Beagle Weekender Vol 225 September 17th 2021

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editorial Welcome to this week’s editorial, If you are in the Eurobodalla you will no doubt be enjoying the con5nued Lock Down, taking 5me to a7end to everything you s5ll haven’t got around to over the past weeks and weeks of Lock Downs.

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the Bega shire enjoying a li:ing of restric5ons. They looked happy to be back in the gym, si<ng around in cafes, actually buying things in shops, having a beer with mates and enjoying their new found freedom. We can only hope that we too might enjoy those same freedoms one day.

Alas Eurobodalla now has ten ac5ve cases of Covid.

Covid is a strange beast that takes hold and then quietly spreads as you go about your day to day. You might pick it up unknowingly and be in the community for a few days before becoming aware of any symptoms. By then you could well have gone to Woollies, Dan Murphy’s and even the Post Office. Fortunately for most of us we do the right thing. We scan ourselves in and check ourselves out. Our phones keep a record of our Check-In history and should we be unlucky enough to contract Covid we would willingly hand over our phone so that our whereabouts might help Covid Trackers do their job as quickly as possible to prevent any further spread.

But that is in an ideal world. Ours sadly is not such a world.

Many in the Shire, now locked down indefinitely, might lay the blame for all of this at the feet of Case Number One. It is understood that Case #1 came into the Shire having been released from a correc5onal facility. We have since learnt that Case #1 moved about in the community. Most likely unaware they were infected they set in line a domino effect that now numbers ten cases. By the end of the weekend we can expect more.

Of importance in this is the revela5on that the correc5onal facility holds no responsibility for having released a Covid posi5ve person into the community. Parklea, for example, has an intake protocol that places new arrivals in isola5on from other prisoners for a fortnight to ensure they will not infect fellow detainees. But there is no such release protocol.

Parklea states "All inmates who leave Parklea Correc5onal Centre are required to self-isolate for 14 days regardless of their COVID status." We learn that upon release, inmate details are provided to NSW Health, who are then responsible for ensuring self-isola5on.

Sadly for Eurobodalla our Primary Case #1 didn’t self isolate. When it came to assis5ng authori5es with 5mes and places of check-ins using QR codes or Case #1 decided to be unco-opera5ve. This caused a major delay in the community being advised of venues of concern. The rest will become our history.

In the mean5me the poten5al for other Covid Primary Cases to enter the fragile NSW regional community via soon to be released inmates from Parklea remains a major concern. Parklea is a known hotspot for Covid.

The most disappoin5ng aspect of all this is that the authori5es are aware of the exposure risk when prisoners are released. With a dispropor5onate number of prisoners in NSW Correc5onal facili5es being aboriginal it is even more concerning that their return, if posi5ve, to their homes and community, will have major consequences.

Over the past few months we have seen countless examples of people doing the wrong thing. There is an exaspera5on of Lock Down weariness, there is a fac5on who declare it all a sham, and then there are those who simple don’t care. In our case it appears that we are all in this together because Correc5onal Services simply didn’t care. They had their rules and procedures and they let out a person they knew would not abide by the self isola5on rules.

The lesson to be learnt here is that we can not place total trust in “thy neighbour” and we must acknowledge that there are those who will do their best to find loopholes, to snub rules, and to act selfishly. It is therefore up to each and all of us to do what we can to limit our exposure. Let’s con5nue being mindful, respecKul, careful and, when able, cheerful because one day we will be able to enjoy the freedoms we miss.

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Rob and Kate of South Coast Pix posted these images saying: “It's been some 5me since we've published any bridge pix, but we had some 5me between jobs today so grabbed some shots of the Bridge Demo Team working on removing a part of the pylon -We're not experts, but it looks heavy...

Please enjoy these pix and feel free to share with anyone who may be interested in an update.”

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The South East welcomes thirty new Australian residents Meet our newest Eurobodalla ci5zens! There were 13 residents making the pledge of commitment to Australia today on Australian Ci5zenship Day - and while the ceremony had to be done a li7le differently, it was less momentous Vol 16no September 15th 2017 for everyone involved.

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Christopher Boyko Josephine Clark David Crawford Dhanwant Kaur Louise Henley Deborah Moulding Sheen De Guzman Edgardo Restua Judy Cawil Rob Romas Wing Han Wong Naomy Mulwa Solomon Kiple5ng.

In Bega Valley Shire the ci5zenship ceremony was also held today, welcoming 17 new Australian ci5zens.

The origins of Bega's newest ci5zens include Colombia, South Africa, the Netherlands, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Bega Valley Shire Mayor, Russell Fitzpatrick congratulated our new ci5zens and on behalf of the local community, wished them well as they start their new lives as Australians.

“Today’s ceremony is par5cularly significant as not only is it Australian Ci5zenship Day, but it’s the 20th anniversary of this great day,” Cr Fitzpatrick said.

“It is the day we reflect on the meaning and importance of Australian ci5zenship and the responsibili5es and privileges we have as ci5zens.

“Choosing to become an Australian ci5zen is an important expression of loyalty and commitment to our country.

“Australian ci5zenship is something to be valued and celebrated, and today is a moment in the lives of our newest ci5zens to be remembered with honour and enjoyment.”

For further informa5on or to apply to become an Australian Ci5zen, contact the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs on 131 880 or visit the Department’s website.

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Local Real Estate: Eurobodalla embraces on-line auc-ons The Eurobodalla Lock Down has forced many of our local businesses to think on their feet and to adapt their opera5ons and business plans to suit the ever changing rules. We are now more than familiar with Click Collect being Vol 16 and September 15th 2017offered by local cafes, book stores and department stores.

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Our local businesses have had to be resilient for nearly two years as the coming and going of visitors to the area has been interrupted by bushfires, floods, Covid 1 and now Covid Delta. Real Estate is one of the many local areas of business that have had to adapt to Covid.

Public health requirements have placed restric5ons on Open Homes. While there have been guidelines placed on inspec5ons by appointment local agents have successfully embraced 3D "walk through" so:ware and Zoom walkthroughs.

Our local real estate market has been incredibly buoyant with record sales figures as more and more metropolitan buyers are reconsidering their lifestyle and embracing the opportuni5es of low interest rates.

