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MOVIE MAGIC King Valley Arts’ Anita Torrance with the new sign set to adorn Cheshunt Hall, with the space to be turned into a cinema for bimonthly community gatherings and film appreciation.

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PHOTO: Anita McPherson

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Cross-country rally’s local pitstop

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WDCA action returns Sport

Not out of the woods Council continues to assess health,, safetyy of Merriwa Park red ggums amid falling g concerns

ACTION will be taken to address potentially dangerous gum trees in Merriwa Park if an ongoing assessment proves existing trees pose un unacceptable risk to park users.

A section of Merriwa Park remains closed pending assessments of potentially dangerous red gum trees in the iconic picnic lawn area.

The park was to be a major venue for the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues over the cup weekend but the

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staged events were relocated due to safety concerns following a large gum tree falling on September 30.

A joint request by residents to council calling for large gum trees at Merriwa Park to be removed before someone is “injured or killed” has been

AFTER 23 YEARS

received by council.

Wangaratta residents Geoff Allen, Pat Heffernan and Doug Ellis raised concerns about the “dangerous nature” of trees in the park via a question read out by the mayor at council’s October meeting.

They are calling for all red gum trees to be replaced with a fit for purpose deciduous variety of trees, which provide shade in the summer and let the sun through in the winter.

Mr Allen said his request was on behalf of many local residents concerned about the trees, especially around the lawn picnic areas.

“Over the past 10 years quite a few trees have dropped large branches as well as fallen over resulting in damage to the boundary fencing at the Wangaratta Lawn Tennis Club and cars parked in the carpark,” he wrote.

“As you are probably aware, a large tree came

down in the carpark near the Christopher Robin Kindergarten.

“The gum trees are unpredictable and with the shallow roots system and being on water tableland are not stable enough to be in a picnic area visited by many people or aged groups.

“Unfortunately it will only be a matter of time before someone is injured or killed if the current trees remain.”

Mayor Dean Rees pointed out that council adopted the

Merriwa Park Masterplan earlier this year and a plan was developed with the community as a key pillar of the plan.

He said the plan was to retain and protect the red gum forest and lawn picnic areas.

However, the plan includes half-yearly assessments by arborists and tree management plans to determine the health of each tree.

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Local council assessing Merriwa Park red gums tinued to be taped off until this section of the park is complete.

“If the assessment shows a different requirement to what is currently within the masterplan, council will need to consult with the community and move forward.”

Council will also be adopting a new tree management policy over the coming months which will further inform how trees will be managed and replaced over time.

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From page 1 Removal of dangerous limbs is also carried out by council staff to protect the safety of park users.

“Tree fall has and will increase in these wet conditions and tree fall is not just associated with native trees,” Cr Rees said.

“Council officers will continue to monitor the health of the trees in the park with further assessments to be completed.

“This section of the park will be con-

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More trees set for Murphy Street strip

BEFORE: Current plantings on Murphy Street.

WORKS to revitalise Murphy Street and improve the amenity and beauty of the central business district are set to begin from today, weather permitting.

Rural City of Wangaratta’s horticulture team are thrilled to be able to progress these works with the goal of increase the tree canopy of the central business district long term.

“Council’s horticulture team have faced a few weather related delays in getting this project started and they are keen to really improve the health of our urban environment for plants and us,” council’s director of community and infrastructure Marcus Goonan said.

“The works will include increasing the number of trees on the centre median strip between Reid and Ford streets.

“Six trees assessed as being in poor health and soon to reach their useful life expectancy will be removed and replaced with 12 Acer rubrum October Glory trees.

“These trees will increase the shade and beauty of the area, and fairy lights will be hung in additional trees to continue the sparkling theme of the riverside and Reid Street Street.”

At ground level and below,

AFTER: Proposed plantings on Murphy Street.

SPLASH OF COLOUR: Acer rubrum October Glory at the WJ Findlay Oval. works will be undertaken to improve soil conditions to enhance tree health and longevity in this urban area, and preparations will be made for future green areas throughout our CBD. A majority of the works will be undertaken outside business hours with works sched-

uled to take approximately two weeks.

The south bound lane in Murphy Street, from Reid to Ford streets will be closed at night during the works with detour signs erected.

A compound for equipment will be erected in the Ely street carpark using approxi-

mately three carparks, and for a limited time one additionally parallel carpark in Murphy Street.

Council thanks business owners, residents, and visitors for their patience while these works are undertaken to improve the beauty and amenity of Wangaratta’s main street.

Sun sparks region’s recovery efforts

By RYAN MALCOLM WITH a run of sunny weather finally descending upon the rural city following weeks of constant rain, repair works across the region in the wake of persistent flooding are set to accelerate.

Record October rainfall has compounded major and moderate flooding events in recent weeks, as communities along both the Ovens and King rivers were left temporarily isolated as the waterways and their tributaries regularly broke banks throughout the month.

Rural City of Wangaratta director of community and infrastructure, Marcus Goonan, said council was awaiting news of whether $3m in state funding would be

forthcoming to assist the city’s recovery.

“The wet weather and flooding is having and will continue to have a significant impact on council infrastructure,” he said.

“Most people would be noticing it when driving, with potholes and washing appearing in the sealed and unsealed road network.

“Other impacts include falling trees which have damaged roads and infrastructure such as the soundshell at Merriwa Park.

“The weather is also affecting works delivery - it is slowing down capital works programs and is preventing us from being able to complete required maintenance on our existing infrastructure.

“Council has submitted

a claim under the Victorian Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements for around $3m with further works still to be completed.”

As part of recovery efforts, rural city residents will be able to dispose of flood waste and damaged materials without charge until the end of the year, by applying for a flood waste waiver.

Council requires a small amount of information to accompany a waiver application, including name, address, the property impacted and information on waste materials to be disposed of.

Mr Goonan said it was a practical initiative in the wake of widespread flooding, supported by the Victorian Government.

“This initiative is prac-

MAJOR REPAIRS: Flooding along the region’s waterways was a common occurrence throughout October, as Wangaratta recorded its highest October rainfall (184mm) in more than 100 years.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling tical support for people who have sustained flood damage to their property,” he said.

“I encourage people to apply for a waiver before going to a transfer station, the process is quick and easy and our waste team are available to answer any question you may have.”

Waste transfer stations

are situated at Wangaratta, Markwood, Moyhu and Eldorado.

To apply for a waiver, email council@wangaratta.vic.gov.au, call council’s waste team on 5722 0722, or visit www. wangaratta.vic.gov.au/ Services/Report-or-request.

Waivers are available until December 31.

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Surplus falls amid fees decline

COUNCIL’S balance sheet is expected to return an $817k reduction in surplus largely due to a $472k net decline in user fees for children’s services, the Bowser Landfill, and the performing arts centre.

But council still expects to result in a $1.425m surplus three quarters out for the financial year’s end.

The reduction in user fees from children’s services was a result of reduced occupancy rates due to staff illnesses, and a drop in waste services was a result of reduced commercial waste being disposed at the landfill.

To offset this council was successful in obtaining additional operating grants for a number of council services which has seen an increase in grant income along with corresponding increases in employee benefits and materials and services to reflect the delivery of these grant projects.

Council’s 2022/23 capital works expenditure has decreased from $41.42m to

Council has $ $817k budget g variance after first q quarter review

$39.15m, a net decrease of $2.27m, impacted by projects carried over from 2021/22 offset by reductions to existing projects as a result of project delivery timelines.

Of the decrease in user fees, $290k was due to less commercial tonnages disposed at the Bowser Landfill (offset in part by savings in waste levies).

And also a reduction in children services user fees of $172k as a result of reduced occupancy rates, down from the adopted budget rate.

Operating Grants had a net increase $957k including: * an extension in grant funding for the Ovens and Murray Multicultural Regional Area Partnership, $228k (offset by increased expenditure); * $140k in funding received in 22/23 for Strategic Engagement coordinator (offset by increased expendi-

DROP IN OCCUPANCY: Children services user fees were $172k less than the adopted budget in the first quarter as a result of reduced occupancy rates due to staff illnesses. ture, which includes new grant funding for 22/23 plus residual funding from previous financial years);

* new grant funding council was successful in obtaining for community impact programs: Free

from Violence, $100k; * future Proof YACVIC, $345k; and * Engage, $45k.

Mosquito defence now a local priority

BREEDING GROUND: Recent riverine flooding throughout Wangaratta has seen the region named a priority area for the Japanese encephalitis vaccine, in an effort to combat the mosquito-borne virus.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling IDEAL mosquito breeding conditions throughout the North East in recent weeks has seen Wangaratta local government area (LGA) added as a priority location for the Japanese encephalitis (JE) vaccine.

With much of Northern Victoria hit by heavy rain and persistent flooding throughout October, the State Government last week announced the expansion

of the free JE vaccine, which is in short supply globally, to regional Victorians who fall into specific priority groups.

According to deputy chief health officer Deborah Friedman, no confirmed cases of JE and no detections of the JE virus in mosquitoes have been found yet this season throughout Victoria.

Transmitted by infected

mosquitoes, the virus can cause a rare and potentially serious infection of the brain in humans, with less than one per cent of people infected by encephalitis at risk of death or serious disability.

The JE vaccine is now available free for anyone aged two months or older who lives or works in a high-risk LGA and: • Spends significant time

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outdoors (four or more hours per day), for unavoidable work, recreation, education or other essential activities, or; • Are living in temporary or flood-damaged accommodation (such as camps, tents, dwellings exposed to the external environment) that place them at increased risk of mosquito bites, or; • Are engaged in the prolonged recovery efforts (clean up) of stagnant waters following floods.

South Wangaratta Medical Centre managing director Kim Ching said the JE vaccine had been available locally since April, however, following the expansion of eligibility within the region, the vaccine would also become available at Docker Street General Medical Centre.

Those not eligible for the vaccine can minimise their risk of suffering a mosquito bite through simple initiatives such as limiting outdoor activity in mosquito-prone areas, wearing loose-fitting clothing outdoors and using mosquito repellent on all exposed skin.

Net Gain on the sale of property, plant and equipment had a net increase $462k due to the sale of land on Detour Road.

There was an increase of $634k in employee costs, including a rise of $239k in aged care employee costs relating to travel for carers between clients.

Materials and services had a net increase of $1.13m.

Capital works expenditure from carry over projects related to the 2021/22 capital works program will increase by $2.18m in 2022/23.

The increase in capital works expenditure from carry forwards is offset by the WSAC expansion, $3.15m, with delivery to be completed in 2023/24.

Others projects include Newman Street drainage, $600k, Redcamps Bridge, $520k which was shifted to a future financial year, and the Everton Infrastructure Plan, $125k also shifted to a future year.

