Molong Express 6 August 2020

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Fairbridge Footy returns to the Rec Children's Park opens

Following the "Opening" in March of the Fairbridge Children's Park the gate to the Mitchell Highway facility has finally been unlocked.

On the Monday immediately following the Old Fairbridgians opening celebration the Covid-19 lockdown suddenly came into effect and the formal transfer of the roadside park as an asset to Cabonne Council and its designation as a rest stop did not occur until last Tuesday when Cabonne Council formally accepted the transfer of assets from the Old Fairbridgians Association.

The park was opened to the public last Thursday. Deputy Premier Barilaro also visited the park last Thursday week with members of the Association and indicated that the State Government would provide $100,000 to complete the park with a war memorial for Fairbridge veterans.

NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro with Old Fairbridgians Jimmy Napper and Maggie MacLauchlan at the Park on 23 July.

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Banjo to be bronzed

The Banjo Paterson Museum has received a $7,500 grant under Round 5 of the Australian Government’s Stronger Communities Program for the manufacturing of a bronze sculpture of the iconic Australian poet – Andrew Barton ‘Banjo’ Paterson.

The sculpture will be erected in Yeoval Banjo’s childhood home, at the front of the Banjo Paterson Museum to face the main street, serving as a real drawcard for tourism in the area.

Federal Member for Calare and Minister for Decentralisation and Regional Education, Andrew Gee was delighted with the progress that has been made on the construction of the statue when he visited the museum on Friday.

“The Banjo Paterson Museum is a key regional tourism destination and this sculpture is going to provide locals and visitors with another very special attraction,” said Mr Gee. “Banjo was an iconic, Aussie legend – a household name, his poems being taught to our children in schools from an early age.

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Property of the Week

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The Banjo Patterson, More than a Poet, Museum in Yeoval.

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The 4 bedroom homestead has been designed to offer tranquility within a setting that promotes an escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

• Permanent water from Gumble Creek. 3000L/hr bore and 16 dams • Fully operational intensive sheep operation with 1000 head feedlot and 45 paddocks • 4-bedroom sheltered homestead with well established gardens and watering system

News

She’ll be right?

Rozzi Smith

If the people of Victoria could have their time over again - would they be more accepting of the simple rules to protect each other from COVID-19?

Level 4 (now introduced in Vic) makes it extremely hard for health workers, business, school students (particularly Year 12),pre-school and childcare, working families, government, business, jobs.

Whilst all levels identified with stopping the dreaded coronavirus are serious and have major repercussions for city or country areas - it’s hard to believe that in Molong we are still seeing the lack of responsibility of ‘self’ in ensuring that this town stays safe - and those throughout Cabonne Country remain safe.

Can Molong and Cabonne towns and villages survive any further restrictions? Taking responsibility for ‘self’ in the minds of some appears to be a problem. “She’ll be right, mate” ... “I have to die of something” ... “I have rights”??? “It’s up to Government/Council to fix the problem”.

No. It’s your responsibility to protect your own life and those around you. Particularly pubs, clubs, cafes, shops ... the fines on the owners of these businesses (even in Molong) for customers ignoring the social distancing rules, registering names etc, and using handwash/sanitisers is huge. Enough $$’s to break the business. We don’t want to see this happen in Molong or any other Cabonne town. Please remember the simple rules (below).

Protect yourself from viruses

Have you washed your hands?

It’s finally happening! Workers moved to the Telegraph Hotel in Bank Street on Monday to place the scaffolding in preparation for builders to move in to rebuild the verandah.

One of the two hotels/taverns left standing in Molong today, the original building came about in 1880 as an initiative of the hotelier family, Sampson Bros.

The building was extensively rebuilt in 1910.

2020 will see a number of changes to the building and exciting renovations to ensure that this fine piece of Molong history will remain safely in place for another 140 years.

Clean your hands with soap and water, or hand sanitiser.

Cover your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze.

Clean your hands thoroughly for at least 20 seconds with soap and water, or an alcohol-based hand rub to protect yourself from viruses.

Find the facts health.nsw.gov.au/coronavirus

Avoid close contact with anyone with cold or flu-like symptoms.

Stay home if you are sick.

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One of Bank Street’s favourite memories the former ‘Pantheon Cafe’ building is on the move with the delightful windows now covered to hide a ‘secret happening’ inside.

How exciting! Another new biz in Molong. We are all left wondering ... who, what, where, why ... and when will the doors open?

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(Right) Take a look at the new tree warmers in Bank Street ... created by local artist, Maya and her student, Betty. Well done - they look amazing! Only 2 trees to go ...

(Far Right) Molong is in safe hands! This new tree warmer is keeping an ‘eye’ on the Telegraph Hotel construction site - promising to report any problems to Les and Cheryl Birdsall.

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News

No mask no entry

If it’s not on, it’s not on.

All facilities across the Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) require staff, patients and visitors to wear face masks to enter our Hospitals and Multipurpose Services.

