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LEST WE FORGET Bright RSL president Eddie Rozitis (left) and RSL committee member Philip Keeghan are looking forward to a return of full services to mark ANZAC Day this coming Monday. Community members will be able to gather for a dawn and 10am service to mark the 107-year anniversary of the landing of Australian troops at ANZAC Cove. Full story page 3.

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Our Autumn delight THE Autumn trees have been preparing their leaves in beautiful colours this week, in the lead up to the return of the Bright Autumn Festival after two years of cancellations.

The last festival ran in 2019 before the COVID pandemic hit and committee president Brendan Holland said he had mixed feelings about being back but was very excited to see the event return.

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town and this one coming back; there’s always an anxiety about COVID cancelling us again but we’re excited and relieved to be putting it on,” he said.

“A long with that worry, a couple of our committee members passed away dur-

ing that time so that’s been sad and we’re doing something to acknowledge their contribution at the festival.

“The biggest difference this year will be the markets moving down to Pioneer Park.

“The street parade at 1.45pm will remain, and in place of the market stalls there will be some fun runs and other activities around Ireland and Anderson streets as well as

music and entertainment.

“We’re hoping to create a different atmosphere for something new.

“The open gardens will be back with about 14 gardens which are always fantastic; they put on a great show, the historical society tours will be on, the Bright Singers are back and the Bright Art Gallery has its exhibition.

“We’ll be having a welcome to country and smoking ceremony this Friday at

Howitt Park, we’ve done it before and think it’s a really special thing to be adding to the festival.

“That will be followed by an exhibition at Alpine Light Gallery of their favourite autumn works, across the road from the park.

“We’ve also partnered with a local who has some technology to live stream the parade itself so people who can’t attend will be able to watch; keep an eye out on

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Mr Holland said he was hoping for a decent size crowd on the weekend with most accomodation still booked out in the area.

“The feedback I’m getting is accommodation is pretty solidly booked for the weekend period so we expect decent numbers,” he said.

The Bright Autumn Festival will be held this weekend from Friday to Sunday, to check out the full program, go to https://www.brightautumnfestival.org.au/.

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NEXT WEEK’S edition of the Myrtleford Times will be out Thursday, April 28 due to the Anzac Day holiday GOOD GRAPES MAKE GOOD WINE: Gapsted Wines CEO and chief winemaker, Andrew Santarossa, is happy with the quality of the wines from the 2022 vintage.

PHOTO: Gapsted Wines

Gapsted Wines happy with harvest

By MARTIN DAVIS A ROLLER coaster season with lower-thanaverage yields has led to exceptional wines out of one of the North East’s premier wineries.

The harvest for the 2022 vintage started back on February 23 at Gapsted Wines where the growing season had been balanced with the mild weather and summer.

Chief executive officer and chief winemaker, Andrew Santarossa, said the summer rain allowed good canopy growth “which is incredibly important in allowing strong, intense and balanced varietal expression”.

“We were able to create some amazing varieties of wines with our Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir displaying beautiful expression of aromatic, flavours and acidity,” he said.

“While displaying elegance and balance between the flavours and tannin ripeness in our red wines like Merlot, Shiraz and our Cabernet Sauvignon.”

With more than 3000 tonnes of grapes picked over the harvest it has meant Gapsted Wines has been able to generate over $8 million to the local economy, with money going directly to growers, employees and Gapsted Wines’ suppliers.

“The wines will be going to domestic sales while export is an important part of our business so we are able to grow nationally and internationally,” Mr Santarossa said.

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ANZAC Day tributes

By MARTIN DAVIS PREPARATIONS for ANZAC Day are well in hand, with the Myrtleford RSL branch set for a return to full services and a morning march this Monday, April 25.

The services will mark the 107-year anniversary of the landing of Australian troops at what’s now known as ANZAC Cove during the First World War, which saw more than 28,000 Australian casualties from

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Services to remember Australian troops who have fallen in all wars that have occurred since will also be held in Bright and Mt Beauty.

After two years with limited services the Myrtleford RSL is looking forward to conducting a dawn services starting at 5.40am at the Albert Lawson VC Memorial Park.

Myrtleford RSL sub-

branch president Brian Meehan said after two COVID effected years, the RSL is looking forward to welcoming people back to pay their respects to the ones who have fallen.

“The fact that it will be on a long weekend and during school holidays, our ANZAC planning subcommittee are expecting very good attendances this year by locals and visitors,

alike,” he said.

The dawn service will be followed by a gunfire breakfast at the RSL hall, before a march for all current and ex-service members as well as people who are part of the emergency services starting at 10.30am from the RSL. Mr Meehan said the commemoration of the ANZAC Day tradition and spirit in Myrtleford has

long been about family for many and he is hoping to see the whole community participating in the day.

“The 11am service will be held at the Myrtleford Memorial with the support of the Defence Force School of Health who are providing a speaker and a catafalque party of men and women, representing each armed service,” he said.

“Many local service groups

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will be included in this year’s services including the surrounding CFA brigades, SES, CWA and Scouts.

“They will be in attendance and represented by marching and/or laying wreaths.”

After the 11am service there will be refreshments at the RSL for a gold coin donation as well as a teddy raffle for the kids, with twoup starting at 1pm.

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Producing the goods at Wandi Nut Festival

Mount Beauty festival has much more than music

By MARTIN DAVIS THE Mount Beauty Music Festival is back once again for a two-day free event at Les Peart Oval over the ANZAC Day long weekend.

The free outdoor event which has been going for more than 20 years will feature music from some of the North East’s up and coming artists, as well as an automotive tow and show, and also arts and crafts for the kids and big kids alike.

Festival organiser Jocelyn Ceccanti said the family friendly event will also see line dancing, a drumming circle and face painting and activities for the kids.

“The musical acts include Chloe Jade who has been doing shows throughout different areas around the North East, country singer Greta Zilla, and Well into Winter who will be performing on the Saturday,” she said.

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Mount Beauty area, the Tow and Show along with Mount Beauty’s Got Talent.

Ms Ceccanti said both of the latter events have a $10 entry fee for the competitors but spectators are free.

“The reason we have put a fee on these events is because it will encourage the people who are serious about their cars or their talent, with trophies which have been designed by Michael Lalulbi for the winners of the Tow and Show,” she said.

“People are encouraged to come down and enjoy the day by bringing down their camp chair and picnic rugs.”

With food stalls and a pop-up bar the festival is looking at being a good day out on Saturday, April 23 and Sunday, April 24 running from 9am-4pm.

READY TO PERFORM: Chloe Jade (pictured) is one of the acts at this year’s Mount Beauty Music Festival.

PHOTO: Chloe Jade

Alpine Shire active COVID cases dropping

By MARTIN DAVIS ACTIVE COVID cases have dropped significantly in the past week, but still remain above 100 in the Alpine Shire.

Some 19 new COVID cases were detected in the 24 hours to Monday, with total active cases in the shire declining to 109 cases from the previous week’s 150, according to the Victorian Gov-

ernment’s Coronavirus data.

Alpine Health’s COVID vaccination clinics are operating on Mondays at the Alpine Community Health Centre in Bright (9am11am) and Mt Beauty Hospital (1pm-3pm).

Myrtleford residents can go to the multi-purpose room at Myrtleford Hospital to receive any of their remaining vaccines with an all-day clinic running each Wednesday.

Vaccinations are available via walk-in with the demand for vaccines being reduced due to a high percentage of people being vaccinated.

If you have symptoms of COVID, Alpine Health PCR testing clinics are still open from 2.30pm3.30pm at Mt Beauty Hospital on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Bright and Myrtleford Hospital clinics will be testing from

7.30am-8.30am due to increased demand for testing.

Albury Wodonga Health will be running a vaccination clinic today from 1pm to 5.30pm at the Myrtleford Neighbourhood Centre.

For updated restrictions and close contact rules go to https:// w w w.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/ how-we-live and https://www. coronavirus.vic.gov.au/checklist-contacts.

NUT growers across the Alpine Shire have endured a beneficial season and will be offering the fruits of their labour at this Saturday’s highly anticipated Wandi Nut Festival, running in Wandiligong’s Alpine Park from 9am to 4pm.

Valley Nut Groves has been operating at Gapsted for 100 years and has been coming to the festival since it started in 2001.

General manager Gillian Gasser is looking forward to showcasing their Mayette variety of walnuts which she said is one of their early varieties which she will be handpicking this week.

“We started picking after Easter and are currently in the process in getting a tree shaker to continue handpicking the nuts,” she said.

“We are handpicking because we found mechanical harvesting more challenging than it’s worth.”

With a mixture of trees being too old to harvest and a cockatoo problem, Ms Gasser allows a quarter of a paddock to be eaten by cockatoos.

“Allowing them to have free range on a certain area is our way of controlling the birds so then we are able to get the best nuts from the remaining trees,” she said.

Valley Nut Groves has been at the Wandi Nut Festival since it started as a two-day event in 2001.

At this Saturday’s festival it will be offering people up to 10kg worth of Mayette and Chandler walnuts.

“The Wandi Nut Festival has been wonderful over the years,” Ms Gasser said.

“It’s been a great way to promote nuts and the health benefits of them.”

In addition to locally harvested nuts, visitors to the festival will be able to enjoy live music, roaming circus performers, kids games and activities, hand-made crafts and stalls, as well as other local product, food and refreshments.

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All set for ANZAC Day services Bright, Mt Beauty hopeful of large crowds

By MARTIN DAVIS PREPARATIONS for ANZAC Day are well in hand, with RSL branches organising services and marches across the Alpine Shire for this Monday, April 25.

The services will mark the 107-year anniversary of the landing of Australian troops at what’s now known as ANZAC Cove during the First World War, which saw more than 28,000 Australian casualties from the Gallipoli campaign.

Services to remember Australian troops who have fallen in all wars that have occurred since will be held in Bright, Mt Beauty and Myrtleford with each of the towns RSL’s putting on a dawn service and other events for the day.

After two years with limited services the Bright RSL is looking forward to

be putting on a dawn services starting at 6am with a march which will feature an ex-serviceman who will be playing the pipes and leading the parade, with the 10am service to follow.

Philip Keegan from the Bright RSL sub-branch said after two years of not being able to hold the service they are looking forward to welcoming people to the clocktower to pay their respects to the ones who have fallen.

“We have had a limited service over the last couple of years as we weren’t able to have a catafalque party or guest speakers...it was a very somber service,” he said.

“This year we are in full swing, with a full plan ahead with a gunfire breakfast for all RSL members and invited guests and after the main service we are putting on a barbecue lunch again for those members at the RSL.”

Residents in Mount Beauty will be able to pay their respects at a dawn service at 7am followed by the main service at the Mt Beauty memorial commencing at 11am, with a parade before the service staring at the corner of Holland Street and Park Street.

Mt Beauty RSL president Robert Williams said with limited restrictions they are hoping for a great turnout to all their services.

“We are welcoming everyone in the Mt Beauty community to come to the services and also to the festivities throughout the day at the West Peak Hotel, where there will be a barbecue and refreshments,” he said.

“We are going to have the Lions club running the barbecue and the drink stall, with a game of two-up being organised for the day.”

PREPARATIONS UNDERWAY: Myrtleford RSL members Trevor Isherwood (vice president), Bryan Meehan (president) and John Twyord (secretary) are looking forward to welcoming people back to the Myrtleford Memorial for their Anzac Day services on April 25. The dawn service at 5.40am at the Albert Lawson VC Memorial Park will be followed by a gunfire breakfast at the RSL hall, before a march for all current and ex-service members as well as people who are part of the emergency services starting at 10.30am from the RSL. PHOTO: Martin Davis

River pool slide replacement paused ALPINE Shire Council will pause a decision to replace the Bright river pool slide until May next year, following a report shared at this month’s council meeting Councillors supported a recommendation to delay the decision to allow time for an assessment of the operations of the Bright river pool over summer, including pool incidents and feedback from the community, business and visitors.

Alpine Shire Mayor Sarah Nicholas said it’s important not to rush into a decision until safety implications are understood.

