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GV Health campus to be named “Euroa Hospital”

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GV HEALTH’S Euroa campus, set to begin operating under the GV Health banner from July 1, will be named Euroa Hospital, GV Health has revealed today.

Ahead of its partial takeover of Euroa Health, GV Health called on the

public to provide feedback on two options for the name of its Euroa campus: “Euroa Hospital” and “Euroa Community Hospital”.

GV Health said more than 200 responses were received and after considering the feedback, the name “Euroa Hospital” was endorsed by

GV Health’s board.

Asked how many votes each option received, a GV Health spokesperson did not provide numbers, saying GV Health had sought feedback, rather than treat it as a vote.

According to GV Health, a Euroa Interim Community Reference Group, comprising

community representatives who are also members of Euroa Health, proposed the two options.

The options were endorsed by the GV Health board.

“Thank you to all community members and staff at both Euroa Health and GV Health who provided

invaluable feedback during the consultation period,” GV Health board chair Michael Delahunty said.

“It might seem fairly straightforward, but from the feedback we have received, this is clearly a name that resonates with the community and reflects the long history of hospital services here in Euroa – a legacy we are proud to continue.”

GV Health CEO Matt Sharp said: “The transition is all about securing vital acute hospital services in Euroa for the long term.”

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Two intense interleague battles raged at Shepparton’s Deakin Reserve over the weekend. The seniors football team (pictured) and seniors netball team triumphed in thrilling contests against archrivals Ovens and Murray, with local Euroa players shining in key roles. Kellie Davidson earned “best on court” honours in netball. More interleague coverage in sport.

PHOTO: Dale Mann

Katrina Mawson’s car stolen in Euroa, wrecked in Albury

EUROA mother Katrina Mawson’s allegedly stolen Nissan Pathfinder crashed in Albury last week following high-speed chase with police.

Ms Mawson told this masthead she was “gutted” when police informed her the vehicle was used in the crash, after it was allegedly stolen from Nelson Street, Euroa earlier this month.

While the car was insured, she said it was only insured at market value, which may be lower than the car’s actual value.

“If it was a s***box I wouldn’t have cared as much,” Ms Mawson said in a Facebook comment.

The aged care worker told this masthead she believed Euroa was being targeted because of its lack of police presence late at night.

“These people know Euroa’s not manned… that’s why we’re an easy target,” she said.

Euroa Police were contacted for comment, but officers said they could not comment on staffing matters.

The Border Mail reported that five people were arrested at the scene after the car chase which ended on Guinea Street, Albury, outside The Scots School.

The driver has denied stealing the car and evading police, but has admitted crashing the car, according to The Border Mail.

Asked how the development affected the investigation of the Euroa car theft and other recent thefts believed to be connected, Euroa Police said the matter was being investigated by detectives in other areas including Mitchell and Shepparton.

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Leading Senior Constable Peter Bath of Euroa Police said on Monday morning there had not been further crimes believed related

since The Euroa Gazette reported further incidents last week.

He said despite crime spiking over a two-week period, he did not believe there had been a significant rise in local crime

over a longer period.

“We had some crime for a twoweek period,” he said.

“A lot of them are people coming from out of town into this town.

“It’s not an unsafe town.”

GV Health campus to be named “Euroa Hospital”

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“Choosing the name ‘Euroa Hospital’ ensures this site will also retain a strong local identity and connection with this community,” he said.

In March, the State Government approved a proposal to transition Euroa Health’s hospital services to GV Health, a publicly funded healthcare provider.

The State Government also announced an investment of $5.5 million to upgrade the hospital and assist the implementation process.

Government approval was the final step in a process to address declining revenues that threatened the viability of Euroa Health’s hospital services.

A steering committee convened in mid-2023 had

arrived at the proposal after Euroa Health chair Linsey Siede and past CEO Cherree Hunter campaigned in 2022 for the hospital to receive government funding.

The committee was comprised of representatives from Euroa Health and GV Health, with further non-voting representatives from the Department of Health, KPMG and communications agency Six

O’Clock Advisory.

Some 116 Euroa Health members unanimously voted in favour of the proposal in February, after it was endorsed by the boards of Euroa Health and GV Health.

Euroa Health’s other services, including the GraniteHill aged care facility, will continue to be operated by Euroa Health, a community-owned entity.

Health’s Euroa campus, set to begin operating under the GV Health banner from July 1, will be named Euroa Hospital, GV Health has revealed today.

What would you say to parliament if you were an MP?

GRADE five to 12 students: what would you say to parliament if you were an MP?

Students across the state are being asked to answer this question in the 2024 Parliament Prize competition.

To enter, record a 90-second Member’s Statement video to win prizes for you and your school.

Each day that Parliament meets, a Member of Parliament (MP) has an opportunity to make a 90-second speech on any topic or issue they consider to be important.

This is called a Member’s Statement.

A prize of $500 and a commemorative trophy will be awarded to the first-placed entry in each category.

There will also be prizes of $250 to the second-placed entries and $125 to the thirdplaced entries in each age group.

An award of $1,000 will be made to each first-placed student’s school, which will ideally be used to promote civics and citizenship and law-related education within these schools, at the schools’ discretion.

Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland is encouraging local students to enter the competition.

“I welcome any schools wanting to get involved to reach out to my office and I would be more than happy to assist,” Ms Cleeland said.

“I’ve attended schools across the electorate as students continue to learn more about how our political system works.

“It’s always interesting to hear their thoughts and views on matters that are important to them, and I look forward to hearing more of this through this great competition.”

Entries are due by 5pm, Friday, June 14.

For more information regarding the competition, go to https://www.parliament. vic.gov.au/teach-and-learn/ parliament-prize/.

STOLEN, THEN WRECKED: Euroa mother Katrina Mawson’s allegedly stolen Nissan Pathfinder crashed in Albury last week following high-speed chase with police.

NEW NAME: GV

STATE-OF-THE-ART 640K+ FACILITY TO BE A “BLOODY BLESSING FOR EUROA”, RUSSELL MAWSON SAYS

Euroa truck wash greenlit after project almost abandoned

A LAST-DITCH plea to save Strathbogie Shire Council’s years-long attempt to build a state-of-the-art truck wash in Euroa has succeeded, after council last week awarded a tender for the project.

The tender was awarded to Miepol Pty Ltd of Geelong for $642,095.85 (including GST), which council assessed as “representing value for money”, a council report stated, despite exceeding the initial budget of $550,000.

The Euroa Saleyards Committee has pushed for the project and, in February, persuaded council to make one final attempt to find a tenderer, after council officers recommended the project be abandoned because three previous attempts had failed to draw tenders within the $550,000 budget.

“We’re totally rapt,” Saleyards Committee member Richard McGeehan said of the successful fourth tender request. Saleyards Committee mem-

ber Russell Mawson agreed, saying the truck wash would be a “bloody blessing for Euroa, district, the whole lot”.

“In 10-15 years if you didn’t have a saleyard, you’d still need a truck wash,” he said.

The committee believes the facility will attract more livestock carriers to Euroa, who increasingly need to wash down their trucks to meet biosecurity requirements.

It will be drive-through and double bay, able to accommodate B-double trucks.

Mr Mawson said the new design would significantly speed up the washing process, where drivers spend a “long, long time” backing their trucks in at the saleyards’ current truck wash.

According to council’s May meeting report, council borrowed $500,000 for the project after the committee prepared a business case “that demonstrated a twin B-Double truck wash valued at $550,000.00 (including GST) was viable and the income derived from

the truck wash would service the loan repayments”.

The report stated an extra $85,000 (excluding GST) for the project has been reallocated from the saleyards’ plant replacement budget, which covers maintenance.

“The committee unanimously supported this requirement, subject to it not placing the operation of the facility at risk,” the report stated.

At last week’s council meeting, administrator Peter Stephenson said regarding the reallocated maintenance funds:

“They’re a very keen committee of the saleyards group, and they would like all things shiny, but some of the shiny things might have to be a bit dull for a while, until they get things bedded down and operating, and providing that income.”

“Good on the Saleyards Committee for continuing to pursue the project – I hope they continue with their enthusiasm for the project,” he added.

Mr Stephenson said he would not be at council when the project comes to fruition.

“I better maintain my subscription to The Euroa Gazette to watch how that progresses,” he said.

Council has already spent $103,000 of federal grant funding on the project, with $32,000 spent on pumps and a storage tank, $40,150 spent on works to clear the site (including removal of trees and concrete), and more funds spent on designs and tender requests.

Council allocated $165,000 to the project after receiving funding from the Federal Government’s Drought Communities Program in 2020.

However, after the project’s third unsuccessful tender request, council reallocated $62,000 of the allocated grant funding to other projects in council’s drought program, as the Federal Government’s deadline to acquit the funding was February 2024.

Euroa Third Age Club looks forward to Kevin McFarlane talk

By JOAN OSBOURNE

speaker Kevin McFarlane and enjoy some afternoon tea. The June lunch will be held at the Flam Shan on Thursday, May 13 at 12pm.

will be $18 for a

and

and seniors are welcome to attend. Please book your place by calling Pam Vaughan on 0400 593 773 by Monday, June 19. On Thursday, June 20 there will be a soup, roll and movie afternoon at the club commencing at 12pm.

The cost will be $5 per head and will cover home-made soup, a bread roll with a movie to be chosen. Please contact Pam Vaughan to book your spot. The club is now open for line dancing on Monday and Tuesday mornings at 9.30am, cards and games on Wednesday afternoon at 1pm and Tai Chi on Thursday mornings commencing at 9.30am. Newcomers are welcome to join any activity they may choose. A time can be organised for indoor bowls if there are enough people interested. For further information on any of the above please contact president Pam Vaughan on 0400 593 773.

TRUCK WASH TO GO HERE: Euroa Saleyards committee member Richard McGeehan stands where a state-of-the-art truck wash will be built

by Miepol Pty Ltd of Geelong. PHOTO: Darren Chaitman

Extraordinary Council meeting – 4 June

An Extraordinary Council meeting is scheduled to be held on Tuesday 4 June 2024 at the Euroa Community Conference Centre, 1b Bury Street, Euroa, commencing at 6.00 pm.

Business:

Hearing of submissions to Draft 2024/25 Strathbogie Shire Council

Budget and Fees and Charges

Hearing of submissions to 2021-25 Council Plan Update – Draft Year 4

Actions 1 July 2024 – 30 June 2025

Are you considering standing for Council?

We have partnered with the Municipal Association of Victoria to host a Stand for Council information session in Euroa and online on Tuesday 11 June from 6.30 – 8.30pm.

It will cover;

• Local Government and the important role councils play for our local communities

• The role and responsibilities of a Councillor, Mayor, Deputy Mayor and CEO

• The election process and candidate requirements

• What newly elected Councillors can expect soon after the elections

• Councillor training and development opportunities

These Stand for Council sessions builds on Strathbogie Shire

Councils Your CommUNITY Your Voice sessions held recently.

Registrations are essential and can be made through the MAV website. Don’t miss out on these generous grants

We are encouraging local notfor-profit community groups to apply for Council’s 2024-25 Community Grant Program.

Applications are now open for the 2024/25 Community Strengthening Grants (up to $10,000 and the new Reducing Emissions Grant (up to $20,000).

Extended closure date - 5pm 11 June, so check out your groups eligibility on our website https://www.strathbogie. vic.gov.au/community/grants-andfunding/community-grants/

Do you know a Local Legend?

Last week we launched our Local Legends awards program, a new initiative to recognise outstanding volunteers across the community.

A Local Legend is someone who has made a remarkable voluntary contribution, served as an inspirational role model, and actively participated in activities that enhance people’s lives in Strathbogie Shire.

Nominations for Local Legends are now open and will continue until 30 September 2024, with a special event at the end of the year to acknowledge the nominees.

For more information on volunteering opportunities or to find out how to nominate a local legend, visit  www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au/volunteers

Nagambie Locksley Road –railway end

While Nagambie-Locksley Road is closed to traffic, we are dedicated to rehabilitating the failed road intersection at the railway crossing on Nagambie Locksley Road and Avenel Longwood Road.

We have not scheduled the works yet. Controlled traffic measures will be in place when construction begins.

Update Nagambie-Locksley Road closure

Construction has already started on the realignment of the road and works are continuing around the bridge area. The bridge structure is now in place and the top of the bridge has been concreted as with the apron at both ends of the road approach. The guard rails on the bridge are now installed. The works are on time and expected to be completed around the end of June (weather permitting).

Local traffic will have access to Nagambie-Locksley Road from each end. Visit www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au for more information.

Nagambie Come and Try event – Tuesday 4 June

There will be fun for all if you wish to try out a sport – see you at the Nagambie Recreation Reserve to witness the ‘turning on the lights’ enabling more training and sport to be played after dark.

Careers at Strathbogie

We’re looking for talented people to join our team:

Procurement Assistant

• Part Time (0.2), On-going

• Band 4 - $64,276 pro rata, per annum + 11% superannuation

• Closing date: June 11, 2024

Community Recovery & Resilience Project Manager

• Full Time, Temporary - 30 June 2025

• Band 6 - $81,644 per annum + 11% superannuation

• Closing date: June 3, 2024

Visit www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au for further details and instructions on how to apply.

Strathbogie Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and a Child Safe organisation. We value diversity in our workplace and will consider flexible working arrangements.

Perceptions of “rising crime” in Strathbogie Shire may not be reality

By DARREN CHAITMAN

MEMBER for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland will hold community safety forums in Euroa and Locksley regarding “rising crime”, despite Euroa Police saying they do not believe there has been a significant rise in crime in the Strathbogie Shire.

Crime Statistics Agency data shows the number of criminal incidents in the Strathbogie Shire increased by 9.6 per cent in 2023, compared to 2022.

Some 376 incidents were recorded in 2022, compared to 412 in 2023.

However, the 412 incidents in 2023 is lower than the 461 incidents recorded in 2021.

A 9.6 percent rise over one year may not reflect a significant or steady trend.

Incidents in Euroa in 2023 fell from 117 to 110, while incidents in Nagambie rose from 85 to 103.

The number of incidents remains low compared to many other areas in Victoria.

stable Peter Bath of Euroa Police said: “I don’t believe so, not over the long term.”

“We’ve had a bit of a run in the last month or so, but that has happened in various times in the last decade, if someone moves into town or someone’s passing through town we get a spike for a week or two until they either move or they get caught,” he said.

He confirmed Euroa is not an unsafe town.

Data also shows 56.6 percent of cases in the Strathbogie Shire are unsolved, up from 41.3 percent the previous year.

Ld Sen Const Bath said he was not sure why the number of unsolved cases had increased.

“Probably people are reporting more,” he said.

“A lot of it’s probably farm theft, cattle theft, stock theft – due to the remoteness of it, it’s difficult to pinpoint offenders for it.”

Asked if he believes there has been a significant rise in crime in the Strathbogie Shire, Leading Senior Con-

Farmland/agricultural criminal incidents rose in the Strathbogie Shire rose from 13 to 22 in 2023.

While it is not clear there has been a significant rise in crime in the Strathbogie

Shire, community anxieties about crime may be rising.

“Several constituents across the region have reached out to me about rising incidents of crime in our towns,” Ms Cleeland said.

Her comments appear to support community anxieties about rising crime, while blaming the perceived trend on the Allan Labor government.

“Labor’s continual underresourcing of Victoria Police has seen criminal incidents in our region rise to outrageous levels and, alarmingly, most of them unsolved,” she said. Her comments refer to the Euroa electorate, parts of which have high rates of crime compared to the Strathbogie Shire.

Ms Cleeland’s forum in Locksley will focus on farm crime and will be held on Wednesday, June 12 at the Locksley CFA building.

Dates are yet to be announced for her forums in Euroa, Benalla and Broadford.

She will be joined by Liberal MP and opposition police spokesperson Brad Battin at all forums. BDARRENCHAITMAN

Inland Rail works at Euroa streets until late June

JOHN Holland is delivering Tranche 2 early works for the Beveridge to Albury section of Inland Rail.

Specialist contractors will be undertaking site survey and investigation works at various locations in and around the Euroa Station Precinct and along adjoining roads including Scott Street, Anderson Street, Hinton Street, Brock Street, Railway Street, Elliot Street, Frost Street and Birkett Street.

