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The Greens facilitate Djaara communication on Teddington Reservoir WELCOME to country was carried out by Rebecca Philips from the Djaara/Dja Dja Wurrung people before a meeting between the Greens MP for Western Victoria region in the Upper House of the Victorian Parliament, Sarah Mansfield and those aiming to save the Upper Teddington Reservoir from being decommissioned. Sarah was greeted by a well-represented group of about 50 enthusiastic supporters of the community, wanting the reversal of the decommissioning decision by Parks Victoria. The meeting turned out to be a third party negotiation facilitated by Sarah Mansfield, because from the Djaara perspective Rebecca was here to hear the words from those that live here and have love for this country. “Water is life, and being country makes you care more for it and look after it. “We have moved around water so much so where do you draw the line. “I can’t say I am for removing any water here at all. “I want what’s best for country, for the people and can’t help the country without helping the people. Rebecca believes that because the reservoir was built 130 years ago so the cultural heritage has already been disturbed.

“Big cultural changes are worse for the country than what was done all those years ago. “In the past farmers and indigenous people have been pitted against each other, farmers have land but not us, I don’t see that as a good way forward. “We need to work together and talk about our common shared values. “Let’s not get this beautiful country torn up” Rebecca said. Rebecca made it clear that she spoke on her behalf only but made it known that she is prepared to push the opinion of the people present. She will take it to her family representatives although she cannot speak for all the mob. Several of those present spoke including Northern Grampians Councillor Ostarcevic saying that the community feels it is not being heard. “Parks Victoria has apologized for not

including the community before the decision was made but they are proceeding with the project to decommission.” Rebecca responded that she knows how the group feels. “Like an af terthought and just a tick the box which is how we [first nations people] have felt for over a hundred years.” The decision by Parks Victoria has been fought by not only the Stuart Mill community but from other residents who believe that the Teddington Reservoir has a significant place in the lives of local residents and all Australians appreciating the beauty and peace of the Upper Teddington Reservoir and the adjoining campground. Sarah Mansfield said that the community has not been bought along on this journey. “Then at the very least you deserve to be heard and have a say in what happens. “There are lots of ways we can put pressure on the

Above: (left to right) Danny Lloyd President Stuart Mill Water Board, Rebecca Philips, Sarah Mansfield Greens MP, Councilor Eddy Ostarcevic, and Hilary McAlister (Media Officer) inspect the empty Upper Teddington Reservoir. - SOURCE: Sheryn Lloyd. government to have your opinions heard.” “Keep writing, turn up at the door of your local member, write to the paper, use all the tools you have. “Get that loud speaker going and that is the tool you have to make your voice heard.”

The decision Parks Victoria made the decision to decommission the reservoir without any community consultation and held a public meeting after funds had been allocated to undertake the decommissioning

without conveying that decision to the meeting. Since the decision was known two public meetings have been held and a campaign event to garner support against the decommissioning decision. A petition of support has been conveyed by the Ripon Member of Parliament Martha Haylett to the Minister for the Environment, Ingrid Stitt, Since that time, no word has been received as to whether the decision has been reversed and according to Chris

Above: Greens MP Sarah Mansfield addresses the crowd. - SOURCE: Sheryn Lloyd. Corbell, the District Director of Parks Victoria, the planning for the project is going ahead.

Everyone was invited to walk through the smoke and pay their respects to country. • Cont. page 4.

Local farmers disrupt Albanese’s visit to Horsham LOCAL farmers angry at the lack of consultation about the VNI West Connector powerlines planned for this area disrupted a visit by the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to Horsham. Mr Albanese was opening a water park in Horsham on Thursday when the protest disrupted the visit and the prime minister was rushed to his car by Federal Police. It has been reported that protesters made offensive hand gestures towards the Prime Minister with some protesters calling out ‘Nick off with your powerlines’. Later Mr Albanese said that it was not clear what they were demonstrating about, but that there had and were

ongoing consultations with community. ABC reported Mr Albanese said people are always entitled to put forward their views but they should do it respectfully. Mr Billy Baldwin one of the protesting farmers said he believed the group stayed within the bounds of respectability. “We certainly cheered when he left, but I did not see any offensive hand gestures. • Continued page 6.

Local farmers disrupt the Prime Minister’s opening of a water park in Horsham. - SOURCE: Jason Barrett.

Editorial Do shonky tactics or secretive relationships define corruption Stand over tactics, shonky dealings, violent shootings and even more violent deaths, these are what we think of when we think of corruption. But this week everybody’s favourite Premier, or ex-NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian, was found guilty of corruption by the NSW watchdog the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC). People in the street were interviewed on a TV commercial station and all said how ‘she made a mistake, but I would still vote for her’. That is the power that Gladys Berejiklian had. Her persona made her watchable, believable, almost mother-like in her assurance. She worked diligently, we are told, for the State during COVID however, behind the scenes ‘our Gladys’ had a secret intimate relationship with the Member of Parliament for Wagga Wagga, Daryl Maguire, and she took steps, according to ICAC, to award government grants pushed by Maguire, based on a ‘desire on her part to maintain or advance’ the relationship. It seems that some sections of the public believe that it is OK to act corruptly ‘because of love’. But if we act corruptly no matter the reason, it is an abuse of entrusted power for private gain. Corruption erodes trust, weakens democracy, hampers economic development and further exacerbates inequality and poverty. Exposing corruption and holding the corrupt to account can only happen if we understand the way corruption works and the systems that enable it. If we look at the situation this way instead of being blinded by the motherly image of the ex-NSW Premier, then we can see the need Afor anti-corruption bodies, responsible for ‘preventing, detecting, exposing and remedying’ corruption, and maintaining proper integrity and transparency F in politics and the public service. Berejiklian did not declare her relationship with E Maguire, so conflict of interest was not an issue publicly. It brings to mind that all one has to do in public life is not declare any conflict of interest that would remove you from making decisions that affect those relationships. So many issues remain. If a State Premier can be deficient in declaring a conflict of interest soCtoo can many others and therefore it is the strength of organizations such as ICAC to bring into focus C issues of corruption. Even though the result of ICAC’s investigation was years in the making, in the end a ‘beloved Premier failed the people’ and in the end it shows just how much we need organizations such as ICAC. In the end it is our trust in Government, in all three levels of government, our trust in the rule of law and your freedom that is at stake. At the heart of this principle therefore is to fight corruption and for this we must embrace transparency. Codes of conduct that includes conflicts of interest are insufficient to protect democracy. Transparency is all about knowing who, why, what, how and how much. It means shedding light on formal and informal rules, plans, processes and actions. Transparency helps us, the public, hold all power to account for the common good. Seeking and receiving information is a human right that can act as a safeguard against corruption, and increase trust in decision makers and public institutions. However, transparency is not only D making information available, but ensuring about it can be easily accessed, understood and used by citizens. Transparency will encourage working together and this in turn provides a check for government officials whereby they work for the common good. North Central News is published weekly by Peter Marland, 3279 Charlton/St. Arnaud Road, Slaty Creek for NCNews Pty. Ltd., 18 Napier Street, St. Arnaud. A.C.N. 146 461 903. Printed by Western District Newspaper P/L, Camperdown Vic. Registered by Australia Post Publication No. VAC 4217 - Recommended and maximum selling price only.

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Setting the record straight – the State Budget Dear Editor, One thing I’ve noticed about this state government – they are masters of spin. The state budget has been a shocker for regional and rural Victoria.

Debt and Deficit It’s easy to blame debt and deficit on Covid19. The truth of the matter is that debt was already out of control well before Covid19 hit us, and it’s getting much worse. The Government are not paying debt back. Currently, state debt is at a whopping $135.4Bn, projected to be $171.4Bn by 2027. Interest repayments are currently $10mil per day, projected to increase to $22mil per day by 2027. This state is almost Qld bankrupt, and the 4217 government morally bankrupt if they try telling you 1 800 652 284 any different.

Roads Dan Andrews and his Labor mates love to blame the floods for our poor roads. I canWhillier tell you, they Ted were crumbling long before the floods. Roads maintenance Matt Trickey across Victoria has been cut, and it now sits at a paltry $770mil. Much of this won’t be spent in regional Victoria, and a large portion of this funding isn’t actually spent on road repair – it’s spent on wire rope barriers. Roads funding is a fraction of what’s actually needed.

Cost of living relief Dan Andrews and his mates tax you from one hand, and give you your own money back in another. This time they’ve called it the “power saving bonus”. The Government are making you go online, input all your information, then pay bureaucrats in Melbourne to give you your money back. Here’s a hot tip – Why doesn’t the government just reduces taxes?

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Interest rates are going up, the costs of electricity is soaring. How is anyone supposed to survive? Infrastructure cost blowouts Over $30bn has been wasted on infrastructure cost blowout by Labor. It’s an absolute disgrace. Most of these projects, such as the Suburban Rail Loop, are in Melbourne – no country people benefit. Even the Melbourne airport rail link had to be cancelled. It’s a concerning trend of waste and mismanagement.

pensation or care for any land holders and affected communities. The Labor Party have made a political calculation that they can afford to lose a few votes in the country and gain inner city green voters in Melbourne. They have bulldozed the VNI West project through, their treatment has been harsh and ill-considered.

