Kate is a finalist for NSW regional woman of the year
Kate Cleary has been named a nalist for the 2025 NSW Regional Woman of the Year in recognition of her dedication to helping women and their families rebuild their lives.
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke joined Kate at the awards ceremony this morning at the International Convention Centre in Sydney, celebrating alongside many inspiring women from across the state.
“I’m incredibly proud to see Kate recognised as one of four nalists for this award,” Ms Cooke said.
“Her work with women facing adversity, particularly through The Farm at Galong, has changed countless lives.”
The Farm is a not-for-pro t charitable organisation located in country NSW.
It was established to support women recovering from alcohol and other drug misuse.
The work of the Farm is underpinned by the belief that whatever
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has been lost in a person’s life can be restored.
The Farm provides a safe haven for women overcoming substance misuse, trauma, domestic violence, and the devastating impact of child removal.
Kate’s journey began with an outreach program in public housing, where she saw the need for a long-term, holistic approach to support.
This led to the creation of The Farm a three-hectare sanctuary o ering secure accommodation and expert care to help women rebuild their lives.
“Kate’s vision is about lasting change,” Ms Cooke said.
“Her dedication and compassion empower women to heal and move forward with hope and purpose.”
“On behalf of the Cootamundra electorate and the many women whose lives have been transformed by The Farm, I congratulate Kate on this well-deserved recognition.”
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Have your say
To make Hilltops a more inclusive and accessible place to live and work, Council is currently developing a new Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP).
This initiative strengthens Council’s commitment to fostering an accessible and inclusive community for all residents, including those with disabilities.
The Dra Hilltops Disability Inclusion Action Plan will provide Council with a clear set of actions and strategies to be undertaken over the next four years to improve inclusion for the whole of community.
Community consultation will play an important role in this project, ensuring that the voices and perspectives of residents are heard and incorporated into the planning process.
The DIAP will be informed and guided by the local community, particularly community members with lived experience of disability or as a carer for someone with a disability.
The DIAP will be developed in accordance with the NSW Disability Inclusion Act.
“We all share the responsibility for creating an accessible and inclusive community, so we are seeking community input to help us create a set of realistic and achievable priorities through a survey, Hilltops General Manager Anthony O’Reilly said.
“We want to hear from the community about local challenges as well as opportunities for improving access and inclusion for those with disabilities.
“Disability Inclusion Planning is instrumental in reducing barriers that hinder access to government services, employment opportunities, and the promotion of rights for individuals with disabilities.
“By developing a comprehensive DIAP, Hilltops Council aims to outline clear intentions and actionable steps that will drive positive change throughout our community.
“Residents are encouraged to participate in shaping the future and contribute toward a more inclusive Hilltops and create a community where everyone can thrive.”
Residents are invited to have their say by completing the survey online at https:// www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/haveyour-say/
The survey can also be completed in person at Hilltops Council O ces or call Council on - 1300 445 586 and we will arrange for someone to assist you.
The Hilltops Disability Inclusion Action Plan Survey closes 6pm on Monday 12 May 2025.
Rotary to host the School of St Jude
The School of St Jude founded by Australian humanitarian Gemma Sisia continues to break barriers to provide free, quality education for thousands of poor, bright Tanzanian children.
Now, more than 20 years since opening its doors to just three children, the school is ghting a new frontier, with its university alumni leading the charge to increase its impact.
Gemma is visiting Australia and Young with a St Jude’s graduate John Stanley who will share how access to free primary, secondary and tertiary education has changed his life and that of his family and community.
In the next few weeks, the pair are speaking at a number of local events and are inviting the community to join them.
The Rotary Club of Young together with Hamblin’s Pharmacy and So Me Hair Salon are hosting an event at The Young Golf Club that is open to everyone.
They are excited to share the enormous impact local donations and support have already achieved at the school.
The Rotary Club of Young has had a connection with The School of St Jude since its humble beginning. Some members and their families and friends have been to Tanzania where they contributed to
the building of the school in the early days.
We are super excited to share the amazing story of St Jude and their ever growing success story.
In addition to hearing from Gemma and John, local pharmacist David Hamblin, who with his family visited the school some years ago, will share their experience and the impact their visit made on him, his wife and children.
Started in 2002, The School of St Jude is one of the largest charity schools in Africa, providing free scholarships to more than 1,800 primary and secondary school students every year.
“I wouldn’t be where I am today without St Jude’s,” John Stanley said.
“I started at the school in 2007 and was fortunate to be sponsored to study and graduate from the school and later the African Leadership University with a degree in Social Sciences.
“Today I run my own business and volunteer for a project in Kilimanjaro, supporting young digital entrepreneurs to build their businesses.”
From humble beginnings and a lot of hope, the school has grown to include three campuses that house a primary school, two high schools and boarding houses for high school students to stay
St John’s final garage sale a success
The nal Garage Sale held at St John’s Anglican Church parish hall was a great success.
We would like to thank everyone for their donations and those who supported the sales over many years.
We ask that you donate your household items and toys to other charities.
Our Op Shop is remaining open and we will be still taking donations of clothes, shoes, handbags, and manchester only.
The book sales will also be continuing.
Lambing Flat Enterprises has said they would be very pleased to accept donations that would have previously come to us.
Please pass on this message if you know of people wishing to donate goods to bene t our community. ST JOHNS OP SHOP COMMITTEE
at during the term so they can focus on the holistic education they receive at St Jude’s.
As well as education, stu dents play sport, learn music and art and have a range of extracurricular activities and clubs to choose from.
John’s love of the environ ment led him to become the Chairperson of the school’s Malihai Club, which focused on environment sustainabil ity and renewable initiatives.
“I received a one-in-a-kind education that didn’t just focus on excelling academi cally it also constantly chal lenged me to think about how I could use my experi ences to in uence change,”
John said.
“St Jude’s sparked in me a lifelong desire to contribute positively, and have a mean ingful impact for my commu nity and country.”
The school not only pro vides education but plays a signi cant role improving economic, social and health outcomes for families.
“We know that educating just one child can li the whole family from poverty so this means the school has greater impact,” she said.
tilisers.
The school supports the local community through jobs, where 98 percent of all sta are Tanzanians.
St Jude’s graduates who have committed to a year of community service have taught more than 112,000 students at local government schools over the years.
The school operates al-
“We don’t just believe education changes lives, we see it happening, and John is a shining example of this.”
In 2015 the school launched the Beyond St Jude’s program to support graduates like John in tertiary education,benefitting more than 800 students to continue education they
“This year alone we have more than 400 scholars attending 60 universities internationally, and our alumni are emerging as role models that are not only contributing to their country but are the future leaders for Tanzania,” Gemma said.
“Australians contribute to more than 90 percent of our revenue and have been supporting St Jude’s from the very rst day.
“With graduates like John
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Rotary art exhibition and auction
can engage new supporters by letting our alumni share their stories.”
Gemma and John will be attending at the Young Golf Club on Thursday 13 March 2025 at 7.00pm and would like the community to join them.
Please keep an eye on the Young Facebook Community pages and show your intention to attend and join the St Jude journey via FB or send a TXT to 0412 616 234.
Calling Young High School and St Mary’s students from 1985 for a school reunion
Arrangements are currently under way for a combined school re-union in October this year for all who attended Young High School and St Mary’s Catholic School, starting Year 7 in 1980 until Year 12 in 1985.
This also includes anyone who attended either school during these years.
Activities will go over the weekend Fri 17, Sat 18 and Sun 19 October including a tour of Iandra Castle, our main function on the Sat night at Young Golf Club and tours of both schools on the Sunday morning.
We have already contacted a lot of fellow students however if you haven’t been contacted yet and would like to attend, please get in touch with me, Kate Court by either email ckate4521@gmail.com or mobile - 0428 633 538.
Lions Club on Safari in Young
Lions across Australia are going on safari this March, but instead of spotting wildlife, they’ll be shining a spotlight on the incredible work volunteers are having in the community.
Lions on Safari Month is a celebration of community service, showcasing the vast and diverse ways Lions make a di erence every day from protecting the environment and providing disaster relief to funding medical research and championing a range of humanitarian causes.
The Lions Club of Young Inc. is working, at Bunnings, Farmers Market, Young Harness Racing and Lions Community Market BBQ during March to highlight the impact of Lions in the Young community.
Local Lions Club President David Tame said he is excited to celebrate Lions on Safari Month with the local Young community.
thusiastic to be hosting these functions this month in cel ebration of Lions on Safari Month,” Lion David said.
“Lions has been operating in Young since 1959, having made a big di erence to many lives over this time.
“It’s been a big year for us at Lions, activities range from BBQ’s, Lions Children’s Eye Screening, Quilt Show,
furbishment, Peace Poster, Diabetes awareness and research, Link with A Lion project, Christmas Cakes, Mints and Mini Lotto.
“This would not have been possible without the incredible hard work and dedication from Lions volunteers and support from the local
“We thank everyone for their support and encourage residents to come along to our events.”
Since the rst club was formed in Australia over 75 years ago Lions has grown dramatically in size and impact with over 1300 clubs and 25,000 members now giving back through an array of community-based programs and initiatives.
Mylee triumphs in Country to
Some Lions are on a mission to cure childhood cancer and diabetes, others are committed to assisting those impacted by drought and oods and many are simply working together to help people in need in their local community. One thing all Lions have in common is together they are making an incredible di erence.
“It’s been over a few years for our members, from responding to some of the worst ooding in our country’s history to helping communities rebuild a er devastating bush res,” Lions Australia CEO Rob Oerlemans said.
“Our volunteers are still on the ground making a di erence, and we will continue to be there for as long as it takes.
“Lions on Safari Month is a wonderful opportunity to recognise the incredible
Canberra Leadership Competition
Late last year, then Year 10 Boorowa Central School Student Mylee was announced as one of 13 winners of the prestigious 2024 Country to Canberra Leadership Competition.
Mylee submitted an artwork depicting Police Commissioner Karen Webb as her role model and an analysis.
“This is because seeing her inauguration (at Boorowa Central School) on my rst day of Year 7 highlighted the endless possibilities available and inspired me to be brave enough to achieve my potential,” Mylee said in her application.
As a part of her prize, Mylee received mentorship opportunities and a three day trip to Canberra.
While there she enjoyed a tour of Parliament House and lunch with state politicians as well as a woman’s breakfast at the Hyatt Hotel with highly successful women speaking of their journeys and successes.
She speci cally remembers being inspired by Cathy McGowan, the chairperson of the Agrifutures Australian board.
Mylee and the other award winners were also treated to a ‘she shapes history’ tour at old parliament house and a visit to ABC where some of the girls got to speak on live radio.
Mylee said she speci cally enjoyed the variety of workshops that she participated in which included a career pathway fair, an empowerment workshop and a public speaking workshop where she learnt how to add more presence to her already accomplished public
speaking skills.