Activities will include:

 Surveying road and pavement levels at multiple locations using handheld equipment

 Locating and mapping underground services using non-destructive digging (NDD) and vacuum extraction vehicles

 Drilling into the ground and taking soil samples for testing and assessment. Once the works are complete at each location the hole will be filled.

Works will occur between 7am-6pm weekdays and

7am-1pm on Saturdays from late-May to the end of June.

During this time pedestrians and motorists are asked to take care and observe all traffic management instructions and signage.

Traffic management may be required in some locations where works are occurring close to roads.

Residents can expect:

 Reduced speed limits of 40km/h near works;

 Workers using machin-

ery, equipment, hand tools and service vehicles operating onsite;

 The drilling process will create small holes in the ground which will be filled in at the completion of the works;

 Nearby residents can expect some noise during daylight hours and some additional construction vehicles in the area; and

 Portable worker amenities will be set up close to the work site in an appropriate location.

WORKS IN PROGRESS: John Holland is delivering Tranche 2 early works for the Beveridge to Albury section of Inland Rail.

Council’s interim CEO talks future plans ahead of July 15 start

Tim Tamlin discusses his priorities, leadership style and challenges he foresees p,pyg

By DARREN CHAITMAN

TIM Tamlin was last week appointed Strathbogie Shire Council’s interim CEO for a period of up to 12 months, beginning on July 15.

In an interview with The Euroa Gazette later that week, Mr Tamlin answered questions about what his priorities will be, his leadership style and potential challenges.

Asked about his priorities, he said: “Connecting with the staff, understanding the dynamics of the organisation, talking with the administrator about any matters of importance that’s on his agenda.”

“Looking at what are the advocacy projects that are currently in train for the council, to make sure we don’t lose any momentum in lobbying opportunities,” he said.

“Then, moving into an external focus, with what other community issues are out there, any outstanding community issues.”

Mr Tamlin said that “most importantly”, he would promote and engage

in programs to encourage residents to run for council ahead of this year’s council elections.

He said after councillors are elected, his priorities will include supporting the election of a mayor, working with councillors to develop a new council plan and assisting councillors with the recruitment of a permanent CEO.

He agreed he would lead Strathbogie Shire Council during a formative period.

“It’s a very exciting time for … me to have the honour to have this position to come and help the Strathbogie community to establish a new council,” Mr Tamlin said.

“It happens every four years, where the community gets to vote on people, but this one being a little bit higher profile, having an administrator in place.”

Does he anticipate any challenges, particularly given the previous council’s reported problems with governance and behaviour?

“For me, it’s really important to provide space for people to get to know each

From 1 July 2024, Euroa Health’s acute care services, including hospital-based, urgent care and medical imaging, will transition to GV Health.

The GraniteHill Aged Care facility and other community services will continue to be delivered by Euroa Health.

INTERIM CEO:

Tim Tamlin was last week appointed Strathbogie Shire Council’s interim CEO for a period of up to 12 months, beginning on July 15.

other and to function as a team,” he said.

“It’s all about relationships, trust and letting people be heard and understood.

“That’s what I’ll be focusing on really strongly, is to get that developed right at the front end.

“Because that’ll set the scene for the rest of the term.”

His comments recall Peter Stephenson’s final report as municipal monitor, which found the previous council was divided into two entrenched groups that failed to work together.

Asked about his leader-

Current status of activities:

ship style, Mr Tamlin said:

“I like to be kept really busy and I like getting out and about meeting people and staff.”

“I have a very strong ethical base – so, for me, integrity, trust and openness is key, and respect,” he said.

He said he is respectful of community views and is always keen to hear what people have to say, before forming his own opinion.

“That goes for the community, that goes for staff –often the staff know the right answer,” he said.

“I’m just there to sort of help facilitate and ask the questions to make sure we’re

• The GV Health team focused on integration activities is continuing to work hard to ensure a smooth transition of acute care services from Euroa Health to GV Health on 1 July.

• A new Director of Nursing / Campus Manager has been appointed. Stuart Riddett commenced on 27 May 2024.

• Feedback for naming the GV Health Euroa Acute Services campus has now closed. More than 200 responses were received and after considering all feedback, the name “Euroa Hospital” has been endorsed by the GV Health Board of Directors.

• GV Health Chief Executive Matt Sharp and other representatives from GV Health visited Euroa Health on Thursday 16 May to attend a staff forum, meet transitioning staff and answer questions.

• GV Health’s Infrastructure teams have conducted a thorough review of the infrastructure and layout at Euroa Hospital. Some compliance works are currently underway.

Melissa Seymour, Euroa Health Chief Executive Officer

“Transition activities are progressing well and we are confident the transition on 1 July will go smoothly. Congratulations and welcome to the new Director of Nursing / Campus Manager, Stuart Riddett. It is great to have Stuart on board to help guide our acute care staff through the transition from a private to public healthcare setting.”

on the right track – that’s the way I sort of see it.”

He said he has an opendoor policy.

Mr Tamlin lives in Pakenham, and he is not yet sure of what his living arrangements will be while he is interim CEO.

Unsurprisingly, this masthead was not the first to notice his name includes “Tim Tam”.

He said he and the biscuit entered the world in the same year, in 1964, and people have been commenting on it since school days.

“You can get called a lot worse,” Mr Tamlin said.

“It’s always a bit of fun, and it helps people remember your name, too.”

At last week’s council meeting, administrator Peter Stephenson was effusive in his praise for Mr Tamlin.

“I met with the chair of the CEO Employment and Remuneration committee [Wendy Jones, and] we settled on a process and received CVs,” Mr Stephenson said.

“I indicated my preferred candidate, and that preferred candidate is Tim Tamlin.

“Tim was the CEO at South Gippsland council when I was a monitor.

“Part of why I thought he would be good here, is that he was dealing with a council that was very challenging, if you like.

“Essentially, I felt that the CEO was good at what he did.

“He’s enthusiastic, he’s energetic, he’s honest, but he’s strong.

“He’ll say no when he needs to say no, or he’ll say, ‘maybe there’s another way we can go about this’.

“He’s very personable, but he’s also someone of high morals and strong values.”

Mr Tamlin was the CEO of South Gippsland Shire Council for over nine years, from 2009 to 2019, according to his LinkedIn profile.

He has also served two stints as an interim CEO, first at Kingston City Council in 2021 and then at Campaspe Shire Council from 2022-2023.

In April, council announced the resignation of CEO Julie Salomon, effective from July 4.

Meet our new Director of Nursing / Campus Manager, STUART RIDDETT

Stuart has been a nurse for more than 24 years, after making the leap from a career in the transport industry. Nursing has taken Stuart all over the world, to the Kimberley and to various leadership roles in regional and rural hospitals around Victoria.

With a background in critical care and emergency nursing, Stuart is passionate about providing outstanding care in rural and regional settings.

Stuart says he takes a collaborative approach to leadership and he believes everyone has something to bring to the table. He is looking forward to helping ensure the Euroa community has access to exceptional health care and supporting the team at Euroa to make the most of the benefits that come with being part of GV Health.

Matt Sharp, GV Health Chief Executive

“It was fantastic to meet acute care staff at our recent staff forum. We look forward to getting to know the entire team in the coming months. Thank you to everyone who provided invaluable feedback regading the name for our campus at Euroa. GV Health recognises the long history of the hospital here in Euroa and we understand the importantance of this name in retaining a strong connection with the community.”

For any feedback or questions about the transition, please contact GV Health gvhealth.org.au/about/feedback/

LETTERS

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Watch our for possible scam

LAST week I was walking along Brock Street near the medical clinic when a car pulled over and the driver beckoned to me.

and tried to make me take them.

I did not take them.

I wished him a safe journey back to Italy and left.

Was this a scam?

I don’t know what would have happened if I had accepted the watches.

learning experience.

Some days are good, some not so great.

Especially when you discover that the cat from next door has had its kittens in your laundry basket.

to concession card holders at Catholic and non-government schools.

Ron Lee, Euroa

Rainfall (Euroa Township)

Some 0.8mm of rain fell at Euroa (Castle Creek at Telford Bridge) in the week ending 10am Monday, May 27, including 0.2mm on Tuesday, May 21 and 0.6mm on Monday, May 20

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General

Euroa: Euroa Newsagency

Violet Town: Violet Town Corner Store

Avenel: Avenel Newsagency

Benalla: Benalla Newsagency

Strathbogie: Strathbogie Store

Nagambie: Nagambie Newsagency

Longwood: Longwood Newsagency

Merton: Merton General Store

Seymour: Seymour Newsagency

Shepparton: Lovell’s Newsagency Wangaratta: Edgar’s Newsagency

The driver, a very pleasant fellow, spoke very hesitant and accented English.

He explained that he had been working in Australia and was returning, that night, to his home country Italy – he lived in Milano.

He said he was speaking to me as he wanted a favour from me.

The firm he had been working for in Australia had given him two watches as a parting gift

If he took these watches back to Italy he would have to pay a large sum in customs duty.

Therefore, he was asking me, as a favour, to accept the two watches as a gift

He was most pressing.

He put the watches in a bag

Editor’s note: Euroa Police last week said they were not aware of any similar incidents.

ARTBOX update for supporters

THANK you for support of the Strathbogie ARTBOX April exhibition.

Some 20 percent of sales have contributed $1550 to the Euroa Citizens Band.

Bruce Hargrave, Euroa

Laundry basket surprise

I AM a great believer that every day of our lives is a

Don’t get overexcited –whose fault was it anyway for leaving a nice comfy bed under the clothesline just in time for a pregnant puss to drop her bundle?

This is life, and depending on how we live ours, life is good.

Ted More, Euroa

School bonus poorly designed

TENS of thousands of lowincome Victorian households will miss out on cost-of-living relief due to Labor’s rushed and poorly designed “School Saving Bonus”.

This $400 payment is a credit automatically applied to all Victorian Government school students, but it is restricted

It simply isn’t fair that a high-income government school family will automatically receive this payment, whilst a low-income non-government school family may be excluded.

Schools like St Mary’s in Heathcote has 86 per cent of their students in the lowest quartiles when it comes to disadvantage – yet the vast majority of these students and their families are ineligible for the $400 payment.

This is not an isolated scenario – 71 per cent of students in St Mary’s College in Seymour face the same situation, as do 74 per cent at Holy Rosary in Heathcote and 60 per cent of students at St Joseph’s Nagambie. Why is it fair that the Allan Government divide students based on school rather than need?

Annabelle Cleeland, Member for Euroa

Congrats on 30 years of marriage, Murray and Delma

By MARIETA MARTIN

I HAD the pleasure of attending Murray Broughton’s 75th birthday, and Murray and Delma Broughton’s 30th wedding anniversary, celebrated in unique style on the weekend at the Overlander Hotel in Shepparton.

The celebrants were serenaded with candlelight by entertainers, and both Murray and Delma gave wonderful

speeches and performed sweet solo dances.

This adorable and wellrespected couple hosted a fantastic event with an allyou-can-eat buffet, multiple desserts, live entertainment, four dance groups in 1950s dance costumes, and a seniors’ ukulele group.

The dance floor was lively with laughter and happy feet, and everyone had a wonderful night.

HAPPY

ANNIVERSARY: Murray and Delma Broughton celebrated their 30th anniversary, along with Murray’s 75th birthday. The couple were serenaded by the entertainers and attendees.

LET’S TWIST AGAIN: Vivs Natale (left), Nora McCarthy, Liezel Marshall, Mayette Martin and Emmie Stenhouse.

ON THE DANCEFLOOR: Cecilia Babano Cash (left), Delma Broughton, Mayette Martin and Emmie Stenhouse.

Council launches Local Legends program to recognise volunteers

MORE than 50 volunteers from across Strathbogie Shire gathered in Euroa last week to celebrate National Volunteer Week under the theme, “Something for Everyone”.

Hosted by the Strathbogie Shire Council, the event highlighted the diverse range of volunteer opportunities available and the significant contributions volunteers make to the community.

The celebration featured a thank you luncheon, live music, and a Q&A panel with local volunteers.

Council also launched a new Local Legends volunteer recognition program designed to honour exceptional volunteers who go above and beyond in their service.

Strathbogie Shire Council administrator Peter Stephenson said it was wonderful to see so many different volunteers represented at the event with a range of services, organisations, groups and clubs represented under the national theme of Something for Everyone.

“There really is something for everyone when it comes to volunteering in Strathbogie,” he said.

OVER 50 VOLUNTEERS CELEBRATED NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK AT COUNCIL EVENT LAST WEEK

“According to the latest ABS Census data, more than 20 per cent of Strathbogie residents volunteer in some way, well above the state and regional averages. “On behalf of Strathbogie Shire Council and community, I extend our sincere appreciation to the thousands of volunteers whose hard work and commitment are at the heart of our thriving community.

“It was such a privilege to join in the celebrations, learn more about the work that our volunteers do and to celebrate National Volunteer Week with so many dedicated local volunteers.”

The National Volunteers Week event featured a light lunch catered by Euroa Butter Factory, entertainment by a local musician Mason Rae-Green, and an insightful panel discussion with local

volunteers John Thomson, Jill Branagan and Michael Tehan OAM.

“We extend our thanks to John, Jill, and Michael, for their invaluable presence on our panel. Their expertise and passion for volunteering demonstrates the spirit of community, the importance of volunteering and the positive impact it can have,” Mr Stephenson said.

The event also saw the launch of the Strathbogie Shire Council Local Legends awards program, a new initiative to recognise outstanding volunteers across the community.

A Local Legend is someone who has made a remarkable voluntary contribution, served as an inspirational role model, and actively participated in activities that enhance people’s lives in Strathbogie Shire.

Nominations for Local Legends are now open and will continue until September 30, 2024, with a special event at the end of the year to acknowledge the nominees. For more information on volunteering opportunities or to find out how to nominate a local legend, visit www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au/ volunteers.

Are your kids living in a world revolving around their passions? That’s a good thing.

It’s why the VCE’s new Vocational Major creates worlds where passions can be explored.

From agriculture to construction, health to clean energy. Whatever world our kids are into, there’s a VCE program to help develop the skills they’ll need to land a job in Australia’s most in-demand industries.

LOCAL LEGENDS RECOGNISED: Volunteer John Thomson, Strathbogie Shire Council administrator Peter Stephenson, volunteer Jill Branagan, Strathbogie Shire Council director community and planning Rachael Frampton, and volunteer Michael Tehan OAM.

Did Ned Kelly really attend Avenel Common School?

By DR STUART DAWSON

IT has long been held that Ned Kelly and his sisters Annie and Margaret attended Avenel Common School once the family moved from Beveridge to Avenel in January 1864. A Ned Kelly Touring Route sign marks the site of the old Common School between Shelton and Livingstone Streets near the school crossing opposite the current Avenel Primary School in Livingstone Street.

Yet the Kelly children never attended Avenel Common School. Rather, they attended Avenel’s first small timber slab and bark roof school near the old stone bridge; at least half a kilometre from the north-east town block on which Avenel Common School (also made of slabs with a bark roof) was built later.

THREE SUCCESSIVE SCHOOLS AT

AVENEL

AMELIA Burgoyne (Memories of Avenel, 1955) wrote, “The first school in Avenel was built of bark, on the hill close to the bridge, in l856. It was an ‘undenominational’ school established by the Church of England. The first teacher was Mr Richardson, and so it was known as ‘Richardson’s School.’ He was succeeded by Mr Irvine. Among the pupils were … Annie, Maggie and Edward Kelly”.

This will prove to be more or less correct: two Kelly children (Ned and Maggie) attended Richardson’s school. Confusion has resulted from Burgoyne’s subsequent statement that, “About 1863, a Common School was built at Avenel, made of slabs, as a successor to Richardson’s bark-walled school.” As the Kellys arrived in Avenel from Beveridge in January 1864, it has been incorrectly surmised by most commentary, including the Strathbogie Shire Heritage Study (based on Burgoyne’s approximate dating of 1863), that three Kelly children attended the Avenel Common School.

Yet as will be seen from this account of the successive schools and locations, the latter had not yet been built.

There are two Strathbogie Shire heritage listings that bear on the history of the Avenel schools. These overlap but neither contains a single clear exposition of the three locations and buildings that successively served as schools in Avenel. The following exposition is drawn from these two listings except where otherwise referenced, and endeavours to clarify and correct the historical record.