Beechworth escapee caught within hours AN inmate who fled a Beechworth jail has been returned to custody, following his arrest near a Glenrowan rest stop on Thursday.

According to a police spokesperson, the 29– year–old was serving a period of imprisonment at Beechworth‘s minimum security prison on Flat Rock Road, when he attempted to escape sometime between 7:30 and 10am on Thursday morning.

Acting Sergeant Brylie Iskov said the man had been spotted driving a stolen vehicle and pursued by police members, ultimately intercepting the accused near Glenrowan‘s southbound BP and McDonald‘s.

He was subsequently charged with escape and a number of theft and driving matters.

New Saluting the Service memorial to be unveiled THE public is invited to the unveiling of a new ‘Saluting the Service‘ memorial at the Wangaratta Cenotaph with a ceremony commencing at 11am on Thursday.

It will commemorate all military forces men and women who served post–1945, including those in peace keeping missions.

Some of the conflicts involved service in Korea, Malaya, Indonesia, and Vietnam.

For more information about the service to be held at the corner of Ovens and Docker streets Wangaratta call Liz Rouse Salmon on 0438 573 357.

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Jury out on specialist court Decision on familyy violence court location still p pending, g, with Wangaratta g well in the mix AN operational specialist family violence court at Shepparton may yet remain the closest outlet for the North East, despite community-driven plans to establish a headquarters court in Wangaratta.

Wangaratta-based state MP Tania Maxwell last month met with local stakeholders to investigate the impacts of family violence throughout the region, with each of Wangaratta, Benalla and Wodonga local government areas (LGAs) recording rates more than 50pc higher than the state average.

An advisory group was subsequently established, featuring representatives from Wodonga, Indigo and Wangaratta councils, as well as women’s health advocacy groups and local legal services.

A cost proposal was put to State Government a fortnight ago, indicating $29.5m would be required to aid the renovation and training of specialist staff at a dedicated court in the region, which would in theory become the 14th operational specialist court in the state

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if greenlit between 2023 and 2026.

The 2016 Royal Commission into Family Violence recommended 13 headquarter courts be established throughout the state in order to manage rising domestic violence rates, with Shepparton the first to be formally opened in 2019.

A Victorian Government spokesperson said family violence had been a long-term focus of the incumbent government, but stopped short of promising the further expansion of specialist court facilities for the Wangaratta region.

“We are working to protect victims of violence and hold perpetrators to account with unprecedented investment to end family violence,” the spokesperson said.

“We meet regularly with those in the sector to discuss and understand what they need to keep people

BIG PLANS: Wangaratta-based state MP Tania Maxwell last month presented a cost proposal for a specialist family violence court to be established in Wangaratta. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling safe and change behaviours around family violence.

“We’ve invested more than $3.7b towards implementing the recommendations made by the landmark

Royal Commission into Family Violence.

“Following the statewide rollout of specialist family violence courts (SFVCs) all regions in Victoria will

have a headquarter SFVC to provide support for their respective region.

“In the North East, the relevant SFVC is Shepparton.”

Attorney-general Jaclyn

Symes outlined her desire to implement specialist services at all magistrates courts across the state during questioning in parliament in late-September, but admitted she was “confined by the reality of what you can deliver in government”.

Specialist courts include separate entrances and exits, registry counters and safe waiting areas, and often work in conjunction with local magistrates’ courts to ensure trained magistrates are available at Wodonga and Wangaratta courts, according to the spokesperson.

Services such as Hume Riverina Community Legal Service (HRCLS), the Orange Door and the Centre against Violence (CAV) also provide significant support to victim surivors of family violence, however, both HRCLS and CAV admitted they had faced difficulty in meeting demand, subsequently joining the advisory panel.

Parliamentary operations are currently suspended ahead the November 26 election, with Ms Maxwell outlining her desire to further discuss the plans ahead of next year’s state budget.

Perth to Sydney rally makes Wangaratta pitstop

By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN OVENS Street experienced a chorus of revving engines Friday morning, as 66 period rally cars from the 60s made their way out of the Gateway Hotel to continue the Perth to Sydney rally.

The rally was a tribute to the original Australian leg of the London to Sydney rally in 1968, which covered 16,694 km through Europe, Asia and Australia.

Some of those original cars made their appearance in this rally, with a few bearing their original drivers.

Event coordinator Laurie Mason said drivers had been blessed to come across exceptional places along the journey.

“It’s all about the grassroots, allowing members to bring their families and do such an iconic event together,” he said.

“We’ve driven on some special roads and some of these people will never forget it.”

Mr Mason said the rally started with 74 cars but lost eight along the way, with the cars showing similar attrition to the original rally in 1968.

Drivers made their way from Wangaratta to Lakes Entrance on Friday and were scheduled to have completed the rally to Sydney yesterday.

IN THEIR ELEMENT: George Bevan and Greig Carroll are ready to get on the road.

GATHER AROUND: A fleet of cars rallied around the Gateway Hotel Friday morning as they readied for their journey to Lakes Entrance.

PHOTOS: Bailey Zimmermann

RED ROCKET: This 1968 XR Falcon was having minor brake issues on MacKay Street on Friday morning, but was ready to go by start time.

READY TO GO: The 1968 Hillman Hunter is the identical sister car to the original London to Sydney rally winner, the car was so popular it even inspired a toy figure replica.

RUNNING REPAIRS: Dylan Digney checking out what’s under the hood of the XR Falcon before its departure.

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Passenger admits intimidatory act

PEOPLE SUPPORTING PEOPLE: Grit and Resilience program coordinator Bek Nash–Webster, Lorraine Wisener, and Alison Winters welcome people to the new group.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

Connection, support, education for gender diverse families A SUPPORT group for parents, families, and carers of trans and gender diverse people has been formed in Wangaratta.

The Wangaratta LGBTQIA+ Family and Friends Support Group is a friendly and welcoming group that provides an opportunity for family or carers of LGBTQIA+ people to connect and share experiences with support from the Grit and Resilience Program and LINE Wangaratta.

“The Grit and Resilience Program are proud to be able to support this much–needed group for our community, and we encourage people to come along to the monthly meetings,” Grit and Resilience Program coordinator, Bek Nash– Webster, said.

Lorraine Wisener, who is a parent of a trans daughter, did not have anywhere to go other than Transfamily in Melbourne to get information and support.

“To have a local support group is very important,” Lorraine, who has become a member of the Family and Friends Support Group, said.

“We look forward to welcoming new members.”

The group meet in Wangaratta on the second Thursday of each month from 5.30pm, at varied locations, over a bite to eat.

The next get together will be on Thursday, November 10 at the Wangaratta Library and

will include an information session on LGBTQIA+ inclusive language facilitated by LINE Wangaratta.

If you would like more information, get in touch with the Grit and Resilience Program Team via gritandresilience@ wangaratta.vic.gov.au.

If this media article causes you any distress, please phone Lifeline on 13 11 14 or the Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467.

A LOCAL man has admitted his actions would have intimidated his ex–partner, after he leant out the window of a moving car and made rude gestures as other vehicles boxed the woman in on Tone Road.

Appearing via WebeX at Wangaratta Magistrates‘ Court from custody at Port Phillip Prison last week, where he is on remand for another matter, the accused pleaded guilty to breaching a family violence intervention order, despite initially denying he had been in the vehicle at the time of the offence.

Police prosecutor Acting Sergeant Stuart Pritchard said a female victim had been driving along Murphy Street around 11:45pm on June 14 last year, when three vehicles rounded the Faithfull Street roundabout and began following her vehicle towards Tone Road.

He said the woman had identified her ex–partner in the passenger seat of one of the vehicles, before the cars allegedly began driving slowly in front, beside and behind her car, with the accused man allegedly leaning out of the window of the lead car and raising a middle finger towards the woman.

The court heard the woman had quickly veered onto Handley Street and reported the matter to police.

Defence counsel Theo Chrisant said his client had denied being in the lead vehicle, but requested Magistrate Ian Watkins provide an indication of what a potential sentence may entail, due to having other criminal matters pending before the court.

“You‘ve got to be careful with dangling penalties in front of someone‘s nose when they say they‘ve got a defence,” Mr Watkins noted.

In entering a plea of guilty on behalf of his client, Mr Chrisant conceded his client‘s actions would have caused the victim genuine fear.

Mr Watkins convicted and imposed a fine of $650 on the accused, who is set to remain on remand.

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MAINTENANCE PROMISE: Shadow minister for roads Danny O‘Brien and Ovens Valley MP Tim McCurdy have backed the potential return of the Country Roads and Bridges Program.

McCurdy backs bridge funding CRUMBLING roads in the Ovens Valley are set to be revived under a $288m Nationals plan to re–establish the Country Roads and Bridges Program, according to incumbent Ovens Valley MP Tim McCurdy.

Under the plan, grants of up to $1.5m will be available to Victoria‘s 48 rural shires over the next term of government to fund restoration works across the state‘s road and bridge network.

“This program means motorists in the Ovens Valley will have smoother, safer roads after years of neglect

by Labor,” Mr McCurdy said.

He also acknowledged roads maintenance could often pose as a financial burden for regional councils, who often have more roads to maintain with less rate income.

“This additional $1.5m a year will provide a massive relief to local councils who have to maintain thousands of kilometres of roads, as well as bridges that were built almost a century ago,” he said.

“The Andrews Labor Government axed the successful program and didn‘t replace it, resulting in the dire road

situation we are now in.

“The extra certainty and funding means that council can afford to do a bit more than patching up the road for a few weeks – it also means that they can plan for long–term maintenance.

“It also helps alleviate the capital costs faced by councils, placing downward pressure on rates.

“Labor ignored country Victorians in 2014 when it axed the $160m Country Roads and Bridges Program – rural and regional Victoria can‘t afford four years of Labor.”

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Let Merriwa Park remain a safe retreat MERRIWA Park is probably one of, if not, the most aesthetically pleasing parks in Wangaratta with its unique sunken aspect off Ryley Street and its grand, old gumtrees that stand tall over the picnic area.

It attracts thousands of visitors every year and has been identified as an ideal location for events like the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and other music concerts which have been held there.

Following an incident where a large gumtree came crashing down on September 30, it has renewed fears that the picnic area and wider landscape of the park is unsafe for users.

Council is investigating the health of the trees in the park and continues to tape off a zone until such a time the trees are deemed safe.

Calls have been made to council for all the trees to be replaced with species that have deeper root systems.

Unfortunately, if there is any doubt about the health and safety of park users, then Mr Allen is right, and the trees have to be removed.

