SAVING THE VAN’S VERANDAH
More generations will enjoy historic hotel
The historic Vandenberg Hotel verandah will be here for future generations.
Behind the scaffolding that’s enclosed the Court Street venue over the past week or so, critical work has been taking place.
Now Kevin and Colleen Gunn are more excited than ever about the possibilities for the future of its iconic - not to mention rare - verandah.
“We’ve worked from the foundation up, giving the hotel stability, and it’s returning ever so close to its true character,” Mr Gunn said this week.
“We now see the possibility of drinks and canapes up here on the balcony for small gatherings.
“Since we’ve reopened the doors and worked on refreshing the hotel this will be the first real summer it gets its chance to showcase itself.”
The two-storey hotel was built in the late 1860s and the verandah features beautiful wrought iron and cypress beams - but the key support beams were more than 160 years old.
Through Acheson’s, the Gunns were able to source replacement beams from a Queensland mill so they could resecure the roof and keep the heritage facade intact.
The decorative support posts remain, and the wrought iron will all be put back in place.
This project has become particularly meaningful to the Gunns, as they’ve seen since reopening the hotel just how many people stand on their corner to photograph the historic
Town Hall - especially when it’s lit up for special events.
“It’s not until you’re actually standing on the balcony you feel the significance of the history all around,” Mr Gunn said.
Colleen and Kevin Gunn are fixing the historic Vandenberg Hotel balcony.
Olivia Holland enjoyed success in the horse ring events on Saturday morning, and was sashed Eugowra Show’s 2024 Young Woman in the afternoon. Olivia is a life-long local who is following in her mum and dad’s footsteps with her involvement in the Show. She has looked forward to being able to enter the Young Woman Competition, and is working toward a career in training horses and riders.
■ New Show life members page 5, the Show in pictures page 9.
OLIVIA SASHED YOUNG WOMAN
What’s on in and around Forbes
SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
September 27 - October 11
Check out the Forbes Youth Action Team’s facebook page for exciting ativities for the kids to do in the school holidays. There will be movie nights/ afternoons, slime, BMX and dance/acro workshops, safe driver and first aid courses and of course drop in sessions. There will be something for everyone to enjoy!
TENNIS COACHING
School holidays
There will be two weeks of tennis coaching by Peter Clifton available during the school holidays. The main aim is for everyone to have fun in a healthy and safe environment while learning how to play tennis. The clinic is open to all children ages 5 to 15. Places are limited contact Peter in 0403 335 205 or message via facebook at Peter Cliftons tennis coaching before Friday 27.
FORBES FARMERS’ MARKETS
Saturday, September 28
The monthly Forbes Farmers Markets is on this weekend. Browse the markets in Victoria Park from 8am-12pm.
PARKES OPEN GARDENS
Sunday, September 29
Parkes Racecourse, on the Eugowra Road, will be buzzing from 9.30am so you can browse the markets, find morning tea or lunch, and get your wristband and directions for the day’s gardens.
CANOLA CUP
Monday, October 7
At the Eugowra Showground from 12pm you will be treated to harness Racing at its best! On offer alongside the action packed racing will be the hotly contested fashions on the field, live music, market stalls, mini trots, horse drawn carriage rides and so much more. Don’t miss out on this popular free event.
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH AGM
Wednesday, October 9
The 2024 Annual General meeting of Forbes Neighbourhood Watch Inc will be held at the Vandenberg Hotel at 6.30pm. The September monthly meeting will also be held that evening.
FORBES SMALL BUSINESS NETWORK NIGHT
Tuesday, October 1
The Forbes Business Chamber will be holding a network night for small businesses at Club Forbes from 6pm to 8pm. The evening will feature guest
speakers and provide a networking opportunity. This event is open to Members and Non Members of The Forbes Business Chamber. This is a free ticketed event. Register at 123tix.
ROTARY IPOMOEA MARKETS
Saturday, October 12
Everything from hens to garlic, fresh coffee to soap, Rotary Ipomoea club stall and a great variety of loacla stalls and hand made goods from 8am to 12:30pm at Lion’s Park along Lake Forbes.
FORBES GOES PURPLE FOR DV
Tuesday, October 15
Binaal Billa is holding a Purple Day to show support and empower the Forbes Community for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. All community members and services are encouraged to participate. Register by October 10!
LADIES NIGHT
Thursday, October 17
It’s ladies night at Acheson’s Mitre 10! Get ready for a fun-filled evening of DIY projects, home improvement tips, and exclusive deals. Three tradies will be auctioned off on the night including a plumber, a painter and a builder with all money raised going to the Mcgrath Foundation. This is a fully catered event, make sure to RSVP via eventbrite.com.au.
TEDDY BEAR PICNIC
Saturday, October 19
Join the Forbes Youth Action Team for a beary special day at the Forbes Shire Council Teddy Bears Picnic! Bring your favourite teddy and your little ones for a fun-filled morning in Lions Park from 10am to 1pm. There will
be games, entertainment, and lots of activities for the little ones.
TRUNDLE PINK RIBBON NIGHT
Friday, October 18
Head out to the Trundle Golf Club for an awesome night of prizes, raffles, the famous auction and lots of laughs all while raising money towards a cancer free future.
TRUNDLE ABBA FESTIVAL
Saturday, October 19
Let’s celebrate 50 years of Waterloo with the biggest and best Trundle ABBA Festival yet at Berryman Oval, Trundle! Featuring Bjorn Again, Furnace and the Fundamentals, Disco Revolution, DJ Diggz and Adante Adante Choir. Tickets on sale now: bit. ly/TrundleABBAtickets2024
Journalists
Vaccine call as region records 600 whooping cough cases
NSW Health has urged people in close contact with babies to get vaccinated against whooping cough with infections on the rise across the State
More than 600 cases have been reported in Western NSW Local Health District this year, the highest since 2011.
The latest NSW Health Respiratory Surveillance Report shows notifications of whooping cough are at their highest level since 2016, with over 12,000 cases reported from January to September 2024.
NSW Health’s Director of Communicable Diseases Dr
Christine Selvey said vaccination in pregnancy is very important to help protect newborn babies who are most at risk of serious illness from whooping cough.
“Free whooping cough vaccines are available for all pregnant women. Pregnant women are recommended to be vaccinated between 20 and 32 weeks of every pregnancy as this enables whooping cough antibodies to be transferred to their unborn baby,” Dr Selvey said.
“Parents and carers should ensure all children are vaccinated on time, especially in the first six months of life.
“It’s also important all peo-
ple in contact with newborn babies have had a pertussis vaccine within the previous 10 years. People aged 5 years and over can receive pertussis vaccination from GPs, pharmacist immunisers, and Aboriginal medical services.
“While notifications are increasing in all age groups, cases are highest in school aged children. NSW Health works with the Department of Education and the early childhood education sector, to increase awareness and provide information to families and staff about the importance of vaccination, early diagnosis and treatment.”
People should be aware of
the signs and symptoms of whooping cough including: Whooping cough starts like a cold with a blocked or runny nose, sneezing, a mild fever and an occasional cough.
Coughing bouts can worsen and be followed by vomiting, choking or taking a big gasping breath which causes a “whooping” sound. The cough can last for many weeks and can be worse at night.
Some newborns may not cough at all but stop breathing completely and turn blue. Other babies have difficulties feeding or they can choke and gag.
Older children and adults may just have a mild cough that doesn’t go away. In adults the cough commonly lasts 5-7 weeks, sometimes longer.
People with symptoms should contact their GP early and follow their treatment advice and the standard advice to avoid spreading infection to others.
After five days of treatment with appropriate antibiotics people with whooping cough are no longer infectious but without proper treatment they will remain infectious for 21 days. If given early, antibiotics can reduce the duration of symptoms. Antibiot-
ics are rarely needed if it has been 3 weeks since cough onset.
Call healthdirect on 1800 022 222 if you or your child are unwell and you’re not sure where to go, healthdirect is free and available 24 hours a day, 7 days. A nurse will answer your call, ask some questions and connect you with the right care. If you or your child’s situation is life-threatening, please call Triple Zero (000) or present to your nearest emergency department immediately. For more information on whooping cough, visit the NSW Health website.
Lions’ incredible work in the spotlight
LIONS are pretty incredible. Their work to support children’s cancer research, to screen children for vision problems, and distribute millions of dollars in disaster relief through our region were all in the spotlight as Forbes hosted the Lions District Convention.
Lions from across District N4, comprising 44 clubs from Tumbarumba in the south to Bourke in the north, and east to the Blue Mountains, enjoyed Forbes hospitality at the Golf Club for their 2024 gathering.
It was a time to learn about all that Lions clubs, with their fundraising efforts like the humble sausage sizzle, achieve together.
Theresa Taylor from Young was one the weekend’s featured speakers, and more than happy to share her family’s incredible story, with gratitude to the Aus-
tralian Lions Childhood Cancer Research Foundation.
Theresa’s son Harry was only 14, and not experiencing any real symptoms, when he was diagnosed with an 8cm brain tumour.
After surgery, his family learned it was a Glioma Stage 4 brain cancer, and although he had radiation and chemotherapy a new tumour grew within three months.
“That means it was a super aggressive cancer,” Theresa explained.
The family was told they had exhausted treatment options but weren’t about to give up.
They found a research oncologist who took a specimen of Harry’s tumour to Germany so they could examine it to identify potential treatments.
That team referred them on to Austria where researchers
were in the early stages of developing a treatment for the gene they’d found.
“We signed our lives away and they agreed to let us have it,” Theresa said.
