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Simulator stimulates students BY TONY SCOTT GRADE eight students from Scottsdale High School have been given an insight into what could be some career options through a program hosted by the Tasmanian Seafood Industry Council. An excursion by two groups of students visited the Australian Maritime College and a fish farm on the Tamar River to see the sorts of skills and training that needed and available. Chief Executive the industry council Julian Harrington said the excursion was an abridged version of its Working on Water program to introduce secondary students to the range of careers in and around the marine environment. “The range of careers available in Tasmania is incredibly diverse, and includes positions in the seafood industry, marine
sciences and tourism. “Students will gain an understanding of how the different components of the marine sector operate, and find out where to look online for key information relating to careers in the industry.” The technology involved with naval architecture, and things like the ship simulator where the whole “bridge” room moves as the operator manoeuvres ships into various ports were a big hit with students and there was a chance to get more hands-on experience at the Petuna salmon farm based at Rowella. “The salmon industry already employs a lot of people in a wide variety of jobs and the sector is due to expand into the future.” The program has been jointly funded by the Tassie Scallop Fiesta through a Federal Building Better Regions Fund grant obtained two years but deferred last year
• ‘Captain’ Kurtis Parkes pilots a ship into Sydney Harbour from his simulated bridge. because of Covid. The grant was to help support the engagement of youth in community events and activities as well as providing information on future employment options in the marine industries. Fiesta co-ordinator Leonie Johnston said other aspects of the overall program will roll-out later this week including a workshop in scallop splitting, seafood and pie cooking classes, music sessions and staging production instruction all at Scottsdale High School as well as music and dance sessions at Bridport Primary. “It will culminate with a school-based performance on the Bridport Village Green on Friday from about 4:30 pm. “That show should wind up with the band Halfway to Forth, who will be mentoring at the workshops earlier.”
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Mrs Johnston said Primary students were also due to sing at the bonfire choir on the foreshore on Saturday evening as well. She said options were being considered how to cope with the wet conditions on the Village Green and anticipated for the weekend. “We have been very lucky with weather for previous Fiestas, but it is a winter event so people should rug up get their wet weather gear on and sturdy footwear, maybe pretend it’s Agfest.” “We’re lucky we live in Tasmania, we still have the opportunity to get out and about and support some of our fine food and beverage vendors through what have been some challenging times. “People in some other states wouldn’t be put off getting outside by a bit of wet weather,” Mrs Johnston said.
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SERVE 10 YEARS AGO | July 25, 2011 Scottsdale students in public speaking final The northern regional final of the Legacy Public Speaking competition was held recently in Launceston. Scottsdale High School Grade 9 students Madeline Calder and Mae Farrell joined 16 students from Launceston and Devonport schools for the final. Participants were required to deliver a five-minute prepared speech and a two-minute impromptu speech, for which they were given five minutes to prepare. Madeline’s prepared speech, titled Girl Power, was about the discrimination that occurs against women, especially in developing countries. Mae’s speech was inspired by her family’s stories about Aulben Brooks, her grandmother’s brother, who was a Rat of Tobruk. Mae spoke of the courage and ingenuity at the Siege of Tobruk by the Australian 6th Division. Both girls spoke intelligently about the impromptu speech topic of ‘Ageing - through my eyes.’ Madeline and Mae received glowing comments from chief adjudicator, Frank Madill and were selected among the six students to speak at the State final in September. 20 YEARS AGO | July 25, 2001 Golf course to benefit North-East Greg Ramsay, the 24-year old developer behind the plan to build a $3m links golf course on a 240-acre lease at the Barnbougle property at Bridport, believes the course will have a massive flow-on benefit for the local economy. “Our market research suggests that this unique course will attract 24,000 players annually within five years, and we estimate that 10,000 will stay in Bridport,” Mr Ramsay said. USA course designer, Tom Doak and Australian professional golfer Mike Clayton confirmed that no one has built a golf course like this in Australia. Links golf courses are built along coastlines and are distinguished by a lack of manicured fairways. Mr Ramsay was born in Scottsdale and his parents owned the Umtali property. He said that the aim was to have the course opened for the summer of 2002/2003. 50 YEARS AGO | July 27, 1971 Winnaleah girl belle of the ball Winnaleah lass Christine Steele was chosen belle of the first Scottsdale High School Parents and Friends’ ball in the school gymnasium on Friday night. Christine, partnered by Mr Glenn Moore, wore a gown of buttercup chiffon with exceptionally fine guipure lace on the bodice, full bell sleeves buttoned to wide wrist bands and self-pleating formed an attractive feature from her waist to the high neckline. Judges were Mrs B McShane, Mrs A Boyce, of Scottsdale, and Mrs B E Bennett, of Ringarooma. A lucky door prize was won by Miss E Wynwood and Mr M Saunders. Raffle winners were Mr G Harrington, Mr C Turner and Mrs R Hall. The High School gymnasium was decorated with gum boughs, paper chandeliers and large colourful rosettes. USEFUL NUMBERS All Emergency Services (fire, police, ambulance) 000 North Eastern Soldiers Memorial Hospital 6778 8522 Tasmanian Police – non urgent 131 444 Parks and Wildlife Scottsdale Field Centre 6352 6421
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QUICK RESPONSE Dear Editor Being an avid reader of the North Eastern Advertiser I find there seems to be ever increase criticism toward the Dorset Council and management in letters to the Editor. Perhaps some of these may be justified. But there does not seem to be any praise for some of the good work they do. Recently I have had a few near misses while driving my school bus on Koomeela Road with large vehicles (not local) cutting corners. A phone call to the Councils project and development officer soon alleviated my concerns, with a suggestion of putting up signs with bus times. This task was completed in very quick time and hopefully may reduce the possibility of a future accident. My sincere thanks and appreciation goes to them for a job well done. K R Kettle Lietinna COUNCIL ANSWERS Dear Editor Reading the unconfirmed minutes of the Dorset Council July 19 meeting I was struck by the answers provided by General Manager Tim Watson to two separate questions raised. The first was to a question as to the basis of the valuation for the sale of council land at Derby.
