Molong Express 28 November 2019

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Molong spends $23 million in Orange But Orange only spends $1.3 million in Molong What are the opportunities?

Endless! We declare at the Express.

With last week's release of spending figures in Orange by surrounding towns (see opposite) we figure there has to be opportunities - positive ones at that - to seek a return on the $23 million Molong spenders invest in Orange via food and retail shopping, health care, buying everything from cars, farm machinery, new furnishings, entertainment, supporting clubs, pubs, cafes, restaurants ... even paying dreaded parking fines.

This is where 'smart' thinking comes into play for Molong.

Undoubtedly we are in the 'box seat' to think outside the square ... and see ourselves as a community of business investors who are investing heavily in the growth and prosperity of Orange.

Indeed, if we think 'smarter' as a community and put our investor hats on ... we should be seeking a return on our $23 million investment.

It is a significant investment.

As a community of 'smart' thinkers ... let's work together to figure this one out. Endless Ideas ... Endless Opportunities ... Creative thinkers needed ...

Call us @ the Express

At an Orange City Council business & retail forum last Thursday it was revealed that shoppers from towns surrounding Orange spent $182.1 million in Orange in the year to August while Orange residents spent just $38.1 million in return.

Molong residents spent $23.7 million and received $1.3 million, Blayney residents spent $14.4 million and received $1.7 million and Millthorpe residents spent $18.7 million and received $1.3 million.

Spendmapp gathered the data by tracking bank transactions - and accounted for cash transactions and expenditure on rates etc.

The data was collated by Spendmapp by tracking bank transactions - results were scaled to account for cash transactions and expenditure on rates etc. were not included.

While such an imbalance must be expected given the range of goods and services offered in Orange and not available elsewhere just think of the opportunities.....

Pool Lane Ropes action expected Cabonnne Council is to work proactively with the Molong Pool contract manager to address criticism of the permanent three lane ropes placed in the middle of the pool.

It is expected that modifications will be made in a bid to address both the needs af all pool users and OH&S best practice.

Proposals include only one lane (at the side) with the ability to add a lane if the number of lap swimmers demand it at any point.

The Express understands that several users have written to Cabonne Council and at the council meeting on Tuesday Cr Paul Mullins raised the matter in Questions on Notice.

Cr Mullins stated that he wished to bring the attention of the council to continued mounting criticism he had received including: • Chiefly, that they are installed permanently (rather than, say, during times reserved for lap swimming) and that they are right in the middle of the pool.

• The permanent ropes mitigate against those who wish to swim or walk across the pool at a depth to suit them (say for exercise,

rehabilitation or therapy or learning to swim.)

Often during the day so few swimmers were about that "walkers" easily respected right of way for lap swimmers.

The ropes might also mitigate against those doing aqua exercises where circular and other routines wish to be employed.

Mr Mullins stated that there was an apprehension by some (probably unfounded) that if you are not lane swimming then you can’t go in the lanes in the middle of the pool.

While OH&S issues have been mentioned, many pool users found the sudden need to employ three permanent ropes in the middle of a relatively small pool, after many decades, strange.

It had been reported that youth are increasingly swimming at the old Molong Weir (15 reported on one occasion at the weekend) in favour of the pool. This will likely increase during the school holidays.

The trial of early pool opening times will also be reviewed and input from users considered when adjusting opening times.

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Light up Cabonne this Christmas and you could win a $100 voucher

Cabonne residents and businesses are being urged to take part in a Christmas lights competition this year to celebrate Christmas in Cabonne and to be in the running to win one of five $100 prizes.

The Christmas lights competition is being coordinated by the Cabonne Country Tourism Advisory Committee to help launch what is hoped to be an annual Christmas in Cabonne event.

Five $100 vouchers, to be spent at Cabonne businesses, will be presented to the best entries across the Shire.

All residents and businesses have to do to be part of the competition is email Cabonne Council on council@

Light up Cabonne this Christmas and you could win $100

cabonne.nsw.gov.au or call (02) 6392 3200 with their name, address, phone number and email address by 5pm on Friday 13 December 2019.

They will be included in a register of properties to be judged in the week beginning Monday 16 December 2019.

The five winners will be announced on Christmas Eve, Tuesday 24 December 2019. The winners can then nominate the Cabonne businesses where they wish to spend their vouchers.

Members of the Cabonne Country Tourism Advisory Committee, Cabonne councillors and Council staff are ineligible to enter the competition.

Molong goes blue for men's health

Cabonne vs Oberon - still time to donate

Cabonne residents and businesses are invited to enter the Cabonne Country Tourism Advisory Committee’s Christmas Lights Competition to win one of five $100 vouchers to be spent at a Cabonne business of your choice.

Simply call (02) 6392 3200 or email council@cabonne.nsw.gov.au by 5pm on Friday 13 December 2019 to register your house or business.

(L) Dale Jones, Brad Byrnes, Kevin Beatty, Nelson Saville & Jamie Jones

Judging will take place in the week starting Monday 16 December 2019 and the winners will be announced on Christmas Eve, Tuesday 24 December 2019. *Terms and conditions apply

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Sharing the Dignity this Christmas with #itsinthebag

The ‘caterpillars’ appear to be in plague proportions in Molong - particularly in Cabonne Council where the hairy little monsters have been seeking ‘safe haven’ on the upper lips of some.

On closer inspection the Express photographer noticed absolutely no movement of the lifeless little creatures. “What going on?” we asked Mayor Kevin Beatty who seemed to have cut his little ‘pillar in half before apparently supergluing it in place. “Take it easy” said Mayor Kev in true Molong tradition. “It took me a year to grow it!” (Really?)

Aha! We figured it out. It’s November - or Movember when it comes to the fun competition between Oberon Council and Cabonne.

Dale Jones (above left) was proud of his bushy masterpiece whilst the GM Brad Byrnes sported a pretty good example of a Movember ‘Mo’, Nelson Saville - pretty good effort,

Deputy Mayor Jamie Jones (now a country Squire we hear) was pleased with his country and western look, and Chris from Planning - not a bad effort for a young fellah.

Notice the blue boxes around counters in town? It’s a fundraiser between the two Councils to not only have fun ... but also to raise money for Prostate Cancer.

Donations welcome for a very good cause. But the best way you can help at this stage is to donate to the cause via the Cabonne team.

