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Incorporating the Nagambie Times and Violet Town Sentinel

EUROA’S GOT TALENT

Spike in shoplifting: “People don’t get it”

By DARREN CHAITMAN

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BURTON’S IGA & Liquor owner Tim Burton has raised the alarm on increased shoplifting at his Euroa store, a trend confirmed by Euroa police.

Police said there has been a recent spike in theft

at the store, with Mr Burton reporting shoplifting about twice a week over a one to two month period.

He said many Euroa locals and out-of-towners have been caught shoplifting at his store and the alleged offenders range from “a 14-year-old kid through

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to a 70-year-old person and everyone in between”.

“It could be anything from a chocolate milk through to items of clothing through to hardware items - it can be absolutely anything,” Mr Burton said.

“And people, they just don’ get it - I don’t think

they understand, we’ve now barred that many people that live in Euroa from shopping here.”

Mr Burton said he uses high-quality CCTV cameras to monitor the entire store and he is able to effectively identify shoplifters from the footage, which he

reviews regularly. He has considered posting CCTV images to Facebook to deter wouldbe shoplifters, but he is concerned publicly identifying Euroa locals as the alleged offenders could upset the local community.

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LOCAL artist Bruce Hargave will launch his book ‘Around Euroa’ at Euroa Library at 2pm tomorrow, showcasing 44 impressive watercolour paintings of local landmarks. Full story page 5.

PHOTO: Dale Mann

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“Defeated”: Longwood FNC misses FNC funding for female changerooms

By DARREN CHAITMAN

LONGWOOD Football Netball Club is calling for funding to address an urgent need for female change facilities at Redlegs Stadium after learning its grant application to fund the project would not be put forward by Strathbogie Shire Council this year.

Club president Rick Shiner said he expected council to submit a grant application to Sport and Recreation Victoria on the club’s behalf to receive State Government funding, but council informed his club late last month it would not submit the application because the proposed design was not “shovel-ready”.

Applications for the grant will re-open in 12 months, but Mr Shiner said “we don’t have 12 months to wait because if we put off applying for that funding until 2024, that’s a 2025 project and we can’t have that”.

“At the end of the day we just need it done and we need it done now.”

Mr Shiner said the club first planned to build female change facilities in 2018 as the third stage of a three-stage plan to upgrade the stadium to accommodate rapidly growing female participation at the club.

LFNC club member and excommittee member Kathryn Goodall, who worked with Mr Shiner on the project, said she felt “defeated” when she learnt the club had missed out

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DISTRICT NEWS LONGWOOD LOOKOUT

THE Longwood Action Group will hold a working bee this Sunday, April 23, from 9.30am-11.30am, with a barbecue to follow.

We will have a clean-up at the Boer Memorial prior to Anzac Day and will meet at the old fire shed.

We will also be weed matting and mulching where the new trees were planted - bring along any tools you feel may be required.

The Longwood Anzac Day service will be held at 9am at the Boer Memorial and is being organised once again by young local Liza Hearmon.

Liza has requested that if you would like to march down Hurley Street to the memorial, please meet at the Longwood Primary School at 8.30am for an 8.45am start to the march.

Tea and coffee to follow the service.

If you wish to lay a wreath at the service could you please email the Longwood Lookout (as per below), Liza Hearmon or a Longwood Action Group committee member so that your name or group can be announced at the service.

Weather permitting, the Heritage Railway Water Tower will be erected this Thursday.

It will be positioned next to the new landscaping on the corner of Maxfield and Down streets.

The Longwood Action Group has been planning the reinstatement of the water tower since mid2022, but due to the heavy rains for the last half of the year it has been postponed until the water tank itself had been refurbished and strengthened and the ground was firm enough to hold the heavy machinery required for its move.

COME and try yoga in Longwood!

To engage our community and promote wellbeing the Longwood Action Group have secured the skills of Ingrid Hansson from Custom Yoga for four sessions of yoga over the month of May.

on funding for the project this year.

Ms Goodall said the club had seven netball teams with nowhere to change, prompting safety concerns as female players change in the carpark, their cars, or behind a sheet in a shed behind the stadium.

There is also a shortage of toilets, with only two toilets that are shared with spectators and umpires for up to 300 females on game day.

“It’s frustrating, but it’s also embarrassing to try and recruit and retain girls when we can’t provide those facilities,” Ms Goodall said.

“Why do I want to bring my daughter to play somewhere where they can’t have a safe place to change and go to the toilet?

“It’s already hard enough to get young people into sport and keep them, especially in a small town - and I mean, it’s not just our club, it’s other clubs around.”

Ms Goodall said she expected council would have provid-

ed more support to meet the grant requirements, and she and the club learnt their application was not put forward by council only a week before its deadline.

But she believes it is a “multi-level issue”, saying the State Government could change the rules so sporting clubs could apply for the grant directly instead of through their local council.

“AFL Victoria should be able to fund some of it as well,” Ms Goodall said.

Strathbogie Shire Council Mayor Laura Binks confirmed the council had worked closely with the LFNC on the project.

“Unfortunately, the design proposed by the Longwood Football Netball Club is yet to meet Netball Victoria standards,” Cr Binks said.

“This is a key requirement of Sport and Recreation Victoria, the potential funding body, and for council to ensure the building meets future needs.

“Council officers will con-

tinue to work with the club on a permanent changeroom solution.

“This includes supporting their detailed planning in preparation for a future funding opportunity as it becomes available.

“Having dedicated female friendly changerooms is something that council knows is essential for our community.”

Cr Binks also said there is increased pressure on sporting clubs and local councils in Victoria with the imminent introduction of gender equitable community sport facilities and the introduction of the Fair Access Policy.

“For this vision to be realised, major infrastructure upgrades are required,” she said.

“This can only be achieved through a significant increase in the total pool of funds available from the State Government and access to these funds needs to be broadened to include all community sport facilities.”

All you need to do is bring along a yoga mat, water bottle, wear something comfortable and relax and enjoy on behalf of the Longwood Action Group.

The sessions are at no cost for the Longwood community and will be held Tuesday 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th of May from 6.15-7.15pm at the Longwood Community Centre.

The lessons will be focused on all ages/stages of fitness.

It’s not necessary but RSVPs are welcome to or to longwoodlookout@gmail.com or any Longwood Action Group member or just come along.

We hope to see you there!

THE Longwood Primary School Breakfast Club is held on Thursdays at 8.30am.

This is a great opportunity for our students to come together before school to share breakfast in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.

Students can partake in cereals, fruit, toast, eggs, spaghetti/baked beans, just to name a few of the dishes on offer.

Playgroup is on Tuesdays at 9:30am.

Songs, play and morning tea are provided.

We are so looking forward to seeing how much everyone has grown and welcoming our new members!

In the meantime, you can like our Facebook page linked here for all further updates: https://www. facebook.com/.../permalink/1331121897405615/.

Please forward any information you would like included to longwoodlookout@gmail.com.

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ON COURT: Longwood netball player Megan Ritchie is one of many female players in the club without access to female changing facilities.

PHOTO: Dale Mann

Huge cycling weekend ahead

By DARREN CHAITMAN

TWO large cycling events will return to Euroa this weekend in what Ride the Ranges event director Neil Tubbs describes as a “festival of cycling”.

The 2023 Euroa Town Crits, a racing event organised by the Shepparton Cycling Club, will take place on Saturday, followed the next day by the non-competitive event Ride the Ranges, organised by the Euroa Rotary Club.

The Euroa Gazette spoke to local businesses and the event organisers about what local residents can expect over the coming weekend.

Euroa Town Crits Club vice president of the Shepparton Cycling Club, Bradley Higgins, said local residents could expect a similar Euroa Town Crits event to previous years, with the addition of a new grade for under-13 boys and girls.

He encouraged local juniors under 11 to join the junior support race, saying young riders with any level of experience and any type of bicycle could enter for five dollars.

All junior support race entrants will receive a prize of a bag, drink bottle and McDonalds voucher, thanks to sponsorship from McDonalds Euroa.

The event’s first race will begin at 1.10pm from 30 Kirkland Avenue, and traffic will be restricted on Kirkland Ave, and Station, Binney, Bury and Brock streets over the course of the day.

Local bands will be playing, including Euroa locals Bad Ibis who will be launching their new EP.

Owner of Mawson’s Bakery, David Mawson, said even though some local businesses including his own normally have low sales on the day due to the traffic restrictions on Binney St, he sees the event as a positive thing for the community.

“I just think that it’s great to see all these events and things happening, and it’s good for the community,” Mr Mawson said.

“It’s great to get people to come into the town - if they come into the town, there’s a chance they’ll like the town and they can come back again.”

The first race will begin at 1.10pm from 30 Kirkland Avenue, and traffic will be restricted on Kirkland Avenue, Station, Binney, Bury and Brock streets over the course of the day.

More information about the Euroa Town Crits can be found at https://entryboss.cc/races/14035.

Ride the Ranges

Ride the Ranges director, Neil Tubbs, said the popular event the day after the Crits would be just as it was last year.

“If it’s not broke, don’t fix itpeople know exactly what the ride is so if we change it we’re going to ruin that,” Mr Tubbs said.

The event is suitable for cy-

clists of all experience levels, with entrants given the option to participate in a 30km, 85km or 130km ride, all of which start and finish at Seven Creeks Park.

“Everybody that’s ever ridden in it loves it, so if anyone hasn’t done it before, then it’s something they’re missing,” Mr Tubbs said.

He wants local residents to be aware there will be many cyclists in the area from 8am to 3pm.

All proceeds from the event will be donated to local charities.

More information about Ride the Ranges can be found at https://www.ridetherangeseuroa. org.au/.

Spike in shoplifting: “People don’t get it”

■ From page 1 He has even considered printing CCTV images and sticking them on a store window as a “wall of honour of all the people shoplifting”.

Crime Statistics Agency data shows charges of theft from a retail store have increased in Euroa over the last five years, but are still very low: nine in 2022, eight in 2021, two in 2020, one in 2019 and one in 2018.

But Leading Senior Constable Jarrod Toomer of Euroa police explained these figures do not tell the whole story.

“Not all shop theft is reported, for a start - for instance, if a shop doesn’t have cameras they often won’t report it, but we’d still like to know about it so that we know what’s actually going on and what the prevalence is,”

Ld Sen Const Toomer said.

“Also, not all shoplifters are brought to court - there are a couple of other avenues, one being a pre-charge diversion and one being a caution.”

It is common for a young person or someone without previous convictions to receive a diversion when caught shoplifting.

Ld Sen Const Toomer said it is favourable to keep some people out of the court system, especially children, one-off offenders or people with extenuating circumstances.

But his message to young people is there will still be consequences for shoplifting:

“you don’t want to be marched also back home with your tail between your legs to confront your parents”, or have your picture posted by police on an EyeWatch Facebook page or face prosecution if you are a repeat offender.

Ld Sen Const Toomer also wanted would-be offenders to know shoplifting is not a “victimless crime”, saying local shops can have their business impacted significantly when

faced with multiple instances of shoplifting in a week.

He said Burton’s IGA and Liquor has the most theft as it is the largest store, but Saville Home Hardware also gets a “fair few”.

Saville Home Hardware owner Ian Trotter said he has not noticed a significant increase in shoplifting lately, but he does find empty packets laying around the shop and he is in the process of upgrading his security cameras to help curb theft

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“Be good at it if you’re gonna do it, because we’re gonna put a big screen up where the counter is so customers will be able to watch everyone else walk around the shop,” Mr Trotter said.

Recalling the traveler from England who allegedly stole boots from his store earlier this month as reported in The Euroa Gazette, Mr Trotter said with a laugh, “I should have planted one on his chin, but you can’t do that”.

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BE AWARE: This sign on Railway Street, Euroa is cautioning residents about the Euroa Town Crits taking place this Saturday.

PHOTO: Dale Mann

GETTING READY: Ride the Ranges director Neil Tubbs preparing for one of two large cycling events in Euroa this Sunday.

PHOTO: Darren Chaitman

STOP IT: Acting Sergeant Murray Mozer (left) and Senior Leading Constable Mick Voisey (right) at Burton’s IGA & Liquor, where there has been a recent spike in shoplifting.

PHOTO: Darren Chaitman

Community Information

Mayor Cr Laura Binks selected for Local Government Mayoral Advisory Panel

Strathbogie Shire Council Mayor Cr

Laura Binks is one of 13 mayors to be appointed to the Local Government Mayoral Advisory Panel (LGMAP).

Cr Binks will join a mix of urban, regional and rural mayors and Minister for Local Government Melissa Horne throughout four meetings this year. The panel’s role is to offer the Minister advice on legislative, regulatory, strategic and policy issues that affect councils across the state.

Anzac Day services to be held throughout Strathbogie Shire

A number of Anzac Day services will take place in Strathbogie Shire this April 25. Event details are as follows: Nagambie (High Street) | 9.45am for 10am start

Euroa (RSL Park) | 5.50am for 6am start: Dawn Service, followed by Gunfire Breakfast | 10am: March from the corner of Binney and Railway Streets to RSL Park Avenel (Jubilee Park) |

11am at the Cenotaph

Longwood | 8.45am: Gather at Longwood Primary School | 9am: March to Cenotaph followed by Service

Violet Town (Cowslip Street) |

6am: Dawn Service, followed by Gunfire Breakfast| 11am: March, Service and Wreath Laying

Artists encouraged to apply for ARTBOX

We’re calling for expressions of interest from artists, curators, arts groups and organisations to take part in ARTBOX. The exciting new arts space will launch this July with a series of rotating exhibitions, expected to last about four-five weeks each, in various locations throughout the Shire.

