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HANDS OFF OUR BACKYARDS COMMUNITIES came together this week to support action against two projects in the district. A project by Parks Victoria to decommission the Upper Teddington Reservoir was the subject of a Breakfast@Teddington event on Saturday that moved to Camp Seed from Teddington Reservoir due to the weather. Above: Has it come to this - the loss of recreational sport in Teddington? Cary Sandell, in a dry part of the reservoir caused by Parks Victoria’s refusal to fix a faulty valve that ensures the water remains in the upper reservoir. — Story on page 6. What a sight! When around 60 trucks, tractors and utes lumbered down Napier Street on Monday afternoon and hundreds of farmers and interested and supportive others attended the event and it took around half an hour for all those people to enter the town hall in St. Arnaud. Many of the trucks and tractors had signs campaigning against AEMO’s Option 5 with those on foot carrying similar messages. Below: A local farmer overlooks his backyard and declares his stance against Option 5. — Story on page 8 & 9.
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and answers; we simPhone: (03) 5495 1055; ply want a discussion Email: ncn@iinet.net.au with those in AEMO and their supporters in government who are St. Arnaud, Charlton & surrounding districts peddling VNI West Option 5 as the best N.C.N. INFORMATION option and hear from them just how they’ve The North Central News is 100% locally owned, arrived at CROSSWORD such an NATIONAL 13 X 13newspaper, established Releasein No. 10084 independent 1864. With absurd conclusion. an ABC audited circulation of 1,650 copies, and an GRID 10 May I remind you that estimated readership of over 4,250 throughout the VNI West Option 5 is Northern Grampians and Buloke Shires. not the first preferred SUBSCRIPTIONS route – there was a preAnnual subscription for 12 months is only $144.00 viously evaluated (and (inc. GST), including postage and packaging. preferred) option that was changed ver y ADV1ERTISIN2G &3COPY D4ETAILS 5 6 quickly, and quietly, Artwork, and all advertisements or alterations are following the state elec8 Friday 9 7to be submitted before 5.00pm prior to tion last November. publication. 10 11 As we now learn Announcements of births, deaths, marriages and Features Simon People engagements must be properly 13 authenticated. 14 15 12 fromThe Professor N.C.N. prefers advertisement and editorial copy to be Bartlett and VEPC PO Box 2585 16 17 typed or neatly hand-written to avoid being published director Professor Southport Qld incorrectly. 21 error 22 or 20responsibility for 19 We accept no 18 Bruce Mountain Australia 4215 (press misspellings in illegible advertisement and editorial copy. release 13 April), the Telephone: (07) 5591 5361 25 24 23 majority Toll Free:of facts 1 800on 652the 284 DISCLAIMER 28 27 26 handout sheets at the Fax: (07) 5591 5066 The views and opinions expressed in this publication Drop-in session are are not 29 necessarily those held by the publisher or Email: 30 technically inaccurate, editor. The publisher and staff accept no liability for info@auspacmedia.com.au 33 as a result of 32 or losses which may occur 31 and lies! Visitdown-right our site: injury www.auspacmedia.com.au information presented in this publication. 34 35 • Cont. page 4.
To the Editor I am writing to add my voice to the Dear Editor absolute rejection of I read with interest GREAT depth of feeling runs under the two issues the local placement of and a little amusement Transmission Lines for this district currently. Farmers who are Stock and Land article via the VNI West reporting that six generations of their families (13 April, pg 6) ‘Farmer Project Option 5. have farmed their land and also communities strips down to criticise The first our family VNI West plan'. The around the Teddington Reservoir having their learned of this project article stated 'AVP emotions tugged by the proposed decommissioning was through the group manager Nicola March 1st article in the reservoir. Our indigenous Australians express Falcon said meetings, The Weekly Times. very well their connections with the land but for webinars and commuAfter reading the nity events had been white Australians we hide this until we are forced article, it seemed reaheld to further build by ‘progress’ to revisit what a patch of land sonable to assume that project understanding further information means to us. and gather feedback on and detail would folWhite Australians forget that we are deeply a proposed route'. She low to the residents of connected to the land that our ancestors suffered went on to say ' the the proposed corridor. for, that toiled to build up and strived to make a community members, But nothing was living from. We forget that part of that connection farmers and council forthcoming until the we feel is deeply rooted in the history of our place representatives, we've local VFF called a on this earth. met with .... meeting to highlight An item was forwarded to us, from 1899, by In our community, the appalling likeliDebra Douglas, which illustrates or at the very her words are so far hood that these least brings to the forefront how many toiled for from the truth it begtransmission lines the Teddington Reservoir. How much digging, gars belief! Our may become a reality. clearing and building was done to create the dam community is craving GRID 10 The many ways wall and as this article represents the inevitable accurate information these lines would negloss of life that occurred. © Copyright 2023 atively impact on the 37 36 “Fatal Accident at Mount Teddington St. Arnaud environment, farming No. 10084 38 Thursday. enterprises and the An unfortunate accident, attended with fatal community as a whole results, occurred at the Mount Teddington waterhave been highlighted works at 9 o’clock this morning. A man named in previous contribuHenry Boyd aged 40 years, unmarried, and a res1 2 3 4 6 tions. I want to DOWN ACROSS Created:5 Ted Whillier ident of Bendigo was engaged with others in emphasize the stealth, 1 Advantage gained 2 Willows Creator no: 10084 7 8 9 blasting on the face of the excavations. 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To the Editor • From page 2 The webinar, advertised as ‘limited placings’- is that usual? The $20 payment on completion of a supermarket survey, a survey that a former SEC linesman believed the ‘average’ person would struggle to complete with accurate information – but, all boxes needed to be completed to receive payment. If AEMO claim this type of fraudulent data manipulation to be 'community consultation', then it’s no-wonder their ‘fact sheets’ are so baseless, and Nicola Falcon’s claim of having held community events to gather feedback are just another lie that we are expected to accept. The lack of transparency surrounding this project, the urgency with which it appears to be being pushed – in no small
part by Minister Lily D'Ambrosio's issuing a ministerial order exempting the project from challenge under the National Electricity (Victoria) Act – and the sudden flip to a previously non-existent (and now somehow preferred) Option 5 through the Ripon electorate following its fall to the L abour party last November needs to be brought to attention, and the responsible parties held to account. Glenda Watts Coonooer Bridge/Yeungroon
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Above: (left to right) Jack McRae, Rachel McIntyre, both from the Young Farmers, Heather Esmore, Joan Postlethwaite and Diane Ostarcevic all from the Hospital Foundation.
HARVEST Festival in February was a great day out and also raised much needed funds. Young Farmers group donated $1,500 to the St. Arnaud Hospital Foundation and this week presented the oversized cheque to members of the Foundation.
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Breakfast of passionate believers in saving the Teddington Reservoir THE weather rained on the parade of the Upper Teddington Action Group who were hoping to hold their Breakfast at Teddington at the Reservoir on Saturday morning. The skies opened up mid-morning and everyone was thankful they were indoors. Around 200 people gave up their Saturday morning to attend and listen to the speakers Danny Lloyd President of the Stuart Mill Water Board and Cr. Eddy Ostarcevic and Mayor of the Northern Grampians Shire Cr Kevin Erwin speak giving the huge audience the facts and the disappointment that Parks Victoria has made the decision without satisfactory community consultation. Many questions and suggestions of how to go for ward were offered from the floor. Danny Lloyd said that ‘the top lake is not just a reservoir, it’s a lifeline to the community. “The water in the
reservoir is a draw card for fishing and other outdoor activities and the kids who come and visit just love it. Danny stated that there has been little consultation over the issue.
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placed in the right hands and that funding is available for continued use of this fantastic fishing and camping gem”. Visitors to the Breakfast at Teddington came from far away including Melbourne and Lake Bolac. People were encouraged to email the relevant Ministers with their views.
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A stalwart of British cinema, actor, Bill Nighy is perfect in the lead role of the senior civil servant who is forced to confront his own mortality in this weekend’s Rex movie, ‘Living’.
Above: Mayor Kevin Erwin and Cr Karen Hyslop get in for their bacon PHOTO: Sheryn Lloyd. and eggs and sausage.
Support from the recreational fishers was solid and they have pledged their support for the campaign. In a press release VRFish Executive Officer Ben Scullin said he was proud of the passion that recreational fishers have shown in defending access to their important waterways. “The lack of consultation is disappointing, though not surprising. “VRFish will advocate for the management of Upper Teddington to be
Above: The crowd relocated from Teddington Reservoir due to the wet weather to Camp Seed PHOTO: Sally McIntyre. in Stuart Mill.
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Overwhelmed at work and lonely at home, civil servant life Rodney Williams (Nighy), takes a heartbreaking turn when a medical diagnosis tells him his time is short. Influenced by a local decadent (Sutherland, Tom Burke) and his soon-to-be-former coworker, Margaret Harris (Aimee Lou Wood), whose vivacious personality gives him the burst of life he needs to come to terms with at the end of his life, Williams gains renewed vigor as he reflects and continues to search for meaning until a simple revelation gives him a purpose to create a legacy for the next generation. A poignant and thought-provoking film about finding meaning in the small things of life, Nighy’s intelligent and subtle performance addresses the meaning of life and how you live it. ‘Living’ is an English adaptation of Akira Kurosawa’s 1952 film Ikiru (‘To Live’), which itself was an adaptation of L eo Tolstoy’s novel ‘The Death of Ivan Ilyich’. ‘Living’ PG102 mins, Drama, screens on Saturday 22nd April at 8pm, Sunday 23rd April at 2pm and Tuesday 25th April at 2pm.
CFA commends all services on hand in Teddington rescue IT is not every day that you are dispatched to retrieve a person hanging from a tree. Not to mention one that has been entangled since the previous afternoon. But for Stuart Mill, Carapooee and St Arnaud brigade members, that is exactly what they encountered at Teddington Reservoir camping area on the morning of Thursday, 30th March. It was a multiagency rescue alongside St Arnaud SES and Fire Rescue Victoria’s (FRV) High Angle Rescue speciality teams from Ballarat and Lucas, CFA crews arrived at 11.25am to discover a conscious man hanging by a rope from his feet approximately three metres above the ground after
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having got stuck while climbing a tree. Considered a complex rescue from initial reports CFA Commander Tony Miles, said that the biggest concern was the probability the man was suffering from suspension trauma. “If immediately cut down, there was a strong likelihood he could go into cardiac arrest due to the buildup of toxins in his body, much like crush syndrome,” he said. “ Fo r t u n a t e l y, Ambulance Victoria and HEMS paramedics
identified this risk early and were able to start stabilising him as the rescue teams arrived on scene.” “Given the timecritical nature of the incident, Victoria Police search and rescue squad was mobile in the Police Airwing and an incident management team was established when all teams arrived. CFA crew members assisted rescue teams by ferr ying specialist equipment into the scene. Commander Miles liaised directly with the agency heads on scene and briefed operations to develop a rescue plan with the Sector Commander. “The rescue was
performed quickly and professionally by FRV with assistance from CFA and SES crews,” he said. “However, once the male was removed from the tree there was still significant work required to get him to the helicopter some 300m away through dense scrub and mud. “All services provided lifting and carrying capacity to ease the load and make it as smooth as possible for the patient." The man was lowered and handed over to Ambulance Victoria and then transported to hospital via HEMS paramedics. Af ter wards, a debrief was conducted by all services on scene
and CFA’s individual debrief determined the right action was taken by not rushing to cut the man down. “The teamwork, open communication and liaison between all services on scene was exceptional,” Commander Miles said. “As a result, the patient was provided with the best possible chance for a good outcome. “The rescue was unique, in a challenging environment, with challenging conditions, but was a great example of a multi-agency response providing a great result to the community.” Great work by everyone.
Experts call for the scrapping of the Western Renewables Link and VNI-West IN its recent Consultation Report, the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), the Victorian Planner, presented various options for Western Renewables Link and VNI West (“WRL-VNI”). Built at 500 kilo-Volts (kV) it will start on the outskirts of Melbourne and extend through Western Victoria and then head north into NSW. AEMO’s preferred option, if developed, will be the biggest single expense in the Victorian transmission system in more than 50 years and the biggest mistake in transmission planning in living memory. The Victorian Government has used its legislative powers to make the Consultation Report the last step in the regulatory approval process. Simon Bartlett (AM), previously a member of the National Electricity Market’s Reliability Panel, a Professor of Electrical Engineering and Chief Operating Officer of Powerlink and Professor Bruce Mountain, Director of the Victoria Energy Policy Centre at Victoria University, have submitted a detailed critique of AEMO’s Consultation Report. They conclude that the development of WRL-VNI will be a monumental mistake. Specifically, WRL-VNI will dastically increase Victoria’s susceptibility to state-wide blackouts through exposure to natural disasters and terrorism. AEMO itself projects bushfire risk to rise 10 fold by 2050, but ignore this in its modelling. The pair claim that transmission charges in Victoria will double and lay the foundation for further transmission developments that together will triple transmission charges in Victoria. They also claim that to force new renewable generation along the WRL-VNI route where AEMO predicts congestion will mean that up to 50% of the renewable generation built along that corridor will be wasted through spills as a result of transmission congestion. Snowy 2.0 – supposedly a major reason for building WRLVNI - will be choked so that it presents no storage value to Victoria. It will, according to the Bartlett and Mountain submission, delay the transition to renewable generation until WRL-VNI is complete in a decade’s time, and waste existing transmission capacity from the Latrobe Valley to Melbourne.