But what to do if you can't leave a Lock Down LGA to buy your new dream home.

Especially if the home is coming up for auc5on.

Chris5ne Ewin of My Agent in Batemans Bay has overcome the live auc5on issue by thinking outside of the square and embracing on-line property auc5ons. Chris5ne was contacted by the WIN network last week to be featured in an upcoming story they intend to run on the Batemans Bay company pilo5ng online auc5ons in the region.

My Agent was first for the region that saw three homes sell under the hammer through Auc5on Live.

Chris5ne told The Beagle "The so:ware we use is under licence".

"Our ini5al experience with the so: ware was to watch a few on-line auc5ons and consider the process for our south coast sellers who were more than comfortable in the process and encouraged by the final bidding outcomes of the proper5es that sold".

"We then put our staff though the training required to ensure the sellers were fully informed of the process and their ques5ons answered".

"Bidders register as they would for a standard auc5on to ensure that they comply with all of the regula5ons required in order to par5cipate. Once the paper work is done remotely they are given a bidding paddle number" "The auc5on is screened live with bidders and auc5oneers connected. "The general public are able to tune in and watch the auc5ons from their loungeroom and see homes sell in their neighbourhood" "There is also the facility that enables you to watch a rerun of the bidding and see the actual bids coming in with an auc5oneer from Canberra calling them."

"The feedback was fantas5c and we have another one coming up this Saturday 18th September at 2pm.

Tune in on our website. It’s the changing face of real estate." h7ps://myagen7eam.com.au/liveauc5on/

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Changed traffic condi-ons on the Kings Highway at Clyde Mountain through school holidays Vol 16 September 15th 2017 Motorists are advised of con5nuing changed traffic condi5ons on the Kings Highway at Clyde Mountain for 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 cri5cal safety work.

The Kings Highway between Misty Mountain and River Forest roads will con5nue to be closed over the school holidays. From Tuesday 21 un5l Thursday 30 September, the road will be closed Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 8am and 3pm.

From Tuesday 5 October closure 5mes will be extended to 8am and 4pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays to maximise working in daylight hours and minimise the ongoing impact of the closure.

Traffic control will be in place at Braidwood and Nelligen from 7.40am each work day to advise motorists the Kings Highway is closing at 8am and that the road will be closed by the 5me people reach the work area.

Despite the road closure, motorists will s5ll be able to travel without impact from Canberra to Braidwood and Batemans Bay to Nelligen.

The alterna5ve north route will be via the Braidwood Road, Hume Highway, Picton Road and the Princes Highway and could add up to 6.5 hours of travel 5me depending on the road user’s origin and des5na5on.

The alterna5ve south route is via the Kings Highway, Monaro Highway, Snowy Mountains Highway and the Princes Highway and could add up to 5.5 hours of travel 5me depending on the road user’s origin and des5na5on.

Motorists are advised to plan their journey, drive to condi5ons and follow the direc5ons of signs and traffic control. Transport for NSW thanks motorists for their pa5ence during this 5me.

For the latest traffic updates download the Live Traffic NSW App, visit livetraffic.com or call 132 701.

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Bega Mayor welcomes end of lockdown for the shire Bega Valley Shire Mayor, Russell Fitzpatrick has welcomed the NSW Government’s announcement the shire will come out of lockdown at 1pm today.

This announcement occurred despite no5fica5on of a further posi5ve detec5on of COVID-19 Vol 16morning’s September 15th 2017 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 virus fragments in a sample from the Bermagui sewage treatment plant.

“It has been a challenging 5me for everyone and now we can take our first steps into another ‘new normal’, including the reopening of many of our local businesses,” Cr Fitzpatrick said.

“However, we will s5ll have to con5nue to operate under certain restric5ons to ensure the safety of our community.

“Masks will remain mandatory for all indoor public venues, including public transport, front-of-house hospitality, and retail and business premises.

“Venues will be able to reopen subject to physical distancing; one person per 4sqm inside and one person per 2sqm outside. Good hygiene prac5ces must also con5nue.

“Most importantly, if anyone in the shire has even the mildest symptom, they must come forward and get tested.

“COVID fragments have now been detected in the four sewage treatment plants that are being tested over the last four weeks.

“It’s only through tes5ng that we can be certain of where the virus is.”

Council’s Ac5ng CEO, Anthony McMahon said Council staff were looking forward to rolling back the restric5ons for some of their services.

“The re-opening of many of our public facili5es following the lockdown is great news for our community and is most welcome,” Mr McMahon said.

“We will reopen our customer service area in the Zingel Place administra5on building on Monday, with the requirement of masks and physical distancing by customers.

“Our libraries, halls, Bega’s Commemora5ve Civic Centre and the Learning Centre in Merimbula will also open on Monday, as will the Sapphire Aqua5c Centre. However, the rest of the shire’s pools will open on 27 September.”

Detailed informa5on on regional and rural areas with limited restric5ons can be accessed from the NSW Health webpage: h7ps://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/rules/limited-restric5ons

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Four new Covid cases in Batemans Bay Southern NSW Local Health District (SNSWLHD)

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the 24 hours to 8.00pm last night. Four cases are in Batemans Bay and are linked to the Batemans Bay cluster. Batemans Bay now has 10 ac-ve cases in all. All four cases are linked to the Batemans Bay cluster. This brings a new total of 10 cases in the Eurobodalla, with nine of those based in Batemans Bay and one in Catalina.

This brings the total cases in SNSWLHD to 54 since the start of the current outbreak in June.

Of the 17 new cases: · Five cases are in Yass. Four are linked to exis5ng cases. One is under inves5ga5on · Three cases are in Queanbeyan. Two are linked to known cases and one is under inves5ga5on. · Two cases are in Googong and are linked to known cases. · Four cases are in Batemans Bay and are linked to the Batemans Bay cluster. · Three cases are in Goulburn and are linked to exis5ng cases. Everyone in the District should be alert for any symptoms that could signal COVID-19 including headache, nausea, sore throat, runny nose, cough, loss of smell or taste, or fever.

If symptoms appear, people must isolate and get tested immediately, and remain isolated un5l a nega5ve result is received.

