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Voting is in the air around Northern Grampians and Buloke Shires ELECTION time is hotting up certainly in Kara Kara Ward of the Northern Grampians Shire this week, with candidates out and about including Karen Probst candidate for the Kara Kara Ward holding a meet and greet at the Parkview Bakery last Saturday morning.

SCAN held a Meet the Candidates session on Monday night but we were unable to get it to print so that will be in the next issue of North Central News.

For Buloke voters, the two wards close in geography to the Kara Kara ward of Northern Grampians Shire are Lower Avoca ward and the Mount Jeffcott Ward.

Each of these wards have three candidates contesting two positions.

Stephen Barratt, Kevin O’Dea and Bruce Stafford will contest the Lower Avoca Ward and Daryl Warren, Graeme Milne and Charmaine Delaney for the Mount Jeffcott Ward.

Candidates Vision Stephen Barrett’s is to encourage small business development, foster green spaces and communicate council decisions effectively to concerned ratepayers in a fair and equitable manner; and monies spent economically in the shire.

Kevin O’Dea’s vision includes solving problems that will benefit the whole shire not just a certain town.

“A recent example is the AEMO towers rollout which affects the whole shire NOT just certain areas.

“We must pull together to solve this issue for the benefit of the whole shire.”

Bruce Stafford states his vision is to cultivate a vibrant, resilient and inclusive community that fosters economic growth, supports local businesses, enhances infrastructure and encourages participation in sport and recreation, whilst preserving our natural resources.

“I will prioritise community well-being and engagement, ensuring that all voices are heard and valued.”

For Daryl Warren, his vision includes fostering economic growth, enhancing public amenities, and ensuring transparent, sustainable and accountable governance.

“I believe in the power of community collaboration and will continue to advocate for the needs of residents.

“I will advocate that Council rates are used in the best interests of our community.”

Graeme Milne states that his vision for the Shire has a few different aspects.

“I want us to maintain our current financial position, [and] continue to

halt the decline in population.

“Help increase work, business and tourism opportunity, while bettering the way we carry out our core roles.

“Encourage a strong relevant Council workforce.”

Charmaine Delaney believes we should ensure we have an inclusive healthy

and connected community.

“Ensuring our vision statement is one we can aspire to and reflects the importance of attracting tourism, industry growth with housing and space to thrive while advocating for improved cost of living, well maintained roads with transparency and responsible spending.”

Above: Karen Probst, candidate for Kara Kara Ward in the Northern Grampians election (holding her promotional T Shirt) with (left to right) Carol Campbell, Colin Jesse and Prue McAlister, share coffee outside the Parkview Cafe last weekend.

Last week’s STEVE in the sky kept Kylie up all night THIS week has been awesome for those that love star-gazing.

Above: The ‘comet’, a truly once in a lifetime experience.

Below: The aurora at the old St. Arnaud Convent.

- PHOTOS: Kylie Heyman

Kylie Heyman has captured some massive light on the right hand side of the aurora which is quite rare and was only visible for about 15 minutes on 11th October.

This is known as STEVE which is space-talk for Strong Thermal Emission Velocity Enhancement.

Only formally dis-

covered in 2016, STEVE is a mysterious atmospheric phenomenon that is linked to, yet distinct from the aurora.

Kylie said it was totally mindblowing.

“I stayed up all night watching until the sunrise washed out the colours.”

Also last week for those that love star-

gazing, there was a Comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinsan – Atlas.

National Geo graphic calls the comet ‘the comet of the year’ and the reason is that this comet, which will be visible to the naked eye, orbits the sun roughly once every 80,000 years.

The last time it passed Earth humans were just migrating out of Africa..

On 12th October this particular comet reached its closest distance to Earth, only 0.472 astronomical units away, which is about 43.9 million kilometres.

In Australia, the comet is currently only visible just before sunrise in the morning sky.

Before 27th September in the southern hemisphere, the comet continued to get brighter and higher in the morning sky • Cont. page 7.

Above: The first of the portable ‘pieces’, the start of the PrePrep building, all coming together.

Blink and you would have missed the new PrePrep building landing in St. Arnaud CONSTRUCTION workers have been as busy as bees recently at the site for the new PrePrep building which will take enrolments for the 2025 year soon.

Last week many trucks bought in the prefabricated portions (about 14 in all) to the site at the Primary School and now they are putting them all together.

More pics page 3.

To the Editor

How low can we go?

Dear Editor, Just when you think society can't stoop any lower, it does.

Our enterprising grandchildren started a roadside stall selling hay at Moyreisk, including a strong and secure money container.

It was okay at the start, then the occasional bale 'went missing'.

The last straw was on Wednesday (2/10).

When the stall was checked, all of the hay was gone and the perpetrators bought their 'own tools' and destroyed the money container relieving it of its contents.

How low can humans get?

Stuart McClelland Bealiba

Why so many …

Dear Editor, Minister for Energy and Resources Lily D’Ambrosio has announced that the Golden Plains Wind Farm at Rokewood, when fully operational will be able to provide power to 765,000 homes, which is every home in regional Victoria.

My question is therefore, OK that is all of us taken care of, so why do we need so many more wind and solar farms to be proliferated through the State, most of it on the very land that does not want it.

Perhaps it is because the sharks of capitalism has seen a good way to make a buck and thanks to the Government get a handout as well.

It seems that the Government will pass the lot and worry about the consequences later, as well as the numbers of ‘not needed now’ wind farms that have been put up in regional Victoria regardless of the complaints and the stress from regional Victorians.

Questioning. from Renewables are fine but…

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK The wiser mind mourns less for what age takes away than what it leaves behind.

- William Wordsworth

We all need to have those difficult conversation THE Age Discrimination Commissioner has called for the retirement living sector to better respond to elder abuse and others have stated that retirement villages are so structured as to gouge and represents elder abuse. Australia’s retirement living sector has been called upon to introduce new nationwide strategies to better identify and respond to the abuse of residents.

Elder abuse affects one in six older Australians, including those living in retirement villages. It is a form of family violence and the consequences for the older person and their family can be just as detrimental as violence against younger women and children. Older people have a right to live free from abuse and violence and abusive behaviour is not acceptable and is not a normal part of relationships.

Some statistics Around 1 in 6 people 60 years and older experienced some form of abuse in community settings during the past year.

Rates of abuse of older people are high in nursing homes and long-term care facilities, with 2 in 3 staff reporting that they have committed abuse in the past year and the rates of abuse of older people increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.

How do we Gprevent it from happening in the first instance?

