently on Back Roads (ABC) where the author was visited at Fish Creek, a small town near the sea in the dairy farming area of Gippsland, Victoria.

A child of the sea, Alison was lucky to have grown up near the water where she and her childhood friends would wander through a small cave entrance to their very own ‘magic beach’.

A safe swimming haven near Wilsons Promontory ‘Magic Beach’ is beautifully written and illustrated by Alison - and a great read for the whole family, together.

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example. It will soon be completely rebuilt to form part of the Southern Feeder Road so we’ve held off doing any major work on that section.

“I’m pleased Council staff were able to answer questions from the public and I encourage anyone who would like more information to contact Council or go to Council’s YourSay Orange website. There you check online maps that show where work is happening in local neighbourhoods.” https://yoursay. orange.nsw.gov.au/ Orange City Council’s Infrastructure Chair and Deputy Mayor Sam Romano said there are number of major projects to be tackled in the coming road-building season.

“Our major projects for the year include the Southern Feeder Road Stage 2, which is well underway and Stage 3 from Elsham Avenue to the Mitchell Highway including the intersection,” Cr Romano said.

“The tender for the roundabout at William Maker Drive and the Northern Distributor Road is going out in October and we’ll be getting started on two more roundabouts throughout the year; Hill Street/ Matthews Avenue and McLachlan Street/ March Street.

(Right) Molong Librarian Margaret Lamerton and Felicity McLean author of ‘The Van Apfel girls are gone’ during a recent visit to the library.

The afternoon was a big success with a good crowd attending who enjoyed hearing all about the book Felicity has written, and how and why she wrote it. Questions were asked and much lively discussion ensued.

Tucked away in a seaside shopfront at Fish Creek (Gippsland, Victoria) works children’s book author, Alison Lester who is one of Australia's most popular authors.

She has written and illustrated over 25 picture books, and her first fiction title, The Quicksand Pony, quickly became a bestseller.

Her books are published in many languages and are loved by children around the world. Alison's sure sense of colour and design, her humour, and her

keen observation of the details of children's lives make her books lasting favourites.

Alison grew up on a farm overlooking the sea and first rode a horse as a baby in her father's arms. She still lives in the country and rides her horse whenever she can. She believes children need adventures and the freedom to imagine.

She has always been a bookworm and often reads for hours in the middle of the night. 'I love the way books take you to another world, no matter what's going on in your life.'

NSW Farmers backs Lake Rowlands level increases Right to Farm bill after snow event

A farmer’s right to produce local food and fibre in NSW is destined to be enshrined in law with plans to introduce the State’s first legislated Right to Farm bill.

Deputy Premier John Barilaro and Minister for Agriculture Adam Marshall have announced today the Right to Farm Bill will include jail time and up to $22,000 in fines for farm trespass, new offences for farm invasions and a legal recognition of a farmer’s right to farm.

NSW Farmers President James Jackson said the bill, which will be put to parliament in coming weeks, would provide some relief to farming families and sends a clear message about the impact of farm trespass and invasions from activists.

“In addition to the biosecurity threat to local food and fibre production, farm trespass causes enormous anxiety for farming families and their employees,” Mr Jackson said.

“Actions from the State Government are now reflecting the impact of criminal farm invasions

and damage to property. It is welcome news that NSW will have toughest penalties in Australia.”

Mr Jackson said it is essential that a robust farm trespass regime is linked to inalienable protections for farmers from nuisance complaints, claims and legal action from neighbours and other third parties.

“From small farmers in periurban areas to broadacre farmers in the Western Division, we all need the ability to produce food and fibre for the nation without the burden of complaints about lawful farming activities.”

“Agriculture is continually coming under pressure from conflicting demands for landuse.

Encroachment of non-agricultural land uses into long standing farming areas is impacting our ability to grow food and fibre.”

“Without this sort of action from State Government, small farming operations close to urban areas could become unviable and consumers would lose a local source of food and fibre.”

Refurbished Bank St toilets

The general manager of Central Tablelands Water (CTW), Gavin Rhodes, has advised that the level of Lake Rowlands has increased from 50% to 58% as a result of the recent snow event in the Central Tablelands area.

Mr Rhodes said: “although the level of Lake Rowlands had been holding steady at 50% over the past month, it was very pleasing to receive approximately 50mm of rain and a decent dump of snow in the Lake Rowlands catchment over the past 7 to 10 days. The level of Lake Rowlands has increased from 50% to 58% during that time, which is very encouraging leading into the warmer periods of spring and summer. Now that the catchment has been saturated by the recent snow event, we need more follow up rain and subsequent runoff. It just goes to show what a great catchment Lake Rowlands is as we (CTW) continue to lobby both State and Federal governments to fund additional storage.”

Enlarging Lake Rowlands has been proposed since 1977. CTW’s chairman, Cr David Somervaille said, “An enlarged Lake Rowlands would help secure water for town water supply, environmental flows, industrial development and continued investment in the region.

Lake Rowlands has the potential to be a strategic water supply asset for the entire region.

With the prolonged drought gripping 98% of

the State, we need to plan and put strategies in place both short and long term to increase water security for the region.”

Despite the recent increase to the level of Lake Rowlands, Level 3 water restrictions remain in place for the entire CTW supply network.

CTW will continue to closely monitor the inflows into Lake Rowlands and long term rainfall forecasts of the Bureau of Meteorology.

All information pertaining to the requirements of Level 3 Water Restrictions is available on CTW’s website at www.ctw.nsw.gov.au or by contacting the CTW administration office on 02 6391 7200.

CTW would like to thank its consumers for their continued understanding during this period of drought and the importance of using water wisely.

