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Bargains galore: Shepparton Marketplace’s Danielle Tait says there are lots of bargains to grab this Boxing Day.

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If Santa failed to bring you your numberone wish-list item yesterday, today is the day to hit the shops and grab it for yourself. Boxing Day sales are officially on, with ticket prices across Shepparton stores slashed by up to 60 per cent. Some of the hottest spots to find a bargain in town include Shepparton Marketplace, Harris Scarfe and JB Hi-Fi. Shepparton Marketplace marketing coordinator Danielle Tait said the centre’s 40 specialty stores would all be open today with Big W kicking kicking off the day at 7 am. The remaining stores will for the day between 9 am and 10 am.

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Show won’t go on VOLUNTEER ENTERTAINERS PUT ON FINAL PERFORMANCE AT BANKSIA LODGE By Tara Whitsed Even the pet budgerigars at Banksia Lodge in Kialla sing along when volunteers Joan O’Keeffe and Ruby Telford entertain residents at the aged care facility. But the halls at Kialla Gardens Village will no longer be filled with the melodic sounds of classic tunes played on piano, with

the pair retiring after 28 years. Residents recently enjoyed the last performance by the duo, who have made a huge impact in their almost three decades brightening up the lives of residents. ‘‘We’re going to miss you all,’’ Mrs Telford said at the final hoorah. The women began their entertaining days in 1988 with their

husbands Bill O’Keeffe and Harry Telford, who played the violin and mandolin. ‘‘We’ve loved every minute of it,’’ Mrs Telford said. Both Banksia Lodge and Hakea Lodge were treated to hourlong performances each in those early days before the men passed away and their wives decided to continue at Banksia. Kialla Gardens’ lifestyle and

leisure co-ordinator Chris Crawford said the women had been wonderful volunteers. Mrs O’Keeffe and Mrs Telford filled the room with laughter and smiles as they delivered their final performance. But Mrs Crawford said residents were sure to see the happy faces again. ‘‘They said they’re still going to come and visit us,’’ she said.

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IPHONE IPAD REPAIR Preliminary plan: Greater Shepparton City Council will be taking this design to community consultation in early 2017.

Community design COUNCIL TO SPEND STATE GOVERNMENT FUNDS TO IMPROVE SAFETY, APPEARANCE By Hayden Thomson The Victorian Government has given $210 000 to Greater Shepparton City Council for improvement works on St Georges Rd, as a response to recent crime statistics and concerns about safety. St Georges Rd community plan group member Kamal Singh said the group had been pursuing this project for a long time and the news came as a great Christmas gift for the local community. ‘‘The works and overall improved amenity will be fantastic for St Georges Rd businesses and residents as it will attract more people to the area to shop and for different events,’’ he said. In total, the project is set to cost $358 000, with council contributing $149 000. The project involves the redesign of the streetscape to increase lighting to encourage safe use of the precinct after dark, the addition of more on-

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Correct disposal: Council has urged community members not to discard needles and syringes in green-lid kerbside bins.

Syringes and sharps have made a dangerous appearance in green-lid kerbside bins in Greater Shepparton recently. Greater Shepparton City Council’s infrastructure director Steve Bowmaker said the disposing of syringes in kerbside bins was unacceptable, against the law and posed a risk to residents and workers. ‘‘You, your family members, neighbours and the contractor sorting the waste by hand are all at risk of needle-stick injury or being infected when handling contents of the bin,’’ he said. ‘‘Council reserves the right to refuse to collect household kerbside bins if found to contain syringes and needles.’’ Mr Bowmaker said there were sharps disposal bins installed in public toilets across the municipality and council’s staff arran-

ged for the removal of sharps from these receptacles. Council urged residents to ensure they were correctly disposing of syringes and needles through its free disposal service. Sharps kits with a container designed for disposal of used needles and syringes are available at Chemist Warehouse in Shepparton and Mooroopna Pharmacy in Mooroopna, however residents are urged to take the kits to council to complete a safe disposal. Council will replace all returned sharps containers with a new empty container. Primary Care Connect in Shepparton also has a needle and syringe program designed for the safe disposal of used sharps. The program dispenses clean needles, syringes and disposable containers for no charge.

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Retailers are ready for the Boxing Day rush From page 1 ‘‘It’s sales galore, there will be lots of shopping to be had, lots of bargains to grab and our food court will be bustling,’’ Ms Tait said. In the mall, Harris Scarfe is open from 7 am today in what store manager Michael Desimone described as the shop’s busiest day of the year.

‘‘We have customers lining up at the doors from 6.30 am, so it’s a massive day for us, we have specials store-wide,’’ he said. Harris Scarfe will have significant price drops on all cookware and manchester as well as twohour specials from 7 am. ‘‘They’re all really strong offers which include Bluestone cook sets from $50.95, 24-piece cutlery sets for $34.95 and quilts

from $24.95,’’ Mr Desimone said. JB Hi-Fi is expecting a small crowd to be lined up at its doors when it opens at 8 am today. Store manager Filip Risicato said the shop’s deals were sent to customers last night so people could shop online and be ready to hit the store this morning. ‘‘We’ll have a lot of big screen televisions, computers and tab-

lets (reduced) and we’ll have our usual percentage off music, movies and Blu-rays,’’ Mr Risicato said. He said the biggest drop was up to $1500 on some televisions. Victorians are expected to spend $4.35 million from today until January 15, according to research by Australian Retailers Association in conjunction with Roy Morgan Research.