Many strategies have been tried to prevent and respond to abuse of older people, but evidence for the effectiveness of most of these interventions is limited at present. Strategies considered most promising include caregiver interventions, which provide services to relieve the burden of caregiving; money management programmes for older adults vulnerable to financial exploitation; helplines and emergency shelters; and multi-disQld required often ciplinary teams, as the responses A 4217 criminal juscut across many systems, including tice, health care, mental health care, adults protective services and long-term 1 800care.

652 284 In some countries, F the health sector has taken a leading role in raising public concern about E while in others the social abuse of older people, welfare sector has taken the lead. Probably the most important preventative measure would be to combat ageism; that would entail generating more and better data on prevalence and on risk and protective factors; develop and scale up cost–effective solutions and another could be to raise funds to tackle the issue.

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close to you to better understand your wishes.

If you are thinking of nominating someone to make decisions for you in G the future, check that they are willing to take on this responsibility.

Make sure they understand and respect your wishes and will be able to communicate these effectively at a time when you will be unable to do so.

Don’t feel pressured to make immediate decisions you are not comfortable with. This could include being asked to lend money to help family members. It is important to take the time you need and to seek independent advice if appropriate. There are services that can help you and provide advice. There are organisations that work with people to build their resilience and resolve difficult emotional or financial personal circum1 800education 652 284 stances through counselling services, F programs, mediation and dispute resolution services or working with a psychologist to address mental stress If you have concerns, act as soon as possible.

Many options exist. You may want to start by talking to a friend you trust or your doctor. Help is out there. The abuse of older adults is everyone’s business.

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STRENGTHEN and INCREASE the HEART and SOUL of KARA KARA Ward VOTE 1 - for a Candidate who Resides in the Ward VOTE 1 - for a Fresh, Can Do, Creative and Optimistic Point of View

Above: With the blink of an eye around 14 pieces come together at the St. Arnaud Primary School site this week.

VOTE 1 - for the Candidate who 'Puts People First' and wants Answers not Excuses or any Bureaucratic Spin

Right: The ‘pieces’ line up waiting to be added to the jigsaw that is the PrePrep building complex.

St. Arnaud Police report Refusing a breath test St. Arnaud Police impounded two vehicles in one day.

In the past week, a lady from Carapooee was involved in a minor car crash.

Police attended her address where she refused a preliminary breath test.

The lady was interviewed for refusing a preliminary breath test and driving whilst suspended, and the vehicle was impounded for 30 days at a cost of $1,880.00.

bikes (even trail bikes) being ridden on public roads are required to be registered and the rider is to hold a motorcycle licence.

Speeding driver On 10th October 2024 Police detected a St. Arnaud man driving on the Wimmera Highway, Traynors

Lagoon at a speed of 166km/h in a 100km/h zone.

The man was interviewed by Police, his licence was immediately suspended for 12 months and his car impounded at a cost of $1820.00.

The driver will be summoned to the St. Arnaud Magistrates’ Court at a later date.

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Hooning on trail bike Later that day, Police were informed of a male hooning around St. Arnaud township on a trail bike.

The trailbike was seen driving down Alma Street across Napier Street.

Police tracked down the 18-year-old male and he was interviewed for riding a motorbike whilst unlicensed and riding an unregistered motorbike.

His trail bike was impounded for 30 days at a cost of $1,820.00.

Both drivers will be summoned to the Magistrates’ Court at a later date.

This is a timely reminder that motor-

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Charlton 100 Years Ago: 15th – 18th October 1924 Ruts and Scours Jolts and jars are the options of

the motorist who approaches the Yeungroon Hall these days.

Ruts and scours

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threaten his peace of mind and the safety of his springs.

One crossing in particular is regarded by the residents of the district as none too safe, even for a wheat wagon.

The time is fast approaching when the carting of the golden grain will be the order of the day; and Yeungroon district people think something should be done to this part of the road immediately.

It is not merely a matter of public convenience, but the saving of Shire money, because it is pointed out that, if the work is not done now, it will cost much more later.

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was provided by the ladies of the district.

Inter-School Champions Meeting Inglewood in the final, the Higher Elementary School girls retained the basket-ball trophy.

The visitors travelled on the preceding afternoon, and were billeted at the homes of Inglewood girls, the young hostesses entertaining them that evening at a pleasant social in the school.

The match was witnessed by a number of interested spectators.

The game was closely contested for the first two quarters; but, as the play progressed, Charlton got a lead and won by a good margin.

The final scores were:- Charlton 23; Inglewood 14. The goalthrowers for the winners were L. Jeffrey, 14; G. Bertoli, 9.

Charlton team: Ida Hando (captain), Janie Paterson, Dorothy Dew, Alice Arundell, Gladys Bertoli, Lorna Jeffrey, Gwen Edwards.

Excellent and enjoyable was the tournament at Mackie’s Woolshed Court, Glenloth.

Mr and Mrs T. Stewart won the mixed doubles, while Messrs William and J. Pryse secured the prize for the gentlemen’s doubles. Afternoon tea was served under the trees.

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Rev. W. G. Fitzgerald presided.

The Superintendent (Mr G. S. Hudgson), presented a report showing that the school was making good progress, especially in the matter of staff.

Satisfactory general working and financial position were revealed by the Secretary (Mr G. J. Waterson).

Prizes were – Girls: Senior - Edie Paterson 1; Netta Biender 2; Emily Kirk 3.

Intermediate - Rosie James 1; Connie Lawrence 2; Ida Fitzgerald 3. Junior – Meta Biender 1; Kathleen O’Donnell 2; Gwen McHutchinson 3 . B o ys: Senior – William Hudgson 1; Gordon Fitzgerald 2; William Fitzgerald 3.

Intermediate – Malcolm Hudgson 1; John Paterson 2; Jas Paterson 3. Junior – George Paterson 1; Ian James 2; L ance McMaster 3.

Kindergarten – Cliff Hudgson, Bert Paterson and Pearl Paterson equal 1.

Buckrabanyule The local dip is now open; and so that days may be allotted flock owners should send in the number of sheep that are to undergo the process.

On behalf of the Yeungroon and Yeungroon East Tennis Clubs, a successful dance was held in the Hall.

There were fully 50 couples present, and they enjoyed themselves immensely to the piano, music played by Miss Scarce.

Messrs Eric White and W. Walker officiated as MCs. A splendid supper

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Above: The Fol Gilmore advertisement.

The secretary is Mr W. G. Dunkley.

Building Activity Charlton and District is the scene of a good deal of new building at the present time.

Mr Foll Gilmore has in course of construction a 9-roomed brick bungalow residence for Mr G. Wright, Springbank, and this must be the largest

- by Charlton Golden Grains Museum house in Charlton, with one exception.

It is within three weeks of completion.