Mylee is currently in year 11 at Boorowa Central School and is the co-president of the Student Representative Council.
She is hoping to achieve highly in her Higher School Certi cate next year so she can explore a career in genetics as she is very interested in bloodlines and breeding that leads to exceptional horses, cows and sheep.
She is also a talented runner and swimmer and enjoys riding her horse whenever she can.
The future is bright for this exceptional student leader.
di erence our volunteers make every day in their communities and give people an opportunity to learn more about our organisation.
“This March, we encourage anyone looking to give back to join us on safari and see how they can be part of something bigger.”
Over $50 million is donated to Lions Australia each year with all funds going directly to important causes and people in need.
Over $5 million is invested in youth programs each year, over $20 million is invested in medical research, $5 million in drug awareness, $20 million in hearing services and over 3000 environmental projects are carried out by Lions Australia every year. For more information on Lions and how to get involved visit www.lionsclubs. org.au
Hilltops Council storm recovery update
Hilltops Council is committed to keeping the community informed during the ongoing recovery from the recent storms that affected our region.
As part of these e orts, we are providing updates on the status of our Customer Service operations and the repairs to our Administrative Building and Chambers in Harden. There has been a temporary relocation of customer service o ce.
A temporary customer service o ce setup in the Harden Library, this is a temporary arrangement, and hours of operation are aligned with that of the library which is Monday to Friday 10am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 5pm (cashier desk closes at 4.30pm).
Customers are asked to visit during these times or please call 1300 445 586.
The Council wanted to share the progress on the Harden Council administrative building and chambers.
Council has engaged a remediation Contractor to treat the signi cant water and mould damage.
Depending on the level of damage, Council may need to undertake further structural assessments before repair works can commence.
These assessments should be completed in the coming weeks.
The temporary o ce located at the Trinity Centre will continue to operate until the Harden Administration Building repair works are completed.
Further updates will be provided as soon as more information becomes available.
Mylee’s amazing artwork.
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DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
Application No: DA2025/0002
Applicant: E J Elwan
Property: Lot 6 DP 255503, 20 Briggs St YOUNG NSW 2594
Proposal: Multi-Dwelling Housing (3 units) and retaining wall
Exhibition Dates: 13 March to 28 March 2025
Submissions Close: Prior to close of business 28 March 2025
The application will be considered under Part 4 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, 1979. The application is not integrated development or designated development. Hilltops Council is the consent authority for this application.
In accordance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Development Applications and documents accompanying the applications may be viewed during the exhibition period on Council’s website: www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au.Any persons may make written submissions on the applications. All submissions may be published in Council’s business papers and viewed by other persons with an interest in the applications. If your comments are an objection, then the grounds of the objection must be specified.Persons lodging submissions are required to declare reportable political donations (including donations of or more than $1,000) made in the previous two years and up until the determination of the development. For more details including a disclosure form, go to www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au.Submissions on the proposal must be lodged in writing with Council prior to the close of business on submission close date stated above, in the following manner: -by NSW Planning Portal: www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au; or
-By email: submissions@hilltops.nsw.gov.au; or
-By post: Locked Bag No. 5, Young NSW 2594.Submissions may be published in Council’s business papers and viewed by other persons with an interest in the application. All submissions will be made public in accordance with Schedule 1 of the Government Information (Public Access) Regulation 2018.
PUBLIC NOTICES
PUBLIC EXHIBITION OF DRAFT POLICIES (VARIOUS)
At the Hilltops Council Ordinary Council Meeting on 27 February 2025, the Council endorsed several dra policies to be placed on public exhibition. These are: Dra Debt Recovery and Financial Hardship Policy; Dra Hilltops Council Enforcement Policy; Dra Live Streaming of Council Meetings Policy; Dra Public Interest Disclosure Internal Reporting Policy; Dra Statement of Business Ethics Policy; Dra Cemetery Management Policy; Dra Hilltops Internet, Email and Computer Usage Policy; Dra Access to Information Policy; Dra Legislative Compliance Policy and Dra Enforcement Policy.
The dra policies can be viewed at https://www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/ council/have-your-say/ or hard copies are available for viewing by the public at the Council administration o ices at Boorowa, Harden and Young.
SUBMISSIONS
Any person may make a written submission to Council and can do so until midnight, Sunday 30 March 2025. Submissions can be made via https:// www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/have-your-say/ or BY LETTER TO: The General Manager, Locked Bag No. 5, Young NSW 2594. All submissions received will be considered by Council before the final documents are adopted.
PUBLIC EXHIBITION OF DRAFT HILLTOPS DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT POLICY
At the Hilltops Council Ordinary Council Meeting on 27 February 2025, the Council resolved to exhibit the dra Hilltops Development Assessment Policy 2025 as Council’s response to the Ministerial Statement of Expectations Order for Development Applications to be ‘assessment ready’.
The dra policy recommends placing an emphasis on front-loading the process where Council o icers will provide more pre-lodgement advice, publish detailed checklists, and make direct contact when the documentation submitted does not meet the ‘assessment ready’ standard. In return, applications that are not assessment ready will be returned prior to lodgement and determined when ‘stop the clock’ requests for further information are not met in a timely manner.
The dra Hilltops Development Assessment Policy 2025 will be on public exhibition from Monday 3 to Monday 31 March 2025, with the submissions period closing at 5.00pm on Monday 14 April 2025
The dra Hilltops Development Assessment Policy 2025 can be viewed at https://www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/have-your-say/ or hard copies are available for viewing by the public at the Council administration o¬ ices at Boorowa, Harden and Young.
Any person may make a written submission to Council in relation to the dra Hilltops Development Assessment Policy 2025 and can do so until
PLANNED COUNCIL WORKS & PESTICIDE
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NOTIFICATION
UNTIL WEEK ENDING THURSDAY 20/03/2025
is available on Council’s website at https://www.hilltops.nsw.gov. au/council/ council-works-androad-closures/ PLEASE DIRECT ANY ENQUIRIES TO CUSTOMER SERVICES ON 1300 445 586
PUBLIC NOTICE: PUBLIC EXHIBITION OF DRAFT HILLTOPS DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN 2025
In accordance with Division 3.6 and Schedule 1 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and Division 2 of the Environmental Planning Regulation 2021, Hilltops Council gives public notice of the exhibition of the dra Hilltops Development Control Plan 2025.
At the Hilltops Council Ordinary Council Meeting on 27 February 2025, the Council resolved to exhibit the dra Hilltops Development Control Plan 2025 to produce a single set of planning rules for the Hilltops Local Government Area.
The dra Hilltops DCP is a planning document that provides additional planning rules to enhance the function, design and amenity of development within the Hilltops Local Government area. Examples of controls include height of buildings, setbacks, building design and amenity, and landscaping and parking requirements.
The dra Hilltops DCP combines and aligns planning controls of the former Young and Boorowa Shires. It will replace the existing Young Development Control Plan 2011 and Boorowa Development Control Plan 2012 and apply to the whole of the Hilltops Local
5.00pm, Monday 14 April 2025. Submissions can be made via https:// www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/have-your-say/ or BY LETTER TO: The General Manager, Locked Bag No. 5, Young NSW 2594.
PUBLIC EXHIBITION OF HILLTOPS COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION PLAN 2025
At the Hilltops Council Ordinary Council Meeting on 27 February 2025, the Council resolved to exhibit the Hilltops Community Participation Plan 2025 which sets the consultation framework for the planning functions of Hilltops Council. The majority of the updated plan remains as the previously adopted Plan in 2019. The main inclusion within the plan outlines which Development Applications are to be neighbour notified and publicly advertised.
The Hilltops Community Participation Plan 2025 will be on public exhibition from Monday 3 to Monday 31 March 2025, with the submissions period closing at 5.00pm on Monday 31 March 2025
The dra Hilltops Development Assessment Policy 2025 can be viewed at https://www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/have-your-say/ or hard copies are available for viewing by the public at the Council administration o¬ ices at Boorowa, Harden and Young.
Any person may make a written submission to Council in relation to the Hilltops Community Participation Plan 2025 and can do so until 5.00pm Monday 31 March 2025. Submissions can be made via https://www. hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/have-your-say/ or BY LETTER TO: The General Manager, Locked Bag No. 5, Young NSW 2594.
OPEN TENDER - RFT000034 – YOUNG TRUNK DRAINAGE CONSTRUCTION
Hilltops Council is seeking tenders from suitably qualified and experienced parties to undertake the construction of a trunk drainage line within the township of Young, NSW.
Interested parties are required to register via Council’s E-tendering Portal, Tenderlink, via https://portal.tenderlink.com/hilltops/ to download the relevant tender documentation.
Should you experience di iculties accessing the above website please call Tenderlink’s helpdesk on 1800 233 533.
Council’s Procurement & Risk Coordinator, Kirstie Mayne, is the relevant contact for this tender all enquiries are to be directed through the Tenderlink Forum.
Closing date: no later than 12 Noon on Thursday 27 March 2025. SEEKING EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - HILLTOPS ACCESS COMMITTEE
Hilltops Council would like to invite members of the community to nominate for the Hilltops Access Committee (the ‘Committee’).
Council is looking to appoint up to ten (10) community members or
Government Area.
The dra Hilltops Development Control Plan will be on public exhibition from Monday 3 March to Monday 31 March 2025. Council welcomes any submissions or feedback on the dra Plan.
Of note, the dra Hilltops DCP must be taken into consideration when preparing and determining development applications lodged a er 3 March 2025. Council encourages you to read the dra documents to see if there are any proposed changes relevant to you.
The full details of the dra Hilltops DCP may be viewed on Council’s website at https://www.hilltops.nsw.gov. au/council/have-your-say/ or hard copies are available for viewing by the public at the Council administration o ices at Boorowa, Harden and Young.
Any person may make a written submission to Council in relation to the Dra DCP and can do so until the close of the public exhibition period by 5.00pm Monday 31 March 2025. Submissions can be made via https://www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/have-yoursay/ or BY LETTER TO: The General Manager, Locked Bag No. 5, Young NSW 2594.
representatives from our local community in line with the term of Council. Eligibility:
To be eligible as a community representative, members must live, work, study or have connections to the Hilltops LGA and meet at least one of the following desirable criteria:
• Be a person with disability or mobility restriction or represent a group of persons who have disability or mobility restriction.
• Be a family member of people with disability within the LGA
• Be a representative of a local disability service provider providing services to people with disability within the LGA.
SUBMISSIONS
If you believe you could add value to the Hilltops Access Committee, please complete and submit the Expression of Interest form available at https:// www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/have-your-say/. Applicants must also attach a supporting letter demonstrating how your membership would be of benefit to the Committee.