The aim of the travelling exhibition space is to promote professional and emerging artists and makers, providing opportunities for regional and remote communities in the Shire to create, experience and engage with arts and culture.

To express your interest, visit www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au/ arts-and-culture and fill out the ARTBOX EOI application form.

Euroa Town Crits are back

The popular annual cycling event is coming to the Euroa town centre on April 22, 2023 from noon to 6.30pm.

Cycling events will be taking place throughout the afternoon with the junior events kicking off the day, followed by the open events. The women’s and men’s

A Grade race will kick off at 4.10pm.

More information can be found via Council’s website www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au or scan the QR code to visit our events listing.

Electrical line clearing

Council will carry out tree trimming around electric lines in the townships of Avenel and Euroa. The works are scheduled (weather pending) to start on May 1 and be completed by May 31, this year.

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Cloth Nappy Reimbursement Program returns

Our Cloth Nappy Reimbursement Program is on again. Until the end of June this year local families can apply for 50 per cent off the purchase price of cloth nappies and accessories.

It’s a wonderful project created to encourage local families to reduce waste produced by disposable nappies. We offer a maximum of $150, or 50 per cent off the purchase price, to Shire residents to purchase cloth and swim nappies, reusable liners for nappies, reusable wipes, wet bags and reusable nursing breast pads. For more information visit our website at www.strathbogie.vic. gov.au or click the QR code.

Seven dog attacks throughout shire in past weeks

STRATHBOGIE Shire Council have reported seven dog attacks throughout the municipality in the past few weeks.

The incidents were a combination of dog-on-dog and dog-on-livestock attacks and resulted in serious injuries to the animals.

Mayor Laura Binks said news was “incredibly disappointing” and the attacks “were the result of dogs being off leash or wandering at large”.

“Our compliance officers are taking a zero-tolerance approach to dogs being offleash and/or wandering dogs,” Cr Binks said.

“As a dog owner, it is your responsibility to ensure your dog is properly secured - when you’re out in public you must have your dog on a leash and when your dog is at home, it must be contained so there is no chance it can escape.”

Cr Binks said that dog owners could be infringed

or prosecuted if they do not adhere to these responsibilities, which are a requirement under section 45 of the Domestic Animals Act.

Euroa police said they were aware of only one dog attack in the past few weeks, in which a sheep was attacked last week.

Most dog attacks in the region are reported to Strathbogie Shire Council’s compliance officers and their local law team.

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event, business or community group on our website

Did you know you can promote an upcoming event on our website? Or add your business or group to our community directory?

It’s as easy as visiting the Council website and filling in our forms! Visit www. strathbogie.vic.gov.au and click on the shortcut titled ‘Find a Business Club or Group’ to register for our directory or visit https://www.strathbogie.vic.gov. au/strath-forms/promote-your-event/ to register your upcoming event.

Tenders now advertised

We’re inviting expressions of interest for the following projects:

Council is seeking quotations from Printers to provide printing services across all areas of Council (Contract Number 22/23-77). Quotations will be received until 4pm on Friday, April 28, 2023.

Council is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from suitably experienced providers for an Online Engagement Hub (Contract Number 22/23-79). EOI submissions received until 4pm on Friday, April 28, 2023.

EOI documents can be viewed online at www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au or scan the QR code. Tenders and Expression of Interests can only be lodged online through the Tendersearch portal.

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New journo Darren happy to be starting at The Euroa Gazette

DARREN Chaitman, a 31-year-old man originally from Melbourne, has taken on the role of journalist at The Euroa Gazette.

He started in the role in early April, spending his first week at North East Media’s Wangaratta newsroom for induction and moving to Euroa the following week.

It’s Darren’s first fulltime job as a journalist and it was an exciting career change from his previous work as a freelance journalist.

“I was writing content for and designing online workplace and university courses before this, and

when I tried out journalism on the side as a freelancer I really loved it, so I decided to make a change,” he said.

“I have to admit I’d never heard of Euroa before, but when I visited the town it had a nice quality to it, and I’ve really enjoyed my first week living here and meeting many lovely locals.”

Darren replaces former Gazette journalist, Gus Ridder, who has moved to Benalla to work as an electoral officer for member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland.

Gus said he recalled fondly his time at the Gazette, and enjoyed having a close connection with

the editors in Wangaratta and praising The Euroa Gazette’s advertising sales consultant Lorraine Millard as “such a great help, such a lovely person”.

He also had good memories of living in Euroa, recalling “a lot of very, very nice days and nights” spent at the Euroa Hotel pub and saying the town was “such a welcoming and nice place to live”.

“Thanks to everyone in Euroa making my time there so lovely,” Gus said.

Darren is grateful for the space Gus has left, having moved not only into his old job but also the unit he had been renting.

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NEW JOURNO: Darren Chaitman is The Euroa Gazette’s new journalist. PHOTO: Dale Mann

Euroa drivers “well behaved” over Easter weekend: police

VICTORIA Police detected almost 8000 traffic offences during a five-day road policing operation over the Easter long weekend, but only one of them was recorded in Euroa.

Leading Senior Constable Jarrod Toomer said he “thinks everyone was pretty good in this area”.

“Mostly people in this

area are pretty well behaved in terms of driving, so that’s pretty good,” Ld Sen Const Toomer said.

A total of 60 offences were recorded in the Mitchell police service area, which includes Euroa.

In North East Victoria, one man died on the roads on the Easter weekend in a

single-vehicle crash in Wangaratta on Easter Sunday.

Two passengers were also critically injured in the crash - and one of them died in hospital on Saturday.

In the policing operation over the Easter weekend, named Operation Nexus, a third of all offences detected were for speeding,

New book: Bruce’s watercolour paintings of Euroa landmarks

By DARREN CHAITMAN

LOCAL artist Bruce

Hargrave will launch his book ‘Around Euroa’ at Euroa Library at 2pm tomorrow, showcasing 44 impressive watercolour paintings of local landmarks.

Mr Hargrave, who is 81, has lived in Euroa since moving from Melbourne in 1976.

“Euroa is really a haven for a watercolour painter with the creek and the hills and the foliage, the granite range that runs along the garden range,” he said.

“And then if you want flats, you can go out towards Shepparton and see completely different landscape with cows and sheep and so on - so that's my book.”

Mr Hargrave learnt to paint watercolours in 2006 and has since had 10 successful major solo exhibitions, with more on the horizon.

When it was put to him in an interview that he is a very skilled watercolour painter for someone who started late in life, his answer was both humble and poetic.

“That’s the illusion of watercolour, you see - it’s in the eye of beholder,” he said.

“I figure it’s like cooking and gardening and music - there’s a continuum of hopeless to brilliant, and we all know those people who are at the brilliant end of the scale, and we’re plugging away along that channel and aspiring towards that sort of brilliance.”

Mr Hargrave’s most recent solo exhibition was a three-week stint in Violet Town at the backART Gallery, where he was in attendance every day from 10am to 4pm and sold more than half his paintings.

He will also exhibit five artworks at the upcoming Giant Miniature exhibition at Como House in Melbourne, which will feature many “really tiny paintings” about the size of a postage stamp.

Mr Hargrave is well-known in Euroa as a man who has worn many hats: former Euroa Primary School vice principal, former Department of Education liaison officer to the ABC, musician, author and vintage bicycle enthusiast.

All proceeds from Thursday’s book opening will be donated to the Strathbogie Landcare tea towel project, an initiative where blank tea towels will be printed with artists’ impressions.

‘Around Euroa’ is dedicated to Mr Hargrave's daughter Jen and the memory of his late wife Suzie.

PAINTING IN MINIATURE: One of Bruce Hargrave’s miniature paintings in a necklace made by local jeweller Catherine the Jeweller.

CHRIST IS RISEN!

The wealthy, powerful people of Jesus early ministry were astonished because Jesus welcomed out-casts, loving everyone; prostitutes, tax collectors and notorious ‘sinners’, and His healing hands reached out to unclean, unwanted people like lepers. Jesus often told parables and stories to get His message across to listeners. Here’s one from: Luke 14:16-24.

“A man gave a big banquet and invited many people. When it was time to eat, the man sent his servant to tell the guest. Come, everything is ready. But all the guests made excuses… the master became angry and said, “Go into the streets and alleys of the town, and bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind and the lame….and urge the people there to come so my house will be full… all is made ready….yet none of those whom I invited first will eat with me.”

Jesus invitation that you join His kingdom, remains urgent, whoever you are, whatever you’ve done. Forgiveness, freedom and freshness are offered. In life, many have regretted missing opportunity or invitation, which they wisely should’ve accepted rather than making excuses. Important people in Jesus’ day rejected Gods’ true Son- King out of pride, loving their powerful prestige more _thus, one awful day, Jesus Christ was led out to suffer cruelly and was crucified, as a common criminal. But three days later, as He had foretold, He rose to life! “Destroy this temple, (his body) and I will raise it again in 3 days”. (John 2:19-22) For forty days between His resurrection and ascension to Heaven, Jesus stayed, reassuring over 500 faithful followers, who would spread the Good News of the Gospel and Christs’ resurrection.

Jesus died physically and spiritually, (separated from His Father as He bore the whole sin of the world) to gain eternal Victory over death and sin, for all who will believe. (John 3:16) Jesus said, “When I be lifted up (to the cross) I will draw everyone to Myself.” “No man takes my life from Me, (John12:32 &15:13) but I willingly lay it down.” (John 10:17,18) Rejecting Christs’ invitation too long, we slowly harden our hearts (Heb. 3:7-8) and exclude ourselves from His joyful banquet-table. ”Behold, I stand at the door and knock, if anyone hears My voice and opens it, I will come in and dine with them” (Rev.3:20)

Saying YES to Jesus Christ, we gain underserved grace and mercy, inheriting everything our Father God gave to His obedient Son. “Greater love hath no man than this, that He lay down His life for his friends”. (john15:13) Many people share a nostalgic, longing for something elusive, or missing… that’s the human desire for ‘Eternity’, which God has placed in our’ hearts. (Eccles.3:11) Do you want Jesus as your Lord? Ask Him in, with your own simple, genuine prayer, eg. say; ‘Lord Jesus I’m sorry for pushing you away, please forgive me. Please come into my life as my Saviour, teacher, friend and help me to live for You from now on. Thank You. Amen’.

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with almost 80 per cent of motorists detected between 10km/h and 25km/h over the speed limit.

Mobile phone offences jumped 31 per cent from last year's Easter road policing operation with 343 motorists caught using their phones while driving.

The operation follows a

shocking start to the year on Victoria's roads with 89 lives lost, up 25 per cent on the five-year average.

Assistant Commissioner Road Policing Glenn Weir said considering the start to the year, “we would hope that more people would heed the warnings and make a conscious ef-

fort to drive safely”.

“Time and time again, it is those behaviours such as speed, impaired driving and distraction primarily caused by mobile phone use that are contributing to road trauma, yet we continue to detect thousands of motorists for these offences,” he said.

Wellbeing on the Agenda at Euroa Health

In 2022 Euroa Health was selected as one of only 21 organisations from across Victoria’s acute, community and aged care services throughout metropolitan and regional health services to work towards reducing burnout and improve joy at work through the Wellbeing for Healthcare Workers Initiative.

Burnout is now considered one of the biggest epidemics facing healthcare workers and decreased healthcare worker wellbeing leads to less safe, less efficient patient care with increased medical errors and associated staff turnover with decreased patient experience.  The following areas were identified with change ideas implemented throughout Euroa Health site. RECOGNITION & REPORT

Reward effort > Shoutout Boards for staff recognition, of which are read at staff huddle each day. Celebrate success > Free Gym for all staff & handwritten notes from the CEO   WELLNESS & RESILIENCE

Stress Management > Massage treatments for staff and volunteers every week

Emotional & Social Support > Employee Assistance Program accessible by staff offsite and in confidence

CAMARADERIE & TEAMWORK

Improved Communication > Daily huddles at 11am /CareApp Communications platform for all staff and GraniteHill Residents families

Of the 35% of staff who participated, Euroa Health has reported a shift to a “positive work environment” and a downward trend of average burnout. Our CEO Melissa, (who led Euroa Health involvement throughout the project) is pleased that the importance of the Wellbeing of our Euroa Health staff will continue beyond this project through the Euroa Health OH&S Committee Agenda.

PRETTY PUB: Bruce Hargrave’s new book features 44 paintings of local landmarks including the Euroa Hotel.

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A time to pause, reflect, honour

EVERY year on ANZAC Day we pause, reflect, and give thanks to all those who have served our country with honour and distinction in conflicts and peacekeeping missions across the world.

The values our diggers fought for on the beaches of Gallipoli and across the trenches of Europe through WWI are ones we still hold dear today.

the thousands of personnel who have and continue to call Puckapunyal home.

I encourage everyone to attend a dawn service or ceremony in your community and take the time to respectfully thank and acknowledge all those who have served our nation and made our country the best place in the world to live.

Annabelle Cleeland, Member for Euroa

Efficiency Standards.

Last Thursday in Euroa we launched a new report, “Recharging Hume”, based on data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

If found that:

• a Fuel Efficiency Standard that aligns with Australia’s major trading partners would save Hume motorists $89 million over the next five years in reduced fuel costs;

Efficiency Standards matching other countries.

