Council endorse Rail Trail
HILLTOPS Council at its October Ordinary Meeting voted to endorse the Boorowa to Galong Rail Trail, with only one Councillor voting against the recommendation.
The previous Council had voted against the recommendation earlier this year, with the matter brought back to the October meeting.
The recommendation to Council was to approve the request from the Boorowa to Galong Rail Trail Inc to endorse the application
to Transport NSW for the formation of the Boorowa to Galong Rail Trail, establish a Boorowa to Galong Rail Trail Oversight Committee as outlined in the report presented to Council, authorise the application for third party access licence (minor activities licence)to get on the rail corridor and undertake surveys etc, submit to Transport NSW the proposed boundary of the proposed lease area of the rail trail and, upon approval by Transport NSW for an area for the Rail Trail,
commence community consultation in accordance with the requirements of the Transport NSW framework.
The motion was moved by Cr Flanery and Cr Davis and resulted in Cr Blackwell, Cr Davis, Cr Dodd, Cr Douglas, Cr Flanery, Cr Foreman, Cr Gallo, Cr Mackay and Cr Stadtmiller voting to move the motion. Cr Neil Langford voted against the motion.
The Boorowa to Galong Rail Trail committee submitted a letter to Council
asking for assistance in continuing the development of the Boorowa to Galong Rail Trail.
“To date the Boorowa Galong Rail Trail Inc committee has raised the funds, including $25,000 from Council, to engage consultants to prepare a Feasibility Report and the Rail Trail Development Plan,” the letter read.
“Both of these reports have been submitted to Council.
“The Feasibility Study concluded that the rail trail
was technically feasible and that the benefit to the local economy would be in the order of $2.9 million per annum.”
According to the committee funding for construction of the trail is available through the regional precincts and partnership program ‘that will provide amounts up to 100 percent of the eligible expenditure for the project.’
“Local Government and not-for-project entities such as the Boorowa Galong Rail Trail Inc committee
can apply for funding and partnerships are encouraged.
“An eligibility requirement is that the applicant/ applicants must have authority for use of the land or infrastructure required to undertake the project.”
Now that Council has approved the recommendation and the Feasibility and Development plan are in place the committee and Council will be able to move forward with the oversight committee.
Red Day at St Joseph’s to highlight Day for Daniel was a great success.
Coming up across the Hilltops region
YOUNG AND REGION FARMERS MARKET
First and third Saturday
At Anderson Park in Young until noon for most of the year. Plants and fresh fruit in season - lots of other produce and hand made goods to choose from - something for everyone. The Young Lions Club and other local organisations operate a barbecue at the market offering tea, coffee, sausage sandwiches and bacon and egg rolls or the like. It can vary from month to month but there always something homely on offer. Be sure to spend the morning as a family wandering among all the fantastic stalls.
KOORAWATHA MARKETS
Saturday 31 August 2024 to Saturday 30 November 2024 (MONTHLY event)
The Koorawatha Markets are located at the Koorawatha Memorial Park, Boorowa Street Koorawatha. Featuring lots of great stalls including bric-a-brac also a delicious BBQ and refreshments.
YOUNG HOSPITAL AUXILIARY OPEN GARDENS
Sunday November 3, 2024
The Young Hospital Auxiliary will be holding one of its major fundraisers again this year with some absolutely stunning gardens to be opened to the public with $5 entry to each one. Lunch, plant stalls and tea and coffee will be available at some of the gardens and raffle tickets will be available at all locations.
Scott and Kim McCormack’s property at 7 Hill St, Simon and Janine Hobson at 30 Byrne Close, Young, John and Wendy Dunk at 61 Fontenoy Strett and June James at 19 Ripon Street will all be opening their garden gates on the day. Cash or online purchases only for the raffle.
CARNIVAL OF CUPS
Friday November 8, 2024
Join us on Friday November 8 at Young Showgrounds for the Carnival of Cups! The free-ticketed event will see music performances from Sheppard, Baby Animals, Chocolate Starfish, Brooke Supple with support by The Young Ones, playing their tunes alongside elite harness racing action. Tickets for the event are free, however, you need to book them ASAP at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/youngcarnival-of-cups-tickets
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GUIDED WINE TASTING
November 15-22, 2024
Delve into award-winning single vineyard wines! This guided tasting explores the impact of terroir (land’s influence) on each sip. The expert host will unveil the stories behind these premium wines, crafted with the farm’s finest grapes. Learn about the meticulous winemaking process and savour the distinct characteristics of each varietal. This intimate journey is perfect for wine enthusiasts, couples, or friends seeking a sophisticated evening.
HARDEN MURRUMBURRAH SHOW 2024
Saturday November 16, 2024
The annual Harden Murrumburrah Show will be held on Saturday November 16 with a fantastic day out for the whole family planned. There will be rides, face painting, fireworks, horse events, sideshows, pavilions, exhibitions and
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plenty more. The committee are currently on the lookout for sponsors for the Quick Shear and the Fireworks displays. The horse event program will be released soon. For more information go to the Harden Community Bank Show Facebook page or email hardenshowoffice@gmail.com.
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2024 CHERRY FESTIVAL
November 29 to December 1, 20-24
Young is the place to be for the 2024 Cherry Festival with events, entertainment, markets, exhibitions, amusements and plenty more. Make memories, have fun and soak in the Cherry Season.
Council amend waste fees and charges
HILLTOPS Council has voted to adopt the amended waste fees and charges at its most recent Ordinary Meeting.
Following public exhibition of the revised fees and charges Councillors unanimously voted to adopt the recommendation to amend them.
“An attempt was made in the development of the 2023/2024 Fees and Charges and Revenue Police to move towards cost recovery for waste services as well as to address some of the inequities present in the previous fees and charges,” the report to Council read.
Council attempted this by aligning volume based waste disposal charges to ensure the same waste attracted the same price per tonne or per cubic meter regardless of the delivery location or method, by increasing annual waste charges by 30 percent to bring the highest charges close to the cost of providing waste facilities, by introducing a charge for excavated natural material or virgin excavated natural material ($77.35/t and $116/m3) to replace the free drop off clean fill, by removing exemption for Boorowa ratepayers to dispose of domestic waste for free and by introducing a charge for septic waste disposal from small trucks (up to 1,000L) as the previous Fees and Charges did not allow for these smaller loads to be charged.
“An unintended consequence
of these changes was a significant impact on the actual fees paid by many customers,” the report read.
“The magnitude of the increase was not well communicated to Council during the adoption of fees and charges.
“Although the changes to waste disposal charges more fairly allocate the costs of waste disposal, Council did not consider a phased transition and the changes were not adequately communicated to customers.”
According to Council the impact of the 30 percent increase to the existing annual waste charges was described as being inequitable as ‘it exacerbated the pre-existing difference between charges for Boorowa, Harden and Young areas.
“Council can now address concerns raised about the changes by re-establishing fees and charges with lesser change from the previous year,” the report read.
“This will also allow further consultation to be undertaken on options for fees and charges.”
According to the report other less significant changes are not proposed to be undone as Council is not aware of any ‘unintended consequences’.
These include the increase to the replacement rural waste depot key fee which has gone from $59 to $103, to ne close to the new key fee which was $39 for Boorowa or $100
for Young, now it is $110 for both areas.
“As the cost to Council of having the key cut is the same in both cases and key replacement can also require the changing of all keys and locks for the relevant waste facility,” the report read.
The other change that will remain the same is the new charges for the disposal of tyres with rims, to reflect the cost to Council of having rims removed at local tyre dealerships.
Following the public exhibition of the amended fees and charges 12 submissions were received from Council with the submissions expressing ‘diverse views’ and ‘generally supported reduced fees’ according to Council.
“Three submissions stated that they supported the exhibited changes to fees and charges,” the report read.
“Four submissions supported harmonisation of fees and charges between the Boorowa, Harden and Young areas.
“Three submissions stated that there should be more consultation.
“Two submissions asked for reduced charges specifically for the Boorowa area.
“Two submissions stated that there should be no disposal fees as they pay an annual access charge. One submission stated that domestic waste disposal charges should be reduced.
“One submission stated that there should be no annual access charges and costs should be recovered through disposal charges.
“One submission stated that charges should apply to the volume of waste not the container volume, that weigh bridges should be used at Boorowa and Harden waste facilities, noted there was a big difference between domestic and commercial waste disposal charges and asked for postal notice of changes.”
According to Council submissions also raised other issue not directly related to the proposed fees and charges including facilities provided at sites, site security and Council processes.
“Community consultation is proposed to start later this year and will consider the issues raised in submissions including those not relevant to the exhibited fees and charges,” the report read.
The charges proposed to be amended in the 2024/25 Revenue Policy are:
DOMESTIC COLLECTION
CHARGE - URBAN
Harden/Murrumburrah was $692.59pa to $559.93pa
Harden/Murrumburrah upgrade was $320.65 to $259.24pa
Boorowa was $436.12 to $352.59pa
Boorowa Waste Access Availability Charge was $272.36 to $220.20pa
Galong was $553.48 to $447.46pa
Young (GA) was $508.08 to $410.76pa
DOMESTIC COLLECTION
CHARGE - NON URBAN
Young (GV) was $64.41 to $52.08
Harden Waste Access was $48.31 to $39.07
VACANT LAND COLLECTION
CHARGE
Harden-Murrumburrah was $48.32 to $39.07
Boorowa was $273.81 to $221.36
Young Urban (GB) was $168.38 to $136.14
RECYCLING COLLECTION
CHARGE
Organic collection
Harden-Murrumburrah was $79.02 to $63.92
Boorowa was $100.74 to $81.44
Young Urban (GR) was $90.78 to $73.39
GREEN WASTE COLLECTION
CHARGE
Young (GW) was $80.53 to $65.11
COMMERCIAL COLLECTION
CHARGE
Boorowa (per bin) was $764.32 to $617.92
Boorowa recycling was $98.08 to $79.30
Harden-Murrumburrah is $17 per pickup with no change.
The full table with the changes, including household waste, commercial loads, soil and liquid trade waste, that have been adopted is available on the Hilltops Council website.
The recommendations from Council were moved by Cr Flanery and Cr Stadtmiller and moved unanimously.
Pipeline project continues moving forward
HILLTOPS Council has voted to rescind a resolution and use existing funding to proceed with the design of the Harden to Boorowa Pipeline at its most recent Ordinary Meeting.
Councillors voted to rescind resolution 24/283 to undertake a Biodiversity Assessment Report and proceed to detailed design of the Harden to Boorowa Pipeline using existing funding, as well as an added amendment that a species impact statement be considered by Council if sufficient funds are available and the time frame permits.
The report submitted to Council by the Director of Infrastructure, provided Councillors with an update on the Pipeline project.
“The Harden to Boorowa
Pipeline has been Council’s preferred option for Boorowa’s water security since at least 2017,” the report read.