Applications are to be submitted via mail@hilltops.nsw.gov.au no later than 5pm on Friday 13 March 2025.
If you should have any queries regarding the Expression of Interest please contact Darryl Smith, Manager Corporate Strategy & Community, via mail@hilltops.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 445 586.
COMMUNITY CONSULTATION ON IMPROVEMENTS TO WASTE SERVICES
Council is seeking feedback from residents, businesses, and stakeholders on the proposed charges and service level options to achieve environmental compliance goals and financial sustainability.
Building on the success of community consultation workshops held in early 2023, Council will be engaging in additional community consultation to provide information and receive feedback on the identified options to improve waste services.
The consultation approach includes:
• Community consultation workshops took place across Hilltops from Thursday 13 February to Thursday 6 March 2025, to collect more qualitative data and gauge the di erent priorities of di erent communities.
• An online waste management survey opened on Monday 17 February 2025 and closes Sunday 16 March 2025 for those who were unable to attend a consultation session and to collect statistical data on customer attitudes to proposed charges and waste management options.
• Written submissions are invited for any feedback which does not fit in to either of the above consultation options.
For more information and access to the online waste management survey go to https://www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/have-your-say/
Interactive workshop a work of poetry
Participants at the Interactive Poetry Workshop, hosted by the Lambing Flat Young Branch of the Fellowship of Australian Writers NSW Inc, thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to try their hand at writing their own verse. Barbara Granger, who conducted the workshop, acquainted the group with three di erent forms of poetry.
First was the limerick, familiar to most people, with
its distinctive format and rhyming pattern.
Next came the Haiku, a form of Japanese poetry with only three lines, which challenged participants to focus on the number of syllables per line, describing a ‘moment in time’.
Trying to write a Particle Poem of only four lines, with three words on each line, all ending in ‘…ing’ was the group’s last attempt at writ-
ing, which produced much laughter, as it was not as easy as it rst appeared.
A er a short co ee break, participants each had the opportunity to assess a poem and report back to the group.
A highlight was having one of the participants read her own poem, she had recently submitted to a competition.
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Graham School at Hovells Creek commemoration
On Sunday 18 May 2025 former pupils of the Graham School are invited to gather at the restored school building on Graham Road, Hovells Creek, to commemorate its history and celebrate its rescue from an extremely dilapidated state.
An application was originally made on 14 May 1883 to establish a public school at Hovells Creek.
At that time 26 children were living within 3-4 miles of a school site adjacent to St Joseph’s church, on what was then known as Reids Flat Road, but is now Frogmore Road.
Just over a year later, in September 1884, the NSW Architect for Public Schools reported:
“I have had the building erected at the above place for school purposes inspected, and I estimate the value of the same at £67.7.0. It is a substantial and well-built wooden structure, 13 x 15 x 9 feet; the roof is covered with galvanized iron with proper ridge capping; and the furniture consists of 4 desks and 4 forms, 8 feet long, 1 table, 1 chair and 3 small bookshelves.”
The school operated as a single teacher school and initially ran on a part-time basis in conjunction with Clonalton School.
visiting shooters or shearers stayed in it overnight.
lean to store were completely rebuilt.
The late Bede Morrissey, who renovated Old Graham and the former St Joseph’s Church Church in the 1990s, was persuaded to come out of retirement, and at the age of 89 repaired and remade all the traditional sash windows by hand. Finally, Aaron Morrissey, Bede’s son, working with his wife Michelle, repainted the building inside and out.
While the original desks had long since disappeared, it was possible to source some similar original desks from the old Tuggeranong Schoolhouse in Canberra, when it closed in 2023. These and other items will be placed in the school. An appeal is being made to locals who may have any items from the old school, so that they can be returned. It is hoped to set up a small group of locals and interested former students to be involved in helping safeguard the building into the future.
In 1984 150 former pupils and teachers celebrated the Graham School’s 100th anniversary at the Boorowa RSL Club, when many wonderful memories and stories were shared.
The school sat empty in a paddock on Willow Glen a er its closure, gradually falling into disrepair over the next 55 years. Occasionally
In 1929 the school was moved down the valley, it is said on the back of a bullock dray, to its present site on Graham Road, some 3 km (nearly 2 miles) to the north. This new site was closer to where most of the school age children lived, with most of them travelling to the school either on horseback, by sulky or by walking. The school operated there as a single teacher school until 1966, when it closed due to a lack of enrolments.
The building survived surprisingly well until around 2013, when cattle knocked out several supporting verandah posts, causing parts of the roof to collapse. Also, as the external timber walls of the building had not been painted much of the building weathered badly.
In 2022 a proposal to restore the school building was raised. Nick and Pen Gay, who in 2015 had taken
over operating the property from Nick’s parents, Barry and Penny Gay, were very supportive of the idea and fenced o an area around the school to protect it from stock.
Members of the Hovells Creek Landcare Group then spent a day in late-2022 shovelling and sweeping out debris and sheep dung from the school, loading it onto a tip truck and clearing the site ready for the building work.
Actual restoration work began in 2023 and has been
very much a team e ort.
John and Liz Baker, who previously owned and restored the nearby Old Graham homestead, funded and planned the work program and ensured that it complied with Burra Charter heritage restoration principles.
Brian Beattie, assisted by his son Mitchell, did the carpentry and reroo ng work. They jacked up the oor to level it, replaced quite a lot of wall boards, and stripped and re xed the galvanized iron roof. The verandah and
The commemoration event is being organised by Jan and Keith Hyde of Jerringomar. A chapter in the Hovells Creek Landcare Group’s ‘Changing Times Changing Landscapes at Hovells Creek, NSW - two hundred years of history and recollections’ includes a history of the school. Jan spoke with many former students of the Graham School while researching and editing this book, which was published in 2021.
Please contact Jan Hyde for further information about the 18 May Commemoration on 0409 037 117, or at hyde6697@gmail.com.
Some members of Hovells Creek Landcare Group who, along with others, spent a day clearing out the school prior to restoration work.
verandah and lean to, and with broken windows and missing doors.
Schoolhouse in 1992, largely intact but badly weathered.
An explosive start to HOBTRACK
Hilltops O the Beaten Track Arts and Cultural Trail kicked o with a bang last Friday at the Southern Cross Cinema with a celebration and learning all about what goes on behind the scenes in the movies and shows we all watch.
Local lmographer Kevin Greaves from Reload Productions took attendees through the steps of editing, colour grading, sound and visual effects to create projects.
The presentation was a fun and at times interactive walk through the processes related to creating amazing movies.
Following the presentation Kev premiered his special, self-funded documentary ‘Scratch the Surface’ that took a look at the creative processes by three artists from across the Hilltops, featuring a visual artist from Murringo, a composer and former music teacher from the Young Conservatorium of Music and a sculptor from Young.
The rst weekend of the event was a huge success with events held in Young, Murringo and Harden.
Coming up this weekend there is still plenty more to see and do.
Saturday May 15 Shearing Strokes in Fashion will open at Hussy Speciality Co ee and Kitchen.
Shearing Strokes in Fashion, a small but interesting display showcasing the
unique artistry of local farmer, grazier, and fashion designer, Vince Nowlan.
A sixth generation farmer from Wentworth Station, Vince draws inspiration from the land, the changing seasons, and the dynamic strokes of shearers at work.
His designs transform the patterns of shearing into stunning fashion pieces, blending the rugged beauty of rural Australia with highend textile art.
Be sure to check out the 17th Annual Lambing Flat Sculpture Wood and Big Art Exhibition at the Young Town Hall between 9am and 4.30pm.
Admission is a gold coin donation.
Immerse yourself in the creativity of the region, including featured works by Stephen Carrol - an Australian artist specialining in
sumi-e and Chinese brush painting - and Mandy McDonald, known for her stunning glass sculptures.
Discover an impressive array of sculptures, woodwork and large-scale artworks across the exhibition, showcasing the talent and cra smanship of local and regional artists.
In Young the Regional Farmers Market will be on this Saturday morning between 9am and 12pm where there will be plenty of stalls selling local produce, homemade wares and plenty more.
The On the Farm Children’s Art Exhibition will be open once again at the Southern Cross Cinema between 9.15am and 3pm.
The Leonie Bell Art Show will be on exhibit at the Boorowa Courthouse, and while there why not stop by the Boorowa Courthouse
Arts and Cra s Shop while you’re there, grab a bite to eat or spend some time soaking in the local handmade products.
The Art of Wine exhibition at Grove Estate will be open
all weekend between 10am and 4pm.
Walk amongst the grapes and try some of the local drops at the cellar door on the Murringo Road, Young.
Mud and Art: Clay and glaze pottery creations by Fernanda Parodi will be open in Harden over the weekend between 10am and 4pm.
Located at 2 Lyons Street, Murrumburrah, there will be a special demonstration on Saturday March 22 between 2pm and 4pm.
Discover the unique pottery creations, vibrant glazes and meticulous cra smanship.
Fernanda uses both wheelthrowing and hand building techniques with her pieces ranging from planters and mugs to decorative tea light candle holders, kitchen
utensil holders and charming small gures like angels, bunnies and chickens.
Two Arts, One Vision at the Harden Murrumburrah Arts Council will be open again this weekend, showcasing local artists and photographers it is open between 10am and 4pm.
Heading out to Murringo? Why not stop by the Murringo Barracks and experience Therese Crowe’s exhibition ‘Vista Paintings’.
Open between 10am and 4pm, you can immerse yourself in Therese’s amazing vision and creativity in her breathtaking paintings.
Dotti Le Sage will be holding a Still Life Painting Demonstration at the Old Courthouse Building in Harden Murrumburrah on Saturday. Between 10am and 12pm unlock the secrets behind beautiful still life painting at the exclusive demonstration with the Cootamundra artist.
Whether you’re an experienced painter or just starting out, Dotti’s session o ers inspiration, insight and practical tips to elevate painting skills.
From 11am on Saturday locals can visit the Packing Box Art Exhibition featuring Louise Adams at Ballinaclash. There will be an evening exhibition at Cli on House and Gardens on Saturday starting from 4pm.
International artists and new resident to the Hilltops, Anneluise Sugar (Friedel
Klarenberg) will be exhibiting a range of medium artworks at Cli on House and Gardens, joining her exhibition is er brother and accomplished painter, Eric Sugar. Guests are invited to enjoy the evening exhibition and take in the beautiful grounds of Cli on House and Gardens over a glass of wine and canapes.
Tickets are available at the door and are $15 each.
The Hilltops Choir will be performing at Ross Memorial Church on the Corner of Binalong and Darby Street, Harden on Sunday March 16 at 2pm.
Entry is a gold coin donation with proceeds going to the Flying Doctor Service.
The choir, a beloved local group with a passion and a love for sharing music with others, brings together singers from across the Hilltops. Their performance will feature a mix of contemporary and traditional songs.
