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The Cobar Weekly Mines and emergency services meet Pg 3

Wind farm proposed for Cobar area

Australian wind farm developer, WestWind Energy, a leading renewable energy company, has announced the proposed development of a wind farm northwest of Cobar.

The newly proposed Cobar Energy Park project will feature up to 30 cutting-edge wind turbines that are set to power around 130,000 homes.

WestWind Energy’s Chief Development Officer Maria Brauer said the Cobar Energy Park will play a pivotal role in addressing the urgent need to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change.

“By harnessing the power of wind, this renewable energy facility is projected to save a staggering 487,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide annually, further contributing to the company’s commitment to environmental stewardship and will significantly reduce the region’s carbon footprint,” Ms Brauer said.

WestWind Energy, the project developer, is dedicated to engaging and collaborating with the local community throughout the development process.

WestWind Energy will be hosting an information Open Day. The Open Day will allow residents and interested individuals to meet some of the WestWind team to learn more about the wind farm project, its environmental benefits, and the potential long-term positive impacts for the local community. Continued Page 4.

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Barry Knight returned at Brennan Centre AGM Pg 7

Teachers become students

St John’s School celebrated Book Week on Friday at the school with students (and teachers) dressing up as their favourite book characters. Teachers Cathy Manns, Mollie McAndrew, Jessica Fugar and Stacy Tranter decided to dress as students from the Harry Potter book series. ▪ Photo contributed

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Starting to heat up Some very warm weather was recorded

Donation keeps club afloat

Cobar Swimming Club received a donation from Aurelia Metals/Peak Gold Mine of $1,669 to go towards the purchase of squad equipment. With a co-contribution from the club of $1,000, they have recently purchased new fins, hand paddles, pull buoys, kickboards, a storage cart and a champions podium. Pictured are club members Harry Cousins, Hayley Wyllie, Nick Hodges, Molly Fitzsimmons, Henry Knight and Taylah Wyllie with Sara Waak, Peak’s Graduate Environment and Social Responsibility Advisor. ▪ Photo contributed

in Cobar over this past week and more warm temperatures are in store for Cobar this coming week.

Monday was our warmest day of the past week when the mercury reached a top temperature of 26.3 degrees.

According to the Bureau of Meteorology that’s well above the average temperature for this time of year of 21.6 degrees. (The highest temperature on record for August was 31.3 degrees which was recorded on August 15, 2017.)

Last Tuesday was also very warm with an overnight low of 11.2 degrees before it warmed up to 26 degrees during the day.

The mercury dropped overnight to just 5.5 degrees and then only rose to a top of 19.1 on Wednesday.

Thursday was our coldest morning of the week when it got down to four degrees overnight before it reached a maximum of 22.6 degrees on Thursday.

Friday’s top temperature was 23.7 degrees.

It was another glorious weekend with Saturday and Sunday recording tops of 25 and 25.4 degrees respectively.

The nights should remain cool with eight degrees expected overnight tomorrow, seven on Friday, four on Saturday and six on Sunday.

The days ahead will be mostly warm with the Bureau predicting a top of 26 degrees today, tomorrow is expected to be sunny with southerly winds and a top of 20 while Friday’s forecast is 21 degrees for our first day of spring.

It is predicted to reach 23 on Saturday, 26 on Sunday and a top of 28 on Monday.

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Emergency services interaction benefits the community Aurelia Metals/Peak Gold Mines’ emergency services staff linked up with representatives of Cobar’s various emergency services agencies at an Emergency Response meeting on site last week.

Staff from NSW Ambulance, NSW Police, Fire and Rescue NSW, Rural Fire Service, State Emergency Service as well as the CSA Mine Rescue Service were invited to attend the meeting which aims to create better lines of communication among the services, create consistency and coordination and offer shared learning opportunities.

Mark Aumua, Peak’s Senior Emergency Services Officer, said it was a very productive meeting with members of the local emergency services invited to hear the mine’s Local Emergency Management Plan.

He said it was a chance for members of the various services to familiarize themselves with the policies, procedures and the mine lay out which will be of benefit should they be called upon to work with in an emergency situation.

Mr Aumua said the visitors were given a tour of the Mines Rescue hut, the laboratory, and the Emergency Services/Security Office Central Hub in an effort to create more familiarization.

He said going forward all were keen to continue the collaboration meetings on a regular basis.

Adam Snare, the mine’s WHS Advisor gave a power point presentation on ways they are working to improve safety, and Tony Boskell, the Lab Team Leader explained chemicals they used on site and their potential dangers.

