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MILESTONE EVENT... Forbes Shire Council was the first Local Government in NSW to launch an Agricultural Strategy. The Strategy, a first of its kind, was unveiled by (L-R) GHD Senior Economist, Seamus Hoban, Mayor of Forbes Shire Council, Phyllis Miller, Deputy Prime Minister and Federal Member for Riverina, Michael McCormack and Deputy Mayor for Forbes, Jenny Webb at the Forbes Central West Livestock Exchange on Monday.
Forbes Agricultural Strategy First Of Its Kind
Farmers in the Forbes community will benefit from the launch of an Agricultural Strategy made possible through $70,000 funding received in round one of the Building Better Regions Fund – Community Investments Stream. Forbes Shire Council is the first Local Government in NSW to launch an agricultural strategy, which was unveiled at the Central West Livestock Exchange on Monday. In 2017 Forbes Shire Council identified the need for a strategy to manage how the shire moves forward in the Agricultural sector. The Forbes Shire Council Local Government Area is one of the most productive agricultural areas in NSW, with the Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing sector our largest industry in terms of output, valued at $183
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million and provides approximately 18 percent of the local employment opportunities. Forbes Shire Council engaged the services of professional service company GHD to work with local producers and key stakeholders in the rural industry to develop a long-term strategy to grow agriculture in the region. Attending the launch was Riverina MP, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, Michael McCormack whom secured the funding through round one of the Building Better Regions Fund – Community Investments Stream. He commended the milestone event. Continued on page 5
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THUMBS... MAYORAL NOTES This week started off with a bang with our local federal member and Deputy Prime Minister, Michael McCormack arriving in town to launch our 2018-2030 Agricultural Strategy at the Central West Livestock Exchange. We received funding from the Australian Government to undertake this important study. It has a lot of interesting data and we are hoping to find opportunities for value-adding to our products produced here and grow our agricultural industries. One of the interesting pieces of data to be found in the report is the total outputs generated by the Forbes economy. In 2017 this was an estimated $1.188 billion representing 4.94 percent of the total output in the Central West RDA region. This is something to be very proud of and a statistic we would like to improve on. Deputy Premier Hon John Barilaro was also in town this week to announce the three new Doppler radars that will be installed in the region to help farmers make better decisions about upcoming weather events. It will be a very useful tool, espe-
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cially for those in cropping. The information obtained will also help predict severe weather conditions that may affect our area like fires and flooding. The draft concept plan for Lions Park will be on exhibition until the 19th March. Council has received funds to make beneficial
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changes to the park. Most importantly we would love your input, so please take a look and drop us a line with your thoughts. God Bless. Your Mayor, Phyllis Miller
FORBES SHIRE COUNCIL “Serving the Community” Public Notices
THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY MARCH 21 COMMENCING AT 1PM WATER RESTRICTIONS Council wishes to advise that Level 1 Water Restrictions are still in place. For further information, please visit Council’s website www.forbes.nsw.gov.au or pick up an information sheet from Council’s Administration Office, 2 Court Street.
AMENDMENT TO 2018/19 FEES AND CHARGES Council wishes to advise its intention to amend its 2018/19 Schedule of Fees and Charges with the introduction of the below fees. 1. Central West Livestock Exchange: Provision of small and large advertisement signage. 2. Event Food and Beverage Vendors: Fees to sell goods and services at Council managed events. 3. Swimming Pool Resuscitation Sign: Fee to purchase Swimming Pool Safety Sign for residential pool. The amended Schedule is available at Council’s Administration Office or on Council’s website under the Exhibition page. Comments should be submitted in writing to the General Manager by 5pm Friday 29 March 2019. For further information, please contact Council’s Senior Governance Officer, on 02 6850 2300.
LIONS PARK CONCEPTUAL PLAN Council is seeking comment from the public on the Lions Park Conceptual Plan. This plan will be funded from grants received by Council to be expended by June 30 2019 and includes the installation of a fishing platform, serviced cement pads for food vans, stage/rotunda, formalised parking, lighting and landscaping. The plan identifies works proposed to be undertaken at this park, with the aim of creating an event and dining space at this location. The plan is available at Council’s Administration Office or on Council’s website under the Exhibition page. Comments should be submitted in writing to the General Manager by 5pm Tuesday 19 March 2019. For further information, please contact Council’s Manager of Community and Tourism, on 02 6850 2300.
