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John Barilaro resigns as Deputy Premier Perrottet replaces Berejiklian

by Paul Mullins

Following NSW Priemier Gladys Berejiklian’s resignation Deputy Premier and NSW Nationals leader John Barilaro announced on Sunday he will also quit.

NSW’s Liberal Minister for Transport Andrew Constance is also leaving state politics to seek preselection for the marginal federal seat of Gilmore, held by Labor.

Berejklian announced her resignation as premier and from parliament on Friday after the Independent Commission Against Corruption said it was conducting a probity investigation arising from her relationship with former boyfriend and ex-MP Daryl Maguire.

Dominic Perrottet, treasurer under Berejiklian, is set to become the new premier. Stuart Ayres ­– whose partner is foreign affairs minister Marise Payne – is to be his deputy, under a factional deal.

Mr Barilaro, the Deputy Premier and Nationals leader, told the ABC, that Mr Constance's decision had inspired him to resign, too.

Mr Barilaro had been eyeing an exit from state politics for some time, and had previously considered trying to win a federal seat.

However, he last year said he did not have enough support from Nationals colleagues in Canberra to make that happen and today confirmed he would leave politics altogether.

He said he had been thinking about walking away for a while, and seeing Mr Constance resign yesterday convinced him this was "the right time".

"Ten and a half years is a long time in politics," Mr Barilaro said.

"Five years is a very long time as Deputy Premier, I've taken it seriously and given everything I possibly could

have.

"I turn 50 in November … maybe a midlife crisis. But I'm thinking about what's next and I'll take time out. But I genuinely won't be running for office."

Ms Berejiklian, Mr Constance and Mr Barilaro are not just resigning from their prominent positions — they're leaving Parliament too.

The NSW government, which is in minority, now faces three byelections.

Barilaro, who has been deputy premier since 2016, has been a volatile political operator. In 2020 he indicated he was likely to run for the Eden-Monaro federal byelection, but then stepped back. The same year he and the Nationals were at the centre of a major blowup over state policy to protect koalas.

Barilaro told a news conference Berejiklian’s resignation had not caused his decision.

He had intended to announce his resignation soon, and had a date in mind, not far off. But he had brought this forward, believing it would be unfair on the new premier to be sworn into the new ministry and then soon after say he was going. He said Perrottet had tried to get him to stay.

He ruled out running for Eden-Monaro.

He cited a defamation action he has launched against YouTube personality Jordan Shanks over videos as a reason for his resignation, condemning what he described as “a vile and racist attack” on him.

He also said, “I don’t have the energy anymore”.

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A party room meeting was held to choose a new leader on Wednesday with the water minister, Melinda Pavey, the regional roads minister, Paul Toole, and the agriculture minister, Adam Marshall, expected to stand.

The Nationals leader automatically becomes deputy premier under the NSW Coalition agreement.

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$.5m for child care services in Cabonne

Federal Member for Calare, Andrew Gee has welcomed half a million dollars in support to improve vital child care services in Cabonne, and to help meet the growing needs of local families.

The funding is thanks to the Australian Government’s Community Child Care Fund (CCCF), which aims to boost access to child care and increase workforce participation in regional areas.

“Quality child care is essential for the growth and vibrancy of country communities. It helps country kids get off to the best possible start in life,” Minister Gee said.

“People want to move to areas with great child care.

“The funding boost will help our child care providers continue to deliver top notch care to local kids, and assist providers to improve and expand their facilities so that more kids can attend.

“The support also backs our hard-working families, by allowing more local parents to get back into work or to take on additional hours if they chose.

“It’ll mean more families in our area can take advantage of the Australian Government’s Child Care Subsidy if they choose to work, learn or volunteer.

‘Good Sport’ This week’s ‘Good Sport’ is Les Birdsall of the Telegraph Hotel. Huge in statue ... huge in personality and BIG IN HEART. That’s Molong’s Les. Along with his wife Cheryl, the Birdsall’s took over the Telegraph in Bank Street and coped with the re-opening after the 100 year flood in 2005.

At the time there was no pub food in town.

But Cheryl and Les rolled up their sleeves and attacked the antiquated kitchen, sorted out a menu, and Molong residents had lunches and dinners and take-away available again 7 days.

The Birdsall’s have worked through long drought, economic downturns, COVID lockdowns and trade restrictions ... and the flood aftermath. And, never, ever given up on their hotel, their customers, nor Molong and district.

Recent renovations, a gift from the building owner and Les and Cheryl to Molong and district residents - has seen not only significant $$’s invested but also the Birdsall’s man/woman power working alongside builders and tradies, All working together inside and out o provide a new stylish look and feel to the Telegraph Hotel.

It looks fantastic!

If you haven’t been to the ‘top pub’ of late to enjoy the new look - or to enjoy one of Cheryl’s home-cooked meals ... try and do so soon - you will be (very) impressed.

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“Cabonne Family Day Care will receive $203,400, Molong Early Learning Centre will collect $199,998, and Cudal Community Children’s Centre will be able to invest $94,574 to enrich their early education centres, or to fund capital projects to boost services and increase the number of places available.

Thank you to Andrew Gee MP for once again looking after Molong and Cabonne Country’s residents - and in Calare. He is a very hardworking and effective Federal Minister and local Member.

‘Are you a COVID Doubting Thomas ...?

Horror of all horrors was the Polio epidemic - that slowly wandered onto our shores, into city and country homes, schools, health centres, shopping centres, and stole young lives (in particular). It took years to discover a vaccine. At school, the kids of the 40’s/50’s willingly lined up at school for ‘the jab’. The alternative?

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Molong Pinks Up

While the Molong Advancement Group’s October Long Weekend Pink Markets for Breast Cancer Awareness were cancelled again this year, MAG organised a “Claytons Market” last weekend with Molong Traders responding to the call to decorate their shops. (Above left) Dee Batten, Cathy Farlow, Janine Marriott

and Sue Wild at the street stall.

(Above R) “Rozzi’s Happy Pots, Plants & New Friends” attracted local and district residents and a wide range of visitors over the weekend.

Draft Cabonne Economic Development and Visitor Economy Strategy to be released

Cabonne Council will release for public comment its strategy to help guide economic development activities in Cabonne over the next five years.

At its meeting on 28 September Council tabled the Draft Strategy prepared by consultants AEC Group.

Cabonne Council has undertaken work towards economic and tourism development in the region in recent years, particularly through working with Orange and Blayney councils on a Regional Economic Development Strategy.

This will be the first Economic Development and Visitor Economy strategy for Cabonne Council.

