Collie River Valley Bulletin, March 23, 2023

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Eco tourist plan for Minningup EDITION No. 125

TWO lots have been excised from the Minningup Pool reserve to enable the development of short term eco tourist accommodation.

The Shire of Collie has memorandums of understanding with two proponents, with one of them, Desen Pty Ltd, the

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recent recipient of a $100,000 South West Development Commission (SWDC) grant.

Shire president Sarah Stanley said the shire continues to work with the state government, traditional owners, community and potential developers to develop

a vision for Minningup Pool. Cr Stanley said that the vision “enhances the natural beauty, protects the environment and acknowledges the cultural significance of this extraordinarily special place."

A WA Government spokesperson said WB Management, on behalf of Desen,

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has been funded to complete a concept plan for development of eco-friendly accommodation at the site colloquially referred to as the "old hockey ground".

“An expression of interest was developed by the shire, in 2020, seeking proponents to develop short term eco-tourism accommodation on reserve 34343 (Minningup Pool),” the spokesperson said.

“This followed the Minningup Pool Demand and Pre-feasibility Study, which had been completed in 2019.

Desen was one of two proponents selected through this process.”

Planning for utilities and servicing for the broader Minningup Pool development is the responsibility of the shire and/or the developer, depending on the arrangement between the two, the spokesperson said.

WB Management will be required to undertake community consultation in relation to its development plans.

“Consultants Icon Tourism continue to work with the proponent to establish concept plans and a business case for their eco-tourism development,” shire chief executive officer Stuart Devenish said this week.

“The SWDC grant was to assist in the development of a detailed business case,” he said.

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AAAAAA What's on, When and Where Harmony Day Friday, March 24, 4pm to 8pm, Collie Italian Club, pizza and pasta making, try beach volleyball and bocce, Italian biscuits for sale, bar open, live music.

Youth Group pizza night Friday, March 24, 7pm-9pm, at Collie Church of Christ with Dale Christian School. For school ages in years 7-12.

Music, drama and games.

Church in the Park Saturday, March 25, 4.30-7pm, in Central Park, free community event with sausage sizzle, games and face painting.

Bingo Collie Eagles football clubrooms, Thursdays, doors open 6.30pm, eyes down 7pm.

Library activities Sing along story time, weekly, Mondays, 9am; Junior board game fortnightly Thursdays 3.30pm; Lego Club weekly Mondays, 3.30pm.

Parkrun Soldiers’ Park every Saturday 8am.

Walk or run at your own pace.

Coalfields Museum Open every day, 9am to 3pm. Children under 16 are free when accompanied by an adult. See how Collie people lived, worked and played.

Signing centre Monday 10am to 12-noon; Thursday 2pm-3.30pm; Friday 10am to 12-noon at the courthouse.

Op shops The Anglican Op Shop, Tuesday to Friday, from 9am to 3pm; Vinnies open Mon to Fri, 9am to 3pm; Jo’s Bazaar, Monday and Thursday, 9am to 12pm.

Collie Child and Parent Centre Playgroup Mondays at 9.00am (for parents and carers with children, birth to 5 years old); MyTime support group (for parents and carers with children with additional needs) Tuesdays February 7 from 12.30pm; Baby Business (for parents and carers with children birth to 2 years) Fridays at 9am. For more information call 9734 3364 or drop in at 6 Cable Street Collie.

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Wood chop service axed

COLLIE seniors will not have wood chopped as part of Community Home Care (CHC) services this winter.

The aged and community care services provider confirmed this week that the service has been discontinued.

Chief executive officer Krystal Laurentsch said the decision had been made

following staff reporting wood chopping as a hazard.

She said a subsequent risk assessment indicated the potential for injuries.

Ms Laurentsch said a review of changes to funding program guidelines released in January of this year also found woodchopping has been removed as a

funded service. Collie residents were made aware of the change before the end of last winter. Residents had also been provided with details of providers capable of providing cut wood.

Ms Laurentsch added that CHC staff would still be able to assist with carrying wood into clients’ homes.

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AWARD WINNER: Dr Jared Watts during a helicopter flight in the Kimberley.

Excellence award for Dr Watts

FORMER Collie Senior High School student Dr Jared Watts has been named specialist of the year in the Rural Health West Excellence Awards.

Dr Watts, who is stationed in the Kimberley, is the Director of Obstetrics and Gyneacology in the Country Health Service.

He graduated from CSHS in 1999, and after graduating with honours in his MB.BS, went on to obtain three Masters degrees.

Dr Watts is spearheading world-first research projects in the Kimberley, one being a joint project with Notre Dame University trialling point-of-care cervical screenings.

“We can go into an Aboriginal community with a machine and women can do a swab on themselves and we

get an answer within 45 minutes,”said Dr Watts.

“Based on the results, they can then have any further investigations and treatments needed at the same time to prevent cervical cancer.”

Country Health Service chief executive Jeff Moffet congratulated the finalists and winners in the various categories, highlighting the calibre of health professionals working in regional WA. “These awards are a fantastic opportunity to show our immense gratitude for the remarkable healthcare workers who give so much of themselves to care for country patients,” he said.

“Every day they make outstanding contributions to improving health outcomes for the communities in which they live and work.”

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Mr Devenish said the shire got $500,000 in mid-2018 to do planning and environmental assessments for a nature based tourism facility, including low key overnight accommodation.

As part of the funding arrangement, Brighthouse consultants were commissioned to do a pool demand and pre-feasibility study, which was completed in 2019.

Part of the study was a high level engagement with local Aboriginal people, which was done by consultants Myles Mitchell and Rosie Halsmith.

The report found that a campground with tourist accommodation is a priority proposal for Minningup and recommended the shire proceed to a detailed design and business case for the development of the proposed campground and eco-accommodation.

The report also proposes tourism development of Minningup Pool day visitation area as a priority.

“A masterplan for the pool foreshore day use area, comprising three distinct precincts with their own character – Sandy Beach, the main pool and the rowing club - was completed in December 2020,” Mr Devenish said.

“The masterplan seeks to achieve the vision for Minningup as a ‘welcoming, natural place where the Noongar cultural values are acknowledged and shared and recreation is provided sustainably for the whole of the Collie community’.

“A community meeting about the design for the day-use area and interpretation of Noongar culture at Minningup Pool was held in July 2020.

“This gave direction to the proposed site designs and interpretation concepts and has been followed up with site visits and consultation with the elders.”

Mr Devenish said further investigations were also undertaken to enable indicative cost estimates to be prepared and to confirm the feasibility of proposals.

These included a report in providing power, water and sewer services to the day use area.

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NSW coal on hold Only a quarter of order has been burned COLLIE RIVER VALLEY BULLETIN, MARCH 23, 2023 3

THE bulk of coal purchased from the Eastern States in the last three months remains unused.

This was revealed in State Parliament last week when the Parliamentary Secretary, representing Energy Minister Bill Johnston, advised that less than a quarter of the coal has been burned at state-run power stations.

He was responding to questions from Shadow Energy Minister Steve Thomas.

As at Monday, March 13, a total of

24,681 tonnes of Newcastle coal had been blended with local coal and burned at the power stations.

