Edition 13, Wednesday 17 April, 2024

History regained in time for heritage day

Sharing the harvest Volunteers recognised Derby Full Court forestry decision looms

BY RACHEL WILLIAMS

AN ENVIRONMENTAL group opposed to planned forestry operations in Derby will today have its case heard by the Full Court of Tasmania.

Blue Derby Wild will appear in court as we go to print, to lodge an application for a full injunction on logging and burning of the forests adjacent to the Blue Derby Mountain Bike Trails.

Sustainable Timber Tasmania would not comment on the matter ahead of the court case.

Earlier this year, STT announced plans for a mid-February recommencement of forest harvesting and reforestation in the Permanent Timber Product Zone (coupes CC105A which neighbours the Krushka’s trail and CC119A).

The Tasmanian Government Business Enterprise said at the time it would not be clear felling the area.

“A silvicultural method called aggregated retention will be applied to retain clumps of canopy trees. The Rider Experience Zone agreed with representatives from Derby’s tourism and business community remains in place,” STT said in its advertising.

Reforestation works in CC119A were described as necessary by STT to re-establish areas of forest from prior harvesting.

“This is essential for the longterm sustainability, environmental

values and visual amenity for the forest.”

Blue Derby Wild has been campaigning against the work since 2022, arguing there were issues of “apprehended bias” over STT staff having the power to selfregulate their own logging plans and operations on behalf of the independent regulator the Forest Practices Authority.

The action led to an injunction which saw STT work halted. The original court case found in favour of STT but Blue Derby Wild then appealed.

Last Friday, April 12, the Full Court of Tasmania refused the group’s appeal against what it claims are unlawful logging practices.

Campaign Coordinator Louise Morris said it was a disappointing outcome and vowed to fight on.

“We've managed to get another reprieve for these forests while we lodge an application to the Full Court for an injunction on any logging and burning of these forests, and seek special leave to take our case to the High Court of Australian,” Ms Morris said.

She said the case focussing on Krushka’s was “the working example of the conflict created by our current native forest logging regime and its damaging impacts on biodiversity, climate change and of course our communities who understand that intact native forests are a massive asset to us.”

• Ringarooma Heritage Association President Wendy Jacobs and Ringarooma Football Club stalwart Brendon Thompson with the suitcase of NEFU Premiership flags returned anonymously just in time for the Heritage Match at Pyengana on Saturday. T FULL STORY, PAGE 3. ACTION ON AND OFF THE FIELD, PAGE 9 PLUS PAGE 12.

40 Years Ago – April 12, 1984

New spur line at Softwoods opened.

A new railway siding to Tasmanian Softwoods Pty Ltd at Tonganah has been opened. The siding that is 600 metres long and is connected to the North-Eastern line at Tonganah was constructed on a co-operative basis with Tasmanian Softwoods Pty Ltd organising the earthworks and Australian National Railway laying the track. It features a concrete embedded section in the loading area which is designed to cater for maximum payloads and minimum rail track maintenance. Tasmanian Softwoods Pty Ltd the biggest sawmiller in Tasmania with the new connection to ANR’s rail system will initially carry quality controlled Tas pine framing, building and furniture timber in bolster form to Bell Bay for shipment to interstate markets.

50 Years Ago – April 19, 1974

Bridport girl wins diving championship.

Seventeen year old Jenny Barnett of Bridport won both the junior and ladies senior spearfishing titles at the Tasmanian Championships at Bicheno over Easter. She was the most successful competitor at the championship which was held in extremely poor conditions. There was a heavy swell and visibility was limited to a few yards with very few fish were taken overall. Peter Last of Scottsdale who was a member of the University Club was second in the senior championships, only points behind the winner. Don Etchells of Scottsdale finished third in the scuba section and the North-Eastern Club took all three placings in the ladies championship with J. Barnett, A. Osbourne and R. Myers.

60 Years Ago – April 14, 1964

Fish farm licence granted.

After months of waiting Mr. A. H. Purves of Bridport was finally granted a licence to operate Tasmania’s first commercial fish farm. Mr Purves was granted the licence in the name of Sevrup Pty Ltd and bred rainbow trout for commercial sale. The farm was first established on eight acres of leased mud flats adjacent to the fishing boat wharf and freezers of the North Eastern Tasmanian Fisherman’s Co-operative at Bridport. As a second stage, 50 acres of reclaimed land was purchased directly opposite over the river on the Bar Marsh property, the land is all a part of the Great Forester estuary. Mr Purves had been all over Australia, finding Bridport to be the most cost-effective location.

North Scottsdale’s concrete hall

HISTORY REMEMBERED

THE RESIDENTS of North Scottsdale identified a five-acre plot for a new public hall in May 1911. They arranged for a survey, and scrubbed and cleared the land.

The existing North Scottsdale school was described as being a ‘wretched ramshackle’, so the idea was that the Education Department would rent the hall once it was built.

Eighteen months later the hall had not been built, but planning had progressed. An overdraft was arranged, and there was agreement that ownership of the land and the hall would be vested in the Scottsdale Municipal Council.

Four years later there were plans to extend the new hall by 10 feet and to build three ante-rooms. It was noted that the hall had no debts and a credit balance at the bank of £45.

In 1922 there was a fire at the weather-

board hall, which was fortunately quickly identified and extinguished without significant damage, but which was described at the time as being caused by a ‘deliberate and despicable act’.

Two years later, in December 1924, there was another fire and this time the whole hall and its furniture burnt to the ground, again with no obvious cause.

The task of building a replacement hall moved quickly. Plans were drawn up and a contractor employed to build a new hall with the same dimensions as the old, 65ft x 25ft. However, this time the North Scottsdale Hall would be built out of concrete!

The hall was described as having walls 16ft high. Sections of corrugated iron at the ends were painted a light stone colour, while the door and window frames had a darker tint. The concrete work was left its natural colour.

The period from 1910 to 1915 witnessed

• North Scottsdale Hall.

a time of tremendous community spirit and activity in erecting local community halls in Dorset. 1911 saw Springfield, South Springfield, Cuckoo and Talawa build halls, followed by North Scottsdale (1912), Legerwood (1914), Golconda (1914) and Bridport (1915). Each hall stands as a recognition and a memorial to local families and communities. We should treasure and preserve them all.

The North-Eastern Advertiser is working with the Dorset Tasmania History Society to publish historical articles so that our history, in stories and images, is not lost.