WNSWLHD Chief Executive Scott McLachlan said, “We are urging the community to be prepared and to bring their own mask when they come to our health services.

“This is an increased infection control measure to reduce the risk of the community transmission of COVID-19.

“All visitors are required to wear a mask if they are coming into a health facility for any reason.

If they are already wearing a cloth or surgical mask, they can continue to wear this. A mask will be provided during wellness screening when you enter the hospital if you don’t have a mask already.

“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 already in hospital will be required to wear a mask outside their clinical area/ward.

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

“We still need everyone to continue to practice physical distancing and hand washing/ sanitising.

“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 McLachlan.

Which direction should Orange expand? Council wants to hear from landowners Orange City Council wants to hear from landowners about which directions the city should expand to provide new housing.

The Council is continuing to work on the development of a Local Housing Strategy to guide the provision of housing in Orange for the next 30 years.

Orange mayor Reg Kidd said it was crucial that the views of local residents are considered.

“As we move into the next phase of this important project, there are two targets for community consultation,” Cr Reg Kidd said. “We want to hear from landholders and the general community.”

“We need to balance decisions about whether the outer suburbs of Orange will continue to expand with traditional housing subdivisions, or if the focus should be more towards infill opportunities and increasing housing density.

“Along with the community, landowners and developers, Orange City Council aims to manage the process of meeting demand and efficiently supplying infrastructure such as water, sewer and roads.

“Protection of the water catchment areas from housing development has been a longstanding priority. The issue of water is important along with protecting prime agricultural land and ecological values.

“Council would like to ensure that any areas identified for potential rezoning align as best we can with the intentions of landowners in and around the affected areas. It’s expected that some landowners will want to explore the potential for their land for new houses, while other landowners won’t be interested in this, preferring to maintain their current rural environment.

“Orange City Council wants to consult with,

and hear the views of, people from both these camps.”

Orange City Council Planning and Development Committee chair Cr Russell Turner said the housing strategy would set long-term plans in place to guide the one-by-one decisions about individual housing subdivisions.

“The Council wants to avoid the potential for this housing growth to interfere with the factors that some residents value about their neighbourhood. The Council wants to protect the environment and make efficient use of infrastructure and Council resources.

“With so many factors to balance Council needs to hear from landowners that may be interested in rezoning of their land during the 30-year lifetime of the strategy. Importantly, registering an interest doesn’t mean that your land will definitely be selected by the strategy.

“For example, there may be more land being offered for development than is needed. Other interested landowners may have land that is better suited by having lower environmental impacts or being easier to service.

“The strategy may see value in encouraging more infill development of existing urban areas.

“To help set these priorities, Council wants to hear from any interested landowner, whether for greenfield subdivision or infill development.”

Submissions to the Council don’t have to be highly detailed but can simply be a short description of the perceived potential, such as the size and possible number of lots or units that could be achieved.

Submissions close on 24 August 2020. More information can be found on the YourSay Orange community engagement website. https:// yoursay.orange.nsw.gov.au/local-housingstrategy-the-next-steps

Following the rain event over the weekend of 25/26 July, Lake Rowlands the town water supply source for Central Tablelands Water (CTW) is now spilling.

The general manager of CTW, Gavin Rhodes said: “the rapid rate of which Lake Rowlands has filled has been incredible. With the catchment now saturated and all the tributaries flowing, the Lake increased from 32.5% in late April to topping by the end of July. During July the dam increased by over 40%, with a 20% increase occurring over a 30 hour period.”

Mr Rhodes said, “It once again proves the reliability of the catchment, and strengthens the justification for augmenting Lake Rowlands to assist in managing future droughts for our consumers and the region.”

The Council of CTW resolved at an extraordinary meeting on Wednesday 29 July to ease water restrictions for the entire CTW supply network from Level 4 to Level 1 commencing Monday 3 August 2020 due to Lake Rowlands being at full capacity.

Cr Somervaille said, “Council were

unanimous in endorsing senior management’s recommendation of easing water restrictions to Level 1, however, the CTW board and senior management strongly encourage our consumers to continue to use water wisely.”

Level 1 restrictions consists of the watering of lawns and gardens daily, between 6am to 10am and 4pm to 10pm. All information pertaining to the requirements of Level 1 Water Restrictions is available on CTW’s website at www.ctw.nsw. gov.au or by contacting the CTW administration office on 02 6391 7200.

Level 1 water restrictions for the entire CTW supply network will come into effect from Monday 3 August 2020. All CTW consumers are on permanent Level 1 water restrictions.

CTW is a water supply authority constituted under NSW Local Government legislation.

First proclaimed in 1944 the county embraces the Shires of Blayney, Cabonne and Weddin providing drinking water to these communities.

CTW currently has approximately 6,000 water connections and provides potable water to 15,000 consumers in 14 towns and villages.

