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Lights, camera, High Country

AN EXCITING new drama series shot locally is set to grace Australian television screens next year.

FOXTEL recently unveiled High Country, an eight-part mystery thriller commencing production in Jamieson this month.

In partnership with Screen Australia, VicScreen and Curio Pictures, the series will be filmed across the Victorian High Country and star Indigenous Australian actors Leah Purcell AM (Wentworth) and Aaron Pedersen (Mystery Road), New Zealand’s Sara

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Wiseman (Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes), and Game of Thrones star Ian McElhinney.

The series follows Purcell’s protagonist Andrea Whitford, a recently transferred detective who must solve the baffling mystery of five missing persons who have vanished into the wilderness.

Through a high stakes investigation, she uncovers a complex web involving

murder, deceit, and revenge.

Screen Australia Chief Executive Officer Graeme Mason said they were proud to support “a fast-paced thriller with complex, real characters and a wellcrafted script that will keep viewers hooked”.

“Set against the vast, majestic landscape of the Victorian Alps and weaving in First Nations cultural stories, High Country is sure to be a landmark television series,” he said.

Victoria’s Creative Industries Minister Steve Dimopoulos said the series

will create 250 jobs and generate close to $15 million.

One hundred forty Mansfield and Jamieson locals attended a casting call for background actors in early April.

Lead actor and executive producer Leah Purcell said she was thrilled to work in the Victorian Alps.

“I look forward to bringing this first-class new series to local and international audiences where Country and Australian-ness are central to the story.”

High Country will air on FOXTEL and BINGE in 2024.

NEW DRAMA: Actors Aaron Pedersen, Leah Purcell, and Sara Wiseman.

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THE Merton Campdraft Club ran its first event at the Merton Recreation Reserve over the weekend with the rain failing to dampen the spirits of competitors and organisers alike. Full wrap in next week’s Mansfield Courier. PHOTO: Rob Clements

Police appeal for information after home invasion

POLICE are seeking assistance from the public in identifying a vehicle which was involved in an aggravated burglary in Balmattum on April 11 2023 at approximately 7:20am.

The offender was confronted inside a house in the area by the occupant, before fleeing the address and stealing occupant’s mobile phone.

The vehicle, believed to be an older White Ford Falcon AU Sedan with noticeable damage at the front, was last observed leaving the address by a member of the public.

The offender has been described as a Caucasian male, approximately 160cm tall, small in stature with a gaunt face and is believed to have been wearing a black balaclava with black jeans and a black top.

Investigators urge anyone with information or the whereabouts of this vehicle, to please come forward and contact the Mitchell criminal investigation unit on 5735 0216.

New Ned Kelly film tells a different tale

Historical flick will cover Michael Kennedy’s perspective of the Kelly yppygsaga

By HANNAH KENNELLY

TWO Australian filmmakers are planning to bring the life of policeman Michael Kennedy to the silver screen.

Director Darren K Hawkins and screenwriter Sara Elizabeth Joyce spent four days in Mansfield over the Easter break in preparation for their feature film script titled Michael.

The film will chronicle the life of Sergeant Michael Kennedy, the policeman shot by infamous bushranger Ned Kelly at Stringybark Creek, a tale firmly embedded in Australian folklore.

Sara was incredibly excited to “bring this piece of Australian history to life”.

“When I was brought on board to write the feature script based on the short film, I wanted to write a love story between Michael and Bridgette Kennedy,” she explained.

“I wanted to tell their incredible journey to Australia from the potato famine in Ireland and how they built up their lives and gained so much respect from the people in their journey which ended up in Mansfield.

“The more research I’ve

done into their lives, as well as the Kelly side, the more incredible the story has become.”

With over a decade of filmmaking experience, Darren has worked as an actor and director on several independent films.

Sara’s producing credentials are also extensive, having worked on numerous Hollywood productions including Star Wars, The Matrix, and Gods of Egypt.

As part of their research,

the filmmaking duo met with Leo Kennedy - author of Black Snake and the descendent of the film’s titular character.

“Leo was thrilled that someone was willing to help tell the true story of his great grandparents,” Darren said.

“He could see how serious we were in bringing justice to a piece of Australian history that has been misrepresented for 150 years.”

During their time in Mans-

field, Sara and Darren visited the town’s police memorial and spoke with locals at the Delatite Hotel before travelling to Stringybark Creek.

Darren and Sara will travel to Ireland later this year to see Michael’s childhood home and return to Victoria in November to participate in a cultural experience with Taungurung elders. They plan to pitch the script to executives and studios at the end of this year.

Strange sounds on lake catch attention

A MAN has recorded a “strange sound” over the Easter weekend while staying in Bonnie Doon, which has managed to garner some national attention.

The sound, which echoed across Lake Eildon, lasted for approximately two minutes according to Jai Brooks, who posted the video to social media.

Mr Brooks told the Daily Mail he had finished clearing out an old cabin at the caravan park and went down to the lake to have a look at the water with his siblings.

“We had only been there

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a few minutes when one of my brothers said, ‘Can you hear that?’” he said.

The source of the noise was not clear and many who have seen the video made guesses as to its origin.

Among the theories, people thought it could be the sound from a jet engine bouncing off the water or an echo of something from somewhere else on the lake.

Mr Brooks said he and his family weren’t afraid, but admitted they have no idea what it was.

“We were more in disbelief and confused,” he said.

A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE: Director Darren K Hawkins and author Leo Kennedy.

Woods Point mine closes

THE MorningStar gold mine at Woods Point has closed only five months since reopening.

The mine was put into caretaker mode on March 15 and all staff were stood down as a result.

Later that day there were reports of drunken behaviour and improper driving incidents on the main street of Woods Point.

Police are currently investigating a number of suspects for improper use of vehicles and criminal damage to the mine’s accommodation buildings.

The mine was contacted for comment about the closure but had not responded before the time of publication.

Hunters reminded to read the rules

A CRAIGIEBURN man has faced the Mansfield Magistrates Court for illegal hunting offences after he was intercepted by police in October of 2021.

Police were informed of alleged illegal hunting at approximately 11:20pm and encountered the vehicle the man was travelling in about 20 minutes later.

When they encountered the vehicle, police witnessed the man, one of three occupants, fire a shot from the car before they approached.

They also noticed a deer carcass in the tray of the ute as well as three spotlights, guns and ammunition inside of the car.

When questioned, he revealed that he had relied on information from his friends as to what was and was not allowed to be done when hunting after obtaining his licence.

The magistrate emphasised the danger of his actions, highlighting the risk posed to farmers and their livestock.

“It is totally reckless and irresponsible to be using firearms from a roadway,” he said.

He was fined $1000 without conviction.

Mansfield welcomes new Australian citizens

THE Mansfield Shire Council recently welcomed three new citizens at a citizenship ceremony on April 13.

All conferees came from different countries including France, Sweden, and India.

Mayor Cr James Tehan officiated the ceremony and congratulated Jacob Chathanattu Phillip, Camille Richard, and Angelica Tudeen on their commitment to being part of Australia’s future.

“It is an honour to confer Australian citizenship and to be part of such a significant day for these residents who appreciate and value our society so much that they wish to make Australia their home,” he said.

To commemorate their special day, each of the new citizens were presented with a certificate, a citizenship coin, and a native plant by Cr Mark Holcombe and Chief Executive Officer Kirsten Alexander.

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A WARM WELCOME: New Australian citizens Jacob Chathanattu Phillip, Camille Richard, and Angelica Tudeen with Mayor James Tehan.

ROAD CLOSED: The Melba Highway was temporarily closed last Tuesday morning as emergency services personnel cleared the truck and it’s concrete load.

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A SEMI trailer carrying large concrete pipes rolled over on the Melba Highway south of Yea last Monday, April 10, shutting down the highway for hours.

Wednesday: Cloudy

Temperature: 7-18

Thursday: Sunny

Temperature: 5-18

Friday: Sunny

Temperature: 6-19

Saturday: Sunny

Temperature: 6-20

Sunday: Sunny

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Monday: Sunny

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Week to 9am Monday – 52.6mm

Month Total (April 2023) – 53.6mm

Month Total (April 2022) – 68.6mm

YTD Total – 217mm

Total (2022) – 977.20mm

Total (2021) – 789.9mm

Total (2020) – 746.6mm

Readings as at 9am Monday

This week: 287.41m full or 94.1% of capacity 1.49m below full supply level

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Hannah Kennelly joins Mansfield Courier

By SAMUEL O’BRIEN

THE Mansfield Courier welcomes Hannah Kennelly, a recent journalism graduate who has joined the team from Queensland.

She graduated from The University of Queensland last year with a Bachelor Journalism and a Bachelor of Arts with an extended major in psychology and minor in French.

Hannah has extensive experience writing about community and social justice issues, working for The Catholic Leader as a journalist.

Hannah has also had experience in front of the camera, spending time at the Channel Nine newsroom as an intern.

“It was amazing to witness the collaboration between journalists in a very busy metro newsroom,” she said.

“I’m used to working in close-knit teams so the atmosphere here in Mansfield has been easy to adapt to.

“However, the weather might take some practice.

“I love the fashion opportunities the cold weather brings but definitely miss the sunny beaches of Queensland.”

Outside of work, she is passionate about the arts, having danced for a decade and regularly attends shows and concerts.

“I’m a bit of a movie buff,” Hannah said.

“My family and I place bets with each other during the academy awards seasons and try to see who can guess the most Oscar winners.”

She also loves football and is excited to see the local competitions in the region.

“I played AFL when I was younger; the footy was always omnipresent in my household,” she said.

Hannah has significant familial connections to the Mansfield area, with her grandparents coming from the area.

“My dad’s side of the family have been in Mansfield for generations,” she said.

This is the first time Hannah has been in Mansfield since she was a child and she is excited to explore the region more as an adult.

“I’m very excited, particularly to see snow,” she said.

“I’ve only skied once but hopefully the skills come back to me like riding a bike.”

Since starting at the Courier a month ago, Hannah has written stories about local football, profiling influential members of the community and council activities.

Most recently, Hannah covered the funding for the Mansfield Historical Museum building.

“I’m looking forward to engaging with the community and helping tell their stories.”

Mansfield’s Jane Freemantle shines light on family violence

MANSFIELD parish member

Dr Jane Freemantle helped coordinate a gender-based family violence prevention workshop for Wangaratta’s upcoming Lady Day celebrations last month.

Dr Freemantle collaborated with the Wangaratta Anglican Diocese and members of the Mother’s Union to organise guest speakers and raise awareness for family violence prevention in the community.

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“We are happy that the national renowned Reverend Dr Tracey Laurenson [was] able to join us to lead the Family Violence workshop activities,” Dr Freemantle said.

“MU members Diane Grant, Robyn Aulmann, Julie Tyler were also involved in the planning for the day.”

In Christian tradition, Lady Day commemorated the visit of

the archangel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary.

Wangaratta’s Lady Day celebrations included a service in the Holy Trinity Cathedral, followed by the family violence prevention workshop in Purbrick Hall.

Members of the Wangaratta Diocese and those in other communities were all welcomed to attend.

“The Diocese of Wangaratta has

signed up to the National Anglican Church of Australian initiative to work towards preventing Family Violence,” Dr Freemantle said.

“This initiative will begin the Diocese response to our commitment.”

She also said that those affected by family violence should know that this issue is now starting to be addressed by many groups.

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ON BOARD: Hannah Kennelly has made the move to the High Country to work at the Mansfield Courier.

Mansfield hits the target

Apex helps record-breaking donations for Good Friday appeal

IN keeping with a tradition spanning decades, the Mansfield Apex Club once again set up collectors on High Street gathering donations for the annual Good Friday Appeal.

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“We raised a grand total of $6800, smashing last year’s total,” said Justin Meadows, Mansfield Apex Club secretary and GFA area manager.

Justin thanked the community for coming down on the Friday and contributing a few coins to the worthy cause with proceeds going towards The

Royal Children’s Hospital.

This year, funds from the Good Friday Appeal will go directly to new and ongoing programs including, Cardiac projects, the Centre for Health Analytics, development of the Melbourne Children’s Campus Mental Health Strategy and vibrant youth program Chronic Illness Peer Support (ChIPS).

Each year, donations from the Good Friday Appeal support ground-breaking research, state of the art equipment and technology, family

centred care programs and attracting and retaining the brightest minds, with a grand-total of $444 million raised since the fundraising campaign began in 1931.

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Rotary, Apex and other committees,” said Rebecca Cowan, Executive Director of the Good Friday Appeal.

Mansfield has raised well over $210,000 to date towards the appeal, with the Mansfield Apex Club organising local collection for more than 20 years.

“We would like to take this time to acknowledge our 190 dedicated Area Managers and key fundraising partners such as the CFA, Uncle Bobs Club, RCH Auxiliaries, Lions,

“Along with our wonderful volunteers, they have been running fundraisers, shaking tins and door knocking across the state and beyond.

“Their commitment is truly inspiring.”

ON TARGET: The Apex Club’s Bulls Eye target in High Street gained a record amount for the Royal Children’s Hospital Appeal.

CFA brigades donate big time to RCH

LOCAL CFA brigades also chipped in this year raising the district’s total donations for the Royal Children’s Hospital Appeal beyond other years.

Bonnie Doon Rural Fire Brigade Secretary, and coordinator for the appeal, Maree Evans said, “The Bonnie Doon brigade raised a total of $1174 for the RCH Good Friday Appeal.

“We sent out a link by mobile phone and raised a total of $999 and then put six donation tins around the town - one each at the Oasis Store, Bonnie Doon Caravan Park, Lakeside Caravan Park and two at the Lakeside Hotel.

