COLLIE RIVER VALLEY
BULLETIN Published by LOCALS for LOCALS Thursday, December 1, 2022
EDITION No. 111
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Lights competition returns THE Christmas Lights Competition is on again for another year with $1000 worth of prizes for Collie’s three best lights displays. Page 5
Gov. should control mines
He’s a legend
Terry Ransome was named the Tidy Towns 2022 Litter Legend at the State event in Perth on Friday. Story page 2.
COLLIE’S coal mines should be taken over by the state government says Sentient Impact Group senior advisor Oliver Yates. Page 3.
Housing gold mine
BUILDING approvals in Collie have increased by $37.1 million in the last five years, according to Regional Development Minister Alannah MacTiernan. Page 5.
Clean and green
Premier announces $200mil to bring green industry to Collie THE state government will provide $200 million to bring new industry to Collie. Premier Mark McGowan made the announcement on Friday, when he was in town to open the new International Graphite Ltd site. The Industrial Transition Fund, which is part of the state government’s Just Transition package, will bring new longterm employment opportunities to Collie.
Mr McGowan said the funding targets green manufacturing, clean energy and energy-intensive industry. “Everyone loves free money,” he said. “We’re telling them, come to Collie and set up.” The new industries will create local jobs, with investment expected to unlock industrial land and support the establishment of new projects.
Projects, which must be valued at a minimum of $4 million, will be matched dollar-for-dollar by the government. It is expected that these projects will also use the skills of the local workforce, either through direct transfer of skills or re-training and development. Mr McGowan said Collie had done a lot for Western Australia. “We want Collie to have a long-term
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future and part of this long-term future is diversification into new industries,” he said. “By using the skills and capabilities of local people, Western Australia’s ingenuity and attracting businesses from around the world to set up here in Collie.” Story continued page 2
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Heritage award to Collie
AAAAAA What's on, When and Where South32 Hello Summer Concert Free concert in Central park this Saturday, from 3pm. Pioneer night at museum Coalfields Museum, Friday, December 2, 5pm to 8pm, free event, light refreshments. Museum open seven days a week, 9am to 3pm. Amaroo Christmas fair Tomorrow (Friday) at the school, 3.30pm-5.30pm, stalls and Santa photos. Country markets Christmas markets Wallsend Ground Saturday, December 3, 8am to 12pm. Parkrun Soldiers’ Park every Saturday 8am. Goods Shed markets Sunday, December 3, 8am to 1pm. Goods Shed, Forrest Street. Horsepower International Day of Disability, Saturday, December 3, Gardiner Road, 9.30am to 11am. Collie Art Gallery Open Thursdays to Mondays, 10am to 4pm, Howard Taylor exhibition. Rhyme time Rhymes and songs with Mrs Potts, Collie library Mondays 9am. Baby business Fridays 9am – 10.30am for parents and babies up to two years, Child and Parent Centre. Bingo Collie Eagles bingo Thursdays at clubrooms. Doors open 6.30pm. Riff Raff dancing PCYC Mondays 7.30pm. Police rangers PCYC on Mondays, 4.30pm to 6.30pm for 11 years old and up. Signing centre Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, from 9.30am to 12 noon, and on Thursdays from 1.30pm to 3pm, at the courthouse. Op shops The Anglican Op Shop, at Noyes Hall, is open from Tuesday to Friday each week, from 9am to 3pm. 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.
COLLIE’S Throssell Street project won the Heritage Council of WA’s Contribution by a Public or Private Organisation at the 2022 WA Heritage Awards last Friday night. The award recognised the shire’s multi-pronged approach to celebrating the town’s heritage, with the restoration of verandahs and shop frontages, as well as adding to the town’s mural trail. The restoration was achieved using photographs of Collie’s early days. Building supervisor Scott Geere accepted the award from his primary school year five teacher, Heritage Minister David Templeman. “I really looked forward to meeting up with Mr Templeman again,” Mr Geere said. The restoration was undertaken with the help of funding from the state government, and was carried out by South West builders, including Collie’s JILA Riley Builders. Shire President Sarah Stanley said winning the award was a recognition of the team effort which was a feature of the restoration work. “We now have a revitalised and fresh entry to the town, worthy of this award,” she said.
Clean and green
Continued from front page. Regional Development Minister Alannah MacTiernan said the state government had worked hard during the past six years. “The Collie Just Transition Plan will make sure we have jobs and opportunities here in Collie for those people who will eventually be moved out of our coalfired power stations and our coal mines,” she said. “We have got creative people prepared to come to Collie because they can see the fundamentals here work,” Mrs MacTiernan said. Companies interested in submitting an Expression of Interest can find more information at www.wa.gov.au/citf.
Festive Xmas feast
CHILD and Parent Centre Collie Valley is hosting a Christmas party on Monday, December 12, from 9am to 12noon. Attendees are asked to bring a plate of food to share and a gift-wrapped book with their child’s name on it. All families are welcome. For more information, call 9734 3364.
STREETS AHEAD: Shire president Sarah Stanley and building supervisor Scott Geere.
Terry is a litter legend COLLIE’S Terry Ransome was named the 2022 Litter Legend at the State Tidy Towns awards in Perth on Friday. In announcing the award at the luncheon at Fraser’s Restaurant, Keep Australia Beautiful Council WA chairman Michael Aspinall said Terry’s work over four decades of picking up litter from around Collie was a fine example to young and old that the correct place for litter is in the bin. “He’s so appreciated in Collie, he even has his own sign,” Mr Aspinall said, as the image of Terry and the sign appeared on the big screen. Collie was a finalist in the overall state award, as well as a finalist in four individual categories, general appearance, community containers for change, environmental sustainability and heritage and culture. Terry Ransome was the only winner for the town. The state title went to Gascoyne Junction, a tiny town with only 70 town residents and a further 270 in outlying areas.
WINNER: Terry Ransome and his wellearned rewards. Gascoyne Junction also won the environmental sustainability category for leading the way with its litter prevention initiatives and water planning. Last year’s winner, Boddington, supplied gifts of key rings and earrings made from recycled bottle tops, as well as frames for the section winners’ certificates, made by their Reduce, Recycle Group.
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Govt. should control mines
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COLLIE’S coal mines should be taken over by the state government to provide certainty for local jobs. This comment was made by Sentient Impact Group senior advisor Oliver Yates, amid ongoing coal supply issues. Sentient is an impact investment company providing financial services to sustainable projects. Mr Yates has spent more than 30 years in business, and has experience in clean energy. He was the former Clean Energy Finance Corporation chief executive officer (CEO), and the Green Bank CEO. Mr Yates said there was a “major concern” where coal was needed to drive the electricity network. “It is not a problem which can be solved rapidly and the alternative is not much
better,” he said. The state government announced in June that coal plants Muja Power Station and Collie Power Station will close by 2029. After the closures, only the USA hedge fund-controlled Bluewaters plant will remain. “The end result is mine employees won’t have jobs, and an unstable environment will be created,” Mr Yates said. Mr Yates believes a transition authority should be set up, with the government taking control, or ownership, of Collie’s mining industry. “The government could then introduce regulations to manage it, and perform the closure in an orderly manner,” Mr Yates said. Mr Yates said Collie is in a situation
where foreign owners do not have a vested interest in the town, so do not care what happens to the community. Premier Coal is owned by Chinese company Yancoal, and Griffin is Indian-owned. Both have experienced setbacks in recent years, including Griffin’s $1.5 billion in debt. “The bottom line is the state needs to keep the lights on, and they need coal to do that,” Mr Yates said. Mr Yates said he believes the government needs to oversee the coal industry decline gradually. An abrupt closure should be prevented from occurring “at all costs”. “It is not too much to ask, and it is not too expensive,” he said.
Say hello to summer
AUSTRALIAN band The Black Sorrows will headline the South32 Hello Summer Concert in Central Park on Saturday. Approximate stage times include a welcome to country at 3.15pm, Stage Left 3.45pm, Famous Sharron 5.15pm, and Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse at 6.20pm. Acrobatics company Acrobatch will hold workshops and roaming acts at 4.15pm and 6.30pm. The Black Sorrows will perform at 7.50pm. Artist Lewis Horne will display a train lantern, which has been specially made by local volunteers to signify Collie’s rail heritage. The concert is free to attend, and attendees are encouraged to bring their picnic blankets and deck chairs. The concert is part of Kaya Collie, a celebration of 125 years of Collie. CUISINE: Amaroo Primary School year four students Jett Gardiner, Jagger Vernon and Manaia Waetford were on pasta duty at the long table lunch on Friday.
Lunch is served YEAR four students at Amaroo Primary School treated family members to a long table lunch on Friday. All fresh produce in the meal was grown by the students in the school vegetable garden. The students named the restaurant “Damo’s DDD Diner”. The “DDD” meant “devouring, delicious and delectable”, while “Damo” is the scarecrow that overlooks the garden. Students greeted their relatives and led them to their assigned seating, before heading to the kitchen to prepare their meals. Guests were treated to soup, pasta and dessert. Teacher Shari Pike said it was a real integration of the curriculum. “The students worked really hard all
year so it was great to see them share it with their parents,” she said.