You can do this here: https://moteam.co/cabonnecouncil You can track and compare Oberon’s progress here: https:// moteam.co/oberon.

Oberon are aiming to raise $5,000, so Cabonne’s target is set to $5,001.

Please sign up or donate and do your best to try and raise some funds for a very worthwhile cause.

As we prepare to celebrate the holiday season this year with our loved ones, charity organisation Share the Dignity asks our community to spare a thought for the women and teenage girls experiencing homelessness, sleeping rough, or seeking refuge in domestic violence shelters.

In an effort to ensure that these women and girls do not go without, the charity this week launched their 2019 It’s in the Bag Christmas Appeal.

“We want to give local women and girls doing it tough over the holiday period a reason to smile and feel cared for, as well as restoring some of their dignity by providing them with handbags filled with essential hygiene products, as well as a few extra little treats,” said Share the Dignity Volunteer, Lisa Garlick.

In Australia, domestic and family violence is the leading cause of homelessness for women and their children and most women leaving a violent relationship move out of their home.

• Each year 1 in 42 women aged 15-24 will access a specialist homelessness service*.

• In 2017 over 2,200 women in improvised dwellings, tents or sleeping out** and we can only expect that with increasing poverty that this number could well now be higher.

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women are also 35 times more likely to be victims of domestic violence***.

• 3.2 million Australians are currently living the below poverty line with many women and young girls experiencing period poverty on a monthly basis unable to afford sanitary items.

2019 is the fifth year the charity has run the Christmas campaign, and Lisa is hoping for the biggest response ever.

“We’ve been blown away by the support this collection receives each and every year, and we’d love the communities support to show these women and girls that they are in our thoughts this Christmas.”

The It’s in the Bag campaign has a simple premise: • Donate a handbag in good, used condition that you no longer use; • Fill it with items that will make a difference to the daily life of a homeless woman; • Be sure to include the essentials such as pads and tampons, deodorant, roll on deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo and conditioner and soap; and • Add the little luxuries like lip balm and new socks, a magazine, anything that would make a woman or teenage girl feel special.

Individuals who donate bags are encouraged to pop a thoughtful note into the bag, to show these women and girls that someone cares and that they matter.

The campaign will run through until December 7 and bags can be dropped at BP Molong off at Eden Décor & Gifts in Molong or your local Bunnings store Australia wide.

Our local Share the Dignity volunteers will collect donated bags and distribute to shelters and per litre charities ensuring that these lovingly prepared bags are on fuel available for women and girls in time for Christmas.

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IN BRIEF

With Christmas spending tight this year the Express invites readers to take a look at the Trades and Services pages (and other ads.) in the Molong Express - and consider buying something for a loved one that is useful and worthwhile.

A delivery of water perhaps, pay for a car service/rego/insurance etc, a batch of concrete, a room painted, mulch for the garden, feed for hungry cows and sheep, a couple of nights away for a hardworking family, swimming pool pass, a meal out ... let your creative juices flow, choose something from the Express worthwhile and needed gift ideas.

Please consider supporting local businesses in Molong and in your town.

Bank Street public toilets are looking better ... with a little extra effort still needed to make them amongst ‘the best’ in ‘the best’ town on the Mitchell Highway.

Well done to Cabonne Council cleaning staff, supervisors and Directors for making a huge difference to these toilets and to Molong.

This week, attractive street art in the form of black artistic panels were affixed to the entry courtyard area. They look fantastic and with the new daily cleaning program in place - I can report that locals, business owners, travellers and tourists are pleased with the result. Once again, well done to Cabonne Council for an outstanding effort and outcome.

Now, of course it is over to the daily ‘users’ of these toilets to help keep this community facility clean - and to respect the cleanliness provided

by Cabonne Council cleaning staff. We should all be mindful that toilet cleaning - particularly in public toilets - is not one to be enthusiastic about. Toilet manners these days as we see when travelling around various locations can be ... well, disgusting! However, clean public toilets are also high on the list of communities, residents, tourists and travellers expectations ... and are a part of the decision making of where they are prepared to shop, stopover for a coffee or meal.

Memories of the condition (i.e. maintenance, cleanliness, appearance, hand dryers, toilet paper, soap) remain the decision makers for these 4 groups. All of whom we need in Bank Street particularly in this time of drought and retail downturn.

The Express can say from our own observation and talking with traders - Molong’s Bank Street toilets are important - but the number of vehicles etc. stopping over during the renovation works program and during the period of porta-loos and the cleaning issues after - seriously declined.

Something had to be done - something had to be said - daily inspection and reporting to Cabonne Council had to be done. The Express took up the matter after complaints and concerns understandably grew ... and grew!.

In fairness, the Express approached Cabonne Council to provide the budget allocation for the maintenance and cleaning of Cabonne’s public toilets.

If Council sees itself as helping to promote and build tourism in Cabonne Country and economic development (i.e. an increase in shoppers, visitors etc) - they will need to reconsider ‘upgrading’ this item on their annual budgets.

Community feedback welcome to Rozzi Smith

Letters 150 tonnes of protein supplement delivered to 300 farmers

(Above) Loading up one of the RRT protein supplement deliveries for drought affected farmers in the Central West. Molong and district Brethren members helped to organise this, and other deliveries.

The Molong and district Brethren members are part of the Australian and International teams who quietly work in communities where help is needed. Any kind of help from environmental crisis, to natural disasters, humanitarian crisis etc.

Working under the name, rrt, Rapid Relief Team - the Molong and district Brethren members quickly head off when the calls come in.

Packing up their remarkable food trailer - the local team meet up with other rrt teams to provide wholesome foods to volunteer groups, events etc.

Over the past two years, the RRT Australia launched an additional Operation Drought Relief initiative now known as Farmers Community Connect EEC program. As part of this initiative, the RRT team delivered 150 tonnes of protein supplement to around 300 approved applicants across targeted towns in the central west including Nymagee, Tottenham, Tullamore, Trundle, Fifield, and Condobolin.

The supplement is designed to feed livestock such as sheep and cattle - providing them with the protein,

energy, and the nourishment they need to help them survive in the ongoing harsh conditions.

Between 24 September and 10 October - three drop-off deliveries were made to drought affected farmers in Tullamore, Nymagee and Condobolin.

Last weekend, the RRT trucks arrived at the Narrabri Showground with 400 ton of livestock pellets to further support farmers, their families and livestock impacted by the drought.

