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BY RACHEL WILLIAMS

IN A sign of confidence for the local economy, a $1 million project is breathing new life into an iconic Scottsdale building. The development of the Heritage-listed Old Post Office and Telephone Exchange building in King St is in full swing, with a possible completion date before the New Year.

Also formerly known as the Scott Centre, and with history as a second-hand shop and a bike store, it has sat empty for years.

Leoni and David Krushka bought the building from Dorset Council in 2021 and a team of at least 30 tradesmen, including her electrician son Joe, have been busy giving it some much-needed love and attention.

While a lease has not been settled, nor a name chosen, the building will become a restaurant, café and bar with similar

attributes to the popular Bridport Distilling Co. building, which Joe owns with his two sisters.

“I loved the look of it and thought I could do something with it,” Mrs Krushka said.

“I know Scottsdale is busy but David, who doesn’t spend a lot of time in Scottsdale, can’t believe the constant flow of traffic so it will be a good attraction for locals and visitors and a great spot for events.”

Mr Krushka said it’s been a big project to tie in modern aesthetics with the internal heritage values.

“We have removed all the Lath and plaster walls and exposed some of the old brick work,” he said.

“We have knocked down some walls but the heritage doorways need to be kept in situ.”

Mrs Krushka added: “They are being restored in a manner that shows all the

different colours of paint they have been over the journey.”

A deck with a roofed arbour, in-keeping with the building's existing pitch, extends to the north and will play host to outdoor dining and entertainment.

Inside there will be a commercial kitchen and large bar, with traditional seated dining and booth seating through a number of rooms.

Ceilings with black roof tiles that don’t run right to the walls will allow for the inclusion of moody down lighting around the periphery of the rooms.

“We hope to be in by Christmas if everything goes to plan,” she said.

Mr Krushka added: “Working with the Heritage Council, if there has been any alterations along the way, it has been a bit of a slow process.”

North East Chamber of Commerce

Sam Claessens and Douglas & Collins look forward to continuing to serve the North-East community.

President Maria Branch welcomed the development as a positive for the region.

“It’s always good to see new business in the area. It is a beautiful building and we do need to look after our Heritage-listed and older buildings,” Ms Branch said.

“I would welcome with open arms a new place to have as a top-quality restaurant at night time as a tourism opportunity to encourage people to come and stay overnight in Scottsdale before they drive through – we need to get people to stay here longer.”

Dorset History Society spokesman Nigel Mercer also said it was nice to see the building receive attention.

“It was built in 1889 and is one of the few buildings, along with the Mechanics’ Institute, that is in its original state and tells you how it was back in the early days,” Mr Mercer said.

• Leoni and Joe Krushka are busy renovating the iconic old Scottsdale Post Office to turn it into a restaurant.

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Years Ago – September 30, 1993

Breathtaking Orchid Show

The Scottsdale Sports Stadium was transformed for the Tasmanian Orchid Conference conducted last weekend. Visitors to the show were greeted with a beautiful array of superb orchids. The Scottsdale Orchid Society which organised the show was formed 13 years ago and two of the original instigators, Mrs. Peg Kendall and Mr. Nic Van den Bosch have since become life members.

40 Years Ago – September 29, 1983

Time capsule to be buried at Branxholm

A time capsule filled with present day memorabilia of the Branxholm area, will be sealed, and buried during a ceremony at Branxholm on Sunday.

The capsule will be a piece of 6-inch PVC irrigation pipe, and is to contain copies of newspapers, essays by school students of life in 1883 and 1983, as well as a scroll signed by as many people as possible at the celebrations, and negatives of some of the centenary events.

The capsule will be put into a cement block near the commemorative plaque to be unveiled by the governor, Sir James Plimsoll.

50 Years Ago – September 28, 1973

Lilydale ANZAC Veteran Dies

A Lilydale man who was carried to safety by Pte. John Simpson and his donkey in the Gallipoli campaign, died at his residence at the weekend.

He was Mr. Pete Chadwick Chick (‘82) who had been in ill health for a number of years.

“After being wounded the first time, I crawled over 100 yards towards the beach on my hands and knees, when Simpson came along, loaded me on his donkey and took me down to the aid post.”

Mr. Chick was one of the few remaining Gallipoli veterans associated with Simpson, who was reported to have carried several hundred soldiers to safety.

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No charge for Village Green damage

DORSET COUNCIL has decided against charging the Bridport Scallop Fiesta after thousands of people left a muddy mess at the Village Green when the event was held on July 30.

Commissioner Andrew Wardlaw said the event was a highlight for the municipality and the council recognised its importance by providing sponsorship of $3,000 each year.

After a very wet lead up to the event, an influx of people, vehicles and vans on the site left significant damage, with the council considering whether to fine organisers to help recoup remediation costs.

“Council have been monitoring the damaged areas since the event and will do remedial work when the ground conditions have improved,” Commissioner Wardlaw said.

“It is estimated that this work will

cost $1,500 and will require taking a roller over the site and application of gravel/topsoil to remediate the walking track and other grooves caused by Scallop Fiesta stallholders and visitors.

“As a formal agreement was not in place for this year’s Scallop Fiesta, Council will not charge the Scallop Fiesta for the damage caused during this year’s event.”

Commissioner Wardlaw and General Manager John Marik will now work with the Scallop Fiesta Committee to review the event and negotiate an agreement on how best to alleviate damage to the Village Green at future events.