ANZAC apology as journey begins

SCOTTSDALE HIGH School student Tori Hall and her history teacher Sherri Rainbow have arrived in Europe for the experience of a lifetime, after flying out for France and Belgium on Sunday as part of the Frank MacDonald Memorial Prize.

The FMMP is named after Ulverstone-born WWI and WWII veteran, Frank MacDonald, who passed away in August 2003 aged 107.

The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Guy Barnett, said six Tasmanian Year 9 winners wrote outstanding essays on commemorating and preserving the meaning of the ANZAC spirit in the Tasmanian community.

“I’m delighted to cheer the current crop of winners on their way for what will prove to be a

life changing experience,” said Minister Barnett.

“Frank MacDonald, who was Tasmania’s last surviving WWI veteran, received the Military Medal for courageously working under heavy fire repairing signal lines between the 40th Infantry Battalion headquarters and the trenches. Frank also served in WWII and received the Legion of Honour.”

The group will visit sites relating to Tasmania’s involvement in the First World War including Ypres and Fromelle, before attending this year’s ANZAC Day service at Villers-Bretonneux in France

The North-Eastern Advertiser sincerely apologises for the error published in last week’s edition in relation to the location of VillersBretonneu x.

ANZAC DAY SERVICES

Bridport

Dawn Service - Bridport Cenotaph at 6:00am.

• Main Parade - CWA Hall Car Park at 10:45am.

• Main Service - Bridport Hall then Cenotaph at 11:00am.

Branxholm

• Dawn Service – Branxholm Hall at 6:00am.

George Town

• Dawn Service - Macquarie Street Cenotaph at 5:50am.

• Main Parade - Macquarie Street to Anzac Parade, Max Harris Memorial Reserve at 10:30am.

• Main Service - Max Harris Reserve, Anzac Parade, George Town at 10:45am.

Gladstone

• Dawn Service - Gladstone Hall 5:30am for 6:00am start. (Breakfast to follow, $5 donation.)

• Scottsdale High Student and FMMP recipient Tori Hall and Scottsdale High history teacher Sherri Rainbow at the airport with Minister for Veterans' Affairs Guy Barnett and RSL Tasmania representative Peter Williams.

April 25, 2024

Lilydale

• Dawn Service - Lilydale Cenotaph at 5:50am.

• Main Service - Lilydale Cenotaph at 10:50am.

Ringarooma

• Main Parade - Old bank corner at 10.45am. (Meet at 10:30am)

• Main Service, Ringarooma Memorial Hall at 11:00am. (Lunch to follow, $10 per adult.)

All children are invited to participate in the march and the service. Everyone is invited to lay a wreath or flowers, please contact Donna (0499 990 677) or Linda (0481 995 113) if you intend to do so.

Scottsdale

• Dawn Service - ANZAC Park Cenotaph at 05:45am.

• Main Parade - Scottsdale RSL to the Cenotaph via Alfred Street at 10:30am.

• Main Service - ANZAC Park Cenotaph at 11:00am.

Springfield

• Main Service – Cenotaph, Friends St. Pauls Springfield at 2:30pm Laying of wreaths invited and this year’s theme is significance of flowers in war.

St Helens

• Dawn Service - Form up at Hilly's Supermarket at 5:45am. March to St Helens Cenotaph at 5:50am. Memorial Park, service starts at 6:00am. (Breakfast at St Helens Ex Servicemen’s & Citizens Club, $5 donation.)

• Main Parade - Form up at Hilly's Supermarket at 10:45am and March to St Helens Cenotaph at 10:55am.

• Main Service - St Helens Memorial Park at 11:00am.

Weymouth

Main Service – Weymouth Community Hall at 10:45am.

Winnaleah

Dawn Service - Town Hall at 6:00am (Breakfast to follow at Winnaleah Hotel)

Community Garden blooms

SCOTTSDALE’S NEW Community Garden is overflowing with fresh produce and residents from across the region are being encouraged to take advantage of the plentiful harvest.

Bec Smith from Better Health 4 Dorset said people can now sign up for free memberships to access the garden adjacent to Northbourne.

Membership will involve access to fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs, access to workshops with guest speakers, supporting the community by assisting with planting, watering systems, weeding, garden upkeep and design and connecting with community members

to share knowledge, experiences and stories.

“We would like to establish a ‘young gardeners’ group’ that will meet regularly with community members/ mentors to share knowledge and experience in growing and caring for the community garden to support themselves, their families whilst increasing food security,” Ms Smith said.

“It is really exciting and rewarding to see it grow so much so quickly and in the coming weeks we will see the installation of a greenhouse, garden shed, a large workshop table, sensory

garden, compost bins and larger crop planting.

“During high production season we aim to have market days to share, and swap produce with the broader community and excess produce will go to The Red Dirt Café for use or distribution.”

To get involved you can text or call Bec on 0448 393 203 or email bec@healthconsumerstas.org.au, to complete a short site induction and to access a free Working With Vulnerable People check.

• Dorset House employee Ray Keefe with children Max, 9 and Madison, 12.

Robins’ history returned anonymously

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MEMORABILIA BELONGING to the Ringarooma Football Club was returned just hours before an NTFA Heritage Round match paid tribute to the Robins’ history. Flags recognising the winning achievements of the town’s senior and reserves sides had been missing despite a desperate search ahead of last Saturday’s clash at Pyengana.

A mystery saviour returned the items ready for them to be displayed at the

match between East Coast and Perth in front of a 2000-strong crowd.

“The word was about that we had lost them and we wanted them back,” club stalwart Brendon Thompson said.

“On Friday night when we were up at the Hub and we were all down in the dumps because we didn’t look like we were going to have them.

“I got up Saturday morning and here they were in my driveway at Branxholm in this old suitcase.

“The senior team had won 11 premierships in the NEFU and they cost a lot of sweat and the main thing is they are in such good order.

“We displayed some on Saturday and the fact they were returned really was appreciated and it made a great day even better because everyone was relieved they were back.”

Ringarooma Heritage Association President Wendy Jacobs said she would photograph, archive and display

the flags at the Ringarooma History Room, which is open to the public on Wednesday and Thursday and occasionally on other days depending on the availability of volunteers.

“We would love some more volunteers to help out,” she said.

They will hang proudly alongside the original bell used at Ringarooma, which rang loud and proud as the siren during the Heritage clash.

Tractor crash kills stray steer

JUST A week after community concerns were raised about stray cattle ventuing onto roads near Lebrina, a farmer has had a lucky escape in his tractor.

