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St. Arnaud, Charlton, Wedderburn & Surrounding Districts

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PrePrep Modular in Market Square causing public dissent

VOICES of dissent are being heard in St. Arnaud with many not happy about the use of the Market Square carpark for the new extension to the preschool for the State Government’s new compulsory three year old kindergarten. Northern Grampians Shire Council (NGSC) (that is Stawell and St. Arnaud) was chosen as one of four shires for the introduction of the Kindergarten for 3 year olds (15 hours) and 4 year olds (30 hours) and as a result St. Arnaud will be having a PrePrep modular building constructed by the State Government. Disagreement started when the location was being decided upon with the State Government having a preference for locating the building with the Primary School. So as to avoid any favouritism for a primary education that this location may encourage, the Council decided to add the location adjacent to the Early Learning Centre (either in the carpark or in the Market Square Gardens). Due community consultation took place and the clear preference was for the modular building to be located within the Market Street carpark.

Cr. Eddy Ostarcevic said that the community stated loud and clear the need to focus on early childcare and learning. “We are also one of four LGAs to receive State Government funding for the 4 year old funding.

‘Heritage’ trees There has been lobbying by some to ensure that no trees are lost in the process of creating additional carparking in the nearby streets, in particular Market and Golden Streets. Deb Jenkins has received a reply from Trenton Fithall Director of Infrastructure and Amenity NGSC, to her request for information or an assurance that the trees will not be lost. Mr Fithall’s response was that none [of the trees] will be removed unless they are ‘unhealthy’.

Relocation of VLine stop At this stage a decision has not been made by NGSC about a relocation

Above: The Market Square carpark was full on Saturday with patrons at the CWA event at the Town Hall. Many are now asking what will be left of the carpark for events at the hall. of the VLine bus stop although NGSC had indicated a preference for Golden Street. C r. O s t a r c e v i c w a s clear that there is another possibility in Napier Street in front of the Town Hall. “But negotiations have

not been finalized and therefore this is still up i n t h e a i r ” s a i d C r. Ostarcevic.

Who pays? The costs involved in the changes involved will be included in the funding from State Government

said Cr Ostarcevic. “ H o w e v e r, n o t s u r e about the bus stop. “But cost will be minimal”. Cr. Ostarcevic continued that there will now be two buildings involved as the numbers of children has increased.

“However, the footprint will be the same, which is that 66 places each requiring 7 square metres of area which equals 462 square metres”. At t h i s s t a g e , i t i s unclear if any other locations will now be considered.

Flying Doctor ferries first patient THE Flying Doctors Community Transport team is excited to announce that the Community Transport service is now up and running in St. Arnaud. Completing their first trip on Wednesday 26th July for two local residents, St. Arnaud Program Coordinator, Helen Rigby, and Program Coordinator Hayley Wallace, accompanied local residents Barb and Brian Kershaw to an appointment in Ararat. The Flying Doctors have been expanding their Community Transport offerings across regional Victoria over the last 18 months and are partnering with East Wimmera Health Service (EWHS) to deliver this service to the local community. The service has been made possible through funding from Western Victoria Primary Health Network and strong local support from St. Arnaud Neighbourhood House and Northern Grampians Shire. “Strong local partnerships and relationships are essential to the success of a new service in any community, and the support we’ve received from the St. Arnaud community has been overwhelming” says Program Coordinator Hayley Wallace.

“We have been welcomed with open arms and supported every step of the way. We understand the significant transport barriers that the St. Arnaud community experience in accessing their healthcare and we’re excited to be able to help bridge that gap”. A generous donation from the St. Arnaud Christ Church Old Cathedral Anglican Church was gratefully received last week by Miss Wallace on behalf of the Flying Doctors Victoria. “The generosity and support from local community and church groups here in St. Arnaud has been astounding, we’re incredibly humbled by the donation from the Anglican Church as part of their commitment to local mission projects.” • Continued on page 3.

Above: (left to right) Brian and Barb Kershaw, Hayley Wallace and Helen Rigby.

Editorial Market Square carpark is still an issue for some Involving all stakeholders in the consultation process is a complicated process but it usually results in outcomes that are more agreeable to those involved. And consultation is about consulting, discussing and resolving differences of opinion that will result in better outcomes. There is much discussion around St. Arnaud about the Market Square car park and the PrePrep modular buildings that will be taking up some of this area. The issue began when the Northern Grampians Shire Council was chosen by the State Government to be part of the initial roll-out of the 2025 Kindergarten for all three year olds at 15 hours per week and up to 30 hours per week for 4 year olds. At a Northern Grampians Council meeting on 22nd May approval was given to construct the modular building to accommodate Kindergarten and PrePrep in St. Arnaud on the car park at Market Square. To accommodate the additional space that will be required, the Victorian Government will construct a modular building with 66 additional licensed places for children in St Arnaud. This will be a purpose-built educational space for three and four year old sessional kindergarten and Pre-Prep programs. The provision of this building will also potentially ease the pressure on the existing Early Learning Centre in St Arnaud. The Victorian Schools Building Authority (VSBA) presented plans to council for construction of the modular building at the St Arnaud Primary School. Council decided to consider an additional three options, all of which are in the Asame precinct as the existing Early Learning Centre. It is now history that at this point the stakeholders should have been widened and targetted to F include all St. Arnaud residents and users of the central business district as the building location E is an issue for all. This is to say that specific stakeholders perhaps should have been approached to garnish their opinions. What is also important that was not made clear at that time was that only the Primary School grounds and the existing Early Learning Centre grounds and the Market Square area were appropriately zoned for this function. Any other area would not have been acceptable. C The community engagement process sought the views of residents and service users about their C preferred location but there is now considerable stress within the community that the loss of the Market Square car park will have repercussions for particularly the elderly. The senior Citizens Club may be impacted due to less availability of parking for them nearby as it may be taken by those that would have been within the Market Square car park. It is not acceptable to rationalize this loss by saying ‘well my mother can walk that far’. If we are going to consider all residents, then all disabilities and capabilities must be considered. Many are concerned about the trees and the possibility, they say, of losing them. The two beautiful yellow gums at the entrance and exit of the car park and the elm trees that line Golden Street where additional car parking will be defined. We are told that these will not be removed unless they are diseased. Perhaps it is normal that so much community conversation must occur before matters can be settled, but we must remember that this is too good an opportunity to pass up. Northern Grampians Shire has been chosen as one of four in the state for this opportunity. However consultation must include all views and this community is more than the parents of children using the Early Learning Centre, it is more than the elderly, it is more than the workers at Napier Street businesses and it is more than those that want to save our old trees. We must work together and find a consensus to the issues and that will only come when we all have full details. If the Northern Grampians Shire does not have all those details as yet, they should communicate this to the community.

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Pte Maurice Claxton Dear Editor, The Battle of Fromelles, fought on 20 July 1916, was the worst 24 hours in Australian military history. Planned by British General Sir Richard Hacking, it resulted in over 5,500 Australian casualties of whom 1,917 were killed, including Private Maurice Claxton. Maurice was one of some hundreds of Australian soldiers killed in the battle who were buried by the Germans in an unmarked mass grave in Pheasant Wood. Recently his remains were identified by DNA and were reburied at Pheasant Wood Militar y Cemetery with a headstone bearing his name. He was described in North Central News as “Long Lost St Arnaud Soldier Rediscovered”. Maurice Claxton was born at Yawong, his parents farmed at Coonooer Bridge, he enlisted in Western QldAustralia where he was 4217 then working as a farm teamster. He 652 is commemorat1 800 284 ed on both the Coonooer Bridge War Memorial and the Charlton Cenotaph. As part of their research undertaken for the centenary of Charlton Cenotaph on 25 June 2023, Charlton Ted Whillier Grains Golden Museum volunteers obtained Matt Trickeycopies of Maurice’s ser vice records and wrote a brief summary of his life and service, which is included in the Cenotaph Centenary booklet, available through the Museum or Charlton RSL subBranch. My father Ross Freeman was also at the Battle of Fromelles; fortunately for him – and for me! – his battalion, the 57th, was in reserve, they did not have to go over the top and be slaughtered. They had to help bring in the survivors and recoverable bodies over the next few days. My wife Joy and I were at Fromelles on 19 August 2016, our wedding anniversary and, more significantly on that day, the 100th anniversary of the death of Dad’s best friend, Angus Mackay, killed in a raid on the German trenches on 19 August 1916. Dad’s comments

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some time af ter: “Angus was the finest chap I ever met; his death to me was an irreparable loss, I have made no really sincere friendships since that date.” LEST WE FORGET. Bill Freeman Charlton 3525. Editor’s Note: Born in Yawong, Pte Claxton was the son of John and Sophia Claxton, farmers at Coonooer Bridge. Pte Maurice Claxton enlisted in the First World War on 21st July 1915 and died on 20th July 1916 in Fleur France. In April 2023, it was A announced that Pte Claxton’s remains had been identified from F 245 soldiers recovered E from an unmarked grave. He has been reburied in the Pheasant Wood Military Cemetery in Fromelles. C

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Can anyone save Uncle Bobs Market

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In early 1996 the St. Arnaud branch of the Uncle Bobs Club took over the running of the town’s monthly market from the St. Arnaud Tourist Association and four of the original members who organized trestle tables, manned the barbeque and collected the site fees at that time are still involved with the market today, twenty-seven Qld on. years

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U n f o r t u n a t e l y, advancing 1 800 652age 284 and ongoing health issues have induced us to call time on our support of the market and the December market this year will be our last. Ted Whillier • Letters cont. pg 4.

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VCE Student Careers Event at Charlton Park AROUND eighty students from North Central schools converged on Charlton Park last week to find out more about careers and pathways postsecondary school. VCE students from Birchip P-12 School, Boort District School, Charlton College, Donald High School, East L oddon P-12 School, Wedderburn College and Wycheproof College attended the event which was presented by the Tertiary Information Service (TIS) and supported by the North Central LLEN. The event featured presentations about all facets of applying for a tertiary placement, followed by a chance to meet with representatives from Universities and key industries including agriculture, local government and mining.

According to Careers and Pathways Team Leader, Jacinta Sutton, the day was a great opportunity for young people to explore potential careers and pathways. “With more than a dozen Universities in attendance, young people were able to have one-on-in conversations about potential University courses and/or career pathways.” “There was also an opportunity to speak to key local employers including Teys Australia (Charlton Feedlot), Fosterville Goldmine, O’Connors Farm Machinery and Buloke Shire Council about a broad range of

career options,” she said. Assistant Principal and VCE Coordinator at Wycheproof P-12 College Claire Ison said that TIS in Charlton is a valuable experience for rural students in our area. “It allows students to hear about different pathways post school and enables them to speak to and collect information from a range of tertiar y providers that hopefully will assist them in making decisions for life after school without having to travel to a larger centre,” she said. The TIS Presentation and Careers Expo are a part of our

Above: Staff from the Tertiary Information Service providing insights on everything students need to know to apply for a tertiary place. - PHOTO: Supplied. School to Work program which supports access to work-based learning opportunities, so students can develop employability skills and make informed career choices. A free barbeque lunch was prepared by

the Charlton Lions Club of Charlton and most students headed back to school with a range of course guides, brochures, pens and other information from exhibitors to help them make them make their future study choices.

