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Council Rates to go up again for next year ONCE again the council rates for Northern Grampians will increase to the maximum allowed by the State Government, 2.75%.

Although rates generally will rise by 5% this figure is offset by other rates and charges and revenue in lieu of rates.

Northern Grampians Shire Council had, on Monday 20th May, an unscheduled Council Meeting to pass the 2024/25 Budget and Council Plan for the next year.

The Budget was passed at that time with seemingly little regard to the end users of services that are being hit by cost of living rises.

Floating differential The Revenue and Rating Plan was developed for the 2023/24 budget in response to the upward trend in valuations and the plan will be phased in over four years.

The plan returns the proportion of rates paid by each property type

to historical levels, having the effect of benefitting lower valued properties.

The intent of the floating differential model was to eliminate ‘rates shock’ caused by disproportionate valuation movements between property types.

Also included in the plan is the phasing out of the municipal charge which will this coming year be 50% of the original charge.

Rates on the rise The total rates collected are apportioned as 57.21% for residential rates, 8.6% for commercial/industrial rates, and 34.1% for farming properties with recreational properties amounting to 0.09%.

Rates are determined by multiplying the Capital Improved Value of rateable land

by a figure that determines each category’s amount.

Therefore the multiplying factor will vary in each land category.

Each residential property will increase by 0.3%, for commercial and industrial properties the increase will be 3.6%, and for recreational properties the increase will be 7.8%.

For farming properties, due to the application of the floating differential, the rates will decrease 6.3%.

Although the number of assessments of residential properties has only increased by 33 the amount raised by residential rates will increase by approximately $615,000.

The value of that residential land has risen 6.4% or around $2 million.

Farming property values have increased just under 10%.

Budget influences Externally, the budget is influenced by the capped rates scenario of the Victorian Government, and rising cost of materials.

The internal influences on the council budget are the council’s ability to recruit highly expert staff, salaries that are impacted by service demands and Enterprise Bargaining Agreements.

Waste collection services Recycling and waste collection services have been maintained at the current level.

Salaries are projected to rise Staffing costs are projected in the council budget to increase by approximately $1million with an increase of

Above: Northern Grampians Shire Council. (left to right) Cr Trevor Gready, Cr Murray Emerson, Cr Rob Haswell (Mayor), Cr Lauren Dempsey, Cr Karen Hyslop, Cr Eddy Ostarcevic PhD and Cr Kevin Erwin.

4.7 full time equivalent (FTE) staff.

Submissions to the budget

approved on the council meeting of 24th June to be held in the Perry Room St. Arnaud Town Hall.

The budget process will include the opening of submissions to be received and these will close on Thursday 13th June.

The budget will be

The full budget document can be found at https://www.ngshire.vic .gov.au/Projects-andConsultation/Have-You r-Say/ProposedBudget-2024-25

Rogaining in the bush of the Kara Kara National Park THE Kara Kara National Park was the location of the latest Rogaining venture by the Victorian Rogaining Association because it features classic rogaine country. Classic rogaine country is where the terrain is subtle to steep with spectacular views and complex networks of gullies and watercourses.

That is typical of our beautiful Teddington Reservoir and the Kara Kara National Park.

For those that are not familiar with rogaining, it is a navigation team sport combining outdoor adventure with strategy in a race against the clock.

Think of it as an outdoor treasure hunt for all ages.

The goal is to race against the clock as you navigate to as many checkpoints (“controls”) as possible to collect points.

That’s where the navigation strategy comes in.

Every team approaches a rogaine in a different way.

Some are out to race to every point on the course, while others want the

kudos of finding the most challenging checkpoints.

The bottom line is that the course you choose is up to you.

Some just want to enjoy a good hike with friends while others are striving for a personal best.

Then when the clock stops, everyone sits down to swap stories over a good feed.

The St. Arnaud Rotary Club put on a BBQ with veggie burgers and sausages while the VRA had soup and pasta available.

Many had glowing reports of the area and the hospitality provided for them.

Left: Over 150 people attended the Kara Kara Kruise event at Teddington Reservoir.

Above top inset: The St. Arnaud Rotary Club were kept busy with the hordes of hungry rogainers.

Stuntmen reign in ‘The Fall Guy’ at the REX - Contributed

GET ready for some rom-com action when “The Fall Guy” screens at The Rex this weekend.

In a love-letter to the stunt community “The Fall Guy” - “Colt Seavers” - is the battlescarred stuntman who springs back into action when the star of a big studio movie suddenly disappears.

Fresh from a nearcareer-ending incident, Seavers must now embark on a mission to locate a vanished movie star, untangle a web of conspiracy, and reclaim lost love, all while juggling his day job.

What could possibly go right?

From acclaimed stuntman and director David Leitch, “The Fall Guy”, is a hilarious, action-packed thriller paying tribute to the unsung heroes of the film industry.

Starring Oscar® nominee Ryan Gosling as “Colt Seavers”, and Golden Globe winner Emily Blunt as his ex,” Jody Moreno”, who is helming the film, Colt navigates dangerous stunts and attempts to mend fences with Jody, as he is drawn into a web of fraud and danger that threatens to unravel everything.

Inspired by the iconic 1980s TV series, The Fall Guy also features Winston Duke and Academy Award® nominee Stephanie Hsu, promising heartpounding action and gripping drama.

Audience reviewers have praised the movie as a “thrill ride packed with jaw-dropping stunts, a fresh storyline, with magnetic performances from Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt.

"It is a blast of adrenaline-fueled entertainment, offering a unique blend of heart, humor, and some of the most impressive stunt sequences you'll see to the big screen.”

So come along for an action-packed outing, stock up at the candy bar and settle in for some good, oldfashioned movie entertainment!

“The Fall Guy” (M 126 mins) screens on Saturday 25th May at 8pm, Sunday 26th May at 2pm and Tuesday 28th May at 8pm.

The right to adequate housing, is it a basic human need?

There is a family living on their block of land, not in a house, but in makeshift ‘buildings’ including a caravan, because they have nowhere else to live. This block is not far from Castlemaine, however, the Council (Mount Alexander Shire) has told them to ‘leave the block’. This story is not new or isolated; the details may be different but the basic idea remains the same – if there is a housing crisis and there are homeless people including families why would they not be allowed to ‘reside’ on their own block of land.

The Mount Alexander Shire Council says ‘oh no there is a Bushfire Management Overlay and it is much too dangerous’. They say ‘we are thinking of them; we are protecting them’. But the Council reaction sounds short-sighted and smacks of bureaucracy gone mad.

The bottom line is, that homelessness is a failure of government's obligation to ensure protection of the right to housing.

Australia's housing crisis is deepening and many policies are being thrown up to get us out of it, from various policies regarding renting such as caps on G annual rent increases, rent assistance, to social and public housing rentals and increases in market-rate housing supply, tiny houses and co-housing compounds. But what if the matter is immediate; these are all policies and remedies for ‘the fix’ in the medium to long term, but the family in Castlemaine need a today fix.

Many, oh so many, mostly women and children, are turned away from homelessness services because they lack the resources to assist. A recent report on the demand for homelessness services has found that if the demand continues that it will, by the end of this year, reach 100,000 turned away each year by people needing support now.

Qld The Australian Human Rights A 4217 Commission (AHRC) has made representation to the Federal Government in their push to have a Human Rights 800 652is284 Act for Australia, that the right to 1housing a basic F human right.

The AHRC says a home isn’t just four walls and E a roof, it is a foundation for safety and security and that access to safe and secure housing is one of the most basic human rights.

Human rights based on principles of dignity, equality and mutual respect, which are shared across cultures, religions and philosophies. They are about being treated fairly, treating others fairly and having the ability to make genuine choices in our daily lives.

Respect for human rights is the cornerstone of strong communities in which everyone can make a contribution and feel included. There are no express protections for the right to adequate housing in the human rights acts in Victoria, however, all 'states and territories have Housing Acts that govern the administrationTed of social housing Whillier and the Commonwealth Housing Act sets up the 10133initiatives'. framework to fund Csocial housing Despite the lack of express in state and Q protection Peta Mandrakas territory human rights laws, they can still be a useC ful mechanism to raise housing issues in a human rights context.

How could a federal Human Rights Act help address the housing crisis?

A federal Human Rights Act could impose a positive duty on public authorities to act compatibly with the human rights expressed in the law (such as the right to adequate housing) and to consider human rights when making decisions. In the case of the Castlemaine family, it would bring some compassion back into the issue. The family would, under a Human Rights Act that recognizes the right to housing, be allowed to ‘camp’ on their land as an interim measure. And if, as they say, they prefer this situation, then that too should be taken into consideration.

Is the right to housing a human right?

Both France and Scotland have established a legal entitlement to housing. In Britain, local authorities have the responsibility of preventing

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evictions unless alternative accommodation has been secured. In Finland, in compliance with its G constitution, public authorities must actively advocate for housing rights, resulting in a remarkable decline in homelessness to the extent that rough sleepers are nearly non-existent, making Finland the sole European country to achieve this feat.