“The slide was removed in October 2021 following safety concerns and the last thing we want to do is install a compliant slide without a strong understanding of what it means for the safety of river pool users,” she said.

“The Bright river pool is a unique swimming experience for our community and visitors, but it does come with risks.

“Last year we committed to investigate an alternative compliant slide, as well as gain a better understanding into the overall safety of the Bright river pool and the impact of the slide removal to

surrounding businesses, visitors and community.

“Unfortunately, a restricted 21/22 summer school holiday period caused by COVID–19 staffing impacts, and an unseasonably wet January with higher than average river flows, mean the data collected this summer isn’t enough for a decision.

“We have water safety data from previous seasons, with the slide in place, that we will be able to compare to information collected during a ‘normal’ summer season, to help inform our decision.

“By pausing this decision until after next summer, we can gain a better understanding of how the slide removal had impacted the safety of the river pool, and whether nearby businesses have been affected.”

A compliant alternative slide has been investigated and will cost approximately $70,000 to design and install, with additional ongoing management and maintenance costs.

PAUSED: A decision to replace Bright’s river pool slide, which was removed from the Ovens River last October, has been paused due to insufficient data.

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North East Victoria misses out again LIKE most regional Victorians, I was thrilled to learn that the 2026 Commonwealth Games were to be held in regional Victoria.

What a great opportunity for us to showcase the many wonderful locations and facilities we have to the world.

It was perhaps unsurprising, but nevertheless disappointing, to see that the government considers regional Victoria to consist of only Geelong, Ballarat, and Bendigo.

Yes, Gippsland has been thrown in the mix, but it is a huge area consisting of many townships, so we don’t actually know where events will be staged yet.

I believe that Premier Andrews has missed a golden opportunity to showcase the North East to the world.

We have some of the most scenic views in the state, and some fantastic facilities that would be perfect for the Commonwealth Games, but once again, the government has ignored North East Victoria.

This is a huge missed opportunity for the government to show some real intent and invest into the North East, upgrading facilities and infrastructure, providing jobs and opportunities that we haven’t had before.

I will be fighting hard to get the Government to reconsider this decision, as we all know what a great opportunity this would be for the region.

Tim McCurdy, Ovens Valley MP

ROAD TO SUCCESS: The 2022 Variety SA 4WD Adventure, which saw 142 entrants and 69 4WD vehicles travel from Bright to Marysville over seven days last month, raised an incredible $744,000 (net) to support kids who are sick, disadvantaged or living with disability. Despite challenging weather conditions, spirits weren’t dampened, and the event was a great success. Organisers would like to thank the people and businesses of Bright and district for their support of the event.

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Grateful for support to help children I’M writing to express my deep appreciation to everyone across Victoria who supported The Smith Family’s 2022 Back to School Appeal.

Our vision is to help young Australians experiencing disadvantage to create better futures for themselves.

We launched our appeal calling for extra support to help students re-engage with their education, after another tough year due to COVID-19.

For families and their children, this year’s return to school may have been the toughest yet.

Our Learning for Life education program provides emotional, practical and financial support to children and young people.

And thanks to the wonderfully generous response to our sponsorship appeal, we’ll be able to provide around 3000 more students with evidencebased and life-changing

support for the duration of their education.

To learn more about Learning for Life visit thesmithfamily. com.au Doug Taylor, CEO, The Smith Family

Surgery waitlists should be public YOU can’t fix a problem if you don’t know how bad the situation is.

This is why regional Victorians deserve straight answers from the State Labor Government on Victoria’s healthcare crisis.

Before COVID, there were record numbers of Victorians waiting for vital surgery and now there are record numbers waiting to see a specialist.

We are hearing that surgery waitlists have blown out to more than 100,000 but we don’t know because Labor is refusing to tell Victorians the true numbers or where they are on the waitlist.

Coming into the pandemic, our state had the worst funded, lowest staffed and poorest

performing emergency departments of any state in the nation.

Two years on, State Labor’s neglect continues to dismantle good healthcare in Victoria.

Frontline call takers have been cut from triple-zero as Victorians in emergency situations are left waiting on hold.

Ambulance Victoria is regularly plunged into Code Red and suffers from severe under-staffing.

Maternity health services have been cut with closures to birthing wards at regional hospitals leaving mothers worried they will be giving birth by the side of the road.

Labor’s healthcare crisis was not caused by COVID but years of mismanagement, waste and a failure to invest.

Only a change in government in November will deliver proactive action on Victoria’s health crisis with a plan to work with the public and private sector to halve surgery waitlists within four years.

Peter Walsh, Leader of The Nationals

Autumn produce all set for Myrtleford Farmers’ Market

By MARTIN DAVIS THE seasons are changing and that means different produce is being brought out to Myrtleford’s monthly farmers’ market, set to be held at the Myrtleford Piazza from 8.30am to 12.30pm this Saturday.

Autumn produce is in with apples, broccoli, pumpkins and various nuts

available to purchase.

Farmers’ market coordinator Louise Benini is expecting a busy market with there being many visitors in the area due to school holidays and the long weekend.

“Plants will feature strongly with Buffalo River Nursery & Ovens Farms offering vegetable seedlings, flowers and natives’ plants

for the garden or something for Mother’s Day which is just around the corner,” she said.

“Patrizia Simone is back with a cooking demonstration using market produce, but no hints this time as she is keeping us guessing.

“What we do know is that it will match well with Homestead Estates Sparkling.”

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CHESTNUTS ARE OUT: Chestnuts and other nut varities are going to be available during the Myrtleford Farmers’ Market this Saturday.

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THROUGH THE GENERATIONS: Four generations from the McPherson family helped out with the Good Friday Appeal. Pictured are (from left) Val McPherson, Anne Wanstall, Hadrian Bourke, Alicia Wanstall-Austin and George McPherson.

PHOTO: Myrtleford Good Friday Appeal

Almost $50,000 raised across shire for Good Friday Appeal

By MARTIN DAVIS ALPINE Shire residents, and visitors alike enjoying the Easter break, dug deep and helped raise more a total of $46,681 for the Royal Children’s Hospital’s Good Friday Appeal.

In another record-breaking year for the appeal, kids and adults came out across the shire to give hard-earned pocket money and loose change to help the hospital, contributing towards the overall tally or more than $22 million.

The community in Myrtleford and its surrounds raised an impressive $20,150 with fire trucks and people going up and down the streets

raising money to help sick kids.

Myrtleford Good Friday Appeal manager Karen Jones said it was great to be back out on the streets raising money for the hospital, while also seeing new faces joining in the appeal.

“A big thank you to the dedicated team in the counting room (some new faces this year), who put in a long day of counting money on Good Friday, and our all our CFA partners,” she said.

“A special thank you goes to Denise O’Donohue from WAW, who opens up for us on a public holiday so the money can be stored safely over the Easter holiday period.

“I would like to give a huge thank you to everyone who just turns up on the day and carries out their role, and especially to my family who has supported me in my role for the last 15 years.

“We have had a few expressions of interest in forming a small committee to take over the running of the appeal, and possible interest in being the area manager, so the Myrtleford GFA Appeal is set to thrive going forward into the future.”

If any Myrtleford businesses or clubs do not have a collection tin and would like one for next year you can phone Karen Jones on 0429 389 380.

Bright and surrounds raised $15,505 from the generous dona-

tions throughout the appeal and during the CFA tin rattle.

Bright CFA captain and GFA coordinator Brett Mitchie said it was great to be back out within the community after the difficulties over the last two years because of the COVID pandemic.

“It went well...we were out within all the caravan parks and down the streets around the clocktower,” he said.

“It was good to see heaps of people in town giving some money to small businesses and the Good Friday Appeal.”

The Mount Beauty community wrapped up the day for the Alpine Shire raising $11,026 for the appeal.

Partnership boosts O&M Mental Health Round

By MARTIN DAVIS A PARTNERSHIP with North East Civil Construction (NECC) will see more support around the O&M Mental Health Round for the Myrtleford Alpine Saints.

John Pryor of MFNC Alpine Saints said the partnership with NECC will see this year’s Mental

Health Round lead into a Mental Health Week where the Saints will partner with all the Myrtleford schools in a number of activities for students, teachers and parents supporting positive mental health.

“No one in our community is immune from suffering from mental health issues,” Mr Pryor said.

“The challenges that we have

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“The club with the most wins from throughout the day will take home the shield,” Mr Pryor said.

There will be a corporate luncheon event being held at the Ablett Pavilion from 12pm-2.30pm before the League game with the focus “It’s ok not to be ok” with guest speakers talking throughout the event.

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all faced beginning with the 2019/20 bushfires and then into a global pandemic have been immense.”

The Mental Week will kick off with the round 12 clash on Saturday, July 9 against the Yarrawonga Pigeons where the clubs will play off for NECC #Bekindtoyourmind Mental Health Challenge Shield.

FURTHER developments are in the pipeline for the Myrtleford Speedway with a new amenities block being installed at the showgrounds.

With a successful first meeting for 2022 seeing Outlaw Karts race at the venue earlier this month, speedway president Glen Walch said the club is hoping to be able to install high tech LED lights.

He said preliminary discussions are underway with council about the potential to install a LED system like those at footy grounds.

“We are wanting to bring back our night races especially during summer when you are able to run in the cooler part of the day,” Mr Walch said.

He said night racing could not only help boost crowds, it could also help attract one of the premier speedway classes to the venue.

Climate change challenges discussed

By MARTIN DAVIS AN enthusiastic crowd keen to learn more about climate change in North East Victoria attended the special forum conducted by the Upper Ovens Landcare Group and North East Catchment Management Authority (NECMA) at the senior citizens’ hall last week.

During discussions with NECMA regional agricultural Landcare facilitator Lachlan Campbell, the two dozen attendees learnt about modelling undertaken by the CSIRO looking at climate change impacts for the North East.

Upper Ovens Landcare Group president Peter Jacobs said impacts on agriculture were of particular interest.

“The take home message from the night was things are going to change and our prime industries and the environment is going to have to adapt to this,” he said.

The impact of climate change has seen a major impact on the water flow in the Murray Darling Basin and the forum heard that there is going to be more summer rainfall in the years to come.

“Summer rainfall can be a positive in one sense but it can also mean we see more floods and fires,” Mr Jacobs said.

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TODAY (April 21) the Tawonga Red Cross branch is holding its annual cake stall.

It will be set up outside the pharmacy in Hollonds Street, Mt Beauty, starting at 9.30am.

Be quick because they sell out early as the goods for sale have a reputation as being delicious.

By FAY MASON, Kiewa Valley Correspondent Fay, who is also a regular host on Alpine Radio, can be contactedon 0410 738 266, or email faymariemason@gmail.com

EASTER has been and gone for another year.

The weather was magnificent for the most part, with lots of locals and visitors out and about.

It was so good to see so many people in the town of Mt Beauty.

The caravan park was full it’s such a beautiful award winning park, offering the best that nature can provide, with views of the mountains, the river, and the country walks.

Live music at the West Peak Hotel was the place to be, along with other cafes and restaurants booked out.

A shout out to the businesses that opened on Good Friday, catering to the needs of visitors and locals.

Will, at Tawonga South Butchery, said they were flat out.

Good to know that you could get some fresh fish.

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WE have another long weekend coming up for Anzac Day on Monday, April 25.

Mt Beauty and District RSL president Les Jordan

said there will be the early morning service at 7am at Bicentennial Park.

At 10.30am people will gather at the assembly point on the corner of Hollonds and Park streets to march down Hollonds Street to the

cenotaph for the service and laying of wreaths.

After the service there will be a sausage sizzle at the West Peak Hotel, followed by the traditional Two Up game in the garden of the hotel.

Everyone is welcome.

THE proposed official opening of the new wing at the Mt Beauty and District Men’s Shed has been cancelled.

However there will still be the usual barbecue lunch at 12noon on Friday, April

SPEAKING of Alpine Health, on yesterday’s brunch program on Alpine Radio, I was delighted to speak with Alpine Health CEO Nick Shaw, to discuss what is on offer for you at our local public health organisation.