RICHARDSON’S SCHOOL (1856)

THE first school in Avenel was established by the Church of England in May 1856 in a small bark hut located on the hill close to the stone bridge.

Its first ongoing teacher, Edwin Richardson, was born in Ireland and worked as a teacher in Liverpool before coming to Australia where he took various jobs before being appointed teacher at Avenel. The building measured 26 x 15 x 9 feet (roughly 8 x 4.5 x 2.75 metres, or the floor area of a large 6 x 6 metre double carport). It had slab sides, a bark roof, a boarded floor, and was lined with calico.

“In 1858, it was transferred to the non-denominational National Board. There was a further change in the education system with the introduction of the 1862 Common School Bill, which meant that the rival National and Denominational school boards were abolished and replaced by a secular Board of Education. Richardson taught at the school until 1861, and in the following year (1862) it became a Com-

mon School” [at least, on paper].

(Even as late as 1866 a Minister argued in the Church of England Annual Assembly that he “did not conceive that there was any necessary contradiction in supposing that a school under the Common Schools Act, may, to all intents and purposes, be a bona-fide Church of England School”.)

The Strathbogie Heritage Study states that in 1863, Richardson sold the site to James Irving. Irving retained it until 1869 when he sold it to Robert Campion. Certainly there was only one school in Avenel that school inspector G.W. Brown visited each year from 1863 through 1866, and it was the old bark Richardson school in which Irving taught throughout those four years as discussed below.

Brown visited the school on 30 September 1863. He listed it as ‘Avenel C.E. School’ and noted “an old timetable (3 years old) is posted up; Irving rather harsh in manner; boxes and pulls ears; carries a tawse”. This is the earliest surviving school inspection note-

land school that Brown had visited the previous year, with the Common School not yet built. Brown’s comment further implies that a Common School was intended to have been constructed on a different site as would happen. Brown inspected the Avenel school again on 15 September 1864, listing it as ‘Avenel School No. 8’. In this second half year report there are no comments about the school building itself, only test results for those students present and tested that day.

On 30 March 1865 Brown again inspected ‘Avenel School No. 8’. Margaret and Edward Kelly were present and tested. The same building is described: “Sides slabs, roof bark, lined with calico. Boarded floor. 26 x 15 x 9 feet. b - Roof very bad; c – [Ventilation] Hardly sufficient. d – [Drainage ] Hardly sufficient. f – [Out-offices] – Only one; Indecent. g –[Playground] – Open bush; no fence.”

The teachers were again James Irving, and for sewing, Henrietta Irving. By 18 October 1865 no Kellys were on the roll; Edward and Margaret had ceased to attend at some point before then.

ble is listed with Edward Kelly among the Grade 3’s in Brown’s 30 March 1864 ‘Avenel School’ report. This draws a clear distinction between the Richardson school as the “old common school near Hughes Creek” and the later Avenel Common School built on land purchased by Richardson in 1861 and/or 1862 east of Shelton Street and away from the creek.

book in the PROV that lists the Avenel school. It confirms that it was the same Church of England Richardson’s school that, from the old timetable on the wall, was running in 1860, with teacher James Irving now in charge in late 1863.

Brown returned on 30 March 1864 and inspected what he then listed as ‘Avenel School’, the change of name likely following on from the abolition of Denominational school boards. He noted among other things, “Buildings: Sides slabs, lined with calico; roof bark; floor wood. 26 x 15 x 9 feet. Repair: Roof in very bad order; a new one required. Out-offices [toilet]: Only one; in bad order. Playground: Reserve all round, no fence. Teachers: James Irving; Henrietta Irving. Rules: Building used for service” [=church on Sundays].

Most importantly for this analysis he recorded, “Special: ‘Common School’ is not up.” It is clear from this that the deteriorating school building in which Margaret and Edward Kelly were tested in March 1864 was the same of ex-Church of Eng-

In G.W. Brown’s next visit on 17 April 1866 to ‘Avenel, No. 8’ he recorded: “Sides slabs, lined with calico, shingle roof - calico ceiling; boarded floor. 26 x 15 x 9 feet. – Slabs require fixing; lining repairing; d – [Drainage] Indifferent; sits in a hollow. f – [Out-offices] – A double one; new; in good order. g – [Playground] –Open bush; no fence. 10. [Teachers] – James Irving; Henrietta Irving.”

Brown visited ‘Avenel No. 8’ again on 19 September 1866. Along with the test results there is a semilegible note about “Repairs effected” at the bottom of the page. It reads, “wood lining 3 ft. high; another [?] due; desks have been [?]; the [?]; and [?] being made”. The ‘repairs’ are to an existing building; it is inconceivable that he would not have recorded if this visit was to a newly built school room. In sum, the same aging Richardson’s school building dating from 1856 is described from 1863 through to 1866. As John Molony, I am Ned Kelly, noted, no Kellys were on the roll in 1866.

Further confirmation that this school was in a different location to the subsequent Avenel Common School is found in a death notice in the Age, 10 September 1926. It states of Mr William Tebble that “in his youth he went to school with Ned Kelly in the old common school, near Hughes Creek, Old Avenel”. Corroborating this, Teb-

Neither the Strathbogie Heritage Study, Burgoyne, nor any other Avenel historian has provided the location of Richardson’s school that all concur was Avenel’s first school. Fortunately an anonymous comment on the first draft of this article provided a photograph of a stone marker commemorating the centenary of the first Avenel School (1856-1956) along with its location, which is on the west side of Livingstone Street and south of Henry Street, roughly opposite Livingstone St. It is not possible from Brown’s few surviving notebooks that contain inspection pages for Avenel to determine when the Common School on the west side of Livingstone St but north of Watson St was opened, but the fact that Avenel’s only school is listed as ‘Avenel No. 8’ in both his 19 September 1866 and 2 June 1868 inspection reports suggests that the name was simply carried over to the new location without elaboration.

The 1868 report notes, “classes generally quite well employed, and properly supervised”, a marked contrast with his comments on the poor manner of work and supervision under Irving at the first Avenel school from 1863 to 1866. It seems likely from this that Avenel Common School superseded Richardson’s school possibly in 1867 and certainly by 1868.

Further investigation of this by the Strathbogie Shire heritage and/or planning division is warranted.

NED’S OLDEST SISTER ANNIE DID NOT ATTEND AVENEL SCHOOL

ANNIE Kelly, born 15 November 1853, was 10 when the Kellys moved from Beveridge (of which Ian Jones wrote that together with Ned and Maggie she had attended Beveridge’s Catholic school for 6 months from July to December 1863), 19 to Avenel in January 1864. John McQuilton wrote that at Beveridge Red Kelly worked as a bush carpenter and horse dealer in between trips to the goldfields, and Ian MacFarlane noted that it was Red Kelly’s alcoholism that had forced the family to sell up.

■ Continued page 13

LAST PORTRAIT: Ned Kelly on 10 November 1880, the day before his execution.

#LetsGreenEuroa with the Standpipe Cup

GOULBURN Valley

League’s clash between Euroa and Mansfield will again have a twist, hosting the Greening Euroa Standpipe Cup on June 1.

The event is in its second year and honours the Greening Euroa project, which will ultimately provide recycled water to Euroa Football Netball Club’s home ground.

Euroa won both of last year’s trophies, beating Mansfield in the senior football and A grade netball matches.

They will again do battle in round eight at Memorial Oval, Euroa.

Goulburn Valley Water managing director Steve Capewell said the message behind the Standpipe Cup was as important as the result of the games.

“It highlights Goulburn Valley Water’s commitment to finding sustainable water supply options for towns across our region,” he said.

“We’re proud to be able to bring the importance of the Greening Euroa project to the attention of the community.”

The Greening Euroa project comes after Goulburn

LAST YEAR’S WINNERS: Euroa won the Greening Euroa Standpipe Cup last year. Will Euroa prevail for a second consecutive year?

Valley Water partnered with the Strathbogie Shire to install a “purple” standpipe near the Euroa Golf Course.

The standpipe provides treated, recycled water suit-

able for watering public spaces.

The community-led project will see schools, sporting ovals and parks watered with recycled water via

a pipe network from the standpipe, helping to reduce the town’s dependency on the drinking water supply.

Strathbogie Shire Council Administrator Peter Ste-

phenson said the project was the first of its kind in Victorian and the Cup provided a great opportunity to update the community.

“As climate change and

population growth strain our water resources, enhancing Euroa’s water security is crucial to keeping our schools and recreational venues vibrant social hubs,” Mr Stephenson said.

The design phase is complete with funding from the State Government, Council, and Goulburn Valley Water.

With the works estimated at nearly $4 million, we’re now applying for the Federal Government’s Regional Precincts and Partnerships Program.

This fund does not require a cash contribution from Council, so we are really hopeful that it gets up and this project can move forward sooner rather than later.

The hotly contested clash between Euroa and Mansfield is the perfect match to present the Standpipe Cup as Goulburn Valley Water also installed a purple standpipe in Mansfield.

Ovals in both towns may be kept green in the future using recycled water.

For more information on Greening Euroa, visit https:// www.strathbogie.vic.gov. au/environment/greeningeuroa/.

EOFY 2 DAY FEATURE SALE | DAY 1 - STEERS

WEDNESDAY 5TH JUNE, 2024 WEDNESDAY 5TH 2024 at North East Store Sale Centre COMMENCING at 9:00am

EU ACCREDITED FEATURE STEERS

Fairview Locksley *EU Accredited* *Never Ever Accredited*....NUT

110 Angus Steers, 15-16 Mths, Merridale & Connamara Bld, Vb, Gf

WEANER STEERS

Hog, Strathbogie / Longwood ................................................NUT

60 Angus Steers, 8-10 Mths, Prime & Connamara Bld, Yard Weaned, Vb, Gf

50 Angus Steers, 11-14 Mths, Prime & Connamara Bld, Yard Weaned, Vb, Gf Gooram Springs, Gooram ......................................................NUT

60 Angus Steers, 7-8 Mths, Prime Angus & Millah Murrah Bld, Yard Weaned, Vb, Gf

40 B/B Steers, 7-8 Mths, Red Hill Bld, Yard Weaned, Vb, Gf Ingpen Farms, Ancona ...........................................................ROD

100 Angus Steers, 9-10 Mths, Lawson & Ardrossan Bld, Weaned, 5in1, Drenched March Vb Ga

The Range, Balmattum............................................................ELD

100 Angus Steers, 8-9 Mths, Lawson & Bellaspur Bld Strath Hill, Strathbogie ............................................................NUT

80 Angus Steers, 7-8 Mths, Shrublands & Prime Angus Bld, Yard Weaned, Vb, Gf

Buchanan Pastoral, Kelvin View ...........................................ROD

70 Angus Steers, 9-10 Mths, By Connamara Bulls, Weaned March

J & M Kelly, ‘Kellybrook’, Euroa ............................................ROD

70 Angus Steers, 9-10 Mths, Ai Bred To Millah Murrah Quicote Q69 & Back Up Bull Sons Texas Mountain Man, Yard Weaned

April

Kilburnie, Terip *EU Accredited* ...........................................NUT

70 Angus Steers, 9-10 Mths, Pure Connamara Bld, Weaned, Vb, Gf

Moranding Park, Kilmore ........................................................NUT

60 Angus Steers, 10-11 Mths, Injemira & Moranding Park Bld, Yard Weaned, Vb, Gf Terip Rig, Terip..........................................................................NUT

50 Angus Steers, 9-10 Mths, Pure Connamara Bld, Weaned, Vb, Gf Yandra, Gooram .......................................................................NUT

50 Angus Steers, 9-10 Mths, Merridale Bld, Weaned, Vb, Gf Glenfern, Terip ..........................................................................NUT

50 Angus Steers, 9-10 Mths, Landfall Bld, Weaned, Vb, Gf P Comerford, “Dunoon” Barwite...........................................ROD

45 Angus Steers, 9-10 Mths, Ardrossan & Jarobee Bld, Weaned, Vb Ga

A & J Gall, Balmattum .............................................................ELD

40 Angus Steers, 8-9 Mths, Newblax Bld, Weaned Forlonge Farm, Gooram..........................................................NUT

40 Angus Steers, Connamara Bld, Yard Weaned, Vb, Gf

A & P Beard, Kelvin View ........................................................NUT

40 Angus Steers, 8-9 Mths, Table Top Bld, Yard Weaned, Vb, Gf Chase Farm, Strath Creek ......................................................NUT

35 Angus Steers, 8 Mths, Yard Weaned, Merridale Bld, Vb, Gf Gibson Park, Sheans Creek ...................................................NUT

35 Ang X Char Steers, 7-9 Mths, Ashwood Park Bld, Weaned, Vb, Gf

G & J Penny, Terip...................................................................ROD

35 Angus Steers, 9-10 Mths, By Connamara Angus Bull Yard Weaned Strathweeney, Marraweeney ..................................................NUT

20 Angus Steers, 9-10 Mths, Kilcoolin & Cluden Bld, Yard Weaned, Vb, Gf

12 Angus Steers, 10-12 Mths, Kilcoolin & Cluden Bld, Yard Weaned, Vb, Gf

Zannine, Northwood ................................................................NUT

Leone Ryan “Kerami”, Pyalong..............................................NUT

30 Angus Steers, 7-9 Mths, Adameluca & Weemalah Bld, Weaned, Vb, Gf

Tarawen, Gooram.....................................................................NUT

30 Angus Steers, Connamara Bld, Yard Weaned, Vb, Gf Broughton Ag, Strathbogie.....................................................NUT

30 Angus & Angus Hereford X Steers, 8-9 Mths, Prime Angus Bld, Yard Weaned, Vb, Gf

Fernleigh Park, Kithbrook .......................................................NUT

30 Limo & Limo X Steers, 6-7 Mths, Le Martres Bld, Vb, Gf AJF Pastoral, Merrijig .............................................................ROD

26 Angus Steers, 9 Mths, Pinnora Bld, Vb Ga

Waranga Park, Murchison ......................................................ELD

25 Angus Steers, 9-10 Mths, Connamara Bld, Weaned J & W Twigg ..............................................................................ELD

25 Angus Steers, Weaned

Karanya, Yarck .........................................................................NUT

15 Hereford Steers, 8-9 Mths, Red Hill Bld, Yard Weaned, Vb, Gf

10 Angus & B/B Steers, 8-9 Mths, Lawson Bld, Yard Weaned, Vb, Gf

Lakeview Broadford Holdings, Sunday Creek.....................NUT

25 Angus Steers, 11-12 Mths, Newnham Bld, Vb, Gf Provincial Valley, Nagambie ...................................................NUT

25 Char X Steers, 8-9 Mths, Monument Valley Bld, Vb, Gf

Bonavet, Strathbogie...............................................................NUT

25 Angus Steers, 7-9 Mths, Merridale & Margni Park Bld, Vb, Gf Hopevale, Euroa ......................................................................NUT

25 Angus Steers, 7-9 Mths, Prime Angus Bld, Weaned, Vb, Gf R & I Halicki, Caveat ................................................................NUT

25 Angus Steers, 7-9 Mths, Margni Park Bld, Vb, Gf Strathdale, Strathbogie ...........................................................NUT

25 Angus & B/B Steers, 8-9 Mths, Millwillah Bld, Yard Weaned, Vb, Gf Galls Gap Farms, Strathbogie ................................................NUT

Burnview Angus, Moglonemby..............................................NUT

15 Angus Steers, 14-16 Mths, Merridale Bld, Weaned, Vb, Gf Finley Park, Gooram ................................................................NUT

15 Angus Steers, 9-10 Mths, Rennylea Bld, Weaned, Vb, Gf Woodland Inc, Wahring...........................................................NUT

15 Angus Steers, 8-9 Mths, Lawson Bld, Vb, Gf

N & S Brown ............................................................................ROD

15 Angus Steers, Te Mania & Riga Angus Bld, Vb Gf

GF & DM Comerford, Barwite ...............................................ROD

15 Poll Hereford Steers, 9-10 Mths, Ravensdale & Rotherfield

Bld, Weaned, Vb Ga

Salo Farm, Terip Terip ....................................................ELD

15 Angus Steers, 7-8 Mths, By Connamara Bulls, Weaned May 1 J & P Dunn, Euroa ..................................................................ROD