“We then placed one tin at the Recreational Reserve at the Good Friday football match between Bonnie Doon and Benalla.

“With these donation tins we raised another $175.

“This was the first time we actively took part in the appeal as a CFA brigade, which has been very successful,” Ms Evans said.

“I put it out there on line for other brigades and just about everyone in my email address

book, and as a result just under $1000 came in from that effort,” she said.

“And next year I will invite other local CFA brigades to join Bonnie Doon in taking part in this worthwhile cause helping sick children.”

And across the state, Victorians upped the ante for the Good Friday Appeal helping CFA raise a remarkable $1,606,287.

CFA volunteers were seen in trucks and at traffic lights across the state on Good Friday raising

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money in their local communities.

CFA has been a major fundraiser of the Good Friday Appeal for the past 72 years, having now raised more than $37 million for The RCH since 1951.

The overall total for the Good Friday Appeal in 2023 was over $23 million - a record-breaking final tally.

“I want to thank and congratulate all participating brigades across Victoria for the fantastic contribution they have all made

FOOTY TRIP: Bonnie Doon CFA Brigade secretary Maree Evans with her two grandchildren Benjamin (left) and Isla Evans attended the Good Friday football match at Bonnie Doon with collection tins out for donations.

to this year’s Good Friday Appeal,” said CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan.

“Our members give up their time to serve their communities in times of need and it’s no surprise that their selflessness extends to worthy causes such supporting The Royal Children’s Hospital.

“All members and their communities should be proud of what they’ve achieved for this year’s Appeal, helping provide world-class care to sick kids.”

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Golf ball drop winner drives away with new car

THE annual golf ball drop at the Mansfield Eagles game last weekend saw Josh Stefanutti win a Volkswagen T-CROSS 85 TSI LIFE.

The ball drop, which happened at half time during the Mansfield Eagles’ first game against Euroa, gave up to 1200 people the chance to win the car.

Mr Stefanutti, who won the drop this year, was not at the game, but was called by his friends who informed him that he had won the prize worth over $34,000.

Way Back Wednesday - a look back at what was making news 20 years ago this week.

A CERTAIN bunny had better watch out- It’s art that is fast-becoming the Easter treat of choice in Mansfield.

The district looks a picture at this time of year and local galleries are about to showcase some of its finest scenes, as seen through the eyes of some very talented artists.

In sport, Catherine Skinner is bang on target with her aim of becoming one of Australia’s top young target shooters.

The 13-year-old recently won gold in the C grade National Championships double barrel point score event.

In other news, the Mansfield Eagles notched up its second win of the season on Saturday with a thrilling even-point victory over Kyabram.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Our unique town

DOES a master plan exist to cope with the future expansion of Mansfield?

Will infrastructure and

facilities be considered before any planned high density development begins?

Our country town is already stretched to the limit.

New residents will need

schools, child care, access to medical facilities, parks including playgrounds, more parking spaces when shopping, a secure water supply, sporting facilities and of course our

LETTERS to the editor must be signed with the full name, address and contact telephone number

long awaited indoor heated swimming pool etc.

Let’s get the planning right before the uniqueness of our country town is gone forever.

Mary Parker, Mansfield

Email: edit.mcourier@nemedia.com.au.

Fax: (03) 5775 1580

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FLYING LOW: The helicopter came in for the traditional ball drop at half time. PHOTO: Paul Martin

ON FIRE: Young target shooter Catherine Skinner won a gold medal in the Australian championships.

RURAL VIEW: Barbara Beasley-Southgate is among many popular artists involved with local exhibitions this Easter.

Easter crowds flock to district

THE Easter long weekend was a huge event in the Mansfield Shire, with events galore across the board and truckloads of visitors flocking to every spot on the map.

ARTY FARMERS: Tolmie couple Tony and Kathryn Ruddick a bright spot with their bush market stand selling fresh produce and flowers. PHOTOS: Lynn Elder

COMBINED CHURCHES: Mansfield’s Anglican church minister Rev Mel Clark, Catholic priest Fr George Feliciouz and Uniting Church’s lay preacher Helen Pettifer led the annual stations of the cross service on Good Friday in Highett St.

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EMERGENCY

QUILTS GALORE: The

group used the St

Church building for a display of their work and to raise funds for children with cancer during Easter Saturday.

BOOK SALE: The Mansfield Friends of the Library did a brisk trade at the RSL Hall.

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HOME MADE: Ian and Linda Bruce chatting to Zalda Kirley at the St Mary’s Church Fete on Easter Saturday.

KNIT ONE: Member Rachael Greenway working on her stall at the Mansfield CWA’s market day on Easter Saturday.

SERVICE: Volunteers Bradley Smyth (left) and Neville Poxon were part of a large presence by the Mansfield SES at the bush market.

WOOD RAFFLE: Mansfield Masonic Lodge members Ed Harris, Bruce McGorlick and Ken Foster doing their bit on Saturday.

FRIDAY: One of the stations of the cross during a combined Mansfield churches’ service. Present from the Catholic parish Fr George Felicious (left), Uniting Church, Helen Pettifer and David Bock holding the cross.

Magical musical experience for St Mary’s

By LYNDAL JENKINS, performing arts teacher, St

Mary Poppins at Her Majesty Theatre.

around, and create fond memories with their friends.

Mary’s

IT sounded like a truly magical and memorable experience for the year three and four students from St Mary’s.

Discovering and learning the songs for a good old fashioned sing-a-long and story line in their music and class program, students celebrated their study with an excursion.

An enchanting adventure for young minds, the outing was to Melbourne, to the Fitzroy Gardens, followed by a matinee performance of

The gasps of excitement as the curtain raised must have been a heartwarming moment for the teachers and parents who accompanied the students.

Exploring Fitzroy Gardens was a lovely way to start the day, with its beautiful landscapes, historic features, and picnic-friendly spaces.

It was a perfect spot for a leisurely picnic lunch, just like Mary Poppins and the Banks children often do in the stories.

The students had a chance to connect with nature, run

Walking past Parliament House was an educational opportunity for the students.

It was a great way to combine leisure with learning and experience the cityscape.

And finally, the highlight of the day was the Wednesday matinee of Mary Poppins.

Watching a live performance of this beloved story was a truly magical experience for the students, immersing them in the world of Mary Poppins and bringing the story to life on stage.

The excitement and wonder of live theatre

was truly a memorable experience. Overall, it was a perfect city outing for the year three and four students of St Mary’s - such experiences can leave a lasting impact on young minds and create cherished memories.

What a wonderful day for the students, teachers, and parents who attended.

CURTAIN DROP: Silver Purcell, Hannah Bruce, Rahni Cios and Indi Hall were all smiles waiting for the performance of Mary Poppins to begin.

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The upcoming scheduled Council meeting is Tuesday 16 May 2023 at 5pm and will be held online. Go to the events section on our website for information about how to observe the meeting or contact Customer Service on 5775 8555.

Council's municipal office at 33 Highett Street, Mansfield, is open 8.30am-4.30pm, Monday to Friday.

until 21 April

Full advertisements and position descriptions are available on for the following vacancies:

Roof renewals are taking place at the Mansfield Botanic Park Rotary BBQ Picnic Shelter with works commencing on Monday 24 April and expected to be complete by Friday 28 April.

The works will be completed by Christopher and Pigdon Plumbing & Drainage. Works will include replacing the existing roof and timber fascia, installing new roof ancillaries, and colour matching the roof to the Botanic Park public toilet roofing.

During construction temporary fencing and signage will be in place. Members of the public are advised to follow safety guidelines when in the area.

For further information, contact council@mansfield.vic.gov.au or on (03) 5775 8555.

Request for tender documents may be downloaded and submitted for the following tenders via the Mansfield Shire Council eTender portal https://portal.tenderlink.com/mansfield

Council invites suitably qualified consultants to submit a tender for the development of the Mansfield Township Infrastructure Plan 2023. This critical project is aimed at strategically identifying community and development infrastructure to support efficient land development in central Mansfield while ensuring the provision of a diverse range of cost-effective urban services.

The selected consultant will be responsible for delivering comprehensive recommendations that enable the Council to plan for the suitable provision of infrastructure within Mansfield Township.

Tender submissions close at . For enquiries contact Council's Strategic Planner on 5775 8555 or via email at council@mansfield.vic.gov.au

Kirsten Alexander, Chief Executive Officer

Mansfield Shire, Murrindindi Shire, Strathbogie Shire, and Benalla Rural City Councils are partners in a shared services collaboration program seeking to transform their digital operations by replacing a number of out-of-date systems. Software providers are invited to submit a tender for Enterprise Systems Replacement.

For any other enquires, contact Project Manager, Cecilia Connellan, on 0484 964 771 or council@mansfield.vic.gov.au

: Cr James Tehan (Mayor), Cr Steve Rabie (Deputy Mayor), Cr Paul Sladdin, Cr Mark Holcombe, Cr Rohan Webb

High Country, Lakes and Rivers

Buller celebrates Easter with Easter snow dusting snow

CROWDS of Easter holiday-makers embraced wintry conditions at Mt Buller over the long weekend and did not let the cool weather dampen the mood.

A light dusting of snow fell in the early hours on Easter Sunday and sub-zero temperatures made beanies and gloves the accessories of choice for the famous Easter egg hunt in the Mt Buller Alpine Village.

Hundreds of eager egghunters braved snow flurries as they quickly searched for the 10,000 eggs stashed by the Easter Bunny.

“It felt very special to have snowflakes in the air and dusting across the mountain this morning,” said resort spokesperson Rhylla Morgan.

“Everyone rugged up in their winter gear for the hunt and the music and dancing with Wozza in the Village Square was a fun way to stay warm.

“This wintry blast has everyone thinking about the snow season just around the corner and there’s real ex-

as we count

citement as we count down the days to getting back on the slopes together.”

Easter Saturday’s Mountain High Fun Run attracted 179 runners on Saturday morning with a high-energy DJ soundtrack to amp up the athletes.

Plenty of locals and families ran together working up an appetite ahead of an Easter filled with hot cross buns and eggs.

Placegetters on the day were Craig Appelby taking the top of the podium followed by Oliver Griffith and Steve Russel.

First place on the family trail went to Lenny McLeish, closely followed by Ebony McLeish with Paul and Molly Westcott crossing the line together to take third place.

Funds raised from the event go to the Mansfield Hospital Auxiliary and Mt Buller Mt Stirling Resort wishes to thank the dozen local volunteers who marshalled the event and helped out along the course for the morning.

HARVET MOON FESTIVAL 2023

TOURISTS GALORE: Maree Noonan was up at Mt Buller with her son Raphael from Geelong for the Easter long weekend.

WINNERS ARE GRINNERS: (From left) Oliver Griffith, Craig Appelby and Steve Russel took out the top three spots n the race.

ENJOYING THE RACE: Mt Buller Fun Run participants Aurelie and Malo Roberts cross the finish line.

EASTER SNOW: The cold didn’t turn visitors away, with plenty of people enjoying the events and facilities on Mt Buller.

Major General Harold Elliott and his Mansfield soldiers

By PAM ZIERK-MAHONEY

MAJOR General Harold

Edward ‘Pompey’ Elliott was a senior officer in the Australian Army during World War One, and probably the most outstanding personality in the AIF (Australian Imperial Force ) of those times.

He commanded the 7th Battalion at Gallipoli and the 15th Brigade at the Western Front.

There were several conscripts from Mansfield also served in the 7th Battalion under his command, including James Elvins who enlisted on July 8, 1915 and was killed on September 20, 1917 when hit by a shell at Polygon Wood, Belgium.

Also serving in the 7th Battalion from Mansfield was Frederick Graves, killed in action at Gallipoli, Dardanelles on May 8, 1915; he had enlisted on August 19, 1914.

James Fraser was another who was under the Major General’s command having enlisted in Melbourne on September 23 1915; returned to Australia and was discharged on April 3, 1919.

Elliott first volunteered for the South African War, departing as a trooper and returning as a lieutenant.

He was awarded a DCM for daring exploit.

Commanding the 7th AIF Battalion at Gallipoli, his men nicknamed him “Pompey.”

Wounded at the landing, he was prominent at Lone Pine, where four of his men were awarded the VC, these included Alexander Burton, Frederick Tubb and Leslie Maygar (all of Euroa/ Longwood/ Strathbogie district).

His duel with a Turk in a cramped, murky tunnel confirmed his conspicuous bravery.

He was renowned for never sending anyone anywhere he was not prepared to go himself.

Pompey Elliott was described by many as an exceptional leader, charismatic and inspiring, forthright and controversial.

He had unimpeachable integrity and unwavering commitment.

No Australian general was more revered by those he

led, or more famous outside his own command.

He was an outstandingly successful commander.

One ceremony stands out following the war - Harold “Pompey” Elliott was a man of his word.

The Brigadier General said he would travel here to the North East to see his comrades.

On October 2, 1920, while on one such tour to the North East, he was outside the Euroa Public Hall, shaking the hands of old comrades, many of whom wore their uniforms, some proudly displaying the colour patch of the 7th Battalion.

He then marched with the men, behind the band, to the Memorial Oval.

The occasion was the presentation of Anzac Stars and Shire Certificates.

“Pompey” was not only to speak at the memorial oval, a week later, he was to unveil a memorial at Strathbogie.

He had been deputed by the Governor-General to present the Anzac stars to district soldiers who were entitled to them and had not yet received them.

OUTSTANDING SOLDIER:

General Harold Elliott led several Mansfield men.

PHOTO: Courtesy Australian War Memorial

Remembering the fallen on ANZAC Day

ANZAC Day services across the shire will be held next Tuesday, April 25 with several Dawn Services commencing at 6am.

