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Switching on new light industrial developments

BY RACHEL WILLIAMS

Putting pencils to paper for playground plan • Camilla Unwin, 7, is excited about the prospect of designing a new playground for the region. So too are her Scottsdale Primary School friends Cooper Clement, 6, Cassidy Summers, 7, Ava McCauley, 5, Micah Bissett, 6 and Hudson Morice, 7, who were joined by Dorset Commissioner Andrew Wardlaw and Dorset Council Project Officer Bridget Waterhouse. T READ MORE, PAGE 2.

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AFTER YEARS of delay and site selection difficulty, work is progressing on TasNetworks’ new $4.3 million regional service depot on the outskirts of Scottsdale.

The development, due for completion in October 2024, includes better asset storage and a vehicle wash bay for TasNetworks, which has outgrown its old facility on leased land, at Ling Siding.

Situated near Dorset Council’s Works Depot, the project is the first new development in what the council hopes will become a multimillion dollar light industrial zone near Northeast Park.

Council Community and Development Director Rohan

Willis said planning work was well underway to open up the site for future economic development activity.

Council will soon seek to convert a large proportion of the 34ha site from agricultural land to light industrial via the Tasmanian Planning Commission.

A draft structure plan – which will also look at the rezoning of other key sites in the municipality for residential and commercial development uses – is set to be released for public consultation from early December through to early January, 2024.

Pending the final structure plan being endorsed by Council, key T CONTINUES ON PAGE 4.

• The new Tas Networks depot site is under construction as the Dorset Council plans to rezone land near it for more light industrial use.

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State awards for butchers & bakers.

TWO Scottsdale butchers and a baker have brought home awards of excellence in recent weeks. McLennan's Butchery butcher Josh Webb is no stranger to success, two years ago he won the Tasmanian Worldskills butchery competition, and last month he won it again.

Apprentice Malcolm Dejersey works alongside and finished highly in the Tasmania heat of the Australian Meat Industry Council National Apprentice of the Year competition. Stuart Burr used to be a butcher, but he is now a third year pastry cook apprentice at the Cottage Bakery and he won the Baking Association of Australia Tasmanian award for best pastry apprentice winning the competition held at Drysdale House in Hobart.

20 Years Ago – November 12, 2003

Down the Sledge Track It was standing room only at the Lietinna Hall last Saturday for the launch of the book Down the Sledge Track by Jenny Bicanic. The large gathering of 350 people was a reflection of the book itself, a coming together of families and friends who have shared a bond with the West Scottsdale and Lietinna area for up to seven generations. Bob Bush acknowledged the extraordinary effort of his sister Jenny, for the research and writing of what became affectionately known as the “West Scottsdale bible”. The book was produced by the North Eastern Advertiser and was sold at the Scottsdale Show and later at Rose’s Newsagency.

Putting pencils to paper for regional playground plan T CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1.

WHO WANTS a flying fox or a jumping pillow installed in the region as part of a new playground facility?

They were some of the ideas floated by children at Scottsdale Primary School who will soon be getting their creative caps on and entering Dorset Council’s Playground Design Competition.

The competition is being run as part of a broader Playground Audit project assessing the existing playgrounds across the North-East and identifying gaps and

opportunities that may exist.

Project Officer Bridget Waterhouse said there was up to $600 worth of prizes on offer across three age categories, with the call going out for children to design creative entries for the “most awesome” playground or playground feature.

Entries will be judged by Commissioner Andrew Wardlaw, who said he was excited to see the creative talents of the North-East on display.

“While the competition is looking for the most creative it should be noted

that the winning designs will not necessarily get built, however all entries will be utilised to inform the types and styles of equipment and features that Dorset’s young people would like to see in playgrounds across the region in the future,” Ms Waterhouse said.

An online survey will also be made available for the general community to provide comment as well.

For more information on the project or to enter the design competition, visit the council’s website.

Greenthumbs ready for Ringarooma Show RINGAROOMA PRIMARY School students have been busy preparing the school’s garden for the district’s show, being held on Saturday, November 11.

Students will be having a stall at the show and are asking for donations of pots, plants, seedlings, produce, sauces and relish for the occasion.

Planning for the annual event is well underway with plenty of action to keep

every member of the family entertained.

Tori Rattray will be playing while Island Kelpies will steal the show with their cute canine capers.

Other activities on offer include Taz Drone Solutions, a monster auction, book fair, photography, needlework displays, craft stalls, agricultural and machinery displays, Miss Show Girl and Master Show Boy.

Show Bags will be a hit, with other children’s entertainment including face painting, crazy bikes, a balloon artist, pony rides and circus skills.

Food Vans on the day will include Burger Junkie, PIZ Thai Food Van, Donuts, Cheesecake Bacaulo, a coffee van and Lions BBQ. Gates open at 9.00am and entry is $10.00 for adults, children under 16 free.

40 Years Ago – November 3, 1983

Shops to open Saturday mornings Scottsdale shops will open Saturday mornings during December to combat the unfavourable shop trading hour legislation. This decision was made by 15 business houses at a meeting arranged by the North-East Chamber of Commerce. The president, Mr D Ezzy said the meeting discussed the options available, and all agreed that the local shops would be disadvantaged by the legislation. It would also create unemployment and could cause some businesses to become uneconomical. The meeting agreed to open on Saturday morning during December and have a late night shopping to 9:00pm on Friday December 23.

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• Mayah Berwick, Brandan Sisson, • Paige Hurst preparing for the Sapphire Barnes, Matthew Cresswell.

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• John Evans preparing produce for the Ringarooma Show.

Big Day Out fun in Lilydale LILYDALE’S FOOTY oval was a hive of activity on Sunday as the inaugural Big Day Out attracted close to 600 people.

Organiser Jenny Story said there was a great sense of community spirit during the event, which was organised by a group of local volunteers keen to have more family friendly fun in the town.

Ms Story said the Big Day Out could become an annual event based on the feedback of happy patrons.

