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Huge battery project seen as forerunner to green investment FOUR hundred permanent jobs could flow from a $1 million study into a Collie battery and hydrogen industrial hub. The study will be carried out by Sunshot Energy, which is chaired by Professor Ross Garnaut who has consulted governments over a number of years on transition away from fossil fuels. Regional Development Minister Alannah MacTiernan said the development of a battery and hydrogen hub would help achieve the government’s transition objectives for Collie. Ms MacTiernan said the project had the potential to create $730 million of new investment in green industries and decarbonisation initiatives, including 500 construction and 400 ongoing jobs. A 600 to 800 megawatt battery would be a key feature of the hub, which would provide

renewable energy to new and existing industrial projects in Collie. It will be about four times the size of Tesla’s big battery in South Australia. Collie-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns said the project aligns with the town’s Just Transition Plan and is a good next step to keep energy sector jobs local. “The renewable energy hub could also attract new industries to set up in Collie, including processing of critical minerals,” Mrs Hanns said. The study will assess the economic case for establishing a hydrogen electrolyser, powered by renewable energy. The project could also produce green ammonia and urea for agricultural and industrial uses. Continued on page 6.

Confidential papers litter the highway

Heart Hub support

Opposition leader Mia Davies met with Heart Hub South West Inc co-founders Tarryn and Scott Sanford in Collie last week. Ms Davies believes funds should be made available for Heart Hub in the State's next budget. See story page 7.

Quantum to build lab in the LIA

TWENTY-FIVE kilometres of Coalfields Highway was littered with confidential Quairading Shire Council papers last Friday. Page 2.

QUANTUM Filtration is to sign off on a purpose-built laboratory to be constructed in the light industrial area of Collie. Page 3.

Amaroo Student garden project

AMAROO Primary School year four students injected new life into the school vegetable garden last week. Page 7.

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Men’s shed gets a $5000 expansion

LITTER: Rotarian Harry Wiggers helped with the clean up along Coalfields Highway on Saturday.

Confidential papers litter the highway TWENTY-FIVE kilometres of Coalfields Highway was littered with confidential Quairading Shire Council papers last Friday. The papers were in a box on the back of a truck when the box split and the papers were scattered along the road. The shire had employed a contractor to take away and destroy a large volume of papers that had been archived. These papers were being taken to a processing plant in Bunbury. The shire has launched an investigation after the confidential papers were picked up by Collie Rotary Club volunteers. The incident coincided with the club’s annual roadside clean-up which was pro-

grammed for the following day.

The Quairading council has shown its appreciation to the club by making a $2000 donation which the club will put towards local community projects. In addition to the council papers, the annual roadside clean-up removed some two tonnes of litter from the roadsides. This is an improvement on previous years. Five years ago, the amount was closer to 10 tonnes. Rotarian John Bylund said people appeared to be “improving their littering habits”. “Much of the rubbish consisted of incidental littering from unsecured loads, but there was also a large proportion of fast food contain-

ers, evidently deliberately thrown from vehicles,” said Mr Bylund. Many bags of full drink containers were collected and placed in the Cash for Cans bin which will give Rotary the 10 cents deposit refund. “This money is used to fund youth leadership initiatives sponsored and conducted by Rotary,” Mr Bylund added. Various local organisations, individuals and businesses participated in this year’s clean up. These included Collie Lions Club, Collie Veteran Car Club, the 000 group of first responders’, Collie Scouts, South32 Worsley Alumina, Premier Coal, Griffin Coal, Carole Gale, Rory and Bec O’Connor and Terry Ransome.

THE Collie Men’s Shed has been expanded thanks to a $5000 donation from Premier Coal. The money funded building, plumbing and electrical works to create a bigger workspace and storage area. Chairman Ian Bushell said he was thrilled with the upgrade. He said the work areas are now much more open, allowing work to be done safely. “We have over 40 members here on a weekly basis and the workshop can get tight at times,” Mr Bushell said. “With this extension we now have separate woodwork and metalwork areas complemented by the dustfree break room and office.” Premier’s acting operations manager Chris Knight said he was pleased the funding enabled the expansion. “We hope this new extension will help attract more members,” Mr Knight said. The shed is a community-based, non-profit, non-commercial organisation. It provides a space for local

EXPANDING: Collie Men’s Shed chairman Ian Bushell in the newly created work area which is helping cater for the group’s wood and metal working members.

men and women to socialise, design and build projects and share skills.The donation was part of Premier Coal’s community support program funded by Yancoal.

Petrol prices slow to come down in Collie FEEDBACK FUEL prices in Collie have reached new highs in the past month. Diesel and unleaded have been over $2 a litre, and after a 22 cent fuel excise reduction was announced in last week’s Federal Budget, prices are coming down slowly. Comments made on the Collie River Valley Bulletin’s facebook page indicated that fuel prices rise quickly but take longer to come down. Here are some of the comments, as posted: Stephen Allum: When unleaded and diesel were the same price for so long, why is it now that diesel is so much dearer?

Harvey White: Because the tax paying public are subsidising mine companies’ fuel costs. Stephen Thomas: Mining companies don’t pay fuel excise because their mining equipment doesn’t use the roads. Dean Hunt: Goes up quickly, comes down REAL slow. Ian Bebbington: Paid $2 litre at Condello’s for diesel yesterday. 23 cents a litre difference? Mark Seaton: I thought I got a good deal at $2.15 a litre for diesel. Must be on the way down, just not in Collie.

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WATER PLANT: Regional Development Minister Alannah MacTiernan is given a taste of filtered water by Quantum Filtration Medium director Clive Hawkes at the company's Mungalup Road plant last Friday.

Quantum to build LIA lab QUANTUM Filtration Medium will sign off in the next fortnight on a purpose-built laboratory to be constructed in the Light Industrial Area of Collie. Managing director Clive Hawkes said building will begin on the water treatment factory as early as next month. “The factory will help us increase production and it should take 12 months to build, with contractors employed from the South West region,” Mr Hawkes said. The company has recently increased its employees numbers. “We only had five or six employees but we now have 11,” Mr Hawkes said. The original staff at the company came from Busselton. Staff now includes Collie-based chemical engineers Sarah Alrefai and Shabab Minhas. Mr Hawkes said the company tries to support Collie as much as possible. “We all have Collie on our minds so if we need something, we try and get it if we can from Collie,” Mr Hawkes said. Regional Development Minister Alannah MacTiernan visited the plant last Friday to see how the business is developing. The company’s main focus is on water treatment for industrial use and drinking. Their technology removes minerals, such as iron, manganese, aluminium, copper, lead and arsenic to make water drinkable.

Mr Hawkes said the company was indebted to the State Government for the grant funding it has allocated to them through the Collie Futures Small Grants Program. In 2020, after operating in Collie for almost 10 years, the company received a $100,000 grant to build a research and development laboratory.

FILTERED: Collie-based chemical engineers Shabab Minhas and Sarah Alrefai, in the front, with Quantum Filtration Medium directors James Glaskin, Daren Hill and Clive Hawkes.

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Dedication service for local chaplains FIFTY years of YouthCare in WA was celebrated at a dedication service for local chaplains last week. Among those present was Margaret White, who has been supporting the service since it started in Collie 30 years ago. YouthCare head of chaplaincy Darlene Herbert spoke about the 50 years of the service. Area chaplain David Cunniffe then dedicated local chaplains and their support team. Mr Cunniffe said all Collie

government schools have chaplains, although not all could be present for the dedication service. He also thanked Collie Christian churches for their support of the service in Collie schools. YouthCare provides an important support network for students, but on a basis which does not promote religion as its focus. Care for the students comes first.

YOUTHCARE TEAM: Chaplain Karen McAneny, area chaplain David Cunniffe, YouthCare head of chaplaincy Darlene Herbert and supporter Raewyn Jones.