There are 500 COVID-19 tes5ng loca5ons across NSW. A full list of SNSWLHD’s clinic sites and hours is available on our website: h7ps://www.snswlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/our-services/infec5ousdisease/covid-19 If you are eligible, please also come forward for vaccina5on as soon as possible. There are more than 200 mobile and outreach vaccina5on clinics across the state in addi5on to GPs and pharmacists.

Check your eligibility at h7ps://covid-vaccine.healthdirect.gov.au/eligibility To help stop the spread of COVID-19: · If you are unwell, get tested and isolate right away – don’t delay.

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Virtual River Of Art To Flow From Next Week It takes more than a global pandemic to conquer Eurobodalla's crea5ve spirit.

Just asSeptember the 2019-2020 wildfires which swept through the region couldn't keep good Vol 16 15th 2017 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 ar5sts down, the COVID lockdown of Spring 2021 has mo5vated Eurobodalla's River of Art into finding new ways to give voice and visuals to its crea5ve community.

So while the planned 10 day physical program due to start next week had to be cancelled because of the COVID restric5ons, this year's fes5val is going virtual.

From the comfort of your laptop/smart phone/tablet and wherever you are, you'll be able explore Eurobodalla's vibrant arts community online as you undertake a virtual journey through the lives and workplaces of local ar5sts. You can set your own 5me and pace to be upli:ed and inspired by Eurobodalla's crea5ve people.

The headline act of the 2021 Virtual River of Art will be the Arts Directory which was introduced at last year's fes5val also in response to COVID. This year's directory is greatly expanded to include profiles of over 50 ar5sts.

But the 2021 Virtual River of Art is more than the Arts Directory. Local groups who in previous years have been fes5val par5cipants are looking at ways they too can contribute their own online exhibi5ons. These include the Moruya and District Historical Society's online exhibi5on "Illuminated: the Art of Children's Book Illustra5on" and the Montague Art and Cra: Society's 39th annual art exhibi5on.

"In light of the tough restric5ons everyone is under, this ar5s5c celebra5on of diversity and beauty is much needed," said Di Jay, co-chair of the fes5val.

"And that diversity will be all encompassing. Sculpture and ceramics through to the performing and visual arts as well as jewellery and tex5les will all be featured," added Vicki Lascelles, also fes5val co-chair.

"We'll be doing a virtual launch of the fes5val next Friday, 17 September, the same day we had planned for the launch of the physical fes5val," Di explained. "By then, we will have all, if not most of the ar5sts, taking part in the Arts Directory on the website as well as other organisa5ons. ""There's no ge<ng around our disappointment in having to cancel the physical events but the upside is that this virtual celebra5on isn't for a set period. People wan5ng to set off on a personal discovery tour of Eurobodalla's art can do so whenever and wherever they want to."

"Or if you have a favourite local ar5st you want to contact and even commission a piece, you'll probably find them on our directory," said Vicki.

Ge<ng the virtual fes5val into place hasn't stopped the commi7ee from looking at how some of the cancelled physical events such as the very popular River of Art Prize can be rescheduled early next year. Plans are also underway for the 2022 River of Art which the commi7ee is determined will be spectacular to make up for the COVID-related disappointments of this year and last. Those dates are now set for 16-25 September 2022.

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ZeroSE leads south east NSW to a green economy An16alliance of regional Vol September 15th 2017environmental organisa5ons called ZeroSE – A Beyond Zero Future for South East 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 NSW has developed an economic blueprint to reduce carbon emissions and increase carbon drawdown with the aim of reaching net zero emissions in south east NSW. Dr. John Hewson will launch the blueprint at 5.30 p.m. on 21st September.' Details and fact sheets can be found on the ZeroSE website.

ZeroSE’s members include Southcoast Health and Sustainability Alliance (SHASA), Climate Ac5on Monaro, Repower Shoalhaven, 350 Eurobodalla, Coastwatchers, Bushfire Survivors for Climate Ac5on and CANsign, with links to other groups such as Renew Illawarra and Upper Snowy Landcare Network.

ZeroSE spokesperson, Dr. Di Dibley says “The blueprint shows that implemen5ng climate solu5ons locally creates jobs and a healthy environment for the future. Many solu5ons such as installing roo:op solar, solar farms, electric vehicles and energy efficient buildings are self-funding through bill savings or energy sales into the grid.

“In other cases such as carbon drawdown into State forests and farm trees and soils, the climate solu5ons need new regulatory frameworks, government incen5ves and just transi5on funding for any displaced workers.

“We can act now: not just to decarbonise the economy but do it in a way that brings opportuni5es and benefits to the community,” says Dr Dibley.

“There are already projects that are doing this. Some of the green-shoot projects are: · The $5M Shoalhaven Solar Farm in Nowra which features 40 local construc5on jobs, genera5ng 6000 MWh annually. The bulk of the renewable power will go to local customers – a first in Australia.

The Shoalhaven community has already received a big dividend from the project with Council receiving an upfront payment of $210,000 for a long-term lease · The ‘Imagine’ solar farm built by Clean Energy for Eternity and now powering the Tathra treatment farm ·

A ba7ery storage facility in Kiama Downs that will be built and run by Endeavour Energy

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A solar farm on the Beecro: Peninsular at Jervis Bay being built by the Dept of Defence

· A feasibility study into se<ng up microgrids across the Eurobodalla by a partnership between Southcoast Health and Sustainability Alliance (SHASA), the Australian Na5onal University and Essen5al Energy, funded by a $3.1m Federal Government grant · A biogas project to power dairy farms in Shoalhaven that recently received another $3 million worth of federal funding con5nues…...

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Community · A project to plant trees on farms across the Snowy Monaro Shire by the Upper Snowy Landcare Network to restore land, biodiversity and draw down carbon.

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“There are so many opportuni5es says ZeroSE co -convenor, Jack Egan.

“Just by ‘electrifying everything’ and retrofi<ng homes in south east NSW, as many as 560 secure jobs could be created,” says Mr. Egan.

“Within the decade, local investment could reach $655 million. At the same 5me, electricity and household emissions of 1,480,000 t carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2e) could be cut by half.”

“The work of ZeroSE builds on exis5ng partnerships with business organisa5ons, service providers, Councils, universi5es, power/energy companies and community groups,” says Mr. Egan.