Mr Watson replied that he was not a valuer and therefore did not know the basis of valuation. He did confirm that a written valuation was received. Valuers disclose in their written valuations the method adopted in reaching their valuation. Rather than offer trite answers, an offer to review the valuation received and provide an answer would have been more constructive. The second example was a question as to whether certain items addressed by Council in the Annual Plan Final Report for 2020/2021 would be made available to the public. These items being the progress reports for the Aminya redevelopment, sideling upgrade and the Blue Derby Foundation. The answer from Mr Watson was that there was no intention to make those public. He advised they were not necessarily written reports, but briefings to the Councillors (as Council in workshop) to keep them up to date on the progress of items. Again, this was an unhelpful answer. The Council and its employees are not part of some secret squirrel club, but represent and administer the municipality for and on behalf of residents of the Dorset. Why should not such information be provided to the public? Ross Watson Scottsdale
AMY Young and Andrew Lodge, of Scottsdale, have welcomed a baby girl Freyja Shirley Jean Lodge Young. Freyja was born in the early hours of July 19, 2021 at the Launceston General Hospital, weighing 3010g and 48cm long.
NORTH-EAST WEATHER REPORT WEDNESDAY 28 JULY Cloudy. Very high (95%) chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Snow falling above 800 metres. The chance of a thunderstorm from the late morning. Winds north to northwesterly 30 to 45 km/h tending west to northwesterly 35 to 50 km/h during the day. Overnight temperatures falling to between 5 and 9 with daytime temperatures reaching between 9 and 15.
THURSDAY 29 JULY Partly cloudy. Slight (30%) chance of a shower, most likely in the morning with possible hail. Snow possible above 700 metres. Winds westerly 25 to 35 km/h decreasing to 15 to 20 km/h during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between zero and 6 with daytime temperatures reaching between 9 and 14.
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HoT press For the organisers of last Saturday night’s cocktail party at Scottsdale’s Mechanics Hall. The event was to raise funds for the Rotary-Dorset Christmas celebration and the femaleonly audience is keen for a repeat.
To the thoughtless killjoy who has a few times now interfered with the book exchange cupboard at Ringarooma leaving the door open in wet weather and then on another two separate occasions throwing books onto the ground nearby to get soaked. All the books have had to be removed until a method is arrived at for their safer keeping.
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FRIDAY 30 JULY Partly cloudy. High (70%) chance of showers, most likely in the evening. Snow falling above 1200 metres. Winds west to northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h turning northerly 25 to 35 km/h during the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 1 and 6 with daytime temperatures reaching between 9 and 15.
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Drive to survive the conditions BY SENIOR CONSTABLE LUKE HOOPER WITH the recent wet weather and icy temperatures we are urging everyone to drive sensibly and cautiously when the conditions dictate it is needed. It’s better to get to your destination a little late rather than not making it at all. Please take care on the roads. Slowing down on wet roads is crucial. There is less grip on wet roads, so increase your braking distance and be aware of the impact on your ability to properly steer around obstacles. Keep more distance from the car in front of you because of that increased braking distance.
Staying back also keeps you away from the tyre spray of the vehicle in front, giving you better visibility. Jerky or sudden change in steering direction can lead to loss of control, especially on rain-slicked roads. If the rain becomes too heavy and you are uncomfortable with your visibility, stop where it safe to do so. Initial rain fall makes the road very slippery as the mud and oil on dry roads combines with the water to form a slippery layer. Allow some time for your brakes to dry after driving through standing water. If you witness dangerous driving behaviour please let us know, if you have dashcam footage of that behaviour even better! Call us on 131 444 or 000 in an emergency.
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Vaxed to the max
BY TONY SCOTT
THE STATE Covid clinic in Scottsdale was again booked out for people to get their Pfizer vaccinations on Sunday and Monday. About 350 people received their second jab over the two sessions. The Pfizer clinic, mainly aimed at 40 to 59-year olds, followed an earlier first session with the AstraZeneca vaccine strain, intended for those over 60, which was not as well attended. There’s no indication yet if Pfizer will again be made available in the North-East. The private GP clinic Ochre Health continues to have AstraZeneca available for its patients and the local Guardian pharmacy wants to be permitted to administer any of the Covid vaccines as they are available. However, so far only three pharmacies have been approved for providing Covid jabs from early August. The State Health Department said it’s responding to vaccination rates in different parts of the State. “We will continue to monitor need in the area and if required we’ll be back to assist the local GP,” a Department spokesman said. Two local women had very different but compelling reasons for completing the course of vaccination. Scottsdale’s Liane Darby was in New South Wales only a few weeks ago visiting immediate family, but got home before the latest wave of the Delta strain of Covid took off.
• Sweet celebration for Liane Darby, of Scottsdale and Karmen Davis, of Legerwood, for being fully vaccinated for Covid after getting their second Pfizer shots. “I’ve got a daughter and other relatives that are in the lockdown. “One is in one of the most severely affected local government areas. “They can’t work they just can’t anything it's horrible,” Mrs Darby said. Legerwood resident Karmen Davis grew up in Estonia and likes to go visit her family there every year of two.
But she hasn’t seen her mother for more than three years. And her mother hasn’t seen her two-year old grandchild. “It really would be good to be able to go back when we can. “I also have a sister who’s a doctor in intensive care. “She’s treating Covid patients all the time and has told me I must have the vaccination.
“I do some work in aged care so it’s important that I’m fully protected for the people I’m working with,” she said. Mrs Darby encouraged everyone to vaccinate. “The sooner we get as many people as possible immunised we can start thinking about getting back to some kind of normal.”
CROPS COP DELAY FROM WET VEGETABLE and crop growers in the NorthEast have been brought to a frustrating standstill by the long winter wet weather. Waterlogged ground is preventing the final harvest of potatoes and has delayed preparation and the sowing of crops like poppies, onions and carrots. Legerwood-based contractor Mark McDougall said there was only a “hatful” of potatoes left to harvest. “We’re still digging about 400 tonnes
for one farmer and it’s not much out of our total harvest, but it’s important to him. It’s probably a quarter of his harvest. “But we just can’t get on the paddock. “It’s the wettest July I’ve seen. “We should be able to get them all in, but we’re likely to be sowing and digging at the same time come September,” Mr McDougall said. Fresh vegetable processor Cameron Moore said digging of carrots had stopped
but there wasn’t too much of an impact yet. “If it stays wet for another month we really might start to feel it. “But it’s just pushing things back to be a bit later than we’d like.” Sowing of onion crops, due through August and early September, would also be delayed but might catch up with a warm spring. “These are just the challenges when you’re trying to work with nature,” Mr Moore said.
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Dorset Mayor Greg Howard, who is also a vegetable grower, is similarly philosophic saying crops like poppies would also be slow to get started. “Some parts of the State aren’t experiencing what we have. We certainly been about the wettest. “I think they’re planting in the Deloraine area and I was talking to some one from the Southern Midlands, who was crying out for some rain before spring.”