“The project incorporates the supply of potable water from Goldenfields Water County Council (GWCC), as is currently the case for the Hilltops communities of Jugiong, Harden, Young and Galong.
The project is currently in the phase of completing investigations according to the report, as well as design and costing the proposed pipeline.
“An update on the project was provided to the August 2024 Ordinary Council meeting, where Council resolved to undertake a Biodiversity Assessment Report (BDAR),” the report read.
“Council staff have been preparing to have a BDAR undertaken for the project and have found that there is not enough budget or time to complete the BDAR.
According to the report the total cost of a BDAR for the project could not accurately be estimated as the outcomes of the initial assessment stages would impact the scope of the final assessment.
“The consult has provided a cost for the initial assessment stages and an estimated cost for the final assessment,” the report read.
The costs provided were $87,021 for Stage 1 and Stage 2 - Biodiversity Assessment and Impact Assessment, an estimated $120,000 for Stage 3 - Candidate Species
Targeted Surveys making a total estimated cost of $207,021.
“The project has a remaining budget of $180,574 which includes $108,754 of contingency for the current phase of investigations and concept design for the Harden to Boorowa Pipeline,” the report read.
“If the BDAR is progressed, a funding shortfall of $26,447 will occur with no available contingency for the works.”
According to the report there is no capacity for contribution from the Boorowa Water Reserve fund ‘due to the need to construct a new reservoir in 2025/2026.
The second issue, that of time, would have the BDAR not available or finalised for 12 months.
“The BDAR would also take 12 months to complete, commencing in Spring 2024,” the report read.
“The available funding for this project expires on June 30, 2025, so a BDAR cannot be completed under the current funding arrangements,” the report read.
“If the BDAR was to progress, Council would need to formally request an extension of time.”
The advice from the Director of Infrastructure is that the project can progress to the design stage without a BDAR subject to funding agency approval.
“Detailed design has been quoted as $109,515,” the report read.
“There is enough budget to complete detailed design and it would be complete
before the funding deadline.
“Completion of detailed design would mean Council could apply for funding for construction of the pipeline,” the report read. Council has undertaken an environmental assessment which is being reviewed and will be provided to Councillors and published on Hilltops Council’s website once reviewed.
The amended recommendation was moved by Cr Blackwell and Cr Foreman with Cr Blackwell, Cr Davis, Cr Douglas, Cr Flanery, Cr Gallo, Cr Ingram, Cr Langford, Cr Mackay and Cr Stadtmiller voting in favour of the motion. Cr Dodd and Cr Foreman voted against the motion.
HILLTOPS COUNCIL
PESTICIDE & HERBICIDE USE NOTIFICATION
Planned pesticide and herbicide use by Council works crews will be conducted on:
• All roads in Hilltops Council - Young, Boorowa and Harden areas;
• Shire parks, ovals, laneways, cemeteries and some town areas;
• All villages, rest areas, rural tips and reserves; and
• Rural and regional road shoulders.
And may include the use of:
• Round Up, Round Up Ultra Max, Wipeout 450, Glyphosate 450, Brush Off, Starane, Basta, Biffo, Sharpen, Striker, Amitrol, Simaganz, Weedmaster, Dicamba, Kamba M, Metsulfuron, Grazon, Primo, MCPA 500, Ken-Met, Taskforce, Para-Trooper, Spraytop, Devour, Verdict, Pyrethrum, Broadstrike and Fusilade;
• Confidor for aphids;
• Access for wild fruit tree control;
• Various wetters to enhance the effectiveness of chemicals; and
• Naturalure Fruit Fly Bait to target the control of fruit fly. In accordance with Hilltops Council’s Pesticide Notification Plan, signs and flashing lights will be provided on vehicles applying pesticides. Escort warning vehicles will be used for the 2023/2024 road shoulder program. Signage will be placed to inform the public where required and will remain on-site for 24 hours after spraying.
Road users should exercise extreme caution when passing these vehicles.
Planned pesticide and herbicide use is subject to change due to Council resources and weather conditions.
PLEASE DIRECT ANY ENQUIRIES TO CUSTOMER SERVICES ON 1300 445 586.
HILLTOPS REGION POOL OPENING HOURS
Young Aquatic Centre OPEN NOW 1 Marina St, Young 2594
Boorowa Pool
Opening Saturday 2 November 12 Market St, Boorowa NSW 2586
Opening Saturday 16 November 319 Riverside Dr, Jugiong NSW 2726
For more information go to: www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/community/aquatic-centres
DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL
WATER MAIN FLUSHING
Residents in Young on the Hilltops Council water reticulation system, are advised that Council will be cleaning water mains between Monday 28 October to Friday 1 November 2024 from 8.00am to 6.00pm each weekday. Residents will have received a letter to advise when cleaning in their particular street will commence.
Application No: DA2024/0155
Applicant: W Burstall
Property: Lot 2 DP 520617, 57 Currawong St YOUNG NSW 2594
Proposal: Dual Occupancy
Exhibition Dates: 3 October to 7 November 2024
The application will be considered under Part 4 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, 1979. The application is not integrated development or designated development. Hilltops Council is the consent authority for this application.
In accordance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the Development Application and documents accompanying the application may be viewed during the exhibition period on Council’s website: www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au.
Any persons may make written submissions on the application. All submissions may be published in Council’s business papers and viewed by other persons with an interest in the application. If your comments are an objection, then the grounds of the objection must be specified.
Persons lodging submissions are required to declare reportable political donations (including donations of or more than $1,000) made in the previous two years and up until the determination of the development. For more details including a disclosure form, go to www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au.
Submissions on the proposal must be lodged in writing with Council prior to the close of business on 18 October 2024, in the following manner:
By NSW Planning Portal: www. planningportal@nsw.gov.au
By email: submissions@hilltops.nsw. gov.au; or
By post: Locked Bag No. 5, Young NSW 2594.
PLANNED COUNCIL WORKS
Thursday 31/10/2024 to Thursday 07/11/2024
Roadworks
Maintenance Grading
• Ballards Road
• Flakney Creek Road
• Grassy Creek Road
• High Rock Road
• Lagoon Creek Road
• Monteagle Stock Route (East & West)
Gravel Re-sheeting
• Ballards Road
• Lindon Road
• Old Monteagle Road
Sealed Road Repairs
• Murringo Road
• Routine pothole patching on town streets, sealed local and regional roads
Construction Projects
• Burley Griffin Way
• Henry Lawson Way
• Olympic Hwy
Open Spaces
• Alfred Oval
• Cranfield Oval
• Cullen Oval
• Doolan Oval
• Gus Smith
• Henry/Miller Oval
• McLean Oval
• Recreation Oval
• Roberts Park
• Sawpit Gully Oval
Mowing Ovals/ Maintenance
• Alfred Oval
• Cranfield Oval
• Cullen Oval
• Doolan Oval
• Gus Smith
• Henry/Miller Oval
• McLean Oval
• Recreation Oval
• Roberts Park
• Sawpit Gully Oval
Mowing/Maintenance
Parks
• Anderson Park
• Apex Park
• Captain Cook Weir
• Carrington Park
• Coddington Park
• Court House Boorowa/ Harden
• Recreation Park
• Rintoul Park
• River Walk
• Town Clock area Boorowa
• Tresillian Park
Line Marking / Cricket
Pitches / Ovals
• Cranfield Oval
• Cricket pitch preparations
• Henry/Miller Oval
CBD Works
• Bins checked/rubbish picked up
• CBD Boorowa/Harden/Young
• Cleaning public toilets
• Garden maintenance/ mowing
• Playground inspections/ maintenance
Cemeteries
• Lawn Cemetery Boorowa/ Harden/Young maintenance
Irrigation
• All Ovals / Parks - Boorowa/ Harden/Young Maintenance/Street Trees
• Tree pruning/removalBoorowa/Harden/Young
Rest areas
• Bins emptied
• Rest areas maintenance/ mowing
• Services cleaned
Spraying
• Road shoulders
• Town areas
• Town entrances
Town Entrances/ Rural villages/Town Streets Airport, Young
• Reserves/Parks non-irrigated
• RFS slashing
• Rural villages
• Town Streets
Water Supply & Sewerage Works
• General operation, routine maintenance and inspection of treatment plants and reservoirs
• Hydrant maintenance throughout towns including stop valves
• General operation, routine maintenance and inspection of treatment plants and reservoirs
• Hydrant maintenance throughout towns including stop valves
• New sewer connections
• New sewer main installation at Rockdale Road.
• New water service connections
• Routine operations and maintenance
• Routine plumbing maintenance in Council owned buildings
• Routine water quality testing and monitoring
• Water main flushing in Young – 26/09 to 01/11/2024
• Water meter replacement program
Planned works are subject to change due to Council resources, staffing availability, shifting priorities and weather conditions.
Speed restrictions will be in place and minor delays may be experienced. Road users should reduce their speed and exercise caution when travelling through roadwork sites.
Motorists are advised that Roadwork Speed Limits are enforceable by the NSW Police.
PLEASE DIRECT ANY ENQUIRIES TO CUSTOMER SERVICES ON 1300 445 586.
Road names and DAs approved
At the October ordinary meeting of Hilltops Council there were a number of recommendations that were adopted by the new Councillors.
One of the recommendations adopted by Council was in regards to the audited financial statements for the year ending June 30, 2024.
Council voted unanimously to accept the recommendation that Council in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 and the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005, adopt the annual financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024, including the independent auditor’s report.
The motion was moved by Cr Stadtmiller and Cr Davis and supported unanimously.
The naming of a new road in the planned subdivision on Rockdale Rd,
Young was put before Councillors.
The recommendation was moved by Cr Douglas and Cr Dodd with Councillors voting unanimously to refuse the road naming application and the proposed name of Tanner Avenue due to the road name not complying with the requirements of the NSW Geographical Names Board Place Naming Police and the road name not complying with the Hilltops Council Place Naming Policy.
Two new roads names were endorsed by Council for the subdivision off Hills Street, Young with Councillors unanimous in endorsing the proposed names of Armstrong Street and Kinlyside Place for public exhibition and proceed with finalisation of the road names with the NSW Geographical Names Board following public exhibition,
subject to no submissions being received.
If submissions are received, a further report will be provided to Council.
Residents and the public are able to read the information and submit feedback through the Hilltops Council website at https://www. hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/haveyour-say/.
The recommendation was moved by Cr Foreman and Cr Flanery.
The decision on the Coppabella Windfarm Voluntary Planning Agreement was voted to be deferred to a later meeting and the necessary changes to the Voluntary Planning Agreement be made regarding the non-voting staff members.
Coppabella Wind Farm, owned by Goldwind Australia, is located
approximately 30km west of Yass and is expected to extend approximately 12km east to west and approximately 10km north to south along the Coppabella Hills near Bookham and Binalong.
According to Coppabella the NSW Government has approved construction and operation of up to 75 wins turbines and related civil and electrical infrastructure with construction expected to commence this year.
