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Wild weather in January keeps us on our toes FIRES over January kept our CFA brigades busy, with a couple of large blazes in the St. Arnaud area.

A harvesting fire at Slaty Creek destroyed about 35 hectares of stubble and grass and was attended by 5 trucks and 5 planes.

Another fire at Gre Gre destroyed about 15 hectares and was also the result of a harvesting operation.

Gre Gre cops another one Friday was the day of another fire this one at Gre Gre on the Banyena/Jesse Plant Road, which burnt about 35 hectares of barley crop.

It took crews a few hours to bring this blaze under control.

A total of 10 tankers attended the fire with 4 planes involved as well.

The skies opened up on Kooreh on 5th January on the same day a fire started at Berrimal causing CFA some access problems.

The thunderstorm

Above: The thunderstorm over Kooreh (left) when 150mm of rain fell in less than two hours and to the far right of the picture in the distance, the fire at Berrimal captured simultaneously on the evening of 5th January 2022.

Photo: Bill Rodger. bought plenty of rain and hail to this part of the district, clearly not widespread, and CFA trucks were hampered from attending the Berrimal fire.

It depended on the cloud you were under how much you had with parts of Kooreh recording 150mm (6 inches) in an hour and a half.

In Gowar East it was even more random with one resident recording 75mm very quickly and down the road at Slaty Creek only recorded 10mm.

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Races cancelled after grassfire at the Great Western Racecourse CFA was called to the grassfire on Moyston-Great Western Road at Great Western just after 1.30pm last Sunday, when smoke drifted over the racecourse from the fire which started in the carpark soon after the first race.

Many racegoers were seen frantically attempting to access the carpark to save their cars.

Wi t n e s s T h o m a s Pa r ke s s a i d ( o n Tw i t t e r ) h a y w a s recently put down in the area to suppress the dust.

“20 cars destroyed.

It’s really sad,” he tweeted.

Racing Victoria confirmed the race meeting was called off after the first race and that patrons and horses were safely evacuated from the area within 45 minutes.

“Racing Victoria wish to advise that

today’s meeting at Great Western has been abandoned after Race 1 owing to a car fire within the vicinity of the racecourse,” Racing Victoria said in a statement.

“All participants and horses have been evacuated, and patrons for their safety have either been evacuated or directed to muster points if their car was parked near the fire.”

Approximately 18 cars were burnt in the blaze which spread to nearby grassland.

The fire also spotted in t o t h e c en t r e o f the Great Western Racecourse which

burnt about 0.5 hectare of grass.

Nine CFA vehicles were on scene supported by waterbombing aircraft and FRV crews.

The fire was brought under control just before 2.30pm and crews ensuring there are no remaining hot spots.

The cause of the fire is unknown but is not believed to be suspicious.

However, the cause is being investigated

by CFA and Victoria Police.

There are no reports of any injured racegoers.

Above: The 2022 Great Western Races were abandoned after Race 1 at the weekend after a fire broke out in the carpark.

Photo: @rollthedicerace on Twitter

Editorial The human condition is still basically optimistic New Year’s Eve is always a time for celebration and year after year consistently we have such optimistic hopes that this year will be better than the last. We had hoped that 2021 would be better and thanks to the pandemic for many of us it turned out no better and certainly the year dashed many plans and hopes and dreams. It is the hope for us all that the pandemic will ease and that we will get back to something that is more normal than we have been living. We humans are such optimistic beings that we want to believe something and therefore we believe that it can happen. So this new year of 2022 started much the same for all of us with such hope that our lives would be better but less than two months in, is it turning out that way?

On the world stage we have strained relations bordering on crisis point. We continue to receive mixed messages from states to federal authorities and bungled rules at borders (but who is talking about Djokovic). We experience the same weather events with volcanoes, tsunamis, hurricanes and cyclones, but due to human optimism we band together and take up the challenge. But there is one challenge that has not been taken up. We, or more correctly the Governments of this country, have had two years to get our health system to a state that can more appropriately cope with increased numbers of COVID patients. This has not happened and now our hospitals are in danger of collapse due to the surge of COVID patients due to an almost ‘let it rip’ mentality, that smacks of more politics rather than advice from our health experts.

We have changes to testing and isolation rules that we are all having difficulty keeping up with, that have obvious holes for those that wish to challenge them. Schools that will return at the end of this month are still not informed of what the requirements will be. Rapid Antigen Tests are almost impossible to get your hands on and therefore pose the question how much COVID is out there that is not being added to the numbers purely because they can’t get hold of tests.

Here in Australia we have an excellent Public Benefits Scheme that provides us all a range of affordable medications and we have a General Practitioners and Specialist system that allows everyone to access the health care that they require. However, this pandemic has shown up our hospital system to be seriously unresourced.

Those patient and dedicated individuals, members of our health system, that continue to take the brunt of the incompetence of those in charge.

Our nurses and other health professionals on the front line and those having to make choices that no human should be required to make, that is who gets care, they are paying the greatest cost. It will be those same people as well as the general population when this pandemic is over, that will pay a further cost. Thanks to the lack of planning in the public health system we will all pay the price for the delays in elective surgery, the backlog of specialist consultation and a population that will see a rise in other health conditions once they are free to follow up on their own personal health situations.

Despite all this we continue to be optimistic.

Despite it all we continue to take the brunt for the imperfections of planning by our governments.

Despite it all we believe that it will all be ‘OK eventually’.

May this New Year bring you and your families health and happiness.

Council calls for mid-consult feedback on Tourism Action Plan

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NORTHERN Grampians Shire Council (NGSC) is midway through its community engagement phase for the St. Arnaud Tourism Action Plan and is calling for further feedback from the community before finalising the plan.

As an outcome of preliminary consultations in December which included site visits to key tourism locations and discussions with stakeholders and interested community members, a survey has been draf ted asking for comment to gauge interest in several tourism development projects.

The project concepts specify “Five Game Changers” for St. Arnaud region grouped into strategic areas of: • Heritage • Artisan • Nature-based and • Agritourism The survey has been built using council’s POZI mapping system and site visitors can

navigate around a map of St. Arnaud and district and zoom in to enter comments at the nominated tourist locations of interest established by the first round of consultations.

For simplicity’s sake, council is calling the online survey a Comments Wall and the locations identified are as follows: • Pioneer Park and Lord Nelson Mine • Botanic Gardens Heritage Precinct • Napier Street Facades and Retail District • Railway Station and Silo Art •T e d d i n g t o n Reserve The Comments Wall has been published as a paper-based survey as

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well and will be available at council’s customer service office in St. Arnaud, St, Arnaud L i b r a r y, Community Resource Centre, and the St. Arnaud Visitor Information Centre.

In addition to the survey, council will also be holding a Community Forum to provide an update on the initial round of consultation and seek further comment on the concepts for tourism development.

The forum will take place on 15th February 2022 from 7pm to 9pm in Stewart Hall at the St Arnaud Town Hall.

If Covid is still active in the community at that time, the forum may be moved to an online meeting.

Northern Grampians Shire Council Mayor, Cr Tony Driscoll is delighted by the community’s interest in this project and hopes to see more residents and business owners participate in this second stage of consultation.

“It is fantastic to see some very clear-cut strategies already drafted by this consultation process and every location identified in the first round of the St. Arnaud Tourism Action Plan has merit as a visitor attraction and valuable feature of the St. Arnaud and district tourist experience,” said Cr Driscoll.

“I encourage everyone who has a stake in the Action Plan to bring their ideas to the table either via the online Comments Wall, the paper-based version or in person at the Community Forum.

“Council is looking forward to your input” Cr Driscoll said.

The sur vey will remain open until 5pm, Tuesday 1st March 2022.

If you are unable to attend the forum, completed surveys are welcome to be submitted by the closing date marked “St. Arnaud Town Hall, PO Box 580 Stawell 3380” or emailed directly to community@ngshire.v ic.gov.au For further information on the project please visit Council’s Have Your Say web page: www.ngshire. vic.gov.au/HYS

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NORTH CENTRAL NEWS, WEDNESDAY JANUARY 26th 2022 - Page 3

St. Arnaud 100 Years Ago - 1st – 22nd January 1922 New Year’s Day

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

At the Maryborough Highland Sports, four St. Arnuad residents won places in the highly contested events.

E Rotherham won the vaulting with pole by jumping 10 f t, and P Anderson came 2nd with a jump of 9 ft 10 ins, E Carlyon placed 2nd and J Wr i g h t 3 r d i n t h e woodchop.

Over 6,000 people attended the annual Navarre Races, where 16 bookmakers took bets on seven races.

Weddings Miss Jean McColl, former matron of the St. Arnaud Hospital married Norman Corke, a bank manager from Tasmania at

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the Presbyterian Church on 10th January.

The hospital committee presented Matron McColl with a silver entrée dish and sugar scuttle and the nursing staff gave her afternoon tea forks and silver eggcups.

Mr and Mrs George Robinson who were married at Moonambel 5-1-1897, celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary at a party held at ‘Bainlee’, Inglewood Rd where their friends presented them with a silver epergue.

Deaths Former St. Arnaud resident Mrs Elizabeth C r e a m e r, r e l i c t o f Edward Creamer died in Ballarat on 4th January age 96 years.

Mr John Rinaldi died age 78 years on the 11th January, leaving a widow, 5 sons and 5 daughters.

