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Santas helpers kindle Christmas spirit
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By CORAL COOKSLEY SANTA’S helpers have kindled Christmas spirit in Beechworth with decorations placed around the town centre. Colourful timber Santas and Christmas trees with a little history of their own have brightened up main streets for the festive season since positioned two weeks ago. The Chamber of Commerce that took over the Christmas decorating project in 2015 revamped the decorations from original designs made by a small town Christmas committee and the Men’s Shed. Chamber members worked with the Men’s Shed to make the trees bigger as well as cutting new heritage Santa patterns. Beechworth business owner Elizabeth Mason and former Chamber of Commerce president at the time said the decorations had been painted by Beechworth Correctional Centre prisoners and then hung along Camp and Ford streets. “They are unique to our town and a result of a community team effort, and we love that they are not commercial and suit our heritage streetscape,” she said. Beechworth’s Fay Robinson said decorations created Christmas spirit in the town while her husband Charlie said the community had noticed with favourable comments.
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HAPPY CHRISTMAS: Some of Santa’s helpers Garry Jarvis (left), Fay and Charlie Robinson, Helen McGowan (seated left) and Cheryl Keylock who spread Christmas cheer around town with decorations two weeks ago. PHOTO: Coral Cooksley
Baarmutha Park truce
OFF-LEASH dog walking will continue at Baarmutha Park, Beechworth at least for the next three months as council acts as peacemaker between dog walkers and golfers. The issue was first raised officially in late 2018 when a review of off-leash dog walking areas in Beechworth was undertaken in response to concerns expressed by the Beechworth Golf Club about the behaviour of dogs
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and dog walkers at the declared off-leash dog area at the Baarmutha Park/Beechworth Golf Club. After an extensive public consultation process revealed that the clear prefer-
ence from the community for off-leash dog walking remained Baarmutha Park over council’s proposed alternative Wallace Park, councillors voted in favour of going back to the opposing parties and working to resolve their differences. The report tabled at last week’s Indigo Shire Council monthly public meeting
proposed council facilitate discussions between the golf club and representatives of the wider community/dog walkers, and increase the presence of compliance officers at Baarmutha Park over the next three months. This action would be facilitated by an Indigo Shire Council officer to ensure an agreement or memoran-
dum of understanding was reached between the warring parties which could articulate the expectations regarding behaviour and conduct at the site. It could also capture agreed infrastructure improvements on site to be implemented with council support. ■ Continued page 3
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A celebration of Down Syndrome By CORAL COOKSLEY AN incredible book that shares photos and stories of more than 180 Australians with Down syndrome and their families has been gifted to Wooragee Primary School. Beechworth’s Ellen Huggins, a Celebrate T21 ambassador and co-ordinator for the book presented the publication - a celebration of Down Syndrome also known as Trisomy 21 (T21) - to the school on Monday last week. Designed to inspire, inform, challenge perceptions of life along with rewriting the narrative of T21, the book is a collection of photos and heartfelt reflections and is published by Illawarra-based Celebrate T21, a social enterprise that runs as a community service with networks around Australia. Ellen, with her young daughter Cassie at the school who also stars in the book, said the group wanted to ensure families are supported with information about accessible services as well. “There’s so many good people and organisations out there that can help, and we want to make sure families get connected with those people in the network,” she said. Ellen said she had experienced a lack of support when
CELEBRATING: (Back from left) Anne Shanley, library branch technician, Celebrate T21 ambassador and co-ordinator Ellen Huggins, with Dr Christie Rodda, (middle from left) Scout, Freya, Kiera, Cassie, Summer and Poppy with Ryder (front from left), Finn, Vincent with Ellen’s son Vincent at last week’s presentation. PHOTO: Coral Cooksley Cassie was born as she could not find a local support group. “My mum was working in disability and she gave me the support I needed, and I want to connect people to support so they are not alone,” she said. “The book shows loving families with Down Syndrome members who love life and are involved in their community over a wide spectrum.” Dr Christie Rodda attending the event on behalf of Beechworth Surgery was also presented with a book and said the publication provided a wonderful opportunity to celebrate contributions made to communities in so many different ways. “It is important that peo-