Access to the disabled toilet - the MLAK key

The Master Locksmiths Access Key (MLAK) system is an MLAA initiative that allows people with a disability access to dedicated public facilities, including facilities in National Parks and many Council municipalities, elevators at railway stations, the new Changing Places facilities throughout Australia, disabled toilets that are locked, and even the Liberty Swing (Liberty Swing – the world’s safest and most recognised swing for children and adults in wheelchairs.

The Australian-made product has been installed in parks, playgrounds, schools and healthcare facilities around the world since 2003).

People with a disability are able to purchase an MLAK key which will open all toilets, playground equipment and other facilities fitted with a lock that uses the special MLAK cylinder. Who’s Eligible? Eligibility is restricted to people who have a disability or have written authority from one of the following: • a doctor; a disability organisation; community health centre • the owner or management of a building with an accessible toilet on site If you meet these criteria, please download the order form: MLAK Order Form PDF, or ask your carer group to organise, Cabonne Council etc.

Thanks to the efforts of Councillors including Jamie Jones and Paul Mullins - the Bank Street toilets have (finally) been refurbished to a standard that is pleasing to users.

However, to ensure these new toilets do not return to the problems of the past which gave Molong the reputation of (and we quote) “the worst public toilets I have seen” and often during weekends and school holiday times - “the filthiest - disgraceful” - “no paper, no soap, no toilet paper”.

As local ratepayers we need to consider new rules to protect “our” asset - given that it might be another 30 years before Council has the money to spend on these toilets again.

Questions? Should the toilets be locked at night (to avoid inappropriate use and to enable the disabled toilet to be left unlocked during the day ?)

Should these toilets be cleaned, restocked with paper, soap etc every day including Saturdays/Sundays and Public Holidays?

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Note: We are talking with Cabonne Council about the above ... however, your opinion to Cabonne Council will also help.

We are also talking to CC about the need for a shelf to be placed next to the disabled toilet and wash basin to assist the support needed in such a facility by the people who use a colostomy bag. And, another shelf installed next to the baby change table to make it easier to use for parents/carers.

Barnsey makes a point!

The disabled toilet in the Bank Street facility is locked with the sign showing that the MLAK Key applies.

This is a universal key which opens disabled toilet across Australia.

“Problem is” said Barnsey - “hardly anyone knows about this key - or how to access one. “ “If the toilet block is locked overnight (6 p.m. to 7 a.m. - onwards) Cabonne Council may then be able to allow the disabled facility to be left open to users during the day. Otherwise, here is the little known story about the MLAK key and how to get one... (see above left).

Home-made Lemonade and Fairy Cakes to help “Jess”

Raising money for Jess and the Smith Family through their Sunday morning home-made cake and lemonade stall in Gidley Street, (l to r) Georgie Bowman, Millie Sullivan, Milly Bowman, Minnie Whittle, Annie Bowman, Harriet King, Rosie Quilty, Adelaide Swift, Olivia Greenwood. “We want to raise money for Jess and other children” said Olivia.

Raising money for Jess and the Smith Family at the Hunter Caldwell Park Kiosk during Friday afternoon soccer training - Zoe Strahorn, Harriet King, Millie Sullivan, Olivia Greenwood, Adelaide Swift, Rosie Quilty. Well done to these local children for being inspiring community junior volunteers ... and fine citizens and for their kind thoughts in thinking about children and families less fortunate. “We just want to help” said Olivia.

When Olivia Greenwood and her friends saw the Smith Family Appeal advertisement they started figuring out ways they could help Jess, the little girl in the Smith Family TV ad. calling for help. “It was really sad” said Olivia. “Jess didn’t have a school uniform like us.”

“She had to wear broken shoes” said Harriet. “And she had no friends” said Milly. “She had to carry her school things in a plastic shopping bag because she didn’t have a school bag” said Annie. “Some of our friends cried when they saw Jess on the TV” said Olivia who had heard another school friend talk about a little stall she had set up near her family home to raise money for Jess and other children “who live in poverty”.

Olivia decided to do something to help Jess and other children living in poverty. “My friends and I decided to organise two cake stalls where we could sell cupcakes, biscuits, fresh homemade lemonade, and fruit salad” (with the permission and support of their parents).

“We ran a stall at the kiosk at Hunter Caldwell park during

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Friday after school soccer training” said Adelaide. “We sold almost everything” said Millie.

Inspired by their fundraising - these local school girls then set about making more cakes and biscuits for another stall in Gidley Street on Sunday morning outside Olivia’s grandparent’s home.

Making their own advertising signs - with plenty of glitter, bling and great writing and drawings - it was the girl’s brothers, Jack Greenwood and Fergus Whittle’s role to stand at the nearby intersection and show the signs to passing traffic (with a safe eye kept out by parents). By the end of the two hour fundraiser all of the delicious cakes, lemonade and biscuits had been sold. ‘Treasurer’ Adelaide Swift was pleased to show the Express the money raised sitting safely in the group’s ice-cream container. Over the two days - these fine young girls (and 2 boys) had raised $380.00 to help Jess.” “It was a fun thing to do as well” said Rosie. “We hope Jess and other kids will be able to have new school bags” said Georgie.

a weekly opinion piece

by Rozzi As the footy season draws to an end I like to catch up with the coaches to try and identify what it is they do to bring out the best in their players.

After working in a career involved in what was once titled “developing leadership skills” - and then taking part in the huge range of personal building programs and reading heaps (the likes of Deepak Chopra, James Redfield, Louise Hay etc) that were were the ‘flavour of the month’ back then ... I have developed an inbuilt curiousity about what works for some, not others ... why some people succeed whilst some choose not to (I hate using that f word that is the nicer version of what I hear others willingly use). Why do some live ... whilst others choose not to. etc. etc.

