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Rubbish dumping spree on outskirts of Horsham and closer to home

ILLEGAL rubbish dumping is on the rise and offenders are being asked to think before they act but even more serious is the dumping of asbestos.

This week a tilt tray load of asbestos, assumed from a renovation of a house in the area, has been dumped in Harvey’s Track in

Stuart Mill.

Eight cubic metres of waste, mostly car parts, was dumped also this week on the outskirts of Horsham.

A car engine and transmissions were found on Dooen South Road, while four separate loads of rubbish were dumped on

Above: Asbestos dumped at Stuart Mill.

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Aerodrome Road.

Riley Road, Remlaw Road, and Flacks Road have also been used as dumping grounds.

The cost of doing the right thing and taking your rubbish to the transfer station is far cheaper than receiving a fine for illegal dumping, particularly as fines can run into the thousands of dollars.

In the recent case, the offender would have actually made several hundred dollars from selling the scrap car parts to metal recyclers.

Rubbish dumping is worsening in most parts of Australia, with transfer station fees being an often-used excuse.

Beyond being unsightly and disrespectful, dumped rubbish can introduce new fire hazards, cause environmental contamination, and incur large cleanup fees.

Asbestos dumping In the case of asbestos dumping the issue is more serious.

Domestic asbestos

landfills will only accept small household amounts.

For example, if you have renovated a bathroom and you find some asbestos sheeting that you want to dispose of.

Your asbestos waste is considered 'domestic' if the asbestos is from your household and you are transporting it in your own vehicle.

There are strict requirements around how to package domestic asbestos waste, and the dumped material in Stuart Mill seems to abide by those guidelines.

There must be careful packaging of the material, including any offcuts, in two layers of 0.2 mm thick polythene sheeting and the packages must be kept of manageable size and completely sealed with adhesive tape.

Smaller sized asbestos waste such as tiles, offcuts and dust double bagged in two 0.2 mm thick polythene bags, then tied and sealed for disposal with

Above: Bathroom tiles, part of the dumped asbestos load. the other asbestos waste.

Packages must be clearly labelled 'ASBESTOS WASTE' using a permanent marker pen.

The Northern Grampians Shire website states that asbestos and commercial/industrial loads are not accepted at any of council's transfer stations but can be deposited at either the Pomonal Road Landfill or Dooen Landfill by making an appoint-

ment with the landfill operators directly.

EPA notified weeks ago Brad Medlyn of Stuart Mill notified the EPA some three weeks ago and they have inspect the site, stating they would return to remove the dumped material.

At the time of printing EPA have not returned and the illegally dumped asbestos remains in the bush.

‘Back to Is anyone actually responsible Black’ at for dumped asbestos? the REX - Contributed

WITH a title like that the Rex movie this coming weekend sounds like a Johnny Cash revival, but while music is the driving force of this film, the biopic is about English singer/ songwriter, Amy Winehouse.

The title, “Back to Black” references her 2006 international bestseller, which became one of the top albums in UK history.

The movie relates the extraordinary story of Amy Winehouse's early rise to fame and the making of her groundbreaking album, “Back to Black”.

Told from Amy's perspective and inspired by her deeply personal lyrics, the film follows the remarkable woman behind the phenomenon and her tumultuous relationship with Blake Fielder-Civil which inspired her to write and record the groundbreaking album.

The singer, who was renowned for her contralto vocals and eclectic mix of musical genres, including soul, rhythm and blues, reggae and jazz, is showcased through her extraordinary genius, creativity and honesty which infused everything she did.

The film follows the journey that took her from the craziness and colour of 90’s Camden High Street to global adoration - and back again – revealing the background story and the complexity of Winehouse as a person.

Featuring Marisa Abela as “Amy Winehouse”, reviews have praised the raw and emotionally powerful performance she gives as a music legend who died too young (just 27 years old).

This is a movie which shows the dark and the light sides; the raw realism and the emotional impact of one of contemporar y music’s strongest exponents.

“Back to Black” (MA15+122 mins) screens on Saturday 18th May at 8pm, Sunday 19th May at 2pm and Tuesday 21st May at 8pm.

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When researching just which government authority or department it was that was responsible for the illegal disposal of hazardous materials, it became a rabbit warren trail, with the first organisation we tried being the EPA, the state's independent environmental regulator.

They smugly say on their website, that they ‘protect the health of our community and environment from pollution and waste’.

After trying Worksafe, we found any asbestos waste must be safely removed and disposed of in accordance with the requirements of the OHS Regulations Then we tried local councils who own and oversee waste facilities, including landfills and waste transfer stations. Councils also manage public land the government owns and asbestos dumped on this land. (A query to the Northern Grampians Shire Council has not received a reply as yet.)

Then upon discovery of a Waste Intelligence Network, a group of state government agencies and 9 councils, we came full circle back to the EPA. It was formed following the state government’s commitment to support safe and effective G hazardous waste management in its 2020 waste and recycling policy ‘Recycling Victoria: a new economy’.

However, it was a report from the Victorian Auditor Generals Office (VAGO) that seemed to solve the issue and give us some answers. They too were trying to understand the scale of asbestos dumping in Victoria and decided that “the government does not understand the scale of asbestos dumping across Victoria”. This is because responsible agencies do not systematically collect, use and share data about the frequency and location of illegal asbestos disposal. Doing this would support the efforts ofQld land managers and regulators to reduce Aillegal disposal.

4217 The government also does not know where and how much asbestos is still in Victorian buildings 1 800 652 284 and structures, let alone how much is really F dumped. Having information on buildings would help the government E forecast patterns of illegal disposal and plan for future infrastructure needs.

Agencies do not have a consistent approach to collecting and sharing data about asbestos dumping. Not all government land managers and local councils record complete and reliable data on the amount, volume and location of dumped asbestos.

This is because agency responsibilities for cleanup can overlap. No single agency is responsible for coordinating information about the issue.

The lack of a consolidated database and a consistent, documented approach to recording and sharing data makes it harder for agencies to see possible trends or 'hotspots'. This information could help them to better understand, prevent and respond to asbestos dumping.

Ted Whillier When investigating the inconsistent recording of data, we found that the EPA, the department, C 10134 Parks Victoria and some councils record informaQ Peta Mandrakas tion on dumped asbestos. (We assume Northern C not hold information on Grampians Shire does asbestos dumping as they are referring enquiries to the EPA.) However, local councils do not share a common standard for recording this data. As a result, the completeness and accuracy of the data varies widely. The EPA does not record comprehensive statewide data on the frequency, the scale or location of asbestos dumping. The department does not have a central database for recording dumped asbestos. Parks Victoria consistently collects data on where and how much asbestos gets D dumped on the land it manages. It centrally records these details in its asbestos dumping register. In 2021–22, Parks Victoria removed 23 tonnes of asbestos-containing material from 177 individual dump sites. In a survey on asbestos conducted by the VAGO with the 79 municipal

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The exercise validated what we had suspected from this situation. No-one really has a handle on who exactly is responsible for this illegally dumped asbestos. Outrageous it is that this extremely hazardous substance is dumped at all, but when it is dumped no-one actually really takes responsibility for it. No wonder it is dumped when the chances of being caught are low because of this.

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Council concern with their role in VNI West Geotech Drilling NORTHERN Grampians Shire Council (NGSC) is concerned with the communication from VNI West Geotech Drilling and their role in Renewable Energy Developments.

The NGSC believes that there has been extremely poor communication with adjoining farmers by TCV about the drilling program.

Drilling program details Field surveys along the proposed VNI West draft corridor have begun, with Tr a n s m i s s i o n Company Victoria (TCV) initiating a Geotech drilling program in Northern Grampians Shire in May. Drilling was halted in early May and restarted on 13th May. According to documents provided to the public, the Geotech drilling program will assist TCV to develop a comprehensive understanding of environmental factors such as flora and fauna, as well as geological characteristics within the area.

The Geotechnical field investigations will be used to determine the current conditions

of soil and rock features in the broader draft corridor region.

The company stated that the drilling will consist of 27 boreholes each about 100 mm in diameter at depths of no more than 35 metres.

Crews will be visible on roadsides as the investigations take place, TCV states.

Once sites are identified as suitable for geotechnical drilling, engineering, ecological and cultural heritage specialists will assess the area for any potential issues before any survey drilling activities begin.

TCV is clear that Geotechnical investigations will take place within a fenced off work zone to ensure field investigations can be completed safely.

There will be multiple vehicles at each survey site including traffic management and pumping and drilling equipment.

TCV states that each borehole is remediated directly after drilling activity concludes and that

boreholes will be backfilled in accordance with the Australian Drilling Industr y Association’s guidelines.

Council concern Northern Grampians Shire Council (NGSC) Chief Executive Officer, Mr Brent McAlister, stated the Council is very concerned about the extremely poor communication with adjoining farmers about the drilling program.

“Whilst we did approve a Works Within Road Reserve Permit given our statutory obligations, we are concerned with the poor communication with local farmers about why this was occurring as it gives the impression that the VNI West transmission line is a done deal.

“As a municipal authority, we have a Road Authority responsibility, and it would not be appropriate for us to treat a permit application as anything more than a works site on the side of the road in our assessment of it.

“This is a separate matter to our significant concerns regarding the transmission line corri-

dor; in this matter we feel that there is a lot lacking from the perspective of the farmers on the ground”, said Mr McAlister.

“It is a necessity for enhanced efforts to ensure transparent and timely communication, along with targeted engagement with local stakeholders on matters affecting the community by TCV,” emphasised Mr McAlister.

NGSC Mayor, Cr Rob Haswell also believes that more consideration should be shown to those on the ground and wants to make it clear that the Councillors of NGS are standing with farmers.

“The transformation of the energy sector in Australia is a complex matter and one that has landed squarely on our agenda.

“What is clear for us, is that the VNI West line tentatively marked on the map of Victoria represents very real infrastructure constructed along tracts of land within the bounds of our shire.

“The decisions and actions related to this pathway will have a significant impact on real people, land and livelihoods, as this is front of

mind at all times for both myself and my fellow Councillors.

“We have and will continue to advocate for community impacts to be clearly identified and mitigated, and we will also continue to advocate for benefit sharing and alignment with community needs,” said Cr Haswell.

