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THUMBS UP FOR NEW HELIPAD A NEW helipad opened at the Porepunkah Airfield on the weekend will bolster emergency service and firefighting access. Welcoming the new addition were (from left) Porepunkah CFA member John Pryor, Hayley Payne from the National Emergency Management Agency, CFA member Ed Rozitis, Porepunkah Airfield Association secretary Owen Jourdian and CFA member Colin Bertuch. Story page 6 PHOTO: Brodie Everist

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AN Ovens resident is lucky to be alive after his vehicle slid off an icy section of the Great Alpine Road and came to rest almost 150 metres down the steep embankment near Hotham Heights last Friday evening.

Three Bright SES crew members descended the slope to help rescue the driver from his vehicle, in what was a multi–agency operation requiring police, Mount Beauty CFA, Har-

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rietville Rural Fire Brigade, Mount Hotham–Dinner Plain CFA, the High Angle Rescue Techniques team from Wangaratta Fire and Rescue, Ambulance Victoria, and the Mount Hotham Ski Patrol.

The road was blocked for around six hours and Senior Sergeant Doug Incoll, of

Bright police, said the man was transported to Wangaratta hospital.

He was later taken to a Melbourne hospital where has undergone several surgeries to treat serious injuries, including broken ribs and a broken pelvis.

Alpine Spirit Coaches owner Chris Bonacci posted on the police Facebook site that the driver involved in Friday’s incident was a senior snow driver with his company who was

making his way back home for the weekend when he fell victim to the “freak accident”.

Mr Bonacci, on behalf of his company and the man’s family, thanked all emergency service personnel who attended and assisted in the rescue.

“Our driver is now in safe hands in Melbourne because of your efforts and hard work,” he posted.

Mr Bonacci said yesterday that the man “is

expected to make a full recovery, but it will take a long time”.

Snr Sgt Incoll implored motorists to drive to conditions and use proper judgement and patience when driving on the Great Alpine Road.

He said Friday’s incident was the third vehicle accident in the Alpine Shire in only five days.

“In all of those accidents they (drivers) could have easily been killed,” he said.

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Myrtleford grandstand soon to be demolished

BY BRODIE EVERIST beverist@ nemedia.com.au

THE Myrtleford Showgrounds grandstand is due to be demolished in coming months following a council notice of condemnation.

Chairperson of the Myrtleford Recreation Reserve Committee, Allan McGuffie, said the committee had sorted tenders for the demolition, and the successful tenderer had been notified and will start work when weather permits.

Mr McGuffie said the committee is disappointed the iconic grandstand has to be demolished, but it is no longer safe for public use.

He said the floor of the judges box is rotten and the grandstand no longer meets building codes, while costs of restoration are too high.

“We have to be the responsible body and we’re elected by from the community to oversee all maintenance and welfare out there,” he said.

“A big part of our job is to make sure everything’s safe for the public.”

Mr McGuffie said the building has been inspected by council

RODEO READY: A 1959 photo of the rodeo committee with the judges box in the background.

FENCED OFF: Former rodeo committee president Greg Robbins hopes the Myrtleford Showgrounds grandstand will be replaced and is particularly disappointed the judges box will also be demolished. PHOTO: Brodie Everist and a representative of the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP), and both recommended the building be removed.

DELWP, which appointed the committee to manage the reserve, will be providing assistance for the grandstand to be demolished.

Mr McGuffie said the company contracted to demolish the grandstand has agreed to save any timber

that is still usable, but much of it is no longer sound.

Both the seating area and the judges box are to be removed, however the committee will ensure the signage is saved and reerected.

According to Mr McGuffie, plans to replace the grandstand are currently in their infancy, but the committee hopes to establish a multi-purpose facility that can be used for the rodeo and other events.

Golden Spurs Rodeo committee member Darren Murphy said the committee is working with the Myrtleford Recreation Reserve committee to keep the judges box for this year’s rodeo.

He said they hope to see the grandstand rebuilt into a multi-user building, including first aid facilities, an office, and bathrooms.

Former rodeo committee president Greg Robbins was less certain of the need to demolish the grandstand,

and hopes it will be replaced.

“I would have thought it hadn’t ended its use-by date yet,” he said.

“I think it’s tragic, and I would just hope one day something can be done to replace it.”

According to Mr Robbins, local identity Frank Johnson was behind the establishment of the Myrtleford Rodeo and the building of the grandstand.

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SPECIAL ATTACTIONS - Wood Chop - Charlie the Shearer & children’s free shearing competition.

- Alpine Regional Horsemen’s Association Team Penning - The Stockmens Challenge

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Bushfire Recovery Mini Expo Snake Busters Vintage Engines & Cars Rides and Entertainment Show Bags Food stalls Whip Cracking Flashiest Farm/B&S Ute

the rodeo committee for 17 years.

Myrtleford Lions’ records show the club ran the rodeo from 1986, taking over from the Myrtleford RSL, but they also partnered with the Apex Club from 1992-94.

Mr Robbins, speaking in a personal capacity, particularly hoped the judges box would be retained for historical importance.

“If that goes it will be a tragedy,” he said.

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Celebration of local youth Awards recognise g range g of achievements

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE ALPINE Shire celebrated its young people this month, with the annual youth awards last Friday.

Around 150 people gathered at the Bright Community Centre to recognise and celebrate the 45 young people from across the Alpine Shire who were nominated for their academic, sporting and artistic achievements, and for their contributions to the community or workplace and for their endurance and persistence.

The 2022 awards also saw the inaugural Proud and

Deadly award, recognising young First Nations People as champions of their culture and community.

Alpine Shire mayor Sarah Nicholas said the quality of nominations was extremely high, and showed a spirit of determination and perseverance in all nominees.

“It’s wonderful to have such a wealth of talented and community-minded young people in the Alpine Shire,” she said.

“Every nominee deserves to be recognised for their achievements - it was ex-

tremely difficult for the judges to select only one winner for each category.

“The small but dedicated youth awards committee worked tirelessly to plan and deliver the evening, which was lots of fun, and a great showcase of local young talent.”

The awards are supported each year by community groups and local businesses, each sponsoring an award category.

Cr Nicholas said this sponsorship ensures the awards are a whole-of-community

celebration of youth.

“What a great way for local people to acknowledge the value that young people have in our community,” she said.

The 2022 Alpine Shire Youth Awards winners were: • Academic - Sam Rossato from Marian College, Myrtleford; • Community - Myrtleford Scout Group; • Endurance and Persistence - Taleah Elkington from Myrtleford P-12 College; • Proud and Deadly - Sa-

hara Giles from Myrtleford P-12 College; • Rural - Taylah Geddes from Myrtleford P-12 College; • Performing Arts - Davide Genero from Marian College, Myrtleford; • Sport and Recreation Thomas Cappelllari from Marian College, Myrtleford; • Visual Art and Media Johanna Bryan from Bright P-12 College; • Workplace - Kaidan McPherson from JB Plumbing and Excavation.

The Alpine Shire Youth Award for 12 - 16 years was awarded to Maddison Pas-

Consultant engaged on sport and recreation plan

Pilot killed as plane crashes in dense bushland INVESTIGATIONS are underway into the circumstances of a crash which claimed the life of a pilot of a light aircraft, which went missing shortly after leaving Mount Beauty Airport last Sunday.

Authorities said the 42-year-old male pilot and sole occupant took off from the airport in his single-engine Jabiru 230 around midday headed for Wollongong, with his last known contact made at 12.41pm.

An alert was raised around 2pm when the pilot failed to arrive at his destination and an extensive ground and aerial search was launched, led by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), with a focus being rugged terrain between Mount Beauty and Corryong.

Victoria Police’s aviation unit located the light plane shortly after 10am on Monday in dense bushland west of Lucyvale, about 30 kilometres east of Tallangatta.

Police said the terrain is vastly inaccessible by ground units, so they were yesterday working with the police Search and Rescue Squad and Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) to access the site and recover the deceased at the scence.

Victoria Police have said they will work with the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash.

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE

WELCOME DONATION: Myrtleford & District Agricultural & Pastoral Society Inc. committee members (from left) Amy Kirk, Debbie Geddes and Michelle Hunt with Commonwealth Bank Myrtleford customer banking specialist Sally McCallum.

Community donation to help agricultural show MYRTLEFORD’S Commonwealth Bank branch employees have donated $500 to Myrtleford & District Agricultural & Pastoral Society Inc. as part of a nationwide community donation program.

The Commonwealth Bank said it is committed to driving positive change within the communities in which it serves to make a difference locally and for all Australians.

As part of this, the bank has again pledged to donate a further $400,000 nationally, to recognise those organisations that make a difference to the communities in which they operate.

Each Commonwealth Bank branch and customer-facing team has been allocated $500 to donate to causes important to their local community.

Commonwealth Bank’s Myrtleford branch team voted to support the great work of Myrtleford & District Agricultural & Pastoral Society Inc. “After another challenging start to the year for many communities, this is one small way we can get behind local organisations who continue to do good work within our community,” Commonwealth Bank Myrtleford branch manager

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The Alpine Shire Youth Award 17-21 was awarded to Amaya Chula, from Bright P-12 College.

These two young people demonstrate a breadth of community involvement and endurance as well as excelling in their own fields of interest.

Guests at the awards were entertained by the music of Rex Stringer from Harrietville, dance performance

by Emily Masin from Myrtleford and the stories of guest speaker and adventurer, Leo Lambers.

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Isabelle Byrne said.

“We are pleased to support Myrtleford & District Agricultural & Pastoral Society Inc. “In particular, the way the organisation brings not only our local community together but also attracts other communities in our area.

“We found community involvement was one of the many declining impacts of COVID 19 but we hope the Myrtleford Show can bring people together with some enjoyment along the way.

“So it’s great to be able to support them in this great work.”

ALPINE Shire Council has awarded a contract for engagement of a consultant to deliver the Sport and Active Recreation Master Planning of Pioneer Park in Bright, Mount Beauty Sports and Education Precinct, and Myrtleford township.

Council awarded the contract to GroupGSA for $226,300 at its meeting earlier this month.

A Sport and Active Recreation Plan was adopted by council in March 2022 and, through the development of this plan, the three key community locations have been identified as a medium to high priority for master planning to ensure they meet the existing and future needs of the community.

A funding opportunity through Bushfire Recovery Victoria enabled Sport and Active Recreation Master Planning for these locations to be fast tracked.

A tender for the engagement of a consultant to support the delivery of the of the project was advertised in May and the tender documents were downloaded by 29 prospective tenderers with six conforming responses received by the closing date.

Council will engage with the Department of Education and Training to seek alignment during the master planning of the Mount Beauty Sports and Education Precinct.

This project is fully funded by Bushfire Recovery Victoria with no co-contribution of council’s funds required.

You can find the plan on the council website at https://www. alpineshire.vic.gov.au/.

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Swap Meet postponed

By ANDY WILSON THE wet winter and early spring has claimed another annual event as its victim, with this year’s Myrtleford Show n Shine and Swap Meet being postponed until March next year.

The event, which was planned for October 1, was called off due to the Myrtleford Showgrounds being too wet to accommodate so many cars.

Alan Garside, who helps run Rotary’s Swap Meet as part of the event, said organisers will meet again next month to determine a date in March for the event’s return.

“It seems that La Niña has got us again,” Mr Garside said.

“We haven’t staged it (event) for the last two years because of COVID and now it seems the wet weather has made it three,” he said.

“We took a four-wheel-drive vehicle down to the showgrounds to test the surface and almost managed to get it bogged.”

Recent high rainfall has been attributed by the Bureau of Meteorology to the La Niña climate effect, which forms part of the El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) which determines Australia’s year-toyear weather.

Many events have been affected by the Alpine region’s recent rainfall.

Phoebe de Wilt, a meteorolo-

ROAD FLOODED: A section of Standish Street was closed on Monday as high water levels had flooded the road. PHOTO: Brodie Everist

Part of Standish Street floods HAPPY Valley Creek flooded over Standish Street in Myrtleford on Monday after heavy rains overnight, closing a section of the road.

According to Dan Walton, North East duty officer for the SES, minor flooding is expected in the North East, especially in low-lying areas.

He said water is being released from the Lake Buffalo Dam, meaning there may be minor flooding between the Buffalo River and the Ovens River.

He also said they are hoping clearer weather in the next few days will see waterways fall closer to a normal level.

The SES is encouraging community members to check on their neighbours during times of expected flooding and other potential emergencies, to assist with emergency preparation.

“You might be fit and able, but your neighbours might not be,” he said.

Residents are encouraged to check the Vic Emergency app or website for the latest information.

POSTPONED: The Myrtleford Show n Shine and Swap Meet has been postponed from October to March next year. gist with the bureau, said that the Alpine Shire can expect a warmer and wetter spring this year due to the ENSO swing towards La Niña.

“This increases the chances of flooding because we already

have a very wet catchment in that area and the soil’s capacity to hold extra water is very low,” Ms de Wilt said.

“Therefore flooding can result from very little rainfall.

“Because it is the third La

Niña in a row, there has not been any chance for those catchments to dry out and recover.”

Organisers of the Show n Shine will also meet to consider changing the date permanently for future years.

Future land development strategy ALPINE Shire Council is drafting the ‘Your Town, Your Future’ Alpine Land Development Strategy, and is seeking community members and business operators to join a community reference group to inform the document.

Alpine Shire mayor Sarah Nicholas said planning for future growth is essential, and the community holds valuable insight and understanding to help council plan for the future.

“Change can be exciting, but we want to ensure the community is involved in planning for this growth,” she said.

“How do you want to see your town grow?

“It may be more apartments or townhouses in Bright to meet demand for more affordable

housing, or large lifestyle developments in Mount Beauty.

“We might see Myrtleford as a key growth area, or Porepunkah could be a targeted growth zone and eventually double in size.

“There are plenty of options, but we need the community to help us make these choices.”

Council is required under State Government planning policy to maintain 15 years of residential land supply in the Alpine Shire.

Recent census data shows an increased rate of change over the past few years, with little sign of slowing down.

“That makes right now a great time to consider how and where we want to see our communities grow in the future,” Cr Nicholas said.

“’Your Town, Your Future’ will pull together extensive land and development information, and take into account the views of our communities, business operators and experts in the strategic development and planning fields.

“This is a whole-of-community document and we strongly encourage anyone who wants to shape the future of the Alpine Shire to take up this opportunity to participate.”

“Your Town, Your Future” aims to ensure growth and change in local towns is managed in a sustainable way, preserving valued historic, cultural, and natural landscapes for future generations and supporting the wellbeing and prosperity of current and

emerging communities.

Expressions of Interest to join the ‘Your Town, Your Future’ community reference group are now open, and close at 5pm on Monday, September 26.

