Volume 35, Wednesday 20 September 2023

Accommodation approved despite visual concerns

• Picture above (main image)Aerial image illustrating subject land of the proposed visitor accommodation units (adapted from www.thelist.tas.gov.au). © State of Tasmania; examples of some of the floorplans and elevations submitted to council for proposed visitor accommodation at Barnbouble.

BY RACHEL WILLIAMS

A $5 MILLION expansion to tourism accommodation at Barnbougle has been approved by the Dorset Commissioner despite objections from local residents who claim they don’t know the true visual impact of the development.

The 20-unit, two-storey project includes

14 detached four-bedroom units and six detached three-bedroom units with building heights ranging from 9-11m, with the project situated at least 10m from the front of the primary sand dune onto Barnbougle Beach.

Developer Richard Sattler called for calm over the development height and it’s impacts on vistas from the township,

saying that he’d been developing the concept utilising the skills of renowned experts for the past two years.

Those concerned about the project were complimentary of the Sattler family’s contribution to the area with the existing golf club and accommodation ventures, but said this was too close to the town and Trent Water.

In deputations to the Commissioner on Monday night, Jeff Jennings and Jay Wilson said the proposal was much higher than the existing Barnbougle developments.

“It is going to be a streetscape in a rural landscape and we have had no proper visualisation of what it will look like,” Mr Jennings said.

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20 Years Ago – September 17, 2003

Cottage Pies Win National Awards

On September 9, the Cottage Bakery participated in the “Great Aussie Meat Pie” competition judged in Sydney. The Scottsdale business entered two separate sections: the traditional “Aussie Meat Pie” and the “Gourmet Pie”.

Out of 1400 entries from different bakeries around Australia, the local bakery was awarded a silver medal for the Great Aussie Meat Pie and a bronze medal for its Gourmet Chicken Pie.

50 Years Ago – September 21, 1973

Miss Rural Youth

Miss Rural Youth 1974 to be crowned at the State Rural Youth Ball held in the Scottsdale High School Gymnasium. Ten entrants, sponsored by clubs throughout the state will compete for the title.

Vivien Shaw (17) of Winnaleah, Lorraine Wignall (18) of Rokeby, Gaylene Jones (18) of Scottsdale, Merrilyn Silk (19) of Sorell, Ann Pearn (18) of Hagley, Lysbeth Walter (17) of Castle Forbes Bay, Christine Watts (18) of Moorleah, Maria Blackwell (18) of Hobart, Angela Pointon (18) of Wynyard, and Wendy Thomas (16) of Longford.

Miss Rural Youth will receive a return trip to Sydney to attend the Royal Easter Show and $100 towards a wardrobe.

60 Years Ago – September 17, 1963

Branxholm Flower Show

The annual Spring Flower Show organised by the Branxholm Anglican and Methodist Ladies’ Guilds will be held in the Branxholm Hall.

Entry is invited in all sections which include all types of spring bulbs and other flowers blooming at this time this year, sections for floral art, home preserves, handcrafts, cookery, vegetables and special sections for children.

A special trophy for the champion bloom of the show will be presented, with trophies for the winners of each section, and for the boy and girl who gain the greatest number of points.

Admission to the show will be by silver coin.

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Tasmania’s resemblance to Nepal has given Scottsdale two new citizens.

DORSET COMMISSIONER

Andrew Wardlaw conducted a Citizenship Ceremony last Thursday for Purushottam Pandit and Sarita Tiwari.

The couple is originally from Kathmandu, Nepal, and arrived in Australia together on July 20, 2017, as students.

“After completing two years of study, we needed to relocate to a regional area to pursue permanent residency in Australia,” Puru recalls.

“Tasmania, with its striking resemblance to Nepalfeaturing high hills, dense forests, snowfall, and crisp fresh air - became our chosen destination. Thus, on March 23, 2021, we made the move from New South Wales to Tasmania.”

He said that Sarita received a job offer from May Shaw, where she worked as a Registered Nurse, and he joined May Shaw a few weeks

later as an Extended Care Assistant.

“Prior to this, I had been employed by Rob and Felicity at Scottsdale Cleaning Service as a cleaner” he said.

“Before moving to Tasmania, Sarita and I had originally planned to return to New South Wales once we acquired permanent residency. However, our deep connection to community kept us here, and even after obtaining permanent residency in just eight months, we chose to continue living in Tasmania for 27 months. Eventually, we decided to apply for citizenship from our beloved Tasmanian home, and on September 14, 2023, we successfully obtained it.” The couple said they wanted to express heartfelt gratitude to the entire May Shaw family and their “lovely landlords, Paul and Linda, for providing

Council grants given out

A RANGE of community services and organisations have received funding through three different Dorset Council grant programs.

The Matching Funds grants saw Blue Derby Foundation Limited receive $4000 towards its Blue Derby Destination Website Redevelopment, costed at $8,800.

Bridport Golf Club will receive $1,881 towards much needed security cameras following a raft of vandalism and break-ins.

Musselroe Bay Community Group Inc will get $4000 towards an $8000 ride-on lawnmower.

Dorset Community Association at Dorset Community House was successful in its request for $13,573 for its $29,859 Children’s Space project.

Almost $10,000 in small community grants were also approved.

Families Tasmania Breathe, Nurture and Play received $2000 for a guided mediation and creative expression through art play program.

Ringarooma Community Cultural Heritage Association Inc. received $1,157 for data presentation equipment.

A $4400 project at the Ringarooma Golf Club to purchase 50 new chairs for its clubhouse will get $2000.

