AUSTRALIAN superstars Shepperd stopped by Wilder’s Bakery last Friday, ahead of their performance at the Carnival of Cups. To make the pitstop even more special the siblings were presented with a limited edition Shepperd’s Pie made by the local bakers.
By REBECCA HEWSON
MEMBER for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke, has welcomed an announcement of $50,000 in funding to support the important work of Margaret House Refuge in Young.
The funding, which was part of the latest Infrastructure Grants ClubGrants Category 3 program, will help cover the costs of essential renovations at the Refuge’s Rose Cottage.
“I am so glad to celebrate an important step in the development of Margaret House Refuge. This grant funding is one part of a larger project to help provide a secure and welcoming space for women, men, youth, and
families who are victims of domestic violence or who nd themselves homeless due to crisis,” Ms Cooke said.
“There is a lot of work still to be done, and this grant, combined with support from the Hilltops community through fundraising e orts, will provide for solar panels to be installed, along with renovations to update Rose Cottage for residents.
Cootamundra electorate.”
President of Margaret House Refuge, Anna Hayes, said the committee would be taking the opportunity to install solar panels to increase energy e ciency in the units, and to replace the kitchen in Rose Cottage, along with updates to the home to provide quality, comfortable and safe accommodation for residents.
$50,000 from the State Clubs Grants initiative to be able to help support women and children eeing from domestic violence or who nd themselves homeless due to crisis,” Ms Hayes said.
“With more than 356 people reaching out to Margaret House and Young Crisis Accommodation Centre over the last year alone, I will continue advocating for further funding to address the growing need for crisis accommodation across our
While the grant covers the majority of the renovation costs, Ms Hayes said community fundraising will help bridge the gap to complete works in a timely manner for residents at Margaret House Refuge.
The announcement comes just days before Paint the Hilltops Purple Day, on November 22, which seeks to raise awareness and support for those impacted by domestic violence.
improve and maintain the current facilities that MHR o er, it does not solve the massive issue that is facing our region with more crisis and temporary accommodation options desperately needed,” Ms Hayes said.
the dream of providing more accommodation for those in crisis, and thanked members of the Hilltops community for taking every opportunity to support the work of Margaret House Refuge.
“Margaret House Refuge are always striving to ful ll this need and are currently searching for funding to build 6 architecturally designed DA approved interactive units on a block of land purchased by MHR through fundraising and incredible community support.”
“The Committee at Margaret House Refuge are so pleased to be receiving
Ms Hayes said it was an important reminder of the work still needing to be done to provide urgent housing solutions for members of the Cootamundra community.
“Although we are so happy to be receiving this grant to
Ms Cooke said she looks forward to working with the volunteer-run committee as they work towards realising
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic or family violence, the Domestic Violence Line (NSW) can be reached on 1800 65 64 63. The national counselling service for sexual assault, domestic, and family violence can be reached on 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732.) The number for Lifeline is 13 11 14, with a dedicated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander crisis support line, 13YARN, available on 13 92 76.
There is nothing more certain to put a smile on a winemaker’s face than a shiny trophy.
And there were trophies and medals aplenty at this year’s Canberra and Region Wine Show, especially for winemakers and vignerons from the NSW Hilltops.
The judges at the Canberra and Region Wine Show awarded four Trophies to Hilltops GI wines, six Top Gold Medals, six Gold Medals and 17 Silver Medals.
In fact, almost 100 Hilltops GI wines were entered and the judging panel, led
by the chief judge Shanteh Wale, conjured an impressive medal strike rate of 60 percent for the Hilltops entries.
This year’s Canberra Show results continue to highlight the region’s impressive viticultural reputation according to Hilltops Wine President, James Bowman, proprietor of Barwang Wines.
“These accolades validate the commitment, skill, passion and innovative approach of Hilltops vignerons and other region’s winemakers, who increasingly seek out top quality
grapes from our cool vineyards,” James said.
“For such a small region to score six Top Gold awards ranging from aromatic white varieties and a mature sweet wine to the classic reds, notably cabernet sauvignon and shiraz, is a serious endorsement of our region’s strength and diversity and posts notice that the NSW Hilltops is one of Australia’s most exciting and versatile wine regions.”
The Hilltops is focused around the town of Young, where vines thrive on el-
evated rolling hills (approx. 500m) supported by red granitic loam soils, good water supplies and extended autumn seasons conjuring even ripening and flavour concentration.
The Hilltops GI Trophy winners include:
· Corang Estate Il Rosso 2023 – Best Sangiovese
· Freeman Dolcino 2013 –Best Sweet Wine
· Hungerford Hill Fishcage Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
– Best Cabernet Sauvignon & Peter Robertson Trophy
– Hilltops Wine of the Year 2024
Bryan Currie, winemaker at Hungerford Hill who also won Wine of the Year in 2022, is a strong advocate for the Hilltops wine region, both for its traditional red grapes – cabernet sauvignon and shiraz – and the emerging varieties like fiano, graciano and tempranillo.
“There is a pristine flavour intensity and balance in these grapes that need little winemaking intervention to show their delicious true character,” Bryan said.
“It’s such an inspiring region!”
Aside from the trophy-
winners Top Gold medals were awarded to three Hilltops GI wines:
• Centennial Vineyards 2022 Limited Release Hilltops Shiraz 2022
• Mada Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer Riesling 2023 (blend)
• Moppity Lock & Key Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Gold Medal wines included Ballinaclash Fiano 2024, Coppabella Procella Shiraz 2022, Hungerford Hill Sangiovese 2023 and Malbec 2023, Moppity Vineyards Block 4 Shiraz 2022 and Moppity Reserve Shiraz 2022.
A small but meaningful ceremony was held on Monday, November 11th, at Galong Cemetery to mark the blessing of its newly installed gates. This historic cemetery, among the earliest in New South Wales, has a rich legacy dating back to the 1820s when Edward “Ned” Ryan first provided a burial ground for his family and employees. Over time, it became a resting place for the Irish Catholic community, clergy, and religious figures before eventually transitioning to general administration under the Harden Shire Council.
The Friends of Galong Cemetery, formed in 1994 in response to concerns about the cemetery’s maintenance, have been dedi-
cated to preserving its heritage and dignity.
Their tireless work earned a National Trust award, highlighting their significant contribution to the site’s preservation. At Monday’s gathering, Father John warmly welcomed attendees and expressed gratitude to Gail Flannery and the Friends of Galong Cemetery for their ongoing commitment. Father George Areeckal performed the blessing, lending a moment of solemnity and reflection to the event.
The newly designed gates, crafted by John Flannery, add an impressive and respectful touch to the cemetery, symbolizing both renewal and the community’s deep regard for its historical site.
The Young Witness & Boorowa News welcomes your thoughts and feedback on issues in the Young & Boorowa community. If you have a story lead or prepared article and photographs you’d like published contact the
By REBECCA HEWSON
HILLTOPS Council will be bringing into effect new laws introduced by the NSW Government which requires Local Governments to issue drivers with on the spot notifications for parking infringements.
“The proposed change was announced in September and replaces ticketless parking fines which were introduced by the former government four years ago,” Hilltops Council said.
The new scheme will be implemented by Hilltops and 127 other Local Government Areas across NSW.
“From Monday November 18, 2024, Hilltops Council Rangers will be conducting patrols of the Boorowa, Harden and Young CBDs,” Council said.
Rangers will focus on timed parking zones, disabled parking zones, school zones, loading zones and no stopping areas.
“Official warning tickets will
be placed on the windscreens of vehicles in breach with fines yet to be issued,” Council said.
“From December 2, 2024 on the spot notifications for parking infringements will apply.”
Boorowa, Harden and Young can expect Rangers to conduct parking patrols one day each a week.
Areas being targeted include post office and court house zones where five to 15 minute parking zones are in place, all mobility and disabled parking
zones, all timed zones between one to three hours, specific offences such as trailer, caravans and heavy vehicle breaches and vehicles within designated No Parking and Loading Zones.
“From February 2025, parking patrols will extend to school drop off and bus zones - 8am to 9.30am and 2.30pm to 4pm,” Council said.
“Under new legislation, Rangers are required to take photos of offences and make them available for Revenue NSW.”
The photos are required to include images of the vehicle, relevant signage and the physical notice left on the vehicle.
“This will streamline the review process for drivers who wish to challenge the decision through Revenue NSW or apply for a payment scheme,” Council said.
For more information, please contact the Hilltops Council Development and Environment Department on 1300 445 586.
RIGHT: An example of the infringement notice.
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THE Boorowa Hospital Auxiliary held a very successful Melbourne Cup Gala last Tuesday, with members awaiting to see how their Barrier Draw went in the National Sweeps.
As part of the Melbourne Cup National and International Tour, Boorowa Hospital Auxiliary were assigned a Barrier as part of being selected to host the Cup.
Boorowa Hospital Auxiliary were assigned Barrier 13, Onesmoothoperator, trained by Brian Ellison and ridden by Craig Williams.
Though Onesmoothoperator wasn’t successful in the Cup, the Boorowa Hospital Auxiliary congratulated the winners.
“Congratulations to Harden Pony Club, who drew Knights Choice in the sweep,” the Auxiliary said.
The high tea in Boorowa ensured locals had a fantastic time throughout the day.
“Thank you to community residents who attended and sup-
ported our day,” the Auxiliary said.
“Many prizes were won by guests and the sweeps and raffle were well supported.
“Our thanks to Kerry’s Knickety Knacks and Boorowa Pharmacy for items donated for Best Hat and Best Dressed, and Jenny Carter for her donation of prizes for the Chocolate Wheel.
“Thank you to Graham Chown for his beautiful floral arrangements, and to the Boorowa Ex Services Club team, who provided the High Tea and greatly assisted with the smooth running of our event.”
