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AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS 2022
Kara Kara Award winners BLESSED with a coolish but beautiful morning under the trees on Australia Day in St. Arnaud and with a small but staunch crowd, the Kara Kara Awards were presented at an official ceremony last week. Although the Kara Kara Australia Day Ambassador Tonia Todman was unfortunately unable to attend due to a COVID issue in her household, Cr. Lauren Dempsey read out a message from the Member for Mallee Dr Anne Webster.
Above: Above: Kaylene Cossar (left) Citizen of the Year and Tessa Fitzpatrick Young Citizen of the Year for Charlton.
Charlton celebrates individual achievements on their Australia Day
Citizen of the Year Australia Day Award recipients for Kara Kara Ward of Northern Grampians Shire were headed with Russell
Above: Russell Steel (right) Kara Kara Ward Citizen of the Year with Mayor Northern Grampians Shire Cr Tony Driscoll. Steel named as Citizen of the Year. Russell is a voluntary committee Treasurer
at St Arnaud Resource Centre and instrumental in resurrecting the centre and preventing
what would have been its imminent closure. • Cont. page 6.
CHARLTON in the Buloke Shire celebrated the achievements of members of their community on Australia Day with the naming of Kaylene Cossar as their Citizen of the Year.
Honouring Kaylene Kaylene has been heavily involved in numerous community organisations and projects over many years.
The Circle However, it was her involvement in the establishment of The CIRCLE after the 2011 flood, and more
recently, the Charlton Neighbourhood House, that was highlighted in her nomination. After the devastating January 2011 flood, Kaylene stepped up to help the community and subsequently became a key member of the Charlton Recovery Committee and it’s People’s Sub-committee. • Cont. page 7 & 8.
Above: The Australia Day crowd attended St. Arnaud’s Market Square well equipped for the warm day last week.
Another deluge and wild weather hits the district STORMS once again have caused problems for our communities with many trees down in the district on Thursday and Friday, several lightning strike fires and with flash flooding being experienced.
Above: SES and Police were kept busy blocking roads and maintaining safety for community members. This Oak tree fell across Kings Avenue during the storm. Right: All that remains after the clean up.
St. Arnaud’s SES had fif teen call outs last Thursday night as the huge storm hit the town. These calls for help were all during a three hour period from 6.30pm. There have also been reports of roofs being lifted off and other building damage. • More pictures Page 9.
Editorial Not a ‘blow in’ but a true community legend DYLAN ALCOTT is a perfect choice for Australian of the Year, the accolade that is eagerly awaited each year on Australia Day. He has loads of charisma, he champions his ‘cause’ being equality for the disabled and he has achieved so much on the tennis court as an example of how the disabled can accomplish their dreams to the highest level. What makes Dylan an ideal Australian of the Year is his enthusiasm and his passion. What makes him unique is that as a child he hated himself, he hated his disability and credits those around him, his family and friends, for getting him through those years. What is clear however, is that Dylan is a special soul, one who has charisma and a charm that captivates those he comes in contact with, and because of that feature and with the profile that the award gives him is able to bring so much to bear for the disability sector. However, with the Australia Day Awards that we here in the regions bestow it is not so much for what a person can do in the year to follow, but a recognition of the great work that this person has performed for their community over a period of time. It is perhaps interesting that there is no need for charismatic individuals to highlight a cause in rural towns because in rural towns there is only one criteria – the contribution to community. It is the contribution of the awardees that is the inspiration to all community members and acts as an example for us all to live up to because rural and regional communities survive because of their volunteering. This year the Kara Kara Ward of the Northern Grampians Shire awarded the Citizen of the Year to Russell Steel, who in his acceptance speech said he ‘was a blow in’. An unfortunate and derogatory term indicating this person comes and goes in a town, does not make any real contribution of value, not born here and will not die here. Russell is no more a ‘blow in’ than any of the socalled locals. But his use of the term does show that he has been aware that he may not have been accepted as a permanent resident when he arrived. He has made his home here in St. Arnaud and has contributed more than most to this community. Russell is involved in many groups in the town and contributes through them in a variety of ways, however, it is his contribution to the reemergence of the St. Arnaud Community Resource Centre that is the most worthy of reward and recognition. The St. Arnaud Community Resource Centre was in acute financial distress a few years ago and could have closed, but it was the persistence of a group of people that turned the organization around. Russell’s contribution to that turnaround was immense. It was not just an annual campaign, it was not just attendance at regular meetings and carrying out duties relating to a committee, it was day after day of stress, of attendance at court hearings and the work required by prosecutors. It was working with others to find innovative ways to fund the activities of the Centre. For the Committee of the Centre and for Russell it has been a long road, but for the town it has a worthwhile outcome. This town needs organizations such as this Centre, it needs Rotary and Lions Clubs and Neighbourhood House and the committees that run sports and other charities. Without them the town would not survive. It is as simple as that. No, Russell, you are not a ‘blow in’ you are a valued and valuable member of this community, and you have contributed greatly to its development and its strength. A well-deserved accolade.
To the Editor
A different view of life Dear Editor My name is Brian Humphrey and I was born and bred in St Arnaud. I am a long time recipient of your paper and have enjoyed it over many years. I enjoyed very much my childhood growing up in North Western Road in a loving environment with two sisters and two brothers. In 1963 I joined the National Bank and had a long and successful career as a banker. In an edition last year I noticed that V i e t n a m Ve t s w h o attended St. Arnaud Secondary School were to be honoured with a notice board. I felt so proud and honoured as I was not a scholastic student nor a Maurie Wood at sport.
In 1966 I was called up for the National Service and after rookie training was posted to Infantry Battalion (2.R.A.R) as a forward scout. And that’s when hell came to earth. This is my story. Different View of Life I am a veteran and I’m probably different from you. I don’t care what you do today, because I know what I did yesterday gives you the freedom to do it. Just don’t tell me it’s your “right”. I’ve listened to nonveterans tell me “how it was” just because they once read a book. I’ve kept my mouth shut, because it’s rude to call someone names to their face. I have feelings about this country that you cannot understand. I answered when I was called, put on a uniform, travelled away from home and did
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what I was told. I didn’t hide. I didn’t run. I didn’t look for some excuse. I still have that uniform and I will put it on again if the need arises. Some call me stupid. Some call me brave. Some call me uninformed. Some call me a hero I call myself a veteran, and I am different from you. In the morning, when you see me work, you should thank me. In the evening when we’re in a bar together, you should buy me a drink. On Sunday, when we’re sitting together in church, you should thank your God for me. I don’t need parades. Walking makes me tired. I don’t want any medals or ribbons. I have enough already stored in a drawer. Don’t call me a patriot. Don’t call me a criminal. I only did what you wanted done and you didn’t. That makes me different from you. I am now retired in the small town of Terang but will always call St. Arnaud home. Kind regards to all who remember us. Yours faithfully Brian Humphrey
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Nowhere for dogs to safely run free Dear Editor, Although it is gratifying to see the council reaching out to the residents of St. Arnaud regarding attracting tourists, it is disappointing to see a lack of interest in what locals might want or need. While it is clear that tourists benefit the businesses in town, it remains to be seen if that will benefit the residents in any way. Sports facilities and a play park benefit the younger cohorts of our population, but there is precious little to benefit the ageing/aged cohort and certainly nothing to benefit our four legged residents. It is the four legged that, in this instance, I want to address. There is no safe place for dogs to run free and/or socialise in this town. • Cont. next page.
