Collie River Valley Bulletin, April 13, 2023

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New industry announcements applauded by shire president JOB creating projects announced last week are the most significant occurences in Collie's transition away from coalfired power, according to shire president Sarah Stanley.

Cr Stanley told councillors on Tuesday night that the Magnium and Green Steel of WA projects represented an opportunity to replace like-for-like jobs in the coal mining and power generation industries.

The projects have the potential to generate some 600 jobs, according to the State Government.

Cr Stanley said the projects had the potential to "cement Collie's future”.

“These are two projects that show real opportunity for the industrial workforce,” Cr Stanley said.

“We should be talking about it a lot.”

She said the government agencies and people who put in a lot of work to get the projects to their current milestone stages should be “really applauded” by the community.

Premier Mark McGowan last week announced that a $5 million grant will support Magnium Australia’s pilot plant for a proposed net-zero magnesium refinery and $2.7 million for a "bankable" Green Steel feasibility study.

Magnium plans to develop the $18 million plant to produce high-purity magnesium metal.

Situated in Collie’s light industrial area, the plant will enable commercial-scale testing of Magnium’s CSIRO-developed technology, with the capacity to scale up to producing 800 tonnes of magnesium metal.

Magnium is ultimately working towards the development of a large-scale magnesium refinery based in Collie.

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TEAM PLAYER

St John Ambulance volunteer Dannii Macintyre has received recognition for her four years of service as an emergency medical technician.

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Cybercrimes unreported

VICTIMS of cybercrimes often don’t report they’ve been scammed, according to Rob Blackmore.

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Upholding the tradition

STUDENTS from all Collie schools met at Soldiers’ Park last Wednesday to hold an early ANZAC Day service.

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Wellington walkway now open

AAAAAA What's on, When and Where Collie Art Prize Collie Art Gallery, open 10am to 4pm, seven days a week for duration of CAP exhibition. Entry $5.

Collie Trail Fest Friday and Saturday, 8am to 5pm.

Wide variety of trails to try.

Road cleanup Saturday, April 22, meet at Visitors’ Centre at 8am, volunteers welcome.

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

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

Parkrun Soldiers’ Park every Saturday 8am, Walk or run at your own pace, fun and fitness is the focus.

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

Riff Raff dancing Every Monday from 7pm at Collie PCYC. Beginners welcome, no partner necessary. Supper provided. Cost is $5 per person.

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

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

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

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THE new walkway at the Wellington Dam mega-mural opened for the first time over the Easter weekend, providing visitors a new perspective of the artwork.

The walkway, part of the $10 million Collie Adventure Trails initiative, links up with the 87 kilometre Wiilman Bilya trail circling the dam. Hikers will now be able to complete the five-day, four-night walk.

It stretches across the 367 me-

tre dam wall, paving the way for different angles of Guido van Helten’s “Reflections” mural.

When completed, the Reflections Trail will include new boardwalks and lookout points for wheelchairs and prams, providing walkers a range of views.

Automated gates will also be installed and a Water Corporation road bridge is being built below the dam, allowing pedestrian and vehicle access across the riv-

er. The walkway will initially be open on weekends, public holidays and school holidays, with it planned to be open daily by the end of the year.

“The new walkway and the wider trails project showcases Collie’s stunning surroundings,” Collie-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns said.

“This is the perfect opportunity to explore all the region has to offer.”

Collie in top three of WA tourism award COLLIE has been named one of three finalists in this year’s Top Tourism Town Awards.

The other two finalists in the top category are Geraldton and Mandurah.

Local attractions that will pit Collie against the two coastal locations are its 150 kilometre network of bush tracks and trails which can be hiked of cycled, its waterways offering opportunities to

white water raft, canoe or kayak, and the chance for adventure, camping and chilling out in nature.

Its close proximity to Perth means it can be accessed for a day trip, a weekend getaway, or a longer break at its camping grounds and caravan parks.

Part of the judge’s assessment is based on visitor centre entries, and part by popular vote, meaning locals can boost

Collie's chances by voting themselves, or by encouraging friends and families from outside Collie to vote at www.westernaustralia.com There is an incentive to vote as two prizes will be awarded - the first prize a $5000 WA travel voucher, and the second prize $500 to spend at any RAC park or resort.

Voting closes on April 26.

Litter audit with April clean-up ANZAC services WHEN volunteers hit the road in Collie on Saturday, April 22, to pick up litter, Keep Australia Beautiful WA (KABCWA) will be on hand to conduct an audit of what is being littered.

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KABCWA tidy towns state co-ordinator Shirley Brindley said the audit will provide information about what is being littered, so education campaigns can be targeted to try to prevent items being discarded on the roads.

Collie Rotary Club’s Harry Wiggers, who is in charge of the cleanup, said several clubs and organisations around town have taken responsibility for roads.

“They may do their road on the Saturday, or at some other time to suit themselves,” he said.

“More volunteers are welcome to join in, meet at the Visitors’ Centre at 8am on April 22.”

back to normal

COLLIE’S community ANZAC Day services will return to normal this year, as they are no longer affected by COVID-19 restrictions.

The dawn service starts at 5.40am at Soldiers’ Park. This service is traditionally silent, and wreath laying is included.

The main service, at 11am, is preceded by a march along Forrest Street to Soldiers’ Park.

The form-up for the march is at Coles car park, and starts at 10.45am.

Following the 11am service, the public is welcome at the RSL premises for fellowship, with two-up games starting at 1pm.

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PROJECT PROTEST: Aboriginal elder Phillip Ugle snr and son Phillip Ugle jnr talk with Premier Mark McGowan, Collie-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns and Minister for Regional Development Don Punch.

Minningup in spotlight during Premier's visit FOCUS shifted to the development of an eco-tourist resort at Minningup Pool during Premier Mark McGowan’s visit to Collie after he was approached by Aboriginal elder Phillip Ugle snr and son Phillip Ugle jnr.

Mr McGowan spent a number of minutes talking to the menshortly after a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new Jobs and Skills Centre in Forrest Street.

Many Collie residents have voiced their objection to the development, expressing anger over a lack of consultation and planning transparency.

