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AFTER months of indecision and community uproar the council has finally made a decision and that decision is back where we were months ago, with the State Government Pre Prep buildings to be located at the St. Arnaud Primary School.

This week’s Northern Grampians Shire Council (NGSC) meeting looked at the options decided upon by the recently formed Stakeholder Reference Group (SRG) to make a decision.

The major consideration was that unless a decision was made in May the buildings would not be operational for the 2025 year.

In 2022 Northern Grampians Shire was selected as one shire for the rollout of the Best Start, Best Life program.

The NGSC made a decision originally to locate these buildings at the Primary School when informed by the State Government that this shire had been chosen for the Best Start, Best Life program.

With some apparent complaints about this site, that decision was overturned and NGSC made a new decision to locate the buildings at the Market Square carpark.

The community outcry was loud and long with petitions, protests and many telephone calls decr ying the

decision that it was believed would change the face of the town.

As a result NGSC overturned that decision in November 2023 and decided to plan for an integrated centre, forming the SRG to decide upon the location and detail.

That group considered sites north and south of the St. Arnaud Primary School, the CFA running track and the Stadium site in Navarre Road and an area near the swimming pool.

Unanimous decision The unanimous decision at this week’s NGSC meeting was that the Best Start, Best Life modular building would be located on the North site of the St. Arnaud Primary School It was made clear that this would be the site of the two modular buildings and that development of an Early Learning Centre would be located at the site and that the placement of these buildings would not rule out any future developments.

State of play on Teddington Reservoir clarified by Northern Grampians - See story 3

Options Some possible sites discussed by the SRG fell away with issues relating to native title and slope of the land and other issues relating to the space available and traffic and car parking issues.

The south side of the St. Arnaud Primary School was discarded due to Native Title issues as was the CFA running track which also included the added problem of CFA consultation, the need to remove significant trees as well as the need to get departmental consent.

The stadium site in Navarre Road was dis-

Above: The north side of the St. Arnaud Primary School. The blue building running along the side of Dunstan Street is the state-provided modulars for the PrePrep and the adjacent building (yellow) is the proposed second stage Early Learning Centre. PHOTO: Northern Grampians Shire Council counted due to Native Title processes and the uncertainty of being provided with an exemption.

Catholic Education has its say The SRG heard from the Executive Director of

the Diocese of Ballarat Catholic Education who expressed his desire to see the modular buildings on a neutral site due to the concerns relating to educational choice, employment and economic activity that they believed would occur if the buildings were located on the state school site.

Reasons for the decision Cr Eddy Ostarcevic introduced the motion clarifying that two lots were involved, one administered by NGSC (Lot 5) and one by the State Government (Lot 6).

This was a major consideration as it meant that with the modular buildings contained within the site administered by the NGSC, and the crown land allotment would house the future Early Learning Centre.

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Municipal Monitor appointed to Buloke Shire Council A municipal monitor has been appointed to Buloke Shire Council to support good governance processes and practices at the council and will start this Friday 10th May. Minister for Local Government Melissa Horne has announced Mr Peter Harriott will begin as municipal monitor to Buloke Shire Council from 9th May 2024 until 31st December 2024.

“Through his extensive knowledge of local government, Mr Harriott will support Buloke Shire Council to improve its governance and better meet the needs of the community it serves” said Ms Horne when making the announcement.

The appointment is in response to concerns raised by the Chief Municipal Inspector about councillor conduct, finan-

cial management practices and organisational capability at the council.

Municipal monitors can be appointed by the Minister for Local Government to councils that have experienced governance issues.

The role of a monitor is to observe governance processes and report back on issues, provide advice to councils that are experiencing governance issues and to make recommendations to the Minister for further action.

Mr Harriott has extensive experience and knowledge in local government, having

worked in the sector over the past 30 years.

He served as Chief Executive Officer at Greater Shepparton City Council from 2016 to early 2024, and has provided specialist governance advice to Strathbogie Shire Council.

Mr Harriott will advise and support Buloke Shire Council, and will ensure stability for the council in the lead up to and following the October 2024 election Mr Harriott will provide a report to the Minister at the end of his term.

The terms of reference for municipal monitors direct them to advise and provide any relevant assistance and support to the council to improve its

governance processes and practices.

The Local Government Act 2020 contains support to improve governance and integrity standards in Victoria’s 79 councils ahead of the new council term following the local government elections this October.

The reforms will introduce mandatory training for elected representatives, a uniform councillor code of conduct and strengthened powers for the Minister to address councillor conduct.

Information about the reforms, as well as the terms of reference for monitors, is available at: localgovern ment.vic.gov.au/council-gover nance.

To the Editor

Walkers Lake dismay Dear Editor, Recently when visiting Walkers Lake I discovered to my dismay large sections of campsites either fenced or roped off.

Upon investigation I learned the work was completed by the Shire, at the request of a small group of people, who’s only interest in the lake appears to be to inconvenience others.

Until Batyo Catyo was abandoned, these people probably didn’t know Walkers Lake even existed, let alone go there.

In my opinion these people should get a life, join in with society, and instead of hindering others, do something to help their community and not detract from something others may enjoy.

Before Batyo Catyo was decommissioned, the main users of Walkers Lake were people from the Rupanyup area, who looked after the area well, without small minded interferers sticking their noses in.

Get to the lake and enjoy the area, not cause problems.

Phil McRae Gre Gre North

Wedderburn Police station Dear Editor, The reported decision of Council [Loddon] to purchase the old police station brings back memories.

Many years ago the Police station and residence were one building on the highway side of the block.

A decision was made to build a new residence and alter the Court house so that room was made to have a Police station and office.

Another decision by Government was made to demolish the old residence and station.

At the time Wedderburn Tourist D e v e l o p m e n t Association (TDA) was very active and was looking for a place to call home.

The old station and residence was considered to be ideal.

Many, many letters were written to Government and local members.

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Gender based violence or violence generally?

The terms "gender-based violence" and "violence against women" are often used interchangeably, since most gender-based violence is perpetrated by men against women. However, gender-based violence includes violence against men, boys, and sexual minorities or those with gender-nonconforming identities. In fact, this week we are talking about violence generally, physical strength and harm that is used as a tool against those that are unliked, weaker, or whom we disagree with.

Gender-based violence acknowledges the heightened vulnerability of females and takes many forms, including sexual, physical, and psychological abuse and it occurs in the home, on the streets, in schools, workplaces, farm fields, during times of peace as well as in conflicts and crises. It entails physical aggression, sexual coercion, psychological abuse and controlling behaviors which some say reflects and reinforces underlying gender-based inequalities.

But does it reflect and reinforce something else?

So much of our time and energy is wrapped up in trying to solve these issues and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has held an urgent national cabinet meeting to discuss violence GRID 11 politically correct against women. It has become to abhor such developments in our society.

There is much talk about the effective interventions to prevent and reduce the effects of sexual and gender-based violence. Issues such as bail law reform, intervention orders and building better health system responses to violence against women (and children) are some of the actions many are advocating to turn the trend.

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To the Editor • From page 2.

They eventually decided to hand the building over to TDA to use as TDA saw fit.

TDA decided to rent out the premises.

This provided a steady income stream for some time.

Then local issues took over.

Local Government wanted a Health Centre in the Shire.

There being the Hospital and health centre in Inglewood.

The Shire proposal was to use the old Police station and residence for such a health centre, TDA were given no alternative but to relinquish the building for use by the Shire.

A public meeting was called to decide the location of the health centre.

The rest is history.

The old Police building was eventually sold.

Now it is reported that a public utility is to move into the court house.

How the wheel has turned!!

Peter Norman Wedderburn

State of play on Teddington Res clarified

by Northern Grampians

Modular Pre Prep buildings to go ahead at the Primary School • From page 1.

THE long running issue of the Upper Teddington Reservoir has been bubbling along in the background for some time now and at this week’s meeting of the Northern Grampians Shire Council (NGSC) a question in Public Question Time from Ruth Jabornik once again bought the issue to the public attention.

Ruth requested information as to whether a reply had been received from the Council letter sent in 2023.

Mr Brent McAlister CEO of the shire, outlined that a reply was received on 10th April 2023.

That letter outlined that the Government had made a decision to decommission the reservoir due to its risk and that the 2022/23 budget had made provision for that action over a three year period.

The letter further stated that Parks Victoria was not a water authority.

Minister Stitt authorized Chris Corbell Regional Director of Parks Victoria to meet with the community to

further discuss the situation and this occurred later in 2023.

Mr Corbell made it clear that even though he had some sympathy for the community on this issue that because the government had made a decision Parks Victoria must follow that and any change to the decision must come from the government.

Cr. Ostarcevic stated that Martha Haylett MP for Ripon has promised to organise a meeting with Minister Dimopoulos so that the council and Martha can continue to lobby for the retention of the Upper Teddington Reservoir.

No further information has been made available.

Cr Ostarcevic clarified that the group would still need to consider such things as what else can be incorporated in a future development of the Early Learning Centre.

He named speech therapy as one possibility.

An assessment of all potential sites was undertaken by the Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA) who presented the findings to the SRG at the April 2024 meeting.

Conditional issues The resolution was conditional upon a council-endorsed traffic management plan, formal consent from the Primary School for a future expansion of an Early Learning Centre on Lot 7 should further space be required.

Cr Ostarcevic stated that the Group will continue to work with the council to advise on the orientation and amenities of the modular building, to minimize the need to retrofit any works to accommodate a future Early Learning Centre building.

Councillor support Many of the NGSC councilors spoke of the best outcome for going forward and Cr. Murray Emerson reiterated that this was another example of a rushed decision because of the State Government’s short timelines.

Advice from the SRG The SRG had provided their insight and feedback on whether NGSC should nominate the site now or take a longer time to understand the servicing model needs of the community to better inform a site location.

