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Government’s Christmas gift for Griffin THE State Government has provided Griffin Coal with a Christmas lifeline. A grant, for an undisclosed amount, has been provided to the company’s receivers operating Griffin “to stabilise its Collie operations and provide certainty for the workforce and community”. The government said the funding will help increase energy production to shore up power supply over the summer and provide for the continued supply of
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coal to Bluewaters and South32 Worsley Alumina until January 31, 2023. The government claims it will seek to recover the funding as part of any longer-term commercial arrangements. However, the Member for the South West and shadow treasurer, Steve Thomas, said propping up a foreign bank “has to leave a bad taste in everyone’s mouth”. Continued page 4.
Second imported coal shipment
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AAAAAA What's on, When and Where Parkrun Christmas special: Parkrun at Soldiers’ Park Saturday and Sunday, Christmas Day, 8am. Plus double run again New Year’s weekend: Saturday, December 31, Sunday, January 1, 8am. Collie Art Gallery Open Thursdays to Mondays, 10am to 4pm, new exhibition. Coalfields Museum Closed Christmas Day, open every other day, 9am to 3pm. Collie Community Radio 101.3fm Festival of carols and lessons, Saturday, December 24, 11pm. Christmas Day, 9am. Signing centre Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, from 9.30am to 12 noon, and on Thursdays from 1.30pm to 3pm, at the Collie courthouse. Op shops The Anglican Op Shop closed for summer break. Vinnies at former Bargain Barn open Mondays to Fridays, 9am to 3pm. Send it in This column offers free publication of events for not for profit clubs and organisations, or for items of social news. If you would like to have details of your events or organisation published in this column, send copy to nola.crvbulletin@gmail.com or classies@crvbulletin.com. Deadline 5pm on Fridays.
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Deliveries to Muja and Worsley SOUTH32 Worsley Alumina is set to receive its second shipment of imported coal this week. The coal is coming from the eastern states, amid supply shortages from Worsley’s local suppliers, Griffin Coal and Premier Coal. Synergy is also expected to take deliveries of coal from New South Wales over the Christmas-New Year period. A South32 spokesman said the most recent import is expected to be 15 to 20 percent of the company’s total requirements. The remainder will be sourced locally. “Due to a critical shortage of domestic supply, South32 is importing coal to supplement local stocks and support the continuation of safe production until domestic supply can resume,” the spokesman said. “This is necessary to secure energy supply to the refinery and follows consideration of alternative options. “We are currently maximising alternative energy sources, which includes gas and biomass, to keep coal import volumes as low as possible.” He added that the company continued to work closely with the WA Government and other parties to pursue a “sustainable local supply solution”. Worsley’s first supplementary coal shipment was delivered in November. The spokesman said coal haulage is expected to be reduced during the Christmas period to avoid peak traffic times. There will also be additional traffic controls on Gastaldo Road, and haulage times will vary. Residents adjacent to the refinery and Gastaldo Road will get updates. Synergy’s coal imports will be transported from Bunbury Port to the Muja Power Station. It expects truck movements to occur 24-hours-a-day from late this month and continue in January.
UNDERGROUND: Collie Visitor Centre manager Janine Page in the newly renovated replica underground mine, which will open to the public next Thursday, December 29.
Replica mine set to reopen with former miners’ feature
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THREE prominent former Collie miners will feature in the newly-renovated replica underground mine at the Collie Visitor Centre. The tourist attraction is due to reopen next Thursday, December 29, with former miners Jim Moyses, Frank Battista and Mick Murray featured on its walls. Mr Murray’s ghostly presence will be felt in the mine’s main attraction - an interactive “explosion” during which the floor vibrates together with associated sounds to imitate coal-blasting. Mr Moyses and Mr Battista, who are also volunteer tour guides, will appear on large screens next to each other and “talk” to each other.
Centre manager Janine Page said the feature is designed to showcase the reality of underground mining. “The mine will show the processes miners took to get coal out, and what it used to look like in a mining environment,” she said. The mine has been renovated during the past six months, and now includes interactive screens detailing the history of coal in Collie, and who found it. There are also “hidden” features that can be found using UV torches. Ms Page said tours will be self-guided and run on an hourly basis. Entrance to the mine will be free on December 29 and 30, but tours need to be pre booked by calling the centre.
Pool group told:
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Justify the $7.5m. plus operating costs Group’s brief
COLLIE Shire Council will not ask the State Government for permission to use grant funds for a new concept plan for an indoor heated pool. Instead, it will ask the indoor pool working group to determine if $7.5 million and associated operating costs is something Collie can afford. The group asked council to use allocated government funds for the purpose of designing and costing a new masterplan for a heated indoor pool. Officers recommended that council ask Jodie Hanns, the Member for Collie-Preston, to seek approval for $25,000 from the funds to develop a new concept, including architectural scope and quantity surveying. Cr Joe Italiano, who chairs the group, said community members with interests in the pool had been meeting on a fortnightly basis for the past two months and needed current information to make a considered evaluation. “Currently they are working with costs that are out of date and no real indication of actual costs,” he said.
“While the value may represent a general indication of costs, it cannot be relied upon as an accurate estimation and should not be used for a detailed business case assessment,” director of corporate affairs Nicole Wassman told council. “The identification of capital cost expectations is central to the group’s deliberations. “Council officers have provided broad estimates of the group’s preferred pool specification, but cost escalations and the changes in the market are too great and varied to provide sufficient confidence and a meaningful understanding of costs,” Ms Wassman said. The value of $7.5 million is an estimation based on an extrapolation of costs estimated in 2020, for a three-lane, 16 metre pool. However, the council did not support the recommendation. “We all know we can’t afford this,” shire president Sarah Stanley said, while Cr John Kearney questioned how spending $25,000 would make a difference to the conclusion the committee came to.
A RURAL Clinical School of Western Australia (RCSWA) for doctors-in-training will open in Collie next year. The clinic will operate from 84-86 Steere Street (the old H&R Block building) and is currently under renovation. Collie’s site will be the 16th in WA, and four student doctors will arrive in January. Collie River Valley Medical Centre general practitioner and RCSWA medical co-ordinator Emma Jones said the goal of the program is to encourage doctors to stay in regional areas. “The students will start in January and stay until November when they sit their final exams, with the aim of them staying in the community,” she said. “Rural practitioners have a lot to offer and we want to show the students all the reasons to stay in rural areas, and the benefits of why we all live here. “Statistics show that one in four students with prolonged exposure will return to rural areas. “We have previously had final year GP students come in four week blocks, but unfortunately they never stay. “It’s very much about longitudinal care. It only works if the community is willing to have the students hang around.” Dr Jones was born and raised in Bunbury, and was an RCSWA student.
She completed her rural training in Kalgoorlie. “I had a great learning experience, so now it’s time to extend that opportunity,” she said. The students will be in their second last year of training at University of Western Australia, Notre Dame and Curtin University. While in Collie, they will be under the tutelage of three medical professionals Dr Jones, CRVMC GP and RCSWA medical co-ordinator Dr Marelene Oelofse and Suzanne Wallace, a nurse practitioner from Bunbury. The students will be placed individually across various health areas - one at CRVMC, one at the Collie Health Service emergency department or allied health department, one in antenatal care and child health, and one will go to the Donnybrook emergency department and GP practice with Ms Wallace. The students will then rotate. Dr Jones said it was very important for the students to experience clinical scenarios. “The best way to learn is seeing it rather than going to a textbook,” she said. “This program is for people who are very motivated - it is an extremely competitive program, involving a written application and an interview.”
Cr Elysia Harverson said it would be a waste to spend $25,000 on something which might not eventuate. “While the capital costs are a concern, the biggest concern is the running costs,” she said. “When we voted for a sub-committee, it was to find ways to save money, with a focus on the running costs, rather than focus on the capital costs.” It was also pointed out that $25,000 represented close to a half percent increase in rates. Cr Michelle Smith said $7.5 million is a huge amount of money. “They (the community) do not understand that we have discussed the matter, we have debated the matter,” she said. In closing the debate, Cr Italiano said the money would be coming out of government grant money and therefore would not impact rates. “We have 11 good people who are giving up their time to come up with a recommendation on a heated pool and I would ask councillors to support them in their endeavours. “If ultimately the finding is that we can’t afford a pool then so be it,” he said.
SOME $1.8 million remains in the heated pool account. The money is part of the $2 million election promise made by the State Government in 2017. The terms of reference for the working group include identifying the optimal specification for an indoor pool and also for identifying the capital cost expectations. It is also charged with reviewing operational revenue and expenditure and considering financial models against an objective to improve the shire’s financial health indicator. The working group has identified the optimal size of the main pool as being 25 metres long with a width to accommodate six lanes, at a depth of 1.2 metres to 1.8 metres. A second program pool, where people can undertake remedial exercises and therapy, would need to be nine metres by five metres.
Collie frontline for doctor training
READY AND WAITING: Collie River Valley Medical Centre general practitioner and RCSWA medical co-ordinator Emma Jones (left), with CRVMC GP and RCSWA medical co-ordinator Dr Marelene Oelofse and RCSWA academic service officer Zoey Broomhead at the centre in Steere Street. It will become Collie’s Rural Clinical School of Western Australia for doctors in training. The centre is under renovation ready for students next year.