Parliament was told a total of 101,128 tonnes had been imported, meaning 76,447 tonnes is still stockpiled and waiting to be blended with Collie coal in preparation for burning.

“At this rate it will take most of this year to blend and burn the coal,” said Mr Thomas yesterday.

Industry insiders have also expressed

concern at the blending of coals, indicating that the power stations have been built to handle local coal, not imported coal which has different calorific characteristics.

Mr Thomas also said questions aimed at finding out what a “fair” price for Collie coal is have gone unanswered.

He believed the government had negotiated a new price with Griffin Coal’s receivers but refused to reveal it.

The Minister representing the Min-

ister for State Development, Jobs and Trade, Roger Cook, said Synergy’s coal pricing arrangements are “commercial in confidence”.

He said the government had not set a fair price, but expects a fair price is paid, reflecting the cost of production. “Griffin Coal receivers and managers have made assessments as to what the current cost of production is and have engaged mining consultants to assist in mine planning and cost forecasts,” he added.

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IS FOR SALE STUDY SUBSIDY: Jessica Barrett and Lachlan Papalia have received university scholarships from Community Bank Collie. They are pictured with Community Bank board chairman Jeff Riley.

Students bank on scholarships TEN local students have had their study costs subsidised by Community Bank Collie. Four of the students will attend TAFE, while six are destined for university studies.

Typically, the bank’s board of directors awards three university scholarships, however this year it doubled it to six.

TAFE students will receive a one-off payment of $1200, with the option to reapply for subsequent years of study, while the university recipients will get $3000 each year for up to four years.

Board chairman Jeff Riley said investing in the future of local students is an integral way of giving back to the community.

“Community Bank Collie has put more than $7 million back into the local community, and we are pleased some of that has been in the form of scholarships and funding the future of local youth,” he said.

“Tertiary studies can be very expen-

sive on the students and their families.

“Attending TAFE or university often means moving to Perth or travelling.

“The bank understands this and is pleased to lighten the load and help these students reach their goals.”

Jessica Barrett, who is in her second year of nursing studies at Edith Cowan University, said the scholarship will allow her to cover fuel costs for her practical assessments.

“It is a lot of money, as we attend prac for four to six weeks, and it is mostly not in town,” she said.

“I have alway wanted to be a nurse and help people. I remember telling mum when I was little that I wanted to be a nurse.”

Other university scholarship recipients were Lachlan Papalia, Ebony White, Chevy Ellison, Liam Cain and Narcia Mumme.

TAFE scholarship recipients were Ella Birkinshaw, Morgan Scoffern, Sash Hughes and Serra McCallum.

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Collie could be skills training base THE pilot project to do remedial work on Collie’s goods shed is the first of its kind in Australia, and could lead to heritage skills being passed on to the next generation.

Yolanda Cool, of the Heritage Skills Association of WA (HSAWA), said there is a need for younger people to be trained in the skills needed to care for heritage buildings and she believes Collie would be a good place to establish a training centre.

Ms Cool gave a report on the pilot project to Collie Shire Council at its meeting last week.

She told councillors the pool of skilled crafts people is drying up, and the need to pass on skills to the next generation is becoming urgent.

“Heritage skills are nearing extinction as the artisan population ages,” she said.

She said there was a lot of history which could be saved if young people were trained in the necessary skills.

“The most sustainable way of building already exists, but we need people trained up in walls and ceiling painting, masonry, carpentry, glazing, plastering, roof and floor work, slates and shingles, copper and lead, word turning – a whole

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Teams of year six and eight students assembled their solar cars and then raced them.

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Two local year six teams will go to the finals, with St Brigid’s finishing first and an Amaroo team second.

Amaroo teams also placed third and fifth, with St Mary’s, from Boyup Brook, in fourth.

raft of areas requiring heritage skills.

“If we don’t know where we came from, how do we know where we are going?

“There are 75,000 buildings on the heritage list that need to be worked on.”

Ms Cool said there is no simple answer to this problem, but “all of us working together could set the standard”.

She added that HSAWA has developed a working model and is ready to form a task force.

“I believe Collie would be the ideal place for a training centre to be established as there are so many people here who already have skills.”

$550 raised for garden

MORE than $550 was raised at the St Brigid’s Church garage sale last Friday and Saturday.

The sale was held at the church from 8am till 2pm on Friday and Saturday.

Organiser Marie Hicks said there were many generous donations, including one of $100.

“Many people also told us to keep their change,” she said.

The funds will be used for maintenance and repairs of the Community Garden of Remembrance for Unborn and Infants.

The garden is behind the church and is intended to be a place where those who have lost babies can grieve.

Mrs Hicks said the money will help in trimming trees, repairing seats and hopefully installing some shade.

Meet the author

CHILDREN'S author Vanessa Adelaide will be visiting the Collie Public Library on Tuesday, April 18.

Ms Adelaide has written seven books with supportive themes in the areas of rejection, hope, loss, fun, love and kindness.

Parents can register their children for the free event by phoning 9734 9042, or by visiting the library.

Elders branch picks up awards

ELDERS Collie received a swag of awards at the recent Elders WA 2023 awards night at Crown Perth.

The branch was fourth in the “highest gross commission” award and also received fourth place in the “most settled sales” award.

Agent Matt Blackford received the “best digital marketing” award, and receptionist Jenny Menzies received the “best first impression” award.

Mr Blackford said the office staff were thrilled with the awards which reflected the team’s hard work.

“For an office of three agents - myself, Clint and Beth - we have done really well,” he said.

“Beth has recently retired, but she was very successful for many years and she did a lot of the heavy lifting.”

Mr Blackford said the team has felt

Beth’s absence, but a new team member will join them soon.

“It has been challenging since Beth retired,” he said. “Beth has done an incredible amount of work for a long time and taking on her stuff so early between myself and Clint has opened my eyes to the different side of the business.

“You’re working everyday to keep up, so it’s nice to receive awards as recognition.”

Mr Blackford said the agency was up against agencies from across the state.

“There’s Elders branches everywhere, so it's fairly massive.”

Mr Blackford singled out manager Clint Swallow as a big influence on him.

“Real estate agents have a stigma as not being the nicest people in the world, and Clint has always made sure that we challenge that stereotype.”

WINNERS: Matt Blackford and Jenny Menzies with awards won at the Elders WA 2023 awards.

Riverview builder announcement

THE successful tenderer for the construction of the new Riverview retirement village is expected to be announced on Monday.

ValleyView board chairman Neil Martin said five builders are interested in constructing the over 55s village to be built near the Collie River.

The first stage of the project will consist of 54 units, including 16 on the lower portion of the land.

Once the builder has been selected, earthworks are expected to be completed

by June 30.

“All of the first stage units will be for sale, and anyone who wishes to join our expressions of interest list can do so by ringing ValleyView residence,” Mr Martin said.

Minister asks for Black Diamond plan

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REGIONAL Development Minister Don Punch has expressed an interest in the Black Diamond lake concept plan.

This was reported to Collie Shire Council last week by deputy president Ian Miffling.