Visitors were able to look at trucks,

tractors, classic cars and motor bikes shined up and on display with activities for children including go karts, fire trucks, alpaca patting and face painting.

Music was supplied by the City of Launceston RSL Pipes and Drums.

“Everyone had a fantastic time. With

free entry and lots of things for people to do and enjoy at no cost in these hard times was well received,” Ms Story said.

“Children could run free in a safe environment and I just love the social aspect of everyone having a great time together.”

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• Cousins Chelsea Story and Amelia Walters enjoying he Big Day Out at Lilydale.

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Scottsdale Show countdown starts A NUMBER of local clubs and organisations will help greet people to this year’s Scottsdale Show as up to 5000 people stream through the gates on November 17 and 18.

The main gate will be manned by young athletes involved in the North East Little Athletics Club, which has just started its season of running, jumping and throwing.

Karen Rainbow of the Red Dirt Café will be manning the railway gate while the Charles Street gate will be manned by the Samaritan Purse group.

Money raised by the groups during the event will be put back into the community through their events and activities or with new equipment purchases.

Show spokeswoman Maria Branch said the show was one of the biggest fundraisers for the organisations involved, including for the local groups who were assisting with food and entertainment.

Scottsdale Lions club is dusting off and repairing

• Hugh Rice, 8, Lucas Rice, 9, Will Moore, 8, Florence Rice,4, and Bridget Moore, 10 will greet patrons at the gate of the Scottsdale Show this year.

North-East saved from flathead furore NEW RULES for flathead fishing take effect today with North-East waters nowhere near as badly impacted as other areas.

Minister for Primary Industries and Water, Jo Palmer, said the drastic measures were to protect our much loved “way of life” for future generations.

Under the new rules, the minimum size for sand flathead has increased to 35 centimetres.

A maximum size limit of 40 centimetres has been introduced for all State waters except around

King Island and Furneaux Group, where there is no upper limit.

Regional bag limits have also been introduced, with a two fish bag limit in the D’Entrecasteaux Channel, Derwent River and Norfolk and Fredrick Henry Bays causing outrage.

A five fish bag limit will now be in place in the eastern region while other waters, including the NorthEast, have a ten fish bag limit.

A total ban on all commercial take of sand flathead by any method in all State waters will also take effect.

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2023 Melbourne Cup Day in The Loft Tuesday, November 7 from 12 noon

its Chocolate Wheel for lots of wheel-spinning, prize-winning fun.

Rotary Club of Scottsdale will fire up its famous BBQ to feed the masses while Scottsdale Football Club will provide the adult refreshments throughout the day and into the night when the entertainment featuring cover artist Zack Walsh is on.

“These local clubs work extremely hard over the three days – they are there on the Thursday to set up and organise and back again on Friday and Saturday to work,” Ms Branch said.

“It is one of the biggest fundraisers for the year and it would be good for the community to come to the show, see what the North-East has to offer and support the local clubs.”

Tickets will be available at the gate with adults $15, children 7-15 $10, children under six free, concession card holders $12 and a family day pass for 2 adults and 2 children $40.

Visit the show’s website for more details.

Greater police presence for beaches after ATV crash POLICE WILL step up patrols of beaches across the region after another ATV crash at Beechford on the weekend resulted in hospitalisation for one teenage driver.

In conjunction with other agencies, police will be conducting increased patrols of beaches and reserved land to educate users and ensure compliance regarding the use of off-road vehicles, in a bid to improve safety and better protect the natural environment.

“Police would like to remind users of recreational vehicles to familiarise themselves with the rules and regulations relating to these activities,” Constable Braden Green from George Town Police Station said.

“Beaches in Tasmania are regarded as reserved land and the use of vehicles/motorcycles are generally prohibited. Where motor vehicles are permitted on beaches, road rules and registration/ licensing requirements apply. Additionally, it may be necessary to obtain permits to use such

vehicles in these areas.”

Further details related to use of vehicles in these areas can be obtained by contacting State Growth or Parks and Wildlife.

The warning comes after an incident shortly after 3:30pm on Sunday, when emergency services responded to an ATV crash on Beechford Beach.

Initial investigations have determined a yellow ATV was being driven by a 16-year-old male when it rolled on the beach.

The driver was taken to the Launceston General Hospital with head injuries.

A 24-year-old male passenger was treated at the scene by paramedics.

“Accidents involving ATVs are mostly avoidable however injuries can be serious and police are requesting members of the public to operate them in a safe manner,” Constable Green said.

Any witnesses who observed the ATV being driven on or near East Beach or Bellingham Beach that afternoon are asked to contact police.

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Local government Weapon attack arrest review report looms THE LOCAL Government Board yesterday submitted its final report on the Future of Local Government Review, but we will need to wait up to a month to see it.

Local Government Minister Nic Street said he would read the “fulsome” report before releasing it for community and council feedback in late November.

“It will be open for comment until the end of February so everyone can have their say on the recommendations,” Mr Street said.

“Each council will be invited to review

the final report and make a submission so their unique wants and needs are given the recognition they deserve.

“Any group of councils that see boundary changes in their best interests will be encouraged to progress their plan with the Government, and then ensure it has community support to proceed.

There will be no changes unless both the council and community want them.”

Dorset Council slammed the board’s initial suggestions for change and submitted alternatives including that Dorset become a super rural council, with the acquisition of remote parts of Launceston and areas of interest from Break O’Day and George Town.

Mr Street reiteterated the review would not result in forced amalgamations.

Switching on new light industrial developments T CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1. recommendations for zoning changes will be sought from the planning commission.

Mr Willis said the proposed new light industrial zone was logistically well positioned to take advantage of major freight routes servicing the region, it had availability of reticulated water, sewer, power and telecommunications services and the property was substantial in size to minimise land-use conflict with neighbouring residential development – both existing and future.

“This will allow for growth in activity for the North-East which we need,” Mr Willis said.

Mr Willis said the initial difficulty TasNetworks faced when locating a site reinforced the need to find solutions to commercial and industrial land supply limitations.