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A series of social gatherings are on in Shepparton for seven months to support of bereaved parents, grandparents and siblings. The sessions started last month with additional gatherings to take place next month and in March, May and June next year. Hosted by the Compassionate Friends of Victoria, the sessions aim to provide a social lifeline for parents who have suffered the death of a child of any age and any cause. Shepparton’s Wendy Humphrey attended the initial session, after co-ordinating a support

group for bereaved parents in the area more than 10 years ago. ‘‘Everybody gets a chance to express their recent bereavement or long-term bereavement and how that has affected them,’’ Mrs Humphrey said. A bereaved parent herself, Mrs Humphrey said the session was well-organised, facilitated by Melbourne-based couple Jon and Sue Stebbins, who lost their son Matthew at 18. ‘‘You slowly work through (losing a child),’’ Mrs Humphrey said. ‘‘It becomes your new normal.’’ Compassionate Friends groups co-ordinator Andrew McNess said the gatherings were held as a

result of requests from bereaved parents and siblings in the Shepparton area to get a Compassionate Friends group started. ‘‘We’re delighted to be able to offer support in the community,’’ he said. ‘‘Bereaved parents and siblings can be very isolated in their grief.’’ Mr McNess said bereaved grandparents were also invited to attend these gatherings. ‘‘Often, though, the greatest value is just being able to socialise with a group of people who have travelled a very similar road. ‘‘Finding you are not alone in your grief.’’ Similarly, Mrs Humphrey said

those who may know someone who would benefit from the sessions should encourage them to go along. ‘‘It can be daunting going for the first time but we’re nice people who have been through what they have,’’ she said. ● The next meeting will take place on January 18 at the Shepparton Baptist Church and those who would like to attend must RSVP to The Compassionate Friends on 9888 4944 or support@compassionatefriends victoria.org.au Additional meetings will be held on March 22, May 24 and June 21.

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Young people from the Halmahera region of far north-east Indonesia are trying to learn as much as they can during their six-month stay in Shepparton. The nine, aged between 21 and 28, are taking part in a community benefit/cultural enrichment program sponsored by local organisation Padamara Group which gives them the chance to develop a wide variety of skills. While in Shepparton they live on a property with English language teacher Donna Harper and spend their time working and learning from professionals in the community. They will meet with local doctors for health education, an accountant will teach them about business and budgeting and an expert will discuss occupational health and safety. The students also have the chance to learn under volunteer community mentors and work in agriculture through a local orchard. ‘‘We fund the upfront costs and the money they make from their part-time working goes towards keeping the program viable,’’ Ms Harper said. ‘‘They also participate in the community by singing at the Christmas for Those Alone and Mooroopna’s New Year’s Eve celebrations or helping out during Clean Up Australia Day. ‘‘We have close ties with the Mooroopna Rotary Club and we often do projects with them.’’ Ms Harper said the young people studied at a TAFE equivalent college in Halmahera and were offered the chance to come to Australia, and when they went back they were sought out in the community. ‘‘The program has been running for 10 years now and those who complete it are valued for their English speaking skills, work ethic and confidence,’’ she said. ‘‘They’re future leaders.’’ Indonesian Harnever Doya said he was really enjoying his time in Australia. ‘‘The food, culture and weather is different. The people are really friendly,’’ he said. ‘‘Learning how systems work here is important, particularly the waste system; we will take

Cultural program: Padamara Group students (from back left) Risfahto Iwamoni, Susi Susanti Boba; (middle) Frans Tamera, Rini Ipol, Jeane Hasibuan, Nofita Bawenti; (front) Harnever Doya, Karsiwin Siu and Friyon Huliselan are enjoying their stay in Australia. our experiences here and apply to our country.’’ The group has a bus which it uses to travel around Victoria and often makes trips to Melbourne, Cobram and around the Goulburn Valley. Last week the group visited district resident George Walker, the son of World War II air force officer George Walker Sr, who documented the Japanese surrender of the Dutch East Indies at Morotai on September 9, 1945. Two from the group live on Morotai, an island just north of Halmahera, and they are planning to take back the photographs, documents and other memorabilia which will be displayed in a museum on the island. Ms Harper said the idea for cultural exchange came after spending time teaching English in Halmahera something she continues to volunteer to do. The Padamara students return home in June.

History: George Walker with his father George Walker Sr’s photographs of the Japanese surrender of the Dutch East Indies in 1945.

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Culture: Mooroopna Secondary College students (front from left) Aaron Duncan, Marney McIntyre, Marnie Tricarico, Breigha Nowles and Jorja Nowles in kimonos on their recent trip to Shepparton’s sister city Oshu. They were accompanied by teacher Ruth O’Bree, Gwyneth Trevaskis and principal Stephen Bolton behind them.

Sisters still DONATION ENSURES RELATIONSHIP CONTINUES By Taylah Burrows A generous financial donation has ensured the relationship between Greater Shepparton and its Japanese sister city Oshu will continue. The relationship was established in 1976 by late former mayor Richard Trevaskis. He was on a delegate trip to Japan when Oshu resident Mr Kukuchi donated money to Greater Shepparton to be held in trust to send Shepparton students to Japan. The sister-city relationship has been maintained over time by three volunteers at the Sakura education foundation, which has sent more than 500 students from the Goulburn Valley to Japan for culture-enriched experiences. On a recent trip to Oshu with Mooroopna Secondary College students, Mr Trevaskis’

wife Gwyneth Trevaskis, a Sakura volunteer, received $14 000 from Mr Kukuchi’s daughter Felicia towards funding future trips. ‘‘I’ve remained friendly with the family who made the initial donation to the city,’’ Mrs Trevaskis said. ‘‘When I went to visit my friend (this time), to my surprise she gave me one million yen to add to the trust which will enable Mooroopna Secondary College to go again next year. This was a really nice surprise.’’ Ms Trevaskis said the original funding in the trust had dwindled down over the years but the donation would allow the foundation to continue for another few years. ‘‘I think the fact that it was so unexpected was the catalyst for us,’’ she said. ‘‘When you establish a friendship in another country you don’t expect that sort of a gift. It was quite amazing.’’

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he change of season also heralded a changing of the guard for the Murray electorate’s federal representation and brought forth a hefty funding announcement which pushed forward the fortunes of a contentious project.

An environmentally friendly project gained momentum; Shepparton’s train station received some bad news; and residents’ rubbish started to be watched closer than ever. March 4 A $10 million Victorian Government contribution to the new Shepparton Art Museum was announced. Regional Development Minister Jaala Pulford travelled to Shepparton to announce the funding, which signalled a massive step forward for the ambitious project. Ms Pulford said the project was set to provide a real shot in the arm for visitor numbers. Those attending the announcement clapped and cheered when the funding for the new $34.5 million facility at Victoria Park Lake was revealed.