This is by far the strongest transmission corridor in Australia. It already has plenty of spare transmission capacity and it can be greatly expanded at low cost. The final argument of the Bartlett and Mountain submission is that the project will cause a great deal of needless damage to local communities, individuals and the environment. Mr Bartlett notes that AEMO’s Integrated System Plan, of which WRL-VNI will be a key part, relies on a single, heavily-loaded 500kV transmission line for most of its proposed 500 kV backbone stretching 3,300km from Tasmania to Townsville. AEMO’s analysis has not allowed for natural disasters collapsing or causing electrical faults on any one of the 1,500 transmission towers on WRL-VNI West. There have already been instances of severe lightning, destructive winds and fierce wildfires impacting interconnectors and causing blackouts. According to AEMO, bushfire risk to transmission lines will increase almost 10-fold between now and 2050 as the climate changes. Mr Bartlett’s said that a prolonged failure of any of the 1,500 transmission towers at the loading AEMO predicts, would likely cause an immediate state-wide blackout and then, after restart, extensive electricity rationing until the damage is rectified. Professor Mountain noted that AEMO’s WRL-VNI relies on a 13 year old blueprint for the development of a 500 kV super-grid “NEMLink” from Tasmania to Townsville. “That blueprint has long since been superseded as a result of reductions in solar and wind generation costs, that are now a tenth and third respectively of what they were when the
blueprint was written. “In addition, chemical energy storage is now viable and growing rapidly. “Producing and storing electricity is now typically much cheaper than moving it. “AEMO is stuck in the past, pursuing a redundant vision that suits its corporate interests. Under the guise of providing solutions for the urgent energy transition, AEMO has pushed for an unchecked monopoly. “Energy ministers have, so far, caved-in to its demands. “AEMO is acting as monopolists do if given half a chance: putting itself first at others’ expense. “The public has been repeatedly told that the transition to renewables will mean lower prices. “With AEMO at the helm, the opposite will happen. “Instead of making the best use of the wonderful grid we already have, AEMO want the community and renewable generation developers to wait on it to deliver its monumental plans. Its own analysis shows that the most monumental thing about its plans is the amount of time, natural resources and money it wastes” said Professor Mountain.
VFF response VFF President, Emma Germano said that the Victorian Government must answer questions why it is fast-tracking a project experts say could triple electricity transmission costs, whilst steam rolling our state’s farmers in the process. “The submission put forward by Professors Bruce Mountain and Simon Bartlett AM on the VNI-West and Western Renewables Link suggest it would be a monumental mistake to go ahead with these projects. “The Victorian Government must explain to farmers why they are being forced to endure needless anxiety and fear over having their land carved up by power lines that may provide no benefit to the state. “Farmers are white hot with anger over how they are being treated with utter disrespect in this process. “They have every right to be.
“The Victorian Government has failed to properly plan for the transition to renewable energy whilst imposing its targets on the people and economy of Victoria and farmers are being forced to wear the cost. “The consequences of trampling over farmers rights will be a double whammy of skyrocketing food and electricity prices for all Victorians” Ms Germano said.
Council concerned about lack of consultation Northern Grampians Shire Council Mayor Kevin Erwin said that rather than decide and defend, the government needs to ensure that meaningful consultation and direct negotiation is offered. After the public meeting in St. Arnaud, the council set up a regular online forum involving the VFF and government representatives. The forum will continue as a regular online meeting to ensure a free flow of information. Cr Erwin said that these discussions have been extremely positive and there was genuine acknowledgement from the government agencies that they need to up their game significantly. “We hope to get everyone working together. “Without a free flow of information and transparency – it creates a huge void that will be filled with misinformation, which is not helpful to anybody,” Cr Erwin added. “Respect for people is also crucial. “Unlike other small businesses, the farm enterprise is also the family home, and for many the association with the property is generational. “The stress substantial change and upheaval can cause in these circumstances should not be underestimated in terms of its impact on the mental health and wellbeing of farming families.” Cr Erwin concluded. Northern Grampians Shire Council has lodged its submission last week which raises a raft of unanswered questions from the community that need to be addressed before the project proceeds further.
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“No go AEMO!” – community sends message as AEMO’s transmission blunder boils over “No go AEMO!” Around 300 community members with placards—on foot, in trucks and tractors—put their message in simple terms for the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) at St. Arnaud on Monday regarding their views on the VNI West Transmission Project. - Contributed The protest blocked Napier Street St. Arnaud for over an hour to send the message home to AEMO after feeling any previous attempts had landed on deaf ears. The protest took place before a planned community consultation meeting regarding the project. It was clear however, that AEMO weren’t open to listening with the operator reneging on their commitment to attending the meeting. Jason Barratt, St Arnaud Young Farmer member said that at the last meeting, AEMO gave no answers. “Nothing! At the webinar, all attendees were put on mute… that’s not consultation and we are not going to stand for it! “Their actions show they are completely removed from the peo-
ple and communities they are claiming to be “consulting with. “We don’t want the transmission lines and, as the submission put forward by Professor Bruce Mountain and Professor Simon Bartlett, AM, states, they would be a monumental mistake. “It’s not hard to work out that if AEMO were actively listening as they repeatedly say they are, they could see that this project is categorically faulty. “The fact that they haven’t, poses much bigger question which need to be examined. We will not be pawns in a political game. AEMO have chosen the wrong opponents.” VFF St. Arnaud Branch President Colin Coates said AEMO’s backflip was just another example of the operator saying one thing and doing another:
“There are thousands of people in the community wanting answers, answers they have not been given. “To pull out of this meeting is a disgrace! “This event was the perfect platform for AEMO to give these answers and consult, in the true meaning of the word, not just on paper. “If they cannot attend a community meeting they committed to - to do exactly what they are tasked to do, consult - how is the community to trust any future promises? Every step of the way, we have not been heard” Mr Coates said. While AEMO shirked its responsibilities, Professor Bruce Mountain, D i r e c t o r, V i c t oria Energy Policy Centre and Victoria University spoke at the event, shedding further light on the project’s gross
Above: A strong crowd gathered outside the Town Hall in support of the farmers.
miscalculations, bias and questionable ethics. “The decision to commit to WRL-VNI is a decision to roughly triple charges for transmission services in Victoria. “AVP’s analysis is so detached from reality and the norms of power system engineering and energy economics analysis and of accepted professional ethics, that a measured and constructive critique of it has been tremendously difficult. “But the issues here matter greatly: AVP’s decision will have a big impact on consumers, the environment, the economy, many individuals and local communities and on the deliver y of the Victorian Government’s renewable energy policies. “Therefore we have engaged with this and with AVP’s previous assessments. “Af ter this long process, we are left with no option but to conclude on the basis of the evidence and argument in our submission, that AVP has delivered a recommendation that relies on biased, flawed and in parts dishonest analysis. “We appreciate the seriousness of these allegations but our duty to our professions leaves us with no option but to make them,” Professor Mountain said in explaining what he and Professor Simon Bartlett had concluded from analysing the project.
Above: Many placards were scattered about in front of the Town Hall in St. Arnaud. Three resolutions were moved unanimously by VFF members at the event: 1. Instruct the Australian Energy Market Operator (Victorian Planner) to cease any further regulatory consideration of the Western Renewables Link- VNI West as soon as possible. 2. Instruct the Victorian Government to respond publicly to the issues raised in the Bartlett/Mountain Submission, including alternate forms of transmission and power. 3. We request that the Minister for Energy and Resources, State Electricity and Climate Action The Hon. Lily D'Ambrosio further investigate the lack of transparency and due diligence displayed by AEMO which has been
highlighted by Professors Bartlett, AM, Mountain and the broader community. Federal Member for Mallee Dr Anne Webster MP and State Member for Mildura Jade Benham MP attended the meeting. Dr Webster praised Professors Bartlett and Mountain for their courage in using their expertise to call out the botched proposal and help not only the St. Arnaud community but the region, Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland which would all be impacted by the project. “We are now planning a national protest thanks to you [the audience], showing us how it’s done. We are standing up and saying NO, there are other options, we need to hold the government
to account.” “If the Government is going to spend billions of taxpayer dollars they better make sure they spend it right. And they better be honest with those it will directly impact as well. It appears this Government is failing on both accounts. “The Federal and State L abor Governments need to come clean. It was very disappointing AEMO decided not to turn up. “I will be bringing L eader of The Nationals David Littleproud MP to Mallee on May 1st and I know the community is keen for him to hear their concerns,” Dr Webster concluded. Submissions are due today Wed 19th April and emailed to VNIWestRITT@aemo. com.au
Above: Rachel McIntyre from the Young Farmers leads the way for the foot brigade in support of the messages on trucks and tractors.
Above: The large crowd listens to the first speaker at the event, Billy Baldwin from the St. Arnaud Young Farmers.
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Above: A fire truck also joined the protest with a similar message for AEMO.
More submissions against the VNI West Powerlines project AS promised, here are two more submissions on the VNI West and Western Renewables Link.
VNI-West Transmission Lines I live in the Buloke Shire one of the shires
the proposed transmission line goes through. Someone asked me are the lines going through your property? The answer is I don’t exactly know where the
proposed power lines are going, there is just a vague broad smudge line on a map at this stage. Lack of information is one of the problems. There is meant to be extensive community consultation. I have heard about a few meetings, but, only after the event. There was no flyer in the mail advertising the meetings. ` When were they promoted on radio (such as over the ABC Country Hour) or advertised in local papers or on local notice boards? There was apparently some mention on Facebook but not everyone is on Facebook. It feels discriminatory to people in rural areas where internet access is limited, to older people and anyone not on social media. There has been a lot in the news and from politicians about equality and this scenario does not feel very equal. Even if it does not go through my property, as a rural community member I am still concerned. Once again farmers and rural communities are being penalized, discriminated against, and asked to sacrifice in order to provide to the cities. The transmission lines will carve up productive food growing agricultural land, potentially affecting farmers livelihoods, the wellbeing of rural communities, and impacting native vegetation, waterways and cultural sites along the route. There is plenty of roof area in the cities that these lines are supposedly providing power for. If a more renewable energy is required in these densely populated areas why couldn’t the $4 billion dollars allocated be put towards installation of solar panels on existing rooftops in these cities to provide the additional power. This would remove the cost of high voltage transmission lines and
reduce the impact on farming land, farmers and their well-being, native vegetation, waterways and sites of cultural significance. Margaret Hobbs, Charlton
Submission on VNI West. It is with a sense of outrage I write, that the last 4 weeks of my life have been stressful, since learning of the proposed VNI West Interconnector power line coming through our area. I, along with my family work on our family farm in Yeungroon East in the Buloke Shire. We are fourth, fifth and sixth generation, continually farming since 1874. We proudly operate a 1600 hectare mixed farming business, predominately broad acre cropping. We are merely an average sized farm, and the thought of this massive infrastructure traversing our property will have a massive impact our daily operations. To compound the initial shock of this announcement, we have been given virtually no information or detail of what is proposed. It is obvious that we are classified as the few expendable for the supposed gain of many. It is UNASHAMEDLY APPARENT THAT WE DON’T MATTER. The feeling in our community has shifted from being stunned, to anger and now to a sinking feeling of despondency. I am fearful that the few young families that have returned to our communities to follow their passion for farming, to develop and care for the land and environment, may want return to the work and life they gave up. This, coupled with the fact that some farmers are actively encouraging their next generation to pursue
another career path, is potentially far more devastating for our farming communities than any droughts, floods, fires, plagues and depressed commodity prices that we have endured. Our resilience is under threat, we suddenly feel irrelevant. In the ‘VNI West Consultation Report’, released by AEMO and Transgrid, significant weighting was placed on social impact in their multi criteria analysis. The social impact of this proposal and the unknown is rapidly escalating. With no hint of any support, the obvious community reactions are unanimously all negative, with the thought of having our pristine landscape (the same landscape that for generations we have proudly guarded and cared for) wilfully destroyed. Or one short moment, PLEASE try to look through our eyes. With our son, daughter in law and their young family returning to our farm, we have been redesigning the property to facilitate the new technology we have embraced. That is auto steer machinery, probably soon to be autonomous tractors, drones, etc. BUT with the prospect of newly fenced paddocks, being divided by a huge 100 meter easement with massive steel towers to negotiate, this technology we have introduced will become unworkable. Areas around these huge towers will be an obvious harbour for noxious weeds, who will have to undertake this maintenance? Contaminated heavy machinery entering farmland is an obvious way to introduce new weed species. The compaction following heavy machinery will destroy the fragile soil structure. Coupled with the many unsolvable work-
ing problems come the devaluation of farmland, the common figure we keep hearing is upward to 30%. We could easily lose 60, plus hectares of prime agricultural land and with paddocks divided, these difficult to work areas soon become unprofitable, hence unattractive for potential buyers. With the many seasonal challenges we face, farming is often marginal, this proposed disaster will render these areas unviable. With loss of production it could hasten the exit of families, the knock on effect to the local service towns is obvious. With declining populations problems compound, with shops and businesses closing, school numbers decline and a growing struggle to maintain sporting clubs, service clubs and the many social groups these towns soon disappear, hence YOU contribute to another ghost town filled with empty shops and closed businesses. Farmers are proud custodians of the land. We honour and cherish all history. We safeguard all cultural heritage and the many aspects of the environment, and actively co-exist with all forms of native flora and fauna. It is with a depressive sadness that we visualise these huge structures crossing our landscape and forever destroying all that we have worked so hard to protect and develop. In summary, the cultural, economic, social and environmental impacts this will have on the many rural communities, could easily be their death knell. Our communities are proud and work hard in challenging times to survive. It is vital that those whom we look to in power, ‘strive to support us’ and ‘not have on their conscious’, that they have ‘contributed to our demise’. Trevor McGurk
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Lest We Forget ON ANZAC Day 2023 the St Arnaud RSL SubBranch is honouring a St Arnaud and District serviceman who made the supreme sacrifice in the service of his country namely Flight Sergeant Norman Henry Simpson.
