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Inside this edition, you will find an interview with local Olympian John Southwood, who represented Australia at not one, but three Olympic Games in 1968, 1972, and 1976. John is not one to put himself in the limelight, but he kindly agreed to chat about just how a boy from Orange ended up at the Olympic Games in Mexico City in 1968.
Entries for our Let’s Feast competition keep rolling in. It has easily been one of our most popular competitions in recent years, and looking over the food photos from our participating eateries, it’s easy to see why. There’s still a couple more weeks to submit your entries and be in with the chance to win a $75 meal voucher.
The countdown to our local election had well and truly started with just four weeks until Orange votes for its new council representatives on September 14. The ballot order of candidates is due to be drawn today and we’ll bring you a bit more on that next week.
Until then!
“Oh, magic! Absolutely magic!” says retired local carpenter John Southwood as to what it felt like to walk into the Olympic stadium representing your country.
Now 81, John got his first taste of the sport of canoeing in the late 1950s and went on to represent Australia at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, 1972 Games in Munich and 1976 Games in Montreal.
And it all began because he decided to tag along with his brother and his mates on a trip to Lake Canobolas.
“Well, that’s a story in itself,” says John, “Joe Runeman, he was a builder, a Dutchman and he had an interest in canoeing when he was a young fella in Holland before the Second World War… he built a mould, got them to run off six fibreglass copies off that mould, put them in Western Stores windows for sale, but nobody took them.
“So he got his son Hank to grab his mates from school to come to the lake and go for a paddle. My brother David was one of his mates and he took me along.”
That experience was enough for both John and his brother to buy one of the boats and it wasn’t too
much longer before they decided to look at finding a competition.
While Joe’s boats were supposedly built to racing specifications, the sport had progressed since his childhood in Holland.
“They were pre-war vintage, if you will. We went down there and were the laughing stock of the meet,” John recalls with amusement, “but we had met Australian canoeing.”
Being a carpenter, John acquired plans for river canoes and one for David and himself and they began travelling the state going in river races.
It was at an event in Sydney Harbour that John first came across Olympic paddlers and he began to take an interest in sprint racing.
John’s next step to the Olympics came in 1966, at an Australian championship, when he approached a Romanian-born coach named Yanel Sandelescu to take him on after admiring the technique of one of his students in the competition.
“And he had a tremendous story,” says John. “He was in the Romanian ballet and he had small shoulders, so they sent him to the kayak camp to build up his shoulders. With his interest in movement from the ballet, he was able to pick up how to paddle very quickly. He got on the international team that went to West Germany and he jumped ship.
“He said, ‘Yeah, I’ve been watching you. The skinny young bloke from the bush beating all these big surf ski paddlers!’ Anyway, he agreed to coach me.”
But that coaching involved John having to completely change his paddling style. Having learnt on Joe Runeman’s left-hand control paddles, John’s coach insisted he switch to a right-hand control paddle.
“I thought about it for quite a bit, it was a big ask. I had to learn how to paddle all over again and now this is in the winter,” recalls John, telling how he fell the first time he tried to use his new paddle.
I fell in the lake! In the middle of bloody winter! I’d never climbed in a racing kayak in my life, but if I stayed
in the water I would have drowned. I had to climb back in and I got back to shore before the water penetrated to the skin as I’d quite a few layers of clothes on,” he says.
“And quite a number of times, I fell in the dirty Cooks River, where we did our training.. but that was one of my secrets because he was able to show me how to paddle properly and all the bad habits were left behind.”
One year on, with his coach’s help, John had gone from being the top of the intermediates to winning an Australian title and in contention for a place in the 1968 Olympic squad.
But having been deliberately tipped by a Queensland competitor and former Olympian at a prior competition, John didn’t want to take any chances.
“I put metal tips on the paddles, quite sharp,” laughs John, who took the paddle to show his fellow competitors during their warm-up.
“I said, ‘This is the paddle I’m going to use today’ and the fellow that tipped me up said, ‘Hey John, that’s illegal! You can’t have metal tips on the paddles! I said, ‘It’s illegal to tip a fella out too!’ Anyway, they left me alone and I won my first Australian title.”
Competition at the Mexico City games was tough, says John, who made the semi-finals in the K2 1000 metres, with team-mater Adrian Powell.
Four years later, at Munich, John again made the semifinals, this time in the K1 1000 metres.
But the Munich Games were overshadowed by the terrible terrorist attack on the Israeli team during the early hours of September 5, which also happened to be the day of John’s first race.
“The swimmers had been partying, because their competition was finished. They’re coming home late and, excited for the competition, I wasn’t sleeping too good. And I heard firecrackers through the night,” recalls John, who only realised something was wrong when he found his way back to the Olympic Village blocked by soldiers.
“Two days later, they restarted the games and finished it but it was flat,” says John, who only realised how much the incident had affected him when he attended a memorial for the slain athletes in the lead-up to the Sydney 2000 Games.
“I went to that and I didn’t realise what baggage I’d carried from the games in Munich,” he says.
...“It felt great! Like I was a part of it” says John, recalling seeing his former teammate on the medal podium. “And at the closing ceremony, he carried the flag!”...
For John though, Montreal was the end of his competitive career… Well, not quite.
“They brought in the master’s games, and I dabbled in that a little bit, but I found that I hadn’t done the training, and my competitive spirit was just too great, and it hurt too much!” he recalls, telling of one particular race against a rival competitor from his youth.
“At about the 300-metre mark, we were neckand-neck this fella and I, and I decided I had to win. It just hurt too much… I beat him, but it hurt!”
“When we came back from Munich, nothing was said about what happened overly. But I remember when the Montreal games were over. I had a feeling of.. thank goodness nothing happened. So it must have been in the back of my mind.”
John’s best Olympic results came at the Montreal Games in 1976, where he and Adrian Powell again made the semi-finals in the K2 1000 metres and finished eighth in the final of the K2 500 metres with fellow Orange paddler John Sumegi.
Sumegi would go on to win a silver medal at the Moscow Games four years later.
“It felt great! Like I was a part of it” says John, recalling seeing his former teammate on the medal podium. “And at the closing ceremony, he carried the flag!”
Artworks from Orange, Blayney, and Bathurst artists are currently on display at NSW Parliament House, with two exhibitions from the Central West opening last week.
The two exhibitions, held to celebrate 50 years of regional arts organisation Arts OutWest, can be found in the central Fountain Court at NSW Parliament House in Macquarie Street, Sydney until August 29.
While the World Waits features work from 20 artists and has already toured 12 galleries and venues across the Central West from March 2022 to July 2023.
The exhibition Beyond: Aboriginal Arts and Culture in Regional NSW features new work by nine artists and groups, curated by Arts OutWest’s Aboriginal Arts Development Officer Aleshia Lonsdale. It can be found
on the special Reconciliation Wall exhibition area at NSW Parliament House.
The two exhibitions were opened by NSW Minister for the Arts John Graham on Wednesday, August 7, with Lithgow-Bathurst folk-country duo Smith & Jones performing on the night
“It’s fantastic to have these works here in the State parliament. They’re works that reflect the thoughts, the ideas, the stories, and the culture of artists from regional New South Wales,” Minister for the Arts John Graham said at the opening.
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“We’re surrounded at this point on Macquarie Street by some of the major art institutions… and I think you can be left with the impression that the city is the Centre of the art world. But if you look around at the work that’s on the walls… it’s a big reminder of how important the stories are from over the Blue Mountains, over the Great Dividing Range, to the history and to the imagination of our state.”
“Arts OutWest have played a very important part of continuing that legacy by fostering the artistic communities of the Central West for 50 years, the oldest of the regional arts development.”