“The intention of this agreement is to ensure all parties understand their role and responsibility in regard to the event and how remediation works will be handled for future events, including funding of any works,” he said.

More seats available around Scottsdale's Men's Table

ENCOURAGING MEN to come together and talk about issues is the aim of The Men’s Table, which has a few seats left in Scottsdale.

The Men’s Table co-founder Ben Hughes said the idea began with a single meeting in Sydney and it has expanded across the rest of Australia with 14 tables now in Tasmania.

“Groups of a dozen men come together to sit at tables, share meals and talk about their experiences and support each other,” Mr Hughes said.

“On Tuesday, October 3 we will be topping up the existing Scottsdale

School

Table at Kendall’s Hotel from 6pm –8.30pm.

“It is said that ‘men don’t talk’ but we found that they do given the right atmosphere.

“We know that in agricultural areas men can spend a lot of time on their own. The Men’s Table offers a confidential place where men can listen, talk, share and support.”

A table will also be started in St Helens in November.

To find out more you can visit www.themenstable.org or call Ben on 0424 99 33 66.

solar projects ahead

THREE NORTH-EAST schools will soon be part of the State Government’s $5 million Renewable Energy Schools Program.

The first stage of the project is underway but it won’t be until the second stage that local schools receive money to

Miniature art in focus

IMAGINE A scene of Cradle Mountain and Dove Lake painted in intricate detail that is no larger than your mobile phone, a group of fairy-wrens smaller than a 10c piece, or a portrait of a dog no larger than a credit card.

These are some of the works that will be on display at the 2023 National Annual Awards Exhibition of The Australian Society of Miniature Art Tasmania Inc.

The “Small and Exquisite” exhibition showcases over 70 miniature works and will be hosted by Scottsdale Art Gallery and Cafe from October 1 to November 5.

Tasmanian and interstate miniaturists have entered their works in four categories in the hope of being awarded gold, silver, bronze or the highly sought “best in show” award.

roll-out new solar power installations.

A Government spokesman said the roll-out of Tranche 2 installations is expected to commence in late 2023 and will include Bridport Primary School, Lilydale District School and Scottsdale High School.

Science at Scottsdale Library

QUESTACON, THE National Science and Technology Centre is coming to Scottsdale this week.

A free, interactive exhibition – Science on the Move – will provide a chance to explore principles including light and music, with activities ideal for children, young people and anyone with an inquiring mind.

The Scottsdale session will run from September 27 to October 2.

Gerry Jensen, who is one of the artists currently on display in the gallery’s Natures Works exhibition, along with Darren Meader, a Launceston-based fine arts landscape artist, will have the hard task of granting the awards.

• Logan Hawkins, 6, of George Town brought the sunshine to the Scallop Fiesta but the muddy mess caused a concern - the council has now said it won't charge organisers for the damage caused.

Bridport Marina discussions loom

A PROJECT to remove sediment from around the Bridport Wharf is set for completion early next month while planning for the multi-million dollar marina vision looks set to ramp up.

Marine and Safety Tasmania is managing the wharf works, which were last completed in 2014 to improve access for boats into the facility.

“After a slow but steady accumulation of sediment in the basin around the wharf, it has become shallow around the edges of the wharf to the extent that vessels are on the bottom for part of the daily tidal cycle and often can only move to and from the wharf at high tide,” the spokesman said.

“The water depth along the outside berthing face of the wharf finger is being increased by 1.5m using an amphibious excavator, whilst the area behind the wharf

finger, where smaller vessels usually berth, is being increased by 1.0m using a long reach excavator located on the adjacent shoreline.

“It is not necessary to excavate sufficient sediment to allow vessels to float at all times as the channel and river entrance cannot be transited at mid-low tide anyway.”

The spokesman said an environmental assessment of the sediment and a dredge management plan were both completed prior to works receiving approval from the Department of Natural Resources and Environment and onsite testing of the sediment has also been undertaken since the works commenced with no concerns raised.

“Most vessel owners have been grateful for the works and have worked with the contractors to move vessels when required

to allow the excavation to be completed,” he said.

The project is being undertaken by Gradco Pty Ltd in conjunction with Paul Smythe from Bridport.

Meanwhile, a meeting between MAST and Dorset Council in relation to the Bridport Masterplan is imminent.

Dorset Commissioner Andrew Wardlaw said the council had had internal discussions about the Bridport Masterplan, which includes a new river entrance, the development of a 20-berth marina facility as well as a boat ramp upgrade and a new pier alongside Old Pier.

“We continue to discuss, how progress can be made in conducting further design and construction work on the proposed new port entrance, including a feasibility study on a proposed marina,” Commissioner

Wardlaw said.

“MAST has spent approximately $200,000 to date on feasibility and marine studies from the $5m Government election promise for a possible Bridport Pier and new port entrance.

“The current discussions between MAST and Council will determine how best to spend the remaining funds to maximise community value.”

In other maritime news, the larapuna/ Eddystone Point car park and boat ramp remain closed until October 6 to allow contractors to undertake car park upgrades.

Parks and Wildlife has urged visitors to comply with closures and contractor signage, saying that alternate boat ramp facilities are at Musselroe Bay and Ansons Bay.

Transmission talks for windfarm proposal

PUBLIC INFORMATION sessions will soon be held to outline the necessary new transmission infrastructure required for the proposed $4billion wind farm at Waterhouse and Rushy Lagoon.

