Molong Express 30 July 2020

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Deputy Premier announces new stimulus funding

Eight Cabonne Community Hall upgrades funded Whilst planning for the $6m replacement of the Molong Community Centre and Library progresses the NSW Government has announced funding for new projects in Cabonne - including local village halls.

Deputy Premier John Barilaro and NSW Nationals Upper House MP, Sam Farraway visited Molong last Thursday to confirm that $900,000 in funding is to be allocated to three local projects to facilitate the flow of money through local economies, generate jobs and support local businesses.

NSW Nationals Upper House MP, Sam Farraway, said funding from the $170 million Drought Stimulus Package will allow Cabonne Council to move forward with projects that will generate work for local trades and suppliers and deliver other broader benefits to the community.

Mr Farraway joined with Deputy Premier John Barilaro MP and Cabonne Councillors to announce the successful projects. “$704,000 will go towards upgrading 8 community halls (repairs, painting, installation of kitchen items) including Yeoval Memorial Hall, Cargo Community Centre, Mullion Creek Reserve Hall, Nashdale-Lidster Hall, Cumnock Community Centre, Soldier's Memorial Hall, Manildra, Cudal Community Hall, Moorbel Hall, Canowindra.

“Cargo Oval will become a more sustainable site and have a better surface to play and train on thanks to a $126,000 boost to install a more

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efficient watering system, which can be easily controlled and additional parameter seating, allowing spectators to get closer to on-field action. “$70,000 will go towards, well-being workshops, which will enable community members to take their minds off the ongoing struggles being experienced via promotion of strategies for self-care through adversity.

“Cabonne Council has put forward these projects because they will support communities across the region and help boost opportunities into the future,” Mr Farraway said.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW John Barilaro said the NSW Government has worked side-by-side with local councils to ensure that funding is allocated to projects that will benefit the community, support jobs and stimulate the local economy.

“We are funding big projects to help towns move towards recovery, measures that relieve financial stress for farmers and water infrastructure to boost drought resilience, but it is just as important to support local businesses and communities,” Mr Barilaro said.

The Drought Stimulus Package has funded Cabonne Council's "shovel ready" infrastructure projects and emergency water security projects, putting cash into the economies of the state’s hardest hit drought areas as well as towns doing it tough Mr Faraway said.

Meanwhile... let's talk flood mitigation Never let a chance go by.

Whilst Deputy Premier John Barilaro was in town Cabonne General Manager Brad Byrnes and Deputy General Manager, Infrastructure Matthew Christensen hustled Mr Barilaro and Sam Farraway out to the Cumnock turnoff to overlook the raised railway line and bridges.

This wetland and the rail line and bridges have long been regarded as a major chokepoint when the Molong Creek overflows - preventing floodwaters from escaping downstream.

This area will be a focus of attention for the recently re-formed Molong Floodplain Management Committee. Just getting in early to alert Mr Barilaro that a funding request will soon be on its way.

Sam Farraway, Matt Christensen, Brad Byrnes & John Barilaro at the flood site last week.

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COVID-19 : Visitors required to wear masks @ hospitals and health services

If a vaccine is found ... how many will state ‘their human rights’ and refuse the ‘jab’ or the ‘tab’?

by Rozzi Smith

The stress of COVID-19 in Victoria is showing with a few people shown on mainstream media arguing with authorities about their ‘human right’ to not have to wear masks when out of their homes, shopping etc.

Was it stress talking? Or, some of the ridiculous arguing that we hear from others - or the personal anti-facemask views expounded on social media?

Let’s hope that in Molong and Cabonne Country we continue following the simple rules provided by Government, the WHO, and the health authorities. These simple requirements are easy to follow and remember - wash hands, social distancing, stay at home if ill, follow the rules when out and about, sign in, phone number, hand sanitise. Add facemasks to protect self and others.

Is this too much to ask in order to lower the curve and protect the community’s elderly and vulnerable ? It’s disappointing to hear about the selfishness of some who talk about “MY human right”.

Question is? If a vaccine is found ... how many will state ‘their human rights’ and refuse the ‘jab’ or the ‘tab’? What will this mean to those of us who are prepared to comply with the experts and what is best for all? Will the waves keep coming because people may well refuse vaccination as their ‘human right’? Will our vaccination resistance be further challenged by those who stand firm with non-compliance?

Black Lives Matter: My belief and the belief of millions of Australians is that all lives matter - with the majority wanting to understand the problems better - and work together towards positive resolution.

Since the first ships with canvas sails landed - and decades after when boats started to arrive and planes filled with families from overseas countries arrived to share this great country - there have been adjustment and acceptance problems.

Australians, of all colours, religions, cultural considerations have had to ‘move over’ to allow those new to the country seek their own safe place and opportunities.

There has been decades of serious $$’s spent by governments, corporations and residents through taxes committed to support these adjustments and acceptance.

However, as the ‘Black Lives Matter’ rally earlier this week indicates - problems still exist for the descendants of this country’s first people.

Once again in Australia’s history - we are reading about and observing the re-emergence of the problems of yesterday. Police, violent clashes, physical abuse, courts of law.

Question is? If all of those millions$$billions? spent in Australia to bring about harmony and equality in communities has been of benefit ...and worthwhile - how come the same problems still exist today?

All hospitals and health services across the Western NSW Local Health District have this week implemented the new statewide requirements for staff and visitors to wear face masks.

Hospitals and health services across the Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) are implementing new state-wide requirements for staff and visitors to wear face masks.

WNSWLHD Director of Operations, Mark Spittal said that NSW Health had responded to the risk of community transmission of COVID-19 by increasing infection control measures.

“This change impacts staff, visitors and patients,” said Mr Spittal.

“From today, all visitors must wear a mask when they are in any of our health facilities. We encourage people to wear their own masks as long as they are in good condition.

“All health services will have posters on display, to assist visitors use their masks correctly.

“If visitors have underlying health issues that they believe might prevent them from wearing a mask, they should contact their local health service before they visit to get advice.

“In addition to visitors wearing a mask, all staff caring for or working within 1.5 meters of any patient will also be required to wear surgical masks.