On Sunday the Harden Murrumburrah Community Markets will be on between 9am and 1pm at the Old Tennis Courts and Community Garden on Albury Street, Harden.
Explore a variety of plants, fresh fruit, local produce, art and handmade cra s.
Green Glass Studio will be holding a workshop this Sunday in Young on bespoke jewellery from recycled materials.
Held at the studio at 16 Nasmyth Street, Young, bookings can be made through the HOBTRACK website or the Green Glass Studio website.
Hilltops Councillor Column
Lights, Art, Action! A Vibrant Start to HOBTRACT
2025 Fascinating and entertaining! Last Friday’s HOBTRACT (Hilltops O the Beaten Track Arts and Cultural Trail) opening at Southern Cross Cinema o ered a glimpse inside local lmmaker Kevin Greaves’ editing suite.
A er surprise treat boxes and a glass of local wine, Kevin engaged the audience in an interactive demonstration of key documentary-
making roles.
He highlighted the complexity of full-scale productions - green screens, FX, and more - while also showing how easy it can be to create short clips with a smartphone.
The audience then enjoyed the premiere of Kevin’s documentary, featuring three local artists whose creative processes and artistic visions came to life on screen:
Riccardo Barrone, a composer from the Young Re-
gional Conservatorium; Therese Crowe, an artist from Murringo; and Je Peady, a woodworker and sculptor from Young. One of Therese’s paintings and a handcra ed bowl by Je are among the HOBTRACT rafe prizes, supporting next year’s event.
Saturday brought a stroll through Judy Barker’s fun and quirky sculpture- lled garden in scenic Murringo Gap, the Murringo Art Show (with more wine and cheese!)
and Therese Crowe’s exhibition at Murringo Barracks.
Sunday, I visited HardenMurrumburrah’s Old Courthouse, where the Camera Club’s exhibition of paintings, photos, and vintage cameras sparked memories of early lm days, alongside a cyanotype printing demo. Our community is rich with creative artists who offer beauty, fresh perspectives, and accessible selfexpression. HOBTRACT also highlights the power of
volunteers and what we can achieve together.
Don’t miss out explore the exciting events across the Hilltops area until Sunday 23 March 2025 at https://hobtrack.hilltopsarts.org/
And don’t forget, this Sunday 16 March is the last day to comment on the waste consultation at https://www. hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/ have-your-say/
Enjoy!
Councillor Mary Dodd
Improving the education of country girls
It was noted in 1938 that ‘amazing improvements have been made in the life of city girls’, as they had access to business, cultural and social relationships alongside sport, theatre, clubs, books and the radio.
Lorna Byrne, of the Agricultural Bureau, wanted to ensure that country girls didn’t miss out on all these ‘modern improvements’.
So, leadership camps for country girls were held, rst at Curlewis, then at Caragabal, Henty, and other locations.
The Tames, who had taken up a portion of Caragabal station, made their home available for the second camp from 3rd to 12th October 1938.
Lucy Jane Tame (1882-1982) was the daughter of William Wiggins and his wife Mary.
The Young Historical Museum displays one of her workbooks from her time at Wambanumba School.
Lucy married Henry Edward Tame in 1917 at Parkes. Henry was the son of Alfred Gordon, who was once a Police Constable at Young, and his wife Alice Maud.
The leadership camps were modelled on those found in Scandinavia, Canada, and the USA, where ‘great attention is paid to the cultivation of a broad, cultural outlook amongst rural women’.
Boys to the Bush address South West Group CWA at their most recent meeting
Lucy and her daughter Maud heard about the camps by chance through a radio broadcast. At the Caragabal camp, the girls were given ‘[d]aily instruction in Home Management, Deities and Dressmaking’, alongside lessons on physical culture.
The leadership training included ‘general discussions on progress and citizenship, extensive exercises in public speaking, the running of public meetings and advice on what part the girls themselves should be able to plan, arranging programmes for education and leisure time activities in their own localities’.
The women who attended the camp were Alma Pratt (Caragabal), Phil Schaumont (Bogan Gate), Mrs Percy Lyon (Barmedman), Mrs T. Malloy (Caragabal), Grace Munger (Caragabal), Leonie Palazzi (Grenfell), Mrs Breen (Boorowa), Jean and Jess McNickle (Caragabal), Annie Schmidt (Weethalle), Maud Tame (Caragabal), Ruby
Wilcox (Parkes), Joan and Mary Idiens (Goologong), Gay Frebairn (Parkes) and Mavis Death (Grenfell).
Ruby Wilcox was elected as President of the group, Una Molloy as Vice President and Gay Freebairn as Secretary.
At the conclusion of the camp, Ruby stated that ‘The education of the country girl does not equip her to enter high school and take the intermediate certi cate without the waste of two years. These Camps supply a de nite educational need, and I cannot speak too highly of the bene ts I have derived from this one’.
Lucy Tame was proud of the improvements that the young women had made during their time at Caragabal: ‘I think the Camps are of excellent educational value, and I hope that more people will o er their homes for the advancement of the movement’.
Karen Schamberger - Young Historical Society
CWA Southwest Group held their council meeting at Young CWA rooms today 6th March. Several items were up for discussion, one unfortunately the closure of Quandialla branch. Young branch ladies provided a wonderful morning tea and lunch.
A er lunch guest speaker Dean Bedford from “Boys To The Bush”, along with Laurence Murphy and Lukas Wickey (one of the boys in the program) gave a very informative talk on their program, which works with disconnected, vulnerable boys including ones with homes with no male model.
They do this through various camps and mentoring etc.
MARGIE CLARK
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. 12.00 Horse Racing. Coolmore Classic and Peter Young Stakes. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 7.30 MOVIE: RED. (2010) Bruce Willis, Mary-Louise Parker. 9.45 MOVIE: Atomic Blonde. (2017) Charlize Theron, James McAvoy. 12.05 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 GetOn Extra. 12.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Better Homes. 3.00 The Yorkshire Vet. 4.00 Escape To The Country. 5.00 Horse Racing. Coolmore Classic and Peter Young Stakes. 6.00 Dog Patrol. 6.30 Bondi Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 I Escaped To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Destination WA. 12.30 My Way. 1.00 Let’s Eat With George. 1.30 Hybrid Horizons. 2.00 The Pet Rescuers. 2.30 Bondi Vet. 3.30 David Attenborough’s Mammals. 4.30 The Garden Gurus. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Space Invaders. 8.30 MOVIE: San Andreas. (2015) Dwayne Johnson, Carla Gugino. 10.45 MOVIE: Volcano. (1997) 12.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.35 Doctor Who. 3.25 A Bite To Eat. 3.55 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 4.35 MythBusters. 5.30 Heartbreak High. 7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee (NZ) 8.45 Ab Fab. 10.15 ER. 11.00 Ghosts. 11.30 Rage. 12.35 Heartbreak High. 1.20 Late Programs.
6.00 Rage Charts. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Death In Paradise. 1.30 Poh’s Kitchen. 2.00 Under The Vines. 2.45 Extraordinary Escapes. 3.40 The Role Of A Lifetime. 4.30 Muster Dogs: Collies And Kelpies. Final. 5.30 Landline. 6.00 Australian Story. 6.30 Back Roads. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.30 Vera. 10.00 The Newsreader. Final. 11.00 Unforgotten. Final. 11.50 Rage. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.05 Grace’s Amazing Machines. 4.20 Odd Squad. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Thomas. 5.50 Paddington. 6.40 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.30 Kids BBQ Championship. 8.10 Chopped Jnr. 8.55 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.35 Speechless. 10.00 Officially Amazing Goes Bunkers. 10.25 Dragon Ball Super. 10.50 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.50 Doctor Who. 4.40 MythBusters. 5.30 Heartbreak High. 7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Louis Theroux: Drinking To Oblivion. 9.00 Planet America: Weekend Edition. 9.50 ER. 10.30 Ghosts.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Cool Cars & Bikes. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Motor Racing. National Drag Racing Championship. Round 2. New Year Nitro. 4.00 Carnage. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Football. AFL. Round 1. Sydney v Brisbane Lions. 9.00 MOVIE: Total Recall. (1990) 11.25 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 Beat Bugs. 9.00 Get Clever. 10.00 Weekender. 10.30 Weekender. 11.00 Ed And Karen’s Recipes For Success. 12.00 Malaysia Kitchen. 12.30 Dream Home. 2.10 Holey Moley Australia. 3.40 Britain’s Got Talent. 5.40 MOVIE: Stuart Little. (1999) 7.30 MOVIE: A Knight’s Tale. (2001) 10.15 MOVIE: The Count Of Monte Cristo. (2002) 12.55 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 MOVIE: Mr Forbush And The Penguins. (1971) 3.10 MOVIE: Fire Over Africa. (1954) 4.50 MOVIE: Kings Of The Sun. (1963) 7.00 Rugby Union. Super Rugby Pacific. Round 5. Queensland Reds v NSW Waratahs. 9.30 Super Rugby Pacific PostMatch. 9.45 MOVIE: Rocky III. (1982) 11.45 Late Programs.
Pre-Game. 3.00 Football. AFL. Round 1. Melbourne v GWS Giants. 6.00 The Wash Up. New. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: A Good Day To Die Hard. (2013) 10.35 MOVIE: Big Trouble In Little China. (1986) 12.45 Late Programs.