“For instance, in the Shoalhaven and Eurobodalla, Repower and SHASA are already working with power retailers Mondo, Flow Power and local solar installers such as Bodalla’s Micro Energy Systems Australia to boost solar uptake and energy efficiency in the commercial and industrial sector.

“These ini5a5ves demonstrate the appe5te for change and the need for governments - at all levels - to be more involved.”

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Grandfathers Gully detour ‘-l December A major road safety upgrade at Grandfathers Gully on George Bass Drive is progressing nicely says Warren Sharpe, Eurobodalla Council's director of infrastructure, saying: Vol 16 decision Septemberhad 15thbeen 2017 made to keep the sec5on of road near Lilli Pilli closed to through traffic un5l Friday "The 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 17 December.

“The temporary detour using the Link Road, Ridge Road and Tallgums Way is working well. Extending the road closure allows construc5on to safely con5nue to comple5on, without the need to manage high loads of traffic through a very busy jobsite,” Mr Sharpe said. “We will con5nue to review the need for the detour as work progresses.”

George Bass Drive is a cri5cal regional transport route and the sec5on of road with several 5ght bends between Grandfathers Gully and Denise Drive has a poor history of road crashes. Mr Sharpe said the upgrade and realignment would significantly improve drivers’ line of sight, provide protected right-turn intersec5ons, widen lanes and shoulders, and improve linemarking.

“George Bass Drive was the key evacua5on route in the Black Summer fires while the Princes Highway was inaccessible. This upgrade at Lilli Pilli complements other projects along the road, crea5ng a safer, more resilient route,” he said.

Excess material cut from the Grandfathers Gully realignment will be used at four other safety projects along George Bass Drive: the duplica5on of northbound lanes north of Sunshine Bay Road, a new auxillary le:-turn lane into North Rosedale, widened road shoulders at the Guerilla Bay turnoff, and shoulder fill to remove the hazardous drop-off north of Carramar Drive.

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OUT NOW—your latest Beagle Abode : Eurobodalla’s Vol 16 September 15th 2017 leading real 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 estate guide The beagle abode is an online weekly Eurobodalla real estate guide showcasing the current Eurobodalla market and our many realtors.

The beagle abode is the new addi5on to the South Coast Beagle that owns The Beagle and the South Coast Travel Guide: The Nature Coast of NSW : from Durras to The Tilbas The Beagle Abode has been established to provide that service while also providing our readers with a glossy overview of latest proper5es on the market each week.

You can find Beagle Abode on the Beagle website under REAL ESTATE The latest Beagle Abode lis5ngs are also available each week as a FlipBook on the website and also distributed to readers via our social media pages and our twice weekly mailouts.

CLICK HERE: h7ps://www.beagleweekly.com.au/real-estate

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real estate South Coast Property Specialists (Carlene Franzen) Tips #1062:

The Perfect Storm Con-nues – But For How Long?

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When the pandemic first hit early last year, everyone thought it would be disastrous for the Real Estate Industry, but of course we all know it has had completely the opposite effect. Recent reports from the Real Estate Ins5tute of Australia indicates that prices have “blown out” by nearly 20% in the last year across the country in a manner not seen since the last boom in 2003. They also reported that first home buyers now appear to be leaving the market in droves due to issues rela5ng to housing affordability.

As we have reported previously, the key drivers for this have been the lowest interest rates in history, people having addi5onal funds available due to the lack of interna5onal (and interstate) travel and the pandemic crea5ng a fear of living in largely populated areas such as CBDs. Technology has also helped, with the NBN enabling people to work from home or from regional areas using higher speed connec5ons and zoom etc.

But we are also now seeing other factors adding to the perfect storm and these are the more tradi5onal factors of supply and demand. The pandemic has caused massive long-term lockdowns in both CBD and many regional areas which has somewhat spooked people about pu<ng their property on the market.

The difficulty in holding tradi5onal real estate ac5vi5es such as open houses and auc5ons has le: people scared that their property won’t get sufficient exposure to the market and hence may impact the price they will receive. So many have deferred lis5ng their property un5l the lockdowns are relaxed and for the Spring selling period. But guess what? This has caused a significant lack of proper5es on the market which has driven up the prices of the proper5es that are for sale.

One recent report indicated: “For every new property coming onto the market for sale, 1.4 proper5es are being sold around Australia……At the same 5me “5me on market” con5nues to decline.”

While no-one really knows how long this is going to con5nue for, it is likely that with the huge increase in vaccina5ons, the number (and the length) of the lockdowns will be significantly reduced, giving vendors confidence that prospec5ve purchasers can inspect their property. This, combined with the Spring and Summer selling period should see a significant increase in the number of proper5es that are available on the market. Assuming the typical supply and demand “rules” kick in then we should see some so:ening of the market.

So, if you are thinking of selling, now may be a good 5me to strike before the other factors men5oned above kick in.

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Yuin Country Explored film now on YouTube Vol 16 September 15th 2017 Eurobodalla Council has released its popular 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 Yuwinj-Dhari Bulwal – Yuin Country Explored documentary on YouTube.

The visually stunning film presents some of the important stories surrounding Captain Cook’s arrival in the HMB Endeavour along the NSW south coast and the past and present consequences for local Aboriginal people.

The Council held a range of free screenings for the film over the past 12 months and Council’s arts coordinator Indi Carmichael is Above: Vivienne Mason - s0ll from Yuin Country Explored. excited to now open it up to the world.

“Stories from our region are men5oned in Cook’s diary entries and they remain embedded in our local Aboriginal culture,” Ms Carmichael said.

“Yuwinj-Dhari Bulwal tells region’s history from a First Na5on’s perspec5ve, but it also celebrates the spirit, resilience, culture and strength of the Yuin Na5on people.”

Yuwinj-Dhari Bulwal – Yuin Country Explored was a collabora5on between the Na5onal Museum of Australia and Eurobodalla Council through the Cultural Connec5ons Ini5a5ve.

It was the culmina5on of a year-long project that aimed to support Eurobodalla’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait community to respond to the 250th anniversary of Cook’s voyage along Australia’s east coast.

