Volume 38, Wednesday 11 October 2023

Hall's show succession New lease on life PAGE 3

Blooming success

station in the Long Reach area.

BY RACHEL WILLIAMS

THE NORTH-EAST is the focus of multiple energy projects as the race to reduce carbon emissions intensifies.

Tasmanian solar and wind energy company, TasRex, was launched last week – with Bass Strait in its sights for off-shore renewable energy projects.

TasRex is progressing the staged construction of up to 5 GW of onshore and offshore developments, with a 288 MW solar farm in the Northern Midlands currently going through the planning process.

It hopes to develop up to 3.5 GW in wind farms off North East and North West Tasmania, with early studies and engagement underway.

TFGA CEO Ian Sauer is a director of TasRex and said the North-East was poised to benefit from the project.

“There will be a high amount of high-end technical jobs in new and innovative industries as well as electrical engineers, electricians, programmers, IT, fabrication jobs and all the work that stems from that, both on and off shore,” Mr Sauer said.

“We have started doing studies and are hopeful the Federal Government will announce an EOI for licences in the next month.”

Meanwhile, ACEN Australia has commenced community engagement on its proposed transmission line development for North East Wind, a $4 billion project planned for Waterhouse and Rushy Lagoon.

Three drop-in information sessions across the region are being held this week in George Town (Wednesday, October 11), Winnaleah (Thursday, October 12) and Scottsdale (Friday, October 13) to explain the necessary high voltage transmission line.

The proposal spans 130 km, including a span from each wind farm cluster to a junction at Boobyalla and a longer section to a switching

The technical design features an overhead double-circuit 220 kV transmission line, strung on steel lattice towers set within a 60m-wide easement.

A study corridor for the proposed transmission line has been defined to progress the selection of a route that ACEN Australia Development Manager Toby Dove said would minimise overall impacts to landholders, the environment, and communities.

Mr Dove said they had considered residential properties, urban areas, agricultural productivity, natural values, areas of high conservation value, known heritage sites, and scenic and tourism values when identifying the study corridor.

“Early and ongoing consultations with landholders help us identify and address their unique requirements, such as avoiding impacts on farming infrastructure,” Mr Dove said.

“As part of the current investigation phase ACEN Australia is consulting with landholders along the transmission line study corridor that could be directly involved with the project … to discuss access for field surveys and technical studies, and further inform the project design and assessment requirements.”

North East Wind was declared a Major Project by the Tasmanian Government in 2022 with the capacity to generate 400 jobs during construction and 65 ongoing jobs. It could power 700,000 homes and avoid 2.5 million tonnes of CO2. The 210 wind turbines project received its assessment criteria in August and must now complete an Environmental Impact Assessment. ACEN staff and consultants will be more active in the area to carry out initial surveys focusing on flora and fauna, cultural heritage, marine, noise and visual assessment.

ACEN Australia Managing Director David Pollington said the transmission line was essential to the project.

• Wendy Williams and Jenny Knight from Scottsdale enjoying PlantFest.

10 Years Ago – October 9, 2013

Arena dedicated to Lance Hall

Cattle handling at Scottsdale High School has been a key component of the school farm activities for 15 years and one of the most dedicated supporters of the popular program was local farmer Lance Hall, who died last year.

A new purpose-built arena has been constructed at the school farm dedicated to Lance.

The arena has been built with the assistance of a community grant of $1700 from the Dorset Council and a Lion’s Club donation courtesy of a bequest from Lance Hall, who was a life member of the club.

20 Years Ago – October 15, 2003

Repelling shifting sand

Kevin and Elizabeth Hall’s Waterhouse property has slowly been taken over by sand for several years.

Estimated that the sand moves inland 100 metres every year, this figure heightens in windy conditions. Having already lost 10 hectares of arable land, they decided that something had to be done.

Planting marram grass has been the only proven solution.

With the support of Parks and Wildlife a project was undertaken to transplant marram grass from a Crown Land nursery to the Hall’s property to begin to begin the process of retaining land.

30 Years Ago – October 7, 1993

School Farms Sold

Mr John Beswick, the Minister for Education and the Arts, presented a cheque for $13,500 to the Ringarooma Primary School

Principal Mr Chris Crawford, School Council representative Mrs Cindy Walsh and Mr Ron Berwick, representing the parents and friends as its share of proceeds from the sale of school farm properties.

The two school farm properties sold for a total of $36,000 of which the department retained three quarters and the school got half of that.

Ringarooma Primary School will use the funds to carry out maintenance work on school buildings.

Bridport wharf reopens

PUBLIC ACCESS has been restored to Bridport’s wharf area after the completion of an excavation project.

A MAST spokesman said feedback from vessel owners had been very good.

The project involved increasing the water depth along the outside berthing face of the wharf finger by 1.5m using an amphibious excavator, whilst the area behind the wharf finger, where smaller vessels usually berth, was increased by 1m using a long reach excavator.

“The shoreside works of transporting some of the remaining material off site once it has dried and cleaning up the dewatering area will occur in a few weeks once it has dried out,” the spokesman said.

A similar project to remove sediment build up was last conducted in 2014.

James Scott Wing reunion recollections

A JAMES Scott Wing 50-year reunion lunch will be held Barnbougle on October 21, with many former employees and associates expected to attend and reminisce about the former facility.

Sister Judy Northeast recalled that in 1972, a new building was opened for the North-Eastern Soldiers Memorial Hospital, leaving the old one empty.

“It was decided to use it for a longterm nursing home, to be known as The Geriatric Wing,” Sr Northeast said.

“Only one end was used, nearest the nurses’ quarters, so it didn’t need much renovation, only a new bathroom was necessary.

“Miss Margaret Lewis, the Matron at the time, started by buying old secondhand furniture – wardrobes, dressing tables, lounges, and we had the old beds and equipment from the new hospital.”

Sr Northeast said new staff included one full-time and two part-time Registered Nurses, two Auxiliary Nurses and a team of Nurses aides.

“They all came from the local area.

The Nurses aides were mostly married women, a very diverse group who had a passion for helping the sick,” she said.

The first patients arrived on February 19, 1973 - three ladies and one man who had been cared for in the new hospital.

“In the ensuing weeks, people who had had to move away for their care, came “home”, mainly from Launceston, one lady from Devonport, also people who had been struggling at home, were able to be admitted.

“We were soon full and it was wonderful for the local families who now had somewhere for their relatives to be cared for close to home.

“The local community, service clubs and organisations were amazing, we had wheelchairs, beds, armchairs, a goldfish tank, pictures, many things donated.

“We washed the patients’ clothes on site, using a twin-tub washing machine and the night staff did the ironing and sorting, in between nursing duties.

“Some of our patients felt confined and kept wanting to go home, which they frequently tried to do, and as the

Baby bliss

Scottsdale’s Katie Davey and Mitchell Viney have welcomed their first baby.

Maggie Eve-Louise Viney was born at 3.43pm on September 27, 2023, weighing 5lb12oz (2.608kg) and measuring 43cm.