Lions Club of Bridport will receive $1,556 towards megaphone equipment, Scottsdale Amateur Swim Club Development Program will get $1,709 and Scottsdale RSL Sub Branch will receive $1,090 for display cabinets.

Just one discretionary grant was applied for, which will see the Tomahawk Community Association receive $425 to replace tennis nets.

The Discretionary Grants and Matching Grants Programmes will reopen in October with more funding available.

us with a place to call home.”

“A special thank you goes out to Emmali Johnson for her invaluable assistance during the citizenship process.

“I also want to extend my appreciation to the Rotary Club of Scottsdale. Thanks to our Nepalese community in Scottsdale for your support and love I'm deeply thankful

to Glenda, who graced the citizenship ceremony with a lovely gift hamper.

“The wonderful community of Scottsdale, we've encountered countless beautiful souls who know us as Puru and Sarita , To all of you, we want to say a heartfelt thank you and send our love. You're all cherished.”

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• Free Women's Legal Service

Dorset Community House

• Ladies of Dorset Coffee & Chat

Scottsdale Art Gallery Café

September 23

• Fundraising Dance with DJ Jack - 7:30pm

Scottsdale RSL Club

September 23 and 24

• Rail Trail Run and Ride

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September 26

• Mental Health First Aid

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• The Mens Table

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Kendall’s Hotel, Scottsdale

October 7

• PlantFest - Friends of St Paul’s Springfield

Tasman Highway, Springfield

• Basketball Half-Court Official Opening 4:00pm

Bridport, Foreshore

• Mental Health Comedy Road Show 7:30pm

Mechanics Institute Hall

October 11

• Skate Workshop

Bridport Skate Park

October 14

• Back to Branxholm

Branxholm Hall

• Winnaleah Football Day

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• Commissioner Andrew Wardlaw officially welcomes Scottsdale's newest citizes, Sarita and Puru.

Dorset Council Board of Inquiry update

THE BOARD of Inquiry into Dorset Council has received an “encouraging number” of submissions but would not detail exactly how many.

A spokesperson from the Department of Premier and Cabinet said the Board was currently reviewing submissions “to understand and consider the information provided against its Terms of Reference.”

“In coming months, the Board will likely request relevant persons to appear before it to provide further information and/or answer questions,” the spokesperson said. The terms of reference for the BOI cover allegations that:

- Council officers have used legislative authority improperly and/or with bias;

- the Council has allowed, with intent or through inadequate oversight, Council’s General Manager to operate without due

regard for the law;

- conflicts of interest have not been adequately managed by senior Council officials;

- the Mayor, Councillors or General Manager have tolerated retributive action against people that disagreed with the Council, the Mayor or the General Manager through, for example, inappropriate and offensive forms of communication; and

- the Council has failed to implement policies and processes that support, at all times, transparent and effective decisionmaking.

The council was sensationally stood down in August by the Local Government Minister to make way for the inquiry, which is expected to wrap up by February 28, 2024.

Meanwhile, the local government sector has welcome recent changes to the Code of

Conduct framework that passed Parliament last week.

LGAT President and Break O’Day Mayor Mick Tucker said the changes were long overdue, with consultation first occurring in mid-2021.

“Improving the Code of Conduct is a high priority for the sector, as the current framework is failing us,” he said.

“The current system spends unnecessary time and resources on dealing with trivial matters, while on the occasions when serious misconduct occurs, the framework fails to sanction the breaches adequately.

“These shortcomings are at the core of the local government sector’s concerns over the framework,” he said.

He said the key changes endorsed by Parliament include requiring councils to implement a local dispute resolution policy,

with the aim of resolving most issues via a mediation process before a complaint is heard by a full panel.

To support the local mediation process, there is a new requirement for the Code of Conduct Panel to dismiss a complaint if the person making it does not adequately try and resolve the issue through the dispute resolution process.

“Our sector is cautiously supportive of the changes, the test in how successful they will be is if the Code of Conduct panels are prepared to dismiss complaints that are trivial, vexatious or that do not participate in dispute resolution meaningfully,” Mr Tucker said.

“We look forward to working with the State Government on the further changes needed to ensure a safe workplace for elected representatives.”

Frank MacDonald Memorial Prize

BY WORK EXPERIENCE STUDENT ZOE CLARK

A SCOTTSDALE High School student has been shortlisted for a prestigious honour.

Tori Hall is one of 12 students from across Tasmania who will be interviewed next week to see if she is successful in winning the Frank MacDonald Memorial Prize.

The prize is an essay-based competition for Year 9 students around the State, helping promote and preserve the meaning of World War One and the ANZAC Spirit.

Applicants had to provide a 1500-word essay focusing on the First World War and every year 9 student was given the opportunity to enter the competition.

Scottsdale High School’s humanities team and Principal Libby Williams reviewed around 35 essays, selecting the top three - Molly Fletcher, Samuel Chilcott and Tori’s.

From there, Tori was shortlisted.

Tori constructed her essay around how soldiers from Cape Barron Island who served in World War One received racial discrimination on their return to Australia following the war effort.

She also featured the story of Thomas Edward Mansell, who died while serving after being deployed to fight in France.

Tori will be attending an interview in Hobart on September 29, with a panel which includes members from the Department of Education, Children and Young People, a representative from RSL Tasmania and Tasmanian History Teachers Society.

Six students will be chosen and if successful, Tori will attend monthly

meetings and then embark on a ten-day study tour in April 2024 to landmarks of wartime, located in Belgium and France, as well as a visit to the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.

Tori said her biggest challenge was the lack of information recorded regarding Aboriginal Australians involved in the war.