“Our role with renewable energy proposed developments as a Council is to strongly advocate on behalf of our farming communities and towns within our regulatory and legislative responsibilities.

“Council will act to ensure any renewable energy related impacts are mitigated, and benefits are captured and shared, and we will achieve this by acting as a vital link between our community, renewable energy proponents and government.

“We strongly support our farming communities and advocate to protect our agricultural industry and unique natural values.

“We set expectations for industry and other levels of government to meaningfully engage our community early,

with clarity and respect.

“We engage early and meaningfully with industry and government on projects in the shire and we advocate for community impacts to be clearly identified and mitigated, as well as for benefit sharing and alignment with community needs.

“As above, it is only

reasonable to expect that industry and other levels of government communicate effectively.

“As councillors, we work to these same set expectations and do our best to engage with industry and government on projects within our shire,” added Cr Haswell.

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Ten couples make their debut - Contributed

THE St. Arnaud Uniting Church Debutante Ball was held on Saturday 6th April, in the Stuart Hall, Town Hall St. Arnaud, where a really lovely group of 10 couples made their debut in front of their families and friends.

Dance instructors Carol Reid and Connely Ryan from Birchip taught the group the Merrilyn, Evening 3 Step, Progressive Jive and of course the Pride of Erin, and also the Special Persons dance.

Jennae Polkinghorne had the kids also out on the dance floor, performing the modern dance which is also always a hit with the crowd.

The Committee would like to thank the trainers, DJ Keithy, the suppliers, the Uniting Church Family and most importantly, the Debutantes and Partners for creating a very special and wonderful night.

Above: The recent Debutante Ball. (left to right) Back row: Kynan Torney, George Gorrie, Scarlett Hand, Harrison Meagher, Owen Lowe, Dustyraiyn McIntyre, Hamish Darby, Fraser Burke. Middle row: Ben Greenaway, Ryan Bigmore, Ava Torney, Ava Wilson, Thomas Scarce, Frankie Donald.

Front row: Leila Patton, Gypsy Donald, Abby Weir, Sophie O'Donnell, Adella Burr, Zoe Bryce.

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COVID Updates Buloke will extend an invitation in and Developments VNI West Consultation Rise in cases

BULOKE Shire Council will invite Minister for Climate Action, Energy and Resources Lily D’Ambrosio to their community to meet with to discuss the Victoria to New South Wales Interconnector West (VNI West) Project with Councillors, farmers, and affected ratepayers.

Council resolved to take this action at its 9th May 2024 Ordinary Meeting, discussing the matter at length, concerned about why the government would want to put the route through some of the most highly productive agricultural ground in Victoria.

Mayor Cr Alan

Getley is keen to see the Minister visit Buloke to openly discuss the VNI West Project.

“Councillors have been engaging regularly with our community one on one and at organised meetings over several months and we are hearing loud and clear a degree of dissatisfaction in the level of consultation and clarity around the project.

“We will invite the Minister to come to the

agricultural heartland of Victoria and talk face to face with the community and hear firsthand the concerns around loss of income and production, disruption to farming practices and the wide-ranging concerns held in the community concerning the project”.

Council will write to the Minister’s office extending the invitation and are hopeful of an open and honest dialogue.

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Victoria is experiencing an increase in COVID-19, influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) cases as we head into winter.

Hospitalisations for people with COVID-19 have increased by 30% in the last week, prompting a warning from authorities.

Wastewater testing is also showing high levels of COVID-19 across the state.

Notifications of the influenza virus and RSV have also increased.

COVID-19 notifications remain low in every state.

Residents urged to take precautions Chief Health Officer Clare Looker has issued a warning for Victorians to take steps to protect themselves, and vulnerable community members, from the illnesses.

The steps include wearing a mask, getting vaccinated for COVID19, ensuring there is fresh air indoors, taking RAT tests for COVID-19, staying at home if you have symptoms and taking antiviral tablets if you are eligible.

"If you have symptoms of a respiratory

infection, you should not visit people at risk of severe illness or sensitive settings such as hospitals and aged care facilities," Looker said in a statement.

COVID-19 symptoms remain the same as they were in the pandemic with a runny nose, sore throat, cough, shortness of breath, fever, chills and/or sweats being the indications.

Withdrawal of vaccine on market AstraZeneca has initiated the worldwide withdrawal of its COVID-19 vaccine due to a "surplus of available updated vaccines" since the pandemic.

"As multiple, variant COVID-19 vaccines have since been developed, there is a surplus of available updated vaccines," the Anglo-Swedish pharmaceutical company said.

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Charlton 100 Years Ago: 10th May – 14th May 1924

by Charlton Golden Grains Museum

Weather Wise

Above: 1926 Football Premiers. Back Row: A. Burgess, V. Dew, J. Windsor, W. Wood, F. Nixon, H. Soding, F. Edwards, G. Hayes, G. Hudgson. Centre Row: K. Kennedy, M. Fitzpatrick, J. Ballinger, M. Summers, A. Grantly, R. Curnow, K. Nicholson. Front Row: W. Soding, W. Clark, S. Arundell, T. O’Keefe, P. Hogan.

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The whirligig of time brings many changes (especially of weather) in its train; and Charlton is now enjoying a fine and dry spell, no fall having been recorded since 20th April (15 points).

With 116 points, April proved a much drier month than March, when 361 points were registered; but it was in advance of April 1923, during which there was no rain at all.

For the first four months of 1924, 793 points have been recorded.

Farewell Tributes Members of the Presbyterian Tennis Club and the Mutual Improvement Society assembled to tender a farewell social to an active worker and popular personality in Mr W. Whykes.

It proved to be a “bonzer” evening.

On behalf of the two organisations Mr Henr y Davies had much pleasure in asking Mr Whykes to accept a handsome gold curb watch-chain, and a pipe in case.

In responding Mr Whykes was very modest.

Anything he had done in the interests of the Tennis Club and Society he had regarded as a pleasure and a privilege, not a duty.

A musical programme was given by: Miss Lilian Robertson, Misses Berthe and Billie Reed, Miss Kirk, Messrs W. Morris and G. Broughton.

A dainty supper rounded off the occasion.

Mr Whykes will join the relieving staff of the Bank of Australasia.

Football Junior Association – Delegates from Charlton (Messrs Frank Soding and George Burton), Woosang (Messrs E. White and W. Cossar), and Teddywaddy Rovers (Messrs H. Arnall and H. Sait), met at the Telegraph Hotel.

The chair was occupied by Mr Les Roberts, president.

The radius for each of the teams was fixed as follows:- Charlton, 6 miles (4 permits); Wycheproof, 6 miles (4 permits); Teddywaddy Rovers, 12 miles (4 permits); Woosang, 16 miles (4 permits).

It was decided that the Association matches commence on 7th June.

Terpsichorean Triumph “A splendid success” is the only possible verdict that can be passed on the St Martin’s Annual Ball.

It was the first function of its kind to take place in the new Victoria Hall.

(One uses the term “new” advisedly for the contractor has effected wonderful change for the better in the interi-

or of the building.)

The attendance numbered fully 80 couples, and the 20 feet addition to the length of the floor space met the needs admirably.

From every point of view, especially as regarded the music and the supper, the occasion was most enjoyable.

The success was such that the ball is bound to come out on the right side financially.

The supper-room tables presented a perfect picture, charmingly decorated by the members of the Ladies’ Guild with chrysanthemums, cosmos and smilax.

Wychitella Mr E. Williamson had a narrow escape from serious injury.

He had ridden a load of hay into a shed, and the horse made a plunge, causing Mr Williamson’s head to come into contact with a rafter, and throwing him to the ground.

Fortunately, no serious internal injuries occurred, but Mr Willaimson sustained a number of bruises about the back and head.

Teddywaddy Apropos the Teddywaddy Rovers’ Football Club Ball, we received the following little rhyme: “That happy place we know so well, down Teddywaddy way, Shall once again resound with mirth upon the 9th of May; In Churchill’s barn, renowned of old, for dinkum fun and joy, Bright girls shall sing, ‘God Save the King,’ with a Teddywaddy boy.

Her ladyship, the ‘Maid of Night,’ has promised bright to shine.

And with the myriad star-fires, her silver light entwine.

And thro’ the tangled moonbeams, with maidens sweet and coy, There’ll come by car, from near and far, some interesting boy.

If you would to yourself be true, and help the Club along, At Churchill’s barn, on May the ninth, be there to swell the throng.

Be there and bring along your friends, from distant glen and glade, For there’s nothing half so sweet in life, as a Teddywaddy maid.”

(Information from East Charlton Tribune)

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COMMUNITY UPDATE Nominations for Queen Mary Botanic Gardens Advisory Group The current term for the Queen Mary Botanic Gardens Advisory Group will conclude shortly and Council is currently seeking nominations from community members or re-nominations from current members to join the Queen Mary Botanic Gardens Advisory Group.

Nominations close Wednesday 12 June 2024.

Evaluation criteria: Possess a sound knowledge of the local area and recent involvement in the local community.

Ability to represent issues impacting the local community concerning the management of the requirements of the gardens.

Demonstrate relevant experience in the management of the botanic gardens and cultural heritage values.

Previous experience in working with committees or groups will be well regarded but not essential.

Council Meeting Location The 3 June Council Meeting scheduled to be held in the Council Chamber, Pleasant Creek Historic Precinct, Stawell will now be held at 12.30pm in the Perry Room, St Arnaud Town Hall.

The change in location is due to NBN works being carried out in St Arnaud at the time of the May Council Meeting which was moved to Stawell.

A link to view the meeting online will be available at www.ngshire.vic.gov.au/ Council/Council-Meetings.

Dog Park Safety Off leash areas for dogs offer the freedom of running without constraint, allowing them to play, sniff, chase, roll and romp to their heart’s content.

Community members should keep in mind the following rules when utilising King Georges Park, St Arnaud.

Nominations to join the group are to be sent to heath.pohl@ngshire.vic.gov.au

Stay within voice control distance at all times and ensure your dog is in sight.

For further information call Heath Pohl on 03 5358 8700 or visit www.ngshire.vic.gov.au/Council/Governanceand-transparency/Council-Committees

Carry a leash at all times and use as required.

Expression of Interest: Bulgana Green Power Hub Community Fund Advisory Group Council on behalf of Neoen Australia is now calling for three interested community members to be involved in the Bulgana Green Power Hub (BGPH) Community Benefit Fund Advisory Group.