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Flooding, trees down around Indigo Shire on Sunday By CORAL COOKSLEY TORRENTIAL rain from thunderstorms with strong winds that lashed Indigo Shire on Sunday brought a number of trees down with scattered debris as well as flooding in some areas. Chiltern SES controller Jessica Zuber said trees came down around the area with main flooding in Conness Street. Water had risen to the Chiltern Athenaeum’s doorsteps. “Some houses were damaged but nothing major,” she said. Busy all day with 19 callouts including to Beechworth and Yarrawonga to help out, Ms Zuber said
Wooragee seemed to be the worst hit area. Beechworth SES controller Charles Dean said a number of trees came down around Beechworth and Wooragee with a big one down across the Beechworth-Wodonga Road which the Wooragee CFA removed. “There was a big one across Buckland Gap Road as well,” he said. Trees also fell across some driveways with water through a roof in Beechworth as well as sandbags provided to a home to prevent flooding. With some Beechworth SES members unavailable to help out, Mr Dean said aid given by the Chiltern
unit had been greatly appreciated. Yackandandah’s SES controller Jackie Ashman said trees had come down as well as flooding at the caravan park where four caravans had been stuck with water up to the doors. Ms Ashman said the road into Yackandandah from the Beechworth side had also flooded. “There were a couple of road closures but everyone was safe,” she said. The Optus network also collapsed with customers being without the service for more than six hours around Beechworth. It is unknown if other Indigo Shire areas were affected.
FLOODED: Flood waters in Chiltern’s Conness Street rose to the steps of the town’s Athenaeum on Sunday. PHOTO: Shayne Prater.
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From page 1 The facilitated process would include the Beechworth Golf Club, representatives from the Friends of Baarmutha Park group, and other members of the community selected following an open expression of interest process. Additional signage would also be installed at the park
with the detail and location of the signs to be finalised in consultation with both the Friends of Baarmutha Park and the golf club. Additional bins and dog litter collection bags would also be made available, again determined by discussions between the parties. Indigo Shire Council
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Best school friends score top VCE results By CORAL COOKSLEY A GAP year in 2022 will mean overseas trips for two local high school graduates while another will take up studies at Melbourne University. Mia Davidson, Caitlin Drumm and Arwen Cropley completed their year 12 studies at Beechworth Secondary College this year and have been best friends since starting in year 7 at the school. The trio topped college VCE results where Mia achieved an ATAR of 92.75, Caitlin with 82.75 and Arwen Cropley, awarded College Dux at last week’s annual college presentations, scored 96.05. Arwen will take up a Bachelor of Arts at Melbourne University next year where she plans to study politics, international relations, history and French. “It was amazing to receive the scholarship which will be a huge help with uni expenses and accommodation,” she said. Arwen attributed success to support from teachers, friends, and family. Mia said the three friends became motivated to study together for the last two years where they supported each other during challenging times of remote learning. Mia said she planned to study drama at the Australian National University (ANU) in Canberra where she has been offered early entry for a Bachelor of Arts after she has finished her gap year.
“I really like directing but enjoy acting as well,” she said. “On my gap year I’ll be working, as well as working at Camp America that school students can attend during their summer break.” “It’s a summer camp where they have outdoor activities for the kids and you’re the teacher,” she said. Run by the American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) established in 1969, the institute is a leading provider of cultural exchange with more than 50,000 participants each year. Caitlin said her gap year will also be followed with a Bachelor of Arts at ANU in 2023 as the degree covers areas and subjects she is interested in. “During my gap year, I’m planning to work, and live in Ireland with my extended family for two months before hopefully exploring more European cities,” she said. Mia said teachers had gone out of their way to support students with their studies where help included marking extra work. Caitlin said she had also kept on track throughout the year with extra study during the exam period. “The three of us studied together so we could answer each other’s questions and motivate each other, and we encouraged and provided support for one another when one of us was feeling down or struggling,” she said.