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Collie new industry forum 2022
Pallet manufacturer to set up shop
A $75 MILLION sustainable pallet manufacturer spruiking 37 permanent jobs is the newest business proposing to set up shop in Collie. Sustainable Pallets was one of many new businesses to present at the Collie New Industry Forum at the Mineworkers Institute on Friday. Unlike other businesses to present at the forum, Sustainable Pallets has not yet received any State Government fund-
ing. Company director Carl Titchmarsh said the company plans to initially invest $20 million into its pallet manufacturing and rental business. “This is not small manufacturing, this is taking things to the next level,” he said. “There is a massive pallet shortfall issue all around the world.” Mr Titchmarsh expected the business would be operational within 12 months if the com-
pany received government funding. The eco-friendly company plans to manufacture pallets using plastic waste which is no longer being shipped overseas. “There is a lot of raw material available,” he said. Sustainable Pallets is about to secure a premises in the light industrial area and would need 63 workers for construction and ultimately 37 permanent jobs. “We would like to have apprentices as well as offer jobs for people transition-
ing out of other sectors,” Mr Titchmarsh said. Mr Titchmarsh said his company’s pallets would have trackers and a 10-year lifespan, which compares favourably to wooden pallets, which only have a lifespan of just three years. “Forests are now worth more alive than they are chopped up into pallets,” he said. “Businesses are paying to have forests for their carbon offsets, so the availability of forests for pallets is going to become an issue in the future.”
A SWATHE of emerging industries updated the community on their future business prospects at the Collie New Industry Forum at the Mineworkers Institute on Friday. Quantum Filtration general manager James Glaskin said a new facility would soon be built in the light industrial area (LIA) that would have capabilities for 24hour manufacturing, laboratory services, research and development and global diagnostics. The company has been in Collie for 10 years and takes locally mined materials and creates water filters which are sold to small businesses and local governments in more than 100 countries. Between eight and 16 positions would be needed as part of the expansion, including safety and compliance, mechanical and chemical engineers and machine operators. “We have jobs going now in our laboratory,” Mr Glaskin said. He said research and development was ongoing to find new water treatments. The company was developing pilot test units for local businesses to do field trials and data collections, he said. Cannaponics cultivation director Kenneth Langford said the company would need more local workers as it continued to grow. This included a propagation team (four to eight people), growing team (eight to 24), extraction team (two to eight), sanitation team (four to eight), security (two to four), mechanical and technician team (12 to 20) and a take down and finishing team.
International Graphite’s new commercial facility was opened in the LIA earlier that day to manufacture graphite products for modern technologies, such as mobile phones. Chairman Phil Hearse told the forum crowd there was forecasted to be a major supply shortall in graphite up until 2040. “That is driven by fixed storage batteries and the electric vehicle market,” he said. The new facility was expected to be operational by 2024 and would employ up to 40 people, including technicians, chemists and plant operators. He said the company had looked at other locations for the plant, including Abu Dhabi and Whyalla, before settling on Collie. “Our resource is in Hopetoun not far away, so Collie is a wonderful location from a corporate perspective,” he said. Westrac technology training centre operations manager Jeremy Manuel began his presentation by pointing out there had been zero lost time injuries related to autonomous haulage. “We have built capabilities in people to get the maximum out of their potential,” he said. “We can create new opportunities for new roles and we help people change the way they work.” He said more than 450 people had been trained through the Collie site, spending one week in town. “We are seeing an increase in repeat visitors,” he said.
PREMIER Mark McGowan talked up the State Government’s commitment to Collie at the Collie New Industry Forum on Friday. Mr McGowan was in town to open International Graphite earlier in the day and to announce an additional $200 million Industrial Transition Fund to attract more industry to town. This latest investment adds to more than $300 million already invested under the State Government’s Just Transition Plan. “Everyone loves free money,” Mr Mc-
Gowan told the audience. “Everywhere I go I tell people if they want to set up a business to come to Collie. “We don’t want to hang out for one big project that may never occur. “We will look at small and medium-sized businesses.” The forum was also attended by Regional Development Minister Alannah MacTiernan and Member for Collie-Preston Jodie Hanns, who said the forum was important because “the jobs of today would be replaced by the jobs of tomorrow”.
Industries on the move
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New skills centre in Forrest Street THE former Tosca’s shop in Forrest Street will house a new jobs and skills centre (JSC). Manager Natalie Cook said four training transition consultants would be based at the
JSC to develop industry-specific skills to meet emerging skills needs. The centre will soon advertise for a new careers officer and two trainees positions to meet demand.
Collie housing gold mine
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BUILDING approvals in Collie have increased by $37.1 million in the last five years, according to Regional Development Minister Alannah MacTiernan. Mrs MacTiernan was in town last Friday for the Collie Industry Forum. In 2017/18, approvals totalled $6.4 million, whereas in 2021/22, they are estimated at $43.5 million. There has also been a 19.1% increase in median sale prices, and a9.8% increase in sales volume. Elders Real Estate Collie sales representative Matt Blackford said the town is a gold mine for investors and buyers. “We are seeing a huge influx of buyers from elsewhere moving and investing in Collie due to what you can buy in terms of what you get for your dollar,” he said. “For example, size of the property, and quality of property compared to sur-
rounding areas for the same price.” Mr Blackford said a lot of people are moving to Collie from Perth. “They are getting bigger properties and sometimes better quality for a very small price compared to elsewhere. “We are seeing a lot of investors in town due to the rental market in Collie being so strong and there are next to no available rentals.” Mr Blackford said rent returns for investors are at an “all-time high”. “No one would ever have thought we would be in such a good position in town,” he said. “The market keeps getting stronger and stronger, and I think it has a lot to do with prices and the effort put in around town to boost tourism.” Mr Blackford said more needs to be done by the government to ensure suit-
able housing is available for businesses looking to invest in Collie. “With the rental shortage and lack of housing, this could be a massive economic boost for local tradespeople if we were to invest in more housing and support for the community.” LJ Hooker Collie branch manager Mitch Davidson said he understands the frustrations from businesses wanting to invest in Collie. “The businesses I have been dealing with want executive-type homes, and there just isn’t the stock available for purchase or rent,” he said. “The question is that if people are looking to sell, where do they go? Talk to any builder and they will say build times have blown out. “This is due to many reasons, including building supply availability and a short-
age of skilled tradesmen.” Mr Davidson said Collie has a lot to offer, including its location. “Our homes suit different buyer profiles and are making town affordable to everyone,” he said. “The fact we are so central to everything in the south west is being realised as well” In the past six months, there has been interest from investors and people moving to town for work. Mr Davidson said Collie has more buyers than properties available. “It all comes down to supply and demand, so it is only natural some properties will achieve their asking price, if not more. “On the other side of the coin, interest rates may start to have an effect, but I yet to see that.”
Christmas lights competition on again
LIT UP: 2021 Christmas Lights competition winner Wally Longbottom.
THE Christmas Lights Competition is on again for another year. The competition, which is sponsored by Community Bank Collie, has $1000 worth of prizes for Collie’s three best lights displays. The overall best entry will receive $500, and the best first time entry will get $250. A new category has been added to the winners’ list - “Kids’ Choice” - and the winner will also receive $250. Last year’s overall winner, Wally Longbottom, is expecting a steady
stream of visitors when he turns on his lights tonight. Mr Longbottom lives at 44 Ogden Street. Before turning on his lights, Mr Longbottom said he checks for needed repairs, or blank spaces to fill. “I have added Santa’s Grotto, meteorites on our roof and some other things this year,” he said. This year, Mr Longbottom will ask for donations when people visit his display, with all proceeds to the RSPCA. Community Bank Collie has again chosen to sponsor the competition.
Branch manager Narelle Michalak said the addition of a kids’ choice category added Christmas magic for children. “Kids love driving around with their caregivers, enjoying the Christmas lights, so this new category will give a bit of extra excitement,” she said. “Community Bank Collie is pleased to fund this initiative, which brings so much joy to people.” To enter your home, fill out the entry form on page 4 and hand it in to the Collie Bulletin office. Entries close December 19 and will be judged that night.
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FUN AND GAMES: Special needs education assistant Rachel Robinson and year eight student Corey Miller play a game of three-in-a-row.
Students give a gaming gift COLLIE Senior High School’s independent learning centre has been gifted handmade games by South Regional TAFE students. The “three-ina-row” games were based on the game, “noughts and crosses”. Students Kathleen Gliddon, William Mounsey and Aleesha Maddox-Atkins, are studying certificate I Gaining Access to Employment, with lecturer
Crosbie Vickers. As part of the course, the students contribute to a team project, which resulted in the games. They were made using jarrah from an old fence, and golf tees which had been rounded off to make them flat and safe to use. Students learned to cut, sand, polish, drill, and order products to make the games.
New graphite facility opens INTERNATIONAL Graphite was opened Friday morning, by Premier Mark McGowan and chairman Phil Hearse The facility in Collie’s light industrial area is Western Australia’s first mine-tomarket graphite producer. The plant will manufacture graphite products for new technologies, such as those used in mobile phones, computers, sealants, and building materials. The plant is expected to employ more than 40 full-time staff as its production increases. It includes pilot-scale and research equipment, supporting the company’s move towards full commercial graphite operations. It already has 30 local suppliers and contractors.
Mr Hearse said a range of jobs will be offered. “We require plant operators, plant technicians, analysts, laboratory technicians and scientists,” he said. Mr McGowan said it was an exciting day for Collie and the graphite plant was an important project. “It is a big job generator and offers the opportunity to diversify the local economy, and create jobs for local people,” he said. “It is a material that is used in all sorts of industrial processes around the world in high demand, using materials mined here in Western Australia and processed here in Collie.” The facility is supported by a $2 million grant from the state government.
