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ORANGE CITY LIFE | SEPTEMBER 15 — 21, 2022 community life | OCLife Bookings: 02 6393 8111 www.orange.nsw.gov.au/theatre Orange Civic Theatre THIS IS CORRECT AS OF 12.9.2022 - FOR ALL SHOWS AND UPDATES PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBPAGE WWW.ORANGE.NSW.GOV.AU/THEATRE > 2022 SEASON BROCHURE AND MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN FOR PURCHASE. PLEASE CONTACT THE BOX OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION Saturday 24 September at 8pm INXS Show PREMIER ENTERTAINMENT Friday 23 September at 7.30pm Girls on Tap KYM HALPIN THEATRICAL Friday 30 September at 8pm The AndalusianGuitar PACO LARA Thursday 6 October at 7pm MamamiaOutLoud MAMAMIA.COM.AU Friday 7 October at 8pm Twist & Shout BEN MAIORANA ENTERTAINMENT ORANGE PROPERTY MARKET YOUR GUIDE TO THE BEST PROPERTIES AND BEST AGENTS AROUND THE REGION. — STARTS ON PAGE 31 SEPTEMBER 15 — 21, 2022 | SPIRIT OF ORANGE | FREE EVERY THURSDAY Farewell, a monarchbeloved Recent passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, has seen an outpouring of genuine emotion for a monarch who fulﬁlled her duties to the throne, to the Commonwealth, and to the world, with a tireless sense of good humour, grace, and courage. May she rest in peace. Photos: courtesy Orange & District Historical Society.

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The death of Queen Elizabeth II has obviously dominated the news this past week. Whatever your political persuasion or thoughts on the British Royal family, it is hard to deny that the Queen was a remarkable historical figure. Of the 15 UK Prime Ministers who served under her during her 70year reign, the first Winston Churchill was born in 1874 and had a military career on horseback as a cavalry officer prior to politics. While current UK PM Liz Truss, who was sworn in just days before the Queen’s death, was born over a century after Churchill (and one decade after his death) in 1975. What an extraordinary scope of history that encompasses!

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Inside this edition, we have included a pictorial tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, recalling her visit to Orange in 1970 and Bathurst in 1954.

Winter sport has been slowly wrapping up over these past couple of weeks (although the winter weather itself doesn’t seem like it’s going to end soon). You can read all about it on our sports pages with Anthony Barbagallo, starting on page 43.

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Inaugural commemoration of “The Battle for Australia” at Orange Cenotaph recently, recognised how close we came to being overwhelmed by the Japanese exactly 80 years ago.

Local RSL sub-branch head, Chris Colvin, said at the commemoration that the very survival of our nation was threatened by the Japanese march through Asia to our very doorstep.

It also aims to recognise those who served in the defence of the Australian mainland and in the battles in the Coral Sea, Papua, and New Guinea which helped stop the Japanese southward advance.Whilemany historians play down the likelihood of a Japanese invasion and the series of bombing attacks against our shores — before the Battle of the Coral Sea turned the war against the enemy — locals Ben Cooke and Barry Bettles, said it seemed real enough at the time.

With Imperial Japan’s entry into the war following their surprise attack on Pearl Harbour in December 1941 and the almost immediate collapse of British “fortresses” like Singapore, Australia came under direct threat with the Japanese getting within 50km of Port Moresby in NewDarwinGuinea.received a higher number of bombs than Pearl Harbour when ﬁrst attacked in February 1942 with a total of 64 bombing raids up until November 1943.

Held on the ﬁrst Wednesday in September, the event remembers the ﬁrst time in European settlement, that we came under direct attack from hostile forces.

Port Hedland, and Derby, were also bombed as was Townsville in Queensland and Port Newcastle.

Both children during the War and, later, National Servicemen, they said that the threat felt genuine and immediate.

Mr Colvin said that the decision to

The West Australian towns of Broome,

“It’s not an ofﬁcial memorial day like Anzac Day and Remembrance Day or Victory in the Paciﬁc Day, but we thought it was important to commemorate it.

The fall of the British garrison in Singapore led to Australians, for the ﬁrst time, recognising the genuine threat that the Japanese posed to mainland Australia, he said.

More than 20 Australian ships were also sunk in Australian territorial waters by Japanese and German surface raiders with another 30 ships, including the hospital ship, The Centaur, sunk by Axis submarines, with a total loss of 1500 lives.

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“It was the war for the battle of the country, Darwin got bombed, Sydney, Broome, Newcastle… Australians thought that the Japanese were going to invade,” Mr Colvin said.

a bit of a battering, for starters” Barry, whose uncle fought in the Second World War,Localsaid.State Member, Phil Donato agreed, recalling after the service, the family story of his father as a child sheltering under their dining-room table at Moorebank near Holsworthy Army Base in south-west Sydney as a midget submarine and raider attacked Sydney Harbour, sinking one“Thereship.were sirens and searchlights, and a plane from Holsworthy ﬂown by an American pilot crashed and died, just near their home,” Mr Donato said.

“They went through the list, ‘Anzac Day’, ‘VP Day’, ‘Vietnam Veterans Day’, ‘Remembrance Day’, and then they said, ‘Battle of Australia Day’, and someone said,Orange‘what?’.”High students, Liam Leahy and Eliza Kingham, performed a number of songs, hymns, and poems at the commemoration including “We Are Australian”, You’ll Never Walk Alone”, and “Sir” by Damian (Dib) Morgan.

commemorate the day was ﬁrst raised at a recent funding meeting for moretraditional commemorative events.

“Very much so, they were trying to defeat us, and they did attack us in Sydney and places like that,” Ben recalled.

It’s probably our least-recognised conﬂict, but the one that saved us from possible invasion in World War II.

“Oh yes, deﬁnitely, they gave Darwin

“This is the ﬁrst one we’ve had… how it ﬁrst came about, it was raised at a meeting for funding of our memorial days,” he explained.

“We didn’t really promote it, we only put it on Facebook, and this was our ﬁrst one. It’ll be bigger and better next year,” Mr Colvin concluded.

Mr Colvin explained the day had only been advertised online at short notice with a larger event planned in the future.

“Our wartime Prime Minister, John Curtin, said the ‘Battle for Australia has begun with this defeat’. The thing about the Battle for Australia is that we never acknowledged it before,” he said.

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“They heard the explosion, and thought, ‘they’re here’,” he added.

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First-ever commemoration for “Battle For Australia Day” at Orange Cenotaph. Locals Barry Bettles and Ben Cooke — children at the time of the Japanese attacks on Australia — said that the prospect of the invasion of our mainland seemed real enough at the time.

The NetWaste ‘Love Your Leftovers’ initiative is a collaborationcross-communitytacklingfoodwaste one plate at a time, he added.

known as the Prince of Wales) said in a statement.

Spring Hill residents Allan Buckley and Sandra MacQueen have made their own small gesture of remembrance to Queen Elizabeth II, displaying the Her Majesty’s royal cypher outside their home in the former parsonage. The royal cypher was rescued from the original post o ce of the northern Sydney suburb of Hornsby, which was demolished in 1989.

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As well as contributing recipes for the online cookbook, individuals, schools, community groups and businesses are also being asked to share any tips and ideas about practical ways to reduce food waste.

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“We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished Sovereign and a much-loved Mother. I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the Realms and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world.”Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese has announced that the National Day of Mourning is to be held next Thursday, September 22 as a one-off National public holiday.

Orange mourns the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II

“The death of my beloved Mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family,” His Majesty King Charles III (formerly

The couple told Orange City Life they will continue to display the cypher until the day of her funeral on Monday, September 19.

“Each year the average Australian household throws away $2500 worth of food, the equivalent to one in ﬁve shopping bags, and yet 5 million Australians experience food insecurity each year, one-quarter of these are children,” Orange City Council’s Environmental Sustainability Policy Committee Chair, Councillor David MallardAustraliansaid.homes are responsible for 2.5 million tonnes being sent to landﬁll each year and organic waste makes up nearly half the contents of general waste bins in the Central West.

Orange City Life’s resident chef and home cooking columnist, Ruben Lopez Mesa, shares one of his favourite ways to reuse leftovers on page 18

Flags ﬂew at half-mast on Friday and around the Colour City there was shocked disbelief at the news that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II had died.

“The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon,” was the simple ofﬁcial Royal announcement of her passing, which occurred at about 3.30am local time.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip visiting Orange in 1970. More photos of the Royal visit (courtesy of the Orange and District Hisotrical Society) can be found on page 17

He urged ratepayers with a great wastesaving recipe or other practical ideas on reducing food waste to submit them online: Council’swill25.https://forms.gle/c6tpeKBFﬁGbMCcc8SubmissionscloseonFriday,NovemberOncecompleted,theonlinerecipebookbefreetodownloadfromOrangeCitywebsite.

The day also coincides with the National Memorial Service to be held at Parliament House in Canberra. One minute’s silence will be observed at 11am on that day also.

Aged 96, the Queen was the longest-ruling monarch in British history and one who was loved and respected by millions around the world.

Thrifty locals have been called on by Orange Council to share their favourite leftover-inspired recipes for a community cookbook aimed at helping tackle food waste in the region.

to have three days off.”

“She started as a teenager and she was a regional manager up in Darwin and just done so much with the company… she understands the kids, as well as us older ones, and is just a beautiful person,” Jacinta said.

“She will help you whenever you need it,” Stephanie said. “She is always there and good to us. Last year, my Dad died and she just gave me eight weeks off. Eight weeks! Where I was before I would have been lucky

The entire staff of Red Rooster were in store for the shave on Friday evening (September 9), with a surprised and touched Sue being wished all the best via video chat.

“Our owner-operator, Sue Lomax, is a beautiful lady, she’s the best boss in the world,” said store manager, Stephanie Eslick.ButSue, who is the franchisee owner of both the Orange and Dubbo Red Rooster stores along with her husband David, was recently diagnosed with a type of blood cancer, added manager, Jacinta Ainley.

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“We just wanted to do something special for her,” she said. “She has had to shave her hair with the chemo… so this is our special tribute to her.

The store was decorated with blue balloons and streamers, and donations to the Cancer Council were being taken at the front“Sue’scounter.favourite colour is blue, so the ones who aren’t getting their hair shaved might put a bit of blue colour in their hair,” Jacinta explained.“Wehave a great bunch of people here and they all think highly of Sue. As you can see,” she continued, gesturing to the staff and family members gathered in the store for their employer. “Everybody has come back… it’s a way to keep us all focused through this rough patch.”

Taking a job with the fast food franchise in her teens, Sue Lomax, has been with the Red Rooster company for 45 years.

From store managers to junior casuals, local Red Rooster staﬀ have “braved the shave” in solidarity with store owner, Sue Lomax, who’s undergoing treatment for cancer.

“A couple of the kids are going to shave their heads for her and the managers — and I’ve had a haircut today too. It is our little way of showing appreciation and to let her know that we support her.”

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“If you asked us for great examples of how to manage a franchise, the answer would be: Sue Lomax…”

Celebrating Women’s Week in 2019, the company said of her:

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Sue is also well known for her support of charities and community organisations in her hometown of Dubbo and, in 2016, was the ﬁrst woman to be elected president of the Rotary Club of Dubbo South.

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“So it’s helping people get to their appointments, get to where they want to work, visiting family and friends a lot more easily as well.”

“The Orange network hasn’t been changed in a number of years,” he explained.

“So we went to the community back in 2020–2021 to get that feedback on what we should be doing to increase services in Orange… we got planners involved and designed the new networks which supports where people want to go more efﬁciently and a lot faster.

It’s all about connecting people with where they want to go much more efﬁciently, Transport for NSW Project Manager, Richard Cohen said.

“If, for example, it’s raining you can stay inside your house a bit longer, if the bus is running late, rather than waiting outside in the cold or even the snow.”

For information about all the changes, new services and updated timetable visit: www.transportnsw.info/news/2022/better-bus-services-for-orange

❚ Transport for NSW Project Manager, Richard Cohen, with Program Manager Dennis Tsai at the launch of new, expanded local bus services in Robertson Park on Monday. and better bus service for Orange

On some routes, there are now buses running every half hour during peak times, plus more regular weekend buses, new late-night weekend services and buses

“We’vesaid.got brand new routes… we have a new northsouth corridor, so for the ﬁrst time, we’re going to have services going from North Orange right through the Orange CBD to the hospital.”

“You can now see when your bus is late, if it’s running early, If it’s delayed or cancelled as well,” Mr Cohen said.

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And, in another ﬁrst for Orange, buses can be hailed from almost anywhere along their route, not just at bus stops.“We do have ‘hail and ride’ in orange outside the CBD area,” Mr Cohen said. “So that means just put your hand up, wave if you see the bus coming along, and they’ll stop if it’s safe to do so.”

Launched on Monday, the new timetable and bus routes mean more than 200 additional bus services for Colour City residents

“We have got over 200 additional weekly services, so that’s a massive increase to the Orange community,” Mr Cohen

Another ﬁrst for local bus users is the addition of realtime bus tracking across all Orange bus routes, which means less waiting at the bus stop.

As part of the launch of the new bus network, Transport for NSW staff were on hand in Robertson Park on Monday handing out new timetables and answering questions about the new service..

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operating on Sundays.

The Wetlands Group, which opposed recreational ﬁshing in the area when approved by Council in 2020, say their fears have now all been realised.

“All indications are that these problems will continue, what we need is a community education program through the“Showingschools.the

importance of responsible ﬁshing, and how to value the vegetation and the wildlife… a multifaceted approach of education, promotion, and letter-box dropping in the area,” Mr Jones added.

He said that Council’s attempts to create discrete ﬁshing

the ﬁshing occurred.

“Not content with ﬁshing from the designated spots, a small number of ﬁshermen have completely trampled and trashed a large area of dense thickets of reeds and sedges on the wetland edges to gain additional access to the main water storage dam.

“They’ve now put up this fencing, saying that’s it for six months, to control where the ﬁshing occurs… if the ﬁshing stayed at the three declared areas, it would not be a problem,” he added.

“Council put in a ﬁshing platform to encourage compliance, but you can see the damage that has been caused by people wading out into the reeds,” he said.

Mr Stacey said that stray litter, rubbish left by people ﬁshing, and discarded ﬁshing line, has proven another hazard for the native bird species that inhabit the Wetlands.“Recently one bloke went in and found a duck with line all around it; a group of other people who were watching on, helped remove the line tangled from the duck,” he said.

“Only yesterday, Council erected a whole lot of security fencing because of the damage.”

areas for the introduced fish species, red-fin, have failed to deter some people from stamping around in the reeds for preferable fishing locations.

Damage to native reeds in the Ploughmans Wetlands wildlife area from people fishing will make the summer stay for this wandering waterbird almost impossible, Malcolm Stacey from the Ploughmans Wetlands Care GroupFencingbelieves.putup by Orange City Council to stop damage may be too late for this unique species, which flies five days non-stop from Asia each year to nest in the reeds at the“It’sWetlands.aJapanese migratory bird, and this is one of its nesting areas locally,” Mr Stacey said.

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“It normally comes through in early spring and stays in the reeds, not so much on the water, but look at the damage!” he said, referring to large areas of ﬂattened native plants around the edge of the wetlands.

“It’s the way in which the people are ﬁshing, they want to ﬁnd somewhere away from everyone else.”

“At the time we opposed it, we said it was incompatible with the wetlands and its natural values, so they put up three designated areas, one platform, to control where

He said that the fencing is a temporary solution, and a more creative approach is now needed.

“Maybe we’ll be able to get a change of behaviour, it’s only a minority of people causing the problems,” he concluded.

