A fantastic day out at Koorawatha Show
Nurses strike over closure
Nurses and sta at the Young Hospital took part in a 24 hour strike last Wednesday over the NSW Government’s decision to close the Cootamundra Pathology Lab.
According to the Health Services Union the industrial action, which was supported by Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke and other locals, was part of an ongoing dispute over local pathology services.
Last month NSW Health Pathology sta from the Cootamundra lab will be offered positions at Young with the plan to expand the current capabilities of the Young Hospital Pathology lab to be extended.
Members of the Health Services Union joined with sta and Ms Cooke expressing concerns over the expected workload, which is already being reported at capacity.
“Our members take their jobs very seriously and don’t want to create even the slightest disruption to services, but they have been le
with no choice,” HSU secretary Gerard Hayes said.
“These essential workers are telling us today’s minor disruption will be a drop in the ocean compared to what happens when this service is lost.
“It’s not only disappointing that a stretched lab will take on more work, it’s also dangerous.”
There are fears a reduction in services will increase wait times for diagnostic results, and put more pressure on Young and Wagga’s pathology services.
“We gave NSW Pathology the chance to do the right thing and reverse the decision and maintain operations at the Cootamundra Pathology Lab,” Mr Hayes said.
The strike took place outside of the Young Hospital last week.
Ms Cooke also questioned Premier Minss in the NSW Parliament sharing her and local’s concerns over the closure of the facility in Cootamundra.
Union, the HSU, pathology clinicians are about to strike over your government’s decision to close the Cootamundra Hospital Pathology Lab, the closure will overwhelm pathology at Young, where services are already at breaking point, will you step in, agree to meet with me, these frontline workers and their union to hear why you must reverse this reckless decision by your government?” Ms Cooke asked in parliament.
Members of parliament were not happy with Ms Cooke asking her question, with MPs calling for the Speaker to take action as it was not a part of Standing Orders.
The Speaker called Members to come to order allowed the Member for Opposition Business to clarify that the question was in the scope of the Standing Orders and within Ms Cooke’s portfolio and should be answered by the Premier.
mier), however, he had ruled immediately that it was in order.
“I have been advised by the clerk of this parliament that it is completely within order and within the practice of this house in previous times for the Premier to be able to refer a question to the relevant Minister,” Speaker Greg Piper said.
“I ruled that it is in order and I will now call the Minister for Health.”
Minister for Health Ryan Park spoke in response of the question from Ms Cooke saying that he knows it is an important issue for Ms Cooke.
“I also want to acknowledge that a person who doesn’t spend a lot of time in this place, Adam Hall, is also here with us today,” Mr Park said.
Adam Hall is the political manager for the Health Services Union in NSW, ACT and Queensland.
care workers who are with us here today from the Nurses and Midwives Association,” Mr Hall continued.
Mr Hall said NSW Health Pathology is committed to ensuring pathology services continue to meet the needs of the local area.
“But I say from the outset, I think all of my colleagues on this side, and I’m sure when you were in government the same, we try and be as accessible as possible to Members of this House, who have concerns on behalf of issues within their community,” he said.
“I am happy to meet with the Member, that is not a problem, currently though, this is important, currently 70 percent of samples taken in Cootamundra require transfer to Sydney, Young or Wagga Wagga for testing.
the Cootamundra community.”
According to Mr Hall most testing to be performed at the expanded Young lab will include extended operating hours, including weekends, enhanced point of care testing capabilities at Cootamundra and will include new full blood count technology for urgent, onsite testing, retaining Cootamundra collection services for inpatients and outpatients and maintaining blood transfusion capacity with a remote release blood fridge, with O-negative blood products available to support emergency response capabilities.
“There will be no reduction in overall sta ng levels,” he said.
“With the support of the
The Speaker said he would be happy to hear from the Leader of the House (the Pre-
“I know the HSU have an interest in this area and in acknowledging them, I also acknowledge the other health-
“The expansion of services will see more testing undertaken within the local region at the Young laboratory, the transition will provide new technology, faster testing and a range of bene ts for
“This model has already been successfully operating in similar sized communities for more than a decade.”
Mr Hall used Temora, which does not have pathology services, as an example of where the model has been used.
It was a great day at the Koorawatha Show on Sunday with plenty of fun and entertainment for kids and adults and plenty of prizes picked up by the local producers and presenters.
Donges Supa IGA picks up two big awards
Donges Supa IGA in Young was among the state’s best independent supermarkets to have been recog nised at the 2025 NSW and ACT IGA Awards of Excellence last week.
Donges sta and management at tended the awards which were held last Friday and hosted by journalist Deborah Knight.
The annual awards provided an opportunity to formally acknowl edge and celebrate the incredible achievements of independent re tailers across the state.
Donges Supa IGA were named as the winner of the prestigious awards for the NSW and ACT Large Dairy and Freezer Department of the Year Award and Large Meat De partment of the Year Award.
“The team at Donges IGA Young always keep their customers at the heart of their decision making every day, and in the dairy and freezer department that’s no exception,” A
“The range of everyday and gour met products has seen shoppers gravitate towards the store, complimenting the overall shopping experience and leading to solid and sustained growth across the year in
“Great pride is taken in avail ability and presentation to keep the community happy in Young. The store has also been serving exceptional quality meat in town for over 50 years!”
A total of 22 awards were present-
to their local communities.
The awards were judged on a range of criteria, including customer service, community pride, department excellence, brand val-
ues, merchandising and the stores’
gress to the National Awards of Excellence in July, where they will be up against their state category winners across Australia.
Exhibition with a focus on local vulnerable flora and fauna to be held
With a passion for drawing and etching local Artists Denise ScholzWul ng and Kirsten Gri ths have been busy creating an exhibition featuring the local vulnerable ora and fauna. The title of the exhibition refers to threatened species category compiled by the NSW O ce of Environment and Heritage.
The exhibition is part of this year’s Hilltops O the Beaten Track Art and Cultural Trail and will be held at the Boorowa Museum Print Studio.
Denise has chosen the local birdlife as her subject and has combined her drawing and etching skills to create large scale drypoint images of vulnerable birds.
These works have a message printed with letterpress type Where is that bird?
This is designed to provoke the viewer into considering why these birds are not commonly seen in the landscape.
The text is printed using the original Boorowa News Printing Press which is housed in the Print Studio which is part of the Boorowa Museum collection and is in full working order.
Kirsten has a so spot for frogs and the smaller vulnerable plants and creatures of the Hilltops Region.