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Rubbish spoils SCOTTSDALE MAGISTRATES COURT lake serenity OF PETTY SESSION, JULY 27, 2021
• A recently dumped rubbish pile near Pioneer Lake. A NEARBY resident is hoping the start of the trout fishing season and the likelihood of more people visiting Pioneer Lake might dissuade those using the area as a rubbish tip. Long-time Pioneer resident Jenny Williams said she has been disgusted at the amount of rubbish strewn through the bush. “The trouble is the possums tear open bags and then things just blow everywhere,” “I like to go over to the lake to walk the dog and things like that and this just spoils it for everyone.” Ms Williams said it was an on-going issue, as until her father died last year, her parents sometimes used to pick up 30 trailer loads of rubbish a year then dispose of it properly. “Some of the people dumping the rubbish are probably coming right past the tips at Gladstone or Branxholm, so why they can’t do the right thing is beyond me.” She said campers at the lake were welcome and most did the responsible thing and took their rubbish with them “But sometimes campers leave behind rubbish and there's always a lot of paper left behind where people are "toileting". “One of the most annoying aspects of visitors to the area are the amount of empty drink cans and bottles they discard.” Ms Williams is imploring people that use the area and enjoy the lake to do so with respect.
A 24-YEAR old Scottsdale man pleaded guilty to common assault and destroying property. The man whose name can’t be released for legal reasons admitted “losing his cool” in the early hours of a morning in April when he had a problem with his wi-fi signal at home. Police prosecutor Constable Jarrod Lightfoot said the man went to the loungeroom where the wi-fi box was behind a fire screen which he picked up and threw at a wall causing several dents. The man told the court he thrown the screen in frustration after his partner had turned the wi-fi box off. He also pleaded guilty to a count of common assault when he kicked his partner in the ankle about two weeks earlier. Magistrate Sharon Cure warned him this was a family violence count. But he agreed with her his partner had forgiven him and they had moved on. He was fined $700, with court costs of $78.60 Ringarooma man Beau Edward Johns, 21, pleaded guilty to driving as an unaccompanied learner driver while having a blood alcohol reading of 0.021. Constable Lightfoot said he was
intercepted by police on June 26 while conducting random breath tests on George Street, Scottsdale. He had told them he was a learner driver with two passengers in the vehicle. He had driven from Ringarooma to visit his nan in Scottsdale and had consumed three rums between 5pm and 7pm. The passengers of the vehicle had also been drinking. Johns told the court that his actions were silly. He was disqualified from driving for six months and fined $489.30. A 60-year old Weldborough man Harry James Musicka admitted a charge of unlawful use of Crown Land. The court heard that in July 2020 St Helens Parks and Wildlife office received a phone call from a member of the public regarding a four-wheel drive utility and a tractor being used to collect firewood from future potential production forest at Welborough. In August 2020 a surveillance camera was installed by a ranger from Department of Primary Industries, Parks, and Environment. It was retrieved in September by the ranger and the photos captured a Hilux ute
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• Gladstone Hotel gets new owners. THERE’S a further shake-up of hospitality venues in the North-East with the Gladstone Hotel to welcome new operators this week. Former manager Angela Forsyth said after 18 years she would enjoy putting her feet up for a while. Her partner and former licensee Scott Williams will continue his trade work plastering from their home base at Bridport. The new managers, Cathy and Bob Willis, are moving in immediately to take over the business on Thursday this week, with plans to refocus the pub as a community hub. “We’d like to see darts and eight-ball competition return,” Mrs Willis said.
“We’ll be reintroducing counter meals on a regular basis and we want to redesign and upgrade the bar.” The Willises are fairly recent arrivals to the area from Elizabeth Town after Mr Willis was appointed manager of the Icena property for Ashgrove farm. They also manage the accommodation units at Icena and Mr Willis has previously run a tavern in Devonport. The sale of the Gladstone Hotel follows a change of licensee at Bridport Hotel earlier this month. A sale of the Bridport Bunker Club has also been finalised, though change over is a few weeks away.
and Massey Ferguson tractor and trailer removing firewood from. The ranger drove through Weldborough and identified the ute and tractor. The ranger observed the ute entering crown land and later leaving with firewood on numerous occasions. Constable Lightfoot said the defendant had been cautioned over similar activity in 2018. Musicka told the court he was getting firewood for an elderly disabled neighbour. He was fined $387.45. Luke Moss, aged 35, of Herrick pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified. Constable Lightfoot said he was observed by police driving a blue Holden sedan in Ravenswood in July 2020. When they intercepted the car police found that he had been disqualified from driving from January 2, 2020 to October 1, 2020. He was arrested and taken to Launceston Police Station where he was charged and released on bail. Moss was disqualified from driving for one month and fined $589.30 A number of other cases were adjourned to a court sitting on September 7.
Visibility information THE COMMUNITY library at Gladstone is to host an information session on visibility impairment. The event is part of the Live Laugh Learn info series organised as part of the Gladstone Library Outreach Service, which is a Future Links initiative. The library co-ordinator Liz Smith said a representative of Visibility and Guide Dogs Tasmania, Jodi Prentice, will be speak at the event. “Jodi has a wealth of experience in her field as an instructor and is knowledgeable about vision aides and what Visibility and Guide Dogs can do to help anyone suffering from vision loss. “She will be bringing aides and equipment with her for display too.” Ms Smith, who is visually impaired herself, will have her guide dog with her and be able to talk and answer questions about dos and don’ts for the community interacting with people using guide dogs. The information session will be held at the Gladstone Hall for 11 am on Thursday August 12. It’s expected to run for up to two hours. People interested in attending should ring Liz Smith on 0418 699834
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Colourful entry on the way THE NEW front entrance to the Northbourne Park Retirement Village is take shape off George Street in Scottsdale. An avenue of magnolia trees and a central feature of crab apples have been planted along Peggy Parade to provide a growing entrance to the expanded village. The project was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Scottsdale and managed by the club’s community service director, Glenn Moore, who said buyers of the 32 mature trees would place plaques near their trees, some to commemorate family members. The entry also features a five and a half tonne slab of granite, which will be lit up and have Northbourne’s name attached. The rock was discovered near the rail trail by volunteer maintenance worker Mal Lohrey, who suggested its use, and its removal to its new address was approved by Sunstainable Timber Tasmania’s
forest co-ordinator Jean-Paul Morice. The chairman of the Northbourne Park Association Board, Robin Thomson, thanked the Rotary Club for its support and gave a special thank you to people who bought a tree. “This has been a huge venture between Northbourne and The Rotary Club of Scottsdale, and Rotary have always given a lot of time to the whole of the Dorset community,” he said.