COMMUNITY UPDATE
Volunteer Opportunity Expressions Of Interest Municipal Emergency Management Planning Committee (MEMPC) Northern Grampians Shire Council is looking for extraordinary community members to help with planning and preparation for future emergencies in our community. We are looking for local people with specialist knowledge and/or experience in the following areas: • Industry/Production • Business/Retail • Tourism • Agriculture/Viticulture • Education/School Camps • Youth – young leader/s (16 years +) Benefits: • Develop leadership skills • Meet and work with experienced people from a range of emergency agencies • Share your views to improve emergency planning • Develop planning and communication experience • Gain insight into government operations, advocacy and governance • Receive mentoring from a fellow committee member For more details and to register your interest, visit: www.ngshire.vic.gov.au/Emergencies /MEMPC If you have any questions or would like to request or submit a hard copy form, please contact Emergency Management Officer, Kelly Boladeras, at kelly.boladeras@ngshire.vic.gov.au or by phone on 03 5358 8700 Expressions of Interest must be submitted by 5pm, Monday 24 April.
Living and working in a community experiencing natural disasters St Arnaud Stakeholder Session *Please note that this session is specifically designed for community stakeholders - organisations, community groups and businesses. When: Thursday 27 April 2023 Where: Perry Room, St Arnaud Town Hall Time: 3.00pm - 4.30pm Join guest speaker, David Younger, a Melbourne-based clinical psychologist and natural disaster and emergency recovery consultant to gain insight into methods of response and recovery. Come along to the session to join other key organisations, community groups, and businesses to discuss: The main effects of disasters on a community Phases of recovery for individuals and communities The importance of social capital and community connection The role of organisations, community groups, and businesses in recovery and preparation. To register your interest and the number of attendees, please contact Rachel Whittaker on 03 5358 0512 or community.services@ngshire.vic.gov. au
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For more information and to book, please visit www.ngshire.vic.gov.au/Events/AllPOSITIONS VACANT Events-Calendar/EventsPlant Mechanic Directory/Maximising-YourWe are looking for the right person to fill Marketing-Workshop the role of Plant Mechanic in our Operations Team. You will provide Have Your Say! mechanical service, including the repair, St Arnaud Pre-Prep Building servicing, and maintenance of the Location council’s plant, equipment and vehicle If you haven't already, please take the fleet. This includes heavy commercials, time to view our options and designs earthmoving, agricultural equipment, and complete the QR code survey at the light fleet and ancillary items. St Arnaud Town Hall, St Arnaud Library Applications close Monday, 1 May 2023 and in the window of Betta Home Living. We look forward to hearing from you. We have put together a list of For further details and to apply, answers to your frequently asked please download a position questions and you can access these description from our careers website and more information at at www.ngshire.vic.gov.au/careers https://bit.ly/3ZpE3fm Visit www.ngshire.vic.gov.au Phone 03 5358 8700 Follow
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Born at Essendon, Victoria, on 10th September 1921 to Robert Bain Simpson and Clara Simpson, Norman was one of eleven children. He attended Banyan State School and from 1936 until 1939 when he was at the St. Arnaud High School. On the 8th of December 1940 he journeyed to Melbourne and enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force. Whilst Militar y records have his occupation on enlistment as being a student he was actually living and working as a clerk in Mildura. His mother was deceased and his father lived in Little Dundas Street, St. Arnaud, now known as Grant Street. Norman was posted to 1 Initial Training School at Somers, Westernport, Victoria and then on 9th January 1941 he moved to the Wireless Air Gunners School in Ballarat. Six months later he went to 1Bombing and Air Gunnery School at Evans Head, NSW. On the 22 August 1941 he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and on 18th September he left Sydney for England arriving there on 4th November to be attached to the Royal Air Force (RAF). He was posted to the 460 Squadron that was based in Molesworth and trained and qualified as an Air Bomber and was promoted to the rank of Flight Sergeant. The crew that Norman was a part of included four other Australians apart from him and they flew 25 bombing sorties over Germany, Italy and France. On 27th January 1943 Lancaster W 8177 took off from RAF Breighton at 1714 hours to bomb Dusseldorf, Germany. Bomb load 1 x 4000 lb, 1080 x 4lb incendiaries. Nothing was heard from the aircraft after take off and it did not return to base. Five aircraft from the squadron took part in the raid. The crew members were: RAAF 403160 PO Brittingham, R A
Captain (Pilot) RAAF 6946 Sgt Williams, T H (Flight Engineer) RAAF 403396 PO Matchett, W M J (Navigator) RAAF 401053 Flt Sgt Simpson, N H (Air Bomber) RAF Flt Sgt Rogers, R J (Wireless Operator Air Gunner) RAAF 401739 Flt Sgt Brodie, I G (Air Gunner) RAAF 407994 Flt Sgt Swain, J K (Air Gunner) Post war it was established that the aircraf t crashed at Viersen-Ummer and all members of the crew were killed. They are interred in the Rheinberg War Cemetery, Germany,
- Contributed located about eleven miles north west of Duisberg. In 1949 Mr Robert Simpson made a donation of £200 to the St Arnaud Pipe Band in memory of his son the late Flight Sergeant Norman Simpson. In accepting the gift the Band committee announced it was changing the name of the band to “The St Arnaud (Norman Simpson Memorial) Pipe Band.” Many members of the Simpson Family still reside around the St. Arnaud/Paradise district including his nephew Graham Simpson and niece Dawn McKay. Contributions from the Simpson Family, the St. Arnaud Historical Society, the National Archives of Australia and the Australian War Memorial.
Above: The Medals awarded to Norman Simpson who made the supreme sacrifice on behalf of his country.
Above: “Australia was There”. The Australian servicemen who were crew members aboard the ill-fated Lancaster W8177 that was shot down over Germany on 27th January 1943. Below: The wallet presented to Norman Simpson by the Mayor, Councillors and Citizens of the St. Arnaud District before he left Australia’s shores on 18th September 1941.
Buloke makes final decision on Aged Care Services AFTER careful consideration Buloke Shire Council has made its final decision to withdraw from its Commonwealth Government funded role for home support service provision for aged care and people with a disability. Buloke Council made the decision at the April Council Meeting following an in-principle decision made in February to undertake genuine and far reaching consultation with clients, families, staff and other stakeholders. The provision of these services has been an important part of the Buloke Shire Council’s operations for nearing 40 years, however with
the comprehensive changes to be introduced as the Commonwealth Government progressively reforms the national aged care system, Council, like many other Councils, has reviewed its position and decided to exit service. The decision to withdraw from services at this time, aims to support the Buloke community through a transition process and
limit the potential risks or impacts to services prior to the national reforms taking full effect in 2024. The reforms focus on the improvement of quality, safety and choice in aged care services. They address the need to simplify the process for clients, improve the standard of care and provide clients and carers alike with more choice and control. There is no change to services and there will not be any changes to the co-ordination of services until a new
provider is appointed and commences operation. Mayor Cr Alan Getley said that the decision was made after a long and detailed process and review of the Commonwealth Government reforms and Councill’s ability to be a provider in the new climate. “As we all move towards the end of next financial year when the Support at Home program kicks off, Council will no longer operate in a system where we are effectively holding a monopoly on this service provision. “Instead, we would move into an open mar-
ket setting where Council just can’t compete,” Cr Getley said. “The Support at Home program will open up the market giving both greater choice and control for clients and payment structure changes that will make it incredibly difficult, if not impossible for a small rural Council to deliver these services with no ability to subsidise with rate payer funds. “In making this decision now, Council will be able to work with the Commonwealth and State Governments to find suitable providers and work on a tailored transition process to ensure our most vulner-
able residents are not left behind”. Chief Executive Officer Wayne O’Toole thanked all current and previous staff for their efforts in providing an outstanding service to the community. “This decision is in response to significant changes in the aged care sector and in no way a reflection on the service levels and care provided by our staff. “In fact, during consultation over the last six weeks MEDIA RELEASE we have heard consistently about the high-quality care and compassion provided by our employees,” Mr O’Toole said.
“Our staff should be incredibly proud of the kindness, caring and compassion they’ve displayed in their roles. Our community is indebted to them.” A comprehensive Frequently Asked Questions guide has been developed and will be available on Council’s website. The Commonwealth government will be the final decision maker to determine which providers are appointed to the Buloke area for the interim period and transition process, prior to the new National Support at Home program commencing from July 1st 2024.
Above: Charlton’s ANZAC Memorial
ANZAC Day ANZAC Day, the one day of the year when Australians and our New Zealand cousins remember the landing at ANZAC Cove in the early hours of 25th April 1915; 108 years ago but still strong in our memory. We honour our dead from wars, conflicts and peace keeping operations and we reflect on the sacrifices of all who have served. Charlton’s commemorations on Tuesday 25th April will follow traditional lines, starting at the Cenotaph in High Street, then the march to the Shire Hall in Armstrong Street, the ceremony in the Hall and concluding with refreshments in the RSL Clubrooms. RSL members are asked to assemble at the Cenotaph at 0840 hours; Parade Fall In! will be called at 0850 and wreath laying will take place at 0855 in the order, RSL and Shire, then schools and organizations, then members of the public. At 0900 the Ode will be recited, followed by the playing of Last Post, Reveille and Rouse. The march, accompanied by the Charlton and Wycheproof Community Brass Band under the baton of Bandmaster Brian Heenan OAM, will start at 0905 and proceed from the Cenotaph down High Street, turn into and along Armstrong Street and halt at the Shire Hall. After Parade Dismiss, RSL members and the general public will enter the Shire Hall for the formal ceremony. We are fortunate to have as our guest speaker one of Charlton’s own, Wing Commander Garry McKee. Garry, who joined the Royal Australian Air Force as an apprentice, rose through the ranks, was commissioned and is now Wing Commander. He has just returned to Australia after a three year posting to the USA and is now serving at the RAAF base at Sale. We look forward to hearing his ANZAC Day address. At the completion of the formal ceremony, all are invited into the RSL clubrooms adjoining the Hall to reflect on this One Day of the Year and to enjoy refreshments with RSL members. They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. LEST WE FORGET.
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Employer: Charlton Neighbourhood House Inc. Work Type/s: Part time (25 hours per week, job share will be considered) Position Title: Neighbourhood House Coordinator Applications close: 5pm 28th April 2023 Charlton Neighbourhood House seeks an energised Neighbourhood House Coordinator who will be instrumental in planning, developing, and executing community programs and building relationships in the community. How to apply for the position Applicants should address the key selection criteria contained within the position description. This can be obtained by calling 0427 177 688 or email president@charltonnh.org.au
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WINNER NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION FOR A PLANNING PERMIT AMENDMENT The land affected by the application is located at Tottington Road, Gre Gre being Crown Allotments 71C. 71E, 114A and 115, Parish of Tottington. The application is for an Amendment to a Permit to allow Expansion of an existing Extractive Industry (WA637 Gravel Quarry), including extension onto additional land at CA114A. The applicant for the permit is Sitec Consulting Engineers. The planning permit application reference number is 5.2000.5.2. You may look at the application and any documents that support the application at Council Offices 40 Napier Street, St Arnaud. This can be done during office hours and is free of charge. Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submissions to the Responsible Authority. An objection must be sent to the Northern Grampians Shire Council, PO Box 580, Stawell 3380 in writing, include reasons for the objection, and state how the objector would be affected. The Responsible Authority will not decide on the application before 3 May 2023. If you object the Responsible Authority will tell you its decision.
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IN MEMORIAM
DEATH DELLAR (Roberts) - Florence May passed away peacefully in St Arnaud on the 8th April 2023 in her 105th year. Loved wife of Joe (dec) and loving mother of Colin and Terry, mother-in-law of Jean and Joan. Treasured Nan of Glenda, Geoffrey, Bradley; Julie, Vickie, Daniel, Jacob and Great Nan of 13 and Great Great Nan of 40. You did it your way. Always in our Hearts
DUNSTAN - Jason Richard 12-10-1989 – 15-4-2023 of St Arnaud. Dearly loved partner of Jess and adored Dad of Zach, Fletcher, Huddy and Theo. Loved son of Trevor and Gayleen and brother of Gavin and Prue. Gone to Soon, Love You Forever
FLOOD - Matthew “Mark” 25-11-1956 – 12-4-2023 of Donald. Much loved husband of Heather and loved and respected Dad of Marney and Christian; Renee and Ross; Adam and Gabby. Adored Pa of Maddi, Lilly, George; Will, Annabelle; Delaney, Harriet, Tully and Zimi. Life wont be the same, but your stories will live on. Loved always.
FUNERAL DELLAR A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Florence M. Dellar was held at the Kell Funerals Chapel (cnr Napier & Mill Sts) St Arnaud on THURSDAY APR. 13th at 2.00 pm. A private cremation was then held. Condolences at lifelived.com.au KELL FUNERALS ST ARNAUD NFDA
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THANK YOU To our family and friends for the cards, flowers, gifts, and congratulatory messages we received on the occasion of our 70th Wedding Anniversary. It was truly a memorable occasion and stored in our memory banks. Neil and Margaret Fyffe.
DUNSTAN - Jason Richard It is with great sadness that we have learnt of the passing of our valued employee, Jason Dunstan, who died following a short illness on Saturday 15th April 2023. Jason joined our Ridley St Arnaud Mill as a Mill Operator six years ago. He was the father of four boys and we extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to Jessica, Jason's family, friends and his St Arnaud colleagues. Ridley Management
DUNSTAN - Jason Richard On the weekend we lost a dear friend and valued colleague, Jason. Each of us not only grieves at the passing of a tremendous individual but also for the loss his family suffers. Our hearts and prayers go out to Jason’s family and friends. We will all miss Jason more than words can express. Your work mates at St Arnaud Ridley Mill
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DUNSTAN A celebration for the life of Mr. Jason R Dunstan will be held in St Arnaud Town Hall, Napier St. St. Arnaud on MONDAY, (April 24th) at 1.30 pm. A Private Cremation will be held. Tributes & recording at lifelived.com.au KELL FUNERALS ST ARNAUD NFDA
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BRASSINGTON (nee Fyffe) - Heather Kaye 19.8.1957 - 25.4.2014 A loving daughter. Forever remembered by Mum and Dad.