Representatives of the project proponents, ACEN Australia, are currently meeting with land owners along a study corridor to discuss the project, which includes 210 wind turbines and a generation capacity of up to 1,260 megawatts.

The proposed corridor would see transmission connect from the two clusters of wind turbines to a switching station at Boobyalla.

From there, it would follow alongside the existing 110 kV transmission easement that connects Musselroe Wind Farm part way towards Derby, taking a separate path west at a point between Banca and Winnaleah.

The corridor would then extend west to reach the existing high voltage 220 kV transmission network at Long Reach, just outside of George Town.

ACEN said the new infrastructure was necessary, because existing transmission lines across the region could not support new energy generation.

North East Wind Development Manager, Toby Dove, said a lot of issues

were considered when developing the study corridor.

“It has been defined based on selection criteria and constraints as part of the route selection process that minimises the overall impact on landholders, communities and the environment,” Mr Dove said.

“Defining this study corridor allows us to consult and engage with potentially involved landholders, communities, and other stakeholders.”

“We are now in an investigation phase, where engagement with landholders will help us refine the route to further minimise impacts. Part of this will involve

seeking access within this corridor to carry out surveys and technical studies.

“We are currently meeting with landholders who could be involved to discuss the project, how they use properties, and any other considerations.

“The next step is to inform the community near the corridor, so we hope they can come along to one of our drop-in sessions to be held in October to find out more and meet the project team.”

Drop-in sessions to learn about the proposal and transmission line will be held in George Town on October 11, Winnaleah on October 12 and Scottsdale on October 13.

• Sediment is being removed from the Bridport Wharf to allow better access for boat users.

Call to arms ahead of the fire season

of the public to see the amazing work our SES and TFS volunteers do within our communities, and even entice a few to step up and become volunteers themselves.”

Meanwhile, a community bushfire briefing will be held at Scottsdale High School on October 10 at 7pm.

It comes after the state was shocked by the very early first bushfire of the season, that shut Coles Bay and trapped hundreds of visitors and locals.

Sustainable Timber Tasmania confirmed that firefighters from the North-East were deployed to assist with the situation.

Collision leads to charges

POLICE HAVE charged a 35-year-old man from Bridport in relation to a crash on Industry Road at Mount Direction on September 12.

Police will allege the man was driving a grey Ford Ranger when it collided with a red Toyota Rav4. The four occupants of the Toyota received non-life-threatening injuries.

With an above average fire season forecast, locals are being encouraged to volunteer in a bid to keep the community safe.

Scottsdale Volunteer Fire Brigade has organised two “pop up” stalls to promote the cause as it prepares for an upcoming ‘Come and Try’ Day at the Scottsdale Fire Station on October 7.

The first street stall was held last week and the second will take place this Thursday from 10.30am to 2.30pm, next to the Post Office on King St.

Alicia Styles, Volunteer Stakeholder Engagement Officer (North), said the

purpose of the ‘Come and Try’ Day was to open up the Scottsdale Station, where both the Scottsdale Fire Brigade and Dorset SES unit are based, so the community can meet volunteers, ask questions, and check out the equipment and tools utilised in emergencies

“We will also have activities on the day for people to be involved in and see what it feels like to use the fire hoses, the rescue mule (used to retrieve injured people in remote areas) and the cutters and spreaders used in Road Crash Rescue incidents,” Ms Styles said.

“We hope the day will allow members

An STT spokeswoman said a fuel reduction burn was also planned for Old Waterhouse Road/Oxberry Road next week, subject to further on-site evaluations and favourable weather conditions.

Weymouth Volunteer Fire Brigade is also doing its best to prepare for the season, urging people to do a property assessment via the Tasmanian Fire Service.

“Support your local volunteers by making their job easier,” they said.

“Did you visit your shack this weekend? All that green grass won’t stay green forever. It’s time to do a bushfire assessment and set yourself up for the summer.”

The man has been charged with multiple offences including being a driver involved in crash and failing to stop, driving while disqualified, motor vehicle stealing, possession of stolen firearms, and possessing a controlled drug.

He appeared before the Launceston Magistrates Court last Thursday and was remanded in custody to reappear via video link on October 2 at 9.15am.

Police would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the crash or has dash cam and hasn’t already spoken to police.

Information can be provided to Launceston CIB on 131 444 or through Crime Stoppers at crimestopperstas.com. au.

Meanwhile, Branxholm man Jacob Heatlie Johnston will reappear in Launceston’s Supreme Court on Thursday, September 28 for a plea hearing at 2.15pm, over bestiality charges.

Review of regional body participation benefits

DORSET COUNCIL is reviewing its membership of Northern Tasmanian Development Corporation, eight years after it withdrew its funding for the body.

After concerns were raised in 2015, Dorset pulled its support for NTDC, leaving it as the only council in the north to not be a member.

“Two key issues were raised as to the reason, the first being value for money the Northern region was getting for its ongoing investment specifically relating to tangible outcomes of the organisation had produced over the preceding five years, and secondly the lack of clarity around the purpose of

NTDC as an organisation,” Dorset Commissioner Andrew Wardlaw said. Commissioner Wardlaw said he was briefed by NTDC on September 12. “NTDC and Council have begun discussions so that Council can review the organisation and what has changed since June 2015m” he said.