Established in 2013 RRT believes in expressing the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church (PBCC) scriptural principles of care, compassion, community spirit accompanied by supportive hands. The RRT responded to the recent bushfires, drought, homelessness, and other care.

Contact: Rapid Relief Team – Australia. Email: action@au-rapidreliefteam.org Phone: 1300 858 208 PO Box 144 ERMINGTON NSW 1700

Rural Aid ... how to apply?

I am disappointed that the lane ropes at the Molong Swimming Pool remain.

I for one feel that they are not needed 24/7 as the new management have still not removed them - regardless, I believe, of a number of community requests made for their removal during recreational swimming times.

Local people are aware that residents, like myself (and there are a few) can no longer walk across the pool as an important daily healthy exercise routine because of the two lane ropes in place for lap swimmers.

The pool is supposed to be for everyone but it seems to me if you are not able to swim the full length of the pool you are not welcome as you are a pain in the neck for lap swimmers.

As I am on Disability Support Pension it seems that I am being treated as a second class citizen and mean nothing to the community. Are my (and others limited exercise and health needs ) of less importance to the new management of the Molong Swimming Pool? A pool which has always been known as a place for “everyone”.

I am not going to the pool because I must be an embarrassment to the people - lap swimmers and the new management.

As for young kids in town - they are not going to the pool as well as the weir is the place now.

There were 18 kids swimming at the weir last Wednesday 20/11/2019. In fact, there were that many kids out there it was to crowded and some had to come back to town because there was no room for them to swim out there.

Wouldn’t it be better for the kids to be at the pool as it has got to be safer for them than the weir. But having fun for them in the Molong Pool is now limited because of the lane ropes in place - right down the centre of the pool - with little swimming space available on either side.

I have rung the Department of Fair Trading and been told that it is not compulsory to have lane ropes in.

I just wish that if I was any trouble at the pool someone would have told me instead of writing to council which I have been told has happened.

But for that I am very sorry for the trouble I have caused anyone and now the pool will be a place without me NOTE I am not going to name the other people who walk across the pool as I do not want to bring them into this as I will fight my own battles. Anthony Bennett “Bruno”.

P.S. Thank you to the people who have taken the time to phone me and to talk with me about mine (and their) problem at the pool. I really appreciate your support and I hope that by standing up for my own needs of the Molong Swimming Pool I can help others in the same boat, physically as I am.

Anthony Bennett (Bruno), Molong

What do you think?

PROPOSED FUNDING

One of the most asked questions at the Molong Express is “how do we know when Rural Aid is coming to this area - and how can we be included in the Rural Aid programs to receive feed for our stock and food to help our families”.

Here is the answer. The role of Rural Aid is to support farmers and and rural communities in times of natural disaster such as flood, fire and drought. In addition, Rural

Aid focusses on supporting the sustainability of regional and farming communities. Its disaster relief program includes the nationally recognised Buy a Bale campaign.

Other programs include providing volunteer support to rural towns, musical instruments to regional schools and mental health counselling.

The Rural Aid website invites farmers to register for fodder, financial assistance with additional services available.

“Register so we know what type of support you need, fodder, water, groceries, counselling, workers etc Once you’ve registered apply for $1500 of immediate bill assistance, paid in 14 days or less Already Registered, apply for $1500 of immediate bill assistance, paid in 14 days or less What you can do to help our farmers? Generous donations from corporate groups, philanthropists, city based residents and those who can - are invited to make contact with Rural Aid where money can be donated to purchase hay, water,

groceries, diesel to carry hay or a general donation.

Rural Aid invites workplaces, schools etc. to register to have a donation barrel available to collect for farmers and their families. Or, another helpful way to support Rural Aid is by holding a Gold Coin Day fundraiser. Volunteers are sought to help Aussie farmers to recover. Support or provide ‘Parma for a Farmer’ on the menu in your cafe, pub, Join the Rural Aid Volunteer Army or Join a Farm Rescue.

Visit www.ruralaid.org.au for further information on these programs and other support for our rural communities. Phone: 1300 327 624 where friendly assistance will be available.

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Pool ropes remain

ROUNDHOUSE ENTERTAINMENT – A DAY ON THE GREEN

Cabonne Council, at an Extraordinary Meeting on 12 November 2019, resolved to exhibit for 28 days a proposal to provide funding of $30,000 over three years from its Events Assistance Program to Roundhouse Entertainment for A Day on the Green at Heifer Station, Borenore, to support the event and associated site establishment costs as follows: 1. Year 1 2019-20 $20,000; 2. Year 2 2020-21 $5,000; 3. Year 3 2021-22 $5,000.

Public comments and submissions are invited on the proposal to provide funding to Roundhouse Entertainment – A Day on the Green until 5pm on Wednesday 11 December 2019.

Written submissions should be addressed to the General Manager, PO Box 17 Molong NSW 2866 or can be emailed to council@cabonne.nsw.gov. au PO Box 17 MOLONG NSW 2866

Brad Byrnes General Manager

Seniors Speak Seniors need to be heard - well, that’s what we believe at the Molong Express. There are all kinds of changes happening in Molong and we think it is important that local and district seniors (including retirees, residents of aged accommodation, the disabled thoughts and ideas, opinions, photos, news ... interviews) ... are included.

This is something the Express is able to offer so that these ‘gems’ (most who helped to build Molong) can be included - and have their words of wisdom added to town/community progress.

We welcome your input - Call Rozzi 63668017 or mobile 0490734650.

Lesley Bye - sharing ideas Molong resident, Lesley Bye came forward with a letter to the editor (see last week’s Express) about the Molong Swimming Pool.

Lesley also provided a few words of thought about the Express suggestion that children 18 years and under have free entry to the Molong Swimming Pool.

“What’s to stop us having a street stall to raise funds to pay 20 or 50% admission fees to the pool?” said Lesley who like other town seniors/parents -

remembers having to cook cakes, jam, sell eggs - anything to raise money to support local children activities in past times. Rather than relying on Council, Government or business owners to provide.

Lesley has some other worthwhile suggestions about how she believes it is important for kids to understand that in life “it is best for them to pay their own way - every coin helps”.

Good advice from a hardworking country woman who raised her family

in both good times and the more challenging times and today, still helps to raise money for Camp Quality (Tractor Trek), the Molong Show, and known to quietly help families and other seniors in need.