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Workers head creditors’ list GRIFFIN COAL employees are owed $8.9 million by the beleaguered mining company. Liquidators Cor Cordis uncovered the amount during its scrutiny of the company’s books. The shortfall was revealed in a creditors report released last week. Mining and Energy Union state secretary Greg Busson said the report’s contents were of concern. “We need a permanent solution to this problem and not the bandaids we’ve had in the past,” he said. “Griffin needs an injection of cash. “They need somewhere between $20
million and $50 million to get their machinery up to scratch.” Mr Busson said the only positive that could be taken from the current situation is that workers are at the top of the creditors’ list, before the banks and others owed money. “There’s also the government’s Fair Employment Guarantee (FEG) which covers certain entitlements,” he added. According to the report, Griffin had accumulated debts of $865 million by the time it hit the wall in September. Receiver Deloitte was appointed to the company after power station operator Bluewaters instigated legal proceedings
following Griffin’s inability to supply 400,000 tonnes of coal to meet its supply contract. According to the creditors’ report, the company had a book value deficiency of $346 million as of the end of August. However, this number did not factor in the $1.4 billion owed to a syndicate of lenders. It said secured creditors included India’s ICICI Bank, the Bank of New York Mellon and Melbourne based trustee Certane CT. Liquidators are unsure just how much money will be available for creditors. The report also indicated it was possible that Griffin had been insolvent for
two years prior to going into receivership. The liquidators believe Griffin Coal Mining may have been insolvent as far back as September 2020. Its report also points to an associated company, Carpenter Mine Management, which it notes may not have been insolvent when receiver Deloitte was appointed. Cor Cordis asserts that Griffin’s problems stemmed from “ unprofitable customer contracts” and a lack of “working capital”. Griffin was bought by Indian company Lanco Infratech in 2011. Lanco itself became insolvent in 2017.
Bailout keeps lights on From front page Dr Thomas said the company owes $1.4 billion. “How is the government going to pull money out of a company that is effectively bust?” he said. State development, jobs and trade minister Roger Cook said the funding provides certainty for workers and the community. “It not only addresses the security of coal supply from Griffin and the energy supplied by Bluewaters, but also the jobs of 200 workers,” he said. "The government will continue to work closely with Griffin's receivers and managers and its customers to find a commercial solution to support longer term operations." Energy minister Bill Johnston said the arrangement highlights the government's commitment to support energy security during the peak summer demand period. "It is consistent with our commitment to managing the decline of the industry and the retirement of Synergy's coalfired fleet by 2030,” he said. Collie-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns said the funding will provide greater certainty for both the community and the workforce. Griffin has operated under a long-standing State Agreement which is due to expire at the end of June 2023. “Poor Collie has coal coming over from the east and government money propping
up a coal company in the same week,” Dr Thomas said. “Collie should be outraged. What a situation we’ve come to. We are subsidising a foreign bank that’s messed up the management of the mine.”
Transparency questioned
MEMBER for the South West Steve Thomas has questioned the lack of transparency from the State Government for refusing to reveal how much of taxpayers’ money is being used to bail out Griffin Coal. “The press release doesn’t say how much money,” Dr Thomas said. “Once again this government’s socalled gold standard transparency is a failure. “I would have to assume the government is so embarrassed by the circumstances that it is putting the announcement out when they think no one is interested.” Dr Thomas said the government bail out was “to keep the lights on over summer”. “If the state has to prop Griffin up to keep the lights on, that is not a good deal for the state,” he said. “The industry is in crisis. This is a subsidy for the incompetence of the Indian purchasers and the Indian bank that’s running Griffin.” Dr Thomas said it was another “murky deal” in what has been a series of murky deals since the purchase of the company more than a decade ago. “It’s a shame the State Government has been brought into it.”
READY FOR DELIVERY: Peter Briggs and his Jaguar ready to deliver hampers to those who need them.
Hampers delivered in style ONE HUNDRED and thirty hampers were delivered around town on Friday, as part of the Collie Community Hamper Campaign. The boxes - which contained a variety of pantry staples and Christmas treats - were delivered by community volunteers and Collie Vintage Car Club members. The hampers were made possible by donations from Synergy, South32, Community Bank Collie, Unity Bank, Collie MLA Jodie Hanns and the community. Synergy’s senior communications business partner Vanessa Glover said
more hampers than ever were needed this year. “I’ve been involved for four or five years, and this is the biggest demand I have seen,” she said. “Usually we’re doing between 80 and 90 - this year we’ve made 130. “It has been a major effort between the community, industry, local business and our local member. “Everyone has been very generous with their donations.” Ms Glover said planning for the event is a year-long commitment, with dates for collating the hampers set at the beginning of each year.
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Force is with lights winner TROY and Carrie Jones, of 5 Hawthorne Avenue, won first prize for the best overall display in the Bulletin’s Christmas Lights Competition. The competition was sponsored by Community Bank Collie, and had a prize pool of $1000. The Jones family won $500 for their Stars Wars-themed entry. Jo and Kevin Crowe of 25 Jacaranda Loop won $250 in the best first time entry category, and Shirley Crowe of 19 Venn Street won $250 in the kids’ choice category. Carrie said her husband and sons love Stars Wars, and wanted to do something different in their display. “It makes it fun and unique amongst all the traditional displays,” she said. “We try to mix things up, and add different things each year to make it fun. “It’s always different - this year we’ve got the sleigh on the roof with the reindeers, kangaroos and the TIE fighter.” Troy started putting the decorations up at the start of November, juggling LIGHTS WINNERS: Carrie and Troy Jones won the Christmas Lights Competition on Monday. Carrie is pictured with her sons Ace (left) and Jett at their home in Hawthorne Avenue.
the mammoth task amongst work and hot weather. “Troy says he has spent about 100 hours putting them up, between home life and his days off,” Carrie laughed. On judging night, Carrie and Troy’s sons Jett and Ace wowed the judges with their lightsaber battle in the driveway. Jett was dressed as the Sith Lord, while little brother Ace was dressed as the Mandalorian. Jett said he loves dressing up for those who come to look at the lights. “It’s nice with all the people driving near our house, waving and having a good time,” he said. This year, the Bulletin received 11 entries. The judges said there were many entries worthy of prizes, and it was wonderful to see so many displays. Other entrants can be seen at: • 32 Archer Street; • 13 Hutton Street; • 191 Atkinson Street; • 44 Ogden Street; • 53 Ogden Street; • 3 Elder Court; • Lot 4, cnr Boyson and Steere Street; • 207 Steere Street.
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Refinery workers walk South32 and union talks falter before Christmas break
MEMBERS of the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union (AMWU) stopped work at South32 Worsley Alumina on Tuesday in the first maintenance workers’ strike in the company’s history. Electrical Trade Union (ETU) members also walked off the job, as the two unions rallied at the corner of Coalfields Highway and Gastaldo Road from 12 noon. The rally came after a breakdown in negotiations between the company and the unions. Workers recently voted down a company offer, and there have been 17 meetings between the parties since February. Those on strike are seeking equal benefits for all workers, better wages with increases linked to CPI and shift allowances. They also want to be able to take any dispute to the Fair Work Commission for arbitration. AMWU state secretary Steve McCartney said workers had carried on with
their jobs in good faith, but were not receiving the same courtesy from South32. “Our members are a majority of the mechanical maintenance department on site and even though this is not something they want to do just before Christmas, it’s now necessary to show the value of their labour,” he said. Mr McCartney said the stoppage was expected to last until 6am next Wednesday. “Stopping work for this amount of time will illustrate that value,” he said. “The workers are what keeps the place going and they should be respected for that. “Enough is enough. Our members are willing and able to exercise their right to take protected industrial action and are also willing and able to continue bargaining with the company. “We call on South32 to negotiate in good faith and stop delaying negotiations or they may face more industrial action that will delay its production.”
UNITED: AMWU state secretary Steve McCartney (left) and ETU south west organiser Adam Woodage, with local ETU members Adam Bignell and Nick Uren, rallied for better working conditions at South32 Worsley Alumina during industrial action at the corner of Coalfields Highway and Gastaldo Road on Tuesday. ETU south west organiser Adam Woodage said the ETU and AMWU told South32 they were ready to meet and come to an agreement. “We told them we are ready to meet over the Christmas break, but it looks like the bosses don’t want to cancel their holidays,” he said. Mr Woodage said further strike action is being considered.
ETU member and local worker Nick Uren said Tuesday’s strike was a “great achievement”. “The unions are brothers and sisters in arms, working for better conditions for the workers at South32,” he said. South32 Worsley Alumina was approached for comment but did not respond in time for print.
Non-smoking motion progress A MOVE by Cr Elysia Harverson to have sites in Collie designated as non-smoking areas was met with qualified success at the December meeting of council. Her motion to have CEO Stuart Devenish investigate options available to council and report back, was passed unanimously. In presenting the motion, Cr Harverson said people should be able to enjoy open spaces without having to breathe in other people’s “toxic fumes”. She said she was motivated to present the motion following an experience at the recent Hello Summer concert, when she and her family, including her one-year-old baby, were about to eat their picnic meal, and a nearby smoker lit up, resulting in smoke drifting
across them and their picnic. As background to her motion, Cr Harverson said the dangers of smoking and second-hand smoke are well known. “The Shire of Collie should lead the way in seeking to reduce community exposure to environmental tobacco smoke and create healthy environments,” she said. “We should be able to walk down the street or have our children play and eat in local parks without the risk of breathing in toxic cigarette smoke. “This move will also discourage people from smoking and reduce litter from cigarette butts. “Particular areas of interest include local parks, in particular Central Park and Soldiers’ Park, and the town CBD.”