Dr Norman Ricklefs, an expert on all things in the Middle East, also was a special guest on the Talking Heads segment of the program, discussing the state of all countries in Europe, and how they are affected by the current war in Ukraine.

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McCurdy issues call to action A BILL which hopes to reduce the incidence of phone use and seatbelt negligence will only be effective if funding also addresses other major rural road safety concerns, according to Ovens Valley state MP Tim McCurdy.

The Road Safety Amendment Bill 2022 recently fronted the Legislative Council, as part of the State Government’s commitment to halve the road toll by 2030, with new amendments proposed to provide police the ability to use images from new road cameras to prosecute offenders.

The bill would also expand the scope of actions punishable by immediate loss of licence.

Speaking in parliament last week, Mr McCurdy said rules to limit the road toll needed to engage a holistic approach to road safety.

“This is a step forward, particularly on the seatbelt side of things - I am pleased to hear that this process will be sent to a trained individual to ensure proper checks and balances are in place for verification and protection against technological error,” he said.

“Although this initiative aims to effectively reduce the road toll, I wish to stress that investment solely into this new technology cannot be the only method used to reduce the road toll on our roads.

“For instance, if we consider the massive increases in wire rope barriers across Victoria, having a camera fining mo-

FED UP: Ovens Valley MP Tim McCurdy has urged the State Government to take a holistic approach to road safety throughout the North East. torists on their mobile phones or not wearing a seatbelt at a later date is not going to prevent them from the grave consequences that can arise if they collide head on with a wire rope barrier.”

Mr McCurdy also urged the State Government to assign fur-

ther funding to address loose gravel and potholes which he believes have become an increasingly present threat on roadways throughout the North East.

“Road safety and the number of lives lost on our roads should not be dependent on your postcode,” he told parliament.

“Band-aid fixes like lowering the speed limit to 80kph will not remove the constant risk that regional drivers face when they hit large chunks of loose gravel or potholes.

“It’s time the Labor Government permanently invests in our regional roads network.”

Street lighting upgrade to bring cost, environmental benefits ALPINE Shire will be moving toward energy-efficient street lighting, in a move to bring significant financial and environmental benefits.

A tender was awarded at council’s April meeting to Sylvania-Schreder for up to $440,000 worth of street lighting, an action which was identified in council’s Climate Action Plan, adopted last September.

Alpine Shire Mayor Cr Sarah Nicholas said council declared a Climate Emergency in November last year and its target is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from council corporate operations to zero by 2023.

“As part our our Climate Action Plan, we are actively looking at ways in which we can reduce our electricity use, which brings benefits such as lower costs, less reliance on the grid and freeing up renewable electricity supply for other users,” she said.

“Importantly, it also demonstrates to our community how committed we are to change our energy use practices.”

An audit of council’s streetlights had shown that 1333 out of 1494 would benefit from upgrading, with the lights being mainly mercury-vapour and sodium.

“Lights will be upgraded to LED technology, which is more efficient and less harmful to the environment than the existing lights,” Cr Nicholas said.

“Because of the ongoing benefits from replacing the lights, we are able to access rebate programs and payback schemes to minimise the cost to council.

“We are thrilled that we can show our leadership in this area and bring about significant environmental change.

“We will be actively looking at lighting in our parks, reserves and facilities to see how we can also improve the energy efficiency of lights in these areas.”

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Coalition to “keep an open mind” on income tax cut for pensioners

By STEVE KELLY THE Coalition Government will keep “an open mind” about cutting income tax rates for old age pensioners who want to work, an initiative voiced by the National Seniors Association to address the country’s chronic labour shortage.

Liberal Indi candidate Ross Lyman and Senator Jane Hume were on the campaign trail in Wangaratta last week spruiking the Coalition’s nous when it comes to good financial and business acumen.

Labour shortages was one of the issues discussed and Ms Hume said they would “keep an open mind about” cutting income taxes for old age pensioners.

“We do recognise that senior Australians still have a lot to contribute to the workforce and that’s why you can work a couple of days now without it affecting your pension,” she said.

“I know that some of the seniors associations are pushing for that to be expanded and that’s something we should keep an open mind about because we want to make sure all parts of the economy can contribute, whether it be senior Australians, women and young people.

“There are still 563,000 Australians who are unemployed and we want to make sure that we give them every opportunity to get into the workforce and make that contribution as well.”

Ms Hume noted the $250 oneoff payment for pensioners and health care card holders in the 2022/23 budget, the income tax cut for those earning less than $126,000, and fuel excise reduction

ECONOMY DRIVEN: Liberal Indi candidate Ross Lyman and Victorian Senator Jane Hume. as the three key elements to address the high cost of living.

Strong financial management has long been a card played by the Coalition and Mr Lyman wasn’t shying away from noting that his strong leadership and business skills will serve the Indi electorate well if he’s voted in by constituents at the May 21 election.

Mr Lyman is campaigning on four key pillars he believes will build Indi’s future including infrastructure, manufacturing, agriculture, and trade and tourism.

He agreed that the labour shortages are holding businesses back and it’s one of the issues he wants to address.

“Even though unemployment is low, we’ve got businesses screaming out for staff,” he said.

“I think it’s about being able to reduce red tape, look at the visa processes and understand exactly what type of skills we need to support that migrant labour in Australia.”

Mr Lyman also believes the ‘no jab, no job’ mandate needs to go because there are people sitting at home that could otherwise be at work.

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Labor leader Anthony Albanese has confirmed that a National Anti-Corruption Commission would be one of the first priorities of an incoming Labor government.

“A National Anti-Corruption Commission is a key issue for Australians, particularly in Indi,” Ms David said.

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“This is a strong anti-corruption body that will be properly funded and will frankly have a big job on its hands after years of the Morrison Government operating as though it is above the law,” Ms David said.

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Mount Beauty Airport upgrade is progressing A MULTI-MILLION dollar upgrade of the Mount Beauty Airport continues to move forward despite encountering unexpected ground conditions on-site.

At its February meeting, Alpine Shire Council approved a variation to the construction contract for treatment of the runway extension subgrade, after initial works uncovered poor subgrade conditions in areas which hadn’t been identified through the geotechnical survey.

Following a request from the Mount Beauty Airport Management Association, a further variation was approved for a change in scope to increase the size of the apron and widen an additional section of the runway in order to further improve the serviceability and safety of the airport operations.

Further works following the February meeting identified a larger than anticipated issue with the quality of the runway subgrade.

At its meeting this month councillors approved a second variation for treatment of the runway extension subgrade, and also approved a variation to change the runway surface treatment from asphalt to a spray seal.

Alpine Shire Mayor Sarah Nicholas said that the change back to a spray seal surface, which was the original

specification, won’t impact on the functionality of the runway.

“We have found that the subgrade quality under the runway extension will be more costly to address than anticipated when the construction contract was awarded,” she said.

“This change to a more cost-effective surface treatment will ensure we can stabilise the ground underneath the runway and achieve a great result for airport users, the community and visitors.”

Cr Nicholas said the Mount Beauty Airport is an essential facility for recreational users and emergency services alike.

“I’m excited to see this project come to life,” she said.

“Not only does this upgrade boost community recreation and visitor access to the beautiful Kiewa Valley, it also supports firefighting efforts and improved access for Air Ambulance Victoria fixed-wing aircraft.”

Council said the contractor is making good progress despite encountering unexpected challenges.

It said the project will be completed by spring, however if favourable weather conditions permit, the project could be completed earlier.

Council’s contribution to this project is $1,784,318 of the total project budget of $3,303,489.

AWARDED FOR SERVICE: Among those Porepunkah CFA members receiving service awards were (from left) Michael Dalbosco 40 years medal ex-captain and current training officer, Ed Rozitis 50 year medal life member, ex-captain Sid Dalboso 75 year medal life member, and ex-captain Colin Bertuch 20 years medal.

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By MARTIN DAVIS POREPUNKAH CFA recognised the outstanding service of 22 current and former members with the presentation of service awards at the brigade’s awards ceremony on Saturday, April 9.

One of the longest serving members of the CFA, Sid Dalbosco, received his 75-year life membership medal, while Ed Rozitis and Bruce Lumsden received their 50 year service medal.

Sid’s son and current CFA brigade captain Mick Dalbosco said it was great to get a good attendance to the awards night after three attempts over the last two years.

“I started with the CFA when I was 12, when we used to do fire sports as before you could

participate you had to be a member of the brigade,” he said.

Mick said it was great to be able to see his dad get his 75-year life membership, as he has been a strong believer in the organisation.

“He told a story on the night about a meeting he attended when he was 15, and his father who had only been in Australia for 20 to 30 years who encouraged him to join,” he said.

When Sid joined the Porepunkah Bush Fire Brigade, they were donated three second hand knapsacks from the forest commission to assist them fight smaller fires.

Since the meeting over 60 years ago the Porepunkah CFA brigade is able to assist with larger scale motor accidents

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MEDAL PRESENTATIONS: 75 years medal life member: SID DALBOSCO; 50 years medal: ED ROZITIS, BRUCE LUMSDEN; 40 years medal: PAUL DALBOSCO, ROHA DAVIE, JOHN KING, MAX MARTIN; 35 years medal: LINDSAY CLAPPERTON, ANN WALLACE; 30 years medal: DAVID DALBOSCO, GLENDA KING, GEZA KOVACS; 25 years medal: CAROL MARTIN, GREG TAYLOR; 20 years medal: SARAH CLAPPERTON, COLLEEN ELLIS, COLIN BERTUCH, COREY THOMSON; 15 years medal: KITTY KNAPPSTEIN; 10 years medal: GORDON GUEST-SMITH, PAUL KOVACS.

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Plan to boost tourism and local economies INDI independent federal MP Helen Haines wants $250m allocated each year for a Regional Tourism Fund to support infrastructure projects that increase visitation rates and grow longterm local jobs in the tourism, accommodation, and hospitality sectors.

Dr Haines said she will fight for the fund, if re-elected, to strengthen the local economy, capture the domestic tourism spike, and build on the increasingly positive outlook from local operators and investors alike.

She said the North East tourism sector accounts for over 20 per cent of gross regional product and 25 per cent of employment, with thousands of local jobs and businesses relying on a strong local tourism economy.

“The Regional Tourism Fund will back in our small businesses by investing in the future of our regions,” she said.

“For instance, the Prosecco Road Development (in the King Valley) is projected to create 1117 jobs over a 10 year period.

“There are dozens of projects like

this in the pipeline across Indi.

“Regional infrastructure projects engage local procurement and local jobs, and have flow-on benefits to the construction, retail and other sectors.”

Dr Haines said the last few years of first bushfires then the pandemic had been tough for the tourism, hospitality and accommodation businesses, and while recovery was underway, infrastructure investment was needed to make up for the widespread loss in revenue.

“In the first half of 2020, North East Victoria lost 1.6 million local tourism visitors...that’s 95 per cent of business as usual,” she said.

“During this time, visitor expenditure fell by up to $639 million in 2020 and up to 6390 jobs were disrupted or lost.”

Dr Haines said while she had successfully lobbied for more than $10 million in tourism projects across Indi, dozens more projects “are going wanting from a failure by the Morrison Government to realise the economic potential of tourism infrastructure and invest to unlock hundreds of jobs for Indi residents”.

FEELING AT HOME: Brad and Emma Myers, with daughters Clare and Katie (right), are really enjoying their move to Myrtleford, where they run the Valley Life Church every Sunday morning at 10.30am based at the Myrtleford Senior Citizen’s Centre.

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By NAOMI SINGLETON WHEN Brad and Emma Myers first visited Myrtleford a year ago, it instantly felt like home.

At the time, Brad, who had recently sold a successful cabinet making business at Lakes Entrance and Emma who works in health administration, both felt what they say was ‘a tug at their hearts’ to open a community church in the town.

Valley Life Church now runs every Sunday morning at 10.30am based at the Myrtleford Senior Citizen’s Centre.