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Nowhere for dogs to safely run free • From page 2.
Above: (Left to right) Mayor Cr Daryl Warren, Carmella Capispisian, Mera Bartlett and Rhealyn Rabanes.
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Mera Bartlett. “There is no greater privilege than our citizenship,” Mayor Warren said. “It’s a life-long commitment to Australia’s shared values, including respect for the freedom and dignity of the individual, the rule of law and d e m o c r a c y, and equality of opportunity for all people.”
St. George park is nominated as an off leash area, but it is not fenced, thus clearly not safe. I have pointed this out to the council previously, and have been advised by our federal MP that there is funding available, but there is (to the best of my knowledge) no move towards applying for these funds or providing the town with a safely fenced, segregated, (small dogs separate from large dogs), dog park in this town. Not only does this kind of facility benefit our dogs in regards to exercise and socialisation, it is also a wonderful social exercise for dog owners. The benefits for all are well documented and councils all over Victoria are creating dog parks that are both safe and in some cases, attractive and interesting. A dog park would also benefit caravan-
ners who come through town and most often let their dogs out to relieve themselves in the botanic gardens. It would be much better to allow them to exercise safely in a safe designated area. To date, there are no facilities at all in town for man’s best friend, and yet the council requires them to be registered. Doesn’t make a whole lot of sense really. Pioneer Park is on the list of things for tourists to see and yet it is rarely used. I think in 5 years of living here, I’ve only seen a couple of other people walking their dogs there. It is a perfect place for a dog park.
It wouldn’t even need the whole park. I know that this may not be the most popular suggestion, but there is already parking there and water sources. Of course, I’m sure the council could make other suggestions and they would be welcome...any move towards a safe dog park would be welcome. It would behoove the council to send a member to visit one of the 4 fully fenced dog parks in Bendigo to see what is required. Perhaps then, they might consider giving our dogs somewhere of their own and ultimately make them (and their humans) happier and healthier residents.
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St. Arnaud 100 Years Ago - 23rd – 31st January 1922 Accident An unattended gig and pony owned by Mr A Bugge of Cope Cope bolted along Golden St into Napier St, along the footpath in front of the Savings Bank, on past McNaulty and Howse grocery before being stopped by Mr J Young, who grasped the reins. Luckily no damage was done, but Mrs Robbie and one of her children escaped injury by securing safety in the doorway of Davy’s shop.
Wedding Miss K athleen Coleman, 5th daughter of Daniel Coleman of Winjallock married Arthur Jenkin of
Hawthorn in Melbourne. Her brother-in-law Mr F Hosking gave her away and Miss Vera Hosking acted as bridesmaid.
Births Mr and Mrs Frank Sanderson, a son Reginald on 23rd January. Mr and Mrs William Welan a daughter Merl on 13th January.
Deaths Mrs Alice Robinson died in North Melbourne leaving a husband George, two daughters and two sons. She is the daughter of former Swanwater residents, the late James and Catherine
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Bourke. Mrs James Forrest nee Kitty McKew formerly of St. Arnaud died at Kew age 33 years. She was a daughter of Mrs and the late Mr Alexander McKay of Coburg. Mrs Abbey Bennett, who died on 30th January age 79 years, was born in Scotland and came to Australia as a young girl. When she married Henry Bennett they moved to Tottington for a lengthy period, then selected land at Rostron and had eight children. After the demise of her husband Mrs Bennett moved to Gowar East and finally came to St. Arnaud where she lived with her daughter Mrs Harman of Holy Oak private hospital in Canterbury St. Mr William Harman former resident of Carapooee died 26th January in NSW where he lived on the Darling River. He was age 59 years and leaves a widow and 5 children. Mr W McLennan of ‘Dundonald’ Marnoo died on 25th January age 86 years and was buried in the Banyena cemetery. He leaves a widow and nine children. He was born in Scotland and came to Australia age 18 to follow the gold rush, later took up farming, becoming well known throughout the district as a first class sheep breeder and judge of sheep.
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mine for the additional timber and bolts required to erect a new plant at the Welcome Nelson mine. Work has commenced cutting down and timbering the main shaft of the Welcome Nelson.
Hospital Sundays Hospital Sundays take place each week, when the St. Arnaud Band entertains; speeches are made and donations collected in the allotted district. The first of this season’s,
fundraisers for the hospital was held at Stuart Mill where £31-15-8 was collected, followed a few hours later at Carapooee West where £9-14-0 was raised.
Court William Robbins fined £1 for using obscene language in the Post Office. Fined £1 each for allowing cows to wander in the street – Mrs Wembridge and Mrs T Martin.
Cricket Moolerr 82 defeated H A C B Society 74, with
most runs for Moolerr by J Walton 25 and R Walton 19 and for the H A C B Society B Davidson 23 and McKenny 16. There are three teams in the Amateur Association – Catholic Men’s Society, Moolerr and Hibernian Australian Catholic Benefit Society
Lost Mr R Wingfield of Rostron has lost a brown pony mare. Mr A Dunlop snr offers a reward for the recovery of a tobacco pouch containing several notes.
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Sales Mr H J Doyle of Queens Ave wants to sell a meat safe large enough to hold a sheep. R S Reade Coachbuilders want to sell two drilling machines, bellows and anvil, also two secondhand buggies.
Rain Total for January, 57 points compared to 175 points in January last year.
Charlton 100 Years Ago - 28th January – 1st February 1922 State Schools Attendance at the State schools will be resumed on Tuesday, 31st instant, when the teachers and scholars, refreshed from their rest cures, will re-enter upon the scholastic routine of their daily lives.
Census Returns The Commonwealth Statistician has forwarded to the various municipalities details of the census compiled up to 4th April 1921. The population of Charlton Shire is set down at 2,465 (1,322 males and 1,143 females); occupied dwellings 515, unoccupied 20; total 535.
Cricket A match was played at Marmal on Saturday 28th January resulting in a win for Marmal by 75 runs. Highest scorer was James O’Donnell (Marmal) who retired on 109 and W. O’Donnell (Marmal) took six wickets for 113. A match was played between two elevens of Charlton and St. Arnaud on the ground of the former on Monday (30th Jan.), resulting in a win for the home team by six wickets. Charlton players were: L. A. Wilkinson, W. Curnow, J. Spain, C. Curnow, A. O’Donnell, J. D. Paterson, L. Young, R. Tippett, E. Cassells, V. Dew and C. Dew. St. Arnaud players were: Storack, Clark, Williams, Rowe, Bilton, Dillon, Edwards, Howse, J. Marchment, C. Marchment and Lowe. In the evening the two teams met at dinner in the large dining
room of the East Charlton Hotel. Mr J. D. Paterson, president of the club, sat at the head of the table, with Captain Crowe, of the St. Arnaud visiting team in the place of honour on his right. When the menu had been done full justice to, the command rang out, “Charge your glasses – The King!” Some of the Charlton men had been pessimistic after the jolly good hiding they had received over at St. Arnaud last year however they had enjoyed the game and hoped the guests had experienced like feelings. Some faces were missing from the reunion as they had been unable to get away on this occasion. Speeches followed and several songs sung and the “Auld Lang Syne” was the prelude to parting with the joyful hope of early reunion.