“Where possible, patients coming to a health service will be required to wear a mask and those patients

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already in hospital may be required to wear a mask outside their room.

“At this stage, children 12 years old and under are not required to wear a mask if they do not have any symptoms.

“The use of masks does not mean physical distancing and hand washing/sanitising should not be adhered to.

“The safety or our staff, patients and visitors is our priority and all visitors and staff must pass all applicable screening processes in place including temperature checking at all entrances to the facility.

“Visitors to any of our hospitals or health services should check in advance to make sure they know and understand the rules at that time, and follow the directions of staff.

“If you are unwell do not visit. If you have even the mildest cough, fever, runny nose or difficulty breathing, please visit one of our COVID-19 clinics or call your doctor.” said Mr Spittal.

For more information about COVID-19 please call the National Coronavirus Helpline on 1800 020 088 or Healthdirect on 1800 022 222.

Here’s Ernie ... Molong’s favourite former postie, greyhound trainer, bowlo barman ... now enjoying a life of retirement with his lovely wife, Sylvia.

Still a totally loyal local - Ernie brought in to the Express office a beautifully knitted rug made some years ago by a friend. “Sylv and I don’t need this rug anymore so I thought I would use it to help warm up the trees” said Ernie.

With only four trees left to dress in Bank Street - and three or four at the Railway Station - Molong’s winter bare trees are already attracting cars off the highway.

“That’s got to be good for business in town” said Ernie.

Thanks to Ernie and Sylv. for their help.

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Visitors to Molong are also getting a kick out of our rugged-up trees. This lady was part of a group from Europe snapping her souvenir of the town.

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Help out your mateS COSBOA (Council of Small Business of Australia) has this week launched a major marketing campaign ‘Go Local First’.

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Whilst Molong is fortunate in the loyalty and support of local and district residents who ‘go local first’ when looking for trades, services, retail shopping and food shopping - the message across the small towns/villages and regional areas of Australia is “we’re not out of the woods yet”.

Business owners in Molong and Cabonne are largely ‘family owned’ - a long tradition which remains in rural towns and villages across Australia. Whilst the muti-national owned businesses come and go ... family owned business continues to ‘hold steady’ to support its own community through challenging times.

“We’re not millionaires. Far from it” most will say. With one Molong business owner commenting “customers and locals find it hard to believe that working for a wage with the benefits of superannuation, holiday pay, sick pay etc is far better financially than operating a family owned business. But we’ve made the committment to stay and support our communities,” said one business owner in Molong.

Peter Strong, the CEO of

Canberra based Council of Small Business Organisations of Australia (COSBOA), emphasises the tough times are still faced by Australia’s small business and family owned business across Australia due to the long drought, bushfires and COVID-19.

Adding, “without the sponsorship of small businesses, many local sporting groups, schools and community volunteer groups will miss out on sponsorship and fundraising support.”

“By supporting local business in your town or village and helping them to survive will help to build your community.”

COSBOA have this week launched the ‘Help out your mate - Go Local First” campaign across Australia.

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Clean start to winter sports

Newcrest Mining is assisting the Central West in making a clean start to winter sports, with the donation of 100 hand sanitiser bollards for sporting and outdoor recreational areas across Blayney, Cabonne and Orange regions.

The donation, worth more than $60,000, is part of Newcrest’s $20M Community Support Fund which has been established to assist their local communities cope with the challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

The heavy-duty foot activated dispensers are currently being installed and stocked with hospital grade hand sanitiser across various entry points to sporting venues in preparation for the return of team sports in mid July.

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Submissions invited on Cudal Children’s Centre expansion

Cabonne Council has received a request from the Cudal Community Children’s Centre seeking to utilise the grassed area behind the Cudal Community Hall hall to extend their playground.

The request has cited that following the success of the expansion of the centre, a larger space for outdoor experiences is required. The expansion of the centre has taken some of the outdoor space previously used for these experiences.

It is proposed the section be fenced and not accessible to the public.

Public comment and submissions are invited until 5pm on Tuesday 25 August 2020 and 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 Further information on this proposal and other documents open for public submission is available on Council’s website. Simply visit cabonne.nsw.gov.au and click “Have Your Say” on the home page.

Resources bring funding boost for Cabonne

Cabonne Council will receive $1,826,747 to go towards community projects, programs and local infrastructure, thanks to the NSW Government’s Resources for Regions program, which helps communities embedded within the mining industry deal with extra pressure on local infrastructure and the diverse needs their Local Governments face. Nationals NSW Upper House MP, Sam Farraway said that Local towns and communities embedded within the mining industry are now guaranteed a fairer share of funding through the NSW Government’s revamped Resources for Regions program, which will deliver an additional $50 million worth of new infrastructure projects and community programs. “I look forward to seeing what projects Cabonne Council and the local community come up with to deliver projects and infrastructure that will help this great region thrive into the future.

“The Cabonne region has seen some tough times recently, through COVID-19 and drought, it

has been a difficult period. This is why funding programs like Resources for Regions are so vital for our mining communities, it enables them to get through these tough times and make the most of opportunities that present themselves.

“Knowing how much funding will be available will allow councils to confidently put forward projects that best support our local communities,” Mr Farraway said. Deputy Premier and Minister responsible for Mining John Barilaro said the changes that have been made to Resources for Regions will not only help create new jobs and drive economic growth, they will also deliver lifestyle improvements and increase the wellbeing of communities for generations to come. Resources for Regions Round Seven is part of the $1.7 billion Regional Growth Fund, designed to support growing regional centres, activate local economies and improve services and community infrastructure for regional communities.

Sandeep Biswas, said the hand hygiene initiative is just one of the ways that Newcrest is assisting the community in the economic and social recovery from COVID-19.

“This initiative is a simple way that we can assist in providing greater hand hygiene in public places, create safer community places for all users and increase public awareness to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at sporting and outdoor recreational areas,” Sandeep said.

“The roll out of the bollards has been made possible thanks to our ongoing partnership with the local councils, which will provide the general repairs, maintenance and refilling of the bollards as part of the general maintenance of the sporting areas,” Sandeep said.

