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Trip back in time Successful inaugural g Beechworth Heritage g Festival shines light g on town’s foundations A DIDGERIDOO’S subtle sounds, the beating of Scottish highland drums with the melodic sound of bagpipes, and the sights of Irish and Celtic dancers in colourful outfits jigging away added to the vibrancy of last weekend’s inaugural Beechworth Heritage Festival. While hot weather prevailed on Saturday, the action-packed event with a huge variety of activities and entertainment drew people from near and far. The two-day event, which also featured Friday night sessions,

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celebrated the town’s diverse heritage and culture with its First Nations, Chinese and Celtic history and heritage trades that shaped its community. For Corryong artist, didgeridoo craftsman and playe,r Jon Juda, the festival was a great way for the community to engage holistically with one another. “Australia has a very old history

and trying to correlate that together into a festival is a good thing,” he said. “People don’t really know a great deal about Indigenous people and culture so it’s important that we get out there and start meeting people”. Beechworth Golden Serpents Dragon Boat president Brendan Maher said the festival had been a great opportunity for the club to join in. ‘We were able to do the traditional ‘Awakening of the Dragon which fits into the Chinese history of Beechworth,” he said.

Eldorado sculpturist Tim Sanderson showcased his craft in the Police Paddocks in the Heritage Trades Market. “The younger generation can see that welding has a lot more opportunities and jobs out there for creatively-minded people,” he said. Wangaratta Handweaver and Spinner’s vice-president and local resident Dianne Adams said the market had attracted a good number of people. “It was well set out and not overcrowded,” she said. ■ Continued page 2

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Letters to the editor European and Chinese identity who Flags reflect contributed so much to who we are, where we live and what we have diverse town today. The flags that flew in Ford and heritage Camp streets symbolised that

CULTURAL SHOWCASE: Corryong artist, didgeridoo craftsman and player Jon Juda at last weekend’s festival. PHOTO: Coral Cooksley

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Delighted Beechworth Heritage Festival committee member and organiser Lorraine Lucas said the heritage trade concept worked well, while various other events around town had drawn good numbers of people too. She said the Town Hall had seen a strong turnout for a performance by the Beechworth Singers. “People were in and out of the Chinese Protectorate Office all

day on both days too,” she said. “We’re looking forward to next year’s event as it’s sparked a lot of interest and we have already received suggestions.” Lorraine said both local and out of town volunteers had helped in running the event. “A couple who love coming to Beechworth from Melbourne worked tirelessly all weekend,” she said. “Without the support of the Beechworth Correctional Centre

team and volunteers we couldn’t run the festival.” Lorraine also said the festival ran on generous donations from businesses around town as well as local border businesses. “These events are vital for the local economy as they are what keeps it afloat.” Entry donations raised around $3000 to help run next year’s event. Lorraine said offers for help are welcome for next year’s festival.

IN a letter to the Ovens and Murray Advertiser published in the November 10 edition (‘Town displays flags of all notions’), Geoffrey Palmer wrote that while he enjoyed all the flags on display around Beechworth during the historic festival, he was concerned that not one of the flags was an Australian flag. In fact there were multiple Australian flags on display. Mr Palmer might not realise that there are three official Australian flags; the Southern Cross, the Torres Strait Islander Flag, and the red black and yellow Indigenous flag, commonly known as the “Aboriginal Flag. There were plenty of these on display. Graham Parton, Beechworth

Why not offer a hand? I’D like to encourage the Beechworth and Stanley communities to recognise the leadership and commitment of Lorraine Lucas, who delivered a reinvigorated, diverse celebration of our shared heritage to the town and Police Paddocks last weekend. Lorraine and a small band of volunteers have worked hard for months to devise a heritage festival that set out to encourage all of us to acknowledge the generous but often unremarked legacies of people of Indigenous,

recognition and our shared history. So it saddened me to read Geoff Palmer’s letter (O&M, November 10) in which he bemoaned the absence of an Australian flag. I saw at least four, but one hopes that critics expressing their angst in print and social media would know that the Aboriginal flag is an official Australian flag - so numerous Australian flags were flying. Yet the remark pointed to a deeper challenge for our community and society: we seem all too eager in our times to knock and criticise the hard work of those who are trying to bring us together when the most valuable thing we could offer is a hand. To Lorraine and her team and the many volunteers who helped to make the first Beechworth Heritage Festival a success, thank you. Jamie Kronborg, Beechworth

