TWR Volume 38, Issue 14, Wednesday 3rd May 2023

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DUNOLLY GOLD RUSH Planning Mee ng

The Dunolly Gold Rush Fes val will be happening again this year and planning is well underway. The Dunolly Today Tomorrow Commi ee will be mee ng on Wednesday at 5.30 pm on 10th of May at Dunolly Senior Ci zens Hall next to the CFA on Bull St. Everyone is welcome to a end. Please bring your ideas and sugges ons that would make this year’s Gold Rush Fes val even be er than last year. For further details call our Vice-President Brian Phillips on 0419871408

What’s on ...

Friday, 5th May

Goldfields Music Club, Open Mic and Jam Night

Each Friday at the Dunolly Golf Club, Separa on Street - 6:30-11:30pm each week. All players and public welcome with $5 entry, lucky door prizes, bar, meals available, CASH ONLY VENUE.

27 April –11 June

2023

Immortals − Clayton Tremle

A Portrait Study of Digger Memorials in the State of Victoria. Immortals is a compara ve study of World War I ANZAC Digger Memorials by Central Victorian ar st, Clayton Tremle .

Art History Tours : Sunday 7 May 11:00am & 2:00pm

The Maryborough Midlands Historical Society will be running informa ve tours from the Gallery to the WWI Maryborough War Memorial statue by Margaret Baskerville as part of the Na onal Trust Heritage Fes val. www.na onaltrust.org.au/ahf/vic/

Coming soon

Saturday 13th May

Lyster Opera presents The Corona on of Poppea Victoria Theatre, 71 Commercial Road, Tarnagulla Music by Claudio Monteverdi.

Libre o by Francesco Busenello More Info: 0410 890 388 www.lysteropera.com.au

Saturday 13th May

PAR THREE PAR-TEE Tarnagulla Golf Club

Nine holes of par threes Tee-off from 9 -10.00am This is an individual fun event and we will put you together with other lovely people.

To play golf, just turn up and of course, everyone is welcome. We can lend you clubs, balls tees. $15 for non-members and free to all members. Even if you don’t play golf, just come along, The Clubhouse is a great way to make new friends.

MOVING - GARAGE SALE

Saturday 6th May - 9.00 am start. Shed. Household. Furniture. Everything must Go!

50 Broadway, Dunolly 3472

Bereavement

It is with great sadness that I learned today that my great friend Pat Chapple passed away yesterday a ernoon. Pat and David and Mike and I all arrived in Dunolly about 35 years ago and set up businesses at around the same me, and we have been firm friends ever since. We shared so many experiences together including wedding anniversaries, dinner par es, community events and joint family get-togethers. Pat was always very much a part of my life and I will miss her dearly. Deepest sympathy to David, Amanda and Anthony and their extended family.

Dear Editor,

Cynthia Lindsay

Anzac Day is a day for Victorians to reflect upon the sacrifices of the servicemen and women who so bravely defended our na on and to get involved in local community events celebra ng these efforts.

We honour the memory of the ANZACs and all those who have served and sacrificed in defence of our na on, our values, and our way of life.

It was wonderful to see the crowds of people, young and old, turn out to services held in communi es across our region last week to pay their respects to our veterans, current and future servicemen and women.

I had the pleasure of a ending the dawn service in Landsborough and morning services in Streatham and Skipton, followed by a Two Up compe on and ANZAC Biscuit compe on in Stockyard Hill.

I also made representa ons at numerous other services, including Dunolly’s dawn service where a wreath was laid on my behalf.

While Anzac Day means different things to different people, and we all have different ways to commemorate and reflect on this day – each of these services honoured the memory of those who served and lost their lives.

So, let us remember the ANZACs and all those who have fallen in the line of duty. Let us also think of their families, friends and loved ones who have shared their burdens and grief.

And let us reflect on the enduring quali es that the ANZACs embodied, such as loyalty, selflessness, courage, mateship, and sacrifice. Lest we forget.

Martha Hayle MP Member for Ripon

The special Monday opening was well-a ended, as quite a few tourists, a ending the Tiny Town Arts Trail, came to trawl over the goods in a real country Op Shop. Dunolly and district former residents, who had come to remember the heritage of family who served their country, also visited the Op Shop.