Planning for the accommodation is continuing, with two lots having been earmarked for development.

Mr Ugle jnr said he wasn’t happy with the premier’s response that he did not know about the development.

“Hopefully he gets himself up to date with the project, comes back to us and talks to us,” Mr Ugle jnr said.

“Don Punch and Jodie Hanns said they want to re-engage with us about the project at a later date. So, hopefully they do that as well.”

Mr Ugle jnr said that while he was involved in earlier consultations, plan-

ning has since proceeded without traditional owner input.

“I told them a number of times that they’re going ahead too fast,” he said.

“We don’t support the project as traditional owners because we believe our voice has been lost at the table.”

Mr Ugle jnr said tourist developments should be focused elsewhere, with Minningup both a sacred site for traditional owners and a communal place for locals.

“That’s the only place that the local people have,” he said. “I told the Premier that today.”

COLLIE’S new Jobs and Skills Centre has officially opened, with Premier Mark McGowan cutting the ribbon last Thursday outside the Collie Central Shopping Centre.

The centre is set up as a one-stop-shop for workforce transition services.

It is intended to support residents and businesses seeking new opportunities amid the retirement of Collie’s coal-fired power stations in the coming years.

The centre provides free and practical career, training and employment assistance.

It is also the base for South Regional TAFE’s Training Transition Team, which provides services supporting the retraining of local workers, such as skills gap analysis and assistance in enrolling in appropriate programs.

Mr McGowan said he encourages “all local workers to take advantage of this free, practical and tailored support”.

“Supporting local workers is our number one priority as State-owned coal-fired power generation is retired and Collie transitions to a more sustainable future,” he said.

Collie-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns said she is proud to see the centre up and running.

“Every day, the Collie Jobs and Skills Centre will assist people in our community to find stable, local jobs and support local businesses to grow and upskill their workforce, securing our town’s future,” Mrs Hanns said.

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SHIRE UPDATE

Community Information from the Shire of Collie

APRIL 2023

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RESTRICTED BURNING PERIOD SHIRE OF COLLIE IS IN THE RESTRICTED BURNING PERIOD WHICH RUNS FROM THE 15 MARCH TO 31 MAY. PERMITS ARE REQUIRED DURING THIS PERIOD

‘No E-Waste to Landfill’ – The Shire of Collie has a designated container located at the Waste Transfer Station for collecting disused electronic products known as E-Waste ie Computers, televisions, VCRs, stereos, copiers, fax machines, telephone and cables etc E – Waste should not be placed into the kerbside waste bins.

MINEWORKERS MEMORIAL POOL COLLIE MONDAY TO FRIDAY 6.30am - 10am & 1pm - 6.30pm SATURDAY: 10am - 6.30pm SUNDAY: 12pm - 6.30pm The pool will close for the season from Monday 24 April

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE REFER TO THE SHIRE OF COLLIE FIREBREAK & FUEL HAZARD REDUCTION NOTICE 2022/23 WHICH CAN BE FOUND AT: COLLIE.WA.GOV.AU OR CONTACT SHIRE RANGERS ON 0408 931 274.

ON ANY DAY DURING THE RESTRICTED BURNING PERIOD WHERE THE FIRE DANGER RATING IS HIGH OR ABOVE NO FIRES ARE PERMITTED. PERMITS ARE AUTOMATICALLY CANCELLED ON THESE DAYS.

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Griffin spending in spotlight

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QUESTIONS continue to be raised about the State Government’s expenditure supporting Griffin Coal’s ongoing operations.

It has been revealed in parliament that $7.3 million drawn down by Griffin’s receivers has gone to the repair of a broken

excavator along with additional mobilisation works to be undertaken in preparation for winter.

Shadow Energy Minister Steve Thomas said the government’s $19.5 million bailout package has gone to a company

that’s “all but bust”. “This is a sign of the dreadful mismanagement and the terrible financial position of Griffin, which has endured 10 years of poor oversight,” Mr Thomas said.

Mr Thomas said there is “no way in the

Cybercrimes going unreported VICTIMS of cybercrimes often don’t report they’ve been scammed, with potentially only 15 percent of scams being reported, according to IDCARE team leader Rob Blackmore.

Mr Blackmore was in Collie last week, running a cybersecurity roadshow focused on raising awareness about scammers and identity theft.

He said there was a good turnout for the information session, which covered large-scale events such as the recent Latitude Financial cyberattack, and the Optus and Medibank data breaches.

“There’s very few crimes in Australia, at least attempted crimes, that reach as many people as cybercrimes,” SCAM STOPPER: IDCARE team leader Rob Blackmore conducted an informaMr Blackmore said. tion session at the Collie Public Library last week.

“Our message is universal – kids, adults, older people, everyone needs to cyber scams than metro areas. He said money, take out loans in your name,” hear it.” this could be attributed to less services he said.

Mr Blackmore said cybercrime vic- being available, with a typical scam“If you keep your ID safe and don’t tims often suffer embarrassment that mer tactic being to isolate victims from send it in an unsafe way, that’s a big they’ve been scammed, which leads to help. part of it. Don’t have the same passcrimes going unreported.

“Essentially, the scammers are after words for all of your accounts. Use Mr Blackmore said postcode data re- your ID, that they then use to create password managers if you can, and use veals regional areas suffer more from credit, transaction accounts, launder multi-factor authentication.”

world” Griffin has repaired its operational problems, with the Indian bank-owned company to require taxpayer-funded payouts “ad infinitum”.

“Both the government and Griffin Coal would rather keep all of these things a secret,” he said.

“I don’t see why we can’t have an honest conversation around the fact that we’re propping up a company that has, in my view, zero chance of paying off its debts.”

Mr Thomas pointed to the disconnect between the government simultaneously supporting a coal company while transitioning to renewable energy sources.

“Perhaps that’s why the government is intent on propping it up, because it’s finally worked out that its own transition plan is a flop,” he said.

South32 funds for young workers

SOUTH32 Worsley Alumina will provide the not-for-profit Motivation Foundation’s Collie-based Civil and Mining Academy financial support, along with mentoring and work experience opportunities, under a new partnership.