Cabonne Mayor, Kevin Beatty, General Manager, Brad Byrnes, Children Ellah, Victoria and Thomas Chung with Newcrest’s Sandeep Biswas with one of the bollards.

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WNSW PHN invites feedback on draft plan for reconciliation

Western NSW Primary Health Network is developing its first plan for reconciliation with the support of Reconciliation Australia and is inviting feedback from the public.

“We’re very excited to invite all of our stakeholders and communities to have a look at the work our Reconciliation Working Group has been doing on the development of our first plan for reconciliation,” said WNSW PHN CEO Andrew Harvey.

“Embedding Aboriginal health as a core focus of the work of the PHN is one of our guiding principles, and so reconciliation is critical to assisting us to ensure we’re making meaningful gains in the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people across our region,” said Mr Harvey.

“With the support of Reconciliation Australia, the peak body for reconciliation in Australia, we are developing an Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan,” said Mr Harvey.

“We believe the Innovate RAP is representative of where Western NSW PHN is on our reconciliation journey, allowing for us to aspire for deeper understanding to build better relationships and partnerships which will advance reconciliation and better health outcomes in our region,” said Mr Harvey.

“There are 15 committed Reconciliation Working Group members who come from within our ranks at WNSW PHN, from external organisations and from Aboriginal communities across the PHN region.”

“We already do a lot of great work in the role we play as a commissioner of services to support programs and services to improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people and the RAP will help us to build on this

good work,” said Mr Harvey.

“The draft actions, deliverables and timeframes for our reconciliation plan are now open for consultation and we genuinely welcome all feedback before we take the next steps.”

There will be different ways that feedback can be received, and so the best place to find out how you can contribute is to visit www. wnswphn.org.au/reconciliation The WNSW PHNs Aboriginal Health Council, with representation from Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations, the Local Health Districts, and Aboriginal Community leadership is also engaged in the development of the WNSW PHNs plan for reconciliation.

The draft plan can be found at our website. Feedback can also be submitted to rebekah.bullock@ wnswphn.org.au and will be accepted until 30 September 2020.

Reconciliation Australia is the peak body supporting the RAP program and providing a framework for organisations to meet the national reconciliation movement.

Young local leaders embark on TEN4TEN journey

Regional Development Australia Central West has announced the cohort of successful students who will take part in the inaugural TEN4TEN program.

Almost 40 applications were submitted from Year 11 students from across Orange, Blayney and Cabonne, with the selected participants to be mentored by ten community leaders over the coming months.

RDA Central West CEO, Sam Harma said it wasn’t easy to choose ten students from the large amount of quality applications that were received.

“It was wonderful to read so many impressive applications but it certainly made selecting only ten students quite a difficult task,” said Mr Harma.

“The successful applicants demonstrated a strong sense of community and willingness to give back, but they were also eager to learn from our mentors and how they can become future leaders.

“We want to thank all of the students who applied and congratulate the successful applicants who will make their school and community proud.”

The ten Year 11 students that will participate in the very first TEN4TEN program are: • Bridget May, James Sheahan Catholic High School • Claire Wright, Canowindra High School • Ethan Mackay, James Sheahan Catholic High School • Joe Spencer, Molong Central School • Blair Bella, Canobolas Rural Technology High School • Jess Mosely, Kinross Wolaroi School • Mackenzie Jones, Kinross Wolaroi School • Savannah Dening, James Sheahan Catholic High School • Isaiah King, Canobolas Rural Technology High School; and • Abigail Thew, Orange High School.

The Hon. Fiona Nash, Strategic Adviser at Charles Sturt University was the special guest for the official launch last week.

Mr Harma said Fiona Nash is an exemplary leader and advocate of regional New South Wales and was pleased she was be involved on the launch night.

Molong Central School student Joe Spencer and his mentor, Reg Kidd, Mayor of Orange.

Molong St John Ambulance Cadets are back

COVID -19 restrictions prevented Molong St John Ambulance Cadets meeting until this week. But they are with a meeting on Thursday night 6-8pm at Molong Central School Hall. Safe meeting guidelines will be implemented, current Cadets and families will be advised.

Members look forward to the first gathering and being part of the Cadet Team at Molong St John Ambulance. Some Cadets may have missed meetings in the past and would like to return or bring back uniform that no longer fits them.

New members are always welcome Meanwhile the March meeting saw Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) skills put to the test by Molong Cadets at two venues.

Mrs Julie Dean, Mrs Betty Newstead, Cadet Corporal Jazmin Pietrzak and Cadet Jocelyn Behan attended a workshop day for 30 Meals on Wheels volunteers at Parkes. Mrs Dean explained the steps involved in performing CPR and the two cadets conducted the demonstration first and then, in a real time scenario.

Their efforts were greatly appreciated by the volunteers who

asked many questions during the presentation. The main message was for “people to have a go, YOU might save a life and everything else can wait”.

At the March Molong Cadet meeting local NSW Ambulance Officer Anthony Cremona presented cadets with the Divisional Awards for their 2019 volunteer work. The recipients were • Junior of the Year – Ashton Arokiaswamy • Cadet of the Year – Taylah Bliss • Most Improved of the Year – Mia Fitzsimmons • Leadership Award – Debora Lytton • Junior Encouragement Award – Blade Pietrzak • Cadet Encouragement Award – Jazmin Pietrzak.

The presentations were followed by a CPR challenge from the Cadets to the Ambulance Officer and an introduction to the new Ambulance training manikin. Anthony was very generous with his time and energy by taking on many Cadet Challenges during the meeting.

CPR is a Life skill that everyone in our community should learn and update regularly.

(L) Cadets at the March meeting

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Around the schools The Express will be following the fabulous learning programs for students attending Molong, Manildra, Cumnock, Cudal, and hopefully Yeoval and schools in Orange which local students attend. Enjoy this week’s photos from Molong’s Central School, St. Joseph’s (Molong and Manildra).

Molong Central School: Mrs Betts and her little drummers entertained Primary students on the last day of term 2. It was an enjoyable performance with MCS Principal, Mrs Barrett clapping along.

Students at Manildra’s St. Joseph’s Primary School enjoyed the 2020 National Simultaneous Storytime Chicken Divas - and dressed colourfully for the event.

