Shellfish spectacle
“Illegal and potentially
ONE YEAR ON FROM DORSET COUNCIL SUSPENSION
BY RACHEL WILLIAMS
ONE YEAR on from the sensational suspension of Dorset Council, exiled Mayor Greg Howard has slammed the preliminary findings and recommendations of the Board of Inquiry.
Cr Howard has lashed out at the time the BOI is taking, with Local Government Minister Nic Street confirming there is still no date set for a release of the final report.
“The Government shares the Dorset community’s eagerness to have the matters surrounding the Board of Inquiry resolved, however it is important that the process is respected, and the necessary investigations are undertaken and completed,” Mr Street said.
But Cr Howard says the findings and recommendations that he has seen are “illegal and potentially defamatory” with a lack of evidence to support them.
While he cannot release details of the confidential report, he said the 12-month process had “not found anything of
consequence against the councillors”.
“There is no excuse for it to take so long. I can only assume it’s because the instructions from the Minister was to cast the net so far and wide to find something,” Cr Howard said.
“To go back over 10 years and four different councils – I don’t know what they are trying to prove.
“Without saying what the findings and recommendations are, I would say I am not surprised the Solicitor General is reviewing them as I believe the findings would be illegal and potentially defamatory and they certainly lack credible evidence.
“I don’t know how much the other councillors put into the response or how much the Council did, but I would suggest that a lot of it would be hotly contested and the Solicitor General will have to give that a lot of consideration to protect the government because if it comes out in its current format it will be grossly unfair to the Council as a collective.”
Cr Howard said he estimated the exercise would end up costing $2 million and not achieve anything to improve the local government sector – which he said requires an overhaul of the Local Government Act which he described as “ambiguous and contradictory”.
“In legal terms this is a bit like double jeopardy – trying to be tried on things that have already been dealt with already in the past,” he said.
“Unfortunately, the community has been left without adequate representation for 12 months – the Dorset community don’t want to talk to the Commissioner and they don’t like people coming in and telling them what to do.”
He specifically criticised the Council’s return to Northern Tasmanian Development Corporation and its sport facility plan, the 5.7% rate rise and the new business case for the controversial Rail Trail.
Commissioner Andrew Wardlaw said that during his 12-month tenure, the
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Council’s decisions had been guided by qualified advice and, whenever possible, considered openly and transparently during the monthly Council meetings.
“As Commissioner, I have consistently prioritised the best interests of the community, aligning decisions with the strategic direction set by the Council or what is deemed to be in the community’s best interest,” Commissioner Wardlaw said.
“When necessary, community consultation has been conducted to ensure that the community’s views are respected.”
Former Labor Government Minister and Dorset ratepayer Brian Wightman said the situation needed to be brought to a close so that the community could heal.
“If fresh elections need to be called, just get it done,” Mr Wightman said.
“Small regional towns need community leadership and trust in their leaders.”
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10 Years Ago – August 6, 2014. Student selected in Tasmanian Hockey Team
Scottsdale Primary School student Fennella Harris was selected in the Tasmanian 12 and under Hockey team. The team played in the national championships in Hobart at the Cornelian Bay Hockey Centre. All states and territories played at the championships which included both boys and girls teams. Fennella plays with the South Launceston Hockey Club in the Under 14 competition and played either as a centre forward or on the wing. While at the championships the Tasmanian team will play two games a day with a break in the middle day where players will have an educational visit to Bonorong Wildlife Park and other attractions.
30 Years Ago – August 11, 1994 Derby Library to be officially reopened. The community library at Derby was officially reopened on Tuesday August 16 by Bass MHR Mrs Sylvia Smith at the time. The library was originally built in 1954 and Miss Ruth Ranson was the first librarian. Ruth later married Ron Youd and was a resident of Ringarooma. Prior to its closure in 1990 the librarian was Mrs Wendy Burke who moved onto the Scottsdale Library. There was considerable community opposition when the State Government closed the Derby library in the name of rationalisation. One of the first initiatives of the Dorset Council was to identity the needs of the area and the request for a library was high in the community’s priority list.
40 Years Ago – August 9, 1984 Dilworth tightens up. Reserve’ captain Larry Dilworth tightened his grip on the best and fairest award, while Stephen Nichols, Robert Kerrison and Rod Hill were making a charge in the seniors. However, with only three rostered games left to play, Jamie Dennis (20) and Greg Lethborg (15) seemed certain to fight it out for the senior award. Winger Greg Martin put in two great games to secure top votes to put him level with Danny Hall. Nichols (11), Hill and Kerrison (10) were in almost an impossible position and with three games left have a job in front of them. Young Michael Taylor had also gained two top votes in the last games and is level on points with skipper Grant Hall.
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
PARKING PROBLEMS
The Scallop Fiesta highlights why Dorset Council along with State Government must address some sort of parking control for our local businesses, so they can service local residents and those citizens that travel from Scottsdale and other NorthEast towns to avail themselves of the service they provide.
Jeff Jennings when a councillor would recall the Dorset master plan for parking on the Village Green.
The writer would suggest that former Launceston City Council Reserves Manager Bill Goodman be co-opted. Bill has performed wonders for Bridport with boat ramps, football ground and golf club.
The writer can recall how he converted Youngtown Oval in Launceston to a great ground for then Mayor Reg Walker.
Commissioner Wardlaw and General Manager John Marik should consider funding for Lilydale Falls car park be redirected to Bridport Village Green, after all local businesses pay rates along with supporting local sporting clubs.
Whilst those in government employment have secured employment and with the cost of living crisis local businesses after a severe winter rely on the additional dollar being spent -look after your own backyard, before spending it in another municipality.
Commissioner Wardlaw and Mr Marik should meet with Leonie Stein who operated the local newsagency with her partner and how that business was affected when large functions are held on the Village Green.
Wendy McLennan first raised the eventual “car park” by Country Women’s Association Hall.
Finally at 88 years of age the writer found parking in Barnett Crescent and as a former business person, could relate to local businesses employing staff and customers not being able to gain entry to their businesses.
Brian P. Khan, Bridport
RAIL TRAIL CONCERNS
The most important point about Dorset’s Cost Benefit Analysis is: what’s in it for the ratepayers? Keep in mind that the Council should be primarily involved with rates, roads and rubbish. Here I can quote the previous mayor: core business!
Is the proposed bike trail for the ratepayer, or is there an underlying belief
August 17
• RSL presents DJ Jack Scottsdale, from 7:00pm
August 30
• Scottsdale Senior Social Club, Northbourne Hall, from 1:30pm
August 30 – September 1
• Flinders Island Running Festival Flinders Island
September 7
• Bridport Village Market Bridport, 9:30am – 1:00pm
that there will be an “indirect” benefit to the ratepayers?