Hume residents can not afford to lose $89 million in savings offered by embracing clean transport.

Regional communities like those along the Hume are hit hardest by rising fuel costs, because we drive more large vehicles, drive further, and pay more at the petrol pump.

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Right across our region the connection to our incredible military is clear.

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Poor Fuel Efficiency Standards costing us

RESIDENTS of the Hume region in North East Victoria can save a combined $89 million on fuel over the next five years if the Federal Government strengthens Fuel

• Regional Australia as a whole would save nearly $4 billion;

• the reduced pollution would be particularly helpful in the Hume area, because the region’s rate of lung conditions is 1.9 per cent compared to the national average of 1.7 per cent; and

• the number of electric vehicles in Hume would likely boom from 61 in 2020 to 7174 in five years, if the Federal Government brought in Fuel

Fixing Fuel Efficiency Standards would mean more fuel-efficient cars would be sent to Australia by car companies, including a much better range of electric vehicles.

Australia has the weakest fuel efficiency standards in the world, so car makers send us their most polluting cars.

Hume region communities, and the nation, deserves better.

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GraniteHill’s first vintage car event proves a big hit

EUROA Health aged care facility GraniteHill’s first “Show and Shine” vintage car event proved a hit with residents on Saturday morning.

More than 30 GraniteHill residents perused cars, motorbikes and even a tractor of yesteryear on the sunny morning in the Kennedy Street Euroa carpark.

GraniteHill lifestyle coordinator Jess Broughton said the idea stemmed from a recent visit to the MOVE Museum in Shepparton which proved popular with residents.

Ms Broughton then worked together with local motoring enthusiast Rob Asquith to bring the idea to life, who helped her by putting the call out to locals to display their vintage vehicles.

Ms Broughton said she was grateful to Mr Asquith for his help and the strong turnout from local vintage vehicle owners who made the day a “great success”.

GraniteHill resident June Tweddle said seeing the white MG in the carpark brought back fond memories of a Morris she had shared with her brother Ed when she was 18 years old.

Resident Ivor Brook said the display was wonderful and he particularly enjoyed seeing the Nuffield 4/65 1968 tractor.

Aged care manager Angela Marchant said she was pleased the event was so popular “with the gentleman and ladies alike” and she hopes GraniteHill will continue to build on this success with more innovative lifestyle activities.

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GREAT TURNOUT: (Left to right) Bev Asquith, GraniteHill resident John Dewan and Rob Asquith. Rob Asquith put the call out to locals to bring along vintage vehicles.

GraniteHill resident Joe Lewis enjoyed

WHAT A CAR: GraniteHill resident Bob Goldsworthy at Euroa Health’s “Show and Shine” vintage car event.

Councillors approve upgrade to Nagambie roads to help future-proof against flooding

STRATHBOGIE Shire councillors voted on an option to upgrade Weir and Reedy Lake roads at Kirwans Bridge to increase the road pavement height to above flood level at an extraordinary council meeting on Tuesday last week.

The project will upgrade a 2.7km unsealed gravel section of both Weir and Reedy Lake roads, between Nagambie/Rushworth Road and Kettles Road, through the construction of a sealed pavement with shoulders.

“We understand this is an important matter for the commu-

nity as these roads ultimately provide a strategic alternative freight/commuter/tourist route to accessing the Kirwans Bridge community following the bridge’s closure as a result of the October 2022 flooding event,”

Mayor Cr Laura Binks said.

“However, the decision at the extraordinary council meeting was ultimately a matter to determine future flood proofing of Weir and Reedy Lakes roads - something that will become increasingly necessary and important as we adapt to the ongoing challenges of climate change.”

An alternate motion was put

forward to continue with the original design, to upgrade the roads, which sought to move ahead with the original tender put out for the works.

At the August 2022 council meeting, council approved to award contract No 22/23-01 for Weir Road and Reedy Lake Road Upgrade - Nagambie to Seven Creeks Excavations Pty Ltd, after emerging as the successful tenderer following a competitive tender process.

The lumpsum contract was awarded to the contractor for a total sum of $738,070.

The project was scheduled

MP can help with $250 Power Saving Bonus

to commence in October 2022, however, was delayed due to the incessant rains following the major flood event, which instigated the isolation of the Kirwans Bridge community.

“After resolving to proceed with the new flood-proof designs at last night’s meeting, there has been some added costs to the project, however, we know this will ultimately save council and ratepayers money in the long run,” Cr Binks said last week.

“This is because we know the original design would have ultimately failed when the area floods in the future.”

LOCAL residents are being encouraged to apply for the State Government's latest $250 Power Saving Bonus (PSB).

And if you need assistance, the office of the Annabelle Cleeland, MP for Euroa, can help you to complete the PSB application.

All Victorian households are eligible to receive $250 by applying for the PSB online through compare.energy.vic.gov.au.

Ms Cleeland said if anyone experienced barriers to complete their application, her office at 25 Bridge St, Benalla was happy to assist.

“All you need to do is bring in a complete copy of your recent electricity bill and we will do the rest,” she said.

Victorians can also receive assistance over the phone from the Energy Compare team by calling 1800 000 832.

National report offers blueprint for sustaining local newspapers

Anew national report into local news sustainability is challenging the perception that print newspapers are dead.

The report is also calling on governments to revise their advertising rules to help local news providers better target regional and rural communities.

These are two recommendations of 22 in the new report, Media Innovation and the Civic Future of Australia’s Country Press, which is the culmination of a three-year Australian Research Council project.

It was led by Deakin University, in partnership with Country Press Australia, the nation’s peak local news lobby, and RMIT University.

Edward Higgins, CEO of North East Media, which publishes the Euroa Gazette, said this important piece of research provides an academically-tested framework which policymakers can use to better understand the importance of community journalism, and how they can help foster it well into the future.

“Publishers will need to innovate and adapt to a changing world but local newspapers still remain a core, relevant and muchneed product in regional and rural communities,” he said.

Project lead Professor Kristy Hess, of Deakin’s School of Communications and Creative Arts, said the project’s aim was to examine the local media landscape to identify challenges and opportunities for sustainability and innovation.

“We wanted to examine the challenges facing small-town news providers given the commentary in recent years about the crisis they are facing in Australia and across the world,” she said.

This was the first comprehensive report of its kind in Australia and its recommendations seek to provide a blueprint to preserve and grow rural and regional news for future generations.

Country Press Australia (CPA) president Andrew Manuel said the Media Innovation and the Civic Future of Australia’s Country Press report should be seen as a beginning and not an end.

Mr Manuel said the report highlights the essential role local papers play in serving their communities and delivering civic journalism.

“This is arguably the most comprehensive study of our industry ever undertaken and the report stands as a beacon for government, for policy makers and for the community to take the appropriate and necessary actions to ensure newspapers can continue to play such a vital role,” he said.

The study began at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in the temporary or permanent closure of dozens of local mastheads across Australia and a shift among some to digital-only platforms.

“The first thing we did was conduct a major national survey to find out what people valued about their local mastheads,” Prof Hess said.

“We found people in many

regional and rural towns and cities were passionate about their local mastheads but rejected an overreliance on syndicated content, in print and digital, sourced from neighbouring areas or other parts of the country.”

The research team conducted two main national surveys –one with local news audiences and one with those who do not engage with local news; 35 interviews with Australian news editors and proprietors; and seven interpretive focus groups with editors, journalists and advertising managers within the Country Press Australia network. One key finding was the strain on local mastheads hit with lost revenue from local, state and federal government advertising, which in recent years

had prioritised social media and metropolitan news outlets with a larger digital reach.

“Our research found there is this obsession with digital reach,” Prof Hess said.

“That’s all well and good, but a local masthead, whether in print or online, isn’t designed to reach one million people.

“If we use the digital reach metric as an indicator as to which news outlets should get government advertising, these independent regional and rural outlets are going to lose out every time.”

The report supports a recent Parliamentary Inquiry recommendation that stipulates 20 per cent of all Federal Government advertising expenditure be directed to regional and rural news organisations.

Mr Manuel said seeing a 20 per cent spend from the Federal Government allocated in the terms outlined in the report would be a “welcome first step”.

He noted the report suggests government policies and advertising spend remains the most influential factor in providing baseline surety to the long-term sustainability of small, independently owned news outlets across Australia, but it questions whether taxpayer funds to support media might have been misdirected.

Data from the study showed government funding schemes for local news outlets were often tied to digital innovation, for instance to buy drones and other technologies, when what local news providers needed was financial support to upgrade print infrastructure or to hire more staff

“Print is not dead for many regional and rural communities,” Prof Hess said.

“We need to remember there is a digital divide in Australia that means some communities still struggle with poor-quality and unreliable internet connections.

“Some segments of the community, including older citizens, find it difficult to use newer technologies.

“Younger audiences also like the look of a printed newspaper.”

The report also recommends better incentives, including pay, to attract seasoned reporters to the regions.

Governments are also urged to provide seed funding for journalistled news start-ups to counteract local ‘news deserts’ in Australia.

“Our research shows people in these communities want more local news content, including stories on locals’ achievements, successes and milestones,” Prof Hess said.

“They also want news on local events and more investigativetype pieces.”

Mr Manuel said CPA members continue to provide the local and civic news readers crave, and post-COVID many publishers have reported a strong revival in their readership, underpinned by a focus on hyper-local and unique news.

The report was launched at a national event in Melbourne last month and it can be found at https:// www.localnewsinnovation.org/

BLUEPRINT FOR FUTURE: Project lead Professor Kristy Hess, of Deakin’s School of Communications and Creative Arts, and North East Media CEO Edward Higgins with the recently released national report.

Euroa Health needs funding certainty: MP

NATIONALS MP for Euroa, Annabelle Cleeland, is calling on the Victorian Government to urgently provide funding certainty to Euroa Health ahead of next month’s State Budget.

Ms Cleeland said questions she asked to the Treasurer through Parliament, seeking an understanding of whether increased funding will be provided to Euroa Health, are now more than a month overdue.

She said the community needed answers about the future of their local health service.

“The Treasurer needs to answer these questions and come clean about future funding for Euroa Health,” Ms Cleeland said.

“Several other budget related questions have been responded to by the Treasurer.

“I’m concerned about the silence on Euroa Health.

“Everyone involved have been up front about the hospital’s challenges and what is required.

“It’s time to see Euroa Health’s future secured.”

With the recent closure of the Urgent Care Centre at Euroa Health, Ms Cleeland said long term certainty is desperately needed.

“Shortages in the health workforce are posing massive challenges for regional health

services and Euroa Health is not immune,” Ms Cleeland said.

“Without a doctor to staff the centre they have been left with no option but to close this service, something no one wants to see.

“Without long term and ongoing funding, it makes it incredibly difficult for Euroa Health to undertake strategic workforce planning, fund services and overcome these challenges.”

Ms Cleeland said while Euroa Health is currently in ongoing

discussion with the Department of Health, no recurrent funding commitment has been made by the Victorian Government.

“After years of asking the Andrews Government has finally started to work constructively with Euroa Health and listen to their concerns,” she said.

“These problems haven’t come from nowhere and it’s disappointing a hospital’s future is at risk due to the government’s slow-moving processes.

“Regional Victorians should always be able to access the healthcare they need close to home.”

Ms Cleeland congratulated new CEO Melissa Seymour on her appointment.

“I look forward to working closely with Melissa to support Euroa Health well into the future,” she said.

“I’m sure she will do a magnificent job in this challenging and rewarding role.”

HEALTHY VISIT: Annabelle Cleeland (MLA, Euroa) met with Euroa Health CEO Melissa Seymour (centre) and board chair Linsey Siede (right) during her visit last week.

Police charge pig protesters over trespassing at abattoir

POLICE have charged three men and four women with trespass offences after they allegedly chained themselves to equipment at an abattoir on Firth Road in Benalla on Thursday in protest against the slaughter of pigs.

Farm Transparency Project media liaison Leah Folloni said 30 protestors affiliated with her group “entered the facility in the early hours of the morning” and chained themselves onto “the gas chamber used to paralyse pigs for slaughter”.

She said members of her group climbed onto the roof of the slaughterhouse and dropped a large banner that

read “Stop Gassing Pigs for Pork”, while other members blocked the narrow chamber known as the “race” where pigs are herded through into the “gas chamber”.

Farm Transparency Project is calling on the government to launch an inquiry into the use of carbon dioxide gas chambers as a form of animal stunning and want to see the practice banned.

Police said the seven people arrested were from Melbourne, Tasmania and NSW, and they have been bailed to appear at the Benalla Magistrates’ Court at later dates.

“No one was injured during the incident,” a police spokesperson said.

Meet Sarah Hill, your local agronomist

SARAH Hill love her job as an agronomist with Nutrien Ag Euroa.

She started her agronomy journey in Armidale, NSW and then Reading, England where she studied to become an agronomist.

She began her agronomy career in the Mallee before her passion for animals saw her work with the Department of Primary Industries’ dairy research team in Warrnambool.

Ms Hill worked at a fertiliser company in the Goulburn Valley before she joined Nutrien Ag 15 years ago.

“An agronomist basically helps the farmers grow their crops, their pastures, tackle insects, tackle weeds, and try

State’s new registration process for on-farm tyres

A NEW Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) registration for farmers using waste tyres in silage production will help reduce the risk of fire and harm to human health and the environment.

Stockpiled tyres can pose a significant fire risk.