Community members can learn more and submit an EOI at www.alpineshire.vic.gov.au/ community/have-your-say/landdevelopment-strategy.

Group members will be required to take part in two onehour-long, in-person workshops in mid-October in the Alpine Shire, with some pre-reading required before the workshops.

The wider community will also have the opportunity to complete a survey and attend pop-up consultation sessions to give their views on the land development strategy.

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A ONE-OFF public holiday for the Queen is justified for all Australians.

Queen Elizabeth II has been the one constant in the last 70 years.

She epitomised community spirit and charity.

I support the one-off holiday, however, I would like to see business that open be given tax benefits from the Commonwealth Government and in Victoria the ability for businesses to charge a

higher rate for goods and services that reflects the higher cost of doing business on a public holiday including penalty labour rates.

No business should be forced to open and those that do open be given opportunities to charge appropriately.

Tim McCurdy, Ovens Valley MP

Free TAFE to help fill skills shortage THE State Government is delivering more Free TAFE courses

to build Victoria’s most in-demand industries - with new free courses available in emergency healthcare, mental health, family violence and agriculture in 2023.

What our healthcare system needs right now is more staff to get patients the care they need - and only Labor has a plan to do what matters.

These new TAFE courses build on our work to deliver a world-class health system by making studying nursing free and hiring 2200 paramedics as

part of a 22,000-strong boost to our health workforce.

New courses to be added to the Free TAFE list for 2023 include Certificate III in Production Horticulture, Graduate Certificate in Client Assessment and Case Management - which upskills health and community services workers in the family violence field, and the Diploma of Interpreting (Auslan).

For the full list of more than 70 Free TAFE courses, visit freetafe. vic.gov.au.

Gayle Tierney, Minister for Training and Skills

Savage River review - episode 3: ‘River’ hits the drama rocks

Businesses should be compensated

ABC’s new drama series, Savage River, was partly filmed in the Alpine Shire. Our journalist Nathan de Vries is reviewing each episode.

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THE ABC categorises this series as a drama, and for good reason, because the third episode of ‘Savage River’ ups the interpersonal drama, the mystery drama, and general drama.

The recap - Rachel and the police start picking up clues into Hugh Lang’s murder, Miki sets out on her own investigation, Colleen and Adam are shaken by news Hugh wasn’t who he seemed, and the refugee camp missing person subplot around Laila comes to a head when she makes her return to Savage River.

While Katherine Langford is the lead as Miki, Virginia Gay’s character of Rachel Kennedy is the driving force behind many of the series’ developments.

Her official police investigation, aided by the small-town cop Sgt Bill Kirby (Robert Grubb), juxtaposes brilliantly

by Miki’s own covert investigation into the murder.

The two are working independently towards the same result but with different motivations - Rachel wants to find the truth because it’s the right and just thing to do, while Miki wants to prove to everyone that it wasn’t her.

The show also accurately conveys how small-town gossip circulates, where someone lets slip a small detail they prom-

WHODUNNIT: Katherine Langford as Miki Anderson in ‘Savage River’. ised not to tell, and it spreads like wildfire.

More stunning scenic shots of the glorious Alpine Shire abound, and the Myrtleford Hotel makes a return for exterior shots of Savage River’s pub, but that’s where the positives end.

Any limited-run series with a bulky ensemble cast is bound to feel obligated to make all regular characters feel important, when some of them just feel shoehorned in.

We get a few scenes of some

of our main cast, perhaps just to fulfil contract obligations, when the scenes don’t service the larger narrative.

Some 20 actors are listed on IMDB as appearing in every episode, and to make them all feel important and impactful is a tall task for any screenwriter.

Speaking of writing, the dialogue is at times quite disappointing, with many 180 turns and needless arguments or decisions seemingly made just to create character conflict

and drama to be resolved going forward.

Nick and Kevin are still the absolute worst.

With the series at the halfway point, the final three episodes are sure to focus in on the murder plot and hopefully tie up all loose ends, but with this many narrative threads blowing in the wind, it’s an upstream battle.

‘Savage River’ airs Sunday at 8.30pm on ABC Tv and ABC Iview.

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Slight increase in crime, but below state average

By BRODIE EVERIST ALPINE Shire’s criminal offence rate has increased slightly since last year, but remains well below the Victorian state average.

According to Crime Statistics Victoria, the Alpine Shire recorded 546 offences in the 12 months from July 2021 to 2022 - slightly up from the 531 offences recorded in the same period last year.

There has also been a slight increase in the offence rate per 100,000, meaning the change cannot be solely attributed to population change.

The shire recorded 219 property and deception offences over the past year, a significant increase compared to July 2020-21, and

above the shire’s 10-year average of 199.2 property and deception offences each year.

Bright-based Alpine cluster commander Senior Sergeant Doug Incoll attributed the increase from last year to COVID-19 and the associated lockdowns lowering that type of crime between July 2020-21.

He said most property and deception offences are short-lived opportunistic crimes, and can be committed by people from out of the shire, pointing to a spree of carrelated thefts from people from the Wangaratta area.

“They’re generally short lived instances, they’re not protracted crime that occurs week in week out,” he said.

Snr Sgt Incoll said many thefts

are from vehicles, and reminded residents to lock their vehicles and remove all valuables.

“Most of the vehicles that were stolen from were trading vehicles,” he said.

“They’ve got 1000s and 1000s of dollars worth of tools in the back of their utes - make sure they’re insured and everything’s locked up and, if they can, park them off the street.

“People really do have to take responsibility for their own property, equipment and security as much as they can.”

Family violence order breaches have increased steadily from a low of 18 breaches in 2017, rising to 102 in the 12 months to July this year nearly a fifth of all criminal offences in the Alpine Shire.

However, Snr Sgt Incoll said the figures are increasing because more breaches are being reported, not because family violence is increasing.

“Police are determined to hold perpetrators of family violence to account, and victims of family violence have got a lot more confidence in Victoria Police,” he said.

“It’s in the top three priorities, if not the highest priority in Victoria Police at a state level, to reduce family violence.”

Snr Sgt Incoll was pleased with the Alpine Shire police record, pointing toward the 49.8 per cent arrest and summons rate for criminal offences recorded over the last year, with only 27.1 per cent of offences unsolved.

Myrtleford Show drops entry prices in show of goodwill

By BRODIE EVERIST THE Myrtleford Show will have cut prices this year, both in a show of goodwill to the community and because of a government grant to boost COVID-19 recovery.

The show committee has lowered the entry price for adults and concession/seniors from $15 to $10, and $10 to $5, respectively.

Children will have free entry to the event thanks to the ‘Children Entry COVID Recovery Grants’ program, funded by the Victorian Government.

Show society president Deb Geddes said the drop in adult prices was a gesture of goodwill to the community in recognition of the rising cost of living and the show’s absence over the previous two years.

“With the price of everything going up we thought we’d do something,” said Ms Geddes.

The schedule for the show has also been released, with a range

Farmers’ market turns six

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE MYRTLEFORD’S much loved farmer’s market is celebrating its sixth birthday this Saturday with fresh produce, live entertainment and multiple giveaways.

Coordinator Louise Benini said it will be a great event after not being able to celebrate for a few years.

“The market was established

by TAFCO six years ago in September so we’re really excited to celebrate,” she said.

“We’re looking forward to welcoming spring as well.

“There will be lots of fresh produce and really it’s a celebration of our producers because they put in so much hard work and show up every month to share their produce.

“We’re going to have giveaways every 15 minutes from 9.30am as vouchers for our stalls so that will be great, so hang around for those.

“You can go present them at the stall you’ve drawn and enjoy some nice products on us.

“Our live music, Cat Magic, will be performing as well.

“We hope to see everyone come down and celebrate with us, a big thank you to out regular customers over the years who continue to show up.”

The market will be held in the Myrtleford Piazza this Saturday from 8.30am to 12.30pm.

• See more What’s On events on page 22 today of today’s edition.

Weather stops skating comp HARD AT WORK: Myrtleford Show Society president Deb Geddes (left) with committee member Liz Salmon and secretary Lis Meehan.

PHOTO: Brodie Everist of entertainments available at the October 22 event.

Special attractions include the wood chop, Charlie the Shearer and a children’s free shearing competition, Alpine Regional Horsemen’s Association team penning, the stockmen’s challenge, a bushfire recovery miniature expo, snake busters, vintage engines and cars rides, show bags, and whip cracking.

There will also be competitions

for family pets, needlework and crafts, cooking, jams and preserves, cattle, poultry, horticulture, farm produce and photography.

Cattle stewards for the show attended a biosecurity webinar earlier this month with members of Agriculture Victoria to address concerns around foot-and-mouth disease.

Ms Geddes said the protocols are mainly around identification

and recording the livestock that enter the show on the day.

The committee is also looking forward to the upgrading of the AW Richardson pavilion at the showgrounds, to make the inside of the pavilion more weatherresistant.

More details on the upgrade will be provided at the show.

This year will be the 75th annual show since the attraction began in 1947.

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Airfield open for helicopters

By BRODIE EVERIST THE Porepunkah Airfield emergency services helipad was officially opened last Saturday, with representatives of emergency services, Alpine Shire Council and local clubs in attendance.

According to Owen Jourdian, secretary of the Porepunkah Airfield Association, the helipad provides a safe landing place for helicopters at all times of the year, whereas helicopters previously landing on the ground had risked becoming bogged.

He said the helipad will help transfer ambulance patients to helicopters, and it is also designed to handle heavy firefighting helicopters.

“It’s been engineered to be strong enough for all sorts of future use,” he said.

Hayley Payne, from the National Emergency Management Agency, said the helipad increases preparedness for natural disasters and emergencies, including bushfires, floods and medical evacuations.

“It’s going to be such a wellutilised and vital piece of infrastructure for the Alpine Shire,” she said.

Albury-based civil engineer Tim Schilling, project manager for the building of the helipad, said it was a straightforward project, with no significant delays except for weather.

The helipad was constructed

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GOOD TIMES: (From left) Doreen and Michael Worton with Bright SES members Russell Maunder and Nathaniel West.

UNVEILED: Alpine Shire mayor Sarah Nicholas and Porepunkah Airfield Association secretary Owen Jourdian unveiled the helipad plaque together.

ALL SMILES: (From left) John Mauchline, secretary of the Bright Remote Controlled Modelling Club, with Porepunkah Airfield Association vice president Earl Pike and associate member Eleanor Pike. tion at a cost of around $70,000, with funding from the Federal Government’s Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants Program.

According to Mr Jourdian, who spoke at the event, the airfield is used for a range of different activities, including general aviation, sports aviation, gliders, ultralight trikes, paragliding and radio-controlled models.

“All of these forms of aviation require respect from each of the types and the users to cohabitate safely, which I’m pleased to say happens,” he said.

“It’s really nice that we can we can come down here and see all these different types of aviation occurring, when the weather is better, in harmony.

“The airfield is a place of social connectedness.

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“It’s a place where you can come at any time of the day without restriction and seek friends and seek people.”

Mr Jourdian also said the airfield is a tourism gateway for visiting pilots.

“We have visiting pilots fly in, they leave their plane for the day, overnight or for a weekend, and they bring their income to the Alpine Shire,” he said.

ALPINE Shire Council has amended its governance rules for council meetings to accommodate electronic attendance by councillors and the public.

The Local Government Act (LGA) 2020 was amended during the pandemic to allow councils to meet via electronic media during lockdown.

Those temporary measures were repealed on September 2, 2022, and after this date each council in Victoria was expected to amend its governance rules to allow councils to hold meetings by electronic means.

No public submissions were received by the council on the matter and so the rules were adopted at council’s meeting this month.

Other changes in the rules require the election of the mayor and deputy mayor to be undertaken by an absolute majority of the council, abolishing the previous process where lots were drawn in the case of no majority or a deadlock.

Voting can also be conducted via electronic remote attendance.

Meetings can be held with the flexibility of attendance either in person or remotely, and council has provision under the new rules to implement these when their systems can allow for such ‘hybrid’ meetings.

Despite the new amendments to the LGA act, council must endeavour to meet in person “wholly in person where possible before electronic attendance is considered”.

Councillors are required to apply to the council to request attendance by electronic means.

Helen Havercroft, council’s director of corporate performance, insists that personal attendance should be prioritised.

“While we used live streaming because the public gallery was closed during COVID, technology is not for everyone yet,” Ms Havercroft said.

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Businesses prepare for extra long weekend

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE IT will be business as usual for many in the Alpine Shire’s tourism sector over this long weekend.

Bright Chamber of Commerce president Scott Brandon said this time of year is usually busy, so he doesn’t expect tomorrow’s national public holiday to mourn Queen Elizabeth II, cou-

pled with Friday’s state AFL grand final public holiday, to drive much more visitation.

He said the chamber have surveyed local businesses and many will be open for the two days.

“Some will have reduced hours and there are a couple not opening on those days due to staff shortages and the increased wages involved, but it’s a minor-

ity,” Mr Brandon said.

“The extra day does put a lot of extra strain on business having to pay much higher wages.

“Overall, this period has high visitation anyway, with school holidays and the long weekend, so it won’t have as much impact and doesn’t necessarily drive extra visitation.”

Myrtleford Chamber of Commerce president Jim Van

Geet said visitation and business should pick up in town over this long weekend.

“It’s been a bit quiet with the usual winter lull but now with good weather the visitation, and consequentially business, will pick up,” he said.

“Looking to the past, there’s always more visitation with the long weekend so in talking to different local traders we know it will be

much the same as before.

“Hospitality venues will be open and paying the extra fees which they’re not happy about it, but it is what it is, but essentially all other businesses not hospitality related will be closed and taking advantage of the extra long weekend.”

Mt Beauty Chamber of Commerce president Glenys Peacock said this weekend

was a busy one every year for the town.

“I think as far as tourism goes it was going to be busy anyway with school holidays and a long weekend,” she said.

“Most businesses in the past usually stay open for the tourism, and the caravan park is booked up, but I think they were anyway before the Thursday holiday was announced.”

Locals share their sympathy through condolence book for the Queen

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THE Myrtleford Library has opened a condolences book for the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The book will be available until this Friday for locals to sign and express their sympathy to the Royal family.

The Office of Prime Minister and Cabinet has made arrangements for all condolence books to be sent to Buckingham Palace as well as placed in the national archives from where they will be used in future displays in the nation’s libraries.

Susie Fibbiale from the Myrtleford Library said that pages were added to their book to accommodate numbers that were bigger than expected.

“People have expressed both their sorrow and

gratitude for Her Majesty’s life of service,” Ms Fibbiale said.

She said that the library was expecting even more interest after the Queen’s funeral, held on Monday.