INTERNATIONAL Graphite Ltd will receive a significant piece of equipment at its downstream processing facility in Collie to take its production to the next level. The micronising scale plant equipment will come from a North American supplier and is scheduled to arrive mid-2023. Installation and commissioning is expected to take three months. The qualification scale equipment is the next step towards building and operating a commercial scale micronising facility in Collie. Graphite is a critical mineral used in the production of battery anodes for electric vehicles and renewable energy storage. Micronising of graphite is the first step in the production of battery anode material (BAM). The process of micronising graphite concentrates is a critical stage in the production of purified and coated spheroidised graphite for battery anode materials. Plans are to successfully produce micronized products for customer acceptance testing, before the installation of a commercial scale facility. Commercial operations would initially treat third party graphite concentrates, with the goal of processing concentrates
from the company’s 100 percent-owned Springdale Graphite project, once the Springdale project is developed. Purified micronised graphite can be sold as a conductive additive to battery cathodes, as an intermediate product used in the production of purified spheroidised graphite, or in a wide range of industrial applications. Chairman Phil Hearse said it was a key milestone in the company’s development. “Prospective customers will be provided with graphite products from this plant for qualification,” he said. “Development of an industrial graphite market will complement our plans to establish a vertically integrated battery anode material industry in Western Australia. “Batteries are critical to the success of global decarbonisation and we are proud to be helping Australia build its sovereign capability and achieve the full value of both its engineering expertise and natural graphite resources. “International Graphite has the technical expertise to implement our vision and we are grateful for the support and assistance we have received from both the WA Government and Collie community.”
LOCAL businesses and organisations are again rallying to help those in need this Christmas. The hampers are designed to ease the cost of living pressures and include meal essentials. As in previous years, the hampers also rely on generous donations of non-perishable and in-date items from community members. This includes spreads, crackers, chips, biscuits, pasta, sauces, rice, packet or tinned soup, noodles, baked beans, spaghetti, tinned fruit and long-life custard. Donations can be made to Collie-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns’ office on Forrest Street, Roche Park Recreation Centre, Collie Library, Unity Bank, and Community Bank Collie, between November 28 and December 9. Those facing hardship can register for a hamper at Mrs Hanns’ office until December 9. Hampers will be combined by corpo-
rate volunteers, and deliveries will be made Friday, December 16. South32, Synergy, Unity Bank, Community Bank Collie and Mrs Hanns have sponsored the hampers. For further information, contact Mrs Hanns’ office on 9734 2073.
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HELP THE NEEDY: Unity Bank’s Casey Jones, Collie-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns, Synergy’s Vanessa Glover, South32’s Dee O’Brien and Community Bank Collie’s Narelle Michalak are sponsoring the hamper drive.
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New experience for disabled HORSEPOWER Collie has taken delivery of a four-wheeled wheelchair carriage which will give disabled people the experience of riding in a horsedrawn vehicle. The carriage was made in Poland and imported by Carbery Carriages. It has pneumatic tyres, an airbag and leaf-spring suspension. The participant’s seat can be removed and a wheelchair secured there. Alternatively, a wheelchair can be secured behind the driver’s seat. The coach has access to two foot brakes for the rear and front wheels, and the front wheels are articulated with a turntable on the front axle. A wheelchair accesses the carriage from the back, by way of two ramps that fold away under the carriage. The coach and the driver also access the carriage seats from the rear.
CARRIAGE EXPERIENCE: The new accessible carriage in action, with Alex Frederick, centre, at the reins, Wendy Akkerman in the rear wheelchair seat and Rosalie Golding in the coach’s seat at right, behind Gus the horse.
Patstone Road industrial fire FIRE and emergency services were called to an industrial fire in Patstone Road on Tuesday morning. The fire was reported at 11.30am, following reports of a sea container and industrial equipment being alight. A DFES spokesman said the fire was contained and controlled by 1.10pm. The cause was unknown. Allanson Bushfire Brigade, Collie Preston Bushfire Brigade, Collieburn-Cardiff Bushfire Brigade, Brunswick Junction Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service, Collie Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service, Bunbury Career Fire and Rescue Service
and the South32 emergency response team attended. No one was injured. The cause of a fire on Cameron Road on Saturday is also unknown. The DFES spokesman said a small scrub fire was reported at 2pm, and was extinguished by 5.45pm. “The fire had two ignition points, however that does not necessarily mean it was deliberately lit,” the spokesman said. The Collie Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service and the Allanson Bushfire Brigade attended.
Horsepower will carry only one wheelchair, or a participant who is ambulatory. Being a four-wheeled carriage makes for a smoother drive. It is also easier to balance opposed to a single-axle carriage. Horsepower secretary Wendy Akkerman said the not-for-profit group is looking forward to showcasing the carriage at its carriage driving program. The carriage can be seen at Horsepower’s open day at the arena in Gardiner Road next Saturday. This is when the group will celebrate the 2022 International Day of People with Disability. There will be a vaulting display in the indoor arena from 9.30am to 11am. Attendees can enjoy morning tea, coffee and light refreshments during the event.
Live grenade seized COLLIE police have confirmed a hand grenade found by a local while he was metal detecting was live. Zane Davey found the grenade at Minningup Pool on November 13, as reported in last week’s Bulletin. Collie police said that while the grenade was live, it was not a danger to the public. The grenade was an old World War II model, containing helium. It was determined to be no threat to the public.
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The primer had been removed from the grenade, which meant the fuse could not be ignited. Collie police liaised with the Tactical Response Group Bomb Response unit who liaised with the military. Local military personnel were sent to Minningup Pool, and confirmed the grenade was not dangerous. It was then safely destroyed. The grenade was found on an old trail used by the military for training manoeuvres.
THANK YOU TO THE MANY LOCAL SUPPLIERS WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO OUR PILOT PROCESSING PLANT WHICH WAS OFFICIALLY OPENED BY THE PREMIER OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA, THE HON. MARK MCGOWAN, ON FRIDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2022. International Graphite is on track to be Western Australia’s first fully integrated mine-to-market producer of battery anode graphite. We are building Australia’s capability in critical minerals and supporting the global transition to electric vehicles and clean energy.
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DECEMBER 3 marks 125 years since the town of Collie was officially gazetted in 1897. The town had existed for some time before that date, but it had finally become official. Of course, first nations people had lived and passed through the region many years prior to that. Last year, I was commissioned to come up with a plan for Collie’s 125 year celebrations. I consulted with community groups and we held a community consultation event where a number of excellent suggestions were raised. At the beginning of the project, I stressed that it was important to engage our local indigenous people so that we could all be happy to be part of the celebrations. I was well aware that there are still people in our community whose family members were for many years restricted from entering the town because they were aboriginal. They weren’t even counted as citizens until 1969. So, I felt we needed to consider how we might work on a concept that might acknowledge first nations and colonial history.
I understand that our local elder Joe Northover was enthusiastic about indigenous involvement in the celebrations and recommended that indigenous artist Bianca Hart design the logo for Kaya Collie’s program of events. So far, so good - but somewhere the plan lost its original goal, which was to celebrate Collie’s 125th year. What happened? Sadly, this seems to have fallen into the “too-hard basket”. I was very disappointed and saddened when I saw the Kaya Collie program of events quoting “celebrating our past, sharing our future” but nothing about celebrating this milestone. The Wellington Dam Quarry Gala Dinner was one of the events suggested for the celebrations, as was the family concert, which has become the South32 Hello Summer Family Concert. I believe the gala dinner was a great event (I wasn’t there), and the family concert will be a great thing for the community and region. I am sure they will be memorable, but will they be remembered as a celebration of a milestone in Collie’s history? Sadly, no. Cynthia Dix, Venn Street.
THE three remaining Lymbery siblings Annette, Marg and Keith - would like to thank the Collie Lions Club for arranging the Centenary celebrations for the Ewington School. We were a bit annoyed with ourselves because we didn’t organise a photo of the few oldies who attended. We were really disappointed by the small number of Ewington-ites there. I know there are quite a number of people who still live in Collie and surrounds. Where were the Sanfords, Smiths,
Bentleys, Banks’, Mills’ and Cleaks’, to name a few? I know COVID-19 may have stopped some people. Was it only advertised in the Collie Bulletin or other places as well? Is there anyone out there who could arrange another get together for next year - before too many more pass? Thanks once again.
Where was everyone?
Marg Matusevich (nee Lymbery), Collie.
JODIE HANNS, Member for Collie-Preston, reports...
LAST Friday, Premier Mark McGowan and minister for regional development Alannah MacTiernan were in Collie to announce three projects have received funding from the Collie Futures fund. Projects like International Graphite’s processing facility, Quantum Filtration’s clean water technology and Magnium’s proposed refinery will put Collie at the forefront of value-adding and emerging new industries in Australia. We are progressing with diversifying Collie’s economy and creating new, longterm local jobs for workers. These new industries are set to create more than 400 permanent industrial jobs in the town as the projects move through the stages of development. We also announced that the government’s $200 million Collie Industrial Transition Fund is now open. Following on from the announcements of funding for the projects, we held a New Industries Forum which was well-attended by the community. Community members commented that they did not know about the many new businesses already established here. We also farewelled Mrs MacTiernan, and thanked her for her significant contribution to Collie. At the weekend, Collie took out some major awards. Congratulations to the Shire of Collie for winning the 2022 Heritage Awards for its Throssell Street upgrades. I was very proud to be there to see Scott Geere from the shire receive the award on behalf of our community. Secondly, Terry Ransome who is wellknown for his efforts to keep our local roads clean, won the Litter Legend title at the Keep Australia Beautiful Council awards on Friday night. Finally, this weekend is the huge South32 Hello Summer Family Concert. It will be from 4pm until 9pm at Central Park on Saturday night. It is sure to be great night of music, dancing and celebrating Collie. See you there!