The mine’s Work, Health & Safety Superintendent Dion Walker said the meetings will help to create stronger partnerships between the services which will build the capabilities of our community.

Aurelia Metals/Peak Gold Mines’ emergency services staff linked up with various emergency service agencies at an Emergency Response meeting on site last week. The group hopes to hold regular meetings to create better lines of communication between all the services. ▪ Photo contributed

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Wind farm proposed for Cobar area AGC searching for gold-copper deposits

Continued from Page 1. nomic development.

The Open Day will also provide a platform Ms Brauer said WestWind Energy was exfor constructive dialogue and serve as an ear- cited about the prospects of the proposed Coly avenue for WestWind Energy to address bar Energy Park and its potential to transform any concerns or queries from the community. the region’s energy landscape.

Exploration company Australian Gold Ms Brauer said recognising the importance By bringing sustainable and renewable en- and Copper Ltd (AGC), is currently of community partnerships and shared bene- ergy solutions to Cobar, the company is con- searching for gold-copper deposits in the fits, WestWind Energy is committed to estab- tributing to the global effort to combat cli- Cobar Basin. lishing a community benefit fund in consulta- mate change while providing clean and af- AGC’s board has recently approved a maidtion with local community members. fordable electricity to thousands of homes. en reverse circulation (RC) drill program at “Once operational, a community fund will For more information about the project and their South Cobar Gold - Copper Project be established to share the financial benefits to stay updated on its progress, please visit which boasts a 120km strike length. of the project.

WestWind Energy’s website at www.w- Early testing results have been indicative of “Each year, the project will pay $2,500 per wind.com.au recent nearby discoveries at Federation, Conconstructed turbine into the community bene- WestWind has previously been involved in stellation and Mallee Bull. fit fund,” Ms Brauer said. three wind farm projects in Central Highlands AGC is focusing on testing the high priority (For example, if 30 turbines are constructed, of Victoria: the Lal Lal Wind Farm has 60 Hilltop Prospect with drilling expected to $75,000 per annum will be available to the turbines and was first approved in 2009 (and commence mid-September. community to access from the community was sold in 2017 to Macquarie Capital); the The Hilltop program will target multiple Moorambool Wind Farm, approved in Octo- parallel mineralised outcrops that recently fund.)

This community fund is for a range of bene- ber 2010, has 104 turbines; and the Mt Mer- returned gold in rock chips to 6.6g/t and are fit schemes including community-based initi- cer Wind Farm had 64 turbines and is now located directly above a strong Induced Polaratives, projects and events that benefit local owned by the Foresight Group. isation (IP) chargeability anomaly. communities around the wind farm.

Their Bottle Tree Energy Park project, lo- The company advises a second phase of The fund will target a range of community cated near Roma (Queensland), is in the early drilling may also be completed but will be needs including health and social welfare, feasibility stage and Normanville Energy Park dependent upon results from Phase 1. safety, environment, education and youth, (west of Kerang in Victoria) is in early plan- Future drilling is also planned for the Achilsport and recreation, culture, arts and eco- ning stages and will have up to 17 turbines. les and Planet prospects further to the north, which display similar IP chargeability and surface geochemistry signatures to Hilltop.

The planned drilling will occur in a sparsely explored sub-province of the prolific Cobar Basin which is one of the world’s highestgrade copper deposits and has the potential to yield significant discoveries.

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Marsden opposed to $100,000 spend on old filtration plant The majority of Cobar Shire councillors have voted in favour of undertaking $100,000 worth of remedial works on Council’s old water filtration plant.

The matter of what to do with Council’s old water filtration plant (which was constructed on Fort Bourke Hill in 1964), was discussed at last week’s Ordinary Council Meeting with councillors given five options of what to do with the now obsolete plant.

The options were: 1 Do nothing; 2 Keep the building and do minor remedial work; 3 Demolish it; 4 and 5 Reuse it for treating mine wastewater or as a business venture such as café or museum.

Most councillors were in favour of Option 2, which was the recommendation of Council’s Water & Sewer Manager Victor Papierniak to keep the building and undertake remedial works (based on a report from NSW Public Works on what to do with the building).

Cr Jarrod Marsden however voted against the motion saying he felt it would be “wasted money”.

“I don’t think it’s wise for us to go and throw $100,000 at this building until we actually know what we are going to do with it,” Cr Marsden said.

“We might come up with a use for this building in the next two years and whereby the $100,000 we are about to spend becomes wasted money.