John was born in Italy and came to Australia 59 years ago, when age 30 years he married Miss Elizabeth Smith in Talbot where they lived for 27 years before moving to Kooreh South 32 years ago.

Tw o w e e k s a g o John was found lying in a dazed condition in a paddock, but was unable to explain how he got there, although it is believed he fell from a vehicle.

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Welcome Nelson mine and the engine and boiler should arrive next week.

The Company have purchased the plant now working at the Lord Nelson heap and was recently erected

by Mr Archibald who will dismantle and install it on the Welcome Nelson lease in April.

New Fire Protector Mr Joe Day, special representative of the Victor Fire Protection Company gave a demonstration of their new chemical fire protector.

When a fire occurs this apparatus is turned upside down

and a chemical compound will be forced through the nozzle under extraordinary pressure and will quickly extinguish the fire.

A large crowd gathered to see the demonstration which was held behind the Manchester Arms Hotel and that evening repeated behind the Town Hall where several protectors were purchased for £3-18-0.

Cricket C a t h o l i c M e n’ s Society 53 defeated H A C B Society 52 with most runs for C M S

by T Howse 15 and C Ogilivy 11 and for H A C B - L McNaulty 15 and C Robbie 8.

- By Heather Pritchard

Court Eight men were fined £1 each for being in the Victoria Hotel during prohibited hours [it was 12-30 on New Years Eve, ½ hour after closing time] the licensee Fred Steward was also fined £2.

Sales Clearing sale for James Breen of Queens Ave, who is leaving St. Arnaud.

Mr W Brabender of Darkbonnee wants to sell a quiet pony suitable for children.

Weather Several thunder storms followed by showers.

St. Arnaud 50 Years Ago January 1972 Engagements Judith Davies and Graeme Johnson.

Christine Gardiner and Neil Douglas.

Weddings Lorraine Bibby and Bruce Greenaway.

Janet Osborne and James Bray.

Robyn Ebery and John Elliot.

Margaret Hufer and Peter Torney.

Rae George and John Jamieson.

Births Jim and Margie Hosken nee Fletcher, a son Darren James.

Greg and Lorrel Samson nee Millward, a daughter Melinda Joy. Robin and Diane Pritchard nee Johns, a daughter Sharon Leanne.

John and Gaye Williams nee Fox, a son, Dion Raymond.

Dave and Val Davidson nee Rogers, a daughter Kellie-Anne.

Kelvin and Kaye O’Donnell nee Johnson, a son Andrew Phillip.

Jim and K ath Jackson nee Ward, a son Scott James.

Maurice and Maree Bandt nee Slater, a son Andrew David.

Graeme and Dianne Medlyn nee Cameron, a son Joseph Graeme.

Birthdays Carol Ramus nee Cameron –21.

Peter Smith – 21.

Les Simpson - 60.

Mrs F Morrison – 90.

Deaths William Henry Blay [TPI] age 78.

Mrs Jean Bales age 61.

William George Punshon.

Bertha Darcy.

Rotary Exchange Student Miss Judy Bryce of Traynors Lagoon left for 12 months in Japan as a Rotary Exchange Student.

Shire Engineer The new Kara Kara Shire engineer Frank

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Sport The St. Arnaud Turf club held a successful meeting on 22nd January, with 45 horses competing in 6 races, with photo finishes in three.

The St. Arnaud Trotting Club held their meeting on 29th January, 21 horses competing in 10 races.

Over the long weekend 468 bowlers took part in the St. Arnaud Bowling Club tournament.

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Buloke names O’Toole as new CEO BULOKE Shire Council has its new C h i e f E xe c u t i ve Officer after Wayne O’Toole was appointed at a Council Meeting held on Tuesday 18th January 2022.

Wayne has been Director Works and Technical Ser vices since September 2018, and began his time at Buloke in 2017 as a Manager Statutor y Services.

In his three years leading the Works and Technical Ser vices directorate, Wayne has been involved in flood recover y works, increased project delivery, the Working for Victoria Program, as well as focusing on Buloke’s’ road network and increasing customer satisfaction.

Wayne spent 7 years at Mount Alexander Shire in a number of roles including Manager of Development Services and Manager of Healthy Environments. He has a strong background in the private sector in project management and senior leadership roles and completed his Masters of Business Administration in September 2020.

Wayne, who has been Interim CEO at times during the recruitment process, is

Above: Wayne O’Toole, has been named as the Buloke Shire new CEO. excited to be leading Buloke into its next phase.

“I’m incredibly excited and honoured to be given the opportunity to lead this remarkable organisation.

“I look for ward to working with Councillors, staff and the community as we continue to build a better Buloke”, he said.

Mayor Cr Dar yl Warren is extremely pleased with the appointment that again underlines Buloke Shire’s excellent history in professional development.

“Wayne is a great appointment for Buloke Shire.

“He has in recent years lead significant capital project delivery and has grown a cohesive workforce culture not only in his own directorate, but across our organisation, all this during a global pandemic.

“Council has been ambitious in our planning around project and program delivery, and are confident with Wayne at the helm, we are well placed to continue to deliver for our community”, said Cr Warren.

Hannah Yu continued in the role of Interim CEO until Wayne O’Toole began on Monday 24 January 2022.

Birchip P-12 School Dux for 2021 RECEIVED too late for our last edition of last year, the Birchip P12 School Dux for 20 21 wa s Ke l s ey Atkinson with the excellent ATAR of 82.45.

In 2022 Kelsey will be entering the Australian Defence Force Academy in Canberra.

Overall the results for Birchip P-12 School were very good with thirty three percent of study scores greater than 35.

Birchip P-12 School congratulates all of their VCE students on their performance.

The school also acknowledges the excellent outcomes all their graduates as they transition to further study, training and employment.

Above: Kelsey Atkinson 2021 Dux of Birchip P-12 School.

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Above: Northern Grampains Shire Council’s first female Building Surveyor, Isabella Fuller pictured with Mayor Cr Tony Driscoll (left) and Minister for Local Government, Mr Shaun Leane (right).

Council employs its first female Building Surveyor DURING his visit to Northern Grampians Shire last week, the Honorable Shaun Leane MP spent time with Ms Isabella Fuller (nee Campigli), Northern Grampians Shire Council (NGSC)’s cadet employed through the Women Building Surveyors Program.

Ms Fuller is the NGSC’s first female building surveyor.

The two-year program is a $6.3 million initiative run by Local Government Victoria in partnership with LGPro, councils and training providers.

The funding has opened opportunities for 40 women employed by Victorian councils to enter into what has been a historically and predominantly male field of building surveying.

Mr Leane said that the program is an opportunity for councils to create jobs and meet a growing need for surveyors, while also giving women the chance to build a local

career in construction.

NGSC Mayor, Cr Tony Driscoll said that the government’s investment has helped to solidify council’s commitment to gender equality and to meet the chronic shortage of building surveyors here and across Victoria.

“We are very grateful to the State Government for funding and subsidising the training and employment of Ms Fuller through their Wo m e n Building Surveyors Program,” Cr Driscoll said.

“This initiative has enabled us to provide an opportunity for a woman to become a fully qualified professional Municipal

Building Surveyor and assist council with a significant number of exciting residential and non-residential building projects that require building approvals in our shire’s growing economy” he said.

Through the State Government program, council received $150,000 in funding to train and subsidise the employment of the WBSP cadet, Ms Fuller.

Ms Fuller has commenced a Bachelor of Building Surveying through Victoria University and is now a Municipal Building Surveyor (MBS) cadet within council’s Community Safety and Amenity Team.

Community Satisfaction telephone survey to start NORTHERN Grampians Shire Council (NGSC) is notifying residents that they may receive a telephone call from National Field Services (NFS), an independent market research agency working on behalf of JWS Research (JWS) as part of an annual survey of Victorian councils.

The tele-survey will commence on 27th January and run until 31st March 2022.

The Victorian Government has initiated this process and NGSC along with the majority of Victorian councils, is participating in the Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey.

JWS will produce two reports for Council at the conclusion of the annual survey and these will be made publicly available on Council’s Have Your Say website.

The tele-survey is anticipated to take no more than five minutes.

The operators will be gauging residents’ opinions on: •Overall council performance •Customer service •Council direction • Individual service area performance JWS Research will treat residents’ details and individual responses as confidential and only the overall results will be shared with council.

NGSC Mayor, Cr Tony Driscoll said that if you receive a call from National Field Services requesting information on council’s performance that this was a

genuine and approved activity.

“We truly hope that you will take the opportunity to respond with enthusiasm and sincerity as we really value what you think of the services we provide for you.

“If you do feel that you may be receiving a scam call, please do not hesitate to contact our customer service staff and report your concerns and never provide any banking or credit card information to a third party wishing to survey you” Cr Driscoll said.

The previous year’s report can be found on Council’s Have Your Say website page under Past Consultations: Community Satisfaction Survey 2021 (ngshire.vic.gov.au).

Torney’s Fighting Fit recognised to become Victorian Sambo Hub RECENTLY Kyle Torney’s Fighting Fit gym hosted a Sambo seminar for a group of older martial arts students.

The gym was privileged to host Saveliy Timofeen and his son Nikita.

Sava is revered worldwide for his martial arts knowledge and expertise, particularly for self defence.

He is the highest ranking Sambist in Australia and President of Sambo

Federation of Australia.

Over the two days, Sava and Niko delivered three 2 hour sessions teaching the basics of Sambo to students.

Sambo is the Russian self defence martial art and a dynamic grappling sport to be included in the next Olympic Games.