Scottsdale’s Noel Whelan was travelling to the West Tamar for his spray contracting business on Monday morning when he hit a large steer on the road near the Memorial Hall. He said it was lucky to be him and not a young driver in a small car that hit the animal.

“I came past the Clover Hill turn off a 5.45am and actually turned some extra lights on the side of my tractor on to make sure there was nothing there because I read about the issues with cattle in the area,” Mr Wheelan said.

“I got two thirds of the way down and there was nothing, so I turned them off and another

100m later I was greeted by a great big black animal with a white face in the middle of the road.”

“I was doing 53km/hr and shoved the brakes on and I reckon I hit it just as I was stopping. If I didn’t have the front linkage and cradle on the front, it would have been up on the bonnet and through the windscreen.”

Mr Whelan said he moved the animal to the side of the road and attempted to contact local police and City of Launceston animal welfare management staff.

“The Police didn’t want a bar of it and the council animal officer rang me back two hours later – they should have someone on call 24/7 to deal with situations like that.”

A local resident said there had been an

accident waiting to happen in the area for years, but especially in recent months.

“A lot of us have rang and reported the problem and taken photos like we’ve been told to and nothing has happened –I saw it on Saturday night and last Monday night and it’s pretty scary in the pitch black dark and no one’s done anything.”

City of Launceston Regulations Team Leader Joanne Denney said attending officers were unable to locate any ear tags or devices that are legally required to identify a property owner and/or property location on the deceased steer.

“As a result, no fines or infringements could be issued,” she said.

Arson accused refused bail

A BRANXHOLM man remains in custody charged with a range of offences including arson.

Jacob Heatlie Johnston, 21, appeared in the Launceston Magistrates Court last Wednesday, accused of causing the $200,000 fire at a house in Albert Street, Branxholm.

He will appear in Launceston’s Supreme Court on June 11 after pleading not guilty.

Johnston also pleaded not guilty to assault and counts of burglary and stealing from the Scottsdale Golf Club and the Scottsdale Football Club.

SCOTTSDALE SHOW

Introducing our 2024 Committee Members

We wish to thank our outgoing committee members and give a warm welcome to our new committee for 2024!

Committee meeting this Friday, April 19 at 7:30pm, Recreation Ground. New members welcome and invited to attend.

To contact the committee, please email secretary@scottsdaleshow.org.au

Palliative legacy for former Flinders Mayor

care.

The ALL Bariatric Hospital Bed will be donated in memory of former Mayor Terence Klug, who died last November.

Mr Klug was a well-known identity on the island after arriving in 1972. With a career covering accounting, farming and short-stay accommodation, he spent 16 years on council and was the island’s Mayor for five years.

His daughter Katie said the bed would arrive within 12 weeks and a representative from the suppliers would train staff on how to use it.

“My beautiful mother June would have loved to lay next to her husband of 52 years in those last days/hours/minutes.... not only would have it comforted Dad but also been so important in the grieving journey for Mum,” Katie said.

“The cuddle bed is a bed that is designed to allow two people to lay next to one another and cuddle.... too often we think that it is our older generation in the

palliative journey - what if it was a mother or father of young kids or even worse a beautiful little kid... we hope that this gesture of kindness will make a big difference to our community and help to make the palliative journey a little easier.

The money was raised by GoFundMe, cash donations and direct deposits.

“My sister Jo and I ran the Flinders Island Quick Shear event for many years with the help of others and we had approx. $12,000 to start the fundraiser.

“Our community is very generous and through their donations we achieved our goal.”

“My father was a beautiful soul. He had a big heart and truly loved this community … he would rally behind positive causes and achieved great things during his time on council.

“He would be beyond proud of us continuing to walk in his footsteps of giving back to our community and seeing gaps where we could make a difference. Through our loss we have achieved something positive.”

Water price point of view sought

RESIDENTS AND businesses across the North-East are being asked to have their say when it comes to water.

TasWater has kicked off its biggest community engagement in its history to “shape our water future and find the right balance between price and service that will help the state thrive”.

Head of Communications and Engagement Callan Paske said TasWater’s Price and Service plan was approved by the independent Economic Regulator every four years and residents were being consulted in the coming six months as the next plan was being developed.

“We’ve delivered safe, clean drinking water to Pioneer, delivered continued improvements to the sewerage network in St Helens, and upgraded the Henderson

Dam on Flinders Island,” he said.

“The North-East is one of Tasmania’s most popular tourist destinations, and coupled with occasional periods of low rainfall this brings additional challenges in managing water and sewage services.

“We want to hear from locals on what their priorities are.”

He said TasWater would share the full draft report and the outcomes that have informed the price submission in March 2025, before it is submitted to the Economic Regulator in July.

Meanwhile, TasWater said it was considering the need for water restrictions at Whitemark and has asked residents to conserve water and check private properties for leaks with levels at Henderson Dam very low following a warm, dry summer.

Get your game on

AN AUTUMN school holiday program is being rolled out at libraries across the state with a gaming session being held in Scottsdale and George Town.

Scottsdale Library will host ‘Gamernoon’ on Tuesday, April 23 from 10am-4pm, while George Town will have its session at the George Town Community Hub from 2pm to 4pm on Monday, April 22.

Organisers say the event caters for those aged over 10, whether they are a seasoned

gamer or just starting out. The session will involve a variety of video games, board games, and more with bookings essential.

George Town will also hold a ‘Storytime and Craft’ session for those aged 3-10 exploring the question “Is silence a sound?” while St Helens will host ‘Kites, Shells, and Sea Snakes’ as attendees craft kites that defy gravity, count seashells.

For more details and to book visit the Libraries Tasmania website.

Work underway on Bridport mobile network coverage

TELSTRA HAS started upgrading its mobile network at Bridport, with work set to finish next Tuesday, April 23.

Mobile services including EFTPOS will be impacted at various times, with technicians required to switch off infrastructure for health and safety reasons.

Telstra has advised customers to use an NBN or other broadband connection to access Wi-Fi calling, a free setting on most popular mobile phones. Satellite options may also be available, a spokesman said.

A date for the launch of improved services has not been given but would be “as soon as possible”.

FLINDERS ISLAND Multi-Purpose Centre will soon be delivered a “cuddle bed” to help those seeking comfort during palliative

• Former Flinders Mayor Terence Klug. Photo: The Tasmanian Tuxedo.

Spinal fusion causes a fundraising frustration

BACK SURGERY isn’t getting in the way of a major fundraiser for Springfield community outreach worker for mental health and wellbeing, Ebony Lette.