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Board director opportunities at Beechworth Health Service The Minister for Health, the Hon. Mary-Anne Thomas MP, is pleased to invite applications for part time director positions at Beechworth Health Service. The positions start on 1 July 2024 and appointments are for two to three years. These positions provide an exciting opportunity for Victorians to contribute to the health and wellbeing of our communities. Applicants are selected for their capabilities, including personal and professional attributes, experience, knowledge, and skills that contribute to the strategic leadership and oversight of health care for the Victorian community. The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring boards reflect the rich diversity of the Victorian community. Applications are welcomed from people of all ages, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and from lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, gender diverse, intersex and queer people. Safe and high quality healthcare for all Victorians is a priority of the Victorian Government. Applicants must be able to demonstrate and provide evidence in support of the capabilities they identify in their applications. Applications close at Midnight Sunday 19 November 2023. Further information about Victorian health service boards and how to apply, please go to the following website: www.health.vic.gov.au/board-applications For all enquiries regarding the board, please contact Oriana McCormick 03 5728 0200.

Beechworth Health Service Annual General Meeting Wednesday 29th November 2023 An invitation is extended to all members of the community, to attend the 2023 Annual General Meeting of Beechworth Health Service 52 Sydney Road, Beechworth Vic 3747 On the green adjacent to the flag poles at 6.00pm BUSINESS: 1. To receive the report of the Board of Management and audited statements of accounts for the year ended 30th June, 2023 for Beechworth Health Service. 2. To transact any business of which at least seven days notice has been given to the undersigned. Please register your attendance by emailing the Executive Assistant oriana.mccormick@beechworthhealth.org.au or via phone: (03) 5728 0289 by Friday 24th November 2023 Harry Thomas, Board President

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Haines pushes government to end pork barrelling ties not the wants of the major parties,” Dr Haines said. “Australians know when they’re getting pork barrelled, they know they are getting ripped off, it lacks integrity and they’re sick of it. “ Dr Haines’ motion proposes the government introduce legislation to reform grants administration. Such reforms would ensure grant guidelines and selection criteria are clear and publicly available, that public reporting on grants administration includes grants that are awarded contrary

INDEPENDENT federal MP for Indi, Helen Haines, moved a motion in parliament on Monday pressuring the government to reform grants programs to ensure public money is not misused. Under current grants administration processes, the responsible minister may award Commonwealth grants at their discretion, against official departmental advice and without parliamentary and public scrutiny. “Taxpayer money should be spent on the needs of communi-

to advice given to the minister, and a Parliamentary Joint Committee on Grants Administration would provide administrative oversight. “This is not about removing ministerial discretion, it’s about ensuring transparency and accountability when that discretion is used,” Dr Haines said. “Ministers must inform the parliament when discretionary funding decisions are made, rather than the parliament finding out months later from the Australian National Audit Office.

“Funding decisions should be evidence-based, with grants awarded on merit and need. “Sadly, the major parties can use taxpayer money to shore up votes in marginal seats, while communities in safe seats are forgotten.” Seconded by Liberal MP for Bass Bridget Archer, Dr Haines’ motion names several Commonwealth grants programs that have been misused for political purposes by the current and former governments, including the Mobile Black Spot Program, the Commu-

nity Sport Infrastructure Grant Program, and the Commuter Car Parks Project. “Both the Labor party and the Coalition are guilty of misusing grants programs to win votes during election campaigns,” Dr Haines said. “As the Independent Member for Indi, I’ve been working to improve integrity, accountability, transparency and trust in federal politics. Dr Haines’ work to improve integrity in politics is supported by the Centre for Public Integrity.