In other Boorowa Hospital Auxiliary news Greta Campbell was acknowledged as a United Hospital Auxiliaries NSW Life Member.
“After over 30 years of service to the Boorowa Hospital Auxiliary, Greta Campbell, was awarded Life Membership to UHANSW at the State Conference held in Sydney in October,” the Auxiliary said.
“Congratulations Greta.”
PLEASE DIRECT ANY ENQUIRIES TO CUSTOMER SERVICES ON 1300 445 586.
Following the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 23 October 2024, it was recommended that Council place the Hilltops Council Active Transportation Plan on public exhibition and invite submissions for 28 days.
12.20 – 24/274 – HILLTOPS COUNCIL ACTIVE TRANSPORT PLAN
24/320 RESOLVED:
That Council:
(a) Receive and note the report; and
(b) Place the Hilltops Council Active Transport Plan on public exhibition and invite submissions for 28 days.
Councillors: Langford/ Blackwell Unanimous
The Active Transport Plan (ATP) aims to provide a
framework for existing active transport needs, future management, use and enhancement for walking and cycling of all ages and mobility. The study aims to highlight the key elements that can improve the existing network in the townships of Young, Harden-Murrumburrah and Boorowa.
Should you wish to make a submission regarding the Hilltops Council Active Transport Plan, you must lodge these in writing to Council: by email: submissions@ hilltops.nsw.gov.au; or by post: General Manager, Hilltops Council, Locked Bag No. 5, Young, NSW 2594
Submissions are to be received by 12pm midday, Tuesday 26 November 2024.
Thursday 14/11/2024 to Thursday 21/11/2024
Roadworks
Maintenance Grading
• Back Jugiong
• Ballards Road
• Ballyryan Road
• Bendall Lane
• Eulie Rd
• Gladstone Road
• Glenayr Road
• Grassy Creek Road
• Highbank Lane
• Hollands Road
• Huntleigh Road
• Johnson Lane
• Lagoon Creek
• Monteagle Stock Route (East & West)
• Oaklands – Harden area
• Oaklands Road
• Old Wheo Road
• Rhodes Road
• Rye Park area
• Sads Lane
• Spring Creek
• Springs Road –Thuddungra
• Walla Lane
• Yanterilla Road
Gravel Re-sheeting
• Back Jugiong Road
• Ballyryan Road
• Spring Creek Road
• Springs Road Sealed Road Repairs
• Frogmore / Murringo Roads - Pothole Patching (Stone and Emulsion)
• Grassy Creek
• Pothole PatchingGeneral Roads
Construction Projects
• Anderson Park - Patching Works
• Burley Gri in Way – Heavy Patching
• Henry Lawson Way – Heavy Patching
• MR 84 & Ryan Street Galong Heavy Patching (inc Sealing)
• Murringo Rd (Boorowa side of Murringo)
• Olympic Hwy – Heavy Patching
• William Street – Patching Works
• Sads Lane - Culvert Repair
• Tierney’s Road - Drainage Works
Application No: DA2024/0159
Applicant: CRUTCHER
DEVELOPMENTS PTY LTD
Property: Lot 2 DP 1110475 & Lot 2 DP 583879, 306-310 Boorowa St, YOUNG NSW 2594
Proposal: General Industry (10 units) and signage
Exhibition Dates: 7 November 2024 to 5 December 2024
Submissions Close: Prior to close of business 5 December 2024
The application will be considered under Part 4 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, 1979. The application is Integrated Development under the Act as it seeks a controlled activity approval under the Water Management Act 2000 from NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. Hilltops Council is the consent authority for this application.
Application No: DA2024/0169
Applicant: WATSON TOYOTA PTY LTD
Property: Lot 1 DP 663121, WATSON TOYOTA 106 Lovell St YOUNG NSW 2594
Proposal: Vehicle Repair Stations (Additions - New Workshop)
Exhibition Dates: 14 November 2024 to 28 November 2024
Road Maintenance Council Contract
• Burley Gri in Way – Heavy Patching
• Henry Lawson Way – Heavy Patching
• Olympic Hwy – Heavy Patching
Open Spaces
Mowing Ovals/
Maintenance
• Alfred Oval
• Cranfield Oval
• Cullen Oval
• Doolan Oval
• Gus Smith Oval
• Henry/Miller Oval
• McLean Oval
• Recreation Oval
• Sawpit Gully Oval
Mowing/Maintenance Parks
• Anderson Park
• Apex Park
• Coddington Park
• Courthouse Park
• Recreation Park
• Rintoul Park
• River Walk
• Rotary Park
• Skate Park
Submissions Close: Prior to close of business 28 November 2024.
The application will be considered under Part 4 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, 1979. The application is not integrated development or designated development. Hilltops Council is the consent authority for this application.
Application No: DA2024/0164
Applicant: HILLTOPS COUNCIL 189 Boorowa Street Young NSW 2594
Property: Lot 1296 DP 754611, SHIRE DEPOT 12 Glensloy St YOUNG NSW 2594
Proposal: Community Facility Alterations (Animal Shelter)
Exhibition Dates: 14 November 2024 to 12 December 2024
Submissions Close: Prior to close of business 5 December 2024
The application will be considered under Part 4 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, 1979. The application is a Council Related Development. Hilltops Council is the consent authority for this application.
In accordance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Development Applications and documents
Line Marking / Cricket Pitches / Ovals
• Cricket pitch preparations
• Gus Smith Oval (Athletics)
CBD Works
• Bins checked / rubbish picked up
• CBD Boorowa, Harden and Young
• Cleaning public toilets
• Garden maintenance / mowing
• Playground inspections / maintenance Cemeteries
• Lawn Cemetery Boorowa/Young /Harden Maintenance
• Monumental Cemetery Young
• Village Cemeteries Irrigation
• All Ovals/Parks/Cemeteries
- Boorowa/Harden/Young Maintenance/Street Trees
• Tree pruning / removalHarden/Boorowa/Young Rest areas
• Bins emptied
accompanying the applications may be viewed during the exhibition period on Council’s website: www.hilltops.nsw.gov. au. Any persons may make written submissions on the applications. All submissions may be published in Council’s business papers and viewed by other persons with an interest in the applications. If your comments are an objection, then the grounds of the objection must be specified. Persons lodging submissions are required to declare reportable political donations (including donations of or more than $1,000) made in the previous two years and up until the determination of the development. For more details including a disclosure form, go to www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au.
Submissions on the proposal must be lodged in writing with Council prior to the close of business on submission close date stated above, in the following manner:
• By NSW Planning Portal: www. planningportal.nsw.gov.au; or
• By email: submissions@hilltops. nsw.gov.au; or
• By post: Locked Bag No. 5, Young NSW 2594.
Submissions may be published in Council’s business papers and viewed by other persons with an interest in the application. All submissions will be made public in accordance with Schedule 1 of the Government Information (Public Access) Regulation 2018.
• Rest areas maintenance / mowing
• Services cleaned
Spraying
• Town areas
• Town entrances
• Town roads
• Village parks
Town Entrances/ Rural villages/Town Streets Airport, Young
• Reserves / parks nonirrigated
• RFS slashing
• Town streets
Water Supply & Sewerage Works
• General operation, routine maintenance and inspection of treatment plants and reservoirs
• Hydrant maintenance throughout towns including stop valves
• New sewer connections
• New sewer main installation at Rockdale Road.
• New water service connections
• Routine plumbing
maintenance in Council owned buildings
• Routine operations and maintenance
• Routine water quality testing and monitoring
• Water meter readings
• Water main replacement Thornhill Street
• Water meter replacement program
Planned works are subject to change due to Council resources, sta ing availability, shi ing priorities and weather conditions.
Speed restrictions will be in place and minor delays may be experienced. Road users should reduce their speed and exercise caution when travelling through roadwork sites.
Motorists are advised that Roadwork Speed Limits are enforceable by the NSW Police.
PLEASE DIRECT ANY ENQUIRIES TO CUSTOMER SERVICES ON 1300 445 586.
By REBECCA HEWSON
MEMBER for Riverina
Michael McCormack and National Party leader David Littleproud have called out Labor following a fall in the number of Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) workers.
According to Mr McCormack, who is also the Shadow Minister for International Development and the Pacific, the number of PALM workers in agriculture have fallen by over 20 percent from 21,915
in July 2023 to only 16,705 in September 2024.
Leader of The Nationals David Littleproud said the Senate Estimate figures revealed Labor’s changes to the PALM Scheme Deed and Guidelines in July 2023 made the scheme unworkable and had failed farmers.
According to Mr Littleproud one major change was going to force a paid minimum of 30 hours a week, every week with the Government backflipping on the change in May 2024 to enable
120 hours to be guaranteed but averaged over four weeks until 1 July 2025.
Mr McCormack said there is still no certainty for farmers or industry going forward what the rule will be.
Mr Littleproud said as a result of Labor not understanding the agriculture industry, with agricultural work being seasonal and weather-dependent, farmers had simply hired fewer workers.
“Labor’s changes to the PALM Scheme have been disastrous for farmers and in-
dustry because Labor made it unworkable and unrealistic,” Mr Littleproud said.
“The importance of the PALM Scheme to a thriving Australian agricultural sector cannot be overstated.
“Historically, the PALM Scheme has helped to fill labour gaps in rural and regional Australia by offering employers access to a pool of workers.
“When supply goes down, prices go up, so families are also feeling the impact of Labor’s changes to the PALM
Scheme at the checkout.”
Mr McCormack said the PALM Scheme allows Pacific and Timor-Leste workers to take up jobs in Australia, develop their skills and send income home to support their families and communities.