Cr Miffling told councillors that Mr Punch asked for a copy of the plan when attending the recent opening of the replica underground mine at the Collie Visitor Centre.

Councillors heard that Cr Miffling and

Mrs Rosanne Pimm, who chaired the group investigating the project, took the opportunity to discuss the plan with Mr Punch.

“The minister said he had not seen the report which was submitted to the South West Development Authority (SWDA) and he asked for a copy of it,” Cr Miffling said.

“Mrs Pimm agreed to forward a copy to him.”

The report covered day use of the Black

Diamond lake area, and the possibility of a nearby camping or chalet area to be privately developed.

The plan has been the subject of contention for the past two years.

Recently Mrs Pimm urged the State Government to act on the plan which she said had been “gathering dust”.

The plan indicates that is it the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions who should manage the lake.

Kiosk managers hit the ground running TREVOR and Gabriela Messenger have hit the ground running since taking over the government lease at the Wellington Dam kiosk a little over a month ago.

It has certainly been a leap of faith for the couple – originally hailing from Scotland and Germany, respectively – who made the move from Edinburgh to take over management of both the kiosk and Potters Gorge campground.

Mr Messenger has previously lived and worked in Australia, however, neither of the couple were previously familiar with the Collie area.

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“We wanted to live in the countryside,” Mrs Messenger said. “We were looking for different opportunities and we just stumbled by chance on this business.”

Mr Messenger said the couple has been hard at work, both making their mark on the kiosk and undertaking renovations at the accompanying three-bedroom house.

They have been running the business on their own but are looking for staff to help out, particularly during busy weekend and holiday periods.

Mr and Mrs Messenger are in the

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process of reworking the menu, while a new coffee machine occupies pride of place in the kiosk and has already received plenty of positive customer feedback.

Mr Messenger said they plan to feature more retail items and local art in the kiosk, while monthly pop-up markets and dinners-under-the-stars are also potentially on the agenda for the future.

“This lends itself to eating out,” he said of the potential for night dining.

“You look up and you can see the Milky Way. It's awesome.”

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Traffic stopper

TRAFFIC was brought to a standstill when two low loaders carrying earth moving equipment headed for the Collie coalfields passed through town last week.

The low loaders had to straddle the Throssell Street median strip, meaning westbound traffic was stopped, while eastbound traffic made slow progress behind the vehicles through the town centre.

Study supports $12.5m. plant INTERNATIONAL Graphite (IG) has released a new definitive feasibility study showing cashflow from a Collie plant could be generated within 18 months.

The study shows the technical, financial and sales potential of building and operating a nominal 4,000tpa graphite micronising facility in Collie.

The plant, which could be installed in mid-2024 and operational in the third quarter of that year, would be one of the first of its kind in Australia.

IG has already demonstrated its ability to produce micronised product at pilot scale from its Collie facility, and has ordered “qualification-scale” micronising processing equipment, due for delivery and installation in June.

The qualification plant will be used to produce material for customer qualification and acceptance, starting in the third quarter of this year, and to also confirm a final investment decision on the commercial-scale operation.

Managing director and chief executive officer Andrew Worland said a low capex graphite micronising facility would enable the company to generate early cashflow.

“Strategically, a commercial micronising plant will help us launch into the graphite marketplace, build brand recognition, and develop operational skills in the milling phases of the future battery anode material production line,” added Mr Worland.

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Leschenault group’s Collie River plan

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A COLLIE River, South Branch, project plan is to be undertaken following Tuesday night’s Leschenault Catchment Council forum at the Collie Ridge.

There were some 50 people at the forum which far outweighed the expectations of the council which made a commitment to set up a Collie River project on the South Branch.

Those at the forum were inspired by a project at the Harvey River which is showing early signs of success.

Harvey project co-ordinator Jane Townsend and Dr Tim Storer, of the Department of the Environment and Water

Regulation, provided ideas for setting up the Collie project.

Ms Townsend outlined steps taken to improve the health of the Harvey waterways in the face of a drying climate.

She emphasised the project was community designed and led. It involved collaborative action from multiple stakeholders and was a long term project which could be carried out in stages.

The project took as its motif the marron species, as marron are sensitive to temperature, oxygen supply and salinity.

“Successful rehabilitation requires catchment health, community connec-

tion, practice change and business sustainability,” Ms Townsend said.

To date, larger marron and cobbler and smaller species, such as nightfish, are being found in the section which was treated.

Dr Storer has been involved in monitoring and research of south west waterways for some years.

He said his department has been assessing more than 1,000 sites since 2008.

“We have been targeting pools to be assessed during the dry season, and have a fair idea of the health of the river,” Dr Storer said.

“These two-day assessments give a good idea of what is in the river,”he said.

“Our monitoring has shown how important a single pool can be to the whole river.

“A single pool sustains native fish during the dry season, with concentrations of hundreds of fish and once the river starts to flow again, these fish spread to the other parts of the river and reproduce, so pools in the south branch, such as Long Pool and the Cardiff Town Pool, would be good prospects.”

The council’s executive officer, Caroline Hughes, said the next round of grants is about to open, but emphasised that the grants required matching funding.

A report on ideas generated during the forum will be circulated to attendees.

Cans for ANZAC

THE Collie Senior High School's ANZAC tour group is fundraising for their trip via Cash for Cans.

Anyone recycling bottles and cans and who would like to support the students can quote the ID C10989692 at the Collie depot and donate their refunds.

CENTENARIAN: Ella Massara-Peters recently celebrated her 100th birthday.

Nephew Terry Massara and other Collie-based members of the Massara family flew to Brisbane to surprise her.

Shotts-raised Ella celebrates 100th FORMER Shotts resident Ella Massara-Peters celebrated her 100th birthday in style earlier this month, with a large group of family and friends in attendance to mark the milestone.

A number of Collie-based family members flew east for the occasion, with a special morning tea held at Mrs Massara-Peters’ nursing home residence in the Brisbane suburb of Chermside.

Mrs Massara-Peters was born in Collie on March 10, 1923, the eldest of five children, and grew up in Shotts.

She left school at the age of 14 to help run the Shotts local shop and garage, before moving to Perth four years later to study nursing.

When the World War II broke out, she joined the army, transferring to the

Northam Army Camp hospital where she attended to wounded soldiers.

It was there that she met her husband-to-be, Henry, whom she subsequently married in Fremantle in 1944 before returning to Collie.

Mrs Massara-Peters has led a rich and varied life, remarking that she has never been able to stay long in the one place, moving between Western Australia and Queensland a number of times.

She not only owned a number of hotels in Queensland, but also ran poultry farms in both Queensland and Western Australia, and has travelled extensively around the world.

Drawing on this significant experience, Mrs Massara-Peters’ advice to younger people is to work hard and save.

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JODIE HANNS, Member for Collie-Preston, reports...

Crossing button needed Parliament in

I HAVE been watching the number of pedestrians trying to cross at the lights at the intersection of Forrest and Prinsep streets.

Is it time to have a proper cross button to push to allow you to cross safely?

Our traffic is growing. You only have to

look at the main street on any day.

Question - A mother with a child in a pram and one walking next to her wanting to cross, what are her chances? You only have 10 seconds now if the traffic is slow.

