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Four North-East fires “suspicious” BY RACHEL WILLIAMS FOUR FIRES that have burned through bushland across the region this week are being treated as suspicious. Investigations continue into the blazes at Jetsonville, Golconda, Myrtle Bank and Mathinna, with all fires now contained or put out completely. Suspended Dorset Mayor Greg Howard believes last Thursday’s 9ha blaze at Badger Hill, Jestonville, was deliberately lit to cover the tracks of thieves who allegedly stole irrigation equipment from his farm. Mr Howard claims that up to $20,000 of
equipment has gone missing from his land near Cox’s Creek, including an Iveco motor and Southern Cross irrigation pump, intake pipes, foot valve, delivery pipes and a water metre. He said the disappearance of the items follows the loss of a 1000l diesel tank from his property last year. “The fire was near where the pump was so I suspect whoever stole the pump might have lit the fire to cover their tracks knowing there would be dozers and other vehicles coming in to fight the fire,” Mr Howard said. Mr Howard, who has reported the incident
to Police, said the stolen infrastructure was used to pump water from the creek to his dam for the irrigation of potatoes, onions and fodder crops on his farm. Sustainable Timber Tasmania crews contained the fire late on Thursday, February 1, and it was declared out on Monday morning. The blaze, on Permanent Timber Production Zone land, was burning out of control for most of the day with Sustainable Timber Tasmania and Tasmanian Fire Service crews utilising two aircraft as water bombers in windy conditions with
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high flames up to 10m. It is understood a stolen car had been lit on fire at Myrtle Bank and may have been the cause of that blaze, which started on Sunday and is contained and under control. Another blaze at Ferny Hill Rd, Golconda, was first reported on Friday, February 2 at 5am, has burnt through 19ha of dry Eucalypt forest and is still being patrolled. A fourth fire at Golden Gate Rd, Mathinna has been contained. “All four fires are being treated as suspicious and are under investigation,” an STT spokesman said.
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SERVE 20 Years Ago – February 4, 2004
Potato specialist calls it a day. Mac Lette retired after working for 38 years as a field officer in the potato industry. Prior to taking up duties as a field officer, Mac was a share farmer, milkman, machinery salesman and contractor. He also participated in motor sports and in 1958 he broke the State land speed record for sports cars when he clocked 184 kmh in his Austin Healey. During his 38 years, there were six different owners of the processing factory at Scottsdale. (Kraft, Wattie Pict, General Jones, Edgell- Birdseye, Pacific Dunlop and Simplot), and Mac has been at the forefront of innovative changes developed to increase productivity in the industry.
30 Years Ago – February 10, 1994
Local championship basketballer. Champion North-East basketballer Scott Auton continues to gain honours in his chosen sport. He has been selected in the Launceston Novotel Tiger squad together with Scottsdale’s Clint Lette. Auton experienced a very successful year in 1993. He was captain of the State under-18 team which participated in the Australian Championships at Ballarat, and figured in the top ten national statistics several times during the series. He also captained the Launceston College side to its first ever State college title. Auton was a member of the Launceston under 18 men’s team which won the state title.
60 Years Ago – February 7, 1964
Ringarooma axemen holds the lead. With nine chopping carnivals still to take place, Ringarooma axeman Ron Youd is a clear leader in the competition for the most successful axemen this season, run by the North Eastern Axemen’s Association. Youd with 12 points was followed by M Binns and C Burr on 7 points. The secretary of the association Mr H B Holmes said that with the other carnivals and a night chop at the Tasmanian Hotel, Fingal still to take place the competition is wide open and could be won by an axeman who so far has not been placed in a final. The perpetual trophy for the eventual winner is donated by the association’s Patron Mr L Barnard MHR. USEFUL NUMBERS All Emergency Services (fire, police, ambulance) 000 North Eastern Soldiers Memorial Hospital 6778 8522 Tasmanian Police – non urgent 131 444 Parks and Wildlife Scottsdale Field Centre 6352 6421
LEGERWOOD DEFIBRILLATOR THANKS Our Legerwood Catering Group would like to thank all the people who helped on the day of our Legerwood book launch and our Christmas raffle which helped raise funds to purchase a defibrillator for Legerwood. Also, to Bass Liberal MHA Mr Simon Wood, for donating another to Legerwood, as we didn’t have any defibrillator in
Holidays come to an end
TWO BUILDING Blocks Holiday Fun program session were held in Bridport and Scottsdale last week as school holidays come to a close and children prepare to head back to school on Thursday. A number of families took advantage of the Dorset Community House initiative, held at Eastmans Beach and ANZAC Park, with morning tea, art experiences and outdoor games being enjoyed by children under the age of 12. Young children will have the opportunity to continue with Dorset House activities - Pollywog Playgroup at Dorset Community House is back 10:30-12pm on Wednesdays and Baby Chat Café on Fridays 10:30-11:30 am But for school aged children, it’s back to the classroom. The State Government launched its ‘Love 40’ campaign, a key component of the Towards Zero Action Plan 2020-2024 to remind
drivers to slow down in school zones and around school buses. School zones are set with a 40km/h speed limit to reduce the risk of road trauma for students and their families. “Since 2018, 19 children aged between 4 and 15 were involved in crashes in school zones,” Mr Ferguson said. “It is our duty as drivers to take extra care on the roads, as children do not always keep this in mind. “The most dangerous part of a child’s journey to school is when they are getting in or out of a school bus or car. “By slowing to below 40 the chances of injury from blunt force trauma from vehicle impact is greatly reduced and the chances of survival greatly increased. “Don’t be the one saying, ‘I just couldn’t stop in time’”. Speed cameras and police officers are set to be out in force to monitor school zones.
• Cheri Wong and Arti Leonard enjoying the holiday program.
