Collie Bulletin March 3

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No lights in sight Thursday, March 3, 2022

Reporter: AMY DOROZENKO TRAFFIC lights earmarked for the Prinsep and Throssell streets intersection are off the agenda.

According to the Main Roads Department (MRD), the intersection is ranked at 2525th on its priority list for traffic lights. MRD spokesman Dean Roberts said the ranking is based on crash frequency.

“There are a large number of intersections with a higher priority,” Mr Roberts said.

The risk of injury for road users on the road has reduced significantly

since the introduction of a 40 kilometre an hour speed limit.

Despite there being a crash at the intersection on a recent Saturday morning, only five crashes had been reported in the five years leading up to December 31, 2020, with one requiring medical attention, Mr Roberts said.

The number and severity of crashes is one of the criteria MRD uses to justify funding applications for civil works at intersections.

“Unfortunately, some intersections have much higher crash rates than others, making them a higher priority for funding,” said Mr Roberts.

He said MRD presented the Shire of Collie with options, including the installation of traffic signals or a roundabout to

Tyson’s guernsey design a winner A YEAR 10 Collie Senior High School student has won the annual SMF AFL guernsey-design competition.

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“As far as I am aware there was no funding for it and it was discussed for some time in the future with no real date set,” Mr Miffling said. “There were no promises made.”

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Reading challenge inspires students

AFTER 22 years one of the Collie Visitor Centre’s longest-serving staff members has signed off from greeting people visiting Collie.

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FAIRVIEW Primary School is now in the third year of its schoolwide reading challenge, with the grand prize being an Apple iPad. Page 4.

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be installed to help ease traffic congestion during peak hours.

“The installation of traffic signals was determined to be the more viable option, given design constraints in the area.”

West of Prinsep Street north and Throssell Street is used by an average 5600 vehicles a day, while north of Throssell Street and Prinsep Street is used by an average 7000 vehicles a day.

Acting shire president Ian Miffling said he was not aware of the MRD ranking for the intersection.

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Bookings peak at tourist park

ONE: Collie Senior High School year 10 student Tyson Washer with his winning entry in the Stephen Michael Foundation AFL guernsey-design competition.

Tyson’s guernsey design success A YEAR 10 Collie Senior High School student has won the annual Stephen Michael Foundation (SMF) AFL guernsey-design competition.

Tyson Washer, who was in one of SMF’s leadership groups last year, designed the guernsey using the idea of “one”.

“It’s about being one and reconciliation,” Tyson said.

“One country, one people.”

All 26 of the students who participated in the foundation’s leadership group at

the school had designed their own guernsey for the competition.

One student’s design was then chosen from the eight schools participating in the leadership program.

On the front of the guernsey Tyson drew a picture of Australia, to represent place, and used the colours of the national flag to colour it.

Mabo-influenced figures of people, as well as Indigenous symbols, are also used.

On the back, an array of different coloured hands all

meet in the centre, below Stephen Michael’s number 25 which he wore when playing for South Fremantle, while a boomerang flies above them.

The impressive shirt will be framed and hung in the foyer of Collie High’s administration building for visitors to see.

“I will also get to keep one,” Tyson said.

Last year, Tyson was one of six students chosen to attend the SMF overnight leadership camp at Point Peron in Rockingham.

SOME 800 extra bookings were made at the Collie River Valley Tourist Park over the 2021/22 holiday season.

There were record numbers recorded last October/November and the trend continued through November and the holiday period with some 3500 van sites booked overall.

Park owner Patrick Honeywill said it was mostly caravans rather than campers that made the bookings.

“Social groups, caravan clubs and mountain bikers came for one night and stayed for three due to the abundance of things to do and see here,” Mr Honeywill said.

“This included the murals, trails and swimming spots like Honeymoon Pool, Minningup and Black Diamond.”

People came from all over, including the south west and wheatbelt, with a majority from the Perth and Peel regions.

Visitors from Queensland, South Australia and Victoria, who had been holidaying around the state since the state border closed in 2020, also visited.

Potters Gorge was fully booked during the summer and still continues to be fully booked on weekends.

Wellington Dam Kiosk owner Diane Greville, who manages the Potters Gorge bookings, said people were being told not to expect

to get a camping spot when they arrived.

“We’re having to tell people to book well ahead of arriving,” Mrs Greville said.

Day trippers are coming for the mural, while families who are camping for a few days are eager to see the murals, or visit the wineries and trails.

“A lot of first timers have said they didn’t realise all of what Collie has to offer and that it was only two hours away from the city,” said Mrs Greville. “They have said they would love to return.”

The Collie Visitor Centre was visited by 2,838 people over the school holidays. Numbers were in line with the previous school holiday period.

“Visitors came from all over the state, including the south west, Perth and north of the state,” said visitor centre manager Janine Page.

“It was a real mix of tourists coming to town.

“Families, singles and couples all came to see the murals, trails and our water spots,” Ms Page said. “Tourists also enjoyed our camping spots and picnicking in the parks.”

Ms Page said the majority of visitors were keen to come back to Collie in the near future, with a lot of them taking maps for the mountain bike trails as the weather was too hot to ride for some of them.

COVID positive cases at Griffin POSITIVE cases of COVID-19 have been reported at Griffin Coal mine site.

The number of positive cases is not known but employees have been urged to remain vigilant.

A letter sent to employees on Friday said workers with confirmed cases had attended production C panel night shifts from February 21 to 24.

All known close contacts have been contacted and a full deep

clean of known locations was completed.

Workers who attended site during the exposure period were asked to self-test before returning for rostered shifts.

Employees who return a positive result or have any queries were asked to make immediate contact with their supervisor or manager and to refer to the testing and isolation guides provided by the State Government.

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LANDHOLDERS in the Shire of Collie who still have unwanted blackberry growing on their properties are urged to contact Chris Howe at the Leschenault Catchment Council immediately.

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The spraying program conducted through the South West Collaboration Blackberry Scheme is coming to an end but there is still a small amount left in the budget.

The scheme is supported by

the Department of Agriculture, Water and Environment under Communities Combating Pests and Weeds Impacts Droughts program.

Contact Mr Howe at chris. howe@leschenaultcc.org.au.

Updates from the officer in charge

Burglary at waste water treatment plant THE Collie Waste Water Treatment Plant on Mungalup Road was burgled on Friday night.

Several tools from the construction site at the plant were stolen.

Collie Police were alerted then detectives from the Bun-

bury police station were called in to investigate.

An itemised list of what was stolen is still being compiled to identify the extent of the missing tools.

Detective Mick Grasso said there does not appear to be any damage caused but police

were still working on the specifics.

Police do not have any suspects yet and the investigation, which is in its very early stages, is ongoing.

Police are looking for any information that can help them in the investigation.

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South32 will phase out coal by 2035

DEPARTING: Doctor Basudeb Saharay retired from the Collie Hospital last Monday.

Dr Saharay calls time on hospital DOCTOR Basudeb Saharay has called time on over 45 years at the Collie Hospital.

In October 1976, Dr Saharay began working at the hospital after originally coming here with his wife, Jharna, for a short stay and falling in love with the town.

In the hospital he worked as an in-patient and out-patient doctor, as well as a surgeon.

He gave up surgical practice in 2010 to focus on his

patients at the Collie Medical Group. “I am trying to cut my workload and enjoy family more,” Dr Saharay said.

“We’ve been thinking about it for a while and it got to the point where we thought time is too short so we chose to do it now.

“I had a heavy workload so I gradually cut back on my responsibilities over the years.”

Dr Saharay counts himself lucky to live in a sup-

portive community which has trusted him to care for it and treat its illnesses for such a long time.

“I will miss the company and working with all the people, from my patients to the nurses at the hospital,” Dr Saharay said.

“I will need to get used to working not as hard, travelling once the pandemic is controlled, and spending time with family, something I have not been able to do while working.”

No waterskiing at Glen Mervyn GLEN Mervyn Dam was closed to waterskiing access last week due to its unsafe low-water level.

The Department of Transport’s manager of navigational safety and moorings, Mark Briant, said the water level had dropped below the safe depth to remain open for waterskiing.

“The specific measurement

for the closure of dams is based on Australian Height Datum (AHD) rather than capacity and at Glen Mervyn there is one level for closure currently set at below 200 AHD,” Mr Briant said.

“Now that Glen Mervyn has fallen to that level, the dam is deemed unsafe for waterskiing as low-water levels have a greater risk to skiers.”