Meanwhile, Peter and Emily Graham, from Ringarooma, welcomed Jurre Hugh Graham on September, 2023.

Older sister Arabella is very proud of her new brother, who weighed 8lb12oz (3.9kg) and 51cm long.

building had many doors and no locks they sometimes succeeded in escaping.

“Fortunately, the public were quite vigilant and would let us know that ‘Mr.X’ was trying to catch the bus or similar, and we would race out in our Kombie to pick them up!

“It was such a different time then, there were less rules, more trust and cooperation, less paperwork, we certainly loved our work and tried to make life better for those in our care.

“We stayed in the old hospital until August 1976, when we moved into a new wing attached to the new Hospital. Everything was shiny and new, especially the new washing machine – fully automatic!

“Everything was easier, naturally, but the old hospital held a special place for all those who worked there, and it began what I believe to be a great institution for this area, it has grown and expanded with the times from very humble beginnings fifty years ago.”

The reunion will start at 11.30am.

• Katie Davey with first born, Maggie. • Introducing Jurre Hugh Graham.

• A deepening of the Bridport Wharf area has been completed. Pic by Jeff Jennings.

Back to Branxholm celebration

A TIME capsule buried 40 years ago during the Centenary celebrations for Branxholm will be unearthed this weekend after being found in a frantic search effort.

Branxholm celebrated 100 years in 1983 by naming the area’s caravan park, Centenary Park. A book called Bygone Branxholm was also released and a time capsule from the school was buried near the local swimming pool.

Branxholm’s Progress Association has decided it’s time to unearth the time capsule while there are still people in the town who can remember that day.

The pipe was buried in a concrete box which required a jackhammer to release it – with Trevor Styles from Dorset Council reportedly working tirelessly to free it after Lisa and Alison Barrett dug several holes around the big rock to find it!

The contents will be revealed at Branxholm Hall on Saturday October 14, at 1pm.

Many photos, scrapbooks and other memorabilia will also be on display in the Town Hall.

Lions will run a BBQ lunch and the Progress Association will have afternoon

New lease on life for Bridport business

A FEW café chairs and tables out the front of Bridport's “bottom” IGA are the first signs of a $250,000 -$300,000 upgrade planned for the shop.

After 18 years’ operating as Kelty’s IGA, the business will now be known as IGA Xpress Bridport under the management of new owners John and Lavinia Hosken

Following a corporate career specialising in business turnarounds Mr Hosken has spent the last 13 months transforming the fortunes of the Ouse IGA.

“We were looking to move back to the North where we are from and the opportunity to buy Kelty’s came up,” Mr Hosken said.

“We were attracted by the location – the view from the front of the shop is pretty magnificent and it was about the opportunity more than anything – I love a project!”

After taking over two weeks ago, Mr Hosken has already embarked upon what will be a 12-month refurbishment of the site.

“We have started painting the outside the IGA grey, we will have new signage, shelving, shop counters, refrigeration, we will extend the floor space and, I learnt recently, the last job you do is the floors!

“As much as I would like to get it all done before Christmas, I don’t

think that will be possible with the demand for tradesmen and getting new equipment.

“We will have some significant changes to signal to visitors and locals that the shop is different and hopefully better and we will trade until Easter and then compete the significant renovation over winter.

“We will have a focus on an expanded range of fresh meat, fruit and vegetables, enhance the grocery offering and streamline the successful hot food offering – it will be a contemporary grocer.”

Mr Hosken paid tribute to the Keltys who are currently enjoying a much-needed holiday.

“David and Toni were here for 18 years which is absolutely amazing. These are not easy things to work as an owner operator. It’s long hours and a big commitment and it’s a credit to them. We are proud to take the baton on.”

The business employs 12 staff including their daughter Lilith, 23, who has qualified with Bachelor of Laws and will be in the shop for six months before undertaking her law placement.

“We just love it here. We have bought a house separate to the shop, we are very committed to the community and we will get involved through sponsorships,” Mr Hosken said.

tea available.

It will be a special day for the town to reminisce about its journey to date.

Since the Centenary celebrations, the town has had two major floods (1988 and 2007), at least six house fires – including the old police house and a house and a house/shop built 1905, both in Stoke St.

It’s celebrated many football and netball premierships over the last 40 years before both clubs folded.

The town’s school closed in 2009 due to low numbers, but not before producing many talented students, academically and

in sport.

The town won a Tidy Towns Award in 1992-93 and a group of students and teachers travelled to Canberra to receive the award.

A sawmill, hop industry and Branxholm

Fabrications keep many locals employed while Derby’s mountain bike trails have led to an increase in B&B accommodation

Ladies’ darts is still going strong (35 years) and an Eightball team has been rejuvenated while a bike trail from the Recreation Ground to Derby is proving very popular with both visitors and locals.

Show succession a joy for Halls

A THIRD generation Hall is now at the helm of the North Eastern Agricultural and Pastoral Society as the Scottsdale Show looms.

Alice Hall has taken the reins from her father Trevor, who was president in 199293 and 2018-2022, while her grandfather Lance was president between 1968-1975.

In a real family affair, Alice’s brothers Riley and Toby are also on the committee while her sister Emily is President of the Launceston Show Society, and will offer

assistance for the big North-East event.

“I was proud and relieved when she took over!” Mr Hall said.

Ms Hall said it was an honour to lead the march to the 118th event.

“It’s nice to continue on the tradition,” she said.

“The first six months I was thinking ‘I don’t know what dad’s been complaining about but it’s starting to amp up now!”

Preparations are underway to welcome up to 5000 people through the gates on November 17 and 18.

“It’s a very friendly, community-based environment where everyone can catch up with one another,” Ms Hall said.

While there will be new exhibitors and attractions, history will always guide the way.

“We always showed cattle and it was a family thing,” Mr Hall said. “This will be my 55th year exhibiting so if Covid hadn’t happened it would have been 57. When I was four I exhibited my first Illawarra Heifer whose name was Red!

“I’ve been on the committee for 48 years and I remember dad as President and Mrs

Winter was the secretary and I remember a lot of the Life members on the board really clearly.

“Back then there were so many people who wanted to come on the committee and we had to increase it from 35 to 45 but now we run with committee of less than 20 so it was a pretty big thing.

“The dynamics of our community have changed. A lot of the improvements around the grounds were done by working bees but the Dorset Council own the ground now and it is way better and much more userfriendly now.

“A lot of people don’t realise that we have the biggest machinery show outside of Agfest. We have one of the biggest, if not the biggest cattle show in the state and the homecrafts and horse section would be up there with them.

“It’s a constantly evolving thing – you have to keep a bit of tradition but you have to modernise it too.”

Entry cost $15 adults, $12 concession and $7 for children aged 7-15. Children under six are free.

Cadman jailed for NE fire and assault

A MAN who lit a fire at Maitland Bay, Stony Head and bashed his dad in Nabowla has been sent to jail for at least 20 months.