Are you a person who has a passion for empowering and enabling community groups to be innovative, creative, and sustainable? If so, being a BGPH Community Benefit Fund Advisory Group member is a fantastic opportunity.

Your role as a group member is to be responsible for ensuring that funds committed by Neoen Australia to support community groups and grow the capacity of the region are allocated in a consistent, fair, and transparent manner.

Applications are now open and close on Friday 31 May. You can find more information at https://bit.ly/4btnKom or contact Rachel Whittaker for an expression of interest form on 03 5358 0512 or rachel.whittaker@ngshire.vic.gov.au

Stop your dog from being a nuisance towards other dogs, people, or wildlife.

Not everyone is comfortable with dogs.

Pick up and dispose of your dog’s waste.

This space offers a great chance to get some exercise and contribute to your own health and wellbeing.

Local Area Action Plan Northern Grampians Shire Council is seeking community feedback on the draft Northern Grampians Shire Local Area Action Plan before the plan is endorsed by Council.

Community engagement session to be held: Thursday, 23 May from 4.30pm to 6.30pm Community Meeting Room St Arnaud Town Hall 40 Napier Street, St Arnaud.

Register on Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/89358053 2427?aff=oddtdtcreator We want to know if the Local Area Action Plan reflects the way you want your town and region to develop in the future. If it does or doesn’t fit, we want to know why.

To read the Local Area Action Plan visit www.ngshire.vic.gov.au/Haveyoursay

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by Heather Pritchard

New Post Office Work has commenced on the erection of the new Post Office next to the Town Hall.

Eight men have been employed for six months, the contract price being £4,699.

Electric Light Display Young & Billings, electrical contractors have installed a Phelps power and lighting plant in a shop next to the Mercury Office.

On Saturday night the shop was illuminated by electric light generated on the premises and there will be similar displays every Saturday night to allow townsfolk to view this new convenient way to light your home.

Forged cheque George Best, a farm labourer employed by William Muir of St. Arnaud East stole a blank cheque from Muir’s house and wrote it out to himself for £10 and signed Muir’s name.

He had the cheque cashed at the Town Hall Hotel by the licensee Reg Cooper and sometime later was arrested at the railway station.

When he appeared in court where he was sentenced to nine months hard labour Mr Muir wanted to fight him.

George, who came from England 18 months ago, lost his father and two brothers in the war and his mother and sister have since passed away.

Homing Pigeons The Victorian Homing Pigeon Assoc held a race from St. Arnaud back to Melbourne in which fourteen Metropolitan Clubs participated.

The 1,269 birds arrived by train and were released near the station at 11 am in front of a large crowd.

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Regular competitions for trophies will be held, with no extra charges to enter them.

A fan and balloon race for ladies was won by Mrs Percy Shepherd, prize 5/-.

There was also a

polo match with six men per side, which was won by J Anderson’s team.

Hospital Sunday The St. Arnaud Band collected £23-4-6 at St. Arnaud North at the last Hospital Sunday for the season.

Totals raised in each district – Stuart Mill £41-7-8, Carapooee West £9-11-2, Navarre £29-1-6, Paradise £2912-3, Logan £ 20-15-0, Gre Gre Village £24-610, Emu £37-4-6, Marnoo East £104-10-2, St Arnaud £123-12-6, Coonooer Bridge £6415-8, Yeungroon £42-17-10, Gowar East £44 –10-2, Berr y’s Bridge £21-19-5, Moolerr £43 –11-4, Kooreh £39-16-9, Gooroc £20-11-8, St. Arnaud North £23-2-0.

Deaths Mrs Ellen Richardson wife of Mr J J Richardson of Kerang died leaving eleven children. She was the third daughter of the late James and Catherine Bourke formerly of Swanwater and sister of John Bourke of Darkbonee.

Mrs Elaine Roche wife of L aurence Roche died at Heidelberg age 19 years.

Tennis Church of England 6 sets 41 games beat St. Arnaud North 1 set 26 games.

Mixed doubles Mr Templeman and Miss Bilton [C of E] beat Mr and Miss Pritchard [ST A N] 6-3.

St Patrick’s 5 sets 34 games beat Presbyterians 1 set 21 games Mixed doubles M McKenny and Miss Connellan [St P] beat L Knights and Miss M Ferries [Pres] 6-3.

Next week Church of England and St Patrick’s play for the premiership.

More potatoes L ast week Mr Ferguson brought into the Mercury Office some very fine potatoes and this week Mr A J Raymond has come in to show us some fine specimens he grew.

One stalk of the variety ‘Up –to - Date’ yielded 18 lbs of potatoes and another variety ‘Carmen’s’ grew seven potatoes weighing 11 lbs on one plant.

Sales Furniture sale for Hugh Hurren, Napier St South.

B Hoare sold 95 acres at Gowar to George Spence.

Logan sheep sale 1.136 sold.

St. Arnaud 50 Years Ago: May 1974

by Heather Pritchard

Engagements Janice Russell and Paul Phelps.

Marie McKew and Mark Anderson.

Weddings Dianne Cummings and John Giblet.

Gregory Schulz and Faye Sutton.

25th Wedding Anniversary.

Mona and Peter Robinson.

40th Weddings Anniversary.

Mr and Mrs G M Smith.

Births Kevin and Leone Ward a son, Nathaniel Joseph.

Gary and Lynn Box a son, Peter Robert.

Ern and Thelma Arnold a son, Glenn Stuart.

Ray and Gloria Armstrong nee Medlyn, a son Neil Matthew.

Rhonda and Ray Corbett a daughter, Sally Clare.

Robert and Marie Hufer a daughter, Sarah Mary.

Anton and Hettie Van Kollenburg a son Leon Anthony.

Wayne and Clare Casey a son Grant Daniel.

Kevin and Maureen Wescott a son Luke James.

Graeme and Dianne Medlyn a son Matthew Ralph.

Peter and Desma Payne a daughter.

21st Birthdays Shirley Reid and Raymond Payne.

Deaths.

James Male age 82.

Robert Canning age 76.

Mrs Winifred Healy age 78.

Who wouldn’t want a King and Queen to visit their town THE invitation is in and St. Arnaud’s Bible Museum has now been advised that they are on the ‘seriously consider’ list, or a short-list, of places to visit by King Charles, if and when considering his cancer diagnosis, in October 2024.

The invitation is for the King to re-open the Bible Museum and the Australian Prime Minister has sent the list on to Buckingham Palace, where it is being ‘seriously considered’.

It has been quite some time since a King and Queen last visited regional Victoria and the ladies of the Bible Museum are now preparing their property, especially out the front, for a royal visit, and would like to give the town as much notice as possible, that this could be on the cards.

This is a visit that could really put St Arnaud in the international spotlight, and we would encourage others to consider improving their street frontages.

Volunteers to help with the Bible Museum’s re-opening preparations, especially in the Butterfly Garden, would be gratefully appreciated and the contact numbers are 0499 545 149 or 03 5495 1169 As one local said to the ladies at the Bible Museum, this is the best news he had heard in ages.

The Invitation The following is an excerpt from the invitation: “We wish to invite HRH King Charles III and HRH Queen Camilla to officially open the Bible Museum and Butterfly Garden, in St Arnaud, Victoria, if he is well enough to visit Australia later this year.

“The museum was open prior to COVID, but our re-opening plans were delayed due to flooding and renovations.

“The Bible Museum

is the only one in Australia and was visited by the Victorian State Governor, Governor Alex Chernov, in 2012.

“As far as we are aware, the King has never visited a Bible Museum.

“We have Australia’s largest private collection of Bibles, from all over the world, including an extensive collection of Royalty Bibles and many historical artefacts.

“The State Governor stayed for 90 minutes, which disrupted his schedule, as he was only supposed to visit for 30 minutes, but said he found it unique and very interesting.

“As head of the Church of England, King Charles is known for his keen interest in religion and faith and also gardens.

“In 2011 the Prince's Trust invited us to the commemoration of the 400th Anniversary of the King James Bible in London, but we were unfortunately unable to attend.

“St. Arnaud is a classic Australian country town, with many historic lace verandahs, farmers wearing Akubra's, large CWA and dogs on utes.

“The town last had a royal visit over 100 years ago, which is a long time between drinks.

“The town has had two '1 in 100 year' floods in the last 12 years, one of which happened since the pandemic, so it is desperately in need of a miracle of Biblical proportions, which a visit from the King and Queen would be.

“St. Arnaud is located midway between

Thrills and Spills with “The Fall Guy” at St. Arnaud Cinema THE Fall Guy, Colt Seavers, has been through the worst of his career, and leaves the dangerous movie-stunt business to get his life back so he can focus on his physical and mental health.

An unplanned situation arises, and he is drafted back into the profession.

Called upon once more, by a big film studio, this time it is when the front-line star of a movie production suddenly disappears.

As the mystery deepens surrounding the missing actor, Colt now becomes centre-stage of the action.

The stuntman soon finds himself ensnared in a sinister plot that

pushes him to the edge of a fall more dangerous than any stunt he has ever had to endure.

This thriller/action movie will have you on the edge of your seat as the actors’ performances lead the way with enough excitement and entertainment to get your heart pumping.

Screening takes place at 7.30 pm on Friday 17th May at St. Arnaud Community Cinema and Sunday 19th May at 2.00 pm.

Bendigo and Horsham, about a 90 minute drive north of Ballarat through attractive bushland and farms, past the Pyrenees hills.

“There is a helipad at the local hospital and an airstrip which is used for small planes.

“The whole town would, of course, pull out all stops for a visit from the King and Queen, and it would give the royal couple the opportunity to see an authentic Aussie bush town and country welcome”.

Above: The ‘coronation window’ at the Bible Museum.

VNI West Environment Effects Statement Local communities will have the opportunity to provide feedback on VNII West as the project goes through a comprehensive Environment Effects Statement (EES) process over the next two years.

The EES is a rigorous process to assess the potential impacts of major projects in ). As part of the Victoria, overseen by the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP).

EES process, TCV will carry out extensive technical and environmental al studies along with landholder, community and Traditional Owner consultation to assess ssess the potential impacts of the project and identify mitigation measures.