Flying Doctor ferries first patient • From page 1. A team of dedicated Volunteer Drivers are currently undergoing training to provide the transport to community members in need. “We couldn’t deliver this service without the generosity of our Volunteer Driver team” says Program Coordinator Hayley Wallace, “They are the heart and soul of what we do and their care and expertise is what makes this service so safe and welcoming for people to use. “This is a unique volunteering opportunity and we welcome volunteers from all backgrounds. “If you have a full driver’s licence, enjoy a good yarn and helping others – this might be perfect role for you.” Delighted to be part of such an important milestone for the Community Transport, during the trip Mrs Kershaw reminisced about her time as a Nurse at the St. Arnaud District Hospital during her

working days and the 35 years she spent volunteering her time at least one day per week to help drive community members to their medical appointments in Bendigo and Ballarat. “Being able to provide this kind of support to those in the community who have spent their lives supporting others is incredibly special” says Program Co ordinator Helen Rigby, “Community Transport services like ours help people remain at home and independent, relieves the pressure on friends and family and provides a social opportunity for those in the community who may be more isolated than others.” Last financial year the RFDS Community Transport service completed 8,359 trips across 6 different communities and covering 255,774km, the equivalent of driving around Australia over 17 times. A recent survey undertaken by RFDS

Victoria of Community Transport clients and carers showed that 97% of service users felt that Community Transport made it easier for them to attending their health and wellbeing appointments, and 13 out of 14 local health service providers agreeing that the Flying Doctor Community Transport service resulted in better community outcomes relating to physical health. To be eligible to use the Flying Doctor Community Transport service you must be over the age of 65, or 55 if you identify as ATSI, and hold a pension, concession or DVA card. For community members who don’t meet this criteria but are experiencing significant transport barriers to accessing essential healthcare, the RFDS encourages you to reach out to the Community Transport team for a confidential discussion regarding using the service. Users must also

reside within the designated ‘pickup’ zone (approx. 45km radius around St. Arnaud) and be travelling to healthcare or medical appointment within 135km’s of St. Arnaud. The service extends as far as Ballarat, Bendigo and Horsham, however doesn’t extend as far as Melbourne. Community members requiring transport support to Melbourne can contact EWHS to enquire about community car availability. Community members can now register to use the Flying Doctor Community Transport service or make a transport booking by visiting Helen Rigby at their temporar y home at the Neighbourhood House, or by calling the Program Support team on 03 7046 4664. “Our capacity for transports in the early days may be a bit sporadic as we build the capacity and numbers within our team of volunteers, however we

Free Forums to dive into local Fishing and Boating RECREATIONAL fishers and boaters from Charlton and surrounding communities will have the chance to discuss their much-loved pastimes and share ideas to make fishing even better at an upcoming free Fishing and Boating Forum. Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes said that the forum was a terrific initiative that provides an opportunity for our local fishers and boaters to be around like-minded people and learn something new. The forum will be

hosted by Charlton Angling Club on Tuesday, 5th September, 7-9pm at Charlton Park, Charlton (near football ground). This forum will feature presentations from Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) and Better

Boating Victoria (BBV) staff on the latest in fishing and boating, including updates on the positive impact of the State Government’s $96 million package to improve fishing, boating, piers and aquaculture. The forum will feature a comprehensive hour-long presentation before the audience gets the chance to engage with VFA and BBV representatives

directly, providing an opportunity to ask questions and exchange ideas. For enthusiasts eager to enhance their fishing and boating experiences, this Fishing and Boating Forum promises to be a must-attend event. Each forum is free, and no booking is required. To find out more visit www.vfa.vic.gov. au/localforums

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who have contributed or been involved in any way with the Club over those years. We are hoping that there is some organization out there that would be prepared to take over the running of the market and barbeque in which case we would be only too happy to assist anyone who may be interested and one of us

Regretfully, as our membership is also dwindling we have decided to wind-up the branch, which has been in existence since 1978, after the 2024 Good Friday Appeal and would like to sincerely thank every member of the community and the generous businesses

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Is the market’s future in jeopardy? Unfortunately, the future of the market may be in serious jeopardy with the proposed major works at its current site however we are currently unaware of a timeline for the commencement of these works. Gordon Wright 0429 051 743 Diane Wright 0407 557 147 Bob Wooley 0419 537 577

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On 25 July 2023 I attended the "Christmas in July" lunch presented by the Community Kitchen and the CWA, at the Council Rooms, St. Arnaud at a cost of $15:00 a head. I left very disappointed and this is why. The poor quality ingredients were a mixture of burnt, undercooked and raw unknown meats and vegs. One look at the plate was enough to see that this ‘meal’ was rubbish, and the amount left on plates by others showed that they too felt as I did, that it was a waste of money, any money. Never again. (Name and address supplied)

No on the Voice Referendum Dear Editor, If I may, a couple of questions to your readers. Have you ever been scammed? Would you sign an open cheque? One is ‘old school’ – the other a much more modern phenomena. My guess is that if you haven’t been scammed personally, then you most likely have heard of someone who has been, either over some small amount, or in the worst cases, have had bank accounts emptied! The variables are likely to cover anywhere in between. Using any one of a phone call, an email, or a text message, the scammer wants to inform you of some ’suspect’ transaction, and wants to gain some personal information to correct what they claim has taken place. The scammer may pose as a security person from a bank, a credit provider, or some other financial organization, and they claim that they can assist you to rectify the ‘problem’ - if you provide them with certain information. The reverse is what happens! That is only one version of many, many scams using modern technology. The other, as stated, is old school! Paying for an article or a service by cheque. I presume that no one would sign a cheque and pass it on without the amount that the cheque is being drawn for in both words and figures – i.e. blank! From where do my questions arise? From the huge amount of Government spending on the “Yes” vote for “The Voice”! All news media have been flooded with only ONE side of the Referendum question which will go before the Australian people later this year.

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In the Commonwealth Electoral Act, proclaimed on May 21, 1962, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples [the “First Peoples”] were granted

the right to enrol and vote on the same basis as any other Australian citizen. From that date people who identified as ‘First Peoples’ could stand for parliament, and [if elected] be a voice for their people, or for any other individual or group in our Federal legislature. This is the same as for any other Australian, and for the record there are currently eleven Members of Parliament with “First Nation” blood in their veins. Interestingly, those eleven are over 7% of the total membership of parliament, and the First Nation people of Australia are only 3.3% of the total Australian population. Another interesting fact is that this 3.3% have some form of claim to roughly 40% of the land mass of Australia. A different view than that promoted by the Government in their huge media bombardment could well be that these people are already well represented. So, are we being scammed - or conned!? Or both? Now to the “open cheque” aspect. A referendum is usually about a clearly understood and defined proposition. One referendum I looked up was of interest in grain growing areas. It was for “Organized marketing of Primary Products” in 1946. After a referendum the Commonwealth had the power to set up the Australian Wheat Board, it served its designated purpose for over fifty years until changing times led to privatization of the AWB, and it was no longer the sole exporter of Australian wheat. In that case the need and the method to be used to remedy the problem were clearly defined – pre 1946, Australian wheat growers were being ‘taken to the cleaners’ by buyers, the referendum put a stop to that! Is the case as clear, and the remedy also as clear, for “The Voice”? No! Allow me to quote the authorized Government advertisement [paid for by taxpayers!]. Concerning how “the Voice” will be set up – “How it is set up would be determined after the referendum …..”

This is the open proposed “Voice”. cheque! Currently it has no We are told that such thing! First Nation Peoples, To go further back the broader public, and to a well known saying the Government will – “It’s like shutting have ‘input’, then the the stable door parliament would AFTER the horse has make a law to set up bolted!” the Voice! For “The Voice” Surely referendum – my vote 18 Napier St.,the St. Arnaud, Victoria 3478. Australian public are will be a decisive NO. Phone: (03) 5495 1055; entitled to a clear Yours faithfully, Email: ncn@iinet.net.au and well defined Harold Flett description of the Donald

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July Nature Notes Galngga Festival THE Buloke and Northern Grampians Landcare Network have been quietly growing something, and we can’t keep it in any longer! We proudly present Galngga Festival, our inaugural festival in celebration of the environment and connecting to nature. The word “Galngga” was gifted to us from Dja Dja Wurrung language meaning “Celebrate Country”, and we warmly invite everyone to celebrate with us over the course of this 4-week long festival. With events each day, we have a range of activities hosted all over the network that ask participants to engage with their natural environment. From yoga and taichi in the bush, to painting and poetry, native animals and biodiversity, to music and cultural events. We have guest speakers, Citizen Science, talks with authors, as well as bike rides, bush-walks, children’s activities, fun runs, Jr Landcare, and so much more! There’s something for everyone. Our full calendar of events will be released soon and will be available through your local

by Marney Durie Assistant Facilitator Buloke and Northern Grampians Landcare Network Resource Centre. Be sure to follow us on Facebook ‘Galngga Festival’ for all the details. Galngga Festival kicks off on September 23rd with the opening of the Harmony Garden by Aunty Marilyne from Djaara and Guest speaker Sophie Thomson from Gardening Australia, at the St. Arnaud Raillery hub. Tickets available through Eventbrite. com (search Galngga Festival) Festival runs from September 23rd to October 22nd.

Callawadda Landcare Group by Linda Taylor Carrs Plains Project

WE have almost completed our latest project of a laneway and shelter belts with over 3000 trees i n c l u d i n g 10 0 0 b u l o ke s , l i n k i n g previous works establishing corridors to the Richardson River. Tony and I received a Landcare grant for the fencing materials and the trees, had a busy few months fenc-

Above: Guest speaker at the Opening is Sophie Thomson from Gardening Australia. ing, ( it was very helpful my brother Andrew visited for a few weeks whilst we were fencing etc ) cultivating the sites, ripping the lines and then rotary hoeing ready for the trees to be planted. It was absolutely brilliant to have Andrew and his team from the Hopkins Correctional Facility plant, guard and water the trees for us. Also thanks to Andrew Borg, Facilitator for the Buloke and Northern Grampians Landcare Network for his work with the grant, organising and delivering trees etc. (so many Andrew’s involved this year) My parents Ian and Margie Taylor started planting trees, fencing out remnant stands and the Richardson River in the late 1970’s with the encouragement of Lindsay Ezard.

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We have seen the benefits of their work and have continued fencing out the Richardson River, along with the Dog Trap Creek, remnant stands of bulokes and shelter belts incorporating mass plantings of native species. Kevin Spence from BNG Landcare was integral with assisting us achieve these projects. We will endeavour to continue this work (so much more we would love to achieve) and look forward to future projects with Andrew and the BNG Landcare team.

Above: Tony deep ripping, Carrs Plains Project.

Above: Andrew and helpers, Carrs Plains Project.

Statement from the Premier THE Victorian Government acknowledges the Independent Broad-Based Anti-Corruption Commission’s (IBAC) Operation Sandon report tabled today [last week]. What went on at the City of Casey was completely unacceptable and the Government sacked the Council in 2020. However, it is clear from the report that more work must be done. The Government will consider each of the report’s 34 recommendations and respond in due course. The Government has already implemented the toughest political donation laws in Australia – our reforms have drastically reduced the size of donations, and make sure Victorians know who makes and receives them in real time.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK Dissent is difficult. It can constitute a real dilemma for the person who disagrees. Richard N. Haass

These reforms are currently the subject of a legislated periodic review and the Government looks forward to receiving that report. The IBAC report’s 34 recommendations will be given appropriate consideration, but it is the clear position of the Government that the role of local councils in significant planning decisions should be reduced and we will have more to say on this matter.

Above: Wide shelter belts, Carrs Plains Project.

More support for children and young people

Indiana Jones comes to town THE St. Arnaud Hospital Foundation is screening ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’ on August 11th at 7.30 pm as a feature fundraising event.