The new 5–roomed fibro-cement residence of the bungalow type for Mr John T. Hall, Buckrabanyule, is within a week of completion.

(Information from East Charlton Tribune)

Plan for bringing more building surveyors to Regional Victoria NEW methods to speed up local housing and planning approvals across the Wimmera and Mallee regions are being investigated with a feasibility study and shared services pilot aimed at bringing more Municipal Building Surveyor services to local councils.

Minister for Regional Development Gayle Tierney said the initiative will make it easier for regional councils to access the building surveyor services they need, helping to fast-track property development in communities like the Wimmera and Mallee.

"We're proud to work with Rural Councils Victoria to back innovative ideas such as shared services, supporting rural communities to deliver the housing and infrastructure essential for their economic growth."

The trial will be led

by Yarriambiack Shire Council who will work in partnership with Buloke, Hindmarsh and Loddon shires, as well as Swan Hill Rural City Council.

Building surveyors work across the state to

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The Hub will provide a Municipal Building Surveyor service that can be engaged in a shared manner by all five local councils, instead of councils needing to engage individual services.

The third phase will evaluate the program and lead to recommendations that can potentially be replicated across other regional councils.

The feasibility study will run until early 2026, and the outcomes will then be shared widely with all rural and regional Councils, so other regions can consider setting up their own Hubs to speed up approvals.

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Beautiful and exotic orchids on display IF you are a fan of the beautiful and exotic orchid, the collection of graceful Orchids would make you bloom and would be sure to inspire you.

The St. Arnaud Orchid Show was a

breath of fresh air in the town hall this weekend and the blooms were we think even better this year than last.

The creative displays convinced all in attendance that growers have creativity in volumes.

Above: Bette and Ralph Wacker with their huge display that was a sure winner.

Below: Helen Rigby is all in her “Love Shack” display.

Above: Kim Ferguson with her winning display ‘Potty about Orchids’.

She is displaying the sash for Grand Champion Orchid.

Right: One of those creative displays that caught our photographer’s eye.

Below: Another creative winning display.

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Last week’s STEVE in the sky kept Kylie up all night • From page 1.

Since then the comet was at its closest point to the Sun where it will gradually became obscured by the Sun and much harder to see.

Being close to the Sun is both a blessing and a curse for those trying to catch a glimpse of the comet.

An orbit that gets relatively close to the Sun is important for comets to have a bright nucleus (the main bulk of the comet) and large tail.

As the comet survived its trip around the Sun it became easier to see in the evening sky from 14th October as it travelled away from us.

To see it then, look low towards the horizon in the west, immediately after sunset.

Above: The aurora lights kept this photographer up all night.

PHOTO: Kylie Heyman

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Public Place Recycling New business takes off on a spectacular Saturday NEW business Lilac Home and Garden, next door to the La Cochon Rose which held its October Market last weekend, had numerous visitors come to say hello and marvel at the displays of old, antique and memorabilia.

Above: (left to right) Trish Petty, Annette Driscoll who dropped in the have a look and wish the ladies best wishes, and Narelle Gust.

The Rotary Club of St. Arnaud

Coffee Cups Recycle the lid but NOT the cup Did you know that disposable cups DO NOT belong in recycling bins at home or in public?

This is because cardboard coffee cups have a plastic lining that makes them hard to recycle. So they must go in general rubbish bins.

The Rotary Club of St Arnaud is conducting a 'Christmas Toy Drive'.

Our Club's ultimate goal is to be able to provide a present to each child enrolled at the St. Arnaud Primary School, St. Patrick's Primary School and the St. Arnaud Early Learning Centre.

The amount of presents we wish to provide would be for approximately 260 children.

To achieve this, we seek support and any donations from the community.

The total number of gifts will depend on the amount of donations received.

Please consider assisting our Club to reach this goal by donating to the St. Arnaud Rotary Club at the North Central News or by contacting one of the following Rotarian's: Peter Marland: 0487 951 055 Russell Steel: 0455 133 498 Luke Hanley: 0429 890 868

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St. Arnaud 100 Years Ago: 10th – 16th October 1924 Annual Hospital Wood Bee The Hospital Secretary Mr G H Osborne and Mr W Wright chairman of the Wood Bee Committee led the procession of heavily loaded horse drawn vehicles from the old fire station to the hospital.

Those who donated wood were Telford Bros waggon drawn by 6 horses, W H Proctor waggon drawn by 5 horses, H Storer, S J Kelly, Robinson Bros, P Aber, R Watson, Medlyn Bros, waggons drawn by 4 horses, C A Wandel waggon drawn by 3 horses, T and H Johns, W A Wright vehicles drawn by 2 horses, J McCahon dray, P Haden, G Jamison and Master S Westcott spring carts.

Drapery Changes Hands Dimelow & Co has purchased the wellknown draper y ‘Devonshire House’ from the Estate of Mr Alex Miller [dec] for £2,500.

The brick shop has a frontage to Napier St of 36 ft with plate glass show windows and a depth of 153 ft, and at the back of the building are five WB rooms, which will be used as a factory.

The Miller Estate intend disposing of simular businesses in Bendigo and Maryborough.

Accident William Reither was driving a buggy into town with a consignment of cream and was approaching the Navarre Road railway crossing when the train driver blew the whistle.

The startled horse, jumped into the cattle pit and William was thrown out when the train struck the back of the buggy.

Mr Woodford and Mr Cahill took him to the hospital in a lorry driven by Mr F O’Shea.

The horse, which suffered a bad cut on the shoulder, was taken care of by Mr Hall.

William is in a serious condition with several broken ribs, bruises and concussion.

at Beazleys Bridge Hall and the following day a concert and dance at Stuart Mill for Queen of Pastoral Interests Miss Mary Edwards.

Dance at L ogan Mechanics Hall, plus a rabbit drive for Queen of Sport Miss Ivy Proctor

Deaths Mrs Marion Morley relict of George Morley of Swanwater West died age 74 years.

Mr Edward Coyne former butcher of Moolerr and later slaughterman for St. Arnaud butcher J Crone, died at Geelong West.

The death occurred in Portland of Lesley the 10-year-old daughter of former St. Arnaud residents Rev Canon and Mrs Coupe.

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Result of Competition

Well-known player Ivor Goltz was presented with a travel rug prior to his moving to Manangatang.

He was also a member of the Fire Brigade.

A sheep weight guessing competition held in aid of the Queen of Pastoral Interests, Miss Mary Edwards resulted in a tie between S Haslam and L Wells, who both guessed 87 lbs, the correct weight being 87 lbs 2 ozs.

The sheep, which was donated by Mr A Raeburn of Paradise, was sold and the money divided by the two men.