Some of her delicately drawn and coloured drypoint etchings feature the technique of a la poupee.
This involves the inking of a drypoint plate with more than one colour, then printing the plate using an etching press to produce a nal colourful image.
These and other printmaking techniques will be discussed and demonstrated on Saturday the 8th, 15th, and 22nd of March at 11am and 2pm, at the Boorowa Museum Print Studio, 35 Marsden St , Boorowa.
Entry is by gold coin donation and includes access to the Museum’s collection and goes towards the upkeep of the Museum.
The exhibition is open Saturdays 10am to 3pm on the 8th, 15th and 22nd of March and Thursday the 13th and 20th of March from 10am to 1pm.
There is a special free event for anyone interested in birds on Sunday the 16th of March,
in Boorowa
Group
CWA Southwest Group will hold their rst council meeting for the year on March 8th 2025 at Young. Martine has organized for Dean from “Boys to the Bush” as a guest speaker for the meeting. Boys to the Bush is a program on prevention and early intervention for disconnected boys, making for and interesting talk. So, hoping we will have a good showing of members at it. Lunch is $25 and payable on the day.
meeting 8.30am outside the Museum, then pro ceeding on a birdwatching walk and talk down the Boorowa River with members of the Hilltops Bird Observers.
Followed by a private viewing of the Vulner able exhibition with a discussion of the vulner able birds highlighted in the exhibition and the work of the Hilltops Bird Observers.
Keep your eyes peeled for the many other events in Boorowa as part of the Art Trail in March, including Leonie Bell’s artwork at the Courthouse, Ang Hart’s open Studio, Ben Perry man’s open Studio and the Rotary Art Auction, for a complete list visit the very extensive Hob track website. https://hobtrack.hilltopsarts.org/.
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Members of the Boorowa and District Historical Society Inc and Museum wished to show their respect to Maureen Beere, who passed away suddenly at Christmas time 2024.
At their last meeting, it was decided to put her name on the Honour Board in the Museum.
Maureen Beere had a lifetime of volunteer work and the Museum received a lot of her time and she is sadly missed.
BOOROWA AND DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC AND MUSEUM
Off the Beaten Track kicks off
Hilltops O the Beaten Track Arts and Cultural Trail kicks o from this Friday with a huge two weeks lled with plenty to see and do all across Boorowa, Harden and Young as well as villages across the region.
Friday is the O cial Opening Night with a focus on the art of making movies at the Southern Cross Cinema in Young.
Not only is the launch of HOBTRACK but a celebration of 20 years of the Southern Cross Cinema.
For two decades the Southern Cross Cinema has brought the magic of movies to the Hilltops, on Friday visitors can step behind the scenes with Kev Greaves of Reload Productions Australia, a lmmaker with 25 years of experience in special e ects and post-production, while he unveils the secrets of movie magic.
Topics will include how explosions look so real, how Superman ies and how lm editing shapes the stories on the screen.
Kev’s artist talk is a celebration of cinema, showing how the tools of lm making, including editing, special effects, sound and colour, turn ideas into unforgettable experiences on screen.
Following the talk, prepare to be immersed in the power of storytelling with the world premier of a captivating documentary, produced by Kevin.
To book tickets jump online and visit https:// hobtrack.hilltopsarts.org/ directory/the-magic-of-movie-making/ or call into the Southern Cross Cinema.
The Hubtastic Hop-On Tours, run by Hilltops Community Hub, will be running three separate bus tours during HOBTRACK.
Saturday March 8 there will be a tour from Young to Boorowa stopping in Murringo with the option of attending local events. In Boorowa there will be free time to wander and visit their O the Beaten Track events before returning to Young via Murringo.
Thursday March 13 the bus will travel from Boorowa to Young o ering an opportunity for Boorowa residents to visit some of the O the Beat-
org/directory/hubtastic-hopon-tours/ or call Hilltops Community Hub on 6382 6328.
Everyday of HOBTRACK visitors can stop by Kevin’s Quirky Kerbside Sculptures at 2 Berthong Street, Young. Explore a whimsical world of Kevin Payne’s garden sculptures, where creativity meets upcycling.
Kevin is a true master of turning everyday objects into extraordinary art, giving new life to the unexpected.
You can also catch more of Kev’s creations on the Milvale Road at the rest area.
Each piece is a testament to his creative vision.
The On the Farm themed Children’s Art Exhibition will open at Studio One in the Southern Cross Cinema, Young on March 7. Celebrate the future of art at the One the Farm Children’s Art Exhibition, a col-
open during Cinema opening hours.
The Burrangong Gallery Photography, Pyrography and Porcelain Exhibition will open from March 8.
Discover the artistic talents of the Young Society of Artists Inc and the Young Camera Club.
This exhibition is an important part of the 2025 HOBTRACK as it showcases a variety of creative expressions from local artists.
Visitors can enjoy a stunning collection of works, including photography, pyrography and porcelain painting.
Each piece highlights the talent of artists from the Hilltops region.
The diversity of art makes it a standout experience for anyone who loves culture and creativity.
The exhibition will o cial-
HGH Motor Group Young
The Art of Wine at Grove Estate showcases artists Victoria Anderson, Robyn Wheeler and Trevor Payne. A passionate art teacher, Victoria, launched Springeld Art in Young to o er a creative outlet for the Hilltops. Her amazing artwork will be on exhibition as part of The Art of Wine at Grove Estate and will showcase the local creative who has a love of her region and of bringing locals together to explore their own creative air.
Young artist Robyn Wheeler is actively involved in the local arts community, including leading workshops for acrylic painting at the Hilltops Community Hub. Her artwork is expressive, emotive and evokes a sense of understanding that locals and visitors alike are easily able to connect with.
cyanotype printing, an earlyvented by Sir John Herschelportunity to try this timeless process themselves to create
This exhibition o ers an interesting celebration of photography, art and history
rumburrah’s Old Courthouse and is an event not to be
raphy, Art and Cyanotypes presented by the Harden Murrumburrah Camera Club will open on Saturday March 9 at the Harden Murrumburrah Arts Council, Old Courthouse Building, Cnr Vernon and Albury Street, Murrumburrah.
The Harden Murrumburrah Camera Club will showcase a collection of stunning photography alongside paintings by local artists, creating a blend of visual storytelling and artistic expression across all three weekends of the festival.