The ski area will reopen when water levels have once again increased to a suitable level to allow for safe waterskiing.

This usually follows winter rains.

All other water activities are permitted on the dam with the exception of freestyle driving of personal watercraft or jet skis.

COLLIE-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns has encouraged local tourism businesses to apply for the State Government’s industry support packages announced last Friday.

Under the $15 million WA Tourism Deposit Refund Program, Collie businesses that have refunded deposits on cancelled interstate and international bookings due to the delay to a full WA border reopening could be eligible for total deposit refunds of up to $50,000.

“Whilst tourism operators may have been impacted, the decision to delay the full border reopening was about saving lives and saving jobs, and

minimising the spread of Omicron in our community,” Mrs Hanns said.

“The Safe Transition Industry Support Package is there to assist those impacted by the decision to delay the full reopening of the border.”

She added that sole traders may also be eligible under the $20 million WA Tourism Support Program for a one-off payment of $10,000 or $20,000 to offset any expenses incurred by tourism businesses in preparation for the initially scheduled full border reopening.

Both programs are part of the $77 million Safe Transition Industry Support Pack-

age designed to offset some of the additional costs or lost revenues as a result of the adjusted border reopening.

“I encourage all eligible Collie businesses to apply for these packages.”

To be eligible, businesses will need both an active and valid ABN and also have at least one business premise in WA. Businesses will also need to be an active member of the tourism industry and show that they have sustained a significant reduction in turnover over the past two years.

Eligible businesses can apply for funding through Tourism WA.

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SOUTH32 Worsley will phase out coal by 2035 as part of its commitment to halve operational emissions.

Collie Shire Council was told the company’s decarbonisation, water and coal-to-gas project will employ 100 workers over three years.

Dr Phillip Drain, who is project manager decarbonisation and water at South32, said the project will include the removal of three coal-fired burners and the installation of a new boiler.

He said the changes will ensure the company can continue to operate.

Dr Drain said decarbonisation is a key aspect of the company’s global approach to climate change.

South32 intends to achieve net-zero emissions from its 2021 baseline by 2050, aligning with the Paris Agreement.

The company’s Environmental Review Document (ERD) is due to be released this year, to be reviewed by the Environmental Review Authority (EPA).

The ERD proposal will include incremental, five-yearly emission-reduction targets consistent with the decarbonisation plan.

South32 will also investigate projects that deliver additional sustainability benefits alongside emission reductions, such as water, community and biodiversity outcomes.

At present, the refining operation produces 4.6 metric tonnes of

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carbon-dioxide emissions a year.

Coal is used in the boiler to produce power and steam to refine bauxite and coal used in steam generation accounts for 75 percent of its emissions.

Natural gas used in the calcination stage of the process produces 20 percent of its emissions and imported power and diesel consumption makes up the remainder.

In the coal-to-gas project, South32 plans to replace three coal-fired burners (diesel pre-burners and gas igniters) with more efficient gas burners.

Dr Drain said the ERD will look at additional energy efficiency such as heat recovery from waste.

It will also look at additional fuel-shifting projects such as hydrogen, biomass and renewable electricity.

Actions to be completed at the site include upgrading the burner safety system to modern standards and extending the life of the oldest facility by removing adhesive wear of internals.

This work will be a staged transition over a number of years and it is intended to align the transition with maintenance outages.

Councillors were also told that a mud-washing project, which includes the installation of three, high-efficiency, deep-cone washer tanks, will reduce the amount of water required in the refining process, which washes caustic out of red mud tailings.

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Students inspired to read through challenge

Fairview Primary School students Poppy Lincoln (year one), Summer Spencer (year two) and Isla Slater (year three) are participating in the school-wide reading challenge.

FAIRVIEW Primary School is now in the third year of its school-wide reading challenge. This year students have the chance to win an iPad as well as numerous other prizes for their dedication.

School librarian Donna Whitney said last year almost 10,000 challenge books were completed by students.

“Fifty-five of those students read up to 100 more than once,” Mrs Whitney said.

She said that the reading challenge had now become second nature and is a much-loved part of the school’s programs.

It fostered a love of reading and encouraged reluctant readers to read more often.

For every book or 20 minutes’ read, students collect a signature in their challenge book from either their parents/carers or school staff.

This amounts to them reaching milestones.

Mrs Whitney said that the initial idea of every book read had changed since the beginning of the challenge.

“I had to change the initial idea

of every book read as students were reading novels and it was unfair on them,” explained Mrs Whitney.

Milestones are set every 20, 40, 50, 75 and 100 signatures, giving students the opportunity to collect prizes as they read.

For 20 signatures, students are given a bookmark and a pencil or eraser; for 40, a sharpener and a toy; for 50, a colouring book; and for 75, a personalised library bag made by Mrs Whitney.

On reaching 100 signatures they receive a book and a raffle ticket into the draw for the iPad. Students are also given certificates for each milestone of 50 and above.

“We read their names out at assembly and celebrate their success as a school too,” Mrs Whitney said.

The challenge is a welcome addition to the school’s focus on reading and literacy.

Through programs the school has adopted, such as silent reading, National Simultaneous Storytime, Mystery Reader, as well as the challenge, the school community can continue to foster a love of reading for all students.

South32 partners with Clontarf SOUTH32 Worsley Alumina has partnered with the Clontarf Foundation to support Collie Clontarf Academy young Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander students for the next three years.

As part of the agreement, Worsley has given $45,000 to the academy.

This will allow employees to visit to mentor the students in preparing for job interviews, teaching them about the resources sector and the different em-

ployment opportunities available at the refinery.

Clontarf Foundation chief executive officer Gerard Neesham was complimentary of the support given to these students.

“It is fantastic that South32 are providing localised support over the next three years for our Collie Clontarf Academy.

“We look forward to engaging with the teams at Worsley which will hopefully

lead to local employment opportunities for our Year 12 leavers.”

Worsley Alumina vice president operations Erwin Schaufler said the company was proud to work with the community to support the foundations’s great work.

The partnership will also support the local academy to run leadership camps, hold sports carnivals, conduct student health checks and facilitate visits to local employers, better enabling stu-

dents to participate more meaningfully in society. This supports the academy’s aims of improving education, discipline, life skills and employment prospects of young Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander men.

“As a major employer we have the ability and the responsibility to make a real impact on reconciliation and our new partnership with the Clontarf Foundation reflects that,” Mr Schaufler said.

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THIS year’s World Day of Prayer worship, an interdenominational service, will be held at St Brigid’s Church tomorrow, Friday, March 4 at 9.30am.

All are welcome to attend.

This annual service began more than 50 years ago and was originally designated the Women’s World Day of Prayer.

It still has a focus on the plight of women in difficult situations.

This year, the focus is on women in England, Wales and Northern Ireland where women still face many problems with violence in homes, living in poverty and living with disability.

Among local women who will be participating in tomorrow’s service are Alison Roberts, who will recite The Lord’s Prayer in Welsh, and Gwen Molnar who will read a poem about daffodils.

Because of COVID-19 restrictions, the morning tea which would normally follow the service has unfortunatley been cancelled.

New Arrival Ashleigh Sutherland and Angus Bott were overjoyed to welcome their new daughter, Kylah Anne Bott, into the world on January 9.

Kylah was born at Bunbury Regional Hospital, weighing in at 7 pounds 2 ounces.

Kylah has one proud older brother, Ryker.

She is the treasured little namesake of her Nanny “Anne” in heaven, who gained her angel wings only three days prior to Kylah’s arrival.

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Miner’s cottage gets makeover FOR Rachel and Logan Giblett, turning the more than 100-year-old miner’s cottage they bought in Venn Street into their dream home was a must.

The recently married couple wanted a house where they could begin their family.

And so it was to be as, during the twoyear renovation from 2018 to 2020, their son Bodhi was born.

Mr Giblett grew up in the house across the street where his parents still live and moving so close to his parents was not the initial plan.

“We fell in love with another house in north Collie but missed out on it,” Mrs Giblett said.

The miner’s cottage went on sale and they snapped up the chance to unleash their Hampton’s vision on the property.

They do not know how old the home is.

“During the gutting of the house, I found a penny dated 1912 so we figured

HOME SWEET HOME: Logan and Rachel Giblett in the front yard of their renovated miner’s cottage in Venn Street. the house was at least that old,” Mr Giblett said.

Mr Giblett gutted the house, including the tin walls, using a flat-headed screwdriver and hammer, before employing builder Jeff Riley.