Young and old pay their respects By CORAL COOKSLEY

BEECHWORTH Secondary College captains Samara Bright and Felix Woodford delivered the commemorative address at this year’s Remembrance Day Service held at the cenotaph in the Town Hall Gardens on Saturday. This year’s Remembrance Day marked the 105th anniversary of the armistice on the Western Front. Around 150 people observed a one-minute silence at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the month at a moving service to remember those who fought in World War I, commonly known as the Great War. “(Some) 332,000 Australians fought in the Great War with the First AIF (Australian Infantry Forces),” Beechworth RSL sub-branch president John Eldrid said. “Sixty thousand died, 45,000 of them on the Western Front, and 152,000 were wounded. “With a population only of about four million, Australia had, proportionate to forces fielded, the highest casualties in the British Empire.” In the BSC address Felix said communities in small country towns such as Beechworth knew all who left and were impacted by those who did not return. The address focused on local 21-year-old Driver Malachy Sandy, number 3320 of the 10th then 6th Field Ambulance enlisted on March 6, 1915. The speech centred around the soldier’s diary notes kept in

LENDING A PRAYER: Beechworth Anglican Christ Church’s Fr Matthew Healy delivered the prayer of commemoration for the fallen at the Remembrance Day Service on Saturday.

REMEMBERED: BEECHWORTH Secondary College captains Samara Bright and Felix Woodford delivered the commemorative address at this year’s Remembrance Day Service. PHOTOS: Coral Cooksley the Beechworth RSL collection. Samara said heroes are on all sides of war while Remembrance Day is also about ordinary people – soldiers, sailors and nurses. “They taught us how to endure hardship, show courage as well as resilience,” she said. “Sadly, we have cause to reflect on the conflicts around the world and the tragic impact on the families, children and communities involved. “As young people in Australia we are grateful for the peaceful

life experienced within our own country. “It is important that our generation understands the impacts of war and the people who gave their lives for it because we are the people with the responsibility to uphold these traditions in the future.” Beechworth Anglican Christ Church’s Father Matthew Healy delivered the prayer of commemoration for the fallen. A reading of the Ode, the Last Post, the one-minute silence and playing of the Rouse

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BEECHWORTH Secondary College (BSC) is in one of 12 hubs across Victoria participating in a school-based apprenticeship and traineeship (SBAT) program. The program is a Victorian Government initiative. One of six Headstart co-ordinators for the Goulburn Ovens Murray hub, Steve Guley, is based at the college. Mr Guley said following a successful four-year pilot program mainly in the south of the state, the government decided to expand the program throughout Victoria. Students who want to be in the workforce have the chance to complete an apprenticeship or traineeship gaining skills alongside their VCE, VCE Vocational major (VCE-VM) or Victorian Pathways Certificate studies. Students have paid on-the-job training at businesses between Wangaratta and Wodonga while providing employers with wellmatched and highly motivated young workers. While Mr Guley also works with other schools around the Alpine area – Mt Beauty, Bright, Myrtleford, and Rutherglen as well the Wangaratta District Specialist school - he works with BSC pathways coordinator Karl Mahr to deliver the program to BSC students. The program across Victoria aligns students with employers

WORKING TOGETHER: Once of six Headstart co-ordinators for the Goulburn Ovens Murray hub Steve Guley (seated) based at Beechworth Secondary College with BSC career path coordinator Karl Mahr. PHOTO: Coral Cooksley in industries including community services, early childhood education, health, digital media and technologies, hospitality, building, carpentry and engineering giving students more than 150 pathways to begin their careers. “As the program has expanded most industry areas for traineeships and apprenticeships have now opened up,” Mr Guley said. “We talk to the students about what’s possible, start with an expression of interest given to Karl to work out whether this fits the

student’s needs for the future – both academically and vocationally and we work together. “It gives them wider opportunities for a career path and it is so important for kids to have a career goal.” Mr Mahr said most BSC participants are VCE Vocational Major (VCE-VM) students, with the program providing credits towards the students’ VCE-VM units. Mr Guley works with schools, students, parents, employers, registered training organisations (RTOs), apprenticeship support

networks, as well as others. Mr Mahr said he loved working with students with their career aspirations. “I love helping them along their pathway that is going to get them through to their career,” he said. “Headstart makes the job even better because students see the value of staying at school while still reaching their goals and it’s a tailored approach for each student. “Parents and the school are involved and we’re all working together.”