Lesley also mentions that she understands that kids over 16 years of age receive some sort of allowance - so free pool entry should focus on kids 16 years and under.

Thanks Lesley for your input.

Farewell to Beverly

What do you think?

Are you/we happy with Molong’s current range of accommodation and services available for seniors, retirees, aged persons, dementia patients and the disabled?

Thoughts and ideas welcome. (Rozzi 0490 734 650) The housing accommodation/lifestyle needs of Molong and District residents are changing rapidly, just like in other locations across NSW/Australia and indeed across the world.

Affordable housing options suited for today’s seniors, ageing populations, those suffering health problems, disabilities, are now being built based on interesting new models as the ‘kids’ born in the 1930’s through to the 1950’s and beyond seek something different - better options, buildings styles and services focussed on modern living and healthier lifestyle options - with more freedom allowed.

Molong is indeed fortunate to be able to offer the Bell’s Lane housing and aged care/dementia accommodation options - as well as the splendid new facilities at the Molong Health Services. Through the Molong Seniors and Superannuats group - two excellent housing options for seniors/pensioners were built in Edward Street. On the ‘local grapevine’ we hear there is a much needed new option for retirees currently being worked on.

Whilst Governments intend to offer more care packages in the home (as a result of the findings of the Royal Commission into Age Care, Quality and Safety) - there are retirees who would like to consider other less isolated options e.g. move to individually designed townhouses with shared facilities with like minded people (swimming pool, art and technology rooms, larger garden areas, pet friendly, daily transport availability/shopping/outings/travel, shared meals areas, gym, walking trails etc. etc.)

Rental availability (no entry or exit fees) to gain access to this kind of accommodation model is also a popular option being provided in other locations.

Molong?

For you, me, your husband, partner, mother, father, grandparent or a disabled family member the Express asks the question “are you/we happy with Molong’s current range of accommodation and services available for retirees, aged persons, dementia patients and the disabled?”

With 70 candles soon to appear on my next birthday cake - I personally would like to see a newer retirement/aged care/nursing home model introduced in Molong - one more focussed on lifestyle choices and ‘freedom’ of options rather than the existing model which for me is far too ‘institutionalised’.

What do you think? What kind of retirement, aged person, nursing home, dementia patient or disabled requirements would you like to see in Molong?

The next question is - should there be more community participation in managing the current facilities in Molong - and in the building of more?

I ask this because the original Molong model

provided by, I understand, a locally formed committee working with the then Regional Manager of the Orange UPA (back in the 1970’s) was a highly successful partnership in community fundraising and the building (free of debt) of what was proudly known as a “community owned facility with a range of care services managed by a Board made up of Molong and District residents and the UPA Regional Manager”.

This Board no longer exists - with the Molong UPA facility now operating under the management and decision making policies of a centralised Orange/Sydney structure.

It is hard to figure out how any kind of new model may be introduced here in Molong if the rules and red tape that are in place today (decided by what seems to be the involvement of a maze of Departments/Agencies/Not for Profit providers) remain as is.

It is a concern that the Molong facility should return to community owned, that is focussed and representative of the social and cultural traditions of local residents.

Please contribute your thoughts. This is an important subject now in growing Molong.

Next Week: “Where there was a dollar - we were there”.

How the local committee supported by residents funded and built the first aged care/ retirement/dementia care facility in Bells Lane - (and capable of doing it again!)

Last week the Molong community farewelled Beverly (Bev) Atkinson who lived in Molong for a number of years with her husband, the late Rusty Atkinson and their daughters Bev and Justine.

Remembered as the bright, happy and very competent Personal Assistant to former General Manager of Cabonne Council, Graeme Fleming - the high esteem held for Bev by Council staff was shown in their attendance to say ‘farewell’ to their work colleague and friend.

After Rusty’s passing - Bev decided to sell their home and move to the UPA’s self-care accommodation and later to Prunus Lodge.

Graeme Fleming - Bev’s former boss at Cabonne Council - paid tribute to his former P.A. at the funeral service held at St. John’s Anglican Church with Archdeacon Frank Hetherington officiating.

As Bev. would have liked - her farewell service was a mix of laughter, the sharing of memories of her humour and love of fun, her life, family and Christian values “You can shed tears that she is gone or you can smile because she has lived”.

YARN MARKET MUSICAL AFTERNOON COBB & CO COACH HOUSE VILLAGE GREEN

SUNDAY 8 DECEMBER 1.30 PM

Entry $10 includes afternoon tea The Molong Small Town Harmonies Choir will present their programme (Sharni’s choir) & well known Peter Jones, pianist. Geoff Tonkin - with his didg, guitar and usual variety of entertainment. We are hoping Meg Oliver will also be able to join us.

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Christmas in Cabonne

LUCKY SHOPPER

Drawn at random on the day

"Shop locally" for your Christmas presents & go into the draw for a special gift

FRI 29 NOV

Eden Decor & Gifts Ladies Xmas Market Night

Molong Men's Shed Street Stall

SAT 30 NOV

Salvo's Xmas Toy Run, Toy Market at RSL Club, from 12 pm DECEMBER 2019

SUN

1

Order Christmas Hams

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Molong Christmas Tree Party 3 pm - 7 pm Molong Rec Ground

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Long Lazy Lunch @ Twisted River Greentrees Cherry Preserving Workshop Coach House 2 pm (See below

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MON

Cabonne Service Centre LUCKY SHOPPER

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Molong Massage & Therapies workshop @ Eden 6-7pm.

Christmas spirit oils.

(See below to book)

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Cabonne Service Centre LUCKY SHOPPER

3

TUE

Molong Central School Hospital trip.

Make decorations with aged residents, carol singing.

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WED

SPAR LUCKY SHOPPER

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e: molongex@bigpond.net.au

Molong Massage & Therapies Christmas Spirit Oils Workshop 9 Dec, 6 pm @ Eden Decor & Gifts.

