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Thursday June 17, 2021

Volume 36 No. 22

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The Cobar Weekly Cannabis plants seized in police search Pg 2

Cobar to host rural crime forum Pg 4

Promising drilling results at Wirlong and Canbelego Pg 4 & Pg6

Cold and wet Final touches for memorial to continue A cold front that moved across NSW last week brining with it Cobar’s coldest and wettest day of the month was a taste of things to come again this week.

According to the Bureau of Meteorology it only made it to 10.9 degrees last Wednesday which made for our coldest day of the year.

Thursday’s maximum was 11.3 but with icy wind gusts of up to 53.6km/h (Cobar’s strongest recorded wind gust so far this year) the temperature sure felt much colder.

The 11.4 mm of rain that fell on Thursday added to the miserable conditions and, with a very cold 0.8 degrees recorded overnight on Friday, it all made for a wet and cold few days.

June is typically the coldest month in Cobar with daytime temperatures averaging around 16 degrees (the long term average is 16.6 according to the Bureau) while at night, six degrees is the norm.

Apart from last week’s cold snap, temperatures have mostly been above average this month with the Bureau reporting 10 out of the first 15 days of June all recording above average daytime temperatures.

This included the weekend, with tops of 16.8 recorded on both Saturday and Sunday, with 18.6 on Monday and 19.1 on Tuesday.

Today is expected to be the last of the above average weather with a top of 17 degrees predicted by the Bureau.

The thermometer will take a dive tomorrow with just 13 degrees the predicted top and there’s an 80 per cent chance of 2-3mm of rain. The showers may hang around on Saturday and a cool 14 is our expected maximum.

The final touches for the Miners Memorial, including the hanging of an historic bell, have been carried out this past week in readiness for the official opening this Saturday morning. The bell, which has been restored, is a piece of our local history and comes from the Anglican Church of the Resurrection at Nymagee, which was founded in 1959. At one of the Miners Memorial early planning sessions, museum curator Kay Stingemore suggested a bell be included as part of the memorial as bells were used to alert emergency personnel and the community when there had been a mining accident.

Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton will be on hand to officially open the Miners Memorial with the service to commence at 10am.

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Call for new councillors to come forward Cannabis seized Dear editor, Cobar needs Councillors who will provide The NSW Local Government September strong, stable and independent counsel to enelections will see 12 Councillors elected to sure a governance structure that allows the Cobar Shire Council.

Cobar community to reach its full potential As a Councillor of 40 years, I am concerned with well thought out development which will at the inability of the current Council and not ultimately become a financial burden to the Councillors to effect positive development and ratepayers of the town. to guide and nurture the I feel Cobar Shire Council shaping of our town- “I welcome all candidates, both currently utilises a disturbyoung and old, who have a vi- ing number of out-of-town ship.

I am calling for the sion for their town and who are consultants when local ratepayers of Cobar as independent and free thinking,” knowledge is key. community members to —Cr Peter Yench.

The Cobar Weekly, consider standing for Wednesday June 2, 2021, Council. described allocation of Grant funding: Council I welcome all candidates, both young and was allocated $845,918 from the Local Roads old, who have a vision for their town and who and Community Infrastructure program for are independent and free thinking. potential additional costs for the planned upFor too long Cobar Shire Council has been grade of the Cobar Youth & Fitness Centre. hamstrung from what I believe was the ability Timeline restraints now see the Centre to of the same “bloc” of Councillors to vote down receive only $245,918 with $250,000 allocated fresh ideas and proposals just because they to toilets at Euabalong Racecourse, $150,000 could. allocated to horse stables at Ward Oval and The Cobar Weekly, Wednesday May 26, $200,000 allocated to a road and car park for 2021, reported that just over $7.7 million has the Sound Chapel project. been awarded to the Cobar Shire Local Gov- I feel this type of “ad hoc” local governance ernment area for the Resources for Regions is not good enough.

Program.

Cr Peter Yench, Cobar

in police search

Cobar Police seized a quantity of Cannabis plants in a search of a Cobar home last week.

Around 11 am on Thursday, police executed a search warrant at a Monaghan Street home.

During the search police located and seized a number of Cannabis plants, items used in the cultivation of Cannabis, an amount of Cannabis and also fireworks.

A 41 year old male was present during the search and assisted police with enquiries.

The man is to attend Cobar Local Court for offences including enhanced cultivation of a prohibited plant and possess prohibited drugs.

Council workshop A Liquor Accord meeting was held on Tuesday, and last week was dominated by the Councillors workshop held on Thursday.

Discussion at the workshop centered around Council’s works program (on which road works would be undertaken) and plant replacement.

Further discussion revolved around the Ward Oval development including the childcare centre and the need for some casual staff to assist with the amount of development occurring at the present time.

This Saturday the opening of the Miners Memorial will take place at 10am.

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CSA to unveil Battery Loader at Mine Open Day

The Cobar Girl Guides have been one of the beneficiaries of the Cobar Mines Q2 Donation program with the mine donating funds to help the Guides install new blinds at the Guide Hall in Maidens Avenue. The blinds will help keep the hall warm in winter and cool in summer and will allow the girls to be able to have movie nights and sleep-over activities. CSA Mine general manager, Peter Christen (pictured above with the Guides last week) said CSA was happy to support the Cobar Girl Guides who provide a safe, supportive and nurturing environment that offers a range of interesting activities for local girls aged 5-18. ▪ Photo contributed

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CSA Mine’s newest piece of equipment, a state of the art ST14 Battery Loader, which is one of the first of its kind to be used anywhere in the world, will be on display at the mine’s Open Day this Sunday.

Glencore has recently introduced the new battery electric loader, purchased from Epiroc, at the CSA Mine.

The ST14 Battery Loader features SMART technology to reduce diesel emissions, energy costs and improve operator safety and productivity performance.

CSA is one of Australia’s deepest underground mines and produces about 50,000 tonnes of copper in concentrates each year.

CSA Mine general manager Peter Christen welcomed the new loader which will work at a depth of almost 2km underground and transport thousands of tonnes of ore and waste per day.

“The copper we produce at CSA Mine is a key enabler of the low carbon economy, and is an essential commodity that goes into electric vehicle batteries and renewable energy technologies like wind turbines and solar panels,”, Mr Christen said.

“We are committed to reducing emissions across our own operations and our investment in the ST14 Battery Loader is an important step in the broader transformation of mining in a low carbon future. I’m pleased to see the loader has already generated significant interest from our operators who will start using it later this month,” he said.

The ST14 Battery Loader is just one of a number of pieces of mine equipment that will be on display as part of the mine’s Open Day this Sunday at the mine site.

Visitors to the site can join a Mill or Surface tour, watch Air Leg and Mine Rescue demonstrations, take part in a number of kids’ activities including panning for copper and face painting. There’s also food stalls and lots of giveaways on offer.

As there is limited parking on site, the mine is encouraging locals to make use of a bus service that departs and returns hourly from Drummond Park. See ad on Page 5.