Our opening mes will return to Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. We are open un l 4pm Thursday and Friday if you need to acquire a really though ul gi for your mother at a ny cost. Mothers will not keep a rashly purchased gi , even if it is of great value, but a scarf in her favourite colour or a pre y li le teacup, purchased by a caring child, will remain a treasure.

Winter woolies are at the ready in the Op Shop. You really need to have garments at the ready for every temperature from 4 degrees C to 24! Op Shop can help you follow that good Scout’s Mo o be………..! Our pets, especially with so many baby puppies just born, can also be catered for. There is a good supply of towels and cloths for bedding for our ny furry friends. We also have a very wide range of curtains - some heavy drapes for keeping out winter chills at a small cost.

Located in the old Nurses’ Home beside the hospital on 18 Havelock Street (top of Bull Street). Monday to Thursday 9.30am to 3pm; and Dunolly Arts Hub, on the corner of Thompson and Alice Streets.

MONDAY: Mosaics at the Arts Hub from 10am, beginners welcome; Ballroom Dancing from 6pm ( mes vary according to season) Intermediate skills required call the centre for further details; Card making with Rhonda: every third Monday Whispering Weeders: last Monday of the month.

TUESDAY: Woodwork, 9am un l 12.30.

WEDNESDAY: Table tennis at the Golf Club on Separa on Road from 9am to 12pm (evening session available if enough people are interested); Cra at the Centre from 10am - bring your own ac vity; Hub Club 3.30pm - 5pm ages 6 to 16.

THURSDAY: Croquet at the Golf Club on Separa on Road from 10am – weather depending; Family History: from 7.30pm at the Centre. Discover your roots, our members are very skilled and happy to help.

SUNDAY: Golden Triangle Archers meet on the fourth Sunday at 10am, Deledio Reserve on Elgin Street (behind the RL Williams oval). Covered shoes compulsory and parents must stay with children.

Card making with Rhonda:

This is a one-off me: Monday the 24th of AprilRhonda usually runs her session on the third Monday of the month. Come to the Centre at 1.30 and make some gorgeous cards for your loved-ones - $12 all inclusive.

Power Saving Bonus- $250 bonus for each household connected to the grid…

Members of our community who need a li le support applying for this bonus can give me a call for an appointment. All I need is your most recent power bill plus about ten minutes, and you should expect a cheque in the mail! There’s a bit of rigmarole involved with the applica on, but I’m always happy to help you get a li le more money in your back pocket.

Dunolly Neighbourhood PantryMonday to Thursday, 1.30 to 3pm at the Centre. This is a ‘dry pantry’, so we stock items that have a long shelf-life. This service is open to any community

member needing that li le bit extra. Dona ons of long-shelf items such as nned goods, pasta and rice, toothpaste, shampoo etc are most welcome. The ‘a er hours’ pantry is on the veranda, and is kept stocked for anyone not able to visit during opening hours.

At the moment, I’m not able to accept fresh items (hopefully I will in the future), but fresh items can be dropped at the Dunolly Community Garden share table, out the front of the Kinder on Maude Street.

Kath Ryan, Co-ordinator 5468 1511 admin@dunnhc.com.au

HAVE YOUR SAY — CALLING FOR PUBLIC SUBMISSIONS

2022 FLOOD EVENT INQUIRY

Affected community members, councils and organisa ons across our region are being encouraged to contribute to the parliamentary inquiry into the 2022 Flood Event in Victoria, with submissions now open.

Local Member for Ripon Martha Hayle said, “The October floods impacted many communi es across our region –destroying homes, livelihoods, roads and community facili es. It is important that locals are heard as part of this inquiry, and that they can express what needs to improve ahead of any poten al future floods.

“I know that for many impacted residents and groups, the clean up is ongoing and the toll of this disaster goes well beyond the physical damage to proper es and homes.”

“The flood response and recovery is different community-to-community. It is cri cal that the inquiry hears from everyone – from Newbridge to Skipton, Avoca to Carisbrook, Bridgewater to Dunolly.”

