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Paying our respects

A VIETNAM Veterans Vigil being held next Thursday will remember the life of a young soldier killed in action in the Vietnam War.

Beechworth RSL SubBranch president John Eldrid said Paul John Navarre at 21 years old died on the June 6, 1970, with his mortal remains brought back to Australia where he

BY CORAL COOKSLEY ccooksley@ nemedia.com.au

was given a military funeral.

The young riflemanprivate is buried with his mother in the Beechworth Cemetery.

“The Vietnam Veterans Vigil recognises and honours

those who were killed in action and is organised by a veterans group with the event held across Australia,” he said.

This year marks six decades since the arrival of the Australian Army Training Team (AATTV) in South Vietnam (SVN) on the August 3, 1962 and 50 years since the withdrawal of

combat troops.

Mr Eldrid said Beechworth RSL club member Alison Williams had tracked down the soldier’s relatives who will travel from Melbourne to attend the commemorative event.

The Vietnam Veterans Vigil aim is to provide surviving Vietnam Veterans’

relatives of the fallen, as well as all Australians the chance to participate in a meaningful way across the nation and overseas.

The commemoration recognises individual loss and pays respects to those killed in action (KIA) and to show solidarity with their loved ones.

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ALL SMILES: Beechworth Chain Gang (BCG) president Lynn Frerichs (left), Indi Independent MP Helen Haines and BCG Junior Ride Program Coordinator Brendan Grigg at the new skills park last week.

PHOTO: BCG

Five locals granted citizenship

By CORAL COOKSLEY

FIVE new Australian citizens from around the shire made their pledge at a citizenship ceremony held in Indigo Shire Council Chambers last Thursday.

Beechworth’s Doug Wallen had hailed from Pennsylvania in the United States where he grew up near the state’s capital of Harrisburg and later lived in Philadelphia for years.

Doug had arrived in Melbourne from the dtates where he lived for a short time before a move to Ballarat where he resided for seven years, followed by a shift to Beechworth where has lived for

Australia Day review closing soon

THERE’S just two days left to provide feedback into Indigo Shire Council’s Australia Day Review.

The review, a key action of council’s Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan, is an important opportunity for the community to provide feedback on how council contributes to Australia Day functions and to the Australia Day awards process.

A council spokesperson said a community working group would explore all options going forward.

“Council has appointed a community working group, made up of representatives of a broad range of ages, locations, interests and views from across the shire, to explore all options and to consider the community feedback before making a recommendation on future actions,” the spokesperson said.

“Council currently provides financial support to support Australia Day functions as well as in-kind support to community groups to assist with events.

“Council has received a strong response from the community to date and all community members are encouraged to provide their input before the survey closes at 5pm Sunday, July 30.

To access the survey, visit https://engage. indigoshire.vic.gov.au/ausdayreview.

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the past seven years.

For the long-time permanent resident, Doug wanted to make his residency official particularly with the chance to vote.

“I’m glad to officially be at home in Australia, and to contribute to the country and community via voting, jury duty, and other vital responsibilities,” he said.

“Having a say in where I live will always be important to me, but especially being able to vote “yes” in the upcoming Australian Indigenous Voice referendum.”

Deputy Mayor Bernard Gaffney presided over citizenship formalities.

Cr Gaffney said there had been a big crowd of more

than 30 family members and friends with a large number of children in attendance too.

“Children were just as excited as their parents who were so happy to become part of the Australian community as well as Indigo Shire,” he said.

“These new citizens bring their skills and culture to our community.

“They also think becoming Australian citizens is important for their children.”

Two members from the North East Multicultural Association mingled with the new citizens warmly welcoming them as well as providing some valuable information.

Young soldier remembered in Vietnam Veterans Vigil to be held next Thursday

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Records indicate Private Navarre had been drafted into the Australian Army under the National Service Scheme on April 23, 1969, and was one of 2500 Australian National Servicemen sent to Vietnam in 1970.

He served in the Australian Reinforcement Unit, 6th Battalion in the Royal Australian Regiment 9 (RAR) as well as the Regiment’s 7th Battalion between March 4 and June 6 that year.

Private Navarre was mortally wounded on the morning of June 6, 1970 while serving with the 7th Battalion RAR in Phuoc Tuy Province on Vietnam’s south coast. His platoon had undertaken a clearance operation of an ambush site when an M16 anti– personnel mine trig-

gered and detonated.

