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Tony Driscoll room unveiled at Lord Nelson Park COMMUNITY gathered to honour the late mayor of Northern Grampians Shire Council Tony Driscoll at Lord Nelson Park, St. Arnaud this week.

Northern Grampians Shire Council (NGSC) paid tribute to the late mayor Tony Driscoll by naming the Social Space at Lord Nelson Park, St. Arnaud, in his honour.

Cr Driscoll died in July 2022, during the current council term, following a battle with illness.

NGSC mayor Rob Haswell said the current councillors were particularly mindful of commemorating Cr Driscoll’s legacy before the end of their four-year term.

“The decision to name

the Social Space in his honour reflects the deep admiration and respect the council and community hold for the late mayor, who dedicated many years of his life to public service,” he said.

Cr Driscoll served on the council, representing Kara Kara ward, from October 2012 until his death.

His almost decade-long service included two terms as mayor, in 2016-17 and 2017-18.

“Tony was a beloved leader known for his unwa-

vering commitment to the residents of Northern Grampians Shire,” Cr Haswell said.

“His legacy is marked by numerous initiatives and projects that have shaped the community.

“Naming the Social Space at Lord Nelson Park in his honour is a fitting tribute to a man who devoted his life to serving others.”

Cr Haswell said since its construction in 2023, the Social Space at L ord Nelson Park had provided a place for community gatherings and social interactions, making it a perfect location to commemorate a leader who was deeply con-

nected to the people he served.

“Council members expressed their unanimous support for this nomination, emphasising that it will serve as a lasting reminder of Cr Driscoll’s impact on the community,” he said.

In response Annette Driscoll opened with a quote and reminded all that Tony was ‘big’ on quotes.

“A life isn’t significant except for its impact on other’s lives”.

We will remember Tony as always humble, always able to ‘work the room’ and always working for his community.

Above: The late Mayor’s wife Annette Driscoll (right) unveils the plaque commemorating the room as the Tony Driscoll Room after Mayor Rob Haswell’s opening remarks.

Left: The large crowd who attended Below: The plaque in memory of Cr Tony Driscoll.

Three new nominations for Kara Kara Ward gives community the right to choose THREE new nominations for the Northern Grampians Shire Council Kara Kara ward were received yesterday just before the closing of the nomination period at noon.

Above: Terence Robertson, one of the latest nomination for the Northern Grampians Shire Council elections who will stand for the Kara Kara Ward.

Before Tuesday’s deadline it looked like the two nominating individuals would become councilors unopposed but the additional three candidates mean a postal election for the residents of Kara Kara ward.

Terence Robertson, Murray Emerson and Ross Hudson are the latest Kara

Kara candidates and will stand with Karen Probst from St. Arnaud and John Farrell, who resides in Stawell.

The Local Government recently amended the ward boundaries and Northern Grampians Shire will now only have only six councilors with only be three wards, each with two elected representatives.

Stawell and Grampians Wards There are six candidates in the Stawell ward.

They are Lauren Dempsey, Jenny Greenberger, Rob Haswell, Kevin Erwin, Karen Hyslop and Lachlan Eckhert.

The new Grampians ward has four nominations being Lisa Whyte, Jack Blake, Trevor Gready and Justine Hide.

Of the current councilors Cr Eddy Ostarcevic from Kara Kara Ward has indicated that he would not be seeking another term.

All the other sitting councilors have renominated.

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Keep Watch Dear Editor, With spring bringing warmer weather, Royal Life Saving – Australia is asking all owners of backyard pools to check their pool fences and pool gates as a matter of urgency.

Children under five are curious and fearless, and their love of water puts them at risk of drowning.

Tragically, every year in Australia we lose on average 20 young children to drowning, with half of all drowning deaths in young children occurring in backyard swimming pools.

The majority are aged just one year old.

This is because the risk of drowning triples at the age of one year, when children become more mobile.

We know that eight times the number of children who die go to hospital after a non-fatal drowning incident.

That is more than 150 children aged under five each year, some of whom will be left with life-limiting disabilities.

While active supervision is the best protection against childhood drowning, no parent or caregiver can watch a young child 24 hours a day.

Ensure that you have a functioning and compliant pool fence and working gate as an additional barrier between young children and water for all those moments when life intervenes – the phone rings, the doorbell rings, another child needs your attention – can literally be life saving.

Wet weather conditions can wash away topsoil and weaken fences.

Check no fence posts have come loose from the ground.

Make sure the gate is still self-closing and selflatching and is never left propped open under any circumstance.

Pack pool toys away so they are not an overwhelming temptation, and empty portable pools when not in use.

It is also a good time to brush up on CPR skills ahead of summer.

By spending a bit of time checking the pool fence, pool gate and the area around the pool is secure, including no furniture or structures that little people can climb to access the pool, you could prevent a tragedy.

Keep Watch and protect the littlest members of your family.

Justin Scarr Chief Executive Officer Royal Life Saving Society - Australia

Conspiracies or just some odd behavior?

Local government elections are hotting up and in Northern Grampians we have a bundle of nominations (except for Kara Kara ward) but if we cast our minds back to several occasions over the last twelve months when we were warned that conspiracy theorists and the like would be ‘fringe’ candidates in these elections. In New South Wales there are more than 120 people running that have been identified by researchers as possible ‘fringe’ candidates, making up about 3% of council positions in that state.

One ANU politics lecturer has said that political parties were beginning to view local government as more of a ‘strategic front’ including those opposed to mainstream ideas or linked to specific ideological positions. He described the Libertarian party, formerly known as the Liberal Democrats, as the “most significant fringe group”.

The AEC Commissioner said that conspiracy theories were making elections more difficult to run and that there was a general downward trend in trust in institutions, further that poll workers had been targeted by in last year’s referendum and NSW election. AEC workers were filmed, abused, followed home and physically threatened.

G Importantly for Australia’s electoral commissions, some complaints related to the electoral system itself.

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public in-person meetings. Anecdotally, council reports have been delayed or shelved, and critical community work has suffered.

But thank goodness these things are (as yet) not happening in Northern Grampians where although these coming elections are shaping up to be well contested, Gno conspiracies have surfaced.

One local councillor who has an office in the main street of Stawell has a QR code that directs the viewer to a webpage. Not having been to Stawell recently and personally checked the code we cannot say and will not repeat some of the ‘theories’ circulating. However, when the same local councillor abused another (newly nominating for council) in the street when he had his phone to the QR code, our Qld suspicions grew.

A 4217 The stories are varied, but they stop at gossip.

This is not the type of behavior that 1 800we 652want 284 in this electorate. This isF not what we expect.

However, why should we be E any different from what seems to be steadily creeping through politics.

Let’s try to conduct ourselves in a seemly manner, we are better than that so we must behave better than that.

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What is a conspiracy theory?

A conspiracy theory (CT) is an explanation for an event or situation that asserts the existence of a conspiracy by powerful and sinister groups, often political in motivation, when other explanations are more probable. Conspiracy theorists want to feel in control and important and social media and its rise has fueled the rise Qld of CT to become toxic to democracy, some say.

A an extension 4217 Conspiracy is simply of gossip and it is easy to dismiss conspiracy theories as unhinged beliefs held by a small number 1 800 652 284 of paranoid idiots, but that seriously underestimates F them. Why do so many people believe? One reason, say psychologists, is that it is perfectly E reasonable, because conspiracies sometimes happen.

Misinformation that is, the spreading of false information without the intent to deceive, and it’s more malicious partner, disinformation, or knowingly spreading false information designed to deliberately mislead and influence public opinion, have rapidly become mainstays in modern public discourse. Disinformation is a modern reality. It sows distrust and division in communities, but it’s also affecting our ability to function. It is not just untruths or differences of opinion, it’s a deliberate effort to spread falsehoods to meet a desired outcome, in other words, to intentionally mislead.

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Open Letter to CFA Management, District Controllers, VFBV and CFA Brigades in Renewable Energy Zones WE are a collective of CFA Brigades in Districts 16 and 18 who have taken a position where our Brigade will not commit to operating on or around electricity generation and transmission infrastructure by taking a perimeter only defense position except for where lives or safety of public is threatened.

Specifically, this is Renewable Energy Infrastructure (REI) being wind turbines, large-scale solar and battery installations, high voltage (220 kva plus) transmission lines and connection hubs.

Whilst initially communicated as ”Industrial Action”, whilst we still seek the objectives in the initial communication, this is not so much Industrial Action as it is Brigades simply giving notice of their stance and that this position is ongoing and that we request support from CFA, VFBV and other Brigades.

The fundamental reasons for, and objectives of this stance are :• to state our objection to the compromised safety of our members and community imposed by REI • to draw attention to the immense negative and divisive impact these projects will have to both our people and their communities if they proceed, as well as the threat they impose to the livability of our homes, the viability of our family businesses and to food and fibre production capacity generally.

• to halt, and genuinely explore alternatives to, a multitude of proposed REI projects in our immediate region, none more impactful than the WRL and VNI West transmission lines which we genuinely believe paves the way to transforming the Wimmera Mallee and much of Regional Victoria’s food bowl communities into a divided industrial zone with a significantly reduced population and fire fighting capacity.

• to determine where in the regions that this REI is accepted or tolerated and where it is not, irrespective of where Renewable Energy Zones are imposed, • to establish clearly under what terms and safety compromises members and specific Brigades are prepared to continue donating their time and resources to support REI and non farming enterprise given the complete dependence on volunteer firefighters over much of the State, • to avoid impacted members leaving brigades due to division

and in protest to REI issues, further depleting CFA membership and response capacity • to obtain genuine representation and consideration of our concerns at Technical Reference Groups and planning hearings as they pertain to REI projects.

• for CFA to ensure community information remains accurate and accessible with respect to safety of firefighting operations on and around REI and misstatements or inaccuracies by proponents of REI are appropriately rebuked and withdrawn • to correct and remedy the injustice of the new Fire Services Levy funding model, particularly the negligible contribution by the RE Industry and the significant increase in levy payable by the farming community and volunteer members owning property, in stark contrast to the lack of spend on fire protection resources to the CFA in our regions and the expected increase in volunteer time commitment required from both call outs and training due to renewables expansion, • to request immediate consideration and response by CFA on their position with respect to Brigade safety and compromise to fire fighting capacity imposed by Mineral Sands Mining in farming areas. Specifically, as they present further firefighter risks and impediments, and negatively impact water availability for firefighting.