Cr Blackwell, Cr Davis, Cr Douglas, Cr Flanery, Cr Gallo, Cr Ingram, Cr Langford and Cr Stadtmiller voted to defer the report with Cr Foreman, Cr Dodd and Cr Mackay voting for it to be accepted.
Council voted to accept a Development Application (DA) for a house and storage shed to be approved at 34 Tiedemann Place, Young subject
to the general conditions.
The motion was voted for by Cr Blackwell, Cr Davis, Cr Dodd, Cr Flanery, Cr Foreman, Cr Gallo, Cr Ingram, Cr Langford, Cr Mackay and Cr Stadtmiller with Cr Douglas voting against it.
Council unanimously granted consent for the DA of a two lot subdivision at 20 Normans Road, Young and for a truck canopy at 6365 Marsden Street, Boorowa.
Cr Blackwell left the meeting having declared a non-pecuniary interest in the matter.
With Cr Blackwell stepping out of the meeting the remaining Councillors all voted to approve the DA. A DA for a secondary dwelling and garage on Back Creek Road, Young was approved, as was a replacement shed on Forsythe Ave, Young.
OPEN GARDENS FOR HOSPITAL
AUXILIARY THIS NOVEMBER
The Young Hospital Auxiliary will conduct one of its main fund raising events on Sunday 3 November.
Five very different gardens will be open to the public.
Four gardens are in the town of Young and one on the outskirts.
The Auxiliary’s President, Mrs Janice Ward, said the Auxiliary is indebted to the owners of the gardens for their generosity opening the gates of their pride and joy and undoubtedly hours of labour.
Scott and Kim Cormack at 7 Hill Street, Young, have developed their beautiful garden over four years with a wide variety of plantings, and surprises around every corner.
Gene Mills and Linda Anderson’s garden is at 75 Wombat Street and is a cottage style garden, well presented with a large variety of plants and a fern house down one side.
John and Wendy Dunk’s garden at 61 Fontenoy Street is set down a long drive. It is a relatively new garden with John and Wendy building a new residence and complex only four years ago. Views from the garden overlook a lake giving the feeling of being in the country. Afternoon tea will be available.
At 19 Ripon Street, June James’ garden is a beautiful display of what can be achieved on a small residential block. A very pretty
garden at the front and plentiful vegetables and fruit trees at the back.
Off Thornell Road (off Road) at 30 Byrne Close, Simon and Janine Hobson’s garden is a large country garden, beautifully developed over 20 years. Large trees provide shade for a variety of shade-loving plants. Lunch will be available, consisting of sandwiches and slices/cakes, tea/coff prepared by the Auxiliary ladies.
Entrance to each garden is $5 per person and lunch ranges from $10.
There is no EFTPOS facilities available and only cash is accepted.
The raffle will be drawn, the main prize being a beautiful painting by local artist Fran Caldwell and donated by the late Val Robinson.
The gardens open at 10am and close at 5pm.
All money raised from the Open Gardens will go towards the Young Hospital Auxiliary purchasing items on the Young Hospital wish list.
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Every dollar raised goes back into the local community to help those who need it the most.
EVERY FRIDAY
Ampol Garage, corner of Boorowa Street and Zouch Street
Every Friday from 3pm - 5pm.
For all your Fresh Fillets of Fish King Prawns and Oysters
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Cooke concerned over cuts
By REBECCA HEWSON
MEMBER for Cootamundra
places, cultural landmarks and economic lifelines,” she said.
cut by $8 million annually,” Ms Cooke said.
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Steph Cooke has issued a statement in parliament over her concerns on the cutting of $4.5 million to the Crown Reserves Improvement Fund.
Ms Cooke told parliament that the fund is vital to rural and regional NSW and the slashing of funds is a blow to locals.
“This vital fund has been slashed yet again, from $14.5 million to $10 million,” she said.
“This reduction is a serious blow to the volunteers and community groups who work tirelessly to maintain and improve our Crown land across rural and regional NSW.
“Crown land is at the very heart of so many of our small towns and villages.
“It is where our local sports teams play, where our agricultural shows are held and where our communities gather for important moments.”
Ms Cooke explained that these areas are more than parcels of land, but a way for the community to come together.
“They are essential meeting
“They bring us together as communities and preserve our history while building our future.”
According to Ms Cooke the majority of reserves, showgrounds and racecourses in the local area are run and maintained by volunteers and she condemns the Government’s decision to cut the fund as it will make the upkeep of these venues even harder.
“Maintaining and improving these spaces is no easy task,” she said.
“It is often left to volunteers and members of sporting groups and local organisations, who already give so much of their time and energy.
“Labor’s decision to once again reduce funding for the CRIF makes it even harder for those community champions to continue their work.”
Ms Cooke believes that the continued cutting of the fund means that local groups and facilities will miss out on opportunities to maintain and upgrade facilities.
“Since this Government took office, the funding has been
Ms Cooke said when the Coalition was in power there was $18 million was allocated to the fund in 2022-23.
“Now under Labor, this statewide fund has been reduced to just $10 million,” she said.
“This is not just a financial cut; it is a serious setback for our towns and villages, many of which rely on this funding to maintain essential infrastructure and create growth opportunities.
“It is becoming increasingly difficult for Crown land managers and community groups to compete for the funds they need.”
Ms Cooke believes the criteria to apply for the funding has also become harder than ever before.
“Not only has the total funding been reduced, but also this year’s eligibility criteria is even more restrictive,” she said.
“A minimum grant amount of $100,000 has been introduced, and only projects deemed to have a ‘high-quality impact’ are being considered.
“I ask the question - who determines what constitutes a high-
quality impact an will it reflect the unique needs of our small, rural communities?
“The truth is that our towns and villages may not need millions of dolloars.
“Even a small grant can have a massive impact,” she said.
She went on to explain that many of the groups who apply for this funding have done their research and are shovel ready.
“They just need the funding,” Ms Cooke said.
“Now they are being asked to fight for a share of a shrinking pool, with criteria seemingly designed to leave them behind.”
Ms Cooke believes the cuts are leaving the local communities ‘high and dry’ at a time where they most need support.
“We are not talking about luxury projects here, we are talking about basic infrastructure - the community halls, sporting facilities and parks that people in the Cootamundra electorate - and, indeed, across NSW, use every single day,” she said.
“These projects are essential to the fabric of our rural and regional communities, and they deserve support.”
Join the Local Health Advisory Committee in 2025
Anyone who has a passion for improving health outcomes in their local community is invited to apply to join their nearest Local Health Advisory Committee (LHAC).
LHAC members are volunteers who provide a vital link between community and the health services. Committees meet monthly to discuss health needs, advocate for services and access to services and provide feedback.
Each committee identifies and prioritises health needs and works with the health services to benefit each community.
People interested in volunteering do not need a background in health.
“We are looking for people who are community minded and
have a genuine interest in improving the health and wellbeing of their community,” explained MLHD Community Engagement Manager Setchen Brimson. “Being involved in LHAC also provides an opportunity to play an active role in improving access to health care.”
Murrumbidgee Local Health District and the Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network work together to support the LHACs to understand the needs of people across the region and provide information about services and raise community awareness.
“LHACs are an important conduit for providing information about where the service gaps
might be, and assist us in determining services to commission,” said MPHN Community Engagement Coordinator Tom Parker. “LHACs are an essential part of the conversation to ensure we understand the market needs and deliver health services which will make a difference and improve health outcomes.”
Local Health Advisory Committees (LHACs) provide a vital link between community and the health services.
Committees meet monthly to discuss health needs, advocate for services and access to services and provide feedback.
Each committee identifies and prioritises health needs and
works with the health services to benefit each community.
The Committee’s role is to:
advocate for local community
connect with local communities about health priorities
be a voice for planning and evaluation of services
provide support to local health services
promote health literacy and wellbeing in their local communities.
Visit the link below to register your expression of interest
https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/mlhd/ news/latest-news/eoi-open-for2025-health-advocates
PAINT THE HILLTOPS PURPLE
ON behalf of the Young Domestic and Family Violence Reference Group (YDFVRG), it is our great pleasure to invite you to participate in our annual Domestic and Family Violence “Paint the Hilltops Purple!” Day.
On Friday November 22nd, 2024, we are aiming to “Paint the Hilltops Purple” to raise awareness about Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) and allow our community to start the conversation about the impact DFV has on our community and how to access support locally.
So how can you get involved?
We want the Hilltops to be a sea of purple and ask that you promote the day by decorating your shop front or encouraging staff to wear purple to work on Friday 22nd November 2024. We have provided a tile that we hope will be useful on your social media sights that can be shared to get the word out there.
Unfortunately, there has been a significant increase in DFV in Australia and in our region.
Young Crisis Accommodation Centre have supported 138 survivors of DFV in our service area in the last financial year and sadly this number has increased every year since our inception. Raising awareness and starting the conversation is a way we can stand up and use our voices to support victims and to educate our community.
If you would like to be involved, we are offering to drop off packs of purple lovehearts to be displayed in shopfront windows, please let us know if you would like a delivery and this can be arranged. Email kerri@ycac.org.au to express your interest or to discuss any other ideas you may have that will assist us to promote the event. Reach out to Kerri at YCAC if you would like to get involved on the day or take part.
Thank you Harden-Murrumburrah
By ANTONIA BROWN - HRDC
THE NSW Rural Women’s Gathering 2024 we held over the weekend was not only entertaining, it was motivating, uplifting and a huge amount of fun connecting with likeminded rural, regional and remote women from all over NSW.
What a way to showcase our community and our town!
The effort put in by the The Light Horse Hotel Murrumburrah team on Friday night to provide an intimate welcome with drinks and music was delightful.
The Harden Country Club provided a perfect venue, for Saturday, listening to comments by some of the participants reminds us what a truly wonderful asset this venue is for Harden Murrumburrah.
Thank so so very much to the team at the Harden Country Club, they worked with us to provide an amazing event, catering for the large numbers was not a simple task, but once again they pulled together to give us great food and spaces.
Sunday we were able to further showcase our town with The Harden Murrumburrah Community Markets and
Harden Murrumburrah Arts Council.
The event wouldn’t be what it was without committed workshop presenters and sponsors.
People and businesses who recognise the need to support rural, regional and remote women. You inspire us all.
To my committee, you remind me personally what strong and committed women can do when we work together. When I reflect on our speaker and workshop presenters I realise what we have done and am grateful.
An event like this proves our Harden Murrumburrah community is strong, innovative and resilient. Congratulations and thank you to everyone who contributed, you have done our town proud.