Yeungroon Fire That the damage on Friday afternoon (27th Jan.) at Yeungroon was confined to 400 acres was entirely due to the promptness with which the appeal for assistance was met by the volunteers of the bush fire brigade. Mrs S. Gill telephoned the Charlton Post Office that a fire was converging on her property from two separate points. Mr George Day, the postmaster, conveyed the message to Captain W. Nicol, who at once despatched Mr Alf Barber to ring the fire bell, and mustered all the motor cars and men available. The following responded to the call:W. L azarus, Alex Robertson, J. Morris, Victorian Producers, H.
J. Jackson, Henry Dew, J. Wright, A. T. Harris and Dr Wilson. Over forty volunteered and jumped aboard with their leather fire beaters, and within seven minutes of receiving the alarm nine cars were rushing along to the scene of the fire as fast as petrol could impel and the dust allow them to proceed. Two hours later the fire was well under control; pronounced by the farmers on the spot to be one of the best ”saves” within their memory. Captain Nicol wished to thank the ladies of Yeungroon for the great assistance rendered the men when exhausted with the heat and exertion, they ministered unto them with refreshing drink. He also congratulated the people of Yeungroon on being linked up by telephone with the head centre in Charlton.
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Bowling The second match of the competition was played on Monday at St. Arnaud, when a most pleasant game was experienced. Both teams were minus some of their best bowlers. After a very evenly contested game throughout, Charlton ran out winners by 2
Charlton Golden Grains Museum points. The team scores were:B. Green (captain), S. Bennett, N. Frahm, P. Spain, 25, beat Levick (captain), L orimer, McKechnie, Griggs, 16. G. Day (captain), A. Sleeman, W. Wylie, A. Wylie, 26, beat Cook (captain), McNicol, McNair, Steward, 21. J. Healey (captain), R. B. McConchie, J. Morris, J. Benneet, 19, lost to Thurean (captain), Coupe, Coates, Mitchell, 31. Total – Charlton 70 beat St. Arnaud 68.
Charlton Motor Garage We have secured the services of an EXPERT FOREMAN MECHANIC and are prepared to handle all classes of CAR REPAIR WORK. No job too small, no job too big for us to undertake.
Land for Sale Mr T. Curnow, commission and machinery agent, Charlton, has for sale 2,500 acres of firstclass wheat land, a large area of which is fallowed, and situated 3 miles from a station. The land is practically all cleared, permanently watered, well fenced and subdivided. The property is for sale in one or two lots on very liberal terms.
Lost Several silver coins wrapped in bank notes were lost on Wednesday in High Street near Messrs M.B. Luth and Co.’s stores. A reward will be paid on handing the same to the “Tribune” office.
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Charlton 100 Years Ago - 28th January – 1st February 1922 • From prev. page
Notice to Farmers Mr A. T. Harris, late traveller for H. V. McKay Pty Ltd, begs to notify that he has taken over the agency for the Charlton district of their well-known and popular agricultural machinery. All duplicates will be kept in stock at his offices in High Street.
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4th February, “The Last of the Mohicans” and Earle Williams in “It Can Be Done”. Overture 8pm. Pictures screened 8.30pm. C. V. Clark (Manager) Lost – Rim and glass off motor head lamp, on Saturday night, on road between Glenloth and Charlton. Finder rewarded on returning to Charlton Motor Garage. (Information from East Charlton Tribune)
Above: The classified for Charlton Motor Garage announcing the employment of an ‘expert foreman mechanic’.
St Arnaud 40 Years Ago - January 1982 By Heather Pritchard
Pickering, nee Peverill a son Alan Neil.
Engagement
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Cathy Teasdale and Brian McClelland.
James Patrick McIntyre age 77 years. Mrs Violet May Shepherd age 68 years. In Geelong, Mrs Marjorie Rashleigh nee Crone. In England, Mrs Joy Collins nee Sutton.
Weddings Roseanne Smith and Greg Wood. Lynette Wescott and Alan McGurk.
Births David and Bernice Kneller nee Milley a daughter Kirsty Rachael. John and Mary Harrington nee Loughnan, a son Marcus James. Noel and Sharon Hubber, a son Mark Anthony. Rod and Marie Polkinghorne nee Nunan, a son James Owen. Greg and Helen
Citizen of the Year Mrs Nancy Pritchard received the award for her work producing goods to sell in aid of Murdoch House over the past five years.
Hot Long Weekend Attendance at the trots was down on other years due to the extreme heat of 43°.
However 29 teams competed in the Fire Brigade demo on the C McKenny track where Kangaroo Flat won the aggregate. A huge thunderstorm and rain bought a little relief in the evening.
Marijuana Crop Discovered Police arrested two men after finding 1,500 marijuana plants in the bush off the Blink Bonnie Road.
High School New teachers this year – Miss T Tonopacki, Mrs Leishman, Miss H Fraser and Mr V Tulezyn.
Rain Total for January 112 points.
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Above: (left to right) John Beggs President Lions Club of St. Arnaud, winner of the Community Event of the Year, the St. Arnaud Lions Club Christmas Parade, Mayor Cr Tony Driscoll, Colleen Bond, Arnold Bond (Lions Member).
Above: Colin Forster (right), Kara Kara Ward Senior Citizen of the Year with Mayor Northern Grampians Shire Cr Tony Driscoll.
Kara Kara Australia Day 2022 Award winners • From page 1.
for a group keen to implement a renewable energy power station for St. Arnaud and District. He is also a volunteer assistant to artist Kyle Torney whilst he was painting the silos in McMahon Street to ensure that Kyle was able to work safely at heights. Russell has made a
He is a member of the Lake Batyo Catyo Committee and St. Arnaud Rotary Club of St. Arnaud, and a St. Arnaud Field Naturalist volunteer who has donated more than 200 hours of his time to this organisation. Russell is also a steering committee member
Senior Citizen of the Year
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notable contribution and has been actively involved in the following groups: St. Arnaud Community Resource Centre, St. Arnaud Rotary Club, Lake Batyo Catyo Committee, St. Arnaud Energy Power Station, St. Arnaud Historical Society and the St. Arnaud Silo Gateway Project
Colin Forster was announced as Senior Citizen of the Year for 30 years of service to the community as an Northern Grampians Shire Council employee who volunteers in his spare time to mow and maintain business yards and surrounds in St. Arnaud. Colin is also a sponsor of the St. Arnaud Football Club, a regular benefactor of the St. Arnaud Country Music Festival and a volunteer at the St. Arnaud Visitor Information Centre.