• An artist’s impression of the entryway in bloom.
• Between a rock and the hard work Jean-Paul Morice, of Sustainable Timber Tasmania, and Rotarians Glenn Moore and Shane Roach at the entry to Northbourne Park.
TAGGED TROUT IN MINE HOLE PEOPLE angling to catch a trout from Derby’s Briseis mine hole, or Derby Lake, as it’s being referred to in sophisticated circles, in the new season could find themselves $2000 better off. The water is one of 15 around Tasmania to be part of a promotion for inland fisheries. A total of 50 tagged brown trout have been released into the waters, each worth $2000 to the fisher that catches them and returns the tag to the Inland Fisheries Service. Two of the tagged fish have been liberated in the mine hole. Last year, five tagged trout worth $10,000 each were released, with only one caught by 12-year-old Fiona Batterham, from the Westbury Angling Club, who landed the fish last October at Lake Rowallan. The remaining four fish from last year are no longer eligible for prizes. Tasmania’s world class inland fishery
attracts more than 24,000 licensed anglers and generates about $90 million, much of it in regional communities. State Minister for Primary Industries and Water Guy Barnett said it had been decided to double the potential prize pool to $100,000 and increase the number of waters to encourage people to try fishing, making it easier for anglers to try their luck and also encourage anglers to visit different waters. Another two of the 50 tagged fish could be caught at Curries River Dam near George Town. The other waters and number of fish are: Arthurs Lake (5), yingina/Great Lake (5), Lake Mackintosh (5), Lake Pedder (5), Lake Burbury (5), Lake Rosebery (5), River Derwent (3), Bronte Lagoon (2), Craigbourne Dam (2), Huntsman Lake (2), Lake Leake (3), Lake Parangana (2) and Lake Rowallan (2). There’s more information on the tagged
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Funds for new Derby trail
• Fish brothers Django and Archie give the thumbs up to news of a new family friendly trail at Derby
FEDERAL funding for a new relatively easy mountain bike trail at Derby has been confirmed. Dorset Council had already included the $250,000 Blue Derby Green Flow Trail in its estimates for this financial year. Planning for the new trail is still in early stages, but it’s likely to be close to the township and not too adventurous to meet the market for newcomers to the sport and family group riders. The Federal Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, Dan Tehan, confirmed the funding as part of $5.14 million to fund new tourist attractions in Tasmania, including mountain bike trails, rock climbing and farm experiences, to attract more visitors to the island and support local jobs and business opportunities. Eight tourism projects account
for $2.34 million and another $2.8 million is to encourage agricultural businesses to develop unique tourism experiences, such as interactive farm tours, on-farm accommodations and meals, paddock to plate experiences and cooking schools. “Our investment will support the Tasmanian community to further improve their tourist offering by developing new and unique attractions that draw even more visitors to the state.” Tourism Tasmania CEO John Fitzgerald said commended the Australian Government for backing regional operators in Tasmania. “There’s a real focus on product innovation and new visitor experiences designed to increase yield and length of stay, which we know is so important for industry recovery,
particularly in regional areas. “These projects will align with the work Tourism Tasmania is doing with its current Off Season winter marketing campaign and our ongoing Come Down for Air program focussed on generating interest and visitor demand for Tasmania.” Along with the Blue Derby Green Flow Trail there is money for other mountain bike initiatives in Hobart, the Bay of Fires and the Mersey Trail in the North West. The funding is provided through the Recovery for Regional Tourism (RRT) Program. The existing Blue Derby Trails are closed due to the persistent wet weather. Trail managers hope they get time to recover after being closed on Monday for up to three weeks.
New Swimming Pool for Scottsdale THE NORTHEAST Park area of Scottsdale was developed in the early 1930s and provided locals with an excellent and well-liked swimming hole. But by the 1950s times and tastes had moved on, and Scottsdale Council was concerned about the costs of maintaining the Park area. In 1953 Councillor Bert Farquhar raised the idea of a new, Olympic-sized swimming pool for Scottsdale and the rest of Council agreed, listing it as the next recreational project for the town. Public support was immediate, with more than 60 people attending a meeting in early 1954, and the site agreed was a corner of the Recreation Ground. An executive committee was formed, with members including Merv McLennan, Spencer Ranson, Geoff Salier, Geoff Heyes, Norman Northeast and Bert Farquhar. Numerous offers of support were received, including Merv McLennan to be responsible for the excavations and bulldozing, and Spencer Ranson to supply all of the sand for concreting.
An additional £100 cash was immediately promised. The initial plans were for a pool with a 15foot deep end, though this was later amended to 10 ft. As often happens with large projects, there were delays and difficulties, though the list of donors to the project reads like a Who’s Who of Scottsdale society. It was a time when local projects required local money, and many Scottsdale and surrounding area families stepped up and opened their wallets. Every donation was recorded and reported in the local papers, building the sense of local pride and ownership. It is clear today that the local committee had a lot to learn, and it took time to get the plans drawn up for construction, including concrete reinforcing, filtration, chlorination, surfacing and finishing and many other details. Eventually the cost came in at around £3000, with the local community having raised almost £1000 of that amount, and offering much more in the way of volunteer
labour and materials. The committee needed to apply for a loan of £1500, but loans were hard to come by at that time. The committee hoped to build the pool first, including perimeter fencing, then to add dressing rooms, showers, seats and other conveniences at a later date. Tantalizingly, the Launceston Examiner reported in February 1954 that the executive committee had decided to ‘make a photographic and written record of the progress of the work and also a series of moving pictures’. The History Society is now on the hunt for these old records. Construction began in 1955, resulting in the pool that is now in the process of being replaced. 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. The Society is recording and archiving Dorset’s local historical information and can be contacted via their Facebook page. • Merv McLennan, an early supporter of a Scottsdale swimming pool.