Myrtleford mother and daughter, Carly and Iza Montgomery, visited the library on Wednesday last week to sign the book.

“Not too many women have been through what she’s been through and still raised a family and led a lot of people,” Ms Montgomery said.

“This is something that my daughter will remember for the rest of her life.”

The library will be open this week from 10am to 5pm and then on Saturday from 9am to 12pm.

Another condolence book is available for signing at the Bright Library.

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LOOKING AT OUR PAST

A night to remember

By JOHN TAYLOR OAM, Myrtleford and District Historical Society Inc. WITHIN two years of the end of another World War, Myrtleford was on a path to recovery.

By 1947, service personnel had returned home and slowly but surely wartime restrictions for households and businesses were being lifted.

Today, senior citizens occasionally recall the restrictions which were in place from 1940, when Commonwealth ID Cards and Ration Books were introduced to enable the fair distribution of essential items which were in short supply during the war.

Included were restrictions applying to clothing and fabric, tea, sugar, butter, building materials, meat, fuel for vehicles and newsprint.

Each Australian adult received a book with coupons, these coupons being exchanged at the time an item was purchased.

Rationing was not applied to offal, rabbit, chicken and wholemeal bread (called the ‘national loaf’), but all other items had a coupon value.

Food rationing would continue until mid-1950 when butter and tea were the last items to be removed from the household ration list.

During 1945, like places everywhere, the Myrtleford district celebrated the victories in Europe and the Pacific at Peace Balls, street marches, picnics and church thanksgiving services.

Anticipation of a post-war return to normal social life was underway.

On July 9, 1947, the popular Queen Competition of the 1930s returned, its primary aim to raise funds for a new war memorial hospital.

This competition ran for six months and featured gala nights, euchre parties, street stalls, old time dances and contemporary-era balls, house parties, juvenile fancy dress parties, amateur hours and variety concerts.

Four queens were the

MYRTLEFORD CATHOLIC DEBUTANTE BALL, AUGUST 1947: Front: Denis Shanahan (page boy), Leveah Weingott and Anna Matassoni (flower girls), Barbara McCormack, Mrs. W. Shanahan, Moira Arter, Mary Matassoni and Carmel Sharpe (flower girls). Back: Doreen O’Callaghan, Josephine Raoss, Marie Bonato, Patricia Pini, Margaret Carroll, Shirley Chambers.

MYRTLEFORD COMMUNITY DEBUTANTE BALL, JULY 1947: Front: Denis Shanahan (page boy), Ruth Bodman (flower girl), Audrey Dean, Mrs. E. Lack, Mrs. J.R. Mummery, Mrs. A.D. Lowerson, Marjorie Wallen, Dorothy Lee (flower girl). Second Row: Mrs. C. McNamara, Joan Brown, Nola Ellen, Alice Crameri, Beryl Murray, Ruth McFadyen, Miss E. McGeehan (secretary). Back: June Briggs, Frances Lowerson, Divonne Briggs, Edith Knaggs, Betty Chalmers, Wilma Wallen, Norma Kneebone.

THE “QUEEN OF MAY”, SEPTEMBER 1952: The ‘Queen of May’ Isabel McGuffie (centre) with her ‘Ladies in Waiting’, Divonne Briggs and Joan Manser, watch maypole dancing at the Myrtleford Show on October 25, 1952.

RATION BOOK & COUPONS, 1947-48: After World War 2, restrictions on purchases by households and businesses would progressively be removed up to 1950. focus of these fundraising activities: Edna Staggard, “Queen of Freedom”; Millie Richardson, “Queen of Ovens & District”; Lily Mitchell, “Queen of The Mountains”; and Frances Lowerson, “Queen of The Services”.

Regular advertisements in the Myrtleford Times urged readers to “join in the fun and build our hospital”.

Advertising space was sponsored by Harry Eames and Co. (a local butcher), J.B. Robertson Pty. Ltd.’s Economy Store and A.E. Norton’s Furniture & Sports Goods Emporium.

Eventually, in January 1948 Millie Richardson, with the most funds raised, was proclaimed ‘Queen of Queens’.

In addition to the Queen Competition, the 1947

winter ball season had commenced in July with the RSL Grand Annual Ball and two debutante balls following one another, one for hospital fundraising and the other for St Mary’s Parish.

Energetic fundraising efforts continued into the early 1950s.

One example of this was hailed by the Myrtleford Times as “The Loveliest Ball of the Year”, held on Monday, May 5, 1952.

Debutantes were presented to state president of the RSL, Mr. N.B. Wilson and Mrs. Wilson, accompanied by sub-branch president Mr. D.G. Browne

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Before a crowd of 500 people, “who until 9.30pm had enjoyed dancing to excellent music played by the Masters of Melody from Albury”, formalities commenced when “two small boys—Leslie Harrison and Billy Rodda, dressed in full evening suits—opened two large gates at the end of Memorial Hall, and eight little girls dressed in white, skipped in and formed an aisle down the centre of the hall for the official party”.

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Wilson and Mrs. Browne with a bouquet of flowers.

Eventually, debutantes and their partners entered the hall via the stage to be presented to the official party, as M.C. Mr. P. Lee called their names.

They then danced the Maxina, “which showed off their lovely frocks to perfection” and after supper they rejoined everyone on the dance floor.

Later, on September 10, 1952 the Annual Spring Ball set the scene for a record breaking agricultural show on October 25.

A feature of the ball, reported by the Myrtleford Times, was “a magnificent portrayal of an English Maypole Dance by 32 girls to complete the grand old English custom at the greeting of Spring”.

PART TWO

RSL DEBUTANTES & PARTNERS, MAY 1952: RSL Deb Ball participants, in order of appearance, at Memorial Hall.

ELAINE McPHERSON & KEITH McDONALD NORA MASON & NEIL MILNE ANNE LEE & KEN WARN BERYL EARL & ERIC EARL MARGARET LEE & BERT RHODES JOAN MANSER & BOB KNEEBONE MARGARET OTTREY & ALEC CRAMERI LORRAINE ELVISH & JOE BIANCO ETHEL LOCK & NICK CROUCHER ISABEL McGUFFIE & BILL FLETCHER ELSBETH JONES & IVAN LEE ANNE DYBALL & JIM MATASSONI MARY COX & BOB TREZISE HAZEL MONSHING & ROB BENNET. Officials for the R.S.L. DEB BALL were: President: D.G. Browne, Secretary: C.J. Trahair, Trainer: Mrs. E. Lack, assisted by Miss M. Morrison & Mrs. C. Lilywhite The 500 ball patrons applauded the dancers, and Miss Isabel McGuffie (escorted by partner Ray Dunstan) was crowned ‘Queen of May’ with a coronet of flowers by Show Society President Mr. A. Richardson.

On show day, the maypole dancers performed again under the direction of Mr. T.N. Robertson, accompanied by the “Queen of May” and her attendants.

Music was provided by Mr. J. Bianco.

There would be many more ‘nights to remember’ in the 1950s, at which good times and funds willingly raised would eventually ensure a new hospital would be dedicated and officially opened on October 11, 1959, in memory of those who served their nation in two World Wars.

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Bright students say auf wiedersehen

By BRODIE EVERIST SIX year 10 students at Bright P-12 College will be travelling to Bavaria this week for a 10-week immersion in German culture.

They will leave Australia this Saturday to live with a host family and attend daily classes at Wirtschaftsschule Alpenland, Bright P-12’s sister school in Bad Aibling, Bavaria, Germany.

Students Kira Mack and Ryley Gilham said they were nervous about the long trip and living with a host family - apparently Kira’s host father is much stricter than her parents.

However, they were excited to see King Ludwig II’s castles, travel to Munich and get the chance to exercise their German skills.

“I think on pronunciation I’m not sure if I’ll get my point across,” Ryley said.

The program aims to en-

courage development in students’ German language skills as well as providing an opportunity to be immersed in another culture.

“The exchange is such a wonderful opportunity for students to improve their German language skills,” teacher Katrina Ciolli said.

“Once immersed in the language, some of the very staged classroom scenarios, such as buying an item at the shop, becomes the everyday norm.

“Students make lifelong friends not only with their host partner and their family, but they also remain connected to some of the new school friends for many years to come.”

While Bad Aibling is only a small town, it is only a couple of train stops west of Rosenheim, a small city, and around 56 kilometres from Munich - both easily accessible with Germany’s transport network.

According to Ms Ciolli, Bright-P-12’s long-term exchange program with the Bavarian school is reciprocal, meaning students live with their host partner in Germany during term four and then host their partner for term one in 2023.

The relationship between the two schools began in 2004 with an email and penpal connection between the language classes at each school before developing into a regular long-term exchange program in 2009.

Bright P-12 students Alison Ciolli, Ryley Gilham, Kira Mack, Ava McKee, Billy Michie and Yannick Paulsen are involved with the current 2022-2023 exchange program.

GOING ON EXCHANGE: Bright P-12 College students (from left) Ryley Gilham, Billy Michie, Ava McKee, Alison Ciolli and Kira Mack with teacher Katrina Ciolli.

Student Yannick Paulsen is already living in Germany and will join the students.

GETTING READY: Bright P-12 College students (above) Ryley Gilham (left) and Kira Mack (right) with principal Jean Olley.

PHOTO: Brodie Everist

Maths day thrills students

By BRODIE EVERIST

FUN AND GAMES: Mr Lorimer-Derham (middle) with year eight students (from left) Cheyanne Weimer, Clara Sellwood, Samantha Schipkie and Lucy Hall.

PHOTO: Brodie Everist

BORING, stress, ashamed, lost.

That’s just a few of the words schoolkids associate with maths when Andrew Lorimer-Derham quizzes them before his workshops.

But after learning his series of mathematical games, they describe maths as fun, challenging and creative.

Years seven and eight Myrtleford P-12 College students were the beneficiaries of his workshops last Wednesday, with many so engrossed in the games they played them over lunchtime.

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the students through a series of mathematical games made to improve problem solving, exercise arithmetic skills, creativity and collaboration.

“With maths - adding, multiplying, subtracting, dividing - all those things are tools, and we don’t celebrate them in and of themselves, we celebrate them because they help us solve problems and help us create,” Mr Lorimer-Derham said.

“If kids want to be employable, if they want to enjoy their life more, creativity is going to be something that’s really powerful.”

Mr Lorimer-Derham also said the games encourage collaboration and teamwork, developing another essential life skill.

“A lot of our work is now col-

laborative, we do it online,” he said.

“You’ve got to resolve conflict - all that stuff comes up when you’re playing games.”

Myrtleford P-12 teacher Lia Mitchell said the school often incorporates games into their teaching, but Mr Lorimer-Derham provided a even wider scope of approaches to maths problem solving.

“It’s important to be able to look at math from a variety of different perspectives,” she said.

“Playing games based on mathematics shows the kids there are many ways of coming up with the same solution or many different ways to problem solve and have fun with maths.”

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Keeping many hands and minds active in retirement

By ANDY WILSON GETTING away from ‘trouble’ at home is one of the key benefits of the Myrtleford Men’s Shed, according to its past president, Kevin Dinneen.

As part of Senior Citizens Month, such organisations that cater for the elderly are being celebrated for their positive impact on the community.

“There’s a terrific camaraderie here and without a doubt it adds positively to your health,” Mr Dinneen said.

“Some of the blokes who would probably get into strife at home because they’d be in the road of the missus come here to catch up with good company instead.”

Most of the members of the men’s shed are former tradesmen and so the creativity on show on any given Tuesday and Thursday is of high quality.

“Because we’re ex-tradies, we like to do a few community enterprises as well as personal projects, and we love to sit around and have a coffee and a yarn,” Mr Dinneen said.

The group meets every second Tuesday for a meal and uses the time to catch up in a larger gathering.

“We can have up to 20 people at a meal, and we even have an original member who relocated to Wangaratta, but because he loves us all so much he comes back to Myrtleford every week just to see us,” Mr Dinneen said.

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UNIVERSITY WITH VISION: Yvonne Tabalotny, Judy Pitts and Jan Mock enjoy planning their “Mad Glasses Tea Party” on October 7.

PLANE SPEAKING: Kevin Dinneen and Barney Gambold enjoy the long chats and creative projects at the Myrtleford Men’s Shed.

PHOTOS: Andy Wilson “It’s a bit of good company.”

Keeping different company away from the woodwork are the more than 170 Myrtleford and district locals enrolled in the University for the Third Age (U3A).

Founded in 1973 in Toulouse in France, U3A has evolved and spread throughout countries worldwide, reaching the Myrtleford community where it is a mainstay of retirement activities.

FINNISH IT IN STYLE: learning how to play the Scandinavian game Finska is one of the ‘courses’ on offer at the University of the Third Age. PHOTO: Andy Wilson The Myrtleford chapter was started in 2018 and secretary Jan Mock said that enrolment numbers have been very good considering the two years lost to COVID. She sees the growth in U3A as a natural transition

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minds engaged as well,” Ms Mock said.

“It is something to look forward to when you’re older.

“There is something on every day of the week, with one student even having a full-time load.”

Yoga, bushwalking, card games, gardening, welding, and Shakespeare appreciation all make up a greater range of ‘subjects’ on offer.

Learning how to play Finska, an obscure lawn game from Finland, has proven quite popular.

U3A participants are required to be over the age of 50 and be retired or semiretired.

The volunteer tutors are drawn from within the group, making the program self-sustaining, and significant resources and spaces are donated from local public organisations, clubs and schools.

Yvonne Tabalotny says that some members have welcomed the program, and the impact it has on individual lives is enormous.

“One of our very active members has said that if it wasn’t for U3A, she’d be sitting at home staring at the four walls,” Ms Tabalotny said.

“She is now meeting people she didn’t even know existed.”

U3A has numerous events organised for the Alpine Shire’s Seniors Festival, including a special Mad “Glasses” Tea Party at the Myrtleford Bowls Club at 2 pm on Friday, October 7.

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PEOPLE AROUND TOWN

Ann Asplin

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Paul (Maso) Mason

How long have you been living here?

I just moved here four months ago from a small town called Rainbow in the Wimmera Mallee to start my new job as a receptionist in the Ovens and Kiewa Veterinarian Hospital.

What do you like about the area?

I love the people. They are really very friendly and there’s a good atmosphere. And of course I love the mountains and the rivers.

Where would you take visitors to showcase the area?

I would take them on walks up the valley and the mountain trails but I can’t name one in particular because there are so many to choose from.

Is there anything you would change about the area?

No, not really. As a blow-in, I think the place is friendly enough and everyone is approachable and they can help you out if you ever need assistance. To most people living in Myrtleford, I would say just keep doing what you’re doing: keep the town very welcoming in a positive way.

How long have you lived in the area?