- Geoff Wilkes, Regent Street.

HAVING recently celebrated our threemonth anniversary as Collie residents, it called for a few moments of reflection and analysis of our experience.

I am pleased to confirm that the report card is a positive one (unlike some of my CSHS reports from Mr Patterson in the 1960s).

My wife and I have been very impressed with the, mostly, warm welcoming reception from Collie-ites: the casual waves and nods of acknowledgement from strangers, nice neighbours who have been extremely polite and tolerant of my music, tradies and businesses that have been prompt, courteous and reliable, and as anticipated, the beautiful watering holes within spitting distance of town are a delight...if not just a tad loved to death at the height of the tourist season!

However, as with every location on the planet, there have been a couple of regular discussion points around the Sunday barbeque.

They have been:

l The coal dust has lived up to its reputation beautifully; l The number of trucks thundering through the heart of town must surely rival the Kalgoorlie Super Pit in number and decibel readings. With a major component of Collie's Just Transition Plan being tourism, hopefully some thought and planning has gone into a Collie heavy haulage bypass road? l Our regular morning walks have, too often, filled the shopping bag with rubbish. The bush walks have been the most disappointing, with a staggering amount of human excrement dumped out of sight, out of mind.

Why have we not learnt by 2023 that the “just chuck it out the window” and “just dump it in the bush” attitude is a disgusting relic from a bygone era?

Respect for the wonderful Noongar boodja we are all privileged to share is about leaving the smallest possible human footprint wherever we go.

- Rob Walton, Collie.

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PARLIAMENT is in full swing and for two more weeks I will be busy with my parliamentary duties, as well as keeping up to date with my office on matters in my electorate.

A reminder, the office, at 76 Forrest Street, remains closed whilst renovations are being completed. The temporary office at unit 9, 13 Forrest Street, is open on Mondays and Thursdays from 9am to 4.30pm and my staff remain contactable by email or phone during normal office hours.

CONGRATULATIONS to the Shire of Collie for receiving a 2023 Youth WA Grant to present their Youth Week Festival, celebrating the youth of Collie.

The McGowan Labor Government provided 40 community organisations and local governments with grants ranging from $1,500 to $3,000 to support staging of youth-focused events during Youth Week WA, from April 14 to 21.

I FEATURED Graham, Lorna and the team at Boulevard Café on my Small Business Shout Out on Sunday, with many also offering their own kind words.

Fun fact – the Premier, Mark McGowan, also highly rates the Boulevard Café; his personal favourite is the tuna pattie with a chocolate milkshake.

AS PART of the McGowan Government’s Every Club Grant Scheme, I am thrilled to announce the Shire of Collie will receive $93,000 over three years for club development and support.

This will include development of a resource hub at Roche Park Recreation Centre, support from a Club Support Officer, consultants and mentors for Collie’s sporting and recreation groups to build capacity and develop stronger clubs.

FINALLY, wishing the Collie Senior High School staff and students a magical night for the 2023 School Ball happening on Saturday night. Parents remember to bring the tissues for the arrivals.

THERE was a time when I could not work out what made old blokes get so grumpy.

Many of these blokes seemed to be hassled by something and always had something to gripe about.

I’d often think they could save themselves some angst by just getting on with life - couldn’t they?

Well, as I get older and qualify for “old bloke” status, I am starting to review these old whingers and I’m finding that I have a lot more in common with them than I thought would ever be the case.

A recent trip to the big village - also known as Perth - brought home to me just how cranky I am getting and just how easily I can justify my whingeing.

You see, I am not in tune with what many people call “progress”. I like things the way they were, why do I have to change?

However, change was exactly what I had to do when attending a tennis event at what was the Perth Entertainment Centre but now has a new moniker, the RAC Arena.

In the good old days, buying food or a drink at the venue was not a problem, as long as you had a few dollars in your pocket. Fast forward to 2023 and this is no longer the case.

Imagine my feelings when, fully loaded up with junk food and drinks, I was told by a young woman that I needed a credit card to make the purchase.

“Well, I don’t have a credit card,” I told her. She shrugged her shoulders as if to say, “your problem, not mine”.

This is where the old whingeing bloke comes out.

“What’s wrong with my money?” I asked, as the queue behind me started to build up.

But there was no way the young woman was going to give ground.

“Look if you don’t have a credit card all you have to do is go down the steps to the ground floor, go to the administration office and use your cash to buy vouchers which can be used up here,” she advised.

“If I can do that down there, why can’t you just take my money up here?”

I asked. “I just can’t, the rules are the rules, we don’t take cash,” she responded as she turned away to serve the next person in the queue.

What did I do, what could I do?

I swallowed my pride. I left the food and drink on the counter and rushed back to my seat where my wife and friends were waiting for their eats. Fortunately, my wife is always carrying credit cards, both hers and mine, and has made a virtue of using them as “it makes things easier”.

Say that again!

Back to the young woman at the food outlet and fully equipped with a credit card.

“See it wasn’t that hard,” she said as I swiped my credit card.

Reality is that it was not that hard, but the sting was in the tail. A couple of weeks later we received our credit card statement and discovered that the sale had gone through, together with a surcharge for the privilege of having used the credit card.

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CCCCCCCCC PPPPPPP People, places and contributions to Collie life

Taste of Italy for Har mony Day

TASTE OF ITALY: Tonina De Angelis, Mary Pilatti, Frank Battista, Anna Papalia, Ralph and Mimma Pinneri and Antonietta Chiellini set to serve up a taste of Italy.

People: NOLA GREEN THE Collie Italian and Sporting Club will throw open its doors to the community tomorrow for its Harmony Day celebration.

From 4pm to 8pm, visitors will learn the art of pizza and pasta making, try beach volleyball and bocce, buy sizzled Italian sausages, homemade lasagne and Italian biscuits.

Live music will be provided and the bar will be open in an event that is a blend of Italian and Australian flavours.

The focus on food is an apt one for the club, for it played a large part in the fundraising which resulted in the building of the premises in Ewing Street, and continues to play a large part in the social events which occur there.

The mixture of beach volleyball - the beach being the Aussie element - and bocce, happening in harmony alongside one another, is a sign of how the Italian and the Aussie cultures have blended together, without one diluting the other.

The founders of the club would probably be surprised to see the success the club has become. Their idea to form a club in the 1960s was for it to be a place where Italians in the Collie community could meet and preserve elements of their Italian heritage.

There was a bit of confusion between the older men and their younger counterparts about the aims of the club.

Long-time committee man and president Leo De Angelis recalled at the time of the opening of the current premises that “we young ones wanted to play soccer, and when we found that was not what they wanted to do, we went away.”

The club was formed back in 1966, meeting at first in members’ houses or in the fire brigade hall. In 1974, a big step forward was taken when they purchased the Amusu Hall (now Collie Canvas) from the PCYC, and serious work began on building a solid club membership, as well as premises.

Joe Mileto had his tailor’s shop in the front of the building, and old John Battista and Joe Octobre used a chisel and hammer to break up rocks to get sewerage connected to the building.

