COLLIE RIVER VALLEY EDITION No. 108
BULLETIN Published by LOCALS for LOCALS Thursday, November 10, 2022
PIPE LEAK
Red Cross shop volunteer Pam Head was concerned about the amount of water gushing down Steere Street on Monday morning, after a pipe leak caused a hole to open up in the road’s surface. Story page 6
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Hydro eyes Griffin site THE backers of a potential $650 million pumped hydro project are eyeing off the site of embattled miner Griffin Coal. Pump Hydro Collie (PHC) has been working with Griffin Coal, which went into receivership in September, to investigate its energy storage project at the Muja coal pit. The proposed site includes a significant portion of currently unfunded rehabilitation liabilities associated with the mine. Director Mick Murray said this week the company was not seeking to purchase Griffin Coal. He said the company recognises the urgent need to restructure Griffin Coal and to stabilise energy supplies as the state “transitions to a new clean energy future”. Continued page 7.
Ammonia proposal A PROPOSAL put to Collie Shire Council at its Tuesday night meeting could provide 1000 construction jobs, 100 plant jobs and 200 coal miner jobs, according to the proponents. The zero emissions plant would keep local coal mines operating and employ Collie’s highly-skilled workforce, council was told. A conglomerate of Neocology, Continuum Energy and Collabs put forward a
proposal for a $750 million Collie Ammonia Development Company to be located at the decommissioned Collie Power Station site. They were seeking council support with a support letter. The proposed plant would have an estimated annual turnover of $400 million. It will produce ammonia, urea, methanol, industrial CO2, sulphur and building products, all with zero carbon emissions. Outlining the project, Ramon
Skase of Continuum Energy said all the proponents were seeking at this stage was a letter of support, and advocacy of the project. Council voted to provide this support, but not without questioning Mr Skase and Collabs Scientific Services director Kathy Miller about elements of their plans. Cr John Kearney said he was concerned about the coal companies which would have to be involved, and would
like to know more about this aspect. Cr Michelle Smith asked about dangers associated with the ammonia production, saying she had done research, and found there were problems with ammonia plants in South Australia and Victoria. “There’s always safety concerns,” Mrs Miller said, adding that the proponents are experienced people and all precautions would be taken. Continued page 5.
No suspect for fire
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AAAAAA What's on, When and Where Cardiff Markets Saturday, November 12, 10am-2pm, quality crafts, food, music. Western Riding Saturday, November 12, 12 noon, under the trees, Wallsend Ground. Harness racing Sunday, November 13, Wallsend Ground, 12pm onwards. Collie Show Friday, November 19, Collie Show, Wallsend Ground. Markets Sunday, November 13, Goods Shed markets. Art Gallery Howard Taylor art on display at the art gallery. Opening hours Thursday to Monday, 10am to 4pm. Brightsparks at the art gallery. Collie 50s and over social night Saturday, November 26, Club Hotel, music, dancing, socialising. All Saints Church Church open from 11am to 1pm. Coalfields Museum Open seven days a week, 9am to 3pm. Parkrun Soldiers’ Park every Saturday, 8am. Friday lunch Senior citizens offer a hot lunch at the Margaretta Wilson Centre the first Friday of the month, and a small lunch every other Friday from 11.30am to 12.30pm. Rhyme time Rhymes and songs with Mrs Potts, Collie library, Mondays 9am. Baby business Fridays 9am – 10.30am for parents and babies up to two years, Child and Parent Centre. Bingo Collie Eagles bingo Thursdays at clubrooms. Doors open 6.30pm, eyes down 7.30pm. Riff Raff dancing PCYC Mondays 7.30pm. Police rangers PCYC on Mondays, 4.30pm to 6.30pm for 11 years old and up. Signing centre Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, from 9.30am to 12 noon, and on Thursdays from 1.30pm to 3pm, at the Collie courthouse. Op shops The Anglican Op Shop, at Noyes Hall, is open from Tuesday to Friday each week, from 9am to 3pm. Vinnies at the former Bargain Barn, open Mondays to Fridays, 9am to 3pm. Send it in This column offers free publication of events for not-for-profit clubs and organisations, or for items of social news. If you would like to have details of your events or organisation published in this column, send copy to nola. crvbulletin@gmail.com or classies@crvbulletin.com. Deadline 5pm on Fridays.
POLICE have no suspects after a Bucktin Street house fire on October 4. Collie Police officer in charge Chris Thompson said police had obtained closed circuit television camera (CCTV) footage, however the footage was not clear.
“Police were unable to identify a suspect using the footage due to the darkness and a lack of clarity of the video,” he said. In the footage, a man comes out of the front door of the house, sets fire to the
home and walks away just after 12.30am. No one was inside the home at the time it was lit. The man in the footage was wearing what appeared to be shorts and a hoodie, and was holding a mobile phone or torch as he walked away.
Year eight student Logan Shaw used a low angle to get a dramatic basketball shot.
Year nine student Freyja Kirk with her winning renaissance-inspired piece.
Contempo Framer’s prize winner, Loralee Macfarlane.
Brightsparks show range of art studies THE annual Collie Senior High School Brightsparks artwork exhibition is on display at the Collie Art Gallery. This year’s work shows the breadth of the students’ art studies, from renaissance- inspired work to modern digital photography. As well as achieving practical examples of various techniques, it was good to hear students discussing the theoretical aspects of their work. Freyja Kirk, who had the best year nine piece, spoke about how studying
the renaissance period influenced her work. Year eight student Logan Shaw explained his use of different angles in photography to achieve a dramatic shot, which was highly commended. A row of three dimensional animal heads projecting from the upper row gave a hunting atmosphere to the lesser gallery, where the works will be on show until November 20. More than 100 people attended the opening last Thursday night as awards
were presented for outstanding work in the various disciplines, across the year groups. The Contempo Framer’s prize, donated by Leonie Turley, was won by Loralee Macfarlane. The exhibition shows the full spectrum of the arts course, from year seven through to year 12, with colourful pieces alongside black and white anatomical studies and sculptures. Gallery opening hours are Thursday to Monday, 9am to 4pm.
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Age given as reason
TRAINING: St John Ambulance emergency medical technicians Ashley Hollins and Stacey Baesjou were given a tour of the RAC Rescue Helicopter on Monday night at Collie Recreation Ground.
Emergency services training THE RAC Rescue Helicopter was in Collie on Monday night as first responders had vital emergency care training. The helicopter landed on the Collie Eagles Football Club oval. St John Ambulance assistant station manager Troy French said 40 emergency workers were briefed on new practices to ensure “the best possible care for patients”. “It included an information session on the RAC Rescue Helicopter, the St John Critical Care Paramedics that man the chopper, their capabilities and equip-
ment and a tour of the aircraft,” Mr French said. “Our local first responders learnt how to best prepare a patient for aircraft transportation as well as best practice on-scene spinal management.” First responders came from the Darkan, Donnybrook and Collie sub-centres. WA Police officers, Department of Fire Emergency Services, WA Community Health Service and State Emergency Services staff were also in attendance. Collie Eagles Football Club donated the use of their clubrooms and dining facilities for a meal after the session.
BISHOP of the Diocese of Bunbury Gerard Holohan has submitted his resignation to the Pope. It follows allegations from Collie’s St Brigid’s parish priest Fr Gerald Tan that the bishop failed to support him amid claims he was being bullied by another priest. Fr Gerald attempted suicide after the alleged bullying had taken place. However, Canberra-based Papal Nuncio Archbishop Charles Balvo, who is the Pope’s representative in Australia, said Bishop Holohan’s resignation was due to his age. “Bishop Holohan turned 75 on September 5 and, according to Canon Law, on reaching that age he was obliged - as are all Bishops - to submit his resignation,” Archbishop Balvo said.