I moved to Falls Creek in 1985, eventually joining ski patrol, working every winter until I settled in Tawonga South in 2000 - so all up 37 years.

What do you like about living here?

The easy going pace of life, close proximity to the ski resort, the friendly people and wildlife.

Would you like to see any changes or additions?

The area has evolved in the past 37 years and has become a year-round destination. I’m sure it will keep evolving.

What do you do, and what are your hobbies and interests?

I work at Falls Creek. I like to walk around the river with our dog Billy, and visit other communities in the North East.

Where would you take visitors to showcase the area?

I would take them up to Falls Creek, then for a coffee at Honey Bird Coffee Shop and dinner at Templar restaurant.

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What do you do?

I’m a ski patroller and farmer.

What are your hobbies and interests?

Paragliding, sailing and mountain biking.

What do you like about the area?

The mountains. I like the remoteness to some extent.

Where would you take visitors to showcase the area?

Probably first stop would be Mount Buffalo. It’s spectacular, it’s not commercialised and it’s fairly close.

Is there anything you would change about the area?

I think the place is good. I love the tourism, I think that’s doing us a lot of benefits. No, I’m not coming up with anything.

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State’s school maintenance blitz SEVEN schools across the North East are among 111 schools to share in a multimillion dollar maintenance blitz, which includes painting, resurfacing and fixing roofs and windows.

As part of the Term 3 Planned Maintenance Program:  Wandiligong Primary School has been allocated a total of $145,000. This in-

Works ffor Wandiligong, g g, Porepunkah p p primaryy schools cludes $120,000 for high priority maintenance works on the school’s Shelter in Place building and $25,000 for high priority maintenance works around the school.  Porepunkah Primary School has been allocated a total of $10,000 for high priority maintenance tasks.  Edi Upper Primary

School has been allocated a total of $65,000 for high priority maintenance tasks.  Greta Valley Primary School has been allocated a total of $10,000 for high priority maintenance tasks.  Whitfield District Primary School has been allocated a total of $50,000 for high priority repair

and maintenance works.  Springhurst Primary School has been allocated a total of $490,00 for high priority maintenance works on the school’s Shelter in Place building.  Rutherglen High School has been allocated a total of $215,000, for high priority maintenance works on

the school’s Shelter in Place building.

Labor’s Northern Victoria MP Jaclyn Symes said the program will see schools across the state share in $11.24 million for various works, including the repair or replacement of solar power systems.

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Full schedule for Probus club

Council set to lease Tawonga Caravan Park

By BRODIE EVERIST GAPSTED Hall was bustling with activity at the Myrtleford Probus Club’s lunch last Thursday, another of the club’s regular activities in a full calendar until Christmas.

Around 20 people attended the lunch, and the group completed the afternoon with some trivia.

The club was at risk of folding earlier this year, due to the lack of a secretary, but now has many activities planned.

I’m quite happy with the roll up here today,” club president Barry FRIENDS: Barbara Briggs and Jean Walpole at the Myrtleford Probus Club’s Gapsted lunch.

Morey said.

“We’ve got about 34 members now, and 18 or 19 here so that’s pretty good.”

In August the club visited Tantanka Gardens in Eurobin for lunch and to tour the gardens, while in October they will see singer Denis Walters in Wangaratta.

Also planned for October is a walk and barbecue lunch at Myrtleford’s Rotary Park.

FUN: Coral Newlands and Meryl Gervasoni enjoying GOOD TIMES: Probus members Margaret and Frank In November they will their lunch last Thursday.

Lloyd. be visiting a Yackandandah To get involved in the The Myrtleford Probus Club plans have been made yet for strawberry winery, and they have Myrtleford Probus Club call Barry meets at the Myrtleford Bowls anniversary celebrations. planned a December Christmas Club, 6 Lewis Avenue, Myrtleford, Morey on 0438 572 712.

“Getting the old ones out to lunch in Whorouly.

Membership is open to anyone the first Monday of every month enjoy themselves is what’s it’s all Next year will be the club’s who is retired or semi-retired. at 10am. about,” Mr Morey said.

30th anniversary, though no firm

Submissions sought on Tawonga draft plans ALPINE Shire Council is inviting public submissions on the draft Alpine Better Places Tawonga concept plans.

Part of the plan focuses on pedestrian circulation and crossing points on the Kiewa Valley Highway, carparking on the Kiewa

Valley Highway adjacent to the Old Tawonga Store, and playground shade trees and natural elements.

Council will be sending another survey to Tawonga residents on the detailed designs for a last round of community feedback,

schedule in opening 100 new schools by 2026, with 75 new schools opening between 2019 and 2024 - ensuring every student can access a great local school and a quality education no matter where they live.

“This investment ensures schools across the North East are safe and comfortable giving our students the best possible settings to learn and thrive in,” she said.

before the final design is adopted by council at a future meeting.

Residents can complete the survey online or complete a hard copy of the survey and return it to the Mount Beauty Library or council’s Bright office before October 19.

By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE ALPINE Shire Council is proposing to award a 21 year lease for the management of the Tawonga Caravan Park at next month’s council meeting.

The proposal comes after an Expression of Interest process was conducted in June.

For more information or to make a submission on the proposal, contact council manager of facilities Sarah Buckley on 5755 0555.

Submissions close at 5pm on Tuesday, September 27.

Roads and carpark construction work began this month at the caravan park is expected to be completed by the end of next month.

The upgrade works include a realignment of the park entrance for larger vehicles and caravans, a loading/waiting bay for check-ins, a roundabout, visitor and check-in carparking, and footpaths and ramps connecting with the new office/ kiosk building.

Council awarded the contract for $151,627 (GST exclusive) to construction company Jackson’s Earthmoving Pty Ltd for the project earlier in the year.

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Finding Elvis

BYO racquet or loan available from the club.

Time: 9.00am – 12.00pm Where: Bright Tennis Club, Coronation Avenue Cost: $2 includes morning tea.

More information: brighttennisclub@gmail.com

Presented by Victorian Seniors Festival, Finding Elvis with Michael Hogan, brings you the all-time favourite music of Elvis Presley and revisits a by-gone era when Elvis was King.

Free Transport is available from Bright, Myrtleford and Mount Beauty Time: 8.30am – 1.30pm Where: Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre Cost: $10 Bookings Essential: WPAC box office 5722 8105 or online https://wpacc.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/77380 U¾s«Â»±¾ÈĘ ±±¢ « ÂĘ Â «È s¤öĘ5755 0555.

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Mount Beauty Men’s Shed.

Come and see, come and try.

Speak to our members about the benefits of being part of the National Men’s Shed Association Time: 10.00am – 2.00pm Where: 2 Tennis Court Avenue

In the Alpine Shire The Victorian Seniors Festival is proudly celebrating 40 years in 2022. The 2022 Festival recognises and celebrates older people’s resilience over the past two years.

This October there are thousands of events across the state for you to get along to. Pick up a copy of the Victorian Seniors Festival Guide at Council offices, libraries, neighbourhood centres and Coles supermarkets for information on activities in Melbourne and across the State or check out the 2022 Festival online calendar www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/festival

8 Days of Free Travel for Victorian Seniors Card holders.

Victorian Seniors Card holders can get out and explore metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria on reserved and unreserved V/Line services during the Festival with FREE TRAVEL from Sunday 2 October to Sunday 9 October.

Simply carry your Seniors myki and Victorian Seniors Card with you on public transport, and touch on and off as usual. You won’t be charged. On regional services that don’t use myki, just show your Victorian Seniors Card to the conductor or bus driver.

You need to reserve a seat on long distance V/ Line trains and some coaches. To book a seat on V/Line Services requiring reservations call 1800 800 007.

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Wednesday 12 Movie and Morning Tea: Ticket to Paradise

Tuesday 4 Mount Beauty Tennis Club – Over 50s Tennis For all players 50+. Come and join us for a hit and make new friends. BYO racquet.

Time: 9.00am – 10.30am

Myrtleford Bowls Club Come and Try Day Bring your smile and enjoy our hospitality Equipment provided. Flat soled shoes must be worn.

Time: 10.00am – 2.00pm Where: 6 Lewis Ave, Myrtleford

Wednesday 5

Starring Julia Roberts and George Clooney. A divorced couple team up and travel to Bali to stop their daughter from making the same mistake they think they made 25 years ago.

Time: 10.00am Where: Sun Cinema Bright Cost: $13.50 for Seniors Card holders and 65+ Bookings Essential: visit Sun Cinema Box Office or online at https://sunbright.com.au/tickets/

Thursday 13 Mount Beauty Alpine Leisure Group Open Door Session Help us to celebrate Senior’s month. Come and meet new people and become socially active through group activities and outings and find out about My Aged Care.

Light refreshment provided. No need to book.

Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm Where: Lakeside Community Centre, Mount Beauty

Hidden Treasures History Tour Learn about the history of Myrtleford. Leaving from Bright, we will travel to Myrtleford and discover the hidden treasures that make Myrtleford unique.

Time: 9.00am – 12.00pm Bookings Essential: Use the Eventbrite QR code or visit your local library to reserve your place.

Thursday 6 Myrtleford Men’s Shed All visitors welcome. Speak to our members about the benefits of being member of your local Men’s Shed.

Time: 10.00am – 2.00pm Where: 161 Standish St, Myrtleford

Friday 7 Rose Garden Morning Tea Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre.

Time: 11.00am – 12.00pm Cost: Free Bookings Essential: info@mountbeauty.org.au or 5754 1166

Mytleford U3A - Mad Hatters Glasses Tea Party Time: 2.00pm Where: Myrtleford Bowls Club Cost: $10.00 Bookings Essential: u3amyrtleford@gmail.com

Monday 10 Bright Alpine Leisure Group Open Door Session Help us to celebrate Senior’s month. Come and meet new people and become socially active through group activities and outings and find out about My Aged Care.

Light refreshment provided. No need to book.

Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm Where: Bright Uniting Church Hall (enter via Burke St)

Tuesday 18 Myrtleford Men’s Shed Come and Try

Come and Try Abseiling at Mount Buffalo 9.30, 12.30 & 3.30

All visitors welcome.

Speak to our members about what we do and the benefits of being a Men’s Shed member.

Time: 10.00am – 2.00pm Where: 161 Standish St, Myrtleford

Participants can challenge themselves with amazing abseiling adventures suitable for first timers and beginners.

Cost: Free Bookings Essential: www.bit.ly/3Duczhn

Bright Bowls Club Come and Try Day Free sausage sizzle lunch followed by a social game.

Instruction available for first timers. All welcome.

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Wednesday 19 Meet the Author - Eliza Henry-Jones Celebrated author of ēPs¤ÈĘs« ĘP¢ «Ĕ and other novels. Hear about her journey as an author.

Time: 10.30am Time: 2.00pm Where: Bright Library Where: Myrtleford Library 14 Ireland St - 5755 1540 20 O’Donnell Ave - 5751 1591 Seating is limited so reserve a place directly with your local library.

Thursday 20 Upper Ovens History Tour Learn about the history of the gold diggings.

Leaving from Mount Beauty, we will travel to Harrietville and Wandiligong to look at the Chinese diggings and history.

Time: 9.00am – 12.00pm Bookings Essential: Use the Eventbrite QR code or visit your local library to reserve your place.

Meet the Author - Eliza Henry-Jones Celebrated author of ēPs¤ÈĘs« ĘP¢ «Ĕ and other novels. Hear about her journey as an author.

Time: 10.30am Where: Mount Beauty Library 61 Lakeside Ave - 5754 4305 Seating is limited so reserve a place directly with your local library.

Friday 21 #learn1thing

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Building digital skills. Come and connect with an online trivia game and morning tea.

Time: 10.00am-12.30pm Where: Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre Bookings Essential: info@mountbeauty.org.au or 5754 1166 Cost: Free

Myrtleford U3A Come and meet Local Ranger Paul Mock

Myrtleford Alpine Leisure Group Open Door Session

Mount Beauty Tennis Club Over 50s Tennis.

For all players 50+. Come and join us for a hit and make new friends. BYO racquet.

Time: 9.00am – 10.30am

Monday 17 Hydro History Tour Learn about the history of the Kiewa Valley Hydro Scheme. Leaving from Myrtleford, we will travel to Mount Beauty, Bogong Village and visit the Clover Arboretum.

Time: 9.00am – 12.00pm Bookings Essential: Use the Eventbrite QR code or visit your local library to reserve your place.

Monday 24 Myrtleford Seniors Picnic Collect your free picnic lunch from one of 3 local eateries and join us in Jubilee Park to enjoy entertainment from Edvardo, the singing waiter. Bring a chair and your friends.

Time: 12.00pm – 2.00pm Where: Jubilee Park, Myrtleford Bookings Essential: Use the Eventbrite QR code or visit your local library to reserve your place.

Tuesday 25 Mount Beauty Seniors Picnic Collect your free picnic lunch from a local eatery and make your way to Federation Square, Mount Beauty to enjoy the wonder that is Edvardo, the singing waiter. Bring a chair and enjoy the hospitality.

Time: 12.00pm – 2.00pm Where: Federation Square, Mount Beauty Bookings Essential: Use the Eventbrite QR code or visit your local library to reserve your place.

Wednesday 26 Bright History Walk Discover the hidden gems in and around Bright with a guided walking tour.

Time: 9.30am – 11.30am Bookings Essential: Use the Eventbrite QR code or visit your local library to reserve your place.

Bright Seniors Picnic Collect your free picnic lunch and make your way to Howitt Park where you can have a caricature created by Ink by OZ and take it home.

Time: 12.00pm – 2.00pm Where: Howitt Park, Bright Bookings Essential: Use the Eventbrite QR code or visit your local library to reserve your place.

Thursday 27 Myrtleford Landcare AGM with Guest Speakers Time: 6.30pm AGM 7.00pm Speakers Helen Robinson, Glen Johnson & Alpine Shire Council. Living with cats and wildlife - cat owners responsibilities.

Where: Myrtleford Anglican Hall.

Bookings: 0448 983 109 to register or use the QR code and complete the survey.

Free Coffee and biscuits Time: 2.30pm Where: Myrtleford Lawn Tennis Club Rooms For more information: u3amyrtleford@gmail.com

Help us to celebrate Senior’s month. Come and meet new people and become socially active through group activities and outings and find out about My Aged Care.

Light refreshment provided & no need to book.

Time: 10.00 – 12.00 Where: Myrtleford Senior Citizens Centre.

Sunday 23

Bright Croquet Club Open Day

Saturday 22 Come and Try Abseiling at Mount Buffalo 9.30, 12.30 & 3.30 Participants can challenge themselves with amazing abseiling adventures suitable for first timers and beginners.