The academy helps local young people gain qualifications, and provides practical support as they work towards fulltime employment.

"A shared dedication to assisting young Western Australians to change their life trajectory is the mainstay of this partnership," Motivation Foundation CEO Tim Hunter said.

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Bunbury Regional Hospital redevelopment The redevelopment of Bunbury Regional Hospital will be the biggest ever undertaken in country WA.

Bunbury Regional Hospitalfacilities redevelopment The redevelopment will deliver modernised to residents in the South West including:

$13.1 million Albany Health Campus Radiation Oncology project

Albany’s Radiation Oncology facility is on the home stretch, meaning cancer patients in the Great Southern will soon be able Campus to receive $13.1 million Albany Health Radiation potentially life-saving treatment closer to home.

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redevelopment of Bunbury Regional Hospital will be the biggest The service will provide treatment for cancers including prostate, •The An expanded emergency department undertaken in theatre countrycapacity WA. breast, lungAlbany’s and colorectal cancers, and palliative with stretch, mean •ever Increased operating Radiation Oncology facilitytreatments, is on the home access to specialists and technicians providing the best possible •The Newredevelopment mental health facilities cancer patients in the Great Southern will soon be able to receive will deliver modernised facilities support in cancer treatment.

• WA’s first regional training, education and research centre. to residents in the South West including:

Birthing suites will also be expanded to include additional delivery • An expanded emergency department rooms and maternity inpatient beds, giving women and newborns • Increased operating theatre capacity high-quality health care closer to home.

• New mental health facilities • WA’s first regional training, education and research centre.

potentially life-saving treatment closer to home.

The state-of-the-art facility is expected to welcome patients in 2023.

The service will provide treatment for cancers including prostate, breast, lung and colorectal cancers, and palliative treatments, with access to specialists and technicians providing the best possible support in cancer treatment.

The state-of-the-art facility is expected to welcome patients in 202 Birthing suites will also be expanded to include additional delivery rooms maternity inpatient beds, giving and newborns The WAand Government is investing anwomen additional $158.3 million in a wide range of regional health high-quality health care closer to home. initiatives, including: Delivering 18 additional paid paramedics and six ambulances across regional WA Expanding the WA Country Health Service Child and Adolescent

Extending the WACHS Mental Health Emergency Telehealth Service Providing additional funding to address the most urgent critical staff accommodation issues.

The WA Government is investing an additional $158.3 million in a wide range of regional health Mental Health Service frontline workforce initiatives, including:

Delivering 18 additional paid paramedics and six ambulances Extending the WACHS Mental Health Emergency Telehealth Se For more information visit wacountry.health.wa.gov.au across regional WA Providing additional funding to address the most urgent critica Expanding the WA Country Health Service Child and Adolescent staff accommodation issues.

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Upholding the tradition COOKING WHAT’S

STUDENTS from all Collie schools met at Soldiers’ Park last Wednesday to uphold the tradition of remembering those who have fallen serving their country in wartime.

With schools not returning from holiday until April 26, the service was held early.

Collie Senior High School captains, Austin Bates and Ebony Whitney, led the service, with Kate Hindle playing the national anthem.

Thomas Whitney played the Last Post

Amaroo’s wreath bearers Matilda Head, James Martin, Mitchell Shepherd and Shalayla Ugle-Hill.

Wilson Park’s speakers Carter Elsbury and Emma Bolderson.

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on trombone, and Keet O’Brien and Lola Henderson lowered and raised the flag.

All primary schools provided teams of speakers who read soldiers’ letters home and poems about war and its futility.

Collie-Cardiff RSL members attended the service and laid a wreath.

The traditional community service will be held in Soldiers’ Park on Tuesday, April 25, starting at 11am following the march.

The Bulletin will carry an Anzac tribute in next week’s edition.

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Thomas Whitney, who played the Last Post, with CSHS captain Austin Bates.

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Premier clearing box ticked Jobs, jobs, jobs!

COLLIE Shire Council has indicated it is not opposed to Premier Coal's application to extend a clearing permit by two hectares.

The company already has a clearing permit for 10 hectares on its mining tenement, but wishes to add the extra two hectares to allow exploration drilling to occur.

The tenement is located just to the east of the abandoned Western No 3 Colliery.

The application was sent to council by the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety on January 31.

However, this did not give staff time to review the application before the Feb-

ruary council meeting. The statutory 21day time frame for a response could not be met, however the council had no objections to the application.

Premier also asked the council for some amendments to the conditions of clearing.

One desired amendment is that no clearing of habitat trees occurs and no habitat trees are killed as a result of drilling activities.

A second amrndment is that prior to undertaking any clearing authorised a botanist should be engaged to conduct a targeted flora survey for the presence of threatened flora.

Continued from front page An additional $2.7 million grant will support the next stage of Green Steel of WA’s proposed steel mill, encompassing a bankable feasibility study. Green Steel, in conjunction with project partner Danieli Group, is seeking to establish a steel recycling mill.

The mill will convert scrap steel into rebar for both local, domestic and international consumption.

Mr McGowan pointed to the potential for the projects to diversify Collie.

“Magnium and Green Steel are moving forward with significant projects that will position Collie as a leading hub for emerging industries in Australia.”

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The fight and right to save Minningup Pool

New projects a fantastic milestone

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FOR hundreds of thousands of years, indigenous Aboriginal people have been the custodians of Minningup Pool, a sacred resting place of the Waugal, the hairy-faced snake.

The pool plays an important role in Aboriginal culture, happy and sorrowful celebrations, births, deaths, health and wellbeing.

In last week’s paper, Phil Ugle was concerned that plans to redevelop Minningup Pool into a busy tourist hub are not in the best interests of the traditional owners, the public or the environment, taking away the sacred site from the black fella - white fellas share Phil’s concerns.

There are many examples of the stance taken by traditional owners to protect WA’s sacred sites and things of importance, meaning and dreamtime.

From day one this concept/development has been all about tourism, WA Government driven and a fait accompli.

There has been scant respect or recognition shown of the pool’s most important feature and asset – the water body.