Everyone enjoyed the

sessions and learnt many new skills.

The most exciting thing to come from the weekend was the positive feedback from Sava and Niko.

Gym to become Victorian Sambo Hub They were so impressed with the

Above: Recent Sambo Seminars at Torney’s Fighting Fit gym leads to big opportunity.

community and development of the gym’s young students that Sava wants to make the gym the Victorian Sambo Hub. This means teams will travel from all over Victoria and interstate to participate in future seminars run by Sava at St. Arnaud and Kyle’s very own gym.

Torney’s Fighting Fit gym has been successful in receiving a grant from Sava and his team worth $10,000 for matting and uniforms for the students.

This is such an exciting opportunity not only for the gym but for many other small businesses in St. Arnaud.

Many athletes, coaches and their families will travel to train, stay, shop, and/or eat out in this small rural town.

St. Arnaud will be recognised on a sport front nationwide.

As Sambo will be included in the next Olympic Games, Fighting Fit will not only be developing our kids’ confidence and self defence but striving towards participation in the Olympic Games.

Above: Sava Timofeen (right) and son Nikita ran Sambo seminars in St. Arnaud recently.

Kyle will shortly be updating the gym’s new timetable which will include a brand new martial arts program as they move forward with Sambo.

More Sambo training sessions will be offered for the gym’s students and their development.

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Obituary Alvyn remembered life there as ‘wonderful’.

Alvyn Melville Wemyss

Alvyn starts school Alvyn started school there, but when Arthur sold the farm, the family moved back to Carapooee, staying with Gertrude’s parents at the Jeremiah family property Strathvale.

Alvyn walked to the nearby Carapooee West State School.

It was now 1933 and the Duke of Gloucester was touring Australia.

Alvyn saw the duke’s train pass through Carapooee Station.

Alvyn loved that station.

He had formed the intention of becoming a guardsman, and while waiting for relatives to arrive on visits he would strut up and down the platform blowing an imaginary whistle.

9/10/1927 — 20/10/2021 A few years after 1927 a young boy asked his mother to cook spinach for his tea; the comic book character Popeye was his hero, and the boy thought that if he ate spinach, he also would grow big and strong.

That little boy never did grow very big, but he most certainly grew strong.

Alvyn Melville Wemyss was born on 9th October 1927 in a private nursing home on Canterbury Street, St Arnaud, to Arthur and Gertrude Wemyss.

Arthur had been born at Carapooee on Strathfillan Station and had grown up on his father A.C. Wemyss’ property, Fair View, selected in 1899 from the original station holding.

Gertrude’s grandparents John and Johanna Jeremiah had been early settlers.

Above: The late Alvyn Wemyss.

By the time Alvyn was born Arthur and Gertrude had bought property at Carapooee West.

When Alvyn was a few years old, the family moved to

Inglewood and then to Emu Creek, near Bendigo, where Arthur bought an orchard with apple and peach trees and ran dairy cows and sheep.

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Alvyn’s working life Alvyn and his station, however, were soon parted, as the latter part of 1934 was spent in Sea Lake while Arthur worked in his brother-in-law

Arthur Evans’ carrier business.

In 1935 Arthur found work as a stock and station agent in Charlton, where they took up residence first in Clifton then Mary Street(s).

In 1938 the now iconic Rex Theatre on View Street held its grand opening. Alvyn, then 12, was present.

A young Vince Dabron, projectionist at The Rex, lived near the Wemyss family and would take Alvyn with him into the theatre’s box to help prepare the movie reels between showings.

In 2012 Alvyn returned to Charlton for the re-opening of the renovated theatre after flooding events, one of only four original attendees to do so.

Alvyn spent most of his school days at Charlton’s State and High School(s), before moving on to Bendigo Junior Technical School.

He was small in stature, so as his classmates grew bigger, he learned to “talk his way out of trouble”, but his lack of size made him much in demand when it came to playing Hoppo-Bumpo.

For the uninitiated, this game required a ‘horse’ to hoist a ‘rider’ on his back, and while hopping on one leg, to bump into the opposing team unbalancing them.

Alvyn was always a rider.

Alvyn had changed his mind about being a guardsman, and had formed the intention of becoming a metallurgist, but life intervened.

Arthur bought out his brother’s interests in the Wemyss family property and sent his son to Longerenong Agricultural College.

mother, she paused in Napier Street to chat with a friend.

Isobel Allen was pushing her young daughter in a pram, and Alvyn recalled that the little girl was very keen to make friends, smiling and cooing, while “Alvyn was not that interested”: 16 years later it was a very different matter.

Dawn Allen had been invited to enter the St. Arnaud Cover Girl Quest for the best studio photograph after a snapshot was taken at the St Arnaud Agricultural Show.

The finalist’s photos were displayed in the window of Chipperfield’s Newsagency.

Dawn won, not only the competition, but also a young man’s heart.

Alvyn bought the photograph, then later met Dawn at a dance, invited her to afternoon tea and showed her his purchase.

His strategy was successful.

Marriage to Dawn The couple kept company for three years, were engaged in 1952 and married in St Arnaud’s Presbyterian Church on 6th June 1953.

When the newly married couple arrived at their hotel in Bendigo, they realised they had a problem; the confetti they had

been showered with was everywhere.

Emptying a case, they gathered it up and filled the case.

But how to dispose of it? Alvyn opened a window and thrust the contents of the case out over the roof of the storey below; then he discovered that a vital part of his electric shaver had been tossed out with the confetti.

The ‘scratchy’ situation had to be endured until the shops opened on Monday.

Arthur and Gertrude had moved into St. Arnaud while Alvyn and Dawn were away, so the young couple took up residence at Fair View, Carapooee.

Life was good.

Then tragedy struck.

Loss of a baby In April of the next year Dawn gave birth to a baby girl.

Relatives Doug and Shirley Phillips drove Alvyn and his tiny daughter to medical attention in Melbourne but, affected by what was then known as pregnancy toxaemia, Lysanne lived for only four days.

In October of the following year, they had the joy of the safe arrival of another daughter, Gail, then with three years between all, two more girls, Sue and Paula.

• Cont. next page.

Working the property In 1945 Alvyn returned home to work the property with Arthur, and after the death of Arthur’s father A.C. Wemyss the following year, they set up as A.E. Wemyss & Son, growing fine wool merinos.

In the years to come they would win awards for the quality of their sheep and their fleeces at Charlton and St Arnaud Agricultural Shows.

Early meeting with Dawn When Alvyn was about eight and visiting St. Arnaud with his

Above: Alvyn and Dawn on their wedding day in 1953.

Obituary • From prev. page.

In the ensuing years, Alvyn, with Arthur, and Dawn worked the property and brought up their family, and in 1961 began building a modern house of white limestone next to the original homestead built of mudbrick in the 1890s.

They both loved gardening and set about extending the existing garden.

The gained a reputation for hospitality, generously sharing their home with family and friends.

By the late 1960s the agricultural industry was struggling, and many farmers were looking to diversification to survive.

Diversification becomes necessary Dawn had an idea.

She began buying raw sheepskins and washing and tanning them with soda bicarbonate, producing a firm but attractive white surface.

Soon the old shearing shed at Fair View became a tannery and Alvyn found himself tending to the skins stretched over frames, with wool still intact.

The cottage industry

grew, and eldest daughter Gail left school and worked as receptionist, caterer, and leather stitcher.

The enterprise became a tourism drawcard, creating employment for about 60 pieceworkers.

One product line was the sheepskin car cover, practical and very popular in the days before air-conditioning and cloth seats became standard.

Many a farmer could be found riding around on a sheep’s back.

In 1975 Arthur died, and Alvyn inherited the property.

All three daughters married within the next decade and Alvyn and Dawn acquired three grandchildren, all of whom loved to visit Nanna and Grandpa on the farm.

Loss of Dawn In 1984 Alvyn was worried; “Dawn not well.” he wrote in his diary.

His beloved wife was diagnosed with a rare condition, myelofibrosis, and died on November 1st, 1988.

Dawn’s death was a devastating blow, but Alvyn had great emotional strength, even when he too became

seriously ill.

Two years after Dawn’s death, he underwent an operation to remove a gastrointestinal tumour.

He recovered well, and as the family property had been sold in 1983, Alvyn decided to leave the area.

Alvyn marries Noela On January 20th, 1990, Alvyn married Noela Crossland in Hamilton, Victoria.

Noela lived in a cottage at the edge of town surrounded by an established garden that needed taming.

Alvyn set about the task with enthusiasm, cultivating and extending the garden just as he had at Fair View.

For the next 25 years Alvyn continued the way of life that was important to him.

He and Dawn had been baptised as Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1959 and he had given of his time to serve as a minister, giving spiritual support to the congregation in St. Arnaud, as well as volunteering within the community.

Alvyn had been a member of the Cara pooee Fire Brigade during his years on the farm

and brigade secretary for two terms spanning 21 years.

Now in Hamilton, with Noela’s support, he volunteered with the Citizen’s Advice Bureau, assisting with paperwork and taxation issues.

He also continued his role as an elder with the local congregation, and worked with the Hospital Visitation Group, supporting any of his faith admitted to Hamilton Hospital.

Tragedy strikes again Just after Alvyn and Noela celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary, Noela was diagnosed with cancer.

Alvyn cared for her at home until she entered palliative care.

She passed away on 17th June 2015.