High water use requirements of dredge sand mining will likely put extreme pressure on the reticulated supply in our fire brigade zones.

Firefighting often relies on this pressurised system via standpipes and augmented by strategic tank storages and we are conscious of impacts to pressure in the pipeline and interruptions to the replenishment of our tanks when firefighting, • to obtain an immediate halt of any service or funding reduction to DEECA and Forest Fire Management fire services in regional Victoria which will place

increased and unreasonable reliance on CFA and volunteers.

The CFA was founded out of commonality of purpose however with the rollout of renewables there is the creation of two categories of landholders, community members and therefore Brigade members, causing fragmentation and leading to much angst and division.

Those already with, or with the prospect of hosting and profiting from, renewables infrastructure on their properties, as well as others sympathetic to the expansive renewables rollout, are fundamentally at odds with those with no appetite to increase risks to our safety, host renewables or see our districts changed permanently and communities divided, with a focus on retaining their purpose of food and fibre production, and to remain living in a region not impacted by industrial energy generation.

We appreciate that various brigades will already have the impact of this division playing out and invariably have situations where members are compromised by involvement at different levels in the renewable energy industries, or where the implementation is broadly accepted as palatable.

The clear identification of these areas is essential both for planning purposes and to maintain volunteer members.

Brigade areas provide a very clear picture on maps of where Renewable Energy Zones should not be. We are genuinely attempting to maintain the CFA institution in our region which has been and will be fractured further by the renewables rollout.

The adequacy of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) relating to High Voltage Transmission Lines was questioned and fire fighter safety concerns identified with WRL and VNI West Transmission Line projects nearly 12 months ago but is yet to be delivered, all the while proponents of the renewables rollout have been able to play down safety concerns we have raised.

We need the support of the CFA to shine light on misinformation regardless of whether there are political ramifications of doing so, and to ensure SOPs pertaining to High Voltage Transmission, Mineral Sand Mines and Renewables installations err on the side of caution in proclaiming safe distances and procedures so that the reality of the risks they impose can be fairly assessed.

We maintain that brigades taking a perimeter only defence of renewables stance, where controlling an incident, will appraise both the risks of non action and the risks of action, and if considered sufficiently safe, take action where lives are considered jeopardised or external properties placed at higher risk due to non action.

Similarly, our Brigade members will make the same assessment of their involvement at all operational turnouts.

We ask that the CFA and other members acknowledge our stance

and if undertaking the same action, formalize their Brigade position with respect to availability for unrestricted protection of industrial renewable energy facilities, and communicate that position to their respective CFA District Command and Group Officers for their planning purposes pre fire season.

We can be contacted on the numbers below or by email at farov2024@gmail.com Sincerely Firefighters Against Renewables Over Victoria Contacts:

Peter Knights – Captain, Gre Gre Village CFA Brigade 0427 340 166 Jason Barratt – Captain, Traynors Lagoon CFA Brigade 0437 966 246 Simon Goode – Captain, Gooroc CFA Brigade 0418 369 708 Linda Taylor – Firefighter/Im. Past Sec., Callawadda CFA Brigade 0428 571 534 Mark Reading 3rd Lieutenant, Wallaloo East CFA Brigade 0455 261 051

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Above: The James Family reunion was held recently with the descendants of the six children of William and Eva James.

Memories of a St. Arnaud Baker at the James Family Reunion SOME may remember William James, who for over thirty years provided St. Arnaud residents with ‘the staff of life’ during The Great Depression and Second World War. William baked bread, pies, pasties, cakes and pastries from two premises he and his wife, Eva, owned.

One was at 22 Kings Avenue and the other was at 112 Napier Street where they lived with their six children.

Last Saturday, over twenty of William and Eva’s descendants gathered in St. Arnaud to remember their contribution to the local community, not only through their daily work, but also to the Methodist Church and the Masonic Lodge.

A visit to see many items of interest at the St. Arnaud Historical Museum and Fire Station was organised

by Jan Amos, one of the St. Arnaud historians.

This was followed by a walk to the rear of the Napier Street bakery to see the actual oven.

Now in disrepair, it triggered the imagination of William and Eva’s toil as they provided fresh bread and

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A visit to the cemetery to pay tribute at William and Eva’s grave preceded a fun time at the Royal Hotel over drinks and a hearty meal.

Memories and stories about William and Eva were shared

throughout the evening.

Glenda Bushell, one of William and Eva’s grandchildren recounted how William used to take expectant mothers to the hospital in his old 1923 Dodge, called the Doogle Buggy and Maternity Coach, when women were in labour.

When townspeople heard the car in the

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ployed men turned up so Eva would get them to chop wood for the oven before they headed on their way.

“William and Eva James were in essence ‘good’ people’”, said Glenda.

“They were faithful to their strong beliefs and values; always kind, caring, honest, humble, and helpful, just to name a few.”

TwoGether is on at the Raillery Hub TWO Stuart Mill artists Chris Dyson and Stephen McKenzie are joining up with an exhibition at the Raillery Hub from 20th September to 10th November, with the Opening on Saturday 21st at 2pm.

The Gallery is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday between 11am and 4pm.

In the beautiful valley at Stuart Mill these two artists are neighbors whose works invite us into a mystical world.

Chris Dyson Chris was born in WA and in the 1970s was a guitarist playing in the inner Melbourne rock scene.

Later he studied, and taught art at the Victorian College of Arts.

He did a Masters degree in Fine Art at Monash University.

He has works in collections in Australia and overseas and since 1985 he has exhibited

in Sydney and Melbourne galleries.

“I have never really liked describing my work, painting is for looking at, music is for listening to” Chris said.

Above: One of Stephen MacKenzie’s paintings

Stephen MacKenzie Stephen worked in the performing arts in 1970s and his painting work is often inspired by opera.

He designed sets for two plays ‘Half Nelson’ and ‘Eva Peron’.

He has exhibited in Sydney and Melbourne galleries.

This is an opportunity to see the works of two artists who bring us a glimpse of mystery.

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middle of the night they would know who was about to give birth to their child.

One of Glenda’s poignant stories was that during the Depression William and Eva had swaggies coming to the bakery to get stale bread or cakes.

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Above: Charlton Probus Club members embrace the theme of footy colours at their September meeting.

Charlton Probus Club report AT the September meeting of the Charlton Probus Club, President Anne had the pleasant task of inducting Trish Johns.

- Contributed Trish was introduced to members by her nominator Lee Parker.

Trish is a new resident to Charlton and we hope she enjoys her time in Probus.

On 16th August some members enjoyed lunch and then played Indoor Bowls.

On 3rd September eighteen members travelled to Bendigo to

attend the Morning Music Show “Rave On – The Buddy Holly Story.”

This was thoroughly enjoyed by all.

The theme for the September meeting was Footy Colours so many members showed their support for their favourite team.

Unfortunately, the Guest Speaker was a

late withdrawal due to COVID. The meeting had a more relaxed feel due to no time restraints.

There was more time to enjoy friendship and fellowship over an extended morning tea and then the fun continued with more time for joke telling and a rendition of “Mulga Bill’s Bicycle”.

Holiday Screenings at The REX EXTRA matinee screenings at The Rex during the first week of school holidays will feature the Australian movie, “Runt” -screening just two days after the national release of the film.

“Runt” matinees are scheduled for Saturday 21st September at 2pm and Tuesday 24th September, also at 2pm.

Based on Craig Silvey’s beloved bestselling novel of the same name,‘Runt” is the heartfelt and hilarious tale of elevenyear-old Annie Shearer and her best friend Runt, an adopted stray dog with remarkable abilities.

In a bid to save their family farm, the two aspire to compete in the Agility Course Championships at the prestigious Krumpets Dog Show in London, whilst overcoming hurdles, obstacles and nefarious villains.

A delightful family movie, starring Jai Courtney, Celeste Barber, Deborah Mailman, and nineyear-old Lily LaTorre as “Annie”, the film

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also introduces “Squid”, the rescue dog in the title role, as the upbeat underdog tale unfolds. Filmed in York – around 100 kilometers east of Perth – the distinctive location captures the rural atmosphere of the highly acclaimed and much-loved stor y, which collected numerous Australian literary awards on its’ release in 2022.

Take My Hand The Rex’s feature film over the weekend is the romance/ drama “Take My Hand”, a story which helps raise awareness about Multiple Sclerosis.

The focus of the movie, understanding and supporting people living with the disease is highlighted in this touching Australian film.

As a vibrant young Australian woman, Laura forges a successful banking career in London and seemingly has the perfect marriage.

Her world is turned upside down when she is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and her husband starts to show his true colours.

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In each other with their newly merged family in the small country town they grew up in, the couple’s lifelong search for happiness, peace and mutual love is finally realised.

Starring Radha Mitchell and Natalie Bassingthwaite, “Take My Hand” is based on the real-life love story of Australian writer/director John Raftopoulos’ whose wife Claire Jensz suffers from MS and who is also the producer of the movie.

Despite the afflictions of the disease, this is a warm and affirming love story – but don’t forget to throw in the tissues!

“Runt” (PG 92 mins) screens on Saturday 21st September at 2pm and Tuesday 24th September at 2pm “Take My Hand” (M 102 mins) screens on Saturday 21st September at 8pm, Sunday 22nd September at 2pm and Tuesday 24th September at 8pm.

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Local Lions lend support for a Robot LOCAL Lions are doing what Lions do best and have rallied together in support of St John of God Hospital, Bendigo, in its effort to raise - Contributed funds for a Da Vinci Xi surgical robot.

On Thursday, 5th September, Lions met at the East Charlton Hotel to hear from guest speaker Dr. Janelle Brennan, one of the surgeons who will be operating the machine, who spoke about the equipment and the benefit it will make for the community for a number of various reasons.