At this time, the only water feeding Minningup Pool is a small amount of environmental water from Harris Dam. The East branch has dried to pools, the Bingham water has long gone and Lake Kepwari has been allowed to rob Minningup of water.

When we consider future rainfall will

reduce from 30 to 40 percent, is it a very good idea to spend $10 million with less water available to play in?

Then there is the yearly winter river flush to contend with, a Federal and State Government supported environmental commitment and action.

The recently completed and upgraded Venn Street and Roberts Rock river stops will ensure the 78 year committed environmental river flush is met. This process will reduce by about a third the water level in Minningup Pool during winter rainfall, May to October, by past experience.

There is bound to be some impact on and with tourism. These matters were made known and should have been dealt with by now.

The Collie rivers are dying and drying, and despite my best efforts I have not been able to get any support from Jodie Hanns MLA in getting the Minister for Water to Collie to look, learn, commit and listen to Phil Ugle and people like him.

When visitors to our town complain and write to the West Australian about the dreadful state of the Collie River in town, stating they would not put a toe in the water, it is time to heed and to act.

Some support and action from our local member of the WA Parliament would help.

- Ed Riley, Walter Drive.

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

LAST week’s announcement of the McGowan Government’s support of two major industrial projects was a fantastic milestone for our community, and we welcome Magnium Australia and Green Steel of WA to our town.

Collie will be home to Magnium Australia’s pilot plant to manufacture high-purity magnesium in the Light Industrial Area. The $18 million pilot plant is set to pave the way in sustainable manufacturing through the establishment of a semi-commercial pilot plant.

The pilot plant will enable commercial-scale testing of the CSIRO-developed technology, offering transitioning workers in Collie a rare opportunity to gain exposure to next-generation technologies and skills.

The pilot plant will have capacity to scale up to producing 800 tonnes of high-purity magnesium metal and is a stepping-stone to building a large-scale magnesium refinery in Collie.

Green Steel of WA is working to establish a sustainably operated steel mill which processes local scrap steel to produce green steel reinforcing bars for local consumption and export.

Together, at commercial scale, the two projects have the potential to deliver around 600 permanent jobs in Collie and more than 1,000 jobs in construction.

I’ve been working hard with the premier, deputy premier and their agencies to bring these projects to this stage. It’s incredibly rewarding to see tangible outcomes for good paying blue collar jobs for our transitioning workers – I can’t wait to see what else is possible for Collie.

I’d also like to acknowledge that there’s been a lot of hard work over the years to ensure Collie’s future. These include former member Mick Murray, the Collie Delivery Unit, SWDC and the Just Transition Working Group members.

A successful transition for Collie relies on everyone working together to make the plans a reality for Collie’s future.

Whenever I sit down to write this column, I always try to be a little bit funny.

It doesn’t always work, because my sense of humour is a bit odd, but I do try.

This one will not be and thus I beg you to forgive me for indulging myself. I have been feeling a bit maudlin lately.

You see, my father was into model railways in a big way. He had other hobbies, of course, but his main love in life (after my mother, my brother and myself) was his model rail layout.

It was a magnificent construction, housed in an equally magnificent Shed.

Yes, that’s capitalised, because that’s what we called it. If you needed him for something, it was the first place you’d look. “Where’s your father?” visitors to our home would ask. “Down the Shed.”

When he died in 2001, the Shed and the layout passed into my care, as I stayed in the house whilst my mother and brother moved out. Two years later, my partner and I moved into our own home, and my grandparents moved into my childhood home and the layout then fell under my grandfather’s care.

Luckily, my father had married a woman whose father was also into model railways, so the layout was well looked after over the years. It was modified a little to allow for my grandfather’s increasing frailty, but otherwise stayed largely as it was.

Then, last August, my grandfather died.

This time, though, there was no one to move into the house and care for the layout. The house was to be sold, so it had to go.

I stayed out of the Shed as my brother took a saw to the baseboard and proceeded to rip up the tracks, pile up the little model buildings and cars into a heap, and chuck the control boards out the door.

It was like losing my father all over again.

I knew it had to be done – no one would want to buy a house with a 15-foot-long layout in the shed – but it still ripped my heart out to watch it. Worse still, no one else seemed affected. I was the only one who seemed to be fighting back tears as the layout my father had lavished so much love and care on was being torn apart like so much trash.

The house is sold now, and by the time this column is published, the settlement date will have passed and someone else will be living in it and maybe they will use the Shed as a hobby room, or a home gym or a man cave.

Hence my maudlin mood.

On the brighter side, though, I did what my mother did – I married a man who loves model railways. He ended up with most of the bits of the layout – the baseboard, the tracks, the model buildings and cars, and all of the rolling stock too.

He has plans for his layout in the Underground (as we call his Shed), and it does cheer me up a bit to think that one day I may see The Mallard, The Flying Scotsman or even The Duchess of Hamilton going around a track once more.

Although not at speeds my father would have approved of – you’re not trying to break a record, you bl##dy vandal!

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A lot more driving still left for Wayne People: ALISON KIDMAN

“PERHAPS I could do with a smaller house and a bigger shed,” muses Wayne Millman as he reflects on his years in Collie. He’s joking, of course, or perhaps half joking.

“I have three vintage cars – a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, a 1965 XP Falcon and a 1993 Mercedes,” he says.

Having spent about 40 years involved with the Collie Speedway, he has swapped race cars for road cars.

To rewind a bit, it was his father’s work that brought his family here nearly 60 years ago.

“Dad was the first proprietor of the Golden Fleece service station in Collie,” he says. “It opened in about 1965 and has since been a Caltex and is now Ampol.

“I wasn’t hugely interested in cars at that stage, but dad had a go-kart.

Around the same time, the policeman in charge of the PCYC had the idea of starting a hotrod track to get local youth interested in racing in a safe and controlled way, rather than hooning around the streets.”

The policeman, Kevin Moran – who later became a superintendent in the WA Police Force – along with some other locals, got together, and so a hotrod track was started near what is now the sewerage treatment plant on Mungalup Road.