Alvyn lived on alone at the cottage for a year, then began preparing to return to St. Arnaud, to where his life began.

He started feeling pain and it was found that a hip affected by arthritis had fractured.

A hip replacement was performed, and Alvyn was transported ‘home’ to St. Arnaud’s Coates Hostel to recover.

Alvyn was now 89,

but regained his health and lived a full and productive life.

He tended his garden in the courtyard outside his room, growing roses and fuchsias and planting annuals for other residents to enjoy.

For the next five years he continued with his established routine, visited family and friends often, and was known for his excellent personal presentation.

Keeping up with technology Alvyn embraced technology; he used a mobile phone and learned to text and was rarely far away from his

ipad, using it for research and to access the internet.

When COVID -19 restrictions began, he regularly attended meetings on Zoom.

Alvyn the man Alvyn was a man of strong but controlled emotions; modest, but staunch in defence of what he believed to be right.

He appreciated quality, but to him people were always more important than things.

When adversity struck, he was often the one turned to for support.

He had a delicious sense of humour, loved

nature, particularly birds, and loved his friends, his family and his God. To the end of his life, he treated everyone politely and with respect.

Alvyn Wemyss died aged 94 at Coates Hostel on October 20th, 2021, after a short illness, survived by his daughters, four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

He was interned in St. Arnaud Cemetery; carried to rest with his beloved wife Dawn by grandson Jason Remnant, grandsonsin-law Paul Sortino and Jai Packham, and friend Rod Garthe.

Above: Alvyn (far right) with schoolmate Mr. Bill Medlyn, and Mr. Frank Medlyn (left) (all deceased) at the unveiling of the Carapooee Fire Brigade Honour Board.

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Stuart Mill honour local soldiers with comprehensive board display THANKS to Veteran Affairs funding in 2020, the Stuart Mill community have created an everlasting reminder of the sacrifices that the local soldiers made for this country.

The grant funded the design of six memorial walls 2.40 long x 1.20 metres high, the printing of the boards on to an aluminium surface, the purchase of a new lone pine tree and the purchase of 30 soldiers’ records off the war memorial web site.

After two years of challenging restrictions on activities, the end results have finally been achieved.

The memorial wall is set out to commemorate both World Wars 1 and 2 with each soldier listed buried at the local cemetery being honoured on the walls.

After purchasing all the soldiers’ war records online, the information was condensed down to be added to the wall underneath the photos of each of the soldiers.

With many family members being contacted to gather

information and photos to be contributed to the walls, including letters from soldiers to loved ones, and photos of many of the soldiers, posted in from across many states.

The new Lone Pine tree, purchased in 2020 from the Canberra Wa r Memorial, has grown about 15 cm.

Stuart Mill strives to honour their war heroes, while creating an everlasting memorial for the community and the local families - past and present.

The importance of Memorial Boards Small towns can quite easily disappear, and all the history is lost and forgotten.

By creating these memorials, it gives families a reason to return to the towns of their roots and keeps little townships like Stuart Mill alive

Above: The completed WW1 and WW2 memorial walls at the Stuart Mill Hall. and growing.

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An online survey has been developed seeking the views from Australians’ living in

regional, rural or remote areas about how they access local news.

The survey is open until 11th February 2022 and takes only a few minutes to complete.

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Submissions are requested by Friday, 28th January 2022.

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The Day a special tree came down

COVID Updates and Developments Victoria On Tuesday in Victoria there were 14,836 new cases reported in the last 24 hours, the majority from Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs).

Left: A very old tree believed to be a Norfolk Pine in the yard of the St. Arnaud Home Hardware and Timber has finally been chopped down.

The tree that it is claimed was affecting the building close by and also impairing any reconstruction work on the building, has been the source of some amount of concern for those that remember the tree over such a long period of time.

Over this Christmas period the equipment was brought in to remove the tree safely.

Therefore, this is probably the last photograph taken of the tree.

There were 29 deaths, with an additional 59 hospitalised to a total of 1,057, 119 in ICU and 45 on ventilators.

Of Australians 18+, 32.5% have been triple vaccinated.

Returning to School It will be mandatory for students from Grade 3 and above to be tested twice weekly.

Mask wearing will continue for Grade 3 and above.

Focus on ventilation is encouraged with the Victorian Government supplying 51,000 purification devices in time for the start of the school year.

Remote learning will be only be used as a last resort, and will be localised and short term.

When a student is required to isolate due to a close contact or a positive case, they will be supplied with online resources.

Northern Grampians Northern Grampians Shire reported 5 new cases on Tuesday, with a total of 90 active cases.

RATs availability A further 166 million Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) will soon be available in Victoria to help reduce the pressure on PCR testing, although more than 80 per cent of PCR tests are now being returned within 24 hours.

Victoria’s health services have been prioritised in the delivery of RATs with more than 50 community organisations receiving RATs so far, including priority settings such as community health sites, disability support services, Aboriginal community organisations, family support centres, mental health services and regional centres.

Booster interval reduced again Victorians over the age of 18 will now be eligible to get their vital third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine after three months, just in time for a walk-up vaccination blitz that started last Friday.

The reduced timeframe of three months, recommended by Victoria’s public health team, means 1.2 million more Victorians can now increase their immunity before school and work returns in full.

Code Brown introduced A coordinated Pandemic Code Brown has been implemented across all public metropolitan and major regional hospitals, putting in place a formal emergency management structure to make the best use of hospital resources as Victoria battles the global Omicron outbreak.

Six regional Victorian hospitals will be able to defer non-essential services and postpone staff leave under a "Code Brown".

The Code Brown will effect non-essential services which may be delayed and staff leave also may be halted under the measure.

East Wimmera Health Service which has campuses in St. Arnaud, Donald, Charlton, Wycheproof and Birchip will not be under Code Brown conditions.

The hospitals that will be affected are Albury Wodonga Health, Barwon Health, Bendigo Health, Grampians Health, Goulburn Valley Health and the Latrobe Regional Hospital.

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Charlton 100 Years Ago - January 1922 Classifieds L ost – Brown Overcoat on Wooroonook Road.

Finder rewarded on returning to ‘Tribune’ Office.

Lost – Lady’s Fawn Coat on road between Charlton East State School and Charlton.

Finder rewarded.

Lost – 15 Ewes and Lambs, branded TB. Last seen at James Dunne’s.

Anyone knowing their whereabouts kindly let me know, and oblige.

Thos. Bish, Chirrup.

Warning – Persons allowing BULLS to stray on or near my property do so at their own risk.

Angus McIver, Glenloth East.

Strayed – Into my paddock, early in December, one Red and White Bullock, branded J. B. or J. R. Owner can have same on paying advertising expenses.

If not claimed on or before 14th instant. it will be impounded.

Angus McIver, Glenloth East.

L ost – Person known to have taken Buggy Rug from Telegraph Hotel yard is

requested to return same to save further trouble.

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Bowling The opening of the bowling competition between Charlton, Donald, St. Arnaud and Wycheproof took place, with Donald meeting St. Arnaud and Charlton meeting Wycheproof.

The Charlton team journeyed to Wycheproof and after an exciting finish the match resulted in a draw.

The scores were as follows, Charlton teams being first named:- G. Day, S. Bennett, J. Morris and W. Healey lost to Dillon, Hewitt, Moore and Jolly, 13-19.

B. Green, L. Wilkinson, R. B. McConchie and P. Spain lost to Sayers, Hercules, McLennan and Brown, 18-19. C. Williams, A. Wylie, Gleeson and J. Bennett beat Rail, Barnes, Reid and Brown, 22-15.

Another Bolting Team When Mr William J. O’Brien, farmer at Wooroonook, was returning with his empty eight-horse wagon from Teddy-

waddy his team took fright at some cattle suddenly springing up in a heavy stubble paddock, and bolted.

Mr O’Brien stuck manfully to the reins, but was unable to contend against their maddening rush.

They continued at their own will but gradually drew into the side of the road where the nose shafter fell.

While he was being dragged along his head struck a straining post and he was stripped of all his harness, and with neck broken was left behind on the road.

The second shafter at this time fell and was dragged about three chains before the horses were brought to a standstill.

Mr O’Brien jumped down amongst them to relieve the strangling shafter, and while so engaged was badly bruised by the kicking leaders and the plunging shafter.

Mr O’Brien was thankful to escape with his life.

Charlton Mechanics’ Institute Punctually to the minute the annual

meeting of subscribers to the Charlton Mechanics’ Institute assembled in the committee room of the Returned Soldiers’ Association.

There were present – Messrs B. Green (president), A . C. Vautier, W. Wylie, H. T. Grainger, R. Ruse, E. Richards, P. Spain, T. Curnow, C. Procter, A. Dabron, L. A. Wilkinson and A. E. Bilton (secretary).

The number of subscribers was slightly increased.

The receipts for the past year had been £102 and expenditure £76, leaving a balance of £26, of which sum £18 is earmarked for books.

The Weather The hottest day of the week recorded at the Charlton Post Office was on Wednesday, 18th, when the maximum temperature showed 100 degrees, fully 10 degrees above that of the previous day.

On Thursday the thermometer rose no higher than 80 degrees.

Sunday’s heat was 84 degrees and Monday’s 81.

While we may con-

Above: The Klunder family who owned the bakery. Date unknown.

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gratulate ourselves from the personal standpoint on having enjoyed a cool summer so far, it has not been regarded as an unmixed advantage by farmers whose stripping operations have been retarded owing to the mornings having to be well advanced before the grain is sufficiently crisp to effectively handle.

