Local nurses join NSWNMA in calls for improved pay
By BRENDAN McCOOL
LOCAL nurses travelled to Sydney on November 15 to take part in planned industrial action undertaken by the Nurses & Midwives Association (NSWNMA).
Local association member Shannon Best along with other nurses from the Weddin Shire joined 12,000 NSW nursing and midwife colleagues on November 13, in marching on Macquarie Street to, once again, ask the
premier for a 15 per cent increase in pay.
“The NSWNMA have been campaigning for this much deserved pay rise, but requests have so far fallen on deaf ears,” Ms Best said.
The NSWNMA have been campaigning for justified and necessary improvements to help rebuild our public health services.
As part of these improvements, they are asking for a 15 per cent pay increase, plus superannuation, for all
nurses and midwives.
“I have grown up as a part of the Grenfell community and wish to continue to live and work here, but moving interstate for improved remuneration (not to mention safe staff to patient ratios) is looking more and more attractive,” Ms Best said.
“What our facility needs is for more nursing staff to be able to experience the joys of living and working here too.
“Pay parity would make a
huge difference in attracting and retaining nursing staff.
“Our facility and community have just been blessed with six international nurses and their families,” she said.
“We are fighting for pay parity to ensure these skilled and experienced nurses stay, rather than be forced to leave for financial reasons.
“The local nursing staff provide essential, life saving work across the Weddin Shire. Not just in the nurses in the hospital, but the dis-
trict nursing team, also.
“We deserve to be paid what we are worth,” Ms Best said.
Prior to the NSWNMA’s rally, Ryan Park, Minister for Health and Minister for Regional Health said over four weeks of intensive negotiations they have reached agreement on the Association’s non-wage claims, as well as put forward options to fund and deliver a new increased wage offer.
“The Association had previously agreed to cease
industrial action contingent on the Government paying nurses and midwives an interim increase while work towards a final settlement remains on foot, in order to shield patient care from impacts arising from industrial action,” Mr Park said.
“I am disappointed the Association has walked away from this commitment to the Industrial Relations Commission and the community.”
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Asmita, Karen, Kath and Shannon marched on Maquarie Street to ask for an increase in pay.
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Grandparents Day at Grenfell Public School
By TAMARA McMAHON
GRENFELL Public School was filled with warmth, laughter, and family connections on Friday, November 8, as grandparents gathered to celebrate Grandparents Day.
The event provided students and their grandparents a relaxed morning together, reinforcing the strong sense of community and family that Grenfell Public values.
The day began with grandparents arriving to join their grandchildren.
With perfect weather, grandparents could be seen sitting under the COLA or at tables under the shade of trees, enjoying quality time with their grandchildren. Students proudly read to their grandparents or gained help with worksheets and participate in colouring
activities. It was wonderful to see the students’ pride and the grandparents’ enthusiasm as they engaged in the day’s activities.
We had a number of very busy grandparents, having several grandchildren at the school. Some spent the morning sharing their time with their many grandchildren.
To top off the special morning, the grandparents were treated to a delicious morning tea up at the school hall.
The staff at Grenfell Public had prepared the morning tea.
This year’s Grandparents Day was a wonderful reminder of the very important role grandparents play in the lives of our students. The event was a success, and the school looks forward to continuing our ‘Grandparents Day’ tradition for years to come.
Abundance of books at Quandialla Public School
QUANDIALLA Public School’s newsletter for term four, week five.
Relieving Principal’s Report
Mr Pudya
We have been without Mr Pudya this week as he and Jodie welcome the arrival of their twins! We wish you all the happiness as your family expands.
Assembly
The last school assembly for the year was held on, Friday, November 15.
Remembrance Day
We would like to extend a huge thank you to Miss Bradley and Mrs Millar for running our Remembrance Day assembly on Monday.
All students, including our preschool students, were very respectful as we remembered those who fought for us. ‘Lest we forget’.
Books 4 Outback
Incredible amount of energy and hard work at Caragabal Public School
CARAGABAL PUBLIC SCHOOL
NEWSLETTER TERM FOUR, WEEK FIV.
From Ms Sanderson
AS we wrap up Week 5, there is an incredible amount of energy and effort buzzing throughout our school community!
Everyone is hard at work, and it’s wonderful to see all the exciting projects and learning experiences taking place.
Our end-of-year play preparations are well underway.
Students are enthusiastically practicing their lines and collaborating on creative backdrops and props to make our performance one to remember.
We look forward to sharing this
special event with families.
In our K-1 classrooms, students are diving into literacy lessons focused on keeping our world clean and free of pollution, fostering both literacy skills and environmental awareness.
They’ve also been honing their math skills through activities centred around grouping and sharing, with lots of hands-on practice.
To add to the excitement, we’ll soon begin our class pet project, which will give students a chance to take turns caring for a classroom “pet” and recording their weekend adventures.
The 2-6 class has been engaged in a fascinating exploration of the Thylacine, with impressive work
displayed around the room showcasing their research and creativity.
It’s inspiring to see the curiosity and thoughtfulness our students bring to this project.
Finally, we’re pleased to welcome Mr. Cuttler back.
His technology lessons have become a weekly highlight for students, who are gaining valuable skills and having plenty of fun in the process.
Thank you to all our students and staff for your hard work and enthusiasm this term.
We look forward to continuing our learning journey together!
School Captain’s report: This week, the school has started on
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backdrops for the school play!
Jo, Miss Marie and I sketched it out in chalk and soon it was ready for painting!
It was changed up a bit but it ended up really colourful.
We are not done yet, but we have made good progress.
During maths time, the 2-6s have been doing math quiz games with Mrs G in extra time.
The website we used is called Blooket and it is super fun.
You can choose a game mode and then the host sets a bunch of math questions you have to answer.
It gets a bit competitive but it is always super fun to race each other to win.
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On Monday, we were very fortunate to welcome Roger and Neil from ‘Books 4 Outback’ to our school.
This volunteer organisation gifted our school an abundance of books suitable for all students through K-6.
We thank ‘Books 4 Outback’ for their generosity to country schools and we are excited to add these books to our shelves.
Wallendbeen Podcast Day
On Tuesday, Primary students travelled to Wallendbeen Primary School to engage in STEM learning as they created their own podcasts. All students had a fantastic day and came back raving about the experience.
Due to the extensive effort and process involved in developing a podcast, we will plan another day with Wallendbeen to edit and finalise the end product.