The SRG had raised valid and important considerations around selecting a site and the potential implication for the future integrated model.

NORTH CENTRAL NEWS, WEDNESDAY MAY 8th 2024 - Page 3

Repairing the rear wall of the Pebble Church CONCERNED citizens had advised the Pebble Church Heritage Association Inc. (PCHAI) that some sheeting had come away from the rear wall of the Pebble Church in November 2023.

Thankfully, those repairs have been carried out and the Pebble Church is looking spick and span again.

When the Church was built in 1869 the rear wall was clad in weatherboards and even in 1923 the boards were in need of replacement.

They were not

replaced however, until 1930 with 6ft x 4ft asbestos sheeting.

With the ownership of the Church by the local community and the formation of PCHAI it was decided the asbestos sheets needed to be replaced at some stage.

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the sheets with Hardie Scyon Linea weatherboards (as advised by Wendy Jacobs representing Heritage Victoria) were sought and in early November 2023 strong winds blew one sheet off the wall.

As the Association carries insurance for such events a claim was lodged to cover the cost for the necessary repairs.

The works To save time the boards were purchased at Mitre 10 Bayswater and pre-painted by PCHAI member Ray Stewart.

In early December the builders, scaffolder and Ray Stewart arrived on site with all the necessary materials including the prepainted facia boards and Hardi Linea boards and by the Tuesday afternoon all the old fascia and and flashing had been removed allowing the asbestos removal to proceed.

The asbestos removalists arrived and set up, securing the site to exclude any other people as per Worksafe regulations and by late morning the site was declared clear of asbestos and official certificate received.

The existing timbers were found to be fine, without rot or termite damage.

The wall timbers were then dressed and packed to create a true and flat surface to give an even finished wall.

Once the timbers were squared up a spray of phenyl was applied to deter any bats that may find their way in (which is unlikely now).

Then the sarking was added to the wall

and sealed on all edges.

This should stop the bats.

The first boards were fitted, making sure that the first bottom board was neat against the brickwork.

All boards were then fitted, gaps stopped and two more coats of paint applied.

A 35 x 75mm treated pine batten was fixed to the rafters and neat against the end of the weatherboards.

A prepainted and joined piece of fascia board was fitted, glued with waterproof urethane glue and screwed to prevent ingress of water.

Then the existing rolled galvanised trim was re-fitted using galvanised clouts into the fascia and using the existing screws into the corrugated sheets.

The scaffold was dismantled and all waste material was removed from the site.

Additional works Additional works were undertaken by Ray Stewart, such as the front door repairs and painting, all previously painted lock, hinges and fittings were stripped of the old paint and coated with clear urethane.

The painting above the altar was removed to avoid any chance of

damage during works on the wall. The dust was removed from the frame and painting, making sure not to dislodge any loose paint.

All bat poo was vacuumed out from between the painting and the frame.

There was evidence of some paint flaking and a section of old poorly repaired water damage.

A new chain was added and two new hooks were installed in the wall to hang the picture.

There is an inscription on the rear of the frame: Rev W Dalton Vicarage St Arnaud Victoria.

Inspection of rafter timbers at the front south east corner was undertaken but no sign of rot or borer damage was detected when hammered by the inspecting builder.

Above: The stunning Pebble Church in Carapooee. wood framework and battens were added to support the fibrous plasterboard when it was installed.

Thank you PCHAI member Ray Stewart, assisted by member Joe Medlyn, coordinated this vital work and performing much of the prep work, such as painting fascia

boards, himself.

Wiseman Plumbing and Asbestos Removal, professionally handled and removed the asbestos sheeting whilst father and son building team, Rob and Chris Battersby from R.J.B Constructions (in consultation with Heritage c o n s u l t a n t We n d y Jacobs) carried out the much needed repairs.

Extra information It was discovered that the frame was painted a matching colour to the internal walls and it was assumed that the weatherboards were painted the same colour on the inside also.

So a lot of daylight would have been visible as the boards deteriorated.

Additional hard-

Above: High winds of November 2023 dislodged a sheet from the rear of the Pebble Church exposing asbestos sheeting.

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Charlton Community Country Music Club celebrates 20 years Bank Grants program QUOTE launched for 2024 OF THE MOTHERS’ Day this Sunday, 12th May, marks a milestone for the Country Music Club (CMC) which formed in 2004 with a group of eager, like-minded people with a love of Country Music.

COMMUNITY Bank Charlton & District in partnership with the Community Enterprise™Foundation, has launched its 2024 Community Grants Program.

The program enables community organisations to apply for funding for projects that focus on the growth of the Charlton District and other North Central communities.

Funding is made available through the community bank’s profits with the final allocation still to be finalised.

Community Bank Charlton & District is proud to support the local community, and the Community Grants Program will enable many local organisations to develop significant projects”, Bank Chairperson Win Scott said.

“As well as smaller projects we are looking for some major projects that will aid the development of local

communities and we hope that some of these will come forward.

“We encourage all community groups and organisations with ideas for improving the community to apply,” Mrs Scott said.

“Our bank has business interests in Boort, Charlton and Wycheproof and we now have many communities that can benefit.” Mrs Scott added.

“The board is looking for great applications and we will only fund quality projects”.

The grants program is coordinated by Community Enterprise Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Bendigo Bank Community groups and organisations that

develop and enhance Charlton & District and other North Central communities are encouraged to apply.

Applications are available online from: http://cia.communityenterprisefoundation .com.au/Program/Inde x/1?programId=5056 All applications are required to be made online in 2024.

Applications open on Wednesday 1st May and close on Friday 31st May 2024.

Potential applicants are encouraged to contact the Community Enterprise Foundation on 1300 304 541 to discuss their application and to check eligibility or Email foundation.mailbox@bendigo adelaide.com.au For further information regarding this press release please contact Win Scott, Chair on 0412 255 267 or Kerrie Soulsby, Board Secretary on 0400 948 293.

The second Sunday of each month, a concert was held in the Sporting Club, which is still continued today.

Also the “Hoedown and Truck Show” became a feature at the Lord Nelson Park complex with a huge line-up of shined-up trucks from vintage to modern day trucks.

Countr y Music entertained the large crowds.

In 2010 a change of direction saw the CMC begin their ‘weekend Festival’ in the Sporting Club, which included Poets Breakfast on the Sunday morning.

Multiple well known artists appeared each year and was always well attended.

Northern Grampians Shire was a wonderful sponsor during this time.

Like most clubs, we had to go into recess in April 2020 due to the pandemic and resumed in April 2021 for a short time, with stops and starts, but 2022 saw our club back

functioning again.

It has been a team effort with a small but keen committee, lots of generous patrons and great support from the Sporting Club, and sponsorship from the Kitchen.

Our monthly concerts have had

increased patronage and we feel extremely confident that we have achieved what was the initial aim, to provide affordable entertainment to all.

This Sunday night will be a great night of celebrations with four well known artists and of course Roadhouse band, who have been with us the whole way.

Please come along and celebrate this special 20th Birthday.

(It would be wise to book with Jenny 0427 831 613).

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2024 Potential applicants are encouraged to contact Community Enterprise Foundation on 1300 304 541 to discuss their application and to check eligibility or email foundation.mailbox@bendigoadelaide.com.au

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St. Arnaud 100 Years Ago: 1st – 8th May 1924 Presbyterian Sunday School opened Held on Thursday evening 1st May the completion of the new brick hall and two anterooms was celebrated at a tea meeting with the crowd being so large, tea had to be held in four settings.

The building was formally declared open

by Rev E Macdonald who stated the building plus new piano and fittings had cost £1,600 of which £1,000 was paid.

A concert complet-

ed the evening with some of the performers Masters Reg and Claude Sinclair, Misses Isabel and Marjorie Crone, Williams, McDonald, Rule, Yette, Murray, Mrs Meyers, Mr J Centre, A Reade and N Grieve.

Stuart Mill races A large crowd enjoyed the good weather with £43/16/taken at the gate, £20 more than last year.

The first race the Maiden Plate was abandoned as none of the horses that were entered turned up.

Only three out of

twelve nominations arrived for the Flying Handicap, 1st E J Courtney’s ‘Bright Boy’, 2nd G William’s ‘Lord Fenton’, 3rd F O’Donnell’s ‘M F O’.

Six started in the first Novelty Pony Race, 1st A Mathew’s ‘Alaska’, 2nd R McQueen’s ‘March Fly’, 3rd W Mitchell’s ‘Hiram’.

Only three started in the second Novelty Pony Race 1st A Mathew’s ‘Alaska’, 2nd W Mitchell’s ‘Hiram, 3rd R Watson’s ‘Miss Crush’ who gave a lot of trouble at the starting gate.

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Welter Handicap – dead heat between G William’s ‘Lord Fenton’ and R McQueen’s ‘Balboni’, a runoff was won by ‘Lord Fenton’.

From eight nominations only two started in the Stuart Mill Handicap, D Larkin’s ‘Pronto’ and H Wood’s ‘Nutine’.

They ran side by side for the greater part of the race and ‘Pronto’ won by a small margin.

Nutine’s jockey protested against ‘Pronto’ for running inside a post and Pronto’s jockey said he was forced inside by ‘Nutine’.

It was decided to

run the race again but ‘Nutine’s’ trainer said he would not run the horse again and would take the matter to the V R C. After some time “Pronto’ was ridden round the course and the protest was withdrawn.

A ball in the evening concluded an interesting race day.

Navarre The Navarre subbranch of the Returned Soldiers Assoc held a concert, which raised £26 of which £7/10/-was made by Miss Ollie Richards who raffled a cake made by her sister Millie.

Deaths

by Heather Pritchard

Frederick Aber died on 1st May, at the hospital age 50 years.

He was a miner and at different periods worked at St. Arnaud, Western Australia and Broken Hill.