Studies will be wide-ranging, and will assess areas such as:

Social

Air quality

Economic

Bushfire

Land use and planning

Agricultural and forestry

Noise and vibration

Greenhouse gas and climate change

Surface water and groundwater

Transport

Flooding

Biodiversity

Landscape and visual amenity

Aboriginal cultural heritage

Historic heritage

Geology

Electrical and magnetic fields

Aviation

The full range of matters to be investigated will be developed by DTP in a document known as the “draft scoping requirements”. DTP will release the draft scoping requirements for public comment, providing the community with the opportunity to provide feedback before the scoping requirements are finalised and issued by the Minister for Planning.

Further information regarding the VNI West EES process can be found in our fact sheet on the TCV website and on the DTP website at www.planning.vic.gov.au To register for regular VNI West project updates, visit the TCV website or email enquiries@ transmissionvictoria.com.au

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John McVitty is hanging up the overalls JOHN McVitty is a dedicated, loyal and trustworthy father and friend, caring for the community of St. Arnaud.

John began at the age of 15 years in November 1955 as a motor mechanic, and then a used car salesman; he was a Yamaha motor bike dealer from 1980 to 1984.

He was a controller

for the State Emergency Ser vice, on the Council of the St. Arnaud Board and community bus runs.

For relaxation, John McVitty began shooting in 1965 and still does to this present

day as an AA Grade Shooter.

Through the St. Arnaud Gun Club John organised shooting squad events, ran those events and advised school students on firearm safety.

He is a man of many attributes.

John’s wife Joy, and their two daughters

Lynda and Julie, have been there through thick and thin in their day to day lives and are still going strong.

John at the age of 84, committed throughout his life doing a ‘9-to-5’ job.

That is dedication; always available to provide a service to his friends and fellow community members.

He is finally hanging up the overalls after 68 years in the automotive industry working in his business J.A. & E.J. McVitty Automobile Engineers.

History of John’s business

Above: John McVitty, standing outside his automotive business.

The establishment was previously owned

by Dick Pettit as Vacuum Oil Company, then it changed hands to Jack McVitty in 1958.

The company then changed to Mobil Oil Australia in the late 1960s.

The first iconic Pegasus appeared on the Mobil visual identify in 1904 and was a representation of strength and courage.

Pegasus ‘the red horse’ was deemed the perfect choice to symbolize the ideas of speed and power for

the discerning consumers of automotive oil and petrol.

Pegasus made its first showing as early as 1911.

Oil Company in 1866 and the company launched a widereaching identify program to emphasise the Mobil trade name.

Mobil

Tom Geismar, a designer in New York created the Mobil logo in 1964 and Exxon’s XTO Energy bought Mobil in 1999.

Mobil celebrated 100 years since the founding and corporation of the Vacuum

Above: John McVitty.

Red Circle of Safety The idea of the red O reinforces a design concept to use circular canopies, pumps and display elements for a distinctive and attractive look.

Harmonizing heritage: sharing of stories behind St. Arnaud’s grand piano ST. ARNAUD Arts Council is undertaking a community project in dedication to past Arts Council member and dearly loved member of our community, John Dods.

- Contributed During his time in St. Arnaud John strongly encouraged and supported local and touring artists to visit St. Arnaud and perform.

In 2008 he and few

other music enthusiasts from the Arts Council instigated the purchase of our own grand piano which lives in the Town Hall.

This purchase was

made possible by a grant from the Northern Grampians Shire and local community members and businesses purchased a ‘key’.

This September St. Arnaud Arts Council will be hosting an evening celebrating the music of the piano throughout the decades from

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musician and performer Damon Smith and his touring band performing ‘Piano Palooza’.

Damon will be paying homage to small town pianos and the St. Arnaud Arts Council would like to acknowledge the contribution that our local people made towards the purchase of our piano.

In celebrating the grand piano with Piana Palooza live theatre show the St. Arnaud Arts Council would also like to find some of the rich local stories behind the Grand Piano or of past performances that were memorable to our town’s history.

Stories or events that featured the piano, achievements and personal triumphs that have been part of its use.

If anyone has a tale to tell, some programs from shows they have

Above: Tanya Watts (left) and Marg Batters President with framed photo of John Dods at the Shire Cafe. seen or local information that could be included it would be greatly appreciated.

Please forward all information to secretary Tanya Watts at tanyaa_w@hotmail.co m or we can arrange a time to sit and chat

and share these stories if preferred.

The Arts Council is looking forward to working with the St. Arnaud Historical Society, St. Arnaud Cinema and all the past contributors who donated to the piano

we have today.

The evening has been made possible from grants received from Northern Grampians Shire and Regional Arts Victoria and will be held on Friday 13th September.

In The Paddock NFF condemns Government’s shock timeline for live sheep phase-out THE National Farmers' Federation (NFF) says farmers have been left shocked after Agriculture Minister Murray Watt announced a radical 4-year timeline to phase out live sheep exports.

The group has slammed the move, which it says ignores industry advice that such a rapid timeline would spell a catastrophe for farming communities, for animal welfare, and for Australia’s global trading partnerships.

“Murray Watt has decided to book us on the express train to disaster, but this isn’t the final chapter in this story.

“We’ll keep fight-

ing,” NFF CEO Tony Mahar committed. “$20 million a year is pitiful.

“It’s cents in the dollar compared to what farmers have invested in their businesses, and it doesn’t touch the sides of an industry that will add billions to our economy in the coming years.

“It's a devastating slap in the face when you consider they squandered $6 million just to produce this

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The NFF accused the Government of treating victims of the policy with utter contempt by failing to properly consult, refusing to share the report, and announcing the paltry package just days before the budget unveiling.

The false rhetoric from the Government about wanting to work collaboratively with industry is disgusting and disingenuous.

"Fresh from handshaking and smiles in Rockhampton, the Minister has flown straight to WA and dropped a bombshell on our farmers.

“From the very start,

this Government's conduct and mistreatment of farmers on this issue has been an absolute disgrace.

"It also shows a stunning disregard for the situation unfolding on the ground in WA – where emergency task forces are scrambling and hotlines are lighting up to help producers through a crippling tough patch," he said.

The NFF reiterated that the stakes of this policy extend well beyond just the economic and social impacts in Australia.

“This is not just a betrayal of Australian farmers.

“It runs directly counter to our national

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“We’re turning our back on crucial Middle Eastern partners who have pleaded for this trade to continue.

“It also shows complete ignorance to the real-world implications of a ban, which will inevitably lead to poorer animal welfare outcomes.

“This doesn’t end the global demand for live sheep.

“Today’s announcement just sentences foreign sheep to the practices we banned a decade ago," Mr Mahar added.

The NFF warned that the announcement legitimises extreme animal activism at the expense of farmers and their families, demonstrating that no agricultural industry is truly safe from ideology-driven policies if it means scoring political points.

“This is what happens when you pander to fringe activists and sideline the grown-ups.

“They’ve adopted this misguided crusade and decided to trade

the livelihoods of regular working people in WA for inner city votes on the East Coast.

“It’s a wretched political act.

"Make no mistake, this battle is far from over.

“We will not rest until this misguided policy is overturned, and we urge everyone, especially in the west,

to keep fighting tooth and nail.

"I’d say to farmers – stand tall and don’t lose hope.

“We’re proud of the vital role we play in feeding and clothing people all around the world.

“We will not allow this Government's sucking up to activists rob us of that pride."

Farmer-friendly mental health support…what do farmers want?

FOR most, farming in Australia is a great way of life, but at times it can also be physically and psychologically tough. So, when things get overly stressful, who do farmers turn to for support?

Finding out what farmers want in terms of mental health support is the focus of a new University of South Australia study, with researchers looking to establish who farmers turn to once they’ve exhausted their personal coping systems through family and friends.

Led by Associate Professor Kate Gunn and the ifarmwell team at UniSA, the study is supported by National Farmers Federation, the National Centre for Farmer Health, and Lifeline Australia.

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Week ending Wednesday 8 May2024 — By Glendon Hancock THE Australian wool market has been unable to maintain the positive tone evident at the end of the previous series, recording losses this week, again heavily influenced by currency movement.

The national offering fell below 40,000 bales for the second consecutive selling series, 38,476 bales were on offer, of which just over 90% was sold.

After the Australian dollar climbed above 66 US cents before the opening lot, losses were expected when the market opened.

These expectations were realised from the first lot, and by the end of the first selling day the individual Micro Price Guides (MPGS) for merino fleece had fallen by between 2 and 46 cents, across the three selling centres.

With downward movement in the other sectors, the AWEX Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) was pushed down by 14 cents.

Due to the strengthening of the Australian dollar when viewed in US dollar terms the market improved.

The EMI climbed by 6 US cents.

The second selling day the market settled somewhat, again heavily influenced by currency, as the Australian dollar eased before the start of the second day.

The merino fleece MPG movements for day two ranged between minus 33 and plus 11 cents.

The EMI dropped by a further 4 cents, while in USD terms the EMI lost 5 cents.

The EMI closed the week at 1,134 cents, a fall of 18 cents.

In USD terms the EMI

National Offering Centre North South West Total

Week 45 45 45

Days 7, 8 May 7, 8 May 7, 8 May

Offering 9,776 20,543 8,157 38,476

Future Offerings Week

46

14, 15 May

Source - AWEX

39,420

rose by the barest of margins, closing one cent higher at 746 US cents.

After rising for five consecutive selling days, the EMI has since gone on a five selling day downward run, losing a total of 43 cents across these sales, a crop of 3.7%.

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

There are currently 39,420 bales on offer in Sydney, Melbourne and Fremantle.

Melbourne Ind. 1107M -23 16.5 1781n 17 1682 -31 17.5 1595 -28 18 1501 -37 18.5 1436 -31 19 1388 -22 19.5 1350 -22 20 1331 -27 21 1308 -20 22 1306 -8 23 24 25 689n -10 26 505 -35 28 350 -10 30 330 -8 32 288 -2 MC 738n -18

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Ridley has been an integral part of Australian agriculture for over 30 years. Our purpose is to lead animal nutrition by solving the production challenges of today and tomorrow.

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Mill Production Operator to join our team in St Arnaud.

The successful applicant will initially commence employment as part of our team as a general mill hand in our feed manufacturing operation.

In return for your skills and commitment, Ridley AgriProducts offers a supportive team environment, great culture and excellent benefits.