The information session was well-attended with around 50 in attendance, including representatives from neighbouring Lions clubs, Wycheproof, Wedderburn, Donald and St. Arnaud as well as from Charlton.

Those gathered were welcomed by John Headon, who listed a significant number of apologies, before asking Lion Peter Watts to introduce the guest speaker whose resume left none in doubt as to her expertise on the subject.

Da Vinci Xi Dr Janelle Brennan spoke comfortably to her audience, putting aside complicated medical terminology and explaining it in layman’s terms and using slides on the big screen to illustrate her points.

She asked her audience “why?” Why get a

surgical robot?

The robotic results really answer that question on their own.

With 10x magnification, greater range of movement, greater accuracy and elimination of human error (e.g. hand tremors), the Da Vinci robot has enough precision to take the skin off a grape.

The Da Vinci can be used to perform a range of minimally invasive procedures that will enhance St John of God’s capabilities for prostate surgery, colorectal surgery, thoracic surgery, and renal and gynaecological procedures.

The results of procedures done with Da Vinci show greatly improved patient outcomes, shorter recovery time, less hospital time, reduced complications and improved oncology outcomes with an 18% decrease of missing cancer remaining in the margins.

This success rate must make the Da Vinci surgical robot a highly sought-after instrument amongst surgeons as well as patients preferring the surgical precision it offers.

As Janelle said, “No one wants a surgeon

with a seeing-eye dog.”

The statistics agree with her, showing a high percentage of people travelling greater distances to receive robotic surgery and it’s not just the patients attracted to the advanced technology, but surgeons are also drawn to the centres with this equipment in use.

Recruitment “Eighty-seven per cent of my colleagues are in a capital city,” said Dr. Brennan.

“Not even a regional city centre, an actual capital city.

“That leaves us with a 13% pool to recruit from in regional areas.”

There are currently around 100 Da Vinci systems in Australia and New Zealand, with the majority of those funded through philanthropic means, and only one of those is located in a regional centre (Ballarat).

“There are 18 in Melbourne and three in Geelong,” said Dr. Brennan.

“Bendigo wants a robot!”

She went on to explain that regional hospitals offering the latest in medical advances, such as the surgical robot, are sup-

Above: Dr Janelle Brennan addresses representatives of Lions clubs in Charlton, Wycheproof Wedderburn, Donald and St. Arnaud. porting their own health care ecosystem, by attracting and training the surgeons of the future and ensuring regional residents can receive quality the same quality health care as their city counterparts well into the future.

Because, “Why should people living in the country have to travel to the city for health care?”

Dr Janelle finished by fielding questions from the audience, including the question on many people’s minds: Will the equipment be available to public patients?

The answer: Though nothing has been officially released, Janelle is certainly hopeful.

“It would be illogical to have the equipment and not use it,” she explained.

“And it needs to be used every day.”

She explained that the number of private surgery patients would not be making use of it every day and it would need patients coming through the public system to utilize it to highest capacity, but that also creates additional training opportunities.

Fundraising St John of God Hospital has its sights set upon a refurbished Da Vinci Xi, with a price tag of around $2.5 million with training on the use of the equipment included, compared to a new unit at a cost of around 4.5 million.

So far, the private hospital has raised 1.5 million of its 2.5 million dollar goal, and on Thursday night, with

Garr y L amour announcing the official launch of the appeal, Charlton Lions were able to further add nearly $11,000 to the kitty.

A raffle was organized prior to the evening giving away prizes provided with the support of MaxiSew. The sewing machine first prize was claimed

by Michael Ryan; second prize overlocker was won by Damian Hellard and the third prize $100 IGA voucher went to Tessa Sexton.

The amount raised with the sale of raffle tickets was announced to be $6886 in total before the floor was opened up to those who wanted to make pledges or donations.

The Charlton Oasis Club then announced a pledge of $5000 in sup-

port of the Lions appeal to an appreciative round of applause, taking the total raised by Lions in the local zone close to $11,000.

Further donations were accepted on the night and will be warmly welcomed by Lions members in your area in the coming weeks and months.

Since St John of God Hospital is a foundation, all monetary contributions are tax deductible, where Lions will give you an interim receipt before the St John issues a deductible receipt later.

Anyone interested in contributing to this appeal, can contact Charlton Lions treasurer on 0409 023 875 or make contact via Charlton Lions Club Treasurer, PO Box 4, Charlton, 3525.

St. Arnaud 100 Years Ago: 12th – 18th September 1924

by Heather Pritchard

New Methodist Church opened At Swanwater West on Sunday 14th September Mrs Max Brown, the oldest church member, opened the door of the new Jubilee Church, followed by morning, afternoon and evening services conducted by Rev B Heath.

The Hon. E G Bath M L C unveiled a memorial window in honor of local pioneers.

On Monday two hundred people attended a banquet and meeting in the old building and on Tuesday former residents were welcomed back and Miss Grewar was presented with a pair of silver vases in recognition of her many years playing the organ.

On Wednesday a picnic was held in the church grounds and the celebrations concluded with a concert that evening. Donations -

Mrs A P Bath organ, Mrs E G Bath oak communion table, Mrs R Caine pulpit chair and Mrs Harold Crone two oak pedestals.

The church is 40 ft long x 23 ft wide with outside walls of Tasmanian hardwood and four Gothic style windows glazed with diamond shaped amber coloured panes.

Picnic at Paradise The annual picnic and dance was held at the State School. Music for dancing was supplied by Mr A Raeburn and Mrs Flynn and Misses Elder, Wilshire and McDonald and Master C Coleman performed musical items.

The Burrumbite State School held their annual picnic and concert the same day.

21st Birthday Mr and Mrs P O’Donohue of ‘Ballinasloe’ Gooroc held a 21st birthday

party for their daughter Elizabeth, where 100 guests danced in the barn and enjoyed a sumptuous seated supper in the dining room.

St. Arnaud State School The school won first prize at the Spring Show of the Canterbury and District Horticultural Society for a display of wild flowers consisting of 45 varieties.

Sports Day The Northern District High School Sports Association sports day was held at King George’s Park.

Seven schools attended, Bendigo, Castlemaine, Kerang, Maryborough, Echuca, Kynton and St. Arnaud.

Eight hundred people arrived on the train, which was delayed by forty minutes because a Castlemaine boy had fell out of the train.

He was leaning on the carriage door when the train pulled into

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the Joyce’s Creek platform, the door flew open and he was thrown out, and taken to Maryborough with severe facial bruises and injured ribs.

There was a large range of sports held during the day but St. Arnaud did not win an event and overall Kynton won the junior, Bendigo the intermediate and Castlemaine the senior sections.

Shields were presented for the winners of the inter-school sports held during the year with St. Arnaud

winning hockey and tennis.

Football Donald 10-8 defeated Birchip 4-6 at Watchem to win the Premiership Shield.

Cope Cope Football Club A masked fancy dress ball was held in the Cope Cope Grain Shed and raised £20 for the Club. Among those who attended were, Misses Howell [powder puff], P Trollope [rainbow] Madden [Arabian Princess] and

gents, H Goldsbury [Indian Chief], T Gilmour [Sheik] and R Clarke [Parson].

Sales Estate of J J Faulkner [dec], 124 acres on Lexel Creek close to St. Arnaud, bought by H Horsfall for £9 acre, plus seven allotments in the Township of Banyena sold to Mrs H Dunning for a total of £23.

Stock sales at St. Arnaud 1,333 sheep and 313 cattle and at Logan 1,020 sheep.

R K and C

by Heather Pritchard McLennan of ‘Dundonald’, Marnoo have for sale 500 merino rams and 400 stud merino ewes.

St. Arnaud Rifle Club Ten shots at 500 yards – E J Cherry 45, W Zeuschner 43 and F Wilton 38.

Fined in Court James Cass was fined £10 or 3 months imprisonment for using disgusting words within hearing of several women and girls.

St. Arnaud 50 Years Ago: September 1974 Births Lorraine and Bruce Greenaway, a daughter Stacey Michelle.

L orraine and Mervyne Evans, a son Dean Ashley.

Maree and Neil Medlyn a son Benjamin Joseph.

Jenny and Garry Chiswell a daughter

Carly Jane.

Lin and Les Taylor, a daughter Donna Amanda.

Leah and Bob Jones, a son Cameron Robert.

Cher yl and Ian Andison, a son Matthew Ian. Maureen and Ian Grant, a son Scott Alexander.

Mel and Brian

Johnson, a daughter Wendy Ann.

Deaths Victor Lewis Mewkill age 66.

Mrs Hazel Sutton age 76.

John Tucker age 66.

Mrs Lily Knights age 90.

William Baker age 73.

by Heather Pritchard

Football Premiership Seniors – Charlton 99 defeat Wedderburn 4-7.

Seconds – St. Arnaud 11-8 defeat Charlton 6-5.

Under 14’s – St. Arnaud 8-8 defeat Wycheproof 4-6.

The Unbreakable Farmer comes to Buloke AT the risk of needing a ‘spoiler alert,’ the story of Warren Davies, The Unbreakable Farmer, deserves to be told.

- Contributed It’s not just about surviving adversity but managing the struggles we often push aside.

These issues, like stubborn Bindii, can stick with us and spread their impact if ignored.

Warren’s story is a powerful reminder that mental health needs constant care.

He advocates for consistently checking in with yourself and having five key people as your personal maintenance team.

For Warren, it’s like a fortnightly “wheel balance” – assessing how steady and aligned life is.

As he explains, if the spokes of your wheel aren’t strong, the entire wheel becomes unstable and risks breaking under pressure.

His analogy struck a chord with those gathered at the Wycheproof

Community Resource Centre, those at the Nandaly pub, and the Berriwillock Community Centre.

Warren shares his struggles openly, acknowledging his missteps and the challenge of self-forgiveness.

But he emphasises the power of choice – to adapt, ask for help, improve, and reinvent oneself.

What makes his story compelling is how he tailors his message to suit his audience.

Whether speaking to a group of blokes or a diverse crowd, Warren adjusts his tone, creating an intimate atmosphere for candid discussions on a topic often brushed aside in rural communities.