Ph: Pam 6366 9592 6

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SAT

INXS Tribute Barnseys Band Tracey Harvey Freemasons 0425 898 520 Hotel Telegraph Hotel Ham Raffle RSL Club Ham rafffle

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(See below to book)

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FRI

Telegraph Hotel Carols on the Santa photos at Green 6.30 pm Be Tempted at Ham Raffle

Hunky Men's Shed SPAR Chunky Pies LUCKY Open Day Plum Pudding Free Sausage SHOPPER Workshop sizzle

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Telegraph Hotel Ham Raffle RSL Club Ham rafffle Fishing Club

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Molong Bowling Club Xmas Market Night 7 pm Twilight Disc Golf 7 pm (with

Telegraph Hotel raffles Santa for families) Ham Raffle Freemasons hotel (see below)

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Cabonne SPAR Service LUCKY Centre SHOPPER LUCKY SHOPPER

to book)

22 23 Anything to add to the "Shop local" draw calendar ?

Let us know

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THU

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Telegraph Hotel Jumping Castle, free BBQ 3 - 9 pm live music Eric Groth & the Gurus 8 pm.

Plum Pudding Workshop @ Hunky Chunky Pies 10 Dec Ph: Ben 0421 786 721

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25 Christmas Day

Twilight Disc Golf

14 Dec 7 pm Ph: Kevin

0409 360 891

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Kids craft School Holidays workshop commence Kids Decorating Telegraph Hotel workshop 5-10 yrs 9.30 - 11.30 am Ham Raffle Community Hall (See below to book) Telegraph Hotel Ham Raffle RSL Club Ham rafffle Fishing Club raffles

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Freemasons Hotel Christmas raffles - hams, seafood, toys.

Lolly drop Live music

Shops & Businesses Take the challenge & join in the spirit.

Decorate your shopfront for Christmas Kids Cherry Order your Craft Preserving Chrismas Workshop Workshop meat @ Community 15 Dec 2 pm needs from Hall Coach House 9.30 - 11.30 Molong Ph: Jasmin Tickets at Eden Meats 5316 7040 Decor Bank St

Bank St MOLONG

PH 6366 8062

SEE INSTORE BROCHURE FOR FULL RANGE

ON SPECIAL NOW

THIS SATURDAY ONLY Bring in this coupon to RECEIVE 10% DISCOUNT

when you spend $50 or more in one transaction.

THAT'S 10% DISCOUNT OFF YOUR GROCERIES

PLUS 8

c

(Spend $50 or more in one transaction)

/ LITRE OFF YOUR PETROL

Excludes Cigarettes & Specials. Personal shoppers only. Store limits apply.

Limit of 12 per special per customer. Discount only on cash/card transactions, no accounts

MOLONG BOWLING CLUB Saturday Night Badge Draw 7.30 - 8 pm

SAT 14 DECEMBER

Christmas Market Night

HAMS, MEAT, CHRISTMAS GOODIES

$375

+ Giant meat tray & vouchers Euchareena Rd

6366 8241

Information for members and guests.

Specials available Wednesday 27 November to Tuesday 3 December 2019

Food available

from 6.00 pm.

BOOK YOUR CHRISTMAS FUNCTION NOW

DRAWS from 7 pm

OPEN SATURDAYS 6.00 pm

Annabelle’s Kitchen

For Bookings call 0427 478 768 or club after 4.30pm 6366 8241

It’s your club!

XMAS TOY RAFFLE

& Salvation Army Toy Run

Sat 30 Nov

Meet at Pool, 9.00–9.30am to RSL 11.30–12 noon BBQ lunch

22-24 RIDDELL ST MOLONG

Telegraph Hotel 53 Bank St. Molong Ph: 6366 8095

P: 6366 8105

e:admin@molongrsl.com.au

FRIDAY NIGHT HAM RAFFLES Fri. 29 Nov. to 20 Dec

BISTRO

LUNCH : Wed to Sun fr. 12 pm.

DINNER : Wed to Sat fr. 6 pm.

Visit Mario and his staff at the RSL Bistro.

Great specials and a menu to suit everyone.

EVERY WEEK: WED BINGO 12.00 PM THU: BINGO 6.00 PM FRI: BADGE DRAW MARKET NIGHT (MEAT, VOUCHERS) SAT: BINGO 1.30 PM

TRADING HOURS: MON - TUE: 3 - 9 pm WED: 11.30 am - 9.00 pm THU: 12 - 9 pm FRI: 12 - 11 pm SAT: 11.00 am - 10.00 pm SUN: 11 am - 9 pm

24 Dec 8 pm Joker Draw FRIDAY 6 pm LAST WEEK: Trent Leg of Lamb: Bel B’fast Tray: Ded

Jackpot

$5100

Purchase a beverage between 10am and 6pm on Friday to receive a ticket.

Write your name on the ticket and put it in the barrel for a chance to jag the joker.

Badge Draw THURS 8 pm

Last week: Oatsey "NH" Bonus Draw: - Kim“NH”

$150 Bonus$450

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TRADES & SERVICES

BUILDING / CARPENTRY

Mark O’Donahue Home Maintenance

ACCOUNTANTS / SOLICITORS

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• Carpentry • Painting • Tiling • Plastering Car Detailing - Fencing - Yard Clean ups - General Repairs & Maintenance

Campbell Paton & Taylor SOLICITORS, ATTORNEYS AND NOTARIES

In Attendance are:

TUES- Andrew Kermode Solicitor WED- Michelle Reynolds Conveyancer THURSDAY & FRIDAY by appointment.

11 BANK STREET MOLONG

Ph: 6362 1922

No Job too Small !

Ph: 0437 218 930 CONCRETE / LANDSCAPING PRODUCTS

MARGOT SAWYER

CONVEYANCING

Licence No: 1033852

2/67 Bank Street, Molong NSW 2866 PO Box 174, Molong NSW 2866

Ph: 02 6366 8222 Fax: 02 6366 9273

E: margot@margotsawyerconveyancing.com.au

BUILDING

Picton Bros Panelspan • Glass Rooms • Patios • Cladding • Carports • Recreation Rooms • Enclose existing verandahs BL83737C

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6361 9244 www.pictonbros.com.au

AUTOMOTIVE / SMASH REPAIRS

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CONCRETE

Mini Mix Truck

FIREWOOD AVAILABLE

BULK WATER DELIVERY

•3 Concrete Trucks •Mini digger, Bobcat, Trencher, Truck & Dog hire

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

SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITY FOR OVER 40 YEARS

Call Dusty

6366 8448 CONCRETE

m 0428 650 499 Family owned & f 63 669 559 operated 33 BETTS ST, MOLONG

CONNECTIONS

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CABLE/ PIPE LOCATIONS TREES LOPPED / REMOVED TRENCHING YARDS CLEANED PHONES / CABLES REPAIRED PHONE / TV EXTENSIONS ANY TIME ANY WHERE

NOW CLEANING CHIMNEYS Avoid a fire !