Following a funeral service at St Joseph’s Church in Beechworth, Private Navarre’s flag draped coffin was taken by gun carriage from the church down Beechworth’s main street to the cemetery where a full military graveside funeral was held.

Although born in the western Victorian town of Terang, Private Navarre had attended St. Joseph’s Primary School and Beechworth High School.

A Service of Remembrance at every grave or commemorative plaque site around the nation and overseas for those killed in action in the Vietnam War will be held on Thursday, August 3.

A graveside vigil for Private Navarre will be held at 11am, and community members are welcome to attend.

Time to revise home fire plan

VICTORIA’S fire services are calling on households to develop or review their existing home fire escape plans, amid a trend which sees state firefighters called to more than 3000 residential fires each year.

Fire Rescue commissioner Gavin Freeman said house fires moved with speed and could quickly fill homes with smoke in a matter of minutes, proving devastating or even fatal to those unprepared.

He said families and households spending time together at home this weekend should take the opportunity to make a fire plan together, practice it, and ensure they are well prepared.

“During winter, we spend much more time inside, out of the cold, so it’s important to establish or revisit your home fire escape plan,” he said.

“Nobody wants to think about a fire in the home, but sadly in Victoria every year, on average 18 lives are lost in preventable house fires.

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“Knowing how to quickly exit your home in case of an emergency could mean the difference between life and death, and it is crucial that all members of the household, including children, know what to do in the event of a house fire.”

In the event of a house fire, residents are encouraged to get down low and stay out of smoke where possible, close doors to slow down the spread of smoke and alert others as they make their way towards the exits.

IN DEMAND: Firefighters across the state respond to more than 3000 residential fires on average each year.

CFA chief fire officer Jason Heffernan said winter was a good time for residents to reeducate themselves on their escape plan.

“Whether you are a homeowner or renting, you should have a plan in place and practice it regularly, deciding on a safe place to meet, like the letterbox, should an emergency arise,” he said.

“To keep your loved ones safe, it is essential smoke alarms are installed in all bedrooms, living areas and hallways so everyone in the property is alerted to a fire.

“The safest plan is to get down low to stay out of the smoke, close nearby doors to slow down the spread of the fire, and call triple zero once you’re safely outside.”

For more information on how to design a home fire escape plan, visit frv.vic.gov.au or cfa.vic.gov.au.

PHOTO: Keith Pakenham

PROUD: Four out of five new Australian citizens from around the shire, including Leslie Burr (left), Leonelle Moolman, Douglas Wallen and Paul Donoghue posed with Deputy Mayor Bernard Gaffney (centre) at last week’s ceremony.

PHOTO: Courtesy Indigo Shire Council.

HONOURED: Private Paul John Navarre, buried at Beechworth Cemetery, will be remembered at the Vietnam Veterans Vigil next Thursday with a graveside commemorative service.

PHOTO: Beechworth Public Cemetery Trust

Council green lights new kerbside collection contract

By RYAN MALCOLM

A 10-YEAR deal worth almost $30m will see Lavington-based Cleanaway Pty Ltd maintain Indigo Shire’s kerbside waste collection services until at least 2034.

Council’s existing contract was set to expire from July 1 next year, however, councillors voted unanimously to extend the deal at Tuesday evening’s ordinary council meeting, at an estimated cost of $29.2m.

Councils of Albury City, Wodonga, Federation, Indigo and Greater Hume have participated in a collaborative agreement regarding solid waste, recycling and food and garden organics (FOGO) since 2012.

Under the 10-year deal, Cleanaway will service Indigo’s existing kerbside three-bin system, and will also support the collection of a new 80L purplelidded bin designed specifically for glass collection once every four weeks from July 2027.

The addition of the new bin was mandated by the State Government’s Circular Economy (Waste Reduction and Recycling) Act 2021.

In moving the motion, Cr Diane Shepheard said the deal would see Cleanaway utilise its existing fleet with rolling replacements, utilise existing mobile garbage bins, would see council direct-billed for landfill disposal costs and would see council pay organics processing facility fees based on actual quantities collected and con-

tamination rates.

“Cleanaway has provided a well-considered response and provided very competitive pricing, with the costs being slightly less than current expenditure for comparable services if all alternatve cost-reducing options are taken up,” she said.

“The annual required budget for provision of curbside collection services is currently a little under $3m per annum, and this is expected to be very similar to the costs under the new contract in the initial years before glass (collection) is introduced.”

