This Week in Falls Creek & Mount Beauty - 11 September 2020

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SPRING EDITION FOURTEEN

FRIDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER 2020

What's Not to Enjoy?

Enjoy our beautiful scenery – both winter and summer! Pic - Chris Hocking!

Left: Enjoy our fabulous mountain bike trails – with new trails coming! Pic – Matt Hull @ The Matt Image Centre: Enjoy the challenge of our World renowned Cycling event next March. Pic – Ken Bell Right: Another challenge to enjoy is the Alpine Challenge – planned for late November. Pic – Ken Bell

PEAKS CHALLENGE 2021 The Good News

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eaks Challenge Falls Creek prepares to return to the High Country. Tickets for the 2021 event became available from last Monday, 31st August. Plans are being made for Bicycle Network’s Peaks Challenge Falls Creek cycling event to return on Sunday 7th March 2021, with tickets now selling – with almost 300 entries taken up on the day they were released.

Running for the 12th time, the event draws more than 1,500 cyclists from across Australia to Victoria’s North East for one of the world’s toughest and most gruelling bike rides.

Event organiser Bicycle Network is committed to protecting the safety of all event participants, volunteers and communities with new COVID-19 event risk management plans.

Bicycle Network spokesperson Anthea Hargreaves said that after months of uncertainty, Peaks Challenge Falls Creek will be a welcome return for bike riders and local communities.

1852 riders entered the 2010 event which turned out to be a horrendous day – wet most of the way – with riders getting very cold going up Hotham and pulling out at Dinner Plain. But, the event has grown, improved and is now World class. Pic – Ken Bell

“Peaks Challenge Falls Creek will be a beacon on all cyclist’s calendars. After struggling through 2020 there will be no better feeling than struggling through 4,000 metres of climbing over 235 kilometres,” said Ms Hargreaves.

The Peaks Challenge Falls Creek course starts at the top of Falls Creek before taking on three key climbs up Tawonga Gap Road near Mount Beauty, then up Mount Hotham and up the back of Falls Creek starting at WTF corner near Anglers Rest.

“The event will draw visitors from all around Victoria and be a great financial boost for the area, with participants booking out accommodation and local community groups receiving donations from Bicycle Network for assisting with the ride.”

Those who finish within the 13-hour time limit will receive a coveted Peaks Challenge Falls Creek finisher’s jersey, while $3,000 prize money is also available for the King and Queen of Peaks who ride the fastest time up the three climbs.

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For the first time, Bicycle Network is also offering a new 100km loop ride from Falls Creek to Anglers Rest and back. The 100km ride includes 2,000 vertical metres of climbing and a ride up from WTF Corner and the back of Falls Creek.

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PUBLIC NOTICE This paper, and our contributors, are working extremely hard to be positive and care for the people in our community.

Some time back we mentioned mental health.

If you have a tax problem – you go to the best tax agent. If your car blows up – you go to a very good mechanic. If you get lost – you would want the best SES personnel looking for you.

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PEAKS CHALLENGE 2021 Entries to Peaks Challenge Falls Creek 2021 opened Monday 31 August 2020 and can be made with a $50 deposit. Early bird tickets are $296 for Bicycle Network members and $329 for general public. Prices increase for entries made from Monday 30 November 2020.

Entries, full event information and a COVID-19 ticket policy is available at peakschallenge.com.au. •

About Peaks Challenge 2021 What: Bicycle Network’s Peaks Challenge Falls Creek When: Saturday 6 March 2021 (registration and preparation) and Sunday 7 March 2021 (ride day)

Why: Peaks Challenge Falls Creek is a chance for everyday people who ride a bike to take on an ultimate cycling challenge with support similar to that of a professional race.

