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EDITION No. 113

NO SMOKING!

MUMS BACK SMOKE-FREE ZONES: Collie Shire councillor Elysia Harverson (centre) moved to introduce smoke-free zones in Collie. She is pictured with her daughter, Nava, and (from left) supporters Micky Ward and Vance Sciesinski, Caitlin and Rivah Genev, Kasey Collier and Autumn Bright, Keegan Rinder and Hudson Cavanagh, Crystal and Davina Jones, Carole English and Jayla and Payton Parkin.

Story page 3.

Amid Griffin crisis, watchdogs urged to:

Step up, protect AUSTRALIA’S corporate watchdogs have been asked to “step up” to protect the future of Collie and Griffin coal mine workers.

South West MLC Steve Thomas has accused the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) and

the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) of failing to properly investigate Griffin Coal and its financial backers.

“I am not sure that FIRB actually knows what it is doing,” he said in State Parliament.

“I have some concerns that ASIC is not

much better. The people of Collie deserve better.

“If ASIC and FIRB do not step up, I fear for the future of those workers and the Collie community.”

Mr Thomas said the Collie community deserved to know the business structure

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“It is about time we saw some real honest examination of what is going on at Griffin.”

Story continued page 7.

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AAAAAA What's on, When and Where Christmas Pageant Friday, December 16, 6pm-8pm parade, food stalls, Santa’s grotto, followed by movie in the park.

Markets Sunday, December 18, 8am to 1pm Goods Shed, Throssell Street.

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.

Bingo Collie Eagles bingo Thursdays at clubrooms. Doors open 6.30pm, eyes down 7.30pm.

Police rangers PCYC on Mondays, 4.30pm to 6.30pm for 11 years old and up.

Signing centre Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, from 9.30am to 12 noon, and on Thursdays from 1.30pm to 3pm, at the courthouse.

Op shops The Anglican Op Shop, at Noyes Hall, is open from Tuesday to Friday each week, from 9am to 3pm.

Vinnies at former Bargain Barn open Mondays to Fridays, 9am to 3pm.

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Stage one to start next year

NEOEN plans to start construction of its $2 billion big battery project next year and have it launched in 2025.

The stand-alone battery, to be located at Myaree Farm, near the Collie to Williams road, was given approval at a Regional Joint Development Assessment Panel hearing last week. It will be built in 200 megawatt stages and when completed have a one gigabyte capacity.

The project is located near Western Power’s Shotts terminal and will be linked to it via a substation.

In its submission to the panel, Neoen said the first 200 megawatt stage would provide 150 jobs. It would have up to four ongoing roles in the first stage and up to eight when all stages were completed.

When operational in 2025, the first stage would support 260,000 homes.

Neoen told the panel its modular battery system would solve problems in WA’s isolated grid through firming services for wind and solar generators.

The project will co-exist on the farm property with its existing farming activities.

Two of the four submissions received by the panel were against the proposal.

The major objections related to potential noise and fire issues and a perceived lack of consultation.

The Shire of Collie’s director of development services, Matt Young, said Neoen’s application was comprehensive and covered the many aspects associated with the project.

Deputy shire president Cr Ian Miffling, who together with Cr Joe Italiano represented council on the panel, said Neoen had conducted several community consultation sessions and had responded to the various issues raised. Neoen is a leader in big battery developments in Australia.

Among its projects is the Hornsdale big battery which was the largest in the world when commissioned.

Recently the company entered into an agreement with BHP for a 24/7 renewable power supply for the Olympic Dam project.

The Collie battery site is located on land owned by the Popp family.

CHRISTMAS JOY: Santa Claus (Peter Fergie) hands a Christmas present to Leo Davidson and mum Venessa Meldrum.

Christmas joy at the child and parent centre

SANTA Claus and his elf were the guests of honour at the Child and Parent Centre’s Christmas party on Monday.

Children and their parents who attend the centre enjoyed play time and food to celebrate the end of the year.

The morning finished with Santa Claus and his elf handing out gifts to the eager children.

Cheerio party features a ‘few’ decorations FORMER local Anne Rossiter contacted Cheerio Club co-ordinator Steve Davies early this year with an offer of a “few” decorations for this year’s party, to be held today.

Steve was surprised when she arrived with a large carton containing 100 handmade patchwork Christmas baubles.

Like many people who leave Collie during childhood, Anne holds fond memories of happy times spent during her primary school years around Wilson Park.

Her decorations will join thousands of others bedecking the Miners’ Institute for the Christmas party for seniors.

This event is free, with costs covered by the hard work of dozens of volunteers and the generous financial support of lo-

Former Collie woman Anne Rossiter with some of the 100 patchwork decorations she made for the Cheerio Club Christmas party.

cal businesses and companies. Steve Davies encourages all seniors, whether new to town or not, to come along.

Doors open today at noon, and Steve

said there is no need to queue as there is plenty of room inside.

“Especially if it is a hot day, please don’t stand around in the sun,” he said.

“The party is one of the biggest in WA. In the past, it has been quoted as being the biggest of its kind in Australia.

“It has a long proud history, with many of the volunteers who have been helping for years more than eligible to sit down and enjoy themselves, but they all reckon they get plenty of enjoyment helping out and seeing the happy smiles on the faces of people.”

Seniors who are sick or incapacitated and unable to attend can listen to the party on Collie Community Radio FM 101.3.

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Mums say no smoke

A GROUP of young mothers picnicking with their babies in Central Park this week, whole-heartedly endorsed a move

by Cr Elysia Harverson to have smokefree zones introduced to the area.

Holding her own baby, Nava, Cr Harverson explained to the group that she intended to move a motion at Tuesday night’s council meeting to have smokefree zones introduced.

She said she was horrified when she attended the Hello Summer concert, to have smokers in close proximity.

“We sat down on our picnic rug, with our food spread out before us, and suddenly, there was cigarette smoke blowing over everything, including our child,” Cr Harverson said.

“In this day and age, when the hazards of second-hand smoke are well known, we should be able to gather in public places and not have cigarette smoke blown over us.”

Cr Harverson said her motion called on the CEO to investigate options available to become “smoke free” areas and report

Cheerio club ready to party today

back to council. She said the dangers of smoking and second-hand smoke are well known.

“The Shire of Collie should lead the way in seeking to reduce community exposure to tobacco smoke and create healthy environments,” she said.

“We should be able to walk down the street or have our children play and eat in local parks without the risk of breathing in toxic cigarette smoke.

“This move will also discourage people from smoking and reduce litter from cigarette butts.

“Particular areas of interest include local parks, in particular Central Park and Soldiers’ Park and the central business district.”

The Keep Australia Beautiful Council says cigarette butts are the most littered item in Australia, and they are toxic to wildlife.

The City of Stirling is currently implementing smoke free zones, and the City of Melbourne is a pioneer in the field.

Local member promoted COLLIE MLA Jodie Hanns has been promoted in her first term of parliament.

Premier Mark McGowan this week announced Mrs Hanns was one of five women promoted to parliamentary secretary roles.

Mrs Hanns will assist Mr McGowan, which also includes treasury, public sector management and federal-state relations.

Parliamentary secretaries are effectively “junior ministers” and earn $23,000 more a year on top of the base salary of $161,868.

Mrs Hanns thanked the Premier for her promotion.

“It is vital to have strong voices that speak up for regional communities right across our State, as well as for the broader community, and I look forward to continuing that in my new role,” she said.

Mr McGowan said earlier in the week that newer MPs such as Mrs Hanns “have now had that two years experience so giving them the opportunity to be parliamentary secretaries is important”.

Mr McGowan said the roles would pro-

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SANTA’S HELPERS: Among students helping with the decorations at the Miners’ Institute on Monday were Gemma O’Brien, Luca Miller and, in front, Ada Gooch.

VOLUNTEERS have been working hard since Monday to prepare the Miners’ Institute for the 68th Cheerio Club Christmas party to be held today (Thursday).

From 7am on Monday, retired miners and a group of 10 Collie Senior High School students sorted decorations, and attached them to the walls, proscenium arch and the giant fishing net which forms the centrepiece of the display.

Organiser Steve Davies said the students’ help was much appreciated, as the band of volunteers is getting older, and their youthful enthusiasm gave a lift to them.

Setting the tables will be next, while in the kitchen, the catering team will be gearing up to produce a tasty lunch, followed by sweets afternoon tea.

With the chairs in place, and the drinks team set to go, it will be time to open the doors at 12 noon, and the 68th party will be underway.

A lively programme of entertainment will keep everyone amused, until Santa arrives and distributes some goodies.

The oldest lady and gentleman in the hall will be called forward to cut the beautifully decorated Christmas cake, which will be sliced and served to round off the day.

Without the work of the volunteers and the support of sponsors, the party would not be possible, Mr Davies said.

