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Branxholm celebrates milestone

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Ombudsman slams Dorset council amid “vexatious” Archer query

BY RACHEL WILLIAMS

• Branxholm’s Lisa Barrett, Amy Reeve, Alison Barrett and Sue Naylor at the 140th celebrations with the time capsule opened on the day.

DORSET COUNCIL will this week release credit card statements and the valuation of land at Derby to former Councillor Lawrence Archer, after a damning Ombudsman finding.

In an end to a long-running dispute between Mr Archer and the council, Ombudsman Richard Connock reviewed decisions made by the council in 2021, finding the council should have released documents to Mr Archer under Right to Information.

Mr Archer requested the Ombudsman’s intervention after failed attempts seeking details relating to the value of land sold by council in Derby and what money was being spent by former General Manager Tim Watson and Mayor Greg Howard on council credit cards.

Mr Archer said his actions were motivated by “accountability and openness of Local Government”.

But, at the time, his request was refused by current General Manager John Marik, on the

grounds it was “a repeat and vexatious one”.

“Council spends a disproportionate amount of time on your consistent and continual vexatious questions, commentary and behaviour displayed as an ex-Councillor and now as a ratepayer,” Mr Marik said at the time of refusal.

Mr Marik also said that Mr Archer had asked 21 per cent of the questions posed to Council during question time in the 34 months prior to the refusal and that he had made two Code of Conduct complaints regarding Councillors and made one other application under the Act. Following Mr Marik’s decision, Mr Archer sought an internal council review, saying that the refusal was “more about attempting to portray me as a vexatious person rather than addressing the application and properly considering the request as required by the Act”.

The internal review by Mr Watson affirmed the original decision without reasons, the Ombudsman said.

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SERVE 40 Years Ago – October 20, 1983 New Library Open

The new library premises on the Bridport Community Centre opened to the public.

Library staff filled the shelves with around 4,500 books in preparation for the opening.

The new premises had a considerable increase in space and in addition to books, borrowers would find records and cassette tapes available as well.

There would also be a display area and notice board on which local events could be publicised.

50 Years Ago – October 16, 1973 Miss Tasmania Quest

The North-Eastern entrant in this year’s Miss Tasmania Quest, Julie Roach raised a total of $13,105.50, which won her the Northern Regional Charity prize.

The committee was pleased to have Julie represent the area and it was rewarding that she had won the Charity Award.

Julie’s brother, Peter was also rewarded as a part of the quest winning second prize in the Wheel of Hope receiving a Cortina motor car.

Julie finished the rest of her competition in Hobart.

60 Years Ago – October 16, 1963 Champion Sow Crowned

Ringarooma Landrace stud pig breeder Mr C. F. Jones exhibited the champion Landrace sow of the 1963 National Show in Launceston last week.

The sow received high praise from the Victorian judge, commenting that the sow would hold its own across Australia.

Other local exhibitors we also commended at the show.

Messrs J. D. Lambert and Sons of Springfield winning several entries in the Large Yorkshire section.

Another Springfield exhibitor Mr John Sykes scooped the pool in the Tamworth section with the champion boar and sow.

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SUPPORT FOR EMBATTLED PREMIER As someone who has known Jeremy Rockliff and his family for over forty years, I find the ill-informed commentary attacking him ridiculous in the extreme.

No one could be more honest, open, transparent and respectful than our Premier.

To suggest otherwise is absolutely wrong.

Jeremy has been dealt some difficult cards and he has played them with honesty and integrity.

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BRIDPORT ODOUR CONCERN I have sent an email to TasWater, EPA, and Dorset Council and politicians to outline that, once again, Bridport residents and visitors are being subjected to nauseating smells of effluent.

This is a recurring situation, technically known by TasWater as a shock loading causing an odour event.

Please contact me directly if you do not understand this poetic and self-explanatory language. To wave hands and arms in the air is not going to fix this problem.