This week’s Fund Raisers Euchre and dance at Mechanics Hall for Queen of Commerce Miss Isabel Crone, with the euchre won by Mrs J Rowe and Mr J J Ogburn.

Debate ‘Is the World Growing Better?’ followed by a dance at Traynors Lagoon Hall for Queen of Agricultural Miss Molly Barton.

Euchre and dance

Traynors Lagoon Rifle Club A competition at 800 yards resulted in a draw between J Clarke

and R Cossens [49 each] and in a shoot off was won by Clarke.

Court James Birthisel and Brian Malone were both fined 10/-for driving vehicles without lights.

Stagecoach licences with granted to H W Shaw, C Hines, H C Battersby and A Baensch.

William Huxtable was fined £1 for shouting and stamping his feet at the Town Hall pictures and Harry Willoughby was fined 5/- for fighting over a

- by Heather Pritchard seat at the same picture show.

Sale Estate W H Duncan [dec], all his properties in the township of Navarre – store, baker shop, butcher shop and dwelling, fruit shop and dwelling, Post Office and dwelling, Coffee Palace, a private residence of 6 rooms, 2 cottages both of 4 rooms, sale yards able to hold 5,000 sheep, with office for removal, plus 13 building allotments.

Police investigate break-in at the Ballarat election office VICTORIA Police were called to the Ballarat City Council election office after a reported break-in overnight (last Wednesday/Thursday night), with the intruders forcing their way into a locked zone used to store valuable items.

The Victorian Electoral Commission can confirm that a small amount of petty cash and a box containing 1,350 unmarked ballot papers for the Ballarat City Council election were taken from the premises.

Electoral Commissioner Sven Bluemmel assured voters that while electoral theft is a serious offence, the unmarked ballot papers pose no risk to the integrity of the election as they could not be used to vote in this election.

“For security rea-

sons and to protect the integrity of the election, only ballot papers returned to us inside completed ballot paper envelopes are able to be included in the count,” Mr Bluemmel said.

“We thank our election office staff for their quick response and for quickly reporting it to local police.

Anyone with information that can assist police in relation to this matter is urged to contact Crime Stoppers Victoria on 1800 333 000.

Information can be provided anonymously.

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The treat of Violin and Piano Classics at St. Arnaud Town Hall ST. ARNAUD will be treated to Mendelssohn, Franck and Chopin by Adelaide born musicians Jonathon Glonek and Nicky Poznak on Thursday 24th October.

The two musical artists are bringing world class virtuoso programs to regional audiences in Victoria and New South Wales from October 18th to 26th First performing as a violinist at age seven, Jonathon has enjoyed 53 years of continuous work with the violin and has a staggering 130 different programs under his belt.

He has performed in many parts of the world, including private concerts for royalty, and has won glowing reviews for his rich, powerful sound and intense musical style but also a particular approach that makes classical music accessible.

Living back in Australia after many years abroad Jonathon has taken to presenting dozens of regional locations and would like to travel around the country.

“Country people are the backbone of the nation, and I can’t think of a better way to get to know Australia.

“I’ve given many concerts elsewhere in the world and glad I have made it backhome in time to have this experience.

“Classical music is such a difficult undertaking.

“I not only find myself practising for longer hours but also with much greater care despite my experience.

“Being an instrumentalist is an entire lifestyle with diet and exercise very much central to the preparation process and keeping the machine oiled.

“At the end of the day, you have to make it work for the audience as a form of entertainment or it is a waste of time.”

The programs draw on some of the greatest classical works ever written.

The violin concerto is by Felix Mendelssohn and the Sonatas by Beethoven and Franck with a series of Nocturne Themed miniatures by Chopin, Debussy and Faure.

Above: Jonathon Glonek, Adelaide born musician, performing 24th October in the Town Hall.

Below: Nicky Poznak will perform with Jonathon on 24th October on piano.

“We are playing so much all the time anyway it makes sense to go for the major works of the repertoire and deliver world class programs in our visits to regional Australia. The audiences are a delight to perform for and really appreciate hearing this level of music” Pianist Nicky Poznak is currently undertaking advanced studies at the University of Adelaide.

“I met Nicky Poznak at a lunchtime recital a year ago.

“She’d chosen a master work which is notoriously difficult; Carnaval by Schuman.

“Everyone was waiting for her to show up and she came flying through the door from the car park, went straight to the piano without a word and gave a powerful account of this difficult work.

“It was very impressive and unusual to see

not only such a great command of the instrument but also the rich intense sound and deep characterful musicality.

“I’ve not a doubt that she will become a performing artist of great note.”

About the violin Jonathon said that people often ask about his instrument.

“There is a lot of romanticism about having some exotic old Italian violin.

“But more than often than not they are fragile antiques that perhaps should not be moved around too much.

“You wouldn’t put a Model T Ford on a racetrack so why do the equivalent with a violin.

“I use a fine serviceable modern made instrument that works beautifully well and is more realistically affordable,” Jonathon said.

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In The Paddock Plenty of wool from the sheep’s back came off in the Shearing Pavilion Fairy floss, show bags, show jumping, carnival rides and of course the local cook off between the best cooks in the area are all part of the Country shows, but over the last few years another one of the main attractions at the St. Arnaud show is the shearing competition.

The St. Arnaud Sports Shear and Quick Shear events are becoming a very popular place to be and attracts shearers and wool handlers from far and wide to compete for the combined prize pool of approximately $20,000 including cash and shearing prizes.

Not only do all entries have the opportunity to win cash and prizes, upon entry all competitors go into the draw for a $1000 Heiniger hand piece, just for competing.

On Saturday the Sports Shear competition had already filled all positions prior to

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With a full board of 60 registered competitors between the shearing and wool handling events. Russell Coates from Elders said it was a great day and he was pleased with the number of entries received.

“With the support from sponsors and donations, the prize pool is well worth shearing those 10 sheep on a Saturday afternoon, it could be that you get paid anything from $500 to $1000 for shearing just 10 sheep if you are good enough.

“Not even a leaking roof from the muchneeded downpour could dampen our day.”

The Sports Shear event finished with all presentations to the winners.

As the day turned into a slightly chilly evening and the night

— By Glendon Hancock

THE Australian wool market has recorded a strong overall upward movement in this series, with currency fluctuations only playing a partial role in the rises.

On the first selling day (Tuesday) only Melbourne and Fremantle were in operation.

The individual Micron Price Guides (MPGs) for merino fleece rose between 11 and 57 cents, Fremantle recording the largest increases, as the West did not enjoy the gains on offer on the final day of the last series.

The AWEX Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) rose by 8 cents but due to a sharp fall in the AUD, in USD terms it dropped by 15 US cents.

