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Cabonne Council revives committees

Aileen Roberson

Molong's Public Spaces

An Appeal for Help

Molong, and indeed all of Cabonne Shire, is blessed with wonderful open public recreation spaces and parkland. Whether you want to wander, picnic, walk the dog or just chill out, there is a place nearby.

Our golf courses and showgrounds are spectacular and dear to all. Most of them are maintained by volunteers - including Molong's marvellous open golf course/showground space - with its ancient trees and

"I am appealing to members of Molong community, Molong organisations, Cabonne Council and NSW Police. I am appealing for your assistance to keep our recreational spaces safe.

How can you help me? How can you help Molong? How can you help Cabonne?

Firstly, if you have friends and family driving their vehicles around the fairways of the Molong Golf Course with their hunting dogs running behind, please ask them to STOP. This land is used as a recreational space by golfers, disc golfers, campers and walkers. It is to be used RESPONSIBLY by all…..to be SAFE for all.

I am also appealing to staff and councillors of Cabonne Council. On each occasion, I have reported irresponsible behaviour to Council.

However, the response from Council staff has been far from satisfactory. The Golf Course and Showground stand on crown land in Cabonne Shire. I want it publicly clarified by the Council as to their responsibility in keeping this land safe for all using this recreational land.

Let me put it another way. I am sure if I reported a person driving their car with dogs on the ‘Rec’ grounds, the Council and police would be able to find a law to prosecute this irresponsible behaviour. I am sure Cabonne Council’s response would not be the same as their response I received after I reported the attack on my lil' dog on Christmas morning. In this reponse, it was written it was not Cabonne Council’s responsibility as my ‘dog was off the lead and on private recreational land’ and they

landscape.

We all love our pets - and enjoy taking them for a roam.

Most of us keep our vehicles to the road or verges and leave the hallowed fairways and fields free of vehicles.

When some don't - it is a problem.

But an emerging problem is just who is responsible for the various spaces - which can include Crown, Council owned or other designated recreational land.

could not help me in this matter.

I am also appealing to the Molong Police.

PREVENTION is better than waiting for an incident to repeat. Let me think about Domestic Violence here. The roles police have played has greatly helped preventing a second, third and repeated incident.

Well, this is what I am aiming to do here: prevent a

Jude Taylor (and Jude is not the only one) has had some bad experiences with some who act irresponsibily.

Jude is attempting to discover who to turn to when some people go too far. Jude has been given the runaround.

Jude's letter below is an appeal to make all recreational spaces in Cabonne Shire SAFE, regardless of whether it is freehold, leased or crown land.

recurrence of an incident which saw my lil’ dog attacked by two hunting dogs on the Golf course on Christmas Day. The owner was driving his car on the fairways while the dogs ran behind the vehicle.

Since the attack on lil’ dog on Christmas day, I have seen twice in the last week, another white utility with a large spot light, driving on the fairways with a large white dog with black markings running behind the vehicle. This needs to STOP. Molong, we have only to look at other by-laws used by Council and State authorities responsible for Crown land.

These by-laws have been put in place to regulate behaviours to keep places and spaces safe in those local government areas. We too, could have by-laws which help make these irresponsible behaviours ILLEGAL, if they aren’t already. I am constantly hearing about efforts to make this town more attractive for residents and the elusive tourist.

This effort will be assisted by our recreational spaces being SAFE for all.

I am determined to bring about some legal and social accountability to this matter. I will be down the street with my petition asking you to support me in my aim to enlist the support of the Cabonne Council, NSW police, the Molong Golf Club and Molong Showground Society to ensure all our recreational spaces in Cabonne Shire are SAFE places.

Jude Taylor

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Local household/garden tips

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Sunday Roast @ the Molong RSL with Ben Agar and his team

Last Sunday the Express ventured to the Molong RSL Bistro to try what locals are declaring to be “the absolute best Sunday roast”.

With Molong/ C a b o n n e Country being the ‘home’ of slow cooking - a reputation covering baked dinners from early settlers, camp-oven cookers, wood powered ovens ...to today’s absolute dream (Harvey Norman) ovens ... we reckoned that what Ben is serving must be pretty good.

As one former farmer/butcher’s wife commented “he carves meat the right way”.

We figured that was a very good ecommendation.

Met by the lovely Kerrie Ambler - and comfortably seated ... we sharpened our knives preparing for our taste buds to be aroused. Which had actually started to happen when Kerrie walked by with large plates of Sunday Roast for other keen ‘roasties’.

With a settling glass of Em. Townsend’s bar skills ... we only had to wait a very short time (very quick) meal arriving at our table.

I’m not a meat eater ... but I decided to have a little bit of the perfetly cooked pork roast - lovely white meat served with apple sauce, one’s own jug of gravy, blended with deliciously roasted potatoes and pumpkin - broiled fresh carrots (soft for all kinds of teeth) and blanched broccoli. Adding to the flavours was a brilliant creamed spinach and a handmade Yorkshire Pudding.

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Thank you to Ben, Kerrie and the lovely team at the Molong RSL Club.

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Infobriefs

Council revives standing committees

In 2014 Cabonne Council abandoned its standing comittees, bringing all matters dealt by them to the monthly meeting - where it could go into a “committee of the whole” allowing ranging discussion outside of the strict council formal meeting rules.

Back then the Committees dealt with works proposals, development applications and a host of other social and economic matters and made reccomendations to the council meeting for endorsement.

The Committee meetings were open to the public and observers, objectors and the like.

Council has decided to revert to having a standing committee’s structure but will continue to hold a councillor workshop following the committee meetings for other strategic directions or business improvement purposes.

Council was told that it is viewed that returning to a revised standing committee approach would assist decision making and continued development of Council’s strategic direction across its many and varied functions.

This will assist by increasing transparency and input from the elected representatives in policy development and strategic planning, as well as providing important feedback to Council’s technical staff when investigating complex or prolonged issues as they arise.

The Committees are Community, Economy & Culture • To advise Council and make recommendations in relation to its economic development, community services and cultural response, obligations and performance as defined by Council’s Community Strategic Plan, Delivery Program & Operational Plan.

• To advise Council and make recommendations in relation to the implementation of the Economic Development & Tourism Strategy.

• To review and make recommendations on specific community, social, economic and cultural initiatives and projects.

Infrastructure (Other) To advise Council and make recommendations in relation to its urban infrastructure asset management response, obligations and performance as defined by Council’s Community Strategic Plan, Delivery Program & Operational Plan.

Environment, Innovation & Energy To advise Council and make recommendations in relation to its environmental services and innovation & technology response, obligations and performance.