SUSPENSION OF ALCOHOL FREE ZONE Council advises that it proposes to suspend the Alcohol Free Zone on the corner of Templar and Lachlan Street adjacent to the Platypus Gallery from 5pm to 9pm on Tuesday 7 May 2019.
CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY Clean up Australia day will be held this Sunday, 3 March 2019. Registrations will be from 8:30am to 9:00am at Victoria Park. We look forward to seeing you all there.
DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS Kalari Lachlan River Arts Festival 2019—Development Application No: 2019/9 Please take notice in accordance with Schedule 1 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, 1979 and Forbes Shire Councils Development Control Plan, 2013 that a Development Application has been submitted by Kalari Lachlan River Arts Festival Incorporated for the purpose of holding Ignite Karlari Lachlan River Arts Festival 2019, to be held at Victoria Park, on the 25 May 2019. The application will be on public exhibition from the 22 February 2019 until the 8 March 2019. Youth Week Concert - 2019—Development Application No: 2019/14 Please take notice in accordance with Schedule 1 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, 1979 and Forbes Shire Councils Development Control Plan, 2013 that a Development Application has been submitted by Forbes Shire Council for the purpose of holding a Youth Week Concert 2019, at Lions Park, Junction Street, Forbes, on 13 April 2019. The application will be on public exhibition from the 22 February 2019 until the 8 March 2019. Any person may make a submission, in writing, in relation to the Applications which must be received by Council on or before 5:00pm on 8 March 2019. If you wish to make a submission regarding the above proposals, you must clearly explain your reasons (on planning grounds) in the submission. The applications are classified as local development with Forbes Shire Council being the consent authority.
Disclosure Statement of Political Donations and Gifts: The Local Government and Planning Legislation Amendment (Political Donations) Act 2008 states that a person who makes a planning application (i.e DA) or submission to Council is required to disclose reportable political donations and gifts made by any person with a financial interest in the application to a Councillor(s) or Council employee(s) within the past two years. Privacy Notification: Submissions made by Council are considered public access documents under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009.Personal information such as your opinion, name and address may be made publicly available including via Council’s website.
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NOT WITHOUT A FIGHT... Andie Hodder was the December recipient of the Central West Credit Union Sports Achiever Award. Andie competed and placed first in the Full Contact Division 12 & 13 Years at the International Karate Association National Championships at the Australian Institute of Sport Combat Centre in Canberra. This is the third winning title she has achieved at this particular national championship. Andie received her award from Bruce Facey at the Forbes CWCU.
Next Generation $20 Banknote Design Reveal: The Reserve Bank revealed last week, the design of the new $20 banknote, which will be released into general circulation in October 2019. As with the existing banknote, the new $20 features portraits of Mary Reibey and Reverend John Flynn. Governor Philip Lowe said of the new banknote: “Improved security and ease of recognition are important characteristics of the new $20 banknote. The same innovative security features from the previously released $5, $10 and $50 banknotes have been incorporated to help keep them secure from counterfeiting.” These features include a top-to-bottom clear window that contains dynamic elements, including a flying kookaburra that moves its wings and changes colour, and a reversing number ‘20’. The $20 features Acacia buxifolia and a Laughing Kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae). The new banknotes also has a ‘tactile’ feature to help people who are blind or who have low vision to distinguish between different denominations of banknotes. On the $20 banknote, this is three
A billion reasons to celebrate: Return and Earn has given NSW a great first year birthday present – one billion containers were returned through the scheme by December 2018. The NSW Minister for the Environment, Gabrielle Upton said she was pleased to see the program achieving these huge milestones. Gabrielle said that Return and Earn has been an outstanding success and changed the way people dispose of empty drink containers. More than half the drink containers brought into the marketplace by beverage suppliers (54 percent) are now being recovered, compared with the 32 percent that was being collected through yellow bins before Return and Earn kicked in. Minister Upton said the figures for Return and Earn’s first year speak for themselves. To learn more visit https://returnandearn.org.au. Celebrating A Decade: The Forbes and District Lions celebrated their 10th birthday. Lions members, Peter Perry and Anne Jones from Guerie, presented chevrons and commendations to 17 Lions who have been members for more than 10 years. To make the night more special, Aidan Clarke was inducted as a new member into the Lions organisation.
The Forbes and District Lions members were elated to share together celebrations for their 10 year birthday anniversary.