“WHAT is it about Collie? What is there to see there?” was the question on quite a few lips at Fraser’s Restaurant in King’s Park last Friday. It was the state awards function for Tidy Towns Sustainable Communities, and people from all around the state were gathered for the event. As a finalist in four categories as well as the overall state award, along with Terry Ransome acknowledged as a Litter Legend, Collie was featured frequently on the big screen and in the spiel which outlined the achievements which put our town in that position. Apart from Terry, we didn’t win anything. Maybe because we had won so often in the past - including a national and two state awards - and it was time to reward other centres, but there was a definite buzz about Collie in the room. When they realized we were from Collie, people were coming up to us to pepper us with questions. “There’s a lot of tourism promotion going on for Collie, why is that?” one person asked. “I wouldn’t have thought of going there – so why would I? Is it worth it?” “I hear I should be looking at buying a house in Collie,” said another. “I’ve never been to Collie, but I am hearing a lot about it – should I visit?” Collie was the flavour of the month, it seemed. “I have heard great things about Collie, and not just today,” was another comment. “I looked up the trails on the internet, and they look great, there’s such a variety you can try. I can’t wait.” “It’s so beautiful,” another said. “I just didn’t expect it to be like that. I’m not sure what I expected, maybe black dust on everything, but it is so clean and fresh. So much to see.” I told the person who asked about buying a house that the price of housing here is comparatively cheap, you can sell your house in Perth, buy a much bigger one here, and still have cash left over. “I wouldn’t wait too long though,” a listener chimed in. “There is so much interest right now that the prices are sure to rise. I reckon it’s going to go the way of Tasmania, with more and more people realizing it’s a good place to be.” I can remember about 15 years ago, when council was discussing putting a sign on the highway at Roelands to encourage people to visit Collie, one councillor said that no-one would want to drive up the hill just to see the town. How things have changed! That there is a buzz about Collie is a credit to those who have been working hard to give the town a future. They all deserve credit – the people who could see us becoming a destination, not a departure point. The ones who planned bike trails, and put in the hard work to create the first ones. The ones who care about our town and pick up litter and plan events. The ones who smile at visitors. The ones who have pride in our community, in its resilience, its past, its present and its future. Happy 125th birthday, Collie! And here’s to many more.
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FOOTY LIFE: Matt Blackford is president of Collie Eagles Football Club, where he has played 243 games since 2006. He is also a prominent local real estate agent. People: AMY DOROZENKO ON ANY given day, as you drive the streets of Collie, Matt Blackford’s head might pop up on a sign. As one of Collie’s real estate agents, Matt is well-known and recognised around town. However, Matt was known for his football abilities long before he became a real estate agent. Playing 243 games for Collie Eagles Football Club since 2006, the former captain is now club president. “I debuted under Kevin Sparks after they had won two premierships,” he said. “I started captaining in 2012 and we played in back-to-back grand finals in 2012 and 2013 but didn’t win either of them, and then again in 2016 and lost that one too unfortunately.” Matt is the second person to play 210 games for the club, including 17 years in the league team. Despite retiring last year, Matt was called upon after 18 players were ruled out due to injury or illness. “I didn’t do any pre-season or training and in round five, coach Kade East called me up to say he needed me,” Matt said. “I played one game of reserves and had no intentions of playing, I just had to help out, and helping out became more regular. “I was enjoying playing reserves, it was good fun with the boys, light-hearted, and I didn’t have to take it so seriously like I had while playing league.” With the desire to keep playing firmly
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intact, Matt will continue his career next year. “I am seven games off my 250, so I will get my 250 and that will be it for me. “My body is shot now and I’m 34, so I am getting to the point where I am having to think about life after footy.”
NUMBER 17: Matt in his younger days. Matt’s career has been a controversial one, marred with a grievous bodily harm charge during a game in 2013. “There are two sides to every story and my side never really got told,” Matt said. “Never in my right mind would I ever condone what I did but I paid my dues, it cost me a lot of money, I nearly went to prison, and it’s not something I would ever look at doing to someone again.” Matt said he learnt from his mistakes. “I was not as good a person as I would
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have liked to be in my younger days,” he said. “I was young and stupid at the time. I thought I was pretty crash hot. I have changed a lot since then.” Matt said if he could change the circumstances of that day, he would. “It was more the stuff that my friends and family went through. “You sort of live with what you do, but seeing what other people go through they didn’t deserve it.” Matt said the court process took two years, cost him $85,000 and he received a suspended jail sentence. “It meant if I did anything to break the law, such as speeding excessively, any sort of assault, any sort of drug or alcohol related stuff, anything severe enough to warrant a charge, I was going to go straight inside,” he said. Matt said the judge found it hard to understand why someone with his stature would walk over to someone and, unprovoked, attack that person. Matt’s motivation to become Collie Eagles president was to give back to the club. “It has been a massive part of my life and will be for the rest of my life,” he said. “Last year, I needed a refresh and I was pretty tired at the end of the season which is why I hung the boots up. “Now, I am right into the off-scenes of the club and playing reserves, the passion has returned.” Matt has set high hopes for the club. “We have already done a mountain of work, we have five or six people who have
joined the committee, and everyone has their own area to take care of,” he said. “Last year, we had a lot of boys retire or go elsewhere and the committee was overstretched, there was not a lot of help, so I wanted to give it a shot to see if I could improve things. “I love my club, so I want to do the best thing for it.” Besides football, as mentioned above, Matt is a well-known real estate agent in Collie. He works for Elders. He was offered the job during a phone call with Clint Swallow, his former football coach. “He thought I would be good as a sales representative, as I am a people person and can talk,” he said. “I said no originally because I was working out the mines as a mechanic and was happy doing it.” Matt also had plans to move to Darwin to play football at that stage. “He kept on at me and I eventually had a meeting with him and our other boss Mark Bateman, and it just went from there.” Matt started with work experience in 2019, just to see if he liked it. Three years later, he now works six days off and two days on at the mine, just so he can sell real estate. “I really love real estate, and it is something I am really passionate about,” he said. Matt has recently moved to Millbridge with his girlfriend. However, his heart is in Collie. “I love Collie, it is home.”
Great time One family group who went through the Coalfields Museum on Sunday had a great time.
visitors are invited to write comments in the visitors’ book.
BYSTANDER LOOKS AROUND
Talking point WITH just a simple stroke (or two) of the keyboard, Collie shire staff created an entirely new government department late last month month – the Department of Biodiversity, Conversation and Attractions. This may have been influenced by public comment that parliament is nothing but a talk fest.
Three excited children wrote in the visitors’ book that they had found photos of their great-great-great-grandfathers! Mind your language While on the subject of the museum,
A party of Irish visitors was pleased to do so, and the museum volunteer, as a joke, asked if they could write a comment in Gaelic. So one did. But forgot to ask for a translation. Anyone local able to read Gaelic? Love to know what they wrote.
Tales out of school 10 COLLIE RIVER VALLEY BULLETIN, DECEMBER 1, 2022
IT WAS a case of old school tales when people gathered to celebrate the centenary of the second Ewington Primary School building on Saturday. The event was hosted by the Lions Club of Collie which took over responsibility for the building, and restored and renovated it after it had been closed as a functioning school. The first Ewington school opened in 1915, and by 1916 was going strong, so much so that by 1921, it was bursting at the seams. The decision was taken to build a new school, which opened in 1922. Former students returning for the function spoke of many fond memories of their days at the school. Phyllis Hill, nee Fogarty, pointed out a photograph of herself and her nephew, Geoff Hann, to Geoff’s younger brother, Gerald. “They had a bring your young brother or sister to school day, and I didn’t have a younger brother or sister,” Phyllis recalled. “So I said I had a younger nephew, Geoff, and asked if I could bring him to
SCHOOL DAYS: Phyllis Hill and Gerald Hann found a photographic memory. school. That’s us in the photo.” Margaret Matusevich, nee Lymbery, brought along the card she received for placing in the girls’ under-nine 50 yards event in 1952, along with a school paper, which caused a few chuckles. There was talk of the skipping games and knuckle bones the girls used to play,
but although there were some skipping ropes laid enticingly outside on the quadrangle, no-one took up the challenge to revive the skills. Most of those at the function were well past the age when they may have tried to recall hopscotch skills, opting instead to enjoy the sausage sizzle or the afternoon tea. Dennis True, whose father and siblings attended the school, said it was hard to picture the classes crammed into the building. “It looks a lot smaller than I remember,” he said. “It’s hard to believe it held so many classes in that small place.”