Enacting a federal Human Rights Act could establish an obligation for public authorities to adhere to the human rights expressed in the legislation, including the right to adequate housing, and to take human rights into consideration when making decisions. But will the Federal Qld Government who are this year actively A considering 4217 a national Human Rights Act, add housing to the list? Will 800 652 284 adding housing bring upon all levels1of government not just compassion butFadded responsibility and E roles that they do not currently envisage and possibly fear? For a bureaucrat it could just possibly open a can of worms; a can of worms that could challenge all their assumptions and rules and regulations.

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Looking back to Peter Mac's earliest days RUTH Jabornik recently walked into a radiotherapy bunker at Peter Mac and it took her back more than 70 years.

Reproduced from Peter Mac News from the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.

“It’s a totally massive change,” the 91-year-old said, standing alongside a modern radiotherapy machine.

“One of my really vivid memories is of starting up for Peter Mac, in L onsdale street, and we had two deep therapy machines in an old army hut.

“Until then the early treatment units had been at The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

“Now if you look at this, and this amazing building, it is quite extraordinary.”

Ruth joined Peter Mac’s radiotherapy department in 1951, just two years after the then fledgling cancer treatment and research institute was founded.

Peter Mac is this year celebrating its 75th anniversar y.

When Ruth started her career, it was a different time both for how cancer - and young professional women - were treated.

When she applied for the job, Ruth says she was “interviewed by the doctor, and HR, and they also spoke to my mother”.

“She knew nothing about health what soever and I just found it

She was joined on the recent visit by former colleague Robin Jewell, who also worked at Peter Mac’s radiotherapy department from 1963 to 1971.

“Things have changed hugely,” Robin says, reflecting on how cancer was no longer a taboo.

“I do remember, and I was 17, knowing that people were ver y frightened simply because they had a spot on their hand that needed to be treated.

“I remember the distress among patients … there was much less discussion about the seriousness of the situation and prognosis.

“It was all about ‘We don’t talk about the big C’.”

Both said their time at Peter Mac shaped their careers, and both went on to roles in counselling services and palliative care.

Ruth is still working in healthcare and is currently a Board Director at East Wimmera Health Service.

Their careers spanned a period of great change, and Ruth says outcomes for can-

very amusing – she had to be interviewed to see what type of family I came from,” she says.

Ruth says at that time public attitudes around cancer – and its impact on the community – were also very different.

It was not uncommon to see patients with severe disfigurements from cancers which today are relatively simple to treat.

These patients were cared for in facilities with “horrible” names like the “hospital for the incurably ill’ across Melbourne.

Ruth adds the 195060s were also an exciting time in cancer treatment, with the arrival of more powerful treating machines and the beginnings of nuclear medicine and chemotherapy.

“Early Peter Mac doctors also joined with passionate medical academics at Melbourne University,” she said, to advance what are mainstay treatments today.

Ruth worked at Peter Mac until 1958, and then returned for a second stint around 1965.

Above: While in the radiotherapy bunker, Ruth and Robin paused to recreate an old black-andwhite photo that Ruth (on the right in images above) had posed for back in 1957. (Robin was not in the original photo). cer patients have “come a long way … both in survival and side-effects”.

“The facilities we've

got for people now, and the insight into how people need to be treated, has changed enormously,” she says.

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Successful grant for St. Arnaud Cemetery work BRONZE plaques will now be retrofitted in the St. Arnaud Cemetery as a result of the St. Arnaud RSL Sub-Branch’s application for funding via the Restoring Community War Memorials Grant program.

The St. Arnaud RSL Sub-Branch has successfully secured $7,650 for their St. Arnaud Cemeter y Memorial Restoration Project.

The funds will help clean and refit two bronze plaques and move the Memorial back into position at the St. Arnaud Cemetery.

The Restoring Community War Memorials and Avenues of Honour Grant Program helps community groups to conserve and maintain war memorials, honour rolls and avenues of honour, or to change them to better reflect veteran service in their community.

Veterans and their families have given so much for our state and our nation, and this is one way the State Government can say

thank you and continue to remember the important contributions of our veterans.

Member for Ripon Martha Haylett advised Bob Wooley President of the St. Arnaud RSL of their success in the grants program.

“I advocated strongly to the Minister for Veterans on behalf of the St. Arnaud RSL to make sure they received funds to restore two important bronze plaques and move a memorial back into position at the St Arnaud Cemetery.

“I’m so pleased this paid off, and that the RSL Sub-Branch will now receive $7,650 from the State Labor Government to get this project done.

“I called President Bob Wooley last Friday to let him know the great news.”

“The St. Arnaud RSL are a fantastic group of locals who do so much for our community.

“They deserve this grant and I cannot wait to see the end result.”

Grant applications opened in November 2023 and closed in February 2024.

Grant recipients were notified late last week.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK Housing is absolutely essential to human flourishing.

Without stable shelter, it all falls apart.

Matthew Desmond

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Sister Angela Caine - 1936 - 2024 The death occurred recently of Sister Angela Caine, the youngest daughter of Michael (Mick) and Maud Caine late of Swanwater.

She grew up on their wheat and sheep farm with her five brothers and sisters, and attended Swanwater North State School for her early education and Sacred Heart College, Ballarat as a boarder for secondary education.

At home, music was very important to the family and Angela, along with the other members of the family, was taught piano by her mother.

On leaving school Angela spent a year with her parents on the farm,

Above: Sister Angela Caine. and then followed her sister, Margaret, in joining the Mercy Order of religious sisters and training to be a teacher.

While teaching she gained a scholarship to study Art at the Ballarat School of Mines and gained a Diploma of Graphic Design.

She taught for fortyfive years in primary and secondary schools, originally in Ballarat but later as an art teacher at Donald and at McAuley College at Dooboobetic.

Angela suffered serious injuries in a car accident which caused

lasting problems, but she returned to teaching and later was given charge of the school library.

When she retired she went to St. Arnaud to live with her sister, Sister Mary Ursula, (Margaret) and joined with her in many activities.

They were members of St. Vincent de Paul, Angela becoming President, and worked hard to raise money through cooking, concerts, etc.

They raised money for many causes, particularly the Right Choices program at the State Primary School and St. Vincent de Paul.

They made jams, pickles and sauces which they sold at a market stall to support the Right Choices program.

They both received St. Arnaud Citizen of the Year awards for their

work in the community, and later Angela received a Senior Achiever award in the 2010 Victorian of the Year Awards Ceremony at Government House.

Her time in St. Arnaud was not all work.

She participated enthusiastically in many local groups, among them the Woodworkers Group, the St. Arnaud Choir, the Ecumenical Group and Catholic Church activities.

She was involved at the State Primary School and was chaplain there and loved her connection with the children.

At the end of 2018 Angela and Margaret were called by their Superiors to go to Ballarat to live at Mercy Place, the newly opened Mercy nursing home at Ballarat East next to the Convent they had entered so long before.

They were very dis-

appointed to have to leave the town where they had been so happy and so involved.

However it was not long before they had settled in their new situation and as Margaret’s health continued to decline Angela had others sharing the caring role. In August 2019, Margaret died, a loss Angela felt deeply.

Since then Angela continued to raise money for good causes in spite of many health problems which she bore stoically.

At Mercy Place she received wonderful care until her death in February.

Her Requiem Mass was celebrated at St. Alipius’ Church, Ballarat East by Father Justin Driscoll and was attended by many of her Community, her family and extended family and friends.

Rev Up Your Engines with Wheels on A79 ARE you passionate about cars, trucks, or tractors? Do you love the thrill of the open road and the rumble of powerful engines? If so, then get ready to join the excitement with Wheels on A79, Charlton's newest club for motor enthusiasts.

Nestled in the heart of Charlton along the scenic Calder Highway, Wheels on A79 is more than just a club—it's a community of like-minded individuals who share a passion for all things automotive.

Whether you're into classic cars, modern trucks, or vintage tractors, there's a place for you at Wheels on A79.

Club Launch Event Wi t h t h e c l u b launch event on Sunday, May 26th, mark your calendars for 11am with the event happening at Traveller's Rest on John Curtin Drive.

This is your chance to rev up your engines, meet fellow enthusiasts, and be a part of something special.

What to Expect • Vehicle Showcase to get up close and personal with a stunning array of cars, trucks, and tractors.

• From sleek sports cars to rugged off-road vehicles, there's something for everyone to admire.

• A Meet and Greet

We have all the latest cutting-edge equipment: Bulldozers, Truck, Scrapers, GPS Graders, Excavators, Tip Trucks for roads, Shed Pads, Dams and all general earthmoving.

- Contributed where you can chat with club members and learn more about their passion for all things automotive.

• Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or just starting out, everyone is welcome at Wheels on A79.

• Networking opportunities so you can connect with fellow enthusiasts, swap stories, and share tips and tricks for maintaining and customizing your vehicles.

How to Join Becoming a part of Wheels on A79 is easy.

Simply attend our club launch event on Sunday, May 26th, at 11 am.

Members of the public are welcome to come and view the vehicles, talk to club members, and learn more about what Wheels on A79 has to offer.