Cost: Free Bookings Essential: www.bit.ly/3Duczhn

Upper Ovens Valley Landcare Group A gentle guided walk through one of our Bush regenerations projects along the Ovens River.

Note: this activity will not go ahead if it is raining.

Time: 2.00 – 4.00pm Where: Meet at the FIELD DAY sign on the Mount Buffalo Rd, 700m from the Porepunkah roundabout Cost: Free 8±¾ Ę « ±¾ªsÈ ±«ö Yvonne Ward 0438 000 612

Here is your chance to learn the game of croquet.

Everyone is welcome and all equipment is provided, please wear flat soled shoes.

Time: 9.00am – 3.00pm Where: Bright Croquet Club, Burke Street Cost: Gold coin donation for sausage sizzle lunch.

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Friday 28 Myrtleford U3A – Lifeball Here is your chance to learn this amazing activity.

Game followed by a light luncheon. Wear sturdy shoes Time: 10.30am Where: Sports Stadium (Myrtleford Show Grounds)

Mount Beauty Tennis Club – Over 50s Tennis.

For all players 50+. Come and join us for a hit and make new friends. BYO racquet.

Time: 9.00am – 10.30am

Sunday 30 Alpine History Open Day Why not make a day trip visiting local museums, local cafés and wineries.

Myrtleford Old School Museum ?» «ö 2.00-5.00pm 29 Elgin Street, Myrtleford

Bright Museum ?» «ö 2.00-4.00pm Railway Avenue, Bright

Kiewa Valley Historical Society Museum ?» «öĘ10.00am-4.00pm Free Entry Mount Beauty Visitor Information Centre 31 Bogong High Plains Road

Mount Beauty Community Resilience Picnic Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre, CFA, SES, Parks Victoria, Ambulance Victoria, Red Cross, Community Fireguard and KCC joining forces to present a great day for community to connect and build resilience. Children’s Activities.

When: 10.00am – 1.00pm Where: CFA Station, Lakeside Avenue 8±¾ Ę « ±¾ªsÈ ±«öĘ5754 1166 or info@mountbeauty.org.au

FITNESS ACTIVITIES õĘ ¾ ĘUs×±« sĘ?ÍÈ ±±¾Ę È« ÂÂĘ ½Í »ª «ÈĘ ¤s  Tawonga Pioneer Memorial Park Tuesdays 11th, 18th, 25th October 2022 Time: 10am – 11am Bookings Essential: Maureen Ryland 0437 366 982 or maureen.ryland@alpinehealth.org.au õĘ ¾ Ę8±Í«ÈĘ sÍÈÝĘ?ÍÈ ±±¾Ę È« ÂÂĘ ½Í »ª «ÈĘ Classes Rotary Park Tuesdays 8th, 15th and 22nd November 2022 Time: 10am – 11am Bookings Essential: Maureen Ryland 0437 366 982 or maureen.ryland@alpinehealth.org.au õĘ8±Í«ÈĘ sÍÈÝ÷Ę8ݾȤ ±¾ ÷Ę ¾ ÈĘIs¾¢ĘLÍ«ÂĘ- Every Saturday 8am õĘ$s¾¾ ÈÖ ¤¤ Ę$s¤ Ę8s¾sÈ ±« 2 October www.harrietvillehalfmarathon.com õĘI¾s«sÝsªsĘķĘ s« sÂĘ8sÂÈ ¾ ¤s 9 October www.brightyogaspace.com

LOCAL EVENTS õĘïë¾ Ę8ݾȤ ±¾ ĘP ±×Ę22 October www.themyrtlefordshow.com.au õĘ ¾ ÈĘP»¾ « Ę ÂÈ Ös¤ 24 October – 1 November www.brightspringfestival.com.au õĘ8±Í«ÈĘ sÍÈÝĘd¾ È ¾ÂĘ ÂÈ Ös¤ 15 October www.mountbeautywritersfestival.com õĘ ¾ ÈĘ8s¢ Ę&È÷Ę s¢ Ę&È÷Ę ¾±×Ę&ÈĘ8s¾¢ È 15 October, 9.00am, Howitt Park, Bright õĘ8ݾȤ ±¾ Ę ¤ sĘ8s¾¢ È 8 October, 8.00am, 29 Elgin Street, Myrtleford õĘ8±Í«ÈĘ sÍÈÝĘ ±ªªÍ« ÈÝĘ8s¾¢ È 1 October, 9.00am Corner Hollonds Street and Kiewa Crescent õĘ ¾ ÈĘ ¾ Ö č&«Ę « ªs 21 October www.brightspringfestival.com.au õĘ ¾ ÈĘP»¾ « Ę ÂÈ Ös¤Ę21 October to 1 November www.brightspringfestival.com.au õĘ8ݾȤ ±¾ Ę s¾ª ¾ÂĘ8s¾¢ È 22 October, 8.30am www.myrtlefordfarmersmarket.com.au

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Find out what events and activities are happening near you by visiting the Alpine Shire Events Page. www.alpineshire.vic.gov.au/events

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News from Upper Kiewa Valley

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

THE school holidays are here and if you’re wondering what to do to occupy the children here are a couple of events happening in our area that might be fun.

‘Mad as the kids library class’ is a creative drama workshop for kids aged six to12 years.

No previous drama experience is needed.

The class will explore drama games, confidence and trust development, creative movement and stage craft.

Classes run for 75 minutes at

Mt Beauty Library on Thursday, September 29 from 2.30pm.

The library is also running ‘Springtime Crafts’ (fun with gliders) for kids aged five plus on Tuesday, September 27.

Bookings for both events are essential - phone 5754 4305.

THE Mt Beauty Writers Festival next month will have a variety of authors and personalities appearing, offering something for everyone.

One of the highlights will be prolific author Roland Perry,

speaking on his latest memoir Bradman vs Bodyline.

Roland met Bradman on a few occasions and this memoir is a great read, even for non cricket lovers.

The special guest appearing on stage with Roland will be actor Gary Sweet, who played Bradman in the Bodyline TV series.

These two will conduct a very informative session that will be most entertaining.

Gary will give an insight on what it’s like to prepare for an acting role on a real life person,

and other roles he has played in his long career, from The Sullivan’s to Mystery Road.

Gary has won two Logies, for his role in The Sullivan’s, and Police Rescue when he played popular Steve (Mickey) McClintock.

All authors and personalities are looking forward to meeting their readers at the festival, which is on Saturday, October 15 from 9am to 5.30pm at West Peak Hotel in Mt Beauty.

To book and view the program visit www.

mountbeautywritersfestival. com or visit the Bright Book Shop and Mt Beauty Hardware and Drapery store.

Not to be missed, it’s not often we have such a group of talented people in our midst.

Other writers who will be in attendance include: Chris Hammer (crime), James Phelan (thrillers and young adult fiction), Chris Manfield (cookery), Lee Christine (crime), and local writers including Carly Nugent, Amelia Mellor, and childrens’ writer Jarrod Paine.

Kids ham it up with the pro’s

By ANDY WILSON MORE than 100 students from local Catholic schools took part in an exciting performing arts festival in Myrtleford last Wednesday, featuring workshops with the Australian School of Performing Arts (ASPA).

The festival, called Sandhurst Arts on Show, was staged at the Education Myrtleford Performing Arts Centre (EMPAC) and involved students from St Mary’s Primary School, Marian College Myrtleford, and St Joseph’s School Beechworth.

Students and teachers worked with ASPA to prepare for the festival and have been practising in their school settings over the past two terms.

Education officer for the arts, Claire Spinelli from Catholic Education

Sandhurst, said the workshops provide an opportunity for schools to perform rehearsed and prepared repertoire to showcase their drama skills.

“Performance is an integral aspect of Sandhurst schools, and ASPA is well established to expose and engage students in the choral arts,” she said.

“Since its inception in 2009, the program has expanded to incorporate Sandhurst Arts on Show.”

The high-energy event included singing, dancing, drama and choral performances.

Michaela Janssen has been an instructor with ASPA for five years and says the contribution to regional schools is why she is involved.

“I love coming into schools in these areas and bringing the arts,

something that was so integral to my upbringing,” she said.

“I love seeing what it does for the kids, watching them engage with things that they don’t get a lot of opportunity to do otherwise.”

The APSA program also provides resources to inspire teachers.

Jane Sartori, a performing arts specialist at St Joseph’s School in Beechworth, has used the opportunity to write a drama piece for her students.

“We are using all the ASPA material and their songs, to actually write a play around them,” she said.

“They are phenomenal at providing us with performing arts resources.

“Our kids have been rehearsing this all term and are fully engaged.”

HAMMING IT UP: Tash Findlay from the Australian School of Performing Arts puts Kobi Lips from Beechworth through his acting paces.

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Comprising of 95 acres of clean grazǣȇǕ ɯǣɎǝ Əȇ ƏɎɎȸƏƬɎǣɮƺ ˡ ɮƺ ƫƺƳȸȒȒȅً ɎɯȒ ƫƏɎǝȸȒȒȅ ɯƺƏɎǝƺȸƫȒƏȸƳ ǝȒȅƺ‫ٮ‬ stead.

The original homestead showcases its high ceilings, original kitchen, Ɏǝȸƺƺ ƫƺƳȸȒȒȅɀً ƫƏɎǝȸȒȒȅً ɎȒǣǼƺɎً ƏȇƳ ǼȒɖȇǕƺ ȸȒȒȅ ɯǣɎǝ Ə ƫɖǣǼɎ‫ٮ‬ǣȇ ˡ ȸƺȵǼƏƬƺِ Áǝƺ ƺɴɎƺȇɀǣȒȇ ƫȒɎǝ ƬȒȅȵǼǣȅƺȇɎɀ Ɏǝƺ original home and has created an additional open plan kitchen, living/dining

area along with separate formal lounge. xƏɀɎƺȸ ƫƺƳȸȒȒȅ ǔƺƏɎɖȸƺɀ Əȇ ƺȇɀɖǣɎƺ and large BIRs, study also a part of the extension with BIR’s.

Ensuring year-round comfort with refrigerated heating/cooling along ɯǣɎǝ ƬȒȅƫɖɀɎǣȒȇ ǝƺƏɎƺȸِ The veranda wraps the extended ƏȸƺƏ ƏǼǼ ȒɮƺȸǼȒȒǸǣȇǕ ƫƺƏɖɎǣǔɖǼǼɵ ƺɀɎƏƫ‫ٮ‬ lished gardens and farmland. Áǝƺ ǔƏȸȅ ǣɀ ƫȸȒǸƺȇ ǣȇɎȒ ‫ ׎׏‬ȅƏǣȇ ȵƏƳ‫ٮ‬ docks with multiple holding paddocks, ɯǝǣǼɀɎ ɀɎȒƬǸ ɯƏɎƺȸ ǣɀ ɯƺǼǼ ɀƺɎɖȵ ƫɵ Ə ƫȒȸƺ ɎȒ ƏǼǼ ɎȸȒɖǕǝɀ ƏȇƳ Ȓȇƺ ƳƏȅِ Other features enhancing this prop-

erty include great shedding for hay, machinery, and storage.

RȒȸɀƺ ɀɎƏƫǼƺɀ Əȸƺ ǣȇ ǕȸƺƏɎ ƬȒȇƳǣɎǣȒȇ ɯǣɎǝ ƫȸǣƬǸƺƳ ˢ ȒȒȸً ǝȒɎ ɯƏɎƺȸ ɀƺȸɮǣƬƺً tack room along with a great wooden round yard. !ƏɎɎǼƺ ɵƏȸƳɀ ƏƳǴȒǣȇ Ɏǝƺ ǝȒȸɀƺ ɀɎƏƫǼƺɀ with crush, race and access to front holding paddock.

Properties of this size and location Əȸƺ ƫƺƬȒȅǣȇǕ ǣȇƬȸƺƏɀǣȇǕǼɵ Ƴǣǔˡ ƬɖǼɎ ɎȒ secure, if you are currently in the market for a grazing opportunity with a renovated home in a tightly held disɎȸǣƬɎ Ɏǝƺȇ ƫȒȒǸ ɵȒɖȸ ǣȇɀȵƺƬɎǣȒȇ ɎȒƳƏɵِ

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| Auction Friday 16th September 2022, 1pm onsite

Location | 397 Lyons Road, Tarrawingee

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Thursday 29th September 9.30am start onsite - 12.00pm start Auctions Plus Back Bargooga Road, Berrigan (Property Sold)

Items available on Auctions Plus and on-site - sale begins 12.00 pm Case Axial flow 8230 AFS, 2013 model, 3262 engine hrs, 2598 rotor hrs, tyres 70%/90%, pre harvest service by O’Connor’s Shepparton, 800/70 R38 drive tread, VF 620/70 R26 steer, 40ft 2152 draper front cross auger, steer ready, trimble looms & wiring in; 2015 Case 340 Magnum 480/80 R50 rear dual tyres, 480/70 R34 front, 4991 engine with 3pl quick hitch, steer ready; 372 receiver & nav controller; Goldacres G4 Cropcruiser 4030, 30m boom, 3TS rapid fire, 2WD, 2015 model, wheels 18.4-38 R1, 2669 engine hrs, serviced @ 2500hrs, Trimball steering plus field IQ, Raven 4400 monitor; Horwood Bagshaw air seeder, 10.5m, 10 3¼ inch spacing, Single shoot, Press wheels, RFM harrows & Berrigan harrows, Cart – 6000ltr dual shoot with small seed box with auger, Electric drive bar, one up 2020, Controller too, RFM rotary hoe; Sterling Truck 2003, 500hp, 341,000km, prime mover; B-Double tipper trailers x2 (unit), – 1x Byrne , 1 x Tefco; Acco 2350e Grouper truck with integrated bin, tipping divided, 240 Cummins motor; 9 speed Eden, remote shoot; 779,000 kms; Registered Vic; 1980 Mercedes Benz 911 fire truck with diesel fire pump, unreg, 88,444kms; Mitsubishi 1980 FM215 18ft tipping tray with grain bin & stock crate, unreg, 682,793kms; Case MXU135 tractor, 5000hrs, loader, hay forks & bucket; Chamberlain 306 Champion tractor; Phillips canola front with trailer; RK Macey field bin, 22 tonnes; Weswil chaser bin, 18 tonnes with spout; 70 tonne motler bin, 2019 model; 1070 swing away “Brandt” auger; 56 plate Big Dog disc; Chamberlain 24 plate disc; Chamberlain 22 plate disc; Horwood bagshaw 60ft hydraulic harrow bar; 10ft John Berend Slasher; Fuel tank, 1100ltr petrol & electric pump; Fuel tank 2500ltr with electric fuel pump; TWP slimline wool press; Mitsubishi Triton 2019, 18,400kms, NSW reg (CV91HJ); 1983 Toyota Landcruiser, unreg, 322,435kms; Jaguar E-pace D180 2018, 51222km, unreg with roadworthy; Steel House frame with plans (2 beds); 1940s Lister Blackstone diesel generator; 2 x Furphy tank; Asco wool scale; Oaten hay x 280 big squares 170 tonnes, 8x4x3; Canola hay x 50 big squares 30 tonnes; ZE143N boat – ski boat, 19ft with 200hp mariner motor with all ski gear; 2011 Gold acre sprayer 8500 lit 33mm boom, new pump , isobus, good condition; Massey Ferguson 2270XD purchased new 2021. Only done one season, 5000 bales.