Arts OutWest executive director Kylie Shead drew attention, particularly, to the Beyond exhibition of First Nations artists in the region.
“This exhibition comes together at a time that is of great importance as we commemorate 200 years since martial
...It’s fantastic to have these works here in the State parliament. They’re works that reflect the thoughts, the ideas, the stories, and the culture of artists from regional New South Wales...
law was declared on Wiradjuri people,” Ms Shead said, referring to what’s known as the ‘Bathurst War’ of 1824.
The While the World Waits exhibition sprung from a COVID-era music project in which songwriters from the region were asked to reflect on the years 2020-2021. The conversation was then opened up to visual artists, who were asked to respond to both the album of original music and their own experiences.
Artists featured in While the World Waits are Gus Armstrong (Rylstone), Laura Baker (Blayney), Helen Carpenter (Grenfell), Steven Cavanagh (Hill End), Gemma Clipsham (Bathurst), Bev Coe (Condobolin), Heather Dunn (Bathurst), Lise Edwards (Lithgow), Harrie Fasher (Portland), Robert Hirschmann (Portland), Cate McCarthy (Yetholme), Hugh McKinnon (Orange), Christine McMillan (Kandos), Shani Nottingham (Cowra), Timothy Seager (Bathurst), Henry Simmons and the River Yarners (Bathurst), Bridget Thomas (Bathurst), Jane Tonks (Orange), Heather Vallance (Orange), Stephan de Wit (Parkes).
Artists featured in Beyond are Nyree Reynolds (Blayney), Sonia Cox (Lithgow), Jessica Ann Leffley (Lidsdale), Irene Ridgeway (Parkes), Ronda Sharpe (Parkes), Tanya Stevens (Gulgong), Jason Wing (Kandos), Brett Groves (Lithgow), Aleshia Lonsdale (Mudgee).
Last week, local service providers united at the CWA Hall in Robertson Park on Friday, August 9, to draw attention to the growing issue of homelessness in the Orange community.
In recent years, the rising cost of living has put more and more people under financial pressure and led to an increase in homelessness around the region.
Friday’s expo, held to coincide with Homelessness Week, was a chance for people to connect and learn about the services available in our community.
“It is Homelessness Week this week, so it’s just a good opportunity to raise awareness
that there are people in our community in the Central West that are experiencing homelessness,” emergency housing provider Plus Community CEO Justin Cantelo said.
As well as operating two governmentfunded refuges, Plus Community also provides a range of support services to individuals and families in need.
Last year, Mr Cantelo said their homeless service saw 800 individual people who were either experiencing homelessness or about to enter into homelessness and provided them with a combination of accommodation and other support.
“There’s many people in our communities
...There’s many people in our communities that have experienced disadvantage, hardship, discrimination, particularly at an early age in their life, and they really need a homeless service such as what we provide...
that have experienced disadvantage, hardship, discrimination, particularly at an early age in their life, and they really need a homeless service such as what we provide, that’s government-funded, to act as a safety net and really help them along during a difficult time in their life,” he said.
“It’s just a really important service for our community for people who are experiencing disadvantage in our community.”
Other organisations participating in the expo included Orange City Council, Headspace Orange, the Vinnies Van, Homes NSW, Lifeline Central West, and the Rapid Relief Team, who kept attendees well-fed, providing a free barbecue on the day.
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Trinity Preschool is celebrating its 100th birthday in 2024 and the whole community is invited to join the party.
It was in 1924 that enthusiast churchman and educationalist, the Reverend Cannon Taylor, decided to establish a church school in Orange. Supported by a council of local churchgoers, the Trinity C of E Girls Grammar School was established in the rented hall of the Orange School of Arts in Byng Street.
In 1927, the school found a new home in the old Anglican Church, the historic bluestone hall in Anson Street. It continued to operate there until the 1950s when the school community raised money to buy a new premises at 90 Kite Street.
But with enrollments growing to more than 100 children during the 1970s, the site was becoming unsuitable and so the board embarked on building a new school, the current home of Trinity Preschool in Kooronga Place.
“They were gifted this land from a
group of families and then they built our current site,” explained Trinity Preschool Director, Sarah Evans.
The last of the primary school classes ceased in 1975, she said, and Trinity has focused on providing quality early childhood education ever since.
To mark this impressive milestone and its century-long history in Orange, Trinity is inviting current and past students, family members, teachers and staff to a big birthday celebration and “Back to Trinity Day” from 11am to 2pm on Saturday, August 24.
“We’re going to showcase a lot of the history that we’ve found — through photos, stories, displays — for people to walk through and also an opportunity for people to share their stories,” Ms Evans said.
“We’re going to set up a little ‘sound hub’ space, where people might want to share stories of when they are at Trinity.”
Special guest on the day will be one of Trinity’s most distinguished alumni, Wendy McCarthy AO. Starting her career as a secondary school teacher, Wendy moved out of the classroom
into public life in 1968 and since then has worked for change across the public, private and community sectors, in education, family planning, human rights, public health, overseas aid and development, conservation, heritage, media and the Arts. She has a long track record of campaigning and fundraising for women’s issues in public life, and has been a strong advocate for accessible high-quality early education for all families.
“We’re honoured to have Wendy McCarthy as our special guest at the Back to Trinity Day,” Ms Evans said.
“I think a lot of families, current families and also recent families that have finished with us, will come back for a visit as well as past staff and board members. So it will be a great opportunity for everyone to get together and to showcase where we are and for people to come back and share those memories and what’s changed since they may have been here.”
And the birthday celebrations will continue later this year with a big birthday ball and fundraiser for Trinity
Preschool planned for October 19 at the Orange Function Centre.
“So the idea with the ball is that we can fundraise, use the opportunity to celebrate where we have come from, the past 100 years of history and what we want to work towards for Trinity in the future,” Ms Evans said.
“That being to expand where we can, so we can offer more positions for children in the orange community and also improve our indoor and outdoor learning environments — that’s our big picture goal through our strategic plan.”
Currently, Trinity Preschool has 160 children enrolled in either a three-day or two-day program.
But with a long waiting list, Ms Evans said they hope to potentially have another room so they can offer more places for local families.
The Back to Trinity Day 100th birthday celebrations will take place at Trinity Preschool in Kooronga Avenue, Orange, 11am–2pm on Saturday, August 24.
Tickets for the birthday ball on October 19 will go on sale later this month.
Volunteers at Molong’s Yarn Market Craft Cottage Christine and Graeme Lawford with Mary Ewin
Behind the doors of Molong’s The Yarn Market Craft Cottage and Cobb & Co Coach House, you’ll find a vibrant creative community and a beautifully preserved piece of local history that’s well worth a visit.
Founded more than 50 years ago, The Yarn Market is one of the longest-running community-held craft markets in NSW. Located in the historic “Bowler Cottage” in Molong’s main street, the cottage was built in 1860, by James Bowler, and is one of the earliest brick buildings erected in Molong. Over the course of its long history, the cottage has served as a post office, a photography studio, a dental surgery, a newsagent and a private home.
But the fact it is still standing is due to the collaboration of talented creatives who founded The Yarn Market in 1972.
“The building was in a very bad way, there was a big hole in one of the back walls, it was just derelict,” says volunteer Graeme Lawford.
“But through many volunteers everything was put back into place and the cottage was restored and turned into what is now known as The Yarn Market.”
Bits of the history of the cottage can be found on the walls of the historic cottage today, among the dazzlingly varied display of craft goods and preserves made by locals and sold by volunteers.
“It’s all handcrafted stuff. Knitted items, hand-spun wool that you can use to knit with, woodcraft, toys, crochet, greeting cards, preserves — there’s all sorts of stuff,” says Graeme.