She said the exact numbers of how many Aboriginal people who fought was not quite known.

Sherri Rainbow, Tori’s English teacher said she was proud of her student’s efforts.

“One of the real strengths of Tori’s essay was her ability to display empathy, she really focused her essay on the experience of the soldiers,” Miss Rainbow said.

Tori said she was honoured by the recognition for English given she suffers with dyslexia.

“It means a lot. I think it's really special that my essay was chosen to begin with,” she said.

Tori has worked at the Scottsdale RSL for three years.

“I got to talk to a lot of veterans when working there. I know a guy I worked with, he had PTSD and it was really sad to see how much war affected him.”

Miss Rainbow has also been shortlisted as a teacher to attend and said her application focussed on her grandfather, John Williams Walker, in the 41st Battalion in France who won a distinguished conduct medal.

She said it would be a special achievement to chaperone the student winners.

“This would be an awesome opportunity because I would get to learn about where some of my family have been,” she said.

• Scottsdale High School teacher Sherri Rainbow with student Tori Hall, who has been shortlisted for the Frank MacDonald memorial prize.

$50m Derby benefit quoted: costs outlined

DORSET COMMISSIONER Andrew Wardlaw has questioned expenditure at the Blue Derby Mountain Bike Trails and received an outline of costs associated with the October 2022 Flood damage.

In answering one of the questions on notice by Commissioner Wardlaw, General Manager John Marik said visitations to the mountain biking mecca had started to recover to 2018/19 levels.

Mr Marik also said the economic impacts of the trails conservatively contribute $20 million a year directly to Derby from accommodation, transport, experiences and food and beverage.

“However, this figure would be closer to a $50 million contribution when a multiplier effect is taken into account, including positive impacts of employment and construction in the area required to service the demand,” Mr Marik said.

“Blue Derby’s importance to the region cannot be overstated and must be protected in light of the expansion of mountain biking within Tasmania and nationally.”

The unwavering support for the trails came after the Commissioner sought financial clarification on behalf of members of the community.

Monday night’s meeting agenda showed that

Breakwater complete

the total cost for rehabilitating the landslip area was expected to be $363,010, with the total cost of damage across the entire precinct caused by flood damage totalling $619,168.

The council said it expected to receive approximately $464,376 back from the Tasmanian Relief and Recovery Arrangements administered by the Department of Premier and Cabinet.

Mr Wardlaw was also told the net cost of maintaining Blue Derby in 2022/23 was $489,249.

The 2023/24 Budget shows a net cost of $827,670, which includes $280,000 required for extensive maintenance on the “Air-Ya-Garn” and “Blue Tier” trails - the first major maintenance required since their construction in 2016.

The budget estimates also include a one-off payment of $125,000 required to assist with the transition of commercial operations to the Blue Derby Foundation.

A Facebook post last week said its new booking platform had already raised almost $15,000 for the town.

“That’s commissions that would normally go to the ‘big name’ booking providers. All funds raised go towards the ongoing development of the town, including the trails,” the Facebook post said.

North East Voice to Parliament INFORMATION SESSION

A MARITIME and Safety

Tasmania (MAST) funded project to fix Weymouth’s breakwater rock wall has been completed by George Town Council.

The breakwater was damaged during a severe weather event in 2016 causing a dangerous situation for boats using the ramp. The total cost of the repair was $300,000.

In addition, a new access road

is being constructed to assist heavy vehicle access to the ramp. This involves the extension of Trevor Street to the main road into Weymouth. The Trevor Street extension is expected to be completed by December, 2023. More than 200 truckloads of rocks were used in the project, which will be a boat-load better for mariners heading into summer.

Lilydale playground swings into action

AN OFFICIAL opening of the new Lilydale Playground will take place on October 1 but the new addition to the town is already receiving the tick of approval from happy young residents.

Work on the $50,000 playground, located near the swimming pool in the main street, started in midAugust and the facility has been in use since last week.

The official opening will be held at 11am on Sunday October 1, with local youth face painting, a BBQ by Lilydale Lions, and activities with the local fire brigade and Lilydale Landcare.

Launceston City Councillor

project after feedback from locals that the alternative of the High School play equipment was not satisfactory.

“After attending numerous community meetings, it became very clear to me that I had to advocate for this around the council table and I am proud of what we have delivered,” Mr Palmer said.

“As a father of four I have spent countless hours with my kids sharing in the joy playgrounds bring.

“They are an essential part of a healthy childhood and bring together families and communities.”

Federal Member for Bass Bridget Archer MP invites you to a North East Voice to Parliament Information Session with Nick Cameron, Tasmanian Representative on the Voice Referendum Engagement Group and Rachel Perkins, Co-Chair of Australians for Indigenous Constitutional Recognition.

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• Sophie Robnik, 5, enjoying Lilydale’s new playground infrastructure – she says her favourite thing about the $50,000 new facility is the monkey bars!

• Weymouth's breakwater has had an upgrade.

Triple H humbled by Timber Award

TRIPLE H Contracting has won the Workplace Health and Safety Excellence Award at the Tasmanian Timber Awards.

Owner Manuel Hall collected the award in front of 400 people from within the industry at a function in Launceston on Friday night.

He said the Triple H Contracting - Hall Harvesting & Haulage - had come a long way from its humble beginnings in 2007 when it started with a two-man crew.

It has significantly expanded to now include operations in both pine and hardwood clear fall and thinnings, in the South, East and North-East of Tasmania, employing 22 people and six subcontractors.

“We are incredibly humbled to receive this award and to be recognised by our peers in the timber industry,” Mr Hall said.