Trail builders in award finals
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Collie a ‘special place’ for nominee
STAR: Shooting Stars executive officer Fran Haintz and Heart of Gold winner, Willow Michael.
Local girls shoot for the stars
ABORIGINAL girls from Collie’s Shooting Stars program celebrated this year’s achievements at an event at Harris River Estate recently. The girls received awards based on attendance, leadership and values. Shooting Stars aims to empower Aboriginal girls and women across Western and South Australia to make informed choices about their education and employment journey. It also aims to support Aboriginal girls in increasing their school attendance and engagement, and strengthening their confidence, cultural identity, and positive attitudes. Collie program co-ordinator Brooke
Cuthbertson said the program’s most prestigious award, the Heart of Gold, was won by Willow Michael. “This award is based on the participant’s values and for pride, respect and success,” she said. Heidi Ireland won the leadership award, and Jaycee Coverley won the award for the highest attendance. The program is based at Collie Senior High School and has 32 participants. “We work in partnership with the school - it is a great thing to be involved in,” Ms Cuthbertson said. Ms Cuthbertson works in collaboration with the program’s assistant co-ordinator, Chloe Ugle.
COMMON Ground Trails has been named a finalist in the 2023 Telstra Best of Business Awards outstanding growth category. Common Ground built part of the Wiilman Bilya Trail network and part of stage one of the Wellington National Park trails. The company is up against 37 other finalists in the category. Owner Jasmine Meagher said being nominated for the award was recognition for the team and its hard work. “This is a heartening acknowledgment of all the hard work you put into building a small business,” she said. “The outstanding growth category recognises small and medium-sized businesses contributing to building a more resilient Australian economy, and achieving significant growth. “It has been an in-depth process to date in being selected as a finalist with multiple submissions and interviews.
“It has been great to look back on where we’ve come from since we first launched in 2013.” Mrs Meagher said Common Ground would continue to build iconic trails and pump tracks Australia wide. “While we won’t be building in the near future in Collie there is plenty underway with other contractors,” she said. “Unfortunately we had to close down our Collie office when contracts were awarded to others, however Collie holds a special place as one of the first destinations we identified with the South West Masterplan for trail development. “It is also where most of our team earned their stripes in the trail game.” The awards were created to give small to medium-sized businesses a platform to celebrate achievements and stories with their peers, and opportunities to learn from Australia’s best business minds. More than 20,000 businesses nominated, with 246 named as finalists.
THE Collie Chamber of Commerce’s latest customer service award round winner is Colin Stevens who works at Australia Post’s Collie Post Shop. Colin was one of 12 nominations for the award. Other nominees were Georgia Moloney (Toscas Boutique), Donna Fowler (Pete’s Collie), Grace Earnshaw (The Wagon),
Bailey Delfante (Collie Golf Club), Hunter Stocks (View Street Fish and Chips), Andrew MacFarlane (Federal Hotel), Jarrod Shepherd (Central Garage), Gemma Jaarola (Golden Eagle Collies Chinese Restaurant), Renae Weighell (Black Diamonds Nail Bar), Christy Kearsley (Little Blue Door), Jake Smith (SportFirst) and Nina Luda (Liquorland Collie).
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LEADER: Collie MLA Jodie Hanns with leadership award winner, Heidi Ireland.
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Campers evacuated as fire burns at dam MORE than 70 people were evacuated from Glen Mervyn Dam campsite on Tuesday due to the threat of an uncontrolled bushfire. The campsite is expected to remain closed for several days while firies battle the blaze which was moving slowly in a westerly direction and was not contained or controlled at the time of going to press yesterday (Wednesday). The bushfire started on a private property near the intersection of Donnybrook-Boyup Brook Road and was reported at 10.16am. The cause is unknown. A Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions spokesperson said no one was injured, however 300
hectares of land and 120 hectares of state forest were burnt at the time of going to press. Controlled burns carried out three years ago helped reduce the spread of the fire but hot conditions are still expected to challenge containment lines. A 2.8-kilometre stretch of the Bibbulmun Track was also closed, and a 2.9-km diversion was put in place along Collie-Preston Road and Best Road. The fire was attended by the Parks and Wildlife Service firefighters, Department of Fire and Emergency Services firefighters and local bush fire brigades from Lowden, Noggerup, Mumballup, Beelerup, Argyle, Bridgetown, Mullalyup, Munro and Busselton.
Memorial bench vandalised
AN EXPLODING foam bomb damaged a memorial park bench in Soldiers’ Park on Sunday afternoon. The Collie Shire was in the process of refurbishing the bench for the Buckle family and, while it was waiting on timber, the bench was vandalised. The damage follows a spate of vandalism, most of which has occurred in Soldiers’ Park, the skate park and river walks. Shire president Sarah Stanley said the ongoing vandalism was worrying.
“It is utterly heartbreaking that the selfish and immature actions of a few individuals are wasting so much precious energy and ratepayers’ money,” she said. “Our staff are working as hard as they can to keep our parks and gardens in tiptop shape, only to see their efforts wasted. “Just imagine how much more we could do without having to fix senseless vandalism time and again.”
BOMBED: A memorial park bench in Soldiers’ Park was damaged by a foam bomb on Sunday.
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That’s a wrap! HOW IS it possible that Christmas 2022 is only days away? This year has flown by incredibly quickly, and here I am again thanking our community for all the wonderful ways they contribute to Collie. What a fantastic event for the senior citizens of Collie, with volunteers spanning generations, all sharing a meal and happy conversations in the brightly-decorated Miners’ Institute. It was a beautiful night for everyone once again at the Lions Christmas Pageant. As always, it is an extremely difficult choice to judge the best float when so much effort is placed into the design and final product – well done to everyone who took part. The 2022 school year was a big one in our home, whilst waiting on the release of this year’s ATAR results. Thank you to all teachers and non-teaching staff for their dedication and support. With the school holidays now upon us, be sure slot into your calendar a visit to fall down the rabbit hole and into Wonderland at the WA Museum Boola Bardip. Perth is the second city in Australia to host this immersive experience and journey of events. Another important reminder for the school holidays will be launched this week at the Industry Road Safety Alliance Christmas Road Safety Launch, hosted by the Shire of Collie. I am honoured to represent Minister Paul Papalia at the launch, as our community aims to keep our roads free of trauma throughout the holiday season. I am especially keen to view the student winners of the Creative Road Safety Challenge. Thank you everyone for their kind messages and congratulations on the announcement that I am now parliamentary secretary to the Premier Mark McGowan. Finally - Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all!
‘TIS THE season to be jolly and also, apparently, acquire an elf that moves about the house at night, ostensibly to report back to Santa about who is being naughty and who is being nice. In the process, the elf may or may not get into some tricky situations itself. In the absence of an elf, I like to spend this time of year creating decadent treats for the family. And by decadent treats I mean those involving chocolate. I do try hard to diversify but, like the elf, chocolate keeps getting into places it shouldn’t, like my shopping trolley. This leads to many a “snaccident”, where you start snacking on something and before you know it you’ve accidentally eaten the whole thing. Or you reach into the cupboard for the ingredients and find the MOTH (male of the household) has had a sneaky “snaccident” or two himself. What to do? Perhaps indulge in a spot of “procrastineating” - that state of eating while you think about what to do next - trek off to the shops to replenish the necessary supplies, or do a stocktake of the pantry to see what you could make instead. Which could well lead to a “wincident”. Well, it’s later in the day by now, so you have a glass of wine to help you think things through. Of course “procrastineating” and “wincidents” are not to be confused with “celebreating” and “celebrinking”, which are done on Christmas Day to honour the festive season. I’m sure I’m not alone in going through a period of “pregret” ahead of Christmas Day. I know I’m going to eat too much. Especially too much brandy butter. I always put my hand up to make that, so I can make extra to accommodate myself. So a bout of pregret can get some of the overeating guilt out of the way in the lead up, freeing up more time for enjoyment on the day itself. Hopefully not too many of you have to resort to “blutterances” over Christmas lunch. You’re listening to boring old Uncle Arthur droning on about the latest whizz bang thing he’s bought for his caravan and you have to blurt out something every now and then to prove that you’re listening avidly, not nodding off. Speaking of nodding off, by late on Christmas Day a little “napflix” might be in order. You’ve spent the afternoon binge watching some of your favourite shows on Netflix and even though you overindulged at lunch, some of those delightful leftovers are calling you from the fridge. Never fear, a “napflix” is just the tonic you need to sustain you for the next round. Relax and enjoy, you’ll be back in the “labourhood’’ all too soon.
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CCCCCCCCC PPPPPPP People, places and contributions to Collie life
Beth’s lifelong passion for Collie People ELYSIA HARVERSON
BETH Peters has spent most of her life volunteering her time to make Collie a better place to live. Now well into retirement, her latest ambition is to see her vision of an indoor heated swimming pool come to fruition. “I am so passionate about this,” she said. “I don’t get passionate about many things, but when I do…I’m doing it because I care.” Beth is part of a group called Collie Heated Indoor Pool Supporters (CHIPS) which is advocating to utilise the $2 million State Government election commitment for a pool. She is the group’s representative on the Collie Shire’s newly-formed Indoor Pool Working Group. Beth wants to see a heated pool for Collie which will be utilised by the entire community, but especially for those with health issues or young children to have somewhere to swim or rehabilitate. Beth herself has struggled with injuries, and as she says, she is not getting any younger, and would make good use of a heated pool. “I would use it a lot,” she said. Beth has seen young children and babies coming out of the existing pool “blue” when learning to swim. “Australia is surrounded by water so our kids need to learn to swim,” she
Beth in her early 30s with her three sons - Daniel, Brett and Ryan.