“Labor has been misleading about the consequences of its terrible changes to this important Coalition policy, saying there was ‘nothing to see here’ when that’s simply not the case,” Mr McCormack said.
AT their monthly meeting on Thursday 7 November, the Young Hospital Auxiliary members were celebrating their extremely successful Open Gardens day held on Sunday 3 November.
Five interesting and different gardens were open to the public in order for the Auxiliary to raise funds for the Young hospital. Lunch and afternoon tea was also provided by the Auxiliary ladies.
The Auxiliary President, Mrs Janice Ward, reported that the event was extremely successful.
“We are over the moon at the community’s support for the day,” she said.
“The funds raised will go to help purchase items for our health facility as identified by the staff. Importantly, we are indebted to the owners who opened their gardens.
“There was such a wonderful atmosphere at all the gardens with the owners talking to the visitors and, I’m sure, imparting worthy advice.
“We also had tremendous help this year from the Young Garden Club with providing food and help manning the gates. Many thanks to all those who helped out.”
First prize in the raffle, a painting by local artist Fran Caldwell, was won by Janice Ottey.
Second prize donated by Forum 4 winner was Pauline Davidson.
Third prize of a luxe cooler bag donated by Simple was won by Leanne Sell.
“It is contributing to raising standards of living and better health and education outcomes.
“A future Coalition Government will reinstate the Agriculture Visa, to bring in the workers our farmers need, which, in turn, will increase the supply of food for families at the checkout.”
“The money sent from Pacific workers in Australia to their families back home makes up a significant amount of GDP locally and is helping families and whole communities.
THE results for Young Camera Club’s monthly competition in October were:-
Subject: 1st and Commended - Moya van Rijswijk, 2nd and Commended - Jenny Ball, Highly Commended and Commended - Emily Douglas, Corrie Jarvis - Commended
Open: 1st and Commended - Kristina Douglas, 2ndEmily Douglas, Highly Commended - Jess Jarvis, Miranda Howard - Commended, Liam Howard - Commended
Young Camera Club will soon hold the O cial Opening of the 26th Cherry Festival Photographic Competition and Exhibition, on Sunday 24th November, at 2:30 pm, at the Young Services Club.
The entry fee for the ocial opening is $5, which includes refreshments.
The exhibition includes the Champion Print, Junior Champion Print, Junior Encouragement Award and other awards.
There is plenty for everyone to see with over 350
photos on display, in 13 categories.
There are many entries from Young and the surrounding areas, along with entries from Sydney and across the state.
Thank you to all who entered to make this exhibition possible and even larger than last year.
The exhibition runs from the 25th November to the 1st December from 10am to 4pm daily, except for Sunday 1st December, which is open from 10am to 2pm. The entry fee is $2.
Visitors also have a chance to choose their favourite photo, with votes going to the People’s Choice Award.
So come and enjoy some photography.
Young Camera Club meets on the second Wednesday of the month, except in January. For more ph Trevor 0414649500.
Young Camera Club can also be found on Facebook.
Young Camera Club’s Cherry Festival Exhibition will open very soon.
THE Young Garden Club held a “Companion Planting” Workshop at Bunnings Young on Saturday 26/10/24 hosted by David West and Club President Joy Carter-Karajcic.
The attendees enjoyed watching David plant up some hanging pot gardens and discussing the roll and benefit of companion plants. Joy discussed sister planting with the attendees, for example planting corn, training beans to climb up the corn stem and planting squash underneath to save space in compact areas and as companions to each other.
There were lucky door prizes followed by tea, coffee, biscuits and a chat.
The Club is currently running a Christmas Wheelbarrow Raffle to raise funds for Boys to the Bush and for the Australian Army Cadets, Young Unit which will be drawn on 14 December 2024. Tickets can be purchased by contacting the Club on 0474 185 093, email: theyounggardenclub@gmail.com, Facebook message, or at one of our raffle stalls, the next stall will be on Saturday 9/11/2024 outside of Woolworths Young between 10am and 4pm.
Buy a ticket for $2 and be in the running for a great prize valued over $500 and help support these great local community organisations.
- HELEN SHEEDY
KAREN SCHAMBERGER
BALDO Kunić (Cunich) was born in 1867 in Janjina, Dalmatia (then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and now in the Republic of Croatia). He arrived in Young in the mid-1880s to work with his uncle, Nicholas Jasprica (Anglicised to Jasprizza).
Elder brother Antonio (Anthony) had come earlier in 1881, working with their uncle for four years.
Their younger brother, Andrea Matteo (Andrew), then came to work for their uncle in 1893.
This system is now called ‘chain migration’, whereby immigrants from a particular area follow others from that area to the same destination.
Their mother Anna Margarita was Nicholas Jasprizza’s sister.
Baldo married his niece Annie Jasprizza in 1896, then
opened a fruit shop in Sydney.
They soon went to West Wyalong, to start a shop there during the goldrush.
With two friends, Baldo invested £40 in a gold claim, but ended up taking 14 pounds for his interest to get out.
He and Annie returned to Young and selected 29 acres on the road between Young and Monteagle, registering a brand for horses and cattle in February 1898 at ‘Ellersdale’, Young.
‘He cleared 20 acres and planted cherry suckers which cost him nothing. He share farmed for Mr Thackeray, manager of the Roberts estate at Cli on, for seven years and during this time he periodically tended his orchard, gradually improving it by gra ing the best varieties to the suckers. In all his struggle to get on his feet he was valiantly assisted by his wife.’
WITH the festive season looming and cost-of-living pressures causing increased stress, Beyond Blue and Financial Counselling Australia are launching a new free online tool to support people with their nancial wellbeing and mental health. Its launch comes as the National Debt Helpline reported an increase in the number of people reaching out for support, with a 13 percent increase in calls and chats over the past 12 months.
Beyond Blue’s recent Australia’s 2024 Mental Health and Wellbeing Check also found nancial pressure was
the leading cause of distress for nearly half (46 percent) of all respondents. Distress over nancial pressure was even higher for those aged 25-34 (65 percent), 35-44 (59 percent) and 45-54 (53 percent). And overall, women had higher than average distress from nancial pressure (51 percent).
11 percent of people reported they spent more money than they got, and 36 percent said they were only just breaking even most weeks.
These two groups reported much higher levels of nancial distress compared to those who were able to save money most weeks.
The survey of just over
When Baldo’s orchard reached fruit-bearing stage, he worked on it full-time. It had been named ‘Peachvale’ by then. Peachvale, by 1907, had expanded to over 150 acres, 59 of which were under fruit and vines.
Three acres were devoted to a vineyard.
‘Cherries are the principal fruit grown. They monopolise 46 of the 56 acres under fruit trees, the other 10 acres growing peaches, nectarines, pears, plums, apricots, apples, and quinces.’
Baldo was very successful in selling his cherries to Sydney and New Zealand. Annie
died in 1942 and, a year later, Baldo married Jean Edith Edwards.
Baldo Cunich, by 1943, was known as ‘Australia’s Cherry King’, having produced 30,000 crates of cherries in one season. At the time of his death in 1954, he owned extensive property along Boorowa
Street, as well as other property in Young and in Sydney. Baldo was known as ‘A genial host and a great lover of cards’.
‘He, in the past, frequently entertained large parties of his male friends in his home. His ready wit and bright disposition made the occasions most enjoyable.’
5000 people also revealed that some people are struggling for up to ten or more years to seek support.
Beyond Blue and Financial Counselling Australia have together developed a new interactive online tool to guide people to support services earlier.
Co-designed with community, the Money and Mental Health Quiz allows people to better understand where they sit on a nancial and mental wellbeing scale and be linked with free resources and support, helping them to take action.
Beyond Blue CEO Georgie Harman said the nancial strain people are under is likely to continue for the foreseeable future.
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“Undoubtedly this pressure will be magni ed as the end of the year comes around,” Ms Harman said.
Ms Harman said people experiencing nancial stress are signi cantly more likely to experience mental health challenges.
“Financial stress can take a major toll on our mental health, and declining mental health can make it harder to manage our nances. It creates a downward spiral that can be di cult to break out of without support.
“Stigma and shame around nancial distress is also a big issue.
“We hope this tool will help those who are struggling feel
like they are not alone and encourage them to reach out for support sooner and before they hit crisis point.”
Financial Counselling Australia CEO Dr Domenique Meyrick said the end of the year is o en a stressful time for people.
“We know things are tough out there and cost-of-living pressures mount as the holiday season brings new demands,” she said.
Mortgage stress is also a key issue for those reaching out to the National Debt Helpline.
“Financial counsellors are telling us they are hearing from a new cohort of people who have never sought help before, and mortgage stress is the main
reason,” Dr Meyrick said.
“We want people to know they are not alone and urge them to seek assistance sooner rather than later.”
Beyond Blue’s Support Service is available 24/7 on 1300 22 4636 and via web chat or email www.beyondblue.org. au/support
The National Debt Helpline provides free, independent and con dential help from trained nancial counsellors on 1800 007 007 or via [http:// webchat ndh.org.au]webchat ndh.org.au
The Money and Mental Health Quiz can be accessed on Beyond Blue’s website: www.beyondblue.org.au/money-quiz
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ST Joseph’s had some representatives of the St George/Illawarra Dragons visit the school as part of their Squadron Energy tour. It was great to have the Dragons run the students through their paces!
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FUNDRAISING for the 2025 Cambodia Immersion is well underway!
A 100 Club was held with Georgia Thomaidis taking the win. Georgia very generously dontated $200 of her winnings back to the students fundraising campaign!
Thanks Georgia! Last week students participated in Socktober!