“It was incredibly expensive, it was two tablets a day, $130,000 for 30 days.
“The hospital funded the first round, then we got sponsors and bits and pieces to sponsor it, and it bloody worked. We’re three years cancer free.”
Today Harry is in Year 12 at school and his family remains incredibly grateful to everyone - including Lions and their Australian Lions Childhood Cancer Research Foundation - who was involved.
It’s just one of the projects our community supports when they support Lions.
Lions District N4 have provided nearly half a million
dollars in flood relief in the past few years, local Lion Peter Bright said. It began with replacing white goods, then household furniture for those whose homes were flooded.
That followed $5.5 million in drought relief provided to the district in the three harsh drought years.
Convention attendees also learned how to become involved in the Lion’s vision screening program: local Lions have been going into local schools to provide eye checks with as many as one in five children referred to an optometrist.
Mayor Phyllis Miller OAM welcomed attendees to Forbes, Member for Orange Philip Donato officially opened the convention, and Monica Wren from Forbes Family History Group gave an interesting insight into local history.
District Secretary Di Smith from Wagga with the two cakes to be auctioned at the dinner to raise funds for the Lions Club Adopt a Family foundation.
PHOTO: Jenny Kingham
Thirteen past District Governors gathered at the Forbes convention. PHOTO: Supplied
District Governor Ian Acret with Theresa Taylor, who shared the incredible story of her son’s cancer treatment. PHOTO: Supplied
District Governor Ian Acret of Forbes, First Vice District Governor Judy Ryan, Immediate Past District Governor Geoff Freudestein, District Governor 201 N1 Yvie Kearns, District Governor N3 Phillip Morley and Multiple District Youth Coordinator Toby Crawford.
PHOTO: Jenny Kingham
Boys to the Bush working to ease high school transition for students
By MADELINE BLACKSTOCK
THE joy of sports and music, all for the sake of keeping young people connected, was at the fore when Boys to the Bush hosted their community engagement day.
Students from around the region’s public schools participated in a fun-filled day hosted by the community based, not-for-profit charity.
Students from Forbes Public, Forbes North, St Laurence’s Parish School, Canowindra Public School, Eugowra Public, Bedgerabong Public, Condobolin Public and Trundle St Patrick’s Parish School came together at the local rugby oval for the big event, designed to ease the transition to high school.
Students were split into groups and rotated around to different activities.
Local community groups coordinated the stations including Forbes Shire Council, Rise Physiotherapy, Western Region Academy of Sports, Cricket NSW, Doug McKenzie (soccer) and Rabobank Forbes cooked 900 sausages supplied by Forbes Central Butchery with bread kindly donated from Forbes Woolworths.
Activity stations included totem tennis, soccer skills, cultural games, fitness and reflex testing and football activities.
All activities promoted physical health and taught essential life skills such as teamwork and sportsmanship.
Steve Bowen from Bowens Entertainment kept the high energy going throughout the day with fun dance breaks that everyone, even the teachers, enjoyed adding to the overall positivity and engagement of the event.
“Steve played a pivotal role in making the day a success with his infectious energy which resonated with everyone,” Boys to the Bush events administrator, Narelle Rodgers said.
The community engagement day was a celebration of community, engagement, mental health awareness and the joy of sports and music.
“We are thrilled to be hosting the Community Engagement Day, as it encapsulates the very essence of what Boys to the Bush stands for – engagement, respect, and community,” location manager at Boys to the Bush Tim West said.
“We believe that this event will empower students, instill a sense of belonging, and inspire them to actively participate in their communities.”
“These events wouldn’t happen without the invaluable contributions from the schools and community. Their presence, and enthusiasm played a crucial role in making the event a resounding success, even fighting off the rain,” Narelle added.
Steve Bowen from Bowens Entertainment got the party started and kept the energy high all day.
PHOTOS: Madeline Blackstock
Creativity, teamwork shine
By MADELINE BLACKSTOCK TEAM Aquanaughts and team
PapaBrocks are St Laurence’s Parish School’s most successful Tournament of Minds teams.
Teams of students from St Laurence’s Parish School have been competing in the Tournament of Minds for six years and this year both teams walked away from the regional competition with awards.
Tournament of Minds involves teams of students working collaboratively to problem solve.
The team of students are required to solve demanding, open ended challenges from one of four disciplines and then have six weeks to plan and create their solution without any help from anyone outside of the group of students.
The four disciplines include the arts, STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), language literature and social science.
Both St Laurence’s teams chose the arts where their challenge was to pick a local legend and act out their life.
This challenge required research before developing a creative interpretation where students had the opportunity for artistic expression in the form of dance, song, musical instruments, theatre and all forms of visual arts.
Team Aquanaughts chose Dr Glenn Pereira as their local legend.
“We acted three main things that happened in his life. One being when he tried to get into Uni, his wedding and his first time delivering a baby,” Aquanaughts team member Seb Bernardi said.
“I liked when we performed because it was six weeks of hard work and it was just so good to perform it and get a result,” Seb added. Aquanaughts were awarded with
second place honours which is quite an achievement for this very competitive tournament.
The judges awarded the team extra points based on their humour and costumes.
Team PapaBrocks were required to pick two local legends and they decided on Tony Bernardi and Nedd Brockmann.
For their performance the team
St Laurence's Tournament of Minds team members Aria Bernardi, Addison Howe, Molly Betland, Lila Walsh, Brooke Matthews, Danielle Hornery, Flynn Acheson, Seb Bernardi, Toby Dawes, Frances Pereira, Vindi Madduma Patabendige, Isobel Hoey, Harrison Ryan and Leo Sheather.
was awarded the Spirit of TOM.
“We got the Spirit of TOM Award because of our technical difficulty and how we got over it. We also added everybody’s ideas,” PapaBrocks team member Brooke Matthews said.
Team PapaBrocks strengths were their use of multimedia and language as they incorporated a video and students even had to learn Italian.
All students learnt new skills whether it was learning Italian, learning how to sew as the students had to make all their costumes by themselves or even working as a team.
For Brook, it was the local legends who inspired them who also showed them perseverance and not giving up.
“Both teams did really well, we’ve done this for the last six years and these two teams have been the most successful which is really cool,” St Laurence’s Tournament of Minds coordinator Jessica Eijkman said.
“They have the Spirit of TOM and a second place with honours which is amazing because it is very competitive, there were lots of people there and lots of schools and they did really really well.”
Students, from years 3 to 6, said they enjoyed spending time with other students, developing their team work skills and seeing everyone’s creativity.
Students also agreed that they are very lucky that get to take part of this tournament in their school and they couldn’t have done it without Mrs Eijkmen.
“It was a very fun six weeks, these guys were amazing,” Mrs Eijkmann said.
“I actually cried when they performed because I was so proud of everyone.”
Life memberships honour service to Eugowra Show
THREE ladies who have given more than 150 years in combined service to the Eugowra Show have been honoured with life membership.
Shirley Heinzell, Daphne Thompson and Judy Smith were acknowledged at the official opening on Saturday, by President Sean Haynes.
“When we think about volunteers and the importance of being able to hold a successful show, the ladies that we have in front of us are a testament to that
ongoing dedication and service that they have provided to the Eugowra Show Society,” Mr Haynes said.
With involvement in the show dating back to 1958, Mr Haynes said between them the three had given more than 150 years of volunteer service to this wonderful community event.
“The roles they have held over their time of involvement include stewards and chief steward for various pavilion sections including art, flowers, junior art and
needlework through to being assistant secretaries and overseeing show publicity,” Mr Haynes said.
The humble recipients acknowledged their surprise and said it was a privilege to be involved.
“It’s so good that everyone comes back each year, thank everyone for supporting the show,” Mrs Smith said.
“It’s wonderful to see the look on children’s faces when they come and see their exhibits.”
President Sean Haynes congratulates life members Shirley Heinzel, Daphne Thompson and Judy Smith. PHOTO: Jenny Kingham
Saving the Van’s iconic verandah
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“Viewing the 1800s Town Hall, the two churches, the Post Office and court house with the town’s Victoria Park and memorials is unmatched.
“You could have an October light show on these buildings and showcase them along with a few other historic buildings.”
He concedes he and Colleen never imagined themselves in the hospitality industry, but revitalising The Van is a strong legacy they’re proud to give back to Forbes.
With other historic hotels in the town now seeing a change of purpose, Kev, Colleen and their boys believed The Van should have a final chance to be a pub - a place of community gatherings, a big part of the community.
It’s been a challenge, but it’s a strong legacy they’re proud to give back to Forbes.
Hotel’s place in history
The verandah of the Vandenberg Hotel has so much more than a good view of our heritage square, it has a solid place in our local history.
Forbes Shire Council’s digital heritage trail features the venue, its story researched and told by Rob Willis OAM in the video now online at www. forbes.nsw.gov.au/community/heritage/heritage-trail/
When Jewish merchant Levy Vandenberg came to Forbes in the early 1860s Forbes was a goldrush town, and the Court House Hotel he purchased in 1861 a small wooden building.
The two-storey venue we know today was built later that century, and was at the heart of Forbes as it grew.
Many important events were held there and distinguished guests visited.
Then NSW Governor, Sir Robert Duff, stayed in 1893 and wrote a warm report about the experience.
Then Premier, to become Father of Federation, Sir Henry Parkes enjoyed
The Van’s hospitality and even addressed local crowds from the balcony as reported in the Daily Telegraph of the day.
Poet Henry Kendall, best known for his classic poem, Bellbirds, was on a rhyming tour of the Central West in 1882 and left his compliments.