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When she is not trying to make Collie a better place to live, Beth Peters spends time in her garden. that, Beth did not like school. But her parents said she could only leave if she got a job. Beth liked the idea of becoming a nurse, but the nurse training school was in Bunbury and the thought of leaving Collie for Bunbury was far too daunting. She was able to finish school in Year 10 when she landed a job at Rowlands Jewellers, which later became Marshall’s Jewellers. Beth then worked for Dolly Bell’s clothing store before switching to the Coles lolly shop. In what was considered a pretty ambitious idea in 1969, Beth transferred to Coles in Perth and made the move to the city. “It was a big thing to do in those days,” she admits. “I wanted a break and to get away.” She spent about 18 months in Perth, living with her grandmother, before she made the even grander move to Banyo in Queensland. Considering she had hated the idea of leaving Collie for Bunbury, it was a long way from home for a young Collie woman. “We laugh about it now,” she said. Beth, her friend and her friend’s boyfriend drove across the Nullarbor without a driver’s licence between them. They found it difficult to get work in Queensland but Beth eventually landed a job in a soap factory.
Homesickness got the better of her seven months later, and Beth returned home to Collie, where she met her future husband, Lenny. They have been married for 50 years in February and together had four children - sons Daniel, Ryan and Brett, and one daughter, Nadine, who was stillborn. Beth spent a lot of her adult life volunteering for various causes close to her heart. She volunteered at her old school, Wilson Park Primary School, for many years in classrooms helping children who needed extra support. She also ran the school’s canteen and uniform store for 13 years. “I love the school dearly,” she said. She has had many different jobs around town, from cleaning, to working at Ed Harry’s and at Roche Park, where she spent six years. “I worked because I enjoy it, I love people and helping people,” she said. She has also volunteered for Meals on Wheels, in the kitchen cooking and delivering the meals, and spent more than 15 years coaching hockey. “I loved coaching, I had some wonderful kids,” she said. “I always made sure to have spare equipment in the car for kids who needed it. “I was the coach, but also a nurse and mum.”
Useful use Thanking sponsors at the Cheerio Club’s Christmas party, a prominent local said it was good to see cannabis was going to be used legally as part of Collie’s future.
was surprised to open the envelope and see “Third place”. What? Have they eliminated one House? No, there was a winner and a draw for second position. Check with the maths department, that means the remaining House was fourth.
Summing up Each year, the four Houses at the Collie Senior High School compete to win the House Shield. This year, the presenter
The Mullet The high school assembly showed The Mullet is alive and well and thriving among the student body.
White Christmas Working mothers everywhere know the joys of keeping their kids busy at the office. One local mum gave her daughter a colouring in page, hoping it would buy her at least five minutes. The young artist was back in two, the picture barely coloured in at all. “But it’s all still white?” “Duh Mum, it’s snowing!”
said. “There’s not a long span of time for people to use the outdoor pool, so they end up going to Bunbury for swimming lessons.” She says it’s not just children who would use the pool, but those with health issues or those recovering from injuries. “For people who are in need of physio, or the aged,” she said. “Even the tourists are asking, where’s the heated pool?” Beth understands the predicament the shire is in and the fact another pool would be a financial burden. “My worry is we cannot afford two pools,” she said. “I’m a ratepayer, but I don’t use all the facilities the shire currently funds. “This is something I would use, the whole community would use it.” Beth has lived in Collie almost her entire life and recalls the issue of the heated pool being raised many times in the past. She spent her childhood swimming in Minningup Pool, where many local children spent their time growing up. “I used to take my younger sisters out to Minni swimming, that was allowable in those days,” she said. “It was wonderful to grow up in Collie, we had such great neighbours. “I think our lives were better back then, we were more free.” In saying
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MLA’s plea:
Please don’t drive tired or drunk DON’T drive when fatigued or after drinking, is the message with which Collie-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns launched this year’s Road Safety Alliance South West Christmas campaign. Collie was the venue for the south west launch, attracting attendees from Bunbury and Harvey. “The south west has the highest number of fatalities of any region in WA apart from the metropolitan area,” Mrs Hanns said. “Up to December 19, there were 27 deaths on the region’s roads. “I commend the work of the Industry Road Safety Alliance in making all road users aware of safety issues, particularly the need to slow down. “But at this time of the year, other issues like fatigue and drink driving also become very serious.” Ms Hanns said the State Government recently released its road safety cam-
paign called “No one plans a crash – make every journey safe”. “And that is what it’s all about – every journey; whether it’s a road trip on holidays, popping over to visit a friend, driving to the shops or taking your daughter to Maccas, every journey counts.” Calling on Hearts Embrace After Road Trauma (HEART) founder Tarryn Sanford to speak, Mrs Hanns said she and her husband, Scott, know the pain and tragedy of losing a loved one during what should be a happy family time, after losing their son Jack in a crash on Good Friday, 2017. Mrs Sanford spoke about using her experience of losing a son to motivate her to start HEART, which provides support to families who lose loved ones. HEART: Former Collie OIC Snr Sgt Heath Soutar, centre, with HEART founders Scott and Tarryn Sanford.
Couples’ diamond anniversary
GOOD decision making and sharing is what Bob Sanford believes is the key to a long marriage. “There is no his and hers, and family is everything,” he said. Bob and Lynnore and Don and Robin Pike are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversaries today. Don and Robin were married at the Collie Catholic Church in 1962, while Lynnore and Bob were married at what was the Congregational Church in Johnston Street. Bob also celebrated his 21st birthday on the same day. He is 81 today. Not only did the couples get married on the same day, but they lived across the road from each other after their weddings.
Delicious Fremantle Chocolates
DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY: Bob (left) and Lynnore Sanford, and Don and Robin Pike celebrate their 60th wedding anniversaries today. Robin and Lynnore also worked togethDon said the most memorable part of er in the Collie Industrial Co-operative the day was marrying Robin. Society office, and shared their last day Lynnore and Bob have four children there together, as women were expected Wayne, Larry, Donna and Robert. They to stop working once they married. have 13 grandchildren and seven great Lynnore said her best memory from grandchildren. her wedding day was that her parents Don and Robin had five children - John were there. (dec), Paul, Darren, Shari and Leith. “Both my parents were alive - so that They have 13 grandchildren and 12 great was nice,” she said. grandchildren.
Council holiday arrangements
MOST council services will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day, but there are some variations in the holiday closures. All kerbside rubbish collections will continue as normal, with collections on the usual pickup day. The administration offices and the library will close at 12 noon tomorrow (Friday), re-opening on Friday, January 3, 2023. The depot closes at 12 noon tomorrow (Friday) and reopens on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Roche Park Recreation Centre closed at 3pm yesterday (Wednesday), and re-
opens on Tuesday, January 3. The waste transfer station will close at noon tomorrow (Friday), and will reopen on Tuesday, December 27. It will be closed on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2023. On other days, it will operate as usual. The swimming pool will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Opening hours will be as normal on all other days. The emergency after hours number will be monitored, so if anyone has problems with dogs, wandering stock or other emergencies, they should call 0408 931 274.
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SANTA’S COMPLIMENTS: Santa Claus was on hand to wish Season’s Greetings to the people of Collie at last Friday’s Christmas Pageant. See inside for more photos of Christmas activities around Collie.
The team at the Collie River Valley Bulletin would like to wish all our readers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We thank you all for all your support in 2022, and we look forward to what 2023 has to bring. Our office will reopen on January 9
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PCYC float wins pageant
THE Collie PCYC’s float won $1000 as the best display in the Collie Lions Christmas Pageant on Friday night. Statix Dance Group came in second, winning $500. The Collie Show and Collie Fire and Rescue displays shared third place, receiving $250 each. Collie Lions Club treasurer and event co-ordinator Helga Henke said the event was successful. “It went well - it all came together nicely,” she said. “There were quite a lot of nice floats, and plenty of food. “Santa was also very busy - he did a few laps before the parade, and had lots of photos in his grotto.” The street parade was followed by the movie “Elliot” in Central Park.
Mya Nelson (left) and Zoey Uren.
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Georgia Brown and Elsie Jones.
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VALLEYVIEW residents joined in the Christmas festivities at Kidz Cottage on Wednesday last week. Children from the daycare centre celebrated the end of the year with their families, centre staff and a special visit from Santa. Kidz Cottage co-owner and director Nicole Mills said the children performed Christmas songs, ate lots of food and received a present from Santa. “The kids sang songs such as ‘Jingle Bells’ and ‘Away in a Manger’ - songs that the ValleyView residents would recognise,” she said. “The children were practising for weeks.” Children leaving the centre for kindergarten next year also received a graduation certificate.
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The winning PCYC float.
Cathy Bignell with her granddaughter, Leah Mills.