Lake Rowlands spills

Banjo Patterson Museum to take iconic tourist attraction to the next level

(From page 1) The Banjo Paterson story is a critical piece of our nation’s history.

He helped shape our Australians’ national identity.

“Alf and Sharon Cantrell have done a fantastic job in preserving Banjo’s memory through the museum, so I’m delighted that this funding will assist with the creation of a statue that the wider community can enjoy,” said Mr Gee. Alf Cantrell, from the Banjo Paterson Museum, was thrilled to receive the funding to take the museum to the next level.

“My wife, Sharon Cantrell, and I wanted to develop tourist attractions for Yeoval, which saw the inception of the Mulga Bill Bicycle Festival in town and the opening of the museum 5-6 years ago,” said Mr Cantrell.

“We’ve got a great display of poems, letters and other memorabilia from

the Banjo Paterson days. Banjo had a very full life. He was a solicitor; a war correspondent; newspaper editor; soldier; journalist; sports commentator; jockey; farmer; an adventurer and one of the greatest poets our country has ever seen.

“The statue’s construction is well underway with the end result being a 2.7 metre-high bronze statue that everyone passing by on the main street will be able to see,” said Mr Cantrell.

The Banjo Paterson Museum attracts tourists from all over the world.

The statue of Banjo Paterson is expected to be erected on the 17th February, 2021.

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Your say

THE PEOPLES VOICE IN CABONNE

Corporate companies set their sights on regional Australia

Influential leaders from the private sector met virtually last week for the second Regional Australia Council 2031 (RAC2031) meeting, aimed at supporting the development, investment and prosperity of regional Australia.

Minister for Decentralisation and Regional Education, Andrew Gee welcomed the establishment of the RAC2031 initiative, which he said would contribute to and compliment the Government’s commitment to create jobs and boost investment in country Australia.

“I was delighted to address the RAC2031 last week, especially given the group’s strong focus on regionalisation and regional jobs,” Minister Gee said.

“Getting more folks to move to the country has been a priority for the Coalition Government since 2013. ”We’ve been actively encouraging government agencies to relocate parts of their operations to country Australia. However, there remains significant room to build upon and broaden our decentralisation agenda, particularly when it comes to attracting corporate organisations, sole traders and professionals to the regions.

“It is critical that Government continues to work closely with industry to ensure we are removing some of the impediments that prevent individuals and businesses from relocating to the regions. Especially now, as people across Australia are realising that working from home is possible and are considering a ‘tree change’.

“The RAC2031 will play an important role in developing and promoting the regional Australia brand, and in establishing strategies and resources that will help corporate organisations and employees easily make the move and call regional Australia home.”

The RAC2031 will also support the important work of the Regional Australia Institute (RAI), an independent think tank focused on better outcomes for regional Australia.

RAI Chief Executive Officer, Liz Ritchie said the megacity outlook in Australia was far from fixed.

“Australians have alternatives and people want choice about where they can build their future,” Ms Ritchie said.

“COVID-19 has changed the way we all live and work. It has fast-tracked the acceptance of working from home or even another location.

People can now live where they love, not where they work.

“Our corporate members are already reporting a 20% increase in workforce productivity since COVID-19 began earlier this year – because of changes to workplace flexibility.

“We know there is a great opportunity here and we look forward to working with Minister Gee and his Government to develop our National Awareness Campaign to promote working, living and investing in regional Australia,” Ms Ritchie said.

Minister Gee said “The best thing we can do for country Australia is create the right conditions and policy framework for private companies to make the move and invest in our regions – and I look forward to working with the RAC2031 and RAI to proactively attract businesses to country Australia.”

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HEY ! Are you over making great comments and posts on the zillions of Facebook sites around here? Well we're not.

But here's another way. Just send a text message to 0492 439 786 on whatever cheers you up or makes your blood boil. They'll be read all over Orange & Cabonne.

The support of people for the community garden volunteers at St Johns Church has been wonderful. Thumbs up to:Molong H Hardware for kindly donating much needed equipment and to Jim Troth and the Mens Shed for the kind donation of garden stakes.... Sherryn Molong The Trees in the Main Street are lookiing good in their Winter Woollens.....Jan, Molong COME-ON you Eels, been a long Drought since we lifted that Trophy...EEL Supporter, Orange RIP "Mark the Fruitman" A Molong Icon now at rest, Will Miss our Chats (MANLY),Mate....Cuzz, Molong We might be under this COVID19 pandemic for years to come - Just Sayng...Steve, Cudal COVID19 is a real Virus and not make believe. How will all the Anit-Maskers feel if they're to pass it onto one of thier family Members, but I guess they'll just blame everyone else...

Rob. Orange.

I see the trees in the Main Street of Molong are looking good in thier Winter Woollies, especially with another cool change on the way...Margaret, Molong.