“It is a fine example of the Christmas spirit in the Collie community,” he said.

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SHOPKEEPERS: Sisters Esther, 8, and Rachel Mandry, 4, were in charge of selling pins.

Locals dig deep for charity ride ONE hundred motorbikes roared around town on Saturday for the annual Combined Churches Christmas Charity Bike Ride.

The contingent rode through the streets of Collie, collecting donations of toys and food.

A total of $2100 in cash and vouchers was also raised which will go towards helping local families in need.

The convoy finished at the car park opposite the Club Hotel for a sausage sizzle and fellowship, with a live broadcast by Collie Community Radio.

Organiser Evan Mandry was pleased to say numbers were up on last year’s event and there were a few new faces taking part.

“People were very generous in giving,” he said.

“More and more kids were out on the streets giving toys.

“We also had a lot more people joining us at the finish for a sausage sizzle which was great to see.”

DONATIONS: Greg Wheeler and Darryl Magill with some of the toys donated by generous locals.

Shops urged to stay open MANY local small businesses will cater for tourists by remaining open during the Christmas period.

The two-week Christmas/New Year period is traditionally a time when many local small businesses shut.

Collie Florist owner Corene King said her shop is open during the holidays, and is pleased to see other small businesses doing the same.

“With tourists coming, it is not good to see shops that are closed,” she said.

“I think it is good for the town for shops to stay open. It is what we signed up for as small business owners.”

Mrs King said she understands the mental and physical load that small business owners face, and Christmas is often the only chance they get for a break.

“I would be tempted to shut, but as a florist I just can’t,” she said.

“I have seen a lot of tourists coming in, and walking past. Since the murals were painted, the town is always busy.”

Chamber of Commerce president Julie Hillier said the transition that small businesses have made towards becoming a tourist destination is positive.

“They are rising to meet that growing demand, and that is quite notable in a tough year,” she said.

“Owners have had to get hands on in running their business, as well as working in the business.

“I think that we continue to grow as an emerging tourism offering, and it’s really positive to see more and more businesses

LONG HAUL: Collie Florist owner Corene King says it is important for local small businesses to encourage tourism by remaining open during the holiday period. calculating that financial call. Everytime a small business is open on a public holiday, it’s a huge investment without guaranteed return.”

Mrs Hillier said it was important for small businesses to feel that Collie will benefit from increased tourism.

“We recognise that transition is a journey as we establish ourselves as a tourism destination,” she said.

“If you look at Margaret River when it was on its journey, it had to go through the same transition period.

“We’re growing, we’re maturing and we’re transitioning to meet local and tourism needs, and each business is doing what it can for sustainability.”

Minister tells parliament:

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We won’t sue Premier Coal THE Minister for Energy, Bill Johnston, has told the Legislative Assembly that the State Government has no intention of suing Premier Coal for its failure to meet contract requirements for the supply of coal.

Responding to questions from Shadow Energy Minister David Honey, Mr Johnston said it would not be in the interests of the people of Collie or the State to take such action.

Collie would become a “disaster zone” if Premier Coal had the same financial challenges as Griffin Coal (which is in receivership), said Mr Johnston.

He also pointed out that the state does not have the power to take over a foreign-owned company.

“We cannot overturn the constitution of Australia because we do not like the outcomes that the free market in WA for coal delivery is providing to us.

“We do not operate any coal mines in WA, we have a contract with them.”

Mr Johnston said all that had happened with Premier Coal was that it was sourcing coal from its parent company’s eastern states operations to meet its contractual obligations.

Two 50,000 tonne shipments of coal from New South Wales are soon to be delivered to Synergy for use in its power stations.

Mr Johnston said there was no “magic wand” solution to what was happening in Collie.

“If we could say ‘abracadabra’ and the coal supply is magically returned we would do it.

“But I live in the real world.

“That is why I am working with Synergy and Energy Policy WA to get a good outcome for all of the people of this state.”

Mr Johnston also told parliament that the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has gone to market for supplementary reserve capacity for this summer as it believes it is about 174 megawatts short.

“It is for reserve margin, if something goes wrong.

“If we are using every power station in WA and one of them breaks down, there would be blackouts.

“That is just the way the system works, so we have to have a reserve margin,” he added.

FUN: Pearl Hughes finished off her final day of pre-primary at the St Brigid’s School colour run on Friday.

Colourful end to school year ST BRIGID’S School students ended the school year in a plume of colour on Friday. The students ran, jumped and climbed their way through a colour run on the school oval.

Parents devised various obstacles

for the students, including a haystack, slippery slide, tunnel and army-crawl stations, while they were doused with water and coloured powder.

By the end, most students looked like the final product of a tie-dye project.

Disappearance following dispute A 24-YEAR-old woman was reported missing early Saturday morning following a dispute with her mother.

The woman disappeared from the Shell service station at the corner of Prinsep and Johnston Streets at 8pm Friday.

Collie police senior sergeant Alan Dean

said the woman was located at Soldiers’ Park at 3am.

“She was found happy, healthy and well,” he said.

Collie residents received a text regarding the disappearance at 2.19am Saturday.

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Park packed for carols service FULL HOUSE: The crowd packed Central Park for the carols on Sunday night.

CROWD numbers far surpassed expectations at the Carols in the Park last Sunday.

The food tent sold out of sausage sizzles, burgers, ice creams and drinks by 6pm, raising more than $2200 for YouthCare Collie.

Carols in the Park was organised by the Combined Churches, and Pastor Shayne Goldfinch was the master of ceremonies.

He said the group was “caught out” by the crowd size but the numbers will help with planning next year’s event.

“We want to be more organised next year and start planning earlier to ensure

we have an even better event,” he said.

“There was a really good turnout and we would love to build on this year’s event for next year.

“The spirit of everyone helping out is the reason for the season.”

The line for face painting stretched a long way and the craft stall was kept busy with children making photo frames, bead bracelets and Christmas trees.

Mr Goldfinch kept the crowed entertained between songs with increasingly terrible Christmas cracker jokes.

The film “The Star” concluded proceedings.

TAKING THE STAGE: Wilson Park Primary School students Amelia Nix, Bella Priest and Carly Curteis get ready to perform on stage.

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Space radars complete THE LeoLabs Australia space radar site near Worsley is complete.

The site’s two radars are 35 metres wide and 10 metres high and will detect and track debris in space.

They will also manage traffic in low earth orbit.

President and managing director Terry van Haren said the West Australian Space Radar (WASR) will begin transmitting by December 31.

It will be commissioned one month later, giving the company one month of data to ensure everything is tracking well.

The radars are operational at all hours of the day autonomously and are remotely managed by staff around Australia.

Mr van Haren said radars use 5G technology.

“They can be accessed from anywhere in the world via the Cloud, meaning you can be sitting in a cafe in Sydney and access them,” he said.

Site work began in April, with radar construction and fit out completed mid-November.

Mr van Haren said they are the company’s ninth and 10th space radars and sixth space radar site in the world.

SPACE: LeoLabs Australia president and managing director Terry van Haren with the two newly built radars which will track space debris from a farm near Worsley.

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Visitor on show

THE VISITOR is an exhibition by long-time Alice Springs-based artist, Franca Barraclough.

It will be on display at the Collie Art Gallery from December 18 to January 22 and presents the conundrum of living in the desert.

Ms Barraclough refers to the exhibition as the “dancing duality of living on country, of reconciling the push and pull of people and place, of belonging and not belonging, of a landscape that simultaneously repels and holds, emotionally and psychologically”.

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The exhibition was created over three years.

Watchdogs urged to step up Continued from front page

Dr Thomas said there is no clarity about the financial position of the mining company, with multiple companies with interests in Griffin underwriting each other. He said ICICI Bank is propping up Griffin at a loss of $50 million a year.

“It could go for another eight years,” he said.

“As long as we are burning up Indian money, I guess it is okay, it doesn’t really matter.

“What sort of security, tenure and risk do the people and workers have in Collie?

It is simply not good enough.”

Dr Thomas has previously raised concerns about Griffin creditor Oceania Resources, a company that raised a $60 million United States loan from ICICI Bank, which has underwritten Griffin.

“That is a $60 million loan facility available to Griffin,” he said.

“There has been a long and complicated process of working out who actually owns an interest in the mine,” Dr Thomas said.

“It would appear the $60 million that Oceania holds as a loan for Griffin, which is taken from a loan from ICICI Bank, which has underwritten the Griffin enterprises to the tune of $1.4 billion, is

a company that is very difficult to pin down.

“It is money in one hand and out the other. I find it very disturbing.

“I have had some experience with this before.

“Many years ago there was a proposal to develop a urea factory in Collie and we had a very similar issue.”

Dr Thomas said he wrote to FIRB when the urea plant was gaining traction to be built in Collie.

