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• Grades 1 and 2 students in North-East schools have been getting a little extra-curricular tuition through the Footy in Schools program hosted by the Scottsdale Football Club and AFL Tasmania. Winnaleah pupils looking forward to their football class are: Kyle Baars, Christopher Makin, Axel Groves, Hudson Goninon, Lacey Singline, Aylah Harvey, Maya Groves, Indii Wagner, Ollie Starbright, Akira Boekelman and Jaylen Silver. MORE DETAILS OF THE PROGRAM ON PAGE 15.
JABS LAG CONCERN BY TONY SCOTT WITH three weeks till Tasmania’s borders reopen, concern has been raised about the level of Covid vaccinations in the North-East. The rate of vaccinations by local government area has Dorset almost 10 per cent behind the state average. Mayor Greg Howard is worried that unless there’s a pick-up in people rolling up their sleeves the area will be at big risk of a breakout of the virus. “Tasmania as a whole and more so we here in Dorset have been virtually unaffected by the virus, so people have become a bit blasé about the need for a jab. “I’m aware there are some in the community that are inclined to be anti-vaxers. “There are people who say it’s no worse than the flu, but that’s clearly not the case, and they’re often the people who don’t get a flu jab either. “Our older demographic, that’s more susceptible, is a real concern and needs to be protected.”
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Councillor Howard said he’d asked the State Government to consider extending the mobile vaccination clinics to Winnaleah and Scottsdale High Schools. “They generally don’t get as sick but younger people can catch Covid and they’re general close mixing means it can pass on to others quickly.
Unless there’s a pick-up in people rolling up their sleeves the area will be at big risk of a break-out of the virus. “In fact figures out of Canberra show the average age of new cases there is just seven years old.” Councillor Howard understood more than half of local 12 to 16 year olds have received a jab from either private or government clinics since they became eligible. But he said Health Minister Jeremy Rockliff had agreed to his request to see if a visit by the
mobile clinic could be organised. The State Government went further yesterday indicating the start for the next school year to allow for children aged five to 11 to be vaccinated. The Therapeutic Goods Administration is yet to approve a vaccine for use in that age group. However, Premier Peter Gutwein told State Parliament he understood parents' concerns, and assured that the Government would ensure all children aged five to 11 were able to be vaccinated before returning to school 2022. Mobile clinics providing the second dose of Pfizer vaccine will be in Bridport, Gladstone, Ringarooma and Winnaleah this week. Councillor Howard said about 200 people were treated during their first tour of the region. “When they get their second dose that will add about three per cent to those double vaccinated overall.” But he’s worried that percentage of a little more than 75 per cent last week was still
lagging behind the state’s double vaccinated rate of more than 84 per cent. The government is still hopeful of reaching a double vaccinated rate of 90 per cent before the borders open. “It would be good to get close to that rate in Dorset too,” Councillor Howard said. He said popular tourism places like Derby and Bridport were reporting bookings skyrocketing after mid December. “Even if people are immunised they can still have a high viral load and that could be deadly if they are coming to events like a wedding for instance. “Where you get a lot of people close together over a number of hours it would only take one carrier to infect 50 or 60 guests out of 100.” He said there was no intensive care unit at Scottsdale and he believed the Launceston unit could well be overwhelmed with a sudden big case load. Statistics showed that while vaccinated people could still be infected they were much less likely to become seriously ill.
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Government honours Forestry workers
At a Launceston ceremony, Minister for Forests, David Llewellyn presented 25 year service plaques to Forestry Commission employees. Local identities to receive the awards were Norm (Bluey) Rainbow, Sean Blake, Stephen Cassidy and Peter Duckworth. The Chief Commissioner, Mr Evan Rolley, said that the strength and success of the Forestry Commission has a lot to do with the effort and loyalty of the field staff. The four men join present and past residents who have also reached the 25-year mark with the Commission, including Garry Richardson, of St Helens, Philip Hay, at Branxholm, Graeme Venn, at Retreat, Graeme Campbell, at Launceston and Neil Denney, at Sheffield. 40 YEARS AGO | November 26, 1981
Cartage business sold
After 22 years in the trucking business, Mr Spencer Targett has sold out to Trevor and Dianne Cooper of Scottsdale. Mr Targett has retained his school bus contract and will continue to operate the Shell Service Station. He said that over many years in the business, he had a long association with the local vegetable factory and cartage contracts with Dewcrisp, Kraft Food, Wattie Pict and General Jones.The new owners will take over all Mr Targett’s contracts. 50 YEARS AGO | November 30, 1971
Scottsdale skier in rescue drama
Tasmanian champion skier, Tony Stonjek, of Scottsdale, was called in last Wednesday to help in the rescue of the stranded Victorian students on Cradle Mountain. Tony is the captain of the Ben Lomond Ski Patrol and was called in to assist when bad weather prevented walking teams from reaching the trapped party. Mr Stonjek and another skier, Bruce Longmore, of Hobart, who knew the area well, went on ahead of the rescue party to bring news of the six trapped students, who were without radio contact. Helicopter radio contact then took the students to high ground near Waterfall Hut. Mr Stonjek said the improved weather on Thursday completely saved the situation. Had the blizzard conditions prevailed the rescue would have been extremely difficult. Scottsdale High School teacher, Mr Mike Douglas, was also called in to assist, but was not needed after all. 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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UNSTATESMANLIKE ‘VITRIOL’ I am a reluctant letter writer, but after reading the opinion editorial piece by Greg Howard last week I feel I have no option. It is extremely disappointing that our Mayor cannot engage in reasoned debate without recourse to vitriol, insults and name-calling. I would expect more statesmanlike behaviour from our elected representatives. We may not agree with someone’s opinion, but we should always be tolerant of difference and respectful when putting our own point of view. Craig Searle Jetsonville
"handed to them on a platter" is an insult to the hard work and local investment from the men and women working in those businesses. He goes on to repeat many of the discredited claims that supporters of native forest logging traditionally fall back on when challenged. If Councillor Howard can only support one industry in our area - to the detriment of modern, environmentally friendly and sustainable ones that are providing jobs and tax dollars to both his and my local council of Break O’ Day, then he should move on and get out of the way of real change and progress. Councillor Howard should remember that he is paid to represent all of our interests, and not just the particular MAYOR DISAPPOINTS industry in which he continues to I was disappointed to read Dorset Mayor work today. Greg Howard's recent opinion piece in Chris Holden response to a call from more than 180 St Helens Tasmanian tourist businesses to end native forest logging in our state. FLOAT WELL DONE His claims that Derby tourism operators Congratulations and thanks to Messrs who signed the letter "contributed little Hayden and McCann, their helpers, and to their own success" and that it was all participants, for bringing back the