Call Lenny Punch

M: 0481 119 039 T: 63 668 108 ENGINEERING / FARM EQUIPMENT

FUNERAL SERVICES

6361 7777 6362 3751

NORMAN J PENHALL FUNERALS Serving the Molong District PROVIDING 24 HOUR 7 DAYS SENSITIVE, DIGNIFIED & PROFESSIONAL CARE WHEN YOU NEED IT MOST PRE-PAID AND PRE-ARRANGED FUNERAL SPECIALISTS, RESPECTING ALL DENOMINATIONS email: mail@penhallfunerals.com.au

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PAINTING / DECORATING

FARRIER

T.A. ALLCORN PAINTING

Central West Farrier Service

ABN 39 372 942 873 LIC. NO. 170885C

ABN 85 187 266 804

Matt Jasprizza Master Farrier

0409 391 930

Molong NSW • Hot/Cold Shoeing • Corrective/Therapeutic Work • Trims/Barefoot

• • • • • • • •

DOMESTIC, COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL TEXTURE COATING ROOF RESTORATION (IRON & TILE) AIRLESS SPRAYING HIGH PRESSURE WATER CLEANING EPOXY FLOOR COATINGS QUALITY WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE

0448 702 617 MOLONG

PACKAGING

PLUMBING

MOVING HOUSE OR OFFICE?

Javelinplumbing

we’ll pinpoint your problem Lic No. 160917C

Licensed Plumber, Drainer, Gasfitter Servicing Book Boxes | Tea Chests Bubble Wrap | Glass Jars Packing Tape

ALL YOUR PACKAGING NEEDS! Come and see us at 1 Wellington Street, Molong Or phone us on 02

6366 8100

• Domestic • Rural • Commercial

0408 031 829 (02) 6366 9010 e: javelin@telcomail.com.au

SMASH REPAIRS

D & M DUNCAN

Molong

Smash Repairs

SMASH REPAIRS 53 CUDAL STREET, MANILDRA

24 HOUR TOWING

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

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

Ph: 6366 8208

PH/FAX: 6364 5432 AH:63 645 077 TREE SERVICES

WATER BORES

info@molongsmashrepairs.com.au

WELDING

Picton Bros Panelspan

Country Tree Services

• Glass Rooms • Patios • Cladding • Carports • Recreation Rooms • Enclose existing verandahs

Garry Livingstone

• Arborist • Tree Felling • Trimming • Stump Grinding • Fully Insured • 30 years experience

CALL BRYAN OR CLIVE NOW ON

0408 655 811

PROMPT, PROFESSIONAL & RELIABLE SERVICE

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6366 5220

TRANSPORT

LIVESTOCK TRANSPORT 4 Deck Sheep 2 Deck Cattle

Knott Transport

0428 986 164 9

(m)0468 962 162

14 Enterprise Place Molong NSW 2866

WELDING & FABRICATION FIXED & MOBILE PLANT MAINTENANCE MOBILE WELDING SERVICE Sam & Jacqui Duncan

0409 041 659 email: srdwelding@bigpond.com

WATER TANKS

Chrystall’s Transport

Est.1947

All General, Hay and Equipment transport Heavy lift winch Recovery up 35 Tonnes

• Single Trailers • B Doubles • Low Loaders

Manufacturing & Supplying Steel Liner Tanks & Concrete Stock Troughs For a free, no obligation quote call 1800 647 756

Competitive rates transport@chrystall.com.au

0428 637 709

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1800 647 756 www.clearwatertanks.net.au

Free Quote

6361 9244 www.pictonbros.com.au

CLASSIFIEDS that work

CHURCH NOTICES

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

POSITIONS VACANT

PUBLIC NOTICES Molong Magpies Rugby Union

UNITING CHURCH Sun 1 December Molong 11 am: Mal Rankin

Centre Director

Molong Early Learning Centre (MELC) is a not for profit, community based centre.

MELC is a fun loving, thriving hub whose passionate team care for up to 61 children from birth to 5 years. Our priority is to provide an inclusive environment where children feel like they belong and are encouraged to play, discover and learn.

MELC operates both a preschool and a long daycare facility. It is open Monday to Friday 8:00am – 6.00pm.

We are looking for an experienced Centre Director. You must have completed a teaching qualification in Early Childhood Education, proven leadership skills, value partnering with families and be keen to put your skills into practice by leading a wonderful and established team.

This is a Permanent Full Time position, however flexible working conditions will be considered for the right candidate.

Things you’ll be proud of: • Helping shape the next generation • Teaching and leading in a supportive and fun environment with opportunities for growth and development • Making a difference in a small rural community We are seeking a passionate leader who is committed to achieving positive outcomes for the children and their eam.

To obtain the full position description, please email director@molongelc.com.au or phone 63 668 475 to request a copy.

How to Apply If you are excited about the role, please apply now via SEEK with your resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the requirements in the position description.

Applications close Friday 29 November.

PUBLIC NOTICES

RATES INSTALMENT

Ratepayers are reminded that the due date for payment of the 2nd Instalment of 2019/2020 rates is Saturday 30th November 2019.

PO Box 17 MOLONG NSW 2866

Bradley Byrnes General Manager

Looking for a career in Local Government?

Cabonne Council has the following positions vacant;

• Corporate Services Traineeships (2 positions in Molong) • Records Officer – Molong Office The Corporate Services traineeships are based in Molong and are full time for 12 months. The trainees will rotate through all of Council’s Corporate Service Functions including; • Finance • Records & Administration • Community Services • Human Resources Please visit Council’s website at www. cabonne.nsw.gov.au to find information about these positions and to begin your application, for confidential enquiries please contact Council’s Human Resources Manager, Glenn Meehan on 63923218 PO Box 17 MOLONG NSW 2866

Bradley Byrnes General Manager

CTLX sheep and lamb report for 20/11/19

AGENTS YARDED 11100 LAMBS AND 5750 SHEEP It was a very good quality yarding with a top selection of trade weight new season lambs along with a few pens of heavy weights. There were also the usual runs of

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at the Freemasons Hotel.