Rail line closure looms

AUSTRALIND rail passengers have been urged to voice their concerns about the upcoming Armadale Line shutdown that may well result in services being cancelled for up to 18 months. Collie Visitor Centre manager Janine Page said residents ran the risk of not having their opinions heard about replacement services if they do not complete a survey currently being circulated. The rail service uses the Armadale line and will be impacted during the extended shutdown, which starts in early 2023. Passengers will be contacted from April 1 to participate in the survey, but feedback can be given through the Building for Tomorrow website (https://www.buildingfortomorrow.wa.gov.au/ projects/armadale-line-transformation/). Ms Page has not received any feedback from residents on the proposal. “I wonder if people are just not aware because it is not common knowledge and it is still being discussed as to what will happen,” Ms Page said. The shutdown will facilitate major works on three rail projects and potentially the line will be closed for up to 18 months. “My worry is that this may be used to abolish the Australind altogether,” Ms Page added. All options for replacement services are on the table including a direct link between Mandurah and Bunbury, a direct link between Bunbury and Perth, and an all-stop services between Perth and Bunbury. TransWA has recently purchased two additional fully-accessible road coaches to provide replacement services.

Easter comp for kids

COLLIE Public Library is holding an Easter colouring in competition. Entries are open to all children, aged up to 18 and residing in the Shire of Collie. Children are encouraged to pick up their colouring in page from the library and return it by 4.30pm on April 19. Children’s names and ages will need to be written on the front of the page, with a contact phone number on the back. Entries received will go on display in the library. Winners will be contacted by phone and announced on Facebook on Wednesday, April 20. Prizes include chocolate and a Collie Chamber of Commerce voucher.

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Collie needs bus service PUBLIC transport in Collie should be treated the same as it is in Perth. This is the opinion of WA Opposition Leader Mia Davies who has added her support to moves being made to have the Collie to Bunbury bus service reinstated. “We see this State Government investing millions, if not billions, into MetroNet and public transport in the Perth metropolitan area,” Ms Davies said. She said this investment was happening at the same time as Collie was having to contend with the loss of its service to Bunbury. The South West Coachlines service, which had no government subsidy and operated from Monday to Friday. It ended on February 1 as

it was no longer financially viable. Ms Davies was concerned at the consequences of the closure of the service, particularly with increased fuel prices having a huge impact on families who had to get to Bunbury for medical appointments and work. “We know there is a real need for those on fixed incomes and don’t have the ability to travel in their own car to access those very important services.” She said the Opposition was very committed to improving and creating more equitable access to services in Collie. “This state budget is a fantastic opportunity to see investment in our regions,” Ms Davies added.

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First paint workshop conucted

A HISTORICAL paint analysis workshop was conducted at the Collie Goods Shed last Saturday. The program was the first of its kind in Australia and enabled participants to gain experience in paint scraping so they can go on to help rejuvenate historical buildings across the country. Master painter Bill van Didden and UWA professor in conservation architecture, Dr Ingrid van Breman, helped to facilitate the workshop. Historian Bart Van Aller, from the Netherlands, also offered his expertise in paint scraping. Heritage Skills Association WA (HSAWA) facilitator Yolanda Cool said it was the first workshop for the pilot program. “The aim of all of this is to come up with a heritage group of colours for WA,” Ms Cool said. “So the colours we get here today, could one day lead to us having something called Col-

PAINT MATCHING: Master painter Bill van Didden and UWA professor in conservation architecture Dr Ingrid van Bremen investigate the paint colour of the door at the Goods Shed. (Photo: Bart Van Aller)

lie Green or Brunswick Red.” “When you do a conservation plan, part of

the plan requires the paints to be historically correct,” she said. “To date no-one has

done it through research; it has been through guesswork,” said Ms Cool. The group has been working with Dulux over the last month following the formation of a partnership with the paint company. Under the partnership, the association will collect the heritage paint samples while Dulux analyse them, using their technology. The first stage of the paint scraping process involves using scalpels to carefully peel back the layers of paint. Microscopes and charts are used to do an initial paint matching to work out the exact colours used. The paint scraping is given to Dulux to conduct an analysis and break up the colours and very intricately match them to their finer details. The association has also been documenting the process which is available to view through its website at www.heritageskillsassociation.com

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Vax rate near 6000

COLLIE is nearing the 6000 mark for COVID-19 triple dose vaccinations. Over 85 percent of eligible residents have been triple dosed. As of Monday, this represents 5820 of the 6847 people, aged 15 and over, living in Collie’s Local Government area. The rate of uptake for Collie’s 774 children aged between five and 11 is currently at 50 percent for first doses. Over 23 percent have received their second dose. Eight-seven percent of Collie’s 292 Aboriginals residents have received their first vaccination and over 80 percent their second and third doses.

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Clinic finds suspect lesions

LUCKY LAST: Marie Kemsley, second from the right, was the last patient through the Lions Skin Cancer Clinic last Saturday. Relaxing were Drs Andrew Crocker, Renoka Ranasinghe, Rob Garratt, Stephanie Atkins and Lion Peter Russell, kneeling, with Collie Lions Jan Veal and June Lewis.

RATs giveaway COLLIE-PRESTON MLA Jodie Hanns has been distributing rapid antigen tests (RATs) in recent weeks. Mrs Hanns was given 1500 tests to allocate to people living in her electorate. Collie received 20 percent of the allocation. The allocation included 1000 from the State Government and 500 from South West MLC Dr Sally Talbot. “Each Member of Parliament was required to provide the government details of their strategy for the allocation of the RATs for auditing purposes,” Mrs Hanns said. Each box contained five RATs, with a limit of one box per house-

hold to ensure as many households as possible got one. “People were asked to ring and register, which allowed us to make arrangements for collection of the RATs by a family member if the household was in isolation,” Mrs Hanns said. She and her staff then delivered several packs to people who were unable to attend the office. “People were incredibly grateful for the support, and we have a waitlist in case there is a further rollout of this initiative,” Mrs Hanns added. The tests were in addition to the current allocation of 15 free RATs per household announced by the State Government last month.

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FOUR lesions suspected to be life threatening, were found during the Lions Skin Cancer Clinic last Saturday. One of the doctors emphasised that all lesions are considered only suspect until proven by further investigation. Like most cancers, early detection is the major factor in successful treatment, the doctors said. The free clinic was fully booked, with 91 people assessed during the day, 41 men and 50 women. A total of 43 lesions were found, and 18 people were referred for follow-up investigation For 34 people, this was their first skin check, and for 48, it was more than a year since their last check. Only one person had had a check within the last six months. A barbecue run in conjunction with the clinic raised funds for Childhood Cancer and had a good response, and the Lions annual wood raffle, drawn on the day, also did extremely well.

BATTERY HUB: Sunshot Energy chairperson Professor Ross Garnaut and Regional Development Minister Alannah MacTiernan last Friday announced funding for the first stage of a feasibility study into the Collie battery and hydrogen industrial hub.

$1 mil. for study Continued from front page. The investigation into the project’s feasibility is expected to take a year. “In about a year's time, I look forward to this coming together,” said Professor Garnaut at the launch last Friday. Ms MacTiernan said it makes sense for Collie to become a renewable energy industrial hub. “This project will provide a firm basis to progress a renewable energy hub in Collie,” Ms MacTiernan said. It is expected to lead to significant job creation in the short term and broaden Collie’s economic base long-term. The low-cost energy the hub also generates will help existing businesses in Collie and encour-

age the expansion of manufacturing and minerals processing. “Our aim is to make sure that the people of Collie, their homes and their opportunities remain as we go forward,” Ms MacTiernan said. “When we came into power, there were many houses that were boarded up and now we have seen housing prices skyrocket. “People were losing confidence in the future of their town and I think we have been able to turn that around. “People can now see that we have moved away from coal, towards opportunities that are going to keep them at the heart of industry and energy production in a 21st century mode.”

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Davies supports SW regional health hub OPPOSITION Leader Mia Davies has suggested funds from the projected $5.8 billion plus State Government surplus should be directed to Heart Hub South West. Ms Davies, who visited Collie last week and met with the group’s committee, said the next State Budget should include funding for support groups, such as Heart Hub. “We will be calling on the government to allocate funds either from the road trauma trust account or other

GROWING PLANTS: Year four students Jett Gardiner and Toby Maltman get the soil in their garden bed ready for planting.