Rural safety certification staying free A CERTIFICATION system adopted by Scottsdale High School among several education institutions is to remain free for students and teachers. The Primary Employers Tasmania’s AgCard was launched 12 months ago to ensure the online health, safety and workplace best practice platform remains a valuable learning tool for the next generation of agricultural workers. It was initially offered free of charge for the first year and was then intended to be a paid service. Only Primary Employers Tasmania members would be able to access the portal without paying from 2022. However, almost 40 per cent of all registered users to date are students or teachers from primary, secondary and
tertiary institutions located around the State, and several schools and universities on the mainland. Primary Employers Tasmania President Felicity Richards said the organisation’s committee had reviewed the 1,510 firstyear enrolments and the overwhelmingly positive feedback from schools before deciding that AgCard should remain free for students. “Many schools, such as Campbell Town District, Exeter High, Huon Valley Trade Centre, Scottsdale High and Yolla District, have incorporated AgCard into their curriculums and reported very high levels of interaction and learning around its practical health, safety and human resources modules,” Ms Richards said. “Primary Employers Tasmania is
passionate about ensuring our school leavers are equipped with the best possible safety knowledge and skills to enter the workforce in a bid to reduce the number of on-farm injuries and fatalities. “We know AgCard delivers these skills and we are delighted to continue to offer schools, universities, TAFEs and other education institutions free-of-charge access to this flexible training facility to promote positive on-farm safety conversations. “Agricultural workers who complete the pre-induction AgCard certificates relevant to their job requirements will be more aware of opportunities to create a safer and healthier workplace than those who learn on the job.” AgCard, funded by WorkCover
Tasmania and supported by Safe Farming Tasmania, Wine Tasmania, Fruit Growers’ Tasmania and DairyTas, helps people identify and manage workplace health and safety risks, as well as gain an understanding of rural-relevant human resources matters. Topics include animal handling, chainsaw safety, chemical safety, manual handling, quad bikes and water safety. Those who complete the course receive a certificate, which can be added to their CV and presented to potential employers. Discussions are currently being finalised with other industry sectors to offer additional certificates through the AgCard platform. AgCard can be accessed from www.primaryemployers.com.au/agcard.
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MARINE MUSERS ENTERTAIN 100 THE CHAIR of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority confided to an audience of 100 he had once plied the oceans as a fishing boat skipper without proper documentation. Bridport and Scottsdale-schooled Stuart Richey was addressing the Mariners Muse at Bridport Golf Club as part of the Tassie Scallop Fiesta fringe. “I didn’t really enjoy school and school probably didn’t enjoy me either,” he said. So he left at 16 to join the family fishing business, then based at Bridport and later in Devonport. He quickly showed proficiency and said his parents must have taken quite a risk putting him in charge of a boat at age 20, when the minimum age for a skipper’s ticket was 21. The irony of now being in charge of the national regulatory and safety organisation
was not wasted on him. “But things were different back then,” he said. Mr Richey gave one of four presentation for the evening, joined by an Antarctic and coastal researcher, marathon jetskiers and volunteer lighthouse caretakers Craig and Debbie Searle. The Searles explained the dramatic differences between their times on Deal Island in Bass Strait and stormy Maatsuyker Island off the South Coast, where they recorded winds of more than 120 knots. The Tassie Scallop Fiesta continues this week with a schools event, Eve on the Green on Friday evening, a market on Saturday and a free bonfire choir on the Bridport • Victoria Moore, of Bridport, Gail Richey, of Port Sorell, Allan Barnett, of Bridport, foreshore on Saturday evening from 5:30 pm and presenter Stuart Richey, of Port Sorell, take in the Mariners’ Muse. before the Fiesta proper kicks off on Sunday from 10:30 am.
• Bridport quartet Stephen and Julie Gibson and Kerry and Janie Boyd.
5 IDENTICAL PROGRAMS LOCATED IN HOBART, LAUNCESTON, SCOTTSDALE & ULVERSTONE Cost: $10 per person; $25 per family (Dinner or lunch included) Scottsdale Library Seminar Room (51 King Street, Scottsdale) Saturday July 31, 10am-2:30pm, Luncheon included Launceston Grand Chancellor Hotel Ballroom (29 Cameron Street, Launceston) Saturday July 31, 4:30pm-9pm, Dinner included Ulverstone Civic Centre, Gawler Room (Patrick Street Ulverstone) Sunday August 1, 4:30pm-9pm, Dinner included Blundstone Arena, Ricky Ponting Room (15 Derwent Street, Bellerive) Saturday, August 7, 4:30pm – 9pm, Dinner included Hobart Function & Conference Centre (1 Elizabeth Street Pier, Hobart) Sunday, August 8, 4:30pm – 9pm, Dinner included
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AT THE FARM GATE
Beefing up dairy calves
• Jo and Martin Nailer, of Ringarooma, Nathan Saunders, of Scottsdale and Stan Cox, of Ringarooma, were getting the good oil on dairy beef.
NORTH EASTERN EVENTS CALENDAR 2021 Every Monday
– Scottsdale Men’s Shed
August 1 Tassie Scallop Fiesta – Bridport
– Bridport – DCH • Tai Chi – NCC • CWA craft morning – Bridport Hall
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August 12 Visibility and Guide Dogs Tasmania info session – Gladstone Hall
• Purple Frog Art and Craft • Heart Walking Group
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– Ringarooma Community Hub • Jetsonville Playgroup – Jetsonville • Scottsdale Strutters Walking Group – DCH Every Wednesday
• Community Singing – NCC • Polliwog Playgroup – DCH
Every Thursday • Tai Chi – NCC • Awesome Dorset Walkers Scottsdale – DCH • Out and About – DCH • EveryBODY Yoga – DCH • Coffee drop in centre – The Haven Every Friday
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• Polliwog Playgroup – DCH
NORTH-EAST dairy farmers are being encouraged to consider managing their surplus dairy breed calves for beef production. A forum at Scottsdale hosted by processor Greenhams heard farmers generally had to be aware of what was socially acceptable in the way they operate. An animal welfare project officer with Dairy Australian Dr Sarah Bolton addressed the gathering via live link from Covid-lockdown in northern Victoria. “Recent surveys show 87 per cent of the general population are disconnected with the farming sector. “But they still have concerns about animal welfare, so, in terms of their market, farmers need to be aware of public trust.” Dr Bolton said there were a variety of factors to be weighed up in how dairy beef is produced. “It’s got to be sustainable both socially and economically.” Greenham’s Livestock Supply Chain Manager, Jessica Loughland, said emerging markets for dairy beef was behind a strategy of offering three levels for producers to access the market. She said there were options for selling calves soon after birth, as stores at up to 300 kilogram or
as fully grown out animals. The State Minister for Primary Industries, Guy Barnett, attended a similar forum at Deloraine to announce an investment of $3 million in a new Agricultural Development Fund (ADF) to boost Tasmanian agriculture. “The new fund will be available to all Tasmanian agricultural sectors that contribute to our ambitious AgriVision 2050 target to grow the annual farm-gate value of agriculture to $10 billion by 2050. “As a guide, proponents may seek up to $1 million from the ADF for suitable projects that can be undertaken within a three-year timeframe.” Mr Barnett said preference would be given to projects that helped producers reduce emissions and prepare for the impacts of climate change; that assist agribusiness to identify and manage biosecurity risks and that help industry address digital skills gaps and improve productivity. The grant round will open on Friday July 30, 2021 for six weeks, closing on Friday September 10, 2021. Application instructions and further information will be available online at www.dpipwe.tas.gov.au/ ADF once the grant funding round opens.