“I raced Dad’s go-kart at the first meeting held at that track,” he says.

“I was only a kid of about 14, but I enjoyed it.

“There were no juniors, it was just everyone all in together.”

After several years, the hotrod track was wound down, but meanwhile the Collie Racing Drivers Association (CRDA) was formed and the Collie Speedway took over racing events in 1971.

“I was racing a Ford Zephyr by then,” Wayne says. “I was building a Valiant, but halfway through the year the specifications changed due to CRDA becoming affiliated with the Australian Saloon Car Federation.

“This had its good points, but did make it more expensive to race and be competitive.”

In 1974, Wayne along with Bill and Ray Jones, Rob Townsend and Joe Blundy, lobbied the powers that be to include a street stock division.

“We thought it was important to have a division where people could have fun and be competitive without having to outlay big money,” he says. “Our lobbying was successful, and in that first year the street stock division was allowed to race, but without any awards or championship points.

“Soon there were about 15 cars in the division, and championship points were introduced. I was fortunate to win the first Australian championship in that division.”

Wayne dipped in and out of speedway as family commitments and stints away for work came along. Eventually,

SPEEDWAY DAYS: Wayne Millman in his junior (above) and senior (above right) speedway days.

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the whole family became involved, with Wayne kept busy maintaining all the cars, racing and serving on the CRDA committee.

“I had terms as vice-president and secretary, and have been honoured with life membership of the CRDA,” he says.

“During this time, I was also on the board of the WA Saloon Car Federation. The more involved you are in a club the more you get out of it.”

Once “retired” from speedway, Wayne also retired officially from the workforce, finishing at Griffin Coal after more than 25 years of service.

“I finished in October and they went into receivership in November, so you could say the place fell apart when I left,” he chuckles.

A bit more time meant he was able to indulge in his love of vintage cars.

“I bought a Model A Ford and did several road trips in it,” he says. “In 2016,

we drove up the coast to Darwin and came back down the centre of Australia.

We also did trips to Sydney, Murray Bridge and Mount Augustus.

“There was no radio or sound system.

It was too noisy to have a conversation unless you shouted, and anyway I needed to listen out for any suspicious noises coming from the car. Every 500 kilometres I would need to get under the car to keep everything greased and oiled. It was all part of the fun.”

Eventually he had to sell the Model A. “The dog didn’t like the sound of the canvas roof flapping in the wind and the suspension wasn’t good for my back and neck,” he explains.

So he now has the Volkswagen, Falcon and Mercedes. “Driving round in a vintage car opens up all kinds of experiences that you might not otherwise have,” he says. “People spot your car and strike up conversations. We’ve been invited to see some amazing private collections and hear some wonderful stories. We have a caravan, but travelling with that’s a bit boring by comparison!”

Ever the club man, Wayne is also very involved with the Veteran and Classic Car Club of WA, Collie branch.

“We have made lasting friendships in the club,” he says. “I’m not getting any younger and there’s a lot more driving to do yet.”

And bigger sheds to dream about.

money for weeks, two local children are very much looking forward to their first 'luxury cinema' experience this week.

Anything from popcorn to pizza to milkshakes, delivered right to your seat!

Reclining chairs, free refills, limited seating, it is surely the high end of luxury.

Which is all very well and good but, "mum," asked the youngest, "how can we focus on the movie and driving at

the same time? After much, much confusion and futher questioning mum had to break the news that it is a gold class cinema, not a golf cart cinema.

We've all been there A local two year old skipped her nap and when her mother asked why she couldn’t sleep all she had to say for herself was, “I thinking about cookies, mama."

A relatable issue.

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Double trouble There are two school principals in town who are both married to midwives and both have three children. As much as we are loath to reveal a lady’s age, rumour has it all four of them are turning 40 next year. We wonder how many other similarities they have?

A hole in one movie Having diligently saved their pocket

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Colliecrete progresses

THE development of Colliecrete, a new sustainable form of concrete, took another step forward after a pour in Collie last week.

While the mix was too dry to pour into the footpath near the Collie Ridge Motel, it was poured adjacent to the road.

Dr Martin Anda, chair of Murdoch University’s environmental engineering program, described it as a “big milestone” for Colliecrete.

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REWARDING: Mark Dagnall, who has been a volunteer with St John Ambulance for the past eight months, says it has been a rewarding experience.

'A rewarding experience' St John seeking volunteers

THE Collie St John Ambulance sub-centre is seeking volunteers for what assistant station manager Troy French describes as a rewarding experience.

Mr French said the local branch is keen to take on additional volunteers to help spread the workload among its existing group.

Mr French said volunteers can choose the level of training they’re comfortable with, from driving and assisting with transfers, to taking on a more hands-on role. A commitment of around 60 hours per year is required.

“It’s a very supportive learning envi-

ronment here,” he said. “There’s four paid paramedics, plus we’ve got a whole training department that comes down from Perth and does a lot of training.”

Mr French said the rewards of volunteering are multifold.

“People find confidence that they didn’t know they had, and they find that it is rewarding in terms of helping the community,” he said.

“Often volunteers go on to further study, there’s potential for jobs as well, and it also looks very good on a CV. The skills that they have and learn will stay with them for a lifetime.”

Volunteer Dannii’s commendation ST JOHN Ambulance volunteer Dannii Macintyre received a Commander’s Commendation at an award function in Perth.

The award is for her service with the Collie St John sub-centre service.

Dannii joined as a volunteer in April, 2019, and has shown outstanding courage and determination since that time.

She worked meticulously through her training, overcoming personal challenges.

Dannii is a member of the Collie volunteers leadership group, and recently became volunteer development officer. She has formal training in disability care.

Recently she planned and co-ordinated a tidy town clean up for the 000 group, and was nominated for the 2023 Australia Day Citizen of the Year Award.

Dannii has contributed more than 1200 hours annually to St Johns.

She has been required to treat close community and personal friends.

“Portland cement used to make concrete is where you get all your carbon emissions from,” Dr Anda said.

“If we can develop a new type of concrete that does not use any Portland cement, it’s a really big thing, because you’ve then eliminated one of the highest carbon-emitting substances on the planet.”