Over the years The Van, as it became known, had its ups and downs, surviving the years of 6 o’clock closing. SP Bookies also operated from the back parlour of the hotel before the days of legalised gambling.
The occupants strongly resisted a push to remove the beautiful verandahs in the 1960s, and thanks to this current work they’ll be around for years to come.
Vandenberg’s Court House Hotel in the 1880s.
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Pink Ribbon night is back
Trundle Pink Ribbon night is back again for its ninth year and it is one not to miss.
Features of this year’s fundraising night will be hearing from local Peak Hill girl Erin O’Leary who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and the shaving of Brendon Keep’s dreadlocks.
Trundle Pink Ribbon night is hosted by local Trundle girls Carolyn Keep and Debbie Veale and started when Carolyn was diagnosed with breast cancer.
“In our little town of Trundle there is just so many women diagnosed with some form of cancer and many women in our town were also diagnosed around the same time as me. I wanted to give back and that’s what we have done,” she said.
This fantastic night is an incredible and heart-warming event that includes raffles, an auction and live music while promoting awareness of women’s cancers and raising money in the fight for a cancer free future.
So far the event has raised more than $150k and last year’s event saw an incredible 800-plus people through the doors.
“This year we are featuring a beautiful young lady from Peak Hill, Erin O’Leary, who was diagnosed with breast cancer this year,” Caroline said.
Carolyn’s son will be shaving off his dreadlocks on the night to raise money for a cancer free future.
There will be a holiday up for auction again, generously donated.
Local man, Rob Hellyer, will be back again working his magic auctioneering.
“It’s a beautiful event, the whole town gets involved, all of the auctioned items are donated from our locals and the club sponsors the raffles,” Carolyn said.
The Trundle Pink Ribbon Night will be held on Friday, October 18 at Trundle Golf Club, the night before the ABBA Festival.
If you can’t attend you can donate to the Trundle Pink Ribbon 2024 Cancer Council fundraising page.
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Kevin Gunn with the builders at work to restore the verandah of the Vandenberg Hotel.
RIGHT: A top photo of AJ
“Bull” Gunn, a great supporter of the community and another family connection to the venue.
PHOTO: Supplied Kev Gunn
Colleen and Kev Gunn are excited about the future for the restored Vandenberg balcony.
TOP RIGHT: Levy
Carolyn Keep with her son Brendon Keep who will be shaving off his dreads to raise money for the Cancer Council.
PHOTO: Supplied
One of the exciting discoveries has been the incredible old stables at the back of The Van, now revealed and popular as the Stable Bar. PHOTO: Supplied
Classmates reconnect 50 years on
THERE were memories to be shared and years to catch up on when former Forbes High students got together for a milestone reunion on the weekend.
The year group who started first form in 1971 and attended the high school through to 1974 and 1976 got together over the weekend of September 21 and 22.
Attendees returned from all over the State as well as Victoria and Queensland for the occasion.
They enjoyed a meet and greet at the Forbes Inn Friday night, dinner at the Bowlie Saturday evening, and had the opportunity to tour the school on Sunday.
Annette Selwood, Heather Brown, Robert and Judy Madden, Julie and Patrick Allen.
Jenny McInerney, Wayne Davis, Geoff McInerney and Neil Williams enjoying the Forbes High reunion.
Julie and Bradley Duggen, Cathy Coles-Kimble and Rob Kimble catching up at the Bowlie.
RIGHT: Teacher Mark Harrison with Max, Marg Willmott, Lyn Ford, Butch Wooldridge, Stephen Hodge and Glen Wode.
PHOTOS: Renee Powell
Charges laid over wool theft
A man will face court in October following an investigation into the alleged theft of four bales of merino wool from a property near Alectown earlier this year.
Four bales of AAA Merino wool were reported stolen from the property in May this year, the NSW Police Rural Crime Prevention Team said in a statement published to social media.
An investigation by the Rural
Crime Investigators from Parkes resulted in four bales of wool being recovered.
On September 21, a 20-yearold Parkes man was arrested in Parkes in relation to this theft and conveyed to the Parkes Police Station.
He was later charged with two counts of break, enter, and commit serious indictable offence and two counts of receiving stolen
Plenty on the agenda for Eugowra VIEW Club
By JUDY SMITH
EUGOWRA VIEW Club
September meeting was held in the CWA Rooms with lunch delivered from The Fat Parcel.
Guest speaker for the day was Judd McKenna who gave a very informative and interesting account of his life and how he and wife Tracy came to live in Eugowra.
A vote of thanks and presentation was made to Judd by Vicki Crow.
Topics discussed during the meeting included:
(1) Scope fashion parade will be held in Autumn 2025
(2) (2) Blue Illusion shopping day 19th September in Orange
(3) Nationjal Office August mailout. Anti Poverty Week, Resolutions, National Convention, Sapphire Awards.
Acknowledgement of Change of Venue for September meeting.
(4) Elizabeth Birch thank you letter for attending the gathering in Parkes.
(5) Parkes VIEW Cloub invitation for their birthday party in September.
(6) Learning for Life thank you for gift vouchers and information on sponsorship changes.
(7) Reports from Publicity Officer in addition to Program Officer, Learning for Life and Delegate
(8) Raffle was won by Lesley Smith
(9) Birthday cards to Elaine Cheney and Andy Langfield.
(10) The next meeting will be at the home of Janine Gibby on October 21.
This will include a picnic lunch, historic tour with Janine as the guest speaker.
RIGHT: Guest speaker was Judd McKenna and Vicki Crowe gave a vote of thanks. PHOTO: Supplied
property, police said, and granted conditional bail to appear before the Parkes Local Court on October 10.
Police urge community members to report rural crime as soon as possible to your local police on 6862 9999.
If you have any information that relates to rural crime, please contact Crime Stoppers NSW on 1800 333 000.
News from Sunshine Corner
HI to all our Sunshine Club members,
Our Summer stock is now available on our shelves at normal prices.
We still have our sale on ladies winter wear (excluding formal wear and coats) and children’s wear.
Our library of books is very extensive at the moment with prices for Mills and Boon at 20c each, Westerns at $1 each and the rest 50 cents to $2.
These books are changing weekly so a big thank you for your donations.
We have bags of rags available for $8 per bag. Please ask the volunteers for help.
Please if you have any donations of furniture, or larger items that you could like to donate, it would be preferable to deliver it during our open hours 9am to 3.30pm Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
If unable to deliver during opening hours please contact us on our after hours number, displayed in the front window, to arrange a convenient time for delivery to the shop.
Our next monthly meeting is on October 4 at 10am in our Op Shop in Templar Street.
Our Christmas raffle is displayed in our shop front window.
We have a Christmas stocking full of toys, and second prize is a six-place Christmas dinner set plus glasses and tablecloths.
Tickets are $1 each and only available at our op shop in Templar Street.
Our birthday book is open for the next couple of weeks with Frog Puddles, Marko’s Wayne, Lulla, Marko’s Wayne’s Jodi, Marko’s Wayne’s Lucia, Marko’s Danny’s Luke, Pommy John, Wendy Woo and Sunny Top.
Enjoy your day.
Till next time, stay safe, Reenie
Police have recovered allegedly stolen wool. PHOTO: NSW Police
It takes a community to make great Show
MAKING a great show is a community effort and Eugowra Show Society president Sean Haynes acknowledged all those who contributed to a wonderful 2024 event on Saturday.
Sponsors, volunteers, everyone who supports the Show in some way is part of its success.
“Thank you to every entrant: your participation is what makes the Eugowra Show really special,” Mr Haynes said.
“On behalf of the committee, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the entire community for your incredible support.
“Your generosity through financial contribution, volunteering, or other forms of assistance, is invaluable.
“We wish to thank sponsors and supporters so we can continue to offer an entertaining and engaging event for everyone at minimal cost. Thank you for helping make this possible.”
GIVIT again provided free membership to cover entry to the Show for locals, and the Show Society was thrilled to be able to provide ride tickets to local children to give them more opportunities to make fun filled memories.
Everyone played their part in success of 109th Eugowra Show
Major prize recipients acknowledged at the official opening were:
Miss Teenager: Ella Rosser
Miss Junior Young Woman: Ingrid Smith
Miss Tiny Tot: Georgie Duff Master Stockman: Gus Fren
Eugowra Show was officially opened by Paris Cappel, passionate young professional in the ag sector and runner up 2023 AgShows Land Sydney Young Woman competition.
jackaroo:
Most successful pavilion exhibitor: Cindy Hardy
Most successful junior pavilion exhibitor: Elsie Noble
Highest number of pavilion entries: Under 12s Elsie Noble; 12-18 years Belle Moxey.
Judges Jonathon Tink of Orange and Jono Nichols of Harden with Hugh Gain of Wellington, part of the Kinross Cattle Team, who was chosen to receive a free ticket to the Southern Breeders camp.
Red Bend Catholic College student Summer Baker with Righttime Becky.
Major prize winners Olivia Holland, Ingrid Smith, Ella Rosser, Bell Moxey, Cindy Hardy, Charlie Chittick, Bourke Smith (front) Elsie Noble, Georgie Duff and Gus Fren.
PHOTO: Jenny Kingham
Hunter McMillan with Tiger and Will Tandy with Jess, ready for the Dog Jump.
Ian and Julie Edenborough of Newcastle who are staying in Forbes with the Bush Trackers.
Jessica and Abigail Bloomfield of Gooloogong.
Wool judges Darrin Kopp, Steve Chester and Stuart Muller.
Georgie and Clair Duff with their wool entry.