“This is an incredibly important part of the industry, and we are passionate about encouraging continuous improvement to

Work Health and Safety issues. Without our great team here at Triple H Contracting with their support and commitment we wouldn’t be able to achieve this.”

Mr Hall said all Triple H operators were trained to the highest standards of safety, productivity and professionalism.

“We are passionate about our work and people, encouraging continuous improvement to Work Health and Safety issues,” he said.

“Health and Safety starts at the top with our leaders setting clear expectations and demonstrating genuine commitment to improve business performance and create a robust positive culture.

“This isn’t something that happens overnight, this has taken time, resources, training, participation, encouragement, communication and a drive to always perform beyond expectations and be the best to ensure we all go home safe and well, both physically and psychologically.”

A new “Saffire” for Barnbougle

T CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1. approval, would help protect biodiversity at the building site and adjacent wetlands, but insisted the site was a “narrow and fragile seafront.”

Mr Wilson added: “They will be highly visible – the building height, scale and density will forever alter the view.”

Council Regulatory Services Manager Thomas Wagenknecht conceded that it would have been helpful for the planning application to include a visual diagram showing the heights and scale of the buildings set in place with views from major street vantage points in the town.

Mr Jennings urged the council to show a “precautionary attitude” to habitable development so close to rising sea levels. He also raised concerns about the potential impact on bird life including Sea Eagles and Wedge-Tailed Eagles.

Mr Wilson acknowledged vegetation and flora surveys, required as conditions on the

Mr Sattler said he had been monitoring the coastline for 30 years and there was very little erosion at the area in question.

Mr Sattler said he had responded to initial feedback to move power lines from being installed over the river by moving them underground at “huge cost” and had also offered to install more natural nesting perches for bird life.

He said fears were “unfounded”.

“When we started with Barnbougle we copped the same criticism but we pride ourselves on what we have done and our success is based on it being a natural habitat…that blends in with the environment,” Mr Sattler said.

“We have crafted something that

originally people said would never and could never happen.

“We have spent two years working with consultants to make sure we don’t make a mistake.

“We are very conscious of the environment and we have spent time and money to make sure we get it just right.

“We want this to be a top-end tourism experience like Saffire … and we will not be building something that is second rate. It won’t be an eye sore.”

The land is located within both the Rural Resource Zone and Major Tourism Zone.

Each unit would be two-storey, with habitable rooms on the first floor whilst laundry, entry foyer, buggy store area, and undercover area for vehicle parking would be situated on the ground floor.

Mr Wagenknecht said that consideration of whether the proposal was urban sprawl

or not was irrelevant to the planning assessment process.

“However, as noted throughout this report, the proposal demonstrates compliance with all applicable standards of the Rural Resource Zone and the various Codes, including the Coastal Code. Accordingly, the proposal must be considered as appropriate for a rural and coastal location,” Mr Wagenknecht said in his report recommending approval.

The approval was subject to a number of conditions, including that the accommodation units must not be continuously occupied by the same person for more than three months within any twelve-month period and must not be considered a primary place of residence.

A two-week window for appeal is now open with a start date for work not yet known.

• Manuel and Ange Hall with the trophy received at the Tasmanian Timber Awards.

Disappointing result for annual bull sale

BY EMILY NIXON

FEWER THAN anticipated Quarterway Angus bulls will make their way across the state in the coming week to settle into new surroundings, after a disappointing annual spring bull sale for the Hall Family at Waterhouse last week.

With current cattle prices and a downturn in the beef market, it was always going to be a task for the Quarterway’s team, especially with sales numbers down across the industry.

Overall, the effort put into preparing this year’s bulls wasn’t left unappreciated with many return purchasers travelling from far and wide to get their hands on more Quarterway bloodlines.

Out of the 52 bulls being auctioned, there

were a total of 37 bulls sold for an average of $7000 across both the yearlings and two-year old’s – down on the $9000 average the team was hoping for.

Lot number 3 Quarter-way Somerset S223 by Texas Reality and Quarter-way Petronilla was the top priced bull for $11,000, making his was way to Surveyors Bay in the State’s south.

He was matched in price by a bull further down the order, lot 15 Quarter-way Steamboat by Wattletop Moonshine and Quarter-way Louisa.

Bulls from the sale will make their way to local destinations around the region, others traveling across the state to the North-West and a handful will be taking the boat to Flinders Island.

New owner for Dorset Tilt Tray Service

THE SMILING faces of locals Morgan and Lochie Rice have come on to the scene and are the proud new owners of long-established business, Dorset Tilt Tray Service.

Since taking over in mid-July, Lochie and Morgan said they have rebranded with a new logo, but people could still expect the same great service they were accustomed to with Rex, the previous owner.

“Rex is a bit of a local legend. He built the business up and had a really good client base, so we were really happy to buy it from him,” Lochie said.

“He also trained me up – I learned the ropes from him over the period of a month and now I love being out and about on the road and every job is different.”

Dorset Tilt Tray Service specialises in the cartage of farm equipment and agricultural machines, tractors, bulldozers and excavators up to 16tonne, and general cartage of containers, cattle yards, pipes, hay bales, vans, trucks - you name it - anything up to 9m in length.

Lochie grew up at St Marys and is qualified in engineering and has also worked in the mining and agricultural sector.

The decision to invest in a local business was easy, they said.

“We have a young family and we want to stay in this area - we love it,” Morgan said.

“After working many years in the forestry sector at a family business we thought that it was time to start working on a business of our own.

“With Lochie’s experience of driving and working on machinery and mine with book-

keeping in the family business, we thought it would be a great opportunity to apply our knowledge.”