The project was originally designed as a series of outdoor exhibi5ons and events, but due to COVID-19 last year it was adapted to create the short film featuring Yuin dance, stories and artwork.

Watch it now at www.youtube.com/eurobodallacouncil

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community Report to SHASA AGM demonstrates key community successes President’s Report to SHASA AGM (14 September) by

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Alliance Despite all the recent challenges our Shire has faced, SHASA has had an outstanding year of achievements in Eurobodalla.

This has only been made possible with: The significant work of volunteers Our two day a week SHASA Coordinator Our business partners Micro Energy Systems Australia (MESA), Moruya Bicycles and The TEC Exec; and Grant funding from the Federal and NSW governments and the Founda5on for Rural and Regional Renewal What we have achieved in the past 12 months: The establishment of a suppor5ve SHASA commi7ee Excellent work by SHASA ac5ve volunteers An outstanding SHASA Coordinator – Louise McFadden who has been on the job since November 2020 A very apprecia5ve thank you to MESA for their significant contribu5on of funds to SHASA through the SHASA/MESA Solar Bulk Buy SHASA has 73 paid members and 600 subscribers SHASA launched its new website in August 2020 and has had more than 7,750 visits A very welcomed increase in ac5ve involvement of members in Repair Café (repairers, welcome desk staff, cafe prepara5ons), working group involvement and for media ar5cles SHASA teamed up with ANU to secure $3.1m for 8 microgrid feasibility studies over the next three years (Southcoast Microgrid Reliability Feasibility (SµRF) project) Secured $1,048,000 for the Tilba Halls upgrade over the next two years Completed the Red Door Hall Heatwave and Bushfire Haven Installed solar, ba7eries etc on the Moruya Preschool Kindergarten and have secured grant funds for a HEPA filter and emergency bushfire equipment Installed solar and ba7eries on Marine Rescue Narooma Installed solar on the Narooma Men's Shed and Bateman's Bay Men's Shed Spoke to the Parliamentary Press Gallery in support of MP for Indi, Helen Haines' Local Power Plan Par5cipated on the North Eastern Community Energy Network to share experiences with renewable energy groups in Victoria and Southeast NSW Helped to organise the Nature Conserva5on Council Conference in Batemans Bay Ran two webinars – energy efficient buildings and energy efficient appliances Worked with Nature Conserva5on Council to secure $490m EV package from the NSW Government SHASA Coordinator working to help 15 community organisa5ons improve their opera5onal efficiency beagle weekly : Vol 225 September 17th 2021

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community Secured funding for tools and materials for the Repair Cafe Ran the Repair Cafe weekly un5l lockdown in August 2021 Con5nued with the successful Solar Bulk Buy with MESA with the electric bike hire service with Moruya Bicycles VolCon5nued 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018

Entered into a partnership with The TEC Exec (training and IT tools) Co-hosted the Climate Solu5ons 4 Eurobodalla forum in Bateman's Bay and assisted with development of ques5ons for ESC candidates

Key focus for the next 12 months will include but not be limited to:  Building our membership and supporter base by crea5ng opportuni5es for volunteers to contribute  Southcoast Microgrid Reliability Feasibility (SµRF) project – microgrids feasibility project 

Tilba Halls upgrade

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Finding a site for a 3-4MW solar farm in the Eurobodalla

 Lobbying NSW Transport Minister Andrew Constance for quick installa5on of the South Coast EV fast chargers  Lobbying the Eurobodalla Shire Council to go ahead with residen5al food organics recycling  Securing grant funding to establish more heatwave and bushfire havens across the Eurobodalla 

Running the Repair Cafe when lockdowns have li:ed

 Encourage more households to install roo:op solar through the SHASA/MESA Solar Bulk Buy 

Extensive media to amplify SHASA projects and sustainable living

 Working with the Nature Conserva5on Council to secure EV fast chargers for the South Coast (Princes and Kings Highways)  Encouraging the elec5on of Eurobodalla Shire Councillors who will invest in increasing resilience of our communi5es Iden5fying funding op5ons for MESA's Repurposing for Resilience Proposal – solar reuse, repurposing, recycling social enterprise SHASA will con5nue to strive to achieve a more resilient Eurobodalla through projects that help the community to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to be be7er prepared for future extreme clima5c events. If you would like to be part of the SHASA family membership is only $5 and dona5ons are welcome.

You can join via our website at www.shasa.com.au

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community Fringe Cut I've reached the stage Where I cannot see Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 2018 Cause this 27th fringe

Pfizer Covid vaccine available at Moruya General Practice and Skin Cancer Clinic for anyone between the ages of 12 and 59.

Is too long for me!

My mask a7ached to my face In the mirror I see no space!

Scissors, I need!

So I plan my a7ack Across my forehead, there and back!

Please email us at admin@moruyagp.com.au with the word Pfizer and we will arrange an appointment for you. This will be a booked time, not a walk in clinic.

“Oh dear Mary!

You should’ve been more wary Your fringe now looks crinkle cut!

Get out the pinking shears and cut That mask of blue So new to you!

At least your mask will reflect The pa7ern made and its effect!”

“Oh bring me back the exper5se Of my hairdresser, Kylie, please!”

By Mary Murray

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Reading Gadfly 194 By Robert Macklin Yes, the Covid pandemic is hard to take, but there is a bright side – while the politicians have been occupied spinning their wildly different stands, the broader community has not forgotten that basic Australian Vol 16 September 15thprecept: 2017 the fair go. And it’s found expression in two powerful causes – 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018

women’s rights and the honour due to our Aboriginal past, present and future.

The Morrison government has tried its very best to bury them under a blizzard of words and phony inquiries on one hand and empty half-promises on the other. It didn’t work. Women were not silenced; nor will they be. The anger runs too deep. That filly has bolted. And these days they have key positions in the great media groups that help set the nation’s agenda.

The Aboriginal story probably has a tougher road to travel and it’s that which I believe needs even more horsepower to find its way to a truly united Australia. The Aboriginal people have largely pushed the wagon of advancement themselves. The time has come for us whitefellas – male and female – to put our shoulders to the wheel.

For it’s not just an Aboriginal issue. Climate change is driving home the lesson that the idea of a Christian God creating the land and its creatures solely for the exploitation of man, is not just silly, it’s a death sentence for all sentient life on the planet.