Talking about the move, Brad said they had spent 20 very happy years as part of the Lakes Community Church in Lakes Entrance, and supported by that church, their hearts are now to journey with the amazing community in Myrtleford.

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1915: Letters from far away, Part 2

By JOHN TAYLOR OAM, Myrtleford and District Historical Society Inc.

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HE period July to December 1915 would prove to be a bleak one for those involved in the Dardanelles Campaign and for loved ones and friends at home.

This was confirmed in the letters sent home to family and shared in the pages of the “Myrtleford Mail & Whorouly Witness”.

And in the midst of it all, community life went on.

On July 1 the pupils at Ovens Vale State School were praised for their fundraising efforts for the Patriotic Fund, “which included selling bottles, collecting wattle gum and selling firewood. Head teacher Miss Campbell has sent away 54 pairs of socks made by the pupils.”

The mid-July edition of the “Mail” noted “Three old Myrtleford school mates John Langshaw, Alby Lowerson and James Matthews left by train yesterday for Seymour camp”.

A letter from the trenches

by Trooper Martin Gavin reported “We have no fear, although we do not take any unnecessary risks.... our losses were very heavy at first, and every here and there you will find a cross...

You would smile if you could see us cooking our meals....You would never know us, we all have long beards.”

In a brief letter from Tom Patton, former local head teacher and talented sportsman, the “Mail” recorded: “Bushy” Fearn is the same as ever...the bullet with his name on it hasn’t come along yet. I had dinner with Lieut. C. Carthew.”

In a letter to his mother that same “Bushy” apologised for using a cigarette packet as an envelope and advised “we are getting plenty to eat, but nothing stronger than tea to drink”.

On August 12, the “Mail”

LIGHT HORSE PARADE, AUSTRALIAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE, EGYPT, 1915: Members of the 8th Light Horse (including Myrtleford soldiers) on parade.

PHOTOS: From the Myrtleford & District Historical Society’s Australian War Memorial Collection reported that picture shows, held at six nearby rural schools to aid wounded soldiers, had concluded with a “triumphant show” at Buffalo River South State School, alias “Foggy End”.

On August 19, the “Mail” shocked readers with news that Sgt Major Tom Patton had died of wounds on August 9: “He entered the Education Department and was appointed in charge of Buffalo River North School over three years ago and resided there up to the declaration of war 12 months ago, when he was one of the first six to enlist from here. He was a mainstay of the Buffalo River Cricket Club for which he did great service....his death will be received with universal regret.”

In a lengthy letter to the editor of the “Mail”, Ford Whitbourne wrote “in some places the Turks are not more than 15 yards from our trenches. Seems ridiculous. No one dare put his head above the parapet.......we all feel we would like a rest. If I could walk into a café now, I’d eat the cruet set.”

On September 2 Lieut.

Charles Carthew, in a letter home dated late July, advised “The position we, the 8th Light Horse, hold is about the worst on our front....We are back in the rest camp now..... I won’t be sorry when we get our horses, whenever that may be......there does not seem to be any end in sight. It has been 12 months now since I started soldiering.”

The “Mail” in this same edition published an “In Memoriam” notice for Charles Carthew, “killed in action at Lone Pine on August 7. A large crowd had attended a memorial service at St Paul’s Church last Sunday evening.”

The “Mail” also reported on a Gapsted euchre party of 12 tables, “organized

by Misses Hodgens and Kneebone in aid of wounded soldiers”.

That same evening local lads A. Ottrey, H. Elmer and G. Rae were farewelled and presented

with a wrist watch each.

It was reported that on August 25 a fundraising concert had been held, the highlight being a cantata “Red Riding Hood” which had “nothing to equal its presentation ever previously seen”.

Meanwhile, James Hodgens, Colin Fletcher, Tom McKeogh and Leonard Rideout were passed medically fit by Dr Sutton.

September 16’s edition of the ‘Mail” reported: “due to the drought, many dredges working in the Ovens and Buckland watersheds have closed down and some will never restart”.

The Progress Association discussed the merits of a 20-mile bridle track to Mt Buffalo, via Buffalo Creek: “Tourists could arrive by train at Myrtleford in the afternoon and ride up, arriving by nightfall”.

In early October, the “Mail” informed of the enlistment of brothers

Reg and Clarrie Teakel in NSW and the conduct of the annual meeting of the Myrtleford Butter Factory Co. Ltd. at Miss Gerraty’s Buffalo Hotel, presided by Mr. J. O’Sullivan.

Martin Gavin and Ford Whitbourn had been transferred from hospital on Malta to England.

As a saddler at Heliopolis, Pvte. Ted Croucher reminisced in a letter home: “Today is my birthday, and a pretty quiet one.....I wonder where I shall celebrate my next birthday, in Australia, I hope. We all regretted Charlie Carthew’s death.

Charlie was my best pal. I heard several of the men say they worshipped the ground he walked upon.

I am a stranger now in a strange land, I have lost all my cobbers..........”

On November 4, readers were reminded of the Conscription Referendum on December 11.

A report also appeared of successful “Bird Identification Days” at the two Buffalo River schools.

On November 11 “Leslie Whiting, a young

employee at ‘Orange Grove’, Mudgegonga suffered a snake bite which was scarified and treated with Condy’s crystals by Myrtle De Piazza. Conveyed to Waterloo (Barwidgee Creek)

by Bert De Piazza, Dr. Sutton awaited him. Whiting returned to work after two days of treatment at Sr. Milne’s private hospital.”

This was just one of many snake incidents in the district.

The “Mail” reported that “Reg Gunson, son of Mr. Arthur Gunson of Waterloo, has passed his medical and proceeds to Melbourne in a few days”.

Meanwhile, Pvte. Joe McKeogh in a letter to parents wrote that “The Turks paid dearly for driving us back; they must have lost thousands, but we lost ‘Hill 60’, which would have given us command of the peninsula”.

Mr. W. Mitchell’s son Les reported: “I am wounded in leg and arm. Had a rough time in the trenches....” and 10 days later, “I am back in Egypt again, in hospital. It’s a fine place, a palace.....”

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PVTE. JOHN JAMES LANGSHAW, BROADMEADOWS CAMP, 1915: Young J.J. Langshaw farwelled his parents at Buffalo River, embarking on September 27, 1915.

He died of wounds in France on May 30, 1917.

■ From page 14 The “Mail” published a letter to the Buffalo River Cricket Club from Tom Patton’s siblings: “Accept our sincere thanks for your kind sympathy....our late brother was proud of the Cricket Club and often spoke of the members as a splendid lot of fellows. It is very hard to realise that he is gone forever.”

On December 9, readers were advised “In consequence of a difficulty in obtaining sparrows, the Christmas shoot of the local Gun Club has been postponed to a later date”.

On another note, “A farewell social and presentation was tendered to Pvte J. Hodgens and W. Hunter at the Gapsted Hall, who were on final leave” and Reg O’Grady came home for a final farewell Large crowds attended receptions for returning wounded soldiers A.W. Crameri and Les Mitchell.

On December 23 the “Mail” headlined “AUSTRALIAN TROOPS MOVED. ANZAC AND SUVLA ABANDONED. All

SGT. E.W. (Ted) CROUCHER: Ted joined the army in September 1914. A member of the 8th Light Horse, he was wounded on Gallipoli, recovered in Egypt and served throughout the war, returning home in 1920.

C.S.M. THOMAS PATTON, 1915: Tom enlisted on 18 August, 1914, five months after setting the world batting record for the 3rd wicket with Norman Rippon at Gapsted Cricket Ground. He died of wounds on the isle of Malta on August 9, 1915.

PVTE JAMES STOREY HODGENS & FRIEND, 1915: Born at Palmerston (Gapsted), Jim enlisted on September 3, 1915, aged 26, and joined the Mining Corps as a Sapper (Tunneller) in France.

PVTE ARTHUR REGINALD GUNSON & FRIEND, 1915: Born at Waterloo, Reg (right) rose to the rank of Bombardier in the 46th Battery.

He died of wounds in France on May 3, 1918. A Military Medal (MM) was awarded posthumously in February 1919.

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MYRTLEFORD STATE SCHOOL, RED RIDING HOOD PRESENTATION, 1915: Picutred are (left to right) Isobel Robertson, Linda Croucher, Alice O’Donnell, Rene Johnson, Agnes Collins, Dorrie Peters and Madge O’Donnell. troops have been transferred without loss of personnel or materials, to take part in other operations.”

One of the last to leave Gallipoli was a signaller, a man raised at Buffalo Creek, Cpl. James Frederick (“Eric”) Paul.

He had helped coordinate the Gallipoli withdrawal by field telephone and was

evacuated on December 20, 1915 to fight on in France.

That theatre of war would create more stories of heroism and sacrifice and more lives which would never be the same again.

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(April 20 to May 20) Expect pressure from those who want you to change your position on a matter of importance.

However, the determined Bovine will be able to withstand the bullying and win out.

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(September 23 to October 22) A financial crunch eases, but it’s still a good idea to keep a tight rein on what you spend for nonessentials. Education becomes a major focus as the week winds down.

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(November 22 to December 21) New connections follow changes on the job or in your personal life. But keep your feelings reined in until these relationships have a chance to develop.

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ONE Nation candidate and mother of four Beth Stevens is the latest to join the Indi election.

Ms Stevens moved to Benalla six years ago after growing up in Cranbourne and she is actively involved in running Auskick for kids and at the moment is a fulltime mum but has worked in retail, aged care, customer services and employment consultancy.

She joined Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party as a candidate as she feels that a lot of her perspectives align with what One Nation stands for and she wants to protect the rights and freedoms of all Australians.

“I believe that since I was in high school and we learned about Pauline, she hasn’t changed and she’s always been for the people and this is why I joined up,” Ms Stevens said.

“I have looked into her policies and her values are aligned close to mine and her policies are bang as to what we do need to keep the country and our electorate moving forward.”

Pauline Hanson has long been criticised for her stance against immigration, but Ms Stevens said this is about looking after our current residents properly before spending money and resources on others wanting to get into the country.

“With the refugees policy, One Nation favours Australians first and foremost and we do not support unlimited numbers of refugees from Afghanistan as announced by the government,” Ms Stevens said.

“We support taking a sustainable number of genuine refugees that Australia can support

NEW CANDIDATE: One Nation Indi candidate Beth Stevens. and we believe in reducing the refugee intake for five years in an effort to redirect critical funding to Australian services.”

Ms Stevens said a government report reveals that the cost to hold each asylum seeker on Nauru has escalated to $358,646 per month or $4.3 million per year.

“One Nation supports the withdrawal of Australia from the outdated United Nations 1951 Refugee Convention,” she said.

Ms Stevens said she is passionate about fixing the legacy of problems within the current regional Victorian health system.

“I support One Nation’s policy which recognises that our health system was beyond capacity prior to COVID-19 and particularly inadequate in regional parts of Australia,” she said.

“Increasing the number of regional doctors, nurses, and other critical health profession-

als is vital.

“It makes sense that One Nation will introduce three-year contracts for newly qualified medical professionals and in return pay their HECS-HELP loans in full.”

She said farmers are the mainstay of regional towns and the backbone of our great nation.

“If elected, I will take a firm stand to ensure that much of the red and green tape is cut to enable farmers the right to care for and farm their own land,” she said.

Ms Stevens joins other Indi candidates Helen Haines (Independent), Nadia David (Labor), Benjamin Gilbert (Greens), Ross Lyman (Liberal), Elizabeth Fisher (Nationals), Stephen Williams (United Australia Party) and Julian Fidge (Liberal Democrats).

Candidate nominations close at noon today.

LOCALS flocked to watch award winning international films during the autumn edition of the Bright International Film Festival (BIFF) at Sun Cinema that finished on Wednesday, April 6.

The inaugural festival brought multiple films to the regional cinema helping to showcase talent as an alternative to larger studio releases.

Sun Cinema owner Michael Smith said attendees were pleased to see a range interesting films which a country cinema wouldn’t normally screen.