We can’t wait to see the results! Snakes
We have been regularly reminding our students about their safety when it comes to snakes. We also have signs up around the school to remind everyone to be vigilant when moving around school grounds.
As the weather continues to heat and snakes sightings become more frequent, we ask that parents please reinforce safe practice with your families.
Kind regards, Shannon Stanbridge, Relieving Principal
Henry and Ethan Mouatt with cousins Noah and Tom Kilby and their great nanna Bev.
Penny Martin with her grandma Katie Mitton.
Grenfell rallies behind Operation Christmas Child
ONCE again the people of Grenfell have shown their wonderful support for Operation Christmas Child.
This year the Grenfell Public School and The Henry Lawson High School packed shoeboxes along with St. Josephs School and Grenfell Pre School which was a wonderful encouragement Grenfell have been able to send 465 shoeboxes to the children in great need.
Our shoeboxes will go to Cambodia, Fiji, Philippines, Solomon Island, Ukraine and sensitive countries.
These shoeboxes bring along many opportunities to not only the children they are delivered to but the whole community.
When each child receives their shoebox they are given their own booklet which is called “The Greatest Gi Of All” which is a simple version of the Scriptures.
A er receiving a shoebox children who are seven years of age and over are invited back to participate in The Greatest Journey, a 12-lesson evangelism and discipleship program.
When the children who nish this program, they receive their own New Testament Bible and many accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour.
So each box is a gospel opportunity and also an opportunity to provide practical assistance in education, clean water, health care and livelihood training in the areas where shoeboxes are distributed. All these programs are run by Samaritan Purse.
Although cut o for this year’s shoeboxes has gone it would be wonderful if people would keep packing a shoebox in mind for next year.
Help CanAssist provide assistance to those in need
CANASSIST has a long history of helping people, regardless of where they live in NSW, have equitable access to cancer treatment and care.
By providing nancial assistance, practical support and raising awareness of the inequities, their volunteer network ensures that country people are given the same opportunities and treatment choices as those who live in city centres.
Locally, the Grenfell branch of CanAssist has provided support for LLoyd Thomas.
Lloyd has a very positive attitude to life, saying, “I do not ask why me, or my answer would be why not me. I’m getting on with my life”.
Lloyd has always been very active in the community –including volunteering as a driver for the community transport bus, supporting suicide prevention, volunteering for the Salvation Army or organising co ee mornings for men to catch up (whether they are ex-army or from the church) or trips away for men to give them a chance to socialise and talk.
“I’ve enjoyed organising
Lloyd’s cancer journey started in April 2024 – during a full-body MRI, it was discovered that Lloyd had stage 5 advanced prostate cancer. He had had no symptoms. Lloyd is hoping that the ve radiation treatments that he had in Orange will give him another 12 months of life.
things, I’ve enjoyed being involved in the community and as far as I’m concerned, I’ll keep doing that as far along as I can”.
There is only one doctor in Grenfell who is very stretched in treating the 3,500 people in the Grenfell area.
Even if you have an appointment, you may not see the doctor if an emergency arises in the hospital or community. And there is certainly no radiation capability in Grenfell for Lloyd to attend. He had to travel to Orange.
Lloyd cannot thank Can Assist enough.
In order for Lloyd to have his treatment in Orange (310km round trip), he needed to pay for accommoda-
tion near the hospital for two weeks.
As a pensioner and a er paying for specialist appointments and tests, Lloyd could not a ord the accommodation costs.
Without Can Assist paying for these costs, Lloyd would have not been able to a ord his radiation treatment. He would not have the chance of the extra months of life.
All donations that are made to the local CanAssist branch be it by attending any fundraisers or ra es stays in the Weddin community to help out our fellow residents in their time of need, any donations that are le to CanAssist in a will need to be le to Grenfell CanAssist.
PHOTO: Supplied
Joyce Baker Project Leader for OCC in Grenfell
Llyod Thomas has undergone treatment with the support of Grenfell CanAssist. PHOTO: Supplied
AN EVENING WITH PETER OLDE OAM
On Wednesday, November 13 the Weddin Community Native Nursery hosted an evening with Peter Olde OAM, at the Grenfell Hub.
Peter is a passionate collector and identifier of the Grevillea species Australia wide. He first became interested in the Grevillea due to its ability to attract native birdlife to his garden.
He has found many new species and collected over 5,000 specimens from across Australia. Grevillea oldie was named in his honour.
Peter is the co-author of the three volume Grevillea book, which is now a very hard series to find and purchase copies of. They hope to complete a volume 4 on Grevillea Hybrids, of which there
are about 600 species identified.
In 2020 Peter was awarded a Medal of the order of Australia for his service to Australian Native Flora.
He has made a large contribution to the knowledge of Australian native flora, which has led to him becoming an expert in this field, and particularly in his knowledge of the genus Grevillea.
Peter’s talk covered the discovery and identification of the new Grevillea species that have been found since the publication of the books in the 1990s.
It is amazing to think that there are new species of Grevillea still to be found. Peter loves the taxonomy of the Grevillea, that is how they are classified,
particularly the details of their flowers and leaves, that makes them all so different.
He accompanied his enthusiastic talk with a wonderful array of photographs where he pointed out all the distinguishing features of the plant; and recalled where the species was actually found and any funny little stories about his discoveries along the way.
Noel Cartwright, our Nursery Patron, has been a good friend of Peter’s for over 30 years. It was lovely to hear them talk of their love and passion for our native plants, and that Peter was very willing to find time to travel to Grenfell to catch up with Noel and share his wealth of knowledge about Grevilleas to our community.
Bring a sparkle to town
THE holiday season is here, and Weddin Shire Council is inviting all residents to bring a sparkle to their towns with the annual Christmas display competitions!
From charming light displays to creative decorations, we’re encouraging everyone to spread holiday cheer and make Weddin Shire a festive destination for residents and visitors alike.
Grenfell: Residents of Grenfell can join in the holiday cheer with the ‘Best Christmas Display Competition,’ where participants stand a chance to win cash prizes for first, second and third place. The winners will be announced at the Lions and Community
Christmas Carnival on Friday, December 20. Nominate your home by Wednesday, December 11 by contacting Elly, Renae or Claire at info@visitweddin.com.au or call 6343 2059.
Caragabal: Caragabal residents are invited to brighten up their homes and yards for the ‘Christmas Lights, Ramp, and Mailbox Competition.’