Jackson Cadman was sentenced for two sets of crimes in the Supreme Court last Thursday.

He was found guilty by a jury of aggravated burglary, armed robbery, stealing, unlawfully setting fire to property and unlawfully setting fire to vegetation on November 23, 2019. He also pleaded guilty to three counts of assault committed against his dad, Ray Cadman, on September 18, 2022.

Judge Robert Pearce said the vegetation fire was a serious matter that cost about $170,000 and required the allocation of very considerable Tasmanian Fire Service resources including ground crews, machinery and air support.

The fire burned a considerable area and the nearby town of Lulworth was put on a Watch and Act warning.

“Members of the fire and emergency services were put at risk to fight it,” Mr Pearce said.

Mr Pearce said Cadman’s assaults against his father occurred when the victim was 68

and he was 23 and affected by drugs.

The sustained attack caused injuries including a small subdural haematoma on the upper part of Mr Cadman’s brain, multiple rib fractures, a fracture of his left eye socket and fractures to his vertebrae. “His victim impact statement provides a moving account of the conflict between his love for you and recognition of the impact of your abuse of drugs on the one hand and the seriousness of the violence you inflicted on him on the other. He was affected physically, but even more

so psychologically and emotionally,” Mr Pearce said.

“Whilst the combined effect of drugs and alcohol and your intellectual disability cannot be entirely disentangled, the self-induced effect of drugs is by far the strongest causative factor in your overall offending and it is not mitigating.”

Cadman is liable to serve three years and three months in prison, backdated to when he was arrested on October 3, 2022. He will be eligible for parole when he has served half his term.

Kelp basket making

Labor Member for Bass

Authorised by Janie Finlay, 253 Wellington Street, Launceston 7250 janie.finlay@parliament.tas.gov.au Ph. 6324 2060

• Facilitator Anita Barry from Scottsdale with participants Sophie Binns from Scottsdale and Ella Farquhar from Launceston. Back: Matilda Bryan-Brown from Scottsdale, Patrick Mitchell from Springfield and Alexander Farquhar from Launceston.

CHILDREN WERE taught the art of making a miniature kelp basket at a school holiday session at Scottsdale Library yesterday.

Aboriginal Education Services (kanamaluka) officers showed children and adults alike how to craft the basket with kelp from Shelley Beach, Scamander. The program is being run at various libraries across the state.

• Scottsdale Show President Alice Hall with her dad and immediate past President Trevor Hall are celebrating a third generation of Hall presidents for the society.

• North Eastern Agricultural and Pastural Society Life Members Ena and Lance Hall.

Scottsdale Rotary’s 60th celebrations

THE ROTARY Club of Scottsdale celebrated its 60th anniversary with a celebration afternoon tea at the Scottsdale Art Gallery Café on October 8.

The club welcomed back former Rotarians and partners of Rotarians as well as community members for an afternoon of fellowship recognising the service of club internationally, nationally and locally over the six decades.

The Club was joined by Tania Rattray MLC, Rotary District Governor Mike Patten, and visiting Rotary Clubs from Launceston, Hobart and Youngtown as well as the Scottsdale Lions Club.

Club Historian Anthony Jessup, who worked with a small committee for the event, said that it had been a rewarding experience piecing together the last 60 years for an extensive display at the event.

“Sometimes it is not until you visually see the history of Rotary on display that you recognise the enormous impact the Rotary Club of Scottsdale has had, and the hours of voluntary service that Rotarians have contributed to this community,” Mr Jessup said.

Former Rotarian John Lette recounted his Rotary experience in co-ordinating and delivering 1540 round bales of hay donated from the North-East to the Rotary Club of Yea following the Victorian Bushfires.

“It was both a humbling and rewarding experience and demonstrated the impact Rotary can have working with our local farmers and contractors following an event like the Victorian Bushfires,” Mr Lette said.

An anniversary cake was cut by Past President Peter Partridge and Henny Gofton, both who have been recognised as Paul Harris Fellows in recognition of their outstanding service to Rotary.

Rotary President Guy Jetson said that the

Rotary Club of Scottsdale had contributed to both the physical infrastructure and health and well-being of the local community.

“From projects such as the Northbourne Community Centre and North-East Rail Trail to community events such as the Rail Trail Run and Ride and Tasmanian Tractor Show and Shine it is hoped that

Rotary Club of Scottsdale can continue to support the our local community for years to come,” Mr Jetson said.

“Away from the local community, Scottsdale has also participated in international humanitarian projects in places such as Tonga, Fiji and Tanzania as part of Rotary International.”

Van Diemen’s Band touring NE

AFTER 19 performances across Australia and New Zealand, the Van Diemen’s Band will bring its highly acclaimed program of Borderlands to the North East.

The performance explores the historic borderlands of Europe, where shifting borders and the meeting of cultures at the edges of the Holy Roman and Ottoman Empires created a fascinating musical backdrop to the tumult of the Thirty Years War.

Featuring ravishing Baroque music on original instruments, the shows wil take place in both Scottsdale and St Helens later this month.

Scottsdale Mechanic's Institute – Wednesday, October 25 6pm – 7pm

Portland Memorial Hall, St Helens – Thursday October 26 6pm-7pm.

Explore the historic borderlands of Europe, with a thrilling blend of old and new by “Tasmania’s Baroque supergroup”, performed in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

WED 25 OCT

SCOTTSDALE

THU 26 OCT

• Lesley Partridge, Val Cocker and Jo Ezzy, from Scottsdale at the 60th celebrations.

• Peter Partridge with Henny Gofton cutting the celebratory cake.

Cheers to cool climate win for The Ridge

Country music offer for Advertiser readers

THE TASMANIAN Independent Country Music Awards will be held on Saturday with North-Eastern Advertiser readers given a special discount offer to attend.

Twelve artists will take to the stage while a Hall of Fame ceremony will take place.

Promoter Nigel Jones said that 17-yearold Lily Grace would arrive fresh from a stint in Nashville, and was expected to be a crowd favourite with three Number 1 Hits on the Australian Country Music Charts.

Grace was nominated in nine categories of the 2022 Tamworth Songwriters Association Awards she was

awarded ‘Country Song of the Year’ and ‘Country Rock Song of the Year.

Also on the bill is award-winning singer, songwriter and producer Donna Fisk, as well as Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Sandee Facy, who was originally a small-town girl from Michigan, in the United States and now hails from Melbourne. St Helens star Debbie Parry will also perform.

The event will be held at the Inveresk Tramsheds on Saturday, October 14 at 7pm.

Advertiser readers can cut out the coupon on page 11 to receive entry for just $10 at the door.

There’s a bear in there!

A DECADE after planting its first vines, a North-East vineyard is celebrating international success.

The Ridge North Lilydale received a Gold Medal at the 2023 International Cool Climate Wine Show for its 2021 Pinot Noir.

Wine producers Susan Denny and Harry Rigney planted the vineyard on their property, Bridestowe Ridge, at North Lilydale in December 2013.