If a person or a family was killed by a falling tree in the park the outcome would be horrendous.

Authorities have to do everything in their power to prevent these types of incidents if the threat is real.

It would be better to deal with the sight of immature trees in the park for a period of time instead of remembering ‘that’s the area in the park where that person was killed’, every time you go there for a family picnic.

People have to be aware there is always a risk that a gumtree can fall especially after the climatic conditions we’ve been experiencing.

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Honouring the state’s veteran community ALL Victorians have an opportunity to honour and remember the brave Australians who have served in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations on Remembrance Day – Friday, November 11.

Everyone can observe a minute‘s silence wherever they are at 11am on the day – a tradition that marks the moment on November 11, 1918 when the guns fell silent on the Western Front at the end of the First World War, the first moment of peace in four years.

The annual Remembrance Day Service will be held at the Shrine of Remembrance on November 11 from 10.30am, and it will be live–streamed via the shrine‘s web page, Facebook and YouTube channels.

Returned and Services League sub– branches will also host local services across Victoria.

Veterans, war widows and current defence members can travel for free on public transport to these services, including on V–Line.

To claim free travel, they will simply need to be wearing a uniform or service medals or show a returned from active service or war widows badge or present their Department of Veterans‘ Affairs gold or white card, or category V Victorian public transport concession card.

Free public transport is also open to school students, Scouts, Guides, Australian Defence Force cadets and band members in uniform.

Victorians can show support for the veteran community by buying and wearing a poppy through RSL‘s Poppy Appeal in the lead up to Remembrance Day. For more than 100 years, the Poppy Appeal has raised funds used by RSL to support Australian veterans and their families when they need it.

Poppies are available for purchase at local RSLs, participating Woolworths and Officeworks stores and from volunteers in the local community. To donate to the Poppy Appeal online or learn more, visit poppyappeal.com.au.

Shaun Leane, Minister for Veterans

Spring Carnival has run its race PLUMMETING track attendances, record–low TV ratings and a celebrity drought at this year‘s Melbourne Cup Carnival have revealed an inconvenient

Are you concerned about the expensive promises made by both Labor and the Coalition ahead of the state election?

BIG PRIZE UP FOR GRABS CORRECTION: This photo appeared on page 2 in the Chronicle on Friday, October 28 with the caption: Simone Nolan (Art Gallery director), Cynthia Brown, Jude Brown, John Brown (Kyamba Foundation board members), and Cr Dean Rees in front of last year’s winning textile art by Gillian Bencke. The story announced the increased prizemoney to $40,000 for the winner of the Contemporary Textile Award in 2023. The caption should have read June Brown instead of Jude Brown. The Chronicle apologises for the error.

PHOTO: Bailey Zimmermann truth for the racing industry: horse racing is out of fashion with celebrities and the community alike who will no longer turn a blind eye to its death toll and cruelty.

The sharp decline in crowds at Flemington saw only 45,000 attend Oaks Day, which once surpassed Melbourne Cup day itself in attendances and was spruiked as the carnival‘s day of fashion. This was a significant drop from the pre–Covid 2019 crowd of 57,296 and the lowest Oaks Day attendance since 1986.

Overall, there has been a drop in attendance of around 10 per cent to all the major race days of the Spring Carnival since the Caulfield Cup. The Melbourne Cup is now a cruel reminder to the public of the seven racehorses that died during the race over the past decade.

The public also now knows of the horrific fate that lies ahead for many racehorses who are injured or not deemed profitable and will be prematurely killed out of expediency.

No major celebrity in 2022 wants to align themselves with animal cruelty and that is what the horse racing industry now represents.

While the racing industry might attempt to blame the weather for this year‘s dismal crowds, the Melbourne Cup‘s television

ratings also nosedived this year drawing the lowest viewership since records began 20 years ago.

The huge success of Nup To The Cup events across Australia this week has shown that Australians can still celebrate on the day without having to condone a so–called sport that kills animals.

We are more enlightened as a society these days than to celebrate cruelty out of tradition.

Elio Celotto, Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses

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Putting urban, rural readers on the same page BRINGING attention to rural and regional issues is a key motivator for Western Australian author Fleur McDonald, who will visit Wangaratta this month.

“I usually try to choose something which is topical in rural areas to include in my books,” she said.

“I feel I’m in a privileged position to have city and urban readers who I can take into a fictional story, but also give them an understanding of the rural world.”

Fleur’s visit to Wangaratta on Friday, November 18 is timed to coincide with the release of her 20th novel, ‘Broad River Station’.

It comes 12 years after her first book, ‘Red Dust’, was published and began developing the loyal following Fleur’s books continue to enjoy.

‘Broad River Station’ tells the story of newly-graduated constable Mia, who is assigned to the small country town of Broad River. As certain as she is about her ability to do the job, on day one she is already in conflict with colleagues who believe ‘women shouldn’t be coppers’.

It takes the shine off coming home, where her grandmother,

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Clara, is in the early stages of dementia. Mia is accustomed to their conversations often not quite making sense, but when Clara gives Mia a mysterious key and hints of veiled family secrets, Mia is not sure what she should believe.

In the midst of all this, a local child goes missing and Mia is confined to barracks. When Detective Dave Burrows realises she has skills that could be put to use, Mia’s career takes a new turn, and she must decide down which road to walk.

Fleur said she had always loved playing with words.

“Most authors hate editing, but I really love it, because most of the hard work is done, it’s just polishing,” she said.

“I’ve always written in some form. My two children’s books emerged from a creative writing course I did. Even now, though - 20 books in - I keep thinking someone will get hold of me and tell me I can’t actually write,” she said.

“Writing is my full-time job, but I also own land; I have two farms, one in Esperance, and 7500 acres north of Perth. I also work a day a week with the Esperance Agricultural Society, which gives me a great chance to be out and talking to people.”

Fleur is looking forward to her visit to the North East, on a tour which has been two years in the planning due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Supported by Edgars Books and News, she will be at the Wangaratta Library on Friday, November 18 from 2pm.

To book, visit www. wangaratta.vic.gov.au/ Residents/Events/Meet-theAuthor-Fleur-McDonald or contact the library on 5721 2366.

• If you would like to win the copy of ‘Broad River Station’ we have to give away, simply be the first to email skerwin@nemedia. com.au and provide us with your contact details.

RURAL FOCUS: Author Fleur McDonald will visit Wangaratta this month to talk about her 20th novel, ‘Broad River Station’.

PHOTO: Rosie Henderson

Show time at cheshunt cinema

BY ANITA McPHERSON amcpherson@ nemedia.com.au

THE Cheshunt Hall will be transformed into a cinema when a new initiative by King Valley Arts is launched at the community hub tomorrow night.

Supported by the Rural City of Wangaratta, King Valley Arts (KVA) is forming a film club which will explore the wonderful world of film as it was made to be viewed - on the big screen with surround sound in front of an audience - showcasing the best of film to the local community.

King Valley Arts committee member Anita Torrance said the idea came to her during the cold of winter and in the wake of COVID, when everyone had been confined to their homes.

She said she thought it would be great to have an event which would bring people out on a cold night to enjoy a film together.

“All we did during lockdowns was probably watch films at home and I thought - wouldn’t it be great to watch good films the way they were supposed to be viewed?” she said.

“I’m hoping we’ll get a good, re-occurring membership base so people can start to feel comfortable about watching and then discussing films together.”

While Anita hopes to eventually introduce documentaries, educational films and world movies, she’s keen to get a feel for what the audience wants

OPENING NIGHT: The King Valley Arts Film Club will be launched at the Cheshunt Hall tomorrow night and everyone is invited, with hall president Lyn Lewis and KVA’s Anita Torrance installing the new sign.

PHOTO: Anita McPherson to see, so is starting with a Hitchcock classic people seemed interested in.

“I wanted to screen classics and the kind of movies you wouldn’t normally see at commercial cinemas, or be able to access here in the valley,” she said.

The KVA has become a member of the Australian Film Society Federation (AFSF) which allows access to film screening rights from most studios and distributors at a significantly reduced rate, meaning it will be able to offer a diversity of films over the year.

While the film club will screen six films a year, on the second Tuesday night, bi-monthly at the Cheshunt Hall, the launch is open to everyone to simply come along and give it a try.

If you like the idea, film club annual membership is $40 per person, which entitles that person to attend any or all of the six films per year, and to bring a non-member to one of those screenings.

A community grant of $5000 from the Rural City of Wangaratta allowed KVA to purchase a ‘state of the

art’ projector and mobile screen, which Anita said could also be shared by other community groups and venues.

She said groups like Sustainable King Valley and King Basin Landcare also screen educational and special interest films from time and time and will benefit from the equipment.

“Council has been really helpful and totally on board with it - they thought it was a good way to get the community together,” she said.

“It’s awesome for King Valley Arts as it’s another

way we can share different artistic mediums and help enrich arts culture in the community, with not just the art show, but live theatre and now a film arm too and people of all ages enjoy films.”

The Film Club will be bimonthly for a year to gauge interest in the hope it will become sustainable going forward, with membership covering costs such as the hire of the hall and ongoing film rights.

Anita said the club was also thrilled to have had a six speaker surround sound

system donated to them to really enhance the experience.

The launch event will be held on Tuesday, November 8 with doors open at 7pm before a screening of the Alfred Hitchcock’s classic Rear Window starts at 7.30pm, and all are welcome to give it a go.

There will be traditional fresh popcorn for sale (byo snacks and drinks) with tea and coffee provided, and those attending are also welcome to bring their own beanbag or cushions for comfort.

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Quirky creatures arrive at Benalla Art Gallery Across the arts LOCAL artist Juliet Ferguson is presenting a selection of charmingly naïve ceramic animals in the Benalla Art Gallery shop throughout November, in the exhibition Art of the Earth.

Juliet Ferguson said she has been making pottery for years although with long breaks in between.

She said she started again during the world gliding competitions a few years ago after inadvertently coming across the Broken River Potters in one of the huts at the aerodrome.

“I did belong to this group about 25 years ago when they worked in the Benalla Art Gallery,” she said.

“I love working with clay

COLOURFUL CHARACTERS: The collection of ceramic animals includes Large Green Tortoise 2022, ceramic, Juliet Ferguson. and love its versatility and the infinite possibilities of form and texture as well as the infinite number of glazes and combinations of glaze.

“Some pottery is pit fired and some fired in the wood heater at home, and some made with clay from our dam which is the

colour of the red earth of Dookie.

“I have worked on the wheel in the past making functional ware but now prefer hand building rough representations of animals and birds.

“My main interest is in wildlife in all forms and I am very disturbed about

our contribution to the destruction of the planet’s animals and ecosystems.”