Follow: Follow Peaks Challenge Falls Creek on Instagram and Twitter using @Bicycle_ Network and #PeaksChallenge, and on the Facebook event page. •

Event Facts • 2021 will be the 12th Peaks Challenge Falls Creek after beginning in 2010 as the Three Peaks Challenge • The event was named as the only Australian event in the Global Cycling Network’s list of ‘Top 10 Best Sportives and Gran Fondos in the World’

A TIME • TO REMEMBER In 2013 and 2014, the ride was

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SETTLERS TAVERN Business & Freehold offered for sale

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stablished in 1985, Settlers Tavern has been adored by locals and tourists alike for decades. Located in a prime position along the Kiewa Valley Highway, in the heart of bustling Tawonga South and en-route to Falls Creek Alpine Resort, and on a huge block, approx. 6100m2, the opportunities are endless!

This multi-faceted venue features: ✦ Three separate licensed outdoor areas. ✦ Huge bistro dining area seating up to 150 people with stage, green room & DJ room equipped for hosting live music. ✦ Separate licensed front bar or additional/ separate dining venue. ✦ Stein bar/function room at the rear perfect for events. ✦ Drive through bottle-shop. ✦ Fenced playground area. ✦ Separate conference room with own entry (with potential to let out as office space). ✦ Currently licensed for over 800 total patrons.

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Included as part of the business sale is absolutely everything you need to walk in and start trading - Top quality plant and equipment in excellent condition.

long-standing and successful business, and/ or a freehold property with considerable redevelopment potential in the picturesque and booming Alpine region.

Settlers Tavern is temporarily closed due to COVID-19 restrictions so now would be the perfect time to get in and put your own personal stamp on the business ready for the very busy spring / summer season.

The business is listed for sale at $175,000 including GST, and the freehold is offered at $990,000 including GST. For further information, contact the agent: Courtney Sullivan on 0437 191 892 or courtney@ mountaincreekproperty.com.au. •

This is a very affordable entry point into a

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TASTY TAKE-AWAY Monday and Tuesday is $20 Pasta Night.

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Wednesday Night we offer our delicious slow cooked classics with the menu changing weekly.

Freshly baked sour dough loaves available Mon, Tues & Wed nights from 6pm. Pre-order recommended.

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Aiming for $290K by Year End! Kiewa Valley House Op Shop opened in May 2014.

Since then we have raised $264,570.90!

During August 2020 we have raised $5295.00

Kiewa Valley Op Shop supports our local health campus, the hospital and Kiewa Valley House.

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We are a ‘larger item’ Op Shop – chairs, tables, armchairs, coffee tables, dressers, wardrobes and much more. Our friends at the Uniting Church Op Shop do all of the smaller items – clothing, shoes, linen, crockery, cutlery etc. Our Op Shop is very well supported by locals and visitors and we appreciate the donations that are made.

Many of our volunteers are retired nurses – meaning their participation is simply a continuation of care! ➤ We Do Not Take Any Electrical Goods Mount Beauty Hospital/ Kiewa Valley House Nursing Home OP SHOP! 1A Tawonga Crescent, Mount Beauty (next to car wash) Further details: Contact Barb on 0419 615 732 We are open Seven Days a Week ~ 10am to 2pm

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OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY Meet Kelli Prime

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ith the Alpine Shire Council elections taking place this October, it’s great to see both existing councillors and new candidates put up their hands to represent their community for the next four years. Between now and the election, we want to share as much as we can with you about the candidates so you recognise their names when it comes time to vote.

As a voice for the Upper Kiewa Valley, we’re especially interested in members from our own community who are running, with the first brought to our attention being Kelli Prime.

Having lived most of her life in the Alpine Shire, Kelli believes she has a unique understanding of local issues. Growing up on her family's dairy farm in Tawonga, she attended Tawonga Primary School and Mount Beauty Secondary College.

Weekends consisted of junior netball for Dederang Mount Beauty Football Netball Club and Pony Club in Bright.

After completing secondary college, she moved to Wodonga to undertake a degree in Physiotherapy and has spent nine years working as a Physio in Australia, England and Northern Ireland.