MANSFIELD:

AT Mansfield two services will be held - the first being at 6am sharp at the Menin Gates, Highett Street.

Guest speaker at the Dawn Service will be RSL member Neville Mathieson.

A Gunfire Breakfast will follow this service at the CFA headquarters, also in Highett Street - a gold coin donation appreciated.

A mid-morning service will also be held - again at the Menin Gates (memorial gates at the Mansfield Recreation Reserve) commencing at 11am.

Guest speaker will be Brigadier David Westphalen.

Prior to this service a

short march comprising ex-service personnel, families, scouts and guides and emergency services, will take place starting from outside the RSL Sub-Branch rooms in Highett Street and concluding at the memorial gates.

Those intending to march are requested to be at the RSL building by 10.30am - the march will start at 10.50am sharp.

Following the mid-morning service all will be invited for refreshments at the RSL building.

BONNIE DOON: A Dawn Service will be held at the Soldier’s Memorial in Bon Crescent commencing at 6am.

Those attending are asked to assemble at the site by 5.50am with Stand To at 5.55am.

Guest speaker will be Captain (Retired) Steve Rabie.

Following this service a Gunfire Breakfast will be held at the Bonnie Doon Community Centre parkall welcome and a gold coin donation appreciated.

JAMIESON:

A Dawn Service will be held at 6am at the War Memorial at Gerrans Reserve.

A Gunfire Breakfast will be held following this service at the Courthouse Hotel Bistro area.

For the Mid-morning service a march formed by former and current services personnel will be held at approximately 11.30am which this year will include a helicopter flyby - followed by the midday service in the Memorial Hall.

This service will be followed by a luncheon at the Courthouse Hotel.

MERRIJIG:

AN early morning service will commence at ap-

Remembering Goodman 123 years on

HAVE you ever stopped and read the epitaph of the soldier commemorated on the obelisk in Mansfield’s median strip?

Herbert John Goodman fought during the Boer War in Africa. He was a sergeant with the Victorian Citizen Bushmen and enlisted in 1899.

The Mansfield monument was erected to his memory, who as sergeant in the Bushmen’s Corps, lost his life in South Africa in July, 1900.

After his name and the date of his death are the words, “No surrender” which was the keynote of Goodman’s fighting, and was the secret of his dreadful death, for his body was riddled by Boer bullets when he refused to hold up his hands.

The inscription reads: this obelisk was erected by a few admirers to the Memory of Herbert John GoodmanSergeant Victorian Bushman Corps, Killed in Action at Kosteo River, South Africa July 22, 1900 whilst honorably upholding the prestige of Queen and Empire. “No surrender”.

So, next time you are wandering the median strip, stop and think of this ‘bushman’ from the High Country.

A labour of love has transformed this into an amazing space complete with an established maze, labyrinth, beautiful walled gardens, giant topiaries & sculptures, lawn games and of course, a gnome hunt!

proximately 7.30am to be held at the Merrijig War & Service Memorial, opposite the corner of Mt Buller Road and Buttercup Road intersection.

Again this year a parade of horses and riders are expected to arrive at the memorial between 7am and 7.15am - this contingent of horses will leave the Hunt Club Hotel (Merrijig) at 6.30am after assembling there prior to this time.

Following the 7.30am service a gunfire Breakfast will be held - donations appreciated.

TOLMIE: A DAWN Service will be held commencing at 6am on April 25, commencing at 6am and concluding at 7am at the Tolmie Recreation Reserve, Old Tolmie Road.

The gathering will include a barbecue breakfast with donations going to the Mansfield RSL.

RESPECTING THOSE WHO SERVED: This ANZAC Day marks 118 years of remembrance - Brigadier David Westphalen will be guest speaker at the Mansfield mid-morning service.

STOP & PONDER: the Obelsisk monument in Mansfield’s High Street median strip honors the service of Sergeant Herbert Goodman who was killed at the Boer War, South Africa.

A TRUE BUSHMAN: In the uniform of the Bushman Corps for the Boer War, Sergeant John Goodman’s photograph depicts a true bushman.

Mansfield & District Basketball Association is turning 50!

We are celebrating our 50th year in October and we would like to hear from you.

Are you a past member, player, referee, coach, volunteer or supporter of the club?

Have you got any photos, uniforms, trophies, memorabilia or memories from your time with the club that you would like to share, loan or donate to us?

Please email the club at mansfieldbasketball@gmail.com or call 0422 193 338

We will be displaying the history of the club at our event (details coming soon!) and in a future permanent display.

WANDER AND WONDER

Our fully licensed Cafe offers fresh roasted coffee, tea and produce straight from our garden to you

We are thrilled to have Australia’s foremost wildlife and bird artist working in our art gallery

Council clarifies road responsibilities

MANSFIELD Shire Council is encouraging residents to know who to contact when reporting road issues in the Shire.

Council maintains 844.7 kilometres of the road network within Mansfield Shire however, that’s not all of the roads.

The major arterial roads and highways in the Shire are managed by Regional Roads Victoria (RRV), including the Jamieson-Woods Point Road, Maroondah and Midland Highways and Mt Buller Road.

Before reporting a road issue, you can save time by confirming the authority responsible for the roadCouncil or RRV.

A good first question to ask; is the issue on or near the intersection with an arterial road?

All reports and requests in relation to these roads should be made directly to Regional Roads Victoria by visiting their website.

This could be any of the highways or arterials in Mansfield Shire, and includes the following roads within Mansfield township:

- High St - Highett St - north from the roundabout (towards Benalla)

- Chenery Street

- Malcolm Street - from Chenery Street to Highton Lane (and into Mt Buller Rd)

Coordinator Roads and Asset Maintenance, Daniel O’Connor, encourages road users to consider the authority responsible for the road before making a request or report.

“Taking a moment to think about who manages the road in question will save valuable time for both yourself and other road users,” he said.

“It will also ensure the right department attends to the enquiry promptly, which is important in the event of a safety issue.”

Roads in Mansfield Shire Managed by Department Of Transport

VAST NETWORK: Highlighted in red are roads managed by the DTP - in town these roads include High St, Highett St (north), Chenery Street, and Malcolm Street (from Chenery to Buller Rd).

COMPLETE: The intersection will make driving along Buttercup Road safer.

Buttercup Road upgraded

MANSFIELD Shire Council has completed Buttercup Road intersection works in Merrijig.

The Council-funded project included sealing of the intersection of Buttercup Road with Gonzaga Lane and School Lane.

A new turning layout has been introduced at the intersection which requires drivers to stop before crossing over Buttercup Road.

Give way signs have also been installed on both sides of the road.

Mayor Cr James Tehan said this new intersection aims to create a safer route for all users.

“Council recognises the importance of providing safe and improved infrastructure for the community,” he said.

“We are listening to community feedback and continuing to review and prioritise roads that require maintenance and upgrading.

“The function of this new intersection will prepare oncoming traffic to stop, creating a safer area which was previously not in place, and the sealing will ensure a smoother road with less dust.

“We are pleased to see this work complete and ready for people to use.”

The $93,100 project was completed on Thursday, April 6 by Alpine Civil Pty Ltd.

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Monthly update from Cr James Tehan yp

I HOPE everyone had a good Easter and enjoyed the school holidays.

It’s been a big March in Mansfield Shire, with a fantastic month of events filling the calendar, including the inaugural Pottery Festival, Stock Dog Spectacular, Readers and Writers Festival, Highline, and the Merrijig Rodeo.

At Council the annual budget process is well under way, with 102 community responses received through the early budget engagement.

We look forward to sharing the proposed budget in response to the community feedback, which will be up for public review in May, in preparation for adoption by Council in late June.

We held an additional council meeting on April 4 for award of a tender for construction of the Mansfield Heritage Museum.

The contract has been awarded to Hennessy Constructions Pty Ltd for $1,477,559.90 (ex GST), and we will see the Stage 1 building works for the museum get underway later in 2023 (after winter).

With the rich history on display from Mansfield Historical Society and the opportunities this facility will present to the community in the future to learn about our local palaeontology (fish fossils) and Taungurung cultural heritage, we’re really excited to see these works commence.

Community fundraising for the project has been significant, with around $101,000 raised from local business and community contributions, including Mansfield & District Community Bank and MCHAC (Mansfield Cultural Heritage and Arts Committee).

Contracts have also been awarded for recycling and waste services to Cleanaway as the primary provider.

The contracts include collection of household recycling and waste from kerbside bins, emptying of

public bins and sorting of recycling.

From July 2024, green waste bins will also be introduced in the urban areas of Mansfield Shire.

We have installed five new defibrillators in five facilities around Mansfield to assist the community with any cardiac emergencies.

The machines have been installed at the following locations:

 Mansfield Sporting Complex - exterior wall facing oval

 Mansfield Secondary College Dual Court Stadium - exterior wall facing school

 Mansfield Resource Recovery Centre - exterior wall facing drop off zone

 Mansfield Field Services Depot - tearoom external wall

 Mansfield Botanical Park toilet block - exterior between the entrance between male and female toilets

It’s been great to see our resheeting program recently completed, with 108.8 km

We focus on the details

in total of unsealed gravel roads upgraded over the past two years across Mansfield Shire.

This includes 14 km of resheeting work completed by Council’s Field Services team in addition to their regular road maintenance grading program.

Approximately 125,720 tonnes of gravel material has been placed and compacted, with reshaping of the road surface completed to provide better drainage, smoother travel and less wear and tear on vehicles.

And lastly, we’re very excited to see visuals of the library renovation works, with regular progress updates shared on social media by our enthusiastic library team.

If you aren’t already, be sure to follow Mansfield Library Victoria for regular updates on the refurbishment.

We’re looking forward to sharing the new space with the community, which shouldn’t be too far away now.

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Mansfield’s Grandmother Clock wins hearts

By HANNAH KENNELLY

MANSFIELD couple Chris and Sherrie Jones have won third place in the People’s Choice award section at the recent Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show.

Their giant steel-carved Grandmother Clock collected 100 votes across the five-day exhibition.

Sherrie and Chris were both “extremely humbled” by the recognition.

“The entire weekend was amazing and we are so happy that everyone loved the Grandmother Clock,” Sherrie said.

“There were so many wonderful entries this year and the show was just so massive.

“I think I spent four hours and about 15,000 steps walking around looking at all the exhibits.”

Willow Grove artist Peter Grima won the People’s Choice award with his intricate turtle sculpture.

The Jones’ narrowly lost second place by seven points to sculptor Kerianna Noach.

After a long journey to Melbourne, the Grandmother Clock has returned to Mansfield and proudly stands in the CAOS Concepts’ backyard.

“The best part of the Melbourne Show was watching how many people appreciated the Grandmother Clock,” Sherrie said.

“But it is definitely nice to have her back home.”

ARTISTIC DUO: Sherrie and Chris Jones with their Grandmother Clock at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show.

Kids quilts go to high country campers

By PAM ZIERK-MAHONEY

THE High Country Quilters presented 20 children’s quilts to the Southern Cross Kids Camp - High Country last week with thanks to funding and support from other community groups.

The Men’s Shed Inc supported the application for the grant being the controlling body for the facilities in Erril Street that the Quilters use.

Each child’s quilt is presented in its own patchwork bag and has been labelled.

A further five quilts will be sent to the Monash Children’s Cancer Centre.

President of the Quilters group, Cathy Mahoney, said these quilts represent six months work by the members of the High Country Quilters.

“Without the grant from the Bendigo Bank we could not have completed these quilts to give to the kids’ camp - our members have loved every minute of doing these quilts,” she said.

“It’s a real pleasure to know they are going to a very worthy cause.”

Representing the Southern Cross Kids Camp - High

Country was Holly Cameron who said the kids camp is for local kids from the high country region who are disadvantaged.

“A lot of these kids have never received a gift like this before in their lives.

“Kids that received quilts last year were gob-smacked; a lot didn’t know what it was to begin with and quite a few of the kids asked if they had to give them back at the end of the camp,” Ms Cameron said.

“It’s really lovely to be able to give them something they can hold onto and cherish and has been made just for them.”

The age group of these children is from six up to 12 years of age.

Representing the Bendigo Bank, Ryan Daykin said:

“I’m really pleased that we can support a couple of local associations through the community sponsorship program.

“It really shows the im-

pact that one thing (small grants) can do.

“To hear the stories from kids is really rewarding,” Mr Daykin said.

Men’s Shed president Chris Rath said: “This is absolutely fantastic.

“The more that we (Mens’ Shed) can support the ladies just let us know - we can’t do better than this.

“Kids that really need help and to receive this (quilt) - it will change them; so well done.”

IN PREPARATION: Roger Nolan getting the MMuDS bollards ready for Shirley Valentine. MMuDS bollards around town are the traditional way the society announces tickets on sale.

Shirley Valentine on sale

TICKETS for the Mansfield Musical and Dramatic Society’s (MMuDs) performance of Shirley Valentine went on sale last week.

A one-character play by playwright Willy Russell, Karen Pirie from MMuDs said that it’s an amazing well-written script and that Meredith Newman is fabulous in the lead role.

Taking the form of a monologue by a middleaged, working class Liverpool housewifeShirley Valentine - it focuses on her life before and after

a transforming holiday abroad.

As she prepares chips and egg for dinner, she ruminates on her life and tells the wall about her husband, her children, her past, and an invitation from a girlfriend to join her on holiday in Greece to search for romance and adventure.

Ultimately, Shirley does escape to Greece, has an ‘adventure’ with a local fisherman and decides to stay.

MMuDs will be performing seven shows from 13 to 27 May.