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ST. ARNAUD CHURCH OF CHRIST Cnr. Queens Ave & Alma St. Celebrating faith in our Lord Thu 20th March 10.30 a.m.: Faith Group Sun 23rd April 9.45 a.m.: Prayer time 10.30 a.m.: Worship & Communion Speaker: Norma Hunt Enquiries: Brian Eccles Ph: 5495 2267
ANGLICAN PARISH OF ST. ARNAUD Christ Church Old Cathedral Friday 21st April 9am Morning Prayer St. Arnaud 9.30am Every Sunday Eucharist Bealiba 8am 2nd/4th Sunday All Welcome Locum Priest Archdeacon Peter Blundell Enquiries phone: Phone: 0427 694 720 DISTRICT CATHOLIC CHURCHES East Wimmera Parish BIRCHIP
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Charlton 100 Years Ago : 7th to 18th April by Charlton Golden Grains Museum
Grand Charity Carnival The Woosang Grand Charity Carnival was held on the local recreation reserve on Easter Monday, the proceeds being divisible between Woosang Hall and Inglewood and Wycheproof Hospital funds. Favored with an ideal day, the attendance was large, and a record gate of £51, in addition to money attributable to membership tickets, was received. Refreshments were provided on the ground, and the publican’s booth, belonging to Mrs Dwyer, of the Vale of Avoca Hotel, was freely patronised. The various events were well contested and keenly watched by
interested spectators. Horse races and foot races were held. The Handicap Girls’ Race, Under 14, was won by Grace Wilson, Under 10 Elsie Gillett. Handicap Boys’ Race, Under 14 was won by Jack Letts, Under 10 by Cyril Hayes. A ball, with supper to follow, was held in the Woosang Hall in the evening, and a very pleasant social reunion eventuated.
St Martin’s Ball Interior tastily decorated, floor perfectly polished, music ravishing, and Mick Bennett, M.C., at his best, there was nothing for the ball on Wednesday but pronounced success. There was a homely feeling about the old Victoria Hall. The dancers (some 85 couples) would have
appreciated the extra space which the removal of the stage would have provided. An excellent supper was provided by the ladies of the congregation. The girls were pretty to distraction, the dresses were lovely confections of diaphanous material. Twenty-six separate dances kept the company together from eight till half-past three in the morning.
Football Club Thirty enthusiasts gathered at the telegraph Hotel on Friday and reformed the Charlton Football Club for the 1923 season. Mr James Spain occupied the chair and referred to the proud position held by the club during the past season when for the first time in many
years Charlton held the premiership. The secretary read the balance sheet which showed a credit of £40 12s 3d. Mr A. T. Harris thought that £42 was a great deal of money to pay away to umpires. The chairman explained that the matter of appointing umpires was not dealt with by the Charlton Club. The majority of delegates had forced the decision to employ the more expensive league brand. Mr L. A. Wilkinson was re-appointed President, Mr J. G. Greening Secretary and Treasurer. The following members elected as a committee – Messrs P. Arundell, G. Burton, F. Giles, J. Stewart, A. T. Harris, G. A. Babidge and F. Nixon.
Public field trial On Tuesday afternoon a public field trial will be held on Messrs O’Connor Bros’ farm, two miles from Charlton, when the wonderful adaptability of Shearer’s combined drill and cultivator will be demonstrated. It is claimed for this very up-to-date implement that its axle and drive are superior to anything on the market. Four rows of tines, spaced 15 inches apart, give great clearance and made of the best quality obtainable, they can be altered and set as desired, whilst the draught is so arranged that the pull comes on each side of the implement, ensuring straight running.
Above: Arriving at Woosang Sports in 1910. Mr J. T. Dwyer is the local agent.
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respondence 1. A committee of management to control Charlton Park. 2. Victorian Railways Department notifying approval for the running of a train from Sea Lake on Mondays to connect with the 8am train from Korong Vale to Bendigo. 3. From I. J. Weaver M.L.A. stating that he is making endeavours
to have special water trains sent earlier each day so that teams may get home at a reasonable hour. 4. From Country Fire Brigades Board determining the amount of contribution payable by the Shire at £22 5s 3d. 5. From Macdougalls Limited, quoting prices for automatic Gestetnor duplicator for shire office use, and guaranteed for 10 years. (Information from East Charlton Tribune)
Schools focus on child safety KEEPING our children safe, was the key focus of a Child Safety Day held at St Joseph’s Primary School in Charlton, at the end of Term One. - Contributed Senior students from St Joseph’s, St Mary’s Donald, St Mary’s Sea Lake and St Patrick’s St Arnaud, united together to explore the new child safe standards which were implemented in July 2022. After uncovering some of the universal rights of children, by solving a jigsaw puzzle, students spent the remainder of the day focused on the specific
right of all children to be safe, and to feel safe, no matter where they are. Students worked in groups to rewrite the eleven child safe standards, making them more child-friendly and accessible. Senior students from each town now have the task of returning to their catholic school communities to share their learning. The ultimate aim, is
for each school to produce their own child-friendly version of the standards in an age appropriate policy. A component of this policy will include how and where to seek, as was the focus of the afternoon session. All staff present were impressed by the maturity and enthusiasm shown by the students throughout the day and the camaraderie between the students from the neighbouring towns was an added bonus!
Above: The group celebrates their work on the day with a certificate presented to each student.
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Rich hopes and crushed dreams RICH hopes and crushed dreams are the words subscribed on the sign at Bell Rock and some locals were wondering if this was actually true with a new signpost being erected recently. When a resident complained to the Northern Grampians Shire Council that a sign on the dirt road extension of Butcher Street declaring the Bell Rock feature to be along ‘this way’ was in disrepair. After a while a new sign appeared, but it was not what was anticipated by the
THE ‘Left over bitumen from another job” scam has been doing the rounds in St. Arnaud lately.
resident when he pointed it out. As a result the new sign indicates, ‘Lake Buloke’, pointing to
the Bell Rock area. Bell Rock does inspire rich hopes but the sign perhaps crushes dreams.
Above: The sign to ‘Lake Buloke’ which should read ‘Bell Rock’ placed we believe by Parks Victoria.
Above: The Parks Victoria information board about the Bell Rock area.
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Kooreh Hall celebrates 100 years CLOSE to 200 people gathered on a beautiful Sunday for the 100 year celebration of the Kooreh Hall this month, many from interstate. Member for Ripon Martha Haylett and Northern Grampians Shire Mayor Kevin Erwin attended both of whom spoke. The stage decorated with flowers from the gardens of those in attendance and a beautiful birthday cake was baked by Sue Wright and decorated by Anne McNally and accompanied the barbeque that was operated by Greg McNally and his children. Although a marque was on hand the sun bought the meals outside with many stories from the oldies about what they did in the Kooreh Hall. The St. Arnaud Brass Band and five pipers were superb and many become emotional with Amazing Grace amongst others.
Two plaques were unveiled one, the 100 year commemorative plague was unveiled by John Proctor and the second, the Lone Pine plaque was unveiled by Margaret Proctor. A local ‘opal miner’ donated a black open pendant and earings for the raffle and it was won by Carly McNaulty who was married two weeks ago. Wonderful wedding present. Ross Dohnt bought along to show the only remaining Kooreh 1920s footy team guernsey, which had been his father’s. Funding for the day was provided by Northern Grampians Shire Council for the two plaques and from the Young Farmers for $1,000 for catering.
Above and right: John Proctor and wife Margaret Proctor, both had the honor of unveiling the two plaques on the day.
Above: McNally and McNaulty grandchildren. Back Row, (left to right) Mae McNally, Connor McNally, Jack McNally and Maddie McNally. Front Row: Bonnie McNally, Olivia McNaulty, Grace McNally, Thomas McNally, Molly McNally. Sitting in front: James McNaulty.
Above: Maureen Hewitt lit the candles on the beautiful birthday cake with the help of Greg McNally (left) and Peter Rigby and below Joan W illiams had the honour of cutting the cake.
Above: Jan Schulz (Mc Nally) (centre) with two her daughters (left to right) Tracey Hill (Schulz) (left), and Nerida Schulz. Above: (left to right) Scott Wright, Christopher Hewitt, Lee Hewitt, Rachel Coombes, Corralee Lochheart (McClelland) and Gail Ross (Mc Clelland).
Above: A drone photograph of the gathering at the Kooreh Hall.
Above: The Rinaldi family. Back row: (left to right) Viv Morse, Dennis Rinaldi, Tony Rinaldi, Frank Rinaldi, Peter Rinaldi, Grant Rinaldi, Dale Rinaldi, Jodie Rinaldi, Tahlia McCord, Bianca McCord. Middle row: Leah Jones (née Rinaldi), Kathryn Morse (née Rinaldi), Sharon Rinaldi, Aidan Rinaldi, Lek Rinaldi, Harper Greenwood, Danielle Greenwood, Jan Rinaldi, Anita Trezise, Glenda Waddington (née Rinaldi), Leon Waddington. Front row: Paige Rinaldi, Caleb Rinaldi, Aston Rinaldi, Ada Rinaldi, Chaniqua Rinaldi, Anson Rinaldi, Sierra Greenwood, Aria Greenwood, Mason Greenwood, Louis Trezise. Page 16 - NORTH CENTRAL NEWS, WEDNESDAY APRIL 19th 2023.
Above: (left to right) Catherine Stephens (nee Proctor), her mother Gwen Proctor and Alison O’Reilly (nee proctor) - Gwen’s Niece.
Above: The Proctor family. Back Row: (left to right) Craige Proctor, Brenda Proctor, Howard Proctor, Alison O’Reilly (Proctor), Patrick O’Reilly, Catherine Stephens (Proctor), Ian Stephens, Richard Proctor, Marilyn Proctor, Dale Watts, Ross Proctor, Heather Proctor, Rosemary Proctor and Helen Rigby (Proctor). Front Row: Jenny Watts (Proctor), Katie O’Reilly, Margaret Proctor, John Proctor, Gwen Proctor, William (Bill) Proctor and Peter Rigby.
Above: Back row: Committee and officials (left to right) John Proctor, Mayor-Kevin Erwin, Margaret Proctor, Brenda Proctor, Eddie Ostarcevic-Councillor, Anne Mc Nally, Karen Heslop-Councillor, Martha Haylett- Member for Ripon, Christopher Hewitt, Lee Hewitt, Jan Rinaldi, Tony Rinaldi. Front Row: Greg McNally -Committee Chair, Peter Rigby, Helen Rigby-Committee Secretary, Brian Wright -Committee Treasurer and Sue Wright.
Above: The Dohnt family. Back: (left to right) Ross Dohnt, Peter Williams and David McCallum. Sitting: Anne Michael, Joan Williams (Moore), Sandi Dohnt, Jill Mc Callum (Dohnt), Margaret Constantine (Dohnt). NORTH CENTRAL NEWS, WEDNESDAY APRIL 19th 2023 - Page 17
Kooreh Hall celebrates 100 years CLOSE to 200 people gathered on a beautiful Sunday for the 100 year celebration of the Kooreh Hall this month, many from interstate. Member for Ripon Martha Haylett and Northern Grampians Shire Mayor Kevin Erwin attended both of whom spoke. The stage decorated with flowers from the gardens of those in attendance and a beautiful birthday cake was baked by Sue Wright and decorated by Anne McNally and accompanied the barbeque that was operated by Greg McNally and his children. Although a marque was on hand the sun bought the meals outside with many stories from the oldies about what they did in the Kooreh Hall. The St. Arnaud Brass Band and five pipers were superb and many become emotional with Amazing Grace amongst others.
Two plaques were unveiled one, the 100 year commemorative plague was unveiled by John Proctor and the second, the Lone Pine plaque was unveiled by Margaret Proctor. A local ‘opal miner’ donated a black open pendant and earings for the raffle and it was won by Carly McNaulty who was married two weeks ago. Wonderful wedding present. Ross Dohnt bought along to show the only remaining Kooreh 1920s footy team guernsey, which had been his father’s. Funding for the day was provided by Northern Grampians Shire Council for the two plaques and from the Young Farmers for $1,000 for catering.
Above and right: John Proctor and wife Margaret Proctor, both had the honor of unveiling the two plaques on the day.
Above: McNally and McNaulty grandchildren. Back Row, (left to right) Mae McNally, Connor McNally, Jack McNally and Maddie McNally. Front Row: Bonnie McNally, Olivia McNaulty, Grace McNally, Thomas McNally, Molly McNally. Sitting in front: James McNaulty.
Above: Maureen Hewitt lit the candles on the beautiful birthday cake with the help of Greg McNally (left) and Peter Rigby and below Joan W illiams had the honour of cutting the cake.
Above: Jan Schulz (Mc Nally) (centre) with two her daughters (left to right) Tracey Hill (Schulz) (left), and Nerida Schulz. Above: (left to right) Scott Wright, Christopher Hewitt, Lee Hewitt, Rachel Coombes, Corralee Lochheart (McClelland) and Gail Ross (Mc Clelland).
Above: A drone photograph of the gathering at the Kooreh Hall.
Above: The Rinaldi family. Back row: (left to right) Viv Morse, Dennis Rinaldi, Tony Rinaldi, Frank Rinaldi, Peter Rinaldi, Grant Rinaldi, Dale Rinaldi, Jodie Rinaldi, Tahlia McCord, Bianca McCord. Middle row: Leah Jones (née Rinaldi), Kathryn Morse (née Rinaldi), Sharon Rinaldi, Aidan Rinaldi, Lek Rinaldi, Harper Greenwood, Danielle Greenwood, Jan Rinaldi, Anita Trezise, Glenda Waddington (née Rinaldi), Leon Waddington. Front row: Paige Rinaldi, Caleb Rinaldi, Aston Rinaldi, Ada Rinaldi, Chaniqua Rinaldi, Anson Rinaldi, Sierra Greenwood, Aria Greenwood, Mason Greenwood, Louis Trezise. Page 16 - NORTH CENTRAL NEWS, WEDNESDAY APRIL 19th 2023.