Key responsibilities for this position include: • General Process - meeting daily production and quality targets • Unloading and loading trucks • Forklift operations • General cleaning of the workplace • Operation of the grain intake system including testing of grains • Accurate dip measurements and assistance with inventory control including stocktakes The key skills required for this role include: • Be able to work shift work and overtime • Good communication skills • Physically fit to undertake manual and repetitive tasks • Be a team player, reliable and self-motivated • Basic computer skills • Current driver’s licence & forklift licence (desirable) To apply, please visit www.ridley.com.au/about /vacancies and provide your resume. Open to applicants with Australian unrestricted work rights only.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to undertake a comprehensive pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing) and police check.

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DEATH CARROLL - David Edward ‘Darby’ 31-3-1944 – 9-5-2024 Loving husband to Joan and father to Sharon, Andrea (dec) and Lauren.

Thank you for all the years we shared and the love you gave, the way you cared, in our hearts you’ll always stay, loved and remembered every day.

Loved son of James and Ella (both dec) and brother and brother-inlaw of Jimmy (dec), Billy (dec) and Margaret, Splinter and Heather, Winnie and Harold, Marie and Wally (dec), Lynette and Gary (dec).

Resting Peacefully

Notification of VNI West Field Surveys Transmission Company Victoria (TCV) is undertaking a program of geological field investigations in the VNI West project draft corridor.

The soil and rock sampling will further inform TCV’s understanding of the region’s geology and assist in route refinement across the broader draft corridor for the VNI West project. TCV will drill 27 boreholes in total, each around 100mm (10cm) in diameter and no more than 35m in depth.

Studies are scheduled to take place in Northern Grampians Shire until ! .(5 1*! 2024.

The program of geotechnical field work will take place on public land and has been planned in consultation with relevant local authorities with all required permits in place. TCV does not anticipate major disruptions to local traffic or uncomfortable levels of noise while work is underway.

TCV’s contractors work in line with the Australian Drilling Industry Association’s guidelines and boreholes are remediated directly after each survey concludes.

Locations have been selected with consideration to accessibility and roadway safety. The route for the new transmission lines has not been finalised, and these surveys are not indicative of where project infrastructure, such as towers, will be located.

More information about field surveys can be found on the TCV website. Questions about any aspect of VNI West can be directed to TCV via the contact details below.

Field survey information: www.transmissionvictoria.com.au/about/planned-field-survey-activities Freecall: 1800 824 221 Email: enquiries@transmissionvictoria.com.au Website: transmissionvictoria.com.au

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DEATH GREENALL - Lorys Elizabeth With heavy hearts, we recognise the passing of Lorys, a beloved member of our community.

Lorys left us with cherished memories and a profound legacy of service. Throughout her life, Lorys exemplified dedication and kindness, touching the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her.

As a devoted member and Secretary of the St Arnaud Lawn Tennis Club, and later as an integral part of the Kara Kara Association, she made enduring contributions that will be remembered for generations to come.

Lorys will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all those whose lives she touched. Though she may no longer be with us in person, her spirit will continue to inspire us.

May she rest in peace.

Lorys served as a Club Member and Secretary from 1986 to 1993, and again from 2003 until her passing. In acknowledgment of her exceptional service, she was bestowed with a Life Membership of the Kara Kara Association in 2002.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude for her invaluable contributions.

Lorys will forever remain in the hearts of her Tennis Family, Committee, and Members of the St. Arnaud Lawn Tennis Club.

GREENALL - Lorys So go and run free with the angels Dance around the golden clouds For the Lord has chosen you to be with him And we should feel nothing but proud Although he has taken you from us And our pain a lifetime will last Your memory will never escape us But make us glad for the time we did have.

Brian and Gloria GREENALL - Lorys The congregation of St Arnaud Church of Christ expresses its sadness at the loss of Lorys Greenall, a long standing and valued member of our church family, and an active member of the local community.

We extend our sympathy and support to Stephen and extended families.'

Jesus said, "I am the resurrection and the life.

Those who believe in me, even though they die, yet will they live". Gospel of John 11:25.

CHURCH NOTICES

ST. ARNAUD UNITING CHURCH Sunday 19th May ST. ARNAUD 9.30am Peter Welch PARISH OFFICE Chris & Rob Batters Pastorial Co-ordinators Enquiries 5495 6223

CHURCH NOTICES ST. ARNAUD CHURCH OF CHRIST

GREENALL - Lorys Councillors and staff of Buloke Shire Council send their deepest condolences to husband Stephen, family, and friends of Lorys Greenall.

Lorys gave great service to the Shire of Charlton and Buloke Shire Council for more than 30 years and her dedication and friendship is remembered fondly.

Cnr. Queens Ave & Alma St. Hearing the Good News of Jesus Thurs. 16th May 10.30 a.m.

Faith Group recess Sun. 19th May 10.00 a.m.: Worship & Communion Speaker: David Tolputt (Ararat) “Walking the Bend” discussion and lunch to follow Enquiries: Brian Eccles Ph: 5495 2267

DISTRICT CATHOLIC CHURCHES East Wimmera Parish BIRCHIP

Sunday May 19th 8.30am

FUNERAL CARROLL A service to celebrate Darby’s life will be held in the Kell Funerals Chapel THURSDAY May 16th at 11.30am. A private cremation will then be held.

In lieu of flowers Donations to Coates Hostel.

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Gregory ‘Greg’ Leonard JP The following is an excerpt from the ‘Royal Victorian Association of Honorary Justices’ the peak membership body for Victoria’s Justice of the Peace and Bail Justice volunteers and it reads: In Memory 14/3/1956 to 3/10/2023 67 years Former President RVAHJ Wyndham Branch Sincere condolences to the family on the sudden and unexpected passing of Greg.

Greg not only lived for his family but for his community.

Greg was a ministerial Chauffeur for the Department of Premier and Cabinet for

Above: The late Greg Leonard, son of John and Heather of St. Arnaud over 35 years with his last role driving the Treasurer of Victoria between 2006 and 2010.

Not many can boast serving three past Premiers of Victoria including John Cain, Joan Kirner and Steve Bracks and he was in the entourage of vehicles for President Bush in 1992.

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Above: Students at Catholic Schools in the district gathered to celebrate Catholic Education Week.

Local Schools Gather to Celebrate Catholic Education Week CATHOLIC Schools in the district have gathered at St. Joseph’s School Charlton to celebrate Catholic Education Week last week.

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Birthday wishes to: May 16th Shane Birthisel Glenda O’Neill Snow Williams Katrina Baldwin May 17th Carol Mc Swain Zach Notting Kane Wilson May 18th Brian O’Donnell Terry McSwain

mittee • Yerambooee Community Centre Committee • Volunteer for L2P Program Wyndham City Council • Volunteer Security/doorman Richmond Football Club • Greg volunteering to play Santa to hundreds of children The loss of Greg will be felt deeply across so many organisations.

He was tireless in his support and love for others.

On behalf of Wyndham JPs and the many organisations he served, I express my thanks to Greg for his relentless contributions to service, his kindness, sense of humour, and giving so much of his time to help others.

RIP Greg.

Kim McAliney BJ JP

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After he retired, Greg contributed so much to his community in a volunteer capacity, which is a testament to his character.

Greg’s list of voluntary roles is expansive, including – • Justice of the Peace (18 years) • Independent Third Person / Office of Public Advocate, protecting the rights of those who have a disability and youth • Conducting signings at Wyndham North Police Station and Tarneit Community Centre • Committee member which helped establish a program for the deaf at a local primary school.

• Member Craigieburn CFA Fire Brigade • Broadmeadows Multicultural Early Learning Centre Com-

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CHURCH NOTICES

Christ Church Old Cathedral Friday 17th 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

Obituary

Staff and students from St Mary’s Donald and St Patrick’s St Arnaud arrived in time to celebrate Mass together, led by Fr Gerry Prunty.

During the Mass Mr Murray MacDonald, DOBCEL Education Consultant, presented a very special award to a very surprised, Mrs Cathryn Harrington-Cumming from St Mary’s School Donald, in recognition of 30 years of service to Catholic Education.

After Mass, the principals of each school planted a native tree each, to mark the 150th Anniversary of the formation of the Ballarat Diocese.

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St. Arnaud travel to Charlton for Indoor Bowls FIVE members from the St. Arnaud Indoor Bowling Club travelled to Charlton on Sunday 5th - Contributed May 2024 to take part in their Open Day for the Season.

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The Charlton Indoor Bowling Club invited bowlers from Boor t, Wedderburn and St. Arnaud to join them for their Open Day and Charlton’s President Greg Wain welcomed the 25 players for a social afternoon of bowling.

Va l O’Connor (Charlton) was invited to open the day by rolling Kitty down the mat and Dot Baldwin (St. Arnaud) to put down the first bowl.

The eight teams were then announced and bowling got underway.

Teams were very close with scoring, making it for an interesting afternoon and also to see who would come out as the winners.

Overall, no team won all three games and there were five drawn games.

At the end of bowling, a scrumptious afternoon tea was put on by the Club, then President Greg announced the winners and runners up.

The winners for the day with 32 points were Bob Nicholls (S) (Wedderburn), Gwen Parker (Boort) and Brad Chester (Charlton).

They played a draw in the first game with nine points each and four ends each.

In the second game they got home with ten points to seven points and four ends.

The third game was another draw with six points each and four ends each.

The runners up with 28 points were Flo Andison (S) (St. Arnaud), Wendy Mills

(Boort), Denise McDougal (Boort) and Jenny Walsh (Charlton).

They drew in their first game with nine points each and four ends each.

The second game they lost six points to eleven points with three ends.

They then managed to win the third game eleven points to seven points with six ends.

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Two mens pairs and two ladies pairs.

The first game saw both men’s teams battle it out in a tight game ending in a very fitting draw.

Congratulations to the team of Lyle Streeter and Gary McClelland on two wins and a draw.

Some ends saw the bowls seem to be afraid of the kitty, not wanting to get very close at all.

The championship points race is very close with Gar y McClelland on 23, then Malcolm Campbell and Heather Cooper right on his heels on 22 ½.

Bowlers are reminded that next week is supper night.