“The festival also allowed people to go out to the cinema who haven’t been for a while,” he said.

With many international films to pick from Mr Smith said the highlights were Australian documentary ‘River‘ which starred narration by Willem Dafoe, and 2021 French film ‘Delicious’.

“After the success of the autumn festival we will be running another in June which will include many films that haven’t screened in the city yet,” he said.

“One of the films that is already confirmed for the June showcase is the Spanish film called ‘The Good Boss’ which stars Academy award winning actor Javier Bardem.”

More details about the winter BIFF will be available in the coming months.

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• Entering via the long tree lined driveway you will be welcomed with lush and private wellestablished gardens with mature trees.

• This much-loved family home consists of 5 bedrooms + study with a floor plan that is designed for ultimate family living. The main bedroom consisting of ensuite which includes corner spa, double sink vanity and walk in robe.

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1 Kirby Street, Thoona • 3 bedroom Hardyplank home • Open plan style kitchen & living area • Enclosed garage plus open machine/ storage shed • Situated on 1.22Ha (approx.)

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St Brigid’s - 861 Moyhu-Hansonville Road, Hansonville • Offered for sale for only the second time in its history is the former Catholic Church of Greta, St Brigid’s. Ideally located in the picturesque Greta Valley, deep in NE Victoria’s Kellycountry, St Brigid’s is situated 20 mins from Wangaratta, 12 mins from Glenrowan and 2 hrs 40 mins from Melbourne.

• Beautifully renovated to the highest standard (Smeg and Ilve appliances), while retaining all of the original architectural features that reflect its’ historical and cultural origins, St

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• Neat & tidy 3 bedroom solid brick home • Ensuite to main bedroom including split system & built in robe • Light & bright kitchen/dining area with dishwasher & gas cooking • Gas heating and split systems cooling for all year round comfort • Double garage, single carport, caravan or boat storage space & side yard access

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• 3 bedroom home located close to local schools & shops • WIR & ensuite to master bedroom • Renovated kitchen & bathrooms • Split system heating & cooling plus gas heating & evaporative cooling • Low maintenance gardens & undercover alfresco area • Secure tenant until September 2022

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Brigid’s is a benchmark property for the discerning buyer.

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Country Family Home With Fabulous Views 47 Blackboy Lane, Glenrowan • Family size home on 4.11Ha (approximately 10 Ac) situated in Hamilton Park, Glenrowan.

• Five bedrooms or 4 bedroom plus study.

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• 9 foot high ceilings with open-plan living and ample storage.

• Combustion heater & split systems throughout for all year round comfort.

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Engineered for Success Since its inception in 2003, Fitweld Engineering has built a resilient reputation as one of the region’s most trusted and experienced engineering companies. Located in Wangaratta, North-East Victoria, it is perfectly positioned to cater for the major corridors that service the major metropolitan hubs.

The business specialises in a diverse range of engineering including but not limited to:

Fitweld delivers its products and services via an experienced team of 16 employees working with various high-quality materials such as aluminium, steel, cast iron and more.

Fitweld operates out of 2 x 540m2 factories on a 5000m2 site which can accommodate up to 16 parking spaces.

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• Business & freehold opportunity in ‘Ned Kelly country’ • Located on active Kelly tourism business strip • Café with 40+ year history ideally suited for a sole trader or couple • Building includes a 2 bedroom residence previously a B&B • Current owners have completed a raft of capital improvements • An Information Memorandum is available

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Ŷ STILL PLENTY TO OFFER: The new Mitsubishi Outlander has run into a snag but will that put off bids for the popular SUV?

Stop-start Outlander still something to aspire to WITH pandemic, war and bad weather chipping away at our lifestyles, automobile manufacturers, with their reliance on semi-conductors, have suffered more than most industries.

Mitsubishi is no exception and with shrinking supplies of tech equipment for its best-selling Outlander SUV, and increasing material, manufacturing and logistic costs, has reduced variants’ standard specification for a 22.5 model year.

For example, with the mid-range Aspire model (the test vehicle) has a full digital driver display, has gone back to the seven-inch multi-information display, replacing the 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, the maker says, to optimise production and minimise supply delays.

However, there is still much to mention about the popular 22MY Aspire AWD, which sells for $43,990, plus on-road costs. Mitsubishi is the first to admit the new Outlander is a five-plus-twoseater rather than a sevenseater and has been quick to use this as a selling point.

The Outlander also recently gained top marks for adult and child occupant safety, safety assist systems and pedestrian and cyclist protection in the independ-

By DEREK OGDEN ent ANCAP 2022 testing protocols, thus earning a top five-star rating.

All Outlanders are covered by Mitsubishi’s ten-year 200,000-kilometre warranty and capped price servicing, with all scheduled services done through the authorised Mitsubishi Motors Dealer Network. Otherwise, it’s a five-year / 100,000km one.

STYLING The new Outlander shares a chassis with the new Nissan X-Trail, which is some way off, and according to Mitsubishi, continues the tradition of an authentic SUV with a bold and distinctive exterior, including ‘muscular fenders and chiseled lines of the next generation Dynamic Shield grille’.

Designers have done a real job on the front end, with dominant squiggles of chrome descending from bonnet to bumper bracketing automatic levelling headlamps with adaptive driving beam, and incorporating daytime running lights.

This feature, to my mind, can either add to, or detract from the look of the vehicle, depending on the body colour behind it. Too flashy, it is not totally to my taste. However, the 20-inch alloy wheels

with two-tone finish do complement the total set-up.

INTERIOR Comfort and convenience are to the fore with the newly crafted cabin clothed in classy materials, including Microsuede/synthetic leather seat trim, leather steering wheel and gearshift knob and power driver’s seat with lumbar support.

As mentioned above, the new Outlander is a fiveplus-two-seater rather than a seven-seater, with the third row having limited leg, head and toe room, plus upright backrest and is best suited to small kids.

Headrests can be stored in an underfloor cubby and there’s also a space-saver spare wheel underneath the rear of the vehicle. As for cargo, the maker quotes 163 litres with the third row in place, 478 litres with the third row folded, and 1473 litres with the second and third rows folded.

INFOTAINMENT All 2022 Outlanders feature more technology and connectivity than previously, with wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto now standard. Instrument layout and controls have been simplified in line with modern design.

Sadly, as stated above a

planned 12.3-inch full colour digital instrument cluster has been abandoned in favour of the 7-inch colour multi-information display due to supply constraints.

There is a 10.8-inch fullcolour windscreen head-up display as standard on the Aspire models and above, and wireless smartphone charger.

ENGINES / TRANSMISSIONS A newly developed 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, delivering 135 kW of power at 6000 rpm and 245 Nm of torque at 3600 rpm, is mated with a continuously variable automatic transmission.

Sport mode with eight preset gear ratios is available via steering wheel-mounted paddle shifts.

SAFETY All new Outlanders have earned a top five-star ANCP safety rating on the latest 2022 tests.

They already enjoyed a comprehensive set of active safety measures, including predictive forward collision mitigation with pedestrian detection, driver attention alert, land change assist, emergency stop signal and emergency brake assist.

In addition, all Outlanders have hill start assist and hill

descent control, active stability control, trailer stability assist, traction control, anti-lock braking, electronic brakeforce distribution and brake override.

DRIVING The new Outlander may have run into tough going but there’s no lack of new tech and equipment for Mitsubishi’s popular SUV. An upgraded powerplant ensures smooth going without any fireworks, after all it is only a 2.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder unit taking on more than 1700kg of metal. Generally, driving dynamics are adequate.

At hand is a new drive-bywire transmission with new CVT logic, delivering a more direct shift pattern under large throttle inputs, while retaining smooth cruising and fuel efficiency of the CVT. Mitsubishi’s motorsportdeveloped Super All-Wheel Control all-wheel drive system serves up six drive modes - sport, gravel, snow, mud, eco and normal (default) - that adjusts the 4WD system to suit the going.

This re-engineered system includes active yaw control with rear-wheel brake control to independently act on all four wheels and a new hydraulic direct coupling device for faster all-wheel response.

SUMMARY Despite the shortfall in technical upgrades, the Mitsubishi Outlander still has plenty for the discerning mid-size SUV buyer to Aspire to, not least the seven-seat capacity and extensive warranty plan.

AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE OUTLANDER ES 5-SEAT 2WD: $34,490 OUTLANDER ES 7-SEAT 2WD: $35,490 OUTLANDER ES 5-SEAT 4WD: $36,990 OUTLANDER LS 7-SEAT 2WD: $37,990 OUTLANDER LS 7-SEAT 4WD: $40,490 OUTLANDER ASPIRE 7-SEAT 2WD: $41,490 OUTLANDER ASPIRE 7-SEAT 4WD: $43,990 OUTLANDER EXCEED 7-SEAT 4WD: $48,490 OUTLANDER EXCEED TOURER 7-SEAT 4WD: $50,990 Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges.

Contact your local Mitsubishi dealer for driveaway prices.

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By EWAN KENNEDY THE FCAI, the peak body for Australia’s automotive industry, has released new vehicle sales figures for March 2022.

A total of 101,233 vehicles were sold in March bringing the year-to-date total to 262,436. This year‑todate result represents a slight decrease of 0.5 per cent on the comparative 2021 period to March 2021.

FCAI chief executive Tony Weber said the relatively stable result reflected the challenges facing the global automotive industry.

“This is historically a unique time in which supply rather than demand is determining the size of the market. This is due to manufacturers recovering from the pandemic-related shutdowns and the ongoing global shortage of micro processing units.

“Consumer inquiries and demand for new cars remains strong. Manufacturers are working hard to match this demand with supply,” Mr Weber added.

Australians are purchasing zero and low emission vehicles in greater numbers, with the FCAI pleased to report on two members’ sales for the first time, Tesla and Polestar.

“The addition of Polestar and Tesla further cements VFACTS as the premier source of new motor vehicle sales data in Australia.

Mr Weber also noted that in interpreting the data for March 2022, care should be

Ŷ POPULAR: Toyota remained the most popular new car bought in Australia.

taken as the Tesla data represents the company sales for the first three months of 2022.

Tasmanian sales increased by 8.2 per cent with 1768 vehicles sold.

Victorian sales increased by 5.3 per cent with 27,155 vehicles sold.

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Queensland sales were down 1.7 per cent with 21,214 vehicles sold and South Australian sales decreased by 0.1 per cent with 6380 vehicles sold.

Toyota was the market leader in March 2022 with 21,828 vehicles sold.

Toyota was followed by Mazda with 11,248, Mitsubishi with 9007, Hyundai with 6,516 and Kia came in fifth place with 6051.

Toyota’s Hilux was the highest selling model with 6324 sold.

The Toyota RAV4 came in second place with 4610 sold.

The Mitsubishi Triton took

out third place with 3808 vehicles sold.

Mazda’s CX-5 was fourth with sales of 3772.

The Tesla Model 3 was fifth with sales of 3,097 (March only - this number excludes earlier Tesla sales from January and February 2022 that have not been previously reported in VFACTS).

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Neighbourhood policing to expand statewide

LIGHTS ARE OUT AND AWAY THEY GO: Spectators lined the Ovens River to watch the running of the Harrietville Duck Race on Eater Sunday.

RUBBIN HOOD THE CHAMPION: 2022 rubber duck owner Dave Staig and champion duck Rubbin Hood after their victory.

PHOTOS: El Pearce

Harrietville buzzing with bush market and duck race

By MARTIN DAVIS

HUNDREDS of visitors and residents alike had a great day out at the Harrietville Easter bush market and primary school duck race at Tavare Park and the Ovens River on Easter Sunday.

Bush market coordinator Lynelle Osburn said the market was brilliant and it was buzzing the whole day.

“There were lots of people...the

place was just rocking on such a lovely day out, with something to do for everyone offered at the 50 stalls,” she said.

“So many people come to town over the Easter weekend.

“With people coming to the market and staying for the duck race, it means the businesses around the town are able to keep busy throughout the weekend.”