The original three-bedroom, one-bathroom home was then designed to be turned into a four-bedroom, two-bathroom house which the Gibletts could grow into.

“We still have cabinetry in the laun-

dry, our driveway, carport and backyard landscaping to go,” Mrs Giblett said.

“It has been a long process but we have enjoyed it.” Where they could, they kept the original parts of the home.

Trails getting plenty of attention THE new Wellington National Park mountain bike trails are recording an average of 100 bike rides per day on weekdays and nearly double that on weekends.

This is after the initial spike following its opening last year.

A Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Attractions spokesperson said

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the trails have not only attracted many different levels of riders from beginners to experts due to the range of bike trails but also hikers.

“The trails have attracted experienced mountain bikers as well as families and people who are camping nearby at Potters Gorge or Honeymoon Pool,” the spokesperson said.

“The new Collie Trail Retreat will be a positive addition to the trail tourism offering for Collie, giving trail users the ability to ride from their accommodation straight onto the trails.”

Some trail maintenance work will be done later this year when there is more soil moisture as maintenance work in dry, summer conditions is not effective.

Longer term, all the Collie trails will be managed under a cooperative governance and sustainability model that seeks to involve State and local government and the community.

“A new mountain bike trail in Westralia Conservation Park is under construction and the Wiilman Bilya walk trail is in the final stages of construction.”

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Reform could lead to rate rise PROPOSED reforms to the Local Government Act could lead to higher rates for ratepayers.

The reforms will lead to wide ranging changes to the Act, and will directly impact the operations and administration of the shire, chief executive officer Stuart Devenish reported to the last meeting of council.

Mr Devenish recommended council provide comments on the proposal through the South West zone of the WA Local Government Association, and directly to the State Government.

The reforms propose earlier intervention, effective regulation and stronger penalties; reducing red tape and increasing consistency and simplicity; greater transparency and accountability; stronger local democracy and community engagement; clear roles and responsibilities, and improved financial management and reporting.

One of the recommendations is for a tiered limit on the number of councillors, which would reduce the number of councillors in Collie to between five to nine councillors. Currently there are 11 councillors.

The Collie council seeks to retain the current numbers of elected members, as it has been found in the past that the prevalence of shift work in this shire would impact on the capability of obtaining a quorum for meetings.

A key recommendation is the establishment of a Chief Inspector of Local Government to receive minor and serious complaints about elected members.

A number of the proposed changes will bring added costs to local government, such as the requirement to record all meetings. At present, only written minutes of meetings are required.

Smaller local governments such as Collie will be required to record and publish audio records, at a minimum; they would also be encouraged to livestream or video record meetings.

All meeting recordings would need to be published at the same time as the meeting minutes.

Confidential items would have to be forwarded to the Department of Local Government for archiving.

It would be necessary to split recordings where confidential matters were involved, as these cannot be published generally, but must be forwarded to be archived.

A requirement to have to maintain registers of leases, community grants, interests disclosures, applicant contributions and contracts would all lead to increased administration costs, councillors were told.

Council will have to have a community and stakeholder engagement charter, and this would have to be published and accessible.

Kids’ program moves online TO HELP ease some of the social pressures young children may be feeling when their routine is out of sync due to impacts of COVID-19, the Child and Parent Centre - Collie Valley has taken their popular Jo Jingles program online through their Facebook page.

Centre coordinator Carole English recognised the impact that COVID-19 is having on the community.

“Dealing with things outside the ordinary is not easy and at times stressful,” Ms English said.

“To keep a sense of normality, programs are continuing to run with a new booking system in place to help with physical distancing.”

Jo Jingles is a free, evidence-informed, easily accessible class that supports children to learn through music and movement. The structured and interactive classes offer a fantastic educational activity for children from three months to five years of age.

Parents play a key part in the program, supporting their children to learn through activities designed to help develop significant skills in balance

MUSIC AND MOVEMENT: Jo Jingles’ participant Lydia Scally was mesmerised by the bubbles during playtime for the three to five year-old session last week. and coordination, gross motor, memory, and social development.

The new Jo Jingles booking system will include both face-to-face classes as well as online classes run through their Facebook page.

The pre-recorded video by Jo Jingles’ owner Catherine Hemblen will be made available on Thursday mornings.

Face-to-face classes are held on Wednesdays at the centre located at Wilson

Park. Walking children to three-year-olds participate in the 9.30am to 10.15am class, while three to five year-olds can join in the 10.30am to 11.15am class.

This term, the younger group will learn about numbers, colours, their bodies and celebrations including Easter and birthdays.

The older group will use the book A Journey Home from Grandpa’s to learn about vehicles, colours and songs.

End of innings for local sportsman OBITUARY WELL-KNOWN local sportsman Gordon Bailey died last week after a long illness.

When he first moved to Collie with his young bride, Gordon was an active member of the town’s sporting landscape.

In summer, he played cricket for Railways and represented Collie at country week on numerous occasions.

During winter, he pulled on the footy boots for Collie and he was a regular at Collie Golf Club all year round where he spent time on the committee.

Sport brought Gordon Bailey and his future wife, Joyce Hewson, together at a cricket social function in Perth.

Gordon was a skilled batsman and wicket keeper who played for Midland-Guildford’s second grade WACA side, and Joyce’s hockey had caught the eye of State selectors, and taken her to Perth from her hometown in Collie.

She went on to represent Australia overseas, and had

a distinguished career at State level for many years.

Gordon was team manager for YMCC women’s division one hockey team in Perth for a season.

The young couple married in November, 1961, and shortly afterwards moved to Collie, where they raised four daughters - Karen, Glenys, Deanne and Krystina.

Gordon was born in Guildford in 1939, the youngest of six children, and attended Caversham Primary School and Midland High School.

He left high school part way through his second year after being offered an auto electrician apprenticeship with the Metropolitan Passenger Transport Trust, turning down a scholarship to attend Perth Modern School in the process.

He also drove trucks at Kununurra for a time, when Lake Argyle was being established.

After moving to Collie, he worked for some time in the mines, then went on to run his own auto-electrician

business, Collie Autolectrix, for a number of years.

He was extremely well respected in the community.

The Baileys moved back to Perth in 1992 to be near their three younger daughters, who were playing hockey at an elite level.

Gordon worked at Schultz Automotive before ending his working life working for himself as a gardener and subsequently as a gardener at Rossmoyne Primary School.

Although most of his working life was spent as an auto electrician, he had always dreamt of a horticulture career; his own well-manicured front and back yards were a testament to that passion.

In 2019, the Baileys sold their Willetton home to downsize and move back to Collie, where they shared so many fond memories together.

Gordon is survived by Joyce, his four daughters, his 11 grandchildren and his four great-grandchildren – with a fifth due in June 2022.

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HAPPY LIFE: Gordon Bailey at home in Collie.

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I RATED a mention in Kathy Miller’s letter in last week’s paper covering Lake Kepwari and the South Branch of the Collie River.

Kathy has been working with water issues in Collie for 15 years and can definitely say the South Branch of the Collie River has never been as healthy as it was or is this year.

I know better. Someone should talk to Joe Hetherington who has lived on the banks of this river for over 80 years and listen to what he has to say.

I do not agree that allowing flow through Lake Kepwari into the river release is not needed. Examples in the letter on artificial release of water does not include what is going on and what has been achieved with Harris Dam, a wonderfully successful environmental water release win for the Harris and Collie Rivers downstream.

Peer-reviewed, published papers that refer to complete flow-through strategy applied to Lake Kepwari and papers that talk to the original scientifically demonstrated proposal through both literature review and trial as being seasonal flow-through do not support what we have now.

Although the Collie River might dry to pools over summer, hydroperiod (the length of time water is present) and seasonality (the timing of when this water is present) is critical to ecological function and biodiversity.

The Collie Mail reminds us that in early November 2015 Recfishwest condemned what was happening to the Collie River. The organisation blamed the deaths of marron, along with other river dwellers, on deprivation of important environmental flows in the

South Branch of the Collie River with Andrew Rowland, Recfishwest’s chief executive officer, stating this was a man-made problem, and wanting to know why there was a lake full of water and empty river beds. It concluded 2015 had been dry and managing water reserves can be complex, but the fact of the matter is that water for the environment must come first.

A regulatory and bad decision made by the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation and the WA Labor Government in 2018 does not allow this to happen anymore. The South Branch River now feeds Lake Kepwari and until the lake is full the river downstream is denied this water – does the lake rob the river downstream of water? You bet it does!

