Molong Express 24 August 2023

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Molong Caravan Park to be reopened as remote managed site

At its meeting on Tuesday Cabonne Council received a proposal to revise plans for the Molong Caravan Park, beloved by tourists due to its proximity downtown in walking distance to Hotels, Cafes and shops.

The proposal will: • Relocate a flood damaged caravan park cabin from Molong to Canowindra.

• Fully renovate the relocated cabin and include car parking and a deck.

• Add accessible car park areas to the Molong, Canowindra and Cudal Caravan Parks.

• Upgrade the Molong Caravan Park to become a Remote Managed Site incorporating the new Bookable System.

The previous manager of the Molong Caravan Park has indicated they would not continue with the management of the park at the conclusion of their contract. The council was in the process of going to tender for the new management at the time of the November 2022 flood event, however this was not able to progress due to the extent of the damage to the site.

To address this issue, council staff

have proposed making the Molong Caravan Park a remotely managed caravan park.

This is now achievable with a new on-line Bookable platform. There will be additional funds required to install the infrastructure to enable this to occur.

The revised Cabonne Council Caravan Park Improvements project will be funded by the remaining funds from the Canowindra Caravan Park Cabin project, insurance funds, and the Molong Caravan Park management budget.

The recommendation also enables the current caretaker’s cottage at Molong Caravan Park to be rented and provide additional income.

It also provides the Canowindra site with an affordable, fully renovated cabin.

It's going to be a great day out on Sunday at Manildra's fabulous Jack Huxley Oval to cheer on the 2023 Grand Finalists, the Molong Bulls Under 18 team, the Manildra Rhinos League Tag team; and the crowd will roar when the mighty Manildra Rhinos First Grade run onto the oval.

Please come along and cheer on your local teams who have been playing hard all season representing their towns and communities - and the tradition of country football.

Food, drinks available in a friendly Cabonne town atmosphere.

Freemasons Hotel

1 Bank St. Molong

Bistro - Cocktails - Live Music Lunch & Dinner Wed - Sun 12-2 Dinner from 5pm

Around the traps

Memories are flooding in on ‘Memories of Molong’ facebook site about the wonderful days of the Forbes Mail to and from Sydney.

Memories about families heading off on holidays, kids heading to and from boarding schools (the Molong Museum’s John Lawrie remembers sleeping in the luggage rack) others remember the cold nights travelling over the Blue Mountains.

Most remember the foot warmers with with? What were they filled various versions about what they were filled with? Readers memories?

One of the Express readers has sent in a message about why dogs in Molong bark!

It’s got a lot to do with sweet little cats who happily sleep all day so they can wander around backyards causing ‘barking’ chaos at night.

The Express is still not sure where this famous swimming hole in the Molong Creek was once located - but we sure hear a lot about it. Somewhere in East Molong area - this swimming hole ‘Beasley’s’ was loved by earlier generations with fond memories still talked about today. Simple country fun in the creek - always with a large salt pot ready to ‘dissolve’ the giant blood sucking leeches that lurked in the cool waters and loved to latch onto bare skin. Still, like sharing the water with horses, dogs etc - that’s how it was at

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Check out the affordable Greenworks Range * Australian owned * Drills, Chainsaws, * Circular Saws, Blowers, * Jigsaws and more * Easy to use

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(Right) Joe Pederick of ‘Sans Souci Australian White’ (sheep) with newcomers to town, Hennie and Charlotte Van Wyk originally from South Africa. Hennie has settled in well working with Joe and Harriet Pederick at their sheep stud - whilst Charlotte has settled into the main role of organiser of the Molong Pantry at the Baptist Church. The three with Joe’s wife, Harriet of Molong’s Super Nutrition in Bank Street attended the special breakfast last Saturday to meet and hear John Anderson (former MP Federal Government) speak.

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Beasley’s - a place for every body. Until the Council at the time built the swimming pool (present location) for kids/families who could afford/or preferred such a new development in the town. For others who could not stretch family budgets for such a luxury - Beasley’s was the place, or the deep hole under the railway bridge, not forgetting the Molong Weir. Families, kids, ‘lovers’ today still prefer ‘the weir’ - where cool waters, rock formations, grassy areas, rope swings, and ‘freedom’ - simple country freedom still exists.

SALE

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White Picket Fence

Captivating Duplex with Endless Potential

81 Edward Street, Molong NSW A great opportunity awaits investors, first home buyers and even families looking for a bit more space.

With two schools within walking distance, close to the town centre, local RSL and sporting fields, take advantage of what Molong has to offer.

On entry, enjoy three generously sized bedrooms, nice sized bathroom, combined living and dining area that leads into the open kitchen, featuring gas cook top, electric oven and dishwasher.

Take advantage of the two enclosed sunrooms, to be used for extra storage or as sitting rooms.

Enjoy the large undercover patio area, ideal for BBQ's and entertaining your family and friends all year round.

Sale Contact Agent Open Saturday 26th August 12:30pm - 1:00pm Wade Clarke 0427 668 800 Ray White Molong Real Estate raywhitetre.com

18-20 Riddell Street, Molong NSW

Both units boast three well-proportioned bedrooms, ensuring comfortable accommodation for residents.

Nestled on an expansive 1,132sqm block, each unit enjoys the luxury of its own secure backyard area.

The secure off-street parking and the three-bay garage offer convenience and ample storage for vehicles.

Take advantage of the flexibility to reside in one side of the duplex while renting out the other, or capitalise on the potential for two tenancies, generating a substantial weekly return of up to $750.

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SALE Attention Investors and First Home Buyers

Ready and Waiting!

69A Molong Street, Molong NSW

54 Hill Street, Molong NSW

This charming little three-bedroom home is situated in a peaceful and quiet street, making it a perfect location for families or anyone who prefers a tranquil environment.

The current owners have already taken care of the renovations, so there's no need for the new owners to worry about any major remodeling.

The kitchen has been updated, giving it a modern and fresh look and there is fresh paint throughout.

The kitchen is thoughtfully designed to combine with the dining area, creating a pleasant and open space. With its northerly aspect, the kitchen and dining area are bathed in sunlight, providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Sale Contact Agent Open Saturday 26th August 12:00pm - 12:30pm Wade Clarke 0427 668 800 Ray White Molong Real Estate raywhitetre.com

Sale Contact Agent Open Saturday 26th August 11:30am - 12:00pm Nora McNamara 0431 320 230 Ray White Townsend Real Estate raywhitetre.com

Conveniently located near schools, parks and shops, this lovely brick home is perfect for first home buyers or families looking for comfort and convenience.