“From this review, Council will be able to make a call on whether there is value for Dorset Council to consider membership of the NTDC.” NTDC’s remit is to identify regional priorities and undertake strong advocacy and collaboration with business, the community and the three tiers of government with the aim of improving regional prosperity.

You and your friends are invited to the Official Opening of Small & Exquisite at the Scottsdale Art Gallery Cafe.

Sunday 1st October 2023, commencing at 2.30pm.

The Australian Society of Miniature Art (Tasmania) is proud to present miniature paintings in a broad range of styles and techniques. This show will display a huge range of tiny 2D masterpieces created by some of the most skilled miniaturists in Australia.

Please RSVP: 29th September Fb: Scottsdale Art Gallery Cafe Phone: 6352 4388

• Scottsdale Volunteers Jacqueline Webb and Alex Bessell at last weeks street stall.

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• 2k Runners leaving the start line.

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Successful Scottsdale Symphony event Giant Pumpkin seeds sought after at popular PlantFest

SPRINGFIELD WILL literally spring to life next weekend with PlantFest being organised by the nine committee members of Friends of St Paul’s.

The annual event will start at 9.30am, with free entry, off road parking and promises of a great raffle.

An Auction is scheduled for 11.15am following the Official Opening by the originator of PlantFest and founding Chairperson of the Friends of St Paul’s Springfield, Robert Smith.

“We were lucky enough to source a few seeds from Shane Newitt, the Bream Creek Show record-breaking pumpkin grower, so we will auction these with some growing tips from Shane.”

There will be plenty of stalls to delight gardeners with specialist nurseries attending from across the state, as well as cottage garden and perennial plants on offer at bargain prices at the Friends of St Paul’s Plant Stall.

A spokeswoman for the TSO said while it was a small crowd, it was a very enthusiastic and engaged audience.

They enjoyed the varied program of arrangements from the stage and screen as well as original works for brass – including a world premiere performance of a work by

Tasmanian composer, the immediate past Principal Tuba of the TSO, Tim Jones.

The quartet featured David Robins and Pius Choi on trombone, Mitchell Nissen on bass trombone and Rachel Kelly on tuba.

“The beautiful setting and generous acoustic of the Mechanics’ Institute Hall made for a memorable event,” she said.

“The TSO is looking forward to when its next able to present chamber music at Scottsdale.”

Auctioneers Mark Coniston and Michael Gofton have been tasked with selling off items including orchids and rare plants, as well as envelopes containing giant pumpkin seeds – highly sought after if you plan to enter the Larry Gofton Memorial Giant Pumpkin Competition, which runs at the Harvest Festival in April.

“Previously we have given out seeds at PlantFest but this year giant pumpkin seeds are very hard to obtain,” Spokeswoman Merrilyn Lette said.

Wooden toys and bird houses, sheep poo from the Grammar Rowing Team, creative garden art features and textiles will be on offer and there will be plenty of food and drink available, including the Springfield Tea Rooms with delicious baked favourites.

“St Paul’s itself will be open with the Dorset History Society offering family history info; they bring computers and make use of their extensive data base to answer your questions about ancestors or find the occasional black sheep on your family tree!”

Springfield’s first European settlers

HISTORY REMEMBERED

THE FIRST European settlers in Springfield were John Herbert Williams, aged 41, and his wife and son, from Bath in England.

John, with 13-year-old Edward, arrived in August 1862 coming from Longford through Scott’s New Country to their thickly forested plot of land. His wife Sarah would, apparently, arrive later.

They called their Springfield property Lansdown View, perhaps after the settlement of that name back in his native Bath.

He donated land for a Wesleyan church, with a newspaper reporting in 1871 ‘This building has been erected upon land kindly given for the purpose by Mr J. Williams, and fronts the main road to Launceston via Pattersonia, immediately contiguous to large areas of land, the survey of which has just been completed by Mr Surveyor Coombes. The labour and materials with but a small exception have been generously

given by the surrounding settlers. The building, which is composed of split and sawn timber, is neatly and substantially built, measuring 30 feet by 17½ feet, and will seat one hundred persons.’

Sarah Williams died in 1877 at the age of 48 and is buried in the church grounds, which are now the Springfield General Cemetery.

In September 1882, a Scottsdale Church of England Society meeting was held in Williams’ Chapel with the aim of selecting a site for the proposed new Church of England for Springfield.

Eight attendees were recorded including Messrs Ranson, Ladbury, Hookway, Camm, Lowther and Farquhar.

The donation by James Ranson of two acres on the main road from Launceston through Springfield to Scottsdale was accepted. The actual two-acre site on Ranson’s land was left to the meeting, so they adjourned and wandered down the road to select the required piece of land.

After the land was scrubbed and cleared,

St Paul’s Church was built by Frederick Charles Dyer, willingly assisted by John Williams from just up the road. It was completed in 1883 and served the local community for over 110 years as a place of worship. Now under the careful guidance of the Friends of St Paul’s Committee it continues as a community facility and has a lovingly maintained cemetery.

John Williams remarried in 1879 and fathered seven more children, many of whom had a significant bearing on local businesses and activities, and their descendants still treasure his memory.

He died in Springfield in 1905 at the age of 84 and is buried in the Springfield General Cemetery. There is no trace left of the Williams’ early Wesleyan Church, though the Cemetery marks the general location.

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.

• John Herbert Williams.