For far too long now we have been taken for mugs. There has been no pool supplementation for the South Branch River – previously committed.

Mick Murray’s well-publicised, budgeted pump to provide water to the river when needed has gone missing and is no longer talked about. We should not have had to contend with a hidden, final Lake Kepwari trial report and cancelled public meeting.

For the record, the South Branch of the Collie River below Lake Kepwari is now the last Collie River to flow each year and by some margin. The lake has failed to deliver in reducing salinity in the river downstream. A little bit of give and take would go a long way to solve most of the Lake Kepwari and environmental river issues.

Ed Riley, 17 Walter Drive

More letters page 20.

TECHNOLOGY and I are not always friends – that’s why I was pleasantly surprised when my remote dial into Parliament last week went without a hitch! On Monday the Premier announced that as of today Western Australia moved to Level 2 Public Health and Social Measures.

There is more information on the WA Health website about the specifics, but the reasons for the move are based on the health advice from the Chief Health Officer.

In Australia, the data shows that once a jurisdiction hits one thousand cases a day, the peak of the Omicron outbreak is only a few weeks away.

The latest advice is that we now should expect to see WA reach the peak of cases in the next two weeks or so. That is how fast we expect Omicron to spread here.

The reason for moving to Level 2 measures is to help minimise the surge in hospitalisations and protect the broader community as we get through the coming peak period.

As Omicron case numbers continue to increase significantly throughout our State, it is now more important than ever that we listen to the health advice and do all that we can to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe.

These Level 2 measures are expected to be in place for about four weeks, with a review to be undertaken at the end of the month.

In another move to assist us to manage the Omicron outbreak, the State government announced on the weekend it will provide an initial 5.3 million free Rapid Antigen Tests to more than one million households across the State. Over 400,000 households have already registered for their allocation.

Each WA household is eligible for five individual tests. Households are able to register online or by calling 13 COVID (13 26843) to have the tests delivered to their home address.

People should allow for up to 15 business days for delivery from when they receive confirmation, with regional areas being prioritised initially.

If you need any help in registering, please contact my office on 9734 2073 or pop in to see one of my friendly staff members.

SOMETIMES life works in mysterious ways.

Over the weekend, I was in the bridal party at my best friend’s wedding. I met her 10 years ago when we worked at the same place, and she hadn’t yet met her now husband.

One day, she came into work and told me she had met someone and asked if I knew him.

I laughed at her - of course I knew him! The man she was seeing was like a childhood brother to me; my brother and I, and he and his sister had grown up together and spent a lot of our childhood with each other.

At the time we thought it was pretty cute that they were seeing each other. What were the chances, we used to joke.

Then things started getting serious and the reality that they might one day get married really started to become apparent.

My best friend also became very close with her partner’s sister - someone who had always had such a profound impact on my own life.

It was like something out of the movies! My best friend was going to marry one of my closest family friends. What actually were the chances?!

So, at the weekend I was lucky enough to be a part of their bridal party and witness them become husband and wife.

It was such a wonderful experience and definitely one that held a lot of sentimentality for me.

One of the most beautiful parts of the day was watching their two children walk down the aisle, ahead of their mum and towards their dad. It was like being inside a bubble and watching it all unfold.

The day started out gloomy and wet, as well as a bit of wind. But we all held onto hope that the rain would pass, at least for the ceremony.

As we stood in front of the guests, we had everything crossed that it wouldn’t rain.

I watched with tears in my eyes as they said their vows, and soaked in every moment. Just as they got to saying their “I dos”, the clouds parted and the sun shone down onto everyone at the ceremony.

It was like magic; like someone above had flicked a switch at just the right time.

Because really, what were the chances?

But there was no probability to it - sometimes things just work out, and it was a moment I will never forget.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Letters to the Editor are welcome.

Send to:

editorial@crvbulletin.com or post or drop off to: Shop 1B, Collie Park Shopping Centre Steere St, Collie, 6225

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Recognising people in old photos can be difficult, so a local bloke who found an old newspaper clipping took it to a friend to see if he could help with the identification. “No, sorry mate, I can’t place him” was his first thought before having a second look and adding, “sorry, it’s me”.

Prediction Fifty years ago, planning was underway for a dam on the Harris River. The Collie Mail’s front page article wasn’t too happy about it, as the land was said to contain the best farming soil in the district. There was talk about the proposed dam being bigger than Wellington Weir, and its backwaters reaching to cover Coolangatta Farm. In fact, the article predicted, the whole Collie township, could be underwater. Luckily, a site further upstream was chosen, and the town didn’t go under.

Weed all about it In the same 50 year old Collie Mail, there is an editorial bemoaning the increasing presence of a native plant, clogging up the river and making life difficult for fishermen, swimmers and boats. The native plant was reaching weed proportions, and there were fears it would reach “as far as Minninup”. The plant in question? Nardoo.

March flies So, March has arrived, and right on time, the March flies have too. There has been a lot of debate about the best way to deal with them – swat them, or gently brush them aside. Those who advocate brushing them aside say swatting them causes a deposit on the skin that attracts avenging hordes.

Those who advocate swatting them laugh scornfully at the thought of “gently” doing anything with the stinging nuisances.

People, places and contributions to Collie life

Verna’s vivacious vitality People: ALISON KIDMAN VERNA Lynch is tiny, so it’s a bit hard to imagine her driving a truck, and a manual one at that.

Reflecting on her truck driving days she said it was all part of doing her bit for the family business.

“When Colin, my late husband, and I were married, I came to Collie from Donnybrook to live on his parents’ poultry farm in Ewington, where he was working,” she explains.

“It was a very busy enterprise and in between having babies I was doing my bit to help out.

“I got a truck licence so that I could do deliveries. I would drive loads of eggs to Bunbury, and I also used to do runs to Waroona to pick up feed supplies.”

Verna attributes her independent streak to her childhood.

“I was the middle child of five,” she says. “I was always small and skinny and mum was worried that I might get picked on or overlooked.

When Verna was 10, her mother asked if she would like to go and live in Serpentine for a year with her auntie Ivy, who was 20 years older than her mum and whose children had all grown up and left home.

“I was wildly excited by the idea, the thought of going to a new school didn’t phase me at all.

“In fact, I met a girl called Lorraine and we are still firm friends 70 years later.

“Auntie Ivy looked after me really well, making clothes for me and generally making me feel special.”

Verna recalls that when school holidays came, she would be put on the freighter bus to Bunbury, which stopped at all the tiny little places along the way to drop off parcels.

“When I got home to Donnybrook my brother and sisters

would be jumping up and down to see me and hear all about my adventures away from home.”

Back in Donnybrook, Verna completed her schooling and joined the workforce.

She met Colin at a dance at the Noggerup Hall, and the two became an item.

“As he worked very hard on the poultry farm, he could only get away to visit me on Tuesday and Saturday nights,” she recalls.

“One Tuesday night he didn’t show up. He eventually rang, quite late, to apologise, saying that he had forgotten what day it was.

“I was pretty cross by then and said if he forgot what day it was, he could forget about having a girlfriend!

“That must have got him a bit worried because he called around the next night, and never forgot what day it was again.”

Eventually the family moved out of poultry farming and Colin did other work around town, including a lawn mowing round.

“One of his customers was supplying chrysanthemums to the local florist but mentioned to Colin that it was getting too much for her.

“Colin took over the plants, growing them on our property in Ewington.

“As we had a few acres, we were able to put in lots of plants and it grew into quite a big business, supplying service stations and roadhouses around the south west as well.

“I loved the flower business.

Colin was the gardener, and everything I know I learned from him.

“We grew about 180 different varieties of chrysanthemum.

“It was just really nice to be able to bring joy to so many people.

“The adult day centre, as it was then, would bring busloads of ‘oldies’ out to the property.

HAPPY PLACE: Verna in her garden.

“They would forget their age and practically run through the rows of flowers,” she chuckles.

“Teachers would bring their classes out too.

“One time there was a busload of excited children running around when a goanna shot out from one of the plants.

“I don’t know who was more surprised – the goanna or the children!

“We stopped growing the chrysanthemums when grandchildren started arriving, but Bob Chitty and then the Varis family took it on, so the plants live on in Collie,” she says proudly.

Still fiercely independent, Verna continues to tend to her thriving garden and feeds a menagerie of magpies, doves, ravens and silver eyes that come to visit every day.