Tyre fires are hard to extinguish, emit toxic smoke and can contribute to harm in the environment.

Having an understanding of a farm’s tyre stocks will help mitigate the risk and severity they pose.

EPA North East regional manager Renee Palmer said silage production is critical for a healthy agricultural industry.

“The registration strikes the right balance between making sure farmers can feed their stock while also helping to reduce the risk of harm to human health and the environment,” she said.

and do it economically but sustainably at the same time,”

Ms Hill said.

She said she aims to guide local farmers in the right direction to have great pastures and crops for their upcoming seasons and years ongoing.

Ms Hill specialises in pastures, cropping, horticulture and dairy farming.

Nutrien Ag Euroa encourages local farmers to contact Ms Hill on 0400 884 058 for a personalised agronomy plan.

ON THE JOB: Sarah Hill divides her time between farm work and the Nutrien Ag Euroa office, travelling up and down the Hume Freeway frequently.

Farmers, or anyone using and/ or storing more than 5m3 (about the size of a small skip bin) of waste tyres as weights for silage production, have until July 1 to apply for a registration.

“We’ve made the process to apply for a registration as easy as possible,” Ms Palmer said.

“It’s free, fast and can even be done on your smart phone.”

“By having farmers and others, who use waste tyres for silage production, apply for this free registration, we are all doing our part to ensure waste tyres are correctly stored and managed to help reduce the risk of fire or environmental harm.”

For more information and to apply for a registration by July 1, go to www.epa.vic.gov. au/for-business/permissions/ registrations/b04-guidanceon-waste-tyres-for-silageproduction.

FIGHT FOR CHANGE: Protesters at a Benalla abattoirs on Thursday sought action to launch an inquiry into the ‘humane’ slaughter of pigs.

Electric farm bike steals the show

By DARREN CHAITMAN

AT an event in Euroa on Thursday where speakers from across the state presented on the future of electric vehicles in regional Australia, the biggest hit of the night was Strathbogie sheep farmer Alan Simpson’s electric farmbike, which he brought along to show the crowd.

Around 40 attendees at Sheila’s Gallery were clearly impressed when Mr Simpson described how his UBCO bike can be ridden on a hot day or during a total fire ban without burning his leg on the exhaust pipe or “looking around to see if you started a fire”.

The bike is silent, letting him check on his sheep without spooking them, but it means he often surprises his wife who can longer tell when he is or is not riding around the farm.

“[My wife] will say, ‘come and give me a hand to get some sheep in’, and I race off on this up the paddock and bring them back in and she says, ‘you brought them in? I didn’t hear you,’” Mr Simpson said.

Attendees were also impressed by the affordability of UBCO bikes, which start at $7899.

Australia’s first electric

ute, the $92,990 LDV eT60, was also showcased at the event co-hosted by Farmers for Climate Action, Solar Citizens and the Euroa Environment Group.

Bryce Gaton, an electric vehicle expert who spoke at the event, acknowledged high prices made electric vehicles unaffordable for many Australians, but he said “prices are coming down all the time”.

“You’ll be seeing $30,000 ones maybe two or three years down the track,” Mr Gaton said.

“At the moment, the manufacturers are going, ‘People really want electric cars, let’s

ask lots of money for them’ - so they’re in no hurry to bring the price down.”

Mr Gaton said electric vehicles offer some benefits unique to people in the regions - for example, not needing petrol is handy in rural areas where petrol stations close early.

Euroa’s Heather Bradbury, who attended the event to get better informed about electric vehicles, said she will buy an electric vehicle one day but for now, the price remains too big a deterrent.

“I want to buy one but I’m not prepared to pay 80-oddK, even 40,” Ms Bradbury said.

EXPERT IN TOWN: Bryce Gaton, one of Australia’s top electric vehicle experts and writers, spoke at the event.

PHOTOS: Darren Chaitman

PRICY UTE: Australia’s first electric ute, the LDV eT60, didn’t attract much interest due to its $92,990 price tag.

ELECTRIC KIA: Admiring a KIA Niro EV showcased at the event were (from left) Heather Bradbury and Bernadine Kelly from Euroa and Denis Ginnivan from Yackandandah.

ELECTRIC BARBIE: Charlie Paterson from Farmers for Climate Change cooks up a storm on an electric barbecue powered by the battery of a KIA Niro EV.

SHOW-STEALER: Strathbogie sheep farmer Alan Simpson (front), pictured with Violet Town’s Bruce Hunt Huges, stole the show with his UBCO electric farm-bike. PHOTO: Kate Auty

Aussie tradition returns to Euroa Anzac Day commemorations

By FRANK YORK

MEMBERS of the Euroa RSL will again host the traditional Dawn Anzac Day Service this year on Tuesday, April 25 and will follow this with the mid-morning march and commemorative service.

As in years past, members of the Australian Defence Force will be present as we remember and honour the fallen.

Indeed, Strathbogie stands tall in World War I history with our three VC Commendation recipients (Burton, Maygar and Tubbs) at the forefront of our local commemorations.

Our services will also honour those that have served in all conflicts that Australia has sent troops to since ‘the war to end all wars’.

The two Anzac Day services were well attended by many locals as well as many visitors to Euroa last year and we look forward to similar numbers in 2023.

Despite the Euroa RSL rooms being unavailable whilst damage from the October 2022 floods is still to be repaired, the members of the Euroa RSL are planning to erect a large marquee and seating in the parkland next to the RSL in Kirkland Street where the two services this year will be conducted.

Following the mid-morning service, the RSL will revive another famous Australian tradition, a game that has been called “Australia’s national game” - the

game of two-up.

It will be played on the grounds alongside the RSL rooms.

Two-up is a game that is believed to have originated in Ireland and England in the 18th century.

It rose to prominence in the early convict days of Australia and was played on the gold fields and in many of the new east coast communities.

Two up was played extensively by the Australian diggers during World War 1, and as a consequence, it became a tradition for returned veterans to play the game each year on Anzac Day.

It will be a fitting tribute

The Euroa Citizens Band will play on with bequest

STRATHBOGIE Shire

councillors at their March meeting agreed to donate the balance of the William Pearson Bequest to the Euroa Citizens Band.

In a report to councillors, council officers had reviewed the process by which funds are allocated through the bequest and have since investigated and reviewed the conditions in William Pearson’s Will.

“Considering the intent of the bequest and the ongoing administrative burden of the bequest continuing for another seven years in its current format, it is proposed Council allocate the remaining Bequest funds to the Euroa Citizens Band - consistent with a resolution made by Council in 2018,” the report stated.

The allocation of $17,940 would be payable within the 2022/2023 financial year and would be subject to the receipt of a tax invoice from the band.

It was also agreed in 2018 that the William Person Bequest trust be removed from the community grants program, which limited the use for the annual allocation.

Strathbogie Shire Council has been administering the bequest since 1969.

The intent of the bequest was to benefit (in Euroa only), children’s playgrounds, kindergartens, parks and garden, the Euroa town band and for the general beautification of the town.

In the 53 years of the bequest, with the exception of seven allocations, the band has been the sole beneficiary of the bequest.

Over the duration of the bequest council had not claimed any administrative overheads on this money, and it has been purely allocated for the purposes within the will.

The final allocation of the balance of funds can be used at the band’s discretion with no stipulations.

to our Australian diggers to play or watch the game after the official ceremonial activities are completed, so don’t rush off, there will be some traditional Aussie fun to be had as you catch up with your friends and community. In the lead up to Anzac Day, members of the Euroa RSL will be selling ANZAC badges and tokens as usual, at both entrances to Burton’s IGA and Liquor. Funds raised from these purchases will be used to support services the RSL provides returned veterans and their family - your support is always greatly appreciated.

Lest we forget.

Where and when to remember the fallen this Anzac Day

ANZAC Day services will be held across the Strathbogie Shire on April 25 honouring all those who have served in all campaigns around the world with the Australian Defence Forces.

EUROA: At 5.50am the dawn service will begin with a march from the corner of Railway and Binney streets, followed by a “gunfire” breakfast. At 10am there will be another march, followed by a service.

NAGAMBIE: At 5.45am there will be a dawn service at the cenotaph. At 10am there will be a service at the Mechanics Hall led by RSL members, followed by a short march to the cenotaph at 11am.

LONGWOOD: At 8.45am there will be a march from the primary school to the memorial. At 9am there will be a service at the Boer War Memorial.

VIOLET TOWN: At 6am there will be a dawn service at the Boer War memorial on the community centre lawn in Cowslip Street. At 11am there will be a march along Cowslip Street from Lily Street to the memorial where service will be conducted. Arrive early to join the parade.

EVERYONE WELCOME: The Euroa RSL will gain be conducting Anzac Day commemorative services, with lunch and ‘twoup’ on Anzac Day.

GRAND PERFORMANCE: The Euroa Citizens Band prior to World War I.

HOME TO BAND: The William Pearson Memorial Hall is home to the Euroa Citizens Band.

100 years on for Euroa’s honour boards to soldiers who served

By PAM ZIERK-MAHONEY

THIS Anzac Day marks the 100th anniversary of the unveiling of Euroa’s updated honour boards to soldiers who served and were lost in wars starting from the Boer War in the 1890s.

The number of memorials and their original location illustrates the extent the war made its way into every settled corner of local shires.

War memorials still survive in halls, churches and schools, mute sentinels to the impact of war and death.

At Euroa the original RSL branch was housed at the Euroa Public Hall, the same hall built by public subscription in 1884 and owned and donated at the time by auditor and stock and station agent, Edward Stribling.

In February 1920 Edward Stribling offered the hall to the RSL, which was immediately accepted - but was in much need of repair and refurbishment.

Once taken over by the RSL the entrance and front portion of the hall were remodelled, housing honour boards and a statue over the entrance with arms reversed in mourning, as a mark of respect.

Over the entrance would be the figure of a soldierit would take another two years before the hall was opened on Anzac Day 1923 and at the same time updated honour boards were unveiled.

Eighty memorials were unveiled between 1916 and 1923.

At one stage over 50 honour boards existed throughout the region.

The largest is at the Euroa RSL with over 500 names.

There is only one board without a cross on it, the Euroa Lodge Roll of Honour, yet it lists Alfred Wakenshaw who was killed in August 1918.

The Euroa Methodist honour board was the first to be unveiled in April 1916.

Many of the honour boards had names added during the war and after 1918.

In 1923, a memorial was chosen and paid for by members of the RSL and private donations.

The diggers also paid for the honour boards and a dozen large shields on which the place names of where

the RSL members fought were listed.

These boards still exist and are the property of the Euroa Historical Society (although they hang in the present RSL branch building).

The Euroa branch of the Returned Sailors’ and Soldiers’ Imperial League (R.S.S.I.L.A) unveiled its

honour board to WW1.

A section of one panel of its immense series of boards is devoted to ‘The South African War 1899 - 1901’.

42 names are listed, including three who were killed in action.

The board must not be viewed as the last word on the conflict in South Africa.

The committee that over-

saw the compilation of names relied on the public to submit names for consideration.

This occurred in mid1922, while the final list was published in January 1923.

The details for submission and the list for consultation were printed in the local press.

Many missed these notices and this accounts for names appearing on other memorials and not the board at the Euroa RSL; Charley Williams is one notable omission.

There are also errors relating to the Boer War; the war finished in May 1902 and while three were listed as being killed in action (Louis Bond, John Charlton and S. Clements), only Louis Bond met that fate.

At the Anzac Day services this year these honour boards and the names of those listed will be remembered again - although the RSL building will not be open due to repairs following the more recent floods.

Saxon trombone returns to Euroa

By PAM ZIERK-MAHONEY

A LITTLE piece of Euroa’s history returned recently for a short visit.

The item was a trombone which was presented to William Saxon on his return home from fighting in the 1914-1918 war.

On William’s enlistment papers he was named as William Frederick Saxon - but was always known as William, Bill or ‘Shinner’ being his nick name.

The trombone, now 107 years old, is in the keeping of his grandson Noel Tregaskis (his mother was Lorna Saxon) who proudly ‘minds’ the instrument as a family heirloom and prized possession.

“I will be handing this trombone down to my son, Peter, when the time comes to pass it on and then it will be handed down to his son Jack - and hopefully it will remain in the family for many generations to come,” Noel said.

Noel said he intends to come back to Euroa for this year’s ANZAC Day commemorations and will most likely have the trombone with him again - and a chance to meet up with present band members.

The history of the Saxon family goes way back to the early 1880s with their connections to the Violet Town Sentinel and Euroa Advertiser newspapers - both owned for some time by the family.

At the outbreak of war the family lived in Euroa with the exception of two boys Tom and Bertie who at the time owned the Violet Town Sentinal newspaper and were printers.

William ‘Shinner’ was one of four Saxon boys to enlist and fight in the Great War.

William was part of the ‘second wave’ to land at Gallipoli, Turkey, after enlisting in July of 1914.

Already in the Cadets at the outbreak of war, he immediately enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force, aged 24 and was on the first convoy that left Australia.

He was first assigned to the 7th Battalion, F Company and left Melbourne on the HMAT A20 Hororata on October 19, 1914.

He landed at ANZAC Cove, Turkey on April 25, 1915 - later to become known as ANZAC Day.

He was not to return to Australia until October 1916 after being injured in the battle fields of France.

His older brother, Tom ‘Sack’ (all the children in the Saxon family had nicknames) had been trained with the Light Horse, enlisted eight

months later in April 1915, aged 28.