New life for the student garden

AMAROO Primary School year four students injected new life into the school vegetable garden last week. The students from Room 8 researched what plants were compatible with each other and began their preparations for a morning of gardening. our pocket eases the cost of living Teacher Sharri Pike said outdoor learning provides students ry are creating jobs with the chance to learn life skills through engaging, hands-on lessons as morrowwell as strong curriculum integration. students areour already planning Australia “The to help secure supply chainrecipes for their freshly grown produce,” Ms Pike said. gy to our Working homes together, and businesses the students weeded and pruned the garden beds before laying down ernise and innovate for our future sawdust and planting new plants. Students were divided into groups and will be responsible the maintenance hrougheach the last two years.for There are 260,000of their own garden bed. . Australia has performed better than major The project was completed in collaboration emic. That’s why we’reParents taking and the Citizens next step. with the school’s committee, Mumballup Organics and school staff member Nicole Fraser. n.gov.au Malatesta Sawmill provided the sawdust to spread around the seedlings to help ward off snails.

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funding sources to support the activities of the group.” Ms Davies has lived in the country for most of her life, and said she had been to too many funerals for people involved in car accidents. “It is something that not only affects the family but first responders and the entire community and anything that we can do to provide support is a worthwhile investment.” Ms Davies would like to see the group expand beyond Collie and the

south west and sees a real potential for them to achieve their aspiration. “I think there would be great interest from other communities to see this model of care and support expanded,” Ms Davies said. The group’s president, Tarryn Sanford, said the committee was grateful for the opportunity to meet with Ms Davies. “The understanding, dedication and support for Heart Hub South West is greatly appreciated,” Mrs Sanford said.

AUSTRALIA’S ECONOMIC PLAN Employment’s up, so we’re taking the next step. There are now 260,000 more people in work than before COVID. And Australia performed better than major advanced economies through the pandemic. That’s why we’re taking the next step.

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Grateful for community Fantastic forum support at pool meeting IT WAS great to see the community come out on Thursday night, March 17, in support of a heated indoor pool for the whole community. Please keep the momentum going. Our group is small but we all do have a voice. We need sporting clubs, teachers, health professionals, our ageing community and residents to speak out. Come along to shire meetings and lobby our councillors.

Our group will continue to pursue this very important and needed facility for our community. This has been ongoing since 1993. It is now time to voice your opinions as our town is also going through a transition to tourism. This would also be another great asset to our already beautiful town. - Collie Heated Indoor Pool Supporters Group – 3 Bedlington Street, Allanson

Collecting literature off of Coalfields Highway WHY did we buy the weekend paper when all we had to do was stop and collect literature which was spread from Collie to the bottom of the hill? Much better reading and informative on all types of council doings of a Wheatbelt shire council. Someone needs to compensate

our shire for the mess. Thanks to the Rotary Club of Collie for all their effort. Thanks also to Rebecca and Corey for cleaning up the Eddie Woods Park and truck bay. - Gaye and Geoff Wilks 17 Regent Street Collie

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THE Collie Industry Forum held last Friday was a fantastic showcase of the future possibilities for Collie. There is a lot of hard work happening to plan for a future beyond coal. I am incredibly grateful for the commitment from the State Government, Regional Development Minister Alannah MacTiernan, Local Government, Just Transition working group, unions, industry and the community. The forum enabled the community to see the outcomes of the McGowan government's $100 million investment in the Collie Futures Industry Development Fund. It was held to provide an update on Collie’s economic diversification projects that have been developed through the Collie Futures Industry Development Fund. Attendees heard from representatives from Magnium Australia, Quantum Filtration, Sunshot Energy, International Graphite, Cannaponics, WesTrac Technology Training Centre and the South West Development Commission on the progress of these projects. The Minister and I, together with local media, visited the sites of projects already underway to check in with the teams including Quantum Filtration, Cannaponics and the South West Collie Civil and Mining Academy. Minister MacTiernan also announced the funding of a feasibility study into the Collie Battery and Hydrogen Industrial Hub Project. The study by Sunshot Energy – chaired by eminent energy expert Ross Garnaut – is assessing the case for establishing a hydrogen electrolyser, powered by renewable energy, which could also produce green ammonia and urea for agricultural and industrial uses. Should the economic case be successful, the project is estimated to create $730 million of new investment in green industries and decarbonisation initiatives, including 500 construction and 400 ongoing jobs for the region. Last week was also incredibly busy distributing free Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) across the electorate. It was great to be able to help so many people. I am currently out of stock in my office but if you would like to keep up to date with the RATs project or any other news, please feel free to contact my office or follow my Facebook page if you are on Facebook.

I AM in two minds about April Fool’s Day – should the apostrophe be before the s or after it? No, that’s not it. As is the fashion nowadays, I have been wondering whether it had been consigned to history or if it was still a thing. Then I found to my delight that social media has given creative people a whole new medium to have fun on what should be one of the best days in the year. If we don’t have the time or inclination to laugh, what are our lives worth? When I was a child, we looked forward with both anticipation and trepidation to the day; anticipation that we may pull off a prank on someone, and trepidation that we might be the one being fooled. If you had brothers, as I did, you went on high alert to avoid pranks based on stink bombs of various varieties or having your shoes filled with obnoxious substances. Mums tended to be unamused by the latter. The best pranks were those aimed at teachers – the usual stuff of hiding the dusters, writing impossible equations on the blackboard, wearing our clothes backwards. The jokes were corny, time-worn and hackneyed, with the perpetrator laughing more than the “victim”, although some teachers were really good sports and pretended to be fooled by their students. There were protocols about April Fool’s jokes – after lunch time all jokes were off, and normal business was resumed. Probably this was so that the business of education could be resumed, but thinking back, the day was an incentive for creative minds to be put to work. Such minds pulled off some sophisticated and widespread pranks, such as the famous BBC item on spaghetti-harvesting in Italy. This owed a lot to the integrity of BBC news, which was widely known for its authenticity, so a straight-faced reporter speaking to camera about the Italian farmers seen behind them, gathering in the strands of spaghetti from trees was believed by many. It involved having access to film equipment which at the time was not available to the wider public. When I organised a Kaleidoscope Festival in 2002, I put out a “news release” on April 1 about a Loch Ness monster being found in Wellington Weir, and an elusive creature which had been dubbed “the Wellington Weir Wolf” which had been glimpsed at night In the forest, making haunting sounds. I was taken aback to get a phone call from a young ABC radio journalist wanting details of these incidents. I asked if she had noticed the date of the release – yes, well? She genuinely hadn’t twigged and I had to explain to her. With people now having access to computers and the internet, and with the development of science and technology to a point that is mindboggling, the line between what is fact and what is someone’s brilliant joke is becoming finer all the time. I was delighted this year by two efforts. The first was the well-produced “disappearance of a tourist-attracting huge rock” from an Albany beach, involving photo-shopped footage, comment from tourism operators and even the Mayor. It was a ripper! Kudos for getting a civic identity to participate. The second was closer to home, the announcement of the world’s first mountain-bike chair lift which would carry people to the towering heights of the peak of Mt Lennard. Also very well executed. My thanks to the makers of both, as it gave me a great start to the day. If you missed them, check them out, although I have possibly let the cat out of the bag for some who were fooled. I am happy to report April Fool’s Day is still a thing.

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Big Bus People downtown on Saturday may have noticed a big bus – it was hard to miss. It took quite a bit of skilled driving and manoeuvring to get it into the parking space in front of the goods shed, where it stayed for the six hours of the clinic. When it was time to leave, the car park was all but empty – just the bus, and one smallish car. Which just happened to be parked in the last bay next to the kerb, between the bus and the straight line needed for the exit. Whose car? Seems the driver had wandered off. The bus driver did not wish to be driving in the dark, so the decision was made, they had to go. With a doctor on the ground guiding, the big bus began to move. First, it was backed up as far as possible, then it began the critical move forward, towards the smallish car. With agonising precision, it mounted the kerbing, clearing the car by just centimetres.

Wooden spoon Traditionally, losers are given the wooden spoon. There is a local chap who worked in the timber industry who feels his timber heritage has received the wooden spoon when it comes to the position of murals in the town. He had been lamenting the lack of a timber mural, so when he heard of Shakey’s latest contribution, he went looking. And looking. To actually see the mural, he had to duck behind private property, and climb through backyards to get a glimpse of the masterpiece. As you may have gathered, he thinks the timber industry has been treated, to paraphrase him, “like manure”.