Over the rst weekend of HOBTRACK (March 8-9) there will be some special features for visitors with an Old Camera Display where visitors can explore a collection of vintage cameras and dive into the history of photography, Cyanotype Printing Demonstration where spectators can learn about
nie Bell will be on display in Boorowa at the Boorowa Courthouse Arts and Cra s Co-op from Saturday March 8.
Discover the art of Leonie Bell in this special exhibition showcasing her realist-style works.
Drawing inspiration from her lifelong connection to the natural world, Leonie brings to life vibrant landscapes, birds and animals.
Growing up in coastal bushland and later working with horses on orchard farms in the scenic Hawkesbury region, Leonie has developed a deep appreciation for wildlife, light and colour that resonates in her art.
This exhibition o ers a chance to experience the rich diversity of tranquil pastoral scenes to dynamic depictions of cattle, horses and birds.
Trevor will be exhibiting more of his amazing, creative and unique creations amongst the vines at Grove Estate as part of the exhibition.
Two Arts, One Vision: Art and Photography in Harmony is an exhibition that will open at the Harden Murrumburrah Arts Council on Saturday March 8 as a collaboration between the Arts Council and Harden Murrumburrah Camera Club.
Enjoy a vibrant showcase of creativity as the Harden Murrumburrah Arts Council collaborates with the Harden Murrumburrah Camera Club to present a unique exhibition of local art and photography.
Discover stunning artworks, thought-provoking photographs and creative expressions that re ect the heart and heritage of the Hilltops region.
This event o ers a chance to explore the talents of local artists in the historic setting of the Old Courthouse, making it a must visit experience on the HOBTRACK.
These are just some of the many exhibitions, workshops and more for the opening day of the 2025 HOBTRACK, so be sure to jump online and visit the website where there is a full calendar of events, bookings and more at www. hobtrack.hilltopsarts.org/ calendar/.
YOUR COUNCIL - YOUR NEWS HILLTOPS COUNCIL
PLANNED COUNCIL WORKS
UNTIL WEEK ENDING THURSDAY 13/03/2025
is available on Council’s website at https://www.hilltops.nsw.gov. au/council/ council-works-and-road-closures/ 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.
PESTICIDE & HERBICIDE USE NOTIFICATION
UNTIL WEEK ENDING THURSDAY 13/03/2025
is available on Council’s website at https://www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/council-works-and-road-closures
Road users should exercise extreme caution when passing these vehicles.
Planned pesticide and herbicide use is subject to change due to Council resources and weather conditions.
PLEASE DIRECT ANY ENQUIRIES TO CUSTOMER SERVICES ON 1300 445 586.
PUBLIC NOTICES
CUSTOMER SERVICE OFFICE AT HARDEN LIBRARY
Please be advised that a customer service o ice is operating out of the Harden Library (based in the Trinity Centre on East Street).
This is a temporary arrangement and hours of operation will align with that of the library which are Monday to Friday 10am to 12.30pm & 1.30pm to 5pm (the cashier closes at 4.30pm)
Visit during these times or please call 1300 445 586.
PUBLIC EXHIBITION OF DRAFT POLICIES (VARIOUS)
At the Hilltops Council Ordinary Council Meeting on 27 February 2025, the Council endorsed several dra policies to be placed on public exhibition. These are: Dra Debt Recovery and Financial Hardship Policy; Dra Hilltops Council Enforcement Policy; Dra Live Streaming of Council Meetings Policy; Dra Public Interest Disclosure Internal Reporting Policy; Dra Statement of Business Ethics Policy; Dra Cemetery Management Policy; Dra Hilltops Internet, Email and Computer Usage Policy; Dra Access to Information Policy; Dra Legislative Compliance Policy and Dra Enforcement Policy.
The dra policies can be viewed at https://www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/ council/have-your-say/ or hard copies are available for viewing by the public at the Council administration o ices at Boorowa, Harden and Young.
SUBMISSIONS
Any person may make a written submission to Council and can do so until midnight, Sunday 30 March 2025. Submissions can be made via https://www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/have-your-say/ or BY LETTER TO: The General Manager, Locked Bag No. 5, Young NSW 2594. All submissions received will be considered by Council before the final documents are adopted.
PUBLIC EXHIBITION OF DRAFT HILLTOPS DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT POLICY
At the Hilltops Council Ordinary Council Meeting on 27 February 2025, the Council resolved to exhibit the dra Hilltops Development Assessment Policy 2025 as Council’s response to the Ministerial Statement of Expectations Order for Development Applications to be ‘assessment ready’.
The dra policy recommends placing an emphasis on front-loading the process where Council o icers will provide more pre-lodgement advice, publish detailed checklists, and make direct contact when the documentation submitted does not meet the ‘assessment ready’ standard. In return, applications that are not assessment ready will be returned prior to lodgement and determined when ‘stop the clock’ requests for further information are not met in a timely manner.
The dra Hilltops Development Assessment Policy 2025 will be on public exhibition from Monday 3 to Monday 31 March 2025, with the submissions period closing at 5.00pm on Monday 14 April 2025 The dra Hilltops Development Assessment Policy 2025 can be
OF DRAFT HILLTOPS DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN 2025
In accordance with Division 3.6 and Schedule 1 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and Division 2 of the Environmental Planning Regulation 2021, Hilltops Council gives public notice of the exhibition of the dra Hilltops Development Control Plan 2025.
At the Hilltops Council Ordinary Council Meeting on 27 February 2025, the Council resolved to exhibit the dra Hilltops Development Control Plan 2025 to produce a single set of planning rules for the Hilltops Local Government Area.
The dra Hilltops DCP is a planning document that provides additional planning rules to enhance the function, design and amenity of development within the Hilltops Local Government area. Examples of controls include height of buildings, setbacks, building design and amenity, and landscaping and parking requirements.
The dra Hilltops DCP combines and aligns planning controls of the former Young and Boorowa Shires. It will replace the existing Young Development Control Plan 2011 and Boorowa Development Control Plan 2012 and apply to the whole of the Hilltops Local Government
viewed at https://www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/have-your-say/ or hard copies are available for viewing by the public at the Council administration o¬ ices at Boorowa, Harden and Young.