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August 24 Afterschool Hangouts/ Youth Advisory Crew – DCH August 24 Scottsdale Presbyterian Women’s Association 100th birthday – Scottsdale September 7 Afterschool Hangouts/ Youth Advisory Crew – DCH October 9 Plantfest – St Paul’s Springfield.
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• Geoff Shipton soon to get to grips with replacing his riverbank fence. PIPERS Brook landowner Geoff Shipton is about to get underway with a fencing project with some help from a national Landcare project. Mr Shipton is about to replace a fence along his Pipers River boundary to exclude stock from the river. There was a five-plain wire fence on the riverbank when he bought the hobby block five years ago. “It generally kept cattle out, but wouldn’t have a hope with the sheep we’re planning to run,” he said. The Landcare Action grants scheme is administered through the TFGA and Landcare. The funding of $1.8 million was announced in the State budget in 2018 for a four-year program. There’s to be a final round open later this year. Along with riparian work, round three, which closed late last year, could help fund shelter belt
plantings and alternate stock watering systems. Generally the grants from $1000 to $10,000 are paid on a dollar-for-dollar value basis. Mr Shipton will have the fencing materials funded by his grant and will have to build the fence from his own resources. He proposes to leave an average of five metres to the river bank. He’s planning to introduce a new meat sheep breed Australian White to his 20-acres. “They’ve only been developed over the past 10 or so years from texel, white dorper, van rooy and poll dorset. “They’re a shedding breed so there’s no mulsing, no crutching. They have small lambs, but grow well and are regarded as the wagyu of sheep. “They have a marbled meat with a fat that has a low melting point, so it just melts in your mouth,” Mr Shipton said enthusiastically.
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JUNIOR TEAMS CEMENT FINALS SPOTS Scottsdale's Under 12 boys and 14 year old girls can prepare for their shot at glory after convincing wins in the penultimate round of NJFA football on Sunday. Both teams will feature in the finals series. The boys enjoyed a 50-point victory over Prospect. Taylor Heazlewood booted three goals in a great performance and he was well supported by Kade Norman, Andy Heazlewood, Brody Brown, Declan Knight and Jackson Murphy. The 14 year old girls defeated North Launceston by 25 points. Alexis Oliver, Breanna Doohan, Ruby Hall, Sophie Morice, Lily Forsyth and Madeline Fletcher were listed as best players while Lorissa Dobson kicked two goals. In an entertaining match the Under 16 boys were eventually beaten by Longford after a very close contest. Tyrell Johnston booted four goals, including a couple which reflected his soccer skills. The Cook-Whiting brothers, Liam Saunders, Johnston, Hamish Bennett and Jake Brown were their best. The 17 year old girls were very competitive early and did everything but score. After half time they were overrun by their opponents, but were far from disgraced. Best players were Tayla Gofton, Phillipa
Chilcott, Emily Arnold, Jordan Harris, Ella Saunders and Zoe Stingel. The Under 14 boys had a tough day at the office against the might of South Launceston. Despite being overwhelmed the team was well led by Jobi Ellis, Rowan Monson, Nicholas Cresswell, Haydan Auton, Jamieson Nunn and Isaac Watts. SCORES Under 12s Scottsdale 7.9-51 d Prospect 0.1-1 Goals: Taylor Heazlewood 3, Samual Popowski, Chase McMahon, Mathew Rattray, Kade Norman Best: Taylor Heazlewood, Kade Norman, Andy Heazlewood, Brody Brown, Declan Knight, Jackson Murphy 14 Girls Scottsdale 5.2-32 d North Launceston 1.1-7 Goals: Lorissa Dobson 2, Sophie Morice, Nadine Whiting, Ava Beeson Best: Alexis Oliver, Breanna Doohan, Ruby Hall, Sophie Morice, Lily Forsyth, Madeline Fletcher Under 14s South Launceston 27.9-171 d Scottsdale 1.2-8 Goals: Callum Fulton
• Jordan Harris heads goalwards for the 17 year old girls last week. Photo by Sasha Lette. Best: Jobi Ellis, Rowan Monson, Nicholas Cresswell, Haydan Auton, Jamieson Nunn, Isaac Watts
Best: Hamish Cook-Whiting, Liam Saunders, Tyrell Johnston, Hamish Bennett, Ryan Cook-Whiting, Jake Brown.
17 Girls Prospect 7.9 (51) d Scottsdale 0.0 (0) Best: Tayla Gofton, Phillipa Chilcott, Emily Arnold, Jordan Harris, Ella Saunders, Zoe Stingel.
Next week Sunday August 1 These are the final roster games for the home and away season, and all are away from home. Under 9s @ Longford @ 11:51am Under 10s @ Longford @ 12:00 noon 11 Girls @ Longford @ 12:00 noon Under 12s @ St Helen’s @ 9:37am Under 14s @ Deloraine @ 10:44am Under 16s @ Deloraine @ 1:18pm 17 Girls @ @ St Helen’s @ 12:09pm 14 Girls have a bye.
Under 16s Longford 10.7(67) d Scottsdale 7.6 (48) Goals: Tyrell Johnston 4, Lekkas Mountney, Jonah Easther, Ryan Galloway.
Wanderers’ winning ways • Dian Rattray, Lyn Mullins, captain Wendy Goninon, Josie Nichols, Tracey Taylor.
THE WINNALEAH Wanderers have overcome some setbacks to win the NorthEast Ladies Darts Association grand final. Played at Branxholm, the Wanderers, captained by Wendy Goninon, defeated the Imps on their home patch despite fielding a team of only five. The competition was played over a 15week roster and four weeks of finals with four teams.