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People, places and contributions to Collie life

Sharon’s rock ‘n’ roll dancing fills her days People: AMY DOROZENKO SHARON Del Fante is Collie born and bred. She has never felt the desire to leave. “Collie is a good town,” Sharon said. “I’ve travelled on holidays to New Zealand, Canada, North America, Alaska, Europe and Bali nine or ten times.” Her favourite places have been Switzerland and Canada thanks to the “beautiful scenery and the lovely people,” said Sharon. Known in Collie for her career in banking, spanning almost 50 years, Sharon sees her love of rock and roll dancing as the impetus to her work/life balance. “My marriage ended and I needed something to do,” Sharon said. “There were ballroom classes here, which I willed myself to go to, and it just escalated.” At the classes, Sharon met some like-minded people who wanted to give rock and roll dancing a shot. The group then headed to Bunbury weekly for the class as well as some line dancing. Sharon’s love of rock and roll dancing soon developed into a Treasurer position at the Rock and Roll Club for three years before being approached by Sue Moloney to be on the committee of the then Collie Country Music Club. Currently, Sharon is the secretary of the South West Country Music Club and life is very busy between all of her engagements. Sharon has been teaching dance in Collie for over eight years. “We don’t do the army bits, that’s more for medals, we just do the dance as if you were in a pub or something,” Sharon said. “It’s a bit showpony if you are going to be doing all the arm

UNWINDING: Sharon Del Fante spends her day off in the garden. movements when you are out with normal people and it is not for winning medals, it is for having fun.” She teaches dancing in her shed, which has been fitted out with coloured lights and a dance floor. This, once a week teaching session, inspired Sharon and her partner, Martin, to go to Fairview Primary School and teach the students the steps needed for a range of dances before holding a social dance at the end of the week. Sharon and Martin also teach dancing to children with special needs at Anglicare. Martin teaches every week, with Sharon helping out every fortnight when she is not working at Collie Community Bank. “We put a little social dance on for them and they loved it,” said Sharon.

“Anyone would think it was the school ball, with it being smart casual, but they all had fun so that was good.” Sharon finds working with children with special needs really rewarding because, as she says, “what you see is what you get.” “The smiles on their faces, they remember everything, they all get up, they all give their best, they all get on well together as a team and partner dancing. They amaze me.” Sharon and Martin have also taught four couples for their wedding dances, as well as the Riff Raff group at the PCYC on Monday nights, learning new vogue, line dancing and ballroom. Dancing is big in Sharon’s family. Her parents and uncle helped to instill the love of dance in her, with her uncle advising

her to “use it or lose it” and to not ever give it up. Every weekend, there is a dance event somewhere in the state, which Sharon and Martin will happily drive to. “We have been all over the place - Albany, Denmark, Esperance,” Sharon said. “There was one advertised in Esperance so we thought we would go and check it out. It was good.” The next dance Sharon and Martin will attend is this weekend at the Bunbury Country Music Club with about 100 other dancers in the region. “We will have a sausage sizzle, with people travelling from all over the south west to be there,” Sharon said. For Sharon, dance will give her something to do when she is retired from banking and it helps fill her days.

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ROCK AND ROLLING: Sharon Del Fante in a spin turn led by Brad Trelevan.

LINDY HOP: Sharon Del Fante and Tracy Doyle dancing with Martin Piggott.

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A caring and understanding teacher OBITUARY

FREDERICK Suckling, who died on March 28, is remembered by many people in Collie who attended Collie North, Collie, Amaroo or Fairview Primary schools. To some, he was a very strict disciplinarian of the old school, but others refer to him as very fair, and a good teacher. To former pupil John Borlini, he was a very caring and understanding teacher, and down to earth. “I swapped from the convent and I think it was in grade 6 that Mr Suckling was my teacher,” John recalled. “He became headmaster and would always be trying to get me to wear shoes to

school and no way was that going to happen . “But he turned up one day and took me aside and explained I had to get used to shoes because I needed to wear them at high school, and he gave me a pair which I ended up wearing out . “He had to be a saint putting up with me and few other ‘well behaved’ kids just like me.” Fred Suckling began his teaching career at Northampton as a monitor in 1947. He arrived in Collie in 1954, to teach at Collie North, which transitioned into Amaroo, where he taught from 1956 to 1964. He spent a year at Wilson Park in 1966, and transferred

to Fairview in 1967-68. Fred went to Frankland River before being appointed as principal at Bunbury from 1975 to 1979. In 1980 he returned to Fairview as principal. At one stage, the family lived at Cardiff, and Fred would share the school bus with some of his students. The family also lived in Doyle Street, while he was at Amaroo, and Simpson Street when he was at Fairview. Ferd was pre-deceased by his wife of 66 years, Ursula. They had four children Stephen, Bevan, Ian and Robyn - grandchildren, great grandchildren and greatgreat grandchildren. His funeral will be held in Rockingham tomorrow.

FAMILY: Fred Suckling with grand daughter grandchildren Liam and Lachlan, and son Steve.

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PCYC helping families hit by COVID-19

STAFF from Collie PCYC and youth police officer Sgt Lyn Lee have been assisting families impacted by COVID-19. At-risk families who are registered with the safeSPACE program have been hand delivered hampers for the past fortnight. These hampers include food and activities for children.

The purpose of the hampers is to keep

children and young people mentally and physically active and engaged during isolation. PCYC manager Linda Gallagher said the deliveries would help keep people at home.

“The packs will keep them occupied over the weekend and will get rid of the need to search for food,” Ms Gallagher said.

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Weekend pistol club break-in COLLIE Pistol Club, located on Barnes Road, was broken into some time between April 2 and 4. Snr Sgt Mark Smith said property stolen included a battery charger. “No suspects have been identified yet with the investiga-

tion still ongoing by our forensic team,” Snr Sgt Smith said. Police are looking for anyone with information about the burglary. Police can be contacted on 9734 6333 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

THE investigation into the fire which destroyed the home at 83 Deakin Street has been completed. Snr Sgt Mark Smith said DFES and police investigators had deemed the fire to be “non suspicious’’.

“The fire was likely to have been caused by an electrical fault,” Snr Sgt Smith said. “It is likely to have begun in the kitchen which had had some prior issues.” The total cost of the fire is estimated at $250,000.

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ABLAZE: Fire fighters battling the Deakin street house fire which has now been deemed non suspicious.

“They have been really grateful with the helping hand given.”

Families have received two main meals which young people may struggle to make on their own. Meals have included spaghetti bolognaise, spaghetti and meatballs, chicken and rice, and tuna bake. Breakfast, fresh fruit and snacks have also been included.

Activities in the hampers include art, modelling clay, sensory items, board games, card games, and skipping ropes. “The games will help entertain the children and will hopefully help the families create a stronger bond,” Ms Gallagher said. Tomorrow’s hampers will also include Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) donated by Collie-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns.

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Peace disturbed by an ill man

MUSEUM MORSELS Contributor: EDWARD PAXTON IN OCTOBER, 1929, the peace of Collie streets was disturbed by a man we today would say was suffering from some kind of mental illness. This is the account of what happened. Several complaints from residents were received by Collie Police. The reports stated a crippled man was tampering with the latches of gates and thus

disturbing the residents of the various homes he visited. Const. Fiebig responded to the calls from worried residents and proceeded to Venn Street. Upon arrival, Const. Fiebig found a man, who was later identified as George Henry Steele, acting strangely on a vacant allotment in that locality. The constable made some inquiries and learned Steele had been behaving in a maniacal manner. According to witnesses, Steele had shouted aloud that he was “desirous of shooting all members of parliament.” He then adopted the stance and imitation of a marksman, slowly picking off imaginary figures. Seeing the policeman, Steele attempted to pick up a stone and was arrested. The journey to the police station was eventful, with Steele claiming “he would tear his own clothes off” and making “several attempts to bite both witness and himself,” according to testimony when Steele was brought to the town court to face a charge of “disorderly conduct by creating a disturbance.” to which he pleaded guilty. Sgt Smith stated that the previous week, a report was made from a Harvey Street resident

COURT: The Collie Courthouse, circa 1920's, where Geoge Henry Steele was brought to face a charge of "disorderly conduct by creating a disturbance."

that a man had used the back door to enter his home while only his wife was present. Seeing the house was occupied he said he would call again and made a hasty retreat. The lower part of his face was masked, but police believed this was Steele, who had his face partially masked on arrival to Collie.