March 9 Shepparton Station received the unenviable honour of being ranked the worst train station in regional Victoria in a survey of about 180 000 commuters. The RACV On Track survey additionally found Shepparton to be third worst station for service delivery. The issues identiﬁed by respondents included security at Shepparton Station’s car park, personal safety concerns and poor connecting services. Shepparton’s garbage trucks with cameras on board were in force, keeping a closer than ever eye on residents’ rubbish.

March 26 Designs for a proposal to convert a dirty backwater behind the Greater Shepparton City Council ofﬁces into a thriving riverside leisure precinct with strong environmental and economic beneﬁts were revealed. Those working on the project said it had the potential to be as effective a recreation precinct as Shepparton’s Victoria Park Lake, with a planned cafe, picnic spots and walking connections to town. The Eastbank Lake Precinct project aims to transform a former section of the Goulburn River into a world class environmental showcase.

March 28 Liberal party stalwart and long-standing Federal Member for Murray Sharman Stone announced she would not be seeking re-election at the 2016 Federal Election after 20 years in Parliament. Dr Stone was only the third member for Murray; she successfully contested the seat seven times and helped make it one of the safest conservative seats in the country.

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They aimed to ensure ratepayers disposed of their waste in the correct bin, making sure that bins were collected and to minimise the likelihood of organic loads being contaminated.

Duncan McGauchie threw his hat in the ring for Murray Liberal Party preselection, while Damian Drum put his hand up for Nationals preselection ahead of the 2016 Federal Election.

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The two went on to run in the three-cornered contest in July.

After two decades representing the region, Federal Member for Murray Sharman Stone announced she would not contest the 2016 Federal Election.

Former City of Greater Shepparton mayor Geoff Dobson at the site of the proposed Eastbank Lake Precinct.

Victorian Regional Development minister Jaala Pulford stopped by to announce a casual $10 million for the new Shepparton Art Museum — a major step forward for the project.

A survey named Shepparton Station among the worst in the state.

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Meanwhile, Damian Drum was announced as the Nationals’ candidate for Murray at the federal election.

pril proved an eventful month for Shepparton as the stage was set for a heated federal election campaign. But the month was to be dominated by some big announcements: some came in the form of longawaited Victorian budget funding, while others resulted from a milk price clawback, launching a crisis.

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews announced funding for the redevelopment of Goulburn Valley Health in April. Duncan McGauchie was announced as the Liberal candidate for Murray contesting the 2016 federal election.

April 18 Duncan McGauchie was selected as Liberal candidate for the seat of Murray ahead of the 2016 federal election, hoping to succeed longstanding Liberal MP Sharman Stone.

April 9 Amid plenty of anticipation, the sod was turned on Shepparton’s new $73 million law courts, with works in proper set to start later on in April. The state-of-the-art ﬁve-storey facility was planned to include six courtrooms, two that could accommodate juries, and was expected to be completed by the end of 2017.

He won a ﬁve nominee preselection contest to battle it out for the safe conservative seat in a three-cornered contest after Dr Stone announced she would not seek re-election after 20 years in parliament.

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Finally! Premier Daniel Andrews dropped into Shepparton to announce a $168.5 million redevelopment of Goulburn Valley Health to plenty of applause.

Damian Drum was elected unopposed as the Nationals candidate to battle for the seat of Murray at the 2016 federal election. He had been an Upper House member in Victorian Parliament before announcing he would contest the federal election after Federal Member for Murray Sharman Stone announced she would be retiring. Mr Drum went on to win the seat.

The long awaited redevelopment was anticipated to create 650 new jobs once ﬁnished, and the hospital’s emergency department would double in size.

An extra daily V/Line service was also announced in the Victorian Budget, to start early next year.

The funding formed part of the 2016–17 Victorian budget, to be revealed a week later.

April 28 Dairy processor Murray Goulburn cut its milk price, triggering the dairy crisis and creating huge uncertainty for dairy farmers across the region. The dairy giant dropped its full year farm gate milk price from $5.60/kg milk solids to between $4.75 and $5. At the time the processor blamed reduced demand for milk powder from China, a stronger Australian dollar and a revaluation of the stock it was carrying.

April 28 All aboard! The Victorian budget stopped off at Shepparton again, delivering an extra V/Line service for the city. The additional daily service from Seymour to Shepparton was announced to be brought in from January 2017. Consultation on the time of day for the service was to follow. Ms Sheed and other stakeholders had campaigned long and hard for faster and better services to and from Shepparton.

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Support mall and buy local The busy lead-up to Christmas is over, but there is still more shopping to be done. Today, the traditional Boxing Day sales kick off with some of the bigger shops opening as early as 7 am. There will undoubtedly be large reductions as there are every year and many reasons for bargain hunters to get up early. But this year

there is an extra reason to get out and about. If readers are planning on making the most of Boxing Day sales, we urge them to spend in Shepparton, and we particularly urge people to support our longsuffering Maude St Mall traders. This year has seen debate reach fever pitch over what to do about the decline of our mall.

Whether traffic is returned or not, the most powerful solution must be to bring our trade to local businesses. Mall traders have weathered the storms over parking, traffic flow and pop-up entertainment suggestions, and they have steered a straight course. The majority of mall traders have always believed re-introducing some traffic into the area would help increase foot traffic and thus business. Others think leaving the space as a pedestrian area with extra attractions would help.

IF READERS ARE PLANNING ON MAKING THE MOST OF BOXING DAY SALES, WE URGE THEM TO SPEND IN SHEPPARTON, AND WE PARTICULARLY URGE PEOPLE TO SUPPORT OUR LONG-SUFFERING MAUDE ST MALL TRADERS. Urban design consultancy firm Spiire has come up with interesting and clever ideas which do not preclude re-opening the shopping area to traffic or leaving some areas as walkways.