Since May 2015, NERAF has opposed the conversion of the existing railway, whole or in part, to a bike trail. Through the generosity of its members, it has paid out over $200,000 in legal expenses opposing the project by Dorset Council.
Well, ratepayers, you are now on your own! NERAF’s time, support and finances are exhausted. We have been defeated by a trifecta of Liberal federal and state governments as well as local governments pushing this plan to destroy the North East railway and a tourist heritage rail opportunity.
Here are a few points for you to consider, in the Council’s summary:
1: the amount of federal government support through the NSRF of $1.47M is incorrect. This grant was withdrawn and subsequently replaced with a grant of $1.5M unspecified to Dorset. In other words, it doesn’t necessarily have to be used for a bike trail.
2: in a letter to Dorset Council, Minister Ferguson made it clear that the rail infrastructure would remain the property of the Crown.
3: the maintenance costs of $116,000 per annum are far less than costs (per km) of unsealed mainland trails, but a great improvement on that provided by Mayor Howard to Council of $12,500 pa.
There are also other issues that have not been addressed: safety fencing; lack of mobile phone coverage; ambulance access; fire safety (trains previously managed water); waste management (the death of the Mole Creek bike trail); toilet facilities and effluent management (Ditto); privacy screening; property security; presence of domestic animals; use by other than cyclists; no plans to collect user coststhis reduces the benefit direct to council by $5.55M; pedestrian use of the railway tunnel (unlikely to be approved by TasRail the approval rests more about safety and air, rather than lighting; and camping permissions.
The alleged health benefits of the trail have been estimated at $5.266M over ten years. Where does this figure come from? Does this mean that the state health costs will decrease by this amount? What is the benefit to ratepayers?
The shortfall in costs is $2.781m corrected. Where is this coming from?
September 13-15
• NETAC Golden Anniversary Scottsdale Mechanics’ Institute Hall
September 14-15
Rail Trail Run and Ride Scottsdale
September 19
• Lions Club of Bridport Charity Golf Day Barnbougle Dunes, tee off 8:00am
September 27
• Scottsdale Senior Social Club, Northbourne Hall, from 1:30pm
We know about Shimano’s generous contribution to Blue Derby. But, it is obvious that Dorset Council has, and is, making ratepayer contribution to cycling in Dorset, including a gift of an excavator costing $54,000 to Blue Derby. At least, Council contribution to cycling is now transparent, previously hidden under “Road Maintenance”
Although the trail is partly situated in the Launceston municipality, the total costs involved in constructing, maintaining and operating the trail rests with Dorset Council, meaning Dorset ratepayers.
Looking at the project schedule, it is clear that no physical work will commence before a Council is in place. That being the case, your participation in the forthcoming election/reformation of the Council is of paramount importance. As is candidacy. Have you thought about standing? This nonsense can be stopped – by you!
Stuart Bryce, Acting Chairman North East Residents and Farmers Inc.
RATES COMMENT
First, I must agree with Mr Jennings and state that with inflation running at less than 5% there is no justification to raise the rates by 15%.
Unless services and benefits don’t go up a triple inflation hike is a pure and simple money grab.
The decision to then purchase a new excavator solely for Blue Derby also doesn’t ring true as the mountain bike trails are now supposedly in the hands of a committee whose responsibility it is to promote and maintain the trails and not the council’s.
The decision to green light the Rail Trail also flies in face of logic with construction costs far exceeding the former Mayor’s "guaranteed" $1.5 million and an ongoing maintenance bill of a minimum of $1.8 million, one must surely believe that the extra 10% rate rise is to pay for this folly. I would love to know where those conducting the business plan got their information from to justify their conclusion that the proposal is viable.
I, as a pensioner, don’t want to see the municipality constantly being forced into exorbitant rate rises just to cover costs of pie in the sky schemes.
Ken Terry, Bridport
NORTH EASTERN EVENTS CALENDAR 2024
October 5
• Bridport Village Market Bridport, 9:30am – 1:00pm
October 8
• Garden Walk, Scottsdale Bowls Club
RSL Scottsdale, from 9:30am
October 12
• Winnaleah Football Club Reunion Winnaleah Hotel, 5:00pm
October 19
• Plant Fest, Springfield Friends of St Paul’s Church
October 20
• Big Day Out Lilydale Recreation Ground, 10:00am – 2:00pm
October 25
• 60 Years of Seniors in Scottsdale Northbourne Hall, 1:00pm
November 2
• Gladstone Hotel Rodeo Gladstone
November 9
• Ringarooma School & District Show Ringarooma
REGULAR EVENTS: Every Monday • Bridport Community Men’s Shed Bridport, 10:00am – 1:00pm • PlayConnect+ (School Term), Jetsonville Hall, 10:00am – 11:30am • Ukulele Group, Community House, 2:00pm – 3:00pm • Purple Frog Art & Craft Group, Scottsdale Men’s Shed, 10:00am – 2.00pm • Scottsdale Men’s Shed, Scottsdale, 9:00am – 2:30pm Second Monday Each Month • Dorset Garden Club Scottsdale Uniting Church Meeting Room 2:00pm Every Tuesday • Bingo, Scottsdale RSL, from 7:00pm • Scottsdale Choir, Scottsdale Uniting Church Meeting Room, 7:00pm – 9:00pm Every Wednesday • Bridport Community Men’s Shed Bridport, 10:00am – 1:00pm • Scottsdale Men’s Shed Scottsdale, 9:00am – 2:30pm Fourth Wednesday Each Month • Probus Club of Scottsdale, Northbourne, 9:45am Every Thursday • Free morning tea drop in centre, Scottsdale Uniting Church 10:00am – 1:00pm Every Friday • Bridport Community Men’s Shed Bridport, 10:00am – 1:00pm • Scottsdale Men’s Shed, Scottsdale, 9:00am – 2:30pm First Friday Each Month • Free Women’s Legal Service,
Tassie Scallop Fiesta success
THE SEVENTH annual Bridport Scallop Fiesta proved a sunny success after overnight rain threatened to dampen the spirits of more than 2000 attendees.
“We sold out the crowd with 2000 tickets but with the volunteers, vendors, and entertainers it would have been around 2200 people there,” organising spokesman Tony Scott said.
“It was a nervous morning for organisers with the rain in the morning but thankfully by 10am when the gates opened it was beautiful with blue skies and warm conditions.
“It was a happy crowd partly because of the effort put in to have a wide variety of attractions, quality food and beverage providers and a wide variety of entertainment.”
Negotiations are underway with Events Tasmania for ongoing funding and Mr Scott said he was confident of securing support – especially given Premier Jeremy Rockliff’s glowing endorsememt of the event during the official opening.
“We are confident given the way our event fits with the Tourism Tasmania targets of premium events in regional areas,” he said.
“We are still analysing the details but anecdotally we had a good representation from interstate, some of whom came specifically for the event including personal friends from Adelaide.”
The format of the scallop and seafood celebration is also under review.