Molong Central School Primary students have been performing well as part of the CAPA program. The Picasso group (above) have had great fun learning ‘Best Day Of My Life’. Well done!

Molong St. Josephs students dressed up as Chicken Divas for the 2020 National Simultaneous Storytime.

Mrs Evans enjoying 2020 National Simultaneous Storytime with two of Molong’s St. Joseph’s Primary School students

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Manildra: Chicken Divas enjoying the 2020 National Simultaneous Storytime at St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School

Express Memories We’re busy at the Molong Express making sure that the ‘Molong Story’ is written and archived in the Molong Museum and the National Library for the benefit of future generations.

Currently, we have a number of stories from settlement running through our hands - particularly stories of the people who added to the Molong Story. Characters, personalities, and those who ‘were the town’ and today ‘are the town’.

Over the past few weeks we have been calling for information, photos and stories about the late Lorna Blackadder who came to Molong as a young woman and who spent her lifetime as a delightful community member, eccentric to the core. Mention the name - observe the

smiles of those who remember the daughter of a well to do business family who moved to Molong as, possibly, the first watchmaker business in town that courageously diversified adding fine silverware, best quality china from Europe, jewellery from Paris, and delivering magnificent customer service.

Not many cameras clicked back then, due to the high cost of the basic equipment and the processing of black and white film (there’s another local story of the Jaye and Tilbrook families) - however, when the Express sent out a call in a recent issue for photos of Lorna - in they came together with memories that bring the frail old lady walking from the top of Bank Street to the shopping area, then to the railway to greet “my boyfriends” (the

driver and guard) of the Silver City Comet passenger train that stopped over at the Molong Railway Station.

Carrying her heavy transportable radio with classical music blaring - Lorna would entertain the town she loved - each and every day!

Oates Family Story: The Express is pleased to report that after researching past issues relating to the 1950’s - we are close to helping local resident, Mark Oates to identify the unmarked gravesites of his mother and brother at the Molong Cemetery. See copies of the Express in July 2020 to read the story (available online) and at the Express office.

(Above) In searching for the Lorna Blackadder story, the Express came across this photo taken back in time (not sure of the date) of the Molong Post Office building when horses were still ridden into town, and hitched to their own ‘parking bay’ with water trough which once stood at the post office. Given that the Blackadder’s jewellery, fine silver and giftware, and watchmaker shop was nearby (now part of the Molong Bakery building) could this vehicle be the Chevvy owned by Lorna’s family???

Kings Old Boys rugby train in Cumnock

Due to COVID-19, the Sydney based Rugby Club, the Kings Old Boys (KOBs) season has been shortened and is due to start on 18th July.

In order to prepare for the season, Skipper Max Dodds invited his club to his home town to experience the amazing facilities, hospitality and people of Cumnock.

Max commented that it was a great opportunity to use Cumnock’s awesome oval facilities, expose his team mates to what country NSW has to offer and physically prepare for the season ahead. The weekend included elements of team bonding and rugby training.

The jam packed agenda started with a tennis tournament on the “Oaklands” residence on Friday night, a golf competition at the Cumnock Golf Course on Saturday morning, two intensive training sessions using the brilliant Cumnock oval facilities, a function at the Cumnock Bowling Club (including many choir performances) and then finishing with an 8km cross country race

across the “Oaklands” property on Sunday.

Despite the challenges of the NSW COVID-19 restrictions and ensuring everyone followed each of them, the weekend went off without a hitch.

The KOBs and the Dodds family would like to thank: Rhonda Watt, Scotty Gibson and the Cabonne Shire Council for all their help in preparing for the camp; Jack Christie and the Cumnock Racquet Club for lending their BQQ; and a big thank you to Peg, Paula and all the staff and locals at the Cumnock Bowling Club for providing amazing hospitality.

(Above) The Express would like to thank Sue Milne of the Molong Museum who was able to locate this beautiful photo of a young Lorna Blackadder taken in her teen years. Dressed in fine lace and voile - wearing her hair in a fashionable ‘bob’ - Lorna was indeed a local debutante of the era.

(Below) Lorna in her more seniors years was well looked after by Joan and Peter McFarlane of the Oasis Cafe in Bank Street. (l to r) Lorna, Joan (nee Monaghan) and Norma Carpenter (nee Horton).

Thank you to Norma who found this photo amongst her collection.

Question: Was their a tropical style mural painted on the wall of the Oasis Cafe?

Note: Thank you to the Cumnock Progress Association for this article and photo. Read further news in Cumnock Progress Review available at local newsagencies

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Haloumi : The cheese that squeaks all the way to your taste buds

Haloumi: Halloumi or haloumi is a semi-hard, unripened, brined cheese made from a mixture of goat’s and sheep’s milk. Known as ‘squeaky cheese’ (when you eat it you will figure out why!) the blend of goat and sheep’s milk (sometimes made from cow milk only) country of origin is Cyprus where it has been part of the staple diet for centuries - lovingly made in family kitchens. A favourite of vegetarians, Haloumi has a high melting point - so can easily be fried or grilled and has become a favourite in Australia as a meat substitute.

Try this delicious SPAR Molong healthy foods recipe - a special dish to share with visitors. Note: Kids prefer Haloumi fried in a little oil until slightly brown on both sides. They will enjoy ‘the squeak’ as they bite into the Haloumi.

Channel 9’s David Reyne headed out to Central West NSW with his crew to check out some unique creative projects - the Animals on Bikes trail that links the towns of Molong,

Cumnock, Yeoval, Dubbo. “It (Animals on Bikes trail) truly showcases the imagination and resilience the locals have during difficult times like drought” Davis told last week’s viewers One of Christine We s t o n ’s c l e v e r initiatives to attract travellers and tourists from the Mitchell Highway to the lesser known Banjo Paterson Way - to help small town survival - the success of this trail of 120kms of over 100 handmade paddock art sculpture continues.

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Herb, Corn and Haloumi Fritters served with Tangy Herb Cream. Can be made into a delicious stack with Tangy Herb Cream and smoked salmon between layers.