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Mr Jones said that there doesn’t seem to be any indication that Council — which spent thousands of dollars installing dedicated facilities for recreational ﬁshing to take place — is having a change of heart.

“We put this barrier tape up, which isn’t ideal for a native regeneration area, before Council acted, but they just pulled it all down and went back in,” he said.

“They’ve been jumping off the boardwalk into the reeds, the grass is now all ﬂattened and damaged, and this is where native waterbirds nest and breed,” Chairman of the Wetlands Group, Neil Jones said.

He said the Group is not blaming all local people ﬁshing, but the small group who have continued to damage the wetlands.

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THE ORANGE EX-SERVICES’ CLUB CLUBGRANTS 2o22 RECIPIENTS HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED!

“It was great to see the 2022 recipients in attendance to receive their donations total of $129,606,” Nathan said.

From Lifeline’s life-saving crisis support training for volunteers to rural fire station upgrades and support for disadvantaged athletes, last month’s ClubGrants Presentation Evening was a celebration of the many extremely important group and charities within the Orange community, OESC Senior Vice President and Sports and Community Chairperson, Lindsay Wright said.

To learn more about ClubGrants visit: www.oesc.com.au/clubgrants

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The Orange Ex-Services’ Club has announced the recipients of their 2022 ClubGrants Category 1 Program, with a total of $129,606 going to support more than 20 worthy local charities and community organisations.

Orange Ex-Services’ 2022 ClubGrant recipients announced

“Orange Ex-Services’ Club was honoured to host the ClubGrants Presentation Evening on the 30th of August 2022, with some exceptional individuals and community groups being celebrated,” Lindsay said, adding that it was the first time the club had been able to hold the event since the outbreak of COVID in 2020.

“Orange Ex-Services’ Club hopes to see more of these community groups and local charities apply for Category 1

funding in 2023.”

Since it was founded in 1998, the ClubGrants program has provided over $1 billion in funding to deserving community groups Managerstate-wide.(ClinicalServices)

Regional NSW Lives Lived Well and ClubGrants Chairperson, Michele Campbell said she is delighted to see the grants program delivering tangible benefits to the “Bycommunity.supporting these organisations (many of which are volunteer-led) through grants, we are building the capacity of the community and enhancing the quality of life for residents in the Central West region,” Michele said.

It is an initiative the Orange Ex-Services’ Club is proud to be involved in, added OESC Chief Executive Officer, Nathan AndWhiteside.exciting, he said, to finally be able to deliver the good news to the Category 1 ClubGrant recipients in person.

“In addition to this, OESC also contributed over $200,000 in ClubGrants Category 2 funding, which included numerous in-kind support to the Orange community.”

Charities, sporting organisations and not-for-profit community groups are among tens-of-thousands of worthy causes funded through the program each year.

Clontarf Foundation: Student representatives accepting $10,000 funding to support engaging Indigenous students in education and employment in Orange.

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Funding categories

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ClubGRANTS is one of Australia’s largest grant programs, providing more than $100 million in cash each year to a variety of worthy causes across NSW.

Category 2

You are considered eligible for Category 1 funding if your project falls under specific community welfare and social services, community development, health services and employment assistance activities, and other projects aimed at improving the living standards of low income and disadvantaged people.

Applying for ClubGRANTS funding is quick and easy. Many organisations that do so have limited resources and cannot afford to spend time and money on unnecessary red-tape and bureaucracy. ClubGRANTS Online recognises this - all funding is processed locally and community groups can contact their local clubs easily and at any time for information and advice. ClubGRANTS Online is also flexible, allowing clubs to provide support quickly, efficiently, and often as soon as a need emerges.

Funding for general community development and support activities, such as junior sport/grassroots sport or veteran welfare activities. Unlike Category 1 funding, Category 2 is available all-year-round. Follow the applications steps above to determine how to submit your application.

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For more information head to: www.clubgrants.com.au and search Orange Ex-Services’ Club to apply for funding.

Category 1

Lifeline Central West Receiving their yearly Category 1 funding of $25,000 to assist in providing Lifeline volunteer crisis supporter training.

workshops involve two days of writing and recording songs and learning about a career in the music industry from two of Australia’s most exciting young creators, Sydney-based musicians Taka Perry and Chloe Dadd.

“And to have that opportunity of being in a room and collaborating with somebody on a song and seeing it go from that initial stage to actually get it recorded!”TheSongMakers Holiday Sessions are presented by national music organisation, APRA AMCOS, as part of

Free places are being offered to 16 young people, aged 16–21, to attend SongMakers Holiday Sessions in either Bathurst or Orange.

how much talent there is in our region.

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Music Industry Support Ofﬁcer with Arts OutWest, Patrick Coomey said it’s an amazing opportunity for our young creators and will put a spotlight on just

Canberra high school student during a previous SongMakers program.

Chloe Dadd Taka Perry

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Fellow SongMakers alumnus, Chloe has worked with Lime Cordiale, Meg Mac, Courtney Barnett, and others. She tours with MAY-A, and will be spotlighted as a feature artist at this year’s Australian music industry conference, Big Sound.

Interested young people can send an email to lily@songmakers.com.au or message @gosongmakers on Instagram for details about securing a place at either the Bathurst workshop, on September 26–27 at Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, or Orange workshop on September 28–19 at the Orange Regional Conservatorium of Music.

“Chloe and Taka both are writers and producers who are doing stuff and will be good for the kids to have people, around their age or close to their age, who are making inroads in their career and can provide insights into what they’ve been doing,” Patrick said.

the Ofﬁce for Regional Youth Holiday Break program in partnership with Create NSW.

And locally, added Patrick, the Orange Regional Conservatorium of Music has come on board and will be providing ongoing support for our aspiring songwriters.“Therewill be local mentors involved as well through Orange Conservatorium, Kyle Manning is going to be in attendance at the workshops and will be working and looking in at what’s going on…so after their workshops are done, there’s the opportunity for the kids to engage through the Con.”

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“There’s not only a shortage of rental accommodation, it is also unaffordable, not just necessarily for those on welfare, but for some working people as well.”

Bob explains that the proposal is only part of the Uniting Church’s outreach program aimed at reflecting the

“We could put in three bathrooms, kitchens, to provide accommodation for a number of families,” Bev said.

A small seed that may grow into a mighty tree in reducing homelessness in the Colour City. Bob Nash from Orange Uniting Church with the caravan at the Christian Ministry Centre on Cecil Road.

A single caravan on the grounds of a local church could be the start of a revolutionary housing scheme to reduce Orange’s homelessness crisis.

“Bev came up with the idea along with the Salvo’s, the Christian Ministry Centre, and other agencies including Housing Plus to find places for the homeless,” Bob said.

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With a series of strict local government regulations adding to the cost of any renovation work, however, funding could be the key to its ultimate success.BobNash from Orange Uniting Church — one of the scheme’s key supporters — said that the proposal was the brainchild of a well-known community volunteer and one of the Colour City’s biggest givers.

The van, she said, is the first step in a larger project that the church and community groups are working on at the Cecil Road property.

“They approved it to become a residence, but the requirements to get it up to a standard with contributions to roads and the like… Frankly, for a small church, we couldn’t fund it,” he

has been around for a while, we were all aware that there are a number of people sleeping rough but, in Orange, it is too cold to be sleeping outside in winter,” she said.

With its cold winters and lack of abandoned buildings that the homeless typically squat in in larger centres, the need in the Colour City is urgent.“Here in Orange, there are multiple people living on the street every night.

not bring the van out to our site?’.”

The church also provides a similar service on Saturday afternoons with hot takeaway meals for up to 200 each week, through support from local businesses.“Weoften have vegetables plus loaves of bread from the Village Bakery and some meals donated by Kate Jones, other local businesses also donate to us.

The Uniting Church hall in Anson Street, at its “Mustard Tree Café”, hosts each Wednesday, dinners, human contact, and companionship, for a minimal fee.

It was then that the idea of using a mobile home as a more suitable option, saw a local business come to the“Canobolasparty.

Caravan and Marine sold us a van at a wholesale price to help us kick off the idea, it’s airconditioned with a kitchen,” Bob said.

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“If we raised some more funding, or some individuals to help, we could complete the project.

“We’re always looking for more support though, it costs us about $500 a week to provide the meals, last Saturday, we handed out 231 meals,” BobBevsaid.said the idea for the meal initiative came during the first pandemic restrictions as a whole range of services were curtailed because of strict quarantine measures.“Itwasessentially because a lot of services had stopped abruptly because of COVID… and, we thought, we had to do something,” she said.

“The house, many years ago, was the Manse. The other building, was originally a classroom. We hope to renovate both for accommodation.”

Local churches, and not-for-profits like Housing Plus, are now at the forefront of efforts to try and reduce a problem that should not be as common, in an affluent society like ours, as it is.

“It’s a community, they’re a family when they get together.”

“If we were able to have multiple places and offer a permanent address, that’s what we’d like to do. This is just the beginning of it, and we’d like it to Christiangrow.”Ministry Centre minister, Pastor Gavin Brett, said that a development application (DA) on the project had previously been lodged with Orange Council, but necessary compliance work simply pushed the project outside of their budget.

With negotiations continuing on the fine detail of the project, the caravan at the church’s semi-rural base — also home to an old manse (minister’s accommodation) and school building — could be the first piece in a much larger jigsaw puzzle.

“We provide a hot, wholesome meal and a sweet for those who are struggling for about 45–50 people… before COVID, it was 50–70,” Bob said.

“It’s part of Orange Uniting Church’s Mission Outreach into the community… housing for the homeless, it’s a huge need,” Bob concluded.

“The other thing that we’re wanting to do with the Christian Ministry Centre, is see if we can develop the old buildings to provide more stable accommodation on a regular basis.

he long-term project would see vacant buildings at the Christian Ministry Centre on Cecil Road turned into emergency accommodation for those without somewhere to lay their head.

“In the long-term, we’re looking to have 10 facilities out here,” he said.

“We could then make both buildings available for short-term accommodation for the homeless, those threatened by domestic violence, even fruit pickers.”

The aim is to divide the buildings into flatlets for those under housing stress.

“They would be limited to a week or two, until something more permanent was fixed up.

explained.Hesaidthough that any groups willing to support the project, either through work or donations, would be gratefully received.

“This idea was borne out of a passion by Bev Rankin, who has a real heart for homeless people.

The catalyst for the proposal, was the COVID crisis and the dislocation that lockdowns caused the sector, he added.“Foremergency accommodation, the homeless are often put in a motel, there are very few other options at the moment.“That’slike about $160 a night, and we thought, ‘how could we help more people, more cheaply?’.”

“(CMC minister) Gavin Brett said ’we’ve got the land to put it on, why

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“Gavin said how we can do more and turn the old residence into accommodation also.

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Beverly Rankin said the caravan idea, was a good solution to a longterm problem that seems to be getting worse in the “Homelessnesscity.

“We’re now working on an MOU (memorandum of understanding) between Orange Uniting Church and Housing Plus, everyone supports it,” BobApplicantssaid. would then be vetted with the caravan, initially, being assigned to those in need.

Plans for the redevelopment of Lords Place south could lead to the same trafﬁc snarls and bottlenecks that now afﬂict the block north of Summer Street, a long-time restaurateur believes.

“It would be like someone in Orange, doing new plans for Martin Place.”

“For me, safety is the biggest concern, not parking. You’ll have cars trying to ﬁnd fewer parking spots, with pedestrians moving amongst them, and what about

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There has been initial resistance to the proposal, which would see up to 23 parking spots removed from the busy thoroughfare. Council is holding a face-toface community forum in the Canobolas Hotel ballroom next Tuesday, September 20, for local retailers to ﬁnd out more about the redevelopment plans.

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He said that trafﬁc delays caused on the remodelled Lords Place block north of Summer St, are a salutary warning to Council.“Imean it’s busy enough here now, and we’re going to lose 23 parking spots? Look at the gridlock now at Kite Street. I drove to Ofﬁceworks the other day, it took me 15 minutes to get there.

“I’m not against it totally, from what I’ve seen so far, there’s some ‘pros’, but more ‘cons’,” he added.

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For Salvo Sciuto from Lords Place icon, Alﬁo’s pizzeria (established 1979), fewer spots for cars, is not the major issue.

Councillor Tony Mileto, said that reducing parking from one hour to half that for many of the parking spots in the street, would free up more parking spots than already exist.

He said a lack of local knowledge was evident in what he had so far seen of the proposal.“Itlooks like they’ve had no thought process whatsoever, they’ve got some bloke in Sydney to do up some plans, and he doesn’t have the local knowledge.

Orange Council recently opened a popup shop in Lords Place to give residents and businesses another opportunity to ﬁnd out more about the Future City proposals to upgrade the street into a “made for meeting” precinct.

“Big W accesses their store from there, can you imagine a B-double trying to negotiate their way through this street for a load of Christmas deliveries?”

Last word goes to John Edwards, enjoying a coffee with friends in a café adjacent to the Council pop-up shop

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“I’ve seen two people run-down since I’ve been here, it’s bedlam… it might clean it up a little bit, tidy the traffic flow,” he added.

Staffing the launch of the pop-up shop, Councillor Tony Mileto, said that reducing parking from one hour to half that for many of the parking spots in the street, would free up more parking spots.

Ric Griffiths from “Ric & Vic’s Engraving ‘n’ More”, hoped that the new pedestrian-friendly remodelling of the road, would reduce traffic speeds and dangerous driving.

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June Klandee from the Lords Place Thai restaurant was more concerned about the impact of reduced parking.“Idon’t like it that there are less car parking spots, we actually need more spots around here.

Salvo Sciuto from Lords Place icon, Alfio’s pizzeria (established 1979), fewer spots for cars, is not the major issue.

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He said that the popup and public meeting are designed to iron-out issues and dispel common misconceptions around these type of redevelopments of city streetscapes.

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“It’s the same experience they had in Wollongong when they redeveloped the CBD everyone was against it, now they love it, it’s that initial change in

June Klandee from the Lords Place Thai Restaurant said that Council had better thought out the impact for reduced car spots on Lords Place.

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“I’m all for it, it might slow the traffic down, they all go too quick past here,” he said.

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“These ideas are concept plans designed to drive feedback, that’s why we’re out here now. it’s about giving them an opportunity to ask questions.

“I hope they have parking elsewhere as compensation and that the drivers will be able to see pedestrians clearly,” she said.

people’s attitude,” he said.

“I think it’s a great idea, just make the (Ophir) carpark free, and you solve your parking issues. It’s time we sexed Orange up a bit, that’s the truth.”

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“Council engaged a consultancy group on this, and they proposed that line-marking (painted strips indicating parking areas) would also pick us up another 43 spots.

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Photos courtesy Orange & District Historical Society, a collection of photos from her 1954 Bathurst and 1970 Orange visit

Step 5: To crumb them, first prepare flour, beaten eggs, and bread crumbs in separate bowls. This is a simple three-step breading process: cover each croqueta first in flour, then egg, then the bread crumbs. Place them on top of a sheet of baking paper if you wish so they don’t stick.

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— a pinch of nutmeg — salt — breadcrumbs

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— 55g olive oil — 55g unsalted butter

Start by heating the butter and oil in a heavy pan.

Step 6: Finally, it’s time to fry your croquetas! Heat olive oil in a heavy frying pan and once hot (but not smoking) add the croquetas carefully. Turn them mid-way to ensure they brown evenly on all sides (you can use two forks to do this). They should take about ﬁve minutes to fry. Remove and resist the urge to bite into one right away… you don’t want to burn yourself! Leave them to rest for about ﬁve minutes, then give them a try.