“I’d like to see this deferred until we get some real options on the table and make a decision on what we are going to do with the Councillors last week voted to spend $100,000 to do minor remedial works on the old filtration plant to make the building safe. building and then commit funds to it.

“Committing funds to just do some basic upkeep, I just don’t agree with that,” he said.

24 Marshall Street 0428 342 626 Acting Director of Engineering Services Heinz Kausche said the $100,000 would be News used only to address safety and operational issues with the building.

“It’s not about improving it, it’s just about making it safe,” Mr Kausche told the meeting.

Council’s General Manager Peter Vlatko advised the meeting the money to be spent on the old building was part of the funding Council had received to build the new water filtration plant.

He said “finishing the job was part of the contract” with the funding also allowing for Monday to Friday 9am-5pm remedial or demolition work.

Cr Julie Payne said she had noted in the Saturday 9am-12pm report that the old building had a number of cracks and deterioration due to nearby mine www.furnitureone.com.au blasting.

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Marsden opposed to $100,000 spend Continued from Page 5. spend $100,000.

“Is there anyway we could approach the Cr Maxwell suggested more information mine to assist us in financing what needs to was also needed on the ‘Do nothing’ option be done to it? before councillors were to make a decision.

“Have we considered it?” Cr Payne asked.

“Do nothing doesn’t make much sense Mr Vlatko said as Council had been allo- unless you know what the risk is. cated funding as part of the grant for the new “I think that the risk that they are talking filtration plant, that hadn’t been considered. about is very open ended,” Cr Maxwell said.

Option 3 of demolishing the building was When the matter was put to the vote, the discussed and was eventually dismissed as majority of councillors were in favour of unviable due to the building having asbestos Option 2 to keep the building and do minor in it. remedial work and the motion was carried.

Demolishing it would also mean the tele- As part of his recommendation on the matcommunications network would need to be re ter, Mr Papierniak called for council to also -located at an additional cost. include an additional $5,000 per annum in Cr Peter Maxwell said he supported Cr their budget for ongoing monitoring and Marsden’s suggestion to not go ahead and maintenance for the site.

Visitor numbers on Former Grand par with last year Hotel publican Punter’s Club: Besty & Peter H to bet

Cobar Shire Council’s Tourism Manager Demi Smith reports visitor numbers this year are looking very good and are on par with last year’s excellent figures.

Demi presented the visitor statistics at last week’s Tourism Advisory Committee meeting.

Up until the end of July, the Visitor Information Centre and Great Cobar Museum had 15,551 visitors pass through, with 3,687 of those visiting in July, which was the busiest month this year.

“The numbers are very similar to last year, the overall difference is 39 people less this year,” Demi said.

“Last year wasn’t a record year, but it was one of the best years we’ve had for visitors.

“We were on track to have a record year but floods and road closures prevented that.”

We’re still in with a hope of recording a record year this year as Demi’s vistitor figures don’t yet include this month which has been a very busy period with lots of visitors attending the Glenhope Shindig and more passing through for the Mundi Mundi festival in Broken Hill.

passes away

A former Grand Hotel publican, Tommy Ryan, passed away last week in Miranda.

Tommy owned Cobar’s Grand Hotel from 1967 to 1971 and five of his seven children were born in Cobar.

Tommy was born in Bingara on May 9, 1930 and went on to become an Australian representative rugby league footballer.

A prolific try scorer, he became a dual premiership winning player with the St George Dragons in 1956 and 1957.

He played for New South Wales and was also picked for the 1952/53 Kangaroos tour to England, scoring 24 tries in 20 matches.

He also owned pubs in Griffith and Taree and the Berrima Bakehouse Motel.

Tommy often told his family of the fond memories he had of his time in Cobar and the great friendships he and wife Ann had made there.

He was a true gentleman and will be sorely missed by all.

Tommy was 93 when he died on August 24.

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Barry Knight has retained the president’s role following the Cobar Brennan Centre’s annual general meeting last week.

Stephen Dutton was also returned as vice president with Colleen Boucher retaining the treasurer’s role.

New Brennan Centre resident, Pauline Hunter, joined the committee as a resident representative and has taken on the publicity officer’s role.

Mrs Hunter praised the work of the returning executive committee members who she described as “having worked tirelessly year after year with the welfare of the [Brennan Centre] village at heart”.

“It would have been lovely to have seen more public interest in the welfare of our resident senior citizens at last Tuesday’s AGM,” Mrs Hunter said.

She said attendance was very poor but they were able to form a committee, apart from filling the secretary’s role.