Derby River Derby, a highlight of the area so many of us were accustomed to enjoy. Derby indeed has history, both past and recent, that has defined it, but has been on the extreme back burner for long enough. If local committee support was inadequate in 2017, it was probably a measure of the exodus of residents from the township. But now, there are welcome signs of the new residents re-forming "community" Getting the whole show back will be difficult until sufficient of the riverside park areas are restored to public use, which will require a No Camping space between the courts (netball & tennis) and the river; and by implication, camping spaces elsewhere. Perhaps the old swimming pool and picnic area, now overgrown, beside the highway, and between the two bridges, could be restored. It was a great place for a picnic, and no doubt the bikers would find it a good place to cool off. Mary Schramm Ringarooma
Vandals target new pool BY TONY SCOTT THE yet-to-open redeveloped Scottsdale Aquatic Centre is the latest target of vandals in the town. At least three people were captured on surveillance cameras wandering through the recreation grounds towards the pool complex late last week. They are seen carrying and letting off fire extinguishers. Later fire extinguishers and a bicycle were found thrown into the pool, windows smashed at the kiosk and graffiti on the new waterslide. Dorset Mayor Greg Howard said the council was getting exasperated by the vandalism. The $7 million dollar redevelopment of the pool is due to be formally opened next
Wednesday with a gala public opening on Saturday December 4. But the council’s Director of Works and Infrastructure, Dwaine Griffin, said if any damage was done to the pool infrastructure it would have to be closed until repaired. “We’ve got to ensure the health and safety of the pool users, so if parts had to be replaced there could be quite a delay, as there is with many deliveries of that nature at the moment.” He said advice had been sought from police again about how areas might be protected from vandals’ attention. Sergeant Brent O’Mahony said an option canvassed with the council had been the issuing of trespass notices. “Police are conducting an investigation and identifying some people of interest
from the surveillance footage. “If trespass notices are issued we have power to ensure compliance and they can be made retrospective. “But I want to reiterate we support good and appropriate community behaviour.” A trespass notice could be made for a number of designated council-controlled areas and would be in force for 12 months. Councillor Howard said targeting a community asset like the new pool was nonsensical. “I hope that a bit of peer pressure builds on these people and they see they’re threatening something the whole community benefits from. “The new pool is a $7 million asset that should not be put at risk by this sort of anti social behaviour.”
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HoT press To the energetic young men who filled the potholes leading to the boat ramp at Big Musselroe Bay. It’s made launching and retrieving craft a more comfortable, convenient and safer procedure. For what seems to be common practice of leaving roadworks speed limit signs out many weeks after any work might have been completed. Authorities argue it is to allow new work to settle, but there’s a case that it encourages drivers to ignore the signs, like those who dismissed the boy who cried wolf.
• Smashed windows despite their toughened glass at the pool kiosk.
• Surveillance camera image of three figures, one carrying a fire extinguisher.
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• Three people near the swimming pool letting off extinguishers.
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Golf club plans sell-off BY TONY SCOTT THE BRIDPORT Golf Club is proceeding with a proposal to sell off a section of its grounds for residential development. The plan to subdivide about 10 hectares to the south of the course has been around since 2014. A vote of members more recently decided to push ahead with the plan. But club captain Dale Edmunds said the decision included that the land would be cut from the course’s title and sold to a developer who could then proceed with a residential project. “It’s not our core business and we didn’t want to get into trouble with the complexity that will be involved.” He believes there’s room for more than 50 blocks of less than 1000 square metres each, many facing directly onto Sandy Points Road and with the option of an internal horseshow shaped access street, possibly with some culde-sacs connecting to it. “Both sewerage and water service lines should be able to extend to the area, because they both come right to the club’s entrance at the top of the hill.
•Golf Club committee member Lindy Lockhart and club captain Dale Edmunds peruse subdivision plans near the fourth green overlooking the proposed residential area. “So we’re looking at a quality development with blocks big enough to fit all your toys on without being too big to manage.” He said there had already been approaches from prospective developers. Club committee member Lindy Lockhart
said the recent property market in Bridport had helped convince them to blow the dust off the plans that had been around for seven or eight years. “Bridport is starting to run out of areas for new housing and the aspect here is nice over
the farmland and sea views to the west.” The Club brought the land it had previously leased from Parks and Wildlife Service for less than $50,000 more than 20 years ago. Mr Edmunds said apart from the ninehole course it had a further eight hectares of undeveloped scrub north west of the course. That could be used to extend the number of holes making up the course, but that’s unlikely in the foreseeable future given the demands on volunteers to maintain the existing course. He said the members had been unanimous in not being involved in the development project after selling the parcel of land. “They wanted to pre-empt getting into any sort of financial trouble, as has happened in some places.” He expects much of the proceeds of the sale to be invested with about a third to be used to upgrade some equipment and infrastructure at the club. But it will still be sometime before any of the blocks are available. It’s still likely to take four or five months to complete the sale of the 10 hectares to a developer, who will take up to four or five years to complete the subdivision project.
TOURISM REVIVAL READY BY TAYLOR CLYNE WITH the Tasmanian border opening date nearing North-East hospitality businesses are preparing for a revival close to two years in the making since the pandemic outbreak. And thanks to the State Governments Regional Hospitality Revival Fund a $1,500 spend is up for grabs to help tourism businesses maximise their opportunities of attracting visitors to the region once again. Five enterprises have successfully gained the funds with the pool remaining open until December 2 for others to take up the offer. Casa Pinocchio owners Scott and Birgit McKillop of Branxholm are one of the recipients who have used the funding for new signage and seating.