NOTE: the traditional ﬂavours are Jamón Serrano, chicken, mushrooms and cheese, leftovers of super-soft beef casserole. But throughout the year, I’ve made them with all different types of stuff. For example, when I worked in the “hatted” restaurant, MoVida, we used to make croquetas with eel and horseradish! It’s something a bit different, but gives you an idea of how this recipe can work for any type of meat, ﬁsh or vegetable!

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is quite simple actually: Spanish croquetas are made with bechamel (a sauce made with butter, ﬂour, and milk) plus any piece of protein or veggies. Traditionally, we use the leftovers of our one-pot winter meals, but we use small pieces of “Jamon Serrano” (a type of ham) sliced by hand, or even the bone of the Serrano leg to infuse ﬂavour into the milk.Itis the perfect way to use up any leftover meat in a crunchy, creamy, and delicious way! Serve with a green salad for a great spring dinner. Trust me, your family will love them!

— ﬁve eggs.

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— two litres milk, warm — 300g of ‘protein/ﬂavour leftovers’

StepMethod:1:

When fully melted and hot, add the chopped onion and sauté for about ﬁve to ten minutes — until the onion is just starting to colour.

Step 2: Next, add the nutmeg and a pinch of salt. Mix and then add the diced ‘protein leftovers’ and cook for a minute or so. Add the ﬂour and sauté, constantly stirring to cook the ﬂour as much as possible without burning it. Once it is a bit browned, it’s time to add the milk little by little.

— one onion, diced ﬁnely — 215g plain ﬂour

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Spanish “croquetas” (or croquettes as they’re known in France) are one of the best recipes to reuse leftovers. Now, a lot of people ask me why are our Spanish croquetas so creamy? Is there any cheese inside? Do you use potatoes?

Step 3: Add the milk in batches, little by little, over the next 15-20 minutes. Every time the mixture gets dry, add some more milk. Stir constantly. Once the bechamel is creamy

Here is the basic recipe to play around with: Ingredients

and thick, it’s ready to cool.

Step 4: Pour the croqueta bechamel into a large bowl or glass tray and let it cool to room temperature. Cover it with plastic wrap (the plastic should be touching the surface of the bechamel) and store in the fridge, ideally overnight. When it’s cool, take it out of the fridge and make little croqueta logs using a metal spoon for help. This can be a fun activity to do with the kids!

The Queen toured Australia on sixteen separate occasions. On the first of these visits, in 1954, the royals visited 57 towns and cities in the 58 days they spent in Australia –including two lucky towns in the Central West.

That same day, the Queen stopped at Lithgow where a civic reception was held at Lithgow Park, which was renamed Queen Elizabeth Park after the visit. Some 15,000 people gathered at the park bandstand,

That’s why it’s fantastic that, for the first time, Blayney’s King George Oval now features fit for purpose women’s changerooms facilities!

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If you would like to pay your respects to the Queen, Books of Condolences are currently available to sign at our Orange and Bathurst electorate offices. Following the observance period these condolence books will be sent to Canberra, before being mailed to Buckingham HOUSE

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It was terrific to welcome the kids from Borenore Public School and Stuart Town Public School to Parliament House last week. The kids are having a great time in Canberra and had some unique questions, such as: - Can we pass laws to make sure that all kids have to have something delicious for dinner every night? - Can we ban homework? The students are all a great credit to their schools and families.

The Cudal Show was held in glorious spring weather last weekend! From arts and crafts, to poultry and great country music by Justin Landers Music, a very enjoyable day was had by all who attended.

The men’s changerooms have also been upgraded with new showers, toilets, and a strapping/treatment

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This week, our communities mourn the extraordinarily sad loss of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

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RUNS ON THE million for the new CSU medical school and centreresearch million for Dixons Long CrossingPoint million in water security pipelines around the WestCentral million for The Orchard billion for Great WesternupgradeHighway million for the raising of Suma Park dam wall at Orange Federal $12 million for the Southern Feeder Road project Dept InfrastructureofbranchmovedtoOrange $2 million for the Forest Road duplicationBridge $14.7 million for Mission Australia’s Benjamin Short Grove Care facility $100,000 for new stadium seating at Wade Park $3 million for a second radiotherapy unit at Orange Health Service $10 million for the ConservatoriumOrange & Planetarium 24 hour rescue helicopter service for Orange and region $14 million for highway upgrades between Lithgow and Orange Bat/hail netting funding for orchardistslocal $1.2 million for CCTV in BathurstOrange,andWellington 42 mobile phone towers and base stations across Calare

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A decade and a half later, on 28 April 1970, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip visited Orange. The Queen planted a tree on the eastern side of Robertson Park which still stands and toured the Email refrigerator factory in Edward Street - later known as ItElectrolux.hasbeen revealed that during this visit, the Queen was the subject of an assassination attempt when a wooden log was placed over the train track at Lithgow. Fortunately, the log was struck by the slow moving advancement train, resulting in no damage to anything or Theseanyone.visits showed the Queen’s great fondness and interest in regional Australia, and created a strong and lasting connection between residents of the Central West and the royal family.

Pictured: Above left - The Queen touring the Email refrigerator factoryin Edward Street, Orange. Above right - Leaving a tribute in our Book of Condolence.

A FUN-FILLED DAY AT THE CUDAL SHOW!

On February 12, 1954, the royal flight touched down at Raglan Aerodrome, and the Queen bid a big G’day to Bathurst. The muchanticipated event saw more than 25,000 people flock to Bathurst’s King’s Parade to welcome the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh to the bush.

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The outstanding achievements of women in mining in NSW have been recognised with NSW finalists winning three of the five available awards categories announced at the 2022 Women in Resources National Awards held in Canberra recently.EmilyJaques, from Newcrest Mining’s Cadia Valley Operations, received the Women in Resources Technological Innovation Award for her innovative work developing the world’s first application of Hydrofloat technology for the recovery of sulphides.

“There is a huge opportunity to encourage younger generations into the industry through dedicated programs and education.”

“It’s fantastic to see our NSW winners recognised for their remarkable achievements as women working in the NSW mining industry,” Mr Galilee said.

“Whether it’s through pioneering industry-leading technology or highlighting the diversity and career pathways available to women in the mining sector, these award winners are making an important and growing contribution to our industry.”

“To the women who have paved the way for myself and others to enter and thrive within mining, I have

The Women in Resources National Awards, hosted by the Minerals Council of Australia, are the peak industry accolades for women in the resources industry.Thefull

“Congratulations must also go to all of our NSW ﬁnalists of this year’s national awards, with their own contributions recognised at the NSW Women in Mining Awards earlier this year.”

list of award winners can be found on the Minerals Council of Australia website.

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NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee congratulated all winners and ﬁnalists for their accomplishments and recognition through the national awards.

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A senior plant metallurgist at Cadia, Emily paid tribute to her colleagues who helped make the Hydroﬂoat™ a success.

“There were many challenges (during the project) which required innovative solutions to ensure the success of the project,” said Emily.

nothing but the upmost respect, gratitude and appreciation.”CaseyMartin from Alkane Resources received the Outstanding Australian Tradeswoman, Operator or Technician Award for her pioneering work encouraging more women to forge a career in mining.Michelle Wetherell from CMOC-Northparkes Mines received the Gender Diversity Champion in Australian Resources Award for championing a range of diversity and inclusion programs aimed at addressing work-life balance for employees.

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Rather, I say this because I am thankful to God for the way in which he blessed the Commonwealth with a Queen who knew and loved Jesus as her Lord and Saviour. Maybe we will not recognise just how much of a blessing this has been until sometime in the future, but perhaps, as we reﬂect on her long reign, there is a space to think about what it was that kept her going day after day and year after year.

I am still coming to terms with the death of Queen Elizabeth II. It is a very strange feeling. When I ﬁrst heard the news, I was surprised at how emotional I was. I tried to think through what it was that made me feel this sense of loss.

Do they get punished/suspended/ expelled? Like the old ‘radar detector detector’, do we bring in phone detectors for the kids who’ve got it hidden in their hoodie pockets? Will the ‘phone detector’

The Queen and her King

Has this been done? Could we have something like a ‘summit’ where we work with the kids, asking a wideranging group of youths how to combat the harm and damage (in terms of interrupted learning, bullying, addictedness, etc) mobile phone use is doing in the classroom?

(As an aside, my reading and prep for this column saw me stumble across an article that showed one uni with a regular ATAR cut-off of just 48 to get into teaching, and some students entering uni courses to study teaching with ATARs of 22, 35 and 38 – that was the end of 2018, so these people, if they graduate, will be in front of a classroom next year. Just saying. (Source ABC.net.au/news 2018). I reckon if the teaching profession here had the high expectations, the respect, and pay levels of places like Finland, many of the issues would be cut off at the knees.

Banning something may not be the way to solve a problem.

this, not to suggest that now that the Queen has died we have somehow seen the true end of ‘Christendom’ — absolutely not.

All the Insta and Tik Tok notiﬁcations still alert kids on those all day. I’m not pooh-poohing the idea, I’ve just been around a while – and for every effort made to ‘ban’ something, kids will be one step ahead with a countermeasure.Suggestion;why not ask the kids?

the Queen would often attend a small local church on Sundays when she stayed at her estate in Scotland. She would arrive quietly, without pomp and ceremony or the usual security detail.

Remember those movies and cartoons when you were a kid that said, “Whatever you do, don’t press the big red button”? So, of course, that meant ‘challenge accepted, the red button got pushed, and things got taken to their logical conclusion.

Sure, kids will hand in the ‘old’ phone at the counter, or into their locker at the start of the day, but what about the ‘other’ phone they’ve got?

PaulTIERNEY

Whether we like it or not, kids are (always) one step ahead of us. The preventative measures we put in place to keep them in line at home, in the classroom and playground, and in the world in general, largely prove to be stopgap measures as we try to keep a ﬁnger in the little hole to prevent the dam from bursting.

She would come in via the side door, so as to not draw attention to herself. She would simply sit in one of the pews towards the front, rather than in a chair of honour and she would participate in the worship service alongside the regular attendees of the church. It is a beautiful insight into the humble faith she Ipossessed.amsaying

Cracking down with the hammer of authority, forcing kids to comply, leaning on written-down ‘rules’ and generally working against kids, in these modern times is almost a sure-ﬁre method to spur them on to ﬁnd ways to buck/skirt the system — sometimes, for no other reason than just for bucking-the-system’s sake.

I don’t have the solution, sorry. But I don’t think saying “Don’t touch the red button” to kids on any issue is not the way to progress. Ask them, work with them, they’re smart, they may just have the answers.

I hear that the opposition in NSW have made the call that, if they get into power next year, they’ll ‘ban’ mobile phones from 9–3pm in government schools. The current government claim (I use the term loosely) that this policy is largely already inHmmm.place. Tell kids “no” and they arc up. Tell them “you can’t” and what they hear is “go on, I challenge you to ﬁnd a way”. Firstly, let me give you my insigniﬁcant opinion: If I were in charge for a day, I’d certainly be in favour of banning mobile phones from schools, but it’s the how that provides the biggest obstacle.

I am also not wanting to idolise her, which is something of a tendency in our culture whenever we lose someone or something that is dear to us.

I wonder what they’d come up with? They’re waaay smarter than us when it comes to technology, I reckon they’d help solve the problems. Others may not agree, but the problems we have with recruiting quality teachers, low teacher pay and the lack of respect and prestige teachers command in the wider community are all intrinsically linked to issues like mobile phones, vaping, bullying, and the everfalling academic standards.

reign has now come to an end and we are about to undergo a signiﬁcant amount of change with the ascension of King Charles III to the throne. From new coins to lawyer’s titles and more, we are going to witness ﬁrsthand another radical change in our world. I am very thankful for the reign of our Queen.

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work in the toilets, like the proposed vaping detectors? What about all the schools where an iPad is compulsory?

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I gladly stand in the chorus of those who are reflecting positively on her long reign. What made her such a great leader? She served her King. Queen Elizabeth had a deep and living faith in Jesus. Just last month, in an interview, she reflected on her faith: ‘Throughout my life, the message and teachings of Christ have been my guide and in them I find hope.’

I recently read an article on the Queen’s faith and it told a remarkable story of how

In fact, I would be one of the ﬁrst people to say that the whole concept of ‘Christendom’ does not actually reﬂect the message of the Gospel.

I think part of the reason was that it was yet another sign that our world is rapidly changing and with everything moving so fast around us, I had always had this funny thought in the back of my mind, that at least the Queen is still on the Butthrone.her

THE BUTTONRED

Emma Dauvin, Chris Morrison (front) Gideon and Daphnie Dauvin

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(Back) Russell, (mid)

Edith Ringbauer, Lorette Colla , Jen and Peter Ringbauer

Bush Dance

Christine Holmes, Brigitte Lund, Ben Hirst, Sandy Hirst (front) Winston and Lincoln Hirst

Mick, Rebecca and Tyler Jackson

Sarah and Sandra Hanson

The Spring Terrace Public school held a Bush Dance at the Bloomfield Hall on Saturday September 10th. November Shorn played for the multi generation evening. The event was a fundraiser for the school. The evening included lots of dances and prizes for the best dressed as well as raffles.

Josie and Eliza (front) Louanna Culverson

Marion Paul and Greg Breach

24 ORANGE CITY LIFE | SEPTEMBER 15 — 21, 2022 IN CONCERT ORANGE REGIONAL CONSERVATORIUM PRESENTS O RANGE ORCHESTRASSYDNEYORCHESTRAYOUTHYOUTH INSPIRE CREATE ENJOY OR CONSERVATORIUMANGEREGIONAL ORANGECON.ORG.AU ARUTIUNIAN |Trumpet Concerto in Ab major featuring Concerto Competition winner AILIS DWYER MÁRQUEZ |Danzón No. 2 BRITTEN | Simple Symphony BEETHOVEN |Symphony No. 3 Eroica Mvt. 1 MOZART | Don Giovanni Overture Saturday17 September 5pm Doors open 4:30pm, performance begins at 5pm. General Admission $15 ORC School Aged Students FREE Tickets available through ORC Admin and www.orangecon.org.au

That concert was supported by the Australian World Orchestra, the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, the Australian Haydn Ensemble, The Arts Unit, and the Association of NSW Regional Conservatoriums.TheOrangeYouth Orchestra (OYO) and visiting Sydney Youth Orchestra (SYO) performance takes place this Saturday, September 17 at Orange Regional Conservatorium of Music with doors opening at 4.30pm and the performance beginning at 5pm. For tickets, go to: orangecon. org.au/events

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Ailis, (“Pantsie” to her friends) is also a member of the Big Phatt Jazz Band, Brass Ensemble, City of Orange Brass Band, and school ensembles and was one of just four local students accepted to play the Regional

Orange Youth Orchestra is being joined by the Sydney Youth Orchestras for one giant performance this Saturday, September 17 at Orange Regional Conservatorium of Music.

A highlight of the performance, will be local student and the Conservatorium’s 2022 Concerto Competition winner, Ailis Dwyer, performing Arutiunian’s Trumpet Concerto in A b major, along with a program of Máquez, Britten, Beethoven, and Mozart.

Conservatoriums Regional Youth Orchestra (RYO) at the newly-refurbished Sydney Opera House Concert Hall.

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Playing guitar since the age of seven, his performance will embody an interpretive approach founded as much on raw passion as research.

Harold ﬁrst studied at the Australian National University (ANU) School of Music, before completing a PhD followed by a course specialising in guitar duo performance in Strasbourg, France.

soloist and in various chamber music combinations and has been invited to perform concerts all over Europe, as well as in the United States, Mexico, Vietnam, and around Australia

Choirs and pipers unite for “Celebration of Song”

A dedicated pedagogue, Harold has given masterclasses in numerous guitar festivals, lectured at a number of universities, and has participated in a range of juries for international competitions. He has also held teaching positions in Stuttgart, Baden-Baden, Lichtenau, Germany and Saint-Louis in France. Currently, he is the Associate Director of the Riverina Conservatorium of Music where he also teaches guitar.