Council was informed that the draft strategy aims to accentuate the unique nature of Cabonne by improving the liveability, beautification, resiliency, engagement and connectiveness of the region, growing the visitor economy, attracting new business, and facilitating a progressing economy.

The draft strategy has identified six key strategic focus areas; support existing businesses, attract new investment, increase engagement with visitors and support the emerging visitor economy, encourage crossregional collaboration, address key challenges, leverage surrounding major projects.

Availability of the Draft will be advertised soon.

The Express will provide an overview of the Draft next week.

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Council donations to community groups

Cabonne Council has approved a donation of $1,000 to each local Show Society in the shire.

Cabonne Shire hosts seven agricultural shows during the year in Cumnock, Yeoval, Manildra, Cudal, Eugowra, Molong and Canowindra.

In 2019 while experiencing extreme drought conditions a donation from the Community Facilitation Fund was made to Show Societies to compensate for their lack of gate takings for the year.

Local agriculture shows are again suffering due to the COVID-19 pandemic with this being the second year some of them have had to cancel their events.

Agricultural Society Council of NSW are encouraging local show society to hold alternative ‘no show’ events and competitions such as scarecrow building, colouring-in and art competitions. Events such as these are currently being held throughout the shire.

An amount of $1,000 to each of the seven Show Societies in Cabonne will be made for use as prize money and associated costs involved in holding these alternate events.

Council also approved further grants under its Event Assistance Program: 1. $2,000 for Molong Poetry Brawl by Molong Advancement Group, 2. $856 for the launch of the Yeoval produced Banjo Paterson Book – “A.B. Banjo Paterson” by The Mulga Bill Festival Inc, and 3. The carryover of funding ($3,000) for Baroquefest by Canowindra Fine Music Inc. The Molong Poetry Brawl is identified as an annual event under the banner of the Banjo Paterson Festival. The program incorporates storytelling/poetry and performance. Workshops are proposed for students in the towns and villages of Cabonne. Robyn Skyes, a well-known performer, and poet will engage with primary students to create their own parody.

Workshops are proposed to be held in Cumnock/Yeoval, Manildra, Eugowra and Molong in the 202122 Christmas holidays, depending on the COVID-19 situation.

This will lead into the Molong Poetry Brawl which is the poetry competition due to run early next year during the Banjo Paterson Festival.

This event is currently a core event within Cabonne as it is in its second year. It is an established event in the calendar, and had high turnout for the initial event in 2020.

It is a community minded event which will attract spectators and participants from surrounding areas as well as engage with local schools.

The grant money will be used to assist with the promotion of the event.

Mulga Bill Festival Inc The launch of the Yeoval produced Banjo Paterson Book will be the first event of the 2022 Banjo Paterson Poetry Festival, and will be followed by the Paterson Poet’s Breakfast and Brunch the following day.

The book, with the permission of the author’s family, is a concise 42 page publication that tells the Banjo Paterson story. The launch will be on Saturday 13 February 2022 in front of the ruins of the original Paterson Family homestead on Buckinbah Station.

A crowd of 300 is expected.

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Background

The long history of political corruption in NSW — and the downfall of MPs, ministers and premiers [First published October 2020.]

New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian has become ensnared this week in the sensational ICAC hearings into alleged corruption by former MP Daryl Maguire — and suddenly finds her future very much in doubt.

In yesterday’s hearing, Maguire admitted to using his parliamentary office and resources to conduct private business dealings, including receiving thousands of dollars in cash as part of a visa scam.

M e a n w h i l e , Berejiklian, who has denied any wrongdoing by maintaining a personal relationship with Maguire even after he was forced to resign as MP, has faced calls from the Opposition for her to resign.

of NSW, from the days of its founding in the 19th century.

This is the very reason the Independent Commission Against Corruption was formed in 1988 — and why it remains a vital watchdog over the inner workings of state government.

A corrupt old town

Maguire told ICAC he accepted ‘thousands of dollars’ as part of a cash-for-visa scheme

Whether Berejiklian will be forced to step down remains to be seen. But it’s becoming clearer by the day that, at the very least, her reputation will be seriously tarnished by the explosive revelations.

Berejiklian is hardly the first NSW politician to become enmeshed in scandal.

Corruption has been ingrained in the political culture

Before NSW began governing itself in 1856, the colony was run for many years by the upright, dedicated and incorruptible Colonial Secretary Edward Deas Thomson.

With a fully elected parliament and premier, however, things changed. And democratic politics attracted corruption from the beginning.

Historian John Hirst said that after 1856, to conservatives it appeared as if the government had been debased into a giant system of corruption with needy ministers and members bound together by their joint interest in plunder.

Politics then (and now) was a honey pot: needy, greedy ministers and MPs were always looking to benefit from public works, jobs, development and government contracts, as well as through the manipulation of the criminal justice system.

NSW has also always had a sleazy subterranean network of fixers and door-openers who could influence decisions for the right price.

Sydney has traditionally been thought of as a corrupt old town. Whether this was because of its buccaneering origins in the convict era or because it was where all the action took place has long been an open question.

A few of NSW’s not-so-finer moments The colony’s early days set the stage for a long history

of political and public corruption. Among the more notable episodes: - a royal commission in 1905 revealed Lands Minister Paddy Crick had been involved in large-scale extortion and corruption, leading to his resignation - the corrupt dealings of Agriculture Minister WC Grahame led to his resignation in 1920 - the 1951 Maxwell Royal Commission revealed widespread police involvement in corruption and the “sly grog” trade - the term of Liberal Premier Bob Askin (1965–75) saw rampant corruption at the highest levels of politics and the police during Labor Premier Neville Wran’s Dean Lewins/AAP time in office (1976– 86), the corrective services minister and chief magistrate were tried and subsequently imprisoned for corruption - and in the late 1990s, the Wood Royal Commission revealed entrenched, systemic corruption in the police force.

ICAC is formed — and then brings down its founder

Greiner’s political career ended in 1992 after ICAC expressed concerns over his integrity. DAN HIMBRECHTS/AAP

In response to the storm of corruption allegations in the Wran years, Liberal Premier Nick Greiner created the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC).

The new body had wide powers, a broad anti-corruption brief and iron-clad independence.

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Wanna buy a Bank?

by Paul Mullins

You can buy Molong’s former Commonwealth Bank building (in “Bank” St) and the adjacent “Manager’s Residence” (from back in the day when the Manager and his family lived around their customers).

The real estate listing says: “Often admired & situated in Bank Street, Molong is this iconic circa 1930s commercial and residential property.