ALL SMILES: High achievers Mia Davidson (left), Arwon Cropley and Caitlin Drumm received fabulous ATAR results with Arwen awarded Dux of the College at last week’s annual College awards presentation.
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Student talent shines at awards night By CORAL COOKSLEY BEECHWORTH Secondary College students’ talents shined as the school celebrated achievements at last Thursday’s award presentation night held at the college’s state-ofthe-art facilities. Year 12 students also received all round congratulations at the year 7 to 12 event for successfully completing a tough last two years of their secondary schooling mostly learning remotely for their VCE (Victorian Certificate of Education) studies. Despite incredible challenges from pandemic lockdowns for all years, graduates are well on the way to further studies in pursuing their dreams. Year 12 student Arwen Cropley was awarded dux of the school had scored an ATAR of 96.05 and received a $5000 University of Melbourne Principals’ Scholarship - one nominated by the principal in recognition of academic achievements and contribution to the school or wider community. College principal Patricia Broom said Arwen had been a valued member of the School Council, helped out with the school’s breakfast club and was one of the students who led school productions. “As a small cohort of year 12 students, some of them
achieved excellent results,” she said. Ms Broom said students acknowledged on the night were outstanding examples of the school’s strengths. “There are many others who could have been in their place and making selections is the hardest task,” she said. “There are a number who are the quiet achievers are doing their best each and every day.” Ms Broom said there had been many limitations placed on some activities over the last two years including community programs and events that students had normally participated in. “Many of the awards or scholarships traditionally have recognised students’ commitments to volunteering or community activities and student leadership, but many of these options could not happen. Ms Broom said a number of nominated students had been recognised for their attitude, demonstration of school values, and ability to be proactive and positive throughout the year. “Many of those students who work quietly and consistently, care for others, participate in everything offered are future leaders of a community who will leave the world a better place,” she said.
Ms Broom thanked teachers and support staff for their extraordinary dedication and commitment moving in and out of remote learning while juggling their own family situations. BSC school council vicepresident Kat Beaton congratulated students, as well as teaching staff for their commitment to college students. “A big thank you to Trish for her unwavering support of every single student and the admin staff who quietly work away in the background keeping the show on the road,” she said. Ms Beaton also thanked parents as well as other member of the Beechworth community for their support as well as those in the wider community for awards and donating their time. Ms Broom said with a hard year for so many service clubs, businesses and community organisations, their generosity with awards had been overwhelming in their support for the community’s young people. More than 20 awards were presented to students including the Australian Defence Force (ADF) Long Tan scholarship for emerging leaders received by year 10 student Will Usher-Clarke and year 12 captain Alex Entwhistle while year 10 student Luke McAuliffe and year 12 stu-
PROUD: Beechworth Secondary College assistant principal Luke Wakefield presented Year 10 student Will Usher-Clarke with his ADF award at the college’s award presentation night last Thursday. dent Samia O’Riley received ADF Stem awards. Melbourne University’s Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholars enrichment program accepted year 10 students Rokia Diallo-Gladstone and Will Usher-Clarke. The pair will get a taste of university life at special events with the chance to build strong peer networks while they work towards their VCE. VCE and VCAL (Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning) certificates were presented with close to half of VCE students achieving an ATAR score of more than 70. College captains for next year were also introduced on the evening.
THRILLED: Beechworth Secondary College assistant principal Luke Wakefield presented Year 10 student Luke McAuliffe with his ADF award at the college’s award presentation last Thursday.
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MERRY CHRISTMAS: Beechworth’s young musicians Rosie Bulmer with her brother Orlando delighted the crowds playing Christmas carols on their violins at the Quercus market. PHOTOS: Coral Cooksley
YUM: Trent and Erin Johnson daughters two-year-old Holly and three-year-old Piper had fun making gingerbread cookies at last week’s Quercus Christmas market when they tripped from Wooragee for the event.
Fabulous Christmas market last week
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LOCAL resident Libby Baulch joined in to be one of more than 30 stallholders at the Quercus Beechworth second-time Christmas market held last Friday. Enjoying the first one launched last year where Ms Baulch had her colourful hand-made bags for sale
along with other interesting items, the creative artisan had no hesitation in being part of this year’s event. “It’s been wonderful to see people out and about as they wander around to see all the local crafts, and kids can also make Christmas decorations which they had a lovely time doing last year too,” she said.