Any person may make a written submission to Council in relation to the dra Hilltops Development Assessment Policy 2025 and can do so until 5.00pm, Monday 14 April 2025. Submissions can be made via https:// www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/have-your-say/ or BY LETTER TO: The General Manager, Locked Bag No. 5, Young NSW 2594. PUBLIC EXHIBITION OF HILLTOPS COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION PLAN 2025
At the Hilltops Council Ordinary Council Meeting on 27 February 2025, the Council resolved to exhibit the Hilltops Community Participation Plan 2025 which sets the consultation framework for the planning functions of Hilltops Council. The majority of the updated plan remains as the previously adopted Plan in 2019. The main inclusion within the plan outlines which Development Applications are to be neighbour notified and publicly advertised.
The Hilltops Community Participation Plan 2025 will be on public exhibition from Monday 3 to Monday 31 March 2025, with the submissions period closing at 5.00pm on Monday 31 March 2025
The dra Hilltops Development Assessment Policy 2025 can be viewed at https://www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/have-your-say/ or hard copies are available for viewing by the public at the Council administration o¬ ices at Boorowa, Harden and Young.
Any person may make a written submission to Council in relation to the Hilltops Community Participation Plan 2025 and can do so until 5.00pm Monday 31 March 2025. Submissions can be made via https://www. hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/have-your-say/ or BY LETTER TO: The General Manager, Locked Bag No. 5, Young NSW 2594.
OPEN TENDER - RFT000034 – YOUNG TRUNK DRAINAGE CONSTRUCTION
Hilltops Council is seeking tenders from suitably qualified and experienced parties to undertake the construction of a trunk drainage line within the township of Young, NSW.
Interested parties are required to register via Council’s E-tendering Portal, Tenderlink, via https://portal.tenderlink.com/hilltops/ to download the relevant tender documentation.
Should you experience di iculties accessing the above website please call Tenderlink’s helpdesk on 1800 233 533.
Council’s Procurement & Risk Coordinator, Kirstie Mayne, is the relevant contact for this tender all enquiries are to be directed through the Tenderlink Forum.
Closing date: no later than 12 Noon on Thursday 27 March 2025. SEEKING EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - HILLTOPS ACCESS COMMITTEE
Hilltops Council would like to invite members of the community to
Area.
The dra Hilltops Development Control Plan will be on public exhibition from Monday 3 March to Monday 31 March 2025. Council welcomes any submissions or feedback on the dra Plan.
Of note, the dra Hilltops DCP must be taken into consideration when preparing and determining development applications lodged a er 3 March 2025. Council encourages you to read the dra documents to see if there are any proposed changes relevant to you.
The full details of the dra Hilltops DCP may be viewed on Council’s website at https://www.hilltops.nsw.gov. au/council/have-your-say/ or hard copies are available for viewing by the public at the Council administration o ices at Boorowa, Harden and Young.
Any person may make a written submission to Council in relation to the Dra DCP and can do so until the close of the public exhibition period by 5.00pm Monday 31 March 2025. Submissions can be made via https:// www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/have-your-say/ or BY LETTER TO: The General Manager, Locked Bag No. 5, Young NSW 2594.
nominate for the Hilltops Access Committee (the ‘Committee’). Council is looking to appoint up to ten (10) community members or representatives from our local community in line with the term of Council.
Eligibility:
To be eligible as a community representative, members must live, work, study or have connections to the Hilltops LGA and meet at least one of the following desirable criteria:
• Be a person with disability or mobility restriction or represent a group of persons who have disability or mobility restriction.
• Be a family member of people with disability within the LGA
• Be a representative of a local disability service provider providing services to people with disability within the LGA.
SUBMISSIONS
If you believe you could add value to the Hilltops Access Committee, please complete and submit the Expression of Interest form available at https://www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/have-your-say/. Applicants must also attach a supporting letter demonstrating how your membership would be of benefit to the Committee.
Applications are to be submitted via mail@hilltops.nsw.gov.au no later than 5pm on Friday 13 March 2025.
If you should have any queries regarding the Expression of Interest please contact Darryl Smith, Manager Corporate Strategy & Community, via mail@hilltops.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 445 586.
COMMUNITY CONSULTATION ON IMPROVEMENTS TO
WASTE SERVICES
Council is seeking feedback from residents, businesses, and stakeholders on the proposed charges and service level options to achieve environmental compliance goals and financial sustainability.
Building on the success of community consultation workshops held in early 2023, Council will be engaging in additional community consultation to provide information and receive feedback on the identified options to improve waste services.
The consultation approach includes:
• Community consultation workshops took place across Hilltops from Thursday 13 February to Thursday 6 March 2025, to collect more qualitative data and gauge the di erent priorities of di erent communities.
• An online waste management survey opened on Monday 17 February 2025 and closes Sunday 16 March 2025 for those who were unable to attend a consultation session and to collect statistical data on customer attitudes to proposed charges and waste management options.
• Written submissions are invited for any feedback which does not fit in to either of the above consultation options.
For more information and access to the online waste management survey go to https://www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/have-your-say/
HILLTOPS SHIRE COUNCIL
Post hailstorm music therapy
The regional Hilltops Choir is joining forces with organist David Powell to present an exciting concert of choral items and organ solos.
Donations at the door will go directly to support the Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern section of NSW).
The concert is set down for Sunday, 16th March at 2.00 pm in the Ross Memorial Church.
It is just one of the events that make up the Hilltops O The Beaten Track Arts & Cultural Trail.
The Hilltops Choir draws singers from the towns of the Hilltops LGA and beyond.
It is under the musical direction of Murrumburrah local Stewart Bruce, with Young-based accompanist Susan Rolfe.
The choir will be singing a wide variety of pieces including songs from the musicals, negro spirituals, some African tunes and two inspiring songs from the animated movie Prince of Egypt.
throughout the program.
A local identity on African drum will also be a surprise artist!
David grew up in Murrumburrah and learned his cra on the historic Dodd pipe organ in the church.
invited to stay on for a ernoon tea and friendly gathering in the church hall.
Susan will use the wonderful Yamaha S6X grand piano for choir accompaniments
Interspersed with the choral items will be organ works with Sydney-based organist David Powell.
He is a master at weaving his magic on this fully restored instrument.
A er the concert, all are
Come along and support local talent and have a little bit of post-hailstorm music therapy!
For further info, contact
Open house to celebrate local photographers
Young Camera Club invite you to visit our Open House as part of the Hilltops O the Beaten Track Art and Cultural Trail.
Come and enjoy our photography exhibition, learn some photography tips and ask questions. Find out about Young Camera Club, including our 2025 Events.
Our Club Room is located at 2 Campbell Street, next to the Green Ivy Cafe.
We will be open on Saturday 15 March and Sunday 16 March, from 10am to 4pm.