“In the main CBD of Molong and close to all cafe's, parks, medical and essential services this building is a showpiece of the town centre. This unique property offers many future uses from high profile offices to restaurant/cafe or gallery. Not forgetting

the substantial adjoining 4 / 5 bedroom residence.

Expressions of Interest, close 20 October 2021.”

Actually, it would also make a good location for a bank branch, to serve the expanding villages and rural communities around it. Including the existing farmers, locals and property dwellers for miles around.

Anyway, apart from your own front counter (I’m thinking Wine Bar, Betting Shop, potted plants even! , you probably have a real bank safe to put your money in while waiting to get to Orange to put it in a real bank.

But, in all seriousness, there is an opportunity here for something good to add to Molong’s growing reputation as a destination town.

The 3 stages for NSW to move out of stay at home orders have been announced:

Service NSW has provided the following guidlines (current as at 5 October) concerning the roadmap out of Covid-19 restrictions.

70% full vaccination target reopening starts for fully vaccinated people – expected to be Monday 11 October.

80% full vaccination target further easing of restrictions for fully vaccinated people – expected to be Monday 25 October.

Wednesday 1 December opening up NSW for everyone whether vaccinated or not.

Even though NSW is reopening, you'll still need to follow some safety precautions, including: - COVID-Safe check-ins and proof of vaccination required for staff and customers. Staff in regional local government areas only need to prove one vaccine dose and a booking for a second dose to return to work.

Capacity limit of 1 person per 4 square metres for all indoor public areas Masks are required for staff and customers who are 12 years and over, in all indoor public venues, as well as for hospitality staff outdoors.

Masks are still mandatory on public transport.

What if I’m not fully vaccinated at the 70% target?

Unvaccinated people, or those who have only received one vaccine dose will not be able to do everything a fully vaccinated person can do, you will not be able to: visit friends or family in their homes access non-critical retail attend weddings with more than 5 guests go back to some workplaces go out to pubs, or visit other premises which are open only to vaccinated customers.

You can search by location to see the restrictions for where you live at the Service NSW Website.

Protect yourself and your loved ones by booking your vaccination appointment as soon as possible.

How to show you’re vaccinated You will need to show proof that you’re vaccinated when you check in to businesses.

You can get your proof of vaccination from: - the Express Plus Medicare mobile app - your Medicare online account through myGov - MyHealth Record - Australian Immunisation Register (printed copy only) - the Service NSW app (coming soon) If you are unable to be vaccinated because of a medical contraindication (which means a person should not receive a certain medicine because it may be harmful to them), you will need to get a medical exemption form signed by your doctor and carry it with you.

Three COVID-19 vaccines available across NSW For everyone in NSW 12 years and older, these vaccines are now available: - Moderna (Spikevax) – for 12 years+ from pharmacies - Pfizer (Comirnaty) – for 12 years+ from pharmacies, GPs, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services and NSW Health vaccination clinics - AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria) – for 18 years+ from pharmacies, GPs, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services and NSW Health vaccination clinics.

If you have any questions about which vaccine you should receive, speak to your GP.

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92 year old organisation seeks logo makeover The peak body for the state’s 192 agricultural shows has adopted a simpler trading name and is now calling for talented country designers to create a new logo to go with it.

The Agricultural Societies Council of NSW has existed since 1929 and exists to support the tens of thousands of volunteers who run agricultural shows around the state; some of which are well over 150 years old.

President Tim Capp says the name change and new logo are moves to state the organisation's purpose more plainly.

“Over the years, it has had several name changes. Most recently, the board resolved to maintain the current name Agricultural Societies Council of NSW Ltd as the legal entity but add a trading name AgShows NSW - as a public facing brand,” Mr Capp said.

“This public facing brand needs a logo, and we reckon there’s someone out there who loves their local show, understands what we’re all about, and has the design skill needed to bring our new name to life.”

Mr Capp says the organisation’s primary audience is the people who make up the show movement

in the state; members of show societies and volunteers at shows, as well as prospective members and volunteers.

"The secondary audiences are the attendees at local shows, of which there are nearly 1 million annually in NSW, and policy-makers,” he explains.

"We need policy-makers in particular to be able to see our brand and immediately understand what we do and what we stand for."

AgShows NSW is calling on designers to submit a logo via their online form by 5pm AEST 20 October, 2021 with the winner announced in December ahead of a new logo launch in early 2022.

The winning logo designer will receive a $300 voucher to Accor Hotels and will be celebrated publicly in the launch activities for the new logo.

A guide to the attributes of the organisation and uses of the logo is outlined on the online submission form.

More information: https://www. agshowsnsw.org.au/competitions/ asc-logo-competition

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Country voice needed on phone woes

NSW Farmers has put out the call for people in rural and regional areas to have their say on worsening phone and internet services.

A recent survey of NSW Farmers members found roughly two thirds of respondents experienced a slight to significant decline in mobile network coverage and internet connectivity.

Unsurprisingly, more than 78 per cent were unsatisfied with their mobile phone coverage, with on-farm connectivity rated particularly bad.

NSW Farmers Rural Affairs Committee Chair Garry Grant said the organisation was actively seeking case studies they could present to the federal government’s Regional Telecommunications Independent Review, and he hoped the weight of evidence would be too big to ignore.

“We rely on farmers to produce the food we eat, but every day they’re struggling with the basics of modern life,” Mr Grant said.

“NSW Farmers needs every member who’s having a problem to have their say so we can go to the government and tell them exactly where the problems are so they can be fixed.

“How on earth are we supposed to keep up with the rest of the world when on the farm you’d nearly be better off with two tin cans and a length of string?”

Many of the modern tools of business – such as twofactor authentication for banking – rely on a mobile phone service, but some respondents said even the process of receiving a text-message code was patchy.

Mr Grant said it was beyond time the government took the needs of country people seriously.

“We may not have all the people, but we grow all the food, and we’re just as important as any other group in society,” Mr Grant said.

“You need a decent phone and internet connection these days, things like working from home or home schooling were a challenge for people in Balmain, let

alone Brewarrina.

“We know we live outside the city and our members have bought the boosters and aerials they need – now it’s time for the telcos and government to step up and do their part to keep Australia’s farms working.”

NSW Farmers members who want to lend their voice to the organisation’s submission to the inquiry can fill out an online form or call our Rural Affairs policy team on 1300 794 000. You can also make a submission directly through the inquiry website (www.rtirc.gov.au). People who don’t have reliable access to internet or phone services can make a submission to the inquiry by sending their mail to the address below: 2021 Regional Telecommunications Review Secretariat Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications GPO Box 594 CANBERRA, ACT 2601

NSW Farmers calls for clarity on alternative protein products

The state's leading agriculture body has told a Senate Inquiry that plant-based proteins should be banned from using words like “meat”, “beef”, “lamb” and “milk”.