Please consider this amazing group of people and businesses: Rural Women’s Network, Harden Murrumburrah Regional Development Corporation, Hilltops Council, Harden Country Club, M & M’s MUSIC Studio, The Ohana Collection, Barwang Wines, Graymont, Flemings Rural, PKF Sydney and Newcastle, Back Creek Orchard, Long Track Pantry, Lighthorse Hotel, StockLive, Yarrawon-
ga Merino and Poll Merino Stud, Sharon Smithers - Bees to Honey, Hard Rock Gym Harden, Harden Bearings and Hardware, NSW Farmers Harden/Boorowa, Harden
Tennis Club, Golf NSW, Made by Mandy Moo, Womn-Kind, Wombat Cottage, Stephanie Corkhill Hyles, 3 Bush Seeds, Camilla Duffy Photographer, OAK Magazine, Australian
Red Cross, Ohhbulldust, Murrumburrah-Harden Rotary Community Garden and everyone else who helped along the way, we are so incredibly grateful for your support.
Council adopts Galong VPA capital works
Hilltops Council has voted to adopt the projects of the Galong Voluntary Planning Agreement at its most recent Ordinary Meeting held on October 23.
Councillors resolved to receive and note the report and adopt the proposed projects in table 1 of the report.
The purpose of the report provided Councillors with the proposed Galong VPA road projects for the 2024/25 financial year.
“The roads proposed for the 2024/2025 Galong VPA capital works program have been identified in consultaion with the Galong Limestone Mine VPA Steering Committee,” the report read.
According to the report the four roads were selected using information from consultation with the Galong Limestone Mine VPA Steering Committee, ARRB road condition assessment, historical data, asset inspector reports, engineering inspections, works coordinator inspections and customer complaints.
“The available budget for the 2024/2025 is $225,000,” the report read.
“Proposed roads for the 2024/2025 Galong VPA capital works program are listed in Table 1.”
The roads that have been selected are rehabilitation of Eubindal Road ($20,000), rehabilitation of Ryan Street ($115,000), rehabilitation of Limestone Way ($40,000) and resealing of Limestone Way ($50,000).
HRDC’s Antonia Brown, one of the organisers from The Gathering says thank you.
Thornhill Street road closure update
By REBECCA HEWSON
HILLTOPS Council wishes to inform local motorists that the temporary road closure on Thornhill Street has been extended with progressive closures announced as well.
“The temporary road closure will remain in place for Thornhill Street, Young, with further details of progressive closures provided,” Council said.
“Road closures between Dundas Street and Currawong Street will be re-
moved the week of Monday October 28, 2024 - weather permitting - and this section of Thornhill Street will re-open access to residents only.”
Following the re-opening there will be progressive closures up the road as work continues.
“Road closures will begin between Currawong Street and Spring Street the week of Monday October 28, 2024weather permitting,” Council said.
“Road closures will continue to progress up Thornhill
Street as the project contiues over the coming weeks with further updates provided.
“Traffic control and overnight closures will remain in place to allow safe operations for completing project work due to road and stormwater system upgrades.
“Please note temporary road closure times can change without notice. Vehicle detours will be signposted to assist the travelling public.”
Be sure to follow Hilltops Council on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date.
KITE
FESTIVAL 2024
IT was a fantastic day out at the Harden Kite Festival, with fantastic weather for flying a kite and plenty to see and do.
LEFT & RIGHT: The skies over Harden Racecourse were filled throughout the day.
The amazing ladies in the Festival Office on the day.
The kites weren’t the only amazing things to see throughout the day.
Bluey and Chilli were very popular on the day.
Councils encouraged to apply for apprentice and trainee funding
THE peak body for local government in NSW has welcomed the opening of the first round of funding for 1300 additional council apprentices, trainees and cadets.
Local Government NSW (LGNSW) Rural Vice President Mayor Phyllis Miller OAM said the state’s 128 councils had been eagerly awaiting the release of funding guidelines for the Fresh Start for Local Government Apprentices, Trainees and Cadets Program.
“Funding for apprentices, trainees and cadets had been one of LGNSW’s key advocacy priorities for some time, so it’s wonderful to see that assistance now available to councils,” Mayor Miller said.
“This significant investment of $252.2 million over the next six years will not only help councils
overcome existing labour and skills shortages but will also create long-term career opportunities for local communities, particularly in rural and regional areas,” she said.
It is expected that round one funding will provide for up to 350 apprenticeships and 300 traineeships and cadetship opportunities across the sector.
Applications for round one close on 8 November, with successful applicants to be announced on 27 November. It is expected that new starters will commence their work placements in early 2025.
Mayor Miller said that while the window of time to submit applications for round one was relatively brief, she was pleased that the second round of funding would com-
mence in early 2025 with applications for that second round closing on 31 March 2025.
“This will align with the sector’s budget timeframes and gives councils plenty of time to carefully consider their business needs for the 2025/26 Financial Year,” Mayor Miller said.
“I strongly encourage all councils to familiarise themselves with the guidelines and submit an application,” she said.
The guidelines indicate that the program will fund 100 per cent of the applicable award wage for a new apprentice, trainee, or cadet and 15 per cent of on-costs.
This funding will be adjusted to reflect award increases as approved by the Industrial Relations Commission of NSW.
Mayor Miller said that councils had long grappled with labour and skills shortages in several critical areas including engineering, childcare, urban and town planning, building surveying, project management, water treatment operators, and mechanical tradespeople.
“It’s essential that councils have the resources to secure their future workforce as many long-serving local government employees are set to retire in the coming years,” Mayor Miller said.
“On behalf of the local government sector, I thank the NSW Government for their support, as well as the United Services Union for its advocacy in this area,” Mayor Miller said.
Mayor Miller said councils, due to their diverse operations and deep ties to the community, had traditionally been strong providers of entry-level employment opportunities, offering opportunities for people to gain hands-on skills and accredited training.
She said council-trained apprentices, cadets and trainees were highly sought after by employers, both within and outside the sector, helping improve productivity and liveability.
“Funding for apprentices, trainees and cadets will significantly boost councils’ ability to recruit and retain long-term staff in a variety of disciplines to help fill these roles and future-proof their organisations and the services they provide to their communities,” she said.
Council has said work is continuing to make its way up Thornhill Street in Young.
A 30 year celebration of community
By REBECCA HEWSON
Original and current members of the Boorowa Court House Arts and Craft Shop have said the upcoming 30 year anniversary is a celebration of community.
Founding members Dawn Barton and Cathy Walsh, along with the current chair Jenny Reid have said the community that has been built within the group is something special that deserves to be celebrated.
30 years ago Dawn was a Councillor on Boorowa Shire Council and fought hard for the Arts and Crafts Shop to be established and to be housed in the Boorowa Court House.
“I floated the idea in Council,” Dawn said.
“The building wasn’t being used and some of them wanted to put it up for sale, but I love to see these old buildings being preserved.
“We didn’t have, at that stage, Tourist Information Centre so I floated the idea.”
Dawn said she had put forward the idea of both being housed in the building.
“To become a member you had to live in the Shire,” she said.
“All of the men thought it was a great idea, so that’s how it started.”
When the idea for the shop was going through Council, Dawn was told by a then Council staffer, that the Shop wouldn’t last a year.
“Our then editor, that used to record the Council meetings, when we had a date for opening and so forth, he actually said to me, ‘it won’t even last 12 months,’” Dawn said.
“And we’re now 30 years.”
Having fought so hard for the Shop to be established in the first place, the celebration means a lot to Dawn.
“It means a lot to me, to think that we’ve kept functioning that long, cause it’s run by volunteers, and we keep getting the volunteers to help run it, and it’s been a great place for the ladies of the district who do all of this handicraft and all that,” she said.
“Apart from the fact that
they sell things and make a bit of money themselves, it’s also a social place.
“Our women are often forgotten and on their own, and it’s somewhere for them to go and have a cup of tea and have a chat and make some friends.”
Having dedicated such a long time to the Boorowa Art and Craft Shop, Dawn is hopeful that it will continue it’s legacy with the next generation.
“I would really love to see it continue,” she said.
“I’d like to thank the district for their support, cause they’ve really supported us extremely well.”
At the time when interested parties were invited to attend a meeting, Cathy, was very excited at the prospect of the establishment of the Shop.
“I went along to the meeting that Council called,” Cathy said.
“I was on the steering committee to get it setup, I found out all of the information about setting up a coopera-
tive and I was the first chair ever.”
Between Dawn, Cathy, the steering committee and the founding committee the group setup the Shop and have made it what it is today.
“It’s had it’s problems getting members and keeping members at times but we had about 35 members when we first started,” Cathy said.
“We had people who made handmade guitars, beautiful china painters, the lady who did that has just passed away, but it was just magnificent work.
“I think it’s been an asset to the town.”
Cathy believes that the establishment of the Boorowa Art and Craft shop has been mutually beneficial for the committee, it’s members and the community.
“It’s been a win-win for the town,” she said.
“We keep that beautiful building open and aired, just about every day of the week, it’s an outlet for people with their craft opportunities, it’s a gathering place for people
to meet - like minded people and for lonely people as well - it’s somewhere they can go and meet the public.”
It has also been a place of empowerment for the women of the Boorowa region.
“A lot of our members have never worked outside the home,” Cathy said.
“It has given them a new lease on life and it’s given them a purpose.”
It has also been a bit of a joke among members that being able to create and sell their work has ‘kept or supported their habit.’
“It validates people,” Cathy said.
“If people want to buy their product, it means that they’re doing something good, they’re doing something of value that people like.
“It’s reaffirming to people the things that they do.”
Being a part of something so special to so many locals has helped local women to build up their own selfworth.
“It has built the confidence up of so many of our mem-
bers,” Cathy said. Cathy encourages locals, both men or women, to join them in becoming members of the Boorowa Arts and Crafts Shop, so they too can experience what it means to be welcomed and to feel a part of the community.
“I encourage people to come and visit us, come and have a look in the Craft Shop, come and join the Craft Shop, become a member,” Cathy said.
Current chair Jenny Reid hasn’t quite been a member for 30 years, with her anniversary coming up next May, however, she is still ready to celebrate and is encouraging all locals to come along to the celebration on Tuesday November 12.
“We’d love the community to come and say hello,” Jenny said.
There will be tea, scones with jam and cream and of course a birthday cake for the celebration.
“Those who haven’t been in should come and have a look,” Jenny said.
Celebrating 30 years of Boorowa Court House Arts and Crafts Shop
By REBECCA HEWSON
Boorowa Court House Arts and Crafts are celebrating 30 years since opening this November and the whole community is being invited to join them as they look back on where they came from and look forward to the future to what is still to come.
The official anniversary of the first meeting is on November 22, however, the committee have decided to move the celebration to Tuesday November 12 so the whole community can take part.
On Thursday August 4, 1994, the Boorowa News published a story on the Boorowa Mayor, Cr Robert Gledhill, that read ‘If you sew it, knit it, weld it, turn it, cut it, glue it or dry it, you need to come to a public meeting to discuss the opening of an Arts and Crafts Centre in Boorowa Court House.”
In the story he also said that the amount of arts and crafts goods manufactured in the Boorowa Shire was enormous and with a sales outlet such as the Court House it could become an important part of the promotion of the Boorowa area.