“It’s a really positive thing for a micro business like ours,” Mr McKillop said. “We used it for signage to make our presence more visible, professional and vibrant from the road – our logo really stands out more now it looks really great. “We also purchased some further outdoor tables; with COVID we are limited with seating inside so including more tables out the front it gives us the ability to dine more patrons and with daylight savings its even a great space coming into summer for the overflow.” Mr McKillop said everyone is expecting a busy summer with the borders opening, “We all can’t wait for it,” he said. Minister for Tourism, Hospitality and Events Sarah Courtney said regional businesses have been some of the hardest
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hit by COVID-19 restrictions and border closures “Eligible businesses can apply for funding to assist meet the costs associated with live performances, event staging, minor works, marketing and promotion, new staff uniforms, signs and equipment as well as website upgrades or other initiatives that contribute to the revival of their business and help bring visitors into their region,” Ms Courtney said. Applying to the program is a quick and straight forward two stage process via website: www.business.tas.gov.au by December 2, 2021. Other successful local applicants include The Hub - pizza and beer, Scottsdale Art • Tourism CASA: Casa Pinocchio owners Scott Gallery Café, Anabel’s of Scottsdale and and Birgit McKillop are looking forward to a busy Darby-Norris Distillery. summer when the boarders open on December 15.
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Schoolies reunite 10 years on A REUNION of Scottsdale High School leavers of 10 years ago attracted a couple of dozen former classmates at Bridport on Saturday. Stories were swapped and time spent catching up on happenings since schooldays by those attending. The event was organised by local Georgie Robinson partly at the suggestion of Steven Irwin, who was among the several who returned for the night from their home bases further afield. • Craig Jones, Zoe Kettle and Jesse Holbein renew acquaintances.
• Old school mates Haydn Butterworth, Steven Irwin and Brad Woolley.
• Ready for reunion Georgie Robinson, Lucinda Scott, Claire Holmes with Phil Holmes.
• Reuniting Kiannah McDougall, Jed Saville and James Cox.
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Forestry plans explained at Derby PLANNING staff from forest manager Sustainable Timber Tasmania have been on the streets of Derby explaining its plans for harvesting two production coupes in the area. The agency said a team of four representatives from its forest operations division spent a day last week going door to door in the town. They also visited some businesses in Weldborough, Branxholm and Scottsdale talking to people and distributing a twopage leaflet setting out the harvesting plans and methods for two coupes to the east of the main nest of the Blue Derby mountain bike trails The organisation said a common theme during the consultation had been a perception that a lot of mistruths were circulating about just what was being planned but people were engaged when the locally-based staff explained what would happen. The coupes in question will be more
than 50 metres away from any trails, they won’t be clearfelled and will be resown to native forest with seed collected from the site. Sustainable Timber Tasmania General Manager Conservation and Land Management Suzette Weeding said Sustainable Timber Tasmania remains committed to working with the tourism industry for the benefit of local communities and the mutual benefit of both industries. “Sustainable Timber Tasmania proudly supports and works alongside small and large tourism operators and businesses across the state. “It actively manages land that is used for tourism operations, while managing and maintaining roads to support and facilitate access to attractions and experiences,” Ms Weeding said. “This collaboration between Sustainable Timber Tasmania and the Dorset Council has resulted in the
acclaimed Blue Derby mountain bike trails being established on production forest land. “The trail network exists because of the positive and supportive actions and Sustainable Timber Tasmania is proud of this history and its contribution to the success and growth of Derby. “This collaboration has also enabled Hollybank Wilderness Adventures and Tahune Adventures, two of Tasmania’s stand out tourism businesses, to operate and co-exist with production forest land. “Mountain biking, walking, fishing and orienteering are just a few examples of the large cohort of businesses, operators and event managers that we continue to work alongside for joint successful outcomes. “Sustainable Timber Tasmania also recognises the important contribution of Permanent Timber Production Zone land adjacent and neighbouring the extensive Tasmanian Reserve System,” Ms Weeding said.
STEPS TAKEN ON NEW FOOTPATH PROJECT WORK is underway on building a new footpath connecting the rural residential area of Port Hills to the Bridport village. Dorset Council’s Works and Infrastructure director Dwaine Griffin, said the $60,000 project should be completed by the end of next week. He said the path, which could be used by cyclists and pedestrians, had been suggested by Councillor Leonie Stein after approaches from local residents particularly parents who said their
children would use it to get to and from school. There had been plenty of positive feedback since the work started. The initiative would provide a big improvement in safety of walkers in the area with heavy traffic regularly using that section of the Sandy Points Road. It will connect the Port Hills access road to existing footpaths from Maxwell Street to the town centre of Bridport and beyond.
Ideas invited for banks taskforce A FEDERAL Government taskforce is encouraging public submissions to its deliberations on how to maintain banking services in regional areas. The Regional Banking Taskforce is being co-chaired by Assistant Treasurer Michael Sukkar and Nationals Senator Perin Davey. Mr Sukkar said insights from the submissions will help the Taskforce better understand the impacts of branch closures and how Australians are accessing banking services. “They will also help improve banking services and accessibility where branches have closed. “These submissions will build on the discussions held between senior representatives of banks and other key stakeholders at the Taskforce’s first meeting on November 9 in Sydney.” More information is available through the treasury.gov.au website. Submissions are invited by email to regionalbanking@treasury.gov.au or by mail to: Secretariat, Regional Banking Taskforce, Financial System Division, The Treasury, Langton Crescent, Parkes ACT 2600. The consultation process will be open for four weeks with submissions closing on December 18, 2021.
Theatre North presents a one-person Christmas treat of the highest calibre
Charles Dickens Reads
A Christmas Carol Featuring Michael Edgar as Charles Dickens Produced and Directed by Peter Hammond
A new Christmas tradition for lovers of theatre. Scottsdale: Mechanics’ Institute I Sun 28 Nov, 4,30pm Rowella Community Hall I Sat 04 Dec, 4.30pm Devonport: RANT Arts I Sun 05 Dec, 4.30pm Launceston: Earl Arts Centre I Fri 10 & Sat 11 Dec, 7pm Tickets priced from $13 - $25 • Council workers level a section of the new footpath on Sandy Points Road.