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SEASON’S Happy crowd at Cheerio Club party THE Miners’ Institute rang with the sound of music and happy chatter amongst the hundreds of guests as the 68th party was held last Thursday. Organiser and MC Steve Davies kept the entertainment flowing during the afternoon, as a tasty lunch was succeeded by afternoon tea and Christmas cake. Lunches were also delivered to the homes of those who through illness, COVID19 or infirmity were unable to be at the hall. Proceedings were broadcast live by Collie Community Radio 101.3fm. The Christmas cake - made and decorated by Jody Bignell - was cut by the oldest lady and gentleman in the hall, Beryl Ashcroft and John Kidman, supervised by Santa. Entertainment was non-stop, with
TABU’s Jenny Coulson and Ray Franke as the “house-band”, joined by Kate Hindle, Matilda Roney, piano accordionist Doug Kent, and children from Allanson Primary School. The Allanson youngsters proved popular as they entered the hall through the front doors and passed through the tables on the way to the stage. The surprise of the afternoon was Fr Gerald Tan, who not only said grace, but also returned to the stage to sing a medley of show tunes. He received a rare standing ovation from the guests. The cheerful teams of volunteers included students from Collie Senior High School, plus regulars who have been volunteering for years.
FESTIVE: Lollipop lady Tim Elliott dressed up for the Collie Senior High School students’ last Tuesday.
Street safe Santa Cutting the cake were the oldest woman and man present at the party, Beryl Ashcroft and John Kidman, supervised by Santa.
Kate Hindle’s music was enjoyed by all
Party organiser Steve Davies, with his right-hand woman, wife Donna Davies.
TABU musicians Jenny Coulson and Ray Franke.
Sisters Rosemary Mills, Margaret Atkinson and Marie Hunter enjoyed the party.
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SCHOOL children were helped across the road by Santa Claus on Tuesday last week. Tim Elliott has been the “lollipop lady” on Throssell Street for six years, and said she dresses up for special occasions. “At Christmas, I am Santa. At Easter, I am the Easter Bunny. And on Melbourne Cup day, I wear a fascinator,” she said. Mrs Elliott received plenty of waves and honks from passing cars. “I joke with the kids that Santa gave Tim the day off,” she laughed.
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SEASON’S Steve Thomas MLC MEMBER FOR SOUTH WEST REGION Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council; Small Business
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AND A SAFE AND HAPPY NEW YEAR Alice Roberts - Fairview, pre-primary.
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20 years ago Rotary Club’s home project for charity The Collie Rotary Club was to build a charity home in Clements Place, North Collie, in 2003. The home, which was to be built by J Corp on land provided by Western Power, was to be sold at auction. The project’s major beneficiary was the Collie Schools’ Chaplaincy Service. Ripper forecasted keen competition for new station The state government expected keen competition between coal and gas-based proposals for the building of WA’s next baseload power station. Then-Energy Minister Eric Ripper said the new privately-owned power station would meet the state’s electricity requirement from 2007.
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ALL SAINTS’ ANGLICAN CHURCH: 46 Venn Street. Church Services: Every Sunday at 9am. Morning tea after the service. Holy Communion: First and second Sundays of each month. Morning prayer: all other Sundays. Enquiries to warden: Gwen Molnar. Phone 9734 4020 or 0439 375 598. Op shop: Open Tuesdays to Friays 9am - 3pm Church office: Tuesdays only. Secretary email: collieanglican@gmail. com Website: www.allsaintschurchcollie.org BAPTIST CHURCH: Cnr Prinsep and Elouera Streets, North Collie. Church Enquiries: Pastor Timothy van Aarde 0450 880 775. Collie Hospital Chaplain: Timothy van Aarde. Sunday Service : 9.30am Visitors Welcome. Sunday School during Service. Ladies Bible Study Group: Tuesday 10am at the Church. Prayer Meeting: Monday 5pm-6pm at the Church. CHURCH OF CHRIST: 165 Prinsep St. Pastor: Shayne Goldfinch 0422 515 257. Elder: Evan Mandry 0407 445 788. Secretary: Glynis 0403 159 668. Sundays: 9.30am, Family Service and Kids Church. Thursdays: 9.30am, Craft & Friendship – Phone Heather 9734 4066 Saturdays: 7.30am, Periodically, Breakfast – Phone Evan 9734 1354. Weekly Bible studies on various days. All enquiries welcomed. Vision Radio (87.6FM) is a Ministry of our Church. COALFIELDS BAPTIST CHURCH: 43 Venn Street, Independent Baptist Church, Simple Bible Preaching, Psalms, Classic Hymns and Spiritual Songs, KJV, Friendly Congregation. Main Service Sun 10am Bible Study Sun 4pm. All Welcome! Tea and Coffee Refreshments after Services. Enquiries: Pastor Josh Denford 0403 300 802 coalfieldsbaptist@gmail.com facebook.com/cbccollie
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FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH: 46 Johnston Street, Collie. All are welcome to join with us in fellowship. Friday: Food Ministry 10am-12noon, Prayer meeting 7pm Sunday: 10am morning service. Sunday School during service. For enquiries phone Pastor Garry Fisher on 9734 3796.
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Contributed by Kym Saunders Funding boost for rail heritage project The Collie Heritage Group was amongst the 22 south west groups to receive a share of $400,000 in state government funding for community projects in 2002. The group said it was delighted to receive the $16,500 grant which would be put towards the building of more housing for its railway rolling stock display. High school was set for $70,000 face-lift Collie Senior High School was set for a major face-lift with $70,000 spent on external painting and replacing worn internal floor coverings. Vandalism spate dismayed police
Collie police were dismayed over a spate of vandalism over the 2002 Christmas period. Community buildings - including three churches - local business premises and homes were the targets of a series of vandalism attacks over a five-day period. Sport Titles were a chance to test skills Five young Collie athletes travelled to South Australia with three Perth teammates to represent their state in the National Underwater Hockey Championships. The championships gave all the players the opportunity to demonstrate the skills and fitness they developed from their local training and participation in Perth competitions.
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ST BRIGID’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Cnr Prinsep and Medic Streets. Parish Priest: Fr. Gerald Tan Secretary: Marie Hicks. ON LEAVE 0414 755 054. Office: 9734 2183. email:collieparish@westnet.com.au Weekend Masses: St. Brigid’s: 6.00pm Saturday, 10.00am Sunday. St. Mary’s, Darkan: 8.00am, 1st and 3rd Sunday each month. Baptisms and weddings by request. Reconciliation cancelled, at present, due to social distancing. Vinnie’s shop: 9734 5664. Shopping hours: 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday.
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH: Cnr Wittenoom & Steere Streets. You are welcome to fellowship with us, we meet every second and fourth Saturday. Bible Study 9.30am, Service 11am. 88.0 faithFM WEST ARTHUR: The Uniting Church meets on the first and third Sunday of the month at 9am. KYB is held on Tuesday at 9.30am at the Old Duranillin School. The Catholic Church meets on the first and third Sunday of the month at 8am. The Anglican Church meets on: Second Sunday of the month at 8am at Darkan Fourth Sunday of the month at 8am at Darkan. Third Sunday of the month at 8am at Arthur River.
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Gallantry and distinguished service
SALUTING THEIR SERVICE Contributor: GRAHAME OLD FROM the Boer War through to the Vietnam War, awards for gallantry and distinguished service were made to Australian servicemen under the British Imperial Awards System. These awards were given to ordinary men in extraordinary times. In 1991, the imperial system was replaced by an Australian system of awards. The exception was the highest award for bravery, the Victoria Cross, which remained. This award was renamed the Victoria Cross for Australia. The key differences between the Australian awards and those of the Imperial System are that the awards are applied to all three armed services, and that the level of the award is not restricted by rank, but is determined by the quality of the action or service. Collie men have always displayed gallant conduct through all wars, and many have been recognised for their actions. The following is a list of these awards and the names of those Collie men who were recipients of the awards: Victoria Cross (VC) The VC is the highest military decoration awarded for valour in the face of the enemy. It takes precedence over all other orders, decorations and medals. It may be awarded to a person of any rank, in any service and to civilians under military command. From the Boer War through to Afghanistan, the Victoria Cross has been awarded to 100 Australians. The VC was usually presented to the recipient or to their next of kin by the British monarch at an investiture held at Buckingham Palace. There has been one VC awarded to a serviceman from Collie. It went to Sgt Martin O’Meara for “most conspicuous bravery” during the WWI battle of Pozieres in August, 1916. Distinguished Service Order (DSO) The DSO is an extremely high level award for bravery. Second only to the VC, this military decoration was awarded to commissioned officers in recognition of gallantry. During WWI there was one DSO awarded to an officer from Collie - Major Eliazar Lazar Margolin. Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) The DCM is an extremely high level award for bravery, second only to the VC. This military decoration was awarded to non-commissioned personnel in recognition of gallantry. The equivalent award for commissioned officers was the Distinguished Service Order (DSO). Six DCM’s have been awarded to servicemen from Collie: WWI: CSM Albert William Clark, Cpl Joseph Hall, Cpl Gordon Lindsay Ver-