The Legisla ve Council Environment and Planning Commi ee will inves gate the state’s preparedness for and response to the disaster.

The inquiry will look into the flood event as a whole and the areas affected, and consider factors such as what caused or contributed to the flood event including emergency services, government policy, flood mi ga on strategies, the Victoria planning framework and intends to follow up submissions by holding public hearings in flood -affected areas.

Wri en submissions will be accepted up to 5pm Monday, June 5

For more informa on and to make a submission, visit h p://new.parliament.vic.gov.au/floodinquiry

EMPLOYERS NOT PAYING SUB-CONTRACTORS

Locals are encouraged to get involved in the Parliamentary inquiry into employers and contractors who refuse to pay their subcontractors for completed works.

Local Member for Ripon, Martha Hayle is a member of the Parliament of Victoria’s Environment and Planning Commi ee that will examine the mechanisms currently in place for sub-contractors to secure payments, along with opportuni es for improvements in the space.

While the Commi ee will be looking to improve the overall framework around subcontractor payments, it will not be looking to resolve individual ma ers.

The Commi ee is especially interested to hear from:

- Organisa ons who deal with ma ers related to the non-payment of subcontractors for completed works.

- Individuals and organisa ons who have experienced non-payment for completed work.

- Employers and subcontractors who have been involved with ma ers related to non-payment of subcontractors. The Commi ee intends to hold public hearings and will provide a report to parliament with findings and recommenda ons by 31 December 2023.Submissions close 19 May 2023.

To make a submission, visit h ps://new.parliament.vic.gov.au/subcontractorspay

Congratula ons and a sincere Thank you to every person involved in organizing and opening their magnificent studios for the Tiny Towns Arts Trail which was successfully held on the weekend before Anzac Day.

There were three great things about this event. It was organised by passionate and dedicated volunteers, it showcased the amazing ar sts in our Shire and it also brought tourists into the Shire who then spent me in our cafes and shops.

People love to see ar sts at work in their studios, to hear directly from ar sts about what inspires them to create their stunning work whilst at the same me hearing the incredible stories behind some of their crea ons.

Praises go to the 23 ar sts who entered in the “Tiny Towns Arts Trail Annual Arts Prizes” and a big thank you to the panelists who selected the winners and community members and visitors who voted in the People’s Choice Awards.

Greg Holland’s outstanding piece “Can something be done about this consump on” which won the Arts Prize was a thought-provoking piece and welldeserved winner.

The People’s Choice Award went to Jade Bishop for his incredible charcoal drawing “Ta Moko”.

I understand this was his first exhibited artwork which is amazing.

Arts and culture is important for both the wellbeing of our community, a rac ng tourists and newcomers from all over, the Tiny Towns Arts Trail delivers on both of these points.

Once again thank you to all the volunteers and ar sts involved, you have delivered yet another great event.

Mayor, Cr. Grace La Vella

STATION UPDATE

Locals will have heard we’re reac va ng the Maryborough Railway Sta on but what does it mean?

We’re fortunate to be home to the iconic Maryborough Railway Sta on and to have such a rich goldfields history in our region.

The redevelopment aims to celebrate this and transform the Sta on into a local and visitor hub and a renowned tourism a rac on.

The current stage will see the crea on of a visitor interpreta on centre where local residents, and visitors to Maryborough, will be able to enjoy a range of experiences from the fun and imagina ve to the informa ve.

A new digital and interac ve experience will tell the story of aspects of our local history – with a special emphasis on the story of the sta on and of gold –through graphic panels, anima on and other interac ve elements.

The newly enhanced visitor interpreta on centre will be in the same loca on as before – with a new entry to be created via The Sta on Café Restaurant Bar.

To find out more about the projects – including more detail around what the project includes, visit www.engage.cgoldshire.vic.gov.au/sta onproject

OUT NOW

The latest edi on of our Community Update magazine is hot off the press! It’s available to read online now at: www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/ communityupdate

It will also arrive in your le erbox early May.

In this edi on we are invi ng feedback on the magazine – by par cipa ng you’ll go in the running to win an iPad.