Two rights made a right
“EWINGTON Primary School cannot be celebrating its centenary, it is older than that - and I have the proof!” was the cry of Kerry Davies when he came into the Bulletin office last week. He had in his hand a copy of a photograph of Ewington school students taken in 1916, and reproduced in the Collie Mail in March, 2011. “See, it’s older than 100,” Mr Davies said. And he is right, the Ewington school started in 1915 – but that was in the first building. By 1916 when the photograph was taken, to accommodate the number of children, the verandah was enclosed, and even that didn’t hold all the children comfortably. By 1921, it had become obvious a new school building was required, and in 1922, at a cost of 871 pounds, a new school was built. It is the centenary of that building, which is now the Lions Club of Collie clubrooms, which was being celebrated on Saturday – so the Lions were right too. The school was closed in 1971 and was left empty for some years, until Lions sought permission to store some of their equipment there. Eventually, they were granted a lease on the building, and restored and renovated it to become clubrooms, with added kitchen and indoor toilet facilities. It is now put to good use housing the Lions’ meetings and club paraphernalia.
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Indigenous art on show ARTIST Franca Barraclough will exhibit her new work “The Visitors” at Collie Art Gallery later this month. Ms Barraclough said the exhibition took three years to create, and deals with life in the desert and its complexities and challenges. “There is a push and pull of feeling deeply connected to a place, but knowing
that you are also a visitor,” she said. A series of billboard style photographs and multimedia installations display discarded domestic objects, characters from counter cultures and environmental warriors. The collection is a visual interpretation of the impact and influence of settler culture on contemporary desert life.
Another piece in Ms Barraclough’s collection, titled “The Domestic Universe”, features non-biodegradable waste, including pepper shakers to whitegoods, in a spiral formation, to show the relationship between land and landfill. The exhibition is the last of a four-stop national tour. It opens December 17, and ends January 22.
TAFE art showcase
CREATORS: Bec Eatts (front) and Freena Macmurchie are presenting their work at the Collie Art Gallery as part of the South Regional TAFE exhibition.
STUDENTS studying certificate II in Visual Arts at Collie South Regional TAFE are showcasing their year’s work as part of a new exhibition at Collie Art Gallery. The exhibition “Visual Beginnings” opened last Friday. It can be viewed at the gallery until Thursday, December 8. Lecturer Crosbie Vickers said it had been a privilege to work with the students. “I am amazed by their progress and improvement across all studio disciplines,” he said. “They should all be proud of their progress and achievements during the courses.” Mr Vickers said he hopes the students pursue some form of art in the future.
Neoen signs BHP agreement
THE company proposing a big battery project for property on the Collie-Williams Road has signed a renewable power purchase agreement (PPA) with BHP for its Olympic Dam operation in South Australia. Under the agreement, Neoen will supply 70 megawatts of renewable electricity to the mine. The contract will provide 50 percent of the company’s electricity needs as of July 2025. Neoen is to construct a large-scale battery energy storage system at Blyth. It expects its wind and battery project to create 250 construction jobs, with 15 permanent jobs to follow once construction ends. BHP Olympic Dam asset president Jennifer Purdie said the world needed South Australia’s high-quality copper to build renewable technologies and infrastructure, and BHP was focused on producing that copper more sustainably. “This agreement will support BHP on its decarbonisation journey, and provide new firmed renewable energy and increased stability to the South Australian grid,” she said. Collie Shire Council has supported an application submitted by Neoen for its proposed local battery project. The project is now before the State Government’s Development Assessment Panel.
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Careless butts cause fires Should you
DANGER: A bushfire burns outside Collie in February.
TRAINING: Heather Salter underwent training recently in preparation for the upcoming bushfire season.
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CARELESSLY discarded cigarette butts are a frequent cause of fires. More than seven billion cigarette butts are discarded across Australia every year, and are currently the most frequently recorded type of litter in Western Australia. Cigarette butts must be fully extinguished before disposal, and should never be thrown from a car. Anyone caught disposing of their ciga-
rette butt incorrectly faces a fine of $200 for individuals, and $500 for business. During a total fire ban, the fine is more severe - $25,000 and/or 12 months imprisonment. If the cigarette is lit, fines are $500 for individuals and $2000 for businesses. If you see someone carelessly dispose of a cigarette you can report the offence to Keep Australia Beautiful WA at www. kabc.wa.gov.au or phone 1300 766 541.
If you encounter a fire while driving, there are some steps you can take to minimise risk. Find an area off the roadway with little or no vegetation where you can park your car. Don’t park too close to other cars. • Face your car towards the oncoming fire. • Stay in your car. The engine may be left running so the headlights can operate and not flatten the battery. • Turn headlights and hazard warning lights on. • Close all doors and windows, shut air vents and turn off air conditioning. • Get down below window level and cover your body with any woollen or cotton blankets or clothes.
• As the fire front approaches, the intensity of the heat will increase along with smoke and embers.
LOCAL firefighters were alerted to smoke near the corner of Coombes and Wells Streets on Wednesday morning. A spokesman from the Department of Fire and Emergency Services said smoke was seen coming from the back garden of a home at 9am. When firefighters arrived, the fire had been extinguished. The fire came after two days of above 30 degree temperatures, and a high fire rating. Fire Danger Ratings (FDR) are issued daily by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services and describe the
level of danger if a bushfire started. The high fire rating - which is shown as yellow in the FDR - indicates a heightened risk of fire, and potential risk to lives and property. Other ratings include red, orange and green. Green means plan and prepare, stay up to date, and be on alert for fires in the area. Orange means take immediate action, as conditions are extreme. Red means catastrophic, and people must leave bushfire risk areas for survival.
TOTAL fire bans are declared on days when a fire is most likely to spread rapidly, or if there are already widespread fires in the area. Lighting open-air fires - or any activity likely to cause a fire - is strictly prohibited on these days. Fines of up to $1000 may be imposed, and serious breaches may incur a $25,000 penalty, and/or jail for 12 months. Banned activities include: • lighting campfires;
• Burning leaves, garden waste or grass cuttings; • Incinerator; • Fire pit; • Operating a grinder or welder; • Fireworks; • Operating a hot-air balloon; • BBQ that uses solid fuel; • Use of an outdoor pizza oven or stove; • Use of equipment powered by an internal combustion engine.
Safety while driving
• Smoke gradually gets inside the car and fumes will be released from the interior of the car. Stay close to the floor to minimise inhalation. • Stay in the car until the fire front has passed and the temperature has dropped outside. • Once the fire front has passed and the temperature has dropped, cautiously exit the vehicle. • Move to a safe area, for example an area that has already been burnt. • Stay covered in woollen blankets and await assistance.
Smoke on Coombes Street
Total fire bans considered
72 Gardiner Rd, Preston Settlement, Collie
We are ready and able to assist with machinery maintenance in the event of a fire
DANGER: Smoke billows from behind tree canopies during a bushfire last summer.
have a fire plan?
Bushfires are unpredictable and can quickly turn into a life threatening situation. Having a plan and sharing it with your family is the best chance of survival. It is very difficult to make decisions when you are stressed, frightened and confused. Most people will not consider all the risks and options they have when a bushfire is approaching and underestimate the time it takes to evacuate family, pets and gather important items, medicines and support equipment. Thinking through your bushfire risk and the possible impact it may have on your safety and escape routes can save you and your family’s life. How do I choose my plan? What is the safest choice? You create your own plan by considering the unique set of circumstances that relate to you and your household. Consider when you will leave, where you will go, what you need to take and which way you will go. If you are unsure, stay informed and plan to leave early in case of bushfire. Leaving early is your safest option during a bushfire emergency. Can I stay and defend? You should only plan to stay and defend if you are well prepared. It is also important to have a plan B if it is no longer safe to stay and defend your property – where will you take shelter? How will leave and where can you go? Being in a bushfire could be the most traumatic experience of your life. You may have to fight spot fires for many hours, and experience the fire front itself. Everyone in your household must be 100% comfortable with the decision and properly equipped. Your property must also be prepared. How do I identify areas to shelter in if I am unable to leave early? This should be your last option. Sheltering in the path of a bushfire can be fatal. However, you need to be prepared to take shelter when you can no longer leave safely. Think about where you will go as part of your bushfire survival plan. How will I know in which direction to leave when a fire is approaching? Get to know the broader area where you live and where a bushfire would come from. Become familiar with the wind directions necessary to impact your property and the roads you need to leave by. Learn what the different types of bushfire warnings mean and stay up to date with them, as well as fire ratings and weather forecasts, by visiting www. emergency.wa.gov.au. Do I need formal training to Stay and Defend? You don’t need formal training but it is vitally important you get yourself as prepared as you can. Contact your local bushfire brigade and inquire if they will visit your property and help you decide what you need to do. Keep an eye out for local community bushfire awareness events and activities that will provide local information for you. For more information about creating your bushfire plan visit mybushfireplan.wa.gov.au
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116 fires in five years
COLLIE has had 116 fires in the past five years. Collie Shire chief executive officer Stuart Devenish said bushfires are a “significant risk” for the community. “We have had a high number of fires leading up to this fire season and there are suspicious circumstances around some of those fires,” he said. Mr Devenish said the nature of the forests and growth around the shire requires “continual vigilance” to mitigate the fire risk. “We encourage landowners who have property that could be subjected to fire to take their own precautions as well. “We also encourage people to prepare their own fire plans,” he said. Hot and dry conditions means large parts of WA will experience a heightened bushfire risk this summer. The national Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for summer, was released on Tuesday and forecasts high temperatures and
THREAT: A fire burns at the Collie Waste Transfer Station in February. below-average rainfall in WA. were at more risk from bushfires than Western parts of the Jarrah Forest others, it was important for everybody to Bioregion in the South West are experi- be prepared. encing rainfall deficiencies and below av“During summer, vegetation naturalerage soil moisture, which means above ly dries out and the risk of bushfire can average fire risk is expected in these ar- escalate quickly with any extended peeas. Last summer 1751 bushfires were riod of hot, dry and windy weather,” Mr reported across the state. Klemm said. Fire and Emergency Services Com“Considering more than 93 percent of missioner Darren Klemm said while the our state is bushfire-prone, no one can outlook indicated some areas of the state afford to be complacent in the coming
months. “We’re urging everyone to be prepared – create or update your bushfire plan, stay aware of the conditions in your area and visit Emergency WA for current alerts and warnings. “It’s also important for people travelling over the holiday period to be mindful of the potential risks at their destination, so incorporate bushfire preparation into your travel plans.” Visit mybushfireplan. wa.gov.au to create a bushfire plan.