The great boxer, Kostya Tszyu, commented in his autobiography about how he would never have won a fight or get through a daily training program if he had not clicked into place what he referred to as the greatest computer in the world.

His brain. Along the lines (from memory) he said words to the effect - we have the strongest computer in the world inside our heads - yet we don’t use it to its full capacity. Instead we let our hearts - our emotions - rule our thinking and what we do with our lives each and every day.

Thinking about it - I started going with my son Nick to boxing matches - back when he was a Uni student and I was experiencing a life changing situation experience wondering why I kept hitting my own emotive button - rather than using my ‘computer’ logically.

The first boxing match Nick took me to had a number of lead up matches before Anthony Mundine came into the ring.

My emotives - my heart - instantly took over the minute the first fight started. “I can’t watch this” I whimpered to Nick as I hid under my seat.

“Watch the power of the mind, mum” said Nick.

Eventually I did - “watch their eyes - whoever switches off their ‘computer’ will be the first to hit the mat.” From there I developed a different mindset - a different approach to everything I was doing at the time. Living, working, stressing, playing sport, art ... with the ‘computer’ clicking into place whenever I reminded myself of the situation I was in. My life modelling was about allowing my heart, my feelings, emotions etc to run my every day existence. I had to keep reminding myself that to ‘see’ and ‘hear’ and make better decisions - I had to click my ‘computer’ my logical ‘computer’ into gear.

It made a difference.

I use the same approach when I observe footy - at the local level - and big league stuff. I actually have little interest in the game - yet I become a keen spectator - for reasons other than ... well, what others may not see.

Fitness, committing to a ‘dry season’, individual skills, training, team togetherness - all come into play as a good move by individual players wanting to achieve their best and that of their team.

But there’s also something else which wins or loses the game for the individual or the team. “It wasn’t our day” sums up many a game. It’s a true, respectful and good comment to say.

But could it be considered to be a little bit more than that? “Computers?”

There’s only a few games left. Take a look.

Farewell Don Bennett 9 May 1926 - 27 July 2019

Don Bennett came from the era of big firsts – first tractors, motor cars, electricity being switched on, television, moon landings, imperial to metric measurements (… an inch of rain … some habits were hard to change), and maybe the most important…. the electric grader finally replacing hand turned models, but he never took anything for granted, always grateful to afford the item or appreciate the time saved.

by Campbell Chittendon Donald Edward Bennett (Don) was born on 9 May 1926 here in Molong. He was raised on Bryan’s Flat where his mother and father managed a vineyard, orchard and a small flock of sheep. At an early age Don decided to make Bryan’s Flat his home for life, a special place where he would later meet his wife Gladys, build a home, raise a family, and enjoy a life where he worked with his hands in the great outdoors. On the sudden passing of his father, Don took over the management of the farm.

From a young age, Don’s life was centered on family.

As a son of a farmer he was heavily involved in running the property, learning what he could from his father. At 14 years old, Don left Molong Public School to help run the farm on a full-time basis. In his twilight years Don reflected on how he raised his own family (Merilyn, Robert, Terry and Helen) on Bryan’s Flat where running the farm was a family affair. Don taught his two sons the skills of working the farm. As Don grew older, responsibilities for the farm transitioned to his “young” apprentice - Terry, who carried on the tradition. Don fondly remembered how a young Helen was placed in the hopper of the grader (which was used as a play pen) where she could join the team as they picked, packed and sorted fruit.

Don experienced many changes to farming in his lifetime. In the early days, the property relied on five horses – one was a sulky (the equivalent of the family car) and four were draft horses (the original tractors).

He recalled how his mother would take the sulky to town to do the shopping. Don’s most valued invention was machinery, especially tractors. Not only did it make it a lot easier to do things, but he also had a fascination for knowing how it all worked. Over his lifetime he owned over 10 tractors and 6 cars. Remnants of the old and new lie scattered across Bryan’s Flat – because you just don’t know when you may need a spare part, or find a new way to use it!!

Don came from the era of big firsts – first tractors, motor cars, electricity being switched on, television, moon landings, imperial to metric measurements (… an inch of rain … some habits were hard to change), and maybe the most important…. the electric grader finally replacing hand turned models, but he never took anything for granted, always grateful to afford the item or appreciate the time saved.

Don loved his animals and enjoyed his time on the verandah with the sun shining through the glass while

having a cup of tea and a bikky which he would share with the dogs and the blue wrens. It wasn’t uncommon for him to be in the company of a dog. The young pup “Jess” was known to jump up on Don who would cheekily say “naughty dog” while giving her a treat. Then there was the feral cat … but that is a story for another time.

When Don was asked “What was the best thing that ever happened on the farm?” his face lit up with the biggest smile as he uttered a single word … “Gladys.” Don met Gladys in the orchard on Bryan’s Flat (a special thank you to Ivy for arranging the visit). Courting involved trips to the Molong Cinema where Don & Gladys enjoyed films like Tarzan and Westerns. Don and Gladys married in 1945 had four children, 10 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren. It was always a wonderful moment seeing Don & Gladys holding hands, cutting yet another anniversary cake and proving once and for all that love conquers all.

Don was a jack of all trades, who milled his own timber from the farm to build his family home. He could invent, repair and modify anything he put his mind to, often pondering a problem on the verandah before finding the solution – but when it came to painting, Don chose to supervise. In his retirement Don kept busy through his woodworking hobby. Don built among other things furniture, blanket boxes, picture frames and wooden wishing wells – these goods commonly gifted to family members or used to raise funds for charity with one box built by Don and blanket crocheted by Glad raising over $1000 in one day! As the years went on Don enjoyed sitting beside Glad as she continued to work on projects to be gifted or donated to charity, content knowing they were together.