While the Aboriginal people are naturally gun-shy about the participation of well-meaning white lefties, the movement could benefit greatly from a whitefella group pushing in the same direction, but to a broader constituency.

For example, while the marvelous Uluru Statement from the Heart was an exclusively Aboriginal creation, it would have been more effective in raising public and political support if its action agenda began with the Truth-telling Commission (Makarrata) rather than the Voice to be enshrined in the Constitution before the truth-telling took place.

It’s perfectly understandable that the First Nations leaders were fed up with being portrayed as victims. It’s an insult to their self-perception in the 21st century. But an allied whitefella group would have understood instantly that the only way to get political action was to expose the community to the reality of the attempted Aboriginal ethnocide by the colonial regime. For it’s not just constitutional reconciliation that will bring about Aboriginal justice, it’s retribution and massive reparations to rebalance the economic scales and ‘close the gap’. That can only happen with broad public support.

As well, it’s time to celebrate the lifelong work of some outstanding whitefellas who sacrificed their careers and their health on the altar of Aboriginal advancement. For the last two years I have been researching a biography of the great anthropologist, Donald Thomson (1901-1970) whose work in Cape York, Arnhem Land and the Central Deserts was central to our understanding of the richness and complexity of Aboriginal culture and society.

Thomson was our first home-grown anthropologist and throughout his life struggled against the political, academic and religious establishment with their callous, so-called assimilation policies. For in reality they were intent on destroying every trace of Aboriginal culture that had nurtured the land for 60,000 years. Thomson trained them in World War II to resist an imminent Japanese invasion and fought behind the lines in Dutch New Guinea with 75 headhunters.

He’s but one of a remarkable cohort whose contribution has yet to be recognized. One other stands out as a natural for a Nobel Peace (or literature) prize. But he deserves a column of his own…next week robert@robertmacklin.com beagle weekly : Vol 225 September 17th 2021

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Reading - history

100 Years Ago -17th September 1921 THE FLU. – From reports that reach us it is evident that that unwelcome visitor “the ‘flu” is travelling up the coast. The best advice we know is, that as soon as symptoms develop, get to bed at once and stop there un5l Vol 16 September 15th 2017 you feel O.K. 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 NEW CAR. – Mr. Godfred Hanscom, our entertaining Picture Show Proprietor, arrived home from Sydney on Thursday with a new sixcylinder Buick car.

RECOVERED. – Mrs. J. Strahan, who has been an inmate of the local hospital for some weeks, suffering from an abscess on her arm, is, we are pleased to state, once again dispensing cups of tea at her Shamrock Cafe.

DEATHS. – During the week the Grim Reaper, Death, paid two visits to Bateman’s Bay. On Monday morning Mr. John Kidd, who occupied the posi5on of postmaster there for a number of years, was the Reapers first vic5m. Mr. Kidd, who appeared to be in his usual health on Friday, was seized with a paraly5c stroke about one o’clock the following morning. Dr. Quilter was quickly in a7endance, but the pa5ent passed away as above stated. Deceased leaves a widow and two daughters, for whom very great sympathy is felt. On Tuesday another very old resident of the Bay was called to his eternal reward, in the person of Mr. Barclay sen., aged 78.

OBITUARY. – There passed away on Sunday last Mr. Hugh Robb, an old and highly respected resident of Mogo, pneumonia being the cause of death. Mr. Robb, who had been devotedly nurse during his illness by his sister, Mrs. D. Casey, a:er leaving the old homestead at Buckenboura, spent a number of years on the goldfields of Coolgardie. Deceased leaves three brothers, Messrs. William, John and George, and four sisters, Mesdames Foran (N.Z.), J. and W. McGrath (Sydney) and D. Casey (Mogo) to mourn their loss…..

EUROBODALLA SHIRE. – Correspondence: From L.G. Dept., enclosing gaze7al of Bateman urban area; From District Surveyor, re applica5on for P.O. by R. E. Collie of por5on 501, Parish Narooma (old rubbish depot)……

Council has no objec5on to the gran5ng of the P.O.; From B. J. Moran, offering 10/-per week for co7age in Campbell Street. Offer accepted; From Charlo7e Veitch, Mogo, applying for permission to erect a verandah in front of her shop at Mogo. Request granted subject to the supervision of the Engineer; From J. E. Hawdon, asking permission to employ clerical assistance in carrying on his valua5on for the current year. Request granted; From A. L. Graham, Moruya, asking the council to open Shore Street, near the bridge, for traffic.

Referred to Engineer for report; From A. L. Gumly, Nelligen, re purchase of old wire rope. Referred to Engineer to deal with; From A. H. Preddy, asking permission to erect a motor garage in Vulcan Street.

Request granted.

Extracted from the Moruya Examiner by the Moruya and District Historical Society Inc. h6ps:// www.mdhs.org.au

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Reading - leGer to the editor

12 months on and Vol 16 September 15th 2017 Council have 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 done nothing to clean up a popular Surfside beach The Beagle Editor, Eurobodalla Council tells us on their website that iIllegal dumping and li7ering means tossing, 5pping or deposi5ng waste on land and in water, where it pollutes the environment and can harm human health.

They say that dumped materials range from a piece of li7er and small bags of rubbish to larger scale dumping of hazardous waste such as asbestos and chemicals in isolated bushland areas.

Council says they monitor illegal dumping in Eurobodalla. Penal5es for illegal dumping range from $250 for li7ering and up to $1 million for corpora5ons illegally disposing of waste.

Eurobodalla Council tells us that their rangers regularly patrol Council land, Crown land, state forest and na5onal parks from Akolele to South Durras, and can provide assistance in inves5ga5ng illegal dumping on private land.

Why is it then that any approach to Eurobodalla Council in regards to what can only be described as a cesspit of rubbish, abandoned cars, building rubble, caravans, reinforcing steel and god knows what else in the way of asbestos, oil and chemicals is ignored.

The beach is on the foreshore of the Clyde River. Just a few hundred metres away is the Big 4 Caravan Park.

Allowing tourists to walk along this beach at low 5de lets them see first hand how Eurobodalla prizes its foreshores and nature. What an embarrassment.