Health Health has had a sledgehammer taken to it, with over $1bn ripped from the state health budget. Qld I hope nobody Aneeds elective 4217 surgery soon because the 652 284 waiting 1 800 list has F ballooned to 78,909. EThis has tripled since the Coalition lef t government in 2014.

VNI West The Government continues to push ahead with the cruel VNI West project, lobbing transmission lines across the countryside. There has been no money allocated in the state budget for support services, com-

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Education School standards in literacy and numeracy continue to slip, all the while the L abor Government attacks independent schools through their “Schools Tax”, which removes payroll exemptions from a number of educational institutions. This, from the party that’s supposed to care about education. Many rural schools are crumbling with a lack of resources, quality facilities and are finding it hard to attract and retain staff. Joe McCracken MP Liberal Member for Western Victoria Region

How bad can it get? Dear Editor, Victorians cannot afford life under Labor and it only gets worse from July 1. Since 2014, Premier Daniel Andrews and Deputy Premier Jacinta Allan have hit Victorians with 49 new or increased taxes. In the new financial year, they will continue to slam you with more increases. The cost of living will rise further, with expenses such as paying rent top of mind for many Victorians. Rents have swollen by 30 per cent since 2020, and Labor’s decision to again impose higher taxes and charges on property owners is putting more renters under more financial stress. At the supermarket, the impact is obvious. Families, on average, are being forced to spend $1565 more on groceries this year than last. According to Foodbank Victoria, the demand for their services and resources currently outstrips the demand during flooding, bushfires, and the

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pandemic. “This is the worst I’ve seen it in 15 years,” Foodbank Victoria’s chief executive David McNamara said recently. Foodbank’s school breakfast program was increased by 40 per cent across the past year, with 2.4 million extra meals delivered to students in need. Labor has ignored calls from industry experts for a sensible transition to renewables. Instead of listening to advice, Labor’s leaders locked up gas reser ves, leaving Victorians without a transition energy source, and they succumbed to the Greens to prematurely shut down coal power generation. As a result, hardworking Victorians are paying skyrocketing power bills that will go up by a further 25 per cent after 1 July. Public transport expenses will be growing by 8.7 per cent, with L abor slyly increasing a day pass to $10 – with another rise scheduled for six months’ time. It’s a sad time for drivers, too, with car registrations increasing another $12.50 and licence renewals increasing by $3.40 a year. And don’t forget Labor is cutting 4000 people from the public service, but hardworking Victorians are paying more tax to service Labor’s highly paid fat cats. Labor continues to push more responsibility and shift more costs onto local councils to prop up a broken state budget, leading to increased council rates of up to 3.5 per cent. The Nationals were successful in implementing a parliamentary review into Labor’s cost shifting onto local councils in a crucial step to bring rates down and ensure Victorians get value for money. However, Victorians are being punished by Labors incompetence right now and, based on Anglicare Australia statistics, single parents fall $180 short every week and a family of four only has $73 left after paying essential weekly expenses. With taxes and charges continuing to soar, it is obvious why Victorians can no longer afford life under Labor. Peter Walsh MP Leader of The Nationals

Above: Community Bank is celebrating it’s 25 year anniversary with $250,000 grant program.

Community Bank launches $250,000 Community Grant Program COMMUNITY Bank Avoca, Maryborough and St. Arnaud has announced the launch of a $250,000 Community Grant Program as part of its upcoming 25th-anniversary. 2024 will be the Community Bank’s 25th year and this milestone anniversary offers an opportunity to give back to the community that has contributed to its growth. The $250,000 Community Grant Program represents the Community Bank’s commitment to making a meaningful difference and creating a brighter future for all. Applicants will need to demonstrate their alignment with the Community Bank’s 5 Key Impact Pillars: 1. Leadership Investing in people, leadership and resilience

2. Opportunity and Innovation Encouraging innovation and creation 3. Wellbeing Nurturing our community’s wellbeing and resilience 4. Collaborate and Connect - Working to establish, maintain and support partnerships and collaboration, for collective benefit and to build our

community capacity 5. Liveability Improving and sustaining our region. "Our 25th anniversary is a momentous occasion for Community Bank Avoca, Maryborough and St. Arnaud, and we want to celebrate it by expressing our heartfelt gratitude to our customers who have been with us every step of the way," said Joel Condon, Community Bank Avoca, Maryborough and St. Arnaud Branch Manager. "We owe our success to the support of our loyal customers, and this grant program is our way of giving back to the

communities that have played a crucial role in our journey." Applications for the $250,000 Community Grant Program will open on Monday 3rd July and close on Friday 15th September. Interested community groups can find more

information, including eligibility criteria and the application process, on the Community Bank Avoca, Maryborough and St. Arnaud Fa c e b o o k p a g e o r https://communitybankavocamaryboroug h.smartygrants.com.au

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AFTER reuniting with Gwen Stacey, it is then that Miles, Brooklyn’s full-time friendly neighbourhood SpiderMan, is catapulted across the Multiverse where he encounters a team of Spider-People charged with protecting its very existence. However, when the Spider-People heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles finds himself pitted against the other Spiders. Miles must soon redefine what it means to be a hero so he can save the people he loves most. This extraordinary case of actors include Hailee Steinfeld, Oscar Isaac, Shameik Moore, Karan Soni together with the animated characters of this superbly presented movie, are sure to entertain young and old alike. The Spider-Man movie will be screened as a matinee on Wednesday 5th July at 2pm and Sunday 9th July at 2pm.

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The Shire Cafe opens to warm up your days DANA Decker has spent many years in the catering business but this week has taken over at ‘THE SHIRE CAFE’ from what used to be the Country Delights. Dana says that although she has had plenty of catering experience it is a little different running a

retail café. “I am lucky however, as I have the previous staff and also my daughter who was

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with Sarah [previous owner]. “I am very grateful for the support we have received from the local community who have embraced the business and also to Sarah. “After all she built up the business and we have been able to come in and put our own touch on it”. The café will be open from 6am to 3pm Monday to Friday, 8am

Parks Victoria last week, issued a press release on the planned work saying the reservoir was an ‘ageing structure’. Parks Victoria stated that potential long-term safety risks posed by ageing infrastructure and ongoing maintenance costs, have led Parks Victoria to explore options to decommission the Upper Teddington Reservoir at Kara Kara National Park. An Engineer’s assessment in 2020 determined that the reservoir infrastructure could pose a significant future flooding risk to the nearby Stuart Mill community if not decommissioned. The Stuart Mill Water Board says that

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the risk of flooding to the Stuart Mill community will still exist without the reservoir as the water has to go somewhere when it rains. Parks Victoria District Manager Suzanne Hughes said that the safety of all park visitors is paramount to Parks Victoria. “To keep Kara Kara National Park safe for the whole community, we’re investigating options to decommission the ageing Upper Teddington Reservoir. “We understand the future of the reservoir is important to the community and we’ll be speaking with locals and park visitors about the project. Options are now being considered for its decommissioning, include partially removing or fully removing the dam structure. To inform the decision, Parks Victoria is currently undertaking detailed planning, environmental, heritage, cultural heritage, hydrological and geotechnical assessments. The information gathered from these assessments will also be shared with local communities and people who currently enjoy visiting the Reservoir. Parks Victoria is also working closely with Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation (DJAARA) who are leading the planning for nearby campground upgrades which will continue to provide recreational and wellbeing benefits to both the local community and visitors. The decommissioning of Upper Teddington Reservoir

is a complex project and is expected to take around three years to complete. Members of the Stuart Mill and the surrounding communities will continue to fight to have the decision reversed, claiming that Parks Victoria did not abide by State Government guidelines on public consultation.

Northern Grampians Council moves for Ministerial intervention At its meeting on Monday the Northern Grampians Shire Council unanimously moved to request the Minister for the Environment Ingrid Stitt to stop Parks Victoria’s process to decommission and restart the conversation to consult with all stakeholders to gain a full and complete picture of what action if any should be taken over the Upper Teddington Reservoir.

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Local farmers disrupt St. Arnaud Physio Centre a finalist at the Victorian Rural Health Awards 2023 Albanese’s visit to Horsham • From page 1.

HEALTH professionals in rural communities of Victoria receive state-wide recognition for their outstanding contributions to healthcare and this year St. Arnaud scored finalists in two categories. Monique Tillig in the Rising Star Category and the St. Arnaud Physiotherapy Centre team in the Rural Health Team category. Rural health professionals and their communities attended last week’s Victoriawide Awards event to award winners in eleven categories of the 2023 Victorian Rural Health Awards. The Outstanding Contribution by a Rising Star Award winner was Dr Tanya John, Medical Intern, Grampians Health, Ballarat The event was hosted by the Rural Workforce Agency Victoria (RWAV) with support from the Victorian Department of Health and hosted by Angie Hilton, The Rural Workforce Agency Victoria (RWAV) congratulated the Winners and Finalists of the 2023 Victorian Rural Health Awards which enables peers, teams, and patients to honour the whole spectrum of excellence in healthcare. This includes doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, Aboriginal health workers, and practice managers working across Victoria's regional and rural communities. The awards also acknowledge General Practitioners who have contributed 35+ years of service. The Rising Star Award celebrates the future of rural healthcare. Each year the Rural Health Awards recognises a junior health professional who has shown a true passion for rural health and is intent on dedicating their career to rural communities. The Outstanding Contribution to Rural Allied Health award

“We are not giving up and you do what you have to do to bring attention to the cause”. “We want an inquiry [into the project]” Mr Baldwin said. A large police presence stopped the protesters from speaking directly with Mr Albanese.

recognises an allied health professional who has shown professional and personal commitment to regional and rural communities, and has gone above the expectations of their role to provide services to the community.