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Cobar Shire Council

Cobar to host a Rural Crime Forum

mail@cobar.nsw.gov.au PO Box 223, COBAR, NSW, 2835 Peter Vlatko, General Manager

A Rural Crime Prevention Team will be in Cobar next Wednesday night to enlist the help of rural landholders in an effort to help fight rural crime.

Rural crime costs millions of dollars every year. The theft of livestock, produce and equipment along with trespassing, illegal shooting and other crimes affects the livelihood and well-being of many rural families.

Central North Police District Crime Manager, Detective Inspector Paul Quigg, who is stationed in Bourke, said they are keen to meet with local farmers and landholders, as well as any interested members of the public, to discuss their rural crime issues.

“Our job is to protect and we want to know how we can best protect their properties.

“We also want to let landholders know how they can help prevent the theft of livestock, produce and machinery from their properties,” Detective Inspector Quigg said.

“It’s a two-way street.”

He said the Rural Crime Community Forums, led by the NSW Police Rural Crime Prevention Team, will give landholders lots of information on how to help prevent rural crime, how to report a crime and the tools to help them to protect themselves and their families.

“There’s lots of big, huge properties out here and you can’t be everywhere at once,” he said.

“We encourage people to report anything they see that is out of the ordinary, if people are moving around at night, we want them to report that information. While Cobar is only a small police station and not manned 24 hours, the phones do come through to Bourke and you’ll get a 24 hour response, 365 days a year,” Detective Inspector Quigg said.

“People can ring Cobar or Bourke or 000 if an offence is occurring, and if they report it as it is happening, then that’s the best chance we have to catch the thieves.”

Next week’s forum will discuss the roles of

ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING 5pm Thursday June 24, 2021 Agenda & Business Papers will be available this Friday June 18.

Copies are available from the Council Administration Office or may be downloaded from the website: www.cobar.nsw.gov.au/council/council-meetings

COVID-19 update: Virtual Council Meetings On March 25, 2020 the Local Government Act 1993 was amended to allow Councils to meet remotely to reduce the Coronavirus (COVID19) risk. The amendment allows our Council Meetings to be closed to the public if a livestreamed webcast is made available.

The Council Meeting on June 24, 2021 will be closed to the public and livestreamed from 5pm. Until further notice, all future Council meetings will be closed to the public.

To view the meeting, visit: webcast.cobar.nsw.gov.au PUBLIC EXHIBITION: DRAFT 2021/2022 ANNUAL OPERATIONAL PLAN REVENUE POLICY, FEES AND CHARGES AND BUDGET Council’s 2021/2022 Draft Annual Operational Plan and Budget is on public exhibition.

The Report includes the 2021/2022 Annual Operational Plan, Revenue Policy, Fees and Charges and Budget.

In accordance with Section 420 of the Local Government Act 1993, any person may make a submission in writing to Council with respect to the Council's Annual Operational Plan and Budget. Copies of the Annual Operational Plan, Revenue Policy, Fees and Charges and Budget may be inspected on Council's Website; http://www.cobar.nsw.gov.au/council/integratedplanning-reporting/annual-operation-plan or a hard copy can be viewed at the following Council locations: Council Offices, Cobar Shire Library via appointment only.

local crime investigators, how they plan to engage and assist rural landholders to prevent crime, how to correctly report a crime and steps landholders can take to prevent them from becoming a victim of rural crime.

Any questions and concerns that landholders have will be addressed as part of the presentation.

Detective Inspector Quigg said recent forums in Walgett and Nyngan have both been well attended.

“Landholders are very passionate in relation to their farming and protecting their sheep and goats, which is their livelihood.”

The information packs (which include signs to display on properties) are full of tips, advise who to call with stock theft, theft of machinery, and importantly, how to keep a crime scene in tact.

“With the forensic techniques we now have, if a crime scene is not disturbed we can act straight away and it gives us the best chance to apprehend these people and return property,” detective Inspector Quigg said.

“A number of rural crime operations have been conducted over the past 12 months in the area. This had led to significant arrests in relation to theft of stock and property, along with drug related offences and include locating stolen firearms,” Detective Inspector Quigg said.

He said the Rural Crime Community Forums also provide an opportunity for the community to come together, and meet with their neighbours and see what issues they’ve got.

“Working as a group we can provide more effective strategies,” Detective Inspector Quigg said.

He said the forums aim to help develop target-hardening strategies for victims of rural crime and cover a range of issues including illegal hunting and trespass; stock theft; farm security; safe storage of firearms; and animal movement requirements.

Wide, high-grade copper intercepts The latest assay results from Peel Mining’s Wirlong deposit, which is approximately 100km south of Cobar, confirm wide highgrade copper intercepts.

Peel’s managing director Rob Tyson said the results continue to build their confidence in the primary target of their drilling at Wirlong, which is the high-grade Western Lens.

The 2021/2022 Draft Annual Operational Plan, Revenue Policy, Fees and Charges and Budget will be on public exhibition from Friday, 28 May 2021 until Thursday, 24 June 2021.

Written submissions will be received until Thursday, 24 June 2021 and should be addressed to the General Manager, Cobar Shire Council, PO Box 223, Cobar NSW 2835.

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“Evidence of additional mineralized lenses is also becoming apparent,” Mr Tyson reported.

Wirlong is part of Peel’s “Hub & Spoke” strategy to advance each of the company’s deposits to mineable resources that will support a new substantial centrally located processing plant. Wirlong is a core focus for advancing the company’s copper resources.

THIS Sunday, June 20 10am - 2pm CSA are excited to invite you to our open day There is something for everyone!

COVID-19 registered event with QR Code Check in

Come and meet General Manager, Peter

Surface Bus Tour Timetable 10.15am, 10.30am, 11.15am, 11.30am, 11.45am, 12pm, 12.15pm, 12.30pm, 1pm, 1.15pm and 1.30pm

Activities for the kids: Face painting, jumping castle, mini miner & copper panning activities

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Hourly starting at 10.15am Registrations required 16 years and over PPE requirements

Refuge Chamber Image provided by Epiroc

Come and see the FIRST EVER ST14 Battery Electric Loader

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Air Leg Demonstrations

FREE COMMUNITY EVENT ADDRESS: – C/- Louth Road, Cobar NSW 2835

Hourly starting at 10.10am

*Walking tours will require a certain level of fitness. Limited spots are available for processing tours.

Completion of online induction and photo proof of identity will be required.

To book a tour or for further information contact: janette.bishop@glencore.com.au

Limited parking onsite so don’t forget about the bus First bus departing at 10am from Drummond Park Return trips between CSA and Drummond Park every hour until 1pm From 1pm bus will only be returning from CSA to Drummond Park Thursday June 17, 2021 The Cobar Weekly Page 5

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Cobar Shire to switch to ePlanning for lodging DA’s Cobar Shire Council will soon join the rest of NSW in streamlining its development applications (DA’s) processes through the NSW Planning Portal.

This means the days of lodging your application paperwork directly with the Council will become a thing of the past.