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These may include putting a halt to any further development in the greater Bridport area and, particularly, halting any further Airbnb activity; addressing and answering the question as to why such businesses are permitted to operate in residential zones; and, for now not making more camping sites available in the Bridport Caravan Park grounds.

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Diana Hardy Wilson, Bridport BRANXHOLM CELEBRATION DISAPPOINTMENT As a former Branxholm Primary Student during the 1983 Branxholm Centenary Celebrations, I would like to express my disappointment about the exhumation of the Branxholm Centenary Time Capsule before the prescribed time.

At the time of burying this Time Capsule they told us of the importance that we tell our children or our grandchildren about it, so it was not forgotten.

I had already resigned to the fact that I would not be alive to see this Time Capsule exhumed.

This prescribed time was decided by a committee. Its contents were the intellectual property of future generations.

I find this action selfish and appalling.

Matthew Gordon Harper, Shearwater

Ombudsman slams council amid “vexatious” claim T CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1.

“Council’s delegates’ decisions, from original decision to internal review and subsequent decisions and reviews, all failed to provide a satisfactory statement of reasons for the conclusions reached,” Mr Connock said.

Mr Connock encouraged council to release the information, which council has agreed to do this week.

“All legislation has an element of subjectivity, however in this case Council will release this information to Mr Archer and ensure the Ombudsman’s findings are taken into account in relation to future Right to Information reviews made by Council,” Mr Marik said on Monday.

The Council had originally refused to release the credit card statements, saying the act of doing so would “substantially and unreasonably” divert

its resources from its other work.

“I entirely agree with Mr Archer that why it would be so difficult to locate recent bank statements is not at all apparent. The information does not appear to be voluminous, and statements are usually readily available from the relevant financial institution,” Mr Connock said.

“It is disappointing that Council has likely expended more time resisting Mr Archer’s application than it would have taken to fulfil it.

“The complete failure by Council to engage with s19(2) and to act in an objective manner in relation to Mr Archer is highly concerning, and I urge the Council to properly apply the object and spirit of the right to information scheme in future.

“Almost all public bodies deal with individuals who may question

their integrity and publicly criticise their actions or use of public money.

“Public bodies maintain obligations of professionalism and to ensure an appropriate level of access to legal processes (such as the Right to Information process), even to individuals with whom they may be in dispute.”

Mr Archer said he was pleased with Mr Connock’s findings, describing it as a “frustrating and time-consuming process to get information that was in the public’s interest”.

The Ombudsman finding is independent to the Board of Inquiry review into Dorset Council The Board is preparing a list of who will be required to appear before it in person, with the first notices expected to be issued in the next 10 days.

Getting ready for a Big Day Out in Lilydale THE INAUGURAL Big Day Out in Lilydale will see hundreds of people flock to the Recreation Ground for a fun family friendly event later this month.

Organiser Jenny Story said she was looking forward to the event on Sunday, October 29 after months of planning and preparation.

“Last year I had an idea to start a playgroup in Lilydale, seeing my toddler granddaughter and lots of new families in the district had no playgroup,” she said.

“The response from the community has been amazing.

“Every October we celebrate Children’s Week from October 21-29 and this year, for the first time, a small grants program was established thanks to a collaboration between the State Government and Playgroup Tasmania which is enabling some great events all over the state including ours.

“Our beautiful township of Lilydale has so much to offer being an agricultural and trucking community. I have been to many Agfests and trucking shows with my family so this idea was born.

“My aim was to have an event to cater for everyone – young or elderly.

“Everyone I have personally contacted has been obliging to help make this a great event.”

The day will feature tractors, trucks, classic cars and motor bikes as well as the Lilydale Fire Brigade, Lilydale Football Club, Playgroup, Lions Club, SES, Windy Park Alpacas, RAW, PCYC, Launceston City Band and more.

“I just want everyone to have a great day with family and friends to treasure the time you have with each other.