There are more protests planned, including in Melbourne. Known as VNI West, it is a proposed new 500 kV double circuit transmission line connecting high voltage electricity grids in New South Wales and Victoria. It promises to

increase in the capacity to share electricity between NSW and Victoria and improve the reliability and security of electricity supply in both states. But some locals are opposing the project which they say will run through their properties.

Right: Monique Tillig a finalist in the Rising Star category. PHOTO: Facebook Below: St. Arnaud Pysio Centre , finalist in the Rural Health team c a t e g o r y. P H O T O : Facebook

St. Arnaud 60 Years Ago: July 1923 Engagements Anne-Marie Cruishank and Peter Boyle. Barbara Lorraine Dunstan and Kenneth Robert Allen. Janet Margaret Nixon and Geoffrey Robert Postlethwaite. Joan Sandra McLennan and John J Turnbull. Sandra Ethel Jennings and Ronald Graeme Summerhayes.

by Heather Pritchard Ian and Joan White nee McDonald a daughter Anne Maree. Colin and Maurine Wrigley nee Douglas a son Ian Colin. Stan and Betty Hicks a daughter Andrea Elizabeth.

Above: Protesters against the VNI West powerlines disrupt the visit by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to Horsham. PHOTO: Jason Barrett Below: MP for Mallee, Dr Anne Webster places herself firmly in the centre of the protesters. - PHOTO: Jason Barrett

21st Birthday Kevin Burke.

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Wedding Ly n e t t e H a r t y a n d A l l a n Arbuckle. Gloria Hopcraft and Graham Lee.

Births Lyle and Esma Robinson nee Romey a daughter Vikki Leanne. Alan and Val Bowd nee Watkins a son Alan John. Bill and June Schultz nee Runge a son Vaughin Irvin.

Mrs Amelia McIntyre. William H Proctor age 83. Christopher Jon Hendy age 3. Ernest Edward Wainwright age 81. Les Groves age 48. Henry Bray. Ted [Edmund] Kershaw age 62. Ivan James O’Brien. Frederick Male age 87. Joyce Marie Matthews age 38. Ruben Wright age 82. Edith Bray age 84. Robert Bibby age 82.

Celebrating 90 years with more than that in descendants

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Celebrating her 90th Birthday was Valerie (Val) Hines with 5 generations last weekend at the St. Arnaud Town Hall Right: Val and great granddaughter Hailey Pickthall.

Charlton 100 Years Ago: 29th June - 4th July 1923 New business Miss A. M. Serpell wishes to notify the public that she is prepared to serve tea, coffee, or cocoa at all hours, and suppers after amusements, and makes a speciality of meat pies on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Coursing Club The hares within the plumpton are fine in physique and few in number. They are the admiration of those who catch glimpses of them but the pity is they are so few in number. This is not the fault of the coursing club members, who for weeks past have been out in all weathers, in heat, dust, cold, and mud, and have given of their time in their quest. Over 50 hares were obtained on these occasions. It was with feelings of dismay that members on their visit last week could only round up a meagre dozen and they set to work to find out the reason. To put it shortly, there were three big holes in the netting; the holes had been made from the inside. The inference was that they had been made by dogs. It was thought likely that these dogs had followed persons seeking mushrooms.

Obituary The numerous friends of Mr William Peter and family, of Glenloth Estate, will be grieved to hear of the sudden death, in London, of his wife, who left in February last on a visit to England, to be near her son, at Oxford University. The late Mrs Peter was a most popular and highly esteemed and respected lady, taking a prominent part in all local charities, and was an energetic supporter of the Fort Cameron Presbyterian Church. Having been born in Scotland, her wish to be buried in her native land was complied with. Sincerest sympathy is extended to her bereaved husband and to her two daughters in Victoria.

Cretonne Ball At the ball held in the Victoria Hall Miss Giles was awarded first prize for the prettiest cretonne frock, which was in tones of brown and scarlet, slightly trimmed and bound with scarlet sateen. Miss Simmins and

Miss Chalmers carried off the prize for the best matched couple. Their frocks were of cretonne, with a blue ground over which trailed a bold pattern of many colored convolvulus, among which pink predominated. Neck and cuff frills and pom-poms of pink sateen finished off these pretty costumes.

Golf Matches played in June – Ladies’ Doubles, 12 holes Miss Ruse and Miss O’Donnell. The President’s (Mrs P. Spain) team v the Secretar y’s (Miss Frahm) team resulted in a win for the latter team by 23 aces to 4. Medal match, 12 holes Miss Wood. A singles match will be played over 12 holes, for trophies presented by the President, who will also entertain the players and guests at afternoon tea in the Clubhouse.

and declared themselves triers from bell to knell. Pats on the Back: Fitzpatrick – Charlton’s best. Jock Windsor – a saver of goals. Paddy Hogan close up. Pompanelli cool and systematic. Ben no dullard at kicking (3 goals). Frank Bennett made up the balance. Credit due to Dew. Mulquiny marred many a Wycheproof attack. H. Soding, C. Burton, F. Edwards, Greening and Travaglia all contributed to the point that won the victory.

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Popular Bandsmen The Brass Band fellowship assembled in the practice room to say good-bye to Bandsmen Mr M. A . Fox and Arthur Cooper. The band had bad fortune in losing their cornet player and conductor at the same time. Mr Fox had been a member of the band for between 14 and 15 years. Mr Fox was present-

Above: 1920 Football team. (Left to right) Back: R. Edwards, H. Procter, Ned Mulquiny, Wilkinson, Alf Clark, Ben Dullard, G. Greening, J. J. Arundell, Centre row: Turner, F. Edwards, Jock Windsor, Pinky Stewart, xxx, Vin Dew, Hal Soding. Front row: Bunny Wilmot, Wiz Arundell, Bill Soding, F. Dalton, T. Travaglia ed with a travelling rug and suitcase, in appreciation of the fine work done by him. He had been always

upright, straightforward and honorable in his dealings. Mr Cooper, during the period that he had

been in charge as bandmaster, had worked wonders. (Information from East Charlton Tribune)

C.H.E.S (Charlton Higher Elementary School) The pupils of our school went for a geography excursion along the banks of the Avoca River. Mr Greening, our instructor, showed us many interesting things. There are some features in the river that illustrate some of the most wonderful miniature formations in a river. We journeyed further along, passing through “The Homestead” property. In this property there was once a cemetery, used by the pioneers, who settled there about the year 1864, but it was shifted owing to the river overflowing its banks and thus flooding the land. We then spent about half an hour’s recreation, when we played basketball and many other games.

Football Charlton, undismayed by the weather, journeyed to Wycheproof with every desire to win, and even up with their rivals. In this they succeeded by the narrow margin of one point, secure by a very close and hard-fought game, the actual result being 39 to 38. The ground was sticky after the rain, but playable. Both sides entered in to the contest with determination,

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VNI West releases details of compensation process for landholders TRANSMISSION Company Victoria (TCV) is pushing ahead with the powerline project and has published a 'Landholder Guide' providing sought-after information on key topics such as land access and compensation for the VNI West transmission project. The guide outlines TCV’s principles and processes for landholder engagement to progress the project towards a final route, including negotiating access for environmental field studies. TCV will start contacting landholders in coming weeks, appointing a Landholder Liaison for each property owner or farmer in the study corridor as their main point of contact with the project. TCV spokesperson, Nicola Falcon, said they understand that planning this critical infrastructure is a drawn-out and stressful process for many, and they are seeking to undertake the necessary assessments and reduce uncertainty by finalising and publishing a narroweddown 500m to 1km corridor as quickly as possible. “TCV is committed to treating all landholders with respect and decency, and to ensure that all proper-

ty owners and farmers are fairly recognised and compensated where transmission is required to be located on their land. “On-the-ground engagement with landholders is an important part of the process as we seek to minimise the impacts of transmission to agriculture and farming activity. “Farmers and landholders will be able to sit down with their Landholder Liaison to help TCV build its understanding of how the land is used today, to discuss how to minimise landuse impacts through design, and appropriate compensation. “This will include liaising with landholders where access may be required for field work such as environmental sur veys or geotechnical investigations,” she said. TCV will request consent to access private property and a L and Access Agreement will be negotiated with the

landholder detailing the agreed conditions including specific local biosecurity requirements. The landholder will receive a payment of $10,000 for participating in the sur vey access process, on signing the agreement. The L andholder Guide provides important detail on this and other payments and compensation relating to the project.

tion to the Victorian Government’s announced commitment to pay landholders who host transmission $200,000 per kilometre over 25 years.