“We are reviewing how it operates as it is a huge workload for an ageing army of volunteers to put it on – we need about 70 and we had 55 so it’s a huge undertaking,” he said.
“The other stress is the weather and bookings in advance for planning purposes so everything is on the table.”
The event included one of the country’s richest baking contests, with two scallop pie competitions.
Traditional curried scallop pie was won by St Leonards Bakery apprentice Liam Dyke – taking the mantle from his
• Bridport holiday makers Julie Briggs, Karen Laycock, Lee Barker and Mandy Claridge. father, defending champion Leigh Dyke. Second was Penguin Bakery and third prize went to Deloraine Baker.
In the gourmet scallop pie category, first was the Scottsdale Cottage Bakery
with a smoked cheddar and wasabi scallop pie. Second and third were won by McCarthy’s Bread Lounge, in Ulverstone with an Indian satay and scallop chowder.
MORE SCALLOP SOCIALS, PAGE 6.
Gearing up for Scottsdale bike track opening
THE NEW Scottsdale Community Bike Track at the Children’s Reserve will be officially opened this Saturday with the anonymous community benefactor proud of helping make the space a reality.
Celebrations will take place from 11am - 1pm, with the new facility ready for bike, trike and scooter action.
Borys from Extreme Bicycle Stunts will be on hand to display some crazy tricks and a BBQ will be fired up for a free sausage sizzle.
Just a Farmer screening
THE POWERFUL film Just a Farmer will be screened at the Scottsdale Football Club tonight, Wednesday August 6. Ringarooma’s Amelia Carter has organised the event with the assistance of the Dorset Suicide Prevention Network as part of her Year 8 Scotch Oakburn Explore community service program.
She is focussing on suicide prevention as her project goal, with the movie shedding a light on mental health, suicide and reducing stigma with a focus on rural communities.
Screening is at 6.30 with entry of $15 including supper.
Police swoop on Derby residence
A LAUNCESTON man has been charged after a series of aggravated burglaries in Launceston and Derby on Saturday afternoon.
Police received reports about incidents at private residences at St Leonards and Kings Meadows as well as at a Launceston business.
A fourth report of a man entering a premises at Derby while two occupants were home led to the arrest of a 26-year-old man. Nobody was physically injured during the incidents.
The man was bailed to appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court in September.
Attendees are also encouraged to get dressed up for their chance to win a prize for best costume
The project has been funded by the Premier’s Fund for Children and Young People ($50,000), a generous community member donation ($30,000) and Dorset Council.
The anonymous donor said she had always felt a close affinity with Scottsdale and wanted to give back.
“My childhood was greatly enriched by our family’s
frequent visits to my grandparents’ farm,” she said.
“My husband and I wanted to make a contribution to the community and we believe the bike track will be a wonderful facility that will promote positive family values of fun and fitness.
“Being part of an extended family that has played a long-term role in the economic and social fabric of the community, I am delighted to be able to give back some of the joy that Scottsdale has given to me.”
Ringarooma tree report
AN ONGOING three-yearly maintenance regime will be implemented to ensure the future of the historically significant Himalayan Cypress trees in Ringarooma, and maintain road safety for users.
An arborist report for the trees on Ringarooma Rd and Lovers Lane was organised by Dorset Council after public concern they would be trimmed inappropriately.
The arborist reviewed tree protection legislation at the local, state, and federal level and requested information about the avenue from TreeNET’s Avenues of Honour project, Heritage Tasmania, and the National Trust.
As a result, proactive management options have been developed to maintain the significance of the avenue, while considering future encroachment onto Ringarooma Road.
“In accordance with the report recommendations to maintain a consistent avenue of foliage without gaps, pruning must therefore be done proactively by specialist hedging,” a council spokesman said.
“This being 500 mm deep to 4.5 m high for most of the Himalayan Cypress avenue. This pruning will provide better clearance to maintain growth from Ringarooma Road.
“A commitment to an ongoing three-yearly maintenance regime will see this significant tree avenue unwavering for future generations.”
No definitive schedule is in place for pruning, with contractors still being investigated and engaged to undertake the work.
Dorset digital plan survey
DORSET COUNCIL has launched a community survey to capture the concerns and issues of residents when it comes to connectivity.
Council is working with NBN, Telstra, Northern Tasmania Development Corporation, and community and business stakeholders to develop a Community Digital Plan.
General Manager John Marik said the plan was a pilot project and the first of its kind in the State.
“It will create a possible road map and methodology that could be utilised in other local government areas. Modern high-speed digital infrastructure is an absolute necessity for the region to improve liveability for local residents, aid in economic development for existing and new commercial operators and to improve customer experience for the vibrant tourism industry,” Mr Marik said.
Tractors shine after rain
HUNDREDS OF people helped raise thousands of dollars to be invested back into the local community at Sunday’s Rotary Club of Scottsdale Tasmania Tractor Show and Shine.
More than 50 tractors were on display at the Scottsdale Recreation Ground with judging by two visitors and one local expert.
Rotary Club of Scottsdale Treasurer Jan Hughes said despite the overnight and morning rain, it was a successful biennial event.
“It was lovely to see so many generations mingling at an event and overall it was a really nice family day for the community,” she said.
RESULTS:
Best Vintage Tractor: TEA 28 Grey Massey Ferguson owned by William Barnett of Jetsonville.
Best Classic Tractor: 624 McCormick International owned by Cam Willis of Lilydale.
Best Modern Tractor/Combo:
Massey Ferguson 8732 owned by Forsyth Company of Scottsdale, with a Grimme 150-60 twin row potato harvesterowned by JM Contracting of Scottsdale.
Best New Model Tractor/Combo: Fendt 930 tractor and Fendt silage wagon owned by JNM Contacting.
Best Fleet: JNM Contracting.
Oldest Tractor: 1939 LeRoi Air Tractor owned by Gerard Gelston of Dunorlan.
Most Hours: Case CX 70 with 95,645 hours owned by Neil Berne of Lilydale. Judges’ Choice: Ford 4600 owned by Simon Jones of Scottsdale.
People’s Choice: 624 McCormick International owned by Cam Willis.
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• Bridie and Jo Davis with their trophies from the Modern Tractor category.
• Harry Hall with parents Kelsie Mitchell and Riley Hall.
• Cam Willis with his McCormick International 624 after winning People’s Choice, the classic tractor category and being the runner up Judges’ Choice.
• Darcy Smith alongside his newly gifted International 684.
• Johnno Johnson with son Arlie Johnson and brother Cody Johnson.
• Ken, Liz and Andrew Dolley with their dog Gimli.
• Max Lovell, Ted Strickland and Olivia Lovell in front of a Fendt 930 Tractor.
• Mark, Phill, Natalie and Grace Bosworth.