30 years later Mr Gledhill’s words have been shown to be very much true with the Arts and Crafts Shop growing from strength to strength and not only providing support to the local community but raising funds for organisations.
30 years ago a steering committee of seven locals was elected with Laurie Woodford, Christina Gay, Gwen Crowe, Dawn Barton, Cathy Walsh, Joan Clark and Jo Snelling making up the numbers.
The committee put in a lot of hard work and compiled a constitution all while
cleaning up the empty Court House that had been closed for a number of years.
Boorowa Council showed its support of the project when it made a loan to the committee of $2000 which went towards purchasing items to stock the kitchen with utensils, as well as the purchase of a second hand kitchen and hand basin.
The success of the Shop was such that the loan was paid back within six months of the Shop being opened.
Since then a new kitchen
has been installed and the Court House has a very work friendly environment for all of the volunteers and committee members to make the most of.
The original primary objective of the committee was to promote, market and provide an avenue for the sale of goods to provide an avenue for the sale of goods produced in the Boorowa Shire, assist members in improving the quality of the goods through the development of skills, promote tourism in
the district and to offer light refreshments through the coffee shop/tea rooms, all of which the Shop has fulfilled.
The late General Manager of Boorowa Shire Council Horace Dunk was supportive of the Shop and said he was keen to see the venture succeed and if the centre was successful Council would consider employing a Tourist Officer.
In 1999 Barbara Manion was appointed to the position, followed by Melanie Ford in 2014 with both ladies
assisted by Janene Hurley. Throughout the years the Shop has become a venue for tourists, coaches and visitors from Canberra, Sydney and all across the country to stop by to enjoy the scenery, use the facilities and grab a bite to eat.
Even today the Boorowa Arts and Crafts Shop is a haven for local knitters, crocheters, cooks, embroiderers and needleworkers as well as artists and local producers of crafty items.
The Shop is only too happy
to pass on the knowledge of their own crafts to new members who may be interested as well as welcoming new members who already have their own expertise.
Membership to the Boorowa Art and Craft Shop is no longer restricted to just the Boorowa Shire area with men and women from across the area encouraged to sign up and get involved.
Call into the Boorowa Arts and Craft Shop and speak to the many volunteers and committee members.
Ladies working hard at the Boorowa Art and Craft Shop in 2013.
Active Transport Plan on public exhibition
HILLTOPS Council has placed its Active Transport Plan on public exhibition and is asking locals to have their say.
At the October Ordinary Meeting Councillors voted to place the plan on public exhibition and invite submissions for 28 days.
“The Active Transport Plan (ATP) aims to provide a framework for existing active transport needs, future management, use and enhancement for walking and cycling of all ages and mobility,” the report submitted to Council by the Director of Infrastructure read.
“The study aims to highlight the
key elements that can improve the existing network in the townships of Young, Harden-Murrumburrah and Boorowa.
“Active transport indicates travelling by walking, bicycle, scooter, skateboard, mobility scooter and other forms of non-motorised transport.”
The study looks at both recreational and functional purposes with functional being for example, going to and from shops, schools, workplaces and other destinations, which serve a practical purpose, while recreational trips encompass exercise and leisure type activities.
“The report outlines the proposed active network enhancements designed to encourage greater use of dynamic transport modes, enhance connectivity, elevate user experience and improve accessibility for the Hilltops community, thereby promoting enhanced transport equity,” the report read.
The ATP includes a number of recommendations which have been identified and prioritised with the report identifying 32 proposed treatments in Young, 12 in Harden and 10 in Boorowa.
The proposed treatments includes pedestrian refuges, shared
pathways, new footpaths, footpath extensions and the installation of kerb ramps.
“In the report, it is calculated that the proposed upgrades for ATP will cost approximately $10,508,480 (excluding GST) overall,” the report read.
In the summary a cost breakdown for high, medium and low priority projects was $2,508,000 for high priority work, $4,141,800 for medium priority work and $3,858,620 for low priority work.
“The total capital budget for footpaths in the Long Term Financial Plan is $1,548,355 over ten years
and typically $145,000 a year,” the report read.
“Significant additional investment would therefore be required to deliver all proposed upgrades identified in the plan.”
The recommendation from Council was moved by Cr Langford and Cr Blackwell and was moved unanimously.
The Active Transport Plan will be on exhibition at Hilltops Council offices or available online at https:// www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/ have-your-say/ where locals are being encouraged to submit their feedback.
Harden Murrumburrah shines at Rural Women’s Gathering
MEMBER for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke, joined women from remote farming stations, rural towns, and regional city centres at the 2024 New South Wales Rural Women’s Gathering at HardenMurrumburrah at the weekend.
The event was hosted by a dedicated volunteer committee; Rosie Fairfield-Smith, Bronwyn Ryan, Julie Roberts, Antonia Brown, Jessica Ryan, Ros Stewart, Sarah Karaitiana, Hannah Walton and Sarah Rowan, who helped raise funds to make the event at the renovated Harden Country Club a shining success.
Ms Cooke thanked the committee for their hard work, and for helping create an unforgettable weekend sure to inspire many rural women long after the gathering concluded.
“It has been a wonderful weekend spent celebrating rural women from across our Cootamundra electorate, and from across New South Wales,” Ms Cooke said.
“It’s so great to see the renovated Harden Country Club being utilised for such an important event, and I want to acknowledge the many late nights and long hours spent by our volunteer committee and residents here in Harden Murrumburrah to make this day so special.”
The event was attended by multigenerational families, with mothers and daughters taking away knitting tips, social media skills and inspiration from keynote speaker Dr Jana Pittman and guest speaker Ruby Riethmuller.
“More women are entering the workforce across rural and regional Australia, starting their own business, taking on work in town, or building off-farm income by working from home,” Ms Cooke said.
“The Gathering is an opportunity for us all to meet with each other where we’re at, share what we’ve learned, and be empowered for great things to come.
“I was so pleased to be able to give the Minister for Women, Minister for Seniors, and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Vio-
lence and Sexual Assault a warm welcome to the beautiful Cootamundra electorate, Ms Harrison is always welcome to stop by when she’s travelling through this stunning region.”
The weekend was a great experience for all who attended.
Ms Cooke also congratulated the city of Lismore. Lismore was announced as the host during one of the official welcomes to the event with the Rural Women’s Gathering candle passed on to representatives from Lisomre Shire Council by members of the Harden-Murrumburrah committee.
Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke, with members of the NSW Rural Women’s Network volunteer committee in Harden.
MOUNTED CONSTABLE SHARP
This is Marty from Young and District Family History Group with another story from our research.
In 1911 in Sydney Miss Ada Alice M Hopwood and Mr George Sharp were married in Sydney. She was a young lady from Young, and he a mounted constable with the police force stationed in Northern New South Wales. A descendant asked us to throw light on how they might have met. This involved following the early career of George, the mounted constable as well as research into the social life of Young in the early 1900s.
George Frederick Sharp joined the New South Wales police as a mounted constable in 1904, stationed at Queanbeyan. He spent his first year there before being move on to Burrowa in 1905. The Burrowa News reported just six months later that Mounted Constable Sharp had been promoted and would be leaving for West Wyalong. The article tells of a popular young man who was an efficient and intelligent officer and one they were sorry to lose. In 1908 following a transfer to Young he took up residence in a boarding house for young ladies and gentlemen run by a Mrs Toland who had also recently moved to town from West Wyalong. He was stationed in town until his transfer North at the end of 1910.
Ada Alice Hopwood was born in Young in 1890, and was an accomplished young woman, who won awards during her school years, and later for her needlework. She was very active in the community and a sociable and capable young woman who became secretary of the Wisteria Lodge of the woman’s branch of the Oddfellows. As such, she would have been involved in all the social fundraising balls and events held by them. At the launch of the Wisteria Lodge when Miss Ada Hopwood was elected as the financial secretary. The Young Chronicle reported a lively meeting hosted by the gentlemen’s lodge where ‘dancing was kept up till three o’clock the next morning and the enjoyableness of the proceedings was added to by songs and recitals.’
This is one of many such evenings reported in the local paper over 1909 and 1910 and seems a likely place for an introduction between a popular young police constable and a sociable young lady.
In January 1911 Ada resigned her position as financial secretary before heading to Sydney to be married. Only two months after the announcement of George’s transfer.
The young couple moved north and there followed the births of two sons and a daughter
however Ada Alice died just days after the birth of their fourth child in October 1915. George served with the 2nd Light Horse in World War I. He never remarried.
Young & District Family History Research room at Young Community Arts Centre, 2 Campbell Street Young is open Wednesday 10am-2.30 pm and Saturday 10am-1.00pm. Our volunteers are available to help you with your research and all money raised through research helps to keep the research room open, so why not come and visit us.
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JOKER: FOLIE A DEUX
Struggling with his dual identity, failed comedian Arthur Fleck meets the love of his life, Harley Quinn, while incarcerated at Arkham State Hospital.
Eddie Brock and Venom must make a devastating decision as they’re pursued by mysterious forces from both of their worlds.
(M, Science ction themes, violence and coarse language, 109 mins)
(MA15+, Strong themes and violence, 138 mins) VENOM: THE LAST DANCE
HIGHLIGHTS FOR NOVEMBER/ DECEMBER 2024
Multiple generations of couples and families inhabit the same home over the course of a century, sharing in love, loss, laughter, and life.
The Cinema will be taking a short break mid-November, but the Theatre will have some great non-film events!
22 Nov and Sat 23 Nov
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(M, Coarse language, 104 mins) GLADIATOR II After his home is conquered by the tyrannical emperors who now lead Rome, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum and must look to his past to nd strength.
(M, Animal cruelty, blood and gore, injury detail and violence, 148 mins)
1912 Image of Ada Alice and George Sharp (photograph, S McBride)
FRIDAY,
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 News. 12.30 Miniseries: The War Of The Worlds. 1.25 Grantchester. 2.15 Question Everything. 2.45 Spicks And Specks. 3.20 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. 4.00 Dr Charles Perkins Oration 2024. 4.30 Boyer Lecture 2024: Professor Anna Goldsworthy. 5.00 Take 5
Stars. 10.30 MOVIE: Skyscraper. (2018) 12.35 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific. 2.00 Escape To The Country. 3.00 I Escaped To The Country. 4.00 Escape To The Country. 5.00 Horse Racing. Golden Eagle Day and Eagle Farm Raceday. 6.00 Dog Patrol. 6.30 The Highland Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. 12.00 Horse Racing. Golden Eagle Day and Eagle Farm Raceday. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Great Outdoors. 7.30 MOVIE: Independence Day. (1996) Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum. 10.25 MOVIE: The 6th Day. (2000) Arnold Schwarzenegger. 12.55 Taken. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 On Tour With Allan Border. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Week 10. Sydney v West Coast. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Week 10. Carlton v Essendon. 9.15 MOVIE: The Mummy. (2017) 11.25 Late Programs.