“We have 80-odd members, who make all this and sell it through the shop. The shop gets a commission from each sale and that’s how we survive, on commissions and donations.”
Sitting behind The Yarn Market is another piece of local history that has been saved thanks to the craft group and volunteers, the circa-1875 Cobb & Co Coach House
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and part of the old stables that were attached to the “New Royal Hotel”, which stood on the Village Green.
In 1974, the ladies of the Yarn Market began negotiations to buy the derelict building which has since been restored. Today in the Coach House you will find another piece of Molong History, the beautifully crafted embroidered screen depicting the town’s history that was created for the Bi-Centennial in 1988.
“It’s all hand done and the wool was gathered from around the district, that is merino and alpaca wool, all handdyed hand-spun. They took two years to complete the screen,” says Graeme.
He said volunteers at the Yarn Market are happy to open the Coach House and show interested visitors through if they can.
The Yarn Market Craft Cottage is completely volunteer-run and open to the public from 10am to 4.30pm just about all year round.
The Molong Yarn Market is a must-see in Bank Street, Molong.
The historic shop has been operating for more than 40 years and has an extensive range of craft supplies, and gift ideas beautiful handmade items for every budget from a jar of delicious jam to a beautiful heirloom quilt and everything in between from local producers, artists and artisans. It is also a good stop for visitor information.
The Coach House Cobb and Co Stables, circa 1875 79-81 Bank Street, Molong (02) 6366 8260
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Orange’s Sustainable Living Expo returns for its 15th year on Sunday, September 22 and local businesses and service providers are being invited to participate and help locals limit their impact on our fragile environment.
Organised by the Rotary Club of Orange in partnership with Orange City Council, the Expo has proven to be a practical and convenient event for Orange and Central West residents to explore, purchase and implement a range of sustainable products and practices into their everyday lives.
Key features of the event will be modifications to home and business premises to improve energy efficiency; electric vehicles; selecting products and services that minimise waste or
use recycled products, minimising your carbon footprint, and changing daily habits of energy and water use.
“You would be hard-pressed to find anyone who says they ‘don’t’ want to live more sustainably,” said Orange Rotarian and expo coordinator, John Mills.
“But ask them how they go about it and what they do, well for many that’s a little more difficult to answer.”
He said the Expo is a great way for local residents to learn about living sustainably and also for businesses to showcase their products and services and provide practical information to help them do so.
Organisers are currently putting the
program together and John encourages businesses to apply for a site at the Expo to showcase their sustainabilityfocused products and services.
“We hope to attract experts in solar power, building design, home insulation, waste management, electric vehicles, landscape management, and energy companies that can help with ways to reduce household power bills,” John said.
The Expo, to be held at the Orange Showground, will also include a community craft and produce market. People wishing to book a stall can find the information on the Rotary website below.
The expo heralds the start of a
Biodiversity Month is celebrated in Australia every September. It is a time to promote the importance of biodiversity and educate the public on the ecological, economic, and cultural benefits of a healthy environment. Most importantly, it’s about encouraging people to take action to protect and conserve our fragile natural habitats. Throughout September, there will be a range of activities in Orange, including wildlife spotlighting opportunities at Gosling Creek and the Orange Botanic Gardens, citizen science events, educational field days and more.
week-long focus on sustainable living in Orange, which this year will also coincide with National Biodiversity Month.
“September is all about sustainability and the Expo will be the highlight of the month to put a spotlight on the City’s natural environment areas, waste management and composting facilities, water management systems, as well as use of electric vehicles, biodiversity and tree planting, to name a few,” said Mr Mills.
For more information on the 2024 Sustainability Expo and application forms, visit: www.rotarycluboforange. org.au/events or contact John Mills on 0429 323 464.
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Orange City Council will transform the centre of Orange into the ultimate street party on Saturday 2 November, with Zest Fest 2024 in Robertson Park.
The free music, food and ferments festival will be headlined by ARIA-award winning alternative rock band The Rubens.
Zest Fest is proudly funded by the NSW Government’ Open Streets Program in association with Orange City Council and our Platinum Sponsor, the Hotel Canobolas.
Orange Mayor Jason Hamling has hailed the event as a new way to bring contemporary music to the region while exploring the use of streets for community events.
“It’s time to kick-start a new festival with the vibrancy that comes with cutting edge contemporary Australian music, that will attract a younger demographic,’ Cr Hamling said.
“As well as a boost for our local music scene, Zest Fest is all about breathing new life into our inner city. We’ve had festivals that showcase our beautiful countryside, and everybody’s been to a festival in a paddock, but what about sitting under trees, listening to bands in a beautiful historic park and streets right in the centre of town? Zest Fest is going to be something special.”
The Rubens‘ Sam Magrin is looking forward to coming back to Orange after playing a gig in the Orange Civic Theatre in 2022.
“The Rubens have always been about reaching our fans no matter where they’re based. We have a strong focus on touring regional
Australia and connecting with the people and their communities. It’s really great to see Orange bringing contemporary music to their region,” he said.
“We have our new album out in September and can’t wait to play it for everyone. It’s going to be a great day with some quality bands. See you in November.”
Minister for Roads, Arts, Music and the Night-Time Economy, Jobs and Tourism John Graham said he was excited to support this event in Orange.
“Too often our main streets are something we drive through, rather than drive to. Our streets are a critical part of our public and social infrastructure. Great streets make great towns and centres and reflect the local community and culture,” Mr Graham said.
“The Open Streets program is about temporarily transforming our main streets into vibrant and welcoming public event spaces. The colour and diversity of these 130 events celebrates the unique
personality of each town or suburb. This is what our vibrancy agenda is all about, backing locals to create events and entertainment that works for their local community.”
Hotel Canobolas Partner Brett Robinson says he is proud to support Orange City Council in delivering a premium event like Zest Fest, in which the entire community can participate.
“Live music is a fantastic way to unite people, and we are thrilled to be a part of such a remarkable initiative for Orange and the Central West,” Mr Robinson said. More information on the line-up will be released as we get closer to the event.
Stay up to date with all the information about Zest Fest on the website https://www.zestfest.com.au/ and follow the official Instagram account https:// www.instagram.com/zestfestorange/.
Kinross Wolaroi offers outstanding facilities and specialised teachers from Pre-Kinder to Year 12. Our Year 5 and 6 students enjoy access to the senior campus amenities, such as the swimming pool, science laboratories and Performing Arts Centre, and benefit from crosscurricular opportunities with Senior School teachers.
Limited Year 5 places are available for 2025. With high demand for Year 7 entry, we encourage parents to consider Year 5 enrolment to ensure a seamless transition and a secure place in Senior School.
1. Enhanced Academic Engagement: Research indicates that students who are actively involved in their learning are more likely to achieve academic success and maintain optimism about their future. Beginning in Year 5 allows students to capitalise on our stimulating academic environment from an early stage.
2. Early Transition Benefits: Moving to Kinross Wolaroi in Year 5 eases the transition to high school, providing familiarity with the school campus,
culture, and expectations, ensuring a smoother adjustment period.
3. Strong Social Connections: Year 5 students at Kinross Wolaroi form lasting friendships and build a strong sense of community, which supports their social and emotional development as they progress into high school.
4. Tailored Academic Support: Highpotential learners thrive in environments that offer a rigorous and engaging upper primary curriculum. Students with specific learning needs can benefit greatly from an environment
that comprehensively addresses their individual requirements before they transition to high school.
5. Fostering their passions: Our extensive co-curricular opportunities help ensure continued engagement in learning during a phase where some students may otherwise disconnect from the classroom.
6. Guaranteed High School Placement: By enrolling in Year 5, students secure their place in our Senior School, avoiding the uncertainty of Year 7 admissions.