“Cobar residents are very welcome to join our committee and become a part of shaping our little [Brennan Centre] village in to the future so that our senior citizens always enjoy a happy, comfortable and safe environment,” Mrs Hunter said.

“Our motto is ‘Cobar looks after their own’.

“Help us do just that!”

CatholicCare held a barbecue last Thursday to raise awareness of Homelessness.

Pictured are Aunty Elaine Ohlsen with CatholiCare staff Carmen Hutchinson and Amanda Kilpatrick with Opal Fisher. Carmen said Homelessness is not just ‘sleeping in the streets’ and just because you can’t see it, that doesn't mean it’s not an issue in our community. “Homelessness is not a choice, but showing kindness and empathy towards those who are homeless is,” Carmen said. “Raising awareness can make a change.”

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CSA Mine is one of Australia’s longest operating copper mines with a history stretching back almost 150 years. At 1.9 kilometers deep, CSA is the second deepest copper mine in Australia and the third highest copper grade in the world. Located near the NSW town of Cob ar, CSA Mine employs around 550 people and produces approximately 40,000 tonnes of copper concentrate per year. The ore is mined and processed on site and then transported by rail 700km to the Port of Newcastle for export. CSA Mine was acquired by Metals Acquisition Limited in June 2023.

Mill Operator

CSA Mine, Cobar, NSW CSA Mine are looking for experienced operators to join our team operating the Paste Plant. These positions offer new opportunities and increased exposure across operating in the ore processing department. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic mining operation that recognises achievement and offers genuine career opportunities. This role may suit a tradesperson, trade assistant or operator with demonstrated mechanical aptitude and a dedication to working safely with continuous improvement.

In this role you will be responsible for: • • • •

Operating sections of the processing plant including paste backfill whilst continuously improving working practices Monitoring, maintaining and checking equipment and materials Achievement of daily production targets General housekeeping and operational process activities

About you: • • • •

Current Australian Driver’s Licence (minimum P2 or equivalent) Previous ore processing or paste plant/backfill experience will be highly regarded but not essential Loader, forklift, working at heights, and confined space are also desirable but not essential Demonstrated dedication to safe work practices

Conditions: This is a residential position and is offered on a 7D7O7N7O continuous shift roster. Relocation costs and 12 weeks of transit accommodation will be provided to the successful candidate to assist in relocating to Cobar. CSA also provides Pool & Gym Reimbursements to our employees and their dependants.

Benefits: You will be entitled to a comprehensive range of benefits aimed at attracting and retaining our most valuable asset, our people.

We offer competitive remuneration and other financial benefits including medical and insurance discounts, recognition and reward programs, external education opportunities, further development and career pathways, plus use of CSA Rewards, our online rewards platform which provides access to discounts or cashback offers for 100s of retailers.

For further information please contact Sarah Petersen, HR Advisor via sarah.petersen2@metalsacqcorp.com Applications will only be accepted via Seek and close Thursday September 14, 2023.

Shortlisting will occur throughout the advertising period – apply now.

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POSITIONS VACANT

CSA Mine is one of Australia’s longest operating copper mines with a history stretching back almost 150 years. At 1.9 kilometers deep, CSA is the second deepest copper mine in Australia and the third highest copper grade in the world. Located near the NSW town of Cobar, CSA Mine employs around 550 people and produces approximately 40,000 tonnes of copper concentrate per year. The ore is mined and processed on site and then transported by rail 700km to the Port of Newcastle for export. CSA Mine was acquired by Metals Acquisition Limited in June 2023.

Executive Assistant CSA Mine, Cobar, NSW

CSA Mine is looking for an Executive Assistant to join the team. Working alongside a leader that is focused on safety, while driving to meet the plan, you will work in one of the world’s most iconic mining districts and the second highest grade copper mine in the country.

As the Executive Assistant, you will report directly to the General Manager and play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth day to day functioning of the executive office whilst supporting our leadership team.