“Maybe this will be put on the • Jenny Story with Rylie Stewart, Chelsea Story, Lilydale calendar as an annual Peyton Stewart and Mackenzie Stewart are getting event!” in the swing of things ready for Lilydale’s inaugural Entry to Big Day Out is free.

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Ringarooma mural idea served up

BY TONY SCOTT A PROPOSAL to beautify Ringarooma’s Main Street is being held up by a couple of long-dead residents.

Local Mary Schramm has asked Dorset Council for help to progress her idea to have a mural applied to the block wall at the end of the tennis court.

She told the Council at Monday night’s meeting that her research so far had not been able to find who might be legally responsible for the court.

“I’m reluctant to engage anyone to go painting on something without reasonable assurance that I’m not breaking the law,” she said.

“I’m not intending to get out there with a brush or yard broom myself.

I’d like something that is really good there.”

Another local John Wardlaw agreed it was a worthwhile project.

“The place certainly needs a bit of

brightening up,” Mr Wardlaw said.

Mr Wardlaw said while the court was available for public use the locals didn’t seem to be very interested and the club had floundered since his involvement years ago.

His understanding was that the court had been gifted to the community by a Mrs House and Mrs White, who were named as its owners despite being dead “for over 100 years”.

The Council agreed to take Ms Schramm’s question on notice and try to identify who was responsible for the court.

“Well please don’t delay it too long. I’m 84 and not in the best of health,” she said.

She was assured by the Commissioner Andrew Wardlaw it would be done in a “reasonable amount of time” and her health “was looking all right”.

“Looks can be deceiving,” she replied.

Foundation funds to flow back to Dorset council

BY TONY SCOTT Dorset Council expects to be repaid $90,000 of the $125,000 allocated to the Blue Derby Foundation to help with the transition of the operations of the bike trails to the Foundation.

That’s despite downturns in mountain bike sales since the Covid-19 peak and shuttle bookings.

In a quarterly report Dorset General Manager John Marik said the net cost of $35,000 would be in addition to trail maintenance which remained with the council.

He said progress had been made in sharing information needed for the Foundation to operate Blue Derby marketing and online assets as well the process of gaining sponsorship and fundraising.

“A great deal of effort over the last few months has been devoted to preparing marketing strategies for fundraising from short-term accommodation providers and local businesses,” Mr Marik said.

However, Mr Marik said the Foundation had pointed out a number of challenges to its proposed fundraising program.

They included reaction to the new rating system for Derby and surrounds and local business’ dissatisfaction with the former sponsorship program.

There had also been concern at the failure of the proposed workers’ accommodation complex in the old Department of Main Roads premises, though Mr Marik said a report on the wastewater issues, that had caused the two-year the hold-up, would be available soon so the Foundation could gauge if it was still feasible.

He said both council and the Foundation, which had a membership of nearly 100, remained optimistic as while there were fewer forward bookings, businesses were reporting more “walkup” customers with hopes of things returning to 2018-19 levels.

In answer to regular questioner Vincent Teichmann, of Pioneer, Mr Marik revealed a public policy was being prepared to cover shuttle operations at Derby.

However, in reference to Mr Teichmann’s main plea, Mr Marik said there’d be no more letters of support for shuttle bus operators until the process had been completed, likely to be early next year.

The Council also accepted a recommendation to lower the fees for some users of the Scottsdale Aquatic Centre.

Recently appointed manager Jane Kilburn reported she’d completed a benchmarking study of other outdoor pools in the State and proposed lowering fees for organised classes by $2 a session.

Casual users will still be free.

But fees for swim schools will be lowered from $19 a session to $17.

A similar reduction will apply to aqua fitness classes with a $15 concession fee.

Mrs Kilburn said the new cost structure would allow for more accessibility for a wider section of the community.

She said forecasts for a warmer, drier summer could mean more demand at the pool overall.

“We already have 80 enrolments for the first swim school,” she said.