Caitlin and Bethany Eagles of Forbes.
Junior
Charlie Chittick and Bourke Smith
An icon of Australian science
A world-famous facility, now on the National Heritage List, stands proud in NSW’s Central West region. Murriyang, CSIRO’s Parkes radio telescope, is 20 kilometres north of Parkes, at CSIRO’s Parkes Observatory on Wiradjuri Country.
The striking telescope at the heart of the observatory, owned and operated by Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, is a cuttingedge instrument used by astronomers all over the world. It has also had a key role in many space missions, most famously the Apollo 11 Moon landing and star of the movie The Dish.
Information on all this and so much more can be found
at the observatory’s visitor centre. The centre caters for those curious about radio astronomy, space technologies, as well as the accomplishments made with this icon of Australian science.
The centre features a 3D theatre, interactive exhibits, informative displays and an incredible close-up view of the world-class telescope.
Take a moment’s break from your travels with some out-of-this-world souvenir
shopping, a playground for the little ones and picnic areas. Entrance to the visitor centre is free. Opening hours are from 8.30am to 5.00pm (including the public holiday 7th October) during NSW school holidays.
Improving on-farm biodiversity
By MARG APPLEBEE
CENTRAL WEST LACHLAN LANDCARE
A big thanks to those who have already registered for our Improving On Farm Biodiversity workshops in Parkes and Forbes. Josh Frappell from The Regenerative and Kate Nixon of Macrocarpa Landscapes will deliver two workshops in Parkes and Forbes on October 3 and 4.
We will also have free tubestock available to attendees and copies of Dirt to Soil by Gabe Brown and For the Love of Soil by Nicole Masters.
Josh will be talking about ways to increase biodiversity, whilst also improving soil health and profitability and Kate will be giving us the local perspective on landscape management and transforming your outdoor spaces.
Importantly, one concept works in with the other to increase biodiversity and make our spaces wonderful places to live and work.
The Regenerative is an environmental
consultancy firm, focused on ecosystem regeneration.
Their passion is landscape rehabilitation, regenerative agriculture, soil health and environmental stewardship which they implement through various regenerative practices.
Kate, who many of you would know locally, has just started her own business Macrocarpa Landscapes, and can provide insight into designing sustainable gardens using native plants that can be used and enjoyed by the whole family.
We will also be joined by a representative from our partner, the Biodiversity Conservation Trust (BCT).
The first workshop will be based at the Central West Lachlan Landcare office at Kelly Reserve on Thursday, October 3 between 9.30am and 2.30pm.
The second workshop will be held in the beautiful setting of Duncan’s Retreat in Forbes on Friday, October 4 between 9.30am and 2.30pm.
Both of these events are fully catered for and an RSVP is essential via Stickytickets or contact Marg Applebee on 0418 611 053 or cwlllandcare@gmail.com
These events are possible thanks to the shared work of the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust and Landcare NSW under the Private Land Conservation Matters project. Protecting biodiversity on private lands also plays a vital role in maintaining ecological balance, improving land productivity, and enhancing water quality, all of which directly benefit both the landowners and the broader community.
Private Land Conservation Matters (PLCM) is Stage 2 of Landcare NSW’s partnership program with the BCT, building on the success and lessons learned from the 2020-22 Project, including increased awareness of the BCT’s roles and responsibilities amongst the Landcare community.
For further information, please go to www.centralwestlachlanlandcare.org, social media or contact Marg on 0418 611 053.
the
Wide selection of mutton lifts $15
MONDAY’S
CATTLE SALE
Yarding 1553 (up 177)
There was a slight increase in numbers and the overall quality improved, with more runs of feeder steers.
Trade cattle were well supplied, along with some wellfinished heavy steers and bullocks and there were 385 cows.
All the usual buyers were operating, selling to a firm to slightly softer market.
Prime yearlings to suit the trade sold from 330c to 365c/ kg.
Medium weight feeder steers were a few cents better, making from 370c to 416c/kg, and the heavy weights were price unchanged, ranging from 350c to 375c/kg.
Strong demand for heifers from the feedlot buyers resulted in price gains of 15c, topping at 360c/kg.
Heavy grown steers were a few cents cheaper, selling
from 330c to 360c, and grown heifers were also cheaper, making from 290c to 335c/kg. Cows were up to 12c cheaper.
Lighter 2 scores made from 155c to 230c, and heavy secondary types sold from 240c to 290c/kg.
Heavy prime cows averaged 317c/kg.
The best heavy weight bull to process reached 292c/kg.
TUESDAY’S SHEEP SALE
Yarding 38,400 (down 3550)
Lamb numbers eased and the quality was a little plainer.
Around 9100 new season lambs were offered and the quality was back with a few lots starting to dry while heavy weights were slightly heavier with more around 26 to 27kg.
Old lambs were best represented by heavy weights and extra heavy lambs were very
scarce, trade weights were mixed and lighter weights were limited.
Merino lambs also had a slip in quality with fewer light and trade weights of-
fered and the heavy weights were not in the big runs of last week.
The market sold to softer trends with most of the lambs firm to $5 cheaper
and light and trade Merinos were $10 cheaper and heavy weights around firm.
New season trade weights sold from $173 to $210 and ranged from 780c to 830c/kg on most.
Heavy weights were firm selling from $202 to $242/ head.
Old trade weights ranged from $152 to $196/head and averaged 760c/kg.
Lambs 24 to 26kg sold between $181 to $213/head and heavy weights to 30kg $205 to $242/head averaging 770c to 800c/kg cwt.
Merino trades sold from $118 to $169/head averaging 650c/kg and heavy weights reached $198/head.
Mutton numbers were similar and the quality improved with more medium and heavy mutton.
Prices lifted $15 to $20/ head across a wide selection of mutton.
to $20
Medium weight ewes sold from $52 to $92/head and heavy crossbreds $96 to $149/ head.
Merino ewes reached $140/ head and most of the mutton sold in the range of 320c to 360c/kg cwt.
FROM MLA’S NATIONAL LIVESTOCK REPORTING AGENCY
FRIDAY’S PIG SALE
A smaller yarding of sows saw firm prices on last sale. Bacon again were in short supply with prices dearer by $10 to $20 mainly on the better quality pigs.
Pork numbers were similar to last sale with quality a little plainer, prices dropped $20 to $30 per head.
Suckers numbers increased but prices slipped $5 to $10 per head mainly on the heavier types.
FROM VC REID SMITH LIVESTOCK
Josh Frappell from The Regenerative will be at
Improving On Farm Biodiversity workshops. PHOTO: Supplied
Mutton numbers were similar and the quality improved with more medium and heavy mutton. Prices lifted $15 to $20/ head across a wide selection of mutton. PHOTO: File
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6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.45 Border Security: International. 2.15 Catch Phrase. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 The 1% Club UK. 8.30 Australia’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. 9.30 Ambulance: Code Red. 10.30 The Latest: Seven News. 11.00 Chicago Fire. 12.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Outback Truckers. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Hustle & Tow. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 AFL Women’s. Week 6. Essendon v Sydney. 9.15 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 10.15 Late Programs.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.00 Space Invaders. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. 8.30 Human Error. 9.30 Million Dollar Murders. 10.40 9News Late. 11.10 Law & Order: Organized Crime. 12.00 Tipping Point. 1.00 Hello SA. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.05 Dance Boss. 2.35 Modern Family. 3.00 Around The World With Manu. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00 Glee. 6.00 Modern Family. 6.25 First Dates Australia. 7.30 First Dates UK. 8.35 Ramsay’s 24 Hours To Hell And Back. 10.35 First Dates Australia. 11.35 Late Programs.
5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 Big Bang. 9.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 12.30 Family Feud. 1.00 10 News First: Lunchtime. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Thank God You’re Here. 8.40 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. 9.10 NCIS. 10.10 10’s Late News. 10.35 The Project. 11.35 Late Programs. 6.00 Home Shopping. 8.00 NBL Slam. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 10.30 JAG. 12.30 Dr Phil. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.15 Evil. 12.15 Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Two And A Half Men. 1.30 King Of Queens. 2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier. 3.30 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 King Of Queens. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 Big Bang. 9.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. 2.00 Brush With Fame. 2.30 Back Roads. 3.00 Whale With Steve Backshall. 3.55 The Assembly. 4.40 Grand Designs. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. Final. 8.40 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. Final. 9.30 Planet America. 10.00 Would I Lie To You? 10.30 ABC Late News. 10.45 The Business. 11.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.40 Peter Rabbit. 6.05 Little J And Big Cuz. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.25 Doctor Who. 10.00 Merlin. 10.45 Fresh Off The Boat. 11.05 Speechless. 11.25 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 ER. 2.45 Doctor Who. 3.45 Fresh Off The Boat. 4.10 Would I Lie To You? 4.40 MythBusters. 5.30 Long Lost Family. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Not Going Out. 9.30 Mother And Son. 10.05 ER. 11.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Dateline. 2.30 Insight. 3.40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. 4.10 Treasures Of The Mediterranean Islands. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Portillo’s Andalucia. New. 8.25 Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar. 9.20 Four Years Later. New. 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Assembly. Final. 2.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. 2.30 Back Roads. 3.00 Whale With Steve Backshall. 4.00 The Assembly. 4.40 Grand Designs. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.
Catching A Killer. 11.35 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 My Impossible House. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Grace. 10.30 Late Programs.