Council aims to have the ePlanning portal up and running by the beginning of July.

The NSW Planning Portal will provide builders, developers and mum-and-dad applicants alike with a single, transparent space for building and development approvals.

The ePlanning platform offers an online tool where people can access planning services and

lodge and track the progress of applications from anywhere, at any time.

To help transition the community to the new online system, Cobar Shire Council will offer a sit-down service (by appointment) to support applicants who want assistance with the lodgement, referral, and payment process.

Through Council’s new ePlanning Kiosk, staff will be able to help applicants create their own digital footprint and show them how to track their application’s progress through the NSW Planning Portal.

In particular, the service will focus on helping those one-time applicants, mum-and-dad developers and any residents who need assis-

tance creating email addresses and NSW Planning Portal accounts, in addition to filling in the online application and making sure the correct documents are lodged for Council to assess their proposals.

Council also has resources available for builders and developers who will begin navigating the NSW Planning Portal to lodge multiple applications.

The ePlanning Kiosk has been made possible with the help of the NSW Government, which has freed up $4.8 million in funds for more than 90 regional councils across the state to aid the roll-out.

All NSW councils are required to use the NSW Planning Portal to lodge development applications and complying development certificates by July, in line with the Premier’s 2019 mandate.

Council’s Planning and Environmental Services department staff will be available by appointment to assist with applications from next month.

To find out more about the application process contact Council during business hours or visit the NSW Planning Portal for information on a range of services, including registering an account at www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/

Growth potential of Canbelego copper Recent surveys of three diamond drill holes at Canbelego by minerals exploration company Helix Resources, show high-grade copper sulphide mineralization.

Helix’s managing director Mike Rosenstreich said the results “warrant immediate follow-up drill testing”.

He said their electromagnetic surveys, either airborne, surface or downhole have proven to be very effective in finding copper mineralization in the Cobar region.

Follow up drilling of a fourth hole is now in From next month Council’s Planning and Environmental Services staff will be available progress with an approved fifth drill hole now to assist locals to lodge their development applications via the new ePlanning online tool. being planned.

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Opera Express gives students a complete music experience Cobar High School students involved in last week’s Opera Express workshops and the production of a musical have described it as “an awesome experience”.

Many of the students had not experienced opera before (and it’s possibly the last thing they thought they would be interested in), but the Opera Express visit last week, under the

guidance of director Murray Dahm, helped to open their minds and build confidence in their capabilities.

Cobar High’s music teacher, Laura Andrew, said the visit was very beneficial to students in teaching them how to collaborate with their peers and showed them how all the elements of a musical and opera come together.

They learnt vocal techniques, how to memorise lines, how to communicate different feelings and emotions of a character through acting and body language and how to communicate the story to their audience.

“It showed students that they can persevere and achieve difficult things—it’s not easy to write an opera from scratch!” Laura said.

“Students learnt how to be democratic when deciding on characters/plot (early stages) and when casting roles (after opera written).”

She said it was also a new experience for students to perform in front of so many people with over 100 attending the public performance on Thursday night.

“Many parents/carers were proud of their student getting up and having a go.

“Because students were involved from start to finish, they developed the confidence to perform and they wanted to share what they had created,” Laura said.

It’s a free event!

A free event to raise awareness about mental health and suicide is happening next Saturday at the Cobar Bowling & Golf Club.

Organised by Cobar Suicide Prevention Care Coordinator Jody McCabe, the night will have an emphasis on de-stigmatising mental health and encouraging people to feel comfortable in seeking help and having conversations about their mental wellbeing.

Jody said when it comes to talking about mental health it can be a benefit to have a tight knit and supportive community, but there are Cobar High School students during rehearsals for their musical and opera performance also challenges around privacy and accuracy of last Thursday at the school. ▪ Photo contributed information.

She hopes this event will encourage locals to talk positively about mental health matters.

In addition to supplying food and great music with local band Ballz n All, Jody has invited two guest speakers to talk about their mental health experiences.

Jeff Amatto, the co-founder of Brothers 4 Recovery drug and alcohol awareness will speak first hand about his experience of overcoming addiction and depression and talk about the tools he used to overcome personal barriers to live a healthier and happier life.

A spokesperson from the Dolly’s Dream Foundation, which is committed to changing the culture of bullying, anxiety and depression, will speak about bullying and give a presentation about keeping kids safe online.

See ad on Page 21 for more information.

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Past and present members attend Probus’ 34th birthday On the occasion of Cobar Probus Club’s 34th birthday last Wednesday, Rotarian Geoffrey Langford was invited to be their guest speaker.

During his address, Mr Langford imparted his knowledge on how the Cobar Probus Club came to be.

He said the Probus movement started in England about 50 years ago to help cater for retired Rotarians.

They named it Probus—combining ‘Professional’ and ‘Business’ and the movement quickly spread to Australia.

Mr Langford said the idea to form a Cobar Probus branch was prompted in 1987 by members of the Nelson Bay Rotary and Probus clubs, Bart and June Richardson.

The then Cobar Rotary president, Brian ‘Butch’ Kennedy, embraced the project and called a meeting at the Brennan Centre to gauge the interest of Cobar residents.

“I am proud I was at the inaugural meeting which brought your club into existence”, Mr Langford told the Cobar Probus Club members last week.

He said as male members were scarce at the time, it became exclusively a ladies membership with Helen Good being the inCobar Rotarian Geoffrey Langford was the guest speaker at Cobar Probus Club’s 34th augural president.

Mr Langford went on to say how proud he birthday luncheon last Wednesday at the Empire Hotel. Mr Langford is pictured above with past Probus club presidents Sue Cox, Glenis Prisk, Pauline Hunter, Dora DeFilippo was of the Cobar Probus members for their dedication in keeping the club viable for over and present president, Lillian Simpson. (Absent from the photo was Phyllis Budd.)

34 years.

The Cobar Weekly's photographer immortalized the club’s special day with photos of current president Lillan Simpson, along with past presidents and members and their guest, Mr Langford.

A tribute was also put forward to present and past secretaries, treasurers, tour leaders and publicity officers who have all contributed to the success of the club.

Mr Langford offered a suggestion to members that they consider opening the club up to men.

“There is a number of retired and about to retire male members of our Cobar town and district.

“Perhaps Cobar Probus Club might like to encourage male members to join you in Probus and, as they say, spread the cheer,” Mr Langford said.

A 34th birthday cake was ceremoniously cut followed by the usual delicious luncheon and a humorous poem was also read by a member about “her hands”.