Young Citizen of the Year Rachel Hendry was named as Young Citizen of the Year with her employment was an Administrative Officer with the St. Arnaud Neighbourhood House. Rachel is also recognised for her contribution to St. Arnaud community work undertaking the Life Story Book Project working with residents at Coates Hostel to collate books retelling the residents’ lives through photos and memories. The program proved so successful that it is being implemented in other aged care residences. During the pandemic Ms Hendry also estab-
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lished a no contact service to deliver kindling and shopping to the elderly. She also regularly telephoned them to check on their wellbeing. Rachel is also a passionate advocate of the Neighbourhood House recycling program and has driven bottle top collections to Ballarat in her own time.
Community Event of the Year Community Event of the Year was awarded to the St. Arnaud Lions Club Christmas Procession. The club held the procession on Friday 17th December in Market Square, St. Arnaud. The small club of 23 members collaborated with local groups and businesses to coordinate procession floats and run a successful community event.
Stawell, South and Central Wards Awards The award for Local Hero went to Helen Kennedy who as a Registered Nurse was nominated for outstanding professional and community service to the Stawell and Northern Grampians community in response to the Coronavirus pandemic.
Young Citizen of the Year There were Joint winners in this category, Charlie Wilson and Sienna Santuccione Charlie Wilson is a Stawell resident who has advocated for the formation of a group for
Above: Rachel Hendry (right), Kara Kara Ward Young Citizen of the Year with Mayor Cr Tony Driscoll. young people who identify as LGBTIQ+ Sienna Santuccione is an athlete from Stawell Amateur Athletics Club who decided to partake in a 50km run to raise funds and awareness for Multiple Sclerosis, a condition that her mother has been diagnosed with.
Citizen of the Year There were Joint Winners in this category too, with Raie Gale and June Raeburn names as Citizens of the Year.
Community Event of the Year The Community Event of the Year went to the Stawell Interchurch Welfare which while not strictly a community event, Council acknowledged the efforts of this community group and their members. The group is well known for their selfless and humanitarian contributions.
Above: Marg Batters supervises Eloise and Zach Green with the flag raising on Australia Day in St. Arnaud’s Market Square.
Charlton celebrates individual achievements on their Australia Day • From page 1.
Community Resource Centre The committee identified the need for a Community Resource Centre as a central point for individuals to obtain advice and support. It was Kaylene who came up with the name ‘The Charlton Information Resource Centre and Learning Environment’, known as The CIRCLE. A location was secured and Kaylene sourced the bond and the first year’s rent. Her amazing energy combined with her consummate skills as a communicator, networker and negotiator, led to The Circle being painted by volunteers, furnished, and fitted with telephones and computers within a matter of days. Kaylene's strong organisational skills were evidenced with her ability to match the numerous offers of help and resources with community groups and individuals in need. This included ‘The Buddy System’ which
involved volunteers visiting the vulnerable and isolated for a ’Cuppa & a Chat’. Kaylene also successfully negotiated with the East Wimmera Health Service for the provision of a psychologist for 2 days a week for most of the first two years of the life of the CIRCLE. The CIRCLE eventually closed due to a lack of funding but had served the community admirably when it was most needed. K aylene’s input over that time was substantial and a large proportion of The CIRCLE’s success can be genuinely attributed to her driving force, vision and dedication.
Neighbourhood House In 2018 when new funding became available to establish Neighbourhood Houses, Kaylene was approached by Charlton Forum to assist with the submission to the State Government. A very strong application was submitted and was successful. Auspiced by Charlton Forum, a sub-commit-
tee was established with Kaylene as the inaugural Chairperson. Again, she was the driving force, providing excellent leadership for her committee and strong direction. Kaylene was instrumental in negotiating with the Rex Theatre to use part of its premises and she was responsible for producing most of the operational policies and procedures required to operate as a Neighbourhood House. The Neighbourhood House quickly became operational opening in February 2019, offering numerous services to the community. Kaylene was instrumental in fostering various collaborations with other community groups and is also the driving force behind many of the programs and services it offers. It has since become an invaluable asset to the community. With her guidance they have secured numerous grants for many programs and projects in the three years it has been operating. Kaylene has been re-elected as Chairperson for a third
term and continues to provide invaluable support to the coordinator, other staff and the Committee, and dedicates many hours a week to its continuing operation.
Kaylene’s other community service In other community ser vice, K aylene served on the Charlton College P-12 School Council from 2006 to 2018, including two terms as President. An extremely hands-on President, during her first term Kaylene was a welcome support to the Principal during the construction of the new Primary School and Science & Language Buildings. Kaylene was actively involved in her children’s sport. Most noteworthy was her involvement with the Football Ladies’ Auxiliary for approximately 10 years, holding the roles at various times of President, Secretary and Treasurer. Kaylene was also Secretar y of the Basketball Club for a
Above: Charlton Forum Chairperson Bruce Gardner presents Charlton Community Event of the Year award to Gordon Risk President Charlton RSL Sub-branch for the Thank You Celebration event. period of ten years in which she was involved in all aspects of the running of the club and was awarded a Life Membership. K aylene is a Charlton Park 2020 committee member and is manager of grants for the committee. She undertook the major work involved in obtaining the $325,000 Building Better Regions Fund grant. Kaylene also contributed many hours
to help prepare the new building to be ready for the opening. Kaylene has been involved with the CFA for many years and at one point was employed as a Brigade Support Officer. K aylene became Secretar y of the Yeungroon CFA in 2017 and has been Secretary of the Volunteer Fire Brigades of Victoria for 2 years. She brings her extensive experience to these roles.
Kaylene is Chair of the Buloke Shire E c o n o m i c Development and Tourism Advisor y Committee. This is a volunteer role, and she represents both Charlton and the wider Buloke Community. Kaylene is currently involved in numerous community projects ranging from art and culture to the environment and community wellbeing.
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We’re upgrading the Bendigo and Echuca lines As part of Victoria’s Big Build, Regional Rail Revival are building three new stations and upgrading track and signalling to enable more frequent services to Echuca, Epsom and Eaglehawk.
Train disruptions: Coaches replace trains in both directions Swan Hill Line
8 to 16 Feb
Bendigo to Swan Hill
17 to 27 Feb
Southern Cross to Swan Hill
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Find a detailed list of disruptions at bigbuild.vic.gov.au
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Charlton celebrates individual achievements on their Australia Day • From prev. page. She is also a member of several project control groups including the newly completed River Front Project and the upcoming Streetscape works. Kaylene’s dedication to the ongoing wellbeing and prosperity of her local community is outstanding. We have, or no doubt will, all benefit from Kaylene’s contributions in some way. Congratulations Kaylene, the Charlton community thank you for your efforts.
Young Citizen of the Year The award of Young Citizen of the Year went to Tessa Fitzpatrick who was also awarded the Buloke Citizen of the Year. Tessa is an inspirational role model for the youth of Charlton. She illustrates that after completing school you can follow your own path, which in her case, has led her overseas and then back to Charlton. She can demonstrate to other youth that you can live an active, full and
interesting life in a small town whilst contributing to the larger picture. Tessa is a natural leader and her enthusiasm is infectious to both young and old. Charlton congratulates Tessa.