Three years ago he had an accident in a Broken Hill mine and has been unable to work. Fred’s wife Harriet (nee Moore) died 14-5-1919 age 36 leaving two little girls, Laura and Ethel and he married Isabella Walker of Ballarat East.

Mrs W Spence died 25th April age 56 at the Bendigo Hospital.

She was the eldest daughter of Mr J R Scott and once lived at Pretty Pines, Gowar East. She married W Spence of Moonambel and was buried at Kaniva.

annum plus board and quarters.

Donations from local churches – Roman Catholic St. Arnaud £50/5/6, Banyena £9/13/6 & Gooroc £6/5/-, Presbyterian St. Arnaud £30/7/1 and Gre Gre North £8/6/-.

Hospital Sunday The St. Arnaud Band raised £21/3/8 at Gooroc.

Hospital Report for April Patients admitted 39, discharged 44, remaining 28, outpatients 14, deaths Ida Coyne and John Gordon.

Sister Benson, who has completed her term, was presented with a hypodermic syringe by the staff prior to her leaving town.

A new Sister is wanted, wages £90 per

Good crop of potatoes Mr J Ferguson of Burnside Road has grown a fine crop of ‘Vermont’ potatoes, which he planted in January.

Ten potatoes were taken from one root and weighed 6½ lbs and potatoes from nine roots weighed 45 lbs.

Lost P O’Donohue of Gooroc has lost 20 merino ewes.

L ost from Canterbury St, Black Pomeranian, detainer will be prosecuted – M Cameron.

Sales Edward Berry of Navarre has a clearing sale, as his lease has expired – 70 sheep, 8 horses, sheep dog, tools, machinery, furniture, plus a house for removal at Tulkara.

A W Farish sells ½ acre building block in Wellington St. Mrs M J Bugge sold 320 acres ¾ mile from Swanwater Railway Station and 3 miles from Cope Cope to Driscoll Bros for £10/7/6 acre.

“Before Dawn” at the REX BASED on real life war diaries, “Before Dawn” is an epic retelling of one of Australia’s biggest victories during WW1.

It tells the story of Jim Collins (Levi Millar) a young man from the outback, who leaves his family-run sheep station to join the ANZACs and fight on the western front with hopes of making a difference.

Soon, the realities of the muddy, ruthless, and entirely unforgiving war takes its toll on Jim. As the men in the battalion are whittled away and hope becomes a distant memory, a final chance at redemption at the Battle of the Hindenburg Line, becomes one of Australia’s greatest WW1 military victories.

Jim must risk death or forever carry the burden of leaving yet another man behind.

- Contributed A young Australian cast (and crew) bring a poignant note to this retelling of a tale of one ANZAC's personal war story.

Filmed near Esperance in Western Australia, an extensive set was built on 34 hectares to recreate the trenches and battlegrounds of Flanders.

While the film doesn’t shy away from the horrors of war it doesn’t hammer them home too hard, either.

This is a thoughtprovoking film – not to be missed!

“Before Dawn” (M 100 mins) screens on Saturday 11th May at 8pm, Sunday 12th May at 2pm and Tuesday 14th May at 8pm.

Charlton 100 Years Ago: 3rd – 7th May 1924 St Joseph’s The fortnightly series of euchre parties and dances in St Joseph’s Hall was most enjoyably inaugurated when about 40 couples were present.

The prizes at the euchre tables were won as follows: Gentlemen’s, Mr Tom Travaglia; ladies’, Mrs H. Sait; secret table awards: - Mr W. Gibney and Mrs C. Scandolera.

On the ideal floor, dancing to the excellent music played by Miss Mar y Spain (piano) and Mr A. C. Dabron (trombone) was greatly enjoyed.

Mr Joe O’Donnell was an efficient MC. For once in a way the number of gentlemen “tripping it on the light fantastic toe” exceeded the number of ladies – which is certainly rather unusual.

As is always the case, the supper was a sumptuous one.

Councillors’ Requests As usual, “general business” at the Shire Council meeting brought forth a few requests.

Cr Churchill asked that the electric light in Swan Hill Road be shifted to opposite Peel St, also that the stump

by Charlton Golden Grains Museum at the corner of Peel St and Swan Hill Road be removed.

Cr H. J. Jackson inquired if the water in the side drain at the corner of Watson and Wilson streets could be drained away.

Cr P. Rogan asked the Engineer to see if Hemley would put in pipe culverts near Lake Marmal Church corner.

Cr Williams asked the Engineer to meet Mr Smale, and inspect the drainage near his store.

Chautauqua Opening

represented that portion of the community which may claim to musical discrimination.

It was a high-class city concert at picture prices.

Buckrabanyule Regret at the loss of such estimable citizens, and pleasure at doing them honor, mingled when Mr and Mrs D. Storer, prior to their departure to Melbourne, were entertained by the footballers and other residents to a social evening.

Warm tributes were paid and special reference was made to the

manner in which Mr and Mrs Storer had entertained the footballers to banquets; and also to what they had done for the school in the way of getting up Christmas trees, etc.

The chairman, Cr W. J. Larmour, asked the guests to accept a handsome travelling rug.

In a speech that was full of humor Mr Storer returned thanks for the gift.

Songs were sung and a dance followed.

An excellent supper was provided.

The same night, Mr and Mrs Storer were

motored to Korong Va l e b y M r J o e O’Donnell, so that they might catch the early train to the city on the following morning.

Personal Miss L. M. Jenkin has taken up duty on the staff of the Charlton State School.

Constable Worcester has taken up duty at Charlton.

Mr G. W. Kirk, of the State Savings Bank, is on three weeks’ vacation.

Mr F. A. Street, of the Bank of Victoria, has entered on three weeks’ vacation.

Impounded On 1st May, by George P yers jun, trespass 2/6 each: 1.

Brindle steer, no visible brands, 1 Black and white Heifer, back notch off ear.

If not claimed, and expenses paid, to be sold on Thursday, 29th May. John Clark (Poundkeeper).

A Handsome Trophy The trophy presented by Mr John McAuliffe, of the East Charlton Hotel, to the Wycheproof and District Football Association for competition, has arrived.

It takes the form of a silver cup, on an ebony pedestal, the whole standing 1 foot 9in high.

It is surmounted by the figure of a footballer with a football in his hand.

The design is pretty without being florid, and the chasing is simple but effective.

The cup will become the absolute property of the winners of this year’s Premiership.

The trophy will be exhibited in the window of Messrs M. B. Luth and Co. Pty. Ltd. (Information from East Charlton Tribune)

It may safely be said that the operatic concert which opened the Chautauqua season was a revelation.

The Regal Opera Co. was far and away better than anything heard in this town for years, and the programme was of a class to which country centres could hardly hope to attain without the existence of such a movement as Chautauqua.

Numerically, the attendance was somewhat disappointing, in view of the brilliance of the performance; but those who were there

COVID Updates and Developments Victorian stats The figures released last Friday 3rd May show that new cases of reported COVID-19 has once again increased.

There were 160 new cases compared with 128 the fortnight prior.

The statement said that there are increased viral loads in regional wastewater and fluctuating loads in metropolitan wastewater.

Due to the time-lag there are fluctuating levels of deaths with this fortnight the figure decreasing to 69.

However, 9News is reporting that a double COVID wave is hitting Victoria with a JN.1 surge.

Northern Grampians and Buloke Shires did not have any reported cases.

Catching COVID from hospital ABC is reporting that “thousands of patients caught COVID from public hospitals

over the past 2 years”.

Also reported was that hundreds had died, fueling concerns that hospitals are not taking strong enough precautions against airborne viruses.

Almost 1 in 10 individuals who caught COVID in a Public Hospital died from the virus.

New Vaccine SBSNews is reporting that JN.1 is the COVID variant driving cases currently and that we do not have a vaccine specifically targeted to that variant.

Global world health organisations are recommending that vaccine manufacturers update their formulas to target JN.1.

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In The Paddock Farm gap-year welcomes its biggest crop of participants THE National Farmers’ Federation's flagship gap-year program AgCAREERSTART has hit a milestone, with 80 participants now onfarm for 2024 and the program boasting an 83% retention rate of graduates staying on in the agriculture industry.

Despite the positive outcomes, the NFF is calling on the Federal Government to commit to the program in the May Budget as funding beyond 2025 has not been confirmed.

Daniel and Duke’s on-farm gap year When Sydney-sider Daniel Gierek attend-

ed the Western Sydney Careers Expo last year, he never anticipated he’d find himself working on a macadamia farm near Maryborough, QLD. But after stumbling across the A g C A R E E R S TA R T gap-year program, he decided to apply alongside his best mate, Duke Richardson.

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sarily looking to work in agriculture, we just knew that we wanted to take a gap-year before uni,” Duke said.

“I had heard about other gap-year programs, but this one caught my eye because it looked like it would open more doors, with networking and education opportunities.”

Daniel and Duke are fortunate to have been placed with the same employer, corporate Rural Funds Management, where they say they’re thriving.

“I’ve loved every second of it. I’ve learned a lot so far and met so many new people.

“Once I got used to the early days and the humid weather, I really felt at home here in Maryborough and I’m starting to love the farming lifestyle,” Daniel said.

“I never realised how much I would love working outdoors, and

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everyone in our community has made us feel very welcome.”

A host farmer’s perspective Mungindi farmer, Sam Heagney, is now in his third year as an employer with the program, having hosted four AgCAREERSTART participants.

“It’s been great for us as a gateway to welcoming more young people into our business.

“They’re green, which certainly comes with its challenges, but overall, it’s been a really worthwhile experience.

“It’s rewarding to see them develop over their time on farm, and we’ve been fortunate to retain one of our participants beyond the end of her placement last year.”