Membership is just $50 for the year.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to be a part of Charlton's premier automotive club.

Rev up your engines and join the excitement with Wheels on A79.

Above: Dave Reynolds (left) was the guest speaker at the May meeting and is here thanked by Des Moulday.

St. Arnaud Kara Combined Probus Club report

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THE St Arnaud Kara Combined Probus Club held its monthly meeting for May at the St. Arnaud Sporting Club with 28 members in attendance.

We were fortunate to have Dave Reynolds from the Metropolitan Fire Brigade as guest speaker for the day.

Dave gave a very impressive talk on his daily duties, the work as Da fire fighter, which

- Contributed is very rewarding and very dangerous.

To any organization looking for a guest speaker I would highly recommend Dave, he was excellent.

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St. Arnaud 100 Years Ago: 16th – 22nd May 1924

by Heather Pritchard

Farewell Mr W G Williams, the manager of the State Savings Bank for the past eight years was given a huge farewell prior to his moving to Shepparton with his wife and children in June.

He was the Secretar y of the Church of England, Mechanics Institute, Bowling Club, Golf Club, Treasurer of Tennis Club and an Officer of the Cricket and Football Clubs.

He was also a fine exponent of cricket, being a first class batsman and a good change bowler.

There will be several farewells by various sporting clubs throughout the next few weeks.

Bazaar at Winjallock Residents raised £31 for the Memorial Hall Fund by holding a bazaar, which began at 11 am with a large variety of stalls and cooking competitions.

Some first prize winners were Mrs W G Gifford for lamingtons, jam tarts and a sponge sandwich, Mrs W J Lougheed for cream puffs and Mrs H O’Donohue for scones.

Guessing competitions won by Tom Benson a dressed lamb, Miss A Cox a bag of oats, Mrs D Haynes a cushion and Miss E Clarke a pair of roosters.

Dancing was enjoyed late into the night with Mr W Hazel and Miss B McDonald winning the waltzing competition.

Firemen race down Napier St. At 4-30 on Wednesday the local Fire Brigade held a 3man engine event in Napier St opposite the Royal Hotel.

Nine teams of three competed for trophies donated by J Ryan, A Giles and W S Williams with the winning team being H Smith, H Taylor and W Milne.

Wood chopping competitions Held in the Racecourse Hotel paddock, this event attracted a large crowd.

The highlight of the day was a challenge chop between Tom McGoldrick and W Mahoney, which was

by Mahoney.

Seven men entered the Maiden Chop won Leslie Palmer with Sep Wright 2nd.

The Open Handicap, which was held in 2 heats plus the final, attracted 9 entries.

First heat Tom Fraser 1st, T McGoldrick 2nd and second heat – Chas Wright 1st, E Carlyon 2nd. The final was won by E Carlyon with T McGoldrick 2nd.

Tennis Premiership Ladies doubles N Connellan and K Gleeson [St P] beat M Chandler and E Young [C of E] 6-4.

M Bray and L Glesson [ST P] beat Q Bilton and M McLean [C of E] 6-3.

Gents doubles A and M Kenny [ST P] lost to C Kearnan and C Cousins [C of E] 4-6.

H L Dunkley and J W Ryan [ST P] lost to J Mitchell and R Anderson [C of E] 4-6.

Final scores ST Patrick’s 6 sets 44 beat C of E 2 sets 36 games making St Patrick’s the winner of this year’s “B” Grade Association St. Arnaud North Tennis Club President Cr J Petrie presented the club’s trophies – Gents Doubles - T L anfranchi and T Anderson, L adies Singles – Miss M Duxson, Gents Singles - C Casey jun, Champion of the Club Mr M Casey.

Truck takes out light pole in Kings Avenue CUTTING corners does not pay particularly when you are as big as some of the trucks that travel through St. Arnaud.

One of those trucks took out the light/telephone pole on the corner of Kings Avenue and Burke Street on Monday morning causing some consternation.

But workers were quickly on the scene to once again connect services disrupted.

Left: The light pole after Monday morning’s truck took it down. Within the day a new pole had been erected of sturdier stuff than the previous wood. INSET: The original pole.

Rifle Club A contest at 400 and 500 yards was won by W Pickthall 100, 2nd Willougby, and 3rd W J Wilton and J H Smith both 97.

Pantomime A large crowd filled the Town Hall to watch ‘Sinbad the Sailor’ performed by a visiting theatre company who used 300 costumes in the production.

Tenders called To lease for 3 years, 2,000 acres divided into 12 paddocks, men’s hut, woolshed, yards, dip, 150 acres cleared, one mile from Emu Railway Station – contact A C Wemyss or L H Macgowan of Caulfield.

Tenders called to enlarge Cope Cope Hall.

Mrs Geyer has to let for 12 months, a small dwelling on 7 acres opposite H T Edward’s residence, on Inglewood Road.

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Above: The Marshall Family reunion.

The Marshall gathering at Barkly April 2024 ONE sunny day sixty people from all parts of the Australian continent descended on the tiny hamlet of Barkly which lies 180 kilometres northwest of Melbourne, and most days sleeps peacefully well away from any major highways, disturbed only by flocks of cockatoos.

Barkly was not always so peaceful as in 1859 gold was discovered there, causing a rush of 700 diggers who swelled to 6,000 in number digging for the alluvial riches.

The sixty people who met at the Barkly Hall in April 2024 were

not intent on starting another gold rush but rather renewing family friendships from long ago as they were all descendants of Robert J Marshall who settled there in 1859.

They trundled into the Hall intending to enjoy a meal and a

- Contributed commemorative cake or two and swap a few family yarns with those family members whom they could recognize after the passing years had left their mark.

A highlight of the day was the appear-

ance of one Audrey Osborn, born well before WW2 and escorted in like royalty by her 2 sons Wayne and Glenn who had made the trip from Mandurah Western Australia, and Geelong respectively.

Audrey, who is 96 was recently feted in an article written up in the Weekly Times as the daughter of a WW1 soldier settler who her-

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self settled in Geelong in 1964 to give her boys an opportunity in the big city.

She displayed her alertness by giving a running commentary on the 90-slide power point presentation which depicted the extensive progeny of all 10 siblings born in the original Barkly home from 1889 to 1900!

Some semblance of order was present, as the Master of Ceremonies called the clan to attention and asked members of each of the siblings descendants to provide a memory or story of their family line.

Those family members who were shy when a microphone was placed in front of them soon started retelling some fabulous yarns.

The most memorable story probably was one described by Sandra Millard who remembered that the tough times in earlier days were made humorous by some of the larrikins in the family.

Sandra said that a Colin McGregor Marshall (whose descendants still farm portions of the original Marshall holdings from the 1860’s) was amongst the larrikin group.

She recounted that cousin Colin had relatives staying at the farm one Easter and told them that it was time to give the old Chevrolet sitting idly in the back yard a run on the road.

Colin persuaded the willing relation to pump up all 4 car tyres with a hand pump, then to wash the car, and finally to check the radiator water level.

So they managed to lift the bonnet to check the water and oil and were very surprised to find NO Engine!

Sandra concluded by saying that this sort of practical joking was commonplace in earlier times and caused much fun and mirth.

After a tremendous lunch prepared by well-known local chef Glenda Anderson, the clan was treated to a

magnificent cake especially created by Mia Marshall of “Ginger and Spice” fame in Geelong.

Cousin Julie Malyon from Maffra was not to be outdone with her special walnut cake and there was plenty for everyone present.

Soon enough it was late afternoon and the clan dispersed to the original weatherboard family home built in the 1880’s and still standing proudly with its cast iron lacework front verandah.

A group photo was taken in front of the home, precisely where our forefathers and mothers sat for their group family photo in 1907.

It was a magic ending to a magic day for all who attended, and the start of renewing friendships with family connections for many.

Our forefathers were great letter writers and now there are a flurry of emails happening, and even a new facebook site reconnecting us with one another.

A& B4/217&<C&D17E&<*F A& D,/217&<G&D17E&G*F A& H'4-%217&IJ&D17E&K<*F@ Register online: esv.vic.gov.au/consultations Have your say Feedback on the draft guidelines is open until Monday 8 July 2024.

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Above: The Marshall family in 1907.

Charlton 100 Years Ago: 17th – 21st May 1924

by Charlton Golden Grains Museum

Repairing the Power-House Engine For the first time in 14 years, the engine at the Charlton electrical power-station is undergoing repairs.

As a matter of fact, it is now in Bendigo having these done.

To fill the gap, a traction engine was ordered three months ago: and this, on being put to the test was found not powerful enough; but Mr Fred Judd kindly hired his McCormick-Deering tractor to the Company; and this is standing up to the work.

It was necessary on Monday evening to shut off one circuit after tea-time – from 7 till 8.30 – but, in view of the engine being in Bendigo, things are going remarkably well.

Colonist of 56 years A wave of sorrow swept through the Wychitella neighborhood when it became known that Mr Hugh Keith had crossed that bourne whence no traveller returns.