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Change Starts With You Clean Up Australia Day registrations are now open, so challenge your friends and family to make 2019 the year when, ‘Change Starts with You’. Forbes residents can register to take part in this great event on Sunday, 3rd March. Registration takes place at 8:30am in Victoria Park where participants will receive their clean up kits, some cold refreshments and teams are then sent off to the designated registered sites around Forbes. Participating in these events is the perfect opportunity to join with family, friends, neighbours and colleagues to remove all the rubbish accumulating in your local park, bushland, beaches and waterways before it kills our wildlife. Online registrations are free and now open at www.cleanupaustraliaday. org.au. Urging individuals and groups to continue the impetus that Clean Up founder, Ian Kiernan AO created, Terrie-Ann Johnson, Managing Director of Clean Up Australia, is keen to remind us that every Clean Up volunteer is Ian’s successor – and that, like Ian, ‘Change Starts with You.’ “Clean Up Australia Day is the nation’s largest community mobilisation event and 2019 is the perfect time to band together in Ian’s honour, celebrate what has been achieved, show your support for his vision and continue his dream to Clean Up Australia,” said Terrie-Ann. “Ian firmly believed that every single one of us can and should make a difference. Volunteer action was his amazingly simple idea, his dream and his inspiration. “There are so many actions every one of us can take. So why not book-mark today in your journey and join us for a 2019 Clean Up.” If picking up Rubbish is not your thing, you can still be involved by making a donation.
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Red Bend Catholic College is a co-educational day and boarding school situated in Forbes. Red Bend has a proud heritage. Prior to 1977, the Catholic education of students in this region was provided by three secondary schools; Our Lady of Mercy College, Forbes; Our Lady of Mercy High School, Parkes; and Marist Brothers’ College, Forbes. In February 1977, these three schools combined to form one co-educational high school, with the name of Red Bend Catholic College. Since that time, the college has expanded in numbers, in teaching areas and in facilities. The boarding residences, the swimming pool, the Multi-Purpose Hall and Performing Arts Centre, and the Design and Technology Centre have complemented the strong characteristic features of the main college building. These days the College educates 740 students and offers 150 boarding places. Red Bend Catholic College will hold their annual Open Day on Sunday, 10th March from 10am to 1pm. Guided tours will be running on the day. For more information call 6852 2000.
Diocese Celebrates Catholic Schools Week Wilcannia-Forbes Diocese invites everyone to see first-hand the many good things happening in their 18 parish schools during Catholic Schools Week from the 3rd to 10th March. ‘Seeking the True, the Beautiful and the Good’ is the theme for this year’s Catholic Schools Week and Director of Mission and Religious Education, Dr Gerard O’Shea explains the meaning behind the tagline. “Any sound education must pay close attention to the needs of the person being educated. Since the time of Plato and Aristotle, the consensus about the deepest desire of the human heart - the search for the True, the Beautiful and the Good. The integrated pursuit of truth, beauty and goodness underpins everything of value that our school system offers,” said Gerard. He said that those who work in Catholic schools, whether or not they belong to the Catholic faith, share this perspective in virtue of their common humanity. “In presenting the religious dimension of a Catholic school, there are further dimensions to be added. Truth will lead us to a truth beyond our intellectual capabilities – faith. Beauty will be perfected by the incomparable harmony and perfection to be found in God – it is the wellspring of hope. Human goodness will be enabled by God to go beyond itself to the most perfect kind of supernatural love,” he said. Director of Catholic Education, Anthony Gordon said, “Catholic Schools Week is one of the most exciting weeks of the year. Our schools share with their local communities the wonderful learning that is taking place. It is also an opportunity for the community to see the strong values that are offered to each student in a Catholic school.” “Our dedicated teachers have the opportunity of demonstrating that the best contemporary teaching that personalises learning for each of our students is occurring in our classrooms. The use of technology to assist student learning is also a feature of our schools with every student having access to a Chromebook.” “Our schools are looking forward to welcoming as many visitors as possible next week and I encourage all parents, grandparents and members of the community to see all the good things happening in their local Catholic school,” said Anthony.
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On Monday the Forbes Botanical Gardens received on Monday further funding towards the new amenities and change rooms marked to be built this year.
Botanical Gardens Receives More Funding
Organised sport has been undertaken at the Forbes Botanical Gardens Sports Fields for over 100 years with a variety of groups making use of this great facility. Therefore another announcement for further funding of $178,000 for the Botanical Gardens made by Deputy Prime Minister, Michael McCormack at Victoria Park on Monday was welcomed. This funding is on top of $150,000 funding from Council, $146,000 Asian Cup and $135,000 NSW government money. This will help fund upgrades to the grounds including new change rooms and toilets at the sportsground. “For the first time facilities for the elderly and disabled will be available at the Botanical Gardens,” said Forbes Mayor, Phyllis Miller. “The grounds are used by over 5,000 people a year to attend sporting events held at these fields.”