Sam’s 15,000 hectare broadacre property employs about 14 staff, and he’s proud the average age of his employees is under 30.

Originally from Melbourne himself, he believes strongly that

industry has an obligation to create better pathways into agriculture.

“We have to.

“We historically haven’t been very good as an industry at helping young people get into agriculture, and programs like this are critical.”

Agriculture’s success story The AgCAREERSTART gap-year program, now in its third year, has seen 180 young Australians take up posts on farms across the country.

Run by the National Farmers’ Federation, the program has welcomed a diverse range of new people to the industr y, with 6% Aboriginal participation, and 64% female participation.

The program has been growing year-onyear across the pilot, placing 30 participants in 2022, 70 in 2023, and now 80 in 2024.

Already, the Federally-funded pro-

gram has seen some exciting results with 83% of graduates being retained in industry.

With the future funding of the program unclear, National Farmers’ Federation CEO, Tony Mahar, is keen to see the program continue.

“We know there is a demand to bring future farmers into the industry and the program’s success rate speaks for itself.

“What we really need now is for the Federal Government to commit to further funding in the budget to provide certainty and ensure the program’s future.”

For Duke and Daniel, they’re unsure where their future will take them, but their experience so far has already opened their minds.

“I think A g C A R E E R S TA R T has influenced my future career choices.

“Originally, I planned to become a speech pathologist, but

Week ending Wednesday 1 May 2024

now, I’m not so sure,” Duke said.

"Regardless of whether I decide to take up a career in agriculture, I believe my time in this program has increased my employability and work ethic, as well as making me feel more comfortable to take calculated career risks, such as trying new things and moving long distances for work.”

“We’re both keen to fully utilise our A g C A R E E R S TA R T bursary to undertake as much training as possible, attending industry events like FutureAG and Innovation Generation to see even more of the agriculture industry.”

Participant applications for 2025 will be open 22nd July to 29th September, 2024, and interested host farmers can apply now.

Find out more at agcareerstart.com.au or catch the team at Beef Week from 7th to 11th May.

— By Glendon Hancock

AFTER two successive series of rises, and three without an overall fall, the Australian wool market has retracted this week.

The national offering fell below 40,000 bales, there was a total of 39,229 bales available to the trade, this was the smallest sale since the beginning of March.

The majority of the losses were felt on the first selling day.

The individual Micron Price Guides (MPGs) for merino fleece dropped by between 9 and 66 cents.

These losses combined with overall weakness in the crossbreds, skirtings and cardings resulted in an 18-cent fall in the AWEX Eastern Market Indicator (EMI).

The second selling day the market settled.

In the Eastern centres the prices on offer were generally within 10 cents of those achieved during the previous day.

A stronger crossbred market helped to minimise the downward movement o f t h e E M I , w h i ch dropped by 2 cents for the day.

The EMI finished the week 20 cents lower, closing at 1,152 cents, a 1.8% reduction.

A weakened Australian dollar (the AUD lost 0.49 cents compared to the USD since last week) meant that the fall was larger in USD terms.

The EMI fell by 19 US cents, finishing at 745 US cents, a drop of 2.5%.

A positive sign for the following series, the market finished strongly in the West, with all merino fleece MPGs recording p o s i t i ve m ove m e n t s (between 4 and 14 cents) to close out the series.

Although a very similar

National Offering Centre North South West Total

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amount has been offered this season (there has been 3,940 less bales offered), compared to the previous season the total dollar amount sold is well down.

There has been a total of $1,902 million worth of wool sold this season, this is $167 million lower than the previous season.

Next week a similar size sale is expected.

There are currently 41,475 bales on offer in Sydney, Melbourne and Fremantle.

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Improved performance in Ambulance St. Arnaud Police Report wait times in Northern Grampians Criminal damage JANUARY to March 2024 was the busiest Quarter 3 on record for emergency ambulances with 150,048 Code 1 and Code 2 cases combined.

This includes 96,484 Code 1 cases and 53,564 Code 2 cases.

Paramedics across Victoria responded to 67.7% of Code 1 cases within the statewide target of 15 minutes – up from 65.2% a year ago.

Performance improved in 62 of Victoria’s 79 Local Government Areas (LGAs) compared with a year ago.

Nhill’s solar farm takes the next step for GWMWater

In the Grampians Region, the biggest improvements were in the Yarriambiack, Hepburn, Moorabool, Northern Grampians and Ballarat LGAs. In the Bacchus Marsh major population centre, paramedics attended 63.9 per cent of Code 1 patients within 15 minutes – up from 53.8 per cent a year ago – the largest improvement in the state. As a result, response times were one minute and 41 seconds faster than a year ago in Bacchus Marsh and one minute and 45 seconds faster across the Moorabool LGA. Compared with the previous year, response times to Code 1 patients were one minute and 52 seconds faster in the Northern Grampians LGA.

Between 4.30 on 27th April and 11am on 28th April unknown offender/s have thrown a large rock through the window of the Raillery Hub Inc (Art Gallery) (pictured right) located at the St. Arnaud Railway Station.

This is the second time in a fortnight that an incident like this occurred at the Raillery Hub.

Unlicensed At approximately 5.36 pm on 5th April 2024, St. Arnaud police observed a 61 year old male riding a motorbike on Alma Street.

The rider was trying to get around not having a valid driving licence, by driving a motorbike instead.

However, this did not work out too well for him as his motorbike licence was suspended as well.

He was intercepted and his motorbike impounded for 30 days at a cost of $2375.

He was summoned to appear at the St. Arnaud Magistrates Court, to explain his actions.

GWMWater is entering into a contract with Vibe Energy in the first stage of construction at the Nhill Renewable Energy Facility which is due to begin this month.

The facility is GWMWater’s first venture into large scale energy generation with direct connection into the local electricity grid.

When fully operational, it will offset 70% of GWMWater’s total electricity use across its 330 pump stations, treatment facilities, offices and depots.

GWMWater Managing Director, Mark Williams, said the project was part of the organisation’s broader clean energy strategy.

“This is a major and exciting step forward for GWMWater, working towards becoming a carbon-neutral net-generator of electricity,” he said.

The facility is being jointly developed, owned and operated between GWMWater and Vibe Energy and is expected to be operational from early next year.

Vibe Energy is an energy infrastructure company based in South Australia.

The facility will include a 2.75 MW (6.7 MWh) battery and generate 6.5 MW of solar energy from its more than 9000 solar panels.

This is the equivalent to about 1000 residential rooftop systems.

The Nhill facility, along with solar generation that has been installed at 59 other GWMWater sites, will enable GWMWater to become more self-sufficient by generating the energy needed to operate its services with less reliance on electricity from the grid.

The facility will enable GWMWater to achieve its goals of sourcing 100% renewable electricity by 2025 and reaching net-zero by 2035.

GWMWater’s investment in renewable energy enables us to continue to deliver essential water and sewer services, without passing on the cost of rising energy costs to customers.

“Boys in The Boat” to be re-screened at St. Arnaud Cinema NEW SCREENING ON 10TH MAY The Cinema volunteers apologize for any inconvenience to patrons who arrived for CWA Stuart Mill’s screening of “Boys in The Boat” on Friday 26th April.

Unfortunately, as the movie was being tested prior to the screening for the Fundraiser, the projectionists realized the sound was not working.

Technical advice was sought to rectify the problem and ticket holders are advised that the sound issue has been rectified and “Boys in The Boat” will be re-screened on 10th May at 7.30 pm, followed by a lovely supper.

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Unscheduled Council Meeting A Council Meeting will be held at 12.30pm on Monday, 20 May 2024 in the Council Chamber, Pleasant Creek Historic Precinct, Stawell.

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ST. ARNAUD MOTHERS DAY CLASSIC will be holding it's 7th local classic this Mother's Day Sunday 12th May, 8.30am Lord Nelson Park, sheep pavilion.

Join us for a run or walk 1, 2 or 4km Morning tea will be available to purchase after the walk with all proceeds going towards breast cancer research.

Prizes on offer for different outfits, so wear your best pink outfits!

Registrations need to be completed online simply go to https://www.mothersdayclassic.com.au/ register/mothers-day-classic-st-arnaud/register For further details or if you need some help registering Call Jen 0417 330 201

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The 2024 Inter-Hotels’ Pool Competition ROUND One of this season’s fixture was played on Wednesday, 1st May and ushered in a new era with the introduction of a new rule set, the International Rules, which replace the World Rules that we transitioned to about twenty-five years ago and for the first time in the competition’s history we now have a team based at the RSL. - by Bob Wooley There were considerable grumblings pre-season about the rules change but from all reports there were no major dramas in the round that paralleled the history of May Day however there was only one close match and this was to take place on the grey baize situated in the comfortable surrounds of the RSL’s Sno Torney clubroom where the home side hosted their inaugural match.

Understandably there was some nervousness amongst the tyro members of the RSL team but once they become more familiar with the surroundings I am sure that they will become a force to be reckoned with.

Their opponents were the Royal Two side and first player

to go over the top was RSL recruit Caleb Douglas-Matton but he was cut down by Sam Postlethwaite however the Diggers’ captain Ned Gorrie disposed of Nick Birthisel to square the ledger.

The Royal captain, Simon Elliot, then rallied his side by eliminating Jack Ryan but it was to be the Diggers’ Peter Anderson who provided the entertainment by firstly squaring his match against Dillon Baldock with what could only be described as the fluke of the round to pot the black but followed up in the next frame by coming within a foofteenth of mooning the residents of the adjacent units in Raglan street.

He never recovered from this

possible embarrassment and went on to lose the only frame required in the third round and with the doubles shared the Royal Two were on the board having triumphed by seven games to four.

At home amongst the gum trees the Country Club One side recorded the biggest win of the night when they hosted the tourists from the Avoca Forest, the Logan One team.