Benalla Art Gallery Director, Eric Nash said each animal was incredibly expressive - with personality which he’s sure will charm visitors.

“The selection of works also show the diversity of Ferguson’s technical ability, including varied glazes, the use of different clays including some sourced from her Dookie property, and a range of firing techniques,” he said.

In January, Benalla Art Gallery announced a process for artists of the region to apply for rotational, monthly exhibitions in the Gallery Shop glass cabinets; the program designed to better promote and support local and regional creative practices.

Artistic expression in full flight

By SIMONE KERWIN A SCULPTURE completed by a Wangaratta resident during COVID-19 lockdown has taken out the 2022 Arts Mansfield ‘Median to Rare’ sculpture exhibition.

Michael Chambeyron’s striking piece, ‘The Eagle Has Landed’, captured the imaginations of many attending the exhibition, to win the $2000 first prize by popular vote.

The October 29 show was to have been held on the median strip opposite Mansfield’s post office, but shifted to the drier surrounds of the Delatite Hotel amid wet conditions.

While Michael had considered withdrawing from the competition due to pouring rain on the day, he was glad he made the trip to Mansfield.

“It was a big surprise - I certainly didn’t expect it,” he said.

The 66cm high, 127cm wide, 14kg eagle proved a handy project during Michael’s spare time in lockdown.

“While on a morning walk, I spotted an old iron bark tree that had been felled due to white ant damage.

The white ants had honeycombed the inside of the stump, and I could see that it might make an eagle,” he said.

ON EAGLE’S WINGS: Wangaratta’s Michael Chambeyron with his sculpture, ‘The Eagle Has Landed’, which took out the Arts Mansfield ‘Median to Rare’ sculpture exhibition. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling Michael said the sculpture involved about 40 hours’ work, as he assembled pieces with glue and sprayed it with a clear lacquer.

The one-off piece was a departure from his usual medium of oil painting, but he enjoyed creating the ea-

gle, which now occupies a space at his Wangaratta home.

Runner-up in the ‘Median to Rare’ competition, which attracted 22 sculptures, was Colin Robson with his ‘Bush Plumbin’ piece, while Edwin Morphett took out the youth award.

Rain records tumble in October THE month of October was the wettest on record at many places nor only in Victoria but also in NSW and Tasmania and at few places in QLD and SA. In NE Victoria, Rutherglen with 183mms had it’s wettest October on record in 110 years of records, the previous wettest October was179mms in 2010.

Wangaratta received 184mms making this the wettest October for 118 years when 187mms fell in October 1894.

Other very wet Octobers in Wangaratta were in 1917, 1934, 1973, 1975 and 1993.

Benalla received 195mms, the wettest for October since 1993 when 239mms fell.

Maximum temperatures during October were generally two to three degrees below normal in Victoria and in most of NSW. Daytime maximum temperatures were the lowest since 2016 in NE Victoria, however, the mean minimum temperatures for October at Wangaratta of 9.9 degrees and at Benalla of 9.7 degrees and at Rutherglen of 9.1 degrees were all about three degrees above the October normal and the warmest since 1963.

This sounds surprising because August to December 1963 had warmer than normal maximum temperatures and rainfalls closer to average.

The well above normal minimums during October were mainly due to high number of rain days.

There were 19 days of rain at Wangaratta a record high for October in 130 years. Lake Eildon had its wettest ever month with 234.8mms in this October and there was only 124 hours of sunshine.

At the end of October a very deep low pressure passed across Tasmania bringing variable rainfalls to Victoria but heavier falls in the Central West of NSW where Coonabarabran recorded 81.7mms on November 1 and this was the town’s wettest November day since 88mms in 1950.

The central pressure of this deep low was 960 mbs just south of Tasmania and at Melbourne the barometer reading of 988 mbs was the lowest in October since 987 mbs in 1962 and 983 mbs in 1948 and 1863.

The old records for 1863 and

WHAT’S UP WITH THE WEATHER?

By Peter Nelson, Retired CSIRO climatologist 1948 from an old folder did show a lot of storm activity in both Victoria and Tasmania.

A very cold blast behind this very deep low on November 1 gave many places one of their coldest November days on record.

The maximum temperature at Wangaratta of 11.6 degrees was the coldest for November since 10.7 in 1971.

Rutherglen with only 10.9 degrees had its coldest November day since 1953.

Benalla and Yarrawonga both had their coldest November day on record.

Orbost also had its coldest November day in 83 years of records.

So far this Spring the highest temperature has reached only 27.5 degrees and, despite warmer days next week, the highest temperature this month may not reach 30 degrees for the first time since 1992 and before that in 1971 and 1960.

All three 1960, 1971 and 1992 saw heavy rain second and third weeks of November.

The City of Melbourne has had 149mms , it’s wettest October since 1975 and on top of 110mms in October last year it was only the third time in the last 182 years that over 100mms had fallen in successive Octobers.

These were in 1863 and 1864 and again in 1869 and 1870.

Echuca which has had its wettest October with 159mms in 163 years of records and Deniliquin with 187mms also had its wettest ever October in 164 years of records.

Deniliquin also had high rainfalls in October of 1863 and 1870.

The recent floods at Echuca were almost at the highest flood peak of 1870.

The summer of 1870 -71 was very wet in Victoria.

Canberra with 166mms for October had its wettest October in 83 years, the previous wettest October was 161mms in 1976.

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High school class of 1972 ready to celebrate 50 year reunion

BY RHONDA DIFFEY

I

T has been 50 years since the Wangaratta High School (WHS) year 7 class of 67 completed their HSC Year 12 in 1972.

It certainly does not seem this long, and it is hard to tell when listening to the voices of former class mates that we have changed at all.

But in life change happens, we grow older, we become wiser and finally we have reached a time when many can retire and pursue lifelong dreams.

In recalling our schooldays during the late 1960s and early 1970s, it was a very different environment to school experiences today.

Our first experience of WHS was as nervous 11 year-old former 6th grade students, many from small country schools where there were only 20 students in the entire school.

WHS was a large over crowded school with over 1300 students, on arrival by bus or bicycle, we assembled on the hockey field in front of the school (this was before the assembly hall was built).

An austere head teacher, Miss Harris, welcomed us to the school and we were allocated to year 7 forms with up to 35 to 37 students in each form.

Country students from a single room school, often found it a daunting task to make new friends, not get lost in the endless school corridors and to become organised with the continuous homework and tests expected by teachers.

But somehow we all seemed to survive this initial ordeal.

The locker bays were an experience of mayhem and chaos.

The classroom corridors were lined on both sides with lockers - three lockers high with space underneath for schoolbags.

Students jostled to reach their lockers, especially in the mornings after the class warning bell, and at the end of the school day.

There was detention for class latecomers.

We all wished to have a top locker as those with lockers below often coped with books, unwashed sports uniforms, Volley runners, straw hats and winter berets, rotting fruit or lunches falling onto them from the lockers above when opened.

The locker key and chain was attached to the buttons on shirts, dresses or sewn into pockets and twirling locker keys was a particularly popular pastime of the boys.

This was a time of profound societal change, many traditions were challenged as youth finally felt they had a voice and power to upend

CLASS OF 72: WHS Year 12 class of 1972 will be having their 50 year reunion this weekend.

Below: WHS staff gather for their annual photo in 1972.

WHS reunion weekend schedule WE started our secondary school experience in 1967 but for many it was the matriculation year of 1972 that we remember more clearly.

Please come along if you left prior to year 12 but shared our education journey during these six years.

Saturday, November 12: We have made a group booking for: Dinner at the Town ‘N Country Tavern, Cnr Greta Rd and Mason St, Wangaratta, 03 5722 1788 Commencing at 6.30 to 7pm.

This will be a casual get together where we order and purchase our dinner from the Tavern‘s menu.

If you have special dietary requirements please contact the Tavern. conventional society.

School uniform was one of those areas.

The wearing of school uniform was rigidly enforced by head teachers.

Each Monday the weekly assembly would check compliance by girls in wearing the grey checked dress with a straw hat in summer and navy tunics and ties with beret in winter.

These were required to be worn at the prescribed length of four inches above the knee when kneeling.

The boys wore grey shirt and short shorts in summer and long grey flannel pants

Photographs and school magazines from our years at Wang High will be on display, but please bring any memorabilia to help refresh our memories of our school days.

If attending the dinner please confirm with Rhonda or Ray. Sunday, November 13: Picnic lunch at King George Gardens, Ovens St Wangaratta.

Commencing at 12.30pm. Bring your own chair, food and drinks.

If weather is inclement please contact Rhonda or Ray as we hope to be able to use and adjacent hall if required.

Any inquiries can be directed to: Ray Withers : ray.withers@anu.edu.au or Rhonda Diffey: tdiffey@bigpond.net.au, or Phone No 03 5721 3095 or 0478 334 402.

in winter.

Students, however, challenged this rule, as very short miniskirts were fashionable at this time, therefore we wore tight belts and hitched the excess uniform length up until we showed a ‘good amount of leg’, only loosening and letting the uniform length fall for assemblies.

During weekly assemblies we all had to kneel on the hockey field while this was measured. uring 1967, 68 in particular, there was a fashion craze of ‘witches britches’,

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colourful lacy pants that came halfway down the leg above the knee.

Despite many detentions, some girls continued wearing witches britches in summer and winter.

Other checks included that the straw boater hat was straight and not flattened like a pancake, socks did not have patterns, only the correct footwear to be worn and absolutely no nail polish, which had to be removed by a scrubbing brush at lunchtime until nails were clear.

It was during this time that we all grew long hair,

usually parted in the middle until by 1972 the popular hair length for all students, irrespective of gender, was past shoulder length, with head bands to keep hair out of the eyes when playing sport.

More adventurous girls would use the purple magic Silver White or pink drops to add colour streaks to their hair.

Heavy rock music was played at lunchtime classroom discos with Led Zepplin, Rolling Stones, Deep Purple, Creedance Clearwater Revival, Stevie Wright, Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs, Sherbet and many others booming out of someone’s record player.

There were several school rock groups that also practiced in classrooms during lunch times.

Australian artists Russell Morris song ‘The Real Thing’ and Doug Parkinson ‘Dear Prudence’ were particularly popular.

Also during this time the Cathedral in Wangaratta featured rock mass performances, which I believe may have included a performance by John English.

There were also Australian rock bands performing at Wangaratta Town Hall including Sherbet, and a new band AC/DC I think but I’m unsure.

The Woodstock Festival in the USA in 1969 featured artists including Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, Mama Cass and Janis Joplin who influenced our music and fashion styles including the doodle designs we all drew on workbooks as well as the tie dyed t-shirts we wore on the weekends with jeans.