You can complete the form in the magazine or online at www.engage.cgoldshire.vic.gov.au/tellus

We bring you the last 10 Nominees for the Dunolly Team of 150Years.

Photo by Jodie Dernehl

41. Kevin Ryan

Dunolly B&F 1962 1963 Coach Premiership 1962 1963 Dunolly's coach Kevin Ryan was a tower of strength. He outrucked his rivals, marked well and dominated all over the ground. The Dunolly coach Kevin Ryan said his team's 1963 premiership win this season climaxed probably one of the club's most memorable seasons. The team at one stage was in danger of losing its place in the four. “Fortunately, we kicked on at the right stage to win our way”

42. A. Sheehan

Premierships 1903, 1904, 1907, 1909, 1910 RU 1906, 1908 A fine mark by E. Hickey, followed by brisk centre play by Sheehan enabled A. Rohde to snap a behind. 1905 Gathercole took the ball along the wing with Sheehan helping out. E. Game and Sheehan were par cipa ng in fine work for Dunolly. Sheehan led Dunolly’s next a ack. A fine mark by W. Taylor, and a meteoric dash by Sheehan, seemed to be Dunolly’s last effort.

43. R. Scheele

Dunolly Premierships

1903 1904 1907 1909

A consistent and invaluable performer, his fitness, accurate kicking to team mates and controlled aggression at the ball are just a few of his many strengths. He was an unselfish team man who later in his career played in the

middle of heavy traffic and he kicked goals.

44. Edward Skane

Premierships 1895 1898

RU 1894 Played 1891 to 1902 Edward Skane did grand work marking and splendid service; he was ever reliable. 1899, Captain Skane deserves the highest credit as he was best on the ground. He showed them by example and led them out of many possible defeats to victory.

45. Atrel Turner

R/U 1983 Coach 1982 1983 Maryborough

Premierships 1972 1974

Atrel’s coaching in 1982, really helped the improvement of our young players. His dedica on and discipline were factors involved in the improvement of both our younger and older players. He was “The General” a great disciplinarian and a no fuss task master. Playing at full forward in 1982 Atrel kicked 27 goals in a game and finished with 107 goals for the season. Atrel was in the best players in the losing Grand Final team playing at centre half forward.

kick bullet stab passes. He got Dunolly into two grand finals a er a 23year gap.

47. Graeme Wa s

Premierships 1958 1959

1961 1962 1963 1969 RU

1960 1964 v/c 1963

1969

Probably the most loyal player to pull on the boots for the Dunolly Football club. To play in 6 Premierships in 11 years, the same as Bernie Lanfranchi says it all. Perhaps the way Chong a acked the ball spoke for itself, straight ahead, flat out then straight back to his opponent ready to go again. Chong was not big in statue about 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm) who played mostly at full back on good full forwards. He was admired by everyone, really good on and off the field, that made him a great clubman.

48.KevinWa s Dunolly Premierships

1960 Under 18, Seniors

1961 1962 1963 R/U

1966 and he played li le football a er that.

1961 1962

1963 RU 1956 1957

1964 Coach

1965 Maurice came out of the juniors a er winning the Junior League Best and Fairest in 1954, and the rest is history. Peanut was only of average size about 5 foot seven inches (170 cm) but played above his height, who read the play well. He was very quick with great ball skills. He coached in 1965 but had knee problems and that was the end of a great career. Combined with his brothers Chong and Boof, they played in 14 premierships.

50. Max Wa s Ru 1956 (BOG) 1957

Dunolly B&F 1954

1955 MDFL B&F

1956 He came from Sea Lake to teach at Dunolly and he was a real leader. He was a bustling centreman, he would a ack the ball and get it out to his teammates. He was a human steam train, he knew only one waystraight ahead and when he got the ball he would

1964 Kevin was centre half forward in the three senior premierships and that posi on is o en regarded as the toughest on the field. He was best on the ground in the 1962 Grand Final and in 1963 he won the Dunolly Goal Kicking Award with 36 goals. He was an extremely accurate le foot kick with an easygoing temperament and he really enjoyed kicking a goal. He played in the losing 1965 Preliminary Final where Dunolly were very inaccurate. He injured his shoulder in

1954 Coach 1955 Max was a very talented ball player; he was quick and correct. He ed in the MDFL Best and Fairest together with Jack Dever (Primrose), Bill Ebery (Carisbrook) and Ray Herbert Campbells Creek who all were excellent players. Max went to Maryborough Football club and sadly damaged his knee. He con nued and coached Bealiba for several seasons and tried to make several comebacks but his knee failed him. His brothers Eddie, Geoff and Terry all played in the Dunolly 1963 premiership.