In this role you will be responsible for: • Efficiently managing and coordinating the General Manager’s calendar, scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements • Acting as a primary point of contact between the General Manager, leaders and internal team members as well as clients and external partners • Drafting and reviewing site wide correspondence on behalf of the General Manager • Coordinating site visit arrangements for corporate visitors and investors • Preparing and reviewing meeting agendas, materials and presentations. Taking accurate meeting minutes and follow up on action items as required • Overseeing the company rewards and recognition program • Generating corporate purchase orders and processing of invoices in a timely manner • Maintaining confidential files and records ensuring accurate and ease of access to documents • Driving the implementation and consistency regarding the use of corporate branding across site • Providing mentoring and leadership to administrative functions on site to ensure streamlined, structured and cost-effective processes • Leading the planning and coordination of company hosted events About you: • Prioritise and manage competing demands effectively to ensure optimisation of leaders’ time • High level of attention to detail, confidentiality and discretion • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to provide professional support to leadership, team members, and external partners • Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills with a particular focus on Word, Excel and Powerpoint • SAP experience will be highly regarded • An individual with a resolute mindset, capable of driving tasks to meet timeframes Conditions: This is a residential position and is offered on a 5/2 roster. Relocation costs and housing will be provided to the successful candidate. CSA also provides Pool & Gym Reimbursements to our employees and their dependants.

Benefits: You will be entitled to a comprehensive range of benefits aimed at attracting and retaining our most valuable asset, our people.

We offer competitive remuneration and other financial benefits including medical and insurance discounts, recognition and reward programs, external education opportunities, further development and career pathways, plus use of CSA Rewards, our online rewards platform which provides access to discounts or cashback offers for 100s of retailers.

For further information please contact Tena Blignaut, HR Superintendent on 0499 208 040 or tena.blignaut@metalsacqcorp.com.

Applications will only be accepted via Seek and close Wednesday September 20, 2023.

Shortlisting will occur throughout the advertising period – apply now.

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Sport

Soccer season is All over bar the shouting for the Reggies coming down to the wire The Cobar Junior Soccer Club season is soon coming to a close with teams only having one more week to earn a grand final spot.

The competition is very close in the Mids grade and so was the score in last week’s game between Rangers and Rovers with Rangers finishing with a thrilling 2-1 win.

Isla McKervey scored both goals for her Rangers’ side while Joseph Theakston netted Rovers’ lone goal.

In the other Mids match, United won 4-1 over Liverpool.

United’s four goals came off the boot of Tom Preisig while Henry Geppert netted Liverpool’s one goal.

Cooper Surridge, Chris Florance, Joshua Ho Wing and Braxton Huggett took home the Gumnuts Milkshake Awards.

Jax Claus, Sophie Beer, Jake McKervey and Josh McMillan received the Mids’ Cobar Hotbake Donut Awards.

In the Minis division, United had a 4-1 win in their match over Wanderers.

Three of United’s goals came from Max Preisig and Harrison McBride booted their other.

Juan Engelbrecht was the lone goal scorer for his Wanderers team.

Rangers finished with a very tight 1-nil win over Rovers in their Minis game last week with Darcy Geppert scoring the only goal of the match.

The Mini’s Gumnuts Milkshake Awards were earned by Harrison McBride, Nestor Linn, Henry Thompson and Mia Fugar while the Cobar Hotbake Donut Awards were won

by Jack Joss, Jim Arnold, Darcy Geppert and Lincoln Griffiths.

The Seniors game was a high scoring affair with 11 goals recorded in the match between Wanderers and Rangers.

Wanderers eventually finished as 6-5 winners with Bryce Clarke finding the back of the net four times for Wanderers with team mate Braiden Jones responsible for their other two goals.

Caleb Theakston and Marley Jones scored two goals each for Rangers with Stephen Ntamuhanga also adding a goal to their final tally of five.

The Gumnuts Milkshake awards were earned by Bryce Clarke and Parker Cryer while the Cobar Hotbake Donut Awards went to Taylah Wyllie and Marley Jones.

The 2023 Castlereagh Rugby league sea- Control of the game seemed to shift with son is all over (bar the shouting) for the Cobar stepping up and using the interchanges Cobar Roosters Reggies team after they lost to bash it into the Gilgandra defence. their major semi final game, 28-12, to Gil- The rest of the first half brought no further gandra on Sunday. points, just a lot of hard hits and sore bodies.

It was a big week of training and no confu- Both sides needed a blow at half time but sion whatsoever with the implementation of they came out with renewed energy from the some new moves in the backline which aimed kick off. to give the Roosters team the extra edge to get Unfortunately Gleadhill’s energy was also over the younger and slightly more mobile revived and he opened up the field and made Gilgandra Panthers. metres, setting up another try for Gilgandra to Along with a couple of positions having to push the margin out to 16-6. be changed around (due to players thinking A bit of a shuffle of positions for the Roostthey can have a life outers worked well with Brilside of football), the Co- Young Isaiah Gleadhill (that’s ley attacking behind the one that absolutely ruck making easy metres bar boys knew it was the hammered Paul McCosker in constantly while big Josh going to be a big game.