With 3 bedrooms that come off the main hallway as you enter through the front door, you will make your way down to the main living area, where the fireplace will keep you warm and cosy.

With a large undercover area as you walk out the back door, you will always stay dry when coming home in the rain or find yourself entertaining guests all year round as you enjoy the comforts of the covered patio/carport.

With a current tenant in place this property would be a great investment opportunity.

Sale Contact Agent Open

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

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Don't Miss Your Opportunity

Industrial Shed on 1 Acre Lot 1035 Henry Parkes Way, Manildra NSW

This property spans approximately one acre, providing a generous amount of land for your industrial operations. The expansive size offers flexibility for a range of business activities and future development potential.

The shed is ideal for storage, manufacturing, or as a workshop. With abundant floor space and high ceilings, it can easily accommodate large machinery, equipment, or inventory.

Situated in Manildra, NSW, this property benefits from its strategic location within close proximity to major transportation routes. Easy access to highways and roads ensures efficient transportation of goods and convenient connectivity to neighbouring towns and cities.

Sale $449,000 Open

By Appointment Only Kurt Adams 0428 747 050 James Taylor 0457 792 800 Ray White Townsend Real Estate raywhitetre.com

9 Edward Place, Molong NSW

Quiet, well placed, close to Schools, Park facilities and a short drive to shops, this 708sqm block of land is situated at the top end of Molong.

Molong is a short 30min drive to Orange and the gateway to the Central West.

Becoming part of an ever-growing Molong community is just one of many reasons to snap this land up.

You can find yourself in Dubbo, Forbes, Wellington and even taking in the sights and delights of Parkes, all within an hour or so's drive.

Sale $225,000 - $245,000 Open

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

Rural

SALE

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375 Acre Lifestyle Property

Don't Miss Your Chance!

Lot 19 Watson Street, Molong NSW

Zoned B2 Local Centre - This 1606sqm block of land, is one of the last commercial blocks of land left in Molong.

Situated on the main road of Watson Street, you are a short walk to the town center of Bank Street, and in the heart of the Commercial district of Molong.

If you're looking to expand your already growing business or looking to set up your own much needed business for Molong, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

With access to power, Town water and sewer this block is just waiting for your touch. Be part of the ever-growing Molong community.

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Stagecoach Road, Orange NSW Sale $280,000 Open

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

A desirable 152 ha (375 acre) property presenting as a blank canvas in the picturesque Emu Swamp area with ample scope for further improvements and production.

This property is high-quality grazing land, with productive soils and great water security.

The vast majority of "Stagecoach Park" is usable as grazing country with a solid carrying capacity as well as pasture development, currently 35ha sown to wheat.

Scattered with beautiful timber offering plenty of shade and shelter for livestock grazing, stock proof fencing and excellent water security with 3 dams and frontage to Emu Swamp Creek.

Sale Contact Agent Open

By Appointment Only Kurt Adams 0428 747 050 Emma Chapman 0423 658 101 Ray White Townsend Real Estate raywhitetre.com

Looking for all kinds of entries in the Molong Show on Sunday 17 September Take a look at the awesome range of competitions available at this year's Molong Show.

There's competitions for the best baked cakes, breads, biscuits and slices for the whole family to enter.

Not forgetting eggs, jams, chutneys, sauces, pickles, preserves ... and more.

Flowers, plants with special competitions for children.

There's creative writing, needlework, knitting, crochet ... crafts, art, photography.

Take a look at the schedule (copies available at the Molong Newsagency) sit and talk with your family, friends, neighbours about 'having a go' and join in the local tradition of taking part in the Molong Show.

Wendy Henry of 'Booful' in Bank Street is the right person for young women to talk to about becoming an entrant in the Young Woman of the Show competition.

This is an exciting opportunity for young women (18-25 years)

A Fashion First at this year's Molong Show

Popular local businesswoman, Kate Greenwood is organising a Spring fashion parade promoting local businesses - at this year's Molong Show (Sunday 17 September). This is the first time a fashion parade has been held at the Molong Show and will be a new feature, a new tradition, a new memory introduced by the new Molong Show Society Inc.

Cooma Show’s 2023 Young Woman of the Year, Florance McGufficke, was announced the winner of the state title at Sydney Royal Easter Show on Sunday (9 April 2023).

who would like to represent their town in these awards with the opportunity to be judged in the regional awards ... and an even better opportunity for those who head into the final awards - the 2024 Sydney Royal Easter Show.

(L) Florance McGufficke won the opportunity to represent the Cooma/Monaro region in the 2023 Sydney Royal Easter Show competition. This was the second time Florance entered the Young Woman of the Year competition. It was 'her year' she won the state title.

Florance’s ambition is to be a leader, ambassador and advocate for young people, especially girls, by mentoring them to achieve their goals and aspirations while encouraging them to embrace and support their local communities.

Pop into Booful in Bank Street and talk with Wendy Henry who is organising this year's Molong Show Young Woman of the Show competition. It's a great opportunity.

Memories are made at the Molong Show

Monthly Cabonne Council News

Cabonne Community Assistance Program The Community Assistance Program (CAP) supports projects that maintain the strength and vibrancy of Cabonne’s towns and villages.

This is a competitive program that provides support for organisations focused on delivering positive benefits to Cabonne residents and contributing to the delivery of Council’s strategic priorities.

In order to be eligible for the Community Assistance Program, you must: Be a not-for-profit organisation Reside in Cabonne Shire Local Government Area Applications open 23 August 2023 and close 29 September 2023 at 5pm. For more information and to apply, visit Council's website.

Careers @ Council Childrens Services Supervisor Water and Wastewater Operator/Technician Pool Lifeguard Cabonne Home Support Officer Out of School Hours Care Supervisor Specialist Plant Operator Payroll Officer Truck Driver Road Maintenance Officer

Mandagery Creek Bridge Replacement and Closure

Upcoming Events

Commencing from August 2023, there will be a number of road closures at the Mandagery Creek Bridge in Manildra which will require detours for all traffic travelling on Henry Parkes Way. For more information about the project and closures, visit www.transport.nsw.gov.au

Saturday, 2 September 2023 Moorbel Hall Markets Saturday, 9 September 2023 Art Exhibition, Grounding by David Isbester - Canowindra Sunday, 10 September 2023 Cudal Show

Australia Day 2024 Nominations Open

Saturday, 16 September 2023 Eugowra Show

Nominations are now open for the Australia Day 2023 2024 awards, In each Cabonne village you can nominate for: Citizen of the Year Young Citizen of the Year Community Group of the Year

Sunday, 17 September 2023 Molong Show

Plus for the entire Cabonne region you can nominate for: Cabonne Environmental Champion of Year Cabonne Sportsperson of the Year Nominations close 8 October 2023 and can be made on Council's website.