He said his research uncovered the “shelf company” Global Fertilisers Industries B.V. was to hold 47 per cent of the $4 billion project.

“I discovered that it had current assets of cash in the bank of 3299 euros,” he said.

“I asked (FIRB) whether it looked at this company, because it ticked off this company as a reasonable investment firm that had 3000 euros in the bank.

Mr Thomas said the deals needed to be looked at as they impacted not only the Griffin workers but also people employed in the power generation industry and the Collie business community.

“They need some understanding of the structure of the company in which they have invested their time and in many cases their lives,” he said.

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

Something seems off Joy of giving IN RELATION to my comments and opinions stated in last week’s story “Coal mix needed” (Collie River Valley Bulletin, page 1), I would just like to add the following.

When as Production Superintendent at Muja Power Station, I oversaw the coal inspectorate. That group of personnel took daily inspections on site at Muja mine, and weekly at the then-Western Collieries (now Premier Coal).

Reports were sent to SECWA head office in Wellington Street, informing them of current accessible coal recovery and the amount of overburden needed to be removed.

SECWA was constantly aware of recoverable coal at short notice and made sure there was sufficient for continued supply to Muja Power Station.

This was in addition to reserves already held at the power station.

The coal inspectorate is no longer in existence (budget cuts?). No reports are sent to Synergy. They no longer have the onsite expertise to realise the mining conditions and ease of extraction.

Back in 1995-ish, the coal contracts were to 2030. In the meantime, someone decides a certain volume of the coal is not required. Premier cuts back on produc-

tion, reduces available machinery, lays off certain staff.

Then suddenly there is an urgency of coal requirements. It’s not like turning on a tap.

Recruiting staff, getting machines out of maintenance, shifting overburden - it all takes time. Had Synergy retained the coal inspectorate, I believe it would not be in the situation it is today.

What I can’t understand is if there is a contract for Premier to supply coal to the power stations, why is Synergy paying the cost - at taxpayer expense - for coal to come from NSW, and not Premier?

Someone should look into the conditions of the contract.

Not to be overlooked, why would any coal mine invest in upgrading its enterprise if in eight years it will no longer be in existence? I certainly would not.

I think that bringing forward the closure of the state’s coal fired power stations from 2040 to 2030 is not the best move as there is nothing on the horizon in that short timeframe to replace them as the provider of baseload electricity.

And there is plenty more coal in the ground in Collie.

Clive Lancaster, 55 Rose Road, Allanson.

MARK McGowan’s decision to remove Minister for Water Dave Kelly from his cabinet comes as no surprise.

Mr Kelly has been a McGowan minister for five years and eight months, and that has been five years and eight months too long.

Described as being thick as a brick and difficult to deal with, Dave Kelly has played a poor part in looking after Collie’s interests - the health and wellbeing of the Collie River is one example.

In all fairness, government ministers

rely on many sources for direction and information before making important, and often controversial, decisions.

The ability to implement and act in good faith, standing and conclusion, is the tricky bit and is often lacking.

Will Dave Kelly’s replacement make their own way, or just become part of a well-worn political path of how to do things?

Goodbye Mr Kelly - finally

Ed Riley 17 Walter Drive

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THIS year is another huge year for the Collie Community Christmas Hamper campaign.

Our generous community members have donated an abundance of essentials for people facing hardship and in need of relief during the Christmas period.

The campaign would simply not be possible without the support of South32, Synergy, Community Bank Collie, Unity Bank and the many volunteers who give their time to help some of our most vulnerable community members.

Collie has joined the space industry!

The construction of the LeoLabs WA Space Radar (WASR) in Collie has now been completed. The WASR will soon be part of global network creating a safer, more sustainable space environment.

LeoLabs’ decision to construct the WASR in Collie - and the state government’s $40 million investment in WA’s space industry - is a prime example of how our community can benefit from this growth and continue creating jobs.

At the weekend, I was getting some bread from the bakery.

I’d parked on the street, in my very obvious work car (the one my teenagers refuse to drive in if they have any choice).

As I started walking someone called out my name – a complete stranger as it turns out.

She wanted to tell me how much she and her husband have loved their couple of days in Collie, which was their first visit to our town.

They remarked on the Throssell Street upgrades, how clean the town is and how well kept the parks and gardens are.

They raved about the mountain bike trails, and the friendly service at Crank n Cycles where they hired the bikes.

But they were most impressed with how open and welcoming people are to visitors.

They did not want to leave, and are already planning a return visit with family and friends. Our town has so much to offer and it’s wonderful to see it through the fresh eyes of visitors.

How many days ‘til Christmas?

Yikes! Is it that close? I don’t know. I really don’t know.

I remember, when I was little, being so excited for Christmas. It was always such a - dare I say it - magical time.

Whose house would we go to this time?

What food would there be? Would I get to eat pretzels?

What about presents? How many?

What would they be?

Yes, I was a materialistic little sod at nine – name one child who isn’t?

The thing I remember most is my mother never seemed very excited for Christmas. My brother and I were always jumping for joy, but she always seemed…. subdued?

Why wasn’t she excited? Why wasn’t she at least happy? It was Christmas!

Food! Family! Gifts wrapped in colourful paper with pretty tags on them!

The first time I noticed this, when I was nine, it kind of took some of the excitement away, somehow, knowing not everyone felt like I did.

Now, of course, I’m an adult (okay, barely, but I’m long past the age of 18, so technically I am) and I’m a mother, and I understand a bit better.

Christmas is fun when you’re a kid because you just get to enjoy the day.

There’s no spending hours in the kitchen, the benchtops covered in vegetables and other groceries as you frantically try to cook your share to feed 20 people.

Curried eggs and salads and desserts pile up in the fridge and you play Tetris trying to get them all in.

There’s no last-minute wrapping of the presents you’ve had to keep hidden so your nosy kids don’t find them.

You try to do it when they’re asleep, but they’re too excited for that.

“It’s one more sleep ‘til Christmas, Mum!” they chant.

And, if you’re the host for that year it’s all hands on deck as the house is scrubbed, mopped, vacuumed and swept to within an inch of its life.

Our house was so clean you could perform open-heart surgery in our bathroom. My mum is a retired registered nurse – she knows about cleaning.

Then, after everything is finally done and quiet, and you get to crawl wearily into your bed, any peace and quiet you may get is not to last. Oh, no.

Because the kids are so excited for Christmas, Mum! Five am is the best time for waking up and seeing what Santa might have delivered, especially if it’s something that makes a noise. Running feet and slamming doors rouse you at least three hours before you actually have to get up.

Sleep deprived and yawning, you struggle out of bed to shower and dress and wrangle the little buggers as you make sure they have their Santa sacks and shoes on and hair and teeth brushed.

Then you play Tetris again as you load up the car, trying to fit in the whole family, plus the esky and the bag of gifts.

No wonder my mother wasn’t exactly screaming in glee on Christmas day – she was probably just glad to sit down and watch her kids open their presents and not have to move for an hour or two.

Just like me these days, really.

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CCCCCCCCC PPPPPPP People, places and contributions to Collie life

It’s a family affair

People NOLA GREEN

CHRISTMAS is the time for families to gather together, to eat, drink and be merry.

This is what the annual Cheerio Club party is, writ large, so it is not surprising to learn that Alan Bowers’ decades-long involvement with the party is through family.

Alan’s mum, Flo, was a volunteer for many years, and Alan tagged along with her when he was about seven years old.

He has been volunteering ever since.

“I think mum missed the first party, but she was definitely there for the second, it was at the Amusu Hall (now the site of Collie Canvas), and I used to go along with her,” Alan recalled.

“Mum was in charge of table number two – Kay Mills was part of her team.”

His presence wasn’t just as a hanger-on, he was a “gopher”.

“Whenever they ran out of anything, they would send me off on my pushbike to the grocers.

“The shop was underneath the old council building, and I would pick up whatever they needed – it might be more lettuce or something like that.”

Peg Cooper was in charge of the catering, and she asked Flo to become part of the team.

The family link applied to Peg’s family too when later her daughter, Maureen Earl, took charge of the deliveries to homes of those unable to attend the party.

The party was started by Charlie Willy, who asked the Miners’ Union if they would lend a hand to put it on.

After two or three years at the Amusu

DECORATIVE: Alan hard at work getting the Institute ready for 2022’s party.

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Hall, the party moved to the Miners’ Institute. In its infancy, resources were scarce and scattered.

“We’d get Chris Palmer’s ute and go to the ambulance hall, the CWA, Mines Rovers and the Collie Football Club and get all the trestles available,” Alan said.

“Then we’d do the same run and get all the crockery – and the chairs, we got the ‘flip’ chairs, they were all joined together in rows, and you had to flip them up.