Cr Emmerick Teissl said community members had responded well to organics collection initiatives previously and noted council had maintained an “exceptionally low rate of contamination” as a result.

Cr Bernard Gaffney noted there would need to be considerable community consultation ahead of the adoption of the purple-lidded bins.

“I remember when the bins changed and there was increasing costs because there were extra bins, and the council at that stage called community meetings – they were at Tangambalanga, Beechworth and Rutherglen and they were certainly noisy and very rowdy,” he said.

“I’m quite pleased that now at this stage there is no change, but if there’s going to be a change in the number of bins people have to take – whether they want to or whether they don’t – that there’ll be transparency and certainly community consultation.

“We don’t want to force people to take bins, for which they have to pay but never use, and there are bins in this shire that people pay for but never use.

“Just as long as we have transparency and community consultation, particularly if it’s going to cost (the community) more money.”

EXCITING: Works commenced on Monday on Beechworth’s 1870-year-old heritage building where the Australia Post office had been housed for close to 150 years.

Restoration works begin on Beechworth’s iconic post office

By CORAL COOKSLEY

A NEW lease of life appears to be set for Beechworth’s 1870s heritage post office, with scaffolding erected around the premises on Monday. Said to be one of the most photographed buildings in the North East, it had been home

to Australia Post for almost 150 years.

The privately owned building had been sold to an undisclosed buyer around August 2020 following Australia Post’s relocation 100 metres down the road in Camp Street around a year prior.

Without knowing renovation details, Beech-

worth Incorporated (formerly Beechworth Chamber of Commerce) president Katrina Witherow said the works were positive for the town and community.

“It’s great to see things happening, people are talking and everyone is excited to see works being done to one of our iconic buildings,” she said.

Become a voice on water for your community

NORTH East Water is inviting interested community members who are passionate about helping their water corporation plan for the future to join a new Customer and Community Advisory Group (CCAG).

Managing director Jo Murdoch said the advisory group would play a vital role in ensuring the voices of North

East Water’s customers and community were considered in the design and delivery of services and pricing in the future.

“North East Water supports the health and prosperity of the region through the provision of high quality drinking water and sewerage services,” she said.

“We’re transforming the

way we do things by proactively responding to growth, climate change and ageing infrastructure, reducing our environmental footprint and improving services.

“We’re also undertaking regional wide master planning to guide our $381 million investment over eight years in new and upgraded water and wastewater infra-

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structure that will serve our region for decades to come.

“This is an exciting time for North East Water and we want to involve our customers every step of the way.

“We envisage the new advisory group will provide invaluable feedback on services and programs as well as help us shape our next price submission due in 2026.”

Ms Murdoch said the corporation was looking for a diverse group of participants representing North East Water’s service region as well as varied experiences, ages and backgrounds.

The new advisory group will ideally comprise of 15 members who will meet four to six times a year and be appropriately compensated for

their participation.

North East Water is seeking candidates who reflect the diversity of the region.

The first meeting of the advisory group is being planned for mid to late September.

For more information on applying, contact Karin Willcox on 0447 088 729 or email kwillcox@newater.com.au.

PHOTO: Coral Cooksley

NEW BIN INCOMING: A new purple-lidded bin for glass collection is proposed to be established throughout Indigo Shire in 2027.

PHOTO: Shutterstock

Well-known local business transition into retirement

By CORAL COOKSLEY

AFTER 23 years running Beechworth Machinery, Mick and Sharon Stribley handed keys to locals Helen and Gary Lowndes last Friday with the new owners enjoying their first day of trading on Monday.

Sharon said the now retired pair had been excited with Helen and Gary continuing the tradition of the family business.

“I feel happy because I know the business has been taken up by people who care about customers like we did,” she said.

“What we said we would do 23 years ago creating a family friendly business is exactly what we built and achieved.”

Sharon said she and Mick had always gone the extra mile to serve their customers, by providing delivery if people didn’t drive, or having a chat or a cuppa and befriending customers.

She said working in the business had been extremely rewarding with their valued and loyal customers and the service the couple had been able to provide.

“They trusted us over the last 23 years to look after them,” she said.

“Owning a business isn’t all about money as it’s about trying to help people and in this community we have to help each other.”

Sharon said their son Luke, who had previously been involved in the family business, would now work for the new owners.