Baler is a current model, has scales, moisture meter and a hay guard. Had a full end of season service, ready to go.

Items available on-site only - sale begins 9.30am and continues in the afternoon Farm, Plant & Machinery: Spreader super; Windrower; John Deere D140; International 3.5 24 plate disc; John Shearer 33ft wide liner; 40ft cultivator; 4 x hay racks; 6x4 trailer; Goldacre x2 tray mates 200ltr; Goldacre 100ltr; Tyres; Southern Cross single cylinder diesel motor; Bumper bar F150; Tray back Mitsubishi utes x3; Old motors; Trailer; Cement mixer; Sunshine gates; Wheels; Old harrows; Rolling hoes; Howard bag saw tynes; Windmill pieces; Grainline sheep weigher; Short steel posts; Wire spinner; Rims; Old air compressor tank; Fuel tank, 1000ltr with pump; Car stands; Tins; Pressure washer; Signs; Assorted nuts/ bolts/ bearings/ tools; Chainsaw Stihl 629; 12V winch x2; Yamaha YFM350 ER 4 wheel; Scrap steel; Reel & nozzle; Cement mixer; Ramps; 120m air reel; PTO shaft 540 RPM; Drag chain; Jumper leads; Bin stand; Auger, 40ft x 9” no motor; Rotary hoe; Sheep feeders; Drum & pump; Honda CT 200; Concrete trough; Sprinkler riser with disc; Bin; Pine posts; Drums; Polypipe; Welder EMF; Press; Irrigation pipe 12m; Troughs; Wool press, Morton Baker electric press; Spike roller 3M; Pipe spinner; Ramps; Irrigation stops; Bolt cutters; Feeder bins x 2; Vicon rotor flow RSXL, 3000ltr PTO; Generator Pencil auger; Mud guard linkage for tractor; Coolamon stubble harrows 40ft; Fencing stays; Harrows; Barbed wire; Assorted gates; Wire; Case wheel spacers; Farm trailer; Hay rake; Ripper; Tanks; Shuttles; Fuel tank, 2250ltr; Grinder; Shearing plant; Air compressor; Tin; Lamb marking cradles; Pressure washer; Lamb bar; 35 bag sheep feeder; ex guide 250.

Household: TV cabinet; Eskys; Gun cabinet; Tables; Fridge; Golf clubs; Wheel barrow; Garden items; Side tables; Stools; Side bench; Record player; Chairs; Couches; Sideboards; assorted China; Artwork/Prints/Mirrors; Bed frames; Dressers; folding bed; Garden chairs; Trolley; Meat safe; Garden Bench; Bikes; X9 Ford Falcon hub caps; Dog kennels; BBQ; Swing set with slide; Garden Trailer Animals: Male Kelpie, 18 mths, Good yard & paddock worker; 8 very quiet Alpacas

Outside Entries A/c Est GM Martin Farm, Plant & Machinery: Woodchipper; Pipe fitting; Motor bike sprayer; Scooter; Generator SINCRO EW 200AC; Wire spinner; Trailer; Tools/ Sundries/Pulleys/ Blocks; Air compressor; Tool bench; Welder; Drag chain; Wheelbarrow; Wool table; Press Baler; Firefighter pump; Pope fridge; Bar fridge; Goldacre 3PL sprayer; Massey Ferguson combine; Massey 35; Trailer 6x4; Chain; Diesel generator; Solar pump & panel; Disc mower; Wheels; Fill Rite 2275 chemical batcher; Hoses; Pavers; Gates – sunshine and others; Saw bench; Conveyer belt rubber; Cement mixer, industrial self-propelled with motor; Water cart 750ltr; 29 Tyne Massey Ferguson scarifier; Mobilco hay elevator, small bale; Rubber tyre trolley suit combine; Pipes, aluminium; Harrows; Auger, Mobilco 32ft x2, 16hp motor Household: Composter; Mower, ride on Rancher 2242; Push mower; Circular saw; Ladders; Electric pressure washer; Assorted power tools; Lounge chairs; Dining table; Sideboards; Beds; Dressers; Desk; Filing cabinets; lounge furniture; Chesterfield couch Some pictures available for viewing at www.corcoranparker.com.au or on our Facebook Page.

Terms of Sale: EFT, Cash or approved cheque on day of sale, I.D required: Bidding number system will apply.

For further details contact: Vendor: Simon 0428 763 253 / Finn 0467 224 448 or Agent: Cameron 0419 578 309

TIMING IS EVERYTHING: Should you sell your home in summer, spring, autumn or winter? What’s the best time of day to sell? How should you sell your home, privately or by auction?

When is the best time to sell your home at auction?

THERE are no hard and fast rules to timing an auction, but leaning on the expertise of those within the industry who have learned from years of observation will help you identify how your property might perform in different seasons, days of the week and even times of the day.

What time of year is best to sell your home?

“The property market in Sydney is seasonal,” says Nicky Cadry, director at BuyEast Buyers Agency in Sydney. “School holidays and public holidays are major factors that are taken into account when marketing a property for sale.”

Holiday periods, especially school holidays over summer and the depths of winter, tend to see people organising trips or being less inclined to make ȅƏǴȒȸ ˡȇƏȇƬǣƏǼ ƳƺƬǣɀǣȒȇɀ ƳɖȸǣȇǕ Ɏǝǣɀ period.

They are traditionally seen as the quietest times of the year in the property market. This can play to a vendor’s advantage, however, if supply remains low and your property becomes…well, hot property.

Aiming for this outcome can be risky if the number of properties on the market stays high and demand remains low, which may see your property passed in or with few attractive bids.

Outside of these quiet periods, there are usually points in the year where more activity occurs on the market, ɯǝǣƬǝ ȅƏǸƺɀ ǣɎ ƺƏɀǣƺȸ ɎȒ ƫƺ ƬȒȇˡƳƺȇɎ that your property will sell above your reserve.

“There are two strong selling seasons we see in the eastern suburbs — one around March and the other in October,” says Nicky. “Both periods generally have good weather and are not in school holidays. Auctions in these two months are generally strong and have plenty of buyers circulating.

“As buyers agents we love buying homes in these months, but we also look for the quirky, odd auctions that come up when other buyers are away or overseas, this is one strategy we use to buy at a discounted price for our clients.” !ȒƏɀɎƏǼ ǝȒȅƺɀ ɎƺȇƳ ɎȒ ƫƺȇƺˡɎ ǔȸȒȅ sales during the warmer months, as potential buyers can get a sense of the lifestyle of being near the coast by inspecting a home with open windows, ȵǼƺȇɎɵ Ȓǔ ȇƏɎɖȸƏǼ ǼǣǕǝɎ ƏȇƳ Ə ˢȒɯ Ȓǔ Əǣȸ through the home.

Winter can be a good time to present other types of properties by relying less on natural light but to use various lighting techniques and textural additions to create a visually warm and inviting home for potential buyers.

What day and time should you auction your home?

In Victoria, many homes are sold on a Saturday, and usually during the morning. This is why it can be handy to use a buyers agent or to bid over the phone, as it frees bidders up to be at more than one auction at once so that they do not miss out on a property if they can’t seƬɖȸƺ Ɏǝƺ ˡȸɀɎِ The vast majority of properties are sold on the weekend and most on Saturday. This makes sense because most people are working midweek and Saturday is usually a free day. This means that auctions on a Saturday are best for vendors as well, as they attract the most people and can generate the most activity during the auction as a result of ‘auction fever’.

There are auctions held midweek, ɯǝǣƬǝ ƫƺȇƺˡɎ ɎǝȒɀƺ ɀƺǼǼǣȇǕ ƏȵƏȸɎments the most. Fewer bidders (as it is midweek) can see competition falter during midweek auctions, which can affect overall clearance rates. For Nicky Cadry, the opposite is true, with midweek auctions constituting a large number of properties for sale.

“In the eastern suburbs, auctions are generally held in local auction rooms after 6pm on a weekday evening. These ƏɖƬɎǣȒȇ ȸȒȒȅɀ ɎƺȇƳ ɎȒ ˡǼǼ ɖȵ ȷɖǣƬǸǼɵ Əɀ they conduct up to ten auctions per night there. The crowd creates a buzz, the auctioneers are excited and the atmosphere is great for selling high-end properties.

“Alternately, we see on-site auctions on a Saturday mid-morning. These are good when the property is special and the buyers can tend to get more emotional if they are at the property when bidding. These on-site auctions are not great if parking at the property is difˡƬɖǼɎً Ȓȸ Ɏǝƺɵ Əȸƺ ǝƺǼƳ ɎȒȒ ƺƏȸǼɵ ǣȇ Ɏǝƺ morning.”

If you plan an auction too early in the morning, you risk getting low numbers at your auction. However, mid-to-late morning auctions are ideal, especially in the warmer months, with clearance rates during this period of the day being their highest compared to the afternoon.

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Lifestyle in Whorouly

Perfect Location

Convenient Lifestyle

3267 Snow Road, Whorouly

60 Green Street

31 White Post Road, Everton

• Spacious family home on approx. 4.97 Ac

• Very neat stand-alone 2 bedroom brick unit

• 3 bed, master with ens. & private balcony upstairs with stunning views to Mt Buffalo

• Central location close to City Centre,

• Updated central kitchen with electric oven and stove, dishwasher and large pantry

• Open plan kitchen, dining & lounge room

• Great family entertaining room with large open fire overlooking solar-heated pool

• Evaporative cooling and gas heating

• 27,000L rainwater tank, 5kw solar, large powered shed and multiple paddocks

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• Modern 3 bedroom brick veneer family home • Set on 4179m2 approx. in Everton, 18km from Beechworth & 24 km from Wangaratta • Master bedroom boasts an ensuite & WIR, built in robes included in bedroom 2 & 3 • Electric appliances and hot water system • 4.2kw solar system, wood heater, ducted evap. cooling plus split system air conditioner • Impressive 9m x 9m shed with concrete floor, power & remote roller doors plus double remote lock up garage

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Central Charm 5 Vernon Road • Charming 3 bedroom weatherboard home • Updated kitchen with walk in pantry, soft close drawers & stainless steel appliances • Polished floorboards greet you at the entry through to kitchen/meals • Gas heater plus split system air conditioner • Renovated bathroom & laundry, restumped, re-wired & re-plumbed • Garage/shed with remote roller door, carport, secure yards & established gardens

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FOR SALE $370,000

FOR SALE $810,000

FOR SALE $455,000

WEB ID 3475598

WEB ID 3478141

WEB ID 3478060

WEB ID 3476245

West End Renovator

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20 Sloan Street

33 Esmond Street

21 Morrell Street

• 3 bedroom brick veneer home 434m2 in classic West End position • Located close to Wangaratta West Primary School, parks & Muntz St shopping strip • Ducted evap. cooling & gas space heater • Generous sized living space • Full bathroom with separate bath & shower • Single garage

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3 bedroom family home on a 664m2 approx.

Open plan kitchen, adjoining meals/dining Formal North facing lounge room Separate second living area Gas heating & reverse cycle heating/cooling Paved alfresco area Carport with additional space for a trailer Secure shed/garage with power

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• Renovated 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home • Split system heating & cooling

• 4 bedroom brick veneer home in popular West End location, first time offered for sale

• Gas cook top with electric oven

• Updated kitchen, d/washer, electric cooking

• Large secure yard & undercover timber decked area

• Large north facing lounge room

• Located conveniently close to supermarket & shopping strip

• Undercover entertaining area

• Ideal as a first home or a low maintenance investment

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FOR SALE $499,000

FOR SALE $339,000

FOR SALE $529,000

WEB ID 3477076

WEB ID 3476449

WEB ID 3478098

WEB ID 3392577

BUSINESS & FREEHOLD

Rare Opportunity 26 Templeton Street • Secure a home in one of Wangaratta’s most tightly held areas, boasting wonderful views with direct access to the Ovens River • Gorgeous period style weatherboard home includes 3 bedrooms, one & a half bathrooms, open plan kitchen & living room • Ducted evaporative cooling throughout the home & a gas space heater • Undercover entertaining area overlooking established gardens & the Ovens River

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Ready to Build Lot 12 Lendamm Tce, Waldara • Rare occasion to secure a titled block of land that is ready to build on NOW! • Located in the exciting Fithall Park Estate • 4226m2 allotment with a generous building envelope • Services available; natural gas, town water, low pressure sewer system, power, telecommunications & NBN • Magnificent opportunity to build your dream home and enjoy space and privacy

VACANT LAND - 4,226m2

The Oven

Fitweld Engineering

451 King Valley Rd, Cheshunt

26 Gibson Street

• Successful unique business set in King Valley • Selling ethically & sustainably produced, breads, pastries, pies & seasonal produce • Generous 1639m2 land parcel • 298m2 restaurant area • Seating capacity of 40, internally & externally • 2 x 22kw electric vehicle charging stations • 2meg domestic water licence (King River) • Additional 2meg domestic water licence over std 2 meg stock & domestic lic. 4 meg total.

• One of the regions most trusted and experienced engineering companies • Perfectly positioned to service major corridors that service the major metropolitan hubs, with notable customer supply contracts • Recent shed addition to meet demand, well maintained plant & equipment • Strong, resilient turnover & NET profit • Secure lease, consistent supply contracts • Owner can stay to consult after change over

FOR SALE BY EOI

FOR SALE $470,000

FOR SALE $1,200,000 + SAV

FOR SALE $1,175,000 + SAV

WEB ID 3478000

WEB ID 3477728

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WEB ID 3476839

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Historic Wardens Hotel f reehold only HISTORIC Wardens Hotel built circa 1911 right on the main entrance to Beechworth giving prime exposure in one of Victoria’s most iconic tourist towns.

The property consists of a lot size of 677m2 and has 12 separate bedrooms with two separate dining rooms, two living areas, kitchen, three bathrooms with ˡɮƺ ɀǝȒɯƺȸɀ ƏȇƳ ɀǣɴ ɎȒǣǼƺɎɀِ The hotel is currently operating as a Beechworth Indian restaurant with the current tenants vacating in early De-

cember and providing vacant possession in early December.