Mrs Lette has been in training for Eb's Ride for RAW, a six-day 200km trek on her horses from George Town to St Helens to raise money for Rural Alive and Well from May 20-25. But she’s hit a hurdle, with a back injury sending her to hospital.

Going gaga over new play parts

BRIDPORT PRIMARY School students have welcomed some upgrades within the school’s playground, built in a bid to support their wellbeing and fitness.

A new “Gaga Pit” has been installed to facilitate playing of the fast-paced form of hand ball/dodge ball, along with a variety of new playground markings.

The Gaga pit was a joint venture between the SRC and the School Association, whilst the new playground markings were paid for by a recent Wellbeing Grant.

Principal Carol Stingel said the Gaga Pit had been in constant use since it was installed, and the playground markings had provided students with a range of different games and activities in which to participate.

“The children can be heard in every break time, playing and interacting positively with each other and having great fun,” she said.

“I’ve had a bad back for 13 years,” Mrs Lette said.

“I had a right side fusion on the back of my pelvis 18 months ago knowing I’d need the left done at some stage. I rolled over in bed and bang… it went on the left side,” Mrs Lette said.

While she will need the fusion done in the future, she will this week have surgery to have nerve endings burnt off to stop the pain in the interim.

“I’m hoping it does the trick and I can bounce back in time for the ride,” she said.

“The ride will still go ahead and I’ll still be there throughout the entire week - I just may not be the one in the saddle but time will tell though.”

Fundraising is continuing for the cause with a community event at Little Rivers being held on Friday April 26.

Two Sisters Patisserie and Providore will be catering and donating $1 for every meal sold and Little Rivers Brewing will donate $1 for every drink sold.

There will be Live Music with Tori Rattray from 5-7pm and tickets will be sold for the major raffle.

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play facilities.

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Dorset SES acknowledgement

THE DORSET SES Unit has recently received two separate certificates of appreciation for its efforts to help the community in its hours of need.

The first was presented on the April 1 in recognition of the longterm and significant commitment to the Driver Reviver Program aimed at preventing road fatalities.

On April 9, the Unit was presented with the Commander's Appreciation Award for dedication and commitment to search and rescue and invaluable assistance on numerous mountain bike rescues

the Northern Police District.

The Dorset Unit has attended eight

The Unit currently has 11 active

to start.

“Being volunteers, it's always nice to be acknowledged for the time and hard work we put in doing these rescues. We do get the odd email from the people we help which is nice to receive, but it is an honour to be recognised by Tasmania Police,” Mr Mott said.

“No emergency service goes to a job looking for thanks so when we are recognised it does mean a lot.”

Armarli Hill and Evie Waddingham enjoying Bridport Primary School's new

Getting fit playing Gaga ball at the new pit installed at Bridport Primary School.

• Lex Bessell, Rohan Bessell, Deborah Searle, Richard Lundgren, Kyron Mott and Paul Worker from Dorset SES.

across

MTB rescues and nine motor vehicle crashes this year to date, Dorset SES Unit Manager Dale Mott said.

members with more volunteers set

• Jess Whelan from Little Rivers with Ebony Lette, who has suffered a setback on her fundraising mission.

STYLES, Reg

Family and friends are warmly invited to attend the funeral service for Reg Styles to be held graveside at Ellesmere Lawn Cemetery, Bridport Road, Scottsdale on Wednesday, 24th April 2024 commencing at 1:00pm. This will be followed by refreshments at The Bridport Bunker Club, from 2:30pm.

STYLES, Reg

7.4.1938 - 14.4.2024

Passed away peacefully at home with his loving daughter by his side.

Loved and loving husband of Heather (dec.). Beloved father and father-in-law of Sharon and Philip, Andrew and Sandy.

Cherished Poppy of Stacey and Clay, Kelly and Stuart, Brett and Nicole, Sharni, Brody and Angel.

Devoted great Poppy to Blake, Indi and Mason.

Loving brother to his 14 siblings.

Mum and Dad united.

In our hearts you'll always stay

Loved and remembered every day.

WALLEY (nee: Fletcher)

Alice (Dawn)

25.5.1929 – 14.4.2024

Passed away peacefully at May Shaw, Scottsdale. Eldest daughter of Rueben and Ruby Fletcher (both dec).

Sister of Charles and Mary (both dec).

Wife of Les Betts and Max Walley (both dec).

Loving mum and mother-in-law of Heather and Phillip Roach; Stafford and Jo Betts; and Graeme and Collette Betts.

Much loved grandma of all her grand and great grandchildren. A beautiful soul now at rest.

WALLEY, Alice (Dawn)

Family and friends are warmly invited to attend a service to celebrate Dawn’s life to be held at the Salvation Army Hall, Scottsdale on Tuesday, 23rd April 2024 commencing at 11:30am, followed by a private burial.

Livestream can be viewed at lethborgfamilyfunerals.com.au/upcoming-funerals

3 year lease with an option for another 3. Approximately 147 Hectares (365 Acres).

103 ML - 3 dam water licenses.

Electric Irrigation pump with underground mains.

60 ML Scottsdale Irrigation Scheme License.

2 good stockyards.

Workshop and wash down area.

Currently rotating 12 Hectares (30 Acres) of potatoes.

Currently running 100 breeders and 80 Trade Cattle.

Tender deadline 24/05/2024

Contact Cabel 0418 134 448

Public Notices

Tasman Highway Corridor Strategy Public Consultation - Have Your Say!

The Department of State Growth is developing a corridor strategy for the Tasman Highway between Sorell and Launceston which extends along Tasmania’s east coast and is engaging with road users and community to seek ideas and feedback.

The strategy will identify opportunities for improvement to meet the expected future needs of road users and communities along the corridor. The strategy may include the identification of safety issues, active and public transport opportunities and investment opportunities. Works and upgrades do not form part of this strategy, however the feedback will assist the department to prioritise projects and seek funding.

The public consultation period is from 15 April to 20 May 2024. You can be involved by attending an in-person session for a casual chat, or by completing our online survey.

The North East Little Athletics Centre would like to thank our sponsors and supporters for the 2023-24 season.

In particular to Nutrien Ag Solutions, Becks Mitre 10, Cottage Bakery and Island Resources.

If anyone would like to get involved in our centre ahead of our next season, please contact Morgan on 0447 587 667 or keep up to date on our Facebook page.