THE North Central LLEN (NCLLEN) has recently welcomed three new staff who have joined the team to help create opportunities for children and young people to thrive in education, work and life through partnerships that ensure they get the support they need when they need it. Tori Gentle from Charlton, our newest staff member, commenced with the NCLLEN earlier this month as a Project Officer (Middle Years). Her first project will be to work on the establishment of a new chapter of the Rural Youth Network across the Buloke, Loddon and Gannawarra Shires (BLG) in partnership with Northern District Community Health Service to build on the North Central Youth Advisory Council established to support young people post COVID. After a few weeks in the role, Tori is excited about the opportunities to open doors for young people living in north central Victoria and is grateful to YACVic for funding the program as part of their Umbrella project and Youthrive for their support in establishing a BLG chapter of their statewide Rural Youth Network. “The Rural Youth Network will be a great way to build up new skills, showcase existing ones, meet new people, have new experiences, give back to community and heaps more. “There will be a range of volunteering, leadership, employment and scholarship opportunities available, as well as the chance to connect with like-minded people for learning, information sharing, social and professional growth,” she said. Joining the NCLLEN team in May were Julie Bourke as the Events Coordinator for the School to Work Program and Jacinta Suton as Team Leader, Careers and Pathways. The Events Coordinator role has been created as part of our new School to Work Contract funded by the Department of Education, with Julie responsible for planning, organising, and implementing several types of events, both small and large, to support north central schools and students transition from school to work. “It is really exciting

to collaborate with teachers and students to create opportunities for young people to discover the diverse range of careers available to them and the various pathways to each career,” she said. “Since I have been on board I have worked with the North Central Trade Training Centre to include industry speakers as part of their VET “Taster” Day for Year 9 students, and with the Tertiar y Information Service to host a mini-Careers Expo at Charlton Park featuring Universities from across Australia as well as industry representatives from local government, agriculture and mining. “Over the next few months we will be coordinating the Broader Horizon program at St. Arnaud Secondary College – a group work experience program, utilising new virtual reality headsets for students to immerse themselves in a range of work environments, introducing “Find your Feet” a new concept in linking students to industry to explore career pathways, and other activities still in the pipeline,” said Julie. The Team Leader role is another new position at the North Central LLEN with Jacinta Suton coming on board to provide an oversight and leadership role across the many careers and pathways program the NCLLEN facilitates including School to Work, 21st Century Careers in Agriculture, Head Start, and our Careers Education Partnership with North Central schools. With over 11 years’ experience in the VET sector with roles as Administration Manager, Campus Coordinator and providing high-level administrative support to senior management as Education Delivery Advisor at the Sunraysia Institute of TAFE, Jacinta’s skills in leadership, administration, information technology and evaluation made her a standout for the role.

Above: (left to right) Jacinta Suton and Julie Bourke.

Tickets to support the Foundation will cost $17 and includes supper can be purchased at the Newsagent . This film is the last in the series featuring Harrison Ford and includes Phoebe WallerBridge as Indy’s goddaughter in search of a legendary artifact that can change the future. Come and see this action packed adventure, buy some tickets to win a hamper and

along the way support your Hospital Foundation that supports the Community.

Battery drive Community members are also reminded that the Hospital Foundation operates a battery drive that collects any car, tractor or truck batteries. Batteries can be dropped off in the Post Office yard through the back gate.

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EMPLOYMENT Job Opportunities Campus Base Negotiable • Casual Food and Domestic Service Assistant Charlton • District Nurse • Junior Food and Domestic Service Assistant St Arnaud • Enrolled Nurse • Deputy Director of Clinical Services Wycheproof • Enrolled Nurse • Registered Nurse

Further information available at: https://ewhs.org.au/careers

St Patrick's Primary School St Arnaud St Patrick's Primary School is a Catholic school that operates under the governance of the Diocese of Ballarat Catholic Education Limited (DOBCEL) with approximately 107 children from Foundation to Year Six.

Finance Officer Part Time Applications are invited from suitably experienced persons for an ongoing part time Finance Officer to commence as soon as possible. The successful applicant will have a demonstrated commitment to Catholic education and to the safety and wellbeing of children. The successful applicant will possess the skills and abilities necessary to provide students with a rich and rewarding educational experience and will embrace a collegial, team-based approach to teaching and learning. The successful candidate will be appropriately qualified, demonstrate enthusiasm and be able to provide care and support for students whilst supporting and respecting the ethos of the school and its environment. The successful applicants will be subject to a Working with Children Check and a National Police Record Check. Please provide a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae including three referees. For a detailed Position Description please see the school website. http://www.spstarnaud.catholic.edu.au/ Applications close 23 / 8 / 2023 Please address applications to Trinity Johns via email to principal@spstarnaud.catholic.edu.au This school community promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children

Administration Officer •Leading Agribusiness based in St. Arnaud •Permanent full-time position Who we are Ridley AgriProducts is Australia’s largest manufacturer of stockfeed and supplements, employing over 700 people across 21 manufacturing plants. It provides a critical service for both the majority of livestock food producers in the beef, dairy, poultry, pig, sheep and aquaculture industries, equine and canines in the recreational sector. The role We are currently seeking an Administration Officer for our St. Arnaud site. Reporting to the Site Manager, this role will ensure Administration functions for the site are completed including inventory support/ reconciliations, inward/outward transaction verification and non-inventory processing. This will include external areas that this site maintains. The position may support other Administration functions within Regional sites activities. Key responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to: • Ensure that the daily administration processing procedures are followed per national timeframes and guidelines. • Run and analyse inventory reports to ensure data integrity is maintained. • Complete all inbound receival checking and verification. • Outbound Sales Transport Loading preparation and assembly of associated documents. • Dispatched Sales order verification including customer credit/invoice/freight adjustments • Conduct daily/monthly inventory reconciliations on inventory stock items. • Telephone response for internal and external customers in line with procedure • Enter customer sales orders into ERP system accurately and promptly as required • Complete all CHEP-related transactions including Monthly reconciliations per current National procedures. • Maintain consistent supply of all required office stationary, staff amenities and personal protective equipment. • Management of weighbridge and transport bookings for site. • Provide support and or relief to other Regional Hub activities completed by Administration personnel as directed by Management. • Complete any other responsibilities as specifically directed by Management or delegate • Ensure all activities at the site are conducted in a safe manner and comply with current workplace OH&S legislation and company policy

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AN EXPLORATION LICENCE Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Act 1990 – Section 15(5) Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) (Mineral Industries) Regulations 2019 – Regulation 22(1) and Schedule 1 1. Name and address of applicant(s): PSD Minerals Pty Ltd Level 6, 400 Collins St Melbourne VIC. 3000 0438 074 247 2. Contact details of applicant (for map and other information requests): Mobile: 0438 074 247 Email: ostractvic@gmail.com 3. Applicant’s Website (see notes) Further information about this application is available at the following website or other location: www.wedderburngoldfields.com/explorationlicence/ 4. Details of the application: Application number: EL008296 Locality of the land to which the application relates: Wallaby Way Wedderburn VIC Approximate area of the application (Graticular Sections): 4 Date of the application: 21/06/2023 Term the licence is applied for: 5 years Outline of the proposed program of work: Geological Mapping, Geophysics, re interpretation of existing data, soil and rock chip sampling and drilling (diamond and reverse circulation). 5. Objections and Comments: Any person may object to a licence being granted by: a. putting the objection in writing; and b. including the grounds on which it is made Objections must be lodged within 21 days after the latest date on which the application was advertised and can be lodged online or posted to: The Minister for Energy and Resources c/- Manager Licensing, Earth Resources Regulation, GPO Box 500, East Melbourne Victoria 8002. It is recommended that objections or comments are lodged online to ensure timely consideration: https://rram-vic-gov.my.site.com/ObjectionSubmission Enquiries can be made by writing to the Manager Licensing at the above address or by phoning the Earth Resources Information Centre on 136 186. 6. Other information: a. Subject to other requirements being satisfied, an exploration licence, if granted, entitles the holder of the licence to explore and search for minerals in the relevant land, but does not entitle the holder to undertake mining. b. Further information regarding the requirements that must be complied with prior to work being undertaken is available on the department’s Community & Land Use page: https://earthresources.vic.gov.au/community-and-land-use

To be considered for the role you will have: • Sound knowledge of general accounting and administration functions • Thorough understanding of the D365 and Microsoft Office systems. • Knowledge and an understanding of company policies and procedures in relation to administration. • Inventory Management principles and knowledge essential • Strong verbal, negotiation and written communication skills. • Ability to relate to all levels of management. • High attention to detail. • Good understanding of the business and site processes. • Knowledge in accounts payable applications How to apply If this is you, please visit www.ridley.com.au/about/vacancies and provide both your resume and cover letter. Open to applicants with unrestricted work rights in Australia. Only successful applicants will be contacted.

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FIRST AID Course CPR HLTAID009 $80 per person HLTAID011 Provide First Aid $200 per person HLTAID012—Provide First Aid in the Education and Care Setting $220 Per Person Cheaper rates if you have a current certificate due for renewal.

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DEATH BOWDEN (nee Smith) - Dorothy “Alison” Formerly of Horsham and St. Arnaud. Passed away on July 28, 2023 aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of Laurie (dec). Loving step mother and step mother in law of John and Julie; Robert (dec) and Val; and Janet (dec). Step grandmother to Rick, David, Robert and Nicole. Sister and sister in law of Roger (dec) and Marlene (dec); Mary and Ron; Donald (dec); and Bryan. Missed by her many nieces and nephews. At Rest SHEPHERD (Lee) - Marian Mavis passed away peacefully in St Arnaud on July 25th 2023, aged 79 yrs. Dearly loved wife of ‘Tup’ (dec) and loving Mum of Darren; Glenn and Sharon. RE UNITED WITH DAD

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Bobbie Ian who arrived on 16th May 2023, weighing 3498gms. Three little boys to love and cherish.

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VANESSA WAARA Monday 7th Aug - 1.00pm in the rooms at Market Street ADMISSION $10.00 Includes: Afternoon Tea & a free ticket in the Jag The Joker Jackpot of $40 Many raffles - $1 per ticket Hope to see you there!

IN MEMORIAM

DEATH SULLIVAN (Hines) - Jeanette Mary passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones in Bendigo on July 25th 2023, aged 66 years. Much loved mother of Leigh, Christie, Robert, Nikita, Toby and Kayla. Adored Nan and Great Nan to their families. Loved daughter of Pally (dec) and Val Hines. Sister of Lorraine, Terrence, Allan (dec), Deborah, David and Leonard. Fly, fly and leave this lonely world of ours, Escape the sorrow and the pain, Fly, fly your endless journey has begun, Far too beautiful for this world, There is peace for evermore.

SULLIVAN (Hines) - Jeanette Mary We were sisters for 66 years. You left a hole that can’t be filled, a broken heart that can’t be fixed. I’ll love and miss you forever. Rainie (Lorraine)

PYERS - Joyce 16 years have passed. Forever in our hearts. Love Geoff and Family. xxxxx

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SULLIVAN (Hines) - Jeanette Mary Loved daughter of Val and Laurie (Dec.). Loved sister of Lorraine, Terry, Allan (Dec.). Debbie, David, Len and Adam (Dec.). Resting in the arms of the Lord.

