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Thursday, May 22, 2025 rhewson@midwestmedia.com.au

140 YEARS OF HISTORY CELEBRATED AT RESTORED GRAHAM SCHOOL

By ANNABEL CUSACK

A CHERISHED landmark of Australian rural education has been lovingly restored in Hovells Creek, with the Graham School brought back to life in time for its 140th anniversary.

Originally opened in 1884, the school was established to serve the children of local farming families.

Operated by a single teacher who shared duties with a nearby school, Graham School became an important hub of early education in the region. In 1929, the school building was relocated to the corner of Graham Lane and Frogmore Road to improve accessibility for students, many of whom travelled by horseback or sulky.

After closing its doors in 1966 due to declining enrolments, the building slowly fell into disrepair.

But since 2022, a group of dedicated local landholders

has worked to reverse the decay - donating time, resources, and skills to restore the structure and preserve its historical significance.

Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke, recently visited the site and praised the community’s efforts.

“It is just inspiring to see the amount of love and work this community has invested into restoring this beautiful piece of local history,” Ms Cooke said.

“It’s these types of projects that ensure that future generations never forget the stories of our fantastic farming region.”

“The Graham School is once again a shining example of local heritage, and the community of Hovells Creek should be extremely proud of what they have achieved.”

To celebrate the milestone and showcase the restoration, an open day will be held at the Graham School on Sunday, May 18.

Former students, teachers, landholders, and community members were all warmly invited to attend.

The event has been coorganised by Jan Hyde, who has spent years documenting the stories of Hovells Creek and the Graham School.

“The restoration of this building has been incredibly important for former students and teachers, some who are traveling from Melbourne and Queensland to attend our opening day,” Mrs Hyde said.

“People are just thrilled by what the community has been able to achieve, and the level of excitement has been positively overwhelming.”

“We can’t wait to welcome people back to the Graham School and hopefully the building stands tall for years to come.”

The open day is set to be a heartfelt celebration of the school’s legacy and the community spirit that brought it back to life.

Drought predicted to worsen

CONFLICTING outlooks provided by the Department of Primary Industries and the Bureau of Meteorology are causing confusion for locals with one forecasting a wet winter and the other saying the drought like conditions will worsen.

According to the Bureau of Meteorology’s three month forecast there is a 75 percent chance of up to 200mm between June and August with a 90 to 100 percent chance of 100mm falling in the Hilltops region.

The Bureau’s outlook also shows a 65 percent of above average rainfall for the Hilltops over the same period.

“Above average rainfall is likely - 60 to 80 percent chance - for much of inland Australia and some southern parts,” a Bureau spokesperson said.

This is compared to the Department of Primary Industries drought forecast which has predicted the

drought like conditions currently affecting the Hilltops will worsen by July 31 with the drought declared area around Jugiong expected to spread further across the Hilltops towards Harden Murrumburrah.

The forecast drought a ected area that currently includes the Hilltops and Riverina regions is expected to encompass the Central West, Central Tablelands, Murray, South East and Greater Sydney areas with only a small section along the base of the Great Dividing Range and a small area along the south east border between NSW and Victoria to remain una ected by drought conditions by July 31, 2025.

The July to September outlook provided by the Bureau of Meteorology is predicting at least a 75 percent chance of 200mm.

The Bureau has also predicted 50mm to fall across the Hilltops in

June, the average rainfall for June is 61.4mm.

Despite the temperatures dropping to below average over the past week, the Bureau has forecast that maximum temperatures for have an 90 percent chance of being higher than median for the three months between June to August and July to September.

The Bureau has predicted maximum daily temperatures could be up to four degrees Celsius above average.

It’s the same story for minimum temperatures with a 90 percent chance of above median temperatures between June to August and July to September.

“Above average maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to very likely - 60 percent to greater than 80 percent chance - across all of Australia,” the Bureau spokesperson said.

“There is an increased chance of

unusually high maximum temperatures across Australia.

“Unusually high maximum and minimum temperatures are those in the warmest 20 percent of June to August days and nights, respectively, between 1981 and 2018.”

The forecast for the Hilltops over the next week is:

Thursday May 22 - a top of 19 degrees and a low of 8 degrees Celsius with clouds clearing through the day and clear throughout the night.

Friday May 23 - a top of 19 and a low of 11 degrees with a 90 percent chance of up to 5mm of rain throughout the night.

Saturday May 24 - a top of 17 and a low of 10 with a 40 percent chance of 1-3mm, scattered showers in the morning, then partly sunny in the afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening and a chance of showers overnight.

Sunday May 25 - a top of 18 and a low of 12, a 40 percent chance of a shower in the morning, then sunny in the a ernoon and clear throughout the night.

Monday May 26 - a top of 14 and a low of 8, mainly sunny in the morning becoming mostly cloudy in the a ernoon and wind gusts of up to 47km/h, a few clouds in the evening and then clear overnight.

Tuesday May 27 - a top of 14 and a low of 7 with periods of sunshine in the morning and becoming cloudy in the a ernoon and mostly cloudy overnight.

Wednesday May 28 - a top of 14 and a low of 4, partly sunny throughout the day and partly cloudy through the night.

Thursday May 29 - a top of 14 and a low of 5, cloudy throughout the day and cloudy with a few clear breaks overnight.

Community Garden free workshop in Harden

THE Rotary Club of Harden Murrumburrah will be holding a free workshop at the Community Garden in Harden.

Everyone is welcome to attend but is asked to please RSVP so organisers can ensure there will be enough supplies for everyone taking part.

The workshop will be held on Wednesday May 28 at 11am with Olwen Smith as the guest presenter.

Make a pot of owering annuals, everything will be supplied.

Please RSVP to Rita O’Connor by May 24 by calling 0407227140.

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Former pharmacist says thanks to Harden

Dear HardenMurrumburah Community, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to the entire community and Terry White Harden for welcoming me over the past 16 months.

A special shout-out to my incredible colleagues: Marry-Jane, Gail, Sam, Lou, and Aimee, your support made my time here truly special.

I also appreciate all of you who stopped by to visit and wished us well for the future.

A big thank you to Ann Howard Rowley and Bev Pirie for being such wonderful neighbors.

My wife and I have thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Harden, appreciating the beautiful surroundings, nature, and the friendships we’ve made along the way.

I would also like to express my gratitude to Dr Hugo Sachs and Amanda for their ongoing support.

Wishing the entire community a bright future, and I hope to visit Harden again soon.

Warm regards, Jag (Ex Pharmacist Manager at TerryWhite Chemmart Harden)

Why Clive is glad he made the move to Boorowa

One year ago, Enrolled Nurse (EN) Clive Tompkins made the move to the Murrumbidgee region a er starting his nursing career in Sydney in 2022.

Since making the tree change and moving to Boorowa, Clive has not looked back and is relishing his role at the facility.

“Boorowa MPS is a great team; they have all been very welcoming and generous with sharing their experience,” Clive said.

“Working at Boorowa provides a good mix of acute and Residential Aged Care (RAC).

“As a new EN, the continuity of RAC has allowed me to understand patients’ conditions and build rapport which is great for condence, and acute provides a wider exposure and di erent set of skills.”

Clive explained what motivated him to choose a role in regional healthcare.