Each PC decorated some socks based on the theme “invite everyone to the banquet” and then participated in a “Sock Parade”. Gold coin donations were donated by students to support Catholic Missions.
YOUNG HIGH CELEBRATE THE CUP
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THANK you Year 12 for organising the Fashions on the field fundraiser and thank you to those students and staff who participated and dressed to impress.
Following the Local Government Elections in September, I would like to thank the community for trusting me to continue to represent them for the next four years.
On 9 October I was honoured to be voted in by my fellow Councillors as Mayor of Hilltops.
I look forward to serving the community and continuing to advocate for the core issues of Local Government – roads, rates, rubbish, and financial sustainability.
Since being elected, Councillors have been busy with an induction program.
This included three days of in-house training and two bus tours around the Hilltops to see infrastructure works, significant developments and proposed works, as well as community facilities.
We have also participated in a series of webinars hosted by the Office of Local Government on topics such as roles and responsibilities, Council Meetings, Integrated Planning and Reporting, governance, financial management and conduct.
At the November Council Meeting we will be appointing Councillor representatives to Council and community committees.
This includes Section 355 Committees, event Committees, community groups, Progress Associations and Advisory Groups. Following this, Council will be advertising for membership to a number of committees.
For Council, our committees allow residents to contribute to our decision-making processes.
For residents, joining a committee is a great way to contribute to the community in an area of interest.
Since being elected I have also attended many events and meetings, and the calendar remains very busy in the lead up to Christmas.
Of note, I attended the Harden Kite Festival which was a great day with large attendance.
I also attended a Canberra Region Joint Organisation (CRJO) AGM to elect a new board following the Council elections.
The CRJO is a government organisation that provides regional leadership to connect communities within the southeast region.
They have 11 member Councils, of which Hilltops is one.
CRJO collaborate with all levels of government, industry and community to work together to provide a regional vision and deliver important key outcomes.
I also attended a Village BBQ in Koorawatha.
These BBQs are held in villages across the Hilltops on a rotational basis and provide an opportunity for residents to meet with Councillors and Council staff to discuss ideas and voice any concerns.
A schedule for 2025 will be published soon, with
the first BBQ of the new year to be held in February.
In Koorawatha the main topics of conversation were waste and railway line maintenance.
I extend my congratulations to the volunteers of the Boorowa Museum who celebrated their 50th anniversary last Saturday.
I was pleased to be invited to this special event as the Mayor of Hilltops and acknowledge the dedication of this group of volunteers.
Things are looking positive for our annual cherry harvest, with some orchards already offering onsite picking and sales.
This is always a busy time of year when we welcome many visitors and itinerant workers to the region, providing a solid boost to the economy.
It also signals the start of summer and the National Cherry Festival.
The festival is now in its 74th year and offers something for everyone to enjoy.
Programs are available at the Young Visitor Information Centre and at businesses around the Hilltops. For more information visit www.nationalcherryfestival.com.au.
This week I am travelling to Sydney to attend a Country Mayors Association meeting, then heading north to Tamworth for the Local Government NSW Annual Conference.
The Editor,
Is anybody out there sick of the ongoing mourning over the failure of the Voice, or is it just me?
In his latest contribution to the newspaper, James Blackwell tells us that he does not want to re-litigate that process, yet proceeds to do exactly that!
Then in a rather patronising way wants to know what we learnt from the experience, and suggests that the only reason we voted the way we did was because we fell victim to a massive disinformation campaign.
He once again gives those people who voted NO absolute-
ly no credit for having the good sense to reject a blatantly racist proposal, and then urges us in an elitist way to work on our civics education!!
And not only should we do that, but in future we should be more aware of the deleterious effects of misinformation, which he attempts to demonstrate by denigrating the musings of one Donald J Trump.
What struck me the most however was his extraordinary comment about the failings of the media in all of this, with the most egregious being their “dogmatic insistence on giving prominence to both sides of the debate” about the Voice!
What ... how dare they!
James again reminds us of the disadvantages facing indigenous people and highlights the less success they have in the workforce and at school, together with their over representation in our prisons.
These are things we all recognise and regret, and despite all the money and good intentions thrown at those problems over the years, we have not been able to make the impression we would have liked to.
What I will not accept however, is his statement that
“None of this is through any fault of Indigenous peoples”. That is just a cop out, and if you are half serious about addressing the problems, you need to recognise and accept that getting to a better place is a two way street.
Jame’s recent election to Hilltops Council is further indication that he is genuine about wanting to make a difference.
It is only early days yet and my hope is that his focus will be on things that matter most to residents, and that he will not be a single issue councillor.
I do not need to hear about Council involvement in climate change, the conflict in the Middle East or transgender clowns in public libraries!.
What I do want is to receive the relevant services Council is responsible for providing and I want to pay a fair and reasonable amount for those services.
And given that James is so concerned about the spectre of disinformation, can I suggest that he, and everybody else for that matter, devote all of their efforts to having this dystopian disinformation bill currently before Parliament defeated!!
Peter
ACROSS
1 To be ready and willing, is to be what (6)
8 Name the capital of Finland (8)
9 Who was a king of England, Denmark and Norway (6)
10 To be free from imperfection, is to be what (8)
11 Name the Chief Justice of NSW 1974-88, Sir Laurence ... (6)
13 To once more express in words, is to do what (8)
16 What are apothecaries more commonly known as (8)
19 Name a particular switch in electronics (6)
22 Which term describes empty language (8)
24 To be impenetrable to light, is to be what (6)
25 What might we call a native of Venice (8)
26 What are currents at variance with the main currents (6)
DOWN
2 To respond in a particular manner, is to do what (5)
3 Which hand-held device controls the cursor of a computer (5)
4 What are operating rooms (8)
5 What does a beggar seek (4)
7 Which blades are used to glide on ice (6)
12 To be prevalent, is to be what (4)
14 To put off to a later time is to do what (8)
15 To be in a state of wonder, is to be what (4)
6 Name a renowned Australian cricketer, Keith Ross ... (6)
17 Name the Australian painter of watercolours, Jesse ... (6)
Letters have a number value
18 What is a rag doll called (6)
Some values are in the right hand cells. Create remaining values using clues in centre cells.
Letters A to Z have a number value. Some are shown in the right-hand cells. Create remaining values using clues in centre cells.
20 Name a colloquial term for a thousand dollars (5)
21 What is a small, wingless, blood-sucking insect (5)
23 Name a more common term for precipitation (4)
Find the following words in the grid. They may be read in any direction, even diagonally. Some letters are used more than once.
1 FARRIER (a) A litter of pigs (b) A game of chance (c) One who shoes horses
2 GLAUCOUS (a) Sea-green (b) Slightly cupped (c) Gravelly
Build it yourself using the clues and each of the twenty-four letters once only to form ten words: five across and five down. A key word (bold clue) builds on the letter set in the grid.
CLUES:
Alphabetical listing (5) Any day of the week (7) Brand new (5) Common beverage (3) Friday (abb) (3) Inclination (5) Inquired (5) Made difficult journey (7) Parent (coll) (3) Word element: six (3)
6.00
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 The Yorkshire Vet. 2.00 Escape To The Country. 3.00 To Be Advised. 5.00 Horse Racing. Hunter Race Day and Caulfield Thousand. 5.30 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 6.00 Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn. Return. 6.30 The Highland Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00
10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. 12.00 Horse
Hunter Race
and Caulfield Thousand. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 7.30 MOVIE: The Sound Of Music. (1965) Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer. 11.10 MOVIE: Last Night In Soho. (2021) 1.35 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Adelaide 500. Qualifying and support races. 3.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Adelaide 500. Prerace and race 23. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Finals. 9.15 MOVIE: Terminator 2: Judgment Day. (1991) 12.05 Late Programs.
Morning Programs. 10.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 10.30 South Aussie With Cosi. 11.00 The Surgery Ship. 12.00 Golf. Men’s NSW Open. Final round. 5.00 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Rosemary & Thyme. 8.30 McDonald And Dodds. 10.30 Great Scenic Railway Journeys. 11.15 The Highland Vet. 12.15 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Red’s Fishing Adventures. 1.30 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Match 30. Melbourne Stars v Brisbane Heat. 5.00 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Match 31. Sydney Thunder v Sydney Sixers. 8.30 MOVIE: Venom. (2018) Tom Hardy, Michelle Williams. 10.35 MOVIE: Zombieland. (2009) 12.25 Late Programs.
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A rejection of your attempt to be friendly leaves you with two choices: Try again or give up. If you want to make another effort, go slowly. Let things develop without pressure.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It could be a problem dealing with unfamiliar people who do things differently from what you’re used to. But rely on your strong sense of purpose to get you through this difficult period.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) To avoid neglecting a personal matter because of a demanding new workplace schedule, start prioritizing immediately. Knowing how to apportion your time takes a little while to set up.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) It won’t be easy to avoid some of the pressures that come with change. Best advice: Take things a step at a time, and you’ll be less likely to trip up when things are in a chaotic state.