WITH PLEASURE: At the presentation of 20 patchwork quilts to the Southern Cross Kids Camp - High Country last week were (from left) Ryan Daykin (Bendigo Bank), Bobbie Fitzpatrick (Quilters), Holly Cameron (Southern Cross Kids Camp), Chris Rath (Men’s Shed) and High Country Quilters Cathy Mahoney, Maggie Johnson, Julie Stewart, Robyn Keatley and Annamarie Westendorp.

PHOTO: Pam Zierk-Mahoney

Kitchen opens for Men’s Shed and Quilters

IT was first up cuppas for those at the Mansfield Men’s Shed last Wednesday when those who went in to do some work - or just chat - could use the completed new kitchen facilities.

Men’s Shed president Chris Rath was thrilled to show the Courier the brand spanking new kitchen which includes a dishwasher, refrigerator, oven, stove top, cupboards, air conditioning and most importantly double glazed windows.

“The double glazing windows to the workshop is a great coup as it stops dust getting into this area and yet we can still see what’s happening,” Mr Rath said.

Showing off the kitchen, Mr Rath said the group received funding for the materials but a a lot of the work was completed by members.

In charge of the kitchen renovation project was David Smithwick.

“He has done a fantastic job of overseeing this project and we very much appreciate what he has done,” Mr Rath said.

Previously the men met around a dining table out in the workshop area amongst the dust and cold/heat.

The kitchen facilities will also be used by the High Country Quilters ladies as their part of the building does not have any tea area.

Also included in the renovations is a ‘ladies toilet’ - only one toilet was provided previously and everyone had to share it.

“We hope everyone makes use of the kitchen - that’s what it is all about,” Mr Rath said.

“We have also just finished installing the dust extraction tub-

ing system throughout the workshop,” he went on to say.

“This stops a lot of the dust from the equipment going through the building and helps in reducing health risks,” he said.

Members of the Men’s Shed group carry out many different

jobs including some who create usable objects for homes and workshops - whether it is for hobby or helping out others.

The High Country Quilters group meets every Tuesday and Thursday, while the Men’s Shed group meets on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

NATURE LOVER:

An Azure Kingfisher by Peter Poon was the front page image of this year’s calendar.

Grab your cameras for the 2024 catchment calendar

MANSFIELD Shire residents are invited to enter their best nature photos in the 2024 Goulburn Broken Catchment calendar.

The popular calendar is known for its fantastic collection of local images and information on flora, fauna, and natural landscapes.

Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority project coordinator, Janice Mentiplay-Smith, said the photo competition is a great way for local people to showcase their photography skills.

“Each year we produce and distribute the calendars across the region,” she said.

“The competition has been running for more than a decade now and entering it has become quite a tradition for keen photographers and nature lovers.”

The photographs from the 2023 calendar were selected from a pool of 300 entries.

Preference is given to photographs of local plants or animals in their natural state, insects, waterways or other natural features that tell a story about the Goulburn Broken catchment region.

“We always receive extremely positive feedback on the quality of the calendar and the fact it contains amazing images of the local environment, taken by local people,” Ms Mentiplay-Smith said.

“I encourage everyone to grab their camera and get out into the natural environment and see what they can find.”

Photos must be in colour, between two to 10MB, in a landscape format, and in a JPEG image.

Entries close August 14.

FIRST CUP: Project manager for the kitchen renovations at the Mansfield Men’s Shed was David Smithwick who had the privilege of making one of the first cuppa’s on the opening day.

National report offers blueprint for sustaining local newspapers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“We wanted to examine the challenges facing smalltown news providers given the commentary in recent years about the crisis they

are facing in Australia and across the world,” she said.

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

Country Press Australia

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

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

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

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

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

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

The research team conducted two main national surveys - one with local news audiences

and one with those who do not engage with local news; 35 interviews with Australian news editors and proprietors; and seven interpretive focus groups with editors, journalists and advertising managers within the Country Press Australia network.

One key finding was the strain on local mastheads hit with lost revenue from local, state and federal government advertising, which in recent years had prioritised social media and metropolitan news outlets with a larger digital reach.

“Our research found there is this obsession with digital

reach,” Prof Hess said.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Data from the study showed government

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

“They also want news on local events and more investigative-type pieces.”

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

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

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

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD

ACROSS

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

7 Who “asked for more” (6)

8 What is payment for money borrowed (8)

9 Name a company of seven singers (6)

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

11 Name a German word for emperor (6)

14 What are companies of lions (6)

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

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

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

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

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

DOWN

1 Which mathematical art uses equations (7)

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

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

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

5 Eire refers to which republic (7)

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

11 Name the citadel of Moscow (7)

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

13 What is another word for a letter (7)

E-QUATIONS

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

SUDOKU

14 Name an alternative term for a maxim (7)

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

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

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

QUICK THINK

Solve the crossword. Each answer has four letters.

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

BIYWORD

Build it yourself using the clues and each of the twenty-four letters once only to form ten words: five across and five down. A key word (bold clue) builds on the letter set in the grid.

CLUES:

Intricate (7)

Lair (3)

Large fruit (5)

Mature (5)

Recorded time (5)

Small waves (7)

Steal (3)

Timothy (abb) (3)

Underneath (5)

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North East regional news in brief

Beechworth festival success

AN ESTIMATED 16,000 event goers from near and afar enjoyed a vibrant, fun-filled and action-packed annual Golden Horseshoes Festival held on Saturday of the Easter long weekend.

An exciting live music headline act featured Australian and global music star Mitch Tambo, renowned as one of Australia’s most unique First Nations entertainers, who was an instant hit, drawing a huge appreciative crowd to his two electric performances.

A proud Gamilaraay man, the Melbournebased singer, songwriter, dancer and didgeridoo (Yidaki) player blends traditional Aboriginal sounds and language with contemporary beats and production.

He performed a First Nations version of the iconic John Farnham anthem, ‘You’re the Voice’ - which he first performed on the finale of Australia’s Got Talent four years ago - among other songs on Saturday.

The festival program had a huge variety of activities stretching from markets, face-painting for the kids, pipe bands, and local musicians to the gardeners’ fun park set up in the Police Paddocks, and everything in between.

Thrilled volunteer organising committee chair Jim Didolis said the event had been the biggest for quite a few years, while the weather had also been kind. He said the headline act had contributed in being a drawcard; the committee’s

WINTRY CONDITIONS: Like Buller, Mount Hotham also received a dusting of snow last Sunday, between 1cm and 3cm in some areas, thanks to a series of cold fronts passing through.

hard work brought people together while visitors to the town came from all directions.

Engines starting in Myrtleford

SPEED enthusiasts better start revving their engines, because in a few short weeks, open wheel racing is set to return to the Myrtleford Speedway for the first time in over 20 years.

The Myrtleford Speedway Club have been hard at work getting the track picture perfect for the two day event, set to start on Saturday, May 6.

Upwards of 50 participants are expected to race in the event, and club president Glen Walch said the track had undergone a series of upgrades which will make the event a truly spectacular one for racers and spectators alike.

Walch said there was a palpable sense of excitement around the club, eager to facilitate a massive event.

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injured his 24-year-old cousin from Beaconsfield, and left his 16-year-old brother from Wangaratta in a critical condition.

The court heard the accused’s two surviving male passengers had been airlifted to the Royal Melbourne Hospital on the Sunday night, after the white Jeep came to rest in a paddock off Greta Road around 7.15pm, having allegedly failed to navigate a sweeping right hand turn north of Clarkes Lane in Wangaratta.

Traveller charged after Euroa shoplifting spree

A 27-YEAR-OLD man visiting from England has been charged with theft after allegedly stealing $215 worth of items from Burton’s SUPA IGA and Saville Home Hardware in Euroa a fortnight ago.

His companion at the time of the incident, a 38-year-old Englishman who now lives in Melbourne, has been cautioned by police.

The younger man allegedly stole $95 worth of items from Burton’s SUPA IGA, including a slab of Carlton Draught beers, chicken kebabs, two jars of mint sauce, chili sauce, talcum powder and haircombs.

He allegedly stole a $120 pair of Blundstone work boots from Saville Home Hardware.

Burton’s SUPA IGA owner Tim Burton first became

aware of the alleged theft when the store’s liquor manager informed him a pallet of Carlton Draught was missing from a pallet jack.

Mr Burton reviewed the store’s CCTV footage and called police after watching the man allegedly steal the slab and chicken kebabs.

The younger man is on bail and will face Benalla Magistrate’s Court at a later date.

Court following tragic crash

A WANGARATTA man alleged to have been speeding and drinking alcohol before a crash which claimed the life of one passenger and severely injured two others has been granted bail.

The 23-year-old fronted Benalla Magistrates’ Court last Tuesday, successfully applying for bail after suffering minor injuries as the alleged driver during a crash which killed his 26-year-old cousin from Beaconsfield, seriously

The 24-year-old was said to be in a stable condition, while the 16-year-old remained critical after sustaining major head trauma in the crash.

The accused faces charges of culpable driving causing death, dangerous driving causing death and negligent driving causing serious injury.

Magistrate Marita Altman said there were compelling reasons to grant bail, including the availability of family support and employment, and said she was not satisfied there was an unacceptable risk to the public coinciding with his release.

She ordered the matter return to Wangaratta Magistrates’ Court on September 7, and banned the accused from consuming alcohol, driving and discussing the matter with witnesses ahead of the return date.

War nurses honoured

A PLAQUE unveiling to commemorate the story of war nurses Vivian Bullwinkel and Betty

Jeffrey will take place at the Devenish Art Silos will on Saturday, April 22 as part of the Devenish ANZAC Commemorative Service commencing with the march at 10.30am.

Devenish is on the Silo Art Trail where images of a WW1 nurse, a modern female military medic and an Australian Light Horseman are featured on huge grain silos.

The memorial plaque was developed by the Australian Nurses Memorial Centre (ANMC) with support and the assistance of the Devenish Silo Art Committee, Benalla Rural City Council and the local community.

The plaque commemorates the bravery and sacrifice of Royal Australian Army Nurses who died or were prisonersof-war in WW2 including Vivian Bullwinkel, sole survivor of the Bangka Island massacre.

On February 12, 1942 ahead of the fall of Singapore to advancing Japanese forces, 65 Australian Army Nurses were evacuated with soldiers and civilians on the SS Vyner Brooke.

Two days later the Vyner Brooke was bombed by Japanese aircraft and sank in the Bangka Strait.

Twelve nurses were killed or lost at sea while 31 came ashore near Muntok on Bangka Island where they were imprisoned by Japanese soldiers.

The Australian Army Nurses were held in prisoner-of-war (POW) camps on Bangka Island and Sumatra where a further eight nurses died.

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Regular Events:

 CWA Monthly meetings:

4th Wednesday Evening or Sunday afternoon (alternating each month: March -Wed).

 CWA Craft Days: Wednesday’s 10am and last Thursday evening of the month at 6pm.

 CWA Op shop open: most days from 10am to 2pm.

 JUSTICE of the Peace Services - Every Thursday, Mansfield Police Station. 10am to 1pm for witnessing and signing of documents.

 Lima South Old Time Dance: At Lima South Hall the second Sunday of each month between 1pm and 5pm. Entry $10. Music provided by The Ramblers. Please bring a plate of afternoon tea to share. All welcome. Contact: 0425868277.

APRIL

April

 APRIL 21 - 23: Blue Dirt Blowout - Mount Buller. Finishing off the summer season with a variety of events and mountain bike gravity shuttles running all weekend.

 APRIL 22: Mansfield Farmers’ Market - High Street opposite the Post Office.

 APRIL 22: Day on High - High Street median: 10.30am to 4pm. Showcasing the best local wine and beer in a family friendly event with the Mansfield Car Club’s Show ‘n Shine.

 APRIL 23: Emergency Services Expo - Jamieson Recreation Reserve: 11am - 3pm. See the latest emergency equipment up close and in action and meet the local police, firefighters, paramedics, SES, Wildlife Officers, Game Officers and more.

 APRIL 25: Anzac Day Dawn Service and March in Mansfield. Dawn Service at 6am and March and Service at 10:50am.

May

 MAY 5 - 7: Harvest Moon Festival - Delatite Winery. A variety of events showcasing the best that

the winery has to offer. Bookings essential via the Delatite Winery website.

 MAY 27: Mansfield Farmers’ Market - High Street opposite the Post Office.

 MAY 27: Wolseley Hornet Show N Shine: 9-11am - High Street opposite the Commercial Hotel. Showcasing the rare 1930 - 1935 Vintage and Post-vintage Wolseley Hornet Sports and Specials.

 MAY 28: RSPCA Million Paws Walk - Mansfield Botanic Gardens. A 3km walk to raise money supporting the fight against animal cruelty. Registration opens at 8:30am and the walk kicks off at 10am.

MANSFIELD ARMCHAIR CINEMA

 Mansfield Croquet ClubMonday and Wednesday mornings from 9am till 12 noon, Lord’s Reserve, Cnr Victoria and Apollo Streets. Playing equipment available, $2 per session.

 Mansfield Multicultural Group - Every second Tuesday of the month at 6pm at MACE.

 Monday Mingle - Every Monday - organised by the Bonnie Doon Community Centre - chat and make new friends - new theme each week. BYO ideas for activitiesall ages and abilities

 Mansfield support group for carers and people with special needs - morning coffee, third Tuesday of the month, 9.30am The Witches Brew

 Men’s Probus meetings are held every 2nd Wednesday for monthly meetings, and then activities/outings are held on the last Wednesday of each month - or as organised.

 Ladies Probus meets every second Monday of each month at Delatite Hotel for meetings and 4th Monday for social or as organised.