• The formed and compacted path leading towards Bridport.
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Charity ride buzzes Bridport • The charity riders about to reboard their wasps to depart Bridport John Davidson, Robert Bertoz, Andrew Colrain, Heidi Robnik, Colin Dean, John Xintavelonis.
A SWARM of “wasps” buzzed through Bridport last week as part of a Statewide fundraising adventure. A Hobart-based group of Vespa motor scooter owners threw support behind the Ride for Eddie with their distinct yellow and black scooters with similarly coloured support vehicles. Eddie McDonald is the grandson of ride organiser Colin Dean and lives with a rare condition preventing muscle control and even speech. The ride aims to raise enough to buy a six-seater van with a wheelchair lift to cope with four-year old Eddie as he grows and becomes too heavy for parents to carry. For more information or to donate visit rideforeddie.org.
Dental bus at Winnaleah
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FIELD STUDY WORKING BEE FRUITFUL HARD working volunteers have breathed new life into the Field Study Centre at Mt Cameron over the weekend with a string of improvements made. The Scottsdale High School publicly thanked Craig Searle, Dave Waldron, Ray Van Engen, Jeff Jennings, Gary Underhill, Geoff Saville, Paul Tucker, Neil Van Veldhuizen, Murat Djakic and Bruce Scott. And made special mention to Wayne Johnson of Derby with his excavator and Roger Forsyth from Anson's Bay with his septic truck. The community people built a new retaining wall, pumped the septic, cut firewood, installed new toilet doors, cleaned the flue and firebox, slashed around the obstacle course, and replaced road culverts and road damage. The facility is looking immaculate ready for attending school groups.
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• A new culvert goes in at the study centre.
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Training delivered to remote site
DELIVERING training to workers at remote sites can be a challenge, but it’s one regularly faced and overcome by Huon Aquaculture, which operates at isolated locations like the Millybrook hatchery at Upper Esk on the South Esk River. The company has a policy of keeping staff abreast of industry standards. That meant some tricky logistical hurdles had to be cleared to deliver a seven-day crane and dogging licence course. Having to certify five staff across two shifts, trainer Peter Martin towed his caravan up to the site for a week-long stay in a spectacular workplace. Millybrook hatchery manager Matt Collins said that it was a great opportunity his staff to upgrade their qualifications and ensure compliance with the recently updated national safety standards. “The dogging component was challenging, but Peter was great, and he got us all through the course successfully.” Operating a crane is not as simple as climbing up into the cab and swinging away, it involves applying mathematical calculations in conjunction with lift plans and load charts to determine radius requirements and relevant lifting gear and both operators and doggers are also
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• Millybrook hatchery staff ready for crane training, Matt Collins, Rodney Bailey, Will Clark, Danielle Zanetto, Justin Grandfield, and trainer Peter Martin. required to have a thorough understanding of Commonwealth, state and territory Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislation and safe work procedures. After the completion of the Huon takeover by JBS last week a statement was released saying JBS was thrilled at
the positive reception and engagement it had received from the Huon team. “We look forward to working with them to strengthen the business, supporting a significant number of direct and indirect jobs, export opportunities and economic growth for Tasmania.”
A STAGE show that is becoming a northern tradition will open its five-performance season at Scottsdale’s Mechanics’ Institute Hall on Sunday November 28. Launceston’s Theatre North is to present Michael Edgar in the guise of one of English literatures best known and loved, Charles Dickens, as he reads the well-known story of Scrooge, Marley and Tiny Tim – A Christmas Carol. Michael Edgar has a long-standing interest in the works of Dickens. He is very well-known to Tasmanian audiences having performed with many northern companies, as well as for the Melbourne Theatre Company. He was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Theatre Council of Tasmania in 2016. The performance will tour Rowella and Devonport after Scottsdale before two shows in Launceston. Theatre North’s Programs Manager Stuart Loone said the show had an enthusiastic reponse last year. “We decided then that we would reprise the show around Christmas time each year – something of a new tradition for people who love fine theatre and excellent story telling.” The one-actor show runs for just over an hourand-a-half including an interval. The Scottsdale performance starts at 4.30pm. “Michael is up there with no costume changes, no lighting – but he creates a richly detailed world around him. “We can see Tiny Tim, Marley, Scrooge and the ghosts by the power of his performance alone,” Mr Loone said. The show is directed by well-known thespian Peter Hammond, with sound design by Chris Jackson from IO Performance. All tickets are available at www.theatrenorth.com.au
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Gladstone pub in for chops WOODCHOPPING is returning to Gladstone for the first time in eight years combined with a street party throughout the day on Saturday December 4. The chopping carnival is being run by the North-East Axemen’s Association with naming rights sponsorship from Woolnorth Renewables Musselroe Wind Farm. Entries have rolled in for the competition, coming a week after the Winnaleah chops and with prize money of $1750 for each of the three standing handicap events for 20 cm, 25 cm and 30 cm blocks. It will be a grassroots community event being organised largely by the new local publicans Cathy and Bob Willis. After taking over the Gladstone Hotel in July the couple say they’ve been “blown away” by the community
support they’ve been shown. “We’ve already had a few events and we just want to make the pub a hub and focus for community activities,” Mrs Willis said. The street in front of the hotel is to be closed for the chopping carnival from 8am till 5pm and they’re hoping to attract 500 to 1000 people. “We’ll have a jumping castle for the kids, the Future Links community group will have some food stalls, a coffee van, we’ll have live music from our local muso Aaron Worker who will plan and sing live as well do some DJ performance,” Mr Willis said. There will also be a display of some classic cars and motorbikes at either end of the blocked off street. Gold coin donations will go to the Rural Alive and Well organisation, which has also
got behind the carnival. The day is only the latest and biggest event the hotel has hosted for the community. “We had a great live music night with Whisky Rose for the November long weekend with people camping in the back paddock too,” Mr Willis said. “We’ve got a Mexican night with a prize for best dressed.” Mrs Willis said the pub was building its support with locals and visitors alike, particularly campers at Musselroe and Ansons Bays. “We do counter meals from Thursday to Sunday and we’ll make that seven days a week with a new menu in Summer. “We’ve got eight fantastic staff including a couple of cooks, who do a great job and to make sure people are well fed with good
•Bob Willis accepts a beer from wife Cathy at Kizza’s Bar. seasonal and local food.” The hotel operate a TAB facility in the bar that is being renamed Kizza’s bar in memory of Mrs Willis’ son Kieran Whitehouse, killed in a crash in the North West earlier this year.