Mr Anda said the pour of 4.2 cubic metres is a trial run for a larger demonstration project on the Bunbury Outer Ring Road.

The demonstration project, which will take place in the last week of April, will comprise a pour of 84 cubic metres.

ooking for LEGENDS It takes all types of people to keep our state strong. As a not-for-profit organisation, we rely on volunteers to help out with ambulance shifts to keep this vital service running. To us, our volunteers are nothing short of living legends, and we’re looking for more of them. To volunteer, search St John Volunteer or call St John Collie on 0447120887 or email sjacollie@westnet.com.au.

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Call for Nominations Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Council Nominations are sought from people interested in taking on the significant role of being a member of the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Council.

Aboriginal Affairs Minister Tony Buti invites nominations from experienced individuals with knowledge about or experience in matters relating to Aboriginal cultural heritage. Those with additional experience in engineering, land management and natural resource management are particularly encouraged to nominate. A range of other skills and experience are also set out in the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Regulations 2022.

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provide advice to the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs

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designate LACHS (local Aboriginal cultural heritage services)

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approve Aboriginal cultural heritage permits and Aboriginal cultural heritage management plans.

Up to four new members will be added to the inaugural seven-member Council. The Council has female and male Aboriginal co-chairs and is also required to comprise a majority of Aboriginal people. The gender composition of the Council is also required to be balanced.

Applicants should be prepared to make a substantial commitment in terms of time and expertise to help ensure the cultural heritage of one of the oldest continuous living cultures in the world is protected, celebrated and conserved.

All submissions will be considered. Appointments may be made for terms of up to five years.

Nominations are open until Sunday 30 April 2023. For more information and application details, visit https://www.wa.gov.au/aboriginal-cultural-heritage-council.

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Machine that revolutionised mining 12 COLLIE RIVER VALLEY BULLETIN, APRIL 13, 2023

MUSEUM MORSELS Contributor: TOM REARDON IT WAS in 1948 that an American company tested a new machine that would revolutionise the coal industry and it was suggested that it could solve Australia’s coal problems as it could double the country’s production.

A prominent article in Perth’s Sunday Times, in August 1948, was headlined “Robot of the coal mines would make miners mere button-pushers”.

The article pointed out that the machine had the capacity to double output and reduce mining costs by cutting the coal and sending it to the surface in one continuous operation.

Hence the machine’s title, the “Joy Continuous Miner” or to be more precise the “Joy Sullivan Continuous Miner”.

However, it was not all plain sailing in Australia as many coal mines were not suitable for its use.

REVOLUTIONARY: The continuous miner, a machine that was set to turn miners into mere button-pushers.

Five such machines were purchased for use in Australian mines at the cost of £50,000 each.

The Joint Coal Board of New South Wales purchased two for its new operations while the third was bought by the Australian Iron and Steel Company, a subsidiary of Broken Hill Pty Ltd. to be used in the company’s Nebo mine, near Wollongong.

The fourth continuous miner made its way to the Cornwell Coal Company, in Tasmania, while the final one was purchased by Amalgamated Collieries of W.A. Ltd and of course found its way to Collie.

There was not much publicity on the arrival of the machines when three of them contained in large wooden boxes were unloaded at the Sydney wharf.

What was so special about the Joy Con-

tinuous Miner? This machine was less than two metres high, about 7.5 metres long and weighed about 18 tonnes and moved on caterpillar treads.

It had powerful cutting arms, which dug into the face of the coal seam at floor level before the arms cut their way to the roof.

As the coal was cut and broken, a con-

which to extract coal. In addition to its ability to increase production, the continuous miner had other advantages.

Dust produced by shot-firing was eliminated and the machine itself was fitted with 19 water sprays to lay any dust produced while it was doing its job.

Another advantage was that men working the machine were stationed well

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veyor system carried it back over the machine and directly into cars which were then hauled to the surface. In late June of 1950 the Joy Sullivan Continuous Miner and two cars arrived on the “Pioneer Star” ship at the Fremantle for Amalgamated Collieries.

The continuous miner was designed to reduce four of the normal coal mining operations - drilling, shot firing, cutting and loading - into one single operation.

The front end of the machine consisted of a ripper head which comprised six chains studded with bits, or teeth, which tore the coal from the face and dumped it in centrally located hoppers. From here it was picked up by the machine’s main conveyor belt and fed into stationary shuttle cars.

In order to be totally efficient, the continuous miner had to be supported by an efficient haulage system which normally consisted of mobile shuttle cars to transfer the coal to a conveyor belt or large mine cars to be moved on.

One advantage of the continuous miner was that the ripper head could be moved from the right to the left, presenting the operator with a greater coal face from

back from the coal face and under a timbered roof which added considerably to their safety.

Of course, there were concerns with the introduction of these new machines.

In 1950 the Central Council of the Miners Federation met with the Joint Coad Board to discuss the impact continuous miners would have on employment.

However, industry leaders insisted the use of these machines would have no noticeable effect on employment because there was a shortage of labour in the industry.

They admitted the number of miners at the coal face would be cut but the men would be deployed to work in other needed areas.

When discussing the production possibilities of the machines, it was pointed out that no business would invest that amount of money in machines without being convinced of their value to the operation.

At the time, the country was plagued by gas and electricity shortages due mainly to the lack of fuel and power and it was well argued that these machines would help turn the situation around.

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The ten pound ‘pom’ who ‘dug’ Lake Kepwari

Obituary Bob White 1936 - 2023

ROBERT “Bob” White was a ten-pound “pom” who told his family that as an underground miner at Western No 5, he reckoned he dug the whole of Lake Kepwari himself.

With a trademark big smile, Bob was passionate about Margaret, his wife of almost 65 years, his children, Derek, Greg and Denny, Collingwood Football Club, Mines Rovers, his family, and his aviary, where every single bird was special.

At his funeral in Bunbury last week, his son Derek said Bob held Collie in his heart, and Collie held Bob in its heart.

“He was always there to help someone,” Derek said.

Move to fix Cardiff building encroachment

THE construction of the Cardiff Bushfire Brigade building has resulted in the need for planning changes to two reserves.