MORE THAN 40 people gathered at the Scottsdale Mechanics’ Institute Hall for the Tasmanian Symphony of Orchestra’s Overland Ensemble performance on Sunday.

Spring blooms at Branxholm Lions Golf Day

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ZOE CLARK

THE BRANXHOLM Flower Show was held on Saturday, September 16 in the Branxholm Hall.

Community members put their entries on display to be judged in different sections. The show was a little quieter than usual, most likely due to the terrible weather.

Winners on the day were:

Bulbs Section – Kaye Jaffray

Floral Art Section – Deanna Scott

Other Flowers Section – Deanna Scott

Scrapbooking Section – Megan King

Children’s Section – Archer Edwards & Hazel Edwards

Champion – Kaye Jaffray

Novice – Mary Brown

Grand Aggregate – Kaye Jaffray

Organisers said the most popular section with lots of entries was the bulbs, with many unusual ones not seen before.

Proceeds raised from the event will go towards local church groups.

The Branxholm Flower Show is held biannually and the next show will be held in February next year.

THE LIONS Club of Bridport held its Annual Charity Golf Day at Barnbougle Dunes on Thursday September 14, with a 4-Ball Ambrose attracting 18 teams of four people.

Players enjoyed a BBQ on the fourth hole, and prawns and bubbles on the 14th hole with local businesses showing generous support to sponsor each hole. More than $7,500 was raised with funds set to support organisations who are helping local communities in a variety of ways.

Lions Club of Bridport Secretary Leonie Johnston said profits from last year’s golf day went towards the halfcourt basketball facility at the Bridport Adventure Playground.

The court will be officially opened on Saturday, October 7 at 4 pm.

Fun basketball activities have been organised with prizes for successful teams as well as a BBQ.

“Lions Club of Bridport fully support the importance of creating opportunities for youth to develop skills and confidence and finding ways to involve family and community members in as many activities as possible to support the positive and successful development of all youth,” Mrs Johnston said.

For enquires please phone Leonie on 0438 281 352 or Ann Maree on 0409 918 068.

Sideling road work update Flinders Bank inquiry

STAGE TWO of the $120 million Sideling upgrade project is in the design stages with a large number of spray-painted lines and markings appearing on sections of the Tasman Highway.

A Department of State Growth spokesman said the final element of the upgrade project, from the Sideling lookout to St Patricks Bridge, was in design, with construction planned to start in 2025. The spokesman said the first section of Stage one, from just south of the Sideling Lookout to Whish-Wilson Road at Springfield, was progressing well, with all major earthworks completed.

“We are currently working on building the road base for the new alignment, with sealing scheduled to occur in early summer,” the spokesman said.

“Works will be completed by the end of March.”

He said the second section of Stage 1 – from Whish-Wilson Road to Minstone Road was due to go to tender next year. Meanwhile, work on the slow turnout lanes near Rocky Gully and Billycock Hill has resumed after the winter break.

The spokesman said they project was on track for completion by the end of the year.

FLINDERS COUNCIL last week gave evidence as a witness to the Senate Inquiry into Bank closures in regional Australia.

Mayor Rachel Summers said she remained optimistic that there would be a positive outcome.

“While our presence at the hearing will not change Bendigo Bank's decision to close our agency, we are hopeful that the Committee's recommendations will pave the way for some form of banking service to be introduced in our community,” Cr Summers said.

“Accompanied by our General Manager, Warren Groves, and Kylie Clifford, the owner of our local Bendigo Bank Agency

and Australia Post office, we aimed to present a comprehensive perspective.

“The Committee acknowledged that, despite the ongoing transition towards a 'cashless' society, many remote, rural and even regional communities, still operate on a cash basis. The realisation that a complete shift to online transactions would profoundly impact our businesses, community groups, local events, and even young entrepreneurs selling pine cones and sheep nuggets was evident.”

A report from the inquiry was due on December 1 but that date has been extended to May 2024.

• Presentations Drew Carter and Deanna Scott.

• Presentations Drew Carter and Kaye Jaffray.

• Second place getters Stewart Winspear, Andrew Beattie, Hilton Henning and Jim Finlay.

• Third place getters Matt Stokes, Tony Betts, Greg Longmore and Sonny Whiting.

• Winners Daniel Young, Shaun Bleathman, Tim Piper and Richard Dowling.

GARAGE SALE – Saturday September 30, 34 Arthur Street, Scottsdale, toys, children’s books, craft books, magazines, bbq, camp stretcher, bedside tables, kids bookcase, bric a brac, household items NOT before 9am.

WANTED – Cleaner to take over regular house cleaner role, DVA client at Ringarooma, 3 hours per week, $55 per hour, call Joanne on 0473 096 536 to discuss.

Honda F401 (Tiller) Rotary Hoe and Ryobi Mulchmaker, 2.5HP Electric, 3 cycle garden shredder, 7 Arthur Street. Contact: 6352 3034.

2000 Toyota Hilux Dual Cab 3.0L Diesel 4x4, 520,000km. Recently serviced. $10,000 ONO Contact: 0417 590 595.

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Annual General Meeting

To be held on Saturday 14th October 2023 at the Don Dickenson Northbourne Community Centre, Northbourne avenue, Scottsdale Commencing at 2.00pm.

Agenda

President’s Report. Financial Reports. Election of Office Bearers. General Business. G. Rosier, Public Officer.