“I had a lecturer at Castle Hill TAFE that worked at Gri th Base Hospital, and she talked about the range of things she did in a rural set-

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ting compared to working in a big city hospital,” he said.

“I was attracted because of this.

roots in the country town.

“You can start your day on the ward, be called into the Emergency Department to assist the Registered Nurse, be involved in a consult with the onsite Medical O cer, transfer the patient out or onto the ward, then resume your duties in RAC.

“No other setting that I have worked in gives you as much variety.”

Clive is in the process of building a house in Boorowa with plans to cement his

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“My wife and children supported my decision to take up the role and I’m in the process of building a house in Boorowa so they can join me,” Clive said.

“For now, I commute every couple of months, or they visit.

“For someone that has spent their life in the city, I didn’t realise how nice it is to live in the country.

“There is a real sense of community everywhere you go.

“Boorowa is a very nice community; people have all been very welcoming and I’m delighted to call it home.”

Upcoming

Wildcare

course to be held

The next euthanasia-by-firearm course has been set for 1 June in Boorowa.

Wildcare is hoping to expand our euthanasia-by-firearms team, to help reduce the response times to fatally injured and sick native animals needing relief in our greater service regions.

Wildcare’s euthanasia-by-firearm course is primarily for qualifying members to legally, safely and humanely relieve the suffering of severely injured or fatally sick macropods and wombats.

The course also includes a refresher module to update and re-qualify members nearing the end of their two-year authorityto-operate for native-wildlife euthanasia. Head to our website to find out more: https://www.wildcare.net.au/event-detailsregistration/euthanasia-by-firearm-june.

Former chemist in Harden, Jagdeep Singh Sandu has thanked the community for welcoming him and his wife. PHOTOS: Supplied

Boorowa Health Service facility manager Nicole Summers with Enrolled Nurse Clive Tompkins. PHOTO: MLHD

Over 600 charged as part of Operation Amarok Health

POLICE have charged 627 people with more than 1300 o ences during a four-day statewide operation targeting domestic and family violence.

Operation Amarok X ran from Wednesday 14 May to Saturday 17 May 2025, and involved o cers from all police area commands and police districts across NSW.

The Domestic and Family Violence Command-led operation also involved o cers from each regions’ Domestic Violence High Risk O enders Team (DVHROT), along with specialist o cers from Raptor Squad, Youth Command, State Crime Command’s Child Protection Register, Tra c &

Highway Patrol Command, and the Police Transport Command.

Across the four days, 627 people were arrested and charged with 257 arrest warrants executed.

Police laid 1316 charges and conducted 1276 bail compliance checks and 12,926 apprehended domestic violence order (ADVO) compliance checks with a total of 535 breaches identi ed.

O cers conducted 125 rearms prohibition order (FPO) searches, with 100 rearms and 16 weapons seized.

Domestic and Family Violence

Amarok X had a focus on protecting young victims with officers from Youth Command attending schools and PCYCs to help educate and engage with young people.

“We know the psychological trauma caused by a child or young person, when they are exposed to domestic and family abuse, can have a lasting effect,” Assistant Commissioner Mckenna said.

“No one – and especially no child – should have to experience violence and should be safe in their own home.

“There have been 160,000 re

is an average of about 438 per day.

“That is unacceptable and is not tolerated by police or our society.

“The nine previous Amarok operations have proven successful, with more than 5000 o enders arrested and more than 10,000 charges laid.

“We use intelligence to identi ed o enders who have an increased capability, intent and access to a victim.

“Our dedicated o cers nd, arrest and charge these o enders to prevent further incidents.

“We will continue to arrest and charge violent, repeat o enders who disregard their court orders,” Assis-

advocates gather for May forum

CONSUMER advocates from the Hilltops and all across the Murrumbidgee Local Health District have gathered in Gri th for the 2025 May Local Health Advisory Committee (LHAC) Forum.

The forum is held twice each year for LHAC members to come together to discuss health issues and ideas and share their initiatives with the health service leaders from the Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) and Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN).

The theme ‘Arti cial Intelligence and Technology in Healthcare’ provides an opportunity to explore how innovative technologies, particularly AI, are transforming the healthcare landscape and to discuss the opportunities, challenges and implications that come with this rapid evolution.

While the forum is designed to explore new and innovative ideas in healthcare and provide capacity building for community representatives, it is also an opportunity to listen to community voices for insight into access and equity and e ectively advocate for better health outcomes in our region.

YPS and Murrumburrah Public go head to head in debating

Last Tuesday we joined Murrumburrah Public School for a day of pre competition practice and coaching.

This included three debates:

1. That students should be able to use their devices during breaks;

2. That teachers should not teach CAPA so they can concentrate on reading, writing and mathematics;

3. That schools should have a four day week.

Our students spoke for over three

Boorowa LHAC thanks MPS staff

A BIG thank you of appreciation to our MPS team, from Boorowa LHAC for International Nurses Day. International Nurses Day is observed every year on May 12th, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth.

The day is organised by the International Council of Nurses and serves to highlight the importance of nurses in the healthcare system, celebrating their dedication, hard work, and impact on patient health. This day marks the contributions that nurses make to society, o en under challenging circumstances, and highlights the need for continued support and appreciation for the nursing profession. MPS sta in May;

RN’s - Nicole, Eileen, Michelle, Lisa, Ash, Brittany, Toni, Fran

EN’s - Cherylee, Clive, Debbie, Donna, Ali, Debbie

AIN’S - BRODEE, SERENA, SUSAN, PJ - BOOROWA LOCAL HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE

minutes, which is a remarkable achievement in debating.

I attribute this to the frequent practice during Term 1. They rebutted the other team with a strong and structured argument, concluding their

argument convincingly.

I am very proud of our debating squad, a er a wonderful day, witnessing ALL students collaborating together beautifully.

- MRS COULTER

DEBATING COORDINATOR

Over 100 delegates have travelled far and wide representing communities from Boorowa, HardenMurrumburrah, Young, Batlow, Berrigan, Coolamon, Cootamundra, Corowa, Culcairn, Deniliquin, Finley, Gri th, Gundagai, Henty, Junee, Lake Cargelligo, Leeton, Narrandera, Temora, Tocumwal, Tumbarumba, Tumut and Wagga.

Keynote speakers include renowned physician and journalist Dr Norman Swan and Dr Jean-Frederic Levesque, Deputy Secretary, Clinical Innovation and Research Division NSW Ministry of Health and Chief Executive, Agency for Clinical Innovation. To nd out more about how you can join your Local Health Advisory Committee visit: https://www.nsw. gov.au/departmentsand-agencies/mlhd/ get-involved/local-healthadvisory-committees Or apply online here: https://msnswlhd. snapforms.com.au/ form/lhac-membershipapplication

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HILLTOPS COUNCIL

For all Enquiries please contact Hilltops Council on 1300 445 586

PESTICIDE & HERBICIDE USE NOTIFICATION

UNTIL WEEK ENDING THURSDAY 29/05/2025

Planned pesticide and herbicide use by Council works crews will be conducted on:

• All roads in Hilltops Council - Young, Boorowa and Harden areas;

• Shire parks, ovals, laneways, cemeteries and some town areas; All villages, rest areas, rural tips and reserves; and

• Rural and regional road shoulders.