5.05 A Dog’s World With Tony Armstrong. 6.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Darby And Joan. Return. 8.20 Unforgotten. Return. 9.05 Boat Story. New. 10.05 MOVIE: The Turning. (2013) 1.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.20 Odd Squad. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 The Monster At The End Of This Story. 5.50 Paddington. 6.40 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.35 Moominvalley. 8.00 Horrible Histories. 8.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.10 Abbott Elementary. 9.55 Speechless. 10.20 Merlin. 11.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Hello SA. 6.30 A Current Affair. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Wide World Of Sports. 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. 1.00 Fish Forever. 1.30 Drive TV: Drive Car Of The Year. 2.00 Oz Off Road TV. 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 2. Parramatta Eels v Wests Tigers. 6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 Married At First Sight. 8.40 60 Minutes. 9.40 9News Late. 10.10 See No Evil. 11.10 The First 48. 12.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 AFL Sunday Footy Show. 12.00 Getaway. 12.30 Avengers. 1.30 Dad’s Army. 2.00 MOVIE: West Of Zanzibar. (1954) 4.00 MOVIE: What Did You Do In The War, Daddy? (1966) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: The Fugitive. (1993) 11.10 The Closer. 12.10 Late Programs. 6.00 Flushed. 7.00 It’s Academic. 8.30 Beat Bugs. 9.00 Get Clever. 10.00 Holey Moley Australia. 11.30 Dream Home. 1.10 Zumbo’s Just Desserts. 2.20 Home And Away. 4.20 TBA. 5.30 Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters. 6.30 Puppy School. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Bones. 12.30 The Blacklist. 1.30 Ordinary Joe. 2.30 Prison Break. 6.00 Mass For You At Home. 6.30 Key Of David. 7.00 Joseph Prince: New Creation Church. 7.30 Farm To Fork. 8.00 The Yes Experiment. 8.30 Motor Racing. Formula 1. Australian Grand Prix. Day 3. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 The Sunday Project. 7.00 Australian Survivor. 8.30 Matlock. 9.30 FBI. 11.30 The Sunday Project. 12.30
both personal and professional, to see where problems might exist and how they can be overcome. Keep the lines of communication open.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It’s not easy to bring order to a chaotic situation, whether it’s in the workplace or at home. But if anyone can do it, you can! A pleasant surprise awaits you by week’s end.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Be careful that you don’t make an upcoming decision solely on the word of those who might have their own reasons for wanting you to act as they suggest. Check things out for yourself.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A personal relationship that seems to be going nowhere could be restarted once you know why it stalled. An honest discussion could result in some surprising revelations.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) An unexpected attack of self-doubt could be a way of warning yourself to go slow before making a career-changing decision. Take more time to do a closer study of the facts.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A workplace problem needs your attention now before it deteriorates to a point beyond repair. A trusted third party could be helpful in closing the gaps that have opened.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A recent family situation could give rise to a new problem. Keep an open mind and avoid making judgments about anyone’s motives until all the facts are in.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Rely on your always-sharp intuition to alert you to potential problems regarding someone’s attempt to explain away the circumstances behind a puzzling incident.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Although you still need to do some snipping off of those lingering loose ends from a past project, you can begin moving on to something else.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) With your self-confidence levels rising, you should feel quite comfortable with taking on a possibly troublesome but potentially well-rewarded situation.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Travel is favored, both for business and for fun. The end of the week brings news about an upcoming project that could lead toward a promised career change.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You might feel suddenly overwhelmed by a flood of responsibilities. But if you deal with each one in its turn, you’ll soon be able to hold your head above water and move on.
Classifieds
FOX BAITING
Merryville Stud advise they will be undertaking a 1080 pest animal poisoning program to control foxes at: ‘Beverley’, ‘Lassaan’, ‘Avona’, ‘Geegullalong’ and ‘Trenayr’ encompassing Kenyu, Cowra, Ballyryan, Murringo, Geegullalong, Heath eld, Rugby & Frogmore Roads and Lachlan Valley Way in Boorowa. Poisoning will occur from 14/3/2025 to mid-April 2025. George Merriman 0428 853 282.
“If anyone knows of the whereabouts of Judy Percy and Maureen Montgomery, the daughters of Beryl Clark”, please contact Niki Karapanagos, 02 6274 0894, niki.karapanagos@ballawyers.com.au.
It is in connection with a deceased estate and their entitlement for provision under the terms of the deceased’s Will.
AGM
YOUNG NORTH PUBLIC SCHOOL P&C ASSOCIATION
Tuesday, 18th March 2025, at 6:30 PM School Sta Room, Admin Building All welcome.
LAYER PULLETS ALL BREEDS 20 WEEKS
Delivery March 27th Call Jim 0428 194 105
David Francis Harries
Better known as ‘Dave’, passed peacefully at North Canberra Hospital on Tuesday 4th March 2025.
Aged 75 years.
Beloved husband of Monica. Proud father of Kelly and Lydia.
Prayers for the Eternal Repose of Dave’s soul will be held in St Mary’s Catholic Church, Ripon Street Young on Friday 14th March 2025 commencing at 11am. A private cremation will follow.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.
The death has occurred of Mr John Anthony Robertson. Passed away peacefully on 7th March 2025 at the Young Hospital. Much loved husband of Wilma. Loving brother of Dorothy, Herbie, Betty, Edwen (deceased), Trevor, Barry, Beryl, Susan, Lloyd (deceased), and Kevin. Sadly missed by all extended family and friends. Late of Sam Place, Young.
Aged 84 Years Rest In Peace
A Service to celebrate John’s life will be held on Friday 14th March 2025, at the Young Baptist Church, commencing at 2.00pm. The cortege will then leave for the Young Lawn Cemetery.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.
For those unable to attend John’s service, a recording of his service will be available to watch from 5.00pm Friday 14th March 2025 with the link on the Patterson Brothers Funerals website.
Patterson Brothers Funerals
Mrs Lynette Ann Ledger.
The death has occurred of Mrs Lynette Ann Ledger. Passed away peacefully on 20th February 2025 at Calvary Hospital Wagga Wagga. Much loved wife of Peter. Loved mother and mother in law of Wayne & Lisa, Amanda, Julie. Cherished Grandma of Harley, Melinda and Jordana. Loved sister of Glenda and sadly missed by extended family and friends. Late of Pineview Circuit Young.
Aged 79 Years Rest In Peace
A memorial service to celebrate Lynette’s life will be held on Friday 14th March 2025, at St John’s Anglican Church Young, commencing at 11.00am.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend wearing something purple, Lynette’s favourite colour.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made at the service to the Young Hospital Auxiliary in memory of Lynette.
For those unable to attend Lynette’s service, it will be viewable via the livestream link on the Patterson Brothers Funerals website.
Patterson Brothers Funerals
95 Main Street, Young N.S.W
02 6382 5217
pattersonbrothersfunerals.com.au
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Autumn Carnival a great success
Young Croquet Club hosted its annual Autumn Carnival last week with players travelling from as far away as Forster to take part in the fantastic and competitive event.
The results for the competition was:
Doubles Block B
1st Helen Scrutin and Mary Furness with six wins, one loss and +18 net hoops
2nd Ted Swan and Clyth Hoult with six wins, one loss and +10 net hoops
Doubles Block A
1st Ann Cli on and Ian Waters with ve wins, one loss and +8 net hoops
2nd Carol Tieck and Nigel Sethick with four wins, two losses and +10 net hoops
Singles Block D
1st David Jameson from Orange with six wins, one loss and +16 net hoops
2nd Geo Lawrence with six wins, one loss and +15 net hoops
Singles Block C
1st Young Croquet Club member Nancy McGregor picked up her rst prize in a competition with four wins, three losses and +7
net hoops
2nd also went to a rst time prize getter with Angela Meyer taking four wins, three losses and +5 net hoops
Singles Block B
1st Ray Kang with six wins, one loss and +11 net hoops
2nd Ted Lyng with six wins, one loss and +8 net hoops
Singles Block A
1st Carol Tieck with four wins, two losses and +11 net hoops
2nd Peter Long with four wins, two losses and +7 net hoops
The Business House competition made a return to the courts this week a er having the last week o due to the carnival.
On Tuesday The Young Witness played against Raine and Horne and one Wednesday Douglas Transport faced o with IGA 1 and TEGRA played JMR Support with IGA 2 having the bye.
The results will be in next week’s paper.
Rams take on Bin Chickens in the grand final
The Bribbaree Rams have secured the last spot in the grand nal of the South West Slopes Cricket Association Open C Grade competition.
The Rams will go up against the Criterion Bin Chickens this Saturday at Clarke Oval in Cootamundra making it an all Young Cricket Association grand nal.
The Rams 8/120 slotted into the nal a er taking out
the Cootamundra Ex Services Club Bulls Drive 10/117 at Cran eld Oval in Young.
The Bulls won the toss and elected to bat rst with the Rams heading out to eld.
Justin Boyd was the rst to do some damage catching Luke Ismay on 14 with Ethan Miller bowling out Joshua Harpley on 13 runs.
Jack Woods bowled and caught out a ll in player for
the Bulls only on three runs with Liam Miller catching out Bulls captain Phillip Gay on 22.
Daniel Dovern bowled
LBW to dispatch David Alexander on three runs with Caleb Schiller catching Tony Reece on 31.
Joshua Ismay was bowled
LBW for a duck by Daniel Dovern and Ryder Dovern stumped Aaron Lewis who made it to 26 runs.
Ethan Miller caught Tom Damschke for a golden duck followed by Justin Boyd bowling out Kyle Lewis for a duck.
Kevin Damschke nished up for the Bulls on one not out.
Taking their turn with the bat and chasing 10/117, Liam Miller and Jack Woods opened for the Bribbaree side.
Jack managed six runs be-
fore being caught by Luke Ismay with Liam Miller falling to a bowl from David Alexander on 39.
Mohammed Alam nished up bowled out by David Alexander on 15, with Daniel Dovern the next to fall bowled
LBW by Aaron Lewis on four.
Ethan Miller was unlucky, caught for a duck by Tony Reece before Justin Boyd was caught by Wayd Millar on 35
runs. Ryder Dover was caught out for two by Phillip Gay and Patrick Grady was out for a golden duck, caught by Wayd Millar. Mitchell Schiller nished up on 0 not out leaving the Rams with 8/120 in 33 overs. The grand nal will hit o at Clarke Oval in Cootamundra from 1pm this Saturday, March 15.
Trials and Town Comp kick off soon
TOWN COMP
Young Junior Rugby League’s town competition will commence in term two and we are putting the call out for some enthusiastic coaches to help out our teams on a Friday evening.
If you are interested in helping out, please email : presidentyoungjrl@gmail.
com.
PICKER CHICKS TAG
This year we will kick off with 2 trial nights at the end of this term. These nights help us to allocate teams as fairly as possible.
The competition will then run during term 2 with our final night being Monday the 30th of June.
REGISTRATIONS CLOSE on the 24th of MARCH
Register now at https:// profile.mysideline.com.au/ register.
Monday afternoon League Tag Competition played during Term 2.
5pm Under 10s (girls turning 8, 9 and 10).
5.30pm Under 13s (girls turning 11, 12 and 13).
6pm Under 16s (girls turn-
ing 14, 15 and 16).
Once registered players will be placed into teams.
Trial nights will be on Monday March 31 and Monday April 7.
The aim of the Town Comp is to develop skills and confidence in a game environment, with coaches promoting team work and inclusive playing time for everyone. Smaller team numbers
Young Touch Football awarded life-saving equipment
Young Touch Football Association are among seven community club across the Cootamundra electorate to be awarded funding through the NSW Government’s Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program.
Member for Cootamundra was pleased to make the announcement last week and said the Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program is a significant step toward improving public health and safety.
“This is a game changer for our community,” Ms Cooke said.
“Having access to an AED can make the difference between life and death.
“By equipping our clubs and groups with this vital tool, we are not only enhancing their emergency preparedness but also fostering a sense of responsibility and care within our communities.
Ms Cooke said the initiative aims to ensure that more individuals have access to Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), which can dramatically increase the chances of survival in cases of sudden cardiac arrest.
AEDs are portable devices that can diagnose life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias and deliver an electric shock to restore a normal heart rhythm.