Charlton’s Community Event of the Year This award went to the RSL Digger’s Day Thankyou – Community Event. The event organisers for the RSL were able to successfully hold events during what was a difficult year, notably the Australia Day Celebration last year, the Charlton Deb Ball, Jazz in July, the Croquet Club Anniversary and Book Launch, the OK Motels events and various sports tournaments. The Charlton RSL subbranch held a 'Thank you dinner' on Saturday 21st April at the Charlton Golf Club in recognition of reaching $100,000 in donations to Bendigo Legacy the proceeds of RSL Diggers' Day golf which
started in 1935. Invitations were sent to sponsors, trophy donors, Legacy representatives, RSL members, Golf Club members, OASIS members, the local Police and anyone who has helped with the running of Diggers' Day. The OASIS Club catered and the Charlton College Year 10 work experience students waited tables as a fundraiser. Eighty-five meals were served on the night. Speeches were given by the Presidents of RSL, the Golf Club, Bendigo Legacy, OASIS Club and the family of the late Norm Lindhe, a tireless organiser and worker for Diggers' Day and the main trophy is named in his honour. The President of Bendigo Legacy stated that Charlton RSL is the largest contributor to Legacy outside the Bendigo area. This event was run during Covid, in-between lockdowns. The COVID-19 requirements were onerous but the organisers persevered and a terrific night was enjoyed by those in attendance.
Above: Sharon Douglas addresses the small but committed crowd of residents at the Stuart Mill Australia Day ceremony in front of the newly installed Memorial Wall.
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Wild weather hits the district . . . • Cont. from page 1.
Left: A view of the storm and the dimished visibility it brought. Right and below: A huge tree in the Queen Mary Gardens came down on top of the children’s playground. Thank goodness there was nobody there at the time.
Right: SES, Northern Grampians Shire and Police were kept busy blocking roads and maintaining safety for community members. Left: A part of this roof blew off on a house in Kings Avenue. Below: The tree at the Cenotaph withstood the storm but shed many branches.
Left and below: A tree came down over power lines cutting power to nearby residences. PowerCor staff were on the scene early on Friday morning restoring electricity to affected households.
Above: One resident had a large sink hole open up along side the house.
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EVANS - Frank Henry Frank. 91 years young. Most loved and treasured father of Kaye & Noel Boyd. Grandfather of Marnie & David; Rochelle & Tony, Chelsea & Brendan. Great Grandfather of Maya, Laura, Cooper, Alani, Cedella, Solly and Quade. Dad was a talented horseman who formed many lasting friendships by sharing his wisdom over the years. He had a passion for the trotting gait as was proven by his lifetime wins. Will miss you, but thanks for the memories. KELLEHER (Asche) - Victoria Caroline Victoria Caroline ‘Carol’ passed away peacefully on 28th January, 2022, aged 91 years. Loved and loving wife of Bill (dec) and loving mother and mother-in-law of David & Susan, Richard & Liz, Annette & Ron and Rosemary & Patrick. Beloved grandmother and great grandmother. SUTTON - Edwin John “John” Passed away peacefully on 26th January 2022. Darling Husband of Pat, for over 65 years, adored Father of Fiona and Sophie and Fatherin-law of David. A golden heart stopped beating, two hands laid to rest. God broke our hearts to prove, he only takes the best. A celebration of John’s life will be held at the Charlton Bowls Club, Mildura Way, Charlton, on THURSDAY (February 3rd) at 2:00 pm. A livestream of the service will be available to view at www.napierpark.com.au
SUTTON - Edwin (John) An acknowledged past President, Super Veteran and dedicated esteemed member of Charlton Bowling Club Inc. Our deepest sympathy to Pat, Fiona and David, and Sophie. The Committee and Members of Charlton Bowling Club Inc.
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As we got closer to it, the master switch on the aircraft (which was a vintage aircraft) and was owned by a doctor at the time. A friend said to me ‘You need to tell the doctor he has left his master switch on’. When we caught up with him and told him, he remarked that ‘children must have been playing in the plane and left the master switch on’. There were no children about, it was a
SUTTON - Edwin (John) The Rotary Club of Charlton regrets the passing of its esteemed member, John Sutton. A Paul Harris Fellow and Past President of our club. His 47 years service to our club and his community epitomised the Rotary ethic. Condolences to Pat and family.
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small airstrip and it was about 15 km out of town, so it was unlikely that children were about. I was about to go for a fly as soon as the instructor arrived with his plane, which was a Piper Cherokee with a Lycombing engine in it. It was a four seater aircraft biplane and when I got in and the instructor got out I had been training for a while and passing my exams although I did not want the instructor to get out, but my friend told the instructor I did not want the instructor to get out of the plane. While I was training the instructor let me do one circuit in the plane which I did a perfect landing and he said to me ‘you are on your own’. The instructor was out of the plane and I was yelling at him to get back in, he took no notice of me. I went through all my checks, and opened up the throttle to take off. I climbed at 75 knots. I did a couple of circuits and landed. As I landed a tornado caught me and took me off the runway into a spoon drain. We only had a northsouth landing and take-
by Neil Pitt off strip and if we had a cross wind we were taught to kick the rudder to compensate for the cross wind, as we were landing. Getting back to when I was caught by the tornado, I came out of the spoon drain and went back to the holding place where the instructor was waiting for me, and said to me ‘why did you not take off again’ and I said ‘I was almost landed and did not have the room to take off again, because of a fence and a deep gully and because of other students wanting to get into the plane and it was safe to do so’. My wife went out to the airstrip with me to have a fly. My friend had a Grumman aircraft and he said to me ‘we will sit my wife in the front seat and she can take control of the plane’. We were 5,000 feet up in the air. My wife would not take control of the plane, which she was to keep straight in a line. The plane had dual controls, it had a sliding canopy with the tirm in the middle between the two front seats. So when my wife did not want to handle the controls, I thought to myself, what am I doing learning to fly when my wife is not interested in flying, so I gave up.
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In The Paddock New artificial intelligence technology at BCG’s Trials Review Day THE new artificial intelligence (AI) technology, Weedetect from Goldacres, will be showcased at Birchip Cropping Group (BCG)’s Trials Review Day on Friday 25th February at the Birchip Leisure Centre.