Infrastructure (Transport) To advise Council and make recommendations in relation to its roads and transport asset management response, obligations and performance. Review and make recommendations on specific transport infrastructure initiatives and projects.

We will keep you posted on who is on th ecommittees and meetings.

Community Strategic Plan meeting attracts 50+ and around 465 “ideas”

Council Community BBQ & Consultations are taking place in each Cabonne town or village throughout February and March 2022.

Molong’s was held last week.

The Cabonne Community Plan was presented by Rebecca Johnson and Council staff (and can be found on Council’s website. ) It outlines the process of consultation that has taken place in the past few years, considering the 465 ideas from people in Cabonne on various issues.

The presentation concluded with a “Next Steps .. “section which gives a timeline for the implementation of the

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Strategic Plan.

23 March - draft CSP to council for endorsement of public display 20 March - 20 April - 28 days on public display April 2022- final endorsement by Council.

There were a range of (predictable) questions from the floor which had to be fended off by Councillors and staff including - (and we quote from notes by participant): Who is responsible for stormwater damage, Council or the landholder?

The new lights are up at the Molong Rec. Night-time sheepdog trials?

The November 2021 Flood caused many residential trucks and a high vehicle rate twice a day. Safe? Where areas in Molong to receive considerable damage when is the cycle pathway? There is a wonderful opportunity normally they would not be affected. Council’s staff to make a walkway/cycling track from the Recreation response was to shrug their shoulders when queried by Ground along the creek to Rotary Park. Many towns residents. Who pays for this event and damage? have taken the chance and developed the creek area for The Flood Management Advisory Committee has been recreational activities. formed and had meetings but except for the voluntary sale of houses in Betts Street, little detail was available, new Council representatives will be elected to be on the committee and hopefully will meet asap.

When will we get the recycling depot re-established?

Out of town residents have no access to this service, which was washed away, and do not want to put recycling The Molong Advancement Group has been given in with the normal garbage, which would not be good for funding ($5000) to support the engagement of Mark our beautiful environment. However, it was discussed Oates to complete the swimming pool artwork at the that the Recycling Depot in Betts Street was misused by Molong Swimming Pool. Mark had previously undertaken people and therefore caused a lot of problems. Council the painting of the artworks, with 3 of 8 panels currently indicated that they are planning to relocate the Recycling completed. It is proposed that MAG would oversee the Depot to the current Green Waste Facility on Packham works, to ensure that it is completed to a standard similar Drive and staff the times when it is open. to the existing panels.

Why haven’t we got the Green Waste bins that are The Canowindra Business and Progress Association provided for residents in other LGAs? requesting funding ($19,000 ) to support the reThe question was a genuine attempt to improve the establishment of the Canowindra 100 Mile Dinner on 4 facilities for Molong residents but was met with the cost April 2022. to Council for providing this service. Sorry no Green bins!

Council has a big problem with maintenance of its park and roadside entries into Molong. What is it doing to improve the appearance of the town entry/exit zones?

Many residents would understand the demand of a wet summer for mowing, which has been overwhelming.

At a community meeting facilitated by the Manildra However, Privet trees have spread throughout the town and District Improvement Associationlast year those and nearby lands, causing a large problem with the many noxious weed in the town and nearby lands. Will the present endorsed the Manildra Master Plan prepared by Sala4D, and sought that council place the draft plan on budget allow for this work? public exhibition.

Pathways around the town & Pedestrian Crossings?

The Manildra Masterplan was placed on 28-days public Council has stated that there is access to a safe and exhibition, with two submissions being received: modern active transport network that encourages Seeking for bus shelters to be added to both walking and cycling. It appears that students making schools. their way along Packham Drive & Wellington Street do Disappointed with the lack of projects and not benefit form a pathway and must jostle with the upgrades identified for the Manildra swimming pool.

The comments made by the first submission have been incorporated into the Master Plan.

The comments of the second submission are covered by the Cabonne Council Swimming Pools Master Plan. Once adopted, the document will be the source document to implement and support strategies for funding opportunities for the betterment of the Manildra community.

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Pouring the slab at the new $310K Molong Showground amenities building

Please excuse me, is there a place for politeness in Australian politics?

Since former Australian of the Year Grace Tame declined to smile in a photo opportunity with Prime Minister Scott Morrison, debate has raged about what counts as politeness and impoliteness in Australian political debate.

Jenny Morrison recently told 60 Minutes she wants her daughters to grow up “fierce and strong” but also “be polite and have manners”.

Meanwhile, the gloves are well and truly off in Canberra.

As Labor claimed Aged Care Services Minister Richard Colbeck had “failed in his job” and should be sacked, Morrison accused opposition leader Anthony Albanese of “clearly [being] on the side of criminals” (during debate about deportation legislation) and labelled deputy leader Richard Marles, a “Manchurian candidate” (over past comments on China).

As we head towards another federal election, the temperature of debate will only increase. Is politeness compatible with politics? And what standards should we expect from our leaders?

Defining “politeness”

In 1978, American linguists Penelope Brown and Stephen C Levinson developed “politeness theory”.

This is the most influential scholarly work dealing with politeness. At its heart lies the notion of “face” or the public image we want for ourselves.

There are two types of “face”: 1. “positive face” – our desire to be “appreciated and approved of”. It can be threatened by accusations, insults and expressions of criticism or contempt.

2. “negative face” – our desire for autonomy, including both freedom to act and freedom from other people telling us what to do. It can be threatened by orders, requests, advice and threats.

Politeness might mean giving someone approval or praise, or minimising our imposition on them. But there are times when this is not possible or practical.

In emergencies, for example, we might yell sharply at someone to get out of harm’s way, or to protect ourselves.

As linguistic anthropologists Horst Arndt and Richard W. Janney observe, To not do this would require a radical suppression of one’s own interests and feelings, and an almost slavish acceptance of those of others. The result would be a total loss of personal face.

In situations such as these, a lack of conventional politeness is not only understandable, it just might be essential.

Defining impoliteness

Politeness theory focuses on what we say, but impoliteness can also be communicated by non-verbal behaviour, such as facial expressions, eye contact, voice quality and body movements. So, not smiling in a photo opportunity may express positive impoliteness.

Meanwhile, shaking someone’s hand when they don’t want you to arguably shows negative impoliteness.

Linguist Jonathan Culpeper says impoliteness involves “the absence of politeness […] where it would be expected”. And the more powerful and/or unfamiliar someone is to us, the more polite we are expected to be.

He also explains that some behaviours can be perceived as impolite if they just clash with how someone expects or wants them to be.