The late Mr Keith was born in Argyllshire, Scotland, and came to Victoria in 1868.

When the influx of settlers took place, he took up his residence in the Wychitella district, and by capable farming accumulated a large area of land.

He was a good judge and lover of horses.

The deceased was for over 30 years one of

the trustees of the Wychitella cemetery, and he was a leader among the Presbyterian Church members.

Deceased was married to the eldest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Edward James of Terrappee, who pre-deceased him.

There were 8 children, 4 sons and 4 daughters.

Band benefited A Minstrel Troupe, in connection with the band, was unable to perform.

However, the Hall had been booked, and the deposit paid so it was decided to run a concert by the assistance of local artists.

The local artists responded splendidly – not one of those approached was too busy.

The hall was crowded, and the concert was voted one of the best local entertainments of the kind for many a day.

A feature new to Charlton was the double-slotted announcement slide running out from one of the wings.

As the artists were due to appear, their names were shown in bold fancy lettering, painted on cardboard, and readable from the back of the hall.

This improvement was the work of Mr W. G. McConnell. A successful dance was held afterwards, about 40 couples taking the floor.

teed trouble-producer anywhere – a walk, trot and gallop. In the event in question the stewards decided that the mount of William McPherson Ross was not complying with the rules, and pulled him up by grabbing the reins.

Then the ‘fun’ began, which led to Ross being brought before the Wedderburn Court, charged with offensive behavior and resisting the police.

After hearing the evidence it was apparent that the defendant had some reason for his conduct. He was fined £1 on the first charge, and £2 on the

second, with £1 2/6 costs.

Good going Fishing within 3 minutes’ walk of the post-office, and in a space of time not exceeding 3 hours, Mr Reg James caught 20lb of perch, four of the fish weighing 2lb a piece.

There was not one specimen under half a pound.

Mr James is known as the “Champion perch fisherman”.

He goes out regularly for them, and has yet to come back empty-handed.

ing of the Junior Football Club, held at the Globe Hotel, it was moved that Mr F. Travaglia be appointed secretary.

The question of whether the Juniors

should be on their own, or work in with the Seniors was settled.

The former view was expressed in a motion put forward.

An amendment to work in with the

Seniors and was carried by one vote.

It was moved that Mr J.J. Arundell be coach to the Juniors.

(Information from East Charlton Tribune)

Football At a general meet-

Above: 1910 Keith Brothers.

At the Fair The Woosang Easter Sports programme included that guaran-

A challenge for Challengers at St. Arnaud Cinema TASHI, a former tennis player becomes a top class coach after a serious injury.

Her excellent coaching style transforms her husband from a mediocre player into a world-famous grandslam champion.

But things don’t always go to plan, and it is during his starstudded tennis career he somehow finds his game-playing on a downhill slide.

To jolt him out of his losing streak, she makes him play in a challenging event – it is close to the lowest level of the tournament on the pro tour.

Tensions soon run high when he finds himself standing across

Contributed the net from the oncepromising, now burnt out Patrick, his former best friend and Tashi’s former boy-friend.

This story is also about boy-wins-girl, and winner takes it all.

It is also amusing with sports/action and embraces a love story.

Great performances from Zendaya, Mike Faist, Josh O;Connor, Hailey Gates.

Queen Mar y Gardens present this movie as a Fundraiser on Friday 24th May at 7.30 pm followed by a lovely supper.

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Above: Guest artists and the Committee all get up on the stage to celebrate 20 years.

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A night to remember SUNDAY night’s celebration (12th May) for the 20th birthday of the St. Arnaud Country Music Club was hugely supported by a massive crowd at the Sporting Club.

President Jenny Torney, whose dream to get this club going 20 years ago, was delighted to see so many passionate music followers still supporting and enjoying Country Music. Absolutely fantastic night.

Additional Training In addition to this compulsory training, the Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA) will conduct an online session as part of their "Standing for Local Government program" on 17th May 2024, providing additional

Above: Guest artists Don Costa (singing) Lance Birrell and Jefferson Smith with Roadhouse members.

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Above: A very large crowd packed into the Sporting Club on this special night.

Below: Roadhouse performed to an enthusiastic crowd.

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In The Paddock Local waterways included Reducing frost risk and managing the damage in Wetlands update THE Victorian Government has announced that Lake Lonsdale near Stawell in western Victoria will be closed to duck hunting from Saturday, 18th May 2024 (inclusive) due to the presence of a significant number of threatened Freckled Duck.

Lake Boort at Boort will reopen to duck hunting at 8am on Monday, 20th May 2024.

The Game Management Authority (GMA) and Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) have been regularly monitoring the wetlands.

Recent sur veys detected a significant number of Freckled Duck at L ake Lonsdale.

The species can be difficult to differentiate from game ducks and they often fly in mixed flocks, which can put them of risk of being mistakenly shot.

Signs will be installed at L ake L onsdale alerting hunters to the closure and Authorised

Officers will continue to patrol the wetland.

Recent monitoring has also shown that the threatened Greyheaded Flying-foxes previously present at Lake Boort have relocated.

Wetlands or parts of wetlands may be closed to duck hunting or be further regulated to protect concentrations of threatened species from disturbance or being mistakenly shot.

Colonies of breeding waterbirds can be disturbed and abandon their nests and chicks.

To see all wetlands closed or partially closed to hunting for the 2024 duck season, visit Wetland Closures – 2024 duck season Wetlands will continue to be monitored

Week ending Wednesday 15 May 2024

throughout the season.

Hunters are reminded to check the GMA website regularly for updates before they go hunting.

People are urged to report illegal hunting and breaches to public safety laws to the GMA , online at Report illegal hunting or illegal protester activity or by calling 136 186.

A reminder that the hunting start time is 8am for every day of the 2024 duck season.

The daily bag limit is six birds per day.

Hunting of the Bluewinged Shoveler and Hardhead is prohibited.

For more information on the duck season and wetland closures, visit gma.vic.gov.au

— By Glendon Hancock

AFTER two successive weeks of falls, the Australian wool market has recorded an overall increase this series, albeit by the barest of margins.

The national offering was again below 40,000 bales for the third week in a row, there was a total of 35,436 bales available to the trade, after 8.8% of the offering was withdrawn prior to sale.

When compared to the previous season the total amount offered continues to trend lower, season to date there has been 15,974 fewer bales offered, 1.0% lower than the previous season.

Although as ment i o n e d t h e m a r ke t improved, the market movements were varied across the two selling days, within sectors and also within individual micron pockets.

On the first day the movements in the indiv i d u a l M i c ro n P r i c e Guides (MPGs) for meri-

no f leece r anged by between plus 18 and minus 10 cents, these movements combined with varied results in the crossbreds, skirtings and oddments resulted in a one cent fall in the AWEX Eastern Market Indicator (EMI).

The second day was very similar to the first, but with a slightly more positive tone.

Here the merino fleece MPG movements ranged between minus 3 and plus 22 cents, with 18 of the 26 published MPGs recording positive movements and only 3 falling.

The EMI gained 2 cents for the day.

By the end of the series the EMI closed one cent higher at 1,135 cents.

Due to a stronger Australian dollar the rise

National Offering Centre North South West Total

Week 46 46 46

Days Offering 14, 15 May 9,671 14, 15 May 19,344 14, 15 May 6,421 35,436

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in the EMI when viewed in US dollar terms was better, the EMI added 9 US cents across the series to close the week at 754 US cents.

Next week’s offering is again expected to be below 40,000 bales.

There are currently 39,404 bales on offer in Sydney, Melbourne and Fremantle, which will sell over one day (Tuesday) due to the limited amount of wool on offer.

Melbourne Ind.

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THE Grains Research & Development Corporation (GRDC) is committed to helping grain growers in frost-prone areas manage their farm businesses to minimise both the direct and indirect impacts on grain yield and on-farm profitability caused by frost.

Frosts are difficult to predict, understand and manage and can have a significant impact on growers, their families and their communities.

GRDC is continuing to tackle the complex issue of frost on behalf of Australian grain growers through research, development and extension investments focused on areas such as farming systems, crop genetic improvement, agronomic management, spatial temperature mapping and improved damage assessment tools.

Consider enterprise in frost prone areas The use of identified frost zones should be carefully considered, for example using them for grazing, hay or oat production and avoiding large scale exposure to frost of highly susceptible crops like peas or expensive crops like canola.

It may be prudent to sow annual or perennial pastures on areas that frost regularly in order to avoid the high costs of crop production.

Review nutrient management Targeting fertiliser (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium) on high risk paddocks and seed rates to achieve realistic yield targets should minimise financial exposure, reduce frost damage and increase whole paddock profitability over time.

These nutrients could be reallocated to lower risk areas of the farm.

While high nitrogen (N) increases yield potential it will also promote vegetative biomass production and increase the susceptibility of the crop to frost.

Using conservative N rates at seeding and avoiding late top-ups results in less

crop damage.

It is best if crops are not deficient in potassium or copper, as this may increase susceptibility to frost events.

This can be assessed from initial soil tests and with plant tissue testing.