For further information on this project, and to access the online survey, please go to the department’s project page at: https://www.transport.tas.gov.au/tasman_highway_corridor

If you have any questions, please contact Connie Steers, Stakeholder Engagement Consultant or Christa Capel, Stakeholder Engagement Consultant on (03) 6165 0443 or at sorelltolaunceston@stategrowth.tas.gov.au.

www.tas.gov.au

Notice of Work - Scottsdale - Water Main Renewal

As part of our commitment to investing in new and improved water infrastructure, we will be renewing the water main King Street, Scottsdale.

To complete these works, our contractor will require access to King Street from William Street to Charles Street.

• Works will commence on Monday, 15 April 2024, between the hours of 7:00am and 6:00pm, and continue for approximately four weeks weather permitting.

• Businesses and residents in the vicinity of the works will notice increased construction vehicle movement as well as additional vehicle and construction-related noise.

• Traffic Management will be in place with some restrictions to off-street parking during construction.

• Further communication will be provided with details of upcoming service interruption/s.

Our contractor will be taking steps to ensure that impacts on businesses and residents are kept to a minimum. For more information about this project please contact our Capital Engagement team, on 13 6992 or email capitalprojects@taswater.com.au.

$300 Lottery Draw winners

John & Meredith Williams, Geoffrey Whelan

Please note the listed items are subject to change, removal or additional items may be included.

The agenda and attachments will be available to the public from Thursday 18 April on Council’s website www.dorset.tas.gov.au , contact 03 6352 6500 or email dorset@dorset.tas.gov.au

Manager

Every Monday

• Purple Frog Art & Craft Group

Scottsdale Men’s Shed, 10:00 – 2.00pm

Every Tuesday

• Scottsdale Choir

Scottsdale Uniting Church Meeting Room, 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Every Thursday

• Free morning tea drop in centre

Scottsdale Uniting Church 10:00am – 1:00pm

Every Saturday

• St Helens Market

Portland Memorial Hall, 8:00am – 12:00pm

First Friday Each Month

• Free Women's Legal Service

Dorset Community House

• Ladies of Dorset Coffee & Chat

Scottsdale Art Gallery Café

Second Monday Each Month (except June)

• Dorset Garden Club

Scottsdale Uniting Church Meeting Room 2:00pm

April 27

• Harvest Festival Friends of St Paul’s Springfield, 10:00am

• Branxholm Market

Branxholm Hall 10:00am – 2:00pm

May 5

• Singer Terry Simpson

Legerwood Hall, 1:00pm – 5:00pm

May 11

• Lebrina Pumpkin Challenge Lebrina Memorial Hall, 2:00pm

• Bridport Village Market Bridport, 9:30am – 1:00pm

May 12

• Weldborough Markets

Weldborough Pub, 11:00am – 3:00pm

May 16

• Branxholm’s Biggest

Morning Tea

Branxholm Hall, 10:00am – 1:00pm

May 19

• Scottsdale’s Biggest

Morning Tea

Northbourne Community Centre, 11:00am

May 22

• National Simultaneous Storytime Scottsdale Library, 12:00pm

May 25

• Bridport Bonfire & Cracker Night Waterhouse Road, Bridport

• Branxholm Market

Branxholm Hall 10:00am – 2:00pm

June 1

• Gladstone Hotel, Lets defeat Cancer Together over Coffee & Tea

Gladstone Hall, Gladstone

June 2

• High Tea

Legerwood Hall, 11:00am

June 8

• Bridport Village Market

Bridport, 9:30am – 1:00pm

• Winter Solstice Lantern Walk

Weymouth, from 5:00pm

June 9

• Weldborough Market

Weldborough Pub, 11:00am – 3:00pm

June 22

• Branxholm Market

Branxholm Hall, 10:00am – 2:00pm

July 6

• Bridport Village Market

Bridport, 9:30am – 1:00pm

July 27

• Christmas in July

Branxholm Hall

August 3

• Bridport Village Market

Bridport, 9:30am – 1:00pm

September 7

• Bridport Village Market

Bridport, 9:30am – 1:00pm

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Sydney experience a thrill for young Devil

SCOTTSDALE’S U16 Tasmanian Devils squad member LJ Atkins has returned from playing in the 2024 National Development Championships with a mixed bag of results and plenty of inspiration.

The 15-year-old full back, who is in Grade 10 at Scottsdale High School, was part of the Tassie team that took part in the event at Blacktown International Sports Park, Sydney.

The Devils lost to GWS 67-35 but were victorious against Sydney 54-39.

“I'm pretty happy with my performance but there is always room for heaps of improvement on lots of things to make my game better,” Atkins said.

“It was great experience traveling and doing things as a team without Mum and Dad and spending time together and getting to know the girls and coaching staff better from around

the State.

• Claire Ransom from GWS Giants AFLW side and former Devil presented LJ Atkins with her Tassie jumper.

“It was great having experienced coaches helping with our game.”

Atkins will return to playing club footy for North Launceston u17 girls and “see what progresses from here on”.

North-East eight ball report

BY DAVID MARSHALL

IN ROUND 2 we saw the Dogs up against the boys from Happy Rock.

The Dogs jumped out of the boxes claiming the first four singles. Captain Farrell, Nomad Mountney, Cliffy Millwood and Champy Brown all passed the winning post in good time leaving McKeagan, Davie, Balfe and Groves scratching their heads.

In the next Nolan had other ideas and pegged one back against Jarrod Farrell before Dairy Hayward slipped civil works Cain a strawberry milkshake to claim another for the Gladstone side.

The doubles kicked off with Groves and Nolan taking the bark out of Champy and Jarrod, an upset was on the cards. The Dogs went for their big guns in Mountney and Millwood and in a close tussle they defeated Balfe and Hayward. The last was a dead rubber with McKeagan and Davie saving face against Farrell and Cain with the final score in the Dogs favour 5 – 4.

Cowmare Lethborg had the Bulls loaded in the truck early and they seemed to enjoy the fresh air on the trip to Winnaleah. Lethborg led from the front defeating Boris Taylor followed by realestate Wiggins and Sassy sweeping the floor

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with Boags Smith and Lethal Shaw.

The tall one Blank clawed one back for the Pies against Spud Parry. Wiggins Junior stepped to the table and dished out a haircut to Tiles Wagner that he didn’t need before Raymert claimed another against Wylie Smith leaving the Magpies feathers rather ruffled. The Pies were rattled and came out guns firing in the doubles claiming all three, but it was all to no avail with Bulls winning 5 – 4.