Starting in 2025, Kinross Wolaroi School will make Year 5 a key entry point for enrolment. Recognising the critical importance of the middle years of schooling (from ages 11 to 14) for students social and emotional development and the way this shapes a student’s academic potential, we are excited to offer this new entry point to families.
To mark this new intake point, we are pleased to offer two new scholarships for students entering Year 5 at Kinross Wolaroi School:
•Performing Arts
•General Excellence
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Kinross Wolaroi School is offering the opportunity for you to prepare your child for a bright future, with a strong foundation, and unlock your child’s potential, by inviting you to apply for one of our limited number of scholarships to students entering Year 5 in 2025.
For more information about the Year 5 Scholarships please scan the QR code or visit our website. Applications close: 06/09/24. Call 02 6392 0303 to talk to our Admissions Team or arrange a private tour.
By Bradley Hammond, Orange Regional Gallery Director
Orange Regional Gallery will be the first stop on this year’s highly anticipated Archibald Prize 2024 regional tour.
Australia’s most popular annual exhibition will be presented in Orange from Saturday, September 21 to Sunday, November 17 2024. The portrait exhibition offers regional audiences outside Sydney an opportunity to experience first-hand Australia’s most celebrated and democratic – sometimes controversial – art award.
This year’s winning portrait of Tim Winton by Laura Jones, and the Packing Room Prize winner - a portrait of musician Baker Boy, titled Rhythms of heritage by Matt Adnate are included alongside the 55 other finalists, all of which will be shown in our Regional Gallery. The finalists were selected from an astonishing 2371 entries, and visitors to the exhibition will have an opportunity to vote for their favourite in the People’s Choice Award.
Orange Regional Gallery is also proudly presenting the Young Archies Central West 2024 alongside the Archibald Prize 2024. Budding artists from the Central West between the ages of 5 and 18 are invited to submit a portrait of a person special to them –someone known to them and who plays a significant role in their life. 50 Young Archie portraits will be selected from across four age categories, celebrating young artists from across our region.
Full details on how to enter are available on Orange Regional Gallery’s website on the Exhibitions page, or available at reception.
Both exhibitions will be launched at 6pm on Friday, September 20 2024 at Orange Regional Gallery.
Orange Regional Gallery is a facility of Orange City Council and is open daily from 10am to 4pm. The Archibald Prize 2024 is an Art Gallery of NSW touring exhibition. Entry to the Archibald Prize 2024 will be Free.
During the recent Parliament sitting week, I had the chance to engage with several key issues and celebrate important contributions within our community.
I began by delivering a Private Members Statement that honoured the extraordinary efforts of our local heroes during the devastating Eugowra flood on 14 November 2022. The State Emergency Service (SES) Canobolas Cluster Awards ceremony at the Orange Ex-Services' Club allowed us to reflect on the bravery and dedication of first responders and volunteers who saved lives and brought hope during such a challenging time. Their selfless actions are a testament to the resilience of our community, and it was a privilege to recognise their service.
I also took part in the debate on the Law and Safety Committee's report on E-cigarette regulation and compliance in New South Wales. As a member of the committee, I stressed the importance of providing more resources for enforcement, especially in regional areas like Orange. This is a pressing health issue, particularly for our youth, and we must do more to ensure compliance with regulations and educate the public on the dangers associated with e-cigarettes.
Additionally, I attended the Parliamentary Friends of St John Ambulance event at Parliament of NSW. St John Ambulance, a predominantly volunteer-based organisation with a rich history, provides essential first aid support at public events, augmenting our professional paramedic services. They are a vital part of our community, helping thousands of people across the state every year. If you're interested in getting involved, I encourage you to reach out to St John Ambulance NSW to learn more.
I also had the pleasure of joining with country artists and representatives of Arts Out West in celebrating their efforts to bring art from the bush to the city. It was a wonderful opportunity to appreciate the incredible talent from our region and support the work of Arts Out West in showcasing rural creativity.
Lastly, I hosted the annual visit from Regional Development Australia Central West’s TEN4TEN leadership group to the Parliament of NSW. It’s always inspiring to meet such enthusiastic and engaging young people—the leaders of our future. Their passion and vision give me great confidence in the future of our region.
These engagements highlight the diverse and vibrant community we are a part of, and I am proud to represent and support these important causes in Parliament.
Orange Mayor Cr. Jason Hamling has officially announced that he will not be seeking re-election in the upcoming local government elections, marking the end of two decades of dedicated service to our community. Mayor Hamling has been a proactive and hardworking leader, and it has been an honour to collaborate with him in advancing the needs of our hometown. On behalf of the people of Orange, I want to express our deepest gratitude to Jason for his twenty years of service and leadership. Please join me in wishing him all the best in his future endeavours.
Go back to where you came from this
Are you interested in researching your Family History? August is Family History Month and Orange City Library is keen to highlight the many free resources it has available to help with your research.
Local Studies Librarian Ruth Bingham
said Family History research can be rewarding but can also involve some challenges.
“Library staff can help locate resources to use including databases, maps, photos, shipping records, cemetery records,
Indigenous Family History, convict records, electoral rolls, oral histories, published family histories, military histories, local history, and microfilm to search historic newspapers,” Ruth said.
“We can provide free access to Ancestry, Findmypast and Family Search using computers in the Library.”
The Orange Family History Group volunteers are also on hand to help, she said.
Volunteers make themselves available each Friday at the library from 10.30am to 3pm to help anyone with their Family History enquiries.
There are also many historic newspapers from around the region have been digitised and are available to view from Central West Libraries website including:
Blayney Advocate & Carcoar Herald, Blayney West Macquarie, Canowindra Star, Canowindra Star & Eugowra News, Canowindra Star & Woodstock Recorder, Carcoar Chronicle, Cowra Free Press, Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder, Forbes Advocate, Forbes Times, The Leader (Orange), Lyndhurst Shire Chronicle, Molong Argus, Molong Express & Western District Advertiser, and Millthorpe Post.
The online ‘Central West Recollect’
platform centralwest.recollect.net.au has maps, photographs, plans, out-of-printbooks and new items added regularly.
Central West Libraries has also uploaded Interviews with staff who worked at the Email / Emmco / Munitions Factory on the Amplify platform. People can search for ancestors using the Grave Location Search via the Orange Cemetery Database available online: www.orange. nsw.gov.au/orange-cemetery
Another valuable resource is the Manildra Memories collection. In 2007 Central West Libraries asked the Manildra community to share photographs of people, homes, farms, shops, buildings and landscapes relating to Manildra. Manildra Memories can be viewed online: manildramemories.cwl.nsw.gov.au
And the Library has many local publications for sale that may help you with your research.
The Orange Family History Group produces a newsletter three times a year in April, August and December. Interested people can subscribe via email: familyhistory@orange.nsw.gov.au and view previous editions on their website: www.ofhg.com.au
Anson Street School students’ artistic talents have been put up on display at the Orange City Centre as part of their “Our Orange, Our Schools Art Program” to celebrate Education Week.
Last Thursday, August 8, students had a chance to inspect their work and enjoy a morning tea, courtesy of the Orange City Centre.
The Anson Street School art display can be found next to Spendless Shoes.
Hardly a week goes by when I don’t come across someone who’s received terribly expensive
financial advice, only for that advice to see them end up in financial products or arrangements that also cost them a fortune. A double whammy!
It pays to be mindful of where you get financial advice. Some people get it from friends, family or colleagues. Do they know what they are doing? Perhaps they do, but it’s a risk to follow the lead of someone who may not have all the facts.
Some people have looked to social media, particularly younger people, however social media is littered with get rich quick schemes and products almost certain to only be making money for the people selling them. Note: Bitcoin is not
an investment.