This 23-cent difference between the two was the largest difference between the two EMIs since March 2023, where the difference was 24 cents.

On the second day (Wednesday) all three centres were in operation and

the market continued to rise unabated.

By the end of the day the merino fleece MPGs had risen by between 10 and 88 cents, this time Sydney playing catch up and posting the largest gains.

The EMI rose by 23 cents, this was the largest of the current season and the largest daily increase in the EMI since February 2023.

The EMI also rose in USD terms, gaining the 15 cents it lost on the first day.

On the final day, only Sydney was in operation, due to a Monday Public Holiday in NSW, the 4,752 bales on offer was the smallest national daily offering of Australian wool since 2013.

The market rose again, with the EMI adding a further 4 cents.

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The EMI closed the week at 1,139 cents, the 35cent weekly rise was the largest since July 2023.

The 96-cent weekly rise in the 18.0-micron MPG in the West was the largest individual MPG increase since the final sale of the 2023 calendar year (14th of December), where three figure rises were recorded.

The large rises have encouraged sellers to the market, pushing next week's national offering up to 42,005 bales.

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Above: (left to right) Elders manager Scott Cameron with the winners of Sailor Lloyd local shearing event Ben Lloyd, Nigel Greenaway and Broderick McIntyre. event started, the Quick Shears certainly warmed everyone up.

This year was the 2nd year of the local shearer event, each year the event is named after a different shearer, this year it was the Sailor Lloyd event, open to local shearers it’s an event that the aim is to not only get the wool off the quickest but also with

the best quality.

Interest this year from local shearers Jamie and Heath Beavis, Nigel Greenaway, Broderick McIntyre and Ben and Sam Lloyd had them competing for the privileged local title.

With it being a close competition, the eventual winners were Ben Lloyd, Nigel Greenaway and

Broderick McIntyre taking home the prize money.

The Quick Shear evening had 50 competitors in the three different divisions, which was a larger entrant list than last year.

The large crowd enjoyed the spectacle of the shearers being able to shear sheep in under 30 seconds in

the Open section, and to add to the atmosphere, Keith Turner provided the popular songs that everyone seemed to enjoy.

This event takes a lot of organizing, Russell Coates and the Elders team should be congratulated on running such a well-run event.

Here’s to a bigger and even better 2025.

Northern Grampians Shire seniors enjoying action-packed calendar in October SHINING a spotlight on its senior residents this month, the Northern Grampians Shire Council (NGSC) is offering an action-packed calendar of activities and events.

NGSC is a longtime supporter of Victorian Seniors Festival, which runs from 1st to 31st October each year.

The festival creates thousands of opportunities for older Victorians to partici-

pate in free or low-cost entertainment and events across the state.

Staff from the organisation’s Thrive 50-plus Healthy Ageing Hubs, Community Care and Northern Grampians Libraries teams have

compiled the region’s events calendar with support from Western Victoria Primary Health Network.

NGSC chief executive Brent McAlister said Seniors Month was a great success so far, with plenty of positive feedback from both staff and participants.

“For the month of October, we are cele-

Rotary gets a boost to its Toy Drive Above: Rotary Club of St. Arnaud had a pleasant surprise last week when the Salvation Army donated new toys for the Rotary Club Christmas Toy Drive. You can donate new toys by contacting any Rotarian member or drop into the North Central News.

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brating our seniors and their ongoing contribution to the shire – whether as volunteers or in the workforce, community leaders or carers, grandparents or advocates,” he said.

“We think it’s vitally important to increase the social connectedness of older people and their communities.

“This year’s theme is ‘Explore. Engage.

Evolve.’ – and what better place to do that in than our fantastic shire?

“The theme encourages older Victorians to stay curious and connected by exploring new activities, meeting new people and changing how we think about ageing.

“I encourage any senior resident who does not have a Seniors Month brochure to pick one up to ensure they don’t miss out on all the free and low-cost entertainment on offer.”

The brochures are available from Thrive 50-plus hubs, libraries and customer service offices in Stawell and St. Arnaud, along with Stawell Sports and Aquatic Centre.

The centre hosted a free day of activities on

Monday, 14th October, including classes, gym and pool access and morning tea.

T h e r e we r e t wo seniors concerts, with attendees who enjoyed Frank Powell’s rendition of hits from the ’50s and ’60s in St Arnaud on 9th October.

Other activities in St. Arnaud included man therapy, active for life classes, a movie screening, St. Arnaud Orchid Show and a country music show, all last week.

Activities in both

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St. Arnaud 60 Years Ago: October 1964 Engagements Norma Pedrazzi and Leonard Long.

Robert Burgess and Jeanette Campbell.

Joyce Petrie and Syd Monti.

Arthur Gillingham and Ann Iles.

Raymond Burgess and Nea Leonie Rush

Weddings Sandra Wall and Barrie Byrne.

Sandra Lovel and Glen Savage.

Births Val and Clive Hancock a daughter Tricia Anne.

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Lynch a daughter Vicki Anne.

Mr and Mrs Harry [Mick] Crowhurst a son Geoffrey Peter.

Dorothy and Peter Rogers a son Murray Scott.

Frank and Joyce Scilini a daughter Anne Maree.

Wendy and Geoff L ovel a daughter Suzanne Wendy.

Deaths Patrick Devitt age 87.

Thomas Francis Rowe age 70.

Ernest Moore age 84.

Mrs Agnes Crone age 98.

Mrs Wilma Downes

by Heather Pritchard age 29.

Mrs Eva Reese age 71.

George Pole age 81.

Stanley Pamphilion age 70.

Memorial Clock The St Arnaud Benevolent Society placed a clock in the McDonald Hall in memory of Mrs V Mitchell who had given 53 years’ service to the Society.

Mrs Mitchell who died last year was also a member of the CWA, Red Cross, RSL Aux, Hospital Aux and Library Committee.

The decision to participate is completely voluntary.

To read the Request for Expression of Interest and register your interest, please visit AusTender www.tenders.gov.au - and search for Restoring our Rivers.

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community-led digital inclusion campaign and we are thrilled by the opportunity to help our community members improve their digital skills and feel safer and more confident online,” Mr McAlister said.

Victorian Seniors Card holders could explore Victoria with free festival travel from 6th to 13th October.

People can call the council on (03) 5358 8700 to make an event booking or inquiry.

The Australian Government, represented by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, is inviting Expressions of Interests (EOIs) from water right owners across the Southern Connected Murray-Darling Basin who may want to sell their water in 2025.

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towns will conclude with ‘Talking about your generation’ documentary screenings on 31st October.