“There’s entertainment down the back where everyone can see the beautiful Quercus garden and what the organisation is doing for the community, and there’s been a lot of people wandering through.” Described as a fabulous evening by organisers, community engagement coordinator Jess Oldmead-
ow said Quercus had been delighted to offer the community a chance to come together after another difficult year of isolation and change. “The mood was relaxed and friendly with many people taking the opportunity to enjoy the community garden and listen to our talented local teens who provided mu-
sic for the evening,” she said. “Stallholders again included young entrepreneurs along with well known local businesses and some new to the market scene.” “The Christmas character treasure hunt was a big hit with the youngest of our community and a joy to see.” The market stalls with home-made, home-baked
and home-grown produce as well as a myriad of crafts gave some community groups an opportunity to fundraise as well. Beechworth’s Erin Morris won the Christmas raffle with the embroidered patchwork quilt labelled ‘Crazy Patches’ crafted by a local 100-year-old lady, the late Melba Waterman.
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CHUFFED: Rutherglen Primary School’s Harry and Malakai presented a cheque on behalf of year six students to local St Vincent’s de Paul representatives Pat Wheeler (second from right) and Sister Lucille at the school last Thursday. PHOTO: Tom Colcott
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DELIGHTED Rutherglen St Vincent de Paul representatives Pat Wheeler and Sister Lucille received a cheque for close to $1500 from Rutherglen Primary School Year 6 students last Thursday. Funds for the presentation made at the school’s award assembly had been raised by the students from their social enterprise projects where they have also been sponsored by the Hume Bank to participate in a Social Enterprise in Schools program. The program offered by the Social Enterprise Academy with an Australian team based at the Old Beechworth Gaol, is a collaborative,
hands-on program that empowers young people across the globe to make a difference to causes cared about through running their own social enterprise. St Vincent de Paul volunteer Mrs Wheeler said the organisation is spending the money on children in need to give them food and presents this Christmas. “We would like to thank you so much for what you have done,” she said. Social Enterprise Schools’ learning coordinator Tom Colcott said the school had been a shining example of the entrepreneurial spirit of grit and determination this year. “It was so special to see them donate their funds to
St Vinnies today because they had to overcome the obstacles of a very challenging and unusual year to get here and the teachers also deserve special credit for this,” he said. “Some of the students’ social enterprises covered selling hand-made fishing lures and key rings crafted using a 3D printer.” Social enterprises are businesses that trade to intentionally tackle social problems, improve communities, provide people access to employment and training, or help the environment. Mr Colcott said as part of the program, students are asked what positive difference they would like to make in the world.
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A CAT curfew could be on the cards for Indigo Shire following feedback from the community on council’s draft Domestic Animal Management Plan (2021-2025). The Domestic Animal Management Plan is a State Government requirement for all Victorian councils and will be the third four yearly update undertaken by Indigo Shire. Council endorsed a draft of this plan at the October meeting and placed it on exhibition and received 20 submissions with most indicating a desire for a 24/7 cat curfew. One submission, however, spoke against such a cur-
few and suggested that the impacts on people should be considered. Councillors agreed the question of cat curfews is a complex one that has arguments on both sides. One aspect is the protection of other animals - particular native animals - from domestic cats. Another consideration is the cost of building cat runs for domestic cats or having domestic cats secured inside for particular periods of the day. Finally there is a question about the ability to manage a curfew, from the perspective of the owner as
well as council. Council voted 7-0 in favour in looking at the matter further and council staff will commence community consultation in the new year to collect feedback on whether a cat curfew be implemented and, if so, should it be across all of Indigo Shire, or only particular parts; what hours should it operate (daylight hours/all hours/other), should it apply immediately, or should owners be given time to make adjustments (build a cat enclosure, etc). This feedback will then be bought back to council for consideration.