The Open House will include the Brian Hargraves Memorial Award, and the winning photo.
Congratulations go to this year’s winner, Maree Myhill, with her photo titled ‘Horses Rearing’. Brian was a founding member of Camera Club. Thank you also to our judge, Ray Bloor, who was a good friend of Brian.
Come and visit the Photography, Pyrography and Porcelain Exhibition at the Burrangong Gallery, located at the Visitor Information Centre.
This includes photography by Young Camera Club members as guest presenters, and works by the Young Society of Artists.
This is currently on exhibit and runs until Saturday, 12th April and is a part of the Hilltops O the Beaten Track Art and Cultural Trail.
Young Camera Club’s next meeting will be on Wednesday, 12th March, at 6:30pm in the club room.
Be sure to be there on time, bring your camera and join us for our Golden Hour Photo Walk.
For more information phone Gail on 0417 435 404 or Trevor on 0414 649 500.
Look up Young Camera Club on Facebook.
NARELLE HOWARD
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Hilltops Choir at Harden Grange in November last year.
David Powell at the Dodd pipe organ, Ross Memorial Church, Murrumburrah. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED.
information about the Hilltops Choir, please email: hilltopschoir@gmail.com.
STEWART BRUCE
2025 Brian Hargraves Memorial winner is Horses Rearing by Maree Myhill. PHOTO: Supplied.
Hilltops Councillor Column
The Hilltops region is buzzing with exciting developments and accomplishments, and I’m thrilled to share some of the latest updates with you.
First up, we are seeing great progress with the Donohoe’s Estate in Boorowa.
Over 30 blocks have already been sold, which means stage one earthworks are now set to commence.
This is fantastic news for our community, particularly for Boorowa.
The layout of the estate is looking beautiful, and I encourage everyone to pop down to Flemings Property Services, Boorowa to browse the catalogue or even take a trip to Boorowa to see it for yourself.
It’s an opportunity you won’t want to miss.
In other exciting news, the Boorowa Show was an outstanding success.
Although I was out of town for family business, I’ve received incredible feedback from the community, with record numbers attending.
These events wouldn’t be possible without the hard work and dedication of our small businesses, the volunteers, and the community at large.
A huge shout-out to everyone involved for making it such a success!
We also had our rst Council Meeting of 2025 on Wednesday 26 February.
With over 1500 pages to review, it was no small feat,
but I’m proud to say that our Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Councillors, and sta all handled it exceptionally well.
Hats o to everyone who contributed.
We had six development applications (DA) in total, and the process was smooth thanks to the dedication and hard work of our team.
In more news, the recent hailstorm in Harden has been o cially declared a natural disaster.
This declaration brings much needed support to our community.
I’d like to take this opportunity to thank our Council sta for their exceptional efforts during this time.
Everyone pitched in without hesitation - no complaints - just hard work and it was truly impressive.
The Minister for Emergency Services even commended Hilltops Council, asking how we managed to produce such a comprehensive report in such a short time.
It’s a testament to the strength and unity of our team.
The Koorawatha Show, held last weekend, was another highlight.
I’ve heard it was a great success, and I want to thank everyone who attended, as well as the volunteers and the community for their continued support.
These events are only made possible by your involvement.
Our Development Applica-
tion (DA) process is moving forward.
We’ve been holding Councillor DCP Steering Group meetings alongside our Council meetings to improve the DA application process.
One of our rst changes is opening the exhibition process for community feedback.
We’re looking forward to hearing your thoughts and suggestions as we work together to make Hilltops even better.
Lastly, The Cootamundra and Gundagai region urgently needs our support to prevent cuts to essential regional healthcare services, including the removal of critical drugs and equipment for paramedics and the closure of the NSW Health Pathology lab at Cootamundra Hospital.
These cuts will further strain already overstretched healthcare services, cause longer treatment delays, and have a signi cant impact on the entire region.
Show your support by signing the petition at the Hilltops Council Chambers, Steph Cook’s o ce, or the IGA in Young.
It’s been a busy start to the year, and I’m excited for what’s to come.
Thank you to everyone for your continued support and dedication to making our region a better place.
Until next time, take care. Councillor Jake Davis
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ACROSS
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD
3 What is the national legislative body of the USA (8)
7 Name the head of a Muslim State (6)
8 Which military staff officer assists the commanding officer (8)
9 What, in the USA is a five-cent piece (6)
10 To inoculate, is to do what (8)
11 Name a renowned movie dog (6)
14 What are beginnings known as (6)
17 What is a radio or TV broadcast of news reports (8)
18 Name groups of fish crowded fairly close together (6)
19 Who often plays the music in a church (8)
20 Name a volcanic mountain in eastern Turkey, Mount ... (6)
21 What is a beginning or a development (8)
DOWN
1 Name a tropical climbing orchid (7)
2 Who wrote Oliver Twist, Charles ... (7)
3 Name a cup for the wine of the eucharist (7)
4 Name a French post-impressionist painter, Paul ... (7)
6 What are sofas also known as (7)
11 Name the 16th President of the USA (7)
12 What are waste matters that pass through sewers called (7)
13 Which aromatic substance is burnt for its fragrant odour (7)
E-QUATIONS 7
5 To be indirect, is to be what (7)
14 To remain too long, is to do what (7)
Letters have a number value
Some values are in the right hand cells. Create remaining values using clues in centre cells.
E-QUATIONS
Letters A to Z have a number value. Some are shown in the right-hand cells. Create remaining values using clues in centre cells.
15 What is a metal urn for heating the water for making tea (7)
16 What is a picture, as of a scene (7)
Find the following words in the grid. They may be read in any direction, even diagonally. Some letters are used more than once.
WHICH WORDS
1 CHARLATAN
(a) A mere talking pretender
(b) The edible leaf stalk of artichoke
(c) A dance characterised by spasmodic knee action
2 DEBENTURE
(a) A contention in words
(b) A complete break-up or collapse
(c) A written acknowledgement of a debt
BIYWORD
Build it yourself using the clues and each of the twenty-four letters once only to form ten words: five across and five down. A key word (bold clue) builds on the letter set in the grid.
CLUES:
Bird: Jabiru ... (5)
Dark yellowish-brown (5)
Disease-transmitting organism (7)
Farm animal (3)
Means of access (7)
Movement of a dog’s tail (3)
Music: principal tonality (3)
Twist to remove fluid (5)
Unofficial vote: ... poll (5)
Was seated (3)
Solve the crossword. Each answer has four letters.