There was always something to do on the farm.

Building dams, ploughing, sowing, harvesting, planting, pruning, picking, sorting, packing, spraying, bailing, crutching, shearing, marking, string a fence, repair a fence, cut firewood, volunteer fire fighting, and on and on it went – whistling while he worked (one of his favorites was Amazing Grace) and always taking time for a cuppa and a chat, or splurging on his photography of nature.

Don enjoyed all aspects of his work and life on the farm especially his life with Gladys and family. If given the

chance Don would have loved to have received more of an education – it was something he missed out on as he was needed to work the farm – but when you think about it, life is a good teacher.

Both Don and Gladys enjoyed the glass screen on the verandah which provided them with a warm place from which they could view the comings and goings on the farm and interact with the dogs and birds. When we look back on the life of Don Bennett, we will remember the happy gentle man who loved his family, was always good for a chat and a cuppa, a self-determined man with a good sense of humour. An example to all of us on how to remain positive in times of trouble.

Don doesn’t know what the next stage of his journey holds, but he hopes to see his mother and father again.

Thank-you Don for loving us – we’ll miss you.

Until we meet again, “We’ll see you next time”.

Thank-You: Gladys has many people she would like to thank especially Terry and Donna Bennett who made the house accessible and provided meals-on-feet.

Gladys would also like to thank family and friends who visited, and the professional staff who helped throughout the years.

Inner city breweries and cheese factories get the green light

The NSW government has given the green light for boutique micro-breweries and small-scale food manufacturers to set up in and around Orange’s CBD. After a public consultation period, the government, this month, gave approval to change Orange’s zoning to allow the “artisan food and drink industry” into certain commercial zones*.

This means hand-crafted, boutique food and drink factories are permitted to set up in the CBD, and several other locations scattered throughout the city.

Orange Mayor Reg Kidd said the changes, defined by the NSW government, would add to Orange’s envious reputation of being the food and wine destination of NSW. “We’re talking about craft beers and liqueurs, food and oils made by hand, by Orange’s skilled craftspeople,” Cr Kidd.

“It’s trendy in the inner-city metropolitan areas to set up boutique breweries where people can see the beer being made during a tour or workshop and then sit down and have a drink.

“The issue is, these operations are a combination of industry and food retailing and by default have only been permitted in industrial zones.

“The changes would allow them to exist in commercial areas, which are more attractive to consumers, where they would be able to sell food, host tours and tastings.

“Thanks to this change in zoning, we could see small scale brewers, cheese factories and artisan bakeries set up in Orange’s commercial zones.

“The NSW Government conditions say these factories could set up in any of these zones provided they either have a retail area to sell products, a restaurant or café, or facilities to hold tasting, tours or workshops.

“With these changes, the potential to expand on food tourism is enormous.”

Orange City Council’s Employment and Economic Development Policy Committee Chair Tony Mileto said the changes would add to Orange’s economic diversity.

“People are moving away from mass-manufactured food and drinks and they want an experience,” Cr Mileto said.

“They want to see how, what they are consuming is made.

“Customers are becoming more knowledgeable and passionate about what they buy and we need to keep up with industry changes.

“Craft and locally produced goods come with a price premium and support tourism, hospitality and create jobs.

“Think more places like Factory Espresso in Kite Street where you can sit down and have a drink and a bite to eat with the sounds, smells and sights of coffee production in the background.”

To set up shop in the Orange CBD, small-scale factories producing boutique food and drink would need to apply for a development application, as would any other development.

Each DA would be assessed on its merits and there would be options for community consultation.

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Jenny's Gift

Julie James (2nd left) and Kim Stojanov (right) of the Molong Hospital Auxiliary receiving a generous cheque from the Molong Advancement Group's Peter Batten (left) and Sue Wild (third left) to assist in the refurbishment of the Palliative Care rooms.

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When the lovely Jenny Batten passed away recently her husband Peter and family decided that in lieu of flowers, donations could be made to the Molong Hospital Palliative Care Unit where Jenny and her family had been provided with the special care warmly provided by the staff and medical team. $1,900 was raised for Jenny's Gift.

Peter Batten and family have donated Jenny's Gift to the hospital which will help with the refurbishment program of the Palliative Care rooms - a project undertaken by the Molong Hospital Auxiliary.

Jenny's Gift will live on to help other residents spend their final days in comfort and warmth, surrounded by the love of their family who like Jenny's will be able to hold their loved ones close as they move to the eternal life.

Jenny will be remembered for her beautiful smile, love of family and friends, work colleagues and her fine achievements in life. She made a difference.

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What happens at Mediation ?

Family Law What happens at a mediation?

A mediation is an excellent way to fast track a settlement in your parenting or property matter.

Mediations follow a similar framework regardless of whether they are parenting or property matters or both.

In mediations with the assistance of legal advice, a mediator is appointed and a date is agreed upon. Both solicitors will prepare an outline of their argument in advance and exchange them prior to the mediation starting.

We recommend that you prepare for mediation by thinking about the following: 1.

What will be your opening offer and what is the upper/lower limit that you are prepared to settle for?

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What are the long term goals that you have for your children? Where will they go to High School? What sports do you want them to play?

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The mediator will then set the ground rules for the mediation at the start and may invite both parties and their solicitors to discuss each party’s case. In circumstances of violence through out the relationship this is not appropriate and the parties may not see each other at all during the mediation as the mediator moves between the two rooms providing suggestions and passing various offers between the parties. This has some benefit even where violence has not been an issue as each party can consider the information provided by the other party in privacy.