The Unbreakable Farmer’s journey shows that resilience isn’t about being invincible but about acknowledging vulnerabilities and

working to mend them.

It’s a message that resonates not only with farmers but with anyone facing life’s challenges.

These community events were supported

by Buloke Shire Council and funded by the Australian and Victorian Government’s Community Recover y Hubs Program.

Resources are available on Warren’s website, www.theunb r e a k a b l e f a r m e r. com.au.

A reminder to our farming community that the new Farm Household Allowance (FHA) 10-year period started on 1st July 2024.

Farmers who have

used their four years may be eligible for four more.

Contact the Rural Financial Counselling Service on 1300 735 578 for assistance.

Above: At the Nandaly Pub, Warren Davies opens up about his personal journey, connecting with the community over shared stories. (left to right) Terrence Kiley, Mark Ruddick, Warren Davies, Chris Martin, Matt Brady (partially hidden) Chris Monaghan (partially hidden) and Neil Mott.

Above: Warren Davies delivers his powerful message on resilience and mental health at the Wycheproof Community Resource Centre.

The Way, My Way comes to St Arnaud Cinema ADAPTED from film maker Bill Bennett’s memoir, this film is about his time spent hiking the 800km Camino de Santiago trail through Spain.

- Contributed This is a true Australian story with comedy.

Curious, and inspired by people already walking the trail as he drove along the road, Bill became obsessed with The Camino, and a quirky hand-made, walking stick he bought in a Spanish village on the way.

He decided that he would get himself into training, and do the same after he returned to Australia.

The story is about his trials as he walks ‘The Camino’ and it also celebrates life’s simple pleasures: walking and talking to people he meets, and searching for himself, his awareness and meaning one step at a time.

With more than 30

years experience in the film industry, Bill also released the hit single featured in the film.

He states that he had never done anything so crazy like that before – his pilgrimage walk.

He was never a hiker, and wasn’t even a Catholic.

In fact he was not sure if he was even a Christian.

This delightful film is an Aussie gem and will warm your heart.

Starring Chris Haywood, Jennifer Cluff, Pia Thunderbolt, Laura Lakshmi.

Screening takes place on Sunday 22nd September at 2pm as a fundraiser for St Arnaud Community Garden.

Cost per ticket $17.00 – includes a lovely afternoon tea.

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In The Paddock Forest Springs Merino On Property Ram Sale FOREST Springs Merinos held their 11th annual On Property Ram Sale last Thursday 12th September at Joel Joel.

Real Estate

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With 100 top rams on offer and 35 registered bidders, they had a clearance of 70.

Lot 10 and 14 both topped the auction at $4,500 with an average of $2,080.

Lot 10 was purchased by Spencer Martin from (Watta Wella Park) Concongella.

Spencer has been buying rams from Forest Springs for many years as he likes their bold crimping wool, their growing rate and the environment is similar to his farm.

Lot 14 was purchased by Ramsgate Merino Stud (Keller Partners) of Tintinara SA The selling agent was Elders St. Arnaud.

Right: (left to right) Ryan and Bruce Dean (Principal), Spencer Martin and Glendon Hancock (Elders) with Lot 10 ram.

Left: Displaying Lot 14 ram that also made $4,500, (left to right) Ryan and Bruce Dean and Glendon Hancock.

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Week ending Wednesday September 11 2024

— By Glendon Hancock

THE Australian wool market has recorded an overall increase this week, the second consecutive selling series of positive movement.

With eight selling series conducting this season we can more accurately compare seasonal quantities.

Season to date there has been a total of 267,613 bales offered at auction, this is 74,897 bales less than the previous season, a reduction of 21.9%.

The overall upward movement was predominantly driven by the higher prices on offer for merino fleece types.

This was reflected in the movements in the individual Micron Price Guides (MPGs) for merino fleece, which across the country added between 1 and 34 cents for the week.

The merino skirting market tracked similar path to the fleece, with small increases generally recorded across all types and descriptions.

The benchmark AWEX Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) gained 8 cents for the week, closing at 1,099 cents.

The EMI has now risen for three consecutive selling days, adding 13 cents across these sales.

Currency fluctuations have again played a large role in the market movements.

Further weakening of the Australian dollar, meant the market was unchanged in US dollar (USD) terms.

The EMI dropped by one US cent on the first day of selling, making this the fifth consecutive selling day where the market fell in USD terms.

On the second day, the EMI recorded a one cent increase, the EMI closed the week where it started,

National Offering Centre North South South NZ West Total

Week 11 11 11 11

Days Offering 10, 11 Sept 8,672 10, 11 Sept 15,394 10, 11 Sept 2,078 10, 11 Sept 3,827 29,971

Future Offerings Week 12

17, 18 Sept

Source - AWEX

32,121

at 731 US cents.

With fewer bales offered and with little change in the prices on offer, the total dollar amount of wool sold this season is also well down.

Season to date there has been a total of 315 million dollars’ worth of wool sold at auction.

This is 98 million dollar s lower than the corresponding sale of the previous season.

Next week’s offering is of a similar size.

Melbourne 1067L +6 16.5 1723 +24 17 1630 +17 17.5 1572 +14 18 1460 +1 18.5 1404 +12 19 1358 +20 19.5 1320 +11 20 1286 +11 21 1250n +5 22 1238n +3 23 24 25 26 552 -13 28 380 +5 30 335 +5 32 267n 0 MC 652n -3 Ind.

In The Paddock A repeat buyer buys up big at Sohnic’s On Property ram sale HAYDON Price from (Ben Nevis Farms) Crowlands, purchased the top ram, Lot 14 for $5,000 at Sohnic’s On Propery Ram sale at Bretton Estate property, Campbells Bridge on Friday 13th September.

The Ram sale of Poll merinos had a clearance of 64 from 66, averaging $2,195.

Lot 14 had a Micron of 19, CV 16.4 and current weight of 123kg.

Haydon is a repeat buyer and purchased 3 rams on the day for a total of $10,000.

He was looking for rams that have a good wool cut, nice and bright and lots of it.

Principal Scott Nicolson spoke after the sale and mentioned that it is a tough enough environment at the moment but he was happy the way the sale went.

H a z e l w o o d Nominees, Balranald NSW purchased 12 rams at the sale for a total of $18,000.

Agents for the sale were Elders St. Arnaud and Nutrien St. Arnaud.

AUSTRALIAN SHEEP & WOOL SHOW BENDIGO 15th - 17th July 2022 Selling four March shorn poll rams DISPLAYING AT VICTORIAN MARNOO MERINO FIELD DAY Monday 15th August 2022

ON PROPERTY RAM INSPECTION DAY

Top priced ram from 2021 Ram Sale, bought by Doug Rogerson for $9500.

Thursday 22nd September 2022

ON PROPERTY RAM SALE Tuesday 4th October 2022 Oakbank Flyer A4_08­2022:Layout 1 26/08/2022 10:39 Page 1

Above: With 64 rams on display at the Sohnic On Property Ram sale Mitch Bourke and father-in-law Don Erwin from Emu show interest in these pens of rams.

Above right: displaying the top ram for the day which made $5,000 and was purchased by Ben Nevis Farms is (leftSecond top priced ram from 2021 Ram Sale, purchased by to right) Dustin and Haydon Price, Sohnic Tamaleuca Merino Stud for $8000.

Merinos joint principals Scott Nicholson and Greg Hose and Lewis Nicholson.

Oakbank Ram Sale 2021

84 of 84 sale – top $9500 and average $4146

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On Property Ram Inspection Day

Thursday, 19th September 2024 80 Warren ramsMcRae on offer 03 5496 6232 / 0429 957 874 • Jack McRae 0417 695 685

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Top Draft 50 Rams on offer Ovine Brucellosis accredited & Gudair vaccinated Reg WS 806 Contact; Brad Medlyn 0407 530 164 , Email: bjandnjmedlyn@gmail.com

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PUBLIC NOTICE

EMPLOYMENT HAY PROCESSING PLANT – ST ARNAUD, VIC

– WEIGHBRIDGE / SAMPLE PREP Gilmac is Australia's leading hay exporter, responsible for one quarter of all Australian hay exports, with major markets in Asia. Testament to our rapidly growing business, we have 6 Hay Processing plants across 3 states.

A casual position is available for a seasonal weighbridge/sample prep role at our St Arnaud Victoria site.

Principal responsibilities include: • Oversee the physical and administrative receival and dispatch of hay from site, conducts weighbridge receivals & dispatch, moisture checking of bales and storage/scheduling.

• Prepare and dispatch ARGT and feed test samples.

• Maintain and clean sample room equipment.

• Ensuring self and others comply with Gilmac values of safety, quality and OHS policies and procedures.

• Assist with housekeeping and site admin support if requested.

POSITION VACANT

New Spring Clothing Ranges

I’m looking for someone to join our “work family” as a receptionist / PA in my legal office.

You need to have good skills with Word and be capable at finding your way around computer software and web applications.

Your day will involve taking phone calls, being pleasant to clients (everyone actually!), dealing with government organisations, filing, scanning, writing letters, running errands (banking, post office etc) and learning the conveyancing and estate process to help the other staff.

I will teach you the “why”, show you the “how” and give you the independence to “make it happen”!

Personality-wise, you need to have a good sense of humour (ie: laugh at my jokes), be happy, enjoy helping people and work well with others.

Hours can be arranged with the right person to fit in with the others in the office, 2 to 4 days a week. It’s also a bonus if you can do extra days or hours to cover holidays or sick days of other staff.

If you’re interested in seeing if you fit in our office, please drop in your application and CV to the office or email karen@klp.net.au by 5pm Monday 30 September.

FOR SALE

PAVILION SCHEDULE OUT NOW! available at

North Central News, Trendz on Napier, Hen Picked Crafts.

Tickets available at Trendz on Napier, or Eventbrite.

in store Trendz on Napier 117 Napier St., St. Arnaud Ph: 5495 3359

LAY-BY & GIFT VOUCHERS available at St. Arnaud Allsorts

Ph: 5495 1161

Successful applicants will: • Have Microsoft Office experience.

• Have a commitment to quality and excellent attention to detail.

• Be able to pass a pre-employment medical including a drug screen.