More information can be found at: www.cabonne.nsw.gov.au Please contact us to advertise your event.

Friday, 22 September 2023 Canowindra Show 29 September - 1 October 2023 Canowindra Baroque Music Festival 29 September - 29 October Orange Wine Festival Monday, 2 October 2023 Molong Village Markets Monday, 2 October 2023 Eugowra Canola Cup & Family Picnic Day

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Around the Traps

St Jospeh's Molong Eisteddfod success!

St Joseph's students participated in the Orange Eisteddfod. Year 1 and Year 2 entered in the Stage One Dance section. They received a Highly Commended Award for their dance "Beauty and the Beat."

Years 3, 4,5 and 6 were joined by Kindergarten in the Small Schools section where they came

first! All the children worked very hard in preparation for the Eisteddfod.

The teachers were very proud of what the children were able to achieve. Special thanks goes to Pania and Miss KiKi from Doves and Dimes dance studio who taught the children the dance.

First Choice Credit Union reopens

Tim Oxley and 'Zowe' are a regular sight in Bank Street and all around town whenever there are events on.

"We like to support the town" said Tim. Busking outside the IGA last Sunday. It wasn't long before some younger ones (Annabelle and Harriet) came by to stop and give 'Zowe' a pat.

First Choice Credit Union has reopend its Molong branch.

Now located in the foyer of the Cabonne Council Office in Bank Street.

(R) Denise McDonald, Audrey Kerr and Narelle Carr are eager to serve.

Plants.

Animals.

Ecosystems.

Orange Biodiversity Month This September, Local Land Services is joining Orange City Council, Central Tablelands Landcare and the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust to celebrate biodiversity in the Orange region.

There’s something for everyone!

Scan the QR code to find out more about experiences and events.

DANNI @ Wildflower, Gidley Street, Molong is not only an excellent chef in her restaurant. This super woman has now stocked her premises with a fabulous line of clothing and home decor available for the discerning buyer. Including the brilliant and affordable Hobo & Hatch range made from NZ wool, hand knitted in Nepal.

(Above) Barb Horsfield and her friend from Orange were happy to find Hobo & Hatch at Wildflower including the lovely grey warm cardigan, hats, gloves and a machine made shawl.

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Orange Hospital is reaching for the sun

Bleak outlook for pharmacies – Comm Bank A new report by the Commonwealth Bank and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) has revealed a bleak outlook from pharmacists because of the Albanese Government’s introduction of 60day dispensing.

The ‘Commbank Pharmacy Insights Report 2023’ shows an overwhelming number of pharmacists will be charging for what were previously free services, cutting staff, trading hours, and believe the value of their pharmacy will fall over the next three years.

Among the disturbing figures the report reveals:

Orange Hospital is about to become home to the second largest solar PV installation in any government facility in NSW. NSW Minister for Health Ryan Park said more than 3,300 solar panels will be installed on the roofs of buildings across the Orange and Bloomfield Hospital campus which will result in the reduction of almost 2,300 tonnes of carbon emissions each year.

“The NSW Government is committed to doing everything possible to improve the sustainability of the NSW Health system and this installation at Orange is another example of that commitment,” Mr Park said.

“These solar panels will generate enough electricity to power the equivalent of around 500 homes.

“NSW is a world leader in harnessing solar energy for public healthcare with almost all of our major hospitals using roof space for solar installations.”

Installation of the solar panels at Orange and Bloomfield Hospitals is now underway and should be completed in the coming weeks.

Minister for Energy and Climate Change Penny Sharpe said this project is positive on all fronts.

“We’re tackling Climate Change, and we’re using government facilities to generate clean renewable energy and help keep prices low in the long term.” Ms Sharpe said.

Jeff Morrissey, Director of Corporate and Services & Clinical Support for the Western NSW Local Health District, said the Orange Health Service solar project was a key component of the LHD’s Environmental Sustainability Strategy.

“Health services have historically been large consumers, with a substantial carbon footprint.

At the Western NSW LHD we are committed to doing our bit to make all our services more sustainable,” Mr Morrissey said.

“More than half our vehicle fleet is now hybrid, we have solar installed in 20 locations, including 14 hospitals, and we have a commitment to stop using Desflurane, a gas used in anaesthetics which make up a significant portion of our carbon emissions, by 2024.”

Work to install the panels may cause some temporary disruption to pedestrian and vehicle traffic. Any on-site changes will be clearly marked to minimise any inconvenience to patients, staff and visitors.

Arrangements have been made for helicopter retrievals to be appropriately managed while the installation is underway.

Member for Orange Phil Donato said it is a great example of the community being at the forefront of renewable energy.

“I am so proud that our community gets to host this fantastic initiative,” Mr Donato said.

NSW health now has a total of nearly 20 megawatts of solar in its network, spread out on previously unused roof space. This covers the equivalent of about 20 soccer fields — or a largescale solar farm if built as a ground-level system.

Solar energy has reduced NSW Health’s electricity bill by $4.2 million a year, with projected savings of $15 million a year by 2030.

The program has already reduced carbon emissions by around 33,000 tonnes — the equivalent of removing about 18,000 cars from the road.

79% are reviewing free services by charging for them instead.

62% are looking to reduce the number of pharmacy assistants.

48% are considering reducing the hours they are open.

66% expect the value of their pharmacy to decline over the next three years.

The report also contains a ‘UTS Community Pharmacy Barometer’ which rates the outlook of certainty of pharmacists and has revealed that certainty has plunged by more than half from 146.8 points last November to just 60.8 points in May this year, a month after the government announced 60-day dispensing.

Pharmacy Guild of Australia National President Professor Trent Twomey says the Commonwealth Bank UTS Report supports the Guild’s repeated warnings that 60-day dispensing in its current form will leave both patients and their local community pharmacies worse off. ‘’This independent report confirms that patients will now be forced to pay for free pharmacy services under the Albanese Government’s 60-day dispensing policy,’’ Professor Twomey said. ‘’For months we have been sounding the alarm on behalf of patients and pharmacists and unfortunately this Commonwealth Bank report has again confirmed our fears.’’

The report follows a survey by the Guild of 1,000 pharmacists which showed 23% have already changed their trading hours and 250 jobs have been lost as a result of the current implementation of 60-day dispensing.

Among the free services under review are blood pressure monitoring, dose administration aids such as webster packs for aged care facilities and home delivery of medicines. ‘’The Prime Minister and the Health Minister can no longer ignore the concerns of 6,000 community pharmacies and the many unintended consequences of 60-day dispensing.’’