The match started out their first game) was making Burke looked like a bowlwith some good action his mark again for Gilgandra... ing ball at times running from both sides, with straight after him.

Gilgandra looking the stronger of the two With good field possession, Neyland put up demonstrating some strong go forward down a big cross field kick for Shane Suridge the middle of the field. (resting on the wing) who attempted to leap A couple of fast plays of the ball resulted in high above the rest only to trip over, but reGilgandra moving quickly down the field and gathered and crossed the line to score. then crossing the line to open the scoring up.

Brilley slotted this goal from the sideline to Young Isaiah Gleadhill (that’s the one that close the gap to 16-12. absolutely hammered Paul McCosker in their Good attacking runs from captain/coach first game) was making his mark again for Chris Deighton, Dallas Josephson and Edward Gilgandra, floating across the field and finding Paul helped the Reggies make serious metres gaps to lift his team which resulted in another downfield but unfortunately the team couldn’t try for Gilgandra. capitilise to score for the remainder of the The defence from Cobar had to be tightened game. up in the next few sets and that worked won- Gilgandra however hit back with a couple ders. more tries, resulting in their 28-12 win.

The Cobar Reggies’ confidence was grow- Gilgandra will travel to Cobar this Saturday ing and James Neyland stepped up and made to play Baradine for the last spot in the Rehis mark on the game, crossing the line with a serve Grade big dance. burst through the guts to score.

The Roosterettes will then take on NarroThe score was 12-6 after Tyson Brilley con- mine and the Roosters meet the Jets in First verted with ease.

Grade. More details on Page 18.—contributed

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Sport

Roosterettes are hitting their straps Some brilliant individual scores were recorded

The Cobar Roosterettes won a highly hopes alive and will see the Roosterettes play entertaining game against the Baradine Narromine in front of their home crowd this Magpies on Sunday in Dunedoo in the mi- Saturday at Tom Knight Memorial Oval in the nor semi final of the Castlereagh Ladies Preliminary Finals.

League Tag competition.

While the Roosterettes’ track record against The annual Peter and Robynne LawThe Roosterettes are hitting their straps at Narromine over the season is three from three rence Charity Day attracted 14 lady golfthe right time of the season and rebounded losses, in each game however the Roosterettes ers on Saturday with a number of brilliant well from their last encounter with the Mag- have improved including winning the second individual scores recorded on the day pies in Round 11 where they were beaten half of their last encounter just two weeks ago which resulted in some reduced handicaps.

34-16. in the first semi final.

The Four-Ball-Best-Ball winners, with a The Roosterettes took control of Sunday’s The winner of Saturday’s game will have team score of 48 points, were Marlene Wynd minor semi final after speedster Sophie Clark the honour of meeting Dunedoo in the grand and Daphne Cross. scored out on the wing and Brianna Watson final next week.

Both ladies scored an incredible 41 points converted from the sideline. They had a nar- The Jets were well beaten by the Dunedoo each on the day. row 6-4 lead at the halftime break and went on Swans last Saturday but were without a couple In second place were Narelle Kriz (38 indito maintain the lead for the rest of the game. of key players for that match and they will be vidual points) and Sally Bannister on 46 Second half tries to Watson and a brilliant keen to get another crack at the Swans in the points. single-handed chip chase effort from Peta grand final by downing the Roosterettes.

A countback then separated the pairing of Woods to score sealed Cobar’s 14-12 win.

Whatever the outcome, this week’s match is Tena Blignaut and Donna Prendergast from The victory keeps Cobar’s premiership expected to be another entertaining game.

Fay Hardwick and Brenda Fugar (both scored 38 points each) after both teams finished with 44 points.

Nearest the Pin prizes went to Hardwick, Kriz (2), Prendergast and Geraldine FrancisThe RSL team got the better of Golfie orded by Paige Coleman (ladies).

Gophers in last Wednesday’s local darts Hundreds and high scores were recorded by: co. competition finishing with an 8-3 win.

RSL—Tony Brown 140, 100 and Kyle Rob- The Sunday Par game could only muster a In other matches last week, Empire Barflies erts 135, 100; Golfie Gophers—Chris Hooker field of six players with Geraldine Francisco won their match against RSL Dingoes 7-4 and 130 and Les Hooker 132, 100; RSL Din- claiming the win with +1.

Golfie Dartaholics narrowly beat Golfie goes—Brett Miller 100, 100 and Robert Sally Bannister was declared the runner-up Spearchuckers 6-5.

Childs 100; Golfie Dartaholics—Craig Jones after a countback from Barb Barklimore The highest score of the week was 140, 100 and Jason Collier 100; Golfie Spearchuck- when each finished the day with -1.