7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 MOVIE: The Operative. (2019) 10.40 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 News With Joe O’Brien. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World. 10.00 ABC Nightly News. 10.30 Planet America. 11.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.30 Hustle & Tow. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 AFL Women’s. Week 6. Melbourne v GWS Giants. 9.00 Air Crash Investigations: The Accident Files. 10.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.00 Journey To Europe. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Against The Wind. (1948) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 12.30 Family Feud. 1.00 10 News First: Lunchtime. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00
TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 The Young And The Restless. 1.55 As Time Goes By. 3.15 Antiques Roadshow. 3.45 MOVIE: Pool Of London. (1951) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. 8.40 Poirot. 10.50 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Ultimate Tag. 12.35 Dance Boss. 2.05 Take Me Out. 3.30 Modern Family. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00 Glee. 6.00 Modern Family. 6.25 First Dates Australia. 7.30 First Dates UK. 8.35 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. 10.35 First Dates UK. 11.35 Late Programs.
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD
4 Name a ballroom dance in 4/4 time (7)
8 Which term implies a resemblance to a finger (7)
9 To utterly forsake, is to do what (7)
10 What is often eaten in movie theatres (7)
11 Who were the Secret State Police of Nazi Germany (7)
12 Name a part of the eyeball (6)
14 What is a shooting star called (6)
18 Name the Russian Romantic composer, Aleksandr ... (7)
21 Which term also describes a white ant (7)
22 Which nuclear device produces radioactive isotopes (7)
23 What is an obscuration of light (7)
24 What is the contraction of a word by omitting one or more sounds from the middle (7)
DOWN
1 What is a device for fitting together parts having different sizes or designs (7)
2 Name the country of Omar Sharif (5)
3 Name a former Turkish empire (7)
4 What is a projecting rim, collar, edge, or the like (6)
5 Which items examine the interiors of persons (1-4)
6 To disseminate as from a centre, is to do what (7)
7 Name a classical ballroom dance (5)
13 Which term describes a tract of land (7)
15 What is a rare green variety of beryl, highly valued as a gem (7)
16 Who is a judge in certain games (7)
Letters A to Z have a number value. Some are shown in the right-hand cells. Create remaining values using clues in centre cells.
17 What is a dish served at dinner before the main course (6)
18 Name a renowned German tennis champion, ... Becker (5)
19 Which term means “the same” (5)
20 What are tale-bearers (5)
Find the following words in the grid. They may be read in any direction, even diagonally. Some letters are used more than once.
1 SOLATIUM
(a) A sundial (b) A short-lived bright outburst in the sun’s chromosphere
(c) Compensation for wounded feelings
2 ULTRONEOUS
(a) Prudish
(b) Spontaneous (c) In the future
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:
Desmond (abbr) (3)
Holds back (7)
Inheritable traits (5)
Lubricated (5) Make quiet (7) Roman Catholics (3) Snake (5)
Text: Oh My God (3) Victoria (abbr (3) Yields (5)
Classifieds
Notice of acceptance of a WHS undertaking under Part 11 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011
On 4 April 2023, a worker employed by a subcontractor undertaking maintenance work at Northparkes’ processing plant as part of a planned shutdown, used an angle grinder to cut and remove the top of a used 1,000 litre plastic intermediate bulk container (IBC), so that it could be used as a waste bin. During the process of cutting the IBC the worker was propelled back from the IBC and felt immense heat to the front of his body. The worker suffered burns on his arm and face.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development investigated the incident and subsequently alleged that Evolution Mining (Northparkes) Pty Ltd contravened section 32 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW) (WHS Act) by failing to comply with a health and safety duty under section 19(1) of the WHS Act.
This notice has been placed under the terms of a WHS undertaking and acknowledges acceptance of an undertaking, that is enforceable under the WHS Act, from Evolution Mining (Northparkes) Pty Ltd, ACN 164 997 317.
The undertaking requires the following actions:
• Development of a best practice procedure for the safe management, use, storage, transport, disposal and re-use of chemical IBCs based on a risk assessment of the lifecycle of chemical IBCs taking into account the requirements of Australian Standard 3780:2008 The storage and handling of corrosive substances;
• Development and delivery of an education package to workers at the Mine and to industry through 3 New South Wales based industry forums agreed with the Resources Regulator, to provide education in relation to the incident, the lessons learned from the incident, and the best practice procedure;
• Development and delivery of a behavioural based safety session for high risk contracting companies engaged through Northparkes to help build the skills and mindsets of leaders and team members for effective safety leadership and attitudes; and
• A donation of $50,000 to CareFlight, the local emergency response helicopter service which airlifted the injured worker to hospital.
The full undertaking and general information about enforceable undertakings is available at resourcesregulator.nsw.gov.au
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Locals dominate vets comp
Locals dominated the Lachlan Valley Veterans Golf Championship at West Wyalong last week winning the scratch events in all three grades.
Heading the West Wyalong trifecta was A grader Ben McCormack who shot a five over par 77 to win by three strokes from Condobolin’s Brad Hurley.
On a day where the blustery conditions proved testing for the 60 starters Anthony Archibald also known as the “Ungarie Butcher” just got home in B grade with an 82 off the stick one stroke clear from Forbes’ Greg Webb who was on song with his drives all day.
Craig “Snapper” Widows completed the scratch trifecta for the locals winning C grade with a tidy 89 off the stick for a one stroke win over Michael Hanlon from Condo.
In the handicap events Steve Uphill from Forbes won A grade with a nett 72, two clear of Warwick Steel from West Wyalong. Trevor Tulloch (WW) returned the best nett score of the day with a 69 ahead of Condo’s “Gutch” Taylor on 71 in B grade, while former Kiwi legend John Fowler flew the flag for Parkes with his 72 nett winning C grade by a stroke from John Lewis of West Wyalong.
In the stableford section Ben McCormick completed the double in A grade winning on a count-back from Brad Hurley. Both had 36 points.
B grade was also a thriller with Forbes’ Peter Barnes (38 points) the winner over Parkes’ Dale Stait (37).
C grade went to a count-back with the West Wyalong pair of Alex Maitland and Tony Glasgow scoring 34 points with Alex getting the decision.
The West Wyalong players completed a successful day when they won the teams points score (best three scores) with 113 points, followed by Condo and Forbes in second on 111, Parkes 107 and Grenfell 84.
Nearest-to-pin winners were: A grade - Ben McCormack third hole and Col Clarke (WW) 14th hole. B gradeGordon Richards (WW) third hole and Peter Mawhinney (Grenfell) 11th hole.
The ball sweep went to 34 points and ball winners from Parkes and Forbes were: Parkes - Dale Stait, John Fowler, Lex Hodges, Gordon Pritchard and Rob Staples; Forbes - Steve Uphill, Peter Barnes and Greg Webb.
This week the twin-towns competition returns with Parkes the host club. Registrations from 9.15am for a 10am shot-gun start.
Prior to presentations on Thursday a ‘short’ meeting of LV delegates was held with only a minor changes to the successful nature of the Lachlan Valley competition.
Of concern for players is that Grenfell will only host one round of their invitations days with this scheduled for the first half of the season, February- June. More on this in later issues.
From the BG scribe regarding the social Tuesday 12 hole comp where last week he reported 12 players fronted up to grass after last week enjoying the challenge of playing on sand green.
“Scores were congested with most players in the mid twenties with a couple showing their preference to grass over sand. Peter Scholefield looked good with 30 points before Barry Shine with two over par came in with 34 points.” was reported.
Tuesday 12 holes for everyone. What a way to start the day, a stroll in relaxing company with the much sought after coffee and chat to follow.
Be at the Pro Shop at 9am for the ball toss.
Captains claim victory in ladies golf challenge
By THE BIRDIE
Our results commence this week with Individual Stableford . sponsored by Bunnings in two divisions.
Within this match we had play for the Captain v President. The field was divided and this year the Captains with 311 claimed victory over the Presidents managing 303.
The Division 1 winner was Sally Crosby on c/b carding 33 over Heather Davidson.
Div 2 was a run away with Jill Cripps carding 37 points over runner up Jean Judge 33.
Ball sweep winners were Jean Judge, Heather Davidson, Sheena Gunn from Port Macquarie and Colleen Bratton.
Nearest to the pins were Colleen Venables on the 9th and Heather Davidson the 18th.
Thursday was the WDLGA finals day with play in Wellington.
Five ladies made the trip with Robin Lyell taking the runner up prize in the Spoon.
Saturdays ladies match was sponsored by the Evil Golfers.
Play for this trophy is a 3 person Ambrose.
Winners were the team of Wendy Simmons, Sharon Grierson and Carolyn Duncan.
The girls carded 65.83 from next best the Evil Golfers themselves carding 67.
Ball sweep went to Jennifer Fletcher, Debbie Tilley and Jenny Hubbard.
Nearest to the pins went to Sharon Grierson on the 9th and Jenny Hubbard on the 18th.
Matches on offer this upcoming week include on Saturday September 28, the Blow Financial services sponsored Individual Stableford with play in two divisions and Wednesday October 2 the Hair with Style sponsored individual Stableford in two divisions.
Low scores in par event
BySHORT PUTT
On Saturday the Mens competition was an Individual Par event, with participants eager to use the sparkling weather to enhance their game. The field of 61 did produce some scintillating scores.
This event, sponsored by Everest Auto Repairs, seems to not reward brilliant scoring on individual holes but instead provide spoils to a consistently good approach.
Ultimately it was a ‘Double D’ show for the eventual winners.
The Div-1 was won by Niel Duncan with a scintillating performance.
He got off to a good start with a couple of ‘pluses’ and held his good form to turn at 3-under. He had a mediocre start to the back-9 but played very well through to the finish ultimately end on +5.