So, who decides what counts as politeness? And what happens when we disagree?

Context matters

There is a longstanding consensus amongst linguists that nothing is inherently polite or impolite. Rather, the things we communicate take on these meanings from the cultures and contexts in which they happen.

For example, recent research suggests Australia’s brand of politeness prioritises “positive face,” with a high value placed on “being welcoming and showing solidarity and sympathy”. We also have an emphasis on what scholars call, “jocular mockery.” This includes various forms of teasing based on the view that people shouldn’t take themselves too seriously – or what is more commonly known as “taking the piss”.

But ideas about gender also play a significant role in our expectations here. For example, men who don’t smile when they are expected to might be seen as “tough” or “serious”, while women are labelled “rude” or “disrespectful”.

tracked a “shameless normalisation” of verbal aggression, insults, racist and misogynistic attacks and hostile forms of humour from leaders such as Donald Trump and Silvio Berlusconi.

Closer to home, last week outgoing Liberal MP Nicolle Flint decried the abuse she has received during her time in politics.

Men on the left, some of whom are public figures of influence, have done the following: they’ve stalked me, suggested I should be strangled, criticised the clothes I wear and the way I look, called me a whiny little bitch repeatedly, repeatedly called me weak, a slut […]

More generally, politicians and scholars have both observed that rudeness is not only expected but rewarded in parliamentary debates.

The risk here is that voters just tune out and turn off (as any regular viewer of parliamentary question time can attest).

Caution: election ahead

Of course there is a difference in how politicians or political opponents behave towards each other and how they behave towards the people whose votes they want.

Politeness can play a potentially important role in image-management. While he was opposition leader, for example, Tony Abbott was quick to distance himself from placards belittling then Prime Minister Julia Gillard, after speaking in front of them at a public rally.

But here voters should take note of linguist Manfred Keinpointner’s warning: some forms of politeness, such as manipulative or insincere politeness, should be seen as […] impolite.

And as we reflect on what behaviour we expect and want from our political leaders and those who shape the national debate, we also need to ask to whose benefit it is to be - or seem to be - polite. Perhaps what we want more than conventional etiquette is what political scientists call civility – or “respect for the traditions of democracy” Katherine (Kate) Power Lecturer in Management, School of Business, The University of Queensland. theconversation.com

Politeness in politics

Politics is not a warm and fuzzy profession by any means. But in recent years, researchers have

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Can we get the Debs back?

OK, so the Molong Players might reckon they will fill the new Molong Community Hall on the first night later this year.

But when the former one was opened in 1961 it was the Debutantes who stole the show.

Can we have both again?

Molong Disc Golfers take on the ACT Championships.

A crew of 6 dedicated Disc Golfers from Molong made the journey to Canberra’s massive Weston Park Disc Golf course over the weekend to compete in the 2022 ACT Championships. The field comprised of over 120 of the top players from across the eastern states of Australia and included our own Simon Wright, Kyle Warner, Scott and Lydia Philpott, Chris Loog and Kevin Costa.

The Weston Park course is the longest championship level course in the country and has destroyed many an experienced Disc Golfer and so it was admirable to see our local players acquitting themselves well over two

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super-tough days.

After the event was run and the smoke had cleared our little club had performed exceptionally well with local star Lydia Philpott taking out the Female Junior title, beating a number of adult players on the way. Scotty Philpott took out second place in a big field in the Novice division and CWDG club President Kevin Costa took out third place in the Men’s Pro 40 division.

The remainder of our players acquitted themselves well finishing solidly in large fields within each of their divisions.

The overall winner was ACT local star Austin D’Allesandro who shot a phenomenal course record 13 under par in the final round to take the title by a single stroke. Austin has featured at local events here in the Central West previously, finishing equal second in last year’s Women’s Global event held at our own Molong course.

A huge thanks from our team of local competitors to the huge contingent of families, friends, supporters and organisers who travelled with us to support, encourage and keep us going through this demanding event.

Kevin now travels on to Victoria where he will be competing at the Australian Disc Golf Championships at the brutal and technically challenging Inverleigh course, near Geelong. This course

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Remembering ... Aileen Roberson of Molong "The shades of life are there for us to create a beautiful sunset"

by Rozzi Smith

Belief Do unto others ...

Aileen Roberson of Molong brings to one's memories one of the delightful laughing friendly members of the much loved and respected Lewis family.

Molong remained as Aileen's 'home'. She loved this town and with her lovely writing skills, combined with her interviewing and research skills - Aileen wrote 9 selfpublished books about local families, places and key events.

Raised in the Catholic faith and school system - Aileen held an enviable (to most of us) loyalty and commitment to her faith. Her gentle smile during conversation touched many hearts - and her spirit held many understandings and respect of the other person thoughts and views.

Observed in the pew at the front of the church sat a slight figure with the statue of Mary just nearby.

The celebration of the Sainthood of Mary McKillop holds another memory of Aileen. Was she herself a Saint? Whilst Aileen would have laughed in delight if I had shared my thought with her ... Like her beautiful writing style Aileen was extremely modest "I'm not a writer" she said on many occasions - however, even the best writers/published authors

Vickie Walker

Aileen Marie Lewis was born 30/9/40 to James and Leila. One of 14 children, she learnt the value of family, of sticking together in good times and bad. Raised in the Catholic faith she truly took God’s teaching on board. At one stage she considered being a nun, but then Merv Roberson arrived in town. Mum said dad chased her but a letter from an old friend Margaret said she was smitten. They married on 11/3/61 and her true calling was found when she became a mum.

Mum lived the commandment ‘Love one another’. Love governed her relationships with family, friends and community.

Her doors were always open, everyone welcome. If there’s an extra person, add an extra potato.

Her love meant caring. For 10 years, when Grandma needed help, Mum cooked, cleaned, took her to appointments, assisted with showers, did whatever needed to be done. Grandma was able to die peacefully in her own home.

Mum’s sisters and brothers meant the world to her. She babysat their children if needed, like Aunty Marion’s. She shared laughs as they completed jobs together like painting grandma’s house. Family dos were a riot of noise, voices, singing, chatting, dancing. Mum loved it all. They shared sad times too, cried and hugged.

So many stories - 14 are now 7, but she goes with you all in spirit.

Mum loved her 7 children. She made our clothes, cooked home-baked treats, even cut our hair. Mum found ways to make us laugh and keep us entertained.

We have happy memories of sing-along’s, of sewing, knitting or cooking lessons; of picnics in the park in school holidays with just a large tub of ice-cream; of wobbly jelly at Christmas time.

Mum encouraged us to study, helping with reading, spelling or maths homework.