Others look to learn to do it themselves but, in my experience, can find themselves suffering from paralysis analysis or simply don’t have the time to work through all the options.
Some go down the path of paying for financial advice. Even those who’ve done their own thing will often find they get to a certain point in life where they want some help. I’m one of the people who provides that service and I’ve been doing it for two decades. I’ve seen how it all works. So, here’s some free advice… what’s simple is what works!
I saw a couple recently who had a bit of money in their superannuation, who were ‘advised’ that having reached a certain level of superannuation, they now needed something more ‘sophisticated’. Any time you here any language like that, get a second opinion. You could be one of
the very few people who may be suitable for sophisticated financial products, but in my experience, this is usually a path to higher advice fees, higher product fees and lower returns. That equals less wealth!
When it comes to investing, both inside and outside super, there are two key factors that are within your control – fees and diversification.
I would caution against accepting advice that leads to higher fees and very much caution against advice that leads to investing in anything other than something spread across hundreds, if not thousands, of investments. And that can be done with the simplest of investments, not things that are ‘sophisticated’.
Money, and in particular, superannuation and investing, is a bit of mystery, if not a complete mystery to most people.
Be very cautious about being advised to move your money from anything other than a profit-for-members or industry super fund. And be particularly cautious about self managed super funds being sold on the basis of being able to get better returns by having more control. These are all red flags for me! These are your precious retirement savings, they are too valuable to risk.
Good advice doesn’t come free, but it shouldn’t break the bank and it shouldn’t sell you on the unlikely premise of being able to beat the market. Don’t try to time the market: invest regularly, or whenever you can. And get the right mix of investments for you.
What’s simple is what works!
Not exactly sure what I mean, or you’d like a second opinion, give me a call.
Cheers, Daniel
Blayney Shire Mayor Scott Ferguson has announced that he will not contest the upcoming local government elections on September 14.
In a statement to media released last Thursday, August 8, Cr Ferguson said his decision had been made after consideration with his family.
This brings to an end a 25-yearlong local government career for Cr Ferguson, who has served as mayor of the Blayney Shire for the past 12 years.
Cr Ferguson said it has been the greatest pleasure to have been elected as a councillor and to have had the
opportunity to be mayor for the last 12 years.
“I have deeply valued the trust and confidence you have all placed in me with my role as a councillor and mayor,” Cr Ferguson said.
“Over these years, I have been surrounded by many wonderful councillors and staff who have all contributed to helping and encouraging me in my mayoral duties as we have worked together to deliver a stable, reliable and proactive Council.
“I have had the opportunity to work with six general managers, numerous
councillors and three former mayors in Bruce Kingham, Ted Wilson and John Davis, who had all made significant contributions to the success of our community and inspired me to follow in their footsteps.”
Cr Ferguson said it has been an honour to represent and advocate for the Blayney community and he could look back with pride on the many accomplishments of the small rural council.
“We have seen major improvements and upgrades to our community facilities and have supported growth
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and investment throughout the shire,” he said.
“Blayney Shire Council has a very bright future serving our community. It has dedicated staff and the newly elected Council will continue our success into the future.
“I wish nothing more than for our community to be safe and happy and to look towards the future with confidence and optimism.”
The NSW Local Government Elections will be held on September 14.
Candidate nominations at noon yesterday (Wednesday, August 14).
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Australian Made is a new local show celebrating the best of Aussie pub rock from the 1980s and there’s no place better for doing that than The Vic Hotel!
Coming to the Victoria Hotel on Saturday, August 31, Australian Made actually owes its inspiration to the pub itself, explains vocalist Melissa Standford, who was contacted by Victoria Hotel publican Craig Wright about her and fellow singer Danielle Pearce performing at the Vic.
“Craig came to us and asked us about an ‘80s show, and we’d already previously done a couple of shows – a Blondie show and a Divinyls show — so we originally thought we were going to do a combination of that, but when we came to see Craig in the pub, it was like, No
let’s do an Aussie Pub rock night! This pub is perfect for it!” says Melissa.
“It’s such a good Aussie pub,” adds Danielle. “It just still holds so many of its original characteristics and so we designed the show to suit the venue, not the other way around.”
After talking through the idea, they decided to do a show that celebrated all the Australian music that came through the vibrant pub scene of the 1980s.
“Basically bands that earned their stripes playing hard rock shows in pubs, being their own roadies, that just did the hard yards in Aussie pubs,” says Danielle.
“We have so much fantastic music that came up through the Aussie pubs. I think, even ourselves as musicians, we forgot how good this stuff was! It’s such a good playlist!”
Supported by bandmates, Paul Burge, Mark Bradbury, Hughie Brown and Ebbo Brown, Australian Made will include songs from Bands such as ACDC, INXS, Icehouse, Cold Chisel Sunnyboys, The Angels, Divinyls and more.
“It’s a mixtape and hopefully, stuff you love,” explains Melissa, who says they want to recreate the experience of seeing a good Aussie pub rock band in the ‘80s.
“In the ‘80s, you’d go to see a band in the pub every Friday, Saturday night. Everyone would be lined up out the front of the pub, and you’d have to get past the bouncer at the door, then everyone’s up the front at the stage dancing. It’s dark. It’s smoky…we’re trying to recreate that atmosphere of what that was like,”
“But it won’t be smoky anymore!” adds Melissa.
See Australian Made at The Vic Hotel on Saturday, August 31. Doors open at 6.30pm, show starts at 7.30pm. Tickets are $20 via 123tix.com.au (or talk to Craig at the bar).
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La Milano is the culmination of a passion for Italian flavours and a desire to create a dining experience that will transport you to the streets of Italy.
At La Milano the focus is on providing impeccable service and a delicious, carefully crafted menu that combines traditional Italian recipes with a modern twist – all made fresh to order. There’s seafood skewers of barbecue grilled octopus, calamari and prawns marinated in garlic basil pesto. Pan-seared veal served capers, black olives, anchovies, confit cherry tomatoes, onions, parsley and seasonal vegetables. Try the popular ‘Penne 3 Meats’, perfectly al dente pasta, with Italian sausage, beef bolognese, chorizo and Napoli sugo. Or
savour the delicious homemade lasagne or arancini with a hint of truffle.
Pair your meal with the perfect wine from La Milano’s cellar, which includes more than 30 local and Italian varieties.
La Milano is proud to call itself the home of Orange’s only 100 per cent wood-fired pizza, with everything made from scratch and cooked to perfection in a traditional wood-burning oven. Enjoy your meal inside La Milano’s warm and comfortably spacious dining room or order ‘to go and eat in the comfort of your own home.
Looking for the perfect venue for your event or function? La Milano offers everything from private dining for intimate gatherings to groups of up to 40 people inside or even larger
outdoor events during the warmer months. Their team will work closely with you to create a personalised menu and ambience to make your event truly special.
Make a reservation or online order today and let La Milano take you on a journey to the vibrant streets and flavours of Italy!
Buon appetito!
Open Hours: Mon-Thurs: 5.00pm to 9.00pm; Fri-Sat-Sun: 12pm-3.00pm, 5pm-9pm www.lamilano.com.au
58 Summer Street, Orange Call: 5353 0184
OPEN MIC AND LATE NIGHT JAM AT THE VIC!
The JAM Orange Open Mic Night returns to the Victoria Hotel this Friday, August 16.
Always popular, the monthly open mic features a mix of up-and-coming musicians and well-known local talent. We hear slots are filling up fast, but walk-ups are always welcome.
The night gets underway at 7.30pm and will finish with a late-night blues jam session.
Book a spot by emailing jamorange2800@gmail.com.
Then, on Saturday, August 17, the live music continues with 5 O’Clock Shadow performing from 8pm till late!