At this point, the defendant interrupted to say he was wearing a bandage because he had cut his eye before coming to Collie. He denied being anywhere near that house. Sgt Smith denounced this claim by saying he had seen Steele two days prior and “he had no bandage on then nor did he have any wound or scar that would show a bandage was required.” Smith asked why Steele wore the mask if not for the injury, and Steele replied that he could please himself in that respect. Because of the mask, the lady from the house could not properly identify him. Steele could not be tried for breaking and entering. Smith recalled he had met the man years ago while stationed in York. The accused started drinking, swearing, blaspheming, and behaving like a lunatic. The sergeant believed “he is more to be pitied than laughed at, for in addition to being partially paralysed I'm satisfied he's not right in the head.” However, all the women in the vicinity of the Church of England were scared, and there was talk of a lunatic among them. When questioned by the bench, Steele broke down, or at least seemed to. Through sobs he muttered that he would go to the Salvation Army Home, in Bassendean, where he could support himself on £1 a week pension. He claimed to have come to Collie for a few days’

change But the bench was not going to fall for this sob story, especially after his previous behaviour. Steele was told he would be sent away in the hope he’d never return. Nothing could be proved, but before he was sent, he was sentenced to 14 days imprisonment in Bunbury gaol. Perhaps Steele's mental welfare had been deteriorating for an extended period of time. An article in the Daily News from 1911 tells of the prosecution of a man with the same name as our crippled, old man in Collie in 1929. At that time, George Henry Steele was charged with “repeated cruelty” for bringing women back to his marital home of 10 years, and in one instance, an unmarried woman began living with them. Steele then asked his wife to declare him a single man. This was the final straw for Mrs Steele, who left her husband, who she must have seen as “not right in the head”. The last mention of Steele in the press is of him being sent away from Bunbury. While Collie streets were then free of his disruptive presence, as the 1930s arrived, Collie would see many destitute people wandering the streets as the Great Depression hit home, causing devastating socio-economic effects. In the face of their presence, George Henry Steele and his eccentricities were all but forgotten.

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as $400 more than they were expecting them to be. This comes as a timely reminder to all bill payers to ensure they are only paying for the services they use.

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Contributor: KYM SAUNDERS From the Collie Mail, April 11, 2002 Major blazes strike Vehicles were lost and at least two homes were lucky to escape major damage when three bushfires erupted on the outskirts of Collie in early April, 2002. It was believed at the time that the fires were deliberately lit. Councillors voice coal concern Concerns about whether coal would get a “fair go” under the State Government’s Power Procurement Process (PPP) were raised by Collie Shire councillors that week. Concert curbs after complaint A Collie Shire Council committee did recommend that the highly-popular annual “Woodstock in Cardiff” concert be curtailed or finish by midnight. The recommendation followed a complaint from a Cardiff resident. Derelict bridge hampers fire fighters, says chief The then-derelict Black Diamond Bridge did cause delays to Allanson fire crews, said Allanson fire chief Colin Saunders. Mr Saunders had said that if the bridge had been usuable, it would cut a significant amount of time from his crews’ trips to fires. Work starts on void project Consultants for the Western Five Mine development project and key local stakeholders did meet to discuss the project. Land tenure, land and water management, site characteristics and uses for the site were discussed. Sport First-up win for Collie Power Collie Power Soccer Club played its first game of the 2002 season and won both League and Reserves, and lost Third division against Busselton.

CHURCH NOTICES 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. Revd. Lynda Myres is on long service leave until August. Bible study: Noyes Hall, 4pm on Wednesday Op shop: Open Tuesday to Thursday 9am - 3pm Warden and op shop manager: Gwen Molnar. Phone 9734 4020 or mobile 0429 375 598. 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 Street. Minister: Dave Carr, 9734 1361; 0416 784 146. Elder: Evan Mandry 9734 1354. 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. Please direct enquiries or outages to Dave Carr. COALFIELDS BAPTIST CHURCH: An old fashioned, independent Baptist Church. You are warmly invited to join us for our worship service, Sunday, 2pm, CWA Hall Throssell Street. Enquiries Pastor Chris Manessis 9797 0056, 0439 970 059. pastorcbcaustralind.com 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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ST BRIGID’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Cnr Prinsep and Medic Streets. Parish Priest: Fr. Gerald Tan Secretary: Marie Hicks. 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. Baptims & Weddings by request. Reconciliation cancelled, at present, due to social distancing. Vinnie’s shop: 9734 5664. Shopping hours: 9am to 1pm, Monday to Friday. EASTER TIMETABLE: Palm Sunday, 10th April, Mass 10.00am (for Plam Sunday Mass: Saturday, 9th, 6.00pm) Holy Thursday: 14th April, Mass of the Lord’s Supper 6.00pm Good Friday: 15th April, 10.30, Stations of the Cross. 3.00pm, Passion of the Lord. Easter Vigil: Saturday, 16th April, Easter Vigil Mass, 6.00pm. Easter Sunday: 17th April, St. Mary’s, Darkan. Mass 8.00am. St Brigid’s, Collie, 10.00am 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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Bang for your buck and a new price to match WE ALL love a home with the majority of the work done. Well, this is the case with this little ripper on Swanstone Street. You would be mad if you did not look. The property is very much ready to go; all you need to do is move your furniture in and take full advantage of everything it has to offer. Whether it is the powered workshop, fully functioning granny flat or the location that grabs your attention, this property is guaranteed to appeal to a wide range of buyers. It is situated just a stone’s throw away from the Collie central business district, a short drive to Bunbury and a couple of hours to Perth. The decision to make the change has never been easier. This beautiful home will be sure to attract interest. Do not wait for a home open, contact Mitch or Tocoda today. WHY BUY ME ►Kitchen with breakfast bar, dishwasher and ample cupboard and bench space; ►Living area featuring ceiling fan, cosy log fire and reverse-cycle air conditioning; ►Master bedroom with new carpet underfoot, large window and built-in robe; ►Queen-sized minor bedroom with carpet underfoot and curtains; ►Double-sized minor bedroom with vertical blinds, air conditioning and ceiling fan; ►Single-sized minor bedroom with carpet underfoot and vertical blinds; ►New bathroom featuring walk-in shower, vanity with modern fixtures and toilet; ►Jarrah boards and LED downlights throughout; ►New window treatments; ►Evaporative air conditioning; ►Three-phase powered workshop; ►Garden shed; ►Wood shed; ►Multiple security screens; ►Paved patio entertaining area; and ►Solar hot water system. Granny flat ►Evaporative air conditioning; ►Box air conditioning; ►Gas heater; ►Wood-look vinyl flooring underfoot; ►Two bedrooms with built-in robes; ►Double-sized master bedroom with evaporative air conditioning, ceiling fan and built-in robe; ►Second minor bedroom with built-in robe; ►Kitchen with brand new electric stove; ►Bathroom featuring shower, vanity and toilet; ►Separate entrance; ►Carport; and ►Outdoor entertaining area. Land rates: $1859.46 Water rates: $1463.17 per annum (approx) Land size: 1015 square metres Zoning: R15 Build year: 1952

HOME FACT FILE Location: 45 Swanstone Street, Collie Price: $335,000 Bedroom: 6 Bathrooms: 2 Cars: 2 Contact: Mitch 0408 910 337 or Tocoda 0447 340 344

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THIS three bedroom one bathroom fibro and zincalume home is conveniently located in Strickland Street, East Bunbury. This block is just under 850 square metres and with the home positioned at the front,there is heaps of space at the rear for further development, subject to correct approvals. This property is zoned ‘Mixed Use Commercial’ with a residential coding of R20-60. This certainly would allow the lot to be subdivided or strata titled. Evidence of options available could be anything from a home occupation or business, medical centre, consulting rooms and ancillary dwelling, to name a few. Currently the home is tenanted until February 2023. The home is carpeted throughout

with a renovated kitchen/dining with double sliding doors to the lounge room, with air conditioning. The main bedroom has built-in robes with its own air conditioning. A sleepout provides for a great north facing sunroom, office, craft room and extra sleeping space. Good side access, with a fully fenced back area, completes the package. City of Bunbury rates are $1,793.75 and the property is connected to deep sewerage. The next door property, at 62 Strickland Street, is also available to purchase, and is currently tenanted until March 2022. Both properties have the same zoning and may be of interest to prospective buyers with a total land holding of 1692 square metres.