Announcing the grant, Deputy Prime Minister, Michael McCormack said the Infrastructure Grants provides funding for sport and recreation facilities such as these. The new amenities and change rooms are marked to be built this year. The project benefits not only participants in soccer, athletics, cricket and touch football but with Forbes’ central location and the current popularity of the fields as a location for regional carnivals, the proposed upgrades will benefit clubs and participants from right across the Central West. Forbes has one of the highest levels of participation in soccer by women in the Central Western NSW. The proposed new facility forms an integral part of plans to grow and develop female participation in soccer not only at Forbes but across the Central West NSW.
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“Supply chain impediments need to be removed to increase productivity. Transport infrastructures including commodity routes are among the key areas we need to look at in the near future,” said Phyllis. The Strategy also addresses the fact that Inland Rail will open up access to other ports for the Agriculture industry in the Forbes District with direct access to Brisbane and Melbourne via rail. “The Central West Livestock Exchange has enjoyed ongoing capital improvements recently. The $3.9 million extension of the cattle yards, B-Double and road train parking areas make the facility one of the largest modern selling centres in NSW,” said Phyllis. “Continued focus on improving efficiency and profitability will ensure maximum returns in the future. This is all part of the strategy.”
“Our farmers are the best environmentalists in the world, make no mistake about it,” said Michael. “Today’s launch of the Forbes Agricultural Strategy is an important step to tackle a number of important opportunities and challenges which face the rural community. I commend Forbes Council for taking the initiative to organise this important guideline which was made possible through this Federal funding.” The Agriculture Strategy covers many sectors in the industry, including all livestock, dairy, hemp, forestry, horticulture and agritourism. “It also focuses on other challenges,” said Mayor of Forbes Shire Council, Phyllis Miller. “The Strategy is multi-faceted in its approach; considering land-use planning, land capability and water availability.”
How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like most about living here? I have lived in Forbes for 16 years. I love the community spirit, the way people are always pulling together to support a great cause or help someone in need. Where do you work or what do you do currently and what do you enjoy about it? I have worked at Forbes High School in the PDHPE department since I moved to Forbes. I love seeing students set goals and then working towards achieving them. What is your favourite thing to do when you have free time? I love to go fishing, play sport or head out on any adventures with my family. What makes you proud? I’m really proud of my family. My wife raises our three kids whilst running her own business ventures. My kids look after each other and all have big hearts and personalities. If you could be an animal which one would you choose and why? A Wedgetailed eagle. They’re intelligent, powerful and majestic. What is your all-time favourite movie, song and/or book, and why? My favourite movie would have to be Rocky. It’s the ultimate story of an underdog who became a champion. Tell us about your best holiday. Culburra Beach in 2018 with my family and my father-in-law. What is on your bucket list? I’d love to visit Kakadu and Arnhem Land whilst on a caravan trip round Australia with my family.
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3-9 Mar 6 Mar 9 Mar Red Bend Catholic College’s Basil House was the winner of the House Swimming Carnival held last Thursday. Congratulations to all students involved!
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9-14 Apr Ongoing Snake catcher, Paul Newcombe caught this four-foot Brown snake at a Forbes residence recently. This was the 105th one for the season.
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The Forbes and District Lions celebrated their 10th birthday this month. Celebrating the auspicious occasion amongst others was Peter Bright, Aidan Clarke (a newly inducted member of the Lions organisation) and Graham Williams.
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The Dreaming Centre now has public toilet facilities. This will be especially useful once the BMX track work starts later in the year.
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Clean Up Australia Day Registration takes place at 8:30am in Victoria Park, Forbes where participants will receive their clean up kits, some cold refreshments and teams are then sent off to the designated registered sites around Forbes. Online registrations are free and also now open at www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au Catholic Schools Week visit the website www.wf.catholic.edu.au to find Catholic School Week Events. The Lachlan Area Suicide Prevention Network Meeting @ 6.30pm at the Salvation Army Church, 128 Rankin Street, Forbes. All welcome.
Forbes Rotary Ipomoea Markets @ Lions Park from 8am to 12.30pm. Lots of amazing stalls of local handicraft, produce, cakes, plants and bric-a-brac on offer. All stall holders welcome!