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Until Greater Shepparton City Council makes a firm decision, the debate will continue. The one thing we can be certain of is that by supporting our traders we are sup-

porting ourselves and the future vibrancy of our city. We believe mall traders can help themselves by working closely with council to introduce more variety as well as uniform and, in some cases, extended trading hours. When it comes to the mall, we look forward to a new year of stimulating ideas, open debate and eventual revitalisation. Tradewise, big things are happening at all compass points of the city. But we believe the Maude St Mall, for all its faults and its potential, is still the heart of the city.

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Let’s make new year cleaner ROBERT MCLEAN rmclean@ mcmedia.com.au

Radio National accompanies me on early morning walks around the environs of Shepparton. At that time of the day, the ABC station transmits primarily news and information and the stories it tells can be uplifting, damn depressing, or simply interesting. What is on the radio at that time matches pretty well the tenor of what I see and experience when walking around the inner-city and surrounding neighbourhoods. Occasionally a motorist will stop at an intersection and wave me across while they wait, or a passing fellow walker will offer a cheerful ‘‘good morning’’ as they go by. Those small, and seemingly inconsequential, moments reaffirm your faith in humanity, but then just as quick as your spirit soars, it can come crashing down. Rubbish is probably the most significant marker of human presence.

Eyesore: Rubbish dumped outside the Shepparton Salvation Army Store. Blatant dumping of household rubbish and sometimes industrial waste is reported by this newspaper and other forms of media, but what rarely rates a mention is the likes of the trail of litter throughout the city’s streets and shared pathways. That rubbish is incidental — a bottle here, a can there, a shoe, a cardboard box, junk mail blowing down the

street, scraps falling our passing utes and trucks, clothing, plastic bags (they too are rubbish, but handy for carrying all the other detritus), used nappies, and on one occasion of used woman’s health product, which I had swooped on before realising what it was. Probably the most frustrating is the packaging from around something bought at a nearby store.

That packaging is often torn open and simply thrown on the ground, often ignoring a nearby rubbish bin. While that might be frustrating, it is the behaviour of those who seek a secluded spot for a quiet drink that is the most intriguing — many of course throw their cans and bottles carelessly away, but some go to great lengths to hide their empties or pack

them neatly back in the box or bag in which they carried them. Why, I wonder if they care so much to pack their empties back in the box or bag, or make an effort at hiding them and not take it to a rubbish bin? And what does the sometimes apocalyptic-like news have to do with the litany of rubbish that fouls our city’s streets? Well, that discarded piece of seemingly harmless rubbish is sort of ‘‘ground zero’’ in caring for your home, caring for your community, caring for your environment and caring for your fellows. Walking the streets of Shepparton cleaning up after others, the thoughts of reporter John Vidal often crowd my thinking — he recently wrote: ‘‘We weep at the disappearance of endangered species, but avert our eyes to the causes of Earth’s destruction’’. That said, and this being almost e2017, let’s personally enact a new years resolution; first, not to litter and second, pick up and properly dispose of any rubbish we see; making our hometown just a little cleaner and somewhat tidier. ● Rob McLean is a former News editor.

Letters to the Editor Back to basics Nick Roberts Shepparton The Verney Rd upgrade debacle is a classic example as to why councils should stick to the basics — roads, rates and rubbish — before chasing multi-million dollar rainbows. A 1 km road project should not take the best part of a year to complete. Project management from council has been appalling, with locals witnessing weeks on end of little or no activity long after the rain had stopped.

While council has become preoccupied with pet projects like a new arts centre, Geoff Dobson’s river project and shipping containers in the mall, the basics have been forgotten. Has it become this bad that the Welsford St suits can’t manage simple road projects or free parking in the central business district? I am hoping this new council, with all the fanfare it has had, can get focused on the basics. Too long: The Verney Rd upgrade has taken far too long, with weeks of little or no activity.

Peter Hillary Picture: AP/Iridium South Pacific

It is happy birthday today to New Zealand mountaineer, philanthropist and writer Peter Hillary (1954-). Peter Edmund Hillary comes from one of the great families of mountaineering and has a history of world-class achievements in climbing. Born in Auckland, New Zealand, Hillary is the son of Sir Edmund Hillary, who made the first ever ascent of Mt Everest with his climbing partner Tenzing Norgay in 1953. As a child he grew up climbing mountains and participating in many of his father’s expeditions and projects. Some of these expeditions included travelling to the North Pole, boating up the Ganges River in India and climbing in the Himalayas. At the age of 20 he tragically lost his mother and youngest sister in a plane crash in Nepal. Hillary was hit hard by the news, describing the women as ‘‘the glue that bonded his family together’’. Hillary has been involved in more than 30 alpine expeditions across the world and has climbed all seven of the highest mountains on each of the seven continents, including reaching the summit of Mt Everest twice. With his first summit of Everest in 1990, he and Sir Edmund became the first father and son to achieve the feat. His second ascent in 2002 was part of a National Geographic Society expedition to mark the 50th anniversary of Sir Edmund and Mr Norgay’s historic first ascent. In 2008 his father died after a sudden heart attack in Auckland. Hillary performed the eulogy at his funeral, which was televised live across New Zealand. Hillary devotes most of his time to fundraising in support of his father’s Himalayan Trust, an organisation that assists the people of the Mt Everest region. He is also a professional public speaker and the author of four mountaineering books.

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Take water safety seriously NAGAMBIE LOOKING FORWARD TO A SEASONAL INFLUX OF THOUSANDS FOR WATER SPORTS ON OFFER By Declan Martin Strathbogie Shire Mayor Amanda McClaren says Nagambie locals are looking forward to their town becoming a busy summer destination but are urging people to be safe on the water. ‘‘It’s hugely important time for local businesses and the economy, people visit for day trips but also stay in local accommodation and caravan parks,’’ Cr McClaren said. ‘‘There are 20 major events on the water in 2017 and thousands will be using the facilities at Lake Nagambie. ‘‘We want people to enjoy themselves but our compliance officers will be out and about and have a zero tolerance for anyone operating unsafely, and will be looking closely at respectful boating and whether life jackets are being worn.’’ Maritime rules apply to all forms of recreational use on Lake Nagambie including boating, jet skis, swimming, canoeing and fishing. Ms McClaren said council was working with Maritime Safety Victoria to address the small minority of boaters intent on anti-social behaviour on the waterway, as seen by users and nearby residents during the 2016 boating season. In 2016, inquiries about tourism to Strathbogie Shire Council peaked during the summer period with 1175 requests for information in January on using the lake,