All in all it was a great birthday meeting.— contributed

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June 2021 18-20 Arts Council Exhibition Railway Stn 19 Cobar Miners Memorial Official Opening 19 Tommy Miller at Services Club 20 CSA Mine Open Day 20 Girl Guides Parent Support Group AGM 21 CHS Showcase Night at Golfie 23 Cobar LALC AGM 24 Cobar Shire Council Ordinary Meeting 26 Suicide Prevention event at Golfie 26 Ballz ‘N’ All at Golfie 30 Under 18’s Trivia Night at Services Club July 2021 1 CSA community donations closing date 2-8 StormCo Kids Club activities 5 Hospital Auxiliary AGM 13 Dust Bowl Fuel Burners AGM 18 Long Lunch in Drummond Park August 2021 20-22 Golden Clay Target Shoot September 2021 3 Cobar Public School Spring Fair 4 Local Government Elections 21 Dirty Dicks Theatre Restaurant October 2021 2 Cobar Rodeo 23 Nymagee Flower Show 23&24 Cobar Yabbies Reunion December 2021 3 Biz Assoc Christmas Street Parade September 2022 21-25 Running On Empty Festival

St John’s School held their annual Footy Fever Day on Friday in memory of past teacher Paula Potter. A special prayer, presentation and a variety of games in the hall celebrated Mrs Potter’s love of sports. Pictured are students Isabella Best and Breaze Fairfull dressed up warmly to celebrate Footy Fever Day. ▪ Photo contributed • Lots of people are keeping an eye on the

weather this week, especially Barry Knight who’s hoping the rain will hold off until the final bits of concreting are finished at the Miners Memorial park. He’s also keeping his fingers crossed that the rain holds off for the Miners Memorial official opening on Saturday, but in the event that it does rain, Barry said his back-up plan is to hold the official opening at the nearby Services Club.

• Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Noel ‘Tossie’ Jermyn and to Robert Strong who have both recently passed away.

• The work of some of our talented local artists will be on display at the Cobar Railway Station this weekend with the Cobar Arts Council hosting a Cobar Community Collective event. You can see work by Jess Sinclair, Elizabeth Whiteman, Kylie Harvey, Sarah Groat and Susan Singleton and, if anything takes your fancy, you can buy it! See advertisement on Page 14 for opening times.

• Well done to Cobar Camels Simon Oliver, Lochlan Ford and Jacob Christie who joined the Western Plains Rugby Union representative team on the weekend at the NSW Country Championships in Tamworth. The Western Plains side had a thrilling 27-25 win on Saturday, scoring a try on the final bell, over Central North which earned them a spot in the Richardson Shield final on Sunday morning against Mid North Coast. Down 26-12 at halftime, the Western Plains boys were eventually beaten 80-19 in the final, but it wasn’t without a fight, and once again they scored a try on the final bell.

• Cobar High School will be holding their Showcase event at the Cobar Bowling & Golf Club on Monday night to show off what great things their students have been doing.

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0427 373 928 0428 253 797 0429 343 546

CONVENTION/CONFERENCE VENUES GYM Cobar Memorial Services Club 6836 2102

CONVEYANCING

All Out Conveyancing Geoffrey Langford Peter Payne Law

DENTISTS

Thompson Family Dental

6836 1761

Mick McManus 0427 113 549 Stuart’s Maintenance Service 0427 362 574

HARDWARE

John Bennett-City Country 6836 1408 0427 272 546

ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES Harvey Norman Cobar

6836 2161 6836 2124 6836 2737

6836 6400

0455 307 782 0428 362 394 0438 361 310 6836 3225

HANDYMAN

Dr Indra’s Surgery 6836 4777 Primary Health Care Centre 6836 5500

DRY CLEANING

0439 298 812

Brush Stop Gerri’s Hair Salon Pauline’s Hair Salon Studio 225

DOCTORS

DRIVING INSTRUCTOR

JKM Dynamic Fitness

HAIRDRESSERS

6836 4085 6836 3022 6836 2408

Landmark Russell 6836 2234 Sullivans Mining & Hardware 6836 1677

HAULAGE

J Prisk Contractors

6836 2124

HEALTH & WELLBEING Dr Indra’s Surgery 6836 4777 JKM Dynamic Fitness 0439 298 812 Primary Health Care Centre 6836 5500 The Dentists of Cobar 6836 1761 The John Mitchell Pharmacy 6836 2040

Cobar Thai Restaurant

Clark & Son Livestock

1 Barton Street

Mon - Sat 5pm - 8.30pm

6836 4492

Chris 0428 253 797

49 Marshall Street Ph: 0427 719 899

CHIROPRACTOR

COBAR LAUNDROMAT 29a Bourke St

Call 6836 3616

0409 443 812

BRilliams Country Mile Construction 0408 220 377 EARTHMOVING Mat Shepherd 0400 323 049 J Prisk Contractors 0419 219 440 Superior Diesel Solutions

CARPET CLEANING

THIS SPOT AVAILABLE

Windows, Mirrors & Glass, Security Doors/Screens, General Home Repairs & Locks

0427 362 574

FOR ALL YOUR SHEARING & CRUTCHING NEEDS PHONE:

0455 307 782

TRAV 0409 036 685 OR ROS 0409 395 157

Kylie Hough 6882 6533 Family Chiropractic Care

R&G Thompson

Haylee Prince 0429 354 242

Local suppliers of &

SAFES Rob 0417 706 222

HOSES & FITTINGS

Sullivans Mining & Hardware 6836 1677

HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT

Sullivans Mining & Hardware 6836 1677

INDUSTRIAL SEWING Ces’ Motor Trimming

INVESTMENT Luka Group

6836 3355 6883 2200

KITCHEN & CABINET MAKING

0439 298 812

6836 2404

www.jkmdynamicfitness.com.au

Gym open 7 days 4am - 11pm

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PLUMBERS

Hampel’s Plumbing & Gas 0427 624 716 WA & KT Cahill 0419 601 532

PRINTING/PHOTOCOPYING Broken Hill Print The Cobar Weekly

REAL ESTATE AGENTS Landmark Russell Red Earth Real Estate Sales

08 8088 4343 6836 3616 6836 2234

LIQUOR SALES

SAFETY PRODUCTS

Cobar Bowling & Golf Club 6836 2214

Sullivans Mining & Hardware 6836 1677

MENSWEAR

SCHOOL UNIFORMS

6836 2161

BRilliams

0408 362 169

Cobar Mining Contractors

6836 2737

Inland Petroleum

METAL FABRICATIONS Raboc Enterprises

MINE MAINTENANCE

Superior Diesel Solutions

MINE SAFETY SIGNS

Cobar Signs 6836 2488 Sullivans Mining & Hardware 6836 1677

MOTORCYCLES M & C Parisi Motorcyles P/L 6836 2669

NOTARY PUBLIC Geoffrey Langford

OFFICE SUPPLIES

Stationery Essentials

6836 3022 6836 2900

PAINT & ACCESSORIES

Sullivans Mining & Hardware 6836 1677

PAINTER & DECORATOR Dean McLeod

PANEL BEATING Cobar Ultra Finish

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Stationery Essentials

0418 648 960 0429 463 279 6836 2900

SOLICITORS

Geoffrey Langford Paul Longhurst Peter Payne Law

SMASH REPAIRS Cobar Ultra Finish

SUPERANNUATION Luka Group

SUPERMARKETS Khan’s SUPA IGA

TAKEAWAY

PHOTOGRAPHERS

Cobar Thai Restaurant Inland Petroleum Vince’s Restaurant

Klae McGuinness

PHOTOS

Cobar Signs

6836 2234 0429 168 463

6836 2488 0475 066 148 Harvey Norman Cobar 6836 6400 The John Mitchell Pharmacy 6836 2040