And may include the use of:

• Round Up, Round Up Ultra Max, Wipeout 450, Glyphosate 450, Brush O , Starane, Basta, Bi o, Sharpen, Striker, Amitrol, Simaganz, Weedmaster, Dicamba, Kamba M, Metsulfuron, Grazon, Primo, MCPA 500, Ken-Met, Taskforce, Para-Trooper, Spraytop, Devour, Verdict, Pyrethrum, Broadstrike and Fusilade;

• Confidor for aphids;

• Access for wild fruit tree control;

• Various wetters to enhance the e ectiveness of chemicals; and Naturalure Fruit Fly Bait to target the control of fruit fly.

In accordance with Hilltops Council’s Pesticide Notification Plan, signs and flashing lights will be provided on vehicles applying pesticides. Escort warning vehicles will be used for the 2023/2024 road shoulder program. Signage will be placed to inform the public where required and will remain on-site for 24 hours a er spraying.

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.

DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS

Application No: DA2023/0064-01

Applicant: Carinya Court Committee, 66-70 Court Street, BOOROWA NSW 2586

Property: Lot 11 Sec 14 DP 758139, Carinya Court 68-70 Court Street BOOROWA NSW 2586

Proposal: Multi Dwelling Housing (Modification to remove s7.12 contributions)

Exhibition Dates: 8 May to 6 June 2025

Submissions Close: Prior to close of business 6 June 2025

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: DA2025/0065

Applicant: A SACHS

Property: Lot 351 DP 753624, 36 Burley Gri in Way MURRUMBURRAH NSW 2587

Proposal: Dwelling House Additions & Alterations

Exhibition Dates: 8 May 2025 to 23 May 2025

PLANNED COUNCIL WORKS NOTIFICATION

UNTIL WEEK ENDING THURSDAY 29/05/2025

is available on Council’s website at https://www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/council-works-and-road-closures/ PLEASE DIRECT ANY ENQUIRIES TO CUSTOMER SERVICES ON 1300 445 586.

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC EXHIBITION OF DRAFT ACTIVITIES APPROVAL POLICY

At the Hilltops Council Ordinary Council Meeting on 23 April 2025, the Council endorsed the Dra Activities Approval Policy to be placed on public exhibition.

The dra policy can be viewed on Council’s website https://www. hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/haveyour-say/ or a hard copy is available for viewing by the public at the Council administration o¬ ices at Boorowa, Harden and Young.

SUBMISSIONS

Submissions are to be received by 12:00pm, Thursday 5 June 2025. Submissions can be made via an online form on Council’s website https://www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/ council/have-your-say/ Or via letter to:

General Manager Hilltops Council Locked Bag 5 YOUNG NSW 2594

PUBLIC NOTICE: PROPOSED CLASSIFICATION OF LAND AS OPERATIONAL LAND

In accordance with the provisions of Sections 31 and 34 of the Local Government Act 1993, public notice is hereby given that, at its meeting held on Wednesday, 26 March 2025, Council resolved to classify Lot 1711 in Deposited Plan 1312800 as Operational Land. This land forms part of the Galong Cemetery, which was resumed for cemetery extensions in 1889.

This classification proposal follows Council’s resolution of March 2025 to authorise the transfer of the cemetery extension land from Public Works NSW to Council.

Any person may make a written submission to Council regarding this proposal. Submissions will be accepted until 12:00 noon, Friday 13 June 2025. Submissions can be made by letter to:

The General Manager Hilltops Council Locked Bag No. 5 Young NSW 2594

All submissions received will be considered by Council and may be included in a report. Your submission, including any personal information, may be made available to others upon written request, in accordance with Council’s Privacy Management Plan and the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009. The inclusion of personal information in your submission is voluntary; however, not providing it may a ect the consideration of your submission. All information will be stored in Council’s records system.

For enquiries regarding this matter, please contact Donna O’Bryan, Property & Land Manager on 1300 445 586.

SEEKING EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - HILLTOPS ACCESS COMMITTEE (RE-ADVERTISED)

Hilltops Council would like to invite members of the community to nominate for the Hilltops Access

Submissions Close: Prior to close of business 23 May 2025

The application will be considered under Part 4 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, 1979. Hilltops Council is the consent authority for this application.

Application No: DA2025/0080

Applicant: P Fletcher

Property: Lot 1567 DP 754611, YOUNG SHOWGROUND 4570 Murringo Rd YOUNG NSW 2594

Proposal: Community Facility Addition (Colourbond Shed)

Exhibition Dates: 8 May 2025 to 23 May 2025

Submissions Close: Prior to close of business 23 May 2025

The application will be considered under Part 4 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, 1979. Hilltops Council is the consent authority for this application.

In accordance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Development Applications and documents accompanying the applications may be viewed during the exhibition period on Council’s website: www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au.

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.

The purpose of the Committee is to provide community representation advice and input to Council on the views, needs and interests of people with disability, their families and carers in the Hilltops Local Government Area; the development, implementation and review of Council’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan and assist Council to consult and respond to access issues that impact on communities across the Hilltops Local Government Area.

SUBMISSIONS

More information, eligibility requirements and an Expression of Interest form are available on Council’s website at https://www. hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/haveyour-say/

Applicants must also attach a supporting letter demonstrating how your membership would be of benefit to the Committee.

Expressions of Interest are to be received no later than 5pm on Thursday 19 June 2025. https:// www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/ have-your-say/

Or via letter to: General Manager Hilltops Council Locked Bag 5 YOUNG NSW 2594

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.

YPS students shine on stage

Several of our talented YPS students took to the stage last weekend, performing alongside other members of the local youth theatre.

The production was a resounding success, showcasing the dedication, creativity, and hard work of all involved.

We are especially proud of our students, whose e orts in acting, singing, and costume preparation were clearly evident and greatly contributed to the show’s overall impact.

The production team and educators from the Young Regional Conservatorium deserve special recognition for their guidance and mentorship for helping to shape these young performers into con dent and capable actors.

Their commitment to learning lines, working collaboratively, and engaging audiences re ects their enthusiasm and passion for the performing arts.

Mrs Coulter | Classroom Teacher

THE results are in for the Hilltops O the Beaten Track Art and Cultural Trail Mother’s Day Ra e, with lucky winners from across the region taking home a selection of beautifully curated prize packages.

Among the standout prizes was a stunning pastel painting by renowned artist Therese Crowe of Murringo Barracks, which was won by Elizabeth Kennedy.

She was presented with the artwork by Chris Burnett from Hilltops Arts Inc. Jenny and Geo Holt were also among the delighted recipients, claiming one of eight prize packages in this year’s ra e.

The ra e was held in support of the 2026 Hilltops O the Beaten Track Art & Cul-

tural Trail, with all proceeds going towards the planning and delivery of this muchloved regional celebration.

HOBTRACK Mother’s Day prize winners

The organising committee has extended its heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported the fundraiser, through purchasing tickets, donating prizes, or simply spreading the word.

Organisers have announced that planning meetings for the next trail will commence on May 28 in both Boorowa and Harden, with community members encouraged to get involved.

Their combined e orts have contributed to the continued success of the O the Beaten Track initiative.