Week 10. Richmond v Hawthorn. 5.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Week 10. Port Adelaide v GWS Giants. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 8.30 MOVIE: A Few Good Men. (1992) 11.25 Late Programs.
(June 21 to July 22) Learn to listen to the truth, even if it upsets your perception of how you believe things are or should be. Meanwhile, a family matter requires sensitive handling.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: For The Love Of Chocolate. (2021) 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 David Attenborough’s Planet Earth III. 8.40 MOVIE: London Has Fallen. (2016) Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart, Alon Aboutboul. 10.40 Race To The Melbourne Cup Carnival. 11.40 Tipping Point. 12.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Rebel Wilson’s Pooch Perfect. 12.00 Buffy The Vampire Slayer. 3.00 Bondi Vet. 3.55 First Dates UK. 4.55 Australia’s Got Talent. 6.20 MOVIE: Ron’s Gone Wrong. (2021) 8.30 MOVIE: Easy A. (2010) Emma Stone, Amanda Bynes, Penn Badgley. 10.30 MOVIE: The Favourite. (2018) 1.05 Late Programs.
6.00 Getaway. 6.30 A Current Affair. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. 11.30 Horse Racing. Melbourne Cup Carnival. Victoria Derby Day. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 MOVIE: No Time To Die. (2021) Daniel Craig, Rami Malek. 10.45 MOVIE: No Escape. (2015) Owen Wilson. 12.35 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. 1.30 The Garden Gurus. 2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. 2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 Australia’s Cheapest Weddings. 12.30 Australia’s Got Talent. 2.00 Wife Swap Australia. 3.30 Dancing With The Stars: All Stars. 5.00 MOVIE: City Slickers II. (1994) 7.30 MOVIE: Big Daddy. (1999) Adam Sandler. 9.25 MOVIE: The Bone Collector. (1999) Denzel Washington, Angelina Jolie. 11.50 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 Keeping Up Appearances. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Elizabeth Of Ladymead. (1948) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Antiques Downunder. 8.30 MOVIE: Sleeping With The Enemy. (1991) 10.30 MOVIE: Suburbicon. (2017) 12.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Shark Tank. 11.30 Dessert Masters. 12.30 10 Minute Kitchen. 1.00 Silvia’s Italian Masterclass. 1.30 The Dog Down Under. 2.00 Australia By Design: Innovations.
Rugby
6.00 Flushed. 7.00 It’s Academic. 8.30 Kitty Is Not A Cat. 9.00 Get Clever. 10.10 My Asian Banquet. 10.40 Farmer Wants A Wife. 12.20 Behave Yourself. 1.30 Home And Away. 3.20 To Be Advised. 5.30 Gold Coast Ocean Rescue. 6.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Law & Order. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 MOVIE: Beach Party. (1963) 3.00 Rugby League. Championships. Women’s. Week 3. 5.30 Rugby League. Week 3. New Zealand v Tonga. 8.00 MOVIE: A Fistful Of Dynamite. (1971) James Coburn. 11.10 MOVIE: Barquero. (1970) 1.20 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Pooches At Play. 12.30 The Yes Experiment. 1.00 Everyday Gourmet. 1.30 GCBC. 2.00 Farm To Fork. 2.30 Basketball. Melbourne Phoenix v Perth Wildcats. 4.30 Luxury Escapes. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 The Sunday Project. 7.00 Dog House Australia: All Shapes And Sizes. 8.00 The Graham Norton Show.
9News Sunday. 7.00 The Block. 8.45 60 Minutes. 9.45 9News Late. 10.15 Trump: A Second Chance? 11.45 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 The Avengers. 11.00 MOVIE: The Maggie. (1954) 1.00 MOVIE: How To Stuff A Wild Bikini. (1965) 3.00 MOVIE: It’s A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World. (1963) 6.00 Getaway. 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30
MOVIE: The Fugitive. (1993) Harrison Ford, Tommy Lee Jones, Sela Ward. 11.10 Chicago Med. 12.05 Late Programs.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) Unsettled situations don’t get sorted out while you’re catnapping. So stop putting things off and work out a schedule to help get your life back in order.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Someone close might be preparing to move away. Repress the temptation to try to change their mind and instead offer them your loving support.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Be careful about finances this week. Invest only when you’re sure of your facts. In addition, renewing ties with an old friend turns out to be a very wise move.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A
ACROSS
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD
1 Who wrote “Paradise Lost”, John ... (6)
8 Name the physicist who formulated the theory of relativity, Albert ... (8)
9 What is a more common name for the “doghouse” (6)
10 Name a large glass of beer (8)
11 What is a summerhouse called (6)
12 Which gaseous element is used in orange-red tubular electrical discharge lamps (4)
13 When one directs the preparation of a newspaper, one does what (5)
16 Name an Australian country and western singer, Slim ... (5)
19 To force in or down by repeated somewhat light strokes, is to do what (4)
21 What is quinsy or croup known as (6)
22 What might we call a person involved in country life (8)
23 What is a scarf worn around the neck (6)
24 Name one of the rulers in a form of government in which the power is vested in a few (8)
25 What are the results of producing (6)
DOWN
2 Reykjavik is the capital of which North Atlantic republic (7)
Letters
3 What is the straight portion of a survey line between curves (7)
4 Name the US country and rock singer, Willie ... (6)
5 To overwhelm with amazement, is to do what (7)
6 Which former copper coins were equal to onetwelfth of a shilling (7)
7 What is a state of society without government or law (7)
13 Name a renowned US essayist and poet, Ralph Waldo ... (7)
E-QUATIONS
14 Which term describes inactivity or sluggishness (7)
15 Starlike is implied by which word (7)
17 To assign a person to higher status, is to do what (7)
18 What is a large drinking cup, now usually with a handle and sometimes a hinged cover (7)
20 To be unequal quality, or irregular, is to be what (6)
Find the following words in the grid. They may be read in any direction, even diagonally. Some letters are used more than once.
1 COMATOSE
(a) Eating at the same table
(b) Punctuated, as a sentence
(c) Unconscious
2 PERPETUITY
(a) A difficulty (b) Endless time (c) A thorough search
Build it yourself using the clues and each of the twenty-four letters once only to form ten words: five across and five down. A key word (bold clue) builds on the letter set in the grid.
CLUES:
Alto violin (5)
Distributed cards (5)
European Space Agency (3)
Four-wheel drive (coll) (3)
Indulgent binge (5)
Morose (3)
Obtained (3)
Outdo (7)
Share transport (3-4)
Small plant spray (5)
South West Slopes Junior Cricket
ROUND two of the South West Slopes Junior Cricket Association competition hit off last weekend with some fantastic games played across the region in cool but sunny conditions.
UNDER 11s Round Two
Jennings Mowers Warriors 90 were defeated by Boorowa Gold 161 at Keith Cullen Oval.
Runs for the Warriors went to: Clancy Jenner with 7, Annika Davis with 5, Private player with 12 - including a four, Thomas Dunkling 6, Shiven Jhunjhunwala 1 (not out), Chester Davis 4and Banjo Jenner with 2 (not out).
Runs for Boorowa Gold went to: George Manion with 10, Thomas Scott with 3, Angus Burton Taylor 1, Lachlan Halls 2, Rosie Scott 1, Luke van Leeuwen 0, Alfie Shean 4, Jacob Halls 17 not out and Archer Dowling 19 not out.
In bowling for the Warriors Chester Davis and Private Player took a wicket each with Annika Davis taking two, Thomas Dunkling also took an unassisted run out.
Boorowa Gold bowling had Archer Dowling take
two wickets, Jacob Halls had three, Angus Burton Taylor, Luke van Leeuwen and Thomas Scott took one wicket each, on the field George Manion and Angus Burton Taylor had one unassisted runout each.
The NXT Journey Sixers 120 defeated Ray White Young Heat 60 at Mitchell Park in Cootamundra.
Runs for the Heat went to: Pixie Gibson 1, Sybil Snodgrass 3, Edith Roles 4, Arthur Wright 3 not out and Federick Simpson 1.
In bowling Sybil Snodgrass and Oscar Wright took two wickets each and Edith Roles had one unassisted runout.
Gecko Sports Smashers 46 were defeated by Dunk Insurance Hurricanes 51 at Young Public School, no runs etc were recorded on Play HQ.
Harden Under 11s 146 defeated CATO Strikers 81 at Murrumburrah Public School.
Harden batted first with runs going to: William Hufton 13, Desmond Abnett 9, captain Harry Edwards 13,
Olive Cavanagh 3, vice captain Harry Smith 22, Liam Beal 11, Gus Ferry 1 and Theo Brady 13.
On the field for the Strikers: Hugh Findlay and Jack Collins took one wicket each and Hugh Findlay took one catch as a fielder.
Runs for the Strikers went to: Hugh Findlay 13, Archie Parkman 3, Rhaegar Bloor 2, George Parkman 9, Cooper Patterson 5, Robert Thackeray 1 and Jack Collins 6.
Bowling and fielding for the Under 11s: Liam Beal, Olive Cavanagh and Harry Smith all took two wickets each, Theo Brady and Desmond Abnett had one wicket each and Harry Smith also took a catch as a fielder.
Boorowa Green had the bye.
UNDER 11s Round Three
Draw
Dunk Insurance Hurricanes vs Harden Under 11s at Bradman Oval, Cootamundra.
Ray White Heat vs Gecko Sports Smashers at Young Public School.
Boorowa Gold vs NXT Jour-
ney Sixers at Boorowa Sports Ground.
Boorowa Green vs Jennings Mowers Warriora at Boorowa Sports Ground.
CATO Strikers have the bye.
UNDER 13s Round Two: Col Gerhard Colts 6/137 defeated Nimbus Scorchers 8/87 at the Soccer Ground. Henry Aiken took three wickets for the Scorchers, while Harry Collins and Tyson Schofield took one each.
Bentley Quinn took both a catch as a fielder and a catch as the wicket keeper, while Edward Shipp took a catch on the field, Henry Aiken had a stumpings and Tyson Schofield took an unassisted runout.
With the bat the runs went to: Tyson Schofield 25 not out, Harry Collins 14, Dakota Bourke 5, Edward Shipp 1, Tom McKnight 10, Henry Aiken 1, Aarav Passi 2 and a fill in had 4 not out.
Harden Under 13s 4/141 were defeated by Arthur Stacey Stars 5/142 at Tim Doolan Oval.
Harden were first in bat
and runs went to: Alexander McMillan 22, Jack Allen 2, Alec Weston 6, Andreas MacFarlane 13, Charlie Beal 4, Fletcher Betts 7, Ardy Abnett 46, Joshua Guy 9 not out, Louis Abnett 1 not out.
On the field and with the ball: Andrea MacFarlane, Ardy Abnett, Fletcher Betts, Jack Allen and Alec Weston all took one wicket each, Ardy, Fletcher, Jack and Joshua Guy all took a catch each as a fielder.