Kids love ‘squeaky’ Haloumi cheese simply sliced and fried in oil or butter until golden brown.

Served with their favourite salad.

Herb, Corn and Haloumi Fritters Ingredients are available from SPAR Molong.

Combine kernels from 3 corn cobs (or use frozen corn kernels) with 250g haloumi coarsely grated, add 100g plain flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 4 eggs (beat lightly before adding to mix), add 1 green shallot or half a small red or white onion, add half a cup of mixed herbs (parsley and dill).

Heat 3mm oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat Add about 60ml batter per fritter to the pan in batches, if needed, and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden and crispy Keep warm until ready to serve Tangy Herb Cream: 120 g sour cream, 2 tbspoons picked caperberries, finely chopped, plus 2 tbs bring and extra caperberries to serve; add 2 tbs mixed chopped herbs (pref. dill and parsley). Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot fritters with sour cream, extra herbs, caperberries and lemon wedges.

Andrew GEE MP

FEDERAL MEMBER FOR CALARE

REMEMBERING OUR KOREAN WAR VETERANS On Monday we paused to remember the men and women who served and sacrificed for Australia during the Korean War.

RUNS ON THE BOARD FOR MOLONG √ $80,000 for the Molong Rec Ground Cricket Nets

I had the pleasure of meeting up with Chris Colvin, President of the Orange RSL Sub-branch to participate in a brief ceremony at the Orange Cenotaph.

√ $170,00 for the new amenities block at Molong Showgrounds √ $200,000 for a lighting upgrade at Molong Recreation Ground

Although COVID-19 meant a full service could not be conducted, the ceremony was no less significant or important with the laying of wreaths, a minute’s silence and the recital of The Ode of Remembrance.

√ $225,000 for a new hockey/ multisports field at Molong

It’s 70 years since that conflict began. 17,000 Australians served, 339 lost their lives and 1,200 were wounded. We lost four local servicemen from the Orange area.

√ $117,395 for East Molong Tennis Club Upgrade

The Australians served with distinction in Korea. For example, in 1951, Australians and Canadians with New Zealand artillery support saved Seoul from being captured in the battle of Kapyong where they were vastly outnumbered.

They later received the US Presidential Unit Citation for their actions.

√ $2 million for Calare communities in the Drought Communities Program √ $20,000 for Molong Historical Society to go towards reconstructing the entrance of the Molong Museum

South Korea is today a vibrant democracy and economy because men and women from Australia and other nations fought to keep it free. We look back on their service with gratitude and pride.

Lest we forget.

ROUNDTABLES FOR OUR REGIONAL UNIS Last week, I convened the second and third meetings of the Regional Universities Roundtables series with Chancellors and ViceChancellors and senior representatives of Australia’s higher education sector.

I initiated the Regional Universities Roundtables to provide key stakeholders with a unique opportunity to discuss issues currently impacting country universities and communities, particularly in light of COVID-19 and the Government’s new proposed tertiary education reforms.

These consultations will play a crucial role in informing the Nationals’ Party position on the proposed tertiary education reforms and it’s important that we engage with a broad range of regional education stakeholders to ensure we get this policy right.

ENERGY BILL RELIEF

√ $4,000 to the Molong Advancement Group to establish a disc golf competition at the golf club and showgrounds √ Almost $54 million in water security pipelines around the Central West, including Orange to Molong, Cumnock & Yeoval √ $40 million for the upgrade of the Mitchell Highway between Orange and Molong at Guanna Hill √ $22 million for a new CSU medical school based in Orange √ $18 million for the Centre for Regional, Rural and Remote Health √ $8 million to investigate fast rail for the Central West √ $1.29 million for Cabonne Council Roads to Recovery extension √ New Molong MPS and Ambulance Station (as State MP)

This week the Australian Government, with the Australian Energy Regulator, released a Statement of Expectations #2 in recognition of the ongoing financial hardship being experienced by households and small business as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Energy companies will be expected to: • Continue to offer all households and small businesses (including those eligible for the JobKeeper payment) in financial stress a payment plan or hardship arrangement, which may include agreeing a period where no payment will be made; • Waive disconnection, re-connection and/or contract break fees, along with daily supply charges to retailers until at least 31 October 2020 for small businesses that have ceased operating; • Not disconnect residential or small business customers in financial distress that have made contact with their retailer or responded to communications before 31 October 2020; and • Defer referrals of a retailer’s customers to debt collection agencies for recovery actions, or credit default listing until at least 31 October 2020.

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REMINDER: If you have any flu-like symptoms, get a COVID test!

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

Authorised by Andrew Gee, MP, National Party of Australia, Suite 1/179A Anson Street, Orange NSW 2800. Produced and printed using parliamentary entitlements.

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Contact one of our Landmark Tablelands Livestock team. Paul Glynn (Molong & surrounding districts) – 0428 168 638 CTLX Sheep 22 July

It was a pretty good quality yarding with once again good numbers of heavy weight lambs and only odd pens of trade weights. Not all the regular buyers were operating with some major trade and export buyers absent though we did have the return of a major supermarket buyer.

Trade lambs were $18 to $26/head

cheaper compared to the previous sales dearer market. The trade weight old lambs sold from $131 to $177/head to average between 680c and 740c/kg cwt.

A single pen of trade weight new season lambs sold for $172/head. Heavy weight lambs were up to $27 cheaper with the 24kg to 30kg lambs selling from $155 to $199 while the lambs over 30kg sold from $192 to $226/head. The lambs to the restockers sold from $140 to $166/head.

A single pen of trade weight Merino lambs sold for $162/head. Hoggets sold to $150/ head.

There was a mixed yarding of mutton where the Merino sheep were a little cheaper and the heavy crossbreds were around firm. Merino ewes sold from $112 to $150 while the crossbred ewes sold from $130 to $190/head. Merino wethers sold from $148 to $181/head. The restockers were active paying $183 and $200/head for woolly Merino ewes.