An eight metre encroachment was identified during the design process, but the building proceeded, as detailed plans had already been prepared.

One of the reserves is managed by the Shire of Collie, but the other is not, being designated for the purpose of public utility.

An unconstructed road is affected by the encroachment.

The Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage (DPLH) has offered to help resolve the issue with changes to the designated purpose of one of the reserves, and the closure of the unconstructed road.

Councillors voted to recommend the road be included in the adjoining reserve, and the reserve be designated to be used for fire and emergency services.

Council also agreed to advertise the proposed changes, and to indemnify the Minister for Lands against all claims for compensation and costs that may reasonably be incurred as a result of the road dedication purpose.

The shire will be required to prepare a plan of survey for the road dedication, and a sketch plan for the road closure which will be funded through existing allocations.

Born in England in 1936, Bob remembered having to take shelter under the stairs during the air raids of the second world war.

His family made the move to WA in 1947, and one of his first memories was seeing a banana for the first time.

Not having experienced the fruit before, he took a large bite before someone told him you needed to peel it first.

Bob’s first day at school in Collie was traumatic as he arrived in socks, sandals and baggy shorts.

Next day, he went dressed as an Aussie.

Leaving school at the age of 14, he started work at the mines at the age of 16.

At the age of 19 he had met a lass called Margaret, with the only drawback to his courtship being the fact that she lived in Bunbury.

He overcame this by regularly riding his bike to visit his “Frizz”, who he married in 1958.

Western Collieries became his workplace for the next 42 years, 27 of them underground.

There he forged life-long friendships with Bruce Duff and his wife, Betty, and John Davidson and his wife, Bev. The fact that John was staunchly a Collie Saints man and Bob was Mines Rovers to the core did not affect their friendship.

Bob served 30 years with Mines as president and 20 years as secretary,

with life membership conferred upon him.

He then started the little league so his boys had somewhere to play.

Known for his big smile, Bob was a wonderful role model for the young players.

His children remember a wonderful childhood with picnics at Wellington Dam, swimming at Sandy and holidays at Amblin.

Bob is survived by his wife, Margaret, his three children, 15 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren, with two more on the way.

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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 Sunday only Morning prayer: all other Sundays.

Contact Warden Marie Woodward, 0478 640 379 Office: by appointment Website: www.allsaintschurchcollie.org BAPTIST CHURCH: Cnr Prinsep and Elouera Streets, North Collie.

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

Kid's church: during Service.

Morning tea after service.

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

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

Elder: Evan Mandry 0407 445 788.

Secretary: Glynis 0403 159 668.

Sundays: 9.30am, Family Service and Kids Church.

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

Weekly Bible studies on various days.

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

COALFIELDS BAPTIST CHURCH: 41 Venn Street, Independent Baptist Church, Simple Bible Preaching, Psalms, Classic Hymns and Spiritual Songs, KJV, Friendly Congregation. Main Service Sun 10am Bible Study Sun 4pm. All Welcome! Tea and Coffee Refreshments after Services.

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Sex talks adequate: Principal Sex education did not need an urgent review, according to Collie primary schools principals, despite a survey finding more students were sexually active.

Then Wilson Park Primary School principal Guy Asser said sex education was more than adequate in most government schools in Western Australia.

Support for coal emissions cut Wesfarmers Premier Coal backed an attempt to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from electricity generation.

The support followed the launch of Coal 21, a national initiative launched to provide a long-term approach to reducing and eliminating emissions of greenhouses gases from coal-based electricity generation.

Contributed by Kym Saunders Sheep killed in farm attack An award winning McAlinden sheep farmer called for dog owners to be more responsible for their pets after he lost some 33 sheep in dog attacks.

The attacks happened early in April, 2003.

Farmer John Hart said he lost 16 sheep in the first attack and another 17 in the second.

Velodrome plans Collie's velodrome was set to be used for an event to promote BMX in Collie.

The local BMX club sought permission from the shire to hold the event and the council's works committee recommended approving the use on the condition all riders had the necessary liability insurance.

Industrial cluster plan An industrial cluster north east of the Collie town site had the potential to attract a diversified industrial base to the town, said then shire chief executive officer Ian Miffling.

Mr Miffling made the comments after the council’s works committee recommended amending the town planning scheme to allow the potential industrial development.

Sport Eagles win opener The Collie Eagles league team won their opening game of the 2003 season.

It was a hard-fought victory over Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault.

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

Parish Priest: Fr. Gerald Tan Office: 9793 2011. email:stbrigidscollie@ optusnet.com.au Weekend Masses: St. Brigid’s: 6.00pm Saturday, 10.00am Sunday. St. Mary’s, Darkan: 8.00am, 1st and 3rd Sunday each month.

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SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH: Cnr Wittenoom & Steere Streets. You are welcome to fellowship with us, we meet every second and fourth Saturday. Bible Study 9.30am, Service 11am. 88.0 faithFM WEST ARTHUR: The Uniting Church meets on the first and third Sunday of the month at 9am.

KYB is held on Tuesday at 9.30am at the Old Duranillin School.

The Catholic Church meets on the first and third Sunday of the month at 8am.

The Anglican Church meets on: Second Sunday of the month at 8am at Darkan Fourth Sunday of the month at 8am at Darkan. Third Sunday of the month at 8am at Arthur River.

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DEATHS WRAY (Barbara): It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing, 30th March, of the most caring, kindest and loving lady who was adored by husband John, beloved mother to Trevor (deceased), Michelle and Dan and Geoffrey (deceased) and cherished Little Nanny to Jack, Olivia and Chad. xxx God needed another angel.

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WRAY (Barbara): To our loving and cherished, Auntie Barbie. You were always there for us as we enjoyed our childhood days, showing us guidance and love in your own special way. How blessed I was to have grown up knowing that I could always come to you. So many cherished childhood memories and beyond. So many adventures, so many mischievous things we did in our day that had you laughing.

Auntie Barb, you loved us like your own.

Treasured times with you, Uncle John, Trevor (dec), Michelle and Geoffrey (dec), I will forever hold.