And of course, every Sunday afternoon at the Vic it’s trivia with special guest Joey Trivani. Be at the Vic with your thinking caps on by 3pm for four top rounds of trivia!
ORANGE CITY BOWLING CLUB
SEPTEMBER 7
Running in the Shadows of Fleetwood Mac — September 7
This long-running Fleetwood Mac tribute act will have you singing and dancing from start to finish.
Running in the Shadows of Fleetwood Mac covers the best of this iconic band’s career, from the early hits from the music of Peter Green, through to the Rumours album era, Tango In The Night and even some of Stevie Nicks solo material — there is something for every Fleetwood Mac fan to enjoy!
Experience the energy and enthusiasm that this show delivers night after night. Audience members who have seen Running in the Shadows have found it hard to believe they were not experiencing the real deal on stage!
For tickets and more information, visit: www.ocbc.org.au/entertainment
Prepare to be entertained by the renowned comedy duo, The Nelson Twins, known for their quick wit, sharp humour, and impeccable comedic timing. This unforgettable stand-up comedy show will have you laughing out loud from start to finish.
Ticket’s include a glasss of bubbles on arrival and a grazing Platter, with a selection of assorted cheeses, dips and cured meats.
For tickets and more information, visit: www.ocbc.org.au/entertainment
Photos by HENRY DEROOY
Friends of the Orange Regional Gallery hosted a special fundraising concert on Friday, August 9, a unique collaboration between the gallery and the Orange Regional Conservatorium. ‘Music In Colour’ saw musicians from the conservatorium perform works that creatively respond the gallery’s latest photographic exhibition,’Crying’ by Kuba Dorabialski. All proceeds from the night will go towards acquisitions of works for the gallery’s collection.
Loads of space, loads of potential! Positioned
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• Refurbished kitchen with
• Stylish timber look floating floor throughout living areas
• Gas slow combustion look heating
• Rear covered outdoor area
• Elevated and north facing, on a generous 670 sqm block
• Enclosed grassed rear yard with single detached garage
• Newly concreted driveway It’s move-in or Tenant ready!
‘Boomey Hills’ is a sound working property in a highly regarded part of the Molong district. It offers both productive fertile country with the location potentially suiting lifestyle buyers as well. The topography affords the property a very attractive outlook over the surrounding area with views all the way to Mt Canobolas. Those buyers looking for a well located, workable, stand alone property, or existing owners looking for more country are advised to seriously consider ‘Boomey Hills’.
• Prime agricultural country suited to grazing and farming, over 90% arable
• 4 Bedroom weatherboard home with additional sleep out and office, established garden
• Excellent water, bore rated at 8,000L/hr, servicing at tank and trough system
• Newly established pastures, consisting of Phalaris, clovers and fescues.
A combined 841 ha (2,080 ac) less than 20km from Orange that has been top classed managed for 70 years. A property on which you will hit the ground running & have the ability to run a standalone operation. Currently used for both sheep & cattle breeding. Its location, quality of soil type & pastures lend itself to all the enterprises. The homestead is a unique 3 br with 2 bthrms, stone fire places & high timber ceilings, along with superb indoor & outdoor living options. A spectacular & highly productive property located on some of the best grazing land on the central tablelands.
• Approximately 31 main grazing paddocks along with numerous holding smaller paddocks
• Bore which was tested at at 11,500 Litres per hour + multiple water storage tanks (30,000 litres)
• Farmbot monitoring system
• Two sets of cattle and sheep handling and loading facilities
• Two 35 tonne silos with all-weather access
• A four-stand timber framed woolshed + two sheds that provide secure space for storage of farm materials and equipment
50 William Maker Drive, Orange NSW
Discover the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at 50 William Maker Drive, Orange. This elegant 3bedroom, 1.5 -bathroom home, complete with a spacious 2-car garage, presents an exceptional opportunity for investors, downsizers, or first-time buyers in the desirable North Orange area.
The north-facing family and dining areas are flooded with an abundance of natural light, creating a warm and inviting ambiance throughout the home.
The thoughtfully designed kitchen is a focal point of practicality and style, featuring ample storage space. The practicality extends to the 3-way bathroom, ensuring convenience and efficiency for daily routines. The home also features an additional second toilet and laundry area. Each of the three spacious bedrooms is equipped with built-in wardrobes, providing plenty of storage options.
Sale $615,000 Open for Inspection By Appointment
Camryn Adams 0411 175 829
James Taylor 0457 792 800 Ray White Townsend Real Estate raywhitetre.com
Gowan Green Road, Bakers Swamp NSW Sale Contact Agent Open for Inspection By Appointment
Discover the charm and potential of this expansive rural property nestled in Central West NSW. Spanning approximately 373 hectares (922 acres), the land boasts a diverse topography ranging from undulating slopes to steeper terrain, offering scenic views and varied landscapes.
The property is defined by its fertile red basalt soils, ideal for various agricultural pursuits, highlighted with a mix of timber providing shade and shelter.
With a carrying capacity for approximately 80 cows and calves, the property presents an excellent opportunity for productive grazing. Additionally, its extensive grounds, shade and shelter and rural vistas, make it a perfect retreat for outdoor and recreational enthusiasts,
Kurt Adams 0428 747 050
Ray White Townsend
Space, Privacy and Productivity
774 Monaghans Road, Manildra NSW
523ha* (1,292ac*) of privacy & productivity, close to regional livestock centres & services
3 bay machinery shed, woolshed & well-maintained cattle yards + a 3 bedroom home
Carrying capacity 80* cows & calves, with a strong opportunity for grazing
Blend of steep to undulating topography, mix of red to white loam soils + timber stands
Secure water supply from 13 dams, equipped bore & 24inch* annual rainfall
Expansive space, suitable infrastructure & natural beauty awaits!
Auction
Monday 26th August 2024
146 Bathurst Road, Orange starting at 10:30am Open for Inspection
Kurt Adams 0428 747 050
Ray White Townsend Real Estate raywhitetre.com
'Killeaton’ 183 Sullivans Road, Molong
335 Ha (828 Ac) - Alluvial & Basalt Soils
Over 6 kms of fencing with steel end assemblies 4 -1 Maxi Posts Hingejoint & Barb replaced 15 dams and waterholes. Electric bore which is pumping up to 2,500 L/hr to a 112,000 litre Pioneer tank reticulates to 12 concrete troughs 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom house with formal dining room, lounge adjoining the kitchen/casual dining area + a large casual living area - New paint and carpet throughout.Large machinery shed with power connected + steel hayshed at the cattleyards Call to arrange your inspection
Auction
Thursday 27th September2024
146 Bathurst Road, Orange starting at 10:30am Open for Inspection
By Appointment
Stephen Townsend 0427 631 957
Ray White Townsend Real Estate raywhitetre.com
Comprising of six commercial properties, all exceptionally well located in the CBD and environs of Orange City, this non-contiguous portfolio is an outstanding opportunity. Ranging from executive office space to light industrial units the properties will be offered for sale separately on Tuesday 20th September starting at 10.00am at the Ray White Auction Rooms 146 Bathurst Road, Orange. The portfolio includes the following properties: 20 Sale Street (pictured) 176- 180 March Street
189 Anson Street
196 Lords Place 119 - 121 and 123-125 Moulder Street 178-180 Summer Street.
For further information and to arrange inspection contact the selling agents.