Refining the corridor TCV is progres-

sively refining the transmission corridor using information provided by individual landholders, Traditional Owners and community members along with technical, planning, environmental and engineering data. While an indicative

route will be released by TCV in Spring, the final easement for the transmission will not be known for some time, pending the outcome of comprehensive environmental assessments and approvals which will commence this year and

continue for 12-18 months. Project construction is scheduled to commence in 2026. The VNI West Landholder Guide is available on the TCV website at www.transmissionvic toria. com.au/landholders.

Compensation details Compensation for the transmission easement will be determined by TCV on a case-by-case basis considering the impact to land and operations. At a minimum, compensation will include: • Loss in market value of the property as a result of the easement, • Loss suffered to farming operations as a result of the easement, and • Payment for reasonable costs incurred for independent professional advice (for example, legal or valuation advice). Compensation by TCV will be in addi-

Car run to Moonambel for lunch Above and Right: North Central Vintage Car Club, and Buloke Collectable Vehicles Club met at the Apex Service Station on Sunday 25th June for a combined run to Moonambel for lunch at the hotel and a wine tasting at Summerfields winery in their classic cars.

Spider Man: Across the Spider-Verse Week ending Wednesday 28 June 2023

— By Glendon Hancock

THE Australian wool market has finished the 2022/23 season weakly, recording overall losses for the last two months, eight consecutive selling series. The total amount offered this season finished marginally higher than the last. There were 1,876,638 bales put through the auction system, 14,716 bales more than the previous season, an increase of 0.8%. Most of this week’s losses were recorded on the first day. In the East the Individual Micron Price Guides (MPGs) for merino fleece 20.0 micron and finer fell by between 8 and 51 cents. In the West, where the losses of the previous series were still to be realised, the falls were larger. The Fremantle fleece MPGs dropped by between 45 and 86 cents. The AWEX Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) lost 11 cents for the day. The second selling day

the market steadied, with smaller price movements recorded. In the East the MPG merino fleece movements ranged between plus 3 and minus 14 cents. The EMI dropped another 2 cents. Worth noting, Fremantle selling last finished strongly. The Western merino fleece MPGs added between 5 and 19 cents. The EMI closed the season at 1,126 cents. The EMI has fallen by 304 cents for the season, a drop of 21.3%. In US dollar terms the EMI closed at 748 US cents, a seasonal fall of 239 US cents, a 24.2% reduction. The total dollar amount of wool sold in the 2022/23 season was 2,417 million dollars, this was 173 million less

National Offering Centre North South West Total

Week 52 52 52

Days Offering 27, 28 June 12,103 27, 28 June 23,093 27, 28 June 8,148 43,344

Future Offerings Week

4, 5 July

Source - AWEX

42,878

than the 2021/22 season. Next week marks the start of the 2023/24 season. It is the first opportunity for those wishing to sell in the new financial year, making it traditionally one of the larger sales of the year. This year’s poor market conditions have discouraged many from the market, pushing the quantity lower than normal. Currently, there is expected to be 42,878 bales on offer.

Melbourne 1094M -7 16.5 1985 -25 17 1842 -19 17.5 1697 -20 18 1608 -29 18.5 1462 -27 19 1402 -19 19.5 1362 -6 20 1333 -8 21 1247 +5 22 23 24 25 26 520n +9 28 318 +3 30 285 -3 32 247n +2 MC 708 -8 Ind.

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BUCKLE in for an action-packed adventure as the highly anticipated Spider Man sequel, ‘Spider Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ flies across the big screen at the Rex this weekend. The much-lauded animation has drawn considerable praise from critics and audiences alike for it’s highly vibrant colour, (“It’s cliché to call every frame a painting, but it’s difficult to not just sit in awe at any moment”- Carson Burtondigitaltrends) and ground-breaking visuals. Creating a highly unique comic-book style of imagery, which continues to change with every shot, each character comes com-

plete with their own visual style. The other advantage of the ‘Spider-Verse’ is that it is a self-contained story which doesn’t need to rely on its’ predecessor‘Into The Spider-Verse’ - for traction. ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ once again follows Miles Morales (Shameik Moore), a teenager in New York City who likes to sling webs in his free time. Miles has been his universe’s one and

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only Spider-Man for over a year, and he’s honed his Spidey skills significantly more than when audiences last saw him in 2018. Now, Miles is thrust into the reality of Spider-Man; how can he save everyone without losing himself? When his multiversal friend and fellow Spider-person Gwen Stacy returns to Miles’ Earth on a mission, the entire multiverse is at risk of deteriorating. And it’s all because of Miles” (Carson Burton digitaltrends) As the first of a twopart saga, the story will continue with the ‘Beyond the SpiderVerse’, scheduled for 2024. With audience commentar y has been overwhelmingly in awe of the art style and the capacity to push the boundaries of animation, this is one school holiday movie you won’t want to miss.

A Rex Reminder: We love that you enjoy the experience of coming along to The Rex, and we want

- Contributed everyone to know their visit will live up to expectations. We encourage our younger patrons to also have a great time, but to be respectful of others in the cinema, so that disruptions don’t undermine the outing for everyone. We also ask that all patrons be respectful of the Rex surrounds, and please use the bins provided to discard unwanted pop-corn, drinks and lollies. ‘Spider Man-Across the Spider-Verse’ PG (Mild science fiction themes, animated violence and coarse language) 140 mins. Screens on Saturday 8th July at 8pm, Sunday 9th July at 2pm and Tuesday 11th July at 8pm.

SUDOKU SOLUTION 8 5 2 4 1 6 3 9 7 6 7 9 8 2 3 1 4 5 3 4 1 7 5 9 8 2 6 5 3 7 6 4 1 9 8 2 4 1 6 9 8 2 5 7 3 9 2 8 3 7 5 6 1 4 2 8 3 1 6 4 7 5 9 1 6 4 5 9 7 2 3 8 7 9 5 2 3 8 4 6 1

St. Arnaud 100 Years Ago: 29th June – 5th July 1923 Bray’s Market Bray Bros will now conduct regular Saturday auctions in their renovated market place, which was inaugurated by their late father in St. Arnaud over 50 years ago. The area includes a spacious yard and ample stabling, which will be free to the public. Sales commence at ¼ past 1 o’clock. John Moss purchased the first item as he did years ago when William Bray opened the first market and Bray Bros presented him with a new hat to mark the occasion.

Telephone lines Telephone linesmen are laying down extra cables in St. Arnaud making provision for 52 new subscribers. The present wires in Napier St will be removed and a cable service substituted.

Music exams At the examination of the London College of Music held at Sale, Miss Doris Kelsey obtained the highest marks of 97 % in the Commonwealth for LLCM and was awarded a gold medal. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs J Kelsey of St. Arnaud. Miss Dora Lewis, who is a pupil of Miss C S Sharpe of St. Arnaud, passed the senior division.

Nurses exams Successful candidates at the examinations of the Royal Victorian Trained Nurses Association were – Misses M F Lindsay, E M Marshall, and M Smale all of the St. Arnaud Hospital and M McRae and V Coles formerly of St. Arnaud.

Death Mr John Torney of Carapooee West died on 28th June age 89 years, leaving a widow, Mary and six children. He was born in Ireland and came to Australia as a young boy and was buried privately in the St. Arnaud cemetery.

Football Last week Watchem 13-7 defeated St. Arnaud 2-6. Seven St. Arnaud players were unavoidably absent, but Millgate, Hobby and Wyatt played well. Best players for

Watchem were Fielding, Lowry and Hogan. This week St. Arnaud played Birchip; the scores being, ¼ time St. Arnaud 1-8 Birchip 1-1, ½ time St. Arnaud 3-17, Birchip 1-1, ¾ time St. Arnaud 6-26, Birchip 22, last ¼ St. Arnaud 9-35, Birchip 5-3. Best players for St. Arnaud Goltz and Cadzow and for Birchip McIliney and Pye. The Birchip players, who were mostly juniors, came by ordinary train with few supporters, arriving late at ¼ past 3 and play didn’t commence unto ¼ to 4. Public attendance was down possibly due to the admission charge considered too excessive at gents 1/6 and ladies 1/-

Wandering Stock Finds issued to Mrs Secombe 4 cows, W Secombe Jnr 3 cows, Mrs Kew Ming a cow and calf, Mr P Aber 2 cows. The Football Club

by Heather Pritchard complained to the Borough Council that cattle grazing in King George Park are rendering the ground difficult to play football.

Sales F Appleby of Canterbury St - a horse and a hooded buggy in splendid order- cheap. J Kelsey – 4 draught horses. W Voss of Stuart Mill – single seated buggy and a pair of ponies, as he has bought a motor car. William Marchment – double seated Ford motor car and furniture. A Scilini wants to buy a second hand oil engine.

Weather Total rain for June 529 points, making a total of 9 inches so far this year. In June last year there was only 119 points. During the last few days there has been 66 points and it is expected July will be very wet.