“The Holy Father alone has the authority to accept it, how and when he determines to do so.” Archbishop Balvo confirmed he has not spoken to Bishop Holohan since the allegations. “The plenary session of the Australia Catholic Bishops Conference will take place in Sydney next week,” Archbishop Balvo said. “I will have the opportunity to speak with him in person and to seek counsel.” According to the Catholic Church website, the conference is an assembly of Australian bishops which meets annually to promote the “greater good”. “That will be the first occasion for me to meet Bishop Gerard Holohan and discuss with him the matter at hand,” Archbishop Balvo said.
FATHER Gerald Tan has questioned the lack of accountability for Bishop Gerard Holohan. “Where is the accountability?” Fr Gerald said. “In the outside world, he would have been held accountable for the bullying and yet he has not - why is that? He not only broke the seal of confession, which is an excommunicable offence, but he bullied me. “If he is allowed to keep his position, it is a double standard as a priest would
have been immediately fired if they had done the same thing. Why is a Bishop allowed to get off scot free for this?” He was also shocked Archbishop Balvo had not yet contacted Bishop Holohan following the bullying allegations. “I find it very unlikely that he has not spoken to him,” Fr Gerald said. Fr Gerald has lodged a formal complaint against Bishop Holohan with Bishop Costelloe, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Perth, and an investigation is underway.
Priest claims ‘double standard’
Motorcycle accident claims life MICHELLE Blurton, wife of former Shire of Collie chief executive officer (CEO) David Blurton, was killed in a motorcycle accident on Great Eastern Highway on Sunday. In a Facebook post, Mr Blurton paid tribute to his late wife. “It breaks my heart to post this message,” he wrote. “Michelle Blurton, my beautiful wife of 22 years and mother of our two kids, Heidi and Alex, was involved in a motorbike accident on Great Eastern Highway
yesterday, and passed away from her injuries. “She lived life to the full and was a wonderful loving wife, mother and role model for her kids. “We are going to miss her like crazy.” Mrs Blurton worked for South32 while living in Collie and was also a volunteer for Collie’s St John ambulance. Mr Blurton worked at the shire for 14 years, and spent seven of those years as CEO. The family left Collie in 2020.
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SHIRE UPDATE
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RESTRICTED BURNING PERIOD 2 NOVEMBER TO 14 DECEMBER 2022 The entire Shire of Collie has now entered its restricted burning period. You now need to obtain a permit to conduct any burning of paddocks or stubble, bonfires or garden refuse until the prohibited burning period commences on the 15th December. Permits are free and can be issued by your areas Fire Control Officer or through the Shire Rangers. Contact details can be found on the Shire website, on the back of the hazard reduction notice issued with your rates, or by phoning Shire Rangers on 9734 9000 or 0408 931 274. Please note any burning undertaken without a permit is an offence and on the spot infringements may be issued.
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Riley runs in New York LOCAL runner Clint Riley competed in the New York City marathon on Sunday. He was among more than 50,000 people in the race, and said it was one of the hardest things he has done. “The marathon course is extremely hilly due to all the bridges you run over, plus it was over 80 percent humidity by the time we were out on the course, so I hit ‘the wall’ way earlier than expected,” he said. Marathon runners often talk about “hitting the wall” near the 35-kilometre mark, which describes a drop in the muscle’s glycogen stores. It often causes runners to slow considerably. “It was at about the halfway point that I knew I was in trouble, and by the 30km mark I was unsure that I’d
ACHIEVEMENT: Clint Riley with his competitor’s medal after completing the New York City marathon.
Continued from front page. Cr Joe Italiano congratulated the proponents on their initiative and detailed planning, especially if it produced zero emissions. Even the fly ash which is produced during the first stage of manufacturing would be recycled, Mrs Miller said. It compared favourably to a previous proposal by an Indian concern for a Collie urea plant in 2010, which planned to use 2.6 million tonnes per annum of Collie coal, at an estimated cost of $3.5 billion and would have had urea as its
only product, he said. Its projected annual total CO2 emissions was 3.3 million tonnes. This new project is timed to coincide with power station retirements and use the decommissioned Collie Power Station and state-owned power generation legacy assets. It has private financial backing through a consortium of Neocology and Continuum Energy. Ramon Skase of Continuum Energy said the proposed project would use highly innovative large-scale advanced man-
even be able to finish it,” Clint said. The huge support of spectators was what helped pull him over the line, he said. “The atmosphere on the course was absolutely incredible - I don’t think there is anything quite like it,” he said. Clint’s goal was to complete the course in less than two hours and 45 minutes. “I managed to hobble over the line at 3:05:03,” he said. In the lead up to the marathon, Clint followed a rigorous training schedule. “I run five days a week, consisting of two short, easy runs, one long easy run, a tempo and a threshold run. “Then gym once a week and one rest day on a Sunday,” he said. “I started running for sport and not just for fitness about six years ago after
a bad collarbone injury due to mountain biking. “I started off just sticking to five or 10km, then progressed to half marathons, then decided if I was going to run a marathon, it would be to qualify for the Boston marathon.” He completed Boston in 2019, but the event was cancelled in 2020. He was also battling an injury. “I had a 15mm stress fracture in my shin and a ruptured baker’s cyst in my knee in 2020 - Boston getting cancelled that year was a blessing in disguise for me as I probably would have tried to run through the pain,” he said. Clint has his sights set on completing the six world marathon majors. “I’ve already run New York and Boston, so Tokyo, Berlin, Chicago and London are next on the list,” he said.
Ammonia energy plant proposal ufacturing, proven technology and would produce zero CO2 emission products. He said it would use a proven technology process by proponents who had examples of profitable operations. “Key industrial and agricultural chemicals would be produced here by an Australian-owned manufacturer,” Mrs Miller said. “There would be large scale employment of an existing skilled workforce.” By reusing existing infrastructure it would have the dual benefits of decreasing power station site decommissioning
costs, and reduced establishment costs. The next steps in the process include a $6 million bankable feasibility study, expected to be undertaken in 2023. This would involve establishment of contractual agreements, site needs, a decommissioning plan and state infrastructure agreements. Detailed design, site plans, approvals, licensing, supply and offtake agreements would be done from 2023 to 2025. Commissioning of the plant is expected in the 2027-28 financial year according to the proponents.
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Red to remember Daniel
SAFE: Fairview Primary School pre-primary students Bella Riley, Kyah Forrest and Milla Cherry wore red as part of the “Day for Daniel” initiative recently.
FAIRVIEW Primary School students learnt about safety recently. The students commemorated “Day for Daniel” on October 28, which is a national initiative by the Daniel Morcombe Foundation. Daniel was abducted and murdered in 2003. His body was recovered eight years later. He was last seen wearing a red t-shirt, so students were encouraged to wear red in his honour. Principal Andrew Whitney said students safety is critically important. “Day for Daniel is one day that we can particularly highlight the importance of personal safety,” he said. “At our assembly last Thursday, we
also took the opportunity to talk about safety, trusting your feelings and extended the importance of being safe in online settings. “Day for Daniel is one way to highlight our ongoing work in supporting every student in developing protective behaviours.” Mr Whitney said the school commemorates “Day for Daniel” every year. “This year our student leaders took on the responsibility to advertise wearing something red, and the fundraising through a gold coin donation,” Mr Whitney said. The day is supported by the Australian Federal Police through the National Missing Persons Co-ordination Centre.
New projects are in the pipeline COLLIE looks set to get a number of industrial projects as it steps further into its transition from coal, Regional Development Minister Allanah MacTiernan said at the Collie Regional Development Breakfast on Wednesday last week.