NSW Farmers told the Senate Inquiry into Definitions of Meat and other Animal Products that alternative proteins will be part of our future, but the word "meat" needs to be protected.

The organisation recommended that images of animals should be prohibited on alternative protein labels, that those labels should bear a clear statement declaring it is not “meat” or “milk”, and that those terms should only be used in reference to flavouring, i.e. “beef flavoured plant based burgers”.

NSW Farmers President James Jackson said while there was a place for the alternative and plant-based protein sector, clear labelling was needed to protect existing industries.

"When you hear the word 'meat', you think cow or sheep or chicken," Mr Jackson said.

"There is a growing demand for non-meat alternatives and NSW Farmers supports further research and development into agricultural products including alternative proteins, but at the end of the day 'meat' means 'meat'.

"We believe there is room in the marketplace for both animal and plant-based proteins, but there needs to be clear labelling in place.

Research from the Australian Farm Institute shows that the demand for protein will be so great by 2050 that animal agriculture won’t be able to meet it alone, and alternative proteins will be complementary – rather than competitors – to traditional industries.

"We’re committed to growing our agriculture sector to $30 billion by 2030 and this will involve new opportunities such as alternative proteins," Mr Jackson said.

"But we must remember that demand for our world-class Australian meat both here and abroad is very strong, and we need to protect that reputation that has been built on by the R&D and marketing that industry and government has paid for."

In 2018-19 Australia’s red meat and livestock industry contribution to GDP totalled $17.6 billion, driven by the demand for protein from global markets. During that time, the Australian red meat and livestock industry employed approximately 434,000 people. The Australian alternative protein sector generated $150 million in Australian retail sales and supported 265 jobs during the same period.

The opportunities for our grain and horticulture producers to feed into the protein market are currently small but have the opportunity to grow considerably over the next 30 years.

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Magazine Jazmin Pietrzak - A NSW Junior Volunteer of the Year

M o l o n g ’s Jazmin Pietrzak (above) who, along with Jade Kirk and Julie Dean volunteer for the St John Ambulance Molong Cadet Division.

Each received a NSW Central West Volunteer of the Year Award.

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Jazmin Pietrzak of Molong is 16 years old and in Year 10 at Molong Central School where she enjoys English, Work Ed. and P.E. and “mostly being active and teamwork”. She works part-time at Ben Henry’s Hunky Chunky Pies and Bakehouse.

Last week Jazmin received the distinguished honour of being awarded the 2021 NSW St John Cadets Central West Junior Volunteer of the Year Award. This highly competitive award was presented to Jazmin for her outstanding committment and dedication to community volunteering via Molong Division of St. John Cadets.

“I like being part of the cadets and helping people who are injured or ill - whatever their needs are. I have my First Aid Certificate for giving First Aid to people of all ages at community events, all of the shows, and other events. Sometimes Molong St. John Cadets are called on to help out serving food etc. at events. Whatever is needed in the community - St. John’ Cadets are there.“ “I came to Molong to live two years ago with my nan,Deb. Lytton who works at Michael and Cheryn’s ‘Sweetness’. My nan is an absolute hero to me. She has always been there for me. I love her to pieces.”

“I absolutely love it here in Molong. It is just a peaceful little town and people are so friendly here.”

Molong Central School? “The school itself and the teachers and staff are really helpful - most of the kids are nice but it is definitely a small group who sometimes get angry and sometimes don’t seem to understand their emotions - or how to cope with their emotions.”’

“I think most of the teachers

understand it - which doesn’t make the kids behaviour acceptable - but they (teachers) understand why the kids are not coping with their emotions at school. This has been a terrible year for the kids - both on and off school because of COVID. Some days we don’t know whether we will be at school - and it must be hard on the teachers as well not being able to do face to face teaching.”

“But overall it is a great school with lots of options on offer for students and in a caring environment.”

St. John Cadets - “If I’m having a bad day my St. John Cadets involvement and learning helps me to focus on the positives of life. Being able to be involved in things that St. John Cadets provides teaches me new skills and access to new friends. I meet new friends at camps like from Broken Hill which helps me with my communication skills. I think I was definitely shy before I joined St. John Cadets and came to Molong “ “Now I’m definitely more confident and I’ve got a bigger circle of friends now - not only in Molong but in Broken Hill and Wellington.”

“If Sydney is open - and I’m not working - I will be going to receive the award with Mrs Dean and Jade who also received awards. I’m pretty sure Mrs Burchett and Betty (Mrs Newstead) will be going - I hope so”.

“Before this award I received a major award for Cadet of the Year for both regions. It just goes to show if you put the work in we can achieve.”

Career: “I’ve decided to become a medic and train to be a paramedic.”

Magazine

Shearer’s Cook Tales

by Jim Neil

Years ago we arrived at a new shed out towards Ivanhoe a few miles out of Cobar.

It was very late at night and we had been having a few beers on our way up, which you did back in those days before they took all the fun out of driving. A carton of beer between the seats, a bit of country music on the cd player, your knee jammed under the steering wheel to roll a smoke and life couldn’t have been better.

Because it was so late when we got there all we wanted to do was find a bed and crash for the night.

We had no idea that the room me and my mate selected was in fact the cook’s room. Now she was no oil painting and a fair lump of a heifer, and it wasn’t our fault

that we couldn’t find the bloody· light switch. The first I knew of someone being in the room was when she gave a startled moan which sounded like a young cow

calling for its calf and sat straight up in bed and tried her best to look encouraging.

But even as drunk as we were it frightened the hell out of me.

After a night of very little sleep we fronted up for breakfast the next morning to something that somehow reminded me of a big old Berkshire sow that had had her share of litters and was looking for more. That wasn’t going to happen!.

Now at this particular shed we had no overseer, so whoever drew the first stand was the rep for the shed. This meant that anything that went wrong or pissed someone off – it was up to this person to sort the problem out. Because I am such a lucky bugger this position was given to me!

I don’t know why but I had a very bad feeling that Miss Piggy was going to be quite a handful!. Not only was she built like a sumo wrestler, I had a feeling that should she need chastising, it would be like cornering a boar pig in an outhouse.