Judging will take place on December 19, with winners announced at the Caragabal Street Party on Friday, December 20. To enter, simply contact Donna Pursehouse at 6347 5230.
Greenethorpe: Greenethorpe are running a ‘Christmas Lights
and Gate Competition.’ Residents can enter by texting Elizabeth Watt at 0419 436 258 or emailing liz@felixrams.com.
Winners will be revealed at the Australia Day ceremony in January.
Bimbi: Bimbi’s running the ‘Best Farm Gate or Village Display Competition.’ Prizes for 1st and 2nd will be announced at the Bimbi Christmas Party in December. Entries to Chris Piper via phone or email on 0412 630 412 or lamarque@outlook.com.au
Quandialla: Quandialla is running a ‘Christmas Mailbox and Town Scene Competition.’
Turn your mailbox or front
lawn into a Christmas themed display. Winners will announced at the Quandialla Bowling Club Community Christmas Party on Friday, December 13. For more details, contact Sue and John Priestly at 6347 1305.
“Christmas lights and decorations not only bring joy to residents but attract visitors from nearby towns,” said Claire McCann, Arts, Tourism, and Events Coordinator for Weddin Shire Council.
“It’s a wonderful way for our communities to come together, showcase our festive spirit, and bring smiles to all who visit.”
Join us in making Weddin Shire a magical sight this Christmas season!
Local nurses join NSWNMA calls for improved pay
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Mr Park said the Government has made major investments in nursing and midwifery wages which include:
Removing the wages cap and delivering a 4.5 per cent wage increase last year; Offering a baseline 10.5 per cent wage increase over the next three years; and Combined this is around a $15,000 increase for the typical nurse per annum
Mr Park said they are also delivering on major commitments to reform of staffing and conditions:
Implementation of Safe Staffing Levels underway in 16 Emergency Departments with over 100 additional nurses already started and over $1 billion allocated;
Investing $572 million to save the jobs of 1,112 nurses unfunded from 1 July; and $121 million in Health Study Subsidies including almost 2,000 studying or graduating from nursing this year.
In an update on November 13, the NSWNMA said the government has broken with negotiation protocol by revealing the substandard proposal it put forward during our recent “good faith” negotiations.
“The government’s proposition, averaged out to 15 per cent over three years, required significant trade-offs, and only provided 3 per cent for RN8s and above. It did not include movement on any other cost items, and it was nowhere near what members expect or deserve.”
The NSWNMA said the government suggested they take certain penalty rates off nurses and midwives to simply offer them back in base wages.
“We flat-out rejected these suggestions because it was divisive and unfair, you cannot give with one hand and take with the other.
“Nor did it resolve the gender and statedriven pay disparity that is crippling our health system and forcing nurses and midwives to move to other states,” the NSWNMA said.
Peter Olde and Noel Cartwright spoke of their love and passion for our native plants. PHOTO: Supplied
DATES TO NOTE
WEDDIN SHIRE COUNCIL
Thursday 21 November 2024 - Royal Far West Grenfell | Street Stall
Thursday 21 November 2024 - Ordinary Council Meeting | 5:00pm | Council Chambers
Friday 22 November 2024 - Grenfell Cadets | Street Stall
Friday 22 November 2024 - Recycling Collection | East
Saturday 23 November 2024 - Grenfell Cadets | Street Stall
Monday 25 November 2024 - Recycling Collection | West
Tuesday 26 November 2024 - Royal Far West Grenfell | Street Stall
Wednesday 27 November 2024 - Garbage Collection | Villages
ROAD & TRAFFIC CONDITIONS
Latest Road and Traffic Conditions information for Weddin Shire Council is available from NSW Live Traffic see: https://www.livetraffic.com/ Weddin Shire Council staff regularly monitors and updates the information on Live Traffic NSW. Should any further information be required please contact Council’s Infrastructure Services Department on (02) 6343 1212.
PUBLIC NOTICE | COMPANY DAM
Weddin Shire Council advises residents and visitors that bluegreen algae has reappeared at Company Dam. We urge everyone to refrain from any contact with the water until further notice due to the presence of this algae. Blue-green algae naturally occurs in lakes and dams, thriving in warm, nutrient-rich waters with sunlight exposure. Recent rainfall followed by warmer temperatures has created favourable conditions for its growth. Unfortunately, this has led to increased levels at Company Dam. Blue-green algae impacts a number of lakes and dams across the state. Council Officers are actively monitoring the situation to ensure community safety. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your cooperation. For more information, please contact Council’s Environmental Services team on (02) 6343 1212.
NOTICE OF WORKS | GRENFELL MOTEL MURAL INSTALLATION
Council advises that work on the Grenfell Motel mural is scheduled to begin from 22 November 2024, lasting approximately 3–4 weeks. These works will impact pedestrian access on the footpath adjacent to the western side wall of the Grenfell Motel. A pedestrian detour will be in place.
We encourage all to take care and follow the designated detour route.
We thank the community for their understanding and cooperation as we work to deliver this exciting addition to our streetscape
For more information on this project please contact Elly Hinde at the Grenfell Visitor Information Centre on 02 6343 2059 or visit councils website weddin.nsw.gov.au
ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE
MAIN STREET GRENFELL NSW 2810
Council wishes to advise the community that there will be a number of nighttime sectional road closures taking place in Main Street for the installation of the new Main Street festoon lighting. These closures are necessary to allow the contractors to safely stand the new poles, string the new lighting and remove the redundant Essential Energy poles.
These sectional road closures will be total closures to pedestrians and vehicles between 6:00pm and 12:00am taking place on:
• Monday 18 November 2024 Caltex to Chrysler Car Museum
• Tuesday 19 November 2024 Chrysler Car Museum to Forbes Street
• Wednesday 20 November 2024 Forbes Street to Criterion Hotel
• Thursday 21 November 2024 Criterion Hotel to Albion Hotel
• Monday 25 November 2024 Albion Hotel to Short Street
• Tuesday 26 November 2024 Albion Hotel to Short Street
From Wednesday 27 to Thursday 28 November 2024 there will be intermittent closures around each pole to connect them.
Council envisages there will be some limited noise disturbances during this time as well.
These dates are subject to change and council will advise the community of any changes as soon as possible.
Should you have any questions please contact Claire McCann at the Grenfell Visitor Information Centre on 02 6343 2855.