“I’d expect that over the season extra users will more than make-up the reduction in fees.”

• Dorset Commissioner Andrew Wardlaw is welcomed to Ringarooma

by Kaye and Robert Jaffray, of Legerwood, for a Council meeting at Ringarooma on Monday night.

It was his third sitting as the Council and his first out of the Scottsdale chambers. There was a public gallery of eight present for the meeting but only a couple of questions from the floor.

Mr Wardlaw will venture to the regions again on Monday November 20, when the council meeting will be held at Bridport.

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Recalling Branxholm’s Centenary Celebrations COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS associated with Branxholm returned to the town to celebrate its 140th birthday on the weekend.

Despite being sixty years ahead of schedule, a time capsule buried during Centenary celebrations was opened on the day.

Val and Doug Beswick did the honours, revealing numerous mementos and messages from school children and residents in the area from 1983.

Organising committee member Sue Naylor said the decision was made to exhume the PVC pipe from near the swimming pool early to coincide with the birthday party.

“I said if we didn’t do it now, I wouldn’t see

another 10 years and I wanted it done now!” she said.

“We couldn’t remember what was put in there but I do remember that the Governor came and we had a big dance at the hall and a church service and all the school children put things in and everyone who was at the celebration signed a big piece of paper which we put in there.”

Lisa Barrett said Saturday’s event saw a huge turnout, with displays of memorabilia and photos from sporting success and school history over the decades proving popular.

“It was great catching up with people who we hadn’t seen for years,” Ms Barrett said.

“Lots of stories were told and everyone had a great day.”

•F ormer Branxholm School principals Michelle Shaw, Jude Preece, Chris Crawford, Steve Watts, and Peter Matthewson.

• Amy Reeve with her grandson Ahmed cutting the celebratory cake.

• Trent Amos and Yvette Barrett from Hobart.

• Grahame Hayes of Scottsdale with Tayla Mulder and Ari Mulder, 2 of Launceston, Trish Reeve of Branxholm and Scottsdale's Audrey Brown.

• Grant Ha, 6, Asher Ha, 1 and Noemie Ha.

• David Brown and Greg Preece.

• Dorothy Chugg of Bridport and Julie Harper from Launceston.

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• Doug and Val Beswick opened the time capsule.

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Barnbougle beach houses ready to rise WORK WILL start this week on preliminary site works after no objections were raised to the luxury new unit development at Barnbougle.

Developer Richard Sattler said he was relieved to finally be able to start work on the accommodation project on the western end of his famous golf course property.

After two years of developing the concept, Mr Sattler said no expense would be spared with the development.

“We will start digging test holes in the middle of this week,” Mr Sattler said.

“We decided not to work to a budget – we are just going to do it properly.”

Work will start on the building proper as soon as possible, he said.

The plan was approved by Dorset Council

with a range of conditions, including the implementation of coastal inundation and erosion mitigation measures, a site landscaping plan, a construction environmental management plan and pre-construction fauna survey.

“There are no conditions that have been put on through the council’s planning approval process that are a worry to us – we will meet all the requirements,” he said.

The project will see 20 units, some up to 11m-high, be built along the back side of the dunes on Barnbougle Beach, which is adjacent to Crown Land and in front of Trent Water.

The site, which the Sattler family bought close to four years ago, has previously been used for cattle grazing.

• Developer Richard Sattler at the site of the 20 unit development, Barnbougle Beach Houses, which will get underway this week with preliminary drilling.

SCOTTSDALE COURT REPORT

BY TONY SCOTT A WOMAN who stole an unattended purse and gambled with some of its contents later asked police to return the cash she had taken, the Scottsdale Magistrate’s Court has heard.

Tracey Woolley, 55, was caught on CCTV taking the purse from the Cottage Bakery on June 13 this year.

Constable Brad Collins said Woolley took the purse to Lords Hotel and disposed of it in a toilet rubbish bin. She had then used some of the $150 cash to gamble.