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GoldAcres’ Research and Development expert, Dave Tuppen, will explain Weedetect’s capabilities to attendees. The Goldacres G6 Crop Cruiser Series 2 fitted with AI precision spraying technology Weedetect will be on site at the event, adding value to Dave’s presentation. BCG Senior Manager of Extension Tom Draffen said the technology couldn’t have come at a better time. “Trials Review Day is about introducing attendees to science and technology which can improve farm profitability. “We know from our members that the rising costs of inputs are causing concern. “It is also well documented that many people learn best from a hands-on experience. “Having Dave Tuppen present the Weedetect technology on site is a great opportunity for farm-
Above: Weedetect, new artificial intelligence (AI) technology, from GoldAcres. ers to see if this new technology could benefit their farming system.” Dave Tuppen said he was looking forward to attending the event. “At GoldAcres we are always working towards the next big thing to help farmers improve their profitability. “With Weedetect’s ability to detect and selectively target weeds in crop, it has the very real potential to dramatically reduce the cost of a year-round spraying program. Blanket sprays will diminish remarkably. “With this type of technology now available we also hope to see a shift to lighter, smaller tank capacity, which is again a real plus for the farmer,” Dave concluded. Crops that Weedetect is currently
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VICTORIAN Farmers Federation (VFF) President Emma has announced the launch of their website to complement the Making Our Farms Safer project. “Keeping ourselves, our family members, and employees safe on our farms is of the most crucial importance in our businesses. “This website aims to act as a one-stop information hub for farm safety information.” “We are fortunate to be providing this free service to not only VFF Members, but to all Victorian farmers as part of the Victorian Government’s commitment to address safety and skill development in the agricultural sector,” Ms Germano said. The Making Our Farms Safer project was launched in April 2020 and provides ded-
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Piranhas at the Stingray Open Classic - Contributed
ON 29th January the Piranhas had their first swim meet since the Christmas break. Eighteen Piranhas competed in the Stingray Open Classic held in Horsham. 9&u results: Lewis Lowe competed in the 50m free (1st), fly (1st), breast (2nd) and back (2nd). 10-11 results: Declan Kay competed in the 50m fly (2nd) and 50m free, breast and back. Duncan Kirk competed in the 50m free (2nd), breast (2nd), back (2nd), fly (3rd), 100m free and 100m breast. Archer Reyne competed in the 50m back (3rd), free and breast. Eliza Scarce competed in the 50m free and breast. Finn Wilson competed in the 50m free (1st), fly (1st), back (1st) and breast (3rd). 12-13 results: Forbes Kirk competed in the 50m back (2nd), fly (3rd), 50m free, 50m breast, 100m back and 100m breast. Austin Lowe competed in the 50m free, fly, breast, back and came 1st in all these events.
Above: Front: Finn Wilson, Declan Kay, Archer Reyne, Eliza Scarce, Forbes Kirk, Imogen Amos, Lewis Lowe, Heidi Start, Duncan Kirk, Jordan Start, Keegan Amos. Back: Austin Lowe, Jodie Perkins, Thomas Scarce, Sophie Male, Jesse Amos, Owen Lowe, Ebony Start. Heidi Start competed in the 50m free (1st), 200m IM (1st), 50m fly (1st), 100m fly (1st), 50m back (1st), 100m back (1st), 50m breast and 100m free. 14-15 results: Owen Lowe competed in the 50m free (2nd), fly (3rd), 200m IM (2nd), 50m breast and back. Thomas Scarce competed in the 50m back (3rd), free and breast. Ebony Start competed in the 50 free (1st), back (1st), fly (2nd), 200m IM (2nd), 200m free (3rd), 50m breast (3rd) and 100m back. 16&o results: Imogen Amos compet-
ed in the 50m free and breast. Jesse Amos competed in the 50m free (2nd), 200m IM (2nd), 50m free (2nd), 50m fly (3rd), 50m breast (3rd), and the 100m free. Keegan Amos competed in the 50m breast (2nd) and 50m free, fly and back. Sophie Male competed in the 50m free and breast. Jodie Perkins competed in the 100m back (2nd), 50m fly (3rd), back (3rd), 50m free and breast. Jordan Start competed in the 50m free (1st), 100m IM (2nd), 200m IM (1st), 50m fly
(2nd), 50m breast (2nd), 100m breast (1st) and 50m back (3rd). Relay results: The 15&u free relay with Thomas, Ebony, Austin, and Owen came 1st. The 11&u free relay with Duncan, Lewis, Eliza, and Archer came 1st. The open free relay with Jesse, Keegan, Jodie, and Jordan came 1st. The 13&u free relay with Heidi, Forbes, Finn, and Austin came 2nd. The 13&u medley relay with Heidi, Finn, Austin, and Forbes came 2nd. The open medley
relay with Jesse, Jodie, Jordan, and Keegan came 2nd. The 11&u medley relay with Lewis, Eliza, Duncan, and Declan came 2nd. The Piranhas come home with 23 gold, 22 silver, 10 bronze. The next swim meet will be on 5th February at Ararat.
Above: Marshalling is Lewis Lowe (left) and Duncan Kirk. Below: Heidi Start swimming her butterfly.
Top four positions could change WITH only one game to be played before the finals, Round 14, the top four clubs in North Central division 1 pennant bowls, are assured of a finals berth, but positions within the four could alter. - Contributed The local derby between St. Arnaud (2nd) and the Country Club (4th) is the most interesting. Should St. Arnaud lose this match, and Wycheproof (3rd) claim the 12 points against Donald (8th), Wycheproof will replace St. Arnaud in 2nd position. St. Arnaud needs a minimum of 5 points to hold onto second position, and a second chance in the finals. This season’s finals will see 1 v 2, and 3 v 4 on February 12th. The loser of 1 v 2 will play the winner of 3 v 4 in the preliminary final on February 19th. The grand final will be held on February 26th between the winner of 1 v 2, and the preliminary final winner. It’s the same final’s formula as the footy. Round 13 Division 1: Wedderburn v St. Arnaud. Last Saturday St. Arnaud travelled to Wedderburn and although the visitors managed to claim the maximum 12 points, with a 22 shot win, the Wedderburn bowlers mostly fought all the way. Phil McRae, Graham Simpson, Kerryn Dyke and Greg McNally
trailed B. Montabello 1 – 9 after the first 4 ends, and appeared to be in trouble. But 9 ends later the St. Arnaud four were leading 25 - 9 after a stunning turn-around, winning 9 ends in a row. Allan Jackson, Ashley Dyke, Col Marchment and Tom Amos went to an early 5 – 1 shot lead over L. Witham, but found themselves trailing 9 – 15 after 16 ends. However they finished well winning four of the last six ends. Glendon Hancock, Maurie Wood, Darren Shepherd and Terry McSwain bolted to an 81 lead over N. Holt, but three ends later it was 8 all. A great bowl by Glendon Hancock on the last end prior to the tea break took his team from 2 shots down to 4 shots up, and changed the game. Match details: P.McRae 33 def B. Montabello 20 A.Jackson 23 def L. Witham 18 G. Hancock 24 def N. Holt 20 St.Arnaud 80 shots defeated Wedderburn 58 shots --- 12 points to 0 points. Other Division 1 results: Donald Golf 89 shots
def Boort 53 shots - 12 points to 0 Country Club 87 shots def Donald 56 shots - 12 points to 0 Wycheproof 91 shots def Charlton 30 shots.--12 points to 0. Ladder pts 1. Donald Golf 116 2. St. Arnaud 107 3. Wycheproof 100 4. Country Club 96 5. Wedderburn 62 6. Charlton 56 7. Donald 55 8. Boort 32 Division 2 With one round to play before the finals in North Central Division 2 pennant, Wedderburn presently in 4th position is threatened by 5th placed Wycheproof. Unfortunately Wedderburn, on 69 points, has the bye and Wycheproof on 66 points plays Donald in 6th place. Results Round 13 Country Club 76 shots def Donald 49 shots - 12 points to 0 points Charlton forfeited to Wycheproof - 12 points to 0 points Donald Golf 88 shots def Boort 50 shots - 12 points to 0 points Korong Vale 68 shots def Wedderburn 64 – 10 points to 2 points. St. Arnaud had the bye.