Ruth and Bert from Fernmania wish Morgan, Lochie and family all the best in their new venture as new owners of Dorset Tilt Tray Service.

– 16th Sally Harper – 17th Kara McGuire. Thank you to all the businesses that have supported Layla and Eliza

Prior opportunity for Magpie women

North East Dry Cleaners & Laundry Service CASUAL LAUNDRY ASSISTANTLINEN PROCESSOR

We are currently seeking a laundry assistant in Scottsdale, where we service a variety of industries.

The position requires the processing of linen which includes the sorting and folding of sheets, pillowcases and towels, etc.

This can be a demanding position and will require someone who is a quick learner with a positive attitude.

Base hourly rate + 25% casual loading

Hours of work

Monday to Friday and Saturdays as required.

Applicants will be required to:

- be flexible with the hours of work due to the demands of our customers.

- be fit and willing to work and be able to stand for a period of time

- be able to follow instructions

- have a good standard of person hygiene and presentation.

- have a curent drivers licence.

Please email all applications to northeastdrycleaners@gmail.com

Applications close 3pm on Friday October 6.

Galloways Amcal Pharmacy

Permanent part time pharmacy assistant Full time pharmacy assistant

We are looking for someone who is - reliable

- ability to work in a fast paced environment

- take on tasks delegated from management

- excellent customer service and communication skills

- ability to merchandise and set up catalogues

- maintain stock rotation and storage requirements

- pharmacy experience is preferred but not essential as ongoing training will be provided.

If you believe you are the right fit for our team and meet the required responsibilities listed above, please email your cover letter and resume to: management@hendersonpharmacy.com.au

Applications close at 5pm on Friday October 6, 2023.

BY PETER FISH

THE SCOTTSDALE Football Club has appointed former player Mark Prior as its senior women’s coach for 2024.

He replaces Mikayla Binns who has stepped down from the coaching role but will stay on as a player.

Prior has a distinguished playing record. He began his senior playing career at age 17 at NTFA club City South in 1983 where he remained for three years before representing the newly formed South Launceston Bulldogs in 1986-87.

After a year off through injury, Prior then joined Scottsdale and under Danny Hall was a member of the 1989 premiership team.

He then played in two losing premiership teams under Ricky Hanlon before finishing his playing career with Launceston in 1995-96.

Prior has had plenty of coaching experience, particularly at junior level at both South Launceston and Prospect, but a year coaching the Old Launcestonians’ women’s team and a couple of seasons coaching the Under 20 NTFA representative team has him primed to take on the job at Scottsdale.

Club president Cameron Moore said the club was very happy with the appointment.

“Mark has an extensive coaching CV, he’s played with our club, and he has the ideal background to strengthen female football at the club,” Moore said.

NORTH EASTERN EVENTS CALENDAR 2023

Every Friday

• Purple Frog Art & Craft Group 10:00 – 2.30pm

Scottsdale Men’s Shed

• Launching into Learning Sessions 9:00 - 10:30am

Kinder block, Scottsdale

Primary School

• Pre-Kinder sessions 10:30 -11:30am

Kinder block, Scottsdale

Primary School

First Friday Each Month

• Free Women's Legal Service

Dorset Community House

• Ladies of Dorset Coffee & Chat

Scottsdale Art Gallery Café

September 27

• TWIA Beyond the Farmgate Development Program

Scottsdale Football Club Rooms

October 1

• Gladstone Garage Sale Trail

Herrick to Gladstone

October 3

• Mental Health First Aid 2-day

Accredited Training 9:30am – 4:30pm

Gladstone – RSVP Required

October 6

• The Mens Table 6:00pm – 8:30pm

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 13

• Building Connections

Trivia Night

Scottsdale Football Club Rooms

October 14

• Back to Branxholm

Branxholm Hall

• Winnaleah Football Day

Winnaleah

October 20

• Flinders Island Show

Flinders Island

October 26

• Careers Expo

Scottsdale

November 4

• Gladstone Hotel Rodeo

Boobyalla Park

November 11

• Ringarooma School & District Show

Ringarooma Primary School

November 17 + 18

• Scottsdale Show

Scottsdale Recreation Ground

November 26

• Book Launch for Legerwood Days – 2.30pm

Legerwood Hall

December 8

• Late Night Shopping & Market

Scottsdale

December 9

• Wood Chopping & Family Event

Gladstone

January 14

• Show and Shine Car/Bike Show

Bridport Village Green

March 23

• Tractor Pull

Scottsdale

• Newly appointed women’s coach Mark Prior with players Ruby Hall, Ashley Bowen, Mikayla Binns and Sarah Bowen

Olympic theme for Swifts dinner

CENTRAL SWIFTS Netball Club held its Presentation Dinner at Scottsdale RSL Club on Friday, September 22.

Nearly 90 members attended the Olympic-themed celebration, with awards given out across age groups and divisions.

The Forsyth Family Club Person of the Year Award was presented to Stacey Walters while Kris Petterwood was recognised as Umpire of the Year.

Players who notched up milestone games during the season were Halle Walters, Jayda Hopkins, Paige Chorley, Sharlie Hodgetts and Tessa Walters (50 games), while Dana Binns played her 100th, Gabby Partridge celebrated her 150th and Melissa Partridge was acknowledged for clocking up 350 games.