Despite her hectic schedule of housework and cooking, she managed to find time for us all. Friends were welcomed with open arms, she never sent anyone away. Two of these friends we now look upon as sisters and they view her as simply ‘Mum’. I call her a collector of people.

A spiritual woman, she had the gift of faith. Even when my youngest sister was killed in a car accident, Mum kept her faith. She suffered so much then for Narelle was only 24 and our baby. Her heart broke, yet she picked herself up, took her incredible courage in both hands and started again.

When I developed rheumatoid arthritis, she came in to help clean our house, take me shopping for groceries, do the ironing, mending and anything else needed. Mum expected nothing in return.

Mum was there for my brothers and sisters too, sewing, mending, cooking or renovating, painting and stripping

furniture.

Ma’s hospital was open whenever any of us had surgery or illness.

Out we’d pop for a dose of TLC. A hot lunch was provided when working, a quick chat or advice, weekly letters were sent. Mum’s care never stopped as got older.

Her seven grandchildren meant everything to her. Mum could be relied on to babysit. Spoiling of course was the name of the game, with favourite treats, game nights, art and craft activities, positive encouragement and belief in all their dreams. Mum loved it when they hugged her in front of school friends or brought their mending to her. Her time was their time. Her love for them all was endless.

Dad was diagnosed with cancer on their

would agree - being able to write in such a free flowing, easy to read, accurate and committed (to a diverse group of readers) is a gifted writer and author. Well done Aileen.

Could I write more about this wonderful woman - daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and devoted friend to many? Well, reams in fact. But I'll be more content in my memories of the slight woman who sat in the front pew ... the devoted woman at the street stalls, school events, and the years she spent fundraising to build affordable accommodation options for pensioners/senior members of the town and district community (Acacia Lodge in Edward Street and Durack Court). And, her work at Vinnies in helping to set up the shop, service and support to many people in need over the years.

Aileen Roberson (Lewis) will be warmly remembered as a woman who through many ups and downs, journeys through life ... held a belief that helped her to find new sunsets, new sunrises and to appreciate every one of them.

Thank you to Aileen's daughter Vickie Walker for her wonderful eulogy.

48th wedding anniversary and died two days later. Mum lost her partner. Yet she picked herself up and kept on helping her family and community.

Friends felt mum’s love.

From Bundanoon days and her connection with Fooey to her current group in Molong, she said she had few close friends but the ones she had gave her great joy. I know you will all miss her as we do.

All God’s creatures were included in mum’s love, the pets like Tugga, Monster and recently Lacey and Louie; the birds. She fed them all.

She even rescued spiders much to our disgust.

Her garden was a memorial to many family and friends. There was love in each plant and tree. It was therapy for her after Nelly died but became much more.

Her community benefitted from Mum’s love too. ‘Do unto others’ was her motto. From our earliest days she was involved in Mothers’ Club and school tuckshops (at one stage she was on the roster for three) and the Church community. Recently she’s been a catechist with the church, trained to run services when the Priest is unavailable, Mike calls her Father Mother.

She gave communion to the sick, set up the church, washed linen. She was treasurer of the local Pensioners’ Association. She worked with the St Vincent de Paul. Mum was often seen running a street stall or garage sale to raise money for these groups or for low income housing through Acacia Lodge and Chris Riley’s YOTS. Her mushrooms were that popular they were pre-ordered!

I never thought I’d see mum be political but there she was fighting the Council amalgamations, holding placards. She often felt she didn’t do enough for her beloved Molong.

Her love of history meant she wrote and

Family & Friends “How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together with love, care, respect and unity"

Love Love one another ...

published 8 books over the years, one on this church. Mum was, until recent times, an energetic woman who ‘seized the day’ and made her life rich, even taking a trip to Ireland at age 75. She taught us much about life and God and generosity of spirit.

She inspired us, raised us up to be better people and to aim for the miracles of life.

Cheryl gave me a quote ‘a mother’s love for her child is like nothing else in the world, an unconditional bond that can never be broken’. Bette Midler’s song says it best. She was the wind beneath our wings, it’s the only way I can express her influence in our lives, as the core, the heart, the lynchpin of our family.

Mum wrote to Sarah once ‘the shades of life are there for us to create a beautiful sunset’.

Well mum your sunset is downright spectacular.

Thank God for you, thank God.

Community The shades of life are there for us to create a beautiful sunset

MOLONG EXPRESS, Thursday 24 February 2022

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How to collect, propagate and grow your own seed A weekly column by Rozzi and contributors

Molong’s Les Dean was Greening Australia's Seedbank Co-ordinator for over a decade, giving service to Landcare and others and was often referred to as "The Bush Guru".

As the holder of the"Advanced Certificate in Urban Horticulture" his knowledge is extensive.

What a huge topic Rozzi has given me! So much that I will have to divide it several sections. Of course, having been Greening Australia’s Central West Seed Bank Coordinator for over a decade, I am quite the local expert on native seed collection and propagation, so I will start there.

Wattle and other hard seeded species.

The much-maligned wattle! Australia has 960 Species.

• Doesn’t it last for only ten years so why grow it?

Having just finished my own collecting for the year that statement is WRONG, yes there are some which have a short lifespan, some grow into massive trees. We all know of the beneficial timber for furniture from Tasmania Blackwood, Acacia melanoxylon once common from the Central Tablelands of NSW to Tasmania. A similar tree here is A. implexa with a lifespan 50/100 years to 80 ft tall.

• They produce habitat and nesting sites for small birds, pollen for insects i.e. bees, copious amounts of seed for birds; topknot and bronze wing pigeons, peaceful doves, button and stubble quails, parrots and many other birds. They are essential to create an efficient wing break and nature strip.

• To collect, firstly whether it be wheat, wattle or any other seed it must be ripe to be viable. Most species encased in a pod will open to reveal the ripe seed which will simply drop out to the soil. (see photo). Small amounts can simply be picked into a container. For large amounts a tarp or sheet is places under the bush or tree and using a whacker, an old golf club is useful, encourage the pods to vacate the tree. You may need to thrash the pods to release the seed by placing inside a bag or old pillow slip against the nearest brick wall.

• With most hard seeded species, mother nature

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has given them a survival mechanism, a waxy seed coating to stop the seed from imbibing water, essential in the germinating process. A bush fire or drought- like weather conditions melts away this coating and the seed will germinate on the next rainfall. You can remove some of this coating with small amounts of seed simply by rubbing between two layers of sandpaper. With my time with GA and treating large amounts of seed, boiling water was used over the seed, leaving to cool for an hour, then dry in the sun and use or store.