43 Linsley Street Ph: 6836 1156

fdcadmin@cobar.nsw.gov.au

J Prisk Contractors

5853 2425

Fairbank AutoPro 6836 1111 Sullivans Mining & Hardware 6836 1677

TOWING

Ces’ Motor Trimming

6836 3355 0428 364 831 0408 054 470

MC Spanner

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Outback Floats & Trailers

0427 362 574

TRANSMISSION SUPPLIES

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TRANSPORT

6836 2124 6836 6400

TYRES

CB Tyres 6836 2124 Copper City Tyre Service 6836 1251 M & C Parisi Motorcycles P/L 6836 2669

UPHOLSTERY/MOTOR TRIMMING Ces’ Motor Trimming

6836 3355

VEHICLE REGISTRATION INSPECTION

6836 2488 6836 3022 0438 657 741 6361 9532 6836 2408 0429 463 279

Ces’ Motor Trimming Cobar Toyota MC Spanner S & C Contracting Superior Diesel Solutions

6883 2200

Raboc Enterprises 0408 362 169 Sullivans Mining & Hardware 6836 1677

WHEEL ALIGNMENTS

Copper City Tyre Service Ces’ Motor Trimming Cobar Ultra Finish

6836 2186

WORKWEAR

6836 4492 5853 2425 6836 4774 0428 845 116 6883 2200 0429 363 047

6836 3355 6836 4005 0408 054 470 0427 478 895 6836 2737

WELDING

WINDSCREENS

TAX AGENTS Deacon & Co Nyngan Luka Group Peter’s Tax & Accounting

6836 2124

TOOLS

Harvey Norman Cobar

0427 854 715

6836 1251 6836 3355 0429 463 279 6836 2161

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Cobar Signs

Country Mile Construction 0408 220 377 Mat Shepherd 0400 323 049 0419 219 440

BRilliams

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6836 2161

Cobar Quilt Shop 6836 3606 Needles Pins & Material Things 6836 3555 Cobar Signs

TILING & BATHROOMS

TV

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SIGN WRITING

0419 232 784 131 008

J Prisk Contractors

SEPTIC SERVICES/ PUMPING SERVICE STATIONS

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TIPPER HIRE

0429 361 335 Country Mile Construction 0408 220 377 Mat Shepherd 0400 323 049 RESTAURANTS 0419 219 440 Cobar Bowling & Golf Club 6836 2052 Cobar Thai Restaurant 6836 4492 LABOUR HIRE Empire Hotel 6836 2725 Face Contracting 6836 2217 Great Western Hotel 6836 2503 Superior Diesel Solutions 6836 2737 Town & Country Motel 6836 1244 LAWN MOWERS Vince’s Restaurant 6836 4774 Fairbank AutoPro 6836 1111 ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Harvey Norman 6836 6400 Ces’ Motor Trimming 6836 3355 LIFE INSURANCE 0428 364 831 Luka Group 6883 2200

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Email: classifieds@cobarweekly.com.au Phone 6836 3616 Advertising Deadline Monday 2pm

All private party classified advertisements MUST be paid for by cash/cheque/credit card/direct deposit BEFORE publication

FOR SALE PHOTO PRINTS for as little as $2.50. Order your prints today from The Cobar Weekly.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

15.2kw Solar System, Tesla battery + Grid Feed Smart Meter Living Quarters, Office, Training Room with Appliances & Equipment Sea Containers – 1 x 40ft and 2 x 20ft + metal racks Metal Shelving + racks, trollies & storage New Air Compressor with ring main & multi reels (Air/Water) 2nd workshop Bathroom, Shower, Laundry and Washing Machine Transmission and vehicle jacks, trollies, stands, oil drains 20 tonne hoist with 4 x 10 tonne independent jacking stations Large hot parts wash – mobile compressor with reel Mig Welder + Oxy Set – geared drill press (with large Drills) 2.5m x 2.5m 20mm Fabrication Table with overhead services 2 x Large industrial fans, 2 small pedestal fans, blow heater 1 x drop saw with before and after cut roller sets Linisher, Grinder, 30 tonne press , Arc Welder, TIG Welder Tools, Power tools, Battery Tools + Diagnostic Tool Kits All types of Workshop Equipment + Large stock of oils + Oil bunding Pressure cleaner + Honda blower + towing equipment Optional Equipment Fully Equipped & Registered Mobile Service Truck Fully Certified & Registered Forklift Workshop used by a Training Company to run courses.

Established Gardens, fruit trees and well maintained yard + water tank

Phone Tony 0427 854 715

Go to www.cobarweekly.com.au

to see photos from this week’s edition in colour BIRTHDAY

THANK YOU

The family of Owen Kershaw would like to thank the nursing staff at Cobar Hospital and the All deadlines—2pm Mondays Please don’t be late!

Page 14 The Cobar Weekly Thursday June 17, 2021

Lilliane Brady Village for their kind and compassionate care of our father.

From David, Janet and families

PUBLIC NOTICE EXPLORATION LICENCE APPLICATION Notice is given in accordance with Section 13A of the Mining Act 1992 and Clause 15 of the Mining Regulation 2016 that exploration licence application number ELA6248 (Act 1992) for Group 1 Minerals has been lodged with the Department of Regional NSW by Legacy Minerals Pty Limited ACN 622 746 187, over an area of about 204km2 which is located about 25 kilometres South of the town of Cobar, as shown on the diagram below. Information regarding this application can be obtained from Mr Christopher Byrne, phone number 0409 392 326. Information about landholder’s rights is available on the Department’s website: https://www.resourcesandgeoscience.nsw.gov.au/ la n d h o ld er s - a n d - com m un it y/ la n d h o ld e r s rightscommunity/landholders-rights.

Cobar Management Pty Ltd (CSA Mine) DONATION APPLICATIONS are now open to the Cobar Community within the following categories:

Murdi Paaki Services Ltd

(an initiative of Murdi Paaki Regional Assembly)

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST QUALITY ASSURANCE: SOLAR PV AND AIR CONDITIONING SPLIT SYSTEMS

Community and Culture Sports and Health Arts and Assistance

Please send all applications with supporting documentation to: janette.bishop@glencore.com.au Applications to be submitted by Thursday July 1, 2021 For further information phone: (02) 6836 5121

Murdi Paaki Services Ltd (MPSL) invites Expressions of Interest (EoI) from qualified individuals and firms experienced in the supervision of installation of residential solar PV systems and split system air-conditioning to be added to the MPSL Register of Approved Suppliers. The Electrical Supervisor will be responsible for ensuring systems installation to Aboriginal households within the Murdi Paaki Region complies with the relevant standards and contract requirements.