The availability of AEDs in public spaces has been proven to significantly improve the outcomes for individuals experiencing sudden cardiac arrest.
“The response time in an emergency is crucial,” Ms Cooke said.
“The more AEDs we have accessible in our community, the better the chance of a positive outcome for someone experiencing sudden cardiac arrest,” she said.
The other six groups awarded were West Wyalong Bowling and Recreation Club, Temora Gliding Club, Cowra Masonic Hall, Bectric Recreation Reserve Trus, Narrandera Amateur Swimming and Life Saving Club and Cootamundra Town Tennis Club.
mean more game time. All skill levels are welcome.
It is compulsory to participate in the Town Comp to be eligible to play Saturday Cherrypickers Tag.
Saturday Tag is optional and players will be asked to nominate their interest.
For any enquiries please contact Alf Bedford on 0428 472 932.
YJRL TOWN COMP TRIAL NIGHTS
The Under 6/7s, Under 9s and Under 11s Town Comp will start with two trial nights.
Thursday April 3 and Thursday April 10 from 5.30pm.
WELCOME COACHES
We are super excited to have this fantastic trio joining us this season to coach
the Under 12s League Tag team. Thank you.
Welcome to our Under 12s League Tag coaches Kurt Terry, Shelby Inwood and Elicia Anderson.
REGISTRATIONS STILL OPEN
Registrations are now open for:
- Girls playing league tag on a Monday night.
- Boys and girls that would
like to play tackle footy on Friday nights
- Also Saturday Cherrypickers teams. Register now at https:// profile.mysideline.com.au/ register.
GEAR AND MERCHANDISE SHEDS
Don’t worry if you missed out on last week’s gear pick up, we have another one scheduled for Tuesday March 18 at Keith Cullen Oval between 4-6pm.
MOSS VALE TRIAL GAMES Saturday March 22 at Community Oval, 11 Donkin Ave, Moss Vale Young Cherrypickers vs Highlands Storm
9.30am - Under 13s
10.30am - Under 14s LT
11.30am - Under 16s LT
12.30pm - Under 14s
1.30pm - Under 15s
2.30pm - Under 16s
3.30pm - Under 18s
COACHES MEETING
New date for the coaches meeting will be held on Monday March 17 at 7pm - Keith Cullen Oval Clubhouse.
Cruisers knocked out of Under 16s cricket final series
The Watson Toyota Cruisers 5/87 have unfortunately been knocked out of the semi-finals of the South West Slopes Junior Competition after a loss to Tumut Gundagai 8/88 at Stan Crowe Oval in Gundagai.
Tumut Gundagai won the toss and elected to bowl first sending the Cruisers out to set the run tally.
Runs for the Cruisers were made by Jack Shea who scored 14 before being bowled LBW by Aidan Turnbull, Liam Payne added 24 to the tally before he was caught out by Turnbull, Aidan Meda was caught by James Reardon on 12, Braith Anderson was stumped by Cooper Smith with nine, Lachlan Davis finished up on six not out and Brydie Davis was an unfortunate LBW by Harvey Graham for a duck.
Fall of wickets for the Cruisers was 1-19 Jack Shea, 2-51 Liam Payne, 3-73 Braith Anderson, 4-79 Aidan Mesa, 5-87 Brydie Davis.
Taking to the field Jack Shea caught Cooper Smith out on 4, a fill-in caught Billy CribbKelly on five, Jack Shea bowled Aidan Turnbull for an LBW on 10, Braith Anderson caught and bowled Joshua Swan for 14, Brydie Davis caught Riley Bartlett for one, Zayn Bartlett was caught by Braith Anderson for 10, James Reardon was caught by the fill-in for 13 and Hugh Ryan finished up on five not out and Harvey Graham finished up on 0 not out.
In the other semi-final played on the weekend the Temora Scorchers 7/137 defeated Ariah Park Redbacks 8/136 at Nixon Park Oval 1, Temora.
This weekend in the grand final Tumut Gundagai will face off against the Temora Scorchers at Albert Park. UNDER 13s
Following an impressive win last weekend in Temora the Under 13 Hornets will be heading into the grand final this weekend of the South West Slopes Cricket League Junior Competition. The Hornets 8/109 took on the Ariah Park Redbacks 8/95 at Father Hannan Oval in Temora securing their spot to take on Arthur Stacey Stars at Clarke Oval in Cootamundra this Saturday.
In the semi-final the Redbacks won the toss and chose to head onto the field first.
Runs for the Hornets were made by Alexander McMillan 1, Joshua Guy 23, Ardy Abnett 2, Alec Weston 17, Andreas Macfarlane 9, Jack Allen 10, Charlie Beal 12, Fletcher Betts 4 not out and Charlie Power 1.
Alexander was unfortunately bowled out by Jim Donoghue, Louis Abnett was unlucky being bowled out for a golden duck by
Leo Furphy, Joshua Guy retired not out, Ardy Abnett was caught by Joshua Davies, Alec Weston retired not out, Andreas was caught by Thomas Chalmers, Jack Allen was run out by Chase Kenworthy, Charlie Beal was bowled out by Joshua Davies, Charlie Power was bowled by Archer Meehan and Katelyn McMillan was bowled out for a duck by Leo Furphy.
Scoring a total of 8/109 in 25.4 overs the Harden side was in a great position leaving the Redbacks a decent chase.
Taking to the field a Hornet caught out Joshua Davies on one run, Archer Meehan retired not out on seven, Fletcher Davey was bowled out by Joshua Guy on seven, Jim Donoghue retired not out on 28 runs, Leo Furphy was bowled out by Ardy Abnett on 3, Katelyn McMillan both bowled and then caught out Logan Bell on nine, Andreas Macfarlane
bowled Chase Kenworthy out for a golden duck, Duncan Edis retired not out on 11, James Tidd was caught for a duck by Charlie Beal who also backed that catch up with another getting Thomas Chalmers out for a duck as well, William Cassidy finished up on 0 not out and Abraham Fairman was caught by the Hornets for a duck.
The Redbacks ended up on 8/95 in 25 overs.
In the other semi-final played over the weekend Arthur Stacey Stars 5/73 defeated Mawhoods Supa IGA Magpies 8/72 at The Oval in Temora.
The grand final between the Hornets and Arthurs Stacey Stars will hit off at 8.30am this Saturday.
Best of luck to the Hornets who have already had an amazing season.
Nick wins champion three years in a row at Young Golf Club
Nick Bush is the 2025 Mens Scratch Champion for third year in a row in a row with a total of 293 from Scott Nolan with 297.
Zac Williams was the A Grade handicap winner with 277 and the runner up was Chris Campbell with 283.
Levi French was the junior champion with 301 and the junior handicap winner was Angus Rowan.
Sam Langford was the B Grade scratch champion with 330 from runner up Ian Page with 335.
The handicap winner was Tim Findlay 352 and the runner up was Ryan Terry 354.
Robert Norton was the C Grade scratch winner with 352 from Angus Rowan with 364.
The C Grade handicap winner was Sam Davidson with 289 on a countback from runner up Col Blizzard with 289.
Daryl Brown is the 2025 Senior Mens Championships played over 36 holes with 68 stableford. Thank you to our sponsor Connelly’s O ce National.
Sunday was the fourth and nal round of the 2025 Mens Championships sponsored by Michael Slater, Wayne Hewson and Tom Mueller.
The handicap winners were in A Grade - Aaryn Mur tt with 67 nett, B GradeBenny Norton 67 nett and in C Grade Darce Whinam 69 nett.
The Pro Pin on the 7th was won by Mark McCormick and he receives a voucher for $76.
The Kyle McGovern long-
est drive on the 8th was won by Levi French.
The Terry Brothers Carpet Court secret birdie hole on the 3rd was won by Jamie Canellis.
The Terry Brothers NTP’s on the 7th were won by Mark McCormick, Brendon Robinson and Greg Glasgow.
The 13th NTP were won by Cameron Jones and Tim Norman.
The 16th NTP’s were won by Jim Brewster and Tim Findlay.
The 17th NTP’s were won by Jim Brewster, Mitch Cameron and Lachlan Rolls. Balls went down to 74 on a countback and there were 85 players.
On Sat-
Kaye takes out Tuesday competition
Tuesday’s comp was won by Kaye Jasprizza on 29 nett, runner up Garry Cummins on 32 nett.
Terry Casey had a gobble.
Thursday’s winners were David Jasprizza and Garry Cummins with 54 1/4, next best were Terry Casey and Geo Nott 54 1/2.
Geo and Terry had four birdies and three gobbles, Jake Searle and Lindsay Sheather had one birdie and one gobble.
Sunday’s stroke event was won by Nigel Willett 53, next best Garry Cummins on 57.
Nigel and Lindsay Sheather had one birdie each, gobbles went to David Jasprizza, Thadem Davies and Nigel with one a piece, Garry had a birdie gobble. Nigel also won the eagle’s nest. Sponsor of the week was Donges Supa IGA.
VERA MCMILLAN
urday the Men played for the Cooltech Refrigeration and Air Conditioning March Monthly Medals and round 3 of the Mens Championships. The medal winners were Nick Kershaw in A Grade with 67 nett, Peter Kirkwood in B Grade with 66 nett and Zac Smith in C Grade with 69 nett on a countback.
The Elite Cleaning scratch winners were Scott Nolan in A Grade with 71, Ian Page in B Grade with 82 and Geo Palmer in C Grade with 89 on a countback.
The Elegant Timber Shutters and Blinds putting competition winners were Swayde Honeman in A Grade with 23 putts, Benny Norton
in B Grade with 27 putts on a countback and Col Blizzard with 24 putts in C Grade.
The Terry Brothers Carpet Court secret birdie hole was the 16th and was won by Swayde Honeman on a card draw.
The Pro Pin on the 7th was won by Mark Hurcum with 14cm and he receives a voucher for $102.
The Terry Brothers NTP’s on the 7th were won by Simon Murray 200cm, Phillip Oliver 224cm and Mark Hurcum 14cm.
The NTP’s on the 13th were won by Peter Terry 330cm and Peter Kirkwood 333cm.
The 16th NTP’s were won by Zac Williams 370cm and Ethan Newham 210cm.
The 17th NTP’s were won by Swayde Honeman 29cm, Steve Dewar 143cm and Garry Nicolls 108cm.
Swayde also claims the Eagles Nest jackpot with his shot on the 17th hole.
The Young Services Club second shot NTPs were won by Wayne Honeman in B Grade on the 9th with 213cm and C Grade on the 15th was won by Ron Thompson 335cm.
The Kylie McGovern longest drive on the 8th was won by Jake Veney.
The Deluxe Blinds & Shutters Eagles nest jackpot of $60 on the rst was not won and will be $80 next week.