2025 SWIMVAC PROGRAM
Weddin Shire Council would like to inform the community that the SwimVAC program is running again at both the Grenfell Aquatic Centre and Quandialla Pool. Aligned with the National Swimming and Water Safety Framework and the Royal Life Saving Swim & Survive curriculum, this program teaches essential swimming and safety skills to children of all abilities, from ages 6 months to 14 years. SwimVAC helps kids reach national benchmarks for water safety by ages 6 and 12. The program will run from 13 to 24 January 2025.
Program Highlights:
• Available for ages 6 months and up
• Flexible 5- or 10-day program options (For 10 days, please book each week)
• Parent/Carer & Preschool classes (30 mins) - $40/week
• School-Age classes (45 mins) - $50/week
• Nationally accredited, inclusive swimming and water safety program
• Parent resources to support continued learning Active Kids vouchers are accepted. Simply email your voucher, along with your child’s date of birth, preferred time, and level, to swimandsurvive@royalnsw.com.au. For more details on the national benchmarks and framework, please visit https://www.drowningprevention.org.au/_files/ugd/e18b22_ f5d1696b55bd4fc78c4cc2149ad06b6d.pdf
Help your child build water confidence and safety skills with SwimVAC at Grenfell Aquatic Centre and Quandialla Pool.
REQUEST FOR TENDER
Council wishes to advise that a Request for Tender has been issued for the following:
• RFT36/2024 | Stabilisation and Sealing for Natural Disaster Works | Closes 5:00pm 28 November 2024
• RFT40/2024 | Lease of Grenfell Caravan Park
Closes 12 Noon 5 December 2024
• RFT41/2024 | Arramagong Culvert Construction Works | Closes 5:00pm AEST 7 December 2024
Further information can be obtained from Council’s website
https://www.weddin.nsw.gov.au/Council/Tenders-Quotationsand-Expressions-of-Interest or through Vendor Panel: https://www. vendorpanel.com.au/PublicTenders.aspx?profileGroupId=7126
COUNCIL | POSITION VACANT DIRECTOR CORPORATE SERVICES
Council is seeking applications from suitably qualified and/ or experienced professionals to lead the Corporate Services directorate. This is a Permanent/Full-time position reporting directly to the General Manager.
Essential requirements for the role include: Degree qualifications in Business, Finance, Governance, Law, IT, Human Resources, Tourism, or equivalent. Proven leadership and management experience. Demonstrated ability to deliver positive outcomes for the community.
Well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills. The successful applicant will oversee key areas such as Finance, IT, HR, WH&S, Governance, Economic Development, and Customer Services, contributing to the betterment of the community.
Applications close Midnight, Tuesday 3 December 2024. Further information can be found at: https://www.weddin.nsw. gov.au/Council/About-Our-Organisation/Employment
FROM THE MAYOR’S DESK
This past week, I represented Weddin Shire at two significant events focused on advancing the interests of rural communities. Firstly, I had the privilege of attending a Roundtable Discussion with the Premier of NSW, The Hon Chris Minns MP. The Premier showed a genuine openness to addressing critical issues such as improving funding for new housing and strengthening support for councils outside of Sydney. He also listened to concerns about freight and transport routes to enhance connectivity across the Central West and acknowledged the administrative challenges councils faced during natural disaster declarations, particularly those stemming from Weddin’s experiences in 2022. I thank the Premier for his time and commitment to these important matters. Roundtable discussions were also held with the Treasurer, the Minister for Regional Roads and the Minister for Regional Health on specific matters relating to Weddin Shire. This included Council’s continued advocacy for changes to the administration of the Natural Disaster Funding which has impacted on Council’s ability to recover from the 2202 flood damages. We also sought commitment from the NSW Government to streamline jointly controlled services by State and Federal Governments, like the Grenfell MPS and the Grenfell Preschool and Long Daycare in ensuring that these organisations can apply for grants that consider both services controlled by the two tiers of government. These events highlight the importance of Weddin Shire’s voice in shaping the future of regional NSW. I remain committed to advocating for our community at every opportunity
Paul Best
MAYOR
Mayor Paul Best
Councillor Wezley Makin
Councillor Michael Neill
Councillor Jan Parlett
Mayor Colleen Gorman
Councillor Simon Rolls Councillor Chad White
6.00 Rage Charts. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 The Larkins At Christmas. 1.35 Julia
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.30 Test
Pre-Game Show. 1.20 Cricket.
Australia v India. Day 2.
3.20 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 4.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 2. Afternoon session. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 2. Late afternoon session. 9.00 MOVIE: 65. (2023) Adam Driver, Ariana Greenblatt. 11.00 MOVIE: Tears Of The Sun. (2003) 1.30 Late Programs.
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6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 On Tour. 2.00 Rides Down Under. 3.00 AFLW. First preliminary final. North Melbourne v Port Adelaide. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Test: Tea Break. 6.20 First Test. Aust v India. Late afternoon. 7.00 AFLW. Second preliminary final. Brisbane Lions v Adelaide. 9.15 MOVIE: Miami Vice. (2006) 11.55 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 House Rules. 12.00 Buffy The Vampire Slayer. 3.00 Modern Family. 3.45 Bondi Vet. 4.45 Australia’s Got Talent. 6.00 MOVIE: Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse. (2018) 8.30 MOVIE: Phenomenon. (1996) John Travolta, Kyra Sedgwick, Forest Whitaker. 11.00 MOVIE: The Empty Man. (2020) 1.55 Late Programs.
7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 David Attenborough’s Planet Earth III. 8.40 MOVIE: U.S. Marshals. (1998) Tommy Lee Jones, Wesley Snipes, Robert Downey Jr. 11.20 Inside Beverly Hills. 12.15 Tipping Point. 1.05 Helloworld. 1.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. 12.00 Golf. Australian PGA Championship. Second round. 5.00 Keeping Up Appearances. 5.30 Yorkshire Auction
6.00 Getaway. 6.30 A Current Affair. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. 12.00 Golf. Australian PGA Championship. Third round. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 MOVIE: The Wizard Of Oz. (1939) Judy Garland, Ray Bolger. 9.35 MOVIE: Hairspray. (2007) Nikki Blonsky, Zac Efron, John Travolta. 11.45
MOVIE: The Sun Is Also A Star. (2019) 1.30 Getaway. 2.00 Late Programs.