Above: (left to right) Catherine Stephens (nee Proctor), her mother Gwen Proctor and Alison O’Reilly (nee proctor) - Gwen’s Niece.
Above: The Proctor family. Back Row: (left to right) Craige Proctor, Brenda Proctor, Howard Proctor, Alison O’Reilly (Proctor), Patrick O’Reilly, Catherine Stephens (Proctor), Ian Stephens, Richard Proctor, Marilyn Proctor, Dale Watts, Ross Proctor, Heather Proctor, Rosemary Proctor and Helen Rigby (Proctor). Front Row: Jenny Watts (Proctor), Katie O’Reilly, Margaret Proctor, John Proctor, Gwen Proctor, William (Bill) Proctor and Peter Rigby.
Above: Back row: Committee and officials (left to right) John Proctor, Mayor-Kevin Erwin, Margaret Proctor, Brenda Proctor, Eddie Ostarcevic-Councillor, Anne Mc Nally, Karen Heslop-Councillor, Martha Haylett- Member for Ripon, Christopher Hewitt, Lee Hewitt, Jan Rinaldi, Tony Rinaldi. Front Row: Greg McNally -Committee Chair, Peter Rigby, Helen Rigby-Committee Secretary, Brian Wright -Committee Treasurer and Sue Wright.
Above: The Dohnt family. Back: (left to right) Ross Dohnt, Peter Williams and David McCallum. Sitting: Anne Michael, Joan Williams (Moore), Sandi Dohnt, Jill Mc Callum (Dohnt), Margaret Constantine (Dohnt). NORTH CENTRAL NEWS, WEDNESDAY APRIL 19th 2023 - Page 17
In The Paddock Mallee farmer fined for seriously neglected sheep Victorian Carbon Farming A Mallee farmer has been fined $65,000 and disqualified for 25 years from owning any farm animal or being a person in charge of any farm animal after pleading guilty to animal cruelty charges and being sentenced recently at the Ballarat Magistrates’ Court. Agriculture Victoria Program Manager Animal Health and Welfare Compliance, Daniel Bode said Steven Ralston was convicted of 14 charges, including multiple failures to provide proper and sufficient food and drink to his livestock, a failure to treat flystrike sheep and a breach of a previously imposed order by the court requiring Mr Ralston to provide appropriate care to his stock. “The court heard the charges related to a failure to provide food and drink and an outbreak of flystrike in a flock of more than 1320 sheep at Mr Ralston’s properties in Corack and Chinkapook between March and April 2020.” Mr Bode said
Agriculture Victoria officers first attended the property in early March 2020 in response to an animal welfare complaint. “During the first inspection, officers observed approximately 500 head of sheep of mixed age and sex with long wool and dags. “Some were observed to be wool blind, preventing them from finding food, shelter and escaping predators. “Ten sheep, including young weaner aged sheep were observed to have flystrike, and one was euthanised due to its poor body condition,” Mr Bode said. Mr Bode said Mr Ralston also failed to register adequate Property Identification Codes (PIC) informa-
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tion for his Corack and Chinkapook properties. His PIC covered 17 parcels of land in Corack, but not the other 16 parcels of land which he had livestock on in Corack. Additionally, Mr Ralston did not have a PIC for the seven parcels of land in Chinkapook. He said officers attended the properties on six separate occasions and issued several Notices to Comply. “Over this time, sheep were found in barren paddocks, and shearing sheds without adequate food or drink and appeared weak and lethargic. Following the Plea being entered in late 2022 Departmental officers were required to intervene on Mr Ralstons’ properties at Chinkapook following further concerns with the welfare of the animals. Over the course of a number of inspections a large number of sheep were found deceased or in such poor condition that they were required to be humanely euthanised. Given the condition of the sheep, the Department implemented an immediate seizure of the majority of the remaining ani-
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mals. Magistrate Saines stated the level of neglect and suffering experienced was appalling and confronting, and what was most relevant was that this offending occurred before, during and af ter the accused was being sentenced for earlier similar offences. “This is a reminder to all livestock producers that animal cruelty will not be tolerated by the Victorian Government or the
community,” Mr Bode said. “If you are responsible for the care of any animal, you have a duty to provide for that animal including ensuring disease or parasites are treated appropriately.” Anyone wishing to make a specific complaint in regard to the welfare of commercial livestock on Victorian farms can contact Agriculture Victoria on 136 186 or aw.complaint@agriculture.vic. gov.au
Register now for waste tyres used in silage production A new Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) registration for farmers using waste tyres in silage production will help reduce the risk of fire and harm to human health and the environment. Stockpiled tyres can pose a significant fire risk. Tyre fires are hard to extinguish, emit toxic smoke and can contribute to harm in the environment. Having an understanding of a farm’s tyre stocks will help mitigate the risk and severity they pose. Director Permissioning and Development, Con Lolis said silage production is critical for a healthy agricultural industry. “The registration strikes the right balance between making sure farmers can feed their stock while also helping to reduce the risk of harm to human health and the environment.” Farmers, or anyone, using and/or storing 5m3 (about the size of a small skip bin) of waste tyres as weights for silage production, have until 1 July 2023 to apply for a registration. The process to apply for a registration has been made as easy as possible and can be completed free, fast and can even be done on your smart phone. “By having farmers and others, who use waste tyres for silage production, apply for this free registration, we are all doing our part to ensure waste tyres are correctly stored and managed to help reduce the risk of fire or environmental harm,” Mr Lolis said. For more information and to apply for a
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Program EOIs open to support tree planting on properties THE Victorian Government is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from experienced tree-growing businesses to help regional landowners plant trees and reduce Victoria’s carbon emissions. EOIs are open for established plantation/vegetation management businesses to become Registered Project Advisors for the Victorian Carbon Farming Program and help landowners plant trees on their properties. Registered project advisors will be able to apply for sponsorship funding to undertake outreach activities to engage with landowners on the potential benefits of growing trees on farms. The program’s pilot will run in the North Central Catchment Management Authority region.
Week ending Thursday 5 April 2023
The project aims to incentivise rural landowners to establish shelterbelts and woodlots that will bring a range of on-farm benefits and sequester carbon to assist meeting the state’s emissions reduction targets. Grants will open up for landowners in July 2023. Interested landowners and EOI applicants can visit agriculture. vic.gov.au/climate-andweather/policy-progra ms-action/victorian-carbon-farming-program for more information and to sign up for updates.
— By Glendon Hancock
THE softer tone evident in the stand-alone Melbourne sale at the end of the previous series has carried into this week, pushing prices lower across all sectors in the Australian wool market this week. On the opening day it was immediately apparent that that the prices on offer were well below those achieved in the previous sales, particularly in Sydney and Fremantle, as these centres did not suffer the losses felt in Melbourne on Thursday last week. The major falls were in the merino fleece types and by the end of the day the individual Micron Price Guides (MPGs) for merino fleece had dropped by between 4 and 49 cents. The only exception was the 17 and 17.5 micron MPGs in Melbourne which were unchanged and +3 respectively. These reductions were the impetus behind the AWEX Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) dropping
by 12 cents for the day. On the second day, the market fell again, although the falls were relatively minimal. The MPGs movements ranged between +5 and 18 cents. The EMI lost another 6 cents, losing a total of 18 cents for the series, closing at 1300 cents. In a familiar pattern, currency again played a large part in the market movements of this series. A strengthening Australian dollar meant that when viewed in US dollar terms the market performed more robustly. The EMI lost only 3 US cents for the series. The last time the EMI was at this point was back in December. The EMI is now 69
National Offering Centre North South West Total
Week 40 40 40
Days 5, 6 April 5, 6 April 5, 6 April
Future Offerings Week
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Offering 12,697 23,066 10,487 46,250
cents lower than where is sat in the corresponding sale of the 2022/23 season. The market now heads into a one-week recess. Sales will resume in the week beginning Monday the 17th of April, with wool continuing to a c c u m u l a te ove r t h e break, Week 42 is expected to be a large sale, currently there is over 54,000 bales forecast to be offered nationally.
Melbourne 1254M -13 16.5 2330n --22 17 2173 -15 17.5 2067 -8 18 1877 -28 18.5 1766 -8 19 1641 -7 19.5 1555 -27 20 1490 -14 21 1416 -23 22 1372 23 24 25 26 561n -4 28 338 -0 30 303 -4 32 247n -5 MC 859n -19 Ind.
In The Paddock Webster calls ‘sham’ on VNI West process MEMBER for Mallee Anne Webster says the poor consultation process Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has conducted on changes to the Victoria-New South Wales Interconnector West has left Mallee communities with more questions and concerns than answers. Under an order by the State Government, AEMO has expedited progress on the 500 kilovolt (kV) doublecircuit overhead transmission line connecting to the Western Renewables Link at Bulgana and to EnergyConnect at Dinawan Energy Hub in NSW via a new terminal station near Kerang. Farmers have been blindsided by the proposal, which was originally understood to be an upgrade to an
existing 220kv line from Ballarat to Kerang via Bendigo. The new proposal, Option 5, would see infrastructure built on valuable farmland, including irrigation districts throughout Mallee. “Victorian Energy Minister Lily D’Ambrosio signed off on this order and AEMO have forged ahead with their ‘consultation’ process but they are not being transparent with local communities ,” Dr Webster said.
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Australian barley growers MEMBER for Mallee Anne Webster is cautiously optimistic for Australian barley growers following China’s announcement it will review its tariffs on the crop. In May 2020, China imposed tariffs of 80 per cent on Australian barley for five years, crippling a trade worth up to $1.5 billion a year. However earlier this week Beijing announced it would conduct an expedited review over the next three months while in return the Australian Government would suspend its World Trade Organisation appeal on the matter. “China is an incredibly important trading partner for us and the removal of these tariffs would be a positive step for our growers,” Dr Webster said. “These sanctions were not justified in the first place and I know many farmers across Mallee will be waiting to hear the outcome on this. “The Opposition has supported the Prime Minister and Government in their outreach to many countries in our part of the world, and that will continue” Dr Webster saod/ Australian barley exports to China peaked at 6.3 million tonnes in 2016-17. It is hoped that if the review provided a pathway to have the barley tariffs lifted then a similar process could be followed with China’s tariffs on Australian wine.
“I have been inundated with concerned landholders from Donald, Charlton, St Arnaud, Horsham and the communities in the Loddon Shire such as B r i d g e w a t e r, Inglewood and Boort who are going to be directly affected by the overhead lines and towers going through their properties. “They are getting little clarity; I’m being told they are being fed high level jargon-heavy information so AEMO can tick a box and say they have consulted, which is a sham process – it’s a Clayton’s consultation.” Meanwhile the development of the Western Renewables Link and VNI West has been criticised by energy market experts.
“Professor Simon Bartlett AM (previously a member of the National Electricity Market’s Reliability Panel, a Professor of Electrical Engineering and Chief Operating Officer of Powerlink) and Professor Bruce Mountain (Director of the Victoria Energy Policy Centre at Victoria University) have released a detailed critique of AEMO’s plans,” Dr Webster said. “It is deeply disturbing that experts are pulling apart AEMO’s plans and calling it a monumental mistake with an enormous risk of failure, but AEMO Victorian Planning are pressing on anyway.” In an ABC report this week a spokesperson for Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen said the Federal Government’s Rewiring The Nation
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St. Arnaud 100 Years Ago 9th – 19th April 1923 House Fire The home of Mr and Mrs Cyril Parry on Hagarty’s Hill, Charlton Road was destroyed by a fire, which started in the maid’s room. The six room W B residence with extensive veranda accommodation belonged to Mrs Bugge. The Parry family, who escaped in their night attire lost all their possessions and an appeal for funds started with Mr G McKechnie donating £10, as Cyril worked for him as an accountant. Mrs Parry was given a kitchen tea in the Church of England Parish Hall.
St. Arnaud Hospital Report for March – 47 patients admitted, 46 discharged, 32 remaining, 11 outpatients and 3 deaths. Wardsman S E Brown granted annual leave and the tender of James Hyder to cut wood for £35 was accepted. Four probationary nurses are wanted - must have Merit Certificate, salary during first year 5/- weekly, second year 7/6, third year 10/-.
Hospital Sunday St. Arnaud Band travelled to Berry’s
Bridge, Carapooee and raised £23, Donald Band raised £73 at Watchem and the Birchip Band held their annual event at Birchip and raised £115, all for the St. Arnaud Hospital.
Deaths Theophilus Bennetto died age 38 years at his residence in Silvermines Road, leaving a widow Louisa and two daughters Dolly age 17 years and Maisie 13 years. The family had lived in St. Arnaud for 17 years and Theo worked at Reed’s grain store. He was the youngest son of Mr and Mrs E Bennetto of Cope Cope. Mr William C Moore died at Elmhurst; his wife is a daughter of William McKechnie of St .Arnaud.
Farewells Rev E Macdonald, pastor of the Presbyterian Church was given a farewell at the Mechanics Institute prior to moving to Murrumbeena. The St. Arnaud and Gre Gre North congregations gave him a wallet containing £75 and his wife was presented with a bouquet of flowers. Slaty Creek residents farewelled Mr and Mrs Cadzow with a concert where recitations were performed by M Appleby, the school children,
and Miss McGarvin and songs by Mr and Miss Fox and Mr Healy. Mr Cadzow was given a pipe in a case, Mrs Cadzow a lounge chair and Master Jack Cadzow a book ‘Gulliver’s Travels’.
St Pat’s Tennis Club The club held a ball at the Town Hall to raise funds to asphalt their court and build a new pavilion. Music was supplied by five members of the Jazz Orchestra.
by Heather Pritchard in the coming football season it will find a place for all local players and not make it necessary for some of its’ good players to go elsewhere for a game.