Professor Twomey referred to Health Minister Mark Butler’s comments to Parliament in June when he said, ‘’We want a viable community pharmacy sector.’’ ‘’Patients, aged care residents and pharmacists will suffer because the Government is refusing to genuinely engage and fix these problems.’’

He said the Guild is not opposed to 60-day dispensing but wants to work with the government, so it is introduced without damaging patient services and threatening the viability of community pharmacies. ‘’All pharmacists want cheaper medicine for their patients and we are ready, willing and able to sit down with the Government and make sensible adjustments to the policy so patients, aged care residents and pharmacists aren’t negatively impacted.’’

What would you rather, 4c/ltr off or a $250 regional seniors travel card?

Stories about a 4c a litre fuel discount replacing the regional seniors travel card are just that for the moment: stories.

AN ABC report features criticism of a deal between the NSW Government and service station chain United Petroleum to give seniors a 4c a litre discount on their fuel.

The ABC points out that this deal was done after the suspension of applications for the $250 annual NSW Seniors Regional Travel Card.

While the actual ABC report does not claim the United Petroleum deal replaces the Regional Seniors Travel Card, it does include comments from NSW Nationals leader Dugald Saunders who said the seniors travel card represented a far better deal than the 4c United Petroleum discount for seniors.

He reportedly described the United offer as “laughable”.

“Mathematically if you had a car with a 60-litre tank you’d get $2.40 saving if you filled your car from empty.

So you’d have to do that 105 times per year twice a week

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to save more than the $250 you get from the regional travel card”.

Note that Mr Saunders does not claim the seniors travel card is to be replaced by the United Petroleum deal. All he is saying is that the seniors travel card is better than the deal.

Mr Saunders reportedly called on the government to re-commit to the regional travel card.

CPSA had already told the NSW Government to do the same thing.

However, reports suggesting or insinuating the suspended card is being replaced with a 4-cents-a-litre discount are premature.

Yes, the deal followed the suspension of the card, but that’s all for the moment.

Also, United Service stations are located both in metropolitan and regional areas of NSW. The seniors travel card is only available in regional areas.

In other words, the announcement of the United Petroleum deal by the NSW Minister for Seniors seems

to be a simple good-news publicity effort on her part.

The smartest thing to do for both metropolitan and regional seniors is to sign up for the United Petroleum deal and get 4 cents off every litre of car fuel they buy.

Nothing “laughable” about that.

Obviously, make sure that the actual litre price you pay is the lowest on offer where you are. There’s no point getting a discount if you’re still paying more than you need to.

In order to receive the discount, NSW seniors card and senior savers card members must sign up for a United digital or plastic fuel discount card online.

Meanwhile, the Seniors Regional Travel Card continues to be suspended pending review in the lead-up to the NSW Budget to be handed down in September.

CPSA has written to the NSW Government stressing how important the card is to older people in the regions.

If the NSW Regional Seniors Travel Card is important to you and people you know, now is the time to write to the NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey.

Molong Advancment Group to offer volunteer groups % of gate at Molong Village Markets

On Tuesday Cabonne Council considered a request from the Molong Advancement Group for $18,000 sponsorship for their 2024 markets to be held 1 April (Easter), 10 June (King’s Birthday) and 7 October (Labour Day).

In 2020 and 2023 council sponsored each market for $5,000, however due to cancelled markets, Covid and wet weather, the funds were carried over to use for the next market.

This year, MAG have requested additional funding due to the need to plan for a wet weather option.

MAG will offer the volunteer groups a percentage of their takings from the gate. Aside from Cabonne locals the 140 stall markets attract up to 5000 visitors over the long weekends they are held. In the past, takings have been used soley for community projects. Volunteers have been hard to round up.

MAG’s Submission to Council stated that it is dependent on sponsorship from Cabonne Council and is critical to the continuing success of the markets which in turn contributes to the trading of the businesses open on market days.

MAG is intending to offer those groups that staff the gates a portion of the takings to make it more beneficial to their offer of help.

While council receives support branding at the markets it provides • Traffic management • Waste management • Site preparation

Community Assistance Program applications open.

Council allocated $68,421.00 in its current budget for the 2023/24 Community Assistance Program (CAP).

The objectives of the Community Assistance Program are to: • Support community groups with projects that are of ongoing or sustainable benefit to the Cabonne communities.

• Improve the liveability of the Cabonne Shire Not-for-profit community groups are encouraged to apply for community-related projects on non-commercial facilities which provide ongoing or sustainable benefits to Cabonne communities.

Progress Associations are encouraged to utilise their Village Enhancement Fund budgets to meet the co-contribution requirements as outlined in the CAP guidelines.

Round one will open Wednesday, 23 August 2023 and close at 5pm on Friday, 29 September 2023.

LETTERS Andrew Gee, MP’s Voice Q&A

Recently our Member for Calare has published his reasoning for our support of the “Yes” vote in the referendum on the Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander Voice to Parliament. The big question that no-one has been able to answer is this: “Why should Australia change its constitution to establish a special representative body for only a few of its citizens? Why should race be the pre-requisite for membership of this body?”

Mr Gee’s answer to the question, “Why is the Voice necessary?” fails to adequately answer it. He advocates for constitutional recognition. No doubt Australia would be forced to recognise the Voice should the referendum pass. However, “We need to change it up,” is not a reason to modify the Australian Constitution hoping for better things for of our Aboriginal people. As I see it, the Voice would enshrine racism in the Australian Constitution.

Have you forgotten history; don’t you know that the British colony brought a mixture of good and bad?

With the British came the rule of law.

Prior to 1788, tribe fought against tribe; might was right. The guilt trip we are sent on over the evils of the early British colony is not based on fact. This guilt trip is a very weak reason to modify the Constitution.

Mr Gee, there are too many unknowns in the proposed Voice.

You can’t bust myths about it when you don’t know the detailed enabling legislation. The Australian Constitution has seen our nation through world war, parliamentary crisis and nearly 5 generations of change/upheaval. Most people still enjoy a peaceful, orderly society where they can live without fear of criminal gangs or oppression from heavy hand of bureaucracy.

Leave the Constitution well alone.

Please vote “No” at the referendum!

Dougal Pottie, Molong

Let’s bring the trains back Reading the front page of Thursday, 17th August’s edition of the Molong Express, I am very much in agreement with the piece “What happened to the station?” The Lauchlan Valley Railway’s (LVR) heritage steam events are proving a big hit with Central West locals, this could be a great advantage to Molong, but with the station being without amenities to accommodate passengers we are missing out on a golden opportunity for our local and tourism economy.