Jack Farthing. 11.00 Inside Beverly Hills. 11.50 MOVIE: Dancing Through Christmas. (2021) 1.35 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Buffy The Vampire Slayer. 2.50 A Moveable Feast. 3.20 Modern Family. 3.45 Bondi Vet. 4.45 Sean’s Kitchen. 5.15 Australia’s Got Talent. 6.30 MOVIE: Abominable. (2019) 8.30 MOVIE: The Social Network. (2010) Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Justin Timberlake. 11.00 MOVIE: Downhill. (2020) 12.50 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Sort Your Life Out. 11.45
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Surfing Australia TV. 12.30 Our State On A Plate. 1.00 Great Australian Detour. 1.30 My Way. 2.00 20 Years Of Convoy. 3.00 David Attenborough’s Planet Earth III. 4.00 Helloworld. 4.30 The Garden Gurus. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 MOVIE: Gladiator. (2000) 10.35 MOVIE: Conan The Barbarian. (2011) 12.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 My Asian Banquet. 12.00 Australia’s Cheapest Weddings. 1.00 Australia’s Got Talent. 2.15 Wife Swap Australia. 3.30 Dancing With The Stars: All Stars. 5.00 Jabba’s Movies. 5.30 MOVIE: Surf’s Up. (2007) 7.30 MOVIE: The Karate Kid. (2010) Jackie Chan. 10.20 MOVIE: Jojo Rabbit. (2019) 12.25 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 World’s Greatest Islands. 2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 MOVIE: Eureka Stockade. (1949) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Antiques Downunder. 8.30 Titanic: 25 Years Later With James Cameron. 9.30 The Fall Of Osama Bin Laden. 10.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 The Drew Barrymore Show. 10.00 The Weekly Kick-Off. 10.30 Shark Tank. 11.40 Dessert Masters. 1.00 Silvia’s Italian Masterclass. 1.30 The Dog Down Under. 2.00 Charming China. 2.30 Buy To Build. 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 Cook With Luke. 5.00 10 News First. 6.30 MOVIE: Encanto. (2021) 8.30 The Cheap Seats. 9.30 Ambulance
6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 12.25 MOVIE: Huckleberry Finn. (1974) 2.50 MOVIE: The Truth About Women. (1957) 5.00 MOVIE: How To Murder Your Wife. (1965) 7.30 MOVIE: When Harry Met Sally. (1989) Billy Crystal. 9.30 MOVIE: Mermaids. (1990) Cher, Winona Ryder. 11.45 Late Programs.
The Pet Rescuers. 1.00 Attenborough’s Wonder Of Song. 2.00 MOVIE: Loch Ness. (1996) 4.00 Explore TV. 4.30 Helloworld. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 RBT. 6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 60 Minutes. 8.00 A Remarkable Place To Die. New. 10.00 9News Late. 10.30 See No Evil. 11.30 The First 48. 12.20 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.00 Thunderbirds. 10.30 My Favorite Martian. 11.00 Getaway. 11.30 MOVIE: The Small Back Room. (1949) 1.40 MOVIE: Geronimo. (1962) 3.50 MOVIE: Run For The Sun. (1956) 6.00 M*A*S*H. 8.00 Tennis. Billie Jean King Cup. Quarter-final. 2.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 Kitty Is Not A Cat. 9.00 Get Clever. 9.40 Farmer Wants A Wife. 11.15 Behave Yourself. 12.15 Wife Swap Australia. 1.45 Home And Away. 4.00 My Kitchen Rules. 5.30 Gold Coast Ocean Rescue. 6.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 8.30
LEO (July 23 to August 22) A much-talked-about workplace change could be coming up soon. Be sure to get all the details involved in the process, and once you have them, you can decide how you want to deal with it.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) You might still believe that your trust was betrayed, although the facts would appear to prove the opposite. But by the week’s end, you should learn something that will help set the record straight.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Holiday plans could be a challenge because of shifting circumstances. But a more settled period starts by midweek, allowing you to firm up your plan-making once and for all.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) The facts continue to be on your side. So, make use of them when dealing with any challenge to your stated position. Also, open your mind to an offer of help from an unlikely source.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) There still could be a communication problem holding up the resolution of a troublesome situation. Stay with it, and eventually, your message will get through and be understood.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A possible change in your workplace schedule might create a chaotic situation for a while. But once things begin to settle down, you might find that this could work to your advantage.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A recent job-linked decision might need to be reassessed because of the possibility of finding benefits that you might have overlooked. Check out all related data to help in the search.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A personal situation you agreed to might not be as acceptable to the other person who is involved in the matter. Avoid pressuring and bullying. Instead, seek common ground by talking things through.
The death has occurred of Mr Derek Arneill. Passed away peacefully on 8th November 2024 at Yass Valley Aged Care. Much loved husband of Doris (deceased). Devoted father of Deborah, Michael, Kerri and Maree. Sadly missed by their partners. Cherished Pop of his 8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
Aged 90 Years
Rest In Peace
A service to celebrate Derek’s life will be held on Monday 18th November 2024, at the Young Bowling Club, commencing at 11.00am. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.
Following the service, Derek will be taken for private cremation.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made at the service to the Young Branch of Can Assist in memory of Derek.
For those unable to attend Derek’s service it will be viewable via the livestream link on the Patterson Brothers Funerals website.
CONTRIBUTED
WEEKLY Awards: Boyd, Tom and Claire
MJRs: Ayeisha and Yr 5
Ministers Awards: Xavier
Birthdays: Jasper and Lawrence
Congratulations to Ayeisha, our latest SRC member.
Attendance Award: K/1/2 and Georgia
CONTRIBUTED
ICAS is a historic academic competition that has been sat by over 10 million school students from 16,000 schools across 41 countries since 1981. It recognises academic performance in a way similar to sports or the arts, with engaging, fun questions designed by psychometricians, education measurement experts and experienced teachers to test students’ higher-order thinking skills.
ICAS also provides rich insights into students’ strengths and weaknesses, helping teachers to accelerate learning outcomes and unlock student potential. A big congratulations to the students from MPS who participated in ICAS in 2024!
CONTRIBUTED
THE new flagpole has been installed at the front of the school and it looks great. Our new Secondary School Captains will have the privilege and responsibility of flying the Australian National Flag, the Australian Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Flag each school day.
As a part of their leadership induction, the girls were taught the Australian Flag flying protocols to ensure dignity and respect is shown at all times. Did you know? Our flagpole is known as a ‘yard arm’ flagpole.
On a yard arm flagpole with a higher central pole, the Australian National Flag is always flown in the centre, being raised first and lowered last.
THE ladies are now playing their Summer Comp Stableford on Saturday sponsored by Dorman’s Transport and playing in the Medley Comp on Wednesdays through to the end of February. On Wednesday 6th, the ladies played in the Medley Stableford.
Ladies best scores on the day: Sandra Holmes 36 pts, Liz Harding 35 pts and Carolyn Shaw 34 pts
Last Saturday the winners were Cathy Aiken 35 pts and Karen Hamilton-Gibbs 35 pts on a c/b from Sandra Holmes 35 pts.
Last Sunday the ladies held their Presentation for the year and their AGM.
Winners of 2024 are:
WEEKEND | SCRATCH
SCORE:
DIV 1 Liz Harding and Leanne Slater 87
DIV 2 Cathy Aiken 93
DIV 3 Estelle Roberts 106
WEDNESDAY | SCRATCH
SCORE:
DIV 1 Liz Harding 85
DIV 2 Rachel Dorman 88
DIV 3 Estelle Roberts 101
WEEKEND | CONSISTENCY: Helen Hamblin
WEDNESDAY | CONSIST-
ENCY: Estelle Roberts
WEEKEND | ECLECTIC: DIV 1 Justine Makeham 59.3
DIV 2 Jackie Sheridan 66.2
DIV 3 Joy McCormick 84.7
WEDNESDAY | ECLECTIC: DIV 1 Leanne Slater 61.3
DIV 2 Jackie Sheridan 64.2
DIV 3 Suzanne Manning 74.25
WEEKEND | BIRDIES:
DIV 1 Liz Harding and Leanne Slater 10
DIV 2 Jackie Sheridan 3
DIV 3 Joy McCormick 1
WEDNESDAY | BIRDIES:
DIV 1 Liz Harding 8
DIV 2 Estelle Roberts 4
WEEKDAY | GOBBLES:
DIV 1 Leanne Slater 4
DIV 2 Estelle Roberts 3
DIV 3 Joy McCormick/ Pammie McCloy 1
WEDNESDAY | GOBBLES:
DIV 1 Liz Harding 1
DIV 2 Estelle Roberts 5
DIV 3 Suzanne Manning 5 GREATEST REDUCTION
IN HANDICAP SPONSORED BY LADY GOLFERS: Rachel Dorman 9.5
MID-WEEK MATCH PLAY
SPONSORED BY LADY GOLFERS: Winner - Marg Kinlyside | Runner-up - Liz Harding
WIRRAL CUP SPONSORED BY HELEN SPENCER: Win-
ner - Sandra Holmes | Runner-up - Liz Harding
The VWGA Presentations were also held.
The 2024 Country Championship results were:
GROSS WINNERS:
DIV 1 Liz Harding DIV 1 Ros Anderson
DIV 2 Maxine McCormack
DIV 2 Cathy Aiken
DIV 3 Marg Kinlyside DIV 3
Estelle Roberts
Weekend: Helen Spencer
NETT WINNERS:
DIV 1 Ros Anderson
DIV 2 Cathy Aiken
DIV 3 Estelle Roberts
Weekend Trish Miller
2024 STATE WINNER –SENIOR VETERAN Gail Hanigan
Congratulations, ladies. Also, on Sunday the AGM was held and the Committee for 2025 was elected as follows:
President: Liz Harding
Captain: Leanne Slater
Secretary: Justine Makeham
Treasurer: Jackie Sheridan
Media: Pammie McCloy
Committee Members: Trish Miller, Camille Carberry.
Enjoy summer everyone! - PAMMIE McCLOY
Boorowa Green forfeited to NXT Journey Sixers.
Gecko Sports Smashers 106 were defeated by Boorowa Gold 152 at Keith Cullen Oval.
Boorowa won the toss and elected to bat.
Runs for Boorowa went to Alfie Shean 5, Lachlan Halls 13, Thomas Scott 12, Angus Burton Taylor 14, Jacob Halls 20, Archer Dowling 14, Luke van Leeuwen 4 not out, Rosie Scott 8 not out.