Week ending Thursday 27th January 2022.
— By Glendon Hancock
THE Australian wool market has defied expectations and recorded solid overall price increases this week.
Above: Tom Amos a young bowler featured in one of the winning teams. Ladder pts 1. Korong Vale 99 2. Donald Golf 82 3. Country Club 81 4. Wedderburn 69 5. Wycheproof 66 6. Donald 54 7. St. Arnaud 53 8. Boort 52 9. Charlton 44 Round 14 Saturday February 5th. Division 1 Charlton v Boort Donald Golf v Wedderburn St. Arnaud v Country Club Donald v Wycheproof. Division 2 Charlton v Boort Donald Golf v St. Arnaud Korong Vale v Country Club Donald v Wycheproof Wedderburn bye.
The national offering remained large, there was a total of 42,794 bales available to the trade. Some buyers expressed concerns over the large quantity, these concerns however turned out to be unwarranted. There were numerous anecdotal reports from expor ter s that lar ge amounts of business had been done during the week, particularly in China in the lead up to Chinese New Year. These sales resulted in a noticeable increase to buyer sentiment, which had the effect of pushing prices higher. Good style merino fleece types attracted the strongest demand and enjoyed solid gains for the series. This was reflected in the individual Micron Price
Guides (MPGs) across the country for 21.0 micron and finer which added between 6 and 50 cents for the series, the only exception was the 19.5 MPG in the North which fell by 5 cents. These increases combined with overall positive movements in the other sectors helped to push the AWEX Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) up by 15 cents for the series, the EMI closed the week at 1,407 cents. Due to a weaking of the Australian dollar compared to the USD (the AUD lost 1.56 cents compared to the previous week) when viewed in USD terms the EMI lost ground. The EMI lost 11 US cents for the series, closing at 995 US cents. The crossbred recorded rises this week, generally
National Offering Centre North South West Total
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between 5 and 15 cents. Next week sees another to change to the normal sale day schedule, sales will be held on Wednesday and Thursday due to a recent decision to not hold sales on Chinese New Year Day (Tuesday the 1st of February). The national offering is of a similar quantity to this week. 41,790 bales are currently expected to be of fered in Sydney, Melbourne and Fremantle.
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Charlton lights it up THE 50th Annual Australia Day Weekend Tennis Tournament has been a massive success for the town of Charlton and it’s tennis club. Attracting over 160 players from across four states, gracing Charlton’s beautifully prepared 16 grass courts over three days. The highlight at what is believed to be regional Australia’s oldest tennis club, was the ‘lighting up’ of the front row of five courts for the Mixed Doubles finals on Sunday 23rd January – finals being played in all five grades of competition after round robin qualifying matches played by the 61 pairs in attendance. Club stalwarts, and life members Rae and Brian Heenan given the honours of officially turning on the new lights. It would have been difficult to find two more fitting people for the honour: Rae - the inaugural Women’s Open Singles Champion and Tournament Secretary for the past 30 years; and Brian has held every position in the club on numerous occasions, including Tournament Secretary, and currently greenskeeper as well as Tournament Director – and the courts were presented at their best once again. Finalists could not have asked for a better atmosphere to perform at their best, the large crowd treated to wonderful tennis across all five grades. With players travelling from as far as Moranbah in Qld, Merimbula in NSW to Adelaide in SA, and from across all parts of Victoria, including the Mornington Peninsula, Greater Melbourne, Geelong, Mildura, Horsham, Shepparton, Avenel, Bendigo and ever ywhere in between, the tournament has continued to go from strength to strength, and provides a welcoming atmosphere that brings the little township of Charlton alive for this weekend each and every year. Great also to see a growing list of ex-locals joining in the fun, Charlton welcoming back Joanne (McGurk) Cooney, Steve McGurk, Bronwyn (Heenan)
- Contributed Pokorzynski, as well as past club champions – Richard Noonan, Roger Heenan and Sarah Crutch all getting back onto the grass of their former club. Quality matches were played across the three days, club president Troy Heenan identified two as particular standouts, both featuring two of country Victoria’s strongest women players: Geelong’s Nicole Mullen teaming with father Michael to overcome four time reigning Champions, Shepparton’s Eliza Long and Troy Snow in an enthralling match, decided by a third set super tie-break. The other match no-one watching could take their eyes off, was the Ladies Open final played between Nicole and Eliza. Eliza avenging the previous night’s defeat with a tough 10-8 victory – what a treat for those in attendance to witness such high quality tennis, right here in little old Charlton. Sunday 24th January, welcomed Sunday Funday at Charlton Park – the mixed doubles day quickly becoming the show-piece of the weekend. The day’s play leading into the evening dinner break – a ‘food van’ style of offering for players and spectators, with entertainment provided by Greg Towers, new proprietor of The East Charlton Hotel, before all five grades of mixed doubles finals were played in the relative ‘coolness’ of evening beginning at 7:45pm and concluding under the newly operational lights – part of the ‘Light Up Buloke’ project – an evening that is sure to be replicated in the coming years and become a regular part of the Charlton Tennis Tournament offering. Champions in the marquee events were as follows: BQS Group Mens Open Singles Champion – Nick Gatusso; Bakery Lane Serviced Apartments
Above: Action from Sunday night’s Open Mixed Doubles final – played in front of large crowd – fine food, great entertainment, fantastic tennis – awesome crowd. Ladies Open Singles Champion – Eliza Long; Walsh Motors Mens Doubles Champions – Nick Gatusso and Joe Nihill; Priority 1 Property Ladies Open Doubles Champions – Michelle Balic and Bronwyn Osborne; Heenan’s Charlton Newsagency Open Mixed Doubles Champions – Michael and Nicole Mullen. L ocals (and ex Locals) to do well: Naomi Fitzpatrick – runner up B Grade L adies Doubles (parterned by Kylie Evans of Bendigo); Steven McGurk – winner B Grade Mens Doubles (partnered by uncle Marty Smith of Mildura); Patrick and Hamish Noonan (sons
of Richard) – runners up D Grade Mens Doubles; Sarah Crutch – runner up B Grade Ladies Singles. Special thanks to the Charlton Lions Club for providing the labour to cook our BBQ, and thanks to all of our sponsors who have come on board this year and contributed to the ongoing viability of the Charlton tennis club – Australia’s oldest regional club, and to the holding of this special tournament, which is estimated to contribute in excess of $60,000 into the local community each year.
Right: Rae and Brian Heenan officially turn on the lights.
Above: An aerial view of the tennis played at the 50th Annual Australia Day Weekend Tennis Tournament in Charlton.
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St. Arnaud’s New Swimming Pool? IT looks like a swimming pool , but it is not! This was the scene from the St.Arnaud Bowling Club’s clubhouse last Thursday evening during the
Left: The St. Arnaud Bowling Green or a swimming pool?