The Ian Page Bricklaying card draw was won by Cameron Hobbs.
New season for ladies golf at Young Club
Balls went down to 73 nett on a countback and there were 116 players.
Upcoming events - Saturday 15th March- Young Fruit Barn 4BBB. Saturday 22nd March- Crutcher Developments single stableford Saturday 29th March GS Tiles and Floor Coverings single stableford. Saturday 5th April Cooltech Refrigeration and Air Conditioning April Monthly Medals.
The Wednesday Medley was won by Casey Ashton with 36 points on a countback and he won 8 balls.
Runner up was Geo Palmer (6 balls) with 36 points on a countback from Mark Flynn (5 balls). Greg Nolan (4 balls) was fourth with 35 points on a countback from Ian Tierney (3 balls), John Snodgrass (2 balls).
The Pro Pin on the 7th was won by Grant Harding and he receives a voucher for $28. Balls went down to 32 points on a countback and there were 43 players.
The Friday Medley was won by Rachel Dorman with 35 points and she won 4 balls.
Runner up was Chris Keevil (3 balls) with 33 points on a countback from Jesse Bruce (2 balls).
Balls went down to 30 points and there were 13 players.
The Kyle McGovern Electrical Sunday medley is in recess until the conclusion of the Mens Championships and will return on Sunday 16th March.
CRAIG WATSON
Golf Club opening day 2025 in Boorowa
On Wednesday the ladies played a Single Stableford.
Runners-up: Leanne Slater 33 pts and Cath Marshall 32 pts on a c/b from Michele Blizzard 32 pts.
C Grade NTP 13th donated by Uplands P/L – Cath Marshall Saturday was a Stroke round, being the rst round of Monthly Medals.
B Grade Medal winner: Estelle Roberts 75 Putting, sponsored by Cachewise –
A Grade: Leanne Slater 29
B Grade: Estelle Roberts 31
B Grade NTP 7th sponsored by Elegant Timbers, Shutters and Blinds – Cathy Aiken
Next Saturday will be a Single Stableford and Sunday is the First Round of the Championships. Good luck to everyone!
PAMMIE MCCLOY
Boorowa Golf Club will be holding its 2025 Opening Day with a three person ambrose this Sunday March 16.
There will be a shotgun start from 10am with lunch provided and prizes for nearest the pins and longest drives.
All abilities welcome so get a team together and start the season o in style.
Cost is $75 per team.
Anyone that is keen to play, please text your team name to 0466 687 488 so the Club can get an idea of numbers for catering.
A packed to the rafters March at the Country Club
March is packed to the ra ers at the Harden Country Club golf course with plenty of social events this month for any new comers to try their hand at golf.
March 8 is the Rotary Club two person ambrose day - contact Harry Sachs on 0428 862 713. March 15 is an individual stableford medley.
March 22 is the Hawks three person ambrose day - sign up sheet at the club. March 29 is the individual stableford medley sponsored by Jayne and Don Maling.
March 30 is the ladies golf tournament. HARDEN COUNTRY CLUB GOLF
Ryan Terry with Levi French, Robert Norton, Nick Bush and Sam Langford.
Junior Yabbies return for 2025
It’s that time of the year again - time to hang up the cricket bat, get out of the pool and pull on the rugby boots!
Training starts this coming Friday, 14th March at Craneld Oval for all age groups.
We will start the evening with a quick welcome at 5pm sharp, break up into age groups for team training session, and then head to the clubhouse for a free sausage sizzle.
A few points to note for this Friday and the Season ahead:
1. Player registrations are open! If you haven’t done so yet, you can register via Rugby Xplorer. If you register before this Friday your child will receive a pair of Yabbies socks, shorts, training shirt and a much anticipated free YABBIES JIBBET.
Some readers might need an explanation of what JIBBETS are, my advice is to ask your child and they’ll then convince you to register them!
2. There have been some changes to the format for our younger players this year, with the introduction of “Get into Rugby,” aimed at kids aged 4-5 years (Walla Rugby) and 6-7 years (Try Time).
Walla Rugby is non-contact and focuses on giving kids basic movement and rugby skills. Try Time is a twohanded touch version of the game. For con dent 7-yearolds, they can still opt to play U8s mixed tackle. We believe this change is a great way to introduce kids to our game at an earlier age in an inclusive format that will help them develop the skills needed for what we hope will be a long rugby career.
3. We are very fortunate to have an experienced and
give them the necessary skills to ensure your child has a great year. Statistics state that 80% of the reason a child comes back next year is because of the coach, hence why we are investing in our coaches to make our game and club continue to grow.
4. The season draw is yet
The Goldilocks need you
Yass Rugby Juniors to a preseason Gala Day on Saturday 5th April. Likely age groups to get games will include U10 mixed tackle, U12 mixed tackle, U14 boys tackle, U16 boys tackle, U16 girls tackle and various ages of Tri Tag (nothing con rmed yet for U14 girls tackle). This is a
great opportunity for teams to have a hit out before the tion to come here as the date approaches, but please block the date out as we need to support Yass in their vision to create a regular pre-season Gala Day
6. We are entering an U16 boys tackle team this year for the rst time in many years, it’s a reward for our club o the back of years of hard work by many to now have a pathway for the boys. Working towards an U18’s next
year....
7. There is always uncertainty about whether we will eld a team in each age group at this time of the year. Our advice is remain positive, register and talk it upin other words, build it and they will come.
Looking forward to seeing everyone this Friday.
NIP NIP!
The draw for the 2025 Junior Southern Inland Rugby Union season has been released:
Round 1: May 4 - Gri th
Round 2: May 18 - Wagga
Round 3: June 1 - Cootamundra and Leeton
Round 4: June 15 - Albury
Round 5: June 29 - Temora and Young
Round 6: July 6 - Temora and Young
Round 7: July 27 - West Wyalong and Harden
Round 8: August 10 - Tumut and Hay
Round 9: August 24 - Cootamundra and Leeton
Semi Finals: September 7Leeton*
Grand Finals: September 14 - Hay* * Finals locations are subject to change.
YOUNG JUNIOR RUGBY UNION
2025 draws released for Young, Boorowa and Harden
Central West Rugby Union have released the draw for the South West Cup Men’s First Grade competition.
Goldies at Harden Rugby Club 3.15pm
Saturday June 14 - Goldies vs Condobolin Rams at Boorowa Rugby Club 3.15pm
It’s getting to crunch time and the Goldilocks need a few extra legends to ensure a very successful season for 2025.
Please share this around, and head to pre-season training Friday nights 6.30pm at the Boorowa Rec Ground (will shi to Tues + Thurs in March).
Trial vs Yass and Albury - March 22nd Beer and Rugby Festival - March 29th
Season Starts - April 12th
Get involved, let’s see the numbers double this Friday night. For more information, slide into our DMs, or call in and see the fabulous sta at the Boorowa Hotel.
ONE MENS SPOT LEFT
It’s going to be a huge day at the Travla Boorowa Beer and Rugby Festival on March 29. First game at 11am and the boat race for coveted Boorowa Hotel Beer and Rugby Festival Beer Tap Trophy at 6pm.
The women’s draw is full with a team on the waiting list but we have room for one more mens XV’s team.
FB Message the club if your team needs a game to prep for the 2025 season. Find the Goldies on Facebook by searching for Boorowa Rugby Club. Be sure to hit that Like button to stay up to date with all of the latest to come out of the club.
BOOROWA RUGBY CLUB
YABBIES
The draw for the Young Yabbies Rugby Union season is:
Saturday April 12 - Yabbies vs Temora Tuskers at Cran eld Oval, Young 3.15pm
Saturday April 26 - West Wyalong Weevils vs Yabbies at West Wyalong Rugby Club 3.15pm
Friday May 2 - Young Yabbies vs Boorowa Goldies at Cran eld Oval, Young 7pm
Saturday May 10 - Condobolin Rams vs Yabbies at Condobolin Rugby Club 3.15pm
Saturday May 17 - Yabbies vs Grenfell Panthers at Cran eld Oval, Young 3.15pm
Saturday May 24 - Yabbies vs Harden Red Devils at Cran eld Oval, Young 3.15pm
Saturday May 31 - Cootamundra Tri Colours vs Yabbies at Cootamundra Rugby Club 3.15pm
Saturday June 14 - Temora Tuskers vs Yabbies at Temora Recreation Ground
Saturday June 21 - Yabbies vs West Wyalong Weevils at Cran eld Oval, Young 3.15pm
Saturday June 28 - Boorowa Goldies vs Yabbies at Boorowa Rugby Club 3.15pm
Saturday July 5 - Yabbies vs Condobolin Rams at Cran eld Oval, Young 3.15pm
Saturday July 12 - Grenfell Panthers vs Yabbies at Grenfell Rugby Club 3.15pm
Saturday July 19 - Harden Red Devils vs Yabbies at Harden Rugby Club 3.15pm
Saturday July 26 - Yabbies vs Cootamundra Tri Colours at Cran eld Oval, Young 3.15pm
GOLDIES
The draw for the Boorowa Goldies is:
Saturday April 12 - Condobolin Rams vs Goldies at Condobolin Rugby Club 3.15pm
Saturday April 26 - Goldies vs Grenfell Panthers at Boorowa Rugby Club 3.15pm
Friday May 2 - Yabbies vs Goldies at Craneld Oval, Young 7pm
Saturday May 10 - Goldies vs Cootamundra Tri Colours at Boorowa Rugby Club 3.15pm
Saturday May 17 - Goldies vs Temora Tuskers at Boorowa Rugby Club 3.15pm
Saturday May 24 - West Wyalong Weevils vs Goldies at West Wyalong Rugby Club 3.15pm
Saturday May 31 - Harden Red Devils vs
Saturday June 21 - Grenfell Panthers vs Goldies at Grenfell Rugby Club 3.15pm
Saturday June 28 - Goldies vs Young Yabbies at Boorowa Rugby Club 3.15pm
Saturday July 5 - Cootamundra Tri Colours vs Goldies at Cootamundra Rugby Club 3.15pm
Saturday July 12 - Temora Tuskers vs Goldies at Temora Recreation Ground 3.15pm
Saturday July 19 - Goldies vs West Wyalong Weevils at Boorowa Rugby Club 3.15pm
Saturday July 26 - Goldies vs Harden Red Devils at Boorowa Rugby Club 3.15pm RED DEVILS
The draw for the Harden Red Devils is:
Saturday April 12 - Cootamundra Tri Colours vs Red Devils at Cootamundra Rugby Club 3.15pm
Saturday April 26 - Red Devils vs Condobolin Rams at Harden Rugby Club 3.15pm
Saturday May 3 - Temora Tuskers vs Red Devils at Temora Recreation Ground 3.15pm
Saturday May 10 - Red Devils vs Grenfell Panthers at Harden Rugby Club 3.15pm
Saturday May 17 - Red Devils vs West Wyalong Weevils at Harden Rugby Club 3.15pm
Saturday May 24 - Yabbies vs Red Devils at Cran eld Oval, Young 3.15pm
Saturday May 31 - Red Devils vs Goldies at Harden Rugby Club 3.15pm
Saturday June 14 - Red Devils vs Cootamundra Tri Colours 3.15pm
Saturday June 21 - Condobolin Rams vs Red Devils at Condobolin Rugby Club 3.15pm
Saturday June 28 - Red Devils vs Temora Tuskers at Harden Rugby Club 3.15pm
Saturday July 5 - Grenfell Panthers vs Red Devils at Grenfell Rugby Club 3.15pm
Saturday July 12 - West Wyalong Weevils vs Red Devils at West Wyalong Rugby Club 3.15pm
Saturday July 19 - Red Devils vs Yabbies at Harden Rugby Club 3.15pm
Saturday July 26 - Goldies vs Red Devils at Boorowa Rugby Club 3.15pm Be sure to download the Rugby Xplorer app to stay up to date with the round results throughout the season.