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Spring day for ponies BY TAYLOR CLYNE THE sun shone brightly as riders, parents and their ponies ventured out for a day of activities at the North-Eastern Pony Club’s (NEPC) annual gymkhana. The popular event is usually run in mid winter and therefore is appropriately named the Winter Woollies Gymkhana, but due to wet weather was postponed until spring hoping for sunshine. And the wishes were met with a glorious day and more than 30 entries of which 14 were topsy riders. NEPC president Danielle Carins said it was pleasing to see old and new faces. “We ran the event as a jumping qualifier for those wanting to qualify for the Pony Club Tasmania State Jumping Championships. “Helmut and Anne Rechberger ran the • Eliza McGregor of Ringarooma flying over a jump. jumping events as the course designer and judge,” she said. Riders travelled from as far as Carrick and St Helens with several riders also attending from neighbouring club, Lilydale Pony Club. The fancy dress in the topsy ring was certainly a highlight of the day with terrific thought and execution shown in the ring. “A big thank you to our sponsors Horseland for donating rider goody bags and to Elders and Nutrien for donating feed bags for champion prizes. “Parry Property donated bottled water and Dorset Dog and Car Wash donated the plastic arena chain,” Mrs Carins said. Those interested in becoming a member are encouraged to pop in for a look at the upcoming festive rally on December 11. “You can join us for lunch and have a look at what we are about, our slogan for the club is riding and learning together.” NEPC will be holding their summer camp on January 20-22, non-members are welcome to join in with day insurance options available. Images are thanks to Isabelle Wynwood Photography and Kim Oliver. • Isaac and his mum Kirsty Neilly in costume for the topsy ring.
NEW CONSULTING DAY AT THE NESM HOSPITAL We have a new visiting day in Scottsdale. From October we will be visiting the NESM Hospital on every second Friday. We are able to see all patients from around 4 years old, including private, eligible pensioners and Veterans Affairs card holders. New clients and second opinions welcome. Please call our Launceston clinic for appointments.
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• Piper-Rose Parry riding Summer.
• Layla Oliver of Ringarooma on Poppy.
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Beach clean-up coming BY TAYLOR CLYNE
• Mo Makitae of Bridport emptying the rubbish he collected at last year’s event. Image: Nic Betts.
POPULAR coastal clean-up is nearing the North-East shores with the Bridport Hotel keen to announce the annual community event is set for Sunday December 19. Clean our Coast now in its third year takes a little time out of volunteers’ morning to clean up beach litter along the foreshores of Bridport and in turn raise awareness around pollution and the way to protect the ecosystem well into the future. Bridport Hotel’s Erin Martello said they are striving to do their bit in taking care of our home. “Our ocean regulates climate, is home for countless creatures, is a major food source and our actions heavily influence our oceans health. Plastic straws, cigarette butts, and bits of plastic are very common to find on our beautiful coast lines,” she said. “We as a team have made various changes to our practices to be more eco-friendly and we thrive on using our platform to create community events that better our home.” The free event encourages all ages to take part. The day will kick off at 10am and will be led
by brewery representative Scott Hill. “Volunteers are asked to gather on the Bridport Hotel deck to register their details and grab their Byron Bay Brewery clean up kit. “The kit contains two eco-friendly rubbish bags, and a Byron Bay Brewery Cap. “Volunteers and staff will then set off to any preferred location in Bridport and begin collecting rubbish.”
Plastic straws, cigarette butts, and bits of plastic are very common to find on our beautiful coast lines Meeting back at the Hotel by 12pm for the disposal of waste, a barbecue lunch, live music and a complimentary sponsored Byron Bay Brewery beer or family friendly beverage. “Cleaning up our beach creates a coast that is hygienic and aesthetically pleasing for both our residents and tourists when visiting. “We encourage people to work together and attend they day.” For more information phone 6356 1114.
Great show for cattle handlers NORTH EASTERN EVENTS CALENDAR 2021 Every Monday
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• Loaves and Fishes
• Purple Frog Art and Craft
Food Relief – DCH
– Scottsdale Men’s Shed
• Polliwog Playgroup – DCH
• Heart Walking Group
– Bridport – DCH • Tai Chi – NCC • CWA craft morning – Bridport Hall
Reserve Champion Supreme Exhibit as well as taking all top three places in the Angus heifer breed class, winning the Angus cow class, reserve champion in the interbreed junior pairs and placings in the junior cattle handlers competition. The team thanked volunteers Nicole and Daniel Smith and Matthew and Brent Cassidy for their help with transporting the cattle and equipment.
November 27 Annual Pub Chop – Winnaleah Hotel November 30 Ringarooma Primary Garden Walk – Ringarooma Hall
Every Tuesday • Ringarooma Craft Group – Ringarooma Community Hub • Jetsonville Playgroup – Jetsonville • Scottsdale Strutters Walking Group – DCH Every Wednesday • Community Singing – NCC • Polliwog Playgroup – DCH
THE Stronach View cattle handling team from Scottsdale High School finally got to attend the first show competition for the year at Westbury recently. The team of 10 students exhibited seven Angus cattle with some outstanding results. They included ribbons for the Grand Champion Senior Female and Grand Champion Female and
December 10 Late night shopping – Scottsdale December 12 Rotary Dorset Christmas Celebration – Scottsdale Recreation Ground
Every Thursday • Tai Chi – NCC • Awesome Dorset Walkers Scottsdale – DCH • Out and About – DCH • Coffee drop in centre – The Haven
• Big ribbon winners Quarterway Josepha and Three Mile, the grand champion senior female and grand champion female, Sophie led by Jacob Doohan and Adara Hall.
• Second placed Three Mile Rose with handler Molly Fletcher.
• A’jana Smith spruces up her entry before entering the show ring.
• Getting set for competition is Tru Tulloch.