It was held at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. The proposed businesses include manufacturing pallets from recycled plastics, metal smelting operations using new technologies and a transport network upgrade. Investigating future water supply options to service Coolangatta and Shotts, and identifying grid connection costs for new proponents in Shotts were also among the new prospects. The CEDA (Committee for Economic Development of Australia) event was a
chance for members to hear about the projects in Collie as it transitions away from coal. The keynote address highlighted projects such as the Collie Adventure Trails, Collie Mural Trail, Lake Kepwari and the Throssell Street facade upgrades. Panellists Jodie Hanns MLA and International Graphite chairman Phil Hearse discussed the proposed industrial projects, including advanced manufacturing proposals as part of the Collie Futures Fund. “We have a community that is very
used to industrial projects being located in their backyard,” Mrs Hanns said. “The workforce of Collie has transitioned previously - whether it be from the timber industry to mining or from underground mining to open cut mining. “Our community welcomes any opportunity to create jobs for local people, especially jobs that make use of our readymade highly skilled local workforce.” Work is underway to secure new land in Collie that would be suitable for a number of smaller scale and large scale industrial sites.
A PEDESTRIAN claims he almost fell through a hole in Steere Street on Monday. The hole opened up outside the Red Cross shop, and is believed to have been caused by a water leak below the road’s surface. The leak occurred at about 8.30am, and there were many cars parked in the area surrounding the hole.
Water Corporation crews and Shire of Collie workers responded to locate and repair the leak. Water Corporation south west regional manager Nicola Waite said the cause of the leak was under investigation, however the broken pipe was within its operational lifespan. Water was restored to the area by 11.30am and road access was fully re-
stored. Ms Waite said the safety of the responding crews and public was paramount. “The area was assessed, and steps taken to allow crews to safely and promptly undertake repairs,” she said. “We would like to thank the public for their understanding while we worked to restore water and apologise for any inconvenience caused.”
LOCAL seniors were invited to an open day at Community Home Care on Wednesday last week. The event was held at the centre on Vernon Street. They found out about the centre’s activities and services, as well as enjoying some social activities. The ceramics group and artist Fran Dorozenko’s art activities were popular with the regulars, who worked on their
next masterpiece. Organisations including Health Sense Chemist, Hearing Australia, Alzheimer’s WA, Valleyview Residence and Hocart Lodge discussed their benefits with attendees. Tammy Hallissey, owner of beauty salon Angaline’s, and one of her staff members also provided manicures. For more information contact 9734 5353.
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Amaroo is the People’s Choice
AMAROO Primary School’s entry in sent food, and included a wheelbarrow the 2022 Perth Royal Show Sustainable full of “fruit and vegetables”. Scarecrow competition won the People’s Teacher Shari Pike said the scarecrow Choice award. went home with everyone in the class, The win was rewarded with free tick- and each family added an element to ets to the show, and this week, Tidy “dress” it. Towns chairperson Nola Green presentA journal was kept of the ever-increased the class with a certificate of merit to ing decorations as the days went by, inrecognise their efforts. cluding but not limited to a cross counThe theme of this year’s competition try entry, a key and key chain, a mop was the types of food produced each sea- recycled as hair, a Santa hat and beard son. and various badges. Record entries were received for the Teacher Shari Pike said entering the competition, and officials said the stan- competition was a really good exercise dard was exceptional. for the class. The entry by room eight was made up Miss Pike transported the scarecrow of recycled materials fashioned to repre- to Perth by car. Te Mana Emery holds the Tidy Towns merit certificate, Freya Ferris holds the journal, and Kai Pike looks after the wheelbarrow loaded with “fruit and vegetables”.
Hydro eyes off Griffin site
Continued from page 1. “We hope all parties can achieve this restructure at the earliest possible opportunity, so our project and other investments planned for the region can have certainty,” he said. “PHC will provide instantly dispatchable baseload power for the SWIS, enable further investment in renewables and underpin investment in green manufacturing industries in the South West.
“As acknowledged by the WA Government, it is essential to the achievement of the government’s 2030 decarbonisation commitments.” The first stage of the project will involve a $650 million capital expenditure to build two 200 megawatt power turbines. Griffin Coal receivers Deloitte partner Matthew Donnelly was contacted for comment.
Donations made to free meal service SEVERAL local residents and businesses have donated to Fr Gerald Tan’s Tuesday meal service at St Brigid’s Catholic Church. Denise Kingswood donated two boxes of cooked chicken from Chicken Treat. Stephen Tuck donated homegrown cauliflower and broccoli, while Amaroo Deli and Sizzle’s Deli donated sandwiches and bread. On Tuesday, customers were treated to
frehly made pork stew and braised pork from 4pm. Meals are free-of-charge from the church foyer every Tuesday. Fr Gerald said the Collie community was generous. “I would also like to acknowledge the big helping hands of Betty and Rod Wilson, and Garry,” Fr Gerald said. “Thanks guys for the many behind-thescenes help you do.”
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I WRITE to give comment on the article published August 18, 2022, in the Collie River Valley Bulletin, titled “Expansion gets nod”. Firstly, whilst no writer is attributed to this lead story, the Bulletin should be commended for running this story and bringing these matters to public attention. It is a true example of what is known as the “Fourth Estate”. Equally, the details of this article reflect very poorly upon our local councillors who were elected to represent people of Collie in guiding shire operations in the best interests of the local community. The essence of this article is that it is a comment on the Collie Shire Council’s approval to South32 for the expansion of the operations into a further 10,800 acres of state forest. There are several points of concern raised within this article, which do not appear to have been adequately addressed. To her extreme credit, Cr Scoffern tried to challenge the voting of other council members. The first concern would seem to be that the state government has banned logging in state forests from 2024. Clearly, the state government is trying to preserve our natural environment which, in many respects, is unique in the world. Many of the plants and wildlife simply do not exist anywhere else and would appear to be something of a tourist attraction. A second concern is that whilst the council gave support to the South32 proposal, it is not obvious whether this proposal (the expansion of the South32 bauxite mine) was truly considered in the context of broader social trends. By this, I mean that the Collie council reportedly states an interest in trying to raise the tourism profile of this town. Unfortunately, rarely are huge mining operations successful tourist attractions.
I would have thought that most people are attracted to Collie for the natural environment it has to offer. However, should the council be uncertain as to why and what might attract tourists to this area, maybe they could survey these visitors prior to voting for the mine expansion. That is, do tourists come to see the mines or the natural environment? And what was the background of the Collie Shire CEO? However, the mantra of economic benefit seems to have won the day, with South32 suggesting that additional jobs will be on offer. Again, the local council would appearnot to have truly considered spin-off of tourism on local employment, and where tourist dollars remain within the local community. By contrast, any increase in bauxite mining will earn additional revenue for the state government. However, maybe our local MLA might advise as to whether this in turn will bring about further funding for the local community recovery - and maybe tourism? In a broader sense, the destruction of the environment as a habitat for wildlife needs to be considered. Again, little consideration was given for this by the Collie Shire Council members. And were they to do so, how have they valued the habitat? Maybe some expert advice? On a positive note, at least we now understand why South32 paid for the water pumping facility from Wellington Dam to Worsley (again, another community resource and tourist attraction). Such a forward-planning, civic-minded citizen. Lastly, shire councillors stand for election with a broad promise to protect the interests of the community. Continued page 14.
JODIE HANNS, Member for Collie-Preston, reports...
LAST week I presented at a Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) industry forum about Collie’s transition from coal. It is something the state government and the Just Transition Working Group has been planning and preparing for over the past five years. The recent issues with coal supplies have been challenging for the community, with local coal supply issues exacerbated by weather and issues with the mining companies. The state government will do whatever is required to ensure WA’s power supply is not interrupted over summer. In the short term, Synergy will secure coal from interstate to insure against any unexpected coal supply issues. This is a last resort, but will give time for the mines to ramp up production. It is interesting to note that last week’s Collie Bulletin quoted a Yancoal spokesman saying Premier Coal has escalated production steeply to meet demand this year. The company is expected to have its highest production next year. These issues all point to the importance of ensuring a just transition for Collie and the people who live and work here. It highlights the importance of the work the state government is doing to transition the Collie economy, with hundreds of millions of dollars invested to develop new industries and create new local jobs. The state government has also launched a “Summer Readiness” advertising campaign to encourage households to reduce energy consumption during the hotter months. This has happened previously and is similar to the advertising around conserving water and sprinkler roster day reminders. It is an awareness campaign to help manage energy demand and help households save money on energy costs. What is not helpful in all of this is the scare tactics of the opposition.