 Rotary meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at the Delatite Hotel. 6.30 for a 7pm start.

 Rural Australians for Refugees (RAR) meet every fourth Monday of the month at 6pm in the library (rear entrance)

 U3A meetings are held on 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at 10am in The Delatite Hotel Meeting room.

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Flower farm comes to Mansfield

By LYNN ELDER

TAKING to the road in early March, Silvan-based flower grower and novelist Eliza Henry Jones brought an abundance of blooms and foliage to the inaugural Mansfield Readers & Writers Festival as part of a Masterclass: “The Language of Flowers”.

This was her first such masterclass, but Eliza is keen to offer more of these creative sessions.

“Absolutely - it’s one of my favourite things about the flower farm, how growing flowers demands an engagement with the present moment, but at the same time is also this living fragment of history and story,” she explained.

Participants saw the Mansfield RSL Hall transformed into what resembled a florist shop as they made stunning bouquets to take home, while Eliza interwove lots of folklore around various plants and share the meaning of different flowers as a starting point for creative writing.

The Silvan Gather Flower Farm begun as a joint venture three years ago by cousins Eliza and Melanie Kercheval, is described as “an unbelievable joy” and testament to what can be achieved on small acreage.

According to city-raised Eliza, an established novelist and freelance writer, the 7.5 acre property was purchased in 2015 with her mother and husband Ben.

The initial attraction was the established orchards.

“We wanted acreage mostly so I’d have the room to keep my horses at home, and so we could grow a fair amount of our own food,” Eliza said.

Growing food for their own use soon expanded into selling produce at local farmer’s markets.

“In addition to the established orchards on the property, there were also established proteas I’d throw a few in when we had a stall and was stunned by how quickly they’d be snapped up, and by how much peo-

ple loved them,” Eliza said in response to how the flower business came about.

“Mel (her cousin) and I both read the “Floret Flower Farm’s Cut Flower Garden” by Erin Benzakein, and when I mentioned to Mel that I was keen to try my hand at growing some cut flowers, I was ecstatic when she decided to join me (which is lucky for me - she’s built everything up to what it is today and is basically magical!),” she said.

And to add to the magic Eliza said, “Turns out we’d accidentally bought a north facing, gently sloping block of fertile, red volcanic soilperfect for flower growing!”

One of the things that Eliza is most proud of is an environmentally friendly and sustainable approach to the business which includes no use of herbicides or pesticides.

She notes this approach is important to the florists and other buyers they deal with, “We’ve noticed a growing

demand for local, seasonal flowers that aren’t sprayed with harsh chemicals or transported across the world out of season.

According to Eliza it is a pretty special thing to be a part of.

“People are able to wander the farm when they come for flower arranging workshops (or if we have time on the days people come to pick up!) and sometimes it’s not pretty - we’re still working out strategies for weed retention - but it’s pretty special for people who may not have seen paddock to plate (or paddock to vase, as the case may be!).”

“We have frogs and lizards in our flower patches, and being part of the ecosystem like that is pretty great,” she said.

Reflecting on the flower farm as to whether it is a good source of home-based income and offers flexibility around her family life which includes Henry, a toddler, and writing commitments

while enjoying a rural lifestyle, Eliza said, “ It definitely can be - but it’s also easy to overcapitalise (I always get overexcited by shiny new plants and seeds, much to Mel’s chagrin!), underestimate the time and energy it takes to build up a profile and community, and it also requires a lot of knowledge (I’ve killed a lot of plants in the last eight years!).”

She adores the opportunity to work with Mel, and particularly how it complements the isolation of writing.

“And in some ways, it’s very flexible, but in other ways, it’s not - the plants need watering, they need harvesting, they need planting out at very specific times,” Eliza added.

The Gather Flower Farm produces a variety of blooms and foliage for the cut flower market and for those who come to experiment in the workshops run in the renovated barn.

“We grow a mix of things

including dahlias, roses, protea, peonies, zinnia, everlasting daisies, amaranthus, cosmos, queen anne’s lace, yarrow, statice, gypsophila and plenty of foliage such as olive and eucalyptus.

Being a sustainable flower grower is not without its challenges.

“The variation from season to season - we had a booming season last year, this year things were very wet into summer, and have turned autumnal quite early, as well as losing a lot of seedlings to rabbits (who are masters at circumventing our fencing and hot wires), which impacts our harvest,” Eliza said.

But as she said there are always things that do well and each season you learn something new.

Despite the problems of pest animals and changeable seasons, she agreed, “I’m certainly living my dream!”

However, she did believe it was easy to get swept away by the idea and underesti-

mate the time and costs involved in maintaining acreage (although our farm is small, it is densely packed).

Eliza conceded there is always a list of things that should have been done a month ago.

“There’s a lot less room for spontaneity - if we go out somewhere, we have to consider things like watering that day, what rugs the horses are in and when they’ll be fed.”

“Saying that, I grew up in the inner suburbs of Melbourne and I don’t think it would be easy for me to go back after living on our farm,” she added.

As an established novelist (her latest novel “Salt and Skin” published August 2022) and freelance writer, Eliza has used her literary skills in conjunction with the flower farm to run workshops which include making bouquets and as a way to inspire creative writing for participants with Mansfield her first masterclass.

Seven charged with trespass over a protest at Benalla abattoirs

By RYAN MALCOLM

SEVEN protesters who chained themselves to equipment at the Benalla abattoirs on Thursday morning will face court at a later date, after they were arrested on trespass offences.

According to the Farm Transparency Project, 30 protesters chained themselves to the business’ gas chamber and pig ‘race’ in a demonstration aimed at prompting the State Government to launch an inquiry into the 'humane' stunning of pigs for slaughter.

Campaigner and advocate

Chris Delforce recently released footage in close proximity to the carbon dioxide chambers at a major Victorian pig abbatoir, and said Thursday’s demonstration had demanded action to outlaw the practice.

“Today we are here to peacefully put our bodies in the way of these instruments of death and destruction and demand an immediate ban on the use of carbon dioxide gas chambers, at the very least until a full inquiry can take place,” he said.

“Pigs are dying in agony in these gas chambers every day, we couldn’t wait any longer for

someone else to intervene.”

A police spokesperson said seven of the protesters had been arrested and processed following the demonstration.

“It’s understood a number of people chained themselves to equipment at a business about 4am,” the spokesperson said.

“Seven people were arrested at the scene - as a result, three men and four women between the ages of 23 and 53 from Melbourne, Tasmania and New South Wales were charged with trespass offences and bailed to attend the Benalla Magistrates’ Court at later dates.

“No one was injured during the incident.”

FULL BLOOM: A masterclass in the “Language of Flowers” led by Eliza Henry Jones brought flowers and writing together at the Mansfield RSL.

PHOTO: Lynn Elder

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

Plenty of dates on the Jamieson event calendar

with Carmel Dixon

ON Easter Sunday, the Jamieson CFA members and the two Easter Bunny’s conducted their tin rattle annual Easter fundraiser.

The teams were in two tankers - one travelled north and the other travelled south.

The aim was for the Easter bunny to present each person camping in the Jamieson Caravan Park, Howqua Caravan Park and various camp sites in between and the Jamieson community and visitors at the Car Boot sale at St Peter’s church grounds with an Easter egg.

The other tanker travelled to Skipworth Reserve, Tunnel Bend to Knockwood and visited all riverside campers in between, the bunny presenting Easter eggs. Thanks to the generosity of Cadbury’s for their donation of the Easter eggs.

The local CFA fundraiser tally was $1953.

NEXT Sunday April 23, Jamieson will host the Emergency Services Expo at the Jamieson Rec Reserve, from 11:00am to 3:00pm.

The Emergency Services from CFA, air wing fire fighters, SES, police, ambulance, air ambulance, there will be 20 exhibitors, demonstrating and

informing the general public of where these vital groups are involved, often carrying out lifesaving duties.

The will be a sausage sizzle, pizzas and coffee available on site during the day.

Local Jamieson Senior Constable George Crawford has coordinated the event, with Jess Bolwell from Jamieson CFA assisting.

Some interstate visitors will also be presenting their information.

Many interested Melbourne visitors and regional visitors have expressed intention of attending.

A group of local

volunteers paced the site on Sunday, as a familiarisation and last minute check off.

The program has been formulated as a presentation to the general public, as these services are lifesaving.

If you are involved when someone takes ill, suffers a health emergency or injured in an accident, you may feel confident to give aid, and save a life, with new vital knowledge, following the Emergency Expo.

There will be a reenactment of a car crash and rescue at 2:00pm, showing how and what is carried out in an emergency.

All welcome.

FOUR local Jamieson ladies are in training for the Coast Track 30 km Walk, being conducted in May.

The fundraiser is for heart disease research.

The ladies in training are Janet Druce, Karen Alderson, Franzi Weiss and Michelle Eggenberger.

We wish them well.

THERE is a new game being played in Jamieson, the art of Mahjong is being held on Thursday mornings 10:00am-12:30pm.

The morning game with an instructor Emily will have the community involved as the players are familiarised

with the rules.

Entry is a gold coin at the Jamieson Memorial Hall.

All welcome.

THE Jamieson Craft Ladies are hosting the Cancer Council’s Biggest Morning Tea again this year and it will be held on Thursday, May 4.

A date for your diary, this sumptuous event is well known for its plentiful bounty.

All welcome.

NEXT Tuesday, April 25 the annual Jamieson ANZAC Day Services will be held, commencing at 6:00am in Perkins Street at Gerran’s Reserve, Arrival at 5:45am.

The organisers have completed the preparation plans and the order of service.

The readings and prayers, the three shot volley salute, the laying of wreaths and the Memorial Crosses placed, the Jamieson CFA Honour tribute and the flag raising, playing the Last Post and finale the singing of New Zealand National Anthem followed by the Australian National Anthem .

Following the dawn service the attendees are invited to enjoy the traditional gunfire breakfast in the Courthouse Hotel Bistro.

Attendees give to the Legacy collection.

The March will commence at 11:00 am with a helicopter flyby with pilot Brett Kay, the marchers will process to Gerran’s Reserve standing at attention, wreaths will be laid at the Memorial Rock, a service at the reserve will take place, following the march, the attendees will present at the Memorial Hall for the morning service with guest speaker Brad Reeve.

At the end of service the attendees are invited to the Courthouse Hotel for refreshments.

$10 entry to cover luncheon costs, partners may bring a plate.

Refreshments at bar prices.

SPECIAL DELIVERY: Jamieson CFA members, police and two bunnies ready to rattle their tins and give away Easter eggs.

(From left) Craig Eury, Jason Hicks, Ric West, Bunny Karen Alderson, Local Snr Constable George Crawford, Bunny Charlie Eury, Jess Bolwell and Peter Horan.

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PLANNING PERMIT

The land affected by the application is located at: 255 DEAD HORSE LANE MANSFIELD VIC 3722

The application is for: Use and development of land for an Exhibition Centre (Motor Car Museum) and Restaurant (Cafe), development of land for Industry, display of business identification signage, and reduction of car parking requirements

The applicant for the permit is: Sam Zito

The application reference number is: P231/22

A decision on the application will not be made before:

4 May 2023

You may look at the application and any documents that support the application at:

The office of the Responsible Authority, Mansfield Shire Council, 33 Highett Street, Mansfield (during office hours) Online at www.mansfield.vic.gov.au/residents/buildingand-planning/public-notices

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EMPLOYMENT

Busfleet operates Taxi’s, Buses and Coaches on and to Mt Buller during the snow season.

We offer the best variety of work. You can work from weekends only up to as much as you legally can.

You can drive our small vehicles with a car license, we can help with large vehicle licenses and CPV’s and Hazardous Area qualifications where needed.

You will need to be a competent driver but we provide comprehensive training on everything else needed.

We have a great team to work with and there are significant additional benefits. Contact neil@busfleetaustralia.com.au

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We are looking for an experienced Administrator to join our team based in Mansfield.

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HEATH (nee Christopher), Shirley (Maree). Sadly missed. Rest in peace. ~ James.

FORREST

A service celebrating the life of Cheryl Mae Forrest (nee Aldred) will be held at the McCormacks Chapel on Friday, April 21, 2023 commencing at 11.30am.

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FORREST (née Aldred), Cheryl Mae.

18/3/1947 – 13/4/2023

Cheryl passed away peacefully at the Epworth Hospital with family by her side.

Loving wife of Fred.

Loved mum to Stuart and Melanie.

Loved mother-in-law to Jess and Chris.

Loving Gran to Lou, Belle and Georgia.

Daughter of Ken (dec) and Joyce (dec), Sister to Graeme, Heather and Glenn. You were incredibly loving, generous, and courageous.

Never to be forgotten, you will always be loved and cherished.

In loving memory

LOGAN, Philip Edward.

Followed by a burial Lawn Cemetery. In memory of Cheryl please consider a donation to Epworth Medical Foundation.

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Surrounded by his loving family, Philip passed away peacefully at his home on April 5, 2023 aged 66 years, following a short duration with liver cancer.

Loved and loving husband of Donna.

Loving father and father-in-law of Dianne and Ben, Shani and Julian, and John and Bianca.

A much-loved grandfather of Ethan, Dylan, Zara, Reuben, Thomas, Sienna, Asher, River, Levi, Indi, Aria, Evie, Olive. Rest in peace.

SKINNER, John Charles.

6/2/1944 - 9/4/2023

Passed suddenly at home. Loved husband of Glenis. Father of Paul, Tim, Bernice, Brooke, Dallas and partners. Private cremation.

Bowls Club Friday, April 21, 2023 at 1pm.