She said young people and apprentices had gained skills from working at the business over the years, while Beechworth Machinery had also hosted students on high school work experience programs which stood them in good stead as young adults.

Stanley-born Helen said carrying on the family business tradition was giving back to the community she grew up in.

“It’s like family taking over family as Sharon and I grew up together,” she said.

“Timing is perfect as Gary and I have been travelling for around 10 years and we have come back to settle in Beechworth.

“Luke staying with us is fantastic and hopefully my son Ethan can do a couple of days a week too.

“We’ll be building on Sharon

and Mick’s achievements except we won’t be selling tractors or motorbikes but will still stock some parts and oils for motorbikes.

“The core business will be garden power tools, servicing and sales.”

Gary said the couple felt privileged and humbled to take over the established business.

“It’s been 23 years of hard yakka for Sharon and Mick and I hope we can honour the legacy that has been left for the future,” he said.

Besides traveling to Europe

on a holiday in September, Sharon said after working six days a week she was looking forward to having time with friends as well as volunteering in the community with initiatives such as the Op Shop, Beechworth Health Service (BHS) kiosk and helping with activities in BHS residential aged care facilities.

“I’m going to be grandmother in January and I’m so excited and can’t wait,” she said.

Sharon said Mick’s love of tractors would keep him busy, with around 11 to restore.

rst sermon at Beechworth’s pointment as a curate in the Beechworth

gations in Myrtleford and Bright, while continuing to work as a regional infection control consultant with Northeast Health

Bishop Clarence Bester licensed Rev munion service on July 16, where she was supported by Beechworth vicar Matthew Healy, Eldorado deacon Sue Hall, bishop’s

Rev Healy said it was hoped Rev Lewis will be ordained a priest in the Anglican

PHOTO: Michelle Bester

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT: New Beechworth Machinery owners Gary Lowndes (left), long-time local loyal customer Jim Rhodes, Helen Lowndes with former co-owner Sharon Stribley at the business premises on Monday.

PHOTO: Coral Cooksley

Chain gang puts skills on display If it’s work related, don’t copy and paste it - ATO

By CORAL COOKSLEY

LOCAL mountain bike club members braved a chilly Thursday afternoon last week to proudly show Indi independent MP Helen Haines its new skills park, which was federally funded by a ’Stronger Communities Program’ grant.

Beechworth Chain Gang president Lynn Frerichs said the club’s Junior Ride program par ticipants had been thrilled to have Dr Haines join the session.

“We enjoyed sharing details of various programs BCG offers and the volunteer work our club does on the local mountain bike (MTB) trails,” she said.

“It was truly an honour to share our enthusiasm for mountain biking with an elected member of parliament.

“Our only regret is that we forgot to take a photo with our ‘Go Lia’ signs as we cheer on a founding Junior Ride participant Lia Ladbrook in an overseas race.

“Lia will be representing Australia in the UCI Downhill MTB World Championships on August 3 to 5 in Fort William, Scotland.”

Around 60 kids every Thursday between the ages of five and 11 learn how to ride bikes as part of the junior program.

The club manages the Beechworth Mountain Bike Park located around 2km north east of Beechworth as well as Flametrees, which runs alongside the Murray to Mountains rail trail about 5km south west from the town’s CBD.

The club also shares management of the Indigo Epic Trail with Yack Tracks.

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THE Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has warned taxpayers to think twice before ‘copying and pasting’ work-related claims from last year’s tax return.

ATO assistant commissioner Tim Loh said there were some key changes to look out for this tax time when claiming your deductions.

“When you’re getting ready to lodge, consider the records you have to support your claims this year – don’t just copy and paste your claims from last year, this will raise a red flag for us,” he said.

Around 8.6 million Australians claimed nearly $21.6 billion in work-related expenses in their 2022 tax returns.

“We want people to get their deductions right on the first go and claim what they are entitled to – nothing more, nothing less,” Mr Loh said.

“We have a series of 40 occupation and industry-specific guides which you should have a look at.

“Some occupations have expenses that are specific to their occupation. For example, flight attendants can claim rehydrating moisturisers and nurses can claim stethoscopes – our guides can help you get it right.”

To claim a deduction for a work-related expense, Mr Loh said to remember the three golden rules; you spent the money yourself and weren’t reimbursed, it directly relates to earning your income and it isn’t private in nature and you must have a record to prove it.