Loddon Shire appoints providers for in-home aged care NEW providers have been appointed for in-home aged care services across Loddon Shire. The new providers are: • Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP): Intereach, Inglewood & Districts Health Service and Boort District Health. • Home and Community Care – Program for Younger People (under 65) Inglewood & Districts Health Service including assessments • Veterans Home Care (Department of Veterans Affairs): Intereach • Regional Assessment Service (RAS) – Commonwealth Assessment: Bendigo Health “The appointment of these providers ensures that a smooth transition of these services from Council remains on track for handover from 1st July,” Council’s Director Community Wellbeing Wendy Gladman said. “Council will further provide ongoing transition support to the community with the recent appointment of an Aged Care Navigation Coordinator.

“Additionally, most of the current Council staff will be transitioning over to these new providers – ensuring as much consistency for clients as possible,” Mrs Gladman added. Council will continue to support Senior Citizens Clubs at Inglewood, Tarnagulla, East Loddon, Boort, P yramid Hill and Wedderburn. “Council remains committed to working closely with the new providers and the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments to ensure the transition continues to be as seamless as possible for clients,” Mrs Gladman added. “Council is committed to providing whatever support we can to both staff and clients during this period as clients transition to new ser vice providers.” Community members who would like more information regarding the transition of their aged care service can contact Council’s Aged Care Navigator Lisa Dunn on (03) 5494 1200.

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EMPLOYMENT WANTED Part-time TAXI DRIVER Must be in St. Arnaud Township IMMEDIATE START AVAILABLE

Phone Shane 0419 576 010

Job Opportunities Birchip • Enrolled Nurse Charlton • Food and Domestic Service Assistant • Registered Nurse • Enrolled Nurse Donald • Associate Nurse Unit Manager St Arnaud • Food and Domestic Service Assistant • Chef • Enrolled Nurse • Registered Nurse • Associate Nurse Unit Manager

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

POSITIONS VACANT Senior Building Inspector Permanent full time Stawell - flexible work arrangements Community Resilience Project Officer Temporary full time (12 months) Stawell - flexible work arrangements Quality Early Childhood Educator Permanent part time, 27 hours per week St Arnaud - on site Capital Works Delivery Officer Temporary full time (12 months) Stawell - on site Applications close 11.59am Monday 10 July Maintenance Employee/Plant Operator Permanent full time, 9-day fortnight St Arnaud - on site Domestic or Direct Care Worker Casual - St. Arnaud $29-$30 /hr + casual loading Applications close 11.59am Monday 17 July For further details and to apply, visit www.ngshire.vic.gov.au/careers BRENT MCALISTER CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Administration Officer •Leading Agribusiness based in St. Arnaud •Permanent full-time position

PUBLIC NOTICE

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.

Uncle Bob’s

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 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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Topics for discussion: • eBale Digital Traceability System • It includes wool packs that have a unique (matching) QR code and RFID microchip known as eBale packs • VFF Update • WRL/VNI Transmission and Turbines update RSVP to: Colin Coates: 0427 693 329, Barry Batters: 0418 567 674.

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The St Arnaud Library has new opening hours, with the library to remain open all day Tuesday and Thursdays! A trial will begin on Tuesday 11 July and remain in place until Daylight Savings begin on Sunday 1 October. Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

10am - 5pm 1pm - 5pm 10am - 5pm 1pm - 5pm 10am - 12pm

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DEATH

FUNERAL

Two wins for the Tormeys

McFARLANE COLLISON (Sharpe) A service to celebrate - Myra the life of Mr. Terrence Passed away peacefully and then won at Melton Swain trained “LavenWHEN former Mildura pacer “Rockets Mate” Inside running McFarlane will be held at Respect Coates aboard the D. Aitken der Dolly” at Maryborby Archie won the last race at Shepparton on Tuesday it at the Kell Funerals Hostel, St. Arnaud on trained “Letsrocklet- ough on Friday. Chapel (cnr Napier and 30th June 2023, Aged made two wins in 3 days for the trainer/driver The sometimes ersroll”. Mill Sts) St Arnaud on 99 years. Loved and combination of John and Ellen Tormey. That win was Ryan’s ratic 4yo mare has now WEDNESDAY JULY loving wife of Laurie Their other winner Blake had a memorable 53rd for this season and won 3 races this season. 12th at 10.00 am. (dec). Cherished was the former NSW day at Horsham on There are no Melton the overall prize money mother of John (dec), KELL FUNERALS pacer “Terroroan” who Monday when he won earned by his drives meetings on the next Lauris and Brendan ST ARNAUD was successful at race 3 with “Straight the winners list since since he started race two Saturdays with this (McIntyre), Peter (dec) NFDA EST: 1860 Up” ($71) and then took November 2022. Kilmore on Sunday. driving in 2018 now ex- week’s main meeting and Michele. Loving and 5495 1043 Monday’s double ceeds $2 million. The 7yo has now out race 8 with “Tic devoted Grandmother being held at Bendigo was the start of a good of Dan and Jane won 3 races since Tact” ($7). Celebrations went and on Sunday there IN MEMORIAM (McIntyre); Jayne and Both pacers were week for Ryan who well into the night in will be a number of joining the Tormey Tim (Kearney); Matt driven by Ryan Sander- drove another treble at Millett Street after the local horses engaged at stable. 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ARNAUD OPEN TIMES FOR Media 8 9.30am ‘You were simply People 24th JULY to 21st AUGUST 2023 Inclusive G. 10 Pearse the best’. 9 STUART MILL 14 15 During this time we will be open: 11 12 13 16 11.00am On Thursdays for X-Rays only 9am to 5pm 19 July 6th July 9th CURPHEY (Robertson) 17 G. Pearse 18 553 3200 - Val (Hilda) Schantelle Wild On Fridays for both X-Rays and Ultrasounds Helen Bartlett PARISH OFFICE 23 22 21 20 0 652 284 31-12-35 Chris & Rob Batters 5553 3201 - 02-07-23 July 7th 9am to 5pm Wendy Gifford 25 27 26 Loved wife of 24Daniel Pastorial Co-ordinators Brooke McIntyre Dianne Medlyn Closed on Tuesdays Curphey (Dec) and Enquiries 5495 29 28 30 6223 31 edia.com.au Ethan McIntyre Mother of Phillip. July 10th (Re-opening Tuesday, 22nd August 2023) 34 32 33 35 ANGLICAN PARISH Treasured Grandmother a.com.au July 8th Terry Baldwin Phone: 5477 2241 for appointments. OF ST. 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ARNAUD 20 Scar 10 Revealing 22 Find out 12 Speed contest in CHURCH McFARLANE24 Time in grammar 13OF Wish evil upon Live Stream 22 Detect 12 Race 26 Ships' lockups CHRIST 15 Up to the time thatBOORT - Terrence Ashley 24 Tense 13 Curse 28 Stinging plant Natives Cnr. Queens Ave16 & Alma St. of 26 Brigs 15 Until 26-9-1943 – 27-6-2023 Sunday July 9th 31 Woe! 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The 2023 Inter-Hotels Pool comp season Winter bowls on Sunday

ROUND Eleven of the Inter-Hotels’ Pool Competition was played on Wednesday, 28th June, and as we edge inexorably closer towards the finals this may probably be most aptly described as the eclipse round of the season as the four top sides were to be engaged in combat with those positioned below them on the ladder. - Contributed The consequence of this situation was to be relatively predictable and the biggest win of the night went to the brightest star in our celestial pool firmament, the Royal One team, in their home derby against the Royal Two. When the One’s Sam Postlethwaite returned for an encore of last week’s epic performance against Nick Birthisel at the top of the second round his team was leading by four games to one however the Two’s Dillon Baldock was to retard their momentum when he squared his match with the One’s current top gun, Daniel Needs. This hiatus was to prove to be only a momentary interruption however, his team was not to arouse the scorer again as Bruce Hando sliced and diced the Royal Two roaster Phill Atkin then Daniel and Kyle Postlethwaite closed out their matches against Dillon and Simon Elliott. The One’s then went on to win both doubles for a ten games to two win.

The fourth-placed Country Club Two combination were determined to consolidate their ladder position when they visited the Farmers’ Arms hotel to engage in combat with the current candidates for the kitchen cutlery, the Farmers’ Arms Two team. The Farmers were to begin promisingly however as Luke Pole was successful in the opening stanza against Will Jackson and indeed was to progress to a surprise victory in three sets but Bianca Carroll was to be their only other cue custodian to extricate a frame from the visitors, this being against Grant Doyle while her teammates Logan Hines and Kelly Pole had both succumbed to Harley Durward and Jake Male respectively. The now-cruising rollers and floggers rolled on relentlessly to add both doubles encounters to their percentage-boosting victory total of nine games to three. Closest encounter of

the evening eventuated in the frozen wilds of the Avoca Forest where the Logan team lay in wait for the Farmers’ Arms One formation to grace their quaint quarters and when the Logan’s Ben Pell had laid waste to Geoff Watts in the only frame required in the third round the fiddling Farmers’ boys were leading by just one game approaching the doubles after the wandering Welsh wizard L eigh Watkins had removed Stephen Rodger and Ben Medlyn had slashed Jason McNaulty’s reins, but his brother Shaun had kept his side alive when he extracted revenge against Hayden Perry. The Loganites now needed to win the opening doubles to remain in contention but their paring of Stephen and Ben Pell was unable to get past the finishing line ahead of Leigh and Hayden then Geoff and Ben Medlyn completed the task when they dealt with Shaun and Keith Turner, who had been warming the interchange bench.