Their first wine was produced in 2016, and has become a favourite with locals in the North-East.

“We are excited that our 2021 Pinot Noir has received this Gold award,” Mr Rigney said.

“Our 2021 Pinot Noir is the latest and perhaps the best in the line of Gold winning wines that Susan and I have produced.”

Ms Denny said: "It has been very special for us to pioneer wine production in North Lilydale, just as my grandparents pioneered lavender production for world-class essential oils here 100 years ago.

“Perhaps it is no coincidence that the area which produced world class lavender

oil now also produces Gold standard Pinot Noir, for both came from the fields of France to here, very similar climates.”

Mr Rigney said the vineyard’s location with Mt Arthur looming over the site, helped shape the climate that is so important for producing quality pinot noir wines.

“We are around 1000 feet above sea level, and the highest vineyard in Tasmania,” he said.

“Pinot Noir is a fussy variety of grapevine, because the fruit must ripen as slowly as possible to develop its complex character. What is special about this vineyard is that it is very cool, because of its altitude and latitude, but well sheltered from damaging weather.”

The 2023 International Cool Climate Wine Show was conducted at Rosebud in Victoria.

The judges commented that the vineyard’s pinot had "wild and pretty nose, concentrated and juby, it's big and bold but well balanced."

BRIDESTOWE ESTATE held its inaugural teddy bear hunt on Sunday October 8.

The estate’s Joann Woodberry said the event proved to be an overwhelming success, enchanting visitors of all ages.

“Amidst the picturesque backdrop of the estate's grounds, families and friends gathered for an adventure, whilst listening to the beautiful live acoustic music by Tori Rattray,” she said.

“Teddy bears were cleverly hidden throughout the estate, sparking

excitement as participants embarked on a quest to discover them all.

“Laughter filled the air as children and adults alike revelled in the activities, such as Face Painting by Sam & Tracey, and of course the joy of the huntforging cherished memories that will undoubtedly make this event a cherished tradition for years to come.

“Bridestowe Estate's first teddy bear hunt exemplified the magic of community, bringing smiles and togetherness to all who attended.”

• Harry Rigney and Susan Denny with their Gold Medal winning Pinot.

• Billie and Darcie Haywood and Millie and Mahalia Faulkner from Scottsdale were some of the visitors to Bridestowe on Sundy who had a magical time at the inaugural teddy bear hunt.

The Board of Reconciliation Tasmania humbly asks Tasmanians to vote with their heart on October 14.

We believe the modest request from First Nations peoples as expressed in the Uluru Statement from the Heart will:

Enrich us all as we recognise 65,000 years of culture and history on these lands;

Empower First Nations people to have a say in decisions that directly affect them;

Unite Australia as it walks together for a better, stronger future.

In this historic referendum, we can choose to improve life for many First Australians who continue to be unrepresented and disadvantaged in their own country.

Please don’t let this once-in-a-generation opportunity pass us by.

With respect, Reconciliation Tasmania Co-Chairs

Clair Andersen and Beth Gilligan.

[Authorised by Mark Redmond, 1 College St, Sandy Bay.]

SATURDAY 14 October, 29 William St Scottsdale, NOT before 8am - 2pm.

DEATH NOTICE

DAMON (Nee - Chorley)

Dorothy (Dot)

Passed away 4.10.2023

Dearly loved Sister and Aunty. Loved and missed by all her family.

From Max and Lucille, Vicki and Kenny, Joanne and Robin, Mandy and Roger, Vanessa and Steven, Jason and Vanessa and their families.

FUNERAL NOTICE

ROACH

Edgar

22.10.1930 – 7.10.2023

Peacefully left our world for the big hunting ground in the sky. Loved brother and cherished Uncle to all who knew him.

Family and friends are invited to join in a celebration of life memorial service to honour “Uncle” at the Scottsdale RSL Club on Friday, October 13, 2023 at 3:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the RSPCA on the day. Please follow the link to view livestreaming of the service.

www.lethborgfamilyfunerals.com.au/ upcoming-funerals

Transport

PUBLIC NOTICES

Friends of St Pauls

Annual General Meeting

Sunday November 19 Springfield Hall

BBQ at 12.30pm Meeting at 2:00pm

Everyone Welcome

Enquiries: 0418 576 769

HUGE MOVING

SALE

Ellesmere

215 Bridport Road, Scottsdale

Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 October

8.30am till 4.00pm

Lietinna Community Hall and Recreation Committee INC

Annual General Meeting

Monday October 30 7.00pm for a 7.30pm start at the Hall All committee members urged to attend and new members welcome.

REMINDER Bridport Golf Club

Annual General Meeting

Saturday October 14 at 9:00am

"Meet the Coach"

Mark Prior, senior women's coach, wishes to meet with past & prospective players on Saturday October 14 at 11.00am.

BBQ at clubrooms to follow.

IT’S BACK!

2023 Melbourne Cup Day in The Loft

Tuesday, November 7 from 12 noon

Free drink on arrival, roving fabulous food all afternoon, sweeps, fashions on the field and raffles. Come & join us for a big afternoon of fun.

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW.

$40 per head only, 70 tickets so get in FAST!

Phone Victoria on 0439 658 249 or Nat 0428 527 228

PUBLIC NOTICES

2023 - 2024 Irrigation Season Notice

Tasmanian Irrigation Pty Ltd as the responsible water entity for the:

• Upper Ringarooma Irrigation District

• Scottsdale Irrigation Scheme

hereby notifies that the 2023-24 Irrigation Season will open for these two schemes on Wednesday 18th October 2023.

and Tasmanian Irrigation Pty Ltd as the responsible water entity for the:

• Great Forestor Irrigation District

hereby notifies that the 2023-24 Irrigation Season will open on Wednesday 1st November 2023.

Pricing is available at www.tasmanianirrigation.com.au

David Skipper Chief Operating Officer

FULL RANGE OF NEW AND USED MOTORCYCLES AS WELL AS PARTS, SERVICES AND REPAIRS LOCALLY.

Ph: 6352 3070 E: scottsdalesuzuki@outlook.com Web: www.scottsdalesuzuki.com.au

PUBLIC NOTICES

The Nutrien Scottsdale Branch will be closed on the following dates: Thursday 12th of October - Public Holiday. Saturday 14th of OctoberDue to electrical maintenance. 20 William Street, Scottsdale Tas 7260

Ag Solutions

GARAGE SALE

Scottsdale Post and Telegraph Office

HISTORY REMEMBERED

FOLLOWING ON from the recent North-Eastern Advertiser story about the renovations and new life for the old Scottsdale Post Office building in King Street, we thought it might be interesting to retrace some of its history.

With European settlers beginning to arrive in Scott’s New Country in 1859, a post office was opened at the Bowood property near Bridport on April 6, 1865, followed by one at Ellesmere on November 29 of that year, with 60-year-old Alice Cox as the postmistress.

After four years, Thomas Heazlewood took over the Post Office duties, operating it from his store, going on to fill this role for seven years before handing over to his brother-in-law Thomas Tucker in 1876.