49. Maurice Wa s Premierships 1958 1959

46.JackWalsh coach 1956 1957 B&F

People’s Choice Winner 2023

The trail has come to a close and the votes cast in the Tiny Towns Arts Trail People's Choice Award have been counted.

In 2023, the winner of the People's Choice Award is Jade Bishop for his striking charcoal drawing entitled 'Ta Moko'. Congratulations Jade!

Jade will be the recipient of the $300 People’s Choice prize

sponsored by Priority 1 Property in Dunolly.

Puzzleflat Gallery would like Thank the 200 plus visitors who came during the trail weekend to enjoy the exhibition and cast their votes. Well done to the Tiny Towns Arts Trail Team!

‘ Kathie's Place" by Newbridge artist Teresa Siesmaa, came a very close second in the voting with only a difference of a single vote!

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ChurchNotices

Catholic Church, Dunolly

There will be Assembly at St. Mary's Church, Dunolly on Sunday, 7th of May at 8.30am.

R. Mecredy

Uni ng Church, Dunolly

Tanya Dunbar (Hospital Chaplain, Bendigo) will lead worship and Holy Communion on Sunday May 7th at 9.30am.

KYB will meet at 10.30am on Wednesday, May 3rd. UCAF will meet on Thursday, May 4th at 1.30pm in the church. The theme is ‘Mothers’ and you are asked to bring a memento or memory of your mother to share. Op Shop is open Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 1.30pm. Uni ng Emergency Relief has been coming to Dunolly fortnightly for a year now. The first visit was on May 5th, 2022, and the number of household seeking assistance has grown steadily. The next outreach will be on Thursday May 11th from 1.30pm.

‘Be joyful in hope, pa ent in afflic on, faithful in prayer.’ Romans 12:12 (NIV)

St John's Anglican Church, Dunolly

Rev Canon Heather Blackman

Parish Office, Nigh ngale Street, Maryborough. Phone 5460 5964

St David’s Anglican Church, Bealiba

Davies Street Bealiba

Sunday Eucharist: 8am second and fourth Sundays of every month. Priest-in-Charge Reverend Judi Bird.

New Horizons Church, Bealiba

Bealiba Public Hall Every Sunday 3 pm.

Wednesday Bible Study

Dunolly 10.30; Bealiba 11 am

Contact Veronica for more informa on 0427 345 577

NEW ROAD RULES

New road rules are now applicable for regulating the use of a range of portable, wearable and inbuilt devices while driving a vehicle or riding a motorbike.

The rules are expanded from mobile phones and visual display units to cover: Portable devices (unmounted mobile phones, tablets);Wearable devices (smartwatches, wearable heads-up display); Inbuilt devices (Information, navigation, and entertainment systems, heads-up display that is an inbuilt part of the vehicle); Mounted devices (Headsup display, tablet, mobile phone, media player etc if securely mounted in or on a vehicle); and Motor bike helmet devices.

Drivers who hold a full licence in general cannot touch an unmounted portable device, such as a phone, tablet, laptop or any other device while driving. Specifically, for all device types (portable, mounted, wearable and inbuilt) you must not, while driving:

- enter text, numbers or symbols

- scroll (such as on websites, social media, playlists) play videos or games or take video calls

- display text messages, social media, emails, or photos

- rest a device on any part of the body, or pass a device to a passenger.

When driving (except when parked), you must not:

- Touch a portable device, even if it is turned off

- Allow a portable device to be in your lap or on any part of your body or clothes (unless it is in a pocket, or in a pouch attached to your belt or other part of your body)

- Look at the display of a device being operated by another person in the vehicle

- Pass a portable device to a passenger

The new rules also apply to riders and operators of bicycles, electric scooters, recreational vehicles and electric personal transporters.