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BEREAVEMENT THANK YOU COLLISON - Myra “She always made me smile and feel good about life” Words cannot express our heartfelt gratitude for the overwhelming expressions of sympathy and support; the many flowers, cards, phone calls, food and visits received since the passing of our much loved and adored Mum, Nan and Little Nan. We feel very comforted in the knowledge that so many people are thinking of us. We are extremely grateful to: Dr Darko Slipcevic, Jane and the dedicated staff at Coates Hostel, for the outstanding treatment Myra received whilst in your care - she admired and respected you all. The Kell Family, neighbours and friends for many years, for their friendship, professional guidance and advice in our time of need. The Rev Edward Barkla for officiating and leading a very special and meaningful Service. Vicki and staff of the Royal Hotel for the wonderful catering arrangements. We ask that you all please accept this as our personal thanks and know that your kindness will be remembered always. Myra’s family. “She was a beautiful lady, always with a smile and a friendly greeting for everyone. She spread much joy in her amazing 99 years”.

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Birthday wishes to: August 2nd Doug Walker August 3rd Jade McIntyre Keith McClelland August 4th Pat Hamilton Jessica Watts Joel Sandy

August 5th Clinton McIntyre Natasha Ezard Phillip Swanton August 6th Chelsea Medlyn

August 7th Chris Snell August 8th Pat Wood

Community Nuclear Power Forum Let’s talk about Nuclear Power for Australia’s Clean Energy Future Friday, 4th August at 7pm St. Arnaud Town Hall Entry - gold coin Guest Speaker: Robert Parker, President of Nuclear Australia More information Colin Coates

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FUNERAL BOWDEN (nee Smith) - Dorothy “Alison” Funeral arrangements for Alison Bowden have not yet been finalised. Details will be advised as soon as possible. Trevor Bysouth and Daughter Wimmera Funerals Phone 5381 1444 AFDA Member SHEPHERD A graveside service for Mrs. Marian Shepherd was held at the St Arnaud Lawn Cemeter y on TUESDAY (Aug. 1st) commencing at 11.00am. KELL FUNERALS ST ARNAUD NFDA

Charlton 100 Years Ago: 28th July - 1st Aug 1923 by Charlton Golden Grains Museum

Obituary Mr Benjamin Green died at his home at Clif ton Hill on Thursday, 26th July. On Wednesday he was playing golf, and in the evening was a spectator at a billiard tournament.

EST: 1860

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EST: 1860

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CHURCH NOTICES ST. ARNAUD UNITING CHURCH Sunday 6th August ST. ARNAUD 9.30am Worship Team PARISH OFFICE Chris & Rob Batters Pastorial Co-ordinators Enquiries 5495 6223

DISTRICT CATHOLIC CHURCHES East Wimmera Parish BIRCHIP

Sunday August 6th 10.30pm Live Stream out to churches without Mass BOORT

Sunday August 6th 10.30am Live Stream in BANYENA No Mass CHARLTON

Sunday August 6th 10.30am Live Stream in DONALD

Sunday August 6th 8.30am Mass ST. ARNAUD

Saturday August 5th 7.00pm Mass WYCHEPROOF

Sunday August 6th 10.30am Live Stream in Parish Coordinator: Noeline Hogan 0476 617 976

He came to Charlton as a barrister and solicitor 28 years ago. He became the leading spirit of the whole town, the founder of the Plumpton and Open Coursing Clubs, and the introducer of golf into the northern districts; as a member of the VRC he took an active part in the promotion of local racing. He was a member of the Liedertafel from its inception and attended the Presbyterian Choir. He was a founder of the Charlton Club in 1900. He had been a member of the Mechanics’ Institute since he came to Charlton and was the principal mover in the creation of the HES, and one of the originators of the Electric Light and Power Supply Company. Amongst tennis players he will be remembered as the amateur champion of Victoria for 2 years.

Charlton Progress Association Above: 1920s Ben Green.

CHURCH NOTICES ANGLICAN PARISH OF ST. ARNAUD Christ Church Old Cathedral Friday 4th August 9am Morning Prayer St. Arnaud 9.30am Every Sunday Eucharist Bealiba 8am 2nd/4th Sunday All Welcome Locum Priest Archdeacon Peter Blundell Enquiries phone: Phone: 0427 694 720

ST. ARNAUD CHURCH OF CHRIST Cnr. Queens Ave & Alma St. Learning from Jesus Thu 3rd August 10.30 a.m.: Faith Group Sun 6th August 9.45 a.m. Prayer Time 10.30 a.m.: Worship & Communion Speaker: Norma Hunt All welcome Enquiries: Brian Eccles Ph: 5495 2267

A meeting was held at the Presbyterian Hall, Mr J. J. Ogburn occupied the chair. The Railways Department has decided to run a train, on trial only, from Sea Lake to Wycheproof on Mondays, sufficiently early to connect with the 8am from Korong Vale to Bendigo. Mr Ogburn spoke of the present position of

Above: 1923 floodings. the bridge lamp as an impediment to the safe handling of traffic, as persons driving onto the bridge are blinded by its rays and prevented from seeing over the causeway. Mr G. Hudgson drew attention to the dangerous practice of the school children in floodtime using the railway viaduct, their only line of route, from the north side of the river, to and from the school. It was resolved that the Council be requested to provide access by footway from Clifton Hill to High St.

Charlton Under Water Floodwaters have hidden a fair proportion of High Street, and the lower-lying parts of the town are submerged to a depth of from 18 to 30 inches. A canoe, paddled by Mr Arthur Wylie, has been navigating

between the bridge and the Bank of Victoria corner. Many residents in the flooded parts took precautionary measures in shifting their belongings to dwellings more highly suitable. The rainfall in Charlton for this year totals 13.19 points to which June contributed 517 points and July 549 points, whilst during the past 3 days 231 points of rain have fallen at Avoca – which is the danger point, so far as Charlton is concerned. Access to opposite sides of the river can only be effected by a long detour, walking along the railway line.

Mutual Improvement Society The fortnightly meeting of the Society took the form of a Devotional Night.

After the opening exercises and community singing the president answered several questions on Biblical problems. The rest of the evening was taken up with a Bible reading competition. Mrs Taylor won and secured the prize – a Bible. The subject for the next evening would be a debate – ‘Is the Farmer a Greater Benefactor to Mankind than the Manufacturer?’ Miss R. Robertson and Mr W. Whykes were appointed leaders and Mr B. M. Browne adjudicator. Coffee and cake concluded a pleasant evening.

Football At Woosang the local footballers waltzed all around the Charlton representatives. When they lined up

for the start was the only moment when they were equal. The only thing that can be said in extenuation is that Charlton were short of eight pairs of blue and white stockings worn by their best players. None of the others counted, not even with the doughty assistance of Pinkie, who had not for several years gone out onto the field. There were three good men who went out to battle for Charlton (Fitzpatrick, Andrews, and Windsor). It was a disorganised rabble that held our honour in its hands, and crestfallen, beaten and begging to be ‘oblivioned’, they touched lightly on the day’s doing at their usual rendezvous outside Arundell’s on Saturday evening. (Information from East Charlton Tribune)

Buloke Shire Council holds Disability Pride event BULOKE Shire Council held a Disability Pride event in Donald on Tuesday 18th July, attended by service providers, carers and people living with disabilities as well as other key organisation representatives invested in supporting our disability networks and community in Buloke. The group enjoyed morning tea and a lunch together while listening to two guest speakers and engaging in important discussions around what some of the key factors are for people living with and caring for people with a disability in Buloke. Trevor Rumbold (Coordinator of Project Delivery, Buloke Shire Council) spoke about exciting projects occurring in Donald. One being the accessible playground installation at Memorial Park, the other being the newly announced funding for a Changing Places toilet facility in the same park to complement the playground. Trevor also touched on the work being undertaken by Council’s asset team

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around priority footpath access and the improvements that will be occurring in different townships to support better accessibility to key amenities. Rhonda Allan from the Mallee Sports Assembly discussed her 20 years’ experience within the Buloke community offering support for sporting groups and participation in recreation. Rhonda spoke of a variety of programs she has been involved in over the years, discussing at length the all-abilities program she has been running for inclusive recreation programs. These programs have seen participants from far and wide engage together in fun and inclusive activities that promote improved

social and wellbeing outcomes and greater community connection. School students, carers, people living with disability, other organisations in various capacities all have previously been involved and always take great value from their involvement with the program. Buloke’s Disability Support Network has a current focus to help inform several key pro jects Council is facilitating, including the Changing Places facility, footpath accessibility, the aged care and disability independence support services reform transition as well as a new project that researches and supports the ongoing monitoring and recurrent information upon Council’s Vulnerable Persons Register.

Council invites any community members who wish to be involved in the Disability Support Network, to contact our Community

Development team on 1300 520 520. The next Disability Support Network meeting will occur in September.

North Central Netball Association round 15 14 & Under Birchip-Watchem 30 Wedderburn 0 Sea Lake Nandaly 33, Charlton 10 Nullawil 45 Wycheproof Narraport 18 St. Arnaud 18 Donald 32 14 & Under B Birchip-Watchem 14 Wedderburn 8 St. ARnaud 6 Donald 10 Sea Lake Nandaly 30 Charlton 0 17 & Under Sea Lake Nandaly 36 Charlton 21 Nullawil 37 Wyche-Narraport 19 St. Arnaud 17 Donald 35 Birchip-Watchem 76 Wedderburn 11 A Grade Nullawil 44 Wyche-Narraport 31 Sea Lake Nandaly 32 Charlton 32 St. Arnaud 25 Donald 54 Birchip-Watchem 46 Wedderburn 45 B Grade Nullawil 55 Wyche-Narraport 29 Sea Lake Nandaly 34 Charlton 24 St. Arnaud 30 Donald 5 Birchip-Watchem 48 Wedderburn 46 C Grade Nullawil 61 Wyche-Narraport 14 Sea Lake Nandaly 39 Charlton 27 St. Arnaud 23 Donald 60 Birchip-Watchem 47 Wedderburn 40

St Arnaud 100 Years Ago: 27th – 31st July 1923 The New Boy at the REX Abnormal Rain Heavy rain of 310 points fell in two days bringing the total rainfall for July to 566 points and added to last month’s total of 529 points makes 10 inches 95 points for the last two months. This brings the total for the year so far to 14 inches 66 points. All sporting and other events and had to be postponed at the last minute and farmers’ crops were washed out. The train from Woomelang had to stop at Cope Cope as the line was waterlogged but after a delay of two

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hours got through to St. Arnaud. The Melbourne to Mildura train carrying 205 passengers had to stay at St. Arnaud as 300 yards of ballast was washed away in the vicinity of the Swanwater Station. The Refreshment Rooms at the station ran out of food and some passengers sort accommodation in the town, while others were happy to sleep on the train. At 10 o’clock the next morning the train travelled as far as the break in the line and passengers were transferred to another train on the Donald side of the break. The Mitchell’s Hill mail coach had to return to the St. Arnaud Post Office and the mail ser vices between Charlton and St. Arnaud was blocked at Coonooer Bridge where the water swept through the Bangor Hotel. In the Emu district the water was a mile wide. At Mt Teddington

275 points created extensive flooding with fences along the creek washed away and Stuart Mill farmers watched as their potato tubers and soil was washed away. Three Stuart Mill families had to leave their homes and take refuge in the Stuart Mill Hall. The reservoir bank was quite safe as 2 ft of water went over the by-wash.

Street Lamps As the St. Arnaud Gas Company has only a limited supply of gas at present, street lamps will not be lit, to enable gas to be supplied to the hospital.