Thomas Tucker operated the Post Office for 14 years, with Money Order and Savings Bank Office functions introduced in 1880. However, the important local functions of post office and telegraph office were separated, so it was planned to bring them together into one building.

The new Post and Telegraph Office building in King Street was constructed in 1889, the same year the new LauncestonScottsdale railway service and station were opened.

In October 1889 a newspaper reported

on the ‘new Post and Telegraph office which is now being constructed in the main street, of which our old and respected pioneer, Mr Tucker, laid the foundation stone this morning, wishing the contractors (Messrs. Knox and Campbell) every success. The building, when finished, will be an ornament as well as benefit for the inhabitants.’

Six months later it was reported that Knox and Campbell were clearing the premises attached to the new Post and Telegraph Office, preparatory to handing it over to the Government, and two months later the Mercury reported that ‘a combined Post and Telegraph Office is an accomplished fact’ for Scottsdale.

Robert Dyer, who had been operating the Telegraph Office for seven years was appointed as the new postmaster, taking over the role from Thomas Tucker on August 1, 1890.

In 1893 the town name of Scottsdale

dorset COUNCIL

The Council Meeting scheduled for Monday, 16 October 2023 will be held at the Ringarooma Memorial Hall, 4 Charles Street, Ringarooma commencing at 6:00 pm.

Council is also holding a drop in session from 5:00 pm for any interested community members to come and meet the Commissioner and Management Team and ask questions in an informal setting.

Members of the public are invited to attend in person, however, if any member of the public is feeling unwell, please do not attend. The audio recording of the Council Meeting, except for any part held in Closed Session, will be made available to the public as soon as practicable after the meeting via Council’s website and social media.

The following items are listed for discussion:

• Commissioner Communications

• Management Team Briefing Report

• 2023/24 Annual Plan – September Quarterly Report

• External Grant Funding Update

• Blue Derby Mountain Bike Trails – Quarterly Update

• 2023/24 Fees and Charges Variation – Scottsdale Aquatic Centre

• Recyclable Materials Facility Contract (Closed Session)

Please note the listed items are subject to change, removal or additional items may be included.

The agenda and attachments will be available to the public from Thursday 12 October on Council’s website www.dorset.tas.gov.au contact 03 6352 6500 or email dorset@dorset.tas.gov.au

JOHN MARIK General Manager

was officially gazetted, replacing the name Ellesmere. Robert Dyer continued in his Postmaster role until his retirement in 1903. The old Post and Telegraph Office continued to serve the community in this lovely old building until the new Post

Office premises was constructed in 1973. 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.

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

October 13

• Building Connections

Trivia Night

Scottsdale Football Club Rooms

October 14

• Back to Branxholm

Branxholm Hall

• Winnaleah Football Day

Winnaleah

October 17

• Family Fun Event - 3.00pm

Scottsdale Recreation Ground

October 20

• Flinders Island Show

Flinders Island

October 26

• Careers Expo

Scottsdale

November 4

• Gladstone Hotel Rodeo

Boobyalla Park

• Bridport Village Niche Market 9:30am – 1:00pm

Bridport CWA Hall

November 11

• Ringarooma School & District Show

Ringarooma Primary School

November 12

• Garry Pengelly 12:00pm – 5:00pm

Legerwood Hall

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Independent Member for McIntyre, Legislative Council

November 17 + 18

• Scottsdale Show

Scottsdale Recreation Ground

November 26

• Book Launch for Legerwood Days – 2.30pm

Legerwood Hall

December 2

• Bridport Village Niche Market 9:30am – 1:00pm

Bridport CWA Hall

December 8

• Late Night Shopping & Market

Scottsdale

December 9

• Wood Chopping & Family Event

Gladstone

December 17

• Market in the Park 9:00am - 2:00pm

Legerwood

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• The old Scottsdale Post Office

PlantFest a blooming success

AROUND 1000 people enjoyed the charming surrounds of St Paul’s at Springfield as PlantFest sprung to life for another year. Perfect spring sunshine greeted the masses who took advantage of beautiful blooms, artisanal fare and crafts on offer last Saturday.

“We always draw a lot of people who used to live in the area and choose to come back for the day and catch up with friends, so it makes for a very friendly atmosphere,” spokeswoman Merrilyn Lette said.

“All the stall holders were happy and most have already

indicated they want to return next year … it gets easier to attract quality vendors as our reputation for being a friendly country market builds.”

The Dorset History Society had displays inside St Paul’s which was well received, she said.

“The film playing covered the history of St Paul’s from the early days with some interesting photos and information about the past 10 years since the Friends of St Paul’s were finally successful in their bid to buy the property. We have achieved a lot in those 10 years!”

• Bridport's Jeanette Lethborg, Flo Harvey and Julie Russell.

• D'Arne Mason from Derby with Leo, 4, Katrina Lester from Derby, Lenny Mason, 8, Makaylah Lester, Keeley Lester, with Veah, 2, from Cuckoo.

• Elaine Cocker from Waverley and Lorraine Boon from Evandale.

• Harriet Beattie with Clancy and Floss.

• Jo Johston from Longfrod and Annabel Scott from White Hills.

• Kathy Crawford from Scottsdale, Christine Smith from Derby and Mandy Grose from Scottsdale.

• Lindsay and Shirley Walters from Scottsdale with Merrilyn Lette.

• Zara Brown, 3, from Scottsdale.

• Lola Murfett from Karoola and Lynn van Emmerik from Launceston.

• Luke and Grace Crerar with Esther, 9 months, Isaac, 5 and Lydia, 3, from Lilydale.

• Lynice Thirkell and Sandra Chugg from Bridport.

• Marie Grose, Christine Kelly, Melissa Burr & Diane Watts - all ex Branxholm girls.

• President Phillip Burrows, Ken Arnold, Elizabeth Chatwin, Graeme Lette, Henny Gofton, Greg Sykes, Sharon Sykes, Robert Hall and Belinda Hall

• Ruth Timperon bought that Dendrobium.

• Michael Gofton & Mark Coniston auctioning a Dendrobium orchid.

• Tracey Faulkner & Sam Faulkner face painting.

• Tina Cundall, from Launceston with Elaine Whelan from Youngtown and Karen Boxhall from Prospect.

REGIONAL ROUNDUP

Flinders Island

BY MAYOR RACHEL SUMMERS BUSHFIRE

Last week marked the very early beginning of the bushfire season, when intense warm winds fuelled a known smouldering hotspot into a fierce inferno. The hotspot had been detected a week prior, and resulted from a controlled burn conducted in May of this year.

Local volunteers swiftly responded and were joined by TasFire and Parks and Wildlife crews from the mainland, bringing with them additional equipment and vehicles.

Fortunately, timely rainfall mitigated the fire's intensity, averting potential disaster. However, the rain, whilst beneficial, disrupted planned backburning and restricted access to certain areas due to the ground being too wet.