To Let Mrs R S Reade of Raglan St has a W B cottage of 6 rooms in Mc Mahon St, to let. Mr Oswald Brown has land to let on shares, adjoining Cope Cope Railway Station.
Wedding
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Miss Ellen Mason of Bealiba and Mr James Rinaldi of Emu were married at St Mary’s Church in Dunolly, and will make their home in Bealiba.
J H Berry of Carapooee sells 5 acres, Parish of Moolerr, joining Thain Bros & Evans to A Jeremiah for £5 acre. Estate of J & A Aber sells 341 acres on Gooroc Road, 3 mile from St. Arnaud to J Michael & Sons for £7-10-0 acre. P J Gleeson of the Electoral Office is leaving town and sells his furniture and effects at Simpson & Co’s market. D Reseigh sells at “Bonnie Brae’, Bankins Bridge, 3 miles from Banyena, 4 miles west of Avon Plains – 732 sheep, 10 draught horses, harness for 10 working horses, 32 cattle, machinery, implements, hay, furniture and sundries. He has sold his property and is leaving the district.
Cricket at Stuart Mill. In a match for boys Redbank defeated Stuart Mill and in a men’s match Stuart Mill 106 defeated Redbank 78. It is noted that in last season’s Redbank premiership team, out of 5 bowlers mentioned, 4 were from Stuart Mill and out of 4 batsmen who made Redbank’s score, 3 were from Stuart Mill. It seems a great pity that Stuart Mill did not put a team of its’ own in the field and it is hoped
St. Arnaud Combined Probus Club report
NCFL, NCNA NCHA season launch
OUR 22nd birthday celebrations got off to a good start with twenty six members in attendance and visitors from our sister club Kara Kara, and Maryborough, Dunolly, Charlton and Donald also life members Marj and Ray Contributed Williams.
EACH year the presidents of the North Central Football League, Hockey Association and Netball Association meet with Charlton and District Community Bank Board members to seek sponsorship for the junior players in each - Contributed of their codes.
President Glenys welcomed everyone and we sang the song plus Birthday/ Anniversary wishes. An extra special Wedding Anniversary celebration was for Margaret and Neil Fyffe, 70 years of marriage and a truly wonderful achievement. They were duly presented with flowers and a card along with the very good wishes of all those present. We then got down to the business of the day before the usual break for a cuppa and catch up. Neil then told us some funny stories plus others praising Margaret and the way she had always supported and worked alongside him.
Margaret said it was a two way street and I think you will agree any marriage is about give and take. President Glenys then read some tales about life, happy and sad but most enjoyable to hear. We then made our way to Countr y Delights for a delicious roast meal plus yummy dessert. Lucky door prizes were given out and the candle was lit on the cake by Ray Williams, fanned out by Marj and cut by Sheila Sorraghan. We were then entertained beautifully by Toni Williams on the violin. Toni is from Navarre and has played with the Ballarat Symphony
Above: Celebration birthday. (left to right) Sheila Sorraghan, Marj Williams and Ray Williams. Orchestra and the Geelong Symphony Orchestra. A ver y talented young woman and thanks go to Dawn our program officer for arranging it. We were then left to have our usual companionship chat and much laughter was the order of the day. Once again, these days don’t just happen and a big thank you to those who made it a very enjoyable day.
Above (left to right) Dawn McKay and Toni Williams.
This generous donation offsets the costs involved in running the junior football academy, transporting h o c ke y p l a y e r s t o the Junior Country Championships in Melbourne, and assisting netball players selected in the representative teams. The meeting also gave the executives the opportunity to discuss the the logistics of Season 2023, celebration rounds, scheduling of games, end of year presentations and the implementation of slightly different policies regarding concussion for each code. Most clubs are fielding a full complement of teams in each grade, though there will be no Under 17B netball and Wedderburn Redbacks are still hoping to find some more players to field a Men’s hockey team. The ability of each code to be flexible and
COVID Updates and Developments Victorian Stats
Above: (left to right) Elaine Palmer congratulates Margaret and Neil Fyffe on their 70th Wedding Anniversary.
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There were 5,811 new cases of COVID reported in the last 7 days to last Friday. With an increase of an additional 93 the hospitalisations are now at 297. The numbers in ICU have increased 5 to 15 and the number of deaths from the virus was 29 for the 7 day period. In Northern Grampians Shire the new number of reported cases is 13 but in the Buloke Shire the number of new cases is 16.
Latest variant of concern The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced a new variant of the COVID -19 virus, XBB.1.16 or Arcturus. WHO is monitoring the new subvariant of omicron that has been detected in over 20 countries including the U.S. and is contributing to a recent surge of COVID-19 cases in India.
share players to maximise games is going to be crucial in keeping clubs and competitions going and to minimise the number of byes. The meeting was followed by individual association meetings, prior to the Season Launch at the Vale of Avoca with executives from each club and codes welcoming Nullawil to the league. The launch enabled mingling of all codes, life members and sponsors to celebrate the upcoming season and it is hoped this will be an annual event. All three codes were excited about the prospect of starting the first round on Saturday 15th April and are looking forward to reconnecting with their communities. The uniqueness of the league is to be celebrated, offering many young people the opportunity to play two sports on the one day in the same precinct. The executives of all clubs have been working behind the scenes over the last couple of months to ensure the maximum number of teams can take to the field/court to ensure the strength of each competition remains viable. The fixture will now include 2 byes for each club and a further 2 byes for hockey as Nullawil will not be fielding hockey teams this season.
Entries surged at Easter Tennis Tournament IT seems that the word has well and truly spread about St. Arnaud hospitality, a well-run tournament and the manicured lawn courts with an excellent playing surface for a 30% increase in player numbers over last year saw 220 players from far and wide grace the courts over the three day St. Arnaud - Contributed and District Lawn Tennis Club Annual Easter Tennis Tournament.
Above: A Grade Doubles Winners (left to right) Will and Luke Jackson.
Above: Women's A Grade champions (left to right) Tracey Graham (St Arnaud) and Kylie Evans (Bendigo) with Club president Will Jackson
Above: (left to right) Will Jackson, President with happy B Grade Mixed Doubles winners Duncan Jackson (St. Arnaud) and Hayley Kilmartin (St Pats Mentone).
This was the best number for many years. Despite the threat of inclement weather, the tournament proceeded without interruption, thanks in no small part to the efforts of the Tournament Office staff, ably led by Shar yn Er win and Callum Goode, who managed to keep the courts full with the turnover of the large number of players. Weirs IGA Supa Saturday saw many tightly contested Men’s, Women’s, Boys and Girls Singles matches, along with the ever interesting Women’s and Men’s Veterans Doubles players showing that age is of little consequence. St. Arnaud players Jake Male and Tracey Graham showed their class in their respective A Grade Singles grand finals, but both fell a little short – J a ke t o t h e e v e r green Matt Gravina (Blackrock) and current Club Champion Tracey to Willow Kelly (Harcourt). Each year, the tournament supportive “ Pa t O ’ S h a n n e s s y Swanwater” team tries it’s best to prove its credentials and this year Peter Healy managed a creditable “runner up” to Kade Leigh (Highton) in the M e n’ s “ D G r a d e ” Singles. Better luck next
year team! St Pats Mentone were well represented in the Boys and Girls Singles with Jack Harrison and Beth Turley winning their finals, with William Turley and Matilda Harrison runners up in their finals. Sunday’s O’Connor’s Case IH Doubles competition saw the car park full to overflowing as the large number of players, family and friends descended on the Club to be rewarded with pleasant weather and high standard matches. It was a very successful day for St Arnaud with Club members featuring in all but two of the Section Grand finals! Will Jackson and current Club Champion Luke Jackson proved too strong for last year’s champions Anthony Leigh and Joe Horvat (Highton) to take the A Grade title, while Jake Male and Harley Durward displayed excellent skills in overcoming Jarryd and Richard Proctor to snare the B Grade trophies. I n t h e M e n’ s C Grade Thomas Watts teamed with Highton’s Kade Leigh but they surrendered the Mens’ C Grade title to Rhys and Rohan Luxton, while Ambrose McIntyre and his partner Ti m Reidy (Camberwell) over-
came Donald Erwin and his Son in Law, Mitch B o u r ke (Canberra) in the Men’s D Grade final. Not to be outdone, St. Arnaud’s Tracey Graham continued her winning form from the day before, teaming w i t h Ky l i e E v a n s (Bendigo) to defeat Janet Allan and Jacqui McGrath (Geelong Lawn), in the Women’s A Grade final, while St Arnaud’s Kim Nevill and Meredith Quick (Ararat) were happy C Grade grand final winners over Sara Chol and Lisette Dyer (Highton). After rising to the mammoth challenges of running the 2022 tournament “sans clubhouse” the new Clubhouse in its attractive surrounds proved a winner for both players and spectators alike. The Kiosk was a hive of activity throughout the tournament feeding the hungry and capably organised by Chris Goode along with the ever present Lorys Greenall, and club members who rise to the occasion. The Sunday evening Spit Roast remains a hit and a splendid way to end two days of fine tennis and friendships born or renewed, and thanks go to Scott and Tammy Wright for their sterling efforts in providing it. “The Bar” was the stronghold for Thomas Watts (when not playing) and his
Above: (left to righ) Club President Will Jackson congratulates B Grade Doubles champions St. Arnaud's Jake Male and Harley Durward
Above: Smiles all round (left to right) Will Jackson congratulates Women's C Grade winners Meredith Quick (Ararat) and St. Arnaud's Kim Nevill. bar tending skills were noticeably appreciated! Monday staged the Bendigo Bank Mixed Doubles with St Arnaud’s highlight being the B Grade win by Duncan Jackson and his partner Hayley Kilmartin (St Pats Mentone) over Trevor Peters and Janine Fitzgibbon. At the trophy presentations Club
President Wi l l Jackson acknowledged the support of t h e To u r n a m e n t ’ s many sponsors in enabling it to host what was undoubtedly a splendidly successful Easter Tournament which contributes in no small measure to drawing visitors to the attractiveness and attractions of our part of the Shire.
Hits and Giggles serves up a night of fun AN idea became reality when the St. Arnaud Secondary College leaders held their first community event. -Contributed With the assistance from school staff and the St. Arnaud Lawn Tennis Club the Hits and Giggles event was held the last day of March. With no idea how many teams would enter, the leaders were ecstatic with the amount of submissions. With a total of 35 teams, 23 in the Open Sector, 6 in the Secondary Sector and 6 in the Primary Sector, all locked in well before the event. The competitors ranged in age from 10 to 70, which was a fantastic show of support by our incredible community. The leaders worked incredibly hard over the previous weeks, contacting businesses, organising catering and arranging activities
for everyone. There was plenty to do for people, even for those not interested in tennis with a jumping castle for the kids, popcorn, fairy floss, slushies, wood-fired pizza, spikeball (which was very popular throughout all ages), baked potatoes, lucky tickets, giant jenga, awesome music and face painting. The crowd was exceptional, with about 120 people, each with a massive smile on their face, which represented our supportive St Arnaud community. The winners for each event included the Primary section, Rod and Duncan Kirk. The Secondary section was won by Austin Lowe and Ben Greenaway and the Open section by Thomas Watts and Owen Lowe. The leaders are incredibly proud of the event, and the support that it gained, especially seeing everyone having a great time with a
smile on their face. With an astounding amount of positive community feedback the leaders are looking forward to being able to organise more events to bring everyone together and promote positive community spirit. The school leaders would like to extend a very special
thank you to the St. Arnaud Lawn Tennis Club, especially John Goode for his dedication in preparing the courts and his incredible support in making the dream a reality. Also to the St. Arnaud Hockey Club for making fairy floss machine available; to St Arnaud Country
Kitchen for lending their slushie machine; to St .Arnaud Primary School for lending their baked potato machine and their popcorn machine. Wood Fire Pizza 2 You were on hand with their delicious wood fired pizzas and the leaders would also like to thank the Charlton Lions
Club for running the jumping castle for the children on the night. Face painting skills were provided by Jen Greenaway and Tania Scarce was invaluable with incredible support and for the enormous amount of work that she did in helping organise and run the event.
Above: A great turnout for the Hits and Giggles event held at the St. Arnaud Lawn Tennis Club by the leaders at the St. Arnaud Secondary College.
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Bealiba Hall 2023 NCFL ROUND 1 Natte Bealiba Netball Indoor Carpet Birchip vs Nullawil
AS we kicked off the season we welcomed our neighbours Dunolly to the - Contributed Natte Yallock Recreation Reserve. We got a real taste of winter sports with the weather proving to be miserable which did not dampen the moods of those on court. 11 and Under It was a great effort by the 11 and Under’s with a behind win in the last quarter winning 10 to 7. Congratulations to Zeva Missen for her effort in the centre and first game for Natte and Lilah Ross, Emmie Graco and Emmie Ross for their first official netball game. 13 and Under The 13 & Under team performed impressively to start the season with a win 29 to 10. The glass award went to Edie Mortlock while Amelia Ross won the canteen award. Both girls played an excellent game in the mid court. 15 and Under The 15 & Under girls had a great start to the season, beating Dunolly 24 to 19. The awards went to Stella Palmer and Isabelle Hanley, however all the girls played exceptionally well. Looking forward to
what the girls can bring this season! 17 and Under The 17 & Under’s first game for the season was a good test. Defensively we were particularly strong throughout this game which resulted in a number of turnovers. Sienna Mortlock and Sydney Williams received the awards for their intercepting throughout the mid court, allowing the ball to be transitioned into our goalies who were confident and accurate in their shooting. A strong start to the season saw a win with the end score being 17 to 8. C Grade C Grade had a good start to the season coming away with a win over Dunolly, 33 to 18. Awards going to Rachel for her defensive pressure and turnovers, with our other award going to Tashana for her movement in the goal ring. B Grade The B Grade girls had a great win in a superb team effort with the end result being 50 to 12. Midcourters Chantelle Mills and Kayla Stewart controlled the play and
connected the both ends beautifully. The new combination of goalers Jess White and Polly Douglas proved to be a strong combination. The defensive team of Shelby Farrell, Demi Cossar, Sammi Ross and Ash Ryan were a strong force, creating plenty of turnovers and intercepts. A great first win for the girls. Awards went to Chantelle Mills and Kayla Stewart. A Grade A great first win for the A Grade girls going up 73 to 21. Despite the weather, the girls moved the ball seamlessly through the court and the connections are already proving to be very strong. Maddie Farrell, Naomi Medlyn and Lavinia Martin were excellent in defence, forcing many turnovers and making it very tough for the Dunolly attackers to score. Ella Tranter and Chloe Ross showcased their speed and creativity in attack which gave goalers Shannae Mills and Emma Ryan plenty of opportunities in the goal ring. Awards went to Maddie Farrell and Chloe Ross.