As the week progressed things were slowly but surely heading towards a showdown with the cook. It wasn’t so much as what she had done, because that was the problem, she went out of her way to do as little as possible. The meals were, without a doubt, the worst I had encountered in all my years of shearing sheep. She spent most of her time laying in her pen reading books. None of the men were happy and

by Friday they had all had enough.

Now because we only had another 2 days to go the following week, I was hoping we would all just put up with her for a couple more days. But no, after smoko on Friday I was approached to go down to the huts and sack the cook.

Just the thought of climbing into the ring with Babes was a very frightening thought. It would have been like getting

Photos: (Right) Jimmy Neil taking a break from shearing.

(Below Left) Jim and Luke Miller on the boards (Bottom) Jim’s daughter Kate in the shed.

into the ring with Mike Tyson. After a lengthy discussion I said “no” I wasn’t doing it. “We only have 2 more days to put up with her and that will be the end of it,” I said. Jiust at that moment our rousebout ,who was only 16 years old and no size about him at all, came up and said ‘I’ll do it, I’ve never sacked a cook before, ” and away he went.

Because I was the rep I thought I had better go down and at least try and give him a decent burial,but apart from a few tears and slamming a few pots and pans about she took it pretty well.

From that day on I never accepted the job as a rep in a shed. A couple of years later I was put on overseeing which turned out to be a bloody site worse. I found it was a lot easier to just put up with things if you only had a day or 2 to go, “the problem” just wasn’t asked to go to

the next shed. Over the years I’ve had a lot to do with shearer’s cooks. I’ve seen everything from fully qualified chefs to full blown alcoholics and everything in between.

We had one out the other side of Brewarrina once who just hated people.

He went out of his way to make things as difficult as possible for everyone. The day we cut out he sent our afternoon smoko over to the shed as he had already packed his gear up and headed off home. When we all got over to the huts that afternoon dying for a nice cold beer – he had turned all the fridges off and left the doors wide open so all the beer was red hot, knowing full well that everyone would be looking forward to one when we knocked off!

It probably sounds very odd that anyone could enjoy a life of sheer hard physical work in temperatures at times that really sorted the men from the boys, not just the shearers themselves but also the wool-pressers, shed hands and everyone involved, but a lot of men did and I would have to say they were, without a doubt the best years of my life. The mateship and the toughness of other people I have met and worked with is something I will remember the rest of my life.

Growing your own fresh vegies for Christmas and Summer

What goes on down below in the soil is critical for your vegies and flowers to grow in a healthy survival positive way.

Take time before planting ... remember what goes on down below the soil is critical to achieve healthy plants growing above the ground.

A weekly column by Sue and Rozzi

Soil organisms?

Soil organisms can represent 3% of the dry matter in your soil. They include bacteria, fungi, mites, ants, millipedes, beetles, earthworm, slugs and snails.

Soil organisms derive their energy and nutrients from breaking down plant and animal material. When digesting this material they release oxygen and mineral nutrients that plants can use.

When they die they decompose and release more nutrients, so are valuable contributors to soil fertility. They also help improve soil structure with their tunnelling and burrowing, and by converting fine particles into larger crumbs.

Soil organisms need large supplies of organic matter to live on, warmth (but not extreme heat), moisture., oxygen and a near-neutral soil pH. Soil Improvement? The following methods and recipe is okay for all kinds of soil.

With your rake or shovel - mulch and dig your soil over.

Remove any rocks, twigs or old roots. Rocks make it harder to dig, but roots will actually break down and release phytotoxins or plant poisons.

They can also release growth suppressants which can harm your plants.

If you have a heavy clay soil this is when you would add some gypsum (a clay breaker) Level the area with a rake to get any smaller bits of rubbish out.

Dig a trench along one side of your area, no deeper than 40 cm. Some experts say to dig to about 30cm deep, which is about the depth of a spade, and as deep as most vegie roots will go.

Soil Improver Recipe This amount is for a bed about two metres by one and a half metres.

2 barrow loads of fresh compost 50 litres of cow manure 50 litres of chicken manure 75 litres of mushroom compost Mix these all together Half fill the first trench with soil improver and scatter a couple of handfuls of worm castings on top.

Dig your second trench, next to the first, back filling the rest of your first trench with the soil from this second trench.

Half fill the second trench with soil improver and couple of handfuls of worm castings on top.

Continue this with the third, fourth, fifth and etc until the whole bed is done.

This should be left for a couple of days at minimum or a couple of weeks if possible. Let it settle in and then dig the soil over once more with a spade. Then you’ll be well on your way to having great vegie soil.

Plants/seedlings etc now available in Molong at SPAR, Eden, Rozzi’s (all in Bank Street).

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The long history of political … Written in the stars corruption in NSW — and the downfall of MPs, ministers and premiers

Astrology by Alise

October has arrived, and so has Libra season! This season calls us to try and maintain balance in all areas of lives, but most importantly, our love lives. The first half of the month sees Mercury in retrograde, though this isn’t as scary as it may seem. This Mercury retrograde will see us reconnecting with old friends and old flames, and help us to find closure.

(Continued from page 5)

Ironically, Greiner was an early victim of the new body. In 1992, it found him guilty of corruption for appointing renegade Liberal MP Terry Metherell to a senior public service position to allow the government to regain his safe seat.

The finding was overturned by the courts on appeal and most today would agree that Greiner had acted corruptly in only a technical sense.

(He had not benefited personally and in the preICAC era, this would have been seen as an astute bit of politics.)

Greiner’s downfall was a vivid indication of the seismic shift that had taken place in NSW politics to try and rid the state of corruption.

The previous “nudge, nudge, wink, wink” era of political favours was gone. A problem could no longer be fixed with the right contacts and right sum of money, and turning a blind eye to improper behaviour by “mates” was no longer acceptable.

Everyone in the public sector was on notice that corrupt dealings would be investigated and punished and offenders publicly shamed.

ICAC itself comes under scrutiny

In 2012-13, ICAC investigations exposed former minister and power-broker Eddie Obeid’s extraordinary influence on the Labor governments of Morris Iemma and Kristina Keneally and the insidious tentacles of the Obeid family’s covert business empire.

Then, in 2014, Liberal Premier Barry O’Farrell resigned after falsely denying to ICAC he had received a bottle of expensive wine from an associate of Obeid’s, who was lobbying for a valuable government contract.

O’Farrell admitted to a massive failure of

Barry O’Farrell resigned over his inability to remember being gifted a $3,000 bottle of wine.

DAN HIMBRECHTS/AAP

memory but was cleared of any wrongdoing

by ICAC. Nonetheless, he took the honourable course and resigned.