Wickets for the Smashers went to Theodore Flagg 1 and Lewis Palmer 1. On the field for the Smashers Charles Shipp, Annabel Carson, Elliot Palmer and Will Markham took runouts each and Lewis Palmer took two runouts.
Runs for the Smashers were made by Anabelle Carson 6, Lewis Palmer 6, Fill-in 2, Will Markham 8, Elliott Palmer 17 not out and Charles Shipp 10 not out.
Thomas Scott took four wickets for Boorowa with Rosie Scott taking one. Thomas also took a catch as fielder, an unassisted runout and an assisted runout, Archer Dowling took an unassisted run out and Alfie Shean took an assisted run out.
Harden Under 11s 133 defeated Ray White Young Heat 101 at Murrumburrah Public School.
Harden won the toss and elected to bowl.
Runs for the Heat went to Henry Simpson 9, Sybil Snodgrass 15, Edith Roles 11, Frederick Simpson 9, Arthur Wright 3, Oscar Wright 4 not out, Levi Holliday 3 not out.
Wickets for Harden were taken by William Hufton 1, Olive Cavanagh 3, captain Harry Smith 1 and Harry Edwards 2. Harry Smith also had one unassisted runout.
Runs for Harden were scored by William Hufton 14, Harry Edwards 11, Olive Cavanagh 3 not out, Gus Ferry 2, Harry Smith 14, Liam Beal 20, Desmond Abnett 1 and Theo Brady 13 not out.
Levi Holliday, Edith Roles, Arthur Wright and Frederick Simpson all took one wicket each for the Heat, while Henry Simpson had two catches as wicket keeper and Frederick Simpson took one runout.
CATO Strikers 141 were defeated by Dunk Insurance Hurricanes 151 at Young Public School.
Strikers won the toss and elected to bowl.
Wickets for the Strikers were taken by Hugh Findlay 2, Robert Thackeray 3, Archie Parkman 1 and Pippa Findlay took a catch in wicket.
Runs for the Strikers were scored by Pippa Findlay 15, George Parkman 7, Jack Collins 14, Hugh Findlay 15, Cooper Patterson 9, Archie Parkman 3 not out, Robert Thackeray 10 not out.
Jennings Mowers Warriors had a bye.
UNDER 11s ROUND 5 DRAW
Ray White Young Heat vs CATO Strikers at Young Public School.
Boorowa Gold vs Harden at Boorowa Sports Ground.
Boorowa Green vs Gecko Sports Smashers at St Joseph’s Catholic School, Boorowa.
Jennings Mowers Warriors vs NXT Journey Sixers at Sawpit Gully Oval, Young.
Dunk Insurance Hurricanes have the bye.
UNDER 13s ROUND 4 RESULTS
Harden Under 13s 2/215 defeated Young Vet Clinic Renegades 7/116 at Tim Doolan Oval, Harden.
Harden won the toss and elected to bat.
Runs for Harden were made by Alexander McMillan 10, Ardy Abnett 41, Alec Weston 37, Andreas Macfarlane 43, Fletcher Betts 35, Charlie Beal 15, Charlie Power 6, Louis Abnett 1 not out and Joshua Guy 1 not out.
Fall of wickets: 1-17 Alexander Mcmillan, 2-213 Charlie Power.
Riley Barron and Scarlett Woods both took a wicket each for the Renegades and Henry Parkman took a catch as wicket keeper.
Runs for the Renegades were made by Henry Parkman 29 not out, Harry Houston 12, Tyler Pullen 5, Riley Barron 8, Patrick O’Reilly 5, Oscar McRae 7 and Scarlett Woods 7.
Fall of wickets: 1-37 Harry Houston, 2-43 Tyler Pullen, 3-63 Riley Barron, 4-63 Matilda Woodward, 5-87 Patrick O’Reilly, 6-99 Scarlett Woods, 7-116 Oscar McRae.
Wickets were taken by Charlie Power 1, Alexander McMillan 1, Joshua Guy 1 and Alec Weston 2 for Harden, while Ardy Abnett had a catch, Jack Allen an assisted runout, Andreas Macfarlane had a catch as wicket keeper and an assisted runout, Fletcher Betts had an unassisted runout and Alec Weston took a catch as wicket keeper.
Nimbus Scorchers 8/86 were defeated by Ariah Park Redbacks 1/160 at Miller Henry Oval. Scorchers won the toss and elected to bowl.
Henry Aiken scored the lone wicket and catch for the Scorchers.
Runs for the Scorchers were scored by Harry Collins 10, Isaac Duncan 7, Tyson Schofield 42 not out, Aarav Passi 1, Edward Shipp 8, Henry Aiken 1.
Fall of wickets: 1-17 Harry Collins, 2-31 Isaac Duncan, 3-32 Dakota Bourke, 4-33 Aarav Passi, 5-59 Edward Shipp, 6-77 Tom McKnight, 7-77 Marni Campbell, 8-86 Henry Aiken.
Mawhoods Supa IGA Magpies 6/112 defeated Arthur Stacey Stars 6/105 at Clarke Oval, Cootamundra.
Col Gerhard Colts had the bye.
UNDER 13s ROUND 5 DRAW
Nimbus Scorchers vs Mawhoods Supa IGA at Gus Smith Oval, Young. Ariah Park Redbacks vs Young Vet Clinic Renegades at Ariah Park Sports Ground.
Col Gerhard Colts vs Harden Under 13s at The Oval.
Arthur Stacey Stars have the bye.
UNDER 16s ROUND FOUR RESULTS
Temora Scorchers 2/103 defeated Amber Blythe Breakers 5/102 at Nixon Park Oval 1, Temora.
Breakers won the toss and elected to bat.
Runs for the Breakers were made by Beau Bourlet with 11, Ryder Dovern with 34, Kiana Dovern with 23, Rory McRae 1, Jayden Duggan 5, Mitchell Schiller 4 not out, Fill-in 11 not out.
Fall of wickets: 1-18 Beau Bourlet, 2-65 Kiana Dovern, 3-73 Rory McRae, 4-81 Ryder Dovern, 5-88 Jayden Duggan.
Wickets were taken by Kiana Dovern and Jayden Duggan for the Breakers with Rory McRae taking a catch and Ryder Dovern taking a catch as wicket keeper.
Cootamundra Kookaburras 10/81 were defeated by Ariah Park Redbacks 9/150 at Albert Park, Cootamundra.
Watson Toyota Cruisers 7/101 were defeated by Tumut Gundagai 4/105 at Cranfield Oval, Young. Tumut Gundagai won the
toss and elected to bowl.
Runs for the Cruisers were made by Lachlan Davis 24, Brydie Davis 3, Jack Shea 21, Aidan Mesa 8, Nicholas Mcraye 19, Zabir Alam 8 not out.
Fall of wickets: 1-16 Brydie Davis, 2-53 Jack Shea, 3-57 Lachlan Davis, 4-88 Aidan Mesa, 5-88 Braith Anderson, 6-89 Nicholas Mcraye, 7-101 Liam Payne.
Zabir Alam took two wickets for the Cruisers while Brydie Davis took one, Zabir also has an unassisted runout and Brydie took a catch.
UNDER 16s ROUND FIVE DRAW
Cootamundra Kookaburras vs Watson Toyota Cruisers at Albert Park, Cootamundra.
Tumut Gundagai vs Temora Scorchers at Stan Crowe Oval.
Amber Blythe Breakers vs Ariah Park Redbacks at Cranfield Oval, Young.
SENIORS ROUND FIVE
A GRADE ROUND 5 RESULTS
Cootamundra Ex Services Club Bulls 8/67 defeated Stockinbingal Cricket Club 10/65 at Albert Park, Cootamundra.
Stockinbingal won the toss and elected to bat.
Fall of wickets: 1-4 Max Tiernan, 2-6 Adam Swanston, 3-20 Brendan O’Callaghan, 4-21 Nick Holt, 5-38 Jack Caldwell, 6-41 Josh Bradford, 7-44 Harvey Holt, 8-57 James Dallas, 9-57 Darion O’Toole, 10-65 Player.
Fall of wickets: 1-4 Joel Pearson, 2-13 Josh Purtell, 3-24 Luke Berkrey, 4-49 Joseph Pall, 5-49 Oscar Roberts, 6-56 Matthew Brown, 7-57 Jonathan Pall, 8-59 Dean Bradley. Boorowa Crocs forfeited to Temora Bowling Club Tigers.
A GRADE ROUND 6 DRAW
Boorowa Crocs vs Cootamundra Ex Services Club Bulls at Boorowa Sports Ground.
Stockinbingal Cricket Club vs Temora Bowling Club Tigers at Stockinbingal Recreation Oval.
Temora Shamrock Leprechauns 10/68 were defeated by Murringo Mavericks Cricket Club 10/182 at Nixon Park Oval 2, Temora.
The Mavericks won the toss and elected to bat.
Runs for the Mavericks were made by Muhammad Abubakar 10, Oscar Taylor 7, Stewart Stennett 7, Craig Hambrook 2, Colin Smith 68, Chris Howarth 36, captain Peter Jolliffe 15 not out, Ben Howarth 8 and Aidan Mesa 1.
Fall of wickets: 1-6 Brian Munn, 2-11 Muhammad Abubakar, 3-25 Oscar Taylor, 4-28 Stewart Stennett, 5-28 Craig Hambrook, 6-28 Shannon McKinney, 7-146 Chris Howarth, 8-154 Colin Smith, 9-179 Ben Howarth, 10-182 Aidan Mesa.
Wickets for the Mavericks were taken by Jamie Pullen 2, Peter Jolliffe 3, Oscar Taylor 1 and Chris Howarth 2. Stewart Stennett had a runout and a stumping while Oscar Taylor took a catch and a runout.