This also brought to our notice the contentious issue of the Vietnam War. Our class in particular had lengthy debates for and against Australia sending conscripts to Vietnam these were very heated and lengthy discussions.

We were the lucky ones because conscription was abolished in December 1972 by the Whitlam government just after we finished year 12.

It was also a time of change for classroom learning with many young teachers becoming more flexible in their approach.

One history teacher of Asian history in 1969 gave our class the experience of a re-enactment of battles in the Mao Tse Tung, Great March against the Chinese Nationalist Party.

This involved learning the history of this period, dividing into two sides, one wearing red ribbons and then re-enacting a battle using flour bombs on part of the schoolyard.

This was dimly viewed by the principal Mr Cullen at this time.

School visits to Mel-

bourne, staying at the People’s Palace to view year 11 play performances, biology excursions to Barwon Heads, all are fondly remembered by members of our grade. ompulsory sport was a consistent part of weekly school life.

Competition for places on school teams were keenly sought after and in our first year 7, interschool sport was played in Benalla with classes from the school travelling to Benalla in the red rattler carriages driven by a steam engine.

Many school hats flew out of the train windows that day as we excitedly hung out of the drop windows to enjoy the experience of steam train travel.

Food at the tuckshop at this time was inexpensive with a salad roll and carton of milk costing 20 cents.

Another lunch time treat was a ham or cheese roll filled with potato chips.

Sunnyboy frozen orange treats and icy poles kept us cool in summer as classrooms were not air-conditioned but if you were lucky had ceiling fans.

One of the important school groups initiated by members of the Class of 72 was the INSPECT group which investigated environmental issues in Wangaratta.

Students from all year levels joined this extra curricula group.

They were involved in testing the salt content of waterways downstream of manufacturing effluent entering waterways at this time, and research surveys of the types of rubbish dumped in the open Wangaratta tip.

This lead to the acknowledgement that a large quantity of the rubbish could be recycled and changed attitudes to the type of rubbish dumped.

In year 12 the usual end of year school pranks occurred.

Bicycles were hung by their handle bars from the top of tennis fences, water pistol fights, the science block steps dusted with touch powder which made a bang noise when walked on.

One student decided to advertise several teachers’ prize possessions for sale in the Chronicle.

This joke did not go down well and severe repercussions ensued.

There are many other memories that hopefully will be shared on the weekend.

This get-together was unfortunately arranged at short notice due to COVID uncertainty and ill health of some of our classmates, we apologise but hopefully we can plan another larger gettogether in coming years.

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‘Chop chop’ dealer hit with $3000 fine

A WESTMEADOWS man linked to the sale of illegal foreign-packaged cigarettes and nicotine vaping products in the rural city earlier this year has been slammed with a $3000 fine.

The 56-year-old faced Wangaratta Magistrates’ Court last week, pleading guilty to a number of state and commonwealth charges including negligently dealing with the proceeds of crime, possess tobacco

product and display cannabis water pipe.

Police raided the Murphy Street business of which the accused was an employee on April 14, uncovering more than 23,000 illegally packaged foreign cigarettes, 1372 nicotine vapes and more than 10kg of ‘chop chop’ loose leaf tobacco, as well as a number of cannabis ‘bongs’.

Eight members of the public attempted to enter the store during the raid, seven

Albury set to cash in on a legendary performer

By BELINDA HARRISON IN true Johnny Cash and June Carter style, the Get Rhythm tribute show to be performed by Joanne and Mark Caligiuri in Albury this month is a truly family affair where they travel together and are all very close.

The family band came together during COVID to create the new show and includes husband and wife duo Mark and Joanne, along with Mark’s sons Chris (double bass) and Lucas (drums) and Mark’s cousin Adam Prozzo (lead guitar).

Mark and Joanne have spent years creating and developing their show so it is as authentic to Johnny Cash and June Carter as possible and they have worked hard to keep the unique Johnny Cash sound.

Mark said they focus predominantly on the early works of the 1950s and 1960s and that the show is interactive, enthusiastic, energetic and entertaining.

The couple are looking forward to bringing their new show to audiences in the North East as they celebrate the life, love and music of Johnny Cash and June Carter and pay respect to one of the most loved musical couples of all time.

Get Rhythm - a tribute to Johnny Cash and June Carter is being held on Saturday, November 19 from 8pm at the Albury Entertainment Centre.

Tickets are on sale now at tickets.alburyentertainmentcentre.com.au/event/1123:2589/1123:5753/ or call the Albury Entertainment Centre on (02) 6043 5610.

PERFECT COUPLE: Husband and wife duo Mark and Joanne Caligiuri embody Johnny Cash and June Carter in their tribute shows.

of whom told police they were there to buy tobacco.

The products had all circumvented national tobacco taxation requirements.

The court heard the accused, who had travelled to the rural city for employment after losing his job as a security guard during COVID, had provided a no-comment interview when questioned by police.

A co-accused man who was also an employee of the

store was handed a similar fine in August.

Lawyer Ahmed Taha said his client had moved to Australia in 1996 and had limited criminal priors.

He implored Magistrate Ian Watkins impose a nonconviction, to allow the accused to re-apply for his security licence.

However, Mr Watkins noted the sheer distance the accused had travelled to be a part of the black-

market operation.

“The summary indicates a very sophisticated business,” he said.

“This was not an isolated incident or a spontaneous act on your part.

“If you intentionally involve yourself in an organised sale to subvert the laws of the commonwealth and the state, then maybe you shouldn’t be a security guard.”

Mr Watkins imposed a fine

of $3000 as well as additional court costs of more than $200, and ordered the destruction of all items seized.

It’s the third time in little more than a year an employee of the store has been sentenced by the court, after a 38-year-old Craigieburn man was handed a 12-month suspended jail term after pleading guilty to possession and sale charges of almost $50,000 in ‘chop chop’ tobacco products last September.

Local free spirit debuts as a leading lady

By BELINDA HARRISON JESSICA (Jess) Grant has been on stage since she was 15 when she performed in the chorus of Bye Bye Birdie at high school.

Since then, she has been in a number of well-known plays including A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Into the Woods and Mamma Mia and a few ‘off the cuff ’ plays including Girl in the Hood and Robin the Hood.

Jess’s next foray will see her take on the role of Corrie Bratter in the Wangaratta Players production of Neil Simon’s Barefoot in the Park, directed by Fiona Evans.

“This is my first production with the Wangaratta Players, however, I have worked with a couple of the members before in Benalla, where I have spent the last few years performing with the Benalla Theatre Company,” Jess said.

“It’s been an amazing experience so far as I have not only felt welcomed into the group, I get to work with wonderfully talented people - cast and crew.

“The energy is fantastic and everyone has been so supportive.

“This is my first lead role and everyone has made me feel like I’m worthy of the part - I still pinch myself on my way to rehearsals.”

Jess said that being involved in a theatre group is an excellent opportunity for young people and older people.

“Acting and being ready to be a bit out there helps

NEWLYWEDS: Jess Grant (pictured with leading man Shane Tomkins) is embracing her lead role as Corrie Bratter in Barefoot in the Park. with self-confidence, having fun with peers is good for the soul, you learn so many transferable skills and you get to meet great people and make new friends - what could be better,” Jess laughed.

“Performing has always been in my blood and I love the whole process from learning lines, meeting and working with new people, blocking, and playing a variety of characters.”

Jess’s character in the upcoming production - Corrie - is a free spirit and the play is at times hilarious, poignant and a whole lot of fun as Corrie and her new husband (a straight as an arrow lawyer) approach life’s challenges and adjust to married life.

“This particular character

has a lot of similarities to myself,” Jess said.

“Her bubbliness and crazy quirks are much like mine, but it was also an opportunity to show I could be a versatile actor as her shift in emotions and her sporadic behaviour make her a really fun and challenging character to play.

“I love creating and being a character as well as connecting to the audience and making them feel different emotions.

“It’s about bringing a fictional character to life, it’s a challenge but so rewarding.”

Jess said she is drawn to comedy and loves roles that are larger than life, but is really happy to just be on stage in any role, in any play - she loves being part of the story being told

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to the audience.

“I have dreamt of playing such characters as Alice from Alice in Wonderland, Cosette from Les Miserables and Audrey from Little Shop of Horrors and I would also love to do a stage adaptation of The Nightmare Before Christmas,” Jess said.

“I am so grateful for the opportunity I have been given for this role; I’m having a ball and am so thankful to the Wangaratta Players and to Fiona for allowing me to be part of something so wonderful.”

Barefoot in the Park will be held at the Stage Door, 4D Evans Street Wangaratta on November 18, 19, 20 and 25, 26 and 27.

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SOCIAL FOCUS

Pyle family reunion in Beechworth

RESIDENTS from across the North East, and further afield, descended on Beechworth last Sunday for the Pyle family reunion.

The event specifically helped celebrate the building of the family home at Baarmutha by George Pyle in 1912.

A similar gathering was held at the farm house in 2012 to celebrate the centenary, but the recent heavy rains necessitated having Sunday’s gathering at the Nicholas Hotel in Beechworth.

The Pyle family were pioneers in the Beechworth district, with Robert Joseph Pyle arriving in 1856.

His son George built the current house in 1912 and the fifth generation of the family now live there.

Milawa resident Doug Brockfield, whose mother was Alice Pyle, said George won the Tarrawingee Cup in 1929,

with a horse called Danny Dever.

“George bred horses and was a prominent entrant in local shows and the Melbourne Royal Show with horses and cattle, winning many prize ribbons,” he said.

“The cup had tarnished over the 93 years, so the family recently had it refurbished by a top class silversmith in Queensland.”

Mr Brockfield said five siblings of George, as well as his father, died in quick succession in 1889 when typhoid fever struck the district.

“After Robert Joseph died, his widow Catherine raised the remaining nine children on her own and lived for another 33 years,” he said.

“She was a tough, strong woman in all respects.

“The Pyle family have had a large footprint in the area for 160 years.”

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1) A CENTURY AGO: George Pyle and wife Maud, with their children (back, from left) Bob, Tom, (middle, from left) Alice (Lal), George holding Harry, Bill, and Charlie (front) pictured at the front of their Baarmutha home in 1922.

2) CATCHING UP: Enjoying the Pyle reunion at the Nicholas Hotel in Beechworth last Sunday were (from left) Terry Pyle (Eldorado), Ray Pyle (Everton) and Roger Pyle (Mt Beauty).

3) REUNITED: Sharing stories at the Pyle reunion were (from left) Carol Pyle (Wangaratta), Peter Wadley (Oxley), Kaye Wadley (nee Pyle) and Max Pyle (Wangaratta).