With the amount of sharp bits of steel, glass, bricks, asbestos shards and the dark slime in the sand it is surprising that the Big 4 and Council don't put up a warning sign advising people not to walk on the beach.

It has been nearly a year since The Beagle published the ar5cle Surfside shoreline erosion is a growing concern "With further erosion predicted for the Surfside shoreline as the Summer king 0des come due there is moun0ng concerns that Council is failing in its duty to safeguard the Clyde River from the con0nued exposure of what appears to be dumped and buried material along with dumped car bodies ending up in our otherwise pris0ne Clyde waterway."

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Reading - Moruya Books

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Reading—A beer with Baz Mick skirted the side of Bazza’s house, dodged the abandoned shovel, stepped over the half prepared garden bed and went straight to the fridge in the back shed. He unloaded a six pack on to the top shelf of the fridge, grabbed a stubby and joined Bazza under the roller door.

Vol 16 September 15th 2017 Mick took a moment 28 April December 7th, 2017 to survey the garden and half smiled.

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‘Make yourself at home, Mick. It’s not quite as good as the pub but it’s about the best we can do under the restric5ons. If you came for the view of the garden, you can look over the fence. The neighbour, Chu Hua, has got the game sown up and I can’t see the point in compe5ng. I reckon she should pay me something for making her efforts look so good.’

Mick was about to respond when his phone beeped and he studied the message for some 5me.

‘Well there you go, Bazza, another message from Clive Palmer and Craig Kelly. You know these blokes have got some interes5ng views and alternate remedies and it does not hurt to keep up to speed.’

Bazza half chuckled, took a sip of his beer and ran his hand across his face.

‘All very good to have a well rounded view on life, Mick. I’m an avid follower of those text messages myself.’

Mick’s eyes lit up and he took a decent drink and leaned forward.

‘You surprise me some5mes, Bazza.’

‘Always open to new ideas, Mick. Did you get the one about the single treatment for not only COVID-19, but malaria, typhoid, cancer, depression, diarrhoea, arthri5s, gout, asthma and even the common cold.’

Mick shuffled in his seat and straightened.

‘Bloody hell, Bazza. Now that’s a breakthrough. I missed that one. What’s the treatment?’

Bazza took another sip of his stubby and cleared his throat.

‘Now keep it quiet, Mick, it’s s5ll in the experimenta5on stage but if you eat a Tim Tam biscuit regularly, the chemicals in the chocolate release an all encompassing an5dote that reacts with the central nervous system to send off a signal to dormant an5bodies that have not been used since we lived in the caves.’

Mick swept his hand through his thinning hair.

‘Now that sounds pre7y bloody feasible, Bazza. A single Tim Tam biscuit eh?’

‘That’s right, Mick. But it’s important to a7ach the ea5ng of the Tim Tam biscuit to something you do regularly. According to Clive Palmer and Craig Kelly, for example, they always eat a Tim Tam a:er they send a text message.’

‘Bloody amazing, Bazza, simple cure for all those problems, but what about the obesity issue?’

‘As I said Mick, s5ll in the experimenta5on stage, but they reckon if you eat half the quota of Tim Tams upside down it reverses the effects of any weight gain. Unfortunately, there is one condi5on it does not treat.’

Mick was now on the edge of his seat and his eyes zeroed in on Bazza.

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arts

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The River of Art Fes-val has gone virtual!

From the comfort of your laptop/smart phone/tablet and wherever you are, you'll be able explore Eurobodalla's vibrant arts community online as you undertake a virtual journey through the lives and workplaces of local ar5sts.

You can set your own 5me and pace to be upli:ed and inspired by Eurobodalla's crea5ve people.

Browse the Virtual exhibi5ons and explore the Ar5st Directory. h7ps://www.riverofart.com.au

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Sports

MORUYA LADIES GOLF RESULTS Wednesday, 15th September Vol 16 September 15th 2017 A mild day27th defied 28 April December 7th, the 2017forecast of rain giving 38 ladies, the largest field Vol 48 2018

for some 5me, the opportunity of par5cipa5ng in an 18 hole Stableford. Some great golf was played, evidenced by the high and close ranking scores.

Congratula5ons to all winner’s and place ge7ers with par5cular men5on of the two B grade winners for their outstanding wins.

Above: Robyn Hawkins

A Grade Winners 1st Place: Robyn Hawkins – 39 ne7 2nd Place: Pauline Nash - 38 ne7 B Grade Winners 1st Place: Barbara Roberts - 45 ne7 2nd Place: Joanne Dixon - 42 ne7 Place Ge7ers V Moore 38, B Swain 37, K Fethers 37, N Cowdroy 36, M Douglas 36, S Dryden 36, J Hosking 35, G Hickey 35, J Lumsden 35, V Nixon 35, J Ellis 35, J Hay 35, R Chesteton 34, L Gibbs 34, K Ba7 34, C Neil 33, S Knight 33, M Bingham 33, J Lou<t 33.

Right: Barbara Roberts

Broulee Runners September 15th 2021 This week we have 31 results recorded and three Personal Best Times. In the 2 kilometres Alba Ven Der Meulen improved as did Georgia Finlay and Jenny Taylor in the 5 kilometres.

The Runners are s5ll in lockdown, and we have a hard core of strong supporters, who have recorded a run each week since our last group run on 11 August 2021. It is most impressive and inspira5onal when a new person joins us and consistently records a run each week. Julie Amphle7 has recorded 8 consecu5ve runs since commencing on 28 July 2021, with four of them during lockdown.

Well, done Julie!

Alexis Carver recorded her 30th run today and earned her 30th-run shirt, which will be home delivered in the next few days.

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Sports Brumbies Rugby (ACT Southern NSW Rugby Union) have made the decision to cancel the remaining games due to COVID lock down. The following statement was released September 15, 2021 Following yesterday’s announcement that the ACT lockdown would be extended for another 4 weeks, un0l Vol 16 September 15th2021, 2017 the ACT & SNSW Rugby Union has made the difficult but unavoidable decision to Friday 15 October 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018 cancel the remainder of the 2021 seasons for all five senior compe00ons under our jurisdic0on.