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December– January seven days a week GROW FREE – a sharing stall with fresh produce, seeds and flowers, twine, pots, trays and stakes, gardening tips and recipes. Take what you want and give what you can. Available at the Quercus Beechworth community garden shelter – 23 to 30 Ford Street. MONDAY, January 10 to Sunday, January 30 QUERCUS Beechworth: School holiday
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Carols by candlelight origins SEMI-regular NEMEDIA contributor Doug Brockfield reached out to us with an interesting piece of history last week. One of Christmas’s most famous traditions began in Australia, all the way back in 1937. Carols by Candlelight, now a recorded program broadcast all over the world, was a tradition started by w radio announcer Norman Banks from Melbourne’s 3KZ. After Banks saw a woman listening to carols alone by candlelight, he decided to do something to relieve the loneliness and isolation some feel during the holidays. He announced a community carol sing for anyone who wanted to join in; the w concept grew in popularity over the years. An article from the December 24, 1949 edition of The Argus was titled ‘World Will Hear Melbourne’s Carols By Candlelight’. It read: IT will be Melbourne’s 12th Carols by Candlelight festival. Thirteen years ago down St Kilda Rd a young radio announcer was walking home. From the window of a house near by an old woman softly sang carols - it was Christmas Eve. Carols by Candlelight was born. Now the radio announcer
TRADITION SPARKED: Melbourne broadcaster Norman Banks was the original creator of Carols by Candlelight. is director of the festival. He is Norman Banks. From its first presentation, when only a handful attended, to its present day form, this festival has grown to become probably the first Australian ceremony which has attracted world-wide attention. This year a relay of the broadcast will be taken by Radio Australia of Mutual stations will bring “Melbourne, Australia, to the people of North America”.
In the spirit of Christmas, the carols are also a time of giving. Contributions from the sale of programs, candles, and donations have accounted for over £100,000 being raised for the Austin Hospital. Source: 1949 ‘World Will Hear Melbourne’s Carols.’, The Argus, 24 December, p. 25 Supplement: The Argus Week-End Magazine, http://nla.gov.au/nla.newsarticle22800631
Tom advocates for future young leaders TOM Colcott was born in Mornington and grew up in Rosebud on the Mornington Peninsula. He moved to the North East to live in Yackandandah two years ago with a shift to Wooragee six months ago. What’s your job? I work at the Social Enterprise Academy (SEA) based in the Old Beechworth Gaol. My role is learning coordinator for the Social Enterprise Schools program which means helping teachers to implement enterprise learning with their students. The program also has a social cause as a focus so students donate their profits to a charity they choose. What brought you to this role? Leading up to this role I have been a classroom teacher and working in other teaching roles outside of the traditional classroom environment including at school camps and the zoo. Moving up to the North East, I was looking for something different that was really engaging for young people so this job was an amazing fit. What do you love about your job? I love that I work with people who are in interested in the bigger picture for improving issues in our communities. SEA is also a global organisation so I get to chat with our staff from all over the world on a regular basis. What do you do in the community? We have a daughter who started school in 2021 at Wooragee Primary School so I have been involved in various activities around the school including being on the school council. What’s the most important current community issue for you? As an educator I see just how critical it is to get young people engaged in their learning and excited to be back to face-to-face learning when the dust starts to settle on COVID. Teachers also need support after what has been a tough few years of shifting sands for them.
Tom Colcott, Wooragee What would you do to solve, change or improve that situation? I’m a big advocate for programs that get students to take the lead and do the thinking to solve real world issues. It’s amazing how they step up when given the chance and it does wonders for their motivation to seek new information and ideas. What’s the most important current world issue for you? The environmental issues we are currently facing is something I am passionate about. When we moved to the North East we saw it as a great opportunity to be more sustainable as we had read about some of the fantastic initiatives happening in this part of the state. If the person you would most like to meet came to Indigo, or was already here, who would that be and what would you show them? Costa from Gardening Australia because he’s a passionate human and loves gardening and the environment. I would love to show him the bush around Wooragee and I’m sure he would appreciate a visit to Beechworth Berries. Why would you show him that? I think Costa would get super excited about our local bush and probably be able to teach me lots about it too. Beechworth Berries is a fantastic local business that has great sustainable values. What book are you reading? I was just lent a whole stack of books about amazing cabins around the world and I would love to build something up in the bush at our place one day.