The Dirt Doctor’s Diary

with Rick Colless

An Express feature for our farming/grazing readers and home-gardeners

Over the previous editions of The Dirt Doctor’s Diary we have discussed how soil is formed, the important role that carbon plays in the soil and the major nutrients in the functioning of the soil. It is important that we have an understanding of those issues to fully appreciate how the major plant nutrients exist in the soil and how they are able to be taken up by the plants we wish to grow in our farms, vineyards, orchards and gardens.

Those nutrients are all familiar names to farmers and gardeners – phosphorus, nitrogen, potassium (although we have already discussed the role of potassium in the soil) and sulphur.

This week we will focus on arguably the most important nutrient of all, and that is phosphorus. Phosphorus – with the symbol P - is so important because it is involved at every stage of plant growth and is found in every living plant cell. It plays a key role in photosynthesis, sugar and starch transformation into major plant tissues, nutrient movement around the plant and the transfer of genetic characteristics of the plant from one generation to the next. P is regarded by some as the plant’s key transport network system for all other nutrients – it is the nutrient that carries all other nutrients around the plant structure.

Phosphorus is highly mobile in the plant (as you would expect from a transport network) and will become deficient in older parts of the plant to ensure that actively growing plant parts and flowering and seed setting periods are adequately supplied with P. While P is highly mobile in the plant, it is highly immobile in the soil, usually not moving more that a few centimetres in the soil profile depending on the cation exchange capacity and the actual phosphorus compound that exists. Phosphorus does not exist in its pure elemental form in nature – it is extremely unstable and immediately converts to one of its more stable chemical compounds. These compounds release plant available P slowly during the growing season, and the actual availability can be difficult to determine from any testing procedure. We do know however, that P becomes most available between the pH range of 6.5 to 7.0, when the

CTLX Cattle 21 July

It was a mixed yarding with good numbers of well finished trade weight cattle and grown steers and heifers. The quality of the feeder cattle was not to the standard of previous sales and there were larger numbers of weaner cattle lacking finish. The cow quality was good. Not all the regular buyers were operating with some southern export processors absent.

Young cattle to the trade were firm to 5c cheaper with prime vealers selling to 417c/kg. The prime steer yearlings sold from 370c to 410c while the prime heifer yearlings sold from 362c to 399c/kg. Light weight feeder steers were 5c dearer while the heavier feeder steers and feeder heifers were 6c to 9c/kg cheaper. The feeder steers sold from 359c to 420c while the feeder heifers sold from 346c to

PHOSPHORUS – one of the most important nutrients

phosphate exists in an ionic form and is available to be taken up by plants.

In addition to the ionic phosphate forms, as much as half of the available P may be present as soluble organic compounds in soils containing appreciable levels of organic matter, again reinforcing the need to maintain soil organic matter levels and recognising its contribution to nutrient recycling. It is estimated that each 1% of soil organic matter will release 5 – 8 kg/ha of P every year and as such is a significant source of soil phosphorus.

In acid soils with a pH less than 6.0, iron and aluminium become more soluble and fix P as iron and aluminium phosphates, while in alkaline soils with a pH higher than 7.5 P will fix with calcium as tricalcium phosphates. The tricalcium phosphates are most insoluble in water and are regarded as “locked up P”.

So there are three clearly defined Services Provided phosphate fractions in the soil: • Full soil analyses, interpretations and fertiliser • Phosphate dissolved in the soil recommendations for crops and pastures; solution in the ionic and soluble organic • Plant tissue testing and analyses, interpretations and forms; recommendations; • Solid phosphate held on • Farm, property and land planning including design, surfaces that moves to and from the soil survey and construction supervision of soil and water solution P and is known as the labile P; conservation works, fencing and paddock design and • Insoluble phosphates such as associated land management. those locked up with calcium, iron and aluminium which are unavailable to For an obligation free discussion of services provided and our fees and charges, please contact: plants and only move very slowly back Rick Colless Consulting into the labile pool. It is considered that improving soil organic matter levels and P: 0427 129 367 E: rick@rickcollessconsulting.com.au optimising soil biological activity can

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388c/kg. Young restocker cattle were cheaper with the young steers selling from 370c to 520c while the young restocker heifers sold from 359c to 498c/kg.

Prime grown steers and heifers were 7c to 18c cheaper with the steers selling from 313c to 385c while the grown heifers sold from 282c to 375c/kg. Cows to the processors were 7c cheaper with the 2 and 3 scores selling from 265c to 277c/kg. The prime heavy weight cows sold from 272c to 296c to average 289c/ kg. Cows to the restockers were dearer selling from 267c to 315c/kg. Bulls sold to 332c/kg for a very high yielding Limousin.

enhance the reactivation of some of this P and improve its transfer back to the labile P pool.

These fractions are shown diagrammatically in Figure 1 with the different areas of the triangle indicating the relative abundance of the different forms of P. Different soil testing procedures are used to determine these fractions depending on the laboratory used.

Common procedures include: • Soil solution-P fraction measured by Saturated Soil Paste extraction or the Morgan 1 extraction; • Soil solution-P and the labile-P fractions measured

by Bray I-P, Olsen-P, Colwell-P and Mehlich III-P extractions; • The Bray II-P extraction measures the soil solution-P, the labile-P and a small amount (10-15%) of the nonlabile-P in the soil; • The total amount of P in the soil can be measured by Total-P or Total Acid Extraction-P depending on the laboratory used.

Soil phosphorus levels are generally limiting agricultural production in most Australian soils, with total phosphorus levels in the range of 500 -2500 kg/ha, although the majority of this P is contained in the nonlabile P (ie unavailable to plants) reserves.

Bray II-P levels can be up to 250 kg/ha with Mehlich III extractions rarely exceeding 100 kg/ha unless there is a history of regular P inputs. Most soils contain less than 20 kg/ha of Mehlich III-P, with the minimum level 30 kg/ha and the optimum level 70 kg/ha.

A good wheat crop will remove 3.5-4.0 kg of P for every tonne of grain harvested, so 30-70 kg/ha of P will soon be depleted by a couple of good crops. To overcome this, we will need to prepare a P budget depending on the expected yield and apply sufficient P to replace the grain removal as well as bringing up the depleted level to within the desirable range.

Most cereal grain crops will remove a similar amount of phosphorus per tonne of grain removal with legumes and oilseed crops removing almost double that amount per tonne of grain harvested.