Now that the wheat wagons are powdering the roads, the dust is becoming more pronounced, but we must become reconciled to this partial evil in face of the general good harvest, which brings prosperity to all.

Our hottest day this summer was on Friday 18th November, with 104 degrees on the scale.

The average temperature for the hottest day of the past 65 summers is 102.3 degrees.

The general opinion heard on the street is to the effect that we will have to pay for our cool weather later in February and March, but that does not necessarily follow, and the consensus of expert scientific opinion is against any such theory.

Charlton Bakery The well-known township property and bakery business, in the estate of the late Mr P. C. W. Klunder, is to be sold.

Messrs Edward Trenchard and Co., instructed by Mr C. H. P. Klunder, administrator of the estate, will sell by auction, at the East Charlton Hotel, at 1.30pm on Wednesday, 8th February, the wellknown property in the central business portion of High Street, on which is erected a weatherboard shop, bakehouse and oven, known as Charlton Bakery, six-roomed

dwelling, stable, and outbuildings, together with baker’s cart, and all requisites for carrying on the business.

The property will be offered as a going concern, and is for positive and bona fide sale in order to wind up the estate.

Further particulars may be obtained from Mr B. Green, solicitor, or Messrs Edward Trenchard and Co., auctioneers.

Tug-O-Warsmen Our local ropewrenchers met at the Vale of Avoca Hotel on Wednesday 18th evening to arrange about a tug-of-war at the end of the present month.

There were present:- Messrs W. Nicol (chairman), J. Dwyer, J. Daniels, R. H. Beagley, J. Bedford, E. Heron, W. Shanahan, C., M., J., and A. Scandolera (4), R. McDonald, J. Spain, J. Stewart, F. Wetzel, F. Soding, J. Fanning, J. Dullard and H. Serpell.

It was finally resolved that the competing teams will be limited to 60 stones weight, to pull for a prize of five guineas at the Victoria Hall and that the net proceeds be devoted to working up the tug-of-war to be hauled on St Patrick’s Day. It was decided to have a five minute pull.

The admission to the hall was fixed at 1s 6d, competitors free.

It was stated that the competing teams

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By Charlton Golden Grains Museum would consist of two teams of West Charlton grain shed lumpers, two teams of railway lumpers, one team got together by Mr R. McDonald of the Telegraph Hotel, and one team each from Barrakee and Teddywaddy.

Accident A painful accident, bravely borne, occurred to Mr John Morrow, on his farm, 2 miles from Charlton.

When harvesting his wheat he got his middle finger in between the cogs of the machine, and the end of it was pinched off.

Although suffering great pain he bound his maimed hand in his handkerchief and continued the round of the paddock until he reached the bag heap, where he fainted from loss of blood.

His brother, who was sewing bags some distance away, noticing the team standing with no one in charge, went in search of his brother whom he took charge of and conveyed to the doctor in Charlton.

It was found necessary to perform an amputation at the joint, but we are pleased to say that the patient is making favourable progress towards a favourable recovery.

(Information from East Charlton Tribune)

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Week ending Thursday 20th January 2022.

— By Glendon Hancock

THE Australian wool market has managed to record another overall rise this series, driven mainly by solid increases in the finer merino fleece and skirting types.

Above: A new exhibition at the St. Arnaud Raillery Gallery featuring the work of Lawrence Johnston and Paul Dunn will open on 5th February.

Opening doors to people with disabilities PEOPLE with disabilities face a range of challenges in accessing suitable housing and is the theme of the upcoming touring exhibition, “Opening Doors – Renting for all” opening at the St Arnaud Railway Station - Raillery Gallery, St. Arnaud, on 5th February at 2pm.

The work consists of twenty-eight beautiful portraits of people with a disability in their home environment by Melbourne photo artist, Paul Dunn, and a collection of videos exploring their journey into the rental world by internationally awardwinning filmmaker, Lawrence Johnston.

Both will be in attendance at the opening.

These works are also accessible on the opening doors website: https://openingdoors.net.au.

The aim of the exhibition is to break down discrimination and barriers to a range of housing options including access to the rental market.

The Opening Doors project was created for people with a disability and led by people with a disability – guiding them through the process of renting, whilst connecting them to information about the world of real estate.

It also serves to raise awareness and advocate for rights and community inclusion for people with a disability.

Paul’s photography has featured at more than 16 exhibitions, including ten solo exhibitions at leading galleries and art centres in Melbourne.

Lawrence began his career at as a film repairer at 20th

Century-Fox, is a graduate of Swinburne’s Film and Television School in Melbourne and his films have been screened and awarded at Cannes, Toronto, Berlin, Telluride, Chicago and London Film Festivals.

The project has been endorsed by The Real Estate Institute of Victoria and was used in Real Estate training sessions during 2020, raising awareness among more 2000 participants from the sector.

The Opening Doors Project was commissioned by AMIDA (Action for More Independence and Dignity in Accommodation) and

funded by the Victorian Government.

AMIDA is an independent advocacy organisation which advocates for good housing for people with disability.

They provide advocacy to individuals, with priority given to people with an intellectual disability, and advocate for change in systems which prevent people from achieving good housing.

The exhibition will continue until 27th March and is presented in the refurbished historic St. Arnaud Railway building in Queens Avenue, St Arnaud every Friday through to Monday from 11am to 4pm.

The national offeringincreased by 2,517 bales to 46,256 bales.

This larger quantity attracted strong widespread competition throughout the week and by week’s end only 10.5% of the offering failed to sell.

The strongest buyer attention was focused on good style merino fleece wools 18.0 micron and finer.

This pushed prices higher on these types which was reflected in the individual Micron Price Guides (MPGs) across the country which gained between 10 and 71 cents.

The movements in the other microns was very mixed, with varied results across microns and regions.

Sydney recorded increases on all Merino MPGs (mainly as it did

enjoy the gains felt in Melbourne on the final day of the previous series).

In Melbourne and Fremantle waning support of wool 19.0 micron and coarser as the series progressed ended with the MPGs for 19.0 to 21.0 in the South and West dropping by between 5 and 19 cents.

The skirtings followed a very similar path to the fleece, wools 18.5 micron and finer recorded general increases of between 20 and 30 cents, whilst the broader types barely maintained their previous levels or were slightly cheaper.

The crossbred sector was the poorest performer for the series, general losses of between 5 and 30 cents helped to push the MPGs for 26.0 to 32.0 micron down by between 5 and 28 cents.

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In The Paddock LISTINGS WANTED Residential, Rural, Commercial & Leasing See your local

Nutrien Harcourts Real Estate team Sharlene Bertalli: 0447 952 320 Damian Drum: 0428 952 284 13-19 Napier Street, St. Arnaud

LAND FOR SALE Concongella – Stawell Area 633 Acres – 256 HA (approx.)

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Subdivision – 4 very well fenced paddocks Large reliable Dams to all paddocks Strong Phalaris pasture and natural grasses Well suited to more cultivation and inputs Particularly good shelter belts and gullies for stock • Located 7kms From Stawell on Landsborough Road • Gently undulating land offering exceptional Grampian’s vista- ideal home sites.

Directions: from Stawell take the Landsborough Road- 7kms sign at Wydarra Road on left.

Sale by Tender Tenders close at Elders Real Estate Stawell 4th of Feb 2022 at 12 noon.

Contact Elders Real Estate for Tender forms and details.

Elders Real Estate 3 Patrick Street, Stawell Phone: 5358 3939 Jim Barham – 0418 504 166

Improved traceability aims to unlock better returns for farmers THE National Farmers Federation has welcomed a shot in the arm for the sector’s goal to reach $100 billion in farm gate output by 2030 with the Government significantly bolstering investment in the traceability of Australian agricultural products.

NFF CEO Tony Mahar said $64.8 million to expand and streamline traceability, as announced by Agriculture Minister David Littleproud this week, would deliver multi-pronged benefits to farmers.

"The more confidence our international customers have in our farm products and how they are sustainably produced, the more they will be willing to pay and the more they will buy.

"Importers increasingly want to better understand the process behind the product: the paddock to plate story and to be assured that what they are buying has been grown and produced in way that meets community expectations.

"Importantly, customers also need to know our products are free from pests, diseases and other biosecurity risks."

AUCTION THURSDAY 24th FEBRUARY 2022 1PM ON SITE “STEWARTS” IN 4 TITLES SCHOOL ROAD RICHMOND PLAINS 642 Acres – 258.8 Hectares

Subdivided into 5 paddocks, Water by 6 Dams, Established pasture.

Soil mixture containing Black self-mulching red loam & Yeungroon loam mixture in strong condition.

WM Pipeline Connected.

Road boundary on 4 sides.

Terms: 10% deposit payable on signing Balance in 30/60 days or earlier by agreement Working rights may apply, if requested Further Particulars:

F. P. Nevins & Co. Real Estate PTY LTD Real Estate Agents, Auctioneers

FP Nevins & Co Real Estate P/L 92 Brooke Street INGLEWOOD VIC 3517 Office: 03 5438 3041

James Nevins: 0407 302 900; Luke Nevins: 0418 510 166

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The increased funding will help farmers more effectively and efficiently demonstrate their biosecurity and production credentials through the harmonisation of reporting frameworks.

"Many farmers are actually surpassing what’s required of them by importers, however they are hampered by the complexity and duplication of reporting frameworks. Of ten farmers are using multiple platforms to report the same infor-

mation," Mr Mahar said.