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board event The 2024 Inter-hotels’ Pool Comp. Mewkill at St. Arnaud Golf

ROUND Two of the Inter-Hotels’ Pool Competition was played on Wednesday, 8th May and the Royal One combination, without last year’s David Harvey Shield winner Daniel Needs, began their title defence when they travelled to the wilds of the Avoca Forest to do battle with the Logan team who were still licking their wounds after last week’s road trip. - by Bob Wooley It was on this day eighty years ago that General Dwight D. Eisenhower declared that the 5th June, 1944, would be D-Day however the impatient Royalists were not intending to delay their accumulation of points for that length of time but there was to be an eerie parallel to the Normandy invasion where weather caused a postponement to the next day.

At the Pub in the Scrub there was a delay while some necessary adjustments were required to the pool table however once hostilities commenced the Royalists quickly gained the upper hand and at the top of the second round were leading by four games to one after Dave Russ had polished off Shaun McNaulty but they

then hit the barbed wire as Mitch Phillips fell before the cue of Ben Pell and Logan General Keith Turner squared his match with Thomas Watts however it was to become a rout as the Royal’s Sam Postlethwaite dispatched Jason McNaulty and Tom eliminated Keith in the third round before going on to win both doubles and secure the match by eight games to three.

Biggest win of the night was attained by the Country Club One side who visited the Farmers’ Arms hotel to take on their number Two team and when their crusty captain Paul Mullins had crushed his cute counterpart Alayne Cunningham and Des “dead caterpillar” Moulday had accounted for Ruby Smith they were leading by five

games to two with the other two matches even, Logan Hines and Luke Pole for the Farmers’ against Troy Shields and Jacob Vanrenen respectively.

Troy and Jacob then went on to win both encounters and victory in both doubles ensured that the Mean Machine maintained a high percentage with a ten games to two thumping.

To conclude an unpalatable evening for the Farmers’ Arms pub their number one side ventured to the land of the long brown fairways to take on the Countr y Club Two team and knew that they were in more strife than the government when their top gun, Leigh Watkins, was gunned down in straight sets by floggers and rollers’ captain Harley Durward.

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It was to be a tale of woe for the Sporting Club team when they visited the Royal hotel to take on their number Two side for the first match of the season on the Royal baize.

For the visitors, the only one who was to taste any success was to be Reg Nazifouski as he

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Hockey raises awareness of Breast Cancer SAINTS Hockey were put in full force raising awareness for Breast Cancer Network Australia, as the home team, Saints players wore pink socks.

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Above: Underage Girls in full force with their pink socks and touch of pink for BCNA. (left to right): Mara Reynolds, Allegra Decker, Brisbane Nielsen, Hannah Stones, Amelia Watts and Bella Bigmore.

Above: Saints Addison Wright takes control of the ball as Donald’s Victory Davis tries to intercept supported by team mate Hayley Cumming in the womens match.

Right: All smiles and rugged up to watch the Mens hockey match is (left to right) Carmen Abbott, Leanne Burke, Jayde Burke-Abbott and son Luca.

It was a fantastic night out at Lord Nelson Park under lights - it was a spectacle!

Congratulations to everyone involved across the St. Arnaud Saints FNH it was a great community event!

Thanks to Casey B and Erin D for decking the shed out in pink!

To celebrate Women in Sport in honour of BCNA pink towels were embroidered and donated by RAMJAC, and awarded to Best on Ground for each team for the Womens Match as decided by the Umpires. Trinity Cooper (Donald) and Kate Gifford (St. Arnaud).

Results: Minkey: Moolerr Olives Hockey Drinker - Torah Watts, Graeme Male Real Estate - Emily Kirk, MCL Legal - Ivy Ezard, PhysioBiz Wristband - Chad Polkinghorne.

U12's: 9-0 Six2Six - Eloise Green, Parkview - Lewis Lowe, STAFNHC Canteen - Patrick Zsigmond Goals: Sam Greenaway (3), Lewis Lowe (3), Finn Evans, Lewis Ezard, Patrick Zsigmond.

Underage: 4-1 The Shire Cafe - Amelia Watts, Parkview - Mara Reynolds, STAFNHC Canteen - Jack Batters Goals: Austin Lowe (3), Duncan Kirk.

Women: 4-0 St. Arnaud Sporting Club - Addison Wright, PhyisoBiz - Sophie Male, Country Kitchen - Kate Gifford, Knights Keeping It Real - Nic Kirk (Tech Bench Skills) Goals: Kate Gifford (3), Brylea Knight Men: 1-3 St. Arnaud Sporting Club - Dave Reynolds, PhyisoBiz - Russell Marland, Country Kitchen - Pat Knights, Knights Keeping It Real - Christopher Chaplin Goals: Evan Douglas

North Central Hockey Association results round 5 Under 12 Boort 0 Wycheproof-Narraport 4, Charlton 1 Birchip Watchem 0, St. Arnaud 9 Donald 0, Underage: Boort 2 Wycheproof-Narraport 1, Charlton 0 Birchip Watchem 0, St. Arnaud 4 Donald 1, Women: Boort 1 Wycheproof-Narraport 7, Charlton 13 Birchip Watchem 0, St. Arnaud 4 Donald 0, Men: Boort 6 Wycheproof-Narraport 3, Charlton 5 Birchip Watchem 0, St. Arnaud 1 Donald 3

Above: Rebecca Reynolds (right) presented the Best on Ground for each team for the Womens Match, (above) Kate Gifford St. Arnaud and (below) Trinity Cooper Donald.

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Under 17 Saints march all over Donald AFTER coming off a loss in the previous round the Saints turned up ready and determined to redeem themselves.

The spectacle of an af ternoon game seemed to suit the Saints who came out with energy and enthusiasm.

In the first minutes of the game the St. Arnaud midfield won the footy.

The ball quickly moved to the forward line where George Gorrie was waiting to score the first goal in the game, followed quickly by two more goals kicked by George.

The scoring for the Saints continued with the quarter ending St. Arnaud 5-3-33 to Donald 0.

St. Arnaud continued their dominant performance with their midfield players Chase Zander, Frankie Donald, Ben Greenway and Sean Bridgeman winning the contest to lead the way.

Kynan Torney kicked a long goal to start the 2nd quarter.

Bob Donald’s movement and speed in the forward line had him get on the scoreboard as well.

The quarter ended with St. Arnaud 8-6-54 to Donald 0.

At half time Coach Harley Durwood decided to give the players in the backline a run

Excellent turnout for St. Arnaud Ladies Golf LAST Wednesday saw the best field of ladies turn out for the day’s event Stroke and Club Medal for some time.

One of the newer members Marg McRae had a great day winning with 65 nett and 44 stableford points which won her the monthly club medal.

Runner-up was Marilyn Knights with 69 nett.

Winner of the 9 hole event was Rhonda Pole with 33½ nett.

Nearest the pins 6th Rhonda Pole, 8th Jenny Lanyon, 18th Sally Saw. St. Arnaud were hosts for the second round of pennant and it was good to see the club house a hive of activity before hit off with Marg Proctor’s famous biscuits on the menu with a welcome cuppa.

In the morning St. Arnaud 1 lost to Charlton 2, and in the afternoon St. Arnaud 3 defeated Sea Lake 0.

in the forward line making several changes to positioning.

Donald looked like scoring several times in the 3rd quarter but the backline held strong with Aidan Wickham intercepting several kicks to stop every attack.

St Arnaud continued their strong team effort finishing the quarter on 10-8-68 to Donald 0.

Late in the last

quarter Donald made it on the scoreboard with a point followed quickly by a goal.

The final score St. Arnaud 13-10-88 defeated Donald 1-2-8.

The Saints’ resounding victory will take them into a two week bye.

Goal Kickers: Bob Donald 3, George Gorrie 3, Aidan Wickham 1, Austin Lowe 1, Chad Hendy 1, Frankie Donald 1,

- Contributed Kynan Torney 1, Ryan Bigmore 1, Rylan Leach 1.

Best Players: 1. J&B Beggs- Frankie Donald 2. Croplands- Kynan Torney 3. Uniting ChurchAidan Wickham 4. Parkview Baker y- Harrison Meagher 5. CanteenBob Donald 6. Sonya’s Hair Director’sHamish Darby 7. MCL Legal- Chase Zander.

Above: Saints’ Austin Lowe gets a handball away, backed up by team mate Hamish Tannock.

PHOTO: Tara Lowe

North-Central Football Roundup Goldacres Seniors

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

4.2 8.6 14.14 23.19 (157) CHARLTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.2 2.2 3. 4 6. 6 (42) Goals for Birchip-Watchem: Ben Edwards 8, Nicholas Rippon 5, Joseph Reid 3, Meyrick Buchanan 2, Darcy Reid 2, Lachy Foott, Marshall Rippon.

For Charlton: Christopher Gavaghan 3, Mitchell Collins, Darcy McCallum.

Best for Birchip-Watchem: Nicholas Rippon, Joseph Reid, Ben Edwards, Darcy Reid, Hamish Hosking, Angus Butterfield.

For Charlton: Tyler Fehsler, Jed Thompson, Ben Lanyon, Tom Finlay, Elliott Fitzpatrick, Christopher Gavaghan.

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

3.2 7.4 10.8 15.9 (99) NULLAWIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.2 5.4 8.7 10.11 (71) Goals for Sea Lake-Nandaly: Joshua Jenkins 9, Billy McInnes 2, Thomas Cox, Wade Donnan, Tyson McKenzie, Adam Pattison.

For Nullawil: Jack Exell 3, Mitch Farmer 3, Nicholas Grigg, David Isbister, Nicholas Keogh, Adam Thomson.

Best for Sea Lake-Nandaly: Joshua Jenkins, Luke Martin, Lachy McClelland, Max Cahoon, Wade Donnan, Chase Tait.

For Nullawil: Dean Putt, Matthew Wade, Lucas Caccaviello, David Isbister, Jack Exell, Matt Quigley.

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

5.1 7.2 9. 4 11.8 (74) WYCHEPROOF-NARRAPORT . . . . . . . .

1.6 5.7 6.10 10.12 (72) Goals for Boort: Jordan Bell 2, Tom Potter 2, Jhye Baddeley-Kelly, Ethan Coleman, Jarrod Fitzpatrick, Frasier Holland, James Keeble, Natnael McLaren, Will Perryman.