The last game of the round had the Killers at home against the RSL Tigers. In a close first game, the bearded one Armstrong beat Roughhead Kerrison. Williams had Marshall in all sorts of trouble but couldn’t salute the judges, before the joiner Bicanic rang Bobby Bells bell. The apprentice Smith mopped the floor with Sammy T leaving the Killers four up. Slim Forbes pegged one back for the Tigers in a close game with new boy Lilo. Then the butcher DeJersey unleashed on Ned Kelly whipping his pants down resulting in a small display in the bar. The Tigers couldn’t take a trick losing all three doubles resulting in a near whitewash with the killers winning 8 – 1.

Round One Results Dogs 5 defeated Killers 4, Pies 6 defeated Happy Rock 3, Bulls 6 defeated Tigers 3.

Temporary home for footy history

• Memorabilia on display at St Helens.

A DISPLAY of Tasmanian football items has been launched at the St Helens Library.

The Tasmanian Australian Rules History & Heritage Museum Group have an agreement with Libraries Tasmania to display items at various library locations around the state, as it does not have a stand-alone museum.

Items from the East Coast area take pride of place in the display which will be available for public viewing for the next few months.

It was organised in conjunction

with Steve Walley from the East Coast Swans Football club as a lead up to the Pyengana Heritage game held last weekend between East Coast Swans and Perth.

One of the main items on display is the Fingal District Football Association Senior trophy, named the G R Salter Premiership Trophy.

Other items include a 1950 Pyengana FC Premiership Jumper worn by Trevor Connelly, a match ball from 1979 and a Tasmanian Amateur representative Jumper.

Footy fun at Pyengana

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It was all smiles at the Auskick session at Pyengana on Saturday.

• Daisy and Ivy Alexander with Ange Braslin.

• Gaye Rattray of Scottsdale with grandson Kayden Rattray of Latrobe and Libby Davis of Hadspen.

• Kimberley, Luis and Hazel Higgins all of Pyengana.

• Leah Lade, Annalise Kettle, Sonny Lade and Millie Hayes keep warm during the second half of the match.

Maxine Berwick and Colleen McLeod enjoying the senior match on Saturday.

On lookers Libby Callinan, Kayla Falls, Hannah Challis and Rachael Andrews.

Retired local footballers Stephen Cuthbertson, Peter Barnett, Shane Wagner and Stephen Barrett enjoying the heritage match from the sidelines.

• Tas Mundy and Shaun Krushka of Scottsdale with Heath Szczypka of Lilydale.

Aaron Mason looks to pass off to Nelson Cubitt.

Connah Tuck goes to kick the ball for the Swans.

Ethan Goldfinch kicking the ball into the Swans forward 50.

• Jayden Blunt kicking the ball.

Motocross reps enjoy success at states

THE MTAS State Motocross Championship is being held over four rounds in various locations across the State with a big cohort of North-East riders taking part.

Boys from Scottsdale High School joined with one rider from Bridport Primary School to take part in last weekend’s third round of the event, held in Cambridge.

The boys came out with some impressive results with four of them placing in the top five in their categories.

In the 85cc Intermediate (12-16 years) class, Blake Nettlefold took out 2nd place, Tyler Blakely 4th and Cooper Hockley 5th.

In the 65cc (7-10 years) class Theo Hall took out 4th place.

Most of the state's talented riders are competing in the series, which will see the last round hit-out at Goshen on May 18 and 19.

The extreme sport takes a lot of grit, determination and resilience, with a growing number of juniors taking up the challenge.

“We are so proud of the way in which these kids conduct themselves at each event,” said Rebecca Hall, mum of Oliver and Theo.

“They display sportsmanship and mateship that is second to none, despite the fact they are mostly competing against each other.”

Lessons learned for golf youngsters

TWO LOCAL junior golfers have returned to the State with a wealth of knowledge gained after competing in prestigious national competitions at both ends of the country.

Scottsdale Golf Club’s Lorissa Dobson travelled to Perth last week for the Australian Junior Amateur and missed the day four cut after a tough few rounds, while Bridport’s Xavier Nicholls finished 11th at the Australian Junior Age Division Golf Championships at Royal Pines in Queensland.

“The experience travelling over to Perth was an eye opener,” Dobson said.

“Although I didn’t play as well as I thought I might, I learnt a lot from the experience.

“I enjoyed my time playing on a beautiful course at Gosnells Golf Course and in lovely weather.

“The girls I versed have played golf for eight or nine years, whereas I have only played for two, so I didn’t have high expectations - I just wanted to embrace the experience and learn a lot from it, which I did and I’m so glad about it.”

For Nicholls, his performance improved as the competition went on.

“On the first day I got off to a very shaky start and had 83 (11-over) then on the second day I went out with a positive attitude and tried to stay strong mentally when something went wrong,” he said.

“By achieving this I was able to improve by 10 shots, ending up with 73 off the stick (one over) and on the last day I was three under with four holes to go but then the nerves of shooting my first ever under par round got the best of me and I played the last fourholes three over par. So in the end I scored 72 (Even Par) and finished solo

11th out of 35 players after being in 27th position as of the first day.

“The tournament was a great experience as I have learnt that staying calm mentally can be a massive contributor to shooting good scores.”

Dobson and Nicholls are back in action locally this week with the Tas Pro-Am at Launceston Golf club.

• Xavier Nicholls in action at Royal Pines.

• Lorissa Dobson on the tee at the Australian Junior Amateur in Perth, Western Australia

Bridport trio make waves at Aussies

THREE BRIDPORT Surf Life Saving Club members have done the club proud at the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships, currently being held on the Sunshine Coast.

Over 5000 competitors from clubs across Australia are taking part in events at the Aussies from April 13-19.

Bridport’s trio of courageous athletes went to Maroochydore to compete in the youth events.

Tim Innes, Cooper Reeve and Annie Howard braved a massive swell to compete in board, swim, board rescue and iron person events.

Howard also took part in the 2km soft sand beach run.

“The experience of competing on the

SCOTTSDALE GOLF CLUB

SATURDAY, APRIL 13 - STABLEFORD

Winner: Graeme Booth, 35 . R/Up: Teresa Hall, 34. Others: Kevin Smith 32; Rob Kerrison 32 NTP 1/10: Bevan Pinner. NTP 5/14: Kevin Smith. Longest Putt - Fletcher.

TUESDAY, APRIL 9 - STROKE

Women’s Winner: Tracey Taylor, 77 nett. R/Up: Marie Nuttall, 79 nett. Longest Putt - Heather Lack. Gobbler: Marie Nuttall. Putting: Tracey Taylor 31 putts. Men’s Winner - John Wood 72 nett. R/Up: Bill Fahey 73 nett. Men’s Longest putt - Darrell Wells. Gobbler - Tony Collins.

national stage provided many opportunities to learn and develop surf skills,” Club president Anita Howard said.