Deaths James Opie died unexpectedly in his sleep at John Griffiths’ farm at Yawong where he worked as a labourer. He was born in Cornwell, England 63 years ago and came to Victoria when age 12 with his father Tristan Opie. James married Miss

Barber of Birchip when he was age 42 but she died many years ago. Morris Williams died age 51 years leaving a widow Ada and eight children aged between 18 and 5 years. Morris was the eldest son of the late Mr W Williams, who built the Bangor Hotel at Coonooer Bridge and conducted it for about 20 years. Morris and his family moved from Coonooer Bridge to St Arnaud five years ago. Charles Russell, former licensee of the Logan Hotel, died at Corowa, N S W after a long illness. Mr J W McNama a farm labourer, who worked in the Gre Gre district, died age 42 years leaving a widow and two children and was buried at Colac.

by Heather Pritchard Council with enlarged photo of himself to be hung in the council chamber. Mr Blakeley had been requested to supply the photo on his retirement some time ago.

Permit Granted After much discussion the Borough Council has granted H T Higginbottom a permit to erect a building on North Western Road with the front being constructed of weatherboard and the sides of corrugated iron. The problem was it would be abutting onto the footpath, which some Councillors were against, however there were already buildings in a similar position.

Farewell

Fundraiser

The former engineer of the Kara Kara Shire, Mr A B Blakeley J P, was presented with a framed illuminated address in recognition of his 37 years of service in St. Arnaud. He presented the Shire

St Patrick’s Tennis Club held a euchre party and dance at the Mechanics Institute with music by the Jazz Band and Mr M McGrath and Miss Velton winning the cards competition.

INDIGENOUS Australian film director Warwick Thorton’s mesmerizing film, “The New Boy” features at the Rex this weekend. Well known for his standout movie, “Samson and Delilah” (2009), Thorton works in partnership this time with actor Cate Blanchett (listed as the producer as well as playing nun, Sister Eileen) in a story set against a background of the Second World War. The arrival late one night of a 9-year-old Aboriginal orphan boy (played by Aswan Reid) at a remote monastery run by a renegade nun, Sister Eileen and her associates Sister Mum (Deborah Mailman) and George (Wayne Blair) is the framework for the narrative which was inspired by Thorton’s own experience of growing up as an indigenous boy in a Christian boarding school. Mixing the Christian religion with his own indigenous bush spirituality and powerful

- Contributed magic, New Boy’s intensified fervor becomes manifested in dramatic situations which become a challenge for the small religious community. When he is baptised into the Christian religion, the boy begins to lose his own powers as the regimented Catholicism takes over and he is deemed to be integrated into the colonialism of the white community. Visually stunning, the film is a masterpiece of Australian imagery courtesy of Thorton’s talents as a cinematographer, and brilliantly captures the South Australia landscape where the movie was shot near the old mining town of Burra. “The New Boy” is a poignant, powerful and gripping story, enhanced by the emotive talent of newcomer, Aswan Reid in the title role. “The New Boy”M (Mature themes) 116 mins screens on Saturday 5th August at 8pm, Sunday 6th August and Tuesday 8th August at 8pm.

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Marnoo presents Merinos as the best way to stay profitable WITH merino lambs being touted as the best answer to staying profitable amidst the falling lamb and wool prices, the Victorian State Merino Field Day was held at the Marnoo Oval last Friday 28th July. MP Joe McCracken from the Liberal Party officially opened the event with solid attendance and sunny skies after a 9mm drenching the night before. Trent Carter and his committee from Wallaloo Park Merino Stud presented an outstanding line of 40 studs on display and a top quality line up for judging. There were over 25 agribusiness trade sites to be found with everything from quality genetics, animal health and husbandry solutions with the latest in

livestock handling equipment, machinery, GPS and leading agronomic services. For refreshments there was substantial catering and a licensed bar on offer. There was a significant gate prize for overnight accommodation in Melbourne for two adults in the City View King room, with breakfast for two in Woods Restaurant and car parking included donated by ACE Radio. Warwick Long from ABC Central Victoria Country Hour was broadcasting live.

Above: A strong crowd attended the Victorian State Merino Field Day at Marnoo Oval last Friday.

Above: An eager crowd awaited the results of the Merino stud judging.

Above: Many found the Blade shearing demonstrations fascinating.

Above: Pictured with the winners of Gen Stock Pen of three Rams (left to right) Allan Harris (Vic State Merino President), Scott Thrift AWN (Judge), Jamie Harding (Glendonald Merino Stud), Cr Kevin Erwin (Mayor NGSC), Robert Harding (Glendonald Merino Stud), Tom Walker (Associate Judge).

Above: (left to right) Jason Barrett, Damien Drum meet MP Joe McCracken.

Above: Wayne Rourke checks out a Forest Springs Merino Stud ram. Above: Scott Nicholson inspects a Willera Merino Stud ram.

Right: (left to right) Gerald McIntyre and Allan Douglas hold the fort at the Driscoll Ag trade site.

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The 2023 Inter-Hotels Pool Comp Season ROUND Fifteen, the penultimate round of this year’s Inter-Hotels’ Pool Competition was played on Wednesday, 26th July, and as we edge closer to the finals there was only one relatively close encounter while for the first time that I can recall there were two whitewashes in the same round however, unfortunately, one of these was - Bob Wooley to be a forfeit. Above: At great expense for the St. Arnaud Country Club the entertainers at the Christmas in July were (left to right) Bill Rodger, Marilyn Knights and Anne McNally.

St. Arnaud Country Club Golf THE golf course is looking great and so was Ivan Jackson’s form on Saturday. - Contributed Playing against Par Ivan finished +2, narrowly ahead of Lindsay Baldock on +1. The remainder of the competitors were a long way behind. (In fact calling them competitors is being a bit generous). The Ladies played a 9 hole competition, won by Lyn Freeman. The score wasn’t available! But I’m sure it would have been good.

NTP winners were Dave L anyon 6th, Lindsay Baldock on the St. Arnaud Caravan Park 8th, Bill Rodger 10th and Weir’s IGA 18th winner was Colin Reyne with the shot of the day. Ivan Jackson was fined, and embarrassed, for putting the nearest pin marker under a pine tree on the 10th. The Thursday morning 9 holer was won by John Goode

with 19 points. A week’s practice in Numurkah was obviously beneficial. Christmas in July, on Saturday, was a great night. Didn’t see many presents though; but lots of beautiful food, and as promised last week, the entertainment was extraordinary. Our President, Tony Coloe, will be ruing travelling into the outback, as he would have fitted very nicely into the entertainment scene.

Rifle Club News ST. ARNAUD Rifle Club hosted the second last pennant round and the flicky wind, straight down the range didn't stop some great scores, including some possibles, from the shooters. Robinvale - Swan Hill took out the 4 points for the day, followed by Birchip, St. Arnaud and

Maryborough. The ladder stands at Robinvale-Swan Hill 16pts Birchip 14

St. Arnaud 12 Maryborough 7 Next shoot is the 26th August and shooting from 1000yds.

Above: Shooters making the most of the sunshine.

North Central Hockey Association round 15

Above: Wayne Keenan shows off his winning style.

Cold cannot conquer THE next official Winter Bowls afternoon is on Sunday August 6th at the St. Arnaud Bowling Club, but 8 bowlers could not wait until then, and despite the overcast cold weather, they turned up for a roll last Sunday. - Contributed They beat the conditions, and a highlight of the days action was the win by Phil McRae and Wayne Keenan, defeating Col Marchment and Graham Simpson 19 shots to 17.

Under 12 Birchip Watchem 2 Wedderburn 0, Sea Lake Nandaly 0 Charlton 0, St. Arnaud 8 Donald 0, Under 15: Birchip Watchem 8 Wedderburn 0, Sea Lake Nandaly 2 Charlton 0, St. Arnaud 2 Donald 0, Women: Birchip Watchem 0 Wedderburn 2, Sea Lake Nandaly 0 Charlton 7, St. Arnaud 8 Donald 0 Men: Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers 0 Charlton 0, St. Arnaud 2 Donald 1,

Kings of the castle, the Royal One team, strolled down to the Parisian quarter of town to take on the cellar-dwellers Farmers’ Arms Two and the result was to be in keeping with the relevant position of the two teams on the ladder. The relentless Royalists were to show no mercy and Napier street was to be illuminated by the light of the silver y moons as sparkling Sam Postlethwaite, dastardly Daniel Needs, mighty Mitch Phillips and dapper Dave Russ ruthlessly demolished Trevor Merrin, Alayne Cunningham, Luke Pole and Bianca Cannon with Trevor and Bianca not helping their causes, losing games by fouling on the black ball, Trevor once and Bianca twice. The rampaging Royals then capped off the night to perfection, winning both doubles to tear away with the match by ten games to zilch. This scoreline was almost repeated when the Royal Two team was the host to the Farmers’ Arms One side who were arguably fielding their best side and probable line-up for the finals. It was only the result in the battle of two of the veterans of the competition, the Royal’s Peter Tannock and the Farmers’ Geoff Watts, that was to eliminate the possibility of another four artificial satellites being presented in Napier street when Peter overcame Geoff in straight sets while for the fulminating Farmers Leigh Watkins, Hayden Perry and Shane Sanger were each too illuminating for Simon Elliott, Nick Birthisel and Dillon Baldock. They then marched on through the doubles to take home the points by eight games to two. The match that was to produce the closest result took place out amongst the gum trees and rolling fairways in the home derby of the round between the third- and fourthplaced Country Club teams. The match had gone frame for frame in the first round and when the Club One’s redoubtable captain Paul Mullins put his team in front at the top of the second round by eliminating Will Jackson it appeared

that there was a distinct possibility that the Meanies may be finally about to exorcise the Club Two hoodoo from their souls but then a remarkable change was to ascend upon the match and, incredibly, they were not to trouble the scorer again in the remaining singles frames. It was on this day eighty years ago that Italy capitulated to the Allies after Benito Mussolini had been arrested and marshal Badoglio had taken command of the Italian militar y and in a similar coup Club Two general Harley Durward converted Troy Shields to pasta, Jake Male squared his match with Jacob Vanrenen and Grant Doyle serenaded the doyen, Des Moulday, off the baize to continue preening his moustache. When Jake rolled over Jacob in the only frame required in the third round it was arrivederci for the minced Meanies with the doubles now academic. These were shared to give the Club Two victory by seven games to four and left the Club One slightly vulnerable in fourth spot after the free kick that was handed to the Logan team when the Sporting Club side was forced to forfeit their scheduled match with them. They now have a mathematical possibility of usurping fourth place on the ladder but if that was to happen it would be the greatest sensation in the history of the pool competition, they would need to beat the roaring Royal One by a big margin in their final round match while the enigmatic Countr y Club One would need to lose their match to the basement battlers, Farmers’ Arms Two by a similar margin and the odds on this happening are about as astronomical as getting any sense out of governments about gas and electricity supply and reliability. The finals now appeared to be locked in and are currently scheduled as follows; First Semi-Final, Farmers Arms hotel, Second Semi-Final Royal hotel, Preliminary Final Sporting Club and the Grand Final at the Country Club.

Above: “Pesci” with co-trainer Shaun McNaulty after winning at Horsham by 18.1m with a last half mile of 56.7sec. The 4yo son of “Sunshine Beach US” hadn’t won for 262 days. - Photo. Horsham HRC.