The EoI is the first stage of a two-stage engagement process. The objective of the process is to identify and pre-register individuals and firms which have the capacity, capability and experience to undertake the project(s) identified, and which are interested in joining with MPSL to improve the lived experiences of the Aboriginal communities of the Murdi Paaki Region. A minimum requirement would be the ability to demonstrate prior experience of working within the Murdi Paaki Region. EoIs will be assessed in accordance with designated criteria.

To commence the engagement process, please email Haylee Rogers on Haylee.rogers@mpra.com.au and request an EoI form. Further information in relation to this registration process will be supplied at that time. Please note that the deadline for submission of the EoI form via email to MPSL is by 5pm, Friday June 18, 2021.

MPSL will use the register to identify, assess and engage individuals and corporate entities as contractors to undertake specific projects or pieces of work that relate to the delivery of one or more strategic initiative(s). There is, however, no guarantee of work.

Should further clarification be required, please contact Haylee Rogers, RAHLA Program Coordinator on mobile 0447 006 997.

Thursday June 17, 2021 The Cobar Weekly Page 15

POSITIONS VACANT

Council is seeking two motivated professionals with well-developed organisation skills, combined with specialist level abilities across the Microsoft Office suite to provide senior administrative support to our Engineering department.

Administration Officer (Contracts) – 12 months maternity relief

Reporting to Council’s Road Development Manager, duties will include assisting in the preparation of project plans, contract documentation, asset inspections, and technical reporting for our RMCC contract. Previous experience in project or contract management would be beneficial, but not required.

Engineering Support Officer – full time

This role will provide executive level administration support for the Engineering department. Reporting to the Director, your skills and experience will enable you to develop and implement customer focused improvements to generate process efficiencies across the whole department.

Both positions are classified as Band 2 Level 2 (commencing at $33.60/hr) under Council’s salary system, with employment terms and conditions in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award, working a nine-day fortnight, 35 hours per week.

To apply for either of these roles, please go to Council’s website www.cobar.nsw.gov.au and follow the instructions.

Applications close Monday 21 June 2021.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo a pre employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening.

Cobar Shire Council welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Residential Sales Agent 12 Month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Leave Position) Nutrien Russell currently has a vacancy for a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract for a Residential Sales Agent and is looking for an enthusiastic and organised person to join their team. As a Sales Agent you will learn all there is to know about listing and selling property. You must have a passion for real estate and the drive to learn.

Essential Criteria: • Strong communication and negotiation skills • Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • Excellent organisational skills, including prioritising and time management • Availability to work weekends when required • Current Driver’s Licence

Junior Position Vacant

Shop Assistant

Cobar Newsagency/ Anni's Arts and Crafts/ Anni’s Lucky Dip

We are looking for a junior to join our team!

This position is an excellent career opportunity with a company that seeks to make its mark in the property market. An above Award Remuneration Package is available in line with skills and experience for the successful applicant.

be over 18 due to Lotto regulations • Friendly, outgoing personality required • Working all three retail shops • Casual Position • Great opportunity to work in a professional setting with NSW Lottery

Please email your Resume together with a Cover Letter to: employment@landmarkrussell.com.au Applications Close Friday, June 18 2021

Contact Anni on: 0434 529 082 for more details

Desirable Criteria: • Current Certificate of Registration or willingness to obtain • Current Certificate IV in Property Services (Real Estate) or willingness to obtain • Previous experience in Residential Sales

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• Must

POSITIONS VACANT

Murdi Paaki Services Ltd

Multiple Positions Vacant Lilliane Brady Village Casual & Permanent Part Time Available The Lilliane Brady Village is a 44-bed residential aged care facility in far western NSW, owned and operated by Cobar Shire Council.

Our mission is to provide flexible quality care to aged and disabled residents, recognising the special needs of those who suffer from Dementia.

We provide a place of security, safety, and ongoing care in a welcoming home like environment, at the same time considering the staff’s needs and safety.

We are currently seeking: • Assistant in Nursing • Cleaner • Cook / Kitchen Hand • Personal Carer • Recreational Activities Officer • Registered Nurse As part of our well-motivated professional and skilled staff, you will provide encouragement, support, and holistic care appropriate to each resident’s individual needs, helping them to maintain optimal independence.

• Be flexible and respond to our resident’s changing needs.

• Recognise and respect each resident’s right to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.

• Form a partnership with the residents, family, staff, volunteers, and the community representatives to maintain quality of life.

• Work as part of a team.

• Adhere to documented processes that complies with the requirements of the Aged Care Act and meets Local, State and Federal regulations.

• Provide a transparent mechanism for concerns and complaints by residents, family, staff, volunteers, and the community.

• Implement and monitor corrective actions for any deficiencies using a Continuous Improvement approach.

Applying for the Position To apply for this position, please complete an application form which includes addressing the selection criteria listed in that document. All applicants must be willing to undergo a National Police Check and pre-employment medical.

Application forms are available on the Cobar Shire Council Website. All applications should be marked 'Confidential - Position Vacant (Lilliane Brady Village).

Enquiries: Director of Nursing, Helen Spyt on 02 6836 7200

(an initiative of Murdi Paaki Regional Assembly)

Chief Executive Officer Attractive Remuneration Package Salary Packaging available Based in Cobar Murdi Paaki Services Ltd (MPSL) is seeking applications from motivated people interested in undertaking the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

The Chief Executive Officer will effectively manage the operations and business of MPSL in accordance with the positions’ operational functions and within the delegated authorities.

In this capacity the CEO will provide accurate and sound advice to the MPSL Board and Chairperson to enable informed decisions and to ensure the implementation of the Board’s decisions and resolutions in a timely and appropriate manner.

All applicants must obtain a copy of the recruitment package containing the Position Description and Selection Criteria and must address the selection criteria for their application to be considered. For a recruitment package, contact the Administration Officer, Jasey Bruce by email: admin@mpra.com.au or for further information please contact Des Jones on 0439 931 769.

Applications can be forwarded to admin@mpra.com.au or marked “Confidential” and posted to: Chairperson Murdi Paaki Services Ltd PO Box 48 COBAR NSW 2835 Applications close 5pm, Wednesday June 23, 2021.

This is an Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander identified position which is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

Thursday June 17, 2021 The Cobar Weekly Page 17

POSITIONS VACANT

CONGRATULATIONS

We reckon a round of applause for the boss is in order.

Sharon Harland has reached an amazing milestone having worked for at The Cobar Weekly for 20 years!