“All three athletes displayed incredible bravery and sportsmanship to compete in challenging surf.”

Innes and Reeve had fantastic results in the u13 surf swim with Innes fighting his way to the final to finish in 22nd while Reeve narrowly missed out on a final berth. Howard finished 13th in the 2 km soft sand beach run.

“The club is proud of the Aussies team and the athletes hope to build on everything they learnt into the next season but, for now, the athletes will have a wellearned rest,” Howard said.

SPORTS RESULTS

Putting - John Wood 31 putts.

BRIDPORT GOLF CLUB

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10

1ST ROUND FOURSOME CHAMPIONSHIPS

Winners: Linda Noonan & Maree Bauld 77.5 cb

Helen Davies & Janie Boyd. NTP 1/10: Raylene Taylor & Karlene Cuthbertson. Putting: Raylene Taylor & Karlene Cuthbertson 31.

Men's Winner: Lindsay Freeland 32 points.

Croquet Winner: Jenny Bryan.

SATURDAY, APRIL 13

STROKE/MONTHLY TROPHY

Monthly Trophy: John LeFevre 68. Div 1

Winner: John LeFevre 68. R/Up: Chris Burr

71 c/b Eddie Walker,Nic Betts 75, Nick Sutton

75. Div 2 Winner: Gary Lockhart 75 c/b David Glover, Bob Laird 77, Greg Gurr 78. NTP 6/15: Bob Laird. NTP 9/18: Chris Burr. Putting: Chris Burr 29. Longest Putt: Chris Walker.

Women’s Winner: Linda Noonan 38 pts. R/Up: Raylene Taylor 37 pts.

MOORINA GOLF CLUB

MENS OPEN TOURNAMENT

SATURDAY, APRIL 13

18 hole Nett overall winner: R. Apted 61. A grade Nett: S. Worker 68, R. Nichols 71, J.

Carins 72. B Grade Nett: G. Taylor 68, R. Dodson, J. Balfe, F. Wagner 72. C. Grade Nett: F. Stewart 69. 9 hole nett overall: I. Mountney 32.5, R. Apted 33.5. NTP A Grade: P. Knight 3/12. B. Grade: A. Thompson 7/16. C. Grade: F. Stewart 2/11. NORTH-EASTERN LADIES DARTS ASSOCIATION

TUESDAY, APRIL 9 Devils def Rebels 6/3. Highest score A. Youd 106. Imps def Warriors 7/2. Highest scores L. Barrett 114, 108, D. Rattray

• Cooper Hockley, Blake Nettlefold, Archie Terry, Tyler Blakely, Oliver Hall, Quinn Mcleod, Warick Cassidy, all from Scottsdale High School, with Theo Hall from Bridport Primary School.

• Cooper Reeve and Tim Innes from Bridport Surf Life Saving Club.

• Mick and Annie Howard at the Aussies.

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Bridport secures first win of season

BY JUAN SALTER

THE SEAGULLS had a sensational start to the season with their first win on Saturday, April 13, with a hard-fought victory against the Meander Valley Suns.

The Seagulls ran away 17.6 (118) to 7.5 (47) victors in their first home game. Coach Andrew Philpott happy the side capitalised on its strengths and played strongly as a team.

The game started in sunshine with good ground conditions, but a tricky breeze ensued.

The first quarter was a hard fought contest, with both midfields trying to take control. The quarter time break came with the Seagulls holding a four-point lead.

The second quarter belonged to the

home team, which kicked eight goals to two with Jack Lanham kicking five goals for the quarter.

Skills were compelling from both teams in difficult conditions with the wind playing havoc.

The Seagulls went to half time with a forty-point lead. After the main break, both teams scored three in the third quarter, but players on both sides were beginning to tire.

Going into the fourth quarter, the Seagulls added a further four goals to Meander’s one, to run out 61-point winners.

Whilst Lanham and Mo Makitae were outstanding for the Seagulls, it was team effort where everyone contributed to the game at some stage.

Meander Valley Suns looked to have improved from last season by tightening up their defence and fought the game out to the very end.

Philpott was happy with the result but concedes more improvement is needed to maximize opportunities and challenge the top teams.

One of those teams is Old Scotch, who the Seagulls will confront with determination next week and will perform well against them.

The best players for the Seagulls in the round 2 win were Jack Lanham, Mo Makitae, Cal Mulder, Kade Mulder, Tom Barnett and Matthew Taylor.

Goal kickers were Lanham with 9, Taylor with 4, and Arnold and Etchell with 2 apiece.

• Bridport’s Liam McKean gets a handball away in their home game win on Saturday. Photo by Tracey Richards.

Girls fly the flag for young Magpies

SCOTTSDALE'S UNDER 14 girls were the big winners to come out of Sunday's games. They defeated East Coast by 10 goals. Matilda Cassidy was adjudged best afield well supported by Catherine Coxen, Eadie Murphy (3 goals), Rhianna Lette (2 goals), Mackenzie Heazlewood (2 goals), and Ruby Mountney.

The Under 12 boys were beaten but are improving with every game. Ethan Morice with a couple of goals continues to impress and other good players were Ollie Gerke, Archie Fish and Charlie Howlett. A very accurate Under 14 boys were

also defeated but showed patches of good football which augurs well for the future. Noah Hay, Luke Reid and Wesley Styles were among their better players.

The Under 16 boys dropped their first match of the season to a very polished South Launceston outfit, despite the best efforts of Will Probert, Jamieson Nunn and Deagen Young.

There is no junior football on Sunday.

RESULTS

Under 12s

East Coast 9.3 (57) d Scottsdale 3.2 (20)

Goals: Ethan Morice 2, Tom Carins

Best: Ethan Morice, Ollie Gerke, Archie Fish, Charlie Howlett, Jacob Farrell, Tom Carins.

Under 14s (Div 1)

East Coast - 9.10 (64) d Scottsdale 5.1(31)

Goals: Dustin Rockliff, Jobe Beeson, Wesley Styles, Noah Hay, Harrison Murphy.

Best: Noah Hay, Luke Reid, Wesley Styles, Harrison Murphy, James Coxen, Thomas Smith.

Magpies outclassed at home

BY PETER FISH

SCOTTSDALE, WITH more than a third of their team aged under 20, were crushed at home on Saturday by a polished and well-drilled Longford team.