Find out more about the new rules for Drivers with Full licences on the VicRoads website.

In an idle moment , which seems to be increasing lately, I was thinking of the various words and phrases we use for the act of stealing . There is pinching, thieving, knocking off, taking, halfinching, dipping (for pocket-picking), rustling, purse snatching, ripping off, and many more, no doubt.

I decided to pay my phone bill over the phone as I could not get to the Post Office in me. It only took about 10 minutes and for once, I had all the relevant informa on.

I told the ‘robot’ voice my address, account number etc . several mes and remembered to tap the hash key when I needed to.

In the me it took, I could have driven up the street, paid at the Post Office and be half way home again. I will support the Post Office in future as I have in the past.

The solar eclipse caused a great deal of excitement amongst the skywatchers.

I was working in Gippsland when the last total eclipse happened in about 1974. My daughter was about nine then and had a friend over to stay. Of course they wanted to see the eclipse but were warned against looking at it. I had a brain wave . The girls sat out on the lawn with their backs to the sun and watched it on a very ny TV set we had at the me.

We experienced the strange feeling that goes with the un mely dark of the eclipse and watched the whole thing without danger to our eyes.

Rosie

Tuesday 9.15 - 2.30

A huge well done to Flynn Ward for your ANZAC Day ceremonies and fantas c to see the number of schools involved. Knowing and understanding where we are today, and knowing the facts is very important. Fantas c to see and well done all involved.

On the topic of presen ng facts and being able to understand the complete story, CGR&RAI placed last week's report up in Ratepayers Facebook site. In this report concerns were raised around the Maryborough pool decision, and HUGE financial blow out. h ps://www.facebook.com/cgoldratepayers

From this report we received another comment from our ex-Chief Administrator; we welcome any comments from him “The CGR&RAI clearly has no understanding of the complexity and sensi vity of managing large contracts, esp when heritage assets are involved, or ANY contracts for that ma er!”

Just part of his statement. This was followed by a comment to Mr Harvey from a Councillor on his unauthorised Councillor Facebook profile – “Thanks for the posi ve comments and sharing your insight and understanding. A lonely ray of light, fact and commonsense on this page unfortunately but s ll welcome.” Some may agree with the councillor (we accept that), but we s ll ask to have those facts presented to validate their public claims.

The following post was the updates and reports

Council had released going back to 2019. These Council reports (going back to Administra on) did not have the research or engineer reports which led to the closing of the pool, and a $6 million dollar blow-out.

Had those reports been published or provided when requested, the ex-Chief administrator and the councillor's comments could have been very correct. However three years later with several varying reports from Council, CGR&RAI ques on were those comments actually jus fied or professional?

This brings us to the May 2nd Council public mee ng agenda: Item 10 The governance rules provide for urgent business and Item 11: Confiden al mee ngs minu ng and making those minutes available on request. Both of these items should have no need to be raised as CGR&RAI deem them as crucial to achieve transparency , trust and accountability. It is great to see these finally being addressed and we look forward to the Councillors’ decisions on these. Possibly if the transparency and accountability was used correctly back with the administrators and today, maybe this report would be on what fantas c Council and Councillors we have.

Thank you, have a great week and look a er each other.

Wayne McKail, President.

Bealiba Bowls

A small gathering of happy bowlers this week. Shouts of “Oh no” or “where is that going” could be heard. Bowls didn’t seem to want to turn when sent down one side of the mat but curled in nicely on the other side. Congratula ons to the team of Gary McClelland, Ian Lovel, Malcolm Campbell & Heather Cooper who easily managed to defeat the team of Lyle Streeter, Shirley Coburn & Chris Evans 3 – 0.

I did hear a proclama on of “Oh this is such a silly game”, but we’ll all be back next week for another go. Happy Bowling.

Chris Evans

Dunolly Golf Club

Another pleasant day on Saturday saw a small but enthusias c group of golfers tee off for a Stableford event. It was great to see Nick Earl along for his first event for 2023, along with the ever reliable Rick Lovel.