He said CCTV footage from the bakery identified her when it was viewed two days later.

Police had then gone to Tomahawk where she was interviewed and admitted the theft.

Later she also presented police with $150 asking for it to be returned to the owner of the purse, which was also recovered from the hotel.

Appearing for Woolley, Lucy Flannagan said the offence was out of character for the single mother who cared for her adult daughter and a granddaughter.

Magistrate Simon Brown said he accepted she was not someone who was habitually dishonest.

“You saw the purse and snaffled it when you were encouraged by a family member. You did try to make amends.”

Mr Brown took into account her early guilty plea and fined her $150 with costs of $94.76.

A suspended driver, stopped by police when they observed his passenger was not wearing a

seat belt, was fined $500 and disqualified from driving for 14 days.

Constable Collins said Samuel Percy James was intercepted at Jetsonville on July 22.

Mr Brown said it was a “trap for young players” that a driver had responsibility for ensuring they and passengers were wearing a seatbelt.

He also told James the demerit system was in place for a reason to keep roads safe and he should not have been driving.

Scottsdale’s Kristan Deon Kerr, 50, pleaded guilty to injury to property after a verbal argument with his former partner. He said he would pay for repairs to the boot of her car.

He told the court it was difficult to walk away from his family and he became frustrated.

Mr Brown said he took into account the fact Kerr suffered an acquired brain injury since 2015 which could make things worse.

He was fined $500 with $94.76 costs.

Two women who pleaded guilty to drink driving offences were allowed time to apply for hardship licences so they could keep their jobs.

Amanda Bennett was fined a total of $800 and disqualified for a total of four months after admitting to a charge of hindering conveyance, one of exceeding .05 on the breathalyser, (.09), and of abusing police after she was stopped on Waterhouse Rd on September 2.

She told the court she was a full-time courier driver and Mr Brown allowed her 42 days before the disqualification to apply for a hardship permit.

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Whiff-It ready for show exhibition Inaugural Career AMONG THE traditional smells of the cattle and horses at the Scottsdale Show will be a new aroma wafting its way around the November 17-18 event.

Anita Bowen from Scottsdale business Whiff-it will be a first-time exhibitor at the show, which will this year host up to 50 stall holders.

“This year we are seeing some new ones come in which is always great as well as our loyal returning stall holders,” Scottsdale Show Trade Coordinator Ashley Styles said.

For the last two months, Miss Bowen has been hand making diffuser oils, room and car sprays, wax melts, magnesium, bath salts and bath bombs at her Hedley St store.

With some Scottsdale Show specials in the planning, she is looking forward to sharing her products with the public.

“I am looking forward to getting to meet more people and connect with new and old customers,” she said.

“I grew up here but have spent around 12 years on the mainland where I started making soap and when we moved back I decided I would open up this business.

“I make everything onsite here myself.

They are all different and you have to do a lot of testing to work out the current amount of fragrance.

“It is all alcohol free and hand made with my own formulas. I • A new face for the exhibitor section of this year's Scottsdale Show is Anita Bowen from Whiff-It. make my fragrances strong so that they last a long time.” event, one of the biggest rural shows in There is still trade space available Tasmania. For more information contact if you wish to take part in the 118th secretary@scottsdaleshow.org.au

Open garden for RFDS fundraiser SHARON SACHSE will open her South Mount Cameron home garden for the first time next Sunday, in a bid to raise funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

Ms Sachse said that she had lived in her Federation home for 35 years and growing her garden had been a labour of love.

“When I first moved in, there were no gardens,” she said.!

“I have always loved gardening and over the last 15 years the garden has been a trial and error with much learning along the way.

“I don’t specialise in any types of plant.

Just what grows well, what the possums don’t like and those that tolerate the oftensevere frost.

“An eclectic mix of garden ornaments, post sculptures, relics from the mining past and wind spinners add interest to the garden.”