December 16 Christmas Disco – Mechanics Hall Scottsdale December 18 Friends of St Paul’s Springfield Carols – Springfield Hall
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• Shakira Coker-Williams prepares an entry for the show ring.
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What’s happening in Derby? Sustainable Timber Tasmania is working alongside the Dorset Council, tourism operators, local businesses and the mountain bike community to foster long-term growth in Derby and firmly position the town as a premier mountain bike destination in Tasmania.
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Sustainable Timber Tasmania has taken a fresh look at its role to support Derby’s exciting future.
The organisation takes its responsibility as a forest manager seriously and remains committed to pursuing a shared ambition - to support and enhance a sustainable economy and community.
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GARDEN WALK Tuesday November 30 Meet Ringarooma Hall at 9.30 morning tea and lucky door prize Free bus to gardens $20 per person Lunch served at 1.30, raffle drawn, plant sale CONTACT Ringarooma Primary School 6353 2271
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PUBLIC NOTICES SCOTTSDALE GOLF CLUB AGM to be held on Saturday, 4 December 2021 at 4.00pm at the Clubhouse Business: – Acceptance of Annual Reports and Financials for 2020/2021 – Election of Office Bearers for 2020/2021 – Adoption of Rewritten Constitution as displayed in the Clubhouse Other Business as accepted by the President David Clough Public Officer
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dorset council NOTICE OF COUNCIL MEETINGS 2022 Council at its Meeting held on Monday 15 November 2021, adopted the following Council Meeting dates for 2022. Meetings are scheduled on the third Monday of each month at 6:00 pm (with the exception of April and June), at Scottsdale, except where an alternative location is specified: Monday 17 January Monday 18 July Monday 21 February (Pioneer) Monday 15 August Monday 21 March (Derby) Monday 19 September
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ABOUT US Lords Hotel is a locally owned and operated business in Scottsdale, nestled in the heart of North East Tasmania. We offer classic counter meals, entertainment and accommodation in our Hotel and Motel. Our services include a fully stocked bar, Keno, Gaming, TAB facilities and function room hire. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE – Any certificates or qualifications an advantage – Previous kitchen experience an advantage TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES – Cooking and preparing food for service – Cooking and plating food during service – Cleaning kitchen and equipment – Washing dishes and kitchen equipment – Must be willing to work weekends, some public holidays and evening shifts BENEFITS Be a part of a team environment within a vibrant and growing locally owned business. APPLICATION Please apply via email, to king.george2@outlook.com, with your resume and cover letter. Applications close 5pm Friday, December 3, 2021.
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MANNALARGENNA DAY FESTIVAL The Directors and Circle of Elders of Melythina Tiakana Warrana Aboriginal Corporation are delighted to invite you and your family to join us on Saturday 4th December 2021 at Tebrakunna/ Little Musselroe Bay. (Please note new location- travel past the Tebrakunna Visitors Centre towards the beach, venue on the left hand side just prior to the turning circle.)
Taster plate portion of cultural food will be available. Taster plates will be available but please consider bringing other options, as there will be limitations, particularly to special dietary requirements. A COVID-19 sign in procedure will be in place on the dayplease do not attend if you are unwell. This is a respectful, family-friendly and culturally safe event. All are welcome. No alcohol or drugs permitted. Further information is available on the MTWAC Facebook page and via the website. Enquiries to Jo 0488 008 999 (south) or Melissa 0499 518 536 (north)
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seaside villagers. Bridport is hosting a Farmers’ Day tournament on Wednesday November 24 with many teams from other clubs. It should be a great social day’s competition with bowlers of widely divergent levels of experience. The Bridport community bowls competition is coming up again with a six-week season to start in early January. Games will be played each Wednesday with teams in the running for a trophy. Competition rules allow for teams of three with no more than one member a regular club bowler. People interested in taking part should register their teams with Trevor Davis (0418 133 492) before the end of the year.
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BRIDPORT division one lawn bowlers travelled to North Launceston with a win on Maxine Monson's rink against M Singh securing Bridport two points for the day. Saturday’s Premier Division travelled to Launceston Bowls Club and again had a win on Maxine Monson's rink with a great day had by Joshua Glover followed up by Colleen Davis and Lawrence Archer. Almost till the end of the game Bridport looked as though it might take out the 12 points, but LBC had other ideas, beating Eddie Walker by 14 and Chris Walker by two. Division four travelled to Longford on Saturday for more than just the open garden weekend the town was hosting. But the Northern Midlands outfit proved too strong for the
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HOME RINK DOES THE TRICK SCOTTSDALE’S lawn bowlers used their home ground knowledge to their advantage in the divisions two and four matches last week. The division four team played a draw with Longford at 59 shots each and division two thrashed George Town 87 to 36. Ray Charlton’s four rink came from behind to win 21 – 16, Russell Brown’s rink lost by 4 shots 19 – 23 and Kylie Blackwell’s was defeated by just one shot 19 – 20. In division two Scottsdale accounted for George Town, with Graeme Walsh and Danny Nichols rinks walking away with easy wins 37 – 6 and 32 – 10, while Mike Hansell’s rink had a real close tussle all day to just go down by 2 shots 18 – 20. On Saturday division one played West Launceston at Scottsdale winning 71 – 63. Graeme Walsh, Craig Bennett, Helen Pola and Cindy Walsh won 25 – 16. Wayne Churchill, Danny Nichols, Arch Ranson and Nerina Hansell won 30 – 23 while Mike Hansell with Peter Fogarty, Lindsay Petterwood and John Dennis went down by 8 shots 16 – 24. Division three played George Town at Scottsdale and won 71- 62. Mervyn Chilcott, Kath Ginn, Alan Styles and Barney Wise won 35 – 20, Trevor Jessop,
Vilma Fogarty, Athol Johnson and Barry Sonter won 24 – 21. Barry Dennis, Kevin Coates, Jan Foster and Tony Williams went down 12 – 21. Division six played at North Launceston
and won 60 – 45. Ray Charlton, Kylie Blackwell, Pat Duffy and John Rogers were the run away rink winning 26 – 8, Geoff Petterwood, Malvin Lohrey, Ruth Sutton and David Ezzy played
well and won 23 – 14 while Nigel Chorley’s rink were defeated 11 – 23. After the good work by the regular club bowlers it will be down to the community players in the competition starting tonight.