Bannister, Francisco and Nadine McLeod which was thrown by Tony Brown while the ers—Dick Tulloh 100 and Zeb Tulloh 100. highest peg outs for the week were 66, record- In tonight’s games, Golfie Dartaholics host were closest to the flag on the 11th hole. ed by Brett Miller (for the men) and 50, rec- Empire Barflies; Golfie Spearchuckers take on Reina Cross was last Wednesday’s Par winGolfie Gophers and RSL will be up against ner after finishing with a score of +3. www.cobarweekly.com.au The runner-up was Sally Bannister with a RSL Dingoes. square card and Daphne Cross was third with -2.

The closest to the pin on the 7th hole were Bannister, Francisco and Ann Dunn.

Today a Stableford round will be played.

Saturday is the annual Pink Day Three Lady Ambrose (select own partner) raising money for breast cancer.

This event has special meaning to Cobar Lady Golfers as a number of members have been affected by cancer. All money raised on the day will go towards research of this heartbreaking disease.

Sunday’s game will be the KENO Ladies Two Person Ambrose (select own partners).

—T'd Off

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Sport

Glorious weather for Lawrence’s charity golf day Some of the best golfing weather of the year was reserved for the Charity Day on Saturday which was sponsored by Peter and Robynne Lawrence.

The competition was played as a Four-BallBest-Ball format and there were 22 men as well as a field of 14 ladies.

In the men’s division, the winning combination of Mark Martin and Marc Quinn, with a score of 47 points, beat the next pair, Wayne Josephson and Andrew Bartlett by two shots.

(Martin and Quinn are fast overtaking Steve Manns and Greg Clark as the ‘Beagle Boys’ of Cobar golf. They are a hard combination to beat!)

Third place went to Bill Fugar and Geoff Rorke on 42, and fourth place went to a pair of honest golfers, Max Phillips and John Collins with 41 points.

The ‘Beagle Boys’ also had the two best individual scores of the day—39 points, with Quinn beating Martin on a countback.

Nearest the pin prizes were won on the 3rd hole by Phillips; 7th—Martin, 8th—Rorke and 15th—Brad Bannister. The 11th was not won.

Also on Saturday, three of Cobar’s “older” golfers, Bian Smith, Peter ‘China’ Brien and Scott Mayne, travelled to Nyngan to play in their veteran’s tournament.

They reported having a good day but didn’t Charity golf day sponsors, Peter Lawrence and Robynne Morton Lawrence (at far right) win anything.

A field of 14 players contested Sunday’s with Saturday’s Ladies winners, Marlene Wynd and Daphne Cross, and the Men’s Captain’s Trophy, a Stroke event. competition winners Marc Quinn and Mark Martin. ▪ Photo contributed Brad Bannister has been on a bit of a roll lately and his good form has continued.

Ph: 6836 2725 6 Barton St Bannister took out the event with a net score of 66, beating Bian Smith by one shot.

Peter Robinson, still trying to get over the Panthers being beaten on Thursday night, came in 3rd with 69 points.

Back in 4th place was Jason Foster, also on 69 points.

The Nearest the Pin winners were: 7th and 8th holes—Bill Fugar; and 15th—Andrew Bartlett.

The 3rd and 11th holes were not won.

This Saturday is the Monthly Medal competition and on Sunday (Father’s Day), a Par event will be played.

The Men golfers are looking for two teams Meals served to play in Trangie for the Pennants next Monday - Saturday month.

Pasha Tang There are currently 10 names on the golfers’ board at the club and 12 are needed.

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Sport

Roosters will have another shot at grand final glory The opening 15 minutes of the Christie & way through the second half. very strong challenge from the Roosters.

Hood Castlereagh Rugby League major It was then that the Roosters were looking as Cobar’s tries were scored by Ashley Davies, semi-final clash between the Gulgong Terri- if they might be the first team to lower Gul- captain/coach Thomas Plater, Tadgh McMulers and the Cobar Roosters at Gulgong on gong’s colours this year. len, Gerald Mackay and Zane Taylor with PlatSaturday were pivotal to the outcome of With hosting rights for the 2023 grand final er converting four goals. what was a gripping encounter between the on the line, the final quarter of the match was The Roosters host Narromine at Tom Knight two sides. an intense affair with the Terriers edging ahead Memorial Oval this Saturday in the prelimiAnd while Gulgong did eventually finish 30-24 with 15 minutes remaining and then the nary final with the winner to play Gulgong in with a 34-28 win, the Roosters proved they Roosters responding seven minutes later with a the grand final. were worthy adversaries. try out wide to have the scoreboard reading It’s a “Last Chance Saloon” showdown for In the first 15 minutes of Saturday’s game 30-28.