The runner-up was Alf Davies started badly and then struggled to get back into form. His front-9 was not pleasant but at the same time not disastrous.
However he found good form on the back-9 and ‘sailed’ home with a final score of +2.
The Div-2 was also won by a ‘D’. This time it was Matty Duke, playing alongside Dad Phil and brother Timmy. His round had only one blemish on it, that being a ‘miss’ on the 15th hole, but otherwise it was steady stuff to produce a final score of +4.
Runner-up there was Rob Webb, who was not distracted by the traffic noise as he made his tee shot on the 2nd.
His was a roller coaster ride with a good start, then a drop down, followed by a climb up and a faltering finish. However, his +2 was a fair result for the day.
The NTP’s had early shots that scared others away, or most of the field had trouble finding the green.
The sharp shooters were: 9th – Brad Ashton, 18th – Todd Callaghan. Both of them converted for 2’s. Of the ten 2’s scored, only two fell to the Div-2 players. Todd Callaghan narrowly missed his ‘2’ on the 1st hole, which would have given him a clean sweep on all the par-3’s.
The Super Pin, now comfortably on the 3rd hole, was won by Ben Robinson whose shot
finished 215 cm away. It did not yield a ‘2’ but was good enough to grab the winnings and compensate for what was to come.
The sharp shooter events can have quite devastating results. Jacob Reid, playing in the penultimate group, was assured he had nabbed the NTP on the 18th, especially with only one group to follow. However, it was not to be so as Todd usurped him with a glorious shot.
The 9th hole was just reward for Brad Ashton, who has come close so many times before, only to be beaten by a another shot later in the field. This time he was not to be out done, putting his mark on the card very early.
Frank Hanns had a very good day, without his usual group. Playing alongside the Duke family he was inspired to produce good shots. His best of the day was on the 18th where he managed a ‘2’, but then Timmy Duke also did the same. They both earned a ‘plus’ and would have also scored a 4-pointer in Stableford
each. But it was not to be this week.
Peter Grayson was emulating a great player in Gary Player by wearing an ‘all black’ outfit. He did all right too, scoring a +2, and using stealth tactics to compile his score.
A past Forbes member enjoyed his game but found it tough.
Ethan Gaffney was back visiting family and got a few games in. Unfortunately his golf has improved so much that his handicap of ‘2’ gives him no leeway and he had to settle with a minus-1.
The score of minus-1 was quite popular, with Head Pro Will scoring that alongside other notables with Andrew Grierson and Scott Kirkman among them.
Will did very well, when you take into consideration the ankle injury he is carrying, which makes it difficult to transfer weight.
There was no Stableford Medley on Sunday.
Here is the news:
It is pleasing to see the 3rd and 14th greens back in action. Players are reminded to repair their pitch marks, especially on all greens but most importantly on these two so they can recover quickly.
Head Pro Will is away for a couple of weeks, so save up your tales of woe to regale him upon his return. With a bit of luck the Japanese hospitality will heal his ankle.
Nominations are now open for the 2024-25 Summer Sixes Comp.
Pick up a Nomination Form from the Pro Shop, and also get a copy of the ‘Summer Sixes Rules of Play’ as they do differ from the regular golf rules.
The competitive rounds will commence in late October, after the Club Champs. But Nonregular players are encouraged to get some games in before that so they can get a realistic handicap and not suffer any huge swings up or down.
This Saturday, 28 September, is the October Monthly Medal, sponsored by Forbes Concrete.
This is played late in September because the normal 1st weekend of the month falls on the Long Weekend, when many will be partaking of family travels.
Sunday has the Stableford Medley for those that want an extra game.
Ladies golf finals qualifiers Rose Carol, Robin Lyell, Heather Davison, Kerry Stirling and Alison Kingston. Embrace the beautiful weather this week, head to the golf course!
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Alf Davies ready to putt. PHOTO: Supplied
Changing fortunes on bowling greens
FORBES SPORTS AND RECREATION CLUB
‘YOU win some and you lose some’ is a common saying within all forms of life and that includes lawn bowls. Just ask Scott ‘Scooter’; Andrews and his partner Angie Dwyer in A and B Pairs.
First of all last week they won 18-16 over John Gorton and Cherie Vincent then days later they went down 23-15 to Mick Merritt and Lyall Strudwick.
It was a nail biter for the pair when up against John and Cherie where in the end it was the start that got them home, 7-0 after five ends. They continued to hold the upper hand but the margin shortened, 10-7 after 13 before 12-all at the end of 18. John and Cherie got their noses in front with a two on the next, however Angie and ‘Scooter’ levelled the next end for 14-all then 15-all after 22. 3-1 had the past champ and his talented lead into the next round.
Then a slightly different story with the unsung Mick Merritt and Lyall Strudwick pulling out all stops to lead 4-0 after three only to be behind 4-5 after six, game on. Mick and Lyall responded to lead 14-8 after 13 then 22-12 after 21. Despite a fighting finish Angie and ‘Scooter’ were unable to bridge the gap in the run home.
They are billed as A and B Pairs favourites and did not let their supports down with Billy Cowell and Robert ‘Bert’ Bayley winning 2811 over Allan Hilder and Shayne Staines.
It was all in front for the two B’s who led 10-0 after only five ends continuing the brilliant lead to forge further ahead leading 21-2 after 13. The bird had flown but one shining light for Allan and Shayne they won the last three ends 7-0.
What a score in Minor Triples with Pat O’Neill, Cherie Vincent and Shane ‘Booza’ Bolam winning 34-21 over Lindy Cannon, Billy Cowell and Paul Doust in 21 ends.
The score card was highlighted by an eight on end 17 and a seven on end four to the winners but other then that is was ‘even stevens’. After four it was 14-1, after eight 16-4 and 23-12 after 13. A fight-back loomed with Paul and company bridging the gap to 23-20 before the eight raised its ugly head for 31-20. Game over bar the shouting.
The win by Pat, Cherie and ‘Booza’ have them in the final taking on Cliff Nelson, Bill Scott and Robert ‘Pooch’ Dukes. Just another challenge for the brother-in-laws ‘Booza’ and
‘Pooch’ who have this season met more than once in finals.
In A and B Pairs the steady combination of Cliff Nelson and Jeff Nicholson are ready for the final awaiting a couple of games.
Noms are still open for Minor Fours while in a change of scenery noms are being called for directors of the club with several current directors standing down including president/treasurer Peter Mackay. We need open minded members willing to continue the successful trend the club is experiencing.
Also good to see noms are continuing to roll in for the Lindsay Willding, Clive Herbert and Greg Parslow weekend of bowls to be played Saturday and Sunday November 9 and 10. 2-bowls triples, open draw. $6000 in prize money, not to be missed.
SOCIAL BOWLS – With ideal outdoor spring weather social bowls is trending up all days with eight games last Wednesday morning where card draw winners were Lesley Dunstan and Noel Jolliffe over the cordial couple of Ann MacKay and Barry Shine in 20 ends. Pretty even throughout, 6-5 to Lesley and Noel after eight, 10-all after 13 and 12-all at the end on 16. A four on end 17 was the difference in the end.
Holiday ‘boy’ Trevor Currey as expected lead superbly for Lyn Simmonds draw as second winners with a 29-10 victory over Therese Davis and Bill O’Connell.
Colleen Leibich and Don Craft enjoyed an even battle with Irene Riley and Lyall Strudwick before winning 16-13 in 18 ends.
Sue Smith was ‘on fire’ leading for Paul Doust in another even contest winning 22-19 in 22 over Gail McKay and Kerry Dunstan.
John ‘Slippery’ Ward and Michael Coles held it together to slip home with a 12-11 win in 20 over Peter MacKay and Sue White. They had to finish strong behind 2-8 after nine to even it up at 8-all after 13.
Angela Dent and Ray Dunstan found form to win 16-11 in 16 over Robyn Mattiske and Barry White.
Ann Nixon continued to win and last week lead for John Baass winning 16-14 over Ron Thurlow and Geoff Coles in 16 ends. It was 4-all after four then 11-5 after seven and 13-11 at the end of 12.
Garry James and Geoff West won 17-10 over John Browne and Bill Scott, it was 7-all at half time.
Thursday afternoon had six games vying for the $560 which went unclaimed while the winning rink had Max Vincent and Bob Grant scraping home 22-21 over Dale Maynard and Lyall Strudwick. They did it the hard way, behind 8-19 after 14 of 22 ends. What a finish ... 14-2 and that two on the last for Dale and Lyall.
Joyce Boland and Bruce ‘Poss’ Jones won 23-12 in 22 over Angie Dwyer and Denny Byrnes.
Jason Howell and Paul Doust won
Thrilling match-ups as A and B Pairs competition continues
25-14 over Mick Merritt and Peter Hocking (we think) only leading 10-8 after 11 of 22 ends.
Nothing could separate Billy Cowell and Al Phillips in 22 ends playing Peter Besgrove and Viv Russell dead locked at 18-all. 7-all after seven, 13-12 after 15, 16-all after 19 with ‘Bessy’ and Viv having to score a two on the last for the draw.
Allan Hilder and Geoff Williams scraped home 23-20 in 22 over Ron Thurlow and Tony Bratton just in front 9-6 after 10 then it was 11-all after 14.
In a game of triples over 18 ends
Harvey Elliott led for Alan Haynes and Darryl Griffith winning 19-12 over Jordi and John Hyde and Garry Riley scoring best the end after it was 10-all at the end of 10. Max Vincent had a resting toucher.