non, Pte Stanley William Waywood and Sgt Thomas Wilson. WW2: Sgt Henry Charles (Harry) Fuhrmann (POW). Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) The DFC was a third-level military decoration awarded to Air Force personnel of commissioned rank, for acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying in active operations against the enemy. During WW2 there were two DFCs awarded to RAAF servicemen from Collie. They went to Flight Lieutenant Albert George McKenzie and Flying Officer John Joseph O’Donnell. During the Vietnam War one DFC was awarded to a RAN serviceman from Collie Lieutenant James Collier Buchanan. Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM) The DFM was a third-level military decoration awarded to Air Force personnel below commissioned rank, for an act/s of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying in active operations against the enemy. During WW2 there was one DFM awarded to a RAAF serviceman from Collie. That was Pilot Officer Herbert Leonard Fuhrmann (Sgt at time of award). Military Cross (MC) The MC was a military decoration awarded for bravery in battle on land to commissioned officers of the rank of captain or below. The MC was the third-level military decoration. During WWI, three MCs were awarded to servicemen from Collie. They were Lt Oscar Roy Howie MC, Lt George Arthur Lamerton and 2/Lt Charles Daniel Wimbledon Lintott. Two of the award recipients enlisted as privates and were promoted through the ranks in the field to become commissioned officers. Military Medal (MM) The MM was a third level military decoration awarded for bravery in battle on land. The award was for personnel below commissioned rank, although it could be awarded to warrant officers. The equivalent award for commissioned officers was the Military Cross MC. During WWI, there were 16 MMs awarded to servicemen from Collie. Two were recognised with the MM and bar, and one who was recognised with the MM with first and second bar. They were CSM Charles Henry Alcorn (MM and bar two), Cpl George Ball, Lt Henry Ernest
Bradbury (Cpl at time of award), Pte Lewis Albert Criddle, L/Cpl John Dickson, Cpl Robert Alexander Drysdale, Pte Alexander Coulton Forster, Sgt Richard Hugo Hart, Pte Harold Hicks, Driver Lesley Norman William Holding, L/Cpl Aron Frank Lawrie, Cpl Charles McQuade, Cpl George Blunderfield Bawden Noell (MM and bar), Tpr Thomas Hugh Sarre, L/Cpl William Henry Saunders(medal on display Collie-Cardiff RSL sub branch), Sgt Walter Edgar Webb (MM and bar). During WWII there were two MMs awarded to servicemen from Collie. They were Warrant Officer Class two Eric Eyre and Cpl Arthur Melville Magill (POW). Medal for Gallantry (MG) (Australian Award) Twenty-five years after the end of the Vietnam War, several Vietnam Veterans who were recommended for awards of gallantry finally received recognition. Originally recommended for the Military Medal (MM) for bravery, the recommendations were later downgraded to Mention in Despatches (MID). This was done to meet the Imperial Awards System quota. After intense government lobbying, the original decision to downgrade the awards was overturned and the soldiers were then awarded the Australian Medal for Gallantry (MG) for their acts of bravery. Under the Australian Military Awards System introduced in 1991, the MG replaced the MM. The MG is a military decoration awarded to personnel of the Australian Defence Force. It recognizes acts of gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances. It is ranked third in the Gallantry Decorations in the Australian Honours System. Twenty five years after the Vietnam War, there were 21 awards of the MG made to Australian servicemen for acts of gallantry. There was one MG awarded to a serviceman from Collie - Sgt Francis Carr (Frank) Cashmore. Croix de Guerre The Croix de Guerre (Cross of War) is a military decoration of France. During WWI and WWII, the decoration was commonly bestowed to foreign military forces allied to France for acts of heroism involving combat with the enemy. During WWI, there was one Croix
de Guerre awarded to a serviceman from Collie - CSM Alexander Wilton O‘Neill. Romanian Croix De Virtue Militara (second class) The Romanian Military Virtue Medal is a military decoration awarded for acts of bravery. The award can be given to foreign military forces allied to Romania. The medal had two classes. The first class was awarded to officers, and the second class to non-commissioned officers and enlisted ranks. During WWI, there was one Romanian Croix de Virtue Militara (second class) made to a serviceman from Collie - BSM William Charles Edward Smith Romanian. Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) From 1916, the MSM was awarded for acts of gallantry or meritorious conduct when not in the face of the enemy. During WWI, there were four MSM awarded to servicemen from Collie. They were Driver Joseph Hyman, L/Sgt Edward Frederick Kohler, Driver Henry Simmonds and CSM Alexander Wallace. Mention In Despatches (MID) Those servicemen who perform a noteworthy action which is mentioned in a report are said to have been “mentioned in despatches.” During WWI, there were six servicemen from Collie mentioned in despatches. They were Pte James Patrick Connolly, Sgt James Ash Gilbert, Pte Joseph Gordon McInerney, Pte Thomas Priestman, Major Eliazar Lazar Margolin and Sgt Alexander Stewart. During the Vietnam War, there was one serviceman from Collie mentioned in despatches - Sgt Francis Carr (Frank) Cashmore. Mention In Corps Orders During WWI, under the Imperial Awards System soldiers were also recognised for acts of gallantry by being mentioned in Corps Orders. There were two servicemen from Collie who were Mentioned in Corps Orders. They were Lt Cecil William Treasure and Cpl Gordon Lindsay Vernon. “Collie Boys” who displayed gallant or distinguished conduct during active service are remembered forever at the Collie Cardiff RSL sub branch.
“Lest we Forget”
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HOME FACT FILE Location: 339 Prinsep Street North, Collie Price: $559,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Cars: 2 Contact: Mitch Davidson 0408 910 337 or Tocoda 0447 340 344
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Infrastructure Manager – Technical Services Grader Operator - Works Irrigation Technician/General Hand THIS home is in a peaceful neighbourThe estimated annual water rates are - Parks hood and a great location. $1534 and shire rates $1502. The Shire Collie Technical Services The three-bedroom, one bathroom WHY BUY of ME: Department is offering great opportucharacter home features high ceilings ►Wood fireplace; nities for motivated and enthusiastic and polished floorboards throughout. ►Reverse-cycle air-conditioner; 809m2 individuals who want to make a differIt features two living spaces, with a block; ence to join our team. If you want to massive lounge room at the front of the ►Plenty of storage under the property, contribute to our community then we property, and a spacious activity room at with a small powered workshop; have a choice of jobs for you. the rear of the house. ►Single-car access garage; Grader Operator - HR license require The back decking offers sweeping ►Balcony; (minimum) Do you like to be in control McCORMICK (Dorothy): Ted, to Trevor, Bri- ►Fully views, and is the perfect place enterfenced; and love the outdoors, join our Road an,friends Kerry and tain and families family. would like to thank ►Side access. Construction and Maintenance team – ValleyView, Banksia Ward staff, Collie HosFinal Trim experience highly regarded. pital, Bowling Club, Relatives and friends for the kind thoughts, care and cards on Irrigation Technician/General Hand the passing of our much loved wife, mother, Do you have a passion for the outdoors, Location: and 6 Swanstone Street, Dot. grandmother great-grandmother making things grow and fixing things, join Our love to you all. Collie our Parks and Gardens team. C Class license required (MR preferred) and cerPrice: $349,000 tificates in irrigation/horticulture trades Bedrooms: 3 highly regarded. MARTIN (Betty): Passed away peacefully
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HOME FACT FILE DEATHS
Bathrooms: at the Collie Hospital after1 a short illness, aged 88 years.Cars: Loved1wife of John (Dec), devoted mother of Stephen, Greg and Lyn, Contact: Matt Blackford Rod, Deb and Kim, Nanna to 9, Nan-Nan to 0405 919 15. Now at Peace with 121 Dad.
MARTIN (Betty): Nanna Bet, we will miss our Sunday cuppas, chats and the yummy cakes you made. We hope you are now at peace with Grandad John and all the other loved ones who have passed. Forever in our hearts, Amber, Ashlyn, Jade, Liam, Sierra, Jett, Cruz xxx MARTIN (Betty): Nanna Bet was there for all of her family, especially the out laws… Whether it be minding the kids, making a designer dress, doing my mending or just to have a chat. She volunteered her time and shared her talent with the Collie community for many years. To the world you were one, to us you were the world. Thank you for everything. I will miss you. Mandy xxx TANIAN (Gwen): Loving mother and mother in law to Jeanette and Ross, Dennis and Doreen, Peter and Maxine, Brian and Kerry. Grandmother to Andrew and Hayley, Cameron and Tasha, Nicole and Chad, Jason and Stacey, Brent and Anthea, Zeke and Kira, Jed and Will. Great grandmother to Charlie, Josie, Ashton, Indiana, Lacey, Ruby, Emmy, Mika and Cayson. Passed peacefully away 16th December 2022 aged 94 years after a very short and quick illness. Reunited with Dad now. Love you Mum. TANIAN (Gwen): 1928-2022. Loving mother to Dennis, mother-in-law to Doreen, Nanna to Nicole and Chad, Jason and Stacey, Nanna Gwen to Ruby and Emmy. Finally at peace. Reunited with her beloved Roy. TANIAN (Gwen): Loving mum to Brian and Kerry, nana to Jed, Will and Tayla. Treasured memories of our beers and laughs on the front lawn in Crampton Street. Reunited with your beloved Roy. xxx
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Applicants need to complete an application form, provide a cover letter and their resume. Details and forms can be found on shire website www.collie.wa.gov.au Applicants need to read the related job description to decide if the position matches their skill set. Applications to be addressed to Human Resource Officer at hr@collie.wa.gov.au, alternatively, you can send your application in writing to: “Confidential – Human Resource Officer” Shire of Collie Locked Bag 6225, Collie WA 6225 Applications close 2pm, January 6 2023 Stuart Devenish Chief Executive Officer
FUNERALS FUNERAL NOTICE
MARTIN: The Funeral Service celebrating the life of Mrs Elizabeth Maude (Betty) Martin will be held in the Collie Football Club, Princep Street South, Collie, commencing at 1.00pm TOMORROW afternoon (Friday 23.12.2022).
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HEART HUB RAFFLE RESULTS: Congratulations to the winners of Heart Hub South West’s Christmas Raffle drawn on Saturday 17th December. 1st Prize – Ticket number 1578 - Jason. 2nd Prize – Ticket number 0028 - Stacey. 3rd Prize - Ticket number 2042 - Jan. Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket to support our cause.