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Telling tales of Beechworth history By CORAL COOKSLEY LOCAL author Ian Hyndman is set to deliver an interesting account of Beechworth history as one of seven guest speakers at the Friends of Burke Museum’s Australian Identity program event on Saturday, November 25 at the Beechworth Town Hall. This year’s theme is Ancestry and Community - ‘A Celebration of Family Heritage Through Time.’ The title of Mr Hyndman’s talk is ‘two elements of early Beechworth history’ about North East pioneer David Reid, and the effect of the Beechworth gold rush on the town. The author hopes the audience will gain a better appreciation of the early development and context of Beechworth’s history. Mr Hyndman said in a town like Beechworth it is important for people to connect to its history as it is one of the early gold mining towns - probably the third biggest after Bendigo and Ballarat. “The town has retained its his-

tory and and d ffor or people who live in the town or visit, it’s good for them to have some background and that’s what I aim to do,” he said. Among six books Mr Hyndman has written over the years are ‘Out of the Goldfields – A history of the Ovens and Murray Hospital for the Aged’ and a tourist information booklet ‘History of Beechworth.’ The author was a chief executive officer of the former Ovens and Murray District Hospital. “I found a lot of books up there and that really stirred my interest and I’ve been interested ever since,” he said. “That sort of contribution was quite accidental but can help and it helped me write the books.” Among other books the author has written is one on the town’s cemetery history as well as three Beechworth families. For more information about the event, and to purchase tickets, contact the Beechworth Visitor Information Centre on 1300 366 321 or email info@explorebeechworth.com.

HISTORY BUFF: Beechworth’s Ian Hyndman will deliver an interesting account about Beechworth history at the Friends of Burke Museum’s Australian Identity program event on Saturday November 25. PHOTO: Coral Cooksley

Courthouse Kelly Trials project delayed THE final stage of installation of the Beechworth Courthouse Kelly Trials exhibition has been delayed, following the discovery of asbestos in the building’s ceiling cavity. A small piece of hazardous material was located last week, having been covered by insulation, and Indigo Shire Council is now following necessary protocols to remove the asbestos. The project had initially been slated to be formally opened by Attorney-General Jaclyn Symes during a ceremony today, before being opened to the public before the start of December. A revised date for the project’s opening is yet to be decided. Indigo Shire acting chief executive officer Greg Pinkerton said while the delay was a disappointing development, work on old buildings could regularly offer surprises, and noted the main priority was the safety of staff and contractors. “We’re working to determine a new launch date, as the remediation works are dependent on the testing currently underway and contractor availability,” he said.

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STUDENTS SET TO FOLLOW SCIENCE INTEREST By CORAL COOKSLEY

THRILLED: Rutherglen High School students Lavinia Fisher (left) and Jacqui Pearson head to the National Youth Science Forum in Canberra in January next year. PHOTO: Rutherglen High School

A FABULOUS start to next year is ahead for two Rutherglen High School year 12 students when the pair head to the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) to be held in Canberra. The 10-day program in January is designed to give students the chance to gain a broader understanding of diverse STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) study options and careers. Jacqui Pearson and Lavinia Fisher’s successful applications mean the students will also mix with like-minded people interested STEM subjects. Jacqui said she had always been curious about everyday things in life leading to her interest in most STEMbased classes, with computers at the top of the list. “I’ll learn a lot and be able to make more connections than ever before, and am excited about going and hoping