12 Poll Hereford Steers, 9-10 Mths, By Wirruna & Tarcombe Bulls, Yard Weaned

Clovelly Farm, Gooram ...........................................................NUT

10 Angus Steers, 7-8 Mths, Prime Angus Bld, Yard Weaned, Vb, Gf

Baxa Pastoral, Locksley ..........................................................NUT

10 Char Steers, 10-12 Mths, Lawson Bld, Yard Weaned, Vb, Gf

Kithbrook Est, Marraweeny ....................................................NUT

10 Angus X Simm Steers, 9-10 Mths, Weaned, Newblax Bld, Vb

High Field Pastoral, Terip ........................................................NUT

10 Angus Steers, Connamara & Lawson Bld, Weaned, Vb, Gf

A & A Simpson, Strathbogie...................................................NUT

10 Angus Steers, 8-9 Mths, Kilcoolin Bld, Vb, Gf

D Mackrell, Benalla..................................................................NUT

10 Angus Steers, 9-10 Mths, Weaned, Vb, Gf

A Williams, Oaklands Junction ..............................................NUT

10 Angus Steers, 9 Mths, Lawson Bld, Vb, Gf

Westside Angus, Riggs Creek ...............................................NUT

30 Angus Steers, 10-11 Mths, Brookwood Bld, Weaned, Vb, Gf G & L Johnston, Springfields ................................................ROD

30 Angus Steers, 10-11 Mths, By Connamara Angus Bull

M & S Bandy, Seymour ..........................................................ROD

30 Angus Steers, 8-9 Mths, By Te Mania Angus Bull

H & A Cocking, Black Magic Angus, Euroa.........................ROD

30 Angus Steers, 9-10 Mths, By Black Magic Bulls, Yard

Weaned

L & A Comerford, Barwite ......................................................ROD

30 Poll Hereford Steers, 9/10 Mths, Jt, Ironbark & Ravensdale Bld, Weaned, Vb Ga

Merton Pastoral, Merton .........................................................ELD

30 Angus/Speckle Park Steers, 8-9 Mths, Weaned JG & LA Doidge “Kalimna”, Violet Town ...............................NUT

30 Angus Steers, 7-8 Mths, Margni Park Bld, Weaned, Vb, Gf

20 Angus Steers, 7-9 Mths, Adameluca Bld, Weaned, Vb, Gf L & T Doidge, Violet Town .......................................................NUT

20 Angus Steers, 7-8 Mths, Margni Park Bld, Weaned, Vb, Gf Lynbrook, Balmattum ..............................................................NUT

20 Angus Steers, 7-8 Mths, Riga Bld, Weaned, Vb, Gf Cottleswood, Terip ...................................................................NUT

20 Angus Steers, Pure Rennylea Bld, Weaned, Vb, Gf Gooram Estate, Gooram .........................................................NUT

20 Angus Steers, Connamara Bld, Yard Weaned, Vb, Gf Rodney Caplehorn, Broadford...............................................NUT

20 Angus Steers, 10-11 Mths, Connamara Bld, Weaned, Vb, Gf Pineview, Tatong ......................................................................NUT

20 Angus Steers, 10-11 Mths, Riga Bld, Weaned, Vb, Gf Welton Farms, Ruffy ................................................................NUT

20 Angus Steers, Connamara Bld, Weaned, Vb, Gf Razette Taghna, Gobur............................................................NUT

20 Angus Steers, 9-10 Mths, Merridale & Watermark Angus Bld, Vb, Gf Parklea, Nagambie .................................................................ROD

20 Angus Steers, Aug/Sept Drop, By Lawson Bull, Weaned 25 March

Verge Pastoral, ‘May Park’, Euroa ........................................ROD

20 Angus Steers, 9-10 Mths, By Dunoon Bulls, Yard Weaned The Munro, Strathbogie .........................................................ELD

20 Angus Steers, 8-9 Mths, Connamara Bld, Weaned

H Jennings, Tatura ..................................................................ELD

20 Angus Steers, 8-9 Mths, Newblax Bld, Weaned Wattle Park North, Avenel ......................................................ELD

20 Angus Steers, 9-10 Mths, Newblax Bld, Weaned Glenard, Highlands .................................................................ELD

20 Angus Steers, 8-9 Mths, Weaned

D Mckinley, Marraweeney ......................................................ELD

10 Angus Steers, 12 Mths, Westside Angus Bld, Weaned, Vb, Gf W & D Ellis, Strathbogie .........................................................ROD

10 Angus X Steers, 10/11 Mths, By Newnham Angus Bull, Yard Weaned

L & M Davidson, Euroa ..........................................................ROD

10 Simmental Steers, 10 Mths, By Tennysonvale Simmental Bull

SD & RF Jelliff .........................................................................ROD

8 Angus Steers, 9/10mths, Ardrossan & Witherswood Bld, Yard Weaned 25/3, Vb Af Gf

RG Love ...................................................................................ROD

5 Angus Steers, Dunoon Bld, Vb Gf Af

GROWN STEERS

Barry Phillips, Wollert ..............................................................NUT

35 Angus Steers, 15-16 Mths, Rennylea Bld, Vb, Gf

Gall Family, Balmattum ...........................................................NUT

30 Angus Steers, 14-15 Mths, Lawson Bld, Yard Weaned, Vb, Gf

T Rainey, Pyalong ...................................................................ELD

20 Angus Steers, 12-14 Mths

Jenabank, Goomalibee ...........................................................NUT

20 Angus Steers, 14-15 Mths, Riverwood & Merridale Bld, Yard Weaned, Vb, Gf

Mindara Park, Benalla .............................................................NUT

15 Angus Steers, 12-13 Mths, By Mindara Park Stud Angus Bulls, Weaned, Gf

R Mcgeehan & S Gall, Balmattum .........................................ELD

15 Angus Steers, 12-14 Mths, Bellaspur & Newblax Bld, Weaned

M Steen, Strathbogie...............................................................NUT

14 Hereford Steers, 14-16 Mths, Red Hill Bld, Yard Weaned, Vb, Gf

20 Angus Steers, 8-10 Mths, By Newblax Angus Bull, Weaned Upson Downs, Broadford .......................................................NUT

20 Angus Steers, Newnham Bld, Gf

B & J Mcmahen, Gooram........................................................NUT

10 Angus And B/B Steers, 7-8 Mths, Red Hill And Prime Angus Bld, Yard Weaned, Vb, Gf

10 Her & Her Sho X Steers, 7-8 Mths, Red Hill And Prime Angus Bld, Yard Weaned, Vb, Gf Goulburn Park, Nagambie ......................................................NUT

15 Speckle Steers, 10-11 Mths, Weaned, Vb, Gf

Alan Warren, Kyabram ............................................................NUT

15 Angus Steers, 9-10 Mths, Vb, Gf

Koala Orchards, Boho South .................................................NUT

12 Angus Steers, 14-15 Mths, Prime Angus Bld, Yard Weaned, Vb, Gf Moranding Park, Kilmore ........................................................NUT

10 Speckle Park Steers, 18-19 Mths, Vb, Gf

SD & RF Jelliff .........................................................................ROD

10 Angus Steers, 12/14 Mths, Ardrossan & Witherswood Bld, Yard Weaned 25/3, Vb Af Gf

L Mcmaster, Locksley..............................................................ELD

9 Poll Hereford X Steers, 16-17 Mths

S & P Reynolds, Bridge Creek ..............................................ROD

7 Angus Steers, 14 Mths, Black Magic Bld, Weaned, Ga https://www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au/community/pets-and-livestock/euroa-saleyard/

Historian Stuart Dawson argues Ned Kelly and his sisters didn’t attend Avenel Common School

■ From page 9

Nothing records Annie being at Avenel School and, as Education Department historian L.J Blake noted, Mrs Kelly then had 3 children below school age: Jim aged 4½ (born 31 July 1859); Dan aged 2½ (born 1 May 1861); and Kate 6 months (born 12 July 1863). It is obvious that, in addition to the additional weekly school fee that would have been required, Annie stayed home to help her mum and dad with her siblings on their newly rented 40 acre farm.21

It is an idle fancy of Kelly enthusiasts to imagine that Annie attended school at Avenel in a family effort to improve her prospects. Mrs Kelly was pregnant from around mid-November 1864 with her next baby Grace, born 10 August 1865. In late May 1865 Red Kelly was arrested and sentenced to £25 or 6 months gaol for illegal possession of a cow hide from a neighbour’s calf that he had killed for meat, and it is likely that Ned and Maggie abandoned school at this time at latest if not earlier. As the family could not pay the fine, Red was gaoled from late May and released early October. He resumed heavy drinking and was charged with drunk and disorderly on 12 December. He was released on a 5 shilling recognisance which he lost by not appearing in court on 20 December, and died of dropsy on 27 December.

AVENEL COMMON SCHOOL

THE Strathbogie Shire Heritage Study states that school teacher Edwin Richardson was the first person to acquire land north of Watson Street. He bought two adjoining allotments in section 20: no.6 (2 acres) in 1861 and no. 5 (3 acres) in 1862. The allotments extended between Shelton Street (west) and Livingstone Street (east). A steadily growing population in Avenel led to the construction of a new timber slab school building for about £150 … on land owned by Richardson23 in Livingstone Street (i.e., the west side of Livingstone Street), who leased the building to the Education Board for £10/year. The Strathbogie Shire Heritage Study accepted a date of “in (about) 1863” for the erection of this building clearly based on Burgoyne’s statement that it was built “about 1863”, but this in turn seems to be based only on the passing of the Common School Bill in 1862. It is not clear when the Common School was built, but as the school inspection reports 1863 to 1866 analysed above relate to Richardson’s old school, Avenel Common School did not commence operation until at least 1867.

A sketch of the building from 17 September 1874, about the time it ceased to be used as a school, shows that it was 40 x 12 x 10 feet high (12 x by 3.65 x 3 metres), of which the classroom area was 26 x 12 x 10 feet (8 x 3.65 metres) and was said to have a wooden floor and canvas-lined walls. This is the school wrongly claimed for the Kelly children by a Ned Kelly Touring Route sign. McMenomy’s classroom width measurement of “4.3 metres” (taken from 14½ feet on the sketch) fails to recognise that 2½ feet of the 14½ feet is allowance for the classroom fireplace that extends out from the middle of the rectangular 12 foot (3.65 metre) wide building. As such, the main classroom area was little different to that of the Richardson school. The principal difference is that the 40 feet length of the new building included a 14½ x 12 foot room with a door at the end of the classroom that at least in 1874 was used as a bedroom, plus a separate detached kitchen and second bedroom. As the reason for the new school building was an expanding population in Avenel, it is likely that when the school was in use the ‘bedroom’ at the end of the classroom was also used as a second classroom.

The new building with its 10 foot ceiling appears to have been built to meet the “regulations recently issued by the Board of Education” for a share of government grants listed in a February 1864 article, “that in all new buildings, the schoolroom shall contain not less than eight square feet for each child in average attendance, and that the walls shall be not less than ten feet high; that in all cases the schoolroom shall be sufficiently warmed, ventilated, and drained, with proper offices, playgrounds, apparatus, books, and furniture”, and “that the applicants are able to raise, by private contributions, at least one-half of the whole sum necessary for the erection and furnishing of the [school] house”.

AVENEL STATE SCHOOL (1874)

THIS was Avenel’s third successive school. The Strathbogie Shire Heritage Study states that it was located on a five acre allotment on the east side of Livingstone Street opposite Avenel Common School. The original central section was completed by August 1874. The site is bound by Livingstone Street to the west, Swamp Road to the north, Anderson Street to the east and Watson Street to the south, and it has grown with building additions over time into the current Avenel Primary School.

CONCLUSION

AVENEL School No. 8 up to and including 1866 was a only name variation of the original Richardson’s school near Hughes Creek, erected by the Church of England in 1856 and suffering deterioration of its slabs, bark roof and calico lining during the years 1864 and 1865 when Edward and Margaret Kelly – but not Annie - attended. Avenel Common School was built later in a different location, and opened in or after 1867 on a town block roughly opposite the current Avenel Primary School. This in turn partly dates back to 1874. Neither of these latter schools had any connection with the Kellys.

CORRECTING THE RECORD

IF the contents of this report are accepted, the following corrections are proposed:

1) The VicGov website history of Avenel Primary School https://www.vic.gov. au/150-yearsavenel-primary-school contains several incorrect statements, including dating APS from 1856. It says, “Richardson built a new schoolhouse in 1860. He rented the building to the Board of Education. Avenel became a common school in 1863. The Kelly family attended the school from 1861 to 1866.”

This has presumably been taken from Department of Education historian L.J Blake’s, ‘Young Ned’, The Educational Magazine, 1970: 27(8), 350-55, or his 1980 up-

dated booklet of the same title. As my above review notes, the Kellys did not move to Avenel until January 1864, but both of Blake’s articles have them moving there in 1860 and attending school at Avenel from 1861. Blake also has them attending a new school building built by Richardson in 1860; but Richardson did not acquire his Avenel blocks until 1861 and 1862; and Brown’s March 1864 inspection report noted that the Common School was “not up”. The Kelly children abandoned school at some point in 1865, probably by late May when their father was sentenced to gaol for six months, both to help their mother who then had three pre-school children, and because she would have no money to pay school fees. Blake agreed that the oldest child Annie would not have attended Avenel school in 1864 as she “had to be at home to help her mother with eighteen months [actually 8 months old] Catherine, for Ellen Kelly was expecting again”. (Grace was born 10 August 1865 so would have been conceived late 1864.)

Despite Blake getting his dates wrong, his general point is correct. It is clear that Annie never attended Avenel school. Even Blake’s statement that Avenel became a Common School in 1863 is problematic; regardless of the government’s position it was still named ‘Avenel C.E. School’ in the September 1863 inspection report.

Two obvious corrections needed are (1) that Richardson did not build a new schoolhouse in 1860. Brown’s inspection reports confirm the school building was in poor state through 1863-66 with its committee in disarray; and (2) that as the Kellys did not move to Avenel until January 1864, and as only Ned and Maggie attended Avenel School in 1864 to around May 1865, the sentence should read “Two of the Kelly children (Ned and Maggie) attended the school in 1864 to around May 1865”.

The VicGov website should review its several other pages that mention Ned Kelly and ensure that all mentions of Avenel Common School are removed and replaced with Richardson’s 1856 Church of England school. All references to Annie Kelly attending school in Avenel should be removed.

2) The Ned Kelly Touring Route Sign on the west side of Livingstone Street. This marks the site of the Avenel Common School that closed in 1874, and contains an illustration and description of the building that includes a chimney and porch. This is the building illustrated in McMenomy’s Ned Kelly: The Authentic Illustrated History (2001:13). The Kelly children never attended this school. They attended the original Richardson’s school south of Henry Street. The sign should be removed. Further to this, all Ned Kelly Touring Route references

to the Avenel school should be reviewed and updated to ensure that they replace Avenel Common School with Richardson’s 1856 school.

3) The Strathbogie Shire Heritage office and Tourism office should update any online mentions of the Kellys and Avenel Common School to either correct the text or add a corrective note.

4) Avenel Primary School should review all its publications and online media relating to the Kellys and correct as necessary, in particular as regards future statements and content.

5) The Victorian Government tourism website https://www.visitvictoria.com/ should review its content to ensure that any mentions of the Kellys attending school in Avenel replace the Avenel Common School with Richardson’s 1856 Church of England school, that also accepted Catholics. Any statements that suggest that Annie Kelly attended school in Avenel should be removed.

6) Heritage Victoria should review all its content relating to the Kellys and correct as necessary.

7) All Government institutions, libraries, tourism and other agencies, and museums should review all their content relating to the Kellys and correct as necessary.

8) All Councils and authorities involved in the Ned Kelly Touring Route and associated ventures should review all their content relating to the Kellys and correct as necessary.

KELLY COUNTRY: Ned Kelly artwork on a building in Euroa.

Benalla police seize over 11,000 packets of smokes

BENALLA police arrested a man and seized cigarettes, vapes and more than $16,000 in cash in Benalla last Wednesday.