“If you’re not sure, reach out to a registered tax agent to help you get your tax return right the first time,” he said.

LEARNING ON THE MOVE: Beechworth Chain Gang participants with Indi independent MP Helen Haines at last Thursday’s Junior Ride program session.

PHOTO: BCG

SKILLING UP: Beechworth Chain Gang participants with Indi independent MP Helen Haines at last Thursday’s Junior Ride program session.

PHOTO: BCG.

Kerferd Oration this Sunday

By CORAL COOKSLEY

SENIOR Research Fellow from Melbourne University Centre for Advancing Journalism Dr Denis Muller will this Sunday deliver the 21st George Briscoe Kerferd Oration at the Grand Oaks Resort, Mayday Hills from 11am.

Dr Muller’s presentation titled “Living through the News Media Revolution” will shine a spotlight on the changing media landscape.

Kerferd Briscoe Oration chair Ross Kearney said today’s various electronic methods of news delivery had completely changed the way in which communities receive news.

Mr Kearney said professional journalists reported stories from a reasonable ethical position based on truth and accuracy opposed to the social media environment as well as other digital platforms where all types of misinformation were regularly provided.

“Misinformation has the capacity to strongly influence the position people take,” he said.

“Choices can be made how news is received with quality and range of information.”

Mr Kearney said ethical standards was a framework for news providers through professional journalists, but

they have been significantly sidelined in the development of different news delivery platforms.

“For example, when news is received via Facebook or some other social media delivery platform, reliability and trustworthiness of the information source is unknown with a lack of accountability and proper controls,” he said.

“To a large extent, when reading from professional media sources, one can be reasonably satisfied there is an attempt to make sure news provided is accurate.

“We’re now confronted with information provided by different organisations and individuals such as Donald Trump with his fake news phrase where truth doesn’t get in the way of the message.

“Professional media is regulated but social media such as Facebook and Twitter posts, and even information in Wikipedia are not and they’re not really designed to help manage the truthfulness of information received.”

Questions Dr Muller will consider are what the concerns people should have and how can they be to be protected, news media political polarisation, as well as trusted news sources.

Among others is should there be a role for government to be involved in regulation.

“In my view, a healthy democracy requires a strong independent and trustworthy media, providing accurate information for news,” Mr Kearney said.

“If people don’t have an ethical framework in which they present information, then disinformation will be provided, (and) repeated by well-meaning people where it becomes amplified without challenge.”

Mr Kearney said The Kerferd Briscoe Oration topic on ethics is an interesting and important one for people to take on board.

“Dr Muller is an experienced journalist, author and academic where he has explored this topic over many years,” he said.

“We want to trust information received and perhaps don’t question this as much as we should.

“We have someone talking about the importance of ways that news is received and the ethics that sit behind the way in which news is prepared and presented.

“Dr Muller will answer questions from the audience following the oration which is one of the values of the oration with its open forum.”

A light lunch for a gold coin donation will follow Dr Muller’s presentation.

For more information visit www.kerferdoration.org.

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ETHICAL: On Sunday, Melbourne’s University’s Dr Denis Muller will deliver this year’s George Briscoe Kerferd Oration titled “Living through the news media revolution.”

Sharing a photography passion

By CORAL COOKSLEY

ANTICIPATE, believe in yourself and create are three key messages to be delivered by a passionate photographer at the next Mayday Hills Art Society talk on Friday, August 4.

A presentation with a difference, Beechworth’s Claire Mitchell will also be encouraging those attending to pursue their interest in photography by taking 10 photographs based on one of 38 categories of photos the creative has on display.

Participants will have the chance to have their favourite five photographs displayed in a community photographic exhibition at the art society premises with more details given on the night.

“People are welcome to come in at 4pm if they would like to view around 200 photos across the different categories on display,” she said.

Claire said in January this year she had selected the photographs from thousands taken over the years as well as recent ones.

“By focusing on one category, I’m hoping people can teach themselves how to see and appreciate their environment as a photographer and artist,” she said.

“I’d really like to inspire people to go out and take photos and the exhibition will be a fun personal challenge as well as a reward at the end.”

Claire said her own photographic inspiration had been drawn from her mother.

“She was a great photographer using a little Kodak Brownie box

camera which showed images upside down and I don’t know how she managed it, but she produced beautiful photos.,” she said.

“A sister have me a camera when I was 10 years old, and I’ve been taking photographs ever since.”