My mind's picture gives me your beautiful face, waving goodbye a few weeks ago, our last hug and ‘see you later’ will forever remain.

My deepest sympathies and love to Uncle John, Michelle, Dan, Jak, Olivia and Chadd.

P.S. --- Uncle John, I’ll have the scotch ready!! --- (just don’t tell Auntie Barbie!!) …

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NAOMI Dorrington was the winner of the all-in 18-hole stableford competition played for the captains' trophy at Collie Golf Club last Saturday.

Dorrington posted the great score of 39 points tpo win the event which was sponsored by present and past captains Dean Rakich, Kim Metcalfe, Graham Williams and Clayton Flynn. It attracted a field of 51 men and seven ladies.

In second place was Stephen Miller, followed by Gary Old in third place, both on 37.

Rounding out the vouchers were Ken Tate and Ron Annadale 36, Trevor McCormick, Graham Williams 35, John Williamson, Jaydon Ellery, Greg Bel,

Chris Mead 34, Luke Serra, Neil Motion, Phil Warburton and Patti Law 33.

Novelties on the day were won by Max Thomas (No. 1) and Greg Bell (17) for the closest third shot, and by Chris Mead (3), Stephen Edwards (6), Carl Carulli (9) and Jim Larsen (18) for longest first putt.

Nearest to the pins were won by Greg Bell (4), Bev Moyses (4), Codey Irvine (7), and Rance Dorrington (14). The longest drive was won by Colin Giblett (5) and Luke Serra (15), and nearest to the marker was won by Rob Cavanagh (13).

LAST week’s Tuesdays leisure day stableford carton event, sponsored by Terry Ellery, was won by Max Thomas with a great score of 38 points.

Junior Baxter Miller finished in second place with 36, followed by Frank Battista

on 35. Rounding out the vouchers were Charlei Buemi and David Carter with 34, Jackson Broadbent and Brett Smith 33, and Colin Giblett and Tony Barker-May 31.

Novelties were won by Graham Williams (No. 4), Brett Smith (7), Colin Giblett (9 and 14).

THE Wednesday ladies nine-hole stableford played last week was won by Terri Old in a field of 24 players.

Old had 17 points, winning from Patti Law with 16, followed by Peta Ellery 14, Sue Delfante, Val Riley 13, Beth Chappell, Donna Smith, Bev Moyses and Lesley Motion 12.

Novelties on the day were won by Peta Ellery (No. 12), Nancy Lynn (13) and Lesley Motion (14).

LAST Thursday’s nine-hole scroungers event was won by Rick Shea with 24 points.

Second in the field of 35 players was Ross Davidson and Brayden Kent was third, both on 22.

They were followed by Kevin Ireland 21, Dennis Ormistin, Bruce Jackson, Paul Goodwin and Gary Old 20.

Novelties were won by Ian Stewart (No. 1), Peter Coombs (4), Gary Old (6) and Terry Ellery (9).

THIS Saturday’s event is an 18-hole all-in stableford event, sponsored by the Auswop Group. Scroungers is on today, leisure day next Tuesday will be sponsored by Terry Ellery, and ladies' day next Wednesday is an 18-hole stableford, will be sponsored by Sue Earnshaw.

Caravan tour group boosts Easter fields

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THE Easter meat pack event was held at the Collie Bowling Club last week.

There was a great turnout, with the Safety Bay caravan touring club and other visitors playing.

The format was two games, with a change of partners for the second game.

Rod Garner won both games with 4 plus 23.

In second place was Chris Owen with 4 plus 22 and third was Trevor Welsh with 4 plus 19.

Jim Tyler took home the bananas.

The caravan touring party rested on Friday, with tours of the local district, visiting the various tourist attractions around town and catching up with the others in the group.

Saturday's event was bigger than the earlier event, with an increase in numbers, with those from the touring party joining the players from Thursday for two games of 10 ends and the same partners.

Jim Tyler redeemed himself, with

Glenice Kaurin winning the day on 4 plus 12.

A spin-of-the-wheel resulted in Barney Smith and Paul Imire finishing second.

Coming in third with 4 plus 10 were Steve Mathews and Jim McElroy, and rounding out the placegetters were Jeff Crowe and Demmi Hodge on 4 plus 7.

SCROUNGERS attracted a small group due to Easter. The caravan touring party played in the event.

The four rink winners played in the final, with Graham Samway winning from Ray Colgan, John Waywood and Trevor Welsh in the minor placings.

THE ladies' Cheeky Squirrel event finishes today (Thursday).

The Karina Snow sponsored game is on the April 18 and 27.

Normal social bowls and cards will be played for anyone who enjoys good company. Check the club notice board for future events.

MEMBERS please check the notice board as our annual general meeting is coming up.

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De Paoli's Aust. skeet title COLLIE Clay Target Club member Matthew De Paoli will represent Australia next year after a successful Skeet National Championships event at Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, in March.

De Paoli won the championship in a shoot-off with Michael Buttigieg. Both shot 100/100 before De Paoli notched the win at the first shoot-off target.

“It’s my first ever national title,” said De Paoli, who in 2019 finished runner-up in the event.

“I’ve been there before. I’ve done well before, but I’ve never actually pipped someone at the post.”

De Paoli said winning in such a manner was unlikely against such a high-quality opponent.

“It’s the first target, so people are pretty charged,” he said. “Especially with a person of his calibre.

“I thought we’d be there for at least three or four rounds, or three

or four hundred targets.” For De Paoli, the win is a reward for all the hard work he has put into the sport over the years, with a lot of time, effort and resources dedicated to training.

He said that leading up to a competition he usually trains three times a week.

“There’s a fair amount of outlay in travelling,” he said. “The firearm costs a fair bit, plus then you’ve got your accommodation.

“It probably still hasn’t sunk in that I won it.

"I made the Australian team, which has been a goal of mine since I started.”

The Australian team will compete against New Zealand in Wagga Wagga in March next year.

SHARP SHOOTER: Matthew De Paoli (right) with sponsor's representative Scott Hansford, after winning his first national skeet title in Wagga Wagga.