On Sunday, 13th August I went on the Steam train running from Orange to Molong, and I enjoyed it immensely, however as the train pulled into Molong it was disheartening that people were unable to disembark due and had to stay on the train due to Molong’s Railway Station being unequipped for passenger.

It is my understanding that as well as the train running from Orange to Molong, it was also running to Millthorpe for an hour and then onto Blayney for finger foods and wine tasting before returning to Orange.

What a missed opportunity for Molong.

It was my understanding that during this weekend event there would have been roughly 250 people on board the train each trip.

Think of what a boom it would be for tourism and our local economy if passengers were able to disembark in Molong, but alas our railway station has for a long time been unable to accommodate passengers.

Molong railway station has been without rail passenger facilities since it’s closure in the 1990, the goods sheds was demolished and if it wasn’t for the efforts of people power which our

gallant little town is synonymous with the station itself would have also been demolished and since then it has been home to our local library which is soon to be relocated to the new Cabonne community centre in Bank street, and what better way to utilize the station then restoring it to it’s intended purpose even it it’s just for heritage rail events.

I am also in agreement with the suggestion made in the same article for what is needed to make this possible. A small ramp is all that would be needed for passengers to board and disembark from the train. It wouldn’t take much.

Some years ago, like Molong, Millthorpe’s railway station was without passenger access until recently with a platform extension added and the station re-opened as a stop request for the Central West XPT service.

If they can do it in Millthorpe, why not, Molong?

I understand that there have been productive discussions between Cabonne Council and the Orange Rail Action Group (ORAG) in bringing the trains back to Molong, but I feel that an open collective push from the Molong community, local media (Molong Express) and progress associations (Molong Advancement Group and Grow Molong) is needed to add some gumption to the cause.

To repeat what I stated at the start this letter, making the Molong Railway Station passenger accessible again, even if it’s just for heritage purposes would be an economic benefit to Molong with the possibility of our little town becoming a hub for tourism in the Cabonne shire.

Let’s make it happen. Let’s bring back the trains.

Aaron Pearson, Molong

MOLONG EXPRESS, Thursday 24 August 2023

9

Father’s Day- spoil your mate

W&T Livingstone Livestock Transport is now operating out of Molong and the Central West area. Give Wayne a ring for all of your livestock carting needs on 0459 419 049

On Father’s Day Sunday from 12 to we are hosting a sausage sizzle at the shop. So for any last minute gifts, pop in with dad. And grab a snag as well Open from 10 to 4

Wing Hang Licensed Chinese Restaurant 18 Bank St MOLONG Phone 63668614

Is Dad stressed, aching all over, or does he just need a treat?

Treat him to a massage for Father’s Day with a gift voucher from Molong Massage and Therapies 6366 9592 molongmassage@gmail.com

Book in for Father’s Day

Freemasons Hotel Open on Father’s Day for lunch

It’s your club!

22-24 RIDDELL ST MOLONG P: 6366 8105 e:admin@molongrsl.com.au

Book Now for a BISTRO special Father’s Day lunch LUNCH : Wed 12 - 2 Sun 12 - 2.30 DINNER : Wed - Sat 5.30-8.30

Great specials and a menu to suit everyone.

BAR: Mon Tues 3.00 - 9.00 WED 11.30 - BISTRO Wed 12.30-2.00 & 5.30-8.30 Thu, Fri, Sat 9.00 THU 12.00 - 10.00 FRI 12.00 - 11.00 5.30-8.30 SUN 12-2.30 SAT 11.00 - 10.00 SUN 11.00 - 8.00

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MOLONG EXPRESS, Thursday 24 August 2023

YETI for FATHER’S DAY For Hot or Cold drinks Water, Coffee, Beer, Wine, Cocktails... YETI is popular and affordable Mon - Thu 7.30 5.00 Fri 7.30 - 4.00 Sat 8.00 - 12.00 Proud to be locally Weowned Deliver AND a local employer

Ph: 5325 5040 2 Bank St MOLONG

Cumnock Pre-School Grandparents Day

her career goal to run and manage a pre-school centre - we are sure that the Cumnock residents are very proud to have the energetic and happy Miss Jess at the centre - and also the centre’s team of dedicated professionals. It’s a wonderful centre.

Happy, Caring, Professional ... and Fun

Cumnock Pre-school held their “Grandparents Day” last week on what was a beautiful sunny day at the fabulous well-equipped centre. With Miss Jess (Fulwood) in charge - a former Molong student who has worked her way (with a lot of study) to achieve

Robyn Wallace, Don and Ann Marriott with Henk and Eli

Miss Jess surrounded with love and gratitude from adoring preschoolers in the lovely gardens of the Cumnock Village Pre-School

‘Sunnies Day’ for Paisley and ‘Granny for the day’, Rozzi (A) Proud grandfather Barry Brown with Hannah and daughter Lisa

The ‘Lee train’ with Aug, Paisley, Hughie and Wednesday

(L) Leanne and Emmett Dwyer

Sue and grandson, Fletcher having a great time together at the special day Campbell Keene with parents Jock and Kay who travelled from Mudgee to see Annie’s pre-school

(L) Wednesday and Paisley tuck into morning tea in the cubby house

MOLONG EXPRESS, Thursday 24 August 2023

11

Cumnock Pre-School Grandparents Day Happiness abounds at the special grandparent’s day.

Thank you to Cumnock PreSchool team for a lovely morning with special grandchildren.

Three of the wonderful team members with their team leader, Miss Jess (Fulwood) (centre); Miss Eliza (Gavel) (left); and Miss Carly (Roberts) (right) (L) “I love my farm” said this little boy Butler who may end up on the footy field as a Walla Molong Junior Magpie or “riding horses and driving tractors”.

(R) ‘The ‘excavation team’ happily digging a huge hole to ‘somewhere’ in the playground - or town!

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MOLONG EXPRESS, Thursday 24 August 2023

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streets

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types

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wishing

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week,

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purified.

is

with

the of

the where

February

week

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would

Railway

interview,'

of

cup

be

are

all

Euchareena

sympathetic,

'lit

hopeful

result.

said

have

time

over-subscribed,'

said.

said

Fry

great ment

here

second

from

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with over

put

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closed

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found

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the

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Mr.

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breweries

the this

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i

Thursday.

,on

said.

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'

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were

now

'Express':

on

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Thursday, for ply

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a

KRUSCHEN

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have

quotas

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the

results

by

will

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,

the

and

,

the

over

has

?

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ran

the

she

idea when be again

no

beer

added.

of

the

and

two of

cover

kept and

up

Kruschen

dose

to

bodily

are

regular

course

have

'Cudal

1

bridge

very

was

complete.