He was quickly followed by Joe aged 17, a Senior Cadet.

The fourth Saxon boy Bert ‘Punkin’ enlisted in May 1916 aged 24, his second try at enlisting as at the first attempt he was deemed ‘too short’.

William was also great ‘mates’ with Alex Burton, who he kept in contact with during the battle at Gallipoli - right up until Alex’s death on the field.

William, prior to enlisting and serving overseas, was a member of the Euroa Citizens Band and on his return went back to playing - especially with his new engraved trombone presented to him by the community in thanks for his serving for ‘King and Country’.

He had seen war at its worst having survived Gallipoli (he was one of the last

to be evacuated in December 1915) before being sent to Egypt, France and Belgium.

At the Battle of Pozieres (July-August 1916) William, Tom and Joe were all involved.

William was dangerously wounded when hit by one of his own Battalion’s hand grenades after going ‘over the top’ in the trenches and advancing in close range of the German lines.

This occurred on July 25, 1916 at Pozieres, Somme.

He returned to Australia in November 1916 and was admitted to the repatriation hospital at Caulfield.

Of the Saxon boys who went to war William ‘Shinner’ returned to Euroa where he was part of the initial RSL Sub-Branch and took on the role of president in 1923, being instrumental in setting up the branch in the first hallknown as the Public Hall.

Bertie died of wounds at Montbrehain, France (aged 27), Joe was reported as ‘missing in action’ - confirmed one year later that he was killed in action in August 1916 at Pozieres (aged just 18 years); Tom was dangerously wounded at Bapaume, France in March 1917, but returned injured to Australia in June 1918.

On the VC memorial at Euroa an epitaph to Alex Burton (VC) from William Saxon reads: ...felt “depressed when I think of poor Alex”. He justified the death of his mate, describing him as a “glorious hero, fighting to the last”. William has been to Lone Pine “... even landing were not so aw-

ful for our battalion as where Alick fell”.

William’s words for Burton also read: “There was not a better man on the Peninsula like Burton. The moment before he was killed, after the Lonesome Pine barricade, he looked at me and with his characteristic smile, made some remark about it being warm work. I replied: Yes, but we are going to see it through”.

On hearing that Alex Burton received the Victoria Cross, his mate William Saxon, was proud but... “Dear old pal, how I miss him”.

William also helped to dress another Euroa VC recipient, Fred Tubb’s wounds.

PROUD GRANDSON: Noel Tregaskis visited Euroa recently bringing with him his father’s trombone which was presented to “Shinner” upon returning from World War I duties at Gallipoli and France. He stands in front of the memorial to Alex Burton VC who was a ‘great mate’ of his grandfather’s. PHOTO: Pam Zierk-Mahoney

LEAVING HOME: The photo which is now placed at Euroa’s memorial gardens shows William Saxon (front, second from right) with others enlisted at the time from Euroa.

HONOUR BOARDS: Just one of the honour boards remembering those who served and lost their lives during all campaigns by Australian Imperial Forces and Defence Forces.

O’Bree newspaper clipping discovered by chance

IN January this year, Euroa’s William Pavone recognised a familiar name on a feature wall of his mother’s house covered with newspapers she found under the floor coverings when she renovated the home in 2010.

The name he recognised, Dick O’Bree, is synonymous with football in Euroa, with the Euroa football ground scoreboard recently dedicated to the former player.

Mr Pavone pointed out the March 1956 Sun Newspaper article titled “Magpies all out to get farmer O’Bree” to his mother Anita Pavone, who then recognised Dick O’Bree as a resident at GraniteHill, the aged care facility at Euroa Health where she works as a clinical nurse educator.

Ms Pavone took the time to retype the article so that Mr O’Bree could read it and staff could learn about his football career.

The article by Kevin Hogan describes Collingwood’s even money chance that

Euroa local Dick O’Bree would head to Melbourne to play for them in the 1956 season.

“The man on whom the Magpies hopes are set, is a ready-made champion of country football if performance counts for anything,” reads the article.

“He is Dick O’Bree, former Lake Boga star at Euroa.

“Collingwood have been chasing O’Bree for three years - since he first began to kick goals for Lake Boga at the age of 16.”

“Twice he topped 100 goals a season.

“Collingwood could not persuade him to come to Melbourne because he said he could not leave his farm.

“Last year he went to Euroa and took a job in the local shire office.

“He played with Euroa and kicked 98 goals in spite of missing eight matches with a fractured wrist.

“But he still refused to come to the city.”

“O’Bree is the man Collingwood wants to see in front of the sticks and a big effort will be made to get him there.”

FOOTBALL MEMORIES: Clinical nurse educator Anita Pavone (left) shows GraniteHill resident Dick O’Bree (right) the discovered newspaper clipping about his past football career.

BLACK AND WHITE: The article about Dick McGee from the March 1956 Sun Newspaper discovered by Anita Pavone’s son William on a feature wall she had decorated with old newspapers.

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Violet Town tidings

By KIRSTY HARRIS

THERE was standing room only at Pat Storer’s farewell afternoon tea last Sunday.

A set of fine (and short) speeches of thanks from a variety of Violet Town people amply echoed the feelings of the room that it was sad that Pat and Kate are leaving our community.

Pat said that VicPol will soon announce his replacement.

Congratulations to Kate Triscott on her 100th birthday.

Kate and husband Alan lived in Violet town some time ago and were founders of Probus in the town.

Kate was also a member of the RSL, senior citizens, Neighbourhood Watch and played indoor bowls.

She has recently returned to Violet Town from Fingal Bay after Alan’s passing.

The nursing home did a great job of organising a celebration for her.

A MIXED bag of results from the footy/netball club on the opening round of their season - our A grade netballers led the way with a win and the senior football team had a narrow loss.

Best wishes to all teams for future rounds.

THE crew organising indoor bowls in Violet Town this year is looking for new players, so please feel free to contact bowls club secretary Margaret Crawford, or Leanne Russell Jones on 5798 1415, to register your interest for this year.

It will probably be held at 7pm on Monday nights - cost is $5 which includes raffle tickets for a small roast (BYO supper).

FOR those not on the community noticeboard on Facebook, the new owners of the middle pub (or bottom pub) have the verandah on the front of the building looking fantastic.

They are planning to open a

bed and breakfast there so, from July 1, the carpark alongside the building will only be for their visitors.

A NOTE from VTAG circles: the artwork that was going to be put on the walls of the toilet block in the Rec Reserve is no longer happening and the money will now be used for another substantial artwork in the community. Suggestions welcome.

THE launch of the recent Honeysuckle Art Show was a sell-out this year. There were some fabulous local artists showing their work and the exhibition following the launch (now closed) attracted lots of visitors.

Don’t forget that if you need cash out from a bank, and don’t want to pay ATM fees in Violet Town, cash is available from the Violet Town Post Office for all banks (except ANZ I am told). Request please: after the NBN

Church Services

ANGLICAN CHURCH

Holy Eucharist

upgrade, if you have improved internet, please let me know your good news!

Some people have required adjustments following this, so Ross Timms is our local guy who looks after things such as Starlink, TV antennas, camera, point-to-point internet installations and internet cabling for people in and around Violet Town.

Contact him on 0427 669 311.

TINA from the op shop reported that the recent 3669 lunch at the Ellen Frances was all delicious, especially the desserts.

The next lunch is on Friday, May 19.

If you would like to come along, please phone Mick O’Keefe on 0473 623 983 to make a booking.

All meals are subsidised by the op shop so you pay half price for two courses!

FINALLY, I’m sure no one is unhappy with 28 m of rain to get winter grass growing and fill dams.

Cash in on state’s new container deposit scheme

A BEVERAGE container recycling scheme will begin in Victoria on 1 November 2023, the State Government has announced.

Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic) will allow Victorians to return their used drink cans, bottles and cartons for a 10-cent refund.

The State Government believes this will reduce Victoria's litter by up to half, create new economic opportunities, generate 645 jobs and turn drink containers into new recycled products.

Minister for Environment, Ingrid Stitt, last week announced organisations that will be responsible for delivering the scheme.

VicReturn will be the scheme coordinator and Visy, TOMRA Cleanaway and Return-It will be network operators.

Visy will be the network op-

erator in the Strathbogie Shire, and it is keen to hear from businesses and not for profit organisations interested in acting as collection point operators across the North East.

The network operators will establish and maintain a network of more than 600 refund collection points across the state, making the scheme accessible to all Victorians.

Within 12 months of the scheme starting, the network operators will be required to have a minimum of one collection point per 14,500 people in metropolitan areas, at least one per town of 750 people in regional areas, and at least one per town of 350 people in remote areas.

To enquire your interest as a collection point for the CDS Vic, visit https://www.visy.com.au/ cpo-form.

THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK: A smile enriches those who receive it without making poorer those who give.

PERSONALS: Happy 95th birthday wishes go to John Sanderson. Happy 83rd wishes to Peter Darbyshire. Birthday wishes go to Lily Brew, Jim Winch, Wes Boyle, Bowen Kelly, Chloe Kliemt, Abby White, Michael Newton, Riley Bazeley, Carissa Grant and Alexandra Whitford. Anniversary wishes to Amanda and Michael Isherwood and Sharon and Paul Berry.

KELVIN GROVE VILLAGE NEWS: This Saturday, April 22. If enough interest is shown by the Village residents they will attempt to hold a Clearing Sale on the Village lawns. 8am–2pm. To sell unwanted items. Parking is available outside village grounds at 127 High Street, Nagambie. If it is wet it will be postponed until another day.

Tuesday, May 16. Village residents Mother‘s Day afternoon tea dance with entertainer Noel Pearson.

Friends and family and the Senior Citizens line dancers are invited to attend. 1.30pm–4.30pm. Kelvingrove Village hall.

COMMUNITY HOUSE NEWS: Note the Community House from Wednesday, 17 April to 19 April. (3 days) will be closed to groups and individuals. They will be unable to access the House on these days as the Former Presbytery Group which is responsible for the Community House building) will be conducting maintenance.

NAGAMBIE NOTES

with Di Grant

P: 5794 1720

E: stardust2011@bigpond.com

NAGAMBIE ANZAC DAY OBSERVANCE: Tuesday, April 25. Short Dawn service at 5.45am at cenotaph.

10am service in Mechanics hall led by RSL with a collection taken up during the service. This will be followed by a short march to the Cenotaph area in High Street opposite the post office. A P&EE Graytown Catafalque Party will be on duty.

11am. Service at the Nagambie Cenotaph, with the ANZAC Day formal proceedings including wreath laying by RSL and local groups. Details Larry King. 0477 485 109

TASTES OF THE GOULBURN FESTIVAL: Promoting our wonderful wine and food regions once again is the Tastes of the Goulburn Festival in Seymour Saturday, April 29. Seymour station. Exhibitors–Nagambie Lakes, Strathbogie & Mitchell Shire, Goulburn Valley & Upper Goulburn areas. Visit tastesofthegoulburn.org.au

FUNDRAISER FOR NAGAMBIE

HEALTHCARE: Tuesday, May 2. Nagambie Healthcare Auxiliary‘s annual Card and Board game day.

10am–3pm. Nagambie Rowing Club. High St. Nagambie. Cost $30 includes morning tea

and lunch. RSVP. 5794 2476 or 0422 367 076.

CHURCH NEWS: ANGLICAN: April 19. Mother‘s Union Wednesday morning service.11am at Christ Church. Followed by lunch at the Seymour Club.

Christ Church Seymour services Sunday 9am. St John‘s Nagambie Sunday services. 11am.

St. Paul‘s Avenel. 1st Saturday at 5pm and the 5th Sunday of the month 10am. POC Rev. R.Pennington. 0477 921 111.

CATHOLIC: Nagambie St Malachy‘s. Mondays 10.30am and Wednesday noon Rosary. 1st and 3rd Sundays 9.00am Mass. 2nd, 4th, and 5th Sundays 11.00am Word and Communion

Avenel St Mary‘s. Sundays 10.30am Rosary. 1st and 3rd Sundays 11am Mass 2nd and 4th and 5th Sundays 11am Word and Communion. Nagambie W.Keenan. 0459 595 908. Avenel G.Kenworthy. 0405 125 963. Fr A.Hill at Euroa. 0439 033 029.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Nagambie St Andrew‘s. 9am service 1st and 3rd Sunday and Seymour every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month. W.Day. 0429 933 116.

UNITING: Seymour & Avenel Uniting Church. Sundays 9am at Avenel, 11am at Seymour. Rev. J. Payne. 0408 176 754.

NAGAMBIE CONNECT FAITH COMMUNITY: (Uniting Church) 2nd and 4th Sundays, 11am, Nagambie Senior Citizens‘ Centre. R.Close. 0402 286 277.

Sunday April 23rd

9.15am St Paul‘s Euroa

11am Christ Church Murchison

Enq: 5704 0330

www.anglicaneuroa.org.au

All Welcome

BAPTIST CHURCH

Pastor John O‘Ring

Enq: 0421 233 251

31 Kennedy Street, Euroa

Sunday April 23rd, 10am

Tuesday: 9.30am Prayer, 10.30am Bible Study.