George’s Gems

Got tricked into buying a very expensive dog.

The guy said it can sew any type of clothing but so far all it does is pants. □□□ I have a really nice stepladder. Sadly, I never knew my real ladder.

JUST MARRIED: Verna and Colin Lynch on their wedding day. Verna’s lifelong friend Lorraine, second from left, was the maid of honour.

SMILE: Verna in the early 1960s.

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Rosanne Pimm, Raema Miffling and Pat Booth.

Raema signs off after 22 years ONE of the Collie Visitor Centre’s longest-serving staff members has signed off from greeting people visiting Collie.

“Who would be silly enough to spend 22 years working weekends!” Raema Miffling

said to those gathered for her retirement function last Friday night.

“I loved my job because I just love Collie and I loved telling people about it. I will miss it.”

Committee chairwoman

Fran and Tom Kenneally with Tania Roberts.

Kodee Whittaker, Ian Miffling and Jenny Sewell.

Rosanne Pimm said Raema’s knowledge of Collie is amazing.

“People often call in seeking information about relatives or friends and she knows all of them,” Mrs Pimm said.

Shelley Harms and Wanda Bird.

Jessica Ashcroft, Janine Page and Leonie Scoffern.

Jim and Bev Moyses with Frank and Anne Battista.

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ARTS AND CRAFTS

COLLIE

ART GROUP

BADMINTON

HOCKEY

Collie Badminton Assocation

Monday morning:

Ladies club 9am

Tuesday morning: Ladies club 9am Wednesday night: social play (all ages) 7pm Thursday morning: club 9am

9.30am - 1pm Pottery/Sculpture

Enquiries: Sara 0439 795 323 or Find us on Facebook

7pm - 9pm Patchwork

CLAY TARGETS NEW MEMBERS VERY WELCOME NEW CRAFTS WELCOME

collieartsgroup@gmail.com

0438 975 639

Practice every Wednesday from 3.30pm onwards Competition is on selected weekend days.

Club can supply guns and ammunition for beginners, as well as safety instruction and coaching.

CONTACT: Laurie Paterson 0427 343 847 or John Dyas 0419 934 357

Wed: 9am - 2pm Thurs: 5.30pm - 8.30pm Beginners Classes

FAMILY HISTORY

LADIES WELCOME

Collie Bowling Club Inc.

PO Box 121, Collie WA 6225 Club Phone 08 9734 1266 colliebowlingclub@bigpond.com

is in its

Friday: practice

Coaching available

The Collie Hockey Association caters for a range of ages to teach them the game of hockey.

• Mini Hockey is for girls and boys in Pre-Primary, Year 1, 2 and 3. Your child will be guided through a range of skills and techniques required to play a safe and fun game of hockey.

•Primary Grade Hockey is for girls and boys in Year 4 through to Year 7. Structured team games are played.

•Carnivals are held throughout the season in Perth, Bunbury and Narrogin, where teams from Collie play against teams from all over WA. Equipment is available for use so why not give hockey a go, it is a great way to meet new people and have some fun. All competitions are registered for Kidsport. For queries, please call Casey 0439 919 341 or Melissa 0408 381 823.

•Intermediates Hockey is for girls and boys playing hockey in high school up to year 11.

These games are run by the Men’s & Women’s Association.

•Seniors Hockey Both Women’s & Men’s Associations cater for teenagers through to veterans with a variety of clubs and teams always looking for players. Pick up a stick and have a hit, join for the social experience or the fitness.

For Women’s contact Jo 0409 374 676 or Whitney 0422 883984 For Men’s contact Greg 0415 416 161 or Brendon 0438 942 021

GOLF

Old Band Hall cnr Steere + Wittenoom Phone Mike 0433 664 493

BOWLS

COLLIE HOCKEY 2022

Collie Family History Society Inc. "Linking families with their past"

Want to find out about your Ancestors?

Want to research your family tree?

We can help you get started Joanne 0408 902 730 Kaye 0457 775 758 Colleen 0467 063 243 Opening Hours Tuesday 7pm-9pm | Wednesday 9am-4pm Open other times by appointment Located at the Mineworkers Institute Throssell Street

EDEN PARK

GOLF COURSE Par 3 9734 3022 Mark Crowe

FOOTBALL Registrations are now open for Senior and Junior players Contact Matt on 0477 343 542

We have a fully licensed bar Friday nights from 5:30pm EVERYONE WELCOMED Our clubroom is available to hire for functions, Our juniors, Kindy to Yr 5 parties etc will now pl play on Friday Con Contact Rod on afternoons from 4 – 6pm.

0437 209 911

NEW PLAYERS WELCOME

Preston Road

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HORSES

Collie Golf Club inc

Offers affordable membership with several categories catered for.

The club boasts a fully reticulated 18 hole golf course and has modern club house facilities including a licensed bar.

THE CLUB IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE FUNCTIONS. Contact Tanya on 0405 743 433 For information call now on 9734 1655 or call into the club colliegolfclub.com.au

Non-members casual play $20/9 holes or $30/18 holes

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TRIAL MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE (CONDITIONS APPLY)

- Fortnightly Club Days – Clinics – Shows Reining – Ranch Riding – Western Pleasure/Trails - Social Riding - Horsemanship Everyone Welcome

(Youth Riders must be 5 years old or older)

Day and Annual Membership Available Western Equipment not needed. colliewesternriding@gmail.com colliewesternriding.org.au or find us on facebook 0428 198 323

Collie Western Arena

(Next to Showgrounds - Entry on Coombes St)

NETBALL

Netball in Collie

Season begins May at Roche Park New players, coaches, umpires and helpers welcome Games held Mondays For more information contact Kristy on 0438 313 380

SCOUTS

The Collie Pony Club is a youth organisation for children and young people interested in horses and ponies, their care and in riding.

The club encourages riders encou to learn and enjoy all sport conneced with horses.

Contact Lara Burek 0406 617 624 Email ColliePonyClub@hotmail.com www.pcawa.com ww

RADIO The voice of our town with the best music

Volunteers wanted

JOIN OUR STATION WE WILL TRAIN YOU! colliecommunityradio@gmail.com 9734 5545

SPEEDWAY

Collie Racing Driversion Associariltevery year

Scouts do it all!

Thursdays 4.30pm - 6pm Joeys aged 5-7 & Cub Scouts aged 8-10 Thursdays 6pm-8pm Scouts aged 11-14 & Venturer Scouts aged 15-18 NEW MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME Contact: 0417 165 274 robstonegl@gmail.com

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New Members ome welc & Volunteers

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SERVICE AND COMMUNITY GROUPS

COLLIE ROTARY CLUB

ERVIC BEFORE SELF

New members are very Welcome

Freemasonry in Collie

Collie Pioneer Lodge – Venn St.

An organization of integrity, good will & charity as a foundation for individual’s life & character.

Supporting the community for a better Collie

Contact T Wood 9734 7181 R Saunders 9734 1857

For more information please contact

John Vlasich 0428 341 470

LIONS CLUB COLLIE INC

We are a not for proot organisation with the aim to raise funds for the local and wider community, supporting youth activities, medical research, and state, national and international disaster relief.

Major projects are the Lions Christmas Pageant and Night Markets, Biggest BBQ and Wood Raae for Childhood Cancer Research.

You are invited to come along to one of our meetings and see what we are all about. There is work to do but always lots of fun and great companionship.

If inte interested, please contact President Jee on 9734 2001, Membership Anne on 9734 2359, or Secretary Helga on 0418 912 376.

Tours, Markets, Coach Cafe, Special Events, Presentations and Bookings all year.

Always something to do.

Members BBQ first Monday every month

Members BBQ first Monday every month

SOCCER

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Keeping up with the Joneses

MUSEUM MORSELS Contributor: TOM REARDON ON SATURDAY, November 25, 1950, large scale celebrations took place in Collie to mark the 50th anniversary of the foundation of the Collie Miners’ Union.

A highlight of these celebrations was a street parade in which 43 floats participated.

Following the Collie Municipal Band and a float sponsored by the Australian Labor Party, a group of pioneers led the rest of the procession.

Prominent among these pioneers were Eleanor Jones and Ellen Jones. In recent Facebook posts, contributors have become confused about these two women. Let’s see if this confusion can be cleared up.

Eleanor Jones was born Eleanor Reynolds, on July 25, 1865, in Presteigne, Radnorshire, Wales. It appears that she was the eldest of seven children born to Thomas and Anne Reynolds.