Harry rows into NSW Schoolboys Head of the River
Local rower from Boorowa, Harry Dymock competed for Kinross Wolaroi School at the NSW Schoolboys Head of the River over the weekend.
Harry took part in two events during the competition that was held at the Sydney International Regatta Centre in Penrith.
Harry’s rst event was the rst heat of the coxed quad scull fours which he and his crew of Ollie Smith, Oscar Cleary, Toby Buckland and cox Henry Baker won in a time of 6 minutes and 51 seconds.
Second was Radford College with a time of 6 minutes and 56 seconds with Hunter Valley Grammar coming in
third in 7 minutes and 3 seconds.
Harry’s next event was the heat of the single scull where he came in second to Sydney Secondary College in a time of 7 minutes and 46 seconds.
The nal of the quad was Harry’s next event where the Kinross crew, the reigning state champions, came up against old foes, Marist College.
The KWS crew were three seconds ahead at the 1500m mark, they upped the rate and won the nal in a time of 6 minutes and 32.04 seconds. Close behind was Marist
third in a time of 8 minutes and 33.99 seconds.
Harry’s last event for the competition was the nal of the single scull.
Harry battled hard against Luke Purdie from Hunter Valley Grammar with the result ending up the same as in the State Championships with Luke winning in a time of 7 minutes and 15 seconds with Harry in second with a time of 7 minutes and 28 seconds and Sydney Secondary College taking out third 11 seconds behind Harry.
The next regatta for the local will be the National
Good results for Young bowlers over the weekend
The club’s three Pennant sides all recorded good results over the weekend.
The Grade 2 side was opposed to Temora Ex–Services Grade 4 at Young on Saturday a ernoon and won on all three rinks – two by the smallest of margins – to claim all 10 points.
In the individual games David Quigley defeated Artie Stacey 29–13, Damien Miller defeated Ben Gersbach 23–22 and Brian Madden defeated Steve Cameron 21–20.
Both Grade 6 and Grade 7 played on Saturday morning.
Grade 6 played against Harden Grade 6 at Boorowa Ex–Services club and won with an overall score of 57–40 to obtain 9 points.
Glen Benson lost to Michael Patterson 13–15, Graeme Edgerton defeated Shane McKellar 22–8 and Cli Traynor defeated John Balcomb 22–17.
At Cootamundra Ex–Services Club our Grade 7 side won overall 55–51 and scored 9 points.
Geo DeBritt lost to Luke
Jonathon Watson played Cli Traynor in the other game.
A er 14 ends the score was 11–10 in Jono’s favour and after 18 ends he led 18-14.
On the 19th and 21st ends Jono played excellent conversion shots when he was 3 down and he went on to win 25–15.
Play during the week saw three games of pairs played on Thursday a ernoon in very windy conditions.
The winning teams and their scores were Harold Anderson and Brian McNair 23–8, Ray Martin and Cli Traynor 23–14 and Albert Carter and Les Fanning 16–14.
13 and Denis Rosen defeated to Ashley Bettridge 18–17.
Saturday’s game was thenal sectional game for Grade 6 in the Grade 5 / Grade 6 competition.
They were clear winners of their section scoring 46 from
their ve games.
The side will contest the Riverina Murray nal for Grade 6 at Leeton on the rst weekend in May.
The club’s Grade 2 and Grade 7 sides will complete their sectional games this weekend.
Junior Red Devils on the hunt for players
The Harden Junior Red Devils are looking for 13 and 14 year old boys who are keen to play rugby union.
Bring at mate or two to Roberts Park for training on Friday a ernoons from 5pm to see what the fuss is all about.
Rugby Union will be played fortnightly commencing from Sunday May 4.
For more information visit the Harden Junior Red Devils on Facebook or reach out to Jeremy on 0422 011 175.
Registrations are also open for the Under 6s, Under 8s, Under 10s, Under 12s, Under 14s contact rugby and Under 10s and under 14s non-contact inclusive game, Tri-Tag Rugby.
The season schedule has just been released by Southern Inland Junior Rugby Union:
Round 1 - May 4 - Gri th
Round 2 - May 18 - Wagga
Round 4 - June 15 - Albury
this contest to qualify for the Region nals.
Grade 7 will be playing at home against Boorowa Ex–Services and even a 10–0 win will not ensure that they qualify for the Region nals.
Two games of Club Singles
were completed on Sunday morning.
Brian Madden played Joe Read and a er 13 ends Brian led 19–6.
Joe won the next 3 ends and this saw the score at 19–15 in Brian’s favour.
The nal few ends were evenly shared with Brian
The winners for Guy Pickering Charity Challenge on Wednesday night were Noisy’s for the second week in a row.
The Blockers team had a very big win on Thursday night and scored 16 points.
The Bowl Terras and Kingsvale Workshop teams both scored 14 points.
CLIFF TRAYNOR
Close loss for the No 7 Boorowa Ex Services side
The Boorowa Ex Services Club Number 7 side played a return match with the Boorowa Recreation Club on Sunday.
The result was a win to the Rec Club team 68 shots to 56.
The Ex Services team won two rinks to one.
The individual rink scores were:
Dave Bromham defeated Ace Summer eld in a very tight match 20-19
Charlie Sorgsepp won over Phil Johnston 21-17
Lisa Arber lost to Russell George 15-32
Great bowling both teams.
Round 3 - June 1 - Cootamundra and Leeton
Round 5 - June 29 - Temora and Young
Round 6 - July 6 - Temora and Young
Round 7 - July 27 - West Wyalong and Harden
Round 8 - August 10 - Tumut and Hay
Round 9 - August 24 - Cootamundra and Leeton
Semi Finals - September 7 - Leeton*
Grand Finals - September 14 - Hay*
* Finals locations are subject to change.
At last week’s social bowls Dave Bromham and super veteran Nev Thurtell won the trophy on 24 points.
Third was a four way tie between Leo Sorgsepp, Garry Dwyer, Bill Buckingham and Leon Downey on 20 points.
The Club restricted pairs entries are open now, put names on the sheet on the noticeboard.
JOHN DYMOCK
Local K-2 students get a taste of League Tag
Last Friday Harden played host to the League Stars mixed K-2 tag day at Roberts Park, giving younger students an opportunity to try out rugby league.
With the three schools Murrumburrah Public School, Trinity Catholic School and Wombat public school all in attendance, the event had an impressive turnout of around 120.
NRL Development officer Emma James praised the event, “It is important to offer this opportunity for kids to be introduced to the sport, as it is most kids first ex-
perience with the league.”
She also mentioned the importance of smaller schools like Wombat Public School as it provides those students an opportunity to mixed with kids from the bigger schools.
Harden born NRLW Brisbane Broncos player Tara Mcgrath West who works as a rural development o cer in between seasons was also in attendance and Emma James spoke of how much the kids enjoyed seeing her.
Tara being in attendance also gave the students an opportunity to see that there are real pathways to the game and that anything is possible with some hard work and determination.
Volunteers from Murrumburrah High School helped with refereeing games, as well as assisting with coaching throughout the day.
The canteen was open during the day with volunteers from Harden junior Rugby League providing snacks and drinks to young players.
The day was a great success with parents, sta and students all providing the team with good feedback.
Emma James was happy with the results of this years event and is looking forward to bringing it back again next year to another spot in our community.
Hornets head into the grand final
Following an impressive win last weekend in Temora the Under 13 Hornets will be heading into the grand nal this weekend of the South West Slopes Cricket League Junior Competition.
The Hornets 8/109 took on the Ariah Park Redbacks 8/95 at Father Hannan Oval in Temora securing their spot to take on Arthur Stacey Stars at Clarke Oval in Cootamundra this Saturday.
In the semi- nal the Red-
backs won the toss and chose to head onto the eld rst. Runs for the Hornets were made by Alexander McMillan 1, Joshua Guy 23, Ardy Abnett 2, Alec Weston 17, Andreas Macfarlane 9, Jack Allen 10, Charlie Beal 12, Fletcher Betts 4 not out and Charlie Power 1. Alexander was unfortunately bowled out by Jim Donoghue, Louis Abnett was unlucky being bowled out for a golden duck by Leo Furphy,
Joshua Guy retired not out, Ardy Abnett was caught by Joshua Davies, Alec Weston retired not out, Andreas was caught by Thomas Chalmers, Jack Allen was run out by Chase Kenworthy, Charlie Beal was bowled out by Joshua Davies, Charlie Power was bowled by Archer Meehan and Katelyn McMillan was bowled out for a duck by Leo Furphy.
Scoring a total of 8/109 in 25.4 overs the Harden side
was in a great position leaving the Redbacks a decent chase.
Taking to the eld a Hornet caught out Joshua Davies on one run, Archer Meehan retired not out on seven, Fletcher Davey was bowled out by Joshua Guy on seven, Jim Donoghue retired not out on 28 runs, Leo Furphy was bowled out by Ardy Abnett on 3, Katelyn McMillan both bowled and then caught out Logan Bell on nine, Andreas
Macfarlane bowled Chase Kenworthy out for a golden duck, Duncan Edis retired not out on 11, James Tidd was caught for a duck by Charlie Beal who also backed that catch up with another getting Thomas Chalmers out for a duck as well, William Cassidy nished up on 0 not out and Abraham Fairman was caught by the Hornets for a duck.
The Redbacks ended up on 8/95 in 25 overs.
In the other semi- nal played over the weekend Arthur Stacey Stars 5/73 defeated Mawhoods Supa IGA Magpies 8/72 at The Oval in Temora.
The grand nal between the Hornets and Arthurs Stacey Stars will hit o at 8.30am this Saturday.
Best of luck to the Hornets who have already had an amazing season.