Tree planting fun at Bridport
SUSTAINABLE TIMBER
Tasmania joined forces with Bridport Primary School to celebrate Schools Tree Day, an annual event aimed at inspiring the next generation to engage with and appreciate Tasmania’s natural environment.
Students enjoyed the handson experience of planting trees and learning about the role of Tasmanian forests in the State’s ecosystem.
A total of 3500 native seedlings, grown at Sustainable Timber Tasmania’s Perth Nursery, were gifted to more than 60 schools across the state.
STT Conservation and Land Management General Manager Suzette Weeding said it’s a rewarding program for all
involved.
“Our goal is for students to take home a fresh appreciation for the environment, plus the gratification of contributing to a greener Tasmania that future generations will inherit,” she said.
“Throughout the day, Sustainable Timber Tasmania foresters shared their knowledge of native species and sustainable forestry practices, guiding students through the life cycle of a eucalypt and emphasising the importance of forest conservation.
“Sustainable Timber Tasmania looks forward to returning to Bridport Primary School to check on the growth of the seedlings planted by the enthusiastic students.”
Fight for freshwater crayfish set to continue
A NEW program is being launched in the ongoing fight to protect the giant freshwater crayfish.
The largest freshwater invertebrate in the world is endemic to rivers acoss the North-East but is threatened by
habitat loss, poaching, siltation of waterways, and the effects of climate change.
NRM North will address the challenges with a project through to June 2028. The aim is to improve riparian habitat
Musical masterpiece set to delight patrons
A NEW generation of baroque players known as VDB Fellows is set to enchant audiences in the North-East this weekend with Arcangelo & Co.
Scottsdale will play host to one concert on Saturday, August 10 at 6pm at the Scottsdale Mechanic’s Institute Hall, while St Helens will be immersed in the performance on Sunday, August 11 at 2pm at the Portland Memorial Hall.
Artistic Director Julia Fredersdorff said it would be an unforgettable journey through the golden age of baroque music. The performances will showcase the
talent and expertise of emerging local period instrument specialists.
“We are thrilled to bring Arcangelo & Co to North-East Tasmania. These performances in Scottsdale and St Helens offer a unique opportunity for audiences to experience the passion and virtuosity of baroque music in intimate, historic venues.
“Arcangelo’s reputation for breathing new life into period performances aligns perfectly with our mission to make early music accessible and exciting for all.”
Contact Van Diemen’s Band for more details.
quality and connectivity along 17km of streams in the Pipers, Little Forester, and Great Forester catchments.
Private landholders are being asked to apply for funding to control stock access to rivers and to enhance riparian
vegetation in a bid to provide stream shading and reduce water temperature, as well as reduce sedimentation and riverbank erosion.
Expressions of interest close on December 24, 2025.
• Bridport Primary School helped make their grounds greener, planting trees donated by Sustainable Timber Tasmania for School’s Tree Day.
Bridport Scallop Fiesta 2024
Jarrahdale Woodheaters
• Bridport Surf Club’s scallop kebabs were again a hit with crowds including visitors Leeann and Lloyd Tunbridge from Devonport.
• Brigette and Dom Burling from Exeter.
• Enjoying the igloo experience were Stewart and Renny Johnson from Nile, Rick Montgomery from Riverside and Jason King from Grindelwald.
• Fine dining at the fiesta was enjoyed by Steve Klimeck of Beaconsfield, Jarrod Monson from Beauty Point, Melinda Harper from Launceston and Kym Dart of Launceston.
• Julie Graham from Launceston with Wren and Bran Scott.
• Milton and Nardi Whitehouse and Lisa and Tony Ray from Penguin.
• Premier Jeremy Rockliff officially opened the Scallop Fiesta alongside Fiesta King Peter Murphy and Commissioner Andrew Wardlaw.
• Vaughn and Cathy Cain from Bridport.
MORNING Kindling, available at Scottsdale Men’s Shed. Monday, Wednesday and Fridays, 10.00am till 2.00pm. Now also available at Ag Warehouse, Scottsdale, proceeds to Hospital Auxiliary.
JOHNSTONE, Kathleen Ada
(nee Williams)
21.10.1925 - 23.07.2024
Loving wife of Ian (dec.).
Loved and loving mother of David (dec.), Allan, Phillip, and Jane. Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Great Great Grandmother.
Forever in our hearts.
Privately cremated.
RETURN THANKS
FENTON Audrey Blanche
Passed away June 19, 2024
Ronnie and Penny, Peter and Christine, and families wish to thank family and friends for attending Audrey’s funeral.
For all the phone calls, cards, flowers and offering of condolences.
Special thanks to staff at May Shaw Aminya and to Lethborg funerals.
We appreciate your expressions of sympathy in our time of sorrow.
Derby Community Development Association
Annual General Meeting
Wed, August 21 at 4:30pm
Derby School House Museum
Tasmania
Tractor Show and Shine 2024
MAIN RAFFLE WINNERS
1st, Bike Isaac Davis 2nd, Pennicott Voucher
Donna Roach 3rd, Derby Voucher
Aaron Worker 4th, Branxholm Voucher
Susie Krushka 5th, Gladstone Voucher
Damien Roach
KID’S RAFFLE
Pedal Tractor
Jan Hughes
Speed Zone Change Proposal Derby Back Road Derby
As a road safety improvement Dorset Council is considering options for reducing the speed limit on the Derby Back Road from the current 100kmh to 80kmh.
Council invites the Community to make written representation by Wednesday 4th September 2024 via Council website, email dorset@dorset. tas.gov.au or write to Dorset Council, PO Box 21, Scottsdale 7260
Details of options being considered can be viewed on the Council website (www.dorset.tas.gov.au) or Council Offices, 3 Ellenor Street Scottsdale.
John Marik, General Manager
in the making
Neillys win challenge ride
THE LOCKHART Endurance Challenge was held at Springfield over the weekend.
The overall winner was North-East husband and wife duo Kirsty and Shane Neilly in a time of four hours and 19 minutes. Kirsty rode Woodsong Princess Barbie and Shane rode Woodsong Indiana Rose.
Organiser Alison Lockhart said three juniors came in holding hands to take out equal first in the junior section. These were Alexa Parker, riding Bellawongarah Isaac, Lauren Rattray riding Samson of Glendhu and Dylan Stevens riding Highland View Nerida.
The middleweight section was won by Jillinda Aitchison riding Tonki Dee Boo Henrietta.
“The ride overall was a great success with riders loving the tracks and scenic views,” she said.
Riders will again saddle up for an endurance ride with the Jolly Lette Memorial Ride taking place on August 24 at Santarena Park.
Fabulous 500 for Forsyth
CENTRAL SWIFTS netballer Sarah Forsyth celebrated her 500th game for the club in the North Eastern Netball Association last month.
“I am honestly a little overwhelmed by it all, but super proud of this personal milestone. It’s not something I ever thought would be possible,” Forsyth said.