A man of many firsts
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MUSEUM MORSELS
CONTRIBUTOR: Tom Readon
ONE OF the early pioneers of Collie was a man of firsts. He was a member of the first Progress Association, the first Road Board, the first Municipal Council, and the first
Methodist Trust Fund. He was also involved in every aspect of the early development of Collie, yet he was not part of the timber or mining industries in the town. At his farewell in 1914, former mayor Mr MP Mahony thanked him for the standard he “brought the council up to, as when he took the position of Mayor, the council was at a very low standard indeed.” The person he referred to was Herbert Edward Wells. He was a true Australian. Born in Durham Lead, Ballarat, Victoria on October 9, 1872, Wells lived his early childhood on the Victorian goldfields. At the age of 12, while prospecting with his father, he found a gold nugget weighing 11 ounces. Because of this find, he obtained a “Miner’s Right” for a small fee and was qualified to hold a claim. This, in effect, made him a mine owner. His life changed soon after however, when he became an apprentice to a bootmaker in the village of Barry’s Reef.
Herbert Edward Wells. A few years later, in the early 90s, the disastrous Victorian depression struck. With the crash of land prices, failed banks, a lagging industry and unemployment at an all time high, Wells found himself unemployed. With a view to obtain better conditions, his father borrowed the bus fare and decided to go to Queensland, where he landed a job driving a baker’s cart for the Gympie Co-op store. However, after 12 months in Queensland, and at the age of 22, Wells returned to Victoria on his way to Albany. While eating breakfast after his arrival in Albany, he met an old school friend who had a boot shop in Coolgardie and he encouraged Wells to go with him. However, Wells ended up as a warden in the Fremantle prison, and so became a servant of Her Majesty’s Government. Within a year, he had saved enough to bring his parents, brothers and sisters to Western Australia. He also had jobs for all those who could work, and made sure they were comfortable. It was at this time that Wells decided to turn his attention to the goldfields and took up an offer from his school friend to undertake the management of his friend’s new boot shop in Coolgardie. It was here that Herbert succumbed to the dreaded typhoid fever and he spent six weeks lying in an iron-roofed building with hessian side walls and a temperature usually more than 37 degrees Celsius in the shade. Although he saw big strong men being carried out, he was always confident he would recover. It was while he was ill that he met a young woman who later became his wife. In 1898, Herbert travelled to the cooler region of the south-west, seeking a place with a better climate where he could open a business. After investigating Donnybrook, where at the time there was a reported gold find, he decided to move to the coalfields of Collie. In Colliefields (as it was gazetted), most of the meagre population lived in tents or huts on the mining leases. All town lots were held under a 99-year lease. When Wells arrived, the town consisted of two hotels, three stores, a boarding house, post office and a police station. The police quarters were a weatherboard hut with a tree in the yard to which culprits were chained during the day. Herb Wells decided to set up a business in Colliefields, and called it Victoria Boot Palace. The Road Board was then instituted, and Wells nominated for election. After addressing the electors, he was elected as one of its members, and was
the first member to address a meeting of ratepayers in the district. Later he was elected chairman and, while he was attending a Road Board Conference in Cue, he was elected a member of the Australian Road Board Executive. In September 1906, Wells was appointed a Justice of the Peace, conducting Police court work and acting as a coroner. At his send off, ex-mayor Mahony said that “a fairer, open-minded man it would be impossible to find to sit on the bench”. When a cricket club association was formed in the district, Herbert Wells was appointed secretary, while the same duties were requested of him in the rifle club. After selling his shop to Ezywalkin of Perth, Wells sought a more open and health-giving life. He contracted with the Road Board to clear 14 miles of road along the Collie-Williams Survey. He also set up a store selling fruit, vegetables and other produce in Collie, and induced producers of the southwest to trial his newly-established shop. The business grew beyond expectations and was soon followed by a produce business selling oats and chaff. He had teams operating and delivering feed to teamsters carting jarrah sleepers and to horse and bullock teams hauling logs to the timber mills. Wells was first elected to the Municipal Council on August 1, 1901. In 1908, he was elected mayor for the first time. He was again elected mayor in 1911 and 1912. Electricity became a major issue during his time as mayor. At that time in Collie, street lighting consisted of 10 large arc lamps at various points in the town with electricity supplied from the mine. Residents demanded better lighting. In looking to honour this request, Wells travelled to Perth to an auction where he was the successful bidder for poles and electrical installations and the balance of the lease, which at that time was held at the Collie Proprietary Mine. He put down a deposit of 10 percent, with the balance of the 610 pounds to be paid within 14 days. A loan was then raised by the council to pay for the cost of the electricity scheme and the lights were switched on by the Lady Mayoress on March 31, 1913. Wells continued his life in Collie until the call to serve his country came. In a ceremony on March 18, 1916, Wells said he took on the duties of a military officer because he wanted to do his duty in defence of the empire. Lieutenant Wells served as a quartermaster with the 44th Battalion before travelling to England where, after being promoted to Captain, he served with the Third Battalion. Returning to Collie after the war, Wells found that his pre-war business had been usurped by others, and so decided to establish himself in Perth where he became a successful auctioneer. Wells continued his public service, holding positions in state and local government as well as the Road Board. Herbert Wells died in Perth on November 9, 1960. It would be difficult to find a man who has played a more prominent part in the general advancement of Collie in its formative years than Herbert Edward Wells.
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Movie series set for summer LOCALS enjoyed the first film of the Collie Summer Movie Series in Central Park on Saturday night. Ghostbusters Afterlife was originally and fittingly picked for Halloween night, but due to weather conditions was postponed until Saturday. The next movie is The Star on Sunday, December 11. It is about a donkey and his animal friends becoming the unsung heroes of the first Christmas. It stars Keegan-Michael Key and Zachary Levi. The movie series is a free event, and attendees are encouraged to take their own picnic blankets and chairs.
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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. 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
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Police and Homeswest officers worked hand-in-hand in a “get tough” approach to curbing outbreaks of anti-social behaviour in Collie.
The behaviour reported included alleged repeated instances of abusive language, threats to neighbours and property damage. Locals went short on veggies - survey
A fruit and vegetable survey of the people of Collie found they were eating the recommended amount of fruit. However almost two thirds of the people surveyed were going short on vegetables. Only 38 per cent of the surveyed 142 people reported eating the recommended five or more servings of vegetables per day.
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.
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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: 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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Contributed by Kym Saunders Meeting pinpointed telecom problems
A public meeting showed that telecommunication services to the Collie region were inadequate, according to meeting organisers and then-MLA Mick Murray.
The meeting, held at the Collie Business Enterprise Centre, identified several shortfalls in communication services in the area - including potentially life-threatening poor radio and mobile phone reception in some vicinities. Rapid rise in SW aged
Businesses and communities in the south west were preparing for a rapid rise in the proportion of older people in the population. The Active Ageing Workforce released a 27-page paper on the make-up of WA’s older community. It claimed that 17 percent of WA’s pop-
ulation would be aged 65 years or more by 2022. Comment sought on gas pipe extension The state government invited regional communities and the energy industry to comment on the possibility of extending the natural gas pipeline system further into rural areas for both domestic and commercial use in 2002. Then-Collie MLA Mick Murray expressed support for the proposal. Sport Saints crushed Bullfinch Saints, led by big paceman Paul Bebbington and left hander, Warrick Ferris, completely crushed Bullfinch in a superb exhibition of pace and swing bowling. The Saints hit the winning runs in the 20th over for an easy victory.
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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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GAMMON (Janet): 25.6.36 to 20.11.22 In memory of our beautiful Mum, Nan and Grandma now reunited with your soul mate Dad. In our hearts forever. Love Denise, Steve, grandkids Anthony, Michael, Kerbi, Eloise, and great grandchildren Porter, Dion, Tyler and Arlo.
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The Mumby Shop is looking to sell local produce by commission. Fruit, veggies, honey, jams etc Call into the shop or call Mark on 0417 322 007 for more information.
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Need something designed and printed? CARPET & tile training opportunities. The Career Advisor encourages and supports all client groups in their search for work The Collie Bulletin team can help! opportunities and related training. Additionally, the advisor will maintain stakeholder relationships with community Email classies@crvbulletin.com organisations, employers, and other relevant stakeholders. Phone 9734 1024 To Access Detailed Information: Go to jobs.wa.gov.au and key in the Web Search No. 50000989 Applicants are or pop into our office required to apply online. →Hot Water Extraction Carpet Cleaning, at 1b Collie Park Shopping Centre For Specific contact Kathy Keay, Director Strategic Partnerships on 0427 080 928 or →TileInquiries: CleaningPlease and Upholstery Cleaning to learn more! →Strip & Seal Available implements strategies to engage with job seekers and career changers to connect them to employment and
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COMPUTERS FOR SALE CHERRIES: $4 / 250g tub, $8 / 500g tub. Phone 0427 940 043.