• Seed should be sown in a container or direct into the soil, Autumn through to Spring, covering to the depth of the seed. Keep moist in free draining potting mix.

Be aware you may need a S132 License if collecting on Council roads or public reserves, Google Native Seed Collecting Guidelines. Next week, what pots and potting mix to use and all about Eucalypts and other small seeds, including your garden plants.

Happy gardening, Les (R. Les checking use by dates)

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Your Country Your Voice

Andrew GEE MP

FEDERAL MEMBER FOR CALARE

MOLONG WATER TANK ARTWORK - A WONDERFUL ASSET

RUNS ON THE BOARD FOR CABONNE √ $2 billion for Great Western highway upgrade √ $40 million for Mitchell Highway upgrades between Orange and Molong √ $2.1 million for streetscape improvements in Molong and Canowindra √ $15 million for a new Molong MPS √ $492,410 for construction of the Eugowra Community Centre √ $370,000 for a new amenities block and lighting upgrade at Molong Rec Ground √ $250,200 for repairs to bridges in Yeoval √ $700,000 for Bangaroo Bridge Replacement √ $200,000 for a lighting upgrade at Tom Clyburn oval √ $60,000 for the Molong water tank artwork √ $80,000 for an upgrade to Molong Rec Ground cricket nets √ $308,175 for an education and info centre at the Australian National Field Days site at Borenore √ $2.5 million for an ambulance station in Molong √ $2.59 million for new overtaking lanes on the Cargo Road √ $185,764 to support the Molong Showground and Society √ Establishment of the Regional Banking Taskforce √ 41 mobile phone towers and base stations for Calare

Pictured: Archie Chrystall, Julie Dean and Les Dean from Grow Molong.

Are you a school leaver and thinking about continuing your studies away from home?

I am pleased to let you know that there are many ways we’re helping country students reach for the stars.

• If you’re relocating more than 90 minutes from home to study a Cert IV (or higher) at TAFE, or to attend University, make sure you apply for the Tertiary Access Payment (TAP) of $3,000. You may also be eligible for a Relocation Scholarship that can support you throughout your study: www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/relocation-scholarship www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/tertiary-access-payment • Applications are now open for our Rural and Regional Enterprise Scholarships Scheme. It offers up to $18,000 for a four-year degree: www.qtac.edu.au/rres-program • I also encourage you to get in contact with the Country Education Foundation to access other opportunities: www.cef.org.au

If you’ve travelled into Molong from Orange recently, you'd know there's an amazing new water tank artwork welcoming people to the town!

Unfortunately I couldn’t be at the official opening as I was a close contact of my daughter who had COVID-19, so I asked Molong Year Four student, Archie Chrystall, to represent me at the event.

As Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, I have been very impressed with the way Archie honours and remembers Australia’s servicemen and women.

With the paint dry on this unique artwork, I congratulate Grow Molong, which battled COVID-19 restrictions and extreme wet weather to get the job done!

It’s wonderful that local artists Michael Crook and Ricky Ah-See have worked together on this project turning an old water tank into a beautiful and creative gateway to Molong.

The artwork was made possible thanks to a $60,000 Australian Government grant under the Tackling Tough Times Together Program.

Check it out on your next trip!

SOLAR PANELS WILL SLASH MOLONG SHOW SOCIETY ELECTRICITY BILL Each year, the Molong Show Society does a tremendous job bringing together the best in agriculture, produce and crafts from across the region for the annual show.

It was great to catch up with some members recently to present the Society with a $5,000 grant from the Australian Government. Thanks to their successful application under the Powering Communities Program, the Society will be able to install solar panels on top of Luncheon Pavilion and slash their energy bills.

It was also good to see the progress being made on the new amenities block at the Showground which was funded by a $170,000 Australian Government Grant.

Pictured: Andrew with Helen Crisp and Col Woodhouse.

JOBS BOOM! The unemployment rate for Cabonne sits at 1.4% which is incredible! The national rate is 4.2% - the lowest since 2018! Compared to 2013, there are now 1.7 million more Australians are in work, including an additional one million women.

LOCAL AGTECH SOLUTIONS DRIVING BETTER YIELDS AND PROFIT Farmers who have agtech, like weather stations, should have the ability to connect to leading edge tools for crop health insights. A local project is set to help farmers do just that thanks to a $170,000 Australian Government grant.

Local farming company Pairtree Intelligence have partnered with Syngenta Australia to develop a technology system that allows farmers with any brand of agtech weather station to gain paddocklevel insights to deliver maximum productivity within the crops. By sustainably reducing weed, disease and pest pressures the health of a crop is improved which leads to greater yield, more profit and more capacity for local employment.

Hamish Munro of Pairtree (pictured with Andrew) was successful in his grant application under the Accelerating Commercialisation Program. It provides co-funded grants and expert guidance to help SMEs, entrepreneurs and researchers commercialise novel products, processes and services.

I am sure there will be many local farms benefiting from this project in the near future. Congratulations Hamish!

NEW WELLINGTON DRIVER REVIVER PUTS ROAD SAFETY FIRST! I am pleased to announce that the Australian Government has provided $26,700 under the Driver Reviver Site Upgrades Program Round Two to open the first permanent Driver Reviver site at the Wellington Visitor Information Centre. It’s the first of its kind in the Dubbo local government area and I encourage all road users to stay safe and take advantage of this great resting spot! Please - stop, revive, survive.

Pictured: Andrew with Dubbo Regional Council Mayor, Mathew Dickerson.

ORANGE ELECTORATE OFFICE 1/179A Anson Orange NSW 2800 @ (02) 6361 7138 Street PO Box 673 andrew.gee.mp@aph.gov.au

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

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REG’S BENCH An old bloke went to the doctor for a check-up. After examining him, the doctor said, Percy, I've got two pieces of bad news for you. First, you've got hepatitis.

The old bloke was horrified. Oh no, not hepatitis, he said, that's terrible. Not hepatitis, anything but hepatitis. Gawd Doc, don't tell me I've got hepatitis.

The doctor said: I'm afraid that's not all.

You also have Alzheimer's disease .

Again , the old fella was mortified. Not Alzheimer's. Anything but Alzheimer's.

Don't tell me I've got Alzheimer's. That's absolutely terrible. Oh well, at least I don't have hepatitis.

A rabbit walks into a pub and says to the barman, 'Can I have a schooner of beer, and a Ham and Cheese Toastie?'

The barman is amazed, but gives the rabbit a schooner of beer and a ham and cheese toastie.

The rabbit drinks the beer and eats the toastie. He then leaves.