Transport issues need urgent attention A NEW community bus is set to arrive in the area at the end of this month but it can’t come soon enough to address major transport issues in Dorset, according to those delivering services and those desperate to utilise them. Concerned Scottsdale resident Valerie Cocker contacted the North-Eastern Advertiser on Monday, saying the system is failing. The 90-year-old was struggling to find transport to a doctor appointment at Lilydale on Tuesday. Dorset Community House runs a free transport service but there were no drivers available to assist her this week and she said that Community Transport Services Tasmania was also unable to help.
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Legerwood. Anyone interested in coming to Legerwood on Friday, February 9, at 10:30am we are meeting at Legerwood Park for the dedication of the defibrillators. There will be a free cup of tea and something to eat after in the hall. Thanking you. Robert Jaffray – Legerwood Catering Group
• Valerie Cocker is angry about a lack of transport options in the region
While she managed to find a friend to volunteer at short notice, Mrs Cocker said the situation was not good enough. “We can drive but my husband is 92 and our family worry about us and we shouldn’t have to,” she said. “We need more volunteers because it’s the same few always going over and above. “I feel people would be willing to volunteer if they were approached otherwise how do people know how desperate we are. “We have got to do something. Sometimes I think it is just put in the too-hard basket. It’s really pitiful.” Mrs Cocker still lives independently and has a certain amount of government assistance for home duties, but her package doesn’t include any transport assistance. Dorset Community House Manager Naomi Buster said she understood it was a “very significant” issue and was advocating for better services for the area. “We provide transport five days a week and we recommend people give us one to two weeks’ notice and book in at least one to two weeks in advance,” Ms Buster said “We do what we can, but we are unfunded for the service and it costs us even with the donations people make. “We do advertise for volunteers regularly and don’t get a lot of uptake but it is more complex than just driving people.
“We need the right people who are also effectively in a carer, mentoring role with people who often need a lot of assistance.” Health Consumers Tasmania, through Better Health 4 Dorset, are also progressing plans for another community transport service. “We are well on track getting the bus up and running and will hopefully be purchasing the bus in the next few weeks,” Community Engagement Worker Bec Smith said. “We understand the need for increased transport options is critical for our region and Better Health 4 Dorset is moving things along as quickly as possible. “The holiday period has delayed things somewhat but as businesses and services return to normal, we hope to see the community bus operational.” Dorset Community Care Team Leader, Liz Chatwin, said there was a big gap in our community for the elderly who need help within the Federal Government’s My Aged Care system. “For those isolated with no family around them, they are forgotten about and just because we live in an isolated area doesn’t mean they should go without services and they shouldn’t be forced to move into a town or city for ease of access,” Ms Chatwin said. “I am quite happy to talk with anyone to give them some guidance of where to go, it doesn’t matter which provider they go with – just as long as they get some care.”
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Structure plans to provide pathway for growth TWENTY-YEAR PLANS for new residential and industrial areas across Scottsdale, Derby and Branxholm are being developed to deal with a future lack of appropriately zoned land. Dorset Council has released documents for public consultation, saying the plans describe how land use, development and infrastructure will be integrated in an orderly manner. The plans would act as a framework to facilitate future rezonings and amendments – with the council aiming to be proactive, rather than reactive with planning and land use decision making. “Scottsdale will exhaust all available residential land by 2035 leaving a current supply of approximately 11 years,” the document outlines. “Subsequently, there is a real need to identify land within Scottsdale that is appropriate and capable of accommodating residential growth.” The Structure Plan outlines urban areas capable of providing between approximately 30 and 40 years supply of residential land, within proximity to the North East Soldiers Memorial Hospital and the Scottsdale Show and Recreation grounds. Rural Living zoned land along the north-eastern side of Ringarooma Road to Austins Road and at the southern end of Ada Street, a pocket of Agriculture zoned land at 58-60 George Street between Northbourne Park and Beattie Street, and a larger parcel of Agriculture zoned land on the south-western side of Ringarooma Road between Northeast Park and Careys Road have been identified as being capable of supporting additional residential growth. The Structure Plan also outlines areas
for proposed new Light Industrial zoned land – important given the town has fully utilised available land of that nature. Land at 54 Ringarooma Road, currently zoned Agriculture but already including uses such as the Council works depot and concrete plant, has been deemed suitable to fill that void with 23 lots possible. Meanwhile, Derby has been reviewed with plans for future spillover of residential uptake allowed for in Branxholm. The plan confirms that the bustling MTB tourism and recreation focus of the destination, with visitor accommodation and the redevelopment of existing buildings for food and beverage outlets, resulted in “the displacement of the permanent residential population and a shortage of suitable and appropriately located land for residential growth”. “Creation of a structure plan for Derby is therefore necessary to ensure there is sufficient and appropriately zoned land to facilitate and encourage sustainable residential growth which is essential to support, complement and balance the trajectory of MTB tourism within Derby,” it says. “However, through the course of the structure plan process, it has become evident that there are physical limits within Derby to provide land that is capable of supporting growth due to a suite of physical and servicing constraints that affect land suitability. “Branxholm has therefore been included as an ancillary investigation area to identify alternative residential growth areas in proximity to Derby that can be called upon in the event land supply in Derby is fully exhausted.” Rural zoned land to the west of
• What might residential growth look like in the future for Branxholm?
• A possible future residential area for Derby.
Renison Road in Derby and Rural Living zoned land along the northern end of Pearce Street in Branxholm have been highlighted as possible growth areas. The documents are available for public exhibition and comments until March 4, 2024. Drop-in community information sessions will be held in Scottsdale on Friday, February 16 and in Derby on Friday, February 23.
• Possible new development areas in Scottsdale.