For Wycheproof-Narraport: Matthew Trzeciak 5, Nicholas Grabowski 4, Maysen Murgov.

Best for Boort: James Keeble, Jordan Bell, Tom Potter, Jhye Baddeley-Kelly, James Wilson, James Byrne.

For Wycheproof-Narraport: Thomas Trewin, Matthew Trzeciak, Nicholas Grabowski, Spencer Allan, Trevor Rumbold, Daniel Bibby.

DONALD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.3 8.6 11.8 14.10 (94) ST ARNAUD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.2 4.2 5.6 7.8 (50) Goals for Donald: Trent Grant 5, Dale Kerr 3, Blake Grant 2, Josh Potter 2, Cooper Anderson, Ryley Barrack.

For St Arnaud: Jake Hicks 3, Mitch Egan 2, Brayden Phillips, Jacob Tillig.

Best for Donald: Ryan Hards, Dale Kerr, Andrew Browne, Trent Grant, Blake Grant, Hayden Geddes.

For St Arnaud: Mitch Egan, Tom Myers, Brayden Phillips, Kurtis Torney, Scott Driscoll, Owen Lowe.

BYE: Wedderburn.

Haeusler’s Reserves

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

3.1 6.3 12.4 14. 5 (89) CHARLTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.1 7.2 7.5 12.10 (82) Goals for Birchip-Watchem: Matthew Berry 4, David Ferrier 2, Jack Ryan 2, Tison Wiantara 2, Bodie Colbert, Thomas Jones.

For Charlton: Tyler Bates 3, Anthony Judd 2, Ethan Needs 2, Deek Roberts 2, Patrick Sait 2, Benjamin Roberts.

Best for Birchip-Watchem: Joshua Woods, Austin Dean, Alexander Noonan, Matthew Rickard, Nick Ryan.

For Charlton: Benjamin Roberts, Deek Roberts, Travis Salmon, Patrick Sait, Jacob Olive, Mathew Thompson NULLAWIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.3 6.3 7.7 11.8 (74) SEA LAKE-NANDALY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.0 3.0 3.3 4.4 (28) Goals for Nullawil: Andrew Oberdorfer 8, MItchel Barry, Les Cooper, Jason Perry.

For Sea Lake-Nandaly: Harry Harcourt, Billy Poulton, Perry Roberts, Zachary Wemyss.

Best for Nullawil: Andrew Oberdorfer, Dude Kelly, Jayden Coghlan, Angus Forrester, Jeremy Vearing, Tom Fawcett.

For Sea Lake-Nandaly: Henry McClelland, James Trewick, Joel Clohesy, Zachary Wemyss, Zac Martin, Codey Elliott.

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

5.5 8.10 14.15 19.18 (132) WYCHEPROOF-NARRAPORT . . . . . . . .

0.0 0. 1 1. 1 1.1 (7) Goals for Boort: Mitchell O’Donoghue 6, Chris O’Rourke 6, Kobie Streader 2, Mitch Buchanan, Alex Chamberlain, Dylan Hatcher, Caleb Keanelly.

For Wycheproof-Narraport: Collin Anderson.

Best for Boort: Sam Barraclough, Alex Chamberlain, Dylan Hatcher, Chris O’Rourke, Harry Weaver, Mitchell O’Donoghue.

For Wycheproof-Narraport: Rowan Jones, Tye Mason, Kane Butcher, Daniel Murray, Will Ringin, Will Rodda.

ST ARNAUD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.1 6.4 6.9 8.12 (60) DONALD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.2 3.3 5.4 6.6 (42) Goals for St Arnaud: Jarryd Kell 6, Zach Notting, Grant Doyle.

For Donald: Gavin Beckham, Bayley Burke, Ethan Clapham, Jacob Donnellon, Will Noble, Joshua Smulders.

Best for St Arnaud: Jordan Summers, Jarryd Kell, Zachary Notting, Simon Elliott, Dylan Casey, Sam Penfold.

For Donald: Dylan Gowlett, Eddie Landwehr, Nathaniel Clark, Jesse Dixon, Dawson Hollis, Bayley Burke.

Community Bank Charlton & District Under-17s

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

6.6 11.8 15.14 18.19 (127) CHARLTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.0 2.2 2. 8 2.10 (22) Best for Birchip-Watchem: Jeswin Daniel, Riley Hogan, Charlie Frank, Austin Dean.

For Charlton: Sebastian Zagame, William Thomas, Leigh Van Boven, Murphy Fitzpatrick, Murphy McGeown, Beau Johnstone.

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

2.5 3.6 6.7 9.10 (64) NULLAWIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.0 2.0 3.0 5.3 (33) Best for Sea Lake-Nandaly: Judd Durie, Joss Tait, Callum Mott, Hugo Warne, Angus Renney, Dylan Cook.

For Nullawil: Les Cooper, Max Fawcett, Julian Muir, Tynan Perry, William Gilchrist, Brody Kelly.

ST ARNAUD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.3 8.5 10.8 13.10 (88) DONALD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.0 0.0 0.0 1.2 (8) Best for St Arnaud: Frankie Donald, Kynan Torney, Aidan Wickham, Harrison Meagher, Bob Donald, Hamish Darby.

For Donald: Ethan Clapham, Luca Rice, Jesse Lydom, Lyric Davis.

Next Round

Round 6, Saturday, May 25 — Nullawil v. Charlton Birchip-Watchem v. Boort Bye: St Arnaud

Donald v. Sea Lake-Nandaly Wycheproof-Narraport v. Wedderburn

Uniting Church Under-14s

CHARLTON 5.7(37) d. BIRCHIP-WATCHEM 2.1(13).

Best for Charlton: Murphy Fitzpatrick, Cooper Phillips, Tamsyn Mcgurk, Cooper McGrath, Liam Monaghan, Isaac Roberts.

For Birchip-Watchem: Jack McAuliffe, Archie Tyler, Jack Knights, Jackson Goss.

SEA LAKE-NANDALY 7.11(53) d. NULLAWIL 2.1(13).

Best for Sea Lake-Nandaly: Riley Allan, Harry Wight, Finn Austerberry, Tom McClelland, Ewan Conlan, Hugo Warne.

For Nullawil: Harry Humphreys, Logan Pollington, Harry Kilby, Millie Poyner, Van Harrison.

BOORT 11.3(69) d. WYCHEPROOF-NARRAPORT 3.2(20).

Best for Boort: Matthew Soumelidis, Millie Pink, Zeb Gould, Luca Lanyon, Tyler Bennett.

For Wycheproof-Narraport: Mitchell Coatsworth, Ryder Harrison, Tyler Harrison, Morgan Beattie.

DONALD 4.10(34) d. ST ARNAUD 4.2(26).

Best for Donald: Hugo Funcke, Emmett Geddes, Ryan Needs, Daniel Cooper.

For St Arnaud: Charlie Kirk, Finn Green, Chase Hendy, Finn Wilson, Patrick Zsigmond, Zach Green.

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

Sea Lake-Nandaly . . . .

Wedderburn . . . . . . . . .

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

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

Wycheproof-Narraport .

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

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

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

P 5 5 4 4 4 5 4 5 4

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

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

Sea Lake-Nandaly . . . .

Birchip-Watchem . . . . .

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

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

Wycheproof-Narraport .

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

Wedderburn . . . . . . . . .

P 4 4 5 5 4 4 5 5 4

Pts 20 16 12 12 8 8 4 0 0

% 208.00 159.32 177.73 112.81 87.50 84.77 94.62 40.18 39.67

W 5 4 3 3 2 2 1 0 0

L 0 1 1 1 2 3 3 5 4

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

B 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 1

For 572 513 407 317 301 334 334 219 167

Ag 275 322 229 281 344 394 353 545 421

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

B 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1

For 461 309 423 309 358 136 182 176 131

Ag 111 97 171 328 196 319 462 448 353

Haeuslers Reserves Pts 16 16 12 12 8 4 4 4 4

% 415.32 318.56 247.37 94.21 182.65 42.63 39.39 39.29 37.11

W 4 4 3 3 2 1 1 1 1

L 0 0 2 2 2 3 4 4 3

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

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

Sea Lake-Nandaly . . . .

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

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

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

Wedderburn . . . . . . . . .

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

P 5 4 4 3 4 3 4 3

Teams Sea Lake-Nandaly . . . .

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

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

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

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

Wedderburn . . . . . . . . .

Birchip-Watchem . . . . .

Wycheproof-Narraport .

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

P 5 4 4 5 4 4 5 5 4

Pts 16 12 12 8 8 4 0 0

W 4 3 3 2 2 1 0 0

L 1 1 1 1 2 2 4 3

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

B 0 1 1 2 1 2 1 2

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

B 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1

Uniting Church U14s

Voting for round 5:

Pts 20 16 12 12 12 4 4 0 0

W 5 4 3 3 3 1 1 0 0

L 0 0 1 2 1 3 4 5 4

Tooleybuc Sporting Club Presidents’ Award

Birchip-Watchem: N. Rippon 3, B. Edwards 2, J. Reid 1.

Charlton: T. Finlay 3, M. Collins 2, C. Gavaghan 1.

Sea Lake-Nandaly: J. Jenkins 3, L. Martin 2, L. McClelland 1.

Nullawil: D. Putt 3, D. Isbister 2, M. Wade 1.

Boort: T. Potter 3, J. Bell 2, K. Wilson 1.

Wycheproof-Narraport: M. Trzeciak 3, T. Trewin 2, T. Rumbold 1.

Donald: D. Kerr 3, R. Hards 2, A Browne 1.

St Arnaud: M. Egan 3, T. Myers 2, B. Phillips 1.

Saturday’s Leading Goal Kickers Seniors Reserves

Ben Edwards (Bir.-Watchem) 8 . . . . . .

Joshua Jenkins (SLNT) 9 . . . . . . . . . .

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

Nicholas Rippon (Bir.-Watchem) 5 . . . .

Trent Grant (Donald) 5 . . . . . . . . . . .

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

Billy McInnes (SLNT) 2 . . . . . . . . . . .

Tom Campbell (Wedd) - . . . . . . . . . . .

36 17 15 15 14 14 13 13

Andrew Oberdorfer 8 ...........

Billy Poulton (SLNT) 1 ...........

Anthony Judd (Charlton) 2 . . . . . . . . . .