Tone

advance people regarding Mr. said.

George' 'For the last Security Loan,' added, Mr. George 'Molong its class with topped £35,940 with a capita of per subscription £21/5/9.

Road.

'Mr.

normal,

the

the

daily

received.

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has

he

inquest

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from

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were

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an or

this

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relief

a

said.

proposals

forward,

for

bridge,

Fry

crossing

have of

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Kruschen

I

Loan

Mr. released

centres.

subscriber

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j

i

of

district

£2,000. £2,000. £1,700.

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dropped

night's

Mr.

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SUBWAY'

value

—

Organiser,

morning

Cudal, i

last

morning.

with

possibility level

present 'A

KRUSCHEN tests

Eugowra,

a

the Aid. J. special meeting, Mayor, A. Tilbroolc, with other. said, together lie had three met aldermen, railway

Bank

£15,700

Security

HOW Clinical fold

Manildra,

Road

by Molong

I

Pinecliffe.

can rheumatic cripple Agonising pain to rid of now Act your system you. that matter waste poisonous' seeps the bloodstream, causes needle into to acid in uric crystals lodge sharp Salts and muscles joints.

Kruschen flushes out the system, taken regularly free from the waste matter it keeps that causes rheumatism, lumbago, Kruschen stiff joints. helps you, meet enthusiasm. tasks with ?daily energy,

for

They are: Molong, £9,000.

the

to

Euchareena

statement

a

a

from

Street

the

investigated yesterday Railway and Engineer Council.

Municipal was

it

draught

it

at

day

told

took

26,

Wednes

in drawing Hogan Mr.

advised

been

that or

while

each.

Jones, we

left

to

wheat

functions this

have

An

bags.

expected

month?

next

Loans

until

a

week,

a

hour

an

E. Y.

'Since

February

of hours each the couple day with and of exception Monday, Wednesday when it rationed out was yesterday, an hour, a of to quarter daily.

'We are now completely out,'

and

circumstances,

quota,'

over

of

Mrs.

?

De's said:

Mr. G. the Orange Coroner, morn at Thompson, Molong this Mr. A. A. on the death of ing at on 16, Boardman, February

153,000

those

raise

Fifth

opens

George, for quotas

selling

made

my

At Molong

Sons,

about in

V

the

for

will

Mr.

February

wine

,

that

are

Western

I

for

quarter

a

beer

Hotel,

on

out

run

had

available,'

stack,

and

have I on

?

FOR FIFTH SECURITY LOAN

which

'

brewery

yield. had been

the

been normal

not but

bottled

and they could. they 58,000 bags

at

have since.

Under

Licensee

week.

in

'

the

to

beer

-of

for

beer

of

to the feel beginning the strike in breweries.

are

due to

out

on

when

morning,

Freemasons out

CORONIAL INQUIRY ON PINECLIFFE FATALITY

CAN DISTRICT RAISE £15,700?

COUNCIL'S CONFERENCE WITH RAILWAY OFFICER

him

homestead so

wheat

?

HILL

'

day,

been

been

known this

the

said.

said, what

Myors

H.

F.

wheat

said they agents taking bagged

another

ties

I

of

seen

the

average wheat

they,

night, received

estimated

is

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get

is

falls

BAD' ever

yet

available.

ran

and

26, spirits

'

last

morning.

this

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,

so

before,

rain

added.

gathering

to been

agents,

the said

liad

bushels

continuous

of

shortage

has has out.

run

not be

advance

from a gleaned it agents, ap bags' to the acre

the

down,

'only

Up

had I

wheat,

sprung had never

he

have

we

lot

were

AND

SPRUNG' of

said Burgess before. type

'jsut much

eitheTj'

SO when

six the

is

Ilogan,

would

and

farmers about about

has

It

again

'We

have not certainly Mr. bad, Burgess '

so

in

beer-drinkers

of the

hotel beer

it

Interviewed

resulted

Rheumatism

but

bad,

frequent have

I just I

ripen. rust information

of

knocked

sec

about

go

said.

WHEAT

Speaking

Mr.

the

fall

to

that been

Molong One

men

remember

not had

harvest

stacks.

shows

sprung.

paddocks

the

in

NEVER think

rain

From number pears A

would...

grade

Mr. 'ALL

ib.,'

that

really

said.

which

?'ears.

'I md '

and

was

with

don't

the

seen

at

or

several

this,

on

could

the

has

silos

shot

'RUST

started

which

suffered

they

other

could

confirmation

no

obtained

said

bigger

wheat yards

the

'

the

in

of it

left

worse

much

wheat.

rust

before, year

in

'I

have

we

grade

and

earlier, nine out

sown

best

still

ting rain.

'

season

rain

that

stored

of

the

Although be when

t

or

it

although

best,

wheat

percentage

'None

silos

that

Railway Mofflngrecord. biggest on

at

effects

?

believed

is

are

bushels

the

either

the

'All'

bushels.

162,309 bushels.

111,973 Express' reporter Mr. Ted Bur; agent, '

second the

to

the

of

which

'

days.

in

are

?

It stacks

wheat

Molong

460,000

few

a

a

first

much due

than

within

silos,

is:

the wheat just :auglit ;he stage. flowering 'Late wheat this nore

about

bushels.

Sprung:

to

morning, This

'

iad

is

record.

any

36,563 Grade:

Shot ;lii's

jess,

That

disease,

yield

bushels 450,000 more is expected. is one understood,

than

more

and

stacks,

;losed

rust

to

finishes

stripping

Already,

BIGGEST WHEAT STACKS ON RECORD ?

RUST DISEASE

heavy

expected

are

when

MOLONG FEELS EFFECT OF BEER SHORTAGE

Yield

Molong Harvest May 460,000 Bushels DESPITE HEAVY

those

1

will,

|

shortly.

it

at

buildings,

The

with

for earmarked is expected,

the other be

aero-

1

exception purposes,

disposed'

of

.

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-page16143742

MOLONG EXPRESS, Thursday 24 August 2023 13

REG’S BENCH My husband purchased a world map and then gave me a dart and said, “Throw this and wherever it lands—that’s where I’m taking you when this pandemic ends. ” Turns out, we’re spending two weeks behind the fridge.

asked.

“I thought I heard an intruder. I came down to scare him.”

Scanning the contours of my doughy, naked body, she mumbled, “You didn’t need the gun.”

Took the horse medicine Ivermectin. I’m not saddled with side effects. I did have the trots earlier. Right now I’m in stable condition.