Venerable veteran Paul Mullins, Jacob Vanrenen and the magpie maniacs Troy Shields and Des Moulday were all merciless against Shaun and Jason M c N a u l t y, Edde Swanton and Keith Turner.

Keith and Jason managed to avoid the dreaded white-wash by winning their doubles frame against Paul and Troy as the Mean Machine cruised to a nine games to one victory.

Next biggest result took place at the Parisian quarter of town with a home derby between the

Farmers’ Arms teams and the first frame was to be a family feud between the One’s Leigh Watkins and wife Alayne Cunningham.

Leigh was to dominate and there is a note on the scoresheet’s margin that divorce proceedings are now pending.

Shane Sanger and Hayden Pe r r y extended the One’s winning run by eliminating Luke Pole and Ruby Smith but Logan Hines was to reverse the trend against Ben Medlyn to at least put the Two’s on the board however they were to lose both doubles to leave the flying Farmers’ Arms One victorious by nine games to two.

At their bastion overlooking Lord N e l s o n Pa r k t h e Team Country Club One Farmers’ Arms One Country Club Two Royal Two RSL Sporting Club Farmers’ Arms Two Logan Royal One, bye

Sporting Club team greeted the visiting Countr y Club Two side and when Sporties’ captain Dayle Pitt squared the match with his hackers and rollers counterpart Harley Durward at the top of the second round it looked as though it was game on.

It was heartwarming to see Jess Cook back on the baize for the Sporties after his ordeal last year but he was unable to match it with Grant Doyle while Josh Cook also fell before the blazing cue of Will Jackson.

The Sporties Reg Nazifouski showed some defiant resistance in defeating Jake Male but is was to be of no avail as the Country Club went on to win both doubles and the match by nine games to three.

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On the night of the official opening of Terang’s new stabling and community hub facility the 5yo gelding

by NZ bred sire “Lincoln Royal” took his record to 3 wins and 4 placings from 9 starts since entering the Gadsden stable.

The Tormey stable won again with the 4yo “Paris Princess” when she took out the first race at Melton on Thursday night.

It had been a “while between drinks” for the mare as her previous win was at Mildura in March 2023 but she had been placed 5 times from her previous 8 starts before Melton and with the advantage of a good barrier and a heady drive she saluted for her owners.

The Charlton trotting club has welcomed former Glen Park trainer Zac Steenhuis to the training centre.

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Probably Zac’s best performed horse was the trotter “Jerichos Trumpet” who won the 2017 Vicbred Platinum final when driven by Neil McCallum.

This week’s meetings are at Mar yborough on Friday leading into another night meeting at Mildura and on Sunday there is a night meeting at Ararat.

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SATURDAY saw 2 grades play a stroke round with most playing to or - Contributed near their handicaps.

THE St. Arnaud Bowling Club was bathed in bright sunshine last Sunday, for the first game of the Winter Bowls competition. - Contributed

In A grade Lindsay Baldock used the dry conditions to his advantage to score 82/14/68 net to come out the winner from Arnold Bond with 85/14/71 on a count back from David Lanyon and Rob Batters.

In a hotly contested B grade Colin Reyne on his first game back after a long spell scored 95/26/69 net to came out victorious from the in form John Goode with 93/22/71.

Nearest the pin on the 6th on his return from knee reconstruction work was Will Jackson.

On the caravan park 8th was John Nevill.

Bealiba Hall Indoor Carpet Bowls - Contributed

THIS week we unleashed the beast, or should I say beasts!

Yes, it was an all male team, taking on the team of beauties.

The bowling was great, the friendly sledging was funny and some shots looked like they’d come straight out of the ‘Book of Trick Shots’.

The men’s team of Lyle Streeter, Gary McClelland and Malcolm Campbell got off to a flyer winning the first game.

Change of mats for the second game and again the men prevailed.

Backs against the wall the ladies, Shirley Coburn, Karen Waters, Pam Brightwell and Chris Evans found their form and were easy victors in the third game.

Score - Beasts 2, Beauties 1.

I’m sure a rematch is in order.

St. Arnaud Indoor Bowls - Contributed

Tuesday 23rd April Down in numbers this week compared to previous weeks, we had eight Bowlers making up two teams of four Bowlers, playing each other three times, each time on a different mat.

At the end of the second game, both teams had won a game each.

In the third game, after the sixth end both teams were level on four points.

The team of Dot Baldwin (S), Beate Wacker, Bill Deanshaw and Brenda Beggs won the last two ends to give them the win with 34 points.

Tuesday 30th April With twelve Bowlers this allowed each team to be even with three Bowlers.

Kitty went off the mat quite a few times during the afternoon, which makes a difference to the end result.

The winning team for the day was Flo Andison (S), Maria Hills and Marie Craddock with 38 points.

In the first game, they trailed, then on the last end they managed three scoring bowls to put them in a winning position of 8 points to 6 points..

Their second game they took control from the start winning 16 points to 5 points, their opponents struggled.

In the third game they were 10 points to 6 points with one end to play.

Losing the end but luckily for them, their opponents only scored four bowls close to kitty making it a drawn game.

On the 10th was Lindsay Baldock and the IGA 18th was John Nevill.

There were 5 matches played in the singles knockout.

David Lanyon overcame Trevor Baldock on the 4th extra hole, John Goode was too good for John Nevill, Trevor Stewart beat Tony Coloe who choked on the last hole, Lindsay Baldock overcame Peter Martin and Trevor Merrin gave the President Chris Campbell a right royal flogging.

Next week is 1st round of the Mewkill board event and a good opportunity to play some more knockout matches.

The perfect conditions helped to attract 29 bowlers who played two games of 10 ends, of 4-bowl pairs.

It was pleasing to see about a dozen Country Club bowlers competing, along with one from Donald, and one from Avoca, former St. Arnaud bowler, Paul Micallef.

There were five undefeated teams, the outright winners being Des Moulday and Anne McNally, 19 shots up, from the runners-up, Terry McSwain and Kevin Meade, 14 shots up.

The next Winter Bowls will be held at the St. Arnaud Bowling Club on Sunday May 19th, names to be in by 12.30 for a 1.00pm start, and games will be held on the first and third Sunday of each month during the Winter season.

Above: SIMPLY THE BEST The winners of the first round of Winter Bowls, Anne McNally and Des Moulday.

North-Central Football Roundup Goldacres Seniors

WYCHEPROOF-NARRAPORT . . . . . . . .

5.2 5.9 7.11 12.13 (85) CHARLTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.0 5.1 7. 3 7. 5 (47) Goals for Wycheproof-Narraport: Steven Kennedy 3, Cody Green 2, Wayne Mitrovic 2, Joshua Grabowski, Jack Marlais, Maysen Murgov, Heath Senior, Joel Turner.

For Charlton: Jesse Taylor 3, Mitchell Collins, Bailey Kemp, Harrison Taylor, Jackson Zagame.

Best for Wycheproof-Narraport: Spencer Allan, Thomas Trewin, Steven Kennedy, Trevor Rumbold, Jack Marlais, Maysen Murgov.

For Charlton: Mitchell Collins, Jesse Taylor, Tyler Fehsler, Jed Thompson, Joseph Tormey, Elliott Fitzpatrick.

BIRCHIP-WATCHEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.3 8.4 12.5 15. 6 (96) SEA LAKE-NANDALY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.1 9.4 11.7 12.11 (83) Goals for Birchip-Watchem: Ben Edwards 5, Joseph Reid 3, Nicholas RIppon 3, Daniel Bell 2, Lachy Foott, Lochlan Sirett.

For Sea Lake-Nandaly: Billy McInnes 3, Lachy McClelland 2, Jackson McMahon 2, Will Simpson 2, Thomas Cox, Tyson McKenzie, Jai Wright.

Best for Birchip-Watchem: Joseph Reid, Ben Edwards, Hamish Hosking, Lachy Foott, Nicholas Rippon, Meyrick Buchanan.

For Sea Lake-Nandaly: Jack Poulton, Ryan O’Sullivan, Thomas Cox, Wade Donnan, Luke Martin, Kane Donnan NULLAWIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.1 6.5 11.11 16.13 (109) ST ARNAUD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.0 2.3 3. 5 5. 7 (37) Goals for Nullawil: Jack Ezell 4, Rylee Smith 4, Mitch Farmer 3, David Isbister 2, Lucas Caccaviello, Sol Kelly, Dean Putt.

For St Arnaud: Jake Male 2, Mitch Egan, Jake Hicks, Torin Petrie.

Best for Nullawil: Dean Putt, Daniel Watts, Matt Quigley, Rylee Smith, David Isbister, Lucas Caccaviello.

For St Arnaud: Harley Durward, Jake Hicks, Zac Phillips, Scott Driscoll, Torin Petrie.

WEDDERBURN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.3 9.6 15.11 17.15 (117) BOORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.1 8.4 9. 5 10. 8 (68) Goals for Wedderburn: Tom Campbell 5, Anthony Zelencich 5, Darcy Jackson 2, Mitchell McEwen 2, Oscar Holt, Tom Metherell.

For Boort: Tom Potter 3, Will Perryman 2, Jhye Baddeley-Kelly, Sam Barraclough, James Bryrne, Ethan Coleman, Chris Hatcher.

Best for Wedderburn: Jordan Hargreaves, Mitchell McEwen, Joe Lockhart, Tom Campbell, Darcy Jackson For Boort: Tom Potter, Matt Austin, Jhye Baddeley-Kelly, James Keeble, James Byrne.

BYE: Donald.

Haeusler’s Reserves

CHARLTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.1 10.3 14.6 17.9 (111) WYCHEPROOF-NARRAPORT . . . . . . . .

1.0 3.1 4.1 5.1 (31) Goals for Charlton: Anthony Judd 6, Tyler Bates 2, Lachlan Holmes-Brown 2, Ethan Needs 2, Deek Roberts 2, Griffin House, Benjamin Roberts, Patrick Sait.