Locals ready to ride at Scottsdale rodeo SANTARENA PARK will burst into action on Saturday afternoon as the annual Scottsdale Rodeo hits town. Toby Hall, from Cuckoo, is ready to saddle up for the annual event, competing in 2nd Division Saddle Bronc and the 2nd Division Bull Ride. Other Locals heading into the ring are Andy Grey from Pipers River (Bull Riding), Reuben Nicklason from Pyengana (Saddle Bronc and Bull Riding) and former local Makonnen Brown (Saddle Bronc and Bull Riding). Hall says the four competitors are “still pretty green” but are looking forward to strutting their stuff on
home turf. “Rodeoing for me is something I always wanted to do,” Hall said. “You meet so many great people from all around the place, I’ve made some pretty good friends since I started from all around Australia infact. “The big thing for me is the thrill and the fun in it, there is no way to describe the feeling when you drop down in the chute on a bronc or a bull and nod your head for the gate man to open, I don’t know how to put it into words - it’s just unreal. “You hit the dirt a lot and get knocked about a bit, but that’s the sport that it is, it just adds to the
excitement when you make the eight, it’s hard work but it’s incredibly rewarding at the same time.” Hall said the sport is growing in the area. “There are a few more local people who are extremely keen on the rough stock side of things and we’re going to get them involved soon when we get a few practice days set up and some practice machines operating,” Hall said. “I encourage anyone that wants to try out the sport to get in touch.” Gates open for the rodeo at 1pm with the program starting at 3pm. There will be live music into the night.
• Toby Hall competing at the recent Harveydale Rodeo will again saddle up on Saturday in Scottsdale.
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SCOTTSDALE COURT REPORT FEBRUARY 6, 2024 A DRUNKEN argument over an underage drinker led to a bar brawl and a broken window at the Bridport Bay Inn last year, the Scottsdale Magistrate Court heard on Tuesday. Deanne Louise Moore and Bronson Leo George Reynolds were both charged in relation to the incident on July 29, 2023, with both pleading guilty to disorderly conduct offences. The court heard that Mrs Moore was asked to leave the establishment at 6pm because she was intoxicated. She returned at 11pm with her daughter and Mr Reynolds, who had been asked to leave 20 minutes earlier. Police Prosecutor Bradley Collins said mobile phone recordings taken by witnesses at the bar showed Mrs Moore physically attacking bar staff and creating a scene yelling and screaming. Magistrate Sharon Cure said the disability support worker was in a “noble profession” and the incident was out of character for her. She was not convicted but fined $200 and court costs of $94.76. The court heard Mr Reynolds, 28, threw a beer glass on the roof of the property when he was asked to leave the first time and when he returned acted in a violent and quarrelsome manner that included injuring property.
After a verbal argument he threw a punch at someone but it missed, instead hitting the front door causing the glass to crack. He was not convicted and ordered to pay $350 for the door’s replacement as well as $94.76 in court costs. In other matters, a Bridport man was sentenced for stealing an expensive mountain bike from Derby before getting his partner to return it. Lane Michael Dwyer pleaded guilty to the offence, captured on CCTV outside the Dorset Hotel on September 8. Mr Collins said that Mr Dwyer had told Police he stole the bike from a rack outside the pub because he was mad at riders for “hogging the road” but that it was a stupid mistake. Magistrate Cure warned Mr Dwyer against any future “spontaneous behaviour”. “Derby relies upon people who are enthusiasts riding expensive bikes so there has to be a deterrent,” she said. Dwyer was given a two-month prison sentence, wholly suspended on the condition he be of good behaviour for 12 months and ordered to pay costs of $94.76. Seth John Ambrus pleaded guilty to unlicenced driving in an unregistered vehicle with cannabis in his oral fluid. The incident occurred on Ringarooma Rd, Legerwood, on July 17, 2023.
He had not held a licence since October 2021. He was fined $500, disqualified from driving for three months, ordered to pay the $147 cost of the drug analysis and court costs of $94.76. Justin Leon Brown pleaded guilty to drink driving on Bridport Rd at Jetsonville on November 5, 2023 The court heard Mr Brown blew 0.111 at 11.36am, having finished drinking “plenty of” beer the night before. He said it was very out of character and had definitely learned a lesson from the incident. Mr Brown, who works in Branxholm, was disqualified from driving for 6 months, fined $724 and ordered to pay court costs of $94.76. A man who pleaded guilty to trespassing on Winnaleah property says he was the one attacked. Jason Peter Eversham said the incident occurred after he walked into a Main St property to address a “grievance” over an alleged assault against his friend’s daughter. Mr Eversham told the court he went into the property and the complainant yelled at him to leave, before the resident hit him twice with a fire poker. Mr Eversham was convicted, fined $200 and ordered to pay costs of $74.76. His co-accused Nicola Ann Mackay
pleaded not guilty to trespass and destroying property and and her case was adjourned for hearing on April 30. A learner driver picking up her child from school because she was too late to walk there was given a three month disqualification from driving, a $200 fine and court costs of $74.76. Sharnie Maree Jones, of Winnaleah, pleaded guilty to the charge of being an unlicenced driver with a passenger who did not have a licence and not displaying her L-plates when she was caught on September 26 last year. Springfield’s Michael Troy Symons, pleaded guilty to charges relating to doing a 30m burnout near the Scottsdale RSL on George St, on September 29, following his mother’s funeral. Magistrate Cure agreed that it was a silly mistake as a result of being emotional following the funeral and did not convict him, instead giving him a good behaviour order and only asking for court costs of $74.26 to be paid. Samuel James Goodwin pleaded guilty to driving while suspended, saying he wasn’t aware. He was suspended for seven days and ordered to pay court costs of $74.76.
Not guilty murder plea SCOTTSDALE MAN Christopher Mark Jordan has pleaded not guilty to murdering teenager Shyanne-Lee Tatnell. The 36-year-old from Buckneys Rd appeared via video link from Risdon Prison and was remanded in custody for a preliminary proceeding application on March 12 The family of 14-year-old Shyanne-
Lee were in the Launceston Magistrates Court to hear Mr Jordan’s defence lawyer enter the plea, waiving the right for the particulars of the case to be read in court. Shyanne-Lee’s body was found in bushland at Nabowla in July and Mr Jordan was charged with murder a day later. She was last seen in Launceston on
April 30 and her disappearance sparked one of the largest searches in Northern Tasmanian history. Mr Jordan is also facing charges of failing to comply with ammunition storage requirements, possession of a controlled plant and possession of a prohibited import but those charges were adjourned without plea, until February 29.