Doors will open at 5pm for a 5.30 start with all proceeds donated to The Orchard crisis accommodation centre for women and children escaping domestic violence.

He has since won numerous international competitions, both as a

Three choirs will come together on Saturday, September 24, for a special community choral event to support women and children escaping domestic“Primaveraviolence.—ACelebration of Song” will see the South Coast’s “Katandra A Cappella Women’s Choir” join the local choirs, “Cantar” and “Caesura”, and the Canobolas Pipe Band for a night of inspirational music and song at St Joseph’s Church, Orange.

Harold Gretton performs at the Orange Regional Conservatorium of Music on Friday, September 16 with doors opening at 6pm and the performance from 6.30pm. For tickets, go to: orangecon.org.au/events

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Classical guitarist, Harold Gretton is bringing an eclectic mix of masterpieces to life at the Orange Conservatorium of Music this Friday.

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Local documentary maker, Samuel Rodwell’s powerful film about the 2019 Mt Canobolas bushfires, Inferno, was recently screened at the new Orange Regional Galleries theatre by Orange Regional Arts Foundation. Inferno reveals up-close the experience of frontline firefighters battling the largest bushfires to have ravaged the extinct volcano and national park located south of Orange.

Leiarna Dunworth, Sally Sutherland, and Larissa Blake

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Sam stars at new theatre showing of doco, Inferno

Firefighter Ken McFarland and documentary filmmaker, Sam Rodwell.

At the time of the film’s making, Rodwell was a 2019 Orange Regional Arts Foundation Grants Recipient.

Hannah Williams, Dylan Wright, and Carol Casido

Catherine Cheney, Samuel Rodwell, Jane Arnott. Back: Tony Cheney, David Sutherland, and Heydon Miller

David and Olwen Hoadley

Barb and Mick Bloomfield

Liz Brain, Katrina and Cooper Smith

farming experience with working dairies, piggery, broadacre cropping, grazing, a poultry farm, apiary, and large horticulture holdings, with academic excellence.

“I always only ever wanted to be a farmer, and still am… it (Hurlstone) was for families from Wagga, west to Forbes, the other side of Dubbo, and east to Bathurst,” he said.

“I did my test to get in, and went there when I was about 14, I’m Manildra born-and-bred, mixed farming,” Miller said.

A State Government-run selective college, it combined a genuine

“I played up a bit when I went there and made some lifelong friends, I played rugby, swimming, and we had good teachers.

“What it did have, was excellent teachers… it enabled you to ﬂourish, socially we grew up incredibly well,” Prof Trounson said.

“Anyone who was there at the school in any period of that time is welcome to call me for details,” he added.While Yanco at Leeton, another agricultural school, draws students mostly from southern NSW and Farrar at Tamworth services northern areas of the State, Hurlstone has been, for decades, the school of choice for farming families in the central west.

email: jmbushys9@gmail.com.

“It’s the adolescent years, friendship and acceptance, where you grow up.

Hundreds of district locals have attended one of the State’s premier farm schools, the selective Hurlstone Agricultural High School at Glenﬁeld, over the decades.

“On holidays, they’d come out and stay on the farm, Alan Trounson and other guys,” he said.

“While I was resident there, there was a terriﬁc interaction with the students and farming, it was an incredible environment for young minds.”

Trounson’s ground-breaking work in embryology — including introducing two world-ﬁrst procedures which greatly improved the success rate of in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) — has enabled thousands of women worldwide to conceive successfully.

For 661 637,

“That was the case then, there was not many wealthy people sending their sons there,” he recalls.

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Miller remembers the school more

“Most will get there on the Friday for a game of golf in the afternoon; we then go to a winery with dinner at Duntryleague on the Saturday night and spend Sunday recuperating,” heListingsaid.

Even after his family moved to South Australia in his early teens, he remained committed to the school.

Spending his early years in the Colour City, he is one of the many locals who later attended Hurlstone Agricultural High School at Glenﬁeld as a boarder.

about 94 boys in his cohort, he said that those brief high school years, make such an impression on our lives, because it is the bridge between child and adulthood.

As well as Emeritus Prof Trounson, other former students have included Victoria Cross winner, John Edmondson: military leader, Sir William Keys; federal Labor senior politicians John Kerin and Mark Latham; Wallaby and war-hero, Ron Rankin; and, more recently, actress Kate Ritchie and members of the boy-band, Human Nature.

The school was originally established at Hurlstone Park near Ashﬁeld in 1907 to provide a practical education for boys who intended to follow rural careers, relocating, due to urban encroachment, to then-rural Glenﬁeld south of Liverpool in 1926.

Emeritus Professor Alan Trounson (AO), spent his early years in the Colour City and later attended Hurlstone Agricultural High School at Glenﬁeld as a boarder. “The friendships that I had at school, are still current. There’s half a dozen that I still see on a very regular basis.”

World-renowned IVF pioneer who only ever wanted to be a farmer

more information, contact John “Bushy” Miller on 0428

Yet, he recalls, he was at ﬁrst only a moderate scholar with a love of the land that drew him to the agriculture school in Sydney’s southwest.

While wealthy landowners usually packed their sons off to elite private schools in Sydney like Kings and Shore, Hurlstone, being government-owned, provided a ﬁrst-rate education at subsidised rates.

— DAVID DIXON (HAHS 1976–81) —

The two–three-day reunion, he said, starts on November 4, and goes from there.

“The friendships that I had at school, are still current. There’s half a dozen that I still see on a very regular basis.“It’sreally been a very precious connection growing up… it was great for sport also, I was on the school rugby team, did swimming, played water polo. ”

“We used to have to take turns to light the ‘donkey’, that was the heater for the hot water… some kid would have to get up at 2 or 3am so that you had hot water for the next day,” he said.

“It was a great school with good teachers; there are a lot of people in the country who went to Hurlstone,” “Bushy” concluded.

“But I was committed to stay there, I enjoyed my time there very much, I simply wanted to stay at the school,” he recalls.

Farm life; 60th reunion for Hurlstone Old Boys

“We had a piggery, an established market garden, ag plots, a pony, a dairy, and a handful of sheep.

One of Australia’s most distinguished scientists, Emeritus Professor Alan Trounson (AO), only ever wanted to be a farmer.

“The boarders came from ordinary farming families, and the dayboys were from areas around the school, Glenﬁeld, Liverpool, Campbelltown, pretty average people.”He,however, credits the school’s unique practical and academic focus, as being among the formative events of his life.

The school was exclusively for boys in its ﬁrst 70 years, becoming coeducational in the late 1970s.

This has included senior NSW Agriculture staff, many local farmers, and one of Australia’s great scientists, IVF pioneer, Emeritus Professor Alan Trounson (see attachedOrganisersarticle).ofthe reunion are still keen to contact any former students who were at the school between the years 1958–1962, local farmer John “Bushy” Miller said of the November 4–5“Theseevent.were the years when high school went from first year to fifth year and those who wanted to go to university, did their leaving certificate in their fifth year,” Miller, the former boarder at the school and event organiser, explained.

The school enjoyed such a strong presence in the region that, for years, remote parent-teacher nights were held at both Orange and Dubbo for students who were required to pass a rigorous exam for entry.

Sport was another major component of school life, something which still binds “Old Boys” together.

“I always wanted to be a farmer, and Hurlstone was where farmers’ sons went, with the dairy, piggery and poultry.“Iwent to Hurlstone when I was 11, I was a pretty ordinary student at ﬁrst, I started off in 1C, then 2C, 3C, it was then I realised I needed glasses, then I went to 4B, then 5A… something happened along the way.”

Despite currently moving house in Melbourne, he hasn’t given up hope (despite his wife’s protests!), of making the trek north in early November for the gettogether of the “Class of ’62”.

“I remember my parents had moved to Adelaide when I was 13–14 years old, and I had to catch the night train to Broken Hill and then on from there, or go through Melbourne… you wouldn’t do that now.

for the unique farming experiences and primitive facilities, than its illustrious alumni.

Historic links between the Colour City and a prestigious school on Sydney’s southern edge are being recognised with a 60-year reunion of former students in Orange.

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You will find this beautiful North facing brick home perfectly positioned in a quiet cul-de-sac within Bel-Air Estate. With neat and tidy interiors framed by a secure yard and patio for outdoor entertaining. This wonderful home features two living areas, one bathroom and kitchen complete with gas cook top and electric oven. Comprising of three bedrooms complete with built in wardrobes, a single lock up garage with internal access, this property deserves your inspection. PLACE, with built-in wardrobes), open plan living and an additional family room overlooking the beautiful paddocks framing the home. The large kitchen is an entertainer's dream with an additional sunroom and a fantastic studio at the rear of the block, perfect for an artist's retreat or office space, the wood fire and electric heating provides a cosy living space .With a fresh coat of paint and new carpet throughout, this property deserves your inspection.

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Kerrianne Kelly 0432 649 274 Analea Bevan 0428 285 601$530 PW $650 PW 4011A THE ESCORT WAY, CUDAL This beautiful new home is ready for you to move in! Complete with four bedrooms, main bedroom with walk in wardrobe and ensuite, split system air conditioning for comfort all year round, double garage, large water tank and an enclosed yard. Entertain your guests in the multiple living areas which include, a lounge room with wood fire, formal lounge, and separate dining. With the kitchen complete with gas cook top, dishwasher and walk in pantry, this property deserves your inspection. Quiet Cul-de-sac Living! 14 1 242 Brand New Home In Cudal! POTENTIAL IN PARK STREET 24 1 OpenSaturdayHome10:00am FEATURE PROPERTY 58 Sieben Drive, Orange

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Presenting a sophisticated residence showcasing space, light and spectacular studio surrounded by established gardens, this spacious home is perfect for families. Located in a peaceful and private location, this Bel-Air home oozes charm and serenity. The heart of the home is the cosy family room complete with wood fireplace and double doors leading to the large undercover alfresco. Set on 1166 sqm, the home also offers a second living area, entertainers' kitchen with walk in butler's pantry and a drive RENTFOR OpenSaturdayHome11:00am $750,000 - Open$775,000FORRENTHomeSaturday11:45am

Situated in East Orange with an abundance of potential, 49 Park Street is the perfect property for an investor or a family looking to add their personal touch. Positioned directly across from Bowen Public, this family residence boasts a functional floorplan comprising of four good sized bedrooms with built-ins, a central kitchen with an adjacent dining area and light-filled living area. This property presents a superb opportunity for families to buy into a very convenient location.

34 ORANGE CITY LIFE | SEPTEMBER 15 — 21, 2022 PLEASE GET IN TOUCH WITH US WE HAVE LONG AND SHORT TERM CORPORATE TENANTS LOOKING FOR FURNISHED PROPERTIES... LOOKING TO LEASE PROPERTY?YOUR 4 MORESBY STREET, ORANGE Built in wardrobes to two bedrooms • Gas heating • Enclosed rear yard • Garden shed CONTACT Natalie Gow 0407 213 propertymanagement@williamsmachin.com.au073 311 $370 PER WEEK FOR LEASE 51 NATIONAL AVENUE, ORANGE • Main bedroom with built in wardrobe • Combined lounge & dining room with Galley style kitchen. • Gas heating • Close to schools, swimming pool & CBD CONTACT Natalie Gow 0407 213 propertymanagement@williamsmachin.com.au073 313 $550 PER WEEK FOR LEASE PH 02 6362 6966 37 SALE STREET, WWW.WILLIAMSMACHIN.COM.AUORANGE 6 SWEET HEART DRIVE, ORANGE • Brand new executive family home • Vaulted ceilings, quality high end fittings • North facing living areas • 801m2, rural views to Mt Canobolas 422 CONTACT AGENT CONTACTRoger Burrell0438 017 416 roger@williamsmachin.com.au 155 HILL STREET, ORANGE • Brand new, low maintenance • 900mm oven, plantation shutters, 6.6kw solar • Central location, fully fenced, covered pergola CONTACT Marty Lyden 0404 070 391 marty@williamsmachin.com.au 321 CONTACT AGENT 285 LORDS PLACE, ORANGE • Double brick home in premier location • Full of character and period features • Well maintained, with potential to extend CONTACT Roger Burrell 0438 017 416 roger@williamsmachin.com.au 321 $850,000 - $875,000 379 ANSON STREET, ORANGE • Freshly renovated interior • 4 bedrooms with built-ins • Polished timber floor, ducted heating and cooling CONTACT Marty Lyden 0404 070 391 marty@williamsmachin.com.au 412 $650,000 - $690,000 4 GRACE RISE, ORANGE Modern family home with light filled interior Multiple living areas, flexible floorplan Enclosed rear yard with side access, room for boat or trailer 522 $740,00 - $780,000 CONTACTMarty Lyden0404 070 391 marty@williamsmachin.com.au OPEN this Saturday 11.00 – 11.30am FOR SALEFOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SALE OPEN this Saturday 12.00 – 12.30pm OPEN this Saturday 12.45 – 1.15pm OPEN this Saturday 11.00 – 11.30am UNDER OFFER

ORANGE CITY LIFE | SEPTEMBER 15 — 21, 2022 35 IF YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR PROPERTY CHRIS OR JOHN ON 6362 5999 NOW SELLING ‘KINROSS MEWS’ 99 BATHURST ROAD, ORANGE A BETTER LIFESTYLE AWAITS YOU HERE IN THIS NEW GATED COMPLEX A new development consisting of two and three bedroom villa units and town houses. Designed for your security and peace of mind. A heated indoor communal swimming pool for your enjoyment. ATTRACTIVE OFFICES OPPOSITE ORANGE CITY COUNCIL PRECINCT Floor area approx. 180 m2 Available now RENT: $70,000 PER ANNUM+ GST COMMERCIAL FOR LEASE COMMERCIAL FOR LEASE OPEN HOUSE SAT 17th 12.00pmSEPTEMBER-1.00pm FOR SALE 9/198 BYNG STREET VERY CENTRAL 3 BEDROOM UNIT Attractive office complex conveniently located just of Summer ApproximatelyStreet.120 m2 in floor area consisting of 4 separate office rooms, a spacious light filled reception area, kitchen/ meals room and air conditioning throughout. Available now. GROUND FLOOR OFFICE WITH PARK OUTLOOK RENT: $40,000 PER ANNUM + GST If you’re looking for a spacious unit with the convenience of inner city living, then don’t look past this Thisopportunity.twostory residence enjoys a north facing open plan living area with new carpets and freshly painted lounge / dining room that has electric heating and a handy storage closet. The main bathroom has been freshly renovated and there is a second toilet downstairs. There is internal access to the garage and a private paved courtyard and garden at the rear with a covered outdoor area. It’s so easy to walk to town, you may get rid of your car! FOR SALE 12 OAK STREET, ORANGE ARGUABLY, ONE OF THE MOST SOUGHT AFTER STREETS IN ORANGE ENORMOUS POTENTIAL Split level brick veneer home with 3 bedrooms. Double carport, workshop and garden sheds in large back yard with rear access. Lovely tree lined street outlook from front patio. $550,000 $780,000 TO $820,000 FOR SALE BEAUTFUL ELEVATED BLOCK Backing onto a Council reserve this good sized block enjoys a lovely outlook for you to build your new dream home on. Situated in the popular Northern Gardens Estate and is in easy reach to the North Orange Shopping precinct. Land size is 801.5 m2 $350,000 Approx. 200m2 in area that includes separate offices, reception area and board room. Has 8 on-site car park spaces for the convenience of your staff and customers. Air conditioning throughout and compactus included. OFFICE COMPLEX IN QUIET CBD LOCATION RENT: $50,000 PA + GST & OUTGOINGS Approx. 300 m2 of floor space in this well presented commercial shop in Summer Street. Currently set up as an office complex this premises would also be ideal as a retail shop. Has good staff amenities and reverse cycle air conditioning though out. POPULAR SUNNY SIDE OF THE STREET CONTACT OUR OFFICE FOR MORE DETAILS COMMERCIAL FOR LEASECOMMERCIAL FOR LEASE OPEN HOUSE SAT 17th 11.30amSEPTEMBER-12.00pm OPEN HOUSE SAT 17th 11.00amSEPTEMBER-11.30am