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4) HOME SWEET HOME: The Baarmutha home, built in 1912.

St Catherine’s get in the cup day spirit ST CATHERINE’S nursing home enjoyed Melbourne Cup Day celebrations with a luncheon on Monday in anticipation for the big race.

Residents brought along their best race day attire and enjoyed their hearty lunch in style.

PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling

GLASSES FULL: Letty Parker and Betty Evans enjoying each others company.

NICE HATS: Rita Perry, Reta Sheppard and Mona Smith getting ready for lunch.

A GOOD TIME: Maureen Bedford considering her options for lunch.

CHEERS: Edith Hall taking a liking to a quick refreshment.

WHAT DO WE HAVE HERE?: Eileen Crocket checking out the day’s menu.

BIG SMILES: Rex and Madge Hartwig looking ready for fashions on the field.

PICKING A WINNER: Kevin Hopkins going through the Melbourne Cup sweep.

LET’S SHAKE ON IT: Kevin Hopkins and Rita Nischwitz agree on a winner for the big race.

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RURAL NEWS

Local beef producers enjoy their moment in the sun

BY BAILEY ZIMMERMANN bzimmermann@ nemedia.com.au

A LITTLE bit of sun was enough on Friday to keep cattle prices strong at the Wangaratta Livestock Exchange monthly store cattle sale.

Nutrien Harcourt stock agent Daniel Fischer said market prices remained firm with the outlook into the new year equally positive.

“There were lots of restocking enquiries on the back of the sun coming out; a couple more days of that before the sale would have been appreciated, but you take what you can get,” he said.

The healthy yarding of close to 900 head saw heavy steers above 400kg range from $2350 to $2450, $2150 to $2350 for 300–400kg, and less than 300kg between $1600 and $2100.

“I think most vendors are very happy at the moment,” Mr Fischer said.

“On the back of the fantastic spring we‘ve been having and with the cooler

MARKET: Russell Tull from Yarrawonga basking in the sunshine at Friday‘s monthly store cattle sale at the Wangaratta saleyards.

PHOTO: Bailey Zimmerman conditions, we‘re looking at an extended spring season.

He said farm flood damage was very localised but from what has been experienced from the wet conditions so far, many paddocks would be water–logged and not producing usual pasture growth so cattle aren‘t doing

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as well as they could have been.

“Prime cattle are not getting the finish you would like and the feeder cattle are not gaining the weight as they normally could,” Mr Fischer said.

“We‘re all confident, however, the market will be

gaining strong momentum going into the weaner sales in the new year.

“There is only one more monthly cattle sale until then so there should be strong demand.”

He expected the strong showing at last year‘s weaner sales in Wangaratta to be

replicated next year.

The Corcoran Parker weaner sale will be held in the first week of January and the Blue Ribbon Weaner Sale presented by the combined agents will be at Wangaratta on February 1 and 3.

Russell Tull from Yarrawonga, who has a prop-

erty at Boorhaman, was one of many at the sale who was smiling with the warm, sunny conditions.

He had a pen of eight 9–11 month old Angus Belgian Blue cross vealers at an average weight of 334kg up for sale and was confident of a good price.

“Happy to see some sunshine now, we‘ve been waterlogged the last month or so, it just hasn‘t stopped raining,” Mr Tull said.

“The paddocks are fairly wet so we‘re looking for some sunshine and wind to air them out again.

“I think we‘re going to march into a pretty good spring now, the season is looking pretty healthy.

“I think we‘re probably in for a green Christmas the way it‘s going.

“Once these northern countries get back on track and get out of the floods, there‘s going to be a massive amount of feed around.”

Mr Tully had hoped to attract around $2000 for his cattle, so he was even happier when they sold for $2150 each.

Mr Tully had hoped to attract around $2000 for his cattle so was even happier when they sold for $2150 each.

TUESDAY 1ST NOVEMBER 2022

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AV PRICE

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Next Sale Tuesday 8th November 2022 1: NTR 2: AWN 3: CP 4: ELD

DEVASTATING: Boweya sheep farmer Doug James stands by one of the many trees that has fallen on his property due to saturated soil.

PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

Local farmers count cost of toppling flood-stressed trees

By KURT HICKLING FLOOD–stressed trees are falling in unusually high numbers and adding to the woes of landholders across the North East.

Ashley Fraser from the Victorian Farmers Federation said in his 25 years in the region he‘d never seen so many trees succumbing to saturated soils and causing damage as they topple over on farms.

“I‘ve had 50 to 60 trees down in the last week, it is incredible,” he said.

“Trees will continue to fall until the soils dry out and root systems strengthen.”

The flooding is not only seeing valuable shelter

trees in paddocks lost, but downed limbs and trunks are destroying fences and adding yet another cost for landholders.

Boweya sheep farmer Doug James said trees falling down in high numbers on his farming property are causing added expenses.

“We have lost 24 trees so far with some damage caused to fences and a number of trees remain uncertain due to sodden soils,” he said.

“Gum trees self–prune in the summer but because La Nina remains, gums have not had the chance to drop their leaves making the current state of these trees top heavy which is causing them

to drop with the weight versus soft soils.

“Trees are a source of shade for our sheep and used for a wind break so we hope we do not lose too many more.

“Unfortunately La Nina is posing a problem and we can only hope things dry out

by Christmas.

“Our trees are effected by our farming lifestyle but it too has an impact on the local birds and wildlife on the farm.

“Australian gums are tough and most are withstanding the conditions, however many are not which is heartbreaking as these trees that are dropping are perfectly healthy.”

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GREAT TO BE BACK THE Black Sorrows had the crowd up dancing at the Wangaratta High School on Friday night, as a new-look Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues returned to the city after an almost four year absence.

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$20m arts splurge

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Council calls for comment on Wangaratta Creative Precinct renewal works A $20 million Wangaratta Creative Precinct in the Ford and Ovens streets area is part of the latest plan by council to promote and grow its place in the state's cultural tourism market and create jobs.

One of the main components of the proposed development is a proposed new art gallery to be built behind the existing

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Ovens Street building and a new glazed wall system on the adjacent performing arts centre creating an ‘arts and activity hot-spot’.

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be a loss of 43 carpark spaces as a result of the proposed creative precinct development.

Council has released a business case and concept design report that offers three options for funding over 10 years, ranging from a one-time spend of $18.495m, a six-stage approach costing $19.999m, or a cheaper third option

that would only maintain existing infrastructure costing $2.298m.

Each option has varying levels of benefit, with the staged option expected to attract 162,478 visitors, accumulate a $28.227m annual cultural visitor spend, create about 132.2 equivalent full time jobs in the region, and generate a $10.556m total annual regional income.

If council decides to go with the staged approach, stage one is estimated to cost $1.528m, stage two $916k, stage three - $2.175m, stage four - $3.761m, stage five - $3.379m, and stage six - $8.237m.

The staged approach would include council cash of $4.57m, borrowings of $4.5m, government grants/ philanthropic funding of

$10.93m, equalling $20m.

One of the main components would be the transition of the two arts and cultural services - the Wangaratta Art Gallery (WAG) and the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre (WPACC) - as well as the relocation of visitor information services from Murphy Street.

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MEMBERS of the Northeast Radio Control Car Club gathered at Mitchell Avenue last Saturday to test their vehicles in competition.

New members are always welcome.

For more information contact president Matthew Johnson-Begg on 0467 974 305. f INTO HIS CARS: Gordon Flighty

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Country stacks up in VCE

A STUDENT’S ability to apply themselves during their schooling is a large part of how they perform in VCE, but there are many other factors that contribute their desired outcome such as getting into a university course of their choice.

Despite students dealing with adversity from the pandemic in 2020 and the touted country-city education divide, they performed reasonably well judging by the VCE study scores released by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCCA).

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Wangaratta students compare admirably

ting a slightly better percentage of 40+ scores at 3.6pc compared to Cathedral’s 3.3pc. skelly@ nemedia.com.au But while Wangaratta High School had a lesser meWangaratta’s three sec- dian study score at 26, it was ondary schools stack up well better than Galen and Cathewhen compared to others dral with a 40+ percentage of across the region and even 3.9. several metropolitan counAcross the region Goulterparts across the state. burn Valley Grammar School Galen Catholic College in Shepparton had a median and Cathedral College both 35 with 21.6pc achieving achieved a median study 40+, placing it 30th best in score of 29 with Galen get- Victoria.

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Beechworth Secondary College had a median study score of 29, but it was its 40+ score that was a standout with 13.7pc reaching the A grade figure.

Benalla P-12 College had a median study score of 26, with zero over 40+, while FCJ College Benalla had a strong median of 30 with 6pc of scores 40+.

Euroa Secondary College’s dux achieved one of the highest scores in the region with a 98.55 ATAR.

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Mansfield Secondary College had a median of 29 with 1.3pc of scores 40+.

Myrtleford P-12 College had a median of 28 with 3.9pc of scores 40+, while Marian College had a median of 28 with zero scores 40+.

Mount Beauty Secondary College had a median of 28, with 2.7pc of scores 40+.

Wodonga Senior Secondary College had a median score of 23, with 1.1pc of scores 40+, while Catholic

College Wodonga had a median of 29, with 3.2pc 40+.

Yarrawonga College P-12 was a median of 28 with 3.3pc of scores 40+.

The top three schools in Victoria were Bialik College in Hawthorn that had a median of 38 with 39.9pc of scores 40+, Mount Scopus Memorial College was next with 38 and 39.7pc, with Ballarat Clarendon College third with 38 and 38.4pc.

For the full results visit vcaa.vic.adu.au.

Wang Repair Café returns

c REVVED UP: Northeast Radio Control Club president Matthew Johnson-Begg works on his machine in the pits.

c HOT WHEELS: Teo Valle (9) from Peechelba raced for the first time in RC Touring Class.

THE Wang Repair Café will hold its next event tomorrow at Apex Park from 8am until 12pm.

The café will have some t-shirt rugs for sale as well as other items, and cash donations as well as donations of unwanted Christmas presents for them to sell would be appreciated, as the volunteer-run organisation seeks assistance to cover its operating costs and ensure its continuation.

Bring items in need of repair to the park tomorrow morning where volunteers will be on hand to help bring them back to life.

c FAST TRUCK: Talon Fullerton (14) from Wangaratta with his racing truck.

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(left) and Amy Henderson were celebrating

double degree in Arts and Public Policy with a major in third-world development at the Australian National University in Canberra.

“I was happy with my ATAR score even if I thought I could do better but it’s been a tough year,” Kayla said.

“It was difficult not having feedback from classmates because I didn’t know if I was doing okay or needed to improve.