Claire said photography had been a wonderful hobby where she had to fit her life-long passion around family as well as her work when an occupational therapist.

“As a self-taught photographer I can tell people in the presentation about my ABC of photography where I will chat about those aspects and unveiling relevant photos,” she said.

With a passion for animals and wildlife as part of her overall interests, Claire has photographs on display at the local veterinary clinic and at Beechworth Health Service residential aged care facilities.

She periodically changes the photographs at both places with fresh photographs.

Claire said she uses two cameras – a Sony one with a good quality Minolta macro lens as well as a Panasonic Lumix with an inbuilt telephoto lens which she “loves to pieces”.

The event starts at 5pm.

A gold coin entry donation is requested with refreshments provided.

MDAHS is located in Kurrajong Way at Mayday Hills in Beechworth.

For enquiries contact Christine Cansfield–Smith on 0412 126 219 with RSVPs to bibart@bigpond. com.

Historic organ now playing the right tune

BEECHWORTH’S historic pipe organ pair is poised to hit the right note, following a tuning courtesy of Pipe Organs Victoria’s Kate Buttery ahead of Sunday’s Christ Church concert.

Kate and assistant Chris tuned the 1882 colonialbuilt William Anderson organ in Christ Church, where border organist and pianist James Flores and soprano Rebekah Beall will perform on July 30 in the third of the church’s 2023 concert series.

The concerts raise funds for the maintenance of the church organ and a grand piano.

Mr Anderson first installed the single manual eight-stop organ in Christ Church in 1887, having been built for St George’s Catholic Church in Carlton in 1882.

It remains one of 25 Anderson organs which remain intact, but is thought to be the only one in its original condition.

Sunday’s performance will reflect the organ’s fine tonal diapason and flute design and will feature works by Dietrich Buxtehude (Denmark), Giovanni Pergolesi (Papal States), Henry Purcell (England), Johan Sebastian Bach (Saxony), Georg Frideric

concert series.

CREATIVE: Beechworth photographer Claire Mitchell will at next Friday’s MDHAS talk share her passion of photography.

PHOTO: Coral Cooksley

TUNE-UP: Kate Buttery and assistant Chris, from Pipe Organs Victoria, prepare to give Christ Church’s historic pipe organ a tuning ahead of Sunday’s

PHOTO: Jamie Kronborg

Händel (England) and Denis Bédard (Canada) performed by Rebekah and James.

To purchase tickets for

the 2.30pm concert, visit rb.gy/c1um4 or pay with cash at the door.

Tickets cost $40, or $25 for concession.

ACROSS

1 Who flew so close to the sun that the wax fastening his artificial wings melted and he fell into the Aegian Sea and drowned (6)

8 To be not fully grown or developed, is to be what (8)

9 Name another term for stupid, senseless talk (6)

10 Which Queen of Great Britain reigned from 1837 to 1901 (8)

11 Name the unit of electric current (6)

12 Which Nevada city is noted for the ease in which a divorce may be obtained (4)

13 What is a strong but illdefined feeling of anxiety (5)

16 Who was the lady friend of Mandrake the magician (5)

19 Name a US frontier figure involved in the gunfight at the OK Corral, Wyatt ... (4)

21 Which term implies self-confidence, poise or assurance (6)

22 To interpret something ambiguous, is to do what (8)

23 What is a sudden irruption (6)

24 What is the curved upper surface of a stationary liquid in a container (8)

25 Newcastle lies at the mouth of which NSW river (6)

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2 What is earwax also known as (7)

3 Which term describes retrospective surveys (7)

4 Which metal has the highest electrical conductivity (6)

5 What is a drawing, often accompanied by a humorous caption (7)

6 One who deals in furs is called a what (7)

7 Name a series of boat races (7)

13 What is a school for

E-QUATIONS

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

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD QUICK THINK

special instruction (7)

14 What are waiters called (7)

15 Name a violent storm of wind frequently accompanied by rain, snow, or hail (7)

17 Name the movable control surface on the trailing edge of an aircraft wing (7)

18 What, in law, is the possession and use of one’s own land (7)

20 What is an administrative part of a diocese that has its own church (6)

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

WHICH WORDS

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:

Antonym: preludes (7)

Baton race (5)

Caffeine-free (5)

Definition (abb) (3)

Devious (3)

In the middle (3)

Marvellous event (7)

Monetary penalties (5)

Stuck in the mud (5) Tree (3)

SOLUTIONS SUDOKU

Solve the crossword. Each answer has four letters.