►A friendly and engaging personality. Applicants should possess a current WA driver’s licence and car. The successful applicant will receive onthe-job training and an attractive salary while completing the three year Deakin University Cadet Journalism Course. This position is ideal for a school leaver. Email applications - including a cover letter - should be addressed to the Editor and sent to editor@crvbulletin.com For more information, please contact the Editor on 0481 893 606.
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Help shape the strategic direction of training in Western Australia The Minister for Education and Training is looking for people with effective leadership and strategic thinking skills and the ability to work collegiately within the TAFE sector to help shape training to meet future industry and community needs throughout Western Australia. If you have these skills, knowledge of vocational education and training, experience in community and industry engagement, and a record of service to industry or the community, express your interest now. Under the Vocational Education and Training Act 1996, Governing Councils play a key role in the strategic management of TAFE Colleges within the Western Australian Government policy framework. Expressions of interest for membership of South Regional TAFE Governing Council are invited. Members of Governing Councils are remunerated for their services. The State Government is committed to increasing the representation of women on Government boards and committees and supports diversity in the appointment to boards and committees. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; and people from culturally diverse backgrounds are warmly invited to apply. Please send a brief curriculum vitae of no more than two pages using the approved proforma by Friday 20 January 2023 by email at TAFEGoverningCouncils@dtwd.wa.gov.au The curriculum vitae proforma and further information about Governing Council membership and the application process is available at www.dtwd.wa.gov.au Note: Recommended applicants will be asked to consent to a criminal record check. Applicants with a convictions record are not automatically precluded from appointment to the Governing Council. Each case will be considered on its merits. DTWD_12154
Public Notice Wellington Dam Road Bridge Closure Please be advised the Wellington Dam Road bridge has now been closed to both vehicles and pedestrians in line with recent safety and engineering advice. Traffic management is in place, and visitors and road users are asked to please follow signage. All vehicles can still access the main parking areas at the mural and kiosk via Wellington Dam Road. Light vehicles can also continue to access these areas via River Road. There is no change to access to downstream attractions within the Wellington National Park, including Honeymoon Pool. Visitors can still enjoy an excellent view of the Wellington Dam mural from the elevated viewing platform near the carpark Work to replace the bridge with an improved structure is being progressed as a priority. For more information and updates on the Wellington Dam Road bridge replacement project, visit: https://www.watercorporation.com.au/Outages-and-works/OngoingWorks/Wellington-Dam-Road-Bridge-upgrade
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Trails number one MAKING number one on any list is exciting, and for Collie tour guide Alison Melvin, it’s a pay-off for lots of hard work, research and volunteering.
Her Forest Explorers Town Mural Tour has been named Trails WA’s Number one on the list of top Christmas gifts under $50. The list describes
TOP TOUR: Alison Melvin shows off the wambenger mural on the Throssell Street side of the music shell.
her tour, at a cost of just $25, as a must-do experience. “Take your loved one on the Collie Town Mural tour with Forest Explorers, this tour features more than 20 murals in this unique outdoor gallery,” the list’s blurb reads. “Local guide Alison participated in design, consultation and volunteered in the painting of some of the installations, so there is no better person to guide you around this trail.” Alison said she is happy to be top of the list. One of the reasons for her tour‘s success is her love and enthusiasm for Collie’s history, and the way it has been embodied in the murals. If you have visitors coming over the Christmas break, or would like a tour yourself, Alison will be available every day except Christmas Day. The tour lasts 90 minutes, and is wheelchair friendly. You can contact Alison through her Forest Explorers webpage. Not far behind her at number three is hiring a mountain bike for a day from the Dam Kiosk, so the trails are really putting Collie on the map, drawing tourists and travellers to the town.
GRADUATES: Makenna Williams (left) and Cruz Griggs after their Collie Early Education graduation last week.
I’m a big kid now!
FORTY-FOUR students graduated from Collie Early Education’s pre-kindy program last week. Ceremonies were held on multiple days, and the students donned their graduation robes and hats. They then performed songs and watched a slideshow of photos from their time at the centre, before they were presented with a graduation teddy and lollies. They also had group photos and received their portfolios of the year’s work. Early childhood teacher and centre director Jenny Fry said saying goodbye to the children was emotional. “The graduation is something we have done over the years because it’s nice for the families to see how confident the kids have become,” she said. “It is quite emotional, because we have cared for some of them since they were babies. It is wonderful to see how they’re not afraid to have a go.”
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FUNERAL NOTICE TANIAN:
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Don & Robin Pike
60th anniversary 22.12.22
BEREAVEMENTS
McCORMICK (Dorothy): Ted, Trevor, Brian, Kerry and families would like to thank ValleyView, Banksia Ward staff, Collie Hospital, Bowling Club, Relatives and friends for the kind thoughts, care and cards on the passing of our much loved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Dot. Our love to you all.
DEATHS
MARTIN (Betty): Passed away peacefully at the Collie Hospital after a short illness, aged 88 years. Loved wife of John (Dec), devoted mother of Stephen, Greg and Lyn, Rod, Deb and Kim, Nanna to 9, Nan-Nan to 15. Now at Peace with Dad. MARTIN (Betty): Nanna Bet, we will miss our Sunday cuppas, chats and the yummy cakes you made. We hope you are now at peace with Grandad John and all the other loved ones who have passed. Forever in our hearts, Amber, Ashlyn, Jade, Liam, Sierra, Jett, Cruz xxx MARTIN (Betty): Nanna Bet was there for all of her family, especially the out laws… Whether it be minding the kids, making a designer dress, doing my mending or just to have a chat. She volunteered her time and shared her talent with the Collie community for many years. To the world you were one, to us you were the world. Thank you for everything. I will miss you. Mandy xxx TANIAN (Gwen): Loving mother and mother in law to Jeanette and Ross, Dennis and Doreen, Peter and Maxine, Brian and Kerry. Grandmother to Andrew and Hayley, Cameron and Tasha, Nicole and Chad, Jason and Stacey, Brent and Anthea, Zeke and Kira, Jed and Will. Great grandmother to Charlie, Josie, Ashton, Indiana, Lacey, Ruby, Emmy, Mika and Cayson. Passed peacefully away 16th December 2022 aged 94 years after a very short and quick illness. Reunited with Dad now. Love you Mum. TANIAN (Gwen): 1928-2022. Loving mother to Dennis, mother-in-law to Doreen, Nanna to Nicole and Chad, Jason and Stacey, Nanna Gwen to Ruby and Emmy. Finally at peace. Reunited with her beloved Roy. TANIAN (Gwen): Loving mum to Brian and Kerry, nana to Jed, Will and Tayla. Treasured memories of our beers and laughs on the front lawn in Crampton Street. Reunited with your beloved Roy. xxx
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Infrastructure Manager – Technical Services Grader Operator - Works Irrigation Technician/General Hand - Parks
The Shire of Collie Technical Services Department is offering great opportunities for motivated and enthusiastic individuals who want to make a difference to join our team. If you want to contribute to our community then we have a choice of jobs for you. Grader Operator - HR license require (minimum) Do you like to be in control and love the outdoors, join our Road Construction and Maintenance team – Final Trim experience highly regarded. Irrigation Technician/General Hand Do you have a passion for the outdoors, making things grow and fixing things, join our Parks and Gardens team. C Class license required (MR preferred) and certificates in irrigation/horticulture trades highly regarded. Infrastructure Manager – Are you a natural born leader and have excellent people skills? Can you use your dynamic and agile leadership skills to lead a committed and enthusiastic Works, Parks and Waste teams, then we want you to lead our Technical Services team. Engineering and project management qualifications will be highly regarded. Applicants need to complete an application form, provide a cover letter and their resume. Details and forms can be found on shire website www.collie.wa.gov.au Applicants need to read the related job description to decide if the position matches their skill set. Applications to be addressed to Human Resource Officer at hr@collie.wa.gov.au, alternatively, you can send your application in writing to: “Confidential – Human Resource Officer” Shire of Collie Locked Bag 6225, Collie WA 6225 Applications close 2pm, January 6 2023 Stuart Devenish Chief Executive Officer
FUNERALS FUNERAL NOTICE
MARTIN: The Funeral Service celebrating the life of Mrs Elizabeth Maude (Betty) Martin will be held in the Collie Football Club, Princep Street South, Collie, commencing at 1.00pm TOMORROW afternoon (Friday 23.12.2022).
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Cadet Journalist
The Collie River Valley Bulletin is seeking a full-time cadet to join its tight-knit editorial team. To be successful, you MUST be able to demonstrate the following: ►High English standards; ►The ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment; ►The ability to work both independently and as part of a team; ►A keen willingness to learn; ►The ability to take direction;
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HEART HUB RAFFLE RESULTS: Congratulations to the winners of Heart Hub South West’s Christmas Raffle drawn on Saturday 17th December. 1st Prize – Ticket number 1578 - Jason. 2nd Prize – Ticket number 0028 - Stacey. 3rd Prize - Ticket number 2042 - Jan. Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket to support our cause.
►A friendly and engaging personality. Applicants should possess a current WA driver’s licence and car. The successful applicant will receive onthe-job training and an attractive salary while completing the three year Deakin University Cadet Journalism Course. This position is ideal for a school leaver. Email applications - including a cover letter - should be addressed to the Editor and sent to editor@crvbulletin.com For more information, please contact the Editor on 0481 893 606.