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Tuesday 25th March, 2025 at 5.30pm, Young Federation Motor Inn meeting room.
Note - no committee election this year. AGM
YOUNG NORTH PUBLIC SCHOOL P&C ASSOCIATION
Tuesday, 18th March 2025, at 6:30 PM School Sta Room, Admin Building All welcome.
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Autumn Croquet Carnival in full swing
There is no more important week for the Young Croquet Club than this week that proves that croquet really does matter.
The big Autumn Carnival is in full swing at Jack Bond Oval on Bialong Street, Young.
The courts and surrounding facilities are in beautiful condition for all the visitors to enjoy with play commencing daily from 8am.
Young Croquet Club would like to sincerely thank the supporting businesses for their ongoing support which greatly contributes to the success of the carnival.
The businesses the Croquet Club would like to thank are:
- Young Services Club
- SWS Bank
- Hamblin’s Amcal Plus
- Thompson’s Rural Supplies
- PCR Engraving
- Turner’s Furniture One
- Bush Chemist, Young
- Porterhouse Bistro at the Young Services Club
- Colonial Motel
- Donges Supa IGA
- Poppa’s Fudge Factory
- Powderley’s Pumping and Irrigation
- Label A
- Forty Winks A reminder that there is no Business House Competition this week with the running of the Carnival, but it will resume next week.
Winners from last week’s Business House were Raine and Horne, IGA One and Douglas Transport.
There will be the full results from the Carnival in next week’s edition.
Mixed results for Young bowls pennants sides
The continued hot conditions saw most bowls being played in the mornings or evening.
All three Pennant matches this weekend were started by 10 am.
Young’s Grade 2 side played Temora B&R Grade 3 at Temora on Sunday with the home side winning overall by 70 shots to 55.
David Quigley lost to Trevor Firman 19–20, Damien Miller lost to Bruce Lack 10–29 and Brian Madden defeated Bill Spletter 26–21.
A er four rounds of the multi–grade competition Tumut Grade 4 have 27 points, Young Grade 2 have 21 points, Temora B&R Grade 3 have 20.5 points and Temora Ex–Services Grade 4 have 11.5 points.
On Saturday Young’s Grade 6 side won all three rinks against the Grade 6 side from Cootamundra Ex–Services and gained 10 points.
Glen Benson defeated Geo Hillier 33–12, Graeme Edgerton defeated Graeme Worboys 25–24 and Cli Traynor defeated Rod Bradley 27–20.
This is also a multi–grade competition with three sides in Grade 5 and three sides in Grade 6.
Currently in Grade 5 Boorowa Ex–Services is on 31 points and Cootamundra Ex–Services is on 30 points.
Young’s Grade 6 side has 37 points.
In Grade 7 Young played at Boorowa Recreation Club on Sunday and lost overall 51–61.
Geo DeBritt lost to Phillip Johnston 13–25, Mark Anderson defeated Je Summer eld 18–14 and Denis Rosen lost to Danny Cassells 20–22. The Boorowa side are leading the competition with 29 points and Young are third with 19.5 points.
Stephen had a handy lead at 12–4 a er 9 ends but a er 20 ends he was just 2 shots ahead at 17–15.
He did best over the next few ends to win 25–16.
With his last bowl on the 18th end Glen moved the jack to go from 4 down to 3 up.
From that point Glen won most of the remaining ends to win 25–17.
The score in Aldo and Brian’s game was 9–all a er 11 ends but the next 10 ends saw Brian leading 23–14. Aldo then won 4 consecutive ends to trail 20–23 before Brian scored the 2 shots he needed to win 25–21.
Peter Watts and Damien Miller played their game on Saturday a ernoon.
A er 12 ends the score was 8–all.
Damien then gained a slight edge to lead 14–9 and a few ends later he led 18–12.
Peter scored on the next 3 ends to level at 18–all. A er another 5 ends Damien led 22–21 and he went on to win 25–21.
Sunday morning saw Glen Seward playing George Somerville.
George won 8 of the rst 12 ends to lead 12–5. Despite Glen cutting the margin back several times George went on to win 25–20.
There was just one game of Jackpot Bowls played on Thursday morning with Albert Carter, Jim McQuade and Brian McNair winning the game by 8 shots.
Noisey’s team scored 14 points to be the winners for Wednesday night’s division of the Guy Pickering Charity Challenge.
On Thursday night 3G Mac Attack had the highest score with 16 points and Boof’s Heroes were not far behind with 14 points.
Several games of Club Singles were completed during the week.
Some games were played mid-week and others at the weekend – all depending on player availability.
On Wednesday Stephen Joli e played Joe Bargwanna.
Two games were played on Thursday with Glen Benson opposed to Ivor Watkiss and Aldo Malvicino playing Brian Christie.
Glen and Ivor were level at 12–all a er 16 ends and Ivor scored 4 on the next end to lead 16–12.
Pennants this weekend will see Young’s Grade 2 playing Temora Ex–Services at Young on Saturday a ernoon, Grade 6 playing Harden 6 at Boorowa Ex–Services on Saturday morning and Grade 7 also playing on Saturday morning at Cootamundra Ex–Services.
CLIFF TRAYNOR
Under 13s and Under 16s head into the finals
UNDER 11s
The nal round of the Under 11s South West Slopes Cricket League was played over the weekend with Boorowa Gold topping the ladder with 10 wins and one loss under their belts. Not to be outdone Boorowa Green ended up in second place on the ladder with seven wins.
Results from the last round for the weekend was:
CATO Strikers 123 were defeated by Ray White Young Heat 132 at Young Public School Harden Hornets 118 were defeated by Boorowa Gold 160 at Murrumburrah Public School
Gecko Sports Smashers 107 were defeated by Boorowa Green 201 at Keith Cullen Oval, Young NXT Journey Sixers 123 defeated Jennings Mowers Warriors 96 at Mitchell Park Oval 1, Cootamundra Dunk Insurance Hurricanes had the bye. Congratulations to Boorowa Gold on their win.
UNDER 13s
The last game of the normal season was played by the sides, the results were: Col Gerhard Colts 7/105 were defeated by Ariah Park Redbacks 4/106
Young Vet Clinic Renegades 8/56 were defeated by Mawhood’s Supa IGA Mag-
pies 5/113.
The Renegades won the toss and went into bowl.
Tyler Pullen took two catches for the Renegades, Oscar McRae took a wicket, Riley Barron had a run out and Patrick O’Reilly took a wicket.