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Test. Aust v India. Late afternoon. 7.00 Border Security. 8.00 Women’s BBL. Heat v Sixers. 9.00 MOVIE: Venom: Let There Be Carnage. (2021) 11.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Hello SA. 6.30 A
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6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 The Weekly Kick-Off. 10.30 Shark Tank. 11.30 Dessert Masters. 12.30 Buy To Build. Final. 1.00 Silvia’s Italian Masterclass. 1.30 The Dog Down Under. 2.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. Return. 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 4.00
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GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your workload is still high, but good news! You should start to see the daylight by the week’s end. Reserve the weekend for fun and games with friends and loved ones. You deserve it!
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Regardless of how frustrating things are, keep that “Crab” under control. A cutting comment you might think is apt right now will leave others hurting for a long time to come.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 My Favorite Martian.
11.00 MOVIE: Two Way Stretch. (1960)
12.50 MOVIE: Golden Ivory. (1954) 2.40
MOVIE: Comanche. (1956) 4.30 MOVIE: The Hallelujah Trail. (1965) 7.30 MOVIE: The Vow. (2012) Rachel McAdams. 9.35 MOVIE: The Five Year Engagement. (2012) Jason Segel. 12.00 Late Programs.
Morning Programs. 12.00 Dessert Masters. 1.00 Healthy Homes. 1.30 10 Minute Kitchen. 2.00 Pooches At Play. 2.30 The Yes Experiment. 3.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 3.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Luxury Escapes. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00
6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 60 Minutes. 8.00 A Remarkable Place To Die. 10.00 9News Late. 10.30 See No Evil. 11.30 The First 48. 12.20 World’s Greatest Natural Icons. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 The Baron. 11.30 Getaway. 12.00 MOVIE: Where No Vultures Fly. (1951) 2.20 MOVIE: Invitation To A Gunfighter. (1964) 4.20 MOVIE: Sitting Bull. (1954) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: The Day Of The Jackal. (1973) Edward Fox, Michael Lonsdale, Cyril Cusack. 11.30 Late Programs.
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VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) The gregarious Virgo rarely has a problem making new friends. But repairing frayed relationships doesn’t come easily. Still, if it’s what you want to do, you’ll find a way. Good luck!
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A misunderstanding with a partner or spouse needs to be worked out before it turns into something really nasty. Forget about your pride for now and make the first healing move.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Communication dominates the week. Work out any misunderstandings with coworkers. Also, get back in touch with old friends and those family members you rarely see.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) As busy as your week is, make time for someone who feels shut out of your life. Your act of kindness could later prove to be more significant than you might have realized.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Congratulations! Your busy workweek leads to some very satisfying results. Sports and sporting events are high on your weekend activities aspect. Enjoy them with family and friends.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Your generosity of spirit reaches out once again to someone who needs reassurance. There might be problems, but keeping this line of communication open eventually pays off.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You are among the truth-seekers in the universe, so don’t be surprised to find yourself caught up in a new pursuit of facts to counter what you believe is an insidious exercise in lying.
It’s the 74th National Cherry Festival
ments that you’ll be talking about for years to come.
Will the record for the longest Pip Spit be shattered this year?
Who’s stepping up to claim the title of the 2024 Cherry Pie Eating Champion?
These important questions need to be answered!
So come dive headfirst into the festivity and make memories that will be reminisced about for years to come.
The countdown to action is on, and we’re eagerly awaiting the arrival to ignite the festivities and get the party started.
Sing your heart out, groove to the beats of live music, be awestruck by the dazzling fireworks, become a part of
the colourful parade and for those who are curious about cherries why not try your hand at cherry picking. Or, if ‘do it yourself’ is not for you, then enjoy the freshly picked cherries available at our orchard stalls.
After all of the action on Saturday, don’t event think about hitting the snooze button or you will miss the Big Breakfast on Sunday morning in Anderson Park.
Share laughter and stories with the charismatic bush po-
ets, and witness the talent of the working kelpies.
The 2024 National Cherry Festival is more than an event - it’s an experience waiting for you to join the festivities, and be part of something special.
Your presence will be the cherry on top of an already amazing celebration.
See you there!
Pack up the family for a road trip to Young, in the heart of the beautiful Hilltops Region, and head for the National Cherry Festival.
Festive Treats Have Arrived
LEMON TARTS & MINCE PIES Monday - Friday 6.00am - 6.00pm
6.00am - 3.00pm
6.00am - 3.00pm
Welcome to Young, the cherry at the heart of the beautiful Hilltops Region, where we roll out the red carpet on the first weekend of December for our favourite event, the National Cherry Festival.
This year the National Cherry Festival is bigger and brighter, as we offer a program packed full of fun events.
Who can eat a cherry pie in the shortest possible time?
Who can spit a cherry seed the furthest distance?
You can marvel at the fireworks and the street parade, dance or sing along with live music, browse the many unique market stalls, exhibitions and local performers, and for the thrill seeker, amuse yourself on the rides in the fabulous Carnival Alley. Take a leisurely stroll around out amazing town to explore our local retailers and eateries and
enjoy a variety of unique shopping and dining experiences - you’ll be impressed by what we have to offer.
A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful visitors and our valued community.
We can’t wait to celebrate the 74th National Cherry Festival with you all - let the festivities begin!
NATIONAL CHERRY FESTIVAL COMMITTEE
While you are in town, why not go exploring?
Get into the festive spirit and enjoy all that Young has to offer during the National Cherry Festival!
Stroll through our charming streets and discover local treasures, cosy coffee shops, bustling pubs and clubs.
for the 2024 Festival
There are a number of special transport arrangements for the National Cherry Festival. There will be a continuous courtesy bus looping between the Caravan Park, Showground, Old Library in Lynch Street, New Library and Carrington Park.
Thanks to Young Community Transport there will be a shuttle service between Boorowa and Young on Saturday November 30.
For times and bookings contact Young Community Transport. 133 Main Street, Young NSW 2594 | 02 63821518 | enquiries@youngboorowa. cccsl.org.au | youngcommunitytransport.org. au.
Don’t miss the chance to visit our cherry orchards, where you can pick the freshest cherries straight from the trees - it’s an experience you won’t forget!
Take a break and unwind at one of our local wineries, where you can sip on award winning Hilltops Region wines.
And if you’d rather stay close to the heart of the festival, drop into the Visitor Information Centre at Anderson Park.
You’ll find a fantastic selection of local produce, local wines, and unique souvenirs.