Benalla Neighbourhood Policing Unit officers and Benalla Crime Investigation Unit detectives executed a search warrant at an address on Bridge Street East about 3.40pm.

More than 11,000 packets of cigarettes, more than 3000 vapes and cash were allegedly seized.

A 23-year-old Benalla man is expected be charged on summons at a later date, Victoria Police said last week.

ANGLICAN CHURCH

Saturday 1st June

Labyrinth walk with Guided Meditation

10am St Paul’s Euroa

Sunday 2nd June

Holy Eucharist

8am St Andrew’s Longwood

9.15am St Paul’s Euroa

Wednesday 5th June

Holy Eucharist

10am St Paul’s Euroa Enq: 5704 0330

www.anglicaneuroa.org.au

All welcome

BAPTIST CHURCH

31 Kennedy Street, Euroa Sunday June 2nd, 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 June 2nd

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

Estimate yours with the tax cut calculator.

St John’s, Euroa Friday 12.30pm Mass Saturday Vigil Mass 6pm St. John’s Church Euroa Sunday Mass

8.30am St Patrick’s Longwood 10.30am St Attracta’s Violet Town

Enquiries: Fr Tony Hill 5795 3048 For Baptisms and weddings please contact Fr Tony or the Parish Office

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 5795 1175

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

Questions remain over rail network: Cleeland

Only three trains a day on Albury-Melbourne

line is “unacceptable”, MP yyyp,ysays

VICTORIAN commuters are none the wiser about key public transport projects under the State Government according to Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland, after she said the State Government did not answer several questions during recent committee hearings in Melbourne.

Ms Cleeland said regional communities continued to pay the price of Labor’s mismanagement with local commuters being left behind when it comes to public transport.

“We’ve seen strikes, bus replacements, extended delays, and infrequent and overcrowded services as some of the many issues my community has faced while commuting on our regional train network,” she said.

“We have just three trains a day on the V/Line from Albury to Melbourne and just two on the XPT from Sydney – this is completely unacceptable with our region’s population.

“On top of this, there are no services that can get residents from towns like Benalla to larger hubs such as Wangaratta before 9am, meaning prospective workers are missing out on employment opportunities.”

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During the hearings, the Minister for Public Transport said V/Line had just recorded its busiest months on record.

“While V/Line continues to get busier and busier, there continues to be a lack of investment into the North East rail line, with no increase in services,”

Ms Cleeland said.

“Since fares were reduced, we have seen significantly in-

HOLISTIC HEALING: FEAR OR FAITH.

The eagle that soars in the upper air doesn’t worry how it will cross rivers. Worry comes in different shapes and forms but like the eagle, we can rise above storms. Jesus said, (Matt.6:25-34) “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat, drink or wear, for isn’t life more than food, and the body more than clothing? See the birds of the air; they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Aren’t you of more value than they? Who by being anxious can add one day to his life span? Consider the lilies of the field how they grow, they neither toil nor spin yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. If God so clothes the grass of the field…… will HE not more so, cloth you_you of little faith? Therefore do not be anxious… your heavenly Father knows what you need, therefore don’t be anxious about tomorrow but let the day’s own trouble be enough for one day”. Even mans’ sage wisdom, says that most of what we worry about, never comes to pass yet we can worry things into existence. Anxiety and stress create huge negatives upon our physical and mental health, evidence of the power we’re unaware of, to create and change situations for both good and bad. Fear is the opposite of faith but works like it. What we fear and what we have faith for, comes upon us so often. “Set your mind to understand”. (Dan 10:12 Evaluating the results of worry, we realize, we’re forgetting Gods’ wonderful promises of being our ever present help and friend in times of trouble. (Ps 25:14). Taking on too much, spreading ourselves thin, we expose ourselves to increased levels of fear, self-doubt, weariness, impatience, tempers and stress, which quickly dispel the blessing of walking in peace. (Psalm 29:11, Rom.12:18). We ourselves make our own skies more grey or blue! There’s power in our choices and attitudes to problems. (Deut.30:15-20) Ill-at-ease creates dis-ease as the medical profession knows and as the Bible before has warned. (John 14:27)

Even believers often separate their lives into the secular and sacred but God wants to be involved in every level of our life. You can’t put God in a box just for rainy days. HE wants to be Lord fully, body, soul and spirit. Distrust and disobedience of Him, leads to growing fear. HE knows what we’re hiding, just as He knew that Adam and Eve hid from Him because they’d sinned in the Garden. (Gen.3:8-11) Our response to Gods’ faithfulness must be our returned faith; and trusting by surrendering our wills to His. (Mark 11:23-24) “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; and lean not on your own understanding.” (Prov 3:5) There’s great freedom in yielding to Gods’ plans, purposes and perspective; and attitudes of gratitude lifts us up to higher altitudes… as for the eagle.

Euroa Baptist Church

(you-tube songs: ”All Things New” & “Prince of Peace” by Big Daddy Weave, “Faithfully” by Toby Mac, “Look At What Grace Can Do” by Branan Murphy, “Truth Be Told” by Matt. West)

creased traffic across our regional network – resulting in crowded and uncomfortable services on our trains and coaches.

“The government acknowledges how busy the services have been but fails to do anything to ensure there is enough space on our trains for all passengers. “The North East is one of the

most under serviced railway lines in the state and the Government’s claims of regional travellers’ satisfaction have left a gap between perception and reality.”

Ms Cleeland also said there were still no answers about upgrades to the 40-year-old XPT trains that travel from Sydney to Melbourne, stopping locally in Benalla and Seymour.

Our Community, living well at GraniteHill

Euroa Health is on track to be opening an additional 10 aged care beds in July 2024 at GraniteHill, so now is the perfect time to come and see our beautiful home and explore the opportunities and facilities available here in Euroa.

Our dedicated teams provide the highest quality care to residents with us for permanent or respite care at GraniteHill.

Anne Jack, Admission Co-ordinator will step you through the My Aged Care assessment which is required to enter aged care now or into the future and Anne can be contacted on 0432 263 374 or by email anne.jack@euroahealth.com.au to arrange a time convenient to meet with you and your loved ones.

NAGAMBIE NOTES

with Di Grant

P: 5794 1720

E: stardust2011@bigpond.com

THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK: In the blink of an eye everything can change. So forgive often and love with all your heart; take no one for granted for you never know what may happen tomorrow.

PERSONALS: Happy 99th birthday greetings go to Patricia Deane from family and friends. Birthday greetings go this week to Matt Smith, Sonia Deane, Finbar Kelly, Nikala Dickson-Wilde, Michael Mensfeld, Jason Lynch, Leanne Canobie, Ken Tuckett, Peter Norris, Lisa Miller and Joshua Simonis.

Anniversary wishes go to Anne and Peter Foote.

THE TRAVELLING GRANTS: John and I were able to visit my sick son in Queensland last week.

He has endured three types of cancer over the past two and a half years and various treatments.

So I was anxious to see him and how he and his family are coping.

We were able to see my daughter up there also, and her family.

It was a bonus also to see how our great granddaughter has grown since we saw her last August when she was three weeks old. When I retire we hope to go to Perth for a 55year Singapore army reunion family gathering and see the sights around Perth and southern Western Australia.

But it is always nice to come home, isn’t it?

NAGAMBIE MECHANICS INSTITUTE TRIVIA NIGHT: Thanks to all those who supported the Nagambie Mechanics Institute fundraiser trivia night and to all those who donated auctions items, raffle prizes and catering for this great cause for our community hall.

CHURCH NEWS: Thursday, May 30: Anglican Mother’s Union lunch at Zephyrz restaurant Nagambie at 12.30pm.

Book with Jen Pennington on 0419 573 343 for catering numbers please.

Ecumenical P.O.U.R service in Nagambie on Friday, June 7 at noon at St. John’s Anglican Church.

BYO lunch.

MASQUERADE BALL: Nagambie Football Netball Club ball on Saturday, June 1 from 7pm at Nagambie Recreation Reserve. Over 18 event.

Tickets via Trybooking.

SOCCER CLUB’S BACK TO THE 80s: The soccer club’s “Back to the 80’s” party” will be on Saturday, June 8 at the Nagambie Mechanics Hall from 7pm.

Patrons are asked to dress up in the theme for the night and enjoy trivia, dancing, an auction, live music, and share a grazing plate and have fun.

Cost is $320 a table; eight to a table.

For details and to book a table, email nagambiesc@outlook.com.

KELVIN GROVE VILLAGE NEWS: The Village Christmas in June afternoon will be on Sunday, June 23 from 2-4pm in the Village hall.

Entertainer will be local singer John Smith.

Residents are asked to invite guests to come along and enjoy some Christmas novelty games, music, fine food and fellowship.

A donation of Christmas goodies for afternoon tea would be appreciated.

For details, contact Di Grant on 5794 1720. Then on Sunday, October 21, the Euroa Citizens Band has been invited to play for the residents and guests a band concert in the Kelvin Grove Village hall from 2pm.

They have accepted the invitation and have marked this day in their calendar.

I hope that our residents and guests can support this concert that the band is happy to conduct for us here.

Afternoon tea will be served during an interval in the afternoon’s performance.

CFA VOLUNTEERS WANTED: If anyone is interested in becoming a volunteer member of the Nagambie Fire Brigade they can contact Captain Allen Treble on a Wednesday training night from 7.30pm at the Nagambie fire station in High St, Nagambie.

Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland

ACROSS

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD

4 Which term is applied to the Pope (7)

8 Name a special system of mathematics (7)

9 Name a kind of soup or stew (7)

10 What is a salt of hydrobromic acid (7)

11 What are base, dishonest persons (7)

12 Who was the Shakespearean Prince of Denmark (6)

14 What do we call one who makes a tedious show of learning (6)

18 What is a tropical hurricane (7)

21 Who is the absolute ruler of a state (7)

22 What is a restriction imposed upon commerce by law (7)

23 What is named as a mere matter of form (7)

24 Which chief outer garments are worn by women (7)

DOWN

1 Which is preferred to be called the Scottish play (7)

2 What is a domeshaped Inuit hut (5)

3 To be slanting or sloping, is to be what (7)

4 What are trotters often called (6)

5 What are corners, as in rooms (5)

6 Name one of the United States in part of the Midwest (7)

7 What, in Australian history, were stockades erected by settlers (5)

13 Which term describes something gruesome or horrible (7)

15 What are persons from whom places, etc are supposed to have taken their names (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.

16 Name a type of wrestling grip (7)

17 Name some yellowish acid fruits (6)

18 What is a system of belief or of opinion (5)

19 What are hideous monsters of fairy tales and popular legends (5)

20 Name a northern borough of New York City (5)

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

3 CONTERMINOUS

(a) Meeting along a common boundary (b) Living at the same time (c) Dependent on something else

5 EMULATIVE (a) Without effect (b) Inclined to rivalry (c) Making possible

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:

Automobile (3)

Biography (coll) (3)

Burrowing beetle (5)

Coeducational students (5)

Cut again (5)

Gel (3)

Loathing (5)

Made a hole in the skin (7)

Obstacle (7)

Remark (abb) (3)

5000 enjoyed historic race vehicles, sunshine at the 47th Historic Winton

By JORDAN DUURSMA

ENTHUSIASTIC crowds packed into Winton Motor Raceway last weekend for 47th Historic Winton.

Event director and president of the Austin 7 Club Len Kerwood said the crowds were pre-COVID level.

“About 5000 people enjoyed

the buzz and spectacle of car, motorcycle and sidecar racing across 48 events,” he said. Mr Kerwood said that the great news was that races could be watched online after the event on Blend Live TV at https://blendline.tv. Car and bike enthusiasts travelled from far and wide to get in on the action.

Cars and motorbikes battled it out in events or shone in the parking lot for viewers to enjoy.

Highlights included: the Cortina Challenge won by Nick Gascone from Melbourne in his 1963 Ford Cortina; the Harley vs Indian Hand Shift Battle; the Sunday Parade featuring the best of the

Shannons car park display; and the almost gymnastic racing of the sidecars.

The ‘Best Presented’ and other car trophies were presented at a post-race event on Saturday night.

Winners included:

Best Presented Car –“Mr Juicy” 1977 Ralt RT1, driven by Malcom Oastler

of Candelo, NSW.

Best Presented Sports Car -1970 MG Midget, driven by Warren Hotz of Blaxland, NSW.

Best Presented Sedan –1963 Mini Morris Cooper S, driven by Tom Tweedie of Darlinghurst, NSW

Best Presented Regularity Car – 1960 Aljon Special, driven by Angelo Di Donato

of Spring Gully, Vic.

A motorcycle favourite series also started on Saturday as Indian Motocycles battled it out against Harley Davidsons, a rivalry that has been going on for decades. The 48th Historic Winton will run next year, held on the last full weekend of May 24 and 25.

SHOWDOWN: Competitors gearing up for the ultimate battle between Indian Motocycles and Harley Davidsons.

BEST PRESENTED CAR: “Mr Juicy” 1977 Ralt RT1 driven by Malcom Oastler of Candelo, NSW. PHOTO: Colin Roswwarne

TRACKSIDE ACTION: More than 5000 people flooded Winton Motor Raceway over the weekend to take in action trackside.

‘54 AUSTIN: Joe Mapleson from Numurkah with his 1954 Austin A30.

‘74 TORANA: David Edmondson from Mt Beauty alongside his 1974 SR500 Torana representing the Aussie Torana Legends car club.

FORD ZEPHYR: Sue Edwards from Benalla with ‘Margaret’, her 1957 Ford Zephyr Mark 2 Ute.

‘74 TORANA: Chris Hatch from Kyabram with his 1974 Torana, representing the Aussie Torana Legends car club.

FAMILY AFFAIR: Father and son duo, Tony Tasca and Nathan Tasca, with their 1934 Singer Le Mans. PHOTOS: Jordan Duursma

BURNING RUBBER: Two competitors neck and neck in the Harley vs Indian Hand Shift Battle.

Euroa parkrun celebrates 6th Anniversary with milestone runs

By DAN GODSMARK

EUROA parkrun marked a significant milestone on Saturday May 18, celebrating its 6th anniversary with a vibrant community event.

Founding member Lorraine Millard achieved an impressive feat by participating in her 200th parkrun, a testament to her dedication and love for the event.

Fellow founding members, including Bob Bruce, Rick and Ruth O’Bree, David and Christine Gleeson, Bruce and Roberta Mosley, were also in attendance, showing their continued support and commitment to the parkrun community.

Another parkrun stalwart, Peter Fulton, also celebrated his 200th run, making the day even more special.

The event saw 33 enthusiastic participants taking part in the landmark run. Parkrun is a global phenomenon,

promoting community engagement and healthy living.

Euroa parkrun, held every Saturday at 8am, is an excellent way for individuals to connect, stay active, and start their weekend on a positive note.

Whether you choose to run, walk, or volunteer, the parkrun community welcomes everyone with open arms.

Run Director Ruth, who skillfully managed multiple tasks, ensured that the event ran smoothly and captured many memorable photos.

The community looks forward to the detailed Run Report to be shared every week, chronicling the day’s activities and achievements.

Congratulations to Euroa parkrun on six years of fostering community spirit and promoting healthy lifestyles.

Join the group next Saturday at 8am at the Sevens Creek amenities block and be part of something extraordinary – run, walk, or volunteer.

It’s a great start to the weekend.

HAPPY PARK-RUNNERS: Parkrun is truly a community event that includes everyone.

200 CLUB: Peter Fulton and Lorraine Millard share the moment together at the 6th anniversary.

45-47 Railway Street, Euroa, Victoria 3666

MCKAY (nee Griffin), Shirley.

28/8/1930 - 22/5/2024

Passed away peacefully at Granite Hill Nursing Home, Euroa. Aged 93 years.

Loved and loving wife of Eric McKay (dec) and partner of Doug Harrison (dec). Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Heather and Laury, Sue and Pat, Colin and Cathy, Andrew and Jen.

Loved and adored “Nan/Nan Nan” to all of her 14 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

Loved and remembered always.

McKAY (Griffin), Shirley. 28/8/1930 – 22/5/2024

Loved wife of Eric (dec) and caring partner of Doug Harrison (dec). Aged 93 years.