Dorset Tilt Tray Services operates across the entire municipality but is also available statewide when required and is available seven days a week.

“It is an important service in the community,” Lochie said.

“We wanted to say how grateful we are to Rex in trusting us to carry on such a great business which he has been built up over the last 22 years and wish Rex well in retirement. We look forward to continuing his service and meeting his clients while making new ones along the way.”

Morgan and Lochie can be contacted on 0447 587 667 or 0488 553 411.

• Morgan and Lochie Rice are the new owners of Dorset Tilt Tray, pictured in Scottsdale with their daughter Florence.

• Grace Cornish, Kelsie Mitchell, Molly Cornish and Demelza Hayes.

• Greg Harris, Daryl Heazlewood, Daniel Morice and Ben Grubb.

• Trent Wells of Sisters Creek and Steve Russell of Scottsdale.

• Phillip Partridge and Damon Englund enjoying a post sale yarn.

Cattle handling program celebrated

THE SUCCESS of Scottsdale High School’s cattle handling program over the last 25 years was celebrated on the weekend.

An Open Day was held at Stronach View Farm and a reception was held at Lords Hotel with many past cattle handlers, mentors and volunteers attending.

Stronach View Farm and Angus Stud Coordinator Kylie Rattray said it was a wonderful occasion to showcase all that has been achieved over the journey.

“While it was a wet, rainy day, current students braved the weather and led their heifers and bulls for a demonstration and we had our pet lamb and bottle-fed calf ‘Lexie’ for the little ones to feed,” Ms Rattray said.

Bev Hanlon, the Principal at SHS when cattle handling started in 1999 and Deanna Scott, the inaugural program leader, were in attendance at both events.

“In 1999, Deanna took an interested group of students to Sheffield show and then competed with heifers from Lance and Ena Hall’s Quarterway Stud at Scottsdale,” Ms Rattray said. It has since grown into a successful and admired

enterprise.

“This long-standing program is what it is as a result of a strong community that pulls together to support our young people and their future,” Ms Rattray said.

“Over 25 years, it’s been the generosity of the people, businesses and our cattle handling family, who have kept this program running. I would hate to begin to add up the volunteer hours that have supported it!”

While current students have been busy welcoming new calves at the farm, they are also gearing up for the upcoming show season.

“Cattle handling is not just big hats, flash boots and bling - it’s really hard work. It takes weeks of preparation and practice to train your animal to be prepared for the show ring,” she said.

“Our handlers will begin preparing our cattle from the day they hit the ground, and even before that, as they are involved in our AI program and select potential sires for the cows in our stud herd. “

“It takes persistence, perseverance, dedication, patience, resilience, team-work, and good, old fashioned hard work.”

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DOWNSIZING - MOVING SALE

TRADE tools, some very old and house hold items, Saturday 23rd September, not before 9am, 11 Fosters Road, Scottsdale.

FOR SALE

2014 KIA Sportage - 186,000km, fully serviced, three months’ registration, automatic, diesel - $15,000 ONO. Contact: 0417 307 945

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CONDOLENCE THANKS

Bryan Vincent Evans

27.6.1937 – 22.8.2023

We would like to thank all the kind people who sent messages of condolence to our family. Your messages showed us the high regard in which our dear Bryan was held. Thank you so much for your lovely words, cards and flowers.

Your warm caring thoughts touched our hearts and lifted our spirits and remain a wonderful source of comfort in our sadness.

Our heartfelt thanks to you all.

- Vicki Evans

DEATH NOTICE

STEEL (REEVE)

Elvie Irene

29.8.1933 – 14.9.2023

Loved and Loving wife of Don. Much loved mother and motherin-law of Chris and Bob Bush; Julie and Patrick (dec) Simmons; Craig and Cherie Steel and Gavin & Georgie Steel. Loved Nan of all her grandchildren, great, and great, great grandchildren. Gone to be with her Lord and Saviour.

FUNERAL NOTICE

STEEL

Family and friends are warmly invited to attend a celebration of life for Elvie, on Monday, 25th September 2023 at the Hilltop Church, Charles Street, Scottsdale commencing at 1:00pm. Preceded by a private burial at Elvie’s request. This service will be livestreamed and may be viewed by following the link at lethborgfamilyfunerals.com.au/upcoming-funerals

DEATH NOTICE

BLACKWELL, Sharon

15.5.1958–12.9.2023

Loved and adored mum, mother-in-law and nanny of Ben & Millie; Becky (dec); Cherise, and Bodie. Loved daughter of Joan and Bert (both dec).

Loved sister of Maree (dec), Michael (dec), Narelle, Natalie and their families.

‘Always in our hearts’ Family and Friends are warmly invited to attend a service to celebrate Sharon‘s life to be held on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at the Hilltop Christian Centre, 6 Charles St. Scottsdale commencing at 11 am, to be followed by interment in the Ellesmere Cemetery.

DEATH NOTICE

HOLMES

Ann Lorraine Ellen

27.6.1937 – 11.9.2023

Wife of Lance (dec.). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Andrew and Joanne, Kate and Roger. Granny of Ethan and Leigh. Privately Cremated.

PUBLIC NOTICES

Scottsdale RSL Ex-Servicemen’s Memorial & Community Club Inc.

ANNUAL MEETING

Wed. Sept. 27 2023

7.00pm

At RSL Club - 30 George Street Scottsdale.