Copper deficiency can be ameliorated with a foliar spray preflowering and as late as the booting stage to optimise yield, even in the absence of frost.

Potassium plays a role in maintaining cell water content in plants, which can potentially influence tolerance to frost.

It has been shown that plants deficient in potassium are more susceptible to frost.

Soils that are deficient in potassium could benefit from increasing potassium levels at the start of the growing season.

However, it is unlikely that there will be a benefit of extra potassium applied to plants that are not potassium deficient.

Frost tolerance cannot be bought by applying extra potassium or copper to a crop that is not deficient.

There is no evidence that applying other micronutrients has any impact to reduce frost damage.

Modify soil heat bank The soil heat bank is important for reducing the risk of frost.

Farming practices that manipulate the storage and release of heat from the soil heat bank into the crop canopy at night are important to consider to reduce the impact of a frost event.

Agronomic practices that may assist with storing heat in the soil heat bank include: • Practices that alleviate non-wetting sands, such as clay delving, mouldboard ploughing or spading, have multiple effects; these include increasing heat storage, nutrient availability

Above: Frosts are just about on us.

- Photo GRDC. and infiltration rate.

• Rolling sandy soil and loamy clay soil af ter seeding can reduce frost damage. It also prepares the surface for hay cutting should it be necessary.

• Halving the normal seeding rates can reduce frost severity and damage by creating a thinner canopy and more tillers resulting in a spread of flowering time.

However, weed competitiveness can be an issue.

• Cross-sowing/seeding.

Crops sown twice with half the seed sown in each direction have a more even plant density.

Heat is released from the soil heat bank more slowly to warm the crop canopy at head height in early morning when frosts are more severe.

This practice, however, increases sowing costs.

Reducing stubble load Research has shown that by reducing stubble loads, there is a reduction in the severity and duration of frost events, resulting in less frost damage and better yields under frost conditions.

No differences were obser ved between stubble height, orientation or composition.

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AN EXPLORATION LICENCE Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Act 1990 – Section 15(5) Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) (Mineral Industries) Regulations 2019 – Regulation 22(1) and Schedule 1 1. Name and address of applicant(s): Southern Star Exploration Pty Ltd C/-PO Box 563, East Maitland NSW 2323 2. Contact details of applicant (for map and other information requests): Belinda Ingram, Authorised Agent (as employee of Australian Mining & Exploration Title Services) Mobile: 0428 158 374. Email: vic@amets.com.au 3. Applicant’s Website (see notes) Further information about this application is available at the following website: www.amets.com.au/victoria-tenements/ and www.earthresources.vic.gov.au/licenceapplications 4. Details of the application: Application number: EL008494 Locality of the land to which the application relates: 11km north-east of St Arnaud, 5km west of Logan, including Gowar East Approximate area of the application (Graticular Sections): 168 Date of the application: 14 May 2024 Term the licences are applied for: 5 years Outline of the proposed programs of work: Desktop studies, surface geochemical sampling, geophysics, drilling, resources modelling and evaluation. .

5. Objections and Comments: Any person may object or comment to a licence being granted.

(Section 24 and 24A, Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Act 1990).

A person who objects or comments must: a. put the objections or comments in writing; and b. include the grounds on which it is made.

All objections or comments must be lodged within 21 days after the latest date on which the application was advertised and can be lodged online or posted to: The Minister for Energy and Resources c/- Manager Licensing, Earth Resources Regulator, PO Box 500, East Melbourne Victoria 8002 It is recommended that objections or comments are lodged online at https://rram-vic-gov.my.site.com/ObjectionSubmission to ensure timely consideration.

Enquiries can be made by writing to the Manager Licensing at the above address or by phoning the Earth Resources Information Centre on 136 186.

6. Other information: a. Subject to other requirements being satisfied, an exploration licence, if granted, entitles the holder of the licence to explore and search for minerals in the relevant land, but does not entitle the holder to undertake mining. b. Further information regarding the requirements that must be complied with prior to work being undertaken is available on the department’s ‘Community and land use page: https://resources.vic.gov.au/community-and-land-use.

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SMITH - Elsie Celebrating the life of Elsie Smith. The last of the generation of Thomas and Ethel Smith at the Anglican Church, St. Arnaud on the 7th of June at 1pm.

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Faith Group Sun. 26th May 10.00 a.m.: Prayer Time 10.30 a.m.: Worship & Communion Speaker: Andrew George Enquiries: Brian Eccles Ph: 5495 2267

Sunday May 26th 10.30am Live Stream in BOORT

Sunday May 26th 10.30am Live Stream in BANYENA - No Mass CHARLTON

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ST. ARNAUD UNITING CHURCH Sunday 26th May ST. ARNAUD No Service in St. Arnaud Combined Service in STUART MILL 10.00am Morning Tea to Follow PARISH OFFICE Chris & Rob Batters Pastorial Co-ordinators Enquiries 5495 6223

Sunday May 26th 10.30am Live Stream in ST. ARNAUD

Sunday May 26th 8.30am Mass WYCHEPROOF

Saturday May 25th 7.00pm Mass Parish Coordinator: Noeline Hogan 0476 617 976

This Saturday, May 25 9AM - 1PM

ANGLICAN PARISH OF ST. ARNAUD Christ Church Old Cathedral Friday 24th May 9.30am Morning Prayer St. Arnaud 9.30am Every Sunday Eucharist Bealiba 8am 2nd/4th Sunday All Welcome Rev. Peter Downes Enquiries phone: Phone: 0412 957 383

Notice of Proposed Budget 2024-25 and Revised Council Plan 2021-25 At the Unscheduled Council Meeting held on Monday, 20 May 2024, Council resolved to give notice of the draft Budget 2024-25 in accordance with section 94 of the Local Government Act 2020.

Council also resolved to amend its current Council Plan.

To read and make a submission on the proposed draft Budget and Council Plan, visit council’s website at www.ngshire.vic.gov.au/Have-Your-Say or contact the Customer Service Team to arrange a copy.

Any person wishing to make a submission on the proposed Budget or Council Plan must do so in writing. Any person wishing to be heard in support of their written submission must request this in their submission and will need to appear in person or by a person acting on their behalf at the 24 June Council Meeting. All submissions will become a part of a document available to the public.

The wheels of bureaucracy turn slowly ASBESTOS dumped in the middle of Harveys Track Stuart Mill was reported on in the North Central News last edition (15th May) and first inspected by the EPA on 27th April who took samples to investigate the substance.

The dumped substance also contained two hazard (blue) suits and the size of the packages followed the requirement for asbestos disposal.

A member of the public first discovered the dumped rubbish in April.

Since that time North Central News has been researching whose responsibility it is to not only remove the hazardous substance but to stop the dumping of rubbish in any form.

According to one resident when they rang the Northern Grampians Shire Council about the dumped asbestos they were advised to notify the EPA, which had already been done by another resident who came across the hazardous substance dumped near Stuart Mill.

Northern Grampians Shire also advised the resident to contact ‘the local paper’ as media involvement usually ‘gets results’.

A media spokesperson for the EPA has advised that they attended the scene and took samples.

North Central News was additionally advised that the EPA will not remove the dumped substance, but that their responsibility is to notify the responsible authority and prosecute those responsible.

EPA advised that if a member of the public has seen anything, please come forward.

According to the EPA, DEECA has been advised and according to DEECA they were not advised until 15th May, the day before they were contacted by North Central News.

A DEECA Spokesperson has issued a media statement this week to North Central News saying they are aware of the illegal rubbish dumping on Harveys Track at Stuart Mill and are working to remove and dispose of this rubbish as a priority.

“The matter is currently under investigation by the EPA who are responsible for illegal waste and pollution and have the powers to prosecute those that put the health of Victorians and the environment at risk.”

Members of the public can report pollution by calling EPA’s 24-hour hotline on 1300 372 842 or providing details online at epa.vic.gov.au/reportpollution/reporting-pollution.

Meanwhile the asbestos remains in the bush and wild animals continue to damage the packaging, loosening the contents.

Submissions must be received by 4pm, Thursday 13 June 2024.

Council will meet to consider submissions and the adoption of the proposed Budget and revised Council Plan at 12.30pm, Monday 24 June 2024 in the Perry Room. St Arnaud Town Hall.

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Bill Freeman attends the Charlton Probus Club as Guest Speaker THE Guest Speaker at the May Meeting of the Charlton Probus Club was Bill Freeman. Bill began by saying he had two topics to speak about – Bicycle Riding and Samuel Plimsoll.

Samuel Plimsoll (1824–1898) was a member of the British Parliament who was concerned with the loss of ships and

crews due to vessel overloading.

In 1876, he persuaded Parliament to pass the Unseaworthy Ships Bill, which man-

- Contributed dated marking a ship's sides with a line that would disappear below the waterline if the ship was overloaded.

The line, also known as the Plimsoll mark, is found midship on both the port and starboard hulls of

Above: (left to right) Chris Piert, Corey Bussem were thanked by Rotarian Garry Brown for attending a Rotary meeting to train members.