• Shyanne-Lee Tatnell's family leave Launceston Magistrates Cojurt after Christopher Mark Jordan pleaded not guilty to her murder.
No parliament tilt for Howard SUSPENDED DORSET Mayor Greg Howard has denied speculation he would run as an Independent candidate for Bass at the next State election as rumours swirl about a possible early poll. “I haven’t really given it any thought to be honest, but I am thinking not,” Mr Howard said. “People have asked me to stand but I am not sure I would want to work with some members of the Liberal Party. “In fact, I will be absolutely campaigning
against them.” Mr Howard quit as President of the local North East branch of the Liberal Party in July, questioning the government’s direction and treatment of Local Government as a sector. He was stood down alongside the other eight Dorset councillors in August with Commissioner Andrew Wardlaw appointed to oversee the council while a Board of Inquiry took place. Mr Howard confirmed he fronted the
Local Government Board of Inquiry, with a questioning session in Launceston last week taking almost six hours. Mr Howard said he was the final person to go before the panel, which is investigating “evidence of systematic and widespread statutory non-compliance and failings of good governance” by the council. A two-month extension for the Inquiry was granted last month after the board highlighted a number of emerging issues warranting further investigation.
The Inquiry has now been extended until April 30, 2024. It is understood the report will be made public in mid-May. Mr Howard said that regardless of the outcome and recommendations from the board to the Local Government Minister, he would still be resigning as Mayor. “I will quit – absolutely,” Mr Howard said. “You can’t go back to work with people you don’t trust.”
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Lebrina firefighter memorialised A LEBRINA 19-year-old killed while fighting bushfires at Evercreech in 2007 has had a plaque unveiled in his honour. Thomas Orr was dedicated at an annual memorial service at the Tasmanian Forest Workers Memorial at Geeveston in the State’s South on the weekend. His parents, Stuart and Robyn Orr, said it was important to keep alive the memory of their son, who died when working with the Tasmania Fire Service as a tree measurer and fire-fighter in the clean-up of the East Coast December bushfires. He was killed when a tree fell onto his ute. “It is always sad but it is good to see it recognised too,” Mrs Orr said. “It was a big loss and you will never get over it but you learn to live with it. “He was such a lovely young lad, he had lots of friends and was loved by everyone and it is always good to have him remembered.” Four new plaques were dedicated with
more than 45 family members and friends present for the service. Charles Rich, the Chairman of the Tasmanian Forest Workers Memorial, addressed those gathered and outlined the development of the Memorial from its inception in 2007. There are 53 bronze plaques on the memorial representing 55 men and women who have lost their lives whilst working in the Tasmanian forest industry. The Memorial is situated in Heritage Park. “The Tasmanian Forest Workers Memorial committee’s greatest task is to make sure that those families, who have lost loved ones whilst working in the industry, know that they can commemorate the memory of those loved ones at the Memorial,” Secretary/Treasurer Peter Pepper said. Anyone wanting more details can contact Peter on 0438 373 718.
• Stuart and Robyn at the memorial that now hosts their son’s name.
• A 19-year-old Thomas Orr at fires on the East Tamar before he was killed in the Evercreech fire in 2007.
Archer set to support Miner closing in on gold proposed tax cuts in North-East venture BASS LIBERAL MHR Bridget Archer is set to support the Labor Party’s proposed new tax cuts. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been promoting a revised plan different to the party’s election commitment, providing tax relief to low and middleincome earners and reducing the cut for high earners. But the Liberal Party is yet to confirm its support of the Stage Three cuts, due to come into effect on July 1. Ms Archer said she would support the bill, although she said the Government’s tax policy change was not a substitute for greater action on the cost of living squeeze impacting northern Tasmanians, but she was in support. “I won’t stand in the way of ensuring our northern Tasmanian community takes home more
money for their hard work and as I have said previously, we should always be open to having a conversation on adapting policies if circumstances change,” Ms Archer said. “However, I do have serious concerns that both the Prime Minister and the Treasurer were not honest with voters in the months and weeks leading up to the recent announcement integrity and honesty matter, it’s a slippery slope to ignore it just because you might like the result.” If the changes are passed, on July 1, a person on an average income of around $73,000 will get a tax cut of $1,504, a person earning $40,000 will get a tax cut of $654, a person earning $100,000 will get a tax cut of $2,179 and anyone earning $200,000 will be better off by $4,529.
A MINING exploration company is set to spend more money advancing its gold projects across North-Eastern Tasmania. Flynn Gold told the ASX that it had raised $114,500 through a share purchase plan and a further $990,500 so far through a tranche two placement. Both initiatives were priced at $0.06 per share. The company has nine exploration licences prospective for gold and tin-tungsten across the region. In mid-January, Flynn Gold managing director Neil Marston announced it had unearthed a near-
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Sideling sealing works near completion SEALING OF the Tasman Highway from the Sideling Lookout to WhishWilson Road is almost complete, with works on track for completion by the end of this week. Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Michael Ferguson, said guideposts and line marking were expected to be installed by the end of February and the safety barrier by the end of March. “The speed limit will be returned to normal after works are complete,” Mr Ferguson said. “This will complete the first section of Stage 1 of this important upgrade, which will improve access for heavy vehicles to the North-East region and improve
safety for all road users. “The Department of State Growth plans to advertise tenders for the second section, between Whish-Wilson Road and Minstone Road in Scottsdale, later this year, with construction to start early in 2025. “The overall project involves upgrading about 24 kilometres of the Tasman Highway from just south of St Patricks River to Minstone Road, Scottsdale. “It will improve safety and the current road alignment by widening the road, sealing the road shoulders and providing passing opportunities. The $120 million-upgrade is jointly funded by the Australian and Tasmanian governments.
• Work to re-seal the Sideling has neared completion. Pic by Jeff Jennings.