The property has in the past run as a successful school camp, chef’s hat restaurant and currently with the Indian restaurant.

This provides a great opportunity to secure a tightly held property and would be regarded as being in one of Beechworth’s most predominate locations.

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Join in Pink Ribbon breakfast

By ANDY WILSON

A FUNDRAISER and breast cancer awareness breakfast will be held at Gapsted Wines on Friday, October 7.

The winery is hosting the event to raise money for the McGrath Foundation, Australia’s most widely known breast cancer support and education charity.

Five dollars from each sale of selected wines will be donated to the foundation at the breakfast, and money will be raised from raffles held on the day.

Gapsted Wines marketing manager Belinda Cook said the foundation was grateful for the substantial contributions which Myrtleford and

Beechworth businesses had made toward raffle prizes.

Guest speaker Laura Hay will address the audience and talk of the challenges which face women with breast cancer who need support in regional areas.

Ms Hay said that the services available through Alpine Health were very good.

“We are pretty lucky here because we have got very good local services in place for people to access through Alpine Health,” she said.

“However, because treatment for breast cancer is undertaken at Albury, the biggest challenge for us is transport.”

Community Accessibility manages a fleet of three vehicles in Myrtleford, Mt

Beauty and Bright for patients requiring treatment outside of the region.

“The Myrtleford car is for use by any patients who have any need to get to Wangaratta or the like, so it is not exclusively available for women with breast cancer,” Ms Hay said.

“Some women are required to travel to Albury for five days a week to undergo day treatment in either chemotherapy or radiology.

“This can become a heavy burden for families but this is often the only option.”

The breakfast commences at 8am on Friday, October 7 at 3897 Great Alpine Road, Myrtleford.

Cost is $35 per person.

IN THE PINK: Laura Hay says that local support for women with breast cancer is very good but transport for treatment in Albury remains a challenge.

PHOTO: Andy Wilson

Community keg for croquet club THE Bright Croquet Club will be the recipient of the Bright Brewery community keg on September 28 from 5pm, at the Bright Brewery.

On the last Wednesday of every month the brewery serves a keg’s worth of alpine lager, with all proceeds going to a nominated community group.

This September the croquet club will be the recipient of the fundraising, and they are inviting all to attend to raise money for the club.

HANDY CATCH: Some 400 catchable sized rainbow trout have been stocked into the Harrietville Dredge Hole for these school holidays.

Holiday fishing fun for trout FAMILIES across the North East can look forward to fishing these school holidays with the State Government stocking 8000 catchable size rainbow trout into 14 lakes across the region.

The stockings are part of almost 35,000 fish going into more than 70 lakes across the state, just in time for the end of term.

Northern Victoria MP Jaclyn Symes said some 400 rainbow trout are being stocked into Tronoh (Top) Harrietville Dredge Hole as part of the program.

Other North East waters stocked are: Allans Flat Dredge Hole (750 trout); Anderson Lake at Chiltern (500); Arboretum Dam at Euroa (300); Eildon Pondage Weir (1500); Felltimber Creek Wetlands at Wodonga (750); Glenrowan Recreation Reserve (600); Longwood Golf Course Dam (300); Marysville Lake (450); Merriwa Park at Wangaratta (200); Sambell Lake at Beechworth (450); Stanley Ditch Dam (500); Sumsion Gardens Lake (550); and Upper Sandy Creek Dam (750).

The statewide fish stocking blitz is funded by recreational fishing licence fees and the State Government’s $35 million Go Fishing Victoria plan to get more people fishing, more often.

The family-friendly waterways provide the perfect opportunity for those new to fishing to give it a go as most feature fishing platforms, bankside tracks and picnic areas, which create safe and convenient access for families.

Rainbow trout are perfect for kids and newcomers to the pastime because they are easy to catch and take a range of bait such as worms and Powerbait, and lures too.

The trout were grown by the Victorian Fisheries Authority at its Snobs Creek hatchery, which played a huge part in stocking a record-breaking 10 million fish last season including nearly two million trout and salmon.

A daily bag limit of five trout applies to family fishing lakes, of which only 2 trout can exceed 35cm.

For the statewide list of stocked waters these holidays visit www.vfa. vic.gov.au/holidaytrout

Library events for school holidays

BAKING MAD: Nola West’s baking skills will be in full swing for the Red Cross fundraising afternoon tea later this month.

PHOTO: Brodie Everist

Come enjoy Nola’s big bake

By BRODIE EVERIST BRIGHT local Nola West is a regular volunteer with the Red Cross, and this September she is helping organise a fundraising afternoon tea for the charity.

“After COVID and everything it’s nice for people to get out again and enjoy themselves,” she said.

She is inviting all to attend an afternoon tea on September 29, from 1:30pm at the Bright Senior Citizens Centre, at a price of only $5.

And if anyone’s extra keen they can bake a cake and bring it along.

“Every dollar raised will go to support the work of the Red Cross, helping people overcome crisis, big and small,” she said.

Ms West said the event will also feature a lucky door prize and a raffle.

As a member of the Red Cross’s emergency services group she helped local residents when they evacuated to Wangaratta during the 2019-2020 bushfires.

“We were down there helping at Wangaratta, which made a difference to people coming from Bright and Wandiligong to see a familiar face,” she said.

According to Ms West, the job also involved registering people when they have been evacuated so they can be put in touch with family members.

“It just keeps people together and calms them down and makes things

a bit easier for everyone,” she said.

Her and a group of Bright volunteers have also knitted ‘trauma teddies’ which are supplied to hospitals, ambulances and for children fleeing disasters, and the group also does regular welfare checks on members of the community.

Ms West said the Red Cross is continuously helping those who have suffered hardship in disasters, especially in the recent floods and bushfires.

“It’s about helping people, helping your community,” she said.

“I’ve been helping people all my life so I’m going to keep on doing it.”

To get involved with the afternoon tea call Nola West on 0438 577 592.

ALPINE libraries are holding a series of events for children over the school holidays.

The Myrtleford Library is holding a garden rock art workshop today for children aged 6-13 at 2:30pm.

The library is also holding a sand art workshop on Wednesday, September 28 at 11am.

Bookings are essential for both these events - call 5751 1591 to enquire.

Creative drama workshops for children aged 6-12 will be held across Alpine libraries next week, exploring drama games, confidence, improvisation exercises, vocal development, creative movement and basic stagecraft.

The first workshop will be held at the Bright Library on September 28 at 11am - call 5755 1140 to book.

The second will be at the Mount Beauty Library on September 29 at 2:30pm call 5754 4305 to book.

The third will be at the Myrtleford Library on September 30 at 11am - call 5751 1591 to book.

The classes run for 75 minutes.

Minimum numbers are required for session to run.

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Following an Expression of Interest process conducted during June 2022, Council is proposing to award a lease for the management of the Council-managed Crown Land known as the Tawonga Caravan Park. The lease will be awarded at the Ordinary Council Meeting scheduled for 4 October 2022.

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1 x 0.4 EFT 2023 school year teaching position.

2 x 1.0 EFT 2023 school year teaching positions.

1 x 0.8 EFT term 1 catering assistant & animal program coordinator.

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EMPLOYMENT

MYRTLEFORD SKI CLUB LODGE MANAGERS Live and work in the heart of Falls Creek, at one of the resort’s founding club lodges, DLJƌƚůĞĨŽƌĚ ^Ŭŝ ůƵď͘ ůŽĚŐĞ ŵĂŶĂŐĞƌ ƉŽƐŝƟŽŶ is available for the 2022/23 summer and winter 2023 season. dŚŝƐ ĐŽŶƚƌĂĐƚ ƉŽƐŝƟŽŶ ŝƐ ŝĚĞĂůůLJ ƐƵŝƚĞĚ ƚŽ Ă couple (individuals are also invited to enquire) and requires a love of Alpine life, energy and ĞdžĐĞůůĞŶƚ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝĐĂƟŽŶͬƉĞŽƉůĞ ŵĂŶĂŐĞŵĞŶƚ ƐŬŝůůƐ͘ /Ŷ ƌĞƚƵƌŶ LJŽƵ ĂƌĞ ŽīĞƌĞĚ ĞŶƐƵŝƚĞ ĂĐĐŽŵŵŽĚĂƟŽŶ ĂŶĚ ĂƩƌĂĐƟǀĞ ƌĞŵƵŶĞƌĂƟŽŶ͘ EĞŐŽƟĂƚĞĚ ĐŽŶĚŝƟŽŶƐ ŵĂLJ ĂůůŽǁ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ŇĞdžŝďŝůŝƚLJ ĨŽƌ ĂĚĚŝƟŽŶĂů ĞŵƉůŽLJŵĞŶƚ͘ If you have a hands-on management style, experience managing bookings and you are a people person, this could be your dream job!

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Bright Medical Centre Part Time Registered Nurse Position We are a busy private practice seeking a wellrounded, enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join our team. Successful applicant will be able to work collaboratively with our General Practitioners to provide a range of treatment room services and preventive medicine. t 1-2 days per week t Business hours t Fantastic team environment Tasks include but not limited to; t Ambulatory care ƕ ECG ƕ Spirometry ƕ Ear syringing ƕ Wound management ƕ Patient triage t Chronic disease management t Assisting with skin cancer surgery t Health Assessments

Part Time Reception Position General Practice looking to employ a part-time receptionist to join our busy team for 1-2 days a week.

Successful applicant must; t Have a strong patient service focus and the ability to offer compassionate patient care t Display excellent interpersonal skills t Excellent attention to detail Tasks & responsibilities t Booking appointments t Processing of patient billing t General reception duties, greeting patients and answering phone calls. t Opening and closing of clinic t Ability to work under pressure in busy clinic Please send applications through to manager@brightmedicalcentre.com.au

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KENNEDY, Kathleen (Kath).

The Victorian School Nursing Program – Secondary School Nurse – Ovens Murray

Our dearly loved Kath, mother of Ryan, Nana of Mackenzie and partner of Julian.

Passed away peacefully at the Olivia Newton John Centre on Wednesday, August 24, 2022.

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MENZ, Nolene.

2/3/1944 – 15/9/2022 With sadness in our hearts the family would like to announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother Nolene Menz.

Nolene passed on Thursday, September 15, 2022 in Wangaratta.

As per her wishes no funeral will be held, though a special gathering will be organised at a later date.

Forever loved and cherished.

RIP Nolene Menz.

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DRY LOGS FOR FIREWOOD

2016 Mercedes Benz GLC250d,auto,7months rego (1TX3ZX), 1 year warranty, 140,113km (country), tow bar, air suspension, RWC, excellent condition, $49,900. Enquiries John 0412 453 949.

1983 Windsor ‘Windcheater ’ 1900 caravan, 4.9 mt, good condition, double bed, gas stove, small bar fridge, $3000 ono. Ph 5798 1632.

For all your classified advertising needs Alpine Classifieds

2008 Saab 9.3 linear 2.0 turbo, convertible in excellent condition, 1 6 9 , 0 0 0 k m , RW C , always garaged, air-con, electric seats, parking sensors, manual, reg till July 23 (WME274), no longer used, $11,500 ono. Ph 0409 254 607.

2010 Nissan Pathfinder ST, good condition, reg (XXD316), RWC, 314,017km, $10,000. Ph 0417 543 240.

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1992 18ft Traveller Adventurer caravan, currently registered and ready to be towed away, 2nd owners since 1997, has side awning and annexe, also comes with all towing accessories hitch, mirrors, stabilizer bars etc, located in Ya r r u n g a a r e a o f Wangaratta, $11,000 price is negotiable within reason, reg (D94700).

Please text 0410 783 308.

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Need approx.

12cm plus each year.

Must be within 50kms of Myrtleford Phone Stan 0427 011 753

BROWN, Leslie Clarence.

Memorial service for Mr Leslie Brown will be held at Bright RSL Sub Branch, 5A Camp Street, Bright on Friday, September 30, 2022 at 11 am.

To assist with catering please RSVP your participation to rslbright@ gmail.com by Monday, September 26, 2022.

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Pick up Wang to Bright

Becky & Hugh (03) 5798 1868 freerangehens.com.au

WINDUP pop top caravan, all amenities, $10,000 or nearest offer. Ph 0459 158 248, Monday-Thursday after 5pm, Friday-Sunday after 2pm.

ZYTSEL (nee VanDenBurg), Nola May. September 7, 2022.

Late of Bright and Wandiligong.

We miss you and sad we couldn’t say goodbye.

Loved by Stephens families, Aunty Florence Maude, Audrey, Whenda, David (all dec) and Dulcie and Betty Halls.

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

We invite you to make an appointment to speak with :ĂLJƐŽŶ Ăƚ ŽƵƌ tĂŶŐĂƌĂƩĂ Žƌ DLJƌƚůĞĨŽƌĚ ŽĸĐĞƐ͕ for all your professional ĨƵŶĞƌĂů ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞƐ Jayson Hall

(03) 5721 4203

www.conwayfuneralhome.com.au

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LAST week saw a number of competitions tee off at the Myrtleford Golf Club, including the first round of the Ian O’May Shield, as well as regular play.

Saturday, September 17 RAY WHITE REAL ESTATE STABLEFORD COMPOSITE AMCR 73 A Grade Winner: Craig Piazza (7) 30 Pts. A Grade Runner Up: David Clark (15) 24 Pts. Ball Winners: D Clark 24.

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Thursday, September 15 RAY WHITE REAL ESTATE STABLEFORD AMCR COMPOSITE 76 A Grade Winner: Sandra Piazza (22) 38 pts.

A Grade Runner Up: Lyn Dwyer (47) 29 pts.

Ball Winners: Lyn Dwyer 29.

Wednesday, September 15 RAY WHITE REAL ESTATE STABLEFORD COMPOSITE AMCR 73 A Grade Winner: Jim Martin (22) 31 pts.

A Grade Runner Up: David Clark (16) 30 pts.

Ball Winners: D Clark 30, K O’Shaughnessy 29, T Chapman 29 c/b.

Foodworks NTPs - first: Jim Martin, 10th: Geoff Veldman.

Tuesday, September 13 RAY WHITE REAL ESTATE STROKE COMPOSITE AWCR 76 IAN O’MAY SHIELD - FIRST ROUND A Grade Winner: Marg Curtis (22) 97/75.

A Grade Runner Up: Sandra Piazza (22) 98/76.

9 Hole Winner: Denise O’Donohue 15 pts c/b.

9 Hole Runner Up: Kerry Chapman 15pts.

Ball Winners: Judy Bynon 105/79, Jan Roseby 98/79, Kerry Chapman 15pts c/b, Penny Dawkins 13 pts.