For Wycheproof-Narraport: Danny Harrison, Jacob Harrison, Rowan Jones, Will Ringin, Sebastian Rodda.

Best for Charlton: Deek Roberts, Hugh Sait, Anthony Judd, Travis Salmon, Joseph Durie, Tyler Bates.

For Wycheproof-Narraport: Daniel Murray, Jack Kervin, Will Ringin, Rowan Jones, Tom Allan, Kane Butcher.

SEA LAKE-NANDALY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.4 3.9 5.12 11.14 (80) BIRCHIP-WATCHEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.2 1.2 2. 5 2. 6 (18) Goals for Sea Lake-Nandaly: Billy Poulton 5, Harry Harcourt 3, Tom Considine, Ethan Ellis, Zachary Wemyss.

For Birchip-Watchem: Matthew Berry, Steven Nottle.

Best for Sea Lake-Nandaly: Tom Considine, Harry Harcourt, Cooper Allan, Isaac Durie, Perry Roberts.

For Birchip-Watchem: Connor Lee, Alexander Noonan, Jack Ryan, Bodie Colbert, Edward Rickard.

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

6.5 12.7 18.12 20.12 (132) ST ARNAUD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.2 5.2 5.3 6.6 (42) Goals for Nullawil: Matt Poyner 5, Andrew Oberdorfer 4, Lachlan Braine 3, Jayden Coghlan 3, Jason Perry 2, Angus Forrester, Samuel Hogan, Spencer Nicholls.

For St Arnaud: Tristan Ward 2, Colin Campbell, Benjamin Greenaway, Bruce Hando, Sam Penfold.

Best for Nullawil: Andrew Oberdorfer, Jayden Coghlan, Lachlan Braine, Jack Morrison, Matt Poyner, Angus Forrester.

For St Arnaud: Sam Penfold, Dillon Baldock, Simon Elliott, Benjamin Greenaway, Kynan Torney, Tristan Ward.

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

1.3 4.6 6.9 11.12 (78) WEDDERBURN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.1 0.1 1.3 1. 3 (9) Goals for Boort: Chris O’Rourke 4, Patrick O’Rourke 3, Jordan Bell, Frasier Holland, Elias Lanyon, Harry Weaver.

For Wedderburn: George Payne.

Best for Boort: Harry Weaver, Patrick O’Rourke, Alex Cockerell, Cameron Ross, Mitchell O’Donoghue, Jordan Sheahan.

For Wedderburn: Callum Miller-Govett, Jake Hayes, Cameron Lang, Robert Tonkin, Luke Last, Ashley Younghusband.

Community Bank Charlton & District Under-17s

BIRCHIP-WATCHEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.1 6.3 10.6 12.10 SEA LAKE-NANDALY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.1 2.1 3.2 7. 2 Best for Birchip-Watchem: Ethan Clapham, Riley Hogan, Chriswin Daniel, Charlie Frank.

For Sea Lake-Nandaly: Judd Durie, Joss Tait, Hamish Pickering, Callum Mott, Hugo Warne.

(82) (44)

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

2.3 4.6 8.7 10.9 (69) ST ARNAUD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.0 5.1 6.1 7.3 (45) Best for Nullawil: Tiger Vearing, Les Cooper, William Gilchrist, Max Fawcett, Tynan Perry, Rhett Hogan.

For St Arnaud: Austin Lowe, Sean Bridgeman, Talan Berryman, Chad Hendy, Fraser Burke.

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

7.6 13.12 16.15 22.15 WEDDERBURN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.0 0. 0 0. 2 1. 3 Best for Boort: Jackson Bird, Brodie McPherson, Deacon Hird, Sidney Caine, Jack Potter.

For Wedderburn: Liam Budge, Deacon Tansley, Ethan Thornbury, Tyson Blair.

Next Round

Round 5, Saturday, May 11 — Charlton v. Birchip-Watchem Boort v. Wycheproof-Narraport Bye: Wedderburn

Sea Lake-Nandaly v. Nullawil St Arnaud v. Donald (Night)

(147) (9)

Uniting Church Under-14s

CHARLTON 9.6(60) d. WYCHEPROOF-NARRAPORT 6.8(44).

Best for Charlton: Darcy Olive, Flynn Zagame, Thomas Fitzpatrick, Hudson McGrath, Toby Bourke.

For Wycheproof-Narraport: Finbar Polzin, Ryder Harrison, Adele McNaughton, Tyler Harrison.

SEA LAKE-NANDALY 8.10(58) d. BIRCHIP-WATCHEM 3.2(20).

Best for Sea Lake-Nandaly: Hugo Warne, Cooper Symes, Max Conlan, Oscar Conlan, Seth Halliday For Birchip-Watchem: Oscar Sharp, Logan Cullen.

ST ARNAUD 9.16(70) d. NULLAWIL 0.0(0).

Best for St Arnaud: Archer Reyne, Charlie Baldwin, Duncan Kirk, Declan Kay, Jayden Soderman, Jack Wait.

For Nullawil: Harry Humphreys, Darcey Poyner, Smith Morrison, Nate Harrison, Logan Pollington, Harry Kilby.

BOORT 16.8(104) d. WEDDERBURN 3.4(22).

Best for Boort: Seth Muller, Brodie McPherson, Jayden Hoeve-hall, Darby Perryman, Connor McNally.

For Wedderburn: Wayde Collins, Archie Polkinghorne, Jye Laverty-Smith, Bastian Noordennen.

Positions of Teams Goldacres North-Central Seniors Teams Birchip-Watchem . . . . .

Wedderburn . . . . . . . . .

Sea Lake-Nandaly . . . .

Donald . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Wycheproof-Narraport .

Nullawil . . . . . . . . . . . .

Boort . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Charlton . . . . . . . . . . . .

St Arnaud . . . . . . . . . . .

P 4 4 4 3 4 3 3 3 4

Teams Nullawil . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sea Lake-Nandaly . . . .

Boort . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Charlton . . . . . . . . . . . .

Birchip-Watchem . . . . .

Wycheproof-Narraport .

Wedderburn . . . . . . . . .

Donald . . . . . . . . . . . . .

St Arnaud . . . . . . . . . . .

P 3 4 3 3 4 4 4 3 4

Pts 16 12 12 8 8 4 4 0 0

% 178.11 177.73 164.94 96.54 81.88 103.54 83.46 47.35 37.47

W 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 0 0

L 0 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 4

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

B 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0

For 415 407 414 223 262 263 227 125 169

Ag 233 229 251 231 320 254 272 264 451

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

B 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0

For 387 395 177 276 220 175 131 94 116

Ag 83 97 90 107 246 330 353 259 406

Haeuslers Reserves Pts 12 12 12 8 8 4 4 4 0

% 466.27 407.22 196.67 257.94 89.43 53.03 37.11 36.29 28.57

W 3 3 3 2 2 1 1 1 0

L 0 1 0 1 2 3 3 2 4

Community Bank Charlton and District U17s Teams Birchip-Watchem . . . . .

Boort . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

St Arnaud . . . . . . . . . . .

Sea Lake-Nandaly . . . .

Nullawil . . . . . . . . . . . .

Charlton . . . . . . . . . . . .

Donald . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Wedderburn . . . . . . . . .

P 4 3 3 3 3 2 2 4

Teams Sea Lake-Nandaly . . . .

Donald . . . . . . . . . . . . .

St Arnaud . . . . . . . . . . .

Boort . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Charlton . . . . . . . . . . . .

Wedderburn . . . . . . . . .

Birchip-Watchem . . . . .

Wycheproof-Narraport .

Nullawil . . . . . . . . . . . .

P 4 3 4 3 3 4 4 4 3

Pts 12 8 8 8 8 4 0 0

W 3 2 2 2 2 1 0 0

L 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 4

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

B 0 1 1 1 1 2 2 0

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

B 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 1

Uniting Church U14s

Voting for round 4:

Pts 16 12 12 8 8 4 4 0 0

W 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 0 0

L 0 0 1 1 1 3 3 4 3

Tooleybuc Sporting Club Presidents’ Award

Wycheproof-Narraport: S. Kennedy 3, M Murgov 2, T Rumbold 1.

Charlton: J. Taylor 3, T Fehsler 2, M. Collins 1.

Birchip-Watchem: Joseph Reid 3, Ben Edwards 2, Hamish Hosking 1 Sea Lake-Nandaly: Not supplied.

Nullawil: Daniel Watts 3, Dean Putt 2, Rylee Smith 1.

St Arnaud: Harley Durward 3, Scott Driscoll 2, Jake Hicks 1.

Wedderburn: J. Hargreaves 3, M. McEwen 2, J. Lockhart 1.

Boort: T. Potter 3, J. Keeble 2, M. Austin 1.

Saturday’s Leading Goal Kickers Seniors Reserves

Ben Edwards (Bir.-Watchem) 5 . . . . . .

Anthony Zelencich (W’burn) 5 . . . . . . .

Tom Campbell (Wedd) 5 . . . . . . . . . . .

Billy McInnes (SLNT) 3 . . . . . . . . . . .

Mitch Farmer (Nullawil) 3 . . . . . . . . . . .

Nicholas Rippon (Bir.-Watchem) 3 . . . .

Trent Grant (Donald) ...........

Oscar Holt (W’Burn) 1 ...........

28 15 13 11 11 10 9 8

Billy Poulton (SLNT) 5 ...........

Anthony Judd (Charlton) 6 . . . . . . . . . .

Andrew Oberdorfer 4 ...........

Adam Thomson (Nullawil) - . . . . . . . . .

Perry Roberts (SLNT) - . . . . . . . . . . .

Harry Harcourt (SLNT) 3 . . . . . . . . . . .