Kevin J Tennis Coaching

ATPCA Member - 40 yrs experience Advanced & Beginners • Private / Group Lessons • Ladies Tennis Clinica • Seniors Groups • Analyse & correct your game.

Racquet restringing service - Grips Call Kevin: 0418 198 999

WANT YOUR RSA / RSG

Molong Bowling Club seeks expresions of interest in a course in Molong in January.

Phone the club on 6366 8241

Saturday 7 December

Apprentice Machinist Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade

Our business is expanding and we need great people to join our team.

This position is based at our Molong workshop. We offer the successful applicant a friendly, modern work environment, award wages and the opportunity to up-skill across multiple areas of the business.

This is a full time position.

Please refer to our website for position descriptions and to apply: davimacgroup.com.au Applications close 9 Dec 2019

Molong Museum Book, Plants & Jumble Sale Saturday 30 November 9 till 4 Sunday 1 December 9 till 12

Heather Woodhouse 63668218 Helen Houghton 63668020

Coach 2020

We are requesting expressions of interest in writing for the coaching position prior to the AGM on 3 of December.

Contact Matt Steventon 0401 461 657

GARAGE SALE 24 William Street, Molong

Not before 8.30 a.m. Household items - some furniture, including glassware (some over 50 years old) in immaculate condition, ornaments, floral arrangements, kitchenware, garage items, garage fridge, carpet (long-pile, cream, top quality wool will fit at least 4 rooms.

Flowers by Kerry Flowers for all occasions Also available from Molong BP & Molong Newsagency

Welcome MOLONG & DISTRICT BAPTIST CHURCH

Sunday Worship Service & Sunday School 10 am

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

MOLONG COMMUNITY CHURCH YOU ARE NOT A MISTAKE

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

Wednesday Night 7 pm: Connect Group All Welcome

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

COMMUNITY WHATS ON Claim the date – 2019 December 2 Molong Show Committee Meeting 7.30pm Luncheon Pavilion Molong Showground 6 growMOLONG Street Stall 5 Molong Men's Shed meets 12 Molong Men’s Shed OPEN DAY 12 Molong Advancement Group 7 pm UPA Hall Hill St 14 Cumnock Markets 9 - 12 10 Probus Club of Molong meeting

Delivery: $5 in town limits. Out of town extra.

Ph: 0438 668 347

Museum Open

Donations welcome 6364 1308

LANDMARK TABLELANDS LIVESTOCK We offer Auction Plus assessments on both sheep and cattle.

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

Contact one of our Landmark Tablelands Livestock team.

Paul Glynn (Molong & surrounding districts) – 0428 168 638 Marcus Schembri – (Bathurst) – 0429 032 906 David Gardner – (Orange) – 0417 229 690 Bill Gilbert – (Bathurst) – 0407 440 563 (wool) Upcoming special sales: • Store sale on the 13/12/19

Annual General Meeting Tuesday 3 December at 7.00pm

ideal lambs to suit the restockers. All the regular buyers were present along with an additional restocker buyer from the south.

Light weight lambs to the processors were $4 dearer with the 12-18kg 2 scores selling from $88 to $130/head. Trade lambs were firm to $3 cheaper with the new season lambs selling from $130 to $178 to average from 740c to 785c/kg cwt. Trade weight old lambs sold from $133 to $175/head. Heavy weight lambs were $4 to $8 cheaper with the over 24kg 4 score new season lambs selling from $178 to $207/head. Trade weight Merino lambs sold from $125 to $160/head.

Restocker lambs were up to $8 dearer with the better lambs selling from $86 to $168 while very young lambs sold down to $45/ head. Hoggets sold to $180/head.

It was a predominately good quality yarding of sheep where the light weight sheep were $5 dearer and the better crossbred sheep were firm and the better Merinos were $5 to $8/head cheaper. Merino ewes sold from $64 to $175 while the crossbred ewes sold from $85 to $206/head. Merino wethers sold to $170/head. Carcase prices made from

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565c to 610c/kg cwt.

Young lamb (0 to 16kg) – 10 to 138 $/head Young lamb (16.1 to 18kg) – 118 to 147 $/ head Young lamb (18 to 20kg) – 138 to 166 $/ head Young lamb (20 to 22kg) – 146 to 171 $/ head Young lamb (22.1 to 30kg) – 165 to 207 $/ head Lamb (0 to 16kg) – 50 to 108 $/head Lamb (16 to 18kg) – 122 to 157 $/head Lamb (18 to 20kg) – 150 $/head Lamb (20 to 22kg) – 150 to 169 $/head Lamb (22 to 30+kg) – 160 to 190 $/head Hoggets (0 to 22+kg) – 50 to 180 $/head Ewes (0 to 18kg) – 64 to 102 $/head Ewes (18.1 to24kg) – 100 to 152 $/head Ewes (24.1+kg) – 130 to 206 $/head Wethers (14 to 24+kg) – 88 to 170 $/head Rams (0 to 26+kg) – 85 to 150 $/head

CTLX cattle market report 19/11/19

AGENTS YARDED 3750 It was a good quality yarding with large numbers of ideal feeder cattle, along with some well finished grown steers and heifers.

Once again there were good numbers of cows penned. Most of the regular buyers were in attendance and operating.

Limited cattle to the trade were 4c to 8c cheaper, with prime steer yearlings making from 285c to 293c, while the prime heifer yearlings sold to 260c/kg. Light and medium

weight feeder steers were 2c to 6c/kg cheaper, while the heavy weights were firm.

The light weight feeder heifers were firm to 5c cheaper, while the heavy weights were 5c to 9c/kg dearer. The feeder steers sold from 250c to 321c, and the feeder heifers sold from 230c to 284c/kg. Young restocker cattle were firm with the steers making from 250 to 275c, while the young restocker heifers sold from 180c to 245c/kg.

Grown steers were 7c to 13c cheaper with the prime medium and heavy weights making from 250c to 290c/kg. Grown heifers were 15c cheaper with the better classes making from 240c to 276c/kg. Cows were 21c to 23c cheaper with the 1 and 2 scores making from 100c to 209c/kg. The better 3 and 4 score cows sold from 193c to 245c, with the prime heavy weights averaging 236c/kg. Bulls sold to 286c/kg.