“Tom Jones was the MC from the word go, and when Charlie left, Tom took over as organiser.

The entertainment was always a feature of the party, with entertainers like Les Meade travelling from Perth, as well as local talent performing.

“The orchestra was the Win McAuliffe orchestra which became the Win Jones orchestra when she married Tommy.

“They played for years at the workers’ club (the Collie Club).”

“Win was a marvellous pianist, she could play anything. She would sit there belting out the Black Widow, cackling away.

“Ron Butcher, Win’s brother, was on trumpet. I can’t remember the name of the first drummer, but Glen Perret took over.

“His wife, Sylvia, was involved too.

The entertainment was fabulous.”

Alan said Tom didn’t really need a microphone, his voice was so loud.

“We went late once, and Tom said ‘Let’s call it a night – where’s mum?’.

We couldn’t find her and thought she must have gone home with someone, so Tom turned off all the lights and we went home.

“Mum wasn’t home, which was a bit of a surprise. Turns out she’d been in the toilet when we left, and she’d been locked in the hall. She was yelling and screaming for someone to let her out.”

As the years went by, Tom would come up with ideas to decorate the stage.

“At one time, he organised for us to get a skip from the museum. Tom was just the spokesperson, he arranged it, and we were the workers, we had to manhandle it onto the stage.”

Tom was late getting to the hall one year, and Jack McCahill got the team going putting up the trestles.

“Tom arrived and went mad when he saw we had started, and he said they were in the wrong place and had to be shifted two inches,” Alan recalled.

“He and Jack had a few words, and that was the end of Jack’s stint – he

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never worked for us again. “Ed Wheeler was Father Christmas and Nan Gale made the Christmas cake.”

The decorations have always been a big feature of the party, with the team of workers starting to sort them out from 7am Monday on the week of the party.

One year, everything was ready for the party by Wednesday, with just the food to be put out on the tables when the team knocked off for the night.

When they arrived at the hall the next morning, there was chaos; the big orange fish net had broken, and all the decorations had crashed down over the tables.

“It was a mad rush to get it all sorted out and up again,” Alan said.

“Luckily it didn’t come down while the dinner was on, we might DECADES OF CHEER: Alan has been involved with the Cheerio club have since he was a young boy. killed a tel, used to donate a couple of 18 gallon few people.” kegs, one for the party and one at the The next year, a new blue fishing net pub for the workers,” Alan said with a was purchased. grin.

A lot of the preparation involves quite “He had had some skimpies on, and heavy lifting, including such items as he teed it up with them to go up to Tom. the fruit punch for the afternoon teas, I’ve never seen a bloke go so many cowhich was mixed in huge tubs, and had lours in the face – he used to talk about to be lifted into the fridges. it for years.

“And of course, Bob’s (Green) back“Dot Crowe and Bev Davidson used drops. One night when I was about to to come along for a drink, and one year, head off, Tom told me to hang around we did a pub crawl – Steve Davies was for a bit to give Bob a hand to raise the there too. Good times.” backdrop up – it was quite heavy,” he Alan said it is good to have the high said. school students come down to the hall to help.

“I haven’t done table work for years.

Bobby Payne and I are the gophers. We “I like to see the young ones joining in, order all the wines and pick them up, they do a good job. and then there’ll be calls for more ice, “I will still be going for a long time, more wine, and off we go to get it.

I’m not slowing down.”

“We do a lot of running around.”

Alan and his mates will be there at Alan said there is a lot of good huthe Miners’ Institute today welcoming mour among the crowd of volunteers, the crowd when the doors open wide at and they gather for a wind-down drink noon. at the end of the party.

It is volunteers like him who have “Rod Adams, who had the Crown Hokept the party going for 68 years.

BYSTANDER LOOKS AROUND

Get the spirit

A local bloke was asked to be Santa for a kids’ Christmas party recently. He was a bit taken aback when asked how much he charged. Nothing, he said. It was her turn to be taken aback. Nothing? Right, he said, it’s just the Christmas spirit.

The lady went away, but contacted him again later and asked where she could buy the Christmas spirit.

It’s the season A recent Bystander dealt with a bloke at a local club who forgot November has 30 days, not 31. A new December roster went up at the club... marked for 30 days.

Nice try, but while November has 30 days, December has 31. Can’t wait to see the roster for February.

Calendar chaos The annual “collate, staple and punch”

was undertaken last Thursday by local Rotarians in preparation for the distribution of the community calendar.

Rotary’s leader, who will remain nameless, had everything perfectly under control until someone asked for the distribution maps. Oops, he’d already given them out - a week earlier! A quick reprint ensured Rotarians left the busy bee with both calendars and maps.

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Santa’s big night at pageant SANTA has a busy night ahead of him at tomorrow (Friday) night’s Collie Lions Christmas Pageant.

At 4pm, Santa will do a few laps of the parade loop in a veteran car to wave to all the children.

He will be available for photos from 4.30pm, before the pageant starts at 6pm.

After the parade, Santa will return to his grotto for more photos.

Collie Lions Club treasurer and event co-ordinator Helga Henke said the pageant will follow its usual two loops of the town centre, starting in Medic Street, along Harvey Street, left into Forrest Street, left into Steere Street and returning to Medic Street.

There are prizes to be won for the best floats.

“The best part of the evening is the street parade and Santa’s grotto,” she said.

“We are hoping for a big crowd - we’re expecting it to be sunny.

“Santa will be in his sleigh with the elves at the end of the parade, which is always an exciting time for the kids.”

Mrs Henke said this year’s pageant nearly did not go ahead due to a lack of volunteers.

“Without the Collie retired mineworkers organisation, it would not have happened,” she said.

“They help set up the grotto, and the light towers.

“We have a lot of Lions members who are not available to help this year, and with dwindling membership numbers, we could not have done it on our own.”

State Emergency Service volunteers also provide the road blocks and help with other aspects of the set up.

Food vans will be available from 5pm, and the movie “Elliot” will show in Central Park from 7.30pm.

New Arrivals

HEIDI Raema De Angelis was born on Sunday, November 6 at St John of God Hospital Bunbury.

She is the first child for Murray and Breanna De Angelis, and weighed 3105g, (or 6.8 pounds in the old system).

Welcomed a new arrival? Email info and a photo to editorial@crvbulletin.com to have your complimentary announcement in the Bulletin.

The $200 million Collie Industrial Transition Fund is now open.

We’re attracting new industries to our region, creating local jobs and supporting our community for years to come.

Expressions of Interest from companies seeking to establish operations in Collie are now open.

For more information, visit WA.gov.au/citf

PAGEANT PREP: Collie Lions Club treasurer and pageant co-ordinator Helga Henke is preparing for Friday’s Christmas pageant, which is expected to attract a large crowd to Central Park.

Collie-Darkan rail trail licence THE licence for the Collie-Darkan rail trail has been renewed for a 10-year period from April, 2023.

The trail is a shared trail for equestrian, walking and cycling and has recently been rebranded under the Wambenger trail network. It has a role in Collie’s accreditation as a trails town and is close to Buckingham Hall, which has been iden-

tified for potential upgrade and use for tourism purposes.

The Collie River Valley Trails Strategy 2018-2021 highlights the potential of the Collie-Darkan Rail Trail, with further extensions to the east being considered by other local governments, and proposed extensions of the existing trail west into the Collie townsite.

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Judgement night is almost here

COLLIE’S streets will be ablaze come Monday night, as residents leave their lights on for the annual Christmas Lights competition judging.

The competition has a prize pool of $1000 sponsored by Community Bank Collie, and three categories best overall display, best first time entrant and a new category for this year; kids’ choice.

The Bulletin has received entries from around town, including Atkinson, Hutton and Ogden Streets.

Community Bank Collie manager Narelle Michalak said the Christmas lights competition is a tradition in town.

“Much of the town has grown up following the Christmas lights competition in the local newspaper,” she said.

“A lot of residents use it as a guide on where to go to see the best lights in town.”

The winners will be picked on Monday night and announced in the Bulletin on December 22.

Oli (left) and Theo Chappell.

Students’ special Christmas play THE sound of tiny voices floated across the St Brigid’s School oval on Tuesday last week, as students performed in their Christmas concert.

The evening started with a family picnic on the oval, followed by a special performance by each class in front of family and friends.

Class awards were also presented, and the school’s 2023 leadership group was announced.

Cooper Saunders will step into the role of head boy, and Indi Jones will be head girl.

Student councillors will be Madison Dallywater, April Rabjones and Oliver Wheeler.

House captains will be Billy Stewart (Briody), Logan Elks (Edmund) and Lexi Piavanini (Treacey).

Quinn Maxwell (left) and Tilda Rabjones.

‘Suspicious’ fire in Venn Street A HOUSE fire in Venn Street last Thursday is believed to have started from a lithium battery being charged.