“It can’t be put into words how much Swifties means to me – and shown by the celebration they gave me after my 500th game – I love everyone involved in the Club to bits.”
Forsyth took up the sport when she was five, in mini league for the Legerwood Netball Club and it has been a playing career full of fond memories so far.
“My first and probably my most influential coach Scott Partridge told me
on Saturday that he remembers when I was a little tacker and I just wanted to be out on the court,” Forsyth said.
“Fairly sure it was just so I could wear the fancy pleated red skirt and green polo! Not much has changed really, I love playing!”
Forsyth’s mum and sister both played netball so it was a natural fit for her to take to the court.
When Legerwood ceased at the end of 1997, Central Swifts was formed from the Legerwood players. She has played every season since 1998 for Swifts, with her 500 senior games played over 26 years.
“Being part of a team, the lifelong friendships you make, the life skills and learnings from team sport cannot be underestimated, plus I do like a social activity, and I have plenty of fantastic memories of those over the years,” she
said.
“It’s also not only the friendships you make within your own club, but opposition clubs over the years, with netball season a chance for you to catch up, usually on the court as I do like to talk!”
Her greatest moments including coaching the winning Division 3 premiership team in 2016, being awarded Swifts Life Membership in 2015 and taking home some premierships along the journey.
“Winning premierships is always great and I’m so fortunate to have won a few, so can’t split them or the celebrations!”
Forsyth said she had no plans to retire any time soon.
“My mum played well into her 60s, so I have a few more years to go until I can pull the retirement card. As long as the body is willing and able, I’ll be out there,” she said.
Trout in, Trumpeter out
GET FISHING
BY NICK MARTIN
THE TROUT season got underway over the weekend with reports of good fishing at lowland lakes and rivers where the wind was not as much of a factor as it was in the highlands.
By all accounts it was a fantastic start with plenty of people out and about with success whether they were fishing with flies, lures or bait.
The Inland Fisheries Service has stocked rainbow trout into Curries River Reservoir, Blackmans Lagoon, Big Waterhouse Lake and Pioneer Lake over winter for anglers to catch. Brown trout have also been stocked into Curries River Reservoir and Big Waterhouse Lake.
The Striped Trumpeter season is about
to wind up for spawning, with waters off the North-East and East Coast fishing well.
Fish are coming in from their usual 100m depth to around 40m-60m as they chase warmer conditions to breed.
I’d recommend using a big red flash Paternoster rig sent right to the bottom like you do with Flathead.
If you look for some structure off a reef with some fresh salmon as bait and are patient, you should have success.
It is regarded by many as the number one eating fish and the more respect you give it, the better it will be on a plate.
Bleed them instantly and put them on ice and it will firm up ready to put in a curry, crumb or sashimi – there is not a single way that you can cook it where it won’t be delicious.
The stripey season will close for
September and October, reopening on the November long weekend so you have a few weeks left to take advantage – but be respectful of the bag limits and the 55cm minimum size allowable to the tip of the tail to ensure we are giving the species the best chance of being sustainable into the future.
Catching salmon off the rocks is also continuing to prove a productive winner and as I have mentioned before, tuna is still hot everywhere with bigger catches in the North-East and smaller but more prolific catching on the East Coast.
Also, don’t forget about your boat and trailer maintenance. Get the jobs done that you have been putting off because summer will be here before we know it and you don’t want your fishing delayed because you have to take something in for a lastminute repair.
• Sarah Forsyth celebrated her 500th netball game last week.
• Jake Brown at Blackmans Lagoon on opening day of the trout season.
• Kirsty Neilly and Woodsong Princess Barbie.
• Winning juniors, Alexa Parker, Dylan Stevens and Lauren Rattray.
Pythons dominate Frogs for big win
HOCKEY REPORT
BY LAURA HILL
PYTHONS AND Frogs played the first game of the day. Frogs started out having all the play for the first five minutes working together to have multiple attempts at goals.
Pythons’ back line Laura Hill, Jayden Knight and Alan Davenport proved too strong working hard to prevent them scoring. Pythons’ Emily Cox started with strong work through the centre with her side scoring a quick three goals.
Frogs’ Andrew Hill and Greg CokerWilliams did not stand still, working to bring the ball back up the ground. Halftime showed a strong Pythons team 7-0. Pythons continued their winning run scoring two quick goals. But Frogs’ defenders Bianca Hill and Shakira CokerWilliams worked hard at trying to stop them. Nick Hill had a great run bringing the ball down the field and crossing the
ball to the centre of the circle to be finished off by Greg Munro to score for the Frogs. The final score showed Pythons with a solid lead 9-1.
The second game saw Sloths playing Rovers. Sloths got the ball down to Zane Smith who lived up to his reputation for goal scoring putting them on the board. Zane followed up his goal with another. Not backing down Rovers returned the pressure with Aaron Ritson finding his mark, matching Zane’s goal moments later beginning a goal run for his team. Rovers’ Faye Smith scored a well-placed goal from the outer edge of the circle.
Half-time saw Rovers ahead 3-2. Sloths’ Larni Evans and Brock Knight worked together through the midfield working to intercept the ball stopping Rovers’ play. Sloths’ Kerry Kershaw came out of her usual defensive position to score with five minutes left. Rovers finished the game with the win 5-3.
RESULTS
Pythons 9 d Frogs 2.
Best - Pythons: Jayden Knight, Alan Davenport, Ben Williams.
Frogs: Andrew Hill, Byron Atkins, Nick Hill. Goals- Pythons: Ben Williams 2, Lisa Williams 2, Narelle Genge 2, Victor Goss 2, Emily Cox 1. Frogs: Greg Munro 1.
Pacing placings
• Race four winner in Launceston Friday night Miki Sanz driver by John Walters and trained by Kent Rattray.
NORTH-EAST PACING connections had some podium placings in Launceston last Friday, including one winner. Miki Sanz, driven by John Walters and trained by Kent Rattray, tasted victory with a time of 2:43.50 in the 2200m Beenas Gift Pace. Rattray also took home a third place in race three, with Walters driving Scarlet Place into third in the 1680m Cliff Robins Memorial with a time of 2:03.75.
North Eastern Pacing Club Horse of the Year tally (at August 1) Scarlet Place 9, Colby Sanz 6, Rockandahardplace 6, The Mighty Doc 6, De Goey 5, Hez A Fake 5, Wild Rummy 5, Miki Sanz 4, Star Watching 4, Sunny Sanz 3, Ark Melody 2, Indianna Sanz 2, Grizzly Montana 1, Karalta Artemis 1. Trainer Of The Year (At August 1) Kent Rattray 37, Rohan Hadley 10, Wes Targett 5, Kate Macleod 4, Kyle Pratten 2, Max Wadley 1.
Rohan Hadley trained and drove Wild Rummy to third in the 2200m Tenirama Stakes.