“During 2021 we commenced discussions with TasNetworks about

locating the facility at the depot site, following them exhausting various avenues of locating the proposed facility elsewhere in and around Scottsdale,” Mr Willis said.

“In our opinion it was very much a win-win situation: TasNetworks ended up with a well-serviced and logistically beneficial location to launch their operations from, while Council was able to release part of our underutilised land reserve at the depot site for a purpose that will further enhance operational efficiencies for electricity transmission distribution in the North-East region.”

While the TasNetworks development was approved under the former planning scheme, the new planning scheme means that a rezoning is needed for further subdivision at the site.

Mr Willis said he hoped a scheme amendment would be finalised by the end of next year.

SCOTTSDALE SHOW

A SCOTTSDALE man was arrested over an alleged weapon attack in the Launceston suburb of Kings Meadows last week and has been remanded in police custody.

Shannon Joshua Brown will reappear at Launceston Magistrates Court via video link on Thursday November 9 at 9.15am.

Brown was arrested and charged in relation to an incident last Tuesday night.

Police were called to a disturbance at a premises about 9.20pm, where a man was

reportedly armed with a weapon.

Police said Brown, 35, was taken into custody a short time later at a Kings Meadows residence.

Nobody was physically injured during the incident.

The weapon was seized by police.

He’s been charged with a number of offences including unlawfully possessing a dangerous article in a public place, and being unlawfully armed in public.

Two year community correction order for Branxholm bestiality BRANXHOLM MAN Jacob Heatlie Johnston has avoided a jail term despite pleading guilty to two counts of bestiality.

Johnston, 21, admitted to having sexual intercourse with two different goats last year while he was high on drugs.

Justice Robert Peace said Johnston’s actions were morally repugnant and deserving of condemnation, but he did not accept prison was the right place for him.

He said he was of extremely low intelligence consistent with a mild intellectual disability and prison would expose him to further corrupting and damaging influence.

“Likely as a reflection of the type of moral outrage that members of the community may experience in response to crimes like this there have already been public calls for the defendant’s imprisonment,” Justice Pearce said.

“A fair and just society does not send a young man in the defendant’s circumstances to prison, at least for these crimes.”

In sentencing, Justice Pearce said a psychologist report showed a constellation of factors which contributed to these crimes, most prominently a recent prolonged sexual abuse.

“It has likely had a marked impact on the defendant’s psycho-sexual development

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and, combined with his intellectual disability and use of illicit drugs, impaired his ability to exercise appropriate judgment.”

Justice Pearce said examples of this crime were rare, with only two other cases in recent Tasmanain history.

He said Johnston would suffer the consequences of his actions for life and that he had already been shamed and humiliated independently of any sentence imposed.

A psychologist report suggested the acts were indicative of a paraphilic disorder.

Johnston was convicted on both counts, ordered to pay $329.40 compensation to the owner of one animal and an undetermined amount to the owner of the second animal.

His name was placed on the Community Protection (Offender Reporting) Register for five years and he was given a two year community corrections order with special conditions including that he must submit to the supervision of a probation officer, attend educational and other programs, undergo assessment and treatment for alcohol or drug dependency, and submit to testing for alcohol or drug use, medical, psychological or psychiatric assessment, treatment, therapy or counselling as directed by the probation officer.

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Aliens arriving for school production WINNALEAH DISTRICT High School is abuzz with excitement as rehearsals are well underway for the 2023 production ‘Star Warts: The Umpire Strikes Back!’

‘Star Warts’ is a musical comedy and a take on its namesake, Star Wars. Traditional characters have been twisted to create quirky personalities and comical dialogue which will no doubt entertain adults and children alike.

Musical director Bev Hanlon said the school was looking forward to sharing the production with the public after lots of hard work and rehersals behind the scenes.

“Our aim was to be inclusive and involve as many students as possible so this production includes Kinder to Year 10 giving them all a unique experience to perform on stage,” Ms Hanlon said.

“We also have a number of staff performing alongside their students culminating in what will be a memorable event in the school’s calendar.”

Those not involved on stage are building props, making costumes and assisting with other facets of the production, she said.

Star Warts will open with a matinee on Wednesday, November 29 at midday and an evening show on Thursday, November 30 at 7:30pm.

Tickets are available from the school office and a gold coin donation at the door would be appreciated.

• Star Warts actors striking a formidable pose are Sarah Kirkham, Aiden Groves, Chase Hayes, Ruby Mountney and Noah Cordwell.

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Laps in the sun to support suicide prevention COMPLETING A marathon is no mean feat and with the support of family, friends and community members, Scottsdale’s Ruby Hall did just that on Saturday.

Ruby’s Marathon for Suicide Prevention was held at the Recreation Ground, with more than $3000 raised on the day to go toward the work of Dorset Suicide Prevention Network.

“I just want to say a massive thankyou from me and my family and friends to those who came and those who donated also,” Ruby said.

“It was a good turn out, and I hope they all decide to come next year.”

From three-year-olds to octogenarians, there was a wide range of people supporting the cause – started after the death of her grandfather Ken and with extra motivation this year following the death of her football friend Samara Whitney.

“Some of the stories that came out of the day were quite overwhelming,” Ruby’s mother Angela said.

“A father whose 15 year old attempted suicide for the second time last week, came and walked a lap and then sent a message to say ‘thank you Ruby’ because he woke up feeling terrible, only to come along and talk to people and go home feeling that little bit better.”

DSPN is a community-led group of local residents and health service providers supporting the Dorset region in the area of mental health wellbeing and suicide prevention, raising awareness around the contributing factors that can lead to suicide, enabling people to be confident in taking action where needed and building a well informed and connected community.

If you or anyone you know needs help, you can contact Lifeline on 131114 and DSPN can be contacted via Dorset Community House.

• Angela, Ruby and Manuel Hall at the marathon raising money for Dorset Suicide Prevention Network.

• Ashlea Rees, Zoe Ballantine, Molly Burns, Ruby Hall, Mia Green, Alicia Arnold and Chelsea Rees.