36 ORANGE CITY LIFE | SEPTEMBER 15 — 21, 2022 39 SALE STREET, ORANGE | 6363 1000 | PFISHER.COM.AU ALL PROPERTIES CAN BE VIEWED BY PRIVATE INSPECTION OR VIDEO CALL, JUST CONTACT THE AGENT. ALL INSPECTIONS WILL BE CONDUCTED UNDER STRICT HEALTH GUIDELINES. WELL AND TRULY #1 1 Stirling Avenue has an enviable location directly across the road from Wentworth Golf Club. This very appealing home has so much to offer, light and spacious, with open plan dining/living/lounge with uninterrupted views across the tree lined golf course. It’s like living in a resort! 4 bedrooms, plus an office, separate family room and another huge entertaining area allowing all family members to escape to their own private zone. A self-contained studio has its own separate entrance with a living area, 5th bedroom and bathroom perfect for a granny flat, home business, or Air BNB opportunity. Bring the whole family and inspect 1 Stirling Avenue, very likely it will be voted by the whole family as their #1! CONTACT: ADAM SAVAGE 0419 232 416 1 STIRLING AVENUE PRICE GUIDE: $1,075,000 - $1,150,000 5 3 2 A HOME OF GENEROUS PROPORTIONS This grand home stands elevated in one of Orange’s most prestigious estates. A home of generous proportions, it boasts two living areas, a formal dining and third study area/library. There is a luxurious feel that comes from the expansive living areas, detailed archways and sweet doll-house style windows. There is a stunning top-of-the-line kitchen with stone bench tops, high-end appliances, and large island with waterfall edges. Appliances include a built-in microwave steamer, oven and 90mm gas cooktop. There is heaps of room in the walk-in pantry. Upstairs, there are five bedrooms, all of them enormous with built-in wardrobes. Outside, the lovely alfresco area is perfect for entertaining and is sheltered amongst the established country garden. You’ll love that it is a short walk from Wentworth and Duntryleague Golf courses and is surrounded by some lovely walking trails and parks. Additional bonuses include a third toilet downstairs, zoning for Calare Public and Orange High, gas wood-look fire and walk-in linen cupboard. Truly an impressive home, book your inspection today. CONTACT: MICHAEL WRIGHT 0421 360 948 2 THOOPARA PLACE PRICE $1,250,000-$1,295,000GUIDE:5 2 2 OPEN HOMES: SATURDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 1.15-1.45 A GREAT BLOCK FOR BUILDING ON It is large enough for a four-bedroom, two-bathroom home and enjoys elevated views back towards Mt Canobolas. 506 sqm in size it is situated in a brand-new estate close to the North Orange shops, childcare centre, Charles Sturt University and the Adventure Playground and Botanic Gardens. All in all, a great block to build your new home on. CONTACT: MICHAEL WRIGHT 0421 360 948 LOT 341 CANOBOLAS VIEWS $330,000 LEVEL BLOCKS IN THE CANOBOLAS VIEWS ESTATE Situated in a brand-new estate, close to North Orange shops, childcare centre, Charles Stuart University, Adventure Playground and Botanic Gardens these blocks enjoy elevated views towards Mount Canobolas. Registration is due January 2023 (approximation, may change due to weather). The blocks will have full town services and there are suggested house plans to fit each block available upon request. Lot 450 is 423.8 sqm in size and Lot 451 is 377.9 sqm in size. CONTACT: MICHAEL WRIGHT 0421 360 948 LOT 450 AND LOT 451 CANOBOLAS VIEWS ESTATE LOT 450 $315,000 AND LOT 451 $325,000

A SURPRISE PACKAGE Welcome to 9 Newport Street, a well located modern home with a compact footprint but surprising in size and features. Only a few years old with a modern and fresh feel, this is the perfect low maintenance home for a young family or a downsizing couple. There are two living areas, which is a real bonus, and a lovely kitchen with white cabinetry and attractive black accents. The kitchen, dining and family area is perfect space

to gather and opens onto the covered patio and easily manageable north facing backyard beyond. There is a lounge room at the front of the home and a great family bathroom and handy separate toilet. There are four very comfortable bedrooms all with built-in robes and the main bedroom has an ensuite. Climate control is easy with ducted gas heating and a split system as well. Perfectly placed next door to a playground and not too far from a dog park, come and see it for yourself to get the full effect of what’s on offer. CONTACT: CHRIS MASON 0438 629 417 9 NEWPORT STREET PRICE $680,000-$720,000GUIDE:4 2 1 ALL RENOVATED & READY All renovated and ready to live in straight away without having to worry about any renovating. The hard work has all been done with a lovely new kitchen complete with a wine fridge, dishwasher, gas cooktop, and plenty of bench space for the whole family. Both bathrooms have been tastefully renovated, the second in the laundry. A combination of hardwood flooring and tiles throughout provide versatility and ducted heating takes care of the cooler months. Good fencing, 2 garden sheds and a lock up garage add to this great all-round package. Located in the popular Calare area within a few minutes’ walk to both Calare Public School or Orange High School - this home is the perfect property for a young family to move straight in and enjoy now. CONTACT: ADAM SAVAGE 0419 232 416 5 WARATAH AVENUE $699,000 4 2 1 A LOT TO OFFER This solid three bedroom home is just a short drive to Duntryleague Golf Course and the local shops and has a lot to offer. The lounge room is spacious and light as is the north facing kitchen. The three bedrooms are well portioned and the bathroom and laundry are in good order. The dedicated office is a real bonus too and perfect if you work from home. The polished timber floorboards and timber windows add real character and the heating and cooling covers all seasons with a split system air conditioning in the lounge room. The home is set on a 752.5 sqm (approx.) block with lovely established trees in the private yard and the garage has been converted into an entertainment area and is a great retreat. CONTACT: JACOB EVANS 0428 130 789 11 BURRENDONG WAY $579,000 3 1 0 OPEN HOMES: SATURDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 11.45-12.15 OPEN HOMES: SATURDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 10.15-10.45 ALLLISTINGNEWWRAPPED UP WITH A RIBBON ON IT It looks like a sweet country cottage from the outside but looks are deceiving for this family home. Not only is this home close to Kinross Wolaroi School but it is also spacious and airy with something for everyone. The master bedroom is every parent’s dream, featuring a brand-new fully renovated ensuite and a ‘Kardashian-Level’ walk-in wardrobe. All of the bedrooms are enormous, able to accommodate large beds easily and can double as a second living area if required. In the heart of everything is a combustion wood heater which keeps the home toasty warm and there are two additional split systems for added comfort. There is a lovely feeling of space towards the back of the home due to its elevated position which is also framed by a stunning deciduous elm tree, allowing for beautiful westerly sun in winter and shades the home in the warmer summer months. You’ll love sitting out on the elevated deck enjoying your cuppa under the leafy canopy. The yard is very low maintenance, with great access down the side, and there is plenty of shedding for equipment, toys and cars. CONTACT: MICHAEL WRIGHT 0421 360 948 68 ICELY ROAD $775,000 4 2 6 OPEN HOMES: SATURDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 10.15-10.45

ORANGE CITY LIFE | SEPTEMBER 15 — 21, 2022 37 39 SALE STREET, ORANGE | 6363 1000 | PFISHER.COM.AU ALL PROPERTIES CAN BE VIEWED BY PRIVATE INSPECTION OR VIDEO CALL, JUST CONTACT THE AGENT. ALL INSPECTIONS WILL BE CONDUCTED UNDER STRICT HEALTH GUIDELINES.

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38 ORANGE CITY LIFE | SEPTEMBER 15 — 21, 2022 39 SALE STREET, ORANGE | 6363 1000 | PFISHER.COM.AU ALL PROPERTIES CAN BE VIEWED BY PRIVATE INSPECTION OR VIDEO CALL, JUST CONTACT THE AGENT. ALL INSPECTIONS WILL BE CONDUCTED UNDER STRICT HEALTH GUIDELINES. LOT 19 CARWOOLA DRIVE $550,000 NOT A CENT TO SPEND Perfectly presented and well maintained, this immaculate three-bedroom home is just the fit for those starting out, as well as investors looking to get into the market. It features a comfortable lounge and dining area and has been freshly painted throughout. The house is cooled and heated by a split system and a cosy wood fire. All three bedrooms have built-ins, the main bathroom is in great condition, as is the separate toilet. It has a carport and single lock up garage, plus excellent access to a whopping big back yard you could put a 3-bay shed in with room to spare. The owners are on the move but are more than happy to rent the home back for a short period of time or look at a longer settlement if needed. CONTACT: MICHAEL WRIGHT 0421 360 948 41 TORULOSA WAY $567,000 3 1 2 START YOUR PROPERTY JOURNEY HERE Whether you’re looking for a first home or your first investment property, this will get your foot on the property ladder at an affordable price point. Already sporting low maintenance cladding outside, add in some fresh paint, some new flooring and a bit of elbow grease inside and this would easily become a great home that’s both easy to live in and easy to lease. There is a big lounge room with a big gas heater, a dining area off the kitchen, three good sized bedrooms, with a bulit-in robe in the main bedroom. There is a toilet separate to the bathroom and instantaneous gas hot water. There is a secure shed on the property tucked behind a front fence and there is scope in the private backyard to add a nice deck for some outdoor living space. An estimated rent range of $350-$370/week adds the potential for some good long term returns for the savvy investor. CONTACT: CHRIS MASON 0438 629 417629 417 58 LEURA ROAD $399,000 3 1 1 OPEN HOMES: SATURDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 12.30-1.00 OPEN HOMES: SATURDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 10.15-10.45 BRAND NEW AND BEAUTIFUL This brand new house has just been completed and is waiting for its new owner to move in and make it a home. It is a gorgeous property outside and in with an attractive façade, low maintenance landscaping and beautiful finishes throughout evoking a bit of that very popular Hamptons vibe. With neutral tones and spacious rooms that are light and airy with high ceilings and big windows, this home is truly warm and inviting. There is a media room, a sitting room or office plus an open plan living area leading to the covered patio. The kitchen, with its walk-in pantry, stainless steel appliances, island bench and pretty blue tiles adding a delightful pop of colour, will impress even the fussiest of cooks. There are four great bedrooms – the master with a luxurious ensuite and walk-in robe and a practical family bathroom with separate toilet. The compact block size and easily maintainable yard means you will have plenty of free time on the weekends to enjoy your new home with friends and family. This home offers so much more than you think, and inspections are invited and easily arranged. CONTACT: JACOB EVANS 0428 130 789 49 STEVENSON WAY PRICE $799,000-$849,000GUIDE:4 2 2

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build to your dream home to your own plan. On a very manageable 540sqm, weekend garden maintenance will be at a minimum leaving you free to enjoy the features of your new home. This is a great chance to live in a growing area of town. How nice would it be to take a leisurely stroll to the Botanic Gardens via the nearby café for a coffee? This blank canvas offers the perfect starting point for a brand-new home plus a great lifestyle, so come and see for yourself. CONTACT: JACOB EVANS 0428 130 789 49A STEVENSON WAY PRICE $310,000-$340,000GUIDE: PRICENEW 31 OBLEY STREET, CUMNOCK $359,000 This block of land is in a brand new estate in sought after West Orange. Adjoining the Poplars Estate and surrounded by other good sized blocks, this offers a wonderful opportunity to build your very own home perfect for your style and needs. 914.4 sqm in size, the block is fairly level and has the advantage of the best northerly aspect of all the blocks meaning you will have a gorgeously sunny north facing backyard. All town services are available and registration is done. It’s ready to go! CONTACT: JACOB EVANS 0428 130 789 Here is an opportunity to own a one stop shop in the community of Cumnock. The building that is home to Cumnock’s General Store boasting a Post Office, Service Station, Cafe, Supermarket, Bottle Shop and Hardware Store all in one is up for sale on a WIWO basis. What a great opportunity to be your own boss in a very well established business. There are many inclusions in and around the building that facilitate the running of the General Store. CONTACT: JACOB EVANS 0428 130 789 OPEN HOMES: SATURDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 11.00-11.30

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ORANGE CITY LIFE | SEPTEMBER 15 — 21, 2022 39 39 SALE STREET, ORANGE | 6363 1000 | PFISHER.COM.AU ALL PROPERTIES CAN BE VIEWED BY PRIVATE INSPECTION OR VIDEO CALL, JUST CONTACT THE AGENT. ALL INSPECTIONS WILL BE CONDUCTED UNDER STRICT HEALTH GUIDELINES.

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with a formal lounge and lovely open plan living that both open onto the covered al fresco area that overlooks the inground pool and is perfect for entertaining with blinds and fans added. There are four great sized bedrooms with the master suite having an ensuite and walk-in robe and there is a three-way bathroom with spa bath perfect for unwinding at the end of the day. Every nook and cranny of the substantial block has been utilised to its best advantage including rear yard access at the side with space for a trailer or caravan, a dedicated BBQ area and garden shed for storage. The inground pool will delight you come summer and there is a powder room nearby so there’s no traipsing of wet feet inside. CONTACT: CHRIS MASON 0438 629 417 21 ROSELAWN DRIVE $859,000 4 2.5 2 A TRULY LOVED HOME Located in a one of Orange’s loveliest cul-de-sacs, nestled amongst a beautiful country garden is this large four-bedroom home. Boasting multiple living areas and a huge sunroom off the back of the home, there is space in the home for everyone plus some. The sunroom is perfect for enjoying the north-westerly aspect, making it a perfect hangout in Orange’s long winter months. Generous in size, there are four bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, with the master boasting an ensuite and easterly aspect. Outside the garden is maintained by multiple water tanks, drip irrigation systems and greenhouses. It’s a lovely spot to enjoy a spring day where you can enjoy the privacy and vibrant colours an established garden brings. Additional bonus features of the home include ducted reverse cycle heating and cooling, 22 solar panels and zoning for Calare Public and Orange High. CONTACT: MICHAEL WRIGHT 0421 360 948 9 MURRABA CLOSE PRICE $730,000-$760,000GUIDE:4 2 2 OPEN HOMES: SATURDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 11.00-11.30 OPEN HOMES: SATURDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 12.00-12.30 PRICENEW 185 SPRING STREET 34A TURNER CRESCENT PRICE $369,000-$389,000GUIDE:$329,0004 1 0 This subdivision is an extension of an already established and highly desirable area of Orange. The block on offer is a 464sqm level block, which is registered and ready for building. You’ll love being able to build within close proximity of town, schools and day-care. Zoned for Calare Public School and Orange High School. If you’re looking to build, this is one to walk over! CONTACT: MICHAEL WRIGHT 0421 360 948 A four bedroom home under $400,000 is almost non-existent in Orange these days and is sure to attract some interest. Tucked away on a battle axe block, this home will surprise you with what it offers. It’s cosy lounge and dining area together with the functional kitchen plus four good sized bedrooms, bathroom and separate toilet make for a comfy home. There is sunny yard space front and rear with room for off street parking and a play area for the kids. The estimated rental range is $390-$410/week. CONTACT: CHRIS MASON 0438 629 417 TICKING ALL THE BOXES This home is the perfect example of the quintessential four bedroom, two bathroom, two car garage home. It has two living areas that are light-filled and provide plenty of room for everyone to relax in comfort. The kitchen has all the mod cons and a handy breakfast bar for a quick meal on the go. The master bedroom ticks boxes with its walk-in robe and ensuite and the other three bedrooms are all comfortably sized and have built-ins. There is a fresh and functional main bathroom, and the toilet is conveniently separate to that. The backyard is private and secure with a sunny patio. Being located in such a nice area with great school zoning and proximity to nearby walking paths, this home functions wonderfully as both a family home or a solid addition to your investment portfolio. CONTACT: CHRIS MASON 0438 629 417 29 MCCARRON PLACE $779,000 4 2 2 CLASSIC COUNTRY STYLE Seclusion and privacy top the list when it comes to this lovely family home. On a huge 1,872 sqm block you will love the serenity on offer here. The home is a gorgeous country style with a classic verandah spanning the front of the house and with big picture windows taking in the views of the yard on all sides. With spacious living areas including a more formal lounge and dining space and a lovely sunny open plan living area you will feel at home. The neutraltoned kitchen is an inviting space in which to cook hearty country fare for friends and family. The master bedroom is separate to the rest and has a walk-in robe and spacious ensuite. The remaining three bedrooms are all a good size with built-in robes. The family bathroom is huge with a corner spa bath perfect for soaking your cares away. Outside, in addition to plenty of green space for the kids to run, there is a timber deck and a single shed. CONTACT: JACOB EVANS 0428 130 789 79 HILL STREET, MOLONG PRICE $670,000-$700,000GUIDE:4 2 1 OPEN HOMES: SATURDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 11.15-11.45PRICENEWPRICENEW