12/Under

1st: Riea Walsh

2nd: Lana Hadley

3rd: Millie Jones

16/Under BLUE

1st: Beau Styles

2nd: Lily Walters

3rd: Emahlia Hodgetts

16/Under RED

1st: Tara Lette

2nd: Rhianna Lette

3rd: Mathew Rattray

C-Grade

1st: Angela Quilliam

2nd: Letecia Hodgetts

3rd: Mandy Walters

B-Grade BLUE

1st: Bridee Mather

2nd: Dana Binns

3rd: Madeleine Harris

B-Grade RED

1st: Abbey Chorley

2nd: Ellen Simons

3rd: Leeara Jones

A-Grade

1st: Sharlie Hodgetts

2nd: Gabby Partridge

3rd: Lucy Partridge

NTNA Division 2

B&F: Lucy Partridge

R/Up: Gabby Partridge

3rd: Halle Walters

North-Eastern Eightball

BY TED WHELAN

THE NORTH-EASTERN Eight-Ball singles final was held last Thursday evening at The Hub, otherwise known as the former headquarters of Ringarooma Football Club. Quite a lot of supporters gathered there to view the evening. They divided into groups where one lot, by the end of the night, had fell these humongous trees, while a couple of truckies wondered how they would get them to the weighbridge.

Then of course there’s memories of earlier days when one would recall climbing up someone's back to take a specky on the footy field or the goals they kicked from the

centre.

But any way, it’s this kind of mateship that brings people together instead of sitting at home listening to Eddie McGuire and so on.

The eventual final was down to last year’s winner Jay Barn of the local RSL against Tiles Wagner of the Winnaleah Club.

It was played over three games. With one a piece and at the concluding stages Wagner had his name all but imprinted on the gold medallion as he was on the black and his opponent four coloured balls left, but then Wagner had spoken of the homemade jelly he had for tea earlier and he went to jelly and last year’s winner potted out.

On your marks for Little Aths at North-East Centre

WINTER SPORTS have slowed down and the summer athletics season is on track to start.

The North-East Little Athletics Centre, operating out of Scottsdale, will fire the starting gun on Sunday, October 15, with a “come and try day”.

All returning athletes must be registered before the season starts and new athletes have three weeks to register.

The centre’s season includes meets on Sundays and Thursdays with one Wednesday session in January.

Centre championships will be held in

February ahead of the state championships for Little Athletics Tasmania in March.

President Morgan Rice said it was hoped the centre would receive lots of new members this year.

“Our first meet back is our big come and try day which gives those new to the sport an idea of how little athletics incorporates running, throwing and jumping events,” she said.

“It’s a great family atmosphere where we all encourage kids to do their best.”

The centre operates from the Scottsdale Primary School’s sports oval.

Authorised by Bridget Archer MP, Liberal Party of Australia, 100 St John Street, Launceston TAS 7250.

• Dana Binns, Bridee Mather and Madeline Harris.

• Lana Hadley, Riea Walsh and Millie Jones.

• Gabby Partridge, Sharlie Hodgetts and Lucy Partridge.

• Central Swifts - Club Person - Stacey Walters.

• Letecia Hodgetts, Angela Quilliam and Mandy Walters

• Lily Waters, Beau Styles and Emahlia Hodgetts.

• Gabby Partridge, Lucy Partridge and Halle Walters.

• Rhianna Lette, Tara Lette and Millie Jones

Bridport celebrates season success

BRIDPORT NETBALL Club held its season awards at the Bridport Hotel on Friday night.

Deanne Moore was awarded Life Membership of the club while the A-grade team celebrated its NENA Premiership success.

Under 12s Coach's Award –Taylor Wesley

Under 16s Awards – Best & Fairest:

Ava Beeson, Runner Up: Bridie Bishop & Montana Stagg

C-Grade Awards – Best & Fairest: Jodie

Lade, Runner Up: Michelle Beeson, Coach's Award Amber Walker

B-Grade White Awards – Best & Fairest:

Courtney Irwin, Runner Up: Maddy Dunn

B-Grade Blue Awards – Coach's Award:

Ava Beeson, Best & Fairest: Hollie Singline, Runner Up: Montana Stagg.

A-Grade Awards – Best & Fairest:

Emma Broadhurst, Runner Up: Sophie Broadhurst, Coach's Award: Erin Martello.