Scoring was very good through the day, with the promising Thang Nguyen running out the winner with 37 points, from Nick on 33 and Rick with 31. Numbers have been a li le down so far this season, but with plenty of grass on the course, condi ons for golf will be excellent. So if you’re thinking of having a hit, please just come along on Saturday at about 12 midday, and you will be most welcome.

If you’re a beginner, or star ng back a er a long layoff, a nine hole comp will run alongside the main event, and basic coaching is available. We also have spare bags and clubs if you need them. Look forward to seeing you on the links!

Ian Arnold

Netball Report

11’s- The 11’s had a very close game again this week with scores even at half me at 2 all. We had a fantas c 3rd quarter and got a handy lead of 6-2. Although we didn’t manage a goal in the last quarter we won the game 6-4. Incen ves went Liv and Taylah but it was fantas c team effort and everyone deserved praise.

13’s- It was an even first quarter and looked to be a very close game. Carisbrook managed to get away to a handy lead at half me. Although the defenders tried hard all day Carisbrook ran away with a convincing win. We went down 11 were awarded to Lily, Aly and Summer.

15’s- It was a strong first quarter from both teams with both defensive ends working very hard. Unfortunately we found it hard to break through Carisbrook’s defensive pressure and went down 11 28. Incen ves were awarded to Charlo e and Aisling.

17’s - Carisbrook came out strong from the word go. Although we had a lot of the ball we just unable to keep up with Carisbrook’s intensity. The girls never gave up with the last quarter being their strongest. We went down 7-34.

C- Grade- We had a few out this week so we saw a different line up this week. The girls never gave up all game demonstra ng some impressive defensive pressure. Once again our last quarter was our strongest but we went down 11 Ruby and Nhykita for stepping up from the juniors playing a great game. Incen ve went to Billie.

Netball Report (cont’d)

B- Grade- It was a tough day for these girls. Our defenders worked relessly all day and made many turnovers but Carisbrook’s defensive pressure was too strong for us. We went down 12-50. Thank you to Chloe who stepped up from the juniors and played a solid game in GA. Incen ve went to Maddi.

A- Grade- Carisbrook came out strong in the first half and took control of the game. A couple of changes saw us play a much stronger second half but with some accurate goaling and strong defensive pressure Carisbrook ran away convincing winners. We went down 25-61. Incen ve went to Kate

Mel Schodde Netball Coordinator

FOOTBALL REPORT

U11 FOOTBALL REPORT

I would like to thank Carisbrook for sharing so many numbers for the day. Great sportsmanship - all kids got a fair run for the game, so thank you again. Our team played hard with good spirits, all day they did their best to compete for as long as they could. Well done guys !! I’m so proud of you, your skills are improving every week. Sportspower incen ve to Isaac.

Hayden Wellard, Coach

point lead at Quarter Time, with Wright already causing headaches but Ma Di Julio & Riley Bouwmeester proving solid up forward.

Carisbrook li ed the intensity in the 2nd Quarter that we couldn't match as they took the game out to a 34 point lead at Half Time.

3rd Quarters have usually brought good showings from Dunolly and this was no excep on as Dunolly got on top around the ball and moved it well outside the contest.

Wayward kicking for goal proved costly though as we missed the opportunity to put it on the scoreboard as Carisbrook went into the final quarter 33 points up. The 3rd Quarter effort took its toll as we run out of

U14.5 FOOTBALL REPORT

Was a very tough game for our boys and girls this week. All the footballers showed a lot of flight and endeavour and kept showing what they have been learning at training – it’s great to see! They made sure to keep their heads high and to be happy with the efforts they made. Sportspower Incen ve went to Zane.

Reserves Report

Back at the Nest we welcomed an in form Carisbrook coming into the game off two big thumping's of their opposi on and the lads knew they were in for a big day.

Nathan Wright was iden fied as the main threat having already kicked 28 goals this season. Sadly for us Carisbrook had to go in with less numbers only allowing us to have 16 on field.

Carisbrook took the early ascendancy despite the efforts of our footballers around the ball to take a 13