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SKINNER, John Charles.

February 6, 1944 Only son of Charlie and Bess Skinner (dec). Loved brother of Patricia, Lexia, Judith (dec) and Glenda. Forever fishing and telling stories

Mansfield’s ladies golfers proceed to pennant finals

By LINDA TERRY

THIS week saw our ladies playing their last round of pennant.

Tuesday’s nine-hole competition had eight contenders and it was nice to see Susan Kinloch back in the winners circle taking the win with 15 points on a countback to Jenny Koraus and Kylie Egan.

On Wednesday the rain kept many at home, but most of the 19 who did go the distance found the conditions perhaps not as bad as they expected.

It was a stroke round and the second qualifier round of the Golf Australia Silver Spoon event.

Best on the day was Margie Franke-Williams with a great score given the conditions, of nett 71.

Sue Parsons could be justifiably disappointed to be beaten on a countback with the same score of 71, closely followed for by Linda Terry with nett 72.

Line balls went to Marg

Knapp, Marion Mitchell, and Robyn Baker all with 77.

Nearest the pins went to Nicki Cooper (3rd), Linda Brook (7 and 16th), Marion Mitchell (2nd on 9th) and

Linda Terry (2nd on 17th).

Sue Parsons had a great day with the putter to bring home that prize.

No one braved it on Thursday and only five played on

Saturday with Kylie Egan continuing her good form with 37 points, streets ahead of the next best Lorraine Cullen with 27.

The highlight of the week

was most certainly Friday when all three teams played their last round of their pennant matches.

Division 1 were up against the always tough Yarrawon-

ga at Thurgoona and were thrilled to get a 4:1 win which leap-frogged them into second place on the ladder and a spot in the finals.

Division 2, who we thought were a shoe-in for the finals, sadly went down to Myrtleford 5:0.

Division 4 had a lovely win of 3.5:1.5 against Benalla to also secure them a spot in the finals.

Well done to both Division 1 and Division 4 ladies for making it through.

We are very disappointed for Division 2, but we are sure they will still be very much part of the action as caddies and supporters of the other two teams, at the finals on Friday at Wodonga.

Division 1 will face Yarrawonga again and Division 4 will be up against Commercial Albury

Good luck to all

Finally, on a much sadder note, all the lady golfers pass on their sincere condolences to Glenis Skinner, whose husband John passed away suddenly last weekend.

Steady week for Men’s golf

By TOM SWAN

TUESDAY saw a good field of 31 play in a stableford competition in very pleasant conditions, with Graham Clark winning by a handy score of 40 points off a handicap of 12.

Runners-up went to Kerry Hartwig on 37 points and Jarrod Heath on 36 points.

Thursday saw another great field, with 70 playing in the weekly stableford competition.

A grade

1st: Shane O’Brien, 40 points (h/c 14); 2nd: Steve McMahon, 35 points (h/c 6); 3rd: Dave Octigan, 34 points (h/c 13).

B grade

1st: Christopher Purcell, 38 points (h/c 32); 2nd: Trent Berry, 38 points (h/c 32); 3rd: John Gilson, 35 points (h/c 26).

Well done Shane, there goes that handicap for a while.

Nice to see the president having another good round.

That’s a couple of weeks in a row,

things must be slowing down a bit in the hospitality field.

It was also good to see a couple of our higher handicappers having good rounds.

Young Trent’s handicap has come down a few shots in the last couple of months.

The threat of inclement weather on Saturday kept the numbers down a little but the “big boys” came out to play with Mark Funky Jones beating Rod Sargent by three points.

Third place went to Domingo Diaz with 35 points.

Bad luck to Peter Cullen who also had 35 points but obviously his back nine was not quite as good as Rod and Mingo.

Our pennant teams played again on Sunday with our scratch team losing 3&2.

Our “Young Guns” division three handicap team had their third 5&0 win.

The division two handicap team had a buy this weekend.

Well done to all three teams.

Rain doesn’t dampen spirits at Rose Bowl

LAST Tuesday’s social bowls saw 23 players enjoying the day out with the winners of the day being Kevin Nikkelson, Lyn Holland and Ross Parsons with 2 wins 30pts from Dom Diaz, Ian Morley, Denis Sharpe and Anne Wileman 2 wins 29pts.

Friday’s social bowls saw a great field of 31 players

enjoying the last of the sun forecast with the winners of the day being Mike Harrison, Lyn Holland, Pam Zierk-Mahoney and Christina Smith on 2 wins 33pts from George Peterson, Steve Lewis, Belinda Snider and Harry Smith on 2 wins 30pts.

Sunday saw the running of our annual Rose Bowl

Tournament with 40 players entered.

The format is a great concept where a skip is decided, and they in turn do a blind draw to find the rest of their team.

The day started off in the rain and after the first game it was thought we might have an early lunch, but the sun

shone enough for us to play another game while it lasted.

The final game started in a mix of sun and rain with all players finally feeling almost human and after a fabulous day we adjourned to the bar waiting for the results of the day.

The winners on the day were Rick Nichols, Noel

Jackson, John Lobbe and Elva Healy with 3 wins +38pts and the runners-up were Mark Bettany, Enid Smith, Kevin Nikkelson and Ian Morley with 2 wins 39pts on a count back.

Thank you to the match committee for pushing us to begin playing in the rain and to all the players for trusting

their decision to play.

This week there is social bowls on Tuesday and there will be social bowls on Friday as scheduled.

The Mansfield Bowls Club AGM is scheduled on the May 28 2023.

Nominations are on the notice board in the clubrooms.

HEADING TO THE FINALS: Pennant Division 1 team are ready to win.

A GRADE WINNER: Shane O’Brien during Thursday’s competition.

WINNERS AND LOSERS

Tough matches for Bombers against Milawa

UNDER 15s

By TAYLA MAHER

Bonnie Doon 21

def Milawa 12

Best on Court: Tilly

Thornton

Coaches Award: Tayla

Maher

THE under 15s started the day off strong on Saturday morning.

Both attack and defence ends were working hard for the ball.

The shooters worked hard around their defenders.

C and WA worked the ball down the court smoothly before accurate passes into the ring.

GK and GD used their strong defensive skills, forcing their players to work harder for the ball.

The girls playing WD worked hard in the mid court, holding pressure on their players.

All the girls worked as a team and showed Milawa who we are.

It was a tough game for all but fortunately Bonnie Doon came away with a win.

UNDER 17s

By

STELLA BRAKELS

Bonnie Doon 46

def Milawa 15

Best on court: Charlotte

Atherton

Coaches award: Stella Brakels

THE under 17 girls played a great game this weekend in Milawa.

The defenders Charlotte, Maddie, Emeline, Grace and Chelsea did a fantastic job at turnovers and keeping Milawa’s score down.

Demi played an awesome game in centre as always and the attack end consisting of Casey, Chloe and Stella all played well together.

With a few changes they only improved as the game went on.

B RESERVE By GRACE REVELL

Bonnie Doon 33

def by Milawa 46

Best on court: Zoe Files

Coaches Award: Grace Revell

IT was a close game for Bonnie Doon however Milawa took the win this time.

During the game Zoe and Hannah defended the ball and made so many turn overs and got that many intercepts that you could have lost count.

Maddie also helped defended the ball and also helped out by bringing the ball from defence to attack with Amy and Madi.

Grace, Talissa Casey and Chloe all shot many goals throughout the game.

We will hopefully come back with a win next time

we play Milawa as we grow stronger as a team.

B GRADE By CASSIE MCCORMACK

Bonnie Doon 32

def by Milawa 56

Best on court: Meagan Doeven

Coaches Award: Cassie McCormack

IN the grand final re match, we were keen to go out and put the pressure on Milawa from the start, and we did.

The first five minutes was great defensive pressure from the girls all over the court.

Both teams were kept to low scores in the first half of the quarter.

In the second half we couldn’t capitalise in attack

OVENS AND KING SENIORS LADDER

and Milawa got a 12 goal lead.

With some injuries young gun Emmeline was brought out into goals. The change brought a fresh enthusiasm to the girls and bit of fight, only going down by two.

Another young gun Charlotte took to the court in defence, moving Meagan out into WD to try and shut down the Milawa WA.

The new combination of Charlotte in GK and Cass and Meagan out front put the pressure back onto the Milawa attack, bringing them to their lowest scores for the game.

The attack end found their groove with Tara and Harris combining well to feed Armstrong and Emme.

The girls had a smashing last quarter, applying

pressure to the defence end and converting the turnovers and scoring form our centres, taking out the last quarter by three goals scoring 14 to their 11.

With the girls still working on some new combinations there is improvement each game and the wins will start to come.

Thanks to our two young guns stepping up from under 17s; our future looks very bright.

A GRADE

By STEPH WARD

Bonnie Doon 38

def by Milawa 64

Best on Court: Erin Brond

Coaches Award: Steph Ward

THERE must be something in the air over at Milawa because playing two good quarters seemed to be the flavour of the day for the senior netballers.

As we lined up on court, Jess Harris after B grade said, “Try and play four quarters; we only played two”.

Alas, we were keen to face a slick side.

As anticipated, they jumped out of the gates very quickly and were well versed in their systems and benefited from an on-court coach.

This continued in to the second quarter but we were

able to respond with Tahlia bringing some fresh legs into the centre and plenty of tips from Erin and Heidi.

We headed in to the half time break with the score back to 30 and 21.

We had a bit of an unsettled third quarter for the girls, compared to last week’s very good 22 goal third quarter and unfortunately things didn’t go our way.

We went in to three quarter time with encouraging words from Michelle, telling us all to just let it go and regroup again in the last.

It was a much better quarter effort from everybody, systems working and just releasing the ball, we were playing our second quarter for the day.

We rewarded the defenders for their hard work in turning the ball over for us and worked harder and more directly down court finishing with a quarter score of 11.

The score line was not overly kind to us this week, however we know what we are capable of as displayed the week prior and hopefully can bring a little more of that fast, slick and direct play to next Saturday’s game against Moyhu.

Thank you Cass, Jess and Heids for filling in/ keeping our options there if necessary.

FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD RESERVES RESULTS

GOALS: GOORAMBAT: Aaron Blackburn 4; Simon Briggs 2; Charles Hunter 2; Benjamin Reaburn 2; Jamie Dunne 1; Dylan Leadingham 1; Matthew Priest 1. WHOROULY: Simon Chalmers 2; Adam Harris 2; Lachlan Moore 2; William Allen 1; Jake Riley 1; Glenn White 1.

BEST: GOORAMBAT: John House, Ryan Burns, Benjamin Reaburn, Charles Hunter, Bradley Simmons, Curtis Anker. WHOROULY: William Allen, Riley Calvene, Samuel Piazza, Cody Poulton, Edward Bramich, Cameron Wood.

MILAWA

BONNIE DOON 2.3 5.6 6.9 7.9.51

GOALS: MILAWA: Declan Joyce-Lawford 3; Patrick Hourigan 2. BONNIE DOON: Al Bennett 3; Luke Murray 2; Matthew Hedin 1; Joel Sanford 1. BEST: MILAWA: Steven Williamson, Aiden Bihun, Ben Clarke, Simon Pane, Ricky Petts, Declan Joyce-Lawford. BONNIE DOON: Jordan Davey, luke berriman, Campbell Smedley, Al Bennett, Will Foster, Connor Heaslip.

MOYHU 5.2 8.5 15.10 21.16.142

BENALLA ALL BLACKS 2.1 2.2 4.4 6.4.40

*Ladder correct at time of print from Ovens and King website.

NETBALL SCORES

A GRADE: Goorambat 32 def by Whorouly 42;

Moyhu 67 def Benalla All Blacks 49; King Valley 52 def Bright 21; North Wangaratta 19 def by Greta 69; Milawa 64 def Bonnie Doon 38

B GRADE: Goorambat 32 def by Whorouly 48;

Moyhu 42 def by Benalla All Blacks 52; Milawa 56 def

Bonnie Doon 32; King Valley 47 def Bright 26; North Wangaratta 34 def by Greta 45

B RESERVE: Goorambat 17 def by Whorouly 55; Moyhu 28 def by Benalla All Blacks 57; Milawa 46 def Bonnie Doon 33; North Wangaratta 26 def by Greta 60; King Valley 34 def by Bright 40

UNDER 17s: Goorambat 33 def by Whorouly 40; Moyhu 19 def by Benalla All Blacks 47; King Valley 29 def Bright 22; North Wangaratta 32 def by Greta 42; Milawa 15 def by Bonnie Doon 46.

UNDER 15s: Goorambat 6 def by Whorouly 46; Moyhu 25 def Benalla All Blacks 10; King Valley 15 def by Bright 25; North Wangaratta 8 def by Greta 39; Milawa 12 def by Bonnie Doon 20

ROUND 4

SATURDAY, APRIL 22

BENALLA ALL BLACKS VS BRIGHT

GOORAMBAT VS KING VALLEY

MOYHU VS BONNIE DOON

WHOROULY VS NORTH WANGARATTA

TARRAWINGEE VS GRETA

MILAWA - BYE

GOALS: MOYHU: Jared Lea 6; Harrison Grant 3; Brady Bartlett 2; Nick Stewart 2; Samuel Holmes 1; Will Johnson 1; James Kelly 1; Fraser Landgren 1; Jett Roberts 1; Ned Taylor 1; Charlie West 1; Bailey Zimmermann 1. BENALLA ALL BLACKS: No stats supplied. BEST:

MOYHU: Nick Stewart, Harrison McCarthy, Harrison Grant, Dylan Carmody, Fraser Landgren, Jared Lea. BENALLA ALL BLACKS: Jake Jones, David Button, Kieran Linke, Jordan Smith, Lachlan Sinclair, Joshua Hyland.