Congratulations on such an incredible achievement

FOR LEASE Expressions of interest Commercial Space for Lease Showroom area plus office Highly visible location If you have a can do attitude and believe your skillset would be a great fit for the team at BRilliams please send your resume to sale@brilliams.com.au For any queries related to this position please call (02) 6836 2161 or drop into the shop between 9.00-5.30 Applications close Friday June 25

Call Chris 0488 694 537 to discuss or inspect

PUBLIC NOTICES

MEETING NOTICES Cobar LALC

AGM

4pm June 23 Cobar LALC Office 23 Railway Parade Agenda

1. Minutes from previous annual general meeting 2. Receipt of the 2019/2020 annual report of the activities of the Council 3. Receipt of 2019/2020 audited financial statement 4. Membership applications 5. General business All enquires about this meeting should be directed to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Of Cobar LALC

Authorised by: Janelle McDonnell Chairperson Page 18 The Cobar Weekly Thursday June 17, 2021

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AGM

July 13, 2021

8pm at Cobar Memorial Services Club —Sharon— editor@cobarweekly.com.au —Caitlan—

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Sport

Lots of swimming success in Yabbies 50 years history The Cobar Yabbies Senior Men’s Swimming Club has had some pretty good swimmers representing the club over its 50 year history.

Stuart Small has the title of ‘The most successful Yabby at National AIF Swims’.

Small was part of the Yabbies four man relay team that won the Ray Weekes Memorial Relay in 2008 at Goondiwindi.

The following year at Albury, Small was part of the winning 6x50m Scratch Relay side with Scott Toomey, Bill Fugar, Zac McLeod, Matt Harland and Murray Harland.

At the 2010 AIF Nationals in Nelson Bay, Small won his 35-39yrs 50m Freestyle, Open Butterfly and Backstroke events and was named the AD Barling Swimmer of the Meet (from the 530 swimmers competing.)

At Southport in 2011 he retained his 3539yrs 50m Freestyle title; he won it again in 2012 in Dubbo; in 2013 at Nelson Bay; and again in Nelson Bay in 2014.

In Albury in 2015 he won the 40-45yrs 50m Freestyle and Open Breast stroke events.

He also claimed wins of the 40-44yrs 50m Freestyle in 2016 at Southport and again in 2018 at Nelson Bay. In 2019 in Melbourne, Small finished first in his 45-49yrs 50m Freestyle and Open 50m Backstroke events.

He was also part of the Cobar relay team to win the 6x50m Scratch Relay with team mates Matt Harland, Cameron van Breugel, Ben Plush, Owen Small and Murray Harland.

Other Yabbies to reach the top of the Nationals podiums include: Ben Plush (in 2012 and 2015 when winning his 50m Freestyle 30-34 and 35-39 years age events); Bob Clark (who

won the 65-69 years 50m Freestyle in 2013); Stuart Harland (1st in 45-49 years 50 Freestyle in 2013); Trevor Menadue (2017, 1st 30m Freestyle Handicap); Bill Fugar (2018, 1st 30m Freestyle Handicap and 2019 1st 50m Free-

style Handicap); Cameron van Breugel won his 25-29 years Freestyle events in 2019 and 2021; and Owen Small won his 50m Freestyle age divisions (40-44 and 45-49 years) in 2019 and 2021 respectively.

One of the Cobar Yabbies Senior Men’s Swimming Club’s biggest achievements at Nationals level was winning the Wentworthville Leagues Club 6 x 50m Scratch Relay at the AIF National Swimming Carnival in Melbourne in 2019. The Cobar relay team was made up of

Matt Harland, Cameron van Breugel, Ben Plush, Stuart Small, Owen Small and Murray Harland (seated with their trophy). ▪ Photo contributed

Thursday June 9, 2021 The Cobar Weekly Page 19

Sport

Stableford contested by the bravest A good field of 20 players for Men’s Monthly Medal The Ladies Golf Stableford game last Wednesday was only for the bravest of golfers (only four ladies turned up for the match) and from the start they were greeted with icy cold winds and overcast skies.

It became too much for two of the golfers who could only manage to play the back nine holes before retiring to the fire and a hot cuppa back at the ‘19th hole’.

Sisters Susan Goonrey and Geraldine Francisco soldiered on to finish their round with Goonrey relishing in the conditions to post 37 points for the win over Francisco’s 31 points.

Sally Bannister managed a Nearest the Pin win on the 15th hole for A Grade and Goonrey won the B Grade pin.

There were no C Grade players in attendance.

After rain on Friday, the course hadn’t received sufficient sun to dry out for Saturday’s scheduled game however Sunday’s stroke event did go ahead and had nine starters.

Geraldine Francisco enjoyed the warmer weather Sunday provided and won the day with a 76 net score.

Narelle Kriz was runner-up with 77 net and she also secured the putting prize with 25 putts.

Fran Samios placed third with 79 net and Robynne Morton was next with 80 net.

Serena Fraser played well to notch up a win in the holiday Monday Par round finishing with an even card.

Geraldine Francisco had -4 for second place followed by a countback between Fran Samios and Ann Dunn who both had -6.

The Nearest the Pin winners on the 3rd hole

were Narelle Kriz, Serena Fraser and Glenis Prisk.

The Cobar lady golfers were to host the Warren ladies in their first round of pennants yesterday after being washed out a fortnight ago.

The June Trophy Day is up for grabs on Saturday in a Stableford format while a Par game is scheduled for Sunday.

The Western District Ladies Golf Association Open Sandgreens Teams, in conjunction with the Trangie Ladies Open, will also be held on Sunday with a bus full of contenders intent on making the trip from Cobar.—T’d Off

Roosters’ shortest trip of the season The Cobar Roosters will have their shortest away game trip (223km each way) this Saturday in Round 10 of the Christie & Hood Castlereagh Rugby League competition.

The Roosters and Roosterettes travel to Trangie’s Alan Burn’s Oval to play the Magpies this week.

After having the past two weeks off, the Cobar First Graders will be keen to get back out on the paddock and cement their second place position on the points table behind the unbeaten Dunedoo Swans team.

The Roosterettes have a chance of improving on their sixth position on the League Tag ladder as they take on Trangie who have yet to record a win this season.

A good field of 20 players contested the Men’s Golf Monthly Medal Stableford on Sunday.

Peter Robinson pipped Garry Wilkin for the win after a countback with both players returning a score of 34 stableford points.

Back in third place was Geoff Rorke with 33 stableford points and finishing 4th was Max Phillips.

Once again a countback was used to separate third and 4th places.

Jay Egan celebrated running 5th with a Chinese takeaway for the family (which he may have got home—but reportedly not in one piece).

Nearest to the Pin prizes were won by Bill Fugar on the 3rd hole, Max Phillips (7th), Peter Robinson (8th) Steve Manns (11th) and Garry Wilkin on the 15th hole.

There was another good roll up for Monday’s Four-Ball-Best-Ball Stableford with 16 golfers taking part.

The left handed combination of Peter ‘China’ Brien and Bill Fugar played solidly to claim victory on a countback from Piers Brown and Scott Meadows, after both teams scored 42 stableford points.

The team of Scott Mayne and Paul Kershaw defeated Super Vets Garry Wilkin and Max Phillips on a countback to claim third place.

Piers Brown shot the best score of the weekend with 39 stableford points.

Bill Fugar took out second place in the individual competition with 38 stableford points.