Listen to Vision Radio 88.4 FM

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST

Services at Kelvin View Hall

Sunday April 23rd

10.30am Morning Worship

Everyone welcome

Pastor: Murray Broughton 5795 1950

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Balmattum

Every Sunday 3pm Worship

Enq: Rev. Stephen McDonald 5762 6275 Yea Presbyterian Church, 9am St Andrew‘s Seymour, 11.15am Nagambie inquiries to: Bonnie Purbrick 5794 2544 or Bill Day 5794 2070

CATHOLIC CHURCH

St John‘s, Euroa Friday 12.30pm Mass

Saturday 6pm Vigil Mass in St. John‘s Church

St Malachy‘s, Nagambie

Monday 10.30am Rosary

Wednesday 12.30pm Mass

Mass on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month at 9am

Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion on the 2nd, 4th and 5th

Sunday of the month at 9am

St Attracta‘s, Violet Town Mass on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at 11am Mass on the 5th Sunday at 10am

Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month at 11am

St Mary‘s, Avenel Mass on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month at 11am

Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Sunday of the month at11am. St Patrick‘s, Longwood Mass on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at 9am

Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday of the month at 9am

Enquiries: Fr Tony Hill 5795 3048

UNITING CHURCH

St Andrew‘s, Euroa

Regular Sunday Service at 9.30am

Everyone Welcome

Enq: Robyn Burke 5795 3103

Judi Ward 0437 686 072

St Andrew‘s, Strathbogie Service on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at 11am All Welcome

Enq: Joan Wood 5790 5297

St Andrew‘s Violet Town

Regular Sunday Service at 9.30am

All Welcome Enq: John Dunn 0419 362 866

EUROA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

Old School House, Clifton St Euroa

Every Sunday Meeting at 9.45am for prayer requests. 10am Service

Enquiries: Aaron 0493 101 663

VISY GETS BUSY: Visy CEO Mark De Wit tests out one of the reverse vending machines that will be used to collect containers. Visy will be the scheme’s network operator in the Strathbogie Shire.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD

ACROSS

3 What is one or more parts of a whole number (8)

7 Who “asked for more” (6)

8 What is payment for money borrowed (8)

9 Name a company of seven singers (6)

10 What is a pattern or the like, used as a guide in mechanical work (8)

11 Name a German word for emperor (6)

14 What are companies of lions (6)

17 To be worthy of choice, is to be what (8)

18 Who wrote ‘Blithe Spirit’, etc, etc, Noel ... (6)

19 Name the angular distance north or south from the equator (8)

20 What is the roof of the mouth known as (6)

21 Without time allowed for payment is described by what term (2,6)

DOWN

1 Which mathematical art uses equations (7)

2 Which deities descend to the earth to incarnate (7)

3 What is a small cake of batter, sometimes containing fruit, and fried (7)

4 To be of lesser cost, is to be what (7)

5 Eire refers to which republic (7)

6 Name the hard, aromatic seeds of the fruit of an East Indian tree (7)

11 Name the citadel of Moscow (7)

12 To be senselessly foolish, is to be what (7)

13 What is another word for a letter (7)

E-QUATIONS

Letters A to Z have a number value. Some are shown in the right-hand cells. Create remaining values using clues in centre cells.

SUDOKU

14 Name an alternative term for a maxim (7)

15 What was once set into the surface of each school desk (7)

16 Name a territory under the control of a Muslim prince (7)

Find the following words in the grid. They may be read in any direction, even diagonally. Some letters are used more than once.

QUICK THINK

Solve the crossword. Each answer has four letters.

For over 1500 years, a physician would check your symptoms, prescribe an abracadabra and maybe bill you a chicken for the service! Based on an ancient spell in Aramaic, ‘Avada kedavra!’ translated to “I create what I speak” (health) or “Let the thing be destroyed” (defence). Abracadabra was once believed to cure disease or protect the household.

BIYWORD

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:

Intricate (7)

Lair (3)

Large fruit (5)

Mature (5)

Recorded time (5)

Small waves (7)

Steal (3)

Timothy (abb) (3)

Underneath (5)

Up-to-the-minute

SOLUTIONS

EUROA BOWLS

DESPITE heavy showers of rain overnight and throughout Sunday morning the Euroa Bowls club members still were able to play three games in the afternoon before the season’s presentation evening commenced.

President Richard Noble went on to thank those who came along to the afternoon, while all enjoyed afternoon tea.

Richard then made the trophy presentation to the following with thanks to local business’ who sponsored the award; Men’s Champion Ken Sutecliffe (Murphy’s Motors), Ladies Champion Kerrie Steers (Euroa Pharmacy), Ladies pairs Kerrie Steers and Anne Sutecliffe (Petrostar), Men’s Pairs Alex Grant and Jamie Greasley (Elders), Mixed Pairs ken and Anne Sutecliffe (Petrostar), Men’s B grade Kevin Milner (R.B.A), Men’s 21 up Greg Blatchford (Ausrural), Men’s 100th up Stuart Wills (BD Electrics).

Congratulations to all winners and those who competed.

NAGAMBIE GOLF

THE Nagambie Golf Club 2023 championships got underway with the first round ‘Frank Zanelli’ Memorial played in tough and challenging conditions.

More tha 27mm of rain fell overnight and showers threatened at the start of play but this did not deter 23 brave souls teeing it up.

The day’s winner was Phil Hageman with 90-18-72.

This was Hageman’s first time going on an honour board in his 12 years as a member, and it also means Hageman leads B grade which he managed to win in 2021.

The runner up was Michael Roberts with the day’s best scratch score 77-3-74, to take a one shot lead going into the second round of the championships.

Roberts is one ahead of Jeremy Ezard - possibly the first time in 10 years Ezard has not led the championship after round one, two weeks of exciting golf await.

Third place was Michael Nolan firing a round of 86-11-75.

‘Spike’ Nolan is a multiple winner of the A grade championship in 2004 & 2010.

The day could have been better had a lost ball not been recorded on the ninth.

The C grade is all but run and won with the leader Greg Whiteman five shots clear of his nearest rival, a substantial lead not even he could cough up from here.

The nearest the pin prizes went to Michael Roberts with a strong iron into the 3rd, Lindsay Hall belting one up to the 13th and John James going wild with an over-the-top celebration in claiming the 16th.

Next week’s golf will be the 2nd round of the championship on office duty is B. Cryer and in the C. Roberts.

AVENEL BOWLS

THE last two club matches were played last Sunday in front of large turnout of supporters.

After a very wet night and morning, the rain gods were kind enough to allow for a dry and sunny afternoon.

As has been consistent all season, the green was in magnificent condition even after all the rain and is a testament to green keeper Spud Furletti’s hard work.

Donna Rowley and Jake Wall played off in the final of the mixed pairs against Grace Kenworthy and Dennis McGregor.

Donna and Jake combined

beautifully to bring home the win with consistent and accurate bowling.

Congratulations to all for providing a first class final and to Donna for her first club championship win.

In the final of the Mixed 100 Up, for the first time it was a mixed final with Kate Donovan flying the flag for the ladies playing against Howard Geldard.

In a closely contested game the score was 97 all on the 23rd end.

The last end could not have been closer with all eight bowls surrounding the kitty.

Kate had shot and third shot bowl and the 6 - 4 end win gave game victory to Kate.

Congratulations to both bowlers for a very entertaining and thrilling match.

Closing day is to be held on Sunday, April 23.

Proceedings start at 2pm with the traditional Bone of Contention Bowls match, Ladies vs Men.

The girls are all revved up to win the bone back off the men this year.

So, get on board everyone, game on!

Following the game, the presentation to this season’s club champions will take place followed by a casserole tea to celebrate and wrap up season 2022/23.

AVENEL GOLF

SATURDAY was a Par round at Avenel and also the first individual round of the new season.

The forecast wasn’t ideal but there were ten keen golfers happy to give it a go.

Thanks to Lindsay for doing the sands and everyone who has been on the mowers and raking up and burning piles, the course is really starting to take shape.

The winner of the day was Mark Hannigan with a terrific +4, playing some of his most consistent golf to date and finishing strongly with pluses on the last 3 holes.

It was a 3 way countback for runner up, with Captain Jed on +3 edging out young guns Hudson Black and Campbell Smith.

Line balls went to Hudson and Campbell.

Jed had a day out collecting NTP on the 14th (in the new pin position)

and Drive and Pitch on the 7th.

On Sunday the men’s Pennant team headed to Woodend to take on Mt Macedon.

Needing a win to cement top position on the ladder, the fellas didn’t disappoint, coming home with a 3/2 victory.

Jed, Adam and Mark secured the wins with Campbell and Tim going down to stronger opponents. Special mentions to Adam sinking a great left to right bending putt on the 19th to continue his match then closing it out on the 20th.

Mark made a great comeback after being well down early, winning the last 4 holes to win 2 & 1.

Jed followed up his good form from Saturday with a comfortable win.

While Tim and Campbell didn’t have a great day, a big thankyou to Mick Doyle from Mt Macedon for giving young Campbell some valuable putting tips on the slick and sloping greens.

The next match is at Mt Macedon against Kilmore. Good luck fellas.

STRATHBOGIE GOLF

STABLEFORD was played on Saturday, April 8 at Strathbogie Golf Club.

A small field of players played in cool conditions.

But we only got wet on the first hole and last hole.

There were a large number of green fee players that enjoyed our course over the weekend.

Winners of the day were John Moore and David Kennett with a score of 65.

David thanks John for his great score to get them over the line.

Lineballs were won by Phil and Victoria Fry with a score of 64, Peter Smith and Kristen Moore with a score of 63 and Kerry Hewlett and Jon Reid with a score of 62.

Nearest the pin winners was Peter Smith on the 8th and 15th.

Ladies Drive and Pitch was won this week by Kerry Hewlett on the 4th green (sponsored by Helen Hill) Men’s Drive and Pitch was won by Peter Smith (sponsored by John Moore) Straightest drive was won by Kristen Moore a lucky bounce out from the trees.

Pennant the scratch side will be playing at Trentham against Mount Macedon and the handicap side will host the other teams at Strathbogie and a bye for our players.

Greens are going to be cored on the 19th April.

Next week we are playing stableford.

On duty is Allan Rowarth.

EUROA GOLF

AN ominous weather forecast for Saturday prompted many of the golfers competing for the April Monthly Medal sponsored by Drummond Golf out on to the course early in the day.

Several morning players posted some pretty good scores and might have thought they had done enough to obtain a Monthly Medal.

But it was not to be when Cam Roper playing in the last group for the day came in with 71-2-Net 69 and a win on countback over Paddy McCarthy and Lucas Paul both on 69.

Dale McIntosh was next with 70 and Josh Bell had 72. John Gilbert’s 73 were the best in Division 2.

Paddy McCarthy and Peter McMahon shared the swindle.

Cam Roper and Dick Farmer took the Nearest the Pins.

Ladies captain Sarah Bullen is the April medalist after posting a fine 92-21 Net 71.

Division two went to Robyn Anthony with Net 73.

Balls down the line went to Judy McLean, Gail Allen and Freda Edwards with 73.

Freda’s putter was red hot, she had only 23 putts which was remarkable on recently scarified greens.

The Men’s best putters were Dale McIntosh and Peter Ellis, both with 25.

Nearest the pins was shared between Gail Allen, Lorraine Ellis and Melissa Eddy.

Drive & Pitches were won by Dee McMartin and Deb Cox.

Ladies Pennant gets underway this week.

Next Saturday the Men play the qualifying round of the Murphy Motors 4BBB and ANZAC Day the Club hosts the RSL Memorial Shield played as a mixed 4 ball.

After the weekend rain the greens will come back very quickly and the couch fairways are playing as good

as they have ever been.

The second Junior Coaching Clinic conducted by PGA Professional is on Thursday, April 20 and day two of the men’s and women’s clinics are on the same day, details are on Facebook.

KDFL SENIORS RESULTS & LADDER

KDFL SENIOR FOOTBALL RESULTS

Lancaster 16.9 - 105 defeated Longwood 7.4 - 46

Lonwgood goal kickers: J Formossa 4, R Cason 2 and R Cumberland

Longwood best players: Bailey McMurtrie, Kale Frost, Jordan Formosa, Joshua Formosa, Jye Formosa, Rhys Cason.

Undera 11.5 - 71 defeated by Avenel 14.13 - 97

Avenel Goal Kickers: Dylan Hoysted 5, T Tobin 2, D Keenan 2, J Sutherland, B Avola, J Myers, K Maynard.

Avenel Best Players: Braydon Avola, Kyle Maynard, Shanyn Kearney, Paul Arandt, Aidan McSpeerin, Jack Myers.

Nagambie 20.15 - 135 defeated Stanhope 7.9 - 51

Nagambie goal kickers: W Dalton 5, J Moore 2, D Comi 2, N Fothergill 2, M Wilson 2, B Laverie 2, B Biggs, T Laverie, J Tremellan, B Fothergill, W O’brien.

Nagambie best players: Blake Laverie, Jonathan Moore, Nathan Fothergill, Mark Nolan, William Dalton, Trent Laverie.

Gigarre 2.3 - 15 defeated by Shepparton East 22.12 - 144

Dookie United 13.8 - 86 defeated by Murchison 21.9 - 135

Violet Town 10.11 - 71 defeated by Merrigum 10.13 - 73

Seniors Ladder Rd1

# TEAM % PTS

1 Shepp East..................960.00 4

2 Nagambie ...................264.71 4

3 Lancaster ....................228.26 4

4 Murchison-Toolamba....156.98 4

5 Avenel .........................136.62 4

6 Merrigum ....................102.82 4

7 Violet Town ...................97.26 0

8 Undera ..........................73.20 0

9 Dookie United ..............63.70 0

10 Longwood.....................43.81 0

11 Stanhope ......................37.78 0

12 Girgarre .........................10.42 0

13 Rushworth ...........................0 0

14 Tallygaroopna .....................0 0

WINNERS OF THE MIXED PAIRS AT AVENEL BOWLS CLUB: Donna Rowley and Jake Wall (left) with runners up Dennis McGregor and Grace Kenworthy.