The type of phosphorus fertiliser can have a big impact on the biological health of the soil, with traditional acid based superphosphates and diammonium phosphates challenging the biological processes within the soil profile, creating a more acid soil (ie lower the pH) which in turn fixes the available P with iron and aluminium.

A lower pH indicates a deficiency of calcium on the soil colloid, and as we have previously discussed, a calcium deficiency on the colloid reduces the biological activity and thus the nutrient recycling in the soil.

A situation in the soil where have a correctly balanced soil, high biological activity and a rising level of soil organic matter creates soil conditions where activated rock phosphates (also known as reactive rock phosphates) can be successfully incorporated into cropping and pasture programs and maintain a higher level of Mehlich III-P in the soil than is possible with acid based P fertilisers.

Next issue in the Diary we will look at another heavy hitter in the nutrient stakes – nitrogen!

Features Coronavirus outbreak:

What you need to know about face masks

They have become synonymous with efforts to fight against the spread of coronavirus. But you are not alone if you are still confused about the different types.

When it comes to face masks, there seem to be three types that seem most common — the P2 (also known as N95), surgical masks and regular cloth masks.

You might also have heard the KN95 mentioned. So how do they differ? And what is the latest guidance on the need to wear them amid the coronavirus outbreak?

Can a face mask protect against COVID-19 and other viruses?

Infections such as COVID-19 are spread when someone who has the virus speaks, breathes, coughs or sneezes and releases infected droplets that stay in the air or land on surfaces including door handles, buttons and handrails.

You risk infection when you breathe in that air, or touch those surfaces and then your face or mouth.

Current World Health Organisation advice is you only need to wear a face mask if you are ill with COVID-19 symptoms (especially coughing) or if you are treating someone who is sick, but the Australian Medical Association says those who want to don a mask should do so.

“As time has gone on we’ve seen that just covering your mouth in public is actually

helpful,” AMA South Australian president Chris Moy says.

“As long as you’re not relying purely on the mask and wearing it is part of a broader practice of social distancing and maintaining good hygiene including washing your hands,” Dr Moy says.

His comments echo new analysis published in The Lancet medical journal that found masks and social distancing can help control the coronavirus, but hand washing and other measures are still needed.

Epidemiologist Raina MacIntyre, who wrote an accompanying editorial on the comprehensive study, says while face masks are not yet widely recommended in Australia that may change, particularly as the feasibility of large public gatherings are considered.

“When you’re out and about, you can’t tell who is infected and who isn’t. You may be infected and not know it,” Prof MacIntyre says.

“Especially with the growing evidence of presymptomatic and asymptomatic transmission, universal face mask use is an important way to reduce the spread of infection – by both protecting well people and preventing infected people from transmitting infection outward.”

(Liz McGrath, The House of Wellness)

Which face masks offer the best protection?

Cloth masks Do-it-yourself cloth masks are less effective, studies say, because many have gaps near the nose, cheeks and jaw where tiny droplets can be inhaled, and the fabric used is often porous.

While they have the advantage of being reusable, they need to be washed after every use.

Multi-layer masks have been found to be more protective than single-layer masks, Prof MacIntyre says, adding: “A well-designed cloth mask should have water-resistant fabric, multiple layers and a good facial fit.”

Surgical masks Also called a medical mask, a surgical mask is a loose-fitting, disposable flat or pleated mask that is attached to your head using straps.

It creates a physical barrier between the mouth and nose of the wearer and prevents the transmission of airborne organisms.

The Australian Government says they can benefit sick people to stop them coughing on others and healthcare workers who have frequent, close contact with people who are ill.

“Approved surgical masks are designed and regulated on water resistance, but the filtration of airborne particles is variable and not regulated,” Prof MacIntyre says.

Hand made “Designer” masks are available from Leanne Kinsella Ph: 0427020760 or (below) see Steve and staff at H Hardware Molong who stock a range of commercial masks.

P2/N95 masks The P2-rated face mask is the Australian Standards version of the US N95.

“N95 and P2 are respirators designed to US standards to filter out 95 per cent of airborne particles and to fit around the face,” Prof MacIntyre explains.

To be effective, the P2/N95 masks must be fitted according to the manufacturer’s instructions and form a tight seal around the face.

“Generally, you need this because air will flow down the path of least resistance — to force air through the filter, you need a good fit around the face,” she says.

Researchers in The Lancet study concluded that respirator-type devices provide a higher level of protection than standard surgical masks for medical professionals in a healthcare setting.

KN95 “A KN95 face mask is also a respirator, designed to meet Chinese standards – often with ear loops, which may not give as good a fit as the bands on N95s, but still filters 95 per cent of airborne particles,” Prof MacIntyre says.

KN95 masks are made of four materials layered together: non-woven fabric, electrostatic meltblown cloth, cotton and polypropylene cloth.

Other preventative measures against coronavirus “The most important message from this (Lancet) study is that no intervention on its own is 100 per cent effective — but with a combination of distancing, mask use and other interventions, we can hold COVID-19 at bay until an effective vaccine is developed,” Prof MacIntyre says.

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The spacing of these galahs gives away their relationship status. But what's with the cockatoo?

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A flock of 'socially-distanced' galahs has become an unlikely source of inspiration for thousands of people around the world, but experts say there is more to this feathered formation than meets the eye The birds were photographed near Bathurst, New South Wales and shared on Twitter last week, sparking a viral response and even inspiring a piece of classical music.

While their perfect positioning might appear serendipitous, researchers said there is a good chance the birds were looking for love.

The image was captured by Sydney-based entertainer Dan Ilic, who managed to squeeze off one shot before they flew away.

Entertainer Dan Ilic took the photo that has

been shared thousands of times on Twitter.(ABC) "I thought it was a beautiful shot of all these galahs with one cockatoo in the middle," he told ABC Radio Sydney's James Valentine.

Ornithology lecturer, Melanie Massaro, from Charles Sturt University, said the neat picture reveals a lot to the eagle-eyed observer.

"There's a whole bunch going on here, it's a fantastic photo," she said.