One party will then make an opening offer of settlement and negotiations will begin.

Hopefully the gap between the two offers will decrease and it will reach a point where everyone will agree. The theory of “a good mediation is one where everyone walks away unhappy” remains useful. It means that both party’s have moved from their initial positions and been able to put something on offer that they can live with but certainly wasn’t their first choice.

The benefits of mediation are you have complete control over the outcome of the settlement. No one is coming to a decision for you and if the terms of the offer are completely unacceptable you can walk away. In my experience a mediation always brings the parties closer together and allows the opportunity to consider the other parties point of view which may not be easily conveyed through earlier correspondence. If an agreement is reached then the orders can be finalised and signed on the day and sent to the Court to be made without either party being present.

You can also tell your children when they are adults that you both worked together to reach an agreement without having to go to a Final Hearing at Court.

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Do you sleep alongside your dog ?

Notes from my US diary, II The Tea Party: Mad Hatters and Health Care

I’ve been watching the antics surrounding the health care debate with what I can only describe as wide-eyed amazement and awe, tinged slightly with fear.

Do any of the participants in this gigantic circus of the deluded honestly believe that ordinary people might see them as offering some viable alternative; that a government led by some latter day

reincarnation of Tom o’ Bedlam would lead them out of the sea of bewildered confusion in which they find themselves? They’re like timetravellers desperately trying to get back to their version of 1950 and determined to take everyone with them.

TV coverage of Tea Partiers arriving at that Nevada town where they’ll presumably offer up all sorts of criticisms and no sorts of solutions was a bit telling. Feller they interviewed had driven more than a thousand miles from somewhere or other in a 1955 Detroit Barge of a make I couldn’t identify. I’ll bet you a Focus to a Hyundai that he complained about the price of gas all the way.

There’s a couple of things I’d like to suggest. To those people carrying the signs that read: “In GOD we TRUST, not government” I’d suggest they might like to try finding a country where Old Testament law reigns supreme and try living there for a couple of years. .

And for those out there who say that no-one should be forced to have health care… well fair enough, don’t buy it. But put your convictions where your rhetoric is and at all times carry a note informing any would be Samaritan that in the event of you becoming dangerously ill you decline to be a burden on the country by receiving treatment of any sort where any form of subsidy might be involved – and of course tell your wife and kids that they have to do the same. That way you can die a champion of free choice and liberty and the rights of man, and you won’t have cost anyone a brass razoo.

Burial might be a bit of a problem though. Rules about disposal of the

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dead are pretty strict – government gone mad again, I suppose.

More thoughts on an ergly fall In this corner of Kentucky, ugly is pronounced ergly, and it’s definitely an ugly fall this year at Butterfly Bottom, the aftermath of months of hot, dry weather and very little rain. Not only can I feel and see its presence along the creek and just over the brow of the hill, but I can hear it in the trees, in the leaves that died suddenly with no farewell gift of color and now rattle harshly on sycamore and locust; on walnut, sassafras and hedge apple. Every now and then the wind brings to the Daniel Boonery – the patch of remnant forest that guards the hill – a foretaste of what’s to come and its trees respond with a collective shudder, shedding worn fragments of summer’s glory in showers of brown and ochre, grave clothes for the butterflies that just a few short weeks ago danced in their hundreds over our hillside ‘medder’. This is my second fall in Kentucky and I’m still finding it exciting, coming as I do from a country where the seasons merge rather than change.

I know that Winter’s just behind the hill on Deputy Riddle’s place, urging Fall to get on with it so that he can grab the country by the throat, but I don’t care, for I’ve just finished stacking firewood and there’s only a couple of loads still to come.

Writing in Cottage Economy*, that great curmudgeon, literary hammer of Irishman and Methodist alike but oh, so forward-thinking William Cobbett noted: A couple of flitches of bacon are worth fifty thousand Methodist sermons and religious tracts.

The sight of them upon the rack tends more to keep a man from…stealing than whole volumes of penal statutes…

They are great softeners of the temper, and promoters of domestic harmony.

Well I’m very partial to a bit of smoked hog jowl myself – especially with a few green onions – but when reminders of winter or the state of the bank account trouble my thoughts, all I need do is stand in the doorway of the old tobacco shed and my equilibrium is restored. It might’ve been bacon for you, Bill, but for me it’s firewood. A big, fat, stack of firewood.

One million Australians sleep alongside their dogs while they are also regularly going on holidays, visiting cafes, going shopping and heading to work with their ‘fur babies’ New research released today has revealed the true nature of our relationships with our dogs, and the pampered lives our ‘fur babies’ are living as a result.

The Elanco Aussie Dog Survey[1] found that seven out of ten dog owners (72%) now consider their dog to be part of the family, while 16% describe their dog as ‘a mate or friend’ and just 12% describe their dog as ‘a pet’. It also found more dogs are sleeping in their owners’ bed at night (27%) than are sleeping outside the home (21%). This means there are more than one million Australians sleeping with their dog every night[2].

The research also reveals that we are treating our dogs as if they are people: 42% celebrate their dog’s birthday 1 in 3 cook their dog its own meals 42% ‘only buy the best food and products’ for their dog, and 32% regularly buy gifts for their dog.

Aussie dogs are also living very social lives, with younger dog owners leading this trend.

Nearly half of all dog owners (47%) take their dogs on holiday at least once a year – while this increases to 60% of Gen Z dog owners. Dogs are also joining their owners at cafes and restaurants (32% on average vs 57% of Gen Zs), at the shops (26% on average vs 52% of Gen Zs) and at work (14% take their dog to work at least once a month vs 29% of Gen Zs). Meanwhile, 80% of Aussie dogs are regularly exercising with their owner (62% once a week or more, 30% *Cottage Economy by William Cobbett, every day) and two thirds (67%) regularly visit first published in 1821. It covers many dog parks.