IF YOU have ever spent time travelling on a plane, like me you may have experienced worry about your luggage. Once your bag is checked in and trundles away on the organised conveyor system, who knows what is happening to your precious cargo, right? Maybe someone is rifling through your jocks and socks, looking for things they can steal. Maybe your suitcase zipper breaks and said socks and jocks go flying through the cargo hold. Or maybe your bag simply disappears. As an avid traveller, I’ve certainly feared for the well-being of my luggage. Those fears are not unfounded, as I’ve twice encountered issues with my luggage. As my husband would tell you, I don’t travel light, insisting on cramming as much as I possibly can into my suitcase when I travel. So the thought of my bags going missing or being left behind with my precious belongings is always in the back of my mind. We recently returned from a monthlong trip overseas, battling the long journey with an almost 12-month old in tow. As we arrived back at Perth airport bleary eyed and ready for a long, long sleep, hubby and bub got held up at immigration while I continued on to get the luggage. I obtained a trolley and managed to find the pram and car seat, then settled in with my fellow passengers to await the rest of the luggage. Hubby’s suitcase rolls around, followed by bub’s suitcase, and then the giant duffel bag of snacks and food we brought back from Israel. Now I’m just waiting for my suitcase. This wasn’t my first rodeo, so I’ve ensured my bag has “unique” identifiers, which include a pink ribbon and tag. And so I wait, and wait, and wait. The bags continue to trundle along the conveyor, thinning out as other passengers locate their own luggage. Twenty minutes go by and still no sign of my bag (or the rest of my family). By now I’m convinced my bag is gone! Left behind in Tel Aviv perhaps. Lost at our transit in Dubai? I notice a few other suitcases look similar to mine - black suitcase with differing shades of pink and red ribbons. Another few minutes go by and I’m now convinced someone else has mistakenly taken my bag instead of their own, and I’m lamenting the fact it had to be my bag that’s lost.Finally hubby rocks up and I point over my shoulder at the dwindling amount of bags left on the conveyor and tell him someone must have taken my bag by mistake. “Look, there’s a couple of black suitcases with pinkish ribbons,” I tell him. He looks me dead in my sleep-rimmed eyes. “Your bag is not black,” he says. Without breaking a step he walks straight over to the conveyor and pulls off a bulging, aqua-coloured suitcase complete with distinctive pink ribbon and tag - which I recognise instantly as mine. I’ll blame the sleep deprivation but I have no idea why I was so convinced my bag was black. Either way I was just happy to have my bag back, despite it never really being lost.
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THE Little Athletics framework evolved through a yearning for an inclusive environment. It did not matter what shape, size or how old you were - if you wanted to become an athlete, you were accepted. Collie River Valley Little Athletics Club operates under the same ethos. This is evident in the 47 children who attend training each week - some with physical disabilities, some without. They all strive to be better than they were last week, and for a sporting club to champion personal achievement over winning, it makes for one special club. President Melanie Lasisz said this was one of the reasons why she sent her children, Kye and Mikayla, to the club two years ago. “I wanted my children to be a part of it because I could see the benefit that it has on children and their development,” she said. “I got roped into coaching the under six and under seven age groups at the same time as my children started.” Melanie has coached other sports, such as netball, which she said has always “delivered an internal reward” when she sees the development of the children. It was this feeling that allowed her to go the extra mile when the time came. “At the start of last season, we were a little bit short on executive committee members, so I put my hand up for the president position,” she said. Melanie said the people involved with the club, who lend a hand and help out wherever possible, make for a great atmosphere. There is a wide range of activities available to the children who come to the club, including jumping, throwing and running. “In jumps, they do long jump, triple jump and high jump, at various degrees of difficulty,” she said.
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“For high jump, they start when they are eight years old with a scissor kick. From under 11s, they start learning the Fosbury Flop. “With throws, they do shot put, discus and javelin, but with javelin, they start with the vortex and move to the turbo javelin before taking the step up to the javelin. “In running, you have sprints and longer distances, including 800 metres and 1500 metres, and the walk which is operating with a modified program at the moment.” The walk is something the club has been successful with at Country Championship events.
JUMP: Under six boys athlete Myles Davies enjoys some air time during long jump. Melanie said this success has motivated the club to further develop the discipline, and improve athletes’ abilities. “We want to get the athletes to learn the correct techniques so we can keep improving,” she said. Athletes also participate in hurdles.
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Past catching up?
The museum has been chasing up information about Collie’s early settlers, and there is sometimes confusion about names, especially tracing a family when the female line changes names through marriage. Trying to place one family this week, a museum member suddenly said, “Oh, right, I know, because I used to go out with the youngest daughter.”
Something to shout about A local museum researcher came across an article in Trove about two church ministers asking the Archbishop of Perth to lobby with the government to introduce a new act. An anti-shouting Act, to be exact. Goodness knows what prompted that, especially as at the time, June, 1917, almost the whole world was at war.
Mad about flags A local man with a penchant for flags wished to fly the Royal Standard to celebrate a visit from his mother-in-law (as she is the Queen’s mother), but when he was unable to find one he settled for a crown bearing Spanish flag instead. The gentleman who knocked on their door thinking he’d found some fellow Spaniards was quite disappointed.
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Elijah Sprigg, Ariella Sprigg, Gaije Clifton, Lucas Sprigg, Sebastian Sprigg.
Zara Roney, Mylee Giles and Olivia Motteram.
All Hallows Day celebrations LOCAL residents celebrated Halloween last week. Many children, and some adults, got into the spooky spirit to trick or treat in their neighbourhood. The haunted house and roller disco at
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the Collie PCYC were popular amongst the community, whilst many took to the streets for their share of lollies. The Collie River Valley Bulletin also invited community members to send in Halloween photos.
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Cheyenne and Bodie Stephen.
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SOFT: Come and meet the resident alpacas.
STUNNING: A view from the campsite over Harris River state forest.
Trail retreat now taking bookings COLLIE Trails Retreat is open for online bookings. Located next to the Arklow trail network in the Harris River state forest, the retreat has access to the Bibbulmun Track. It is the perfect getaway for mountain bikers and hikers. Owner Jeff Riley, his wife Leigh and son Clint, have built 19 short term, nature-based campsites on their farmland. They have made excellent use of the
nature’s playground that is right on their doorstep. Campsites are big enough for eight people, and are set in large, well-defined areas. Four guests are included in each site rate, with an extra $15 per additional person up to eight people. Each camper will have access to the common area, which includes three unisex toilets, three unisex showers and a universal access toilet/shower, two
push-button barbecues and a double sink. The retreat is socially conscious, making room for sustainable choices wherever possible. With this in mind, guests are encouraged to limit the length of showers and reduce power consumption. Reusable products are used where it is safe and healthy to do so and consumable toiletries are sourced from a social enterprise committed to reducing global poverty.
There are plenty of recycling bins around the property and a cash-for-containers collection point on site. Bring your camping gear, food and water, and rubbish bags, and stay for as long as you like. In winter, wood will be for sale to take full advantage of the fire pit. The retreat received funding from Collie Futures Fund. To book, visit www.collietrailsretreat. com.au.
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We shall remember our fallen heroes
“They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.”
Evelyn Benton and Bev Old are pictured selling poppies last Friday, in preparation for the annual Remembrance Day service tomorrow. Bev is holding Evelyn’s two-and-a-half year old grandson, Cayden LePage.
Poppy tradition continues THE bright red poppy has been the symbol of Remembrance Day since the end of World War I. The symbol was adopted because the flowers flourished in the disturbed soil of the battle fields of Europe. The bright red also reminded people of all the blood which had been shed on the ground. “In Flanders Fields”, the poem written by John McCrae, did a lot to promote the wearing of the red poppy in remembrance.