Men in Heaven When everybody on earth was dead and waiting to enter Heaven, God appeared and said, "I want the men to make two lines. One line for the men who were true heads of their household, and the other line for the men who were dominated by their women. I want all the women to report to St. Peter."

Soon, the women were gone, and there were two lines of men.

The line of the men who were dominated by their wives was 100 miles long, and in the line of men who truly were heads of their household, there was only one man.

God said to the long line, "You men should be ashamed of yourselves; I created you to be the head of your household! You have been disobedient and have not fulfilled your purpose! Of all of you, only one obeyed. Learn from him."

God turned to the one man, "How did you manage to be the only one in this line?"

The man replied, "My wife told me to stand here."

What if the inventor of the Walkie Talkie could name other things too?

I'll start: postage stamp - Licky Sticky What do you say to comfort a friend, who’s struggling with grammar?

There, their, they’re.

A grasshopper walks into a bar. The bartender says, "Hey, we have a drink named after you!"

The grasshopper says, "You've got a drink named Bob??"

As I stepped out of the shower, I heard someone in my kitchen downstairs.

Knowing that my wife was out, I grabbed my 1903 heirloom rifle—which no longer works—and crept downstairs, forgetting the fact that I was in my birthday suit.

I came around the corner with the gun raised, only to find my wife loading the dishwasher. “What are you doing?” she

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QUICK CROSSWORD

WORD SEARCH

Across 1 Sailor (7) 5 Slender graceful female (5) 8 Scrub (5) 9 Large house (7) 10 Female warriors (7) 11 Crude (5) 12 Loathe (6) 14 Current (6) 18 Black and white beast (5) 20 Experienced person (3,4) 22 Synthetic material (7) 23 Musical drama (5) 24 Bart's father (5) 25 What is left (7) Down 1 Pungent condiment (7) 2 Spanish wine (5) 3 Jittery (7) 4 Negligent (6) 5 Underwater detection system (5) 6 Spare time (7)

7 Intuitive feeling (5) 13 Childish fit of anger (7) 15 Tiresome (7) 16 Be a go-between (7)

17 Football (6) 18 Succulent fruit (5) 19 More proficient (5) 21 In front (5)

6 Beginner occupying empty room (4) 7 Playing at Vegas and getting benefits (10) 8 Fagin's associate gets on in advertising (10) 12 Herb troubled a nice gal (8) 15 Huge people in rebuilt semi (7) 16 Soreness in a north German city (6) 18 Chat in hospital kitchen

(4) 20 A girl's incomplete expression of regret (4)

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD Across 1 After reform I am unable to be a beggar (9) 8 Bankrupt following black bear (5) 9 Dressed for a foray, we hear (7) 10 Be ahead with heavy metal (4) 11 Musical state (8) 13 Little Benjamin holds large fish (6) 14 Grievance of one in factory (6) 17 Where lawyers drink?

(2,3,3) 19 Sticks around looking complacent (4) 21 This old novel is stupid (7) 22 Golf course connections (5) 23 Starshine somehow loses its shine (9) Down 2 Strive to equal bird that's not on time (7) 3 National leaders in Denmark are never elected (4) 4 Eccentrics beginning to cause rows (6) 5 As a rule, no marines join forces (8)

SODUKU Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9, with no number repeated.

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Specialising • Roofi inngall • Septic Tanks roofing Specialising in:

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

CLASSIFIEDS

CHURCH NOTICES

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PUBLIC NOTICES AGISTMENT/LEASE

required for 200+ cows and calves, by a local producer. Minimum six-month term.

Good water/fences/facilities required.

Willing to pay above district rates and in advance. Phone Justin Dickens at (0427) 012 284.

The Adult Survivors of Child Abuse Cowra Support Group meets on the 1st Friday of each month from 12:30 to 14:30 and is open to survivors of all communities. All details online via: recover.itmatters.com.au. Alternatively, call Pascale, the facilitator, on 0458 698 460.

PUBLIC NOTICES Molong Fishing Club Inc P.O. Box 54 Molong 2866. molongfishingclub@hotmail.com.au ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Molong Fishing Club Inc will be held on Saturday, 16th September, 2023 at the Freemasons Hotel, Bank Street, Molong at 12.00 Noon AGENDA 1. Minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting. 2. Apologies. 3. President’s report. 4 Treasurers report. 5. Election of Board of Directors consisting of: President; Vice president, (2): Senior and Junior,

Claim the date – 2023

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September 2 Molong Debutante Ball 14 Molong Men’s Shed meets 12 Molong Probus meeting Cudal Show 9-10 September 2023.

15-18 Eugowra Show 17 Molong Show 22-23 Canowindra Show October 5 5 Molong Men’s Shed meets (Annual General Meeting) 10 Molong Probus meeting 26-28 Aust. National Field Days

PUBLIC NOTICES MOLONG BOWLING CLUB SPECIAL MEETING

27 August

No Service 63 668 218

2nd September 2023 AT 11AM

@ CLUBHOUSE EUCHAREENA ROAD A DECISION WILL BE MADE AT THIS MEETING ON THE FUTURE OF THE CLUB ALL FINANCIAL MEMEBERS CAN VOTE AND MUST BE AT THE MEETING A.INTERNAL REBUILD OF CLUBHOUSE AT CURRENT SITE OR B.CASH PAYOUT FROM INSURANCE COMPANY ANY QUESTIONS ON THE ABOVE WILL BE ADDRESSED ON THE DAY

MOLONG COMMUNITY CHURCH Molong Assemblies of God Contact Ps Deon Stapelberg Ph 0498 659 703 For meeting details

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

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

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

Communion with Kids Chat (Corner of Wall & Toogong Streets, Cudal)

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

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

St Alban’s Toogong 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month 3.00pm

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

Phil Donato MP Member for Orange

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JUNIOR SOCCER

U11 Magpies player of the week, Elizabeth Clayton.

Congratulations to Lilly O’Donnell, U12 Magpies player of the week.

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Lilah Hillier, player of the week for the U11 Falcons.

Congratulations, Lilah!.

Well done to Rex Bunting for earning the medal for U6 Condor’s this week. Great game, Rex!.

U9 Eagles player of the week, Darcy, pictured with a very proud little sister!.

Molong Golf

Sport

by the Ghost Walker There was a poor roll up for golf on Sunday at the Royal Molong Golf Course with the weather looking a bit doubtful but we got through eighteen holes okay. There were six players plus Bell who looked after the scoring.

Paul Glynn teamed up with Stubba, Al Evans drew the short straw with Mick Philpott and Mark Frazer drew the even shorter straw and copped me as his golf partner.