‘Get Online Week’ coincides with Victorian Seniors Festival and runs to 20th October, enabling seniors to benefit from a range of activities such as cyber safety sessions, iPad Basics and Canva lessons and how to search for music or recipes online.

“Get Online Week is Australia’s largest,

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Unscheduled Council Meeting A Council Meeting will be held at 12.30pm on Monday, 21 October 2024 in the Council Chamber, Pleasant Creek Historic Precinct, Stawell.

The purpose of the meeting is to consider: • Annual Report 2023-24 • Quarterly Finance Report The Council Meeting is open to members of the public and will be livestreamed to council’s YouTube channel. A link to view the meeting online will be available on council’s website at www.ngshire.vic.gov.au/Council/Council-Meetings BRENT McALISTER CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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Regular visitors will be delighted to see a number of gardens which have been part of the festival for many years, together with thirteen exciting new gardens to discover.

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An overview of the gardens can also be found on the website.

You can stay up to date and see some behind-the-scenes action by following the festival on Facebook @CastlemaineDistrictFe stivalOfGardens and Instagram @festivalofgardens or by signing up for the occasional enewsletter from the website.

Entry to each garden costs $5 per adult, children free.

Payment is by cash, direct to the gardener at the gate.

Bus groups are welcome at most properties.

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CFA warn hefty penalties loom for escaped burn-offs CFA is urging Victorians to take extra precautions while burning-off ahead of the Fire Danger Period (FDP) to avoid penalties and unnecessary use of emergency services resources.

L ast year, CFA responded to 819 callouts for escaped burn- offs between January and December, with 48% (396 incidents) occurring in September, October, and November alone.

This concerning trend appears to be ongoing in 2024, with CFA already having responded to 37 incidents between 1st and 20th September.

CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan says this number is far too high and emphasised the widespread impact escaped burn- offs have.

"We are aiming for a significant reduction in escaped burn-off incidents this season as we head towards the FDP," Jason said.

"Last year's numbers, especially during Spring, placed an unnecessary strain on CFA crews, neighbouring properties, and the community.

"Letting a burn-off escape during the FDP can result in severe penalties, including heavy fines and liability for damages caused."

Under the CFA Act, penalties for allowing a burn-off to escape during a declared FDP can include fines up to $23,710, 12 months imprisonment, or both.

The penalty is doubled if an escape occurs on a Total Fire Ban Day. District 22 Assistant Chief Fire Officer Rohan Taylor highlighted the impact of a recent incident in Violet Town.

"We were called to a grass and scrub fire in Violet Town just after 1pm.

It quickly became clear that it was an escaped burn- off," Rohan said.

"We deployed five tankers to control the fire, which burned a relatively large area. It

required a significant effort to contain, and while it occurred in cooler weather, the situation could have been

far worse under warmer conditions."

Rohan stressed that this incident underscores the exact scenario CFA is trying to avoid.

The Violet Town incident was not regis-

tered online as a burnoff, which added additional challenges for responders.

"The most important steps are registering your burnoff, ensuring you have the tools to manage it,

and monitoring it closely," Rohan added.

"We strongly encourage residents to clean up their properties before the bushfire season, but safety must always come first.

"With warmer and

drier conditions predicted for this fire season, it's more critical than ever to handle burn-offs responsibly."

For more information or to register your burn-off, visit the CFA website.

Exciting start to St. Arnaud tennis season IT is an exciting start to the summer tennis season for the St Arnaud & District Lawn Tennis Club!

With Will Jackson at the helm as returning President, the Annual General meeting saw an encouraging generational change in the allocation of committees with all positions filled, many by the younger membership.

Jake Male returns as Vice President, Treasurer is Sharyn Er win with K atie Bourke and Alex Baldwin sharing the secretarial role following the passing of long-term Secretary, Lorys Greenall.

Other committee members are Rogan Hando, Luke Jackson, Wendy Shaw, John Goode, and Thomas Watts.

Junior Tennis will

be ably coordinated

by Sam and Jake Male, Rogan Hando and Luke Jackson while The Grounds Committee, assisting the Greenkeeper John “Sanga” Goode comprises Mitch Bourke, Thomas Watts and Jake Male.

Will is confident that the Club under his leadership will continue to manage the tennis complex, which also is home to the St. Arnaud Playgroup, as a much-enjoyed community asset, to the high standard set in the past, for the benefit of district residents.

There is a buzz about the Club with a real family vibe, an influx of new players, a social calendar pre-

pared, and new awards proposed.

There is still room for new players to join the buzz!

Annual Adult, Tertiary and Social Memberships are offered.

Social membership entitles social players to full court usage for the season.

The North Central L awn Tennis Association (Birchip, Charlton, Donald, Nullawil, St. Arnaud and Wycheproof) draw commenced last Saturday afternoon, 12th October with St Arnaud entering two teams, St. Arnaud and Kara Kara.

Up in the sticks St. Arnaud put up a creditable effort against last year’s premiers, Nullawil, going down 91-110

games (4-6 points).

Winning the Men’s Doubles 38-30 games, and the Mixed Doubles 34-33 games was insufficient to cover the 19-47 loss in the Ladies Doubles at the hands of the experienced Sheahan, Pollington and Bartram combinations.

Three set winners were Will Jackson, Sam and Jake Male.

Down the road at Wycheproof, Kara Kara had a resounding victory 141—115 over Wycheproof to commence the season top of the ladder.

With three set winners Bailey Durward, Luke and Ned Jackson leading the way, wins in the Men’s Doubles (54-25 games) and Mixed Doubles (51-42 games) were sufficient to overcome a loss in

- Contributed the Ladies Doubles (36-48 games) with Kim Nevill showing her colours as a three-set winner.

The NCLTA ladder after the first round is: Kara Kara 8, Wirrim 8, Nullawil 6, St Arnaud 4, Charlton 2, Wycheproof 2, Donald 0, Birchip 0.

Next Saturday Next Saturday Kara Kara tackles Nullawil, while St. Arnaud faces Donald, both matches at home, The Club is holding a Junior Tennis “Come and Try” morning for Grade 1-Year 9 budding players between 10-11 am, on Saturday October 19th.

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Fast finish sinks Saints ST. ARNAUD Division One bowlers appeared to be cruising towards victory in their first round of North Central Pennant bowls last Saturday, until they were torpedoed by Wycheproof.

St. Arnaud was leading by 10 shots, 58 to 48 after 20 ends had been played, but were outscored by the tenacious Wycheproof, 28 shots to just 6 shots over the last five ends, giving Wycheproof a well-earned 12 shot win.

St. Arnaud’s Terry McSwain, Alan Welsh, Tony Marland and Paul Micallef were tied at 11 all af ter 13 ends against Paul Wellington’s four but dropped 6 shots on the next end.