The following night the rabbit returns and again asks for a schooner of beer, and a Ham and Cheese Toastie.

The barman, now intrigued by the rabbit and the extra drinkers in the pub, (because word gets round), gives the rabbit the schooner and the Toastie. The rabbit consumes them and leaves.

The next night, the pub is packed.

In walks the rabbit and says, 'A schooner of beer and a Ham and Cheese Toastie, please barman.'

The crowd is hushed as the barman gives the rabbit his schooner and toastie, and then burst into applause as the rabbit wolfs them down.

The next night there is standing room only in the pub.

Coaches have been laid on for the crowds of patrons attending.

The barman is making more money in one week than he did all last year In walks the rabbit and says, 'A schooner of beer and a Ham and Cheese Toastie, please barman.'

The barman says, 'I'm sorry rabbit, old mate, but we are right out of them Ham and Cheese Toasties.'

The rabbit looks horrified.

The crowd has quietened to almost a whisper, when the barman clears his throat nervously and says, 'We do have a very nice Cheese and Onion Toastie.

The rabbit looks him in the eye and says, 'Are you sure I will like it.'

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shatteringly silent.

The barman, with a roguish smile says, 'Do you think that I would let down one of my best friends. I know you'll love it.'

'Ok,' says the rabbit, 'I'll have a schooner of beer and a Cheese and Onion Toastie.'

The pub erupts with glee as the rabbit quaffs the beer and guzzles the toastie.

He then waves to the crowd and leaves....

NEVER TO RETURN!!

One year later, in the now impoverished pub, the barman, (who has only served 4 drinks tonight, 3 of which were his), calls time.

When he is cleaning down the now empty bar, he sees a small white form, floating above the bar.

The barman says, 'Who are you?

To which he is answered, 'I am the ghost of the rabbit that used to frequent your public house.'

The barman says, 'I remember you.

You made me famous.

You would come in every night and have a schooner of beer and a Ham and Cheese Toastie. Masses came to see you and this place was famous.'

The rabbit says, 'Yes I know.'

The barman said, 'I remember, on your last night we didn't have any Ham and Cheese Toasties. You had a Cheese and Onion one instead.'

The rabbit said, 'Yes, you promised me that I would love it.'

The barman said, 'You never came back, what happened?'

'I DIED', said the rabbit.

'NO!' said the barman. 'What from?'

After a short pause, the rabbit said ...

'Mixin-me-toasties' An elderly couple had dinner at another couple's house, and after eating, the wives left the table and went into the kitchen. The two gentlemen were talking, and one said, "Last night we went out to a new restaurant and it was really great. I would recommend it very highly." The other man said, "What is the name of the restaurant?"

The first man thought and thought and finally said, "What is the name of that flower you give to someone you love?

You know... the one that's red and has thorns." "Do you mean a rose?" "Yes, that's the one," replied the man.

He then turned towards the kitchen and yelled, "Rose, what's the name of that restaurant we went to last night?"

Across 1 Plot (6) 4 Western US state (6) 8 Raid (5) 9 Pharmacist (7) 10 Comes back (7) 11 Soothsayer (5) 12 Solaced (9) 17 Performed in a play (5) 19 High and dry (7) 21 Small wood (7) 22 Structure supporting power cables (5) 23 Texas city (6) 24 Free of charge (6) Down 1 Hunting expedition (6) 2 Unorthodox believer (7) 3 Municipal leader (5) 5 Graceful and refined (7) 6 Imitating (5) 7 Dessert (6) 9 Usual (9) 13 Mrs. Guy Ritchie (7)

14 Close-fitting Elizabethan jacket (7) 15 Brought up (6) 16 Handsome youth (6) 18 Spin round (5)

20 More mature (5)

3 A seer I heard (3) 4 County with a fringe on top? (6) 5 Replacement for paper star (5,4) 6 Indicate the precise moment (5) 7 Comedian displaying French shrewdness?

(6,6) 8 Chaotic parts may be disastrous (12) 12 Something lacking in

brief season in America (9) 16 Was fast listener held transfixed? (7) 17 Comprehend six feet (6) 19 Marbles man - Nigel, possibly (5) 22 One gets nothing for it (3)

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD Across 1 A couple of pence soothes and pacifies (8) 6 Greek god - of use in the kitchen (3) 9 Stone and silver devoured (5) 10 More willing to pass over and back out? (7) 11 Performer taking part when taking part is tedious (7) 13 Spare one of the crowd (5) 14 Two cats in a drum?

(3-3) 15 Conflict observed in a European capital (6) 18 Some lover totally unconcealed (5) 20 She might have a part in current Hair production (7) 21 It's nonsense making a pig clean (7) 22 Trunk or tangled roots (5) 23 Is able to provide a container (3) 24 Drink or meal done badly (8) Down 2 Ghost seen in Hampton maze (7)

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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TRADES & SERVICES

BUILDING / CARPENTRY

ACCOUNTANTS / SOLICITORS

• • • •

Campbell Paton & Taylor SOLICITORS, ATTORNEYS AND NOTARIES

In Attendance are:

THURSDAY & FRIDAY by appointment.

CONCRETE / LANDSCAPING PRODUCTS

11 BANK STREET MOLONG

Ph: 6362 1922

Picton Bros Panelspan

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CONVEYANCING

Carpentry Painting Tiling Plastering

General Repairs & Maintenance No Job too Small !

Ph: 0437 218 930

TUES- Andrew Kermode Solicitor WED- Michelle Reynolds Conveyancer

Molong 02 6366 8049

Mark O’Donahue Home Maintenance

•Sand, aggregates •Topsoil, Mulch •Mushroom compost •Woodchips

SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITY FOR OVER 40 YEARS

Call Dusty

6366 8448

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AUTOMOTIVE / SMASH REPAIRS

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Recieve a Complimentary Electrical Safety Health Report Rest easy knowing your Home is safe & sound! Valued at $149!

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RURAL INDUSTRIAL DOMESTIC REPAIRS MACHINING & FABRICATION ON SITE SERVICE Bruce Beasley

Mobile 0418 672 247 AH 02 6361 7380 Shed 6 / 390 Clergate Road Orange NSW 2800

FUNERAL SERVICES

PACKAGING

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HARVESTING

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CONTRACT HARVESTING No job too big or small

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Book Boxes | Tea Chests Bubble Wrap | Glass Jars Packing Tape

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Or phone us on 02

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SMASH REPAIRS

PLUMBING

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B-Double Livestock, Hay & General Freight

Country Tree Services Garry Livingstone

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WATER BORES

• Auto Robot • Baking Oven • All insurance work • Panel Beating & Spray Painting 24 HOUR TOWING • Windscreens supplied and fitted

TREE SERVICES

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Smash Repairs Quality Smash Repairs

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

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

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

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

GrowMolong

GIFFIN, Roger

Annual General Meeting

8 March, 2022 6-30pm at Molong RSL Club All welcome to attend Any enquiries contact Les Dean on Mob: 0429601843

REGISTRATIONS 2022 -

Ratepayers are reminded that the due date for payment of the 3rd Instalment of 2021/2022 rates is Monday 28 February 2022

PO Box 17 MOLONG NSW 2866

B J Byrnes General Manager

MOLONG PLAYERS AGM

Wednesday 9th March at 7pm.