There was a tie between the Boorowa Big Bottles 10/126 and Criterion Bin Chickens 9/126 at Boorowa Sports Ground.
The Big Bottles won the toss and elected to bat.
Runs for the Big Bottles were made by Tim Suttor 24, captain Nathan Schofield 48, Jamie Golden 14, Ethan Robinson 27 not out.
Fall of wickets: 1-35 Tim Suttor, 2-35 Wil Stanley, 3-69 Jamie Golden, 4-69 Justin Corkery, 5-69 Cameron Johnston, 6-101 Nathan Schofield, 7-103 Benjamin Klose, 8-103 Oliver Miller, 9-119 Kyle Pye, 10-126 Player.
B GRADE ROUND 5 RESULTS
Bribbaree Rams Cricket Club 4/70 defeated Temora Exies Renegades 10/69 at Cranfield Oval, Young. Temora won the toss and elected to bat.
Fall of wickets: 1-13 Charlie Watson, 2-23 Julian Drumore, 3-23 Deklan Moore, 4-24 Martin Lancaster, 5-33 Harry Swanston, 6-33 Guinevere Drumore, 7-52 Fynn Swavley, 8-59 Sarah Oliver, 9-69 Matthias Lancaster, 10-69 Harvey Drumore.
Wickets for the Rams were taken by James Payne 2, Liam Miller 2, Patrick Grady 1, Jack Woods 2, Zabir Alam 1 and Mohammed Alam 2. Ryder Dovern took two catches, Nicholas Mcraye took a catch as wicket keeper and took a stumping, Jack Woods and Mohammed Alam both took a catch each.
Runs for the Rams were made by Jack Woods 27, Ryder Dovern 24, Nicholas Mcraye 3, Liam Payne 7 not out and Jack Apps 3 not out.
Fall of wickets: 1-37 Jack Woods, 2-37 Mitchell Schiller, 3-41 Nicholas Mcraye, 4-66 Ryder Dovern. Cootamundra Ex Services Club Bulls 7/149 were defeated by the Harden Hornets 5/152 at Clarke Oval, Cootamundra.
The Bulls won the toss and elected to bat.
Wickets for the Hornets were taken by Beau Bourlet 1, Dean Bourlet 1, Danny Arabin 1, Fill-in 2 and Ardy Abnett 1.
Tim Macfarlane had a catch and a runout, Beau Bourlet took two catches and Shane Abnett had one.
Fall of wickets: 1-15 Aaron Lewis, 2-41 Kevin DAMSCHKE, 3-46 David Alexander, 4-59 Phillip Gay, 5-59 Tony Reece, 6-97 Edward Petelo Tuala Talipope, 7-128 Kyle Lewis.
Runs for the Hornets were scored by Danny Arabin 6, Shane Abnett 1, Brody Steele 31, Tim Macfarlane 83 not out, Dean Bourlet 8, Beau Bourlet 1 and Fill-in 12 not out.
Fall of wickets: 1-3 Shane Abnett, 2-13 Danny Arabin, 3-56 Brody Steele, 4-84 Dean Bourlet, 5-111 Beau Bourlet.
Wickets for the Bin Chickens were taken by captain Javarn Hurcum 1, Rhys Featherstone 2, Declan Hurcum 3, Craig Wills 2 and Joel Pritchard 2.
Todd Lemon took a catch as a wicket keeper, Jarvan took a catch and Rhys Featherstone took two catches for the Bin Chickens. Runs for the Bin Chickens were made by Craig Wills 12, Leonard Hurcum 3, Jack McRae 26, vice captain Ethan Richens 42, Declan Hurcum 3, Matthew Dunn 18, Javarn Hurcum 2, Joel Pritchard 2 not out, Private Player 4.
Fall of wickets: 1-14 Craig Wills, 2-75 Jack McRae, 3-83 Declan Hurcum, 4-116 Ethan Richens, 5-119 Javarn Hurcum, 6-119 Matthew Dunn, 7-119 Rhys Featherstone, 8-126 Player, 9-126 Todd Lemon. Wickets for the Big Bottles were taken by Oliver Miller 1, Wil Stanley 2, captain Nathan Schofield 3 and Tim Suttor 2.
Ethan Robinson had a runout and Wil Stanley took a catch for the Big Bottles.
Junee Stallions 2/115 defeated Grenfell Blues 9/114 at Burns Park in Junee.
Temora Bowling Club Tigers 10/116 were defeated by Cootamundra Ex Services Club Bulls 3/117 at The Oval, Temora.
B GRADE ROUND 6 DRAW
Cootamundra Ex Services Club Bulls vs Cootamundra Ex Services Club Bulls Drive at Albert Park, Cootamundra.
Grenfell Blues vs Bribbaree Rams Cricket Club at Lawson Oval, Grenfell.
Criterion Bin Chickens vs Junee Stallions at Gus Smith Oval, Young. Murringo Mavericks Cricket Club vs Boorowa Big Bottles at Cranfield Oval, Young.
Harden Hornets vs Temora Shamrock Leprechauns at Tim Doolan Oval, Harden.
Temora Bowling Club Tigers vs Temora Exies Renegades at Nixon Park 2, Temora.
ON Sunday a total of 14 games were completed in qualifying rounds of the Region Singles Championship.
Play started at 9.15 am and the last game was completed at 5.50 pm.
Particular thanks to those members of the club who gave up their time to act as markers or umpires.
In the first games of the Women’s State division Kate Cooper defeated Anne-Marie Phillis (Harden) 25–14 and in the game between two players from Harden, Dianne Peisley defeated Kelly Daley 25–22.
The final game in that division took just on 3 hours with Dianne Peisley defeating Kate Cooper 25–23 to qualify
for the Region Finals.
There were nine players involved in the Men’s Senior division with two to qualify for the finals.
In the opening game George Somerville defeated Terry McDonald (Cootamundra) 25–22.
In the next round for that section George defeated Bill Robertson (Temora) 25–12 and Bruce Lack (Temora) defeated Cliff Traynor 25–20. Bruce then defeated George 25–12 to earn a place in the Region Finals.
In other games in the Senior division Russell Boyd defeated Wayne Foote (Temora) 25–20 and John Cooper defeated Peter Watts 25–24.
John went on to gain the second qualifying position by defeating Russell 25–20.
There were also two qualifying positions available for the Open Reserve division and the games there were to be played in round–robin format.
A withdrawal in one section saw just one game needed and in that game Joe Read defeated Glen Seward 25–20.
The results of the three games from the other section were Shane Foote (Boorowa Ex–Services) defeated Glen Benson 25–18, Steve Joliffe defeated Glen Benson 25–24 and Shane Foote defeated Steve Joliffe 25–16. This meant that Shane was the qualifier.
Two other players from the
club were involved in games at Temora.
Jono Watson was playing in the Men’s State division and won his first game against Glen Keane (Temora) 25–6. He lost his next game to Artie Stacey (Temora Ex–Services) 25–15 with Artie qualifying for the Region Finals.
Sheila Traynor was playing in the Women’s Senior Division and had a bye in the first round.
Tanya Chaffey (Temora Ex–Services) won her opening game 25–7, defeated Sheila 25–17 and won the final game 25–10 and will progress to the Region Finals.
Saturday afternoon at Young saw 20 players in-
volved in Jackpot play.
The five games saw four close contests and one big margin.
Allan Langford and Les Fanning took out the vouchers with their winning margin of 17 shots.
The other winning teams and their margins were Tom Preston and Joe Bargwanna (8 shots), Max Penfold and Peter Watts (5 shots), Harold Anderson and Brian Madden (3 shots) and Steve Walsh and Joe Read (2 shots).
During the week there were 14 players on Thursday afternoon.
The vouchers for the afternoon were won by Harold Anderson and Geoff Holt
with a margin of 11 shots. Milan Brankovic and Aldo Malvicino needed to play an extra end to win their game by 2 shots and the triples game was won by Tom Preston, Jim McQuade and Cliff Traynor by just 1 shot. In the Guy Pickering Charity Challenge the winners for Wednesday night were Tigers LTD.
Play on Thursday night was interrupted by heavy rain and scores were calculated after the completion of 8 ends. The DCA team were the winners for the night with a score of 13 points after a count-back with No Names who also had 13 points.
CLIFF TRAYNOR
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lady bowlers from Young Sporties have had a
The grade 3 Pennant Region Finals were played at Narrandera on Saturday 9th November and Young along with Lake Cargelligo travelled the 2 1/2hrs to play off.
Great game played in great spirits by both teams but sadly Young went down by 1
Well done Young ladies on a huge effort and congratulations Lake Cargelligo and good luck at State Finals in
Sunday 10th the Regional Singles we are contested over several areas but at Temora, Young ladies were represented by Sheila Traynor in the Women’s Sen-
most of the game just going down in last couple of ends, well done Sheila 2 really big days.
Young Sporties hosted the Women’s Open Singles for this area and in the 1st game on Rink 2 Dianne Peasley (Harden) defeated Kelly Daley (Harden) in the game on Rink 3 Kate Cooper defeated Anne-Marie Phillips (Harden). The Final was played after lunch and Dianne Peisley 25 defeated Kate Cooper 24 great game well done ladies. Di will now go onto play Regional Finals good luck and good bowling.
Next Wednesday and Thursday Young women will host the annual Cherry Festival Ladies Triples and then the mixed pairs on sat 23rd and Sun 24th.
FORMER local Brett Barton participated in the Pan Pacific Masters games held Gold Coast last weekend playing pickle ball.
Now living in Canberra, Brett successfully won bronze medals in two events, the over 50 singles and doubles against competitors from all over Australia.