Words are few, thoughts are deep Memories of you are ours to keep. Much loved and caring Mum of Heather and Laury, Treasured Nan of Karen and Richard, Mark and Cass, Belinda and Shaun and David, Nan-Nan of Brianna, William, Paddy, Alicia, Noah, Toby (dec) Travis, Jake, Tegan and Hudson.

McKAY (née Griffin), Shirl.

A wonderful supportive mum/mum-in-law to Colin and Cathy, devoted Nanna to Rachel, Emily and Jess. Loving Nan-Nan to Evelyn, Connor, James, Patrick, Thomas, Richie and Abigail. Soar high up to the sky and shine brightly over us all. Rest in peace.

McKAY, Shirley.

Shirley, you brought joy, love and kindness to our family. You will be sadly missed. Your unwavering support, care and companionship for our Dad, Doug Harrison (dec), will never be forgotten. Rest in peace. ~ Jeanette, Maureen and Michael, and families.

N J Todd Funeral Directors

Member AFDA

Servicing Euroa & District since 1937

Damien Feehan

Justin Feehan

PUCKAPUNYAL ARMY LIVE FIRING RANGE

WARNING NOTICE

• Puckapunyal Live Firing Range is described generally as that area bounded by Seymour- Tooborac Rd in the south, Heathcote-Nagambie Rd to the west, Rushworth National Park to the north and Northwood Rd in the east.

• Trespassing is strictly prohibited and very dangerous. Any person found within the boundary of the Puckapunyal Live Firing Range will be subject to prosecution.

• Unexploded bombs are extremely dangerous and can be found throughout the range.

• Live firing occurs generally between the hours of 5am and 11pm, however on occasions these timings may be extended. Live Firing may result in large loud explosions, continuous heavy machine gun fire or at times RAAF bombing.

• An increase in Tempo will be updated when applicable in this notice.

• Inquiries regarding Live Firing on the Puckapunyal Live Firing Range should be addressed to: RANGE CONTROL

Malaya Road Puckapunyal, VIC. 3662 Phone (03) 5735 7769

EUROA LIONS CLUB

Sue Preston

Thanks to everyone for your support.

Euroa Croquet Club Mother’s Day Raffle

WINNERS

McKAY

The funeral of Mrs Shirley McKay will be held at St Andrew’s Uniting Church, Kirkland Avenue, Euroa on Thursday, May 30, 2024 commencing at 1pm. The funeral will leave at the conclusion of the service for burial at the Euroa Lawn Cemetery. A video recording of the service will be available on the N J Todd Website from 5pm on Thursday.

1st Karen Hume

c/ - Susie Edwards 2nd John Ivill 3rd Ken

Congratulations to our winners and thank you to everyone on behalf of the Croquet Club for your support.

BALMATTUM FIRE BRIGADE Notice of AGM

June 5, 2024 at 7pm

Balmattum Fire Shed All welcome

Public notice

Invitation to comment

Inland Rail is seeking additional approvals to deliver the Beveridge to Albury Tranche 2 section of the project in Victoria.

Between 27 May and 24 June 2024 a new Planning Scheme Amendment and Environment Report addendum are on exhibition and the public are invited to make a written submission.

In 2022, the Beveridge to Albury project received Victorian and Australian Government planning, environment and heritage approvals.

As the designs for Tranche 2 have progressed, it has become evident that additional land is required to build the project more efficiently, to respond to stakeholder feedback, meet technical, operational and rail safety requirements and achieve improved design.

Project sites impacted by the changes are: Broadford-Wandong Road, Wandong; Hamilton Street, Broadford; Short Street, Broadford; Marchbanks Road, Broadford; Hume Freeway, Tallarook; Hume Freeway, Seymour; Euroa Station Precinct, Euroa. The changes are outlined in the Planning Scheme Amendment and Environment Report addendum which can be viewed online from 27 May 2024.

How to make a submission?

Visit inlandrail.info/submission

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NOTICE PURSUANT TO HEALTH RECORDS ACT 2001 (VIC)

On 1 July 2024, the acute care hospital-based services operated by Euroa Health Incorporated (Euroa Health) will be transferred to Goulburn Valley Health under a publicly-funded model. Goulburn Valley Health is a public health service, the main campus of which is located at Graham Street, Shepparton. Euroa Health hereby gives notice that it intends to transfer to Goulburn Valley Health all medical and patient records (health information) currently held by Euroa Health relating to its hospital-based services. The transfer of health information will take place on 1 July 2024.

All health information held by Euroa Health relating to the provision of aged care and community services will be retained by Euroa Health in accordance with the requirements of the Health Privacy Principles made under the Health Records Act 2001.

If you are a client of Euroa Health, you are entitled to request that your health information is:

• made available to you personally in which case Euroa Health will treat that request as a request for access under the Health Records Act 2001 and will provide you with a copy of the health information as permitted under the Health Records Act 2001, on the basis that Euroa Health will continue to retain the original for later transfer to GV Health; or • transferred to another health service provider, in which case a copy or summary of the health information will be transferred to your nominated health service provider in accordance with Health Privacy Principle 11.

Goulburn Valley Health will hold the health information received from Euroa Health confidentially and securely and will use the health information as required to provide future treatment or care to members of the community. If you wish to gain access to your health information after 1 July 2024, you will need to submit a request under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic) to freedomofinformation@gvhealth.org.au. More information about requesting health information is available on Goulburn Valley Health’s website at www.gvhealth.org.au.

If you have any questions about Goulburn Valley Health’s processes for holding health information, please contact 03 5831 0042, Monday-Friday 9.00am-4.00pm.

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The Club is inviting anyone over the age of 55 to come and see what the Club can do for them and what they can do for the Club. The positions becoming vacant at the Annual General Meeting will be for President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Committee Members. The next meeting will be Thursday, June 27, 2024 at the Club at 1.30pm and all newcomers will be welcomed. For further information please contact Pam Vaughn on 0400 593 773.

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Avenel Golf Club enjoys glorious autumn day with Mark Hannigan leading the way

EUROA GOLF CLUB

By RICHARD JOHNSON

BEAUTIFUL conditions greeted the field for the first round of the Winter Cup.

The course is in great condition and the greens are as good as they have ever been.

Running faster than usual and beautiful to putt on.

The 10th and final round of the Castle Creek golf league teams’ event was won by the Red Hot Drivers making it their 3rd win in four weeks, but it was not enough for them to make up the difference to the Smoking Tees who finished the competition in second place behind the season winners Diamonds in the Rough.

The team is captained by Gail Allen, with Freda Betts, Dick Farmer, David Baker and Marion McMartin.

The first round of the Winter Cup played as a Stableford event was taken out by Sam Mills (10) 38 points, one clear of Ross Wishart (10) and Laurie McMartin (1).

Nick Johnson (5) and Frank O’Connor (15) were next with 36 points.

40 points by Lance Arnold gave him a big win in Division two, 6 points clear of Ian Sutherland and Mick Anderson, both of 34 points.

Matt Mills had two - two shot birdies on the eighth and fifth and Ross Wishart and Laurie McMartin both had two shot birdies on the 18th. Matt Mills and Nick Johnson won the balls sponsored by Expo Homes while Laurie McMartin collected the Elders sponsored 16th and Ross Wishart the Burtons Store’s sponsored 18th. The Wednesday’s Stableford event had seventeen players and Dick Farmer’s 35 points was good enough for him to win the day, one point in front of Ian Sutherland and Lucas Paul.

and son combination of Jeremy and Ryan Ezard also finishing on +13 for the two-week event but falling to third with plus seven on the day.

The nearest the pin prizes went to Graeme Galvin with a strong iron on the long par three eighth, John James with precision on the short par three 13th and David Love enjoying a solid strike up to the tricky 16th.

Many thanks go to our two sponsors of the Finnigan four ball Barry Cryer and Dean Brown making the special event a little more special and credit goes to our volunteer ground staff for great course preparation making the course play fair for all.

Next week’s golf will be a stroke monthly medal on office duty will be G. Whiteman and in the bar W. LeCerf.

EUROA LADIES GOLF

By DEBRA COX

Women’s Results.

Wednesday May 22 - Stableford. THIRTEEN women played 18 holes and five women for nine holes.

wards, 12th: Roz Doxey, 18th: Jenny Thompson. Drive and Pitch. 5th: Maudie Ingram, 15th Gail Allen.

Next Saturday should see a good turnout for the second round of the Watkins Trophy, Monthly Medal and B Scratch.

AVENEL GOLF CLUB

By LYN CARRACHER

ANOTHER glorious Autumn Day for golf last Saturday saw a good field of 17 take to the fairways to play a stableford round off the back tees.

Unfortunately, not enough ladies for a stand-alone comp so they joined with the men.

The course is looking great and as always, we thank our volunteers for their tireless efforts in keeping it so.

Sporting a fresh haircut, Mark Hannigan was the star of the day, carding a fabulous 42 points, four ahead of runner/up, Ron Harrison who’s 38 points was his best round for a while.

Line balls went to Jed Smith (37), Lyn Carracher (37) and Kev Fiorini with 36 points.

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Wednesday golf this week is a stroke event with Stroke Monthly Medal next Saturday which is also the second round of the Winter Cup. The Club is excited to announce its Birdies to Eagles major fundraiser with $50 tickets now on sale for a chance to share in ten weekly $100.00 draws and three $500 draws. Tickets from the Clubhouse or Brian Rosenbrock are selling quickly.

NAGAMBIE GOLF CLUB

By DAVID LOVE

A BIG finish claimed the 2024 Finnigan four ball, four teams held the equal lead with plus six after round one of the club’s most sought after events but a big finish by Chris Roberts and Peter Lawrence saw the unheralded duo winning the biggest prizes of their golfing careers.

A round one total of plus three left Roberts and Lawrence languishing in the chasing pack but a plus five opening nine and plus five closing nine, was enough to snatch victory with the best second round total of plus ten and a two-week Finnigan four ball total of plus thirteen Roberts put together a brilliant round with Lawrence backing him up the entire way.

Runners up also with an excellent second round were Graeme Cusack and Jim Doyle coming up with a plus eight for the day and two-week total of +13. Unlucky third was the father

The weather was fine and the course is in brilliant condition, however for some mysterious reason and to put it bluntly the scores were essentially average.

Such is golf.

Winner of Division one: Deb Cox with 30 points.

Winner of Division two: Robin Lied with 31 points.

Nine-hole winner: Ogla Hill with 15 points.

Balls down the line went to Ann Hill and Helen Gilbert.

Nearest the Pin. 8th: Gail Allen, 12th: Robin Lied, 18th: Roz Doxey. Drive and Pitch. 5th: Roz Doxey, 15th Gail Allen.

Saturday May 25 - Stroke.

First round of the Watkins Trophy (sponsor G Shallard).

The Watkins Trophy is awarded to the best two of three stroke rounds played over three consecutive Saturdays.

Nineteen women competed in this event and unlike the previous Wednesday some excellent scores were carded.

Winner of Division one: Gail Allen with nett 73.

Winner of Division two: Robyn Anthony with nett 70.

Balls down the line: Maudie Ingram, 72, Annette Smith, 74, Levenia Redfern and Roz Doxey both on 75.

Least putts: Levenia Redfern with 28.

Nearest the Pin. 8th: Freda Ed-

Only two of the four NTP’s on offer were claimed with Danny Neville taking a ball for the 5th and Jed Smith won the 14th.

Drive and putt on the 17th went to Mark Hannigan and the birdie ball was unclaimed.

Here’s one for the diary – our esteemed Men’s Captain, and club sponsor, Jed Smith (JCS Electrical Solutions), is sponsoring a Pinehurst event on Saturday the 8th June.

He’s providing great prizes for Scratch and Handicap and runners/ up, along with NTP’s on all par 3’s and a couple of Drive and putt’s.

The event is open to players from other clubs and the format is any combination, ie Men’s, Ladies’ or Mixed pairs, so get yourself a partner and come along.

Any enquiries can be made with Jed on 0407 546 917.

Another one for the ladies to keep in mind is the Mabel Vearing Silver Salver which is only a few weeks away, scheduled for Thursday the June 13.

While it’s a team event, we also welcome individual entries, and we’re hoping to have a good field for the day.

Entries can be made with Lyn Carracher either by email – lycarracher@bigpond.com or mobile 0427 985 268.

This Saturday will be a stroke round and we’ll be playing the short course.

Good golfing to everyone.

FINNIGAN 4B CHAMPIONS: Chris Roberts and Peter Lawrence celebrate their victory after a thrilling final round.

Trekkers embark on Sagarmatha National Park

By DAN GODSMARK

AS we embarked on the trekking adventure, the shops and tea houses thinned out as we headed north into the Sagarmatha National Park, home to the world’s highest peak – Mt Everest, standing at 8848 meters above sea level.

Although our journey would take us away from the world’s highest peak we did start the trek on the wellmaintained Everest Base Camp trail.

The journey truly had begun as we stretched our legs and set off towards Namche Bazaar, an ancient trading hub for Tibetans and the local Nepalese people.

The well-carved paths and gentle slopes made for a pleasant start, showcasing the beauty of the alpine forests and the relaxed lifestyle of Nepal.

Along the way, we were grateful for the internet access and convenient phone charging stations in our tea house at Phakding.

Continuing towards Namche Bazaar, we were awe-struck by the endless footbridges, yaks, and porters laden with heavy loads to cater to the needs of international tourism. As we ascended to nearly 4,000 meters, the altitude became more noticeable, but the cozy bakery in Namche Bazaar and its famous chocolate brownie provided a comforting respite.

Fueled, we prepared ourselves for the challenges ahead as we headed away from the popular Everest Base Camp trail – onwards to Gokyo Lakes.

This part of the trip was nothing short of breathtaking, both in beauty and challenge.

Starting at the renowned Gokyo Lakes, hailed as the highest freshwater lake system in the world, we were greeted with picture-perfect

▲ COLD AS ICE: Cho La Pass was challenging, but the view on the other side was out of this world.

▶ BUNKERING DOWN: Roommate and tour leader Josh Hamill and I take time before the slog up Cho La Pass.

scenes under clear skies.

After a decent night’s sleep in Gokyo, we ascended Gokyo Ri, a rocky outcrop rising from the lakes that offers great views of Everest, if it’s not shrouded in clouds that is.

This day ended up being one of the biggest of the trek.

Leaving Gokyo, the route took us through Cho Oyu’s rocky glacier.

The glacier stretched for miles, its barren expanse

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punctuated by colossal slabs of rock and ice, ever-shifting and evolving over time.

At our next teahouse in Dragnag, we were greeted by a large group of extremely sick Russians.

Coughing fits and runny noses echoing throughout the tea house, we knew it was only a matter of time before it caught up with our group.

As they say, onwards and upwards, and our next chal-

ROUND RESULTS:

U14 Boys 1 59 def by Nunawading 2 61

(Top Scorers: J. Bradshaw 20, N. Atukorala 11, C. Hueston 11)

U14 Boys 2 62 def Whittlesea 2 50

(Top Scorers: C. Keatch 23, J. Kynnersley 10, J. Bohun 9)

U14 Girls 1 32 def Nunawading 2 25

(Top Scorers: M. Moscrop 12, M. Hanley 8, S. Van Schaik 6)

U14 Girls 2 38 def Keilor 5 32

(Top Scorers: M. Tomkins 13, L. Nedelkovski 6, R. Pickles 6)

U16 Boys 1 63 def Coburg 1 45

(Top Scorers: S. Kain 16, C. Clark 11, A. Hamill 8)

U16 Boys 2 52 def by Broadmeadows 3 56

(Top Scorers: A. Morris 19, A. Kipping 9, R. Casanova 6)

U16 Boys 3 45 def by Sunbury 3 46

(Top Scorers: O. McGahan 21, A. Richardson 14, C. Hart 6)

U16 Girls 1 44 def Casey 3 22

(Top Scorers: E. Mercieca 18, E. Napier 8, L. Wright 8)

U16 Girls 2 40 def Bacchus Marsh 26

(Top Scorers: (M. Watson 14, E. Gray 8, T. Pettie 7)

U18 Boys 35 def by Altona 4 39

(Top Scorers: J. Vearing 11, R. Hamilto 6, J. Walker 6)

lenge was Cho La Pass itself.

Towering at around 5500 meters above sea level, Cho La Pass marked a significant milestone in our journey.