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The Farmers’ boys recrossed the Avoca river and headed for home with the points after their seven games to four triumph and will now prepare for this week’s match of the round at home against the mighty (at times) Mean Machine, the Country Club One. They were at their home among the gum trees to the struggling Sporting Club side and the writing was soon on the wall as Paul Mullins, Troy Shields, and Neil Robinson each demolished Reg Nazifouski and Danny and Dayle Pitt while desperate Des Moulday was to be the odd man out, losing one game in his side’s eight games to one victory. It now appears that the top three sides will, barring unforeseen disasters, retain their exalted positions on the ladder over the remaining five home-and-away rounds while fourth place may be considered more vulnerable however it would be remiss of me not to mention that the computer nerds that have replaced meteorologists at the Bureau of Meteorology predicted a drier and warmer winter and we are all well aware of how that is evolving!

- Contributed

WINTER Bowls were held on Sunday with pleasant conditions prevailing. Twenty-one bowlers played with 2 visitors from Charlton joining us. Also playing was Hunter Wingfield from Donald who was fitting some last minute practice in, before he tries out for the State Under 18 team at Sunbury next weekend. We wish him well. Two games of 10 ends were played with the winners being Leon Lynch, Hunter Wingfield and Graham Simpson with 2 wins 26 shots up. Runners-up were Tony Marland, Kevin Meade and Hugh Craddock with 2 wins 11 shots up. Other 2 game winners were Phil McRae and Fay Rodger with 5 shots up. Next game of winter bowls will be held on Sunday 16th July. Names in by 12.30. Play commences at 1pm at St. Arnaud Bowling Club.

Above: Hunter Wingfield from Donald took the chance to get some practice in before trying out for the State Under 18 team.

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Owen Lowe debuts for St. Arnaud Seniors

St. Arnaud U17’s IT was a close call for the St. Arnaud Under 17 p l a ye r s o n Saturday, 1st July in their game against Nullawil. Nullawil were hungry for the win and had the St. Arnaud players working hard to keep their winning streak alive. With Nullawil short on players the game was played with only 15 players per team on the field and a number of St. Arnaud players playing for Nullawil. By the end of the first quarter Nullawil were on top with a score of 19 and St. Arnaud at 13. Encouraging and wise words from their Coach Harley Durward had the St. Arnaud boys kick off the second quarter with a fire in their bellies. St. Arnaud found their rhythm and at half time were on top with a score of 32 and Nullawil on 22. The last half of the game was intense with every player on the field giving 100%

- Contributed effort the entirety of the game. Third quarter time St. Arnaud were on 48 with Nullawil closely trailing on 40. The scores were a tie with only 4 minutes to go. A point kicked by St Arnaud gave a glimmer of hope and a goal kicked by J. Hilton with only 30 seconds to go gave St. Arnaud the sense of relief we were all hoping for. They done it, another win and their title of being undefeated remained. The final score was St. Arnaud 61 and Nullawil 54. Goal kickers for St. Arnaud: Josh Hilton (4), Jackson Needs (2), Blayne Piper (1) and George Gorrie (1). Aw a r d s f o r S t . Arnaud: J & B BeggsTy s o n Fu n s t o n , Croplands- Aidan Wickham, Uniting Church- Blayne Piper, Pa r k v i e w B a ke r y Hamish D a r b y, Canteen- Josh Hilton and Sonya’s Hair Design- Austin Lowe

- Contributed

Congratulations to Owen Lowe, who last weekend made his Senior Debut for the St. Arnaud Football Club. Owen took to the task extremely well, and gave us a glimpse of just what is to come for this talented young footballer. Owen’s 2023 Resume so far: - 8 games of Under 17s football, among the best on 6 occasions - 5 games of reserves football, among the best on 3 occasions - 1 senior game, among the best in that game. - Captained North Central in their 16 and Under match vs Central Rivers

Above: Saints’ Senior Debut Owen Lowe. Below: Owen Lowe in action in the Seniors match. Owen was named one of the best for St. Arnaud. - Photo by Tara Lowe.

Above: Nullawil’s Jack Barry attempts to punch the ball away from the strong hands of Saints’ Carl Leach without success in the Reserves’ match on Saturday. Final scores Nullawil 13.7 defeated St. Arnaud 6.4.

St. Arnaud vs Nullawil Under 14s ON a cold and foggy Saturday morning at Lord Nelson Park the young Saints got off to a great start being able to hit the scoreboard on multiple occasions, Chad Hendy was able to dazzle the crowd with his swift and smooth ball work in the backline, and with the help of Austin Lowe was - Contributed able to keep Nullawil to a minor score. The Saints were showing more and more skill as the quarter progressed, with Max Ezard taking a couple of handy marks, and with all players hitting their targets with accuracy despite the thick fog. Best for the quarter were Chad Hendy, Austin Lowe, Jack Batters and Archer Reyne. Saints 2.1.13 to Nullawil 0.1.1. The Second Quarter saw the fog start to lift and so to did Nullawil. The Saints backline was under a fair bit of pressure continuously being pelted at by spearing kicks from the Nullawil players. Nullawil were attacking hard but were unable to put a major on the board because of the great teamwork displayed by the Saints backline. Ned Ezard was a saviour leading out to open space on multiple occasions to offer the Saints backline a way out, but with persistence and determination Nullawil had finally scored their first goal of the game after 5 points conceded. Jack Batters laid some much needed and impressive tackles and helped get the Saints one major for the quarter.

Bob Donald and Hamish Tannock showed determination and guts in the middle working tirelessly to chase down Nullawil players. But Nullawil were more determined and landed another goal before the quarter ended. Saints 3.1.19 to Nullawil 2.6.18. The Third Quarter saw the fog finally lift; Nullawil had all the answers but still were unable to put any scores on the board with the fearless backline standing up once again. But with some excellent running and pressure, Nullawil were able to score a major putting them in front for the first time in the game. Nathan Saludes was playing a critical role in the under-pressure backline, going for every ball and often coming out on top. Jack Batters again standing up when his team needed him taking on blokes much bigger than him and taking some classic tackles showing off just how determined and fearless, he can be. Saints 3.1.19 to Nullawil 3.7.25. The 4th Quarter saw a determined Nullawil attacking the ball with

great skill which resulted in the ball spending most of its time in their forward line, meaning the already under pressure Saints backline had to work harder to keep Nullawil from hitting the scoreboard, Finn Green offered some much-needed speed off the backline but was unmatched by the dri-

ving Nullawil players who continued to surge towards goal. Best for the quarter were the players in the Saints backline. A tough loss at Lord Nelson for our youngest Saints who have a big match next week against 1st place Sealake. Final scores Saints 3.1.19 to Nullawil 4.9.33. Best for the Saints were Chad Hendy, Jack Batters, Ned Ezard, Archer Reyne, Austin Lowe and Max Ezard.

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whats coming up

teams of 6 will compete against each other in a variety of challenges, for the title of… “saints olympic champions” STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION round 18 | away vs bir.-watchem | royal hotel september 23rd | st arnaud saints black tie vote count & presentations

NCHA results for Charlton vs Boort netball NCNA results for round 11 round 11 results round 11 Under 12: Boort 0 Charlton 9, Birchip Watchem 0 Sea Lake Nandaly 0, Wedderburn 0 Wycheproof-Narraport 2, Under 15: Boort 0 Charlton 0, Birchip Watchem 6 Sea Lake Nandaly 0, Wedderburn 3 Wycheproof-Narraport 2, Women: Boort 1 Charlton 1, Birchip Watchem 3 Sea Lake Nandaly 1, Wedderburn 2 Wycheproof-Narraport 6 Men: Boort 5 Charlton 1, Birchip Watchem 2 Sea Lake Nandaly 2, Ladders pts Men Boort 21 Wyche-Narraport 18 St. Arnaud 15 Donald 9

Sea Lake Nandaly 7 Charlton 3 Birchip-Watchem 1 Women Charlton 22 Wyche-Narraport 22 Birchip- Watchem 18 St. Arnaud 11 Sea Lake Nandaly 10 Boort 9 Wedderburn 3 Donald 0 Under 15 St. Arnaud 18 Sea Lake Nandaly 22 Birchip-Watchem 18 Charlton 14 Donald 11 Boort 10 Wyche-Narraport 3 Wedderburn 3 Under 12 St. Arnaud 19 Charlton 22 Wyche-Narraport 22 BirchipWatchem 14 Sea Lake-Nandaly 11 Donald 7 Wedderburn 3 Boort 0