However, alongside all this love and pampering practical instructions and he rails against is widespread risky behaviour that could be the globalisation in his day. helping to spread parasites, such as tapeworm, from dogs to people. In addition to the one million dog owners sleeping with their dog each night, the survey reveals that 2 in 3 (62%) aren’t concerned about their dog spreading parasites to people and therefore aren’t taking adequate precautions. For example, only 35% of owners said they always wash their hands after their touching their dog while 58% let their dog lick their hands, and 36% let their dog lick their face.

Dr Claude Stanislaus, Technical Veterinary Manager at Elanco Animal Health, says that we

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need to remember that while we love our dogs, they are not people and a casual approach to dog hygiene can actually help spread nasty parasites to people.

“Unlike us dogs do not take daily showers, they stick their noses in each other’s bottoms, they sometimes eat animal poo if they find it, and we then hug them and invite them into our beds! What a lot of people don’t realise is that we could also be inviting harmful parasites such as hydatid tapeworm into our bed too.”

“Even if you have the cleanest, most well cared for dog, you can’t vouch for any of the canine friends that they hang out with. A lot of people don’t know that parasites like tapeworm and other intestinal worms can spread from dogs to people. And while rare, cases of hydatid tapeworm being transferred from dogs to humans can lead to serious illness in people, and in very extreme cases, even death.”

The research also found that 31% of all dog owners are not picking up after their dog poos in public, this increases to 44% of Gen Z and 39% of Millennial dog owners. This behaviour could inadvertently be leading to health risks, as tapeworm can be spread to people through contact with dog poo.

The Elanco study also looked at spending patterns and surprisingly, Gen Z dog owners are most likely to be pampering their dogs. A third of young owners (32%) say they spend more than $3,000 per year on their dog, more than they spend on phone and internet access or public transport[3].

The research also found almost half (45%) of all owners are spending more than $1,800 a year on their dog.

“Aussie dogs have never had so much fun, going on holidays with us and even sleeping in our beds, but it’s important to know that ‘normal behaviour’ like this can also increase the risk of spreading parasites from your dog to you and your family.

“Simple steps such as washing your hands after playing with your dog, regularly de-worming your dog with a broad-spectrum all-wormer product and making sure you regularly pick up your dog’s droppings so nasties such as hydatid tapeworm can’t be transferred to people, are all simple things we can do to protect our furry family members, and us, from intestinal worms,” said Dr Stanislaus.

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

POSITIONS VACANT

Molong Early Learning Centre is a community-based preschool and childcare centre offering education and care for children aged 0-6 years. Our current hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 8am – 6pm.

We are currently seeking a Diploma Qualified Early Childhood Educator in the Caterpillar room (0-3 years).

Applicants must hold the following: • A Diploma in Early Childhood education or equivalent • A Current First Aid Certificate including Asthma and Anaphylaxis management.

• A current working with children’s clearance.

Flexibility in hours is on offer with 38 hours of employment available between the hours of 8.00am and 6pm, Monday to Friday Above award conditions offered to successful applicants Please contact Diana on 63668475 or director@molongelc.com.au to obtain an information package containing the essential and desirable criteria prior to applying for this position.

Applications close Monday 26 August 2019.

TENDERS Quotes wanted

to remove dead, standing Silver Birch tree in Molong. Call: 0459 160 177

PUBLIC NOTICES The Molong Historical Society

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING will be held on Saturday 14 September at the Museum commencing at 2 pm.

All Committee positions will be vacated and an election will take place.

Everyone welcome to attend.

PUBLIC NOTICES

MONSTER CLEARANCE / GARAGE SALE SAT 24 AUGUST

IF YOU WANT IT, WE GOT IT Bric a Brac, Gifts, Furniture, Pots, Saddlery and much more.

Great prices (5 mins from Molong)

2970 Mitchell Highway Look for sign OPEN 8 am (Not before)

Molong Bowling Club Ltd ABN 90 00951 002 Telephone: 63668241, PO Box 81, Molong 2866

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Molong Bowling Club Limited will be held on Sunday 22 September 2019 in the Clubhouse, Euchareena Rd. Molong at 10 am.

AGENDA 1. Minutes of previous Annual General Meeting. 2. Apologies 3. President’s Report 4. Financial Statements. 5. Auditors Report. 6. Election of Patron. 7. Election of Board of Directors consisting of: President; Vice-Presidents (2); Honorary Secretary; Honorary Treasurer; Four (4) Other Directors. 8. Appointment of Auditors. 9. To consider any notice of motion presented in writing to the Secretary and displayed in the club not less than 21 days prior to the Annual General Meeting.

NOMINATIONS FOR OFFICE Nominations are invited for the officers listed above. Nominations must be confined to Ordinary Financial members and nomination forms must be signed by two (2) financial ordinary members with the acceptance of the nomination signed by the nominee. Nomination forms are available at the clubhouse and may be deposited over the bar for collection.

Completed forms must be in the hands of the Secretary no later than 8.00 pm on Friday 13 September 2019.

By order of the Board of Directors

LANDMARK TABLELANDS LIVESTOCK • Also looking for 25 to 30kg live weight 2nd cross lambs a very good live weight price available.

We offer Auction Plus assessments on both sheep and cattle.

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

Contact one of our Landmark Tablelands Livestock team.