Sales of poppies raise funds to support veterans from all wars. Proceeds of local sales are sent to RSL headquarters in Perth for distribution to the veterans. Collie RSL members manned a stall in shifts outside the office of local MLA Jodie Hanns last Friday. They asked for a gold coin donation in return for the poppies. Evelyn Benton and Bev Old took their turn in the afternoon, as the men of the RSL attended a meeting.
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From Armistice to Remembrance Day IN LATE 1918, after more than four years of bitter fighting, allied forces finally broke stubborn German resistance to put an end to the war. Entire nations cheered as fighting ceased and the armistice that ended fighting in the first World War took effect at 11am on November 11, 1918. One year later, commemorations to mark the anniversary of the end of the war were held across the Commonwealth. This day became known as Armistice Day. At the request of King George V, the people of the empire ceased work at 11am to hold a two-minute vigil to remember the fallen. This vigil would evolve into the minute’s silence of today’s Remembrance Day services.
By the end of World War II, Armistice Day had grown from solely a remembrance of the men and women of the Great War into something larger, becoming a day to honour all those who had fallen in war. With this evolution came a change of name and November 11 became known as Remembrance Day. Every year, on November 11 — the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month — Australians pause to remember those men and women who have died or suffered in all wars, conflicts and peace operations. Services are held at memorials, RSL clubs and schools across the country. Remembrance Day is additionally significant for the Shrine of Remembrance, in Melbourne. The shrine’s foundation
stone was laid on November 11, 1927, and officially dedicated on November 11, 1934. The dedication was witnessed by over 300,000 people, nearly half the population of Melbourne and the largest crowd seen in Australia at that time. The shrine’s Galleries of Remembrance were opened eight years ago on November 11, 2014.
Local service for ‘Collie Boys’
IN HONOUR of all “Collie Boys” who gave their lives in war, the Collie Cardiff RSL Sub Branch will conduct a Remembrance Day commemoration service tomorrow, Friday November 11, 2022. The Service will start at 10.40am, at the Soldiers’ Park cenotaph, with one minute’s silence observed at 11am. Attendees are reminded that it is not appropriate to applaud at commemoration services. Following the commemoration service, the RSL premises will be open to the public.
Wayne Simmonds, Barry Lowe and Peter Gulvin remembered the fallen last year at the Remembrance Day memorial service at Soldiers’ Park.
Church bells to toll at the 11th hour ALL SAINTS’ Church Ellacombe bells will ring out tomorrow to mark Remembrance Day. The Collie church will be open from 10.45am. At 11am, the Last Post is played, followed by a minute’s silence.
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John Mattaboni, seen with Aileen Rusconi (nee Edwards) and Kevin Scott, brought along a vintage BSA motorcycle once owned by Aldo (Gus) Gastaldo.
Fifty go back to Worsley MORE than 50 people enjoyed the annual Back to Worsley day held in and around the historic St David’s Church on Sunday. Among them was John Mattaboni, who took along a vintage BSA motorcycle. It once belonged to well-known Worsley identity, Aldo (Gus) Gastaldo. Kevin Scott, son of Angie Scott (nee Gastaldo), did a reading during the an-
nual church service, recalling his days as an altar boy at St David’s. He and his mother lived at the Gastaldo farm during World War II, while his father was serving overseas. Following the church service, a picnic lunch was enjoyed as people caught up with old acquaintances and reminisced about the glory days of Worsley, which at one stage had more residents than the Collie townsite.
Former altar boy Kevin Scott did a reading during the service.
Locals Mick McAullay and Cath Dowdell caught up with former residents, Tony and Tup Rusconi.
Riley nominates for WACA board LOCAL builder Jeff Riley has nominated for a position on the WA Cricket Association Board (WACA). Mr Riley, who has been a WACA member for 20 years, said his building experience sparked the move. “In the time I have been a member, I have seen many changes to the grounds and am looking forward to the new changes that are happening,” he said. “I understand the governance required to be on a successful board and would be a great help to the board on their correct building projects, as well as helping
the board run in the best interests of its members, making sure that the ground returns to its glory days as one of the best places in Australia to watch cricket.” Mr Riley is a registered builder and the partner-supervisor of JILA Riley building company. He has also chaired the Community Bank Collie board for five years and sits on Bendigo Bank’s state marketing committee. Nominations close on November 24 and are open to all members of the WACA.
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From page 8. That is, councillors stand for election and ask the voters to trust them to act responsibly and in a way that results in the best outcome for the community. Whilst not clearly denied, the article suggests that very few shire councillors even read the 1500-page proposal by South32 - although maybe a cynic might suggest that this is a deliberate strategy by South32 to ensure that the proposal is approved. Drown the councillors in paper and then offered a pampered breakfast presentation. Certainly no counter arguments were offered in the debate. Without giving any opinion on wheth-
er this expansion of the South32 operation is appropriate or not, I am so disappointed in what would seem to be the behaviour of the Collie shire councillors in terms of letting down the community whose trust they asked for. The council officers operate with no public accountability, and it would now seem the councillors who head this organisation are failing in terms of the due diligence of proposals put forth. Maybe this is one of those times the minister should review the actions and accountability of those councillors. Lastly, again hats off to Cr Scoffern. Gary Roney, Fowler Road
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NATIONAL Recycling Week is this week, November 7 to 13. It is a time to look at how we recycle our waste, or litter, in our community and in the house we live in. I am sure we can do better. Yes, there are times we all get a bit lax and do not put the right waste into the right bins. Perhaps we need a sign on the lid to remind us of what goes in where - perishable waste in the bright green bin, bottles and cans in the yellow bin. The waste system will not work if people do not follow the correct order of things. It is also important that we remember to dispose of batteries in the correct way. We need to pay attention to this. If you are a gardener, remember kitchen waste is good for the soil. I am hoping the schools will have programmes happening to help our town to be clean, green and litter free. Geoff Wilks, Regent Street
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Class of ’49 reunite THE Collie Primary class of 1949 held its annual reunion recently. The event was held at the home of retired doctor Ken Hay in Wannanup on Sunday, October 30. Committee member Ken Schultz said the group calls itself “Class of 49”, which comes from a class photo when they were in year three. Mr Schultz said the group enjoys reminiscing. “We talked a lot about the good old days over a barbecue and some drinks,” Mr Schultz said. “We welcomed another old school
‘HER-STORY’: Local Beth Hann with her grandmother’s profile.
‘Her-story’: 120 years of the Collie Ladies’ Guild
THREE years after Collie was gazetted as a town, the Anglican ladies of the fledgling town banded together to work for their church. 120 years later, All Saints secretary Gayle Hall realised there was a significant anniversary looming, one which almost aligned with Collie’s 125th birthday. She went looking for the “herstory” – the story of more than a century of women working to keep their faith viable in the town. It was quite a search, because the women’s work had been almost entirely unrecorded, their contribution being taken for granted. “In the annual report, there would be a sentence: ‘Thank you to the Ladies’ Guild,’ but they were the ones who were paying for the church to keep going,” Gayle said. She visited Coalfields Museum co-ordinator Tom Reardon, who was leading the search for the stories of Collie’s earliest settlers, based on the 1903 electoral roll. “Tom was very helpful, and I went from there, putting a call out to families for any photographs and stories of their relatives who had been members of the Guild,” she said. As was the custom at the time, the full names of the women were not recorded, they were acknowledged under their husbands’ names. After countless hours of delving into church archives and talking to fam-
ilies, the remarkable contribution of women was recognised with a special display at All Saints. Their biographies hung in folders on a rack near the choir stalls, and the lectern held a book containing the “herstory”. Around 45 people - locals and visitors - took the opportunity to visit the church and look for details of their families and friends. A slide show was projected, and photographs of the building and its people lined the walls, while Tony Briggs played the Ellacombe bells in the tower. Shelley De Bruyn (nee Smith), who was born in Collie and baptised at All Saints, travelled from her Mandurah home with her husband, Rob, for the occasion. “My family left in 1962, so it is good to get back and have a look around,” Mrs De Bruyn said. Local resident Beth Hann found her grandmother’s biography and took home a copy to show the family. “It’s lovely to be able to do this,” she said. Funding from the Kaya Collie celebrations helped with the research and organisation. “It’s great to be able to give the ladies their names; and the thing is, no-one else will have to do all that searching again, because it is all there in one place now,” Gayle said. “Well, up to today, that is.”
friend Carline MacNish to the reunion for the first time which was great.” Mr Schultz said Collie Primary was part of Collie High School, with the primary school occupying the west side and the high school the east side. The sign (pictured) was used by both schools. The next reunion will be held in Dunsborough in March next year. The group is open to anyone who appears in the 1949 photograph. If you would like more information, contact Ken Schultz at kenmax1@iinet. net.au.