Together with our ascent of Gokyo Ri, it served as a crucial acclimatisation point, preparing our bodies for the challenges of high altitude.

The ascent to the pass was a grueling ordeal, its steep incline demanding every ounce of strength we possessed.

EVEREST BASE CAMP TRAIL: Well-maintained and accessible, the trail accommodates trekkers of all abilities.

Fixed ropes helped us stay on the loose and rocky steps.

Upon reaching the summit, we were greeted not only by sweeping views but also by the jubilant celebration of our porters and trekking guide “Super Shankar,” whose resilience and strength never ceased to amaze us.

Descending into the heart of the Cho La Glacier was a sensory overload, with the frigid air and towering ice

formations leaving us humbled by nature’s might.

Despite the harsh conditions, we couldn’t resist capturing the raw beauty of the landscape through our lenses. Fully acclimatized and with the mountaineering weather window narrowing, we headed to high camp on Lobuche for our do-or-die climbing rendezvous. Check out @betterhiking on instagram or facebook for more information.

WHAT A SIGHT: Looking over the edge of Gokyo Ri was purely breathtaking.

Redlegs shine in Sunday showdown against Violet Town

THE Redlegs traveled up the Hume to face near neighbors Violet Town for a Sunday showdown.

The weather provided perfect conditions for both playing and spectating.

It was a mixed bag of results for the Redlegs, with victories in both football and netball, along with some closely contested matches and challenging encounters.

NETBALL

UNDER 11’s

THE U11s faced a tough game against Violet Town this weekend, missing a few key players.

However, they made the most of the situation, with everyone giving their best effort.

The girls and boys displayed tireless effort on the court, consistently keeping their arms up.

Best on court was awarded to Cyra, who had one of her best performances yet.

She demonstrated excellent defensive skills, consistently keeping her hands up and following her player.

The Coaches’ award went

to Harper, who excelled in a new position and displayed remarkable skill, getting numerous intercepts and having her hands to every ball.

Awards sponsored by The Avenel Cafe.

UNDER 15’s

THE U15s had a challenging day, starting strong but ultimately running out of steam against older opponents.

Despite the loss, standout performances were noted.

Best on ground went to Neo Newell, who continues to learn and improve with each game, showing strength in leads and intercepts.

The Coaches’ award was given to Miq Kearny for her consistent effort, ability to implement strategies, and willingness to adapt to new roles.

Awards sponsored by Mayfair Drapes.

UNDER 17’s

THE U17s played a competitive game, keeping the score tight in the first half and even leading at one point.

However, fatigue set in

during the second half, allowing Violet Town to pull ahead.

Willow Harper received the Coaches’ award for her exceptional performance, showcasing her skills and development as a player.

Larni Shiner was awarded Best on Court for her outstanding performance in the goals.

Award sponsored by Jaclyn Symes.

C RESERVE

WITH 11 players on the court, C Res had a fantastic game, utilizing fresh legs on the bench to their advantage.

Despite a brief loss of momentum in the second quarter, they found their groove again and secured a convincing win.

The Coaches’ award was given to Sarah Delahey for her dedication and commitment to the game.

Ebony Scholes received the Best on Court award for her impressive performance, displaying excellent running, dodging, and shooting skills.

Awards sponsored by Murphy Motors.

C GRADE

C Grade dominated from start to finish in their Saturday win, with players supporting each other across the entire court.

The addition of Maddi and Ash strengthened the team, especially in defense.

Amelia received Best on Ground for her hard work and determination.

Ash was awarded the Coaches’ award for her dedication and effort in her first game in years.

Awards sponsored by Shepparton Greyhounds.

B GRADE

DESPITE a slow start, B Grade players improved throughout the game, showing great movement of the ball and strong defensive efforts.

Maddi Milne’s exceptional performance earned her the Best on Court award.

Serena Bleckwehl received the Coaches’ award for her contributions to the team’s momentum.

Awards sponsored by Inbound Aviation.

Special mention to Keynan

for playing her 100th Redlegs game.

A GRADE

A Grade anticipated a tough match against strong opposition.

Consistent defensive pressure and excellent mid-court play characterized the game.

Brooka was voted Best on Ground by the playing group, while Toni received the Coaches’ award for her outstanding performance in center.

Awards sponsored by Seeka Australia.

FOOTBALL UNDER 10’s

THE U/10s faced a strong Shep Swans side, with a good turnout of players and supporters.

Despite their efforts, they couldn’t overcome the Swans’ experience and size.

Best players for the week were Rob, Blaire, Mason, and first-gamer Beau.

Awards sponsored by Done Shoveling.

UNDER 18’s

THE U18s faced a formidable opponent in last year’s

premiership winners.

Although the score didn’t reflect their efforts, the team showed improvement and promising plays.

Best players included L. Alison, Otto Skinner, Noah Patton, Barney, Cooper Patton, and Tyson.

Awards sponsored by Portable Buildings By Design.

RESERVES

THE Ressies secured a hardfought win against VT, with standout performances from Conner Peterson and Ryley McDonald.

Joel Gilder received the Coaches’ award for his leadership and forward pressure.

Awards sponsored by The White Hart.

SENIORS

THE Seniors maintained confidence throughout the game against Violet Town, establishing an early lead and maintaining control. Contributions from various players ensured a solid victory.

Awards sponsored by BD North East Electrics.

Round six of women’s winter tennis brings intense matches

By RHONDA CARPENTER

THERE was an icy chill in the air for Round six of the women’s winter tennis competition.

The lawn courts were checked for moisture before play began on them for the three matches in Euroa.

Creighton’s Creek travelled to Mansfield for their match in another close classic.

Mansfield’s Keira McDonagh and Clare Beecham edged out Gayle Furphy and Ros Doxey in a tiebreak set, while Marja Wondergem and Sue Vaughan won their opener 8-5 for the visitors.

Sets were split evenly over the day and when the ‘Creeks’ had notched up more games, Karyn Fraser and Keira combined strongly to redress the imbalance by winning their last set 8-1. It was almost enough but Creighton’s Creek had snatched the match by one game, 3/36 to 3/35.

Terip was too strong for Euroa winning five sets convincingly.

Cindy Hayes, Frances Lawrence, Bec Lyttle and Phobe McDermid combined superbly in lengthy rallies.

Euroa’s Chris Ellis and Julie Harrington took their only set in fine style.

Julie’s renown drop shots were a feature of the contest.

Seven Creeks were all over Wappan in their match, and organised fill ins for the match to continue when Wappan lost a player in the

first set due to a leg injury.

Euroa’s Mary Kelly and Jenny Tehan stepped in before playing a set for their own teams. It was quite a warmup on a cold day.

Seven Creeks won every set through hard-fought contests and Wappan players were grateful for the replacements and the opportunity to play skillful tennis, satisfied to pick up a few games.

Seven Creeks’ Rosie Cameron, Ro Ellis, Julie Brooke, and Kelly Hill won 6/48 to 0/11 and

slotted the team into second spot on the ladder.

Benalla and Moglonemby tussled it out in the longest match of the day with the visitors getting the chocolates.

The lengthy points made keeping score a challenge.

Benalla’s Kate Campbell, Claire Sharp, Maureen Jewell, and Deb Siggers won 4/40 to 2/29.

Ladder: Terip 41, Seven Creeks 40, Benalla 35, Euroa 31, Creighton’s Creek 30, Mansfield 25, Wappan 19, Moglonemby 17, Delatite 2.

MOG ON SHOW: Marlene Hanrahan, Deb Seach, Judy Sands, Mary Kelly, and Robyn Johnson stand united after a competitive showdown.

GREAT GAME: Kelly Hill, Julie Brooke, Jenny Smith, and Mary Kelly share a triumphant moment

SPORT

Euroa Under 13 Whites triumph over St Mels

UNDER 11s BLACK

By LORELLE HEALEY

QUARTER ONE: Under 11

Black took an early lead, scoring the first goal.

The team’s defence was solid, and Mackenzie Hamill and Lily Cakebread showed great teamwork in the goal ring.

Score 4-1.

QUARTER TWO: Isla Healey in Centre and Skye Cameron in WD made some good interceptions, helping to maintain Blacks lead.

Score - 8-0.

QUARTER THREE: Harlow Cummins great shooting boosted Blacks score, maintaining their dominance on the court.

Score 10-1.

QUARTER FOUR: Greyamvale Crystals put up a good fight in the final quarter, but EJFNC Blacks strong defense held them off, securing the win.

In summary, EJFNC Under 11’s Black demonstrated excellent teamwork and skill throughout the game, resulting in a well-deserved victory.

Final Score 11 - 1.

UNDER 13s

By BELINDA FROST

THE girls started out strong today against Shepparton Saints Garnet.

They worked hard in defence and attack and were able to keep scores level by the end of the first quarter.

Euroa continued to apply pressure throughout the second quarter with Bridie, Audrey and Ivy playing well in the centre.

The girls were able to consistently get the ball forward to the shooters with some skillful passing.

The girls fought hard in the final two quarters to keep scores fairly level.

Mia and Grace showed some amazing skills with their accurate shooting in the final quarter. Unfortunately, it wasn’t quite enough to get us over the line.

Amazing effort form all the girls and they should be proud of themselves.

FINAL SCORE: Euroa 31 defeated by Shepparton Saints Garnet 36.

Award Ivy Burden.

UNDER 13s WHITE

By JENNY HOLDEN

LOVELY sunny morning in Shepparton for our early game of netball against St Mels.

First quarter was an even competition with both teams scoring after their centre passes. Further into the game our power duo, Jess and Mable warmed up, their quick short passes and rebounds withing the goal circle got Magpies ahead.

Maddie has shown great improvement in moving around the court and doing some brilliant passes to our shooters All players covered the court well.

A low scoring third quarter with the defence from both

sides doing their best. Euroa managed to stay ahead for the rest of the game.

FINAL SCORE: Euroa 17 defeated St Mels 14. Congratulations to Piper for receiving this week’s award. She constantly reads the ball and gets herself in the right spot to maintain the flow of the game. Well deserved. Well done girls we’re so happy to celebrate another win.

13 AND UNDER

By GERRI EMBLING

THE game commenced with a fairly flat and messy first quarter and it was quite some time until the first goals were scored.

Ky was up by one goal at the first break.

The girls were reminded to keep shoulder passes accurate and out in front of players and to stop hesitating with the ball.

The second quarter improved all over the court, our goalers shooting 11 goals and our defenders doing a great job keeping Ky to just three goals.

Half time break was 14 to seven.

The third quarter was better again, right across the court the girls really lifted.

Plenty of talk and support for each other, the Magpies were up 26 to 14 at the break.

The final quarter was much improved, there was a real hunger for the ball and the girls continued working hard.

Ky never gave up; they kept the pressure on until the final siren.

Final score: Euroa 35 defeated 20 Kyabram.

Boost Juice Award: Molly Fowler

Today they should be proud of the way they created a spark and lifted each other up after a pretty flat start.

UNDER 13 PINK By THERESE THOMPSON STUNNING day of sunshine at the Shepparton Netball Association courts for Euroa Pink’s second game in the afternoon competition against Tatura Lightning.

After working out the nerves of last week, Euroa pink took the court with more confidence against Tatura. We matched up well and were able to go goal for goal as we began the first quarter.

The Gordon twins, Issy and Ava showed their skill from the first whistle and provided much needed flow down the court; Issy rock solid in defence and displaying her signature flying intercepts, Ava in C and as strong in defence as she was in attack.

Combining strongly with the twins in defence were Isla Moore in GK and Leila Thompson in WD, and together they kept Tatura to only seven

and was reliable in GA, C and WD.

She finished the game in WD and applied great pressure alongside Issy and Leila; who was focused and strong on the body in GK.

Coach Melinda asked the girls to work hard in the last quarter and they did, managing to score equally with Tatura.

Lylah Hammill worked hard.

It’s not always easy playing against tall opposition but Lylah’s speed is such an asset all over the court.

She switched easily from WD to WA.

Isla Moore stepped in to GS to finish out the game as her height and strength in the ring combined well with Ava in GA.

Although we did not win, the future is bright for these young Maggie’s.

Every girl is rising to the challenge and they will continue to show everyone just how committed and talented they are.

FINAL SCORE: Euroa Pink 19 defeated by Tatura Lightning 34.

UNDER 15

By CAROLINE KEENAN

THE 15 and Under Euroa side enjoyed its second win of the season on Saturday against the Goulburn Valley Grammar outfit in what was a turning of the tables contest.

The Magpies got off to a good start and out-scored their opponents by three goals in the opening quarter, despite falling back into bad habits and struggling to penetrate the mid-court.

At the first break, coach Be Wunsch cautioned the girls against panicking and reminded them to take their time.

“We just looked a little bit rattled in the first quarter and it took a bit of time to find our feet,” Wunsch said. In what has become a pattern for the Magpies, the girls produced a blistering second quarter where they shot 14 goals to three from GVGS.

goals in the first quarter.

Tatura kicked on in the second and third quarters and were able to extend their lead, however this young group of talented players continue to develop each week and this week we began to see the attacking connections come together.

Tully Watson impressed in WA and C with her reliability and vision.

Cutting in front has been strong focus at training and Tully displayed this skill beautifully on the court and was a vital link in bringing the ball to our goalers.

Zara Hill in GS is gaining in confidence every week.

She has worked hard at training, particularly alongside Evie Buchanan in GA, to create movement in the ring.

This week it really showed. Great work girls!

Evie continued to work hard throughout the game

Goalies Immy Baker (GS) and Grace McKellar each shot seven goals in a performance which helped set up the win.

Mariah Dunning was dominant at WD and produced her best game this year while Heidi Taresch and Willow Timperley shared responsibilities in the middle and both did a good job.

The contest was more even in a low-scoring third quarter when the Magpies shot five goals and great defensive work from Zahara Johns (GD) and Shelby Baker (GK) kept GVGS to three again for the term.

Sophia Williams and Grace McKellar were unstoppable in the ring in the final term and piled on another 12 for the quarter to seal a convincing win for Magpies. The final score was GVGS 15 to Euroa 39. Best on-court award went to Mariah Dunning.

WINNER WINNER: Molly Fowler takes out the boost juice award.

STRONG PLAY: Sophia Williams works her opponent out of position.

GREAT GAME: Mariah Dunning wins the award for best on court. AWARD WINNER: Piper Clarke shows off her award.

Violet Town A grade netballers showcase stellar performance

KDL - VIOLET TOWN NETBALL

UNDER 11s

THE Towner girls came out firing on a beautiful crisp Sunday morning.

The time spent working on passing at training paid off and the girls were displaying exceptional passing all game.

With strong leads and even stronger defence, the Towners played a great game.

It’s starting to look like an exciting season ahead as the girls are really starting to bond and gel as a team - a fantastic effort.

Awards went to Gypsy and Lilly and sponsored award from Bradley Court Auto in Benalla.

Violet Town 33 defeated Longwood zero. 17 and UNDER.

VIOLET TOWN have been building all season, playing fantastic netball in both defence and attack.

Today was no different, the first half was a tight tussle, with some great shooting from both teams.

Violet Town in the last couple of minutes of the second quarter were able to gain a little bit of momentum which they were able to use in the third quarter.

In third quarter Violet Town increased the defensive pressure all over the court which they were able to convert into goals, increasing the margin and putting some scoreboard pressure on Longwood.

In the last Violet Town

continued to work hard as a team and in defence continue to come up with intercepts and rebounds.

Violet Town in last quarter kept Longwood scoreless and finished the game with 25 goal wins.

A fantastic team effort by all.

Awards went to Bella Trait and Macey Ross.

Violet Town 50 defeated Longwood 25.

C RESERVE.

THE Towners went into the game knowing it would likely be a tough match.

To Longwood’s credit they shut down their goalers and quickly got away to a strong lead.

Towners managed to lift and stem the flow of goals with some strong defence.

In the second quarter the Towners goalers almost matched Longwood.

Cass Greatorex stepped into the team from C grade for the week and had an instant impact.

The last half saw Longwood continue to build their lead with the Towners just not able to put enough pressure on.

The score did not reflect the Towners effort though as every player put in 100%.

Awards went to Cass Greatorex and Bianca Robins.