• Divison one player Craig Bennett delivers to help Scottsdale to an eightshot win over West Launceston.
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NORTH EASTERN PONY CLUB Winter Woollies/Spring Gymkhana HACK Champion: K Brockett, Badger. Reserve: A Fazackerley, Merlyn. GALLOWAY Champion: C.Carins, Archerville Jazz Dancer. Reserve: T Brockett, Rahni. PONY Champion: Z Nichols, Coolinda Park Hotshot. Reserve: H Carins, Jameta Park Thorn In My Side. SMALL PONY Champion: L Oliver, Poppy Reserve: E McGregor, Duster Buster. TOPSY ON-LEAD Champion: K Cassidy, Calli. Reserve: M Boekelman. TOPSY OFF-LEAD Champion: M Parry, Shanameer Buffy. Reserve: M Heazlewood, Griff RIDER Champion: A Fazackerley, Merlyn. Reserve: K.Brockett, Badger. JUMPING Champion: K Neilly, KP White Feather. Reserve: K Brockett, Badger. GAMES Champion: Z Nichols, Coolinda Park Hotshot. Reserve: May Tyson, Heidi. GOLF Bridport Golf Club Wednesday November 17,2021 Stroke/3rd round championships Day's event: Winner: K Cuthbertson 75;
Runner Up: L Noonan 76, NTP 1/10: R Taylor. Longest Putt 3/12: R Taylor. Putting: J Atkinson 30 c/b R Taylor. 9-Hole winner: J Millwood 46.5. Championships - A Grade: R Taylor 235; B Grade: J Atkinson 250; C Grade: L Noonan 283. 45-hole nett aggregate: K Cuthbertson 185. Putting over Champs: R Taylor 75. Next week: Fun Day. Saturday November 20, 2021. North-East Glass Day Ladies: M Hall 36, J Atkinson 33, L Noonan 33 N/Pin 1/10: M Hall. Men: X Nicholls 37, C Nicholls 36, D Bird 34. N/Pin 1/10: D Bird; 6/15: D Bird Longest Putt 9/18: X Nicholls Les Jessup Memorial Trophy Men: X Nicholls; Ladies: M Hall Next week: Statewide Independent Wholesalers 2-ball ambrose (men or mixed) 10 for 10:30 shotgun start. Sunday November21, 2021 Danny and Scott’s 3-ball ambrose S Hill, T Milne J Sarich 58 7/8; D Freeland, K Davies, P Wootton 60; T Winburn, A Bartlett, J Porteos 60 ½; P Champion. S Crawford, M Giles 61 1/3. Longest Putt 9/18 S Hill N/Pin 1/10 A Wright; 6/15 D Crawford; 3/12 (2nd shot) S Hill.
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Moorina Golf Club Saturday November 20, 2021 Stableford: J Balfe 42, L Rattray 37, T Taylor 36. Nearest Pin: 5/14 J Kalisch. Longest Putt: 9/18 D Rattray. Next Sunday November 28 Play off day. Ringarooma Golf Cluib Sunday November 21, 2021 W Burr Trophy Stableford: Winner P Watt 40 pts, Dan Walsh 35, M Summers 33. Good Sports: D Walsh 20 pts. NTP 7&16 S Burr. NTP 9&18 M Summers. Next Week Scottsdale F C 4-person ambrose.
C Grade Nett winner : Tim Fletcher 68; Runner-up: Kevin Wagner 72. Balls Down the Line: B Grade: C Grade Jonny Crocker David Knight Anders Loren Bill Fahey Peter Rolle Jasper Krushka 1st and 10th (B Grade) Gareth Delaney (C Grade) Kirk Wagner 5th and 14th (B Grade) Tim Johnson (C Grade) Jonny Crocker
Alyse Natoba. MVP: Hollie Viney. A Grade Winnaleah 39 d Derby 38 Best – Winnaleah; Brittney Farrell, Emma Steel, Robekah McDougall. Derby: Tarin Robinson, Bree Mountney, Shanay Crichton. MVP: Robekah McDougall. 12/u Ringarooma 26 d Bridport 9 Best – Ringarooma: Abby Samec, Amelia Carter, Maddy Fletcher. Bridport: Grace Cuthbertson, Mia Bishop, Elsie Burke. MVP: Abby Samec 16/u Bridport 37 d Central Swifts Blue 10 Best – Bridport: Asha Milne, Ava Beeson, Emily Arnold. Central Swifts Blue:- Tara Lette, Jordan Harris, Adara Hall MVP: Asha Milne.