On May 14, 1887, she married Thomas George Jones in his hometown of Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales.

According to Ancestry, it appears that Eleanor, who was known as Ellen, and George had at least five children in Wales before coming to Australia at the turn of the century. Their son, George Edgar Jones, was born in Fremantle in 1900. In all, Eleanor and George had 11 children.

According to newspaper reports, the family lived in Fremantle for two years before moving to Collie.

While in Collie, Eleanor was known as Nurse Ellen Jones.

Eleanor’s name does not appear on the 1903 electoral rolls for Collie. On the 1906 electoral roll she is listed as a housewife, and it is not until the 1912 roll that she is listed as a nurse.

However, it does appear that she was nursing in Collie before that date.

On the other hand, Ellen “Nelle” Heath married David William Jones on October 1, 1892, in Albany. It appears they lived briefly in Bunbury, before moving to Collie.

Family folklore tells the story of her declaration that she would rather live in a tent in Collie, than stay in Bunbury without Davey. It was in Collie that Davey became the caretaker of the government drilling equipment at the site which is commonly referred to as the Government mine.

On May 23, 1894, Ellen gave birth to a baby girl in Bunbury.

They named the baby Gladys Gwendoline. Three years later, on March 3, 1897, in Bunbury, Ellen delivered a son whom she and Davey named George Arthur.

The young family initially lived in “Carnarvon Castle”, a dwelling Davey built before moving to the corner of Steere and Forrest Streets, which fam-

David and Ellen Jones with children Gwen and George. ily folklore states was the first permanent residence in Collie.

On the 1903 electoral roll, David William and Ellen are listed as living in Forrest Street, with Davey’s occupation being given as a railway employee.

Railway records show that in May 1902 Davey was employed as a fuelman in the railways.

However, after a medical in 1903, it was found that his sight was weak at 500 yards and he therefore was not to be employed in work connected with “the running of trains or exchange of signals”, though he continued to be employed in the railways, along with his strong involvement in community work.

This then leads us to Davey’s and Ellen’s daughter, Gwen.

Gwen married Frederick Henry Jones who was the son of Benjamin and Alice Jones, who were

living on a five-acre block in Collie in 1915.

The marriage took place on December 6, 1919, in Collie.

To complicate the Joneses’ story a little, Frederick’s sister, Alice Mary, married David Jones.

Again, it appears that he had no immediate relation to the people mentioned above.

It is understandable why people can get confused with the relationships with people with the surname of Jones. Here are some reasons why: In the 1903 electoral roll for Collie, there are 11 people listed with the surname of Jones – eight of whom are male. Of the three females listed, it appears that all were married, as they have been listed as “housewife”.

In the 1906 electoral roll for Collie, there are still 11 people with the surname of Jones listed. However, this time the ratio is six to five. Of the females listed it appears that all were married as their occupation is listed as “home duties”. This list

Fred and Gwen Jones.

includes both Eleanor and Ellen Jones.

In the 1917 electoral roll for Collie, there are 31 people with the surname of Jones listed – 20 of whom are male. Of the 11 females listed, six considered themselves married while two said they were housewives. As well we had a nurse listed, that being Nurse Jones, a laundress, another female stating her occupation was home duties, and Gwen Jones who lists her occupation as a dressmaker. Gwen is not married at this stage.

As the numbers in Collie increased, more residents named Jones arrived.

It was not my intention in this article to give the history of any one person, I simply wanted to correct some erroneous statements made about the relationship of Nurse Jones and David Jones.

As you can see, these two pioneers of Collie were not related, yet both played important roles in the early days of Collie.

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Looking back...

20 years ago ...

GOYA’S GOTCHA CROSSWORD (Created by Goya Olecki)

Contributer: KYM SAUNDERS From the Collie Mail, March 7, 2002

Jarrah winners Collie looked certain of a future in WA’s then drastically down-sized jarrah logging industry - the town’s two major timber millers were both selected on a State Government shortlist for jarrah saw-log allocations.

CHURCH OF CHRIST: 165 Prinsep Street.

Minister: Dave Carr, 9734 1361; 0416 784 146.

Elder: Evan Mandry 9734 1354.

Sundays: 9.30am, Family Service and Kids Church.

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

Weekly Bible studies on various days. All enquiries welcomed.

Vision Radio (87.6FM) is a Ministry of our Church. Please direct enquiries or outages to Dave Carr.

Shire calls for views on old courts’ future Colie Shire Council sought local residents’ views about what to do with the old basketball courts on Throssell Street.

Suggestions made included creating low maintenance parks and garden, or longbay caravan and car parking.

Sewerage halt hurting - shires South-West local authorities called for an urgent meeting with the State Government in a bid to revive the in-fill sewerage program. The authorities were concerned that delays and cutbacks to the program were having a serious effect on planning and infrastructure development.

ALL SAINTS’ ANGLICAN CHURCH: 46 Venn Street.

Church Services: Every Sunday at 9am. Morning tea after the service.

Holy Communion: First and second Sundays of each month.

Revd. Lynda Myres at Church Office (Noyes Hall) on Wednesday and Thursday each week.

Phone: 0488 199 616 Bible study: Noyes Hall, 4pm on Wednesday Op shop: Open Tuesday to Thursday 9am - 3pm Warden and op shop manager: Gwen Molnar.

Phone 9734 4020 or mobile 0429 375 598.

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

Church Enquiries: Pastor Timothy van Aarde 0450 880 775.

Collie Hospital Chaplain: Timothy van Aarde.

Sunday Service : 9.30am Visitors Welcome.

Sunday School during Service.

Ladies Bible Study Group: Tuesday 10am at the Church.

Prayer Meeting: Monday 5pm-6pm at the Church.

Protest grows over bus plan Collie school bus operators were among South West contractors campaigning against the State Government’s controversial plan to put school bus contracts out to tender every year.

Share-a-shed scheme for elderly men Male senior citizens living at Riverview had the oppotunity to reconnect with that traditional male sanctuary- the shed.

Riverview started a new program under which Collie men would share their backyard sheds with older men - living at the residence - with a similar background or interest.

CHURCH NOTICES

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.

ST BRIGID’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Parish Priest: Fr. Gerald Tan Secretary: Marie Hicks. 0414 755 054. Office: 9734 2183. Email: collieparish@westnet.com. au Weekend Masses: Collie: 6.00pm Saturday, 10.00am Sunday.

Darkan: 8.00am, 1st and 3rd Sunday each month.

Cofession/Reconciliation and Baptisms by request.

World Day of Prayer: Friday, 4th March 9.30am. Prayer service comes from the UK. St Brigid’s Church to host with other church denominations participating. Followed by morning tea. All welcome.

Vinnie’s shop: 9734 5664. Shopping hours: 9am to 1pm, Monday to Friday.

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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.

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 the following days: 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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Markets It’s a weekend of markets this weekend. The Collie Country Markets and swap meet will be on at the Showgrounds on Saturday, from 8am to 1pm. Lots of stalls to browse and the canteen will be open for food and drinks.

The Goods Shed markets are on Sunday in Forrest Street, with all the usual stalls; produce, plants, books, crafts and raffles. Morning tea or coffee in the lost railway van.

Church open All Saints Church is open for viewing from 11am to 2pm on the next two Saturdays: March 5 and March 12. If you haven’t seen the inside of this church, it is well worth a look, with its Philip Goatcher mural, stained glass windows, and its extensive use of native timbers including jarrah and black boy, Art gallery A new exhibition opens on Saturday afternoon, and will be on show from Thursdays to

Mondays, 10am to 4pm.

Visitor Centre The Visitor Centre has a wide range of local souvenirs and crafts, with woodwork a feature.

Bingo Collie Eagles bingo is held each Thursday at the clubrooms. Doors open 6.30pm, eyes down at 7.30pm. All welcome, but masks must be worn when entering the clubrooms.

Board games The Collie Public Library holds a board game night on the third Friday of each month at 6.30pm. The library supplies a selection of games each month, but you are welcome to bring in your favourite and share with other gamers.

Jo’s Bargain Bazaar Located at the Showground Pavilion, Jo’s Bargain Bazaar is open Mondays and Thursdays from 9am to 12 noon. All proceeds go towards the 2022 Collie Show. Donations are welcome and can be dropped off during the opening hours.

John’s book exchange operates during the Monday opening hours, COVID restrictions apply, so masks must be worn.