Business: Presidents Report, Treasurer's Report, Election of President, Election of Committee, Nomination forms for all positions are available at the club. Nominations close September 26, 2023

Enquiries: Secretary Mervyn Chilcott 0417 542 152

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ROAD WORKS GOLCONDA ROAD

Motorists please be advised work will commence on the Golconda Road from Koomeela Road to Willis Road on Monday 25th September 2023 for Road Works. Delays will occur. Please allow extra time for travelling. Any inconvenience is regretted.

JOHN MARIK, General Manager

CANVAS & UPHOLSTERY CANVAS & UPHOLSTERY

bistro blinds & much more. Contact Kerry on 0447439712 or kerry canvas@bigpond.com 9 Elvie Court, Bridport

North East Horticultural Society Annual General Meeting

Monday October 9th 2023

at the Uniting Church Hall, Scottsdale includes Election of Office Bearers. All welcome to attend.

Operations Manager

21 hours per week

Asset and Infrastructure Co-ordinator

Minimum 8 hours per week

The above positions are a unique opportunity to join a team delivering independent living facilities through management of the Northbourne Park Retirement Village at Scottsdale Tasmania. These positions are suited to confident, articulate and highly motivated people with a diverse range of skills and the ability to work independently as well as contributing to a high functioning team.

To discuss these opportunities and receive a copy of the position descriptions please contact either Robin Thompson – 0408 129 371 / robin.glen@activ8.net.au OR Andrew Bennett – 0427 224 155 / andrew.bennett@harcourts.com.au.

Applications close 6th October 2023.

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RECEPTION AND ADMINISTRATION STAFF

• Multiple roles available

• Base hourly rate from $27.58 to $33.59, with 25% loading applying to casual roles

• Opportunity to work across Bridport Seaside Caravan Park and Council Office

We are currently seeking employees to provide reception and administration support across the Bridport Seaside Caravan Park and the Dorset Council Office.

Our primary needs are for reception support at the Bridport Seaside Caravan Park during our peak season from November to April, where there is opportunity to work up to 24 hours per week on nominated week days. We also have a need for ongoing reception and administration support at the Council Office, where there is opportunity to work up to 20 hours per week. Additional hours may be available in both locations during periods of leave.

We invite applications from those that would prefer to only work during peak season at the Bridport Seaside Caravan Park, or those that would prefer to work year round across both locations. Depending on the availability of successful applicants, we can negotiate whether the roles are structured as casual or permanent part time.

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• Outstanding customer service skills, personal presentation and attitude

• Flexibility with hours, including the ability to work non-standard hours

• Adaptability and ability to employ sound judgement in a changing work environment

• That you are people-focused with a disposition geared towards work with and assisting people

If you’re interested by this opportunity but you’re not sure if it will suit your individual circumstances, please still consider applying or contacting us for a confidential discussion. For more information or to obtain a copy of the position description, please visit our website. Your application can be emailed to dorset@dorset.tas.gov.au and enquiries can be directed to the Lauren Tolputt on (03) 6352 6500.

Applications close at 3.00pm on Friday 29 September 2023, however we may proceed with interviewing prior to this date. Applicants are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience.

LAUREN TOLPUTT, Administration Manager

it's in the making

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Briefing of Decisions made at the Council Meeting held on 18 September at the Council Chambers

• Acknowledged the passing of former Mayor and Deputy Mayor, Mrs Yvonne Thorne

• Accepted a Notice of Motion from Commissioner Wardlaw relating to the provision of quarterly reports in October 2023, January 2024, April 2024 and July 2024 on the costs and revenue streams of the Blue Derby Mountain Bike trails and any significant adverse events relating to the performance of the Memorandum of Understanding with the Blue Derby Foundation.

• Approved funding contributions to Families Tasmania ($2,000), Ringarooma Community Cultural Heritage Association Inc. ($1,157), Ringarooma Golf Club ($2,000), Lions Club of Bridport ($1,556), Scottsdale Amateur Swim Club ($1,709), and the Scottsdale RSL Sub Branch ($1,090) under Round 1 of the 2023/24 Small Grants program.

• Approved funding contributions to the Blue Derby Foundation Limited ($4,000), Bridport Golf Club ($1,881), Musselroe Bay Community Group ($4,000) and the Dorset Community Association ($13,573) under Round 1 of the 2023/24 Matching Grants program.

• Approved a funding contribution to the Tomahawk Community Association ($425) under Round 1 of the 2023/24 Discretionary Grants program.

• Acting as a Planning Authority, approved a planning application for visitor accommodation (20 units) at 429 Waterhouse Road, Bridport, subject to conditions.

• Approved a variation to the 2023/24 Budget Estimates of $309,000 to be received under the Financial Assistance Grant program.

• Adopted reviewed Policy No. 3 – On Street Dining, Vending and Signage and noted the associated guidelines and application form.

• Adopted reviewed Policy No. 31 – Code for Tenders and Contracts.

• Adopted reviewed Policy No. 36 – Personal Information Protection.

• Awarded Contract 2023/24-01 – Bituminous Sealing of Roads to the recommended tenderer, in the Closed Session portion of the Meeting.

The recording of the Council Meeting can be listened to here: https://bit.ly/45VgJtY

For further information on any of these items, please contact Commissioner Andrew Wardlaw (0408 766 019) or General Manager, Mr John Marik (03 6352 6500).

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Draft Priority Projects Plan 2023-2025 Submissions Invited

The draft Priority Projects Plan (the Plan) has been developed with a coordinated approach to align with local, regional, state and federal plans including Council’s Road, Building and Bridge Asset Management Plans. The Plan covers a two year period and takes a council wide view of needs and opportunities while aligning closely with the four identified Strategic Plan 2023-2032 focus areas.