Key elements of the investment include: • A National Agricultural Traceability Alliance between industry and all levels of government to build national leadership and a more collaborative approach to traceability.

• A National Agricultural Traceability Hub to progress data standardisation to reduce compliance and administrative burdens.

• The Agricultural Credentials Initiatives to develop: an online tool to provide information on existing and emerging credentials; a roadmap to harmonise fragmented approaches that under-

Campaspe flow to give water quality a boost WATER for the environment is being used to improve water quality in lower parts of the Campaspe River, and help native fish and platypus move up and down the waterway.

During times of low flows, saline water can pool in lower sections of the Campaspe, from Rochester to where it meets the Murray at Echuca.

The more saline water table can interact with the river, causing dense salty pools that are low in dissolved oxygen.

This low oxygenated water diminishes habitat and forces fish into shallower and warmer parts of the river, making them easier prey.

“Flushing these areas in summer is key to protecting the health of the river.

For the past five or so years, irrigation water has delivered the flush as it moves down the Campaspe and into the Murray River,” North Central Catchment Management Authority Environmental Flows Project Manager Darren White said.

“But this year, with lower irrigation water deliveries through the Campaspe, the flush will be managed with water for the environment.

“The salinity levels have begun to cause potential water quality issues in the lower reach

in the past few weeks, so the time to act is now.”

Up to 950 megalitres of water will flow down the Campaspe for about six days, in late January and early February.

pin the credentials of Australian farm products; and grants to increase industry capability.

"The NFF hopes the combined effect of these initiatives will increase farmers returns; cut the time and money spent on compliance and contribute to the overall value of Australian agriculture as we close in on $100 billion," Mr Mahar said. lready working w i t h t h e Fe d e r a l Govern-ment on the development of the Australian Agricultural Sustaina-bility Framework (AASF), to recognise farmers’

sustainability efforts.

"The objective is to ensure the positive sustainability work of Australian farmers is recognised by supply chains, m a r ke t s , investors, the community and other farmers.

"Today’s announcement builds strongly on the progressive work of the AASF. "Australian farmers produce world’s best, high-quality, clean, green food and fibre.

We have a great story to tell. This new investment will help farmers better tell this story, underpinned by evidence and data," Mr Mahar said.

REEVES EARTHMOVING Calder Highway - Wedderburn

EARTHMOVING • Dam Sinking, Enlarging & Cleaning • Land Levelling and Filling • Land Clearing, Driveways etc.

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FOR SALE EXPRESSION OF INTEREST C/A 78 & 79 SOULSBYS ROAD BUCKRABANYULE - CHARLTON DISTRICT 320 Acres – 129.5 Hectares – 1 Title

1 Paddock, Water by WM Pipeline & Dam. Self-mulching heavy Red Loam soil in excellent heart with great structure & carrying capacity, 99% arable.

Solid cropping history, ready to go off back of canola crop 2021.

Inspection welcome.

Expression of interest closes 10th Feb 2022 at 3 pm Further Particulars:

F. P. Nevins & Co. Real Estate PTY LTD Real Estate Agents, Auctioneers

FP Nevins & Co Real Estate P/L 92 Brooke Street INGLEWOOD VIC 3517 Office: 03 5438 3041

James Nevins: 0407 302 900; Doug Finlay: 0407 927 573

468 COPE COPE ROAD, COONOOER BRIDGE 115.12 HECTARES FEBRUARY 18TH 2022, AT THE GOOROC CFA SHED ST ARNAUD / WYCHEPROOF ROAD, ST ARNAUD. 11AM START.

LOT 1 SINGLE TREE ROAD, DONALD 128.29 HECTARES FEBRUARY 18TH 2022, AT THE DONALD GOLF CLUB. 2PM START. 468 COPE COPE RD, COONOOER BRIDGE

198 GOLDSBURY NTH RD & WIENBERGS RD, COPE COPE

LOT 1 SINGLE TREE RD, DONALD

Offering this unique property for sale by expression of interest, ends COB March 1st, 2022.

Lot 1 Home Block - total 133.14 ha, includes arable cropping country, 3 bedroom homestead, shedding, shearing shed and two air strips.

Lot 2 Northern Allotment - 75.54 ha. New fencing, water and excellent cropping rotation.

SHARE FARMING AGREEMENT GALADI HOLDINGS: WIMMERA HIGHWAY, ST ARNAUD. The interested parties need to return a completed expression of interest form by Monday, February 7th 2022.

After reviewing all applications, we will then proceed into the interview process.

Galadi Holdings have worked on a share farming agreement successfully for a number of years supplying inputs, such as fertiliser, seed, chemical etc. and are looking for a similar arrangement going forward. The Richards family enjoy their involvement in agriculture and wish to continue with the successful applicant in the future.

- Extensive shedding - GWM water - Well fenced - Grain storage - Excellent soil type FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND EOI FORMS, PLEASE CONTACT: BRETT DOUGLAS: 0447 162 455 / BRETT@DRISCOLLAG.COM.AU - TRISTAIN DOUGLAS: 0458 087 619 / TRISTAIN@DRISCOLLAG.COM.AU DRISCOLL DOUGLAS EAST RURAL REAL ESTATE 5938 Sunraysia Highway, St Arnaud VIC driscolldouglaseast.com.au 03 5495 1166

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ANNIVERSARY

Congratulations Lynette (Esmore) and Bill Parker

for 60 years happily married.

May you enjoy many years to come.

THANK YOU We sincerely thank the CFA brigades, Forest Fire Management units and locals with their private units for helping to extinguish the fire on our property.

Thankyou from Wayne, Bev & Marc Rourke

THE lengthy period of online learning and lockdowns during the pandemic has had an alarming impact on children’s fine motor skills.

THANK YOU

IN MEMORIAM

The Wright Families of Yeungroon would like to thank the local brigades, neighbours with private units and Teys Feedlot for their attendance and assisting us in extinguishing a crop fire we had on 4 January.

Many thanks.

In Memory of William (Bill) Ezard 21/10/5121/01/21 Our lives go on without you But nothing is the same, We have to hide our heartaches When someone speaks your name.

Sad are the hearts that love you Silent the tears that fall, Living our hearts without you Is the hardest part of all.

You did so many things for us Your heart was kind and true, And when we needed someone We could always count on you.

The special years will not return When we were all together, But with the love within our hearts You will walk with us forever.

In loving memory of a dedicated and loved husband, father, pop and friend.

Noela, Brock, Shane, Luke, Ricky, Nathan and Families.

Thank you The family of the late Esma Margaret Barratt would like to thank relatives and friends for their condolences, support, messages, flowers and food.

A special thank you to her carers at Coates Hostel for their care and respect .

DEATH BRIGGS - Anthony A sad farewell to Anthony Briggs, talented and dedicated composer, musician and teacher.

Anthony was a kind and thoughtful friend of many years and will always be remembered and greatly missed.

Love from Julia, Caroline, Andrew and Linley.

XENITELLIS - Pemi Pemi of St Arnaud passed away peacefully on the 7th Jan. 2022 at Ballarat aged 78 yrs.

Dearly loved wife of John for 58 years.

Loving and treasured Mum of George, Peter and Maria.

You were always a caring, kind-hearted and strong woman completely dedicated to the happiness of your family.

We will never forget you as your beautiful spirit and our loving memories live on.

We love you eternally.

Rest In Peace Persefoni.

XENITELLIS - Pemi Condolences to John, George, Peter and Maria on the passing of Pemi.

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While early childhood educators have seen a decline in fine motor skills in children entering preschool and kindergarten over the past decade, this may be the steepest decline on record as electronic use increased and outside playtime decreased.

Prudence Reid, Primary School Teacher and Educator, Lorien Novalis School said that handwriting and using one’s hands is fundamental to developing a child’s

CHURCH NOTICES ANGLICAN PARISH OF ST. ARNAUD Friday 28th January 9.00am St Arnaud Morning Prayer Sunday 30th January 9.30am St. Arnaud Eucharist The Rev’d Canon Jan Harper Phone: 0439 757 278.

ST. ARNAUD UNITING CHURCH On 30th January, there will be no Cluster Service due to Covid-19.

ST.ARNAUD Sunday 30th January 9.30am Donna Schroeder PARISH OFFICE Chris & Rob Batters Pastorial Co-ordinators Enquiries 5495 6223 ST. ARNAUD CHURCH OF CHRIST Cnr. Queens Ave & Alma St. Celebrating the season of the Lord’s birth!

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“The process of handwriting strengthens the capacity for learning across all the disciplines and is in itself an act of mindfulness to enhance one’s wellbeing” she said.

Australia’s best family retailer, Best&Less, has launched a free national initiative to encourage children to enhance their creativity, imagination and fine motor skills through colouring in.

With four themed 56 page colouring in books available for free in stores from January, and a total of 800,000 books being given away, there’s a book for every child to enjoy and develop critical skills.

A new themed book will be available every two weeks.

Determined to make everything all bright again in 2022, Best&Less is also offering the chance for Day Care/Preschool centres to win colour makeovers.

Rodney Orrock, CEO, Best&Less said they were excited to give back to families and communities where we can after a challenging two years for parents and their children.

“Family is at the heart of our brand and we are continually looking for ways to inspire the next generation.

“We want to support

the next generation in their education and encourage handwriting from a young age” Mr Orrock said.