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BACK CREEK ORCHARD 727 Back Creek Road Young NSW 2594 0438 166 215
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FRIDAY 29 NOVEMBER
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
SATURDAY 30 NOVEMBER
SUNDAY 1 DECEMBER
What’s on during Cherry Season
YOUNG SOCIETY OF ARTISTS INC CHERRY HARVEST EXHIBTION | HILLTOPS PORCELAIN ART GROUP | BURRANGONG GALLERY
November 2 - December 14
Official opening November 2, 11am
Old Railway Building/Young Visitor Information Centre
Anderson Park, Lovell Street, Young
CHERRY FESTIVAL VETERANS GOLFERS ‘WEEK OF GOLF’
November 18 - November 22
Details and entry form on Young Golf Club website
www.younggolfclub.com.au
Pro Shop 02 6382 1543
CHERRY FESTIVAL BOWLS CARNIVAL
Young Sporties Bowling Club
November 20-21 Women’s Triples
November 23-24 Mixed Pairs
November 26-28 Mens Triples
Phone 02 6382 1112
HILLTOPS COMMUNITY HUB TWILIGHT MARKETS
November 28, 2024 2pm-8pm Gold coin entry
Uniting Church Grounds, 82 Lynch Street (Cnr Cloete and Lynch Streets), Young Hilltops Community Hub 02 6382 6328
NATIONAL CHERRY FESTIVAL YOUNG AND REGION FARMERS MARKET
Saturday November 30 and Sunday December 1
Anderson Park, Lovell Street, Young Bev 0491 150 940
UNITING CHURCH MARKETS
December 14
Baked goods, plants, books, jewellery, craft items
and more.
Uniting Church Grounds, 82 Lynch Street (cnr Cloete and Lynch Streets), Young 02 6382 1519
THE SIR GEORGE CHRISTMAS MARKETS
The Sir George Riverside Drive, Jugiong Leonie 0411 155 024
ALLIED GRAIN SYSTEMS CHERRY FESTIVAL CUP
Two person Ambrose Young Golf Club 02 6382 1543 younggolfclub@gmail.com Barry Hazlegrove 02 6382 3704
New Cherry Twirl Competition starts in 2024
This year, we’re adding an exciting new element to our beloved National Cherry Festival.
Over the past few years, the National Cherry Festival Committee has been thrilled to see so many bright and delightful cherry-themed outfits popping up throughout the festival.
So we thought, why not turn it into a fun competition?
It’s the perfect chance to show off your best cherry-inspired outfit for kids aged 0-10 years.
Entry is free on Saturday, November 30 at 2.30pm on the main stage, with fantastic prizes up for grabs for the best-dressed cherry themed girl and boy in two categories, 0-4 years and 5-10 years age groups. The committee can’t wait to see all the adorable, creative outfits this year!
Our first Cherry Queen: Jean Thackeray
long companionship that would see them face fire, hardship, divorce and old age together.
Born on May 14, 1930, Joan Makepeace Thackeray grew up on ‘Wootoona’, the family sheep station north of Young.
The eldest of three children, with two younger brothers, Joan lived much o her early life boarding at the Presbyterian Ladies College in Goulburn.
Peter Thackeray, born five
years after his sister, remembers those early years away from home.
“I always though I’d been sent to boarding school just to get out of their hair,” he said.
“They always had parties out on the farm and the kids were in the way. And I’ve never forgiven them for that.”
An intelligent young woman with a love of reading, Joan wanted to go to Sydney and study architecture.
But her father, happy to have her home after years lived away, was not willing to support her.
Diane Goodman, her eldest daughter remembers a talk she had with her mother about the time.
“Don’t you ever let anyone tell you that you can’t do something you really want to,” Joan said to Diane, then a girl in the first stages of wom an-hood.
near home, settle down, start a family. And with Ross Good man, she did.
17, 1951, with families Goodman and Thackeray drink-
“He’d got drunk, went walkabout and was heading towards town.
“When they found out she blew a fuse.”
Ross was outgoing, four years older than Joan and, like many men of his generation, a veteran of World War
He wrote home of ‘square miles of battleships’, ‘hundreds of planes’ and was one of the first Australian sailors to see the atomic ruins of the atomic bomb at Nagasaki.
Once home, Ross got a job at Hammond and Hanlon’s department store in Young.
And in 1956, he took this experience and his wife’s needle skills to Leura, in the Blue Mountains, where the family opened a men’s wear business on the main
Bushfires blazed through Leura the following year, gutting the family’s home, shop and savings.
The family struggled on for a year, but hard times forced Ross and Joan to Lake Illawara in 1959, and then they moved to Wollongong in
As the kids grew older, moved out and made their lives, the couple divorced but kept close contact.
Once retired, Joan kept herself busy, gardening, reading and attending classes at the Workers Educational Association Centre in Wol-
“She did every course under the sun at WEA,” Diane
“She was just constantly reading and doing.”
But as time slipped by, so did memories of the recent
“It was really tough,” Pete
“I’d go and see her two and three times during the day, and she’s say, ‘Hello Peter, I haven’t seen you for years.”
Despite the divorce, Ross lived with and cared for Joan in her final years.
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Joan Makepeace Thackeray was Young’s first ever Cherry Queen in 1949.
Vets, families accept medallion marking 75 years since war’s end
AT this year’s Remembrance Day Service in Grenfell, four local WWII veterans and their families marked 75 years since the end of the Second World War with commemorative medallions.
In 2020, the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War was observed.
On application, these medallions were presented to World War Two Veterans on behalf of the Australian people, to those who served this nation and her allies during the war years 1939 to 1945.
The design on the medallion shows the Commonwealth Coat of Arms on one side and displays a poppy, the flower of remembrance on the other side.
Grenfell RSL Sub Branch have been provided with five medallions from the Department of Veterans Affairs, to issue to those veterans the sub branch wish to honour and thank. These medallions were issued to local veterans
Eunice Clark, Thomas Walsh, John England and Ed Livingstone.
Eunice Clark was the only veteran who was able to receive the accept the medallion in person, with family members of Thomas, John and Ed accepting the medallions on their behalf.
A medallion was also provided to the Grenfell Museum and Historical Society for display.
During the presentation of the medallions, a portion of each veteran’s military service and experiences was read out by their family members.
Eunice Clark
In 1944 Eunice Clare,, or Eunice Huckel as she was then, was aged 18 an living with her parents and five younger siblings on their farm at Pullaboobak.
Also living with them was her older brother Viv’s wife, Olga.
A small disagreement developed between Eunice and Olga and much to Eunice’s horror, her mother took the other girl’s side. In a fit of pique Eunice found an enlistment form inn the Sunday
paper, filled it in and mailed it off.