OCLife | community life 40 ORANGE CITY LIFE | SEPTEMBER 15 — 21, 2022 Ph 0428 650 675 | scottmunro.ljhooker.com.au | Email scott.munro@ljhooker.com.au OPEN HOUSES THIS WEEKEND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LEASED LEASED LEASED EXCELLENT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT MEANS HAPPY LANDLORDS AND HAPPY TENANTS Are you looking for management of your property- look no further than LJ Hooker Orange - locally owned with the strength of Australia’s most recognised brand in real estate. We carry out regular inspections and attend to maintenance issues in a timely manner. 34 Orchard Grove Road Orange FOR SALE $620,000 3/96-98 Anson Street Orange SATURDAY 10.00 - 10.30am OPEN HOUSE PRICE GUIDE $550,000-$570,000 ALL OFFERS CONSIDERED recog NEW PRICE GUIDE FOR SALE OPEN HOUSE

Considered the bell ringers equivalent of a marathon, a peal requires concentration and stamina to complete.

Members of the public are invited to listen to the peal which will be rung from 2pm, Saturday, September 24.

To welcome the new rector,The Reverend Andy Martin and his family to Orange, and to farewell the departing locum rector, The Reverend Sean Heslehurst, the Orange Pealers will be ringing a major peal.

Several highly accomplished ringers from around the state will join members of the Orange Pealers for the performance to make up the eight ringers required

Rarely heard in the Colour City, a major peal involves bells being rung continuously in over 5,000 different sequences, without visual aids to guide the ringers, and typically takes three hours.

According to the Orange Pealers, the best vantage point to hear the bells is actually outside the church on the corner of Byng and Anson Streets.

“Marathon” bell ringing to welcome new church rector

The bells of Holy Trinity Anglican Church will ring out across Orange on Saturday, September 24, signalling a ‘changing of the guard’ at the prominent Byng Street church.

ORANGE CITY LIFE | SEPTEMBER 15 — 21, 2022 41 Cornerblockwith2xroadaccesses Landareaapprox.1,406Ha,buildingareaapprox.1,620m² 2gantrycranes ZonedGeneralIndustrial OfferedwithVacantPossession Formoreinformationorforaninspection,contactGaryBlowes 0418635248|gary@blowesre.com.au Celebrating50yearsinrealestatein2022 CnrLordsPlandKiteSt,Orange 0263621233 2-4ASHSTREET,ORANGE Auctiononsite11am23/02/2022 BLOWESRE.COM.AU cnr lords place + kite street 02 6362 1233 Celebrating 50 years in real estate in 2022 GARY BLOWES Director 0418 635 248 Commercial Sales + Leasing CHRIS TYACK 0438 258 590 Residential Sales Manager MARG LONGHURST 0499 013 427 Sales Co-ordinator SHARISSA GILL 0477 063 857 Property Manager ABIGAIL PALMER 6362 1233 Office Manager This large block of 1,804sqm (LOT 110) is about to be registered and then can be built on. The block is only 3klms to the CBD, close to Wentworth and Duntryleague golf clubs and Ploughmans wetlands. Compare similar size blocks nearby and you will see that this is a reasonable price for a block this close to town with ALL town services and concrete layback already in place. • New exciting sub-division close to town • All town services connected • All other blocks sold to mostly owner occupiers 251 CARGO ROAD, orange $595,000CONTACT Chris Tyack 0438 258 590 Secure your future with this lovely elevated block right on the edge of town and only 3klms to the CBD. The land has all town services including underground power and is 863sqm in size and has a 20m frontage. Walk to the two nearby golf courses or take a walk through the Ploughmans Wetlands just a one minute walk away. Zoned for Orange High School and once building starts will be surrounded by new modern homes. Sought after West Orange location All town services connected • Reasonably quite street, no through traffic 13 Yackerboon Place, orange $520,000 - $540,000CONTACT Chris Tyack 0438 258 590 GIVE US A CALL FOR FURTHER INFORMATION • Competitively priced for a secure complex •Great quality sheds 8 edward St,orange CONTACT Margaret Longhurst 0499 013 427 LEASINGNOW This centrally located property is only two blocks from Cook Park and five blocks to the CBD. The property boasts three north facing living areas that are interconnected, the lounge alone is an impressive 7.5 x 4.3m and it joins the dining which joins a casual sitting area just of the kitchen. The four bedrooms are very spacious and all have built in robes with the master also having and en-suite. The property has been in the same ownership for a very long time and has beautiful gardens and some very impressive trees all siting on a huge 1,159sqm (approx.) block. Other features are double attached garage with internal access, ducted A/C, Orange High school zone and close to Duntryleague and Elephant Park. 167 Woodward Street, orange $999,000 - $1,049,000CONTACT Chris Tyack 0438 258 590 4 2 1

DATE TIME ADDRESS PRICE RANGE 17.09.22 10.00-10.30 94 Nile Street, Orange 3 1 Auction 17.09.22 10.30-11.00 72 Cudal Street, Manildra 3 1 Auction 17.09.22 10.00-10.30 99 Warrendine Street 2 2 2 $749,000 17.09.22 10.15-10.45 2/23-29 Wakeford Street 2 1 1 $350,000 17.09.22 10.45-11.15 5/190 McLachlan Street 2 1 1 $372,000 17.09.22 11.00-11.30 13 Eyles Street 3 1 1 Auction 17.09.22 11.30-12.00 31 Moonstone Drive 3 2 2 $649,000 17.09.22 11.45-12.15 19 Taronga Avenue 3 1 1 $619,000 17.09.22 12.15-12.45 2 Palermo Street 3 1 1 $629,000 17.09.22 12.30-1.00 13 Albion Place 4 1 3 $660,000 17.09.22 1.00-1.30 19 Glasson Drive 3 2 2 $695,000 17.09.22 1.15-1.45 23 Redgum Avenue 4 2 2 $860,000-$890,000 17.09.22 10.00 - 10.30 3/96-98 Anson Street 2 1 1 $550,000 - $570,000 17.09.22 11.00 - 11.30 4 Grace Rise 5 2 2 $740,000 - $780,000 17.09.22 12.45 - 1.15 379 Anson Street 4 1 2 $650,000 - $690,000 17.09.22 11.00 - 11.30 6 Sweet Heart Drive 4 2 2 Contact Agent Open Houses For week 15 — 21 September, 2022

17.09.22 12.00 - 12.30 155 Hill Street 3 2 1 Contact Agent 17.09.22 12.00 - 1.00 99 Bathurst Road Contact Agent 17.09.22 11.00 - 11.30 12 Oak Street 3 1 1 $780,000 - $820,000 17.09.22 11.30 - 12.00 9/198 Byng Street 3 1 1 $550,000 17.09.22 10.15-10.45 5 Waratah Avenue 4 2 1 $699,000 17.09.22 10.15-10.45 68 Icely Road 4 2 6 $775,000 17.09.22 10.15-10.45 58 Leura Road 3 1 1 $399,000 17.09.22 11.00-11.30 9 Murraba Close 4 2 2 $730,000-$760,000 17.09.22 11.00-11.30 49 Stevenson way 4 2 2 $799,000-$849,000 17.09.22 11.15-11.45 29 McCarron Place 4 2 2 $779,000 17.09.22 11.45-12.15 11 Burrendong Way 3 1 0 $579,000 17.09.22 12.00-12.30 21 Roselawn Drive 4 2 2 $859,000 17.09.22 12.30-1.00 41 Torulosa Way 3 1 2 $567,000 17.09.22 12.30-1.00 23 Catania Street 4 2 2 $849,000-$869,000 17/9/2022 12.45-1.15 9 Newport Street 4 2 1 $680,000-$720,000 17/9/2022 1.15-1.45 2 Thoopara Place 5 2 2 $1,250,000-$1,295,000 17.09.22 11.00-11.30 8 Buna Street, Orange 2 1 1 $415,000 Open Houses For week 15 — 21 September, 2022 DATE TIME ADDRESS PRICE RANGE

To attend, call Heather on 5318 2045 or email: heather@lslegal.com.au. Tea and coffee will be available.

“Biscuit buses” or “coach cookies”?Either way, Orange now has plenty morepublic transport options to choose from!

From legendary cakes and biscuits to sublime jams, chutneys and pickles, there’s a bargain and more to be had at the Cumnock Markets this Saturday, September 17.

For further information, get in touch with Pat Gilmour on 6367 7270.

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NSW Transport representatives CarolineBoyd and Jennifer Bastin were happilyhanding out iced biscuit buses in the CBDto somewhat bemused shoppers. A LionsClub barbecue was also held in RobertsonPark with Department staff on-hand topromote the new and improved service.

The focus of this latest working bee, was to tidy-up the heritage rose gardens and complete any pruning not completed last month.

Local estate litigation experts, LS Legal Orange, are offering a free seminar on the grounds for what to do if you’re left out of a will.

THE FREE SEMINAR WILL ADDRESS ISSUES SUCH AS: Does a will have to be fair?

What to do, if you believe a will does not properly provide for you. How quickly do you have to act? Who can contest a will?

Our meetings are open to all men wishing to learn about prostate cancer and any other member of the public if they are interested in hearing from the Rural Fire Service. For further information, call Ray on 6362 5257 or Charlie on 6361 1830.

This week’s launch of the extended busservices for the Colour City — providing200 new weekly journeys added locally— saw a novel way to promote the longerroutes and larger timetable.

OCLife | yourspace 42 ORANGE CITY LIFE | SEPTEMBER 15 — 21, 2022 Have something of interest to share? Send to reception@oclife.com.au Image Credit: Ray Pickard, Bathurst Observatory Research Facility RodAstronomers:Somerville, Orange Planetarium Tina Leaman Keshara, Education Resource Developer: Murriyang Wiradjuri Project Special Guest Speaker Trevor Leaman PhD Researcher on the Wiradjuri Cultural Astronomy Project and Director of Dark Skies Downunder Food available: BBQ and popcorn stand as well as bush tucker food from Indigenous Cultural Adventures What to bring: A picnic rug and warm clothes Charles Sturt Orange Campus, Leeds Parade Park in carparks 1, 2, or 3 and follow the signs University).(AustralianPRV12018Identification:ProviderTEQSAUniversitySturtCharles2022© M1502.00005F.Provider:CRICOS FREE EVENT Date: Thursday 15th September Time: 5:00pm-8:00pm 2022 Charles Sturt University Orange campus invites you to attend CANCELLEDDUE TOWEATHER

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An enjoyable 40-minute drive from Orange, Cumnock Markets are renowned for good country hospitality and a great variety of o erings; from beautiful craft items to excellent fresh fruit and vegetables — and all very reasonably priced!

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• Preparing your property for an ash storm; What do you do if you are out touring, and you get accidentally caught in a ﬁre?; If you come across an accident involving an electric car, can you be electrocuted? are also still pleading with men to have a simple PSA Blood Test; it may save your life! Nine men a day are dying of prostate cancer across Australia, mainly due to not having a blood test early. Please come and have a chat, it may save your family from Ourheartache.nextmeeting is on Tuesday, September 20, at Café Connect, 107 Prince Street, Orange from 6pm.

The Heritage Rose Group meets at the heritage rose garden at 9.30am on the ﬁrst Monday of each month. Anyone interested in joining the group, should call 0427 892 486 for details.

Pictured replacing a bourbon rose for one that was lost in the drought, is our newest member, Kylie Dunn. The replacement rose is ‘Zephirine Drouhin’.

The markets are held at Crossroads Park, Cumnock, (opposite General Store) and run from 9am to 12 noon.

Biscuit buses promote extended new timetable

“It’s Not Fair!” — Free seminar on grounds for disputing a will

What a lovely morning it was working in the heritage rose gardens for 11 members of the Heritage Rose Group of the Friends of the Orange Botanic Garden.

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Take a country drive to Cumnock Markets this Saturday

The seminar will start at 3pm on Friday, September 16, at the LS Legal Orange ofﬁces, located on Level 2, 296-298 Summer Street, Orange.

Our next meeting could be a lifesaver for members. With so much grass around Orange and the ﬁre season close at hand, we have invited a representative from the Rural Fire Service to speak on three topics:

Barnies and Parkes played on the front foot in the contest’s opening exchanges with their high-press systems.Butafter some end-to-end action, the Cobras struck ﬁrst blood off a free-kick in the 22nd minute. A long delivery found one of their towering strikers in the box, who connected with a header to glide the ball over Barnstoneworth’s keeper.

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With the Parkes backline still reeling

Kenny McCall stepped up next but failed to convert from the spot after his skied attempt. Although Barnies soon scored three consecutive penalties, Parkes successfully converted all their ﬁve attempts to complete a famous victory by the ﬁnest of margins.

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Barnstoneworth’s incredible season came to an end last Saturday at a wet Jack Brabham Park.

unable to launch any attacks and build up a series of passes, the contest went into 30 minutes of extra time.

Cr Somervaille said although the project had delays due to COVID, ﬂoods and building material shortages, it is a muchneeded addition to the facilities at King George Oval and the future of women’s sport.

With this added pressure, Parkes eventually doubled their lead 10 minutes later when their midﬁeld playmaker, with the help of some deﬂections, struck a powerful shot outside the 18-yard box and into the goal.

After the interval, Barnies ramped up their attack to chase that crucial equaliser to keep their season alive.

The Cobras started the shootout proceedings, coolly dispatching their ﬁrst shot into the net.

Mr Gee agreed, adding: “Everyone should be

The old change rooms have also been refurbished to be used as change rooms for referees with separate rooms for males and females, with a medical room and additional storage.

The hosts were in real trouble, staring at an early exit from the competition. But, despite the Cobras looking comfortable, Barnies somehow pegged a goal back in the 40th minute when Jarvis Marat got on the end of a through-ball and tucked a shot into the bottomrightThen,corner.withthe rain easing and the sun peeking out, United began playing with more conviction.