The men did the physical work, and the ladies took over the fundraising, which took the form of many family dinners, social nights and barbecues.

New Year’s Eve dances in the Miners’ Institute began a tradition still observed more than 50 years later.

A formal dinner marked the opening of the club in the first hall, with the Ciallella family having the difficult task of catering for 200 meals in the tiny

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kitchen. This was solved by cooking much of the food at the Miners’ Institute and transporting it to the club in Johnston Street.

When - in 1996 - the large hall in Ewing Street was opened with a gala function, the Ciallella family was again involved, but the club ladies prepared the food which the Ciallellas served so the ladies could be seated with the guests.

The gala event, organised with flair by the late Pat Garofano, numbered among the guests the Italian consul, Mrs Barbara Bregato-Bonafini, and the then Leader of the Federal Opposition, Kim Beazley.

With a much larger kitchen, the ladies continued their catering, sharing their traditional dishes with their families and Australian friends.

When the need to raise funds was no longer so pressing, they continued to utilise their skills to run family nights, with pasta nights through the cooler months. Families have always played a large part in the life of the club, and the culture of families getting together to make large quantities of pasta sauces to last through the winter until the next harvest has continued.

Festivals held in the spring of 2002 and 2003, which highlighted the Italian

traditions, brought home to the Italians that what they thought of simple everyday things like preparing pasta from scratch were eye openers to their Australian neighbours.

The ladies found their pasta making drew crowds of onlookers, and as soon as they got it through the pasta machines, it was whisked into the kitchen, cooked and sold in the hall.

Meanwhile, the men had customers trying their homemade Italian bread dipped in homemade olive oil, and washed down with a taste of homemade vino. They were all genuinely delighted to find their traditional foods were such a hit, that what was to them an everyday thing was a special treat to others.

Subsequent Harmony Day festivals gave them the chance to again promote their delicious cuisine, so it is fitting that this will happen again tomorrow.

comes a bigger problem when you find out that hubby’s drops are for his ears.

Send money!

Another local with hearing problems automatically grabbed the phone when it rang early this week, and soon realised she hadn’t put her hearing aids in. Asked the caller to hold while she did so, and then asked the nature of the call. It was an organisation raising funds to support the deaf. She laughed, remarked on the

irony, but showed restraint in not uttering the words which came to mind – send money!

Visitors dominate Visitors dominated the golf club’s big Riverside event last weekend, and there’s a good reason for it: they easily out-numbered the local players.

In a healthy sign for the club, more than 75 percent of the 150 or so players were out-of-towners.

NAMESAKE: Leo De Angelis in the bar which bears his name.

BYSTANDER LOOKS AROUND

Hear ear!

We’ve been sworn to secrecy so no names will be used to describe a woman we heard about this week. Said woman has had eye surgery and has been given drops to put into her eyes. Unfortunately, her husband also has drops and we are reliably informed that, despite her improved vision, the said woman somehow managed to use hubby’s drops. That would be a problem in itself, but it be-

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CHURCH PARK NIGHT

Teresa Enriquez and Tom Bee.

Boomers enjoy fun night out MUSIC, food and fun were on the menu for the “Boomers” last Saturday night at the Club Hotel.

It was the second event organised by David Openshaw, this time with the added attraction of live music supplied

by Acoostic Drifter Adrian Stervaggi. Mr Openshaw was a little disappointed as numbers were down on the first event, but the response seems to indicate there is a thirst for the gatherings to proceed in the future.

Vicki Guilfoyle, Jean Snow and Elaine Marich.

Sparring partners Wayne Marich and Kevin Snow.

River an ‘angler’s paradise’

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MUSEUM MORSELS Contributer: TOM REARDON MR L LE SOUEF, of the Acclimatisation Society, suggested in an interview with a Collie Miner correspondent in early 1908 that the Collie River was an angler’s paradise.

In order to understand the role of Mr L Le Souef it is important to know something about the society.

The Western Australian Acclimatisation Society’s committee first met in 1896. It had two roles. One was to introduce animals from Europe into the Australian wild and the other was to establish a zoological garden.

In an early report to the WA Parliament, in 1898, president John Winthrop Hackett described the committee's progress in introducing such species as deer, oysters, eels and pheasants.

He wrote in the report: “Being convinced that the conditions of the colony are specially fitted for the acclimatisation of deer, the committee is making every endeavour to procure some of these beautiful and useful animals from the other Australian colonies. An application has also been made to Her Majesty the

Queen for a gift of Red, Fallow and Roe Deer."

Also listed on the report were “laughing jackasses”, which these days are better known as kookaburras.

"Twenty-nine giant kingfishers or laughing-jackasses, have been received, and most of them have been liberated in various localities," Hackett wrote.

While kookaburras are native to Australia, they were only found on the east coast until the society's decision to import them to WA. At the time the society in WA was founded, scientists in the Eastern States had already begun to realise that introducing species to new areas and countries might not be a good idea.

In 1897, the committee had invited the Director of Melbourne Zoo, Albert Le Souef, to select a site for the zoological garden.

Mr Le Souef chose the current South Perth site and his son, Ernest, was appointed as director and work began in June 1897.

On October 17, 1898, the Zoological Gardens were opened by the Governor of West Australia, Lieutenant Colonel Sir Gerard Smith.

On Thursday January 28, 1908, Mr Lancelot Le Souef visited Collie with the idea of seeing how the English Perch, which had been “liberated” by the society some seven years before, had acclimatised, and to verify reports of the species being caught in the Collie River.

Once his investigation was completed, he would then be able to report back to the committee on the advisability or otherwise of throwing the river open to fishing.

To reach a conclusion Le Souef undertook tests using a set net specially constructed for this task.

It was an experimental net as the first time it was used was in the Collie River and according to Le Souef, it proved very successful.

The test concluded that the waters of the Collie River were stocked with perch.

"O taste and see that the Lord is good..."

Psa 34:8

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10am morning service followed by early lunch All ages welcome

IDYLLIC: Perch fishing on the Collie River.

However, it was too early to reach the same conclusion about carp and tench.

It would appear that from around the time of its formation, the acclimatisation committee had been working towards getting all the southern waters of Western Australia stocked with edible fish and, after numerous experiments, it had been found that the fish most suitable for the waters in the south were the English perch.

Large numbers of trout had been placed in different rivers and streams but by 1908 there was no trace of them and so it was concluded that the waters of the south were not suitable for trout.

It was therefore decided to concentrate on stocking the rivers with perch. What is of interest here is that years later a trout farm would be established on the Collie River.

It seems that prior to his visit to the South-West, large numbers of perch had been reported in the railway dam at Chidlow’s Wells.

This dam was stocked with perch and the residents in the three months of April, May and June of 1907 took out over nine hundred kilograms of perch.

An official test of this dam using rods caught over 20 kilograms of perch.

Because of the large number of small fish caught in the dam it was decided to transport a lot of these to other rivers in the South-West.

It had been found that streams stocked with fish in the 1890s had fish in them.

However, because of the abundance of other food in the rivers, the perch were not hungry enough to be attracted by bait on a line.

Le Souef suggested that once this food supply was not as plentiful, the bait on a line would become attractive to perch.