The stakes were higher on Saturday night in Hobart, in the $80,000 Beautide.
Hadley drove De Goey to third in a time of 2:31.43 across the 2090m race, missing out on a spot in the $2.1 Million TAB Eureka in September reserved for the winner of the Beautide.
One Hit Wonders win
• One Hit Wonders claim
THE NORTH Eastern Badminton Association held its grand final on Monday, July 29, with One Hit Wonders knocking the top team Shuttlemasters off the top off the ladder to take out the premier’s title for 2024.
The association had five teams playing in the competition this season, with reports of a very competitive season played at Winnaleah District
High School gym on Monday nights. Competitors have ranged from the youngest at 11 years old through to retirees keeping fit and active/ The roster runs from February to July with training nights during the season.
Anyone interested for next season please can contact Bec Fenton on 0428 505 723.
Junior Magpies head for finals
ALL FOUR Scottsdale junior teams have qualified for NTJFA finals which commence on the weekend.
While beaten on Sunday, the Under 12 boys again showed plenty of enthusiasm against a bigger Tamar lineup. Thomas Carter from Ringarooma was the team’s best player for the second week in a row, together with ruckman Ethan Morice and Ollie Gerke.
The Under 14 girls continued their good form with a 40-point win over Longford. Ruby Mountney was again outstanding alongside Sakye Cassidy and Eleni Natoba while the multiple goalkickers included Caitlyn Davis, Abby Samec and Rhianna Lette.
Under lights at George Town the Under 14 boys were beaten but far from disgraced. James Coxen, Chase McMahon and Matthew Cresswell all played well while the goalkickers were Jobe Beeson and Harrison Murphy.
The Under 16s led East Launceston for much of the game played under lights at Scottsdale on Friday night, but East got away in the final term.
Deagen Young booted a couple of goals and was among the team’s best players alongside Haydan Auton, Andy Heazlewood and Lochlan Bowerman.
RESULTS
Under 12s
Tamar 7.8 (50) d Scottsdale 2.2 (14)
Goals: Ethan Morice, Thomas Carins.
Best: Tom Carter, Ethan Morice, Ollie Gerke, Harry Moore, Thomas Carins, Mac Bingley.
Under 14 girls
Scottsdale 8.10 (58) d Longford 3.0 (18)
Goals: Caitlyn Davis 2, Abby Samec 2, Rhianna Lette 2, Madden Wood, Mackenzie Heazlewood.
Best: Ruby Mountney, Sakye Cassidy, Eleni Natoba, Rhianna Lette, Caitlyn Davis, Mackenzie Heazlewood.
Under 14 Boys
George Town 6.6 (42) d Scottsdale 2.0 (12)
Goals: Jobe Beeson, Harrison Murphy.
Best: James Coxen, Chase McMahon, Matthew Cresswell, Harrison Murphy, Jobe Beeson, Luke Reid.
Under 16 Boys (Div 1) East Launceston 8.10 (58) d Scottsdale 6.7 (43)
Goals: Deagen Young 2, Jackson Murphy, Jesse Wallner, Blake Hopkins, Lochlan Bowerman. Best: Haydan Auton, Andy Heazlewood, Deagen Young, Lochlan Bowerman, Alex Abraham, Jamieson Nunn.
NEXT WEEK’S FINALS Venues and times according to play hq as follows: Sunday, August 11 –Under 12s v Prospect at Invermay Park 9:00am; Under 14s v South Launceston at Invermay Park 11:40am; Under 14 girls v Prospect at Invermay Park 1:00pm; Under 16s v Launceston NTCA Ground 2:25pm.
• Rovers’ Zavier Ritson tries to score backed by Faye Smith while Sloths’ Jake Graham Probert, Mehki Jones and Taree Mather defend.
badminton glory - Rhoda Coleborn, David Kershaw, Ross Kershaw, Jonathan Burley, with Lacey Singline and Nathan Singline.
Rovers 5 d Sloths 3. Best - Rovers: Zavier Ritson, Faye Smith, Lester Carins. Sloths: Kerry Kershaw, Taree Mather, Larni Evans. Goals - Rovers: Aaron Ritson 2, Faye Smith 2, Zavier Ritson 1. Sloths: Zane Smith 2, Kerry Kershaw 1.
This weekend Devils v Sloths at 10.30am, Frogs v Rovers at 12pm. Bye Pythons.
Old Scotch too strong for Demons
BY DAVID WALSH
THE LILYDALE vs Old Scotch game drew a huge crowd to the cricket ground on Saturday to watch the top two teams play and it was Old Scotch who came out firing.
Fletcher Seymour totally controlled the first term with four goals, the former Launceston premiership player marked and kicked truly in an excellent display.
Jack Colgrave added another and Lilydale looked shell shocked before Mathew
Saunders put the Demons on board, with Old Scotch 28 points up at the first break.
There wasn’t much to separate the two sides in the second term, scoring dried up but the centre dominance of Scotch with ruckmen George Oliver and Sam Luttrell giving Scotch on ballers first use of the ball, then Charlie Eastoe broke free and kicked one and the lead was 35 at half time.
Lilydale started the third with a goal to Sam Lockett and looked like making a game of it, but after goals to Duggan,
Captain Swallow and Young, the game was all but over with Scotch leading by 50 points at the last change.
Tom McClaren kicked truly and Lilydale was starting to win some clearances but couldn’t get past the Scotch defence, lead by Ben and Jock Darke and Aiden Jackman finally leading Old Scotch to a 45 point win.
It was Lilydale’s first defeat of the season and Old Scotch moved to the top of the ladder equal on points but with a better percentage with one round to go.
It was a two point thriller in the Reserves, with Old Scotch wining by two.
RESULTS
Seniors Old Scotch 10.9 (69) d Lilydale 3.6 (24) Best, Lilydale: L Venn, S Avent, L Reynolds, T Bardenhagen, M Walsh, B Tuckerman. Old Scotch: F Seymour, A Jackman, S Luttrell, J McKenzie, J Farnkcombe, Mathews. Reserves Old Scotch 6.4 (40) def Lilydale 6.2 (38)
Swans far too hot for Suns
BY NICK FYSH
AFTER MEANDERING for three quarters, the East Coast Swans finally put on the jets in the final term to run out comfortable 63 point winners against the Meander Suns at Westbury on Saturday.
The Suns kicked with the aid of a consistent wind in the first term and were quickly rewarded when Alex Wadley soccered through the first of his three majors for the day. Adam Breen was prominent on his wing early in the game, while Connor Tuck gave the Swans some good run off the backline.
Ned Hyland had an interesting duel with the consistent Paul Stoltenberg but used his strength and experience to take the honours on the day.
By the first break, the Suns had added another two goals, the latter gifted to them after some Swans ill-discipline.