The arson squad and Bunbury detectives attended.

Department of Fire and Emergency Services workers extinguished the fire, but the home was destroyed.

A Police media spokeswoman said the fire started between 4pm and 4.30pm. No one was home.

Collie police station acting senior sergeant Alan Dean said the investigation into the battery and charging unit was ongoing.

“It is a timely reminder for us all with lots of devices being charged for the festivities coming up,” he said.

Anyone with information relating to the fire, or who has mobile phone or dash-

Smoke can be seen billowing from under the roof of the Venn St home last week. cam vision of the area between 3.45pm and 5pm, is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www. crimestopperswa.com.au.

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Christmas parties galore PREMIER Coal and Community Bank Collie celebrated their Christmas Trees at the weekend.

The celebrations started on Saturday evening as Premier Coal employees and their families enjoyed the endless food and drinks at the Verve Energy Hall in Lefroy Street.

Some children spent hours on the climbing wall, bucking bull and the many bouncy castles, while others spent the time playing with their new toys.

Fairy floss kept up a steady stream of sugar and powered the children through to the 8pm finish.

Community Bank Collie customers continued the celebrations at the hall on Sunday from 10am until 1pm.

Santa Claus delivered presents and walked around with a basket of lollies for the young, and young at heart.

Chips and sausage sizzles were a hit, and the crowd favourite was the ever-popular doughnuts.

Cade and Lucas Broomhead.

Jahral Saggers.

Malia Freeden (left), Shelley Harms, Kaison Harms and Steven Harms.

Maverick Roney.

Reggie Mandry.

Alby Bishop.

Ruby Tanian.

Aubrey Long.

Lachlan Butcher.

Darryl Anderton and Georgie Crook.

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Top of year 8: thanks mum

STAR STRUCK: Former West Coast Eagles player Josh Kennedy is pictured with Clarrie Boyle (left), Xavier, Billy and Noah Stewart and Henry McDonald (back).

Kennedy in Collie

FORMER West Coast Eagles forward Josh Kennedy was at Collie’s Henderson Hardware last Thursday.

Kennedy, who is the brand ambassador for West Coast Poly, helped with a sausage sizzle and signed football merchandise for fans.

The visit to Collie was the first stop in a south-west “meet and greet” tour.

Kennedy also visited Boyup Brook, Donnybrook, Busselton, Dunsborough and Bunbury.

He said meeting young fans was the highlight.

“It’s been great to see the young kids and hear how much they love footy,” he said.

“Sport in country towns is important.”

Top Year 8 student Claud Scoffern with Cr Leonie Scoffern.

WHEN it came time for Cr Leonie Scoffern, representing the Collie Shire, to present the award to the top year 8 student at the Collie Senior High School’s final lower school assembly for the year, it was a case of “thanks, mum” as it was accepted by her child, Claud Scoffern.

There have been occasions when a teacher has presented a subject award to their child, but outside school staff it is a rare experience.

The gymnasium was packed on Tuesday for the assembly.

Awards were presented for those who topped their class in the full range of subjects, and those who were the top academic students.

Top year 7 student was Harper Roney;

Top Year 10 student Milla Harker. top year 8 student, Claud Scoffern; top year 9 student Amara Mumme and top year 10 student was Milla Harker.

Synergy scholarships were awarded to Harper Roney, Jodie Alfieri and Layne Marley.

CFMEU scholarships were won by Connie Davey, Amara Mumme and Ruby Whitney. The Christopher Watts Memorial award was presented jointly to Milla Harker and Rose Harrington.

Nina Bercene won the Collie-Cardiff RSL award, and the AMWU award went to Tyson Washer.

The Bob Green Memorial House Shield was won by Phoenix, with 505 points, from Wellington and Muja equal on 500, with Griffin in fourth place.

Top Year 9 student Amara Mumme.

Top Year 7 student Harper Roney.

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Burst pipe sends students home

ST BRIGID’S School students were sent home at midday last Thursday following a burst water pipe.

Principal Robert La Roche said a water pipe in Mary Street was clipped by a lawnmower.

The Water Corporation was contacted immediately, and operations staff replaced the water metre. Spencer Plumbing also attended.

Mr La Roche said students were sent home for safety reasons.

“Catholic Education protocols state that if there is no toileting or water facilities for more than 30 minutes, it becomes a hygiene issue and students must be sent home,” he said.

“Parents were contacted immediately by text message to pick up their children, and they were sent an email with extra information.”

Students returned to school as normal on Friday for the last day of St Brigid’s school year.

Brian Harrison, Mick Hoskins and Ian Miffling.

Justices look back on year COLLIE Justices of the Peace gathered for a Christmas dinner on Sunday night.

Although numbers were affected by last minute notifications of illness, a quick rearrangement of the tables brought everyone close together so conversation flowed easily throughout the night.

A number of long service certificates were presented to Wendy Hoskins, Jan Ramshaw, Wendy Grove and Geoff Wilks.

The JP signing centre was kept busy during the first 11 months of 2022, with 1,284 documents signed during 468 hours on 216 days at the Collie Courthouse.

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Act goes off ‘without a hitch’ THE parents of Fairview Primary School’s year two and three students were treated to a performance of Lewis Carol’s “Jabberwocky” on Tuesday.

The cry, “The jaws that bite, the claws that catch! Beware the Jubjub bird, and shun” could be heard across the school grounds during their act.

The class spent weeks memorising the long and difficult poem, as well as choreographing moves to go along with it.

The performance went off “without a hitch”.

Teacher Sam White said she was initially concerned the poem would be too hard for her students, but their reading skills had improved so much during the year that they easily met the challenge.

As an extra treat, the students also prepared international Christmas treats for parents, including drop cakes from Indonesia and “mofo gasy” (yeasted pancakes) from Madagascar.

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ALL SAINTS’ ANGLICAN CHURCH: 46 Venn Street. Church Services: Every Sunday at 9am. Morning tea after the service.

Holy Communion: First and second Sundays of each month. Morning prayer: all other Sundays. Enquiries to warden: Gwen Molnar.

Phone 9734 4020 or 0439 375 598.

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

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

Church Enquiries: 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 5pm6pm at the Church.

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

Elder: Evan Mandry 0407 445 788.

Secretary: Glynis 0403 159 668.

Sundays: 9.30am, Family Service and Kids Church. Thursdays: 9.30am, Craft & Friendship –Phone Heather 9734 4066 Saturdays: 7.30am, Periodically, Breakfast – Phone Evan 9734 1354.

Weekly Bible studies on various days. All enquiries welcomed. Vision Radio (87.6FM) is a Ministry of our Church.

COALFIELDS BAPTIST CHURCH: 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 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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McCORMICK (Dorothy): Deepest sympathy to Ted and families on the loss of your loved one. Executive committee and members of the Collie Bowling Club.

MICHALAK (Lidia): 1935 - 2022. Dearly beloved Wife of Mick (dec) Loving Mother to Stefan and Lyn, John, Henryk (dec), Irena and Stan, Halina and Terry, Barbara and Tom. Adored Nan and Bupchi.

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Dean, Pauline and family.

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ROBERTS (Gregory): Brother to Bruce and Jenny, uncle to Jacqui, Dean, Karen and Finn. We will treasure our fond memories with you. Always loved and sadly missed by his family. Resting Peacefully.

BOOKS: John’s Book Exchange. Open Monday January 19, 9am to 12pm in Collie Agricultural Society building. Last op-shop day before Christmas, re-opening January 9. Great selection of books. Phone: 0428 341 470.

ROBERTS (Greg): in memory of a dear friend and long time workmate, our thoughts are with Aaron, Ashley and all families. Wayne and Lee.

LIME and FERTILISER: Bulk ag lime and fertiliser delivered bulk to Collie and surrounds, call Mumballup Organics. 0417 322 007.

ROBERTS: The Funeral Service for the late Mr Gregory Roberts of Collie will take place in the Crematorium Chapel, Belcher Street BUNBURY commencing at 1pm on FRIDAY afternoon (16.12.22)

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Infrastructure Manager – Technical Services5 Grader Operator - Works 6 Irrigation Technician/General Hand 7 - Parks

8 Collie Technical 9 The Shire of Services Department is offering great opportu11 12 13 nities for motivated and enthusiastic individuals who want to make a difference to join our team.16 If you want to contribute to our community then we have a choice of jobs for you.

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IN MEMORIAM DEATHS HEIL (Kathleen): 19.12.2020. Goodbyes

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McCORMICK (Dorothy): Deepest

They simply we’llon miss pathy to Ted andmean families the you, loss until of we 5. seek shelter (4, 5) meet again.

Our beautiful Mum, two your loved one. Executive committee andyears 7. irritate (5) 3 4 at restof now ourBowling darlingClub.