Runs for the Renegades were made by Riley Barron 1, Matilda Woodward 3, Scarlett Woods 8, Charlie Maher 9, Henry Parkman 3, Tyler Pullen 5, Oscar McRae 6 not out.
Fall of wickets for the Renegades was 1-7 Matilda Woodward, 2-15 Riley Barron, 3-31 Charlie Maher, 4-33 Scarlett Woods, 5-35 Henry Parkman, 6-53 Tyler Pullen, 7-56 Patrick O’Reilly, 8-56
Harry Houston. Nimbus Scorchers 5/43 were defeated by Arthur Stacey Stars 8/163.
The Scorchers won the toss and decided to bowl rst.
Tyson Scho eld had a wicket, Edward Shipp had a wicket, Dakota Bourke took two catches and a wicket, Tom McKnight took a wicket.
Runs for the Scorchers were made by Edward Shipp 5, Tyson Scho eld 17 and Bentley Quinn 10 not out.
Fall of wickets for the Scorchers was 1-0 Marni Campbell, 2-2 Dakota Bourke, 3-27 Edward Shipp, 4-33 Tyson Scho eld, 5-43 Tom McKnight.
The Harden Hornets had
the bye.
This weekend heading into the semi nal the Arthur Stacey Stars will face o against Mawhood’s Supa IGA Magpies at The Oval in Temora and the Ariah Park Redbacks will go against the Harden Hornets at the Ariah Park Sports Oval.
The winners of both games will play in the grand nal.
UNDER 16s
The Watson Toyota Cruisers will play in the semi nal this weekend a er nishing the season fourth on the ladder.
Results for the nal round were:
Temora Scorchers 2/182 defeated Amber Blythe
Breakers 6/114 at Nixon Park Oval 1. Ariah Park Redbacks 10/80 were defeated by Cootamundra Golf and Sports Club Kookaburras 3/82 at Nixon Park Oval 2 in Temora. Watson Toyota Cruisers 7/136 were defeated by Tumut Gundagai 6/137 at Craneld Oval, Young. This weekend for the semi nals the Cruisers will travel to Gundagai in a repeat of last week’s game with the match to be played at Stan Crowe Oval, the second semi nal will be played at Nixon Park Oval 1 with the Temora Scorchers facing o against the Ariah Park Redbacks.
SHIRLEY CLOSE
The head referee speaking with players at the opening of the Carnival on Tuesday morning. PHOTO: Shirley Close.
Second round of the Men’s Championship in Young
Sunday was the second round of the 2025 Mens Championship.
The handicap winners were:
A Grade - Steve Smith with 67 nett on a countback
B Grade - Tim Findlay 64 nett on a countback
C Grade - Robert Norton 64 nett
The Scratch winners were:
A Grade - Nick Bush 71
B Grade - Sam Langford 76
C Grade - Robert Norton 83
The Pro Pin on the 7th was won by Gavin Marshall and he receives a voucher for $84.
The Kyle McGovern longest drive on the 8th was won by Swayde Honeman.
The Terry Brothers Carpet Court NTP’s on the 7th were won by Gavin Marshall, Mick Kentwell and Greg Hennock.
The NTP’s on the 13th were won by Peter Terry and Ryan Terry.
The 16th NTP’s were won by Brady LeStrange and Sam Langford.
The 17th NTP’s were won by Shaun Rolfe, Ben Baker and Mathew Simmons.
Balls went down to 85 on a countback and there were 108 players.
* The current state of play
- A Grade Scratch - Nick Bush leads with 139 from Scott Nolan and Cameron Clark with 150. B Grade Scratch - Sam Langford leads with 155 from Peter Hamblin 165 and Tim Findlay 169. C Grade Scratch - Robert Norton leads with 168 from Ethan Newham 177 and Col Blizzard 180. Ian Tierney leads the Senior Mens Championships with 34 points from Daryl Brown with 31 points. Thenal round will be played next Sunday.
Saturday was the rst round of the 2025 Mens Championship.
The handicap winners were
A Grade - Ray Hargraves with 65 nett
B Grade - Ryan Terry 67 nett
C Grade Robert Norton 66 nett
The Scratch winners were:
A Grade - Nick Bush 68
B Grade - Sam Langford 79
Lindsay and Kay take out Tuesday at Tipperary
The winners of Tuesday’s ambrose event was Lindsay Sheather and Kay Jasprizza with 31 nett, runners up were Nigel Willett and Geo Nott on 35 nett.
Kay and Lindsay had one birdie, Terry Casey and Eva Lestrange had one birdie and one gobble.
Thursday’s winner was John Gibbons on 60 nett on a countback from David Jasprizza.
Terry Casey and Nigel Willett had one gobble each.
Sunday was the monthly medal.
A grade winner was Lindsay Sheather on 53 nett, runner up was Jake Searle on 58 nett.
B grade winner was David Jasprizza on 60 nett, runner up Garry Cummins on 66 nett.
Garry, Geo Nott and David each had one birdie, one gobble each to Jake, Thadem Davies and Rod Pratt.
Sponsor of the week was BA Painting. Coming up on April 6 is the Club’s 30th anniversary.
Everyone is welcome to attend, please phone Kay on 0403 290 885 or Garry Cummins on 0439 455 454 for more information.
C Grade - Robert Norton 85
The Terry Brothers Carpet Court secret birdie hole was the 5th and was won by Scott Nolan.
The Pro Pin on the 7th was won by Sam Langford with 85cm and he receives a voucher for $133.
The Kyle McGovern long-
est drive on the 8th was won by Adam Holmes.
The Deluxe Blinds & Shutters NTP’s on the 7th were won by Nick Bush 213cm, Sam Langford 85cm and Ben Murray 22cm.
The NTP’s on the 13th were won by Cameron Clark 522cm and Ian Wells 333cm.
The 16th NTP’s were won by Dean Scho eld 230cm, Brendan Robinson 138cm and Mathew Simmons 427cm.
The 17th NTP’s were won by Cameron Clark 427cm, Ian Page 270cm and Greg Glasgow 80cm.
The Deluxe Blinds & Shutters Eagles Nest jackpot of $40 on the 1st was not won and increases to $60 next week.
The Ian Page Bricklaying card draw was won by Ian Lanham.
Balls went down to 72 nett and there were 118 players.
Upcoming events:
Saturday 8th March and Sunday 9th March are rounds 3 & 4 of the Terry Brothers Carpet Court 2025 Mens Championships.