In 2018, she returned to the Kiewa Valley with her partner, Michael Christie, and together they purchased a farm in Upper Gundowring where they run sheep and beef cattle. She continues to work as a Physio whilst running their farm and milking cows in her spare time. Since moving back home, Kelli has become a member of the Upper Gundowring Hall committee and (when allowed) continues to play netball for Dederang Mount Beauty FNC. Kelli says Local Government should represent a diverse range of viewpoints

and engage closely with the community to ensure voices are heard and the specific needs of the region are met. With her local knowledge, family background in farming and almost 10 year career in health, she believes she would bring a fresh perspective to the Alpine Shire Council.

If elected, she will advocate for: • Improved healthcare and health support services including mental health.

• Support of agriculture and its recognition as a major contributor to the Shire.

• Practical support for local businesses.

• Recycling and reusing initiatives for residents and visitors; and • Increasing community engagement so a diverse range of viewpoints are represented Kelli says she would embrace the opportunity to work with the local community in the area that she loves and has always called home (no matter where she’s been in the world)! She'd love to hear your thoughts on the future for the Alpine Shire and you can get in touch by emailing hello@kelliprime.com.au, or through her Facebook page - www.facebook.com/ kelliprimeforalpine.

Kelli Prime. Pic – Simone Dowel

Alpine Shire Council 2020 elections will be held via postal vote this year. Registered voters will receive a ballot pack from the VEC in early October 2020, and this completed ballot pack must be returned by Friday, October 23 2020 for your vote to count.

Your vote is your voice - don’t miss your chance to have your say count!

If you’re running as a candidate in the Alpine Shire Council elections this year, we’d love to hear from you too - shoot us an email at kencbell@bigpond.net.au. • Simone Dowel

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LOCAL HISTORY The Antarctic Connection

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here have been times when our fabulous cross country ski trails have been wind-swept and cold (not this year though). The visibility has been vastly reduced by the blowing snow and the ice covering the lake could well have been a scene from Antarctica, be it a March scene where the sea ice around the coast is just beginning its winter freeze. In fact, the dam has been a picture with the ever changing patterns of ice along the shoreline. Each day it has been a source of mystery to see how the ice has formed or dispersed, the different colours telling the story.

With sea ice, the first sign of freezing is evident from the greasy or oily appearance of the surface which occurs when individual ice crystals form and then coagulate. This is known as ‘frazil’ ice. In calm conditions

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it then forms thin grey sheets 5-10cm thick, as this ice thickens the grey colour deepens and, at about 15cm, becomes a grey-white colour. The next stage is usually the formation of ‘pancake’ ice, the most beautiful period in the formation of sea ice. Wind and wave action cause the frazil crystals to coagulate, eventually consolidating into small circular discs of ice, or pancakes. Collisions with other discs results in a raised rim not unlike a lotus leaf.

Snowfalls accentuate the shape and in calm conditions with new frazil ice forming between the pancakes, the patterns are quite stunning. At various times – the colder the better – the ice on Rocky Valley Dam has formed patterns of varying ages of ice very reminiscent of the Antarctic waters.

It is close to the boat ramp that the more tangible connection to Antarctica lies. To

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many, the old corrugated iron clad structure is known as the ANARE Shed. It has been there so long that most people would not even appreciate that ANARE stands for Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions. The first ANARE base was established on Heard Island (1947), followed by Macquarie Island (1948), Mawson (1954), Wilkes (1959 and replaced

by Casey in 1969) and Davis (1957).

In the early days the Antarctic Division headquarters was located in Melbourne.

With only one ship visiting the station each summer for resupply and changeover of personnel, general expeditioner field training was initially undertaken in Victoria at the Anglesea Scout camp.

By the early 1970’s the Division was looking for an alpine field training facility and, it transpired, that there was a redundant SEC storage shed at Rocky Valley. The plan then was for the Antarctic Division to upgrade the shed by recladding it and installing a mezzanine floor.