WE WANT PEOPLE TO ENJOY THEMSELVES BUT OUR COMPLIANCE OFFICERS WILL BE OUT AND ABOUT AND HAVE A ZERO TOLERANCE FOR ANYONE OPERATING UNSAFELY . . . — AMANDA MCCLAREN camping, wineries and events. Recreational water users will have additional peace of mind if something goes wrong, thanks to Nagambie’s 24-hour ambulance service operating. A full-time paramedic will be based in the town with ambulance community officers to provide care during the seasonal surge. ● If you witness hooning and excess speeding on the waterway at any time, please report this on council’s toll-free phone number 1800 065 993. For more information on lake closures, boat launching or any information about using Lake Nagambie visit www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au/ tourism/boating-a-fishing/ goulburn-river-a-lake-nagambie

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Ideal for a family getaway LODGE CAN HELP TEACH YOUR CHILDREN MANNERS, WHILE GIVING YOU TIME TO ENJOY ADULT COMPANY THREDBO, NSW: There’s something magical about Boali Lodge in Thredbo. The place can cast a spell over children. Despite being tired, and a touch grumpy, children can be seen cleaning their plates from the table without complaint. Not one single annoyed word. Even better, they are actually scraping leftover food scraps off their plates and into the bin, without being nagged. Knives and forks have been stowed in a bucket of soapy water and now two children are actually setting the table for the adults. And they are smiling. Boali Lodge in Thredbo seems to have cottoned on to an incredible idea. Give the children responsibility and in return, get wonderful helpful children . . . and a dinner for adults in peace. Boali provides catered breakfasts, lunch and dinner for their guests. But it’s the three-course dinner where the magic really happens. The lodge provides dinner for children at 6 pm. Adults have a separate dinner time at 7 pm. The children know they must tidy the dining area and set the table in time for adults to eat. All children in the lodge help out and play their part. Then, when the adults come in for their main meal, children are free to play in the large downstairs

IF YOU GO PLAYING THERE: Guided tours of Mt Kosciuszko depart from Valley Terminal at 10 am every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Adults $50, children $35, family $100 (including two adults and up to three children). The 13 km-round trip takes five hours to complete. STAYING THERE: Boali Lodge in Thredbo village provides family accommodation in loft-style rooms with views over the Crackenback range. The lodge is fully catered and will even provide sandwiches to take up the mountain. Spacious: The interior of Boali Lodge at Thredbo.

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Fun for everyone (right): Boali Lodge at Thredbo. playroom. It’s a win-win rule for families. The kids get to have time playing with their new friends, without mum and dad helicoptering. And the parents get a few hours eating without children. No telling the kids to use their knife and fork properly, to keep their elbows off the table or to put their dirty dishes away. Even better, there’s adult conversation to keep the adults entertained. Boali Lodge has 14 comfortable, lodge-style rooms and can accommodate 36 people. For families, the loft rooms allow

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Lego in the White House MASTER BUILDERS CREATE REPLICA HOUSES FOR EACH OF THE 56 UNITED STATES AND TERRITORIES ENFIELD, CONNECTICUT: The assignment for this year’s White House holiday display came with a tight deadline. A team of Lego master builders had to create 56 unique gingerbread houses out of the toy bricks, one for each state and American territory — within 21⁄2 weeks. For this group, it was child’s play. The seven masters at the United States headquarters of Lego Systems in Enfield had them designed, built from more than 200 000 Lego pieces and in a van to Washington in time for the unveiling. ‘‘We had an all-hands-on-deck kind of thing,’’ master builder Paul Chrzan said. ‘‘We basically gave ourselves a day for each house. And we just built like crazy.’’ The team prides itself on building just about anything out of Lego bricks, including, among other recent projects, scenes for The Lego Movie, a replica of Rio de Janeiro for the Olympics and a lifesize statue of Red Sox slugger David Ortiz. Promoted to the highest ranks for their skills, the master builders fulfil a marketing role for the Denmark-based company, but also see themselves as inspiring young builders. The team of seven, including a former pastry chef, a retail worker and an actor, works in the model shop, a building down a slight hill

Modelling: A model in the White House, one of 56 Lego gingerbread houses, one for each state and territory. Picture: AP Photo/Andrew Harnik

from the administrative offices that features a Lego Christmas wreath on the walls, designers at computers and the sounds of builders tinkering with the latest structures. Some, such as Mr Chrzan, 55, had a Lego affinity from childhood, when his Danish mother was

among the first in his neighbourhood to buy the sets. Others did not play with Lego much as children, but studied sculpture or fine arts in school. All see the toy brick as a medium for artistic expression. Master builder Pete Donner got his start as a model gluer out of

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high school in 1997. As a child, he was awful at building Lego sets, preferring to set aside the instructions, which he said helped him win the job he has now. ‘‘For each one of us it’s a unique journey,’’ he said. ‘‘The secret to my success is I

drew a lot and I built a lot.’’ While children and adults alike are awed to hear about his work, he said it is a job, with real deadlines and customer expectations. He keeps the stress in perspective by remembering a zinger from a retired colleague’s wife who told him after a rough day: ‘‘Oh, Steve, what’s the matter, did you run out of yellow brick today?’’ Advances in technology in the past 20 years have dramatically changed the job, with proprietary Lego software churning out rough blueprints that once had to be etched by hand on graph paper. Still, a life-size model of a character can take 70 to 150 hours to design and 350 hours to build. The models go on display at fairs and retail stores or are commissioned by promotional partners. One master builder, Erik Varszegi, said the deadline pressure sometimes left him feeling jealous of the amateur builders outside the company who can spend a year or longer on projects of their own design. Donner said he builds with Lego even after finishing his day’s work. In addition to building with his two daughters, he has his own side projects. ‘‘I have access to the biggest Lego collection in the world,’’ he said. ‘‘Why wouldn’t I utilise that?’’