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Reflection time for Wanderers ■
A PAIR OF WINNERS: Tony Stockdale and last Thursday’s winner Dave Atkins.
Golf to continue over festive season
TWENTY-ONE players fronted up last Thursday for Twilight on the Front 9. There was a countback for the winner with Dave Atkins and Andy Croome both finishing with 23. Dave was the winner with his 19+4 accounting for Andy’s 17+6 which won him the Coffee Staines - Cafe & Carvery coffee and sweet voucher for runner up. Ball winners were Col Carmody 22 (16+6), Geordie Love 21, Bill Love 20 (16+4)
and Jamie Dolny 20 (15+5). Only one nearest the pin went off and that was won by Tony Stockdale on the 7th. Paul O’Loughlin won the nearest chip on the 9th. Jamie Dolny took out the Flippin’fresh Seafood Wodonga voucher in the raffle. Twilight golf will continue on Thursdays throughout the festive season. This week we will play an Ambrose event. If players could be there by 4:45pm for the teams to
be drawn out at 5pm. We will give Rod Shaw a rest on the barbecue instead it will be replaced with some nibbles after the game. There was no other golf played over the last week, mainly due to the huge downpour of rain on Sunday right on hot off time. There will still be golf on this Sunday, Boxing Day for any of those that are around. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all from the Beechworth Golf Club.
From back page With Willem going, the next few followed with a steady flow of wickets continuing. Probably the best partnership was the 10th wicket, where Brandon Fitzpatrick (10) and Dave Tolley 6 not out putting on 18 for the last wicket to see the side out in the 34th over for 89. After the interval things started well with Sam Thompson and Dom Smith both bowling quick and straight with Rutherglen reeling at 5/26 the home side was up and about. With the score at 6/43 and Rutherglen one player short it looked like 89 was going to be too much. Unfortunately Rutherglen’s captain Jennings and Harding had other ideas with the two putting on a partnership of 70 and seeing them pass the total in about the 28th over. After the score was passed there was still not much joy for the home side as Rutherglen finished their 36 overs at 8/134. The pick of the bowlers was Sam Thompson who returned the figures of 5/21 off his 8. This loss sees the A Reserve side also sitting in 7th but 15 points behind 4th. The team also has a home game first game back taking on Rovers at Mayday. C Grade C Grade had a week off on the weekend and at the Christmas break the team sits in 5th position knocking right on the top fours heels with two wins, two losses and two washouts. The first game back is on January 15 at home against Rutherglen. Under 16s. The under 16s played away to Mansfield for their last game of the season with a T20 format. They won the toss and elected to bat. Clancy Ellett is seemingly unstoppable this season again having to retire once he made 30. Unfortunately this didn’t help the side which saw consistent wickets fall which brought Clancy back at the end finishing 37 not only in the team’s total of 7/68 with no one else making double figures. The boys knew they would game to bowl and field well on the beautiful Lords oval.
Hunter North wasted no time picking up the wicket of Mansfield’s captain but unfortunately it seems the side was only a few runs short as Delatite ended up finishing the 20 overs at 5/71. The highlight of the day was Skip Pieper in his debut who made 5 runs and picked up a wicket clean bowled and was dynamite in the field. The U16s sit in 6th position but the ladder is that tight that there is only 2 points separating third and ninth. The first game back is on January 15 against Rovers Yellow. U14s. The under 14 side played their first home game on turf for the season on Saturday against the top of the table City Colts. Beechworth win the toss and sent Colts in on the unknown turf wicket. After Finn Hoysted got an early wicket, the Colts built some great partnerships with the away side setting a large score of 4/115 off their 20 overs for the home side to chase. The run chase couldn’t have started off any worse as the home side was 3/4 in no time. But thanks to a great partnership from captain Eli Saunders (33) and Reuben Pfahlert 34 not out the home side showed what they are capable of finishing the 20 overs at 4/77. Although they may not have got the win the team showed great fight after such a disastrous start. The side sits in 5th position going into the break. Their first game back is also on January 15 against Rovers Gold in Wangaratta. U12s. Like the C Grade side there was no game for the under 12s last weekend. The side sits in 12th at the break but with so many teams in the competition a couple of early wins will see the team right back in finals contention. The first game back will be at home against Rovers Green on January 15. The club would like to wish all players, parents, supporters and sponsors a very merry Christmas and a happy new year.