• Eloise Heather, Olive Bellchambers, Ava Cheek, Chris Cheek, Claudia Cheek and Lani Bellchambers.

• Maverick Wood, Bell Spencer, Andy Heazlewood, Jacob Woolley, Blake Hall.

Emergency Service plans ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNS are being progressed for the new $7.5 million St Helens Police Station, which is the Divisional Headquarters for the East Coast Region, including Flinders Island.

Tasmanian firm HBV is designing the project, which will include a modern conference room, major incident room, and taskforce space.

It will also provide multiple interview rooms, including soft interview rooms for victims or witnesses of crimes.

The new facility is expected to be ready by April 2025.

There is no date, however, for the new Bridport Fire Brigade project, which the State Fire Commission has allocated $1.1 million in 2024-25 to

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Community drop-in sessions with the Australian Government’s Offshore Renewable Energy team

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is inviting the community to drop-in sessions from 4 December to 6 December. The sessions are in a range of locations across northern Tasmania to help answer questions in relation to the public submissions period that closes 31 January 2024.

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This is the first opportunity for you to provide feedback on the suitability of the proposed area and we want to hear from you.

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A proposed area in Bass Strait 20 km off Northern Tasmania from Burnie in the west to Bridport in the east is under consideration for zoning for future offshore wind development.

construct the station at “Ezzy Park” in Emily St, Bridport.

Work to transfer the land to the State Fire Commission is nearing completion, a government spokesman said.

Dorset Council decided in April 2022 to transfer the land to facilitate the development but is waiting on the State Government before any plans can progress.

Meanwhile, the State Government has extended the time for feedback on significant changes to the way the fire levy is calculated and collected after significant local government backlash.

Consultation will now finish on December 1.

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Carving out a successful new learning opportunity AFTER A 20-year hiatus, woodworking classes are again being offered to students on Flinders Island thanks to the determination of teacher Lachlan McKenzie.

A chance meeting between Mr McKenzie and Bass Labor MHA Janie Finlay on the island led to a conversation about their shared love for furniture making and the desperate need for new infrastructure at the school.

“My background is in furniture design and over the course of the conversation, Lachlan and I discovered that we shared a common interest in making things,” Ms Finay said.

“Lachlan took me for a look at the workshop to show me what the students were working with. The gear was really old and outdated.

“We decided then and there to work together to make sure that Flinders Island students are given the best opportunity to make things and apply their learning to their everyday life by having up-to-date equipment.”

Mr McKenzie said he had arrived on the island with his wife in February and was shocked by the sight of the technologies department.

“All of the chisels and hand planes were blunt and chipped, there was heaps of essential tools missing and we still have blunt hand saws,” he said.

“Our thicknesser arrived second hand from another school when our grounds keeper was in school, he is now 60 years old!

“I started it up and tried to plane a piece of timber and it was measuring 180 decibels, over double the safe working limit - It sounded like a plane taking off.”

Mr McKenzie was able to secure a Flinders Island Council grant and Ms Finlay helped secure a $3500 donation from Roger Davis from Davis Contracting to buy two new machines - a Carbatech thicknesser and edger joiner.

The new equipment is already being enjoyed by 45 students in classes from year 5-10.

Mr McKenzie said it was important for him to share his passion for making beautiful and functional items with the next generation.

“The reality for most people is that they learn the basic skills and develop an interest in this in school, and unfortunately these days most people don’t have sheds, tools and guidance at home,” he said.

“There is a declining trend of woodwork and technologies in schools which doesn’t make sense to me, and this has been exacerbated in remote communities that are difficult to staff, such as Flinders Island.

“The last time there was a dedicated technologies teacher was in 2003 with

• Janie Finlay with Lachlan McKenzie and the new woodworking facility on Flinders Island.

Mike Nicholls. There have been a few people who have run short programs but nothing with continuity.

“My wife and I plan on staying on Flinders Island for a fair while to come so this program will continue to grow and strengthen as time goes on.

“I have a bit of an ambition to get a group of students to a point with their skills where we could build a small sailing boat together. I think the ocean is such a huge part of life here and it would be an amazingly engaging and rewarding project.”

Dairy activities in the North-East

BY LIZ MANN FEMALE FARMERS with an interest in dairy recently had the chance to come together and visit a newly installed robotic dairy at Lilydale.

Facilitated by DairyTas, the North-East Dairy Women’s discussion group visited Robert and Ally Arnold to inspect their newly commissioned three stand robotic dairy.

Fourteen women heard from Ms Arnold about the decision process to install the robots and then what the journey has been like in the last three months since they were commissioned in getting the cows

used to them.

In addition to discussing the robotic dairy, attendees had a chance to debrief the busy calving period. A chance to hear how others have gone after calving is useful for many to debrief about the highs and occasional lows that come over the busy period.

Also discussed on the day was silage and hay harvest. Knowing and securing the amount of fodder that you need early will be important this season with many at the group already starting to secure their feed.

If you are involved in the dairy industry in any way, you are welcome to join the Women’s Discussion Group. It is a great

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opportunity to get together with likeminded women who understand the joys and the challenges associated with farming.

To get involved you can contact the DairyTas office on 6432 2233.

Healthy Hooves A lame cow in a dairy herd is an expensive thing. Lost production, treatment costs and impacts on herd fertility all add up quickly.

DairyTas recently provided the opportunity for North-East farmers to undertake training in the prevention and treatment of lameness in dairy herds.

Facilitated by local Scottsdale veterinarian Khyle Stewart, the course

covered both the theory and practical of managing lameness.

The morning session looked at what causes lameness and ways that management on a farm can be adjusted to prevent lameness. The afternoon session then headed out to a farm where participants got the opportunity to learn hoof trimming and other techniques for treatment of lameness on farm.

DairyTas regularly run training courses for dairy farmers in the North-East.

If you are interested in attending any of the training courses, you can check out the DairyTas website or contact the DairyTas office on 6432 2233.

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15.3.1942 – 19.10.2023 Loved and loving partner of Judy (dec.).