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Australian actor George Lazenby plays James Bond in which movie?

Australia’s ﬁrst railway was ofﬁcially opened in 1831 in which state?

Victoria Bitter (VB) was ﬁrst brewed in which decade of the 1800s?

The ﬁrst episode of Doctor Who aired in which decade?

What is the third-most populous city in Australia after Sydney and Melbourne?

Dec 22-Jan 20 There could be a fraction too much friction at chez Capricorn, as the planets stir up problems in your domestic zone. A double dose of diplomacy will get you through the day and night!

The three Farriss brothers of INXS are Andrew, Tim and who?

10 Which artist painted Self Portrait Facing Death less than a year before his death?

Jan 21-Feb 19 Uranus and Jupiter rev up your restless side. You’ll feel like discarding people, behaviours or beliefs that have outlived their purpose. But be careful you don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater!

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1 Super Mario Bros. 2 Spy. 3 New South Wales. 4 1960s. 5 Brisbane. 6 True. 7 On Her Majesty’s Secret Service. 8 1850s. 9 Jon. 10 Pablo Picasso.

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Charles Babbage, English mathematician (1791– 1871); Henry Miller, US writer (1891–1980), Mao Zedong, Chinese leader (1893–1976); Ugly Dave Gray, English-born Australian television personality (1933–); Abdul “Duke” Fakir, US singer (1935–); Fred Schepisi, Australian ﬁlmmaker (1939–); Phil Spector, US music producer (1939–); Peter Hillary, New Zealand mountaineer (1954–); David Sedaris, US author (1956–); Lars Ulrich, Danish musician (1963–); Jared Leto, US actor and musician (1971–); Simon Goodwin, Australian rules footballer (1976–); Craig Wing, Australian rugby league player (1979–).

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Feb 20-Mar 20 Are you being realistic Pisces? Having dreams is ﬁne, but there comes a time when you have to put them into practise. You’re also prone to extravagance today, as you overspend or overextend. Mar 21-Apr 20 Rams can be real hot-heads, and heated emotions can make you even more impulsive and impatient than usual. Pace yourself today, as you’re likely to feel impetuous and somewhat foolhardy. Apr 21-May 21 Hey Taurus – have you got the day planned precisely? Prepare for some disruptive surprises! Things won’t run smoothly, so hold onto your seat and just enjoy the rollicking holiday ride.

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May 22-Jun 21 Friendships or group activities look unsettled today twins. Don’t accept other people’s version of events. Take the time to check things thoroughly before you make an important decision.

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Jun 22-Jul 23 Hasty words will land you in trouble today crabs. So think carefully before you say things that you will later regret. You could ﬁnd you’ve bitten off more than you can comfortably chew.

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Aug 24-Sep 23 If someone approaches you with a ﬁnancial deal that looks too good to be true, start running away very fast Virgo! If you hang around, then you might be talked into making a messy mistake.

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Sep 24-Oct 23 You’re keen to learn something new today but avoid jumping to half-baked conclusions, especially about a relationship. Instead, think things through before you make a major move. Oct 24-Nov 22 Do you usually do the same-old thing on Boxing Day? Your usual routine ﬂies out the window today as people or circumstances force you to let go of previous patterns and move on.

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Jul 24-Aug 23 You’re in the mood to indulge yourself today lions as you overdo just about everything –including talking, eating, socialising and spending. If you are driving, be careful not to speed.

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ACROSS 3 Turned upside down 8 Skilled 10 Press 12 Vacations (informal) 14 Sealed glass vial (US spelling) 16 Prison 17 Green vegetable 18 Schooling both males and females (2-2) 19 Diplomacy

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Nov 23-Dec 21 Jupiter and Uranus are set to disrupt the rhythm of your Boxing Day. Relations with a child, teenager, friend or lover are also likely to be topsyturvy. So hold on tight and expect the unexpected!

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Sporting year in review: April 1

Memorial Trophy.

Arch-rivals Shepparton and Shepparton United opened the Goulburn Valley Football League season at Deakin Reserve.

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April 1 Arielle Sutherland furthered her goal umpiring ambitions after heading to Townsville to take part in the AFL’s National Diversity Championships. Ariel, 14, spent the second week of her school holidays officiating teenagers playing in the National Kickstart Championships for indigenous players and the All Nations Cup open to footballers from multicultural backgrounds.

April 2 Shepparton Hazara FC made a stunning first impression by winning the annual Easter Afghan Soccer Cup in Melbourne. The team capped a memorable debut campaign at the popular three-day tournament with a penalty shootout victory in the final. But the Shepparton side, which had gone through undefeated into the decider, needed to stage a sterling fightback before lifting the trophy.

April 4 The longest winning streak in Victorian country football came to an end. Tungamah’s run of consecutive victories ended on 48 after the Bears suffered a surprise four-point loss to Katunga. The Swans’ win reverberated through the Picola District Football League south-east competition, despite Tungamah fielding only 12 of the f lag-winning team from last year.

April 4 Greg Sidebottom was remembered as a generous and passionate man who loved sport. The veteran umpire died, aged 61, while officiating the Kyabram District Football League game between Ardmona and Undera. Sidebottom collapsed during the final quarter of the game at Ardmona Recreation Reserve after going into cardiac arrest.

April 4 It might have been round one, but the Deakin Reserve grandstand rumbled like grand final day. Shepparton supporters celebrated an epic two-point victory against Goulburn Valley Football League archrival Shepparton United more than most other victories in the past decade. And for good reason. It was the Bears’ first triumph over their Deakin co-tenant since Anzac Day 2009, as they finally reclaimed the Ross Mason

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An exquisite sprinkling of French f lavour proved a crucial ingredient in a winning recipe for the Goulburn Valley Suns. Attacking ace Anthony Gaillard played a decisive role with the opening goal in a welcome 2-0 victory against Bendigo City at McEwen Reserve.

April 6 Connor Holland, 14, was off to Wollongong to represent Victoria for the second time in the Australian Championships.