At the Freemasons Hotel, buy your own dinner and drinks, we will be in the Restaurant section. Lots to discuss for a production in 2022, hopefully the first for the new Community Centre. All welcome to attend, new members welcome. Please inbox or reply by email paularudd101@ hotmail.com Hope to see you there!!

Molong’s pantry

will be closed this Saturday 26 February.

Due to a conference being held at the church.

Flowers By Kerry

Open 22 February 2022 Register online at www.playfootball.com. au Make sure you get your Active Kids Vouchers from Service NSW before registering.

Fees $135.00 per child Children need to be turning 5 years old this year to play Any enquiries please contact molongsoccerclub@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook to stay up to date Proudly Sponsored by

GARAGE SALE COMBINED GARAGE SALE Saturday 5 March from 8.30

Molong Railway Stn Lots more than this Ryobi whipper snippers for parts, Bullbar, Grinder bench, Battery drills, Star fence posts, Ford parts XY WE XD, Nuts bolts screwws, Makeup handbags, Old tools, nicnacs, old bottles, fire hose reel, plants, furniture etc.

Rozzi’s Happy Pots, Plants & New Friends Rozzi, 0490734650 or rozzismith@bigpond.com

Flowers for all occasions VARIETY OF ARRANGEMENTS MADE TO ORDER

Ph 0438 668 347

DEATH & FUNERAL

Garage and Plant Sale Saturday 5 March from 8.30 a.m. until 1 p.m. @ the Gatekeeper’s Cottge (opposite Dave Wilson’s business and Andy’s Tyre and Mechanical in Watson Street/on the highway)

08.11.1933 – 05.09.2021 Passed away peacefully at Marcoola, Queensland after a long illness. Late of Molong. Dearly loved husband of Judy (deceased) and Joan (deceased).

Devoted and cherished father of Craig and Scott. A loving father-in-law, grandfather and great grandfather.

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PUBLIC NOTICES Molong R.S.L. Club Limited A.B.N. 96 000 991 604

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Club will be held in the Club Auditorium, 22-24 Riddell St., Molong on Friday 25 February 2022 at 8 p.m.

BUSINESS 1. To consider and confirm the minutes of the preceding Annual General Meeting.

2. To receive (a) President’s Report, (b) Director’s Report, (c) Financial Statements for the 2022 Financial Year (which include Statement of Financial Performance & Statement of Financial Position), (d) Auditor’s Report. 3. To elect Office Bearers for 2022 including President, Vice President, Treasurer, and four (4) other Board members. 4. To consider any other business of which the prescribed notice of motion has been given. 5. To consider any other general business of which the prescribed notice of motion is not required.

Nominations for Office Bearers close Friday 18 February 2022 at 8 p.m. Nomination packs are available from the club.

By order of the Board of Directors.

Claim the date – 2022 Send your 2022 dates to molongexpress@bigpond.net.au

March

3 Molong Men’s Shed

7 Show Society AGM 7.30pm Molong Showground 8 Molong Probus 10am Bowling Club (AGM) 26 Cumnock Show

April

4 Show Society General Meeting 7.00pm Molong Showground 7 Molong Men’s Shed 11-25 School Holidays NSW Easter 15 Good Friday, 16 April, 17 April Easter Sunday, 18 April Easter Monday 25 Anzac Day

May

2 Show Society General Meeting 7.00pm Molong Showground 5 Molong Men’s Shed

June

2 Molong Men’s Shed 6 Show Society General Meeting 7.00pm Molong Showground 13 Monay Queens Birthday

July

Phil Donato MP

M: 123 Byng Street Orange T: 02 6362 5199 E: orange@parliament.nsw.gov.au

Molong 11 am: Rev Ross Godfrey

Norman J. Penhall Funerals, A.F.D.A. - F.D.A . NSW, 33 William Street, Orange Phone 6362 3751 Our family caring for your family

Coming In Soon - Dinosaur Plants and kid’s growing kits- in time for School Holiday planting/growing fun

Get in touch:

Sunday 27 February

The family and friends of Roger are kindly invited to attend his Graveside Memorial Service to be held at the Molong Cemetery on Friday, March 4, 2022 commencing at 11.00am.

Antique furniture, collectables, curious and interesting things, art, sculptures, fairy gardens, Italian Vases and ornaments, Chinese urns and more ...

Lovely vintage lace and crochet doilies, runners, tablecloths

Your voice in NSW Parliament

UNITING CHURCH

“Peacefully Sleeping” Aged 87 years

Seedlings for autumn growing including vegies, florals, indoor plants AND potted geraniums and more

Member for Orange

CHURCH NOTICES

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Sport

Bulls getting ready

The Molong Bulls Rugby League Club is back in action and looking forward to “normal” season.

New coaches for 2022 are Jye Barrow - First Grade; Mark Thomas - Youth League and Ged Fulwood - Ladies League Tag. Thank you for coming on board.

After what was a very hard decision, Todd Barrow has has decided to step down from coaching this year, due to work and family commitments, but will still offer his help whenever he is available.....he wishes the club all the best for the future.

Molong Rugby Legue Club sincerely thanks Todd for all his efforts and commitment over the past three years. He was a very big reason that the Bulls were able to reform after six years, and we will forever be grateful for his efforts in bringing senior Rugby League back to the Molong community.

At the recent AGM our 2022 committee was voted in as follows: Jenny Barrow - President; Liam Bridge - Vice President; Rachael Geddes - Secretary; Kaylene Philpott - Joint Treasurer; Tieke Thomas - Joint Treasurer; Debbie Oates Registrar/ Public Officer; Lewis White - First aid

Cricket

Greg Pringle

CUDAL V CANOWINDRA The Premiers travelled to Dean Park, Cudal to play in what many believe to be a Grand Final preview in weeks to come.

Canowindra batted first and scored 8 for 172 after their 40 overs. Sam Austin continued his sublime season top scoring for the visitor's with an excellent 67. Opener Craig Carpenter 22, Brendan Traves 28 and Sean Craven 25 all contributed to the handy total.