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Public Notice Wellington Dam Road Bridge Closure Please be advised the Wellington Dam Road bridge has now been closed to both vehicles and pedestrians in line with recent safety and engineering advice. Traffic management is in place, and visitors and road users are asked to please follow signage. All vehicles can still access the main parking areas at the mural and kiosk via Wellington Dam Road. Light vehicles can also continue to access these areas via River Road. There is no change to access to downstream attractions within the Wellington National Park, including Honeymoon Pool. Visitors can still enjoy an excellent view of the Wellington Dam mural from the elevated viewing platform near the carpark Work to replace the bridge with an improved structure is being progressed as a priority. For more information and updates on the Wellington Dam Road bridge replacement project, visit: https://www.watercorporation.com.au/Outages-and-works/OngoingWorks/Wellington-Dam-Road-Bridge-upgrade
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LOCAL PLANNING SCHEME AMENDMENT AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION STANDARD AMENDMENT LOCAL PLANNING SCHEME NO. 6 - SCHEME AMENDMENT NO. 1 Notice is hereby given that the local government of the Shire of Collie has prepared the above-mentioned planning scheme amendment for the purpose of: • Correcting typographical and mapping errors; • Introducing revisions and updates including to the zoning table; • Rezoning Lots 2 and 51 Patstone Road from Rural to Industrial Development zone; • Reducing the potable water tank size for dwellings where potable water is not available; and • Introducing setbacks and other general development requirements for the Urban Development zone. Plans and documents setting out and explaining the scheme amendment have been published in the following manner: 1. A copy of the plans and documents has been published on the Shire of Collie’s Website at www.collie.wa.gov.au 2. A hard copy of the plans and documents are available for inspection at the Shire’s Administration Office at 87 Throssell Street Collie. Submissions on the planning scheme amendment may be lodged in writing and should include the amendment number, the name and address of the person making the submission, the property affected and details of the submission and lodged with the undersigned on or before 5pm Sunday 19th February 2023. Enquiries can be directed to Planning Services on 9734 9000 or by email colshire@collie.wa.gov.au. Stuart Devenish Chief Executive Officer
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BIG Brett Smith had a four-shot buffer when winning last Saturday’s 18-hole stableford at Collie Golf Club. Smith’s 41 points won him the Nancy Lynn and Dorothy Lawrence sponsored event from two players – John Williamson and John Shepherd – on 37, with Williamson winning the countback for second spot. Terry Ellery, Jim Larsen and Alan Kent were next on 36, followed by Max Thomas, Brad Swan, Chris Stewart and Ken Tate 35, Brayden Kent, George Dorozenko, Greg O’Neil, Trevor Graham, Chris Mead and Hugh Annandale 34. The ladies’ winner was Peta Ellery with the great score of 41 in field of 14. Second was Jodie Allison on 38, and rounding out the vouchers, in order, were Nancy Lynn 36, Jann Mead 35 and Leanne O’Neil 34. Novelties were won by Colin Giblett (No. 1), Jay Robinson (4), Vicki Graham(4), David Laird (6), Terry Reeves (7), Brett Smith (9), Cara Swan(12), Alan Kent (14), Luke Sera (15), Jim Larsen (18). LAST week’s Tuesday leisure day stableford carton event, sponsored by the Vic Hotel, was won by Baxter Miller with the great score of 41 points. Ashley
Wilkins was second place with 37 on a countback from George Tutavaha and David Laird on 37. Others to get vouchers were David Farr, Ray Cooper, Alan Kent 36, Graham Williams, Jackson Broadbent 35 and Kade East 34. Novelties were won by Tom Waddell (4), Lesley Motion (7), Colin Giblett (9), Logan Giblett (14) and Baxter Miller (18). THE Wednesday ladies’ nine-hole stableford was won by Annette Atherton, with 20 points. A point back in the field of 14 was Rhonda Annandale on 19 followed by Heather Dabrowski and Jodie Allison 18. Novelties were won by Blanche Faries (13), Jodie Allison (17). LAST Thursday’s
nine-hole scroungers event was won by the Neil Motion from David Broadbent on a spin of the wheel after both posted 21 points in the field of 34 players. They were followed by John Jackson, Tom Waddell 20, Kevin Ireland 19, Hugh Annandale, Joe Italiano, Ken Tate and Phil Warburton 18. Best gross score for the day was John Jackson’s 39 off-the-stick. Tom Waddell (Nos. 1 and 9), Hugh Annandale (4) and Ross Davidson (6) won the novelties. THIS Saturday’s event is an 18-hole, all in, club trophy stableford. Scroungers is on today (Thursday), with another Christmas special, Vic Hotel leisure day is next Tuesday and ladies’ day is next Wednesday.
Continued from back page Mellor took no further part in the racing due to damage to his car. Jesse Hamon won all of his events, which will be the last time we see him in the New Star Juniors at Collie. Hamon will move up to the Top Star Juniors in the new year. Street Stock had an excellent turn out of competitors. Collie driver Damon Thomson was the stand out, however in the feature race on a fresh track while in a commanding lead he spun the car in turn one and had to
work hard to finish third. Collie driver Paul Joss won the feature with Bunbury driver David Padmore in second. As always on Christmas Cup night, the Collie Teams Challenge involved several teams of three. Despite not finishing a race, Collie’s Rickie Nuccini ended up in the winning team “Hot Favourites”, with new star driver Jesse Hamon and modified driver Luke Fraser. The team of Dylan Rees, Damon Thomson and Anthony King finished second.
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specifically for students in grades three and four,” he said. “It is not just about selecting the best students, but encouraging participation, providing a positive experience playing tennis, growing friendships and giving students the opportunity to represent their school in a team environment.” Mr Cribb said the competition also assists in helping players along the tennis pathway. The winning team was Amaroo team two.
Christmas Cup goes to Blight
Fraser claims second round Amaroo wins Red Ball comp LUKE Fraser claimed his second successive round of the 2022/2023 Batchelor Industries WA Modified Sedan Series at the Collie Speedway, in the event sponsored by his parents Peter and Sharon at Civil Hirings. The opening heat set the tone, with a hotly contested affair where Fraser claimed victory. He found his way past Shane Dubberlin in the early stages of the race. Sam McAuley also found his way past Dubberlin to finish second, while Dubberlin finished third ahead of Laurie Dowsett. In heat two, Jamie Higgs led the field out of turns one and two for the first time, as Branden and Luke Fraser stormed through the field from the last row. Brendan Selleck settled into second position, where he sat until the second last lap when Higgs ran wide in turns three and four. Selleck claimed the win ahead of Higgs and McAuley. Selleck took back-to-back wins to claim the third heat of the night holding off a hard charging Branden Fraser in an epic battle right to the finish. Anthony King held off for a third-place finish ahead of Higgs and Dowsett, who rounded out the top five. The final heat of the night had Luke Fraser charge around the outside of the field to take the lead on the opening lap, a place where he stayed for the duration of the race to defeat Dowsett. King managed to hold off the charge from McAuley, Selleck and Higgs. The 3YP Transport Shootout provided some great entertainment once again. Dowsett used the shootout to his advantage to gain two positions ahead of the feature race, though it was Luke Fraser who yet again claimed the 3YP Transport Shootout, ahead of Selleck.
EIGHT teams from Amaroo and Wilson Park Primary Schools competed in the Red Ball competition at the Collie Lawn Tennis Club recently. It was a doubles team event for year 3 and 4 students, in mixed teams of eight. Tennis West school and pathway co-ordinator Ben Cribb said the competition focus was on fun and participation. “The Red Ball competition is an annual event at the Collie Lawn Tennis Club
Ashcroft’s good start in Albany HARNESS RACING
THE START of the Albany harness racing season was a good omen for the Ashcroft family last Friday evening. Errol’s class pacer “Euphoric Moment” returned to form with a strong win from the breeze for reinsperson Emily Johnson as a short priced $1.30 and $1.04 favourite. He engaged the same driver for a second with “Captains Cote” as a $1.04 place chance after coming from three back on the pegs. A third in a small field with “Nevertellmetheodds” rounded out a good night for the stable. Bianca Ashcroft had her two consistent full sisters “Fleur Du Maquis” and “Triple Blue” in the one event, with the younger sister “Fleur Du Maquis” tramp-
ing three wide for the entire last lap before finishing a half head second for a return of $1.50. Now with the David Goulden stable former Collie pacer “Keptain Courageous” ran third in the same event for another $1.50 return. Leo Wallrodt’s intriguingly-named “Galeocerdo Cuvier” started the night with a gallant second in the first event, returning supporters $3 for the place. All these horses are scheduled to go around at the same track tomorrow night and they will be joined by a strong contingent from Wayne Justin’s stable. The Wheeler stable took “Follow Rocknroll” to Pinjarra on Monday afternoon for a game second behind the favourite “Tiger By The Tail” after trailing that pacer three back on the pegs until the home turn.
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Christmas Cup to Blight SPEEDWAY
KYE Blight suffered mechanical issues early in the night but ended up racing in a heavily depleted field at Collie Speedway last Saturday. Blight (pictured) sorted his engine issues and went on to win his remaining heats and feature. Collie driver Rickie Nuccini looked to have a good start in his first race, only to collide with the
wall on turn three when well in front of the field. The damage to his car was too much to repair that night. Top Star Junior Sedans were set for great racing, only to lose one of their numbers at the end of the first heat race. Deegan Mellor collided with Deagan McNall in turn two after the race had finished, which resulted in his car flipping into the catch fence. Story continued page 27.