I will be able to attend any robotics activities,” she said. “The program will give me a better understanding of STEM for both class and career options as well as meeting people with a similar STEM passion.” Jacqui thinks the program is beneficial in both helping with further education and allowing STEM students to see where their passions can turn into careers. She said living in a small town limited access to connections and opportunities, with many people attending NYSF will be from small towns facing the same issue. “Having such an open and welcoming program gives people a chance to experience the same opportunities as those from the city and it provides everyone with a way to connect with other like-minded individuals,” she said. Lavinia is passionate about the biology side of STEM and has an interest in physical education (PE) and

biology subject content. “I’m interested in how the human body works and the effect of exercise but also like agricultural science and maths,” she said. Lavinia said her passion for the biology side of science started over the last few years after attending a regional exchange program for three weeks at John Monash Science School in Melbourne. “This experience really opened up the STEM world for me,” she said. “I’m excited to be meeting new people who have the same interests and want to explore the same areas as me, and I’m looking forward to the new experiences and experiments in the biology side of STEM,” she said. Lavinia said students who attend the NYSF will have the opportunity to meet like-minded people where they will have an experience of a lifetime. “They will get to broaden their knowledge and have fun learning about their specific areas of interest,” she said.

Festive cheer to descend on Beechworth By CORAL COOKSLEY BEECHWORTH is to set to light up for Christmas bringing sparkle to the town from the beginning of December. Over recent months Beechworth Inc. volunteers have been working hard on the festive season project for the community securing a grant to make it happen. President Katrina Withe-

row said the recently formed small group set out with a main goal to find a grant for Christmas decorations. She said grants of $50,000 for decorations and $5000 for a container for storage from the Community Bank Beechworth & District (Bendigo Bank) had made the exciting project possible. “The subcommittee has done an amazing job with

a focus on getting this job done,” she said. “It’s really making the town something for Christmas and I’m really proud of what they have achieved.” Decorating starts around the 28th of this month around the main streets of town by the Beechworth Correctional Centre community team, with all decorations including older refreshed

wooden ones lining the main streets from December 1. A hero tree in the Town Hall Gardens will be decorated as well. Past Beechworth Chamber of Commerce president Elizabeth Mason said the timber decorations had been designed around nine years ago based on a late 1800s Christmas card, and were crafted by the Men’s Shed and paint-

ed by the Correctional Centre community team. Ms Witherow said Beechworth Inc. is building on what has been done before. “Next year we will build on that again,” she said. “It’s been an amazing community input .” Mark Primerano from Primma Electrical will work alongside other electricians from around town

to support the initiative. Community Bank Beechworth and District (Bendigo Bank) is the major sponsor for the project with in-kind sponsors Billson’s Brewery and Bridge Road Brewers. “Without the hardworking commitment of the subcommittee, Mark’s help and without sponsorship, the project would not have been possible,” Ms Witherow said.

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Nature’s magic in art By CORAL COOKSLEY AROUND 60 art-lovers gathered at a recent art exhibition opening hosted by Beechworth’s Anglican Christ Church. Beechworth Art Council (BAC) member Valerie Crosse showcased artworks in ‘Wood between the Worlds’ based on a CS Lewis novel. Twenty colourful works on show stretched from gouache on paper, oil on canvas to acrylic on canvas to mixed media. BAC president Darren Pope said Valerie’s use of visual elements of colour application with a simplicity of tree, flower and bird forms of nature’s magic drew people to her work. “Her paintings, to my mind, embody a spirit of wonder and childlike innocence as seen through the prism of nature and the home garden,” he said. “She isn’t afraid to be intuitive or to reveal herself in her paintings that many artists don’t do.” Valerie said she will soon start on her next exhibition work with plein air painting of wildlife flora and fauna, particularly brolgas, in the local region’s wetland areas. Beechworth’s Lynda Peacock said Valerie has a special way of painting

Friday, November 17 to Sunday, November 19 DRAG’D OUT BEECHWORTH. Started yesterday. Visit www. dragdoutbeechworth.com.au for program details. Wednesday, November 22 U3A: Draw, Paint and Sip. Fortnightly all term. 2pm - 4pm. A new non-structured social session for anyone interested in making art. Bring along art supplies and create with like-minded people. A chance to experiment in a relaxed atmosphere with a wine (BYO) or cuppa.