Blueberry blues amid wastage fears LOCAL BLUEBERRY producer Don Benefield fears tonnes of his blueberries will go to waste this summer unless his new pick-your-own plan starts working. Fed up with growing costs of freight, packaging and wages associated with sending berries to market, he this year decided to offer a pick-your own program instead. But he hasn’t received the interest he thought he would and with 2000 bushes bursting with ripe berries at his Scottsdale farm, he’s started to worry. “We are actually enjoying an exceptional season in terms of yield,” he said. “We grow three varieties here – Denise, Brigitta and Blue Rose and normally the Denises come on first and then the Brigittas and then the Blue Rose and then once we have done a pick of each there is a second wave, but this year they have all come on at the same time because it has been so hot and wet,” he said. Mr Benefield has two pickers who pick berries for freezing for customers in the cooking industry, but they can’t pick them all. “We have probably got a couple of tonnes waiting to be picked before it’s too late.”
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• Don Benefield with Mandy Knight and her daughter Nevada, 8, from Scottsdale picking fruit at Benny's Blueberries.
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Branxholm Paddle safety message blooms BY LIA MORRIS, MAST CEO
• Winner of the Novice Gladiolus and Champion Bloom, Arthur Sowell. A BURST of colourful blooms brought the Branxholm Hall to life on Saturday for the February Flower Show. From hydrangeas to dahlias and gladiolus, the event attracted a large array of entries from garden enthusiasts from across the region. North East Lions Club provided support for the annual event with the committee’s next show to be held in September. WINNERS Childrens: Archer Edwards Dahlias: Kylie Rattray-Cassidy Floral Art: Elaine Barrett Other Flowers: Kay Jaffray Novice Gladiolus and Champion Bloom: Arthur Sowell Champion Bloom Dahlias: Kylie Rattray-Cassidy Potato: Philip Hay Craft: Helen Adam
MAST’S NEW Summer Safety Campaign is in full swing, based around the overall theme: “Be Boatwise – Don’t Let The Next Trip Be Your Last.” That may seem a touch bleak, but we really want all watercraft users to understand that the decisions they make – on and off the water – are critical to their safety and that of their crew. One of our focuses for the summer and beyond is the number of paddlers we are seeing on our waterways Statewide. We know that every Christmas and major holiday season like Easter, more and more paddlecraft are purchased. Paddling – whether it be in a kayak, a ski or a stand-up paddleboard (SUP) – is great fun, a great sport and wonderful for general fitness. But the reality is, boaters often can’t see paddlers in the water, and can come dangerously close, particularly at dusk. Paddlers must wear their life jackets – as well as to have a tether to their craft. MAST
also encourages paddlers to wear bright clothing. And if you’re paddling in the early morning or at dusk – have the required lights – so you can be seen. When you go paddling, tell someone where you’re going and when you plan to be back; carry your phone in a waterproof pouch. Too often we are seeing paddlers set off down the coast or a river with the wind at their back. On their return, paddling into the wind, they can run out of steam very quickly and get into serious trouble. Make the Right Decision - every time you go onto the water, you have decisions to make. Should I go out? Is the weather ok - not just now but in a few hours time? When I go out, am I wearing my serviced life jacket. Is my safety gear handy? Does someone know where I'm going and how long I will be? Boating Alone – Many Tasmanians like to go boating alone
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THE NORTH-EAST Chamber of Commerce is rolling out a number of free workshops to assist employers with a range of issues. A Difficult Conversations workshop will be held on Friday to enhance your communication skills, navigate challenging discussions, and build stronger connections. Employers can also dive into the world of workplace culture
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Chose tourism as the next step in your career LONG-TERM CAREER opportunities within Tasmania’s vibrant tourism landscape are being promoted in a new campaign. Hospitality and tourism jobs across the state are the focus of an $800,000 commitment to help address critical workforce challenges in the industry. The Choose Tourism Grant Program by Austrade focuses on cultivating a secure and resilient workforce essential for the industry's growth and sustainability. The campaign aims to spotlight tourism and hospitality as not just a viable but also a rewarding career choice – it seeks to entice young people, and those looking for a career change, to explore the enriching opportunities the
Tasmanians like to go fishing, pick up their craypots or just to take your boat out for a spin – on their own It's safer to take a mate with you. But if you go out alone - make the right decisions Wear a life jacket; clip on a safety harness if you are on a larger yacht sailing single handed; have your kill switch ready. Check the weather; tell someone where you're going and when you plan to be back. Life Jackets – wearing life jackets is compulsory in Tasmania. We all know life jackets can save your life. But you need to get your inflatable serviced, regularly. It's not a life jacket if it doesn't work All of these messages are fairly selfevident. But far too often, we see Tasmanian boaties making the wrong decisions, putting themselves and their families at risk. At MAST, we want everyone to enjoy themselves on the water – and come home safely. Be Boatwise – Don’t Let The Next Trip Be Your Last.
industry offers. With the tagline ‘More than Welcome’ the campaign is a pivotal initiative in encouraging people to consider their future career in the industry. A number of leading hospitality and tourism workers share their stories to highlight opportunities – from a walking tour guide to chefs and bar staff. CEO of Tasmanian Hospitality Association Steve Old said it was a critical campaign to address workforce challenges. “We applaud this initiative which showcases the diverse and rewarding career pathways available within tourism and hospitality,” Mr Old said. Additionally, a grant of $200,000 has been allocated to Beacon Foundation, facilitating an expanded program designed
explicitly for year 9 to 12 students across Tasmania. This enhanced program equips students with comprehensive tourism and hospitality career readiness tools, fostering a deeper understanding and preparation for potential roles within the industry. Scott Harris, CEO of Beacon Foundation said: “This funding affords us the opportunity to expand our programs, providing students with immersive experiences and a deeper understanding of career pathways within the dynamic tourism and hospitality industry. We're excited to empower our youth, preparing them for the rewarding opportunities that lie ahead. For more information visit morethanwelcome.com.au
The campaign aims to spotlight tourism and hospitality as not just a viable but also a rewarding career choice – it seeks to entice young people, and those looking for a career change, to explore the enriching opportunities the industry offers.