Vealer steers (0 to 330kg+) – 257 to 282 c/kg Vealer heifers (0 to 330kg+) – 208 to 274c/kg Yearling steers (0 to 280kg) – 200 to 275c/kg Yearling steers (280 to 330kg) – 228 to 307c/kg Yearling steers (330 to 400kg+) – 265 to 321c/kg Yearling heifers (200 to 330kg) – 180 to 267c/kg Yearling heifers (330 to 400kg+) – 220 to 281 c/kg Grown steers (0 to 700+kg) – 216 to 317c/kg Grown heifers (0 to 540+kg) – 180 to 284c/ kg Light cows (under 400kg) – 100 to 237c/kg Medium cows (400 to 520) – 140 to 225c/kg Heavy cows (520+) – 193 to 245c/kg Bulls (0 to 600kg+) – 120 to 286 c/kg

MOLONG BOWLS Builders Picnic Day

Another event not to be missed. The famous Builders Picnic Day will be on Friday 6 December 9.30 for 10 am start. This long running annual event is a great day open to all. You don't have to be a bowler or to have even been inside a building.

Individual or team entry (3). Plenty of prizes and lunch is provided. Ph: the club on 6366 8241 or Phil Gosper 0427 237.

MOLONG GOLF A little bit light on last week. 2 or 3 regulars didn't play however, the players who came along did have a good time.

Great to see Bruno Bennett finally get his 32 strokes again and getting a little bit of exercise because he can't walk across the pool.

Kevin Betts was out there having a hit too hope his previous game didn't go to his head because he played well.

Quick Crossword Across 1. Twelve (5) 4. Hoard (5) 7. Unaware (9) Gutter Snappers 8. Gape (4) 10. Wore away (6) Fours Championships 12. Birds of prey (6) Round 2: Play by 22 Dec. 13. Notion (4) Team g Russell v T Lyons; I Gosper v C Troth; 16. Large spider (9) J Riley v J Brown; B Murray v P Davis.

18. The lowest point Christmas Market Night of anything (5) Saturday 14 December - see ad page 7.

19. Implied (5) Down WANT YOUR RSA / RSG 1. Journal (5) Molong Bowling Club seeks expresions of interest 2. Menagerie (3) in a course in Molong in January.

3. World's longest Phone the club on 6366 8241 river (4) 4. Secret or hidden (6) 5. Bustling (7) 6. Abated (5) 9. Placed a bet (7) Sorry I couldn't be there with you George.

11. Thinner (6) We couldn't keep the prize away from the Captain of Molong Golf Club - Scott Oates - so 12. Consumed (5) 14. Proficient (5) he will go into negative strokes next week.

15. Female relative (4) Next Sunday there will be someone there.

Solutions page 9 17. Part of a circle (3

BRAG WINNERS Last Friday

Thanks a lot, Jack.

CRICKET

Two Centuries and a big run chase win In last Saturday's Cricket Action two batsmen scored centuries and for one team a huge run chase was of little concern.

At the REC Country batted first and opener Trent Frazer batted through 40 overs to record 106no. Nigel Brazier (30) and Andrew Heath (36) also contributed to Country's total of 5 for 228. All Stars bowlers shared the wickets taking one each with J Lambrechts the pick with 1 for 34 from 10 overs. In reply All Stars could only manage 142. Kevin Beatty made up for his dreadful game the week before top scoring with 37. If Kevin can find some water in Cabonne he will need some ice on those old bones to aid his recovery. Stu Hobbs (22) and Andrew Drady (31) were the only other batsmen to contribute.

All Stars will welcome back their top batsman David Hobbs from State Duties this weekend.

David's return should make a big difference to the All Stars ability to score runs and win some games, but it probably won't. Damien Hayes (2/13), and Joe Clayton (2/25) were the pick of the Country bowlers.

At Lyndhurst the home side batted first and were immediately in trouble losing a wicket in the first over to the consistent bowling of Adam Clark.

Adam and Pat Tree completely dominated the Lyndhurst top order as the home team limped to the drinks break at 6 for 47. After the break Lyndhurst's tail wagged a little before they were all out for 98 in the 32nd over. P Kingham top scored for Lyndhurst with 21. Mr McGee was Millthorpe's best bowler taking 2 for 6 from 5 overs, Adam Clark (2/20), Dave Gilmore (1/18), Stu Redfern (1/13) and the killer Pat Tree (4/22) all were exceptional for Millthorpe. Millthorpe go to the top of the table with this win. Lyndhurst may have lost the match but are enjoying their cricket and cleaned up after the game winning the boat race challenge against the visitors.

Magpies travelled to Cudal and typically lost another toss were forced to field first on a hot afternoon. Lee Cornish has been in great form with the bat this season and it continued when he scored a sensational 134. Lee hit 19 fours in his

innings and his score provided Cudal the ideal platform to lay a massive target for Magpies to chase. Chris Douglass (26) and Andrew Smith (30) also contributed. Cudal's middle and lower order fell away but after 40 overs Cudal managed to score 9 for 238. A few dropped catches by Magpies fielders didn't help reduce Cudal's total.

Mitch Christie (3/41) was Magpies best bowler supported by Gus Swarmy (2/30). Magpies got off to a poor start chasing the big total losing early wickets and at 3 for 49 seemed little chance of getting anywhere near the target of 239. Gus Swarmy steadied the ship capping off a fine game scoring a patient 42. He was joined at the crease by Tim Milne who batted beautifully.

The two managed to get Magpies to the 20 over drinks break without losing another wicket at 3 for 115 and still a slim chance. However after the break Milne cut loose and completely dominated the Cudal bowling attack scoring at ease. Cudal appeared to panic as Tim's innings grew and for some strange reason they placed most of their fielders on the boundary in an attempt to stop Milne scoring boundaries but this just allowed Magpies to run easy twos and threes and keep the scorebook ticking over at a rapid pace. It came down to the last over and on the first ball Milne wacked Lee Cornish for four and Magpies passed Cudal's total finishing 7 for 240. Milne finishing a brilliant innings 116no. A wonderful win for Magpies one of the biggest run chases in the competitions history and now four wins on the trot. Chris Douglass with 3 for 14 was Cudal's best bowler it what was a disappointing afternoon for Cudal as they grabbed defeat from the jaws of victory in what could be a costly loss further down the track come finals time as teams vie for one of the all important top 3 spots. (two bites at the cherry)

Cryptic Crossword

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