Rotarians training up on CPR and use of the defibrillator ROTARIANS in St. Arnaud have had a session that trained them up on CPR and the use of the defibrillator.

Ambulance Victoria Community Service Officers Corey Bussem and Chris Piert visited the club at their meeting at the Raillery Hub rooms recently to carry out the training.

Below: Lori McKenny shows how to do CPR on a ‘dummy’ while other Rotarians and AV officers look on.

cargo vessels and is still used worldwide by the shipping industry.

Bill then proceeded to tell of his experience with the bicycle.

He bought his first bicycle in 1954.

He used to ride from Hawthorn to University.

He once rode to Yallourn to visit a friend – about 80 miles.

It took him all day but he did return to Melbourne by train.

Four and a half years ago Bill attended the Charlton Club for 1 ½ hours and had 3 standard drinks of chardonnay.

He noted that the drinks were up to the pour line (or plimsoll line).

As Bill drove towards home there was a breath testing station and he confidently blew into the breathalyser.

It showed .052.

He had to wait aside and do another test in 20 minutes, the result was the same.

After another test he was taken to the Police Station, thankfully in the passenger seat not the back of a paddy wagon.

After a test at the Police Station Bill asked to have a blood test and so was taken to the hospital.

The blood test was sent for testing and the result was .058.

Bill was given a fine of $150, lost his licence for three months but did not lose any demerit points.

Bill then revealed the consequences of this happening.

He was required to complete an Alcohol Awareness Course in Bendigo – 2 mornings on consecutive weeks

which cost $200 - $300.

There were 10 or 12 attendees, including young to middle aged ladies.

Also Bill had to pay $600 - $700 to fit an Alcohol Interlock Device for 6 months and every month had to travel to Bendigo and pay to have the device read.

When Bill turned on the ignition he had to blow into the device which had to register zero.

Once driving, every so often the device would beep and Bill would have to stop and blow into the device again.

Sometime Bill might only get to Quarr y Hill other times he would get as far as Inglewood before the device would beep.

After 6 months Bill had to register zero when driving for the next 3 years. Bill estimated the total cost for this experience would have been $2,000 to $3,000.

Thanks to Bill for an entertaining talk on a serious topic.

The Olive farm Garr y L armour gave an interesting short talk about his visit to the Olive farm at Boort.

On a beautiful autumn day 26 Charlton Probus members and one guest were joined by nine members from Donald and six from Wycheproof for an outing.

We set off at 9.30 from Travellers’ Rest for the Windfarm at Yeungroon.

Peter Watts boarded the bus at the gate and gave a brief history of

the windfarm and how it operates.

The first contact was made in 2002 and it was officially opened in 2014.

We were fortunate that maintenance was being done and we were able to see workers as tiny specks high up on the blade.

We then travelled a short distance to Yeungroon Hall Carolyn Olive gave a brief histor y of Yeungroon and we were able to look inside the hall, built in 1892 and then browse the Stor yboards of Yeungroon’s past and admire the War Memorial which was unveiled in 2022.

Charlton Feedlot Another short drive to the Charlton Feedlot.

Terri Wolfe was our excellent guide.

The Feedlot was established in 1971.

It currently has 40 employees aged from 19 to 65, which includes a few workers from Fiji and Samoa.

The ratio is 50% women and men.

There are 4 single person units on site for accommodation.

Currently there are 19,000 cattle, with

Laws to make it easier for victim-survivors to report violence INTRODUCED into the Victorian Parliament last week was the Justice Legislation Amendment (Integrity, Defamation and Other Matters) Bill 2024 that will remove barriers that some victim-survivors face in coming forward and will include other improvements to modernise Victoria’s justice and integrity system.

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22,000 the maximum.

98% of the yards are shaded.

There is a hospital on site which treats injuries such as foot and respiratory disease.

The Feedlot is currently involved in a research project to compare the benefits of full shelter versus shaded shelter.

The manure is sold and then composted and used in vineyards, garden centres, for example.

The feed trucks are computerised so the correct ratio of vetch, wheat, barley, hay, silage, molasses, bread crumbs and vitamins is maintained.

The cattle are sent to processing plants at Wagga Wagga and Naracoorte.

The meat is sold at Coles, Woolworths and Aldi under various brands.

We then drove to Wedderburn for lunch which was most enjoyable.

Time for a quick walk down the street before getting back on the bus for the 25 minute journey back to Charlton.

Thank you to Outings Co-ordinator Sandra for a great day out in our local area.

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The Victorian Government believes that this bill will make it easier for victimsurvivors’ to report crimes including sexual harassment and assault, and will also ensure body-worn camera evidence can be used in family violence matters. Attorney-General Jaclyn Symes said that these reforms remove some of the barriers they face in their bravery by coming forward.” “ Wi t h these changes, we’re making sure our justice system responds better to serious offending like family violence and sexual assault and is more accessible to all Victorians.”

COVID Updates and St. Arnaud 60 Years Ago: May 1964 Engagements Developments Retirement Victorian Stats

Globally

There was an increase in the numbers of reported cases of COVID over the last 7 days.

The 7 day average is 284 compared to 208 last week.

The numbers in hospital and the numbers of deaths are not available.

The latest quantitative wastewater measures indicate there are increasing SARS-CoV-2 viral loads in Victorian wastewater in metropolitan and regional catchments.

Increasing levels of SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater suggest increasing prevalence of COVID-19 infections in the community.

Deaths in the most recent 28-day period (3rd to 30th April) have declined compared to the prior 28- day period (6th March to 2nd April), with a current 28day total of 56.

Increases and decreases in the reporting of deaths attributable to COVID-19 tend to lag waves of infections and hospitalisations by several weeks.

Over 760 million cases and 6.9 million deaths have been recorded worldwide since December 2019, but the actual number is thought to be higher.

Warning over Victoria’s COVID spike After a 30% jump in hospitalizations with the rise in COVID and flu the Victorian Health Department is calling for everyone to take extra care.

For all experiencing any symptoms the advice is to wear a mask and for all those at risk to consider mask wearing in certain situations.

Aged Care Study tests Virus Fighting Technology The Victorian Government is backing a world-leading study assessing the efficacy of germicidal ultraviolet light technology in a real-world setting to help reduce the level of COVID-19 and other airborne viruses in aged care residences.

The first ultraviolet lights were installed at Boyne Russell House in Brunswick and the $16.8 million investment to deliver the trial will include residential aged care facilities across Melbourne and Geelong.

The final lights will be installed in other facilities in coming weeks before the study led by the Burnet Institute formally commences.

Established in direct response to the severe impact the pandemic had across the aged care setting, this will be the first time the technology is measured in a clinical study to determine if it reduces the burden and impact of airborne diseases.

L ois Dawes and Edmund Wandel.

Betty Tucker and Ronald Crocket.

Carol McIntyre and Allan Hortle.

Weddings

Dawn and Jeff Bibby a daughter Karen Dawn.

K ath and Terr y Lysaght a daughter Paula Maree.

Kevin and Valda Bray, nee Raffety a son Craig Andrew.

Judith Allen and John Anderson.

Fiona Gillespie and Anthony Wright.

21st Birthday

Births

Angelo Travaglia age 88.

Hubert Teasdale age 77.

George Wright age 84.

Ada Male age 73.

Mrs Elsie Bliss age 75.

Dr Charles Harlow Flemming age 89.

Mrs Linda Coates

Lynette and Allan Arbuckle a son Christopher Allan.

Judith and Peter Blair a son Damian Roxleigh.

Marlene and Jimmy Castleman a son Raymond Warrick.

Edmund Wandel.

Deaths

Frederick Turner age 72.

Af ter 46 years, bread carter Tom [Toss] Martin and his faithful stead will no longer be seen delivering door to door with his horse drawn baker’s cart.

Children will miss running out to collect the bread and perhaps a free bun if you were lucky.

Debutante Ball The Debs and their partners were – Mary O’Donnell and Ron Pole.

Joy Macey and

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Peter Hannett.

Janice Rogers and Les James.

Norma McLoughlin and John McGee. Lynette Swanton and Barry McSwain.

Margaret Maloney and Brian Wright.

Ann Austerberry and Peter Finnigan.

Flower girl – Karen Collins and Pageboy – Colin Supple.

Debs attendants – Faye Macey and Greg McNally.

June Phillips and Garry Bray.

Kathlyn Youngson and Greg McRae Joy Ward and Rodney Medlyn.

New campaign a wake-up call for tired drivers danger to themselves, but a danger to everyone on the roads.

Central to the campaign is a confronting new television ad showing a fatal accident caused by a tired driver crashing into another car with a mother and her young daughter.

Tired drivers contribute around 20% of fatal crashes on Victorian roads each year, while accounting for approximately 25% of road trauma injuries at The Alfred and Royal Melbourne hospitals.

A new road safety campaign targeting drowsy drivers is backed by research showing drivers are four times more likely to crash if they’ve had less than five hours’ sleep.

The campaign ‘Driving tired?