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26th April - the day after ANZAC Day. Please see our Hard Waste Collection guidelines on the website, or if you require any additional information, please contact the FCRM Office on 03 5758 1200. •

Meanwhile, the training which included pitching the polar pyramid tents, learning to use stoves and other equipment were held in snow near the shed - which was primarily used for storage. Navigation exercises were conducted around the dam and on Heathy Spur. For many expeditioners, this was their first experience of snow.

In 1973 the Federal Government decided to base the Antarctic Division in Hobart so, whilst the proposed redevelopment did not go ahead, the shed continued to be used as a training facility until the relocation of the headquarters in 1981.

In more recent years, field training has been carried out in Antarctica; however in 1994 the introduction of long range helicopter operations between Australia’s Antarctic stations saw the helicopter crews back at Falls Creek for on snow training. They spent some uncomfortable nights sleeping in snow caves they made in the snow drifts behind the AGL workshop.

The connection to Antarctica and ANARE history has long been severed, an item about the shed in the club’s “Aurora” newsletter back around 2013 generated only one response which provided the information included above. • Diana Patterson Diana is well qualified to discuss sea ice and the ANARE Shed as she has led expeditions to Antarctica. Ed

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Summer Debrief It has been a record year for visitation this summer and Resort Management would like to get your feedback on events, visitor demographic, mountain biking and general observations.

Therefore you are invited to join the relevant Resort Management personnel and other members of the community for a summer season debrief meeting.

This meeting will take place on Wednesday 26th April from 9:30am to around 11:30am in the Boardroom above Foodworks in QT. If you have any specific agenda items, please email http://joprothero@fallscreek.com.au.

We look forward to seeing you all there. •

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A celebration of Lyn’s Life will take place on Friday the 28th April 2017 in the Village Bowl at Falls Creek for anyone who wishes to attend and pay tribute. Commencing at 12 noon, the afternoon will reflect Lyn’s enormous contribution to Falls Creek. Some wine and a light BBQ will be provided, but we ask that you bring other beverages and also a plate to share. In the case of wet weather, a contingency plan will be in place.

Friends are welcome to pass this invite on and it is understood that members of Lyn’s family will be in attendance. •

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A copy of Dr Ruth Lawrence’s Thesis titled ‘The Take advantage ofLand theUsevalue Interaction between the Environment, and Hydrology of the Bogong HighPass Plains between 1850 and packed* Local - exclusively 1985’ was left for this community in the care of Mr Bill local residents.

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ALTERATIONS, DRESSMAKING & REPAIRS Call Kerry Mb: 0407 814 114 for all sewing needs.

LOCAL HISTORY

further– HEATHER information CIVILFor CLEBRANT MULLcontact: Quality Ceremonies – All Types.Ski Mb: 0428 993P/L 125.

Falls Creek Lifts www.celebrant-ne-vic.com.au

03 5758 1000 ELECTRICALPh: CONTRACTOR Altitde Electrical – no job too big or too small. Domestic, * Conditions Commercial & Industrial.

Ben Svarcapply Mb: 0419 801 109.

FREIGHT – ALB – MTB – FALLS CREEK 6 Transport fromAlbury/Wodonga to Mount Remo’s Beauty and Falls Creek Mon to Fri inclusive.

Refrigeration available. Ph: John or Esther 0417 414 320.

HAIRDRESSER Natalie Raymond, Birds Nest Salon, 26 Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty. Open Six days a week and evenings by appointment. Ph: 03 5754 1177.

LD’S HOME PET CARE Pet Care and Dog Walking. Ph: Lisa 0407 541 695 PAINTING SERVICES Interior/Exterior, Domestic/Commercial. Obligation Free Quotes. Quality & Service Guaranteed. KLM Alpine Painting Services. Ph: Laif: 0437 023 921.

SAFETY SCAFFOLD Mount Beauty and Falls Creek area. Ph: 0418 578 500.

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Wedding ring in the vicinity of Tawonga South Newsagent and Post Office. If someone has lost a ring WHER give me a call 0400 350 488 and provide Tawonga Crescent E on a description of the ring.