Police rangers Police rangers nights have returned at the PCYC, Mondays, 4.30pm to 6.30pm for 11 years old and up. This is a cost free activity.

Signing centre If you have documents which need witnessing, Collie Justices of the Peace offer a signing centre Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays from 9.30am to 12 noon, and on Thursdays from 1.30pm to 3pm, at the Collie courthouse.

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 organization published in this column, send copy to nola.crvbulletin@ gmail.com by 5pm on Fridays, or pop a note in my letter box at 87 Jones Street.

Sunset is the time to stop!

IN THESE times of COVID, unemployment, bank rates, shopping and petrol going up, where do I stop?

I think the best time to stop for a few minutes is at sunset.

We have had some wonderful sunsets over the last few months of the hot weather.

Lift your game Broome/Bali.

Geoff Wilks, Regent Street, Collie

HERE’S the deal: We have a public election which allows the successful candidate to join the gravy train. Unbelievable benefits and privileges in return for what?

I’ve been waiting for knee surgery for 10 months. Yes, I now have a pronounced limp and if this progresses, my job will be in jeopardy. The surgeon tells me that the health system is overloaded waiting for the COVID surge and tells me that I need to contact my local MLA to get support.

Trouble is, the MLA is nowhere to be seen.

I know that the main objective of an MLA is to support the party policy and agenda, but right back at the beginning there was a commitment to help the locals deal with the bureaucracy.

I’m sure our MLA is talented.

Her past shows that, and I’m sure she has a bright future.

I’m also confident that when the next election comes around, the MLA will be front and centre yelling: “pick me, pick me.” What can I say?

Gary Roney, Preston Settlement

Knee surgery and an over loaded health system

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Classified advertisements can be lodged at: 1B Collie Park Shopping Centre (opposite post office), Steere Street, or by email to: classies@crvbulletin.com Minimum charge is $10 including GST for up to 15 words, then 33 cents a word DEADLINES: Tuesday 4pm (lineage) Monday 1pm (display classifieds)

DEATHS BATZE (nee Oakley (Thelma)): Passed away Monday, February 28 in Queensland.

Most dearly loved sister of Alys, sister-inlaw of Russell. Aunty of Brad and Kym, Raquel and Steven, and families. Will miss our weekly chats. RIP dear Thelma.

STOCKS (Graham John): Much loved husband of Erin, Dad to Liam and Cameron and Daddy to Mikayla. So many memories left unmade, so many moments we’ll never get to share... We may no longer be able to see you, but we know you’ll always be the brightest star in the sky, forever watching over us. We’ll miss you and love you always.

STOCKS (Graham John): Much loved son of Bob and Jackie. Graham, you fought so hard. It’s with broken hearts we say goodbye.

“May the winds of love blow softly, and whisper for you to hear, That we will love and remember you, and forever keep you near.”

Life without you is the saddest part of all.

STOCKS (Graham John): I loved you from the first minute I looked into your eyes. You changed my life in that moment. So proud of all you have done, there should have been a lot more years and moments to enjoy. Loved our games of golf, never managed to win a game but gee I loved our walks and talks and our cycle rides together. So long G, I am going to miss you so much. Save a seat up there for me boyo. Dad STOCKS (Graham John): I have never known a day on this earth without you until now. I have counted myself lucky every day to have you as my big brother. Loved Uncle and favourite magician of Jasmine, Lily and Amelia. Brother in law and great mate to Ryan. Rest easy now, I will miss you every day until I see you again. Vanessa x

EMPLOYMENT

SENIOR FINANCE OFFICER The Shire of Collie is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified individual to undertake the role of a Senior Finance Officer working directly with the Finance Manager. The duties include, but are not limited to: • Bank Reconciliation • Payroll Processing • Australian Taxation Processing such as Business Activity Statement and Fringe Benefits Tax • Assisting in the preparation of the Shire’s budget, end of year financial report and audit The successful applicant for this role will be required to demonstrate: • Strong understanding and experience in all aspects of financial services including accounts receivable, accounts payable, assets accounting and general ledger ensuring the quality, reliability, and data integrity of the Shire’s financial information.

• The ability to use initiative and judgment with a high degree of flexibility within a team environment • The ability meeting strict deadlines.

A Bachelor of Commerce or working towards this qualification is preferable but not essential.

Applicants will need to complete an application form, provide a cover letter and their resume. The application form can be found on our website www.collie. wa.gov.au or you can call into the Administration Office to collect a hard copy.

Applicants should read the related job description found on our website to decide if the position matches their skill set.

Applications should be addressed to Human Resources Officer at hr@collie. wa.gov.au Please include the job title of the position you are applying for in the email subject line. Alternatively, you can send your application in writing to: “Confidential – Human Resources Officer” Shire of Collie Locked Bag 6225, Collie WA 6225 Applications close on the 18 March 2022 at 4.30 pm Stuart Devenish Chief Executive Officer

FOR SALE ASSORTED FURNITURE: 1 x pipe link double bed with nearly new mattress, $200. 1 x buffet, 170x50cm. $50. 1 x black glass TV table, 105cx50cm, $40. 2 x 2 seater lounges, $30ea. Phone 0421 974 575.

FIREWOOD: Chopped jarrah firewood delivered to Collie. Phone Mumballup Organics 0417 322 007 LIME and FERTILISER: Bulk ag lime and fertiliser delivered bulk to Collie and surrounds, call Mumballup Organics 0417322007 SHEEP MANURE: $12/100L bag, minimum 10 bags per order. Free delivery to Collie. Call 0417 322 007.

BACK ISSUES: Back issues of the Collie River Valley Bulletin can be purchased directly from our office, (Shop 1 Collie Park Centre, opposite the post office) for $2.50 per copy.

E-BULLETIN: The electronic version of the Collie River Valley Bulletin is now available at a cost of $100 (inclusive of GST) for one year. Save $25. Subscribe at www.colliebulletin.com.au

FUNERALS STOCKS: The Funeral Cortege for Mr Graham Stocks of BEELIAR, formerly of COLLIE will arrive at the main entrance of FREMANTLE Cemetery, Carrington Street, Palmyra at 9:00am on THURSDAY (10.03.2022) for a Cremation Service.

PUBLIC NOTICES MONDAY LADIES BADMINTON: Starting Monday morning March 14. 8.30am.

All old and new members welcome. Enquires Jan 9734 4307.

THURSDAY LADIES BADMINTON: Our Thursday ladies will start the 2022 season at 9.30am, Thursday March 10. We look forward to seeing all our regular players and welcoming new faces. Enquires please contact Linda 0419 199 403.

COLLIE ART GROUP AGM: Collie Art Group advise that our AGM will be held on March 11, at the old police station at 10am.

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.

PUBLIC NOTICES CANTEEN MANAGER The Collie Eagles Football Club invite ap­ plications for the position of Canteen Manager for the 2022 Season.

The successful applicant will be asked to provide canteen service at all home games and at other times as agreed. This is a negotiated remunerative position.

Please email your application to cefc_secretary@hotmail.com

Local Planning Policies The Shire of Collie has resolved to proceed with the following Local Planning Policies: LPP 4.2 – Advertising and Signage LPP 2.11 – Design Review.

The Shire of Collie also advises that previous Local Planning Policy LPP 4.2 – Advertising and Signage has been revoked.

Copies of the policies can be viewed at the Shire Office, 87 Throssell St, Collie or on the Shire’s website https://www. collie.wa.gov.au/category/news/ Enquiries can be directed to Katya Tripp, Project Officer on 9734 9005.

Stuart Devenish Chief Executive Officer

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Chappell shines with rare feat on a low scoring day GOLF RYAN Chappell achieved a rare feat as the only male player to better his handicap in winning the Rambone Group trophy at the Collie Golf Club last Saturday.

Chappell finished at the top of a

field of 56 men, returning 41 stableford points to record his maiden victory.

Jay Robinson warmed up for the upcoming Riverside event with a nice round, tallying 36 to take the runner up trophy. He won a threeway countback, with Danny Clay-

ton taking third and Bruce Miller fourth.

Max Thomas continued his consistent form to be alone on 35 followed by Ben Mead on 34.

On a difficult scoring day, Greg Bell and Ian Shannon shared the next positions on 33 with five golfers tied on 32 points.

That group comprised Colin Giblett, Chris Shea, Joe Italiano, Fred Bronickis and George Newlands.

There were 12 ladies who tackled the event, boosting the total field to a healthy 68 players.