Loved father and father-in-law of Debbie and Gary, Michael, Paul and Vicki, Craig and Kathy. Beloved Pop of his 12 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

Privately cremated at his request.

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Scottsdale Football Club Past Players Group are saddened at the loss of member Max Davidson, Max a larger than life character was an exceptional player and coach.

27.01.1937 – 30.10.2023 Passed away peacefully after a long illness on 30 October 2023.

Lyell’s dearly loved wife of 63 years and mother to Alana & Bronwyn.

Beloved mother-in-law, grandmother and great grandmother to Greg, Tony, Abbey, Michael, Brit, Sam, Jess, Xander, Riley & Henry.

Max attended many Old Player functions, enjoyed mixing with the group both young and old, left a mark on everybody with his humour and easy going attitude, greatly admired and respected.

To Lee and family we have lost a definite one of a kind and the effect the whole Davidson family had across the club is immeasurable.

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Over 40 stalls offering quality handmade, baked and grown goods.

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The Scottsdale Football Club mourns the passing of a former coach, player, administrator and long-time supporter.

Condolences to Lee, Mandy and families.

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• Knowledge of maintenance best practices and procedures.

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• Commitment to workplace safety and adherence to safety guidelines.

• Relevant trade certification or qualifications.

Email applications to: linda.singline@cmtp.com.au or phone 0499 580 322 for further information.

dorset C O U N C I L Annual General Meeting Electors of the Dorset municipal area are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of Council for the 2022/23 financial year, to be held at the Upstairs Function Room, Multi-Function Centre, Bridport Recreation Ground, South Street, Bridport on Monday, 20 November 2023 commencing at 6:00 pm (prior to the scheduled ordinary Council Meeting).

The agenda for the meeting includes the formal presentation of the 2022/23 Annual Report and the discussion of any related public submissions. Guidelines for the meeting will be in accordance with Policy 41 – Council Meeting Procedures.

Copies of the 2022/23 Annual Report are available by contacting the Council Office, 3 Ellenor Street, Scottsdale on 6352 6500 or can be downloaded from Council’s website www.dorset.tas.gov.au Members of the community are invited to make submissions on any aspect of the 2022/23 Annual Report. Written submissions are to be addressed to the General Manager, PO Box 21, Scottsdale 7260 or sent via email to gm@dorset.tas.gov.au and received no later than 12 noon on Wednesday 15 November 2023.

Electors may present motions (maximum of 2 per elector) at the Annual General Meeting and if passed, the resolution will be considered by Council at its next meeting.

JOHN MARIK General Manager

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NORTH EASTERN EVENTS CALENDAR 2023 Every Friday

• 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

Every Saturday

• St Helens Market 8:00am – 12:00pm Portland Memorial Hall

First Friday Each Month

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

November 4

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

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• Bridport 10 Plus Fun Run Bridport Village Green • Classic Cars & Coffee 9:00am – 3:00pm Don Mario’s George Town

November 11

• R ingarooma School & District Show Ringarooma Primary School

November 12

• Garry Pengelly 12:00pm – 5:00pm Legerwood Hall • Small Farm Living Field Day Lilydale School Farm • Heritage Lilydale Gathering 10:30am – 3.30pm Lilydale School Performing Arts Centre

November 17 + 18

• Scottsdale Show Scottsdale Recreation Ground

November 26

• Book Launch for Legerwood Days – 2.30pm Legerwood Hall

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• Winnaleah Christmas Market 10:00am – 2:00pm Winnaleah

December 2

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

December 8

• Late Night Shopping & Market Scottsdale Christmas Market 4:00pm – 8:00pm Scottsdale Mechanics Hall • Derby Christmas Market 4:00pm – 7:00pm Derby

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• Rotary Dorset Christmas Celebration 11:00am - 2:00pm Scottsdale Recreation Ground

December 17

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

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Garden Party Fundraiser THE NORTH East Soldiers Memorial Hospital Auxiliary has raised almost $3000 from the Garden Party held at Deanna and Bruce Scott’s West Scottsdale home.

Money raised from entry to the garden, plant and second hand book sale, and a raffle amounted to $2730 with more set to be raised from plant sales at the Niche

Market at Bridport on Saturday in the Main Hall “Over 100 people came through and the weather was good.

Considering all the things that were on we were very happy,” Mrs Scott said.

Money raised will go towards new palliative care facilities at the hospital.

Containing the region’s housing shortage

• Christine Cramer, Mary Partridge and Jill Ranson enjoying the garden fundraiser.

• Sam Moore on the site of the new shipping container Tiny Home development.

• David and Robyn Osborne from Gympie, Queensland, and Chris Forbes-Ewan from Scottsdale.

TWELVE TINY homes are being lifted into position on King St in a $1.2 million development aimed at reducing the region’s housing shortage.

Developers Sam and Glenn Moore are behind the shipping container conversion project that includes eight two-bedroom and four onebedroom homes for long-term rental.

Sam Moore said Scottsdale had been crying out for more housing.

“Every time I have been looking on realestate. com over the last couple of years out here there has only been one house for rent available, so we certainly think the area needs it,” Mr Moore said.

“It’s my first development like this and it has been awesome with lots of local support - I have loved it.”

Invermay-based Tiny Homes Tasmania, where Sam works, has completed the fit out of the shipping containers over the past six months

before they were this week moved onto site.

Services including plumbing and electrical will begin on site next week before landscaping decks and fencing of each home is completed.

It’s hoped the development will be finished ready for people to move in before the end of the year.

The Moore family also own the adjoining Forest Eco Centre building, which has been empty for two years, and are still planning for its revival.

“We have no solid plans yet, but we have spoken to a few people about leasing it out so it we are just looking for the right tenant at the moment – it’s hard to say until we get them to sign on, but I think it wants something tourism-related in there,” he said.

“Hopefully next year we will know what we are doing with it.

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Business excellence celebrated at George Town THE GEORGE Town Chamber of Commerce 2023 Business Excellence Awards were held last week with a number of young employees stealing the show.