Both our General Manager and I had an aerial perspective of the affected area. Witnessing the fire's aftermath was

disheartening, seeing tall trees reduced to charcoal stumps and the burnt landscape coming within metres of some residences. There were losses, including a caravan and some sheds, and the toll on wildlife and threatened vegetation will remain unknown.

Preparation for the upcoming summer bushfire season is vital. Predictions foresee a long, hot, dry summer, emphasising the need to maintain your property for bushfire rediness

The TFS website provides invaluable resources, including a Bushfire Safety Guide, aiding in making homes more defendable, creating emergency kits, and formulating evacuation plans.

SHOW WEEK

It's less than two weeks’ until our annual Flinders Island Agricultural Show.

Our theme this year is "Flora, Fauna & Foraging".

The Show Committee have organised a cracker of a programme this year including a sky diving display, Eddie Freeman wood sculpting, WSM Freestyle Motocross

display, vintage tractor pull, helicopter rides, and the ever-popular Dachshund Dash just to name a few.

All this combined with your usual show day delights of face painting, livestock and dogs, showbags, fairy floss and more food than you can poke a stick at, combine to make this a day that all the family will enjoy.

The night after show is traditionally the Cabaret and this year, the event is being hosted by the Whitemark Community Gym Special Committee. We have Hump Entertainment visiting from the mainland and being just over a week from the end of the month, the theme is Halloween. Doors open at 7pm, tickets are $30.

INTERSTATE HOTEL BIRTHDAY

The Interstate Hotel in Whitemark celebrated its 80th year being operated by the Aitken Family. As a thank you to the community, the Aitkens threw a big bash at the "pub" on Sunday, October 9. There was Claus' spit-roasted lamb wraps, Mikey's phenomenally popular chicken wings, a free BBQ and, of course, cake. Crowds were

George Town

BY MAYOR GREG KIESER INDUSTRY RD REALIGNMENT

Since the upgrade of the Industry Road to a sealed road in 2019, there has been an increase in traffic along the Dalrymple Road-Industry Road corridor from 217 vehicles per day to 1,221 vehicles per day.

In response, George Town Council, with assistance from a Federal grant, embarked on a project to realign the junction to meet current standards and designate Dalrymple Road and Industry Road junction as the primary route.

The majority of the project was completed last month, with some finishing touches, such as additional traffic signs, scheduled for the near future.

Break O'Day

BY MAYOR MICK TUCKER

BIKE ACTION HEATS UP

We received $500,000 from the State Government to develop two pump tracks and the first one, to be located at Flagstaff Trailhead, is out for tender.

Tenders close November 2 with a practical completion by April 30, 2024.

With a budget of $350,000, it will be mountain bike specific and focussed on skill development.

The facility will be located on the western side of the main amenities block and trailhead café and will be designed and constructed with bestpractice storm-water management and erosion controls.The development site is approximately 3,400m2, relatively flat, with some vegetation requiring removal.

We have also had our trail crew busy getting the St Helens MTB Network ready for the holiday period, this includes some major work on the top of the Bay of Fires Trail.

TUSSOCK ERADICATION

WORKSHOP

Fonzie the detection dog is helping eradicate the highly invasive pasture weed serrated tussock, which can overrun pastures with devastating impact on

livestock production and farmers’ lives.

Break O’Day Council’s NRM Facilitator Polly Buchhorn said Fonzie the detector dog can find isolated, hidden and seedling serrated tussock plants that are easily missed and would spread.

You can see Fonzie in action at a workshop on serrated tussock and other highly invasive grasses on October 24 at Falmouth Community Centre

To find out more and RSVP for the free workshop (10am-2pm, lunch included) phone 63767900 or find details online at www.bodc.tas.gov.au

FESTIVAL OF WELLBEING

We are really excited to be once again hosting the Festival of Wellbeing. Now in its third year, this locally driven, community event celebrates everything wellbeing and has something for everyone to enjoy.

The event will be held on October 14 at the Bendigo Community Stadium on Tully Street, St Helens from 11am to 4pm. This year there are more than 50 wellbeing champions as well as plenty of yummy food – or you are welcome to bring a picnic.

Some of the activities this year include come and try yoga, croquet, robotics, netball, athletics, mindfulness, Kindness Treasure Hunt and Pedal Bike Slushies.

This infrastructure development is expected to enhance both safety and traffic efficiency in the region.

TOWNSHIP CHARACTER PLANS

Council has engaged REALM Studios to develop Township Character Plans for the coastal townships. The plans will consider plantings, public infrastructure, open spaces, public toilets/amenities, seating, signage, etc.

Some features will be consistent across

• Celebrating 80 years of the Interstate.

entertained by visiting band Lorenzo and everyone whiled away the day catching up with others, reminiscing and enjoying quite possibly the best weather in a long timeglorious sun and a whisper of a breeze.

the townships; however, some aspects will be unique to the individual towns.

There will be a number of community consultation sessions, both in person and online, for people to engage in the process. The plans, once completed will help inform future budget allocations and State/Federal grant applications.

The plans are expected to be finalised by March 2024 and adopted by Council thereafter.

HERITAGE STUDY

Council will be carrying out a Heritage Study through a consultant to ascertain if there are existing properties of local heritage significance, which are currently unprotected.

The study will inform Council regarding the need to adopt a Local Heritage Register under the planning scheme. This study will commence shortly.

GET ACTIVE!

The Healthy George Town Spring program kicks off on October 9 and runs until December 15.

Activities include armchair exercises, cross fitness, aqua fitness and therapy, yoga, jazzercise, and Pilates. Come along and get fit in a fun and social environment for free.

• The Industry Road intersection upgrade is nearly complete.

• Fonzie on the hunt for serrated tussock with handler Morgan McPherson

Equestrian PBs and placings at nationals Eightball Report –Second Round

BY EMILY NIXON

A FEW weeks ago, equestrians made the trip across Bass Strait with their team of horses to compete at the 2023 Marcus Oldham Interschools National Championships held at the Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre in Victoria from September 29 till October 3.

The interschool nationals bring together riders from across Australia aged 5-18 to compete in a range of events, that they must qualify and then be selected for to represent the state. Events held at this year’s nationals included show horse, dressage, show jumping, combined training and eventing.

Amongst this year’s representatives we two riders from the North East Pony Club, Zoe Nichols and Nicole Mallinson, along with four riders from Lilydale District Pony Club Jade Binns, Abi Brooks, Ella Nast and Kaitlyn Brockett.

The girls’ hard work into the lead up to their time in Victoria didn’t go unnoticed with them all achieving

their own personal bests across the event, along with some well-deserved placings.

Abi Brooks and her horse Sargent competed in the senior 90cm show jumping and after competing in three events placed fourth overall. Standing beside her at the end of the competition was Nicole Mallinson and her horse Khandoo WishList who also competed in the same event, placing fifth overall.