Driving back into Molong the other day, it was just so good to see the Creek naturally running free again, especially after the ever needed RAIN finally arrived !!!.....Scott Molong I received 62mls in my Rain Gauge in and around Cumnock......Dave, Cumnock Cricket season is nearly upon us BUT were they Magpies players getting in some early practise at the Rec last week before the Season Proper arrives. Bill, Molong.

No Molong Bulls this season but it was fantastic to see the Numbers come and support the (Magpies) Ra Ra last Saturday at the Rec in Molong even though we went down.

Dan, Molong Can't Believe we have had no SNOW as yet in our region, My Kids want to see it as we cant travel to the Snow Fields.

Ashe Manildra.

Should we believe the BOM?...Lynn Cabonne.

If you dont feel like Cooking on Friday Night, grab a feed from the Top Pub, Wedges, Sour Cream and Chilli Sauce ..Yumm !! Mick...Molong

Nine reduces regional Minister won't commit to greyhound news programs racing at Wentworth Park

The Nine Network has announced a reduction of news bulletins in regional Queensland, Victoria and southern NSW to 30 minutes when they return on 10 August. The bulletins were suspended in March and were replaced by metropolitan news.

NINE Network’s Dubbo bureau will be closed and serviced from Orange.

In an email to staff on Wednesday, Nine Network’s managing director for Queensland and northern NSW, Kylie Blucher, said jobs will be cut.

The Orange bureau will be the only Nine site in the Central West and the local presenter will be retained for its 5.30pm bulletin.

All bureaus in NSW and Queensland will be moved to a two-reporter, two-camera operator set up to cover local breaking news.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Nine’s onehour regional bulletin was replaced with a statewide bulletin

NSW Labor is calling for the Government to reveal its plans for the future of greyhound racing at Wentworth Park, after the Minister for Planning and Better Public Spaces Rob Stokes refused to commit to keeping the track when the lease expires.

“This is a very important question for the future of Sydney and of NSW” Mr Stokes told the Parliament during Question Time.

It comes after Sydney City Council announced plans to see the Wentworth Park grounds turned into parkland.

But the Minister did not commit to converting Wentworth Park to parkland, he instead said this this goes “directly to the sorts of issues that we want the new Greater

Sydney Parklands Agency to be looking at.”

Labor’s Spokesperson for Greyhound Racing Clayton Barr said the Government should reveal its plans for the site.

“Community stakeholders want to know what’s happening at Wentworth Park. They deserve more than pathetic infighting in Gladys Berejiklian’s Cabinet,” Mr Barr said.

“I’m concerned about the future of Sydney’s greyhound racing home. The Government must come clean about where it stands on this issue.”

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Around the Schools The Express is 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 the Cumnock Primary School.

(Right) Last term our Library was fortunate to receive a muchneeded facelift and I would like to thank Mrs Paterson and Mrs Nelson for cleaning, stacking, rearranging, mending and restoring order to the shelves in all sections. Our Library has one of the best book collections in the region and we are very fortunate to have such a wide range of resources to borrow and utilise in our school and community. Thank you again to Mrs Paterson and Mrs Nelson for taking on this mammoth task so efficiently.

What fun was had by all the students on the last day of term at the RED Cumnock Cross Country!! Thank you to Mr Whiley and Peg for preparing the one, two and three kilometre course and the Cumnock Golf Club committee for allowing us to use their beautiful grounds. This was a perfect day where all students participated with perseverance and displayed positive qualities in sportsmanship!

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Marathons Hockey side 1956. The team played together for a few years and did very well in the local competition.

There are several Molong and Fairbridge girls in the team. Can you name any?

Courtesy of (OOC) with permission of contributor.

Council’s nursery

It’s Local Government Week and the theme is "Councils Do". Throughout the week, Council aims to show you the range of services that Council can offer to help make the community a fantastic place to work and live!

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, is conducting in a “virtual Local Government Week”, with many of Council's activities highlighted on Council’s social media pages. Which is where we grabbed this story for your non virtual newspaper.

We’re extending financial support The Australian Government is extending JobKeeper until 28 March 2021 and the temporary Coronavirus Supplement for those on income support until 31 December 2020, after which income support will continue.

For JobKeeper and the temporary Coronavirus Supplement there will be some changes to payments and eligibility to support businesses and households who need it most.

For information on how these changes affect you, visit Australia.gov.au

28 Mar 2021 31 Dec 2020

JobKeeper Payment

Cabonne's Urban Services Parks and Gardens team have two greenhouses of around 400 square metres, situated at our Canowindra works depot.

At all times of the year we stock ornamental street trees for programmed street plantings and replacement of dead or damaged trees throughout the shire.

The types of trees we stock are: Chinese pistachios Golden rain trees Autumn blaze maples October glory maples Prunus Snow pears Manchurian pears Crepe myrtles Ornamental crab apples Golden ash Claret ash Flowering mountain ash We also harvest seeds from different types of trees and grow them in our greenhouse. We have had success with Judus trees, Golden Rain and Chinese Pistachios which are grown throughout the shire.