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Reflection time for Wanderers A Grade TAKING on City Colts in the always quick Barr Reserve, Beechworth won the toss and elected to bat on the warmest Saturday afternoon of the season so far. The runs flowed beautifully early with Matt Ryan and Kayde Surrey setting the tone. Kayde went for 16, but Matt was striking them beautifully at the other end. Brenton Surrey (10) came and went but the side was 2/95 shortly after drinks. Unfortunately when Matt Ryan fell for a well made 61, the wickets flowed, with only Darren Cogger 14, Hamish Malsem 14 and Richy Worcester 12 not out contributing anything of note to see the Wanderers bat the overs out to make 9/152. The hot weather was taking its toll on the Wanderers bowlers and fielders with the Colts getting off to a flying start runs wise, but with Hamish Malsem claiming a couple of quick wickets the Colts saw themselves at 2/55, but only in the 10th over. But from there it was all the home side with Jesse Smith 40 and captain Kent Braden 91 not out putting on a mammoth partnership to see the Colts pass the required total, with only the loss of two wickets. Beechworth claimed a few wickets in junk time but it was all too little too late as the Colts finished their 40 overs at 7/209. Hamish Malsem was the pick of the bowlers with 4/37 off his eight overs. The next game is against Ovens Valley at home on January 8 where we will celebrate the 160 year milestone of the second ever test match played in Australia when the All England 11 took on the Ovens Valley 22. More details about the day to come. A Grade sits 7th at the Christmas break. But only 7 points behind 4th. The boys will be looking to kick the new year off with a win to get back on the finals hunt. A Reserve In the last game of 2021 A reserve took on Rutherglen at home. Captain Pat McCarthy won the toss and elected to bat. Willem Love and Austen Fendyk seemed to get the team off to a rather good start, until Love fell for 13 in about the 8th over. ■ Continued page 11
CHAMPION: Beechworth Corquet Club president won the club’s inaugural singles championship with eight wins in the rond robin tournament.
Inaugural croquet tournament a success By NATHAN DE VRIES BEECHWORTH Croquet Club’s inaugural Singles Golf Croquet Championship wrapped up last week, with club president Allan Holt being crowned the first champion. “It’s an honour and a privilege to be the first inaugural champion - I think it’s only appropriate that the president wins the first one,” Holt said. “It was our first time running a club champions for golf croquet, and we played singles, so it was a trial and error to see how we go.
“We got roughly half the club participating - not everyone participated - and it was a roundrobin tournament so we had to play each player once. “At the end of that there was a tally made up of which people had how many wins, and I was fortunate enough to come out on top with eight wins.” Holt said the flexible nature of the round robin format allowed for the tournament to be completed fairly quickly. “It only went over about three weeks, maybe a month,” he said. “Because it was round robin, we were able to play on various
days to get it done. “Normally we have playing days on a Tuesday and a Thursday - that’s usually in the morning - we played some of our games after that. “We played some on Wednesday and Friday and Saturday. “So you could play whenever it was convenient for you and your partner.” With the first event proving to be such a success for the club and players, Holt said bigger and better tournaments are on the horizon. “Certainly I think it’ll continue because there’s enough inter-
est and discussion around the club - talking to other players, I think we might get more playing next time,” he said. “The other thing we’re considering is if we have a doubles championship. “The more players we can get, the better - everyone looks at it and thinks ‘oh yeah it’s an old person sport’, but it’s not. “We play all year round, as long as it’s not too wet or cold.” If you would like to play croquet, head down to the club on Tuesday or Thursday, or contact club secretary Paula Dorrington on 0487 715 627.
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