A special thank you goes out to the many generous prize donors, including: Murringo Barracks, Je Peady, Green Glass Studio,

S&AJ Cafe and Restaurant, Grove Estate, Native Botanical, Ballinaclash Wines & Fruit, Southern Cross Cinema & Arts Complex, Label A, Young Tess Clothing, Boutique 99, Young Eyes Optometrist, Glencara - Home of The Rustic Maze, Barwang Wines, Long Track Pantry, LFE Community Supports, Terry Bros Furniture & Bedding Young, Birds, Bees and Me, Young Society of Artists Inc, Hilltops Arts Incorporated, Bees to Honey Marketing, and artists Ang Hart, Leigh Lang eld, Robyn Moore, Judy Barker, Margaret Atkinson, and Dottie Le Sage.

For a full list of winners and prize packages, visit the Hilltops O the Beaten Track Facebook page: www.facebook.com/hilltopso thebeatentrack

Rotary shares the joy of reading with students

The rst delivery of Rotary books took place last week at Murrumburrah High School, Murrumburrah Primary School and Trinity Catholic School.

Murrumburrah Public School children were very excited to be able to choose their books last Tuesday.

It was fantastic to see some con dent readers choosing new books, not from the authors they were familiar with.

Each year we o er new series of books to expand the children’s reading range.

The program has been made possible again due to the incredible funding support by Community Bank Harden-Murrumburrah.

This funding has meant that, this year, we have been able to fund books twice a year for children at Bunyip Long Daycare and Preschool, Trinity, MPS, Jugiong and to the end of Year 9 at MHS, approximately 450 children.

It is wonderful to see the interest and excitement in children as they discuss and chose their book for this semester.

As always, thank you to the schools for their total support and encouragement of our literacy program.

RITA O’CONNOR

Valedictory to Mr G.E. Spark, Town Clerk 1904 Hilltops Councillor Column

First of all, I want to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported me during the May federal election.

It was an incredible learning experience - I met so many passionate Australians committed to making a difference for our country.

I truly appreciate every message, handshake, and conversation.

In fantastic news for our region, 16 new paramedics have been allocated to the Hilltops!

This means our Young Ambulance Station will now be able to operate 24 hours a day.

This is a huge win for our community, especially as the Hilltops continues to grow and attract new families who want to call this beautiful region home.

ANZAC Day was another reminder of the strength and pride of our community.

I attended the dawn service at Koorawatha, where they put on a fantastic ceremony, and I had the honour of laying the wreath. Later, I joined the Young ANZAC Day service, which had its biggest turnout in years.

It was a powerful day of re-

owe them our freedom and way of life.

Development Control Plan (DCP) meeting to improve the planning and building process across the Hilltops. We’re making solid progress.

streamline development for local builders, developers, and families looking to build their future here. It won’t happen overnight, but I can promise you that council sta and councillors are working hard to get it right.

and thank you for your con tinued support.

Councillor Jake Davis

On the night of Monday 20th June 1904, a Valedictory was held at the Young Town Hall for George Edward Spark, the former Town Clerk. Spark was about to leave for Forbes to take up a similar role.

The Young Historical Museum has the illuminated address, dated 17th June 1904, given to Spark on that evening, noting his almost 10 years in the town and the deep respect that the Councillors and residents of Young had for him.

The address noted that in ‘the history of the Borough for the last ve years, has been one of uninterrupted prosperity and tranquillity’ and that the municipal nances were most satisfactory.

In reply, Spark thanked the Mayor and Councillors and noted that ‘all his children had been born in the town and this alone created a tie between him, his family and Young.’ He had also made ‘good and true friends’ in the town.

Spark was baptised in Notting Hill, Middlesex on 22 August 1869. He was born to Clemence Spark, an ‘unmarried woman’ on 29 January according to his baptism record.

His son, Edmund M. Spark, stated that his father was educated at Taplow Grammar School, London and came to Australia on the Austral at the age of 20.

A er travelling through New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia Spark worked as an accountant at the Broken Hill branch of the A.J.S. Bank in 1892. In 1893 he transferred to a branch of the bank at Maclean in the Clarence district.

There he met and married Mignonette Smith.

Spark le the bank in August and went into the stationary business which he sold in March 1894.

The couple then moved to Young when Spark took up a position as an accountant at Millard’s Furniture store.

By July 1894, Mrs G.E. Spark advertised her services as a teacher of pianoforte in Capel Street, Young.

Spark was appointed as Young’s Town Clerk in 1899.

‘In those early days his duties included the collection of rates. He rode a push bike for this purpose, carrying his rate book under one arm, and a “non-spillable” inkpot suspended on the handle bars’.

In 1904 he went to Forbes as town clerk, remaining there for

Then he transferred to Ash eld in a similar capacity. In 1913, he became Town Clerk at Tenter eld where he remained until 1919 when he returned to Young.

He was also appointed as the Town Valuer in 1920.

He remained as Town Clerk until his retirement in 1941.

He died at the Sacred Heart Hospital in Young in December Karen Schamberger- Young Historical Society

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6.00 Shopping. 8.30 Better Homes. 11.00 Harry’s Practice. 11.30 GetOn Extra. 12.00 Horse Racing. Sporting Chance Cancer Foundation Raceday, Sandown Saturday and Doomben Cup Day. 3.30 Medical Emergency. 4.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Dog Patrol. 6.30 Bondi Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Motorway Patrol. 12.30 Football. AFL. Carlton v GWS Giants. 3.30 Horse Racing. Sporting Chance Cancer Foundation Raceday, Sandown Saturday and Doomben Cup Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Americas. 8.00 MOVIE: The Lost World: Jurassic Park. (1997) 10.35 MOVIE: Con Air. (1997) 12.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Motor Racing. NDRC Top Doorslammer. H’lights. 4.00 Storage Wars: Barry’s Best Buys. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 8.30 Mega Mechanics. 9.30 Air Crash Inv: Accident Files. 10.30 When Big Things Go Wrong. 11.30 Late Programs.

MOVIE: Alive And Kicking. (1958) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Find My Country House Australia. New. 8.30 MOVIE: My Sister’s Keeper. (2009) 10.45 MOVIE: The Rebound. (2009) 12.45 Late Programs. 6.00 Get Clever. 7.00 It’s Academic. 8.30 Get Arty. 9.00 Shopping. 10.30 House Rules. 12.00 Code Black. 3.00 Ed And Karen’s Recipes For Success. 4.00 The Goldbergs. 4.30 Frogger. 5.30 The Amazing Race. 7.00 MOVIE: The Karate Kid Part II. (1986) 9.30 MOVIE: Atomic Blonde. (2017) 12.00 MOVIE: Little Jungle Boy.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. 12.00 Destination WA. 12.30 Find My Country House Australia. 1.00 Great Australian Detour. 1.30 Young Sheldon. 2.00 The Floor. 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 Holiday Home Makeover With Rachel & Ryan. 8.30 MOVIE: Skyfall. (2012) Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Javier Bardem. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Weekender. 10.30 Weekender. 11.00 Ed And Karen’s Recipes For Success. 12.00 A Moveable Feast. 12.30 Dream Home. 2.15 Zumbo’s Just Desserts. 3.15 Starstruck. 4.25 Dodger. 5.25 MOVIE: A Dog’s Purpose. (2017) 7.30 MOVIE: Pitch Perfect. (2012) 10.00 MOVIE: Blockers. (2018) 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.10 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 The Yes Experiment. 1.00 Roads Less Travelled. 1.30 What’s Up Down Under. 2.00 Buy To Build. 2.30 Food Trail: South Africa. 3.00 Silvia’s Italian Masterclass. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 GCBC. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Dog House Australia. 7.30 Love It Or List

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.15 ER. 3.00 Doctor Who. 3.55 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 4.35 MythBusters. 5.30 George Clarke’s Old House, New Home. 6.15 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. 7.05 Hard Quiz. 7.35 QI. 8.05 Dave Hughes: Ridiculous. 9.10 Gavin & Stacey. Final. 9.40 The IT Crowd. 10.30 ER. 11.15 Rage. 12.15 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Cycling. UCI ProSeries.