- Contributed wild storm which arrived about 5 minutes before the twilight bowlers were to commence play at 6.30pm. Of course play was abandoned and the 25 brave souls who had turned up to enjoy a game made an early exit when the rain finally ceased.
The heavy windswept rain started to seep in under the double doors and the bowlers had to squeeze towels into the cracks to prevent the rooms from being flooded. All being well the twilighters will get their green back next Thursday evening.
St. Arnaud Country Club mid-week pennant WE made the trek on a warm, sultry day to Korong Vale to play and unfortunately they had a quite a few cockatoos attack their bowling green the night before causing destruction which made it difficult to play on - Contributed by all bowlers. At least we had one team have bragging rights by gaining 2 points but we still can’t get off the bottom of the ladder. The results Rhonda Marchment (S) Lyn M o u l d a y, Betty McDonald and Faye Rodger defeated Amy Roberts (S) Wayne Ke e n a n , Yvonne Cashen and Laurie Barry 26/25. Amanda Marland (S) Sue Wright, Trish
Left: Heather Esmore St. Arnaud Country Club (left) and Ruth Hall Wedderburn during their Champions of Champions match last Monday.
St. Arnaud Country Club Weekend Pennant Bowls BOTH divisions played at home against Donald.
- Contributed
A pleasant day for bowls, with a gentle to stiff breeze mixed in high humidity. Country Club had a good day all round winning both division games and the points.
Division 1 Skipper Bob McGregor and team were in fine form, up 15 points at afternoon tea and went on strongly to finish the game up 22 points over the opposition. Skipper Simon Elliott and team were 10 points up at afternoon tea, but met some stiff competition in the last half, winning by a diminished margin of 3 points. Skipper Jason Abbott and team were 2 points down at half time and came out refreshed and finished the game 6 points up. Results: B McGregor [37] def. N Hollis [15] J Abbott [24] def. W Hegarty [18] S Elliott [26] def. P Kelly [23] 87 / 56
Division 2 Skipper Chris Webb and team battled to have a 1 point lead at the af ternoon tea break, but regrouped
Above: Jason Abbott St. Arnaud Country Club in action against Donald at the weekend. and came out fighting to finish the game up 16 points. Obviously, the Vitamin B infusion helped again. Skipper Rhonda Pole and team had a 5 point lead at half time and carried their lead forward
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with a 7 point win. Skipper Amanda Marland and team came out of the blocks fighting [game on], leading by 9 points at half time, but met stronger opposition in the last half, fortunately, Country Club were able to hold their lead and the game by 5 points. Results: C Webb [29] def. M McEwen [13] R Pole [24] def. L Morgin [17] A Marland [23] def. G Davidson [19] 76 / 49
Next week Next week is the last game before the finals commence.
Goode and Diane Fullarton were defeated by John Gibson (S), Dorothy Gibson, Robert Ashley and
Joan Earl 23/27 . Heather Esmore (S) Colleen Bond, Yvonne Templar and Rhonda Pole were defeated by
Joan Murnane (S), Judy Matthews, Keith Griffiths and Susan Nelson 15/33.
Champion of Champions Country Club representative Heather Esmore played Ruth
Hall of the Wedderburn Club on Monday at Donald in extremely sultry conditions The winner was Ru t h defeating Heather 25/19 in a ke e n l y c o n t e s t e d match.
Girl power WITH plenty of action on and off the track and with both of them driving a winner Australia Day 2022 was a memorable day for Charlton harness racing drivers Denbeigh Wade and Abby Sanderson Denbeigh started her day at the Stawell trots with a couple of luckless drives and then it was time for “Kempseys Delight” to show what he was made of. Spearing straight to the peg line from barrier 3 the 9yo gelding at start number 156 withstood a challenge for the lead going into the first bend and from then on the result was never in doubt. One more drive for Denbeigh and then the heavens opened with the resultant downpour damaging the track so badly that the last race on the programme was abandoned. Meanwhile Abby was making the trek to Mildura for her 2 drives. The first in race 7 was “Captain Confetti NZ” the $2.20 favourite who was restrained towards the rear at the start and was still there with 1000m to go. Moving three wide at this point “The Captain” inched his way around the field and with 250m to go was one of 3 horses sharing the lead. The next moment the horse in the middle made contact with the inside wheel on Abby’s cart, throwing her out of the seat and over the side. Luckily her left foot hooked under the nearside shaft allowing Abby to right herself, regain her composure, and finish the race in 2nd place. There was more drama for Abby in race 8 on the $1.45 favourite “Ozzie Playboy” who when pacing to the first corner was crowded and checked causing him to go off stride. The small size of the field (7) worked in Abby’s favour and after galloping for almost 200m she was still in
Above: Australia Day winning drivers Denbeigh Wade and Abby Sanderson pictured with “Ranger Stride” who was scheduled for his 1st start in the abandoned race 12 at Mildura. Photo. Andrea O’Gorman Inside running by Archie
5th position and in the coveted 1 by 1. From there the favourite always looked like being the winner although as it turned only by a halfhead from “Timely Sovereign” driven by her brother Ryan. Whilst the runners were doing their preliminaries for race 9 the storm arrived over the Mildura area with thunder and lightning and what eventually amounted to 80ml of rain. Races 9-12 were abandoned. The result of the Trotters Cup at Wedderburn over the marathon 2955m on Sunday couldn’t have turned out better if it had been scripted. Five horses stretched across the track with the Jason McNaulty trained pair “Chissy” and the 2021 winner “Travel Bug” finishing 1st and 2nd. The winner “Chissy” was driven by Ryan Sanderson and carried the colours of the legendar y St. Arnaud horseman Frank Evans who had passed away earlier in the week.
Above: Wedderburn Trotters Cup winning driver Ryan Sanderson who carried the colours of Legendary St. Arnaud horseman Frank Evans. Photo: Brett Carroll.
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THE final was played in the early morning of Australia Day to avoid the extreme weather forecast.
JOHN Nevill is the St. Arnaud Country Club Bowls Champion for 2021-22.
The match started with Kerr yn Dyke winning the toss enabling her to place the mat and deliver the jack to her favoured end. This advantage gave her a great start as her opponent, Sandra McIntyre, was unable to adjust to the
length and to gusty conditions. To her credit Sandra started her fight back and by the 20th end scored a 4. This put her into contention within 5 shots from Kerryn’s lead. Kerryn regained the next end giving her
- Contributed
The final was a matchup between one of the Club’s younger members Simon Elliott and older member John Nevill. John had a brilliant day of bowls. He defeated Bill Rodger in the Semi Final and Simon accounted for Jason Abbott. The final was a hard-fought encounter with Simon having a slender lead for most of the match until the score was 17-16.
the opportunity to win by a comfortable margin. Congratulations Kerry on your third title as St. Arnaud Ladies Champion and we wish you well in the upcoming Champion of Champions.
- Contributed From there ‘Tadger’ gained the ascendency and drew away to win. This is John’s third Championship win having previously won in 1993-94 and 2010-11 and is a worthy winner for 2021-22. In another highquality match in the Minor Division John Needs defeated Phil Elliott in the Final. Congratulations to all winners.
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Above: John Nevill, St. Arnaud Country Club Singles Champion.
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