April 7 Tom Spark’s long-term commitment to squash was recognised by the state when he was inducted into the Victorian Squash and Racquetball Hall of Fame. Spark, 60, travelled to Melbourne with wife Christine to accept the trophy at an awards night and said while winning world championships were his greatest achievement, being included in the Hall of Fame was a nice individual recognition.

Waving to the top: Arielle Sutherland took part in the AFL’s National Diversity Championships as a goal umpire.

April 8 Shepparton Lawn Tennis Club president Malcolm Thiel was still in shock after a surprise presentation at last week’s Easter Tournament, where he was awarded life membership. The 15-year servant of the club said he was completely caught off guard and had no idea his invitation to the exclusive club was imminent.

April 9 Tatura president Tim Nihill said the club had no grudge against Daniel Lewis after he officially signed with NT Thunder. The enigmatic high-flying forward, who became a cult hero during three Goulburn Valley Football League seasons with Mooroopna, was named as an emergency for the Thunder’s North East Australian Football League game against Sydney Uni.

April 12 The Goulburn Valley Suns went toe-to-toe with Premier League Two East tabletoppers Dandenong Thunder at McEwen Reserve. Thunder proved too good and edged out the men in orange 3-2, but it was a brave performance from Nick Kalafatis’ men against the then unbeaten side.

April 14 Former Goulburn Valley Football League chairmen Trevor Pollard and Ian Fitzsimmons took aim over the decision to sell the league’s former office at Dunkirk Ave. The past supremos, who

Honoured: Shepparton Lawn Tennis Club president Malcolm Thiel was awarded life membership by the club this year. between them spent eight years in the role, pulled no punches surrounding their thoughts on the competition’s future direction and what impact it had on the legacy left by the league’s forefathers, most notably former chairman Barry Connolly.

April 14 Mooroopna Junior Football Club was enjoying Clayton Oliver’s meteoric rise in the AFL more than most. The club was presented with an NAB package as a result of the Melbourne recruit being nominated for the NAB Rising Star award for his outstanding AFL debut against Greater Western Sydney in round one.

April 15 Four-time Goulburn Valley Football League leading goalkicker Saad Saad sensationally left Seymour. Saad won three premierships with the Lions and booted 860 goals in 171 appearances as the small forward averaged 5.3 goals a game across nine seasons.

April 16 Five years ago, Undera footballer Jason Shields was winding down his career and looking for a new way to stay in shape. Shields formed a team to compete in the Shepparton 70.3 Ironman and after completing the bike, a passion was discovered that would have him travel to Spain and train with the best triathletes in the world.

April 16 The Murchison Football and Netball Club became known as MurchisonToolamba after an overwhelming majority voted for the name change at a special meeting. Fifty club members voted for the name change, while eight were against the proposal, which Murchison life member Warwick Gregory raised at the club’s annual meeting last year.

April 18 Deakin Reserve was the scene for a classic Goulburn Valley Football League thriller. Shepparton rivals, the

Tragic loss: Community figure Greg Sidebottom was remembered as a passionate and generous man after dying while umpiring a Kyabram District Football League game. Bears and Swans, treated the crowd to a match full of suspense and when the final siren rang out, just one point proved the difference. In the end, it was the Swans emerging triumphant, despite a late rally from the home side.

April 19 Shepparton South’s deadly form continued with another win in a game that would be remembered for a Tommy Tennant wonder goal. South extended its unbeaten run in the Bendigo-Goulburn North East pre-season cup with a 2-0 away win against Eaglehawk.

Jacobson extended his lead at the top of the Dunlop Series with two stunning wins at Phillip Island. Jacobson enjoyed a brilliant weekend, taking out races one and three, and was only denied the trifecta by one place after finishing second behind James Golding in race two.

April 20 Tallygaroopna paceman Ryan Sidebottom was axed from the Victorian state cricket squad. The Bushrangers announced a record 31-strong list for the upcoming season, with Sidebottom not offered a new deal.

April 20 Shepparton racer Garry

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Shepparton teenager Billy Jones stepped on to the national television stage after being given the chance to introduce Prime 7 show AFL Gameday. Jones, 13, was selected for the role after making a great impression when he attended a filming of the weekly show.

Shepparton swimmer Carter Swift smashed two state records at the School Sport Victoria Swimming Championships. Swift, who attends Wanganui Park Secondary College, took out gold medals in the men’s 18-20 50 m butterf ly and 50 m freestyle. If standing on top of the podium was not enough, Swift came away with Victorian records after swimming scintillating times in the butterf ly and the freestyle.

April 22 Shepparton Football Club and the RSL were bemused by a ruling that banned teams from wearing special Anzac jumpers in games. Renowned sporting brand Puma combined with RSL Victoria to produce guernseys for community football teams, including in the Goulburn Valley Football League, at no cost to the club. However, AFL Victoria stepped in and pointed to an existing rule that states teams are not allowed to wear the jumpers because of existing licensing agreements.

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April 27 Steele Sidebottom joked he may have to feel ill a little more often. The Tallygaroopna talent admitted he was not feeling 100 per cent before Collingwood’s annual Anzac Day clash against Essendon. But fast-forward a few hours and Sidebottom was wearing the Anzac Day Medal after one of his finest performances for the Magpies.

April 29 Former Tatura playing coach Jamason Daniels made a cameo appearance for the Bulldogs in a bumper round four clash against Echuca. Daniels was set to fulfil the second year of his contract at Tatura when a shock job offer from AFL club Gold Coast Suns led to him leaving in January.

April 30 Local football identity Rob Auld was appointed as AFL Tasmania’s number

one man. The former Nagambie coach was unveiled as chief executive of the Apple Isle’s football body in Hobart.