“But, I got there in the end and am

looking forward to the next step.”

Amy, 18, will be doing occupational therapy at Deakin but hopes to branch into humanitarian work in third world countries.

“I had hoped for a higher ATAR but I didn’t need one, I’m pretty happy with how I went,” Amy said.

“Last year I really missed out on having the balance of sport and social aspects of school which really help me get through the study aspect.

their university offers yesterday.

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offers

“The offer I received was my first choice so I’m really happy with that.

“I’ll jump straight in this year I think because my initial plans to have a gap year and travel aren’t likely now.

“Eventually I want to go into allied health overseas and Kayla and I have always talked about collaborating; she’s more interested in the politics side and I’d do the health side so that could be cool.”

Musicians invited to orchestra meeting MUSICIANS interested in becoming part of a new regional orchestra being formed in Wangaratta will be meeting in the King George V Gardens on Sunday at 2.30pm.

A newly formed committee, involving local violinist Sally Ross, will be in attendance and the group welcomes other potential members to come along, particularly seeking violin and flute players, a percussionist and a conductor.

For more information visit the Wangaratta Arts Council on Facebook or come along to the meeting in the park on Sunday.

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Teens look to the future with uni

WANGARATTA High School year 12 graduates Kayla Fisher and Amy Henderson were among hundreds of local students, and tens of thousands around the state, who received their first round university offers yesterday.

The pair are both interested in humanitarian work and development, and were offered their first choice course at their chosen universities.

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Wangaratta & District Cricket Association 2022/23 season

SCOREBOARD

WANGARATTA MAGPIES DEF OVENS VALLEY UNITED

YARRAWONGA MULWALA DEF DELATITE

BENALLA BUSHRANGERS DEF BY CITY COLTS

ROVERS UNITED BRUCK DEF BEECHWORTH WANDERERS

WANGARATTA MAGPIES 1ST INNINGS C Matheson c S Phillips ....................................................5 F Ellis c J Newton b SB Piazza .........................................0 P Menon b SB Piazza ......................................................14 J Davies c F Jones b S Phillips .......................................38 J Wallace lbw b S Phillips...............................................17 N Pell b C Thomason .....................................................30 N Bonwick not out ..........................................................22 F Dent not out ...................................................................2 MD Gathercole dnb Z Guilfoyle dnb C Clement dnb Extras (nb 6, w 28, b 0, lb 4) ............................................38 Total................................................................6/166 (cc) Overs .............................................................................40.0 FOW: 14 (C Matheson) 15 (F Ellis) 43 (P Menon) 81 (J Wallace) 113 (J Davies) 154 (N Pell).

Bowling: C Thomason 3/0/1/18, SB Piazza/7/1/2/27, J Riley 2/0/0/10, F Jones/3/0/0/17, J Newton 8/0/0/26, S Phillips 8/2/2/20, M Vescio 5/0/0/21, T Thomason 4/0/1/23.

DELATITE 1ST INNINGS PM Scales lbw b R Bartlett ...............................................8 *MJ O’Loughlan c AT McMillan b M McCabe .................6 WC Christopher b B Kennedy........................................24 A Storer run out (R Bartlett) .............................................4 TG Dunstan c MT Casey b JR Irvine ................................4 LJ Scales c J Fraser b R Bartlett.....................................10 MW Stevenson b R Bartlett ..............................................0 TA Berry not out ..............................................................15 JC Kelleher dnb MB Burrows dnb +AP Storer b B Kennedy ...................................................7 MJ Clarke dnb Extras (nb 1, w 8, b 1, lb 2) ..............................................12 Total...................................................................8/90 (cc) Overs .............................................................................40.0 FOW: 17 (PM Scales) 20 (MJ O’Loughlan) 26 (A Storer) 34 (TG Dunstan) 53 (LJ Scales) 53 (MW Stevenson) 73 (WC Christopher) 90 (AP Storer).

Bowling: AT McMillan 8/2/0/16, J Bartlett 7/2/0/9, M McCabe 5/3/1/5, R Bartlett 8/2/3/18, JR Irvine 4/1/1/13, J Fraser 4/1/0/11, B Kennedy 4/0/2/15.

CITY COLTS 1ST INNINGS TM Nanson b T Webster .................................................50 JA Nanson c G Priest b CJ Brodie....................................4 T Schulze run out (LP Curtis, G Priest)..........................21 KM Braden not out .........................................................42 *+MA Giggins not out......................................................32 J Solimo dnb MJ Lister dnb TK Moore dnb NJ Crispin dnb AW Crispin dnb P Prasad dnb V Sharma dnb Extras (nb 0, w 8, b 0, lb 1) ................................................9 Total................................................................3/158 (cc) Overs .............................................................................40.0 FOW: 8 (JA Nanson) 75 (TM Nanson) 84 (T Schulze).

Bowling: CJ Brodie 8/0/1/28, LP Curtis 6/0/0/30, S Briggs 8/0/0/42, M Priest 8/1/0/29, T Webster 8/1/1/22, M Honman 2/0/0/6.

BEECHWORTH WANDERERS 1ST INNINGS K Surrey lbw b W O’Keefe ..............................................22 C Ellett b W O’Keefe ..........................................................4 *+B Surrey run out (L Whitten, GL Shantha) ...............10 D Cogger c GL Shantha b W O’Keefe ..............................0 C Fendyk c L Whitten b K Pienaar ...................................8 T Cogger lbw b M Winter ..................................................0 D Pool b K Pienaar ............................................................6 A Fendyk c GL Shantha b J Haddrick ...........................16 T De Silva b B Bartlett .......................................................0 R Worcester not out ..........................................................1 H Scalzo run out (M Winter, GL Shantha).......................4 D Fitzpatrick dnb Extras (nb 2, w 14, b 1, lb 3) ............................................20 Total................................................................................ 91 Overs .............................................................................39.3 FOW: 19 (C Ellett) 37 (K Surrey) 37 (D Cogger) 60 (B Surrey) 62 (C Fendyk) 64 (T Cogger) 72 (D Pool) 74 (T De Silva) 86 (A Fendyk) 91 (H Scalzo).

Bowling: PJ McNamara 5.3/2/0/8, B Bartlett 7/0/1/16, J Haddrick 6/2/1/16, W O’Keefe 5/1/3/14, J Wilson 5/1/0/17, K Pienaar 6/1/2/11, M Winter 5/1/1/5.

OVENS VALLEY UNITED 1ST INNINGS J Jones b C Clement.........................................................3 C Thomason b C Clement................................................1 S Phillips c N Bonwick b F Ellis ........................................8 J Newton c C Clement b F Ellis......................................25 M Vescio c F Dent b F Ellis ................................................4 DL Bursill b Z Guilfoyle ...................................................27 J Riley c C Matheson b Z Guilfoyle ..................................5 T Thomason c & b C Clement........................................11 *K Fitzpatrick b F Ellis .....................................................10 SB Piazza c J Davies b C Clement ...................................7 F Jones not out .................................................................0 Extras (nb 3, w 6, b 0, lb 2) ..............................................11 Total..............................................................................112 Overs .............................................................................39.2 FOW: 5 (J Jones) 6 (C Thomason) 30 (S Phillips) 41 (M Vescio) 46 (J Newton) 75 (J Riley) 80 (DL Bursill) 100 (K Fitzpatrick) 104 (T Thomason) 112 (SB Piazza).

Bowling: C Clement 7.2/1/4/17, MD Gathercole 3/0/0/5, P Menon 8/1/0/28, F Ellis 8/2/4/20, Z Guilfoyle 7.1/3/2/12, N Pell 6/0/0/28.

YARRAWONGA MULWALA 1ST INNINGS *+R Clarke c WC Christopher b MB Burrows................30 MT Casey not out ..........................................................104 J Fraser c TG Dunstan b MW Stevenson.......................22 J Bartlett c WC Christopher b MW Stevenson ...............0 K Archibald not out...........................................................1 B Kennedy dnb M McCabe dnb JR Irvine dnb AT McMillan dnb M Knight dnb R Bartlett dnb Extras (nb 1, w 25, b 0, lb 0) ............................................26 Total......................................................................... 3/182 Overs .............................................................................40.0 FOW: 99 (R Clarke) 165 (J Fraser) 175 (J Bartlett).

Bowling: LJ Scales 5/0/0/34, JC Kelleher 5/1/0/16, A Storer 8/1/0/20, PM Scales 4/0/0/13, MB Burrows 7/0/1/37, TA Berry 3/0/0/20, TG Dunstan 4/0/0/32, MW Stevenson 4/1/2/9.

RUNS THERE: Harrison O’Brien tucks one neatly around the corner and sets off for a run.

BENALLA BUSHRANGERS 1ST INNINGS M Honman lbw b NJ Crispin..........................................27 J Fullager c MA Giggins b MJ Lister ...............................46 J Carboon c P Prasad b AW Crispin ................................0 GA Hoysted c JA Nanson b MJ Lister ..............................7 J Priest c T Schulze b KM Braden ..................................11 *CJ Brodie c TK Moore b KM Braden ............................18 T Webster not out .............................................................3 S Briggs dnb +G Priest dnb M Priest dnb LP Curtis dnb Extras (nb 2, w 20, b 3, lb 7) ............................................32 Total................................................................6/144 (cc) Overs .............................................................................40.0 FOW: 74 (M Honman) 75 (J Carboon) 92 (GA Hoysted) 103 (J Fullager) 129 (J Priest) 144 (CJ Brodie).

Bowling: JA Nanson 5/0/0/11, V Sharma 3/0/0/18, KM Braden 8/1/2/31, NJ Crispin 6/0/1/27, AW Crispin 6/1/1/14, MJ Lister 8/2/2/16, P Prasad 4/1/0/17.

BLINDING PACE: Sam Patterson sends down a cracking delivery in a practice match.

PHOTOS: Melissa Beattie

ROVERS UNITED BRUCK 1ST INNINGS L Whitten c B Surrey b R Worcester ..............................19 K Pienaar c C Fendyk b K Surrey .....................................2 M Whitten lbw b K Surrey ................................................0 J O’Donohue c T De Silva b C Ellett ..............................13 *PJ McNamara b C Fendyk ............................................20 J Wilson b C Fendyk........................................................11 +GL Shantha lbw b R Worcester....................................10 B Bartlett b K Surrey .........................................................0 J Haddrick not out............................................................4 M Winter run out (C Ellett, B Surrey)...............................0 W O’Keefe c A Fendyk b D Fitzpatrick.............................1 Extras (nb 1, w 13, b 1, lb 2) ............................................17 Total................................................................................ 97 Overs .............................................................................38.0 FOW: 6 (K Pienaar) 7 (M Whitten) 30 (L Whitten) 52 (J O’Donohue) 76 (PJ McNamara) 79 (J Wilson) 80 (B Bartlett) 88 (GL Shantha) 89 (M Winter) 97 (W O’Keefe).