They managed to get back to 18 - 19, but lost the last 5 ends.

Ashley Dyke, Phil McRae, Col Marchment, and Darren Shepherd led Jon Grylls’ four 18 – 9 af ter 15 ends but scored only 2 shots to Wycheproof’s 15 shots in the last 10 ends.

The one bright spot for St. Arnaud was Steve Zsigmond, Maurie Wood, Laurie Goodwin and Tom Amos, this four managing a hard-fought 4 shot win over Grant Alan’s side.

Great leading by Tom Amos and some telling shots by skipper Steve Zsigmond, particularly his last bowl, gave the home four a 4 shot win.

A first game win for Laurie Goodwin who also bowled well.

Match details Division 1 S. Zsigmond 26 shots def G. Allan 22 shots A. Dyke 20 shots lost to J. Grylls 24 shots T. McSwain 18 shots lost to P. Wellington 30 shots St. Arnaud 64 shots were defeated by Wycheproof 76 shots 2 points to 10 points.

Other Division one round one results Donald Golf 76 shots def Donald 63 shots – 10 pts to 2 pts Country Club 88 shots def Boort 52 shots -- 12 pts to 0 pts

Wedderburn 116 shots def Charlton 51 shots – 12 pts to 0 pts.

Ladder pts Wedderburn 12 Country Club 12 Donald Golf 10 Wycheproof 10 St. Arnaud 2 Donald 2 Boort 0 Charlton 0 Division Two Wycheproof were 25 shot winners over St. Arnaud.

St. Arnaud managed to salvage one point with Gar y Shinners, John Prendergast, Craig Cheesman and Anne McNally managing to score 2 shots on the last end for a draw

- Contributed against J. McKay. Kerr yn Dyke, Wayne Rourke, Peter Duncan and Garry Smith were leading Don Denny 17 -14 after 14 ends but crashed to a 14 shot loss.

Lloyd Goddard, Colin Coates, Gerald McIntyre and Jason Barrow were 4 shots down after 15 ends but won only 3 of the last ten ends for an 11 shot loss to Rob Grylls.

Match details G. Shinners 23 drew with J. McKay 23 L. Goddard 15 lost to R. Grylls 26 K. Dyke 19 lost to D, Denny 33.

St. Arnaud 57 shots lost to Wycheproof 82 shots – 1 point to 11 points Other Division 2 results

- Contributed

Above: St. Arnaud Division One bowler Tony Marland concentrating hard watched by his Wycheproof opponents.

Donald Golf 86 def Donald 57 – 10 points to 2 .

Country Club 80 shots def Boort 59 shots – 10 points to 2.

Charlton 77 shots def Wedderburn 73 shots – 10 points to 2.

Ladder Wycheproof 11 Donald Golf 10 Country Club 10 Charlton 10 Wedderburn 2 Boort 2 Donald 2 St. Arnaud 1

Next Week’s games Donald Golf v St. Arnaud Country Club v Donald Charlton v Boort Wy c h e p r o o f v Wedderburn.

Mid week bowls begins ST. ARNAUD Midweek Pennant team travelled to Boort for Round 1.

We welcomed Alan Welsh and Paul Micallef to our team.

They both teamed with Gary Shinners and Marg McRae to take on Thelma Moresi’s team.

After being down 11-0 on the 7th end, they scored 9 on the next 4 ends to be down 9 –12.

St. Arnaud kept in touch to be down 10 –14 after the 14th end, only to see Thelma’s

team win the next 5 ends to take the lead 21-14.

Alan’s team tried hard but went down 1725.

Lloyd Goddard’s team couldn't match John Gibson’s team, who all seemed to be playing well.

Boort won 14 of the first 17 ends to be up 29 –5.

St. Arnaud managed to outscore Boort on the last 8 ends 10-3

- Contributed to go down 15-32.

Phil McRae's team of Marie Hufer, Marg McIntyre and Andrea Tyler played Laurie Maxted’s team.

Although losing the first 2 ends, they only lost 2 more ends before lunch to be up 17-6.

A 6 on the 15th end helped them to a comfortable win 31 – 11 Final scores - Boort 68 shots 10 points defeated St. Arnaud 63 shots 2 points.

Doubles for Ash, Danny and Greg

Above: New St. Arnaud bowler Alan Welsh lines up to bowl.

Above: Wycheproof Division 2 bowler Rob Grylls in action while St. Arnaud’s Lloyd Goddard gets ready to bowl

AT Maryborough on Wednesday 19yo Charli Masotti, who is in her 1st year of race driving, drove her second career winner when “One Off” continued the good form of the Ashley Ainsworth stable.

Inside running

by Archie

Not only did that win give Ashley a double for the day but it was a breeding double for “Doc” Hargreaves and a siring double for the Berrimal stallion “Danny Bouchea” following their success with “Poppy Popstar” earlier in the day.

When the former NSW trained 2yo filly “Foresight” won at Bendigo it was the second winner in a week for renown horse educator Clinton McSwain.

Clinton is one of the many local harness racing participants that are benefiting by the Bendigo Club racing weekly.

The Michael Gadsden trained “Bizzness Class” once more displayed his likeness for the Kilmore track when he won a heat of the Cranbourne 10,000 there on Thursday night.

Last and off the back of the pack at the 600m point the 5yo driven by Luke Dunne rounded the field up in

the last 400m to win by a head taking his Kilmore record to four starts for two wins, a second and a third.

The final is at Cranbourne on October 20.

A part owner of “Bizzness Class” is Allan MacDonald and the next afternoon 500ks away from Kilmore at Mildura Luke was successful aboard “Surfin At Midnight” who is trained by Allan MacDonald.

At the Ararat meeting on Sunday night the Stawell based Ainsworth brothers, Jason and Toby each trained a winner.

Jason drove his winner “Gerrale” ($16) in race 3 and then Toby’s wife Ada Massa won on the $2.00 fav. “The Silent Assassin” in following race.

Today they race at Hamilton, tonight at Bendigo and next Sunday the Victorian Trotters Derby heats will be run at Maryborough.

The NZ bred gelding bought up its second win for the stable when it won one of the two races on the programme restricted to concession drivers.

In third place was the winner's stablemate “Asharah” who was driven by Ada Massa.

The first trot on the programme was won by “Poppy Popstar”, trained by Tarah McNamara and driven

by Michael Bellman.

The 5yo “Danny Bouchea” mare who was bred at Kurraca by Greg Hargreaves had been racing consistently in her class and easily accounted for the opposition at Maryborough.