Wake up to yourself’ launched by the Victorian Government and Transport Accident Commission (TAC) reminds drivers that being tired behind the wheel not only makes them a

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The campaign is backed by research by Monash University and the TAC, which found participants in an impaired driving assessment track trial were four times more likely to crash if they had only four-to-five hours’ sleep.

A second study found most respondents understood the risks of driving while tired and could identify the signs and symptoms, while young men reported a greater risk of falling asleep at the wheel.

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Men’s Golf Round-up AS our regular correspondent, Tony Coloe, headed to warmer climes, his instructions to the ‘ghostwriter’ were, “Don’t stuff it up and maintain - Contributed the high standard!” So, here we go…

Above: The Daniher family.

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Fighting MND: Backing a great cause and a great Victorian THE extraordinary efforts of Neale Daniher to raise awareness of Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and raise money for vital research to find a cure for the disease, has been backed by the Victorian Government.

Every day at least two people are diagnosed with MND in Australia with sufferers progressively losing the ability to walk, talk, feed themselves, swallow, and ultimately breathe.

Daniher, a former Essendon Football Club captain and coach of the Melbourne Football Club, was diagnosed with MND in 2013 and has since inspired the nation with his efforts to progress treatments and find a cure for the condition he calls “The Beast”.

The Victorian Government will donate $250,000 to help FightMND for the 10th year of the Big Freeze and have contributed over $6.5 million since 2015.

FightMND has invested more than $55 million since its creation in 2014 in research including drug development and clinical trials, providing hope that a cure will be found for a disease that an estimated 2,100 Australians live with each day.

Daniher’s contribution to Victorian life has been recognized with the declaration of “Daniher’s Way” – the path that leads from William Barak Bridge’s landing in Yarra Park to the MCG. This year fans will walk Daniher’s Way as part of the annual Big Freeze King’s Birthday clash between Melbourne and Collingwood.

The Government has invested over $1billion in medical research since 2014, including $400 million to establish the Australian Institute for Infectious Disease and $75 million for the Cumming Global Centre for Pandemic Therapeutics.

To the Editor

Salvos Red Shield Appeal Dear Editor, With The Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal around the corner, I wanted to share a bit about why I’m so passionate in my work for the Salvos, and why I also put my money where my mouth is as a regular donor.

I see first-hand the people whose lives are transformed by the work of the Salvos these people are given a new beginning in life.

I know a man who sleeps rough with his cat. He’s kind and stoic, and only asks for help when he’s “in a bind.”

He was thrilled when we sourced a swag for him.

In my work I’ve come to know multiple women who have been subject to horrific physical, verbal, and emotional abuse.

Women who have felt trapped by their partner, with absolutely

no control over any aspect of their lives.

These women I know have survived, and are now on the road to thriving.

I know a single mum who works very hard to provide for her kids.

She earns just too much that she doesn’t qualify for public housing, yet she is priced out of the private rental market.

Her tenacity and ability to pick herself up from setback after setback continuously inspires me.

I know a teen who lived in the disabled toilet of a train station when he was kicked out of home. He tried for as long as he could to keep going to school, but without any money, food, or amenities, he found himself at one of our crisis accommodation services.

He’s now in his 30s, and passionate about using music to help other teens who are at risk or are experiencing homelessness.

There’s a beautiful woman who often

catches up on sleep at our centre.

We love to have a chat and share a meal together.

The Salvos are her safe space.

These are just some of the people I know and just some of the reasons that I give to our Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal every year.

The money raised allows us to support people to make safe, healthy, new beginnings in life.

New beginnings that not only change the course of their lives, but positively change the lives of their children, and their children’s children.

How do I know?

Because I’ve seen it.

To donate to this year’s Red Shield Appeal, or if you need support from the Salvos, visit salvationarmy.org.au or call 13 SALVOS. You can also donate at any Salvos Store.

Lauren Martin Salvation Army Community Worker in Southern Sydney.

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These donations have gone towards establishing a Highthroughput Drug Screening Platform for MND at the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health in Parkville, supporting the establishment of a world-class facility and the generation of one of the largest MND stem cell collections in the world.

To support the quest to find a cure for MND, buy a beanie or go to fightmnd.org.au

Thursday Old Farts was well attended with 13 players lined up in what looked like a Rogues Gallery.

Evergreen Arnold Bond played scintillating golf and won the day with 22 points.

Following in his wake was the consistent David Lanyon, with 20 points.

Unfortunately, we couldn’t give Sanger Goode any more golf balls as his cupboard is already overflowing.

Saturday presented golfers with perfect weather and long run for the 17 players.

Two matches in the Kevin Nevill singles were played, with Ivan Jackson accounting for Rob Batters, and the evergreen Leigh Hines (sporting a new knee) overcoming the youthful and tenacious Sam Male in a play-off on the 19th hole.

Best score of the day went to Ivan Jackson with 40 points, winning the St. Arnaud Physiotherapy Award and bragging rights in the Jackson clan.

In A Grade, octoge-

narian John Nevill won with 40 points, closely followed by young gun, Jake Male, on 39 points.

B Grade was won

by Ivan Jackson with 40 points, and in second place, showing early season form, was Colin Reyne, with 38 points.

The St. Arnaud Caravan Park NTP on the 8th was won by Scott Wright, and the Weirs’ IGA NTP on the 18th was won by

Trevor Stewart.

Nearest the pin on the 6th was won by John Nevill, and NTP on the 10th was David Lanyon.

A reminder to all members that the Club Championships commence on Sunday 9th June, and run over the course of the month.

It would be great to see as many participants as possible to make it a keenly contested affair.

Maryborough Castlemaine District Football League Seniors Carisbrook 9.7 61 Avoca 5.6 36 Natte Bealiba 22.16 148 Campbells Creek 4.4 28 Maryborough Giants 13.8 86 Dunolly 7.5 47 Maldon 10.7 67 Harcourt 15.17 107 Navarre 6.8 44 Lexton 8.9 57 Trentham 12.15 87 Talbot 8.5 53 Bye Newstead.

Reserves Carisbrook 6.6 42 Avoca 6.11 47 Natte Bealiba 17.4 106 Campbells Creek 6.3 39 Maryborough Giants 4.11 35 Dunolly 10.8 68 Maldon 5.8 38 Harcourt 16.10 106 Navarre 2.3 15 Lexton 11.9 75 Trentham 10.7 67 Talbot 5.8 38 Bye Newstead

The 2024 Inter-Hotels’ Pool comp ROUND Three of the Inter-Hotels’ Pool Competition was played on Wednesday, 15th May and there were to be two close combats and an ominous encounter in the home derby of the round that took place among the arid plains of the north.

The two teams representing the Country Club, the seasoned veterans of their number One team against the relative newcomers on the baize who make up the number Two side, went head-to-head and the aging troupers of the Ones barely had time to exchange their walking sticks for pool cues nor preen their greying dead caterpillars before the first round was completed and they were trailing by four games to nil.

The Twos spritely upstarts, Harley Durward, Grant Doyle, Jake Male and Will Jackson showed little compassion towards their venerable opponents Paul Mullins, who was celebrating his entry to the septuagenarian club, Troy Shields, Des Moulday and Jacob Vanrenen however at the top of the second round neighbours Paul and Troy finally creaked in to action and managed to square their matches and instill some birthday cheer into Paul’s evening but distant Des was still dreaming of a black-and-white Christmas present in September and he was soon to be joined in the comfortable lounge chairs by Jacob as they were both eliminated from the remaining singles action.

Harley and Grant then went on to complete the demolition against Paul and Troy and with the doubles shared the Twos were comfortably home by nine games to three; is it too early to declare that we have some new kids on the block and that the sun has set on the once-mighty Mean Machine?

Match of the round was undoubtedly the contest that took place at the Farmers’ Arms hotel where their number One team hosted the Royal Two side.

At the end of the second round the floundering Farmers were on the ropes taking a standing eight count, trailing by two games to six after Hayden Perry and Geoff Watts had been eliminated by Nick Birthisel and Toby Pickthall in close encounters while Leigh Watkins and Ben Medlyn had squared their matches against Dillon Baldock and Simon Elliott.

With a victory for the Royalists appearing to now be a mere formality an uncanny replication of last year’s grand final, where the boot had been on the

- by Bob Wooley other foot for the Farmers’ boys’ combination, was destined to befall the rollicking Royalists.

Leigh and Ben kept the match alive, eliminating Dillon and Simon in the final round of singles and the tension became palpable when they won the two doubles combats to force the match to a tiebreaker as the bewitching hour threatened.

To the baize stepped Leigh and Hayden for the Farmers and they proved to be too good for Dillon and Toby thereby securing for the fighting Farmers an improbable seven games to six victory.

The other tight game took place at the Sporting Club where the winless home side hosted the fledgling RSL team who are also yet to taste success.

One could compare the confusion that occurred during the day amongst the ranks of the Diggers’ team with that that took place in the final hours before the fall of Singapore on 15th February 1942 however all was in place for battle and the match ebbed and flowed as the Club’s Dayle Pitt and Reg Nazifouski accounted for Deon Tannock and Rob Nowak while the walking wounded, Diggers’ captain Ned Gorrie and your erstwhile correspondent outmaneuvered Jesse Cook and Joel Nevill however with the doubles shared the Clubbers had opened their account by six games to five.