Under the terrible conditions, both sides played a reserved style of football to avoid any mistakes.

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NEW SHEDS KICKING GOALS FOR GIRL’S SPORT AT OLD-STYLE FOOTY GROUND

From this point on, the visitors started to dominate the possession in the middle of the park and created more goal-scoring chances in the ﬁnal third.

from their conceded goal, Barnies immediately charged up the ﬁeld from the restart and almost scored a second. Kenny McCall thought he’d levelled the game with his thunderous shot from close-range, but a fantastic save from the Cobras goalkeeper was enough to keep the scoreline at 2-1 going into the break.

Despite the extreme wet conditions, both sides produced some quality football for the few brave spectators at the Bernie Stedman ﬁeld and the online viewers watching the live stream on Facebook.

The red-and-whites would have certainly liked to get their hands on the trophy in the same year as their 25th anniversary, but it looks like that elusive silverware will have to wait a little longer.

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Kicking goals for girls, opening of new men’s and women’s change rooms at Blayney’s King George Oval with Deputy Mayor, Councillor David Somervaille; Andrew Gee; Blayney Netball Club members; and Shire councillors and staff.

The red-and-whites were pressing high and producing numerous turnovers in the centre of the pitch, keeping the Cobras in their half.

The Barnies-Parkes elimination ﬁnal looked like it was going to get postponed last Saturday morning because of the heavy rain, but the ofﬁcials pressed on with the decision to play this vital game.

Barnstoneworth tried to push for a late winner in the last 10 minutes of regular time, but the increasing showers made conditions near unplayable.Alltheplayers struggled with grip and couldn’t string together more than one pass with the worsening wet

Eventually, the home side found the equaliser in the 76th minute when Kenny McCall pounced on the opposition goalkeeper’s poor clearance and launched his shot into the bottom-left corner to make it 2-2.

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new home and away change rooms which have both male and female sections, as well as accessible toilets.

It was not the result Barnies wanted, but the players and coaching staff can still be proud of producing plenty of entertaining football this season.

Parkes Cobras beat United 5-3 on penalties, setting a date with Panorama FC in this weekend’s grand ﬁnal qualiﬁer.

Shootout loss ends Barnies Premier League campaign

Both teams came into this do-ordie clash with strong momentum, guaranteeing an exciting contest for theAfterneutrals.clinching a 1-0 victory against Dubbo Bulls, Barnies had to face a resilient Parkes side who stunned Bathurst ‘75 in an epic penalty shootout at Proctor Park.

In the end, only a penalty shootout could separate these two teams, and for Parkes, this was familiar territory after they previously knocked out Bathurst ‘75 in a shootout.

“These change rooms will allow for women’s sport in Blayney to grow, now that the facilities appropriately cater for female sporting teams,” he said.

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One wonders, why international sports do not simply go for the simplest criteria of all, whose country is on your birth certiﬁcate or passport, is the nation that you represent.

With the Australian Football League recently signing a $4.5 billion television rights deal signalling their local dominance, one area that the three other football codes can gain a competitive advantage, is in international competition.

Following this year’s scintillating State of Origin rugby league series, the New Zealand-born Wallabies coach, Dave Rennie, damned the rival rugby code with faint praise.

Eternal merry-go-round of international sport eligibility

Even in that greatest of international sports, football (soccer), players often represent countries with which they have only tenuous links; Nigeria, in one World Cup match a few years ago, had not one player who was actually from the giant of north Africa.

Almost all sports with international competition, have developed complex selection criteria about who can play for which country based on family ties, residency, which country candidates have professional links with, and the personal preference of each individual player.

It’s not just in rugby league, though, one of the sneaky little secrets of the mighty All Blacks, is the number of young Paciﬁc Islander footballers, who get spotted in their teens and move to New Zealand to play rugby, many of whom end up in the New Zealand national side.

How’s this for a minor sporting event? A match between France and Scotland at the 2008 Rugby League World Cup, played in the ACT’s rather soulless Canberra Stadium.

Yet the two national anthems played in front of the half-full stands, La Marseillaise for France, and Scotland the Brave, for “The Bravehearts”, touched everyone who was there.

Who is qualiﬁed to play for which country, and how much do players really invest in playing for teams of which they have only tenuous family and historical links?

One of the most moving sporting spectacles I ever witnessed, was in the unlikeliest of settings.

Rennie, of course, was drawing the common argument of the rugby elite, that international rugby league is an oxymoron, a contradiction in terms.

“You go to a World Cup, and Australian guys play for Lebanon or the island teams and that sort of thing.”

But if playing for your country is the greatest honour that any sportsman or woman can imagine, people say, then how do they allow players whose grandparents came from a country, to play for that team?

This argument seemed to gain weight when it was announced this year that players who took part in the State of Origin series, would be allowed to play for their “home” countries in the World Cup, if they Blueswished.players

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“There’s amazing depth in that sport in this country… It’s not massive in New Zealand, it’s northern England, it’s barely played in France,” he sneered.

with Paciﬁc islander backgrounds, Jarome Luai, Brian To’o as well as Daniel Tupou, have all now pledged to play for the nations of their ancestors.

With the pandemic-delayed Rugby League World Cup in a few weeks, with its larger rugby equivalent held next year, that curse of international sport, qualiﬁcation criteria, has, however, again come to the fore.

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Yes, it was a great spectacle, he said, but for a sport with such a tiny international footprint, this is the best they’ve got.

The English cricket team in 2012, had a total of four players from South Africa — captain Andrew Strauss, middle-order batsmen, Jonathan Trott and Kevin Pietersen, and keeper, Matt Prior — 20 years earlier, a total of seven players had been born overseas.

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But, just as both sides looked to be preparing for an extra 30 minutes of football, Waratah’s Bastian Fougerolle came up with the goods in stoppage time to send the home crowd into euphoria.TheFrench left-back latched on to a loose ball outside the 18-yard box and drove home a stunning shot that sailed into the Fougerolle’snet.

Panorama beat the Tahs 2-0 earlier in the year, while the North Orange side defeated the Goats 2-1 last month. So nothing seemed to separate both of these sides as they entered this preliminary ﬁnal clash to secure a direct spot in the big dance.

goal was enough to propel the Waratahs into the 2022 Western Premier League grand ﬁnal, sending Panorama into another qualiﬁer with an in-form Parkes Cobras this weekend.

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After the break, Waratahs kept venturing forward with more ﬂuidity and intelligent runs on the ﬂanks, creating devastating counter-attacks for the Panorama backline. With the travelling side under the pump and heavily occupied in defending their goal-line, their attack had little to offer in most of the second half.

Waratahs have booked their spot in the 2022 Western Premier League grand ﬁnal after clinching a 3-2 victory against Panorama last Sunday.

As usual, Waratahs got off to a fine start through their smooth passing in the midfield and rapid counter-attacks. In the ninth minute, the hosts opened the scoring after a high press by Guy Burgess allowed a teammate to get a shot on goal with a lucky deflection off CraigFollowingSugden.the opening goal, the Tahs took their game up a couple of gears through their ability to close the space in the middle of the pitch and feed dangerous through-balls to their strikers.Thehosts doubled their lead in the 33rd minute after a long delivery from the back hit an opposition defender, who deflected it into his net.

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As Adam Scimone’s men looked to be closing in on a victory, Panorama started throwing more bodies forward to chase an equaliser. Pushing forward and taking more risks, the Goats eventually found a second goal off a free-kick in the 82nd minute to level things up.

The goal came from some scrambling Waratahs defence before a Panorama forward at the back post buried his shot into the net.

As a result, not only will the Tahs have a bye this weekend, but they will also host the big dance on September 25.

It looked like the Sky Blues were going to walk into halftime with a commanding 2-0 lead, but Panorama had other ideas. The Bathurst side halved the deﬁcit a minute later, creating a series of passes to put it on a plate for their striker to tap it past the Tahs keeper. Suddenly, the game had a different tone and an added level of excitement going into the second half.

At 2-2, it seemed inevitable that this contest would require extra time. With Panorama looking to spoil the party at the Waratahs Sports Ground, the Tahs’ hopes of hosting a home grand ﬁnal were hanging by a thread.

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The U13 CYMS Green fell short in the grand ﬁnal, losing 12-4 against the Bathurst Panthers.

A host of Orange CYMS and Bloomﬁeld Tigers’ sides took part in the Group 10 Junior Rugby League grand ﬁnals in Mudgee last weekend. The footy talent coming through the local junior ranks, was exciting to see!

A refocused Vipers outfit successfully passed their preliminary ﬁnal test against OHS Hornets with a 50-30 win.

LS Sportspower clinched a 45-40 victory against Hawks John Davis Motors in the preliminary ﬁnal, securing their spot in this weekend’s Division Two grand ﬁnal. LIFE Studio will take on Orange City Netball Club Whittaker’s Contracting in the big dance.

DIVISION 3: Old Ironsides take down Orange City Netball Club Westlime

Junior Rugby League Finals Action

Bloomﬁeld Tigers

Old Ironsides will play in the grand ﬁnal after recently beating Orange City Netball Club Westlime 32-18 in the preliminary ﬁnal. The Ironsides, who won the minor premiership, will be eyeing the top prize when they face Hawks Burson Auto Parts this weekend.

DIVISION 1: Vipers defeat OHS Hornets to book spot in grand ﬁnal

Wet weather cancels local ODFA football finals

DIVISION 4: OCNC Midwest Multimedia pulls oﬀ massive upset

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CYMS Gold won the U17s League Tag premiership after a dominant 36-8 victory against St Pat’s at Carrington Park. Team Gold ended the 2022 season undefeated, an impressive record to cap oﬀ their silverware success.

Both the U14s and U15s Bloomﬁeld Tigers lost their grand ﬁnal battles. The U14s side were beaten 28-20 by the Mudgee Dragons before the U15 Tigers were defeated 20-12 against St Johns Gold.

OCNC Midwest Multimedia have qualified for the grand final after pulling off an incredible 38-33 upset against minor premiers, Hawks Madden Panthers. After finishing in fourth spot by two points, OCNC Midwest Multimedia now have eyes on taking out the grand prize when they face OAGS Smarties in the decider.

In the U11s all-CYMS showdown, CYMS Gold clinched a 6-0 victory against CYMS Green to secure the premiership. Congratulations to team Gold! On a side note, it was amazing to see both sets of players sing the club song together at the end of the game.

The Vipers will meet Orange City Netball Club’s “Craig Harvey Mechanical” once again in the 2022 ﬁnals series but, this time, grand ﬁnal silverware will be up for grabs. No team has come closer to beating the minor premiers than the Vipers this season, so this Saturday’s battle should be a juicy one.

The OCNC Orange Tenpin Bowl Tigers charged home to convincingly beat LS GOALDIGGERS 50-30 in last Saturday’s grand ﬁnal qualiﬁer. OCNC Orange Tenpin Bowl Tigers will battle it out for gold with Orange United Ophirettes this weekend.

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DIVISION 2: LS Sportspower punch their grand ﬁnal ticket after stunning Hawks

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Last Saturday, Vipers defeated OHS Hornets with a comfortable 20 point margin with the ﬁnal score 50-30, to secure their spot in this weekend’s grand ﬁnal against Orange City.

Last week’s heavy rain cancelled most of the local football semi-finals and preliminary finals. While all the fields at Jack Brabham Park and Waratahs were underwater last Saturday, many senior footballers are now frustrated that the ODFA won’t reschedule this past round.

After losing to minor premiers Orange City Netball Club’s the “Craig Harvey Mechanical” the previous week, the Vipers had to do it the hard way, facing a tough Hornets side. In the end, the Vipers were too strong for the former Division One premiers.

Group 10 League Tag Premiership

It’s bizarre that the higher-ranked senior teams in the ﬁrst, second, third and fourth divisions will advance to the next stage of the ﬁnals without winning on the pitch. But, while it is in the ODFA rules that a higher-placed team advances in the event of wet weather cancellations, perhaps the current system needs a review to make it fairer for all teams competing for a trophy.

DIVISION 5: OCNC Orange Tenpin Bowl Tigers power past LIFE STUDIO

Senior Netball Finals Action

Orange CYMS

Junior League Tag: U17s CYMS Gold claim

AROUNDTHEGROUNDS with ANTHONY BARBAGALLO

In good news, Bloomﬁeld Tigers secured the U16s premiership, beating Mudgee Dragons 12-0. Congratulations to the U16s Tigers!

ORANGE CITY LIFE | SEPTEMBER 15 — 21, 2022 47 diary dates | OCLife

ORANGE SPINNERS & HANDCRAFT meets at the Orange Cultural Centre, every Thursday from 10.00am - 2.00pm.

FOR THE KIDS

ORANGE TABLE TENNIS meets every Tuesday from 6:30pm at the Canobolas High School Recreational Hall, 142 Icely Road. Enquiries: Steve 0468 308 705.

THE COMMITTEE OF ADFAS ORANGE & DISTRICT holds lectures at 6:30pm once a month in the main auditorium at the Orange Regional Cons. Enquiries: Anne 02 6361 3923.

ORANGE FARMERS MARKET is on the second Saturday of every month, at Northcourt, corner of Peisley Street and March Streets (October to May), and the Naylor Pavilion, Orange Showground, Leeds Parade from (June to September). Gold coin upon entry.

ORANGE OLD TIME DANCERS meet at the Senior Citizens & Pensioners Centre, every Tuesday from 7.00pm - 9:30pm. Enquiries: Alan 0407 062 979.

ENVIRONMENTALLY CONCERNED CITIZENS of Orange (ECCO) meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month, 7.30pm at the Environmental Learning Facility. Enquires: Neil 0419 224 461.

ORANGE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY meets the ﬁrst Wednesday each month from 1:30pm. Enquiries: Janet 0427 450 346.

3RD ORANGE SCOUT GROUP. Meeting dates for Joeys, Cubs, Scouts, Venturer & older ages call for details. 3 Icely Road Orange. Enquiries: Scouts NSW, 1800 SCOUTS (726887)

THE ULYSSES CLUB OF ORANGE conducts weekly motorbike rides, leaving the Railway car-park, Peisley Street, on Wednesdays from 9.30am. Social dinners are held on the second Friday of every month. Enquiries: Lee 0414 881 178.

MARKETS / FAIRS

ORANGE MEN’S SHED meets every Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 9.30am3.00pm, now at the Lucknow shed venue. Enquiries: Alan 0475 250 779.

MENTAL SUPPORTHEALTH

Enquiries: 02 6369 2030. Register: Jane.Passer@health.nsw.gov.au

THE MINIATURE RAILWAY PUBLIC RUNNING DAY takes place on the second Saturday every month at Matthews Park, Corner of Moulder Street & Anson Street, from 1pm4pm. Enquiries: Shane 0414 887 005

SOCIAL GROUPS

HEARTS & HANDS - CAFE CHAT. A place to meet others & practice spoken english, meets twice a month on Mondays at St James Presbyterian Church Matthews Ave, Orange. Enquiries: Margaret 0428 835 866 or Vicky 0401 292 335

RED CROSS CLUB MEETINGS currently on seasonal recess. For any enquiries please call 0498 815 229.

ORANGE STROKE SUPPORT GROUP meets on the third Monday of every month from 10.30 am - 12.00pm at the Giyalang Ganya, Community Services Building. Please call before attending the group. Enquiries: Michelle on 1300 650 594 or info@strokensw.org.au.

LIKEMIND ORANGE, STRIDE MENTAL HEALTH, 122-124 Kite Street. LikeMind is an innovative mental health service providing a ‘one-stop’ hub o ering support for all adults with mental health concerns, under one roof. No referral required.

THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS (BEREAVED PARENTS) meet every third Thursday of the month at the Orange City Council Community Service Centre, 286 Lords Place, from 7.00pm to 8.30pm. Enquiries: Donna 0419 357 431 & Tammy 0417 482 688.

ORANGE REGIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION Networks, Berevement Group. Have you lost a son / daughter to suicide?. Do you need support or someone to talk to?

ORANGE WOMEN’S SHED meets every Friday at 9:30am - 1:00pm at Riverside Centre, Forest Road, Orange. Enquiries: 0439 609 849 or orangewsinc@gmail.com

LIFELINE provides all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to online, phone and face-to-face crisis support and suicide prevention services. Enquiries: 13 11 14 Email: info@lifelinecentralwest.org.au.

Enquiries: rcblayney@gmail.com

ORANGE PROSTATE CANCER GROUP Meets 3rd Tuesday of the month (Except January & December) at Cafe Connect 107 Prince Street, Orange at 6pm Enquiries: Ray 6362 5257 or Charlie 6361 1830

INNER WHEEL CLUB OF ORANGE meets at Duntryleague, every second Monday of the month from 1:30pm. Enquiries: Tricia 0410 600 869 or iiw.au.orange@gmail.com.

Enquiries: Jason 0431 456 889 or Mick 0427 856 427 .

EVENTS

Enquiries: 02 6311 1700.

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ORANGE EVENING VIEW CLUB meets at the Orange Ex-Services Club, on the last Thursday of the month from 6:30pm for a 7:00pm start. Enquiries: Anne 0478 124 276

ORANGE ART SOCIETY INC. meets at the Orange Cultural Centre, every Monday from 10.00am. Enquiries: David 0407 627 092.

THE COME TOGETHER CHOIR meets at the Orange Regional Conservatorium, every Tuesday from 10.00am - 12.00pm. Enquiries: Vicky 02 6361 8156 or 0424 008 350.

LIKEMIND ORANGE hosts a free Mindfulness group with an experienced facilitator on Mondays during school terms. 9:30am –10:45am. Enquiries: 02 6311 1700 .

FOODCARE ORANGE is open Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 10.30am1.00pm and Thursday from 4.30pm - 6.00pm, at 142 March Street. Enquiries: 0447 577 884

ART/MUSIC/DANCE

THE AMUSU THEATRE in Manildra has regular movie screenings. The Movie Museum is open every weekend by appointment. Enquiries: Joan 0418 452 902.

CHAIR YOGA for those who can’t get on the ﬂoor, meets Mondays at the Senior Citizens & Pensioners Centre, from 10:20am for a 10.30 start, until 11:30am. Enquiries: Kerrie 0418 235 495.

ORANGE BIRD SOCIETY meets at the Senior Citizens Centre, on the third Wednesday of every month from 7:30pm. Tony 0409 912 370 or 02 6365 8441.

BLAYNEY ROTARY MARKET is held on the third Sunday of every month at CentrePoint Sport and Leisure Centre, Corner of Osman and Church Street, Blayney, rain, hail or shine from 8:30am.

ORANGE TROUT ACCLIMATISATION SOCIETY meets the third Tuesday of every month from 7.00pm at Orange Ex-Services Club, in the Boronia Room. Enquiries: Barry 02 6362 0096 or 0427 620 096.

OPEN ARMS & ST JOHN OF GOD HOSPITAL, RICHMOND holds a free workplace trauma PTSD support group at Legacy House, 58 McNamara St, Orange on the second Wednesday of the month from 10am – 1pm. Also a group for family members available. Enquiries: 0439 048 344 or sean.ﬁtzgerald@dva.gov.au

THE ORANGE PARKINSON’S DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP meets fourth Wednesday each month, 10.00am - 12.00pm at Giyalang Ganya, Community Services Building. Enquiries: Bernie 0434 504 414.

ORANGE COIN AND STAMP FAIR is held on the ﬁrst Saturday of every month at the Orange Cultural Centre. Enquiries: Howard 02 6362 2368.

BLAYNEY SMOKING CESSATION CLINIC at the Blayney MPS. By appointment only. Enquiries: Pam 02 6368 9000.

THE O’BRIEN CENTRE at Bloomﬁeld Hospital has activities each Thursday during school terms, from 10.00am - 2.00pm. $5.00 for the day. Enquiries: Je 0423 277 788.

HEADSPACE ORANGE is a youth-friendly FREE service for anyone aged between 12 and 25 years who are having a tough time. Enquiries 02 6369 9300, or hs.orange@marathonhealth.com.auemail

ORANGE CAKE DECORATORS GUILD meets the second Saturday of every month at 1.00pm at the Senior Citizens & Pensioners Centre, 77 Kite Street. Enquiries: Janelle 0438 618 483 or 0427 659 194.

HEALTH & FITNESS

THE META-COACH FOUNDATION (MCF) Orange Chapter meets on the ﬁrst Wednesday each month at Shop 15 / 212 Anson Street from 6.00pm - 8.00pm. Enquiries: Shawn 0439 194 323.

SOUTHERN CROSS STREET CRUISERS is a family oriented car club that would like to welcome any new enquiries for membership.

ORANGE LACEMAKERS meet at the front of the Orange Cultural Centre, each Wednesday from 1.00pm. Enquiries: Sandy 02 6362 7938.

EVERUPWARD CRAFT GROUP holds craft groups at Everupward Church, every Monday morning from 9.00am - 12.00pm. Enquiries: Mary 02 6361 0514.

ZONTA CLUB OF ORANGE INC. meets at Lord Anson Hotel, every second Tuesday of the month from 6.30pm. Enquiries: Frances 0407 952 675.

ROTARY CLUB OF ORANGE meets at the Ambassador,every Monday from 6.00pm for dinner. Enquiries: Len 0428 459 117 or contact@rotarycluboforange.org.au.

THE EUCHRE CARD CLUB meets at the Orange Ex-Services Club, every Wednesday from 7:30pm. Enquiries: 02 6362 2666.

Enquiries: Holly 0418 654 226.

ORANGE RSL SUB-BRANCH OFFICE HOURS Tuesday & Friday from 9.00am - 12.00pm at Orange RSL Sub-Branch (next to the Orange Ex Services Club). Enquiries: (02) 6362 1735

VIETNAM VETERANS meet every Friday from 10am - 1pm at the Orange Ex-Services Club. Enquiries: Lindsay 02 6362 5959.

COWRA COMMUNITY MARKETS is held on the third Saturday of every month at Sid Kallas Oval, from 8am until noon. Phone 0473 346 046 for more information.

ORANGE BRANCH OF RSPCA meets quarterly from 7pm at Orange City Bowling Club. All interested parties are welcome to attend. Enquiries: 02 6362 6171 orangesupportergroup@rspcansw.org.auor

ORANGE COIN AND STAMP CLUB meets at the Orange Community Centre, on the last Tuesday of every month from 7.30pm. Enquiries: Howard 02 6362 2368 or 0427 107 554.

MEETINGS

ORANGE WOODWORKERS ASSOCIATION INC. meets every Wednesday from 8:30am - 3.00pm, on the second & fourth Sunday of every month at the Old Coach House. Enquiries: Chris 0407 129 934.

ORANGE MALE VOICE CHOIR meets at Orange Regional Conservatorium, every Monday from 7:15pm – 9:15pm. Enquiries: David 02 6362 8218.

IONIAN CLUB OF ORANGE (Women new to Orange) meets at Duntryleague, every second Thursday of the month, from 11.00am. Enquiries: Helen 0417 749 152.

ORANGE GROW GROUP (Mental Wellbeing Programs) meets every Friday from 1pm-3pm at the Orange City Council Community Service Centre, 286 Lords Pl, Orange. Enquiries: 1800 558 268.

ORANGE SENIORS CITIZENS & PENSIONERS groups meet regularly. Various classes are held. Enquiries: 02 6362 6592.

ORANGE COIN AND STAMP CLUB meets at the Orange Community Centre, on the last Tuesday of every month from 7.30pm. Enquiries: Howard 02 6362 2368.

CLUBS

THE CANOBOLAS HIGHLAND PIPE BAND meets at Legacy House, every Wednesday from 7.00pm. Beginners are welcome. Enquiries: Zoe 0421 379 423.

FRIENDS OF THE ORANGE BOTANIC GARDENS run a guided bird walk at the Orange Botanic Gardens, on the ﬁrst Sunday of every month from 8:30am.

ORANGE LIONS CLUB MEET AT DUNTRYLEAGUE Golf Club, on the second and fourth Thursday of every month from 6:30pm Enquiries/Membership: Pat 0407 217 600

ORANGE TOASTMASTERS meets every second & fourth Monday of the month from 6:45pm for 7.00pm - 9.00pm, at the Orange Ex-Services Club. Enquiries: 0439 568 752.

ORANGE COLOUR CITY LINE DANCERS meet at the Orange City Bowling Club every Monday from 5pm till 7.30pm and Wednesday from 5pm until 8pm.

ORANGE CROCHET / KNITTING GROUP meets in the bistro at the Orange Ex-Services Club, every Saturday from 12.00pm - 3.00pm and every Tuesday 10.00am -12.00pm. Enquiries: Karen 0419 616 251.

THE ORANGE SUB BRANCH OF THE NAVAL ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA meets at 11am on the third Sunday of every month at the Orange RSL Enquiries: Barry 0407 259 2756 or Peter 0438 413 531 or bcynical24@bigpond. com or peter.furguson12@hotmail.com

ORANGE LADIES PROBUS CLUB Meets every 4th Wednesday of the month. 10:00am to 12:00pm Duntryleague Club. Enquires: Marlies 0418 440 512

BRIDGE LESSONS from 1.00pm - 3.00pm, every Wednesday. Enquiries: Chris 02 6362 3029 or Dorothy 02 6362 8218.

ORANGE CAMERA CLUB meets on the ﬁrst and third Tuesday of every month at the Senior Citizens Centre, from 7.30pm. Enquiries: orangecameraclub@gmail.com

ORANGE CANOBOLAS LIONS CLUB meets at Duntryleague Golf Club, on the ﬁrst and third Tuesday of every month from 6:30pm Enquiries: Lisa 0419 641 282.

ORANGE GARDEN CLUB Meets the ﬁrst Friday of every month at 11.00am. May-Sep (Orange Ex-Services Club) Oct-Apr (Local Gardens) Enquiries: Vicki 02 6362 1257

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS ORANGE meets at the rear of Kenna Hall, 84 Hill Street, from 5.00pm Sundays, and from 7.00pm Monday & Tuesday. We also have meetings from 6.30pm - 8.00pm Thursdays at The Leisure Centre Bloomﬁeld. Enquiries: Graham 0447 839 026.

OLD TIME ACOUSTIC JAM SESSION is held at The Blind Pig Sound Lounge & Bar, last Sunday of every month from 4.00pm. Enquiries: Kenneth 0408 619 235.

ORANGE DISTRICT GIRL GUIDES meet at 365 Peisley Street, on a weekly basis, during School Terms. The units meet Mon - Wed from 5pm -6.30pm. Enquiries: Yvonne 0412 736 700.

SCRABBLE CLUB MEETS at Giyalang Ganya, Community Services Building on the ﬁrst and third Sunday of each month from 2.00pm. Enquiries: Audrey 02 6362 0068.

AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP ORANGE meets every Monday 6.00pm - 7.00pm at St. Barnabas Church Hall. Enquiries: 1300 252 666.

ORANGE LEGACY CLUB o ce hours are 10.00am - 3.00pm Tuesdays to Thursdays at 58 McNamara Street, Orange. Enquiries: 02 6362 1205

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ORANGE LAPIDARY & MINERAL CLUB INC meets at the Orange Cultural Society, every Wednesday from 9.00am - 12.00pm & 7.00pm - 9.00pm. Enquiries: Kathy 0437 917 074.

CANTAR WOMEN’S CHOIR meets at the Church of Christ, every Monday from 7.30pm - 9:15pm. Enquiries: Margaret 02 6369 1333.

BORENORE / NASHDALE MENS’ SHED meets every Tuesday from 9.30am, at the Orange National Field Days site, Borenore. Enquiries: Max 0418 498 708.

CENTRAL WEST MEDIATION meets second Saturday of every month at Senior Citizens Hall 8:30am - 10:00am Enquires: 02 4315 2763

ORANGE STORYTIME is held at the Orange City Library, every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday during school terms from 11.00am. Storytime and Craft. Bookings are essential. Enquiries: 02 6393 8132 or library@cwl.nsw. gov.au or eventbrite.com.au.

CUMNOCK MARKET Is held on the third Saturday of every month from 9.00 a.m. to 12 noon at Crossroads Park Cumnock (opposite General Store) Enquiries: Pat Gilmour – 6367 7270

ORANGE SOCIAL DANCE GROUP meets at the Orange City Bowling Club, every Thursday from 6.00pm. Enquiries: Audrey 02 6362 0068 or Richard 02 6361 7718.

TAI-CHI CLASSES Wednesdays at 6.00pm Enquiries: Tony 0409 285 807

RAILWAYS RETIREES meet the last Friday of every month, at the Orange City Bowling Club, at 12.00pm. Enquiries: Lindsay 02 6362 5959.

THE CENTRAL WEST AMATEUR RADIO GROUP meets on the ﬁrst Sunday of each month, except for January. Due to COVID 19, we have been meeting on air. Enquiries: Garry 0413 358 037 or arcwg@hotmail.com.au.

ORANGE BRIDGE CLUB. Enquiries: Murray 0418 206 485.

CITY OF ORANGE BRASS BAND, 62-64 Endsleigh Ave, Orange. Players of all levels and enquiries welcome.

ORANGE BASIC DOG OBEDIENCE meets every Sunday during school terms at Waratahs 8.45am -10am. BYO dog, lead, treats and patience. Enquiries via Orange Basic Dog Obedience Facebook page.

ORANGE & DISTRICT 40+ SOCIAL GROUP meets every Tuesday at Orange Ex-Services Club, from 7.00pm. Enquiries: Brett 0427 462 887.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Sep 21: Jerry Bruckheimer, ﬁlm-television producer, 79. Stephen King , author, 75. Bill Murray, comedian-actor, 72. Kevin Rudd, former PM, 65. David Wenham actor, 57. Luke Wilson, US actor, 51. Faith Hill, US country singer, 55. Anna Meares, cyclist, 39. Emma Watkins the yellow Wiggle, 33. Jason Derulo, US pop singer, 33.

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Sep 17: Bruce Spence, actor, 77. Rita Rudner, US comedian, 69. Kevin Clash, US puppeteer of Elmo fame, 62. Baz Luhrmann, ﬁlmmaker, 60. Anastacia , US singer, 49. Danielle Brooks, actress, 33.

Sep 16: Janet Andrewartha , Lyn Scully in Neighbours, 70. Mickey Rourke, US actor, 70. David Copperﬁeld, illusionist, 66. Mary Coustas, actress-comedian, 58. Shannon Noll, singer, 47. Nick Jonas, US singer, 30.

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Sep 19: David McCallum, NCIS actor, 89. Bill Medley singer of The Righteous Brothers, 82. Jeremy Irons, actor, 74. Twiggy, real name Lesley Hornby, model-actress, 73. Trisha Yearwood, US country singer, 58. Kosta Tszyu, boxer, 53. Ryan Girdler, footy player, 50. Jimmy Fallon, US Tonight Show host, 48. Sally Pearson, Olympic athlete, 36. Demelza Reveley, model, 31.

Sep 20: Sophia Loren, model, 88. Peter Phelps, actor, 62. Tim Rogers, from rock band You Am I, 53. Mathias Cormann, politician, 52.

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