Council endorsed the draft Plan at the 21 August Council Meeting and invite members of the public to make submissions on any aspect of the draft Plan. Submissions can be made via the following methods and must be received by close of business on Wednesday, 27 September 2023:

Completing our online feedback form on our website: www.dorset.tas.gov.au/news

Sending a written submission to:

Draft Priority Projects Plan Submission

Dorset Council PO Box 21, SCOTTSDALE TAS 7260 or, emailing your submission to gm@dorset.tas.gov.au

The intent for the final Plan is to allow Council and Council Officers to focus funding and advocacy efforts into key projects where a need has been identified by Council and the community. A portion of these projects require funding or extensive advocacy by Council along with other external stakeholders to bring them to fruition. The Plan will be reviewed bi-annually.

Copies of the draft Plan can be downloaded from our website www.dorset.tas.gov.au , collected from the Council Offices, 3 Ellenor Street, Scottsdale, or by calling our friendly customer service team on 03 6352 6500.

JOHN MARIK, General Manager

African fundraiser success

ON SATURDAY, September 9, a “Tanzanian Dinner Party” fundraiser was held at the Don Dickenson Community Centre at Northbourne, for Care for Africa and Rotary Water Bores for Tanzania.

Organiser Donna Roach said a total of $6,862 was raised to be shared equally between the two beneficiaries.

She said the evening exceeded expectations, with 48 guests attending. Those unable to be there in person generously donating $1100 to support the cause.

Guest speakers were Diana Butler OAM, CEO and co-founder of Care for Africa from Launceston and Rotarian John Carswell from Central Launceston Club, representing Water Bores for Tanzania. Two former local doctors, Rotarian Paul Hanson from Launceston and Helen Malcolm flew over from Shepparton, Victoria to attend.

The dress code for the evening was an African Theme with the hall decorated in genuine African artifacts, kangas and artwork.

“We had our personal photo slideshow playing throughout the night from our volunteering in Tanzania and the evening was a five-course traditional Tanzanian menu, complimented with African wine and beer,” Donna said.

“We would like to thank everyone who contributed towards our successful evening and the overwhelming support of donations from businesses across Tasmania for our auction items and the lucky door prizes.”

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Scottsdale’s Centenaries

HISTORY REMEMBERED

A CENTENARY marks 100 years of something. For a person this is easy to establish – 100 years since the date of their birth. But for a place, how do you tell when it was born or began?

The district of Scottsdale was formed after the initial expeditions of James Scott in the 1850s.

DORSET AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS 2024 NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN

DORSET COUNCIL IS ONCE AGAIN SEEKING NOMINATIONS FOR THE DORSET

Now is your chance to say thank you and congratulations to those that go above and beyond in our community!

Nomination forms and guidelines are available from Dorset Council (3 Ellenor Street, Scottsdale) or on the website: www.dorset.tas.gov.au/australia-day-awards

Nominations must be submitted to Dorset Council by 5pm December 13, 2023.

Completed nomination forms may be emailed to dorset@dorset.tas.gov.au, handed in at 3 Ellenor Street, Scottsdale or posted to PO Box 21, Scottsdale, 7260.

The area was called Scott’s New Country, but soon the names of Scottsdale for the district and Ellesmere for the village within the district were adopted.

However, by 1892 there was a push to replace the name of Ellesmere with the designation of Scottsdale for what was now a well-established town and, despite some opposition from one prominent local, the name change went through in the year 1893.

As early as 1951 Scottsdale began planning for its 1955 Centenary when, as the NorthEastern Advertiser reported, ‘the North-East will be commemorating the centenary of the march into Scott’s New Country’.

The Centenary was held in 1955, including an historical exhibition and a street parade. A souvenir booklet recognised Scott’s journey of March 1855 as the ‘real cause’ of the opening up of the north-east hinterland. It paid tribute to the ’gallant men and courageous women’, the pioneers who ‘forged our tradition and gave us our heritage’.

In 1993 another Scottsdale Centenary was held, this time to mark 100 years since the proclamation of the official town name change. A duathlon, organised by Ron Rice, was held in the morning, followed by events by the North-East Pony Club and a tree planting by John Beswick in the Children’s Reserve.

After lunch there was an old-fashioned dress parade and competition, followed by an essay competition award, a Dorset logo competition,

a TFL football match, Tug-of-War, and SES and Fire Brigade demonstrations.

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.

• Pictured (top)- A booklet marking 100 years since the proclamation of the official town name change; (above) - Scottsdale Centenary 1955 souvenir

• Robin & Glenys Thompson and Gillian Agi, from Scottsdale.

• Natalie Wise & Kayelene Kettle Scottsdale.

• Dr Helen Malcolm from Victoria & Val Auton, from Scottsdale.

• Madeline & Guy Jeston and Mark Kettle from Scottsdale.

• Keran Thompson & Emali Johnson from Scottsdale.

• Jodie Andrews & Justin Eleveld, Daryl & Karen Pendrey from Launceston.

Premier League looms in 2025 as Magpies re-sign

BY PETER FISH

WITH THE Tasmanian Statewide League set to finish at the end of 2024, Scottsdale Football Club is setting its sights on a new competition.

In recent weeks NTFA presidents have met and examined a possible structure when and if Launceston and North Launceston re-join the competition.

The SFC board of directors has resolved to put in an expression of interest to be part of the premier league in 2025, and a written application will be sent to the NTFA by the end of September.

Once the clubs are determined for the premier league a further meeting of club representatives will be held early in 2024 to plan how the competition will be structured in 2025 and beyond.