Octonauts. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.30 Kids Baking C’ship. 8.10 Chopped Jnr. 8.50 The Piano. 9.50 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.35 Dragon Ball Super. 10.55 Late Programs.

ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. 2.30 The Piano. 3.30 Grand Designs UK. 4.20 First Nation Farmers. 4.40 The Kimberley. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Compass. 7.00 ABC

Fishy Business. 2.30 AFL Pre-Game. 3.00 Football. AFL. Round 11. Melbourne v Sydney. 6.00 The Wash Up. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: Jason Bourne. (2016) 11.00 MOVIE: 2.22. (2017) 1.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.05 ER. 2.50 Doctor Who. 3.40 A Bite To Eat. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.40 MythBusters. 5.30 George Clarke’s Old House, New Home. 6.15 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. 7.05 Hard Quiz. 7.35 QI. 8.05 Lucy Worsley Investigates. 9.00 Planet America: Weekend Edition.

Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.20 Dino Dex. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Daniel Tiger’s. 5.30 Peter Rabbit. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.35 Moominvalley. 8.00 Horrible Histories. 8.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.10 Abbott Elementary. 9.55 Speechless. 10.15 Merlin. 11.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Wide World Of Sports. 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. 1.00 Fish Forever. 1.30 Drive TV: Drive Car Of The Year. Final. 2.00 Adelaide Equestrian Festival. 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 12. New Zealand Warriors v Canberra Raiders. 6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 Travel Guides. 8.10 60 Minutes. 9.10 The Killer Interview With Piers Morgan. 10.10 9News Late. 10.40 See No Evil. 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Explore. 11.15 MOVIE: Champagne Charlie. (1944) 1.30 MOVIE: The Magic Box. (1951) 3.45 MOVIE: Hawaii. (1966) 7.00 Rugby Union. Super Rugby Pacific. Round 15. Western Force v NSW Waratahs. 9.30 Super Rugby Pacific PostMatch. 9.45 MOVIE: Mad Max: Fury Road. (2015) 12.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 AFL Sunday Footy Show. 12.00 My Favorite Martian. 12.30 Getaway. 1.00 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 2.20 MOVIE: Contraband Spain. (1955) 4.05 MOVIE: Comanche. (1956) 6.00 M*A*S*H. 6.30 French Open Tennis Pre-Show. 7.00 Tennis. French Open. Day 1. 12.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Get Clever. 7.00 It’s Academic. 8.30 Get Arty. 9.00 Kitty Is Not A Cat. 10.00 Dream Home. 12.00 Zumbo’s Just Desserts. 1.00 Starstruck. 2.30 Home And Away. 4.30 Baking It. 5.30 Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters. 6.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Bones. 12.30 Lie To Me. 1.30 Late Programs.

be pushing too hard to ﬁnish everything on your to-do list. Cutting it down could help get your energy levels up.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Taking time out of your busy schedule might be the best way to handle a sensitive private matter. It will help reassure everyone

ACROSS

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD

1 What is a large New World vulture called (6)

7 Name a spine-bearing mammal (8)

8 Which skin marking is difﬁcult to remove (6)

9 Name a region in Croatia along the east coast of the Adriatic (8)

10 What is a trite, stereotyped expression (6)

11 Which term describes malicious injury to work, tools, etc (8)

14 Which people rob houses (8)

18 What is a pendent tapering mass of ice (6)

19 Name an alternative term for marriage (8)

21 Which colour lies between blue and violet in the spectrum (6)

22 Which ocean lies to the west of southern Africa (8)

23 Name another term for summits (6)

DOWN

1 What is an underground cemetery called (8)

2 To discover a presence, is to do what (6)

3 What was the former name of Zimbabwe (8)

5 Which term describes one who possesses mere book learning without practical wisdom (6)

6 Which day follows Christmas Day (6)

12 Name an early Roman large rectangular building, used as a meeting place (8)

13 What do we call sovereigns of empires (8)

16 To be spherical, is to be what (6)

17 What, in golf, is a score of one stroke under par on a hole (6)

20 Name the area on which a building is to be situated (4)

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

TENACIOUS (a) Attractive (b) Holding fast (c) Pertaining to time

E-QUATIONS 7

4 What is a false god, as of a heathen people (4)

15 What are emotional disturbances (6)

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

2 VOLANT (a) Flying (b) Willing (c) Erupting

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:

Box for holy objects (3)

Chart again (5)

December (abb) (3)

Demonstrations (abb) (5) Of the femur (7)

Salt (Latin) (3)

Similar sounding word (7)

Sodium borate (5)

Steal (3)

Water course (5)

Solve the crossword. Each answer has four letters.

Plea for SES volunteers during national week

TO mark the start of National Volunteer Week (19-25 May), the NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) is encouraging people living in regional and rural communities to consider volunteering.

With more than 11,000 volunteers across the state, the NSW SES plays an important role in helping communities prepare for and respond to emergencies, including storms and oods.

NSW SES Commissioner Mike Wassing AFSM said National Vol-

unteer Week is an opportunity to recognise the vital contributions of volunteers and invite more people to get involved.

“Our volunteers are everyday people doing extraordinary things - they are part of the fabric of their towns and communities,” Mr Wassing said.

“Volunteering with the NSW SES is a rewarding way to connect with others, develop new skills, and be there for your community when it matters.”

Mr Wassing said volunteering can be tailored to t a variety of lifestyles, and that many people are surprised by the range of roles available.

“Whether you’re interested in hands-on eld work, community engagement, logistics, or support behind the scenes, there’s a role for you,” he said.

“You don’t need previous experience - just a willingness to learn and a commitment to your community.”

As part of National Volunteer

Week, the NSW SES is also reminding communities to add a splash of orange to their out ts this Wear Orange Wednesday (WOW Day), held on Wednesday, 21 May.

WOW Day is a national day of thanks, where Australians are encouraged to wear orange in recognition of SES volunteers and their service.

“WOW Day is a moment to show visible appreciation for the volunteers who give their time and heart to help others,” he said.

NSW SES wants people with a willingness to learn and a commitment to community

“We’d love to see our communities turn orange this Wednesday in support of their local NSW SES volunteers.”

With National Volunteer Week celebrating the theme of ‘Something for Everyone’, the NSW SES is highlighting the diverse opportunities and personal rewards that come with joining the Service.

To nd out more or to register your interest in volunteering, visit www.ses.nsw.gov.au/volunteer.

Congratulations

Highly Commended:

Sophie (Uluru Dreaming in the

Gigi (Every Flower is Di erent), Chiara (Green Painting), Ned H (Fred), Elsie (Storm Flamingos) and Jacob (Adventure Trip).