Violet Town 22 defeated by Longwood 49

C GRADE.

THE saying goes that a game is often won or lost in

the third quarter.

However, it was lost in the first quarter on Sunday when Longwood came out firing and Violet Town just couldn’t find their groove.

The second quarter saw some improvement and the game was potentially still in reach if the Towners put the foot down in the second half.

Some positive changes occurred with the shooting combination of Kodi Mustey and Thalia Ellis, but undisciplined defence caused the Towners to hand the ball over to Longwood far too often.

The score didn’t reflect the second half of the game as the Towners were almost goal for goal with Longwood, but Longwood’s strong start secured them the game.

Awards went to Kodi Mustey and Kellie McGill.

Violet Town 28 defeated by Longwood 49

B GRADE

A sensational team effort all around by Violet Town saw them get a much-needed win after some close losses in recent weeks.

The Towners worked in hard the movement of the ball down the court and defensively their intercepts were brilliant.

While their acceleration dipped slightly in the third quarter they put the foot down and came back hard in the last for a comfortable win.

Awards went to Ash McDonald and Teagan Kubeil.

Violet Town 58 defeated Longwood 21.

A GRADE

VIOLET TOWNS team focus this was intercepts, rebounds and ball movement and they nailed each aspect of the game.

Strong pressure was sustained throughout the game and improved shooting accuracy saw the Towners obtain their highest score this season.

Overall, a great solid team effort.

Awards went to Emma Warnock and Jacqui Bast.

Violet Town 60 defeated Longwood 19.

FOOTBALL

UNDER 15s.

AFTER a two-week break for the U/15’s, Towners were greeted with perfect conditions at home.

Whilst this was their fifth game, it was only their third opponent, up against Longwood for the first of two consecutive games against them.

Longwood were undersized compared to our boys, and with a couple of players short, well done to the Towners that put their hands up to rotate for a quarter and help the opposition out.

With majority of the play in the forward half, the magnets were moved around to give all players time amongst the action, and with 10 goal scorers including a couple who scored their first goal ever in junior footy, many

took the advantage playing forward, and a few were unlucky with their misses.

Whilst the final score showed a comprehensive win, it wasn’t the usual polished performance with coach Tim noting after the game that kicking was a bit off, but the Towners did what was needed.

On the positive, they shared the ball around well, continually looking for a player in a better position.

FINAL SCORE: Violet Town 21.24.150 defeated Longwood 0.0.0.

Goals: Ryder Robertson (nine), Koby Ross (three), Kai Dervish (two), Oliver McNulty (one), Lincoln Woolley (one), Luke Welsh (one), Mason Butterworth (one), Anaav Singh (one), Braiden Jones (one) and Parker Jeffrey (one).

Best Players: Mason Butterworth, Ryder Robertson, Kai Dervish, Parker Jeffrey, Billy Dyer, Kobi Fruend.

UNDER 18s.

THE 18’s coming off their first loss in two seasons had a point to prove against Hume highway Neighbours Longwood and they came out of the blocks with real intent with skipper Sam Leigh returning from Injury leading the way in a nine goal first term.

Longwood were able to get a bit more play in the second term and were able to kick a couple of goals themselves with VT managing five to take an 80-point lead into

the half.

VT were able to put there foot down in the second half running out 169-point winners

Final score: Violet Town 28.20.188 defeated Longwood 3.1.19.

Best Players: Talleigh McCabe, Sam Leigh, Charles Thompson, Flynn Weeks, Nathan Butler, Ryder Robertson

RESERVES

Final score: Violet Town 11.5.71 defeated by Longwood 14.10.94.

SENIORS

WITH numbers returning this week following injury and Illness the reserves went in aiming to bring home their second win of the season and after a fast start kicking three goals to one.

In the first qtr this looked likely but after qtr. time the longwood forwards were able to capitalise on some lazy defending by the towners to kick six goals to two and take a three goal buffer into the half time break. This margin remained for most of the day with the towners not able to claw there way back on the board

Final score: Violet Town: 10.5.65 defeated by Longwood 19.14. 128.

Best players: J.Doidge, N.Abley, J.Herring, R.Johnson, F.Weekes, B.McCarthy.

Goals: B.webster (five),R. Jennings (two), B.Mccarthy (two), J.Herring (one).

Euroa Football Netball Club commemorating historic 1964 Premiership victories

By SCOTT WATSON

THIS Saturday Euroa Football Netball Club once again invite all past players, officials and supporters to their annual EFNC Players Day, Saturday June 1st at the Memorial Oval as they take on old Waranga NorthEast rivals, Mansfield. This wonderful event is

always a great day of catching up with old friends, celebrating the club’s rich football and netball history, as well as cheering on the Magpie stars of today.

The major celebration will be the 60th anniversary of the club’s 1964 clean sweep, winning the seniors, reserves and third 18 premierships, along with recog-

nising many other Magpie achievements throughout the years.

All are invited into our clubrooms at half-time of the senior football game

(approx 3pm) to enjoy an afternoon tea, view a display of memorabilia and rarely seen photos from the early 1900s, and to hear from the guest speakers of the day.

RESERVE CHAMPIONS: Euroa’s chargers lead the way to one of three 1964 Premierships.

GOLDEN GLORY: Captured in 1964, Euroa’s historic Senior team.

Bushrangers edge out Cannons in thrilling Under 18 Talent League clash

By DAN GODSMARK

IN a nail-biting finish at the Wangaratta Showgrounds on Saturday, the Murray Bushrangers Under 18 Talent League team scraped across the line by the narrowest of margins against the Calder Cannons.

The final score saw the Bushrangers narrowly triumph with a score of 9.7 (61) to the Cannons’ 6.9 (60).

The victory was crucial for the Bushrangers, who maintained their position within striking distance of the top of the ladder, now sitting sixth after six games.

This hard-fought win was marked by standout performances from Cohen Paul and Darby Wilson, whose contributions were vital in securing the win.

Cohen Paul was a force to be reckoned with in the mid-field, finishing the game with an impressive 16 possessions, eight marks, and five strong tackles.

His presence on the field was instrumental, providing the Bushrangers with both defensive stability and offensive drive.

Darby Wilson, though having fewer possessions, managed eight key touches and laid three important tackles, showcasing his determination and grit in the tight contest.

The game itself was a tense affair from start to finish.

The Bushrangers got off to a solid start, leading by five points at the end of the first quarter.

By halftime, they had extended their lead to 15 points, thanks to their accurate kicking and solid defense.

The Cannons fought back in the third quarter, closing the gap and setting up a thrilling final term.

In the fourth quarter, the Bushrangers managed to hold off a surging Cannons team, with the final minutes of the game the Bushrangers’ ability to maintain composure under pressure was key to their narrow victory.

Looking ahead, the Murray Bushrangers face a significant challenge next week as they prepare to take on the top-of-the-ladder Geelong Falcons at Highgate Reserve.

This upcoming match promises to be a cracking game, with the Bushrangers eager to prove themselves against the league leaders.

Saxon kicks eight as Euroa U16s overwhelms Alexandra

UNDER 10s By JASON WILLIAMSON

ON a beautiful Saturday morning for football the Euroa Under 10’s magpies welcomed the Nathalia Knights to Memorial Oval.

After a slow start last week a change in warm up preparations saw the young Magpies come out switched on and ready to play.

The first quarter was a tight tussle with both teams hitting the scoreboard and Euroa getting the upper advantage thanks to a strong mark in the forward pocket by Henry Williamson who went back on about a 45-degree angle and slotted Euroa’s second goal of the game.

The second quarter was another tight and even affair with both teams giving their all.

Some great individual pieces of play helped prevent certain goals from Nathalia.

Billy Harper being caught manning two players in the goal square managed to hold the ball up while help arrived from his teammates.

Hunter Sessions also managed to continue his chase through the midfield to get a hand on the Nathalia player as he was running into the forward line and put him off his kick resulting in a turnover.

At half time it was obvious that the large home ground crowd were watching a great game between two very even sides giving there absolute all.

The third quarter was another tight tussle but was full of highlights with Euroa getting a couple of nice goals thanks to a strong mark in the goal square by James Jackson.

Jasper Dunning also got his first goal for the day after gathering the ball while running away from goal he managed to turn back towards goals, break a couple of tackles and get back onto his trusty left foot to kick truly.

One of the greatest passages of play saw Euroa move the ball from their back line to the forward line by kicking and marking without Nathalia touching the ball.

Cody O’Bree managed to find Henry Williamson on the back flank who quickly moved the ball to Lenny Moore on the forward flank who then kicked quickly to Roy Burton who marked in the forward line.

Unfortunately, Roy wasn’t able to add to his goal tally and the passage of play was deserving of a goal.

Other highlights included Chayse Norman-Linke taking a beautiful chest mark to repel a Nathalia attack and Ted Jacotine having his best game by getting amongst the packs and clearing the ball from defence on numerous occasions.

Nathalia finished on top in the last quarter with the Euroa boys, having given their absolute all, being a bit out on their feet.

A couple of the bigger Nathalia boys stood up and had a great last quarter putting a couple of goals on the board while Euroa couldn’t manage to hit the scoreboard.

It wasn’t through lack of trying as the Euroa boys continued to chase and hunt the ball until the final siren.

The improvement each week is amazing to see and this week saw many great passages of play by moving the ball quicker than any other week as well as kicking and hitting open teammates.

Next week we head to Kialla Park for a Friday night blockbuster against the Shepp Notre Bears.

UNDER 12s

By CHRIS MACDERMID

EUROA Under 12’s played against Murchison-Toolamba on Saturday morning at Murchison which was an absolute cracking day for footy.

Euroa started well with most of

the play going our way and providing plenty of opportunity for our forwards.

Alex Burton, Levi Berry and Jaeger Saxon being the main drivers with Jake Hornby kicking his first goal and Harry Cannata also booting one for the quarter.

The following quarter went much the same way and it was our other players Harry Bennett, Slater O’Bree tackling hard and putting pressure on the opposition forwards.

At half time Euroa had a handy lead Euroa 4.1.25 Murch 1.2.8.

Coach Brett O’Bree rallied the troops and let our players know we still had another half of footy and the players didn’t let him down.

Will Harris having plenty of opportunity in front of goal but could not get rewarded kicking a minor score.

There were other contributors chasing the goals but inaccurate kicking saw Euroa kick a lot of points.

The end score Euroa 6.7.43 defeated Murchison-Toolamba 1.3.9.

Next weekend we see Euroa travel to Nathalia so let’s see plenty of parents and supports follow our great team of pies.

Go pies.

UNDER 16s

By DAN GODSMARK

HEADING into round two of the 2024 season, the Euroa Under 16s had a lot to play for.

Aiming to position themselves at the top of the ladder, they faced several unavailability’s and had to lend one of Alexandra’s players.

Playing with sixteen a side, Euroa was keen to make their mark in the away game.

Wasting no time, the Under 16s got to work.

Linking up with well-timed midfield runs, the forward line and

mids connected seamlessly.

Although not all shots on goal were accurate, the forwards were getting plenty of fresh opportunities.

When Alexandra managed to get the football into their forward line, Euroa remained unfazed, repelling the ball by switching the play and moving it with purpose.

At no stage did the team hog the ball, continually looking for each other and winning plenty of free kicks for being first to the football.

Bryce Ashcroft held his wing well, performing many team acts which will be crucial against stronger sides.

Eithan Saxon kicked a big bag of eight goals, finishing off the great work of his midfielders’ delivery.

Archie Wilson was lively across the half-forward line, and Ollie Robinson was on track for a big game before a clash with a teammate forced him to finish the game on the bench.

Aaron Van Den Berghe played his best game of the season, timing his taps to perfection for Jack Walters.

A few other notable mentions include Corey Cooper and Blade Johns, who both put their bodies on the line and played well.

Euroa ran away as eventual winners.

With a bigger game next week against Moama away, the Under 16s team will be looking to add more depth to the team.

EUROA 19.23.137 defeated ALEXANDRA 2.3.15.

Best players - Jack Walters, Archie Wilson, Ethan Saxon, Addison Godsmark, Aaron Van Den Berghe, Campbell Baker

Goals - Ethan Saxon (eight), Archie Wilson (four), Oliver Robertson (three), Campbell Baker (one), Jai McMillan (one), Jake Quinn (one) Jack Walters (one).

OLDEN OPPORTUNITY: Ollie Wilson was at his usual best.

SPREADING THE PLAY: Jack Walters, on his trusty left foot, ready to send the ball forward.

TOUGH CONTEST: Corey Cooper thrives in close quarters, getting the handball out.

SHOOTING STRAIGHT: Archie Wilson has been a pivotal player for the Under 16s.

STRAIGHTENING UP: Addison Godsmark provided his usual dash and carry off the backline. PHOTOS: Matt Mills

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RELIENTLESS PRESSURE: Jett Trotter applies intense pressure, aiding GVL in a narrow victory against Ovens and Murray.

Ellie Warnock leads GVL Netball success

By DAN GODSMARK

DEAKIN Reserve was the battleground for a thrilling day of interleague sports as the Goulburn Valley League (GVL) faced off against archrivals Ovens and Murray Football Netball League (O&M). The senior football teams provided an exciting match, with the GVL emerging victorious in a hard-fought contest and in the netball, the GVL girls took out the local derby. In the headline football match, the GVL senior team secured a win over the O and M with a final score of 8.15.63 to 6.6.48.

Despite limited prepara-

tion and having over double the amount of scoring shots, GVL coach Mark Lambourn praised his team’s unity and determination, stating, “How the boys rallied togetherconsidering only having a couple of training runs.

Dozen at each training session.

The boys band it together and passionate for each other.”

Lambourn also highlighted the contributions of Euroa players Jett Trotter and Max Gleeson, adding, “Both Max and Jett were fantastic, both very committed and played their part in winning the game.

Max played through the back line and rotated in the

midfield, Jett played his role in the forward line; his pressure acts up forward were instrumental.”

GVL co-coach Sam Reid highlighted the team’s adaptability, noting, “Had a few tweaks at half time and the group was really good to coach.”

The Under 18s football game saw the O and M team dominate, pulling away to win 11.8.74 against the GVL’s 7.4.46.

The efforts of Euroa players Mitchell Walters, Will Creevey, and Ryan Hill were notable as they represented the GVL in the game.

The senior netball game provided a silver lining for the GVFL as they edged out

Ovens and Murray in a tightly contested match, finishing 45 to 40.

Local standout Kellie Davidson earned Best on Court honors, with Euroa’s own Ellie Warnock coaching the GVL team.

When asked if it was tough putting together the team, Ellie said, “We’re fortunate to have played together before and in higher-level competitions, which helped us adapt to new instructions and gel as a team.”

She highlighted a key moment, stating, “One key moment was adjusting our combinations, particularly putting Mia Sudomirski at GS and Ellie Furmeister at GA, which opened up the

court and created great opportunities.”

Despite being down by five goals at one point, Ellie noted, “We felt we had the game in our hands.

We focused on solving errors, being patient, and making smarter decisions, which came together in the fourth quarter.”

Commenting on the Euroa girls representing GVL, Ellie said, “All the Euroa girls were fantastic.

Kellie Davidson, especially, took control of the game, directing play, creating turnovers, and steadying the team when needed.

Her Best on Court award was well deserved.”

Looking ahead, Ellie men-

tioned, “We’re taking it game by game, focusing on continual improvement.

Managing Liv Morris’s knee injury is a priority, and upcoming matches against Seymour and Mooroopna will be our biggest tests yet.”

Contributions from Euroa included Mia Sudomirski, Hollie Reid, and team manager Demi Walker. In the Under 15s netball match, GVL was defeated by O and M, with a final score of 36 to 49.

Although Avie Hill and Ruby Fowler were selected in the squad, neither played in the match.

In the Under 17s, GVL also faced defeat, with O and M winning 64 to 44.

MR UTILITY: Max Gleeson seamlessly transitioned from midfield to the backline.

UNFAZED: Mia Sudomorski soaks up the pressure during the Ovens and Murray clash.

BEST ON COURT: Kellie Davidson’s exceptional performance saw her dominate the court, orchestrating turnovers and delivering passes to her goalers. PHOTOS: Dale Mann

SETTING UP: Hollie Reid prepares herself for a shot on goal.