Dad. Forever in members thewith Collie Planning 11. Balkan Republic (6) and our thoughts.

All our love always, Adrian, PUBLIC NOTICE Development Act 2005 ROBERTS (Gregory): Brother to Bruce 12. pornographic (4) Stephen & Natalie xxx South32 Worsley Alumina wish to advise Notice of Public Advertisement and Jenny, Uncle to Jacqui, Dean, Karen of increased heavy vehicle movements 14. is the proprietor of (5) andMILLIGAN Finn. We will treasure fondand mem(Bill): 20 our years we still of Development waterway (5) Proposal on local roads, commencing mid De- 16. French ories with you.

Always loved and sadly miss you everyday.

Love Betty, Michael The Shire of Collie attempt (4)has received an applicember 2022. Trucks will be travelling 17. futile his family. Resting Peacefully. and by family cation to(11) use and/or develop land for the missed from Bunbury Port to Worsley Refinery 18. limpid 10 following purpose and public comments ROBERTS Remembering along Willenge Drive, South West Hwy, 20. guileless (7) MILLIGAN(Gregory): (Bill): 17.12.02.

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Our deepest sympathy to itallwas the only Lot No: 4477 DOWN yesterday. Still miss you like family on the loss of a true gentleman.

Street: Piavanini Road Suburb: Collie yesterday. Memories never fade. Love you 1. large orange vegetable (7) Dean, Pauline and Proposal: forever Dad ♥.family.

Charlene, Steven and the 2. savoury jelly (5)Extractive Industry (Gravel and Sand) gang. xxx ROBERTS (Greg): in memory of a dear 3. I was, you ____ (4) Details of the proposal are available for friend and long time workmate, our 4. noisy serpents (12) MILLIGAN (Bill): 17.12.02. 20 years Sat17 inspection at the Shire Office or on the thoughts are with Aaron, Ashley and all Grader Operator - HR license require urday. No longer in our lives but in our 6. burial vault (4) Shire’s website at www.collie.wa.gov. families. Wayne and Lee (minimum) Do you like to be in control hearts you will always be there. Loving you 8. farthest planet in au. Submissions may be made on the and love the outdoors, join our Road always. ShirleyAnn, Greg and family. the proposal Solar System (7) ending on the 18 18 19 in the period Construction and Maintenance team – 9. cotton day of bundle January(4) 2023. Comments on the MILLIGAN (Bill): 17.12.02. Deep in our Final Trim experience highly regarded.

10. laugh loudly (4)submitted to the local proposal may be hearts you’ll always stay. Loved and missed Irrigation Technician/General 20 Hand government on or before that day every day. 20 years seems like yesterday.

SHIRE OF COLLIE ADMINISTRATION CENTRE, 13. fanciful wish, ____ Do you have a passion for the outdoors, DEPOT, LIBRARY, TRANSFER STATION, ROCHE PARK Julie, Gary, Zac, Keiron and Mikela.

Submissions should be sent to the Shire in the sky (3) making things grow and fixing things, join AND COLLIE MINEWORKERS’ MEMORIAL Cadet Journalist of Collie at 87 Throssell Street, Collie WA 15. red wine, pinot (4) SWIMMING POOL our Parks and Gardens team. C Class 6225; mailed Across 18.and limpid 8. farthest planet in 19. simple (4) to Locked Bag 6225, Collie The Collie River Valley Bulletin is seeking NOTICE OF CLOSURES license required (MR preferred) cer- (11) WA 6225 or via email to colshire@collie. a full-time cadet to join its tight-knit editoCHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR PERIOD the Solar System (7) 5. seek shelter (4, 5) tificates in irrigation/horticulture trades (7) 20. guileless rial team. wa.gov.au The Shire of Collie wishes to advise the following 9. cotton bundle (4) highly regarded.

7. irritate (5) Down closures will be occurring over the Christmas/New To be successful, you MUST be able to Stuart Devenish 10. laugh loudly (4) 11.Infrastructure Balkan Republic (6) –1.Are large Year period: Manager youorange a demonstrate the following: Chief Executive Officer vegetable 13.ADMINISTRATION fanciful wish,CENTRE ____ SHIRE OF COLLIE natural born leader(4) and have excellent (7) 12. pornographic Dated: 8/12/2022 For and on behalf of ►High English standards; ACROSS 12 18Closed lemon DOWN 6 benicio 11 openup – Fri December 2022 from 12.00 noon in the23,sky (3) Classies start from only $10 people skills?

Can you of useweapon your dynam- jelly 2. savoury (5) 14. is the proprietor the Shire of Collie 13 dither January 3, 2023.

3 will 15 revile 19reopening agm to the public on1 Tues aden 7 gravest ►The ability to meet deadlines and work ic and agile leadership skills to lead a 15. red wine, pinot (5)4 let 3. I was, you ____ (4) SHIRE OF COLLIE 16 epee 20 openup 2 salt 9 henna 14 cello DEPOT in a fast-paced environment; ____ (4) committed and enthusiastic Works, Closed from 12.00 noon 16.

French waterway17 ali 4. noisy serpents (12)– Fri December 23,52022 8 padre delayed 10 lobe Parks and Waste teams, then we want ►The ability to work both independently 19. simple (4) and re­opening to the public on (5) 6. burial vault (4) you to lead our Technical Services team.

Wed January 4, 2023. and as part of a team; 17. futile attempt (4) Engineering and project management SHIRE OF COLLIE LIBRARY ►A keen willingness to learn; Closed – Fri December 23, 2022 from 12.00 noon qualifications will be highly regarded. ►The ability to take direction; and re­opening to the public on Applicants need to complete an applicaTues January 3, 2023. ►A friendly and engaging personality.

Mains water supply cannot be guaranteed during a bushfire tion form, provide a cover letter and their ROCHE PARK RECREATION CENTRE Applicants should possess a current WA Closed – Wed December 21, 2022 from 3.00pm and Water Corporation is prepared for bushfire season. However, we cannot resume. Details and forms can be found driver’s licence and car. re­opening to the public on Tues January 3, 2023. on shire website www.collie.wa.gov.au guarantee that water pressure or water supply will be maintained in the event SHIRE OF COLLIE TRANSFER STATION The successful applicant will receive onApplicants need to read the related of a bushfire. Extreme demand, fire damage and power cuts can all result in a Closed ­ Fri December 23, 2022 from 12.00 noon, the-job training and an attractive salary job description to decide if the position Sun December 25, Mon December 26, Tues total loss of water. while completing the three year Deakin matches their skill set.

December 27, 2022 and Sun January 1, 2023.

University Cadet Journalism Course.

Normal hours apply during non­closure days.

If you plan to stay and defend your property during a bushfire, you must have Applications to be addressed to Human COLLIE MINEWORKERS MEMORIAL Thispumping position is ideal for aYou school leaver.

Resource Officer at hr@collie.wa.gov.au, your own independent water supply and capability. cannot rely SWIMMING POOL alternatively, you can send your applicaEmail applications including a cover on mains water.

Closed ­ Sun December 25, Mon December 26, tion in writing to: letter - should be addressed to Sun January 1, 2023.

Details and resources about how to prepare forthe bushfire Normal hours apply during non­closure days.

Editor season and sentcan to be found “Confidential For urgent matters, please phone the Administration at mybushfireplan.wa.gov.au.

For warnings and advice visit michelle.loxton@crvbulletin.com.

– Human Resource Officer” Centre on 9734 9000 and you will be redirected to the Shire of Collie For more information, please contact the emergency.wa.gov.au. appropriate staff. Staff will be made available should Editor on 0481 893 606.

Locked Bag 6225, Collie WA 6225 an emergency issue arise Stuart Devenish Applications close 2pm, January 6 2023 Chief Executive Officer Stuart Devenish watercorporation.com.au Secretary: Glynis 0403 159 668. ish@westnet.com.au CHURCH NOTICES Chief Executive Officer Sundays: 9.30am, Family Service and Kids Weekend Masses: St. Brigid’s: 6.00pm Sat-

Coalfields 14 Hwy 15 and Gastaldo Road.

Cartage will be 24 hours a day with deliveries reduced over the Christmas weekend 23-26 December 2022.

Please take extra care on the roads during this busy time.

For further information please contact our community hotline on 1800 555 958.

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ALL SAINTS’ ANGLICAN CHURCH: 46 Venn Street.

Church Services: Every Sunday at 9am.

Morning tea after the service.

Holy Communion: second SATURDAY: 9am - First 1pm, and 4A Lane St.SunBar days of each month. fridge, freezer, single bed, linen, odds and Morning prayer:condition. all other Sundays. ends.

Excellent Saturday, DeEnquiries to warden: Gwen Molnar. Phone cember 17.