Ms Sachse said her garden keeps her grounded and she decided to organise the open day after much persuasion from friends and family.

“The RFDS have supported me through some tough times with the assistance from their wonderful team. It is a diverse and amazing organisation,” she said.

“They provide aero-medical and patient

• Sharon Sachse at her South Mount Cameron home which she will open up for the first time as a fundraiser for the RFDS. transfer facilities for Ambulance Tasmania paramedics.

“The Dental Outreach Team travels around the state each week to deliver free dental treatments to those with barriers to receiving treatment in city centres.

“RFDS Tasmania's Primary Health Team has consultations tackling chronic disease, physical and mental health challenges and

providing ongoing support.

“RFDS also operate an education program that involves students from Kindergarten to Year 12, with the aim of improving heath knowledge and outcomes.”

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Expo to boost future workforce DORSET EMPLOYMENT Connect will host the inaugural Dorset Careers and Education Expo as a way for people in the region to explore a range of future career options.

The event will be held next Thursday, October 26, at the Scottsdale RSL Club from 10am-4.30pm.

DEC Employment Connector Lauren Summers said that she and her fellow connector Kate Brill had been working hard for the last few months to develop the event.

“The inaugural Dorset Careers and Education Expo will bring together 20-25 exhibitors from both local employers and bigger industries, all in one location,” Ms Summers said.

“This is an incredible opportunity for our community to engage with these people and gather information on careers and relevant pathways that are available to them.

“The event will be open for anyone in our community to attend and we highly encourage parents with children aiming to move from study into employment, or looking for new study pathways, to attend with their child.”

Representatives from various industries and services including UTAS, Tas Building Group Apprenticeship Scheme, Applied Health, Arbre Forest Industries, Australian Maritime College, Tasmanian Hospitality Association and the Australian Defence Force will be in attendance, along with local businesses.

“There will also be opportunities for hands-on activities with some wonderful businesses and organisations,” Ms Summers said.

“We are so thrilled to be able to bring a Careers Expo to Dorset and it’s so exciting to think about the conversations that this may start for our young people.”

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Trivia teams do battle in Mental Health Week fun SEVEN TEAMS were challenged at this year’s Mental Health Week event organised by Dorset Suicide Prevention Network, raising $3300 to help DSPN’s activities in the community.

DSPN chair Cheryl McCartie said rounds included local history, gardening, TV and movies as well as two mental health rounds that provided the opportunity to consider how we can all support each other’s wellbeing.

“A treasure hunt mystery round saw some great initiative as team members rustled up everything from Woolworths receipts to flower seeds and highlighted the MHW theme colour of orange to score extra points,” she said.

“Trivia teams were a great mix of returning teams as well as some new faces with ‘Frankie’s Friends’ eventual winners over ‘Cuppa Tea Luv’ in a close second.

“The brave group of lads “The Moats” were very good-hearted Wooden Spoon recipients.

“This year’s theme of belonging, awareness and connection was acknowledged by our attending Service Providers from Better Health 4 Dorset, RAW, Standby and Wesley LifeForce.

“With some fantastic lucky door and raffle prizes and spot question prizes on offer there were many happy winners on the night and once again thanks to our very generous local businesses the auction had a range of items to interest the crowd.”

• Chics & Bics team members, Madeline Harris, Ashley Reader, Grace Chugg and Laura Van Brecht.

• Frankie’s Friends - the winning team, Greg Munro, Molly and Frankie Payne, Linda Fielding and Catherine Munro.

• Cuppa Tea Luv team members Trevor Brown and Andrew Bryan.

• Frankie’s Friend team members Catherine Munro, Linda Fielding and Janie Finlay.