Paul Glynn (Molong & surrounding districts) – 0428 168 638 Marcus Schembri – (Bathurst) – 0429 032 906 David Gardner – (Orange) – 0417 229 690 Bill Gilbert – (Bathurst) – 0407 440 563 (wool) Upcoming special sales: • Store sale on the 13/9/19

CTLX sheep and lamb report for 14/8/19

AGENTS YARDED 3620 LAMBS AND 1840 SHEEP Apart from a few pens of well finished new season lambs, it was only a fair quality yarding with a fair percentage of tail end lambs throughout the yarding. There were a couple of pens of heavy weight lambs

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along with a few pens of Merino lambs.

Light weight lambs to the processors were $4 cheaper, Trade lambs were from $8 to $12 cheaper, Trade weight new season lambs were firm, heavy weight lambs were $20 cheaper. Merino lambs were $2 cheaper, with trade weight Merinos selling from $148 to $176/head. Hoggets sold to $190/head.

It was a fair to good quality yarding of mutton where the light weight sheep were firm to $2 cheaper, while the heavy weight crossbreds were $10/head dearer. 2 score ewes sold from $80 to $117, while the better 3 and 4 scores sold from $114 to $225 for crossbreds, and $155/head for Merinos.

Carcase prices for the better covered sheep were from 560c to 610c/kg cwt.

Young lamb (16 to 18kg) – 140 $/head Young lamb (18 to 20kg) – 170 $/head Young lamb (20 to 22kg) – 170 to 205 $/ head Lamb (0 to 12kg) – 62 to 90 $/head Lamb (12 to 16kg) – 75 to 132 $/head Lamb (16 to 18kg) – 134 to 149 $/head Lamb (18 to 20kg) – 140 to 164 $/head Lamb (20 to 22kg) – 140 to 204 $/head Lamb (22 to 30kg) – 176 $/head Hogget (0 to 22.1+kg) – 60 to 190 $/head Ewes (14 to 18kg) – 80 to 114 $/head

MOLONG EXPRESS, Thursday 22 August 2019

COMMUNITY WHATS ON Claim the date – 2019 August 22 St John Ambulance Cadet Meeting 6-8pm MCS Hall 23 - 24 Molong Players Production Community Hall September 2 Molong Show Meeting 7.30pm UPA Activity Centre 5 St John Ambulance Cadet Meeting 6-8pm MCS Hall 10 Probus Club of Molong meeting 12 Molong Advancement Group 7 pm UPA Hall Hill St 5 Molong Men's Shed meets 12 St John Ambulance Cadet Meeting 6-8pm MCS Hall. Uniform.

17 Molong Hospital Aux. 2pm at Hospital 18 St John Ambulance Cadet Meeting 6-8pm MCS Hall 22 Molong Annual Show Show 26 St John Ambulance Cadet Meeting 6-8pm MCS Hall. Uniform.

October 3 Molong Men’s Shed Annual General Meeting 3 St John Ambulance Cadet School holidays - No meeting 7 (Labour Day)Molong Village Markets: Breakfast from 8 Stalls 9 – 2 at the Rec 10 Molong Advancement Group 7 pm UPA Hall Hill St 10 St John Ambulance Cadet School holidays - No meeting 8 Probus Club of Molong meeting 22 Molong Hospital Aux. 2pm at Hospital November 4 Molong Show Meeting 7.30pm UPA Activity Centre 7 Molong Men's Shed meets 12 Probus Club of Molong meeting 14 Molong Advancement Group 7 pm UPA Hall Hill St - AGM & General Meeting 19 Molong Hospital Aux. 2pm at Hospital

CHURCH NOTICES

UNITING CHURCH Sun 25 Aug Molong 11 am - Shirley Colless Heather Woodhouse 63668218 Helen Houghton 63668020

Welcome MOLONG & DISTRICT BAPTIST CHURCH

Sunday Worship Service & Sunday School 10 am

Weekly Activities For All Age Groups Wayne Spencer (Pastor) Ph: 63669376

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)

December 2 Molong Show Meeting 7.30pm UPA Activity Centre 7 Molong Men's Shed meets 12 Molong Advancement Group 7 pm UPA Hall Hill St 10 Probus Club of Molong meeting

Ewes (18.1 to24kg) – 108 to 146 $/head Ewes (24.1kg +) – 145 to 225 $/head Wethers (18 to 24kg) – 100 to 143 $/head Wethers (24+kg) – 140 to 220 $/head Rams (0 to 26kg) – 92 to 120 $/head Rams (26.1+kg) – 140 to 182 $/head

CTLX cattle market report 20/8/19

AGENTS YARDED 1882 Numbers improved slightly and the quality was good. There was a very good selection of young cattle that suited the trade buyers and the feeder cattle remained mixed. Grown steers were limited but there was a good run of well covered grown heifers with weight.

Approximately 220 cows were penned, with the market selling to a stronger trend.

The vealers sold from 285c to 310c, while restocking weaners made from 270c to 311c for steers and from 240c to 264c/kg for heifers. Light and medium weight feeder steers were from 4c to 5c dearer, selling from 265c to 331c, and the heavy weights gained 10c to make from 285c to 339c/kg.

Medium weight heifers were firm to sell from 260c to 328c/kg. Heavy trade cattle were up to 10c dearer, making from 308c to 339c/kg.

Prime grown steers and bullocks sold from 300c to 335c, while the grown heifers with weight and cover made from 299c to 334c/ kg. Cows were from 10c to 14c dearer, with the 2 score cows making from 193c to 223c and the heavy weight 3 and 4 score cows from 232c to 275c/kg. The best of the heavy bulls sold to 285c/kg.