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WHICH of the three Rs resonates with you reside, renovate or rent? Whether you are looking for a first home, a renovation project or an investment, this great family home in a central location is worth considering. It is located just a stone’s throw away from the central business district, retail, specialty stores, cafes, restaurants and medical facilities, with the local high school and primary schools also within close proximity. For a private viewing, please contact Charles Pinto. PROPERTY FEATURES ►Fibro and Colorbond home on 1012 metres squared block; ►Three large bedrooms; ►Carpet throughout; ►Huge open plan kitchen, family/dining; ►Kitchen has a dishwasher, electric stove and ample cupboard space; ►Log fire and reverse cycle air conditioning; ►Bathroom with bath, overhead shower, vanity; ►Large laundry with separate toilet; ►Four bay carport, extra high to accommodate caravans or large vehicles; ►Ample parking for guests; ►Huge powered lockup garage/workshop with steel frame; ►Excellent outdoor barbecue area; ►Rear lane access.

HOME FACT FILE Location: 145 Throssell Street, Collie Price: $219,000 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Cars: 2 Contact: Charles Pinto 9780 0524 or 0419 389 455

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DEATHS BISSAKER (Elsie Maud): 30.3.1931. Dearly loved wife of Jim (dec). Cherished Mum and mum-in-law to Kevin and Sandra, Irene and Peter (dec), Margaret and Roman, Reg, Maureen, James (dec), Jan, Rasim, Ian and Donna. Nana to 19, greatgrandma to 33 and great-great-grandma to four. You will be sadly missed by us all. Looking forward to the resurrection. JONES (Terry Meville): Dearly loved husband of Lesley, loving father of Dean and Simon, Tracey and Mike (dec.), Grant and Cherie. Wonderful Pop of Liam, Zoe and Jasmine. 60 years of love, laughter, sadness, family and travels. His busy hands at rest. Good night, darl. Liz. JONES (Terry Meville): My lovely dad, my fixer, my guide. Wonderful memories of adventures, fun, advice and love. I’ve lost my other main man. Miss you always. Tracey. JONES (Terry Melville): Saying goodbye is so hard but we will always remember the funny stories told over a cold beer and a warm port, the fishing trips and all the good times and adventures we’ve had together over the years. Rest in Peace Dad. Grant, Cherie and Jasmine. XX JONES (Terry Meville): Our funny, generous grandfather. We love you, Pop.

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JONES (Terry): A legend is lost. Much loved brother of Micheal, brother-in-law of Betty, and wonderful uncle of Michelle, Terri, Neil and families. A life well lived.

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JONES (Terry Melville): Dear brother of Ben, Maris, Rhonda, Les, Micheal, and Betty. Memories of Terry are ours to keep.

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JONES (Terry Melville): Sympathy to Lesley, Dean, Simon, Tracey, Grant, Cherie and families. Much loved brother of Rhonda. Uncle of Dianne, Scott, Rose and families. A link in our chain has broken.

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JONES (Terry Melville): Deepest sympathies to Auntie Lesley, Dean, Tracey, and Grant. Always remembered for his kindness and cheeky grin. A very special uncle. Precious memories, your loving niece Dianne.

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JONES (Terry): Great memories of “My uncle Terry.” “Have you tried this one yet?” Will be sadly missed. Deepest sympathy to Aunty Lesley, Dean, Simon, Tracey, Mike (dec.), Liam, Zoe, Grant, Cherie, Jasmine. Love Scott, Rosanna, Aimee, Clayton, Natalie, Brock. JONES (Terry): Deepest sympathy to Lesley, Dean, Grant, Tracey and families on the sad passing of Terry. Fondly remembered and will be sorely missed by all. Judy and Joe Italiano. JONES (Terry Melville): Heartfelt sympathy to dear Lesley and family. RIP Terry. Love from Trish and Geoff. JONES (Terry): All my love and deepest sympathy to Lesley, Dean, Tracey, Grant and families on the loss of Terry. Will miss seeing Terry and having a chat whenever I visited Lesley. Sleep peacefully, Terry. Love from Beryl and Rob (dec.) JONES (Terry): To Lesley, Dean, Tracey, Grant and families. Thinking of you all at this sad time. Love from Bev, Fred and family.

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FUNERALS JONES (Terry Meville): A family service for Terry will be held at the SECWA Hall, Lefroy Street, Collie on Monday, April 11, 2022 at 11am. A celebration for Terry’s life for all afterwards from 12pm.

PUBLIC NOTICES

SHIRE OF COLLIE ANNUAL MEETING OF ELECTORS In accordance with Section 5.27 of the Local Government Act 1995 and the Local Government (Administration) Regulations, electors are invited to attend the Annual Meeting of Electors for the 2020/21 financial year. The meeting will be held at 6.30pm on Tuesday, 12 April 2022, in the Shire of Collie Council Chambers, 87 Throssell Street, Collie. The Order of Business will be as follows: (a) Welcome, introduction and apologies; (b) Acceptance of the Annual Report for the 2020/21 Financial Year; and (c) General Business. For further information, please contact the Shire on 9734 9000 or by email at colshire@collie.wa.gov.au. Stuart Devenish Chief Executive Officer

GARAGE SALES SATURDAY: Massive garage sale, household and shed items, lots and lots more. Saturday 9th, 65 Mungalup Rd, collie. 9am. No early birds!

IN MEMORIAM CHIERA (Marilyn): (16/05/52 – 05/04/19) Memories are a gift to treasure, ours of you will last forever. The pain of losing you will always stay. Loved and remembered every day. Rocco, Mike and Shaz, Rach, Ryan, Imogen, Emily and Ava, Tess, John and Paul, Nat, Jamie, Alexis, Bodhi and Jasper xx

MONDAY; Greg Pye runs pie day 8-10am In the Backseat with Fred 1-4pm TUESDAY: Tony plays the jukebox 9-12noon David brings back the passion 3-4pm WEDNES WEDNESDAY: Nola as you like it 9-1pm Billboard Top 100 1pm-2pm Pilchard Zilk with Muja Blues 7-9pm THURSDAY: Nola 9-1pm Music from the Shows 1-3pm Paul’s Stacks of Tracks 4-6pm Mark Sanders with Thirsty Thursday 7-9pm Collie Mail from 50 years ago 10am FRIDAY: Mark Paget with Music from the Back Room 9-12noon Rix Mix 8-11pm SATURDAY: Tony plays country 9am to 12noon SUNDAY: David 10-11am Marty’s Mayhem 7-11pm

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Holiday time School is out tomorrow and resumes the Tuesday after Anzac Day, April 26, so be aware that children could be out and about on the streets on bikes and scooters., Colouring in The library has an Easter colouring in competition on the go. It is open for entrants up to 18 years, and can be completed at the library or at home and returned to the library. Prizes include chocolate and Chamber of Commerce vouchers. You can also enter the Bullee Bug competition through this paper, drop your entries in to our office and you could win a $10 voucher from Crank’n’Cycles! Museum The Collie Museum is open every day from 9am to 3pm, and there are several versions of its popular treasure hunt for kids to try. This is a great holiday activity, and it accompanied by a responsible adult ($5 entry) the kids get in free! One of the cheapest holiday activities around. CWA The CWA has released its soup and sandwich calendar for the year, with the first event on Tuesday, April 19. The April beneficiary will be for Eastern States flood relief, and there will be a donation box for those who wish to add

an extra gift. There will be one sitting only, a limit of 35 people, and they ask that there be no early arrivals – they do have preparation to do before the doors open at 11.30am. You need to be double vaccinated and have proof of vaccination with ID. Masks need to be worn indoors if you are not eating or drinking. They ask that you respect yourself and others in this regard. Art Gallery The new exhibition at the Art Gallery, Tithuyil, Moving with the Rhythm of the Stars, features work by Brian Robinson, who won the first Collie Art Prize. The exhibition features prints in black and white, with depictions of elements of space and space journeys. This exhibition will run through the school holidays until former Collie artist Elisha McGuckin takes over o April 23. The art gallery is open from Thursday to Monday each week, from 10am to 4pm. Riff raff dancing Riff raff dancing is on at the PCYC on Monday nights at 7.30pm. If you are interested in learning to do ballroom dancing this is the perfect opportunity, just come at 7pm and they will help you brush up your moves. Ring Wendy on 427 343 828 for more information. Visitors Centre The Visitors Centre has a wide range

of local souvenirs and crafts, with woodwork a feature. If you haven’t been in there recently, pop in and have a browse. Bingo Collie Eagles bingo is held each Thursday at the clubrooms. Doors open 6.30pm, eyes down at 7.30pm. All welcome, but masks must be worn when entering the clubrooms. Board games The Collie Public Library holds a board game night on the third Friday of each month at 6.30pm. The library supplies a selection of games each month, but you are welcome to bring in your favourite and share with other gamers. BYO snacks and drinks, and BYO sense of fun and humour. Jo’s Bargain Bazaar Located at the Showground Pavilion, Jo’s Bargain Bazaar is open Mondays and Thursdays from 9am to 12 noon. On offer is a huge range of second hand items, and almost everything is “make an offer”. All proceeds go towards the 2022 Collie show. Donations are welcome and can be dropped off during the opening hours. John’s book exchange operates during the Monday opening hours, so you can browse the wide variety he has, or bring in your books to exchange for a new selection. Masks must be worn.