Ray White Commercial (SC), Level 7/44, Martin Place, Sydney
Samuel Hadgelias 0403 254 675 or shadgelias@raywhite.com
Ray White Townsend Real Estate, 203 Lords Place, Orange
Stephen Townsend 0427 631 957 stephen.townsend@raywhite.com
Kathie Townsend 0499 076 434 kathie.townsend@raywhite.com
Auction Tuesday 20th September 2024
146 Bathurst Road, Orange
Starting at 10:00am
Open for Inspection By Appointment
Ray White Commercial
Samuel Hadgelias 0403 254 675
Ray White Townsend
Real Estate
Stephen Townsend 0427 631 957
Kathie Townsend 0499 076 434
raywhitetre.com
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Rotary Orange Daybreak recently made a donation og $2,000 to help support the excellent work of Orange United Sports Club.
The Orange United Sports Club’s principal aim is to provide low-income Indigenous and non-indigenous people with easy access to mainstream sports. These include netball, basketball, soccer, junior and seniors league tag, rugby league and touch football.
Recognising the great work of the club, Rotary Orange Daybreak decided to donate money to the club for the purchase of a new laptop computer.
This will help the club with its planning, record keeping, and efficiency in pursuing its great work among the citizens of Orange.
Rotary Orange Daybreak hopes it will help the United Sports Club to continue to achieve its goal of keeping members strong and healthy together.
WITH JIM WOODS
If my bodily abilities are failing, surely death is the ultimate fail? From an earthly view as I become more aware of the effects of ageing: increasing aches & pains, tasks becoming harder, failing hearing & mobility - It makes me think regularly of the future. I am looking at a great future ahead, where bodily failings will be no more in a new Heavenly home, free of the woes of this world, forever in company with our Creator God. Sounds a bit far fetched? Am I delusional? Not at all! The chaos & cruelty we see, all of us have had a hand in creating. But our world has a Creator whose Name is God Almighty. God has a set day when those who accept Him as Creator & Heavenly Father will be with Him forever. How do I know? God’s word (The Bible) identifies Him in all I’ve said - be surprised, read it! He is real, He is in control, His Word is truth. All we need to do is realise our sinfulness, place it all at His feet & ask for His forgiveness, & that’s all it takes. You will never get to Heaven by trying to be good.
in support of The Smith Family, at the Orange Ex-Services Club at 7.00pm on the last Thursday of the month, for dinner, a short meeting and an evening of
IN a final round where points flowed elsewhere, the tough nature of the Orange derby could be a benefit for both Orange Emus and Orange City ahead of Blowes Cup rugby union semi-finals next weekend.
Orange City took a big step forward when they defeated Emus 27-19 at Endeavour Oval on Saturday (August 10).
It is the first time the Lions have won a local derby this season in three attempts.
Forbes’ 43-31 win against lastplaced Dubbo at Dubbo ensured the Platypi held onto third place and they will host the Lions in the elimination semi-final.
Interestingly, the third versus fourth sudden-death fixture pits the only two sides to have defeated minor premiers Bathurst Bulldogs.
Orange Emus will hope to join the list of sides that have toppled Bathurst in the qualifying semi-final. The winner of that clash will host the 2024 Blowes Cup grand final on Saturday, August 31.
Bathurst already had top spot locked up before it defeated Cowra (fifth) 85-26 in a points fest at Bathurst last Saturday.
In the Orange women’s derby, Emus won the critical clash 12-3. That result propelled Emus into the finals and meant City missed out on a playoffs berth.
Emus will be represented across all five senior grades in finals while City has first grade, third grade and colts in the play-offs.
Final Blowes Cup tables. First grade: Bathurst (69), Orange Emus (48), Forbes (46), Orange City (43); Cowra (27), Dubbo (18).
Second grade: Bathurst (60), Dubbo (52), Orange Emus (47), Cowra (28); Forbes (26), Orange City (14).
Third grade: Dubbo (66), Orange Emus (58), Bathurst (47), Orange City (38).
Colts: Bathurst (73), Orange City (49), Dubbo (43, +19), Orange Emus (43, +1); Forbes (39), Parkes (35), Mudgee (28)
Women: Dubbo (72), Bathurst
(56), Orange Emus (32), Forbes (29); Orange City (27), Cowra (one).
ORANGE CYMS and Orange United both lost tough contests in women’s Central West Premier League Hockey fixtures last Saturday (August 10).
Both at home, Orange United had the difficult task of facing the undefeated Lithgow (50 competition points) outfit and stood tall, going down 2-1 in a thriller.
Meanwhile, second-placed Bathurst City were too good for CYMS 3-1.
It means Orange CYMS (30, third) points are eight points behind Bathurst City (38), however CYMS and Bathurst St Pat’s (24, fourth) have two games this week.
Orange CYMS and Bathurst St Pat’s play on Thursday, August 15 in a deferred clash before CYMS meet Lithgow at Lithgow in the final round on Saturday, August 17.
United (10) have an opportunity to jump off the bottom of the ladder when they play Souths (12) at Bathurst.
Both the men’s and women’s PLH finals will commence on Saturday, August 24.
A LOSS to fourth-placed Parkes Panthers means Orange Tigers’ final round AFL Central West clash is critical as they look to secure a toptwo spot and a finals double chance.
The Tigers went down 8.7 (55) to 5.7 (37) at Northparkes Oval.
It leaves the Tigers on 32 competition points in second heading into its final round clash against firstplaced Cowra (56).
A win or draw is paramount for Orange as Bathurst Bushrangers, (28, 127.44 percentage) has a superior percentage to Orange’s 93.08. Bathurst Bushrangers play fifth-placed Dubbo (eight) in the final round.
Orange’s women’s and tier one men’s side had byes.
The women’s side got the news they wanted with Cowra’s women’s side losing to Dubbo. That means Orange
are assured of a finals berth in fourth place.
Orange’s tier one men’s side finish their season this Saturday (August 17) when they host Bathurst Giants.
A PAIR of 3-0 losses have made it harder for Orange Waratahs FC to qualify for finals in football’s Western Premier League.
After trailing just 1-0 at halftime, a pair of second-half goals sunk Waratahs FC against ladder leaders Bathurst ’75 in a deferred Western Premier League contest last Thursday (August 8).
In a tough ask, Waratahs FC had to go to Dubbo two days later to play Macquarie United last Saturday night (August 10) and were again kept scoreless while conceding three goals.
It means Waratahs (17 points, sixth) are locked in a battle with Panorama FC and Orana Spurs for the fourth and final spot in the playoffs.
Waratahs have to beat Dubbo FC Bulls at home on Saturday, (August 17) and then play last-placed Parkes the Saturday after (August 24) where another win is imperative.
They will also need to hope Panorama FC or Orana Spurs do not pick up maximum points in their remaining fixtures.
AFTER being in the top four virtually all season, a heart-breaking 26-23 loss to Bathurst Panthers has relegated Orange CYMS to seventh place on rugby league’s Peter McDonald Premiership final Western first grade table.
Both clubs went into the fixture hoping for a top four finish but that slot went to Bathurst St Pat’s (20, +21) who after winning via forfeit to Orange Hawks in the final round (effectively a 20-nil win) had a superior points difference to Bathurst Panthers (20, -9).
It now means Orange CYMS will travel to Forbes (sixth) to meet in a sudden-death final on Saturday, August 17.
Panthers (fifth) will host Wellington (eighth) in the other elimination final.
Mudgee (first) host Bathurst St Pat’s (fourth) in one qualifying semi-final while Dubbo CYMS (second) host Parkes (third) in the other.
Orange will be well-represented in all of the other grades.
Orange CYMS (third, 26) and Orange Hawks (sixth, 17) qualified for the reserve grade play-offs.
In under-18s, Orange Hawks (first, 27) and Orange CYMS (third, 23) both have a double chance in the Tom Nelson Premiership while in the women’s blues tag Orange CYMS (28) have qualified in second place to have two bites at the cherry while Hawks (seventh, 17) are in the eight and play sudden-death from the start.