REUNION: Collie Primary class of 1949 students John McGeachie, Lyn Matthews, Roy Palmer, Carline MacNish, Tony Holst, Kevin Squance, Ken Hay, David Farquar and Ken Schultz at Ken Hay’s home in Wannanup last week.
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CHURCH NOTICES ALL SAINTS’ ANGLICAN CHURCH: 46 Venn Street. Church Services: Every Sunday at 9am. Morning tea after the service. Holy Communion: First and second Sundays of each month. Morning prayer: all other Sundays. Enquiries to warden: Gwen Molnar. Phone 9734 4020 or 0439 375 598. Op shop: Open Tuesdays to Friays 9am - 3pm Church office: Tuesdays only. Secretary email: collieanglican@gmail. com Website: www.allsaintschurchcollie.org
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BAPTIST CHURCH: Cnr Prinsep and Elouera Streets, North Collie. Church Enquiries: Pastor Timothy van Aarde 0450 880 775. Collie Hospital Chaplain: Timothy van Aarde. Sunday Service : 9.30am Visitors Welcome. Sunday School during Service. Ladies Bible Study Group: Tuesday 10am at the Church. Prayer Meeting: Monday 5pm-6pm at the Church.
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CHURCH OF CHRIST: 165 Prinsep St. Pastor: Shayne Goldfinch 0422 515 257. Elder: Evan Mandry 0407 445 788. Secretary: Glynis 0403 159 668. Sundays: 9.30am, Family Service and Kids Church. Thursdays: 9.30am, Craft & Friendship – Phone Heather 9734 4066 Saturdays: 7.30am, Periodically, Breakfast – Phone Evan 9734 1354. Weekly Bible studies on various days. All enquiries welcomed. Vision Radio (87.6FM) is a Ministry of our Church. COALFIELDS BAPTIST CHURCH: An old fashioned, independent Baptist Church. You are warmly invited to join us for our worship service, Sunday, 2pm, CWA Hall Throssell Street. Enquiries Pastor Chris Manessis 9797 0056, 0439 970 059. pastorcbcaustralind.com
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Home sales surged Homes in Collie in 2002 were selling at an average rate approaching one every day as a major surge in buyer demand pushed local real estate activity to higher levels.
Trail was on track for Collie Construction of the Dwellingup-to-Collie section of the million-dollar Munda Biddi Bike Trail - which was expected to bring significant tourism to Collie looked set to be finalised by spring 2003. Marron curbed for years? Recreational marroners faced a drastic shortening of the marron season for
Contributed by Kym Saunders many years, as the state government moved to protect dwindling marron numbers in south-west rivers and dams. Tied in top garden contest Green thumbs twiddled anxiously at the award ceremony for Collie Shire’s 2002 “Keeping Up Appearances” gardening contest. Verna and Colin Lynch, of Palmer Road, and Dora and Graeme White, of Telfer Crescent, were the joint winners of the residential category. Insurance conditions on pageant Public liability insurance cover for the 2002 Collie Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Christmas Pageant depend-
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.
ed on listing all those participating. The chamber was told by its insurer that it must submit a list of names and addresses of those taking part, 14 days before the pageant. Riders, crowd rallied to benefit event More than 300 spectators witnessed top dirt bike action at the Collie Motorcycle Club’s “Shane Thompson Benefit” senior/junior motocross event, which drew 160 riders. The benefit was held to raise money for Collie motorcycle identity Shane Thompson, who was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident in June, 2002.
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ST BRIGID’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Cnr Prinsep and Medic Streets. Parish Priest: Fr. Gerald Tan Secretary: Marie Hicks. ON LEAVE 0414 755 054. Office: 9734 2183. email:collieparish@westnet.com.au Weekend Masses: St. Brigid’s: 6.00pm Saturday, 10.00am Sunday. St. Mary’s, Darkan: 8.00am, 1st and 3rd Sunday each month. Baptisms and weddings by request. Reconciliation cancelled, at present, due to social distancing. Vinnie’s shop: 9734 5664. Shopping hours: 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday.
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH: Cnr Wittenoom & Steere Streets You are welcome to fellowship with us, we meet every second and fourth Saturday. Bible Study 9.30am, Service 11am. 88.0 faithFM WEST ARTHUR: The Uniting Church meets on the first and third Sunday of the month at 9am. KYB is held on Tuesday at 9.30am at the Old Duranillin School. The Catholic Church meets on the first and third Sunday of the month at 8am. The Anglican Church meets on: Second Sunday of the month at 8am at Darkan Fourth Sunday of the month at 8am at Darkan Third Sunday of the month at 8am at Arthur River.
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CZERNIAWSKY (David John): Our friend and long-time neighbour passed away peacefully 3.11.22. Dave was so kind and always willing and ready to help anyone who needed it. Dave was the very best neighbour and we will miss our daily chats and Coca Cola sessions. Your seat under the tree will always be there for you. Our whole family will miss you so much Dave as you have been a part of us for over 30 years. Our deepest sympathy to Lek, Betsy, Grant, Stacie, Tammy and families. Rest peacefully now our dear friend. Doody, Lyn, Natasha, Pete, Kristan, Blair and families.
SAUNDERS (Rodney): Loved big brother of Geoff, brother-in-law of Trisha, uncle of Brett, Kane, Gemma and families. So long Gristle, we’ll miss you.
HOLMAN (Wayne): Passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on October 16, in Tumaru Hospice, NZ. We are holding a service for the life of Wayne on Saturday November 12, 1pm at the Ridge Motel. xxx
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SAUNDERS (Rodney): Passed away Moonya Lodge, Manjimup 5.11.2022. Beloved Husband to Nanette, Loving father of Kylie, Troy and Liam. Grandad of 5, great grandad of 3. Brother of Gregory and Geoffrey, Brother-in-law of Judith and Trish. Peace at Last.
SAUNDERS (Rodney): Loved brother of Greg, brother-in-law of Judith, uncle to Lyndall, John and families will be sadly missed but we have many happy memories. Bye Gris. SAUNDERS (Ron): Deepest sympathy to Judy and family on the passing of your loved one Ronald. Cus of Helen, Neil and family. SAUNDERS (Ron): Deepest sympathy to Ron’s family and friends at this sad time. Collie Italian Club Committee.
CASUAL BAR ATTENDANT: Casual bar attendant required. Must have RSA and be willing to work evenings and weekends. Email resume to collieclub@tpg.com.au or drop in person to 51 Wittenoom Street.