NORTH WANGARATTA 0.4 1.5 2.6 8.8.56

GRETA 4.6 5.11 11.17 13.20.98

GOALS: NORTH WANGARATTA: Matthew Prestianni 2; Jamie Berry 1; Adam Enever 1; Cooper Matheson 1; Tyler Nanson 1; Tyler Schulze 1; Timothy Wilson 1. GRETA: Cameron Newbold

2; Tyler Arrowsmith 1; Lachie Kennett 1; Nicholas Pell 1; Thomas Rosser 1. BEST: NORTH

WANGARATTA: Patrick Kelly, Brandon Fitzpatrick, Daniel Williams, Matthew Prestianni, Adam Enever, Timothy Wilson. GRETA: Bryce Hooper, Thomas Rosser, Lachie Kennett, Nicholas Pell, Jarrod Morham, Mark Wettern.

KING VALLEY 2.4 5.4 7.6 7.7.49

BRIGHT 3.3 6.9 10.12 16.19.115

GOALS: KING VALLEY: Anthony Ciancio 4; Dylan Barr 1; Charlie Davies 1; Thomas Stewart 1.

BRIGHT: Thomas Mullane-Grant 5; Riley O’Shea 5 ; Jonah McIntosh 4; Samuel Dalbosco 2

BEST: KING VALLEY: Dylan Barr, Joshua Toy, Anthony Ciancio, Vincent Star, Charlie Arthur, Charlie Davies.. BRIGHT: Jonah McIntosh, Samuel Dalbosco, Mikka Paulsen, Riley O’Shea, Nick Howell, Thomas Mullane-Grant.

MILAWA: Zachary Wallace 3; Thomas Brown 2; Scott Pell 2; Michael Walker 2; Daniel Freeman 1. BONNIE DOON: Samuel Bennett 1; Noah Kelleher 1; Wayne Lockhart 1; Lachlan Revell 1. Moyhu .................23.14.152 Benalla All Blacks ......5.5.35

GOALS: MOYHU: Jacob Beattie 6; Andrew Balfour 5; Anthony Welsh 3; Dylan Shepherd 2; Harry Verdon 2; Leroy Dowling 1; Ryan Hargreaves 1; Jack Manners 1; Matt Ryan 1; Liam Semmens 1. BENALLA ALL

BLACKS: Dylan Bell 1; Jacob Donlon 1; Joshua Kotvas 1; Harry Moran 1; Anthony Wilkinson 1. North Wangaratta ......6.4.40 Greta .....................11.11.77

GOALS: NORTH WANGARATTA: Cameron McCormack 4; Paul Bonacci 1; Blake Marlborough 1. GRETA: Brad Graham 3; Matt Gathercole 2; Osbert Ramage 2; Tom Webster 2; Alex Fitzpatrick 1; Corie Hooper 1. King Valley ..................1.3.9 Bright ..................24.15.159

GOALS: KING VALLEY: Bradley McPoyle 1. BRIGHT: Jet Walton 7; Jack Banks 2; Joseph Crawley 2; Bailey JenningsAllen 2; Yannick Paulsen 2; Callum Smith 2; Jesse Bilkey 1; Mason Cracknall 1; Tim Dornom 1; Conner Forde 1; Reuben Jamieson 1; Darcy Martin 1; Mac Simpson 1

SOLID PEFORMANCE: Demi (pictured) played a strong game at centre, helping secure a win against Milawa.

An unconvincing win for the under 17 Mansfield Eagles

By CHRIS STONEY

IT was an overcast and dewy morning that greeted the under 17 Eagles for our annual Whitfield game against the Kangaroos.

With nine players on the bench it was going to be a tough day for the coaches to get all the boys plenty of game time but also try to keep some sort of team structure.

Training during the week was all about keeping control of the ball and then getting it to some of our better ball users to get it to a dangerous spot in front of goals.

This plan worked instantly as Dan Bruno delivered two magnificent kicks into Adam Storer at full forward for a goal and then both River Reeve and Jack Marks making their presence felt in the mid field delivery to Adam for another two.

2

Not to be outdone, Adam took a big mark at half forward and kicked to Jack Marks and he was on the board.

At quarter time coaches were very happy and asked that the boys stick to the process.

This was the case as Sam Guppy moved well at half forward and then received a free kick as did captain Jack Marks with a magnificent run down tackle.

The Kangaroos started to get back into the play and if it wasn’t for Dan Bruno at full back they may have kicked a number of goals.

Adam Storer kept up his dominance kicking one over his shoulder and then gifting one to Nick Taylor with a mark and handball and then receiving another pass form Jack Marks for his sixth of the game and a 23 point lead at half time.

The Kangaroos kept their

players in the huddle for a long time at the start of the third and the pep talk they got worked straight away with a new look outfit coming out for the third quarter

The Kangaroos were immediately playing a better brand of football and the Eagles players dropped their intensity and were not working hard enough to man up.

Astin Browning was working hard on the wing and Eddie off half back but the tide turned and the Kangas kicked a couple of goals in quick succession.

Fortunately for the Eagles the opposition missed several opportunities kicking five points for the quarter as well.

A highlight against the flow of play was a Will Northcote Goal of the Year contender out of the forward pocket which

was our only goal for the quarter.

As you can imagine the boys got a fair spray at three quarter time about playing as individuals and not as a team.

The forth saw Trent Berry who had been playing well take a heavy knock early which made the task even harder.

Mitch Adams stepped up and made his presence felt and Adam moved up to centre half forward but the game was still on the Kangas terms as they peppered the goals kicking one goal five for the quarter to our measly two points meaning we ran out as unconvincing winners by 15 points.

The Mansfield Eagles 9.12.66 defeated the Kangaroos 6.15.51.

Best: Jack Marks, Adam Storer , Dan Bruno, River Reeve, Sam Guppy , James Benton.

WINNERS AND LOSERS

NETBALL SCORES

GOULBURN VALLEY SENIORS LADDER ROUND 3

SCOREBOARD

SHEPP UNITED 2.0 4.5 6.12 8.12.60

SHEPP SWANS 1.3 3.8 9.10 12.13.85

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

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

4.8 7.9 11.12.78

ROCHESTER 0.0 1.2 2.4 7.6.48

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

ROCHESTER: Joseph Atley, Mitch Cricelli, Jacob Atley, Nicholas O’Connor, Hamish Hooppell.

KYABRAM 2.1 3.6 5.10 8.14.62

ECHUCA 4.1 8.1 11.4 13.5.83

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

EUROA 3.1 8.3 11.7 17.12.114

BENALLA 0.1 1.5 2.5 3.7.25

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

GOALS: MOOROOPNA: Christopher Nield 3; Jackson Trengove 3; Ethan Hunt 2; Rory Huggard 1. SHEPPARTON: Anthony Andronaco 2; Tyron Baden 1; Jhett Cooper 1; Jordan Mcgregor 1; Lewis McShane 1; Lachlan Rumbiolo 1. BEST: MOOROOPNA: Ethan Hunt, Ben Hicks, Jed Woods, Jackson Trengove, Christopher Nield. SHEPPARTON: Bryce Stephenson, Tyler Bell, Izac Artavilla, Xavier Stevenson, Mitchell Brett.

TATURA 1.2 2.3 5.5 7.5.47

MANSFIELD 0.5 3.6 4.7 8.9.57

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

BEST: TATURA: Ethan Penrith, Harley McCarthy, Beau Oconnell, Brodie Meyers, Michael Archer. MANSFIELD: Lachlan Murphy-Dale, Daniel Leggett, Tom McDonagh, Harry Mahoney, Jayden Howes.

RESERVES RESULTS

Tatura

4 3 27 def by Mansfield

14 8 92

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

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

UNDER 18s RESULTS

Tatura forfeited to Mansfield

Eagles Yellow finds win in scrappy play

By NICK DUNN

MISSING five players from our starting line-up, we challenged the boys to find a different way to win this week in wet and slippery conditions, as opposed to the clean, fast style that got us the four points in round one and they did just that.

The weather conditions dictated the style of play, and it was all about winning the territory battle, through moving the ball forward at all costs, relentless and ferocious pressure on the ball

carrier, and maintaining the ball in our forward line.

Whilst there is still room to improve on all aspects of that style of game, which we want to be known for, what the yellow mob turned out today was outstanding.

Benny Baklis controlled the backline again, aided by Noah Langlands who knocked up getting the pill.

Nick Hoskins, although playing out of position all day at centre half back, dominated his opposition and repelled entry after entry.

Felix Smith, as we’ve be-

come accustomed to, continued with his hard running, clean handling and cool headed leadership.

The onballers, with very limited rotations, controlled the ball out of the centre for the vast majority of the game, led by our skipper Andy Friday, with Archie Dunn playing a brilliant inside mid role, complemented by his nearly flawless disposal efficiency.

Zander Haslau continued his spectacular start to the year with another brilliant performance on the wing,

whilst Josh Howe, stepping in as our number one ruck, dominated the hitouts, again displaying how far he has come in terms of his attack on the contest and his ability to win the ball.

Our forward line was again led by an exceptional performance from Xavier “Plugga” Maroney, who in wet conditions, still managed five goals and is in the best form I have seen him in in my time coaching him.

But it was big Reggie Watts who stood up in particular in the last quarter when the

game was on the line, kicking against the wind, and clunked some hugely important pack marks at centre half forward as well as his repeat efforts when the ball was in dispute that really helped us secure the win.

Our award winners picked by our Captain and Vice captains for outstanding games played were Archie Dunn and Regan Watts.

The coaches award was awarded to Andy Friday, whose game and leadership on the field were first class.

Thanks to all the parents

and supporters who helped out and filled the roles and to the support staff, we wouldn’t have footy to play without any of you guys.

Well done yellow mob on finding another way to win, on playing spectacularly as a team and developing the “love the scrap” side of your game.

At the end, Mansfield Eagles Yellow 7.3 (45) defeated Benalla Giants 5.5 (35).

Best: Friday, Maroney, Hoskins, Dunn, Haslau, Howe

Goals: Maroney 5, Friday 2

Eagles improve game against Tatura NETBALL REVIEWS

ROUND 2

UNDER 15s

By SIENNA KYNNERSLEY

Mansfield 33 def

Tatura 14

Best on Court: Leah

Storer

Coaches Award: Sienna

Kynnersley

THE 15 and under Eagles headed to Tatura looking for their second win of the season.

The girls came out firing and had a 7-2 lead at the first quarter break.

After a couple of changes, they consolidated on their efforts going into the half time break with a commanding lead of 17-4.

The girls stayed focused through all four quarters and finished the day with a convincing win.

UNDER 17s

By JAMIE DAVIS

Mansfield 47 def Tatura 20

Best on Court: Molly Dunn

Coaches Award: Jamie Davies

AFTER a successful round one game against Euroa leading us to top of the ladder, the girls were eager to play against Tatura.

Quarter one was promising with the first centre pass immediately being turned over due to our amazing defence pressure from Emma Witkiss, Molly Judge, Molly Dunn and Jess Dolling.

By half time we were winning 26-6.

Continuing into our second half, the girls were beginning to fatigue and Tatura was showing strength, however we continued to persevere.

Our attacking end with our rotating mid court and shooting players, Issy Byrne, Remy Stevenson, Eliza Doig, Brianna Weight, Amelia Clydesdale and Jamie Davies continued to play well with the use of defensive zones

and patience with feeding into the ring.

With an overall decent shooting accuracy and great effort from the team, we came to the end of the game with a win of 47 - 20, keeping us at the top of the ladder.

B RESERVE

By ANNIE EDWARDS

Mansfield 39 def Tatura 19

Best on Court: Tyla

Ciarma

Coaches Award: Annie Edwards

THE Eagles came out firing winning our first quarter in what was sure to be an exciting game.

Isabelle Edwards and Tyla Ciarma had a cracking game in defence.

Tatura struggled to get a goal while Belle and Tyla held strong forcing only three goals from the Tatura shooters.

Caroline Trenfield created much needed movement out of defence, and put her WA under great pressure.

Leonie Berry playing C created great direction for the team allowing everyone to keep a level head.

Paige Spencer in WA had a cracking first quarter, passing beautifully into the ring to Bianna Kelly and Grace Evans.

Both Bianna and Grace created great movement in the ring which enabled them to lose their defenders.

Both girls shot at 100% in the first quarter which is an outstanding effort.

We kept our energy up throughout the entire game and adapted well to the mid court changes.

Bella Butterworth coming into WD used her talk and speed to shut down her WA.

Nelle Cousins, our fill in coach for the day, gave us the job to lift and come out firing in the last quarter which is exactly what we did.

We’re excited to see where our young team will go this year and hope to get more wins under our belt.

B GRADE

By KARA DOLLING

Mansfield 30 def by Tatura 50

Best on Court: Becca Sanderson

Coaches Award: Kara Dolling

B GRADE started round two off strong with solid attack and defence happening throughout the court.

Throughout the game

our defenders made as many turnovers as possible by getting intercepts, tips and rebounds to provide opportunities for us to score.

The mid-court assisted the ball down the court and fed the ball into the shooters.

Players working in goals made continuous hard drive towards the ball and created plenty of movement in the ring.

However despite our making continuous efforts to allow for a lead in the scores, Tatura overtook defeating Mansfield.

Mansfield 25 def by Tatura 50

Best on Court: Isobel Anderson

Coaches Award: Dempsey Parsons

AS round two approached us, the A grade Eagles continued to work hard during the week to build on their round one performance against Euroa.

The Eagles had a great warmup on Saturday and were ready to take the court against the new strong side of Tatura.