Meanwhile in rugby league’s Woodbridge Cup finals, Orange United won 24-14 in youth league against Canowindra to move into the preliminary final while the Warriors’ blues tag team was eliminated with a 26-4 loss to Molong.
Final Western Rugby League tables. Peter McDonald Premiership first grade. Mudgee (30), Dubbo CYMS (26), Parkes (24), Bathurst St Pat’s (20, +21), Bathurst Panthers (20, -9), Forbes (19), Orange CYMS (18), Wellington (15); Dubbo Macquarie (14), Nyngan (10), Lithgow (eight), Orange Hawks (six).
Reserve grade: Dubbo CYMS (28), Mudgee (27), Orange CYMS (26), Dubbo Macquarie (24), Forbes (19), Orange Hawks (17), Bathurst Panthers (14, -114), Nyngan 14 (-159); Parkes (13), Bathurst St Pat’s (11), Lithgow (10), Wellington (nine).
Tom Nelson Premiership (under18s): Orange Hawks (27), Dubbo CYMS (26), Orange CYMS (23, +181), Forbes (23, +154), Parkes (23, +55), Lithgow (22), Dubbo Macquarie (18), Bathurst St Pat’s (17); Wellington (13), Mudgee (12), Bathurst Panthers (four, -364), Nyngan (four, -414).
Blues Tag: Dubbo Macquarie (30), Orange CYMS (28), Bathurst St Pat’s (27), Wellington (23), Dubbo CYMS (18, -58), Lithgow (18, -68), Orange Hawks (17, -40), Mudgee (16, -8); Bathurst Panthers (10, -204), Parkes (10, -228), Nyngan (eight), Forbes (five).
photos by CEC TILBURG
It was a big final round for the Orange City First XV who defeated cross-town rivals Emus 27-19 at Endeavour Oval on Saturday (August 10). It is the first time the Lions have won a local derby this season in three attempts.
The Lions also managed a victory in the Colts match earlier in the day, but Emus proved too strong in the womens, third and second grades.
Emus will be represented across all five senior grades in finals, while for Orange City only the first grade, third grade and colts will take to the field for the playo s next week.
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✫ Who is your favourite teacher? Mrs Mellis and Mrs Woodley, they’re my teachers this year. I love Mrs Mellis because she teaches me stu , and I love Mrs Woodley because she does art with us. Art is my favourite.
✫ Who is your best friend? Sadie, at school we like spying on the boys while they play soccer. We do it in secret.
✫ If you were principal for a day, what is the first thing you’d do? I could go to other people’s classes and say hello to them. I’d visit 1 Emerald first.
✫ What is your favourite toy? I guess one of my baby dolls. Well, one of Gertie’s baby dolls. She’s my sister but she’s horrible at sharing.
✫ What is your favourite food? Watermelon! It’s usually cut into triangles but sometimes I do it and cut it into squares like it’s supposed to be.
✫ If you could open a shop, what would it sell? Food and stu . Probably doughnuts, fruit and vegetables.
✫ If you could have a superpower, what would it be? Being grateful. And bubble power. You know, making a bubble with your tongue.
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4 Amorous (8)
9 Elegance (7) 11 Non-professional (7)
12 Fruitless (11)
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26 Give life to (7)
27 Leader of an Indigenous group (7)
29 Commonplace (8) 30 Globe (6)
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2 Explorer (9)
3 Distant (5)
5 Unclear (6)
6 Handy (9)
7 Subject (5)
8 Wary (11)
10 Repeat (6) 12 Inquire into (11)
15 System of government (9) 17 Ballet position (9) 18 Full of frantic activity (6) 21 Archimedes shouted it when making a discovery (6)
23 Group of lions (5)
25 Summary (5) 28 Day before (3)
13 Large flightless bird (3)
14 Authenticity (8) 16 Alloy (5)
19 Liquid part of blood (5)
20 Love song (8) 22 Mischievous devil (3)
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THUMBS UP and thank you to the people who stopped to help my husband and I after a car accident on Woodward Street last Saturday August 10. Also a big thank you to the police, paramedics and staff at emergency in Orange Hospital. Such kindness shown by all. Why emergency services can be attacked and abused is beyond my comprehension. Again, my thanks to you all.
THUMBS UP to Dr Simon Basha. For quite some time, since my previous dentist retired, I have been looking for a new dentist. I tried a couple, but while they provided the necessary services, I was not won over. Then it was recommended that I try Dr Simon Basis who has rooms in the Anson Street Orange Medical and Professional Suites. I am a coward and a wimp, but he instantly put me at ease and provided a quality service at a very reasonable cost. I would confidently recommend Simon and his team and thank them for making my appointments an ‘almost’ pleasant experience.
THUMBS UP to Simmone at Office Works, who went above and beyond, her help was truly appreciated.
THUMBS UP to “Where is the green sheep?” on Cargo road. It is great for the children to look for when travelling along. Nashdale is a great community and has a wonderful little school and it’s a terrific idea! I very much doubt it will cause an accident as a reader suggested previously.
THUMBS UP to Hearing Australia in Orange for their most professional service, and caring and prompt attention for all matters concerning the service for my husband’s hearing aids. My husband suffers with dementia and sometimes cannot understand technical matters. At all the times we visited, the staff were faultless in helping us. I am so grateful.
THUMBS UP to the highway patrol officer who was in Mullion Creek on Friday, August 9. Yes, you only got one, but that one — you would like to think — will think twice about speeding through the village again. A pity you cannot be out here more often. I guarantee you could finance the Canobolas Area Command’s budget very quickly. The irresponsible drivers who speed through the 60km/h zone feel it is their personal Mt. Panorama with disregard for the residents. Thank you for your effort.
THUMBS UP to Bettina at the Return and Earn on Forest Road. She was so wonderful in showing my husband and I how everything worked on our first trip a few weeks back. Great work!
THUMBS DOWN to the local couriers for not notifying me I had a parcel at your depot to be picked up and then sending it back! I had to contact the sender to find out where my parcel was, only to find it had been in Orange since July 5 and nobody notified me! Now I’m not sure I’ll be able to receive all the plants I’d ordered. Not good enough.
THUMBS UP to everyone at the Burrow Cafe. Lovely staff. Great coffee and food. Sorry to see that you’ve closed.
THUMBS UP to PCYC Basketball and to Orange Ten Pin Bowl from my Japanese exchange student. Thank you so much!
THUMBS UP to the Royal for the best pepper gravy in town.
THUMBS DOWN to White Van on the corner of Kearneys Drive and Botanic Way who failed to give way and nearly hit me. Watch the road.
THUMBS UP to the team at Hansen’s Optometrist. You were extremely kind and helpful when my son had something in his eye. You saw him straight away, you were all super calm and gentle. Thank you for your kindness.
THUMBS UP to the nurses at Ascott Gardens who bring me a cup of tea and delicious cake every morning and afternoon. It’s truly appreciated. Brings back great memories of my volunteer days.
THUMBS DOWN to the driver of the car with the very very loud exhaust, constantly doing burnout in Edward Street. I have forwarded your details on to the EPA, next call is to the police, we are sick of hearing the noise!
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The Bushman’s Carnival was held annually at Orange Showground back in the 1950s and 60s. This image from the 1962 carnival shows a fearless Colin Magick balancing on a wild horse watched avidly by o cials and a crowd of 5000 spectators. Whether it was steer riding, buck jumping, camp drafting or bulldogging, there was always plenty of action.
Photo courtesy CWD Negative Collection, Orange & District Historical Society. Society volunteers meet each Wednesday at 148 March Street from 10.30am to 4pm. Visitors are welcome to call in with any inquiries at this time.