14 & Under B No Game 14 & Under A Charlton 17 def by Boort 26 REX Cinema Best: Stella Nicolson, Ladies Auxiliary Coaches: Ruby Wright, Bendigo Bank & Signwise S o l u t i o n s Encouragement: Marley McGurk 17 & Under A Charlton 14 def by Boort 47 Charlton Caravan Park – Travellers Rest Best: Alinta Marshall, REX Cinema Coaches: Taylah Boyle, Ladies

Auxilliary Encouragment: Emmersyn Nelson C Grade Charlton 12 def by Boort 77 Steels Butchers and House to Home Best: Abby Sanderson for good leadership on the court. Stacy’s Dental and Perr y Contractors Coaches: Laura Van Boven for responding to feedback and being active on the court, both in attack and defence. B Grade Charlton 28 def by Boort 69

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Goldacres Seniors

NULLAWIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.4 10.8 14.10 21.11 (137) ST ARNAUD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.0 4.0 6. 0 7. 1 (43) Goals for Nullawil: Jordan Humphreys 7, Nicholas Grigg 4, Adam Thomson 3, Andrew Casey 2, Andrew Oberdorfer 2, David Isbister, Zac Kelly, Dean Smith. For St Arnaud: Anthony Bourke 2, Jake Hicks 2, Bailey Durward, Jake Male, Bradley Organ. Best for Nullawil: Jordan Humphreys, Zachary Caccaviello, Matt Quigley, Andrew Casey, David Isbister, Dean Putt. For St Arnaud: Zaccariah MacDonald, Nick Birthisel, Harley Durward, Jake Hicks, Owen Lowe, Kurtis Torney.

CHARLTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4 6.5 8.8 11.12 (78) BOORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2 5.4 6.7 9. 9 (63) Goals for Charlton: Nick Thompson 6, Christopher Gavaghan 2, Mason Heenan 2, Rhyen Woods. For Boort: Ethan Coleman 2, Jarrod Fitzpatrick 2, Cameron Ross 2, Ryan McGhie, Natnael McLaren. Best for Charlton: Nick Thompson, Sam Woods, Rhyen Woods, Jed Thompson, Jesse Taylor, Harrison Taylor. For Boort: Alex Davis, Tom Potter, Ryan McGhie, Jarrod Fitzpatrick, Angus Trethowan, Keiren Wilson.

WYCHEPROOF-NARRAPORT . . . . . . . . 6.1 8.4 11.4 14.6 (90) WEDDERBURN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1 5.1 9.3 13.5 (83) Goals for Wycheproof-Narraport: Corey Jones 6, Dane McLennan 2, Gedd Hommelhoff, Koby Hommelhoff, Damien Horbury, Rowan Jones, Heath Senior, Thomas Trewin. For Wedderburn: Tom Campbell 3, Mitchell McEwan 2, Jackson McEwan 2, Sam Barnes, Danny Benaim, Louis Holt, Luke Holt, Darcy Jackson, Jordan Rosengren. Best for Wycheproof-Narraport: Thomas Trewin, Spencer Allan, Josh Walsh, Gedd Hommelhoff, Joe Kenny, Joel Turner. For Wedderburn: Jackson McEwan, Isaac Holt, Tom Campbell, Darcy Jackson, Louis Holt, Mitchell McEwan. Bye: Donald.

Haeusler’s Reserves

NULLAWIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1 7.4 10.6 13.7 (85) ST ARNAUD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0 3.1 4.3 6.4 (40) Goals for Nullawil: Brody Kelly 3, Jason Perry 3, Joshua Bowyer 2, George Forrester 2, Matt Harrop 2, Lachlan Braine. For St Arnaud: Edward Swanton 2, Colin Campbell, Ned Gorrie, Daniel Needs, Jackson Needs. Best for Nullawil: Jack Morrison, Joshua Bowyer, James Barker, Matthew Hogan, Lachlan Braine, Max Fawcett. For St Arnaud: Heath McNally, Daniel Needs, Carl Leach, Luke Ezard, Simon Elliott, Ned Gorrie.

Charlton Croquet Club NAOMI Patullo was invited to Cairnlea for a coaching session early in June and this has paid off with Naomi winning Section 4 at the Swan Hill Tournament. - Contributed Naomi won all her games and subsequently has reduced her handicap to 18. Lindsay Patullo also competed at Swan Hill and did well to win 3 games against some tough opposition, including interstate players.

St. Arnaud Rifle club results THE rifle club shot 700yds on Saturday the 24th June with a wind that was "A down the range fishtailing nightmare". - Contributed This wind certainly made for a level playing field! The team winner on the day was Robinvale-Swan Hill followed by Birchip, St. Arnaud and Maryborough. New member Steve Hamilton was top of

the rifle for the FStandard class with a score of 106.1 The ladder stands at Robinvale-Swan Hill 12 Birchip 11 St. Arnaud 10 Maryborough 6 Next shoot is on the 29th July at 600yds

Seniors Wedderburn 66, Wyche-Narraport 43 St. Arnaud 17 Nullawil 49 Boort 70, Charlton 42 Birchip-Watchem 59, Sea Lake Nandaly 19 B Grade Wedderburn 61 Wyche-Narraport 28 St. Arnaud 21, Nullawil 65 Boort 69, Charlton 28 Birchip-Watchem 54, Sea Lake Nandaly 33 C Grade St. Arnaud 14 Nullawil 63 Wedderburn 67, Wyche-Narraport 17 Boort 77, Charlton 12

North-Central Football Roundup

SEA LAKE-NANDALY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1 8.4 9.5 12.5 (77) BIRCHIP-WATCHEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 4.3 8.7 10.8 (68) Goals for Sea Lake-Nandaly: Joshua Jenkins 7, Charlie Cox, Bryce Delmenico, Wade Donnan, Billy McInnes, Tyson McKenzie. For Birchip-Watchem: Ben Edwards 4, Nathan Gordon 2, Cormacc Wilson 2, Lachy Foott, Lachlan Ryan. Best for Sea Lake-Nandaly: Trent Donnan, Wade Donnan, Jack Poulton, Austin Mertz, Luke Martin, Tyson McKenzie. For Birchip-Watchem: Nicholas Rippon, Dale Hinkley, Nathan Gordon, Lachlan Ryan, Samuel Simmons, Jonty Randall.

Above: (left to right) Heather Dunstone (Swan Hill President) and Naomi Patullo.

14 & Under A Birchip Watchem 16, Sera Lake Nandaly24 Wedderburn 3, Wyche Narraport 33 Boort 26 Charlton 17 St. Arnaud 23 Nullawil 41 14 & Under B Boort 20 Charlton 0 Birchip-Watchem 23, Sea Lake Nandaly 12 17 & Under A St. ARnaud 17, Nullawil 37 Wedderburn 19, Wyche-Narraport 34 Boort 47;, Charlton 14 Birchip-Watchem34 Sea Lake Nandaly 21

SEA LAKE-NANDALY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.7 9.11 14.16 18.17 (125) BIRCHIP-WATCHEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.0 0. 1 0. 1 2. 1 (13) Goals for Sea Lake-Nandaly: Cooper Allan 3, Billy Poulton 3, Damo Bailey 2, Max Cahoon 2, Joel Donnan 2, Jacob Hatcher, Dylan Hickey, Rory McClelland, Lance McClelland, Zachary Wemyss, Nathan Wight. For Birchip-Watchem: Connor Boyle, Ty Colbert. Best for Sea Lake-Nandaly: Cooper Allan, Max Cahoon, Lance McClelland, Rylee McGarry, Connor Michael, Cooper Roberts. For Birchip-Watchem: Jack Ryan, Matt Ryan, Ashleigh Samuels, Ty Colbert, Matthew Rickard.

BOORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.1 12.3 17.6 24.7 (151) CHARLTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 (0) Goals for Boort: Matthew Rice 10, Alex Cockerell 3, Dale Cameron 2, Darcy Hawker 2, Patrick O’Rourke 2, Chris O’Rourke 2, Nathan Gooding, Jack Hall, Jacob Mulquiny. For Charlton: Best for Boort: Matthew Rice, Jacob Mulquiny, Darcy Hawker, Jack Hall, Willem Toose, Mitch Buchanan. For Charlton: Angus Johnstone, Tyler Catherine, Lachlan Holmes-Brown, Dan Whykes, Ned Zagame, Mathew Thompson.

WYCHEPROOF-NARRAPORT . . . . . . . . 4.2 8.6 15.8 18.10 (118) WEDDERBURN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0 3.1 3.1 4.4 (28) Goals for Wycheproof-Narraport: Ben Brennan 9, Dylan Turner 3, Jack McHutchinson 2, Zachary Cruse, Chris Duffy, Harry Fawcett, Zavier McKersie. For Wedderburn: James Falconer 3, Jesse Douglas. Best for Wycheproof-Narraport: Jack McHutchison, Trevor Rumbold, Anthony Bigham, Josh Dwyer, William Allan, Dylan Turner. For Wedderburn: Cameron Lang, Dane Keuken, Harrison Hargreaves, James Falconer, Tyson Webster, Dylan Caruana.