• Have a willingness to work varied days/hours according to seasonal requirements (including weekend work).

• Have Microsoft Office experience.

MEETINGS Karen Lee Probst, Solicitor 116 Napier Street, St Arnaud 3478 Ph 03 5495 2595

St. Arnaud Midweek Golf

AGM Wednesday 2nd, October 2024 at 2pm.

Interested persons are encouraged to apply.

Applications to: carl.leach@gilmac.com.au or hr@gilmac.com.au

89-93 Napier Street, St. Arnaud

New Spring Footwear Arrivals in store

Golf Club Rooms

Trendz on Napier

Job Vacancies HAY PROCESSING PLANT – ST ARNAUD, VIC

– CROP INSPECTOR Gilmac is Australia's leading hay exporter, responsible for one quarter of all Australian hay exports, with major markets in Asia. Testament to our rapidly growing business, we have 6 Hay Processing plants across 3 states.

A casual position is available for an ongoing Crop Inspector role at our St Arnaud, Victoria site.

To be considered for this role you will require the following: • Excellent time management and coordination to conduct on-farm inspections and sampling.

• Flexible availability especially in the lead up to and through our harvest period (Sept – Dec).

• Willingness to work varied days/hours according to seasonal requirements.

• Be willing to work individually and within a team environment.

• Commitment to quality and excellent attention to detail.

• Accuracy with written and verbal communication is essential.

• Capability using tablets, computers and varied apps/programs.

• Be able to pass a pre-employment medical including drug screen.

Knowledge within the Agricultural field would be advantageous but not essential as the successful applicant will be provided with full training. Your role will focus on assisting our team both within field sampling and product identification.

Interested persons are encouraged to apply.

Applications to: carl.leach@gilmac.com.au or hr@gilmac.com.au

Campus Negotiable • Director of Clinical Services • Vehicle Compliance/Maintenance Officer • Compliance/Maintenance Officer • Planned Activity Group Assistant • Occupational Therapist • Podiatrist Birchip • Chef Charlton • Chef Donald • Food and Domestic Service Assistant St Arnaud • Chef • Associate Nurse Unit Manager • Registered Nurse • Quality and Risk Officer Wycheproof • Enrolled Nurse Further information available at: https://ewhs.org.au/careers

Advertise your position in the Employment Section Phone: (03) 5495 1055

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St Arnaud Community Resource Centre Inc.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Thursday 10th October 2024 at 7.30 pm at the St Arnaud Community Resource Centre 85 Napier St, St Arnaud

117 Napier St., St. Arnaud Ph: 5495 3359

VEHICLES FOR SALE

• 2019 MAZDA CX9 AZAMI LE - Top of the range, immaculate inside and out, genuine low kms - 18,600. Packed with genuine Mazda accessories, new tint.

Rego: BDO-791. $44,000.

Chris: 0428 619 729.

Unscheduled Council Meeting A Council Meeting will be held at 12.30pm on Monday, 30 September 2024 in the Council Chamber, Pleasant Creek Historic Precinct, Stawell.

The purpose of the meeting is to consider: • Preparation of Annual Report 2023-24 • Carry Forward and Major Variation Report 2024 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

AT YOUR SERVICE

•I R O N S T O N E R E M OVA L S Maryborough- runs south.

Phone: 0412 726 432.

Self Storage •7 DAYS ACCESS •BUSINESS STOCK •LONG OR SHORT TERM STORAGE AVAILABLE

Hayley:

0409 337 276, Luke:

Nicola Kirk Physiotherapist Over 17 years experience Open Mon to Fri 63 Napier Street, ST. ARNAUD

0400 451 432 or 5495 1108

0458 885 266 St. Arnaud Serenity Storage

Solicitor 116 Napier St., St. Arnaud

Practical, experienced advice in plain English Appointments also available in Charlton, Donald & Wycheproof

Ph: 5495 2595 Karen@klp.net.au

Top of the Town Beauty Salon For all your Hair and Beauty NEEDS

Ph: 5495 1306 ~ OPEN ~ Monday to Friday Colours, Perms, Unisex Cuts, Waxing, Teeth Whitening, Brow Wax & Tinting, Tanning etc. .

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TO ADVERTISE PH: 5495 1055

THANKYOU Thank you to the people who have cont acted me with support and encouragement to stand for council as a Kara Kara rep.

I’m quite honoured by those who have contacted me.

I’m also excited about the challenge to promote the northern end of the Shire, both the town and farming communities.

I strongly believe in local input and really listening to understand, because the people who live and work here have knowledge and passion for our communities.

Another hobby horse of mine, is using easy to understand words and trying to make things more interesting!

These are concepts I try to bring into everyday life and will be the basis of my approach in Council.

Please contact me if you want to ask me more, Karen P Authorised by Karen Probst PO Box 183, St Arnaud 3478 0468 77 3478 karenkarakara@yahoo.com

BEREAVEMENT THANK YOU On behalf of the Greig family I would like to thank every person who attended the funeral of Stuart our son, brother and uncle.

Also to those who sent cards, phone calls and text messages.

Your caring and support during this very sad time has been appreciated so much.

- Yvonne Greig

CHURCH NOTICES

DEATH MARCHMENT (Ward) - Rhonda Vivian 1-4-1946 - 13-9-2024 of St. Arnaud, suddenly but peacefully. Loved wife of Mervyn (dec).

Loving mother to Anthony and Janine; Meagan and Robert Harvey. Loving Nana Rhonda to Tait, Chelsea, Rose (dec), Mitchell; Montana and Charlie.

Treasured Great Nana Rhonda to Raiden, Adelyn, Creed and Mason. Friend of Chum.

LOVED BY ALL, RE UNITED WITH MERVYN FUNERAL DETAILS WILL BE ADVISED ASAP Condolences can be left at lifelived.com.au KELL FUNERALS ST ARNAUD NFDA

EST: 1860

5495 1043

MARCHMENT (Ward) - Rhonda Vivian 1-4-1946 - 13-9-2024 Daughter of Ken and Ann (both dec.), Step Daughter of Maureen (dec.), Dear Sister and Sister-in-law of Joy and Barry McSwain, Faye and Peter Thornbarrow, Laurie and Vickki Ward.

Loved Auntie of their families.

Forever Loved, Sadly Missed.

DISTRICT CATHOLIC CHURCHES East Wimmera Parish Sunday September 22nd 10.30am Live Stream in BOORT

Sunday September 22nd 10.30am Live Stream in BANYENA - No Mass CHARLTON

Sunday September 22nd 10.30am

ST. ARNAUD UNITING CHURCH Sunday 22nd September No Service in ST. ARNAUD Combined with STUART MILL 10.00 am Followed by morning tea.

PARISH OFFICE Chris & Rob Batters Pastorial Co-ordinators Enquiries 5495 6223

ST. ARNAUD CHURCH OF CHRIST Cnr. Queens Ave & Alma St. Looking to Jesus Thurs. 19th September 10.30 a.m.: Faith Group Sun. 22nd September 10.30 a.m.: Worship & Communion Speaker: David Tolputt (Ararat) Tues. 24th September 4.00 p.m.: Discovery Club Enquiries: Brian Eccles Ph: 0429 485 621

Live Stream out to churches without Mass DONALD

Sunday September 22nd 10.30am MARCHMENT, Rhonda Members of the St. Arnaud Police Station are saddened by the passing of Rhonda.

Sincere condolences to Tony and Janine; Meagan and Robert and their families.

MARCHMENT - Rhonda Vivian Dear Mum, You have left us far too early, although you were doing what you wanted.

We will miss our daily phone call, but you will never leave our hearts or memories.

Fly high mum, I hope there’s lots of clothes shops up there (Alls good!).

Missed and loved forever.

Meagan and Rob Harvey xoxo

CHURCH NOTICES

MARCHMENT - Rhonda Vivian To our beloved Nana Rhonda, We are saddened by your sudden passing, you went in true Rhonda fashion, doing what you loved, travelling with your mate Chum.

We will miss you and all the things you did for us, nothing was too much for you and you never said no.

Forever in our hearts.

Montana and Dallas, Charlie and Joslyn. xoxoxoxo

ANGLICAN PARISH OF ST. ARNAUD Christ Church Old Cathedral Friday 20th September 9.30am Morning Prayer St. Arnaud 9.30am Every Sunday Eucharist Bealiba 8am 2nd/4th Sunday All Welcome Rev. Peter Downes Enquiries phone: 0412 957 383

Live Stream in ST.ARNAUD

Sunday September 22nd 8.30am - Mass WYCHEPROOF

Saturday August 21st 7.00pm - Mass Parish Coordinator: Noeline Hogan 0476 617 976

MARCHMENT - Rhonda Deepest sympathy to Meagan, Tony and family.

A friend and mate who was taken too soon. Will save a seat at country music for you.

Love from Yvonne and John Nevill

KELL FUNERALS Est 1860

EMPLOYMENT

PRE PAID FUNERALS AVAILABLE 24 HOURS

Ph: 5495 1043

136 Napier Street St. Arnaud

Expressions of Interest – Fire Prevention Contractor Northern Grampians Shire Council invite qualified contractors to submit their expressions of interest for fire hazard clearance and fuel mitigation services. The work will be conducted at various locations throughout the Northern Grampians Shire from late November 2024. For further details, please visit our website at www.ngshire.vic.gov.au/emergencies/expres sion-of-interest-fire-prevention-contractor BRENT McALISTER CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

NAFD Member

Birthday wishes to: September 18th Jessica Mullins September 19th Leanne Burke Harley Durward September 20th Terry McPhee Peter Marland September 21st Thomas Amos Zoe Evans Narelle Hendy Brian O’Donnell

September 22nd Nigel Greenaway Kerrie Martin Chris O’Brien Janine Batters September 23rd Mitchell Baldwin Anthony Box Wayne Cross Steven Ross September 24th Maureen Wells

NORTH CENTRAL NEWS, WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 18th 2024 - Page 11

Charlton 100 Years Ago: 17th – 20th September 1924

by Charlton Golden Grains Museum

Mourned and Missed The late Mrs J. T. Holmes, who died at Glen Iris at the age of 63, was a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs W. Stewart.