Ever consistent Jock Hough 2 for 34 and Jason Ryan with 4 for 42 where the best of Cudal's bowlers.

The home side batted batted sensibly in their chase losing only the one wicket at drinks 1 for 56 but needing almost another 120 in the second stanza to win the match. A decent ask, however veteran Andrew Smith 50 and man of the match Jason Ryan 79 did just that with Ryan smashing a six in the final over to cap a remarkable win for Cudal.

Canowindra's attack struggled, Brendan and Nick Traves with a wicket each along with B Rooke.

A great win by Cudal against the Premiers they will be full of confidence going into the

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Paul Glynn (Molong & surrounding districts) – 0428 168 638 CTLX CATTLE 22 February It was another very good quality yarding with once again good numbers of ideal young cattle to suit the feeders along with a fair selection of grown steers and heifers. There were 230 cows penned which were mostly prime heavy weights. A full field of buyers were in attendance and operating.

Young cattle to the trade were 10c cheaper with prime vealers selling to 588c/kg. Prime steer yearlings sold from 440c to 550c, while the prime heifer yearlings sold from 445c to 560c/ kg. Feeder steers were firm to 5c dearer, while the heavier feeder heifers were up to 15c/kg dearer. The lighter feeder heifers were 12c/kg cheaper. Feeder steers sold from 450c to 610c, while the feeder heifers sold from 442c to 564c/ kg. Young cattle to the restockers continue to sell to solid competition with the young steers selling to 945c, and the young heifers 910c/kg.

Grown steers and heifers were firm to 5c dearer, with the prime grown steers selling from

Molong Golf Sunday

Sunday at Royal Molong again saw nineteen players for a two person ambrose and one person playing as a swinger. Bruno was missing this week, something to do with his golf ball. If you check out the instagram page “clubsandballs” you’ll see the reason why he didn’t play this week as well as a couple of other photos, videos and jokes. I did see Bruno at the pool this past week doing laps and practicing swinging his hips.

The winners this week were George Betts and the Ghost Walker with Al and Troy as runners up (I think). George claimed the credit for the win because he’s been on holidays at Swansea and playing golf at Belmont beside the ocean. His golf balls are also monogrammed with his name and a photo of a dog on them. He lost two of them so if anyone finds them they’ll know who owns them.

Hamburgers with the works were cooked on the bbq this week and thanks to Ged for cooking them, Bell for supplying the food and George and Ged for cleaning up. Thanks also to our wonderful volunteers Minor Premiership match on Saturday against who have been out mowing the Magpies, while Canowindra will be looking to bounce back against Country on the eve of the finals.

Cudal 3 for 175 defeated Canowindra 8 for 172. Millthorpe 4 for 173 defeated Magpies 10 for 167 Country 8 for 157 defeated Lyndhurst 10 for 82.

Country winning has ended Millthorpe’s finals chances. So Millthorpe and Lyndhurst are out of finals contention irrespective of next Saturday’s results.

The winner of the Magpies v Cudal match next Saturday will be Minor Premiers. The loser will drop to third. Magpies after going through the majority of the season undefeated have now lost two on the trot and look vunerable.

The winner of the Canowindra v Country match next Saturday will take second position and miss sudden death semi final the following week. Country who have been inept for most of the season have hit form at the right time. Lots of possible senerios in terms of top 4 positions. and game supplies coordinatior; Donna Thomas - Merchandise Coordinator; Julie Geddes Canteen Manager.

We welcome committee members, Ron Harvey, Kenny Harvey, Paul Mullins and Mark Thomas.

A very big thankyou must go to our outgoing committee members Bree Bald, Muffy Gersbach and Jye Barrow and special mention to Adam Gersbach, who was not only our Vice PResident but a very loyal and generous sponsor.

Adam kindly and very generously donated a double shed, (two seasons in a row), for our major raffle and we will be drawing this shed live on Monday 28 February at 8pm at the Telegraph Hotel - there will be a BBQ frpm 7 pm.

Training for all 3 grades on 2 March Finally could we make a mention of more helpers are desperately needed from the community for the jobs such as omaning the gate, canteen, cooking bbq, selling raffle tickets in the meat tray on a Friday night etc

408c to 490c/kg. Prime grown heifers sold from 416c to 460c/kg. Cows were 8c dearer with the 2 and 3 scores selling from 320c to 372c/kg.

Prime heavy weight cows sold from 345c to 390c to average 376c/kg. Heavy bulls sold to 350c/kg.

CTLX SHEEP 9 February It was a much better quality yarding with a pretty good selection of trade weight lambs and lighter lambs to suit the restockers. Heavy weight lambs were in limited supply and there were no Merino lambs yarded. The usual field of buyers were in attendance along with the return of a major supermarket buyer.

Trade weight new season lambs were $3 to $5 cheaper selling from $162 to $204/head.

The better quality yarding of trade weight old lambs were $11 to $13 dearer selling from $155 to $213 to average between 825c and 860c/kg cwt. The few heavy weight lambs were close to firm with the lambs over 24kg selling from $190 to $232 to average between 800c and 810c/ kg cwt. Restocker lambs were $10 dearer and more in places selling from $119 to $189/head while the feeders paid from $158 to $183/head.

Hoggets sold to $205/head.

Crossbred ewes made up the majority in a better quality yarding of mutton where the light and medium weight sheep were firm to $5 dearer and the heavy weight sheep were $8/ head cheaper. Merino ewes sold from $80 to $150 while crossbred ewes sold from $108 to $190/head. Merino wethers sold from $136 to $160/head. The restockers were active paying from $80 to $125 for Merino ewes and from $131 to $178/head for crossbred ewes.

Gerard fairways, Bro, Paul, Al, Dave and anyone else who has been at the course working.

Bro is much more relaxed at golf now he no longer has Presidential responsibility’s and declared he did “ nuthin” with Justin running the golf as Captain of the club.

There were a couple who used to play golf at Royal Molong whose passion for each other had waned and they had gone through a number of sessions with a marriage counsellor without success. Suddenly at one session the counsellor grabbed the wife and kissed her passionately. “There,” he said to the husband, “That’s what she needs every Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.”

“Well,” replied the husband, “ I can bring her in on Mondays and Wednesdays but Saturday and Sunday are my golf days.”

This Sunday there is a choice of either playing eighteen holes which means 8am for 8.15am or the normal 8.30am for 9am for anyone who wants to play a twelve hole event. Again, anyone and everyone, male, female or junior person is welcome to join us.

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