A quick goal in the second quarter by the Suns when kicking into the wind caused some mild alarm in the “away” camp, but the Swans began to gradually find more space in the forward half and consistently hit targets, managing to outscore the Suns by six goals to one.
Jayden Blunt was a tower of strength in defence for the Swans and is emerging as a reliable defender for his team, often tasked with opposing some of the best forwards in the competition.
Isaac Newett showed plenty of class during the quarter and Jarrod Mason took his tally to two goals for the day while playing as a deep forward.
By the long break, the Swans had opened up a 22 point lead and seemed to be cruising to a percentage-boosting win. Suns’ coach, Will Stoltenberg must have had some magic potion stored in their changerooms as they roared into
action in the third quarter, kicking the first three goals, to narrow the gap to a single kick.
Regular combatants, Stoltenberg and Blunt resumed hostilities as the game threatened to explode, with umpires struggling to control a number of spot fires in the Suns forward line. Once cooler heads prevailed, the Swans were able to hit the scoreboard with a longrunning goal from Redman and Mason’s third, courtesy of a good run and pass by Goldfinch.
With the Suns having kicked four goals to the Swans two for the term, it was a game still in the balance as the teams went to their huddles at the final break.
Lanky Jarrod Mason promptly booted his fourth and fifth goal to give his team some breathing space before “Murf’ roared into action. Having played well all day, the burly Swan kicked three goals in as
many minutes to seemingly put the result beyond doubt.
With the team now dominant, the Swans were able to pile on eight majors for the quarter, while keeping the Suns scoreless.
Jarrod Mason kicked six for the day to be easily the most effective forward for either team, while Hamish Tate probably took the chocolates for best afield.
The Swans now face the daunting task of facing a confident Old Scotch at St Helens in the last roster match of the season.
RESULTS
Seniors
Swans 16.17 (113) d Suns 8.2 (50)
Goals, Swans: J.Mason 6, Murfet 3, Watts 3, Newett, Redman. Page, Cubitt Best, Swans: Hyland, Tate, J.Mason, Child, J.Blunt, Goldfinch, Murfett Reserves
Suns 15.16 (106) d Swans 1.4 (10)
Seagull’s season alive with big win
BY JUAN SALTER
BRIDPORT TRAVELLED to St Pats on Saturday in a must win game to keep their final hopes alive, and they came away with a resounding 122-point win.
Bridport started the game well, kicking three goals in three minutes with Caleb Bedford booting two of these to show their ascendency early.
Nat Barnett was strong in the ruck giving first use of the ball especially to his cocaptain Joey Robinson who is playing some
fantastic football. The Seagulls piled on nine goals in a dominant display of fast paced footy, going into the first change leading by fifty points.
The second term with Bridport kicking into the breeze was a hard slog. St Pats managed to kick two goals early but Bridport had most of the play but managed only four goals for the quarter.
Matt Taylor was starting to show his great form again with five on the board thus far and looked like he was in for a big day. Cal Mulder was showing his class and Christian Barnes was clearing the ball down back with ease. At the main break the Seagulls lead was out to 62 points but St Pats had stemmed the tide this term.
With percentage a major factor in the finals race Bridport managed five goals but was inaccurate with seven behinds whilst keeping St Pats goalless. William McBride was marking everything up forward and Bridport’s on ball division was bringing teammates into play with a dominant performance.
The last term showed complete dominance by the Seagulls, hitting the scoreboard with six majors and holding St Pats to one goal. Matt Taylor kicked his ninth goal and has moved up
the NTFA’s Leading Goalkicker Award, Robinson was outstanding with every other player contributing in the 122-point win.
Bridport will play OLs in a mustwin game at home this Saturday and could finish fourth with a victory and a possible home final. If they lose, the other game East Coast v Old Scotch will decide the makeup of the final five.
Bridport should welcome back Jack Lanham and Jake Blackwell from injury and Busta Whelan also could be pressing for selection after a standout performance in the Reserves.
The Reserves went down to St Pats by 64 points.
In some exciting news for the Club Senior Coach Andrew Philpott with Bench Coach Juan Salter have signed on for 2025, and Cal Mulder has been an early signing for the Bridport Football Club ahead of next season.
RESULTS
Seniors
Bridport 22.18 (150) d St Pats 4.4 (28)
Goals: Taylor 9, McBride 3, Arnold 2, Cal Mulder 2, Robinson 2, Bedford 2, Makitae,Fenton
Best - Nat Barnett, Robinson, Cal Mulder, Barnes, Mcbride, Taylor. Reserves
St Pats 14.7 (91) d Bridport 3.9 (27)
Goals - Button, McDougall, Haas. Best - Whelan, McDougall, Button, Cipura, Haas, Grynglass.
• Cal Mulder up against St Pats during Bridport’s big win. He has already signed on for next season with the Seagulls.
Photo by Tracey Richards.
• Juan Salter and Andrew Philpott have committed to the Seagulls for next season.
Magpies get first win of season
T CONTINUED FROM BACK PAGE. The annual auction, the club’s major fundraiser for the year was held on Friday and raised in excess of $49,000 courtesy of some very magnanimous donors and some equally generous bidders.
were very competitive for three quarters, but once again an inability to score goals at vital stages cost them dearly. Mikayla Binns was a welcome inclusion back from injury but with Ruby Hall and Taia Lette on state duties it was always going to be a tough assignment to beat Old Scotch.
The girls have a standalone game at Scottsdale next week against South Launceston, and if they can field their best team, a positive result is more than possible.
Club president David Mullins congratulated Candice Walker on her outstanding organisation of the auction and thanked all those businesses and individuals who contributed to the more than 190 items that went on sale.
This Saturday the Under 18s, Reserves
and Seniors journey to Rocherlea for the second last matches of the season, while the girls will be playing at home.
RESULTS
Senior Men
Scottsdale 10.7 (67) d Deloraine 6.4 (40)
Goals: J Hayward 2, J Krushka 2, K Lanham 2, J Rattray, B Mullins, G Davies, J Hayes.
Best: W Hall, B Mullins, J Rattray, J Hayes, J Singline, B Whish-Wilson.
Senior Women
Old Scotch 5.10 (40) d Scottsdale 2.2 (14)
Goals: G Dare 2.
• Kyle Lanham and coach Joel Hayes celebrate a goal cheered on by the 1994 U18 grand final team.