Indigo Shire among state’s top organ donors

By RYAN MALCOLM

INDIGO Shire has the second-highest proportion of its population registered as organ donors, according to new data released by the Australian Organ Donor Register (AODR).

Some 40 per cent of the shire’s eligible population is currently registered as donors, a figure which is equal with the Surf Coast local government area (LGA) and just below Queenscliffe (53 per cent).

Wodonga and Wangaratta LGAs share third place with each having 35 per cent of their eligible populations on the register, while Towong, Alpine and Mansfield shires are equal fifth with 33 per cent of their respective populations registered.

The state average sits at 23 per cent, well below the national average of 36 per cent.

According to the data, 175 new Indigo Shire donors registered in 2022.

With this week’s DonateLife week aiming to increase awareness around organ donation, DonateLife Victoria state medical director, Dr Rohit D’Costa, said it was important to discuss the decision with your family.

“We know the biggest barrier to families saying yes to donation is not knowing their family member wanted to be a donor,” he said.

“In hospital, discussing organ and tissue donation comes at an intensely emotional time for families –usually when faced with the unexpected death of a loved one.

“When donation is possible, registration helps families know what their loved one wanted – across Australia, eight in 10 families say yes to donation when their loved on was a registered donor – unfortunately though, this number is halved when a person is not registered.”

Some 1800 people are

currently on the organ waitlist, and 371 Victorians received an organ transplant last year.

Throughout DonateLife week, which finished on Sunday, Australians are being urged to ‘donate a minute, donate a lifetime,’ with one organ donor able to save up to seven lives and help many others through eye and tissue donation.

Anyone aged 16 or over can register online as an organ donor by visiting donatelife.gov.au or through the Medicare app.

“We’re aiming to get more Australians registered as organ and tissue donors and to give hope to the 1800 Australians currently on the waitlist for an organ transplant,” Dr D’Costa said.

“I encourage all Victorians to register to be an organ and tissue donor – it only takes one minute at donatelife.gov.au or just three taps in your Medicare app.”

Paving the way for kids

MARK Chandler was born in Corowa and has lived in the Rutherglen area his entire life. The Chandlers have been in the area dating back to the settlement of Wahgunyah.

What do you do workwise?

I currently work for agricultural machinery manufacturer FarmTech in Wodonga as the spare parts and service manager.

What brought you to your role/career?

I completed an apprenticeship as a mechanic at Wangaratta TAFE. I worked a large part of my career as a mechanic for Jaspers in Rutherglen as well as Corowa, and then for Pigdons Holden in Corowa. I most recently worked as the general manager for Cann’s Bus Lines in Corowa before my move to FarmTech.

What do you love about your work?

I love being able to problem solve and workwith our customers to deliver a positive outcome for them. It combines my love of technical problem solving and dealing with people.

What do you do in the community?

I enjoy volunteering and believe it is an important way of supporting and giving back to the local community. I am a member of Rutherglen Apex, the Junior Football Coordinator at the Rutherglen Cats Football Netball Club. I am also an adult helper at the local 1st Rutherglen Scout Group and enjoy time keeping with the Wangaratta Swimming Club. It is a way of supporting my children and being involved in their interests as well as setting a positive example for their future.

Is there an important community issue that you think needs addressing?

I think that volunteering is an important area of concern. It is becoming harder to secure volunteers and this will impact on the ability of the community to run events and provide the services and local festivities that

we have grown up enjoying. We need to keep local clubs going to for the youth of the area. I believe that clubs help give people a sense of belonging and provide a safe place for them to gather.

What do you see as one of the most important current world issues?

The cost of living and the move away from supporting local products and production is a big issue. Australia has a wealth of highquality produce, but we are importing many products and much of our local manufacturing industries have been moved offshore. We need to get back to supporting Australiangrown and produced and therefore support future generations.

If the person you would most like to meet came to Indigo Shire (past or present), or was already here, who would that be, what would you show them, and why?

As a diehard Carlton fan, I would take Australian rules footballer Patrick Cripps to visit Lake Moodemere. It is a hidden gem close to the centre of Rutherglen and has provided countless hours of enjoyment for our family. We love swimming, canoeing and the beautiful surroundings and wildlife that the whole community can enjoy. I think Patrick would enjoy a paddle in the off season.