No 1 was number one drawn as the winner on Sunday morning with 36 players vying for the $460 jackpot.
No 1 rink had Peter Tisdell and John Kennedy 12-all with Ron Thurlow and Allan Hilder in the scheduled 16 ends. 5-all after six, 7-all at the end of nine and 11-all after 14 showed how close it was.
Two with the club at heart, TaraLea Shaw and Peter Mackay combined to win well, 20-7 over Billy Cowell and Cliff Nelson leading 9-4 at drinks. They were however behind early, 1-4 after four.
Peter Besgrove and ‘Bert’ Bayley finished on top in a ‘grudge’ match with Shayne Staines and Brian ‘Spro’ Asimus winning 17-10, 3-all after four, 4-all after six, skipping away to lead 11-5 after nine while a five on end 13 helped the cause.
Pat O’Neill and Viv Russell were comfortably in front all game winning 20-12 over Michael Coles and Scott McKellar. 11-2 after six and 17-8 after 12.
Similarly Robbie Hill and Robbie Clegg had the better of Steve Parker and Dale Maynard 22-12 in front 15-4 as the bar called for the half time refresher.
Peter Greenhalgh and Russell Hodge smiled as 16-11 winners over Benny Parslow and Al Phillips having to come from 7-8 down at the end of nine.
Two games of triples with Grahame and Garry Riley leading for skip Allan Haynes winning 27-4 in 14 over Jordie and John Hyde and Paul Atkins.
In the last it was the girls vs the boys with Jay, Tyler and Terry Murphy winning 16-10 over Joyce Gray, Trish Todd and Nel Sringer.
Resting touchers to Viv Russell and Tyler Murphy.
Visitors and members enjoy morning on croquet court
We had 32 players for Aussie Croquet on a pleasant Saturday morning, September 21.
We had four new visitors: Kevie Rubie’s brother Chris, Cathie and Robert Kemble, and Merv Langfield’s daughter Wendy.
Six players who won three games: John Allegri, Elvy Quirk, Bill Scott, Harley Stewart, Barry White and Peter West.
BIG WINNERS 14— Elvy Quirk and Robert Kemble, Barry White and Pammie Thomson, Cheryle Toohey and John Browne.
14—9 John Cole and Phillip Moran
MIDDLE WINNERS
14—10 Elvy Quirk and Harley Stewart, Kevin and Chris Rubie, John Allegri and Bill Scott, Pammie and Tony Thomson.
CLOSE GAMES
John Allegri and Peter West 14
Tony Thomson and John Cole 13
Bill Scott and John Allegri 14 Enid
Baker and Pammie Thomson 13
Cheryln Toohey and John Browne
14 Vince Roberts and Kevie Rubie 13
Kevin Wenning and Peter West 14
Geoff Coles and Cathy Kimble 12
Barry White and Lyn Simmonds
14 Merv Langfield and John Job 11
Marie Spry and Vince Roberts 14
Robin Pols and Bruce Field 11
John Allegri and Bruce Field 14
John Job and Wendy Langfield 11
Neville Spry and Chris Rubie 14
Marie Spry and Lyn Simmonds 11
May Jones and Harley Stewart 14
Phillip Moran and Vince Roberts 11
Harlet Stewart and Chris Rubie 14
Geoff Coles and Neville Spry 11
Elvy Quirk and Frank Donohoe 14
Lyn Simmonds and John Job 11
John Cole and Bruce Field 14 Ma-
rie Spry 11
Barry White, Kevin Wenning 14
Phillip Moran, Wendy Langfield 11
Marie Spry and Peter West 14
May Jones and Robin Pols 11
This Tuesday we had a no competition day, but had 32 players for two fun games, as we had a special honour day to celebrate. Details will be given in next week’s report. We have our annual general meeting on Tuesday 8th October 8, after our games. We would like as many to come and support it, maybe we could get a few new members to take a position on the committee.
That’s it ‘til next week, Pegging Out
McCue on target
THIS WEEK’S SSAA NEWS AND RESULTS
By TONY BRATTON
MEMBERS are reminded that the by-monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday October 9 at Forbes Sport and Rec club starting at 7.30pm.
Results of the Forbes S.S.A.A. sporting shooters .22 cabilre rimfire rifle shoot on Wednesday September 18:
25m Fly target shoot; David McCue, 200/200; Lionel Redfern, 200/200; John Dean, 197/200 and Max Vincent, 60/200.
50m Rabbit target: David McCue, 233/250 and John Dean, 224/250.
75m Rabbit target: David McCue, 114/120 and John Dean, 103/120.
100m Bear target: David McCue, 118/120 and John Dean, 111/120.
The weather was warm with light breeze from the south west at 5kph and a temperature of 19 degrees.
The range officer was Norm Brook, scorer was Norm Brook.
The next S.S.A.A. sporting shooters .22 cabilre and other rimfire rifle (.22 magnum or.17HMR), will be held this Sunday September 29, starting at 10am.
The Centre-fire rifle shoots start at 2pm after the Rim-fire shoots on Sunday, names in by 1.30pm, so the targets can be placed on the Centre-fire range.
The next Wednesday shoot will be on Wednesday October 2, starting at 2pm.
All shoots are at the Bedgerebong road range, turn right off the Bedgerebong road onto Dr. Young Drive.
All target shooters are welcome to attend. Any person wishing to try Rim-fire or Centre-fire rifle or shotgun shooting can attend any of these shoots to take part after filling out a P650 form at the club, juniors must be 12 years or over.
For all information on .22 cabilre rimfire shooting contact: Wayne Facey 0414524059; Norm Brook 0458664541; Ben Smith 0427524151; David Coleman 0427401263.
The next shoot for the Forbes S.S.A.A. sporting clays will be their Graham West Memorial shoot on Sunday October 13. A 100target five stand shoot will be held starting at 10am. For all information on clay target shooting contact: Norm Brook 0458664541; Tony Bratton (02) 68523349; Ben Smith 0427524151; Doug Davis (02) 68523249 or Phil Picker (02) 68516494.
Any person wishing to obtain a long arm firearm licence can contact Wayne Facey on 0414524059; Norm Brook on 0458664541; Tony Bratton on (02) 68523349 to do a firearm safe shooting assessment course which is a requirement for a firearm licence application.
Members are reminded that Local Range rules apply to the Forbes SSAA range. SSAA members should check the facebook page for any updates to shoot details for dates and times at Forbes Sporting Shooters.
A smiling Cherie Vincent on the mat and ready to bowl. PHOTO: Supplied
Lovett ‘a role model and a true champion’
THE Rabbitohs’ Ben Lovett has been honoured with the Clubperson of the Year and the Souths Cares award after a season where he’s turned his focus to community.
The Souths forward, a Red Bend Catholic College graduate, won the Bob McCarthy Clubperson of the Year award for season 2024, being recognised for his contributions to the team and the Club, both on and off the field.
Whilst playing in the KnockOn Effect NSW Cup Grand Final in September 2023, Ben sustained a significant knee injury.
The club honoured his positive outlook, through a long and ongoing rehabilitation process at the Red and Green Ball on Friday night.
Faced with a career-threatening injury, Ben’s response to adversity has been beyond impressive, the club’s award citation says.
Ben has never lost sight of his role within the team and has
remained an exceptional teammate, providing support and encouragement, even when he couldn’t contribute on the field.
His perseverance, positive attitude, and selfless dedication to others have truly set him apart.
Ben has faced adversity with courage and turned challenges into opportunities for growth.
His community work, combined with his commitment to rehabilitation, highlights a player who is not only driven to succeed but also dedicated to making a meaningful difference off the field.
Ben has taken the time to immerse himself in community work, engaging in charitable and school programs and supporting initiatives beyond his player responsibilities.
Ben has also spoken, and continues to speak, candidly in public about mental health and how specific events have impacted him.
Through his mentoring and
advocacy for junior participation in Rugby League, Ben has made a lasting impact on the next generation of players. His ability to inspire, connect, and uplift those around him has earned him the respect of his teammates, coaches, and fans.
Those who have benefited from his involvement speaks volumes about the kind of person Ben is a leader, a role model, and a true champion in every sense.
The award was presented by Rabbitohs legend Bob McCarthy himself.
The Souths Cares award recognises the Most Outstanding Contributions to the Community for 2024.
Ben has used his time away from playing rugby league to immerse himself in community programs and promote junior participation in the sport.
Ben has supported many community initiatives this year including assisting Souths Cares’ Regional Tour to the NSW North
Coast, supporting Souths Cares Junior League Clinics, co-facilitating the NRL’s Road to Regions Initiative with NRL game development staff, travelling to Papua New Guinea to facilitate workshops with Alex Johnston and Sean Keppie, visiting schools and delivering Rugby League clinics to promote the game.
In addition to his club commitments, Ben supports a wide range of community and educational initiatives.
He serves as an Ambassador and Mentor for Goal College, participated in a regional trip to Brewarrina to support marginalised youth, and runs his own football clinics while promoting junior league participation across regional NSW.
Ben was also the Rabbitohs nominee for the NRL Ken Stephen Medal, nominated for going above and beyond in his involvement in charity work, youth development and community support.
FRIDAY night was star studded on and off the track at Parkes Showground Paceway but headlining the racing action was Swayzee, who claimed the $60,000 The Dish and opened his bid for a million-dollar bonus.
Harness Racing NSW’s rich Carnival of Cups got under way at Parkes, with major music acts as well as the offer of some top prize money for racing.
It all combined for a top night.
Favourite Swayzee won the
feature - the very first The Dish - over the distance of 2807m for the first time.