NORTH EASTERN EVENTS CALENDAR 2023 • The Moats team members Archie Stewart, Tom Carter, Fergus Stewart (back), Jobie Rockliff, Dustin Rockliff and Matthew Cresswell.

dorset C O U N C I L Briefing of Decisions made at the Council Meeting held on 16 October at the Ringarooma Memorial Hall • Adopted the amended 2023/24 Fees and Charges Schedule for the Scottsdale Aquatic Centre, reducing the fees for Learn to Swim and Aqua Aerobics classes, and introducing a concession rate.

• Received and noted the 2023/24 Annual Plan – September Quarterly Report.

• Received the Blue Derby Mountain Bike Trails – September Quarterly Report and agreed to amend the frequency of future reports to be received in February 2024, May 2024 and August 2024.

• Agreed, by absolute majority, to enter into a formal agreement with Veolia Environmental Services (Australia) Pty Ltd to process recyclable materials at a newly constructed Material Recovery Facility in Spreyton, in the Closed Session portion of the Meeting.

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First Friday Each Month • Free Women's Legal Service Dorset Community House • Ladies of Dorset Coffee & Chat Scottsdale Art Gallery Café

• Marathon for Suicide Prevention 8:00am Scottsdale Recreation Ground

November 4

• Gladstone Hotel Rodeo Boobyalla Park • Bridport Village Niche Market 9:30am – 1:00pm Main Hall, Bridport

November 5

• Bridport 10 Plus Fun Run Bridport Village Green

November 11

• R ingarooma School & District Show Ringarooma Primary School

November 12

• Flinders Island Show Flinders Island

• Garry Pengelly 12:00pm – 5:00pm Legerwood Hall • Small Farm Living Field Day Lilydale School Farm

October 26

November 17 + 18

• Careers Expo Scottsdale • Dorset Careers and Education Expo 10:00am – 4:30pm Scottsdale RSL Club

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John Street, Launceston TAS 7250 6334 7033 bridget.archer.mp@aph.gov.au bridgetarcher.com.au

• P urple 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

October 20

• Received and noted the external grant funding update.

The recording of the Council Meeting can be listened to here: https://bit.ly/3PRSxlA

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

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• Late Night Shopping & Market Scottsdale

December 9

• Wood Chopping & Family Event Gladstone

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• Market in the Park 9:00am - 2:00pm Legerwood

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

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• Show and Shine Car/Bike Show Bridport Village Green

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Pelicans lift to hand Lost Log to Scottsdale

New Scottsdale women’s coach meets his players

• Coach Mark Prior, fitness and conditioning assistant Bryce Davidson are pictured with Emily Arnold and new player Zoe Lewis.

BY PETER FISH

• Graeme Walsh accepting the trophy from Gilbert Browne.

• Marie Charlton and Natalie • Mike Hansell viewing options Wise enjoyed the day. for his shot.

THE ANNUAL “Lost Log Challenge” between Scottsdale and St Helens bowls clubs was held in Scottsdale on Saturday.

Despite the windy and at times, showery weather, the enthusiasm of both clubs wasn't dampened.

It showed in the competitive bowls that were played and the closeness of the results.

Teams consisted of five rinks of four players for each club battling it out.

After 12 ends Scottsdale was holding the

advantage, but 12 more ends were to be completed.

Play was briefly halted a short time after lunch for a passing cold shower. Momentum then shifted, and the visiting Pelicans lifted their game.

Scottsdale narrowly lost and therefore have retained the trophy for another year.

Scottsdale President, Graeme Walsh, graciously accepted the “Lost Log” on behalf of the club from St Helens Vice President, Gilbert Browne.

Pennant season starts this Saturday, October 21.

SCOTTSDALE’S NEW women’s coach Mark Prior, and his fitness and conditioning assistant Bryce Davidson, met their team on Saturday, and discussed plans for season 2024.

Prior is a former premiership player with the Magpies having been a member of the 1989 team, while Davidson has links to the club via his uncle Max who coached the club in 1983, and also played for Collingwood in 1956.

Prior has considerable experience coaching juniors. He also coached Old Launcestonians women and for the past two years

has coached the Under 20 NTFA team.