Bendigo raced on Wednesday night with A. Ainsworth again featuring as the successful trainer with “Boutika” winning easily by 17.8m and setting a lifetime best mark of 1.57.6 in the hands of Australia’s leading driver James Herbertson.

Tuesday 1st October With ten bowlers to make up the teams this week we had two teams of three bowlers and two teams of two bowlers.

The start of the month we only play six ends and leave Kitty where it lands.

The team to take out the honours with 44 points was Flo Andison (S) and Win Battersby, winning all three games.

The first game they won 10 points to 4 points with four ends.

The second game they clean sheeted their opponents with a score of 9 points to nil, winning all six ends.

The third game they lead all the way winning 9 points to 7 points with four ends.

Tuesday 8th October Down on numbers with only eight bowlers, this being the lowest we have had for quite some time.

We made up two teams with four bowlers in each, playing each other three times, each game on a different mat.

The team that won on the day with a total of 32 points put themselves in a good position having won the first two games - 9 points to 7 points and 15 points to 8 points.

Losing form and being defeated in the third game, 6 points to 8 points, did not make any difference to the final result.

The winning team was Flo Andison (S), Lyle Streeter, Kaye Smith and Rex Salter.

Bealiba Hall Indoor Carpet Bowls WE usually see a 'shot of the night' each week but this week Heather Cooper delivered what could only be described as the 'shot of the year'.

- Contributed Getting a wick off an opposition bowl, Heather's bowl seemed to do a right hand turn and head off in the opposite direction to settle right on kitty to the total amazement of all bowlers.

Congratulations this week to the formidable team of Gar y McClelland and Shirley Coburn with two wins for the night, some expert bowling by both bowlers and only narrowly defeated in their last game.

Bowlers are reminded that next week is supper night.

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St. Arnaud Angling Club 2023/2024 Presentation Day ON Saturday 12th October 2024 the St. Arnaud Angling Club held their 2023/2024 Presentation Day. - Contributed The day started with the AGM and all positions were declared open.

The club elected Barney Ezard as President, Riley Burke as Vice President, Treasurer Rosanne Chapman, Secretary Peter Rigby, Press Correspondent Belinda Burke, Refreshments Leo Burge and Jody Reyne.

Members then enjoyed a spit roast lunch and refreshments throughout the day, followed by official presentations.

Season Rundown: Competition 1: Bridgewater, 6 men, 3 ladies, no fish caught.

Competition 2: Cohuna, 8 men, 4 ladies, 1 cod 59cm Leanne.

Competition 3: Green Lake, 3 men, 2 ladies, Biggest Fish yellowbelly 45cm Leanne, Men's Biggest Bag Riley. Total of 6 fish.

Competition 4: Wooroonook, 11 men, 10 ladies, 2 juniors, Biggest Fish redfin 32.2cm Barney, Men's Biggest Bag Riley,

Ladies Biggest Bag Jody, Secret Length Leanne.

Total of 7 redfin.

Competition 5: Happy Valley, 15 men, 5 ladies, 3 juniors, Biggest Fish 52cm yellowbelly Jody and Neil Robinson.

Men's Biggest Bag Ben, Ladies Biggest Bag Leanne, Secret Length Colin.

Total of 16 yellowbelly.

Competition 6: Lake Merran, 9 men, 3 ladies, Biggest Fish 40cm yellowbelly Leanne, Men's Biggest Bag Barney, Secret Length Riley.

Total of 1 yellowbelly, 2 redfin.

Competition 7: Retail Bend, 12 men, 3 ladies, 1 junior, Biggest Fish 71cm Cod Riley, Men's Biggest Bag Perin, Ladies Biggest Bag Joyce, Juniors Biggest Bag Lewis, Secret Length Brent.

Total 42 yellowbelly, 3 cod.

Competition 8: Lake Fyans, 3 men, 3 ladies, 2 juniors, no fish.

Competition 9: Baraham, 7 men, 8 ladies, no fish.

Above: Ladies Aggregate Leanne Burke and Mens Aggregate Riley Burke.

Competition 10: Unlimited Radius, 10 men, 2 ladies, 1 junior, Biggest Fish 83cm cod Riley, Men's Biggest Bag Peter Scilini, Ladies Biggest Bag Helen, Juniors Biggest Bag L ewis, Secret Length Ben. Total 50 yellowbelly, 3 cod, 1 redfin.

A total of 10 competitions, 111 yellowbelly, 14 redfin, 7 cod with a total length of 52.554 metres.

Overall Season Winners: Rod Robinson Memorial Shield for the Biggest Fish of the Year went to Riley Burke with his 83cm cod.

G. A. Lloyd Trophy Sailor Memorial Shield for the Men's Aggregate went to Riley Burke with a total length of 12.173m.

Ladies Aggregate Donated by Simon Burke went to Leanne Burke with a total length of 2.919m.

Basil Hooper Perpetual Trophy for the Juniors Biggest Fish went to Lewis Scilini with his 55cm yellowbelly.

Junior Aggregate Donated by B. J Hooper went to Lewis Scilini with a total length of 3.615.

Charlie Chas Evans Memorial Shield for the Biggest Yellowbelly went to Lewis Scilini with his 55cm yellowbelly.

Clarrie and Lola Fletcher for the Biggest Redfin went to Barney Ezard with his 37.5cm redfin.

Kevin Nevill Memorial Trophy for Biggest Fish in Local Waters went to Barney Ezard with his 34.5cm redfin.

Congratulations to all who caught fish throughout the season.

Thanks to all who have supported the club during the year.

New members are always welcome.

Contact any office bearer for more information.

Above: Overall winners (left to right) Leanne Burke, Peter Scilini (Lewis Scilini’s grandfather accepted his awards on his behalf), Barney Ezard and Riley Burke.

President’s 8s event in croquet - Contributed

CROQUET Australia held its annual President’s 8s event at the Victorian Croquet Centre from Friday 4th – Monday 7th October.

A total of 20 players from across Australia participated showcasing their skills in a challenging environment.

The competitors faced a mixture of sunshine, rain and wind throughout the event.

Lindsay and Naomi Patullo both played with Lindsay winner of the 3rd 8, undefeated with 10 wins in the round robin.

He won the Major Tingey Tray.

Congratulations to Lindsay.

Lindsay and Naomi both played 15 games over the four days.

Pennant Golf Croquet pennant has started with Charlton having a win in Round 1 but unfortunately had to forfeit in Round 2.

Above: (left to right): Kevin Beard and Lindsay Patullo.

In Association Croquet instead of playing pennant this year the players from Boort, Swan Hill and Charlton will play a

round robin at the three towns every fortnight.

O n Tu e s d a y 8 t h October the first round was played at

Charlton with 2 competitors from each town.

The players were happy with the new format.