Reserves secure first victory

By TONY BRODIE

AS our Euroa Magpies reserve footballers prepared to play against the Benalla side, we were hopeful of our team having a game as the opposition had been struggling with numbers.

Luckily it worked out that our reserves were able to play, with teams reduced to 16 a side.

As on many previous occasions, player numbers for the opposition side were found to be wanting.

The Euroa boys prepared to don an opposition jumper to ensure a game went ahead reflected the excellent spirit of country football.

Reserves coach Linc McKernan worked hard for this outcome, well done Linc and well done to all the players.

The result of the game turned out to be a strong win for our reserves, scoring 25 goals for the game.

However, the disappointing part to the afternoon was the severe injury to Jye Bjorksten in the early part of the game resulting in a badly broken arm which will impact his 2023 season extensively.

We as a club are thinking of you Jye.

The team of experienced players Robbie Wilson, JD Hayes, Craig Bamford and Harrison Lane controlled the game, sharing the ball with their younger teammates, giving them plenty of opportunity to get good touches of the ball.

Hopefully the club will have a number of ins into the reserve team next week which will make the team stronger as the Seymour reserves always field a competitive side.

The junior group of players showed much improvement in their skills, both by hand and foot, and their confidence should continue to grow as the season goes on.

FINAL SCORE: Euroa 25-15-165 defeated Benalla 4-5-29

Euroa goal kickers: Robbie Wilson (7), Declan Redfern (4), JD Hayes (3), Harrison Lane (2), Mitch Penman (2), Josh Robertson (2), Craig Bamford (1), Baxter Ramsden (1), Chris McKay (1), Orlando Sepulveda (1), Matthew Lawrence (1), Euroa best players: Craig Bamford, JD Hayes, Izzy Trotter, Josh Robertson, Robbie Wilson, Chris McKay.

UNDER 18s

By SCOTT WALTERS

SATURDAY morning the Euroa third 18 kicked off the first home game of the season at Memorial Oval, keen to implement the strategies instilled in the group at the very constructive session delivered by Fergus Watts during the week - thanks Fergus.

The boys welcomed Blake “The B-Hep” Hepworth for his first game of the season and it was great to see him hitting the marking contests.

A bigger and stronger Benalla came out from the first bounce strongly and scored the first goal.

Euroa’s first goal came from two of the four U16s that stepped up to help-out this week, in Jack Walters passing to Archie Wilson who kicked truly.

Benalla came out firing in the second quarter.

Euroa’s backline was under pressure, but Brodie Hamill and Ned Ivill continued to rebound strongly.

The third quarter saw the Euroa boys stick to and trust in their game plan, which paid dividends.

They continued to transition the ball well out of the back line, with Dublin Anderson and Robert Lawrence switching the play and finding teammates off halfback.

Harrison Mills, Archie Wilson and Jack Walters were running hard both ways.

Full back Hayden Parker and Max Miller were competing strongly and spoiling the marks of their bigger opponents.

Will Creevey was getting a lot of the ball and kicked the Magpies next goal from 40 out.

Only for a late Benalla goal Euroa would have outscored Benalla this quarter, a great team effort this quarter.

In the last quarter best on ground Caid Miller continued to compete in the ruck strongly and took intercepting mark after intercepting mark across half back.

The young Magpies continued to fight the game out to the final siren, never gave up and played for each other all day.

The stronger Benalla outfit ran out winners.

FINAL SCORE: Euroa 3-2-20 lost to Mansfield 21-20-146

Goal Kickers Euroa: Will Creevey (2), Archie Wilson (1)

CAPTAIN’S PERFORMANCE: Robbie Wilson led from the front booting seven goals for the match.

CLASS: JD Hayes was as silky as ever in his first game of 2023.

COMPLETE PERFORMANCE: Euroa’s reserve team redeemed its round one loss with a strong four quarter effort against Benalla on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Dale Mann

WINNERS AND LOSERS

Seniors put on dominant showing against Benalla

■ From back page

Will Hayes was in everything as he put together another best on ground performance and in the process being awarded the Les Reed Medal as the player judged best afield for his efforts.

In winning the match, the Magpies also retained the Rob Robinson Cup for the sixth consecutive year.

This certainly bought a smile to many faces, none more so than JD and Tayla Robinson.

With the challenge of going to Seymour next Saturday in what is always a much-anticipated ANZAC Day clash, this team are looking forward to what is possible.

With a 2pm start time, a tight tussle anticipated, and a massive crowd expected, there is much to look forward to this weekend.

Euroa - 17.12.114 defeated Benalla 3.7.25

Best players: Will Hayes, Jacob Gleeson, Adam Giobbi, Matt Ivill, Jett Trotter, Nic Burke

Goal kickers: Jett Trotter (4), Jack McKernan (3), Zac Gleeson (2), Nic Burke (2), Will Hayes (1), Jacob Gleeson (1), Lachie Hill (1), Ryan Pendlebury (1), Keily Jager (1), Linc McKernan (1)

NETBALL SCORES

15 & Under

United 29 defeated by Swans 39

Seymour 17 defeated by Rochester 40

Tatura 14 defeated by Mansfield 33

Kyabram 30 defeated by Echuca 62

Mooroopna 22 defeated by Shepparton 52 17 & Under

Tatura 20 defeated by Mansfield 47

United 37 defeated by Swans 41

Seymour 39 defeated Rochester 34

Euroa 37 defeated by Benalla 47

Kyabram 56 defeated Echuca 38

Mooroopna 39 defeated Shepparton 37

GOULBURN VALLEY SENIORS LADDER ROUND 3

B Reserve

United 34 defeated Swans 34

Seymour 48 defeated Rochester 33

Tatura 19 defeated by Mansfield 39

Euroa 50 defeated Benalla 37

Kyabram 33 defeated by Echuca 57

Mooroopna 32 defeated Shepparton 27 B Grade

United 30 defeated by Swans 39

Seymour 41 defeated Rochester 31

Tatura 50 defeated Mansfield 30

Euroa 65 defeated Benalla 29

Kyabram 24 defeated Echuca 68

Mooroopna 39 defeated by Shepparton 41 A Grade United 45 defeated Swans 37 Seymour 65 defeated Rochester 41 Tatura 50 defeated Mansfield 25 Euroa 64 defeated Benalla 31 Kyabram 24 defeated by Echuca 36 Mooroopna 52 defeated Shepparton 22

SCOREBOARD

SHEPP UNITED 2.0 4.5 6.12 8.12.60

SHEPP SWANS 1.3 3.8 9.10 12.13.85

GOALS: SHEPPARTON UNITED: Jayden Magro 5; Joel Serra 1; Lewis Stanton 1; Mitchell Trevaskis 1.

SHEPPARTON SWANS: Nathan Rachele 5; Kurtis Dixon 3; Bowen Calogero 2; Zac Clohesy 1; Nathan Hrovat 1. BEST: SHEPPARTON UNITED: Jayden Magro; Fergus Pinnuck; Kyle Clarke; Joel Serra; Adam Pigatto. SHEPPARTON SWANS: Jamie Macmillan; Andrew Riordan; Tom Preece; Nathan Rachele; Ty Sutherland.

SEYMOUR 3.6 4.8 7.9 11.12.78

ROCHESTER 0.0 1.2 2.4 7.6.48

GOALS: SEYMOUR: Lachlan Waite 4; Joshua Alford 2; Tom O’Sullivan 2; Nathan Beattie 1; Thomas Davey 1; Michael Hartley 1. ROCHESTER: Sean Williams 3; James McPhee 2; Joseph Atley 1; Charlie Palmer 1. BEST: SEYMOUR: Michael Hartley, Ben Cooney, William Brock, Lachlan Waite, Huw Jones. ROCHESTER: Joseph Atley, Mitch Cricelli, Jacob Atley, Nicholas O’Connor, Hamish Hooppell.

KYABRAM 2.1 3.6 5.10 8.14.62

ECHUCA 4.1 8.1 11.4 13.5.83

GOALS: KYABRAM: Rhys Clark 2; Kyle Mueller 2; Hayden Gemmill 1; Kaine Herbert 1; Kayne Pettifer 1; Aidan Robinson 1. ECHUCA: Will Monahan 2; Samuel Reid 2; Sam Willoughby 2; Corbin Anderson 1; Cooper Barber 1; Hugh Evans 1; Jack Evans 1; Riley Smith 1; Liam Tenace 1; Mitchell Wales 1. BEST: KYABRAM: Lachlan Smith, Brad Whitford, Zachary Norris, Kaine Herbert, Rhys Clark. ECHUCA: Logan Prout, Sam Willoughby, Andrew Walker, Liam Tenace, Mitchell Wales.

EUROA 3.1 8.3 11.7 17.12.114

BENALLA 0.1 1.5 2.5 3.7.25

GOALS: EUROA: Jett Trotter 4; Jack McKernan 3; Nic Burke 2; Zac Gleeson 2; Jacob Gleeson 1; Will Hayes 1; Lachlan Hill 1; Keily Jager 1; Lincoln Mckernan 1; Ryan Pendlebury 1. BENALLA: Josh Mellington 2; Brody Webster 1. BEST: EUROA: Will Hayes, Jacob Gleeson, Adam Giobbi, Matthew Ivill, Jett Trotter. BENALLA: Tom Bennett, Jordan Wolff, Tom O’Brien, James Martiniello, Jayden Guppy.

GOALS: MOOROOPNA: Christopher Nield 3; Jackson Trengove 3; Ethan Hunt 2; Rory Huggard 1.

SHEPPARTON: Anthony Andronaco 2; Tyron Baden 1; Jhett Cooper 1; Jordan Mcgregor 1; Lewis McShane 1; Lachlan Rumbiolo 1. BEST: MOOROOPNA: Ethan Hunt, Ben Hicks, Jed Woods, Jackson Trengove, Christopher Nield. SHEPPARTON: Bryce Stephenson, Tyler Bell, Izac Artavilla, Xavier Stevenson, Mitchell Brett.

TATURA 1.2 2.3 5.5 7.5.47

MANSFIELD 0.5 3.6 4.7 8.9.57

GOALS: TATURA: Harley McCarthy 3; Jacob Chessells 1; Harry Murdoch 1; Ethan Penrith 1; Will Russell 1. MANSFIELD: Cameron Arnold 3; Ben Christopher 3; Max Mahoney 1; Sam Thomson 1.

BEST: TATURA: Ethan Penrith, Harley McCarthy, Beau Oconnell, Brodie Meyers, Michael Archer.

MANSFIELD: Lachlan Murphy-Dale, Daniel Leggett, Tom McDonagh, Harry Mahoney, Jayden Howes.

RESERVES RESULTS

Tatura

4 3 27 def by Mansfield

14 8 92

BEST: TATURA: Nicholas Watt, Kitt McCamley, Blake Armstrong, Bryce Wellington, Rhys Damon. MANSFIELD: Mac Greene, Luke Menhenett, Oscar Clelland, Andrew Thomson, Thomas Sheahan.

GOALS: TATURA: Bryce Wellington 2; Blake Armstrong 1; Liam Scopelliti 1. MANSFIELD: Jacob Howes 3; Archie Storer 3; Benjamin Reardon 2; Joshua Stefanutti 2; Jack Christopher 1; Thomas Sheahan 1; Andrew Thomson 1; Brad Whelan 1. Reserves Ladder

UNDER 18s

RESULTS

Tatura

PRESSURE ACT: Ryan Hill was full of desperation as he smothered the ball off his Benalla opposition’s boot during Saturday’s match.

PHOTOS: Raelee Jager

TIME AND SPACE: Peter Cairns sends the ball forward during the Euora Magpie’s crushing defeat of Benalla on Saturday.

Clean sweep for Euroa senior netballers against Benalla

By SALLY REDFERN

A GRADE

Euroa 64

defeated Benalla 31

EUROA got off to a good start, transitioning the ball seamlessly down to the goalers where Olivia Morris and Mia Sudomirski were delivering well.

All the Magpie players were applying intense pressure when Benalla had the ball, creating the turnovers thus Euroa went to a strong lead by the quarter break.

Second quarter and Euroa had the luxury of making changes which did not seem to change their momentum.

Tylah Marchbank got numerous intercepts and was backed up well by Ellie Warnock in defence and the midcourt players, Eliza Hoare, Sophie Owen and Grace Warnock with Bree Poole and Olivia continuing to goal well.

The wet weather started to settle during the third quarter which slowed down the Maggies game.

Benalla adapted well to the change in conditions, forcing Euroa to make some mistakes which the Saints were quick to capitalise on, making it a lot closer quarter

on the scoreboard.

In the fourth quarter Benalla continued to apply pressure which enabled them to pull back the margin.

Euroa still ended with a good win but against reigning premiers Seymour next week the Magpies will need to play four strong quarters in order to maintain their run of winning success.

Best players as awarded by the coach: Mia Sudomirski, Kellie Davidson and Sophie Owen.