The Wanderers started the season one player down from the usual eightmember team, but were missing two others Pauline Harris and Sally Warren in the final. Conceding one game due to the limited substitution rules The Wanderers still managed a comfortable 7-3 win for the grand final spoils. Wanderers players also did well in the
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DARTS North-East Ladies Darts Association Grandfinal July 20, 2021 Warriors d Imps 7/3 Highest score: L Barrett 115 Game shot: W Goninon 83 GOLF Bridport Golf Club Wednesday July 21, 2021 14-hole foursome Winners: K Cuthbertson and
P Creese 47.5; J Atkinson and C Rowbottom 52.5 N/Pin 1/10: C Rowbottom and J Atkinson. Putting: J Atkinson and C Rowbottom 25. Play-off for Foursome Championship won by C Rowbottom and J Atkinson. Bridport Bay Inn Saturday July 24, 2021 Men’s Stableford Equal Winners: G Gurr, D Dodson,
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Ringarooma Golf Club D Rowbottom Trophy Stableford Winner: I Mountney 39; runner-up: D Rowbottom 37; third R Berne 35; fourth M Cook 34 Good sports: I Mountney 19 NTP 7/16 R Berne; NTP 9/18 S Burr Next week K Binns Trophy Stableford Scottsdale Golf Club Saturday July 24, 2021 2nd Round President’s Trophy Stroke Presidents Trophy: S Krushka 142;
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Depleted Seagulls fade out BY ROSS JACOBSON BRIDPORT travelled to Invermay Park to take on Old Launcestonians with a severely depleted team and the result was a loss by 73 points. Bridport managed to keep up with the opposition in the first quarter despite having to play injured players in Jarrah Burns and Nat Barnett and found themselves down by 16 points at the first change. Despite keeping up in general play it was a real battle in the wet conditions and Bridport found it hard to find the scoreboard with O/Ls kicking two for the quarter it stretched the lead to 31 points at the half time break. The third quarter was much the same as the previous with O/Ls converting three goals to increase the lead to 49 points. Young player Josh Ackroyd, who also played in the reserves was having a great game and showed he has a big future in football and was named Bridport’s best. Jonty Saville was good in the conditions and will figure in the top end of the Best and Fairest this year. Again Bridport had four players double up and it eventually took its toll on the team as O/Ls piled on six goals in the last quarter to stretch the lead to 73 points at the final siren.
The classy Mo Makitae was trying to lift his teammates all day getting plenty of the ball in the mid-field, Jack Deacon battled hard all game and Zac McDougall used his experience and skills to win plenty of the football and be among the best for Bridport. It has fallen away for Bridport in the last month with injuries to key players taking a toll against trying to match up with the top sides. Although no one has not put in 100% effort it seems those missing players are needed to match the opposition. The reserves are also suffering from players having to fill in in the seniors and there also seems to be a number unavailable for selection. There will at times be situations where work and family commitments can take precedence, but it makes it difficult for the regular players who play week in and week out to maintain their enthusiasm. It was a real battle to keep up all game with the slicker O/Ls outfit and they succumbed in the end by 89 points. The crippled and arthritic kneed Adam Howlett, who had to retire earlier in the season from his injuries and state of his body, bravely took to the field to help out his mates, as well as Adam Davis who was among the best for the Port. Scott Fenton also made himself
available from the seniors to make up numbers. It really shouldn’t be up to these players to have to help out as there are ample registered players, it just seems that there is a group who just want to play when they don’t have anything else on and lack the commitment to help the side and their teammates. This week is Bridport’s final home game for the year against Meander Valley. Although Bridport won’t be playing finals it will be a matter of playing for pride and to remain above them on the ladder. It is also the last Auskick session for the year, starting at 11 am this week and there will be a small presentation function to follow, so all registered players are urged to get along this week. RESULTS: Seniors: Old Launcestonians 15.13 (103) d Bridport 4. 6 (30) Goals: Nat Barnett 1, Cody Kerrison 1, Jonty Saville 1, Matthew Taylor 1. Best: Josh Ackroyd, Jonty Saville, Mo Makitae, Jack Deacon, Zac McDougall. Reserves: Old Launcestonians 15.15 (105) d Bridport 2.4 (16) Goals: Leigh Barker 2 Best: Jacob Millwood, Beau Jones, Wade Howlett, Dana Bardenhagen, Adam Davis, Josh Robson.
Hockey in horror conditions BY LAURA HILL WEATHER conditions were less than ideal for hockey heading into the first game, with continual showers on an already waterlogged ground. The Frogs came out strongly, proving that Frogs like the water and scoring the first goal against the Devils. The lead didn’t last long as Amber Jones scored the first goal for the Devils as they came back firing, scoring the next goal. Frogs managed to recover scoring twice more to end the first half 2-3. Devils regained the lead in the second half with strong passes between players moving the ball well down the wet and slippery field. Greg Coker-Williams led the attack for the Frogs getting the ball into the forward circle, but the Devils defenders worked efficiently to get the ball back down to the midfield. Devils took the win 6-5. Conditions worsened for the second match between the Sloths and the Rovers, with the ground already bogged up after the first game and another downpour of rain, made for atrocious playing conditions. The Sloths’ Damien Wilson managed to score the first goal of the game. The Davenport brothers, Ryan and Bailey then managed to keep the ball down Rovers’ attacking end, working well together to control the ball and delivering to their team mates. Sloths fought hard getting the ball out of their defence and making some fantastic saves and clearing the ball out, with Kerry Kershaw positioning herself
DOUBLE CHANCE IN SWANS’ HANDS BY NICK FYSH THE EAST Coast Swans continued their run towards the finals with a comfortable 96-point win over a gallant UTAS team on Saturday. Uni was pumped after scoring the opening goal, but the Swans soon found some run and peppered the scoreboard to good effect. Crossingham opened for the Swans and was followed by another six for the term, featuring a long shot by Chae Evans, who found plenty of the ball in the midfield. The home team’s strong midfield was on top, led by Miar, Upton and the reliable Seen. Early stages of the second quarter featured some poor forward entries by the Swans, who were being frustrated by solid defence by their Uni counterparts. The East Coast was only able to manage two majors for the term, to go to the long break with a 42-point lead. Ethan Goldfinch was outstanding in the third, receiving fine support from big “Stolts” up forward, while down back, Beau Calow mopped up well, thwarting any rare Uni incursions into their forward half. Two young players to do well for the Swans were “Buzz” Curtis on the wing and Riley Goulden, who both showed plenty of composure and skill in their first senior game. As the rain began and the temperature plummeted, both players and spectators were happy to hear the final siren. The Swans added another three majors to run away with a percentage-boosting win. Stoltenberg topped the goal tally with four, and was aided by Upton, Evans and MIar who booted three each. If the Swans are to make an unlikely surge into third position on the ladder to gain the double chance they will have to defeat both Old Scotch and OLs in the last two games of the season. Final scores: Swans: 17.16 (118) d UTAS: 3.4 (22) Swans goals: Stoltenberg 4, Miar 3, Upton 3, Evans 3, Crossingham, Goldfinch,Haley, Seen. Swans best: Evans, Upton, Calow, Seen, Haley, Miar, Goldfinch, Stoltenberg. Reserves: Swans: 24.19(163) d UTAS: 2.1 (13)
• Rovers’ Jayden Knight attempts to shoot on goal, while Sloths’ Pauline Mackinnon and Marcus Haywood defend. well to stop the play. The second half ended early due to the ground making conditions too unsafe to continue with the final results putting Rovers ahead 6 goals to Sloths 3. This week Devils play Rovers at 11am followed by Sloths v Frogs at 12:30pm RESULTS Devils 6 d Frogs 5 Goals – Devils: Caleb Beane 3, Amber Jones 2, Lynn Artis 1; Frogs – Greg Coker-Williams 2, Kel Coker-Williams 1, Ben Williams 1, Nick Hill 1.