ART LOVERS: Arist Valerie Crosse (left), Sydney friend Trong Tran with locals Birgit Schonafinger and Linda Peacock in front of the painting “The Lemon Tree”. PHOTO: Coral Cooksley with an expressive approach. “Her work is full of life, joy and spontaneity, and it’s nice to see a fresh and colourful vibe in her paintings,” she said. “She has a lovely loose brush palette and I love the painting of the wattle birds.” Thrilled with the turnout Valerie

said many people from diverse backgrounds attended. “It’s like a kaleidoscope of all the connections I have in my life,” she said. “I hope people enjoyed the exhixbition, will be inspired by my work to become creative and maybe look at things in a different way.”

Friends and family travelled from near and far with Valerie’s son tripping from Melbourne as well as a friend from Sydney. For more information about the artist and her work visit the Beechworth Arts Council website at www.beechworthartscouncil.org. au/artist-profiles/valerie-crosse.

Katja shows her passion for teaching KATJA Schoenfelder as born in Saxony, Germany and has lived in Beechworth for more than five years. What do you do workwise? My love for the English language led me to live and work in the U.S., England and then Australia where I arrived 21 years ago. I have taught German, PE and some outdoor education in Melbourne schools, East Gippsland and eventually in Beechworth and Wangaratta after my family and I moved to this beautiful area. My other passion is yoga in all its wonderful varieties and forms. I started practicing different styles of yoga when I arrived in Australia and eventually decided I wanted to become a yoga teacher for children and teens, then later adults, too. Since I opened the doors of my little business “Young Spirit Yoga”, I have had the honour to meet many people of all ages and abilities on the mat. Yoga is a bit like language learning to me - you start off small and it’s a little boring and tedious, but then you learn more, and it starts to make sense and you feel more comfortable in it, you push yourself harder and realise there is so

to meet came to Indigo Shire (past or present), or was already here, who would that be, what would you show them, and why? I would like to invite my stepmother Elke to Indigo Shire. I would take her on a bike ride on the rail trail to Yackandandah, have a Gum Tree pie, take her to the Barking Owl Distillery Katja Schoenfelder in Wooragee to have a gin or two and PASSIONATE EDUCATOR: maybe do some strawberry picking at Beechworth’s Katja Beechworth Berries as well. We would much to learn, and it feels great to get Schoenfelder enjoys teaching visit Beechworth Contemporary Art better at it. Apart from the physical, German, contributes to Space in town as well as oneofftwo mental, and spiritual growth, I also meaningful social connection Studios in Mayday Hills. I would also have found a wonderful community and engagement for young show her the stuffed thylacine and and friends through my work. people and has a love of yoga. other curiosities in the Burke Museum What do you love about your work? and drive to Woolshed Falls but most gagement for young people through Speaking another language is a wonderful skill and has opened many yoga, dance, art and sustainable food of all we would go walking through production is strived for working with the beautiful natural bush around doors into people’s hearts for me the area. We would see the sunset at and I am honoured to be able to pass Danielle Bell in various programs in Mount Pilot hoping to see a wombat the Dragonfly Project (www.thedragthis onto young people. I wish more young people would choose to learn a onflyproject.com.au). We invite young and kangaroo along the way. What book are you reading? second language in Australia. It’s hard people to learn how their choices and I just finished reading “How We actions can have a positive impact on but so rewarding. What do you do in the community? their own body and mind but also on Love” by Australian author Clementhe health of the planet, which should tine Ford. It’s a memoir about love, I feel it is important to look after and the courage it takes to be true our community’s mental health espe- be number one priority of every govand to open your heart to yourself ernment in the world. cially our young people after COVID. and others. If the person you would most like Meaningful social connection and en-