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Public Notice RECEPTIONIST Ian Guppy & Co are currently seeking a full-time receptionist for our front office. We are seeking someone with great customer service, telephone and verbal communication skills, professionalism, and is capable of handling pressure. Job role: • Answering telephone • Serve customers by greeting, welcoming and directing or answering enquiries. •Inputting customer’s details an organise booking times. • Data entry, reordering/crediting parts • Keep a safe and clean reception area • Supporting continuity among workers. Offering great remuneration package. Hours: Monday-Friday 8am - 4pm. Please send resume to susan@guppysmashrepairs.com.au
FOR SALE E-BULLETIN: Available as single issues or one year subscription from colliebulletin. com.au, or call Megan at the Bulletin office on 9734 1024. HOUSE FOR SALE: 3x1, kitchen, dining, lounge and family room. Close to town. $250,000 ONO. Contact 0400 738 837. LIME and FERTILISER: Bulk ag lime and fertiliser delivered bulk to Collie and surrounds, call Mumballup Organics. 0417 322 007. MALTESE X SHIH TZU PUPS: 3 males, 1 female. Vet checked, immunised, microchipped. $2500 each. 9703 2814 (local number). PULLETS POINT OF LAY: November 22, 0417993890
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SAUNDERS: The Funeral Service for the late Mr Rodney Thomas (Rod) Saunders of Busselton and formerly of Collie will take place in the Bantry Chapel, Busselton Funeral Centre, 105 Bussell Hwy, Busselton commencing at 11:00am Monday morning (14/11/2022)
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Wellington Dam Road Bridge Closure Please be advised the Wellington Dam Road bridge has now been closed to both vehicles and pedestrians in line with recent safety and engineering advice. Traffic management is in place, and visitors and road users are asked to please follow signage. All vehicles can still access the main parking areas at the mural and kiosk via Wellington Dam Road. Light vehicles can also continue to access these areas via River Road. There is no change to access to downstream attractions within the Wellington National Park, including Honeymoon Pool. Visitors can still enjoy an excellent view of the Wellington Dam mural from the elevated viewing platform near the carpark Work to replace the bridge with an improved structure is being progressed as a priority. For more information and updates on the Wellington Dam Road bridge replacement project, visit: https://www.watercorporation.com.au/Outages-and-works/OngoingWorks/Wellington-Dam-Road-Bridge-upgrade
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PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE OPTUS MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION AT CORNER OF MARSHALL ST AND ROWLANDS RD, COLLIE WA 6225 WITH 5G 1. The proposed 5G upgrade will consists of: • The removal of three (3) existing panel antenna, to be replaced with three (3) new panel antenna (each measuring less than 2.8m in length); • The installation of three (3) new 5G panel antenna; • The installation of ancillary equipment including Remote Radio Units (RRUs), feeders and works within the existing equipment shelter. 2. Optus regards the proposed installation as a Low-impact Facility under the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 2018 (“The Determination”) based on the description above. 3. In accordance with Section 7 of C564:2020 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code, we invite you to provide feedback about the proposal. Further information and/or comments should be directed to: Pranal Salunke on 0437384924 or via optus. submissions@servicestream.com. au or Level 3, Tower B, Zenith Centre, 821 Pacific Highway, Chatswood NSW 2067, by 5pm Friday 25th November 2022. 4. If you would like to know more about this site, further information can be obtained from www.rfnsa.com. au/6225001
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South32 Worsley Alumina wish to advise of increased heavy vehicle movements from Bunbury Port to Worsley Refinery from 15 to 27 November 2022. Truck movements will be 24 hours a day leaving Bunbury Port and travelling along Willenge Drive, South West Hwy, Coalfields Hwy and Gastaldo Road. Please take extra care during this busy time. For further information contact our community hotline on 1800 555 958.
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FRESH, FREE RANGE EGGS: at The Mumby Shop, $6.50 per dozen. SSAA COLLIE BRANCH AGM: November 20 at Collie Range, 11.30am.
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The Shire is seeking a suitable contractor to provide services for the resurfacing of roads, paths and carparks with bitumen/aggregate and asphalt surfacing, and including surface profiling. Obtaining Documents - obtain from the Shires Tenderlink site www.tenderlink. com/collie For Enquires: Contact Project Manager Bret Howson on 0429 312264. Deadline: Tuesday 6 December 2022 at 2pm Offer Lodgment: Offers must be lodged electronically via Tenderlink It is recommended that tenderers lodge their submissions at least half an hour prior to the closing time to allow for any delays in transmission of large documents. The Shire is not bound to accept any offer. Canvassing of Elected Members and Shire officers will automatically disqualify any offer submitted. Stuart Devenish Chief Executive Officer
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The Shire is seeking a suitable contractor to provide services for to regrade the existing road shoulders and provide pavement stabilisation services for Gastaldo Road. Obtaining Documents - obtain from the Shires Tenderlink site www.tenderlink. com/collie For Enquires: Contact Project Manager Bret Howson on 0429 312264. Deadline: Tuesday 6 Dec 2022 at 2pm Offer Lodgment: Offers must be lodged electronically via Tenderlink It is recommended that tenderers lodge their submissions at least half an hour prior to the closing time to allow for any delays in transmission of large documents. The Shire is not bound to accept any offer. Canvassing of Elected Members and Shire officers will automatically disqualify any offer submitted. Stuart Devenish Chief Executive Officer
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Pitchers, Edwards win fourball GOLF JAMIE Pitchers teamed up with Stephen Edwards to record an emphatic trophy win in the Challenge Chemicals-sponsored four ball event at Collie Golf Club last Saturday. The in-form Edwards and partner made a solid start on the back nine, then blazed over their second nine holes to reel off 26 points to get over the top of the remaining 35 pairs, tallying 47 points. Paul Moyses and Phil Rabjones, who were playing partners of the winners, just did enough to hang on to the runner-up trophy, after their 46 points left them in a tie with two other pairs. They took the countback from Ian Shannon and Peter Ellery, followed by Graham Williams and Ray Cooper in fourth place. The pairings of Frank Battista and Ed Riley along with Brett Smith and Paul Goodwin were separated by countback for the major voucher positions on 45
points apiece. Ash Hollins and Joe Italiano were rewarded for 44 points, as were Liam Reuben and Kade East on the same score. Royal Fremantle visitors make the Challenge Chemicals Day a fun one to play and their best pair of Ron Marlborough and Deanne Sampson presented the trophies. Peter Coombs provided the highlight of the day. With playing partners watching on, “Coombsy” played an immaculate shot on the par three hole seven to land his first hole in one. In the ladies’ section, Jann Mead received a trophy for her 37 stableford points. Nancy Lynn was second with 36 followed by Bev Moyses and Vicki Graham on 35 points each. Novelties were well-spread amongst the field, with Colin Giblett, Ron Annandale, Nancy Lynn, Phil Warburton, Peter
Coombs, Bev Moyses, Clayton Flynn and Corey Old getting in on the act. A field of 43 scroungers took to the course last Thursday with head scrounger Ed Riley recording a well-deserved win with a very nice return of 22 points. Jay Robinson pipped Ross Davidson for second on the spin after 19 points apiece. Hugh Annandale continued his consistent patch of form, nabbing a voucher for 18 points along with Gary Old, Jim Tyler and Tom Waddell. Ian Shannon, Greg Bell, Mark Malatesta and Ray Cooper completed the top scorers with 17 points each. Danny Cheng picked up the gross to continue eating into his handicap. Jim Tyler, Mark Malatesta, Joe Italiano and George Dorozenko took out the novelties on offer. Another month rolled around with the Leisure Day competitions in November to be sponsored by View Street Fish and Chips.
The Cup Day carton went to John Brown on 37 points. Big Browny was the only player in the field of 26 to better his handicap. Max Thomas played his usual consistent round to take second on countback with 35 points. He was followed by Fred Bronickis and Mick Pokrywka on the same score. All players 32 and above got a reward thanks to the carton being sponsored, meaning Brett Smith and Phil Warburton, who had 34, and then Alan Kent, Jackson Broadbent and James Connell were all smiling. John Shepherd, Brett Smith, Peter Coombs, John Brown and visitor Nigel Walter took out the novelties on offer. Scroungers is on today. Saturday will be an 18-hole stroke sponsored by Greg Bell. Spry’s Meat Market team stableford is on Sunday with a 9.30am start. Leisure day is Tuesday and ladies’ competition day is Wednesday.