Media personality and twin mum, Tania Zaetta, said her kids were obsessed with colouring in at the moment.

“We try to keep screen time to a minimum so it’s great to see a major retailer encouraging this too.

“AI’m so excited to head instore to grab a

colouring in book for my twins Alby and Kenzie, and a bonus that you can win some great prizes too!” she said.

For the chance to win 1 of 3 $10k Day Care/Preschool colour makeovers or 1 of 40 $50 Best&Less gift cards, pick up a free Colour Me Happy! colouring in book instore from 13 Jan and head to www.bestandless.com.au/colour-mehappy to enter*.

Sneak peek inside the three-year-old Kinder kit surprise TENS of thousands of children across Victoria starting Three-Year-Old Kinder in 2022 will receive a free Kinder Kit with fun and educational toys, books and resources for the whole family.

Minister for Early Childhood Ingrid Stitt unveiled the contents of the kits which are designed to encourage continued learning at home helping parents support their children to thrive in their first year of kinder with activities to develop language and social skills, and express emotions and creativity.

The illustrated Kinder Kit carrycase is made from recycled materials designed and built for flexible, long-term use rather than as a one-off single-use container.

It opens out to become a play surface with a whiteboard and markers and can be repurposed for storing kinder or childhood memories.

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Above: Conservation Regulator Authorised Officers education patrol.

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Above: St. Arnaud Bowling Club’s Champion Pair for season 2021-22, (left to right) Maurie Wood and Peter Duncan with runners-up John Prendergast and Phil McRae.

Three out of four ain’t bad THE St. Arnaud Bowling Club Champion Pair for season 2021-22 is Maurie Wood and Peter Duncan.

The final was played on a warm Tuesday evening on December 21st between Maurie and Peter versus Phil McRae and John Prendergast .

Maurie and Peter won their way into the final by defeating Sandra McIntyre and

Gerald McIntyre in their semi-final game, while Phil and John were semi-final winners over Gar y Shinners and Craig Cheesman.

“They jumped us” was Phil McRae’s explanation of the start of the final, as Maurie and Peter bolted to a

Above: Simon Burke with the biggest fish, a 39cm redfin.

- Contributed 10-nil lead, after the first three ends.

Phil and John tried hard to get back into the match but still trailed 14 – 3 after 6 ends.

But they managed to claw their way back scoring 8 shots over the next 3 ends, and it was 18 - 15 with 2 ends to play.

However Maurie and Peter won both of

these vital ends to secure the championship by 7 shots, 22-15.

For Maurie Wood it was the first time he has won a club pairs championship.

However for Peter Duncan it was his third Club Pairs Championship win in the last four seasons, his previous wins were with David Dunlop and Terry McSwain.

Above: Belinda Burke with her 30cm redfin.

Anglers at Lake Meran ST. ARNAUD Angling Club held a fishing competition on 22nd and 23rd January 2022 at Lake Meran.

Twelve men, 7 ladies and 1 child fished for the weekend.

The weather was perfect, camping spot

was great and the fish were on the bite.

Many small redfin were caught of which were under size and released.

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These redfin were hungry and have now been well fed.

In total four redfin and a yellowbelly were of size and counted in the competition.

Simon Burke caught two redfin, a 31cm and 39cm and a yellowbelly of 32cm.

Simon won the biggest fish with his 39cm redfin.

Sheree Carroll caught a redfin of 33cm and won ladies biggest bag.

- Contributed Belinda Burke caught a redfin of 30cm and won secret length.

Anglers also competed in a carp competition.

Many carp were caught by anglers.

The winner was Simon Burke with a whopping 81cm carp.

Next fishing competition will be held on 19th and 20th February 2022 at Barham for the Mid Northern Shield.

Catch a Cod, not a fine also detrimental to the environment because it causes soil erosion and damage to native vegetation” Mr Smith said.

AS anglers return to Northern Victoria’s freshwater rivers and lakes for the start of the Murray Cod fishing season, we are reminded to follow important environmental rules when using nearby public land.

Conservation Regulator and Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) Authorised Officers will be visiting popular fishing and recreation spots over the coming weeks, to ensure everyone understands the dos and don’ts around litter, campfire safety, driving on public land and firewood collection.

On-the-spot fines will be issued to anyone caught breaking the rules.

Conservation Regulator Acting Program Manager, Glenn Smith said while most people will do the right thing when out camping and fishing, we want to ensure ever yone understands their responsibility to keep each other safe and protect our environment.

“Our patrols will be visiting as many sites as possible near rivers and water ways, to ensure people are enjoying the areas safely and obeying the rules,” Mr Smith said.

“Please take your rubbish with you.

“What you take in you must take out.

“Littering near waterways can have devastating impacts on native marine wildlife.

“If you are camping, you must ensure campfires are built according to regulations and don’t forget a bucket.

“All campfires must never be left unattended and need to be extinguished with water, not soil, as fires can still smoulder under soil.

“If a fire is cool to touch, it is safe to leave.”

The 2021 firewood season ended last Tuesday, 30th November and people can no longer collect

firewood from public land until the Autumn firewood season starts on 1st March 2022.

“With recent flooding and environmental watering of floodplains in Gunbower Island, near Cohuna, residents are urged to check for track closures before they head out to explore.

“Driving off-road can be dangerous and

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“The Duck” is Charlton’s Champion

St. Arnaud Country Club - Weekend Pennant Saturday 15th January 2022 BOTH division's one and two met Wedderburn at Wedderburn for the first round [No 11] after Christmas.

Conditions of play were ideal against an old rival.

Division 1.

Mark Esmore and team top scored for Country club, in what was a tight game up to end 8, and by half time, were only 2 points in front.

Country club opened up a lead by 10 points by the 19th and held the points to cruise home and win by 9 shots 30/21.

Bob McGregor and team for Country club controlled the game all day, they won the first end by 5 shots and held this margin most of the day and clinched victory by 7 shots 26/19.

Jason Abbott and team for Country club had a hard day on the green, were losing up till 12th end, then won the 14th by 6 shots to hit the lead by 2 points.

By the 19th they opened up a small led of 6 points, but had to fight hard to hold on.

It was the last end that gave them 4 points and the game by 6 shots to win the day.

Results: M Esmore [30] def.

B Montebello [21]

B McGregor [26] def. L Witham [19] J Abbott [25] def. N Holt [19] 81 / 59 Division 2.

Had two wins and a loss, but won overall on the day.

Mick Pole and team put on an epic performance and won handsomely all day to win 42 / 15 Mick has earned his spot as skipper in the Premier Division [Div 2].

Des Moulday and team had a tough battle on hands against an old foe in Ian Hall from Wedderburn.

The scores were level 7 times during the game, and Country club were down 11 ends out of 25, and it wasn't until the last 3 ends that Des kept his cool and the points to win the day 19 / 14.

Chris Webb and team were losing all day against a very competitive Bob Passalick and team from Wedderburn.

Country club lacked consistency all day, although I will say that 3 of the 4 players picked their game up after half time break

- Contributed with a Vitamin B infusion.

Losing 15 / 26 Results: M Pole [42] def. T Jackson [15] D Moulday [19] def.

I Hall [14] C Webb [15] lost to B Passalick [26] 76 / 55 Saturday 22nd January Division 1.

Country Club travelled north to Wycheproof and met staunch opposition from the opposing side.

At the half time break, Country Club were leading by 5 shots, however, Bob McGregor and team fell away to a stronger Wycheproof side losing by 12 shots Wycheproof only won one match, but hung on to win aggregate points 76 to St. Arnaud Country Club 71 Mark Esmore and team were 9 shots up at half time, and battled on to win the game by 6 shots.

Results: M Esmore [26] def.

A Mead [20] J Abbott [26] def. G Coatsworth [25] B McGregor [19] lost to E Rayes [31] 71 / 76 Division 2 Bye.

St. Arnaud Ladies Bowls Ladies Singles Championship: The final of the Ladies Singles will be played on Wednesday morning – Australia Day, between President Sandra McIntyre and reigning champion Kerryn Dyke.

Sandra won her qualifying match comfortably while Kerryn had a challenging game against Marie Hufer.

Marie held shot on the 2nd last end to win the game.

Kerryn decided to drive with her last bowl

resulting in a dead end.

After 32 ends in very warm conditions Kerryn won by 1 shot.

Pennant Three games have been played since the last report.

The last game before Christmas was played against Charlton.

Two of the 3 rinks won with Sheila Sorraghan’s side winning by 20 shots.

St Arnaud 10 points, 81 shots to Charlton 63.

Two games have been played since.

- Contributed The first against Wedderburn who were the overall winners 4 points to 8, St. Arnaud 70 shots to Wedderburn 88.

L ast week we played Donald Golf at home and once again winning 2 rinks.

Colin Marchment’s side won by 10 shots.

Final scores St. Arnaud 10 points, 76 shots to Donald Golf 67.

We have a bye this week and 4 more games against top sides, before the finals.

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DA L E ( “ D u c k ” ) McCallum is Charlton Bowling Club’s Singles Champion defeating a Blistered Irishman in Pat Connors in the final.

Above: Pat Connors left, runner up to Dale (“Duck”) McCallum, Charlton’s Singles Champion.

Above: Michael O’Brien, left Charlton’s 21 UP Handicap Champion and runner up Dale (“Duck”) McCallum.