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

Harry Harcourt (SLNT) 1 . . . . . . . . . . .

Perry Roberts (SLNT) 1 . . . . . . . . . . .

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

Deek Roberts (Charlton) 2 . . . . . . . . . .

22 19 16 11 10 10 10 8

CHS Broadbent Club Championship

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Snr. 10 10 10 10 0 0 0 0 0

Res. 6 0 6 0 6 0 0 6 0

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

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

Ttl. 86 80 58 44 42 38 26 24 22

NORTH CENTRAL NEWS, WEDNESDAY MAY 15th 2024 - Page 17

Letter from Saints’ President WOW, just WOW.

Above: And with a toss of the coin Colin Marchment (centre) marks the start of 2024 All Saint Day.

Colin Marchment tossed the coin SEVENTY years after winning his first reserves premiership, Colin Marchment was bestowed the honour of tossing the coin at the 2024 All Saints Day, which by proxy has doubled up as the 70 year anniversary of said premiership.

Colin is one of the last surviving members of a strong 1954 reserves team, which also included iconic Saints names such as Bruce Coates, Bill Bartholemew, Norm Hando, and Norm Michael.

Colin is a 178 game player for the Saints, including 71 senior games.

- Contributed He won premierships in 1954, 57 and 60, was reserve captain in 1956, and the reser ves best and fairest in 1957.

Since finishing up his playing days, Colin has remained a keen onlooker, and proud supporter of the Saints.

Above: Colin Marchment (left) with his daughter Colleen Rusk.

What a turnout by our magnificent Saints Family!

I would like to firstly take this time to thank each and every person who played a part in making Saturday night the massive occasion, and success that it turned out being.

As most of you will know, our “workforce” is made up entirely of volunteers.

We have countless people volunteering their time, to help us keep striving towards the ongoing success and sustainability of our club.

It really is a case that many hands make light work - I’d like to sincerely thank ALL of our volunteers, irrespective of how big or otherwise you think your role might be.

Thanks to our Saints players group, across all ages.

You never signed up for the late start, but you all embraced it, ran with it, and made the occasion very special for all in attendance.

Thank you also to Danny Forrest and his team at Donald for jumping onboard, we very much appreciate it.

Congratulations to the crew who put together and ran our

Ladies Day event.

Another successful fundraiser for a very worthy cause!

On that, we’re proud to announce that by way of the Gate Raffle, St. Arnaud Football Club have donated a further $1200 to BCNA. It’s a cause which has touched far too many people in our community, and one we are proud to support.

Congratulations to Donald’s Dale Kerr on being awarded the 2024 Chris “Pa” Wall Medal.

You mentioned Saturday night that you didn’t know too much about him, but rest assured, he would be proud of the way you go about your Footy.

A big thank you to Kevin Goode for the years he has filled countless roles for the Football Club.

I’d also like to take this time to congratulate Darren Clohesy on his contributions to the sport we all love, as after in excess of 150 senior, and 260 total games with the whistle in hand, he has retired from Umpiring.

We look forward to having you back in the Sheep Pavilion on a Saturday afternoon, watching Darcy do his thing for the Saints!

I’d like to again thank and welcome all those former Saints who came back and reunited with old buddies!

I trust you had a great afternoon and night, and look forward to seeing you back at Lord Nelson Park again very soon.

Thank you again to everyone who played their part on Saturday.

We needed an army, and you gave us that army.

To our community of St. Arnaud and the wider district, I would like to thank you all for supporting this wonderful community event.

The atmosphere was electric, L ord Nelson Park had a special aura last Saturday night, and I can assure you, we will be doing it again.

I can promise you now, here at the Saints, we are all working hard to not only continue to strive towards onfield success across all levels of all 3 sports, but more importantly, we are working our backsides off to remain a place where everyone is welcome with open arms, and a place that our community can continue being proud of.

Thank you.

Dean Wandel Saints’ President.

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Paint and Sip BCNA Fundraiser A fundraiser event was organised by the St. Arnaud Netballers to raise funds for Breast Cancer Network Australia on Saturday evening during All Saints and Ladies Day and was well patronized.

Above: At a beautifully ‘pinked out’ table, Abby Needs (left) buys her ticket to the Ladies Day Event from Teagan Anderson and Lori McKenny.

Below: Behind the bar volunteers, Tanya Scarce (centre) and Carl Leach, serve refreshment to Megan Waite (left).

Finals like atmosphere at Lord Nelson Park LAST Saturday Night provided a finals like atmosphere, as St Arnaud hosted Donald at Lord - Contributed Nelson Park.

It was almost like a perfect storm, as Pink Day combined with All Saints Day, Pa Wall Memorial Day, and of course, the first game under lights at Lord Nelson Park.

It started out a quiet morning, before things ramped right up, with the Footy action kicking off at 1:10pm The Under 14s allowed Donald to kick away early, before coming home in a storm late in the game.

In the end, they fell short by a small margin Best: Charlie Kirk, Finn Green, Chase Hendy, Finn Wilson, Pat Zsigmond, Zach Green.

The Under 17s were up next, and aided by a few players returning from injury, were able to get back on the winners list.

Best: Frankie Donald, Kynan Torney, Aidan Wickham, Gus Meagher, Bob Donald, Hamish Darby.

Frankie Donald was presented with the Pink Ball, as the player adjudged best on ground.

The Reserves got the monkey off their back, with a 3 goal win, and were also bolstered by the inclusion of a number of returning faces, with Jarryd Kell, Zach Notting, Josh Hicks, Dylan Casey, Zane Bigmore, Ned Gorrie, Zac MacDonald and Jordy Summers pulling on the Saints strip for the first time in 2024.

Best: Jordan Summers, Jarryd Kell, Zach Notting, Simon Elliott, Dylan Casey, Sam Penfold.

With the start of the Senior Footy, we had the commencement of our Ladies Day Event “Paint & Sip” We would like to thank all those who both organised and participated in the event, contributing to a significant increase in our annual donation to BCNA! The Gate Raffle contribution was rounded up to $1200, and will add to the tally, which is yet to be finalised.

The Seniors continue to improve week on week, and each time they take the park, we’re witnessing a better brand of footy, and seeing it for a larger portion of the game.

Tom Myers made his return to the Saints, and just like those returns in the Reserves, we hope to see them all on the park in the Red White and Blue once again, very soon!

Congratulations to Donald’s Dale Kerr on being judged best on ground, and subsequently being awarded the 2024 Chris “Pa” Wall Medal.

St. Arnaud’s Best: Mitch Egan, Tom Myers, Brayden Phillips, Kurt Torney, Scott Driscoll, Owen Lowe.

The sport finished by about 8:30, but the party had just begun, as a large gathering ascended on the Sheep Pavillion, sharing old stories, and memories, in celebration of their times gone by as a Saint.

In attendance, were members of premierships across the 1954, 74, 84, 2004, and 2014 seasons.

We would like to once again thank them for their attendance, and welcome them back to Lord Nelson Park.

Once a Saint, always a Saint!

Above: First game under lights at Lord Nelson Park bought a great lot of spectators.

Above: Senior Saint Kurt Torney.

Left: Saints’ Ryan Lempa dives for the ball watched closely

by Saint Mitch Birthisel.

Right: Saints’ Tom Myers rucks against Donald’s Josh Potter with Ryan Lempa (left) closely watching.

Below:Memorial M e d a l w i n n e r, Donald’s Dale Kerr, with the late Chris (Pa) Wall’s sister, Melissa Drum (left).

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One last hurrah in the lime green LAST Saturday Night, St. Arnaud local Darren Clohesy wrote the last chapter of his umpiring book.

- Contributed Beginning as a Club umpire at the start of 2010, he was quickly noticed by those in the then North Central Football L eague Umpires Group, and recruited to be one of their team.

Initially following St. Arnaud around and doing Reserves and Under 16’s, it didn’t take long before he was pulled up to the Senior games.

Saturday night was

Above: Donald and St. Arnaud teams formed a guard of honour for Darren marking his last game umpiring.

officially senior game number 150, and game number 266 for Clohesy, although with missing records, it is suspected that the actual number surpasses this, and would be closer to, if not exceeding 300 games.

Congratulations go out to Darren on his achievements in Umpiring, and contributions to the wonderful sport of Footy!

Below: A family affair (left to right) Tanya and Darren, son Darcy and daughter Brooke Clohesy.

The final siren SINCE Round 1 in 1996, Kevin Goode has been a staple in the timekeepers’ box for the St. Arnaud - Contributed Football Club.

Last Saturday, Kevin “honked” the horn for the final time.

Over the years, Kev has filled countless roles for the Football Club, including player, treasurer, committee member, canteen coordinator, Goods and Services coordinator, line marker, scoreboard operator, and of

course, with the best view in the house, time keeper.

The St. Arnaud Football Club would like to thank Kev for the countless hours he’s given to the Club over the years.

After 60 years with direct involvement via playing, administering and volunteering, we look forward to many more years of Kev sitting back, relaxing, and remaining a part of our Saints Family, as a supporter.

Thanks Kev!

Still a Star Poppy Popstar THE Tarah MacNamara trained “Poppy Popstar” returned to the winners list at Ararat’s Pacing for Pink meeting on Sunday.

Above: Kevin Goode (right) fulfills his role as Time Keeper for the last time and is joined by Mick Raynes (left) from Donald.

By the colonial stallion “Danny Bouchea” the 5yo trotter was bred

by Greg Hargreaves at Kurraca from the former Yabby Dams Farm mare “Windsor Block”.

Poppy was foaled in October 2018 and had her first race start on 7 September 2022.

In the meantime

“Windsor Block” found her way to the Moyreisk stables of Barry and Ashleigh Ainsworth and had her first race start on 28 October 2022.

They won with her at Melton on 22 December 2022.

Veteran Concongella trainer Owen Martin

trained a double at the Ararat meeting, both winners were driven by Lockwood based driver Neil McCallum who according to HRA has driven a total of 1571 winners and his drives have earned in excess of $8.47 million.

The newest trainer to take up residence at the Charlton Training Centre, Zac Steenhuis produce his first winner from the centre

Inside running

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when “Victory George” was successful at Mildura on Friday night.

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by Brittany O’Brien who trained the gelding for it’s first Mildura win in April 2021.

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