We also have grown annual flowers from seed such as pansies and petunias and take cuttings of plants for propagation as well.

Over the last few years we have planted around 650-700 trees in the Cabonne Shire.

Coronavirus Supplement Income support continues

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RRT returns to help SPAR deliveries

RRT volunteers Clarke White and Carl Sandeman were kept busy earlier this year delivering grocery orders for SPAR when COVID-19 restrictions first started.

“We’re worried about our customers again” said store supervisor, Viv. Sharpless. “It’s hard to know what will happen - so today I’ve been in touch with Kelvin Scott of RRT who has offered to help with deliveries again on Thursdays and Fridays with deliveries again to Molong, Cudal and Cumnock. Aaron Whiley of SPAR Molong will deliver on Mondays, Tues, Weds, in Molong. Orders must be in by 11 a.m. each day to ensure same day delivery.

Phone Viv on 0428195319 or 63668062 email sales@ sparmolong.com.au.

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One of the best kept food secrets in Molong has to be the delicious Pizzas being turned out of the ovens at SPAR Molong.

So delicious in fact, it didn’t take Rozzi (Express) long to encourage Ebony, Viv, Phil and Aaron to try a piece of the BBQ Chicken variety - fresh from the oven - for the above promo shot.

Large in size, affordable in price $15, covered in generous toppings - cooked to perfection with a crunchy enough base able to be firmly held in hands without falling apart - SPAR handmade Pizzas are worth ordering.

Flavours include Ham & Pineapple; BBQ Meat Lovers; Supreme; BBQ Chicken with Vegetarian available as well.

Available all day every day during opening hours until 6 p.m. except on Friday nights (5.30 p.m.) and earlier closure on weekends. Grab your pizza, pop into theadjoining bottle shopand choose a local red - or wander the aisles for a bottle of cordial treat or juice for the whole family. Don’t forget the ice-cream section for a stunning end of pizza dessert for the whole family.

Give yourself, your partner, your wife, husband, son, daughter, grandchild, next door neighbour a day off from cooking with a healthy pizza made by the team at SPAR Molong. Yum! Orders 63668062 all day every day Note: “I managed to enjoy one piece of the BBQ Chicken piece which I munched on all the way back to the Express office” said Rozzi. “In fact, my piece was so good I phoned in and ordered a large one to take home after a busy day writing this issue”.

Arts and Crafts Molong and district is the ‘home’ of traditional crafts - but where are the families, today, of these wonderful women and men who used every minute of their spare time sitting comfortably around kitchen fires on cold winter nights - and beckoning the cool to their grape vine covered verandahs on hot summer nights learning and making. Stories are remembered of grandmothers teaching their daughters the art of crochet, knitting, lace-making, embroidery, traditional quilt making. With just as many stories of men teaching their sons useful

leatherwork techniques to make their own belts, whips, saddles, harnesses and boots.

Stories abound of homes being busy when the local agricultural show came around - or CWA competitions were held - or School and Church Fetes attracted numerous entries - from town and farm families. There were cakes and scones to make, last season’s jams and preserves to be found on back shelves in kitchen cupboards, flowers to be protected in gardens, eggs to be decided on as an entry or two, finishing touches to

be made to the handicrafts made by women, men and children. One can only imagine the excitement that came with such events.

“Have these crafts died? What traditional craft skills have been passed on to today’s generations? I decided to check out the daughters, grandaughters, sons, grandsons etc. of Molong’s gifted craftspersons to see if they still ‘create’ today and pass their skills onto the next generation.” said Rozzi of the Express.

Enjoy these new feature articles.

Teresa Crain of Molong was on the

top of my list when I remembered the little Williamson girl from the family property at Boomey who was born into an extended family which grew from early district settlers.

Born to Lance and Sylvia Williamson - Teresa was one of 5 children born to the farming couple. Her mother, Sylvia, passed away as a result of illness at a young 31 years of age.

“We stayed with Dad for awhile and then it was decided that me and my younger sister, Heather, would live with Dad’s sister, Gwen Myroz and her two young daughters Jenny

Teresa Crain of Molong with her family - daughter Amanda, son Mathew and grandson Bodhie.

and Chris. After some years, Teresa moved to Garra where she was raised on the Burgess farm by her Aunty Ettie Burgess. Another Aunty, Doris Packham was also involved in Teresa’s life.

All three Aunties were gifted craftspeople and cooks who benefited from women before them in the passing down of skills and creativity.

Sylvia, Gwen, Ettie and Doris would be very proud of their niece, Teresa and the skills and knowledge she continues to share with others, today.

Life had many changes in store for the young Teresa Williamson’s journey in life.

At a young age she left school, found a job, married local jockey, Herbie Crane and gave birth to two children Amanda and Mathew. Unfortunately Mathew died in a car accident in 2003 on the Amaroo Road. How did Teresa find her way through this heart-breaking loss of her son?