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BASKETBALL ACES beat Royals by 11 points in round five of the 14-and-under boys basketball on Monday afternoon at Roche Park. Saints defeated Rebels 40 to 30 points in the other game for that age group. RESULTS for Monday: 12-and-under boys: Saints 41 d Cougars 32, Rebels 37 d Royals 25; 14-and-under boys: Aces 39 d Royals 28, Saints 40 d Rebels 30; 16-and-under boys: Aces 42 d Royals 28, Saints 24 d Rebels 22; 18-and-under boys: Saints 52 d Rebels 33, Aces 62 d Royals 45; MEN: Aces 68 d Rebels 44, Saints 64 d North Collie Zingas 58, Wanderers 52 d Bullets 45; Tuesday, November 1: 12-and-under girls: Saints 37 d Royals 32, Aces 40 d Rebels 14; 15-and-under girls: Royals 36 d Saints 22, Aces 36 d Rebels 27; 18-and-under girls: Saints 29 d Royals 28, Rebels 32 d Aces 25; WOMEN A: Saints 60 d Aces 36, Rebels 48 d Wanderers 29; WOMEN B: Saints 34 d Wanderers 19, Aces 44 d Rebels 29.
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SCORE: Aces 14-and-under basketballer Xavier Stewart went up to score against Royals opposition, Tai Graves.
AMAROO Black won the 2022 Interschool Athletics Carnival with 630 points last Friday. Students and staff from Fairview, Amaroo, Allanson, Darkan and Wilson Park Primary Schools gathered on Wilson Park’s school oval for the Collie-Darkan District Public Schools’ carnival. Fairview and Amaroo each sent two teams due to the large size of their
schools. The jumps and throws events were held on Tuesday, November 1. Wilson Park and Amaroo also held sports carnivals for their kindergarten classes on October 27 and November 2. OVERALL RESULTS: Amaroo Black 630 points, Darkan 356, Amaroo Red 344, Fairview Blue 325, Wilson Park 319, Fairview Orange 298 and Allanson 273 points.
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VICTORIOUS: Veteran Championship Singles sponsor Estelle Johnsen with winner Glenice Kaurin at Collie Bowling Club last Sunday.
Kaurin wins championships BOWLS GLENICE Kaurin won the ladies Veteran Championship Singles at Collie Bowling Club last Sunday. Sponsored by Estelle Johnsen, close games and good bowls were played during Saturday and Sunday. Barry Lowe and Karina Snow won from Rod Garner and Cheryle Brown on Melbourne Cup Day. Rod Garner and Cheryle Brown beat Jim McElroy and Kath McElroy in the second game. Trevor Welsh was the first with four plus 26 in the meat pack on Wednesday, November 2. Les McCamish had four plus 24 to place second, and John Waywood came in third with four plus 13. The men’s first division played at Binningup last Saturday and came home with five of the six points for the game. Len Flynn, Valdis Brojanowski, Rob Ferris and Ash Collins won 18 to 16. Ron Guilfoyle, John Waywood, Tom Edwards and Garry Keep lost 15 to 16. The third team of Ray Colgan, Kevan McKenzie, Rod Garner and Jamie Parker won 25 to 14. The two third division teams travelled to Busselton and Capel. George Saggers, Neil Roberts, Jamie
Godfrey and Hans Wiggers lost 12 to 26. Vicki Daniel, Cheryle Brown, Harley Johnson and Steve Matthews won 23 to 13. Collie one point to Busselton Black three points. Collie Whites team of Glenice Kaurin, Grahame Old, Brian Butcher and Tom Gale lost 14 to 24. The other team of Kerry Scott, Yannick Peltier, Ian Corley and Wayne Simmonds lost 12 to 39. Collie White nil to Capel four points. The White Building sponsored drawn triples championship started on November 6 and finished on November 13. It is a six-team round robin. The men’s triples were played for Sunday scroungers, with a small field turn out. Rink winners were Eileen Hindle, Alan Bowers, Chris Sanford and Ken Richards respectively. The highest scorer was Alan Bowers and the consolation winners were John Magill and Stan Wasielewski. Coming events include the ladies social bowls today, Vicki Daniel’s Irish Fours next Thursday at 10am, Harrison mixed day November 23, Global Auto Championship Pairs November 24, and McKenzie Gala Day on November 25.
HARNESS RACING COLLIE Harness Racing will host an eight-event programme on Sunday for the Joe and Margaret Suvaljko Memorial Race. It comes after the loss of the last meeting due to inclement weather. This race will be sponsored by the Suvaljko family, who have supported the club for decades by bringing truckloads of horses to race regularly. The race itself has attracted a class field of level six to seven pacers. These include locals Fleur Du Maquis, trained by Bianca Ashcroft, and Bettor Move Along, which is first up for trainer Brian Wheeler. Ideal Whitby for Kat Warwick and Dennis Roche’s All Aussie Mach are also appealing prospects. Racing and Wagering WA provides extra stake for a standing start event for Westbred pacers. Trainer Hayden Reeves looks like having a swag of starters. Silent Reaction and El Jessie may be his best chances, however locally-trained Triple Brie (Bianca Ashcroft) will be sure to provide plenty of opposition. Last week, Peter Anderson’s Simply Shaz showed her usual toughness when coming from last before sitting outside the favourite Baltic Ace to go down narrowly at $1.30 the place. Wheeler brought up his treble on the night, piloting the long odds on favourite Balingup Boy ($1.20 and $1.10) to a com-
fortable six metre win. He led all the way from the Errol Ashcroft-pacer Nevertellmetheodds, who returned a juicy $15.70 for a place dividend. Errol’s Euphoric Moment ran a good third at the previous Wednesday meeting at Gloucester Park, after sitting one back in the running line for reinsperson Deni Roberts for a return of $1.80. The Jackson, Annandale, Wunnenberg syndicate’s two-year-old filly, Between Two Thorns, won again for Andrew Decampo, at $2.40 and $1.30. Earlier in the programme, Wheeler drove the Dylan Egerton-Green-trained Roll of Honour for a strong win from the breeze. He was a $6.60 and $2.40 shot. He then followed up with a head second on Jane Steer’s Ya Bettor Followme as a $3.50 place chance. Wheeler’s four winners in the week takes his season’s tally to 68. He needs to average another four winners each week for the remainder of the season to top the 100 winners for the year. After missing out at the last meeting, the club will distribute lots of sporting goods and Halloween lollies, and hold its usual bike raffle. The chocolate wheel will have about 10 prizes, and the pick four is at a $300 tote voucher. The first race is scheduled to start at 1.10pm. The weather is expected to be fine.
MORE than 50 children hit off at the tennis season at Collie Lawn Tennis Club on Saturday. Children will be training on Saturday mornings this season, with senior players returning to the afternoon session on the courts. The club welcomes new players for senior social play on Saturdays, from 2pm. For more information, contact collielawntennisclub@gmail.com.
From back page He started a firm $2.40 and $1.30 favourite. Our Glowing Star for Kayla Trewenack was Trent’s second winner, after leading all the way from the inside barrier to score as another firm $2.40 and $1.50 favourite.
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Five-race win at Narrogin HARNESS RACING THE Justins and Wheeler families won five races on the eight-event programme at Narrogin on Friday. They also placed second twice. Wayne and Jack Justins combined to score in the first two events with Im Rockin Rod and Wise Sage. Despite racing rough early, Im Rockin Rod went three wide before facing the breeze and scoring handsomely by 2.5 metres. He was well supported at $3.90 the win, and $1.90 the place. Wise Sage led early before sitting behind the leader and catching former Collie pacer Tis Only A Name (Trent Wheeler) in the shadows of the post. Wise Sage was a dominant $1.50 and $1.04 favourite, while Wheeler’s drive returned just $1.50. The Brian and Hayley Wheeler trained Follow Rocknroll was the first winner of the night for Trent when he scored back to back wins after sitting in one-out oneback position. Continued page 23.
Sports day fun for primary students
SACK RACE: Kade Simpson, Oliver Collins and Max Rankin get ready to get set and go at the Wilson Park Primary School kindergarten carnival recently. More photos and inter-school carnival story, page 22.