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The art of the farewell HISTORY REMEMBERED A 22-YEAR-OLD Lilian Coltheart was appointed as a provisional teacher at the Cuckoo Valley School in September 1916. Having completed her middle schooling at Lottah, she had just passed her examination at the East Launceston practising school in the subjects of school management, drawing and school hygiene. Less than three years later in January 1920 she was farewelled at an event held at the Cuckoo School Hall. In a few months’ time she was due to marry Reginald Robinson in Launceston. The farewell evening was chaired by Councillor C. H. (Charles) Hookway, and also included a farewell to local Myrtle Thurley, who was to be married within days. The musical entertainment included an overture played on the hall piano, and many songs performed by locals to great acclaim. Myrtle Thurley herself took to the stage to sing the song ‘Goodbye’ by Francesco Paolo Tosti, a favourite song of the Victorian era. Myrtle Thurley was presented with two gifts, a silver tea service and a set of carvers, in recognition of the work she had put in at many functions in the Cuckoo area. Lilian Coltheart was presented with a silver tea service, and recognised for her deep interest in, and influence over, the children in her care for the past three years. The people present made it clear that they had appreciated the efforts of these two young women, and were sad to see them go, while at the same time wishing them well for their married lives. The Rev. Lancelot Ferris spoke and noted that the intrinsic value of the gifts was of no account, because no gifts
• Lilian Coltheart at the Cuckoo School in 1919. could express the feelings of deep regard that the local community held for the young ladies. This farewell was just one of many noted in newspapers of the times, where people chose to come out from their homes and congregate. Events such as farewells often continued until past midnight, with abundant food, dancing, singing, and ending the night with the national anthem and/or Auld Lang Syne. The locals had talents in music and shared interests, and they were not afraid to publicly express their admiration and appreciation for the acts and efforts of others. This positivity was then reported in newspapers for all to see and read, reinforcing the sense of community. 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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LeFevre century leads Bridport to victory BY PETER FISH IN A repeat of last year's grand final Bridport met Branxholm at Scottsdale in the round of 20/20 NECA cricket, and it was Bridport who took home the chocolates. Batting first, the Port were in early trouble losing Matty Taylor to a fine outfield catch by Bradley Whish-Wilson, and Will Brown soon after, both falling to James Hayward. But veterans John LeFevre and Josh Nunn retrieved the perilous position, working the ball around and slowly building momentum. The pair then lifted the run rate. Le Fevre finished not out on 111 which included 15 fours and four sixes, and Nunn unleashed late in the innings with half a dozen big sixes.
Bridport finished their 20 overs with a very respectable 2/203. Hayward with two wickets and Reeve with one were the best of the Branxholm bowlers. In response, Branxholm's top batsmen made starts but none of them went on with it. They were dismissed for a disappointing 114 in the 18th over. Top scorers were the Mullins brothers (Bryton and Jonty) with 22 each, and Joel Hayes with 17. In the field Michael Taylor, lured out of retirement, took a classic catch in the slips. This Friday night, at Scottsdale, Branxholm is up against Scottsdale at 5:15 pm in the senior roster while the juniors competition recommences after the school holiday break with Ringarooma playing Scottsdale at Ringarooma.
• John LeFevre in action as he leads Bridport to victory.
• Will Brown batting for Bridport, under close watch from Branxholm's keeper, Jonty Mullins.
for MND coming Little athletes, big achievements Ride to the North-East THREE NORTH-EASTERN Little Athletics Centre members last week broke records for the 70m sprint event. Myrtle Viney has etched her name on the U8 record with a time of 11.9, breaking the old record held since 1990 by Lisa Barrett. In U9, her sister Clover Viney clocked 10.9 to break a 1987 record held by Natalie Charlton. Abby Samec claimed the U15 record in a time of 10.00 to break the record held since 2008 by Lucy Dennis. The trio are in solid form heading into the next three centre championship rounds, which start this Sunday. A Life Member Handicap race is set for Sunday, Feb 18. Names for that event need to be forwarded to Morgan Rice no later than Wednesday, February 14.
• Abby Samec with her certificate for the new 70m record.
• Clover and Myrtle Viney with their Record certificates for the 70m.
AROUND 125 riders are putting the pedals to the pavement in preparation for a huge ride around the north of Tasmania that takes in a significant part of the North-East. PedalCure 4 FightMND 2024 has already raised close to half of its $500,000 target to continue the fight against Motor Neurone Disease. Riders start on Wednesday, February 29 and will stop in Devonport, Penguin, Launceston, Bridport, St Helens and Swansea. The Bridport Football Club is gearing up to host riders at the mid-way mark of the tour, on March 2. The ride, which will feature Tour de France stars Richie Porte and Simon Gerrans, is raising funds for the Fight MND Foundation set up by Melbourne footy legend Neale Daniher, Pat Cunningham and Dr Ian Davis.
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• William Holmes with a vintage VW.