The show jumping phase of the nationals seemed to be where the local riders did well, Jade Binns and her horse Spiritually competed in the senior 100cm show jumping, placing sixth in their class on day one. The younger of these riders, Zoe Nichols, and her horse Hughie competed in the primary 80cm show jumping to place 10th overall.

Changing the pace slightly Ella Nast and her horse Harvest Moon Allgreaa along with riding partner Lucy Johnston competed in the Pas De Deux, meaning the step of two, where both horses and riders perform dressage movements together to music. Ella and Lucy were awarded sixth place for their performance in this event.

Across the competition the girls had a great supporter in competitor and friend Kaitlyn Brockett who was meant to compete at the event but had to leave her horse behind after it became unwell the night before they were to travel.

• (Pictured, far left) Lilydale Pony Club Riders, Jade Binns, Ella Nast, Kaitlyn Brockett and Abi Brooks; (left) Zoe Nichols riding her horse Hughie.

BY TED WHELAN

Winnaleah d Ringarooma Robins

This hit out was played at Gladstone and while it looked like somewhat of a whitewash, there were several good passages of play that kept some onlookers there much later than usual and some I believe were going home to cold tongue.

Long serving player Greg Taylor was at his best and is very hard to toss when he is in focus, “Whitlam” Gough was also amongst the winners as was Wagner.

The Robins had a few passengers and Reynolds, Sykes and Harper gained a free fare.

Ringarooma Parrots d RSL Bearcats

The Hub was once again the port of call, and the home side has most certainly been licking their lips of late with some very good results.

Andrew McDougall has been a constant winner, but he also has a bonus with such long arms and legs he doesn’t have to call on the cue rest for long shots.

Chris Holmes took the short way home to win his game.

Peter Fogarty was shown the door by Vilma and didn’t get her down while Jimmy Barnes and Hank Williams won also but the curtain closed.

Kendall’s Dogs d Branxholm Bull Ants

The visiting outfit from Siberia gave off as much sting as a water pistol from a toy shop.

On paper they read a class act but they just didn’t fire. Rumour has it they were in-fighting on the way down about the team placement, but my informer Stiffy Brown said he thought all was well.

The Dogs took five of the six singles with Lonnie visitor Damien Brown winning both games and Nathan Farrell as well. Daniel Wiggins was the sole winner from the Bull Ants.

Kendall’s Killers d Weldborough

The Killers were on the road and the polo neck jumpers were out in force and once in the nominated vehicle the Collingwood theme song was rattling the eardrums but after several attempts it was retrieved. And lies somewhere near Merivale.

A large warm room welcomed all games soon underway, Killers recruit from George Town mind you Phil Hodgetts gave Luke Rainbow the short back and sides then Marshall and “Trumpet” Bicanic had two more on the board, then Milne and the cagey Vaughan Oldham put some life into the lacklustre affair by their side but they lost the last singles to be in a spot of bother. Killers took the first, then Rainbow hit his straps with Taylor, but the horse had already bolted, then Hodgetts and the snake charmer DeJersey combined to win the last.

• Nicole Mallinson riding Khandoo WishList.

• Abi Brooks riding her horse Elmo.

All-Australian double for locals at AFL Masters

Magpies chosen in NTFA Teams of the Year

BY PETER FISH

WHILE SCOTTSDALE teams did not figure in NTFA finals this season, seven individual players were chosen in the NTFA Teams of the Year.

In the women’s premier division, coach Mikayla Binns, Dearne Taylor, Taia Lette and Ruby Hall were all selected. Binns, who has stepped down from coaching duties for 2024, was chosen as a key defender while Taylor, now expecting her first child, was chosen in the midfield.

Seventeen-year-old Lette was chosen as centre half back, and Hall aged just 16, was selected on the interchange bench. Both girls played for the Tassie Devils team in the interstate competition during the season.

All four players figured prominently in the club’s best and fairest awards.

In the men’s premier division, coach Ethan Petterwood, Jacob Singline and Joe Krushka were all chosen in the Team of the Year.

Petterwood was named as first rover, Singline as a key defender, and Krushka was listed in the midfield.

A GROUP of players from the North-East have returned from the Sunshine Coast after another successful AFL Masters event.

Miranda Oliver made the Women’s Over 35 All-Australian team while Manuel Hall made the Men’s Over 45 AllAustralian team.

Cabel Hall said the event was a great opportunity for the group of family and

friends to have fun and continue their enjoyment of playing the game they love.

He said that Denham Hall was best on ground in the Over 40 Grand Final against a Queensland team including former AFL players.

While the Tassie team lost the last dance, Hall reportedly gave former Collingwood player Jason Cloke a lesson in defence and

won the towel for best Tasmanian on the ground in the game!

Taneil Bloomfield also won a coveted towel award for her game against Vic Country in the women’s Over 40s.

The next AFL Masters carnival will be held in Western Australia with the North-East contingent already planning to take part.

Scottsdale swim club call out

SCOTTSDALE SWIMMING club will again be offering swimming training and stroke development opportunities for children and members of the community for the 2023-2024 summer season.

Vice President and coach Joanna White said the club was a great place to make friends while improving your swimming ability for swimming carnivals, or simply getting fit for life.

“You can also aspire to swim at a regional or state level but this is by no means a requirement,” she said.

“Becoming a proficient swimmer can

lead to job opportunities as you get older which is certainly worth considering.

“Some of last year’s swimmers are signing up as junior pool attendants this year, some past swimmers will be lifeguards and learn to swim teachers and some have even gone on to have commercial diving jobs on oil rigs and luxury boats.”

Requirements to join the club include that you can already swim 25 metres, can supply and wear a swim cap and goggles and that you register and pay a fee to Swimming Tas.

A Come and Try Day will be held on Tuesday, November 7 at 3pm, 4pm or 5pm.

“If we decide that you are ready for swimming club, you will be assigned a day and time that suits your ability and hopefully your availability. If you aren’t quite ready for swimming club yet, we can direct you to the community run learn to swim programme that will be running concurrently on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

For more details contact Joanna on 0498 634 340

Rattray double in Hobart

LOCAL TRAINER Kent Rattray took four horses to Hobart on Sunday and came home with two winners.

In Race One, the two-year-old Thunder Sanz started at 14/1 settling last early, before working onto the back of the $1.12 favourite Smooth Machete. A challenge in the home straight saw him get up in the last stride, winning his second race for owners Nathan and Sandra Bennett of Ringarooma.

In Race Eight, Stormy Sanz - the older brother of Thunder- came from barrier 13 and settled last in the run before sustaining a long run from the 1000 metre mark to wear down the early leader by a head.

He started at the odds of $7.50 and gave driver John Walters and Rattray the double.

The trio finished in the top three placings in the club’s best and fairest awards.

Summer tennis ready to swing

THE SCOTTSDALE Tennis Club will kick off its summer twilight season with a ‘Come and Try’ session for all players at 6.30pm on Tuesday, October 17.

The regular season, which is a mixed competition playing social doubles, will begin on October 24 and continue through summer.

The Tuesday evening sessions are free, with balls provided.