100 Games Played this Season – Dearne

Taylor, Courtney Irwin, Katie Hall, Stacey Nettlefold

Club Person Award – Jess Burke

Family Award – Carol, Ella and Zoe Stingel

Life Membership – Deanne Moore

SCOTTSDALE GOLF CLUB

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

Round 2 Captain’s Trophy - Stroke

Ladies Winner Day’s Event

Winner: Tracey Taylor, 75 nett

R/Up: Heather Lack, 83 nett

Putting: Kate Gofton, 31

Mixed Stableford

Winner: Graeme Booth, 34 points

R/Up: Kevin Smith, 31 points

Longest putt: Tony Collins

Captain’s trophy winner 2023 - Tracey Taylor

Next week: Mixed Ambrose

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

AJ Heyes Gentsome Ambrose Pairs Stableford

Winners: S & J Krushka & T Hall, 54 pts

SPORTS RESULTS

R/Up: W. Fahey & C. Styles, 44 pts

Others: D. Casboult & R Kerrison, 43 pts

NTP: 5/14: S Krushka

Longest Putt: C. Styles

Next Week: Stableford

BRIDPORT GOLF CLUB

Stableford

Winner: N Hayes, 40pts

Div 1 R/Up: D Bird, 35 pts

Div 2 R/Up: G Gurr, 35pts

Women: R Taylor, 29pts

NTP 6/15 women: R Taylor

NTP 9/18 men: D Bird

NTP 1/10 men: D Nichol

Longest putt over the field 9/18: N Hayes

Friday Flappers - D Bird

Next week 2nd round IGA Trophy. MOORINA GOLF CLUB

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

Stableford

Winner: P Michael, 34 points

R/Up: S Percey, 33 points

Longest Putt 4/13: G Taylor

Closest to Pin 7/16: J Balfe

Thursday Vets 9 for 9.30

Next Sunday: Mooringa shield Ringarooma 10 for 10.30

RINGAROOMA GOLF CLUB

H Summers Trophy Stroke

Winner: I Mountney 68 net on C/B

R/Up: M Summers 68 net

Third: S Burr 69 net on C/B

Fourth: K Barrett 69 net

NTP 7/16: S Burr

NTP 9/18: D Bean

Next Week Mooringa Shield Stableford 10 for 10.30

SCOTTSDALE LAWN BOWLS

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

1st: Natalie Wise, Jan Foster & Craig Bennett

2 wins + 8

2nd: Phillip Hay, Kevin Coates & Barney Wise 2 wins + 7

Next Saturday, September 30, last Saturday morning social bowls.

October 7: v Bridport

October 14: Annual Lost Log Challenge against St Helens

• A-grade Runner Up Best & Fairest Sophie Broadhurst. Best & Fairest Emma Broadhurst. Coach's Award Erin Martello.

• Club person Award - Jess Burke pictured with Stacey Abraham.

• New Life Member Deanne Moore.

• Michelle Beeson Runner up Best & Fairest. Jodie Lade Best & Fairest. Coach's Award Amber Walker.

• B-Grade Blue Coach's Award Ava Beeson. Best & Fairest Hollie Singline. Runner Up Best & Fairest Montana Stagg.

• Dearne Taylor, Courtney Irwin, Katie Hall, Stacey Nettlefold played their 100th games.

• U12 Coach's award Taylor Wesley.

• B-Grade White Runner Up Best & Fairest Maddy Dunn. Best & Fairest Courtney Irwin.

• Family Award - Ella Stingel & Zoe Stingel.

• Under 16 Coach Asha Milne, Best & Fairest Ava Beeson, Runner Up Best & Fairest Bridie Bishop & Montana Stagg, Coach Danica Beeson.

Fun in the sun at run and ride event

• 14k Female Winners Courtney Bates, Leila-Jayne Atkins and Pamela Lynam.

THE SUN finally shone on organisers and competitors who took part in Scottsdale’s annual Rail Trail Run and Ride, held on the weekend.

After six years of miserable weather conditions, more than 220 entrants ran and rode various distances across the NorthEast Rail Trail in perfect sunshine across both Saturday and Sunday.

Organiser Tess Hall said it was a great result, with competitor numbers comparative with previous years despite the popular Ross Running Festival being on at the same time.

“We had just over 220 entrants which was a great result and was comparative with previous years despite the Ross Running Festival on the same weekend,” she said.

“It was lovely weather on both days for the first time in six years which was great because notoriously it’s been pouring with rain or freezing on at least one day!”

Local podium finishers included Bridport’s Ollie Gerke, who finished second in the 2km event and was bookended by Bridport holiday-makers Hamish and Edmund Williams in first and third respectively.

Ringarooma’s Dustin Rockliff was second in the 7km while Leila-Jane Atkins was second in the 14km event.

The winner of the 27km event, David Bailey, has been a regular feature on the winners’ list having previously won the 54km and 7km events.

It is hoped the event, which brings dozens of visitors from across the state, will continue next year.

Rotary’s Guy Jetson said event partners Ultrain would not be continuing after supporting the concept since its inception.

“John Claridge and Amy Lamprecht from Ultrain have been amazing event partners to Rotary and we are very grateful for their support and wisdom,” Mr Jetson said.

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“The intention is to keep it going and Rotary is keen to continue the event and build on its success and we are exploring options for event partners into the future.”

Mr Jetson said it would be a shame for it not to continue given Rotary has grand plans for the revitalisation of the old railway station, which is currently sitting unused and unloved at the start/finish line.

“When you get out on the trail and talk to participants, they all just love the event and come back year after year from as far away as Hobart and the North-West,” he said.

“It’s a great trail for those getting into trail running because of the gradient and the surface.

“We are looking to redevelop the station and utilise that as a space for the event as part of our grand vision.

“We have had a working bee on the site and are looking to soon start renovations to spend the grant money we received that needs to be spent by the end of June so hopefully that will get it to a lock-up stage and then we can look at its potential for future uses.

“The challenge is, we have small numbers and are trying to do a lot of work so we would welcome anyone who wants to help as a Friend of Rotary or who wants to become a member.”

Rail Trail Run and Ride Winners

Run 2km: Hamish Williams (7:43.5)

Run 7km: John Claridge (27:39.0)

Run 14km Sam Ashlin (57:04.7)

Run 27km: David Bailey (1:43:15.4)

Run 54km: Luke Budd (3:48:24.2)

Ride 7km:Henry Saville (24:41.5)

Ride 18km: Kalani Wilson (47:14.3)

Ride 30km: Finley Fagan 1:08:41.8

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