NOW HIRING Visitor Service Consultant (Weekends)
We’re looking for a keen and enthusiastic person to join our team to promote our beautiful region. Applicants must be prepared to work on a weekend roster (usually every third weekend). Preference will be given to applicants who can also be available for casual weekday relief shifts when other staff are on annual leave or sick days. BOOKKEEPING This role will suit a self motivated, mature person who is able to work unsupervised, enjoys customer service and is enthusiastic about promoting Collie. For information on how to apply please phone 9734 2051 or email manager@collierivervalley.com.au
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PLANT PATCH: Our Community Garden president Dale Hill-Power inspects plants at the annual plant sale last Saturday afternoon.
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A PLANT sale was held at Our Community Garden last Saturday from 1pm to 4pm. Plants and seedlings grown by the community garden members were on sale from 1pm to 4pm, including worm weed, bush tucker, shrubs, jacarandas, succulents, rosemary and lavender. A permaculture corner was set up by member Tahnwyn Dwyer, allowing the establishment of overstoried plants. President Dale Hill-Power said the sale went well.
BOOK WORMS: Fairview Primary School students Aliyana and Briella Payze have increased the amount they read at home after participating in the school’s reading challenge.
FAIRVIEW Primary School’s reading challenge set a new record this year, with 12,335 books being read amongst the students. It beat last year’s record by 3000 books. The school’s reading champions were celebrated on Tuesday afternoon with a Harry Potter themed afternoon tea. Forty-nine students read 100 or more books this semester and were invited by the school’s librarian, Donna Whitney. Parent Sarah Boylan said her children Jaxson, Alexis and Phoenix use the reading challenge as a competition. “They are encouraged by the prizes along the way,” she said. The students were entered into a raffle to win an iPad once they reached the milestone. The iPad was donated by the school’s parents and citizens committee. The students also receive prizes from Mrs Whitney’s prize boxes for reading 25, 50 and 75 books. Parent Katrina Payze said her children read more now. “It is incredible to watch my girls and see how their reading has come along,” she said.
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DEATHS GAMMON (Janet): 25.6.36 to 20.11.22 In memory of our beautiful Mum, Nan and Grandma now reunited with your soul mate Dad. In our hearts forever. Love Denise, Steve, grandkids Anthony, Michael, Kerbi, Eloise, and great grandchildren Porter, Dion, Tyler and Arlo.
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current Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116) at the time of application or can demonstrate progression towards the additional units of competency under Schedule 1, Item 2 of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015. To Access Detailed Information: Go to jobs.wa.gov.au and key in the Web Search No. SRL167.22S. Applicants are required to apply online. For Specific Inquiries: Please contact Jacqui Shiosaki, Regional Campus Manager Collie Harvey on 6371 3029 or Jacqui.Shiosaki@srtafe.wa.edu.au Closing Date: Friday 9 December 2022 at 4:00pm (WST).
The Mumby Shop is looking to sell local produce by commission. Fruit, veggies, honey, jams etc Call into the shop or call Mark on 0417 322 007 for more information. FRESH, FREE RANGE EGGS: at The Mumby Shop, $6.50 per dozen. COLLIE ROTARY CLUB: Drop your cans at Collie Mowers and More or cite the account number C10397872 at the Cash for Cans depot to help raise funds for community youth programs.
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Career Advisor Advertising/Administration Clerk The Collie River Valley Bulletin seeks the services of an Advertising/Administration Clerk. The successful applicant will be required to work 15 hours a week. Sales tasks will include selling local display advertising. Administration tasks will include taking National and Classified advertising bookings and tracking them through production and printing. Applicants should possess excellent communication skills. Have the ability to work to deadlines and possess an eye for detail. Previous experience is an advantage but not essential. More details are available by ringing Michelle Loxton 9734 1024. Applications should be in writing and emailed to: editor@crvbulletin.com or handed in to 1B Collie Park Shopping Centre.
NOW HIRING Visitor Service Consultant (Weekends)
We’re looking for a keen and enthusiastic person to join our team to promote our beautiful region. Applicants must be prepared to work on a weekend roster (usually every third weekend). Preference will be given to applicants who can also be available for casual weekday relief shifts when other staff are on annual leave or sick days. This role will suit a self motivated, mature person who is able to work unsupervised, enjoys customer service and is enthusiastic about promoting Collie. For information on how to apply please phone 9734 2051 or email manager@collierivervalley.com.au
FOR SALE
Temporary full-time appointment up to 9 August 2024, with possible further temporary appointment/ permanency. The incumbent may be required to work from either the Collie or Harvey Campuses. Level/Salary: Level 4, $81,452 - $85,797 pa, PSCSAA The Career Advisor is a member of the Jobs and Skills Centre (JSC) team within Strategic Partnerships and implements strategies to engage with job seekers and career changers to connect them to employment and training opportunities. The Career Advisor encourages and supports all client groups in their search for work opportunities and related training. Additionally, the advisor will maintain stakeholder relationships with community organisations, employers, and other relevant stakeholders. To Access Detailed Information: Go to jobs.wa.gov.au and key in the Web Search No. 50000989 Applicants are required to apply online. For Specific Inquiries: Please contact Kathy Keay, Director Strategic Partnerships on 0427 080 928 or Kathy.Keay@srtafe.wa.edu.au Closing Date: Monday 12 December 2022 at 4.00pm (WST).
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GARAGE SALES
CHERRIES: $4 / 250g tub, $8 / 500g tub. Phone 0427 940 043.
DECEASED ESTATE. Every day from Sunday 4 to Sunday 11 of December. 9 Gladstone Cr, Collie, 8am. Tools, household, garden, furniture.
LIME and FERTILISER: Bulk ag lime and fertiliser delivered bulk to Collie and surrounds, call Mumballup Organics. 0417 322 007. TREADMILL: Good condition. $200. Ring 9734 4130.
SATURDAY: 8B Medic Street. Starts 8am. Lots of Everything!! ADVERTISE YOUR GARAGE SALE IN THE BULLETIN FOR ONLY $10!
PUBLIC NOTICES
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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Saints’ narrow victory
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SAINTS defeated Rebels by one point in a thrilling game at Roche Park Recreation Centre on Monday afternoon. The 14-and-under Rebels team got away early in the first half, leading 17 to 14. The team added 18 points in the second half, but Saints made up the difference. With the help of highest goalscorer Harris Miller, who scored 27 points, Saints won the second half, 18 to 22. The final result was Saints 36 to Rebels 35. In the other game for the age group, Royals beat Aces 30 to 26. Xavier Stewart was the highest scorer, with 20 points, for Aces. Results for last Monday: 12-and-under boys: Royals 22 d Cougars 15, Aces 46 d Saints 45; 14-and-under boys: Saints 36 d Rebels 35, Royals 30 d Aces 26; 16-and-under boys: Saints 32 d Rebels 20, Aces 47 d Royals 29; 18-and-under boys: Royals 33 d Aces 26, Saints 43 d Rebels 25. RESULTS for Tuesday, November 22: 12-and-under girls: Aces 41 d Rebels 18, Saints 46 d Royals 18; 15-and-under girls: Aces 21 d Rebels 11, Saints 41 d Royals 16; 18-and-under girls: Rebels 17 d Aces 14, Saints 25 d Royals 19; WOMEN A: Rebels 61 d Wanderers 31, Saints 52 d Aces 14. WOMEN B: Aces 30 d Rebels 20, Saints 33 d Wanderers 18. STEAL: Royals player Jace van Asselt knocks the ball from the hands of Aces opponent, Lamarcus Del Mundo. Dane Becker awaits the outcome.
Ashcroft awarded trainer of the year title From back page
The main race of the afternoon, the Bendigo Bank Collie Cup was won by the Callan Suvaljko-trained and reined, Ardens Horizon. He went straight to the front from his 10-metre handicap and outstayed the opposition in a track-record time of 2.04.6 mile rate for the long 2670-metre standing start distance. The favourite, Skippy’s Delight, sat on his back for third, with Awaiting Instructions finishing second. The winner was a $2.90 shot. The other feature event, the George Ashcroft Memorial was quinellaed by the two Captains. The Graeme Waters-trained, Hayden Charles-driven Captain Dandi ($6.10) showed great strength when he sat outside the leader for the duration. Errol Ashcroft’s Captain Cote ($1.40) sat on the leader’s back before coming out in the straight to wear down the short priced leader and favourite Bonjo for second place. The first event, the Remembering Tex Flynn Pace, was another race to feature a strong run in the breeze.