Ben Laughren, from Taxmania, was named the Adam Meeson Memorial Encouragement Award winner for his efforts to help small businesses plan their future and hone their skills through Neighbourhood House.

Ben has a passion for educating and supporting the community and his vision is to attract new business in the region and

grow the local community.

Alexandra Lockwood, from Dino’s Takeaway & Milk bar, and Libby Callinan, from TNT Fresh It Up Café, were jointly awarded the Excellence in Customer Service awards. It was a special night for Libby, who was celebrating her 18th birthday on the day of the event, held at the George Town Memorial Hall.

Apprentice of the Year went to Lachlan Marshall.

2023 AWARD WINNERS Agricultural Award Winner: Hillwood Fresh Food Co.

• George Town Chamber of Commerce award winners.

Apprentice/ Trainee of the Year: Lachlan Marshall Best Marketing and Advertising campaign: Send it Shuttles - Owner operator Jason Hills Best New Business: Baba’s Kebabs.

• Libby Callinan receiving her award from George Town Mayor Greg Kieser.

Business Achievement Award: George Town Aqua Fitness run by Kylie Moore Excellence in Environmental Innovation:

Neighbourhood House Monthly Give Away Days

Excellence in Retail: George Town Pharmacy

Community Contribution: Rebecca Taylor for Chronic Pain Morning Teas

Excellence in Sustainability: Southern Cross Care Nursing Home Low Head

Excellence by an individual in Customer Service Award Winners: Alexandra Lockwood - Dino’s Takeaway & Milk bar, and Libby Callinan – TNT Fresh It Up Café

Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality: Pilot Station Support Group Inc. The Adam Meeson Memorial Encouragement Award: Ben Laughren, Taxmania

Inaugural Employment Expo success DORSET EMPLOYMENT Connect held its first ever Careers Expo at the Scottsdale RSL last week with feedback being overwhelmingly positive.

Organisers Lauren Summers and Kate Brill said they were thrilled at the level of engagement from the students in attendance.

“It was an outstanding day that was well attended by students from Scottsdale High School, Winnaleah District High, Lilydale District School and Scottsdale Primary School,” Ms Summers said.

“Our local industry/employers were well represented with attendance from JCH Harvesting, Dorset Flex, Explore Learning Educational Care, CMTP, Bridestowe Lavender Farm, Bark Off Biking, Padgett’s, Dorset Council and Sustainable Timbers Tasmania.

“The students also had exposure to many education and apprenticeship providers, with exhibitors such as UTAS, Applied Health, Launceston Fitness College, TasGas and Work & Training.

“There were opportunities to engage in hands on activities, provided by Arbre Forest Industries, The Flower Bunker, Tas Hospitality Association, AMC, Hydro Tas and Dorset Flex. The ADF was a crowd favourite with their armoured vehicle and weaponry.

“Health and well-being was also a significant focus on the day with a huge variety of exhibitors and support services available for the students to engage with.”

Ms Summers said exhibitors and attendees were treated with delicious coffee provided by the Winnaleah District High coffee van and a BBQ cooked by the Lions Club of Scottsdale.

“We have received some really positive feedback from both the attendees and the exhibitors and we’d like to acknowledge the efforts that the exhibitors put into the event.

“We are already planning an exciting line-up for next year and will be seeking expressions of interest from businesses for the 2024 expo.”

• Darren Martello from the THA showing students including LJ Atkins the art of making mocktails.

• Fraser Brill with representatives of the ADF at the career expo.

• Lilydale students Bridget Teahan and Jan Vinz Avance at the career expo.

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Scottsdale High School Class of ‘83 Reunion

SCOTTSDALE HIGH School Class of ‘83 held its 40-year reunion at the Bridport Bay Inn last weekend.

Sixty classmates attended the reunion which had been in the planning

by Vanessa Lodge since August last year.

Some former students travelled from Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, NSW and Queensland as well as from all over Tasmania.

A visit to the high school was held on Saturday morning with some former students taking a trip down memory lane.

• Roger Tattersall, Roxy Kettle, Karen Barnes and Donna Davis at the reunion.

• Therese Hall, Suzanne Jacobson, Anita Smith and Sharyn Beswick.

• Paula Hill with Dale Jackson.

• Allan Beswick, Guy Jetson, Bruce Glover and Ian Whish-Wilson.

• Brett Pearce, Nigel Brown, Ruth Overdijke, Noel Davey, Roxy Kettle, Yasmin Rawnsley, Juanita Whittle, Russell Latham, Mardi Kettle and Darren Kettle.

All roped in for first Gladstone Rodeo

Community cookbook a labour of love

HUNDREDS OF people are expected to dust off their cowboy hats and polish their boots on the weekend for the first ever Gladstone Hotel Rodeo at Boobyalla Park.

Bob and Cathy Willis at the Gladstone Hotel have organised the event with help from Shaun Percey and farm manager Rick Mundy and are eagerly awaiting the crowds.

Activities in the arena, which has been prepared by volunteers in recent months, will include saddle bronc rides, bull rides, steer wrestling, team roping and bareback rides.

There will also be a focus on family fun, with children’s activities, show rides and a mechanical bull.

When the sun goes down, the entertainment will continue with live music.

Food vans, markets and machinery displays will also be a feature.

FUTURE LINKS Gladstone has produced a long-awaited cookbook "Recipes to Remember".

Collected from past and present local residents, more than 130 recipes are a reminder of people, tastes, events and good times.

Secretary Liz Smith said the publication included sections for soups and starters, kids recipes, cakes and tortes, finger food and main courses, with many recipes treasured by their custodians for decades.

“In it you'll find family favourites, quirky tips and hints and some newer tried and true gems,” she said.

“We've liberally sprinkled the book with colour images of our town and funny bits from recipe books of the past.

“This has been a labour of love for us and we hope the end product shows that within its pages.”

• Gladstone Rodeo organisers Shaun Percey, Cathy Willis and Rick Mundy.

Camping is available for $10 a car and competitors need to bring their own fencing for their stock.