“You’ve just got to cope and bear it” said Teresa who kept on nursing and turned to craft making in her free time. “I started making glass angels ... then Christmas bells ... and just kept on going - adding fine crochet work, knitting, quilting, dressing dolls, making Faberge style ornaments with eggs of all shapes and sizes decoupage cards etc. etc. There is nothing Teresa will not tackle.

After a nursing career of 38 years Teresa resigned to focus her time on 12 years old grandson Bodhie and her daughter Amanda - and, a growing crafts business which,

today, has grown to helping fill the shelves of some 15 stores including craft shops. “I wrote a letter (sent with stamp through Australia Post) to various locations around NSW and received positive responses” Which even with the most informed marketing tools of today - still works.

A nasty fall and shoulder reconstruction “two and a half years ago” has forced Teresa into her home where she spends each day making crafts - hoping that someone might come and visit her.

“If you are not working ...

Molong can be a lonely place.”

Still, with her shoulder improving - she has happily joined in Molong’s ‘informal crafters’ group on Thursdays where he ‘creative skills’ will help teach other women. Note: Would you like to share your craft skills with other women and men in Molong? Call Rozzi on 0490 734 650 or rozzismith@ bigppond.com

Some of Teresa’s handmade craft items sought by some 15 stores around NSW including retailers and craft shops.

“I’ve been making the baby dolls for a long-time now” said Teresa. The dolls and other handmade crafts made by Teresa are popular items. “Just like Nan used to make” is heard when people find these ‘memories’ of the past.

“Faberge is something Teresa taught herself - here is an Ostrich egg shell Teresa made into a special piece for her own home.

Molong Probus Club It was lovely that we could start meeting again last month and able to share sometime together.

We will be meeting again on Tuesday 11th August, @ 10.00am at the Molong Bowling Club. Remember to bring your own mug along for morning tea. , remembering to bring our own mug for morning tea.

Note: Social distancing still applies. Hand Sanitizer will be available at the door.

At our February meeting we welcomed three new members Charlie and Jenny Watts and Chris Brook.

(R) Charlie, Jenny and Chris Brook with Helen Balcomb.

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Features View fron the Hill

Michelle Grattan

Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra

As Melbourne moved to an extraordinary 8pm to 5am daily curfew and Stage 4 restrictions, and Victoria declared a “state of disaster”, Scott Morrison took to social media with a message for the embattled residents.

“Australians all around the country are backing you in, because we all know for Australia to succeed, we need for Victoria to get through this,” he said.

The Victorian lockdown has not just become drastically harsher - it is now due to run through until September 13.

Before Sunday’s announcement, Victoria was half way through its softer lockdown.

But that was not going to do its job, according to Premier Daniel Andrews, who had spent day after day imploring people to stay within the rules.

If tougher restrictions weren’t imposed, Andrews reckoned it would take until the end of the year before Victoria would be back seeing daylight.

“That’s a six-month strategy that is simply not going to work,” Andrews said. “Therefore we have to do more and do more right now.”

Andrews had no choice. The latest Victorian tally was 671 new cases and seven deaths. There are some 760 “mystery” active cases where the sources could not be traced.

Goodness knows, however, what sort of shape Victoria will be in by mid September, or Australia as a whole, for that matter.

The Victorian economy will be prone. On Monday we will get the details of which areas of business will be cut back or shut down by the government. Many others will be knocked off their feet, temporarily or in some cases permanently, by the stronger general restrictions on activity.

Treasury will be once again going back to its budget figures that last week were already out of date, just a week after they were unveiled.

Andrews is looking for some special Commonwealth help for Victoria. Nothing specific seems on or off the table. But the strong message from the federal government is that any such assistance should be on a 50-50 basis with Victoria.

The tougher lockdown, particularly targeting younger people who move around a lot and may be spreading the virus without showing symptoms, will test the resilience and compliance of a stressed community.

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Heavy weight lambs made up the majority with only limited numbers of trade weights. There was a couple of pens of well finished new season lambs along

COVID has brought us a state in disaster and a prime minister in a mask

It’s already testing the political restraint of some Coalition politicians. Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack, while saying he wasn’t out to whack Andrews with a baseball bat, lamented that tighter restrictions hadn’t been imposed on Melbourne earlier.

Morrison was taking a low public profile at the weekend, apart from social media messaging including an Instagram picture of him wearing a mask. He explained he’d “had to pop out to pick up a few things here in Sydney, so followed the NSW Premier’s advice announced earlier today (and put a mask on in the car before heading into the shops).”

Meanwhile on Saturday he had sent a letter to West Australian premier Mark McGowan, capitulating over the Commonwealth’s participation in the court challenge to WA’s closed border.

Morrison said he was pulling the government out of the High Court case, which has been brought by Clive Palmer.

After concerted attacks on the WA government last week by him and senior ministers from WA, Christian Porter and Mathias Cormann, the Prime Minister presumably recognised (or was told) that regardless of whether he was on the right side of the constitution he was certainly on the wrong side of public opinion.