Best – Devils: Jemma Artis, Adam Fisher, Caleb Beane; Frogs – Greg Coker-Williams, Nick Hill, Byran Atkins RESULTS Rovers 6 d Sloths 3 Goals – Rovers: Tom Hughes 3, Ryan Davenport 2, Natasha Hughes 1; Sloths – Damien Wilson 2, Marcus Haywood 1. Best – Rovers: Bailey Davenport, Ryan Davenport, Jayden Knight; Sloths – Kerry Kershaw, Leigh Atkinson, Lily Wilson.
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MAGPIES OUTPLAYED IN THE MUD BY PETER FISH IN ANOTHER disappointing performance Scottsdale was defeated in the Blue Gum Park quagmire by George Town, which had recorded just one win for the season previously. In windy and wet conditions the Magpies lost the toss and kicked against the gale, and wasted opportunities to score crucial goals while allowing their opponents to do otherwise. Defenders allowed their opponents too much space while several midfielders just watched as their opposite numbers ran forward. The margin was 27 points at quarter time, and when former Magpie Shane Baker kicked the only goal against the wind for the entire match, the game was almost out of Scottsdale's grasp by half time. The difference had blown out to five goals at the last change and with conditions resembling a "tough mudder" course, George Town flooded back. The Magpies attacked ferociously and had the ball in their forward half for the entire final term, but two goals were all they could manage. Captain Joey Robinson and coach Petterwood were two to shine for the Magpies, Connor Young playing on the ball had probably his best game for the season and Louis Burr was strong in defence. In the rooms afterwards several members of the team's leadership group were critical of players not training regularly, and as the season reaches its conclusion the need to maintain standards is becoming important. Neither Brady Gee nor Bradley Whish-Wilson could play because of injury, and their absence highlighted the lack of depth, which has plagued the team this season. While the atmosphere in the senior rooms after the match was funereal, it
was a different story for the reserves, who Hopefully they can field their best team posted their second win for the season. and sustain their efforts for four quarters. While the ball was reasonably dry they kicked with the wind in the opening term SCORES and with wily veterans Mick Rainbow Seniors and Lee Nichols playing smart footy, the George Town 8.9 (57) Magpies booted three important goals. d Scottsdale 5.11 (41) They defended well in the second Goals: K Lanham 2, E Petterwood, • Bryton Mullins gets a handball away at George Town. quarter with Brodie Davis doing plenty C Young, Z Kerrison of grunt work in the ruck and the margin Best: J Robinson, E Petterwood, for them of 16 points at the final change C Young, L Burr, B Mullins looked enough, and so it was. Reserves Willy Lloyd celebrated his best game Scottsdale 6.4 (40) for the year with a rare goal, and led a d George Town 3.0 (18) rousing rendition of the club song after Goals: L Nichols 2, J Rattray 2, the win. M Rainbow, W Lloyd SCOTTSDALE'S past players, officials and Coach Jonty Mullins said after the Best: M Rainbow, B Davis, H Burr, supporters will join together on Saturday August match, "We deserve four paragraphs this W Burr, W Lloyd, K Mullins 7th for their traditional annual function. week." The Advertiser has obliged Jonty, Women It will be Scottsdale's final home hame against you managed five. Old Scotch 4.3 (27) Bracknell and the event will start at 12 noon. The women's team had an important d Scottsdale 1.1 (7) The cost is $10 per person. Food will be game at home against second placed Goal: M Cuthbertson provided and drinks will be available. It will be Old Scotch and in a low scoring, Best: A Hall, G Knight, J Booth, held near the scoreboard under cover. slogging encounter the Magpies trailed G Cornish, E Simons, C Kelly "We couldn't hold this function last year because by just two points against their more of Covid-19, so we hope to see as many old faces as favoured opponent. LADDERS possible," event coordinator Rod Hill said. However, a couple of puzzling umpiring Senior Men Those intending to come can confirm their decisions in the last term appeared to Longford 40 intentions by contacting Rod on 0417 169 644. distract the girls' concentration, and they Sth Launceston 40 conceded three quick goals to go down by Rocherlea 36 20 points. Deloraine 36 However, the upside was the realisation Bracknell 32 that the girls were competitive for three Bridgenorth 24 parts of the game, and it was an important Scottsdale 20 learning experience for them. George Town 8 Their last two matches are against two Hillwood 4 CHEAPEST BATTERIES IN TAS! of the lower placed teams, and a top three NTFAW ALL BATTERIES DISCOUNTED finish is well within their grasp. Launceston 36 In an unfortunate circumstance, the Old Scotch 32 N70ZZ $130 club was forced to forfeit the Under 18s Sth Launceston 24 Holden/Ford $98 game due to a lack of player numbers. Scottsdale 24 Small NS40 $74 The club has struggled throughout the Bridgenorth 24 GAS - 8.5kg for $22.50 season to keep this team going including Hillwood 22 Pick-up at 1582, Bridport Rd, Bridport flying a couple of players each week from Old Launcestonians 20 (corner of Bridport and Boddingtons Road) Flinders Island. George Town 18 Please ring Mike on 0429 699 811 It's a trip to Longford for all four Evandale 8 to make sure we have your battery. teams on Saturday and for the seniors Meander Valley 8 in particular it will be a major challenge Deloraine 4 "I won't be beaten on price!" against the top team in the competition. Longford 0
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