Gates open at 10am for camping and 12 noon for rodeo action – entry is $25 for adults, $15 for children aged 10-16 and under-10 are free or $60 for a family – cash only.

• Alison Thompson holding her copy of the new recipe book “Recipes to Remember”.

This book was launched with a dinner and dessert competition at Gladstone Hall on Saturday night and is now being sold for $25 via Future Links Gladstone on Facebook.

Trove - a veritable treasure HISTORY REMEMBERED

HISTORICAL RESEARCH can be a fascinating but also time-consuming exercise. Depending on what you are looking for, you might want to consult original documents like land titles, personal diaries or papers.

But personal information is best put into context, normally the context of the time.

For example, Uncle Jim might have been struggling to make ends meet in the 1930s, but what was the rest of Ringarooma doing at the time?

The most easily accessible source is probably either a published history book (where someone has already done much of the work for you), or newspapers.

Newspapers are also very useful to see if a person you are interested in has ever made the news. In days gone by, when there were smaller towns, less people in the world, and no 24-hour news cycle, local papers reported extensively on local people, with much less concern about privacy. Reports on local engagements, weddings, holidays, social events, hospital stays and obituaries were all common, so if you want to trace an individual the newspapers provide a trove of information.

Before the digital age took over our lives anyone interested in researching old newspapers had to find the stored papers, which were often in a library, and manually look through the pages. It was a long and difficult process, particularly if you didn’t

know the dates for what or who you were looking for.

The National Library of Australia launched a new web-based service called Trove in December 2009. It brought together a number of existing Library services into one search service and has proven to be very popular.

Most Australian newspapers dating from 1803 up until 1954, plus Australian Gazettes have been digitised, so are easily and quickly searched. Instead of trying to search newspapers to see if Uncle Jim was ever mentioned, you now type his name into Trove and are instantly shown where his name has ever appeared in Australian newspapers. You can then filter or limit your search, for example only those times

when Jim was mentioned in the NorthEastern Advertiser in the 1930s.

Trove today has almost 25 million newspaper pages and 2 million Gazette pages digitised, and in total provides free on-line access to over 6 billion records of Australian interest. The website address of Trove is trove.nla.gov.au. To get started try Googling ‘Trove constructing a search query’ which will give you some hints. Why not have a go and see what you can find, though we warn you that you might get hooked!

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.

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Bowls North pennant action aplenty

BY JAN FOSTER IT WAS a big day on Thursday the 26th with both Divisions being played at home.

Scottsdale came out on top, with 5 of 6 rinks having great wins and a hard-fought draw on the other.

Division 2 Scottsdale v Kings Meadows Rink 1 with skip S. McMullan won 27-14 Rink 2 skipped by G. Walsh had a win 21-19 Rink 3 skipped by M. Hansell having a 2020 draw, giving Scottsdale a 15 point win; 68-53.

Division 4 Scottsdale v Beauty Point Rink 4 with skip K. Blackwell had a good win 24-19.

Rink 5 with skip T. Williams won 24-13.

Rink 6 skipped by R. Charlton winning 20-16, bringing a total of 68-48 with total overall 20 point win.

It was lovely to see Kath Ginn and David Ezzy again this season, some of our longtime players showing they still have that passion for the game.

Saturday October 28: Division 1 played West Launceston at home and had an excellent overall win with two teams overcoming West and a draw for our third rink.

Rink 1 (G. Walsh) got their draw 20-20.

Rink 2 (C Bennett) won 26-12 win.

Rink 3 (M. Hansell) came home with a 30-17.

Total scores were 76-49, giving Scottsdale a 27 point win.

Division 3 travelled to Trevallyn with 2 losses and 1 win.

Skip B. Wise had a good win 25-15.

Skip T. Williams went down by 2, 18-20 Skip R. Charlton started off well but went down 18-22.

Giving us an overall total of a four point win.

Congratulations to our new season players Gary Ashby, Tony Giunta, Des Stingel, Neville Lynch and Phil Hay – it was really good to see some new faces on our teams, also a special thanks to Bill and Chris Coates who filled in for their first non social game, - they all did a great job.

Community Challenge Our Community Challenge is due to begin on Wednesday, November 29.

All teams comprise of an A-grade Player, B-grade player and two members of the public, (or anyone who can put together a team) who are interested in getting to know a little more about this great game we play.

Anyone interested in playing or have a team together please ring or email

• Newcomer Gary Ashby in action for division 1. our Secretary Ray Charlton, email raycharlton55@gmail.com or phone no.

0421 322 004 as soon as possible.

We have a good time, lots of laughs and make great friends, so come along and we will show you what Bowls are all about.

Other Bowls North Pennant results Premier League – Westbury def Bridport 71-36.

Division 2 - Midlands def Lilydale 59-56,

St Helens def Invermay 77-59.

Division 3 – George Town drew with Launceston 60-60.

Division 4 – Geoge Town def Exeter 69-41, St Helens def Invermay 94-44.

Division 5 – Launceston def George Town 65-59, Bridport won v West Launceston via forfeit.

Division 6 – Lilydale def Bass and Flinders 82-45.

North-East Eightball weekly wrap up

BY TED WHELAN Kendall’s Dogs 5 d Ringarooma 4 There is not one player in this Dog’s line up who can be considered not toeing the line, they all mingle together, and all watch their team members movements on the table, and this speaks volumes because they’ve torn the confidence to shreds of some teams lately.

The Farrell clan have enjoyed more success on the table they felt as if they have a birthday each month, while big gasometer Brown is improving steadily.

The hub was in it for the long haul with

Zoe Sykes, Troy Harper and Williams standing tall.

Scottsdale RSL 8 d Weldborough 1 It was all one-way traffic for the Bear Cats but, mind you, the score is not a true reflection on the outcome.

Four games came down to shots on the black and, as we all know, it’s like a sitting duck but sometimes they drop their head where the lonely black can’t fend itself.

Nolan was the sole winner for Weldborough and I believe he was given the key to the pub.