Scottsdale Tennis Club President Malcolm Beattie said the three Plexipave courts were recently cleaned by Dorset Council in readiness for the season to start.

“We are fortunate to have excellent tennis facilities in Scottsdale, and it is a great sport for all ages and abilities so why not give it a go,” Mr Beattie said.

Membership of the club for the year is only $20.

For enquiries about the new summer season please contact Ally Mercer on 0408 425 507.

• The North-East contingent at the Masters Games in Queensland. Back: Neil Oliver, David Cuthbertson, Jason Sarich, Lee Nichols, Heath Blair, Ben Coxen, Justin Wood, Denham Hall, Peter Heazlewood and Marc Nunan. Front: Cabel Hall, Tess Moore, Angela Hall, Taneil Bloomfield, Miranda Oliver and Manuel Hall.

• Stablehand Faith Colgrave with trainer Kent Rattray. Pic: By Eliza Howlett.

• Sandra Bond ready to hit the court for a summer of tennis in Scottsdale.

Huge turnout for Bridport basketball court opening

• Youngsters battle it out in the basketball court official opening event.

• Smiles of success! Austen Freeland, 12, Solly McQuestin, 12 and Harry Taylor walked away with a win. Pictured with Lions Secretary Leonie Johnston.

• (Pictured right) - Max Hilder, 11 from Scottsdale with Ethan Morice, 11 from Jetsonville and Noah Barnett, 11 from Scottsdale at the basketball court opening.

BRIDPORT GOLF CLUB

OCTOBER 4, 2023

WINNER MONTHLY TROPHY

Trish Nichol, 70

Winner 1st round President’s

Trophy: K. Cuthbertson, 75

NTP (2nd shot): Trish Nichol

Men’s Stableford

Winner: X. Nichols, 37 pts

Runner Up: Damien Hyland, 34 pts

Longest Putt across field 9/18: Xavier Nichols

NTP: Xavier Nichols

OCTOBER 7, 2023

LES JESSUP MEMORIAL STABLEFORD

Men: Barry Watts, 43pts

Ladies: Helen Davies, 34pts

Monthly Trophy: B Watts, 43pts

IGA Trophy: K Russell, 73pts; N

Hayes, 71pts

Day’s Event Division 1

Winner: Xavier Nicholls, 40pts

R/Up: K Russell, 39pts

Division 2: B Watts , 43 Pts; O

Freeland, 41pts

NTP 1/10: D Freeland

NTP 6/15: O Freeland

Ladies Nearest Pin 1/10: K

SPORTS RESULTS

Cuthbertson

Longest Putt 9/18: A Freeland

Next Week: 4 Ball Ambrose

MOORINA GOLF

OCTOBER 7, 2023

FIRST ROUND MEN'S FOURSOMES

Leaders A Grade: R Apted/B Aitken, 86

Second: L Rattray/J Rattray, 91

Leaders B Grade R Nichols/A Youd, 89

Second: J Balfe/P Michael, 96

Leaders C Grade: D Donnelly/K Wagner, 105

• Jasmine Graham shoots over the top of her brother Tyler during one of the games.

Second: S Percey/A Thompson, 112

Daily winners: R Apted/B Aitken, 72

R/Up: R Nichols/A Youd, 72.5

3rd shot 5/14: R Apted/B Aitken

3rd shot 7/16: R Nichols/A Youd

3rd shot 2/11: A Thompson/S Percey

Longest Putt 9/18: F Wagner

Friday 13th chook run restarts 4.30

onwards!

2nd round men's foursomes Sunday 9.30 for 10.

RINGAROOMA GOLF CLUB

K BARRETT TROPHY STROKE

FIRST ROUND CLUB CHAMPS

Days event winner: A Mountney, 65 net

R/Up: H Summers, 67 net

NTP 7/16: R Berne

NTP 9/18: B Jacobs

Next week 2nd Round champs

SCOTTSDALE BOWLS CLUB

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7

ANNUAL SOCIAL GAME V BRIDPORT

Scottsdale won by 16 shots over 5 rinks

Next Saturday v St Helens in the “Lost Log” challenge.

• Flynn Cooper, 7 from Penguin, Alex Cooper, 9, from Penguin and Lachlan Davidson, 8, from Launceston.

• Regular holiday makers and locals alike hit the court for some fun action.

• Basketball participants were all smiles during the official opening.

National Equestrian success NE reps in Masters football

A basket of fun at court’s official opening

MORE THAN 100 people turned out in Sunday’s spring sunshine to enjoy the official opening of the Bridport halfcourt basketball facility.

Dozens of children enjoyed a fun afternoon of competition on the court, facilitated by the North East Junior Basketball Union.

The community facility was developed by the Lions Club of Bridport after a conversation nearly a decade ago, Lions President Ann Maree O’Keefe said.

“Nine years ago, when my two grandchildren, Jemma and Mitchell, were in grade five and six, their mum and my daughter Rebecca Blair suggested to me that the ‘tweens’ of Bridport needed a Half-Court Basketball Court,” she said.

“I brought this idea to a meeting of our Lions Club who began looking into the prospect of this as a worthwhile project.”

Mrs O’Keefe said Bridport Primary School children showed a very keen interest in having a basketball area and so the club purchased a backboard and ring which was temporarily installed down by the Bridport Boat Ramp. This was later relocated to the Lions Adventure Playground on a 3 x 3 metre cement slab.

“The Lions Club of Bridport recognised the need for a bigger facility and worked hard in collaboration with our NorthEast community to build a Half-Court Basketball Court which offers a topclass facility for a wide age group of both children and adults living in the area and visitors to Bridport.”

Dorset Council General Manager John Marik helped cut the ribbon to open the facility, which he said was testament to

“one of the most active Lions Clubs in Tasmania”.

“The Lions Club of Bridport’s charitable work is so important for the community. From raising money, to the provision of services, delivering projects and helping to bring the community together,” Mr Marik said.

“In relation to this project, the Lions Club of Bridport consulted widely with a survey of the North-East community receiving 100% support for the building of an outdoor basketball court.

“The club put forward a very compelling business case to Dorset Council, with Council committing financial support under a Matching Funds Grant to improve the liveability of Bridport and the foreshore, with the aim of improving this public space for local families and visitors alike.”

President Ann Maree O’Keefe said the project would not have been possible without the financial support from Dorset Council, Bridport Innovations, FC Management – Mathew & Shannon Bayles, Tasmanian Lions Foundation, Australian Lions Foundation, PJ & LA Bingley Builders and the Bridport Textile Group.

The opening saw a number of friends and families form teams to compete in friendly competition under the watchful eyes of referees Scott and Hamish Auton, while Launceston Tornadoes Coach Sarah Veale was in attendance with two of her charges, who took to the court in a match between the older children there on the day.

The winners received vouchers from Good Sports Scottsdale.

• Lincoln Erwin, 7, from Bridport enjoying the court's official opening with Dorset General Manager John Marik and Lions Club of Bridport President Anne Maree O'Keefe.

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