Bowling: K Surrey 8/0/3/13, T Cogger 5/1/0/13, D Cogger 3/0/0/9, R Worcester 5/0/2/14, D Fitzpatrick 6/1/1/15, C Ellett 3/0/1/16, C Fendyk 8/0/2/14.

IRON DEFENCE: Luke Jones keeps his elbows up and blocks out a good ball.

A RESERVE: Rutherglen United C.C. 77 K Schmidt 28 J House 3/12 TW Lovel 3/14 A Dishot 2/12 def by Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. 8/133(cc) B Hill 65 J Andison 3/19 D Simmons 2/20. Ovens Valley United C.C. 9/112(cc) J Rufford-Sharp 4/28 T Clayton 2/11 S Walton 2/14 def by Wangaratta / Magpies C.C. 1/199 L Hadden 102* RA Malcolm 75. City Colts C.C. drew Benalla Bushrangers C.C. B GRADE AND C GRADE CANCELLED, JUNIOR CRICKET CANCELLED.

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Wangaratta & District Cricket Association 2022/23 season

ROUND 4 REVIEW: Saturday, November 5

Magpies soar in opening clash

By NATHAN DE VRIES AT long last, the Wangaratta and District Cricket Association season is underway, and Wangaratta Magpies’ A grade squad started off well, taking a 54-run win over Ovens Valley United at Norm Minns Oval on Saturday.

Having been sent in to bat by the Tigers, the Magpies had trouble finding their feet in the middle.

After Cooper Matheson was dismissed in the third over for just five runs and Fraser Ellis departed for a duck, Pranav Menon (14), Jarryd Wallace (17) and skipper Jack Davies (38) steadied the ship.

The Magpies fought to 6/166 by the end of their 40 overs, with Davies happy with their first hitout of the season.

“We applied ourselves pretty well, we just had a few soft outs to start with,” he said.

“Once we got a few batters with time in the middle, we started to find our way a bit better and do the things that we wanted to do well.

“The middle order is quite solid and we’re pretty confident in our batting line up.

“We think it’s going to be someone’s day from number one to eight - we just rotated the strike nicely and the pitch got a lot flatter and played really well as the day went on, so it was pretty easy to bat on.

“We hit a lot of balls back to the bowler and fielders, especially later in the innings, so we definitely were looking for 180+ at one stage there, so there’s room for improvement but it was a solid hit-out from the boys.”

With a competitive total to

bowl to, the Magpies wasted no time getting stuck into the Ovens Valley top order.

Chris Clement picked up the Tigers’ openers for a total four runs, and as the Magpies’ tight bowling built the pressure, Fraser Ellis snagged two wickets of his own.

In trouble at 4/41, Ovens Valley had no answer with the bat despite solo efforts from Josh Newton (25) and Dylan Bursill (27).

Wickets continued to fall as runs were few and far between, with the Tigers bowled out for 112 with four deliveries remaining in the innings.

Chris Clement was the pick of the bowlers, picking up 4/17 from his 7.2 overs, while Ellis also impressed with 4/20 from eight overs.

Davies said he was happy with the performance.

“I think everyone was a bit underdone but it was great to get the win, I think we did most things we wanted to do pretty well, with a bit of room for improvement,” he said.

“We bowled excellently, I think, we only had a handful of extras.

“We couldn’t have asked for much more from our first 10 overs - we wanted to have two or three wickets, which we did, which was something we lacked last year.

We all bought into our plan and executed it well, it was really impressive.

“It was definitely a solid win to start the year, with little areas we can tweak and continue to improve on.”

The A reserve Magpies also picked up a handy win, with opening pair Lachlan Hadden (102*) and Ryan Malcolm (75) putting on 170 runs for the first wicket in response to the Tigers’ 112.

GUIDED: Magpies’ skipper Jack Davies eases the ball through the off-side in the Magpies’ win over Ovens Valley United.

PHOTOS: Melissa Beattie

LOFTED: Nick Pell tries to go aerial.

SO CLOSE: Cooper Matheson lets out a cry after the ball just beat the edge of the bat.

AROUND THE CORNER: Luke Whitten pulls one through leg side.

ONE THERE: Josh O‘Donohue and Luke Whitten scramble between the stumps in RUB‘s close win over Beechworth Wanderers.

PHOTOS: Melissa Beattie

Reigning premiers RUB win close bout ■

ON TARGET: Will O‘Keefe was the pick of the Hawks‘ bowlers, ending with figures of 3/14 for the day.

GREAT START: South African import Koot Pienaar had a better day with the ball than bat, with 2/11 and two runs to his name.

From back page “We were a little bit scratchy, it hasn’t been the best preparation over the last couple of weeks, so to get the win was the most important thing,” he said.

“We’re just focused on one game at a time - we’re not feeling any pressure at all, we’re just happy being back out there playing cricket, being out with our mates and enjoying ourselves.

“It’s been a long wait

over the last couple of weeks so we’re not having any expectations, we’re just mainly focussed on enjoying our cricket.

“Our big debutant Joel Haddrick and Will O’Keefe got us over the line at the end, which wasn’t quite according to plan.

“We started shaky with the bat and a few of us boys settled it through the middle there which got us over the line in the end which was lucky.

“It’s always good to come out of a win knowing we’ve still got stuff to improve on, but you still get the points.

“Everyone’s pretty happy we got the win, but we’ve still got a lot to work on to match it with the best sides.”

In other A grade matches, Wangaratta Magpies crushed Ovens Valley United, Yarrawonga Mulwala trounced Delatite, and City Colts took down Benalla Bushrangers.

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SPORT

IMPRESSIVE: Andrew Davison took out third place in the production light weight division at the Blokart World Championships in New Zealand.

PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling

FLYING: Blokarts can reach speeds of up to 75km/h.

Davison’s riding the wind to glory Beechworth’s B h h’ A Andrew d D Davison i scores b bronze at W World ld Bl Blokarting k i g Ch Championships pi hip iin N New Z Zealand l d BEECHWORTH’S Andrew Davison has returned from the Blokarting World Championships with a third place finish in the production light weight division.

The world championships were held at Feilding in New Zealand with 130 entries from many countries including Australia, France, Spain, England, Bermuda and Denmark.

High speeds and winds proved an entertaining spectacle over five days at Sanson near Palmerston.

Davison, who is commodore of the North East Windsport Club located at Springhurst, said it

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was a memorable week.

“It was a terrific week,” Davison said.

“One day there wasn’t enough wind to sail and another it was really strong so we all had a lot of trouble keeping the karts upright but the rest of the time we were able to race nicely.

“I went into the championships

O’Keefe makes Matildas debut against Korea LOCAL rising soccer star Poppy O’Keefe made her Matildas debut last Wednesday night.

The 14-year-old was named in the Junior Matildas side to face the Republic of Korea at Burleigh Heads FC, to kick-start what hopes to be only the beginning of her Matildas dream.

O’Keeffe helped Australia to a 1-1 draw in the second of their three-match series.

Playing off the main striker, O’Keeffe got herself into the game and had plenty of touches, keeping it simple and linking Australia’s midfield to the forward line.

The third and final game

of the series was played on Friday night.

“To find out I was playing was unbelievable,” O’Keeffe said.

“It was so exciting as well as a little bit nervewracking.

“Walking out with the team meant the world to me.

“The main differences from my club football were their physicality and strength on the ball, how fast and technical they were.”

YOUNG STAR: Poppy O’Keefe made her Matildas debutst week. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

just not wanting to finish last, I’ve been to Australian championships before and not done so well so it was a bit of a surprise to do as well as I did.”

Davison was one of seven Australians at the world championships and one of three from the North East Windsport Club.

The North East’s Mike Reid and Simon Percer also attended the championship.

“There were seven Australians there and we were actually the best represented country there,” Davison said.

“Bryn Wooding from Queensland won his division and Greg Devins from South Australia finished third in his so we had some success.”

Blokarts can reach speeds up to 75kph and, with no brakes, it’s a sport definitely not for the fainthearted.

“I just loved the speed,” Davison said.

“You can get up to 75kph and with no brakes it’s definitely exhilarating.

“When you start getting good you can lift wheels - it’s like motorsport when they drift around corners.

“The best part is it isn’t too expensive and you can take your kart out of the shed and be sailing in no time.”

Davison now has his eyes fixed on the Australian championships which will be held in Perth in February.

If you or someone you know is interested in the sport, commodore Davison can be contacted on 0429 139 474, or you can email NEWindsport@gmail.com.

The club can also be found on Facebook at https:/www.facebook. com/newindsportclub/.

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OH WHAT A FEELING! IT might only have been a practice match for the juniors but, after waiting for three weeks to play cricket this summer, under age players, just like their senior counterparts, were stoked to be out playing the game on the weekend. Pictured are (front, throwing up the ball) Luke Jones, with aerialists (from left) Harry Dean, Baxter McLeod, Sam Briggs, Blake Kantor and Jack Dean.

PHOTO: Mel Beattie

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IT was far from a fairy-tale victory for Rovers United Bruck’s A grade squad against Beechworth Wanderers at W.J. Findlay Oval, as the home side survived several collapses to take the win by a wicket.

After winning the toss and electing to bowl, the RUB pacemen kept their lines and lengths tight, with only 20 runs

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scored from the first 10 overs.

Will O’Keefe cashed in on the pressure, picking up the wickets of Beechworth opening pair Kayde Surrey and

Clancy Ellet cheaply, before Jeremy Wilson, Matt Winter and South African debutant Koot Pienaar all got among the wickets.

Beechworth were bowled out in the 39th over, with RUB staring down a total of 92 for victory.

Pienaar failed to fire with the bat in the run chase, dis-

missed for two runs, as the loss of wickets in the top order threatened a collapse.

After Matt Whitten only lasted three deliveries before being trapped LBW by Kayde Surrey, the middle order worked RUB back into the competition, with skipper Paddy McNamara’s 20-run knock putting the home side

just 15 runs from victory.

At 5/76 midway through the 24th over, disaster struck, with RUB losing 4/13 in a collapse which threatened to cost them the match.

With one wicket in hand and two runs to get, errant bowling from Beechworth came as a gift to RUB, with the winning runs coming

from a wide delivery.

Kayde Surrey was deadly with the ball, taking 3/13 from his eight overs.

McNamara said while he didn’t think his side was feeling pressure to perform, there were still aspects of the game they could heavily improve on.

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