Community Bank Charlton & District Under-17s

ST ARNAUD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2 4.8 6.12 8.13 (61) NULLAWIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1 3.4 6. 4 8. 6 (54) Best for St Arnaud: Tyson Funston, Aidan Wickham, Blayne Piper, Hamish Darby, Joshua Hilton, Austin Lowe. For Nullawil: Max Fawcett, Les Cooper, Tynan Perry, William Gilchrist, Tiger Vearing. BIRCHIP-WATCHEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1 7.5 9.9 15.12 (102) SEA LAKE-NANDALY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2 2.2 2.2 2. 2 (14) Best for Birchip-Watchem: Riley Hogan, Charlie Frank, Harry Warne, Connor Boyle. For Sea Lake-Nandaly: Jack Stacey, Noah Barbary, Brayden Allan, Isaac Durie, Joss Tait, Nate McClelland.

BOORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6 3.13 6.14 9.18 (72) CHARLTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.0 0. 0 0. 0 0. 2 (2) Best for Boort: Brodie Arnold, Alex Cockerell, Beau Herrington, Jett Hird, Tristen Zanker. For Charlton: Ned Zagame, Hugh Sait, Michael Olive, Cooper Boyle, Jye Roberts, Elliott Fitzpatrick.

WEDDERBURN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.4 5.5 5.6 5.8 (38) WYCHEPROOF-NARRAPORT . . . . . . . . 0.1 0.2 4.7 5.8 (38) Best for Wedderburn: Noah Winslett, Travis Lowe, Dylan Caruana, Oliver Huismann. For Wycheproof-Narraport: Heath Senior, Harvey White, Angus Cowell, Xavier McKersie, Leyland Seddon.

Next Round

Round 12, Saturday, July 8 —

Sea Lake-Nandaly v. St Arnaud Charlton v. Birchip-Watchem

Wycheproof-Narraport v. Boort Donald v. Wedderburn Bye: Nullawil

Uniting Church Under-14s

NULLAWIL 4.9 (33) d. ST ARNAUD 3.1 (19). Best for Nullawil: Jules Muir, Tiger Vearing, Darcey Poyner, Smith Morrison. For St Arnaud: Chad Hendy, Jack Batters, Ned Ezard, Archer Reyne, Austin Lowe, Max Ezard

SEA LAKE-NANDALY 10.17 (77) d. BIRCHIP-WATCHEM 0.0 (0) Best for Sea Lake-Nandaly: Charlie Winter-Goldman, Kaiden Wight, Gerrin Durie, Archie Alday, Chad O’Sullivan, Nate McClelland. For Birchip-Watchem: Oliver Cook, Max Field. BOORT 10.16 (76) d. CHARLTON 1.1 (7). Best for Boort: Jake O'Flaherty, Rylan Chislett, Owen Byrne, Liam King, Chaise Hird. For Charlton: Ethan Soulsby, Samuel Olive, Reagan Good, Dustin Hill, Charlie Zagame, Hudson McGrath.

WEDDERBURN 8.8 (56) d. WYCHEPROOF-NARRAPORT 4.4 (28). Best for Wedderburn: Benjamin Cunningham, Archer Ward, Brock Treuel, Bastian Noordennen, Fabian Guzzo. For Wycheproof-Narraport: Darcy Coles, Adele McNaughton, Mason Seddon, Ryan Wilson.

Positions of Teams Goldacres North-Central Seniors

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

P 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 9

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

P 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 9

Pts 40 28 24 24 22 16 14 8 0

% 245.21 170.79 171.25 111.00 91.94 95.83 94.18 45.87 30.17

W 10 7 6 6 5 4 3 2 0

L 0 3 4 3 4 6 6 8 9

Haeuslers Reserves Pts 40 30 30 24 24 8 8 8 4

% 567.25 286.01 281.52 130.68 119.55 37.90 37.78 33.37 34.76

W 10 7 7 6 6 2 2 2 1

L 0 2 2 4 4 8 7 8 8

D 1 1 -

B 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 2

For 998 924 959 656 650 735 631 506 308

Ag 407 541 560 591 707 767 670 1103 1021

D 1 1 -

B 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 2

For 970 838 853 575 587 296 249 333 301

Ag 171 293 303 440 491 781 659 998 866

Community Bank Charlton and District Under-17s

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

P 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10

Pts 36 34 30 22 18 12 12 10 2

W 9 8 7 5 4 3 3 2 0

L 0 1 2 4 5 6 7 7 9

D 1 1 1 1 1 1

B 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1

D -

B 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 1

Uniting Church Under-14s

P 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10

Pts 36 32 32 24 16 16 12 4 4

W 9 8 8 6 4 4 3 1 1

L 1 1 2 4 5 6 7 9 9

Tooleybuc Sporting Club Presidents’ Award

Voting for round 11: Nullawil: J. Humphreys 3, Z. Caccaviello 2, M. Quigley 1. St Arnaud: Z. MacDonald 3, N. Birthisel 2, H. Durward 1. Sea Lake-Nandaly: T. Donnan 3, W. Donnan 2, J. Poulton 1. Birchip-Watchem: N. Rippon 3, D. Hinkley 2, N. Gordon 1. Charlton: R. Woods 3, A. Judd 2, N. Thompson 1. Boort: J. Fitzpatrick 3, R. McGhie 2, T. Potter 1. Wycheproof-Narraport: T. Trewin 3, C. Jones 2, J. Walsh 1. Wedderburn: J. McEwan 3, I. Holt 2, T. Campbell 1.

Saturday’s Leading Goal Kickers Seniors

Reserves

Sam Dunstan (Donald) 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Ben Edwards (Bir.-Watchem) 4 . . . . . . . .39 Adam Thomson (Nullawil) 3 . . . . . . . . . . .31 Billy McInnes (SLNT) 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Nathan Gordon (Bir.-Watchem) 2 . . . . . . .25 Sam Barnes (Wedderburn) 1 . . . . . . . . . .25 Tom Campbell (Wedderburn) 3 . . . . . . . .24 Joshua Jenkins (SLNT) 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Gedd Hommelhoff (W-N) 1 . . . . . . . . . . .22

Billy Poulton (SLNT) 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Ben Brennan (W-N) 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Sam Goldsmith (Nullawil) 0 . . . . . . . . . . .27 Callum Goode (Bir.-Watchem) 0 . . . . . . .25 Gerald Riley (Wedderburn) 0 . . . . . . . . . .20 Patrick O’Rourke (Boort) 2 . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Matt Poyner (Nullawil) 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Joel Clohesy (SLNT) 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Jason Perry (Nullawil) 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Riley Doran (Bir.-Watchem) 1 . . . . . . . . . .14

CHS Broadbent Club Championship

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

Snr. 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 0

Res. 6 0 6 6 6 0 0 0 0

U-17 0 4 0 4 2 0 0 2 4

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

Ttl. 200 134 133 132 111 88 56 56 54

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Scott Wright 2023 champion SUNDAY was the last round of the St. Arnaud Golf club men’s championships. Scott Wright came from one shot behind to win by 5 shots from Jake Male and Bill Rodger a further 2 shots back to become club champion. Congratulations Scott. In B grade Jimmy Coloe continued his good form to win by 8 shots from John Nevill and Arnold Bond another 8 shots back. In C grade Tom Douglas blitzed the field to win by 17 from Ernie Scilini and Tony Coloe. The coveted Duff cup for the best net

score for the championships was won by Jimmy Coloe on a count back from club champion Scott Wright. Also on Sunday twenty one players played a stroke round. Division one winner was Tubby Drendel with his best round ever of 73/7/66 from Jimmy Coloe 84/12/72. Division two winner was Daniel Needs with 89/16/73 from Tom Douglas 94/20/74. Nearest the pins were Jake Make on 6th, Tubby Drendel won his own ball on the 8th, Tubby again on the 10th and Jimmy Coloe on the 18th. Thursday comp With the temperature

at a balmy 2 degrees at 9.30 on Thursday morning four golfers of questionable common sense froze through the nine hole competition with Tony Coloe coming out the winner. Next week Next week will be a stableford event on Saturday and a working bee on Sunday for the wood auction the following week.

Right: (left to right) Jimmy Coloe B Grade and Duff cup winner, Scott Wright Club Champion, Tom Douglas C Grade winner.

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Curtain closes on AFL Central Vic academy for season 2023

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A number of young Saints have been participating in the AFL Central Vic academy program, under the tutelage of Zane Bigmore. - Contributed

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Sessions have rotated throughout the North Central, on Wednesdays throughout the first half of the season. The Saints’ contingent was:- Aidan Wickham, Sean Bridgeman, Chase Zander, Ryan Bigmore, Frankie Donald, Kynan Torney, Jackson Needs, Owen Lowe. This program culminated in two

games, Gala Day vs MCDFNL for the u15s, where Frankie Donald was awarded the medal for Best on Ground, in a strong win. Under 16s The Under 16s later took on Central Rivers in Boort, with Owen Lowe captaining that side.

Congratulations to all these 8 young men on participating in this program. We spoke with academy coach Zane Bigmore, who said “it’s great to see all players, parents and clubs get behind this program. “From watching the kids football throughout the first part of the season, it’s clear that all participants of the program, have certainly taken everything onboard, and it has reflected in their football.”

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