Police rangers Police rangers nights have returned at the PCYC, Mondays, 4.30pm to 6.30pm for 11 years old and up. This is a cost free activity, and enquiries are welcome. Signing centre If you have documents which need witnessing, Collie Justices of the Peace offer a 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 at Noyes Hall is open from Tuesday to Friday each week from 9am to 3pm. Vinnies operate out of the former Bargain Barn building, enter by the side lane, open Mondays to Fridays, 9am to 1pm. Parkrun Collie River Trail parkrun is held every Saturday at 8am at Soldiers’ Park. You can run, walk, stroll, bring your kids, your dog on a leash, or push a pram. This is for fun and exercise, not a competition. Send it in If you would like to have details of your events or organization in this column, send copy to nola.crvbulletin@gmail.com by 5pm on Fridays, or pop a note in my letter box at 87 Jones Street.

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Timms' time in Bulletin event GOLF IT WAS Jake Timms’ time at Collie Golf Club last Saturday. The promising youngster has been threatening for some time and delivered in the 18-hole stableford for the Collie River Valley Bulletin trophies. Timms posted 40 points, and despite some good finishes by players in later finishing groups, he emerged one ahead of Ross Davidson, who had 39, which was enough for him to claim the runner-up trophy. Grouped on 38 were Joe Italiano, Trevor Graham and the fast-finishing Regan Old, who scorched his way around his second nine (on the front) for 37 off-the-stick and 23 points. Danny Cheng made light work of his low handicap to post 37,

while all on 36 were Luke Serra, Blair Malatesta and Gary Old. Ken Tate and Alan Kent had 35, while 34 was enough for Colin Giblett and Paul Godwin to figure in the allocation of vouchers. Peta Ellery took the ladies’ trophy with 33 points, just shading Michelle Tate on 32, with Patti Law and Margaret Whipp next on 31. Blair Malatesta (Nos 7 and 14) and Michelle Tate (6 and 12) claimed two novelties, while one each was won by Max Thomas (1), Connor Mumme (4), Gary Old (9), Pink Lake, Esperance visitor Cliff Spencer (18) and Ross Davidson (18). There were 61 players in the field, which included seven from the Pink Lakes club.

JOHN Williamson held his good recent form when winning last week’s Tuesday leisure day event. Willow scored 38 points to be two better than Jeff Crowe, Danny Cheng and Jim Moyses, on 36, which was also returned by the day’s best vet, Max Thomas. Michelle Tate, Peter Coombs and John Brown had 34 in the field of 33. John Brown (No. 4), Paul Goodwin (9), Trevor McCormick (14) and Neil Motion (18) won the novelties. GREG White showed last Thursday’s nine-hole scroungers field a clean pair of heels when finishing on 21 points. White was two better than Ray Cooper, Eric Annandale, Frank Battista and Phil War-

Sign ups open for the 2022 season NETBALL REGISTRATIONS for the 2022 netball season are now open. Collie Netball Association coach Teagan Roney said the registrations are for anyone from year four students to 21 year olds and under. “The decision to extend the

age is to allow existing players the chance to continue to play in the Collie Netball Association and for new players the chance to join,” Roney said. Online registrations are now done through PlayHQ via https://www.playhq.com/netball-australia/register/714490 Kidsport vouchers are avail-

able and can be used at the point of checkout. For more information, contact Teagan via collienetball@ gmail.com or on 0439 936 157. Pre-primary to year 3 will again be run by Roche Park this season. If interested, speak to the staff at the front desk.

burton, on 19, and three better than Ed Riley, Ian Shannon, Terry Ellery and David Broadbent, on 18. White shared the day’s best gross score - 39 off-the-stick with Danny Cheng, while novelties were won by Ed Riley (No. 1), George Newlands (4), Ian Shannon (6) and Ken Woods (9). THE ladies’ winter eclectic competition has been decided, with top spot in the gross going to Angela Ireland. Runner-up was Dot Lawrence. Consistency paid off for Lee Massara, who won the nett from Kerry Dye. Ireland was also successful in the five-point competition, finishing with 32. Second, on 31, was Massara and third, on 28, was Bev Moyses.

LAST week’s ladies’nine-hole four-ball-best-ball stableford was won by Vicki Graham and Blanche Faries on 21 points. Two back, on 19, were Rhonda McGill and Dorothy Sullivan, while in the minor placings were Donna Smith-Kerry Dye 18, Peta Ellery-Lynne Simmonds and Dot Lawrence-Sue Earnshaw 16. Nearest the pin novelties were won by Dorothy Sullivan (No. 4), Vicki Graham (6) and Bev Moyses (12). THIS week’s events Today (Thursday), nine-hole scroungers; Saturday, 18-hole, all in, stableford for the Freo Cranes trophies; Tuesday, 18hole leisure day stableford; ladies 18-hole stableford for the Dot Lawrence trophy.

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BBBBBBBB SSSSS Eagles’ slow start proves costly FOOTBALL ROD SALMERI THE Collie Eagles league team was left lamenting a costly first quarter when opposed to Harvey Bulls at Harvey last Saturday. The Bulls burst through the gates and scored six goals before the Eagles could wrestle back some ascendancy and get the game back on their terms. Fortunately, for the Eagles they finished the quarter with two goals to Jack Davidson, who capitalised on the precise kicking skills of Jayce Fontana against the flow of play to provide the Eagles with a spark. The Collie forwards grappled with limited opportunities in the opening quarter, and this forced the whole squad into damage control as they were forced to play catch-up from this point on as the Bulls were confidently charging toward four points. The Harvey Recreation Ground resembled a scorching summer's day as spectators grappled for shade and water as the searing temperatures and humidity created difficult playing conditions. Collie was forced to knuckle down in the second quarter to avoid a total score line catastrophe. The experienced Adam Bignell led from the trenches with his outstanding work ethic and hard running. Sam Russel, Declan Hoy-Maroney, and Shaquille McKenzie began to get their hands on the football, gaining more posses-

sions and allowing the Eagles to hit the scoreboard with multiple goals. The experienced Eagles players stood tall and inspired their younger teammates as they began to win centre clearances and force the Harvey Bulls into a more defensive mindset. Collie’s defenders had their hands full with Tyson Powel who finished the game with five excellent goals and captain Brad Holmes who booted three. The presence of Talon Michael was very influential in a backline under siege, consistently demonstrating to the young Collie defenders exactly how to win a contested battle. To their credit, the Eagles and coach Kade East were prepared to fight; retaining their structure and composure and effectively began to close the gap. At one stage the Eagles got within two goals of Harvey who were beginning to look a little jaded in the extreme conditions. Jayce Fontana and Jack Davidson played fabulous games and continued to be focal targets in the forward line. They were well supported by the McKenzie brothers who are both proving to be fierce competitors who know exactly where the goals are located. The final quarter was a tightly contested affair. Paul Rinder was outstanding with his solo four quarter effort in the ruck, and he was well supported by the tenacity and running capacity of players Kolbee Fleay,

Liam Reuben and Zac Pilatti. The highlight of the game for Collie was the league debut of young colt Robbie Chitty who invigorated the team with two brilliant goals in the second half. The talented youngster displayed outstanding speed and composure in his first game and has a very exciting future in the game. Unfortunately for Collie, the Bulls had the ability to convert goals and create crucial turnovers at key moments that ensured Collie’s momentum was continually stifled just as they were poised to strike. Collie showed tremendous stamina and grit over the last three quarters and worked incredibly hard after the Bulls first quarter onslaught. Next week the Collie Eagles face their rivals from down the hill, South Bunbury at the Collie Recreation Ground. Parents, friends and members of all players are welcome to attend the players’ auction happening in the clubrooms after the game. Meals and refreshments will be available, and community members are urged to invest in a player/s during the auction and reap the rewards from their progress during the season. Final scores : Harvey Bulls 13.9 (87) Collie Eagles 11.4 (70) Best Players: Shaquille McKenzie, Adam Bignell, Jack Davidson, Jayce Fontana, Paul Rinder, Talon Michael

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RESULTS

CRUMB: Tyson Hayes gathers the ball with Josiah Tchooga and Ash Seeber in support during the reserves game.