President of the Harrietville Primary School P&C, El Pearce,

said the duck race was a huge success with everyone who bought a rubber duck enjoying the event.

“We made $2650 which is the best fundraiser to date, mostly because the winner donated the $500 first prize back to the primary school,” she said.

“The 600 rubber ducks were sold at $5 per duck selling out in just over an hour during the market.”

The winning duck was ‘Rubbin Hood’ with owner Dave Staig, who is moving up to Harrietville in the coming month, delighted his duck was a champion.

“The hard work leading up to race day and being on our home turf of the Ovens east branch, it was no real surprise,” he said.

“A big thanks to the other racers and the organisers, top effort by all, we will be looking forward to going back-to-back in 2023.”

COMMUNITY members are set to play an important role in what Victoria Police have labeled a ‘back to basics’ approach to minimising local crime.

Announced this month, Victoria Police’s Neighbourhood Policing model will expand statewide, following a successful rollout in eight localities last year.

In doing so, police will establish a community issues register, which will see officers tasked to specifically address concerns held by the community and report back to residents with an outcome.

They will also establish links with local councils, community groups and government agencies to tackle more complex issues.

As part of a commitment to strengthening the relationship between police and the local community, residents can submit their thoughts and recommendations through a community sentiment survey, which will inform future policing practice.

Chief Commissioner Shane Patton said it was time to reconnect with locals following a difficult two year period.

“Our new back-to-basics approach is about making sure we’re listening to the community and tackling the issues they care about,” he said.

“Delivering on this commitment not only means we can get on top of issues before they become more serious, but make people feel safe to go about their everyday business.”

To complete the survey, visit https://engage.vic.gov.au/annualvicpol-community-sentimentsurvey-2022.

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Myrtleford take out annual golf challenge LAST Wednesday saw Myrtleford Golf Club hosts Bright golfers for the annual Rob Wickes Challenge, which pits the two clubs against each other in memory of a loyal, energetic member of the Myrtleford Golf Club.

Myrtleford took out the challenge 29.52 to Bright’s 27.42.

The course also saw a week of fun competition on the lush greens.

Saturday, April 16.

ADAM CARTWRIGHT ELECTRICAL STABLEFORD AMCR 71 A Grade Winner: David Clark (14) 37 pts c/b.

A Grade Runner Up: Ian Wales (10) 37 pts.

B Grade Winner: Elijah Wales (17) 36 pts.

B Grade Runner Up: Gordon Wigney (21) 34 pts.

Ball Winners: I Wales 37 B Carroll 35, P Green 34, B Ricardi 34, D Rowe 34, C Shewell 34, G

Wigney 34, A Baird 33 c/b.

Foodworks NTPs - first: Karl O’Shaughnessy, second shot fourth: Ian Wales, eighth: Ian Wales, 14th: Andrew Baird, 16th: Andrew Roseby.

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Thursday, April 14.

ADAM CARTWRIGHT ELECETRICAL - STABLEFORD AMCR 74 A Grade Winner: Jan Harper (35) 39pts.

A Grade Runner Up: Judy Bynon (21) 37pts.

9 Hole Winner: Lisa Shute(54) 16pts.

9 Hole Runner Up: Penny Dawkins (43) 14pts.

Ball Winners: Judy Bynon, Marg Curtis, Penny Dawkins.

Foodworks NTPs - second shot fourth: Jan Roseby, eighth: Marg Curtis, 14th: Judy Bynon, 16th: Jan Roseby.

Wednesday, April 13.

ROB WICKS CHALLENGE- Bright vs Myrtleford Stableford AMCR 71 AMCR 74 Myrtleford defeated Bright 29.52 to Bright 27.42.

Men’s A Grade Winner: Karl O’Shaughnessy (13) 39 pts.

Men’s A Grade Runner Up: Craig Shewell (16) 36 pts.

Men’s B Grade Winner: Bruno Spiller (22) 35 pts, Bright.

Men’s B Grade Runner Up: George Browne (23) 32 pts.

Ladies A Grade Winner: Kerry Newton (21) 36 pts.

Ladies A Grade Runner Up: Sandra Piazza (17) 31 pts.

Ladies B Grade Winner: Frances Bentley (45) 37 pts, Bright.

Ladies B Grade Runner Up: Ian Harper (35) 35 pts.

Ball Winners: Craig Shewell 36, Robert Toal 35, Spider Hancock 35, Jan Harper 35, Andrew Roseby 34, Steven Thomson 32, George Browne

WINNERS: Karl O’Shaughnessy and Kerry Newton took out the men’s and ladies’ A grade competitions in last week’s Rob Wickes Challenge against Bright.

32, Ian Browne 32, Heather Thompson 32.

NTPs - first: Kerry Newton and David Clark, second shot fourth: Jenny Richter and Ian Browne, 14th: Robert Toal and Barb Welch, 16th: Karl O’Shaughnessy.

Lions ready to pounce on the field and courts

By NATHAN DE VRIES

AFTER spending the Easter round resting up and preparing, Whorouly’s footballers and netballers face a strong challenge this weekend, when the Lions make the trip down the Hume Freeway to take on Benalla All Blacks.

On the footy field, Whorouly has yet to fire, sitting at 10th on the senior ladder after four rounds without a win to their name.

Tough losses at the hands of Bright, King Valley and Moyhu means the Lions will be aiming to get their season started against the current ladder leaders.

With three straight wins and a percentage of 449.55, Benalla All Blacks will be a tough match for Jack Reiter and Riley Calvene’s squad.

On the netball courts, Whorouly’s A grade outfit is thriving and will go into the match against the Panthers with a perfect record so far this year - however, the Panthers are also undefeated, setting the stage for a fantastic game on netball.

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Vets, Monday, April 11, Stableford A grade winner: Peter Malkin (28) 34 points.

Ladies’, Wednesday, April 13, Hepburn Cup 4BBB Stableford Winners: Robyn McGrath, Jan Magdeburger 69 points.

NTPs - third: Jan Magdeburger, sixth: Allison Gilbert.

Men’s, Thursday, April 14, Stableford.

A grade winner: Andrew Robertson (11) 39 points.

B grade winner: Mark Frost (18) 35 points.

C grade winner: Andy Armstrong (22) 33 points.

NTPs - third: Steven Thompson, sixth: Mick Dunne, 11th: Jake Woods, 16th: Damon Cathcart.

Men’s, Saturday, April 16, Stableford A grade winner: John Walsh (7) 37 points.

B grade: Darren Staples (13) 37 points.

C grade: Hugo Dykes (31) 34 points c/b.

NTPs - third: Austin Wickes, sixth: Cameron Wickes, 11th: Austin Wickes, 16th: Sam Heesom.

Ladies’, Saturday, April 16, Stableford Winner: Suzette Heydon (37) 35 points.

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THE league-wide Easter bye in the Albury Wodonga Football Association on the weekend came at the right time for the Savoys, as both men and women’s senior squads gear up for a tough run of matches in the coming months.

For the division one women, it’s been a harsh five rounds, with the Savoys sitting on the bottom of the ladder without a win to their name.

However, for coach Gabrielle Paglia, the effort and spirit shown by the team week in and week out has been incredible.

“We’ve had a few losses so far this year but we’re not letting that get us down,” she said.

“It’s still early days, we’re just taking our time to relearn how to play at a senior level, how each individual teams plays and also how we play as a team.

“Overall I’m happy with how the ladies have gone into each game and hopefully everyone will be able to see what we’re capable of in the next few weeks.”

With the squad improving every week, it’ll only be a matter of time before the Savoys claim that elusive victory, potentially this weekend against Albury Hotspurs.

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“I think if we can improve our stamina and our finishing, we’ll be a contending team,” Paglia said.

“We verse Hotspurs again next match which will be at home with the support of the club this time.

“It will be a mostly defensive game but I’m hoping we can hold them off and cut off those through-balls early, as well as add a few goals ourselves.”

The division one men’s side has picked up a few wins so far, currently seventh out of 11 teams

on the ladder, but according to coach Rob Caponecchia, the ladder isn’t as important as developing the younger players the Savoys find in their list this season.

“This year is more of a transition stage where we’re going to play a lot of young players, and that’s what’s happened so far,” he said.

“We’ve bled in five good youngsters, they’re had a bit of a taste of senior football and been standing up really well, so that’s been more of the highlight this year.

PHOTO: Janet Watt “I think we’ve only had one bad loss, against Boomers we’re just looking at keep putting these young blokes in if they’re good enough, and hopefully see them come a little better next year and the following years.

“That’s the goal.”

The Savoys have a raft of home games this Sunday at Savoy Park, with the senior men set to play from 3pm while the division one women kick off at 11.20am.

NETBALL 4 Bright suffers close loss on the court ROUND

By NATHAN DE VRIES THE Mountain Maids are yet to claim a win in the 2022 O&K season after another close defeat on Saturday, this time at the hands of Tarrawingee, Bright going down 40-42 on the courts at Pioneer Park.

After a slow start put the home side a goal down by the first break, Bright lifted their game to push ahead to a four goal lead by the half.

Coach Bridget Flint-Chapman said having a deep bench to draw from really helped the Mountain Maids set themselves up for a competitive match.

“It was a hot game, very typical for an Easter match,” she said.

“Luckily we had lots of subs this year with past players coming back and playing, as we learnt last year how hard it was in the heat with not many subs.

“The team really united in the second quarter - we had a great quarter in all positions.”

Tarrawingee started to claw the margin back, with Bright leading by just a single goals heading into the final term.

A lack of intention from the home side saw the lead shift and with momentum favouring their opponents, Bright just couldn’t catch up.

Flint-Chapman said this weekend’s match against King Valley would hopefully end on a

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“In the last quarter we started too slow but really came back with minutes to go - unfortunately it was just too late,” she said.

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Michael Crocker and Ian Ellen on the barbecue.

Ethan Browne

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Easter tennis tournament an ace MYRTLEFORD Lawn Tennis Club’s tent pole Easter weekend tournament was again a smashing success, as hundreds of eager tennis players and fans descended on Myrtleford’s grass and hard courts.

The competition spanned four days, across junior and senior divisions, with spectators lining the fences to take in as much action as they could.

While it took an incredible amount of work from organisers and club members to make it happen, club president Peter Ternes said the event was another massive success, grateful for the kind weather.

BY NATHAN DE VRIES ndevries@ nemedia.com.au

“The first three days were just sensational, then Monday, it was just overcast and dark and threatening skies,” he said.

“We had one 20-minute rain delay, but we pushed really hard and managed to get finished an hour before we should’ve.

“We had a huge crowd stay for the presentation.

“The numbers are basically the same, but we just seem to have a lot more people on

the courts and sitting along the fence line of the caravan park watching.

“It was really busy - our egg and bacon rolls, our lunches, our barbecue, our bar and kiosk did a great trade the whole time.”

For such a prestigious event to be consistently put on by a small country club is an accomplishment, but Ternes said all the thanks go to the extended Myrtleford Lawn Tennis Club family, both locals and visitors.

“We’re only a small club, we’ve only got 110-120 members - everybody has contributed in some way or another either before the tournament, raking leaves,

cleaning chairs, cleaning windows, preparing food,” he said.

“Our members are just sensational and I personally can’t thank them enough, they’re just brilliant.

“We had people who have been coming to our tournament, visitors from Melbourne, coming for the last 10-15 years who stepped up and worked in the kitchen, cleaned the floors for us, worked on the barbecue.

“Where else would you get that?”

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Mountain Men kick 25 behinds in bizarre loss

By NATHAN DE VRIES

BRIGHT’S first home game of the 2022 O&K season delivered mixed results across the football and netball, with the headline seniors’ match against Tarrawingee taking centre stage with a truly unique 7.25 (67) loss to the Bulldogs’ 17.8 (110).

There appeared to be ball magnets hidden in the goalposts for the first half for Bright, with 15 behinds kicked before the Mountain Men found the middle of the big sticks, including six post hits.

Tarrawingee, on the other hand, converted their opportunities quite well, moving from 23 points up at quarter time to a lead of 31 by the half.