Ariah Park Redbacks 8/84 defeated Mawhood’s Supa IGA Magpies 6/80 at Ariah Park.
Young Vet Clinic Renegades had the bye.
UNDER 13s Round Three Draw:
Arthur Stacey Stars vs Ariah Park Redbacks at The Oval, Temora.
Nimbus Scorchers vs Harden Under 13s at Gus Smith Oval, Young.
Young Vet Clinic Renegades vs Col Gerhard Colts at Gus Smith Oval, Young Mawhoods Supa IGA Magpies have the bye.
UNDER 16s Round Two: Watson Toyota Cruisaders
6/129 were defeated by Ariah Park Redbacks 10/132.
Fielding first: Aiden Mesa, Oliver Miller, Zabir Alam and Nicholas McRaye took two wickets each, Lachlan Davis took one wicket, Braith Anderson, Zabir and Jack Shea all took a catch each as fielders, Liam Payne took two catches as wicket keeper and Zabir took one runout. With the bat runs went to: Zabir 38, Liam 3, Nicholas 15, Aiden 40 not out, Jack 12 and Brydie Davis 3. Temora Scorchers 4/190 defeated Cootamundra Kookaburras 10/136 at Nixon Park. There was no results posted for Tumut Gundy vs Amber Blythe Breakers at Stan Crowe Oval.
UNDER 16s Round Three Draw: Ariah Park Redbacks vs Tumut Gundy at Ariah Park Sports Oval.
Temora Scorchers vs Watson Toyota Cruisers at Nixon Park Oval 1, Temora. Cootamundra Kookaburras vs Amber Blythe Breakers at Albert Park, Cootamundra.
Celebrating
100 years of croquet
ON Saturday Young Croquet Club celebrated 100 years with a huge celebration. Locals were given the opportunity to have a game or two, to read all about the history of Young Croquet Club and to join in with a celebratory lunch and cake.
South West Slopes Opens Cricket plays round three
OPENS A GRADE ROUND THREE
Temora Bowling Club Tigers 4/108 defeated Stockinbingal Cricket Club 10/104 at Nixon Park.
Boorowa Crocs forfieted to Cootamundra Ex Services Club Bulls.
OPENS A GRADE ROUND FOUR DRAW
Cootamundra Ex Services Club Bulls vs Temora Bowling Club Tigers at Albert Park, Cootamundra.
Boorowa Crocs vs Stockinbingal Cricket Club at Boorowa Sports Ground.
OPENS B GRADE ROUND THREE
Temora Shamrock Leprechauns 10/156 were defeated by Grenfell Blues 9/158 at The Soccer Ground.
Cootamundra Ex Services Club Bulls 10/72 were defeated by Murringo Mavericks Cricket Club at Albert Park. Murringo won the toss and batted first. Runs went to: Shannon McKinney 40, Harsh Deep Singh 6, Stewart Sennett 18, vice captain Peter Jolliffee 51, Oscar Taylor 10 not out and Aidan Mesa 2. Fall of wickets: 1-0 Craig Hambrook, 2-8 Harsh Deep
Singh, 3-62 Stewart Stennett, 4-78 Shannon McKinney, 5-137 Peter Jolliffe, 6-139 Aidan Mesa.
On the field: Oscar Taylor took 3 wickets, captain Jamie Pullen and Jolliffe took two wickets each, Craig Hambrook and Aiden Mesa took one wicket each, Muhammad Abubakar, Hambrook and Pullen all took a catch as a fielder, Stennett took two stumps and Pullen and Jolliffe took runouts each.
Cootamundra Ex Services Club Bulls 10/145 defeated Criterion Bin Chickens 10/73 at Clarke Oval.
Fielding first Adam Bloor took one wicket, captain Javarn Hurcum took six wickets and Jack McRae took two.
With the bat runs went to: Adam Bloor 20, Cole Bloor 4, Matthew Dunn 9, Declan Hurcum 7, Javarn 1, Leonard Hurcum 6, Tyler Hurcum 24 and Jack McRae 2. Harden Hornets forfeited to Temora Bowling Club Tigers.
Boorowa Big Bottles forfeited to Temora Exies Renegades.
Junee Stallions 2/95 defeated Bribbaree Rams Cricket
Club 9/94 at Burns Park, Junee. Rams went into bat first with runs going to: Justin Boyd 1, Jack Woods 36, Zabir Alam 7, Nicholas McRaye 16, Mohammed Alam 3, Patrick Grady 3, James Payne 14 not out and a fill in scoring 5 not out.
Fall of wickets: 1-3 Justin Boyd, 2-4 Ethan Miller, 3-4 Steven Collier, 4-25 Zabir Alam, 5-29 Jack Apps, 6-60 Jack Woods, 7-71 Nicholas Mcraye, 8-71 Mohammed Alam, 9-76 Patrick Grady.
Fielding: Zabir took a wicket and Boyd took a catch.
OPENS B GRADE ROUND FOUR DRAW
Murringo Mavericks Cricket Club vs Cootamundra Ex Services Club Bulls at Gus Smith Oval.
Temora Exies Renegades vs Junee Stallions at Nixon Park Oval 2, Temora. Grenfell Blues vs Boorowa Big Bottles at Henry Lawson Oval, Grenfell.
Criterion Bin Chickens vs Temora Shamrock Leprechauns at Miller Henry Oval, Young.
Harden Hornets vs Cootamundra Ex Services Club Bulls at Tim Doolan Oval.
The cutting of the amazing (and delicious) cake.
Doug Leabeater enjoyed the celebration.
Heather Ruhl takes aim in one of her matches.
Enjoying the barbecue lunch.
Shirley Close shared the history of the Club with members and visitors.
Players made the most of the beautiful conditions on Saturday.
Students at State PSSA Athletics
THE Boorowa Central School community
congratulates Emmett and Amali for making it to NSW State Athletics in Sydney for High Jump.
We are very proud of your achievements and wish you both the best of luck!
What an achievement to go from our school carnival, to Cowra District, to Western PSSA and NSW State for athletics!
- Relieving Assistant Principal Primary Jason Stuart.
Emmett had an absolute ball. Super proud of him. He ended up trying for 1m30 but didn’t get
Emmett at the Championships. Amali at the Championships.
there. - Michelle Knight. Congratulations to Jeremy Rootsey who competed at State Athletics in the 100m and 200m sprint.
Young North is very proud of your effort and
YPS GIRLS CRICKET SIDE WIN OVER SOUTH WAGGA
THE Young Public School girls cricket team had a great win over South Wagga Public School in Young last Monday in the Riverina Final of the PSSA Knockout.
There was some lovely batting and communication when we were sent in to bat, ending the innings with 123 runs.
Mackenzie top scored with an unbeaten 31, and Sybil 13.
Our solid bowling and tight fielding kept South Wagga contained to a total of 47, with wickets taken by Matilda and Eliza (2 each), Mackenzie, Sybil, Pippa and Kaily, and one run out by Sybil.
YPS now goes on to the state quarter finals against the South Coast champs, Illaroo Road Public School.
Congratulations to the girls on both teams for such a great display of sportsmanship and fun.
Thank you to parents and supporters for umpiring, scoring, transport and support.
- DIMITY HOUSTON
competed in two events.
determination. - YNPS
Murringo Public School’s brilliant PP5 relay team are competed at state athletics in Sydney and made it through to the final after winning their heat.
Leanne and Sandra win on Wednesday
ON Wednesday, October 23, the ladies played a Single Stableford,
Winners on the day: Div 1: Leanne Slater 34 pts Div 2: Sandra Holmes 36 pts
NTP’s: A Grade 16th sponsored by Gail Hanigan – Liz Harding, B Grade 7th sponsored by Elegant Timbers, Shutters and Blinds – Noela Hardman, C Grade 13th sponsored by Uplands P/L – Cathy Marshall.
14 balls donated by Pat Hatton Leanne Slater, Liz Harding and Cheryl Minehan won the Golf NSW Sand Green Championships at Grenfell earlier this month! Congratulations to you all, well done!
Last Saturday the Ladies played in the Par 3 Championships.
Most noteworthy, Trish Miller had a wonderful Holein-One on the 8th! Congratulations, Trish.
Winners on the day: Scratch – Div 1: WinnerChris Keevil 64, Runner-up – Helen Spencer 66, Div 2: Winner – Sandra Holmes 73, Runner-up – Marg Kinlyside 74, Nett – Div 1: Winner – Liz Harding 57 nett, Runner-up –
Trish Miller 58 nett, Div 2: Winner – Jackie Sheridan 53 nett, Runner-up on a C/b – Betty Stanton 53 nett
NTP’s : 7th – Marg Kinlyside, 13th – Pauline Collier. Tomorrow is a 4BBB Par event and Wednesday will be a Stableford.
On Saturday 9th, the Ladies will begin playing Saturday Summer Comp., with the daily vouchers (2 best scores) sponsored by Dorman’s Transport every week. For the duration of the Summer Comp., Hilltops Vegetation Services are sponsoring the 12 week consistent Top 4 players. Thank you very much for the generosity of our donors.
Drawing the shot with Cliff Traynor
PLAY on Thursday saw 16 players involved in windy conditions.
There were two games with big winning margins and two with close scores.
The vouchers for the day went to Harold Anderson and Tony Ruhl who won their game by 17 shots.
Coming in just behind them were Aldo Malvicino and Albert Carter with a winning margin of 16 shots.
Other winning teams were Tom Preston and Russell Boyd whose margin was 7 shots and David Ward and Ivor Watkiss with a margin of 4 shots.
Due to several players having other commitments, there were no games of Club Pairs played this week.
On Saturday afternoon several visiting players from Ingleburn joined in with our local players for Jackpot play.
The visitors, some who had visited our club previously, enjoyed their time on the green and took out all except one of the raffle prizes.
The winners of the vouchers for the afternoon were Max Penfold and Jono Watson who won their game by 21 shots.
The winners of the triples game – Tom Preston, Les Fanning and Joe Bargwanna – had a winning margin of 11 shots.
Other winning teams and their margins were Dennis Roberts and Brian Madden (8 shots), Shane Jobberns and George Somerville (7 shots), Peter Heintz and Glen Benson (3 shots) and Milan Brankovic and John Cooper (1 shot).
This was the second week of the Guy Pickering Charity Challenge.
On Wednesday night the Hunting Ground team scored 15 points to be the winners for the second week in a row.
There were 14 teams of triples on the greens on Thursday night – a very strong turnout.
The Mad Hatters team had the best score of the night with 16 points with most other winning teams registering 12 or 13 points.
The draws for the Region Singles sectional games to be played on Sunday 10th November will be on the notice board once they are available.
The semi–finals of the Club Pairs will be played on Saturday afternoon with Albert Carter and Les Fanning playing Jono Watson and Russell Boyd and Michael Adams and Glen Benson playing Ron Rosengreen and Peter Watts.
The final will be played on Sunday afternoon.