Chris O’Rourke (Boort) 4 . . . . . . . . . . .

18 14 14 10 9 9 7

CHS Broadbent Club Championship

(Senior win 10 pts., Reserves 6, Under-17s 4, Under-14s 2) Birchip-Watchem . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sea Lake-Nandaly . . . . . . . . . . . .

Boort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Wedderburn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Nullawil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Donald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Wycheproof-Narraport . . . . . . . . .

Charlton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

St Arnaud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Snr. 10 0 0 10 10 0 10 0 0

Res. 0 6 6 0 6 0 0 6 0

U-17 4 0 4 0 4 0 0 0 0

U-14 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 2 2

Ttl. 66 64 40 38 36 32 26 20 14

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St. Arnaud Hockey congratulate their members WHILE Saints Hockey had a bye last weekend (Saints v Nully)... let's take the time to congratulate our members who made selection to the Junior State Championships for North West Lightning Hockey.

Players were put through the paces at trials in Bendigo with a large number of North Central Hockey Association players making the cut!

We are very proud of our St. Arnaud members who were selected!

JSC - is played over 5th-7th of July with the boys playing in Bendigo and girls in Shepparton and have various training sessions in Bendigo

leading up the event!

Congratulations everyone!

U12s (Hockey 5s) Finn Evans, Ned Ezard, Lewis Lowe, Sam Greenaway

U14s Forbes Kirk (GK), Duncan Kirk

U16s Addison Wright

U18s Selection later in

- Contributed the year to be played in September.

This weekend is play for BCNA, so we encourage everyone to wear a touch of PINK. It is also our first NIGHT GAME - see the new times for this weekend May 11th only.

Minkey: 2.40pm, U12s: 3.20pm, Underage: 4.15pm, Women: 5.20pm, Men: 6.45pm.

Charlton netball vs Wycheproof Round 4 The Mount of Prevention ‘Respect” - Contributed Cup results.

14 & Under A Charlton 19 def by Wycheproof 20 Stacy’s Dental Best: Rosie Fitzpatrick, Nutrien Ag & Bendigo Bank Coaches: Lila Schofield, L adies Auxiliary Coaches: Lilymae McPhee

17 & Under A Charlton 23 def by Wycheproof 26 Bendigo Bank Best: Sarah Blair, Heenan’s

B Grade

Newsagancy Coaches: Maggie Riley, Nutrien Ag and Perr y Contractors Coaches: Anika Holmes-Brown Holmes-Brown Floor & Window Coverings “Have a Crack”: Josie Larmour

Charlton 36 def Wycheproof 14 JS Plumbing Best: Liz Riley, Signwise Solutions Coaches: Lily Campbell Thanks to Charlton Neighborhood House we welcome back Tessa Sexton

C Grade

A Grade

Charlton 27 def Wycheproof 19 East Charlton Hotel Best: Tilly Townsend, Charlton Caravan Park Coaches: Zoe Carney

Charlton 56 def Wycheproof 25 Walsh Motors Best: Claudia L ee, Teys Charlton Feedlot Coaches: Chloe Walsh.

Above: Saints’ Alex Baldwin with the ball as Nullawil players defend.

- Photo Tara Lowe.

North Central Netball Association 14 & Under A: Birchip Watchem 22 Sea Lake Nandaly 15 Wycheproof Narraport 20 Charlton 19 Nullawil 23 St. Arnaud 24 Wedderburn 6 Boort 27 14 & Under B: Birchip Watchem 25 Sea Lake Nandaly 2 Wedderburn 8, Boort 5 17 Under A: Nullawil 50 St. Arnaud 26 Wedderburn 46 Boort 27 Birchip Watchem 54 8 Wycheproof Narraport 26 Charlton 23 A Grade: Wycheproof Narraport 25 Charlton 56 Nullawil 47 St. Arnaud 34

Wedderburn 53 Boort 44 Birchip Watchem 30 Sea Lake Nandaly 45 B Grade: Wycheproof Narraport 14 Charlton 36 Nullawil 67 St. Arnaud 18 Wedderburn 58 Boort 36 Birchip Watchem 52, Sea Lake Nandaly 34 C Grade: Wycheproof Narraport 19 Charlton 27 Wedderburn 46 Boort 45 Nullawil 51 St. Arnaud 20 Birchip Watchem 31, Sea Lake Nandaly 28 C Reserve: Nullawil 56 St. Arnaud 15 Birchip Watchem 26 Sea Lake Nandaly 66

Wedderburn played Boort on Saturday at home IN the match at Boort between the Boort Magpies and Wedderburn Redbacks, it was an interesting contest between the two clubs.

Right from the opening bounce you could see that both sides were keen to make a claim for the four points on offer for the winners.

Boort drew first blood when Will Perryman booted the first major score for

the game.

We d d e r b u r n Redbacks were quick to respond with Tom Campbell taking a strong mark and adding the Redbacks first score of the game.

The close contest continued with neither side getting a break

St. Arnaud Ladies Golf A good field of ladies arrived to play a stableford event last Wednesday.

It was pleasing a to see couple of members return after an absence because of injuries.

With the course still dry and the hard course favouring some, the winner was Marilyn Knights with 39 points on a countback from Glenda O’Neill.

The nine holes winner was Trish Hines with 17 points on a countback from Chris Batters.

Nearest the Pins:- 6th Glenda O’Neill, 8th Jenny Lanyon, 18th Marilyn Knights.

Pennant First round of pennant was at Boort on Monday, under a new format, where St. Arnaud lost to Birchip and Donald.

Maryborough Castlemaine District Football League Seniors Dunolly 9.13 67 Avoca 6.3 39 Campbells Creek 7.2 44 Maldon 25.17 167 Carisbrook 12.7 79 Newstead 7.10 52 Maryborough Giants 10.8 68 Lexton 13.3 81 Trentham 10.14 74 Harcourt 10.16 76 Natte Bealiba 16.15 111 Navarre 3.1 19 Talbot Bye Reserves Dunolly 14.9 93 Avoca 10.9 69 Campbells Creek 2.3 15 Maldon 36.12 228 Carisbrook 8.7 55 Newstead 4.7 31 Maryborough Giants 4.6 30 Lexton 19.9 123 Trentham 9.4 58 Harcourt 15.13 103 Natte Bealiba 13.26 104 Navarre 3.4 22 Bye Talbot

until Boort’s Tom Potter hit a purple patch where he kicked two goals in a very short space.

The Redbacks also got their share of the Sherrin a little later and with goals to Mitch McEwen and Tony Zelencich and they were back inn the contest.

Potter broke through again to post his third goal for the term to take the lead back.

Redbacks coach Tom Metherell cleared the ball from the backline and followed the passage of the ball and found himself in possession of the footy just thirty meters out and his kick was on target to give the lead back to the visitors.

Boort made a late entr y and Chris Hatcher snapped for full points and the Magpies went to the first break four points ahead of the Redbacks.

The second quarter started as it finished with both sides hitting the scoreboard at every opportunity as the two sides went goal for goal.

Wedderburn got a mini break with quick goals to Oscar Holt, Tom Campbell, and Mitch McEwen to give them a lead of around two goals.

Boort struck back

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with two goals coming from Sam Barraclough and Jhye Braddley Kelly.

The Redbacks Jackson McEwen goaled to put the Redbacks out to a slender eight points lead at the main break.

In the third term the Redbacks took the initiative from their half time address and were quick to add to their eight points lead.

Tom Campbell got the Redbacks off to the perfect start marking the Redbacks centre clearance and posting the first goal for the second half.

The Redbacks lifted a further notch from the restart and Tony Zelencich got right into the action with two goals in under a minute and the visitors were away.

Campbell and Zelencich again registered major scores and Darcy Jackson chimed in for two goals heading for the third break.

Boort’s James Byrne stopped the flow when he scored the Magpies only major score for the term.

At the final break, the Redbacks held a commanding lead of forty-two points which was set up in the early part of the quarter.

The Redbacks dominated the term and only for Jhye Baddley Kelly and James Keeble things could have been a

little worse.

Tom Campell who had been good all day added his fifth goal to add to the Magpies woe’s.

A break in concentration let Will Perryman to score a late goal his second for the game and as the clock run down Wedderburn’s Junior Miller put the final nail into any chance the Magpies may have had.

The Redbacks locked in their third win with forty-nine points win as they head to a two-week break.

We d d e r b u r n Redbacks 17-15, 117 defeated Boort Magpies 10-8, 68.

Best for the Redbacks, Jordan Hargreaves, Mitch McEwen, Joe L ockhart, Tom Campbell, and Darcy Jackson.

Goals Tom Campbell and Tony Zelencich 5 each, Darcy Jackson and Mitch McEwen 2, Junior Miller, Oscar Holt, and Tom Metherell 1 each.

Boort’s Best. Tom Potter, Mark Austin, Jhye Braddley Kelly, James Keeble, and James Byrne.

Goals Tom Potter 3, Will Perr yman 2, James Byrne, Jhye Braddley Kelly, Sam Barraclough, Chris Hatcher, and Etan Coleman 1 each.

Reserves The score differential in this game gives little indication of the effort and tenacity the Redbacks applied throughout.

From the first bounce a more physically superior Magpies outfit was put under pressure by the Redbacks across every line.

Boort’s height advantage, particularly through Cam Ross, Pat O’Rourke and Fraiser Holland created problems for the Redbacks but pressure at every contest kept the Redbacks effort and spirit at good levels.

Callum MillerGivett in the ruck despite giving away inches in the ruck had his best game in the red and black and he was well supported by on ballers Cam Lang, Ash Younghusband Luke Last and Levi Sims. Robbie Tonkin, Chris Hargreaves Jake Hayes and Finn Turnbull worked hard all day in defence.