What book are you reading?

‘Happiest Man on Earth’ by the late Edward Jaku OAM about his wartime experiences published when he was 100 years old. It’s at the top of my list.

PASSIONATE VOLUNTEER: Rutherglen’s Mark Chandler, pictured with wife Renee and children Emily, Max and Harry, supports his children by being involved in their interests, and aims to set a positive example for their future.

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Heavyweight clash set for handicap final

By DYLAN POOL

BEAUTIFUL conditions

greeted the golfers on Sunday for a stableford round.

Xavier Palamarczuk had the best score of the day with 36 points off a (4) handicap.

Runner up was Jamie Dolny (16) with 33. They were followed by Dylan Pool (3) 31 and Darren Edwards (2) 30.

Andy Croome claimed the

only nearest the pin on the 7th.

The two semi finals in the handicap matchplay championships were also played.

Xavier Palamarczuk defeated Jamie Dolny 4&2 and Dylan Pool got over the line against Darren Edwards 5&4.

Xavier and Dylan will now face off in the final.

Next Sunday will be a stableford event again, start-

ing from 11.30am.

Last Wednesday the women played a versus par event.

The winner was Gail Smith (22) with -6 on a countback from Coral Ward (22) -6.

They were followed by Glenda Marshall (18) -7 and Jan Lang (18) -8.

The nearest the pin went to Gail on the 10th.

Wednesday golf this week is 8:30am for a 9am tee-off.

Bushies’ tame the Tigers

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The win was Beechworth’s fourth on the year which now has them three games behind Barnawartha in ninth.

Lang said the team will again embrace the underdog tag against Tallangatta, who are also on the fringe of fighting for a finals spot going into the last month of the season.

“Tallangatta have some really class players; the last time we played them we had three A graders out, but we’ve got a full side in this weekend so I think it’ll be a bit of a different game.”

For the remaining games this season, Lang said the team will continue to look to blood young talent into its A grade system, with up and coming 17 year olds Emmerson Collins and Tess Bynon expected to have a stint in the top grades after impressing in B grade.

“Our focus this year has really been on junior development, we’ve got three girls who are turning 18 who we’ve been focusing on bringing up into A grade by the end of the year,” Lang said.

“It’s about making sure when we put them on the court they’re surrounded by A graders one at a time.”

KNOCKED OUT: Jamie Dolny (pictured last year) fell in the semi-final of Beechworth Golf Club’s handicap matchplay tournament.

MUD BRAWL: Cam Fendyk hunts for the footy on a mud-soaked Baarmutha Park on Saturday, as the battle scarred Beechworth senior footballers were given a scare in the first half by Barnawartha, but used a second half surge to hold off the Tigers by 25 points, and will look to hold onto their spot in the top three against Tallangatta tomorrow.

Bushies’ tame the Tigers

WHILE out of finals contention, Beechworth’s

A grade netballers are still having their say in the TDNA finals race with an upset win over Barnawartha last Saturday.

Having lost their last encounter against the Tigers by 14 goals, the Bushrangers weren’t expected to offer a

BY BAILEY ZIMMERMANN bzimmermann@ nemedia.com.au

challenge at Baarmutha Park with a top five spot on the line for their opposition.

After a back and forth start the Bushrangers

asserted their authority in the second quarter by piling on 16 goals to 12 to hold onto a one goal lead at the main break.

The Tigers threw their best at Beechworth in the third quarter, but inaccuracy under the ring cost Barnawartha as the Burshrangers held their

nerve to run out 54-49 winners in a thriller.

Coach Bailey Lang said the girls were still beaming with smiles at Tuesday night training after putting in their performance of the season.

“It just all came together which was really nice, we played one play at a time and controlled the ball

well,” she said.

“Sarah [Robinson] and Eidenne [Surrey] in the midcourt did a huge amount of work which made our job easier as the shooters and Tegan [Chambeyron] and Gina [Garland] were really steady and consistent in defence.

“It was just controlled; we

weren’t turning over the ball and played good possession netball.”

Lang and fellow goalie Rachael Cavallin were lights out under the ring, shooting at over 80 per cent combined compared to the Tigers combined 55 per cent goal accuracy.

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MAKING NOISE: Eidenne Surrey and the A grade Bushrangers look to finish the year on a high coming off an upset win over Barnawartha on Saturday.