Driver Cam Hart described the winning run as awesome.
“I just love sitting behind him,” he said in his post-race interview.
“Every time I get to race him he just gives me an incredible feel that no other horse does to be honest, he’s probably a once in a lifetime horse.”
Hart added the atmosphere trackside was great, with
thousands drawn by the live music lineup to witness the action on track.
Swayzee started from barrier 10 and over the extended distance made his way around the field, took the lead and was in command to the end - first past the post first by 15m.
“I love coming to these smaller communities, they really get around their racing and it was pretty special for us to bring Swayzee out here tonight,” Hart said.
Swayzee is now in contention for a milliondollar bonus, on offer to a horse that wins all five Cups in this season’s carnival.
“You never know what can happen in racing,” Hart acknowledged, but added the series is the stable’s focus.
Winning three or four of the feature races, with the next at Young on Friday November 8, also carries significant bonus prizemoney.
Ben named Rabbitohs Clubperson of Year, awarded Souths Cares honour
Netball club sets up holiday fun
By FORBES NETBALL ASSOCIATION
FORBES netball courts will have holiday fun on Monday September 30 when a netball holiday clinic will be held.
The clinic is for all boys and girls to have fun and learn to play netball.
Times are 10am till 11-30 for NetSetGo ages of 6-9 year olds, followed by the older age group of 9-12 year old boys and girls at 11-30am till 1pm.
Cost is $10 and all money raised will go to The Kids Cancer Project.
All boys and girls will also receive a free netball.
You must register by visiting the Forbes Netball Facebook page, and click on the link.
Registrations will be taken up to Sunday night, so come along and have some fun to start off the school holidays.
Boys and girls are reminded to bring a water bottle, and also a fun attitude for the clinic.
The clinic will be run by netball accredited coaches, and this is the clinic that was postponed in the July school holidays due to freezing weather.
If cousins and friends are visiting, bring them along too, as it is the more the merrier.
A mini market stall will also be operating to raise extra funds for The Kids Cancer Project, cash only.
See you all at Forbes netball courts on Monday.
Off and racing in the Canola Cup Carnival
THE Eugowra Canola Cup Carnival will kick off this Sunday, September 29 at the Eugowra Showground Paceway.
From midday, an eight-race program featuring heats of the Kriden Farms Canola Cup and the Mick Rawsthorne Memorial will take place with free entry for all to watch.
There will be a fully operational bar and food vans plus bookmakers, TAB and Sky channel.
This will be a fantastic afternoon of racing in Eugowra, and gets us warmed up for the Eugowra club’s main annual event, Cup day.
The big race will take place on Monday, October 7 from 12pm.
The afternoon promises to be a fun-filled experience for all ages.
The event is free entry with complimentary dodgems and jumping castles, market stalls, free face painting, live music with Cath Adams and Shane Kerr and harness racing at its best.
The Eugowra Canola Cup ensures to be a delightful day for families and community members alike so make sure to head out to the Eugowra Showground Paceway.
Winner of The Dish Cup 10 Swayzee with driver Cameron Hart and RIGHT Cam speaks to Greg Hayes from Harness Racing NSW post-race.
Owner Michael Boots with board members of Harness Racing NSW Adam Fairley, Doug Freeman, Ken Brown, winner Swayzee, Peter Buckley and Jason Grimson, trainer.
PHOTO: Jenny Kingham
Ben Lovett was named Club Person of the Year and honoured with the Souths Cares award at the Red and Green Ball.
PHOTO: supplied
Miller’s our squash championship winner
By DROP SHOT!
THE Forbes Squash Club’s annual Championship finals were held Friday night September 13.
After two weeks of very competitive squash, with both pleased and disappointed competitors, we were left with about a dozen finals matches to be played.
The crowd of spectators and keen supporters arrived, no doubt expected some entertaining squash and that’s exactly what they got.
Grand final results were:
Mens A: Lockie Miller defeated Henry Kross over five sensational sets.
B: Dave Brinckley defeated Scott Webb fifth set.
C: Will Markwort defeated Alister Carlisle in big thrills and spills five setter that really got the crowd cheering.
Women’s A: Shanna Nock reclaimed her last
years crown defeating Alex Bayley to do so.
B: Young Claire Bayley defeated very capable opponent Christine Cogswell.
C: Kimberley Chudleigh defeated Lindy Cowhan. Juniors division: Hunter Bilsborough defeated Cam Webb.
Back draw finals were equal crowd pleasers.
Mens A: Alex Doyle defeated Dan Bayley.
B: Max Ridley overcame Brett Thomas.
C: Adam Jones defeated Tim Coombs.
Womens C Plate: Lucy Robinson defeated Nikki Doyle and Noah Bentick defeated Grace Chudleigh for the Junior Plate.
Big thanks to all participants, committee members, scorers and referees for ensuring the successful running or our Championships. And thanks to all who attended for making the evening so special.
Normal competition resumed Wednesday night September 18.
SOCCER GIRLS COMPETITIVE
AGAINST STATE CUP WINNERS
Miller, Kross battle A Grade men’s final out over five sensational sets
Goalkeeper Rachel Bilsborough on the ball. PHOTO: Jenny Kingham
Amelia Francis on the attack for Forbes.
Zoe Field on the attack for Forbes. PHOTO: Jenny Kingham
Forbes Under 13 girls (back) Kyla Jones, Amelia Francis, Naomi Klingner, Anna Dingwall, Summer McNamara, Rachel Billsorough, Zoe Field, Ava Nunn and Ianeatha Raleigh (front) Georgia Pengilly, Jinxi Pigott, Ava Baker, Hollis Maslin, Elena Bett and Macy Kennedy.
Junior finalists Hunter Bilsborough and Cam Webb.
Ladies B Grade finalists Chris Cogswell and Claire Bayley, and C Grade finalists Kim Chudleigh and Lindy Cowhan.
Men’s B Grade finalists Dave Brinckley and Scott Webb, and C Grade finalists Will Markwort and Alister Carlisle.
PHOTOS: Supplied
Henry Kross and Lockie Miller battled it out over five big sets for the men’s A Grade title.
BROOKE’S SUCCESS IN THE ARENA
By MADELINE BLACKSTOCK
YEAR 12 Red Bend Catholic College student
Brooke Kelly has had some amazing success in the equestrian arena.
Brooke claimed an individual first and was a member of the winning State team at the 2024 Marcus Oldham Australian Interschool Championships in Tamworth, representing New South Wales.
She won a blue ribbon in the Secondary Senior Preliminary Dressage, and was one of the highest four-placed riders from the State to be named on the team.
The talented equestrian rider has been representing Red Bend in her sport for six years and these wins followed success at the Orange Anglican Grammar Schools Equestrian Interschool Event in Cudal.
At this event Brooke showcased her dedication and skill in equestrian sport competing in multiple events, with a first in the AM7 45m years 9 to 12, first in handler years 11 to 12, second in Ridden Show Hunter years 11 to 12, third in A2 45cm year 9 to 12, third in years 11 to 12 rider and reserve champion in secondary 45cm show jumping.
Brooke’s favourite events have been the Young Dressage Championships and the Canberra Royal.
“The thing I love about riding horses is building a partnership and teaching horses new tricks,” Brooke said.
Brooke hopes that her love for equestrian will soon take her to Europe where she will hopefully be able to train and compete with some of the best dressage riders in the future.
Red Bend’s equestrian coordinator Chelsea Reeve said interschool equestrian events are important as they allow students to demonstrate their riding skills.
“Riders gain competitive experience and enhance their school’s reputation while also providing networking opportunities and potential pathways to scholarships and further equestrian pursuits,” Ms Reeves said.
“To succeed in the equestrian world one needs a combination of skill and training, dedication and discipline, physical fitness, financial resources, a supportive network and a deep passion for the sport.”
Bring on 2025
OUR Forbes junior soccer girls have proven they can take on the best in the State - conceding their Champion of Champion League opener only 1-0 in extra time.
Forbes’ predominantly Under 12s side took on State Cup winners Under 13s BelroseTerrey Hills Raiders from Manly Association at Botanical Gardens on Sunday and the scores were locked at nil-all at full time.
The visitors scored the one goal
of the match nearly 10 minutes in to extra time.
Forbes and District Soccer Association’s Doug Mckenzie paid tribute to the young Forbes side, debuting as the only country girls team in the competition.
“The girls ran their hearts out, it was a very even game,” McKenzie said.
The Raiders had a few more opportunities at goal, but Forbes had some runaway opportunities
where it came down to centre forward against goal keeper.
“The girls are on a pathway and we’ve demonstrated that we can compete with the best in the State,” McKenzie said.
The undefeated Raiders come from an Association of 17,000 players, making our girls’ achievements particularly impressive.
The winners will now continue to take on Bexley FC in the
Champion of Champions League, and the Forbes girls will take a break and plan for 2025.
Given that 13 of the girls are 10, 11 and 12 years old, they’ll be able to play again next year and McKenzie is looking forward to continuing to work with them through the local club’s Academy program.
“We will reset to start in February, with the Merino Cup in Goulburn in March,” he said.
Soccer girls competitive against State Cup winners
The year’s program is mapped out from there.
Forbes and District Soccer hasn’t stopped altogether, three local players are signed up for a regional girls development tour of the Philippines.
The girls, who are aged 12 to 15, will train at the national stadium before competition - we hope to catch up with them before they go! IN PICTURES PAGE 19
Brooke competed at the Marcus Oldham Australian Interschool Championships and placed first in the secondary senior preliminary dressage. PHOTO: Supplied