Cobar. the Terriers piled on 18 unanswered points and Gulgong supporters breathed a little easier The winner will live to fight another day, that looked set to coast away to a very big win. when an unconverted try put them ahead 34-28 day being the following Saturday in the CastleThat however was not to be the case, with the with four minutes left on the clock, but the reagh League grand final, when their assignRoosters climbing back up off the canvas to tension was palpable until the final siren ment will be to end the Gulgong Bull Terriers have the scoreboard locked up at 24-all mid- sounded, and the Terriers had survived one thus far undefeated season.

Cobar and Narromine’s two meetings throughout the year would indicate that home ground advantage does not necessarily equate to winning the game, with the Jets winning 36-26 at Cobar in Round 4, and the Roosters returning serve with a 24-20 win at Narromine in Round 13.

The Jets will be hoping for a kindly result to be forthcoming from the Judiciary after their dynamic winger and one of their major strike players, Freddie Joji, was sent off in last Sunday’s big minor semi-final win over Dunedoo.

Certainly, the Roosters would be none too disappointed to see him not be able to take the field on Saturday.

The sides seem evenly matched in almost every position with the battle of the two half backs, and captain/coaches, Thomas Plater for the Roosters and Doug Potter for the Jets being a highlight of the game.

Roosters fullback Ash Davies, who incurred an injury last week, will have until Saturday to prove his fitness No doubt the Roosters supporters and players will be relishing playing at home after being on the road for the past six weeks and a huge Cobar presence is expected to cram into Tom Knight Memorial Oval which may well get the home side home.

Back this year with a bit more strapping tape than last season, Cobar Roosters 2022 The Jets however will also be well supported grand final try scorer, Tim Hillam, has been a great asset on the field for Cobar again having their League Tag side also playing on this season. Can Hillam help the Roosters grab a grand final spot when they line up the day, again against Cobar, in the curtain raiser to the First Grade clash. against Narromine in the preliminary final this Saturday at home? ▪ File photo

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Sport

▪ Entertaining win for Roosterettes

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▪ Roosters will have another shot at grand final glory

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Team Roberts emerge as Fours game victors Kyle Roberts, Don Roberts, Ian Prender- They took on the United Nations team of of four on the fourth end to call a halt to that. gast and Marlene Wynd won their bowls Shane Carter, Peter ‘China’ Brien, Glenn “That’s ok,” said Team UN. Fours Championship game at the Golfie on ‘Kiwi’ Ratcliffe and John Claus, with UN “We will hold the mat for a short while.”

Sunday morning by just two shots. starting strong until Team Roberts had a win But alas it was only short lived as from the 8th end Team Roberts had decided the fate of their rivals and playing steady and true, Team Roberts went on to win by two shots.

Meanwhile on the bowls social front, 16 bowlers thoroughly enjoyed the greens, banter and mateship on Sunday morning.

The winners for the day were under the leadership of Skip Brian Heap.

Heap, Karen Daly and Michael Harvey (who, due to the fact that his bowls were in the count 90 per cent of the time - was dubbed bowler of the day) accounted for their opponents John ‘Shark’ Daly, Greg Clark and Allan Gardoll by +6.

The runners-up on +4 were Tony Polack, Deagan Brown and David Thomas over Dean ‘Bogger’ McLeod, Daryl ‘Dasha’ Jermyn and David Thomas (with Thomas playing double Lead).

Looking at the scorecard it must be noted that team Polack held on tightly to the lead for all 18 ends which may be a record?

On Rink 10 David ‘Ooze’ Knight teamed up with John Goonrey and Jason Howell against Doug Hudson, Peter ‘Skeet’ Goonrey and Paul Kershaw.

Judging by their scorecard it was pretty clear that the Masters Of Bowls (Hudson/Skeet and Kershaw) showed no mercy!

They led 16 out of 18 ends to finish with a +3 win.

The George The Giraffe recipient for this week was (insert drum roll here) Jason Howell!—The Second

Team Roberts, Marlene Wynd, Ian Prendergast, Kyle Roberts and Don Roberts finished as two shot winners over Team UN, Glenn ‘Kiwi’ Ratcliffe, Peter ‘China’ Brien, John Claus and Shane Carter in their Fours Championship game at the Golfie on Sunday.

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