She came with her parents to the Charlton district at the time the land was thrown open for selection, some 50 years ago, and lived at Dooboobetic.

She married Mr J. T. Holmes and after living some years at Barrakee, Mr and Mrs Holmes resided in Charlton, where they remained until six months ago when they settled in Glen Iris.

During the war, she did much for the soldiers, and knitted hundreds of pairs of socks for them. For many years she was an active worker in the Presbyterian Church.

She leaves, besides her husband, three daughters – Bella, Millie, and Annie – and one son, Charles.

Wychitella The Grand Ball, held under the auspices of the Wychitella Football Club in the local Hall, attracted a large gathering, and the numbers would have been still greater but for the rain.

The lengthy programme embraced dances old and new; and the music played by the Charlton jazz Trio was the subject of most appreciative comment.

The floor was in fine order and the MC was Mr Johnny Walker.

The ladies of the district provided a supper that was a credit to them.

Charltonians at Birchip It was a red-letter day in the history of Birchip, for it saw the opening of the new Higher Elementary School.

From Charlton 45 students, accompanied by the Headmaster (Mr N. McHutchinson), Miss Z. Hazlett, and

Miss L. Soding (teachers), travelled in 10 cars.

Triangular sporting contests between Donald, Birchip and Charlton were held in Football and Basketball.

On the way home, there was quite a series of mishaps.

One car sustained a fracture of its front spring; the steering gear of another became troublesome; punctures were sustained; and one car ran out of petrol about the Cemetery.

Still, the party had a jolly time.

Trotting Club’s Big Move The decision of the Trotting Club to run a £250 meeting, is the biggest thing ever conceived in the history of Trotting locally, and is worthy of all commendation.

The £250 allotted is an increase of no less than £140 on last year’s stake money.

Members’ tickets will be 21/-.

Ladies are admitted free to the Grandstand.

At least 20 gentlemen are prepared to guarantee against loss on the meeting to the extent of £10 each.

Railway Revenue Comparative returns of traffic and revenue at Charlton railway station during August, 1923, and the same month this year, make interesting reading: The number of single and return tickets issued in August last year was 687, as against 559 this year.

Goods traffic – August 1923, in 361 tons, out 572 tons – total 933; 1924, in 527 tons, out 870 tons – total, 1397.

Livestock – August 1923, in 32, out 51 – total 83; 1924, in 2, out 53 – total 55.

The Fun of the Fair The culmination of months of patient effort, St Martin’s Church of England Japanese Village Fair and Tenth Spring

Above: Wychitella Football Club 1911 – Premiers Back row (left to right) F. Power, J. Stewart, J. Loughnan, H. Keith, A. Sullivan, A. McGrath ? 2nd Back Row: L. Hurley, Sullivan, J. McMahon, J. Hurley, S. Mc…, E. Keith, W. Keith, J. O’Donnell? 2nd Front Row: F. Hindson, J. Hurley, M. Morley, N. Wilson, D. Williamson, D. McInnis, J. Williamson? Front: A. Keith, J. McMahon.

Flower Show, was the most ambitious ever planned in the history of this annual event. A distinct departure was the securing of the Original Japanese Village - a conception which has a history of 20 years on the road behind it. It has toured all over NSW, SA, Vic and Tas. The well-stocked stalls, with their fair attendants garbed in dainty Japanese cos-

tume, presented a pretty spectacle.

The stalls were: Sweets, Fruit Salad, Produce, Flower, Fancy, Wishing Well, Refreshment Room, Men and Hoop-La. The Flower Show had sections for: Bouquets, Vegetables, Pastr y etc, Jams, Preser ves etc and Miscellaneous.

A Warning Trappers, and per-

sons with dogs or guns, have been making themselves troublesome from time to time on Mr S. Perry’s property, known as Hanrahan’s, at Buckrabanyule.

Notice is given by Mr Perry that people trespassing on his property In the respects indicated will be prosecuted af ter today without further notice.

(Information from East Charlton Tribune)

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Golfers pretty in pink AN icy wind was blowing on Thursday 12th at the Country Club but, fortunately, that didn’t deter 20 brave souls from fronting up for the combined men’s and ladies’ Pink Golf Day. The event was a Mixed Ambrose, and the aim of the game was to raise funds for cancer research.

Pink was the day’s theme and it was clear that members had delved deep into their wardrobes, not to mention the local op shops, for suitable attire.

Word on the street was that Arnold Bond was going to wear his pink tutu, but he opted for a vintage pink Mini instead!

The ladies were appointed team captains and the men were selected randomly to make up teams of a minimum of three players.

Scratch winners were the team of Marilyn Knights, David Lanyon and Trevor Mirren, with 33 points.

- Contributed Handicap winners for the day were Glenda O’Neill, Arnold Bond, Rob Batters and Mark McGrath with 29¾ points.

With a fraction of a point separating the top teams, Google searches, calculators, fingers and toes were needed in the Captain’s office to finalise the scores.

The wily veteran, John Nevill, was nearest to the pin on the 6th, while the honours on the 8th was shared by Glenda O’Neill and Arnold Bond.

Golf over, it was back to the Clubhouse for a barbecue lunch, where David “Happy” L anyon’s spinning wheel was revved up to sort out the prizes in the day’s raffle.

Above: Pink Golf Day supporting breast cancer survivors. (left to right) Tony Coloe, Mary Elliott, Trevor Stewart, Chris Campbell, Ernie Scilini, Trevor Mirren, Hadyn Heyme, Rob Batters, David Lanyon, John Nevill, Bill Knights, Arnold Bond, John Goode, Peter Martin, Marg McRae, Mark McGrath, Sharyn Erwin, Glenda O’Neill. Marilyn Knights (front). Jenny Lanyon seated in the Mini. the course, Bill Rodger collected NTP on the 6th hole, while David Lanyon took the honour on the 10th, again!

All members, please remember the closed tournament next Saturday 21st and the defib first aid training prior to hit off.

The training begins at 11am sharp, with Ambulance Victoria conducting the session.

Presentation night will be held on Wednesday 25th, so please do your best to attend the last formal function of the golfing year.

Tuesday 3rd September

St. Arnaud Indoor Bowls

- Contributed

Playing six ends this week, it was Betty Mazucco (S), Lyle Streeter and Marie Craddock, who came out on top as the winners with 29 points.

In the first game they got off to a very slow start and didn’t score until the fifth end, giving them 2 points to 6 points.

In the last end they managed to get 4 points making it 6 points each for a drawn game.

The second game was a bit different with them winning all the way until the fifth end, where their opponents got 3 points putting

them 1 point behind going into the last end.

On the last end they managed to score 1 point which meant another drawn game for them.

The third game they started off well and were 5 points to 2 points going into the last end.

Although they lost the last end, they ended up winning the game by one point.

All in all, a fine morning’s entertainment, with the proceeds going to the Fiona Elsey Cancer Research Institute in Ballarat.

Saturday golf was transferred to Sunday due to the footy finals, with 11 players braving the cold and blustery

conditions.

The tenacious and youthful tyro, Sam Male, won the day with 41 points, continuing his good form of late, whilst the evergreen and dependable Ernie Scillini was runner up, with 38 points.

The St. Arnaud

Caravan Park Nearest the Pin on the 8th hole also went to Sam Male, while the Weir’s IGA NTP on the 18th was won by Trevor Stewart who is making a habit of shopping on the way home from golf using his vouchers.

Elsewhere around

Charlton Croquet - Contributed

THE Charlton Croquet Club held its 2024/25 Opening Day on 5th September.

Above: Captain Wendy Laffin presenting Carmel Fitzpatrick with the coveted Golfer of the year for 2024.

Charlton Ladies Golf end of year summary PINK day for support of breast cancer survival was ladies closing day event Wednesday 11th - Contributed September.

Women played a Irish 3some off the white (men's) tee, with groups interpretations varied causing a null result for the day.

Carmel Fitzpatrick is the golfer of the year after a fantastic season, with her handicap dropping most weeks, scoring wins locally and in Kara Kara tournaments regularly.

Other 2024 results; Birdies: Anne Kenny 7 Chip Ins: Kim Laffin 11 Eclectic: Silver Anne Kenny Bronze: Kim Laffin C Grade: Wendy Hargreaves Championships - Silver: Wendy Laffin, Bronze: Janice Boyle C Grade: Chris Livingston Handicap: Wendy Laffin, Kim Laffin, Carmel Fitzpatrick.

Doreen Heanan award: shared between Anne Kenny and Kim Laffin.

Glad Dew putting: Wendy Laffin August monthly medal: Kim Laffin.

A social afternoon tea was enjoyed by all to end our year.

Thanks John Headon for opening the bar and raking the scrapes for us.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK One problem with the focus on speculation is that it tends to promote the growth of the great intellectual cancer of our times – conspiracy theories.

- Gary Weiss

Numbers were down due to members having other commitments.

Joy Freeman had the honour of running the first hoop as an acknowledgement of her community involvement, especially with the Red Cross where she was recently recognised with an Outstanding Service Award presented at Government House.

Croquet can be played by people of all ages, physical fitness and ability so please contact Margaret Bowen (Golf Croquet Captain) or Anne Kenny (Association Croquet Captain) if you are interested in trying this sport with a different challenge.

Right:(left to right) Margaret Bowen, Moira Sheahan, Lindsay Patullo, Dawn Mulquiny, Barb Dalrymple, Ena Green, Peter O'Brien and Val Bourke. Front: Joy Freeman. Absent: Naomi Patullo.

Tuesday 10th August It was back to playing eight end per game this week.

The team of Flo A n d i s o n ( S ) , Ly l e

Streeter and Kaye Smith, all bowled well together.

In the first two games they were on fire and their opponents didn’t get a look in.

The first game they won 12 points to 2 points.

The second game was similar to their first, they just kept soaring ahead, winning it 16 points to 3 points.

The third game didn’t start off so well for them.

After three ends they were 5 points behind, but then they

came back getting 5 points on the fourth end making the scores level.

They scored on the next three ends and going into the last end, were 11 points to 6 points.