This will include the number of divisions and other options including promotion and

relegation.

“Our footy might be finished for this year, but there is still plenty to do,” club president Cameron Moore said.

Despite a disappointing 2023 season, a group of players has already committed to playing for the club in 2024 - Joseph Krushka, Jacob Singline, Kyle Lanham, Bradley Whish-Wilson and Isaiah Burr have re-signed.

A member of the leadership group Kyle Lanham, and Director of Football Operations Marc Nunan, have both expressed confidence in the team’s future next year.

“We have a young group, and it’s great to see this group of players already recommitted for 2024,” Nunan said.

The club has already commenced a search for a senior coach and is very hopeful that Ethan Petterwood, who coached for the past four years, will stay on as a player.

2023 NENA honours

WHILE ACTION on the court was hot during the 2023 NENA season, it would not have been possible without those off it.

A number of volunteers have been recognised for their efforts, including Scottsdale’s Candice Wood, who received the NENA Coach Award and Volunteer Award.

A Coaching Certificate of Appreciation was presented to Danica Beeson and a Volunteer Certificate of Appreciation was awarded to Alana Keygan, although she was absent on the day when presentations were made.

The Junior Umpire Award went to Molly Fletcher and the Senior Umpire Award went to Lucy Partridge.

North-East Eightball

BY TED WHELAN

DOGS 6 – MAGPIES 3

For those not in the mix of evening goings on, I have been forwarded some notes on Eightball activities from along the coast.

Roster games are held as far away as Gladstone, being used by Winnaleah Magpies, as the hotel is closed at the moment.

One of our local teams, Kendall’s Dogs, made the trip up and after three games were three up and added one more to have a handy lead at the break.

The Magpies then gained a whiff of supper cooking and pinched the first doubles. But then the gasometer and the architect Cliff Millwood, plus Baxter and Adrian Farrell took the last two and handed the tea towels to the Magpies.

ROBINS 3 – BRANXHOLM 6

The hub at Ringarooma is to be commended on efforts fielding two sides and just last week I was lucky enough to witness them for the first time. All teams would do well to take a leaf out of their book as they kept together as a group, not like the opposition going outside to look at the stars. The Siberian outfit was away to a good start winning four straight but they were cracking,

which often makes the opposition dig their toes in which they did and took the next two singles but could only pick up one of the doubles. Williams stood tall as did Reynolds for the winners.

RINGAROOMA DEFEATED WELDBROUGH

Both these sides were on equal standings at the break. During the week I had heard on the Grape Vine via the Bush Telegraph that former Dad’s Army player, Boss Hayes, was seen getting fitted out for a hub outfit which he openly denied but I do know now where the truth lies. He was rested till the doubles but still didn’t get a tick beside his name. Scores were even at the break with Branch and Forsyths showing out for the hub, while Vaughn won two games for Weldborough, and Ronnie Apted and Nigel Bennett sealed the points for the hub.

KENDALLS 8 - S'DALE RSL 1

Looking at both these sides on paper they most certainly looked evenly matched and even Blind Freddie wouldn’t put a wager on it. The Killers have picked up a couple of handy players where as once they lacked discipline. Former player Rob Burr is now acting team leader and calls the shots or shows the door.

PlantFest

Saturday, 7th October

Gates Open 9:30am

Motorists be aware entrants will be crossing the highway

The Grounds of St Paul’s Springfield 35727 Tasman Highway Springfield 7260 Free entry + off street parking.

Enquiries: 0418 576 769

Pictured are the senior players who have re-committed for 2024. (Left) Joseph Krushka, Jacob Singline, Kyle Lanham, Bradley Whish-Wilson and Isaiah Burr

• Danica Beeson - Bridport.

• Molly Fletcher - Ringarooma.

• Lucy Partridge - Central Swifts. • Candice Wood.

Locals bound for WA in Tetrathlon Championships

THREE LOCAL equestrians are in the middle of their first National Tetrathlon Championship event, with a successful show-jumping session on the weekend.

Layla Oliver and Eliza McGregor from Ringarooma, and Zoe Devivo, from Karoola, are competing against pony club participants from across the country in the event, which is being held in Western Australia.

But because of the logistical and cost challenges of getting to the other side of the country, they competed in their show jumping via a virtual event held in Launceston with their performances videoed for judging.

They had to navigate a round, involving 16 jumps and two gates – but don’t yet know how they compared to their interstate counterparts.

They will soon head to Brigadoon, in the Swan Valley, to showcase their skills in the final three components of the Tetrathlon - pistol shooting, swimming and running.

They have been training at the pistol club in Launceston to master the art of shooting at a target using battery operated

laser pistols.

They have also been running training with Tess Moore in Scottsdale and swimming with Joanna White in Launceston.

Layla and Zoe are contesting the sub junior category and will be required to run 1km and swim 100m while Eliza is in the junior category and will run 2km and swim 200m.

They will know how they stack up against the rest of the country after the event finished on October 5. Meanwhile, a number of other local riders took part in different events at the Pony Club Australian National Championships also on the weekend.

Thea Brockett of Lilydale District Pony Club and Scottsdale’s Zoe Nichols took part in show-jumping and dressage while Kaitlyn Brockett contested the senior dressage event and Susan Nichols contested the Masters’ dressage.

Given their events were also contested virtually, results won’t be known for a number of months.

• Layla Oliver, 12, from Ringarooma.

• Thea Brockett of Lilydale District Pony Club.

• Kaitlyn Brockett of Lilydale District Pony Club.

• Susan Nichols.

• Zoe Nichols, 12 from North Scottsdale.