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Bowls - Contributed
TRIPLES night this week saw some even bowling, although only a small group, as always t h e r e wa s l o t s o f laughter. Congratulations to the team of David Price, Gary McClelland and Heather Cooper with two wins. Bowlers are reminded that Thurs 20th is supper week.
(7th April report) This week 7th April saw some interesting score boards with some close games and one or two blowouts. Some games saw kitty toppling off the edge and others displayed what appeared to almost be ‘trickshots’. Overall there was some very consistent bowling and I’m sure the voting would have been difficult. Congratulations to the team of Malcolm Campbell and Chris Evans and the team of David Price and Gary McClelland with their two wins each.
- Contributed
Seniors
IT was the meeting of two premiership teams when 2022 NCFL Premiers BirchipWa t c h e m m e t G R F N L Premiers Nullawil at Birchip on Saturday. Before play commenced, both teams lined up for the unfurling of the BirchipWatchem Premiership Flag. The Nullawil Seniors started strongly, keen to show they are a competitive force in their first year as part of the North Central League. At the end of the first term, Nullawil were 4.2-26 to Birchip 4 points. Drizzly conditions kept the scoring low, but Nullawil continued to play well for the rest of the game, winning each quarter. Birchip-Watchem 5.12-42 were defeated by Nullawil 12.1183 Best Players: Nullawil: Dean Putt, Jordan Humphreys, Dean Smith, Zachary Caccaviello, Mitch Farmer, Matt Quigley. Goals: Mitchell Farmer 3, Adam Thomson 3, Mark Thomson 2, Dean Smith 2, Isbister 1, Jonathan Casey 1. Birchip-Watchem: Jos Builder, Dale Hinkley, Nicholas Rippon, Joseph Reid, Lochlan Sirett, Ben Edwards. Goals: Ben Edwards 3, Nicholas Rippon 1, William Marks 1.
Reserves The Nullawil Reserves came out firing in the first quarter, but struggled to kick straight. Accuracy improved as the game progressed and they were easy winners. Birchip-Watchem 1.0-6 were defeated by Nullawil 11.13-79 Best Players: Nullawil: Tom Fawcett, Sam Goldsmith, Mitchel Barry, Jack Barry, Angus Forrester Goals: Sam Goldsmith 3, Nicholas Williams 2, Tom Fawcett 2, Jeremy Vearing 1, George Forrester 1, Charlie Fawcett 1, Daniel Braine 1. Birchip-Watchem: Matthew Rickard, Kody Leith, Ashleigh Samuels, Matt Ryan, Julian Liston. Goals: Julian Liston 1 Under 17’s The Birchip-Watchem boys dominated the game from beginning to end with Nullawil having no answers for their size and skill. The home team kept Nullawil scoreless, although the Nullawil boys were more competitive in the second half. The young boys will see their skills improve as the season progresses. Birchip-Watchem 20.20-140 defeated Nullawil 0.0-0 Best Players: Nullawil: Sol Kelly, Les Cooper, Max Fawcett, William Gilchrist Birchip-Watchem: Harry Cook, Riley Hogan, Charlie Frank
West Region Championships at Smythesdale THE last weekend of local events before the state championships found Beazley’s Bridge brigade at Smythesdale on a very cool damp Sunday, particularly in the morning. - Contributed The local brigades were pretty competitive ensuring a good day’s competition.
Beazley’s didn’t bring home top prizes this week but still held their own amongst stiff opposition. Aggregate winners this week were seniors Leopold, under 15’s Napoleons and under 13’s Ascot. The spread of points went right across the board making for a fairly even competition.
Left: (left to right) Alex Medlyn with the hydrant, Matilda Polkinghorne with the bowling hose, Henry Small with the soft suction and Finn Green pulling the reel hose for Beazley’s B in the under 13 Hydrant and Tanker event. Below Left:(left to right) Nick Wiseman, Hugh Jackson, Daniel Greenaway and Naomi Medlyn won the pumping and priming event in Beazley’s A even with a wonky hose bowl that had to be fixed.
Above: Nigel Greenaway in Beazley’s B feels the early morning chill with back spray from the target drifting back over him.
Above: Abby Weir heads for the final target in the under 15’s stationary tanker event, with (left to right) Ben Greenaway, Otis Patton on taps and Josie Greenaway having done their bit to help win the event watching behind.
Reserves
able to gain early control of the game and keep the Redbacks at bay throughout. An entertaining contest where the Navy Blues displayed good skills by both hand and foot against an always determined Redbacks outfit which could not quite match their opponents output. The Redbacks were best served by Trai Clarke, Tate Lovett, Ben Cunningham and Caleb Gault while Charlton had good players in Ethan Soulsby, Murphy Fitzpatrick, Seb Zagame, Jackson Nisbet, Mitch Boyle and Cooper McGrath. Final Scores: Charlton 9-7-61 def Wedderburn 6-6-42
Wedderburn Footy
The Redbacks made the ideal start against the Navy Blues. Goals on the board early and conditions deteriorating rapidly made for a titanic defensive effort from the Redbacks. Four goals in the first and two in the second saw the Redbacks hold a 21 point lead at half time in heavy, slippery conditions. The Redbacks defended grimly through the second half managing to add one point only to their half time score while the Charlton boys threw everything into a second half fight back. The Navy Blues were able to score second half
goals and get within five points of the Redbacks at the final siren but missed opportunities denied them a victory. The dynamic Matt Lockhart thrived in the heavy going for the Redbacks and was tireless in the ruck. He received good support from Cam Lang, Jim Grogan, Gerald Riley, Robert Whyman, Tom Boneham and Jake Hayes who all seemed to thrive in the heavy conditions. Charlton were best served by Ben Lanyon, Billy Sexton, Riley Thiesz, Cameron White, Tyler Catherine and
Angus Johnstone in a determined fight back after a goalless first term. Final Scores: Wedderburn 6-2-38 def Charlton 4-9-33
- Contributed made for an entertaining final term. Robert Whyman battled manfully for four quarters and received sold support from Noah Winslett, Maika Punguika and Beau Hartnell. Charlton’s best were Murphy McGeown, Jye Roberts, Joe Monaghan, Isaac Bourke and Hugh Sait. Final Scores Charlton 14-17 - 101 def Wedderburn 3-7-25
Under 17s The Redbacks after going into recess last season were able to get a team together and return to the field for round one of 2023. The going was tough from the outset as the Navy Blues through a greater physical presence were able to take early control of proceedings and held the Redbacks at bay for three quarters where an exchange of personnel
Under 14 The under 14s endured the best conditions of the day where the Navy Blues were
North-Central Football Roundup
Above: Charlton’s Joe Monaghan lays a big tackle during the third quarter of the 17’s against Wedderburn at Donaldson Park on Saturday.
Charlton v Wedderburn Junior Footy - Contributed Under 14 Charlton 9.7.61 defeated WFC 6.6.42 Goal kickers: Jackson Nisbet, 3, Seb Zagame, Cooper McGrath, 2, Murphy Fitzpatrick, Charlie Zagame, 1 Signwise Solutions Best on Ground: Ethan Soulsby, Walsh Motors: Murphy Fitzpatrick, Charlton Mensland Socks: Seb Zagame, Guthul - Will and Jac Leslie: Jackson Nisbet, GMG Finanical Group: Mitchell Boyle, Nutrien Ag: Cooper McGrath, Auxiliary Mars Bar: Cooper Phillips
Under 17 Charlton 14.17.101 defeated WFC 3.7.25 Goal kickers: Murphy McGeown, 5, Ajay Markham, 4, Elliott Fitzpatrick, 2, Jye Roberts, Michael Olive, Ned Zagame, 1 Walsh Motors Best on Ground: Murphy McGeown, Roberts Windrowing and Fencing: Hugh Sait, John and Cate Olive: Jye Roberts, Jack T h o m p s o n Constructions: Elliott Fitzpatrick, Heenan’s Charlton Newsagent: Joe Monaghan, Auxiliary Mars Bar: Isaac Bourke, Snap Finance 1%ers: Michael Olive
Netball results Charlton vs Wedderburn Round 1 15th April 2023 - Contributed 14 & Under A Charlton 13 def Wedderburn 5 REX Theatre Best: Taylah Giles, Bendigo Bank Coaches: Erin Blair, FHN Auxiliary Encouragement: Anika Holmes-Brown 17 & Under A Charlton 53 def Wedderburn 17 Bendigo Bank Best: Emmersyn Nelson, REX Theatre Coaches: Elise Fitzpatrick, FHN A u x i l i a r y Encouragement: Emily Olive C Grade Charlton 23 def by Wedderburn 33 Loveland Electrical and Holmes-Brown Floor and Window Coverings Best: Phoebe Thompson, Teejet and Charlton Caravan Park Coaches: Tahlia Casey
B Grade Charlton 28 def by Wedderburn 50 Stuchber y and Daughter and Stacy’ Dental Best: Lucinda Holmes-Brown consistent game and strong rebounds, East Charlton Hotel and Roberts Contracting Coaches: K ate Stuchbery adapting play to be better each quarter and giving 100% Special mention to Emmy Nelson for stepping up into B and playing ‘senior’ mindset A Grade Charlton 36 def by Wedderburn 41 Walsh Motors and JS Plumbing Best: Anna Meade, Teys Charlton and Charlton IGA Dental Coaches: Ellie Rae Major Sponsors: Walsh Motors and Teys Australia
Goldacres Seniors
NULLAWIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2 6.6 9.7 12.11 (83) BIRCHIP-WATCHEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.4 2.7 2.10 5.12 (42) Goals for Birchip-Watchem: Ben Edwards 3, William Marks, Nicholas Rippon. Goals for Nullawil: Mitch Farmer 3, Adam Thomson 3, Dean Smith 2, Mark Thomson 2, Jonathan Casey, David Ibister. Best for Birchip-Watchem: Jos Builder, Dale Hinkley, Nicholas Rippon, Joseph Reid, Lochlan Sirett, Ben Edwards. Best for Nullawil: Dean Putt, Jordan Humphreys, Dean Smith, Zachary Caccaviello, Mitch Farmer, Matt Quigley. WEDDERBURN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1 6.2 9.7 16.12 (108) CHARLTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2 3.11 4.12 4.13 (37) Goals for Wedderburn: Tom Campbell 5, Sam Barnes 3, Danny Benaim 2, Isaac Holt 2, Joe Lockhart 2, Louis Holt, Luke Holt. For Charlton: Travis Baird, Jaydon Cowling, Nick Thompson, Sam Woods. Best for Wedderburn: Joe Lockhart, Isaac Holt, Tom Campbell, Jaran McKay, Jordan Rosengren, Louis Holt. Ffor Charlton: Daniel Thiesz, Jaydon Cowling, Rhyen Woods, Jed Thompson, Sam Woods, Tim Hill.
WYCHE.-NARRAPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1 5.3 7.3 7.7 (49) DONALD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1 4.3 5.5 5.6 (36) Goals for Wyche.-Narraport: Cody Green 3, Rick Allan, Boe Bish, Gedd Hommelhoff, Dane McLennan. For Donald: Sam Dunstan 3, Jett Adams, Noah Berry. Best for Wyche.-Narraport: Damien Horbury, Jack McHutchison, Dane McLennan, Josh Walsh, Gedd Hommelhoff, Aaron Bateson. For Donald: Jesse Wallin, Ryley Barrack, Jamie Papalia, James Heslop, Ross Young, Sam Dunstan. SEA LAKE-NANDALY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.3 3.7 3.9 7.10 (52) BOORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 1.2 1.2 4.3 (27) Goals for Sea Lake-Nandaly: Will Simpson 2, Matt Elliott, Billy Mcinnes, Tyson Mckenzie, Austin Mertz, John Summerhayes. For Boort: Dale Cameron, Jarrod Fitzpatrick, Frasier Holland, Jack Smith. Best for Sea Lake-Nandaly: Matthew Farrelly, Ryan O’Sullivan, Bryce Delmenico, Luke Martin, Jack Poulton, Charlie Cox. For Boort: Tom Potter, Levi Moss, Jarrod Fitzpatrick, Matthew Hodoras, Nathan Twigg. BYE: St. Arnaud.
Haeusler’s Reserves
NULLAWIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.6 5.9 8.11 11.13 (79) BIRCHIP-WATCHEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 (6) Goals for Nullawil: Sam Goldsmith 3, Tom Fawcett 2, Nicholas Williams 2, Daniel Braine, Charlie Fawcett, George Forrester, Jeremy Vearing. For Birchip-Watchem: Julian Liston. Best for Nullawil: Tom Fawcett, Sam Goldsmith, Mitchel Barry, Jack Barry, Angus Forrester. For Birchip-Watchem: Matthew Rickard, Kody Leith, Ashleigh Samuels, Matt Ryan, Julian Liston.