SPOIL: Luke Abbott, supported by defender Adam Bignell, spoils his Harvey Bulls opponent in the league match.

FIRST GAMER: Colts captain Robert Chitty (No. 1) ran out with the Eagles senior side for his league debut.

FEND OFF (right): Zak Reuben battles a Harvey Bulls player in the colts clash. Jett Pike awaits the outcome.

Colts: Collie Eagles 9.3 (57) lost to Harvey Bulls 11.10 (76). Goals, Collie Eagles: Zak Reuben (4), Odinn Hetherington Kirk (3), Cody Irvine (1),Robert Chitty (1). Better players: Hayden Mears, Robert Chitty, Zak Reuben, Joshua Elliott, Seth Rushton,Kane Hindle. Reserves: Collie Eagles 4.4 (28) lost to Harvey Bulls 15.9 (99). Goals, Collie Eagles: Jye Smith, Ash Seeber, Josiah Tchooga, Misha Gibson. Better players: Misha Gibson, Sam Moyes, Josiah Tchooga, Ash Seeber, Geoff Cain, Liam Hansen. League: Collie Eagles 11.4 (70) lost to Harvey Bulls 13.9 (87). Goals, Collie Eagles: Jack Davidson (3), Jayce Fontana (3), Robert Chitty (2), Javan McKenzie (2), Shaquille McKenzie (1). Better players: Adam Bignell, Sam Russell, Shaquille McKenzie, Paul Rinder, Jack Davidson, Jayce Fontana.

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BBBBBBBB SSSSS Ramshaw chosen for Aussie squad OVER: Players from Saints (green) and Aces (red) meet centre court to celebrate the end of the game and season.

Aces beat Saints in the final From back page. Darci Newton then locked the ball down, as the siren sounded. An awesome display of sportsmanship by both teams. Despite Laura Crowe being the highest scorer, with 18 points, her Royals team was unable to get over Saints in the 19 and under decider. Saints won the clash 45 to 34. Ruby Grace Fraser was the highest scorer for Saints with 16 points. Rebels won the women’s grand final, beating Saints, 49 to 33. Award winners 12U Girls: Lexi Piavanini Season fairest and best; Grand Final MVP; Maddison Laverty runner up. 14U Girls: Heidi Ireland and Piper Harker - Season fairest and best; Marnie Bercene - runner up; Grand Final MVP. 17U Girls: Milla Harker -

Season fairest and best; Freyja Kirk-Hetherington - runner-up; Heidi Ireland - Grand Final MVP. 19U Girls: Ruby Fraser - Season fairest and best; Grand Final MVP; Laura Crowe - runner Up. Women: Milla Harker - Season fairest and best; Grand Final MVP: Portia Old - runner up. 12U Boys: Harris Miller - Season fairest and best; Billy Stewart - runner up. 14U Boys: Noah Stewart - Season fairest and best; Grand Final MVP; Wiley Morton - runner up. 16U Boys: Max Ireland - Season fairest and best; Sheldon Pickett - runner up; Alby Bebbington - Grand Final MVP. 18U Boys: Te’Sean Hart - Season fairest and best; Jackson Broadbent - runner up. Men: Joel Houghton - Season fairest and best; Cameron Davidson - runner up.

HOCKEY BELLE Ramshaw has been selected in the Australian under 21s hockey squad. The squad will be reviewed after the Australian under 21 championships in late July. The 19-year-old has been playing hockey since she was seven, learning her craft in Collie and playing for Rovers. She now plays for UWA and lives in Perth. Ramshaw said hearing her name announced for the squad was a surreal experience. “It makes me more hungry to want it,” Ramshaw said. Potential players from around Australia were invited to the Gold Coast for a weeklong camp combined with training and games. Ramshaw was one of four Western Australians invited to the camp, and one of two selected for the squad. Her grandmother, Jan Ramshaw, was selected to play at the 1980 Moscow Olympics which were subsequently boycotted due to the Russian invasion of Afghanistan. “Growing up, she always encouraged and supported me to

AUSTRALIAN SQUAD: Ex-Collie and UWA defender Belle Ramshaw has been selected for the Australian squad to play in the Under 21 Championships. find a sport I loved to play and I have been inspired by her success,” Ramshaw said. She played for Ric Charlesworth

Classic grand final winners Highlanders last weekend at Perth Hockey Stadium in Perth.

Ladies’ medley pairs finals victory for Valli and Snow BOWLS THE ladies played their medley pairs finals last Thursday at Collie Bowling Club. This event, sponsored by Deanna’s Hair, Iridescent Hair Studio and the Boulevarde Café, produced some very fine bowling, with Penny Valli and Karina Snow emerging victorious from Rose Colgan and Heather Gibbs. The team of Heather Gibbs, Vicki Daniel, Karina Snow and Judy Wunnenberg played at Williams last week and combined well to take out third place.

This week the ladies will play for the Karina Snow sponsored fours, depending on the numbers. The inter-league championships are being played at Eaton - results next week. Nominations are now open for positions for the 2022-23 season. THE men’s fourth division pennant team played in the grand final last week but was outplayed, losing both rinks. Collie nil to Dunsborough four points. There were no promotions and all teams did enough to avoid relegation. THE Bill and Eileen Thomas veteran

championships were played last Thursday, with four divisions contesting the round robin. Section winners were Rob Ferris (one), Jeff Crowe (two), Max Cubic (three) and Brian Butcher (four). The section winners went into the finals where Ferris and Cubic won the right to contest the final. The final was tightly contested for the first 12 ends Ferris got the better of Cubic and went on to win 21 to14. THERE was a good turnout for Sunday scroungers and the six rink winners were Ric Daniel, Neil Roberts, Brian Bass, Ja-

mie Godfrey, Penny Valli and Vicki Daniel. The winners of the semi-finals went into the final and the final winning order was Brian Bass, Neil Roberts and Jamie Godfrey. The highest scorer was Brian Bass and the consolation winner was Tony Kent. The summer scroungers wind-up is this coming Sunday, April 10. Lunch will be provided. Members are reminded to check the notice boards at the club for coming events and activities.

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FOUR teams celebrated grand final wins in girls’ basketball at Roche Park Recreation Centre last week. In 12 and under, Aces overpowered Saints, 31 to 28, in an exciting game that had spectators on the edge of their seats until the very end. Lexi Piavanini was the highest scorer, with 20 points for Aces. Rebels ran away with victory in the 14 and under game, beating Royals, 47 to 22. Jorja Storen, of Rebels, was the game’s high scorer, with 24 points, seven more than any other player. Milla Harker impressed during the 17 and under game, scoring the only three pointer of the game, at the 16 second mark. Aces beat Saints in a nail biting finish, 20 to 19, with Harker finishing on 11 points, the highest of the match.

This game was a defensive tussle, as evidenced by the score. Neither team could take control, with Saints gaining a four point lead at the 17 minute mark of the first half. The teams were headed by experienced coaches Anthea Abbott, for Saints, and Mat Harker, for Aces. Both teams worked tirelessly, with many scoring opportunities, and tight defence from both teams was a feature. Storen, who lined up for her second game of the afternoon, worked hard under the basket and the Saints runners had a little momentum early in the game. Heidi Ireland was given the task of locking down the scoring might of Harker and played a tight defence, being rewarded with the game MVP. The match winner came from a free throw by Harker with less than a minute to go. Continued page 23.

OFFENCE: Aces player Lexi Piavanini dribbles towards the net during the 12 years old and under grand final.