Bright coach Paul Harrison said the sheer number of behinds his side scored was unlike anything he’d seen in his football career.

“We probably had 70 per cent of the play in the first quarter and a half, we had the majority of the play but we just couldn’t convert,” he said.

“We actually kicked 15 points before we kicked a

GOAL: Michael Elliot celebrates after booting one of Bright’s seven goals for the match.

PHOTOS: Janet Watt the post six times, and just missed the other times.

“I actually have been thinking about it the last few days or so and I really can’t pinpoint what it is, because we weren’t playing bad football.”

While the Mountain Men shanked shot after shot in front of their home crowd, the Bulldogs capitalised on Bright’s mistakes, and

goal - I must admit, I’ve never, ever played in a game like that before and hopefully never will again.

“It was hard, because it wasn’t as if we were getting bad looks on goal - we weren’t having shots from the boundary or anything like that, they were all gettable goals.

“A lot of them were almost straight in front, but we hit

CONTESTED: Aiden Hoare takes a safe mark over his Tarrawingee opponent. pushed the lead even further.

A final quarter with nine scoring shots for Bright only resulted in four goals, leaving Tarrawingee to take the win by 43 points in front of several thousand screaming footy fans.

“There would’ve been a few thousand people there, it was really good for the club, it sets us up for the rest

OVENS AND KING SENIORS LADDER TEAM 1 BENALLA ALL BLACKS 2 MILAWA 3 GOORAMBAT 4 TARRAWINGEE 5 GRETA 6 BRIGHT 7 KING VALLEY 8 BONNIE DOON 9 MOYHU 10 WHOROULY 11 NORTH WANGARATTA

P 3 3 3 4 4 3 4 3 4 3 4

W 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 0 0

L 0 0 0 2 2 1 2 2 3 3 4

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

B 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0

% PTS 449.55 12 207.58 12 175.80 12 114.11 8 107.45 8 106.25 8 80.30 8 96.52 4 42.00 4 86.19 0 32.79 0

*Ladder correct at time of print from Ovens and King website.

NETBALL SCORES

ROUND 5

A GRADE: Moyhu 18 def by Greta 71; Bonnie Doon 37 def by Benalla All Blacks 45; King Valley 45 def by North Wangaratta 51; Bright 40 def by Tarrawingee 42.

ROUND 5, APRIL 23

B GRADE: Moyhu 45 def Greta 36; Bonnie Doon 53 def Benalla All Blacks 45; King Valley 24 def by North Wangaratta 28; Bright 46 def Tarrawingee 28.

B RESERVE: Moyhu 20 def by Greta 47; Bonnie Doon 59 def Benalla All Blacks 22; King Valley 19 def by North Wangaratta 168; Bright 29 def by Tarrawingee 48.

C GRADE: Moyhu 40 drew with Greta 40; Bonnie Doon 62 def Benalla All Blacks 17; King Valley 24 def by North Wangaratta 28; Bright 25 def by Tarrawingee 52.

U15s: Moyhu 8 def by Greta 28; Bonnie Doon 53 def Benalla All Blacks 10; King Valley 4 def by North Wangaratta 44; Bright 13 def by Tarrawingee 25.

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of the year,” Harrison said.

“The energy was good there was an almighty roar when we kicked our first goal.

“It is disappointing when you have all the locals, plus all the old locals coming back to town and supporting you.

“We didn’t play that bad, but it’s disappointing not to get the win for a lot of those people.”

Nick Lebish, Brad Nightingale and Jake Woods were all on fire across the ground, with Brodie Brain given the tough task of playing on Tarrawingee livewire Frazer Judd, but he handled the situation well.

Tom Mullane-Grant was kept reasonably quiet, coming away with only a pair of majors.

The Mountain Men host King Valley this weekend and, after a few hours spent in front of the goals at training, should be ready to fight.

“We take a lot of positives out of that game as well - reflecting on it, we actually did play fairly good football, we just didn’t convert,” Harrison said.

“I think King Valley have won two games already as well so they’ve obviously improved a lot so you can’t take anyone lightly at the moment.

“It’s sort of unknown.”

The Mountain Men fared better in the reserves match, smashing Tarrawingee 13.10 (88) to 7.4 (46).

Cooper Thomason booted six goals in a cameo performance, supported up the field by Darcy Martin and Ryan Manning.

SCOREBOARD BRIGHT TARRAWINGEE

0.9 2.15 5.2 9.4

3.20 7.25.67 12.7 17.8.110

GOALS: BRIGHT: Thomas Mullane-Grant 2; Sam Buckley 1; Samuel Dalbosco 1; Michael Elliott 1; Daniel Saville 1; Nick Lebish 1. TARRAWINGEE: Lachlan Hansen 5; Will Creed 2; Frazer Judd 2; Ben Ross 2; Daniel Witham 2; jeremy Lawford 1; Nick Sartori 1; Matt Seymour 1; Gavin Urquhart 1.

BEST: BRIGHT: Nick Lebish, Player, Rodrigo Arguello, Player, Paul Harrison, Brodie Brain.

TARRAWINGEE: Nick Sartori, Will Creed, Sam Peters, Player, Danyon Hearne, Daniel Witham.

BONNIE DOON BENALLA

4.2 4.7 6.4 10.5

7.10 8.13.61 14.7 18.11.119

GOALS: BONNIE DOON: Al Bennett 3; Morgan Evans 2; James Law 2; Jayjay Curtin 1; ; BENALLA ALL BLACKS: Lachlan Thompson 6; Lochie Morrison 3; Cody Crawford 2; Riley Moran 2; Chris O’Connor 2; Alistair Jacka 1; Corry Westbury 1.

BEST: BONNIE DOON: Joel Sanford, Patrick Smith, Jayjay Curtin, Trent Smith, Sean Campetelli, Ben Hedin. BENALLA ALL BLACKS: Riley Moran, Cody Crawford, Lachlan Thompson, James Webster, Lochie Morrison, Alistair Jacka.

KING VALLEY NTH WANGARATTA

4.1 9.6 5.3 6.4

9.11 14.13.97 7.9 7.15.57

GOALS: KING VALLEY: Thomas Stewart 4; Connor Shanley 3; Sam Evans 2; William Davies 1; Dominic Dean 1; Brett Sessions 1; Ryan Wait 1; Beau Wheeler 1. NORTH WANGARATTA: BEST: KING VALLEY: Beau Wheeler, Thomas Stewart, Connor Shanley, Sam Evans, Zac Northey, Ned Wilson. NORTH WANGARATTA: Brandon Fitzpatrick, Cooper Matheson, Kevin Clarke, Patrick Kelly, Daniel Williams, Andrew Knights.

MOYHU GRETA

3.1 5.1 7.4 8.5.53 2.6 9.10 14.13 22.19.151

GOALS: MOYHU: Jacob Beattie 4; Matthew Thrum 2; Thomas Stone-Berry 1; Anthony Welsh 1; ; GRETA: Tyler Arrowsmith 4; Callan Burns 4; Joshua Bell 3; Connor McCafferty 2; Mitchell McCarthy 2; Cameron Newbold 2; Luke Arrowsmith 1; Stewart McLeod 1; Luke Minogue 1; Ned Rohrt 1; Bradley Whinray 1.

BEST: MOYHU: Ethan Rooney, Matthew Thrum, Xavier Wales, Matthew Muller, Nick Stewart, Noah Trimble. GRETA: Tyler Arrowsmith, Connor McCafferty, Luke Minogue, Callan Burns, Ned Rohrt, Mitchell McCarthy.

RESERVES RESULTS Moyhu................ 7.6.48 Greta ..............21.4.130 BEST: MOYHU: kiangkai Douangphosay, Zachary Howard, Leroy Dowling, Matthew Dean, Connor Cryer, Liam Semmens.

GRETA: Tom Webster, Osbert Ramage, Samuel Monaghan, Riley Grimshaw, Rhys Djohan, Brennan McCafferty.

Bonnie Doon ......12.5.77 Benalla All Blacks .........

11.6.72 BONNIE DOON: Sam Gunson, Jake Arundell, Paul Diamond, Samuel Bennett, Patrick Revell, Xavier Fox. BENALLA ALL BLACKS: Joshua Hyland, Ayden Amos, Jeremy Hayes, Brendon Smith, Mitchell Dansey, Ahren McNab. King Valley ......13.14.92 North Wangaratta 9.9.63 KING VALLEY: Michael O’Donoghue, Mark Gossler, Robert Lang, Joshua Leitch, Shane Lindsay, Raj Nair. NORTH WANGARATTA: Dylan Cutrona, Corey Dagoli, Blake Marlborough, Tyson Brown, Tyler Gottschling, Hayden Gray.

Bright .............13.10.88 Tarrawingee ....... 7.4.46 BRIGHT: Darcy Martin, Leon Hughes, Kieran Cave, Ryan Manning, Cooper Thomason, Rory Egan. TARRAWINGEE: Ryan Hargreaves, Max Webster, Angus Beck, Dylan Adams, Dan Hogarth, Daniel Everitt.

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HANGER: Austin Wickes takes a screamer in Myrtleford’s demolition of North Albury on Sunday.

PHOTO: Janet Watt

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From back page “Everyone played their role which was the pleasing part, and there were a few players who had standout games like Sam Martyn,” Simpson said.

“Murray Waite continued his form, he’s been fantastic since he got to the footy club, he’s just a reliable strong performer, does everything we ask him, plays different roles.

“Elijah Wales has started the year on fire as well, he’s providing a lot of forward pressure and hitting the scoreboard off the back of it.”

The Saints head over to Yarrawonga this weekend to take on the Pigeons, and with the list moving into prime form, the match is sure to be explosive.

“It’s going to be a good match, so if we don’t bring any intensity and the energy, then the same thing will happen that happened against Lavington.

“Yarra’ are a very strong team, they pressure the ball really well and they score off the back of it.”

It was an even more destructive result in the reserves match, with the Saints winning comfortable 24.17 (161) to North Albury’s 1.2 (8), with Ryley Bouker, Malachi Owers and Will Quirk the leading goal kickers.

In the thirds, Myrtleford got the win again 15.16 (106) to 2.3 (15) with Damon Harrington among the best for the Saints.

MOVE IT UP: Centre Ellie Cooper moves the ball up the court in Myrtleford’s eight goal loss to North Albury on Sunday.

EAGLE EYED: Bec Piazza (left) shot at 100 per cent accuracy in the third quarter with nine goals.

PHOTOS: Janet Watt

Saints downed by eight goals

By NATHAN DE VRIES MYRTLEFORD’S A grade netballers are one win from three matches after a narrow defeat at the hands of North Albury on Easter Sunday, going down 32-40.

The two teams were evenly matched through the first half of the match, with defenders showing their class creating turnovers.

The Saints trailed by three goals at quarter time, but managed to outscore the Hoppers through the second term to be just two goals behind at the half.

A stronger third term brought the scores level heading into the final quarter, but unfortunately

the Saints couldn’t pull off a come from behind win.

Myrtleford coach Tina Way said the pressure across the court was intense.

“We were turning the ball defensively and getting it down the attack, they’d do the same, turn it defensively and send it back down our way to the defence end,” she said.

“It sort of went backwards and forwards, so goals were hard to come by to a degree.

“We know a win feels better than a loss and the girls gave it our all but a few things swung North Albury’s way and then momentum was theirs and the game was gone.”

OVENS AND MURRAY SENIORS LADDER TEAM

P

W

L

D

%

PTS

1

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3

3

0

0

281.53

12

2

MYRTLEFORD

3

2

1

0

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8

3

YARRAWONGA

2

2

0

0

161.82

8

4

COROWA RUTHERGLEN

3

2

1

0

153.54

8

5

ALBURY

3

2

1

0

98.35

8

6

LAVINGTON

3

1

2

0

101.82

4

7

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3

1

2

0

76.88

4

8

WODONGA RAIDERS

2

0

2

0

51.3

0

9

WODONGA

2

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2

0

38.52

0

10 NORTH ALBURY

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2

0

25

0

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played centre the whole game and had good drive and fed into the girls into the circle.”