He emphasised that he would work closely with previous coaches Mikayla Binns and Cabel Hall, and believed his team has the talent to play finals in 2024.

Prior addressed his players and set out his goals for the 2024 season.

“I believe coaches need to be educators, motivators and tacticians, and I expect our players to have the desire, passion and will to win,” Prior said.

The team will commence preseason training on Thursday, November 9.

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Third-annual Winnaleah Footy Day

• Miles Smith in the thick of the action at Winnaleah.

• Enjoying the footy action were Breanna Wagner, 14, from Winnaleah, Jasmine Fenton, 5, of Launceston, Brooke Wagner, Lola Wagner, 5, Evie Wagner, 7, Leila Wagner and Monty Wagner, 1, all of Winnaleah.

• 2003 Premiership coach Andrew Barron, from George Town, with premiership players Stephen Clark and Mark Kerr.

• 2003 Reserves Premiership coach Andrew Rainbow with Jamie Harper at the Winnaleah footy day.

• Sandy Kerr with Justin Wiggins and Daniel Wiggins.

BRIDPORT TIDES WED 18 OCT HIGH 2:44 am LOW 8:45 am HIGH 2:35 pm LOW 9:04 pm

• Ollie Percy, 4, Jagger Harvey, 10 and Felix Evans, 11, all from Winnaleah.

• Tomahawk minus 1hr • Eddystone Point minus 1hr 35min • St Helens Wharf minus 1hr 15 mins

THU 19 OCT HIGH 3:32 am LOW 9:32 am HIGH 3:20 pm LOW 9:48 pm

FRI 20 OCT HIGH 4:17 am LOW 10:15 am HIGH 4:02 pm LOW 10:31 pm

SAT 21 OCT HIGH 5:00 am LOW 10:59 am HIGH 4:46 pm LOW 11:16 pm

SUN 22 OCT HIGH 5:43 am LOW 11:43 am HIGH 5:31 pm

MON 23 OCT LOW 12:02 am HIGH 6:27 am LOW 12:29 pm HIGH 6:18 pm

TUE 24 OCT LOW 12:51 am HIGH 7:12 am LOW 1:19 pm HIGH 7:09 pm

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SPORT

Magpies swoop back to Winnaleah

• Blast from the past - former players and supporters of the Winnaleah Footy Club turned out for a fun match on Saturday to celebrate the 2003 NEFU Premiership double.

T MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 11.

THE THIRD-ANNUAL Winnaleah Footy Day was held on Saturday with a double premiership celebration thrown in.

Players and supporters turned out in force for the fun day, which also marked the 20-year anniversary of a Seniors and Reserves NEFU Premiership victory.

Organiser Mark Kerr said it was a great day for the community, which was void of regular footy following the demise of the local competition.

“Football was a big part of the community but it isn’t any more which is disappointing,” Kerr said.

“We were fairly successful financially and player wise and other clubs were struggling but we were left stranded. It was a big shock to the community.

“The footy club was our hub. There are farmers around here that I wouldn’t have seen for six months but you used to run into them at the football.

“The day is about old mates getting together for

a fun day – nothing too serious. But we have had players come back from George Town, a couple of Old Scotch and North Launceston boys and one whose come down from NSW to play.”

2003 Seniors Premiership Coach Andrew Barron was on the sidelines offering support for those playing in true spring conditions, while Stephen Clark was the only Premiership player to don the boots on the day.

“It’s good to come back and tell lies about how good we were,” Barron said.

“We must have been alright though – I spent 10 years here and we played in eight grand finals and won six of them.

“Winnaleah hadn’t won a flag in 20 years when I got here so it was pretty special to come and win that. We’d lost the grand final the year before to Bridport after going undefeated all year.”

The Footy Day will be back again next year, with a focus on a kid’s game as well as an adult hit-out.

• Finn Hayes, 13, from Branxholm goes for goal in the fun match at Winnaleah.

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