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

Secretary email: collieanglican@gmail.com Website: CANCER www.allsaintschurchcollie.org COLLIE SUPPORT GROUP: BAPTIST CHURCH: Cnr and Results of the Christmas rafflPrinsep e. 1st R13 Elouera Streets, North Collie. purple, 2nd Q83 Grey, 3rd 256 yellow, 4th Church Enquiries: Pastor Timothy van Q42 grey, 5th880 Q34 Grey, 6th D60 orange, Aarde 0450 775.

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Thank you all for your support.van Collie Hospital Chaplain: Timothy Aarde.

FRESH, FREE RANGE EGGS: at The Sunday Service : 9.30am Visitors Welcome.

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SundayShop, School$6.50 during Service.

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

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

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

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Saturdays: 7.30am, Periodically, Breakfast Baptisms and weddings by request. Recon– Phone Evan 9734 1354. ciliation cancelled, at present, due to social Weekly Bible studies on various days. All distancing. enquiries welcomed. Vision Radio (87.6FM) Vinnie’s shop: 9734 5664. Shopping hours: is aWellington Ministry of ourDam Church.

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Road Bridge Closure COALFIELDS BAPTIST CHURCH: DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH: Please be advised the Wellington Dam Road SEVENTH bridge has now been closed to both vehicles An and oldpedestrians fashioned,in independent Baptist Cnr Wittenoom & Steere Streets line with recent safety and engineering advice.

Church. You are warmly invited to join You are welcome to fellowship with us, we Traffic is in place, and visitors road userssecond are asked please follow us for ourmanagement worship service, Sunday, 2pm, and meet every andto fourth Saturday. signage.

CWA Hall Throssell Street. Enquiries Pas- Bible Study 9.30am, Service 11am. 88.0 tor All Chris Manessis 0056, 0439parking 970 areas vehicles can still9797 access the main at the mural and kiosk via Wellington faithFM 059.Dam pastorcbcaustralind.com Road. Light vehicles can also continue to accessARTHUR: these areas via River Road. There is WEST no change to access to downstream attractions theChurch Wellington National FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH: 46 Thewithin Uniting meets on thePark, first and including Honeymoon Pool.

Johnston Street, Collie. All are welcome to third Sunday of the month at 9am. joinVisitors with uscan in fellowship.

KYB is held Dam on Tuesday at 9.30am at the still enjoy an excellent view of the Wellington mural from the elevated Friday: Ministry 10am-12noon, Old Duranillin School. viewingFood platform near the carpark Prayer meeting 7pm The Catholic Church meets on the first and Work to replace the bridge with an improved structure is being progressed as a priority.

Sunday: 10am morning service.

Sunday third Sunday of the month at 8am.

School during service. For enquiries phone For more information and updates on the Wellington Dam Road bridge replacement The Anglican Church meets on: Pastor Garry Fisher on 9734 3796. project, visit: https://www.watercorporation.com.au/Outages-and-works/OngoingSecond Sunday of the month at 8am at Darkan ST Works/Wellington-Dam-Road-Bridge-upgrade BRIGID’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Fourth Sunday of the month at 8am at Cnr Prinsep and Medic Streets.

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THE Collie Eagles 12 and 13-year-olds team won the spring netball competition at Leschenault Leisure Centre recently.

The team defeated Firebirds, 24 to 8, after dominating the season.

The players got off to a nervous start, but settled in to wipe out the opposition, and restrict scoring opportunities.

Team management said the win was a fantastic result and reward for the girls’ hard work.

Harper Roney won the most valuable player award.

TEAMWORK: Harper Roney (left), Valentina Tirli, Evalyn Howson, Porschia Flatt, Alli Greenmount, Aleeyah Graves and Carys Mumme were the winning team in Leschenault Leisure Centre’s spring netball competition.

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Top trainer’s Pocketful of Opals From back page Ashcroft said Fleur Du Maquis and Triple Brie are named after cheese, in homage of their father whose racing name was Better Than Cheddar.

“I thought Fleur Du Maquis sounded classy, but when I googled it - it doesn’t look classy,” she laughed.

Ashcroft was born into a racing family.

Her late grandfather, George Ashcroft, owned and trained the colt Shattering Class, which returned $811,000 in prizemoney throughout his career.

She said the pastime quickly became a life passion.

“I was doing it as a hobby, and then one day I was going to the trots with dad, and he had this horse which he asked if I wanted to train.

“I did it, and then decided to carry on.

I started training at age 24, but I’ve always been around horses and helped out.

“I try to improve my way of training and breeding.

“I’m always on the lookout to improve.”

Ashcroft’s new mare, three-year-old Pocketful Of Opals, has already won three races, including a metropolitan meet.

Ashcroft said the mare shows a lot of promise. “She’s one that I bred, and she was hard work,” she said.

“I think when they’re fillies, it’s a good thing when they’re hard work - it shows they’ve got a good attitude.”

Ashcroft said Fleur Du Maquis will continue to race in country circuits.

Triple Brie will likely move to metropolitan races, such as Gloucester Park, before preparing for retirement.

“Triple Brie will likely retire in the breeding season next year.

“I have Pocketful of Opals who has raced and is ready to get back on the track after Christmas.”

Ashcroft is also working on Fleur Du Maquis’ two-year-old half brother, who is unnamed as yet, but goes by the stable name Angus.

Old’s a bolter with 46 points GOLF GARETH Old was victorious in the Solstice group stableford at Collie Golf Club last Saturday.

In a field of 74 men, Old had the magnificent score of 46 stableford points and lost 13 shots from his handicap.

Luke Serra, on 38, was second on a countback from Chris Mead, Brett Smith and Rance Dorrington.

Best of the Solstice group was Kim Metcalfe on 37.

Rounding out the vouchers, in order, were Jackson Broadbent 37, Dean Rakich, Joe Italiano, Alan Kent, Ryan Duff, Jay Robinson 36, Colin Giblett and Ken Smallwood 35.

The ladies event was played by 12 players and won on a countback by Bev Moyses with 33 points from Vicki Graham.

Other good scores were Dionica Smallwood 31 and Jann Mead 30.

Novelties on the day were won by Trevor McCormick (No. 1), Jackson Broadbent (2 and 14), Michelle Tate (3), Kim Metcalfe (4), Pauline Rankin (4), Vicki Graham (6), Kevin Ireland (7), Chris Mead (8), Dean Rakich (9), Ray Cooper (11), Jann Mead (12), Michelle Tate (13), Colin Giblett (15), Peter Coombs (17), Chris Stewart (18), LAST week’s Tuesday leisure day stableford carton event was sponsored by the Vic Hotel and won by Jake Avins with 40 points.

Ashley Wilkins was second with 38.

Jay Robinson finished with 37 and rounding out the vouchers, in order, were Lesley Motion 36, Kim Metcalfe, David Laird, Kevin Ireland, Dean Rakich 34, Jarred Miller and Neil Motion 33.

Novelties on the day were won by Alan Kent (No. 4), Jackson Broadbent (9), David Carter (14), and Beau Wright (18).

THE Wednesday ladies’ nine-hole stableford was won by Annette Atherton from a field of 18 players with a score of 19 points. Jodie Allison and Blanche Faries had 17, Shelly Barker-May 16 and non-member Marie Simpson 18.

The novelties were won by Bev Moyses (No. 4) and Lee Massara (7).

LAST Thursday’s nine-hole scroungers event was won by Terry Ellery with 22 points. There were 37 players in the field and runner-up was Terry’s big brother, Peter Ellery, on 20.

David Broadbent, Ray McGill 19, Rick Shea, George Dorozenko, Ed Riley, Jackson Broadbent, Zac Reuben, Mick Pokrywka and Ray Cooper 18 also got vouchers.

Novelties were won by Eric Annandale (No. 1), Graham Williams (4), and Peter Coombs (9).

THIS Saturday’s event is an 18-hole men’s and ladies’ stableford sponsored by Dot Lawrence and Nancy Lynn.

Scroungers is on today with Christmas specials for the next two weeks.

Leisure day is on Tuesday, sponsored by the Vic Hotel, and ladies’ day is next Wednesday.

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THE Collie Speedway will celebrate Christmas with the Spry’s Meat Market annual Christmas Cup race meeting this Saturday night.

The meeting also incorporates the Collie teams challenge in which drivers team up with other drivers in different racing divisions to form a team of three. The results of each team member’s events are recorded to determine the winners.

Father Christmas is expected during the program which gets under way at 6pm.

Production sedans, street stock, top star juniors and new star juniors will all join the fabulous modified sedans to produce a night of great speedway action.

Modified sedans last raced at Manjimup on November 12, putting on some of the best racing seen for a long time.

Collie drivers to look out for on Saturday night include Rickie Nuccini in the production sedans, Damon Thomson in street stock and Dylan Rees in the new star juniors.