McGowan has very high ratings - with a state election coming early next year - and the hard border is popular locally.

Morrison reiterated that the Commonwealth intervention in the case had been consistent with convention and its responsibilities in relation to the constitution. He said the government’s actions “have not been to support any private interest of the plaintiffs”.

“While taking our constitutional responsibilities

with some well finished Merino lambs. A full field of buyers were in attendance and operating in a stronger market.

Trade lambs were $9 to $15 dearer selling from $150 to $186/head to average 770c/kg cwt. Trade weight new season lambs sold from $178 to $190/ head. Heavy weight lambs were firm to $5 dearer with the 24kg to 30kg lambs selling from $160 to $205 while the lambs over 30kg sold from $200 to $210/head to average 650c/kg cwt. The better selection of Merino lambs were also dearer with the trade weights selling from $130 to $167/ head. Hoggets sold to $168/head.

It was a small yarding of mutton where most grades sold at similar rates to the previous sale. Merino ewes sold from $138 to $158 while crossbred ewes sold

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seriously in seeking to respect established conventions, I also accept that recent events in the eastern states, especially Victoria, are creating real concerns to residents in other states less impacted,” he wrote.

“I do not wish to see these concerns further exacerbated in Western Australia.

“Having taken into account the changed state of the pandemic that has worsened since these matters were first brought to the High Court, the high level of concern regarding public health in the Western Australian community, and our desire to work with you cooperatively on a constitutionally sustainable way forward, I consider, on balance, that we must set aside the normal convention in these circumstances and not continue the Commonwealth’s participation in this case.”

Morrison proposed principles “to mitigate the Commonwealth’s concerns with how border issues within our Federation are managed”.

He said the federal government was not asking WA to change its present border setting – as things stood, that would give rise to “significant and unnecessary public concern”.

His principles proposed states should not act arbitrarily in restricting inter-state movement of Australian residents; any restriction should be in consultation with the Commonwealth on the basis of transparent advice about the need for it; affected states should be consulted, and there should be criteria and processes for regular assessment.

“I also want to stress the advice I receive from the Chief Medical Officer, that has also been regularly conveyed to National Cabinet, that border arrangements are no substitute for strong public health response capability and maintenance of social distancing principles,” Morrison wrote.

“If an outbreak were to occur in Western Australia, as has occurred in other states, it will be strength of your State’s testing, tracing and outbreak containment capabilities that will determine your success or otherwise.”

The tone of the letter indicated this had been a retreat made through gritted teeth behind a thin mask of congeniality.

from $130 to $206/head. Merino wethers sold from $130 to $183/head. The restockers were active paying $140 for White Dorper ewes and $161/head for Merino ewes.

CTLX Cattle 28 July

With up to 80mm of rain in some district’s numbers fell by more than 900.

It was a good quality yarding with a good supply of young cattle to suit the trade buyers and feeders. There was a limited supply of grown steers and heifers along with a fair supply of cows. Most of the regular buyers were operating in a dearer market.

Young cattle to the trade were up to 14c dearer with prime heifer vealers selling from 400c to 424c/kg. The prime steer

yearlings sold from 378c to 425c, while the prime heifer yearlings sold from 370c to 419c/kg. Feeder steers and heifers were up to 15c dearer with the feeder steers selling from 390c to 423c, while the feeder heifers sold from 360c to 398c/ kg. The few young cattle to the restockers sold to strong demand with the steers selling 380c to 478c, while the young heifers sold to 411c/kg.

Grown steers and heifers were up to 13c dearer and more in places with the prime grown steers selling from 335c to 414c/kg. The prime grown heifers sold from 300c to 390c/kg. Cows were 13c dearer with the secondary cows selling from 279c to 288c/kg. The prime heavy weight cows sold from 280c to 312c to average 303c/kg. Bulls sold to 326c/kg.

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Emus banned from outback Queensland pub after bad behaviour The ABC reports an outback Queensland pub has banned emus after a spate of bad behaviour from the feathered guests.

The Yaraka Hotel, in remote south-west Queensland, has barricaded its entrances to keep the birds out.

The emus were hatched and raised in the town and have become a tourist highlight.

But the hotel's owner said they had recently learned to climb the front steps and were causing havoc.

"We didn't really want them becoming patrons in the hotel," he said.

The emus are known to target tourists, stealing food, drinks, car keys and generally making a mess.

"Their toileting [inside] is not particularly pleasant," Mr Gimblett said.

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Funeral arrangements are in the hands of his family.

Thank you again.

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Molong Golf Club

Results of fundraiser organised by Peter Evans to support the club.

First Prize: $100 won by Ruth Orringe Second Prize: $60 won by Veida Stephens Third Prize: $40 won by James Pottie Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket.

Thank you also to Peter Evans who donated the $200 prize money to support the Club.

Home-made cakes, jams, chutneys & lots of local market treasures in a friendly country atmosphere.