WHEN

8:30am - 5:00pm Mon - Friday

NEVER KNEW THIS 10:00am - 12:00pm Saturdays Wow. A steam roller does not roll steam. Mind blowing!!

No ducks in duct tape placesfor are not made Ph:- wood 5754fire3400 HOW of wood – and baby appointments oil is not made from babies!

Just thought we’d let you know!

24 hours for emergencies

TRADING POST CLASSIFIEDS Zagorski, WHO Email your adverts Drs to usMark and you don’t payJeff until you sell the goods – or until your Advert theSkye Robinson, Libbyachieves Garoni, desired results. Em:Delaney, kencbell@bigpond.net.au Laura Zagorski,

Angela Stratton & Anoop Pem.

WHAT

Fully accredited General

PHYSIOTHERAPY Practice with 37 years service Kiewa Valley Sports & Spinal Therapy, 5A Hollonds toOut theofUpper Kiewa Street, Mount Beauty.

Hours & HomeValley. visits available. HiCaps. Ph: 03 5754 1270.

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LOCAL PRACTICE SECURE YOUR STORAGE From SUPPORTING 2m x 2m through to 3m x 7m.

Ph: 0418 578 500.

THE COMMUNITY!

SOLAR POWERED SKY-LIGHTS Fallssupplied Creek & Mount Beauty T A unique and locally developed product and installed by a fully-qualified electrician.

Also available for all other electrical work.

Reg No: 20917. Ph: Mal 0419 884 668.

SPORTS MASSAGE Book On-Line: impactmassage.com.au STORAGE Caravans, Vehicles, Pallets, Large Lock-Up Units.

Ph: 0428 361 497. www.alpinewarehousing.com TAXI & 4WD SERVICE Covers Falls Creek & Albury. The On-Demand Taxi Hours are now 8am – 9pm Mon – Thurs; 8am - 1pm Fri & Sat. No Taxi Service Sunday. Special Bookings outside these hours may be made by prior arrangement.

Ph: 0409 573 909 or 131 008.

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BEST WISHES Steve Lee

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alls Creek Resort Management are sending our thoughts and strength to local legend Steve Lee and his family. Steve suffered a stroke on Sunday and was flown to Royal Melbourne hospital, where he remains.

The Lee family are icons of Falls Creek and, Steve Lee one of Australia’s best known snow sports champions, having been a three-time winter Olympian and FIS WC Gold medallist. His Falls Creek and Hakuba based backcountry skiing trips having further enshrined his legendary status in the global snow community.

The resort and its community, of which Steve and his family are integral members, join together offering their support, strength and in providing any

assistance required working with them as he embarks on a new challenge and his road to recovery.

Resort Management would like to thank the Falls Creek Ski Patrol and Ambulance Victoria for their outstanding assistance, care and transport of Steve, along with members of the Falls Creek community who’ve rallied around his family during this challenging time. • On behalf of the community this paper would like to wish Steve all the very best for a speedy and successful recovery and we offer the family any and all the support we can provide.

It is absolutely pleasing to see all of the wonderful messages on Facebook supporting Steve and the family at this moment.

Regards, KB •

Typical Steve – just getting out there and doing it.

Pic – Chris Hocking

MEDICAL SERVICES - Upper Kiewa Valley ------------------------------- MOUNT BEAUTY MEDICAL CENTRE ------------------------------WHERE WHEN

HOW WHO

2D Tawonga Crescent.

8:30am – 5pm Mon – Friday 10am – 12noon Saturdays.

Ph: 03 5754 3400 for appointments Doctors: Mark Zagorski, Jeff Robinson, Libby Garoni, Skye Delaney, Laura Zagorski, Angela Stratton, Lauren Cussen, Matthew McAlpine, Brett Goodsall & Damian Heman

WHAT

Fully accredited General Practice with 41 years of service to the Upper Kiewa Valley.