A couple of weeks later she received notice to come to Victoria Barracks for an interview and this weas the beginning of her military service.
She commenced basic training at Moorebank on August 1, 1944 and further training as a transport driver. She was then transferred to Bonegilla, near Albury, to further her driver training.
She was then moved back to Moorebank and attached to a radar unit as a driver, mostly driving 30 cwt (1.5 tonne) international trucks moving stock, stores and other soldiers around, with very rare occasions getting to drive officers around in big shiny Ford car, which was a bonus.
The final part of her military service was at Monegeetta Camp in Victoria where she undertook tyre testing with American and Canadian serice personnel.
Eunice was at Monegeeta when peace in the Pacific was declared on August 15, 1945 and she was subsequently discharged from service, or as the army so quaintly put it ‘dekitted’ on January 22, 1946
Edward Livingston (20/10/1918 - 01/09/2008)
Ed enlisted at Young on January 16, 1942. Whe he received a posting to Darwin he was granted four days leave to marry Jean Walmsley at Holy Trinity Church, Grenfell on November 11, 1942 - 82 years ago as of the 2024 Remembrance Day commemorations.
As a sergeant in the Intelligence Section in the Northern Territory, he travelled the coastal islands in a small boat gathering information about Japanese activities, communicated with three main Aboriginal groups to keep them ‘on side’ in the event of occupation, checked on station owners as far south as Katherine and endured the wet season conditions in slit
trenches during Japanese air raids that continued night and day until 1944.
Ed was de-mobbed on January 4, 1946 have spent four years with all of his worldly possessions in a kit bag.
John England Born on October 12, 1911, John Armstrong England enlisted in the CMF in 1929 and was commissioned as a cavalry officer in 1931.
He was called up for full time operational service in June, 1941, serving with anti-aircraft artillery in the defence of Sydney, Wollongong, Morotai and Labuan.
He subsequently served as Commanding Officer of the 52nd Australian AA Regiment (Comp) and 2/3 Australian Composite AA Regiment.
As the CO of the North East Borneo Force he received the surrender of Japanese troops in Octoboer, 1945, and played a key role in the disarmament and repatriation of Japanese soldiers, as well as the re-establishment of local
government in Borneo.
John was released from full time service as a Lieutenant Colonel after returning to Australia in February, 1946 and remained on the reserve list until the 1960’s.
He was mentioned in Despatches (MID) for “exceptional service in the field in the South West Pacific area”.
Thomas Walsh
Thomas Patrick Walsh (Tom) was born on October 24, 1917 in Grenfell to Joseph Patrick and Florence Pearl Walsh.
Tom enlisted in the Australian Army on April 1, 1941. He was 23 years of age.
His number was NX72492.
According to his war service record, he departed from Australia on September 1, 1941 for ‘Special Duties’ in the Middle East as part of the 9th Division Army Corp.
On January 13, 1942 he was transferred to the 10th Company Corp, still in the Middle East, and returned to his own Division in June, 1942.
His war service records show that he served time in Tobruk, El Alamein, Lae and Borneo as well as New Guinea.
His stories, as told to his family, included tales of visiting Jerusalem and Egypt whilst in the Middle East and being part of the skirmish with Rommel.
His time in New Guinea wsas spent as part of the now famous Kokoda Trail.
The records show that he spent 601 days in Australia and 1045 days overseas on active service.
He certanly earned the title of Returned Serviceman. He died on November 27, 2986 and is buried in Bimbi cemetery alongside his with Phyllis and son Tim.
He was buried with full military honours provided by the local RSL.
It was a hot, still day and as the last Post was played, a crow sitting on a close by fence cawed. His name was inscribed in the Cenotaph at Grenfell.
ACROSS
4 To be bold or intrepid, is to be what (6)
7 To be reluctant to give, is to do what (8)
8 Name the short, thick inner digits of the human hands (6)
9 What is a deep cleft in the ice of a glacier (8)
11 When one walks laboriously, one does what (7)
13 Which blue mineral is a gem of moderate value (7)
15 Name an earlier Australian painter and sculptor, George Washington ... (7)
17 To be the least rapid, is to be the what (7)
20 Which device controls the amount of fuel being fed to an engine (8)
23 What is a chest in which to stow things (6)
24 Which portable shade is used for protection from rain (8)
25 What is a young swan called (6)
DOWN
1 Which term describes an inheritor (4)
2 To be more courageous, is to be what (6)
3 What are bookmakers’ prices known as (4)
4 To discourage from acting, is to do what (5)
5 What are boxing matches split into (6)
6 To be imposing in appearance, is to be what (5)
9 Which devices are used for fastening objects together (6)
10 What is surreptitious procedure (7)
12 Name an agricultural implement for mowing grass, etc (6)
E-QUATIONS 7
14 To rouse from sleep, is to do what (6)
Letters have a number value
Some values are in the right hand cells. Create remaining values using clues in centre cells.
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.
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD QUICK
16 Who is the head male servant of a household (6)
18 To be extremely foolish, is to be what (coll) (5)
19 To walk pompously, is to walk how (5)
21 Name a red variety of corundum, highly prized as a gem (4)
22 To which plant group does the fleur-de-lis belong (4)
Find the following words in the grid. They may be read in any direction, even diagonally. Some letters are used more than once.
WHICH WORDS
1 HACHURE
(a) A chopping block (b) A hill-shading line on a map (c) An American tree allied to the elm
2 IATRICAL
(a) Related to medicine or physicians (b) Satirical in verse (c) Of Spain and Portugal
BIYWORD
Build it yourself using the clues and each of the twenty-four letters once only to form ten words: five across and five down. A key word (bold clue) builds on the letter set in the grid.
CLUES:
Cotton twill fabric (5)
Fuel-carrying transports (7)
Indian stringed instrument (5)
Prefix: grandfather’s father (5)
Quote: “to ... is human” (3)
Sleeveless garment (4,3)
Soiled wool piece (3)
Category (5)
US: auto fuel (3)
Witty remark (3)
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Tennis team goes to State
After shining at the regional finals of the Todd Woodbridge Cup, Grenfell Public School’s Stage 2 tennis team have had a strong showing at the State Finals on Sunday, November 18.
The team is comprised of eight stu dents with one reserve selected during tryouts hosted by Mrs Radnedge and Mrs White.