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Sport Rugby Union Rob Dowling

(Below) Part of the enthusiastic crowd at the Molong Rec last Saturday to welcome the Molong Magpies back on the home field.

The Maggies went down to old foes Blayney 17/5

Molong Bowls Championships A Singles 30 entries were received for the club singles championship with rounds played over the past few weeks.

Chris Beatty d Kevin Beatty 31/17 to go against the winner of M Wicks & G Russell.

L Brown will play the winner of the C Troth - J Brown match.

A Pairs D Irwin/R Allport and C Beatty/N Blandford are through to the 3rd round and are waiting on other games in the round to be played.

Curry Night

Annabelle is having one of her famous curry nights on Saturday 15 August. Bookings essential.

OPEN The Club is open from 4.30pm on Mondays, Fridays, Saturday and Sunday (Earlier if scheduled bowls is being played on Sat or Sun0 Open from 1.00 pm Wednesday with Wednesday Social Bowls from 1.30pm

Molong Golf The ladies are still enjoying their round of golf on a Wednesday, next Wednesday 12th we will be playing an 18 hole par plus putting. We will also be holding our monthly meeting but at the new time of 2.00pm at the Club house. ********************************************* On sunday morning we had 8 players out on the course. Our tour to Cumnock didn’t happen due to lack of interest but it was a beautiful day and we all enjoyed the game.

The winner was Bell with Scott second.

Over the past month we ran a raffle and the draw was on Friday night. Winners R Orringe, V Stephens & J Pottie.

The club would like to say a huge thank you to Peter Evans for his donation of the prizes and to all those who bought and sold tickets - well done!

Next Sunday a 2 person Ambrose will be played. Jack won’t be there but Captain Scott will be on hand to welcome you. Enjoy yhe day.

Jack

Croquet 12 players had a game on a lovely sunny day last Saturday, we are now playing every Saturday 1.00pm at the Bowling Club, but the forecast for this Saturday is not looking very favourable, so it will depend on the weather.

A beautifully sunny Saturday welcomed an undefeated Blayney Rams to the rec to take on the magpies in a game that would set the tone for the rest of the season. Fresh off a bye weekend, Molong were hopeful and confident of a performance worthy of the one that beat last years premiers in Wellington two weeks ago, but playing our old foe Blayney, who have been playing in a division above for the past two years, would prove to be our toughest challenge yet.

The first five minutes of the game showed Molong’s determination in defence, as the forwards eagerly threw themselves into contact in an effort to win the physical contest early, however a well drilled and experienced Blayney opponent endured the Molong physicality. After both teams felt each other out in the opening exchanges, It was Blayney who began to gain ascendancy, and they dominated the next 20 minutes. Blayney played well inside Molong's half as they held territory and possession, before they eventually scored on the right wing after phases in the middle pulled in Molong’s determined defenders from the fringes, and we were exposed on that edge.

Our own opportunities in those twenty minutes were short lived as repeated ball handling errors and ruck infringements handed the Rams possession time and again.

Stuck in our own half, and unable to get our hands on the ball Blayney struck again, this time after a well run angle put a Blayney second rower behind Molong’s line of defence, as he galloped towards the line for another try. Molong were down 12-0 after 15 minutes.

More unfortunate mistakes from Molong let Blayney back inside our half again and after making repeated tackles, a tired Magpies defence began to wane and the Blayney side took advantage again, this time on the left hand side, scoring a try on that wing. After 20 minutes, Molong found

themselves down 17-0 and in need of a Herculean effort to win the game. It is credit to Dean Butler and his men that they managed to wrestle back control for the remainder of the half, although not quite enough to find points on the scoreboard.

The halftime score stayed at 17-0.

The second half came and the handling errors and mistakes seemed to have stopped, as Molong managed to build pressure deep inside the Blayney half consistently for the first time in the game. This pressure was rewarded as a beautiful backline move from the Blayney 22 had Jye Barrow on a strong run, carrying two defenders over the line. At 17-5 there was a small glimmer of hope for the Magpies, but control of the game seesawed between the two sides and Molong, despite having their chances were unable to find the line. The game turned into a battle of attrition and unfortunately the Magpies just ran out of time in the end. The game finished 17-5 to Blayney, as they held onto the Bill Gunther Shield again. Molong would love to face the Rams again as we felt we had a lot more to offer and a poor showing was not what we wanted to show a healthy home crowd at the Rec. Points went to Charlie Cooper, who had another great game earning himself one point, Jack Mcintosh who's first game in black and white was admirable, he was awarded two and three points and Players Player went to Clarry Pratten, whose determination and dogged defence was a standout in an otherwise disappointing day for the Magpies.

Next week the Magpies travel to Coonabarabran in a must win game, against a team that have proved they are to be reckoned with.

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One of Molong’s Best Homes

A Rare Opportunity to Own A Unique Property

Molong 103 Phillip Street • • • • •

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