Myrtleford will look ahead to this weekend’s clash against the Pigeons in Yarrawonga, but a victory will be a tall task to achieve.

“Yarra’s always a good contest, they’ve been good historically forever,” Way said.

“We will have to see how we go, train hard this week and hopefully go out and contest, get our goals in, turn the ball and go as well as we can.”

Myrtleford took wins in the B grade (39-35) and the 17 and under matches (53-49), but fell down in C grade (30-40).

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One of the bigger rounds on the fixture, Myrtleford’s Easter round brought a number of spectators across from the footy to take in the netball, with both first year Saints and established names wowing onlookers.

“There were a fair few down there - it’s always good at Easter in Myrtleford because there’re lots of people around,” Way said.

“Bec Piazza only played the second half due to injuries, so she came on and made an impact in the third quarter and shot nine goals from nine attempts.

“Ellie Cooper would’ve been best on court, she had excellent drive through the centre - she

ROUND 3 ANZAC DAY WEEKEND 23, 25 APRIL SATURDAY YARRAWONGA V MYRTLEFORD SATURDAY 5PM WANGARATTA V COROWA-R’GLEN SATURDAY 6PM LAVINGTON V WANG ROVERS MONDAY ALBURY V NORTH ALBURY MONDAY 3PM RAIDERS V WODONGA

WANGARATTA ROVERS 7.4 12.8 16.12 20.13.133 8.4 13.5.83 WODONGA RAIDERS 2.1 5.4 GOALS: WANGARATTA ROVERS: Thomas Boyd 5; Alexander Marklew 4; Mackenzie Bristow 3; Dylan Stone 2; Brodie Filo 1; Raven Jolliffe 1; Jake McQueen 1; Cody Schutt 1; Joshua Newton 1; Regan Gorman 1. WODONGA RAIDERS: Joshua Cheek 4; Jake Bradshaw 2; Brendan Kantilla 2; Nathan Clarke 1; Will Farrer 1; Connor Taylor 1; Jake Twycross 1. BEST: WANGARATTA ROVERS: Michael Clark, Lukas Webb, Thomas Boyd, Cody Schutt, Raven Jolliffe, Alexander Marklew. WODONGA RAIDERS: Jarrod Hodgkin, Max Beattie, Shane Munro, Mark Whitehead, Joshua Cheek, Jake Hodgkin.

WODONGA WANGARATTA

3.1 3.2 4.2 15.3

4.4 7.6.48 18.8 24.14.158

GOALS: WODONGA: Angus Baker 3; Ethan Redcliffe 2; Alex Smout 1; Oscar Willding 1.

WANGARATTA: Michael Newton 8; Ben Reid 6; Jackson Clarke 3; Callum Moore 3; Fraser Ellis 1; Fraser Holland-Dean 1; Matthew Kelly 1; Daniel Sharrock 1. BEST: WODONGA: Angus Baker, Thomas Johnson, Jacob Barber, Joshua Mathey, Ollie Greenhill, Daniel Wortmann.

WANGARATTA: Michael Newton, Chris Knowles, Jackson Clarke, Matthew Kelly, Daniel Sharrock, Hunter Gottschling.

COROWA R’GLEN ALBURY

4.5 6.8 3.2 6.3

9.10 11.14.80 11.7 12.10.82

GOALS: COROWA RUTHERGLEN: Kaelan Bradtke 3; Jy Lane 2; Hayden Filliponi 1; Jarred Lane 1; Jason Marks 1; Charlie Nastasi 1; Oliver Struve 1; Cameron Wilson 1. ALBURY: Jacob Conlan 4; Lucas Conlan 3; Riley Bice 2; Jeff Garlett 1; Isaac McGrath 1; Mitchell Scott 1. BEST: COROWA RUTHERGLEN: Kaelan Bradtke, Cameron Wilson, Bailey Pirnag, Damien Wilson, Jy Lane, Jack Schilg. ALBURY: Michael Duncan, Lucas Conlan, Jacob Conlan, Isaac Mcgrath, Jessy Wilson, Alex Jones.

MYRTLEFORD NORTH ALBURY

5.6 10.10 19.13 22.19.151 1.1 4.2 5.2 5.4.34

GOALS: MYRTLEFORD: ; Ryley Sharp 4; Kurt Aylett 3; Matthew Munro 3; Elijah Wales 3; Liam Byrne 2; Riley O’Shea 2; Mitch Dalbosco 1; Sam Martyn 1; Josh Muraca 1; Brody Ricardi 1; Murray Waite 1. NORTH ALBURY: Flynn Gardiner 2; Jack Penny 2; Jack King 1. BEST: MYRTLEFORD: Sam Martyn, Elijah Wales, Murray Waite, Callum Crisp, Daniel Roche, Matthew Munro NORTH ALBURY: Will Maclean, George Godde, Ryan Polkinghorne, Jack Penny, Grady Nigsch.

YARRAWONGA LAVINGTON

3.6 5.8 1.2 5.6

7.9 12.9.81 9.11 10.15.75

GOALS: YARRAWONGA: Mark Whiley 3; Ryan Bruce 1; Brayden Coburn 1; Zechariah Cuppens 1; Ryan Einsporn 1; Nicholas Fothergill 1; Tim Lawrence 1; Jackson Meade 1; Brandon Symes 1; Harrison Wheeler 1. LAVINGTON: Aidan Cook 3; William Glanvill 2; Darcy Smith 2; Aidan Johnson 1; Jake O’Brien 1; Corby Robertson 1. BEST: YARRAWONGA: Leigh Masters, Harrison Wheeler, Player, Mark Whiley, Jye Cross, Nicholas Fothergill. LAVINGTON: William Glanvill, Aidan Cook, Adam Butler, Tom Hargreave, Benjamin Ashley-Cooper, Tim Hanna.

RESERVES RESULTS Wodonga Raiders forfeited to Wangaratta Rovers Wodonga ................... 13.9.87 Wangaratta ................. 7.6.48 BEST: WODONGA: Noah Spiteri, Ethan Ritchie, Kade Mimmo, Harry Kitching, Angus Geddes, Kade Brown. WANGARATTA: Lachlan Bray, Braeden Marjanovic, Joshua Smart, Daniel Boyle, Marcus Battin.

Corowa Rutherglen ...... 5.5.35 Albury ......................10.10.70 BEST: COROWA-RUTHERGLEN: William Seymour, Matthew Wilson, Jamie Seymour, Jordan Eyers, wil Julian, Luke Backhouse. ALBURY: Jamison Scott, Bailey Hodgson, Hogan Quinn, Jake Elias, Max Bruton.

Myrtleford ..............24.17.161 North Albury .................1.2.8 BEST: MYRTLEFOPRD: Mitchell Botter, Ryley Forrest, Anthony Laspina, Nicholas Ferguson, Will Quirk, Ryley Bouker. NORTH ALBURY: Robbie Murray, Jack Drummond, Spencer Jones, Nicholas Lockhart, Luke Boothey, Connor Bradbury.

Yarrawonga ............17.11.113 Lavington .................... 5.3.33 BEST: YARRAWONGA: Xavier Leslie, Matthew Holgate, Tyler Bonat, Jacob Adkins, Reed Bonat, Max Hemphill.

LAVINGTON: Harrison Thomas, Angus Daniher, Alex McMaster, Matt Crawshaw, Jack Takle, Corey McAlpin.

LADDER % 1 Wanga Rovers 264.71 2 Yarrawonga 692.50 3 Albury 170.31 4 Myrtleford 166.47 5 Wodonga 82.76 6 Wangaratta 73.40 7 Lavington 60.00 8 Corowa R’glen 57.34 9 North Albury 4.97 10 Wodonga Raiders 4.27

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Fence jumpers the only dark spot on Easter club day

By NATHAN DE VRIES UNITED Bright Football Netball Club’s first home game of the season attracted a crowd in excess of 3000 to take in the sporting prowess, turning out to support a local club.

However, some individuals preferred to sneak into the match unpaid, spoiling an otherwise exceptional day for the club.

Club president Kristi Hacket said the takings at the gate were down 20 per cent on last year, despite drawing a similarly sized crowd.

“The crowd would’ve been a couple thousand - there were cars all the way around the ground and there seemed to be a few people - I’d say at least 3000,” she said.

“We had a lot of people that surely did not go through the gates.

“We had the markets on and that was all good, that seemed to be fine, but at the top gate where the netball courts, people were just jumping over it all day.

“At one point, we parked a car up there - there is a pedestrian entrance without a gate on it - we had some tape up there initially so they were just walking through that.

“We thought we’d park a car there and block it, and they were climbing over the car to get in, including people with bikes.

“It was ridiculous, so in the end we ended up boarding that up.

“We lost a fair bit off the gate, our gate takings were about 20 per cent down on last year, but it’s just so hard to estimate just how many were there.

“The numbers, based on the gate takings, no wear near reflected how many were there.”

Despite some cheapskates, Hacket said the event was a major success, with glorious weather drawing holidaymakers down to Pioneer Park all day.

“It was fairly constant all day - from 9am, there were just streams of people coming through for that, then even a bit later it never really died down, as such, so it was fairly constant,” she said.

“The weather turned it on so we were pretty happy with that.

“It was pretty good just to see people out and enjoying themselves, creating that good atmosphere for country footy.”

Bright play home games again this weekend against King Valley, and while the crowds may not be as large as the Easter weekend, there are sure to be eager supporters cheering on the Mountain Men and Maids.

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TENNIS TOURNAMENT LOCAL player Vincenzo Paglia warms up for his match in the Myrtleford Lawn Tennis Club’s annual Easter Tournament. Report and photos on Page 28.

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Smashing Saints Myrtleford thump North Albury Hoppers by 117 p points in front of bumper p Easter crowd

By NATHAN DE VRIES

MYRTLEFORD senior footballers bounced back from last round’s loss in spectacular fashion in their Easter Sunday match against North Albury, demolishing the Hoppers by 117 points in front of the Saints faithful, taking the win 22.19 (151) to 5.4 (34).

The Saints came out strong with a five goal opening term, before pushing the margin from 29 points at quarter time to 44 by the half.

While the scoreboard showed a one-sided match, Saints cocoach Dawson Simpson said North Albury forced a few changes to be made at the half time break.

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“We didn’t have it all our way for the whole game,” he said.

“I thought we had a really good second quarter, they were really strong around the contest and got some ball going their way, and we had to swap what we were doing a little at half time.

“They were getting us a little on the outside so we had to tighten up on our outside coverage.

“They were also making it a real fight at the stoppages so we had to lift our game.”

The Saints’ intensity was on show across the field, outclassing and outperforming the Hoppers at nearly every instance.

As the lead blew out to 95 points with one quarter left to play, Simpson said the Easter crowd which surrounded the field

started to relax a bit. bit “The sting went out of the game after half time so they were actually a little bit quiet, I thought,” he said.

“It was funny, everyone was just relaxing having a nice time rather than being on the edge of their seats watching a game where they were cheering really hard.

“It was good to have so many there, we really appreciate the support and it was fantastic to get a good win in front of a good crowd.”

Ryley Sharp led the way on the scoreboard for the Saints with four goals, supported by Kurt Aylett, Matthew Munro and Elijah Wales (three each).

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GOALS: MYRTLEFORD: ; Ryley Sharp 4; Kurt Aylett 3; Matthew Munro 3; Elijah Wales 3; Liam Byrne 2; Riley O’Shea 2; Mitch Dalbosco 1; Sam Martyn 1; Josh Muraca 1; Brody Ricardi 1; Murray Waite 1. NORTH ALBURY: Flynn Gardiner 2; Jack Penny 2; Jack King 1. BEST: MYRTLEFORD: Sam Martyn, Elijah Wales, Murray Waite, Callum Crisp, Daniel Roche, Matthew Munro NORTH ALBURY: Will Maclean, George Godde, Ryan Polkinghorne, Jack Penny, Grady Nigsch.

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