With their opponents winning the last end with 4 points, meant they just narrowly scraped through to win the third game by one point.

Winning all their three games they ended up with a score of 47 points.

Bealiba Hall Indoor Carpet Bowls THERE were some big winning margins this week, some magical shots and kitty taking a tumble off the end of the mat several times.

It was also a great turn out with twelve bowlers including our much welcome visitor from NSW, Margaret Bonsor.

Congratulations to this week’s winning team of Shirley Coburn, Malcolm Campbell and Robert Dilworth with the perfect three wins.

- Contributed They just edged out the team of Pam Brightwell, Lyle Streeter and Ian Lovel with two wins.

Can anyone peg back the lead that Malcolm Campbell has in the championship points?

Malcolm is sitting on 56 ½ points, Heather Cooper is in second on 49 ½ and Gary McClelland is third on 47 1/2.

It might be an interesting run to the finish line.

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Wind plays a role in a grand final battle THE wind blew once again as it had every time the Saints played at Donald, it was starting to become a new routine for the Saints, a match day full of icy strong game changing winds.

Streamers blew in the wind, Saints spectators standing in a line waiting to cheer the under 17s on, as they ran towards the oval and through the banner.

A banner that the wind had taken as prisoner and tore before the boys even made it through it, some may say that it was the bad omen, if you believe in that stuff.

As the minutes ticked down to signal the start of the first quarter, nerves bubbled in the players stomachs, but they knew that if they wanted a taste of a premiership, they would have to put them aside and just breathe.

The siren sounded to signal the first quarter, and it was on, Sea Lake players just as not if hungrier than they had ever been.

Players from both sides finding it hard to get the ball anywhere near goal, the defence of both sides stronger than ever.

About 10 or so min-

utes into the first quarter the Saints looked like they might have scored the first goal, but just as it had in games before the wind took the ball and through the behind post it went.

Another behind followed for the Saints shortly after, and as the minutes ticked down to signal the end of the quarter, Sea Lake also found the behind post, and the quarter ended with no goals to either side.

St. Arnaud 0.2.2 to Sea Lake Nandaly 0.1.1 2nd Quarter The Saints went into the quarter with a 1-point lead, not enough to satisfy them.

The contest had proved tough, and the Saints knew that they needed to lift if they even wanted a chance.

The ball pinged from the Saints forward line to the Tigers forward line back and forth.

The G young Saints had 5 shots at goal all of which the wind helped sail through the

Above: The Saints U17 team charges onto the field for the Grand Final with Sea Lake/Nandaly, who clenched the game by 3 points to become the Premiers for 2024. All players had much to be proud of.

Underage: St Arnaud 4 d.Peta Donald 2.

Q Mandrakas Best St Arnaud:C Forbes Kirk, Austin Lowe, Jack Batters, Amelia Watts. Best Donald: Lyric Davis, Marty Burke, Baylee Pearse, Charlotte Bicket.

Best on Ground: Victory Davis and Forbes Kirk.

Under-12: St Arnaud 3 d. Birchip-Watchem 1 Best St Arnaud: Patrick Zsigmond, Samuel Greenaway, Lewis Lowe, Ned Ezard.

Best Birchip-Watchem: Archie Tyler, Denly Tyler, Elijah Dean, Jakoby Saggers.

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SENIORS

SEA LAKE-NANDALY. BIRCHIP-WATCHEM...

2.1 2.3

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7.3 7. 5 (47) 4.8 4.10 (34)

Goals for Sea Lake-Nandaly: Thomas Cox 2, Jackson McMahon 2, Joshua Jenkins, Lachy McClelland, Tyson McKenzie. For Birchip-Watchem: Daniel Bell, Ben Edwards, Patrick Veszpremi, Nicholas Rippon.

Best for Sea Lake-Nandaly: Jack Poulton, Luke Martin, Thomas Cox, Tyson Mckenzie, Wade Donnan, Ryan O’Sullivan.

For Birchip-Watchem: Nicholas Rippon, Meyrick Buchanan, Angus Butterfield, Patrick Veszpremi, Dale Hinkley.

RESERVES

NULLAWIL...................

SEA LAKE-NANDALY.

1.5 1.0

3.10 5.11 6.11 (47) 1. 0 2. 0 2. 1 (13)

Goals for Nullawil: Zac Kelly 2, Brett Barker, Lachlan Braine, Sam Goldsmith, Dude Kelly. For Sea Lake Nandaly: Harry Harcourt, Chase Tait.

Best for Nullawil: Zac Kelly, Dude Kelly, Matthew Hogan, Angus Forrester, Mitchel Barry, Tiger Vearing. For Sea LakeNandaly: Jordan Bath, Chase Tait, Brandon Stadon, Wayne Landry, Nathan Wight, Cooper Allan.

UNDER-SEVENTEENS

SEA LAKE-NANDALY. ST ARNAUD ................

0.1 0.2

2.2 0.7

4.2 4. 2 (26) 1.9 2.11 (23)

Goals for Sea Lake-Nandaly: Ethan Ellis 2, Taj Borlase, Cruz O’Sullivan. For St Arnaud: Austin Lowe 2.

Best for Sea Lake-Nandaly: Judd Durie, Joss Tait, Jack Stacey, Nate McClelland, Ethan Ellis, Cruz O’Sullivan. For St Arnaud: Owen Lowe, Frankie Donald, Benjamin Greenaway, Kynan Torney, Sean Bridgeman, Ryan Bigmore.

UNDER-FOURTEENS

BOORT ........................

SEA LAKE-NANDALY.

2.1 0.1

2.5 0.1

4.5 3.2

4.6 (30) 3.3 (21)

Goals for Boort: Not Provided. For Sea Lake Nandaly: Not Provided.

Best for Boort: Harry Clapp, Brodie McPherson, Seth Muller, Tristan Broad, Darby Perryman, Jacob Malone. For Sea LakeNandaly: Riley Allan, Hugo Warne, Harry Wight, Benjamin Barbary, Ryder Newick, Zander Wight.

in Austin Lowe’s eyes as he kicked a much needed goal straight up in the quarter giving his teammates the boost they needed, one singular goal was needed to get the Saints in front by 1 but as the ball pinged from end to end time wore down and10150 as it looked N towards getting to the pointy end, the Saints had 2 scoring opportunities, both of which resulted in points, as Sea Lake milked the time as much as they could St. Arnaud’s chance at redemption, and chance for the premiership finally melted away and the siren sounded, Sea Lake Nandaly had won by 3.

Gutted the Saints walked off the field, but proud of how far they had come.

The day just was not in their favour, it just was not their time.

Final scores St. Arnaud 2.11.23 to Sea Lake Nandaly 4.2.26 Best for St. Arnaud Owen L owe, Frankie Donald, Benjamin Greenaway, Kynan Torney, Sean Bridgeman, Ryan Bigmore.

young Saints headed into the next half craving and needing a goal or a couple to boost their confidence and help find the lift that they needed.

Sea Lake came out firing and kicked the first goal of the quarter not what the Saints had anticipated.

But the Saints found a way through Sea L ake’s strong defence and as the ball looked to float towards goal, Saints supporters stood up ready to celebrate and the ball once again going through for a behind.

Sea Lake were able to capitalise on this and score another goal before long, but as the minutes began to count down Austin Lowe got boot to ball and finally sailed the ball through for the Saints first goal of the match, supporters cheered in relief, but they knew there was still a lot of work to do going into the last quarter.

St. Arnaud 1.9.15 to Sea Lake Nandaly 4.2.26 The last quarter was shaping up to be something special, a glimmer of hope shone

behind post, not the ideal outcome.

However, Sea Lake were able to use the wind and kick a muchneeded goal to level the scores, and shortly after kick another one to be a goal and 1 singular point in front coming into halftime.

St. Arnaud 0.7.7 to 2.2.14 A halftime rev up came from coach Harley Durward, as the

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Women: Wycheproof-Narraport 3 d. St Arnaud 1.

Best Wycheproof-Narraport: Laura Harrison, Sarah Botheras, Shelby Giorlando. Best St Arnaud: Nicola Kirk, Brylea Knight, Sophie Male, Kate Gifford.

Best on Ground: Shelby Giorlando.

Men: Donald 3 d. Wycheproof-Narraport 2.

Best Donald: Alex Bourchier, Henry Bourchier, Lincoln Westerland. Best Wycheproof-Narraport: Jacob Moresi, Declan Anderson, Marcus Williamson.

Best on Ground: Jacob Moresi.

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“A” grade: Wedderburn 55 d. Charlton 41.

Best on Court: Holly Lockhart (Wedderburn).

“B” grade: Wedderburn 44 d. Birchip-Watchem 39.

Best on Court: Olivia Lockhart (Wedderburn).

“C” grade: Boort 35 lost to Nullawil 42.

Best on Court: Verity Rafter (Nullawil).

“C” grade reserves: Sea Lake-Nandaly 53 d. Nullawil 35.

Best on Court: Isabella Shepherd (SLNT).

Under-17 “A”: Birchip-Watchem 24 defeated by Nullawil 31.

Best on Court: Lily Scott (Nullawil).

Under-14 “A”: Donald 34 d. Birchip-Watchem 26.

Best on Court: Milla Adams (Donald).

Under-14 “B”: Birchip-Watchem 29 d. St Arnaud 9.

Best on Court: Gemma Tynan (Birchip-Watchem).

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Seniors Natte Bealiba 20.10 130 Trentham 7.9 51 Reserves Carisbrook 4.4 28 Harcourt 9.7 61 Under 17.5 Carisbrook 5.3 33 Maldon 5.8 38 Under 14.5 Carisbrook 7.10 52 Avoca 4.5 29 Under 11.5 Newstead 3.2 20 Carisbrook 3.7 25 Solution No. 10150 I S L A M C A U S E Y O V I X E N T A L E P A G A N D I L A T E S R T O T E M T A D E B A R A M I S S O D E R D E T E C T E D O E C O V E T A U R E C K O N E D F I N E C H I N A M E D A L L M T A M E D T M A S O N I C T O X I C E T O N O T T E R V W T O W N S R A V E L

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North Central Hockey Association Grand Finals Under 12 St. Arnaud began the match with possession and made an assertive drive forward, only to be halted at the top of the D by a resolute Birchip defence.