Sunday November 21, 2021 B Grade nett Winner: Robert Kerrison 75; Runner-up: Mitchell Reeve 78. C Grade nett winner : Mark Dobson 74 c/b; Runner-up: David Knight 74 and Balls Down the Line: B Grade C Grade B and C Grade Championship of Patric Grice Dale Petterd Tasmania played at the Brendan Fox Robbie Dodson Scottsdale Golf Club Jock Ferguson Jasper Krushka November 20 and 21, 2021 1st and10th (B Grade) Gareth Delaney B Grade Champion: Robert Kerrison 165; (C Grade) Tim Johnson Runner-up: John Bosworth 181 5th and 14th (B Grade) John Bosworth Grand Final Games Wednesday Handicap Winner: Robert Kerrison 149; (C Grade) David Wood November 24 Runner-up: Jock Ferguson155. 5.00pm 12u: Central Swifts v C Grade Champion: David Knight 181; Ringarooma NETBALL Runner-up: Jasper Krushka 187 6.30pm 16u: Central Swifts Red v Prelimary finals Handicap Winner: David Knight 147; Bridport runner-up: Tim Fletcher 150. B Grade: Derby 40 d Ringarooma 23 Grand Finals Friday night November 26 Saturday November 20, 2021 Best – Derby: Abbie Davey, Rebecca B Grade: Bridport v Derby B Grade Nett winner: Robert Kerrison Singline, Hollie Viney. C/B 74 nett; Runner-Up: Jock Ferguson. Ringarooma: Lacey Cassidy, Lara Rowe, A Grade: Central Swifts Red v Winnaleah
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Locals top hole in titles
• Locals Robert Kerrison and David Knight celebrate their wins in the B and C grades State golf championships. BY TONY SCOTT A NUMBER of players from prestigious golf clubs, like Royal Hobart and Tasmania, were shown up by the locals in the Tasmanian B and C grades championships at Scottsdale over the weekend. A field of 46 golfers teed off for the titles with local players using their knowledge of the tight lay-out to their advantage. Scottsdale members Robert Kerrison won the B grade and David Knight the C grade title after 36 holes of competition over the two days. It was the 21st time Scottsdale had hosted the C grade title but the first for the B grade after Oatlands decided not to proceed. The dominance of locals has borne out throughout the years with only a couple of outsiders taking the C grade title home. The entry numbers were on a par with previous years rather than having extras, given the added division. Competition administrator David Clough said, while Scottsdale was rated among the easier courses to play, it had its challenges too. “We don’t have the big long drives that some of the big courses have, but players need a bit of finesse to get around. “There were some of them that want to come back and take a chainsaw to some of the trees that line the fairways and maybe bring a bulldozer and fill in some of the water holes. “Overall it’s a pretty social time, for most of the players it’s a weekend away and some of their scores suffered a bit on the second day.” He said the competition was a good money raiser for the club, but a lot of work for the volunteers, who work on the course and behind the scenes to prepare for the weekend. The club hopes to retain hosting rights for the B grade title next year and build numbers closer to a cut-off of about 80.
Magpies run 26kms for Movember
• Movember runners Ethan Petterwood, Brad Tuffin, James Hayward, Bradley Whish-Wilson and Josh Whelan after their 26-kilometre rail trail jog. BY PETER FISH FIVE players from the Scottsdale Football Club concluded their "Movember" participation by completing a gruelling 26km run from the Billycock to Scottsdale along the rail trail on Saturday. Senior club coach Ethan Petterwood, Josh Whelan, James Hayward, Brad Tuffin and Bradley Whish-Wilson set off early on Saturday morning, and arrived back in Scottsdale at various intervals. While it wasn't a race, Bradley WhishWilson was first back in a time of two hours and 20 minutes. Others trotted, walked, hobbled, limped, and almost crawled back but they all achieved the objective of finishing. Growing one's facial hair for 30 days is called "Movember" and it's meant to raise awareness for cancer.
Movember began in Australia in 2003 to raise awareness for prostate and testicular cancers, and today is a leading charity changing the face of men's health on a global scale, focusing on mental health and suicide prevention, as well as prostate cancer and testicular cancer. The now famous five raised more than $1100 for the cause. The players started their pre-season training last week and were joined by more than 40 other players for the two sessions including a promising number of Under 18 boys. The pre-season schedule continues this week, and the women's team also start their training this week under new coach Mikayla Binns. The club's annual meeting will be held on Friday December 10 at 7.30pm.
Footy club working in schools THE SCOTTSDALE Football Club and AFL Tasmania have combined to administer a "Footy in Schools" program for all Grade 1 and 2 students at Winnaleah District High School, and primary schools at Ringarooma, Bridport and Scottsdale. The club ran a similar program in 2019 and 2020. "Every year has been a resounding success. It was well received by all the participating schools, and the board of directors had no hesitation in repeating the program again this year," club president Cameron Moore said. "It's all about providing the students basic skills and confidence needed to explore community-based sport and recreation options, and perhaps encouraging them to play football hopefully with our club," he said. The two-week program commenced last week with staff from AFL Tas working alongside the club's Junior Development officer Jordan Harper. From the students' point of view one of the highlights is each student receives a free football to take home, courtesy of the Scottsdale Football Club.
• Scottsdale Football Club’s Junior Development Officer Jordan Harper does some handball drills with a couple of aspiring players at Ringarooma.
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Filly fires for feature
Matt matches old course BRIDPORT golfer Matt Brain (pictured) has won the handicap section of the Tasmanian Amateur match play championship tournament, played at Mowbray over the weekend. He missed the cut for the final eight in the scratch section, but played well enough to beat a Queenslander and then South Australian Charlie Nobbs, winning the final, four holes up with two to play. “I only nominated because it was my old hunting ground … a bit of horses for courses.” Brain, who plays of a handicap of four, said being a member and playing Bridport regularly did not do his game any harm either.
• Barooga Rock, with Natalee Emery in the cart, heading for a well-earned spell. Photo by Stacey Lear. BY TONY SCOTT WATERHOUSE-bred pacer Barooga Rock has earned a long rest after winning the $50,000 feature race for three-year old fillies at Mowbray on Sunday. Owner-trainer Ian Abraham was a satisfied man after his charge won the Bandbox Stakes he’d set her for six months ago. It didn’t go quite according to the prerace plan when the favourite was a “little too relaxed”. “She’s not a real good starter so from the second row wasn’t a bad possie. “The second favourite Nova Baxter had drawn the front row and is usually very quick to start, so we wanted to have her up in the death seat early on to eyeball her for the early part of the race. “But Barooga was a bit lazy and didn’t
get up towards the front, so we had to go to plan B. “That meant she had to go from about 1100 metres and race three-wide. “We were a bit nervous there for a while, but when she gets in front she’s hard to pass.”
At this early stage of her career she’s as good a horse as he’s had. The filly held out Nova Baxter to win by 3.5 metres. In doing so she mirrored the efforts of her mother Barooga Minnie, who also won the feature event. Abraham said at this early stage of her career she’s as good a horse as he’s had.
She’s won five of her eight starts and finished second twice making her first start fifth place as a two-year old her only finish out of the placing. He said the reward would be a long spell. “The new handicap system means she would take a big step up in class. “She’s still only small, so I think we’ll have a complete holiday, horse and trainer. “Then we might look at the same race around this time next year. That’ll be the Granny Smith Stakes for Tasmanianbred four-year old mares.” Another North-East runner Bridportbased Living On Prare was almost in the prizemoney on Sunday as well, crossing the line third, only to be relegated to last for racing inside the marker pegs.
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