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Greats dazzled at Deakin TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE TO DAY QUEENSLANDERS BORDER AND THOMSON PLAYED AT SHEPPARTON By Oliver Caffrey There were not many bigger names than Allan Border and Jeff Thomson when it came to Australian cricket in the 1980s. In 1983, Border was less than five years into a dazzling career that would see him go down as one of the sport’s greatest batsmen by the time he retired in 1994. Serious injuries had taken away some of the fear factor that came through Thomson’s bowling, but he was still a nasty proposition to face up to. So when it was announced the pair would be coming to Shepparton on February 23 as part of a Queensland side to play a Victoria Country XI, there was hype. It promised to be even bigger in the lead-up, with Greg Chappell captain of the sunshine state. However, the Australian legend pulled out on the eve of the contest at Deakin Reserve after his wife Judy had a minor operation that resulted in some complications. Present Australian chairman of selectors Trevor Hohns replaced Chappell as skipper. Shepparton Youth Club’s Peter Whitelock faced up to Hohns at the coin toss as Vic Country captain. News sports reporter Tom Carey detailed Whitelock’s self less attitude to cricket before the game. Peter Whitelock, Victorian Country XI captain against Queensland at Deakin Reserve tomorrow, will probably be the most modest player in the game. ‘‘Flower’’, as he has been known since schooldays because of a garish Gold Coast T-shirt he wore in physical education sessions in the hope it would be torn off his back and thrown out, lets his record speak. Yet even that this season is not at superficial glance as impressive as any of the others in his team. But when examined closely it shows one good reason: Whitelock has subjugated his own skills for the benefit of his team. Some might argue that at only 26 in his seventh season as Shepparton Youth Club captain it is too soon for him to be concentrating on his younger players while sacrificing his own ability. Whitelock was not the only familiar face in the Vic Country team, with dual sports star Des Campbell opening the batting. The great Rob Douloudis, who won three Lightfoot medals as the Haisman Shield’s best player, was selected to come in at No. 4. The News was an afternoon paper in 1983 and Carey perfectly summed up the opening hour of play before going to print. An estimated 3500 people are at Deakin Reserve, in warm sunshine to see the opening of play in the one-day cricket match between the Victorian Country XI and Queensland Sheffield Shield team. The enthusiastic crowd was still growing and parking space from the ground west towards the city shopping centre and east towards SPC cannery was filled by 11.45 am. Queensland, captained by veteran Shield player Trevor Hohns in the absence of Greg Chappell, batted first after Hohns won the toss against Country XI captain Peter Whitelock.

Call it in the air: Victoria Country XI captain Peter Whitelock and Queensland skipper Trevor Hohns toss the coin before the match. Good deck: Australian and Queensland tearaway Jeff Thomson inspects the Deakin Reserve pitch.

SCOREBOARD QUEENSLAND A. Courtice c P. Morley b P. Thorne .. .. .. .. .. .. R. Kerr c & b P. Whitelock .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. G. Ritchie c J. McPhillamy b B. Wayman .. .. .. .. .. B. Henschell c P. Morley b J. McPhillamy .. .. .. .. .. W. Broad c & b J. McPhillamy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A. Border b G. Connors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T. Hohns b G. Connorslu6 R. Phillips c J. Stapleton b B. Wayman . . . . . . . . . . . . H. Frei not out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J.Thomson not out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Extras 14 Total: 8-203 Bowling: G. Connors 10-3-2-22, J. McPhillamy 9-0-2-51, P. Thorne 11-0-1-43, P. Whitelock 7-2-1-26, P. Morley 7-1-0-36, B. Wayman 3-0-2-2-11.

Getting eye in: Peter Whitelock has a hit in the nets.

Rough run: Australian legend Allan Border did not have as much fun in Shepparton in 1983 as he did playing Beach Cricket here in 2009. He was clean bowled for three.

Chappell’s replacement in the team — and also in the Queensland squad to meet Victoria at St Kilda Cricket Ground starting on Friday — is batsman Wayne Broad. Robbie Kerr and Andrew Courtice opened the batting for Queensland and, after 45 minutes, were scoring at even time. The only Country XI bowler to trouble them at that stage was 18-year-old Shepparton speedster Greg Connors. Connors, who has been chosen to tour with the Australian Colts in England next July and August, bowled six overs of fine line and length, including two maidens, to concede 13 runs. Border and Thomson were not

the only Australian Test players to make an appearance. He might not have the glowing reputation of the aforementioned two, but Greg Ritchie carved out a 30-Test career from 1982 to 1987, averaging 35.20, including three centuries. Ritchie proved to be the match winner for Queensland, hitting a bright 57 after coming to the crease at first drop. Border walked to the middle in at No. 6, but was gone quickly, departing for three after being clean bowled by Connors. The run-rate did not reach the heights it does in today’s short form cricket, with Queensland’s score of 203 proving to comfortably be enough.

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VIC COUNTRY D. Campbell b T. Hohns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 L. Rosenow b W. Broad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 D. Major c & b T. Hohns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 R. Douloudis b W. Broad .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 2 J. Stapleton not out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 B. Wayman A. Courtice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 P. Morley not out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Total: 5-154 Bowling: J. Thomson 7-2-0-12, H. Frei 7-3-0-14, J. Maguire 8-2-0-12, B. Henschell 6-0-0-35, W. Broad 6-1-2-12, T. Hohns 8-1-2-22, A. Courtice 4-0-1-23, R. Phillips 1-0-0-4. Queensland won by 49 runs. Carey’s review in the February 24 edition of The News. An enthusiastic crowd, the biggest in living memory at Deakin Reserve, saw Queensland beat the Victorian Country XI by 49 runs in the one-day cricket match yesterday, Shepparton Cricket Association officials, still counting proceeds from the game in gates, competitions, catering and share of bar turnover, estimated total receipts at $15 000. Officials and players of both sides heaped praise on the wicket prepared by Deakin Reserve curator David Black and his assistant Bryan Wayman, one of the Country XI stars.

Queensland captain Trevor Hohns said Deakin was well fitted to stage a Shield match if the VCA considered playing them in country centres. Queensland batted first and was away to a good start with openers Andrew Courtice, 31, and Robbie Kerr, 41, and then the first wicket down Greg Ritchie, 57. Des Campbell and Lloyd Rosenow opened cautiously for the Country XI against the speed of Jeff Thomson and Harry Frei with Maguire on as first change even faster than left-arm Frei. They did well to proceed to 0-50 in 80 minutes, but it was obvious the run-rate would have to be increased to give Country XI a winning chance.

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