Red Bend Catholic College Open Day Guided tours from 10am – 1pm with light lunch provided. Meet the Principal and Staff of the college. For more information contact the College on 6852 2000. Forbes Sportsperson of the Year Association Presentation Awards Dinner @ Forbes Sport and Recreation Club. Guest speaker is Alana Thomas, former Australian Rugby Union Player. NSW State Election
Phil and Chris Coad’s Condobolin Music Muster @ Condobolin RSL with professional artists appearing on stage from 8am – 6pm Saturday and Sunday. For bookings and enquiries phone 0458 728 464.
Forbes & District Lions Club meets at the Vandenberg Hotel on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 7pm. For further information phone Gayle Williams on 0268 511 863.
The Forbes Community Men’s Shed meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00am to 12pm at the Forbes Showground. Forbes Domestic & Family Violence Committee Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 9:30am at Forbes Health Service (old conference room). Contact Renee Ellison on 6850 1234. The Rotary Club of Forbes meets at the Vandenberg Hotel on the first and third Wednesdays of every month at 6:30pm. Call Chris Finkle on 0429 661 358 for further information.
The Adult Survivors of Child Abuse Cowra Support Group meets on the first Friday of each month at 12:30. Open to all survivors of any community. If interested contact Pascale on 6342 1612. Members come from Canberra, Temora, Forbes, Eugowra, etc. All details at http://recover.itmatters.com.au. Golden Girls Luncheon at the Forbes Services Club, 12pm, the fourth Tuesday of every month. Contact Lyn Ward on 0417 536 619. Transport is available.
Neighbourhood Watch Meeting at the Forbes Services Club, 2pm on the first Wednesday of each month. For more information phone Lyn Ward on 0417 536 619.
Forbes Prostate Cancer Support Group meets at the Long Tan Room of the Forbes Services Memorial Club on the 3rd Tuesday of every 2nd (odd) month at 5:30 pm. For more information phone Ray Martin on 0429 133 046. Breast Cancer Support Group meets every second Saturday of the month at the Vandenberg Hotel at 12 midday.
Forbes View Club meets every second Thursday of the month for lunch at Forbes Services Memorial Club at 12:00 for 12:30pm. Please phone Noelene 6951 2256 or Helen 0427 201 445. Croquet is played every Tuesday and Saturday. Contact Elvy Quirk on 0428 540 272.
The Forbes Ladies Probus Club meets every fourth Friday of the month at the Forbes Services Club at 10am. Come join us for friendship and fellowship.
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Exciting Times Ahead For Forbes Netball The Forbes Netball Association (FNA) held a very successful AGM last Thursday night, with all committee positions filled. Congratulations to all the volunteers whom have put up their hand so the Forbes community can keep enjoying netball. The committee is planning many events for the year so stay tuned. The Autumn Night Competition started this week with the first grading games. The competition dates were set by members present at the meeting and will consist of 13 weeks. Any teams that have still not entered should email secretary.forbesnetball@gmail.com. All new teams must be
entered by Friday, 1st March, ready for the first round of competition on 6th March. If anyone wants to join a team or teams are looking for more players, they should contact the committee on the above email or come down to the courts on Wednesday night. Help with registrations will also be given at the courts. Ladies can play in both mixed and ladies competitions on the same night.
Results of games played 16th February
over’s, Joseph Tanswell 1/5 off 2 over’s). Under 12’s: Parkes Scorchers 1/85 in 20 over’s (Thomas Ball 13 retired, Harry Yelland 10 retired and 1/7 off 3 over’s, Ollie Westcott 1/4 off 3 over’s) defeated Parkes Renegades 2/79 off 20 over’s (Matt Skinner 10 retired, Ellen Dobell 5 retired and 1/14 off 3 over’s, Holly Duncan 0/8 off 3 over’s). Forbes Sportspower 109 (Tom Glasson 28, Sterling Francis 19 and 2/2, Mitchell Smith 2/3) defeated Walkers Ag’N Vet 88 (Oliver Mayo 44, Sam Schrader 10 and 1/4, Brodie Page 1/16). Under 10’s: Dunfords 79 (Henry Kross 23 and 2/5, Jack Dunford 19 and 2/16) tied with Clarkes 79 (Jett Clarke 20, Nate Strong 10, A Moody 10 and 1/10). Rossers 89 (George Thomas 17, Daisy Rice 5, Alfie Rosser 5, Nina RichardsonBartley 3 wickets) defeated Morgans 56 (Anderson Ball 13, Ethan Luke 5, Sam Morgan 4).