“Duck” defeated defending Champion Kevin Willey convincingly along the way as he could do no wrong using the wide side in the wind to his advantage, and then defeated another up-and-coming bowler Joo Cheong Ong. B Grade Singles was won by Jeff Cox who also was North Central Playing Area Novice Singles Champion for two years in a row.

Jeff was to play against other winners within Wimmera Region in St. Arnaud but unfortunately, he will be away.

After starting our 21UP and 100UP Handicap events early, they came to a standstill when Pennant started.

Looking at the remaining games there was Michael O’Brien in both draws, Joo Cheong Ong, Jeff Cox, Dale McCallum, and John Headon to play each other.

Another new member Michael O’Brien worked his low handicap to his advantage continually getting the shot, thus adding to his score to defeat Kevin Willey, Brad Chester and finally Dale (“Duck”) McCallum in the 21UP Handicap Championship.

The 100UP Handicap Semi Finals saw Joo Cheong Ong defeat Michael O’Brien and Jeff Cox defeated John Headon.

Jeff Cox continued his winning streak to overcome Joo in the final.

Charlton L adies Singles winner was again Lynne Southwell.

Left: 100UP H a n d i c a p Championship winner Jeff Cox, left and runner up Joo Cheong Ong

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shot victory over Shane Morris.

Phil McRae, Graham Simpson, Kerryn Dyke and Greg McNally won 16 ends for a sizable 19 shot win over Kevin Depiazza.

Match results A Jackson 42 def S. Morris 12 P. McRae 32 def K. Depiazza 13.

G. Hancock 23 drew with L. Maxted 23.

St. Arnaud 97 shots defeated Boort 48 shots --- 11 points to 1 point.

Other Round 12 resultsDonald Golf 97 shots def Charlton 50 shots – 12 points -0 Wycheproof 76 shots def Country Club 71 shots – 8 points to 4 Donald 83 shots def Wedderburn 55 shots – 10 points to 2.

Ladder pts Donald Golf 104 St. Arnaud 95 Wycheproof 88 Country Club 84 Wedderburn 62 Charlton 56 Donald 55 Boort 32

Division Two St. Arnaud Division 2 had a 30 shot victory over We d d e r b u r n l a s t Saturday with Colin Coates, Gerald McIntyre, Rob Talbot and Garry Smith leading the way with a 17 shot win.

This win lifted St. Arnaud from bottom of the ladder up to 7th.

Match details C.Coates 36 def I.Hall 19 W. Rourke 30 def B. Passalick 17 G. Shaw 24 drew with T Jackson 24 St. Arnaud 90 shots defeated Wedderburn 60 shots -- 11 points to 1 point

Ladder pts Korong Vale 89 Donald Golf 70 Country Club 69 Wedderburn 67 Wycheproof 54 Donald 54 St. Arnaud 53 Boort 52 Charlton 44 Two rounds to play There are just two rounds to play in the pennant bowls season for 2021-22, before the finals.

Round 13--- Division one Wedderburn v St. Arnaud.

Division 2 St. Arnaud Bye Round 14--- Division 1 St. Arnaud v Country Club.

Division 2 Donald Golf v St. Arnaud.

Above: Wishing he was playing. Long time St. Arnaud bowler Ray Pole has a quick yarn with skipper Phil McRae while Boort skipper Kevin Depiazza watches his last bowl.

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Country Club 76 shots def Wedderburn 55 shots – 10 points to 2.

Donald 73 shots def Boort 71 shots – 10 points to 2.

Wycheproof had the bye.

Another big win In Round 12, played on Saturday January 22nd St. Arnaud Division 1 bowlers scored a 49 shot win over Boort.

St. Arnaud won 2 of the 3 rinks while Boort’s Laurie Maxted fought hard for a draw against Glendon Hancock, Maurie Wood, Darren Shepherd and Terry McSwain.

This St. Arnaud four were down 1 – 12 but managed to hit the front after 15 ends but dropped 4 shots on the last end.

The big winners for St. Arnaud were Allan Jackson, Ashley Dyke, Col Marchment and Tom Amos, winning 17 of the 25 ends for a 30

Delighted St. Arnaud Twilighters THE St. Arnaud Bowling Club welcomed 34 bowlers back on to the green for the start of twilight bowls in 2022 on January 20th.

And what a great night it was.

The 12 teams played 12 ends in perfect conditions and nearly all the games were close keen contests enjoyed by everyone.

There were some new-chums welcomed on the night; Jess Maffescioni brought her mum Julie, and Di Ostarcevic’s friend, Marco Maiorana (Curley), visiting from New Zealand thoroughly enjoyed the fun and games.

Jess and Julie and Terry McSwain had a 3 shot win.

David Rees was welcomed back for his first game this season.

A highlight for

- Contributed Curley was winning one of Countr y Kitchen’s pizzas.

The other two pizza winners were Xavier Heywood and Gerald McIntyre.

The best performers on the green were Gary Shinners, Clive Hancock and Murray Maynard, 11 shots up, with the runners-up winning by 5 shots, Colin Coates, Peter Duncan, and Glenda Bigmore.

Twilight bowls will continue for several more Thursday evenings at the St. Arnaud Bowling Club, from 6.30pm.

Everyone is welcome.

Country Club midweek Pennant WE are very pleased to be able to gain the points against Boort at Home to win by a margin of - Contributed 3 shots.

74/71 and points 8/4.

A fantastic result for the start of 2022.

Great for John Nevill (S) Lyn M o u l d a y, Betty McDonald, Fa y e Rodger 22 to defeat Gillian Tweddle (S) G r a e m e G a r d n e r, Lorna G a r d n e r, Pamela Gould 14.

Kevin Meade (S) S u e Wr i g h t , Tr i s h Goode, Yvonne Te m p l a r 2 3 w e r e

defeated by Laurie Maxted (S) Jo Maxted, Phyl Baker, Lynette Cameron 27.

Heather Esmore (S) Amanda Marland, Rhonda Pole, Dianne Fu l l a r t o n 2 9 w e r e defeated by Kevin Deplazza (S) Tania Noles, Margaret Nelson, Alan Gould 30.

Good bowling for the rest of the Pennant Season.

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Twisted Bliss returns to form Inside running

by Archie

Leading easily from barrier 5 “Twisted Bliss” still had a 4.4m margin at the finish, rating 1.59.3 with the last half mile in a slick 57.5.

The mare’s breeders are the “Major Miracle Syndicate”.

“Major Miracle” was owned by John and Paul’s grandfather the late Andy Thompson and was a prolific winner at the Melbourne Showgrounds in the mid 1950’s.

Legend has it that as was the practice in that era the “Major” was driven in the race sulky from his stables in Preston to the Showgrounds for his engagements and driven back to Preston after his race.

Google suggests it’s 13.2kms via Bell Street and Pascoe Vale Road, good luck trying that today.

The Sanderson siblings had a successful

APRIL 2nd is the scheduled start of the North Central League Football League for 2022.

The board this season will be headed

by Tim L ockhart (Chairman) and Gordon Parker (Deputy Chairman).

Other board members include Chris Hogan, Brett Schofield, Michael McClelland, Barry McKenzie and Tony Hull Lance Standfield will continue as Rules and Events Manager.

Trevor Ryan will continue as Junior Development Officer.

The Junior age grouping is changing from Under 16 and Under 13 to Under 17 and Under 14.

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Above: Charlton winner “Twisted Bliss” with part owner Paul Thompson, his nephew Zeth Thompson from Mildura and the 4yo’s trainer driver Ellen Tormey who with 12 driving successes so far this year is well on track to top last season’s total of 120 wins. Photo. Andrea O’Gorman. week with a winner at Mildura for Abby and multiple placings for Ryan as well as wins at Cobram and Bendigo.

Ryan’s Bendigo winner was the Jason McNaulty trained “Chissy” who sat “parked” for the 2150m and held a comfortable 3.3m margin at the fin-

ish.

Another Bendigo winner was the John Tormey trained “Shaq” who has now won 11 races for owner Kevin Clark, the last two “on the trot”.

With two meetings on Australia Day, Stawell and Mildura, there will be lots of

interest created by Training Centre horses and drivers.

The Sanderson stable has three starters at Mildura with both Ryan and Abby having some nice “outside” drives.

Michael Gadsden is off to Mildura to drive for his father so

Denbeigh Wade will take the stables two starters to Stawell for their engagements.

Denbeigh’s other drives didn’t have much luck with the barrier draws but with a wee bit of good fortune she could be in the money at juicy odds.

THE North Central pennant bowlers were back on the greens on Saturday January 15th and St. Arnaud Division 1 players started the new year with a good win over Charlton. points.

Charlton reversed this result in Division 2 with a huge 59 shot win over St. Arnaud.

Other Division 1 results Donald 97 shots def Boort 53 shots -12 points to 0 Donald Golf 73 shots def Wycheproof 56 shots –12 points to 0

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Match results P. M c R a e 2 9 d e f K.North 16 A. Jackson 33 def K. Willey 16 G. Hancock 27 def L. Southwell 18.

St. Arnaud 89 shots defeated Charlton 50 shots --- 12 points to 0

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There will be no Inter-league matches for North Central for this season.

Round 1:Wycheproof-Narraport v. St. Arnaud Charlton v.

Wedderburn Birchip-Watchem v Sea Lake-Nandaly Donald v. Boort

THE Charlton meeting on the 17th saw the 4yo mare “Twisted Bliss” make a welcome return to the winners stall for her local owners John and Paul Thompson.

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