He concluded that the government had

always supported the work of the society because it recognised that country waters were “at present absolutely valueless”.

It was the belief of the government that rivers should be made productive, giving both food and pleasure to the inhabitants who abided by these waterways.

It was the belief of the Society that hunting and shooting as a sport were losing popularity because the animals hunted such as kangaroos were fast being culled and that very soon sport other than fishing would be an unknown quantity.

If fishing as a recreation was to survive, Mr Le Souef suggested that size limits should be placed on catches and small fish be allowed to grow.

He was in high praise for the Collie Anglers’ Society which had helped the acclimatisation society in any way it could to ensure his work was completed. Members had assisted him on all his ventures on the waterways.

It is worth printing his remarks about the Collie River as he found it in 1908: “The Collie River is literally one of the finest rivers in the State.

"I have seen nearly all of them but rarely seen such a stretch of water as the Minninup Pool, extending four and a half miles. It will be of much use to publish photos of this stretch of water because very few people have any idea at all that there is such a magnificent expanse of water, the prevailing idea being that the river is just a series of little water holes which dry up in summer.

“When that stretch of water is thoroughly stocked with fish, it will be equal to giving Collie a good fish supply and fishermen all they want.”

Could this be said of the Collie River in 2023, I wonder?

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ALL SAINTS’ ANGLICAN CHURCH: 46 Venn Street.

Church Services: Every Sunday at 9am.

Morning tea after the service.

Holy Communion: First and second Sundays of each month.

Morning prayer: all other Sundays.

Enquiries to warden: Gwen Molnar.

Phone 9734 4020 or 0439 375 598.

Op shop: Open Tuesdays to Fridays 9am - 3pm Church office: Tuesdays only.

Secretary email: collieanglican@gmail. com Website: www.allsaintschurchcollie.org BAPTIST CHURCH: Cnr Prinsep and Elouera Streets, North Collie.

Church Enquiries: snr Elder Bob Greig 0418 903 693 Elder Stephen Sopolinski 0457 896 365 Sunday Service : 9.30am Visitors Welcome.

Kid's church: during Service.

Morning tea after service.

Ladies Bible Study Group: Tuesday 9.30am at the Church.

CHURCH OF CHRIST: 165 Prinsep St. Pastor: Shayne Goldfinch 0422 515 257.

Elder: Evan Mandry 0407 445 788.

Secretary: Glynis 0403 159 668.

Sundays: 9.30am, Family Service and Kids Church.

Thursdays: 9.30am, Craft & Friendship – Phone Heather 9734 4066 Saturdays: 7.30am, Periodically, Breakfast – Phone Evan 9734 1354.

Weekly Bible studies on various days.

All enquiries welcomed. Vision Radio (87.6FM) is a Ministry of our Church.

COALFIELDS BAPTIST CHURCH: 43 Venn Street, Independent Baptist Church, Simple Bible Preaching, Psalms, Classic Hymns and Spiritual Songs, KJV, Friendly Congregation. Main Service Sun 10am Bible Study Sun 4pm. All Welcome! Tea and Coffee Refreshments after Services.

Enquiries: Pastor Josh Denford 0403 300 802 coalfieldsbaptist@gmail.com facebook.com/cbccollie 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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20 years ago

No funds for aged care rooms An extra 30 people could have been housed at Riverview, but the facility had nowhere to put the beds.

The complex was granted operation funding for an extra 30 beds on top of its existing 41, but no funding was provided for capital works to house the extra residents.

Euthanasia supported Then-Collie MLA Mick Murray said he would support a terminally ill person's right to die. He was responding to questions on upper house member Robin Chapple's bill if it was to come before the lower house.

The bill had been in the upper house since the previous year.

Contributed by Kym Saunders School too hot: mother Higher than usual March temperatures prompted a Collie mother to lobby Education Minister Alan Carpenter to install air conditioning in all Collie schools.

She started a petition after her children had suffered heat-related illnesses.

Logging threat to wildlife The Collie Conservation Group raised concerns that logging in Fleay's Block could threaten numbats, as well as possums, owls and other fauna living in the area. The comments came after a Department of Conservation and Land Management report was released showing that 12 of 29 collared possums died within weeks of logging finishing in a forest near Bridgetown.

Blocks sold well Twenty-two blocks were auctioned off in Collie, with the cheapest selling for $3,400 and the most expensive going for $20,200. The bidders came from as far away as Kalgoorlie and Albany.

Sport Last trot meeting for season The last meeting for the Collie Trotting Club season had a good class of runners in the feature race, the 2003 Griffin Coal Collie Cup, with a full field of 10 horses.

However, two horses scratched early and then second favourite The Last Padron was involved in an incident and also scratched.

With only seven horses left in the race, Claim Jumper took an easy win.

ST BRIGID’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Cnr Prinsep and Medic Streets.

Parish Priest: Fr. Gerald Tan Office: 9793 2011. email:stbrigidscollie@ optusnet.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.

Vinnie’s shop: 9734 5664. Shopping hours: 9am to 1pm, 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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DEATHS SAUNDERS (ESMA ROBERTA): Our precious mum passed away on March 17 in Collie, born 1925 aged 97 Years. Rest in peace now mum. Loving wife of Gordon (dec) mother of Kerryn and Geroge (dec), Ian and Kerry, Kim and Debra, Gary and Oriana. Nana of Jamie, Dean, Taneika, Trent, Dillan, Reid, Stacey, and Hayley.

Little Nan of 10 great grandchildren. Very much loved.

SAUNDERS (ESMA ROBERTA): My beautiful mum, my heart aches with sadness, that you are no longer here. I will treasure everything we did together and the many moments we shared. You leave me with beautiful memories. The love you had for our family, your smile will never be forgotten. Your loving daughter, Kerryn xxx

DEATHS SAUNDERS (ESMA ROBERTA): 30.7.1925 - 17.3.23. Our beloved Essy who passed away on Friday 17-03-23. We could not have asked for a more loving and kind mother, mother in-law, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. You were such a special part of our lives, we will cherish our memories of you forever. Until we meet again mum. Love always Kim, Debra, Stacey and Jason, and girls, Hayley, Zac and boys.

SAUNDERS (ESMA): 30.7.1925 17.3.2023. Beautiful mum to Gary and Oriana. Wonderful nana to Trent, Dillan and Reid. We are so sad and heart broken. You leave us with fond memories of a caring, loving and beautiful lady who shaped us into who we are today. R.I.P Mum. SAUNDERS (ESMA ROBERTA): Precious memories will last forever. Essi you were like a second mum to me. Thanks for all your support over the many years. Lots of love, Margy (QLD).

SAUNDERS (ESMA): Deepest sympathy to Kerryn, Ian, Kim and Gary on the sad loss of your wonderful mum. We have many happy memories of our kind and generous Aunty Es. Love from Geoff, Trish, Brett, Kane, Gemma and families.

SAUNDERS (ESMA): Sincere sympathy to Kerryn, Ian, Kim, Gary and families on the passing of your lovely mum and nana.

Loved Aunty Es of Greg, Judith and family.

Many happy memories.