While every avenue was explored in a6emp0ng to conclude our season, the ongoing uncertainty around when and how community sport could return in both the ACT & NSW, alongside the required transi0on period of training to compe00on for contact sport meant that a resump0on became una6ainable.

With the government’s plan to relax lockdown restric0ons once the 80% vaccina0on milestone is reached, the ACT & SNSW rugby community can look forward to hopefully, a more stable year of rugby in 2022.

Brumbies General Manager Community Rugby and Deputy CEO, Craig Leseberg said: “Under the circumstances we believe this is the most responsible decision for our code and par0cipants.

“This will be a disappoin0ng outcome for the mul0tude of players, coaches, volunteers, and match officials who have invested an extraordinary amount of 0me and effort this year. We extend our sincere gra0tude to everyone for your dedica0on and commitment.

“We encourage all within our rugby community to con0nue to abide by the current public health orders and urge everyone to get vaccinated, so that we have the best opportunity for a successful return of rugby in 2022.”

“The important thing now is for us to s0ck together as a rugby community and we encourage anyone who needs help at this difficult 0me to make use of mental health and wellbeing services.

Above: The Narooma pool in the 1960’s. Pre the Norfolk Pines being planted along the foreshore.

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Narooma Ladies Golf results Monday 13th September 34 entrants competed in a medley stableford event.

Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 December 7th, was 2017 Jenny Walker Vol Div48 1 April 0-2727th winner 2018 who posted a score of 38 OCB to Tanya Desmond.

Div 2 28-45 winner was Vicky Connaughton who posted a score of 38 off handicap of 34 Runner up was Janice Eardley who posted a score of 34 OCB off handicap of 30 Balls to 33 OCB Wednesday 15th was monthly medal round. Our monthly medal winner is Di Knoll with a ne7 score of 70 off handicap of 21. Runner up was Kay Lawrence with a ne7 score of 71 off handicap of 18 Div 2, 25-45 winner was Vicky Connaughton who is con5nuing her great form with a ne7 score of 71 off handicap of 33.

September Monthly medal Runner up was Chris Hendra who posted a ne7 score of 73 off handicap winner Di Knoll of 35 Balls to 77 OCB Pu<ng comp was won by Meridie Banson with 29 pu7s NTP Div 1 hole 3, Di Wilkes Div 2 hole 9, Chris Ma7hews Div 3 hole 17, Vicky Connaughton Jane Blomfield was the stableford winner with a score of 38 off handicap of 37.

Balls to 32

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Tuross Head Bowling Greens Looking Magnificent aJer Makeover Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 27th 2018

At the moment during lockdown, the Tuross bowlers have not been able to enjoy their usual bowls games. However the Tuross Head Country Club green keepers, Tim and Ben have been working very hard behind the scenes to complete the refurbishment of the greens.

There are now new seats, shade cloth and scoreboards. Tim commented that the scoreboards are very light, making the portability when they change the direc5on and placement of the rinks, so much easier.

Both the Mens’ and Womens’ sub clubs have assisted the Mother Club to fund this welcome refurbishment.

The maintenance on the back green is also nearly complete and the grass is growing well due to the lovely Spring weather and welcome gentle rain.

We are very grateful to the volunteers, several of the men’s golfing fraternity, who were able to assist before lockdown with their exper5se in laying the cement underneath the seats.

We are very proud of the beauty of the view from our bowling greens and o:en get comments from our visitors.

We will look forward to the future when we can all return to the club for compe55on and tournaments.

With the refurbishment of the bowling greens added to the new pain5ng and signs of the general Club building and the great new paths and a7en5on to the golf course, it is a joy for those of us who play both sports to belong to Tuross Head Country Club, certainly one of the pre<est on the South Coast.

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CATALINA LADIES GOLF – Results 15 September 2021 Eighty-two Ladies competed today for the 7th Monthly Medal. Although stroke play is the most common form of golf, it is not necessarily the Ladies favourite compe55on. Many pleasing scores however were Vol 16 September 15th 2017 28 April December 7th,Divisions, 2017 Vol 48 27th registered in 2018 all the results as follows: Division 1 1st 2nd 3rd

Colleen Day (19) (on countback) Julie Manson (23) Rosemary Sumbak (23) Gross Winner:

68 ne7 68 ne7 69 ne7

Nikki Frank (12) - 85 strokes

Division 2 1st 2nd

Marion Edmunds (26) (on countback) Cheryl Roberts (29) (on countback) Gross Winner:

70 ne7 70 ne7

Marion Edmunds (26) – 96 Strokes

Division 3 1st 2nd 3rd

Margaret Lyons (37) (on countback) Beth Eppelstun (45) Lynne Richardson (39) Gross Winner:

Place GeGers:

71 ne7 71 ne7 72 ne7

Julie Gercken (33) – 106 Strokes

Thirty-six Ladies scoring 77 ne7 or less (on a countback) managed to win a ball.

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Your FREE online Eurobodalla weekend magazine.

Accounting

Air Conditioning

Automotive

Bathrooms

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The Beagle business and trades Directory a to z Builders

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Carpenters

Carpet Cleaners

Computers/ IT

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The Beagle business and trades Directory a to z Concretors

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Dogs

Electrical

Excavation

Framers

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The Beagle business and trades Directory a to z Garden Landscaping

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Home Maintenance

Locksmith

Massage

Mowing and Gardening

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The Beagle business and trades Directory a to z Painters

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Pest Control

Plumbers

Roofing

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The Beagle business and trades Directory a to z Solar Electrical

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Tiling

TV Antenna

Trees

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The Beagle business and trades Directory a to z Vets

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Waste Management

Late entries

The Beagle Trades and Business Directory provides local Trades and Businesses a free lis5ng in a hope that they might gain work from it, and con5nue to provide employment and economic benefit to their families and our communi5es. Adver5sing is usually outside the affordability of many smaller businesses and sole traders. The Beagle supports locals. These lis5ngs are FREE. If you are a local business and would like to be listed please contact us as we o:en turn over these lis5ngs to give everyone a fair go. Email beagleweeklynews@gmail.com Trades and Businesses can also list themselves on the Beagle Trades and Business Group in Facebook at h7ps://www.facebook.com/groups/1303512213142880/ beagle weekly : Vol 225 September 17th 2021

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