Platinum final for Twisted Bliss JOHN and Paul Thompson’s mare “Twisted Bliss” qualified for the $40,000 Vicbred Platinum Sprint Championship when she won at Kilmore on Thursday night. Trained by John Tormey and driven by Jack Laugher the 5yo was sixth at the top of the straight unleashing her customary finishing burst to get up in the last couple of strides by a neck. The final is at Melton on August 5. Earlier that day the Kooreh trained “Pesci” won with ridiculous ease at Horsham for Shaun and Jason McNaulty and driver Kerryn Manning. “Pesci” is from the mare “Our Prima Regal” who is a half sister to the former handy performer “Hashtag” who won 7 races and just shy of $100,000 when it was trained by Shaun McNaulty. Charlton reinswoman Abby Sanderson continued on her winning way with a vic-

Inside running by Archie

tory at Bendigo aboard “Let Me Tell You” for Julie Douglas and at Horsham she was successful on “Tic Tact” for Stawell trainer Chris Blake. Two other winners at Swan Hill were “Glens of Tekoa” for John Tormey and the trotter “Night Whisperer” for Barr y and Ashley Ainsworth. Bendigo race tonight with “Catalpa Rescue” drawn 5 in race 5 at 7.30pm in a heat of the Nutrien 3yo Classic and then next week Bendigo race on Tuesday and Friday nights.

St. Arnaud R.S.L. Indoor Bowls THE past two weeks have only seen a small number of bowlers turn up to play, so each week we only had two teams to play each other instead of the - Contributed normal four teams.

Tuesday 18th July This week it was two teams of four bowlers, so we played each other three times, each time being on a different mat. The winners - Flo Andison (S), Bill Deanshaw, Aline Deanshaw, Brenda Beggs won with 37 points. They won the first and third game and the second game played was a draw. Their opponents were, Kaye Smith (S), Dot Baldwin, Maria Hills and Rex Salter.

Tuesday 25th July Playing with two teams we had one team of four bowlers and one team of three bowlers. Doing something different this week, we played the three games on the same mat. Each game, the skippers remained the same but the positions of the other bowlers were swapped around in the team. Winning all three games were Malcolm Campbell (S), Dot Baldwin, Lyle Streeter, Win Battersby with 48 points. Their opponents were Flo Andison (S), Kaye Smith, Brenda Beggs.

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Under 14s fierce rivalry between Donald and St. Arnaud AS soon as both teams ran out to warm up you could feel the tension, between the strong and hungry Royal Blues and the determined and - Contributed pressure filled Saints. There has always been a strong rivalry between the two teams, and Saturday was no different. From the first bounce both teams started out strong, there was contest between contest, disposal upon disposal, tackle upon tackle, both determined to get the first goal. Nathan Saludes and Jack Batters were able to find space in most contests and boot the ball down towards their forward line, but the footy came back and surged straight into Donald’s forward line. The young Saints’ backline was looking strong as the ball bounced around the forward line waiting for someone to take the opportunity, unfortunately this didn’t fall in the Saints’ favour and Donald conceded the first goal of the match. From then on, the ball spent much of its time going back and forth between forward lines, both unable to concede anything more than a couple points. But as both teams tired, a young Donald man found the boost and booted another goal for his team just before the siren to signal the end of the first quarter sounded. St. Arnaud 0-3-3 to Donald 2-3-15 2nd Quarter

Finn Green started the 2nd quarter out strong, using his speed to dart in between players and put in second efforts when needed. The pressure surging from the Saints’ backline lead by Chad Hendy made it super hard for Donald to get the ball anywhere near the goals as they all banded together and got to work. But a crucial mistake during a kick out in the Donald forward line provided Donald with the opportunity they needed to kick the first goal of the quarter once again. Not too long after Donald got another easy goal, and they were now on a roll. The young Saints knew they had to get to work, and they had to do it quickly, after putting up quiet a chase, and putting in the work, Bob Donald found the ball and found calm in the chaos of the tense game and kicked the Saints their first goal. Tension was building, and pressure was at the core of both teams. Finn Green, and Jack Batters laid some crucial tackles, Ned Ezard and Nathan Saludes linked up and offered some calm for the young Saints. Donald looked fierce, as they broke

Big win against Donald UNDER the coaching of Harley Durward, we are seeing our U17 Saints unite and go from strength to strength. - Contributed Saturday’s game against Donald saw the boys come out strong, with Jackson Needs kicking the first 2 goals of the game. There were plenty more to come with some good kicks inside 50, setting up the team for goal after goal, everyone putting their body on the line and willing to put in the hard work for a ripper end result, go saints! Scores:- Q1- St. Arnaud 4-8-32, Donald 0-0-0 Q2- 8-13-61, 0-0-0

Q3- 18-17-125, 0-1-1 Q4- 23-19-157, 0-1-1 Goals: Jackson Needs 6, Bob Donald 5, Blayne Piper 3, Owen Lowe 2, Ryan Bigmore 2, Sean Bridgeman 1, Kynan Torney 1, Will Eden 1, Ben Greenaway 1, George Gorrie 1 Awards: J&B BeggsJackson Needs, Croplands- Owen Lowe, Uniting Church - Mason Thomas, Parkview Bakery - Tyson Funston, Canteen - Bob Donald, Sonya's Hair Directors Frankie Donald.

Bealiba Hall Indoor Carpet Bowls A few bowlers missing this week but those present enjoyed a top night of bowling. - Contributed Games were close with both teams level going into the last end on two occasions. Congratulations to the winning team of Lyle Streeter, Tiger Coburn and Chris Evans scoring two wins. The opposing team of Malcolm Campbell, Ian Lovel, Heather Cooper and Gary McClelland pushed them all the way and managed to win the last game. Well done to all.

through tackles and looked as though they were about to run off with another easy goal, until the ever-reliable Jack Batters stood up and laid a mammoth tackle and offered his Saints some breathing room. But as the Saints grew tired, Donald took advantage of this and now had their 5th goal. St. Arnaud 1-3-9 to Donald 5-9-39. 3rd Quarter Not long after the siren sounded to signal the start of the 3rd quarter, Donald quickly found the goals and now had 6, then their 7th, then 8th, then 9th and finally their 10th. The Saints knew they needed to lift and a spearing kick into their forward 50, gave the Saints a glimpse of hope, Chad Hendy who had now been moved into the midfield to do some damage split the pack turned around snapped the ball straight into the arms of Archer Reyne and the Saints got another. It was looking a bit grim with Donald swarming their forward line trying to steal any opportunity to kick another goal, but Bob Donald took an absolute stella of a tackle, and Finn Evans was able to intercept marks down in the backline and helped to amp up the pressure from the Saints and keep Donald from scoring. St. Arnaud 2-5-17 to Donald 10-11-71. 4th Quarter Donald came out the strongest and kicked the first goal of the quarter, they kept getting stronger and thus kicked another goal. It looked as though Donald would run out

this match, and keep St. Arnaud from scoring, but after some hard-fought contest Bob Donald was able to link up with Chad Hendy who was reliable when it came to bagging goals and that’s exactly what he did, the Saints now had another.

Donald had the answers and bagged another goal. After a long slog, and effort from all the Saints, Sami Weir was awarded a free and kicked the ball straight into the hands of Bob Donald who booted his 2nd. But Donald wasn’t

finished and to rub more salt into the wound kicked their 14th goal to seal the deal well and truly, and put a hurdle in the Saints’ finals chances, who now need to win all their next matches and rely on a couple other teams to loose if they wanted to play finals.

Final scores St. Arnaud 4-6-30 to Donald 14-12-96 Awards for St. Arnaud Banavie: Bob Donald, Uniting Church: Austin Lowe, Parkview: Chad Hendy, Canteen: Jack Batters, Sonya’s hair directory: Hamish Tannock,

Strong showing from Royal Blues NEARING the business end of the season, Donald has inflicted an emphatic 113 point victory over St. Arnaud at Lord Nelson Park. - Buloke Times Both sides line up with a different look from its first encounter back in round six. St. Arnaud switched Harley Durward from his usual place in defence to the ruck and Jake Male was made a focal target at centre half-forward. Brad Williams came in for his first game and one noticeable absentee was the creative Jacob Tillig. Among Donald’s changes were Hayden Geddes to the middle who is relishing this opportunity and frees him up from his usual tight defensive role. Kalon Green and Tom Letts were called up for their first senior games for the season with the former earning his promotion with outstanding form in the reserves and the latter doubling up after playing in the earlier game. Donald won the toss and kicked towards the hockey ground end which was assisted by a reasonably strong breeze. First major score was registered by Donald’s Rian McGough who caught the goal umpire still waving a flag from a previous point.

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McGough was bobbing up everywhere as were the mercurial Ross Young, Hayden Geddes and ruckman Josh Potter. James Wall received a free and dished off a handball to the running McGough who hit Donald’s full forward Sam Dunstan on the lead. Dunstan made no mistake and drilled his first of nine for the game. A superb clearance saw Ross Young boot Donald’s third and things were appearing ominous for St. Arnaud. The home side’s Harley Durward in the ruck and Daniel Gifford across half back were attempting to stem the tide but Donald’s Cooper Anderson found Hayden Geddes who secured its fourth for the quarter giving them a 29 point lead when the first siren sounded. Donald opened the second period with Sam Dunstan marking and goaling. The blues’ Jamie Papalia, Ross Young, Hayden Geddes, James Wall and the fleet footed Dyson Bell-Warren were active and two more goals were

secured by Noah Berry and Sam Dunstan. St. Arnaud finally broke the ice when a great linking piece of play resulted in a goal to captain Kurt Torney who unfortunately received a heavy knock soon after and was helped from the field. A sizzling run from Donald’s Dyson BellWarren found Sam Dunstan and an assist from Ryan Bath and it was two more on the board and at half time it was nine goals to one. Again kicking with the breeze it was all Donald as it added another five goals to nil, two of which resulted from undisciplined 50 metre penalties. For the saints, Zac MacDonald, Matthew Goode and Harley Durward were trying to lift their side while Jesse Wallin and Ross Young were covering plenty of ground for Donald. Donald’s Ryan Bath layed a superb tackle to start proceedings in the final quarter. The resultant free kick found Dunstan who cleverly snapped truly around his body on his left foot. Jake Male, who was presenting and securing several strong

marks for St. Arnaud, slotted his team’s second and final goal for the game. The consistent Josh Potter took advantage from another 50 metre penalty to goal for Donald. K alon Green brought cheers from the blues’ crowd as he and Jesse Wallin added two more. In the dying moments the interest focussed on whether Sam Dunstan could boot ten for the match. He marked on the siren but the kick drifted off for a point. With other results around the grounds favouring the teams already in the top four it seems likely they will all feature in this year’s finals. Donald’s Ross Young was awarded the Chris Wall memorial medal for his outstanding game on the ball. Scores: Donald 18.13 (121) defeated St. Arnaud 2.6 (18). Best for Donald: Ross Young, Sam Dunstan, Hayden Geddes, James Wall, Jesse Wallin, Dyson Bell Warren. For St Arnaud: Daniel Gifford, Harley Durward, Jake Male, Simon Elliott, Matthew Goode, Zac MacDonald.

whats coming up

driscoll douglas east Sprayer Spares | Parkview bakery st arnaud sporting club douglas hire | north west ag farmers arms hotel rmb pizza | croplands John & brenda Beggs royal hotel | Uniting Church Sonyas hair directors Canteen | physiobiz st arnaud physiotherapy centre banavie

•|THIS saturday |• ROUND 16 | away v wedderburn | awards @ farmers arms

THURSDAY NIGHT MEAL

$50 tickets | capped at 250 tickets in excess of $5,000 worth of prizes contact players / committee members for tix!