The Shannon Suvaljko-driven Path of Gold outstayed his rivals for a convincing five-metre success. The win took Shannon to the lead in the Ray Aramini Memorial Leading Reinsperson’s award, and he was able to secure that award with a later placing. Three reinsmen - Suvaljko, Hayden Charles and junior Kyle Symington were locked together on 16 points. Suvaljko won on a countback, due to him having the most drives during the season. Symington lost two drives at the meeting due to him out-driving his claiming advantage due to wins during the week. However, he had a big enough lead in the Brian and Cally Ellis Junior Reinsperson’s award to win from Emily Johnson. Johnson closed the gap after winning the Brian Studsor Ex Committeeman Pace for Steve DeCampo on Nomorecheeseplease. He was good value at $7.50 and $2.20. The club recognised the support of Brian and Cally’s 20 years sponsorship of the chocolate wheel and the Junior Reinsperson’s award by presenting them with life membership of the club. Matthew Scott and Tom Bryant com-
bined to score in the Collie Retired Miners Association Pace with Foveaux Major. The horse was allowed to get away with murder in front, with a very slow first part of the race. There was enough in reserve to hold out Liaurie who sat on his back. The winner paid $6.70 for the win and $2.20 the place. Sarah Suvaljko has supported the club for many seasons and she was rewarded when Isaidboo led all the way for her reinsman son Daniel, who dashed the gelding away in the straight for a 27-metre success. The Wallrodt pair of Leo and Cody combined to steer Mister Sauvage into second place. He paid $3.70 for the place, with the winner returning a lucrative $11.50 and $1.90. The Punters’ Club had two trifectas, which was not enough to win. The share return will be $39, which shareholders will receive in the near future. A very shy Ellani Richards won the bike, which she was excited to ride away. This made a great afternoon for the family as her dad, Peter, won a $100 note
off the chocolate wheel earlier in the day. Nine other patrons won prizes as well. This marks the end of our 2022 spring season, and we look forward to seeing everyone next October for what will hopefully be a better spring, weatherwise. Trent Wheeler had a successful week, starting with Libba Racy finishing third at Gloucester Park Tuesday last week for a $1.30 return. The next day, Wheeler was successful behind the David Pyburne trained Skippin Class in Bunbury. The horse overcame a horrific barrier seven draw to win at a very lucrative $22.70 and $5 for supporters. Im Rockin Rod ran second for Wayne Justins later in the day as a $1.90 place chance. In the Saturday evening pacing at Gloucester Park, Wheeler was successful behind Matthew Scott’s Miracle Max. He sat behind short-priced favourite Raging Romeo and out-sprinted him in the run to the line. He had great odds of $27 and $3.70. He wrapped up his weekend’s racing with a third behind Hayden Reeves’ Jades Fortune at $2.90 the place in a mares event.
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Mixed results for first division
BOWLS
COLLIE first division team of Ron Guilfoyle, Valdis Brojanowski, Tom Edwards and Garry Keep won against Eaton Gold 19 to 16 last week. Jeff Crowe, Brian Bass, Rob Ferris and Ash Collins lost 13 to 22. Jim McElroy, Kevan McKenzie, Rod Garner and Jamie Parker lost 16 to 19. This resulted in Collie getting one point to Eaton Gold’s five. George Saggers, Peter Kaurin, Jamie Godfrey and Hans Wiggers won third division 17 to 14, while Kerry Scott, Paul Bebbington, Harley Johnson and John Waywood won 24 to 18. Collie got four points to Eaton Gold’s zero. Collie White travelled to Donnybrook where Vicki Daniel, Cheryle Brown, Brian Butcher and Tom Gale lost 13 to 20. Penny Valli, Warwick Ferris, Ian Corley and Wayne Simmonds lost 19 to 25. Collie did not receive any points, and Donnybrook received four points. Collie competed against 20 teams from around the south west, for McKenzie’s Gala Day. Teams included Manjimup, Donnybrook, Balingup, Wickepin, Narrogin, Wagin and Halls Head. Despite COVID-19 issues, team positions were filled and three 12-end games were played. Brunswick won, with Busselton placing second, Capel third and Donnybrook/ Balingup fourth. Spiders were played first up, with winners receiving wine from main sponsors, Jillian and Kevan
McKenzie, and Harris River Estate Winery. Scroungers was well-attended last Sunday, with six rink winners playing off in three semi-finals. The final was won by Max Cubic, who also had the highest score, followed by Vicki Daniel and Len Flynn respectively. Stan Wasielewski was the consolation winner. Ladies travelled to Bunbury on Tuesday, November 22, winning three of the four points on offer. Eileen Hindle, Kath McElroy, Kerry Scott and Heather Gibbs won 28 to 13 and in a close finish, Rose Godfrey, Penny Valli, Glenice Kaurin and Lyn Mitchell lost 18 to 19. First division played at home against Brunswick, with Wayne Simmonds, John Waywood, Jeff Crowe and Ron Guilfoyle losing 14 to 21. Len Flynn, Kevan McKenzie, Brian Bass and Rob Ferris were more successful, winning 30 to 14. Collie received three points to Brunswick’s one point. Fourth division, including Neil Roberts, Barry Lowe, Peter Kaurin and Ian Bushell won 24 to 11. George Saggers, Jamie Godfrey, Hans Wiggers and Tom Gale lost 13 to 18. Collie had three points to Binningup’s one. The ladies championship pairs have been postponed until April 4 and 6, with pairs played today (Thursday) and next Thursday. Scroungers will be played this Sunday, for those not playing in the men’s championship pairs.
Harker selected for Jets NETBALL MILLA Harker has been selected to play in the Souwest Jets under 20-year-olds team. The 16-year-old will play in the West Australian Netball League from March, 2023. To maintain her fitness during the off-season, Harker will follow a specialised training program. Harker, whose 184-centimetre height complements her position as shooter, said she was excited to be selected. She competed against 19-year-olds
for her position in the team. “I tried out against a lot of girls and the shooters were all very good,” she said. Tryouts were on Friday, October 21, at Roche Park Recreation Centre. Players from around the south west came to Collie for the session, after an invitation from Collie Netball Association coach, Teagan Roney. Harker has also secured a place in the South West Academy of Sport. “I will be training in Bunbury two nights a week, and I am excited for it to begin,” she said. Harker also plays basketball, and says she has no problem switching between the two sports.
Kutt leads the field Stableford sets up Summer Open GOLF KALEV Kutt had a day to remember in the Jim and Bev Moyses sponsored stableford event at Collie Golf Club last Saturday. Kutt enjoyed a great warm-up for this week’s Summer Open, posting 41 points for a well-deserved win in the field of 60 men. Chris Shea won a countback to claim the runner-up trophy, pipping Paul Goodwin and Mun Lye. They each recorded 40 points. It was a day of very healthy scoring as the summer conditions allowed for more run, resulting in more than a quarter of players returning handicap matching or better scores. Flynn Cocker had a broad smile after his 39 points, followed by Kevin Bennett on 38. Mike Hymus, Greg Bell, Stephen Edwards, Trevor Graham and Phil Warburton were next on 37 points. Mick Jack, Trevor McCormick, Jaydon Ellery, Bruce Jackson and George Dorozenko were next on 36 apiece. Fred Bronickis, Connor Mumme and the resurgent Ray Cooper rounded out the vouchers on 35. The ladies’ section was well attended, with 16 taking part. Heather Dabrowski claimed the trophy with 41 points, followed by Margaret Whipp on 38, Pauline Lockhart and Nancy Lynn on 37 and Shelley Barker-May and Jodie Allison on 35 points each. Novelties in the full-field of 76 were won by Dean Rakich, Max Thomas, Jodie Allison, Jim Larsen, John Wray, Eric Annandale, Jan Mead, Bruce Jackson, Connor Mumme and Ray Cooper. A field of 36 players took to the course for the View Street Fish and Chips sponsored Leisure Day.
The special award was won by Joe Italiano on 38 points. In contrast to Saturday, “Little Joe” was the only player in the field to better his handicap. Neil Motion headed a trio of players on 35 points, claiming the better part of the vouchers from Kevin Ireland and Ross Davidson. Bev Moyses and Vicki Graham made the most of the all-in competition conditions to finish in the top 10, with Moyses returning 34 points and Graham part of the bunch on 33 points, including Brett Smith, Zac Reuben, Baxter Miller and Trevor McCormick. Novelties went to Neil Motion, Baxter Miller, Max Thomas, Liam Reuben and Trevor Graham. Ross Davidson saluted the judge by winning the Post Masters Mulligans Scroungers with a great return of 24 points. In a very close, high-scoring affair, he made the most of his second opportunities to hole out, to just eclipse John Jackson and Frank Battista on 23 points each. “Jacko” was awarded the best gross after 38 shots on the front nine. Gary Old and Baxter Miller were next on 22 with Kevin Ireland completing the top scorers with 21 points in the field of 35 players. John Jackson, Gary Old, John Wray, Bruce Jackson and Peter Ellery took out the novelties on offer. Scroungers is on today (Thursday). Tomorrow (Friday) a great field of 184 will play the Bushwalkers fourball, and a bumper field of 232, including 161 men and 71 ladies, will compete in the weekend’s Collie River Valley Medical Centre sponsored Summer Open. Leisure day is Tuesday and ladies’ nine-hole competition is Wednesday.
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Harker’s Jets team selection
GOAL SHOOTER: Local 16-year-old netballer Milla Harker has been selected to play in the Souwest Jets under 20-year-olds team in 2023. Read the story, page 23.
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Ashcroft is trainer of the year
LOCAL trainer Bianca Ashcroft won the Club Hotel Trainer of the Year award, at Collie Harness Racing Club’s meet on Sunday. Her two mares “Triple Brie” and “Fleur Du Maquis” quinellaed the Big Johnny Pace. The full sisters won three races and placed second twice from five starts, shared between them, throughout the season. Triple Brie paid $2.90 and $1.40, with
Fleur returning $1.04. Trent Wheeler’s drive, How Gouda She, filled the trifecta position at the good place price of $4.70. Fleur Du Maquis’ second placing secured the Central Garage Horse of the Year award. It was a good week for Triple Brie, as she backed up after leading all the way in a Gloucester Park event on Tuesday as a $2.50 favourite. Continued page 22