This year’s Todd Woodbridge Cup journey started in August for the Grenfell Public School team with the first round located in Parkes, and the regional finals hosted in Cowra in September.
Among the initial results available, Grenfell’s team had a win, and then had a draw with the team that went on to win their pool.
More to come about the Grenfell Public School Stage 2 Tennis team and their results.
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Grenfell Public School’s Stage 2 Tennis team have had a strong showing at the State Finals of the Todd Woodbridge Cup.
Boost for Cowra Greyhound training ranks
Cowra’s greyhound racing fraternity has been strengthened even further with former Bargo trainers Ricky and Caitlyn Brewer making the move from Bargo to Woodstock, the couple having an immediate impact landing a winner with their veteran chaser Boaz at Dubbo on Saturday.
Trained by Ricky, Boaz ($10) jumped well from box three in the final event at Dubo taking out the Masters event by two lengths from the Wes McDonald trained Fusion Manu ($4.60) with two and a half lengths back to wife Caitlyn’s Nangar Archie ($2.50) in third place.
Between them Nangar Archie (16) and Boaz (29) have recorded 45 wins for owner Sam Meyer.
Boaz wwas Ricky’s first and only starter this season with Caitlyn already sending 31 starters to the boxes for 10 wins and 12 placegetters.
Last season Caitlyn finished the year with 24 winners and 39 placegetters from 110 runners.
Boaz’s win was the seventh of the week for Cowra mentors with Pam and Paul Braddon returning home from the Dubbo meeting with four winners.
The leading kennel made the trip to Goul burn on Friday for a win and earlier in the week Rod McDonald’s Dana Lodge was suc cessful with Dana Billy at Temora.
On Saturday at Dubbo Paul and Pam Brad don returned to their favorite track after an absence of a couple of weeks recording wins with Come By Chance, Blazing Ferrero, Fer rero Magic and Travelling Gem.
Come by Chance is another member of the successful Feral Franky and Hope`s A Chance litter, scoring on debut in 18.36.
Blazing Ferrero returned to winning form following minor placings in tougher compa ny taking out the Top Grade in a slick 18.02 before Ferrero Magic upset favorite punters defeating kennelmate Flying High in 18.20.
The successful night for the Braddon kennel concluded with a win by Travelling Gem which lead throughout to score in 18.26.
At Goulburn on Friday, Nate’s Fury was a brilliant winner for the Braddons.
Beginning swiftly from the awkward middle draw Nate’s Fury raced away to score ef-
Braddon’s with Pamela, to date, training 51 winners and Paul leading home 52 winners.
Another of Cowra’s leading trainers, Rod Mcdonald, saluted with Dana Billy at Temora last Wednesday. Returning to winning form Dana Billy was midfield away before charging to the front, racing away to score in 18.96.
The win was McDonald’s 42nd of the season.
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Hennessy’s winning double at Bathurst
By Colin Hodges.
Following the brilliant ride by Robbie Dolan to win the Melbourne Cup on Knight’s Choice, the Irish theme continued when Ellen Hennessy rode a winning double on Saturday at Bathurst.
On the same flight from Ireland to Australia as apprentice riders, Dolan and Hennessy are now established as successful senior jockeys.
The date of the first winning ride for Ellen Hennessy is easy to remember being on Remembrance Day (11.11.2019) at Queanbeyan on Destiny’s Dee Day and she has now ridden 156
Both the Hennessy winners at Bathurst, Sanctuary Storm and Turntyne, came from the Annabel Neasham and Rob Archibald stable at War-
Debut maker Sanctuary Storm ($4) came from midfield to win the 1300 metres Thank You Racing Photography Maiden Handicap by a length from Share The Joy (Serg Lisnyy, $2.30 favourite) and Hasime (Ken Dunbar, $11).
Positioned towards the rear in the 2000 metres Donnelly Constructions Class 1 & Maiden Plate by Ellen Hennessy, Turntyne ($3.40) swept down the outside to win by a short head from stablemate Cicada ($2.70 fav.) ridden by another Irish born jockey Robbie Downey, with French Delivery (Mathew Cahill, $7.50) a nose away,
A popular result for the locals when jockey Ashleigh Stanley and trainer Gayna Williams, both from Bathurst, combined to win the 1400 metres Bathurst Plumbing & Gasfitting Class 1 Handicap with Dundas.
Dundas ($7) had a charmed run behind the leaders before sprinting along the inside to beat Flying Dubawi (Michael Heagney, $7) and Sizzling Tale (Zoe Hunt, $4).
Jessica Brookes who is apprenticed to Gayna Williams was also responsible for a good ride when taking an inside run on the Claire Lever, Hawkesbury trained Russian Zarina, $4.80 to $4) to win the 1300 metres Welcome OMYA Southern Benchmark 50 Handicap from Field Agent (Kody Nestor, $9) and Super Sting (Mikayla Weir, $3.80 fav.).
Greg McFarlane won the 1100 metres Class 2 Handicap with Catchy Tunes (Mathew Cahill, $3.10 to $2.80 favourite).
Touchdowns and Toole Boxes
finish top of rugby touch ladder
By BRENDAN MCCOOL
THE Grenfell Junior Rugby Touch competition has wrapped up for the season, with the Touchdowns, captained by Baxter Sheehan winning the junior competition and the Toole Boxes captained by Ryan Toole claiming the high school division.
Grenfell Rugby Club’s Chuckie Radnedge said the final match in the junior division between the Touchdowns and First Contact was pretty close, with the Touchdowns claiming the win 2-nil.
The leading try scorers for both the junior competition and the high school competition were also recognised for their efforts during the season.
Ryan Toole was the leading try scorer in the high school division with 12 tries under his belt over the course of the tournament.
The junior division saw a
two-way tie for leading try scorer between team mates Daisy Forde and Charlie Knight who each scored nine tries over the whole tournament.
Ms Radnedge said they look forward to a great season next year.
In the 2025 regular season, the Grenfell Junior Rugby Club will have teams playing in the Under 8s, Under 10’s and Under 12’s tackle competitions.
The Club will also be fielding try tag teams next year in the Under 8’s, Under 10’s and Under 12’s age groups
Ms Radnedge said the whole competition - both tackle and try tag will be mixed amd will be open to both male and female players.
Ms Radnedge encourages people to get in touch with the Grenfell Junior Rugby Club if they would like to find out more about the 2025 season.
Charlie Knight, Daisy Forde and Ryan Toole were the leading try scorers in their divisions.