t h i s w e e k : lasagne w/ chips + salad kids from 6pm | adults from 7pm

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•|coming up|• round 17 | home v boort | saint olympics

teams of 6 will compete against each other in a variety of challenges, for the title of… “saints olympic champions” teams to be submitted to alex baldwin submissions required by this friday first in best dressed for choice of country sunday august 13 | saints golf day | tee off @ midday refreshments available | cost: green fees | all welcome round 18 | away vs bir.-watchem | royal hotel feeny medal count on the screen! sunday august 20 | major raffle draw @ LNP

september 23rd | st arnaud saints black tie vote count & presentations

stay tuned for more information

Tigers show class and remain undefeated in quest for flag THE Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers have clearly been paying attention to previous league results, Charlton have been much improved in recent weeks and were looking to continue that showing at Sea Lake on Saturday. The flag favourites, and undefeated ladder leader Tigers though were having none of it. Like a big brother would, the Tigers flexed their muscle, and set about ensuring their perfect record remained intact, at least for another week. It wasn’t just the experienced Tigers who shone through, impressive youngster Thomas Cox dominated around the ground, using his pace and running capacity to great effect, racking up possessions at will. The Tigers are going to take some stopping in the run to the premiership, a number of first choice personnel still to come back into the side that got the job done here in Round 15. Charlton got off to a perfect start as they looked to take the game up to their more fancied opponents, Jesse Taylor on the end of some great stoppage work, finding a hard leading Mason Heenan, who coolly went back and kicked the game’s opening goal from the set shot. With Jed Thompson again carrying the Navies rucking load, one of the league’s premier big men, opposition ruckman Ryan O’Sullivan set about his task of creating opportunities for his midfielders. That opening goal serving as a reminder to the home side, Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers, that there was a game to be won, and the lowly Navies would need to be paid some respect, their game streets ahead of where they were just nine weeks ago. Tigers Br yce Delmenico, Cox, Trent Donnan asserting their midfield dominance and kicking the homeside into gear, co-coach Billy McInnes roaming across half-forward providing a strong aerial presence, with the ever dangerous Will Simpson operating out of the goal square giving the visitors plenty to cover. The Tigers quelling the Navies early exuberance, quickly putting four goals on the board to put the Charlton side on the back foot. Charlton’s midfield engine of Harry and Jesse Taylor, Jaydon Cowling and Sam Woods stuck to their task and were winning enough of the football to give Charlton chances inside their for ward half, Charlton’s own teenage maestro Nick Thompson slotting his

first of the day to keep the visitors score building. By the end of the first term though, Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers had put through seven first quarter goals to two and visually demonstrate the gap between first and eighth on the North Central League ladder. With what breeze there was not really favouring either end, blowing across the ground, the second term followed a similar path to the first. Jed Thompson although currently rucking is a midfield dynamo, throwing himself at the contest and laying tackle after tackle and setting a strong example for his teammates. With Simpson being reasonably well held, and McInnes working higher up the ground, the Tigers midfielders and flankers were doing the majority of the scoring, credit to the incredible work rate, as they constantly turned defence into attack, flowing from half-back and streaming inside forward fifty. For Charlton, Chris Gavaghan briefly looked like catching fire, his strong leading and attack at the aerial ball, explosive, supporters eager to see the day it all comes together. Jed Carey also proving a target inside forward fifty for the visitors, presenting well and showing some dash to kick the Navies forth of the game. At the other end, the Tigers again kicked seven goals for the quarter, threatening to blow the game apart and setting up a ten plus goal margin at half time. Charlton Coach Andy Nisbet regrouping his players at half-time, urging them to get back to what had been working so well in recent weeks, teamfirst football, high intensity and pressure and moving the ball with speed, and for the opening few minutes of the third term, Charlton arguably held sway. Unfortunately for the visiting Navies, they were not able to get reward for effort, a solitary goal to Nick Thompson not enough return for the brief period of dominance. Tiger Tyson McKenzie answering with back-to -back goals from the midfield, McInnes getting on the board and having an intriguing battle with young Navy key defender Cobi Fitzpatrick as he

roamed far and wide. Thomas Cox was in everything, his tireless running rewarded with his own goal, as O’Sullivan with support from Connor Michael got on top in the middle of the ground, Callan Noonan and Luke Martin strong contributors for the home side throughout the day, while Kane Donnan provided the cool head, whether with ball in hand, or with direction when not. Charlton’s Darcy McCallum, allowed space on the far wing, found plenty of the ball

in the third term, providing the Navies with an avenue out of the defensive half of the ground, the Tigers defensive unit though, holding strong and denying opportunities to score. Sea Lake Nandaly extending their half time lead out to a game high 15 goals at the final change. With Delmenico leaving the ground with an apparent leg concern, and despite Cox’s continued ball winning efforts, the Navies midfield started to win more of the footy – the Navies clearly intent on not letting the game completely blow out. Kris Clifford contin-

ued his season of consistent football, enjoying space on the large Sea Lake wings, his sublime foot skills on display as he went about racking up clean possession. Nick Thompson finishing off the good work of those up the ground, Harrison Taylor continuing to run all day for Charlton, ably supported by brother Jesse, whose tackling pressure is enormous. McInnes finishing off his day for the Tigers, kicking his fifth of the afternoon to be the game’s leading goal scorer, Charlton’s Nick Thompson kicking four to continuing his fine season.

Noonan; K ane Donnan; Luke Martin Charlton: Jesse Taylor (Teys Australia Charlton Feedlot); Darcy McCallum (East Charlton Hotel & BQS Group); Cobi Fitzpatrick (Vale of Avoca & O’Connors Case IH); Nick Thompson; Kris Clifford; Harrison Taylor; Jed Thompson (GMG Financial)

In the end, Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers with too many winners across the ground, midfielders McKenzie and Cox finishing with three goals apiece to cap their days off. Charlton winning the final term three goals to two, to give them some momentum ahead of next week’s bye, looking to carry some form into the following week when they host WycheproofNarraport on past-players and reunion day. Final scores SLNT – 21.14.140 to Charlton 8.7.55. Best – SLNT: Thomas Cox; Billy McInnes; Tyson McKenzie; Callan

Solution No. 10100 S H A C K S W E T M A R P A R A D I S E I R A T E E X I T W P R E V E N T S B L U E I L E N T T L E N D G R A N D H E R E D S A Y E V A D E B E D Y B R A G C A R R Y P O P E C M I C A E A N O A A G I T A T E D I I R A N T E R S E R E S E T T L E I L S E R E S A D I S T

North-Central Football Roundup Goldacres Seniors

DONALD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.6 9.7 14.11 18.13 (121) ST ARNAUD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.1 1.3 1. 5 2. 6 (18) Goals for Donald: Sam Dunstan 9, Jesse Wallin 2, Noah Berry, Hayden Geddes, Kalon Green, Rian McGough, Jamie Papalia, Josh Potter, Ross Young. For St Arnaud: Jake Male, Kurtis Torney. Best for Donald: Ross Young, Sam Dunstan, Hayden Geddes, James Wall, Jesse Wallin, Dyson BellWarren. For St Arnaud: Daniel Gifford, Harley Durward, Jake Male, Simon Elliott, Matthew Goode, Zaccariah MacDonald. BIRCHIP-WATCHEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3 7.5 14.8 15.10 (100) WEDDERBURN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.0 5.4 8.7 11. 8 (74) Goals for Birchip-Watchem: Ben Edwards 7, Nathan Gordon 4, Nicholas Rippon 2, Daniel Castellano, Ben Hogan. For Wedderburn: Sam Barnes 4, Danny Benaim 2, Jordan Rosengren 2, Louis Holt, Joe Lockhart, Robert Whyman. Best for Birchip-Watchem: Nicholas Rippon, Marshall Rippon, Ben Edwards, Nathan Gordon, Dale Hinkley, Cameron Williams. For Wedderburn: Tom Campbell, Jordan Hargreaves, Jordan Rosengren, Jackson McEwan, Mitchell McEwan, Darcy Jackson. NULLAWIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.6 7.9 11.11 13.12 (90) WYCHEPROOF-NARRAPORT . . . . . . . . 1.1 4.1 6. 4 7. 6 (48) Goals for Nullawil: Dean Smith 5, Andrew Oberdorfer 3, Lucas Caccaviello 2, Zachary Caccaviello, Andrew Casey, Jordan Humphreys. For Wycheproof-Narraport: Matthew Beckmans 3, Rick Allan, Boe Bish, Benjamin Fraser, Cody Green Best for Nullawil: Dean Smith, Austin Hogan, Patrick Kelly, Matt Quigley, David Isbister, Andrew Casey. For Wycheproof-Narraport: Dane McLennan, Rick Allan, Kristian McNicol, Lachlan Van Schaik, Justin Bateson, Josh Walsh. SEA LAKE-NANDALY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.4 14.9 19.12 21.14 (140) CHARLTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2 4.5 5. 6 8. 7 (55) Goals for Sea Lake-Nandaly: Billy McInnes 5, Thomas Cox 3, Tyson McKenzie 3, Bryce Delmenico 2, Will Simpson 2, Charlie Cox, Trent Donnan, Connor Michael, Callan Noonan, John Summerhayes, Brody Weir. For Charlton: Nick Thompson 4, Christopher Gavaghan 2, Jed Carey, Mason Heenan. Best for Sea Lake-Nandaly: Thomas Cox, Billy McInnes, Tyson McKenzie, Callan Noonan, Kane Donnan, Luke Martin. For Charlton: Jesse Taylor, Darcy McCallum, Cobi Fitzpatrick, Nick Thompson, Kris Clifford, Harrison Taylor. Bye: Boort.

Haeusler’s Reserves

DONALD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2 7.5 8.7 13.9 (87) ST ARNAUD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3 1.4 2.5 2.6 (18) Goals for Donald: Gavin Beckham 3, Tom Letts 3, Brenton Dixon 2, Jacob Donnellon 2, Jett Adams, Dylan Gowlett, Joel Lewis. For St Arnaud: Ned Gorrie 2. Best for Donald: Brenton Dixon, Jesse Dixon, Nathaniel Clark, Shaun Sellick, Dion Hawkes, Dylan Gowlett. For St Arnaud: Rodney Kirk, Ned Gorrie, Harry Knights, Riley Burke, Hamish Darby, Chris Snell. BIRCHIP-WATCHEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5 5.10 8.11 9.15 (69) WEDDERBURN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.0 0. 0 0. 1 0. 2 (2) Goals for Birchip-Watchem: Callum Goode 3, Micheal Love 2, Bailey Baxter, Connor Boyle, Bodie Colbert, Jack Ryan. For Wedderburn: Best for Birchip-Watchem: Jack Ryan, Ty Colbert, Kody Leith, Matthew Rickard, Callum Goode. For Wedderburn: Jake Hayes, Dane Keuken, Jacob Piccoli, Ashley Younghusband, Finn Turnbull, Andrew Brett. NULLAWIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3 8.7 11.10 17.11 (113) WYCHEPROOF-NARRAPORT . . . . . . . . 0.0 0.0 2. 2 3. 2 (20) Goals for Nullawil: Lachlan Braine 4, Jarrod Taylor 4, Nicholas Williams 4, Matt Poyner 3, Mitchel Barry, Jason Perry. For Wycheproof-Narraport: William Allan, Xavier McKersie, Thomas Trewin. Best for Nullawil: Jarrod Taylor, Nicholas Williams, Jack Barry, Joshua Bowyer, Matthew Hogan, Mitchel Barry. For Wycheproof-Narraport: Rowan Jones, William Allan, Luke Bish, Tom Metcalf, Daniel Murray, Xavier McKersie. SEA LAKE-NANDALY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2 6.9 10.9 15.14 (104) CHARLTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.1 1.1 1.1 1. 1 (7) Goals for Sea Lake-Nandaly: Billy Poulton 5, Dylan Hickey 3, Lance McClelland 3, Jacob Hatcher 2, Zac Martin, Rylee McGarry. For Charlton: Tyler Catherine. Best for Sea Lake-Nandaly: Chase Tait, Jacob Hatcher, Cooper Allan, Rylee McGarry, Lance McClelland, Codey Elliott. For Charlton: Tyler Catherine, Joseph Durie, Lachlan Holmes-Brown, Angus Soulsby, Billy Sexton, Henry Bourke.