Also to our Judges’ Choice winnersMatilda G (Sunset) and Angus S (Patrick the Bull). Our People’s Choice winners - Al e (Bacon and Eggs).

Congratulations to all students for their artwork. Our Judge’s Choice and People’s Choice winners will

Pickers pick up their rhythm

It was a good day for the Pickers First Grade side last weekend defeating the South City Bulls at home at Alfred Oval 40-20.

Tries for the Pickers went to Che Hyslop x 2, Thomas Giles, Kai Parker, Tom Demeio and Matthew Noakes x 2 with Demeio converting ve and Robert Roberts kicking a penalty goal.

“Ray White First Grade nishing on a high,” the Club said.

“Congratulations Pickers defeating the Bulls 40 - 20.”

The Pickers also welcomed Cooper Smith to the rst grade ranks ahead of the game on Sunday.

“The Pickers were thrilled to congratulate Cooper Smith on his much anticipated First Grade debut in Round Five’s South City clash,” the Club said.

“A proud moment for Greg and Carm presenting Coop’s jersey in the sheds pre-game and a huge backing from Tom and the boys was all the Pickers needed to regain

Young Cherrypickers

their winning form.

“Well done Coop and well deserved.

one to cross the line for a try for the Reserve Grade side.

“We wish you all the best.”

Player’s player for First Grade was Tommy Demeio.

Ed Wood and Kyle Richens were named as the Reserve Grade Player’s Players.

scored for the Cherry Bombs with Chelsea Leggett converting one and Billy Duggan converting two.

It was a hard game for the Reggies however who went down to the Bulls 4-46.

Brody Smith was the only

It was a hard fought game for the Cherry Bombs tying it up with the South City Bulls 18-18.

Beth Loco, Chelsea Leggett and Shania McKinnon all

“Our Piercy and Co Cherry Bombs keeping up their top form with a 18 all draw against South City,” the Club said.

“We’re loving your work girls.”

The Cherryettes League Tag side put up a good ght in their game against South City, however the Wagga side was too good coming out victorious over the Young side 14-36.

Tries for the Cherryettes were made by Indyana Bedford, Kelsey Loco and Billy

Duggan with Duggan also converting one.

“Our Label A League Tag took the South City girls head on in our rst match of the day home at Alfred, we missed the win but our Pickers were awesome out there today,” the Club said.

Billy and Bridie Sullivan were named as the League Tag Player’s Players.

The match up in the Under 18s was a very close game with the Pickers side just going down to South City by two points 12-14.

Tries for the Under 18s were made by Cooper Smith and Riley Bowerman with Jack Woods converting twice. Riley Bowerman was named the Under 18s Player’s Player. This weekend the Pickers will be travelling to Junee to face o against the Diesels.

The League Tag will kick o at 10am, Under 18s at 11am, Cherry Bombs at 12.10pm, Reggies at 1.20pm and First Grade at 2.35pm at Laurie Daley Oval, Willow Park Complex.

Our whole school attended St Mary’s Soccer Carnival last Friday.

We had an absolute ball!

Huge thanks to Bob for driving the bus and for Mr and Mrs Birks for getting to both elds early to set up our prime positions.

TRINITY CATHOLIC COLLEGE

Soccer carnival fun for Trinity students A great start to the season for the YJRL Under 16s LT

The Young Junior Rugby League girls 16s league tag season so far has been a good one, dropping only one game from four. The girls have played Harden/Boorowa defeating them 68-0 with strong performances by Malaya Ansbury and Tahlia Mckay.

They then went onto play a strong Wagga Roos side loosing 24-12.

Next stop was Junee and the girls performed well putting a few plays on and running away with it 62-0 lead.

Evie Wark, Tealeh Cummins and Pheobe Reynolds had strong games.

Cootamundra Bulldogs were on top of the ladder and the girls put in their best performance to date with a tough fought 10-6 win.

Evie Stinson, Ella Bedford and Ella Eastward lead the way.

Very happy with where the girls are at this stage of the year and looking forward to see how far we go!

YOUNG JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE

Players brave the cold in Queanbeyan

A team of eight Young Croquet Club members travelled to Queanbeyan on a cold chilly day to contest the Farrier cup.

The Queanbeyan club will play the return match next Sunday, at Young which will give the overall winner with the competition to be played for again in 2026.

The Young team were Cheryl McInerney, Peter Druitt, Neil Wilks, Sue Wilks, Bev Johnson, Fay Slater, Leona Druitt and Sue Luckie.

The fun day at Cowra was very well received, with players from surrounding towns in attendance such as Forbes, Orange, Bathurst, Blue Mountains, Cowra and Young.

Our own Peter Druitt was one of the stand outs on the day.

The Charity day for Can Assist is set down for Saturday June 21, a date to remember. At the general meeting last week up for discussion was the subject of annual fees as well as playing fees.

The members voted to keep the annual fees at $75 per year and daily playing fees at $3 per day including cuppa and biscuits.

The lawns, although been kept in reasonable order through the sprinklers, desperately need rain. Until next week.

SHIRLEY CLOSE

Young Croquet Club had a team of eight players head to Queanbeyan to play in the Farrier Cup.

The

have bounced back to form. PHOTOS: Young Cherrypickers RLFC.

Zac and Jake win ambrose event

On Saturday the event was the Keno 2 Person Ambrose sponsored by James and Christabel French and Wholesale Mineral Make Up.

The Mens winners were Zac Williams and Jake Veney with 59.25 nett from James French and Cameron Hobbs with 59.5 nett.

The Ladies winners were Chris Keevil and Rachel Dorman with 70.5 nett from Michel Blizzard and Justine Makeham with 73.25 nett.

The Mixed winners were Trish and Andrew Miller with 60.5 nett from Jeremy and Josephine Webber with 67 nett, The Terry Brothers secret birdie hole was won by Jaydan and Bill Oliver on a card draw.

The Watson Toyota NTP on the 7th was won by Jake Veney and the 17th was won by Zac Craw. The Pro Pin on the 7th was won by Jake Veney and he receives a voucher for $118.

The Deluxe Blinds & Shutters NTP on the 13th was won by Zac Williams and the 16th was won by Scott Nolan.

The Deluxe Blinds & Shutters Eagles nest jackpot of $100 on the rst was not won and will be $120 next week.

The Ladies NTP on the 16th was won by Michele Blizzard and the 17th was won by Chris Keevil.

ships for Red, White & Blue Tees.

Sponsored by Elegant Timber Shutters & Blinds.

Fi h was Colin Hardwick (3 balls) with 37 points on a countback from Andrew Aiken (2 balls).

Balls went down to 32 points on a countback and there were 22 players.

On Saturday a ernoon the club hosted 14 visiting bowlers from the Lithgow Workies Club.

They combined with 24 local players in very good conditions and enjoyed not only the bowls but also the friendly atmosphere on the green and inside the club house.

The organisation saw one visiting player in every one of the 14 teams for the af-

The Ian Page Bricklaying card draw was won by Swayde Honeman and Levi French.

Balls went down to 65.5 nett and there were 130 players.