Last Saturday night Xavier Crowe showed a lot of improvement at Margaret River, winning his first heat race in the new star juniors.

The 2022/2023 Batchelor Industries WA Modified Sedan Series will again fire into action this weekend for the fourth round of the series in conjunction with the annual Christmas Cup event and

will yet again be supported by Peter and Sharon Fraser from Civil Hirings.

Fresh after a win in the last round of the series at Manjimup, current Batchelor Industries WA Modified Sedan Series points leader Luke Fraser will be hoping to secure his third win of the season at a venue where he almost clinched a WA state title two seasons ago.

Chasing at his heels will be Sam McAuley, Steve Beres and Jamie Higgs who round out the top four in series points.

Anthony King will be hoping for a better run, after driveline issues ended his night in Manjimup early, as will Branden Fraser, Adam Houston, and Shane Brittain who all return to this series, as do Laurie Dowsett, Brenden Selleck and Brett Mills.

Paul Stevens, Shane Dubberlin and Merv Penn will also look to secure some more all-important series points, as the first half of the 2022/23 series is completed.

In keeping with the last few years the speedway entry fee has been slashed for this one night making for a much cheaper family night out in the lead up to Christmas.

Adults charge is $15, family $30, with children and pensioners $10.

School aged children accompanied by a parent are free.

Gates will be open from 4.30pm and early arrivals can enter via the pit gate.

Good value for Collie horses HARNESS RACING HENWOOD Bay for Errol Ashcroft and Kyle Harper started a good week for Collie trainers.

He faced the breeze at Gloucester Park last Tuesday evening before running third for a place return of $2.60.

The good fortune continued at Bunbury the following afternoon, when David Hunter’s Sippinonjack returned to form for reinsman Kyle Harper at the very nice odds of $19.80 for the win and $3.30 the place.

He is nominated for a standing start event at Gloucester Park tomorrow night.

Earlier in the afternoon, Trent Wheeler piloted the Tracey Reed-trained Art Revival into third place at $1.80 the place.

Before heading off to Melbourne for the Interdominion final on Friday night, Wheeler drove a couple of good-priced placings for “Mouse” Brennan for whom he drove Pinny Tiger to victory two weeks ago in the four-year-old classic.

Woodlea Ragnar sat behind the leader before running second as a $8.50 place chance and a similar dividend of $7.50 came to supporters for Withoutthetuh’s third after sitting one out one back.

Later in the programme he drove Peter

Anderson’s Simply Shaz to a close second after sitting behind the leader for a $1.60 return.

Wheeler will be reunited with Pinny Tiger tomorrow night at Gloucester Park in the Golden Nugget feature, another group one event in which he will be well fancied with a decent draw.

At Wagin on the same night, Karen and Leo Wallrodt had two long-priced placings in the first two events.

Girl In Clover for Karen and son Cody ran a very close second, beaten by a short half head after coming from three back in the running line, and then three wide for the final lap for a $4 return.

Leo Wallrodt engaged Kyle Symington to drive Mister Sauvage into third place from behind the leader to return supporters $4.10 for the place.

The Ashcrofts then stepped up to the plate when Errol engaged the same driver to steer Captains Cote into third place.

He returned a massive place price of $23.10. Bianca followed that up with her bonnie mare Fleur Du Maquis who was too strong in the final lap to score at the good odds of $5.40 and $1.40.

The Albany 2022/23 season starts tomorrow night, and Errol and Bianca Ashcroft, Leo Wallrodt and Brian Wheeler all have horses nominated.

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FIGHTING STANCE: Alexis Stone (front), Logan Gregory (back, left) and Jett Jones won medals in the Australian Taekwondo National Championships.

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FIVE locals won medals in the Australian Taekwondo National Championships in Bendigo, Victoria, recently.

Collie Martial Arts master Brad Emmett and four of his students - Blayne Emmett, Alexis Stone, Jett Jones and Logan Gregory - competed at Red Energy Stadium early in December.

Brad got silver in patterns, known as “Poomsae” in Korean, in the individual category, while his son Blayne won silver in the 17 and older sparring, or “Kyoguri” division.

Stone won two gold medals - one in the eight to nine-year-old 34-38 kilogram sparring division, and one in the under-12s blue belt creative freestyle division.

Jones received silver in the 10 to 11-year-old 50-55kg red belt sparring competition, and Gregory received bronze in the 12 to 14-year-old cadet

red belt division. Each competitor qualified for the national championship by being placed at the state championship in July.

Jones said he felt nervous to begin with, and came up against strong competition.

“It was really good, but it was nerve-wracking,” he said.

“It was scary going all the way to Victoria, and competing in front of thousands of people.”

Stone and Gregory agreed that the competition brought many nerves.

“It was pretty cool,” Stone said.

“It was nerve-wracking to get out and stand on the mat when everyone was looking.” Gregory said that despite his nerves, his excitement shone through.

The group was able to travel to the nationals after selling raffles tickets, fundraising by Dominoes Collie and receiving grants from the Collie Miners Welfare Board and the Collie shire.

THE ladies’ set pairs competition was completed last Thursday, with Kath McElroy and Penny Valli winning.

They took top spot from Eileen Hindle and Heather Gibbs in what was a great competition with some great bowls being played.

On Tuesday the ladies played Brunswick.

There will be social bowls played from today until the restart of pennants after Christmas.

THERE was a good attendance for the meat pack event on Wednesday of last week.

As usual there was a change of partners for the second game and six players won both games with the top three being Wayne Simmonds with 4 plus 23, followed by Jim Tyler 4 plus 17 and Rob Ferris 4 plus 12.

There will be a Christmas meat pack, sponsored by LJ Hooker, next Wednesday. Names are to be in by 9.30am for a 10am start.

DUE to the pairs competition, there was a small field of players for Sunday scroungers.

The three rink winners in final winning order were Ken Richards from Yannick Peltier and Jillian McKenzie.

The highest scorer was Jillian McKenzie and the consolation winner was Annmarie Hore.

COLLIE had both its first and fourth division men’s pennant teams playing at

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home last week.

The first division won on a forfeit as the Eaton Blue teams had to return home.

Collie 4 points to Eaton nil.

Third division played Boyanup with Jamie Godfrey, Peter Kaurin, Jim Tyler and Tom Gale winning 21 to 12 and Neil Roberts, Barry Lowe, Jim McElroy and Ian Bushell winning 25 to 22. Collie 4 points to Boyanup nil.

Last Saturday the first division played at home against Eaton Blue, with Valdis Brojanowski, Ron Guilfoyle, Tom Edwards and Garry keep winning 40 to 6.

Trevor Welsh, Brian Bass, Rob Ferris and Ash Collins won 24 to 15, while Ray Colgan, Kevan McKenzie, Rod Garner and Jamie Parker lost 17 to 19. Collie 5 points to Eaton Blue 1 point.

Collie’s third division sides played away with Collie playing Donnybrook.

Kerry Scott, Barry Lowe, Warrick Ferris and John Waywood won 18 to 16; Glenice Kaurin, Peter Kaurin, Jamie Godfrey and Hans Wiggers lost 21 to 14.

Collie 1 point to Donnybrook 3 points.

Collie White played at Eaton where Neil Roberts, Penny Valli, Jim McElroy and Jeff Crowe lost 20 to 21; Rose Godfrey, Ian Corley, Brian Butcher and Tom Gale lost 13 to 27. Collie nil to Eaton Gold 4 points.

THE men’s championship pairs, sponsored by Reubens News, finished on Sunday. The final was won by Trevor Welsh and Jamie Parker. The runners up were Ray Colgan and Brian Bass.

Spry’s Meat Market Christmas Cup

Saturday 17 Dec. | 6pm Start Featuring Modified Sedans, Produccon Sedans, Street Stock, Top Star Juniors, New Star Juniors

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Top trainer’s Pocketful of Opals LOCAL harness racing trainer Bianca Ashcroft will race a new mare in next year’s season.

It follows Ashcroft’s success this year, when she was awarded the Collie Harness Racing Club’s Trainer of the Year award. Her mare, Fleur Du Maquis, also won the club’s Horse of the Year award.

Ashcroft received her award for the success of Fleur Du Maquis, and the mare’s full sister, Triple Brie.

The mare won three events and was twice placed from its five starts.

Ashcroft won the award by one point.

“It’s basically done on a points system,” she said. “The trainer must record a win, or run second or third to gather points, and whoever has the most points wins the award.

“I had a good feeling about winning the horse of the year award, but no idea about the trainers’ award. That was a shock - but a pleasant shock.

She added that she really enjoys the sport. “It is a great industry.

There’s lots of nice people involved in it, and I thank Collie Harness Racing Club for putting on a great season.”

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