Mansfield started the quarter fresh and confident but it was Tatura’s defensive end that was very quick to close off the space to Eagles attackers and force the long ball.

This gave Tatura the opportunity for intercepts or tips which they confidently converted into goals.

The Eagles went into the second quarter strong and determined to close the margin on Tatura’s nine goal lead.

The quarter was much stronger with Eagles adjusting to the strong set ups of Tatura’s game, working faster and shorter to keep possession of the ball.

Eagles were back in the game.

The third quarter Eagles continued to change up their positions, try new combinations and utilise the versatility of the entire team.

The team continued to work tirelessly all over the court with tips and beautiful intercepts from players all over the court and it was obvious that the Eagles weren’t giving up but Tatura continued to grow their lead.

In the fourth quarter the rain set it and the ball and court very quickly became slippery and wet with all players having to adjust to the conditions.

The game got scrappy at times with the ball slipping through hands and unfortunately it was Tatura that adjusted to the conditions a bit quicker than the Eagles allowing them a comfortable win.

The A grade Eagles continue to hold their head high knowing that they are building with each game and with the strength and versatility in the team, they feel confident that with time the scoreboard will start to reflect their effort and performance out on court.

STRONG DEFENCE: The Eagles played well with impressive defensive performances from players like Emily Hutchins (pictured) but they were no match for Tatura in A and B grade.

PHOTO: Paul Martin

A GRADE By DEMPSEY PARSONS

SPORT

Bombers battle the demons

■ From back page

Campbell Smedley and Will Foster were yet again dominant for Bonnie Doon and Al Bennett left his mark on the game as the match’s leading goal kicker with three.

For the Demons, Aiden Bihun and Ben Clarke continued their great starts to the season with standout performances and Declan Joyce-Lawford was dangerous in front of goal, bagging three majors.

Murray said despite having to make up to six changes to the senior side from last week due to unavailability, he was impressed

with how his team held up in defence.

“The system we’ve got for our defensive group is really good, four of our changes from last week were out of our defensive half so it was really pleasing to see that we can make some changes and adapt to a good forward line that Milawa has and still be able to really hold them to a low score,” he said.

“As we hopefully welcome a few boys back next week it will only hold us in good stead going forward.”

The Bombers will look to continue their winning ways against the up and coming Hoppers at Moyhu.

LAUNCHING FORWARD: Beau Smith and the Bonnie Doon Bombers were pleased to grind out a hard fought win on Saturday against fellow premiership contender Milawa at the Milawa Recreation Reserve.

F TY TIPPING COMPETITION

2023

Western Bulldogs

Fremantle

Port Adelaide Brisbane Sydney Adelaide St Kilda

Nth Melbourne Richmond

Collingwood

TIPSTER: Helen Haines

INDEPENDENT FEDERAL MEMBER FOR INDI helenhaines.org

117 Murphy Street Wangaratta 03 5721 7077 helen.hainesmp@aph.gov.au

Authorised by H. Haines MP 117 Murphy Street Wangaratta 3677.

Last Week: 4 TOTAL: 22

Fremantle

TIPSTER: Cameron Hotton

Western Bulldogs Port Adelaide Brisbane

Geelong

Adelaide

Carlton

Gold Coast

Melbourne

Collingwood

TIPSTER: Kate Armstrong

5762 6822

admin@dosserpanels.com.au

90 Bridge St W, Benalla

Last Week: 7 TOTAL: 27

Fremantle Port Adelaide Brisbane

Geelong Adelaide Carlton Gold Coast Melbourne Collingwood

TIPSTER: Cindy McLeish

Cindy McLeish MP State Member for Eildon (03) 9730 1066

PO Box 128 Yarra Glen 3775 cindy.mcleish@parliament.vic.gov.au

Last Week: 7 TOTAL: 28

Geelong

TIPSTER: Jenny Gould

Last Week: 6 TOTAL: 26

Port Adelaide Brisbane

Geelong Adelaide St Kilda Nth Melbourne Melbourne Collingwood

TIGHT CONTEST: The Demons and Bombers competed in plenty of stoppages in their grinding battle at the Milawa Recreation Reserve on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling

ROUND 6

Fremantle vs. Western Bulldogs

Port Adelaide vs. West Coast Eagles

GWS GIANTS vs. Brisbane Lions

Geelong Cats vs. Sydney Swans

Hawthorn vs. Adelaide Crows

Carlton vs. St Kilda

Gold Coast SUNS vs. North Melbourne

Melbourne vs. Richmond

Collingwood vs. Essendon

Fremantle Port Adelaide Brisbane

TIPSTER: Sam O’Brien

TIPSTER: Steve (Groucho) Marks

Open 7 Days

47-51 High Street, Mansfield Ph 5775 2014

Last Week: 7 TOTAL: 27

Fremantle Port Adelaide

TIPSTER: Dion Theodossi

Last Week: 7 TOTAL: 29

Western Bulldogs Port Adelaide Brisbane Geelong Adelaide St Kilda Nth Melbourne Melbourne Collingwood

TIPSTER: Pat (Bull) Smith

3 Chenery St, Mansfield Phone: 5775 1992

TIPSTER: Sam McDougall

McGrath Mansfield 03 5775 2437

Last Week: 6

Last Week: 3 TOTAL: 21

FOOTY TIPSTER LADDER

TIPSTER TOTAL:

Jenny Gould ..............................30

Stephen Marks ..........................29

Cameron Hotton ........................ 28

Andrew Marshall .......................27

TIPSTER: Andrew Marshall

www.mansfieldfoodworks.com.au

Last Week: 6

TOTAL: 27

Dion Theodossi ..........................27

Kate Armstrong .........................27

Sam O’Brien .............................27

Cindy McLeish ...........................26

Sam McDougall ..........................25

Helen Haines ..............................21

Pat (Bull) Smith ..........................21

Mansfield Blue defeated by Kangaroos

By SCOTT KILLEEN

THE Mansfield Eagles

u14 Blue team travelled to Whitfield on Saturday to take on the Kangaroos JFC.

It was a tough day at the office for the Eagles with a wet ground and a heavy ball.

Busy weekend of shooting for Mansfield Clay Target Club

By MARTY MCLACHLAN

THE Mansfield Clay Target Club night shoot was held under lights on Saturday in windy conditions with intermittent showers.

The evening attracted a good field of shooters represented in six squads totalling 26 competitors.

Participants included many locals accompanied by shooters representing Bendigo, Melbourne, Woods Point, Alexandra, Euroa, Frankston, Shepparton, Walmer, Boarder CTC, Corowa, Echuca, Wangaratta and Yarrawonga.

The program included the North East Zone night 25 target single-barrel and state 50 target night handicap.

Following a sighting target, event one kicked off with two B grade lady shooters achieving the best scores in difficult conditions of 21/25.

Jen Crabbe of Woods Point won the shoot-off to take overall with Mansfield local Rebecca Kirley the overall runner up.

AA grade winner was Dan Chinn (Woods Point) 19 and Mingo Diaz (Mansfield) 18.

A Grade; Shaun Kirley (Mansfield) 20 and Ryan Logan (Shepparton) 19.

C Grade; Leon Tunks (Euroa) 20 and John Desmond (Mansield) 19.

The 50 target State Championship was shot in two visits of 25 commenced in fine conditions with deteriorating weather as the night proceeded.

Mansfield Junior shooter Carson Weingott won the event shooting an impressive 45/50 from 17 meters.

Second was drawn between Cass Comensoli (Walmer) and Rebecca Kirley (Mansfield) both 44/50 off 17 meters.

Cass won the shoot off taking second, Bec third and in fourth place Nick Dean (Echuca) 43/50.

The following morning the main events included a 25 target Double Barrel Continental and 40 Target Ball Trap.

This was the annual ANZAC memorial shoot which recognises a shooter in the Veteran Division with an inscription on the perpetual trophy.

Things kicked off at 10.30am with an increased gathering of 33 shooters making up 7 squads.

A 5 target point score eye open-

er warmed shooters up with only one perfect score of 15 by Russell Barnes AA Grade (Wangaratta).

A grade was shared between locals Darren Clarke and Marty McLachlan on 14/15.

B Grade Jen Crabbe, David Luelf and Les Comensoli 14/15.

C grade by himself John Desmond 1/15.

Next was the 25 target Continental with targets thrown randomly both vertically and horizontally from 15 meters.

Phillip Matthew (Boarder CTC) shot a perfect 25 to take AA and overall.

Second in AA after a three person shoot-off was Daryl Hunt (Yarrawonga) 27/30.

A grade winners were Junior Cameron Ford (Corowa) 34/35 and Shaun Kirley (Mansfield) 33/35.

B Grade, Steve Wilson (Mansfield) 24/25 and Kevin Kirley (Mansfield) 22/25.

C Grade, Junior from Boarder CTC Bailey Henderson 21/25 and after a three way shoot-off Tom McGrath (Alexandra) 22/28.

After a warming lunch of pastries and hot dogs lead to the last event being underway, 40 target Ball trap.

A grader Shaun Kirley finished a great day as the overall winner with an impressive 38/40, second in A Grade was Phillip Desmond 37/40.

AA Grade; Philip Matthews 40/45 and Daryl Hunt 39/45.

B Grade; Carson Weingott 36/40 and Les Comensoli 33/40.

C grade; Jen Crabbe 33/40 and John Desmond 31/40.

The day shoot overall High Gun with a total score of 62/65 was Shaun Kirley.

The Lady High Gun Kerri Dean 53/65.

The overall ANZAC Memorial veteran trophy was awarded to the most consistent Veteran performer across the combined events being Al Kidd.

Mansfield Clay Target Gun hosts our next competition Sunday 21 May with a variety of events totalling 100 target.

Spectators and new shooters who wish to come and try always welcome.

Thursday practice sessions will continue from 3.30pm.

All welcome to come along and have try, no licence required for first time shooters.

As the ground dried out they were able to hold on to a few marks and move the ball quickly, but couldn’t get the results on the scoreboard.

The Kangaroos managed to take advantage of the turnovers to score some easy goals.

Our Eagles never gave up and played out the game with the same determination that they started with.

Overall the Eagles lost 0.3 (3) to the Kangaroos 12.16 (88)

Match day award winners: Jay Hotton, Cruz Purday, Orlando Miller

Best: Cruz Purday, Orlando Miller, Liam Smith, Tia Paraone, Jay Hotton, Sam Kynnersley.

STRONG PEFORMANCE: (From left) Bailey Henderson, Philip Matthews, Shaun Kirley, Jen Crabbe, Kerri Dean and Carson Weingott all did very well over the weekend.

Eagles soar over bulldogs in second round

By HANNAH KENNELLY

MANSFIELD’s Eagles senior footballers have claimed their first victory of the season with a 10 point win over the Tatura Bulldogs.

It was a slow start to the match, with both teams poking holes in each other’s defence.

Despite numerous attempts, the Eagles failed to kick a goal in the first quarter.

Pressure from Lachlan Murphy-Dale and Harry Mahoney helped the Eagles claw back a nine point lead in second quarter.

However, the Bulldogs wouldn’t go down without a fight and booted three goals to lead at three-quarter time.

A terrific midfield performance from Tom Dunstan in the final quarter left the bulldogs running in circles and allowed Mansfield to finally take control of the game.

Superb marks and follow-up goals from Ben Christopher and Cameron Arnold finally sealed the deal

Final score saw the Mansfield eagles seniors 8.9 (57) defeat the

Taura Bulldogs seniors 7.5 (47)

Best on the field for Mansfield were Lachlan Murphy-Dale, Daniel Leggett, Tom McDonagh, Harry Mahoney, and Jayden Howes.

Tatura’s finest included Ethan Penrith, Harley McCarthy, Beau O’Connell, Brodie Meyers, and Michael Archer.

Despite their victory, it was not the “convincing win” Eagles seniors’ coach Chad Owens had hoped for.

“Ball use and defence weren’t great this week,” Chad explained.

“Overall we were pretty scrappy and they [Bulldogs] used the ball better than we did.

“I’m grateful we got over the line, but definitely not the win we were hoping for.”

The Eagles will face the Shepparton Swans this week.

The Mansfield Eagles reserves also triumphed 14.8 (93) over a depleted Tatura 4.3(27).

However, the Mansfield Eagles U18’s did not play last week after a late-minute withdrawal from Tatura.

The Tatura U18s unfortunately had to fold after insufficient numbers.

Bombers battle the demons

THE BONNIE DOON Bombers senior footballers brought down the Milawa Demons by 15 points, 5.6 (36) to 7.9 (51), in a low scoring encounter at the Milawa Recreation Reserve. In a game touted as a potential preview for late in September, the tension was on early as the Bombers went into the first break up by a goal.

Bonnie Doon added to its margin at half-time but a scoreless third quarter from the Demons set up the win for the Bombers who were able to hang on from their 28 point three quarter time advantage to make it two wins from two games to start the season.

Bombers coach Ken Murray said he was pleased to come away with the win in the grind with a fellow premiership contender.

“It was a funny old game, it was a good tight contest but never sort of reached any high level I wouldn’t have thought as a spectacle goes,” he said.

“There’s probably not a massive amount we took out of it as far as development goes, we had about six or seven changes due to unavailability which really challenged our depth a bit.

“We never really got a chance to get our game up and running and open in any stretch of time; we certainly had a couple of patches where we looked quite good, but we just couldn’t string that together with any momentum.

“Credit to Milawa, they made it a tough, in close contest all day.”

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ON THE MARK: Harry Mahoney was a stand-out, flying high for the Eagles on the weekend.

PHOTO: Paul Martin