Upcoming events- Saturday 24th is a Best 3 Stableford Multiplier sponsored by Phil Mitchell, Ben Dean and Hamblins Pharmacy. Saturday 31st is the Australian Gender Neutral Champion-

Congratulations Adrian Hanrahan- Inaugural champion of the NSW Outback Series played at Hay, Hillston, Cobar and Nyngan last week.

The Wednesday Medley was won by Robert Bush with 40 points and he won 10 balls.

Runner up was Patrick FitzGerald (8 balls) with 39 points on a countback from Terry Perrin (6 balls) and Robert Stone (4 balls).

The Pro Pin was won by Karen Hamilton-Gibbs and she won a $43 voucher.

Balls went down to 32 points and there were 56 players.

The Friday medley was won by Karen HamiltonGibbs with 41 points and she won 5 balls.

The runner up with 37 points on a countback was Chris Keevil (4 balls) from Mark Shipp (2 balls).

The Kyle McGovern Electrical Sunday medley was won by Shaun Regan with 40 points and he won 6 balls.

The runner up was Je Regan with 38 points and he won 4 balls.

Third was Mitch Cameron (3 balls) with 35 points and forth was Peter Broekman (2 balls) with 34 points on a countback from Greg Glasgow.

The Pro Pin on the 7th was won by Cameron Jones.

Balls went to 31 points and there were 23 players.

The Sunday morning Social Club played a 14 hole event that was won by Peter Campbell with 53 nett on a countback from Bryce Fullwood. Casy Ashton was 3rd with 54 nett. The jackpot hole was the 2nd with 3 shots and was not won. There were 21 players.

Lithgow stops by Young Bowling Club

ternoon. Play consisted of ve games of triples and two games of pairs.

Most of the games were closely contested with just one big margin.

The winning teams and their scores were Michael Webb, Greg Honeysett and Denis Rosen 24–22; Peter Cram, Don Lovett and Jono Watson 26–18; Trevor Cameron and Geo DeBritt 21–16;

A great first week of darts

The Young Sporties Bowling Club have played its rst round of the new darts competition with some awesome results for the very well received return.

A big congratulations to everyone on a great rst week of darts at the Young Sporties Bowling Club.

Results below:

FIGJAM defeated The Aussies 5-2 Swallows defeated Bush Warblers 6-1

Sticky Tips defeated Darts of Hazard 4-3 Congrats to Brady hitting the rst 180 in the rst week!

Week 2 draw for 22nd of May

Sticky Tips v Bush Warblers at The Sporties

Aussies v Darts of Hazard at the Aussie

Swallows v FIGJAM at the Cri

Check out the Young Sporties Bowling Club Facebook page for more information.

Tom Preston, Geo Carter and Graeme Edgerton 27–20; Mark Brownlie, Gerry Johnston and Glen Benson 23–21; Geo Tonge, Colin Chapman and Joe Bargwanna 25–24 and Denis Hull and Cli Traynor 29–9.

Earlier in the week there were three games of pairs played on Thursday.

Albert Carter and George Somerville won their game

18–16, Jim McQuade and Denis Rosen won their game 22–15 and Aldo Malvicino and Brian Madden took out the vouchers with a winning score of 21–13.

The first games in the Club Triples Championship are to be played on Saturday.

The games will see Steve Walsh, Les Fanning and Denis Rosen playing Albert

Cooper family in form at Boorowa Ex Services Club

At last Thursday’s social bowls visitor John Cooper and Charlie Sorgsepp shared the winners spoils on 27 points.

Close behind on 24 points was Kate Cooper.

On Sunday May 25 at 10am the semi nals of the Cub Triples will be played, then at 1pm the nal of the club pairs will be played. Plenty of room for spectators, so come along and see the local teams battle it out.

JOHN DYMOCK

Carter, Geo Holt and Peter Watts; Geo DeBritt, Ron Rosengreen and George Somerville playing Steve Joli e, Rod Cummings and Graeme Edgerton and Darryle Miller, Glen Benson and Damien Miller playing Ted Loader, Tom Glover and Brian Madden.

Good luck to Jono Watson and the rest of the Riverina Murray Region side that

will be playing in the Bowls NSW Inter–Region Championship through Saturday, Sunday and Monday. The side will play its sectional games at the Cabramatta club.

There are details on the notice board concerning the Club Fours Championship and the Riverina Murray Fours Championships.

CLIFF TRAYNOR

Garry takes out Tuesday at Tipperary Golf Club

Garry Cummins with 31 nett was the winner of Tuesday’s comp with the runner up being Nigel Willett on 35 nett.

Garry lost seven shots.

Cecil Finley had one gobble.

Thursday was an ambrose event, the winners were Jake Searle, Cecil Finley and David Jasprizza 53 1/4.

Garry Cummins and Geo Nott each had one birdie.

Jake, David, Cecil, John Gibbons and Richard Dennis had a gobble each.

Geo Nott had one gobble.

Sunday was a stroke event, rst was Terry Casey on 57 nett on a countback from Jake Searle 59.

Richard Dennis had one birdie, one birdie gobble and one gobble.

Cecil Finley had one birdie.

Thadem Davies and David Jasprizza each had one gobble.

Richard Dennis defeated David Jasprizza in the rst play o hole in the match play.

Sponsor of the week was South West Tractors.

Next Sunday will be a two person Ambrose.

VERA MCMILLAN

The Watson Toyota secret birdie jackpot of $30 won by Matthew McKnight. The jackpot returns to $30 next week.

Red Devils cook the Weevils

The Harden Red Devils dominated West Wyalong last weekend at Harden Rugby Club, securing a 45-5 win over the Weevils.

The Devils were slow out of the gate with West Wyalong opening the scoreboard early.

However the boys soon kicked into gear with new recruit Kobi Bradshaw crossing for a rst half double.

The Weevils elded a tough forward pack but our big men Darcy Gotterson, Luke Thorsby and Nick Alcorn stood up to the task and earned a try for their e orts.

Special mention to long serving legend Johnny Manchester and stand in skipper Oliver Fair eld-Smith who both snuck their way over the line as well.

Points:

3 Luke Thorsby

2 Lawerence Aitken

1 John Manchester/Nick Alcorn Players Player:

Ollie Minehan/Darcy Gotterson

This week we head to Young to face our local rival Yabbies in what is shaping to be an important clash for the season.

HARDEN RED DEVILS RUGBY UNION

Lions have a mixed bag of results against Leeton

Another mixed bag of results this week.

Taylor Plumbing and Gas tting Under 18s - 5-4 loss to Leeton

NRG Fitness Centre Reserve grade2-0 win against Leeton

Trimech Pty Ltd First grade - 0-0 draw against Leeton

Makekadi Mining Services First grade women- 7-0 win against Junee Tegra Australiaralia players playersUnder 18s - Joshua Cameron

Reserve grade - Ralph Masoe

First grade men - Riley Anderson

First grade women - Kahlia Bannister

Football NSW will host an upcoming CPD Coach Workshops that will be held at Wagga RSL on June 24th.

Link to register is:

https://learn.footballaustralia.com. au/training/index.cfm...

This is 1 CPD Hour for Coaches with Foundations Of Football, C Diploma, B Diploma, A Diploma however all coaches are encouraged to attend for coach development.

YOUNG LIONS SOCCER CLUB

A great day of Rugby for Junior Red Devils

The Harden Junior Red Devils Traveled To Wagga on Sunday to battle the cold early but turned into a beautiful day for Rugby.