Jann Mead’s score of 39 matched the men as she was the only player to better her handicap.

Dion Smallwood was second on 35, followed by Michelle Tate on 33. Mirroring the men also, Patti Law, Naomi Dorrington and Rhonda Annandale were rewarded for 32.

Plenty of novelties were on offer and they were won by Kalev Kutt, Carl Carulli, Cara Swan, Chris Mead, Michelle Tate, Rance Dorrington, Rob Cavanagh, Colin Giblett, Jann Mead, Paul Goodwin, Vicki Graham, Ian Shannon, John Williamson, Max Thomas, Ryan Chappell, Greg Bell and Chris Shea.

FORTY-FIVE players were on course for the final Dave Carter carton leisure day event played on Tuesday last week.

The bonus prize was won by Connor Mumme with a great score of 42 points.

Peta Ellery returned one of her best cards with 40 to take second place.

Jay Robinson, Michelle Tate and Joel Simmonds continued the

trend of excellent scoring to be next on 38.

Jim Larsen was awarded best vet on 37 followed by David Laird and Ken Tate on 34 apiece.

Last to get vouchers were Jim Lee, Jake Timms, Cara Swan, Kevin Ireland and Rob Cavanagh with returns of 33.

Novelties went to Darren O’Brien, Cara Swan, Ray Cooper, Graham Williams, and Alan Kent.

RON Annandale won last Thursday’s nine-hole scroungers with a score of 19 points.

He eclipsed the duo of Gary Old and Neil Motion, two shots back on 17.

The generous head scrounger paid the bunch of players on 16, which included Ray Cooper, Alan Kent, Phil Warburton, Jim Larsen, Darren O’Brien and the “birthday boys” David Broadbent and Joe Italiano.

Peter Coombs, Gary Old, Jim Larsen, George Newlands and Rick Shea took out the novelties on offer.

A FIELD of 22 ladies played in the nine-hole event last Wednesday.

Lee Massara topped the field after a great score of 22 points. Barbara Simmonds won a countback over Rhonda McGill to take second with a score of 19. Vicki Graham was next best on 15.

Novelties went to Rhonda McGill and Vicki Graham.

This week’s events Today (Thursday), scroungers; on Saturday an 18-hole stableford sponsored by Bruce Miller and Trevor Graham; Tuesday is a leisure day and on Wednesday there will be a ladies’ competition.

Collie through to the grand final

CRICKET THE Collie Cricket Club team advanced to the Bunbury and Districts Cricket Association B grade grand final by defeating Marist at Roche Park last Saturday.

Collie lost just two wickets for 160 when running down Marist’s all out for 159.

Collie will host the grand final on Saturday, March 12, against either Marist or Colts who clash in this weekend’s preliminary final.

Last Saturday’s second semi-final win followed on from a 7 for 191 to all out 187 victory over Marist in the final qualifying game of the season.

The Collie D grade team was defeated

by Hay Park on February 19, putting a stop to its season.

Hay Park lost just five wickets when overhauling Collie’s total of 86.

This result ended a four game winning streak for the Collie team.

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Eaton too good in pennants BOWLS THE Collie Bowling Club’s men’s first and fourth division teams played at home against teams from Eaton last week.

First division team of Jeff Crowe, Terry Uren, Les McCamish and Val Brojanowski lost 15 to 23, while Rob Ferris, Kevan McKenzie, Hans Wiggers and Len Flynn lost 16 to 27.

Collie scored nil to Eaton’s four points.

The fourth division team of Wayne Simmonds, Peter Kaurin, Jamie Godfrey and George Saggers lost 19 to 22. Ian Bushell, Tom Gale, Barry Lowe and

Neil Roberts lost 19 to 26.

Collie again scored nil to Eaton Blue’s four points.

The Collie teams were home to Binningup and Harvey last Saturday, with Garry Keep, Tom Edwards, Warrick Ferris and Rod Garner losing 15 to 20.

Ash Collins, Jamie Parker, Rob Ferris and Jeff Crowe won 38 to nine.

Ross White, Ron White, Gordon Clifford and Wayne Stocks won 15 to 13.

Collie scored five points to Binningup’s one point.

The third division played Harvey and Tom Gale, Peter Kau-

rin, Jamie Godfrey and Paul Bebbington won 26 to 21. Hans Wiggers, Kevan McKenzie, Ian Corley and Val Brojanowski lost 11 to 23.

Collie scored one point to Harvey’s three points.

Members are reminded there is a general bye on March 5 and 8 due to country week.

THERE was a great attendance for the meat pack on Wednesday, last week, with five teams of four and two teams of three played.

The teams were redrawn for the second game with their scores carrying over.

The winner was Cheryle Brown with four plus 17, followed by Len Flynn with four plus 14, then Ray Colgan with four plus 10. Tied for fourth were Jock Davidson and Steve Matthews.

THERE was a good rollup last Saturday, with five rinks of three and one rink of four.

The rink winners were Jamie Godfrey, Len Flynn, Jeff Wright, Ray Colgan, Chris Sanford and Lyn Mitchell who played in the semi final.

The winners going into the final game, in winning order, were Jeff Wright, Jamie God-

Three qualify at state for nationals

LITTLE ATHLETICS YOUNG athletes Lilly and Max Earl, An-ne Pelser and Gemma Buckle travelled to Perth to compete at the 2022 WA Track and Field State Championships last weekend.

Due to their success, Buckle, Pelser and Lilly Earl have now qualified for this year’s national championships to be held in Sydney, March 26 April 3.

All athletes gave their all and came home with personal bests.

Lilly Earl won a bronze in the 200 metre hurdles.

Buckle won gold in hammer throw and bronze in shot put and javelin.

Pelser won gold in hammer throw and discus and silver in shot put.

GOLDEN EFFORT: Gemma Buckle won gold in the hammer throw at the 2022 WA Track and Field State Championships last weekend.

frey and Ray Colgan.

The highest scorer was Lyn Mitchell and the consolation winner was Eileen Hindle.

There is a special sponsored event next Sunday when the main requirement will be to have played a minimum of five games.

There will also be a game for everyone else.

THE winners for the community bowls were Miners Bitches, winning by 20 shots.

THE Heather Gibbs sponsored championship began on Sunday and will continue on March 17.

Riley triumphs over Darcy in last race BMX DESPITE the windy conditions, Darcy Lister was faster than ever and managed very slim wins in the majority of his BMX races last Sunday in the 13/14 year old class.

In the four races Darcy won, there was less than half a second advantage over Zach Riley who claimed second place overall.

In the final race, Zach was too good out of the gate and overcame Darcy’s streak to take the last win of the day.

A group of 62 riders turned out for a windy Sunday with a direct headwind through the last rhythm section making it brutally slow.

Somehow, however, 19 riders managed to improve on personal best times.

Top three improvers this week were Darcy Lister 1.11 seconds,

Stephanie Slapp 0.90 seconds and Charlie Schober 0.67 seconds.

Although missing some regular riders from the mini wheelers, there were still eight little champions this week with big grins flying out of the gate while smiling for the crowd.

These three to five year olds never fail to impress.

The meeting produced dual rider of the week awards.

Aston Foster was awarded for his high effort when racing, and fantastic displays of sportsmanship.

Fletcher John Wheeler was also awarded for his determination when racing, often managing to pass through applying pressure and watching for openings.

Racing this week will be on Friday night under the new lights due to the Bunbury Superseries on Sunday.

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Paddy’s Shadow all set for cup

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HORSE RACING

TRAINER Raquel Williams is confident Paddy’s Shadow will be at her peak for this Saturday’s Bunbury Cup. The seven year old mare won the Bunbury Cup last year, and ran second in the Perth Cup in January.

“She is currently putting her best foot forward

and is well prepared for the cup,” Williams said.

Recently, she was fifth at the 1800 metre Detonator Stakes at Ascot and won a 1450 metre trial event on February 7 at the Lark Hill racecourse.

The cup fields will be released this week.

“She will carry more weight given her success but we do

not know how much yet,” Williams said.

“We anticipate she will be at 57 kilograms.”

Retirement is potentially on the cards for later this year, but no decision will be made on this until September.

“We will see how she goes with the added weight and reassess it when the time comes,” Williams said.

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‘A’ FOR EFFORT

ENDEAVOUR: Collie BMX Club members Aston Foster and Fletcher John Wheeler were rewarded for their effort during the club’s race day last Sunday.

See story page 23.