In recent years, ICAC itself has come under scrutiny. In 2015, it was accused of overreach, particularly in its pursuit of Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor Margaret Cunneen.

David Levine, ICAC’s inspector and a former judge, harshly criticised the commission’s investigation of Cunneen, calling it “unjust, unreasonable and oppressive”.

Aries (March 21st- April 19th)- Take time to evaluate your relationships carefully this month, Aries. Compromise and communication will be the key if you want to take any steps to solidify these relationships.

Taurus- (April 20th- May 20th)- Concentrate on your health this month, Taurus. Let go of any habits that do not serve you, and try to develop new ones that help to ease your body and soul.

Gemini- (May 21st- June 20th)- Embrace your creativity this month, Gemini. Now is the perfect time to start an artistic project or hobby.

Cancer- (June 21st- July 22nd)- Connect with friends and family as much as possible this month. This will help you to regain a strong connection with yourself.

Levine called the inquiry into Cunneen a ‘low point’ in ICAC’s history. JOEL CARRETT/AAP

Reforms are brought in, but are they enough?

As a result, ICAC was restructured in 2016. The existing single commissioner was replaced by a panel of three — a full-time chief commissioner and two part-time ones.

A decision to proceed to a compulsory examination or public inquiry needed majority approval of the three commissioners. More emphasis was placed on procedural fairness in inquiries.

And the highly respected Supreme Court judge Peter Hall replaced Megan Latham as chief commissioner in August 2017.

Levine had also proposed abolishing public inquiries, which he said had resulted in the undeserved trashing of reputations.

He recommended an exoneration protocol for those who had a finding of corrupt conduct made against them but were acquitted in court, and judicial review of ICAC decisions.

These recommendations were rejected at the time, but they may be worth reconsidering — particularly if the inquiry into Maguire’s actions unfairly jeopardises Berejiklian’s premiership.

David Clune, Honorary Associate, Government and International Relations, University of Sydney (theconversation.com.au)

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Leo- (July 23rd- August 22nd)- Try to engage in any new opportunities that will allow you to meet new people. These conversations can help spark innovative ideas and partnerships.

Virgo- (August 23rd- September 22nd)There will be a renewed spring in your step this month, Virgo. You will have the confidence to guide you through any personal or financial issues.

Libra- (September 23rd- October 22nd)- It’s your birthday season, Libra! It’s time to celebrate.

You will feel a strong desire to take on any selfimprovement tasks, and to really take the time to get to know yourself better.

Scorpio- (October 23rd- November 21st)This month calls you to look inwards and to find the time to do the things that feed your soul. Let go of your ego, and tune into your subconscious.

Sagittarius- (November 22nd- December 21st)- Don’t underestimate yourself this month, Sagittarius. You have the power to change the world, if you really put your mind to it.

Capricorn- (December 22nd- January 19th)- You will find the energy to reach all your goals this month, Capricorn. You will see vast improvements in your social and professional life.

Aquarius- (January 20th- February 18th)Break free from your routine and find things that bring you joy and freedom. You will be more open-minded and will have the power to see things with more clarity.

Pisces- (February 19th- March 20th)- Create space in your life for new things. This is an opportune time to let go of those things that are holding you back- whether in your social life,

REG’S BENCH Melbourne airport authority found over 200 dead crows on a road near the airport, and there was concern that they may have died from Avian Flu. A Bird Pathologist examined the remains of all the crows, and, to everyone's relief, confirmed the problem was definitely NOT Avian Flu. The cause of death appeared to be vehicular impacts.

However, during the detailed analysis it was noted that varying colors of paints appeared on the bird's beaks and claws.

By analyzing these paint residues it was determined that 98% of the crows had been killed by impact with lorries , while only 2% were killed by an impact with a car.

The airport then hired an Ornithological Behaviorist to determine if there was a cause for the disproportionate percentages of lorry kills versus car kills.

The Ornithological Behaviorist very quickly concluded the cause: when crows eat road kill, they always have a look-out crow in a nearby tree to warn of impending danger.

The scientific conclusion was that while all the lookout crows could shout "Car", none could shout "Lorry."

A slice of apple pie is $2.50 in Jamaica and $3.00 in the Bahamas. These are the pie rates of the Caribbean.

A woman went to the emergency room, where she was seen by a young new doctor. After about 3 minutes in the examination room, the doctor told her she was pregnant.

She burst out of the room and ran down the corridor screaming.

An older doctor stopped her and asked what the problem was... after listening to her story, he calmed her down and sat her in another room.

Then the doctor marched down the hallway to the first doctor's room.

"What's wrong with you?" he demanded.

This woman is 63 years old, she has two grown children and several grandchildren, and you told her she was pregnant?!!"

The new doctor continued to write on his clipboard and without looking up said: "Does she still have the hiccups?"

At St. Peter's Church in Adelaide, they have weekly husbands' Marriage seminars.

At the session last week, the priest asked Giuseppe, who said he was approaching his 50th wedding anniversary, to take a few minutes and share some insight into how he had managed to stay married to WORD SEARCH

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the same woman all these years.

Giuseppe replied to the assembled husbands, 'Wella, I'va tried to treat her nicea, spenda da money on her, but besta of all is, I tooka her to Italy for the 25th anniversary!'

The priest responded, 'Giuseppe, you are an amazing inspiration to all the husbands here! Please tell us what you are planning for your wife for your 50th anniversary?'

Giuseppe proudly replied, " I gonna go pick her up.

A man sees a sign outside a house 'Talking greyhound For Sale.' He rings the bell, Dave appears and tells him the dog can be viewed in the back garden.

The man sees a very nice looking greyhound sitting there.

"Do you really talk?" he asks the greyhound.

"Yes," the greyhound replies.

After recovering from the shock of hearing the greyhound talk, the man asks, "So, tell me your story."

The greyhound looks up and says, "Well, I discovered that I could talk when I was pretty young. I wanted to help the government, so I was recruited by ASIO to spy on dodgy people.

"In no time at all they had me jetting from country to country, sitting in rooms with spies and world leaders, because no one imagined that a greyhound would be eavesdropping.

"I was one of their most valuable spies for eight years.

But the jetting around really tired me out, and I knew I wasn't getting any younger so I decided to settle down. I signed up for a job at Canberra airport to do some undercover security work, wandering near suspicious characters and listening in. I uncovered some incredible dealings and was awarded several medals. I got married, had a few puppies, and now I've just retired."

The man is amazed. He goes back into the house and asks the owner how much he wants for the greyhound.

"Ten dollars," Dave says.

"Ten Dollars is that all? But this greyhound is absolutely amazing! Why on earth are you selling him so cheaply?"