SPORTS RESULTS
BRIDPORT GOLF CLUB
SATURDAY 3RD AUGUST 2024
SCALLOP FIESTA 3 BALL AMBROSE Winners: Brodie Baker, Dylan Baker, Shane Baker 59.5. Runners-up: Daniel Boatright, Andy Barron, Ben Rainbow 60.34; Xavier Nicholls, Cooper Hayes, Sam Mayne 61.17; Darren Nichol, Trish Nichol, Mandy Hall 63.84 Nick Sutton, Oliver Freeland, Austen Freeland 64.84. Bradman’s Trophy - Poor man’s scallops (pumpkins): Michael Beams, Steve Hillard, Craig Boutcher 71.17. NTP 1/10 - Women: Karlene Cuthbertson. NTP 6/15 - Men: David Bird. Women: Karlene Cuthbertson. Longest Putt over the field 9/18: Griffin Woodward. Straightest Drives on 2nd: . Men: Steve Hillard Women: Trish Nichol. Friday Flappers: (Surf & Coop) Damien.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 31 MULLIGAN
Women: Winner - Karlene Cuthbertson 39, June Atkinson 36, Trish Nichol 31. Bridport Golfers Lounge NTP 7/16: Trish Nichol. Longest Putt over the field 9/18: Helen Davies Men: Winner - Glenn Baker 40, Gary Thomas
23. Croquet: Draw - Linda Rosevear, Holein-one - Eddy Schuuring, Long shot - Sandra Bond.
SCOTTSDALE GOLF CLUB
SATURDAY, AUGUST 3 MONTHLY MEDAL
Winner - Cameron Dobson 68 nett. R/UpDavid Knight 71 nett. Others - Lorissa Dobson 75, Stuart Worker 77. NTP 5/14 - Rob Shea Longest Putt - Bill Fahey. Putting - David Knight 26 putts.
TUESDAY, JULY 30
Women’s Winner - Tracey Taylor 32 points. R/Up - Cheryl Mackenzie 31 points. Men’s Winner - John Wood 35 points. R/Up - Craig Styles 30 points. Longest Putt - Barry Pickett. SGC Longest Putt - Craig Styles. GobblersCheryl Mackenzie, Noelene Lette NE VETS RESULTS
SCOTTSDALE – THURSDAY, AUG 1
Div A Winner - A Loren 38 points. R/Up - J Wood 36 points. Third - D Walsh 35 points Div B Winner - M Hope 40 points. R/Up - G Blackwell 35 points. Third - T Street 33 points
c/b F Wagner. Div C Winner - B Pickett 35 points. R/Up - R Millar 29 points. Third - M Barrenger 26 points. NTP 3/12 - M Taylor. NTP 4/13 - D Walsh. NTP 9/18 - R Nichols. Best Front Nine - G Warren 18 points. Best Back Nine - P Beattie 17 points. Next Game @ Georgetown 15/8/2024
RINGAROOMA GOLF CLUB
PRESIDENT’S TROPHY
Winner - S Worker-39. R/Up - S Bond -38. 3rd - C Fennell-37. 4th - D Walsh-36. Longest putt 5/14 - B Jacobs. NTP 7/16 - R Berne. NTP 9/18 - B Jacobs
TAM O’SHANTER GOLF CLUB
Monthly Medal Winner - Corey Hogarth 73. Best Gross - Corey Hogarth 83. Best Putting – Corey Hogarth 27. Div 1 - Corey Hogarth 73, C Rolland 75, G Mancey 76, J Cassidy 77, P Nielsen 77. J Langdale 78, K Holmyard 78, J Boatwright 79, J Ransom 82. Div 2 - K Bower 78, S Cossins 78, B Triffitt 82, C Peck 88, G Clayton 89. Longest Putt: P Nielsen. NTP’s: 2/11 J Cassidy, 4/13 J Ransom, 6/15 K Holmyard.
Best: H Viney, L Juramai, E McCarthy, M Lester, S Bowen, B Mather. Reserves
Scottsdale 9.14 (68) d Deloraine 2.5 (17)
Goals: C Binns 3, L Nichols 3, R Probert, D Atkins, J Mullins. Best: S Tomkinson, C Binns, R Probert, H Burr, L Saunders, L Nichols. Under 18s
Scottsdale 8.6 (54) d Deloraine 7.4 (46)
Goals: C Rigby 3, L Mountney 2, Z Sheehan, N Cresswell, N Auton, Best: D Wiggins, E Jones, N Auton, K Pou, J Brown, B Cresswell.
NORTH EASTERN LADIES DARTS GRAND FINAL – TUESDAY JULY 30 Imps def Warriors 5/4. Most singles won for 2024. A. Barrett, T. Webb 12 games. Highest score B. Jones, L. Barrett: 140. Game shot: L. Barrett 61.
• Captain Elliot Tyson gets a handball away.
• Lekkus Mountney boots the ball forward.
• James Hayward spoils his opponent.
• Kyle Lanham comes to grips with Deloranie opponents.
• Darts premier team. Imps - Wendy McDougall, Mandi Edwards, Trish Reeve. Front row Alison Barrett, Lila Bailey, Lisa Barrett, Molly McDonaugh.
• Jumping for joy - ruckman Brad Tuffin gets the tap as the Magpies finally break through for a win to break their season drought.
Magpies win at last!
BY PETER FISH
FRONT
IN
of a good crowd including some past players and valuable sponsors, the senior Scottsdale team finally won their first game of the season after promising plenty in recent weeks.
And there was plenty to celebrate after the Under 18s also won their first match of the year, and the reserves notched up their third win.
The senior match never reached a high standard, but the Magpies led at every change. However, unlike last week they continued to outscore their opposition in the final term. When coach Joel Hayes booted the team’s tenth goal even the usually pessimistic Jonty Mullins in the
crowd was heard to say, “I think we’re home.” And, so they were!
At half time the team led by three goals, but the coach was critical of his players for allowing Deloraine too many uncontested marks. And he could have included in his remarks some reference to errant short passing and misdirected handballs.
In the third quarter, captain Elliot Tyson took a courageous and contested mark and a minor skirmish followed an incident which saw Tyson lying prone on the ground. Tyson was taken off, but a goal resulted from the melee, and it was a threegoal buffer at the final change.
The Magpies seemed determined not to let this game slip away and their tackling pressure remained constant.
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They controlled the last quarter to finish winning the match by 27 points.
Hayes told the packed change rooms after the game that the win came after weeks of building up to a good result.
“You’ve remained committed to the cause and you deserve the result. Have a good night,” he told his happy players.
Warrick Hall and Jacob Singline were strong in defence all day, Julian Rattray took some strong contested marks in attack, Joe Krushka’s return was significant at clearances, and Hayes himself won many a hard ball in close.
The seniors’ win capped off a big day for the club. The Under 18s were finally able to belt out the club song after hanging on to beat Deloraine. They had to cope with
a heavy downpour of rain but it failed to dampen their enthusiasm. Daniel Wiggins in defence, Eli Jones and Noah Auton were amongst the team’s best players in a performance where everybody contributed.
The reserves were also victorious, with cagey old veterans Corey Binns and Lee Nichols booting three goals each.
But it was the young brigade of Sam Tomkinson, Riley Probert, Liam Saunders and Hayden Burr who dominated proceedings.
The team didn’t allow Deloraine to score a goal after half time in what was probably their best performance for the season.
The women’s team faced Old Scotch and
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