Our U5 played red rover cross over with the team activators from Wagga building skills for next year when they transition to the Under 7s side.

The Under 7s Team added two new players to their Team and Played touch they will tran sition into Tri-Tag next gala Day.

The Under 8s also Added an extra player for their tackle Team and are continuing to grow each week.

The under 10s moved to the big eld this week and had a great rst Game which seen them have a Friendly match Against Hay.

With the Birthday Girl Stella-Louise crossing the stripe.

The second Game saw them come back to nearly steal a victory Against Wagga unfortunately falling short 22-17 but couldn’t be prouder of their e orts with some brilliant tries scored by Monti plus new Recruits Sonny and Billy Ford.

The Under 12s were four players down in the first game and played a tight game in the middle against Coota winning 14-5

with our new hard running number 8 Sophie Ford scoring the match winner and Fletcher Betts slotting the conversion with only minutes to go.

The second Game saw two of our players return from Rep duty and making a impact straight away with Harry Smith

scoring the opener and four tries for the Birthday boy Louise Abnett.

Former Coota Bear turned Devil, Toby Stevenson running more then Half the Field to

Harry and Fletcher having success with the boot kicking 5/7 of the conversion to see Devils win 40-29.

Under 14s unfortunately had a lot of injuries the day before and traveled to Wagga light on troops but that didn’t stop them putting on a strong rst half against Temora really showing some grit against one of the top

Unfortunately Temora was too strong in the second half, coming up short 40-19

The second game saw another strong rst half but short on troops, the boys went down 35-0 against Hay.

The under 14s have a great little team of 14 players but are looking for some more players to join to give them some subs and depth for injuries.

If anybody you know may be interested please contact our Facebook page.

The weather may have been cold but that didn’t stop the ladies from coming out to celebrate Ladies Day at Cran eld Oval on Saturday where the Yabbies faced o against the Grenfell Panthers.

The physical game saw some frustrations come out from the Grenfell side however the Yabbies dug deep to defeat the Panthers 39-12.

Kai Lang eld crossed the line rst for the Yabs, managing to back up and score a further two tries for the home side with Hamish Spackman, Will Munday, Kyle Steel and Tolutasi Vaimaa making a huge breakaway and sprinting for the line to secure a good lead for the green and white.

Lang eld and young gun with his boot, Liam Miller had to contest with some pretty strong winds with Liam managing to convert two of the goals.

There were some big hits that the Yabbies both put on the Panthers and took from them, however, digging deep and showing their spirit, the Yabs locked down the win.

In the other games played over the weekend the Red Devils defeated West Wyalong 45-5, Cootamundra dismissed Condobolin 66-5 and Boorowa decimated Temora 90-7.

This weekend the Yabbies will face off against Harden at Cranfield Oval with kick off at 3.15pm.

to face o against the Weevils, Grenfell host Cootamundra and Temora will go up against the Condo Rams.

It was a hard weekend in the Women’s Xs for both the Yabbies and the Goldies with both sides going down to the visitors.

The Yabbies put up a hard ght, however, in the end Grenfell were just too strong and took home the win 22-33.

Round three heats up on the hockey field

Round 3 of the Winter Competition took things up a notch!

Two nail-biting games kept spectators on the edge of their seats, with the outcome hanging in the balance right until the nal whistle.

DTS continued their winning streak, while the Vikings rattled the Redbacks in a hardfought clash.

DTS defeated Penguins (2-1)

Goal Scorers: Melissa Wark [2] (DTS) and Joshua Dunk (Penguins) Vikings defeated Redbacks (2-1).

Goal Scorers: Brendan Sheppard, Levi Smith (Vikings) and Zac Williams (Redbacks)

Thank you to the umpires: Luke Cosgrove,

James Cronin, David Webster and Edwin Kwan.

We’ll see you on Sunday for Round 4.

HOOKIN2HOCKEY

It was another amazingly fun a ernoon at Hookin2Hockey! It was so good to see even more new players pick up sticks and join in. Congrats to Maeve, Evie and Elizabeth who were the Players of the Week. We hope you enjoy the pizza and can’t wait to see what else you can do!

2025 Cherry Cup

Mark your calendars for Sunday, 1st of June - the highly anticipated Cherry Cup is back! This exciting 7-a-side mixed hockey tournament is open to players aged 12 years and older.

Here’s what you need to know: Mixed teams (max 4 men on the eld) | Modi ed elds | Goalkeepers are optional | Each team must provide an umpire | $20 per player.

Registrations close on Sunday, May 25. Gather your squad, lace up your boots, and get ready for a day of fast-paced, actionpacked hockey!

Registrations are open at: https://www.revolutionise.com.au/younghockey/events/285888

For more information, drop us a message or contact youngcombinedhockey@gmail. com.

YOUNG COMBINED HOCKEY ASSOCIATION

Kiara Billing crossed the line

The Goldilocks lost out to the Temora Tuskers 0-43.

This weekend the Yabbies will have a bye and the Goldilocks will kick o against the Redbacks in West Wyalong at 2pm.

three times for the Yabs with Zoe Mcrae crossing once and Jorjah Gri ths converted once in the tough conditions.

HARDEN JUNIOR RED DEVILS

The Harden Red Devils took a massive 45-5 win over the West Wyalong Weevils last Saturday. PHOTO: Harden Red Devils

Harden Junior Red Devils had a fantastic weekend on the field. PHOTO: Harden Junior Red Devils.

A huge week for lady golfers

On Wednesday 14th the ladies played a Single Stroke being the 3rd round of GolfNSW Medals and the nal rounds for VWGA Mabel MacKenzie Brooch and Country Championships and the SWLGA Jean Gemmel Memorial.

Winners on the day: Michele Blizzard 72 Runner-up: Estelle Roberts 73 on a c/b to Marg Kinlyside 73 Medal winners:

A Grade: Trish Miller 81

nett B Grade: Cathy Aiken 73

nett. C Grade: Cath Marshall

Putting competition spon-

sored by Cachewise, Justine and Simon Makeham:

A Grade: Ros Anderson 29

B Grade: Cathy Aiken 29 C Grade: Marg Kinlyside 29 NTP’s – B Grade sponsored by Elegant Timbers, Shutters and Blinds – Estelle Roberts Ball winners: Michele Blizzard 5 balls, Estelle Roberts 4 balls, Marg Kinlyside 2 balls, Cathy Aiken, Cathy Marshall, Ros Anderson, Betty Stanton and Helen Hamblin 1 ball each.

Mabel McKenzie Brooch winners: Div 1: Michele Blizzard -1, Div 2: Estelle Roberts 0, Div 3: Michele Blizzard 0 and

Senior Veteran: Betty Stanton +2

Country Championship

Gross winners:

Div 1: Liz Harding 20, Div 2: Cathy Aiken 23, Div 3: Cathy Marshall 44 and Weekend winner: Michele Blizzard 27

Country Championship

Nett winners:

Div 1: Ros Anderson 1, Div 2: Pauline Collier 1 Div 3:

Marg Kinlyside 0, Weekend winner: Tilla Davis 5 and Senior Veteran: Estelle Roberts 5

Congratulations everyone!

On Saturday the ladies played in the KENO 2 person

Ambrose sponsored by James