"Because he's a lying bastard. He's never been out of the garden!!.

Across 1 Own (7) 5 Goes without food (5) 8 Freedom from war (5) 9 Dispute (7) 10 Change for the better (7) 11 Youngster (5) 12 Precious metal (6) 14 Sheep's coat of wool (6) 18 Throng (5) 20 Try (7) 22 Radioactive element (7) 23 Reddening cosmetic (5) 24 Toy bear (5) 25 Satisfied (7)

Down 1 Young dogs (7) 2 Skin of the head (5) 3 Something offensive to look at (7) 4 What follows (6) 5 Former French currency (5)

6 Canned fish (7) 7 Substantial (5) 13 Skin-tight garment (7) 15 Afterwards (5,2) 16 Beseech (7) 17 Road-surfacing

material (6) 18 Container for condiments (5) 19 God or goddess (5) 21 Shade of purple (5)

(6) 5 Surrender return on investment (5) 6 U.S. state - or Asian one! (7) 7 Peer almost ahead of time (4) 8 Some other message for Olympian messenger (6) 13 Backing for last couple of actors in show (8) 15 Braves chase pa all

over (7) 17 Ribs to order in a restaurant (6) 18 Herdsman finding river in port (6) 20 Trunk for the end of August or thereabouts (5) 22 A reporter beginning to turn up for music drama (5) 23 A number of sheets about a thousand? (4)

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD Across 1 Trees discovered in the Spanish manuscript (4) 3 A break for the kids when actors have to work? (8) 9 They pinch children (7) 10 It doesn't matter if it's dis or dat duck? (5) 11 Fish that may be amber (5) 12 Trial - or trade (6) 14 Asleep, but prepared to slip away (6) 16 Rub away a bread roll (6) 19 Endless oriental holiday in spring (6) 21 Feed the furnace in this town (5) 24 Anaesthetic used in some therapy (5) 25 King surrounded by menservants or knaves (7) 26 Discover the absence of our island state (8) 27 Post that once provided personal protection (4) Down 1 One blend - mixture given title? (8) 2 Some could help a man climbing a tree (5) 4 More off for instruction?

SODUKU Fill in the grid so that every row, every

column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9, with no number repeated.

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DEATH & FUNERAL BAKER, Graham Henry

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“How Great Thou Art” Aged 88 years

THIS WEEK

The family and friends of Graham are kindly invited to attend his Graveside Service to be held at the Molong Cemetery on Monday, October 11, 2021 commencing at 11.00am.

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SECKOLD, Garry Glenn

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Loved husband of Wendy (deceased), father of Glenn and Tony, father-in-law of Melinda and Sharla. Poppy Garry of Liam, Zoe and Isla.

PUBLIC NOTICES Molong Historical Society

Annual General Meeting Meeting postponed until further notice

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“Much Loved, Dearly Missed” Aged 73 years The family and friends of Garry are kindly invited to attend his Funeral Service to be held at The Penhall Memorial Chapel, 33 William Street, Orange on Friday, October 15, 2021 commencing at 10.30am.

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The communities of Molong, Cumnock, Cabonne Country have loved and benefited from the volunteering and positive support of these long-time residents Mr. Spicer (Cumnock) Tony White (Molong) Graham Baker (Molong) Garry Seckold (Molong) Roger Giffin (Molong) May they rest in eternal peace

We offer Auction Plus assessments on both sheep and cattle.

Direct paddock sales, over the hook rates, Weekly stock sales in Carcoar (CTLX), Forbes, Dubbo & Wagga saleyards. Contact one of our Landmark Tablelands Livestock team.

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It was a plainer quality yarding with not the numbers of ideal feeder cattle compared to previous sales. There were fair numbers of young cattle to suit the trade buyers and good numbers of well finished grown steers and heifers. There were 120 cows yarded which were mostly prime heavy weights. Not all the regular buyer were

MOLONG EXPRESS, Thursday 7 October 2021

CHURCH NOTICES

Joan Mary Moore 17.1.43 - 10.10.20

UNITING CHURCH We regret that there will be no services until further notice Heather Woodhouse 63668218

Welcome We know now you rest in Heaven Looking down on us above, Guiding us by your spirit With your everlasting love.

A wife, a Mother and a wonderful Nanna Is the Legacy you left behind, A beautiful Soul gone from this world, And with a heart that was just so kind.

We feel your presence around us Each and every day, And know you would still be here with us, If only there was a way.

You taught us so many things And guided us in life And we thank the Lord above You were given to us as a Mother and a wife.

We would give anything there was, For just another day, So we could tell you how much you are loved,And missed in so many ways.

So now is your time to rest, And finally feel no pain In gods care may you now be Until we are all together again.

To our beautiful Mum and for our Dad who is lost without his soul mate. There is not a day that goes by that we don’t think of you. Loving you always, may you now be at peace.

Your beloved Husband Ron, Son & Daughter in law Ken & Vanessa, Daughter & Son in Law Krista and Danny and Grandsons Mitchell & Thomas.

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

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MEMORIAM

present with the absence of a major southern export processor.

Vealers and steer yearlings to the trade were 12c cheaper, while the heifer yearlings were a little dearer. Prime vealers sold to 575c, while prime steer yearlings sold from 440c to 559c/kg. Prime heifer yearlings also sold from 440c to 559c/kg. Feeder steers were close to firm, while the feeder heifers were 10c/kg cheaper. Feeder steers sold from 470c to 576c, while the feeder heifers sold from 470c to 547c/kg. Young cattle to the restockers remain strong with young steers selling to 800c and the young heifers 715c/kg.

Grown steers and heifers were up to 10c cheaper, with the prime grown steers selling from 420c to 481c/kg. The prime grown heifers sold from 428c to 480c/kg. Cows were 5c cheaper with the 2 and 3 scores selling from 260c to 365c/kg. Prime heavy weight cows sold from 360c to 415c to average 404c/kg. Heavy bulls were cheaper selling to 335c/kg.

CTLX SHEEP 29 September

It was a pretty good quality yarding with a fair selection

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of trade weight new season lambs along with some well finished old lambs, both trade and heavy weight. There were fair numbers of lambs to suit the restockers and a few pens of Merino lambs yarded. Most of the regular buyers were in attendance and operating along with the return of a major export processor.