WEDDERBURN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1 6.1 6.2 6.2 (38) CHARLTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.3 2.4 3.6 4.9 (33) Goals for Wedderburn: Jacob Piccoli 2, Robert Whyman 2, Ryan Butters, Jake Hayes. For Charlton: Ben Lanyon Riely Thiesz, Mathew Thompson, Cameron White. For Wedderburn: Matthew Lockhart, Cameron Lang, Gerald Riley, Thomas Boneham, Robert Whyman, Jake Hayes. Best for Charlton: Ben Lanyon, Billy Sexton, Riely Thiesz, Cameron White, Tyler Catherine, Angus Johnstone.
WYCHE.-NARRAPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1 6.3 8.7 9.8 (62) DONALD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.1 0.1 0.3 1.4 (10) Goals for Wyche.-Narraport: Joel Pardella 3 Ben Brennan 2, Daniel Allen, Harry Fawcett, Xavier McKersie, Trevor Rumbold. For Donald: Tom Letts. Best for Wyche.-Narraport: Adal Zuk, Luke Bish, Daniel Allen, James Ison, Dylan Turner, William Allan. For Donald: Kalon Green, Harry Forrest, Dion Hawkes, Brady Griffiths, Nathaniel Clark, Jack Landwehr. SEA LAKE-NANDALY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.6 4.6 4.9 4.11 (35) BOORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.0 1.0 1.0 2.1 (13) Goals for Sea Lake-Nandaly: Not Provided For Boort: Patrick O'Rourke, Sam Barraclough. Best for Sea Lake-Nandaly: Callan Noonan, Connor Michael, Joel Clohesy, Angus Collins, Brandon Stadon, Billy Poulton. For Boort: Patrick O’Rourke, Mitch Buchanan, Sam Barraclough, Jack Kerr, Willem Toose, Timothy Flick.
Community Bank Charlton & District U17s
BIRCHIP-WATCHEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.8 12.15 NULLAWIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.0 0.0 Best for Birchip-Watchem: Harry Cook, Riley Hogan, Charlie Frank. For Nullawil: Sol Kelly, Les Cooper, Max Fawcett, William Gilchrist.
17.17 0.0
20.20 0.0
(140) (0)
CHARLTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3 9.15 14.17 14.17 (101) WEDDERBURN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.0 0.0 0.0 3.7 (25) Best for Charlton: Ethan Soulsby, Murphy McGeown, Seb Zagame, Hugh Sait, Joseph Monaghan, Isaac Bourke. For Wedderburn: Robert Whyman, Noah Winslett, Beau Hartnell.
WYCHE.-NARRAPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3 6.5 8.7 10.10 (70) DONALD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1 2.2 3.3 4.4 (28) Best for Wyche.-Narraport: Heath Senior, Spencer Nicholls, Hunter Connolly, Oliver Daykin, Leyland Seddon, Hudson Garner. For Donald: George Morgan, Brady Griffiths, Colby Anderson, Baxter Donnellon.
BOORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.1 1.4 2.5 5.11 (41) SEA LAKE-NANDALY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.1 0.1 0.4 0.4 (4) Best for Boort: Alex Cockerell, Lachlan Hall, Jack Potter, Zak MacIntosh, Alex Chamberlain. For Sea Lake-Nandaly: Noah Barbary, Felix Warne, Nate McClelland, Jack Stacey, Brayden Allan, Tye Griffiths.
Next Round
Round 2, Saturday, April 22 —
Nullawil v. St Arnaud Sea Lake-Nandaly v. Birchip-Watchem Bye: Donald.
Charlton v. Boort Wycheproof-Narraport v. Wedderburn
Uniting Church U14s
BIRCHIP-WATCHEM 5.6 (36) d. NULLAWIL 5.2 (32). Best for Birchip-Watchem: Ethan Bergman, Oliver Cook, Chriswin Daniel. For Nullawil: Tiger Vearing, Nate Keam, Harry Humphreys.
CHARLTON 9.7 (61) d. WEDDERBURN 6.6 (42). Best for Charlton: Ethan Soulsby, Murphy Fitzpatrick, Sebastian Zagame. For Wedderburn: Trai Clarke, Tate Lovett, Benjamin Cunningham. DONALD 9.8 (62) d. WYCHE.-NARRAPORT 7.8 (50). Best for Donald: Baxter Donnellon, Marty Burke, Jesse Lydom. For Wyche.-Narraport: Dylan Cook, Darcy Coles, Ryder Cavalier.
SEA LAKE-NANDALY 5.12 (42) d. BOORT 4.5 (29). Best for Sea Lake-Nandaly: Angus Renney, Nate McClelland, Taj Borlase. For Boort: Cooper Gooding, Deklan King, Rylan Chislett.
Positions of Teams Goldacres North-Central Seniors
Teams Wedderburn . . . . . . . . . Nullawil . . . . . . . . . . . . Sea Lake-Nandaly . . . . Wycheproof-Narraport . Donald . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Birchip-Watchem . . . . . Charlton . . . . . . . . . . . . St Arnaud . . . . . . . . . . .
P 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0
Teams Nullawil . . . . . . . . . . . . Wycheproof-Narraport . Sea Lake-Nandaly . . . . Wedderburn . . . . . . . . . Charlton . . . . . . . . . . . . Boort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Donald . . . . . . . . . . . . . Birchip-Watchem . . . . . St Arnaud . . . . . . . . . . .
P 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0
Teams Boort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charlton . . . . . . . . . . . . Wycheproof-Narraport . Birchip-Watchem . . . . . Donald . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wedderburn . . . . . . . . . Sea Lake-Nandaly . . . . Nullawil . . . . . . . . . . . . St Arnaud . . . . . . . . . . .
P 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0
Teams Charlton . . . . . . . . . . . . Sea Lake-Nandaly . . . . Donald . . . . . . . . . . . . . Birchip-Watchem . . . . . Nullawil . . . . . . . . . . . . Wycheproof-Narraport . Boort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wedderburn . . . . . . . . . St Arnaud . . . . . . . . . . .
P 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0
Pts 4 4 4 4 0 0 0 0 0
% 291.89 197.62 192.59 136.11 73.47 51.92 50.60 34.26 -
W 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0
L 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0
D -
B 1
For 108 83 52 49 36 27 42 37 -
Ag 37 42 27 36 49 52 83 108 -
Pts 4 4 4 4 0 0 0 0 0
% 1316.67 620.00 269.23 115.15 86.84 37.14 16.13 7.59 -
W 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0
L 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0
D -
B 1
For 79 62 35 38 33 13 10 6 -
Ag 6 10 13 33 38 35 62 79 -
Pts 4 4 4 4 0 0 0 0 0
W 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0
L 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0
D -
B 1
Pts 4 4 4 4 0 0 0 0 0
W 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0
L 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0
D -
B 1
Haeuslers Reserves
Community Bank Charlton and District U17s
Voting for round 1:
Uniting Church U14s
Tooleybuc Sporting Club Presidents’ Award
Birchip-Watchem: J. Builder 3, D Hinkley 2, N Rippon 1. Nullawil: D. Watts 3, D. Putt 2, J. Humphries 1. Boort: T. Potter 3, L. Moss 2, M. Hodoras 1. Sea Lake-Nandaly: R. O’Sullivan 3, A. Mertz 2, B. Delmenico 1. Donald: J. Wallin 3 R. Barrack 2, J. Papalia 1. Wyche.-Narraport: D. Horbury 3, K. Hommelhoff 2, J. Walsh 1. Wedderburn: J. Lockhart 3, I. Holt 2, T. Campbell 1 Charlton: D. Thiesz 3, J. Cowling 2, R. Woods 1.
Saturday’s Leading Goal Kickers Seniors Reserves
Tom Campbell (Wedderburn) . . . . . . . Ben Edwards (Birchip-Watchem) . . . . . Cody Green (Wyche.-Narraport) . . . . . Sam Barnes (Wedderburn) . . . . . . . . . Sam Dunstan (Donald) . . . . . . . . . . . Mitch Farmer (Nullawil) . . . . . . . . . . . Adam Thomson (Nullawil) . . . . . . . . . .
5 3 3 3 3 3 3
Sam Goldsmith (Nullawil) . . . . . . . . . . Joel Pardella (Wyche.-Narraport) . . . . Jacob Picolli (Wedderburn) . . . . . . . . . Tom Fawcett (Nullawil) . . . . . . . . . . . Nicholas Williams (Nullawil) . . . . . . . . . Ben Brennan (Wyche.-Narraport) . . . . Robert Whyman (Wedderburn) . . . . . .
CHS Broadbent Club Championship
(Senior win 10 pts., Reserves 6, Under-17s 4, Under-14s 2)
Wycheproof-Narraport . . . . . . . . . Sea Lake-Nandaly Tigers . . . . . . . Nullawil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wedderburn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Birchip-Watchem . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charlton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Donald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St Arnaud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Snr. 10 10 10 10 0 0 0 0 0
Res. 6 6 6 6 0 0 0 0 0
U-17 4 0 0 0 4 4 4 0 0
U-14 0 2 0 0 2 2 0 2 0
3 3 2 2 2 2 2
Ttl. 20 18 16 16 6 6 4 2 0
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Long standing member opens Charlton Golf EILY Rosewall was officially invited to open the Charlton 2023 golf season on Sunday and as a long-standing member, Eily was only too happy to oblige.
Above: Tony Coloe St. Arnaud Country Club Golf and Cr Eddy Ostarcevic opted to stay dry in the club house after the opening of the 2023 golf season.
A wet opening to St. Arnaud Golf ON Saturday Cr Eddy Ostarcevic officially opened the 2023 golf season. Due to wet weather Eddy wasn’t able to show us his golfing prowess but instead enjoyed afternoon tea and a good yarn inside a warm and dry clubhouse. Twenty golfers attended over the weekend with two very hardy souls braving Saturday’s rain. The rest opted for a more pleasant round on the Sunday. Jimmy Coloe showed his playing partners how it should be done with 34 points. Hot on his heels were Duncan Jackson on 33 and Tubby Drendel on 32. Nearest the pins were Ivan Jackson (showing his sons how to do it) on the 6th, Jake Male on the 8th and the evergreen Bill Rodger on the 10th and 18th. Last Thursday 3 new players came to old farts golf. Welcome to Trevor, Sanga and Callum. Sixteen players vied for the title. By far the youngest old fart 16 yo Duncan Jackson won with 21 points from new golfer Trevor Merrin with 17 points and a nearest the pin. Thursday 9 hole event seems to be a popular event so if anyone has delusions of being a golfer please come along for 9 o’clock start, we cater for all.
Before striking the first ball to open the season, Eily addressed the assembled golfers, recalling some notable events and characters from her time as a member of the club. The younger generation of golfers, surprised to hear that the original clubhouse was a simple tin shed with lantern lighting. Far different from the facilities of today. An explosion of fresh green fairways greeted the very good field of 33 golfers competing in the 12 hole Ambrose event. Thanks to the timely Autumn rains, it was a genuine and rare ‘green opening’ and the softer conditions tested the players club selection and there was little assistance from the ‘run’. Experience shone through over youth and enthusiasm on this occasion and the results showed that the foursome of Bevan and Marj Olive, Anthony and Wendy Hargreaves 39 1/5 net winning narrowly from Darcy McCullum, Nick Olive
Above: Charlton winner “Yapper” with the successful driver Ewa Justice and Taylah Boyle. - Photo Charlton Trots.
Yapper saves the day Above: Eily Rosewall officially opened the Charlton 2023 golf season. and Jed Thompson on 40 net. Not far behind was the team of Jeff Cox, Phil Stafford, Benno Catherine, Mark Hamley 41 net, closely followed by Clint Olive, Matt McGurk, Wayne Southwell, Jeff McLoughlan 42 net. Remaining teams were only 2 or 3 shots behind. A delicious BBQ tea and social evening rounded off a successful opening day.
Next Week: Wednesday mens 12 holes, 1pm. Saturday 22nd Stableford 12.45pm hit off. Sunday 23rd Stableford. 12.45pm hit off. All Welcome
Heather received her veterans badge Left: Heather Esmore received her super veterans badge on Friday night at the St Arnaud Country Club presentation night. She has been a valued member and has won many events since joining in the early 2000's. Below: Winner of the Minor Singles Championship Danny Mullins after defeating Arnold Bond.
Inside running by Archie
JANICE and Mark Boyle’s “Yapper” was the sole local horse to win at last week’s Charlton meeting. Trained by Mark Boyle the 5yo had faced some challenges since his last win at Bendigo in April 2022 but with two thirds and a second at his previous 3 starts hopes were high for success leading into Wednesday’s race. With 20yo concession driver Ewa Justice aboard the gelded son of “Tell All” led from barrier 5 and running the fastest time of the day, a 1.56.0 rate, gave nothing else a chance. Thursday night at Shepparton bought success for a first starter for the John To r m e y stable “Benjimagee” in a $10,000 Vicbred Platinum Maiden.
North Central Hockey Association results Under 12: Boort 0 Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers 3, Donald 0 Wycheproof-Narraport 1, Wedderburn Redbacks 0 Charlton 2, Under 15: Boort 0 Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers 4, Donald 1 Wycheproof-Narraport 0, Wedderburn Redbacks 1 Charlton 9, Women: Boort 0 Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers 0, Donald 1 Wycheproof-Narraport 7, Wedderburn Redbacks 0 Charlton 15 Men: Boort 3 Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers 1, Donald 0 Wycheproof -Narraport 5.
Raced by Alison Tormey and was driven by daughter Ellen the former Irymple trained pacer sat outside the leader in the run and went away from the field in the straight to win by 8m. Two races later the Sanderson Stable’s “Ourmatemenko” won heat 2 of a junior drivers series named in honour of 18yo reinsman Nic Dewar from Young, NSW who died as a result of a road
accident on his way home from a Shepparton meeting in February 2018. Each year Shepparton and Young Clubs hold a series of races for the junior drivers with the other two heats being held at Young last night (18/4). Racing this week is in Mildura with their three night April carnival highlighted by the $60,000 Cup being run on Saturday night.
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