Community Bank Charlton & District Under-17s

ST ARNAUD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.8 8.13 18.17 23.20 (158) DONALD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.0 0. 0 0. 0 0. 1 (1) Best for St Arnaud: Jackson Needs, Owen Lowe, Mason Thomas, Tyson Funston, Bob Donald, Frankie Donald. For Donald: Ethan Clapham, Baxter Donnellon, Judd Geddes, Nathan Hepworth. BIRCHIP-WATCHEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3 9.6 13.7 16.12 WEDDERBURN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.1 1.1 1.3 1. 3 Best for Birchip-Watchem: Charlie Frank, Riley Hogan, Joshua Woods, Austin Dean. For Wedderburn: Robert Whyman, Tyson Blair, William Cunningham.

(108) (9)

NULLAWIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1 6.2 7.4 10.7 WYCHEPROOF-NARRAPORT . . . . . . . . 2.0 5.2 8.5 9.6 Best for Nullawil: Tynan Perry, William Gilchrist, Sol Kelly, Rhett Hogan, Max Fawcett. For Wycheproof-Narraport: Hunter Connolly, Tom Allan, Heath Senior, Angus Cowell.

(67) (60)

SEA LAKE-NANDALY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.6 6.13 9.15 12.16 (88) CHARLTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.1 0. 1 2. 2 2. 3 (15) Best for Sea Lake-Nandaly: Brayden Allan, Jack Stacey, Lucas McInerney, Cruz O’Sullivan, Joss Tait, Sam Harker. For Charlton: Mitchell Boyle, Murphy McGeown, Jye Roberts, Hugh Sait, Murphy Fitzpatrick, Leigh Van Boven.

Next Round

Wedderburn v. St Arnaud Boort v. Birchip-Watchem

Round 16, Saturday, August 5 —

Donald v. Nullawil Wycheproof-Narraport v. Sea Lake-Nandaly Bye:- Charlton

Uniting Church Under-14s

DONALD 14.12 (96) d. ST ARNAUD 4.6 (30). Best for Donald: Baxter Donnellon, Luca Rice, Jesse Lydom, Hayden Clark. For St Arnaud: Bob Donald, Austin Lowe, Chad Hendy, Jack Batters, Hamish Tannock, Finn Evans. BIRCHIP-WATCHEM 9.6 (60) d. WEDDERBURN 5.8 (38). Best for Birchip-Watchem: Max Field, Jakoby Saggers, Jack McAuliffe. For Wedderburn: Caleb Gault, Addison Roberts, William Huismann, Trai Clarke, Aaron Thomas.

NULLAWIL 11.14 (80) d. WYCHEPROOF-NARRAPORT 4.1 (25). Best for Nullawil: Tiger Vearing, Logan Pollington, Nate Harrison, Darcey Poyner, Millie Poyner, Smith Morrison. For Wycheproof-Narraport: Riley Beattie, Morgan Beattie, Private Player, Adele McNaughton.

SEA LAKE-NANDALY 12.6 (78) d. CHARLTON 1.4 (10). Best for Sea Lake-Nandaly: Hugo Warne, Taj Borlase, Zander Wight, Riley Allan, Angus Renney, Nate McClelland. For Charlton: Samuel Olive, Isaac Roberts, Ethan Soulsby, Murphy Fitzpatrick, James Fitzpatrick, Flynn Zagame.

Positions of Teams Goldacres North-Central Seniors

Teams Sea Lake-Nandaly . . . . Birchip-Watchem . . . . . Nullawil . . . . . . . . . . . . Donald . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wycheproof-Narraport . Wedderburn . . . . . . . . . Boort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charlton . . . . . . . . . . . . St Arnaud . . . . . . . . . . .

P 13 14 13 13 14 13 13 14 13

Teams Sea Lake-Nandaly . . . . Boort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nullawil . . . . . . . . . . . . Birchip-Watchem . . . . . Wycheproof-Narraport . Donald . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wedderburn . . . . . . . . . Charlton . . . . . . . . . . . . St Arnaud . . . . . . . . . . .

P 13 13 13 14 14 13 13 14 13

Pts 52 40 36 36 30 20 14 12 0

% 248.28 156.00 157.28 126.98 96.69 98.54 81.03 53.04 28.92

W 13 10 9 9 7 5 3 3 0

L 0 4 4 4 6 8 9 11 13

Haeuslers Reserves Pts 48 42 42 40 28 16 8 8 8

% 543.72 361.01 305.04 163.45 108.00 42.65 32.28 31.50 30.11

W 12 10 10 10 7 4 2 2 2

L 1 2 2 4 7 9 11 12 11

D 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0

B 2 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 2

For 1368 1326 1167 1059 906 1015 769 776 419

Ag 551 850 742 834 937 1030 949 1463 1449

D 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

B 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 2

For 1256 1213 1150 899 783 412 407 361 383

Ag 231 336 377 550 725 966 1261 1146 1272

Community Bank Charlton and District Under-17s

Teams St Arnaud . . . . . . . . . . . Boort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Birchip-Watchem . . . . . Sea Lake-Nandaly . . . . Wycheproof-Narraport . Charlton . . . . . . . . . . . . Donald . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nullawil . . . . . . . . . . . . Wedderburn . . . . . . . . .

P 13 13 14 13 14 14 13 13 13

Teams Sea Lake-Nandaly . . . . Donald . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charlton . . . . . . . . . . . . St Arnaud . . . . . . . . . . . Nullawil . . . . . . . . . . . . Birchip-Watchem . . . . . Wycheproof-Narraport . Wedderburn . . . . . . . . .

P 13 13 13 14 13 13 14 14 13

Pts 52 46 46 30 18 16 16 14 2

W 13 11 11 7 4 4 4 3 0

L 0 1 2 5 9 10 9 9 12

D 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1

B 2 2 1 2 1 1 2 2 2

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

B 2 2 2 1 2 2 1 1 2

Uniting Church Under-14s Pts 48 48 36 32 24 20 20 8 4

W 12 12 9 8 6 5 5 2 1

L 1 1 4 6 7 8 9 12 12

Tooleybuc Sporting Club Presidents’ Award

Voting for round 15: Donald: R. Young 3, S. Dunstan 2, J. Wall 1. St Arnaud: D. Gifford 3, M. Egan 2, H. Durward Birchip-Watchem: N. Rippon 3, M. Rippon 2, B. Edwards 1. Wedderburn: T. Campbell 3, J. Hargreaves 2, J. Rosengren 1. Nullawil: D. Smith 3, A. Casey 2, J Humphreys 1. Wycheproof-Narraport: R. Allan 3, D. McLennan 2, S. Allan 1. Sea Lake-Nandaly: R. O’Sullivan 3, T. Cox 2, T. McKenzie 1. Charlton: J. Taylor 3, H. Taylor 2, C. Fitzpatrick 1.

Saturday’s Leading Goal Kickers Seniors

Reserves

Sam Dunstan (Donald) 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Ben Edwards (Bir.-Watchem) 7 . . . . . . . .58 Sam Barnes (Wedderburn) 4 . . . . . . . . . .40 Billy McInnes (SLNT) 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Nathan Gordon (Bir.-Watchem) 4 . . . . . . .37 Nick Thompson (Charl) 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Adam Thomson (Nullawil) 0 . . . . . . . . . . .35 Tom Campbell (Wedderburn) 0 . . . . . . . .30 Gedd Hommelhoff (W-N) 0 . . . . . . . . . . .27 Daniel Castellano (Bir.-W) 1 . . . . . . . . . . .27 Will Simpson (SLNT) 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Billy Poulton (SLNT) 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Patrick O’Rourke (Boort) 0 . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Callum Goode (Bir.-Watchem) 3 . . . . . . .34 Ben Brennan (W-N) 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Sam Goldsmith (Nullawil) 0 . . . . . . . . . . .27 Gerald Riley (Wedderburn) 0 . . . . . . . . . .25 Jarrod Taylor (Nullawil) 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Matt Poyner (Nullawil) 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Nathan Wight (SLNT) 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Matthew Rice (Boort) 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Jak Goldsmith (Bir.-Watchem) 0 . . . . . . . .16

CHS Broadbent Club Championship

(Senior win 10 pts., Reserves 6, Under-17s 4, Under-14s 2) Sea Lake-Nandaly . . . . . . . . . . . . Birchip-Watchem . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nullawil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Donald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wycheproof-Narraport . . . . . . . . . St Arnaud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charlton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wedderburn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Snr. 10 10 10 0 10 0 0 0 0

Res. 6 6 6 0 6 0 0 0 0

U-17 4 4 4 0 0 0 4 0 0

U-14 2 2 2 0 2 0 0 0 0

Ttl. 256 218 177 166 142 137 80 74 66

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Charlton’s 4 days of golf GOLFERS in large numbers were treated to a feast of golf at Charlton’s Annual four day - Contributed Tournament. Entries were well up on the previous years numbers and some great scores were recorded on the pristine course with the many visitors voting it an outstanding success.

Friday 41 pair turned out for the Friday 4BBB with results as follows. Division 1 Winners: Robert Rosenow /Wayne Townsing 44

points on countback from Runners up Vince Grant/Don Denny also 44 points. Division 2 Winners: Jeff McL oughlan/Anthony Hargreaves 49 points Runners up Jamey Soulsby/Peter Whitmore 45 points. Nearest the pins:

2nd Clint Olive, 7th Tom Finlay, 14th John Kennedy. Jeff McLoughlan/Anthony Hargreaves were awarded the Tindley/Turner Shield for having the best score between Kew Vs Charlton pair with 49 points.

Men’s Day

Above: Charlton’s 4 ball winning pair Anthony Hargreaves (L) and Jeff McLoughlan (R) accepting Tindley/Turner shield from Richard Turner holding shield and Ian Tindley of Kew.

68 players entered the Saturday Men’s Day, results as follows. Division 1 winners: 30 holes scratch Andrew Kane 47-71=118 30 hole HCP Craig Burn 45 2/3-68=113 2/3 18 hole scratch Steve Valentine 77 on c/b Dan Hendy. 18 hole HCP Brian Ansty 69 12 hole scratch Stuart Tweedle 45 12 hole HCP Wayne Southwell 41 2/3 Division 2 winners: 30 hole scratch Wayne Townsing 54-88=142 30 hole HCP T. Verity 43 1/3-69=112 1/3

18 hole scratch John Headon 85 on c/b Ian Tindley 18 hole HCP Ian Tindley 69 12 hole scratch Benno Catherine 56 12 hole HCP Jamey Soulsby 45 1/3 Nearest the pins: 2nd John Headon, 7th Tim Kelly, 14th Owen Bailey Dr Geoff Wilson Trophy best net score Wayne Townsing 113 2/3 Kara Kara District Champion Andrew Kane 30 hole scratch 118.

Sunday Sunday Pinehurst attracted 22 pair. Winners: Anthony and Wendy Hargreaves 61 1/2 Runners up: Ian Jenkins/Eily Rosewall 62 2nd Runners up: Doug Meehan/Bronwyn Good 63 1/2 Nearest the pins: 2nd Rebecca Heenan, 7th Janice Boyle, 14th Wendy Laffin.

Above: Andrew Kane of Boort 30 hole scratch winner and Kara Kara Champion.

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