SAUNDERS (ESMA): A sad goodbye to Es, my beautiful friend of over eighty years. A lifetime of treasured memories.

Loved you, Mollie.

SAUNDERS (ESMA): Many special memories to keep. Our love and sympathy to Kerryn and all Esma's family. Wishing you strength and peace. Kath, Graham, Kristy and Kate.

EMPLOYMENT

FUNERALS FUNERAL NOTICE SAUNDERS:

COLLIE RIVER VALLEY MEDICAL CENTRE has a vacancy for a Part-time Medical Receptionist position (0.5).

We are looking for a person with good communication skills, excellent customer relations and an ability to multi-task in a busy medical surgery.

This person must be friendly, team orientated and reliable. The successful candidate will also be required to cover staff leave (Holidays & Personal).

Medical Receptionist experience is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.

Applications close on Friday 31st March 2023.

Please apply by email only by sending your CV and cover letter to Belinda Dent: belinda@crvmc.com.au.

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The Funeral Service to Celebrate the Life of the late Mrs Esma Roberta Saunders of ValleyView, Collie will take place in the Collie Eagles Football Club, Collie, commencing at 11am TOMORROW, Friday (24.03.23)

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GARAGE SALES SATURDAY: 3 Wittenoom Street, Saturday March 25, 8am - 12pm. Car winch, DVDs, lego, records and more.

THANK YOU GARDEN GARAGE SALE THANK YOU: To all who contributed to the garage sale last week in aid of "Community Garden of Remembrance for Unborn and Infants." $559 was raised plus $100 donation which will be used for ongoing maintenance.

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Rockingham's Van Eldik is 2023 Riverside champ GOLF

ROCKINGHAM’S Marty Van Eldik is the Collie Golf Club’s 2023 Riverside Open champion.

Van Eldik had rounds of 36 and 34 for a gross total of 70 points over the 36 holes in the event sponsored by the Coverley family and Bendigo Bank last Saturday and Sunday.

Runner-up, with rounds of 32 and 35 for a total gross score of 67, was Aron Jones from Bunbury, just ahead of Evan Sewell, from Busselton, with a gross total of 66 followed by Greg Golinski on 62.

Saturday’s 18 hole gross winner was Grant Dhu, from Pinjarra, with a 33 total. Runner-up was Collie’s Danny Cheng, with 30.

Sunday’s 18 hole gross winner was Warren Hann, from Bunbury, with 30.

Runner-up was Ross Wheeler, from Dunsborough, on 29.

The 36 hole nett winner was Simon Boccia, from Bunbury, with rounds of 40 and 37 for a total of 77 stableford points.

Runner-up was Bill Wagner, from York, with nett rounds of 40 and 36 for a 76 total.

Ken Oung from Platinum was third with 73 and Collie’s Logan Giblett was fourth on 72.

Saturday’s 18 hole nett winner was Dayle Hamilton, from Harvey, with 40. Runner-up was Rory Cowan, from Greenbushes, with 38.

Sunday’s 18 hole nett winner was Jim Hine, from Katanning, with 40, with Denmark’s Steve Westbrook on 38 the runner-up.

Bunbury’s Jo Jones was the 36 hole gross winner in the ladies’ competition.

She had rounds of 24 and 27 for a 51 point total. Runner-up, with rounds of 24 and 24 for 48 was Karan Murray from Katanning.

Melville Glades’ Helen Constable, with 42 finished third, while her compatriot, Shirley Van Der Brugghen, also had 42.

Saturday’s 18 hole gross winner was Busselton’s Gail Kneale, with 24. Runner-up was Stacy Dhu, from Pinjarra, on 21.

Sunday’s 18 hole gross winner was Corinna Rudler, from Rockingham, with 21, with Katanning’s Tracey Lamont runner-up on 19.

Winner of the 36 hole nett was Jean Bates, from Esperance, with rounds of 36 and 36 for a 72 total.

Runner-up, with rounds of 38 and 29 for 67 was Gaye Hayes from WAGC. In third place was Boyup Brook’s Jann Mead with 65 while fourth place went to Dee Devenish, from Perth Golf Network, also with 65.

Saturday’s 18 hole nett winner was Lenore Brazenor from Mount Lawley with 32 points from Peninsula Golf Club’s Jennifer Judd on 32.

Sunday’s 18 hole nett winner was Yvonne Bower from Pinjarra with 33.

Jodie Allison, from Collie, was run-

ner-up, on a countback, also with 33 points.

THE weekend’s Riverside Open competition was preceded by Friday’s four-ballbest-ball stableford event, sponsored by Henderson Hardware.

Beau Wright and Jarrad Miller were the outright nett winners with the sensational score of 54 points (an average of three points a hole!).They were six shots clear of Matt Burek and Daniel Simpson on 48.

Corina Rudler and Stacy Dhu finished third, on a countback from James Abbott and Greg Bell, with both pairings finishing on 47.

Ian Edwards and Charlie Buemi, together with Corey and Gary Old plus Warren Hann and Jamie Pitchers, finished with 45.

Rounding out the ball allocation, with each pairing scoring 44 were the combinations of Phil Savarese-Gordy Riggir, Wayne Barnett-Andrew Young, Ron Annandale-Eric Annandale, Michael Camp-

ing-Nick Dwyer, Jean Bates- Neil Wilson and Paul Moyses-Joel Simmonds.

Winners of the gross trophy were Simon Tuckey and Brant Sachse with 37 points.

LAST Thursday’s nine-hole scroungers competition was won by the evergreen Phil Warburton. “Warby” finished with 22 points, two better than Gary Old, on 20.

Bruce Jackson, Jay Robinson and George Newlands each received a voucher for their returns of 19.

Bruce Jackson and John Jackson each had the day’s best gross - 40 off-the-stick.

Novelty winners were Graham Williams (No. 1), Peter Coombs (4), Kevin Ireland (6), Ian Stewart (7) and David Laird (9).

LADIES’ Wednesday nine-hole event last week was won on a count back by Peta Ellery.

Her score of 17 points was matched by Donna Smith, while Kerry Dye finished third with 15. Receiving a ball each for

returns of 14 were Margaret Whipp, Lee Massara, Patti Law and Val Riley.

Novelties went to Jodie Allison (No. 4) and Sue Earnshaw (6).

LAST week’s Shep’s Super March leisure day 18-hole stableford competition on Tuesday was won by Fred Bronickis.

His great score of 40 points won him the carton on offer while Phil Rabjones, with 38, was the runner-up.

Gary Old and Kevin Ireland each finished with 37 points, followed, on 36, by Corey Slater and Trevor McCormick.

Chris Shea and Alan Kent received vouchers for their return of 35, as did Jay Robinson with his 34.

Novelty winners were Chris Shea (Nos. 4 and 6), Logan Giblett (7), Matt Reuben (14) and Jim Larsen (18).

THIS Saturday’s event is an 18-hole all in stableford sponsored by the Collie River Valley Bulletin. Scroungers is on today (Thursday) and will be off full handicaps, with leisure day next Tuesday and ladies’ day next Wednesday.

at 9am. Nominations close at 10am on Monday.