The qualifying rounds of the State Mixed Pairs Championships will be played at Junee this weekend. Good luck to John and Kate Cooper and Sheila and Cliff Traynor who will be contesting this event.
The amazing team who made it through to the finals.
Jeremy
The Young Public School girls cricket side is now in the state quarter finals.
ABOVE: Wednesday winners Sandra Holmes and Leanne Slater. LEFT: Trish Miller, Helen Spencer and Jakie Sheridan.
Carnival of Cups is almost here
JOIN us for a night of elite harness racing and Australian music.
One of Australia’s greatest music exports of the past decade is “Coming Home” to say “Geronimo” as the headline act at the Carnival of Cups in Young on November 8.
Sibling powerhouse Sheppard are returning to Australia from their new base in America and bringing their national tour to Young as part of the Carnival of Cups Season 2 circuit.
Also see performances by Baby Animals, Chocolate Starfish and Brooke Supple and local favourites The Young Ones who have developed a massive hometown following over the years, as the mighty talented pacer Swayzee chases the $1million Carnival of Cups Bonus in the Cherry City Cup.
Entry is FREE or you can elevate your experience with the exclusive hospitality marquee ‘The Carnival Crib’.
It promises to be another memorable night trackside at the Young Showgrounds with Oz rock legends the Baby Animals also returning to the Carnival of Cups stage.
The iconic rockers left an indelible mark on the Carnival of Cups series earlier this year when they headlined the Season 1 finale, showcasing their catalogue of hits that have dominated radio airwaves around the world
The Carnival of Cups will have plenty of action on track.
Shepperd will be headlining at this year’s Carnival of Cups.
for the past 30 years. Meanwhile, the infectious stage presence of Chocolate Starfish will help warm up the crowd and the band has promised to pack a few sur-
prises into their high-energy set.
Their 1992 version of Carly Simon’s anthem You’re So Vain has long been regarded as one of the best covers pro-
duced in this country and remains a party-starter wherever they perform.
They will be supported by the immensely talented Brooke Supple – who has plied her trade touring the world with music icons such as Sinead O’Connor and The Corrs – and local favourites The Young Ones who have developed a massive hometown following over the years.
Young will host the second leg of the second season of the revamped Carnival of Cups.
It follows the season return in Parkes back on September 20 which was headlined by The Living
End and Shannon Noll.
“We are delighted to be returning to Young following a hugely successful event there during the annual Cherry Festival last year,” HRNSW
Chief Executive Peter Buckman said.
“People voted with their feet and Young was the biggest crowd we attracted in Season 1 so it was an easy decision to return in November.
“To get a crowd like we did despite the staging of the annual Cherry Festival is a sign of the appetite for family-friendly all-ages events in Young so now that we will operate on a different weekend without a clash of calen-
dars I’m confident we’ll see even more people trackside, especially with the calibre of entertainment we’re been able to assemble this time around.”
The Carnival of Cups will once again be a festival of trackside hospitality, kids entertainment and high-end live music, highlighted by the second-running of the Cherry City Cup for $60,000.
Young will be the second leg of the Carnival of Cups incentive scheme, with Harness Racing New South Wales recently announcing a bonus prize pool of $1 million for any horse that can win all five of the feature races across the series.
For Sheppard, the Carnival of Cups stop in Young will be the penultimate leg of their upcoming Australian tour to showcase their fourth studio album Zora which recently shot to the top of the ARIA charts.
“We knew that fans back here at home have been waiting for us to return from Nashville to tour again,” the band said.
“There is no better feeling than being onstage here in Australia and watching our fans turn the show into a massive party.”
It is free to attend Carnival of Cups in Young but you will need to register for a ticket.
To secure your ticket now head to www.carnivalofcups. com.au.
Trish scores a hole in one
By CRAIG WATSON
ON Saturday it was the Par Three Open Championships sponsored by Kyle McGovern Electrical and Solar and the Young Services Club.
The highlight of the day was a Hole in One by Trish Miller on the 8th and she won the $800 jackpot.
The Ladies division 1 scratch winner was Chris Keevil with 64 and the runner up was Helen Spencer with 66.
The division 2 winner was Sandra Holmes with 73 and the runner up was Marg Kinlyside with 74.
The division 1 handicap winner was Liz Harding with 57 nett and the runner up was Trish Miller with 58 nett.
The division 2 handicap winner was Jackie Sheridan with 53 nett on a countback from Betty Stanton.
The NTP on the 7th was won by Marg Kinlyside and the 13th was won by Pauline Collier.
In the Mens competition the A Grade scatch winner was Aaron Murfitt 55 from Levi French 62, the B Grade winner was Craig Webber 64 from Ian Wells 67 and in C Grade the winner was Will Rowan with 70 from Peter Doherty 71.
The handicap A Grade winner was Cameron Jones 51 nett from Pat Hatton 54 nett, the B Grade winner was
Jody Hennock 51 nett from Greg Murray 52 nett and the C Grade winner was Angus Rowan 52 nett from Tom McKnight 53 nett.
The Pro Pin on the 7th was won by Cameron Clarke with 89 cm and he won a $69 voucher.
The NTP on the 16th was won by Aaron Murfitt with 110 cm and the 17th by Steve Conelly with 102cm.
The Vinnies Pizza vouchers were won by James French, Ron Thompson, Aaron Moloney, Rachel Dorman and Cath Johnson.
Balls went down to 58 nett for men and there were 93 players.
Upcoming events - Saturday 2nd November- Cooltech Refrigeration and Air Conditioning monthly medals.
Sunday 3rd November Kyle McGovern Electrical and Solar medley stableford.
Saturday 9th November4BBB sponsored by Tim Norman and Rhett Foreman and final round of Handiskins.
Sunday 10th November Kyle McGovern Electrical and Solar medley stableford.
Saturday 16th Kim Watson Challenge-mens, ladies, mixed and non handicap.
Sunday 17th November Kyle McGovern Electrical and Solar medley stableford.
Saturday 23rd Novemberthe Skinny Jones Classic.
Sunday 24th November Kyle
McGovern Electrical and Solar medley stableford.
Saturday 30th November-
American Foursomes sponsored by Matt Brown
or 3
The Friday 18 hole medley was won by Jake Veney with 31 points and he won 2 balls.
There were 2 players.
The nine hole competition was won by Bob Martin with 19 points and there were three players.
The Kyle McGovern Electrical Sunday medley was won by Tom McKnight with 40 points and he won 6 balls.
Cameron Jones was second with 38 points (5 balls) on a countback from Grant Noakes (4 balls).
Rhett Foreman was fourth with 35 points (3 balls) followed by Pat Hatton with 34 points on a countback (2 balls).
Balls went to 31 points on a countback and there were 33 players.
The Watson Toyota secret birdie hole was the 10th and was not won.
The jackpot will be $60 next week.
The Pro Pin on the 7th was won by Mat McKnight and he won a $33.00 voucher.
The Social Club played a 14 hole event that was won by Casey Ashton with 46 nett.
The Wednesday Medley was won by Max Gilbert (10 balls) with 40 points on a countback from Colin Hardwick (8 balls).
Bob Martin was third (6 balls) with 39 points, Craig Watson (4 balls) was fourth with 38 points.
Casey Ashton was 5th (3 balls) with 37 points on a countback from Peter Webber (2 balls).
LANG’S POOLS & SPAS
$16,000 5 Person Spa Delivered & Installed
TURNERS FURNITURE ONE
$10,000 Voucher
TERRY BROS CARPET COURT, FURNITURE & BEDDING
$5000 Voucher
MILWILLAH ANGUS, AJS LIVESTOCK TRANSPORT & WD’S QUALITY CUTS
$4000 Meat Package
JENNINGS MOWERS & SAWS
$2000 Voucher
MAD HARRY’S POWERHOUSE
$2000 Welding Voucher
MBS BUILDING SUPPLIES
$2000 Hume Door & Lock Package
HGH MOTOR GROUP
$2000 Voucher
DONGES IGA
$1500 Voucher
CORBETTS TYRE & BATTERY CENTRE
$1500 Tyre Voucher
BISSELL
$1250 Cleaning Package
The Pro Pin on the 7th was won by Todd Shipton – 190 cm and he won a $30 voucher. Balls went down to 34 points and there were 51 players.
The runner up was Lloyd Foley with 50 nett from Josh Moles with 51 nett on a countback.
A reminder that the Social Club Championships start on Sunday 10th November and conclude on the 17th November.
FTS FINANCIAL PLANNING
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Par 3 champion Aaryn Murfitt with Ryan Terry.
It’s set to be a great season for the Boorowa Junior Cricket sides.
Junior Cricket begins
Boorowa Junior Cricket has officially kicked off its 2024/25 season with the completion of its first games last weekend.
The competition, which has local children playing against teams from all across the South West Slopes, including Young, Harden, Temora and Cootamundra, played its second round on Saturday, however, it was the Boorowa side’s first round, following a washout in round one.
This year the Club is pleased to announce it has two teams entering in the South West Slopes Competition with Boorowa Gold and Boorowa Green who have generously been sponsored by Merrignee Merino and Poll Merino Stud, Kenny’s Creek and Boorowa Landscape Supplies.
The Boorowa Gold side is made up of:
George Manion
Tommy Scott
Rosie Scott
Alfie Shean
Angus Burton Taylor
Jacob Halls
Lachie Halls
Archer Dowling
Luke Van Leeuwan
The Boorowa Green team is made up of:
Occy Miller
Will MIller
Patrick Smith
Digby Merriman
Beau Taylor
Art Grieg
Tom Lawler
Xander Howard-Allison
James Kelly Last weekend for Round
Two of the competition Jennings Mowers Warriors 90 were defeated by Boorowa Gold 161 at Keith Cullen Oval.
Runs for the Warriors went to: Clancy Jenner with 7, Annika Davis with 5, Private player with 12 - including a four, Thomas Dunkling 6, Shiven Jhunjhunwala 1 (not out), Chester Davis 4and Banjo Jenner with 2 (not out).
Runs for Boorowa Gold went to: George Manion with
10, Thomas Scott with 3, Angus Burton Taylor 1, Lachlan Halls 2, Rosie Scott 1, Luke van Leeuwen 0, Alfie Shean 4, Jacob Halls 17 not out and Archer Dowling 19 not out.
In bowling for the Warriors Chester Davis and Private Player took a wicket each with Annika Davis taking two, Thomas Dunkling also took an unassisted run out.
Boorowa Gold bowling had Archer Dowling take two wickets, Jacob Halls had three, Angus Burton Tay-
lor, Luke van Leeuwen and Thomas Scott took one wicket each, on the field George Manion and Angus Burton Taylor had one unassisted runout each.
Boorowa Green had the bye last week.
Looking ahead to this weekend for Round Three Boorowa Gold is taking on NXT Journey Sixers and Boorowa Green is playing against Jennings Mowers Warriors both at Boorowa Sports Ground.