It was to be a familiar tale of woe for the Farmers’ Arms Two side when they visited the Royal hotel to tangle with the mighty Royal One combination.

Only Logan Hines for the Farmers was able to ease the pain of slaughter by winning his match against Thomas Watts as the remainder of the rampaging Royalists, Dave Russ, Mitch Phillips and Sam Postlethwaite ruthlessly cut down Ruby Smith, Luke Pole and Alayne Cunningham.

They then went on to win both doubles for an eight games to two success.

Ladder Team Won Lost For Agnst pts % Country Club Two 3 25 10 12 250.0 Royal One 2 16 5 8 320 Country Club One 2 1 22 12 8 183.8 Royal Two 2 1 22 13 8 169.2 Farmers’ Arms One 2 1 20 15 8 133.3 Sporting Club 1 2 11 23 4 47.8 RSL 2 9 13 69.2 Logan 2 4 17 23.5 Farmers’ Arms Two 3 6 27 22.2

Winter bowlers fill the green

Celebrating “North-Central’s Finest Hour” FIFTY years ago, on Saturday, July, 20, 1974, North-Central won the right to call itself Victorian Country Football Champion, after defeating the Hampden league in the grand final of the Country Football Championship, - by Shane O’Shea played at Warrnambool.

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LAST Sunday all of the seven rinks on the St. Arnaud synthetic bowling green were filled with the 30 players - 12 pairs and 2 triples playing two games of 10 ends.

Above: The Best Pair. Last Sunday's Winter Bowls winners, Faye Rodger and Col Marchment.

Unlike the previous round, played a fortnight earlier, the weather was not so kind, with early sunshine disappearing behind clouds and conditions were made cooler by a cold wind.

There were five 2game winners and some of these wins were rather large.

Col Marchment and Faye Rodger were the biggest winners, 27 shots up overall.

Runners-up Des Moulday and Sandra McIntyre 17 shots up.

Terry McSwain and John Prendergast were 13 shots, up, Greg McNally and Kevin Meade 10 shots up, and Tom Amos and Jason Barron 6 shots up.

The support of the good number of Country Club bowlers was evident, and their involvement during the first two rounds of Winter Bowls, has made for more competitive and enjoyable competition.

The next round of Winter Bowls at the St. Arnaud Bowling Club is on Sunday June 2nd starting at 1.00pm.

Above: (left to right) Leon Lynch, Rhonda Pole and David Rees, all rugged-up but concentrating keenly on the incoming bowl.

Below: Mick Pole in action.

For many devoted local football followers, it was North-Central’s finest hour, and remains one of the competition’s greatest achievements.

Co-inciding with that date, a reunion of team members and others associated with the North-Central campaign is in the planning stages, to be held at Donald, on Saturday, July 20, when the Royal Blues host St. Arnaud, if there is sufficient interest.

Acting on a suggestion from Chris Brown and his fellow Mallee representatives, team captain Maurie Wood and Bill Anderson are seeking to gauge the interest of others involved in that historic achievement, with a view of bringing together sur viving team members and their support staff to mark the anniversary.

The whereabouts of several team members remains unknown, and anyone with information on how to make contact with those listed is a s ke d t o c o n t a c t Shane O’Shea (0408 086 504 or email shane@buloketimes.com) to enable invitations to be sent out.

Fo r t h e r e c o r d , North-Central 14.5 (89) defeated Hampden 10.10 (70), at Reid Oval, Warrnambool.

At that time, NorthCentral competed at inter-league level as a

District rather than a league, a partnership forged by the late Allan Dunstan and Merv Young, enabling players from the Mallee to be considered for selection.

In the final line-up, five Mallee footballers were included in the team coached by the l a t e Fr a n k Tu c k (Birchip) and captained by St. Arnaud’s Maurie Wood.

They were John White (Ouyen), Barry Gniel (Walpeup), Greg Robertson (TempyGorya-Patchewollock), Chris Brown (Underbool) and Bob Latta (Walpeup).

Representatives from North-Central league clubs included Jeff Connelly (Birchip), Leon Grose, Ke v i n S a i t , D e s Hindson and Russell Evans (Charlton), Hugh Delahunty, Ron Green, and Murray Gilmour (Donald), Jim Jess and Kevin Adams (St. Arnaud), John Vallance (WatchemCorack), John Forster, A l l a n Wi l l s , J o h n Raynor (Wedderburn).

North-Central officials and representatives included Allan Dunstan (president of the North-Central League and NorthCentral District Councillor), Merv Young (president of the Mallee League and chairman of the North-Central District), NorthCentral secretary Des Darcy, selectors Vince McNicol, Norm Michael and Bill

Anderson, runner Leo C a s e y, trainers Lindsay Wood, Murray Broughton, Eddie Gniel and Allan Stewart.

North-Central lineup: Backs: Leon Grose (v-c, Charlton), Jeff Connelly (Birchip), Ke v i n A d a m s ( S t .

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Half-backs: John Forster (Wedderburn), Murray Gilmour (Donald), John White (Ouyen).

Centres: Allan Wills (Wedderburn), John Vallance (WatchemCorack), Russell Evans (Charlton).

Half-forwards: Maurie Wood (capt., St. Arnaud), Hugh Delahunty (Donald), Barry Gniel (Walpeup).

For wards: Keith Raynor (Wedderburn), Jim Jess (St. Arnaud), Greg Robertson (TGP).

Rucks: Ron Green (Donald), Des Hindson (Charlton).

Rover: Kevin Sait (Charlton).

19th.: Chris Brown (Underbool). 20th.: Bob Latta (Walpeup).

Coach: Frank Tuck.

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It was ‘leave Kitty where she lands’ night and the thrills started on the first end of the first game.

Kitty was on the very edge of the mat with a bowl from each team resting there as well.

This set the tone for the rest of the night with

three teams posting a draw, one of them with two draws.

Congratulations to the winning pair of Malcolm Campbell and Heather Cooper with their two draws and a win for the night.

Supper followed and the raffle was won by Shirley Coburn.

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Another Gadsden double THE red hot form of the Michael Gadsden stable continued at last week’s Bendigo meeting with 2 more winners to add to the season’s tally.

“Hungry Hogarth’s” success made it 4 wins and 5 placings for the gelding so far this season and “Dallas Charlie” has now had 5 starts for owner Emily Wombwell for 3 wins and a placing.

The winning driver was James Herbertson who also drove

Above: President Dot Baldwin congratulating Flo Andison (left) on her win.

Flo makes it three in a row ON Tuesday 14th May 2024, nine Bowlers played off in the St. Arnaud Indoor Bowls Single’s Championships.

- Contributed Games are played in an elimination format, losers are out and the winners move on.

At the end of the elimination games, the results were the same as last year with Flo Andison and Lyle Streeter to play off to decide the Champion for 2024.

Both players had bowled well in each of their previous matches.

Unfortunately for Lyle, Flo continued her winning run and is once again the Singles Champion.

Flo has now claimed

this title for the last three years.

Congratulations to all Bowlers who took part in the Singles Championships.

Other weekly results:

Tuesday 7th May Fourteen Bowlers this week made up two teams of four bowlers and two teams of three bowlers.

Six ends were played per game leaving Kitty where it landed.

One team, in their second game knocked the Kitty off four times.

Don’t know if this

was bad luck or over zealous bowling.

Their opponents couldn’t believe their luck as this gave them eleven points and also the win for that game.

With two teams winning two games and losing one game each, team members were eager to see what the final outcome was to decide the overall winners for the day.

Scraping home by only one point, with 30 points were Beate Wacker (S), Betty Mazucco, Kaye Smith and Gaye Campbell.

St. Arnaud Ladies Golf AGAIN there was a good turnup to ladies golf last Wednesday.

It was Captain vs President day with the President’s team 362 points defeating the Captains team 352.

Winner of the day was Jenny Lanyon with

runner-up Alison Fahey.

Winner of the 9 holes event was Bernice Fithall, runnerup Marilyn Knights.

Nearest the pins -

6th Lyn Freeman, 8th Jenny Lanyon, 18th Alison Fahey.

Pennant results on Monday - St. Arnaud had 2 wins defeating Boort and Wedderburn.

Next Wednesday sees the start of the Club Championships.

“Bizzness Class” who ran an encouraging 5th at just its second start for the season.

Race 9 at Melton on Thursday night was won by “Designs” for Stawell trainer Toby Ainsworth and his wife Ada Massa who was the winning driver.

It was the 5yo

mare’s second win and she started at the juicy odds of $71.

Swan Hill race tonight (22/5) with many starters from the Charlton and St. Arnaud districts including “Cornelia” for Gower East trainer Ross Conway whose last runner was in the 2019/2020 season.

Thursday they’re racing at Maryborough

Inside running

by Archie

with seven trotters races programmed including heats of the Sweetheart Trots for mares up to NR 66 endeavouring to qualify for the $15,000 final at Melton on June 1.