In almost a carbon copy of last week, the Magpies scored just a single goal, as missed marks and costly fumbles in attack were punished. In the final quarter the visitors waltzed around their opponents to boot eight unanswered goals, rubbing more salt in the gaping Magpie wounds.

Despite the loss, coach Joel Hayes believed his undermanned team showed improvement especially in the opening term when they were competitive. But once again players made some poor options going into attack, and they gifted Longford some soft goals through costly turnovers.

Hayes publicly praised the efforts of key defender Julian Rattray who

was clearly the team's best player. He scrapped and spoiled all day and his second efforts in particular were outstanding.

Jacob Singline was good at both ends, and maybe when some more experienced players return selectors might leave Singline on the ball. James Hayward was the team's leading possession winner while Kyle Lanham, ruckman Brad Tuffin and young Deagen Young were others to show out.

The men have a bye next week, and will welcome Joe Krushka, Grayson Lester and former AFL player Jesse Crichton into the team for their next match at Bracknell in two weeks.

The reserves team struggled all day against a very strong Longford outfit. Playing coach Kieren Mullins led from the front all day while young players Riley Probert and Jesse Farrell battled hard throughout.

The Under 18s were the best performed team on the day, and but for

some errant kicking for goal would have finished much closer.

Coach Danny Mather has expanded his player numbers, and the club will certainly benefit long term from fielding a team after last year's absence.

The boys meet Old Scotch at the NTCA ground on Saturday.

RESULTS

Seniors Longford 4.2 10.5 12.8 20.11 (131) d Scottsdale 1.2 1.2 1.3 1.3 (9)

Goal: B.Mullins. Best: J.Rattray, J.Singline, J.Hayward, K.Lanham, B.Tuffin, D.Young Reserves Longford 19.16 (130) d Scottsdale 0.0 (0). Best: K.Mullins, R.Probert, J.Farrell, M.Bennett, D.Hall, L.Barnett.

Under 18s Longford 8.8 (56) d Scottsdale 3.6 (24). Goals: I.Kelly, N.Cresswell, A.Stein. Best: N Saunders, J.Easther, N.Auton, B.Cresswell, R.Galloway, A.Stein.

Under 14 Girls

Scottsdale 9.8 (62) d East Coast 0.2 (2)

Goals: Eadie Murphy 3, Rhianna Lette 2, Mackenzie Heazlewood 2, Porscha Lapham, Tillie Smith. Best: Matilda Cassidy, Catherine Coxen, Eadie Murphy, Rhianna Lette, Mackenzie Heazlewood, Ruby Mountney

Under 16s (Div 1)

South Launceston 13.20 (98) d Scottsdale 2.7 (9)

Goals: Andy Heazlewood, Joe Reid. Best: Will Probert, Jamieson Nunn, Deagen Young, Kade Norman, Beau Styles, Lochlan Bowerman.

Girls’ day out at Scottsdale

SCOTTSDALE RECREATION Ground will host every female footy team in Northern Tasmania this Saturday.

From 9.30am on both grounds all the NTFAW teams will be playing in a Gala Day hosted by the Scottsdale Football Club and organised by the Northern Tasmanian Football Association.

Fortunately, the club's senior and reserves teams have a bye, and coach Joel Hayes has already alerted his players that their presence will be required.

Club president David Mullins said it was a big day for the club, and he was expecting a big crowd.

“We will be using both grounds, and with 14 clubs participating our volunteers will be flat out,” he said.

“It's a big day for all female players in Northern Tasmania, and we are looking forward to playing our part in the development of women's football in the north,” he added.

Gates will open at 8.00pm and there will be full kiosk and bar facilities available.

Perth bypass Swans

BY NICK FYSH

PERTH SHOWED that they will be a team to be reckoned with in the NTFA Division 1 competition, with a hard-fought win over the East Coast Swans on Saturday.

A huge crowd descended to the verdant fields of Pyengana for the annual heritage match which this year saw the Swans donning the red and black colours of the now defunct Ringarooma Football Club.

It was great to see a large contingent of Ringarooma stalwarts attending the match, no doubt exaggerating their feats of yesteryear.

An early goal by Perth was soon followed up by another quick major to give the visiting team the early ascendency.

The Swans’ first major was booted by tall forward Jarrod Mason who benefited from a 50 metre penalty.

Ethan Goldfinch, Isaac Newitt and Jayden

Blunt were among the best contributors for the East Coast boys as both teams probed their opposition’s defence.

A goal on the quarter-time siren allowed the Magpies to take a 10 point lead into the first break.

The second term mirrored the first as the teams found goals difficult to score.

Both teams were able to kick behinds with remarkable efficiency, with the home team booting 2.6 and Perth 2.6, thus maintaining their 10-point lead at the long break.

A fit Michael Murfet was a great player on the forward line for the Swans, but was let down by some errant kicking for goal.

Regular star, Jakob Williams found plenty of ball for the “Pies” and Will Haley was, as always, a menacing player on their forward line.

The third term was a see-sawing affair for the first 10 minutes, with both defences

holding firm.

Hamish Tate, who had been swung to the midfield for the Swans, began to have an influence on the game and his efforts were rewarded with the only goal of the quarter, resulting from another free kick.

Unexpected rain made conditions more difficult for both sides as they were forced to transition quickly from dry-weather football to wet.

The Swans will rue their wasted opportunities in front of goal as they dominated the latter stages of the quarter and went into the last huddle trailing by only one point.

The expectant crowd, waiting for the Swans to continue their good work were stunned as the Magpies took early control in the last quarter, kicking the first three goals of the term, as they looked to secure their opening win of the season.

Although the Swans attacked relentlessly

in the latter stages of the game, the early damage had been done, with a single major for the term by Hamish Tate reducing the final margin to 10 points.

In a game played in good spirit in front of an appreciative crowd, the Sam LeFevre medal for best-on ground was won by Perth’s Andy Potter who was a consistent winner in a game in which players drifted in and out of play.

RESULTS

Seniors

Perth: 8.9 (57) d Swans: 5.17 (47)

Swans goals: S: H.Tate 2, J.Mason, W.Lade, T.Watts.

Swans best: J.Blunt, Newitt, J.Mason, Watts, A.Tate, H.Tate, Evans, Murfet, E.Goldfinch.

Reserves

Perth: 11.9 (75) d Swans: 6.4 (40)

• Jackson Riley and Nelson Cubitt from the Swans race to the ball against Perth's Lochlan Cox.