CONTACT Ph: 03 5754 3400

Em: enquiries@mbmc.com.au

Wb: https://www.mbmc.com.au/ Falls Creek Medical Centre is currently closed!

To make an appointment, please phone 03 5754 3400.

You will be directed to a doctor for a Tele-Health appointment. Our Doctors are on call 24 hours a day, Seven days a week from Mount Beauty!

➤ Two Yamaha, Venture TF 2010 snowmobiles ➤ One Arctic Cat XF800 snowmobile Tenders Close: Friday 25th September at 5pm.

The two Yamaha snowmobiles have travelled 2777km and 2367 kms respectively and they are going to be sold unregistered, whereas the Arctic Cat snowmobile has travelled 5654 km is still registered until 1st August, 2021.

Tenderers are required to determine the condition of the vehicle. All emergency service vehicle markings have been removed from the snow mobiles.

For tender documents, an inspection or more information contact Craig Moegel on 0491 160 979 during normal business hours.

Tenders must be enclosed in a sealed envelope marked: • Tender, VICSES North East RHQ Support, 64 Sydney Road, BENALLA 3672 • Snowmobile #1 - 2011 Yamaha Venture TF • Snowmobile #2 - 2011 Yamaha Venture TF • Snowmobile #3 - 2013 Arctic Cat XF800 8

Conveniently located in Mt Beauty. Secure enclosed units up to 65 cubic metres in size.

24 hour - 7 day access.

Monthly, seasonal or long-term rental. Rates from $70 per month.

Please call 0418 578 500

Your local practice – supporting the community!

Falls Creek VICSES Unit offers the following snowmobiles for sale by tender.

STORAGE SHEDS

Tender Terms & Conditions - Falls Creek VICSES Unit Vehicle #1 Details: Manufacturer/Make: Series: (i.e. ST, XL) Kms: VIN: Registration Expiry: Model: Fuel: Seats: Engine #: Registration #:

Yamaha/2011 TF 02777 JYE8HP008BA003692 01/08/2021 Venture Petrol 2 0003514 Unregistered

Vehicle #2 Details: Manufacturer/Make: Series: (i.e. ST, XL) Kms: VIN: Registration Expiry: Model: Fuel: Seats: Engine #: Registration #:

Yamaha/2011 TF 02367 JYE8HP003BA003406 01/08/2021 Venture Petrol 2 0003303 Unregistered

Vehicle #3 Details: Manufacturer/Make: Series: (i.e. ST, XL) Kms: VIN: Registration Expiry: Model: Fuel: Seats: Engine #: Registration #:

Arctic/2013 XF800 5654 4UF13SNW6DT123626 01/08/2021 Cat Petrol 2 B80440631 ZXL495

• Vehicle is sold as is, without Road Worthy Certificate, and in the condition as inspected.

• Vehicle is sold without warranty.

• Highest tender will be accepted, subject to Reserve price.

• Tenders submitted late, by email or by facsimile will not be accepted.

• All applicable registration, transfer and on-road costs to be borne by the successful tenderer.

• Payment is by bank cheque or EFT only and payable on, or prior to, delivery of vehicle.

Tenderer’s Details: Name: Address: Mobile No: Phone No: the terms and conditions tand I accept and unders as stated above, and wish to offer: Amount offered: $................................................. (includes GST if applicable)

OFFER IS MADE FOR THE SNOWMOBILE ... .............................................................................

ED (PLEASE SPECIFY THE SNOWMOBILE) AS DETAIL ABOVE WITHOUT ROADWORTHY CERTIFICATE. Signed:......................................... Date:...................

Tenders to be received by: Friday 25th September at 5pm Submit to: • Tender, VICSES North East RHQ Support, • 64 Sydney Road, Benalla, 3672 • Snowmobile #1 - 2011 Yamaha Venture TF • Snowmobile #2 - 2011 Yamaha Venture TF • Snowmobile #3 - 2013 Arctic Cat XF800

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