Saturday Junior Mixed Netball The Saturday netball has had a makeover and will now be the Saturday Junior Mixed Netball. The competition will be for all boys
Forbes Junior Cricket Scores
Under 17’: Bayliss 3/132 of 24 over’s (Frankland Ross 41, Hunter Hawke 59 no, Harry Bayliss 13 no, Royce Simpson 1/16 off 3 over’s, Brody Clarke 1/21 off 4 over’s) versus Hawkes 6/76 off 16 over’s (Hudson Hawke 21, Abi Simpson 12, Harry Bayliss 3/8 off 2.1 over’s, Tyler Yeo 2/17 off 3 over’s). Under 14’s: Parkes Sixes 7/77 off 22 over’s (Ryan Dunford 26 no and 1/8 off 3 over’s, Ewan Moody 11, Caleb Crisp 7 no and 1/2 off 2 over’s) defeated Forbes Livestock 7/73 off 22 over’s (Joe Morrison 16, Bradman Hardy 11 retired and 1/3 off 2 over’s, Henry Hodges 9 retired and 1/4 off 2 over’s). Bernardis IGA 4/96 (Amy Maslin 18 retired, Brad Mattiske 13 retired, Will Mayo 2/4, Thomas Brindle 2/4) defeated Parkes Thunder 9/91 (Geordie Duncan 26 no, Tristan Ross 7, Maddy Spence 1/5 off 2
We saw a lovely Tuesday morning for a few games of croquet. All the courts were full with a turnout of 32 players. The two new courts are still hard to play on because the top dressing hasn’t settled and has some large patches in the grass. It is a challenge to control the ball due to the uneven surface, which in turn leads to some interesting results. One of the best games of the morning was between Dorelle Scott and Mary Hodges with 7 who defeated Libby Smart and Lorraine Todd with 6 in a close competition. There were three winners of three matches namely John Allegri, Bruce Field
Brett Thomas On Fire
and Jill Rubie. It was another good turnout for our Saturday Aussie croquet with 27 players hitting the courts. The cooler mornings make for happier croquet players. How we survived with only six courts last season was a miracle. The best player of the day by far was Robin Pols, as she was the only player to win her three matches. Her partners for her winning games were Bill Scott, Anne Stewart and Dorelle Scott. Well Done Robin! The celebratory lunch for March birthdays will be held on Tuesday, 5th March with the venue to be advised.
The Saturday men’s comp was a 4BBB Par event, sponsored by Highlands Design, and contested by 29 teams. Also up for grabs was the Ron Barton Memorial Trophy. Of the teams only one finished above par, or conversely at the end of the field. The winning team was Ash Tucker and Brett Thomas with a score of +12. Brett played an inspired round of golf and probably his best ever score. Brett was 1-over after 9 holes, and held his good form to the end. Runners-up were Ethan Gaffney and Barry Shine, who combined well to finish on +11. Their front-9 was tremendous, scoring +8, but they went quiet on the back-9. The ball sweep went to +9 on count back: +12 – A Tucker/ B Thomas; +11 – E Gaffney/ B Shine; +10 – T Sharpe/ Alf Davies , A Dukes/ M Spice; +9 – S Hansen/ P Duke, R Besgrove/ S French, C Barrett/ T Griffiths, S Grallelis/ J House. The NTP’s went to: 9th – S French; 18th – P Duke. There was no Sunday Stableford Medley, which was surprising. The fourth round of the CWDGA Pennants was held at Parkes on Sunday. Each of our teams played Cowra teams. The Div 1 team scored a resounding 4/1 win, with the highlight being a hard battle for Steve Betland who won on the 19th. The Div 2 team also had a 4/1 win over Cowra. The Div 3 team had a heavy 4/1 loss to Cowra. The Div 4 team narrowly lost 3/2 to Cowra in a nail biter. The Div 1 team have made the semi-finals, while for the Div 2 to get through they rely on Parkes having a strong win over Bathurst.
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and girls under 15. The whole family can enjoy one sport at the one venue, with boys and girls all playing together in the mixed competition. Watch out for more news including the new uniforms that will be available for players to wear in the competitions. NetSetGo will cater for all the little ones, which will also be played on Saturday mornings. The representative information day is set down for Monday, 4th March at 6pm at the netball courts. Application forms may be downloaded from the FNA website.
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