Vealer steers (200 to 280kg) – 200 to 311c/ kg

Vealer steers (280 to 330+kg) – 285 to 310c/ kg Vealer heifers (200 to 280kg) – 180 to 270c/ kg Vealer heifers (280 to 330+kg) – 240 to 310c/kg Yearling steers (200 to 280kg) – 218 to 285c/kg Yearling steers (280 to 330kg) – 265 to 304c/kg Yearling steers (330 to 400kg) – 265 to 331c/kg Yearling steers (400kg+) – 285 to 339c/kg Yearling heifers (200 to 280kg) – 200c/kg Yearling heifers (280 to 330kg) – 250 to 290 c/kg Yearling heifers (330 to 400kg) – 216 to 328c/kg Yearling heifers (400kg+) – 277 to 332c/kg Grown steers (400 to 500kg) – 305 to 322c/ kg Grown steers (500 to 750kg) – 300 to 335c/ kg Grown heifers (0 to 540+kg) – 200 to 334c/ kg Light cows (under 400kg) – 100 to 150c/kg Medium cows (400 to 520) – 180 to 253c/kg Heavy cows (520+) – 210 to 275c/kg Bulls (0 to 450kg) – 197 to 290ckg Bulls (450 to 600kg) – 233 to 289c/kg Bulls (600+kg) – 238 to 285c/kg

MOLONG GOLF

RUGBY LEAGUE

Molong Bulls Molong live to fight another day after going down 38-12 to Manildra in the preliminary final last Sunday.

It was one of those bad days at the office for Molong who will travel to

RUGBY LEAGUE

Mully

Last Wednesday 7 ladies teed off to play an 18 hole Par, it was an enjoyable day of golf, and well done to Kerry and Scott Oates who are keeping the sands looking and Grenfell to play Grenfell in semi-final 1 this playing great. Also thank you to Saturday.

Barb and John Wright for the work The loser is out and the winner will play the they do on the fairways to keep loser of the Manildra / Trundle semi final at them playable. Of course we must Condobolin this Sunday. also thank Dave Campbell for his tireless contribution to maintaining the course.

Next Wednesday 28th August we will be playing 9 holes and then going for lunch at the Top Pub 12.30.

This Sunday is the Molong Men's Tournament, hope to see plenty of fellows out there having a game. ****************** Rhinos coach Simon Osborne is leading by example and excited about his teams resurgence as they close in on the big one.

Manildra Youth League minor premiers are primed as are the League Tag ladies who were narrowly beaten 8-4.

Next week 1st Grade and Youth League play Trundle at Condobolin whilst the golden girls play Condo at Grenfell.

Good luck to all teams.

Mully

Manildra Rhinos

Rhinos Romp Manildra set up meeting with Trundle next week at Condobolin after a 38 - 12 trouncing of Molong on Sunday.

The Rhinos started well and stuck on for the match agsinst a Molong Team who just weren't on their day.

The golden boot of Mitch Gibson pounded the Bulls repeatedly to help set up the win.

In the past few weeks the Rhinos seemed to regroup after a couple of weeks of disappointment. But what a time to reinvigorate.

The Bulls are not done for though and take on Grenfell next week to keep the dream alive after returning this year after many a season. Under the guidance of Captain coach Tod Barrow.

I had the pleasure of playing with the Top Pub 9 hole specialists.

You can tell that they are playing regularly as their golf has improved significantly. Peter Stubberfield was the winner of the day with a 42 off the stick. Les was runner up with 46 off the stick. Cheryl and Belle played pretty well. Marty must have been trying to impress and had a lousy game. The Ghost Walker and Jack didn't do very well either. Well done Belle, the one club specialist had a birdie on the 7th. All in all it was a good day. Next Week Molong has its 18 Hole Open Tournament T-Off 8.30 to 9.00 a.m. with morning tea and lunch provided. There will be prizes. Hope to see you there.

Jack

It's been a cold and damp couple of Sundays @ Manildra for the Rhinos - Bulls qualifying final.

MINI REG REG’S BENCH

A bloke was driving through Victoria when his car began to overheat, so he pulled up at the next farm he saw. The farmer was sitting on the front verandah with a three-legged pig beside him.

G'day,¡ said the bloke. Car's runnin' hot. Mind if I grab some water?

So the bloke pulled the bonnet up and waited for the car to cool down.

This is an amazing pig, said the farmer. One time, the barn caught fire, and this pig woke all the other animals and herded them out to safety. Another day, my daughter was swimming in the dam and got into trouble, so the pig jumped in the water and dragged her out.

And a further testament to the amazingness of this pig, said the farmer, was when I was working the back paddock with the tractor, and as I was walking down the hill, the brake on the tractor slipped and it started rolling toward me. It would

have crushed me, had the pig, this pig, not jumped into the tractor's cabin and turned the steering wheel so it missed me.

Extraordinary, said the bloke, but tell me, how come he's only got three legs?

The farmer said: Well a pig that good, you don't eat all at once.

A man came home and called to his wife: Darling, I'm home, and I've got myself that new hearing aid. It's amazing. It's smaller than a fingernail, flesh-toned, stereo, solar-powered, and is designed to fit individually into a single ear. It's just marvellous' His wife came into the room saying: It sounds tremendous, George. How much was it?

The man said: It's half past four.

MOLONG EXPRESS, Thursday 22

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A Thriving Business, The Heart of a Thriving Town

Cudal 67 Main Street

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Fully fenced 2074sqm block 4 bedrooms. Wood fire and reverse cycle air-conditioning 9 x 9m 3-car lockable garage Undercover BBQ area & Bali-style hut Swimming pool & large backyard Perfect location for gatherings with friends and family

Sale $425,000

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

Sale $280,000 (freehold) + $240,000 for the business

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MOLONG EXPRESS, Thursday 22 August 2019