B GRADE

Euroa 65 defeated Benalla 29

There are many mononymous people in the world - people who are known by only one name - Beyonce, Madonna and Pink just to name a few, and on Saturday, at Memorial Oval, Euroa’s own mononymous person - “Ternes”- celebrated her 100th game in the black and white.

Sarah Ternes has been a wonderful addition to the Euroa Football Netball Club.

Her steely determination, sublime skills and fierce competitiveness have been constantly on display for

99 previous games and was again on Saturday when Euroa defeated Benalla convincingly.

Cass Payne and Molly Redfern shared goaling duties with Sarah, with all three shooters incredibly accurate.

Almost every single opportunity was converted, and their confidence in each other was apparent in the way they positioned in the goal ring and moved the ball around with finesse.

Wing attack Abbie Ellis and Megan O’Bree in centre were influential with their passing into the ring, bullet like missiles that needed to be caught cleanly in order to avoid injury.

Abbie and Megan were vocal in their encouragement and directives, and instrumental in a number of plays that added more goals to the Magpie’s total.

The Magpie attack was slick, sleek and streamlined, and caused the Saints nothing but trouble.

At the other end of the court, Euroa’s defenders were also in complete control.

Kelly Hill, Rhi Teichert, Millie Watson and Caitlyn Elliott are going to be the bane of many goalers this season, their extensive reach, abil-

ity to rebound and the speed with which they can redirect play a definite asset to the Euroa team.

None of the girls shy away from the physicality the game of netball often provides, frequently putting their bodies on the line in the pursuit of a possession.

Using their height and impressive vertical leaps, the Magpie defenders amassed many intercepts and rebounds, and then quickly sent the ball back into attack.

It was a solid game of netball from a team that improves every time they play together.

Next week against Seymour there will be a huge reason to play well as the team and club celebrate another milestone - Megan O’Bree’s 350th game.

350 GVFNL games is an extraordinary achievement, and an achievement that deserves as many supporters and spectators as possible at King’s Park at 1pm to cheer on someone who has been, and continues to be, a simply extraordinary player for the Euroa Football Netball Club.

Best players as awarded by the Coach: Sarah Ternes, Molly Redfern, Millie Watson

B RESERVE Euroa 50 defeated Benalla 37

The Euroa girls were looking forward to their first home game of the season when they played host to the Benalla Saints on Saturday.

Starting the first quarter strongly, the Euroa’s team confidence was boosted and evident after their Round One win the week before.

Defenders Janekke Kruger and Demi Walker began convincingly, thwarting many Saint attacks.

Hannah Kubeil in centre, Sienna Trotter at wing defence and Tayla Robinson at wing attack were moving the ball through the middle of the court effectively, passing in to goalers Maddi Murray and Molly Redfern who combined well and shot accurately whenever the opportunity arose.

At the end of the first term, Euroa held a narrow one goal lead.

The second quarter was Euroa’s strongest quarter.

Chelsea Sessions came on to the court to provide fresh legs in Centre, running her opponents off their feet.

The Magpie shooting accuracy continued, with Molly and Maddi piling on 14 goals

between them, and the defensive efforts from all Euroa players kept Benalla to a measly 4 goals for the quarter.

A handy lead was established, a lead the Magpies were reluctant to relinquish.

A number of team changes were made in the third and fourth quarters, yet these changes did not impact on the team’s momentum.

Sienna Trotter showed her versatility when she moved flawlessly from wing defence to goal attack, shooting 10 of Euroa’s goals for the third quarter. Kalarni Anderson and Tej Sutherland continued to provide options down the court, assisting capably with the move from defence into attack, and passing with precision.

Euroa led 38 to 25 at the beginning of the last quarter.

The Magpies continued the strong team play they had displayed throughout the first three quarters; however, it was a much more evenly matched final term with both teams throwing 12 goals apiece.

At the final whistle, it was a comfortable win to Euroa, and another 4 points for the tally board.

An excellent start to the 2023 season.

Best players awarded by the Coach: Sienna Trotter, Janekke Kruger, Molly Redfern.

SHARP SHOOTER: Olivia Morris has had an excellent start to the season in goals for the Magpies.

PHOTO: Ralee Jager

MILESTONE MATCH: Sarah Ternes played her 100th game for Euroa in Saturday’s victory.

PHOTO: Dale Mann

FOCUS: Tayla Robinson was honed for the Euroa Magpies throughout the B Reserve clash with the Saints on Saturday.

PHOTO: Raelee Jager

Towners’ U18 welcome return, with win

■ From back page

RESERVES FOOTBALL

A forfeit was on the cards on Friday morning with only eight players confirmed and needing at least 12, before the opposition can even assist.

Hours of phone calls were made last minute to get 17 out on the field, but to both joint coaches’ and everyone else that got involved it was a credit to them to get a side.

We are still looking for a few more and if you want a game come down to training, we will find you a spot.

Although soundly beaten the winner of the day was football.

Mitch Green was a standout as was Shannon Atkinson and his good mate Ross Cuthbert. Others to do well were Matt Cox, Cam Kego and Lee Unger.

Violet Town: 0.3.3 lost to Merrigum: 21.21.147

Best: M.Green, S.Atkinson, L.Unger, R.Cuthbert, M.Cox, C.Kego

UNDER 18s

After seven long years there is finally an under 18s football team for Violet Town and didn’t they come out swinging.

Twenty four players are signed up for the season mak-

ing the Towners a formidable team to beat this year.

The first game was played and won against Murchison on a balmy autumn day.

The ruck tap was won by Charles Thompson and from there the boys kicked four points before the first goal came five minutes into the quarter.

It took a little bit for the players to warm up and gel but with Montell and Tyler having

a field day in the forward line they were ahead by 36 points at quarter time.

Flynn Weeks took over in the ruck and another five goals (Cox, Smyth, Monty and Tyler) were added along with five points.

The third quarter was just as good as the previous quarters with another nine goals added to the score.

Cam Turner picked up a free kick right out of the front

FOOTY TIPPING COMPETITION

Friday, April 21

Fremantle vs. Western Bulldogs (OS) (N)

Saturday, April 22

2023

Port Adelaide vs. West Coast Eagles (AO)

GWS GIANTS vs. Brisbane Lions (MO) (T)

Geelong Cats vs. Sydney Swans (GMHBA) (N)

Sunday, April 23

Hawthorn vs. Adelaide Crows (UTAS)

Carlton vs. St Kilda (MRVL)

Gold Coast SUNS vs. North Melbourne (MS) (T)

Monday, April 24

Melbourne vs. Richmond (MCG) (N)

Tuesday, April 25 Collingwood vs. Essendon (MCG)

TIPSTER: Tim Bickerton

Western

Geelong

Adelaide

Collingwood

TIPSTER: Noel O’Meara

of the goals which landed him a goal.

Thomspon, Josh Cox, Montel and Tyler all contributed to the score line with Nathan Butler, Harry O’Meara and Talleigh McCabe helping out from the middle.

Eleven of the 21 players ended up with a goal whilst Montell and Tyler bagged eight each for the Towners.

With a convincing 146 point win the under 18s had a

first great round and we look forward to watching them over the season.

Well done to Jeff, Jack and Simon on their first win.

Congratulations to the five under 18 players who were selected to debut in the Seniors: Sam Cox, Nathan Butler, Tyler Green, Charles Thompson and Wil Smyth.

Also, credit to the boys that put their hand up to wear a Murchison Jumper for the day

Bus Lines

Ph:

TIPSTER: Glen Burton

with Koby Ross stepping up from the Under 14’s to kick 2 of their goals.

Final Scores: Violet Town 26.17 - 173 Defeated Murchison 4.3 - 27

Best players: Nathan Butler, Charles Thompson, Tyler Green, Sam Cox, Montell Macfarlane and Flynn Weeks.

Goal Kickers: T Green 8, M Macfarlane 8, S Cox 4, M Smyth 2, W Smyth 1, F Weeks 1, C Thompson 1, N Butler 1

TIPSTER: Kelly Hill

P. 5795 2332 F. 4400 1555 18 Clifton Street, Euroa VIC 3666 info@bogiephysio.com.au

TOTAL: 26 Rnds 4 & 5 = 6 + 7

Western Bulldogs

Carlton

Melbourne

Collingwood

Collingwood

NOEL G. O’MEARA & ASSOCIATES

TOTAL:

TIPSTER: Damien Murphy

75 Binney Street, Euroa Phone: 5795 2004

Rnds 4 & 5 = 6 + 7

TOTAL: 27

Rnds 4 & 5 = 6 + 6

TOTAL: 28

Fremantle Port Adelaide Brisbane

Geelong Hawthorn St Kilda Gold Coast Melbourne

Collingwood

TIPSTER: Darren Chaitman TOTAL:

BIG WINNERS: Violet Town’s first under 18 side in seven years enjoyed a comfortable round one win last Saturday.

TERNES MARKS 100TH CLUB GAME WITH WITH A VICTORY A

Towners’ narrow loss to kick off season

By MATT HOLMES

VIOLET Town Football Club

kicked off its season in front of one of the biggest crowds in recent years, against Merrigum last Saturday.

Some 36 players from last year’s finals seniors and reserves squads had left the club during the off season and at times it seemed unimaginable that the club could field four sides in round one.

However, to the credit of the coaches, president, and committee, there was no way this club approaching 140 years would lie down.

Instead, it embarked on a recruiting drive, “let’s take two steps back and go forward one”, four sides took to the field Saturday, the first time since 2005.

SENIOR FOOTBALL

The seniors kicked off with five players from the Under 18’s who, during the practice matches and pre-season, had earnt their spots in the seniors for round one and they didn’t disappoint.

The game started at breakneck speed, plenty of errors but some amazing play, in a seesawing game with Merrigum holding sway when the final siren sounded by just two points.

Sam Cox was clearly best on ground, three goals on debut this youngster had already played in the thirds game earlier, he provided a target up forward and oozed class.

Jimmy Herring was hard as usual and provided plenty of opportunities whether on ball or in defence, Jordan Lampi looks like a Luke Ball, tough, classy with a potent kick.

Down back the Towners were led by fifth year captain Ryan Jennings superbly.

Harry Sleigh was great, and Tom McKay collected possessions at will.

Onballers hard nut Rylie Dowell was outstanding, and his new mate Pras Sayakhot were instrumental in getting so close.

It was a heart breaking result but one a lot of people didn’t expect over the summer, a few more to come in over the next few weeks will help, but the classic line one week at a time applies, Avenel next week down there should be another good test against a side that will obviously play finals.

Violet Town: 10.11.71 lost to Merrigum: 10.13.73

Best: S.Cox, J.Lampi, P.Sayakhot, T.McKay, H.Sleigh, R.Dowell, J.Herring

Goal Kickers: S. Cox 3, N Abley 1, J Herring 1, Jordan Lampi 1, P Sayakhot 1, A Padbury 1, R Kego 1, T Green 1.

■ Violet Town Reserves and Thirds football reports page 23

■ KDLF senior football results, ladder on page 19

By SCOTT WATSON

WITH some dark clouds on the horizon, Euroa Magpies senior footballers ran out onto their home ground Memorial Oval Euroa, in high anticipation of a successful outcome against the Benalla Saints FNC last Saturday.

Coach Scott Rowan had been forced to make a couple of changes with injuries to both Tristan Davies and Jack Christie ruling them out from the week before.

Replacements Keily Jager, in for his first senior game for the club and reserves coach Linc McKernan, were wonderful contributors throughout the afternoon and certainly provided the much-needed depth the playing group require.

Some may say the highlight of the match was when

Mckernan cooly slotted a goal from in front of the ‘hot-dog stand’ section of the ground, much to his reserve grade players’ delight.

This group had congregated there specifically to cheer their coach on, and he responded brilliantly!

The match began very well for Euroa as captain Jacob Gleeson burst from the block early and slotted through the first goal of the match. This was followed up shortly after by a goal from cool-headed Lachie Hill as the Euroa team looked very dangerous each time they went forward.

The Euroa backline, headed up by the likes of Adam Giobbi and Ryan Pendlebury, were controlling the game very well.

Matthew Ivill had a huge role on Benalla key forward Josh Mellington and was very

much up to the task.

His concentration and determination throughout the afternoon going a long way to ensuring his team’s dominating win.

These types of team-first efforts are ones

SCORES: ROUND 2

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lost on team-mates, supporters and coaching staff

With the game firmly in Euroa’s grasp, the players were determined not to take their foot off the pedal.

Once again, the exceptional skill level and class from Jett Trotter (4 goals) and Jack McKernan (3 goals) meant reward for effort for the team.

This class was matched by the likes of Zac Gleeson (2 goals) and Nic Burke (2 goals) who both once again showed they are very much at home at this level.

 Continued page 21

GOALS: EUROA: Jett Trotter 4; Jack McKernan 3; Nic Burke 2; Zac Gleeson 2; Jacob Gleeson 1; Will Hayes 1; Lachlan Hill

1; Keily Jager 1; Lincoln Mckernan 1; Ryan Pendlebury 1. BENALLA: Josh Mellington

2; Brody Webster 1. BEST: EUROA: Will Hayes, Jacob Gleeson, Adam Giobbi, Matthew Ivill, Jett Trotter. BENALLA: Tom Bennett, Jordan Wolff, Tom O’Brien, James Martiniello, Jayden Guppy.

Next Week: Seymour vs Euroa Saturday, April 22 @Kings Park (Seymour)

BIG WIN: Nic Burke played a staring role in Euroa’s demolition of Benalla on Saturday.

PHOTO: Dale Mann