“Over the years I have collected many old VW Beetles, Kombis, Type 3s and Buggys and found that there were many of them hiding in the Tasmanian wilderness waiting for the chance to be put back on the road. “It’s amazing to see how many are still hiding out there. “When I bought a VW, it would always come with a box of spare parts. Before too long you have entire sheds full of “Farm Fresh” Volkswagen parts and you end up setting up a business to sell them on.” W i l l i a m’s business sees him out on the road most days seeking out VWs to collect. “I have the car trailer attached knocking on doors and following up leads,” he said. “I love getting to meet the people behind the cars and
to be able to tell their story through our Facebook page. “Some people are amazed to see the old rusted out wreck in their bottom paddock could be loved by someone else and eventually find their way back on the road.” While VWs are his passion, William also deals in other makes and models. “I hate seeing cars go to scrap but do understand that some have to be sacrificed to keep others on the road,” he said. “I am willing to buy complete cars, wrecks, parts etc for any old Volkswagens. I do buy and sell other vehicles if you have something that you think may be too good to scrap but don’t want to deal with the drama or headache of having to sell it yourself. “I have previously bought and sold makes including Landrover, LandCruiser, Ford Falcons, Holdens, Subaru, Honda Three Wheeler Motorbikes - basically anything old and interesting! “If you have an old car sitting around that deserves a bit of love, or you know of an old VW hiding, please get in touch. Spotters fees are paid to leads that result in a purchase. “I am local, easy to deal with and will
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Walsh duo claim bowls honours BY JAN FOSTER IT WAS another busy week with Club Championships being played, as Semis and Grand Finals took place on Friday and Sunday. Graeme Walsh won the Veterans Final against Phil Hay. Cindy Walsh played Helen Pola in the ladies Open Singles, winning on the day. Jan Foster and Mike Hansell won against Neville Lynch and Marie Charlton in the Blind Draws Pairs. Mike Hansell and Neville Lynch played in the 100 Up with Neville winning a hard fought final. Father and daughter Kerry Hayes and Kylie Blackwell defeated Tony and Di Williams in the B Grade Pairs. The only game left is the Final this Sunday between Craig Bennett and Helen
• Graeme Walsh defeated Phil Hay in the Veterans.
Pola playing Mike Hansell and Neville Lynch, with the game starting at 10am for any eager spectators to witness. Congratulations to all Club Championship winners, commiserations to runners up but well done to all on another great Club event. In Pennant, Scottsdale Division 2 played George Town at home on Thursday, on yet another blustery day all over the North. Team 1. Skipper Graeme Walsh, lead David Ezzy, 2nd Cindy Walsh and 3rd Gary Ashby but unfortunately had a 7 shot loss – 10-17. Team 2. Skipper Mike Hansell, lead Nerina Hansell, 2nd Steve McMullan and 3rd Neville battled the grass well came home with a 24 to 13 win, up 11 shots. Team 3, skipped by John Dennis, lead Kevin Coates, 2nd Arch Ranson and 3rd Trevor Jessup didn’t have a great day, going
down 22 to 31. Div. 4 travelled to Cosgrove Park and had a great day with wins across all 3 teams despite the strong winds. Team 1 Skipped by Chris Coates, lead Danny Donaldson, 2nd Jeremy Carins and 3rd Greg Blackwell had us holding our breaths on the last end coming home 2 shots up - 22 to 20. Ray Charlton skipped our 2 team, lead Marie Charlton, 2nd Phil Hay and 3rd Jan Foster to come home winners 20 to 12, up 8 shots and the two Tonys, skipper Tony Williams, lead Kerrie Donaldson, 2nd Brian Walsh and 3rd Tony Giunta had a terrific day, with a 28 to 8 win. Scottsdale had a resounding win 70 shots to 40 giving us a total of 12 points. On Saturday, February 3, Div. 1 Scottsdale played at home and drew overall with Kings Meadows.
• Kerry Hayes, Kylie Blackwell defeated Tony and Di Williams in the B Grade Pairs Championship.
Skipper Craig Bennett, lead Nerina Hansell, 2nd Helen Pola, 3rd Gary Ashby kept up until the last couple ends going down 12 to 21, losing by 9. Skip Rodney Murray, lead Steve McMullan, 2nd Peter Fogarty and 3rd Nigel Chorley picked up the 9-shot loss and came home winners by 11 shots. Finally our 3rd team, skip Mike Hansell, lead Arch Ranson, 2nd John Dennis, 3rd Neville Lynch had a close win coming home by 2 shots. Draw. Div. 3 travelled again to Cosgrove Park on Saturday to one of the worst wind blown days we have experienced this year. Team 1 skipped by Merv Chilcott, lead Ray Charlton, 2nd Kevin Coates and 3rd Tony Williams won 22 to 15 up 7 shots. Skipper Graeme Walsh, lead Jan Foster, 2nd Cindy Walsh and 3rd Trevor Jessup came home by 5 shots, 20 to 15. Our 3rd team Skipped by Sam Knight, lead Tony Giunta, 2nd Pat Bennett, 3rd Kerry Hayes won on the last couple ends 17 to 15 - up 2 shots. Scottsdale again getting the full 12 points for the day. Well • Cindy Walsh defeated Helen Pola Ladies Open Singles. done all.
Wickmasters topple RSL Tigers in SCB AFTER BEING thrashed by Upper George before Christmas, the Cindy Walsh led Wickmasters caused a big boil over in the Scottsdale Community Bowls last week by defeating the previously unbeaten RSL Tigers by a single shot. Wayward Bowls skipped by the crafty John Dennis are now alone on top of the ladder after narrowly beating Team Arch by a couple of shots.
But it was Nerina Hansell's Girl Power who were the stars of the night belting the hapless Kendalls Mopokes by 21 shots, prompting Kath Ginn to give her boys a whipping with her famous tea towels. In other results, Skippy Bennett dug his Gravediggers out of a hole with a narrow win over the Wanderers; Merv's Marvels got back on the winning list beating wooden spoon favourites the Moore's Mongrels; the
Sledge Track Sliders led by Helen Pola got home over Millie's Carers by six; Sustainable Timbers are back in finals calculations after their win over Serve Ag; Just Plastered saved Lade's skin beating the not so magical Moore's Magicians; and the Upper George bubble was burst by Mike Hansell's Tools Down. But the closest game of the night resulted in a thrilling draw between the Australian
Open inspired Grand Slammers and the aptly named Late Comers. LADDER: Wayward Bowls 12; Girl Power 11; RSL Tigers 10; Sustainable Timbers 10; Grave Diggers 10; Tools Down 9; Sledge Track Sliders 8; Team Arch 8; Wanderers 8; Upper George 8; Serve Ag 8; Grand Slammers 7; Merv's Marvels 7; Late Comers 7; Just Plastered 6; Millie's Carers 6; Wick Masters 6; Moore's Magicians 6; Kendalls Mopokes 6.