Trade weight new season lambs were $5 to $9 cheaper, selling from $155 to $252/head to average between 910c and 980c/kg cwt. Trade weight old lambs were up to $11 cheaper, selling from $143 to $248/head. Heavy weight lambs were around firm with the old lambs over 24kg selling from $255 to $320/head. Heavy weight new season lambs sold from $252 to $275/head to average between 945c and 995c/kg cwt. Merino lambs were $12 cheaper on quality with trade weights selling from $153 to $218/head. Lambs to the restockers were firm to $4 dearer, selling from $140 to $199/head. Hoggets sold to $235/head.

It was a very mixed yarding of mutton where most grades were up to $13/head cheaper with quality a factor. Merino ewes sold from $100 to $150, while crossbred ewes sold from $110 to $190/head. Merino wethers sold from $124 to $175 while crossbred wethers sold to $190/head.

Restockers paid $170/head for aged first cross ewes.

Sport

Molong Cup Disc Golf 2021

And so, the Molong Cup 2021 has been and gone and a great day was had by all.

In the end the threat of the magpie on hole 6 and forecasts of wet and windy weather on Saturday did not deter a good sized band of determined local Disc Golfers from taking part in this full day event.

This weekend was originally to have hosted the NSW Open State Championships, which would have attracted a large field of players from across the country, but with COVID restrictions in place this was postponed and a locals-only event was organised in its place – The Molong Cup. The course was looking spectacular due to the huge amount of work from both the Disc Golf Club and members of the Molong Golf club who have been mowing, spraying, chopping and brushcutting vigorously to get the place into the spectacular space which we had the pleasure to play on.

The day was made up of two rounds of 14 holes, which consisted of a mixed layout involving public Red (Beginner) and Blue (Advanced) tees, as well as a number of Golf Championship level holes.

Five divisions were offered (Male and Female Division 1 & 2, as well as a mixed junior division) with strong representation in all of these. Special mention to the juniors who not only showed up in large numbers, but also posted some very impressive rounds. The future of our club looks very strong with some very talented young players coming through our ranks.

A special mention to Lottie, Reba, Amy,

Aimee, Bud and Marc who were all taking part in their first official events and all of whom put in a very strong showing in their respective divisions.

After the first round all divisions were incredibly close with the top players separated by only a single shot in almost all divisions.

A leisurely lunch break was then enjoyed by all before our re-energised crew took to the course for their second crack.

When the second round was done we had our top three positions determined Molong Golf Course has never looked better thanks to the volunteers keeping this beautiful part in each of the divisions. The of Molong looking great. A wonderful place to visit. results were as follows: which consisted of Scott “The Legend” would encourage anyone who has yet to Male Division 2: 1st: Scott Oates (+5) 2nd: Kyle Warner (+9) Philpott, Simon “The Machine” Wright, try it out to get out and have a go. We are Chris “The Tall” Loog and Kevin “The lucky enough to have one of the best Disc 3rd:Lennie Punch (+13) Female Division 2: 1st:Kerry Oates Aging” Costa. An enthusiastic gallery Golf courses in the country right here in (+38) 2nd: Amy Bunting (+40) 3rd: Aimee followed the group, under the able control Molong and you will soon see why Disc of Kerry Oates, until one of the children Golf is one of the fastest growing sports Nicholson (+104) Female Division 1: 1st: Sharon Costa stole her “QUIET” sign. When the discs in the world with over two and half million (+23) 2nd: Diana Philpott (+25) 3rd:Claire stopped flying and the smoke had cleared people now regularly playing. the top 3 places in the division were: With the weather warming up and dayNeville (+26) 1st: Kevin Costa- Molong (-11) 2nd: light savings kicking-in again we will soon The juniors played a modified version where they could play either one or two Chris Loog- Orange (-5) 3rd: Simon restart our mid-week Social Doubles and also look forward to The Aussie Disc Golf rounds and their best single round was Wright- Molong (-2) The day was a true testament to the Day in November which we will be hosting counted for positions. The final results in dedication, energy and passion to the here in Molong as part of this Nation-wide the juniors for best single round were: Juniors: 1st: Jaiden Gallard (+7) 2nd: wonderful group of people who we have Disc Golf event. Keep an eye on Central Lydia Philpott (+8) 3rd: Noah Mathews been lucky enough to attract to this great West Disc Golf on Facebook for all details. sport here in Molong. It has also been See you all out on the course. (+10) The Men’s Division 1 also had an great to see the continued growth of Disc additional final 5 hole, top 4 shoot-out Golf here in the Central West and we

(L) Trent Neville throws towards the basket on hole 14.

(R) The top 4 Female players - Claire Neville, Erin Oates, Sharon Costa & Diana Philpott at the end of their final round.

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Chris Loog with his caddy Kerry during the top 4 shoot-out at the Molong Cup.

Sunday After the recent rain the weather gods were good to us on Sunday when we played a Canadian Foursomes event at Royal Molong.

This game is played in pairs where both players tee off and after that you play the best shot with each golf partner taking a turn until the putt is sank.

There were eighteen players and the winning team consisted of Stubba and Cookie. After seeing Stubba’s golf handicap everyone wants to play with Stubba on Sundays. I heard there was a fair bit of sledging going on in a group consisting of Al, Justin, Bro, Jye, Scott and the Ghost Walker. Al also hit a bad shot and threw his club almost as far as he had hit the ball but according to him he threw it further than the Ghost Walker’s tee shot on the third.

Justin also chipped his shot into the hole from off the green on the par three seventeenth for a birdie. The celebration with Al was reminiscent

of a golf professional having just won the US Masters tournament, completely over the top.

All the golfers know how far Jye can hit a golf ball but off the tenth tee he shanked his tee shot and it not only cleared the adjacent eleventh fairway but over the fence and not to be seen again. Just as well his golf partner Bro was playing his steady almost on the fairway golf game to save them.

Speaking of Bro, many thanks to his much better half Christine for supplying rissoles for the bbq.

Thanks also to Scott and the other volunteers for mowing the fairways yet again. We are so lucky to have all these wonderful volunteers at the golf club.

Golf is on again this Sunday, 8.30am for 9am, possibly a eighteen hole two person ambrose event.

Please note that the green fee’s for the Sunday golf competition have increased to $10 due to the need to purchase a new tractor for the mowing of the course.

MOLONG EXPRESS, Thursday 7 October 2021

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Auction

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• Permanently watered by Spring and Gap Creek, with over 3kms of double frontage and 14 dams • Steel Red River cattle yards, suitable for 150 head, in great working order • Older 4-bedroom fibro homestead + 3 bedroom cottage attached as well • 3 stand wool shed and steel sheep yards • Pastures include Rye grasses, clovers, phalaris and cocksfoot

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MOLONG EXPRESS, Thursday 7 October 2021