Brett was particularly pleased in being named as the eventual singles winner from a Tasmanian player who lost the semi final 15-13 in the third set.
Pickle ball is taking off Australia wide strongly supported in Canberra and here in Young.
It is played at the Young PCYC on Friday mornings 9.30am till midday. Racquets and balls are provided.
It is an outstanding venue with both men, ladies and doubles games costing $8 for a great mornings exercise and fellowship.
New members welcome you will be glad you did.
-JOHN R BARTON
Sheila had a bye first game then played an enormous game against Tanya Chaffy from Temora leading for
Let’s hope for pleasant weather for our tournament.
- JILL ROSEN
Major Club Pairs won at Boorowa Club
THE Major Club Pairs Championship have been decided at the Boorowa Bowling Club.
In a very close match last Sunday, the pairing of Shane Foote as a skip and Charlie Sorgsepp won the championship over Darryl Murphy and Glen Klose 22-20. Congratulations Shane and Charlie.
The monthly social bowls trophy for October was won by Garry Dwyer on 87 points.
Second was John Piper on 77 with veteran Darryl Murphy third on 75 points. The last weekly prize for October was shared by John Piper and Tony Cassells on 24 points.
- J DYMOCK
Over the last week Harden Country Club has hosted its NSW Veterans Week of Golf.
95 players representing 47 golf clubs, from Bundaberg in the north to Melbourne in the south enjoyed the challenge of our course set by our course superintendent, Chad Gilmore.
Play was over four days (Wednesday, rest day), with all participants enjoying the course and our new club house facilities
We would like to thank our major sponsors Graymont , Galong, DA Busters; Craig Filmer.
We would also like to thank Bendigo Bank, for the generosity in donating gift bags for all participating players.
We also thank Harden Superbarn , Delta, Ziems Butch-
ers, OHANA Collection, and Terry White Chemist for their generous support. Looking forward to next year.
GET INVOLVED
Are you a golfer wanting to put up some prizes for a golf trophy?
Are you a community group looking to raise money for your group?
Are you a business that might like to sponsor a golf event?
There are many great ways to engage the community through golf and the end less formats it offers. If this sounds like something you would be interested in please get in touch as we are plan ning our 2025 golf calendar and would love to add your event. Please share so the word spreads.
On Saturday the Men played a 4BBB Stroke event sponsored by Rhett Foreman and Tim Norman.
The 4BBB was won by Nick Bush and Casey Wall with 57 nett.
The best individual score was Casey Wall with 63 nett and Ian Tierney was second with 67 nett.
Winners of the longest drive on the 18th were A Grade Rhett Forman, B Grade Peter Hamblin and C Grade Peter Kirkwood.
Bill Oliver had the least number of putts with 23 and Dave Killick had the most putts.
The Terry Brothers Carpet Court secret birdie hole was the 2nd and was won by Peter Campbell.
The Watson Toyota NTP on the 7th was won by Casey Wall with 65 cm and the 17th was won by Bailey Coombes with 242 cm.
The Pro Pin on the 7th was also won by Casey Wall.
The Ian Page Bricklaying card draw was not won and jackpots next week.
The Vinnies Pizza vouchers were won by Steve Dewar, Gavin Marshall and Simon Makeham.
Balls went down to 73 nett on a countback and there were 62 players.
Held in conjunction with the Saturday event was the 5th and final qualifying round of Handiskins.
won by Woe Hobson, Andrew McIllhatton, Michael Crawford and Michael’s mate with nett 49.
Runners up were Phillip Oliver, Beau Elsley, Simon Oakes and Sam Woods with 51.5 nett and in third position was Jonty Langfield, Jordan Osmond, Chris Williams and Riley Torpy 52.125 nett. There were 108 starters.
The Kyle McGovern Electrical Sunday medley was won by Tim Norman with 40 points and he won the $30 voucher and 6 balls.
Dom Scott was second with 37 points (4 balls) on a countback from Matt McKnight (3 balls) and Greg Glasgow (2 balls).
Balls went to 32 points and there were 25 players.
The Watson Toyota secret birdie hole was the 18th and was not won.
The jackpot will be $120 next week.
The Pro Pin on the 7th was won by Greg Glasgow and he won a $23.00 voucher.
The final of the Handiskins will be played on Sunday the 1st December and the four finalists are Rhett Foreman (120 points), Levi French (112 points), Andrew Aiken (112) points and Richard Apps (109 points). Beaten on a countback with 109 points were Jim Brewster and Jim Glasheen.
In the semi finals of the
The round winner was Casey Wall with 43 points and he also won the Yamaha NTP on the 7th.
mixed match play Karen Hamilton Gibbs and Peter Doherty defeated Cathy and Andrew Aiken on the 19th hole.
Upcoming events Saturday 16th Kim Watson ChallengeTwo Person Ambrose mens, ladies, mixed and non handicap.
Sunday 17th November
Kyle McGovern Electrical and Solar medley stableford. Saturday 23rd November -
the Skinny Jones Classic. Sunday 24th November
Kyle McGovern Electrical and Solar medley stableford. Saturday 30th November - American Foursomes sponsored by Matt Brown.
The Wednesday Medley was won by Alex Daley with 46 points and they won 12 balls.
Runner up was Don Cruickshank (9 balls) with 42 points, third was Jarrod
Wood (7 balls) with 40 points, Sandra Holmes (5 balls) with 36 points on a countback from Gary Anderson (3 balls) and Jim Beath (2 balls) with 35 points on a countback.
The Pro Pin on the 7th was won by Gary Anderson –131cm.
Balls went down to 30 points on a countback and there were 69 players.
On Friday it was the Flemings charity day which was
The Social Club played the first round of the Young Lock and Safe Services Social Club Championships.
Today’s winner was Anthony Webb with 46 nett from Josh Moles with 52 nett on a countback from Rosco.
The day was sponsored by Jimmy Delahunty and Lloyd Foley. There were 31 players.
- CRAIG WATSON
A two person Ambrose event was played on Tuesday, the winners were Max Hardman and Brian Hearne with 33 1/2nett, second going to Nigel Willett and David Jasprizza with 35 1/2nett. Thursday’s stroke event went to Garry Cummins with 74/52nett. Next best was Max Hardman on 59nett.
Garry and Max had a gobble each.
A stableford event was the order of the day on Sunday. Thadem Davies with 37pts was the winner on a countback from Nigel Willett, also on 37pts.
Garry Cummins and David Jasprizza each had a birdie. Thadem, Geoff Taylor and
Brent Sheather had one gobble each and Nigel Willett and Brent had a birdie gobble each.
Sponsor of the week was T and D’s Produce.
Brent’s little fellow, Jaxon, came in all excited, he said he had a hole in two. Hope to see you more often Jaxon.
Next Sunday will be a two
person ambrose. The Christmas party will be held on Sunday December 22.
December 15 is our Charity Golf Day, there is lots going on at Tipperary at the moment.
- VERA MCMILLAN
By REBECCA HEWSON
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MARK LAKE
YOUNG Amateur Swim Club (YASC) Swimmers are ready to dive into the pool and make a splash with the commencement of the Summer Season for season 2024/2025, with Junior Swimming numbers on the rise.
The Young ASC is gearing up for another exciting and family fun season in the water. The club commenced registrations in October and has seen several new and current members return for another season.
The Club presently has 102 members, catering from 6 years to Masters swimmers who are joining the club from Young and surrounding villages.
Young ASC is based at the Young Aquatic Centre where all the clubs training and club nights are held.
Young ASC Head Coach Kylie Rutter has been the head Coach for 12 years and has complete oversight of all the squads and programs and is assisted by fellow coaches Justine Nielsen, Patrick Brodbeck, Renee Williams, and Caitlyn Williams.
The Club runs swimming training sessions on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday morning from 6am and afternoon training on Tuesday and Thursday a ernoons from 3.30pm pending on what squad you are in.
There are seven squads running for every swimmer’s ability known as the Mini Squad being Red Fish, Orange Fish, Green Fish. Junior Squads Blue and Bronze and Senior Squads Silver, Gold, and Masters.
Over the last four weeks Friday Club Nights have been running at the pool from 6pm where our members come together participating in numerous strokes consisting of 25, 50, and 100 metre events.
“This is a great opportunity for swimmers to come together meet new friends and
Young Swimming Club is ready for the 2024/25 season.
have fun racing,” President of YASC Renee Williams said.
“It is an opportunity for all our swimmers to get themselves accustomed to participating in a racing environment.
“It is just great to see so many young swimmers progressing through from learn to swim into Swim Club and great to see all new swimmers and our returning club
swimmers back in the water for another season representing Young ASC.
“Our total member numbers are the same as this time last year which is positive for the growth of the club.”
YASC is a member of the Southern Inland Swimming Association and our members during the season will attend various swim meets in the region representing the
club throughout the season. At these meets swimmers get to compete up against other various swimmers from other clubs across the region.
There is also a development path for our swimmers giving them the opportunity to progress and represent the club at NSW Country Championships, Snr and Jnr State Age and Nationals.
On Sunday 10 November 2024 YASC had four swimmers Emma Bigwood, Zoe Lake, Georgina Nowland and Marlie Oakley attend a Swimming NSW (SNSW) Development Clinic at Junee lead by SNSW Regional Coaching Director Chris Myers focusing on Freestyle drills and techniques.
The Club will kick start the long course season with 12
swimmers travelling to Cowra on Sunday 17th November 2024 to swim in the Cowra Amateur Swim Club Meet. The Club is still open to taking registrations for season 2024/2025, if you would like to nd out more information about swim club please feel free to contact us at youngswimclub@gmail. com or follow us on our face book page.