For the Magpies, Chris and Pat O’Rourke with seven goals between them were hard to counter, with Harry Weaver, Alex Cockerell, Cam Ross Mitch O’Donoghue and Jordan Sheahan being good contributors all day.

Final Scores Boort 11-12-78 def

- Contributed Wedderburn 1-3-9 Goals Wedderburn Maikia Punguika 1 Boort Chris O’Rourke 4, Patrick O’Rourke 3, Jordan Bell, Fraser Holland, Elias Lanyon, Harry Weaver 1.

Best players Wedderburn Callum Miller- Givett, Jake Hayes, Cameron Lang, Robert Tonkin, Luke L ast, Ash Younghusband, Boort Harry Weaver, Patrick O’Rourke, Alex Cockerell, Cameron Ross, Mitchell O’Donoghue, Jordan Sheahan

Under 17s Final Scores. Boort 22-15-147 def Wedderburn 1-3-9 Best Players Wedderburn: Liam Budge, Deacon Tansley, Ethan Thornbur y, Tyson Blair, Boort: Jackson Bird, Brodie McPherson, Deacon Hird, Sidney Caine, Jack Potter.

Under 14s Final Scores. Boort 16-8-104 def Wedderburn 3-4-22 Best players: Wedderburn: Wayde Collins, Archie and Zane Polkinghorne, Jye Laverty-Smith and Bastian Noordennen.

Boort: Seth Muller, Brodie McPherson, Jayden Hoeve-Hall, Darby F Perryman, Connor McNally

St. Arnaud Under 14’s vs Nullawil - Contributed

ON a cold morning the Saints headed to Nullawil.

The Saints started off strong with a fabulous defense keeping the ball in their forward line for the majority of the first quarter.

Scoring a goal was a challenge to begin with with 5 points being scored, then came elusive goals.

With goals scored by Archer Reyne (4) Declan Kay (3), Chase Hendy (2), Sam Greenaway, and Charlie Baldwin.

They all showed determination and strength throughout the whole game.

The second quarter saw the Saints continue the defensive pressure with some fantastic tackles made by Jayden Soderman and Declan Kay. They were tasked with creating space during the fourth quarter and they delivered creating space and moving the ball down the middle of the ground with a display of exceptional skills.

Awards: Coaches awardArcher Reyne, Banavie MerinosCharlie Baldwin, Uniting Church- Duncan Kirk, Park View BakeryDeclan Kay, CanteenJayden Soderman, Sonya’s Hair DirectorsJack Wait, CroplandsLewis Lowe.

With a great all round team performance there was no MCL Legal play of the

Saints Under 17’s under siege from first bounce - Contributed

NULLAWIL’S intent was evident from the first bounce with a quick clearance and goal within 2 minutes of the game starting, leaving the young Saints a little stunned and perhaps placing St. Arnaud into a defensive mindset rather than the attacking style of football we have witnessed in the 3 previous games.

day so the award will be held over for another round.

Final Score St. Arnaud 9.16 (70) Nullawil 0.0. (0)

Above: Saints’ Under 14s ruckman Archer Reyne (right) has the edge in this contest.

- Photo Tara Lowe.

Above: Saints’ Torin Petrie edges out his opponent and take a strong mark in the Seniors’ match.

- Photo Tara Lowe.

Ben Greenaway and Ryan Bigmore combined in the centre to shut down the quick clearances whilst Kynan Torney played tall along centre half back and final point of intercept was held well

by Talan Berryman.

With determination Ben Greenaway, Jack Batters and Austin Lowe worked hard to inject the sherrin deep into the attacking 50.

Bob Donald read the ball well playing loose out the back and was able to create some excitement down the right end of the field for the Saints, rewarding the backlines ability to remain calm under pressure.

Quarter time and the Saints straight kicking was the winner.

St Arnaud 3.0 (18) Nullawil 2.3 (15).

At the start of the second quarter the conclusion was drawn that Nullawil were going to continue with the explosive style of play and the Saints were going to have to continue to work hard in order to get the game back on their terms, Chad Hendy, Fraser Burke and Sean Bridgeman all were working hard in an attempt to lift the Saints.

Scoring opportunities were definitely in favour of the opposition, however St. Arnaud held on by just the smallest of margins going into the main break.

St. Arnaud 5.1 (31) Nullawil 4.6 (30) What is well known as the premiership quarter, seen Nullawil add 4.1 to their tally and held the St. Arnaud boys to just 1 goal.

Whilst the score-

Above: At Nullawill in the Reserves match, Saints’ Ben Greenaway takes off with the ball from his opponent.

- Photo Tara Lowe. board gap was disheartening for those on the field, there were still many great plays of football, with big tackles, intercepts and belief evident, that belief was reiterated

by Coach Harley Durward at 3 quarter time.

Stefan Murdzevski took to the field for his first time with the Saints and showed that he will be a great addition to this team, injecting himself into the game this quarter.

At the final break the boys had a task ahead of them St. Arnaud 6.1 (37) Nullawil 8.7 (55).

In the final quarter the Saints were able to apply more pressure on Nullawil’s ball movement creating some mistakes in the oppositions forward line.

However, not able to convert the pressure into many opportunities of our own down forward.

Whilst the final score was not in our favour after a trip up

the Calder, there are plenty of positives to take away from the game, and will give Harley and Assistant Coach Tom Bertalli some key items to work on over the coming weeks.

St. Arnaud 7.3 (45) Nullawil 10.9 (69).

Goals to Bob Donald 2, Max Ezard 2, George Gorrie 2 and Austin Lowe 1.

Players awarded for their efforts by Coaches were, Ben

Greenaway (John and Brenda Beggs), Sean B r i d g e m a n (Croplands), Stefan Murdzevski (Uniting Church – St. Arnaud), Ta l a n Berryman (Parkview Bakery), Chad Hendy (St. Arnaud FNH Canteen), Fr a s e r Burke (Sonya’s Hair Directors) and Max Ezard (MCL Legal).

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Starting times for the St. Arnaud v Donald matches this Saturday

Netball Hockey MEN 6.45pm WOMEN 5.20pm Above: Lord Nelson Park will be alight this Saturday night with the first ever night football, hockey and netball.

Lord Nelson Park set to light up St. Arnaud sky THE Saints will this Saturday night be lighting up the St. Arnaud sky, as they host their first ever game of Night Football, Hockey, and Twilight Netball.

- Contributed It will be a relaxed morning, possibly even a sleep-in for those following the Saints and Royal Blues, with Netball set to kick off the day at 12:30pm, followed by Football at 1:10pm, and f i n a l l y H o c ke y a t 2:40pm.

In the marquee games of the day, the A Grade Netball will kick off at 4:30pm, Womens Hockey at 5:20pm, with Mens Hockey under lights at 6:45pm, and Senior Football from 6pm.

The first home game in May has become a special day for the Saints, as they invite “ALL SAINTS” to return to Lord Nelson Park, this year, with a special invitation to those who are celebrating their “fours” premierships.

The Canteen will be

serving all your favorites, and from 5pm onwards, they will have a few specialty items up for grabs, namely C h i c ke n Schnitzels with Chips a n d G r a v y, B a ke d Potatoes, and another favorite, Butter Chicken with Rice.

There will GF and Veg options available too.

The pot bellies will be blazing in the Sheep Pavillion, and the heaters all warmed up.

Hully will be on scene to keep your thirst quenched also.

Fr o m 6 p m t h e Saints have their annual Ladies Day festivities, “Paint & Sip” a fundraiser for the Breast Cancer Network of Australia (BCNA).

Tickets for this are from $25pp (+$5 if you

wish to take part in the Painting portion) and come with a glass of Champagne, and nibbles.

There will be other activities taking place also, including raffles, and “Buy a player” Tickets can be purchased by contacting Torri Tillig on 0428 666 385, or by contacting Alex Baldwin or Tania Scarce.

The proceeds taken from the Gate Raffle will also be donated to the cause, a cause which has touched the lives of far too many members of both our Saints, and wider communities.

With the Saints hosting Donald, Saturday also happens to be their annual Chris “Pa” Wall memorial game.

It gives us an opportunity to reminisce, and remember one of the greats, who was gone way too soon.

Last week, it was overall a tough week

on the park for the Saints up against Nullawil, however improvement keeps on showing, and things are clearly beginning to click.

S e n i o r Aw a r d s : Harley Durward (Driscoll Douglas East Rural Real Estate), Jake Hicks (Douglas Hire) Zac Phillips (Country Kitchen) Scott Driscoll (Royal Hotel) Torin Petrie (PhysioBiz) Reserves Awards: Sam Penfold, Dillon Baldock (North West Ag), Simon Elliott ( Fa r m e r s Arms), Ben Greenaway (Sporting Club), Kynan Torney (St. Arnaud Physiotherapy Centre).

Under 17 Awards: Ben Greenaway (J&B Beggs), Sean B r i d g e m a n (Croplands), Stefan Murdzevski (Uniting Church), Ta l a n Berryman (Parkview Bakery), Chad Hendy ( C a n t e e n ) , Fr a s e r Burke (Sonya’s Hair

Directors), Max Ezard (MCL Legal).

Under 14 Awards: Archer Reyne (Coaches), Charlie Baldwin (Banavie Merinos), Duncan Kirk (Uniting Church), Spencer Kay (Parkview Bakery), Jayden Soderman (Canteen), Jack Wait (Sonya’s Hair Directors), Lewis Lowe (Croplands).

Last Sunday the Saints had their annua l “ Wo o d & H a y ” auction.

They would like to thank all Donors, buyers, underbidders & volunteers for their contributions.

A massive shout out once again to Luke Batters who coordinated the auction, as well as Brett Douglas & Dion Flanagan for their auctioneering.

Saints social news • Round 8 sees the return of the SAINTS BALL. More information coming shortly.

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