Thursday, November 30 U3A: Portraiture Through the Ages. 2pm - 3.30pm. More than a 3500-year history of portraits as an art form, from early times until the present day will be explored. What were once used to reflect the images of people became redundant with photography and creativity in portraiture evolved. Saturday, December 9 and Sunday, December 10 U3A: Save the date. Art exhibition. 10am - 2pm both days. Old Beechworth Railway Station, 3B Harper St. Showcase of all U3A art group’s work for this year by Fibre Art/No Rules, Scribblers, Portraiture and Glass Fusion groups. Come along and see what is created in the Third Age. Wednesdays Fortnightly 2pm 4pm all term U3A: Drop in for a cuppa at the U3A building, Harper St Beechworth to check U3A out. See a casual art class running at the same time and other options. U3A members are also invited to use the small meeting room set up as a cosy sitting room for casual social catchups. Space can be used to catch up with non-U3A friends too. Casual drop-in arrangement. No enrolments necessary. For more information about U3A or attending contact courses.indigo.u3a@gmail. com or visit website at www. indigou3a.org.au. IF you have an event you’d like added to this calendar, please email edit.omadvertiser @nemedia.com.au

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Club championships heat up in Beechworth By DYLAN POOL LAST Sunday in perfect conditions Beechworth Golf Club held the first round of its men’s club championships. The winner of the day with a score we haven’t seen in years was relatively new member Phil Pelgrim off a 27 handicap with a fantastic score of 59 nett.

He lost eight shots off his handicap!. Runner up with an even par nett score of 68 was Vaughan Saunders off a three handicap. Ball winners were Dylan Pool (4) 69 and Peter Smith (18) 70. Nearest the pins went to Dave Lang on the 5th, Dylan Pool on the 7th and Peter Smith on the 10th.

After the first round of the championships the leaders are as follows: A grade: Vaughan Saunders 71, Dylan Pool 73. B grade: Graeme Cordy 87, Gary Pool 88. C grade: Phil Pelgrim 86, Peter Smith 88. The next two Sundays will host the other rouxnds of the championships.

The medal of medals for 2023 is also on this coming Sunday. Qualifiers are Rod Shaw, Dean Howard, Ryan Hayes, Jamie Dolny and Xavier Palamarczuk. Also on Sunday the women held the last round of their championships. Glenda Marshall took out the A grade scratch with 274,

with Jenny Richter runner up. Glenda also took out the 54 hole handicap championship with 217 nett. Zoe Gephart won the B grade scratch with 336. OUT IN FRONT: Phil Pelgrim took a strong lead in Beechworth Golf Club’s C grade competion, shooting a 59 nett.

GIRLS CRICKET LEAGUE OFF TO STRONG START THE inaugural round of the Wangaratta and District Cricket Association’s Under 13 All Girls Cricket League saw spirited competition at Beechworth’s Mayday Hills Reserve on Friday evening. Beechworth Wanderers took on Benalla Bushrangers in what was a high scoring affair, with the Wanderers walking away with a 178 to 120 win. The Wanderers girls will play each fortnight, with 16 players having already put their hand up to participate. Team manager Andrea Belci said at the end of the day, the score didn’t matter “as the girls had a great time playing”. Yarrawonga/Mulwala and Rovers United Bruck are also fielding sides in the competition. For more information on girls’ cricket in the area, visit the Beechworth Wanderers’ Facebook page or contact Andrea Belci on 0429 917 218.

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Locals gather to celebrate a great achievement By CORAL COOKSLEY AROUND 50 people gathered for a morning tea earlier this month to celebrate a local resident’s recognition in in this year’s Victorian Senior of the Year Awards program. Beechworth’s active 91-year-old Lorna Green received a Council on the Ageing (COTA) Senior Achiever Award for her role in encouraging her community in creating a healthier lifestyle at a ceremony held at Government House last month. Lorna enjoyed a county-

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balance with batting friendly conditions set to continue tomorrow. “It was good Kayde and Clancy were able to get off to a pretty good start and were able to hang in there for most of the day to get something that’s defendable enough,” he said. “We failed a bit at the top against Yarrawonga, they bowled pretty well coming off a good week against Wang (Magpies) the week before and it was something that was mentioned at the start of the day, we wanted everyone to chip in and their job at the top is to really get amongst the runs which they were able to do. “We’ve got to bowl well, the game is definitely not out of their reach and there’s still plenty of cricket to be played; the wicket was good and the ground was super quick so it doesn’t take long for the game to get away from you.” Surrey’s unbeaten knock follows his match high of 85 against Yarrawonga/Mulwala to lead all comers in the early stages of the two-day season.

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