Sunday 15th March - Young Fruit Barn 4BBB.
Saturday 22nd March GS Tiles and Floor Coverings single stableford.
The Wednesday Medley was won by Liz Harding with 39 points on a countback and she won 14 balls.
Monthly Medal played at the Country Club
that the
Runner up was Richard Apps (12 balls) with 39 points on a countback from Geo Palmer (9 balls).
James Delahunty (6 balls) was fourth with 38 points from Jake Veney (4 balls) with 36 points on a countback from Justine Makeham (2 balls).
The Pro Pin on the 7th was won by Jarrod Wood and he receives a voucher for $43. Balls went down to 31 points on a countback and there were 78 players.
The Friday Medley was won by Carolyn Shaw with 37 points and she won 4 balls. Runner up was Robert Stone with 36 points and he won 2 balls.
Balls went down to 29 points and there were 9 players.
The Kyle McGovern Electrical Sunday medley is in recess until the conclusion of the Mens Championships and will return on Sunday 16th March.
CRAIG WATSON
Both Boorowa grades take Pennants win
The Boorowa Ex Services Club No7 Grade played Cootamundra Ex Services at Boorowa Ex Services Club.
The individual rink results were: Tim Bon eld went down 14-19
Dave Bromham playing skip also went down 14-18
Charlie Sorgsepp had a big win 2710.
The nal overall result was a win to Boorowa 51-47.
Team manager Tim Bon eld would like to thank Tony Cassells for lling in at the last moment on Sunday, thanks Tony.
The No5 team played Harden in Boorowa.
The individual rink results were:
Robert Styles won 32-9
Chris Grimson won a lose encounter 25-22
Shane Foote had a rare loss 16-17 It was an overall win to Boorowa 7341.
Only scant results for social bowls this week as the important scoresheet has gone walkabout.
Veteran Daryl Murphy won the monthly trophy and David Bromham won the weekly prize.
JOHN DYMOCK
LADIES
Darce Whinam congratulates NTP winner Ryan Terry and Seniors leader Ian Tierney.
VERA MCMILLAN
Finals fever hits the cricket pitch
BIN CHICKENS INTO THE FINAL
The Criterion Bin Chickens 7/173 secured their spot in the Grand Final last Saturday when they defeated the Bribbaree Rams Cricket Club 10/169. With the Rams winning the toss they elected to head into bat rst with Daniel Woods and Liam Miller opening the batting.
Liam managed to stay in for the full innings, earning himself a century and nishing up not out.
Woods fell rst for the Rams a er being caught out by Declan Hurcum on 12 runs, Jack Woods put in eight runs before he was bowled and caught out by Jacob Dodge, Justin Boyd added 24 runs to the scoresheet before he was caught by Tyler Hur-
cum with Daniel Dovern falling for a duck thanks to an LBW by Craig Wills.
James Payne scored six runs before being bowled by Ethan Richens and Caleb Schiller quickly fell with only one run being caught by Jack McRae.
Nicholas Mcraye was unlucky being bowled for a duck by Craig Wills.
Jack Apps put one run on the board before he was bowled by Javarn Hurcum with Patrick Grady falling straight a er for a golden duck thanks to the ball of Javarn.
Ryder Dovern closed out the batting for the Rams managing four before he too was bowled out by Rhys Featherstone.
Jacob Dodge and Bin Chickens captain Javarn Hurcum opened the batting with Dodge the rst to be dispatched a er being bowled out on 12 runs.
Jack McRae put in 24 runs before Justin Boyd bowled
him LBW and Jarvan added 34 to the scorecard before he was caught by Liam Miller.
Vice captain Ethan Richens was run out on three by Boyd before Craig Wills was caught by Miller on 21.
Tyler Hurcum added just two runs before being caught by Payne, however Declan Hurcum found his momentum and nished up on 42 runs before being caught by Mcraye.
Matthew Dunn nished up on one not out and Adam Bloor nished up the match on 13 not out.
In the other C Grade round one nal played on the weekend Temora Shamrock Leprechauns 10/59 were defeated by Cootamundra Ex Services Club Bulls Drive 10/106.
This weekend the Rams will go up against Cootamundra Ex Services Club Bulls Drive in the Opens C Grade preliminary nal. With the Rams nishing up the normal season second
Monumental
on the ladder the side will be looking for redemption and are in a solid position to nish up in the nal grand nal spot against the Bin Chickens.
MAVERICKS KNOCKED OUT
The Murringo Mavericks Cricket Club 10/115 have gone down to Cootamundra Ex Services Club 9/139 in the rst round of the nals last Saturday.
The Cootamundra Bulls won the toss and went in to bat rst.
Coota captain Scott Meale and Archi Pi ero went in to bat rst for the Bulls with Meale the rst to fall a er seven runs thanks to a catch by Jack Evans for the Mavericks.
Pi ero was the next to go with Maverick’s vice captain Peter Jolli ee catching him
on 14 runs.
Paul Bean was caught out by Samuel Smith with two runs, before Smith caught out Riley Meale with one run.
Gus Smart managed 26 runs before an LBW by Jamie Pullen sent him back to the sheds.
James Dunk was bowled out LBW by Oscar Taylor with 32 runs before Benjamin Piffero added 34 to the tally bowled out by Jolli e.
Reid McTavish was caught out by Chris Howarth with only two runs with Aaron Kemp quickly falling the same way thanks to Howarth with 8 runs.
Harry Simons and Roy Dunk nished up with four runs each, not out.
With the Mavericks taking the bat Sam Smith and Howarth opened the batting.
Howarth put an impressive 41 runs in before he was bowled out by Bean, Smith scoring 24 runs also falling to the hands of Bean, this time being caught out.
Shannon McKinney was unlucky to be caught out by Meale with four runs under his belt..
Hambrook put in 14 runs before Meale caught him out sending him back to the shed.
Stewart Stennett was unlucky, caught out for a duck by Meale.
Jolli ee had ve runs before he was bowled out LBW, followed by Mavericks captain Jamie Pullen falling after being bowled for a duck by Dunk.
Oscar Taylor added three to the scoresheet before he was dispatched by the bowling of Dunk and Jack Evans fell foul to an LBW by James Dunk for a duck. The Mavericks nished up the regular season sitting in third place on the Opens B Grade ladder with seven wins and four losses, a total of 1457 runs for the side and 1401 runs against, they faced 353.5 overs and took 87 wickets.