She said their "social-distancing" behaviour may be a clue to their relationship status.

"They are perfectly spaced on these lines, each individual bird has its own space — it's only when they are couples they will sit very close together," Dr Massaro said.

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13 Sore calf cured out of doors (8) 15 Poison found in any iced confection (7) 17 Place of rapid growth - with an electric blanket? (6) 18 Might death start to appear unnatural?

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Applications are open for the first round of Cabonne Council’s 2020-21 Community Assistance Program (CAP) grants, which are designed to provide an ongoing or sustainable benefit to local communities.

Applicants must be a not-for-profit organisation in the Cabonne Local Government Area and be undertaking a project on non-commercial facilities within the Shire.

Grants are provided on a 50:50 basis, but communities can provide their half of the funding through voluntary labour or in-kind contributions.

Applications for CAP funding close at 5pm on Friday 28 August 2020.

Application forms and further details about the grants can be obtained by contacting Cabonne Council’s Acting Leader – Community and Economy, Naomi Schroder on 6392 3200 or by visiting the Council’s website www.cabonne.nsw.gov.au PO Box 17 MOLONG NSW 2866

Bradley Byrnes General Manager

Sincere thanks to so many who visited, phoned and sent condolence messages and flowers on the passing of Jim. A special thank you to Dr. Williams and the wonderful staff at our Molong Hospital.

Thank you to all Helen, Tania, Peta and family

that work !

23.07.1951 – 23.07.2020 Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved husband of Carol. Loved father and father-in-law of Scott & Karen, Tod & Jane, Ben & Renae, Sam & Sally. Adored Pop of Georgie, Millah, Somma, Jake, Hannah, Bennie, Pippa, Knox, Willa, Lydia, Lewis, Isla, Josie and Oliver. Loved brother and brother-in-law and uncle to his family.

“Always In Our Hearts, A Brave Soul at Rest” Aged 69 years The family and friends of Bill are warmly invited to attend his graveside funeral service to be held at the Garra Cemetery, Thursday July 30, 2020 commencing at 11am.

PUBLIC SUBMISSIONS OPEN

At its Ordinary Meeting on 23 June 2020, Cabonne Council resolved to place the following documents on exhibition for public comment: • Active Transport Plan – Pedestrian Access Mobility Plan (PAMP) • Active Transport Plan – Bike Plan • Naming of New Bridge on Eurimbla Road, Cumnock, as “Montgomery Bridge” These documents are now available for public inspection and comment until 5pm on Friday 7 August 2020.

Written submissions should be addressed to the General Manager, PO Box 17, Molong, 2866 or can be emailed to council@cabonne.nsw.gov.au All documents are located on Cabonne Council’s website: https://www.cabonne.nsw.gov.au/Council/ Public-Notices PO Box 17 MOLONG NSW 2866

UNITING CHURCH Welcome Back Sunday 2 August

Molong 11.00 am: Bev Rankin Heather Woodhouse 63668218 Helen Houghton 63668020

Welcome MOLONG & DISTRICT BAPTIST CHURCH

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

Weekly Activities AlltoAge on livestream, to For link theGroups online Wayne Spencer (Pastor) Ph: 63669376 platform.

MOLONG COMMUNITY CHURCH YOU ARE NOT A MISTAKE

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

Wednesday Night 7 pm: Connect Group

SILK, PETER VOLNEY

Passed away peacefully on Saturday 25th July, 2020 at Lismore Base Hospital, Lismore, N.S.W. Aged 87years.

Beloved husband of Kay. Much loved father & father-in-law of Joanne & Phillip, Helen & Dino, Kathryn & Stephen. Loving Grandfather & Great-Grandfather.

Privately Interred.

Parkview Funeral Home – Casino 1800809336

COUNCIL DOCUMENTS ON PUBLIC EXHIBITION

CHURCH NOTICES

Remembering Bill Allcorn Rozzi and Paul of the Molong Express and on behalf of local communities extend our deepest sympathy to Carol and the extended Allcorn family on the very sad loss of Bill. A much loved long-time local resident of Manildra and the wider Cabonne communities.

Bill will be missed

All Welcome

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

Claim the date – 2020 e: molongex@bigpond.net.au

August 15 Cumnock Markets 9-12

Bradley Byrnes General Manager

Remembering Peter Silk Peter Silk was a former Molong resident who will be remembered in his early years as a member of the Silk family who helped to build the Molong of today.

Now resting peacefully.

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Sale

Sale

Your Dreams of Being Self-Sufficient Await

Manildra ‘Nangar’ 5148 Henry Parkes Way • • • • • • • •

‘Nangar’ offers a unique opportunity to create a life of self-sufficiency 16.99ha (41.76ac) Secure water from Mandagery Creek 3-bedroom homestead, all with built-ins Main bedroom with ensuite 7 x 12m lockable shed with a 6 x 12m awning Shearing shed and steel sheep & cattle yards Walk-in pantry

Make this your Dream Home Cudal 68 Main Street

Sale $699,000 View

By Appointment Kurt Adams 0428 747 050

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Sale $289,000 View

By Appointment Kurt Adams 0428 747 050

Sale

Sale

Vacant Land with Magnificent Views

Freehold - Cargo Inn

Cudal ‘Kraywood Estate’

Cargo 34 Belmore Street For those who have dreamed to become a publican you now have the chance to do so. Introducing the Cargo Inn. A charming country Freehold, it is located between Orange & Cowra.

• Charming front bar and lounge area • Spacious bistro and commercial kitchen

Live in it or renovate it, with a bit of TLC 68 Main Street offers the opportunity to make this home your own.

1300 square meter block 3 bedrooms, all with built-ins Reverse cycle air conditioning, ceiling fans plus slow combustion wood fire Above ground pool Close to all town amenities

Sale $585,000 Walk in / Walk out View

By Appointment Louise Ireland 0428 643 586

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8Ha(20acres) with subdivision potential 30 minutes west of Orange Building entitlement with a number of elevated spots offering great views Keep the lot or change the subdivision to suit your needs Power & services to be connected

Ray White Emms Mooney

Sale $310,000 View

By Appointment Ben Redfern 0457 770 062

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

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