Mark and I were making it pretty easy for Bell to keep count of our scores because we had five shots on each of the first four holes. We then had four shots followed by six shots on the next two holes and then three and seven shots on the next two holes. We were warmed up by then and had five straight par holes followed by a mixture of bogey and par holes. Mark wasn’t much help on the fourteenth hole when he managed to dribble his tee shot through the front gate and onto the roadway.

Stubba’s game is a bit of an enigma. For example, on the eleventh hole where the dam is he had to play a second shot through the trees and over the dam. Stubba hit a brilliant shot and put it on the green. However, on the sixteenth hole where there is a tree beside the tee he somehow managed to hit the tree. I’ve never seen anyone hit that tree off the tee before but I have now. There were plenty of inconsistencies in his game today.

Al played very well today. I guess he had to due to the efforts of his playing partner. Mick pulled out after twelve holes and Bell partnered Al for the last six holes. Al was in his element.

He has a battery operated golf buggy with a remote control. He sat in the golf cart with Bell and operated his buggy from the cart. He thought it was great but the others didn’t think so. At one stage he ran his buggy into the back of Stubba’s leg and just about cleaned the rest of us up at different stages.

It was a good day with plenty of laughs along with the sledging although I was again accused of being loquacious. In the end Paul and Stubba pipped Mark and myself by one stroke with Al, Mick, Bell close behind.

It was good to see Woody and Zac out having a hit of golf now that the footy season is over.

Golf again on Sunday, 8.30am for 9am. A few of the regulars will be missing due to other commitments so why not come and have a game with us.

Bulls Youth to contest GandFinal

GRAND FINAL U18s Molong v Canowindra League Tag Manildra v Cargo First Grade Manildra v Trundle

Come and support the Molong Bulls Youth League in the Grand Final at Manildra on Sunday, against Canowindra at 10:45am. It would be great to see as many supporters there as possible.

WOODBRIDGE CUP RUGBY LEAGUE ANNUAL PRESENTATION DINNER 2023 TOP TRY SCORER League Tag Jade Harding (Canowindra) 22 Tries Youth League Bailey Peschka (Molong) 17 Tries 1st Grade Kyran Ah-See (Orange United Warriors) 17 tries Garry Hewen Ladies League Tag Minor Premiership Shield Condobolin

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BISTRO

LUNCH : Wed 12 - 2 Sun 12 - 2.30 DINNER : Wed - Sat 5.30-8.30

Great specials and a menu to suit everyone.

BAR: Mon Tues 3.00 - 9.00 WED 11.30 - BISTRO Wed 12.30-2.00 9.00 THU 12.00 - 10.00 FRI 12.00 - 11.00 & 5.30-8.30 Thu, Fri, Sat 5.30-8.30 SUN 12-2.30 SAT 11.00 - 10.00 SUN 11.00 - 8.00

Kevin Forde Senior Youth League Minor Premiership Shield Molong Ken Hodge 1st Grade Minor Premiership Shield.

Manildra TOP POINT SCORER League Tag Juanita Keed (Peak Hill) 120 points Youth League Bailey Peschka (Molong) 104 points 1st Grade Frankland Ross (Condobolin) 180 points PRESENTATION TO LADIES LEAGUE TAG REPRESENTATIVE COACH & MANAGER Garry Hewen Isabel Holmes PRESENTATION TO FIRST GRADE COACH & MANAGER Adam Hall Jamie Grant Presentation to Representative Trainers Holly Pull, Ash Farrar, Malcolm Millar, Ben McAlpine, Jason Newham, Brad Watt THE DAVE COOPER MEMORIAL UNDER 20’S REPRESENTATIVE ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD Frankland Ross (Condobolin) THE WILLIAMS ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD Pasiano Lefaoseu (Oberon) COACH OF THE YEAR Jake Hadrill (Condobolin) LEAGUE TAG COACH OF THE YEAR Gerald Fulwood (Molong) REFEREE OF THE YEAR Jason Whitney PRESENTATION OF LADIES LEAGUE TAG PLAYER OF THE YEAR Jade Harding ( Canowindra) HOUGHTON/EPPELSTUN MEDAL FOR THE OPEN JUNIOR PLAYER OF THE YEAR Bailey Peschka (Molong) THE ALEX ARMSTRONG MEDAL FOR THE PLAYER OF THE YEAR Jake Hadrill (Condobolin) Blake Fitzpatrick (Oberon)

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‘Bullen Basin’ 4166 Freemantle Road, Bathurst NSW I Mixed Farming and Lifestyle Introducing ‘Bullen Basin,’ a remarkable 2,226* acre property nestled in the Central Tablelands, offering a perfect blend of mixed grazing and natural beauty. Located just 45 minutes away from both Bathurst and Orange, and approximately 3.5 hours from Sydney, this property provides easy access to city conveniences while still offering an escape into nature.

• Perfectly situated home site with stunning valley and mountain views near the main road entrance • Permanent spring feeding into Bullen Bullen creek which runs through the property • 23 paddocks, 14 dams and high-capacity bore providing 1,800 L/hr • All-weather direct road access and well-grated trails throughout the farm • Excellent stock proof fencing and large livestock yards for both sheep and cattle, with surrounding holding yards & internal laneways • Brilliant mix of Native, Phalaris, Rye, and Sub clover grasses

4 Bundella Close, Molong, NSW I Fantastic Business Opportunity Awaits 793*sqm of land complete with a 264*sqm shed with an adj. residence/office space. Large lettable floor area & office space. Key feature of this land & shed space is the fact that it is not situated in the Molong Flood Zone.

• Mezzanine level, wrapping around the shed providing extra storage or workspace.

• 3 Sep rooms/office, 1 with plumbing and A/C. • 4 off-street, car spaces at the front • 4.2-meter Electric Roller door with awning

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Auction Friday 15th Sep, 10:30am Venue 152 William St, Bathurst Ben Redfern 0457 770 062 Hedley Eccleston 0447 715 829 eldersem.com.au * Approx.

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Auction Friday 15th September, 10:30am Venue 152 William St, Bathurst Hedley Eccleston 0447 715 829 Ben Redfern 0457 770 062 eldersem.com.au * Approx.

804 Old Yullundry Road, Yullundry I Lifestyle and Grazing, All In One! Located 13*km west of Cumnock offers an excellent opportunity for those seeking a lifestyle block with good potential for livestock grazing.

• Spanning across 275* hectares • Boundary fence is stock-proof • Solar powered bore which can provide up to 1,800* litres per hour • Diverse range of strong native grasses • Carrying capacity of up to 60* cows and calves

For Sale Contact Agent Inspection By Appointment Ben Redfern 0457 770 062 Hedley Eccleston 0447 715 829 eldersem.com.au * Approx.