SPORTS RESULTS RINGAROOMA GOLF CLUB Winner: J, B, & K Mullins, A Stevens 52 7/8 Runner-Up: D & Z Bean , C Smith, M Rak 52 1/4 (c/b), 3rd: A & M Johns, G Richardson, P Heyens 53 1/4. NTP 1/10 Z Bean, NTP 7/16 M Cook, NTP 9/18 J Carins.
Grade: V. Towns 64, P. Rainbow 66, C. Krushka 71. Mens Putts: 27 F. Wagner & B. Aitken. Ladies Putts: 29 C. Cuthbertson, L. Mullins & P.Rainbow. L/putt 7/16 C. Krushka, 9/18 J. Balfe, 4/13 L. Dobson. NTP 3/12: P. Rainbow. Sat February 10: Mens singles championship
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MOORINA GOLF CLUB G&T TAYLOR DAY Mens - A grade: B. Aitken 72, G. Taylor 74, A. Loren 75. B Grade: R. Nichol 70, F. Wagner 76, c/b P. Bolton 76. C Grade: A. Thompson 63, A. Rainbow 66, D. Donnelly 77. Ladies - A Grade: T. Taylor 71, L. Mullins 73, L. Dobson 77. B
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3 STABLEFORD Winner: Graeme Booth 42 points. R/Up: Tony Collins 36 points c/b. Others - Rob Kerrison 36; Rob Shea 36; Ken Fletcher 35. NTP 1/10: Kevin Smith. NTP 5/14: Graeme Booth. Longest Putt: Rob Kerrison.
BRIDPORT TIDES WED 7 FEB LOW 2:40 am HIGH 8:32 am LOW 3:19 pm HIGH 9:43 pm
TUESDAY, JANUARY 30 STABLEFORD (MULLIGAN) Women’s Winner: Heather Lack, 45 points. R/Up: Cheryl Mackenzie, 42 points. Longest putt: Lorissa Dobson. Gobbler: Noelene Lette, Lorissa Dobson. Men’s Winner: Craig Styles, 45 points. R/Up: Cameron Dobson, 44 points. Longest putt: Cameron Dobson. Gobbler - Jock Ferguson; Craig Styles; David Knight.
BRIDPORT GOLF CLUB SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3. Monthly Trophy winner: Austen Freeland, 62 net. Div 1 Winner: Jamie Carins, 74 net. R/ UP : Mick Taylor, 75 net. Div 2 winner: Austen
Freeland, 62 net. R/UP: Lindsey Freeland 27 net. Putting: Greg Gurr, 24. NTP women: Mandy Hall. NTP men 6/15: Oliver Freeland. NTP men 2: Chris Hughes. Longest putt over the field: John LeFevre. Women Stableford Winner: Breeze Ebbelaar 43 pts. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31 STABLEFORD Women: Raylene Taylor 31, June Atkinson 30, Mandy Hall 26. NTP 6/15: Raylene Taylor. Men: Mick Taylor 41, Barry Hall 39, Danny Freeland 34. NTP 1/10: Xavier Nicholls. Longest Putt over Field 9/18: Danny Freeland. 9 Hole Comp: Jenny Millwood 20 c/b Janie Boyd.
• Tomahawk minus 1hr • Eddystone Point minus 1hr 35min • St Helens Wharf minus 1hr 15 mins
THU 8 FEB LOW 3:36 am HIGH 9:26 am LOW 4:17 pm HIGH 10:45 pm
FRI 9 FEB LOW 4:39 am HIGH 10:26 am LOW 5:18 pm HIGH 11:49 pm
SAT 10 FEB LOW 5:47 am HIGH 11:34 am LOW 6:22 pm
SUN 11 FEB HIGH 12:51 am LOW 6:54 am HIGH 12:43 pm LOW 7:24 pm
MON 12 FEB HIGH 1:50 am LOW 7:57 am HIGH 1:50 pm LOW 8:23 pm
TUE 13 FEB HIGH 2:44 am LOW 8:56 am HIGH 2:53 pm LOW 9:17 pm
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Annie leads the way in surf BRIDPORT SURF Life Saving Club has given one teenager an opportunity to compete on the national stage. Annie Howard, who lives in Launceston but spends a large part of her time in Bridport, started her life saving journey as a Nipper when she was 7 year-old. She quickly fell in love with the iconic sport and has just walked away from a State Series event in Burnie over the weekend with first place in the U15 female Iron Person and 2 km beach run and claimed second place in the U15 Board race. It followed her recent trip to Sydney where she represented Tasmania at the Surf Life Saving Australia Interstate Surf Sports championships at Maroubra Beach. “She loves the sport but also loves the friendships and giving back to the community through patrolling and helping with Nippers,” said her mum Anita, who is President of Bridport SLSC. Annie said: 'It was fantastic to compete at that level and to experience racing against the NSW and QLD competitors. It was so much fun and I learnt so much”.
• Bridport Surf Life Saving Club member Annie Howard is headed to the Gold Coast in April to compete at the Nationals.
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“The waves are obviously a lot bigger than we experience here at Bridport so it was nice to work on my surf skills. “I love the sport and I love representing Bridport SLSC. My favourite race is definitely the Board Race closely followed by the Iron Person. Annie is keen to continue in the sport and see where it may take her. She will travel to the Sunshine Coast in April to compete at the Australian Championships. She was happy to set a great example for her younger peers at Burnie in the third Statewide series carnival over the weekend. The Juniors had a fantastic day with 24 Bridport Nippers competing in individual and team events, many podiums finishes for the Bridport team. Individual highlights included Felix Harvey winning the U12 male beach flags and Stuart Innes winning the U12 male board race. Bridport finished 7th overall ahead of Devonport, Boat Harbour, Bicheno and Kingston Beach surf clubs.
• Hugo Steen, Nate Reeve and William Moore representing Bridport at the State Series championship in Burnie.
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