Nearest to the Pin prizes were won by Piers Brown (7th hole), Garry Wilkin (8th), Steve Manns (11th) and Scott Mayne won the 15th.

In the results of the Bill Bartlett Memorial Matchplay the last week, Bill Fugar defeated China Brien (one up) and Paul Kershaw defeated Scott Mayne comfortably.

Saturday’s competition was cancelled due to the rain on Friday.

There is a slight change to men’s golf local program this weekend due to Darling River Pro Am this Sunday.

The 4th round of the Captain’s Trophy Stroke will be played on Saturday while on Sunday a Individual Stableford will be contested on the Cobar course.—Three Aces

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Thursday June 17, 2021 The Cobar Weekly Page 21

Sport

Big wins for CPS footy team

Cobar Public School’s football team won both their games at the PSSA knockout competition last Tuesday in Dubbo. The CPS team beat Narromine 28-4 and Nyngan 32-0 and will now progress to the next round of the competition to be played in Parkes. The team is pictured above with their coach and teacher, Mitch Holt.

▪ Photo contributed

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Only one game of netball played

Only one game was played in Round 8 of the Senior Netball competition last week with Real Steel finishing as 20 point winners over Gumnuts on Saturday afternoon at Ward Oval.

Real Steel shot out of the blocks in Saturday’s game and, by the end of the first quarter of play, they had a nine goals lead at 13-4.

Their shooters continued to consistently top up their score with a further 12 goals added to their tally in the second quarter.

Some second half fatigue saw Real Steel’s scoring rate slow in the third quarter before a late rally in the last quarter, where their shooters were their most impressive, netting 14 goals for the period, to ensure they finished with a big 47-27 win.

The final quarter was also Gumnuts’ best quarter of the game with their shooters landing 11 goals for the period.

Best and Fairest and Sportsmanship points were shared between Real Steel’s Amazon Gladwin and Ally Fellows while for Gumnuts, the points went to Keetah Richardson and Kylie Marsden.

In the other scheduled matches of the round, Mystics forfeited to Sharpe Shooters and Divas forfeited to JKM, while the match between Hot Shots and Pumpettes (which was to have been pre-played last Thursday) was washed out, so both sides will share the points.

A double header is to be played this Saturday with Round 9 to be contested in the morning while the Round 10 games are set down for the afternoon.

In the opening early games, Divas play Pumpettes and Gumnuts take on Golfie Mystics.

In the second game, Hot Shots meet JKM and Real Steel will come up against Sharpe Shooters.

In the afternoon matches, Hot Shots play Divas and Sharpe Shooters are up against Gumnuts, while in the late games JKM play Pumpettes and Golfie Mystics will take on Real Steel.

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Thursdays

Seafood Raffle Plus Losing TAB & KENO draws Tickets on sale from 6pm, drawn 7pm

Pick ups on the hour from 4.30pm

Fridays & Sundays

Social distancing rules will apply.

Market Night Raffles

Call 68 362 214 to book

Tickets on sale from 6pm, drawn 7pm

Ma’s Chinese Restaurant Open 7 days lunch & dinner (Closed Tuesday lunch time)

Dine in or takeaway Bookings essential 6836 2052

Saturdays

Jerry the Joker $6,000

Tickets on sale from 6pm, drawn at 7pm

Spin the Wheel

GAME 2: JUNE 27 LIVE ON THE BIG SCREEN Good luck to the Roosters in Trangie this Saturday

12.30pm Tuesday & Thursday Don’t forget our weekday raffles Tuesdays & Thursdays from 12.15pm

Second Chance Jackpot Draw

Jackpot at $2,350 Drawn after the raffles Friday night

Members Badge Draw Thur | Fri | Sat | Sun

Starting at $1,800 Drawn after the raffles

Men’s Golf Saturday: 4th Round of Captains Trophy Sunday: 4th Individual Stableford

Women’s Golf Saturday: Stableford ABC Trophy Day Sunday: Par ABC

Good luck to the Camels travelling to Coonamble on Saturday

Sundays 10am Start PLEASE NOTE: The latest NSW Health Department’s COVID-19 requirements must be adhered to by all members and guests using the Club’s facilities

THINK! ABOUT YOUR CHOICES. CALL GAMBLING HELP on 1800 858 858 or visit www.gamblinghelp.nsw.gov.au

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Sport

▪ Yabbies’ best performers

▪ CPS’s footy success ▪ Only one netball game

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Equestrian excellence Sensational Singles sets

Cobar High School Year 9 student Zac Boland had success representing Cobar at the recent North West Equestrian Expo at Coonabarabran. Riding his horse Gypsy, Zac won his 80cm division One Day Event which included competing in the disciplines of dressage, show jumping and cross country. Zac was also named the 14 year old Boy Champion Rider of the event. There were over 400 riders competingin what’s reported to be the largest Inter School Event in the Southern Hemisphere. ▪ Photo by Chris Miller Photography

37 Linsley Street Cobar

P: (02) 6836 2234

In the first of three Singles Championship bowls games played over the weekend at the Golfie, David Schofield took on Randall Hall on Sunday morning.

After a very even start, Schofield took the lead on the 13th end and, after 24 ends, he had forged ahead with a commanding lead of 27-18. Hall however didn’t give in and fought back to trail 30-28. He however came up short with Schofield scoring one more shot to eventually win 31-28.

On Sunday afternoon, Aaron Finn and Shane Carter took to the greens with Carter leading 22-14 after 20 ends.

Then in a remarkable display of patience, Finn won the next 11 ends straight, each by one shot, and took command of the game.

Finn kept his cool and went on to win the game 31-25 over 35 ends.

To add insult to injury the parochial crowd declared Carter the winner of the “George the Giraffe” award, despite serious opposition from the author. Regardless, it was a great win for Finn who has now firmed in as the favourite for the Singles title.

On Monday morning Tony Brown and Michael Sargent battled it out in their Singles game. In similar style to the Schofield/Hall game, Sargent took the lead on the 13th end and led 28-20 after 26 ends.

Brown fought back to trail 30-29 and looked set for a great come-from-behind victory until Sargent produced an absolute gem of a delivery on the 33rd end to claim the match win.

In Sunday’s social bowls games, Craig ‘Duck’ Grimmond and Doug Hudson fought it out for a draw against John Daly and David Thomas.

In the other game, Peter ‘Skeet’ Goonrey, Karen Daly and Barry Bargwanna (playing double lead) were too strong for David ‘Ooze’ Knight, Michael Sargent and Bargwanna who won by a margin of +4.—Not at all biased

W: www.landmarkrussell.com.au

Saturday Trading

We have Mouse Off mouse bait available

Merchandise department is open Saturday’s from 8.30am—12pm

Furneys layer pellets 20kg $16.50 inc GST. REAL ESTATE SALES

LIVESTOCK SALES

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Fortune 500 and Kamba M in stock.

RURAL MERCHANDISE

RENTALS

We are a Supagas dealer with delivery available.

We have all your Philmac parts covered.

AUCTIONS / CLEARING SALES