Kendall’s Killers 7 d Branxholm 2 The visiting Siberian team were still

licking their lips when they arrived after a player’s tea but it’s no wonder, they weren’t hungry for success as they were gobbled up on the score board at the break five to one. Their only winner was Sam Tomkinson who has been as consistent as our esteemed leader Albanese getting on or off a plane.

Killers’ De Jersey was their lone loser, and his captain Bignell said his attendance at practice is not up to scratch. Killers took two of the doubles with Taylor and Tomkinson bobbing up again for Siberia.

Ringarooma 5 d Winnaleah 4 On Friday I caught up with Lyndon

Smith who tried desperately to avoid me, I then gained the feeling his side did a back flip the previous evening.

He feels too many of his team are getting round with their shirt collars up and are too cocky. Scores were three-all at the time for Grace, with Ronnie Apted and Bruce Branch solid contributors for the Robins, while the over reliable Jarrod Smith and Ranson were on top for Winnaleah, the doubles were two apiece.

Then the lights went out as Daryl Forsyth and Marcus Hayward of the hub flicked the switch for the points.

SPORTS RESULTS SCOTTSDALE GOLF CLUB TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24 Winner (mixed): Teresa Hall, 42 points c.b R/Up - Noelene Lette: 42 points Ladies Longest putt: Noelene Lette Men’s Longest putt: Tony Collins Gobblers - Craig Styles, Darrell Wells, Teresa Hall, Noelene Lette, Cheryl Mackenzie SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 PAR Day’s Winner: Kevin Smith +5

R/Up: T. Mundy C/B R. Dobson Sq Others: T. Fletcher C/B J. Collins -1, G. Booth C/B T. Collins -2 NTP 1/10: K. Smith NTP 5/14 T. Mundy Longest Putt: L. Dobson Next Week: Tournament Saturday and Sunday

BRIDPORT GOLF CLUB

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25 Trophy Winner: T. Nichol Day's Event Winner: G. Gurr, 35pts Day's Event Runner Up: T. Nichol, 31 pts

BRIDPORT TIDES WED 1 NOV HIGH 2:51 am LOW 8:55 am HIGH 2:38 pm LOW 9:13 pm

9-hole Winner: A. O'Keefe, 11 pts NTP: L. Noonan Longest Putt: T. Nichol Croquet Winner: B. White Next Week: Stroke/Monthly Trophy, Decanter, 1st Round Championships.

MOORINA GOLF CLUB Winner: B Holbein, 67 R/Up: D Rattray, 68 3 Rd shot 1/10: P Michael Longest Putt 7/16: R Apted 2 ND shot 9/18: B Aitken

Putts: R Nichols, 25 No chook run this Friday Sunday November 12 - 3 Ball Ambrose RINGAROOMA GOLF CLUB T Bowen Trophy Stableford Winner: L Barrett, 39 R/Up: C Fennell, 33 Third: T Bowen, 31 Fourth: K Barrett, 30 NTP 5/14: I Mountney NTP 7/16: T Bowen November 5 - Stableford

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

THU 2 NOV HIGH 3:43 am LOW 9:46 am HIGH 3:28 pm LOW 10:00 pm

FRI 3 NOV HIGH 4:30 am LOW 10:33 am HIGH 4:14 pm LOW 10:45 pm

SAT 4 NOV HIGH 5:11 am LOW 11:15 am HIGH 4:56 pm LOW 11:25 pm

SUN 5 NOV HIGH 5:49 am LOW 11:54 am HIGH 5:35 pm

MON 6 NOV LOW 12:02 am HIGH 6:22 am LOW 12:31 pm HIGH 6:11 pm

TUE 7 NOV LOW 12:37 am HIGH 6:55 am LOW 1:06 pm HIGH 6:48 pm

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Seagulls swoop on talented trio BRIDPORT FOOTBALL Club is getting ready to hit the training track and has signed a trio of new players as the club prepares to make an impact on the NTFA competition.

Coach Andrew Philpott said that that nearly all of last year’s squad had recommitted for 2024 and he is confident the Seagulls can make the finals for the first time since joining the NTFA. “We really hope to build on the strong performances that the Seagulls put in during the 2023 Season,” he said.

“In some exciting news for the club, Callum Mulder and Kade Mulder have signed on for 2024, along with Brad Etchells and the club hopes to announce some more new recruits in the coming weeks.”

Philpott said Callum Mulder had been a prolific ball winner in the Premier League for Bracknell for some years and would add strength to the side’s midfield.

His brother Kade, also from Bracknell, will play down back.

“With his experience he will be very valuable for the Seagulls in 2024,” Philpott said.

“Brad Etchells is also joining us from South Launceston. He’s a very skilful forward/on baller who will slot into the already potent forward line.”

The Seagulls will start pre-season training on November 16 at 6pm with a BBQ to follow.

The Mulder brothers can't wait to hit the track.

“My footy career has been a bit of a roller coaster, but I wouldn’t be where I am today

if it wasn’t for blokes and coaches like Potsy, he has stuck by me over the years,” Cal Mulder said.

“My brothers dragged me out to Bracknell a bit over 10 years ago, in that time we played some great footy, we were always knocking on the door in finals and eventually we got the chocolates in 2021.

I am ready to chase the ultimate prize elsewhere.

• Brad Etchells will add to the Seagull's forward line.

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really well and formed a great relationship with the assistant coach Salty over the years at Bracknell so that made the decision a little easier,” Kade said.

“I spent 15 years at Bracknell and will be forever grateful for that opportunity, but it was time to start a final chapter in my career and try and bring some success to another great club that is on the rise.”

• Callum Mulder and Kayde Mulder will boost Bridport's line up next season.

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“Whilst I can, I want to give a little back and I know now is the perfect time and opportunity.

“I haven’t been this excited for footy in a little while! I’ve heard great things about the club. I’m looking forward to becoming a Seagull for the season 2024.”

Kade said he was excited to play with his brother while it was still possible.

“Obviously I know the Philpott family

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