The ball was passed out to Frankie McClelland, who sprinted down the wing before delivering a pass into the D, resulting in a short corner for Birchip Watchem.

Archie Tyler’s shot was blocked by Finn Evans, who swiftly cleared the ball to the other end of the field.

The play continued as Ned Ezard worked his way into the D, earning St. Arnaud a short corner of their own.

However, the injection eluded all players, preventing any shot on goal.

Both sides struggled to penetrate the D, with much of the play concentrated in the midfield.

Denly Tyler demonstrated impressive skill, dribbling past several players and distributing the ball wide to create opportunities for the Bulls.

A quick turnover saw St. Arnaud counterattack, earning a short corner.

Following a scramble in front of the goal, Samuel Greenaway’s shot was deflected into the net by Patrick Zsigmond, just two minutes before the end of the first half.

St. Arnaud began the second half strongly, with effective teamwork between Samuel Greenaway and Lewis Lowe.

A determined push into the D saw Patrick Zsigmond add another goal to his tally.

Just a minute later, the Saints netted a third goal through Ned Ezard off a short corner.

Final score: St. Arnaud 3 – Birchip Watchem 1 Goals St Arnaud: Patrick Zsigmond 2, Ned Ezard Goal Birchip Watchem: Archie Tyler Best St. Arnaud: Patrick Zsigmond, Samuel Greenaway, Lewis Lowe, Ned Ezard Best Birchip Watchem: Archie Tyler, Denly Tyler, Elijah Dean, Jakoby Saggers Umpires: Brenton Henderson and Bridie Casey

Underage The start of the game was delayed to accommodate three St. Arnaud players who were finishing their football final.

Both teams earned early short corners, but strong defensive efforts on both sides prevented any goals.

Charlotte Bicket moved well as the

- Contributed Donald goalkeeper, receiving solid support from the team's defence.

Austin Lowe had a shot on goal, and although Bella Bigmore kept the ball in play by collecting the rebound on the back line, she was unable to convert.

Donald quickly counterattacked, with Baylee Pearse driving the for ward line, though he was unable to penetrate the D. St. Arnaud's Hamish Tannock was temporarily sidelined due to a poor tackle, but Donald was unable to capitalize on the numerical advantage.

In the second half, Donald displayed greater aggression and controlled much of the play.

As the final whistle blew, Donald was awarded a penalty stroke, but Baylee Pearse narrowly missed to the left of the goal.

With the score remaining at 0-0, a shootout was required to determine the outcome.

Final Score: St. Arnaud 4 – Donald 2 Goals St. Arnaud: Jesse James, Duncan Kirk, Austin Lowe, Hamish Tannock Goals Donald: Lyric Davis, Baylee Pearse Best St. Arnaud: Forbes Kirk, Austin Lowe, Jack Batters, Amelia Watts Best Donald: Lyric Davis, Marty Bourke, Baylee Pearse, Charlotte Bicket Best on Ground: Victor y Davis and Forbes Kirk Umpires: Jacob Moresi, Corey Harrison

St. Arnaud Under 12 Premiers 2024 Above: Back row (left to right) North Central Hockey Association life member Glen Rusk, Isobel Green, Xavier Batters, Betty Batters, Ned Ezard, Eloise Green, Isaac Johns, Lewis Lowe and Coach Jack Abbott. Middle row: Lewis Ezard (no 88), Zaklen Hutchinson, and Patrick Zsigmond. Front row: Coach Riley Burke, Chaise Buttery, Finn Evans, Samuel Greenaway, Indi Johns, Leo Kay and Chad Polkinghorne.

Women St. Arnaud’s Brylea Knight initiated the first offensive move, advancing into the D, but was quickly halted by L aura Harrison.

Wycheproof-Narraport responded swiftly, earning a short corner, but Shelby Giorlando’s flick sailed over the goal.

St. Arnaud soon regained possession and pushed back into attack, but their momentum was stopped at the 25-yard line as WycheproofNarraport advanced down the wing through Priya.

Despite Wycheproof's options, St. Arnaud's defence, particularly goalkeeper Sophie Male, successfully thwarted every attempt.

Although Wycheproof earned several short corners, they found it difficult to manoeuvre the ball past St Arnaud’s steadfast goalkeeper.

The first half concluded with neither

St. Arnaud Underage Premiers 2024 Above: Back row (left to right) Jack Batters, Duncan Kirk, Riley Buttery, Finn Wilson, Hamish Tannock, Coach Nicola Kirk, Austin Lowe, Jesse James, Allegra Decker and Lewis Lowe. Middle row: Betty Batters, Brisbane Nielsen, Hannah Stones, Isabella Bigmore, Amelia Watts, and Samuel Greenaway.

Front: Zach Green and Forbes Kirk. team managing to score.

The Demons came out firing in the second half, playing with increased aggression in front of goal.

Maryann Pollard’s attempt was once again saved by Male, and a subsequent high shot over her head was cleared off the line by Nicola Kirk.

The Saints launched an offensive push but were unable to penetrate the Demons' defence beyond the D. Wycheproof-Narraport

earned three consecutive short corners without success, and a quick turnover saw Jennifer Bibby score for St Arnaud.

Shelby Giorlando’s flick found the top of the net, leveling the score.

The intensity escalated in the final quarter, with the Demons securing the lead through another goal by Shelby Giorlando.

Wycheproof was awarded multiple short corners, with one of

Shelby’s flicks being grounded by Sophie Male, but the ball was swiftly picked up by Wycheproof.

A pass across the front of the goal set up Tanya Goddard’s shot, which was expertly finished by Lillian Pritchard, sealing the 31 victor y for the Demons.

Final Score: Wycheproof-Narraport 3 – St Arnaud 1 Goals WycheproofNarraport: Shelby Giorlando 2, Lillian Pritchard

Goal St. Arnaud: Jennifer Bibby Best WycheproofNarraport: L aura Harrison, Sarah Botheras, Shelby Giorlando Best St. Arnaud: Nicola Kirk, Brylea Swanton, Sophie Male, Kate Gifford Best on Ground: Shelby Giorlando Umpires: Aaron Foy, Brenton Henderson

Men Final Score: Donald 3 – WycheproofNarraport 2

Goals Donald: Glenn Pearse 2, Aidan Goode Goals WycheproofNarraport: Marcus Williamson, Corey Harrison Best Donald: Alex Bourchier, Henr y Bourchier, Lincoln Westerland Best WycheproofNarraport: Jacob Moresi, Declan Anderson, Marcus Williamson Best on Ground: Jacob Moresi Umpires: Aaron Foy and Kathryn Durie

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Above: A large crowd brings in a huge gate with $43,203 taken on Grand Final day between the Sea Lake-Nandaly Tigers and the Birchip-Watchem Bulls, at Donald, up a few thousand on last year.

Tigers victorious in Seniors

Below: Rod Notting from St. Arnaud (second from right) presented the Halfhide Cup on behalf of the family to the Sea Lake-Nandaly 2024 Premiers (left to right) Back row: Callan Noonan, Kane Donnan, Jai Wright, Brodie Adock, Ryan O’Sullivan, Thomas Cox, Bryce Delmenico, Billy McInnes, Ivan Tait (president), Rod Notting, Mick McClelland (North-Central League president). Middle Row: Jack Poulton, Max Cahoon, Jackson McMahon, Lachlan McClelland, Will Simpson. Front row: Connor Michael, Charlie Cox, Wade Donnan, Brody Weir, Trent Donnan, Luke Martin, Tyson McKenzie and Josh Jenkins.

SEA LAKE-Nandaly Tigers were triumphant in their Grand Final on Saturday in the Seniors with the strong and blustery wind playing havoc with players’ skills.

It was a contest like no other with the wind putting an end to any chance either side had of winning by their skill alone.

After a loss by the Tigers in the second semi final to the Bulls the contest was fight to the death.

With the final siren the Sea Lake-Nandaly Tigers (7.5 (47)) came out on top against BirchipWatchem Bulls (4.10 (34)).

For the second consecutive year the Tigers have claimed the top trophy and all eyes now turn to 2025.

Our congratulations go to both teams for a exciting contest between two of the great teams of our time.

A Mildura treble for Luke THE No 1 oval at Mildura has always been a happy hunting ground for Charlton based harness racing trainers and drivers and the tradition continued there on Friday with Luke Dunne driving 3 winners plus 3 placings.

A first and a second in this tally was for Charlton trainer Zac Steenhuis with “Super Code” winning on consecutive Fridays and the 3yo filly “Perfect Playgirl” getting a share of the prizemoney in her race.

Undoubtedly the best performance by a Charlton driver at Mildura was on the 19th July 1985 when the late Ian W McCallum drove 6 winners there.

Ellen Tormey has driven 5 winners on

two occasions in 2020 and 2021 and Ryan Sanderson also drove 5 winners twice in 2023 and 2024 when he was based in Charlton.

The good form continued for the Steenhuis/Dunne combination when they were successful with the Frank and Margaret McGrath owned “Riviera Rose” at Ararat on Sunday.

The winner is a 7yo mare who had her first start at the St. Arnaud meeting on December 29 last year and had

been placed in five of her races before winning her maiden at start number 13.

“Terroroan” won again for owner/trainer John Tormey at last week’s Kilmore meeting when driven by Jack Laugher.

The 8yo gelding has now won ten times for John with Laugher holding the reins for seven of those wins.

Today, Wednesday, Maryborough race with “Terror Eyes” in race 3 for the

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Inside running

by Archie

McNaulty’s and Scott To r n e y ’ s “ Te n s i o n Seeker”, who got beaten by a “lip” at Ararat, starting from the pole in race 5.

Today's trot is a Mobile start whereas the Ararat second was from a standing start.

Bendigo race tonight, Echuca on Sunday and Charlton is on next Wednesday with nine races programmed for “the Park”.

Above: Frank McGrath and Zac Steenhuis with the Ian Shalders Memorial winner “Riviera Rose” at Ararat on Sunday.

- Photo. Ararat HRC

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