Foodworks NTPs - first: Lyn Dwyer.

Putting Competition: Marg Curtis 30 putts.

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DESPITE the wet and muddy conditions felt across the Alpine Shire over the past weeks, golfers still took to the Bright Golf Course in between showers to show off their skills.

Veterans, Monday, August 29, Stableford A grade winner: Mick Dunne (16) 37 points.

B grade winner: Aaron Lankford (19) 36 points.

NTPs - third: Mick Dunne, sixth: Ray Ousley, 11th: Ingrid Huisman, 16th: Nola Williams.

Men, Thursday, September 1, Stableford A grade winner: Douglas Badrock (9) 36 points c/b.

B grade winner: Peter Malkin (31) 36 points.

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Men, Saturday, September 3, Stoke Monthly Medal A grade winner: Douglas Badrock (11) 71 c/b.

B grade winner: Mark Zwiersen (21) 73.

C grade winner: Denis Hayes (33) 68.

Veterans, Monday, September 5, Stableford A grade winner: Graham Badrock (18) 38 points c/b.

B grade winner: Stephen Grogan (24) 38 points.

NTPs - third: Mick Dunne, sixth: Chris O’Brien, 11th: Graham Badrock, 16th: Bill Kelty.

Ladies, Wednesday, September 7 Winner: Heather Thompson (26) 34 points.

NTPs - third: Jenny Ritcher.

Men, Saturday, September 10, Stableford A grade winner: Cameron Wickes (-1) 38 points.

B grade winner: Christopher Davey (19) 31 points.

C grade winner: Brian Thomas (27) 33 points.

Ladies, Saturday, September 10, Stableford Winner: Tina Cook (12) 41 points.

NTPs - third: Tina Cook, sixth: Bernie Wickes, 11th: Tina Cook.

Veterans, Monday, September 12, Stableford A grade winner: Steve O’Reilly (17) 34 points.

B grade winner: Steven Thomson (20) 38 points.

NTPs - third: Mark Zweirsen, sixth: Steven Thomson, 11th: Marg Curtis, 16th: Allison Gilbert.

Men, Saturday, September 17, Stableford A grade winner: Mathew Ellis (15) 32 points.

B grade winner: Steven Thomson (19) 33 points.

NTPs - third: Grant Murphy, 11th: Grant Murphy, 16th: Jason Dodd.

Soggy conditions at Mount Beauty Golf Club ON Wednesday, September 14, 11 players took on the back nine holes at Mt Beauty Gold Club and Roger Church took out the honours with 20 points from Dave Browning (18 points).

They were outstanding scores considering the dampness of the course better reflected by the scores obtained by the rest of the group.

NTPs went to Dave Browning on the 17th and Ron Gallagher on the 18th.

Only four turned out on a very wet Saturday for 18 holes of Par, with skins involved.

Four is technically not enough for a comp, but, if we’d had a comp: Ron Gallagher with 24 points and eight skins was the best followed by Dave Browning (26 points and seven skins), Roger Church (20 points and two skins) and the better on points was Stephen Short (30 points and zero skins) came home riding shotgun.

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FINALS SCOREBOARD

PRELIMINARY FINAL

RESERVES RESULTS

THIRDS RESULTS

NETBALL SCORES

PRELIMINARY FINAL - SUN, SEPT 18

PRELIMINARY FINAL - SUN, SEPT 18

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Wangaratta Rovers 6.8 44 def Wodonga 4.4 28

Albury 8.10 58 def by Corowa-Rutherglen 8.11.59

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WANGARATTA ROVERS: Alex McCarthy 2, Ryan Stone 2, Tom Boyd 1, Jack Gerrish 1, Sam Murray 1, Toby Murray 1. BEST: YARRAWONGA: Will Sexton, Nick Fothergill, Jack Forge, Mark Whiley, Leigh Masters, Lach Howe. WANGARATTA ROVERS: Todd Bryant, Jace Mcquade, Jack Gerrish, Jake McQueen, Alex McCarthy, Michael Clark.

GOALS: WANGARATTA ROVERS: Alex Dowsley 3, Sam Allen 2, Cam Nottle 1. WODONGA: Dylan Bramble 1, Kade Brown 1, Zac Harding 1. Brad Thompson 1. BEST: WANGARATTA ROVERS: Alex Dowsley 3; Sam Allen 2; Cameron Nottle 1. WODONGA: Dylan Bramble 1; Kade Brown 1; Zac Harding 1; Brad Thompson 1.

A GRADE:

Corowa-Rutherglen 31 def b y Wangaratta 33

GOALS: ALBURY: Caleb Clemson 5; Tom Ferguson 1; Phoenix Gothard 1; Rory Parnell 1. COROWAR’GLEN: Matthew Bush 3; Justin Lewis 2; Ryan Beveridge 1; Judd Kuschert 1; Jedd Longmire 1.

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B GRADE: Albury 50 def Corowa-R’glen 46 C GRADE: Lavington 38 def Yarrawonga 33 17 & UNDER: Wodonga 53 def Yarrawonga 32

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Under 14 Savoys stun undefeated Hotspurs to win AWFA Cup final

By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN SAVOYS under 14s girls pulled off the “impossible” in the AWFA under 14s grand final, spoiling the Albury Hotspurs’ perfect season with a 2-1 win the cup final on September 10.

The Hotspurs had won all of their games this season and only conceded seven goals for the entire year going into the grand final.

But the raging favourites were stunned by the Savoys as they scored twice in just the first 10 minutes of the game to open up a 2-0 lead.

Albury struck just before halftime to halve the deficit, but the Savoys hung on in the second half to come out winners.

Coach Peter Fullwood said in previous matches against the Hotspurs they had kept their tactics close to their chest, which they used to their advantage in the final.

“They were the benchmark for the whole season, but I knew the girls had enough confidence and determination to actually win,” he said.

“We knew that they started slowly so we purposefully went in hard in the first half.

“We started to get quite tired by the end of the first half where they scored just before half time.

“The last five to 10 min-

CHAMPIONS: The under 14 Savoys defied the odds to come out as 2-1 victors over the previously undefeated Albury Hotspurs. utes was very nerve-racking, everyone around the club was quite nervous but the girls just believed in themselves that they could hold them off.”

Fullwood said he was inspired by the performances of the girls, especially keeper Zali Morgan, who played the final minutes of the first half with what was later diagnosed as a broken thumb after a diving save.

“I think they were a little bit overconfident and we went in very determined; the girls were absolutely amazing, the teamwork they had helping each other out, the no die attitude,

they played the game of their lives to be honest... I couldn’t have faulted their game at all,” he said.

“I’ve never seen them so excited after a win, even though we had plenty of wins this season, this game meant a lot to them.

“I’m hoping this sort of win and the way that we played actually encourages more girls to come out and play and join the Savoys and the success will move throughout the club.”

The under 14s were the only Savoy team to be a part of grand final day and were well supported by the club during the day.

PROUD AS PUNCH: Mia Klimpsch (best on ground) and Hannah Cherry relishing the scenes of their win.

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RIGHT TO ROLL: Myrtleford Bowls Club president Lance Symons and the club are preparing for a massive pennant season, which kicks off on October 15.

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Myrtleford bowlers getting ready to roll AS the weather heats up and the rain (hopefully) clears out, members of the Myrtleford Bowls Club are well into preparations for the upcoming season of pennant competitions.

The club officially opened its season at the clubrooms on Sunday, an event which doubled as a celebration of the club’s 75th anniversary.

The season will be a big one for the club, as the Myrtleford bowlers look to contest at the peak of the Ovens and Murray Bowls district in both the mid-

week and weekend pennant.

“Well, it’s a new challenge for us because we’re in A1 on midweek pennant, as well as Saturday pennant for the first time in several years,” club president Lance Symons said.

“So our challenge will be to stay at the highest level of the Ovens and Murray in both competitions of pennant.

“For the following year, if we achieve that, we will have had a great year on this on the greens.

“East of the Hume Highway we’re the highest ranked club

in the whole of the Ovens and Murray, out of 28 clubs, so we’re very proud of our history as well as proud of what we’ve been achieving in recent years.

“We’re looking forward very much to the commencement of the pennant season, which commences on Saturday, October 15 for us.

“We’re looking forward to it, and hopefully we can do ourselves proud and the township proud.”

Anyone interested in joining the club in either a competitive or social context can contact Lance Symons on 0412 138 347.

THE Wangaratta and District Cricket Association released the first look at what the 2022/23 cricket season will look like, with the A grade and A reserve fixtures released.

Fixtures for B grade, C grade, and the junior competitions will be released in coming weeks.

The regular season for the A and A reserve grades will consist of 14 matches, with eight one dayers and six two day matches.

The first block of two day cricket will be in rounds four and five, covering the month of November.

The season will run from October 15, 2022, with the grand final set for March 25, 2023, with a break for Christmas and New Year from December 17 to January 7.

In round one of the A grade, Benalla host Beechworth, Yarrawonga play City Colts on the Bill O’Callaghan Oval at the Barr Reserve, Wangaratta Magpies take on Delatite in Mansfield, and Ovens Valley United go up against reigning premiers Rovers United Bruck at McNamara Reserve.

The full fixture can be viewed on the WDCA MyCricket page.

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SPORT

Myrtleford juniors represent North East in V/Line Cup FOUR Myrtleford junior footballers are wrapping up their V/Line Cup experience in Shepparton as part of the North East Border Bushrangers division one and two squads.

Tyler Thomason, Jack Hazeldine and Harry Stripeikis were selected for the division one side, while Tai Miller gained a spot in the division two squad - Sam Crisp also made the cut, but had to pull out due to injury.

The V/Line Cup is Victoria’s premier under 15s championship competition for country boys and girls footballers.

The teams were announced and jumpers presented last Wednesday night at Albury’s Commercial Club.

The tournament kicked off on Monday, September 19 and will wrap up today across four grounds around Shepparton and Mooroopna.

For many Victorian country footballers and officials, the V/Line Cup provides a pathway to higher level talent programs and for some it is even the first step towards a career in the AFL or AFLW. BUSHRANGERS: Jack Hazeldine, Harry Stripeikis, Tyler Thomason (div one) and Tai Miller (div two) at the North East Bushrangers jumper presentation ceremony.

GRAND FINAL SCORES Lion cubs lose grand final by single goal

By NATHAN DE VRIES IT was a heartbreaking day for Whorouly’s under 15 netballers on Saturday, when they came agonisingly close to victory in their grand final clash with Bonnie Doon, downed 29-30.

The Lions came out strong in the wet and slippery conditions, keeping pace with the Bombers all the way to three-quarter time.

Leading by three goals, Bonnie Doon upped the pressure, sinking another goal to make the margin four.

The Lions roared through the closing minutes of the match, leaping for interceptions and capitalising in the shooting end to bring scores closer and closer together.

However, the clock was not Whorouly’s friend, as the final horn sounded just before the

Lions could level the scores.

Co-coach Rachael Newton said the match proved just how talented the next generation of netballers are at the Den. “The girls played a solid game, all putting in 100 per cent, but unfortunately it didn’t go our way,” she said.

“They fought their way back after being down by four to make it even for the last minute or so.

“Credit to the Bonnie Doon girls, they fought hard all game which showed off for them taking the win by one.

“They were a lovely group to coach, all putting in the effort at training asking questions and applying everything we told them into their game.

“We are so proud of the girls for making it to the grand-final and it was a really good experience for all of them.”

GO FOR GOAL: Whorouly shooter Lily Boyer lines up the shot.

SENIORS FOOTBALL GRAND FINAL BENALLA ALL BLACKS

BONNIE DOON

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GOALS: BENALLA ALL BLACKS: Cody Crawford 2; Lachlan Thompson 2; Justin Gervasoni 1; Riley Moran 1; Chris O’Connor 1. BONNIE DOON: Morgan Evans 1; James Law 1; Guy Murray 1; Joel Sanford 1; Campbell Smedley 1.

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GOALS: GRETA: Taylah Reidy 26, Lindsey Humphries 15.

MILAWA: Mikaela Cose 22, Jami Ussher 18.

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Mountain Men reserves outclassed in grand final

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THEY fought hard all day, but Bright’s reserve footballers couldn’t take home the cup, defeated by Benalla All Blacks in the 2022 O&K grand final 5.10 (40) to 12.6 (78) at the WJ Findlay oval on Saturday.

On a rain-slicked deck the Mountain Men faced up to the Panthers in front of roaring supporters, and from the first ball up, it was plain to see the level of intensity would be right up there.

Benalla took an early 23-point lead in the first quarter as the Bright forwards failed to convert their chances.

The Mountain Men soon found their kicking shoes, bringing it back to within seven points by half-time before the Panthers booted clear, a sixgoal premiership quarter all but securing the title.

The Bright backline were worked hard all day, but stood up to the challenge, while the midfield moved the ball through to the forward line in challenging conditions.

As the final siren sounded, Bright’s season was finished, with their loss only fuelling the fire for next year.

Co-coach Darcy Martin said his side could’ve handled the conditions better on the day.

“I feel like they probably dominated most of the game, they had a lot of control of the game and they probably adapted to the weather a little bit better than we did in the end,” he said.

“There was quite a strong wind to the town end, and when they had their opportunities they kicked their goals, whereas we kicked 5.10.

“We definitely had all the momentum of the second quarter but just didn’t capitalise - they didn’t score in the second quarter and we kicked 2.5.

UNDONE: Bright’s reserves side weren’t good enough to take home the flag in Saturday’s premiership match with Benalla.

PHOTO: Melissa Beattie “If it had been 5.2, it could’ve been a different story coming out after half time.”

With eight changes from their preliminary final side, Bright entered the match as underdogs, but players took the occasion on and performed well.

“We made eight changes, seven of them were forced changes due to (players) being ineligible,” Martin said.

“We probably were going in as underdogs because we didn’t have our full list to pick from whereas they did.

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“I thought Will Redden was great in the backline, he took a lot of intercept marks, he kept his opponent to one goal who was Liam Sinclair who is the leading goal kicker in the league so he did a really good job there.

“He didn’t just sacrifice his game, he got a lot of the ball as well.

“Bailey (Jennings-Allen) was great, he’s played an unreal finals series - you’ve come to expect that type of game from Bailey, because he does keep delivering games like that.”

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Their season over, Martin said the goal for next season was to take that last step and go for the flag in 2023.

“It’s been a really successful year - to finish on top of the ladder was a great result in itself, but to make the grand final is a real positive,” he said.

“It’s just disappointing we couldn’t go one step further and win it, but as a whole it’s been a really enjoyable and successful season.

“We had 79 players play reserves this year so we’re trying to get a bit more consistent team on the park so we can work on structures and things like that, not just get out there and play.”

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