The Cheeky Squirrel event will be played on April 4 and 6. A nominations sheet will be put on the notice board.

The inter-league round robin championships event is scheduled for Monday, April 3, at Eaton. This will be contested by all the winners from the country leagues - Blackwood, Leeuwin, Murray and the South West.

THERE was another good turnout for last week’s Wednesday’s meat pack.

There were two games played with a change of partners for the second.

Only two players won both games.

Rose Colgan won with 4 plus 14 from Jock Davidson on 4 plus 7 and in third was Tom Edwards with 2 plus 10.

THE usual suspects rocked up for the seventh week of community bowls when the spider was won by Rachel from Ball Breakers.

The ladies’ “touchers” went to Vicki from Retired Miners, Linda from Senior Cits and Rachel from Ball Breakers.

The men’s “touchers" went to Wayne from Retired Miners, Geoff from Ball Breakers and Troy from Numbnuts.

The overall winners for week seven were the Dockers.

THE men played their last pennant games before the finals last week.

The first division played Dunsborough at home.

Wayne Simmonds, Kevan McKenzie, Ron Guilfoyle and Trevor Welsh lost 16 to 25; Ray Colgan, Jeff Crowe, Brian Bass and Rob Ferris lost 16 to 18.

Collie nil to Dunsborough 4 points.

Fourth division played Dunsborough, at Dunsborough.

Neil Roberts, Barry Lowe, Jamie Godfrey and Ian Bushell lost 19 to 23; George Saggers, Peter Kaurin, Jim McElroy and Tom Gale won 21 to 16.

Collie 3 points to Dunsborough 1 point.

The fourth division finished on top of the ladder. The finals started yesterday and conclude next Wednesday in Collie.

Spectators are welcome.

THE men’s championship singles, sponsored by Collie River Valley Medical Centre, started last Sunday and will be finalised this Sunday.

There were 16 players in a knockout last Sunday, with the eight winners playing in the major and the losers going into the plate.

There have been some tight games so far with more to follow.

Ladies compete in league event BOWLS

COLLIE Bowling Club was well represented at the South West League championships played in Bunbury last week.

The fours team of Penny Valli, Karina Snow, Anj Boulton, Eileen Hindle and Bev Old won two games, while in the triples, Vicki Daniel, Kath McElroy, Rose Godfrey and Rose Colgan won four games.

The pairs team of Kerry Scott and Cheryle Brown were very competitive without recording a win and in the singles Heather Gibbs won one game, and Glenice Kaurin won four games in the veteran singles.

Players were up against first division bowlers from the other clubs and results indicate they would need to improve to go up to division one for next season.

The major singles title was won by Busselton’s Karen Gaglia with 18 plus 46. Runner-up was Gail Eccelston (Bunbury) with 15 plus 46.

The shield winner was Busselton on 39 points from Eaton 37 and Bunbury 35.

Locally, the Global Auto Electrical championship pairs will start next Tuesday with drawn pairs, starting

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ADAM Cole has won the Collie Lawn Tennis Club’s men’s singles title.

In the championship final last weekend Cole won a fantastic final against Paul Bernardi.

Both players exhibited fantastic skills, with long rallies and some impressive winners coming from both sides of the net.

In a straight sets win that belies how close the games were, Cole took out the championship 6-4, 6-4.

Other championship events played during March included the women's doubles in which the newly formed team of Chrischelle Davis and Sara Cole beat Karen McGuckin and Whitney Marley, 6-2, 6-3.

Following a short break, Davis and Cole returned to the court, this time on opposite sides of the net for the mixed doubles.

Davis teamed up with long-time doubles partner Paul Bernardi, while Cole teamed up for the first time with her brother, Adam.

The match was hard fought, with many long games going to multiple

deuces, and teams trading breaks in serve. After two and a half hours, and three close sets, team Cole managed to take the win 5-7, 6-4, 6-4.

The men's doubles final featured newly formed pairs. Paul Bernardi and Adam Cole took the win over Kevin Davis and Jason Earnshaw, 6-1, 6-1.

2023 club singles champion Adam Cole.

Jason Earnshaw.

Chrischelle Davis.

Season to kick off under new lights FOOTBALL COLLIE Eagles will take on South Bunbury in Collie’s first game of the 2023 South West Football League season this Saturday.

The game will be played under the

newly erected lights at the Collie Recreation Ground.

Eagles club president Matt Blackford said Saturday is a big day for the club and a social event, including the players’ auction, is planned in the clubrooms after the games.

Blackford said all grades are expected to be competitive this season.

“The competition is really good this year," he said.

"There’s been a lot of different players across the teams and our players have

turned a leaf in their training. Their attitude has changed, whether it's on the field or off the field, and it reflects in their training habits.

“There’s been a culture change where the players have bought into what we’re trying to do and everyone wants to make a difference. It’s been pretty incredible.”

Kade East will continue to coach the league side, while Leon Khan will coach the reserves and Mark Lincoln the colts.

Matt Stevens is the women’s coach.

Blackford said the Eagles’ pre-season

was one of the best for a long time. “They did lots of running, lots of match planning and they had two pre-season games - one was interclub and the other was against Piara Waters,” he said.

“The match against Piara Waters was pretty even as they had a good outfit.

"We didn't keep score in the interclub game but it was a pretty even match.”

Saturday’s colts game bounce down will be at 12.20pm followed by the reserves at 2.15pm, women at 4.10pm and league at 5.40pm.

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Mark's 'life' surprise ALL THE GOOD SPORTS ARE IN THE BULLETIN

MARK Williams was awarded life membership of the Collie Cricket Club last Friday at an end-of-season presentation night at the Coombe Street clubrooms.

Williams said the award was a surprise, and he felt emotional.

“I am the club president, so I was running the event,” he said.

“I didn’t know about the award until Mala (Blair Malatesta) stood up and said he had a bit to add.

“That’s when I thought, what is going on?”

Williams’ former Bullfinch teammate, Eddie Mills, then stood up to present the award, and Williams saw his parents walk around from the side of the clubrooms. “I was so shocked and surprised - I couldn’t talk,” he said.

Williams has been involved with Collie cricket since he played seniors at age 15.

For Bullfinch, he played more than 100 games and made more than 2000 runs.

He took more than 150 wickets, and was club champion twice. He was also part of six premiership wins, including three as captain.

Since the merger to Collie Cricket Club, Williams has played 183 games and made 3481 runs. He has taken 229 wickets from 1215 overs and has been the club champion four times.

Williams became club president two years ago, and was secretary for four years before that.

“I’ve always loved cricket and I’ve played all my life,” he said. “I’ve been lucky enough to play with my mates and form great friendships.

“As is with a lot of sports in Collie, membership has dropped off, but I feel like I have a duty to carry cricket on.

“Collie cricket isn’t as big as it is in Bunbury, but we have our own little group and we battle on.”

Williams said he is looking to step away from the president’s position, as he and his wife Sharnee are expecting their third child this year. However, he said it was not an easy decision.

“I just won’t have enough time to do the president’s role,” he said.

“Being a life member isn’t something I’d thought much about, it is a huge honour to receive recognition.”

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